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As we pointed out earlier this quarter, the vast majority of Google search traffic from devices running iOS 6 is being passed without a referrer as a result of Apple's move to default its Safari search box to Google's Secure SSL search.
Without the referrer, analytics packages are unable to correctly attribute organic search traffic as such, and the traffic is instead seen as direct. This presents a significant challenge for SEOs looking to accurately measure and assess the efficacy of their efforts over time.
With mobile generating a 25% or higher share of search visits for many sites, and iOS making up the majority of that, organic traffic comparisons from year to year, or even month to month, have already been thrown off considerably by iOS 6.
Unless Apple changes its default search option or Google employs a workaround to deliver a referrer scrubbed of the search query -- as it does for secure desktop searches -- the extent to which organic search visits are "hidden" by iOS 6 will only grow as its adoption rate increases.
This leaves SEOs little recourse but to work to provide estimates of the true volume of Google organic search visits from iOS 6, and in turn, the full picture for the organic channel. Here are some tips to do just that.
Determining The Percentage of Google iOS 6 Traffic Without a Referrer
How we go about estimating organic iOS 6 traffic will depend on the information we have at our disposal. We'll outline two common scenarios below, both of which will first require knowing the approximate percentage of Google iOS 6 organic search traffic that does not have a referrer. Again, this is the segment that will be seen as a direct visit by analytics packages, even if it came through Google organic search.
To get this number, we can use our results from paid search as a close proxy. Most sophisticated paid search programs employ a redirect for tracking purposes. Upon an ad click, this redirect can capture the browser's user-agent, which tells us about the device and its OS, and parameters in the ad URL that indicate the source of the click, e.g. Google. We can therefore determine what percentage of the time an iOS 6 user from Google paid search did not pass a referrer.
Our original post found this number to be 82% for an aggregate sample of sites. In a follow-up analysis we found the median result to be similar at 79% with a mean absolute deviation of 7%. If you or your paid search manager cannot determine the value for your site, you could employ 80% as a reasonable stand-in.
Case 1: We Can See Google Organic Traffic by OS Version (Google Analytics/RKG Attribution)
For sites employing analytics packages that can deliver results specific to the operating system version -- iOS 5 vs iOS 6, and so on -- the calculations to estimate the number of visits improperly attributed to direct due to iOS 6 are fairly simple.
If we know that, say 80%, for a nice round number, of iOS 6 search visits do not pass a referrer, we can say that only 20% of Google organic iOS 6 visits are accurately attributed. With that knowledge, we take the number of iOS 6 visits recorded for Google organic and multiply it by 5 to get an estimate for the true volume, according to the following formula:
(1/(1 - % iOS 6 Search Traffic Without Referrer)) * (Number of Recorded iOS 6 Google Organic Visits) = Actual iOS 6 Google Organic Visits
To calculate just the number of Google organic visits hidden by iOS 6, we can subtract the recorded visits from the figure we obtained above or follow a slightly different path from the beginning using this formula:
((% iOS 6 Search Traffic Without Referrer)/(1 - % iOS 6 Search Traffic Without Referrer)) * (Number of Recorded iOS 6 Google Organic Visits) = Hidden iOS 6 Google Organic Visits
Users of Google Analytics can create a custom report to obtain the number or iOS 6 visits that were correctly recorded for Google organic search:
In the example above, we are applying filters to limit visits to the Source / Medium of "google / organic", the Operating System of "iOS", and the Operating System Version of "6\.". Note that for the Operating System Version we are using a Regex, which will capture all versions of iOS 6. Currently, it is common to see iOS 6.0, 6.0.1 and occasionally 6.1.
This example also includes a keyword-level breakdown for those SEO programs where it is important to include that granularity. A quick aside, if you run this report, you should not see any (not provided) queries, because that issue is confined to desktop where Google employs the workaround to deliver referrers scrubbed of the search query mentioned above.
Case 2: We Can Only See Google Organic Traffic at the OS Level (Adobe SiteCatalyst)
In cases where we cannot see how much traffic was recorded for specific versions of iOS, our estimates require another assumption and get a bit more complicated. Specifically, we will need to estimate the breakdown of the iOS bucket, or in other words, the iOS 6 adoption rate. Unfortunately, this is a moving target, so even if we have a strong method of determining this figure, we will need to continue to update it as more and more iOS users move to the latest version.
As with determining the percentage of missing referrers, paid search data is likely going to be our best bet for estimating iOS 6 share of Google organic search visits. RKG data shows that iOS 6 adoption is at 67% for the median site in December to date. This percentage is pretty consistent across sites.
For this equation, let's go ahead and define some variables:
iOSA = Actual iOS Google Organic Traffic
iOSR = Recorded iOS Google Organic Traffic
AR = iOS 6 Adoption Rate
MR = Percentage of iOS 6 Search Traffic without Referrer
First let's consider what constitutes the total amount of traffic that was properly recorded for iOS Google organic:
iOSR = iOSA * AR * (1-MR) + iOSA* (1-AR)
The piece on the right -- iOSA* (1-AR) -- is the traffic we see from earlier versions of iOS. So if iOS 6 adoption (AR) is at 67%, 1-AR is 33% and analytics programs properly record 33% of actual iOS Google organic (iOSA) as Google organic. The left side of the equation is similar, but adds in the missing referrer percentage for iOS 6 to account for a portion of that piece of the pie being labeled as direct.
The problem is we don't know the value of iOSA. With a little algebra, we can solve for it though:
iOSA = iOSR/(AR*(1-MR)+(1-AR))
So if we can get a value for iOSR from our analytics program, we can plug that into the equation, along with the values we previously determined for iOS 6 adoption rate and percentage of iOS 6 traffic missing referrers to get actual iOS 6 Google organic traffic. Subtracting the recorded value from the actual value will give us the amount that was hidden.
To get recorded iOS traffic for Google organic out of the Adobe SiteCatalyst UI, we take the following steps:
1. Under the Reports navigation, click Mobile and then Operating System:
2. On the next page, click the icon just to the left of the iOS listing to bring up the Breakdown By menu:
3. Select Traffic Sources then Search Engines Natural:
4. In the filter bar, enter "Google".
5. Download the report and sum the values.
As we indicated up front, iOS 6 visits being improperly attributed as direct is already having a major impact on how organic search traffic levels appear in analytics packages. A typical site that generates 25% of its traffic from mobile is already seeing its recorded Google organic search visits running about 12% lower than the actual volume. If iOS 6 adoption were 90%, that figure would increase to 16%. That's assuming mobile traffic share remains flat, which will certainly not be the case.
While Google may step in and employ a workaround to deliver a referrer for secure mobile searches, we simply cannot wait for that to happen when such a significant amount of traffic is affected.
To try these calculations for your own site, you can download this Excel spreadsheet and plug in your iOS data:


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New Java Podcast Series Launches First Edition
By Jacob Lehrbaum on Oct 29, 2010
Java Evangelists Roger Brinkley and Terrence Barr have just launched a new podcast series entitled the Java Spotlight Podcast that promises to bring news, interviews and insights to Java developers on a weekly basis. The first edition of the Java Spotlight Podcast features Mark Reinhold - Chief Java Architect. The Contents of the podcast include:
- Java SE 6u22 released
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- Details of plan B published by Mark & Henrik
- JavaOne News
- GlassFish news
- New York City OTN Developer Days, November 4
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Mission Statement:
To serve as an educational hub for community members of all ages to learn fiber crafts, donate and repurpose gently used materials, and empower people through skillbuilding.
The Sew-op is open to fiber crafters of any sort and supports any skill level. We are a community of sewists, quilters, knitters, crocheters, rug makers, reusers, experimenters, teachers and students. We have classes and workshops for kids and adults. Class and Open Hours information can be found within the Upper Valley Food Co-op's full calendar on our website and on the bulletin board in the Co-op dining area as well as throughout the store.
All classes are led by experienced instructors. Let us know you are interested in a particular class and we will put you on the list. When we reach a critical mass of participants we will offer the class. We will then confirm your interest and availability!
Cost: $20 fee for members, $25 non-members, $30 parent/child or sibling team, unless otherwise indicated. Registration required.
Open Hours
A place where adults can bring their sewing (or other craft) projects and work on them using the machines and supplies available. Experienced sewists on hand for light assistance and advice. Ages 14 and up. $5 donation gratefully accepted to support the use of the Sew-op room.
*Open Hours Schedule For June:
Wednesday, 1sh 1-3pm
Sunday, 5th 1-3pm
Wednesday, 8th 1-3pm
Wednesday, 15th 1-3pm
Saturday, 18th 1-3pm Wednesday, 22th 1-3pm
Quilting Group
Meet during "Quilting hours" to work on your quilts with Marga Huntington, an experienced quilt instructor. She will assist you in the next steps of your quilting projects. Permission of instructor is required to join these open hours. $5 donation gratefully accepted to support the use of the Sew-op room. To sign up send email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
*June Class Schedule:
Basic Sewing for Kids Saturday, June 11th, from 1-4pm
A one-time session on basic sewing where kids can learn how to set up and use a sewing machine. Students will create a simple project while getting practice on using a sewing machine. Safety lessons are also tied into the class.Registration required: $25 for members, $30 for non-members.
Learn Your Serger w/ Shaleen Theiler Sunday, June 12th, from 1-3pm
Become better acquainted with your serger and discover how to take your sewing skills further. We will start with proper threading and maintenance. Next we will learn to trouble shoot common problems with stitches. After learning the most basic stitches; we will use what we learned to create a decorative pillow cover. Note: This is not a sewing class. We will assume you know the basics of machine sewing.Bring: your machine, manual, 4 cones of different color serger thread, 4 cones of same color thread, power cord, and foot pedal. Registration required: $25 for members, $30 for non-members.
Sewing Machine Day: Special Sew-op Open HoursMonday, June 13th, noon-6pm
Come to this special Open Hours on Sewing Machine Day to learn more about the Sew-op, discover all the classes we offer, and get a chance to meet with many of our Sew-op instructors! Open Hours is time set aside at our Sew-op Studio where adults can bring their sewing (or other craft) projects and work on them using the machines and supplies available. Experienced sewists are on hand for light assistance and advice. For hands-on assistance with a project, please ask about setting up a private class.
Intro to Quilting w/ Jenn-Lynn Saturday, June 18th, 9am-noon
Learn basic quilting techniques while making a quilted table runner. The design will be a simple pattern that can be worked in fabrics for any season. Fast and easy and makes a great gift! Use the same skills taught in our Basic Sewing class and learn a few more. Handout provided.**Basic Sewing or equivalent sewing skills. Registration required: $25 for members, $30 for non-members.
Register in-store at the Co-op, or call 295-5804; or email email@example.com.
Take a virtual tour at the bottom of which you will find directions to our facility.
Learn more about the Sew-op History and Sew-op staff and volunteers.
Routine Offerings at the Sew-op
Open Hours
Drop into the sew-op workroom and see what's going on. People can bring their sewing projects and work on them using the machines and supplies available. Experienced sewists are on hand for help and advice. Occasionally we'll have themes but all projects are welcome. Donations are gratefully accepted. No registration required.
- Open Hours are available for anyone who has taken a Basic Sewing class or has similar experience. If you are looking for light assistance or simply a place to work then Open Hours are for you.
If you cannot attend a class but would like hands-on assistance with a project, please ask about setting up a private class.
Basic Sewing
Our most popular class! This two-hour introductory class will teach the basics of sewing machines and how to operate them; the basics of fabric; and how to pin and sew seams. You will make a simple project that you can take home. The sewing machines and all supplies are provided. Completion of this class is advised for those who want to attend Open Studio Hours but have no prior knowledge of sewing machines. No materials required. handout provided. Teacher: various.
Learn the basics of altering your clothes to fit you.
Hand Embroidery
Come learn some basic embroidery stitches and ideas for their use, and take home an instructional handout. We will start with the basics: fabric and thread, embroidery hoops and stitching evenly. We'll practice on some of the Sew-Op's fabric stash. Finally we'll look at examples of accents, art pieces, and functional stitching made decorative via embroidery. Bring something you would like to embroider and we'll brainstorm the possibilities. Taught by Rebecca.
In this two-part class, learn the fundamentals of crochet: how to manage the yarn and hook, make key stitches, change yarn, and finish off your work. You'll learn about yarn tension, gauge, and pattern reading, how to count stitches and identify their parts, and how to increase and decrease the number of stitches in a row. Small projects along the way will solidify each skill before the next is added, and you'll take home additional patterns to practice between and after the classes.
No background needed; Crochet 1 is required for participation in Crochet 2. Supplies: Please bring crochet hooks, a J or K is ideal for the first class (6 or 6.5 mm), and an F or G for the second (3.75 or 4.25 mm). Otherwise all materials and supplies will be provided.
Draft Your Own Skirt
Come and sew a custom-fit skirt just in time for warm weather! Learn to draft your own pattern from a few measurements to sew a simple a-line or draw-string skirt. Pattern materials provided. Bring your own fabric or use some of ours.
Quick Quilts for Beginners
Always wanted to make a quilt, but didn't know where to start? Started a quilt, but ended up with just an expensive pile of fabric in a bag somewhere? Well here's a different kind of class that will change all of that. You don't even need to have any sewing experience. Get individualized attention as you select your fabric, rotary cut it into strips, and build the blocks using the fast and easy technique of strip-piecing. You'll be guided through putting on the borders, creating the quilt "sandwich" of top, batting, and backing, tying it all together, and finishing it off with a bias binding. Four meeting times will be arranged according to individual schedules. Teacher: Marga Huntington. Prerequisites: none. Ages: Adults.
Quilting Hours
Meet during "Quilting Hours" to work on your quilts with an experienced instructor. These hours are scheduled with the instructor, Marga Huntington. She will assist you in the next steps of your quilting project. Permission of instructor required. Suggested donation: $5.00 to help to sustain Sew-op programs.
Children's Classes
The Sew-Op is an exciting place for kids to explore the fun of learning a new craft. In the children's classes kids learn some basic functions of the sewing machine, are provided practice sessions to learn to run the sewing machine and then make something on the machine to take home. The Sew-Op provides the sewing machines and materials for classes. Some of the items the kids make are bags, 18-inch doll clothes and holiday ornaments. Classes are scheduled during school vacations and on Saturdays with some options for homeschoolers on weekdays. Come explore the excitement of a new adventure in sewing. Watch for the class displays on the sign up board.
Doll Clothes
A sewing class geared especially for children! Students will make a sundress for an 18 inch or American Girl doll. The skills to learn will be side seams, sew a cashing on a hem and string ribbon as well as sew on a lace hem. All materal will be provided in this 2 hour class. Dolls are welcome to attend. Class size is limited to 4 students per session, ages 8 to 10.
Basic Sewing for Kids
This class consists of two sessions on basic sewing. In this class you will learn the parts of the sewing machine and their function. You will learn how to thread the machine and the bobbin, how to change the needles on the machine, and how to control the speed of your sewing. In the first class we will focus on how the sewing machine is operated. The second class will include how to change the stitch length, how to tell the grain of the fabric, and a little about different fabrics. A list of skills is provided in order to give you an overview of this 2 part basic sewing class. Throughout this class we will also discuss safety and rules for class participants.
Our Current Sew-op Staff
Rebecca Weber started learning to sew and embroider in grade school, costume in high school, alter clothing in college, and crochet more recently. She enjoys experimenting with and teaching familiar crafts and trying new ones. Her favorite crafting question is "How can we make this work?"
Sally is a retired Registered Nurse with a major of Home Economics in High School where she developed her skills in Sewing. For the past 20 years she has taught children and adults how to sew.
Sally has taken several quilting classes and made many quilts. Currently she sells handmade craft items and clothing in a local craft shop. Op.
Sally became a member of the Sew-Op Teacher's group three years ago and teaches children's classes, private classes and adult classes in sewing at the Sew-Op. Sally has been a resident of White River Junction for 42 years.
Martha counts herself lucky that her mother taught her to sew as she was growing up. Today, she loves to conserve materials, sew and knit useful items, and braid rugs out of previously used or discarded wool.
Apart from the Sew-Op, she's a retired surgeon (unrelated kind of sewing) and medical school professor, and enthusiastic gardener who prefers to be outside whenever possible.
At an early age Marga learned to sew doll clothes from scraps left from outfits her mother made for her and her 3 sisters. During high school and college, Marga worked in a large fabric store in central Massachusetts and sewed clothing for herself, family, and friends.
A move to Maine in 1986 introduced her to quilting which gave her a new outlet for her love of color and textiles. A retired social worker, Marga also owned a quilt shop in Portland, ME. where she first began teaching quilting to non-sewers. Over the years she has taught children and adults at recreation centers, fabric stores, and privately. Before she even moved to Quechee, Vermont a year ago, Marga knew she wanted to be part of the Sew-Op.
Marga has a son and a daughter as well as a 3-year-old granddaughter Madelyn, who is just embarking on her sewing journey gluing Nana's fabric scraps onto paper to make "quilts".
Kye doesn't remember when she learned how to sew, but it was probably in Home Ec class in junior high school (as it was called way back then). She does remember the thrill of figuring out how to make a stuffed horse by drawing onto cloth, cutting it out, hand-sewing it, turning it inside out and stuffing it with something or other. It was a life-changing discovery. The horse looked hilarious, and actually lasted a long time.
Much more recently, when Kye was managing the co-op, she was again thrilled with something to do with sewing: several people, including her sister and her cousin, worked together with other dedicated and talented people to create, using only their energy and enthusiasm and various donated and re-used materials, the wonderful Sew-op we have now.
Kye also learned very basic rug-braiding from a friend in the good old days, and enjoys teaching others this flexible and relatively simple craft.
Local Links to Area Crafters and Resources:
Upper Valley Fiber Crafts is a blog created and contributed to by Sew-op instructors, Jennifer Lynn and Rebecca Weber.
White River Yarns is a wonderful shop in Downtown White River which carries an abundance of yarn, an array of classes and products for the fiber lover.


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For that exceptional dining experience, it's tough to beat an elegant classic. And the Compass Restaurant at the Hyatt Regency is one of those places. The exceptional service, the delicious and artfully prepared cuisine, the 360 degree views, and the romantic ambiance come together to make the evening an unforgettable experience. Impress your loved one by reserving a table with a view in this romantic setting in downtown. Prices are $79 per person.
Or, to top off a great evening after the theater or a concert, the Hyatt also offers a Reverse Happy Hour from 9:00 to 11:00 pm, seven days a week. It's a great place to enjoy a $5 dessert or glass of wine, or a specialty cocktail for $7 at one of the nicest places in town!
The address is 122 N. 2nd Street, Phoenix. The telephone number is 602-440-3166. Be sure to ask about their special overnight Romance Packages.


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Baby Drake makes everyone smile! His first birthday asked friends and family to step right up for a big show to celebrate a happy little guy. Including all things carnival, guests ate, played, and enjoyed an afternoon under the big top.
Decor: The interior of the house became a concession stand fit for a carnival king, while the backyard was turned into a midway of games to thrill wee party guests.
Food: Popcorn, peanuts, cotton candy, snow cones, soft pretzels, corn dogs... everything you'd dream to find at those little carnival booths. A dessert table featured popcorn cupcakes (the popcorn were marshmallows cut and hand-painted), rice treat ice cream cones, and a miniature small cake for our little clown.
Activities: Kids bounced in the 'little top' bounce house, rode the mini coaster, fished in the duck pond, tested their skill in the ring toss and ball throw. The littlest guests roamed amongst the menagerie on a cozy blanket with stuffed circus animals.
Favors: Party guests were treated to everything and anything sweet. Clown noses, sugar sticks, big top sippy cups, and giant lollipops left in happy and sugared-up hands.


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According to Comic Book Movie on Saturday, set quotes and scene descriptions of James Gunn's "Guardians of the Galaxy" were made available. Certain dialogue entailing Drax the Destroyer as portrayed by Dave Bautista, Chris Pratt's Star-Lord, Gamora as played by Zoe Saldana, and a stand-in equipped in a blue suit representing the Groot character, but voiced by Vin Diesel. This vision entailed a scene from inside Ronan's Dark Aster space vehicle.
The film is about a group of misfits that according to Nova Prime Rael, as played by Glenn Close, is going to save millions of people. The main villain is Ronan the Accuser, as played by Lee Pace. Ronan is the right hand man to Thanos and of course Josh Brolin has been cast to do the voice of the Mad Titan, but rumored to only appear in hologram form.
The dialogue in the scene entailed Drax the Destroyer going on about his apologies for whatever antics or shenanigans that happened prior to the scene. It appears that Drax was getting over the hump of some kind of awkwardness and considering Peter Quill and others in the group someone he considered close to and seemed finally content on on having friends.
"I want you all to know I am grateful for your acceptance after my blunders."
Then, Pratt's character, Peter replies,"We all make mistakes Drax."
Then all is forgotten as they try to make their way through the dim, eerie lighting of Ronan's ship. Groot seems to emit spores to illuminate the area for better viewing. Drax was puzzled as he wondered how Groot was able to do that and of course Peter Quill gave an answer that would have been quite predictable of the character voiced by Diesel.
"I'm pretty sure the answer is 'I Am Groot'."
Then some amusing dialogue by Drax further laments by categorizing each friend as his own. He gives a basic description of each character as he voices his appreciation for their friendship.
"You, Quill, are my friend. This dumb tree is my friend. And this green wh**e is now my..." Then Gamora interrupts with, "You must STOP!"
Then soon after, Nebula's voice, played by "Doctor Who's" Karen Gillan is heard off-set, pointing out Gamora's traitorous ways. Drax intervenes by coming ironically to his friend's defense by demanding, "Nobody talks to my friends like that!"
as Gamora replies with, "But wh**e is perfectly fine?"
Later on, Pratt talked about how his nose itched while doing that scene and how he made aware that his character was mentally "on Earth" even though he's been in space for a good amount of time since his abduction as a child. Peter Quill would make Earthly and out-of-date references to characters or musicians only known to humans as his cohorts would remark about how they aren't familiar with who he is even talking about or referring to.
"Guardians of the Galaxy" opens in theaters come Aug. 1.
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Release Date: 2008-06-13
Genre: Drama,
Rating: NR
Duration: 1hr 38min
The film follows seven players in their own tough worlds as they confront the daily challenges of life on the streets, battle drug and alcohol addiction, and fight for the right to be recognized as human beings. We witness their struggles, hopes, and determination. The teams are greeted by the South African President, as they make their spirited entrance in to two newly built street soccer "pitches", located at the precise spot where Nelson Mandela was released from prison-with the glorious Table Mountain as the backdrop. Nobel Peace Laureate Desmond Tutu joins the players, declaring homelessness the new "apartheid." For 7 days of fiercely competitive matches, the teams vie for the championship cups. Despite the fact that they may not have a home, the players wear the colors of their country with pride. From shattering misconceptions about the homeless to seeing people living at the edge of society discover that they also can be winners, the film shows in a real and powerful way that sports can and does change lives. As the Russian coach observes, "To me, football is the best model for real life. There is no last game in football and there is no last game in real life. You always have another chance to win."
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- Directed by Susan Koch, Jeff Werner
- Produced by Ted Leonsis
- Written by Susan Koch
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Anti Obesity Day 2011 - Time to Get into Shape
by Savitha C Muppala on November 25, 2011 at 5:56 PM Health In Focus - G J E 4
26th November 2011
India can now boast of economic progress, technological advancement and better opportunities, making it a much desired place to live in. Yet, growing affluence has come with a price, the burden of lifestyle diseases caused by comfortable sedentary living. Being 'out of shape' is now a common sight among both the young and the old, which is changing the shape of things to come.
AdvertisementPresently, one in 6 women and one in 5 men are overweight in India. Indeed, there is a dire need to trim, as obesity figures are bulging dangerously at a staggering 70 million in India. The increasing bulge of India's burgeoning population is directly proportional to its burden on health. In India, malnutrition and obesity are two coexisting extremes which contribute to leading causes of death.
Unbelievable as it may sound, India is in the forefront of an obesity epidemic. The campaign against obesity is much needed and November 26th, 2011 is dedicated as Anti-Obesity Day in India. The anti-obesity initiatives for 2011, hover around creating awareness about obesity, its health risks and the best ways to manage weight.
'Weight' and Watch
The problem is that as we grow richer, we are unable to resist the temptation to eat rich food. These days, one does not need an excuse to hit the restaurants with increasing frequency. If one were to read about the growing numbers of obese children, it is as if Indian parents are fed with the ideology that being fat equals to being healthy.
Today, it is no longer a lean childhood, as most children are having trouble carrying their own weight. There is immense trouble brewing, for 17 % of the youngsters in the age group of 14-18 in India are overweight or obese.
The agile, energetic and full of beans children a generation ago have been replaced with sluggish, overweight and inactive kids, who prefer to bite into crispies and hold on to their Nintendos in the cool comfort of their homes. Experiencing the sheer joy of playing outside is sadly passé, as the virtual world holds our youngsters to ransom. Ostensibly, obesity affects more than 30% of children, and is one of the most chronic diseases of childhood.
Obesity has a deep impact on a child's life. Obesity opens up a Pandora box of health issues, and emotional troubles. Most often, obese children grow up to be obese adults, enhancing their risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke in the future.
Role models
How can we be fit when we look up to fat? May sound clichéd, but fat parents raise fat kids. So the problem has to be tackled at its source.
Parents must watch what they eat as children emulate their habits. In effect, parents must be good role-models for their children. Further, parents must lead by example in terms of engaging in regular physical activity. Encouraging children to play outdoors, motivating them with incentives and ensuring they eat right can go a long way in ensuring healthy children.
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what is a common modeling architecture (CMA)?
This was written following a discussion on the NUOPC Common Modeling Architecture Committee.
This is a short write-up attempting to clarify some issues around the term "common modeling architecture". It can mean a variety of things, and it's important to know which one we're talking about, as each implies a different development model. In particular, this has implications for who does what, and who pays for it.
In some circles this is taken to mean:
- a commitment to component-based design: where components can be created, stepped forward, and destroyed; and have state variables where they connect to other components. This is the sense in which the term is used in ESMF or CCA.
- in addition, it implies a commitment to a standard component interface (SCI), where we agree to adopt ESMF as a standard for expressing the external interface to a component.
But there's two other steps before this results in a coupled model.
If we have a pool of N components that we wish to connect together, have N!/(2!*(N-2)!) ways of hooking them together. So model assembly is still quite far away... You probably don't expect anyone to have the biosphere model send the data to the ionosphere model, which sends it to the river model: but the "CMA" defined until now won't prevent you. We could agree to define this as the CMA and stop here.
NEMS (and FMS, for that matter) takes it a step further, and says that
we expect the components to fit into these defined "slots",
atmos-phy, etc, as well as adhering to the ESMF SCI. The relationship
between the slots is also defined: e.g
atmos-dyn and
atmos-phy must be
siblings. This we could call the "common physical architecture".
Signing up to participate in a CPA means taking on some development
costs (by the component developer). For instance, GFDL-FMS defines
atmos-phy as a child of
atmos-dyn; if we want our
atmos-phy to play in
NEMS (and we do!) we have to take on the cost of recoding our model to
atmos-phy as a sibling to
If we don't sign up to the CPA but only to the SCI, then that development cost is passed on to the site that is doing the assembly.
So with a CPA we've created a single graph of the N components. There's still a step to be done before we have an application, which is to decide what physical fields are shared by each edge of the graph. That's clearly a science problem and outside the scope of the CMA committee.
So in summary:
- a CMA can be an SCI or a CPA.
- If it's a CPA, the component developer is signing up to deliver a component that fits in a certain "slot" of the CPA.
- If it's an SCI, then the costs are passed on to the side that's assembling the components into an application
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FRESNO, Calif. - Senior Ryan Mango and true freshman Jim Wilsoncaptured tournament titles, Saturday, at the Roadrunner Open at Selland Arena in Fresno, Calif. Seventeen other Cardinal wrestlers were also in action on Saturday.
Mango, who is redshirting the 2012-13 season, wrestled unattached and dominated his competition at 133 pounds. He recorded two falls and two major decisions to advance to the championship bout. There, he posted an 18-3 technical fall over Ian Nickell to win the tournament.
At 165 pounds, Wilson went 5-0 wrestling unattached. Among his wins was an 11-1 major decision over James Chou and a fall in 4:00 over Cal Poly's Connor King. In the championship match, Wilson recorded a 2-0 decision over Navy's Peyton Walsh.
Redshirt freshman Michael Sojka and junior Dan Schererwere the runners-up at 197 pounds and heavyweight, respectively. Sojka was 3-1 overall, picking up three wins by decision. Scherer was also 3-1, including a fall in 3:39 over Brandon Sotomayor and a decision over Cal Poly's Atticus Disney.
True freshman Zach Nevills finished third at 174 pounds. The Clovis, Calif., native went 4-1 and picked up an 8-0 major decision over fellow Cardinal rookie Dylan Morris and an 8-3 decision against Stanford freshman Thomas Kimbrell, who placed fourth overall
Redshirt freshman Evan Silver (125 pounds), true freshman Matt Garelli (141 pounds), senior Timmy Boone(149 pounds), Morris (174 pounds) and freshman Josh Marchok (heavyweight) all finished in the Top 6.
Up next, Stanford returns to The Farm to host Big Ten foe Michigan on Sunday, Nov. 18. The teams will square off at 2 p.m. in Burnham Pavilion.
Stanford's Tournament Results:
125 pounds
Evan Silver (3-2): dec. Taylor Hall (Cal Baptist), 8-3; dec. Jacob Goodwin (Drexel), 4-2; dec. Evan McKirdy (Cal Poly), 4-2; lost to Tyler Iwamura (unattached), 2-1; lost to Pat Prada (Navy), 5-2.
133 pounds
Ryan Mango (5-0 - 1st): maj. dec. Devon Lotito (Cal Poly), 14-4; fall Justo Rudy (unattached), 0:47; fall Alex Williams (San Francisco State), 4:37; maj. dec. Alex Annunciation (Cal Baptist), 15-5; tech. fall Ian Nickell (unattached), 18-3.
Peter Russo (1-2): fall Ivan Conchas (Menlo), 2:43; lost to Ian Nickell (unattached), 7-0; lost to Devon Lotito (Cal Poly), 5-3 (OT).
141 pounds
Matt Garelli (4-2): lost to Naveed Bagheri (San Francisco State), 11-2; dec. Chayse Jackson (Grand Canyon), 5-0; won by injury default over Kyle West (unattached); dec. Maxwell Hvolbek(Stanford - unattached), 5-2; fall Racelis Cardenas (Fresno City College), 4:14; lost to Frank Climato (Drexel), 9-5.
Maxwell Hvolbek (2-2): tech. fall Victor Tiscareno (Sacramento City College), 20-3; dec. Saul Garcia (Fresno City College), 8-2; lost to Brandon Rocha (Cal Poly), 5-2; lost to Matt Garelli(Stanford - unattached), 5-2.
Josh Lauderdale(2-2): lost to Jose Mendoza (unattached), 10-3; fall Kevin Coss (unattached), 4:27; maj. dec. Brady Day (unattached), 11-3; lost to Colt Shorts (unattached), 5-2.
149 pounds
Timmy Boone (4-2): dec. Dylan Cataline (Cal Baptist), 3-1; dec. Spencer Hill (Fresno City College), 4-2; lost to Jake Briggs (unattached), 6-4 (OT); maj. dec. Erik Martinez (unattached), 9-1; dec. Dylan Cataline (Cal Baptist), 6-3; lost to Dalton Kelley (unattached), F6:29.
Donovan Halpin (1-2): lost to Dalton Kelley (unattached), 4-0; dec. Micah Cruz (unattached), 6-1; lost to Spencer Hill (Fresno City College), 3-1 (OT).
157 pounds
Garrett Schaner (0-2): lost to Grant Paswell (unattached), 10-5; lost to Noel Blanco (Drexel), 8-7.
165 pounds
Jim Wilson(5-0 - 1st): dec. James Medeiros (unattached), 2-0; maj. dec. James Chou (unattached), 11-1; fall Connor King (Cal Poly), 4:00; dec. David Meza (unattached), 8-1; dec. Peyton Walsh (Navy), 2-0.
Peter Galli (3-2): dec. Andrew Balch (unattached), 5-2; dec. Justin Martin (Grand Canyon), 7-2; lost to Peyton Walsh (Navy), 10-3; maj. dec. Juan Carlo Maynes (Grand Canyon), 13-5; lost to Ryan Miller (Grand Canyon), 6-3.
174 pounds
Zach Nevills (4-1 - 3rd): dec. Magi Frazier (San Francisco State), 4-1; dec. Kenneth Tribble (Cal Baptist), 6-1; lost to Matthew Miller (Navy), 11-0; maj. dec. Dylan Morris (Stanford - unattached), 8-0; dec. Thomas Kimbrell(Stanford - unattached), 8-3.
Thomas Kimbrell (5-2 - 4th): tech. fall Max Tsutsui (Sacramento City College), 16-1; lost to Bryce Hammond (unattached), 12-0; dec. Austin Trujillo (unattached), 5-0; dec. Matthew Tsarnas (Simpson), 4-0, dec. Ryan Davies (Stanford - unattached), 5-3; won by injury default over Bryce Hammond (unattached), lost to Zach Nevills(Stanford - unattached), 8-3.
Dylan Morris (5-2): fall Bryan Argueta (Fresno City College), 2:15; lost to Matthew Tsarnas (Simpson), 7-2; won by forfeit over Dylan Hermann (unattached); fall Jeremy Coane (Fresno City College), 1:23; won by forfeit over Dustin Hernandez (unattached); dec. Connor Moran (Drexel), 12-7; lost to Zach Nevills(Stanford - unattached), 8-0.
Ryan Davies (4-2): won by forfeit over Dylan Hermann (unattached); lost to Connor Moran (Drexel), 13-4; tech. fall Bryan Argueta (Fresno City College), 16-0; won by injury default Aaron Swift (unattached); maj. dec. Kenneth Tribble (Cal Baptist), 13-2; lost to Thomas Kimbrell(Stanford - unattached), 5-3.
197 pounds
Michael Sojka (3-1 - 2nd): dec. David Dill (Cal Baptist), 5-3 (OT); dec. Joseph Goodwin (Cal Poly), 3-2; dec. Andrew Reggi (unattached), 3-1; lost to Brandon Palik (Drexel), 9-1.
Dan Scherer(3-1 - 2nd): dec. Austin Lobsinger (Simpson), 7-6 (OT); fall Brandon Sotomayor (unattached), 3:39; dec. Atticus Disney (Cal Poly), 2-1 (OT); lost to Tyrell Fortune (Grand Canyon), 6-2.
Josh Marchok (4-2): lost to John Max Wright (Drexel), 5-3; fall Nate Zobott (Grand Canyon), 5:19; won by forfeit over Paul Buchanan (Sacramento City College); won by injury default over Peter Angiuano (Grand Canyon); fall Cervantes Sam (unattached), 4:24; lost to Charles Merrill (Cal Baptist), 12-3.
Brendan Ter Wee (1-2): lost to Peter Angiuano (Grand Canyon), 7-4; dec. Steven Wood (CSU Bakersfield), 3-2; lost to George Portillo (Fresno City College), 5-3 (OT).


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Several recent meetings of top NASA and administration officials have provided a long-awaited look at the current NASA blueprint for sending human explorers to Mars and other destinations in the solar system. Speaking at the Humans 2 Mars Summit 2014 conference at George Washington University on April 22nd, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden outlined NASA's latest plans and explained the rationale behind them. Refer to the conference website for a video recording of Administrator Bolden's presentation.
NASA will take a three step approach. For the rest of this decade, the agency will use the International Space Station (ISS) to research life support systems necessary for sending astronauts deeper into space. In the 2020's, NASA will use cis-lunar space (lunar orbit) as a "proving ground" for new technologies and capabilities needed to go to Mars. And finally, NASA will… go to Mars, sometime after 2030!
Congress and the manned spaceflight community have long accepted the importance of the first and last steps. What's new is the middle step, the concept of using lunar orbit as a technology proving ground. This new step faces a tough up-hill fight, one that will go poorly for NASA if the agency fails to articulate the rationale and benefits behind their recent proposals.
Where did this proving ground idea come from?
The concept of using lunar orbit as a proving ground seemed to appear out of nowhere within the past few weeks. However, NASA now claims the idea evolved over several years. Administrator Bolden credits a speech by US President Barack Obama back in 2010 for getting the ball rolling.
The Obama-2010 speech outlined a vague plan for visiting an asteroid with human explorers around the year 2025 prior to sending an exploration team to Mars in the mid 2030's. Just about every Mars expert immediately trashed this approach as a bloated detour, one of the few times in recorded history that Mars experts have ever agreed on anything.
But not so fast! NASA still had marching orders from above, and the agency needed to make the best of the situation. The administration saved the Orion space capsule from an early death, much to the delight of our local Colorado space community since the Orion capsule is being developed at Lockheed Martin's Waterton Canyon complex. NASA leadership also reincarnated plans for a heavy lift vehicle, now called the Space Launch System (or sometimes jokingly the Senate Launch System).
After a capsule and a rocket to launch it on, the next thing NASA needed was a destination, one that fit their new vision (i.e. an asteroid). Unfortunately, good asteroid destinations proved hard to find. The known near-Earth asteroid population doesn't contain many good targets large enough to be detected - and with an orbit bringing the asteroid close enough to Earth. And thank goodness these asteroids are so hard to find… otherwise our fledgeling civilization may have already gone the way of the dinosaurs.
The Orion development team put together a very creative mission plan called "Plymouth Rock" to circumvent some of the difficulties. They found a few reasonable targets over the next decade and developed some creative ways to reach them. For reasons that are unclear, Plymouth Rock has failed to gain much traction within NASA and congress.
Instead, NASA announced a different approach last summer: rather than going to the asteroid, let's bring the asteroid to us. This new plan, called the Asteroid Redirect Mission (ARM), uses a robotic spacecraft to tow an asteroid closer to Earth, locking it into an orbit where astronauts can visit it any time over the next few decades.
Whether ARM will actually work or not is anyone's guess. Based on past NASA history, we can expect ARM to blow through its initial budget quickly and extend through time indefinitely. Moving an asteroid or boulder from an asteroid may even end up becoming one of the most difficult and expensive endeavors ever undertaken at NASA.
Capabilities vs Destinations
To understand the next iterations in the plan, we need to segway to a parallel discussion within the space agency and greater spaceflight community. A much older debate poses the question, "Should NASA be destination-driven or capability-driven?"
The destination/capability debate traces its roots to the destination-driven Apollo era. NASA focused on the Moon in the 1960's and achieved its goals - plus a whole lot more. Then the agency switched into a capability-driven mode from the 1970's until the early 2000's partly because it believed Mars to be a bridge too far - and too expensive. After spending as many inflation-adjusted dollars as in the Apollo era, NASA's results fell far short: an aging (now retired) space shuttle fleet and a partially built International Space Station.
Around ten years ago, NASA briefly regained its mojo by switching back into destination mode under Administrator Mike Griffin. They focused on a specific goal, Mars, and streamlined a plan to reach the Red Planet by using the lunar surface as a proving ground for specific technologies.
This plan, dubbed Constellation, was relatively cheap and safe compared to the current plan. Unfortunately, politics got in the way. A new presidential administration in 2008 sought to erase all vestiges of the previous administration, so… NASA switched back into capability mode and embarked on a program of technology development under current Administrator Bolden.
A valuable lesson learned about destination vs capability modes involves the cost. Capability mode tends to be far, far more expensive when measured against real results. The shortest and simplest explanation for this is the obvious fact that capability-driven projects have no incentive to reach a conclusion. Once a capability has been fully developed, research funding and staff disappear… and in a bureaucratic environment, funding and staff must never disappear.
So when you hear Administrator Bolden complaining about a lack of budget in his recent presentation, insert "due to our desire to operate in capability mode" onto the end of each sentence. NASA created its current budget constraints and now must live within them.
Capability testing in lunar orbit
This brings us to the recent announcements by Bolden and others in the current administration about what NASA will do next. The ARM mission needs a place to store its asteroid, one that's useful for developing capabilities should anyone ever decide to take a trip to Mars. NASA now believes that cis-lunar space fits their needs better than anywhere else, as evidenced by a memo to the NASA Advisory Council released last week.
To see if capability development in lunar orbit actually makes sense as a Mars precursor, we should consider what capabilities NASA still needs to develop prior to a Mars mission with human explorers. The list is pretty short: 1) a better landing system enabling larger payloads; 2) a more capable rocket; 3) a life support system capable of 180 days in space; 4) long-duration Mars habitats; 5) a better Earth return strategy.
Of the capabilities on this list, #1 is under active development, SLS achieves #2, and Orion achieves #3. None of these three capabilities require lunar orbit as a proving ground, though Orion radiation testing must happen somewhere outside the Earth's magnetosphere. Lunar orbit could suffice for testing Orion, but anywhere else would be just as good or better.
The fourth capability, long duration habitats, is unique to the surface of Mars. Testing can only be done there, though some specific components and technologies can be tested on ISS.
The fifth capability, Earth-return, could almost be considered optional since other Mars mission plans like Mars-One don't require an immediate return to Earth (while in fact enabling it). However, NASA still operates within an antiquated paradigm forbidding any discussion of delayed-return missions. They simply won't consider going to Mars until they have planned the return leg in excruciating detail.
So the real question becomes: "What Mars-to-Earth return capabilities can NASA test in lunar orbit?" Alas, beyond basic lunar orbital rendezvous (already achieved in 1969), the answer appears to be: "Nothing." The hardest parts of the return from Mars to Earth involve surface rendezvous, fuel generation, dust contamination, and years-long maintenance of unmanned systems in a hostile surface environment. Testing solutions for these problems in lunar orbit makes no sense.
I invite anyone from NASA management to answer the question above differently - or a broader question about general Mars capability testing in lunar orbit. Until they can identify specific benefits, clearly and concisely enough to satisfy friendly critics like your Examiner, they will never, ever be able to sell the ARM approach as a Mars precursor mission to tougher critics in Congress or the general public.
Speaking of tougher critics, the Washington Post just ran an op-ed hatchet job on Administrator Bolden's speech. Minus some inane blather about robotic missions and out-of-context ramblings about extra-solar destinations or aliens that have nothing to do with the current topic, this article presents an excellent example of NASA's uphill fight to educate the general public about their new direction and priorities. Expect to hear some of these warped arguments frequently over the next few years.
Other specifics in Bolden's speech
Several other items in the speech are worth mentioning. Administrator Bolden talked about the importance of learning how to "maneuver" in lunar orbit, and he also referred to the upcoming Mars landing system tests in June off the coast of Hawaii (see the link above, #1 in the capabilities list).
He longingly referred several times to Apollo's budget, which peaked at 4% of the US budget in the late 1960's, but rightly called any expectations of this level of public support "unrealistic." He did leave the door open for a smaller figure, perhaps 1%… which would still require Congress to double the NASA budget. The chances of this seem near-zero unless NASA can articulate its vision and satisfy its most vocal critics.
Fortunately, money is the least of NASA's problems. Administrator Bolden even referred to the real issues in his presentation: complexity and risk. It's nice to know he "gets it." Until the rest of NASA somehow learns this lesson, asteroids/ARM, the Moon, and Mars will all remain out of reach.
Bolden also made a very astute comment: "There are a thousand different ways to do what we want to do." He mentioned this when talking about people with unrealistic budget expectations who were trying to drive NASA in different directions. One wonders if he realizes his comment also applies to his own budget-busting, capability-driven mode of operation.
NASA could develop a 1000 different space mission plans and capabilities over the next 4000 presidential administrations. Will any of these actually take humanity to Mars and beyond? The answer is a resounding "no" until some future NASA administrator resists the siren's call of Just One More Capability… and actually decides it's time to go.


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Head somewhere over the rainbow and follow the yellow brick road to Theatre Under the Stars' presentation of the new stage adaptation of The Wizard of Oz.
Audiences will be treated to four new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber in addition to enhanced special effects, a stunning set and dazzling costumes made with Swarovski Elements.
These performances in the North American tour will play on March 4-16 at the Hobby Center's Sarofim Hall at 800 Bagby in Houston. Tickets, starting at $24, are available on-line at www.TUTS.com, by phone at (713) 558-TUTS or in person at the TUTS box office.
Danielle Wade will star as Dorothy and was chosen by the Canadian public through CBC TV's reality show "Over The Rainbow." Developed from the ever popular MGM screenplay, this new production contains all the beloved Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg songs from the Oscar®-winning movie score, all the favorite characters and iconic moments.
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ST. LOUIS (AP) - Jim Edmonds, whose bat propelled the St. Louis Cardinals' surprising first-round sweep of the Atlanta Braves, has been worrying himself to sleep these days wondering if he'll be able to keep it up.
"My biggest thing is I have that fear of having three good games, and coming out here the next time and not doing well," Edmonds said. "This is something I've got to carry on for the next 10 games or however long we play. There's always the pressure on me to not live on what I did last week."
Edmonds had an MVP-caliber season in his first year in the National League. He had career bests in home runs (42), RBIs (108) and runs (129), and played a Gold Glove-caliber defense in center field.
Against the Braves, he went 8-for-14 with two homers and seven RBIs, and also turned in a highlight reel over-the-shoulder catch at the warning track in Game 2. His two-run homer in Game 3 off Kevin Millwood was perhaps the big blow of the clinching 7-1 victory.
Now, the slate is clean again as the NL Central champions prepare for Game 1 of the NLCS against the New York Mets on Wednesday night.
"Shoot, now that I'm here, Atlanta was easy," Edmonds said. "The whole series was easy just because it's over.
"But I think that fear of not being able to do it again is what I think drives this team."
Manager Tony La Russa likes it when his first-round big star is far from smug.
"It's a great series to pat him on the back and talk about it in November," La Russa said. "I'm glad fans who hadn't seen us very much got a chance to see how great a player he is, but I'm like our fans. What do you do next?"
Edmonds' first postseason experience has been everything he expected, including the tension level. He feels it most in center field.
"I didn't think it would so nerve-wracking," Edmonds said. "When we're up by two or three runs and one guy gets on, a home run puts them right back in the game, and that's something I'm always worried about."
Defense could be at a premium in the NLCS, with both teams anticipating low scoring.
Game 1 matches Cardinals 20-game winner Darryl Kile against Mike Hampton (15-10). Kile could go twice on three days' rest in Games 4 and 7, if needed.
"He's our best guy, just like Bob Gibson or Dave Stewart," La Russa said.
Kile (20-9), who never went on short rest this season, seemed receptive enough to the idea. He was 1-1 with a 3.38 ERA in two starts against the Mets this season, including a complete game.
"My job is to be ready," he said. "This time of the year, there's no such thing as aches and pains."
Mets pitchers are working on a streak of 18 consecutive scoreless innings, including a one-hitter by Bobby Jones in the clinching victory over the Giants on Sunday. They've got another left-hander, Al Leiter, set to go in Game 2 against a St. Louis lineup that usually has five left-handed hitters.
Hampton doesn't consider that much of an advantage, the way the Cardinals treated Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine of the Braves.
"They're really hot," Hampton said. "It's going to be a real test. They're a great team and they wouldn't be here if they weren't."
The only lineup change La Russa figures to make is using Eric Davis, a .390 hitter against left-hander this season. Davis will bat cleanup and will start in place of either J.D. Drew or Ray Lankford.
Drew is a .409 career hitter (9-for-22) against the Mets and Lankford batted just .135 against lefties this year, but La Russa likes his experience.
Of the four left-handed batters the Cardinals will leave in the lineup, leadoff hitter Fernando Vina batted .267 against lefties, Edmonds batted .270 with 11 of his career-high 42 homers and Will Clark batted .282.
The Mets' Mike Piazza carried a September slump into the first round of the playoffs, with zero RBIs against the Giants. But Piazza, a career .211 postseason hitter, doesn't appear frustrated.
"I hit a couple balls hard the other day and obviously I don't have anything to show for it," Piazza said. "But you can't be so preoccupied with it that it starts to really take away from your next at-bat."
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i shared my home made mince pies with my pony this xmas and he liked them, yum yum. However, same as us human, he has to watch his waistline so he was only allowed one on xmas eve, one on xmas and one on boxing day and all of them were without any icing sugar of course.
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haha this question made me laugh! i take it u mean fruit filled xmas mince pies?!!! in that case yes they probably could as a wee treat but it wouldnt benefit their health ;-)
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Horses cannot eat meat at all! Although this doesn't mean they won't-but they shoudn't at all.
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GOING GYPSY: a guide to resourcesSo, you want to explore the world of Django Reinhardt and jazz Manouche? These resources will get you started in the right direction.
The Best of Django Reinhardt (Blue Note)
Djangology (Bluebird)
In Solitaire (Definitive Records)
Bireli Lagrene, Gipsy Project (Available through Gypsy Jazz.net)
Selmer #607 (Available through DjangoBooks.com)
The Rosenberg Trio Live at Samois (Available through DjangoBooks.com)
Jimmy Rosenberg, Angelo Debarre and Bireli Lagrene: The One and Only (Available through DjangoBooks.com)
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Bury Me Standing: The Gypsies and Their Journey by Isabel Fonseca
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The axial skeletonThe 80 bones of the axial skeleton form the vertical axis of the body. They include the bones of the skull, spinal column, ribs, and sternum (breastbone). Of the 28 bones in the skull, 8 form the cranium that encases the brain; the rest are bones of the face, the ossicles of the middle ear, and the hyoid bone, which is suspended at the back of the jaw by muscles and a ligament and supports the base of the tongue.
The skull is attached to the top (superior end) of the spinal column, also called the spine or backbone. The spine has 33 vertebrae, stacked on one another to provide a flexible column that surrounds and protects the spinal cord. Arcing forward from the vertebrae are 12 pairs of ribs, most of which are attached at the front to the sternum, forming a protective cage (the rib-cage) around the heart and lungs.
The appendicular skeletonThe appendicular skeleton consists of 126 bones and includes the two limb girdles – the pectoral girdle (or shoulder) and the pelvic girdle (or pelvis) – and their attached limb bones, which comprise the upper and lower extremities. The appendicular skeleton is joined to the axial skeleton at the two girdles.
The shoulders and upper limbs are made up of 64 bones. There are two bones in each shoulder: the clavicle (collarbone) and scapula (shoulder-blade); three in each arm – the humerus (upper-arm bone) and the radius and ulna (forearm bones); eight carpals in each wrist; five metacarpals in each palm; and 14 phalanges in the digits of each hand (two in each thumb and three in each finger).
The pelvic girdle consists of two innominate (hip) bones. There are 30 bones in each of the lower limbs: a femur (thigh-bone), a patella (kneecap), and tibia and fibula (lower-leg bones) in each leg; seven tarsals in the ankle, heel, and back part of the foot; five metatarsals in the middle of each foot; and 14 phalanges in the toes (two in each big toe and three in each other toe).
Function of the skeletonThe skeleton plays a crucial role in movement by providing a strong, stable but mobile framework on which the muscles can act. In effect, it consists of a series of independently movable internal levers on which the muscles can pull to move different parts of the body.
The skeleton also supports and protects body organs, notably the brain and spinal cord, which are encased in the skull and spine, and the heart and lungs, which are protected by the ribs. The ribs also make breathing possible by supporting the chest cavity so that the lungs are not compressed, and by helping in the breathing movements themselves.
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Throughout the history of the sport of bodybuilding, few bodybuilders have had more of an impact on the culture and industry than the ones of the modern era today. As television and newspapers grew along today with the internet, these bodybuilders really lifted the once hidden sport into the mainstream media. They did so on the backs of popular magazines as well as on their own backs bench pressing hundreds of pounds week in week out. (View Slideshow)
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
*Waves* I am still here!
I haven't been doing too much for the last couple of weeks, I needed a little break from everything. I still do, but am managing the best I can with what I have to work with. I haven't been doing much in the way of exercise OR eating, my feet and ankles continue to be a painful problem, I did a 5k walk/jog on Oct 30, and another on Nov 6, and nothing in between or since.
I eliminated about half of my feet pains by loosening my shoelaces a bit...who the hell would have thought tight laces would hurt that bad?!?! Hoping that Santa has a new pair of shoes in his budget for me, I am thinking (hoping) that will help even more with my foot pain.
I slacked off on my eating as well...my mind just needed a break from what feels like endless meal planning, on top of trying to eat perfectly on a very tight budget.
I am thankful that my beau is able to get in to work now....now I am just praying that he get lots of sales done because he works commission only! One thing at a time though. We have been through the rough before and we can handle it again.
With all that has been going on and my focus being mainly on not flipping out, I have actually maintained my weight, pretty much, I have been bouncing 2 pounds back and forth, but its something I can live with for now.
I even got up the nerve to try on some of the other jeans that I have hanging in my closet, and while many of them are comfortable to wear standing up...I would not be able to sit in them for 8 hours at work. My muffin top is just still too much when I sit.
I am so frustrated with only having one pair of jeans that fit and was hoping that with losing 31 pounds, I would be able to get in to something smaller. I was in a size 26, but they were stretchy so I am guessing they are more like a 28, because the 24's are just not going to work if I want to sit.
I also noticed that while I have lost lots of inches, they seem to be coming off from my whole body evenly, which means I still have the shape that I hate...I will be working on my tummy and hips next.
So far, I have dropped 31 pounds, and my cholesterol is just about normal. Oh, and I also dropped 5 points off of my BMI....my next project is working on my tummy and core muscles....I think I slouch when I jog...I usually stop every 3/4 to 1 mile and have to touch my toes and let my back pop, it pops all the way from my tailbone to my shoulderblades!
I will be postponing my official 5k. Kind of a bummer, but there will be others. At least I know that I am ABLE go that far, whether it is with a big group of people or alone. Thinking about beginning my work towards my 10k that I want to be able to complete by springtime.
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Not long after introducing the Wildfire in India, HTC has now also released there the Desire, which is the company's flagship Android smartphone (but you already knew that, right?).
Unlike in China, where the Desire comes with Android 2.2 Froyo, the Indian Desire is launched with Android 2.1 on-board. An update to Froyo shouldn't be too far away though.
The HTC Desire costs 28,900 INR in India (free of contract, of course). That's about $621 – almost double the price of the Wildfire, but relatively on par with the prices of other high-end Android handsets available in India, like the Motorola Milestone XT720 or the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10.
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I found this pancake recipe in a newspaper nearly 50 years ago and have used it ever since. —Karel Hurt, Cortez, Colorado
- 2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup egg substitute
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raisins
- In a small bowl, combine oats and buttermilk; let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in egg substitute and oil; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir in the wet ingredients just until moistened; add raisins.
- Pour batter by heaping 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot griddle coated with cooking spray; turn when bubbles form on top. Cook until second side is golden brown. Yield: 12 pancakes.
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Huddleston Farmhouse in Cambridge City originally welcomed travelers heading west on the National Road beginning in the 1840s. The travelers' stories fascinate children and teach them about what daily Hoosier life was like in the pioneer era. Huddleston Farmhouse is located 47 miles east of Indianapolis and 17 miles west of Richmond.
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Capital City Critters Walking Tour
Introduces children in first through third grades to architecture and the art of observation by challenging them to find the animals and mythological creatures that are surprisingly prevalent in Indianapolis's downtown architecture. Along the way, students learn about the historical figures represented in public sculpture. [Meets Indiana Department of Education Social Studies Academic Standards 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.3.4, 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3, 2.2.4, 3.1.2, 3.1.4, 3.5.1, 3.5.3]Historic Downtown Indianapolis Walking Tour
Blends discussions of architecture and history in an ideal guided tour for fourth and fifth grade students. Students learn how the development of Indiana as a territory and a state affected the city of Indianapolis. They also learn about the preservation of historic buildings from different eras of the city's history, and hear about modern buildings that dominate the city's skyline. [Meets Indiana Department of Education Social Studies Academic Standards 3.1.2, 3.1.4, 4.1.6, 4.1.8, 4.1.9, 4.2.3]Policies for school group walking tours:To ensure that teachers and students have a rich and safe educational experience, we require:
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