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Milwaukee Brewers: 250 Words or Less: 9/14/11
You can't win 'em all.
Unfortunately beyond that logic, you can't even be within a winning strike of 'em all. The Milwaukee Brewers lost the final game of the season series with the Colorado Rockies 6-2 and now embark of the final road trip of the regular season.
Shaun Marcum was just plain bad, getting kicked around for 5 earned runs and 8 hits over 5 innings. Chris Narveson took another turn out of the bullpen as his starting spot got skipped due to the off days. The pen did it's work to keep the game in check, but the offense just didn't happen.
Corey Hart led the game off with a triple and was brought home by Nyjer Morgan. Yet if you take away some of Colorado's defensive miscues, including the wild pitch that yielded the Brewers' 2nd run, the Brewers were even farther behind. This game truly felt out of reach once Colorado scored big in the 3rd.
The Crew really needs a tune up on everything. A suddenly miserable team at home, perhaps they'll get a boost of luck on the road. They face the Cincinnati Reds as Milwaukee tries to hold onto playoff stability. St. Louis won today, shrinking the division lead to 5.5 games. If the Brewers can't find that change of fortune, things might get a bit stressful for the team.
Tomorrow is a day off before the Reds' series. Randy Wolf starts off on Friday.
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STOCKTON, CA—Citing numerous examples of ostracization and failure to fit in, all of Paul and Martha Klessig's three children see themselves as the black sheep of the family.
"I've always been the outcast," said son Jack Klessig, 21, a video-store assistant manager and aspiring musician. "Everybody else in my family, they're all, like, these total straight arrows and super-responsible. I'm the only one who's wandered off the traditional path."
Continued Jack: "Mom and Dad are so proud of Anna and Tim. See, Tim is engaged and is co-owner of a landscaping business, and Mary is actually using her art degree to do her metal work. I got a history degree, but I'm just doing my thing, hoping the band takes off. They think I'm wasting my education and going nowhere."
Tim, at 29 the oldest of the three Klessig children, feels a similar sense of alienation from the family.
"I am definitely the odd man out," Tim said. "Mom and Dad know that I'm the only one who smokes pot. You'd think that being in a band, Jack would be a big pot guy, but he doesn't do any drugs. Same with Anna. You gotta be straitlaced to fit in with the Klessigs, and I'm anything but."
"It also doesn't help that I'm the oldest but still the least responsible," Tim added. "Jack always remembers birthdays and is really good about keeping in touch with phone calls and e-mails, even though he lives in another city. Anna gives Mom and Dad the most thoughtful gifts. Shit, I'm lucky if I can remember my own goddamn birthday. I mean, they're my family, and I love them, but I'll never really belong the way Jack and Anna do. I swear, sometimes I think I'm adopted."
Anna, 27, said she has felt vaguely disconnected from her family since she was a teenager.
"Even when I was 14, I knew I was different," Anna said. "Mom and Dad spent way more time with the boys. We'd take family camping trips, and while everyone would be off fishing together, I'd hang back at the campsite and do something creative by myself. And now that I make my living as an independent jewelry designer, that just confirms their suspicions about me being some artsy, loner weirdo."
Anna also feels that her status as a single woman in her late 20s has increased her marginalization.
"I'm happily unmarried, and that really blows my parents' minds," Anna said. "Tim is getting married in October, and it's okay for Jack not to be married, because he's a guy, and he's only 21. But not me. Mom thinks I should have a husband and a bunch of screaming babies at my feet. I'm sorry, but if not wanting that puts me on the outside, so be it."
Told of her children's feelings, Martha Klessig expressed confusion.
"I'm not sure why they feel that way, " Martha said. "We don't have a judgment scale for our offspring. They're all our children, and we love each of them equally. It's not like my family growing up: I stuck out like a sore thumb because I read poetry and dropped out of college while my brothers got business degrees."


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The Buccaneers had a defensive lapse on a free kick that allowed the Rams to take a 1-0 lead, then scored the tying goal, only to have it called back because of an offsides penalty.
"We started out strong," Bucs' coach Aaron Dean said. "We were connecting passes, keeping the tempo at a pace that worked in our favor. Certainly Rockford is a talented team, and had a few looks, but we were doing all the things we needed to do to make the work in our favor.
"We gave up the first goal, and I think we felt a bit deflated. In time, we responded and got a few looks. In our efforts to push, we took a few risks, and Rockford capitalized on their ability to run and counter-attack. When we let the game slip into their style, they certainly made us pay for it."
The Buccaneers now turn their attention to the Division 1 district tournament, which begins next week at Buccaneer Stadium. Grand Haven opens against Grandville on Tuesday at 7 p.m., with the winner facing either Grand Rapids Union or Hudsonville on Oct. 18. The district title game is at 4 p.m. on Oct. 20 at Grand Haven.
"We've been talking all year about how this is a learning experience and again we're taking things from this game that will hopefully make us better next week," Dean said. "The lessons at this point are over and it's time to start the test."
Junior Varsity: Grand Haven closed out its season with a 1-1 tie against Rockford. Joe Wisniewski scored the goal for the Bucs, who finished with a 7-3-6 record.
Freshmen: The Buccaneers fell to the Rams, 3-0. Luke Blauvelt had the Bucs' best scoring chance on the night.


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Dr. William Hahn, of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, and his colleagues screened human colon cancer cells for genes that met three criteria: They were required for cellular proliferation, critical to regulating the WNT/beta-catenin signaling pathway known to be involved in the bulk of colon cancer cases, and also genetically amplified in cancerous cells.
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Internet Society — Priorities for Canada's Digital Infrastructure
Submitted by Internet Society 2010-07-13 15:03:01 EDT
Theme(s): Digital Infrastructure
The Internet Society believes that national ICT strategies are an important way for policy makers to articulate a vision, set goals, and identify priorities so that citizens can fully participate in the digital economy of the future. The Internet Society's submission focuses on "Building a World Class Infrastructure". In particular, we emphasize two key issues that will shape the future of the Internet:
- Building the foundation for innovation through IPv6; and,
- Keeping the user at the center of broadband policy.
We advocate that Canada take a leadership role in the deployment of IPv6 and that the government include IPv6 in its Digital Economy Strategy. We also stress the importance of user-centricity in any broadband strategy. The Internet Society encourages Canada to apply policy and regulatory approaches that support the overarching principle of openness, and result in greater user access, choice, and transparency. The Internet Society commends the Canadian government for undertaking this important consultation on the development of a digital economy strategy and for seeking public input to bring forward new ideas and possible solutions to build a strong digital economy that benefits the citizens of Canada.
It is with great pleasure that the Internet Society forwards this submission in response to the Canadian Government's consultation on the Digital Economy. National ICT strategies are an important way for policy makers to articulate a vision, set goals, and identify priorities so that citizens can fully participate in the digital economy of the future and we commend the Government of Canada for seeking public input on how Canada can craft its Digital Economy Strategy. The Internet Society's submission focuses on "Building a World Class Infrastructure". In particular, we emphasize two key issues that will shape the future of the Internet: 1) IPv6 — building the foundation for innovation; and, 2) keeping the user at the center of broadband policy.
The Internet ecosystem and Internet model
The Internet, and specifically broadband Internet, has become essential to users and businesses around the world, and is increasingly used to enable government e-services, banking, and many other important services. The Internet enhances entrepreneurship, community, education, the sciences, and cultural activities.
To ensure the continued success of broadband and the Internet, it is not enough to simply dig trenches or build towers; supportive regulatory environments, competitive markets, innovative infrastructure and services, are also essential to ensure growth of the digital economy.
In addition to these considerations, the Internet Society believes that the success and value of the Internet unequivocally lies in the Internet's openness and bottom-up development and management model. In launching this consultation, the Canadian government has highlighted the role of different stakeholders in the Internet's success: "From the public and private sectors, to non-governmental organizations, academia and volunteer organizations, to students, consumers and citizens — we all have a vested interest in a dynamic and flourishing digital economy." 1 The truly multi-stakeholder nature of the Internet is fundamental to continued growth and innovation. At the Internet Society we call this the Internet ecosystem2 — diverse stakeholders, with different roles, different expectations, different interests, are united by a common need for a global, trustable, accessible Internet.
We applaud the government of Canada for articulating a vision in which the Internet and innovation are inseparable: "digital technologies are ubiquitous, enabling all sectors across the economy to be innovative, productive and competitive. The Internet and the proliferation of digital information and communications technologies (ICT) have given rise to new ways for people and communities to interact and innovate — changing the way we live." 3 This unprecedented innovation has been possible because of the very nature of the Internet: shared global ownership, development based on open standards, and freely accessible processes for technology and policy development. The ability to develop, post, and access legal content, regardless of origin, is fundamental to the Internet's success as a global platform. These principles are central to the development and ongoing evolution of the Internet.
Capacity to innovate using digital technologies
A foundation for innovation
The consultation paper touches on an interesting and critical question when it asks whether or not the Canadian government should "focus on increasing innovation in some key sectors focus or focus on providing the foundation for innovation across the economy".4
The Internet Society believes the best approach to this question is to focus on building a foundation for innovation. As the consultation suggests, governments can "assist by refocusing and realigning existing programs and policy levers to support the adoption of digital technologies across all sectors".5 Investment in a foundation for innovation is a truly enabling investment — one that empowers all stakeholders, from business to academia to the individual user.
Building a world-class digital infrastructure
A leadership role for Canada in IPv6
It is with this focus in mind — the imperative of building a foundation for innovation — that Canada can take an increased leadership role in building a strong national digital economy.
The Internet Society believes that IPv6 deployment is a central element in building any foundation for future innovation and a sine qua non for the building of a digital economy. Seamless global addressing ensures that Internet-based communications continue to be routed in the most efficient manner and to the right addressees, that government and business services continue to operate smoothly, and that digital economies continue to flourish. IPv6 adoption is both a necessity and an opportunity. It is a necessity because of the imminent depletion of the unallocated IPv4 addresses — it is an opportunity because those that plan for and adopt IPv6 will assume a leadership role in the global digital economy.
Since IPv6 is so central to Internet continuity, stability, and growth, it should be factored into any national ICT strategy. The consultation recognizes the role of governments as, "model users", noting in particular the development of a plan to for government adoption of IPv6.6 We commend the Canadian government for this high level of government commitment because we believe that it will increase nationwide momentum in Canada for the move to IPv6.
The consultation notes that, "Governments can promote private sector innovation by being a smart and demanding purchaser and a model user of advanced technologies and services".7 The Internet Society believes that Government of Canada could assume a greater leadership role in the digital economy with regard to IPv6 adoption, for example by following the suggestions made by the Internet Technical Advisory Committee to the OECD in which all governments were exhorted to act "as catalysts and lead by example". In particular, the ITAC recommended that governments move quickly to provide government e-services over IPv6.8 Leading by example will allow the government of Canada to ensure the continuity of government services while also laying the foundation for further innovation and growth in the digital economy.
IPv6 is also central to building a world-class digital infrastructure, an issue at the heart of the consultation. In many ways IPv6 is the other side of the broadband coin — there is little point in more investment in broadband without a similar level of commitment and investment in the addressing that will route the packets across those broadband networks. In this respect, just as the government of Canada seeks to promote broadband deployment, the Internet Society suggests that it should also link that broadband investment to a clear and demonstrable commitment to IPv6. We cannot stress enough how important it is that a national commitment to broadband go hand in hand with similarly proactive and explicit commitment to IPv6.
The Internet Society has published a briefing paper on the role that government can play in progressing the transition to IPv6 that we encourage the drafters of the digital economy strategy to consider.9
The digital economy, user centricity and broadband policy
The importance of placing users at the center of the goals for the digital economy cannot be over-emphasized. The Internet of today has been shaped by the fundamental principle that the user is in charge of her or his online activities: today's users choose and control where they wish to go on the Internet, who they wish to communicate with, the content and communities they wish to create or access, and the applications they wish to use. User centricity has driven innovation, the digital economy, the Information society, while measurably contributing to the wealth of nations: many of the Internet's most vibrantly successful services started out as projects of individual users. The Internet Society believes that user-centricity is what has made the Internet a unique tool. User-centricity, and its importance for a truly open, competitive and innovation oriented digital economy are explored further in the Internet Society's "Preserving the User Centric Internet" paper.10
The consultation recognizes that "the needs of consumers and businesses are constantly evolving and other industrialized countries are deploying advanced networks, which enable orders of magnitude increases in upload and download speeds. In a number of cases, countries have set targets for future network speeds and coverage." 11 A recent report issued by the Internet Society outlining the results of several recent studies, represents the most detailed and comprehensive picture of bandwidth usage on the Internet today. There appears to be some rough consensus emerging that the annual growth rate for global Internet bandwidth lies somewhere between 40 percent and 50 percent.12 It is important, therefore, that the policy environment supports and is conducive of further broadband deployment to ensure that this growing demand is met.
In this regard, the Internet Society believes that policy and regulatory approaches that support the overarching principle of openness, and result in greater user access, choice, and transparency will greatly facilitate the building of a digital economy in Canada. We emphasize the importance of user access to Internet services, applications, sites, and content, including the ability for users to create and offer content and services. In practical terms, this means encouraging:
- Effective competition at the network and services level;
- A diversity of competitive service offerings that are transparent and enable the user to make an informed choice of provider and level of service;
- Unimpeded access to a diversity of services, applications, and content offered on a non-discriminatory basis;
- Comprehensible and readily-available information as to service limitations, network and traffic restrictions that the subscriber is subject to, and;
- Reasonable network management that is neither anti-competitive nor prejudicial.
Once again, the Internet Society commends the Canadian government for undertaking this important consultation on the development of a digital economy strategy and for seeking public input to bring forward new ideas and possible solutions to build a strong digital economy in Canada. We appreciate the opportunity to submit comments on "Building a World Class Infrastructure" which we hope will be useful as the government of Canada crafts its national strategy and we look forward to continued dialogue with the government of Canada as this strategy develops.
About the Internet Society
The Internet Society is a non-profit organization founded in 1992 to provide leadership in Internet related standards, education, and policy. With offices in Washington, D.C., and Geneva, Switzerland, it is dedicated to ensuring the open development, evolution, and use of the Internet for the benefit of people throughout the world. More information is available at: Internet Society
1 Consultation Paper, page 8.
2 Internet Society — The Internet Ecosystem
3 ibid
4 Consultation Paper, page 15.
5 ibid, page 15
6 ibid, page 14
7 ibid, page 22
8 Internet Technical Advisory Committee (ITAC)
9 IPv6: Why and how governments should be involved
10 Internet Society Discussion Paper: Preserving the User Centric Internet
11 Consultation Paper, page 17.
12 Growing Pains: Bandwidth on the Internet
The public consultation period ended on July 13, 2010, at which time this website was closed to additional comments and submissions.
Between May 10 and July 13, more than 2010 Canadian individuals and organizations registered to share their ideas and submissions. You can read their contributions—and the comments from other users—in the Submissions Area and the Idea Forum.
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Lead, iron, magnesium, nitrates ... Fourth Coast Inc. owner and engineer Robert J. Campany said, citing a summary of tests performed on 49 private wells tested recently for harmful agents. Theres not a single line that doesnt have one.
The owner of the Thousand Islands Winery in town said the problem of unhealthy water is so bad that he plans to relocate his winery within three months. Stephen J. Conaway said the state has discontinued providing him potable water, and now he must pay $800 a week for it.
Orleans town attorney James A. Burrows said the statute of limitations for residents to sue the state for damages has expired. Residents contend that improper maintenance of a state Department of Transportation salt barn on Route 12 in Fishers Landing, which was relocated from Carnegie Bay in 2002, is to blame for the contamination of their wells.
Now, the town must find a solution. About 50 residents attended the public forum at LaFargeville Central School to voice concerns and learn what will happen next.
I want to know if there is anyone who hasnt had problems, resident Debbie Schafer said.
Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell, D-Theresa, said she thinks its terrible that the state will not take responsibility for the contamination. She said that if a private company had caused damage to someones well, the state would shut it down and mandate cleanup.
A potential solution will be costly. A proposed water district to serve homes from Fishers Landing to the Clayton line would cost about $11 million. Each household would have to contribute $800 a year for the project. Mr. Campany, the engineer, estimated the town could borrow $4 million to $5 million, leaving $6 million to $7 million to be raised through grants.
Mr. Campany said the town has three lending options: it can apply through the state Department of Transportation, the state Environmental Facilities Corp. or the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development.
Mrs. Russell announced, meanwhile, that $500,000 has been secured for the project.
State Sen. Patricia A. Ritchie, R-Heuvelton, who also attended the forum, said, It doesnt matter how many conversations it takes; unless we work together, were not going to get anything done.
Mr. Conaway, the Thousand Islands Winery owner, said that after being exposed to harmful chemicals from his well water, his family is getting sick.
Shame on us; weve known about this contamination for 30 years, he said.
Mr. Conaway, who filed a formal complaint in 2003 and later sued the DOT over the contamination, said his lawsuit was determined to be time barred and has been dropped.
He said the state has stopped providing him water for his home and for his crops, which means that to maintain the quality of his grapes he has to pay $800 a week for potable water to be brought to the vineyard.
That is $800 I cant afford to pay every week for water, Mr. Conaway said. He said in three months time he plans to move his family and his business to a place with safe water. My daughter has never bathed in clean, uncontaminated water, and she has tumors all on her hands.
The next step is to secure the funding for a water district and apply for a referendum, Town Supervisor Kevin C. Rarick said.
We have a huge, long project ahead of us, he said.
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In a boon to plaintiff lawyers, the Illinois Supreme Court strikes down medical malpractice law.
In 2005, a statute took effect in Illinois that placed limits on awards for noneconomic damages, such as pain and suffering, in medical malpractice cases. The total limit was $1 million for hospitals and their personnel and $500,000 for doctors.
Shortly after the effective date of this enactment, a baby who was born by Caesarean section was found to have numerous permanent injuries. Suit was filed against Gottlieb Memorial Hospital in Melrose Park, the doctor, and an assisting nurse.
The circuit court granted a declaratory judgment that the damage limitation was invalid on constitutional grounds.
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We're bombarded with information telling us to eat 'healthier.' While most of us understand that means we shouldn't live solely on potato chips, cheeseburgers and ice cream, many of us are hard-pressed to understand what 'healthy food' really is. After all, there's so much conflicting information about food and diets and some new study is always popping up in the news telling us that we shouldn't be eating this or drinking that. So, what if someone created a lifestyle plan'not a diet'that features 100 of the world's healthiest foods with quick and easy recipes to prepare them in a way that tastes delicious and makes you feel energized and healthier?
Someone has. George Mateljan has dedicated 10 years to researching and writing his latest book, 'The World's Healthiest Foods.' Alarmed by the steady rise in obesity, he's on a personal mission to help people eat healthier to live longer, healthier lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 66% of adult Americans are overweight, increasing their risk of heart disease, type 2 Diabetes and some cancers. 'Most people want to improve their health,' says Mateljan. 'With the Healthiest Way of Eating Plan in just 4 weeks you can energize your life. All of the information about the World's Healthiest Foods and their health benefits are backed by scientific data. Plus, the food tastes great. If food doesn't taste good, people won't eat it.'
Mateljan researched cultures known for their health and longevity and compiled a list of the 100 Healthiest Foods. 'The health-promoting foods on my list contain the maximum amount of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants for the least number of calories,' says Mateljan. For more information about antioxidants and the benefits of Glutathione, then visit our website. 'These factors all work together to help your body function at optimum levels. He says by incorporating these foods into your diet, you'll have a healthier heart, better memory, and physically you'll see differences in your hair and skin. Your energy level will increase and if you're overweight, you'll shed some pounds too.
The Healthiest Way of Eating Plan provides a selection of foods to choose for each meal, along with hundreds of recipes, most of which take 7 minutes or less to prepare. The recipes are so easy you can prepare an entire meal in less than 15 minutes– a key benefit for squeezing healthy eating into today's hectic lifestyles. 'Most people cook the nutrients right out of their food,' says Mateljan. 'They don't realize that the way they wash, store and cook their food can result in a loss of vitamins and minerals and that overcooking can lose from 50-80% of the nutrients! My recipes are super fast and easy and designed to help food retain the maximum nutrition. Everything tastes so good you'll forget that you're eating healthy. You won't feel deprived and you'll make a positive and lasting impact on your health.'
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Organic Food
What are the benefits of eating organic foods? Are there associated hazards? Natural and healthy but expensive, learn about the advantages and disadvantages of going organic.
What does organic certified mean? Why is organic considered better? Organic produce is grown without the use of any chemical toxins ' no pesticides, no synthetic fertilizers and nothing is genetically modified. Livestock is raised without the use of antibiotics or growth hormones. Not only do organic farmers follow these basic rules but they also have a focus on environmental sustainability, making efforts to use renewable resources and to conserve both soil and water for future use. Manufactured organic products, such as pastas or teas, have to be made from organic foods in facilities that are certified for organic practices of food preparation.
On one hand, all the effort put into the well-being and natural state of the food yields a superior product that does not have a very negative environmental impact. On the other, because so much effort is made, costs are higher, and there is still an environmental impact. Ultimately, there are organic foods advantages, and disadvantages.
What are the benefits of organic foods? Going organic has its advantages, which is why many people are willing to pay a higher price for certified food products. Organic gardening provides more nutrients for the soil through natural fertilizers, so fruits, vegetables and grains are themselves healthy, while also providing more nutrients and antioxidants for those who consume them. According to the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, a study in 2001 found greater concentrations of every vitamin and mineral researched. At the First World Congress on Organic Food, held in 2004, it was reported that researchers had found less pesticide residues, and higher amounts of omega-3 fatty acids in organic foods.
Without the use of any synthetic chemicals, there isn't the concern about pesticides, growth hormones or other artificial substances. This is the case for the consumer, but also for the environment. Organic farmers do not add toxins and chemicals into the earth, water, or air, and in fact they often have to work to purify their soil from the previous use of chemicals. To be certified, organic farmers also use eco-friendly farming methods, such as reusing organic materials for compost, and conserving water.
With all the efforts to ensure that organic produce and livestock are in their most natural state there is one more benefit. The foods taste better. An organic tomato is rich, juicy, and sweet, instead of watery and bland. Organically grown fruits and vegetables are full of flavor, meats are more intense, and grains are heartier. This is one of the advantages to going organic that keeps consumers coming back to the organic market, when the food is affordable.
The most concrete disadvantage to going organic is price. There are legitimate reasons for greater expense ' more work involved, greater expense on the part of farmers and producers to practice organic farming, and no government subsidies, which some non-organic farmers receive. Crop sizes are smaller, and as produce is natural, it doesn't keep as long as food grown with artificial agents. There is also the trend of high prices for organic products leading to inflated costs. Basically, organic foods have to be more expensive to cover costs, but in some cases they do not have to be as expensive as they are. The problem with over-priced organics is that everyone cannot afford them. This leaves many people without the many benefits of eating organic foods, namely more nutrition and less toxins.
Although organic farming goes to great lengths to preserve the environment, the organic market is not completely eco-friendly. The biggest problem is the environmental impact of transportation. Because there are fewer sources of organic foods, items may be transported great distances, and in small quantities.
Organic foods may not be as chemically-free as believed. With pesticides and other pollutants contaminating the air, water, and soil for miles, unless an area is completely isolated, it is somewhat exposed to toxins. This is inevitable. As a result, people may pay high prices for a product that is not as pure and natural as the ideal.
There is a way to balance organic foods advantages and disadvantages. In order to reap the benefits, but eliminate the negative aspects eat organic and shop local. Buy produce and other products at local farmers markets. By buying local, you know your purchase was not carried hundreds of miles in a gas-guzzling truck. Also, local farmers tend to have very reasonable prices without the cost of a middle-man. Talk to the people who grow the food, and learn about their sustainable methods, support them, and enjoy the fruits of their labor.
Editors of E. "Green Living: The E Magazine Handbook for Living Lightly on the Earth." (Plume, 2005).


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I went out for an hour-ish at lunch time just to stretch my legs and keep the pedals turning. I normally have a couple of close passes and maybe one near miss each week or so, but in one hour I lost count of the litany of hair-raising moments. You name it, cars pulling out of side roads, a learner who (presumably with the blessing of their instructor!) passed me with inches to spare alongside a parked car, a woman in a tank who blatantly (not even amber-gambling) ran the red light to avoid me setting off in front of her, only to turn right into the shopping centre 20 meters later...blah blah blah
Anyway, I concluded that they're perhaps still running round like headless chickens doing Xmas shopping etc. Goodwill to all etc!
Have a great holiday everyone.
Same, especially be careful of Tescos and Sainsburys vans. Driving around like they're on commission...
Sir Velo
posted by Raleigh [1734 posts]
21st December 2012 - 22:39
Same, especially be careful of Tescos and Sainsburys vans. Driving around like they're on commission...
Likewise Fed Ex and all the other lazy thieving bastard couriers - but never UPS.
Never, ever had a run in with UPS and they are also the most reliable couriers.
posted by Some Fella [901 posts]
21st December 2012 - 22:53
Had a UPS van splash a puddle onto me today so...
Sir Velo
posted by Raleigh [1734 posts]
21st December 2012 - 23:04
I had a nice white van man deliver my trike today....Just to make up for all the bad ones out there
posted by Gkam84 [9309 posts]
22nd December 2012 - 0:03
Gkam, I wish you hours of delight on the trike. Congratulation!
posted by Comrade [187 posts]
22nd December 2012 - 0:10
Great news Keith! Congrats.
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice, but in practice...
posted by notfastenough [3690 posts]
22nd December 2012 - 1:39
I'm sticking with the turbo trainer till Christmas Day- roads already terrible with pot-holes, and bad-tempered pre-Christmas drivers make it just too dangerous. Why, when most drivers give you room, does some idiot suddenly decide to give you 1mm clearance when you are approaching a sunken drain cover? Only fell off once this year and that was off road, and done nearly 5000Km so looking forward to next year's Sportives.
New Forester
posted by Forester [109 posts]
22nd December 2012 - 7:31
As a cyclist, you need to always be extra careful, both on the sidewalk and on the streets. This is because you neither belong there nor do you belong here. Pedestrians despise you, and so do drivers. Some cars will try their very best to avoid you but some of them might pretend they do not see you and that is when the danger sets in. Majority of drivers know that they are larger than you so YOU should avoid them, and not the other way around. Drivers of faster cars like BMW, Audi and such also have such mentality that you are slower, so YOU should avoid them. Just be extra careful and try to avoid everyone and everything if possible.
Peter Mould - http://www.pmwltd.co.uk
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Extra, Extra! If You Are Looking To Lose Weight Read The Green Coffee Bean Extract Reviews
If you have the slightest interest in weight loss you must surely have heard of green coffee bean supplements. Below we will look at some of the key points being mentioned in the green coffee bean extract reviews that are currently doing the rounds.
Why Green and not Brown Coffee Beans?
Good question with a straightforward answer: Green coffee beans are raw beans in their natural state. They contain natural compounds which are highly effective anti-oxidants and work effectively to help you lose weight.
Brown coffee beans are simply green coffee beans which have been roasted, and while they taste delicious the effective compounds green coffee beans contain are lost during this roasting process.
Coffee beans
Arabica and Robusta are the two main strains of coffee plants grown worldwide. When you are looking at green coffee bean supplements it is understood that the Arabica strain contains a higher concentration of chlorogenic and caffeic acid. These two acids are majorly responsible for helping with your weight loss efforts.
Two other health benefits
Lets look at just two other health benefits you will receive when regularly taking a good quality green coffee bean formula, and finish with a word of caution.
Heart Health
Those of us who are overweight are putting additional pressure on our heart and cardiovascular system. The more excess weight you are carrying the more severe your potential problems.
As well as helping with weight loss which will relieve such pressure, the green coffee bean extract reviews also point out another example of how effective a good quality supplement is. This is in terms of improving your blood circulation as well as the blood flow to just about every part of your body.
This improved blood flow and circulation will give you a far healthier and better functioning heart. That can only be good for your all-round cardiovascular health.
Blood pressure
Overweight people have massive problems with their blood pressure. If your blood pressure is too high it can cause serious problems. So, serious that it can kill you!
The regular use of a good quality green coffee been supplement works to prevent the build up of LDL cholesterol – this is the bad cholesterol in our bodies, and is what causes so much damage to your arteries.
Anyone who has hypertension (high blood pressure) issues can benefit from using such a supplement on a regular basis.
Word of Caution
Due to the explosion in the popularity of these supplements there are some 'copycat' supplements out there which claim to be pure and high quality in terms of the green coffee been extract they contain. Unfortunately there are some unscrupulous dealers who are trying to pass off imitation formulas as the real thing.
When you read green coffee bean extract reviews they should point this out, and also urge you to choose only the best quality extract formulas from a reliable source. Such formulas should contain all-natural ingredients, and clearly state details of what percentage of chlorogenic acid they contain.


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FMU student Grace L. shares why minoring in English would help her as an Elementary Education major. She wrote this post as part of her work in English 411: The Rhetoric of New Media and under the guidance of Dr. Amy Rubens.
Before arriving here at FMU, I always thought of writing as my best ability. It was my hobby as a kid, and it followed me throughout my life. When I attended orientation, my name tag had Political Science on it, but I knew it just wasn't for me.
After researching our English department's website, I came across the Professional Writing track that I could take as an English major. In the beginning, I didn't know what to expect when I chose it. I assumed it would consist of me studying to write novels and things of that nature. But in reality, it was the total opposite, and I have looked at the world of writing differently ever since.
In my opinion, the day I began my English 318 course was the day I realized that I would love what I do. My professor was Dr. Hanson, a great teacher and mentor who still teaches me today. Dr. Hanson's stories about different jobs and projects she completed as a professional writer was intriguing. But her words were influential upon me because the world of professional writing was foreign to me.
While in English 318, we worked on a number of individual technical documents, such as a set of instructions that helped the reader to complete a task. However, the most challenging yet most rewarding document I helped to create was the manual for "The Wristblower 5000."
The creation of this document taught me how to:
- act as a leader
- perform as a professional
- play the role of a team player
- work well under pressure
- communicate with others.
This document was created along with three other staff members: Nkili, Wade and Andrea. Although the project wasn't for a real company, we performed that way. In the process, I developed good relationships with good people. Not only did I get to do what I love, but I also got to meet remarkable colleagues who will forever be a part of my network.
Even though I am past my English 318 days, I am sure there will be someone else who will enter FMU and experience what I did. They will be unsure of what they want their career to be. If they so happen to choose professional writing, I don't think they will be disappointed.
FMU, in my opinion, has the best person for the job when it comes to directing how the program is run. Dr. Hanson's hands on approach in English 318 was what helped me see what a day in the life of a professional writer could be like. Honestly, I love it!
In my career, I will:
- meet new people
- work with a diverse staff
- communicate with people near and far.
So yes. I chose my career in my sophomore year of college, and I'm sticking with it. My advice to anyone on the fence about choosing their career would be to pay attention to what interests you the most when you are in class.
–FMU student and English minor Grace L.


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Hong Kong stocks extend gains; Unicom rallies
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Japan stocks rise, with techs tracking Nasdaq gain
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Leap Wireless posts wider loss from a year ago
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Xilinx net falls, but outlook beats Street
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Las Vegas Sands profit more than doubles
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Crocs profit up 32%; shares slip on outlook
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Akamai earnings drop 15%, but sales rise
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LSI net jumps on strong sales
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Citrix earnings fall, but beat estimates
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Aflac shares surge on Japan sales outlook
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Edwards Lifesciences shares jump nearly 10%
(10:21 AM ET) NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Edwards Lifesciences Corp. EW, -3.39% jumped 9.6% to $80.36 a share as one of the top performers in the S&P 500 SPX, -0.36% on Wednesday. Late Tuesday, the company reported earnings of 53 cents a share, which came in about 9% ahead of the estimate of 48 cents a share in a survey of analysts by FactSet Research. The company's catheter-delivered heart valves drew a 67% jump in sales.
Big Apple gains spur tech-sector's advance
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Apple shares jump on strong results
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Iconix Brand Group down 14% in premarket
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