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The Corrupting Influence of Money in Politics with Senator Russ Feingold, Trevor Potter, and Moderator Elizabeth Brackett
Thursday, March 29, 2012 @ 12:30pm
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The University Club of Chicago
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Adlai Stevenson Center on Democracy
This event will be recorded for WBEZ's Chicago Amplified.
The rise in monies collected to promote or denounce issues, and the funding of political campaigns, are an increasingly corrupting influence in the creation of public policies which affect the nation as a whole. The early months of this year's presidential campaign have seen an unparalleled infusion of money into the campaigns as a result of the 2011 Supreme Court decision that overturned the reforms Senators Russ Feingold and John McCain championed in the McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform law. The discussion will cover the scope of the problem, its significant impact on current campaigns, and efforts that might be encouraged to rein in the problems of run-away funding.


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Update 2014: In July 2014 I closed my Twitter account and stopped using the service. See my post on quitting social media for details.
Today I set up a Twitter account. If you aren't familiar with Twitter, it's a free online service where people can post very brief updates (up to 140 characters), and other people who are interested can follow and comment on those updates. Think of it like micro-blogging.
I heard about Twitter a long time ago and quickly dismissed it as a waste of time. But lately I've heard good things about it from other bloggers, so I decided to dive in and give it a go this week. Best case is that it provides some extra value for people. Worst case is that it truly is a waste of time, and I simply stop using it. Limited downside + potentially unlimited upside = worth trying.
What tipped me into finally setting up a Twitter account was the article 9 Benefits of Twitter for Bloggers by Darren Rowse of Problogger. Darren makes the case that bloggers can leverage their existing blogs to use Twitter in many beneficial ways. Makes sense to me.
Apparently Twitter was intended to be a service for people to share quick updates about their lives with friends and family (and anyone else who cares). For example, you could use it to tell people what movies you're watching, what books you're reading, or what recipes you're trying. I may share some details like that because I do get a lot of questions from readers who want to know how I spend my time, but overall I think this would be a boring way for me to use Twitter if that's all I did.
Perhaps a better approach would be to use Twitter to share links and short bits of info that I wouldn't normally blog about but which readers may still find valuable. For example, I usually avoid blogging about time-sensitive info or interesting links because I don't want to clutter my blog's archives, but this kind of info would fit nicely into a Twitter update. There's a ton of info that crosses my desk that I'd never blog about but which would be suitable for Twittering.
For now I'll play it by ear, experimenting with different updates to see what people like best. If you have a strong opinion regarding what you'd like to see, please let me know.
The nice thing is that posting Twitter updates is dirt simple. I can submit a new update in less than a minute… as opposed to setting aside a few hours for a typical blog post.

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Distributed Compiling with distcc
distcc relies on the network being trusted. Anyone who is able to connect to the machine on the distcc port can run arbitrary commands on that host as the distcc user. It is vitally important that distccd processes are not run as root but are run as the distcc or nobody user. It's also extremely important to think carefully about your -allow statements and ensure that they are locked down appropriately for your network.
In an environment, such as a home or small workplace network, where you're security firewalled off from the outside world and people can be made accountable for not being good neighbours on the network, distcc is secure enough. It's extremely unlikely that anyone could or would exploit your distccd hosts if they're not running the dæmon as root and your allow statements limit the connecting machines appropriately.
There is also the issue that those on the network can see your distcc traffic—source code and object files on the wire for anyone to reach out and examine. Again, on a trusted network, this is unlikely to be a problem, but there are situations in which you would not want this to happen, or could not allow this to happen, depending on what code you are compiling and under what terms.
On a more hostile network, such as a large university campus or a workplace where you know there is a problem with security, these could become serious issues.
For these situations, distcc can be run over SSH. This ensures both authentication and signing on each end, and it also ensures that the code is encrypted in transit. SSH is typically around 25% slower due to SSH encryption overhead. The configuration is very similar, but it requires the use of ssh-keys. Either passphraseless keys or an ssh-agent must be used, as you will be unable to supply a password for distcc to use. For SSH connections, distccd must be installed on the clients, but it must not be listening for connections—the dæmons will be started over SSH when needed.
First, create an SSH key using ssh-keygen -t dsa, then add it to the target user's ~/.ssh/authorized_keys on your distcc hosts. It's recommended always to set a passphrase on an SSH key for security.
In this example, I'm using my own user account on all of the hosts and a simple bash loop to distribute the key quickly:
for i in 192.168.80.120 192.168.80.100; do cat ~/.ssh/id_dsa.pub ↪| ssh jes@$i 'cat - >> ~/.ssh/authorized_keys'; done
To let distcc know that it needs to connect to the hosts under SSH, modify either the ~/.distcc/hosts file or $DISTCC_HOSTS variable. To instruct distcc to use SSH, simply add an @ to the beginning of the hostname. If you need to use a different user name on any of the hosts, you can specify it as user@host:
localhost @192.168.80.100 @192.168.80.120
Because I'm using a key with a passphrase, I also need to start my SSH agent with ssh-add and enter my passphrase. For those unfamiliar with ssh-agent, it's a tool that ships with OpenSSH that facilitates needing to enter the passphrase for your key only once a session, retaining it in memory.
Now that we've set up SSH keys and told distcc to use a secure connection, the procedure is the same as before—simply make -jn.
This method of modifying the hostname with the options you want distcc to honour can be used for more than specifying the connection type. For example, the option /limit can be used to override the default number of jobs that will be sent to the distccd servers. The original limit is four jobs per host except localhost, which is sent only two. This could be increased for servers with more than two CPUs.
Another option is to use lzo compression for either TCP or SSH connections. This increases CPU overhead, but it may be worthwhile on slow networks. Combining these two options would be done with:
localhost 192.168.80.100/6,lzo
This option increases the jobs sent to 192.168.80.100 to six, and it enables use of lzo compression. These options are parsed in a specific order, so some study of the man page is recommended if you intend to use them. A full list of options with examples can be found on the distcc man page.
The flexibility of distcc covers far more than explained here. One popular configuration is to use it with ccache, a compiler cache. distcc also can be used with crossdev to cross-compile for different architectures in a distributed fashion. Now, your old SPARC workstation can get in on the act, or your G5 Mac-turned-Linux box can join the party. These are topics for future articles though; for now, I'm going to go play with my freshly compiled desktop environment.
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LG seeks deal with Fox for Web-based TV
By Kim Yoo-chul
LG Electronics is in talks with Fox TV, a major U.S. broadcaster, to buy the latter's content for its recently-released first Web-based TV, which will run on the software platform it bought from Hewlett-Packard last year, an LG official said Tuesday.
"We are negotiating terms with Fox TV to put its content and other services on our WebOS TV," the official said.
He added that LG, the world's second-biggest TV manufacturer, will launch large-scale promotional campaigns for content providers, broadcasters as well as leading distribution channels from the latter half of this year.
The partners will include BestBuy and large retailers in Europe and China.
"WebOS TVs will account for over 65 percent of total TV shipments we expect this year. This is a survival issue. We remain bullish over the outlook for WebOS TVs."
The official said senior executives at the home entertainment division, which manages its TV business, have met with U.S.-based partners to discuss possible contracts.
During this year's technology show in Las Vegas, LG unveiled the WebOS TV.
The rebuilt platform, which had been initially developed by Palm, expects to help expand the Korean firm's presence in the global TV market.
Explosive growth for smartphones and tablets are dealing a blow to demand for fixed-set televisions as consumers question whether they can afford to pay hundreds of dollars more for premium TVs.
Despite new orders and trends, LG is vying with market leader Samsung Electronics to gain more share of the market for connected TVs as it believes more consumers will opt for video services from content providers such as Netflix, Hulu and Amazon.com
"Fox isn't the only target. We are also in talks with major sports channels such as ESPN. Simply put, Google's Android and Apple's iOS platforms are dominating the mobile industry. But there are no dominant software platforms for televisions. We are ready to spend more money on that," said an official at LG Electronics' content-related division in the United States.
He said the company is looking at opportunities for acquisition deals, though he declined to comment further.
LG said earlier it will release 12 new TV models this year with ultra high-definition (UHD) display technology. The new sets, powered by WebOS, will deliver programs from streaming service Netflix.


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The Supreme Court thankfully decided against the FCC and in favor of allowing "fleeting" obscenities on broadcast television, based on fines levied against Fox and ABC going back as far as 2002. Oddly enough, the best quote came from Antonin Scalia who described Cher's use of "fuck" like so:
"[Cher] metaphorically suggested a sexual act as a means of expressing hostility to her critics."
Yes, even the conservative justices joined in the decision against the FCC and in favor of broadcast obscenity. Weird. And, yes, Nicole Ritchie, Paris Hilton and Bono were discussed inside the walls of the Supreme Court. Even weirder.
Adding... By the way, this won't mean the networks will suddenly air shows with Deadwood-level profanity. They still have advertisers and, thus, internal standards & practices rules they have to maintain.


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PAUL Braithwaite's new-look Wootton Bassett Town outfit were given a harsh introduction to the Hellenic League top flight as they were crushed 6-1 at Binfield on Saturday.
The home side, among the favourirtes to challenge for league honours this season, showed no mercy to Braithwaite's new line-up, who battled well despite the scoreline.
Bassett fell behind after 11 minutes as Dave Woozley fired home following Carl Withers' header.
The visitors' full-back Pete Sykes cleared off the line from Ian Davies' header, but it was 2-0 when Joish Warren was allowed space and then cut inside to fire home from 20 yards.
Dale Richards had a strike for Bassett ruled out for offside before half time and then was denied a penalty.
However, Richards continued to cause problems and did earn a spot-kick after going down following a pass from Nathan Gambling.
Gambling stepped up and boosted Bassett's hopes by scoring from the spot-kick.
Bassett though soon on the back foot again as Jack Broome's run ended with him finding Davies who scored.
Adam Dickens' long-range effort pushed the score to 4-1 and it was five when Davies netted another, before Callum Whitty scored the sixth.
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So we only get basic cable (ch 1-12) so no mtv. I've always liked 16 and preggers and Teen mom because I love seeing the babies and it makes me feel better about my life decisions. So yesterday I started watching the newest season of Teen mom 2 online and I dont know if its because im a mom now, or what, but the stupidity going off the charts. Is it just me? Lets look:
Janelle: I mean, what can I say? Watched her whine to her lawyer, who, if I'm not mistaken, got her jail time down from 45 days to 16, that she probably couldnt do it because of a Kesha concert. She has a mental illness (bi-polar), but to blame this on mental illness would be an insult to all those who suffer from a real mental illness. This is straight up idiocy. People like her are WHY the movie "idiocracy" was made. And why its probably going to become truth. I hesitate to use the word "sterilization" because its so awful, but this girl should NOT be reproducing. I'm sorry if that statement offends anyone. I know its very harsh, but its honestly what I believe.
Kailyn: She walks the line of me feeling sorry for her and stupidity. Stupididty: Mostly because she chose Joe as a sexual partner, and feeling sorry for her because she wants her mom who won't return her calls. Silver lining of this story: we get to see Joe's music career take off! What a gem he is. I'm sad for her because she is pulled towards Joe because he is her baby's daddy, but Jordan seems like such a good guy who would take care of her and who would put up with her shit. I give her props because I think she goes to school and works. At least she is trying to make it on her own and I will never know how hard that is, but from what I've seen, it takes an enormous amount of strength.
Chelsea: This bozo. Dumb dumb dumb dumb. Just dumb. Her voice. Her mom's nose ring. Her hair. SPOILED. Constantly lying to her dad about Adam. She does seem to show her daughter how much she loves her, which is nice. She doesn't seem to have any respect for herself though as she constantly allows herself to be trampled on by Adam.
Leah: I mostly feel bad for Leah. Her story is very sad, and she seems legitimately depressed. She's gotten even skinnier, and she says shes not sleeping. I think deep down she and Corey want to be together but they are stubborn, unwise KIDS who wont back off on this whole divorce thing. Is she pregnant now and married to someone else? She is a responsible parent. I cant imagine how stressful it is a. having twins b. having one of those twins with a development issue c. doing it alone.
Mostly I'm sad and pissed because these kids are going to be the future of our country and none of them have really good role models in their parents. I'm sad that these girls missed out on what is supposed to be a carefree time in their lives and their lives now seem to be shit. I'm sad because my 17 year old cousin is in a similar situation. But she has the support of her parents which will help. The parents of the girls on this show seem almost as clueless as the girls themselves.
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There are some great updates you have been asking for included in this CSR2 release, including:
We will release an updated SDK on MSDN when MapPoint Web Service CSR2 is released to the web shortly. That will include full documentation for all the new and improved features along with some bug fixes to the SDK.
As well, since Virtual Earth Map Control and Windows Live Local rely on MWS for their geo-coding, map data and other features, they will benefit from the updates as well. VE Map Control and WLL will get improved US geo-coding immediately. And they will get the new map data when we refresh our pre-rendered tiles soon.


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Personally I must say I am a fan. Some of the jean styles I don't like but some of them are awesome. I think it is great that she uses and reuses jeans, in a wasteful society I really think that she has the right idea by making last seasons jeans fashionable again. Also the creativity is great and I give her props for that. Many of the jean styles I would not wear but many of them I would as a creative person myself I think that gaudy is just a misused word for something out of the norm and that stands out. At most the jean styles are not boring and they definitely are quite a change from the mediocre styles that you see everyone else wearing. (Do you really want to blend in with everyone else?) Come on people !!!! Originality is where it is at. Who defines taste and style anyway???? Do you think you would have been wearing ripped up skinny jeans 10 years ago?? Personal style is all about personality it's in the name and I think Maty Davis Jeans Rock!
Maty davis jeans are the best!!! They are not cheap looking jeans. Yes she does use jeans to make them but she has so much creativity and makes awesome designs. I have been buying them for a long time. I first seen them on ebay and then on her website.
They are so different and unique. Some of the designs i would not wear like she has some dresses etc.
But alot of her jeans i do lovee. And also i ask her to make custom designs on the jeans. Everytime i go out everyone is asking where i got them and asks me if i make them lol


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Cheap Places To Stay For Awhile Around The World. The problem with cheap places is that it's all relative to the lifestyle someone chooses.
While I do list Xi'an, China as being inexpensive, it's also quite easy to spend as much as you would in Tokyo, Japan. It also depends on what you're into. Do you like big cities, beaches, comforts of home, party towns, or jungles? 10 Careers for People Who Love to Travel" While civil service employees represent America's interests in other countries, international aid workers export some of our abundant goodwill abroad.
People who work for aid organizations like USAID and the Peace Corps work to improve the health, economic outlook and education of people living in developing nations. International aid workers help countries that are struggling or recovering from economic crises, natural disasters, war, famine and despotism. Depending on their experience, aid workers might teach in Afghanistan, organize relief convoys to combat areas in Somalia, or introduce new heat-resistant crops to nations throughout Africa. The desire to help others is a plus if you want to be an international aid worker -- but it's not the only prerequisite. You also need to have a background in a relevant area, like agriculture, engineering, private enterprise, education, health or crisis stabilization.
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Wouldn't it be nice to find a way to blend your love of travel with your career (instead of slaving away for 50 weeks to pay for two weeks of vacation)? If you're at a point in your life where you have the personal freedom to travel, consider these travel-related careers: 1. While it is unlikely that you will be able to support yourself as a full-time travel writer (most writers juggle multiple income streams) there are some very nice perks associated with this profession. To learn more about travel writing, consult the following resources: 2. America's 100 Best Adventures, State-by-State List. 50 Wonders Of The Ancient & Medieval World. 10 Best Sights of the World. "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did so.
So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Mark Twain Sometimes life becomes so stressful that people need to disconnect from their regular lives and recharge their 'batteries' to be able to overcome the difficulties they face daily. Grand Canyon in the United States People from all over the world come here to look at the most beautiful view of the world, which becomes a living picture in the style of impressionist painters especially during sunset. View of Hong Kong from Kowloon Huge lighted skyscrapers of Hong Kong are best seen from the Kowloon Peninsula. Pang Nga Bay, Thailand This is the famous bay between the island of Phuket and mainland Thailand with a lot of limestone pillars, hanging hundreds of meters above sea level.
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It's Labor Day in America, a time to celebrate the working man by…not working for a day. Unless you work in retail or fast food, in which case it's like any other day. But what if you'd like to make every day (not)Labor Day? How about traveling around the world for six months or a year instead? Or three years like I did? He Art of Backpacking blog has a detailed story on escaping the cubicle world. Steph at Twenty-something Travel is taking off this month. The British couple running the NeverEndingVoyage blog saved 75 percent of their income and are now traveling through South America on a healthy budget of 1,200 pounds a month (plus extra for Spanish lessons and big adventure excursions).
Stories. Advice. 25 Most Inspiring Travel Bloggers In 2010 - As We Travel - Around The World Travel Blog. We thought it would be a great time for us to take some time and reflect back on this year – not just at how much AsWeTtravel.com has grown as a site but also at how many amazing other personal travel blogs there are out there – sharing, provoking and living this travel lifestyle to the fullest.
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Update on DavidDavid, who is 30-years old, went to school until eighth grade. He lives with his partner, who makes her living as a domestic servant in other homes. They have two daughters who live at home. Their 7-year old daughter goes to school.
Don David works as a security guard. He has been in this line of work for five years. Since he had completed his military service, it was easy for him to get a job in security. In addition to his security work, don David makes his living in agriculture planting basic grains. Before becoming a security guard, he always worked in agriculture. Don David travels far from work to home; it takes two hours by bus for him to get home from work.
The loan that don David is requesting is for setting up a small broiler chicken farm. He sees this as an alternative business that will generate income for him and allow him to get ahead financially. Specifically, he will purchase 100 chicks, two sacks of growth animal feed and two sacks of fattening animal feed. The loan will help him to earn a greater income and to have a better quality of life, along with his family. The idea of the farm is something don David has had in mind for a long time. However, because of a lack of resources, he hasn't been able to put his small chicken farm project into action.
In the future, don David plans to have a bigger farm, greater production and to be a large-scale family producer of broiler hens. He hopes that his daughters become respectable people who are able to complete advanced studies in school. Don David will use his earnings to invest further in his business by purchasing more chickens and expanding his sales area.
Don David presta sus servicios trabajando como empleado de seguridad, él se dedica a esta actividad de seguridad desde hace 5 años como él ya había prestado su servicio militar, se le hizo fácil trabajar de seguridad, aparte de ser empleado de seguridad, se dedica a la agricultura en la siembra de granos básicos. Antes de ser empleado de seguridad, siempre se dedicaba a la agricultura. La distancia que existe del trabajo a su casa, está retirado él viaja 2 horas en bus para llegar a su lugar de trabajo.
El préstamo que está solicitando, es para implementar una pequeña granja de engorde de pollos, ya que el ha visto en la actividad una alternativa que le generara ingresos y salir adelante económicamente. Él específicamente comprara 100 pollitos, 2 sacos de alimento concentrado, crecimiento y dos sacos de alimento para engorde. El préstamo le ayudara para obtener mayores ingresos y tener una mejor calidad de vida con su familia. La idea de la granja era un proyecto que tenía en mente hace mucho tiempo, pero por falta de recursos no había podido poner en marcha el pequeño proyecto de la granja de pollos.
En un futuro don David piensa tener una granja más grande, una mayor producción y ser una familia productores en grande de pollos de engorde. Para sus hijas espera que sean personas de bien, que logren sacar sus estudios superiores, las ganancias las utilizara para invertir más en el negocio comprando más pollos ampliando más el local.
Previous Loan DetailsDavid, 29, lives with his life companion that he's lived with for three years. He works as a security guard and his wife does domestic chores and runs their small store. David has been working for a security firm since September 27, 2009. He works 14-hour shifts, a day on and one off. In his ... More from David's previous loan »
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About CrediCampoThis loan is administered by CrediCampo, a Kiva Field Partner in El Salvador. CrediCampo seeks to improve the lives of rural communities and their families in areas including health, education, basic services, and infrastructure. Through its Community Development Unit, CrediCampo provides scholarships, leadership development training, and financial education programs for families in rural areas. CrediCampo's work is crucial in addressing the issue of poverty in El Salvador. Based on 2009 estimates, 37.8% of the population lives below the poverty line. To learn more about CrediCampo and their work, visit their partner page.
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Our Field Partners often work with borrowers over a series of loans as the borrowers build credit, take out bigger loans, and expand their businesses. In order to make it easier for our Field Partners to post loans for borrowers who have been listed on Kiva before, we allow them to post successive and concurrent loans for their Kiva borrowers. This means that our Field Partners are able to post a borrower's second, third, etc., loan on Kiva without having to re-enter all of the borrower's information.
This borrower has been listed on Kiva before, so you'll see an updated loan description, as well as excerpts of the original descriptions from earlier loans. Most borrowers take out loans consecutively, meaning that they receive a second loan after having repaid the first. However, sometimes our Field Partners give out concurrent loans, allowing borrowers to take out one primary loan and a secondary "add-on" loan along with it. These "add-on" loans are typically smaller than the borrower's primary loan and serve a different purpose. Because Field Partners can now post loans as successive and concurrent loans, you will be able to track borrower progress over time and see the various ways a borrower is working with our Field Partners through funds from Kiva's lenders.
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For grandparents' day today, the Better Business Bureau reminds consumers to be on the lookout for what has become known as the "grandparent scam" or "emergency scam." It prays on grandparents who are eager to help out their grandchildren.
"Typically, the grandparent receives a frantic phone call from someone who poses as their grandchild," the BBB said. "A scammer, who has done research on the family, explains that he or she is in trouble and needs their help, usually saying they're trapped in another country or involved in a serious accident or emergency.
The caller pleads with the grandparents to not tell his or her parents and asks that they wire money to help immediately.
"Unfortunately, senior citizens have always been frequent targets of scammers," said Lisa Schiller of the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau in an email. "They are often trusting and quickly willing to help a loved one. Thieves also know seniors can have Social Security income, pensions, investments and plenty in savings. That makes them attractive targets for con artists. And when it comes to a grandchild in need of help, emotions can run high. Scammers can find ways to take advantage of that."
Recent reports from the Consumer Sentinel Network show reports of impostor scams, such as the grandparent scam, have risen steadily over the past several years from just above 60,000 in 2010 to close to 83,000 in 2012.
The BBB offered these tips to avoid becoming victim of a grandparent scam:
- Be skeptical. Ask questions only the grandchild could know the answer to, without revealing too much personal information yourself. Ask the name of a pet, a favorite dish or what school they attend. Your loved one should not get angry about you being too cautious.
- Verify information. Check with the parents to see if their child is really travelling as they say they are.
- Don't wire money. Never use a transfer service to send money to someone you haven't met in person, or for an emergency you haven't verified is real.
- Know where to turn. If you fall victim to a scam, report the incident immediately to local police and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
For lots more useful tips on how to avoid this scam, see this story.
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Last night after we got home from Nikko, I decided I wanted chocolate chip cookies. For dinner. Don't judge. :-) One problem: there are two things that Japan is sorely lacking in: chocolate chip cookies, and ovens. I miss having a real kitchen, with an oven, and baking!!! And since the only chocolate chip cookies available at the convenience store down the street are weird, crunchy, tiny cookies, I decided to see what my toaster oven could do.
I started looking around on the internet for a recipe for chocolate chip cookies that could be easily halved/reduced to make cookies for one person, as well as modified to use the ingredients I have on hand (which mostly, don't lend themselves to baking, and the grocery store just seemed too far to walk to tonight). I like to think I'm a relatively adaptive/creative cook, but definitely not that creative when it comes to baking, so I wasn't sure if it was going to be possible. But then I stumbled upon the blog Sweet Tooth Sweet Life, and this recipe for banana oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. I have oatmeal – thanks to the wonders of online shopping and international shipping – and had a banana that either needed to be frozen or used, so I thought I'd try it out.
I halved the recipe, used whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose (I have no idea how to read "all-purpose flour" in Japanese – but the whole wheat is labeled in English…no idea why) and 1 small banana + 1 egg, instead of 1 medium banana + 1/2 egg, mixed everything together,
and baked in the toaster oven for 5 minutes.
They started to get a little brown around the edges but were still wet looking in the middle, so I left them in the toaster oven for 2-3 minutes after it turned itself off to let the residual heat cook them a little more gently.
The result?
They're not half bad! I've already eaten 5 of the 9 that I made – with milk, of course – and will probably finish them off this weekend. I could see crumbling them into some yogurt and strawberries for breakfast….just sayin'. They're a little dense – almost like a cake – but I think that's because of the whole wheat flour. Crunchy on the outside, and chewy on the inside, like a cookie should be. I bet if one actually followed the recipe, and used a real oven, they would be amazing! Definitely not your typical chocolate chip cookie, but I love oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, and the banana just added a little extra goodness. And since they're made with whole wheat flour, banana, oatmeal, and I ate them with milk….it's almost healthy, right?? :-)
Nikko today was fun! The tour was all in Japanese, so I'm not sure how much I learned, but it was gorgeous! I'll put pictures up soon, I promise…


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Pasadena Independent School District
Pasadena Independent School District is a school district that is based in Pasadena, Texas (USA). Dr. Kirk Lewis, was named Superintendent of Schools in 2005.
Pasadena ISD serves much of southeast Harris County.[1] The district includes most of Pasadena, South Houston, a portion of Houston (including Genoa), and portion of Pearland.[2]
Each Pasadena ISD house or residential area is assigned to an elementary school, an intermediate school, and a high school. Some areas are assigned to fifth grade centers. Pasadena ISD now has "middle schools" that cover grades 5 and 6.
In 2009, the school district was rated "State Recognized by the Texas Education Agency.[3]
According to a report around November 2, 2004 by the Texas Education Agency, among the 30 largest school districts in the state, Pasadena ISD was the 8th fastest-growing district in Texas by population;[4][5] much of the growth occurred in the "South Belt" area along Beltway 8.[6]
The district was named the National Model School District in 2005 by the International Center for Leadership in Education.[citation needed]
In 2011 voters approved of a new bond which allowed Pasadena ISD to complete building grade 5-6 middle school facilities for all of the district.[1]
School uniforms[edit]
All students in Pasadena ISD are required to follow a specific dress code.[7]
All students are required to wear polo shirts or oxford shirts. Students from pre-kindergarten through the eighth grade may wear solid blue or solid white shirts. Each campus may also choose a third solid color for its students to wear, though some choose not to adopt an additional color. Students from the ninth grade through the twelfth grade may wear any solid color.
Students are required to wear khaki or navy blue slacks or khaki or blue denim trousers. Skirts and jumpers are also allowed as long as they are in the same styles as the slacks.
The Texas Education Agency specified that the parents and/or guardians of students zoned to a school with uniforms may apply for a waiver to opt out of the uniform policy so their children do not have to wear the uniform; parents must specify "bona fide" reasons, such as religious reasons or philosophical objections.[8]
List of schools[edit]
Secondary schools[edit]
High schools[edit]
4 in Pasadena, 1 in South Houston, 1 in Houston
- J. Frank Dobie High School (Houston)
- Pasadena High School (Pasadena)
- Pasadena Memorial High School (Pasadena)
- Sam Rayburn High School (Pasadena)
- South Houston High School (South Houston)
- Dr. Kirk Lewis Career and Technical High School (Pasadena)
- L. P. Card Career and Technical Center (Pasadena)
- Tegeler Career Center (Pasadena)
Intermediate schools[edit]
7 in Pasadena, 1 in South Houston, 2 in Houston
- Beverly Hills Intermediate School (Houston)
- Elmer Bondy Intermediate School (Pasadena)
- James Andrew Jackson Intermediate School (Pasadena)
- National Blue Ribbon School in 1999-2000 [9]
- Vincent W. Miller Intermediate School (Pasadena)
- National Blue Ribbon School in 1988-89 and 2001-02 [9]
- Park View Intermediate School (Pasadena)
- Queens Intermediate School (Pasadena)
- San Jacinto Intermediate School (Pasadena)
- South Houston Intermediate School (South Houston)
- Southmore Intermediate School (Pasadena)
- Thompson Intermediate School (Houston)
Queens and Bondy were recognized in 2009.
Primary schools[edit]
Middle schools[edit]
4 in Houston, 4 in Pasadena, 1 in Pearland
- Carter Lomax Middle School (Pasadena)
- Dr. Dixie Melillo Middle School (Houston, Pearland)
- Earnesteen Milstead Middle School (Houston)
- Rick Schneider Middle School (Houston)
- Bobby Shaw Middle School (Pasadena)
- Keller Middle School (Pasadena)
- Lorenzo DeZavala Middle School (Pasadena)
- Morris Middle School (Houston)
Elementary schools[edit]
20 in Pasadena, 3 in South Houston, 12 in Houston, 1 in Pearland
- Atkinson Elementary School (Houston)
- Bailey Elementary School (Pasadena)
- Burnett Elementary School (Houston)
- Laura Bush Elementary School (Houston)
- Harley W. Fisher Elementary School (Pasadena)
- Robert Bevis Frazier Elementary School (Houston)
- A.B. Freeman Elementary School (Houston)
- Gardens Elementary School (Pasadena)
- Garfield Elementary School (Houston)
- Genoa Elementary School (Houston)
- Golden Acres Elementary School (Pasadena)
- Jensen Elementary School (Pasadena)
- Charles D. Jessup Elementary School (Houston)
- Kruse Elementary School (Pasadena)
- Walter Matthys Elementary School (South Houston)
- National Blue Ribbon School in 1998-99 [9]
- McMasters Elementary School (Pasadena)
- Meador Elementary School (Houston)
- Richard H. Moore Elementary School (Houston)
- Felix Morales Elementary School (Pasadena)
- Morris Fifth Grade Center (Houston)
- Parks Elementary School (Pasadena)
- Pearl Hall Elementary School (South Houston)
- Pomeroy Elementary School (Pasadena)
- Red Bluff Elementary School (Pasadena)
- Richey Elementary School (Pasadena)
- L.F. Smith Elementary School (South Houston)
- Mae Smythe Elementary School (Pasadena)
- South Belt Elementary School (Pearland)
- South Houston Elementary School (South Houston)
- South Shaver Elementary School (Pasadena)
- Sparks Elementary School (Pasadena)
- Stuchbery Elementary School (Houston)
- Carroll Teague Elementary School (Pasadena)
- Harvey Turner Elementary School (Pasadena)
- Williams Elementary School (Pasadena)
- Young Elementary School (Pasadena)
- Fisher Elementary School (Pasadena)
See also[edit]
- ^ a b "Pasadena, Lamar OK bond issues." Houston Chronicle. Tuesday November 8, 2011. Retrieved on November 11, 2011.
- ^ "City of Pearland School Districts." (Archive) City of Pearland. Retrieved on March 21, 2014.
- ^ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency.
- ^ TEA report shows PISD one of fastest growing districts
- ^ Student Enrollment Growth Chart
- ^ Growth Heavy in South Belt Area
- ^ Pasadena ISD Dress Code
- ^ "DOCKET NO. 008-R5-901." Texas Education Agency. Accessed October 13, 2008.
- ^ a b c Blue Ribbon Schools Program: Schools Recognized 1928-1983 Through 1999-2002
External links[edit]
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The 2005 Toyota ECHO is a 2-door, 5-seat Sedan, available in 4 trims, ranging from the (M5) 2dr to the (A4) 4dr. Upon introduction, the $10,455 (M5) 2dr is equipped with a standard 1.5L, 4-cylinder, engine that achieves 35-mpg in the city and 42-mpg on the highway. a Manual transmission is standard. The $11,785 (A4) 4dr is equipped with a standard 1.5L, 4-cylinder, engine that achieves 33-mpg in the city and 39-mpg on the highway. an Automatic transmission is standard.
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We will not be ticketing on Friday, February 5th, for vehicles that are not registered. All other violations will be ticketed.
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Ancient Roads and GPS Survey: Modelling the Amarna Plain
Fenwick, Helen, Antiquity
The construction of the city now known as Tell el-Amarna was begun in the fifth year of the reign of the Pharaoh Akhenaten (c. 1350 BC) (Kemp 1989). The city remained the centre of power during Akhenaten's reign, but upon his death power returned to the older centres. A sparse population probably remained in the city during the reign of his successor, Tutankhamen, but after this, the city was abandoned, although a couple of small settlements remained (Kemp 1989). The city of Amarna therefore allows the archaeological investigation of a wide area without the encumbrance of subsequent occupation.
The city is located on the Nile, about halfway between the important centres of Memphis and Thebes. It lies mainly on the east bank, on a flat piece of desert which is surrounded by a crescent-shaped escarpment. In the central part (Figure 1) is a temple and ceremonial centre, with surrounding accommodation for the city's officials, workers and citizens. The escarpment itself contains rock-cut tombs attributed to the more prominent inhabitants. Akhenaten marked the limits of his city by placing boundary stelae both on this eastern escarpment, and on the distant escarpment on the western bank of the Nile. In the area between the main city and the eastern escarpment lies an area of desert which at first viewing would appear to be devoid of activity. It is on this area that the new survey work reported here was focussed.
Previous investigations
Flinders Petrie conducted the first archaeological investigations at Tell el-Amarna between 1891 and 1892 (Petrie 1894), although the site had been previously surveyed and included in the Napoleonic Description de l'Egypte (Kemp & Garfi 1993). Petrie noted that the site had been recently looted and remarked with a slight irony that his work was "better late than never" (1894: 2). Within the seemingly blank area between the central city and escarpment, Petrie recorded a series of roads (1894: 4). These 'roads' were simply strips where the stones that litter the surface had been cleared to either side to produce an accessible routeway through the desert. Petrie began to record them using a compass and fixed points on the escarpment, and by "counting steps all day" (Petrie 1984: 1). Unfortunately an injury to his foot cut short this exercise, so it was left to his assistant, Howard Carter, to complete the record. On his return to England, Carter then posted his notes and maps of the road system to Petrie, but they never arrived (Petrie 1894: 4). Later investigators at the site also attempted to record the road system; for example Davies (1906), whilst recording the rock-cut tombs, and Timme (1917), a military surveyor with the German army, who produced an impressive map of very straight roads criss-crossing the Amarna plain.
The Egypt Exploration Society originally undertook work at the site between 1921 and 1936, and the current programme of research began in 1977 (Kemp 1989). The area of the central city has been surveyed in detail and published (Kemp & Garfi 1993). With the advent of high accuracy, differential Global Positioning Systems (GPS) the total mapping of the large area contained by the eastern escarpment has now become a practical proposition.
The Eastern area GPS survey 2001-3
A small area of the escarpment was surveyed using an EDM in 1996; including the area of the North Tombs, and it was felt that this was a good point to start the new survey in 2001 which has made use of a GPS. The two main aims of the survey are to build a topographic model and to locate any known or previously unrecorded sites in the Amarna hinterland. In the first season the survey was undertaken using a Geotronics Geotracer System 2000 L1-RTK differential Global Positioning System (GPS). Subsequently, the survey has been undertaken using a Leica 500 series differential GPS. The GPS equipment receives and compares radio signals from 24 satellites which in this case are under the control of the U. …


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First Lady's Wardrobe Sways Stock Prices
Michelle Obama wears high-end designer outfits but also shops at stores like Kohl's and The Gap. The Harvard Business Review analyzed the impact her wardrobe choices had on 29 publicly-traded companies whose clothes she wore. Those shares tend to go up after Mrs. Obama wears their clothes.
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And today's last word in business is about the first fashionista.
Michelle Obama wears high-end designer outfits, but also shops at stores like Kohl's, The Gap and J. Crew. Turns out, the first lady is more than a trendsetter. The Harvard Business Review analyzed the impact her wardrobe choices had on 29 publicly traded companies whose clothes she's worn. Those shares tend to go up after Mrs. Obama wears their clothes.
The magazine says, so far, the first lady effect is worth an additional $2.7 billion for the combined stock of those 29 companies, and the effect did not seem to depend on her husband's approval rating.
And that's the business news on MORNING EDITION, from NPR News. I'm Renee Montagne.
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Bank of Japan needs new rules of engagement
SINGAPORE: Japan needs a new monetary regime. The country's central bank is facing intense political pressure to take more radical steps to end deflation. Doing so requires it to agree to a government-mandated price target, and for lawmakers to boost its firepower. That need not undermine the BOJ's independence.
As University of Tokyo economist Takatoshi Ito has noted, Japan's current policy framework was shaped by the hyperinflation of 1974, when prices surged 30 percent and politicians overruled the central bank's recommendation for higher interest rates.
The situation is very different today; the price level has been falling for the last 15 years, the economy is in the middle of its third technical recession since 2008, and newly elected Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has a strong electoral mandate to deliver at least 2 percent inflation.
At its first post-election meeting, the BOJ added another 10 trillion yen to the central bank's asset-purchase and lending programme, taking the total to 101 trillion yen. It also promised to review its medium-to-long-term inflation goal in January, giving a hint that it might adopt a more aggressive target.
But the target isn't credible because there is no institutional arrangement for making the central bank responsible for keeping its promises. Under Japanese law, it has full autonomy over monetary control. In the fight against deflation, that's a liability. No matter how much money the BOJ prints, the market expects it to reverse the process at the first hint of inflation, as it did in 2006.
A better alternative would be for the BOJ to make a contractual pledge to deliver a level of inflation, ideally through an accord between the governor and the finance minister. At the same time, the BoJ should be given more freedom to intervene in the currency market - something it is legally prevented from doing, except as an agent of the government. To achieve its target, the central bank must be allowed to cheapen the yen.
Such reforms might raise concerns about the BOJ's independence. But provided the new system was transparent and had legal sanctity, those concerns would be misplaced. The BOJ might lose the ability to set its own targets. But it would have greater autonomy in deciding how to achieve them.
- The Bank of Japan on Dec. 20 eased monetary policy by expanding its 91 trillion yen asset-purchase and lending programme by 10 trillion yen. The BOJ also said it will review its medium-to-long-term inflation objective at its next policy meeting.
- The central bank, under pressure from the incoming administration of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, may consider adopting a 2 percent inflation target as early as January, Reuters reported on Dec. 18. Reuters: Bank of Japan to mull 2 percent inflation target as Abe turns up heat.


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Love. This short monosyllabic word can describe so many feelings. While we can't always define it, we know it when we see it or feel it.
Letter from Budda - the typing dog
Budda, the typing dog from Brooklyn, WI sent us this letter:
Dear West Paw Humans:
My dad said I should write this letter asking for replacement toys since I was the one who chewed them up. Typing is kind of hard with big hairy paws, so please pardon any spelling or grammar errors. I am a 76-pound two-year old Labador named Budda. Some humans complain that my name should be spelled "Buddha" but it all sounds the same to me.
On August 13th 2009 my dad ordered two large Hucks, two large Ziscs and two large Tuxes for me and my Lab buddy, Jake. We were both very excited to see our new toys and I began chewing on them at once. It took me about five months to chew bits and pieces from the Hucks. They are still fun to play with but my dad is concerned that I might swallow the little chunks so he would like to replace them. The Tuxes are my favorite 'cause they keep filling up with treats, so I get to eat yummy stuff and then I chew on the toys. It took me six months to bite my way through one Tux, but the other one is still good as new. My dad would like to replace the damaged Tux. The Ziscs are holding up pretty well and I get to chase them in the paddock behind the barn. Jake is a better Zisc catcher than me but I am getting the hang of it. I like the soft Zisc material 'cause it does not get jagged like hard plastic toys that cut my mouth.
West Paw toys are the best I ever had. I tried Kongs and other stuff but they mostly fell apart in a day or two. I dunno what good they are since I can't chew on them more than a few hours and they are thrown away. Thanks for making such great toys for dogs like me.
My mom and dad take really good care of me. They adopted me from a rescue, which saved me from being crated 23 hours a day by some thoughtless human, after I was nearly killed at a "humane" society, after my first family lost their home and could not keep me. Now I live with two humans who love me very much, and another Lab, and a horse, and three sheep. We live in the country where I have 25 acres of land to explore, I go to doggie daycare three times a week and I am being trained as a therapy dog so I can visit sick humans in hospitals and nursing homes. I was named Budda long ago, but my humans call me Super Budda. I don't know why, but that is a nice name.
Thank you for sending me replacement toys. I will try not to ruin them too quickly this time.
Thanks for the letter Super Budda! We hope you and Jake enjoy the replacement toys!
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India and the Clinton-Bush Administrations: Why Friction to Friendship in the Aftermath of India's Nuclear Testing Is Not Likely to Lead to a Strategic Partnership
Indurthy, Rathnam, World Affairs
To the shock of the Clinton administration, on 11 and 13 May 1998 India conducted five nuclear tests, including detonating a hydrogen bomb at the Pokharam site II in the Indian state of Rajashthan, even evading detection by the Central Intelligence Agency. U.S. president Bill Clinton, joined by European leaders, harshly denounced India's action. As required by the 1994 Amendment to the Arms Export Control Act (popularly known as the Glenn Amendment), the administration imposed a wide range of economic sanctions. When Pakistan followed India's lead by conducting six nuclear tests at Chagai Hills in the Baluchistani province, the administration imposed similar sanctions on it. My purpose in this article is threefold: first, to discuss briefly the impact of India's testing on Indo-American relations; second, to discuss why and how relations moved toward friendship; and third, to explain why this growing friendship is not likely to lead to a strategic alliance.
Following India's testing, Clinton reacted angrily and, as noted, swiftly imposed a wide range of sanctions. The sanctions included termination of U.S. developmental assistance to India (about $57 million for 1998); termination of the sales of defense articles and dual-use technology and of military financing; the barring of India's access to U.S. guaranteed loans and credits through such agencies as the Export-Import Bank and the Overseas Private Investment Cooperation; the opposition of loans or assistance by any international financial institutions, such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF); and the prohibition of U.S. commercial bank loans of credits and exports of specific goods and technology. (1) While in Birmingham, England, attending the G-8 summit of industrialized nations, in a joint BBC television interview with British prime minister Tony Blair, Clinton painted a nightmare scenario of escalating conflict in South Asia. He said, "[I]t is a nutty way to go. It is not the way to chart the future." (2) And Indian prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee's letter to Clinton justifying India's action as a consequence of a growing Chinese threat failed to persuade him. (3)
Clinton was joined by administration officials and U.S. congressional leaders who denounced India's action as "dangerous" and called India an "emerging nuclear threat to the territory of the United States." (4) However, there were some members of Congress who were sympathetic to India's position. For example, Senator Patrick Daniel Moynihan (D-NY), a former ambassador to India, noted that "the political leadership in India as much as said they were going to begin testing. There is a tendency at the State Department to say, `Gee, the CIA never told us.'" (5) He suggested that India be admitted to the nuclear club as a quid pro quo for signing the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). House Speaker Newt Gingrich called the Clinton administration's policy on India one-sided. He said, "I am curious of one sided imbalance, this anti-India bias, and this willingness to forgive the Chinese anything. You had a one-sided policy that a Chinese dictatorship is okay, and Indian democracy does not seem acceptable to Clinton." (6)
At the initiative of the Clinton administration, the UN Security Council, meeting in New York in June 1998, and the five permanent Security Council members--the United States, Britain, France, Russia, and China--meeting in Geneva in early June passed two separate resolutions condemning India for testing. In addition, they denied India the nuclear weapon status it had sought and asked that it "immediately and unconditionally" sign the CTBT and the Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty (FMCT). (7)
After having put the Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan on the back burner for decades, the general members of the Security Council and its permanent members raised the issue separately again, noting that it was the "root cause of the tensions between India and Pakistan," and advised that they avoid "threatening military movements, cross-border violations, or other provocative acts. …


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Rocky Road ice cream is a flavor with a great story behind it. It was created in March of 1929 by ice cream makers Joseph Edy and William Dreyer, who put marshmallows and walnuts into chocolate ice cream. After the big Stock Market Crash in December of 1929 (which started the Great Depression), the partners gave the flavor it's current name – Rocky Road – ... Read More »
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What is ganache?
Ganache is a word that gets tossed around a lot in cookbooks and on dessert menus, and while it is easy to figure out that it has something to do with chocolate, what makes this particular kind of chocolate a ganache is often a little less clear. Ganache is a mixture of melted chocolate and cream that can be used as a glaze for pastries ... Read More »
Giant Chocolate Bar Cake Mold
This Giant Chocolate Bar Cake Mold isn't the first time that I've seen a baking pan that looks like a giant block of chocolate, but it is still a great look for a pan and a fun idea for chocolate lovers. Unlike previous chocolate bar pans I've seen, this one is silicone. Silicone bakeware is known for its nonstick properties, virtually guaranteeing that your cake ... Read More »
Classic Chocolate Cream Pie
Chocolate cream pie is a pie for chocolate lovers. Most chocolate cream pies have a pudding-like chocolate filling that is made on the stovetop and poured into a prebaked pie crust. The pies are easy to make, but are subject to a huge amount of variation. Some actually are filled with pudding, rendering them very difficult to slice and making the crusts soggy. Some are ... Read More »
Chocolate Revel Bars
Brownies are the most common chocolate bar cookie out there, and unless you're throwing chocolate chips into some cookie dough that you're going to bake into bar cookies, you're probably going to turn to baking a batch of brownies when you're looking for a chocolate baked good fix in bar form. I say "probably" because a batch of Chocolate Revel Bars should be right up ... Read More »
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Not sure what to get Mom for Mother's Day? A copy of Small Batch Baking for Chocolate Lovers might be just the thing. This cookbook features 150 chocolate recipes that have all been scaled down to meet the needs (and treat the tastebuds) of bakers who don't need 4 dozen cookies or a whole 9-inch layer cake every time they want to bake something. Most ... Read More »
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Just a few years ago, it seemed like chocolate was chocolate, and while some were better than others, they were all labeled the same. Seemingly overnight, numbers started to appear on chocolate packaging and we suddenly had a way to separate one chocolate easily from another. What does the "percent cacao" or "cacao content" on chocolate packaging refer to? The "percent cacao" refers to the ... Read More »
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Is there anything that salted caramel can't make better? There are actually plenty of desserts out there that salted caramel can't improve on (although it's difficult to come up with more than a couple), but there are an even greater number that can go from good to great with a little bit of salted caramel mixed in. One of these recipes is a molten chocolate ... Read More »


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Clinical Presentations of Parvovirus B19 Infection - Article
ABSTRACT: Although most persons with parvovirus B19 infection are asymptomatic or have mild, nonspecific, cold-like symptoms, several clinical conditions have been linked to the virus. Parvovirus B19 usually infects children and causes the classic "slapped-cheek" rash of erythema infectiosum (fifth disease). The virus is highly infectious and spreads mainly through respiratory droplets. By the time the rash appears, the virus is no longer infectious. The virus also may cause acute or persistent arthropathy and papular, purpuric eruptions on the hands and feet ("gloves and socks" syndrome) in adults. Parvovirus B19 infection can trigger an acute cessation of red blood cell production, causing transient aplastic crisis, chronic red cell aplasia, hydrops fetalis, or congenital anemia. This is even more likely in patients with illnesses that have already shortened the lifespan of erythrocytes (e.g., iron deficiency anemia, human immunodeficiency virus, sickle cell disease, thalassemia, spherocytosis). A clinical diagnosis can be made without laboratory confirmation if erythema infectiosum is present. If laboratory confirmation is needed, serum immunoglobulin M testing is recommended for immunocompetent patients; viral DNA testing is recommended for patients in aplastic crisis and for those who are immunocompromised. Treatment is usually supportive, although some patients may require transfusions or intravenous immune globulin therapy. Most patients recover completely.
Prevention and Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage - Article
ABSTRACT: Postpartum hemorrhage, the loss of more than 500 mL of blood after delivery, occurs in up to 18 percent of births and is the most common maternal morbidity in developed countries. Although risk factors and preventive strategies are dearly documented, not all cases are expected or avoidable. Uterine atony is responsible for most cases and can be managed with uterine massage in conjunction with oxytocin, prostaglandins, and ergot alkaloids. Retained placenta is a less common cause and requires examination of the placenta, exploration of the uterine cavity, and manual removal of retained tissue. Rarely, an invasive placenta causes postpartum hemorrhage and may require surgical management. Traumatic causes include lacerations, uterine rupture, and uterine inversion. Coagulopathies require dotting factor replacement for the identified deficiency. Early recognition, systematic evaluation and treatment, and prompt fluid resuscitation minimize the potentially serious outcomes associated with postpartum hemorrhage.
Late Pregnancy Bleeding - Article
ABSTRACT: Effective management of vaginal bleeding in late pregnancy requires recognition of potentially serious conditions, including placenta previa, placental abruption, and vasa previa. Placenta previa is commonly diagnosed on routine ultrasonography before 20 weeks' gestation, but in nearly 90 percent of patients it ultimately resolves. Women who have asymptomatic previa can continue normal activities, with repeat ultrasonographic evaluation at 28 weeks. Persistent previa in the third trimester mandates pelvic rest and hospitalization if significant bleeding occurs. Placental abruption is the most common cause of serious vaginal bleeding, occurring in 1 percent of pregnancies. Management of abruption may require rapid operative delivery to prevent neonatal morbidity and mortality. Vasa previa is rare but can result in fetal exsanguination with rupture of membranes. Significant vaginal bleeding from any cause is managed with rapid assessment of maternal and fetal status, fluid resuscitation, replacement of blood products when necessary, and an appropriately timed delivery.
Dystocia in Nulliparous Women - Article
ABSTRACT: Dystocia is common in nulliparous women and is responsible for more than 50 percent of primary cesarean deliveries. Because cesarean delivery rates continue to rise, physicians providing maternity care should be skilled in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of dystocia. If labor is not progressing, inadequate uterine contractions, fetal malposition, or cephalopelvic disproportion may be the cause. Before resorting to operative delivery for arrested labor, physicians should ensure that the patient has had adequate uterine contractions for four hours, using oxytocin infusion for augmentation as needed. For nulliparous women, high-dose oxytocin-infusion protocols for labor augmentation decrease the time to delivery compared with low-dose protocols without causing adverse outcomes. The second stage of labor can be permitted to continue for longer than traditional time limits if fetal monitoring is reassuring and there is progress in descent. Prevention of dystocia includes encouraging the use of trained labor support companions, deferring hospital admission until the active phase of labor when possible, avoiding elective labor induction before 41 weeks' gestation, and using epidural analgesia judiciously.
Methamphetamine Abuse - Article
ABSTRACT: Methamphetamine is a stimulant commonly abused in many parts of the United States. Most methamphetamine users are white men 18 to 25 years of age, but the highest usage rates have been found in native Hawaiians, persons of more than one race, Native Americans, and men who have sex with men. Methamphetamine use produces a rapid, pleasurable rush followed by euphoria, heightened attention, and increased energy. Possible adverse effects include myocardial infarction, stroke, seizures, rhabdomyolysis, cardiomyopathy, psychosis, and death. Chronic methamphetamine use is associated with neurologic and psychiatric symptoms and changes in physical appearance. High-risk sexual activity and transmission of human immunodeficiency virus are also associated with methamphetamine use. Use of methamphetamine in women who are pregnant can cause placental abruption, intrauterine growth retardation, and preterm birth, and there can be adverse consequences in children exposed to the drug. Treatment of methamphetamine intoxication is primarily supportive. Treatment of methamphetamine abuse is behavioral; cognitive behavior therapy, contingency management, and the Matrix Model may be effective. Pharmacologic treatments are under investigation.
Ginger: An Overview - Article
ABSTRACT: Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is one of the more commonly used herbal supplements. Although often consumed for culinary purposes, it is taken by many patients to treat a variety of conditions. Ginger has been shown to be effective for pregnancy-induced and postoperative nausea and vomiting. There is less evidence to support its use for motion sickness or other types of nausea and vomiting. Mixed results have been found in limited studies of ginger for the treatment of arthritis symptoms.
Screening and Treatment for Sexually Transmitted Infections in Pregnancy - Article
ABSTRACT: Many sexually transmitted infections are associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends screening all pregnant women for human immunodeficiency virus infection as early as possible. Treatment with highly active antiretroviral therapy can reduce transmission to the fetus. Chlamydia screening is recommended for all women at the onset of prenatal care, and again in the third trimester for women who are younger than 25 years or at increased risk. Azithromycin has been shown to be safe in pregnant women and is recommended as the treatment of choice for chlamydia during pregnancy. Screening for gonorrhea is recommended in early pregnancy for those who are at risk or who live in a high-prevalence area, and again in the third trimester for patients who continue to be at risk. The recommended treatment for gonorrhea is ceftriaxone 125 mg intramuscularly or cefixime 400 mg orally. Hepatitis B surface antigen and serology for syphilis should be checked at the first prenatal visit. Benzathine penicillin G remains the treatment for syphilis. Screening for genital herpes simplex virus infection is by history and examination for lesions, with diagnosis of new cases by culture or polymerase chain reaction assay from active lesions. Routine serology is not recommended for screening. The oral antivirals acyclovir and valacyclovir can be used in pregnancy. Suppressive therapy from 36 weeks' gestation reduces viral shedding at the time of delivery in patients at risk of active lesions. Screening for trichomoniasis or bacterial vaginosis is not recommended for asymptomatic women because current evidence indicates that treatment does not improve pregnancy outcomes.
USPSTF Recommendations for STI Screening - Article
ABSTRACT: Since 2000, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has issued eight clinical recommendation statements on screening for sexually transmitted infections. This article, written on behalf of the USPSTF, is an overview of these recommendations. The USPSTF recommends that women at increased risk of infection be screened for chlamydia, gonorrhea, human immunodeficiency virus, and syphilis. Men at increased risk should be screened for human immunodeficiency virus and syphilis. All pregnant women should be screened for hepatitis B, human immunodeficiency virus, and syphilis; pregnant women at increased risk also should be screened for chlamydia and gonorrhea. Nonpregnant women and men not at increased risk do not require routine screening for sexually transmitted infections. Engaging in high-risk sexual behavior places persons at increased risk of sexually transmitted infections. The USPSTF recommends that all sexually active women younger than 25 years be considered at increased risk of chlamydia and gonorrhea. Because not all communities present equal risk of sexually transmitted infections, the USPSTF encourages physicians to consider expanding or limiting the routine sexually transmitted infection screening they provide based on the community and populations they serve.
Venous Thromboembolism During Pregnancy - Article
ABSTRACT: Venous thromboembolism is the leading cause of maternal death in the United States. Pregnancy is a risk factor for deep venous thrombosis, and risk is further increased with a personal or family history of thrombosis or thrombophilia. Screening for thrombophilia is not recommended for the general population; however, testing for inherited or acquired thrombophilic conditions is recommended when personal or family history suggests increased risk. Factor V Leiden and prothrombin G20210A mutation are the most common inherited thrombophilias, and antiphospholipid antibody syndrome is the most important acquired defect. Clinical symptoms of deep venous thrombosis may be subtle and difficult to distinguish from gestational edema. Venous compression (Doppler) ultrasonography is the diagnostic test of choice. Pulmonary embolism typically presents postpartum with dyspnea and tachypnea. Multidetector-row (spiral) computed tomography is the test of choice for pulmonary embolism. Warfarin is contraindicated during pregnancy, but is safe to use postpartum and is compatible with breastfeeding. Low-molecular-weight heparin has largely replaced unfractionated heparin for prophylaxis and treatment in pregnancy.
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy - Article
ABSTRACT: The National High Blood Pressure Education Program Working Group on High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy has defined four categories of hypertension in pregnancy: chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and preeclampsia superimposed on chronic hypertension. A maternal blood pressure measurement of 140/90 mm Hg or greater on two occasions before 20 weeks of gestation indicates chronic hypertension. Pharmacologic treatment is needed to prevent maternal end-organ damage from severely elevated blood pressure (150 to 180/100 to 110 mm Hg); treatment of mild to moderate chronic hypertension does not improve neonatal outcomes or prevent superimposed preeclampsia. Gestational hypertension is a provisional diagnosis for women with new-onset, nonproteinuric hypertension after 20 weeks of gestation; many of these women are eventually diagnosed with preeclampsia or chronic hypertension. Preeclampsia is the development of new-onset hypertension with proteinuria after 20 weeks of gestation. Adverse pregnancy outcomes related to severe preeclampsia are caused primarily by the need for preterm delivery. HELLP (i.e., hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count) syndrome is a form of severe preeclampsia with high rates of neonatal and maternal morbidity. Magnesium sulfate is the drug of choice to prevent and treat eclampsia. The use of magnesium sulfate for seizure prophylaxis in women with mild preeclampsia is controversial because of the low incidence of seizures in this population.
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By Sam Baker - 02/11/13 03:24 PM EST
HHS and the Justice Department said the record recoveries stemmed from the creation of a new anti-fraud task force in 2009 and said President Obama's healthcare law would bolster the effort.
The federal government recovers $7.90 for every dollar it spends investigating healthcare fraud and abuse, according to an HHS press release.
"Our historic effort to take on the criminals who steal from Medicare and Medicaid is paying off: We are gaining the upper hand in our fight against health care fraud," HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said in a statement. "This fight against fraud strengthens the integrity of our healthcare programs and helps us fulfill our commitment to our seniors."


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This wine, a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot, is performing well after its July, 1998 bottling. It boasts an impressively saturated purple color, in addition to a backward yet intense nose of black plums, currants, licorice, and smoke. Following terrific fruit on the attack, the wine's structure and tannin take over. There is plenty of sweet fruit, and the tannin is well-integrated, but the wine requires 7-8 years of cellaring.Drink Dates: 2007-2028
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Gorgeous aromas of currant and flowers follow through to a full-bodied palate, with silky tannins and a medium finish. A little more bottle age will open it even more. Very pretty.Drink Dates: 2008+
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Full ruby-red. Lower-toned aromas of boysenberry, mulberry, plum, tobacco, star anise and roasted oak. Vinous and rather tough in the mouth, with strong acid spine. This was harder to view than most '96s on my recent tour. Finishes with rather tough tannins. In an awkward stage following the bottling last July.Author: Stephen Tanzer
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Imo..Widespread emotional distress is the major reason and the key that is unlocking these temporary psychic thought forms from our collective subconscious.We are telepathically projecting our desires to be rescued by superior beings...
Originally posted by blocula
Theres not much doubt in my mind that these "things" and other types of bizzare entities that people see,are actually thought forms that we unknowingly and telepathically project from our collective subconsciousness during times of turmoil and disaster creating temporary "tulpas",aka thought forms,of beings greater than ourselves...edit on 14-1-2012 by blocula because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Whateva69
reply to post by wlord
I'm thinking its because children haven't been told they can't see them.
love and harmony
Originally posted by Lonedrifter
I'm glad those kids made it through the storm. Angels or not, miracle or just plain luck, doesn't matter as long as they are ok.
Also, this popped in my head as I read the story:
Angel came down from heaven yesterday
She stayed with me just long enough to rescue me
And she told me a story yesterday,
About the sweet love between the moon and the deep blue sea
And then she spread her wings high over me
She said she's gonna come back tomorrow
And I said, "Fly on my sweet angel,
Fly on through the sky,
Fly on my sweet angel,
Tomorrow I'm gonna be by your side"
Sure enough this morning came unto me
Silver wings silhouetted against the child's sunrise
And my angel she said unto me,
"Today is the day for you to rise
Take my hand, you're gonna be my man,
You're gonna rise"
And then she took high over yonder
And I said, "Fly on my sweet angel,
Fly on through the sky,
Fly on my sweet angel,
Forever I will be by your side"
Originally posted by BO XIAN
reply to post by Bisman
Biblical angels were never described as being seen by some and not others.
IIRC, there are some such examples.
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John 1:15King James Version (KJV)
15 John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me.
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Great work with the shape/character connection!! ^^ I love it!
great works , r y moroccan ?
good job man!
i luv middle east things!
i luv middle east things!
Simple and cool.
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Vote below for your choice of winner for 2007 (we started late, so there are only 4 options, next year there will be 12!)
Also, contestants. I need better res versions of all of these shots. Mike, Max, Paul, Barry please email me these in a higher res! We want to have a good copy of each for the records and possible future use! Please!!!
Photo 1
Photo 2
Photo 3
Photo 4
Some of the changes we are making to the forum right now make it so I can not run a poll…which sucks. Anyway, for now, just post your vote and I will compile them!
They're all worthy but Photo 1 gets my vote :!:
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#1 is good, very good.
But I really dig #2.
I vote for #2
Go Barry you Legend!
Photo #2
We are kiters here…. not artist! So it must have action otherwise we might as well google around for paintings.
So in that case pic 4 is nice but
the winner is definitely photo 2. That was a HUGE kiteloop for sure…
hmm quit a hard decision but i have to go with picture 2. was a hell of a crash landing 8)
pic #2
Wait hang on! So you mean to say he didnt land it!!!!
I may change my vote!
Barry is still the total OR Legend though, cant wait to meet the nutter!
Like 1 as well, but gotta go with 2.
If it doesn't blow it sucks!
#2 -
Great pic and I just love that feeling, that is until you have to land it!
Photo 2.
All style baby
Action shot cool but Number 1 for me, won't get that shot everyday.
Kiting is great can't wait to retire so I can do it full time. Bring on the wind.
Pic #1 is nice but…..
For pic #2, I love the fact you can see Ocean Rodeo on the kite and the bottom of the board in this pic.
Edit:I think it says O.R on the bottom of the board, can't tell from the res of the pic, but i like anyway.
I vote for #2
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OK, the tribe has spoken.
Barry, congratulations. Drop me an email and we will arrange getting you your kite.
Now, the rest of you, keep submitting your shots for the 2008 competition! It is well on its way to being a great season!
John Z
Right on!
Barry, what kite are you gonna pick?
I'm betting its going to be a new diablo :twisted:
Nice one Barry!
Has to be another Diablo I think!!!!
yeahhhh i love you guys thanks for the vote's
I still don,t know which kite its going to be
10 rise or diablo its so hard
yeahhh thanks again
on fire
Well done Barry :mrgreen:
The 10m Rise'd get my vote
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A big thanks to Ocean rodeo :D :D :D
and Richard and John to make this possible
its going to be a rise
im so happy thanks again
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I love your face in this one Jess!
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Is that Ashley? Great shot! Love his expression too!
God knows why I didnt enter this into the 07 competition!
Yes I agree….muppet :!:
Mind you if you managed to retrieve the pot of gold at the end of that rainbow that'd more than make up for not winning your choice of new kite eh
I'm at Poole harbour tomorrow if ur up for the trip :?:
Dorset UK
whoa will poole work well in a N?
Im getting bloody annoyed with these gay Northerlies, Em is in Newquay this long weekend too. perfect and huge swell!
Vote for Ben to win the March Photo competition! I heard the prize is the OR catamaran!
What forecast have you been looking at then dude?
I thought it was going to be a NW?
I don't think Poole will be any good on a Northerly.
Windguru is showing it pretty gusty too. Might have to do some decorating after all :cry:
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