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If journalism is the first draft of history, Hannah Arendt's Eichmann in Jerusalem was not a draft but a whirlwind. Coming shortly, a recap and full video recording of the Dart Center's standing room only event that took place Thursday, October 3 with moral philosopher and Einstein Forum Executive Director, Susan Neiman, and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and MacArthur Fellow, Tina Rosenberg. The occasion marked the 50th anniversary of Arendt's still-controversial landmark in human rights reportage.
Coming soon: event recap and full video coverage.
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Susan Neiman is a moral philosopher with an interest in exploring the persistence of Enlightenment thought and reinterpreting past thinkers for contemporary contexts. She is Director of the Einstein Forum, having previously taught at Yale University and Tel Aviv University. The Wall Street Journal called her 2008 Moral Clarity: A Guide for Grown-Up Idealists "an argument for re-engaging with the moral vocabulary of the country." Her 2002 work, Evil in Modern Thought: An Alternative History of Philosophy, explains philosophy's quest, touching on Kant, among others, as one perpetually in search of a perfect understanding of evil. Born in Atlanta, Neiman received her doctorate degree from Harvard University.
Tina Rosenberg is co-writer of the New York Times Fixes column and author, most recently, of Join the Club: How Peer Pressure Can Transform the World. For ten years she was a member of the New York Times editorial board writing editorials on foreign affairs. She is a contributing writer to the Times Sunday magazine. She has written two other books: Children of Cain: Violence and the Violent in Latin America, and The Haunted Land: Facing Europe's Ghosts After Communism, which won the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award.
Bruce Shapiro is the executive director of the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, encouraging innovative reporting on violence, conflict and tragedy worldwide from the Center's headquarters at Columbia University in New York City. An award-winning reporter on human rights, criminal justice and politics, Shapiro is a contributing editor at The Nation and U.S. correspondent for Late Night Live on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Radio Nation.
As an investigative journalist and commentator Shapiro has covered terrain ranging from inner-city neighborhoods to the chambers of the U.S. Supreme Court for The Nation, BBC, CNN, Fox News and NPR. Beginning in the mid-1990s Shapiro began extensive reporting on crime victims and American society, and documented the intersection of politics and violence on issues ranging from capital punishment to combat trauma. He was national correspondent for Salon.com, and wrote for the New York Times Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, the Guardian and numerous other publications worldwide.
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Dunnigan leads Ship men's swimming >> Shippensburg University Sophomore Jake Dunnigan posted a personal-best time in the 200 IM on Thursday to lead the Raiders at the 2014 PSAC Championships at the Graham Aquatic Center.
Dunnigan's time of 1:56.53 in the event was good for a 14th-place finish and was 1.5 seconds better than his previous best.
During the night session, Dunnigan swam the breaststroke leg of the 200-yard medley relay that managed sixth place in 1:37.77. Sophomore Stefan Szilagyi (Bloomsburg/Bloomsburg) opened the relay with the backstroke leg, followed by Dunnigan and eventually anchored with a strong freestyle anchor leg by senior Chris Bankert (Spring Grove/Spring Grove) that ultimately pushed SU past Gannon.
"I thought our men performed well, and we had a large number of personal bests," Raiders coach Tim Verge said. "Jake had a great day, and I like what we are capable of moving forward.
SU sits in seventh place after the first day.
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2 su women place in finals >> Shippensburg University senior Julie Brown notched her fourth career top-8 finish in the 50 freestyle on Thursday at the PSAC Championships to lead the SU women in day one.
Her time of 23.76 was good for third and was just four tenths off the school record she set last season.
Sophomore Rikki Sargent also had a good day, finishing second in the 200 IM with a time of 2:07.26. The Lady raiders sit in sixth place after the first day.
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New data has shed light on how teens use social networking Internet sites such as MySpace and Facebook to publicize the seamier sides of their lives. Of 500 randomly selected online profiles of people who reported their age as 18, 54% contained information on risky behaviours including substance abuse, violent behaviour, and sexual behaviour.
"We used to write down these things in our diaries," says Michelle Ybarra, MPH, PhD, and researcher at Internet Solutions for Kids, an American non-profit group exploring online youth behaviour. Of the generational shift from discreet personal admissions to full disclosure on the Internet, Ybarra says, "it's a huge shock for adults. They say to their kids: 'how can you put that out there?'"
But teens do not see a personal-private divide the same way as parents do. "From the kids' perspective, they think it's just friends accessing the information, which for the most part is true." Although meeting new people is an aspect to social sites, for the most part it is about connecting with people you already know, explains Ybarra.
Then teens realize the hard way it's a much bigger world than they anticipated. "It's fine when this information stays in the small world with friends. But then it's job or school interviews and suddenly all the wrong people know all about last weekend when you got drunk, fell down, and didn't know who you woke up with. Not exactly behaviour that inspires confidence in bosses or the Dean of the Harvard Law School."
One recent study attempted an intervention on teens who were posting personal details. One hundred and ninety of these profiles were sent an e-mail from a physician noting the risky behaviour and suggesting a change to the displayed information. Information on where to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases was also provided. Nearly 14% of the email recipients deleted their postings on risky behaviours. A control group who were not sent an email deleted only 5% of suspect postings.
"We know the intervention reduced the postings, but we don't know if it reduced the actual behaviour," says Ybarra, adding the intervention probably worked in the sense that it revealed to teens that "the world is bigger than they realise." Ybarra also suspects a message from a physician "probably carries more weight than a message from a parent."
To Ybarra however, the risky behaviour is a bigger issue than digitally spilling the beans about it on Facebook. While there are risks tthat posting information on social sites might make a teen more vulnerable, "it's about the behaviours, not the posting. It's normal to experiment, but it is not normal to get drunk every weekend and post sexy pictures."
When teenagers are more public about these types of behaviours, it creates an opportunity for parents and others to have a positive influence. Ybarra explained, "On the good side, it can make parental monitoring easier. If your child or your friend is posting, you can tell what they are up to."
Adolescence is often a trying time for parents and teens. Experts agree that one of the most important ways to help navigate through the rough patches is to keep communication open. Social networking sites are just one of the latest ways to do exactly that.
"Adults should get familiar with tools their kids are using. Go on Facebook and create your own profile," says Ybarra, noting parents becoming 'friends' with their kids online is not unusual. And while this might make teens think twice about what they are posting, parents should focus on the behaviour, which requires two-way communication that reading Internet posts alone cannot provide.
Moreover, Ybarra says teens have always had ways of concealing information about their lives from parents. "Some have two profiles: one for the parent and the 'real' profile, or the teen may even refuse a friendship from a parent online," she says. "But this is not new. The kid can say 'I'm going to Suzie's house' and she's off to Brad's. There has always been lying. As with bullying, the Internet does not cause these problems."
Megan A. Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH; Malcolm R. Parks, PhD; Frederick J. Zimmerman, PhD; Tara E. Brito; Dimitri A. Christakis, MD, MPH Display of Health Risk Behaviors on MySpace by Adolescents Prevalence and Associations Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2009;163(1):27-34.
Megan A. Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH; Ann VanderStoep, PhD; Malcolm R. Parks, PhD; Frederick J. Zimmerman, PhD; Ann Kurth, PhD; Dimitri A. Christakis, MD, MPH Reducing At-Risk Adolescents' Display of Risk Behavior on a Social Networking Web Site A Randomized Controlled Pilot Intervention Trial Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2009;163(1):35-41.
Kimberly J. Mitchell, PhD; Michele Ybarra, MPH, PhD Social Networking Sites Finding a Balance Between Their Risks and Benefits Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2009;163(1):87-89.
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Practically every episode has a love interest for Captain Kirk. Usually it's the random alien women he meets.
Then there's other characterizations that are basically caricatures, like Chekov, and Scotty.
It seems also that every episode had to have a hand to hand fist fight with Kirk and a baddie, with that famous fight music behind them trumpeting along.
And a lot of the episode were just pure 60's cornball, like finding a planet full of mobsters, or a planet exactly like Earth but with children.
That seems to be the general idea of what TOS is (and the idea the new film remake is built on), but if you actually watch all 79 episodes, it turns out this isn't the case at all. Except for the cornball. I personally can't watch one episode of the show without cringing. But that's just because the 60s science fiction really isn't my thing.
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Canal Winchester and the Canal Winchester school district will come together at 2:45 p.m. Friday to celebrate Arbor Day at Winchester Trail Elementary School, 6865 Gender Road in Canal Winchester.
"We want to teach students about the importance of rain gardens and the environment," said Dick Miller, Canal Winchester's urban forester.
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Former child psychologist Jonathan Kellerman brings us the 11th installment in the reliable series featuring child psychologist Alex Delaware. Here Delaware teams up again with his old friend Detective Milo Sturgis of the LAPD to investigate the brutal murder of Dr. Hope Devane. Her bestselling book about how men victimize women made her famous; did it also lead to her death? As Sturgis and Delaware begin probing into the details of her life, they find more and more secrets and slowly close in on a killer filled with hate. As usual, Kellerman combines convincing psychological portraits with good dialogue and a plot that coils to a tense finish.
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Kellerman is at his page-turning best in his latest Alex Delaware adventure (after The Web), an investigation into the savage stabbing murder of Hope Devane, a psychology professor and celebrity author. The LAPD, unable to solve the case after three months, reassigns it to Lieutenant Milo Sturgis. Milo calls on his friend Alex, a compassionate, astute psychologist, for insight into the victim, who had a seemingly routine academic career and marriage until writing a pop-psych relationship book. Delving beneath the veneer of Hope's life, Alex uncovers possible enemies: a man with whom she clashed on a TV talk show; students brought before her committee on sexual harassment; patients at a beleaguered women's health clinic where she volunteered. Further questions are raised about the victim's relationships with her doctoral supervisee Casey Locking; about the fertility specialist, from whom she received hefty consultation fees; about her sex life; about a shadowy link to an organized crime figure and the murder of a Las Vegas call girl. Each new avenue of investigation leads Alex and Milo to a dead end until they reach back into Hope Devane's childhood, which reveals links to the present that provide the shocking answer to the puzzle. Kellerman may not be a great stylist, but his serpentine plot and cast of mysterious characters grip the reader to the final page. Major ad/promo.
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Jeff Brunswick, whose troubled police career included a firing and re-hiring, admitted Thursday he also used a prostitute and then helped her sell herself.
Brunswick, 57, pleaded guilty to promoting prostitution and two counts of unauthorized use of the police crime computer to look up information on his girlfriend and her relative.
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Mr. Lewis said Mr. Spanier had "scant involvement" in the complaints — and had no idea either was sexual in nature.
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Lewis said, assumes that former graduate assistant Mike McQueary told coach Joe Paterno in 2001 that he saw something sexual in a locker room shower, and that Paterno echoed that to athletic director Tim Curley and vice president Gary Schultz.
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The last few years have dealt a devastating blow to the arguments used to postpone comprehensive immigration reform -- especially the notion that the border needs to be "secured" first.
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While France faces the prospect of losing its AAA credit rating, likely from S&P first, the CDS market has already marked down its view of France's creditworthiness. The cost of insuring French debt is more expensive than the following countries and I include their S&P FX credit rating: Brazil (BBB), Chile (A+), China (A+), Columbia (BBB-), Czech Republic (A+), Indonesia (BB+), Japan (AA-), Malaysia (A-), Mexico (BBB), New Zealand (AA), Panama (BBB-), Peru (BBB-), Philippines (BB+), South Africa (A-), South Korea (A) and Thailand (BBB+).
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NORSWORTHY, BENJAMIN H. (1838–1901). Benjamin H. Norsworthy, Confederate officer, was born in Alabama, on November 26, 1838. Norsworthy moved to Texas immediately prior to the outbreak of the Civil War and in 1865 married Middie E. Wingate, daughter of leading East Texas businessman and landowner David R. Wingate. During the war, Norsworthy organized a cavalry company known as the "Lone Star Rifles." This unit was eventually incorporated into the Twenty-seventh Texas Cavalry Regiment, with Norsworthy advancing from private to major and then lieutenant colonel. Norsworthy was wounded twice—at the battle of Thompson's Station in Tennessee in 1863 and the battle of Jonesboro in Georgia in 1864. After the end of the war, Norsworthy returned to Texas and settled in Orange County and worked as a merchant and rice farmer. In 1876 he served Orange County by leading its first organized militia, known as the "Orange Rifles." This unit served to maintain law and order during the periodic disturbances suffered by the county in the last quarter of the nineteenth century. By 1897 he was the area's second largest planter of rice and owned the county's first steam thresher. He was also elected mayor of Orange three times and served from 1881 to 1886 and from 1900 to 1901. Norsworthy passed away in Orange on February 21, 1901, and is buried with his wife in Evergreen Cemetery.
W. T. Block, "David R. Wingate: An East Texas Captain of Commerce," (http://www.wtblock.com/wtblockjr/davidr.htm), accessed March 22, 2011. Frances T. Ingmire, Johnny Rebs of Hunt County, Texas (St. Louis: Ingmire, 1977). Lt. Col. Benjamin H. Norsworthy (http://www.angelfire.com/tx/RandysTexas/norsworthy.html), accessed March 22, 2011. "Mayors of Orange County, Texas," KOGT.com (http://www.kogt.com/OrangeCo/OC_Mayors.htm), accessed March 22, 2011. Howard Williams, ed., Gateway to Texas: The History of Orange and Orange County (2d ed., Orange, Texas: Heritage House Museum, 1988).
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The latest Incredible Breakfast Trends from the American Egg Board chronicle Millennials, Daypart blurring and Creativity, exploring their effects on morning fare. Here's what's driving breakfast options:
The Millennial generation is pushing its way to dominance as the most important consumer group influencing foodservice. Eighty million strong, Millennials differ from previous generations in their attitudes about food:
- Whole foods are preferred over processed foods
- 80 percent want to know more about how their food is grown
- Food is seen as an opportunity for exploration
- Customizing food options is seen as a need, not a luxury
- Value is very important to them, yet it includes factors beyond cost
- Where they eat is a reflection of who they are
With breakfast as the only daypart that's currently growing, operators are scrambling to maintain market share against a backdrop of intense competition. At the same time, they're trying to retain the attention of Millennials whose habit of eating whatever/whenever they want is eroding daypart boundaries. One current trend is to mix up proteins by introducing pulled pork, prosciutto or even lobster alongside eggs in the breakfast segment. Yet at the same time, eggs are migrating beyond traditional breakfast offerings onto burgers, sandwiches and even pizzas, which are suitable for serving any time of day.
Another winning equation for anytime dining is the breakfast sandwich. Its easy to follow pattern—egg, cheese, secondary protein option and bread—leaves plenty of room for creativity with unexpected ingredients or popular sauces like Sriracha. The blending of favorite breakfast and traditional lunch/dinner foods creates new and exciting meals, and is well suited to today's lifestyles.
A huge factor in consumers' choice of restaurants is the ability to customize their food. According to Mintel, this is true for more than 80 percent of all consumers and 85 percent of Millennials. That feeling of control comes with a certain satisfaction and makes consumers less price-sensitive.
Breakfast sandwiches handed through a drive-thru window are already customized. If guests can order an egg/cheese/sausage biscuit or an egg/cheese/bacon biscuit, why can't they have an egg/cheese/sausage and bacon biscuit for an extra charge? Or why not add pickles or a squirt of Sriracha? Maybe a vegetarian would like a double egg and cheese? Creativity can pay off.
"The beauty of using real eggs in breakfast menu items is in their versatility and compatibility," notes Chef Walter Zuromski, CEC, CCE. "There are so many ways to cook eggs, but they also blend well with other ingredients, opening up vast opportunities for creative expression. Plus, eggs give chefs a natural functionality—an invaluable asset in the back of the house."


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2013 Outdoor - Had top-five finishes in the 400m at the Jim Duncan Invitational and the Iowa Musco Invitational…ran a leg on the 4x400 relay that won at the Ashford University Spring Classic ... 2013 Indoor — Placed seventh in the 400m at the MVC Championships…part of the 4x400 relay that won the conference title…4x400 relay team also placed first at the Iowa Invitational.
2012 Outdoor — Had a personal best 48.98 in the 400 at the Musco Invite to finish 11th...placed ninth in the 200 and 400 at Jim Duncan Invitational...2012 Indoor — Ran on fourth place 4x400 relay at MVC Indoor Championship...11th in the 200 at Jack Jennett Invitational and eighth at Graphic Edge Alumni Meet.
2011 Outdoor — Finished 9th in the 400 and 13th in the 200 at Tom Botts Invitational, then was injured the rest of the season...2011 Indoor — Placed 13th in 400 at MVC Indoor Championship...sixth in 200 dash at Iowa Invitational.
Prep — State champion in 400 (49.04) at 2009 Illinois Class 2A state track meet for Central High School in Champaign...finished fourth in 400 at 2010 Illinois Class 2A state meet...named Central High's outstanding male athlete as senior...two-year letterwinner in soccer.
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No-Churn Pumpkin Cannoli Ice Cream
Start off fall right – with ice cream! This easy no-churn ice cream takes just like a pumpkin cannoli or at least what I think a pumpkin cannoli would taste like.
I am a true believer of ice cream and its application year round. To prove my point I made a seasonal ice cream using pumpkin! It's also super easy to make and does not require an ice cream maker, which means you have no excuses not to make this.
The flavor is pumpkin cannoli and while I have never actually tasted a pumpkin cannoli before I bet it tastes just like this ice cream, minus the cold factor. My favorite part is the crispy roasted pepitas which is why I sprinkled even more over the top.
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This colorful vegetarian taco salad comes together in minutes. Quinoa, black beans, corn and kale will fill you up while the spicy avocado dressing satisfies the taste buds
I go through phases with my food cravings and lately it has consisted of arugula, kale, Mexican food, and ice cream. So why not combine two of them in this healthier taco salad? Other than the quinoa, this vegetarian salad requires no cooking and comes together very quickly making it a great salad for lunch or a weeknight dinner to beat the lingering summer heat. It's made even healthier by serving it in a bowl of purple cabbage leaves. Crunchy like a tortilla without the guilt. As a bonus it even looks pretty!
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Sea Salt Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cups and a Bar & Bean Giveaway
Did you know that this coming Monday, October 28th, is National Chocolate Day? I'm here to tell you to not just celebrate it with any old chocolate, but try something new. Bar & Bean is an online marketplace for small-batch craft chocolate (less than 250 tons annually). The makers of the chocolates they stock are working to reintroduce and redefine a flavor that has been dominated by large producers.
I was sent Bar & Bean's Baker's Set which is a mix of 5 craft chocolate bars:
(1) Ritual Chocolate – based in Denver, CO and started by 2 individuals: Robbie and Anna. Balao 75% Cacao – characterized by citrus and nutty notes. Only 2 ingredients: cacao and sugar.
(2) Poco Dolce – based in San Francisco, CA and started by Kathy Wiley. "Poco Dolce" literally translates from Italian as "not too sweet", which aligns with the company's mission of staying on the "savory side of sweet". Bittersweet with Sea Salt – light sprinkling of Grey Sea Salt.
(3 & 4) Escazu – based in Raleigh, NC and started by Hallot and Danielle. Uses an antique roaster and stone grinder to make chocolate in a more traditional method to bring out flavor complexity. Chipotle Chili & Vanilla – 74% dark chocolate that is complemented with a spicy kick of chipotle chili. Pumpkin Seed and Guajillo Chili – 73% dark chocoloate with roasted pumpkin seeds and guajillo chili.
(5) Dick Taylor – based in Aracta, CA and started by two college buddies Adam Dick and Dustin Taylor. Dick Taylor uses only organic cacao and organic cane sugar in its bars. They roast their beans in their modified Royal #5 coffee bean roaster. Aged for at least 2-4 weeks to further develop and stabilize flavor. Fleur de Sel – 74% Dominican Republic with hand harvested sea salt.
The first bar I tried was the Escazu Pumpkin Seed and Guajillo Chili Dark Chocolate bar, and it inspired me to incorporate pumpkin seeds into the pumpkin peanut butter cups I had been planning to make for today, which is National Pumpkin Day (and also the usual PB+Choc Saturday). Then I went after the two sea salt bars because that's one of my favorite things in special chocolate. And as a result the pumpkin peanut butter cup with pepitas then got a sprinkle of sea salt on top as well!
Unfortunately, I did not leave enough leftover to make these cups completely out of the chocolate I was sent, but the recipe was inspired by all the craft chocolate I got to try. These little cups are the perfect combination of pumpkin, chocolate, and peanut butter in order to fully celebrate. To make the celebration even better, be sure to find the Rafflecopter widget after saving the recipe in order to enter to win your own set of craft chocolate.
As for the PB+Choc portion of today's celebration, today Ohio State plays Penn State which means many people in my life are enemies on this day. Hopefully it will only last the day. Penn State is coming back after a 4OT win against Michigan, so it should be a really good game. They are still not eligible to play in the B1G or National championship games, so it's really to the benefit of the conference as a whole if we win O:-). However, I don't particularly want to go to the Championship game either because as good as I do believe we are, I am not sure we are at the same level as Alabama or Oregon. As much as I hate to admit it.
Two years ago: Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese with Caramelized Onions, Bacon, and Apple
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Guest Post: Pumpkin Spice Pizzas & The Dollop Book of Frosting Giveaway
Only a few weeks ago, I discovered that not only did Heather "Cupcakes" Saffer of Dollop Gourmet win Cupcake Wars, but she is from my hometown Rochester, NY! We've already discussed how the next time I am back in town we need to bake cookies and, obviously, frost the crap out of them. After seeing her Ultimate Dude Cupcakes, I think we will be a dangerous duo and might need to wear elastic waist-band pants for this adventure.
But what does all this have to do with you? Well I am excited to have her posting here today for the finale of her cookbook blog tour for The Dollop Book of Frosting! I have a pre-release copy already and just from flipping through the recipes, it has exceeded my expectations. I love frosting but tend to stick to cream cheese or peanut butter frosting, however I think she has converted me. I had no idea there were so many uses and unique flavors for frosting!
And it gets even better because you have until Friday, September 20th to enter to win a grand prize package of frosting-related things and a signed copy of her cookbook. To find out how to enter, stick around and read what Heather has to share with you. Also, if you have any questions for her leave them in the comment section at the bottom of this post as she will be checking in throughout the day to respond.
P.S. I know that I said all I wanted for a graduation present was for someone to format my dissertation, but I have just one more request: I need this t-shirt. "FROST THIS" – I love it!
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Hello Spiffy Cookie readers! (I love saying that.)
I'm Heather—frosting lover, Cupcake Wars winner (gotta hang onto that 15 minutes!), parenthesis over-user, and author of The Dollop Book of Frosting!
And the cookbook (and writing it) is what I'm here to talk to you about today.
First off, I want to throw Erin some super-thanks for having me as a guest blogger. She's got her nose to the grindstone finishing up that dissertation so I'm happy to take a load off her writing schedule for today. Also, I'm honored to have the attention of her faithful readers (you!)!
If you haven't heard of The Dollop Book of Frosting (it doesn't hit store shelves until this Wednesday) then I'd like to inform you that it's not your average frosting cookbook (is that even a thing?).
I mainly wrote The Dollop Book of Frosting to debunk the myth that frosting is just for cupcakes and cookies. Because it's not. Not even kinda. Frosting is for everything. I think Erin would agree.
Writing a cookbook is a pretty intense experience so it helps to come up with a solid strategy before you start. One of my initial thoughts was that I needed to include a variety of flavors—pumpkin being one of them.
In all honesty, I've never understood the fall pumpkin craze. I love pumpkin but when we're talking pumpkin coffee and pumpkin milkshakes all we're really getting is pumpkin flavoring. When you're craving pumpkin aren't you craving real pumpkin? I know I am.
Which is why I decided to devise a Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting using real pumpkin.
But first a quick backstory—
In creating this very recipe for the cookbook I thought it would be neat to cut a whole pumpkin and bake and then puree the insides of it to add to the frosting. So fresh!
Well, either I wasn't lifting enough weights back then or I bought an extra tough pumpkin because I couldn't for the life of me cut through that thing; and I just about sliced my hand off in my efforts.
So I switched to canned pumpkin. But I swear it's still real pumpkin—it's just much safer to open.
And luckily it turned out so deliciously creamy, pumpkin-y, and fabulous!
I really hope you enjoy and use this Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Frosting and Pumpkin Pizza recipe this pumpkin season.
The decorate-your-own pizzas are a fantastic snack for your pumpkin carving parties and any leftover Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese frosting can be used to fill pumpkin muffins, dip gingersnaps into, or serve atop pumpkin bread with a tall glass of pumpkin beer.
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Hot Oat & Quinoa Cereal
Memphis may be experiencing highs in the 80s and lows only in the 60s, but that doesn't stop me from craving a warm breakfast. The great thing about this oatmeal/cereal is that you can prepare it the night before and then reheat it in the morning, complete with some great toppings. It even has some quinoa in it instead of just being all oats so it's packed with extra protein. And by the way even if you are not a quinoa fan, it blends right in. Which got me to thinking, maybe I should try adding quinoa to granola bars?
One year ago: Blueberry Oatmeal Bagels
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Chili-Lime Roasted Butternut Salad
Get out your grocery list because you need to make this tonight. Yes, I am ordering you to make a salad which is strangely out of character. As you may have noticed I do not eat many salads, but this is the best salad I've ever had. EVER. To the point where I would pick this salad over pizza. This is monumental, folks and I am already putting butternut squash back on my grocery list to make this again.
The recipe says it should serve 4, but two servings disappeared before I knew what happened. I never know roasted butternut squash could be so magical! Even the dressing was just a bonus and almost wasn't even necessary. Seriously, why are you still reading this? Go and let your taste buds rejoice!
Pumpkin Spice Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Waste not: I hope you saved your seeds after carving pumpkins for Halloween (or from making homemade pumpkin puree) so that you can roast them up! Usually I only add a little salt but I decided to add something more, such as the uncreative addition of pumpkin pie spice! Such a non-novel idea isn't it? Haha but anyway they are good, despite their obviousness.
My favorite part of making roasted pumpkin seeds is running my hands through the seeds while rinsing them. They feel slippery and fun! Makes me want to jump into a pool of them and swim around.. am I alone on this one?
Whole, fresh, unshelled pumpkin seeds
Olive oil
Pumpkin pie spice
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Rinse pumpkin seeds under cold water and pick out the pulp and strings, then drain. (This is easiest just after you've removed the seeds from the pumpkin, before the pulp has dried.)
- Place the pumpkin seeds in a single layer on an oiled baking sheet, stirring to coat.
- Sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice and salt and bake until toasted, about 25 minutes, checking and stirring after 10 minutes.
- Let cool and store in an air-tight container.
Source: Adapted from Allrecipes
Pumpkin Granola
I am still looking for baked good donations for the bake sale I am hosting in honor of Run for Dave on Oct 2. Please e-mail me at spiffycookie at gmail dot com if you are interested in contributing to the bake sale!
I have never made granola before. I made granola bars once, but never granola itself. So in the spirit of trying new things and the fall season which is nearly upon us, I decided to make pumpkin granola – a recipe I have been eyeing for months but now feel it is appropriate.
Did you know that granola is easy to make? Because it is. And you should definitely make this one in particular because it's inhalable. Mix in yogurt, serve it with milk, or just snack on it by itself. How you get it into your belly isn't important, just make sure it gets there soon and frequently. At least that is what I prefer.


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Kansas Sheriff Shot, Killed While Serving Warrant
Officer Down: Matt Samuels - [Eureka, Kansas]
|Greenwood County, Kansas Sheriff Matt Samuels was shot Wednesday about six miles north of Virgil, Kansas.
Lt. John Eickcorn, with the Kansas Highway Patrol in Topeka has confirmed that at least two suspects are now in custody. Officials are looking for more suspects now.
While details are sketchy, it is reported that Sheriff Samuels was serving a warrant at the home when he was shot.
Hospital officials have now reported that Samuels died as a result of his injuries.
Samuels had just started his second term as sheriff of Greenwood County in January. His father was a former sheriff.
Samuels was in his early 40's. He was a hometown boy who graduated from Eureka High School.
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Myths attaches a flux capacitor to the so-called "dance-punk" movement to create blazing, blistering punk-pop that speeds through time and space with crafty hooks, blaring air raid keyboards and techno laced high ends with a mod twist that makes this a cryptic, way out, futuristic scion to XTC's White Music and The Jam's In the City. You can mosh to it like early British punks did at Sex Pistols shows, where they flopped around like sizzling bacon and pantomimed ringing fellow concertgoer's necks or you can dance until your shoe rubber smolders. Either way, Klaxons are something so new and fresh that many have already dubbed them as the patriarchs of what is being called "new-rave".
"I find it amusing that we've been given the name of some non-existent music genre," says guitarist-singer Simon Taylor-Davis, who notes that while he and his band mates are influenced by dance music none of them were ravers. "We make psychedelic, subversive pop music that's quite heavy and made on guitars."
The piercing shrieks and trance inducing glitches and bleeps in their music bring to mind the London acid-techno scene of the '90s, specifically respected DJ-producers like D.A.V.E. the Drummer and Chris Liberator, who almost always used the treasured and out-of-production Roland 303 drum machine. While Klaxons haven't listened to the abovementioned, Taylor-Davis and company prefer to be frugal in their choice of synthesizers, no matter how big they've gotten. "We basically have this really cheap keyboard," says Taylor-Davis of their Yamaha model keyboard which they put through their "cheap crap" guitar pedals.
Taylor-Davis and Reynolds are Klaxons' primary songwriters. Reynolds studied philosophy in college and Taylor-Davis art, so it's easy to hear where they gained their creative impetus and penchant for reverie-based lyrics. "We get off on the fact that we can put certain things in a pop context that shouldn't be there," Taylor-Davis makes plain. "Basically we made a fantasy album about nowhere because we wanted to make a record about somewhere that you couldn't see or touch or have heard of or know about or have an understanding about. So, in opposition to making music about reality we wanted to make an album about unreality and pure fantasy and intertwine that into everything."
With the recent state of tumult and disillusionment in Great Britain due to terrorism, the economy and other social upheaval, there are listeners who try to decipher whether or not there is any political message in the Klaxons' music. The lads say they make an effort to steer clear of any political commentary. "When politics and music mix it often becomes an embarrassment and that's something we wish to avoid," asserts Reynolds. "We're a band that bases ourselves on fantasy and not on reality and politics. We're about escapism and not about trying to think about what's going on in the world."
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Friday April 11, 2014Gators' Offensive Line Getting Much-Needed Boost from Returning Veterans
The Gators' O-line got some much-needed help this spring with Chaz Green, D.J. Humphries and Tyler Moore returning.
The Gators' O-line got some much-needed help this spring with Chaz Green, D.J. Humphries and Tyler Moore returning.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Both D.J. Humphries and Chaz Green recall the plays as routine practice reps.
"It was just a regular outside zone play," said Humphries, the junior from Union, N.C., who suffered a season-ending knee injury last October. "One of the D-tackles got tossed and he just happened to fall right into my leg. One of those football things."
Green's was another one of those things, too.
"We were doing pass-rushing drills, two-on-two, working against twisting line games and I took a shot to the shoulder," said Green, a senior from Tampa, who tore a pectoral muscle in the one of the final practices of the preseason and was done for the year. "The line stunt happened quicker than I expected and I was in a bad position. Just a technique thing, but also a hit I'd taken a million times in my career. Bad luck. Wrong place, wrong time."
No one needs to be reminded about the injury epidemic that plagued the Florida football team last year, but to think the Gators lost both their starting offensive tackles during practice drills is pretty confounding. And let's not forget about Tyler Moore, who moved from guard to tackle after Humphries went down, only to break his arm in a motor scooter accident for a third season-ending offensive line hit that did not occur in a game.
Bad luck.
Wrong place, wrong time.
The training room in the south end zone of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium was like a crowded bus station by midseason, but that hasn't been the case during the spring campaign. Heading into Saturday's Orange & Blue Debut, the Gators offensive front has been basically injury-free throughout their 14 practices, with the first unit set to line up intact in "The Swamp" when quarterback Jeff Driskel breaks the huddle Saturday.
"We're building confidence and we're building chemistry, and that's a huge deal on the offensive line. Just seeing all the guys back and healthy is really encouraging," said fifth-year senior Max Garcia, who bounced back and forth between left tackle and left guard last season, but has moved to center for 2014. "When you're constantly dealing with injuries, it's hard to have any continuity. You become stagnant and it's like you're out there just trying to do your best. But now we can do our best, continue to improve and hopefully be at our best when it comes time to play."
And like the rest of the UF offense -- not to mention Gators fans -- the linemen are anxious to get into a game situation and put new offensive coordinator Kurt Roper's up-tempo, spread scheme to work for an audience on Saturday.
In the three weeks of drills, they've gotten a sense of how Roper's faster pace will translate come the fall; though nothing will seem real until the Gators roll everything out for the season opener Aug. 30 against Idaho. For now, practice among themselves is all the Gators can base anything on.
Thus far, there have been some growing pains. The move to center for Garcia is a significant transition and requires precision shotgun snaps that will take time and repetitions over the next few months. Tempo works two ways. Yes, it can wear down a defense, yet Coach Will Muschamp said earlier this week the offensive line showed some fatigue during last week's scrimmage, an element UF's strength and conditioning coaches will deal with over the summer.
But UF's O-line -- which is shaping up as Humphries at left tackle, junior Trip Thurman or senior Trenton Brown at left guard, Garcia at center, Moore at right guard, Green at right tackle -- likes what it's doing thus far. And really, really likes the concept of playing faster.
"Love it! I love playing fast and loving seeing the defensive linemen in front of you getting tired. It makes you think, 'Yeah, let's go harder now,' " said Green, who goes 6-foot-5 and 300 pounds, but prides himself on his athleticism and is embracing the opportunity to use it more. "Just talking to the guys on defense, they can feel it too."
The Gators are confident an offense that finished last in the Southeastern Conference in 2013 at just 316.7 yards per game -- as well as 13th in rushing (145.8 ypg) and 12th in passing (170.9 ypg) -- can make a jump in production both on the ground and through the air.
Regarding the former, Roper's system uses more zone-blocking concepts, which affords running backs a chance to read plays and make cuts.
"Once you get about seven or eight plays into a drive, those interior [defensive] guys starting getting tired and -- Bam! -- that's when you hit 'em with that power. It works perfect for what we're trying to do on offense," Humphries said. "I can't wait to get it going at Florida and do it against some other guys and see how it works."
That'll have to wait, oh, 141 days or so.
For now, the spring game will do.
"We want to be ready to go when the defense is not ready to go, and at the tempo we're going, they're not going to be able to do that," Garcia said. "That's going to give us an edge and it's something we're going to pride ourselves on this year."
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Amazing and unique multi-level hard loft conversion at the Wallace Station Lofts. Lots of space, approximately 1,800 square feet with a huge skylight and custom metal staircase rising 3 floors. Entertain with the chef's kitchen and rooftop terrace with built-in BBQ and kitchenette! Literally next door to TTC, GO & UP. Utterly unique and completely compelling. Tons of exposed brick, hardwood floors, wood slat ceilings… even has a cast iron wood stove! Now is the time to get into this transformational neighbourhood. MORE DETAILS HERE
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Industrial Revolution II Lofts – 670 Richmond Street West
The Industrial Revolution II Lofts are a boutique downtown loft conversion with low condo fees and a desirable funky location. These are some of the reasons the lofts sell fast in Industrial Revolution II. The second phase of Bob Mitchell's loft conversion of the knitting mill at 676 Richmond, this loft was completed in 1997, carved from a former Decca Records Warehouse. There are only 12 suites in this building and all the lofts are multi-storey and range in size from 700 to 2,000 square feet.
Originally constructed in 1950 for Decca records, and most recently used as a garment factory, this building was converted into 12 residential two and three-storey lofts in 1997. Existing window openings were enlarged and the reclaimed brick from this was used to extend the building parapet to conceal private roof gardens.
Features include ceilings ranging from a fabulous twelve feet to over 20 feet high, hardwood floors, huge warehouse windows, skylights, exposed steel joints and real fireplaces. Lower lofts have a small section below grade and a large section above (south units feature patios at grade), upper loft units feature 3 levels and a terrace.
Interestingly, Decca started as a gramophone manufacturer, making some of the first record players. Originally made by Barnett Samuel & Sons Ltd. in England, and introduced in 1914, the Decca Dulciphone was the first suitcase-type portable gramophone. Its popularity during the Great War earned it the name "Trench Decca". From the early part of the 19th century, the Samuel company had imported whole music boxes or their parts for assembly from Germany and Switzerland, and later complete phonographs and parts. In 1929, the company became Decca Gramophone Co. Ltd. Later, Decca Records Ltd. became the largest record label in the world.
In the 1920s, Decca was based at 163-1/2 Church Street, and advertised their gramophones in the Toronto Star. Players turned to recordings through the decades until it seemed they were a record company more than a manufacturer. Emile Berliner started a record-making business in the late 1800s in Quebec. His Compo Company Limited produced the actual record disks for years, until the early 1950s, when he sold his business to Decca in Toronto in 1951.
NB: He also helped create Sun Records Canada, at 210 Adelaide Street West, in the 1920s. It was also around this time that HMV was founded. Yes, the roots of that store in mall date back around 100 years!
So, I get a gut feel that Decca changed their gears in the 1940s/1950s. Not sure when they moved from 163-1/2 Church Street, maybe it was around then. The building at 670 Richmond Street West was built around 1950, and then Decca bought a record production company in 1951. Maybe they pressed the actual vinyl here? And then in 1963 MCA bought Decca, which would have ended that name's presence in Toronto. Maybe that was when the building turned to garment making? Hard to know, the historical waters are muddy…
I assume it shares the connection to Diament Knitting Mills as the building next door at 676 Richmond (the Industrial Revolution Lofts) and their L'Image Design clothing brand. Not sure what happened from the 1960s to the early 1980s, but I imagine that Dylex bought the building and turns it into a clothing factory in the 1980s. Or sooner, maybe they made other clothes there before L'Image. Then in 1996, Bob Mitchell comes along and converts 676 Richmond to lofts and the Decca Building next door the following year.
No matter, we now have the awesome boutique Industrial Revolution II Lofts. Located in the same serene residential area west of Bathurst Street, it's only steps from Queen Street West in a highly desirable place to live. It also has low fees due to the lack of amenities.
Contact Laurin Jeffrey for more information – 416-388-1960
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He did not write every article, some are reproduced here for people who
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Industrial Revolution Lofts – 676 Richmond Street West
The Industrial Revolution Lofts are located just west of Bathurst street on Richmond, in a building that used to be a knitting mill. The Industrial Revolution Lofts is rare in that the developer put concrete walls between each unit, making this one of the quietest and most private loft conversions in Toronto. That and the fact that there are only 20 lofts in the building make it rather exclusive.
The units in the Industrial Revolution Lofts range from 750 square feet to more than 2,000 square feet, with most in the 1,000-1,800sf range. Each unit has a wood-burning fireplace, hardwood floors and high ceilings of 10 to 16 feet. Each loft also has one underground parking space.
Loft conversion fans will love this old knitting mill, featuring large suites with ceiling heights that can surpass 20 feet. Enjoy the hardwood floors, the exposed brick and beam, and the large windows. Other revolutionary loft details include the gorgeous terraces in some of the suites, and the occasional dramatic catwalk. Unfortunately for the revolution, buying one of these amazing downtown Toronto lofts may be quite a feat, considering how rarely they become available.
The history of the building is rather muddled. It seems to have a connection to Diament Knitting Mills, who used to occupy the i-Zone Lofts on Carlaw Avenue. It would appear that the factory produced ladies' knitwear and sportswear, namely, skirts, dresses, dress suits, pant suits, pants, cardigans, vests, jackets, pullovers, sweaters, ponchos, tuques, leggings and scarves – under the TRICOTS… L'IMAGE DESIGN brand. Probably sold through Dylex (of Garment Factory Lofts fame) and their 2,700 stores that included Fairweather, Tip Top, Big Steel and Suzy Shier. Now, this L'Image brand has only been around since 1983, but the building is probably older.
The Decca Building next door was built in 1950, but was apparently used later as a garment factory. I wonder if 676 Richmond was also built around that time, mid-century, as the architectural styles are similar. Then, in the early 1980s, Dylex buys the building and turns it into a clothing factory. Later, in 1996, Bob Mitchell converted it to lofts. Then he converted the original Decca Building next door the following year. If you look at old photos from the 1990s, you can see that 676 Richmond used to be 2 buildings, but Mitchell blended them into one facade during the conversion. So no one really knows what was built when, or by who.
Although 676 Richmond Street West is a smaller building, it's a great place to live. It was a clothing factory previously, but was converted by Mitchell and Associates in 1996-7 to a 20-unit boutique loft. Located in a serene residential area west of Bathurst Street, it's only steps from Queen Street West in a highly desirable place to live.
The fees are minimal since there is no concierge – and heat, water and air-conditioning are extra.
Contact Laurin Jeffrey for more information – 416-388-1960
Laurin Jeffrey is a Toronto real estate agent with Century 21 Regal Realty.
He did not write every article, some are reproduced here for people who
are interested in Toronto real estate. He does not work for any builders.
Imperial Lofts – 80 & 90 Sherbourne Street
These are the lofts you see in your mind when you think about converted buildings. This is where your dreams are! Check around downtown to see which neighbourhoods offer the best mix of character, urban life and convenience – you already know one of the best is the original old Toronto.
For those in the know, this vintage pocket of character architecturally significant buildings with contemporary mid-rise infill developments provides an engaging street life with the very best of urban amenities. And it is in 2 of these amazing historic structures that you will find the Imperial Lofts – one of the only loft conversions in downtown Toronto.
Situated in a joined pair of authentic heritage buildings – the Imperial Optical Warehouse and Office Building – the Imperial Lofts consists of a 6-storey authentic brick and beam building built around 1910, combined with a 3-storey Art Deco office building from the 1930s. The two have been restored and converted to create 65 hard lofts. Completed by PlazaCorp in 1997, this intimate complex features rustic brick walls, vintage wood beam columns, hardwood floors, and loads of character – witness the period elevator cab at 90 Sherbourne – it is as charming inside as it is out.
The Imperial Lofts are located on the west side of Sherbourne Street, running almost the full block from Richmond Street south to Adelaide East. The 6-storey mill style structure at 90 Sherbourne features walls of 100-year-old red brick, vintage wood beams, classic mullioned windows and high ceilings – plus the original patina of the old factory hardwood floors throughout. The Art Deco building to the south at 80 Sherbourne boasts 10-1/2-foot ceilings, concrete ceilings and columns, and exposed ducts and pipes. Imperial Loft sizes vary from 780 square feet to 2,500 square feet. There is no concierge or facilities, so it has decent maintenance fees.
Some have outdoor space, most do not. But there is an amazing common rooftop terrace. Parking is a mixed bag. There is a small underground lot, but residents are on a waiting list to get in to it. In the meantime, parking is on the surface for everyone else with a spot.
Imperial Optical has a long and interesting history. It was founded in 1900 by Mr. Percy Hermant and was the first prescription lens business in the Maritimes. Percy headed the company until his death in 1959 and, under his leadership, the company eventually grew to be the largest company of its kind in the British Commonwealth. The head office was located in the Hermant Building (named for Percy) at 21 Dundas Square (which is still there, designated heritage by the City). After Percy's death, the company passed into the hands of his son Sydney, who sold majority control to the Caribbean based Harcourt Carter Optical in 1965. By 1991, Harcourt Carter Optical had assumed total control of Imperial Optical.
I have not been able to find a connection in my research, but I have a feeling that this is the same company that built the Century Lofts at 365 Dundas Street East. Seeing as how large the company was at one point, I do not find it odd that more than one of their buildings would have survived. That would make 3, including the old office at Yonge & Dundas. I also find it extra interesting that both 365 Dundas and 80 Sherbourne are both Art Deco, built of yellow brick with concrete details, and constructed in the 1930s.
Interestingly, it would also seem that Imperial Optical was not the first company to occupy 90 Sherbourne. Note the old photo from February of 1933 and the sign on the building is J. M. Lowes Co. And the yellow-brick Art Deco office to the south is not yet built, with buildings still occupying its' site. So we know it was built in 1934 or later. It is likely that Imperial Optical moved into 90 Sherbourne and built 80 Sherbourne around the same time… or at least that makes sense to me.
Even more interesting, as I followed that trail, I found evidence that the building at 90 Sherbourne was built by the architect Stephen Burwell Coon for J. M. Lowes in 1910 or 1911. This is just as possible as the accepted 1905 date, as John Lowes closed his shop in Whitby in 1879 and subsequently opened J.M. Lowes Company, a coffee and spice trading store, in Toronto. The building is noticeably absent, though, from the 1910 Goad's fire atlas… But it also not on the 1913 edition, which is truly curious if it was built around 1910-1911. Regardless, it was most definitely NOT built in 1905. There is scant information about his early years and the early years of either Lowes Co. or Imperial Optical. In the 1921 City Directory, there is a "J M Co, Ltd" listed at 90 Sherbourne. There are some building permits and other interesting tidbits hanging in the lobby, I will have to look them over again the next time I am there.
Located on the west side of Sherbourne Street, between Richmond and Adelaide Streets, the Imperial Lofts is in one of the city's most convenient urban locations. All of your transportation needs are covered – from the 24-hour King and Queen streetcars, to the nearby subway… or a short walk south to the GO and VIA trains. Then there is the DVP to the east and Gardiner to the south. But no promises as to how well they are moving!
However, in this location you're likely to live your life exploring the neighbourhood on foot. Stroll to everyday shopping including the charming St. Lawrence Market with its purveyors of fresh produce and specialty foods, Fahrenheit Coffee, and even the nearby 24-hour Metro.
For those with a love of design, you're smack dab in the middle of the King East Design District with tons of designers, art galleries and an outstanding array of entertainment and cafés. Be sure to try Fusaro's Italian and the George Street Diner on Richmond, and The Beerbistro located on King Street East. Living at the Imperial Lofts means you've got it all at your fingertips!
Contact Laurin Jeffrey for more information – 416-388-1960
Laurin Jeffrey is a Toronto real estate agent with Century 21 Regal Realty.
He did not write every article, some are reproduced here for people who
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Skye, Orkney and the Highlands
from Edinburgh
This comprehensive tours of Scotland's Highlands and Islands is the perfect balance of discovery, travel and hospitality. Travelling in a small group you'll experience a magical blend of island life, historic castles and pre-historic legend.
Day One
Edinburgh to Oban
Departing from Edinburgh we travel westwards across Scotland to reach Glasgow, Scotlands largest city. Soon we enter the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, a natural wonder that is just waiting to be discovered. The "bonnie, bonnie banks" of Loch Lomond is a real highlight. This is Britain's largest lake and one of Scotland's loveliest. It has 30 islands, including one inhabited by a colony of wallabies!
The Argyll Forest Park is famed for its ancient trees, tranquil lochs and mountains. Look out for Ben Arthur, affectionately known as "The Cobbler - its one of Scotlands most popular climbs.
Soon our coach starts our ascent of the "Rest and be Thankful mountain pass. Youll soon realise why this road has such an unusual name when you look down on General Wade's original road that winds its way through Glen Croe all the way to the summit!
The 3rd Duke of Argyll built the "new" town of Inveraray at the head of Loch Fyne. The town sits in the shadow of his castle and, as we will discover, this pleasant town retains much of its 18th Century charm.
From Lochgilphead we enter Kilmartin Glen. This mysterious Glen has one of the most concentrated areas of prehistoric sites in Scotland including a linear cemetery a line of burial cairns that stretch for over 2 miles. Nearby is Dunadd, a hill fort that dates from the Iron Age. Dunadd was the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Dalriada so this part of Argyll has played an important part in the creation of modern Scotland!
Soon we arrive in the bustling, beautiful port of Oban, our stop for tonight. Oban is the gateway to the isles so why not take a pre-dinner stroll and admire the views over the busy harbour.
Overnight: Oban
Day Two
Oban - Glen Coe - Skye (2 nights)
We bid farewell to Oban and make our way to the Connel Bridge. As we cross Loch Etive look out for the Falls of Lora below.
Glen Coe is arguably Scotland's most famous Glen partly because of it's awe-inspiring beauty and, more sinisterly, because of the infamous massacre that took place here in 1692. The sad tale will be told as we make a short diversion to explore this special place for ourselves.
Fort William's glorious setting on the banks of Loch Linnhe has made it a popular tourist destination since the arrival of the steamships in the mid-1900's. The town sits in the shadow of Ben Nevis, which, at 4,406 feet, is the tallest mountain in the UK. If the weather is kind to us we should hopefully get a good view of "The Ben" as we leave the town.
Were now entering the Great Glen, a valley that extends from east to west through the Highlands. The famous engineer Thomas Telford ingeniously incorporated the three lochs that make the Great Glen so special when he constructed the Caledonian Canal. The canal allows boats to sail between the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean and we will see large parts of the canal as we travel through Lochaber.
Glen Shiel is home to the "Five Sisters", a range of five mountains of which 4 are over 3,000 feet high. Soon we will pass the site of the 1719 "Battle of Glen Shiel" which strangely involved Spanish troops and highlanders fighting on the same side!
We stop to visit picturesque Eilean Donan Castle *. This is, without doubt, one of Scotland's most iconic sights. The castle stands on a little island situated at the confluence of Loch's Alsh and Duich. We'll have time to discover the castle for ourselves during our stop here.
Soon well catch our first view of Skye, home to some of Scotlands finest landscapes. From Kyle of Lochalsh we make the short drive by bridge "over the sea to Skye brings us to the little village of Kyleakin where we will spend the next two nights.
Overnight: Kyleakin, Isle of Skye
Day Three
Touring the Magical Isle
After breakfast we board our coach for a wonderful day of exploration. From the little villages and gentle scenery of the southern part of the island the views will change dramatically as the Cuillin Hills come into sight. Considered by many to be amongst the finest hills in Britain the Cuillins present a vista that is simply unforgettable.
A broch is a type of fortification that only exists in Scotland and date from around 2,300 year ago. Today well visit Dun Beag which sits on top of a rocky knoll. With walls that are 4 metres thick this broch offered protection to Iron-Age farmers from what kind of threat we can only just guess at.
Our next stop is at grand Dunvegan Castle *, the ancestral home of the Clan Macleod. There has been a castle on this site since the 13th Century and its treasures include the Fairy Flag, said to bring good luck to the clan in times of trouble.
Set round its natural harbour the picturesque town of Portree is the largest community on the Isle of Skye. The name of the town means the "King's Port" following a visit by King James V in 1540. Today the pretty painted houses which surround the harbour give Portree an old fashioned appeal. During our stop there will be time to explore the town and browse the interesting shops that surround Sumerled Square.
The fishing village of Elgol lies at the end of a spectacular route through the heart of the Red Cuillin Hills. On our visit to Elgol youll have the chance to take a wildlife spotting cruise * and enjoy stunning views of the high peaks of the Black Cuillins.
Day Four
Kyleakin - Trotternish Loch Ness
This morning we tour the famed Trotternish Peninsula. From Portree we travel northwards to the little ferry port of Uig from where ferries sail to the Outer Herbrides. At little Kilmuir there is a monument to Flora MacDonald who, famously, assisted Bonnie Prince Charlie to escape the Government Troops who were hunting for him.
We'll stop to explore The Quiraing, a dramatic terrain formed by a landslide. We'll stop so you can walk through a landscape that dates from Jurassic times! See if you can identify the rock formations that are known as the "Needle", "Table" and "Prison". A short drive brings us to Kilt Rock, so named because the basalt columns of this rock fall to resemble the pleats of a kilt - we will stop so you can snap an "I was there" photograph!
After a break for lunch in Portree we bid farewell to the Isle of Skye and return to the mainland. Wildlife thrives in this part of Scotland so as we drive through this striking scenery keep a watch out for local residents such as red deer, golden eagles and pine martins. A relaxing drive brings a late afternoon arrival in Fort Augustus, which sits on the banks of Loch Ness.
Overnight: Fort Augustus
Loch Ness to the Orkney Isles
Today sees an early start, crossing through the Black Isle, and past Andrew Carnegie's Skibo Castle. From here we drive along the northeast Highland coastline, travelling through some of Scotland's most dramatic scenery. These are of some of Europe's oldest landscapes and here we have the chance to see wildlife such as Golden Eagles and red deer.
We board the ferry, crossing the Pentland Firth into the Orkney Archipelago. On our arrival it is a short drive to the famous Italian Chapel where few will fail to be moved by the dedicated workmanship of the Italian prisoners of war who crafted this place of worship from a humble Nissan hut. Their story and many others will be told as we view Scapa Flow, the scene of momentous events during both World Wars.
The Viking stronghold of Kirkwall, is our home for the next 2 nights.
Overnight: Kirkwall
Day Six
Exploring Orkney
Orkney is home to many outstanding historic treasures and today will be a unique day of discovery. On our itinerary today are visits to Maeshowe *, a magnificent tomb built almost 5,000 years ago and the Ring of Brodgar, a stone circle that once comprised of 60 megaliths. Today with 27 stones still standing, some over 5 metres tall, it takes little imagination to visualise the extent of this historic monument.
Uncovered by a storm in 1850 Skara Brae * is one of the best preserved groups of Stone Age houses in Western Europe and our visit will reveal the stone furniture, hearths and drains that present such a remarkable picture of Neolithic life.
The day will finish with a visit to beautiful St Magnus Cathedral, one of Europes great architectural achievements and over 800 years old.
Day Seven
Orkney to Edinburgh via Inverness
Its an early start as we board the ferry and bid a farewell to the Orkneys. Theres time to explore Inverness, the Capital of the Highlands before travelling the short distance to visit tragic Culloden Moor *. It was here that the Jacobite army of Bonnie Prince Charlie was routed by Government troops in a bloody battle in 1746.
The Cairngorm National Park is Britains largest and contains five of Scotlands six highest peaks. The park provides stunning backdrop to our travels through the Spey Valley then we descend through the Drumochter Pass to reach the pleasant Victorian tourist town of Pitlochry where we will stop for refreshments.
The dramatic scenery of Highland Perthshire gives way to rolling farmland as we reach the "Fair City of Perth then we join the motorway for our journey through the ancient Kingdom of Fife. The final part of our drive offers wonderful views of the Forth Rail Bridge as we make our way into Edinburgh.


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Education Buildings
Chet Ager Building
- Exhibits include:
- Information and hands-on activities about wetlands and woodlands
- 'Base Camp' – an exploration area for primary school aged children
- Live animals including snakes, turtles, screech owls and a barn owl
- Large windows overlook a garden with plantings while feeders and a water element attract a wide variety of birds
- The Louise Evans Doole Herb Garden and a wild tea garden are nearby
Prairie Building
- Exhibits include:
- Information and hands-on activities about the tallgrass prairie
- Small animals including snakes, turtles and American kestrels
- A children's corner with puzzles, building materials
- Crafts for preschoolers
- An art wall features changing shows of the work of local artists
- The Gift Shop has a wide variety of nature-related books, t-shirts, puppets, notecards and other items
- The Malinovskis Auditorium provides a flexible meeting space for 60 to 80 people overlooking a pond
- Preschool classrooms
- Nature Center offices
The recent exhibit/office addition contains many green building features including straw-bale construction, geo-thermal heating and air conditioning, the use of recycled and low VOC materials and a green roof. It was the first building in Lincoln to be awarded LEED certification. The building is surrounded by prairie plants, including a labeled demonstration garden area.


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The three objectives of this trial are:
1. To demonstrate that a decline in hepatic metabolic function as measured by BreathID will correlate with changes in CTP and MELD scores in patients with cirrhosis.
2. To determine the critical value of hepatic metabolic function as measured by BreathID will predict which patients are at risk to develop complications of cirrhosis.
3. To determine the critical value of hepatic metabolic function as measured by BreathID will predict which patients are at risk for liver related mortality.
The hypothesis is that the BreathID breath test will correlate to CTP and MELD scores, and that thresholds can be established that will help predict risk of complications of cirrhosis and mortality.
1. Mortality in patients with chronic liver disease and cirrhosis:
Chronic liver disease is the 9th most common cause of death in the United States. Unfortunately, mortality secondary to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis and its complications is expected to increase in the future. This is primarily due to the maturation of the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) epidemic, a rising rate of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)and an increasing prevalence of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
Mortality in patients with chronic liver disease is typically confined to patients with cirrhosis; and the mortality risk in these patients has long been assessed by the Child-Pugh-Turcotte (CTP) score. More recently, the Model of End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) has been shown to more accurately predict 30 day survival in patients with cirrhosis. The MELD score is now utilized by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) to prioritize patients awaiting liver transplantation.
In general, declining liver function and an increase in the CTP and/or MELD scores are precipitated by the complications of cirrhosis; gastrointestinal bleeding from portal hypertension (variceal and non-variceal), ascites, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP), hepatic encephalopathy (NE), hepato-renal syndrome (types 1 and 2) and HCC. Patients are considered to have stable cirrhosis when they have intact hepatic function and no prior complications of cirrhosis. Such patients have a CTP score of less than 7; reflective of Childs class A cirrhosis. Approximately 3-5% of patients with stable Child class A cirrhosis will develop worsening in hepatic function and/or complications of cirrhosis and decompensate on a yearly basis. In many patients the development of these complications, the deterioration in global liver function and the rise in MELD is a slow gradual process which allows sufficient time for successful transplantation. In contrast, approximately one-third of patients with cirrhosis develop rapid hepatic decompensation a precipitous rise in MELD and die from complications of cirrhosis before they can either be considered for or receive a liver transplant. This observation explains why pre-transplant mortality for patients on the UNOS waiting list is actually greatest in patients with low MELD, not high MELD scores. It is currently believed that such patients have marginal hepatic metabolic capacity or hepatic reserve which both places them at risk for developing complications of cirrhosis and for rapid deterioration when complications occur.
2. Identifying patients with marginal hepatic reserve at risk for complications and decompensation:
Tests to assess hepatic metabolic function are conducted by administering either intravenously or orally a compound with high hepatic extraction ratio and/or rapid hepatic metabolism. The rate at which the parent compound is removed from the serum or a metabolic product of the parent compound appears in either the blood, urine, breath or saliva reflects hepatic metabolic function. Some of the compounds which have been successfully utilized for this purpose include choline, caffeine, galactose, aminopyrine, erythromycin, lidocaine and methionine and Methacetin [N-(4-Methoxy-phenyl) acetamide]. Previous studies utilizing a battery of liver function tests have demonstrated that these tests correlate with worsening fibrosis and cirrhosis . The hepatic metabolism of lidocaine to monoethylglycinexylidide (MEGX) has been shown to decline with increasing liver fibrosis and with worsening stages of cirrhosis, improve with successful treatment of the underlying liver disease, and to accurately predict which patients with stable cirrhosis awaiting liver transplantation were at risk to develop future hepatic decompensation. Unfortunately, administering lidocaine to perform this test is associated with parasthesias and could precipitate cardiac arrythmias. Thus, while promising as a potential liver function test the use of lidocaine for this purpose has been largely abandoned.
3. BreathID:
Breath testing with 13C labeled substrates provides a safe, non-invasive means for measuring hepatic metabolism. 13C is a stable, non-radioactive isotope which can by incorporated into a specific location within a test substrate so that it would be released when the compound is metabolized by the liver. 13C-compounds utilized for this purpose are administered orally, rapidly absorbed, metabolized by the liver and 13C is is measured in exhaled breath within 20-30 minutes. Hepatic metabolism of the compound is assessed by measuring the ratio of 13C/12C in exhaled breath. The ability to detect, differentiate and quantify 13C and 12C in exhaled CO2 is has been greatly facilitated by the recent development of the BreathID® collection system and analyzer unit. This portable device continuously senses exhaled breath for 13CO2 in real-time through a nasal cannula worn by the patient. The Breath ID devise utilizing a 13C-urea substrate is currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration to test for the presence of H. Pylori infection. The 13C labeled substrate that has been utilized with the Breath ID device to assess liver function is methacetin. Preliminary data has demonstrated that the metabolism of 13C-methacetin declines with increasing hepatic fibrosis in patients with chronic HCV and parallels the clinical course of patients with acute liver failure prior to and after liver transplantation.
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