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Where they Live: Waimea, Hawaii
From my clock radio, a men's choir singing a Hawaiian blessing coaxes me out of sleep, into the promise of sunshine, trade winds, and the smell of jacaranda blossoms outside my kitchen window.
This is how I wake most days on Hawaii's Big Island, where my husband, Kiyoshi Najita '88, and I have made our home for the past eight years. I turn to whisper good morning, but Yosh is already stretching and watching the sunrise over the mountains.
At 2,500 feet, our little ranching town of Waimea lies in a valley graced by verdant hills and misty rains. Waimea means "red water," a reference to the seasonal streams which froth with rusty volcanic soil. In summer, low-lying Hilo and Kona swelter, while here in the upcountry summers are comfortably warm. Fragrant white ginger blossoms mingle in the air with molasses grass, horses and damp loam, forming a scent I call "Waimea Summer."
In winter, surfers catch swells at nearby beaches before work. Our three mountains loom dark against gray skies, in stark contrast to the cherry trees that dazzle historic Church Row Park with their fuchsia-colored blossoms. Snowstorms blanket our highest peak, Mauna Kea, providing the rare pleasure of snow-boarding for teens, while dads haul pickup trucks full of snow for their kids to frolic in before it melts in the tropical sun.
No one who visits us asks why we live here—it's clear. There's a magic to this place, born of both the natural landscape and the Hawaiian culture that reveres it. We live aloha. Besides hello and goodbye, aloha means warmth, friendship and welcome. A tooting car horn means a friend is greeting us. We never visit empty-handed, and we leave our shoes outside. We kokua, help one another out. Aloha combined with a low population breeds safety: I keep my engine running when I dash into the post office to check my box, and my children wander freely at the beach and playground.
People do ask what brought us here; they are even more intrigued once they learn we came from Chicago, and before that, New York. For Yosh, it was a natural step. "I always knew I'd live here one day," he says. "My children are the fourth generation of my family to live on this island." Although his parents made their lives in Chicago, a deep family connection to Hawaii roots was cultivated in regular summer visits. Yosh brought me here after graduation, and three years later, we were married on the beach at sunset.
For me, moving here wasn't quite so simple. My family is on the East Coast; years go by without seeing them. We have few museums, and independent bookstores are a rarity. I miss the diversity of ethnic foods I was raised on in New Jersey. Despite Hawaii's melting pot of Asian and Polynesian cultures, rural life on the world's most remote archipelago doesn't offer an abundance of choices in anything, including food. Many days, I could die for a slice of real New York pizza, dripping with cheese, the oil running down my arm.
There are 53 SLC alumnae/i living in the Hawaiian islands, which, given the size and remoteness of our state, seems enormous to me. But as a portion of the total alumnae/i pool, we are a tiny minority. Undoubtedly, some among us have always called Hawaii home, their time at Sarah Lawrence a sojourn from islands to which they always knew they'd return.
Others are probably like me; we've taken the big leap, trading hot corned beef on rye with deli mustard for natural beauty and the spirit of aloha.
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The Sheriff's Office says they found the bodies of Herman Anthony Hill, 27, and Alexis Crawford, 24, in their trailer in the 7000 block of Reed Road just after 6 p.m. Sunday night.
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'Policing For Profit' Compromise Clears Key House Vote
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A compromise, designed to protect innocent people who have their cash taken by police, sailed through a House subcommittee Tuesday afternoon.
That new development was a direct result of NewsChannel 5's two-year "Policing for Profit" investigation.
In the end, there wasn't much debate at all. That's because, according to the bill's sponsor, even the law enforcement community has now come to agree that there's a problem.
The unanimous vote marked a major development in a debate that began last year.
The sponsor, Rep. Barrett Rich, R-Somerville, is a former state trooper who says he was motivated by the "Policing For Profit" abuses uncovered by NewsChannel 5 Investigates.
Those abuses led police to take cash from innocent victims based on little more than their suspicion that it might be drug money.
That money is used by some agencies to fund their operations.
Here's what Rich's compromise bill would do:
Individuals who are not arrested would be entitled to a hearing before a judge to decide if the officer really did have probable cause to take their cash. Currently, those initial hearings are, by law, "ex parte" -- meaning only the officer's side can be heard.
Those individuals would be allowed to present evidence -- check statements, for example -- showing that the money was legitimate.
But the judge would not be allowed to ask police about whether the traffic stop was motivated by confidential information. That's designed to protect on-going criminal investigations.
"I think that we have a really good shot at passing this," Rich said after the vote. "It is going to be something that is a protection measure for people that are truly the most innocent among us."
The compromise now has the support of the state's district attorneys and sheriffs.
As a result, Rich predicted, it will become law.
If it passes, it would take effect at the first of the year. That's to give the courts time to put the procedures into place.
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(Feb 09, 2009) On February 2, 2009, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court (Supremo Tribunal Federal or STF) issued a binding decision (Súmula Vinculante No. 14) that grants attorneys in criminal cases the right to have access to documented evidence involving their clients, even if the criminal process is being carried on in secret. The decision was issued in response to a request made by the Federal Council of the Brazilian Bar Association in connection with numerous other decisions previously issued by the STF that allow attorneys to have access to criminal processes. It was the fourteenth binding decision issued by the court since its creation in 2004 and the first one issued as a response to an external request.
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E.L.F. Jumbo Lip Gloss Stick Review & Swatches
I didn't expect much from the E.L.F. Jumbo Lip Gloss Sticks since they are part of the Essentials Collection. I dunno about you but I enjoy the Studio line a hell of a lot more than the Essentials one.
Plus with so many chubby pencil products like this on the market at the moment I questioned if I really needed another to love.
But I gotta say it's the best two bucks I've spent in a while. Haul some. You'll be happy with these.
E.L.F. Jumbo Lip Gloss Stick are available in eight shades for $2 each. These are a twist up pencil so sharpening is not necessary. The twist mechanism works perfectly. Nothing is worst than getting a pencil that swivels up but not down!
They are an aptly named product as many brands will call their lip pencil "a lipgloss stick" but few will master the formula of one. These have a soft, easy glide on lips with a nourishing blend of Jojoba, Soybean, and Vitamin E to condition and moisturize lips. They feel slick, they look shiny, and they leave behind a glossy tint of color.
Summer Nights, Tiki Torches, Sangria Starters, Coco Loco
Most definitely a formula to love. The tint is sheer but not so sheer you can't see the color on lips. They wear quite well at around two to three hours and remain lightweight and hydrating through that wear time.
The formula isn't as pigmented as Revlon's new Colorstay Just Bitten Kissable Lip Stain and not as balmy in texture as Clinique's Chubby Sticks. I'd say it was most comparable to the slicker feel of Tarte's LipSurgence Lip Luster.
Overall, at a mere $2 each they are well worth picking up. At this price you can haul all the shades for the price you'd pay for one Tarte Lip Luster plus they are the same size and you'd have change left over from the purchase. Take that Tarte! My only issue? I'd love a bigger range of colors and I wish E.L.F. would label which are shimmer as I really loved the shimmery shades! Tiki Torches is a gorgeous golden peach sparkle and Summer Nights is a pretty beige shimmer but they are blindfolded purchases as the site doesn't really say they are sparkle finishes! Boo! Aside from that these are a win.
Tiki Torches
Summer Nights
Sangria Starters
Coco Loco
Muse Approved for purchase.
Def haul a few!
Tried 'em?
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10/17/12 11:19 Phyrra:
They look like a good bargain And yes, I'm with you, I prefer the studio line.
10/17/12 11:38 Cj:
Eh I'll pick up the non glittery ones, I'm not a fan of a lot of shimmer in lipglosses.
10/17/12 11:48 Miss_Silk:
yesssss…..picking them all up…..
10/17/12 13:04 Rachel:
Did the smell bother you at all? I found that weird minty-ish flavor of these doesn't sit well with me. ):
10/17/12 13:13 Caroline:
I love sangria starters!
10/17/12 13:44 OrangeLipstickBlog:
I want them all! I was about to place a huge elf haul but they're out of most of the new cream blushes AND they're out of the brush you just recommended. ~le sigh~
10/17/12 14:10 Cindy:
These are surprisingly a lot nicer than I thought they would be! From the swatches the colors look pretty similar, but seeing them on you makes all the difference.
10/17/12 15:02 Saiba:
I agree. Their jumbo eye pencils I didn't really care for as much because of the dreaded creasing (colors were so beautiful though) but these are definitely a win, especially for their price. Love that they twist up and have a pretty good color selection. I hope they do get in some more selections as I like these a lot 😀
All of them look great on you but I think Tiki torches looks so cute! Oh I wish they had labeled them shimmer also. When I got them in the mail I was like, O_o holy shimmer XD
10/17/12 15:42 vimNvigor:
Just letting you know, ELF is having a 50% off all eye related makeup, brushes, etc sale going on until 10/22!! Code for checkout is OHMYEYES. Aren't they so original? Hehehe. I just splurged on all their inexpensive eye makeup brushes (can't have too many) and some of their jumbo eyeshadow sticks!!
10/17/12 16:19 Andrea:
Wow, some ELF products I actually really want! I love how Autumnal these colors are. Do you notice a scent at all?
10/17/12 16:57 Carol:
Oh, wow, I regret not buying these during elf's last sale. I was afraid they were going to be like NYX's jumbo lip pencils but the swatches look really glossy and hydrating.
10/18/12 5:43 m:
coco loco is so pretty on you!
10/18/12 7:51 Tiffany Martin:
I find ELF to be hit/miss and I love when they hit because they're so cheap! It's a great way to experiment to learn what colors look best on you, too, but I wish they had a larger color range in some of their products.
This is going on my list.
10/19/12 0:52 Tiffany Martin:
Oh man, I totally agree. Yeah, it's like a secret only you know, or a lotto win, ^_^. If the product sucks I'm always like "meh, it was only like $2" and then I don't care. But if it's good the win seems so amazing "can you believe this was only like $2?"
So much for logic, lol.
10/18/12 23:32 Sophie:
The tiki torches shade looks great on you!
10/19/12 0:58 cat:
I'm on such a high with the Clinique Chubby Sticks right now. Glad there's now a good budget option. The Revlon ones are VERY pigmented but I find them a bit too drying.
10/25/12 22:36 Kirstie:
These look awesome! I don't know what it is about jumbo lippies, but I just love them! Tiki torch looks a lot like Revlon peach parfait lip butter, am I right? That would be a great alternative for me because they're like $5 cheaper! Going to have to order me some!
1/8/13 11:53 Pro Style Studio:
I too love the Studio line more than anything else. I go NUTS when they have their 50% sales!! I appreciate your review. I will definitely go out and get the lipgloss sticks. Thanks. Will have to let you know how they look on us chocolate girls!
1/12/13 23:36 Jia:
I was looking for some reviews on this before I bought it and your review was amazing. But I was still worried cause my skin colour is darker than yours so I was looking for another review. And I found this one by Neicy Dacosta that completely plagiarized yours :
1/25/13 10:17 jcbg:
Oh my, yes, your blog was totally plagiarized!
1/25/13 10:58 jcbg:
That's unfortunate! I was going to say to take it as sort of compliment, but when I read her entry, I wondered if she even tried the product herself… Granted, I don't know this person, but I feel something like that says a lot about a person's character.
Oh well, as you said, it happens. Thanks for all your hard work, Muse! I know all your posts are your own, true and honest thoughts!
2/28/13 23:13 Michelle Luna:
I wish they would say which are shimmers too, because I prefer all my sparkle to be on my eyes and not my lips. That said, Sangria looks like the perfect color and finish, but now I see you guys are all mentioning mint…. eh… how minty are we talkin? I really can't stand menthol/camphor/peppermint/icy stuff at all, it "tastes like burning" and makes my eyes water. I can handle wintergreen or wrigley's-style spearmint, but nothing heavier. I'm avoiding the Revlon just bittens because a review said they were minty. (I quite love the flavor/scents of the Neutrogena and Sally Hansen penciles!) How would you rate the mint factor on this one?
4/7/13 15:37 angie:
could you install a translator please, I.m from romania and it.s hard to translate all, your blog is very cool, nice job!!!
4/9/15 10:40 Carolyn:
Late for the party here….but just ordered about 16 elf items and they arrived yesterday. Really had no clue ( still don't ) about this brand but ordered one of these and just tried it. You're right, these are great for that price. Very light but I was surprised at how smooth. They smell a little like crayons too. Will keep playing with it thru out the day. 😊


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This E3, Heavenly Sword started earning a name for itself beyond "Goddess of War." Is really as great playing as its visuals? Find out for yourself this week (hopefully); Eurogamer reported earlier today UK PS3 players would be getting their first slices of the action this Thursday when the demo hits PSN over there, but Sony has confirmed to 1UP that the demo will arrive in the North American PlayStation Network store this week as well.
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+ Cardinal George Pell, Archbishop of Sydney
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Today, Palm Sunday, Christians celebrate Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. His followers then gave Jesus due honour, but this changed quickly so that his enemies had him crucified by Friday. Everyone saw this, but not everyone saw the Risen Christ.
Last Tuesday on the feast of St. Joseph, Pope Francis was installed ceremonially as pope and successor of St. Peter. It was a wonderful and happy congregation in St. Peter's Square, tightly packed one on another, with about two M.C.G. grand final crowds present (200,000). This will no doubt sustain the Holy Father in the serious business which is now beginning.
5600 accredited media representatives were present from around the world, many more than in 2005.
Some don't like the Catholic message, but the church provides good copy and cannot be ignored. 132 delegations attended, with 31 heads of state, including a representative of the President of China and the outrageous 89 year old Robert Mugabe, the tyrant from Zimbabwe. A sprinkling of royals were there as well as the Orthodox Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew and a senior representative of the Patriarch of Moscow and leaders of the Jewish and Islamic faiths. Sir William Deane, former Governor General and Lady Deane represented Australia assisted by the Australian Ambassador to the Vatican, John McCarthy.
The ceremonial today is quite simple, when compared with the medieval pageantry which continued around Rome at different churches containing the relics of St. Peter some days; when the centrepiece was the pope receiving the triple-tiered crown representing his role as priest, prophet and king.
The emphasise today is more on service than kingship, so there is no coronation. Unfortunately another piece of medieval symbolism was also abolished. No longer is a lighted candle held before the new pope and then extinguished with the words "so passes the glory of the world".
One of the most impressive parts of the ceremony for me was when all the cardinals gathered around the high altar in the Basilica, above St. Peter's tomb, while the new pope, accompanied by the heads of the Eastern Catholic churches, descended into the crypt to pray and retrieve the Fisherman's ring and the pallium (or stole) from Peter's tomb which symbolize his role as bishop of Rome and head of the universal church.
By a happy coincidence a Sydney deacon, Daniel McCaughan, was one of the Pope's two assistants, who joined him in the crypt to retrieve and carry the ring, just as another Sydney deacon, Nicholas Rynne assisted the Pope in the earlier Mass for the cardinals in the Sistine Chapel. On a less exalted note the Australian flag waved by the delegation from the Sydney universities was by far the largest in the Square!
In the ancient Roman Empire Christians were persecuted off and on for nearly 300 years only receiving religious freedom under Emperor Constantine in 313.
St. Peter had been executed, head downwards, in Nero's circus, or race track, on the Vatican hill around 64 A.D. He was buried in a nearby cemetery, which can still be visited deep below the basilica.
Constantine decided to build a suitable memorial above Peter's tomb, levelling a good part of the hillside for the foundations of the church, which did not follow the design of a pagan temple, but the basilica form of a public meeting place. Today's high altar is the third, built one over the other, since the early fourth century. Pilgrims have been coming to pray from at least the second century, and their early graffiti can still be seen.
After these introductory prayers pope and cardinals processed to the Square, where the Mass was celebrated in fine weather, although it rained heavily on the days before and after St. Joseph's Day. The only additions to the traditional Mass were when two different cardinals placed the Fisherman's ring on the Pope's hand and draped around his neck the pallium or stole, made of white lamb's wool to signify a good shepherd and the sacrificial lamb, and decorated with six red crosses.
Pope Francis has a preaching style different both from that of Pope John Paul and Pope Benedict. His message was again simple and memorable; we were to care for one another and God's creation just as St. Joseph cared for the young Jesus as he grew into a man.
By any standards it was a memorable day. The pope has started well and is broadly accepted as a taxi driver and the waiter who served me a cappuccino both confirmed.
All Christians should pray that God will continue to bless him and lead him.


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I have installed Slackware 10.2 on my computer. First time I received an error installing KDE desktop in the error message was something about /var/log .... So started again the installation, but created another linux partition to be mounted as /var. Well the error still appears probably because the archive on the CD is corrupted. I can run the KDE desktop without problem but I would like to know is it ok I have create d this /var partition? Should I remove it? I do know that it is not recomanded to mount partitions under /etc, /bin ... but I haven't seen the recomandation not to mount partition under /var
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My first reading of this paper left the impression that it was an excellent illustration of the power of NMR chemical shift predictions being used to confirm or question the validity of a proposed structure. In this case the reported data for the alkaloid lamellarin did not appear to be consistent with those calculated for the proposed structure. This then led to the use of the Structure Elucidator package to generate a suite of structures more consistent with the reported data. The best candidate turns out to be lamellarin F, first reported in 1988 (J. Org. Chem. 53, 1988, 4570-74). Surprisingly, this fact is not mentioned in this paper. If it had been recognized, then a comparison of the NMR data published for lamellarin F with that for lamellarin would have shown a high degree of consistency, after allowance was made for the different solvents used in obtaining the spectra (DMSO vs CDCl3). Only two values appeared to be markedly different, those for C6 and C6a. Interestingly, from Fig 2 it can be seen that the calculated value for C6a is nearer to that reported for lamellarin F than that claimed for lamellarin gamma. The situation with data for C6 is more problematic. Another anomaly is the reported mp of 273-6 for lamellarin F, but 163-5 for lamellarin gamma. However, lamellarin gamma is reported as a white solid, with no indication of any solvent being used for recrystallisation, whereas lamellarin F was crystallized from DMSO.
The structure for lamellarin gamma should never have been accepted for publication, as it is quite clear (as pointed out in this paper) that there was a lack of identity in chemical shift data for C12 and C16, which should have been expected for the local symmetry in the structure proposed. Interestingly, the authors of the lamellarin gamma paper pointed out the similarity of the UV data for their compound with those for lamellarin F, but made no reference to the similarities in chemical shift data.
In the presentation of this paper, the compound should be referred to as lamellarin gamma (greek sign), not lamellarin g, in order to make comparison with the original more obvious.
PS. This feedback box should support the input of Greek Characters
There are a couple of characters in the comments that are missing. This is because the comments box does not support Greek Characters. We should consider an HTML editor for reviewers.
I think John is looking at the article in Firefox.In Firefox the gamma in the article shows as a g but it looks fine in Internet Explorer. Browser dependent font display unfortunately.


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Community College Notebook: Baratte continues to inspire after having brain surgery
Larry Baratte's inspiration is normally delivered from the pool deck.
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Microsoft's marketing blitz for its new Windows 8 operating system continues, this time with a campaign aimed at UAE buyers of its new software.
Microsoft Gulf and Emirates Holidays are offering Windows 8 users the opportunity to win a trip to some popular holiday destinations, including Istanbul, Dublin, Prague, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok.
According to AME Info, those who purchase Windows 8 devices before December 5 are eligible for the grand prize that includes two return Economy Class tickets on Emirates airlines plus four-star accommodation with breakfast and return airport transfers.
"With Windows 8 users have a lot to celebrate. Not only will they enjoy a faster, more fluid experience with Windows reimagined and a unique personalized user experience, they will also enter the draw to win one of eight Emirates Holidays packages up for grabs," said Faith Murray, Windows Business Group Lead, Microsoft Gulf.
The participating retailers include Carrefour, Sharaf DG, Plugins, Jumbo, Jackys, Lulu, Emax, Virgin and Compume. The grand prize winner will be announced on December 6.
Microsoft's advertising efforts for Windows 8 don't seem to be paying off, as the new operating system is reportedly considered a disappointing product when it comes to sales.
Source from within the Redmond campus have hinted that Steve Ballmer and the other Microsoft executives have called Windows 8's sales "disappointing" and even blamed the PC industry for the lack of devices running its new operating system.
If we are to trust analysts, Windows 8 sales would be much improved in 2013, as the PC industry it relies on is also expected to post a significant recovery.
The problem, however, is that consumers are still considering Windows 7 their top choice, as the lack of a Start menu and a Start button is believed to turn Windows 8 into a truly confusing working environment.


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The scale of Kielder Forest is enough to take your breath away! At 250 square miles it is England's largest forest.
But Kielder is not just about trees. At any one time, a quarter of the area of Kielder is open space, including England's largest area of blanket bog. Kielder is also England's most important red squirrel reserve, home to the biggest remaining population of red squirrels in the country. A visit to Kielder will uncover many surprises such as the Minotaur Maze and Skyspace, one of England's largest mountain bike trail network and home to Northumberland's only breeding osprey population. So if it is adventure or tranquillity and wild beauty you are after then there is something for you in this awe-inspiring place.
Crowned the best tourism experience of the year
Kielder Water & Forest Park won the prestigious honour at the VisitEngland 2013 Awards for Excellence and is now officially recognised as the best tourism experience in the country.
More information about other sites within Kielder Water Forest Park, including where to stay and where to eat, can be found at Visit Kielder.
Explore on foot
Miles of wild Northumberland await with some pretty spectacular views along the way.
Experience the Kielder 'buzz'
England's largest mountain bike trail network with miles of breathtaking singletrack awaits.
England's 'Big Country'
It doesn't get much better than trekking along miles of track and bridleway in England's last great wilderness.
Art and Architecture
The forest is a fantastic backdrop to showcase the work of some of the world's finest artists and architects.
Wild about Kielder!
Grab your binoculars and ID books! Ospreys, goshawks, buzzards, red squirrels, otters - the forest is home to many iconic species and unique habitats.
A Window on the Universe
Experience some of the darkest skies in the country and view the majesty of our galaxy at Kielder Observatory.
What's On?
Find out what's happening at Kielder over the next few months with our calendar of events.
Food and Drink
Running low on energy after all that exploration and exercise? Kielder Castle cafe (formerly the Duke's Pantry) at Kielder Castle provides the ideal refuelling stop, be it for a meal, drink or just a nibble of cake. Don't worry, we won't tell!
Kielder Water and Forest Park has been awarded a CLOtC Site Provider Award. The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC) is the national voice for learning outside the classroom. This award recognises organisations which actively welcome schools onto their site/s for self-led visits and ensure that the sites and any other services provided meet the needs of schools.
What do other visitors say?
5 StarsKen Rodgers, 4/Sep/2014
This was my first visit at Kielder with my wife, daughter and son in-law and it certainly will not be the last. What an absolute wonderful place to be, it was relaxing and there were breath taking views. The activities are great for every one. The stars at night are amazing here. I would recommend Kielder for any one that loves the outdoors in this beautiful place.
5 StarsAnonymous, 31/Mar/2014
5 StarsSteven, 28/Feb/2014
Along with Durham, this is my favourite part of England. The border country is seriously underrated. I would love to live and work in Kielder Forest & the people who get to day in and day out have my envy and appreciation for what they do, they really do a fantastic job. Brilliant place that can't be fully seen in a week never mind a day, it's a regular day out for me and my family.
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Other Names: Akame (Japanese); barra; cock-up; giant perch; lates (Polish, Russian); Nile perch; Palmer perch; perca gigante (Spanish). Centropomidae.
General Description: Barramundi (Lates calcarifer), with moist flesh and delicate flavor, are native to Australia's orthern tropical wilderness and are now being raised by aquaculture. Barramundi have gained a reputation as one of Australia's finest eating fish. One company, Australis, is now raising barramundi for the American market in a Massachusetts fish farm. Australian-born fingerlings are flown in live and then grown to portion-sized fish, which are harvested to order. Whole fresh barramundi are farmed in an environmentally responsible way.
Locale and Season: Farm-raised barramundi are available year-round. Wild fish are found year-round in Northern Australia.
Characteristics: An average barramundi weighs 12 pounds, but they can weigh up to 130 pounds. Prized for its sweet, buttery taste and succulent, delicate texture, barramundi is comparable to wild sea bass but moister and more delicate. The white flesh has a fairly high oil content, cooking up white with good-sized flake. Eat with the skin on or off; the skin crisps up beautifully. Fish that have spent time in turbid, muddy water can have muddy-tasting flesh.
How to Choose: Farm-raised barramundi are sold in three sizes: small, 1 to 1 1/4 pounds; medium, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds; and large, 1 1/2 to 2 1/4 pounds.
Storage: Store whole barramundi up to 2 days refrigerated.
Cut 3 slashes at the thicker head end in each side of whole barramundi before grilling or baking whole.
Grill, bake, roast, or steam whole; grill, sauté, pan-fry, or broil fillets.
Suggested Recipe: Barramundi in Banana Leaf (serves 4): Chop 1 red chile, 2 shallots, and the cleaned roots of 1 bunch cilantro. Combine with 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, the juice of 2 limes, and a large pinch of Australian lemon myrtle (or substitute grated lemon zest), mixing until sugar dissolves. Arrange 2 whole scored barramundi on banana leaves, cover with some of the sauce, wrap, and skewer shut. Grill packets 10 minutes on each side. Serve with remaining sauce.
Flavor Affinities: Arugula, Asian fish sauce, bok choy, brown sugar, cilantro, garlic, green chiles, lemon myrtle, lemon verbena, lime, mizuna, scallion, shallot, soy sauce, tatsoi.
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As it turns out, I could live on Mexican food or Chinese food for pretty much ever, except that I do so enjoy having some differentiation between my ankles and upper thighs, so I attempt to limit indulgences on both cuisines.
But, oh. A good taco. A good bit of sticky Orange Chicken.
When I was in college, I remember sitting down at one of the first dates I ever had with my husband and he offered me a french fry. Me, with my stringent college diet (aka Minute Rice and Ramen), realized as I reached for that fry that I hadn't eaten a fry since the middle of high school. Placing that precious little potato stick in my mouth was heaven. How had I lived so long without the perfect, simple flavor of french fries?
It was the beginning of a love affair. Me and that boy that fed me fries, we've been married 15 years and I still love fries as much as I did way back then.
As I was conjuring flavor creations for Alexia's "Reinvent a Classic" contest, I realized the only splendid way to make a french fry even tastier was to combine it with the flavors of Asian Cuisine. Because, you know, Chinese Food. Amen.
These fries are so.absurdly.good. And so easy! Just grab a bag of crinkle cut fries.
Open the bag. (See? This couldn't get any easier)
Coat them with a few basic ingredients…soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame seeds…
then bake them. How QUICK is this recipe?! And how totally, insanely delicious. (Pretty dang, that's how.)
Feisty Sesame Fries
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bag Alexia crinkle-cut fries
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Toss the fries with the soy sauce mixture, sprinkle with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes, then toss again to coat. Bake on a baking sheet coated in parchment, in an oven preheated to 400 degrees for 14-16 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with grilled bok choy, pineapple-teriyaki burgers, Sticky Mango Chicken Skewers, or Hot and Sour Soup. Enjoy!
Okay you! What other flavors should we toss on these fries?! I need your help! Please leave a comment and offer up your favorite fry flavor suggestions. Can't wait to hear!


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Ah here we are, finally! Hello all, welcome back to the Queens Courier's New York Mets blog! As you know, three and a half months ago I laid out 20 questions that would be answered over the course of the season by the 2011 Mets team and front office. Well while things were enigmatic prior to the season's kickoff, we've got a better idea of what's what in Metland now that our hindsight is 20/20. So, as promised, let's take a look at what did and did not pan out over the course of the season's first half. Here we go!
1. How will Sandy Alderson's first season turn out? – Arguably Sandy was the team's biggest acquisition of the offseason, and so far things have been a nice improvement over his predecessor. He made a number of tiny deals, and none of them can really be considered head-scratchers. He hasn't been shy to DL any player with an injury, which is good since there won't be any opportunity to aggravate the injury even further. He's made the first major deal of this year's MLB trading period, and it's one that made plenty of sense. There haven't been any boneheaded moves out of Alderson, something that certainly can't be said about Omar Minaya.
2. How will Terry Collins fare as the new Mets manager? – Though he surely wasn't anybody's first choice, Collins has done nothing but prove he was the best choice out there last winter. Collins has motivated these players to do their best, and most importantly, boost their confidence by letting them know that they belong in the big leagues. That's a stark difference than what Jerry Manuel did, and the results have certainly shown. It's not even a question: the Alderson-Collins connection is much better than the Minaya-Manuel one. Things are looking up.
3. What sort of season will Ike Davis post in Year #2? – Sigh. Well, he WAS avoiding the dreaded sophomore slump with a sweet .302/.383/.543 slash line over his first 36 games. That is, until an odd collision with David Wright in Colorado has put him on the shelf with an ankle injury since May. Things haven't exactly gone swimmingly for Ike in his recovery, and odds are he'll eventually need season-ending surgery in order to be 100% for next year. The real question now is whether or not his ankle will be what it once was when 2012 arrives.
4. What can we expect out of second base this year? – How about a revolving door? Brad Emaus who won the job out of spring training was given the boot rather quickly after failing to produce, and since then Daniel Murphy, Ruben Tejada, and Justin Turner have all seen time there. Tejada's done his typical "all glove, no bat" act, but Murphy and Turner have been impressive. Murph's got a .312/.351/.446 slash line this season, and Turner's been decent too with a .272 batting average and numerous clutch hits to his resume.
5. Are we seeing Jose Reyes' final days as a Met? – It's all but assured that Reyes will not be dealt prior to the trade deadline. So at least we'll get to see the potential NL MVP for a little while longer. Reyes has had an incredible season up to this point, leading the league in batting average, hits, three-baggers, and is second in steals with 30. His OBP is nearly .400, which is uncharted territory for Jose. Whether or not he'll be back for 2012 and beyond…well I guess the jury is still out on that one!
6. Which David Wright will show up in 2011? – Like Ike Davis, Wright was also injured on a strange play, this one a diving tag attempt against the Astros at Citi. Regardless, Wright was hitting a very underwhelming .226 in his first 39 games. He's on tap to return by the end of the month. Hopefully his return benefits the club rather than detract from it, especially since he'll be bumping one of Turner and Murphy out of the lineup, two of the more impressive bats this season for the Mets.
7. Will Jason Bay rebound? – Uh…nah, not really. Every time it looks like Bay's ready to hit consistently, he slips back into a deep slump. Right now he's 3 for his last 26, with no home runs, no RBI's. Gary Cohen put it well Friday night; it's been fits and starts for Bay. Unfortunately the down times have lasted a lot longer than the good ones for Bay, who's been a real bust ever since he signed in Queens.
8. Can Angel Pagan keep it up? – Unfortunately, this is the second Mets starting outfielder that hasn't lived up to expectations. He's just 10 for his last 55, and sports just a .670 OPS on the year. According to FanGraphs, his defense also hasn't lived up to what it was last year. Angel's basically looked like the player we were all skeptical about starting prior to last season.
9. What on earth can we expect out of Carlos Beltran? – With Beltran's two balky knees, no one knew what kind of season he'd have come 2011. Well, he's outdone all expectations and more. Beltran has been incredibly durable, leading the team in games played at 90. He's got a .287/.381/.512 slash this season, and is leading the league in doubles with 28. He's been nothing but money for the Mets this year, but he's on the trade block all right. Just how much longer will Carlos be producing for the Mets?
10. Can Josh Thole survive as an everyday player? – The answer to this one is no. Not only has Josh's bat been nothing to write home about in 2011, but his defense has really been brutal too, he leads the NL in passed balls with 13, which is inexcusable. Though backup Ronny Paulino's glove hasn't been all that better – he's 3rd in the league with 6 passed balls – he's hit .303 on the season, which is always nice to see out of a catcher.
11. Will we see Johan Santana at all? – Ha, not yet we haven't! It's been said he'll be back by the season's end, but likely won't be any real difference maker on the year's final result. But hey, with the way the Mets doctors misdiagnose seemingly everything, let's first see if he's even back in the first place. But so far, nothing to report here.
12. Can Mike Pelfrey handle being the ace of the Mets staff? – It sure doesn't look like he'll ever be an ace of a pitching staff. Pelf entered play today 5-8 with a 4.55 ERA. He was handed the title of ace this spring, but simply hasn't run with it. I'll even go as far to say if Santana does make a comeback this year, Pelf should be the one bumped to make room for him. He's been the worst starter of the year for our boys.
13. Will Jon Niese's stamina improve this year? – Niese has been great this year. He's got a 3.73 ERA in his 118.1 frames of work, and hopefully the good pitching continues until the season's end, a problem he had last year. But regardless, Niese has been impressive, and I feel the expectations can only get higher for the young lefthander.
14. RA Dickey: Fluke or Fabulous? – Well while Dickey hasn't been as eye-popping as he was last year, he's still been very very useful, not fluky. His record wouldn't show it, but his 3.70 ERA in 121.2 is almost identical to Niese's, which shows he's been a bit of a hard luck loser in 2011. Despite that, he's been very useful in Flushing.
15. How will Chris-squared perform? – Let's start with Chris Capuano. He's gone 8-8 with a 4.12 ERA, and has been even better as the season has progressed with a 2.57 ERA in his last 7 starts. Though initially believed to be just a 5 starter, Cap's been a nice addition to the Mets rotation. Chris Young on the other was good, but it only lasted 4 starts before a shoulder injury cost him his 2011. Then again, his injury opened up a fulltime spot in the front five for rookie Dillon Gee. Though he's struggled over the course of his last 4 starts, Gee's proven he certainly belongs in the big leagues for good.
16. What will we see out of K-Rod? – Well, we did see effective closing, that is until he was shipped to Milwaukee in a trade over the All-Star break. Even still, K-Rod was a model citizen following the problems he encountered last year, and was a very productive pitcher when called upon. Best of luck in Wisconsin!
17. Will Bobby Parnell be groomed as the Mets 2012 closer? – Well, the time may be upon us now that K-Rod's been dealt. Recent talk has said that Jason Isringhausen will get first dibs on any save opportunities, but perhaps that's just for future trade display. Parnell deserves to be this club's closer, and whether it be in 2011 or 2012, it's only a matter of when, not if.
18. Can Tim Byrdak replace Pedro Feliciano? – Well, considering Feliciano won't be pitching at all this year thanks to injury, I guess Byrdak's been better. His line against lefties is .246/.306/.404 isn't exactly the lights-out line he has over the course of his career, but I suppose it's decent enough considering just how horribly he started off 2011.
19. How will the bench perform? – Honestly, the bench hasn't been too terrible. Paulino, Murphy, and Turner have all been productive when pressed into duty. Scott Hairston started off slow as molasses, and has come around to be the best of the bunch with an .850 OPS. Willie Harris, Lucas Duda, and Jason Pridie, though none deserve to start, have had their moments over the first half of the season.
20 Last, but certainly not least, will the Mets financial troubles affect this team? – Not really. Frank Robinson, who knows a thing or two about financially struggling teams as he managed the Expos up until their death, said prior to the season that the Mets money woes were worse and that it would distract the team. Fortunately that has not happened, and Collins has done a very good job keeping the team's head in the game where it belongs. And thankfully for David Einhorn, it looks as if the money woes of the Mets will not be long-lived. Take that Frank!!!


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Green Restaurants: Larkburger goes with Renewable Choice Energy Wind-Power.
Wind-Generated Energy Accounts for 100% of Larkburger's Electricity.
Larkburger, the Vail Valley and Boulder-based quick-gourmet burger restaurant, announced today that wind-power now generates 100% of the electricity needs for its two Colorado restaurant locations.
As of September 1, 2009, the company is offsetting electric energy use through wind-power broker Renewable Choice Energy Inc. of Boulder, Colo., which
"…connects wind-power producers with wind-power consumers."
Larkburger has purchased 201,000-kilowatt hours of wind-power, to date.
"Larkburger is committed to minimizing its environmental footprint, and using a renewable energy source reinforces this," said Larkburger President Adam Baker. "From all-natural ingredients to compostable corn cups and containers to reclaimed wood paneling on walls to purchasing wind-power credits, it's important to us to be as progressive as we can."
About Larkburger
Driven by wholesome food and an eco-friendly philosophy, Larkburger's menu items and daily operations are designed around a natural experience. Larkburger uses natural ingredients including Cattlemen Select Black Angus ground beef, heartland soybeans and natural Breyers' ice cream. All of the company's packaging is compostable, including PLA corn cups and spudware utensils.
*Note: we're not sure if the cows are grass-fed, and PLA compostable cups are made of GMO corn, which we're not huge fans of.
Larkburger also recycles its canola oil for automotive fuel, utilizes efficiency-rated commercial appliances and panels its walls with reclaimed Monterey Cypress. As the restaurant grows, Larkburger is committed to improving its eco-friendly practices, building responsibly, using sustainable, recyclable and renewable materials and decreasing waste.
Larkburger Menu
Larkburger's menu includes a 100% Cattlemen's Select Black Angus ground beef, turkey, tuna and portabella mushroom burgers, grilled cheese sandwich and children's items, salads and soy beans, Breyers' milkshakes, beer, fountain sodas and the ever-popular truffle and parmesan hand-cut fries.
"Larkburger is committed to serving the ultimate, most wholesome burger that is made fresh and fast," stated Baker. "By focusing our efforts, we are able to offer a small menu of superb choices at affordable prices. We're doing one thing, and doing it right."
About Renewable Choice Energy
Renewable Choice helps businesses and individuals understand and reduce their environmental impact with renewable energy and other clean technology solutions. Renewable sells wind energy credits to businesses and homes since wind farms can't physically deliver wind-powered electricity directly to restaurant locations. Renewable buys credits from wind farms across the country, including ones in Colorado.
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I haven't paid attention to this publication until recently … does Elephant ever promote vegetarian restaurants, like VG Burger or Leaf?
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Update: the official release with casting information is now posted.
I haven't seen the details yet or the press release, but according to the BravoPR twitter account Top Chef has been renewed for a seventh season:
BravoPR Bravo Picks Up Season 7 of "Top Chef," Launches Nationwide Casting Calls
Hardly a surprise, but still happy news for fans of the show. We'll post the details as soon as we see them.


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Taylor Swift Celebrated Her 24th Birthday With a Garden Party – And Lorde [PHOTOS]
Taylor Swift had the best birthday ever! And she celebrated her big 2-4 with a surprising new pal: Lorde!
Demi Lovato Reveals Anxiety Issues + Why She Changes Her Style Constantly [VIDEO]
Demi Lovato is a hair and style chameleon, but she always manages to look like herself -- she's never forcing anything. Aside from her multitude of looks, she also has multiple talents ... and multiple issues that eventually led to rehab. She opened up about everything to Nylon.
Taylor Swift Is Furious That Harry Styles + Kendall Jenner Are Dating
Drama! One Direction heartthrob Harry Styles and Taylor Swift had a notoriously bad breakup, but sources say he was trying to win her back recently ... until he got with Kendall Jenner.
Kelly Clarkson + Brandon Blackstock's Ex Wife Slam Cheating Rumors
Hell hath no fury like Kelly Clarkson scorned! The original 'American Idol' just married Brandon Blackstock in October and seems blissfully happy -- so she didn't take lightly when rumors hit the 'net of Blackstock creeping around with lessers.
Joe Jonas Says He's 'Relieved' After New York Magazine Tell-All Essay
Joe Jonas raised a lot of eyebrows (and got a lot of side eye) for his New York magazine essay in which he basically penned a tell-all about his time as a Jonas Brother -- and threw Miley Cyrus and ex Demi Lovato under the bus in the process.
But it's all good, because he feels great about it.
Rumored Snippet of Beyonce's 'Grown Woman' Video Leaks [VIDEO]
Harry Styles + Kendall Jenner Still Dating + Spotted Leaving New York City Hotel
Harry Styles of One Direction and Kendall Jenner were spotted leaving a New York City hotel together. PR stunt or not, they're still on!
Demi Lovato Responds to Joe Jonas' Essay + Reveals She's Working on a Memoir
Joe Jonas pretty much threw his ex Demi Lovato under the bus in his revealing New Yorker essay about his time in the Jonas Brothers. (For those unaware, he said she and Miley Cyrus convinced him to smoke weed, despite them being 14 or 15 and him being 17 or 18 at the time, and that he only dated Lovato in order to "save" her from her issues.) And now Lovato is speaking out about it.
Vin Diesel Mourns With Paul Walker's Family
The death of Paul Walker devastated many, but few more so than his 'Fast And the Furious' co-star Vin Diesel. The actor, who played Dom alongside Walker's Brian O'Conner in the franchise, spoke out numerous times about the loss -- each missive got more moving. Get your tissues ready!
Kelly Clarkson Dishes on Babies, Christmas + More [VIDEO]
What does Kelly Clarkson want to have 'Wrapped in Red' this year?
Jennifer Lawrence Says She's an Alcoholic … Because She's Scared of Spiders
Poor Jennifer Lawrence! The 'Hunger Games: Catching Fire' star broke down crying on set of her hit movie. What happened?
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Deputies say one person was sent to a hospital after being stabbed in the neck around 5:30 p.m. Monday.
Deputies said the stabbing happened in the woods in the 12000 block of East Colonial Drive, near the Congo River Golf Course.
The victim, who was sent to ORMC, is listed in stable condition.
Deputies said the stabbing suspect, who reportedly knows the victim, fled on foot into the woods. They continue searching for him.
No other details were immediately released.
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MASSENA - The village boards in Potsdam and Massena passed measures last week allowing an override of the 2 percent tax cap, if necessary. when they develop their spending plans for 2013-14.
Massena Mayor James F. Hidy called the motion a safety net in case the village board has to raise the property tax rate beyond 2 percent in their 2013-14 budget. The board will be reviewing the villages budget and projected tax rates in the coming weeks. The villages fiscal year runs from June 1 to May 31.
We strive to stay below the 2 percent tax cap. (But) this allows us to override the tax cap if the village needs to raise taxes for an unforeseen reason, Mr. Hidy said.
The village of Potsdams Board of Trustees also voted last week to override the the states 2 percent tax levy limit. Potsdam Mayor Steven W. Yurgartis said the override was a precautionary measure to ensure the village didnt inadvertently break the tax levy cap.
The law requires the local governments and school districts to raise taxes no more than 2 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less, according to the states Department of Taxation and Finance website.Local goverments can override the tax cap if they have the support of 60 percent of the board.Mr. Yurgartis called the tax levy cap a misnomer, noting the tax levy cap is not actually 2 percent. The actual tax levy cap is based on a number of factors, including growth of the local tax-base, exemptions on contributions to retirement plans from the following year and future revenue from payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) programs.
Its a complicated formula (for determining the tax levy) - so complicated that even the comptrollers office has trouble explaining it, Mr. Yurgartis said. (And) if we were to exceed the cap there will be some serious penalties.
Mr. Yurgartis would like the village to avoid any increases in the tax rate, but he noted the village is in dire fiscal straits, facing rising costs for pensions and health care.
We just got started on this years budget process. Were looking at a pretty difficult fiscal situation, but we want to keep tax rates flat, Mr. Yurgartis said. I cant make any promises (on the tax rate).
Mr. Hidy believes the village of Massena is in a strong enough financial position that a tax rate hike wont be necessary. He pointed out this has so far been a relatively mild winter, compared to years past, which has saved the village on salt and running plows.
I think were in good shape, but well have to see the departments (proposed) budgets, Mr. Hidy said.
Last year, the Massena Town Council increased its property tax rate by 29 percent for property owners in the town inside the village. But Mr. Hidy believes the village is in a stronger financial position than the town and said an increase of that size will not be necessary for the village. He thinks some of the towns financial woes are a result of the state no longer providing gaming compact money that it received from the state from revenues generated at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino.
I think the town relied on the gaming compact money, and with that money not being there anymore it put them in a precarious situation, he said.
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VIDEO: Orleans is a little out of our coverage area, but this is too good to pass up. Congrats to the Orleans-based Spirit of America Band, regulars in the Barnstable July 4 parade down Main Street, Hyannis (4 p.m. start time).
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Joey McIntyre Visits Children's Hospital Boston
-- Joey McIntyre joining Keith Lockhart and musicians from The Boston Pops to spread holiday cheer to patients at Children's Hospital Boston.
-- Rihanna listening to DJ Mel DeBarge at Marquee's Seventh Year anniversary in NYC.
-- Jamie-Lynn Sigler getting a massage and facial at NuBest Salon & Spa in Manhasset, New York.
PHOTOS: Where the celebs get pampered
-- Brian Austin Green and Megan Fox looking cozy in a booth at 101 Coffee Shop in Hollywood, Calif.
-- Kevin Connolly being invited by a family to sit with them at the NY Rangers vs. NY Islanders game at Madison Square Garden.
-- Chris Brown dancing with friends at Keri Hilson's album release party at Greenhouse in NYC.
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-- Penn Badgley and Shawn Pyfrom spending their Christmas Eve at Asellina in NYC.
-- Bill Clinton shopping at the Westchester Mall in White Plains, New York with three secret service agents in tow.
-- Kristin Cavallari getting a manicure at 1st Spa Nails in Vernon Hills, Ill.
-- Lady Gaga causing a commotion outside of Bergdorff Goodman's Men's Store in Manhattan.
-- Usher and Trey Songz hanging out in the Remy Martin-sponsored VIP area of Royale Lounge after their sold-out concert at TD Garden in Boston, Mass.
-- Amar'e Stoudemire of the New York Knicks having dinner and drinking Heinekens at STK in NYC.


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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Upcoming Events
October 8, 2015
Science on Tap: Dr Anthony Chang
October 9, 2015
GVSU Opera Theatre Dido and Aeneas
October 12, 2015
Earth Science Week 2015
October 12, 2015
Jonestown Survivor
October 13, 2015
Earth Science Week 2015
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Chemistry Seminar with Dr. Richmond Sarpong
April 16, 2014
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Cook DeWitt Center
Ott Lectureship related event
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Strategies and Tactics for Chemical Synthesis Inspired by Alkaloids
Chemistry Seminar at 1 p.m.
Cook DeWitt Center
Allendale Campus
Dr. Richmond Sarpong was born in Ghana, West Africa in 1974 and lived in various countries in Africa including Zambia and Botswana. He received his B.A degree from Macalester College (St. Paul, Minnesota, USA) in 1995. During that time he carried out undergraduate research in organic chemistry with Professor Rebecca Hoye. He conducted his Ph.D. research with Professor Martin F. Semmelhack at Princeton University (Princeton, New Jersey, USA) and completed his degree in 2000. At Princeton, his research center on organic synthesis. After three and a half years as a postdoctoral fellow with Professor Brian Stoltz at Caltech (Pasadena, California, USA) working on natural products synthesis, he began his independent career at the University of California, Berkeley where he has recently been promoted to Full Professor (officially effective July 2014). Richmond has been the recipient of several awards including a Sloan Research Scholar award and a Camille-Dreyfus Teacher Scholar award. His current research interests span the development of new strategies for natural product synthesis.


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Windsor Express all-star guard Darren Duncan will not be returning to the club next season after signing a contract to play in Europe.
Duff: Express draw 2,800 at Caesars
Express move into first place
A gathering of 2800 packed the Caesar's Windsor Colosseum for Wednesday's NBL Canada game.
Brown scores 24 points in win over Power
Duncan rehabs injured knee in Windsor
Duff: Express live to fight another day
Bigger, tougher Express tackle Lightning
Duncan hopes to lead Express past ex-teammates
Express guards Duncan, Helms form dynamic duo
Express believe they are getting better
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What's a better springtime treat than some ballet alfresco? Texan dance lovers are in luck: Houston Ballet will present three free performances at the Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park on May 11, 12 and 13 at 8 pm. The company will dance excerpts of Giselle, Swan Lake and Le Corsaire. Grab your free tickets (4 per person over age 16 while they last) at the Miller Outdoor Theatre box office the day of the performance between 10:30 am and 1 pm.
Haven't nailed down any summer plans yet? There's still time to apply to the Royal Academy of Dance's two-week Performance Course, new to the United States this year. Instead of focusing on technique, the spotlight in this intensive shifts to choreography, with a number of dance professionals setting original work on the students. After a morning class, dancers spend their days learning everything from modern to musical theater pieces, which they then perform at the end of the workshop.
American Ballet Theatre principal Herman Cornejo, New York City Ballet principal Tiler Peck, Alvin Ailey's iconic Matthew Rushing, Martha Graham Dance Company star Katherine Crockett. Artists from New York City's top dance companies are teaming up tonight for a benefit for the American Cancer Society. "Dance Against Cancer," produced by New York City Ballet's Daniel Ulbricht and former Carolina Ballet dancer Erin Fogarty, is now in its second year.
New York City's Steps on Broadway (with P3Productions) is putting together a new reality tv show that will follow the personal journeys of a handful of Steps regulars. They are currently casting dancers to film a reel to send out in hopes of getting picked up.
The producers want New York City-based dancers (ages 17 and up) of all genres. Any professional, student, retired dancer or dance teacher who makes Steps a regular part of their life is invited to apply. Filming will start this summer.
Prix de Lausanne is one of ballet's most powerful professional springboards. Think you might have what it takes to go up against some of the top students in the world? Take class with a Prix de Lausanne winner and learn what the prestigious competition is all about. Special master classes are being offered in the following cities:
San Francisco - May 6 San Francisco Ballet School Teacher: Maria Kochetkova and others from the San Francisco Ballet School Question and Answer : to be announced
Ballet superstars don't get much bigger than Wendy Whelan and Desmond Richardson. This winter, the two inimitable dancers teamed up for a one-night-only performance in New Orleans to commemorate Richardson's last season as a performer with Complexions. If you haven't seen Jim Lafferty's gorgeous shots of their rehearsals in our April/May issue, you're missing out. This is one outtake we didn't have room for in the magazine, and I had to share it.
The word "character" in ballet can be used to describe a type of dance, such as the folk dances in Swan Lake, or the act of embodying role. At the "American Ballet Theatre: A Cast of Characters" event at the Guggenheim museum, the dancers performed excerpts from a range repertoire that ABT will presenting at New York City's Metropolitan Opera House this coming season, and spoke about their artistic process with panelist John Meehan, a professor of dance at Vassar College and former ABT studio company director.
Pennsylvania Ballet presents Trey McIntyre's Peter Pan for the first time this May. PAB soloist Lauren Fadeley, who'll dance the part of Wendy, is guest-blogging the rehearsal process for Pointe. Read her first post here.
Dance is literally intoxicating at Ballets With a Twist. The New York City–based dance troupe is known for bringing cocktails to life onstage. Choreographer Marilyn Klaus' work celebrates popular drinks like the martini, the mai tai and the manhattan—and audience members get one to sip on the spot. It's a concept that's sure to draw a younger crowd to the theater. This weekend Ballets With a Twist will premiere "Mint Julep" at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City.
What would it be like to dance with The Joffrey Ballet? Get an inside look with "Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance." The first documentary of the legendary company is a treasure trove of archival footage and images. It will have a week-long run at Cinema Village in New York City starting tomorrow, with special guest panelists offering their personal stories about the company. April 27 will feature Francesca Corkle and Denise Jackson, and April 28 will feature Margo Sappington.
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Conditions on these ships were indeed hellish. In many instances the Japanese packed as many as 1,000 prisoners into a ship that should have carried perhaps 250. The holds were so crowded that it was impossible to lie down, and there was insufficient fresh air, food, or water. The heat in the holds was often unbearable, and the small number of buckets allotted for human waste quickly overflowed, causing hundreds of cases of dysentery. In these circumstances, many prisoners suffocated or went insane. The Japanese often refused to allow the prisoners to bury their dead at sea.
Casualties on the hell ships were often horrendous, because the unmarked ships fell prey to Allied aircraft, surface vessels, and submarines. Only 8 men out of 1,782 survived the 24 October 1944 torpedo attack on the Arisan Maru. Prisoners attempting to swim away from the sinking ship were shot by their Japanese captors from above decks. On 18 September 1944, only 200 prisoners of 750 survived a British submarine torpedo attack on the Shinyo Maru. In the autumn of 1944, more than 4,000 Allied prisoners were killed or drowned aboard hell ships sunk by Allied submarines.
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Further Reading
Giles, Donald T. Captive of the Rising Sun: The POW Memoirs of Rear Admiral Donald T. Giles, USN. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press, 1994.; Hubbard, Preston. Apocalypse Undone: My Survival of Japanese Imprisonment during World War II. Nashville, TN: Vanderbilt University Press, 1990.; Kerr, Bartlett E. Surrender and Survival: The Experience of American POWs in the Pacific. New York: William Morrow, 1985.; Wright, John M. Captured on Corregidor: Diary of an American P.O.W. in World War II. London: McFarland, 1988.


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President Barack Obama is to award the National Medal of Arts and the National Humanities Medal to 20 people Wednesday in the White House East Room.
Among the 10 being given the National Medal of Arts are pianist Van Cliburn, musicians Quincy Jones, Sonny Rollins and James Taylor, author Harper Lee and actress Meryl Streep. National Humanities Medals honorees include historians Jacques Barzun and Gordon Wood, and authors Joyce Carol Oates and Philip Roth. The first lady will take part in the ceremony.
Earlier, the president meets with advisers and has lunch with Vice President Joe Biden. And after the ceremony, both men will meet with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Oval Office.
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Dedicated client focus and relationships have been and always will be our touchstone. Here at DHG, you'll receive personalized service provided by a team of professionals who are eager to share their knowledge and experience with you. We draw on our extensive resources to combine comprehensive assurance, tax and advisory services.
Since our founding, a commitment to our people has been at the heart of everything we do. We employ and retain best-in-class professionals with the goal of cultivating meaningful careers to best serve our clients. Our drive to embrace innovation, nurture relationships and build leaders for tomorrow is fundamental to the core values and practices that set DHG apart. When you work with us, you get more than a bundle of services. You get a relationship with a resourceful team fully dedicated to your success.
DHG builds valuable careers for our people and helps our clients achieve their goals. Our four core values—trust, relationships, passion and innovation—represent the qualities that drive our decisions and behavior. These values are reflected in our personnel and guide us in shaping the culture that sets DHG apart.
Our passion to serve goes beyond the work we do for our clients. The Dixon Hughes Goodman Foundation demonstrates a culture that seeks to put people first. Our team is united in working to inspire change and enrich the lives of the people who make up the communities in which we live and work. More than a corporate social obligation, philanthropy is our whole-hearted commitment.
Together, we have brought real change to our local communities. Every year, we collaborate to raise funds benefiting colleges and universities and donate millions of pounds of food to local food banks. From building houses to participating in charity runs to mentoring school children, our individual offices work to make a difference in their local communities.
It's all part of our people-centered philosophy. Whether we're giving our time or providing financial support, DHG is committed to building better communities for the people we serve.
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The Pickwick is a versatile canvas roll-top backpack whose design complements the ease that epitomizes a urban journey by bicycle. Made from water-resistant cotton and genuine Brooks leather trim, it features one secret pocket and one extra compartment, both hidden on the back of the bag, completed with waterproof zips.
• dimensions: 16"W x 14.5-19"H x 4.75" D
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