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Can we eat healthy and not break the bank? A couple of years ago I wrote an article about grocery prices going out of control and I still believe that is the case. Over the past couple of years especially with all the world issues, food prices have not reduced in many areas. With that said, there are still some great foods that will not break the bank and offer you lots of nutrition. I compiled a list of my top 7, added some links to foods recipes I have made using these ingredients and I would love for you to add other ones you may think of just in the comments section.
Foods under $1 Per Serving
1. Oats
High in fiber and complex carbohydrates, oats have also been shown to lower cholesterol. And they sure are cheap—a dollar will buy you more than a week's worth of hearty breakfasts.
Serving suggestions: Sprinkle with nuts and fruit in the morning, make oatmeal cookies for dessert.
2. Eggs
You can get about a half dozen of eggs for a dollar, making them one of the cheapest and most versatile sources of protein.
Serving suggestions: Poached Eggs for breakfast, egg salad sandwiches for lunch, and leftover eggs for dinner.
3. Kale
This dark, leafy green is loaded with vitamin C, carotenoids, and calcium. Like most greens, it is usually a dollar a bunch.
Serving suggestions: Chop up some kale and add to your favorite stir-fry or pasta dish or KALE chips.
4. Potatoes
Because we often see potatoes at their unhealthiest—as fries or chips—we don't think of them as nutritious, but they definitely are. Eaten with the skin on, potatoes contai n almost half a day's worth of Vitamin C, and are a good source of potassium. If you opt for sweet potatoes or yams, you'll also get a good wallop of beta carotene. Plus, they're dirt cheap and have almost endless culinary possibilities.
Serving suggestions: Try Easy Breakfast Potatoes; sweet potato fries for dinner, or baked potatoes.
5. Apples
I'm fond of apples because they're inexpensive, easy to find, come in portion-controlled packaging, and taste good. They are a good source of pectin—a fiber that may help reduce cholesterol—and they have the antioxidant Vitamin C, which keeps your blood vessels healthy.
Serving suggestions: Plain; as applesauce; or in baked goods like Apple Granola Muffins.
6. Bananas
At a local grocery store, I found bananas for about 19¢ apiece; a dollar gets you a banana a day for the workweek. High in potassium and fiber (9 grams for one), bananas are a no-brainer when it comes to eating your five a day quotient of fruits and veggies.
Serving suggestions: In smoothies, by themselves, in cereal and yogurt or of course banana bread.
7. Beans
With beans, you're getting your money's worth and then some. Not only are they a great source of protein and fiber, but 'bonzos are also high in fiber, iron, folate, and manganese, and may help reduce cholesterol levels. And if you don't like one type, try another—black, lima, lentils … the varieties are endless. Though they require soaking and cooking, the most inexpensive way to purchase these beans is in dried form; a precooked can will still only run you around a buck.
Serving suggestions: In salads, by themselves, or even in dips.
Let me know your thoughts on this as I really think it a a valuable post just to reiterate to you that we can still eat healthy and cut costs. Have a great day and add your comments and tell me some other food items.
Take care

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Animal lovers and young aspiring vets will love the LEGO Friends Heartlake Vet building set. Building and decorating this bustling veterinary office is only half the fun. The set includes animal friends and two mini-doll figures, along with realistic accessories, so kids aged 6 to 12 years can recreate a visit to the vet. At the Heartlake Vet, kids have a blast while caring for furry friends.
The fun starts with building the Heartlake Vet office. This LEGO set is built in sections that contain movable pieces. The sections are interchangeable so it's easy to remodel, redecorate, or entirely rebuild the office. Collect and combine other LEGO Friends sets to create an entire fun-filled LEGO town.
The Heartlake Vet set comes with a group of fun mini-dolls and animal characters to play with. The two mini-doll figures are Mia, an active and energetic animal lover who's always on the go, and the veterinarian, Sophie. Kids will have plenty of play options as they move the figures around the office to look after the animals.
The three included animal figures are the horse Bella, the dog Scarlett, and the hedgehog Oscar. Place the darling critters anywhere around the office to perform different activities. With Mia and Sophie in charge, a visit to the vet is fun for the animal figures.
This set contains all the veterinary equipment kids need to nurse these lovable LEGO critters back to health. Weigh the animals on the scale, take x-rays, or put them on the examination table for a checkup. Other realistic accessories include a thermometer, clipboard, ice pack, stethoscope, syringe, and more. With so much equipment to choose from, the set gives kids lots of ways to keep their furry friends healthy and happy.
The Heartlake Vet is colored in inviting shades of blue, green, and pink. To add to the appeal, the set includes flowers that can be "planted" along the front of the building. The inside of the building contains a detailed aquarium--just like a real vet office. With so many details, this set will provide plenty of play scenarios.
Heartlake Vet LEGO Friends set (343 pieces total) and instructions.


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Gear Question
Does this bag qualify for free gate check...
Does this bag qualify for free gate check when flying with your child?
Brent Fremming
Goodness Cassidy. what a question...
There is no universal answer when flying with children; airlines and travel restrictions will vary depending on where you travel and when (such as during a heightened security alert). Double strollers are wide in general, especially the chariot. While the screener should be able to accommodate the unit, it may not, which poses it's own issue. With luggage, I've seen folks get through screening only to be redirected at the gate to check their bags. True enough, if you can make it to the gate with kids in the stroller, then you very-well may be able to then stuff the stroller into the bag and have them take it from the jet ramp. Without dissing this bag or its functions, it may make more sense to simply buy a cheapo stroller(s) for travel and use a carseat + GoGoKidz Travelmate assembly for kids on the plane.
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The US luxury brand Marc by Marc Jacobs went to Paris for a new timelapse video showing off one of its latest timepieces.
"A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life," said Charles Darwin.
The new Marc by Marc Jacobs watch ad (a 20-second long video) doesn't mess about. The clip shows off a Rock Chrono watch ($350.00) left in place to be battered by the summer rain in Paris.
The timelapse video, filmed in front of the famous Eiffel Tower in the City of Light, sees the watch hands turning as daylight fades through twilight, evening and night and reemerges into the evening. Simple and effective.
Watch the clip at: http://youtu.be/b65miL-1iug


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Tice: Still Wrestling with the Pack
Oct. 16, 2012
Raleigh, N.C. -
Ryan Tice is a former wrestler here at NC State. After his career was over, Tice transitioned into the media, as he is currently a staff writer for The Wolfpacker, mainly covering NC State's football team as well as all NC State teams. Tice recently took the time to write about his experiences as a member of Wolfpack wrestling, and how the experiences of being a student-athlete have helped him after college.


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BOSTON, MASS. - Chris Banks (Westborough, Mass.) punched in the game-deciding goal off a pass from Sean Coleman (Stratham, N.H.) in the 73rd minute of play to propel the University of New Hampshire men's soccer team to a 2-1 victory over No. 15 Boston University to open up conference play, Wednesday night at Nickerson Field.
The goal, which is Banks' team leading third of the season, ended hopes of a Terrier comeback, as Banks notched the score on a header from a cross pass by Coleman to give the Wildcats the win. The assist is Coleman's second of the season, tying him for first on the team in assists, and second on the team in points with four.
With the win, the Wildcats improve to 4-5-1, 1-0 in America East action, while the Terriers fall to 7-3-2, 1-1 in conference play and watch their five-game unbeaten streak snap. With the win, the Wildcats remain unbeaten on the road against the Terriers for the sixth straight year, as they have not lost at Nickerson Field since 2003. The win also gives the Wildcats their third victory in the last five games, averaging at least two goals in each win.
The Terriers posted 19 shots and the Wildcats tallied a total of six, but were able to keep the Terriers at bay for much of the game, allowing only one goal in the contest. That goal was tallied by Michael Bustamante who notched the score off a free kick on the outside box toward the near post at 11:29 in the first half.
That would be the extent of the damage BU would inflict on UNH for the remainder of the contest as the Wildcats would take over in the second half of play making the most of their four shots in the stanza.
New Hampshire's first strike of the half was a goal scored by Jordan Thomas (Mohnton, Pa.), who picked up the ball off a pass from Dylan George (Bangor, Maine), to knot up the action at 1-1 at 52:26.
From there, the Wildcats wouldn't look back as they finished off the Terriers with a goal from Banks to preserve the 2-1 win. Banks, who posted a team-high three shots in the game, has led the Wildcats in shots in every game this season.
Greg Frost (Cumberland, Maine), Thomas and Coleman each posted one shot apiece. The Terriers were led by Bustamante and Ben Berube, who tallied eight and four shots, respectively.
Colin O'Donnell (Springfield, Mass.) and BU goalkeeper Hrafn Davidsson each compiled four saves in the contest.
The Wildcats return to action when they travel to Baltimore, Md. to take on the UMBC Retrievers, Saturday, Oct. 10 at 1 p.m.


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I started cooking at the age of 10 years old; my father was my inspiration.
I was brought up in Southall in the early 70's where Indian spices were not as readily available as they are now. I remember travelling on the bus (the 207 along the Uxbridge Road) with my father, to Shepherds Bush Market where we were able to buy a selection of spices, fresh fish and Indian vegetables.
I loved coming home with all these ingredients, intrigued with what I was about to be taught. My father believed in simply cooking healthy, nutritious and wholesome Indian food, which his father had originally taught him in Kenya. Vegetables were picked fresh from their own farm in Kenya, tasting wonderful.
Perfect Spices
The first thing my father taught me was the secret of getting all the spices perfect in a curry. I remember being so fascinated by all of the spices, their shapes and colours.
My father taught me how to grind all my own spices and masalas, and I remember sitting on the kitchen floor with a large pestle and mortar, while my father carefully selected nine (or more) different whole spices for me to pound into a fine powder. The aroma was so unique, and I remember chatting away to my father while he was preparing a whole fish to stuff with amazing fresh ingredients. We just loved eating and talking about food. I would go to sleep thinking about what my father had taught me, and looking forward to waking up to an Indian cup of tea flavoured with cardomons, cinnamon and fennel.
My brothers and sisters would talk to my father about sports and whether India was winning at cricket; but my conversations with my father were nearly always about food.
Fresh Ingredients
My first love was a very simple chutney. It was so fresh, pounded in the pestle and mortar. Fresh tomatoes, green chillies, coriander leaves and fresh mint, some dry roasted cumin seeds topped with fresh pomegranate seeds. This chutney became a pillar of the healthy diet which my father always encouraged in all of the dishes he taught me.
Sunday mornings were so exciting, as I would wake up to the smell of stuffed paratha. My bedroom was above the kitchen, so I would listen before any cooking even began, to the clattering of saucepans, and wait eagerly for the smells to drift up into my bedroom. The beautiful balance of butter, potatoes and spices was incredible. Sometimes we would have stuffed paratha with cauliflower and fresh fenugreek as a special treat
My father and I used to spend endless amounts of time in the kitchen perfecting and tasting dishes. I used to get so excited when my father agreed to use or change something I had thought of.
Healthy Indian Food
I always try and make my dishes look very interesting and healthy. I love cooking with fresh vegetables and greens, careful not to use any artificial colours and preservatives.
I really enjoy teaching and meeting new people; and try to inspire as many people as possible to cook great tasting and healthy food, just like my father did all those years ago.
Cooking Lessons
I will be cooking traditional Indian recipes which my father handed down to me; some of which I have adapted to make my own. These recipes will cater for vegetarian food lovers, as well as those who love cooking traditional meat and fish recipes. I will show you how to make a great selection of Indian breads and rice.
My cooking lessons are easy, fun and a journey of discovery. Food is an excellent way of bringing friends and family together. I welcome people of all different levels of skill and experience. People will always love meeting, and eating great food. The lessons take place in a comfortable home setting, but can be arranged to take place in your own home.
Indian food is very different to that cooked in many Indian restaurants in the Western world. My lessons recreate the authentic tastes of India. I will always believe that you really are what you eat.
Anjula Devi - October 2010


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A laser bar code scanner employing a retroreflector in combination with a rotating polygon reflector to increase scan width and reduce curvature in the scanning beam.
1. An optical scanning device comprising:
a base structure having a main body portion and multiple appendages forming a first fixed mounting support, a second fixed mounting support, and a third fixed mounting support, wherein said base structure has a central region from which extends a first appendage which forms said first mounting support, second and third appendages which form said second mounting support, and a fourth appendage which forms said third mounting support;
a retroreflector having a light receiving surface and a light transmitting surface attached to said first mounting support;
a rotating polygon reflector positioned at said second mounting support so as to reflect light onto said light receiving surface;
an optical scanning beam source attached to said third mounting support and positioned so as to project light onto said rotating polygon reflector so that the beam is reflected onto said light receiving surface; and
wherein said base structure is configured such that said first, second and third fixed mounting supports locate said retroreflector, said rotating polygon reflector, and said optical scanning beam source at the vertices of a triangle.
2. The device of claim 1, wherein said first appendage is of a shape and configuration to provide a scanning beam reflected by said light transmitting surface with a clear line of sight to an object to be scanned.
3. The device of claim 1, wherein said second and third appendages are of a shape and configuration to provide a scanning beam reflected by said rotating polygon reflector with an unobstructed optical path to the light receiving surface of said retroreflector.
4. The device of claim 1, wherein said fourth appendage is of a shape and configuration to provide a scanning beam produced by said optical scanning beam source with an unobstructed optical path to the rotating polygon reflector.
This is a divisional of the prior application Ser. No. 08/893,336, filed Jul. 16, 1997, U.S. Pat. No. 5,999,301.
The present invention relates generally to optical scanning devices, and more particularly to a laser bar code scanner which folds the scan beam to generate a straight scan beam and increase scan beam width near the scanner.
Laser bar code scanners employ a focused beam of light to repetitively scan across a bar code label. Typically, the scanning is produced by dynamic deflection of the source beam off of a rotating polygon reflector. Laser light reflections containing information from the scanned bar code are sensed in a photodetector. The bar code label encodes information as a series of bars of various widths formed on a contrasting background. The difference between the reflectance of the bars compared to the spaces produces a modulated optical signal. The detected optical signal representing reflections from the label is then converted into an electrical signal by the photodetector and that signal is further processed and then decoded.
A general and long known problem with laser bar code scanners is that the width of the scanning beam becomes narrower the closer the scanned object is to the scanner. The narrowing of the scanning area often requires that the item to be scanned be positioned carefully in a predetermined target area to ensure that the bar code is properly scanned.
One solution to reducing the above targeting constraint is to increase the distance between the object to be scanned and the scanner. This may not always be desirable. Also, there are circumstances in which proximity between the scanner and the object to be scanned is essential. Another solution is to increase the optical path within the scanner so that the exiting scan beam is wider. While this method is effective, it usually requires increasing the dimensions of the scanning device which is usually undesirable, and can make the device entirely impractical for a number of applications.
One solution to the problem of widening the scanning area close to the scanner is to use a beam folding mirror to increase the optical path within the scanner housing, thereby increasing the scanning width, without commensurate increase in size of the scanner. However, while folding mirrors work quite well in other applications, including cameras and telescopes, mirrors introduce optical path distortion when used in conjunction with scanning reflectors (e.g. rotating polygon scan reflectors). One of the most serious problems is the generation of a curved scanning beam.
The curved scanning beam is commonly referred to as either a "sad" or "smile" face scan beam pattern. The "sad" or "smile" face scan pattern is generated by the distance translation of a rotating polygon reflector and a flat fold mirror about the polygon.
There is a need for a compact laser bar code scanner that produces a wide scanning area even when object to be scanned is placed close to the scanner. There is a further need that the beam have a flat, non-distorted scanning beam that can be produced by a compact laser bar code scanner that is reliable and economical to manufacture.
In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a retroreflector is incorporated after a moving reflector so as to increase the width of the scanning beam and eliminate the curvature of the scan pattern. The retroreflector increases the scanning area width by folding, thereby effectively lengthening, the optical path within the scanner housing. Through the use of this technique it is possible to produce a compact scanner which, for example, can produce a scan width of 4 inches at a distance of 2 inches from the scanner.
The retroreflector may, for example, be a 90 degree prism, a corner cube, or two plane mirrors forming 90 degrees. A dynamically reflected beam from a moving reflector enters the retroreflector in one plane and exits in another plane in the opposite direction and parallel to the entering beam. Thus, the input beam from a light source forming a 90 degree angle with the vertical side of the scanning reflector facet will exit at 90 degrees after folding from the retroreflector and without any scanning beam curvature.
In the preferred embodiment the optical component of the present invention are held in position by a unitary mounting structure, also referred to as an "optical bench", which eliminates the need for adjusting the optical system. The optical bench not only eliminates the need for tuning the optical system but increases the stability of the system over time. The optical bench may be manufactured from any number of well known materials including metals, plastics, and ceramics. An additional benefit is that the optical bench can be die cast or injection molded which reduces the fabrication costs.
As discussed, the laser scanning system is based upon a rotating polygon. In the preferred embodiment the laser is of a type having a multiple quantum well design. The size of the polygon is dictated by the type of motor used, and the particular dimensions will depend upon rotation speed of the motor and the desired scan width. In the preferred embodiment the polygon has between 8 and 12 facets.
The present invention significantly improves upon the prior art by allowing the construction of a compact scanning device with a folded optical path providing an increased scanning width without suffering beam curvature. These and other features of the present invention will be more fully appreciated when considered in light of the following detailed description and drawings.
FIG. 1 is an exploded detail view of the components of the present invention.
FIG. 2 isometric view of the polygon reflector and retroreflector system directing a laser scan line.
FIG. 3 is a functional diagram of how beam curavture is infduced by a plane fold mirror.
FIG. 1 illustrates a lower housing section 2 into which is fitted a primary printed circuit board 4 and photo detector printed circuit board 6. Primary printed circuit 4 is provided with a control integrated circuit 8 and data port 10. Optical bench 14 is centrally mounted on primary printed circuit board 4 and a motor spacer 12 is mounted on top of the optical bench 14. Optical bench 14 is further comprised of laser mounting support 16 and retroreflector mounting support 18. A retroreflector 20 is mounted upon an upper portion or appendage 21 of retroreflector mounting support 18 and is provided with a lower reflector 22 and an upper reflector 24. A laser 26 is detachably mounted on an appendage 17 of the laser mounting support 16. A polygon reflector motor 28 is mounted on appendages 19 which, in turn, are positioned on the motor spacer 12 and opposite the laser mounting support 16 and retroreflector mounting support 18. A polygon reflector 30 is detachably mounted on polygon reflector motor 28. The optical bench 14 holds laser 26, polygon reflector 30, and retroreflector 20 in optical alignment and removes the need for adjusting the optical system. Housing gasket 32, which includes housing window frame 34, is circumferentially mounted on top of lower housing section 2. Upper housing section 36 mounts on top of housing gasket 32 and housing window 38 mounts within housing window frame 34.
FIG. 2 illustrates the device in operation where laser 26 produces a focused beam of light b which is projected onto polygon reflector 30. The beam b is deflected by polygon reflector 30 towards the lower reflector 22 of retroreflector 20, the beam b is then reflected up to upper reflector 24 where it is then reflected out of the scanner. In the preferred embodiment this arrangement can produce a 4 inch wide scanning beam at 2 inches in a device that measures less than 3 inches on a side.
FIG. 3 illustrates how curvature results from the use of a rotating polygon reflector in conjunction with a plane fold mirror. By using retroreflector 20 angle α goes to 0 and the beam is flattened.
From the foregoing teachings, it can be appreciated by one skilled in the art that a new, novel, and nonobvious optical scanning device has been disclosed. It is to be understood that numerous alternatives and equivalents will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art, given the teachings herein, such that the present invention is not to be limited by the foregoing description but only by the appended claims.
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Upcoming Free Events
Dive in to Transformation—A Community Worship Experience
The mission of First Church is to see transformation in Christ that changes lives inside and out. We want to see transformation in our community and we believe that the best way to do that is to be out in the community building connections with people. So, we are leaving our buildings and holding a special worship experience at the Community Arts Center. The CAC isn't our building. It is a community space and so we want to invite the community to join us in worship. There is something powerful about a large gathering. There is something exciting about a variety of worship elements. There is something special about worshiping together. So, we are inviting our neighbors to be a part of a worship experience that will include folks from our four regular worship services into one giant congregation. The worship experience will offer both hymns on organ and a praise team leading contemporary songs. The children will sing and our Lead Pastor, Rev. Matt Lake, will offer a message on transformation. We are going to Dive in to transformation—and want to invite everyone who is a part of our community to join us.
Free refreshments available at the Arts Center
Pre-Service music outside on the patio
Child-care is available at the Christian Life Center, 601 Market Street
Pre-service music starts in the auditorium
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An official of Fukushima nuclear power plant operator TEPCO concedes that "the amount of (radioactive) leakage could eventually reach that of Chernobyl or exceed it."
The statement followed an announcement yesterday by the Japanese government that it was raising the "significance level" of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant (FDI) to a 7 on the International Nuclear Events Scale — a classification previously only assigned to the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.
In its announcement, the Japanese government had stressed that the total amount of radiation released from FDI was just 1/10 the amount produced by Chernobyl. The increase from 5 to 7 was made, the government said, because of other factors, including the amount of physical damage at FDI (which as six nuclear reactors — four of which were heavily damaged by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami).
The statement by TEPCO underscores that the fact that the situation at FDI is still in flux; radiation is still entering the environment from some of the reactors, and more explosions with even greater releases of radioactivity are possible. A complete resolution to the crisis is likely several months away.


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MarketScreener provides the user with an at-a-glance view of companies or other financial instruments, along with their selected indicators, currently matching complex interactively specified criteria. MarketScreener goes even further by allowing dynamically generating such views for multiple data sources or an arbitrary moment in history.
MarketScreener is tightly integrated with the rest of QuantOffice applications. MarketScreener can be used to form MarketScope universes. MarketScope, in turn, can be used to research the effectiveness of a Screen by directly back testing it on an arbitrary universe of companies or other financial instruments.
MarketScreener approaches the task by allowing the end user to define and execute any number of fundamental and technical rules across multiple data sources, assign screening scores to each instrument based on the "strength" of the rule, and combine individual screening results into one master screen based on cumulative scores.
Market Screener – Thomson Direct Link
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Joined: 4/29/05
Be a leader not a follower, and play what you enjoy. Don''t worry about what others are doing.
So, it seems SOE made a few change the past few days.
Some I like, some not so much.
The new Welcome screen. Not bad. It's not as cluttered as the previous version. My boys know to just click on the big globe in the middle to get to the game. But now there's the option to go right to one of your homes, or bring out one of your rides or pets as well. The Games button gets you to a more organized list of things to do.
Now, on the other hand, once you get to your pet window and select a pet, your not pushed back out to the game world. You're now pushed into your "pet maintenance" mode. Some might like this, my boys seem to like it so that's a good thing. I don't like it. When i select my pet, I want to instantly return to the action, not have to fumble around closing out of "pet maintenance" mode.
The house selection is improved. I like being brought to a separate window to select which of my houses I want to visit, instead of the little scroll-bar you used to get present with. It also makes it easier for my boys to select a house, as sometimes they have problems with the little scroll bar.
The thing I'd love to see is is better map system. Where you could scroll in closer/further on the large map area. It'd be nice to be able to take detailed screenshots of where I am when I find something interesting, like an Exploration coin.
Maybe in a future update, who knows, :)


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The Exotic Plant Company have recently moved their Orchid Nursery and Fresh Cut Flower business to Môreson Farm. Yay!
The addition of this orchid and exotic plants nursery, to our offering, means that – as a guest – you can pop in for lunch, at Bread & Wine Vineyard Restaurant; buy a case or two of our excellent Môreson Méthode Cap Classique, Môreson Premium Chardonnay or Môreson Mata Mata to take home; and pick up a orchid (or three) and some beautiful freshly cut flowers on your way out.
Now doesn't that sound like a whole lot of fun?
For more information about the Exotic Plant Orchid Nursery visit their website or call (021) 876 3399.


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From Zara to Zoe, we've got dozens of amazing Z names for your future daughter.
There's something so adorable and fun about the name Zoe. Maybe it's the relation to a certain Sesame Street character. Or... Read More
Arabic: Self-denying, ascetic, abstemious; if accent is placed on the second syllable, means moderate, little, trifling, insignificant...
Arabic: Lucky, bountiful; also used in auction language, meaning to outbid another


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Kendal ICT Cluster Group
Tuesday 22 July 2008, 1800-1930
Castle Green Hotel, Kendal, Cumbria
The speakers for this Kendal ICT Cluster meeting are:
Dr. Sean Sonander from Rinicom
WiMAX - A Practical Approach. (70 mph, 70 Km away, 70 Mbps, just how good is mobile WiMAX? A presentation on a 802.16e solution through a practical implementation of a system.)
Behshad Memari and David Lund from HW Communications
Wireless USB. (A demonstration of the first market ready product of this groundbreaking technology)
ICT Cluster Group meetings are free and a buffet is provided.
For more information please contact David Lowe at firstname.lastname@example.com
Associated Links
- Castle Green Hotel - Directions
- HW Communications Ltd
- ICT Cluster Groups - ICT Cluster Groups in the region
- Rinicom - InfoLab21 associate company - a leading designer and manufacturer of COFDM wireless video surveillance systems for civilian, military, aviation, professional security and "Blue Light Response" services


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Joelle's Giant Granny Square
This beautiful blanket sat unfinished and crumpled in a forgotten corner of Joelle's craftroom for at least two years. One day it somehow got unearthed, poking itself out from under a pile of fabrics. Page, Molly and I were simultaneously riveted by the vision of this amazing blanket that we'd never seen. Molly demanded to know, "Where has this been?!" I reprimanded, "Why haven't you finished it?!" Page yelled, "Can I have it?!" Why didn't I think of that?
Joelle was less impressed with herself than we were with her. She just kind of shrugged and said that she'd gotten too busy to finish it (true, she is busy). So I offered/got enlisted to crochet the last round and to sew in the ends.
It was a pleasure to spend time in the mind of Joelle's color sense. To me it's a marvel how she dreamed up these colors. Soft grays and creams blur behind sharp bursts of vivid pinks and rich browns, all mingling together in beautiful rainbow magic.
It's a simple notion - a granny square that goes on and on and on - but because the pattern is so pleasantly meditative, the mind is free to just wander from one color to the next, creating beautifully symphonic color music. There's no better instrument for such composing than Koigu's KPM. The hand-dyed colors strike every note perfectly!
This blanket is 30 x 30-inches and takes at least seven skeins to make. Joelle used more skeins in order to use more colors. Here's what they are:
For this warm toned version (from top to bottom):
Colors #2389, #1303, #2360, #1111, #2231, #1411, #1135, #1110, #1209, #2180, and #1201
Here's another color idea if you want to explore cooler tones (from top to bottom):
Colors #2411, #2171, #2409, #2405, #2416, #2403, #2360, #0000, #1201, #2100, #2180, #1230
Remember that tracking down exact matches of Koigu colors can be a little tricky at best, and impossible at worst. Luckily, Koigu makes so many gorgeous colors that substituting one of these colors with your own choice is bound to bring its own rewards.
This blanket has been on quite a journey. I think Joelle's love for it has been rekindled, and Page may have to make her own! If you'd like to make your own and want to learn how to make a granny square, please visit our Granny Square Tutorial! --Whitney


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The Serious Eats Guide to Conquering Eataly Chicago
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Mayor Bloomberg says he supports Israel in its response to Hamas and that if the U.S., or New York City, were faced with similar deadly attacks, it would react the same way. He dismisses the criticism that Israel's use of force is disproportionate.
BLOOMBERG: If you're attacked in this city, my instructions to Ray Kelly and NYPD are to use everything we have at our command to protect you and your family. There's no such a thing as a measured response to terrorism. Period.
The mayor appeared today with the Israeli consul general at City Hall. Israel's prime minister, defense minister and foreign minister are meeting to decide on Israel's next move in its offensive against Hamas. Officials say one of the proposals they're considering is a temporary cease-fire. However, they're also taking more steps to prepare for a ground offensive.CORRECTION: Due to a transcription error, the word "no" was dropped from Mayor Bloomberg's quote above, misstating his opinion on responses to terrorism. The story aired correctly on WNYC Radio, and has been corrected here.


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Narragansett, R.I. -- October 8, 2002 -- The University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) celebrates fall on Narragansett Bay with a little something for everyonewhether youre interested in marine science and research, history, or just having fun. On Saturday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., GSO is hosting a Bay Blast with:
· Tours of GSO and historic South Ferry
· Tours of the research vessel Endeavor
· Marine and environmental displays, demonstrations, and lectures
· South Ferry Church Open House
· Fall Crafts for Kids
· Exhibit of Jacques Cousteaus Sea Flea Submarine and Diving Gear
· Food
· Music of GSOs own Chiva Bus
· Book Signings
· Coastal Institute Bookstore 10% off Everything Fall Sale
· Raffle to Benefit Friends of Oceanography Student Fellowship
At 11 a.m., Kevin Cute of the Coastal Resources Management Council will present his lecture, "Alien Invaders in Narragansett Bay." At 1 p.m., GSO student Jennifer Miksis will present her lecture on "How Marine Mammals Perceive."
Wayne and Bernice Durfee will lead the South Ferry walking tour at 10:30 a.m., and guided tours of GSO and Endeavor will take place throughout the day. Chiva Bus will perform on the quad from 1:30-3 p.m.
Raffle prizes include a $100 gift certificate to The Capital Grille, books by GSO oceanographer Dr. Robert Ballard, Friends of Oceanography and Rhode Island Sea Grant gift baskets.
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Directions to the GSO campus: At the intersection of routes 1 and 138 in South Kingstown turn onto Bridgetown Road (this is a left turn if you are heading south, a right turn if you are heading north). Continue straight through next traffic signal onto South Ferry Road. Continue past South Ferry Industrial Park on the right and South Ferry Church on the left. Entrance to campus is on the right.
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WASHINGTON DC (NEWS) - Today, Congressman Luke Messer (IN-06) addressed a packed house at the Center for Democracy and Technology's (CDT) briefing on national student privacy law and policy on Capitol Hill. He and Congressman Jared Polis (CO-02) were asked to speak about the Student Digital Privacy and Parental Rights Act (H.R. 2092)—a bill they worked on together and introduced in the House in April.
WASHINGTON DC (NEWS) - Today, seven members of the Indiana Congressional delegation announced support for the state's request to extend Indiana's Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) flexibility waiver. The waiver would allow Indiana to continue work on state-developed plans designed to improve education outcomes instead of following federally-mandated one-size-fits-all education requirements.
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This past legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly debated House Enrolled Act 1001, often referred to as "ensuring workplace freedom" or, more informally, the "Right to Work" bill. While some lawmakers said this measure would create jobs in Indiana, I was hesitant. The government doesn't create jobs; the private sector does.
MUNCIE, INDIANA (OBITUARY) - Carolyn K. Buchanan, 86, passed away on May 31, 2015, at her daughter's residence following an extended illness.
Carolyn was born in Indianapolis on December 9, 1928, the daughter of Lloyd August and Katherine (Murray) Malott, and was a graduate of Broad Ripple High School. After graduation, Mrs. Buchanan became a Registered Nurse through Ball Memorial Hospital in 1950.
MARION, INDIANA (NEWS) - With the school year wrapping up and lazy summer days approaching, education experts are trying to figure out how to battle a condition known as "summer melt." One way is through an upcoming event from the Indiana Youth Institute on Saturday, June 13.
Summer melt happens when students who enroll in college in the spring never actually attend classes in the fall. Nationally, summer melt affects about 10 to 20-percent of eligible students. In Indiana,
ALBANY, INDIANA (NEWS) - A man's "Sunday drive" nearly took a tragic turn this afternoon after he drove into high water on a flooded Randolph County roadway. Today around 4:45 p.m. Indiana State Police Dispatch at Indianapolis received a call from an elderly man, who said he was stranded in his car on a flooded roadway around SR1 and SR 28 in northern Randolph County.
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I embarked on my search for good government in 2007, when property taxes rocketed from ridiculous to obscene. I was spending a beautiful spring day whittling down my "To Do" list, when I was visited by two neighbors who were furious over their property tax bills. My elderly neighbor's property taxes had doubled from $1,200 to $2,400 per year in a two year period, and he was distraught because he couldn't spare an extra $100 a month to fund local government.
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I'm going to be 63 years old in a couple of weeks, and I don't suppose it's uncommon for people my age to reminisce about how things have changed over the years. There isn't much that hasn't changed. Sometimes a lot, sometimes a little, sometimes for the better, and sometimes for the worse. And probably sometimes, it just all depends how you look at it.
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Vigils were held across the country last week in honor of the dozens of Ethiopian Christians recently slaughtered by ISIS militants in Libya. From San Diego to Nashville, thousands came together to mourn the loss of those shot or beheaded for being "followers of the cross." Unfortunately, a scan of recent headlines over the last few months will confirm this barbaric act isn't unique. It is just the latest in a systematic attempt by ISIS and similar Islamic terrorist groups to rid the world of Christianity around the globe.
BATESVILLE, INDIANA (NEWS) - Congressman Luke Messer honored dozens of students from east-central and southeastern Indiana Tuesday evening for their academic achievement during the 2014-2015 school year. The top male and female 8th grade students from middle schools across Indiana's 6th Congressional District were presented the 8th Grade Scholar award by Congressman Messer. The ceremony, sponsored by Hillenbrand and Ivy Tech Community College, took place at Batesville High School on Tuesday, May 26, 2015.


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Some of the strongest evidence for the common ancestry of all life forms comes from genetics.
For Evangelicals interested in the evolutionary history of our species, the results of a new study are a "smoking gun" for human/Neanderthal interbreeding.
Sometimes when I am studying evolution, I take a step back and worship my Lord because I am so in awe.
A college student raised as a young-earth creationist shares his story of coming to understand and appreciate God's evolving creation.
Researchers in the emerging field of Paleogenomics are investigating the past using genetic research.
Is evolution driven mainly by random genetic variation, or are there other factors at play? Michael Burdett reviews the scientific debate.
A short guide to where BioLogos fits in the origins debate.
I became such an expert in young-earth creationist theology and science that it turned into a wrecking ball for my faith.
My childhood in the evangelical church gave me the toolkit that led me to eventually accept the evidence for evolution, and marvel at the God who created it all.
BioLogos president Deb Haarsma responds to Ken Ham's recent comments about Hugh Ross, and pleads for a more gracious conversation between Christians on issues of faith and science.
Recent high-school graduate Jacob shares about his journey from young-earth creationism to evolutionary creationism, and how his faith was challenged and strengthened along the way.
In this video originally featured in March of 2012, Dr. David Finch, a biologist at New York University, discusses his thoughts on both Creationism and the effects of "new atheists" like Richard Dawkins.
Here are some of the best responses from around the web to David's Barash's controversial editorial about God and Evolution in the New York Times.
Written by BioLogos Fellow of Biology Dennis Venema, this series of posts is intended as a basic introduction to the science of evolution for non-specialists.
News about the Ebola outbreak and initiatives in genomic medicine lead our news roundup this week, with a collection of research and learning opportunities in biology and at the science/faith border to follow.
The purpose of Jesus's art was to give verbal, visual, and dramatic forms to those complicated and confounding relationships, symmetries, and harmonies between himself, the father and spirit, and between the triune God and the world… Such creative expressions did not and do not make everything clear, but rather resist simple clarity, forcing their hearers to come at the whole complicated truth from a position of intellectual and spiritual humility.


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There is no such thing as a "local" company or issue anymore. An international experience will provide you with the necessary skills to work effectively in business, the academic world, and the community. Every BW student should consider gaining international experience through study abroad. The opportunity to experience another culture and gain an international perspective on your career is invaluable to your professional development and will add to your career options.
What benefits can be realized from a study abroad experience?
- Find unique and challenging coursework in computer science around the world
- Understand computing issues from an international perspective
- Expand cross-cultural communication and problme-solving skills and world view
- Prepare to work in an increasingly diverse and international workplace
- Broad academic horizons
- Improve language skills (although most classes are taught in English)
- Experience a different culture
- Build an international network of contacts
Is a study abroad experience affordable?
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With careful planning, you can complete all of the requirements for BW core and your computing major within the same time frame as you would without a study abroad experience. However, it is important that you work closely with your advisor and the study abroad office as you plan your experience to determine which school you attend and what semester you travel.
The following is a list of study abroad partner schools whose computing curricula have been reviewed by the Computer Science department. A transfer guide has been developed for each school so that you can see which Computer Science courses have equivalencies available at each university. Additional transfer guides will be added as they become available.
- Al Akhawayn University, Morocco (transfer guide)
- Umeĺ University, Sweden (transfer guide)
- University College Dublin, Ireland (transfer guide)
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia (transfer guide)
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BW students can apply to study abroad after fulfilling one semester of study at Baldwin Wallace. The semester programs require that students have a minimum 3.0 GPA and a clear student conduct record. Generally students plan to study abroad during their sophomore or junior years.
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- Check out the Explorations/Study Abroad web site at www.bw.edu/explorations
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It seems a reasonable assumption that 2011 — which has, at the time of this writing, about twelve hours left to live — was the last full year in Schneider's tour of the Vancouver Canucks organization. Most agree that he is ready to be a full-time NHL starter and, since the Canucks already have one of those signed well into the age of the flying car, Schneider's increase in marginal utility will have to come elsewhere.
There's very little if regarding a Cory Schneider trade — the suspense surrounds the when. Schneider is in the final year of a two-year, $900,000 deal with the Canucks, after which time he's sure to see a raise to something a little more commensurate with his abilities.
While Mike Gillis and co. have never seen a cap challenge they didn't love, I suspect they aren't eager to pay their backup multiple millions. I also suspect that negotiations on Schneider's current deal ended with an unwritten agreement that the next round of negotiations would be with a different management group.
It feels like we've been saying this for something like five straight years now, but Schneider will likely be moved by the summer draft. (Like Frank Sinatra.)
Still, by the draft is very different than at the draft. Will he be moved before it — like, say, at the trade deadline? That is a far more contentious issue, and with the deadline now less than two months away, the issue has begun to come up.Continue Reading —›
Andrew Ebbett is kind of a badass.
Every summer, Mike Gillis manages to find value in the unlikeliest of places on the free agent market. Whether he's signing a diminutive offensive defenseman who provides the team with a game-winning goal (then promptly retires), a lanky, undrafted goalie who now looks poised to develop into an NHL regular, or a power-play ace like Aaron Rome, Gillis tends to the scrap heap efficiently and with care.
He's become the NHL's Wall-E.
Chris Tanev, Aaron Rome, Lee Sweatt, Eddie Lack, Jeff Tambellini, Alexander Sulzer and Aaron Volpatti are all names on the list of unheralded, seemingly undesirable Gillis recruits who have morphed into productive members of the team or into tantalizing prospects. This week, another castoff had his coming-out party, as the team was propelled to two big wins over the Sharks and the Oilers thanks in part to the contributions of Andrew Ebbett.Continue Reading —›
Anyone following the Canucks should know by now that even the most commonplace Kevin Bieksa interview can yield unexpected laughs, so it should come as no surprise that the Canucks D-man was able to light up the Twitterverse during a brief pregame chat with Dan Murphy Thursday.
When asked about the burgeoning rivalry with the San Jose Sharks, whom the Canucks defeated the night before, he said:
"We definitely have a rivalry with them that's kinda escalated a bit, and they've got a couple milk hot dogs on their team, and … *laughter* … it makes for some fun games though, that's for sure."
Yes. He said "Milk hot dogs".Continue Reading —›
If you have been following this series all week, you may be wondering how there could possibly be 10 Canucks goals from 2011 that are better than the 40 we have seen already. We've seen Henrik Sedin pass the puck through a goaltender, Lee Sweatt score his first (and only) NHL goal in his first NHL game, and Ryan Kesler use a new stick from the bench both to score and to assist.
But just when you think you've seen everything, you ain't seen nothing yet. You're about to see goals scored in ways that don't seem possible, goals scored by the unlikeliest of heroes to win big games, and goals that don't make a dang bit of sense. It was an incredible year for incredible goals.Continue Reading —›
Just like last season, the Canucks opened their California road trip a perfect 2-0 and, just like last season, the second win came over the Anaheim Ducks on the second night of a back-to-back. But the similarities don't end there.
In both Anaheim games, Cory Schneider got the start and the win, the Canucks scored the first goal a minute in, and Daniel Sedin scored the final Vancouver goal, beating Dan Ellis and stretching the lead to three. Of course, there were some differences. For instance: I attended last year's game. I watched this game.Continue Reading —›
Today in quotes taken out of context: Andrew Ebbett describes an encounter.Continue Reading —›
Canucks news comes fast and furious, and sometimes we find ourselves playing catchup. Thankfully, the Dreaded Two Goal Lead – often called "the worst lead in hockey" – is super easy to come back from. Everybody knows it's a guaranteed death sentence for those that hold it. Well, much like an ice hockey team coming from two goals down, PITB will now effortlessly catch up.Continue Reading —›
We have reached Day 4 of PITB's countdown of the top 50 Canuck goals of 2011, and things are starting to get good. Today's entries are downright crowded with Sedinery, as the twins combine to score beautiful goals, often incorporating some unexpected guests (such as Victor Oreskovich — for real).
The 2011 playoffs are well-represented as well, with some big goals from the Western Conference final. And if it's controversy you crave, there may be a goal from 2010. Depends on who you ask. If this inclusion offends your delicate sensibilities, by all means, express your outrage in the comments.Continue Reading —›
When the NHL announced their plans for realignment, some people (namely us) bemoaned the loss of games against the Chicago Blackhawks, which are always full of emotion and skill. The upshot is that the we'll get more games between the San Jose Sharks and Vancouver Canucks, which are always a highlight of the schedule.
Quite frankly, it would have been disappointing if the Sharks didn't tie up this game and force it into overtime. Otherwise it would have been just another ho-hum Canucks victory and I would have fallen asleep trying to write about it afterwards. Instead, I'm wide awake because I watched this game.Continue Reading —›
Here we are at Day 3 of PITB's list of our 50 favourite Canuck goals of 2011. Today features a heaping helping of beast mode Ryan Kesler, as well as a selection of the most curious pieces of Sedinery 2011 had to offer.
Have you ever seen a guy pass the puck through the legs of a goaltender, or away from the goalmouth with the goalie down and out? Have you ever seen a guy come to a complete stop directly in front of his defender? If so, you watched the Sedins in 2011. My friend, they don't think like you and I. It's pretty great. I suspect you'll enjoy these 10 goals.Continue Reading —›
Roberto Luongo debuted a new mask in Monday's game against the Edmonton Oilers. Since the mask is meant to be paired with the Canucks' third jersey that features their original stick-in-rink logo, it echoes the mask of former Canuck goaltender Curt Ridley.
Ridley's mask combined four stick-in-rink logos for an eye-catching cross design. It's a gorgeous design and with the Canucks bringing back the stick-in-rink logo it was just a matter of time before it was revisited. Thing is, Luongo's not even the first Canuck this season to wear a Ridley-inspired mask. Cory Schneider's been wearing one all season.Continue Reading —›
Welcome to Day 2 of PITB's countdown of the top 50 goals the Vancouver Canucks scored in 2011. This afternoon you'll be treated to a Daniel Sedin hat trick, a brilliant Ryan Kesler power move, and the bowling ball that is Raffi Torres.
There's also a hat tip to what was a very common theme in the year that was: the victimization of the Pacific Division, as both San Jose and Dallas get burned multiple times. Provided you're neither a Sharks fan nor a Stars fan, you'll probably enjoy today's goals.
Like life (according to John Lennon), we begin at 40.Continue Reading —›
Toronto GM Bryan Colangelo boldly tossed freezing cold water on any expectations before the shortened pre-season began fervently stating that this year was about "building" and not about contention. For a Raptor franchise that has exactly one post-season series victory in its seventeen year history, and have been to the playoffs a mere three times, [...]Continue Reading —›
After a pre-Christmas performance so stingy and humbugged it would make Ebenezer Scrooge proud (insomuch as that old coot can be proud of anything), the Canucks returned from the break as though they had been visited Christmas night by a trio of ghosts portending doom if they continued to be a team that loses to the Flames.
Here's how it probably went down: the Ghost of Christmas Past took them to Christmas, 1987, when they were in the midst of a horrible stretch in which they won only once in 10 games. The Ghost of Christmas Present made them watch game tape from Friday night versus Calgary. And the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come showed them a horrifying future in which there is actual debate over whether or not the Sedins' numbers should be retired.
Needless to say, the Canucks were forever changed by this harrowing experience, and they were thus far more generous versus the Edmonton Oilers, giving fans five goals to cheer about, and even anonymously sending a prize turkey to the Cratchit home. I watched this game.Continue Reading —›
The Vancouver Canucks have only one prospect playing in the World Junior Championship this year, but they will still be well-represented. Their one prospect in the tournament is 18-year-old Nicklas Jensen, their 2011 first round draft pick, and he is easily Denmark's most important player.Continue Reading —›
We get a lot of mileage out of Chloe Ezra here at Pass it to Bulis (such as the Pass it to Comics series, which will return in the new year, we promise). But our defense is a simple one: Chloe rules. She has a great style and great ideas, and when the two come together, well, the results tend to be pretty great.
As yet another example, we present Chloe's completely original and completely adorable "Hanging Canuck tree things," original creations that feature members of the Vancouver Canucks drawn hanging by their sweaters, to be strung up anywhere your heart should so choose.Continue Reading —›
2011 was a fabulous year for Canucks hockey. Sure, the Stanley Cup Final may not have ended quite the way Vancouver fans wanted it to, but the Canucks were still in it, and that's a rarity deserving of some serious appreciation.
If you ask me, so was the 2011 team in its entirety. Between the wizardry of the Sedins, the raw power of Ryan Kesler, the stable of offensive-minded defensemen, the occasional flashes of brilliance from the skilled corps of middle wingers, and the gaggle of set plays the team employs, the fans in this city are spoiled right now. We may never see another team like this one again.
With that in mind, it would be crazy to let this year in Canucks hockey lapse without looking back at some of its incredible goals. What follows is a countdown of our favourite 50, which will run Monday through Friday at 9am sharp. Please feel free to disagree with this highly subjective list in the comments.
So it begins.Continue Reading —›
2011 was a pretty good year for us. Last December, we were running this blog at work when nobody was looking. Now we run it for work. It's pretty grand.
This year has been a dream come true for both Daniel and myself, but it doesn't happen unless people decide, for whatever reason, that our blog is worth frequenting. Thank you for that. You have no idea what it means to us.
We'll be taking the weekend off to spend time with our wives and families, but we just wanted to wish everyone who visits PITB on a regular basis a merry Christmas.Continue Reading —›
I didn't just watch this game, I was at this game, as my older brother took me to a game as a sort of early Christmas present. Unfortunately, it didn't come with a gift receipt.
The Canucks played this game like anyone else with one last shift at work before Christmas: they showed up late and mailed it in. The Flames, on the other hand, showed up in Vancouver with the work ethic of Dwight Schrute and dominated. I had to suffer the ignominy of seeing the Canucks perform worse than the Flames in person. As tough as it was, I watched this game.Continue Reading —›
Originally published on December 18,2010, "Daniel's Worst Christmas" is a poetic retelling of the Canucks' 2009-10 regular season in which an injury to Daniel Sedin led to a Hart trophy season for his twin brother, Henrik. But that wasn't the whole story…
With Christmas only days away, we thought we'd bring this one back from the dead. Granted, some of its jokes are a year-old (but the Calgary Flames remain bad, so that one still works), and it remains a poem, unfortunately, but you might still find it worth your time.Continue Reading —›
About this there is no doubt: Mason Raymond has guts, and twice the testicular fortitude of Johnny Knoxville.
Even if you hold the schmaltz, it's fair and accurate to describe his recovery and his performance following his return as inspiring. He's filling in on nearly every forward line, dominating possession and generating a boatload of chances and offense.
But that's all stuff that Raymond was doing during the last campaign as well, yet he was disappointing to the majority of Canucks fans. What's different so far this year is that he's scoring goals at a much higher rate than he did the season previous. So is he scoring goals because his game has "changed" since his return from injury? Now that is a more contentious issue.Continue Reading —›
10 minutes into the first period of Wednesday's game against the Detroit Red Wings, Canucks fans got a chance to see a delightfully old-school moment: a slap-shot off the rush that rang off the post and in. That type of goal used to be a lot more common: the highlight reels from the 70′s and 80′s are full of players flying down the wing and unleashing a slap-shot from the top of the faceoff circle past a helpless goaltender. That just doesn't happen anymore.
What was even more electrifying was who scored the goal: it was Cody Hodgson, the rookie, giving the fans a flashback to the golden years of the slap-shot.
It was a surprise not just because of how rare the slap-shot goal off the rush has become, but also because we haven't seen that side of Hodgson's game yet. The majority of Hodgson's shots this season seem to have been wristshots, with most of them being, to put it as nicely as possible, unimpressive. Hodgson's goal on Jimmy Howard Wednesday night should serve to remind everyone that he was considered to have one of the hardest shots in the OHL: he was voted as having the second hardest shot in 2009 by OHL coaches and the third hardest in 2010, the year he only played 13 regular season games. Clearly, OHL coaches respected his shot.
Suffice it to say, a lot of people were talking about Hodgson on Twitter, the radio, and the Canucks.com forums. Oddly enough, though, most of them weren't talking about his gorgeous goal and his hellacious slap-shot. Instead, they were talking about his icetime.Continue Reading —›
We've riffed on the wonders of the Roberto Luongo interview before, most notably his penchant for gallows humour when nobody's quite in the mood (and this photo), but there's more to it than just that. Luongo isn't just a master of the self-deprecating quote — he's also the most expressive player in the NHL: Funny Bob makes some incredible faces.
Often, these remarkable looks go unnoticed when you watch Luongo's interviews in real time, but if watch for them closely, as frequent collaborator Chloe Ezra often does, you can find pure gold. Her Tumblr account is a treasure trove of strange Lu-faces, slowed down, isolated, and gif'd.
With the new year just around the corner, we asked Chloe to curate a list of her 10 favourites, what for to bring the many faces of Funny Bob to a wider audience, and also to fill your home with Christmas cheer — or wonder, or dread, or whatever emotion Roberto Luongo is randomly expressing today. Chloe's choices are impeccable.
When you laugh, be sure to laugh aloud. It opens up the pores.Continue Reading —›
The Sedins have some very creative ways to enter the offensive zone, which is one of the big reasons they're so difficult to stop. Once the Sedins are in the offensive zone, wizardry occurs, so one of the few ways to prevent them from scoring is to prevent them from gaining the zone in the first place. This is why they continually invent new ways to keep their opponents guessing.
On Wednesday against the Red Wings, however, Daniel Sedin improvised a brand new way to get over the blueline. At least, I'm assuming he's improvising: otherwise, this is the greatest set play in the history of the Sedins.Continue Reading —›
Any time the Red Wings and the Canucks meet, you know you're in for a good one. Detroit and Vancouver always seem to get up to play one another. It makes sense, really. Not only are both teams among the elite of the Western Conference, but they play similar systems. Furthermore, their cores are similar as well: Both boast a Selke-calibre center, a large Swedish contingent, a Swedish captain, and a dearth of useless enforcer types.
When you have that much in common, you're bound to fight. It's the law of romantic comedies. I should know. I watch a lot of romantic comedies. I also watch a lot of games, and I watched this game.Continue Reading —›


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Adrienne Maloof Has Shoes, Shoes, Shoes In Her Closet (VIDEO)
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Adrienne Maloof has a shoe closet to envy. The successful businesswoman has even turned her fashion sense into fashion cents (and dollars)! Her shoes are a hit, and she's followed that up with a jewelry line. Follow Adrienne as she shows off her shoes, including the bling-tastic pair she wore in the Season 1 finale. Are you ready for Monday's Season 3 premiere?


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Many American cities aren't set up to stimulate good health of their residents, a problem that can be fixed through applying the practices of communities with long histories of health, a health expert said Wednesday.
Okinawan women live longer, healthier lives, experts are told
"The answer, the secret of longevity, and at the same time, the answer to the health care problem does not lie with our doctors — they help, but they don't have the answers," said Dan Buettner, a best-selling author and renowned explorer.
"Obamacare isn't the answer. Mitt Romney doesn't have the answer. Big Pharma doesn't have the answer. The answer lies with paying close attention to cultures that have achieved outcomes we want, and it's not all that different than the way that our grandparents and their grandparents before them."
Buettner spoke to health leaders Wednesday at the Oklahoma Hospital Association's annual convention about how the state could better its health status.
The convention's theme is "Leading the Way to a Healthy Future," a concept that hospital association President Craig Jones said represents the role hospitals can play in improving the health status of Oklahomans.
"We're just hoping that people will realize we can be a part of this," Jones said. "You don't have to be a big hospital. You don't have to have a lot of resources. There are a lot of ideas that, if we just unify our overall effort, we can begin to push that needle."
For several years, Oklahoma has ranked poorly in several health status indicators, including poor ranking in infant mortality and high rates of heart disease, stroke, obesity and diabetes.
For example, Oklahoma has one of the highest death rates in the U.S., meaning Oklahoma residents aren't living as long as residents in other states.
On Wednesday, Buettner, the founder and chief executive officer of Blue Zones, spoke about what lessons he has learned from communities around the world that have the highest rates of centenarians, among other positive health indicators.
In 2004, Buettner and a team of researchers, financed through a National Geographic grant, traveled around the world to identify places where people were living longer and better.
The team found that, for example, the female residents of Okinawa, Japan, on average, live longer than any other women in the world. Residents of Okinawa have less heart disease, cancer and dementia.
Buettner credited Okinawa's success to things like moais, close groups of friends that are first formed when residents are 5 years old. Buettner gave an example a group of women who were in their 100s and had been friends since childhood, thanks to the moai they had formed as children.
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After HERO, Will Bigotry Come Out of the Closet?
City Council is set to vote tomorrow on HERO, the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance. This is an important and necessary step in our city's development, and HERO reflects the values of the vast majority of Houstonians. It has been a long several weeks leading up to this vote, but all indications are that the ordinance will pass in tomorrow's Council session. Houston is a great, welcoming city. It's a place where if you work hard, you can get ahead. We lead the nation by so many measures. We, as Houstonians, should stand up for this ordinance as a reflection of the strength and values that we share. [Read More]
Why Houston Needs the Equal Rights Ordinance Now?
City Council is expected to vote this week on Mayor Annise Parker's proposed Equal Rights Ordinance. The Ordinance would ban discrimination based on several factors including sexual orientation and would apply to private businesses. If passed, it will allow the City to investigate allegations and punish offenders. [Read More]


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U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan reinstated half of a fine levied against Virginia Tech, ruling that university officials failed to issue a timely warning on the day of the deadly campus shooting in April 2007.
The Education Department had asked Duncan to reinstate a $55,000 fine that an administrative law judge dismissed in April. The judge had determined that university officials' actions didn't violate the federal Clery Act, which requires schools to issue timely warnings of campus threats.
In a ruling Thursday, Duncan wrote that Tech should pay $27,500 for waiting more than two hours to inform the Blacksburg campus of a fatal shooting of two students in a residence hall. By the time the warning was sent, student gunman Seung-Hui Cho was chaining the doors of a building where he killed 30 additional people before committing suicide.
Duncan said it was alarming that Tech "argues that it had no duty to warn the campus community after the Police Department discovered the bodies of the two students shot in a dormitory, and did not know the identity or location of the shooter."


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You know those moments, where you are completely reminded of why you married the man you did? [I know this is not applicable to all, just pretend if it's not, okay? :)] I had one of those last night. We are not the type of family to stay home all day, especially when it's nice out. We didn't really do much yesterday and around 10pm C was getting stir-crazy. We went driving around [one of my favorite things to do, not sure why] and while we were driving, we got to talking about my bows. See, C's ex also makes bows. Before I even knew she made them, when Punk would come to our house with them in her hair, I always hated them. I think they look like funny bugs in her hair. Last night as we were talking, he tells me, "You know, the thing I think is cool about your bows is that you can't tell they are made in someone's house. They look like something you would buy at an expensive store." AWWWWW my heart melted. He is not one to give compliments much (thanks MIL) but that just killed me. The conversation continued and he told me that he thinks they are amazing and it's really cool that I could do something like that just out of my imagination, and that all the bows Punk has worn home from her other house just aren't the same caliber as mine. And, he had a friend over the other day and told him he had to see my bows. Now, it doesn't get better than that. He told his GUY friend to come look at my bows. HOW CUTE!
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The tile surrounding our bathtub is very old and cracked, and I'm thinking of having it replaced with horizontal rows of wood. This would start at the top of the tub and go up to a height of 5 feet, then would continue around the rest of the room. The wood would then be painted with exterior paint. There is a shower as part of the bathtub, but it is never used. The washroom is really small, about 5 by 7, with 12 foot ceiling. The upper portion of the room is wallpapered, but I want to do something different to break up the height of the room. Can anyone think of a reason this might not work? I have seen wood applied horizontally in a washroom before, but never in the tub area. Thanks for your help.
Have you thought about using fake wood or stone panels (polyurethane) instead of real wood? It's waterproof, you can install it yourself easy. They have some ideas shown here: http://www.fauxpanels.com/portfolio-bathroom-design-ideas.php
I would not recommend placing wood panelling in the bathtub area where it will most definitely come in contact with water. The paint will not withstand. Why not do tile again? There are some great choices on the market - perhaps a small glass tile to give an illusion the space is larger
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Department of Anesthesiology - Residents Section
Anesthesia Knowledge - Elderly Anesthesia
Anesthesia for the Elderly
Age-related concomitant diseases
Emergency surgery particularly dangerous because it doesn't allow for optimization and control of co-existing disease.
Psychological factors play important role: fear of the loss of independence, etc.
Brain size decreases, weight is about 20% less by age of 80. Attrition of neurons, particularly those that synthesize neurotransmitters. Requirements for the drugs that act on CNS decreases.
CBF decreases proportionally. Autoregulation of cerebrovascular resistance in response to changes in MAP remains intact. Knowledge base, comprehension, and long-term memory are preserved.
Slowing of electrical conduction along efferent motor pathways. Increase in number of cholinergic receptors at the neuromuscular junction, it offsets the age-related decrease in the number and density of the motor neurons.
Autonomic Nervous System
Adrenal gland tissue mass and cortisol secretion decreases by 15% by 80 years. Responsiveness of beta-adrenergic receptors decreases, so inotropic and chronotropic responses to beta-agonists decreases. Alpha-adrenergic and muscarinic receptor activity practically unchanged. Baroreceptors responses are dampened, thus hypotension on induction.
SBP increases because of poor compliance of arterial walls. Heart rate decreases, AV block common, cardiac output decrease comes from decreased requirement for perfusion and metabolism by age-related decrease in muscle mass and tissue mass for organs with initially high intrinsic metabolic rate. SV and EF unaffected, but ability to increase HR in response to stress is impaired. Myocardial compliance decreased, passive LV filling decreased. Diastolic dysfunction is common, especially if dysrhythmia present.
CHF is common and usually associated with systemic hypertension and/or CAD. Dyastolic dysfunction is the principal cause of CHF, especially in people over 80.
Pulmonary System
Loss of tissue elasticity, loss of lung elastic recoil. Diffuse V/Q mismatch during anesthesia due to loss of alveolar architecture and anesthetic-induced depression of active hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction. Supplemental oxygen necessary to prevent arterial hypoxemia. The ventilatory response to hypoxemia or hypercapnia is decreased. Transient apnea and episodic breathing under influence of opioids is common.
Emphysema-like increase in lung compliance because on the elastic recoil decrease. Chest wall compliance decreased. Resultant net pulmonary compliance almost unchanged.
Functional residual capacity progressively increases, vital capacity decreases as residual volume increases. Work of breathing increased. Infections are more common.
Renal System
Progressive loss of renal tissue mass, decreased RBF(as much as 50%). Serum creatinine usually unchanged due to declining skeletal muscle mass. Urine concentrating ability decreased, sodium concentrating ability decreased, hyponatremia is common.
Hepatic System
Liver tissue mass decreases progressively (about 40% by age of 80), hepatic blood flow decreased proportionally. Microsomal and non-microsomal enzyme activity unchanged. Age-related loss of hepatic tissue mass is thought to be the primary reason for the delayed metabolism and prolonged pharmacologic effects of opioids. Production of albumin decreases, resulting in decreased plasma protein binding of some drugs.
Motility decreased, gastric emptying delayed, gastroesophageal sphincter tone decreased. Prone to aspiration.
Endocrine System
DM and hypothyroidism are common. Subclinical hypothyroidism (increase in plasma concentration of TSH) is present in more than 13% healthy elderly, especially females.
Skin and musculoskeletal systems
Epidermis atrophy, decrease in elasticity, results in pronness to ulceration and skin breakdown. Osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis are common.
MAC for inhaled anesthetics decreases progressively (as much as 30% from young adult values).
Less consistency observed in opioids, barbiturates and benzodiazepines pharmacodinamics. Possibly, delayed clearance responsible for decreased dose requirements.
Non-depolarizers have prolonged time of onset and duration of action, if elimination is dependent on renal or hepatic clearance, but dose rerquirements are similar to young adults.
Decreased segmental dose requirements for epidural anesthesia.
Increased variations in pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics lead to increased incidence in adverse drug reactions. Changes in volume of distribution are common.
Causes of increased elimination half-times of drugs.
Decreased clearance:
Increased volume of distribution:
Thiopental. Sensitivity increased due to decreased volume of distribution, and as a result, higher plasma concentration delivered to the brain. Brain sensitivity doesn't change with age. Dose decrease by 15% in 80 years old as compared to 20 years old to achieve the same effect.
Propofol. Brain sensitivity doesn't change. Volume of distribution decreased, thus plasma concentration increased. Dose decrease by 15% advisable to produce unconsciousness. Lean body mass is the better predictor of propofol dose than age alone.
Midazolam. Big difference in intrinsic brain sensitivity to the drug requires decrease in dose by 30% to 60% in 60-year-old and 80-year-old respectively, as compared to 20-year-old.
Fentanyl. Dose decreased by 50% in 85 y.o. as compared to 20 y.o. to produce the same effect due to pharmacodynamic changes. Alfentanyl. Pharmacokinetics doesn't change with age. Dose decrease by 50% due to pharmacodynamic changes and increased brain sensitivity to any concentration.
Sufentanyl. Highly bound to alpha-1-acid glycoprotein, as it is increased in the elderly, free fraction of the drug is decreased with age, thus suggesting the decrease in potency. However, clinical experience suggests that brain sensitivity to opioids in elderly is increased, thus dose should not be altered.
Neuromuscular blocking drugs.
Pancuronium. Decrease in renal function slows clearance.
Vecuronium. Slight decrease in clearance suggests about 10% decrease in dose. Changes in sensitivity of the neuromuscular junction to neuromuscular blockers do not occur.
Atracurium and Cisatracurium. Both ester hydrolysis and Hoffman elimination are not affected by age. Intrinsic potency of the drugs is not affected either.
Management of anesthesia
Fast and complete recovery of mental function is of utmost importance.
Preoperative evaluation and preparation.
Co-existing diseases. Alcoholism possible.
Changes in mental function - cardiac or pulmonary pathology should be excluded.
Drug history, interactions.
Detailed explanation to reduce anxiety, rather than benzodiazepines, in the preoperative period.
Glycopyrrolate, doesn't cross blood-brain barrier, good antisialagogue.
General anesthesia.
Mechanical changes associated with aging:
All these changes may be associated with potential problems in the management of general anesthesia.
Drug selection is dictated by changes in dose requirements and desire for the prompt awakening.
Regional anesthesia.
Acceptable alternative in alert and cooperative patient for TURP, hip fracture, GYN procedures, inguinal hernia repair. T8 level recommended. Regional anesthesia for hip fracture decreases perioperative blood loss and decreases the incidence of postoperative DVT. Higher levels of sensory blockade may occur.
Epidural anesthesia is good, too. More gradual decrease in systemic BP than that which associated with spinal anesthesia. Slightly lower dose might be considered.
Postoperative mental dysfunction (delirium)
One of the most common complications in elderly. Incidence about 10%-15% in elderly undergoing surgery. Interval delirium occurs after a lucid interval of one or more days after an operation and is the most frequent form of postoperative delirium in elderly patients. Emergence delirium occurs within minutes of regaining consciousness and is more often present in children.
Clinical features include disorders of attention, cognition, sleep-wake cycle, and psychomotor behavior. Symptoms are usually increased during periods of darkness. Disorientation of time, place, and person are common. Delirious patients may endanger themselves by inflicting self-injury or pulling out medical catheters.
Ophthalmologic, cardiac, and hip surgery are commonly associated with postoperative delirium.
No difference in incidence of delirium after general or regional anesthesia.
Etiologic factors in postoperative delirium