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How much wind power can you get for $9 billion? According to South Korea, about 2.5 gigawatts, or 71 percent of the total offshore capacity available today.
This past November, the South Korean Ministry of Knowledge Economy unveiled a massive new wind energy project to be constructed along its southwest coast—a project that some people, like energy consultant Alan Nogee, are calling the largest wind project in the world "onshore or offshore." But just how big is it?
"2.5 GW is an enormous wind farm," says Sean Casten, CEO of Recycled Energy Development. "In fact, 2.5 GW is an enormous power plant of any power plant type. So in terms of scale, this is nothing to sneeze about; this is a huge investment."
Steven Kopits, Managing Director at Douglas Westwood, says 2.5 GW is approximately equivalent to "two good-sized coal plants or two biggish units on a nuclear plant." At that size, it may influence regional energy markets—it represents 2.5 GW South Korea won't have to import and "can be a meaningful source of power in the region." But it probably won't influence the broader global energy market, he says.
Each blade will probably measure some 60 – 70 meters across or more, making the rotor diameter twice the wingspan of a 747 jet.
Kopits points out that 2.5 GW is the site's "nameplate capacity"—the maximum generating capacity possible if all the turbines are operating. But wind isn't always that reliable. As Kopits puts it, "the wind don't blow all the time." Actual utilization will probably be closer to 40 percent, he says, or about 1 GW.
The anatomy of a wind farm
Judging by nameplate capacity and the reported 3 – 7 MW per turbine, the South Korean offshore farm will likely comprise hundreds of turbines. Each blade, says Kopits, will probably measure some 60 – 70 meters across or more, making the rotor diameter twice the wingspan of a 747 jet. But it won't be easy to complete.
The attraction of offshore wind is that it is, well, offshore. Larger, taller structures can be erected without worrying about zoning ordinances and sightlines as the wind tends to blow more consistently offshore.
Yet according to Casten, offshore wind is about twice as expensive as onshore wind, if for no other reason than that offshore wind is, again, offshore.
That complicates politics, as the resulting electricity is expensive; it complicates installation and repair; and it complicates transmission, as cable must be laid to transport the harnessed energy on shore. In fact, everything about offshore wind is expensive. "To go and literally tighten a bolt on an offshore wind turbine is going to cost you a lot of money," Wu says. "That's not something you want to do on a regular basis."
Homegrown Wind
South Korea has said it hopes to develop wind energy into a "flagship" industry, alongside semiconductors and shipbuilding. While they have relatively little experience in wind energy, South Korea plans to pursue the project using only homegrown talent. "That is a very bold and somewhat risky move," says Nogee, "but one that will really move the overall industry forward if it's successful."
The boom in onshore wind turbine installations has caused prices to fall, squeezing profit margins. That's bad for the suppliers, but good for the industry.
In fact, according to Wu, that's the real point of the South Korea's big-time investment: to set the country up as a player in the global wind energy economy. "The point is to create an export industry," he says.
The companies tapped to take on this project, he says—names like Daewoo, Doosan, and Hyundai—certainly have the ability to do that. These companies represent some of the largest shipbuilding, marine engineering, and heavy manufacturing companies in the world.
At the same time, they are entering an already crowded marketplace at a difficult time for the industry. That's because the boom in onshore wind turbine installations has caused prices to fall, squeezing profit margins. That's bad for the suppliers, Wu says, but good for the industry as it makes wind power more affordable. Indeed, electricity from onshore wind is now priced comparably to (though still slightly more expensive than) coal and natural gas. According to research by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, "the average wind farm will be fully competitive [with coal, gas, and nuclear facilities] by 2016."
As a result, onshore turbine manufacturers in Europe, China, and Japan are looking for new markets. Naturally, they, too, are beginning to invest heavily in offshore wind. Says Wu, there is an opening, but "that's another challenge that eventually Korean companies will have to overcome."
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Michael Cloud Chairman of the Victoria Republican Party expects Victoria voters will turn out just like always this election season.
"People are involved in our community, they are involved in organizations, they are involved in volunteerism, they are involved in voting and you know we're really excited about the election season" Cloud said.
The Victoria county registrar's office website points out that there are 52,000 registered voters in Victoria which comes out to almost 83% of residents who are registered to vote like Victoria resident and Vietnam veteran Martin Garcia who is a Service Officer with the Military Order of Purple Hearts, who says he wants to see veterans mobilized and at the polls to show that there votes count in a big way.
"We need to have the vote of the veterans to let these politicians know that we're still an organization and that they know they need to take care of veterans" Garcia said.
Victoria resident and Democrat, Ron Reyna who is running for the office of County Judge, wants Victorians to understand the issues at hand like the water problems that Victoria is facing as voters head to the polls this November.
"Water is a very important issue and we do have some important water issues coming up. San Antonio has renamed the lower Guadalupe project. There after our water again and we're going to have to do our best to protect our water" Reyna said.
Reyna will be running against Republican Ben Zeller for the spot of Victoria country judge who was off the campaign trail Monday.
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Last night, the Calgary Flames announced that they have signed defenceman Mark Giordano to a contract extension through the 2015-2016 season. As per club guidelines, the financial details of the deal were not announced, but Flames Assistant General Manager had this to say:
"To sign a player like this before the July 1 deadline for free agency was a top priority. And it has been identified as a top priority some time ago. It's a good day for the organization."
Of course, the money aspect of this signing has a huge impact on what we think of it. We all want Gio to stay with the Flames, but what are we willing to pay for him? Thankfully, the good people at capgeek.com indicate that the deal is worth $4.02M per year, for a total of just over $20 million. These numbers are not yet verified, but they do indicate that the Flames believe that Gio is worth much more than the $$891,667 plus bonuses he has been making for the last couple seasons.
(Update: Oct 30, 4:45 pm):
Pierre Lebrun has reported this year by year salary breakdown of Giordano's $20.1-million contract on Twitter:
At $4 million per season, I don't think that this is a steal of a deal for the Flames. It puts him exactly on par with Robyn Regehr, and ahead of Steve Staios ($2.7M/season) and Ian White ($2.99M/season). In fact, this deal would make him the 36th highest paid D-man in the league.
I think that Giordano is a hell of a player, but I don't think that he's worth $4M per season. Gio's strength is not his goal-scoring ability (he had 11 goals and 19 assists last season), it is his ability to play responsibly and to not give up goals. His +/- of +17 last season is an indication of this. I would be happy if the Flames paid him $2-3M per season, and left a bit more for some goal-scoring forwards. I suppose that there isn't much choice now though. Gio has proved that he belongs in the NHL and he's been a solid member of the Flames for the last few seasons. If his contract truly is in the $4M range, we'll have to find some young, cheap players to fill in the 3rd and 4th lines to pay for some other forwards that can put the puck in the net.
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Arlene D. Roebuck, 58, of Newtown, died April 17, after a long illness. She was born in Mount Kisco, N.Y., January 31, 1955. She was the daughter of Marian (Hodgett) Lueders of Danbury and the late Herbert Pitman, and the beloved wife of Don D. Roebuck.
Ms Roebuck grew up in Bedford Hills, N.Y., and was a graduate of Fox Lane High School, Class of 1973. She had been a resident of Newtown since the late 1970s.
In the 1980s, she was the manager of Germantown Seafood in Danbury. From 1990 until her retirement due to illness in 2005, she was the bookkeeper for Don Roebuck Seafood Dealers.
Ms Roebuck loved her cats, Maggie May, Mellow, and Cali.
In addition to her husband and mother, survivors include two sisters, Audrey Pitman of Newtown and Mary Ann Bunt of New Jersey; a brother, Harry Pitman of Myrtle Beach, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
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Participants in the Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure race up Hill Street in Roscoe Village the last time the tour came through Coshocton in June 2008.
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WASHINGTON -- Among various principles invoked by the International Court of Justice in its highly publicized decision on Israel's security fence is this one: It is a violation of international law for Jews to be living in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem. If this sounds absurd to you -- Jews have been inhabiting the Old City of Jerusalem since it became their capital 3,000 years ago -- it is. And it shows the lengths to which the United Nations and its associate institutions, including this kangaroo court, will go in order to condemn Israel.
The ICJ's main business was to order Israel to tear down the security fence separating Israelis from Palestinians. The fence is only one-quarter built, and yet it has already resulted in an astonishing reduction in suicide attacks into Israel. In the last four months, two Israelis have died in suicide attacks, compared with 166 killed in the same time frame at the height of the terror.
But what are 164 dead Jews to this court? Israel finally finds a way to stop terrorism, and 14 eminences sitting in The Hague rule it illegal -- in a 64-page opinion in which the word terrorism appears not once (except when citing Israeli claims).
Yes, the fence causes some hardship to Palestinians. Some are separated from their fields, some schoolchildren have to walk much farther to class. This is unfortunate. On any scale of human decency, however, it is far more unfortunate that 1,000 Israelis are dead from Palestinian terrorism, and thousands more horribly maimed, including Israeli schoolchildren with nails and bolts and shrapnel lodged in their brains and spines who will never be walking to school again.
From the safe distance of 2,000 miles, the court declared itself ``not convinced'' that the barrier Israel is building is a security necessity. It based its ruling on the claim that the fence violates Palestinian ``humanitarian" rights such as ``the right to work, to health, to education and to an adequate standard of living as proclaimed in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.''
I'm sure these conventions are lovely documents. They are also documents of absolutely no weight -- how many countries would not stand condemned for failure to provide an ``adequate standard of living '' -- except, of course, when it comes to Israel. Then, any document at hand will do.
Charles Krauthammer is a 1987 Pulitzer Prize winner, 1984 National Magazine Award winner, and a columnist for The Washington Post since 1985.
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On Tuesday, my friend Wendy gave me a couple of zucchini from her garden. I promised to make something yummy with the gift and post it.
The plan: to make something semi-healthy.
What got in the way of the plan: while out for my morning walk the next day, Melinda told me she made some of Laurie's Chocolate Zucchini Cake. So much for the plan.
Here it is. New and improved. Originally posted here (Aug 2010).
With frosting, this time around, for good measure.
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New Interview!
Recently, I was interviewed by Kimberly Kasper, a reader who has become a dear friend. You can check it out at http://kimsbeautifulchaos.blogspot.com/2014/07/author-spot-light-maria-rachel-hooley.html, and while you are there, don't forget to comment and let Kimberly know what you think!
Organizational Tips for Writing
I'm guest blogging over at The Clutter Princess about tips for writing. If you'd like to have a peek, follow me over there at http://theclutterprincess.com/2014/01/19/guest-post-becoming-a-productive-writer/.
Not All Angels Wear Wings
Although I've written a non-fiction book about autism, a lot of people don't realize I have a daughter on the spectrum. As such, autism is a cause that is very close to my heart. I'd like to share with you a song my best friend, Laura Moyers, and I co-wrote. And if you would like to find out more about Laura, check out her website here.
Now On Wattpad
I decided amid all the chaos in my life to add pieces of my work on Wattpad. You can find my page at http://www.wattpad.com/user/MariaHooley.
You will find first chapters of all of my novels, eventually. I'm putting them up as I get time, starting with the YA titles. Eventually, I hope to share some of my shorter fiction and poetry there, too. Have a peek, and let me know what you think!
Strands of Mermaid Hair
Just a little heads up for those of you who wish to read my short story Strands of Mermaid Hair because although the story is currently available free for download through various outlets, at the end of this year, I will be taking the story down as I've started working on the novel. If you are interested in this story, you can get it here at Smashwords for free. After I take it down from all channels, the story will still be in my short story collection, Life In Debris, which can be purchased at several distributors.
Here's a peek at the cover of the future novel, one of my absolute favorites by Phatpuppy Art.
Although I wanted to get through edits on the first chapter of the new Sojourner book before now, it's been a little crazy with the holidays. Still, here's a belated Christmas present--the first chapter of Conduit. I hope you enjoy it!
After the confrontation with the triune, both Elizabeth and Lev are forever altered. Elizabeth no longer possesses the ability to kill angels. Lev is now human. Yet no action is without consequence. The void left in Elizabeth from that power has marked her and attracted much attention from dybbuks, rogue spirits left behind from sojourns gone wrong. They see Elizabeth as a conduit to return to the world of the living, no matter that such an act might destroy her.
Lev, on the other hand, has become completely mortal and is overrun by all the emotions he's not experienced before. While his love for Elizabeth is very powerful, it is just one emotion among many, and when Elizabeth is taken by the dybbuks, he is at the mercy of other volatile feelings like anger and vengeance, putting lives at stake.
Griffin, Celia, and Even must not only track down Elizabeth, they must also stop Lev from becoming a human time bomb.
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The Whispers...Chapter One
As I mentioned earlier, I'm hoping to release The Whispers soon, so here's a little sneak peek at the first chapter. I will say that this is still very much a work in progress because it is in the editing stage, so please keep that in mind as you read.
The only thing worse than an abusive husband is a dead abusive husband bent on revenge.
That's what Kate Thibeaux is facing, considering last year she killed her own husband, Kevin Garrison, when he'd left her no choice. She's changed her name, her looks, and everything else about her, as if that would stop Kevin. Kevin haunts her every step, and she wonders if she's going crazy when she moves back to her hometown in a last-ditch effort to leave the past behind.
Kevin, however, won't be forgotten even as Kate reunites with her best friend, Melody Kriss, who introduces her to her brother, Adam Kriss. Neither Melody nor Adam knows about Kevin, but some people refuse to stay buried. When their lives collide, Kate isn't looking for love, and Adam isn't looking to save anyone, but sometimes people find what they need in the last places they expect.
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Free Novel, Anyone?
Now through Monday, I'm giving away a free e-book of one of my novels as an early Christmas present to my readers. And you even get to pick the one you want. If you go to my Facebook page, you should find the post. All I'm asking in return is for you to like my Facebook page, tell me which of my characters you like best why you like him or her, and which novel you'd like me to send. In return, I'll give you a nice little Smashwords coupon for that title. Ready? Set? Go!
It's Been a While
Although it probably seems as though I've fallen off the planet, I'm still here. I've been hard at work writing two projects, Mortal, and Dreamwalker: Abattoir. While Mortal is my Nano book, I did not, unfortunately hit the 50,000 word count. Sad face here. Still, I am happy to say, I'm almost a third of the way finished with it, and I really like the direction the story. I think it's going to be a fun story, but I will say the angels in this story are a bit different from those in Sojourner, probably because this world is a bit darker.
As far as the last Dreamwalker novel, I'm over halfway finished with the first draft and I'm currently in the middle of a dragon attack on our world. Yes, you read that right. Dragons. You didn't think Elijah would go quietly, did you? After all, Misha did just banish him from Alturna.
And I know there are many of you wondering about the Sojourner world. Yes, the manuscript for Conduit is finished. I'm hoping to work on the editing process soon, and with any luck, I'll have the first chapter finalized as a Christmas present for my wonderful readers in addition to the first chapter of another novel--The Whispers. So check back and see what I'm posting.
And if you want to see character inspirations and quotes from my novels, don't forget to check my Pinterest pages. I try to create one for each novel, and there's several up for projects I'm toying with before I actually start writing.
Fun with Photoshop
For years, I've scrapbooked, and just recently, I started working in the digital medium. It's mind-blowing how easy it is to create something fun. In fact, I spotted this digital scrapbooking kit that made me want to see if I could adapt it to something for Lev, my hero from Sojourner. In the end, this is what I came up with.
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Florida Tech women's Soccer Coach Fidgi Haig leads the Panthers against No. 1 see Barry in today's semifinals.
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The Florida Tech women's soccer team hits the road tonight to face No. 1 seed Barry University in the Sunshine State Conference semifinals.
The Panthers will have a tough task tonight as the Bucs have a nine-match unbeaten streak and were 7-0-1 in the conference this season, the only tie coming against the Panthers.
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Kragthorpe: Huskies will test Arizona's Pac-12 preparation
Nobody's expecting Washington's rejuvenated offense to maintain its production level of the first three games as the Huskies open Pac-12 play Saturday against Arizona in Seattle. Yet the Huskies will come closer to repeating what they've done offensively than Arizona will defensively, that's a guarantee.
Washington's nonconference schedule of Boise State and Idaho State at home and Illinois in Chicago was not overwhelming, as the Huskies have averaged 43 points and 629 total yards, but the degree of difficulty certainly exceeded Arizona's. The Wildcats' warm-up act of Northern Arizona, UNLV and Texas-San Antonio is easily the worst lineup for a Pac-12 school this season and maybe ever, considering NAU's middle-tier status in the Big Sky Conference and the state of those other programs.
So any credit the Wildcats receive for their defensive work, having allowed a total of 26 points through three games, comes with a huge asterisk. They may be better, after giving up 35 points a game last season to rank 104th in the country, but the genuine evidence of that growth will come only at Husky Stadium.
In one sense, there's nothing wrong with playing a lousy schedule. Those three wins represent half of the Wildcats' necessary total for bowl eligibility, with no disclaimers attached as of late November. The question is whether Arizona is adequately prepared to face a team like Washington, after easing into the season to an extreme degree.
Arizona coach Rich Rodriguez is not concerned about that issue. "I think we were ready to play a league game the first week," he said.
Rodriguez believes his defense is much improved, having seen progress in spring practice when that group went against the No. 1 offense. The players are more confident, they're accustomed to the scheme in the coaching staff's second season, they have more depth and they're motivated after generally being riddled by opposing offenses in 2012.
"They're understanding exactly what those coaches are asking them to do and they're making plays," said Washington coach Steve Sarkisian.
So we'll see how the Wildcats respond against UW quarterback Keith Price, running back Bishop Sankey and the rest of the Washington offense that itself has advanced beyond last year's struggles.
The strange thing about this whole discussion is that a low point of the Huskies' 2012 season offensively came at Arizona. Some critical turnovers hurt Washington in a 52-17 loss.
"They did a great job when they got the lead," Sarkisian said. "They kept the ball in front of them and they tackled us."
The Wildcats rarely dominated an opponent last year, usually having to outscore the other guys. So Washington actually has as much or more to prove Saturday.
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[1]The Working Iron Challenge by Volvo Construction Equipment provides an online opportunity for publishing videos of people working hard, smart and safe on jobsites across the United States and Canada. The challenge is intended to portray the reality of construction and other demanding fields as individual testaments that exemplify the term "Working Iron."
Video clips submitted to the Working Iron Challenge website can qualify for public voting with prizes awarded to the best videos. Everyone who submits a video will have the opportunity to receive a monthly participant prize. Entries must express any of the elements that define working hard by overcoming obstacles, working efficiently by lowering fuel consumption and working safely. The grand prize-winning video will be announced at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011.
The grand-prize winner will receive a trip for two to a premier sports event of their choice: the summer stock car race at Daytona, a professional hockey finals game, the college football national championship game or the men's college basketball national championship game.
Entrants have until Feb. 24 to register and submit video entries in the challenge at workingironchallenge.com [2].
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This is a list of questions/answers that users commonly have when trying to set up or run their PPP connections. If you received a printed version of this document, please be aware that there might be a newer version on the World Wide Web.
For the latest version, type "www http://www.yale.edu/iic/mac-ppp-faq.html" at the Minerva prompt, or launch Netscape and type in our URL: "http://www.yale.edu/iic/mac-ppp-faq.html".
Q0: What version of PPP do you use?
A0: We currently use MacPPP 2.1.2SD or MacPPP 2.5. You will receive MacPPP 2.1.2SD if you are running any System lower than 7.5.3 and MacPPP 2.5 if you are running System 7.5.3 or above.
Q1: What's the phone number for PPP?
A1: The phone number for PPP is entered automatically by the Mac Network Software Installer. But if you want to know the what number you should use, here is a list of all of the dialup numbers (http://www.yale.edu/iic/use/dialupnumbers-in.html).
Q2: How do I set the configuration so that MacPPP knows I'm calling from an on-campus phone, from a local off-campus phone, or from a long-distance phone?
A2: Open the Config PPP window by selecting "Open Config PPP" from the PPPop File Menu. Click on the box to the right of where it says "PPP Server" to bring up the pop-up menu, then select "on-campus", "local" or "long-distance".
Q3: I have call waiting and I want to turn it off, or I have a special PBX, a calling card, or some other reason for changing the phone number. How do I do it?
A3: Open the Config PPP window (see above). To change the phone number, click on the Config... button and then change the phone number that's listed. To turn off call waiting, for example, the phone number should be preceded by "*70," as in *70,764-xxxx where xxxx represents the particular PPP line you're dialing in to.
Q4: I've done everything you said to and everything installed properly, but for some reason when MacPPP tries to dial, nothing happens. What's wrong?Q4a:I think my modem initialization string is wrong....
A4: If you have a Powerbook modem, see the question about PowerBook modems before checking out this link.... otherwise some modems require specific initialization strings to operate properly with MacPPP. With the wrong initialization string, PPP may not respond propely when you try to dial, or you may not get the optimal connection speed. If it doesn't turn out to be the modem initialization string, also check out Other Timeout Problems below as well.
You can change the initialization string by opening the Config PPP window (see above) and clicking on the Config... button. Enter the new string where it says "Modem Init".
We are currently collecting a list of which initialization strings work with which modems, so if you come up with one that isn't listed below, please let us know.
Extended status info will give you the modem-modem connection speed and error-detection/compression algorithm status (if applicable). PPP extended status appears in the connection panel. RTA (Remote Terminal Access) extended status information will appear in your terminal emulator window
Also check the extensive modem init database at the Internet Starter Kit Site (this is a non-Yale service and some of the settings may not be appropropriate -- use the above settings where possible).
If your modem isn't listed here and you don't want to try to figure out the string on your own, please contact the IIC and we will try to come up with an initialization string that works for you and your modem. The IIC has a list of modems we recommend and don't recommend, which also has some vendor/third-party FAQ information linked to it.
Q5: I'm sick of typing in my username/password every time I run PPP. Is there any way I can avoid doing this?
A5: Yes! Open the Config PPP window (see above), click on the Config... button, then click on Authentication and type in either your username alone or your username and password.
WARNING: Your username is stored in "cleartext" in your PPP preferences file. Anyone with access to your computer will be able to access both your PPP account and any other accounts with your username in the Yale computer system. Please be very careful with this option!
Q6: What are all those other neat options in Config PPP....?
A6: Be careful! Your curiosity is commendable, but if you touch them, they will probably break and if you call us for help, the first thing we'll do is to ask you to set them back to their defaults. There are no user serviceable parts in the configuration panel except for the phone number, the modem initialization string, and the authentication panel. We do not using a connect script and the LCP and IPCP options should be left at the default settings.
Quiet mode makes PPP report less on the modem/connect status. The Echo interval makes sure that PPP knows that the line is active at all times. And the idle timeout ensures that you do not leave your PPP account online by accident. The terminal window is for debugging purposes only. And we would certainly hope that you hangup your modem when you close PPP, because it would be silly to have the modem using up your phone when PPP has been closed.
Q7: What is the difference between a soft close and a hard close?
A7: Soft close tells PPP to close the connection and to hang up the modem, but to continue listening for any TCP/IP network activity on your Macintosh and if there is any, to dial-up the phone again. Unfortunately, because we use "dynamic IP addressing" with the Yale PPP rotaries, PPP will not be able to connect at the same IP number again when it redials and so your connection will usually not work correctly. We recommend against using "soft-close".
We recommend that at the end of your network session, you quit all of your network programs and you select the "hard close" option or that you tell PPPop (the arrow icon) to close the connection. PPPop by default chooses to "hard close." This ensures that your PPP account has been terminated properly.
Q8: I have a PowerBook with an internal modem or a desktop Mac with the "Geoport" modem. Is there anything special I should know?
A8: Funny you should ask. First, make sure you have the latest copy of the Geoport or Express modem software if you have an Apple Express modem or Geoport Modem. You can obtain this at http://www.info.apple.com. If you have a Global Village Modem, please contact them to make sure you have the latest software.
Then, open the Config PPP window and where it says Port Name, select either "internal modem" , "modem port", or "Geoport." If none of these show up, and if you have an Apple Geoport/Express modem, open the Geoport/Express Modem control panel and make sure the modem is turned on.
Then, open the "Powerbook Setup" control panel and make sure your modem is set to the internal modem and also that it is configured in "normal" mode.
If you have a Duo, you may need to reset the Serial Port option. Simply choose the Serial Port pop-up panel to bring up the proper configuration for your machine.
Q9: The "Open" button in MacPPP is greyed out so I can't open a connection, or when I launch PPPop, it tells me it can't find PPP.
A9: What is most probably wrong is that MacTCP isn't using PPP as its driver. Open the MacTCP control panel and select PPP by clicking on its icon. Reboot your machine, then try again.
Q10: PPP tells me that "PPPError Could not send data..."
A10: This usually means that your modem is either turned off or that you're using a cable not designed for high speed hardware flow control. You need to make sure your modem is turned on, plugged in, and is using the proper cable.
Q11: Why does my Mac freeze? Are there any known extension conflicts?
A11: At this point, there are a few known extension conflicts with MacPPP that may cause your Macintosh to "freeze" or exhibit other strange behaviour:
The only known workaround is to remove these extensions/control panels, or turn off virtual memory or RamDoubler. You may also want to use Conflict Catcher 3 from Casady & Green, Inc. which will automate the extension/init confict catching process. They have a free time-limited demo version on their WWW site.
If your Mac freezes just as you're running Telnet, but other programs such as Netscape and TN3270 seem to work, you have the dreaded Network Starter Kit Question 2: Telnet freezes bug.
Q12: Why does MacPPP dial when my Mac starts up?
A12:MacPPP tries to open a connection whenever it sees TCP/IP packets unless the Hard Close command was used to terminate a PPP session. This isn't remembered on restart however. There are several extensions that send TCP/IP packets when they load at boot time so this is why you get connection attempts during startup. The extensions (or the programs that install them) that I know of that do this are: Apple's SNMP agent software installed as part of the full MacTCP install, Farallon's Timbuktu Pro, ON Technology's Meeting Maker XP, a shareware control panel called Network Time (I'm not sure of this name as I haven't actually seen this one), and one of the extensions that is used to support the Cayman GatorBox AppleTalk to TCP/IP router (sorry, lost the message with the exact info). See if there's a configuration option to turn off this functionality at startup or remove the offending extension (anyone ever use the SNMP software?).
Another extension that will cause connection attempts every time an application quits is ZapTCP. Since this extension is intended solely as a debugging aid for folks writing apps using TCP/IP packets I highly recommend removing it unless you know you need it. -- From the MacPPP 184.108.40.206SD FAQ Documentation
Q13:Why do I get PPP Wait Timeout errors? (i.e. MacPPP can't find the modem)
A13:Here are two common causes of the 'PPP Wait Timeout - Waiting on: OK' error:
0) You have the wrong modem initialization string, see initialization strings FAQ question above.
1) An incompatible Port Speed is selected. This may be a rate higher than supported by your modem or a speed that you'd think was supported but isn't. Port speeds of 14400 and 28800 are examples of the latter (Why? I don't know). For Mac/Modem configurations that don't support the 115K or 230K port speeds, stick with the 38400 or 57600 rates as these should be supported by every 14.4 and 28.8 modem on the market today.
2) You have fax software installed that is conflicting with MacPPP. Try turning off the answer incoming faxes feature if it's turned on in your fax software. If that doesn't do the trick try turning off the fax software completely with an extension manager. -- From the MacPPP 126.96.36.199SD FAQ Documentation
Q14: Why do I suddenly get disconnected after link establishment?
A14: If you don't have a 'hardware handshake' cable and you have hardware flow control enabled (see the section on Flow Control in the accompanying 'Installing MacPPP' document for details) you will usually get a disconnect soon after a PPP session is established. Most modems these days come with a bundled hardware handshake cable. It's when a new modem is connected with the cable that was used for an old 2400 bps modem that causes a problem. In short, if the modem came with a cable be sure to use it. If the modem didn't come with a cable, make sure the one you're using supports hardware handshake. For the technically inclined this means a cable with pins 4 & 20 on the 25-pin connector for the modem are connected to pin 1 on the 8-pin connector for the Mac. -- From the MacPPP 188.8.131.52SD FAQ Documentation
Q15: I get a warning that I'm not connected to an Internet Provider with the Internet Connection Kit?
A15: The Internet Connection Kit from Apple is incompatible with the Yale PPP and causes an annoying dialog box to popup. While harmless in itself, it does cause 300msec. of wasted time closing it.
To get rid of the dialog box, search for "Dialer" and delete the Dialer program and its preferences file.
Q16: I have a US Robotics 56k modem, and it seems to connect fine with PPP, but when I try to run any of my network software, the connection chokes and nothing works.
A16: This is the now-infamous "Pause Bug." For some reason, when the modem connects to a PPP line it goes into pause mode and stops sending out information. To fix things, you should use the following modem init string (see Question 4 above):


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Opening Day is coming on Thursday. Spend part of the day with Farmstros
6:05 a.m.- "98 Players" (a new Farmstros Song) drops
6 pm- ???... Opening Day Game Thread...Listen to the Legends, Express, Hooks and JetHawks and talk about it
Sometime after 10:00 p.m.- THE QUEST FOR 3000 SYLLABLES begins during the JetHawks contest.
The Legends' game kicks off the day's baseball at 6:05 p.m.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Opening Day with Farmstros
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Loved seeing you on TV!
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Loved seeing you on TV!
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When the USA announced their first home game for The Hex would be played at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Denver, Colorado, they were looking for a game at altitude (and cold to throw off Costa Rica) to prepare for Mexico's Estado Azteca and they were looking for a great home field
advantage. They got all that and whole lot more.
While some might have predicted snow in late March in the Rocky Mountains and perhaps that might not be the best place to play a soccer game, I humbly disagree. It's a brilliant place to play a game, weather and all and the USMNT made the most of playing on their home turf, where they've been dominant in home qualifiers for well over a decade.
However, early in the second half with Costa Rica pressuring, the FIFA/CONCACAF match commissioner appeared to stop the game as the snow built on the field. However, the final decision fell to match referee Joel Aguilar of El Salvador who listened to the players (at least, were
assuming that's what happened), had the grounds crew shovel off the lines again, and continued play. There was significant debate about whether the game would be abandoned and restarted, or delayed and restarted later. With the weather probably not improving in the Denver area over the next few days, stopping the game after 55 minutes seemed the better option to trying again on Saturday or Sunday with both teams having games on Tuesday.
The USA, with a first half goal from new captain Clint Dempsey, was able to weather not only the storm but consistent pressure from Costa Rica. However as the field conditions deteriorated, so did the hopes of a Costa Rican comeback and the USMNT, complete with their makeshift backline, off the field drama and possible broken locker room rose above it all and got what they desperately needed: three points.
Now it's on to Mexico to face the suddenly struggling El Tri, who dropped two points at Honduras after a Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez brace had them in front, 2-0. Now the USA sits second in the table with a 1 win, 1 loss record and three points, just one point behind Honduras and one
point ahead of Mexico. A win at Estadio Azteca would not only be historic, but it would put the USA significantly ahead of their rivals in The Hex standings.
Onto the match ratings…
Men/Women of the Match – The Dick's Sporting Goods Park Grounds Crew (10) – Words cannot describe the effort that these people put out to make this game actually possible. From continually shoveling off boundary and penalty box lines to plowing of the field at halftime, the grounds crew survived the elements along with the players. There are even pictures of a [USMNT signed snow shovel ](hopefully a game used snow shovel) that should be prominently displayed underneath DSG Park.
GK Brad Guzan (7) – Wasn't needed often to actually stop shots, but with the poor conditions he was required to come of his line and claim a number of crosses and back passes which he did beyond well in the blizzard. Came off his line and missed a corner once in the six and was saved by a correct offside flag in his first USA game in almost four years.
LB DaMarcus Beasley (9) – For a player that hasn't played for the USMNT since in almost four years, at a position he only rarely features at, Beasley was outstanding. He defended well, was able to join in the attack and linked up well with the midfield.
CB Clarence Goodson (7) – Added a lot of stability in the backline and kept the defense organized. He was able to add the veteran presence that was sorely lacking in center defense against Honduras.
CB Omar Gonzalez (6) – With passing kind of a hit or miss thing on the ground, Gonzalez was called on to own the air and he did for a young player in such awful conditions.
RB Geoff Cameron (5) – Not a great day for Cameron, especially late in the game giving away some silly fouls. I think the conditions affected him the most on the defense but the US didn't really have anywhere else to turn to so Cameron featured on the right, where he plays regularly for Stoke City.
CM Michael Bradley (6.5) – A quiet day for the big midfielder as his offense was pretty much negated from the start off the game. He hung back and let his holding midfield partner move up forward in the attack.
CM Jermaine Jones (5.5) – Had a sloppy second half and was rightly subbed off in the late stages. Received a yellow card mid way through the half and could have gotten worse from his forearm to a Costa Rican player, deep in his own corner.
LM Herculez Gomez (6) – Odd to see Herc lined up on the left hand side, not that the formation really meant anything after kickoff. Not a whole lot to say on the attack, but he provided excellent cover for Beaseley on the left more than once despite his more natural forward position.
AM Clint Dempsey (8) – Besides the goal, which was brilliant, Dempsey was consistently able to drive the attack forward, getting the ball to Jozy up front or on the flanks to his various midfield partners. Put the team on his back for 90 minutes once again.
RM Graham Zusi (5) – Consistently got into space and even more consistently put crosses out of bounds. Just like Cameron on the right, Zusi seemed to be the most affected by the conditions and never really found a rhythm to the game and was subbed off after 75 minutes.
ST Jozy Altidore (7.5) – I've been waiting for Jozy to have a game like this. He played as a lone striker as a legit target man and was able to hold the ball to help build up the attack at times. His shot from distance deflected straight to a wide open Dempsey for the winner. For the longest time Jozy has only affected games when he scores (which has been rare of late) but yesterday he was everywhere in the attacking third and if conditions were better, I'd bet he would have scored.
HC Jurgen Klinsmann (7) – It was a solid lineup from Klinsmann that preformed well despite mainly surviving the entire second half and generating little possession. I would have preferred some of the substitutions earlier, especially Zusi and Jones coming off, who both clearly spent most of the second half struggling. But it was his performance during the week leading up to the game that deserves praise as the veteran leaders
in the locker room (Dempsey, Bradley, Gomez) rallied behind their coach and went out and got three points.
SUB Eddie Johnson (6) – Got about 15 minutes to affect the game and his pace on the wing immediately caused problems for Costa Rica but ultimately the conditions stifled any chance of EJ changing the outcome.
SUB Maurice Edu (6) – Was able to provide some much needed fresh legs for the final stages as well as another big body in the back, but that was all he had time for.
SUB Kyle Beckerman (NA) – A stoppage time cameo for the RSL midfielder.
USA Survives Snow, Costa Rica w/ Player Ratings
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Montreal Canadiens center Scott Gomez practiced with his teammates for a second straight day and looks to be on his way to a return from an upper-body injury that has cost him the past 19 games.
He looked to be close to a return last month when he began practicing, but he was sent right back on the shelf when he re-aggravated the injury.
"I tried to rush it last time a little bit and there was a setback," Gomez said after Monday's skate, "so you don't want that to happen again."
Gomez skated on left wing on a line with David Desharnais and Erik Cole on Monday, taking the place of Max Pacioretty, who was home with the flu.
Interim coach Randy Cunneyworth said he was not sure whether or not Pacioretty would be back for Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Blues, but it is clear Gomez will not be ready in time.
"We're looking at it fairly soon, but he's not quite there," Cunneyworth said. "He's been working hard and it would be great to get him back."
The question is where Gomez would fit in the lineup when he is ready to play. The top three center spots are currently filled by Tomas Plekanec, David Desharnais and Lars Eller. While Desharnais and Eller would be the natural candidates to lose their spot to Gomez, both have been playing very well of late and each had more ice time than Plekanec in Montreal's 3-1 win against Tampa Bay on Saturday night.
"It's a nice problem to have," Cunneyworth said. "Any time you have an abundance of quality guys who can play well, decisions have to be made."
Gomez's performance on the ice coupled with his huge salary cap figure has not exactly made him a popular figure in Montreal. He has just 4 assists in 13 games this season, and dating back to the start of last season Gomez has 7 goals, 35 assists and a minus-18 rating in 94 games. Still, Cunneyworth sees him as an important part of his team's fortunes as it attempts to climb back into the Eastern Conference playoff picture.
"I think he's a top-six guy with his skills and presence on the ice," Cunneyworth said. "That remains to be seen (where he plays in the lineup), it will come through his play. Any line we put him on, it will make it a more skilled group. If he's on the first line or the fourth line, he has to do what he does best."
This is one of the few times in Gomez's career he's missed a significant portion of the season to injury. Since his rookie season with the New Jersey Devils in 1999-2000 he has only missed more than six games in any given season on one occasion, when he played 72 games for the Devils in 2006-07. Having already missed 28 games, including a nine-game absence earlier this season, Gomez is guaranteed to establish a new career-low for games played.
"It's been a while since I sat out this much," Gomez said. "No one wants to be in this position, you just don't feel a part of it. It's a bad feeling, you don't feel like you're contributing. You feel like you're in the way."


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What causes stretch marks in pregnancy?Stretch marks are caused by your skin stretching as you gain weight in pregnancy. They usually appear as pink, red or purple-tinged lines on your tummy, bottom, thighs and breasts.
Stretch marks may not appear until two weeks before your baby is born. They are permanent, but should fade to a dull, silver colour after your baby is born.
Stretch marks are very common. Between 75 per cent and 90 per cent of women develop stretch marks (striae gravidarum) when they are pregnant (NHS 2010). You are more likely to develop stretch marks if:
- You are a young mum, especially if you are in your teens (Atwal et al 2006, Osman et al 2007).
- You put on a lot of weight during pregnancy.
- You are expecting more than one baby (Atwal et al 2006, Osman et al 2007).
- You had stretch marks before you became pregnant, perhaps on your breasts.
- Other members of your family have stretch marks.
Can I prevent stretch marks?There's no way to prevent stretch marks. There are no products on the market that can prevent them, despite manufacturers' claims. Creams that claim to work on stretch marks are applied to the external layer of your skin. But they won't reach the layer underneath, which is the part that stretches.
One study compared mums-to-be who massaged olive oil into their tummies during the middle three months of pregnancy with a group who did not. No real difference was found (Taavoni et al 2011).
Even so, there are steps you can take to minimise stretch marks. Try not to put on too much weight in pregnancy. Eat a healthy, balanced diet, which includes plenty of fruit and vegetables. Try not to eat too many high-fat or processed foods that contain additives and preservatives, as these may affect your fluid retention.
Aim to drink at least eight glasses of water a day to keep your skin supple and well-hydrated. There's no need to spend lots of money on creams and lotions. Some complementary therapists recommend aromatherapy oils massaged into the skin. They won't stop stretch marks from developing, but they may relax you and help you to bond with your bump.
It is also important not to use the essential oils continuously, especially in pregnancy. Use them now and then and keep to safe oils such as camomile, neroli or sweet orange, blended into a mix of grapeseed and wheatgerm oil. Vitamin E oil can be added to your blend of oils.
There is no evidence that homeopathic or other remedies will help to prevent stretch marks. But developing a positive attitude to your stretch marks may help you to feel less stressed and troubled by them.
Which complementary therapies could I try?It's unlikely that complementary therapies will rid you of your stretch marks. However aromatherapy, reflexology, massage, yoga or swimming may relax and help you to come to terms with any stretch marks that do develop.
Last reviewed: March 2012
Atwal GS, Manku LK, Griffiths CE, et al. 2006. Striae gravidarum in primiparae. Br J Dermatol. 155(5): 965-9
NHS Choices. 2010. Stretch marks. Health A-Z. www.nhs.uk [Accessed March 2012]
Osman H, Rubeiz N, Tamim H, et al. 2007. Risk factors for the development of striae gravidarum. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 196(1): 62. e1-62.e5
Taavoni S, Soltanipour F, Haghani H, et al. 2011. Effects of olive oil on striae gravidarum in the second trimester of pregnancy. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 17(3): 167-9


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|2395 Cancer Patient Recommendations and Communication Among Radiation Oncologists and Dentists
R.C. PHILIP, P. SANDOW, D. CHANG, L. BACCAGLINI, G. MITCHELL, and M. HEFT, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA
Oral complications secondary to radiotherapy to the head and neck are common. It is imperative that radiation oncologists and dentists work closely together in order to reduce the risk of radiation-induced side effects. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the level of communication between radiation oncologists and dentists. Knowledge level and current practices in the prevention of oral morbidity, secondary to head and neck radiotherapy, was also investigated. Methods: A web-based survey, with parallel questions, was answered via email by radiation oncologists (n=116) and dentists (n=42). Questions ranged from topics on communication between radiation oncologists and dentists and recommendations for fluoride use, indications for pre-therapy evaluations, and other issues specific to head and neck radiotherapy patients. Results: The majority of respondents (68.7% of radiation oncologists and 69.0% of dentists) perceived that there was inadequate communication between the two professions. Most radiation oncologists (75.7%) perceived that dentists initiated little or no contact with them regarding the oral care of radiation patients, while almost half (42.8%) of responding dentists perceived that radiation oncologists initiated little or no contact with them. Few dentists (11.9%) believed that radiation oncologists provided adequate instruction on oral care while 44.8 % of radiation oncologists perceived that dentists provided adequate instruction on oral care. A disparity in current practices was apparent when only 17.4% of radiation oncologists recommended a pre-radiation oral examination for edentulous patients, in contrast to 83.3% of dentists. Daily fluoride use after radiotherapy was recommended by only 58% of radiation oncologists compared to 87.5% of dentists. Conclusions: There was a perceived lack of communication between radiation oncologists and dentists. Responding radiation oncologists and dentists were not consistent in their oral care recommendations for head and neck radiotherapy patients. Research supported by UFCD Student Summer Research Fellowship.
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A few weeks after taking up the sport, Lolo Jones has made the U.S. national bobsled team.
Jones was named to the team Thursday morning as a push athlete. The Olympic hurdler finished second in a team selection race with pilot Jazmine Fenlator, of Wayne, N.J., on Saturday.
She joins 2010 Olympic bobsledder Emily Azevedo, world championship medalist Katie Eberling and track and field athletes Tianna Madison, Aja Evans and Cherrelle Garrett. ...


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No matter how bad your morning is going, this adorable $12 Sunnyside egg mold is sure to brighten your day—unless you're some kind of monster. Its clever design traps and holds an egg's yolk so it cooks in the shape of the sun, while the egg whites are free to flow and solidify into the shape of a fluffy cloud. »


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Cowboys' DeMarco Murray mum on injury; Jones: 'Falloff' in running game
Update (Oct. 14): Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray (sprained knee) will reportedly miss Sunday's game at Philadelphia.
ARLINGTON — Before leaving the locker room Sunday night, DeMarco Murray declined to speak to reporters. The Cowboys running back didn't appear to be upset. But he knew what questions were coming. And they weren't pleasant ones.
Murray has heard them before, and he won't be able to avoid them now that he has suffered yet another injury. A sprained MCL in his left knee during the second quarter of Dallas' 31-16 victory over Washington knocked him out of the game. It also raised doubts about his availability in the near future and the status of the Cowboys' ground game, which produced only 48 yards on 19 rushing attempts Sunday.
After all, it isn't uncommon, depending on the severity, for a player to miss four to six weeks after incurring the type of injury Murray suffered Sunday.
With Murray out, the Cowboys resorted to using rookie Joseph Randle, who never carried the ball before Sunday. Randle scored a touchdown that sealed the victory, but he gained only 17 yards on 11 attempts.
"There is a falloff there," Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones acknowledged. "Any time another player comes out and doesn't come back in, you're concerned. We're obviously playing well with him [Murray]."
But the Cowboys have been down this road before. This predicament was one they've faced far too frequently in recent seasons as their running game was missing its leading man. Murray was out after carrying the ball seven times for 29 yards and a touchdown. His absence cast a dark shadow over a Cowboys victory that had plenty of bright moments — from defensive end Kyle Wilber causing a momentum-swinging fumble to Dwayne Harris returning punt 86 yards for a touchdown.
The severity of Murray's knee sprain is uncertain. But his lack of durability isn't. Murray has never made it through a season unscathed, and his injury history, dating to his days at Oklahoma, is extensive and well-documented.
Exactly a year before Sunday, Murray sprained his left foot in a loss to Baltimore. He sat out the next six games. As a rookie, he suffered a fractured right ankle in a December loss to the New York Giants. Murray wouldn't play the rest of the 2011 season. With Murray out, the Cowboys' running game, which was never much of a strength, became a glaring weakness. In the nine games during Murray's career in which he's been sidelined, the Cowboys have gained only 655 yards on 199 carries, an average of 3.3 yards per attempt.
Right now, the Cowboys' depth at running back is limited. Lance Dunbar was inactive Sunday after straining his right hamstring. Phillip Tanner, meanwhile, is seen as a special-teams contributor.
"It's always hard when you lose your starter," running backs coach Gary Brown said. "But you always have guys who are good players who are behind him and want to do well and help this team win."
Randle is one of them.
He was excited about the opportunity he received Sunday. Before the game, he figured to be used sparingly.
"I have been doing a lot of watching," Randle said.
But he never anticipated playing such a big role. When he was alerted that Murray was out, he said, "Let's get it."
"I feel comfortable," he added. "But it's just about me making the people around me comfortable."
He may get more of a chance to do that now that Murray has experienced yet another setback in his career.
"Hopefully we can get him healthy. I know he'll bounce back as quickly as they can," tight end Jason Witten said. "Injuries happen all the time."
Murray knows that better than almost anyone in the Cowboys locker room he left Sunday night.
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|The GABA(B) receptor agonist AZD9343 inhibits transient lower oesophageal sphincter relaxations and acid reflux in healthy volunteers: a phase I study.
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|PMID: 19650825 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process
|BACKGROUND: Transient lower oesophageal sphincter relaxations (TLESRs) represent an interesting target for the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux. Baclofen reduces TLESRs and reflux episodes, but is not optimal for clinical application because of its central side effects. Therefore, new agents are required. AIM: To study the effect of AZD9343, a new selective GABA(B) receptor agonist, in healthy volunteers. METHODS: A total of 27 subjects participated in a placebo-controlled, randomized, two-centre phase I study. Subjects underwent oesophageal manometry and pH-metry for 3 h postprandially. Before meal ingestion, a single oral dose of placebo, 60 and 320 mg AZD9343 or 40 mg baclofen was given on four separate days. RESULTS: Somnolence was reported after 320 mg AZD9343 and baclofen. Reversible short-lasting paraesthesia was reported after AZD9343. AZD9343 320 mg and baclofen significantly reduced the number of TLESRs with 32% and 40% respectively. Acid reflux was significantly decreased by AZD9343 and baclofen. Like baclofen, AZD9343 increased LES pressure before meal intake. AZD9343 320 mg and baclofen significantly reduced the swallowing rate. CONCLUSIONS: Like baclofen, AZD9343 dose-dependently decreases the number of TLESRs and acid reflux episodes, increases LES pressure and reduces swallowing, extending the concept that GABA(B) agonists are potent reflux inhibitors. However, discovery of analogues with an improved side effect profile is warranted.
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We are conducting a survey of Total War players to understand what you think of the game and how we can make it better, and we want you to get involved.
This is the biggest survey of our community we've ever done, and in the ten years of making Total War games this is the first time we've come to our community in such a way.
We're really interested in your views on Total War, as it's your input and support that have kept this series flourishing for over a decade.
So please do take the time to give us your thoughts and opinions if you can, they are going to be part of the largest ever examination of the franchise from the fans perspective.
We know Total War only continues to exist because of its fans, and we want to hear your voice as we make decisions for the future.
Thank you for taking part in this research.
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The Best Thing You Can Do To Achieve And Maintain A Healthy Weight
No, it's not cutting carbs, weighing out portions, food combining, filling up on water, switching to baked potato chips, or giving up all sweets – although these strategies are great ones for most people.
If you want to get to a healthy weight and stay there, the most important lifestyle change you can make is to get comfortable in your kitchen.
The food I make at home has the nutrients I need. I know how much fat, salt and additives are in it and I can control my portions. Before I consider macronutrients or calories, I think about what, when and how I am going to make my own food for the week.
It's as simple as that – prepare your own food. And by prepare your own food I don't mean microwave a frozen diet meal, breakfast burrito or plate of pizza bites. I mean keep a stock of foods that contain only one ingredient (e.g. chicken, eggs, oats, almonds, cheese, rice, potatoes, beans, and any number of the hundreds of varieties of fruits and vegetables) and assemble them into dishes that you find tasty and appealing.
Recent stats suggest that Americans eat nearly half of their meals outside the home. And what we're eating inside the home isn't necessary prepared in our own kitchens. There is a strong correlation between eating convenience food, fast food, packaged and prepared foods and becoming unhealthy and overweight. We can turn this around by cooking and eating at home. We also receive more primary nourishment – that is nourishment for our souls – from sitting down to a freshly prepared meal with people we love than we do grabbing a slice of pizza and eating it in our laps in the car.
Most people I know agree with me that eating fresh, healthful food at home is the ideal. However we need to act on this belief in order to reap the benefits. Since making big changes is scary, a lot of people automatically put up roadblocks on this path to better health. "I don't have time to cook." "I don't know how to cook." "I hate cooking."
Here are some practical suggestions to help these folks over the hump:
"I don't have time."
If you think you don't have the time, then you won't make the time. This is true. You act on what you believe.
But, if you believe that we make the time for what is important to us, and that exceptional health and fitness is really important, then you will be able to find the time. As countless other fit, healthy and very busy people have done before you.
Where to start? Master some simple recipes and create a core of go-to meal plans. Cooking fresh food does not have to be complicated. I can get a dinner of grilled chicken, roasted asparagus, and baked potato or rice on the table in less than 25 minutes, start to finish.
Get up 10 minutes earlier to make sure that you and the family launch the day with a wholesome breakfast. Make a fruit smoothie, oatmeal, a fruit and yogurt parfait, or scrambled eggs and whole grain toast.
Plan one to two "cooking parties" each week, where you prepare some healthy food in bulk – like a batch of poached chicken, hard-boiled eggs, baked sweet potatoes, brown rice, protein pancakes, tuna salad. Incorporate planned over's into your week – make a big pot of lean meat sauce, chilli, or marinated chicken. Practice cooking once, so you can eat twice.
"I don't know how."
Are you open to learning new things? Did you figure out how to sync your iPod or learn how to use new money management software for your household or business? Did you take lessons in preparation for a honeymoon scuba diving excursion? I bet you can think of a few examples of how you successfully mastered a new task or skill set. You can do the same with cooking – really!
Browse the cookbook section of your favorite bookstore or online store. Get one or two basics – "Healthy Cooking for Busy People." One of my favorite sources for recipes is Everyday Food magazine. Many of the recipes have 3 or 4 ingredients. There are lots of time saving tips and suggestions for healthy snacks. I highly recommend it.
The Food Network has a variety of cooking programs, including one called "How to Boil Water." Even more fun, is going to a live cooking class. This would make a great date or a fun activity to do with your kids or a best friend. I have taken classes at my local adult school, community colleges, grocery stores, natural food stores, and cooking schools. A friend once hired a private chef to give a cooking class to a group of friends for a fun ladies' night.
For many families, cooking is a dying art. Did your mother, father or grandma do the cooking in your house? How about inviting them over and asking them to show you what they know and to pass along one or two cherished family recipes?
"I hate to cook."
If you hate to cook or break out into hives in the kitchen, you need to either get really, really friendly with someone who will cook for you, or learn how to create a party in the kitchen.
I choose the latter. Whether I am starting the routine of the evening meal or settling in for my Sunday bulk cooking ritual, I always put on some music. Sometimes I choose mellow music and other times high-energy music, depending on my mood. How about Jack Johnson's "Making Banana Pancakes" on a Sunday morning? Or a little James Brown while you stir-fry?
I also make my kitchen a happy place. I love color, so I've got a collection of orange pots, turquoise measuring spoons, purple and fuchsia dishtowels, and a whole rainbow of mixing bowls. I like whimsy, too. How can I not feel cheery when grating Parmesan cheese along the Eiffel Tower or flipping my protein pancakes with a guitar spatula? Oh, and my latest acquisition – an alien lemon juicer!
I love Latin food. I have prints and wall hangings that recall my Mexican heritage. My spoon rest is made of Talavera pottery. A menu board from a Mexican restaurant my uncle owned in the 1970s conjures up fond childhood memories of enjoying my grandmother's chicken mole enchilada recipe.
Try integrating your favorite things into your cooking space. You may not be into purple and polka dots. Perhaps you are a techie and have a thing for stainless steel and gadgets. Do you have a favorite sports team? A love of travel? You might look forward to cooking if it means using your Yankees potholder or that rooster saltshaker you picked up in Provence. Surround yourself in the kitchen with items that have positive associations for you.
These are just a few suggestions.
Elaine Morales, Founder of Not Just a Daydream, is a health and lifestyle transformation coach, author of Why Delay Amazing? A Total Transformation Guide and an NPC figure competitor. Her mission is to help as many people as possible to overcome barriers to achieving the body and life of their dreams!
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"They had this playground equipment here when I was young," a woman remarked Friday morning as she kept her eye on two children climbing a very large conifer in the campground at Mohican State Park. She wasn't the only one to remark on the aged swings.
In a clearing next to the enormous pine tree, dozens of state officials were gathered in the bright sunshine to announce the expenditure of $5 million over the next two years for upgrading and renovating facilities at the park. James Zehringer, director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, also had noticed the playground equipment in the ...


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Cardinal Mar Emmanuel III Delly, the Chaldean Patriarch of Babylon, died Tuesday in San Diego.
Chaldeans in metro Detroit are mourning the death this week of the former worldwide leader of the Chaldean Church, Cardinal Mar Emmanuel III Delly, who led from 2003 to 2012, a difficult time for Iraqi Christians.
Dellys visitation today and funeral Saturday in Southfield were expected to be attended by thousands, said local Chaldean leaders. Delly, who died Tuesday in San Diego at age 86, had moved to the U.S. last year from Iraq for medical treatment and stayed under the care of Chaldean nuns.
An outspoken critic of the U.S.-led invasion and occupation of Iraq, Delly fought to highlight the problems facing Iraqs minorities since the 2003 war began. Hundreds of thousands of Chaldeans were forced to flee their homes in Iraq because of security problems and growing radicalization. He became Patriarch of the Chaldean community in December 2003 and stepped down 11 years later in December 2012.
In a telegram sent Wednesday, Pope Francis said he was deeply saddened to hear of Dellys death.
I recall with deep gratitude the late Patriarchs dedication to his people and to the promotion of respectful, just and peaceful relations with followers of other religious traditions, the pope said. I join you and all who mourn the passing of this esteemed Pastor in commending his noble soul.
Delly is being buried in Southfield, the first time in memory a former Patriarch of the Chaldean Church is being buried and having his funeral in Michigan, said Chaldean leaders. His funeral is being held here because of family ties and the unstable situation in Iraq, they said.
Hes survived by two sisters who live in metro Detroit, one sister in Windsor and one brother in Phoenix, Ariz. There are 10 Chaldean churches in southeastern Michigan, which has one of the highest concentrations of Chaldeans in the U.S.
He fought for his people, said Joseph Kassab, president of Iraqi Christians Advocacy and Empowerment Institute in West Bloomfield. He was a very humble, hard-working person who was very much liked by everyone in the Iraqi diaspora. He did a lot.
Kassab said Delly never owned a car or home and was dedicated to helping Chaldeans as the community suffered in Iraq.
Speaking to the Free Press in 2008 during a visit to Southfield, Delly criticized the U.S. government for ignoring the concerns of Iraqs minorities, saying the war and occupation hurt Iraq.
The absolute worst time that Ive seen in my life has been the last five years, he said. The occupation has not been good for the Christians and for all of Iraq.
Delly became a priest in 1952 and was ordained as a bishop in 1967 at the age of 38, a young age to become a bishop.
He was so intelligent and wise a person, said Kassab.
He was like a holy man, said Saher Yaldo of West Bloomfield. Its very sad for the community.
Dellys time as leader of the Chaldean community came at a time when the population rapidly declined.
He was very vocal about the treatment of minorities, said Kassab. Also, he was always vocal against the war in Iraq because he believed that Iraq should stay sovereign ... no need for foreign forces to come into Iraq and resolve the issues.
Visitation was to be today until midnight at Mother of God Chaldean Cathedral Church, 25585 Berg Rd., Southfield. The funeral is at noon Saturday at the church, followed by burial at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery in Southfield.
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Winter Olympics Cross Country Skiing 2-Whitefish (Grades 4-12)
In honor of the 2014 Winter Olympics, Girl Scouts of MT & WY is hosting winter sports programs to promote healthy living and outdoor adventure! Attend two GSMW 'Winter Olympics' programs and earn a 'Girl Scout Gold Medal'. Check www.gsmw.org for more Winter Olympics programs. This program is open to 4-12 graders and registered adults. If you are in grades K-3, look at 'Winter Olympics Cross Country Skiing 1' on January 25th.
Glacier Cyclery and Nordic Center, located at the Whitefish Lake Golf Course, is hosting the Girl Scouts of MT & WY for an awesome day of cross country skiing. At 1PM girls will meet in the Nordic Center. From there, everyone will try on their ski gear. (Please note that the cost of the event includes rental equipment). After that, participants will take a 1.5 hour lesson followed by open ski for as long as you like until 4PM. The Nordic Center is open until 5:30PM, so arrange adult supervision if you would like to let your girls ski until closing. Girl Scouts will only provide supervision until 4PM.
The group lessons arranged for this event are open to registered Girl Scouts and registered adults. Adults who are registered Girl Scouts members and who register for this event can attend this event, but there are only five available spots for adults because of the availability of rental equipment and instructors.
To get to the Nordic Center, just travel one mile west of downtown along Highway 93 West. If you are willing to volunteer to check girls in and out, please call Sarah at 1.800.736.5243 x2306. You don't have to participate in the skiing to help with check-in. We appreciate and thank you for your help!
This event is open to girls in grades 4-12 and supervising adults.
Registration deadline: January 24
Girl min/max: 5/15
Adult min/max: 2/5
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