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XML is everywhere. In an astonishingly short period of time, XML has worked itself into the nooks and crannies of corporate IT departments, academic research institutions, and small-shop programming operations everywhere. As one of the authors of this book points out, XML now encodes a bewildering array of data types scattered across a large number of diverse application domains.
Where there's information, there are people who are going to need to query that information. Happily, XQuery has come along to provide a powerful and standardized way of searching through all that glorious XML-encapsulated data. Going even one better than Google, XQuery provides a flexible and easy-to-use mechanism for querying not only content, but structure as well. Taking a leaf from XSLT, XQuery doesn't content itself with simply providing a query capability; it does transformations too. I think we'll increasingly see it replacing XSLT (my own personal prediction) in a number of application areas (though XSLT aficionados needn't fear—there are plenty of things to do for both technologies). Most interestingly, some of the data that XQuery will manipulate won't even have started life as XML: a goodly portion of the data that XQuery deals and will deal with will have started life in the form of rows and columns in corporate relational databases.This Book
Most technical books are either tutorials or reference works. You turn to the former if you're looking for a gentle introduction to a new subject; you look to the latter if you already know something about the subject at hand and want a minimum of hand holding while you seek out the information you need. This book is unusual in that it shares some of the characteristics of each. It's a series of technical essays and perspectives, some of them tutorial-like, on various facets of XQuery from members of the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) Query working group, the standards body that's been hard at work creating and crafting the formal definition of the language since the Fall of 1999. Their intimate knowledge of the matter at hand sheds a lot of light on a technical topic that some find daunting, given the weight and density of the formal spec.
Members of the working group would probably be embarrassed to hear themselves referred to here as "experts," as the title implies, but that's really what they are. Nobody knows the material better than this group--after all, they're the ones who created it in the first place! This is definitely a case where you could say (pun intended) that they wrote the book. And not just the one you're holding in your hand: they also wrote most of the specification itself, since nearly every one of the authors is also a hard-working editor of one or more of the numerous documents that comprise the formal specification.
The names of many of these "experts" are no doubt already known to some of you. Let me name just a few of them (to either the chagrin or the great relief of the rest of them): Don Chamberlin, a researcher at IBM's prestigious Almaden Labs, brings to bear the weighty authority he's garnered as a co-founder of SQL, a language that's played such an important role in modern technical commerce; Jonathan Robie proselytizes fiercely for XQuery and fights the good fight on the XML-DEV mailing list for the use of strong typing in XML; Michael Kay is the author of Saxon and is arguably one of the world's foremost experts on XSLT; Phil Wadler is a noted language theoretician, the principal designer of Haskell and the editor-in-chief of the "Journal of Functional Programming"; Mary Fernandez is a seasoned researcher at AT&T Labs and is well-known for her work on query languages for XML, among other research topics. Take a look at the "Contributors" section of the book to see the impressive bona fides of all our experts crew.
This book provides an opportunity for these members of the working group to write individually about those XQuery topics they know best and about which they feel the most passion. It gives them an opportunity to write with a personal voice and perspective in a way that's not possible within the carefully and consensually crafted framework of a formal standards specification.Who Should Read This Book?
You should read this book if you're interested in XQuery. That may not be that helpful a statement, since it describes a very large number of technophiles these days. There are two programming disciplines in particular, however, whose members will find particular value in this volume. This book will likely interest you if you're an XSLT developer. As noted above, XQuery shares a number of capabilities with XSLT and is likely to replace it in some areas. Of particular interest, Michael Kay's chapter on "XQuery, XPath, and XSLT" examines the commonalities and differences between the two languages in some detail.
This book will likely also interest you if you're corporately or otherwise involved with SQL and relational databases. XQuery has often been called SQL for XML, and that's no accident, given that a number of the members of the working group come from a relational database background, and the fact that XQuery was designed from the ground up to work with relational data. Two of the chapters in the "Database" section of the book look at the connections between XQuery and relational data.
Whatever your specific background, to get good value from this book you should be comfortable and familiar with XML basics. You'll probably do best if you have some prior exposure to XQuery, although it doesn't have to be extensive. At a minimum, the book assumes that you're conversant with the fundamentals of XPath and know what a location path is. Jonathan Robie's introductory guided tour provides a good overview of XQuery for those who aren't already familiar with the technology.Organization and Roadmap
As mentioned above, readers of this book are likely to come from different backgrounds, and how you approach the material will depend on your specific experience and interests. Here's a quick roadmap to the main sections of the book and a look at the individual chapters to help you figure out where to dive in first. There are four sections in all:
Jonathan Robie's "XQuery: A Guided Tour" provides a good starting point if you're new or relatively new to XQuery. Its easy, tutorial-like style means you can sit down and read it straight through if you're so inclined. As a compact and convenient reference to most of XQuery's key features, it's also a good place to periodically return to, for newcomers and experts alike, for a quick refresher of the basics as you weave in and out of the detail in the other chapters. Jonathan's coverage is extensive; most of the Glossary entries in the back of the book (a useful resource when you're stumbling across new terminology) originated in this chapter.
The two chapters in the "Background" section provide historical context and a detailed rationale for many of the complex technical decisions the Query working group has had to make as the language has evolved. The second chapter in this section will be of particular interest to XSLT developers, since it provides a valuable comparison and contrast between XQuery and XSLT, the two official W3C-mandated languages that are quite similar in a number of ways.
As Don Chamberlin describes in "Influences on the design of XQuery," the process of designing XQuery has been one of resolving the tensions between conflicting goals, and this chapter provides a historical and technical description of that dialectic in action. This chapter also places XQuery in the context of the other related languages and standards it coexists with. The second half of the chapter deals in cogent detail with the intricacies of what Don calls "watershed issues": eight complex and often controversial issues that have had a major impact on the design of the language. Don goes a long way to teasing apart the complexities
As Mike Kay notes in his chapter on "XQuery and XSLT," the fact that both these languages share a common data model, as well as a common sublanguage in XPath, is a major achievement of the W3C. His chapter explores that commonality and the overlap in functionality between the two languages, as well as their differences. This chapter describes where each language might be employed to best advantage. Mike addresses some of the same issues discussed by Don in the previous chapter but from the particular perspectives of XPath and XSLT.
Formal Underpinnings
Both chapters in this section were jointly co-written by Mary Fernandez, Phil Wadler, and Jerome Simeon.
The chapter "Static Typing in XQuery" is a gentle tutorial that explores the ramifications of static typing in a language dealing with XML data. Despite the term "formal" in the title of this section --this chapter fits very naturally here because it provides such a great lead-in to the chapter on the formal semantics--the topic isn't difficult or particularly heavy. Static typing is important to XQuery developers because it can help guarantee program correctness. It can also significantly help speed up the development cycle, as this chapter attests. It's important that users understand the concept of static typing so they can better understand the meaning of the error messages returned by the query system they're working with.
"Introduction to the Formal Semantics" is a tutorial-like introduction to the formal semantics, the formal mathematical system on which XQuery is built. This is likely the single most challenging technical component of XQuery. This chapter should appeal to implementors, language theoreticians, and those just terminally curious about this aspect of the language. They should find this chapter a much less daunting approach to the formal semantics than that provided by the specification.
Most major relational database vendors already have or will shortly provide support for XQuery as a front end for relational data, and interest in XQuery from this market sector was one of the driving forces behind its development. The first two chapters in this section deal with the topic of XQuery and relational data and were jointly developed by their two authors. The last chapter in this section describes the features of what its author refers to as an XML database mangagement system.
XQuery was designed to query XML, and using it to query and pull data out of relational databases that store information in tabular format poses a number of interesting challenges. Denise Draper explores these issues in "Mapping between XML and Relational Data."
Michael Rys' chapter, "Integrating XQuery and Relational Database Systems," builds on the foundation laid in the prior chapter. This chapter shows two methods of accessing XML stored in a relational database. One approach uses the XML datatype to store XML into the database as an LOB (large object) and accesses that data using a combination of both XQuery and SQL. Michael also describes a so-called "top-level XQuery" approach that obviates the need to use SQL altogether.
Jim Tivy's concluding chapter, "A Native XML DBMS," rounds out the offerings in this section. Jim describes the key features of what he calls an XML database management system and explores what that means. He looks at the use of the XQuery data model in that context and explores other XML DBMS features such as command languages and APIs, drawing on his experience with XStreamDB (his own native XML database product), Tamino, and the xmldb initiative.
"The individual perspectives on the concepts behind the XQuery language offered by XQuery from the Experts will be of great value to those who are seeking to understand the implications, opportunities, and challenges of XQuery as they design future information systems based on XML."
—Michael Champion, Advisory Research and Development Specialist, Software AG
XQuery answers the growing need for a functional XML search and transformation standard. Backed by the full weight of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), XQuery is being extremely well received by the IT community worldwide. The first major XML language that takes advantage of the benefits of strong typing provided by XML Schema, XQuery has the versatility to manipulate both XML and non-XML data and provides a valuable connection between the world of XML and relational databases.
In XQuery from the Experts , select members of the W3C's XML Query working group come together to discuss every facet of XQuery. From Jonathan Robie's introductory "XQuery: A Guided Tour" to Mary Mary Fernández, Jérôme Siméon, and Philip Wadler's "Introduction to the Formal Semantics," XQuery is revealed in a way that both novice programmers and industry experts can appreciate.
Edited by long-time XML expert and programmer Howard Katz, coverage ranges from strictly technical chapters to comparative essays such as Michael Kay's "XQuery, XPath, and XSLT," which explores the common ancestry of all three languages, and Don Chamberlin's "Influences on the Design of XQuery," which details the process behind XQuery's design.
Key coverage includes:
For IT managers, professionals, programmers, or anyone involved with XML, XQuery from the Experts is an invaluable resource.
Full disclosure: I know all of the authors and count them among my friends.
In spite of that, I can honestly say that I think this book is a very valuable guide to the... Read more
This is a good quality book - for a certain audience. It is of interest to people who are writing XQuery processors, and people who have an academic interest in XQuery. Read morePublished on Oct. 23 2003


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Samples from USB Turntables: Crosley CR249
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Crosley CR249 (The Keepsake Turntable)
The Sample Clips
For background on the clips, see the "Preparation" thread.
All samples are FLAC and under 30 seconds.
Here's the one we've all been waiting for: A ceramic cartridge USB turntable. It didn't disappoint.
The Crosley did a particularly bad job with the digitally mastered records. The Gorillaz sample sounds like someone applied a crude flange effect.
Worse yet, it skipped five times in the Gorillaz track (two can be heard in the sample). I replayed the track on the Ion turntable just to make sure it wasn't the record. It wasn't.
It made me wonder what's responsible for the skipping. The tracking force seems appropriate: 4.62 grams where, according to Garage 'A Records, the range is 2 5 grams. It could be poor anti-skate adjustment but the channel balance, while by no means perfect, seemed a bit better than the AT turntable.
I'd love to hear your insights on why skipping is such a problem on this loudly recorded LP. Skipping is not a problem on any of the other records I tested with.
The playback is so bad, I wonder if all ceramic cartridge turntables are this bad or just Crosley. I'm inclined to run out and get a different manufacturer's ceramic cart turntable. Grace Digital Audio, I'm looking at you!
Playback problems aside, the Crosley also arrived with serious defects.
As I moved the tonearm over the record to do my first needle drop, a funny thing happened: The platter didn't move.
The power light was on; I could hear the motor running. But the platter wouldn't spin.
I suspected the problem was the belt, which is not accessible without opening up the case. I had a choice to make: Should I play the average consumer and send it in for warranty repair or should I crack it open, voiding the warranty, and see if I can fix it myself?
I opted for the latter.
Sure enough, the belt had slipped off. I reattached it and the platter was rotating once again. I also got some good photos inside the box.
Another problem was the hinges holding the dustcover to the main unit. The metal was bent and the dustcover would fall off unless rested gently. I took it off for the samples.
So far, the Audio-Technica was the only turntable that I didn't have to fix anything on. The Ion turntable arrived with the cartridge and stylus detached.
One last note: The Crosley has built-in speakers along with a tone and volume knob. These knobs have no effect on the analog to digital conversion. I believe they split the signal before it hits the A/D converter. Of course, if you're interested, you can see the two circuit boards in the photo (I have more if you're really curious).
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I was recently given a Crosley, one with a radio also, and to be kind, I wasn't impressed. The radio and CD player sounded OK, but unlike you, I couldn't get any good sound out of the turntable. It sounded like blown speakers, but the speakers were fine when used with other input. I noticed an oscillating sound and determined that it the inability of the tonearm to follow anything other than a perfectly flat record. This could be your problem. Like you I checked the tracking force which was OK. I am thinking that there is not enough freedom of movement in the tone are to let it track properly.
The unit does have a line input, so I am going to find my old DUAL turntable and amp to see if that works.
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On Saturday, Oct. 1, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts canceled all performances at the Kimmel Center, Academy of Music and Merriam Theater. The cause for the disruption was a work stoppage by IATSE, Local 8, the union that represents ushers, box-office personnel, stagehands and wardrobe employees. The Kimmel Center's contracts with the union expired at midnight Sept. 30. Although no new contract agreement has been reached, the union and Kimmel did manage to agree on Oct. 1 to a one-week "cooling off" period. During that time, performances will continue at the Academy and Merriam as well as the Kimmel's Verizon Hall, Perelman Theater and Innovation Studio.
What happens next however is anyone's guess. Kimmel Center President and CEO Anne Ewers issued a statement that the "Kimmel Center leadership is optimistic that the renewed negations will be productive." In an interview by phone on Monday night, Kimmel Center Senior Vice President Thor Steingraber described the Kimmel as being at a "critical time." According to Steingraber, the funding the performing-arts center receives from the state of Pennsylvania was reduced from $2 million for the 2010-11 season to $150,000 for the 2011-12 campaign.
Wages and benefits are at the heart of the disagreement. Asked to characterize the talks, Steingraber says the two sides remain apart on both the length and the terms of a new contract. "Taking a long-term contract would be irresponsible for us to do at this time" says Steingraber, pointing to the uncertainty surrounding the Philadelphia Orchestra's bankruptcy as one reason the Kimmel is seeking a shorter deal than the five-year contract Steingraber said the union proposed. For the time being all performances at the Kimmel Center's three on site venues as well as the Academy of Music and Merriam Theater are scheduled to proceed as usual. When the two sides do resume negotiations (most likely on Mon., Oct. 10) the Philadelphia Orchestra will be mere days away from their opening night (Oct. 13) followed by the launch of the Orchestra's new season on Oct 14. Steingraber said that on Oct. 1, the Kimmel alerted patrons of the cancellations and offered to refund or exchange tickets for the canceled performances. Steingraber said that the Kimmel is prepared to do the same in the event of any future cancellations. He also reported that in the event of a work stoppage, the Kimmel may look into staging events at alternate venues around the city. The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees represents about 1,000 workers at the Kimmel Center, Merriam Theater and Academy of Music.
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The phases of getting fit are never too hard for someone who is determined to reform his health habits and live a healthy and diseased-free lifestyle. Health can come through various means including essential oils for headaches. However, you should start maintaining healthy exercise routines immediately and not wait for a certain age to come. Starting early will condition the body to stay active and do more. Maintaining a fitness routine can boost the body's performance as it enables it to endure greater stress and more work. So to start with a good exercise program, you must already have a good understanding and assessment of your current health condition. This is critical for those who might be worried about any underlying disease that could be triggered by exhausting the body with demanding fitness routines. It is advised to seek the doctor's opinion before doing regular exercises. Are you aware of what vitamin c serum is?
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Dr. Richard Wang
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Dr. Wang is a new faculty member at the School of Business (his first year of teaching at EIU was 2010-2011), but he is already inspiring students to break the mold. He says, "I believe that mentoring student research is key to educating future business leaders, as research develops students' motivation, perseverance, teamwork, analytical, critical thinking and communication skills. I have always had a passion for mentoring student research. During my first year at EIU, I mentored Ms. Madeline Trimble's undergraduate departmental honors research project. At the completion of the project, our co-authored research paper was accepted by a number of academic conferences, and Ms. Trimble has now been accepted directly after the completion of her undergraduate degree into an Accounting Ph.D. program by one of the most prestigious business schools in Europe, with a full scholarship, which shows the quality of Ms. Trimble's research and her dedication to the field of Accounting. I wish to continue this success by mentoring future student research projects and further developing the excellence of the School of Business departmental honors program and the MBA with Research Option."


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My husband and I are having the hardest time picking a stroller!! Any advice? We live in the city and plan to walk with it but not use it much for bus or subway. Anyone own either the Vista or City Select? Pros/Cons?
I think the biggest thing to consider when choosing between the vista and the city select is if you are going to use it as a double. If you are really going to use it as a double, the CS wins hands down- way more configurations, which is more comfortable for both kids. The rumbleseat on the Vista is usable, but is pretty cramped and low to the ground.
If you are going to use it as a single, then the Vista has a few advantages. I personally don't like the way the CS looks as a single- I think the Vista is more attractive. But that's a personal thing. And though the baskets on both are huge, the one on the Vista is even a bit bigger.
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We love our Vista, but at the moment only have one LO. There are no bad points to it really, though it is wide and quite heavy, but then most decent strollers are. Can you test them out at a store?
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Q: How do officials determine whether a street is paved with asphalt or concrete? How long does asphalt last? How long does concrete last?
A: Engineers and elected officials consider multiple factors in deciding whether to pave a street with asphalt or concrete. Those factors include the classification of the street (residential or arterial), traffic volume, percentage of truck traffic, land use, construction cost, maintenance cost and service life of the pavement.
Communities tend to use asphalt for residential streets because its cheaper. They use concrete for high-traffic arterial streets because it lasts longer and usually requires less maintenance, leading to fewer disruptions of the high-traffic area.
Mark Radtke, Menashas public works director, said his staff conducted a cost analysis of the life cycle of asphalt and concrete pavements last year before reconstructing one of the citys residential streets.
The analysis resulted in our selection of asphalt for that street, but the cost difference was not great, he said.
Radtke said asphalt pavement should last 15 to 20 years before resurfacing is needed. He said the progression of maintenance in Menasha includes crack sealing, chip sealing and spot patching before resurfacing, which adds 10 to 12 years to the life of the pavement.
Concrete pavement should last 30 to 35 years before major rehabilitation is necessary, Radtke said. Interim maintenance in Menasha includes joint repair and spot replacement of deteriorating concrete sections.
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For a few weekends in August, the calm straits of Johor turn into a fierce arena as racers, cruisers, catamarans, Moths, dinghies and even radio controlled boats all make their way to the West of Singapore to compete in the 14th SMU-RM Western Circuit Sailing Regatta.
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Held on the sixth, seventh, 13th, 14th and 20th of August, at the prestigious Raffles Marina, this regatta has expanded over the years and with 62 entries in total last year, has truly become one of the largest keelboat regattas in Singapore.
Co-organized by the energetic students from the Singapore Management University (SMU) and the hard working professionals from Raffles Marina (RM), this regatta is the talk of the sailing community as the infamous South-West Monsoon rolls in. You can expect good winds, better sailing, fantastic post-race parties and an awesome atmosphere. And that's even before you get to the beer.
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Need more reasons to head down for three weekends of action-packed, enjoyable fun? The Western Circuit Regatta is committed to giving back to the community and has done so by naming Sailability Singapore, a non-profit organization that through the activity of sailing enriches the lives of people with any type of disability, the elderly, and the financially and socially disadvantaged as their beneficiary once again. Last year, a total of $20,000 was raised for Sailability ensuring that the foundation will continue to share the joys of sailing with the less fortunate.
If you need more convincing, head down to www.westerncircuit.com to check out pictures from last year or contact Shaun directly at shaun.toh.2009(at)smu.edu.sg to ask any questions.
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Opening arguments in the extortion trial of Alabama State Sen. Roger Bedford will begin Tuesday.
Houston County Circuit Judge Jerry White is presiding over the trial because Marion County judges withdrew from the case.
A jury of eleven women and three men was selected for the trial that is being held in Northwest Alabama.
Bedford, a powerful Russellville democrat, is accused of bringing home millions in state money and trying to use it to force the Marion County Commission to buy land from a friend at triple its appraised value.
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Mist hangs above the mirrored surface of McCormack Lake in Oregon County. / Gary Blankenship
LEFT: Waterlily pads float on the surface of McCormack Lake, a favorite camping destination for Springfield resident Gary Blankenship and his family. BOTTOM LEFT: A patch of wildflowers lines the edge of McCormack Lake in Oregon County. / Photos by Gary Blankenship
Share your getawayDo you enjoy the Ozarks outdoors by hiking, biking, boating, floating, walking trails, taking nature photographs, fishing, hunting or otherwise? Share your experience in the News-Leaders Get Outdoors section. Send nature or scenic photos; or photos featuring friends/family to Wes Johnson at email@example.com or Sony Hocklander at email@example.com (subject line: outdoors). Include your name, contact number, residence and a description two or three sentences, two or three paragraphs or a personal essay.
Camping spaces are primitive. There is no water, electricity, site monitors, pavilions or firewood. Bring what you need.
A patch of wildflowers lines the edge of McCormack Lake in Oregon County. / Gary Blankenship
The Ozarks are within me. Limestone runs through my blood. I have lived away from these hills and rivers, but like a magnet, or a moth to flame, Im always drawn back.
Ive tried to escape five times, moving to Chicago, San Antonio, Boston, Dallas and Atlanta, but the peace and tranquility of an Ozarks spring-fed stream always seems to pull me back.
To some degree, I have infected my daughter, Cat, with this same love of the Ozarks. Our last trip to the woods before she graduated from Missouri State University and accepted a position for Starwood Hotels in Los Angeles was a trip deep into the Ozarks for a camping trip at McCormack Lake, in northern Oregon County.
That part of the state is dear to me, having grown up in Thayer, in the southern part of that county. It is trite to say, but times were simpler then.
Nature was not something to be overcome with country clubs, air conditioning and shopping malls, but something we dove into and celebrated each season.
We felt the heat of the summer, the cool relief of the falls shorter days, the natural draw to hibernate and build fires in the winter, and the excitement of spring renewal for all things.
I truly believe we are connected to the natural cycles of the seasons. Even today my blood tells me when I have had enough of town, and need to rebalance myself in the natural world. McCormack Lake is a place to do just that.
It takes about two hours and 20 minutes to get to McCormack Lake, nonstop from Springfield. You go east on U.S. 60 to Winona, then south on Missouri 19 for 13 miles through the heart of the Mark Twain National Forest until that little sign points the way to the McCormack Lake Recreation Area on Forest Road 3155.
If you find yourself at the Eleven Point River, you missed it! Turn around and go back about three miles, and you will find it.
If you wish to touch base with anyone, do it before you turn west down Forest Road 3155 to the lake. I have yet to hear of any phone service that will work at McCormack Lake.
There is something exciting, even dangerous about being out of cellphone range in todays world. More than once, while camping there alone, I made the five-mile trek out of the valley to talk with folks at home.
McCormack Lake Recreation Area is maintained by the U.S. Forest Service and is one of the quietest, best-kept secrets in the Ozarks.
There are more things the day picnic area and eight primitive camping spaces dont offer than do (no water, electricity, site monitors, pavilions, firewood, etc.). So whatever you need, bring it with you.
There are picnic tables, fire rings, lantern posts, and one vault toilet on each side of the lake. There is day use on one side of the lake and camping on the other. The shallow 15-acre fishing lake is stocked with panfish and bass, and no boats with motors are permitted. A kayak is the perfect boat for this little lake.
There is a 3.7-mile maintained trail from the lake, down Spring Creek to the Eleven Point River and on to the Greer Crossing Recreational Area, another camping and popular canoe takeout point along Missouri 19.
The trail has much to explore, and is sometimes, especially in the fall when the leaves come down, hard to locate, but if you keep going with the stream to the river, you cant get lost.
If possible, I recommend parking a vehicle at the Greer Crossing Recreational Area and hiking from McCormack Lake to your car. Unless you are an advanced hiker, you will have all you need for this one-way trip.
If you need supplies or restaurant food, head south about 12 miles on Missouri 19 to Alton, population 871. There you will find what will now seem like a host of modern conveniences: Harps Food Store, the Alton Burger Palace, Grandmas Kitchen and the city library with Wi-Fi!
The first time I remember camping there would have been on a Boy Scout Jamboree in the mid-60s. I was 10 years old, and the place seemed huge to me, with what seemed like thousands of pup tents lined up military style, campfire smoke hanging in the morning air, and Scout leaders in full uniform with those big flat-brimmed hats patrolling everywhere. I felt like a private in the Great War, and the image remains in my mind as a little piece of heaven.
One time while camping there, there was just one other guy, who was obviously living at the campground. He left for work every morning around 7 a.m. in construction clothes and came back each day at dusk. His hand-washed clothing, stretched between two walnut trees, made a barrier between him and the other seven camping places. In three days, we never spoke to one another.
The last time I camped at McCormack Lake, I was the only person both nights. There wasnt a moon, and the darkness was complete. Only the trails of satellites through the Milky Way and an occasional jet flyover interrupted the stillness.
Bring a book, a comfortable chair, wood for a fire and the need for a quiet mind. There is no highway noise or air conditioner hum, just the natural sounds of the woods.
After living in the heart of Springfield, I am a bit unnerved by the quiet for a while, but by the second night (and you must stay at least two nights) the Night Symphony of the Ozarks lulls you back in time to a place nobody knows how old.
In the introductory paragraph of his 1907 novel The Shepherd of the Hills, Harold Bell Wright states:
In the hills of life there are two trails. One lies along the higher sunlit fields where those who journey see afar, and the light lingers even when the sun is down; and one leads to the lower ground, where those who travel, as they go, look always over their shoulders with eyes of dread, and gloomy shadows gather long before the day is done.
This space, while physically is on the lower ground, is a place to reconnect to nature and give your soul a breath of fresh air from the frantic pace of todays world.
This space, this time-lost forest, can transport you to a simpler time if you are open to it. Go with an open heart and be uplifted.
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While Howard Stern is never shy about letting the world know his feelings about certain celebrities, he reserves a special bit of distaste for those who slight him.
The 58-year-old earlier this morning blasted "Entourage" star Adrian Grenier after the actor cancelled at the last-minute as host of the 2012 Bideawee Gala. The charity, one of the oldest animal welfare organizations, is supported by Stern's wife, Beth.
"A lot of celebrities agree to do something for a charity … And at the last minute they cancel, leaving the charity stranded," Stern said on the air. "I do lose respect for people when they do this. They always have a great excuse …I don't know. Send out a tweet and say 'I'm so sorry'."
It's unclear why Grenier, 35, pulled out of the event just 24 hours prior. What we do know is that Beth Stern graciously filled in at the last minute. "i feel bad for all the animal lovers who are expecting to see @adriangrenier hosting tomorrow's Bideawee gala and see me instead! filling in," she wrote on Twitter.
According to Examiner, attendees bought tickets priced from $50-$1,000. Despite the lack of a celebrity host, the evening was still a success for the animals. "So happy and honored to have hosted," Beth later tweeted.
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Alexandra Lange is an architecture and design critic, journalist and historian. Her work has appeared in The Architect's Newspaper, Design Observer, Metropolis, New York Magazine and The New York Times. She teaches architecture criticism at New York University and the School of Visual Arts.
Jane Thompson is an editor, designer and urban planner. One of the founding editor of I.D. magazine she also pioneered many revitalization projects such as Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston, New York's Grand Central District and the Chicago Navy Pier. Jane and her husband Benjamin Thompson, FAIA, collaborated for two decades on Design Research, the Cambridge store that introduced products from abroad and brought modern living to the United States.
In this audio interview with Debbie Millman, Alexandra Lange and Jane Thompson discuss their new book, Design Research: The Store That Brought Modern Living to American Homes, how DR was as much a community center as a design mecca, creating the power of imagination, the acessibility of DR, Marimekko, Sir Lady Jane and, of course, Benjamin Thompson.
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I'm a graphic designer and I've always been fascinated with package design and architectural design. It blows my mind how much thought and knowledge has to go into every aspect of the creating process. Its so awesome to see some of these types of things in museums as well. Just went to the Milwaukee Art Museum and saw the European Design exhibition and gained a completely new appreciation for the design of things we use in everyday life such as chairs, couches and even vacuums...Dyson is absolutely AMAZING.
Great stuff here, hope to hear more in the near future!
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Good post. I am also going to write a blog post about this...I enjoyed reading your post and I like your take on the issue. Thanks.
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It's got all-wheel drive, an all-electric drive train, and it's at 1/10th scale. It's the HPI E10 R/C kit.
The company's latest minicamcorder has a touch-screen display and a swiveling lens.
iRiver announces E10 microdrive MP3 player
The Magnepan MMG and Pioneer Elite SP-EBS73-LR are two very different sounding speakers, so which one is best for you?
Pioneer's Andrew Jones discusses designing the new Elite Series of loudspeakers.
Pioneer's new Elite-branded speaker system was designed by Andrew Jones and features top-mounted drivers.
Don't let the weird name throw you, the Noontec Zoro may be the clearest, most accurate on-ear headphone you can buy for the money.
Its new online app store lets Mercedes-Benz customers purchase and download applications directly to the vehicle's Comand infotainment system.
The Audiophiliac checks out the Bowers & Wilkins P3 & P5, and the V-Moda M-80 Crossfade headphones.
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Paul Di Resta predicted prior to the Spanish Grand Prix that a seventh place finish would be a "very good" result, and he was proved correct.
The Scottish driver advanced from 10th to seventh during the 66 lap race and he was very pleased with the result. Speaking in a team press release after the race, he said that the team can "take a lot of positives away from the weekend" because the Circuit de Catalunya has "traditionally not suited" their car.
He added "The result shows the consistency that we have had since the start of the year and that we can perform each weekend." That is hugely promising for the team, who have maintained their fifth place in the constructors standings, because it shows that the VJM06 works well at different types of circuits. Concluding, he said that it is a "big result" for the team and that there is "more to come."
It was a far from ideal race for Adrian Sutil who suffered a cross-threaded right rear wheel nut at his first stop. This cost him bundles of time and he dropped down the order like a stone. He shared his disappointment, saying after the race "It's extremely disappointing to come away empty-handed from this race because we were so quick today."
He also revealed that the team even asked him to cut the engine during that troublesome first stop so they could fix the problem, Sutil felt it "cost" him the chance of scoring some good points.
However he admitted that "It's frustrating, but you have to accept these things. Hopefully it will not happen again."
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Louisiana State University of Alexandria split a baseball doubleheader at home Wednesday with the University of Mobile.
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With Blizzcon and South Korea's G-STAR both having wrapped up recently, Asia's gamers have got game conferences on their minds. So Chinese gaming site 17173 put an interesting question to its readers: which event would you rather attend; Blizzard's Blizzcon or Tencent's Tencent Carnival (腾讯嘉年华)?
It's an interesting question because of all the world's single-developer conferences, these are the two most likely to appeal to Chinese gamers. Blizzard games are huge in China, and Tencent games also dominate China's most popular PC game lists. In fact, Tencent has several games that are more widely played (at least in internet cafes) than any Blizzard title. But apparently that doesn't mean much, because Chinese gamers have a strong preference, and it ain't for Tencent:
Now, to be fair, this is just an online poll, so it's not exactly scientific. Still, 17173 is one of China's biggest non-affiliated gaming sites (meaning it isn't run by a game company, unlike the Tencent Games or Netease Games web portals), and the poll has already attracted more than 4,000 votes. It seems like even though Tencent Games may be more ubiquitous in China these days, Chinese gamers still have a bit more love for Blizzard.
If you'd like to cast your own vote, the poll is still open here at 17173 (Chinese).


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(ZDNet) The iPhone is a flagship handset, and as such it commands a flagship price. But one other thing that's flagship about the new iPhone 5s is the margin it pulls in for Apple.
According to a teardown analysis carried out analysts at IHS, a top-of-the-line 64GB iPhone 5s, which retails unlocked for $849, costs Apple a mere $218 to build, a price that includes the manufacturing costs.
The build price difference between this and the 16GB iPhone 5s is less than $20, and yet Apple charges consumers a whopping $200 for the extra 48GB of storage.
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NVTK: OAO Novatek: NOVATEK announces consolidated IFRS results for the year ended 31 December 2012 UK Regulatory Announcement MOSCOW NOVATEK ANNOUNCES CONSOLIDATED IFRS RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012 Moscow, 7 March 2013. OAO NOVATEK today released its audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended 31 December 2012 and 2011 prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). IFRS Financial and Operational Highlights (in millions of Russian roubles) FY 2012 FY 2011 Oil and gas sales 210,246 174,811 Other revenues 727 462 Total revenues 210,973 175,273 Operating expenses (125,775) (96,820) Gain (loss) on disposal of interests in subsidiaries (60) 62,948 Other operating income 196 207 Profit from operations 85,334 141,608 Finance income (expense) 2,986 (2,703) Profit before income tax 86,215 135,025 Profit 69,441 119,291 Profit attributable 69,458 119,655 to OAO NOVATEK shareholders Adjusted profit attributable 69,518 56,707 to OAO NOVATEK shareholders* Basic and diluted earnings per share ^ 22.89 39.45 (in Russian roubles) Adjusted basic and diluted earnings per share* 22.91 18.69 (in Russian roubles) * excluding gain (loss) on disposal of interests in subsidiaries. Total revenues grew by 20.4% year-on-year to RR 211.0 billion for the twelve months ended 31 December 2012 from RR 175.3 billion in 2011. The growth was due to an increase in hydrocarbon sales volumes and higher natural gas and liquids prices. In 2012, profit from operations, adjusted for gain (loss) on disposal of interests in subsidiaries, amounted to RR 85.4 billion, increasing by 8.6% as compared with 2011. Profit from operations for 2011 includes the gain from the disposal of a 20% equity interest in Yamal LNG of RR 62.9 billion. Profit attributable to NOVATEK shareholders, adjusted for gain (loss) on disposal of interests in subsidiaries, increased by 22.6% in 2012 to RR 69.5 billion, or by RR 22.91 per share, as compared to RR 56.7 billion, or by RR 18.69 per share in 2011. Selected Operating Highlights Production and Purchased Volumes FY 2012 FY 2011 Natural gas production, million cubic meters (mmcm) 50,507 47,521 Natural gas purchases from joint ventures, mmcm 5,335 5,384 Other purchases of natural gas, mmcm 3,533 841 Total natural gas production and purchases, mmcm 59,375 53,746 Liquids production, thousand tons (mt) 4,193 4,111 Liquids purchases from joint ventures, mt 259 - Other purchases of liquids, mt 38 6 Total liquids production and purchases, mt 4,490 4,117 Sales FY 2012 FY Volumes 2011 Natural gas, 58,880 53,667 mmcm Stable gas condensate, 2,847 2,984 mt Liquefied petroleum 905 880 gas, mt Crude oil, 442 242 mt In 2012, natural gas sales volumes increased to 58.9 billion cubic meters (bcm), or by 9.7%, as compared with 2011, due to growth in production from our subsidiaries, which was mainly driven by the launch of the fourth stage of Phase Two development at the Yurkharovskoye field, as well as an increase in purchases of natural gas. As at 31 December 2012, the total amount of natural gas injected into underground gas storage facilities and reflected as inventory aggregated 1,096 million cubic meters (mmcm), as compared with 732 mmcm at the year-end 2011. Liquid hydrocarbon sales volumes aggregated 4,203 thousand tons in 2012 increasing by 2.2% as compared with 2011. The increase is due to the commencement of gas condensate purchases from joint ventures and production growth from our subsidiaries, mainly an increase in crude oil output at the East-Tarkosalinskoye field. The growth in liquids sales volumes was constrained by a significant increase in stable gas condensate inventories due to redirection of sales to Asian-Pacific region that were in seaborne transit and not recognized as revenues in the current reporting period. As at the year-end, 461 thousand tons of stable gas condensate was in transit or storage and recognized as inventory, as compared with 228 thousand tons as at 31 December 2011. Selected Balance Sheet Items (in millions of Russian roubles) 31 December 2012 31 December 2011 ASSETS Non-current assets 404,890 325,116 Property, plant and 197,376 166,784 equipment Investments in joint 189,136 123,029 ventures Total current assets 58,243 58,316 Total assets 463,133 383,432 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Non-current liabilities 116,702 91,636 Long-term debt 97,805 75,180 Current liabilities 55,130 50,114 Total liabilities 171,832 141,750 Equity attributable to 290,050 241,013 OAO NOVATEK shareholders Non-controlling interest 1,251 669 Total equity 291,301 241,682 Total liabilities and 463,133 383,432 equity The full set of audited consolidated IFRS financial statements for the years ended 31 December 2012 and 2011 and the related notes thereto as well as Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations are available on the Company's website (www.novatek.ru). Certain statements in this press release are not historical facts and are "forward looking" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (hereinafter, the Exchange Act). Forward looking statements include statements concerning our plans, expectations, projections, objectives, targets, goals, strategies, future events, future revenues or performance, capital expenditures, financing needs, plans or intentions relating to acquisitions, our competitive strengths and weaknesses, plans or goals relating to forecasted production, reserves, financial position and future operations and development, our business strategy and the trends we anticipate in the industries and the political and legal environment in which we operate and other information that is not historical information. By their very nature, forward looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, and risks exist that the predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward looking statements will not be achieved. *** For further information, please visit www.novatek.ru or contact: Press Service Investor Relations +7 (495) 721 2207 +7 (495) 730 6013 email@example.com firstname.lastname@example.com *** OAO NOVATEK is Russia's largest independent gas producer and the second-largest natural gas producer in Russia. Founded in 1994, the Company is engaged in the exploration, production, processing and marketing of natural gas and liquid hydrocarbons. The Company's upstream activities are concentrated in the prolific Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Region, which is the world's largest natural gas producing area and accounts for approximately 84% of Russia's natural gas production and approximately 17% of the world's gas production. NOVATEK is an open joint stock company established under the laws of the Russian Federation. The Company's shares are listed in Russia on MICEX-RTS Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker symbol "NVTK". Contact: OAO Novatek
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Petite . Concrete . Bowl . Votive
I love concrete because of the many ways you can put it to use plus it's a very eco friendly material. These concrete vessels are just fabulous. Made by Obelisk, they have an earthy, old worn quality to them that I absolutely love. Definitely on my wish list.


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Throwback Cars
Inspired by the introduction of the new (no longer known as the "New Beetle") Beetle, we consulted Marty Padgett, Editorial Director for TheCarConnection.com, for a list of comeback cars. See some of the biggest revivals below.
Chevrolet Camaro
Whether it's a pony car or a muscle car, the Camaro has always been one cool ride. Well—almost always. "GM didn't even sell a Camaro from 2003 to 2009, but it stuck with plans to bring back the storied nameplate even through its difficult bankruptcy," says Padgett.
The new resurrected Camaro comes in coupe, convertible, and hot SS versions. And as Padgett points out, this comeback kid is outselling the Ford Mustang this year.
Debuted: 1967
Returned: 2010
Current MSRP: $23,000 - $32,000
Fiat 500
The feisty Italian import Fiat 500 is returning to America with a 2012 model after a 27-year absence. "Not many drivers have fond memories of the Fiat brand, which evacuated America in the late 1970s, leaving behind bad memories of X1/9 sportscars that burned, and 124 roadsters that failed to light any fire," observes Padgett
"While it's in charge at Chrysler these days, [the brand is] also bringing back its sprightly 500 minicar to the mix, with great fuel economy at just the right time in our automotive history."
Debuted: 1957
Returned: 2012
Current MSRP: $16,000
Ford Explorer
The Explorer spent most of the past decade ducking scandal, after its Firestone tire recall debacle nearly killed the name in 2001. Padgett says the Explorer "limped along through a rather successful redesign in 2002, just in time for SUVs to fall out of favor."
But now it's enjoying another revival in the Ford lineup, featuring some car components under its SUV-ish body. "It's never been better," Padgett says, citing improved fuel economy, a new turbo four-cylinder for better gas mileage. The panel at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show agreed: they named it Truck of the Year.
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Review for The Art Of Yoga Project, Palo Alto, CA, USA
I have been contributing increasingly more to this group for each of the past three years, and watching them grow as individuals and as an organization. They have an amazing combination of brains, heart and tenacity. ANy one of those is of course precious. But it's hard to imagine another group having the degree of all three that makes The Art of Yoga Project so unique, and indeed successful at their mission.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The tremendous heart, commitment and strength they bring to their work.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Professional, dedicated, strong, purposeful, resolute.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Teach many more young women how to take control of their own lives, their own future, and make it happen from the inside out rather than the outside in.
Ways to make it better...
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
growth. they have a unique and successful formula for helping at-risk young women take control of their lives. the challenge, and funding will help, is how to deliver that successful formula to more communities.
One thing I'd also say is that...
you have to meet Mary Lynn Fitton to truly understand the strength from which The Art of Yoga Project springs. She's a brilliant example of the new generation of social entrepreneurs.
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I am making a rag quilt, using flannel. I don't usually was this. My question is this, the flannel squares that I am embroidering on, should I was these squares, cause I've read that you shiukd was flannel before embroidering. Hope this makes since.
As a rule, I wash and dry any flannel that I sew with prior to beginning. Yes I would pre-shrink flannel before embroidering on it.
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So even the flannel I use to make the rag quilts I shoukd wash?
Honestly, flannel shrinks so much that I feel better if I wash and dry it first.
Another question -how do you wash your fabric? Do you use cold, warm or hot water? How about drying?
I wash warm and dry on medium. I don't use hot water just because I do not want a fading issue. I would assume drying on high would help to preshrink but I still just use medium. I have done appliqued flannel baby blankets and have seen pics of them after multiple washings and they look good yet.
The flannel you are going to embroider on I would prewash first because it will shrink and pucker the embroidery. Usually with rag quilts I do not prewash the fabric as you want the fabric to rag out once the quilt is done and you wash it. Doing embroidery on the squares changes things a bit. Good luck with your rag quilting!
But I think that if you are going to wash the squares you embroider on, you must wash all of them. Once it is made, you want all squares to shrink at the same rate. If you only preshrink the ones embroidered on the others will shrink at an uneven rate upon washing the finished item.
With all this talk of a flannel rag quilt, I think I will make one. I have alot of flannel I bought when on sale and I think that would be a good way to use it up.
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Today we're excited to share all session recordings from Project Conference 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona with the greater Project community. Over 1250 people from 44 countries made the trip--75% for the very first time. The week featured 94 handpicked sessions with 20 delivered by customers eager to share their experiences. Many sessions were standing room only and from the evaluations, many only wished they could have attended more of them. Zach Heisinger, first time attendee, tells us he's already looking forward to the next Project Conference. His only complaint? "I wish certain sessions could be offered more than once during the conference. That way I wouldn't have to pick one great session over another great session." So, we're excited to share these recordings with all of you as it represents a collection of the best content out there from our customers, partners, and industry leaders.
This year's Conference focused on Project 2010 momentum and offered attendees both networking as well as training opportunities. We've said before, 2010 marks the biggest release in over a decade, but product innovation didn't end with its release. You'll find 87 recordings totaling over 100 hours of content. We suggest getting started by viewing both keynotes, first from Microsoft Office Division CVP Kirk Koenigsbauer and then from Microsoft Project GM Ludovic Hauduc. Then jump into some of the top rated sessions at the conference:
From all the social media buzz (2.5 million Twitter impressions) and excitement, the Project community looks to be growing stronger and stronger each day. None of this would have been possible without each of you and we're thankful for the opportunity to have met many of you in person. A special thank you to those who were able to join us this year. Hope you enjoyed all the parties and the warm weather. We can't wait for the next one! For those who couldn't make the trip this year, we hope you find the sessions informative and enough of a reason the join us next time. Let us know what you think in the comments or via Facebook/Twitter.
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This event was terrific and the content here really can help organizations to learn and leverage Project Server, SharePoint and Business Intelligence for the best "Better Together" story.
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Updated at 6:48 p.m. EDT, Oct. 8, 2008
At least 19 Iraqis were
killed and 34 more were wounded in the latest violence. The DoD reported the
of a U.S. soldier in an non-combat vehicular accident as well. Meanwhile,
the Interior Ministry said
they were ready to handle security should U.S. forces withdraw. Also, Prime Minister
Nouri al-Maliki said
he would cancel any tribal support council that is affiliated with a political
Eleven people
were killed and 19 more were wounded when a female suicide bomber struck outside
a courthouse in central Baquba.
In Baghdad, two
people were injured during a bomb blast in Adhamiya. A bomb in Baladiyat
left no casualties.
Also, one dumped body
was found.
policemen were killed and six others were wounded in Rashidiya.
A roadside bomb wounded
six people near Hilla. Two brothers were arrested
on suspicion of being "special groups" members.
In Iskandariya,
a roadside bomb killed a policeman
and wounded a second one.
A body
was found in Mussayab.
In Mosul, a Christian
man was shot and killed in Tamim. The body
of another Christian day laborer was discovered yesterday. Several Christians
have been murdered in October, raising concerns that there is an uptick in violence
against the minority group. Christians have been demanding the reinstatement of
a clause into a new elections law that will ensure that minority groups are fairly
represented in local politics. Meanwhile, the U.S. Commander warned
that al-Qaeda is still extremely active in the area, and nine suspects were nabbed
in separate operations.
Turkish military authorities announced
that clashes with Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) rebels today in Turkey
left four rebels and one soldier dead. In one incident, PKK rebels attacked
a bus in Diyarbakir province. The four rebels died
in the Sirnak region. On Friday, a clash between the two, also in southeastern
Turkey resulted in the deaths of dozens of people. Since then, Turkey has launched
several air strikes against suspected rebel targets in northern Iraq. The PKK
wants an autonomous homeland for the Kurds in parts of Turkey, Iraq and three
other nations. In Ankara, parliament extended
the a mandate to continue military operations in northern Iraq.
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Hottest Unicycling Bachelor: Little J (longtime friend and troublemaker)
My take: Smart, funny and a huge fan of children's educational television, Little J can strike up a conversation with anyone. And during that conversation, chances are, he'll nonchalantly bust out some physics theories and/or quote a Coen brothers movie.
Hottest Pool Shark Bachelor: Big J (longtime friend and loaner of DVDs)
Hometown: Bradenton, FL
Age: 30something
My take: Total teddy bear.
My take: Something about Kevin's manic exterior makes it that much sweeter when he sits still, looks you in the eyes and says, "Want another round?"
My take: Mark's kinda like Kilimanjaro—a huge challenge, sure to exhaust you and probably make you miserable, too, and yet? Strangely tempting.
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It's likely there was some heavy nostalgia and wistful sharing of memories last week leading up to Austin Peay's final game at Governors Stadium.
But it's hard to imagine many tears were shed over the impending demolition of the 67-year-old structure.
"Bittersweet" is always a word that gets thrown around a lot in times like this, and it was certainly in the university's press releases concerning the game and the ceremony surrounding it. To me, though, it didn't seem quite right for the occasion. ...


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The Food Guide Pyramid was updated in 2005, in keeping with the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and taking into consideration the new Dietary Reference Intakes for vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients (like protein, carbohydrate, and fat). According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the latest Pyramid was designed to improve overall health and to focus on a person's total diet—not just the foundational nutrients they might need.
Unfortunately, as with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the primary health focus of the latest Pyramid is weight control. It was designed to be "balanced in essential nutrients while also specifying limits on other food components such as fats, cholesterol, and calories." It was also designed to "focus on creating new food intake patterns" in individuals based upon estimated energy requirements for males and females of different ages and activity levels.
Although maintaining our healthy, natural body weight is an important aspect of well-being, a weight-control orientation to nutrition is problematic for a variety of reasons, the primary one being that when weight control and calories are the major focus in our relationship with food or physical activity, they tend to overshadow everything else. Lots of us stop thinking about balance, moderation, and variety—the time-tested guarantors of healthy living—and start thinking in black and white. (One survey reported that 70% of Americans think of food in terms of "good" and "bad.")
The new emphasis on weight control runs the risk of actually obscuring more useful approaches to creating healthful habits with eating and activity. Of equally great concern is the possibility that it may promote a higher degree of conflict around eating, physical activity, and body image for some people. Disordered eating and compulsive exercise are serious issues for both men and women on many college campuses, and many college-aged women in particular, have inadequate intakes of calcium, iron, and other important nutrients, often as a result of trying to limit the caloric intake of their diets (For further discussion of the problems inherent in weight-control-oriented lifestyle recommendations, as well as alternative paradigms for health promotion, go to our page on the Dietary Guidelines).
It seems clear that the latest Pyramid is focused on preventing dietary excess. But for college students who are often still growing, who may be much more active, and whose lifestyles are much more varied than the rest of the general population, the new Pyramid may make it more difficult for them to know how to be adequately nourished. For that reason, it is important that Brown students use the following dietary recommendations with the intention of modifying them to suit their own, optimal eating patterns. This is particularly true where suggested numbers of servings for a given food group are concerned, since the general recommendations for males and females of a certain age were calculated to reflect the lower end of the caloric range.
Grains (Bread, Cereal, Rice, Pasta, etc.)
This is an important group in the Pyramid, because it provides carbohydrates, the primary source of fuel for the body. The Pyramid separates grains into two groups:
- Whole grains, which contain the entire grain kernel—bran, germ, and endosperm. Whole grains also contain the fiber and B vitamins that make this food group so rich nutritionally.
- Refined grains, in which the bran and germ are removed. Refined grains lose the fiber, iron, and many of the B vitamins in the grain. As a result, most refined grains have been enriched; certain B vitamins and iron have been added back in to make them more nutritionally adequate.
It is recommended that 50% of a person's daily grain servings come from whole grains. Rather than creating a focus on "good grains" and "bad grains," we suggest that you aim for having lots of variety in your grain choices for optimal nutrition and pleasure. For adults 19 to 30 years old, women are recommended to have (a minimum of) 7 "ounce equivalents." Men are recommended to have 8. Examples of ounce equivalents for grains are:
- 1 slice of bread
- 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal
- 1/2 cup of cooked rice, pasta, or couscous
- 5 crackers
Vegetables are a terrific source of vitamins and minerals, particularly when you try to add as much color as possible to your plate. Vegetables are also high in fiber. The Pyramid breaks vegetables into five different categories. Women are encouraged to get 2 1/2 cups per day of vegetables; men are encouraged to get 3. Examples of a cup of vegetables for the different groups are:
Dark Green Leafy Vegetables
- 1 cup of raw broccoli, or 3, 5-inch spears
- 2 cups of raw spinach or 1 cup of cooked spinach
- 2 cups of dark green lettuce
Orange Vegetables
- 1 cup of raw or cooked carrots
- 1 cup mashed or 1 large baked sweet potato
- 1 cup cooked butternut squash
Starchy Vegetables
- 1 cup of corn
- 1 cup of peas
- 1 medium, 3-inch potato
Dried Beans and peas
- 1 cup of chickpeas, black beans, kidney beans, or pinto beans
- 1 cup of lentils
- 1 cup of tofu
Other Vegetables
- 1 cup of cauliflower, green beans, zucchini, or cabbage
- 1 cup of chopped tomato
Fruits, like vegetables, are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They are also an excellent source of carbohydrate. Both men and women are encouraged to have 2 cups per day. Examples of a cup of fruit include:
- 1 small apple
- 1 large banana
- 1 cup of melon
- 1 cup of grapes
- 1 medium grapefruit
- 1 large orange, peach, or pear
- 1 cup of berries
- 8 oz. of 100% fruit juice
Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese
This food group is the most dependable source of calcium in your diet. Adequate intake of calcium during adolescence and early adulthood increases the likelihood of optimal bone density for both men and women, offering protection against osteoporosis and bone fractures. We recommend that you take a calcium supplement (with added vitamin D to help you absorb the calcium), and then get the recommended 3 servings a day of calcium-rich foods. Calcium supplements are available at the Health Services pharmacy.
If you have an intolerance to regular milk, you can use low-lactose or non-lactose milk products, or a calcium-fortified soy product (be sure it has added vitamin D). People with lactose intolerance may be able to handle small amounts of dairy foods, and may do particularly well with yogurt, since the lactose in it has already been partially broken down. Taking lactase-containing tablets (such as Lactaid) just before a meal or snack with dairy products, may allow you to enjoy a slice of pizza or an ice cream cone without feeling sick afterwards. Examples of a 1 cup serving include:
- 1 cup of milk or yogurt (or soy substitute)
- 1 1/2 to 2 oz. of cheese
- 1/3 cup of shredded cheese
- 2 slices of American cheese
- 2 cups of cottage cheese
- 1 cup of pudding
- 1 cup of frozen yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups of ice cream
Meat and Beans
These food groups are rich in protein, and can also be rich sources of iron and other minerals.
Adult women are encouraged to have 5 1/2 "ounce equivalents," and men are encouraged to have 6 1/2. Examples of ounce equivalents for these groups include:
- 1 oz. of cooked beef, poultry, pork, or fish. (A 3 oz. portion would be about the size of a deck of cards, or a small can of tuna)
- 1 typical sandwich-slice of beef, turkey, ham, etc.
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup of cooked beans or lentils
- 1/4 cup of tofu
- 1 oz. of tempeh
- 2 Tablespoons of hummus
- 1/2 oz. of nuts: 12 almonds, 7 walnut halves
- 1/2 oz. of seeds
- 1 Tablespoon of peanut butter
Although the Pyramid's visual depiction of this food group suggests that consumers focus on limiting types and amounts, it is absolutely necessary to eat some fat in order to maintain energy and health. In addition to providing the longest-lasting source of dietary energy, fats are involved in transport of vitamins, the composition of hormones, and wrapping the brain and nerves. There are essential fatty acids that we can't get anyplace but from our diets. For heart health, we suggest that the majority of fat choices come from the monounsaturated fats such as canola oil, olive oil, olives, nuts and seeds, peanut butter, and fats made with olive and canola oils (soft margarines, mayonnaise). Other fats, however, like butter, animal fat, and the tropical oils found in many commercial baked goods (palm, palm kernel, and coconut oil) can also be part of a healthy diet when used less frequently and in small amounts. The Pyramid recommends that adult women consume (a minimum of) 6 teaspoons of oil. Men are recommended to consume 7. Examples of a teaspoon serving of oil include:
- 1 teaspoon of oil
- 1 teaspoon of a soft margarine
- 1 teaspoon of mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon of salad dressing
- 4 large olives
- ~ 1/4 of an avocado
- 1/2 Tablespoon of peanut butter
- 1 oz. of nuts or seeds = 3 teaspoons of oil
Sweets and Added Sugars
Sweets and added sugars have been removed from the Pyramid and put in the category referred to as "discretionary calories." Although it is true that sweets provide lots of simple carbohydrate with few vitamins or minerals, these foods offer pleasure—an important aspect of healthy eating—as well as an additional source of calories and carbohydrate, which may be helpful to people (like athletes) who have higher energy needs.
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Food and Nutrition Information Center
This center is part of the USDA and provides links to diverse food pyramids. Some of these eating styles include: Latin American, Asian, Arabic, Russian, and Native American. There is also a version of the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid, for those looking for a low fat version. Vegetarians will find several Pyramids to suit their needs.
The American Dietetic Association
Daily Tips and Feature Topics often have articles of interest. By sending an email, you can ask questions directly of registered dietitians in your area. Nutrition Network is a national referral service for registered dietitians in their areas nutrition. Award-winning web site.
The Nutrition section of WebMD includes a food and nutrition newsletter, a diet and fitness organizer and healthy recipes.
Vegetarian Resource Group
This reliable source on vegetarian diets was given the top rating by the Tufts University Nutrition Navigator, a nutrition web site rating guide. Recipes, games and information on nutrients such as protein, calcium and iron included.
The Nutritional Analysis Tool
Sponsored by the University of Illinois, NAT can analyze the nutrients in your diet. Site includes an energy calculator and educational resources.


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The claim: The Snow Joe Snow Broom has an oversize foam head that won't scratch or harm the finish of the vehicle, and a telescoping handle and flat face designed to push snow instead of pull it, as you would with a traditional brush. The Snow Broom's durable molded polyethylene foam head has been lab-tested for nonabrasiveness, freeze-resistance, center-load stress and durability. At 6 inches by 17 inches, the high-impact plate can tackle wide swaths of snow with each pass. It is supported by seven columns that evenly distribute the weight load, making it effective even on wet and heavy snow. The powder-coated steel, telescoping handle has cold-resistant nylon threads and extends from 27.5 inches to 46 inches, so the entire car can be cleared from one side of the vehicle.
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You don't bring a knife to a gunfight, as someone once said, and you don't excavate your car from a 3-inch snowfall with a plastic scraper the size of a spatula.
Along comes the Snow Joe Snow Broom, which is built like a sort of giant Swiffer, with a telescoping handle and a large, swiveling head. Its best feature is that it allows you to push snow away from you and off your car instead of scraping and brushing at close quarters, where you end up coated in the white stuff. Its shovel-size head also makes it efficient — I cleared snow off the roof, hood and windows of my mid-size Nissan in little more than a minute.
The edge of the head doesn't slip on the snow, but it also did no apparent damage to my car's paint. My only quibble is that I had trouble getting the adjustable handle to lock, but that may be a user flaw. The MSR price of $19.99 is a small price to pay for a mess-free means of clearing snow from your vehicle.
Maybe the Snow Joe Snow Broom I tested was faulty, but I had great difficulty getting the handle to extend. The first time I used it, I had to pull the snow toward me because of this, but it did seem sturdy. Once I got help extending the bar, I found it worked well pushing the snow off the roof of my vehicle.
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When I bought my new crossover recreational vehicle this summer, I wasn't thinking about snow beyond my all-wheel drive option.
As a — ahem! — vertically challenged person, it recently occurred to me I might need to drag my little step stool around in order to clear the roof without practically climbing aboard. I've had years of experience clearing cars that forced me to lean so close, my coat and slacks were pressed against the snow and salt. Ugh!
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Farmers in many parts of the country had little to harvest this year thanks to the drought. But some KELOLAND farmers are taking in a pretty good crop.
With combines rolling in northern Brown County, many farmers are thankful for what they're taking off the fields.
"We're very fortunate we had as good a crop as we did. It's even better than we all thought it was going to be," Ricky Vander Vorst said.
Somewhere around 170 and 180 bushels an acre for corn is what Vander Vorst is seeing. He's pleased with that yield. Beans came in at a strong 50 bushels an acre.
Vander Vorst credits subsoil moisture after years of flooding and timely rains in July for those numbers.
"I think we had some six weeks without any before that. So yeah, it was getting to the point where it was getting pretty serious," Vander Vorst said.
The elevator in Claremont is seeing more grain this year than it has in a while. Beans are piled outside. It's piling corn in bunkers and expects those to reach capacity.
"If these two bunkers get full, we'll just start piling on the ground somewhere, probably just to the north of here," Sara Frey said.
As trucks pull into the elevator, Frey says the capacity is an issue, but a good one to deal with especially after the past few years.
Flooding had prevented farmers from planting much of their ground and tough roads had prevented some trucks from reaching the elevator.
"This year, they've been good. We've been pretty fortunate," Vander Vorst said.
Spring had farmers in much of northern Brown County off to a better start this year to begin with. Vander Vorst planted all but 75 of his acres this year. Last year, he couldn't plant 500 acres.


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After years dominating Italian politics and headlines, former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is now under house arrest and seems to have left the world stage. How did he grow to be so powerful, and what happens to Italy now that his era is ending? Rachel Donadio, a former Rome Bureau Chief of the New York Times, will discuss the impact of Berlusconi's rise and fall and what's next for Italy and a Europe divided between technocrats and politicians.
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