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Sometimes the road to teaching is a winding one. For Virginia Barbarin G'09, a fifth grade teacher at East Fallowfield Elementary school in the Coatesville Area School District in Chester County, the journey to the classroom included a stint as a news journalist, work at an investment firm, full-time mom, then classroom volunteer. Once she got her feet wet substitute teaching, the classroom called to her as a student, and she pursued a Master of Education degree and teacher certification.
"I was encouraged by teachers who observed me teaching to pursue my certification," she says. "One teacher in particular, Joan Waddell, spoke to me privately about what an asset I could be and she volunteered to help me in any way she could."
Going back to school did give her pause. "I was apprehensive about the prospect of becoming a student again," she says. But her sense of urgency to make a difference in the lives of young people through education overrode that apprehension.
"Because I was going into teaching as a second career, I knew how desperately the workforce needs qualified applicants and what areas of need there are," she says. "Our further success as a country depends upon well-educated individuals and I felt compelled to make a difference."
Pursuing a Master of Education at Cabrini was the right choice for Barbarin, who appreciated the professors and staff who are skilled at working with professional adults.
"I believe Cabrini molded me into the type of teacher who can make a positive difference in my current environment. They brought out my best and were challenging at the same time. I came to believe that I could 'do something extraordinary,'" she says.
Prior to graduation, Barbarin student taught with her mentor, Waddell, in a first grade classroom at Friendship Elementary School in the Coatesville Area School District. She opted for a second student teaching assignment with district veteran Fran Rodkey in his sixth grade class at Scott Middle School. "Student teaching was a great opportunity for me and for my students because I was actively engaged in the learning experience myself. Kids need to see that example," she says.
Now in her first full year of teaching, Barbarin has come full circle in her goal to impact the world.
"My school district is one of the most diverse districts and it mirrors the world in which I live. My current class is an interesting mix of personalities and abilities, and that allows me to have an inherent connection with each student."
Barbarin uses her talent and experience as a writer to flavor her approach to educating her students.
"My personal goal is to have my students write every day," she says. "I believe that literacy is at the cornerstone of a child's ability to learn, and I am focused on making sure that children can read and interpret, so that they can excel in all academic areas."
For those adults considering a second career in the classroom, Barbarin has this advice: "Get into it as soon as possible. You can make a difference to students, and it will be the hardest job you will ever love!"
Students who are chronically anxious before tests generally perform below their classmates. A new study indicates that a 10-minute intervention can ease anxiety and improve scores.
Research published in the Jan. 14 issue of the journal Science found that students who spent 10 minutes writing about their test anxiety and fears just before the test improved their scores. The biggest improvements were in students who were most anxious.
Educators and parents have long known that a student's performance on a test does not necessarily indicate that they know the material. Anxiety can be a primary reason for poor grades; worrying can compromise important thinking and reasoning skills. By getting the worry out on paper before a test, the student's mind is free to pull knowledge from memory during the test, researchers explain.
During the study, control group participants who wrote about their anxiety before a test demonstrated a 10 percent accuracy increase over those who did not write about their anxiety.
An abstract of the research is available online at: http://www.sciencemag.org/content/331/6014/211.abstract?sid=481a44c2-efbb-49e0-9e9c-d80ed00e529e.
It's time to wrap up the school year. If you are finding it difficult to keep your students focused on learning, you are not alone. Try some of these tips and techniques from veteran teachers and administrators:
Establish purpose – As the school year runs downhill, it's tempting to rush to try to get everything we want or are required to teach in by the last day. Instead, take a class period to discuss how much the class has learned already and how far they have come. Then, inject purpose into the last six weeks or so of class by sharing specific goals with them: chapters to be read, workbook pages to be completed, skills to be mastered.
Refresh yourself – Every veteran teacher will agree that students pick up quickly on the teacher's mood. It's just as difficult for you to stay focused at this time of year as it is for your students. Take time to energize yourself outside the classroom so you show a good example of focus inside the classroom. Get outside and enjoy some fresh air regularly after school. Do something creative at home that kick-starts your personal creative energy and take time to read for pleasure.
Take time to reflect – All too often, teachers put more time into reflecting with their students than they do for themselves. It is important to review the accomplishments you made professionally teaching your students this year, and to think about the personal goals you achieved. Make one goal to work on over the summer and devise a plan now to accomplish it.
Sources: "A Focused Finish," (April 2009). Responsive Classroom Newsletter. Northwest Foundation for Children, Inc.
ADHD is diagnosed two-to-four times more frequently in boys as it is in girls. Yet research indicates that girls are just as likely to have ADHD. Why are fewer girls diagnosed? Socialized to please their teachers and parents, girls may be very good at compensating for ADHD, making it much harder for teachers to spot. And if teachers do see manifestations of ADHD in girls, the symptoms can be misunderstood as immaturity or lack of academic ability rather than ADHD.
Because you are on the front lines and often most able to spot a child's potential learning disability first, it is important to understand the way ADHD presents in girls.
Here are three of the signs you can look for:
Restlessness: While boys with ADHD may express their restlessness by leaving their seats continually, girls express their restlessness verbally. If you have a girl in your class who is always talking with her friends, who impulsively interrupts and accidently talks after being asked to be silent, she may have ADHD.
Social struggles: Because boys play differently – they are more physical – boys with ADHD are less likely to feel social rejection. But girls with ADHD struggle to fit in. Girls with ADHD find it difficult to pick up on social cues, causing them frustration in making friends. This frustration can manifest in aggressiveness – they barge into a social group or interrupt verbally in an attempt to join in – making them seem bossy. If you have a girl in your classroom who seems socially marginalized, she may be struggling with ADHD.
Unfinished work: Girls will be able to mask their learning disorder by appearing shy and studious in the classroom, thereby not calling attention to themselves. What they are really not calling attention to is their inability to focus and thereby finish assignments. Consider the possibility that a girl in your classroom who consistently fails to finish assignments or tests, yet seems to know the material, may have ADHD.
Sources: Singh, I (December 2008). "Beyond polemics: science and ethics of ADHD". Nature Reviews. Neuroscience 9 (12): 957–64. Adams, Caralee. "Girls and ADHD." Administrative Magazine. Available online. http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=11532
Rachel Kanter '03, an English teacher at Penn Wood High School in Lansdowne, Pa., helped organize a College Spirit Day for ninth and tenth grade students in January.
Wanda Gans G'10, a teacher at William H. Harrison Elementary School in Philadelphia, died Jan. 29.
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Stacy's blog addresses a variety of composer-related topics. Here are the most recent:
Blog 49: Why Composers (Should) Go on Concert Sprees
Blog 48: Embracing a Freelance Career
Blog 47: 5 Marketing Tips for All Musicians
Blog 46: The Composing Process: From the First Note to the Final Score
Blog 45: 5 New Year's Resolutions for Composers
Blog 44: Creating Community Through an Oratorio
Blog 43: A Composer's Reading List, Part I
Blog 42: Getting Back to My Roots: Adventures in Writing Jewish Music for Chicago a cappella
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My Dearest Ruth
Patrice Michaels, soprano, and Kuang-Hao Huang, piano
"Laying Down the Law: Songs and Arias on Social Justice" Concert
5/21/16: Chicago, IL
Chariot of Helios (world premiere)
Chicago College of Performing Arts Wind Ensemble
4/28/16: Chicago, IL
Keyboard of the Winds
Nicholas Phillips, piano
"American Character Pieces: New Music for a New Canon" Concert
5/23/16: Medellin, Colombia
5/6/16: Chicago, IL
4/30/16: Berkeley, CA
4/29/16: San Francisco, CA
4/17/16: Appleton, WI
4/18/16: Eau Claire, WI
4/17/16: Appleton, WI
Silver Dagger and Frammenti
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Fifth House Ensemble
4/2/16: Ravinia, Highland Park, IL
3/31/16: Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Bohemian Café
Fifth House Ensemble
3/10/16: Chicago, IL
String Quartet No. 4: Illuminations
Avalon Quartet
3/9/16: San Antonio, TX
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You love investing and at this point nearly all of your money is in the stock market. You know it's important to diversify but aren't sure if real estate investing is right for you.
While real estate investing certainly isn't for everyone it can be very lucrative. If you're wanting to expand your investment horizons here are 4 different ways you can invest in real estate.
Rental Houses
Purchasing homes and renting them out is a great way to produce extra monthly cash flow.
To do this you have to purchase a house that has a combined monthly mortgage payment, home insurance payment, and property tax payment lower than the rent the property commands.
The downside of owning rental properties is dealing with tenants. You'll need to screen renters before letting them move in. You're also bound to hear sob stories at one point or another so you'll have to learn to be firm with renters. If you're the type to easily give in to people you may be better off letting a property management service oversee your rental properties.
Depending on who you talk to rental properties can be very lucrative. And, if you do the upfront work of finding those hidden gems you can let a property management service do the rest and rental properties can be a form of semi passive income.
Flipping Houses
Flipping homes can be a bit risky but also extremely rewarding. And, since property values are back on the rise this is a good time to get started flipping homes. Flipping a house is the sum of purchasing homes under market value, fixing them up, and then selling for a profit.
To be a successful flipper you need to hunt down those bargain homes – the less work you have to do the better. The ideal flip home would be one that only needs minor cosmetic repairs. You could then make the home look more aesthetically appealing and sell for profit.
When you decide to flip homes you have to prepare yourself for the possibility that the home may not sell fast – or for much of a profit. You take a big chance when flipping homes which is why you have to pay special attention to the homes location, needs, and price. However, if you have the knack for flipping houses you could find this to be one of the best investments you've ever made.
Rent a Portion of Your House
If you aren't sold on the thought of purchasing a home only to recoup your money little by little, you could first test the waters by renting a portion of your house. You have a couple of options to do this.
First you could rent a spare room in your home or you could rent the basement. If you're yet to purchase your first home and like this idea you could even buy a duplex and live in one apartment and rent the next.
The advantages to renting a portion of your house is that you get to watch your tenant closely. It's less likely that a tenant will try to stiff you for the rent payment when you're in the same household. Renting a portion of your house also gives you the ability to get a feel for what it's like to be a landlord without making such a huge monetary investment.
Our friend Michelle recently wrote about renting a room to a stranger, which is a great read if you're considering this option.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT)
If you think real estate is a great investment but don't want to get quite so hands on you could take your real estate investing to the stock market.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) are great ways for you to invest in real estate without being actively involved. An REIT is a fund that is setup to invest in mortgage instruments, bonds, and stocks in the real estate niche.
There are a few different types of REITS; equity, mortgages, and hybrid. An equity REIT invests in properties, a mortgage REIT invests in mortgages, and a hybrid is the mixture of the two. All three typically offer high yields.
If you're strapped for time investing in REITs is probably the way to go.
Some of the more popular REITs include American Capital Agency (NASDAQ: AGNC), Annaly (NYSE: NLY), Realty Income (NYSE: O).
What Do You Think?
These days you can invest in just about anything and you should do what feels right for you. Personally, I love real estate, but I know not everyone else does.
If you have been thinking about trying your hand at real estate investing it's good to know that there's more than one way to go about it. Nevertheless it's important to do your due diligence before beginning with any new investment.
If you were to invest in real estate which route would you go?
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Sunset Trail Camporee
May 2nd - May 4th, 2014
Location: PGE Trojan Park, 71760 Columbia River Highway, Rainier, OR 97048
Camporee is the district's annual inter-troop competition. It is a great place to make new friends, renew old friendships, and establish troop bragging rights for the year to come.
As part of Camporee you will enjoy two district wide campfires, challenge events, Sunday Scout's Own service, and all sorts of fun and exciting events in between.
Don't miss out register today!
We look forward to seeing you all at camp!
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My concern is not the issue of the overtime, but the manner in which the memo was sent out. Was I entitled to receive a copy of the memo? Should I have been contacted by the department director and advised that I was not a candidate to work overtime in her department before sending out a possibly defamatory message to team leaders? Is it ethical for a department head to send out such a memo without notifying the person in question of its existence? Can a department head secretly (and legally) ask that a possibly damaging memo be destroyed?
Does this in some way violate any parts of the Civil Rights Act or the Fair Labor Standards? I was advised by the coordinator of human resources of my organization to file a grievance--what sections of each of these laws should I research to make my point?
I appreciate any help or direction you can give me. I have until Tuesday, September 22, 2009 to file the grievance.
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Manning stayed overnight today in Denver and it seems like Manning will be the Broncos starting QB because, like the Dolphins, they also play in the AFC but they play in a weaker division where Manning won't have to play against Brady. Also the Broncos have over 40 million of cap space, which is a ton at this stage, so they can afford to sign Manning and then get a WR and TE in free agency. We already know Elway hates Tebow as a QB, which is one of the worst kept secrets in the league so that's not a factor right now.
But I am getting off topic, the Dolphins can not be used like they were with Fisher and Harbaugh. Look at what the Jets and Redskins did, they noticed that they might not have a chance at Manning so they went a different direction and now it does not seem like they desperate for Manning and settled on their backup plan.
If the Dolphins feel like Manning is not coming then get out of the equation, give Philbin his player at QB which could be Flynn or Tannehill, based on his and Sherman's opinion. Give Manning up until Tuesday if he, and if he chooses the Dolphins great have him and draft a QB in the draft, if he chooses Denver or is still unsure go after Flynn, if and only if Philbin feels that Flynn can be a franchise QB and if he and Sherman agree that he is a better QB than Tannehill. Philbin and Sherman are both familiar with the two QBs Flynn and Tannehill so its not the end of the world if we don't get Manning. Get some other weapons in the draft and free agency, implement Philbin's own system and go from there.
Anyways one report said that Philbin is used to the Packers way of thinking which does not believe that free agency is the right route to go and he would rather develop there own guys via the draft. Philbin developed Flynn so that could be the exception since he is his guy.
We can not risk losing out on Flynn by pursuing Manning and then have a team like the Browns get him, who we now know will not get RG3.


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Update 8/3/14: Spike was adopted on Sunday afternoon!
At 13 years of age, a senior beagle named "Spike," should be enjoying leisurely strolls with his beloved guardian, followed by rest on a soft bed. Instead, the elderly beagle is locked in an animal control kennel run alongside dozens of other stressed and frightened homeless dogs.
Spike was surrendered to the Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control facility in Lancaster, Calif., on July 23. Since that time, he has waited for someone to take notice in him...more importantly, he has waited for someone to take a chance on him.
It is unknown why Spike lost his home and arrived to the animal control agency - what is clear is that he needs assistance to leave the facility. Networking Spike's information increases his visibility along with his chances for finding a rescue agency which may have the ability to take him in, or a loving person who might have the desire to add a senior to their life.
Spike's information:
- Petharbor link for Spike here
- Identification number for Spike A4737137
- Age 13 years
- Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster at (661) 940-4191
- Facebook thread for Spike here
- Information about Spike's temperament is not publicly available. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the facility directly to learn more about this dog.
- Please direct any and all inquiries about this dog to the facility where he is being held; ask for information about animal ID number A4737137
Continue reading about another deserving pair of dogs in need here.
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I'm used to windows 8, where if you put your password correctly it already login automatically. Sometimes when I use ubuntu I keep looking for it to login for 10 seconds before recognizing I need to press enter.
Is there somehow to remove that? Maybe writing a single script and put it somewhere to load together with system resources? Like if (pass = 12345){press return"} or anything like that. But I don't know if that would affect the system's behavior on other applications or anything in general.


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USA Cycling recognizes new helmet standard
USA Cycling has recently added the European helmet standard to its list of approved standards for legal bicycle racing helmets. In 1986, USA Cycling became the first cycling federation to make hard shell helmets required for all bicycle races. At that time we acknowledged numerous government agencies, such as SNELL, ANSI, and the US CPSC. In the last few years, the UCI has made hard shell helmets mandatory for all races, and a new standard has recently appeared on the market, the European Committee for Standardization. Helmets approved by the European Committee will carry stickers (ECS or CEN) similarly to the stickers found in all American-made helmets.
At all times when participating in or preparing for an event held under a USA Cycling permit, including club rides, all licensees who are mounted on a bicycle must wear a securely fastened helmet that meets either the US DOT helmet standards or one of the following standards:
(1) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standard Z90.4;
(2) Snell Memorial Foundation Standard "B" or "N" series;
(3) American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard F-1447;
(4) Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standard CAN/CSA-D113.2-M;
(5) U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standard for bicycle helmets;
(6) European Committee for Standardization (CEN) standard for bicycle helmets
Riders shall show documentary proof of this, such as a manufacturer's label, upon request by event officials. Beginning January 1, 2010, only the DOT, CPSC, and CEN helmet standards will be recognized.
Riders should always be aware of the following:
• A helmet is only effective when fitted correctly for the rider and strapped on correctly.
• Once a helmet has struck an object, it may no longer be adequate to protect the user from a subsequent impact. Such a helmet should be returned to the manufacturer for evaluation or destroyed and a new helmet purchased. Such damage to a helmet may not be evident to the user.
• The helmet rule is in force anyplace in the vicinity of a USA Cycling sanctioned event from the opening of registration to the final awarding of prizes for the event.
USA Cycling strongly encourages all riders to wear a helmet at all times when riding a bicycle, whether commuting, training, or racing.
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Drug Industry Hikes Lobbying–for Kids
The drug industry's main trade group continued its big-spending ways in Washington last year. The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America upped its lobbying spending by 25% from 2006 to more than $22 million in 2007, the Associated Press reports.
Why the deeper dig into Big Pharma wallets? PhRMA says most of that increase was spent on ads asking Congress to reauthorize State Children's Health Insurance Program, the health-care program for low-income kids.
But PhRMA also lobbied against legislation on a variety of other issues, including proposals that would have allowed the government rather than insurers to negotiate drug prices for seniors, permitted cheaper medicines to be imported from other countries, reformed current patent rules and overhauled the FDA's drug safety labeling and monitoring program.
It's been tough for the industry since the Democrats took control of the Congress in late 2006, says the AP, and this year could be even rougher as presidential candidates have voiced support for a variety of issues that are opposed by the pharmaceutical industry.
"This seems to be a case where the increase in lobbying activity is defensive, not offensive," Massie Ritsch of the Center for Responsive Politics, a government watchdog, told the AP.
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Many have seen this video before, but I recently came across it again and I feel it bears an important message that deserves another another go around.
Although this video is targeted for women, it's a poignant message for men as well. We are our own harshest critics, if only we could see ourselves through the eyes of others. Watch, enjoy, and share. Spread the beauty.


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How can one summarize a book with such an intricate plot? It follows the story of Snowman, whose real name is Jimmy. He lives in a post apocalyptic world and is taking care of a group of new human beings. Beings that were created by Crake and taught by Oryx. The novel reads like a puzzle, each piece separate but fitting together until the unexpected cliffhanger ending.
Margarete Atwood took six years to write the sequel. Can you imagine being one of the people who read this and had to wait for the second to come out? Yikes!
Oryx and Crake are two characters in this book, that Snowman(Jimmy) had a close relationship with. Oryx was one of Jimmy's many lovers, and Crake was his best friend. The book was intriguing in that to get to the meat of the story you had to experience life through Jimmy's spotted and muddled memories, but also you got glimpses of what was going on in his present life also. The book was based off of things that happen in the future and yet, they are not things that are very hard to imagine happening in our day.
This book is vivid, colorful, and imaginative. The symbolic references and themes are unending and there is a lot to reflect back on.
What is great about the book: It was fun to read. To imagine a world like the one Jimmy was living in, and the one Snowman lived in. The names of the compounds were unique and creative. AnooYoo, for example, is a place that catered to making people feel and look younger. The animal splices were fantastic, such as the rakunk. Half raccoon, half skunk were pets that seemed like a fun animal to have.
What is not so great about the book: The only gripe there seems to be is the way the it is frustrating at times because it seemed as if we would finally get to a great climactic point and then we'd suddenly be back in the now. But that sort of made it fun, also.
Who should read this book? If you are into futuristic books, and post apocalyptic books, this is a must read.


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|Vandals roll to 6-1 win
MOSCOW, Idaho – The Idaho women's tennis team picked up a 6-1 win over Eastern Washington in front of its home crowd on Tuesday.
The Vandals swept the doubles matches to win the doubles point, and got singles wins at the No. 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 spots to claim the victory.
"This was a good win for us," Idaho coach Tyler Neill said. "It was nice to play in front of our home crowd and play a good match."
The Vandals improve to 16-6 on the season with the win, and will wrap up the regular season on April 23 at home against Lewis-Clark State College.
The Vandals overpowered the Eagles at nearly every position, as Victoria Lozano won 6-1, 6-0 at No. 1 singles, Lauren Simpson won 6-1, 6-1 at No. 2, Barbara Maciocha won 6-2, 6-0 at No. 3 and Alejandra Lozano won 6-2, 6-0 at No. 6. Molly Knox won a closer match, 6-4, 6-3 at No. 5 singles, while Silvia Irimescu fell 6-1, 6-1 at No. 3.
"Throughout we played smart and consistent tennis, which is exactly what I hoping for," Neill said. "I thought Lauren was particularly impressive today. She played smart tennis throughout her match and she never let her opponent get into the match."
After closing the season against LCSC, the Vandals will head to Boise, Idaho for the Western Athletic Conference tournament April 29-May 1.
University of Idaho vs. Eastern Washington University
April 19, 2011 – Moscow, ID
1. V. Lozano/Simpson (UI) def. Diamanti/Liening (EWU) – 8-4
2. Ly/Knox (UI) def. Patton/Ricks (EWU) – 8-2
3. Maciocha/Kirch (UI) def. Silha/Steele (EWU) – 8-2
1. Victoria Lozano (UI) def. Nefeli Diamanti (EWU) – 6-1,6-0
2. Lauren Simpson (UI) def. Judy Liening (EWU) – 6-1,6-1
3. Ryann Warner (EWU) def. Silvia Irimescu (UI) – 6-1,6-1
4. Barbara Maciocha (UI) def. Chelsea Patton (EWU) – 6-2,6-0
5. Molly Knox (UI) def. Helon Ricks (EWU) – 6-4,6-3
6. Alejandra Lozano (UI) def. Rocio Norena (EWU) – 6-2,6-0


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The TK2 scope is here to take you on a guided journey through the microscopic world, revealing its hidden creatures and unseen structures. First things first: You'll learn how to use the microscope and all of its parts. Use the prepared slides to become familiar with using your scope for close-up viewing. Now, you're ready to take off on a guided investigation of plant and animal specimens that you gather and prepare yourself. This kit gives you the tools, knowledge, and skills you need to view virtually any specimen you can find.
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It almost never fails. I can identify a particular variety of hops in beer, simply by sneezing. Hand me a glass of IPA or pale ale and if I convulse with a couple of quick and quirky sneezes at a brewery, you'll hear me ask, "Chinook hops?" And by my reckoning over the last 5 years the answer is usually, "Why yes, how did you know?" Don't ask me why. It's a mystery to me too. There must be a specific compound unique to Chinook hops when in beer, that causes me to sneeze once or twice. Then I'm over it and on to the beer. This is indeed strange but true. And I have to admit I'm flabbergasted that I'm sensitive to something that Chinook hops contribute to beer.
There's a lot we don't know about hops. Here's something else I've recently noticed.
In 1979 the American Chemical Society published an article "Protein Quality Evaluation of Spent Hops." This wasn't an article which brewers or beer enthusiasts (there weren't many in 1979) would have noticed. This was a study of interest to animal feed providers.
Hop protein is something not typically of interest to brewers and beer enthusiasts. The study reported that spent brewers hops contained 20-22% protein.
In the study, the protein content was broken down by "aa." That's not "alpha acid" but rather "amino acids." Of the 21 different amino acids assessed the one that caught my eye was Glutamic Acid. It was 15% of all the protein in the spent hops. The study doesn't mention what types of hops, but given that the data was derived in Poland in 1976 there is a good reason to believe it wasn't too far removed from traditional noble hop varieties.
The presence of Glutamates is a genetic trait. This study was done in 1979, before the advent of all popular new varieties.
Why am I so excited about glutamates/glutamic acid in hops? Because it is the principal amino acid that stimulates the umami sensation; a taste sensation that can make food or drink taste more "delicious" and appealing.
What is umami? "Food & Beer is not the Marriage – it is about the Child," Umami is not a single flavor; rather it is a range of flavors often insufficiently described as brothy or savory with a particular mouthfeel. There are different kinds of proteins in food. The umami taste is the triggering and intensification of certain protein flavors that result in the umami character. Chemically, the principal umami characters originate from glutamate: seaweed, certain vegetables such as tomatoes, parmesan cheese, anchovies, soy sauce; inosinate (meat and fish), and guanylate (certain mushrooms) nucleotides.
Combining different elements of umami create intensified flavor experiences. Combining acidic food and beverages with umami proteins also intensifies flavor experiences.
Beers that combine with certain foods can elevate umami – enhance food and beer combinations
When enjoying beer with meals, it is worthwhile to understand:
- Umami often subdues sour/acidity, bitter and sweet
- Umami is elevated by sour/acidity, salt and bitterness
- Umami intensifies the taste of salt
- Umami balances bitter and sour/acidity
Beers that don't have umami can enhance the umami deliciousness of certain foods because of beer's bitterness or acidity
Acidity can come from:
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Carbonic Acid
Fruit acids
Bacterial acidity
Bitterness can come from
Hop isomerized alpha acids
Other hop compounds
Other agricultural product compounds
Caffeine, cocoa, various herbs, spices
Can beer have umami character in and of itself?
We know that yeast is partially made up of many proteins, including glutamic acid. That is why you see "yeast extract" listed as an ingredient in Doritos® , Grape Nuts, candy bars, biscuits, cookies and many other tasty food products. So we should know that a certain balance of glutamic acid derived from brewers yeast in beer does enhance other flavors both in the beer and with other food.
Noble hops and umami
I suspect that there is another source of umami protein coming from hops. Not just any hop, but certain varieties. I've been told that the amount of glutamic acid in hops is a genetic trait. I suspect that many hybrid varieties have inadvertently had glutamic acid bred out of their presence and perhaps in some hybrids it has been intensified. I suspect that noble hop varieties have a significant amount of glutamic acid in their makeup. Why? Because I can taste it.
There is something about flavor enhancing qualities of Saaz, Spalt, Hallertau, Tettnang and Hersbruck that are eerily reminiscent of the umami sensation. Beers made using these hops grown in their native lands often have a unique self-made deliciousness and character that is unique from other beers using other or newer hop varieties. I suspect varieties other classic varieties such as U.K. Fuggles and U.K. Goldings have a relatively high content of glutamate. Newer varieties such as Simcoe, Columbus and maybe even Summit might have a significant amount of glutamic acid. I might even venture to suspect that the American Cluster hop, popular before the late 1970s also has enough glutamic acid to self-enhance the flavor beers made from these hops. American wild hops might also be more likely to have these characters.
Beer drinkers have always recognized the special character and popularity of beers with yeast, such as Hefe Weizens/Biers, Kellerbier, cask ale, bottle conditioned beer, authentic Belgian-style Witbier with yeast. Their characters have always enhanced food pairings and also have their own stand-alone, satisfying deliciousness.
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Jones Named Second-Team All-RegionMarch 7, 2012
MORROW, Ga. – Anderson University standout guard Denzail Jones has been named to the 2011-12 Daktronics Division II men's basketball All-Southeast Region second-team, as announced Wednesday afternoon.
Jones, the South Atlantic Conference Player of the Year, helped lead the Trojans to the league's regular-season title with a record-setting record, while posting an excellent all-around year for Anderson. He finished fifth in the league in scoring, first in steals, seventh in assists and sixth in assist-to-turnover ratio, helping AU go 24-5 overall and 17-1 in conference play.
Jones poured in a tournament-record 50 points in AU's double-overtime win over Newberry in the SAC Tournament Championship semifinals – a performance that ultimately earned him the event's Most Valuable Player award. The Trojans fell in the championship game to Wingate, but still earned an at-large selection to the NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Tournament, which gets underway on Saturday.
The third- seeded Trojans will square off against No. 6 seeded Columbus State at Noon (Central).
Lander's Dwight Tolbert was selected as the Southeast Region Player of the Year. In addition to his postseason award, Tolbert was also selected first team All-Southeast Region in the process. He was joined on the All-Region first team by Georgia College's Ryan Aquino, Montevallo's D.J. Rivera, Mars Hill's Sammy Emile and Mount Olive's Craig Hayes.
With the first team selection, all five players are automatically eligible for Daktronics Division II All-American honors. The team is sponsored by Daktronics, Inc., an acknowledged world leader in scoring, timing and programmable display systems for virtually every sport at every level of competition. The team is voted on by the members of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Tolbert, a 6-foot-5 senior forward from Tifton, Ga., was key in Lander's turnaround season in which the Bearcats recorded their first winning record since the 2007. Tolbert was selected Peach Belt Conference Player of the Year, leading the conference in scoring at 21.8 points a game and ranking third in 3-point percentage (.427). He had 18 games in which he scored 20 or more points, including six games of 30 or more points.
Aquino, a 6-8 senior forward from Roswell, Ga., led the Peach Belt in rebounding at 10.4 rebounds a game and also averaged 17.6 points a game to garner first team All-Peach Belt honors. Aquino also recorded 16 double-doubles. Rivera, a 6-4 senior guard from Philadelphia, Penn., triggered Montevallo's run to the Peach Belt Conference Tournament championship by averaging 21.7 points a game. He shot 45 percent from the field and had 18 games with 20 or more points, including two of 30 or more points.
Emile, a 6-6 senior forward from Lake Worth, Fla., was the leading scorer in the nation in Division II during the regular season. He averaged 25 points a game in garnering first team All-South Atlantic Conference honors. Emile was also ranked fourth in the SAC in assists and fifth in steals. Hayes, a 6-4 senior guard from Woodbridge, Va., was selected as the Conference Carolinas Player of the Year, averaging 18.8 points a game. Hayes also shot 60 percent from the field to lead Conference Carolinas, and also shot 44 percent from 3-point range.
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First Team
Player School YR POS HT WT Hometown
Dwight Tolbert Lander SR F 6-5 210 Tifton, GA
Ryan Aquino Georgia College SR F 6-8 225 Roswell, GA
D.J. Rivera Montevallo SR G 6-4 190 Philadelphia, PA
Sammy Emile Mars Hill SR F 6-6 200 Lake Worth, FL
Craig Hayes Mount Olive SR G 6-4 235 Woodbridge, VA
2012 Southeast Region Player of the Year: Dwight Tolbert (Lander)
Second Team
Player School YR POS HT WT Hometown
Liki Turner Francis Marion SR F 6-5 215 Richmond, VA
Denzail Jones Anderson JR G 5-9 160 Tuscaloosa, AL
Tyshawn Good Belmont Abbey JR G 6-1 175 Jamaica, NY
Sterling Council USC Aiken SR G 6-0 170 Camden, SC
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NORTH RIDGEVILLE — A Medina Schools teacher and her husband face drug charges after police said they discovered marijuana plants growing in the couple's home.
Matthew Briggs, 35, was charged with cultivation of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, while his wife, Shannon Briggs, 34, was charged with complicity.
In addition, both were charged with endangering children because there were a 3-year-old boy and 1-year-old girl in the home.
"There was the possibility of the children being harmed by that occurring in the same residence with children present," North Ridgeville police Detective Sgt. Adam Freas said.
The couple appeared in Elyria Municipal Court earlier this week but did not enter pleas. Both have preliminary hearings set for Oct. 23 before Elyria Municipal Court Judge Lisa A. Locke Graves.
Shannon Briggs is employed as a special-education teacher at A.I. Root Middle School.
Medina Superintendent Randy Stepp said Briggs is being placed on paid, indefinite administrative leave effective today pending an investigation by the school district into the case.
The Briggs were charged a week ago after they turned themselves in to police following an investigation that began Aug. 31 when a neighbor reported the front door of the couple's home was open.
Police checking the house discovered a room in the basement where a number of marijuana plants were being cultivated, according to police Lt. Greg Petek, who is commander of the department's detective bureau.
"A neighbor noticed the front door was standing wide open, and due to the rash of burglaries we've experienced this year, our officers checked on the residence," Petek said.
"It was pretty extensive," he said of the grow operation. "There were about six mature plants and 20 or so smaller seedlings."
There were no indications the couple was growing the marijuana to sell it, Freas said.
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A bikini bridge is the latest pathetic attempt to shame imperfect people. Some reports state it is designed to shun those who are fat, but it really comes down to "imperfect" people. Why? Inquisitr reported Jan. 9 that the new bikini bridge trend is about "thinspiration" for 2014.
The hashtage #bikinibridge recently posted onTwitter and Tumblr states that this new phenomenon is "bikini bottoms are suspended between the two hip bones, causing a space between the bikini and the lower abdomen."
According to the report, this ridiculous trend is linked to 4chan, "the image-sharing board that has been responsible for a number of hoaxes in the past."
An anonymous user started the whole thing with "Operation Bikini Bridge." It was about members coming up with and circulating photos of what is considered the bikini bridge. Piercing quotes were added as well.
One such quote reads: "If you have time to complain, you have time to train."
4chan intends to next place more shame on the overweight now that the bikini bridge has bombarded social media.
Despite the hoax, there are thousands of Instagram users falling for the trend -- posting pictures of their own bikini bridges and showing off.
The bikini bridge is about being ultra-thin. It is not just about shaming the overweight because even average or healthy sized individuals are made to feel they are not thin enough. This is just yet another form of promoting an unhealthy, scrawny appearance in women.


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After a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, a Florida Satanist began his push for allowing prayers around Satanism during town hall meetings. Chaz Stevens, an atheist, says the court got it right and it's time to balance the practice of religion with sectarian prayers, according to May 9 Huffington Post news report.
Stevens, a Deerfield Beach resident, is piggybacking the High Court's ruling days ago, that essentially made it unconstitutional to ban prayers of a religious nature during local town hall and government meetings. The decision came on the wake of various groups lobbying to make it unlawful to recite satanic prayers in Florida meetings. However, the decision by justices summarily said that a person or entity cannot discriminate against a person's choice of who they worship -- including prayers to Lucifer. Imagine that?
Stevens, a "self-described trouble-maker," is quoted in a letter he wrote to the city attorney about the right to open a meeting with prayers to Satan. It read:
With the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling . . . I hereby am requesting I be allowed to open a Commission meeting praying for my God, my divine spirit, my Dude in Charge. Be advised, I am a Satanist."
Reportedly, the Florida "Satanist" does not really worship the devil as a practice. Instead, his atheism is rooted in the belief that one should be able to practice their religious beliefs in all matters. Stevens said that prayers from Catholics, Christians, Muslims, Baptists and others are allowed in town hall meetings, but prior to the court's decision, those who prayed to the devil were shunned.
Chaz became somewhat of a celebrity when he made headlines last year, thanks to Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who honored his rather unorthodox request: to erect an 8-foot-tall monument in honor of Festivus. The structure, made entirely of beer cans, was placed near the Nativity scene in the town.
In short, Stevens suggests that while he does not believe in a Biblical "God," he does prescribe to the inherent rights to freedom of expression and speech.
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Flames Conclude Action at the Bradley Classic
Oct. 13, 2012
CHICAGO - The UIC men's and women's cross country teams concluded action at the 2012 Bradley Classic as junior Photis Karkalis set a new career best in the 8K, piloting the men's squad to ninth place finish. Grace Millhorn paced the women's team in the 6K race as they placed 17th.
"We had some good efforts today," said head coach Jim Knoedel. "With some early set backs in the men's race we were unable to recover and did not meet expectations. The women had great performances, but some of the runner were a little tired from the workouts this past week."
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TC TO JEAN CARLYLE AITKEN; 4 December 1835; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18351204-TC-JCA-01; CL 8:263-268.
Cheyne Row, Chelsea, 4th December, 1835—
My Dear Sister,
For the last ten days I have daily (or rather nightly, for I attempt working usually thro' the day) meditated writing you a word along with this Letter of the Doctor's; but always some mischance or other has come in the way; and my "good resolution" remains one of those things which, a stern Proverb says, the Place of Darkness is "paved with"!1 To lift it out of that frightful condition, into the rank of a "good action," I take pen this morning before attempting anything else: my state of mind, or rather of body, renders me unfit for work at any rate this day: biliousness, blue-pill &c &c; so let the duty which can be done have fulfilment, and the poor unhappy French Revolution lie over till fitter hours.
We received the Frank, the German Coach-parcel, both of them the day before yesterday: a poorish pennyworth as it proved, but the best the day would bring. The frank is from a Painter I once saw in Dumfries for some fifteen minutes, in the midst of a heap of hideous Portraits, of David Hannay,2 Galloway Lairds and such like; who now wishes me to aid and assist in setting him up here in London. Alas, except by good wishes, due indiscriminately to all the Sons of Adam, I do not in the least see how I can aid and assist this pourtraying [sic] Mr Lewis3 (I think he calls himself); or indeed what I am to do or say for him that were much more judicious than simple nothing at all. The German4 is a Berlin Literary character, whom I had heard of thro' Goethe, but never communicated with: he is about translating Burns into German; and has sent me specimens, for my counsel, or rather I think for my admiration,—which latter unhappily is not altogether forthcoming. However, he seems a good man, with good purposes; one can wish him good speed by and by. These Fraser's Magazines seem to be a very troublesome thing.5 I think I may promise that except perhaps one other you shall not be plagued with them again: the very first time I go so far into Town, it is among my obligations to speak to Fraser with emphasis on the subject. And so let us rejoice that it is over, all that shovelful of rubbish swept into the dust-box; and no bones broken. It is not at all likely that any more German Manuscripts will visit you: but if any do, let them lie till you have given me warning; perhaps they will not need forwarding at all, or at any rate I can usually get a frank for doing it.
Lastly the Newspaper has come, not an hour ago; and we have, with considerable endeavour[,] even made out the sympathetic writing! Pity that there are no news from Scotsbrig about poor Jenny.6 but what can we do except keep waiting and hoping. Pray thank your assiduous punctual James for all the pains he has taken: I will owe him as much when his turn comes my way. One other thing I have to request: that he or you, or both, will take paper and plain copperas-gallnut black ink, and by post write us a most full Letter. There is no satisfaction in anything else; and no other hand, belonging to the Brotherhood, is to be depended on for that. Pray suggest to James (if the little Totum [Toddler] of an Alick be too squally) that any quiet evening will accomplish the object; will be grateful and useful here, if so spent, and to himself not unprofitable. One gets very uncomfortable in the middle of such entire silence: nothing but black-bile and blue-pill to guide your imagination, all goes to sixes and sevens with it; becomes a void darkness; a Chaos, or (as the Terregles7 Schoolmaster more poetically called it) even a "Tchaw-os"! Be such consummation far from us!
Almost the only business I had to write of was one of the smallest; directions about a Parcel which you will very soon received [sic] thro' the hands of Mrs Welsh. It contains a pair of boots, for which the former were exchanged (you will know for whom they are intended); a Book, of great size, meant for my Mother's winter-reading; certain pairs of gloves (poor scraes [shriveled objects] as they are), of which the white-leather pair is for my Mother also, and the other pairs are for Sisters and Sisters-in-law indiscriminately, a pair for each: do you take the first pair, and send the rest all on to Scotsbrig with "specifications." This is all.— Mrs Welsh left us a fortnight ago, for Liverpool; intending to stay there ten days, and then forward by sea or land as the weather and circumstances might direct. A Newspaper, this day, indicates that she is still at Liverpool; tho' whether setting out or farther postponing it, the words "still in the wind," which she has unsympathetically, most palpably written on the margin, do not too clearly indicate. It seems probable that you will see her in passing, or hear after as new-arrived, in no great length of time. She saw all manner of things in London, and for the rest held herself very quiet; but did not seem to get much good of our Babylon. No wonder at all! It is a place in which no man's head or heart can, otherwise than by effort, and as a gracious exception and favour of Heaven, have any calmness. O the sputtering, crackling, everlasting mad-spinning whirlygig that it is! One closes his eyes on it, many a time, and says: Go then, and whirl and spin, to Tophet,8 since thou wilt!
My paper is fast fading, and nothing communicated yet about what we are doing here ourselves. In fact, there is not much to communicate. Old acquaintances are mostly come back for the winter, old circumstances getting themselves arranged on the former footing. Jane is, on the whole, very considerably improved from the date of my quitting her last, when indeed she was weaklier than I had for long seen her. She is not strong today, being just risen from a two-days headache: she had a purpose of writing something in return for your Note; but, I doubt, will hardly make it out this time. Our new Annan Servant goes on rattlingly, a brisk uncomplaining, unhesitating lass; we hope she will rattle away there, astonishing the natives with her pure Annandale breadth of utterance; and for us, cooking the morsel that is needful, and sweeping the daily product of dust in this dusty confusion of a world, without unnecessary disturbance. It will be a great and almost blessed deliverance, in comparison. She is well herself and hearty; but longs much to hear from her friends now; this you can impart to them, if you have opportunity. As to myself I have really been but in a feckless sort of state these last two or three weeks; sitting at my Desk once more, but with a degree of helpless ineffectuality that might surprise one. The liver is not right within, nor the heart; nor is the world right without. Little would tempt me to fling that thrice unfortunate Book of mine, even at this advanced stage of it, cleverly into the fire, and so have done with it. However I do not take that rash method; I, as you have heard, take a blue pill rather, and wait for better days. Like the man I one night heard on Leith Walk: a drunk individual whom he met growled out indignantly, "Go to H—, sir!"—to which the other, in a frank historical tone, replied, "G—, I'm gawn to Leith";—and have not convenience for the other expedition just now! Let not me be less judicious. In fact, I have scrawled and glarred [daubed] some portion of my poor Book but brought nothing whatever out in a clean shape yet. It is what James would call "laying it," perhaps the other finer parts of the process will follow in due course. I must be quiet, quiet: it is a canny [cautious] way of working, not the right-forward main-force way, that will serve me in this case. The Book, be it worth nothing or worth something, shall, if Heaven please, be finished. After which it seems possible a radical reform, at any rate a radical change, in my figure of life may follow. I am grown or fast growing entirely wearied of much; especially of this perpetual pining in sickliness, i[n] the mean painful enchantment (for it is very much that) of nameless woe and dispiritment. Nameless and needless; for I am not bound to it: one can live otherwise than by ink (and poison as it proves); otherwise, were it even by breaking stones on the highway. I believe myself to have at bottom a very healthy frame of body, for one so sensitive; and soon sur[ely] or never I ought to think of getting in possession of that. Let the whole world sing or say what it will, the course that had led a man into continual ill-health is a wrong course, a[nd] Nature herself surely warns him aloud to quit it. The only thing to be prayed for however, i[n] this matter, is that you keep your temper. Cheerful heart, and such clearness of eye as is! If one gets enraged, he flings all topsyturvy; and is, and produces round him, a mere "Ttchaw-os." Consider, on the other hand, that "smallest of Barley-men";9 how he speculates not, neither does he inquire: yet Solomon in all his wisdom and might said, "Vanity of Vanities";10 and he, purchasing a cask of small ale, thinks it nourishing liquor.— The truth is, dear Jean[,] as thou seest, I am fit for nothing this day but bilious croaking: and had not this Letter been to do might as well have lain dormant, and not attempted doing of any kind.
We shall look very anxiously for news from Scotsbrig and you. Jenny seemed but in a weak way all the time I was there: perhaps this violent sorethroat bringing the business to a head, may leave her better than it found her, and be one of those painful blessings one often experiences here. But we long very much to hear how it is with her. James will probably take this down to Scotsbrig when he goes; I have warned my Mother that it would go out on Wednesday in any case: James by some Newspaper when at Scotsbrig can give us a hint. An interior wafer, and two or three words in a small hand will bring us most directly to the point. Till, as I said, James and you can11 … write us a long Letter!
It is good news to [he]ar about the Lasts [bein]g in the course of finish. I … pair of Blücher Boots;12 wh[ich] as is too usual, pinch me troublesomely, and would [pinch more if] I did not take heed. By a [si]ngular mischance, they are from the very same mould … were last year which set me hitching [hobbling] and banning [cursing]: the two shoeshops were far … pair of shoes, as I found too clearly, were the same, in perversity of shape, e … weaker leather! They come all from Northampton or such places; and my evil … so; that I should land—on my head. If the judicious chance have complied with … -y, it is well: but if I had it to order again, I should bid him paste four plies of … the sole of the foot (the stucco-foot), and then. At worst, one can nail a bit … [s]ole leather on the bottom of the Last, and it will amount to the same thing. Tell James, however, not to forward the new pair of shoes, till I or he hear of some gratuitous opportunity; only to have them ready when he is satisfied. A Coach-parcel, were it never so light, costs 7/2 to this door[,] too much to risk on it.
Poor Jane can write nothing, only send you her love and regards: she is free of headache today, but all "daddit abreed [shaken to pieces]," as she says, and as you may fancy. I must write a small scrap of inquiry to Alick; and then seal and despatch. The answer to Jack's Letter is already over the sea. Tell my dear Mother that so soon as my first Chapter is fairly clean and concluded I will get a frank for her. Give my brotherly affection to all and every of them, not forgetting Thomas your neighbour in the list. Take care of yourselves; and keep the little creature warm.13 Farewell my dear Sister!
T. Carlyle.
[JWC's postscript:]
My dear Jane I have swallowed a doze [sic] of soda since Carlyle wrote the above which has considerably ameliorated my condition— I will write you a regular letter by next opportunity—in the meantime I [am] greatly obliged by yours which has no fault but its exceeding smallness— C has omitted in his mention of sundries sent by my Mother a pink gown for Jenny to wear at Manchester tea parties— A kiss to the amiable atom and compliments & thanks to your Husband— Miss Morris (Johns Miss Morris) was here yesterday about the Drs return.


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Angels in America, Part Two: Perestroika
by Tony Kushner
Angels in America, Part Two: Perestroika Act 5, Scene 9 Summary
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- Roy is in some version of the afterlife.
- He's waist deep in ash and talking to a giant flaming Aleph (God).
- Apparently, God is being sued for abandonment.
- (Looks like the angels took Prior's advice.)
- Roy assures God that if he's His lawyer, God has nothing to worry about.
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Jan. 13, 2012
DeKALB, Ill. - Mid-American Conference Champion Northern Illinois placed five players on the league's Academic All-MAC Football Team announced Friday, with four more Huskies receiving honorable mention status on the squad, which is selected by the MAC faculty athletic representatives.
NIU starters Chandler Harnish (Bluffton, Ind./Norwell HS), Nabal Jefferson (Chicago, Ill./Marist HS), Ryan Neir (Roscoe, Ill./Hononegah HS), Keith Otis (Chicago, Ill./Hubbard HS) and Joe Pawlak (Grayslake, Ill./Grayslake HS) all earned first team Academic All-MAC status, while teammates Alan Baxter (Buffalo Grove, Ill./Buffalo Grove HS), Adam Kiel (Wentzville, Mo./St. Dominic HS), Matt Krempel (Columbus, Ind./Columbus North HS) and Pat McAvoy (Cary, Ill./St. Viator HS) were honorable mention selections.
"Obviously to be the conference champs on the field and then to represent the MAC with nine Academic All-MAC players shows the balance we're trying to have in our program," said NIU Head Coach Dave Doeren. "I am very proud of our players to achieve this award."
Harnish, who won the Vern Smith Leadership Award as the league's MVP, earned Academic All-MAC honors for the third time in his record-setting career. The 2011 National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete award winner had a perfect 4.0 GPA in his graduate level business courses this fall after graduating from NIU with an undergraduate GPA above 3.5 last spring. Harnish, who won 22 games under center for the Huskies over the last two seasons, capped his career by winning MVP honors in Northern Illinois' 38-20 victory over Arkansas State in the GoDaddy.com Bowl.
Pawlak, a three-year starter at offensive guard for NIU, and Jefferson, the Huskies' starting nose guard, picked up Academic All-MAC honors for the second consecutive season. Pawlak, a senior, carries a 3.36 GPA in sociology/criminology while Jefferson, a Capital One Academic All-District selection by the College Sports Information Directors of America, has a 3.78 GPA in accountancy at NIU. He made 46 tackles and five tackles for loss as a junior.
Otis, a senior offensive tackle, and Neir, in his first season as NIU's starting punter, made their Academic All-MAC debuts. Otis was a two-year starter on the offensive line that powered two of the best offensive teams in school history. A graduate student in sports administration, he posted a perfect 4.0 GPA in the fall after earning his undergraduate degree from NIU in corporate communications last spring. Neir was named the Special Teams MVP of the GoDaddy.com Bowl and finished the season with a 35.7-yard punting average on 62 kicks with more than half of his punts resulting in a fair catch and no return and 19 dropped inside the 20-yard line. Neir has a 3.94 GPA in finance.
The Academic All-MAC honor goes to MAC student-athletes who have excelled in athletics and academics. To qualify, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.20 cumulative GPA and have participated in at least 50 percent of the contests for that particular sport. First-year students and junior college transfers in their first year of residence are not eligible for the award.
Baxter, a junior defensive end with a 3.55 GPA in business administration, led the Huskies' honorable mention choices. Baxter tied for the team lead in both quarterback sacks (5.5) and tackles for loss (12.5) on the season. Senior graduate students who saw action in every game on special teams Kiel and McAvoy each posted a 3.25 GPA this fall in organizational management and marketing, respectively. Krempel, a reserve offensive lineman who was the lone NIU sophomore to earn recognition, carries a 3.69 GPA in pre-physical therapy.
In its first season under Doeren, the Huskies tied the school record with 11 wins while winning NIU's first Mid-American Conference Championship since 1983. Northern Illinois goes into 2012 with nine consecutive victories, and will enter the season with the nation's longest winning streak.
Keep up with all the latest news, see video and get links on Northern Illinois sports, read "Huskie Happenings" daily on www.NIUHuskies.com and follow us on Twitter @NIUAthletics.


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The "Shark Tank" season finale might have fans perking up their ears on Friday night as there will be an invention that every parent will want to purchase after they see this amazing idea. The season finale will offer up a look back at some of the success stories, offer a moment with the entrepreneurs who discuss their experiences after the show and reveal how businesses have grown. According to Norfolk Country Gazette on Friday, the measurement of your child's foot size using an app will be most intriguing pitch to the investors on the show.
The show will be highlighting a college sophomore from Illinois that has come up with a unique flat-folding, reusable storage box. Then a couple from Indiana hope to cook up a deal with their reinvented cookware. However, it is the two exuberant moms from California who have taken the pain out of shoe shopping for your kids with an iPad app that measures foot sizes that will draw plenty of attention.
The Foot Fairy iPad app is going to have parents thinking about the premise of buying shoes online without having to figure out how to size up the growing feet of a child. Showcasing how this app works, it provides a way to measure any foot using technology in the home by using the iPad and parents will know exactly what shoe size to buy instantly.
The Foot Fairy iPad app is definitely a stroke of brilliance. Viewers are interested in seeing which of the cast investors make an offer and decides to work with the entrepreneurs (and they would be fools not to because this iPad app is so cool.) It appears the show has saved the best for last and parents who want the convenience of shopping for their family at home definitely need to check out what the investors are considering on the season finale.
The "Shark Tank" season finale airs Friday on ABC at 8 p.m. ET.


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Week 10
By ThinGuy on Sep 17, 2007
With the inclusion of soccer, I may have to add a light day to my current weight training routine. Still feeling sore from Friday night's practice. Currently I do:
Day 1: Chest/Triceps
Day 2: Back/Biceps
Day 3: Shoulders
Day 4: Legs
Lather, rinse, repeat.
I think I might add in a Abs/Calves day to give my legs one extra day for recovery. Other groups will welcome the rest too I'm sure.
On week 13 (a new 12 week circuit) I'll be dialing in my diet and switching to a Chest/Back and Bi/Tri routine.
All still followed up by at least 20 mins on the Step Mill. My favorite piece of gym cardio equipment.
(Hey, if I get caught up in a RIF, I'll be in good shape to pass the CPAT.)


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vs. Wright State, 11/18/2004
Arizona Head Coach Lute Olson Quotes:
"I thought we just came out and jumped on them hard. We had a quick defense."
"The starters throughout the game I thought played very well defensively. I really felt that in the first half the returners came in and continued pressure on them and continued to score."
"We were a little too quick inside and on defense for them to handle. But it always helps when Salim (Stoudamire) shoots the ball like he shot it."
"Overall we were able to play a lot of people. I think we had eight guys with at least 20 minutes or more."
"In the first half we moved the ball well. We had 13 or 14 assists out of 17 baskets. It's great to see that we're sharing the ball."
"(Isaiah Fox) has been consistently our best rebounder."
"What we were hoping is we would get a chance to go to New York. We'll be playing better teams with better, bigger, more physical guys. We've got a couple of work-up games we'll be able to learn something from."
"We hoped by pressuring them we could go to the bench early and keep our starters fresh, and we did that."
"I'm very happy with (Jawann) McClellan. You see why we're so excited about him now that he's defending. He's on the offensive board all the time."
On Junior Guard Chris Rodgers:
"He did a nice job, and it's a good thing to see because he's so used to scoring from high school that it's hard to get him aware of the openings. He's a great passer."
On Senior Guard Salim Stoudamire:
"It obviously helps when Salim hits threes like he did. He's worked hard on (releasing the ball). He keeps people honest. Mustafa (Shakur) was drawing the defense well for him. (Salim) is getting his shot off quick. It's important for him to have this kind of shooting game. His shot is so pure. I told him the only way his shot is going to be messed up is if he thinks about it too much."
"He did a great job defensively. I think (DeShaun) Wood had one basket in the first half. Other than that, (Salim) was great on defense."
Arizona Player Quotes
Senior Guard Salim Stoudamire
"This game was a little better than Tuesday, but they came back in the second half. We were not paying attention in the second half."
"I credit my teammates for finding me when I am open. When we get off and running, we can be a really tough team. I was just shooting the ball, and it went in."
"I was still feeling good in the second half. It was just that (Wright State) was getting some big buckets. Their shots were going in for them."
"A lot of players do not know how to penetrate and kick the ball out, but Mustafa (Shakur) is great at that."
Junior Guard Chris Rodgers
"We felt our rhythm early in the game. We were hitting the open guy every time, and we were just playing hard."
"We are going to need to really come together and play some tough defense on the road. We need to be able to play for a solid 40 minutes. It will be a good test of our toughness on the road."
"I thought the whole team did a good job. We just did a good job of hitting the open guy. Salim (Stoudamire) had some great shots tonight."
Junior Forward Isaiah Fox
"It was real fun to get out there. The first half I felt a little out of place. I got tired early, but the adrenaline was pumping."
"The reaction from the fans was real nice, especially with the standing ovation."
"I just have to get back in the game. The more I get back, the fewer dumb mistakes I will make."
"Physically I feel 100%, but in terms of feeling confident on the court I'm still at about 85%."
Freshman Guard Jawann McClellan
"Coach Olson has told me that I need to be like Andre. I didn't play that much in the first game, and I know I have to be ready whenever coach tells me to go in."
"We were at full press in the beginning of the first half. We have enough people to do it, but we need to keep the intensity for the full 40 (minutes), not just 20."


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Drunk Music Reviews is Caitlin Behle and John Sebastian. Caitlin reviews a show while progressively getting drunker, while illustrator John Sebastian turns the drunken reviews, which could be ridiculous, sloppy or just plain insulting, into a comic.
Notes: The captions that end with @drunkmusicrevws were pulled from their Twitter account during the show. Tweets ending with J are reviews from John, while tweets ending with C are from Caitlin. The chart at the bottom of every illustration shows the drink tallies for the night.
Friday night of Midpoint Music Festival proved epic for some and lackluster for others. There were complaints of venues changing (or closing down all together) at the last minute and schedules switching around, but we were drunk either way, so who cares. John and I split up for most of the night, so the Review part of Drunk Music Reviews is pretty weak. Still, let's be honest, we're all here for the drawings anyway.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra at Washington Park
Grizzly Bear at Washington Park
Dinosaur Jr. at Grammar's
I left before the end of Grizzly Bear's set and Grammar's was already at capacity. Take it away, John.
J Mascis really does do a great Christopher Lee impression. I had to see it to believe it. – j – @drunkmusicrevws
Dinosaur Jr are breaking out beautiful bits of fuzzed out 90s nostalgia for me – j – @drunkmusicrevws
The Purrs out of Seattle played a fantastic, albeit weakly attended, set at MOTR. Meanwhile, J.C. Brooks and The Uptown Sound drew a great crowd at the 4EG stage on the Midpoint Midway despite the fact their set was 45 minutes earlier than scheduled when it was moved from the Hanke Building. It was a huge win for those who couldn't afford a pass, as they got to enjoy a free, top-notch show; of course, those who didn't get the memo about the schedule change were way pissed. The Antlers attracted a line around the block; eventually The Emery stopped letting people in, though I noticed quite a few empty seats around me. Still, any show at that venue can be transformed from good to awe-inspiring simply by being in that beautiful space, and The Antlers was no exception. Of course, I was wrapped so snugly in the warm, fuzzy blanket of their atmospheric pop (and a nice, thick beer jacket) that I fell asleep. I was just feeling it, you know?
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Anthony N. Fabricatore, PhD
Anthony N. Fabricatore, Ph.D. is Assistant Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He received his B.A. and M.A. from Loyola College in Maryland. He completed his predoctoral internship at Temple University Health Sciences Center and received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Saint Louis University.
Dr. Fabricatore's research interests include long-term behavioral management of weight and type 2 diabetes, functional impairments associated with obesity, and the psychosocial and neuropsychological aspects of obesity and bariatric surgery. His primary clinical duties include the provision of psychotherapy and behavioral weight control therapy, and the psychological assessment of patients seeking bariatric surgery. As co-Director of Education for the Center for Weight and Eating Disorders, Dr. Fabricatore is jointly responsible for structuring and supervising the clinical training of several predoctoral practicum students each year.
Dr. Fabricatore can be contacted at: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, 3535 Market St., Suite 3108, Philadelphia, PA 19104-3309. His e-mail address is firstname.lastname@example.com. Dr. Fabricatore is currently on leave.
Recent publications include:
Fabricatore AN, Wadden TA, Moore RH, Butryn ML, Gravallese EA, Erondu NE, Heymsfield SB, Nguyen AM. Attrition from randomized controlled trials of pharmacological weight loss agents: a systematic review and analysis. Obesity Reviews 2009; 10:333-341.
Williamson DA, Rejeski J, Lang W, Van Dorsten B, Fabricatore AN, Toledo K, Look AHEAD Research Group. Impact of a weight management program on health-related quality of life in overweight adults with type 2 diabetes. Archives of Internal Medicine 2009; 169:163-171.
Fabricatore AN, Sarwer DB, Wadden TA, Combs CJ, Krasucki JL. Reports of depressive symptoms before and after the preoperative psychological evaluation for bariatric surgery: Impression management or real change? Obesity Surgery 2007; 17:1213-1219.
Fabricatore AN, Wadden TA, Womble LG, Sarwer DB, Berkowitz RI, Foster GD, Brock JR. The role of patients' expectations and goals in the behavioral and pharmacological treatment of obesity. International Journal of Obesity 2007; 31:1739-1745.
Fabricatore AN, Crerand CE, Wadden TA, Sarwer DB, Krasucki JL. How do mental health professionals evaluate candidates for bariatric surgery? Survey results. Obesity Surgery 2006; 16:567-573.