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It's been interesting to watch Twitter become such a bane of judiciary's existence.
First there was Steven Hayes' defense team last year hauling a bankers box of more than 145,000 tweets into court to argue for a delay in their client's death sentence. They didn't get it.
And then just last week lawyers for Joshua Komisarjevsky, the second suspect in the Cheshire home invasion murders, picked up where their colleagues left off, arguing to ban Twitter from their clients upcoming trial.
Once again, Judge Jon Blue denied their request.
In their arguments, Komisarjevsky's lawyers said that Twitter should be banned from the courtroom because state law prohibits broadcasting from trials.
But their real problem with Twitter became a little clearer when they said that tweets were either trivial and inaccurate, and played no useful role in educating the public about the judicial process.
Oh, the arrogance. Can you imagine this debate taking place in any other public domain?
Seriously -- imagine a town council attempting to ban computers because they find them distracting? Or how about a no-tape-recorder rule at the legislature?
And yet, attorneys representing the men involved in the Cheshire home invasion killings continue to try to wall themselves off while simultaneously complaining about the public - and some reporter's -- lack of understanding of the law.
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22 U.S. Code § 4084 - Health care program
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(a) Establishment
The Secretary of State shall establish a health care program to promote and maintain the physical and mental health of members of the Service, and (when incident to service abroad) other designated eligible Government employees, and members of the families of such members and employees.
(b) Services provided
Any such health care program may include
(2) medical examinations and inoculations or vaccinations, and other preventive and remedial care and services as necessary, for members of the Service and employees of the Department who are citizens of the United States and for members of their families,
(4) examinations necessary in order to establish disability or incapacity of participants in the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability System or Foreign Service Pension System or to provide survivor benefits under subchapter VIII of this chapter.
(c) Facilities; employment of personnel
The Secretary of State may establish health care facilities and provide for the services of physicians, nurses, or other health care personnel at Foreign Service posts abroad at which, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, a sufficient number of Government employees are assigned to warrant such facilities or services.
(d) Costs of treatment
If an individual eligible for health care under this section incurs an illness, injury, or medical condition which requires treatment while assigned to a post abroad or located overseas pursuant to Government authorization, the Secretary may pay the cost of such treatment.
(e) Death or separation of member
Health care may be provided under this section to a member of the Service or other designated eligible Government employee after the separation of such member or employee from Government service. Health care may be provided under this section to a member of the family of a member of the Service or of a designated eligible Government employee after the separation from Government service or the death of such member of the Service or employee or after dissolution of the marriage.
(f) Review; medical care contracts
The Secretary of State shall review on a continuing basis the health care program provided for in this section. Whenever the Secretary of State determines that all or any part of such program can be provided for as well and as cheaply in other ways, the Secretary may, for such individuals, locations, and conditions as the Secretary of State deems appropriate, contract for health care pursuant to such arrangements as the Secretary deems appropriate.
(g) Retention of medical reimbursements
Reimbursements paid to the Department of State for funding the costs of medical care abroad for employees and eligible family members shall be credited to the currently available applicable appropriation account. Such reimbursements shall be available for obligation and expenditure during the fiscal year in which they are received or for such longer period of time as may be provided in law.
Source(Pub. L. 96–465, title I, § 904,Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2127; Pub. L. 99–93, title I, § 122,Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 413; Pub. L. 100–238, title II, § 243,Jan. 8, 1988, 101 Stat. 1776; Pub. L. 107–228, div. A, title III, § 316,Sept. 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 1379; Pub. L. 109–140, § 2,Dec. 22, 2005, 119 Stat. 2650.)
2005—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 109–140added subsec. (g).
2002—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 107–228substituted "families, (3) health education and disease prevention programs for all employees, and (4)" for "families, and (3)".
1988—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 100–238inserted "or Foreign Service Pension System" after "System".
1985—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99–93, § 122(1), substituted "shall" for "may".
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99–93, § 122(2), inserted ", and other preventive and remedial care and services as necessary,".
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 99–93, § 122(3), amended subsec. (d) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (d) read as follows: "If an individual eligible for health care under this section incurs an illness, injury, or medical condition while abroad which requires hospitalization or similar treatment, the Secretary may pay all or part of the cost of such treatment. Limitations on such payments established by regulation may be waived whenever the Secretary determines that the illness, injury, or medical condition clearly was caused or materially aggravated by the fact that the individual concerned is or has been located abroad."
Effective Date of 1988 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 100–238effective 90 days after Jan. 8, 1988, see section 261(a) ofPub. L. 100–238, set out as a note under section 4054 of this title.
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They fit good and are comfortable. The only complaint I have is in the picture, the retaining strap is forward of the heal so it will hook over the back of the heel so the shoe will stay on. The 2 pair I received the strap is to the rear of the heel so it falls down and will not keep the shoe from coming off. With neuropathy I can't feel if the shoe is coming off. It has not yet but I don't have a secure feeling either particularly when going up stairs. I see no way to shorten or move the strap forward.
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Ivan Eland on U.N. Sanctions on Iranian Nuclear Program
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Ivan Eland on Russia Today discusses the latest U.N. sanctions on Iran and their effects on the Iranian nuclear development program.
Experts: Ivan ElandType: TelevisionIssues: Defense and Foreign Policy, Diplomacy and Foreign Aid
The Supreme Court and the Battle for Second Amendment Rights (DC)
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AUGUSTA, Ga. -- This story brings a whole new meaning to neighborhood watch. We're taking you to Augusta's Harrisburg neighborhood where even the trees can be considered accomplices to crime. The plan is to cut down crime one tree at time.
News 12 was there as community activist Woody Merry cut down a tree at the corner of Eve Street and Battle Row.
"Our snitches informed us of several distribution points for drugs," Merry said. "This is one of the most popular because it is the easiest to pass the drugs off."
Merry took us on a short stroll to show us what appeared to be drug paraphernalia.
"These are the bags that they use," said Merry as he knelt down near an abandoned trailer. "They hide them up underneath here."
The tree was an alleged staging point.
"I love it," said James Jones, who was happy to see crews taking down what has become known as the drug tree. "It helps deter drug activity because the guys had a habit of hanging up under that tree."
After chopping down the tree, Merry tagged the trailer with the words GOT COPS.
"What does that mean?" we asked Merry.
"Get Out of Town Citizens on Patrol Surveillance," he replied.
The group is starting by sending mass emails highlighting alleged criminal suspects.
"We get tips all the time," Merry said. "We knew about the shootings down here Saturday night before the police knew about it."
The GOT COPS group is taking matters in its own hands.
"At some point you have to say, 'What have I got to lose?'" said community activist Lori Davis. "I live here. My house is paid for. I don't want to be run out of here."
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Tzedakah Box, Jerusalem stone, Pazeta style with Tree of Life etched into glass and More Tzedakah More Peace written on the stone
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(a) In General.— Except as provided in section 30506 of this title, the liability of the owner of a vessel for any claim, debt, or liability described in subsection (b) shall not exceed the value of the vessel and pending freight. If the vessel has more than one owner, the proportionate share of the liability of any one owner shall not exceed that owner's proportionate interest in the vessel and pending freight.
(b) Claims Subject to Limitation.— Unless otherwise excluded by law, claims, debts, and liabilities subject to limitation under subsection (a) are those arising from any embezzlement, loss, or destruction of any property, goods, or merchandise shipped or put on board the vessel, any loss, damage, or injury by collision, or any act, matter, or thing, loss, damage, or forfeiture, done, occasioned, or incurred, without the privity or knowledge of the owner.
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Back in 2011, Hyundai introduced a redesigned Elantra Sedan that set new design, comfort, and technology standards for the compact car class. Now, the 2013 Hyundai Elantra lineup gains a 2-door coupe variant and a 5-door hatchback model called the Elantra GT. The Elantra GT is based on a different platform than other Elantra models, sharing its design and underpinnings with the European Hyundai i30 model, and is detailed in a separate review.
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2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Road Test and Review
2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Road Test and Review: Models and Prices
The 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe is sold in GS and SE trim levels with a choice between a manual and an automatic transmission. Prices start at $18,390 (including the $795 destination charge) for the Elantra Coupe GS with a manual transmission and top out at $25,230 for the Elantra Coupe SE with an automatic transmission and every single option.
My test car was the Elantra Coupe SE. This version of the car adds 17-inch aluminum wheels with black painted pockets, a sport-tuned suspension, leather seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, aluminum pedals, and a power sunroof. A unique grille treatment, a rear spoiler, and side mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators also distinguish the SE model from the GS model.
To this, my test car added the Technology Package. This option, which costs $2,350, includes a voice-activated navigation system with a 7-inch color touchscreen display, real-time traffic and weather reports, a 360-watt premium audio system, a dual-zone automatic climate control system with an air ionization system, a passive keyless entry system with push-button ignition, a reversing camera system, and automatic headlights. In my opinion, this is a substantial amount of equipment in exchange for a very reasonable price, making the Technology Package a great value.
Additionally, my evaluation sample was equipped with carpeted floor mats and an auto-dimming rearview mirror with a Homelink universal transmitter. The total sticker price came to $24,425.
2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Road Test and Review
2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Road Test and Review: Design
What's New:
- Unique, yet instantly identifiable, "Fluidic Sculpture" styling
Designed in California, the new 2013 Elantra Coupe shares its Fluidic Sculpture design theme with the Elantra Sedan, but little else. This is a good looking car, well balanced and proportional, with an appropriately aggressive countenance. Hyundai reports that the Elantra Coupe slips through the atmosphere with a commendably low coefficient of drag measuring 0.28 Cd.
Inside, the Elantra Coupe mirrors the Elantra Sedan in terms of design, materials, and layout. Buyers choose between a black and a gray interior, and the gray interior is equipped with black upper dashboard and door panel trim to reduce glare and provide a 2-tone effect. The upper dashboard is soft to the touch, but otherwise this car contains plenty of hard plastic, with few exceptions.
2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Road Test and Review
2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Road Test and Review: Comfort and Cargo
What's New:
- Midsize coupe interior wrapped in compact coupe body
- Unique seats, with larger front bolsters than Elantra Sedan
- Standard heated front seats
Longer and wider than its chief competitor, the Honda Civic Coupe, the new 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe is rated as a midsize car according to the EPA. In fact, with 95.4 cu.-ft. of interior volume and a 14.8 cu.-ft. trunk, the Elantra Coupe is bigger inside than all versions of the redesigned Honda Accord Coupe except for the LX-S model, which doesn't have a standard sunroof.
Accordingly, the Elantra Coupe feels bigger inside than its direct competitors. The driver's seat features manual height adjustment, and in combination with a tilt/telescopic steering wheel and a sliding center console armrest, it is easy to find a comfortable driving position. The front passenger's seat sits high enough off of the floor to provide good thigh support – something that cannot be said for any Hyundai Sonata models – and is equipped with an easy-entry lever that folds the seatback while simultaneously sliding the seat forward for easier entry to the back seat.
Before I tell you about the back seat, it helps to know that I am six feet tall, weigh about 250 lbs., and have size 12 feet. In other words, I am not a small person. Yet, with the driver's seat adjusted for my comfort, I was able to get into the back seat and slip behind the driver's seat with a minimum of effort. Once seated, my legs did not contact the front seatback, and my feet, wrapped in hiking boots, fit under the front cushion. Believe me, I was just as stunned as you might be.
The Elantra Coupe is also equipped with a large trunk. Hyundai says it measures 14.8 cu.-ft., but it looks smaller than that to me. The company must be including the bins underneath the trunk floor in its measurement. People who require additional cargo space can fold down the 60/40-split rear seatbacks to carry long items.
2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Road Test and Review
2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Road Test and Review: Features and Controls
What's New:
- No changes from Elantra Sedan
Donated by the Elantra Sedan, the stylish cabin within the Elantra Coupe is laid out in identical fashion. My SE test car's Technology Package artfully transformed the center console stack by adding a 7-inch color touchscreen display with a navigation system and a dual-zone automatic climate control system. Both systems include large rotary knobs that look good and feel great when rotated. Unfortunately, most of the buttons surrounding system displays are rendered in silver, making their markings difficult to discern. At night, this is not the case, as the lettering and symbols glow a cool blue in the dark.
In a clear nod to the car's intended buyer, the Elantra Coupe GS is equipped with a standard 172-watt audio system that includes 6 speakers, satellite radio, and iPod, USB, and auxiliary audio input connections. The optional Technology Package for the Elantra Coupe SE includes a 360-watt premium sound system equipped with Bluetooth streaming audio capability.
The navigation system and its related functions are easy to use and understand, with responsive touch-sensitive buttons, crisp graphics, and straightforward menus. An information display is nestled between the car's gauges, operated using buttons on the steering wheel. The steering wheel also offers buttons for the cruise control, stereo, and telephone functions, and the remainder of the car's controls are placed exactly where the driver expects to find them.
2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Road Test and Review
2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Road Test and Review
What's New:
- No changes from Elantra Sedan
Every 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe is equipped with six airbags, 4-wheel-disc anti-lock brakes with ventilated front discs and brake assist, and a Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system that ties the traction and stability control and electric steering systems together. As a result, the VSM can deliver counteracting steering force during hard cornering, rapid lane changes, or when driving on a split-traction surface. The Elantra Coupe SE's optional Technology Package adds a reversing camera to the car.
2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Crash-Test Ratings:
As this review is written, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has not performed crash tests on the new Elantra Coupe. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) calls this car a "Top Safety Pick."
2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Road Test and Review
2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Road Test and Review: Engines and Fuel Economy
What's New:
- Quicker electric steering
- Revised suspension tuning
- SE model has a sport-tuned suspension
As might be expected, the Elantra Coupe is equipped with the same 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine as the Elantra Sedan. It is rated to make 148 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 131 lb.-ft. of torque at 6,300 rpm. In California, the Pacific Northwest, and New England, this car is rated as a Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV), and that means horsepower drops to 145 while torque measures 130 lb.-ft.
A 6-speed manual gearbox is standard for both the GS and SE versions of the Elantra Coupe, with a 6-speed automatic offered as an option. The automatic includes a separate shift gate providing manual control over gear changes. According to the EPA, the Elantra Coupe with a manual gearbox gets 28 mpg in the city, 38 mpg on the highway, and 32 mpg in combined driving. Choose the automatic transmission, and fuel economy figures drop a single digit across the board.
At the end of last year, Hyundai faced lawsuits from vehicle owners who were unable to achieve EPA fuel economy estimates shown on window stickers when the cars were new. As a result, Hyundai offered to reimburse owners and revise gas mileage figures, a solution that cost the company more than $100 million by one estimate, in addition to a public relations black eye.
I share this background with you because I extracted 26.3 mpg from my Elantra Coupe SE test car, short of the city fuel economy estimate let alone the combined driving estimate of 31 mpg for the automatic transmission. I also made sure to drive with the Eco button engaged for at least half of the miles covered. It would appear that Hyundai's mileage estimates continue to set unrealistic expectations.
What don't set unrealistic expectations are the Elantra Coupe's standard 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, its 5-year/60,000-mile limited vehicle warranty, and its 5-year roadside assistance program, which has no mileage limitation. This is a car that should last for a long time.
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2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Road Test and Review: Driving Impressions
Aside from its disappointing fuel economy, the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe comes up short in terms of driving dynamics. This simply isn't an enjoyable car to drive, and I'm not just talking about when taking it down the road less traveled. Were this a softly tuned, moderately powerful, but stylish, roomy, and economical car, it could be forgiven for this, because most people are just looking for something reliable to drive to work, to stores, and on an occasional trip. But the Elantra Coupe is designed to be the fun version of a car that gets great gas mileage. It delivers on neither promise.
I lay much of blame on the sport-tuned MacPherson strut front and torsion beam rear axle suspension installed in my Elantra Coupe SE test vehicle. The ride quality is frequently choppy, and the suspension occasionally struggles to control vertical and lateral body motions. This car needs an independent rear suspension, and Hyundai engineers need to tear down a Ford Focus and duplicate its suspension tuning.
After the discombobulated suspension, the 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine proves adequate at best. Accelerate down a freeway on-ramp, and the engine sounds loud and labored while delivering uninspired motive force. The car isn't slow, exactly, but neither does its engine zing toward redline with zeal. Tackling a mountain road requires use of the automatic transmission's manual shift gate to maintain momentum. I suspect the manual transmission might alleviate some of these complaints, but cannot state as much for certain.
Hyundai installs quicker steering in the Elantra Coupe, and it is instantly noticeable in comparison to the Elantra Sedan, especially around town. Unfortunately, the electric steering offers little on-center feel and resists minor corrections when traveling down the freeway. Nevertheless, off-center the steering is fast and feels good in the driver's hands. In combination with the Elantra Coupe SE's sport suspension, 17-inch aluminum wheels, and its wider, lower-profile 215/45 tires, the car proves nimble on urban and suburban streets.
Dive around a corner, and the Elantra Coupe turns in fast and whips left or right with a flat attitude and little body roll. These characteristics add much needed entertainment value in the city and suburbs. The steering also feels more natural off center than it does on center, which means that when threading down a twisty road, the tiller feels responsive and well weighted. The car's braking system delivers fade-free response, too, and is fairly easy to modulate in traffic.
Given that the Elantra Coupe's steering, brakes, and cornering attitude hint at the potential for fun, it's too bad that the tires give up their grip so early. With better rubber, the Elantra Coupe could at least deliver some giggles when heading downhill.
2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Road Test and Review
2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Road Test and Review: Final Thoughts
The Hyundai Elantra is a fundamentally capable compact car, and the new 2-door coupe version is not only the best-looking vehicle in its class, it's also the most practical. Unfortunately, the mechanicals can't deliver on much of the car's promise to entertain its driver, and in the process of attempting to turn the Elantra Coupe into something fun to drive, a decent ride quality is a casualty.
On paper, the Elantra Coupe looks like it dominates a barely existent class of vehicle, and Hyundai makes it clear that the Honda Civic Coupe is the model the automaker targeted when developing the 2-door Elantra. Compared to the Honda, there's plenty to like here. However, my favorite among affordable compact coupes remains the Scion tC.
2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Road Test and Review
2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Road Test and Review: Pros and Cons
- Terrific styling
- Upscale interior appearance
- True 4-passenger seating and comfort
- Large trunk to carry luggage for 4 people
- High-value Technology Package
- "Top Safety Pick" rating
- Excellent warranty
- PZEV emissions in certain regions
- Observed fuel economy falls short of EPA estimates
- Discombobulated suspension tuning
- Vague on-center steering feel
- Lackluster powertrain
Hyundai supplied the vehicle for this review
2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe SE photos by Christian Wardlaw


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I am not sure whether I got it right...
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What I am going to change:
Hall - entrance hall
Study - evil laboratory
Library- ancient library
Billiard Room - Torture Chamber
Conservatory - Plant / Mushroom Cave
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I think you got the idea exactly right! Clue, translated to a classic dungeon, that's a cool idea.
Yeah, wish I had thought of that!
Instead of replacing the GUN with an evil wizard, just replace it with a Staff or, even better, a Wand of Magic Missiles.
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At this time the only recognized reason to go gluten-free is if you have been diagnosed with celiac disease or dermatitis herpetiformis. There are some inherent risks in going gluten-free, so make sure your doctor agrees it's appropriate for you. Because a gluten-free diet excludes many grains it can be lower in fiber and higher in simpler carbohydrates, which can lead to any of the risks described above. Whenever you have a restricted diet, you need to stay in touch with your doctor. Another important point: Don't stop eating gluten before being tested for celiac disease — it makes the diagnosis more difficult.
What is the Modified Atkins Diet used for other than weight loss?
The focus of the Atkins Diet is on production of ketones and their role in control of weight and appetite. However for quite some time an extreme ketogenic version of the diet has been effective in certain types of epilepsy that is resistant to full control with medication. Think of the Modified Atkins Diet as the "lite" version of the traditional ketogenic diet (where all foods are weighed, and proteins and carbs are severely limited). More research is needed on effectiveness of the Modified Atkins Diet, but it may mean better quality of life for those with this type of epilepsy.
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Age-related macular degeneration is a major cause of blindness. There are hundreds of substances called carotenoids (which the body converts to vitamin A). However, focus is on lutein and zeatxanthin — found abundantly in the lens and macula of your eyes. Foods rich in these carotenoids, certain antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids — but not supplements — have been shown to lower risk for cataracts and macular degeneration. Eat more green leafy veggies and more fatty fish.
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My personal trainer would like me to try a ketogenic diet consisting of 24 carbs, 100 proteins, and 100 fats a day. Would this be something you would recommend for long term?
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I've been taking the supplement Lutein. Does this mean I'm wasting my time and money.
I'm confused. The information on eating gluten-free says the only people who should eat this way are those with Celiac Disease and/or Dermatitis Herpetiformis. What about those with other gluten-related disorders? Genetic testing for us revealed a severe gluten sensitivity, although no Celiac Disease. Dermatitis Herpetiformis is a symptom that falls in the celiac category, isn't it? Wouldn't it be more appropriate to say the gluten-free diet is only recommended for those with Celiac Disease or other gluten-related disorders?
Does eating butternut squash lower the amouint of cortisol your body produces?
Hi Haley - Just to clarify; there are 4 nutrients that provide calories. They are protein, carbohydrate, fat and alcohol. You correctly point out that protein and carbohydrate each provide 4 calories/gram; fat provides 9 calories/gram; and alcohol provides 7 calories/gram. Foods and beverages are combinations of each of these calorie-providing nutrients. However, it's total calories from all foods that impact on weight. There are less nutritious foods that we should cut first: sugary and fatty snacks, sugary beverages and alcohol. Cutting portion sizes also cuts down on unwanted calories.
I'm a little concerned about the information in this post. Those 4 nutrients do NOT all contain 4 calories. Carbohydrates and proteins contain 4 calories per gram, but alcohol contains 7 calories per gram, and fat contains 9 calories per gram. As I'm sure this was simply a typo, I just wanted to clarify for the other readers.
I am considering the Mediterranean Diet. I am type 2 diabetic, have very high triglycerides, live a very stressful life style since I am a baby boomer and am caring for/living with an aging, unhealthy parent and still have 1 child at home... so rarely have time for anything more than sporadic exercise. The problem I have is that I am also allergic to shellfish AND any type of fish from saltwater. I can eat freshwater fish but those are not typically high in the Omega-3"s and other than catfish, can rarely be found in a restaurant or grocery. What can I do. I hear and read about Omega-3's so much it makes me want to cry knowing that I can't get them in their natural form except via Flax and linolic acid/oils. I can consume these without problem but what do I do to balance the intake of fish since the diet specifies the importance of eating fish 2-3 days per week. Believe me, if I could I would. PLEASE MAKE GOOD SUGGESTIONS!
, here's the go I have epilepsy and the meds I take block the sodium and calcium channels in aim of suppressing neuron excitability which inturn effects the way my muscles react and recover therefore I have to find otherways of helping my muscles any suggestions i do crossfit
I have Autoimmune hepatitis. Being treated @ Mayo. Also have genetic high cholesterol, but I am allergic to statins. I exercise regularly, have lowered my weight, but would like to know if I may get specific diet to counter cholesterol? I try to eat very healthy foods and read your articles for advice, but it seems a bit overwhelming to follow all the different directions? Thank you:)
What about Liquid Nutrition replacement for those of us that would like to try that option for a full time balanced nutrition solution. Are there any products that are good enough to take on a full time basis?
The daily diet should contain good amount of phytonutrients, because of their antioxidant properties that help the body fight of free radicals that buidl up to cause cellular degeneration. Aloe gel is a source of phytonutrients, vitamins and amino acids, and should be included in the deitary plan
What do you think of the Paleo diet?
I have what is typically referred to as "Dry Eyes" (which is not actually what is going on in your eyes) that causes runny eyes, sometimes itching and harder to see. My eye doc prescribed a highly filtered Omega-3g capsule (purifed and contrated omega-3 fish oil sold through PNN or "Physician Recommended Nutriceuticals") and take about 1300 mg per day. I order online and you get about 3 months supply for $125. Is this healthy, is there a cheaper brand that does not taste or smell fishy like this brand. It really helps and if I stop I notice a return to runny eyes within a day!
Have MD, am 75 and just diagnosed in last year. My opthom. has me takingI-Caps MV. Your article suggests multi vits are not as effective as actual food. The food can be a problem at times. I'm taking the multi-vit.
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I was wondering if any of you have heard of or tried Zipfizz? It is an energy drink loaded with vitamins but I was just wondering if it is healthy or not and what are the possible side effects? Thanks for your help.
I never see advise for fighting pre- diabetic suffering from Gout. I eat almost no meat except for a finger of salmon now and then. Bake my own whole wheat bread and follow a low glycemic diet. Still gaining weight, low cholesterol, finally high normal glucose and horrible uric acid level. I am 77 years old.
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- —Description of the Gemino curse used in conjunction with the Flagrante curse in the Lestrange Vault in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
The Gemino Curse or Doubling Charm[1] (Geminio) is a spell used to duplicate an object.
The Doubling Charm was invented by a pair of reclusive twin witches, Helixa and Syna Hyslop, who used it to create duplicates of every item inside the mansion in which they lived together their whole lives. After their deaths, their relatives finally learned of this practice, discovering two sets of hand-written instructions for the spell, one left by each twin.[1]
There was much debate over whether a copy created with the Gemino Curse held the same value as the original.[1] The two items were impossible to tell apart at first due to their identicalness.[1] However, over time, the copy tended to rot or tarnish more quickly than the original, making it possible to identify eventually.[1] An odd characteristic of the spell, for which a solution was never found, was that only the original caster could stop it.[1] If for some reason the caster was interrupted, the object would continue multiplying for hours or even days, stopping only when the copies began to break down.[1] This indefinite replication property could apparently be harnessed as a security measure. The treasure in the Lestrange Vault at Gringotts Wizarding Bank was bewitched with this spell so that it would begin multiplying out of control when touched by an intruder, thus quickly filling up the space, and trapping or crushing the trespassers.
Latin geminare meaning "to double".
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The Australian National Busking Championships on Sunday November 4 in Cooma is all about celebrating music in all its rich and wonderful variety.
This year's event will be the first of its kind for Cooma and the Snowy Mountains.
Musicians from all over Australia are being invited to play and compete in this new and exciting event.
All styles of music will be represented, such as folk, classical, rock, country, jazz, blues and more. So if you enjoy making music and entertaining outdoors, this is the day for you. Put your hat out and make a bit of money, and be in the running for over $2000 of cash prizes.
There will be three age categories for prizes:
* The Australian Busking Champion Open - (open to all ages) - $1000 prize money plus two runner-up prizes of $200 each.
* The Australian Busking Champion Secondary - (secondary school age) - $200 plus two runner-up prizes of $50 each.
* The Australian Busking Champion Primary - (primary school age) - $100 plus two runner-up prizes of $30
Plus the People's Choice Award - $200.
The prize-winners for the age categories will be selected by a panel of judges at the "Finals Concert" which will be held in Centennial Park. Buskers competing in the "Finals Concert" will be selected by the judges from all the busking performances held during the morning and afternoon on the same day.
Primary aged competitors will be asked to give their daytime performances in the park.
These younger buskers need only perform for a short time (perhaps five to 10 minutes).
Their performances will be judged there and then in the park. The results will be announced later in the afternoon, before the start of the "Finals Concert." A parent or guardian of these children must be present for these performances. Children must not be left unattended.
The older buskers, Secondary and Open, will be assigned various locations around Centennial Park and surrounding CBD of Cooma.
The Australian National Busking Championships is happening on the same weekend as the "Snowy Ride" which is an annual motorcycle event that brings thousands of riders from all over Australia to raise money for Childhood Cancer Research.
Also on that Sunday in Cooma at the Raglan Gallery is the nationally recognised poetry competition, "A Feast of Poetry." This year's "A Feast of Poetry" will feature a song writing competition as well as poetry.
For more information and entry forms go to www.coomamusic.com.au or phone Allan on 6452 6067.


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The Renaissance is known as an artistic revolution as well, featuring a cultural rebirth through painting and architecture. Some of the most famous pieces of the time period include Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa and Michelangelo's Creation of Adam. The Renaissance was characterized by the philosophy of humanism, which focused on the study of history, poetry, grammar, moral philosophy, and rhetoric. This method of learning stressed the importance of the human mind, and humanists made it their goal to stretch the limits of intelligence.


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Start broadcasting like a pro! In this section, you will find links and advices about the best equipment and setup, such as suggested by the Mogulus producers.
Every webcam should do the job! Whether you have an in built camera or an external webcam, plug it into your computer and select the input in your videosources. Be careful: IP camera's are not supported by Flash and do not work in the Mogulus studio!
The webcams we suggest: http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/webcam_communications/webcams/&cl=us,en
With Mogulus, you can also use videocameras. Connect your videocamera to your computer, using a Firewire or USB cable. You can then select it in the videosources!
Any DV, HD,... camera should do the job!
Please check with your camera provider if your device is Flash supported!
Connect only one camera per computer! If you wish to use multiple camera's, plug them into different computers and login to your studio on each computer. You can then switch easily from one camera to another.
For more information on audio and video set ups, go to :
We unfortunately don't provide simple live audio streaming, however, one of our producers Moohead (http://www.mogulus.com/mooheadradio) has a radio show and has given us his recipe for sound streaming:
Here is the entire audio chain:
Behringer B-1 Mic plugged via XLR connector to a Mackie 1402 VLZ Pro Mixer. Mixer Tape Out to line in of desktop (this is for the audio stream and audio archive of the show)
Phone Calls"': We use a Comrex Stac 6 phone interface mated with 2 Vonage IP phone lines plus a transparent 877 number from Vonage. This allows our viewers to call in toll free! We use a standard handset phone that hooks into the Stac 6 handset hardware. I answer calls as the lines light up. The Stac 6 controls caller levels.
Studio cohost: We use 2 Comrex Access units. These devices connect my co-host and I together through the internet WITHOUT TYING UP A PHONE LINE! The Comrex Access connects to a static IP port in my cable modem. Even though we are 2000 miles apart, we sound like we are in the studio together. The Comrex Access utilizes low latency audio codecs so we have virtually no lag, as well as high fidelity. This is important because it enables us to send one high quality audio signal to the Mogulus studio, containing both of us, as well as our phone callers.
Mogulus Studio: Next we run from the Main Out of our Mackie Console to the Line In of a laptop that is ethernet connected to my cable modem. We have a 15Mbps download, 2Mbps upload broadband connection. This sends all of our show audio to the Mogulus Studio, so everyone can be heard. Finally, we connect the laptop USB out to our Mackie Channel strip, using a USB sound card. This enables viewers to hear all audio from the videos we pull from the internet and create ourselves. All we do is "un-mute" the channel whenever we run a video that originates from the Mogulus Studio.
Video: I use a Canon GL1 3 CCD camera plugged into the laptop via firewire. This camera can be manually adjusted for low light performance. My co-host uses a standard high end webcam!
The end result is a program with sound quality that equals FM radio at its best.
You can stream your desktop, a videogame or a movie into your Mogulus studio. To do so, you need a capturing software such as: webcammax for PC
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CreationCipher created each Shadow Pokémon from his lab located close to the center of the Orre region. In the lab, Ein tried to perfect the formula for a Pokémon that was not afraid to attack other trainers. Once he found out that each Pokémon's heart could be locked away, he used this to create the Shadow Pokémon, perfecting his formula. However, due to the amount of corruption flowing from the Pokémon, it is possible to tell the difference between a normal "Pure" Pokémon and a "Shadow Pokémon". Only certain eyes can catch the strange, dark aura coming from them.
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The "strongest" Shadow Pokémon is usually considered to be Shadow Lugia, given the code name XD001. Lugia, already being the strongest Pokémon ever captured by Cipher, it was turned into a Shadow Pokémon and was said to not be able to be purified. But by having the Purification Chamber at high power, Michael was able the purify the Pokémon.
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Offshore grids, connecting North and Baltic Sea wind farms and electricity consumers, can be built substantially cheaper than expected. Building "hub connections" at sea instead of using cables to connect single wind farms individually to the shore will result in lower investment costs of 14 billion Euros. Additionally if these hub connections would be combined with an even more interconnected "meshed grid", the necessary additional costs of 7 billion Euros would be compensated by 16 to 21 billion Euros of additional benefits over 25 years of grid operation.


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Loop's Ted Greve with his wife and business partner Tamara
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Ted & Tamara Greve, Loop Jean CO., Tuscon, Arizona, USAPositioned at the Casas Adobes Plaza in Tucson, Arizona, Loop Jean Company was launched in 2008 by its owners, Ted Greve and his wife and business partner Tamara. Showcasing a cohesive offering of contemporary brands such as Citizens of Humanity, Paige Denim and Frye Boots alongside local Arizona designers such as Duane Maktima Jewelry, the family-owned retailer is celebrated for its expertise in customer service. The recent expansion of the store's Robert Graham shop-in-shop has grown its denim business exponentially. It now also sells sweaters, blazers and accessories. US contributor Rudy Gonzales spoke to Ted Greve to discuss all that is denim and the overall state of the market.
What are some of your current bestsellers itemwise and brandwise?
Loop Jean Company is obviously very denim driven and of the over 30 denim brands we carry, Citizens of Humanity, Paige Denim, A.G. and Alberto are currently our best performers.
What item's or brand's sales performance has really surprised you?
We had the grand opening of our Robert Graham Shop on December 1, 2012. While we've carried their shirts for five years, the new shop has allowed us to expand into Robert Graham T-shirts, sweaters, blazers, belts, jeans, khakis and even socks–all of which have exceeded expectations.
Who is your "typical" customer?
We've been successful positioning ourselves as the destination for premium denim in our market. As a result, we sell to 16-year-old boys and girls up to 80-year-old men and women almost every day but our most typical client is between 30 and 60.
How do you compare to other local stores in your area?
We're all looking to distinguish ourselves from our competition in the most positive way possible. We do this in several ways. We take 30 to 45 minutes with every first-time client and use that time to do nothing but identify the most flattering fit. When we tailor our jeans, we do it properly by salvaging the original hem and at no charge to our client. In a never-ending attempt to raise the bar in our market, we are just a few months away from bringing all our alterations in house. Up till now we've had to quote 48 to 72 hours for alterations. With the opening of our alterations area we'll be able to offer alterations in 30 to 60 minutes.
What has been the biggest challenge of having the store thus far?
Sticking to our pledge to grow our business debt free while pushing for the same double-digit growth we've accomplished each of the last 5 years.
How do you find new brands and merchandise?
Attending every market in Las Vegas and LA and reading every word of every issue of Sportswear International.
What do you think is the overall state of fashion and retail at the moment?
The current retail environment is exceedingly competitive. The key to successful retailing is exceeding the customers' expectations, in as many ways possible. The retailers that accomplish this are succeeding and are likely to continue to thrive.
Store's contact:
Loop Jean Company
Casas Adobes Plaza
7047 Oracle Road
Tucson, AZ 85704
+1 520 219 9785
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