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Writers Mull Clues from Obama's 1st Inaugural Address
State of the Union speeches are too often glorified laundry lists, topped off with sober warnings and peppered with soaring riffs of inspiration. The best of them offer a coherent vision, JFK's inaugural address being a frequently-cited example. Obama's first inaugural address, however, breaks the mold a little, according to the interpretation of various columnists and writers
Peggy Noonan's column, "Meet President Obama" in today's Wall St. Journal, for example, says Obama "used language with which traditional Republicans would be thoroughly at home." Noonan called it "Low-key and sober" and "not an especially-rousing speech." But she adds "This is not all bad. When a speech is so calm and cool that you have to read it to absorb it fully, the speech just may get read."
This was not the sound of candidate Barack Obama but President Obama, not the sound of the man who appealed to the left wing of his party but one attempting to appeal to the center of the nation. It was not a joyous, audacious document, not a call to arms, but a reasoned statement by a Young Sobersides.
Noonan's most interesting observation is the contrast between Reagan, Clinton and Obama on the role of government: Reagan's "government is not the answer, government is the problem," Bill Clinton's statement that the "the era of big government is over" vs. Obama's "The question we ask today is not whether our government is too big or too small, but whether it works."
Noonan spins this as further evidence of Obama's centrism. I'd say it was a convincing and long-overdue knell for the era of knee-jerk government-bashing. As Harold Meyerson put it in his WaPo column,
We measure the merit of government, he added, not by how wide a berth it gives the market but by "whether it helps families find jobs at a decent wage, care they can afford, a retirement that is dignified."... With those words, the age of Reagan was ceremoniously but unambiguously interred. For 30 years, the widely shared prosperity created and then enjoyed by the Greatest Generation has been eroding. Obama's speech was the first presidential inaugural to address the narrowing of American prosperity and to announce the intention to broaden it again.
In his contribution to a New York Times round-up of various presidential speechwriters' analysis of Obama's address, another Republican, William Safire expresses a view similar to Noonan, calling Obama's address "solid, respectable, uplifting, suitably short, superbly delivered" and generally themeless, but it "fell short of the anticipated immortality." In the same round-up Clinton speechwriter Jeff Shesol called it "a display of strength (his) and a summoning of strength (ours)" and saw a clear strategy emerge from the address: "He long ago proved that he could make people weep. Today he seemed determined to make them think and, more important, to act."
WaPo's George Will also detected in his column a note of "cultural traditionalism" and a "theme of responsibility" in Obama's inaugural address, but Will is more worried than Republican colleagues Noonan and safire about the return of Big Government:
...More than any predecessor except the first, the 44th president enters office with the scope of its powers barely circumscribed by law, and even less by public opinion...Obama's unprecedented power derives from the astonishing events of the past four months that have made indistinct the line between public and private sectors. Neither the public as currently alarmed, nor Congress as currently constituted, nor the Constitution as currently construed is an impediment to hitherto unimagined executive discretion in allocating vast portions of the nation's wealth.
The L.A. Times' Susan Salter Reynolds had one of the more interesting round-up articles, featuring short comments by a dozen writers on Obama's address, including this from author Ron Calrson:
What courage to use a complex sentence talking to a million people! By expecting the best of us, he just might get it.
And memoirist Patricia Hampl had this to say about Obama's choice of words:
I was glad, that he denied himself rhetorical flourishes and gave a speech as refined and restrained in its power so that political language itself was restored to its greatest value -- saying what the speaker means.
The American Prospect's Mark Schmitt's "A Farewell to Words" explains Obama's oration as part of a deliberate shift from the rhetoric of inspiration to the unveiling of a practical agenda:
And yet, the president has moved on. Through the course of the campaign, his words slowly came down to earth, from inspiring and cocky to the mundane and practical. As the "gathering clouds" of the economic crisis became too dark to ignore, he accelerated his move from inspiration to work. His words no longer serve the purpose of pulling us up but of naming and giving order to the work to be done: roads, the electric grid, ending torture, restoring America's place in the world.
I would say that Obama's first presidential address was more moderate in style than in the substance of reforms he is advocating --- which indicate a very sharp and most welcome departure from the failed policies of his predecessor. President Obama is clearly preparing the nation for a rocky ride in the months ahead, and laying the groundwork for an ambitious reform agenda to return America to peace and prosperity.


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The story of the "Big Bang Theory" engagement is making headlines in the UK and across the world and sparking a huge social media reaction.
In a story that was updated Friday, the Daily Mail headline read, "SPOILER ALERT: 'Oh my God, yes!' Kaley Cuoco agrees to marry Johnny Galecki on The Big Bang Theory"
The Big Bang sitcom is a huge hit in the UK as it is in the USA. The Mail story sparked 164 comments as of Sunday morning.
There is also news of a spoiler for the season finale. Caution, if you do not want to know what happens, please stop reading now!
TVLine reports that Sheldon will go AWOL from the finale episode.
"He gets the hell out of there and I have no idea where he's going or what he's planning," actor Jim Parsons told TV Line.
The Big Bang Theory engagement has left some fans concerned about how it could affect Leonord and Sheldon's relationship. Apparently the change was enough that Sheldon took off for the finale. No doubt fans will be kept wondering all summer what happened to Sheldon and what he will do when he gets back next season. Parsons said he won't know until he reads the season opening script. And he hasn't read it yet.
Last week's episode of "The Big Bang Theory" titled "The Gorilla Dissolution" saw the engagement of Leonard and Penny. See the video above if you haven't watched it already.
The episode begins with Penny's bad day at work when she gets fired from her acting gig from Serial Apeist" after she got into an argument with the director.
"I need to start making some smart decisions," Penny said after being fired from that gig.
Leonard, understandably was suspicious about Penny's sudden interest in marrying him. Leonard told Penny that he saw himself as a healthy bran muffin instead of an exciting, diabetes-inducing Pop-Tart. He insisted on knowing what she needed from him.
Penny responded, "You, you stupid Pop-Tart!"
Leonard then pulled out the engagement ring he has carried in his wallet for years.
Readers of the UK's Daily Mail were upset that the paper revealed the spoiler before they had the chance to watch the episode.
This Manchester's remarks were typical of some of those complaints: No. "What I meant was that it is counterproductive to write 'Spoiler alert' if you're going to write the spoiler right after it in the headline. By all means give the game away, but do so WITHIN the actual article once the reader has clicked on it, and NOT in the headline. Understand? Sorry if this needs to be simplified further for you.."
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In a recent Maria Claire article, Botox For Your Hair?, it explores remedies for aging scalps and hair. The article includes a reference to the Hair Foundation's partner, HairMax Lasercomb.
It begins by explaining one of our aging hair challenges: the production of less keratin.
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THE famed Piccaninnie Ponds - loved by cave divers and home to diverse marine life - will become the latest Australian site to receive protection under the world's wetlands treaty.
The federal government has listed the ponds under the treaty - known as the Ramsar Convention - making them the 65th Australian site to receive the recognition and the first since NSW's Paroo River Wetlands in 2007.
A short distance from the Victorian-South Australian border, Piccaninnie Ponds is fed by freshwater springs and contains a series of underwater limestone caves, some as deep as 110 metres, which have been frequented by divers and snorkellers for decades.
Grant Pearce, site director for the Cave Divers Association of Australia, has spent years surveying and studying the ponds. He said the caves offered spectacular views because of their water clarity, and the site was important because of the groundwater-dependent ecosystem it hosted.
''People come from around the world to Piccaninnie Ponds from a diving point of view,'' Mr Pearce said. ''The rock formations are very sculptured, very gothic if you like.''
The wetlands are known to support at least seven nationally threatened species, including the critically endangered orange-bellied parrot and the endangered Australasian bittern. They are also home to significant marine life, including the dwarf galaxias, Southern pygmy perch and Yarra pygmy perch, as well as tortoises, freshwater lobsters, crabs, shrimp and eels.
The decision by the Commonwealth to list the site follows a nomination by the South Australian government. Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke said the international recognition would give the site further protection under national environment law.
Piccaninnie Ponds joins other significant Australian wetlands sites to be recognised under the Ramsar treaty, including the Lower Lakes and Coorong, the Barmah Forest and the Hattah Lakes.
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St. John's Edges Past UMass Swimming
Nov. 25, 2002
AMHERST, Mass. -- The University of Massachusetts men's and women's swim teams fell to St. John's on Saturday in Jamaica, N.Y. The Red Storm beat the Minutemen, 156-101, while the St. John's women's team edged past UMass, 137-123. The men's team is now 2-1 on the season while the Minutewomen fall to 1-2.
In a closely contested battle, the Minutewomen were led by juniors Diana Alberti (Wantagh, N.Y.) and Christen Dexter (Centerville, Mass.). Alberti finished first in the 100- and 200-yard butterfly, recording times of 59.47 and 2:08.52, respectively.
Dexter placed first in two events for the Minutewomen, winning both the 100-yard breaststroke (1:02.42) and the 200-yard breaststroke (2:26.19). Dexter and Alberti were both also members of the first-place 200-yard medley relay team. Teamed with junior Lauren Rowell (Hamburg, N.Y.) and senior Lizzy Boyle (Darien, Conn.), the Minutewomen posted a 1:50.77 finish in the event.
Rowell also placed first in the 100-yard backstroke for UMass, recording a time of 1:01.57. Another first-place finisher for UMass was freshman Aimee Bourassa (Ottawa, Ontario), who won the 200-yard freestyle (1:57.91).
Leading the way for the men's team was seniors Chad Arnold (Mohnton, Pa.) and Ryan Zaucha (Auburn, Calif.), along with junior Sean Collins (North Reading, Mass.). Arnold tallied two second-place finishes against St. John's in the 50- and 100-yard freestyle, recording times of 21.83 and 47.87, respectively.
Collins earned second-place honors in the 100-yard breast (1:01.71) and was a member of the second-place 200-yard medley relay team. Teamed with seniors Darren Johnson (York, Maine) and Zaucha, along with sophomore Owen Scollan (Lowell, Mass.), Collins helped UMass record a 1:37.67 finish. Collins also finished third in the 200-yard breast (2:18.90), finishing right behind Zaucha, who placed second at 2:11.53.
Both the men's and women's swimming and diving teams will return to action in two weeks when they compete at the Yale Invitational on Dec. 6-8.
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20 Reasons Why Smaller Is Better
From Dean Dowd on February 11, 2009 in Green Remodeling
I own a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. Due to economic meltdown Ill be downsizing soon to a 2 bedroom, 1 bath home - thats half of what Im living in now. Im actually happier with the idea of living smaller. My $350 monthly electric bill will be reduced by half or more. My house cleaning time will be cut in half. To fit into a smaller home Ill need to sell half of my belongings, which will make my load lighter (and I dont use or need most of my stuff anyway). The thing you need to ask yourself (and, trust me, Ive asked myself this question) is how much house do you need to be happy? On that note I put together a list of 20 reasons why smaller is better.
Smaller is better because ..
- You use less construction materials when building a small home. The U.S. National Association of Home Builders estimates the materials used in building a 2,082 square foot house to include 13,837 board-feet of framing lumber, 11,550 square feet of sheathing, and almost 17 tons of concrete.
- A smaller home needs less paint, carpet, drapes, etc.
- You use less land when building a small home.
- Reduced heating bill.
- Reduced air conditioning bill.
- Reduced lighting.
- Youll accumulate less stuff, saving you money.
- Bigger homes have greater surface area, increasing heat loss and unwanted heat gain and generally need longer runs for ducting and hot water pipes, which amounts to a significant loss in conveyance of warm air, chilled air, and hot water.
- Lower mortgage payment.
- Lower property tax.
- Lower insurance premium.
- Less expensive to operate and maintain.
- Quality versus quantity instead of buying more space, go smaller but ensure better/quality building.
- Easier to keep clean.
- Cheaper to furnish.
- Simpler living & less stress.
- More cash reserves in the bank.
- Exchange material desires for spiritual well-being.
- Smaller environmental footprint.
- Because theyre cozier, they get you outside more.
Back in the old days homes were smaller. In the 1950s the average size home was half the size that it is today. Over the years, the average family size has shrunk, so why have homes doubled in size?
Average household size has dropped from 3.67 members in 1940 to 2.62 in 2002, yet the average size of new houses increased from about 1,100 square feet in the 40s to 2,340 in 2002. Using an average as a basis, in the 1940s-50s, houses were built with about 290 square feet per family member; however, in 2003 houses provided 893 square feet per family member. Heres another example that demonstrates our hunger for bigger & more: back in the 60s less than half (48%) of new single family homes had garages for two or more cars and, by 2002 that figure climbed to 82%. In the mid 70s 20% of new single family homes had 2.5 or more bathrooms and in 2002 that number increased to 55%.
McMansions encourage excess and are basically glorified storage space for stuff. In many cases owning a huge house is a status symbol keeping up with the Joneses. You really dont need all those rooms and that double wide wasted hallway. Stick with the rooms you use the most (kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, family room) and cut the rest.
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According to Enchanted Learning, a site that charts inventions, the potato chip was invented in 1853 by George Crum.
Crum was a Native American/African American chef at the Moon Lake Lodge resort in Saratoga Springs, New York.
French fries were popular at the restaurant during that time, and one day a diner complained that the fries were too thick. Although Crum made a thinner batch, the customer was still unsatisfied. The chef kept slicing them thinner, then fried them to a crisp, and seasoned them heavily with salt. By then, they were too thin to eat with a fork. Crum expected the fussy customer to dislike them, but the man praised them highly. So the potato chips were invented by accident. The chips became popular and subsequently became known as "Saratoga chips" or "potato crunches."
The evolution of the potato chip
- Crum accidentally invented the potato chip in 1853 and called them Saratoga chips and potato crunches.
- The chips were packaged and sold in New England.
- Crum later opened his own restaurant in 1860 and continued to sell the chips.
- William Tappendon manufactured and marketed the chips in Cleveland, Ohio in 1895.
- Salesman Herman Lay sold potato chips from the trunk of his car in southern USA in the 1920s.
- Laura Scudder, who owned a potato chip factory in Monterey Park, California invented a wax paper potato chip bag to keep the chips fresh and crunchy in 1926. The bag made the potato chips even more popular.
- Today the global potato chip market generates total revenues over $16.4 billion. This accounts for 35.5% of the total savory snacks market of $46.1 billion.
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Yes, that's right, I called Ed Schultz an asshole. There are blue dog Democrats, or as they're also called, Democrats who still love the spirit of America and then there are assholes like this guy. Well, I guess MSNBC, or as it now called MSDNC; is supposedly courting this loose cannon. Wonderful. As if that network did not have enough Liberal blowhards on there already.
Via the New York Observer:
The Observer has learned that MSNBC president Phil Griffin is in discussions with syndicated talk radio host Ed Schultz about possibly joining the network on a full-time basis. It is unclear what exactly the job would entail should Mr. Schultz and MSNBC come to an agreement.
On March 10, Mr. Schultz, who bills himself as the "most listened-to progressive radio talk show host in America," guest-hosted on MSNBC's 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. As The Observer reported at the time, the appearance touched off a wave of rumors among MSNBC staffers that Mr. Schultz was being groomed to join the network as an anchor.
Eight days later, on Wednesday, March 18, Mr. Schultz was back in the anchor chair, again, filling in for David Shuster on the 6 p.m. show.
One network source told The Observer that an offer has already been extended to Mr. Schultz. A network spokesperson denied that any offer has been made.
When reached by phone on Friday morning, Mr. Schultz also denied that Mr. Griffin had made him an offer. He said that he had received some kind words from MSNBC management on the heels of his guest-hosting gigs. But, according to Mr. Schultz, MSNBC brass has given him no definite word yet about his future—if he has one—at the cable news network.
I can tell you right now, I can handle Chris Matthews, I can handle Shuster, and I can even; believe it or not, handle Olbermann. But this idiot, no way, no how, not on your best day. He is nothing more than a loose cannon, who parrots the damned talking points of the far left. Yeah, kind of like Olbermann. But at least Olbermann has a polish to his act. Schultz comes off as some drunken rabble-rouser in a bar; you know, the kind that you usually had to kick the crap out of, to get him to leave you alone? Yeah, he is that kind of an guy.
Let me put it to you this way; I would rather be strapped to a chair and forced to listen to Sean Hannity sing or that one idiot who sung "Let the eagle soar"; over and over and over, before I'd want to listen to Schultz. Yes, he is that annoying.
- Justin Gardner / Donklephant: MSNBC Falling Further Down The Partisan Slope
- Matt Corley / Think Progress: Report: MSNBC 'in discussions' with Ed Schultz for 'full-time' job.
- Michael Calderone / Michael Calderone's Blog: Report: Schultz in discussions with MSNBC
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The Vespa GTS 300 Super is a more powerful Vespa that hasn't been produced since 1946. It has been created to continue the elegant sporty lines seen on the legendary models of the Vespa GS 1955, the 90SS of '66, the 200 Rally of '72, the ET3 of '75 and the T5 of 1985.
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Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz made headlines last week when he snapped a selfie with President Barack Obama during the team's visit to the White House. The photo caused a stir because word got out that it was a promotional stunt encouraged by Samsung. Of course "Saturday Night Live" provided a spoof skit of Big Papi. Actor Keenan Thompson played the role of Ortiz and according to Yahoo Sports on April 13, Thompson received thumbs up from the Red Sox DH.
Both Ortiz and Samsung have denied reports of the stunt, as Ortiz has an endorsement deal with the company. But it didn't stop "SNL" from making fun of the situation and in the process, imitating Big Papi. Thompson did a good job capturing both the mannerisms and personality of the MLB star. The four-minute skit covered the selfie, Ortiz's pronunciation of Samsung and other promotional deals.
Thompson also nailed Ortiz's accent, telling "Weekend Update" co-anchor Colin Jost that he was paid "100,000…chickens" by Samsung for the now infamous White House selfie. That just triggered talk about a "big Dominican lunch" held at the White House visit. Chik-Fil-A even got a shout out in the skit, as Ortiz named the fast food chain as one of his endorsements because he loves chicken so much.
Overall, "SNL" and Keenan Thompson did a good job at bringing light to the controversy that surrounded the photo and captured all the enthusiasm of Big Papi. Ortiz is currently in New York with the Red Sox involved in a four-game series with the New York Yankees, but proved just how much of a good sport he is. On Sunday, Ortiz gave his own endorsement for Thompson. He gave him a thumps up by tweeting, "Have to give a shout out to #Keenan Thompson for that skit on @nbcsnl."


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Fans and Hollywood peers are still reeling from the Feb. 2 death of Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. The 46-year-old actor was discovered by a friend on Sunday and is believed to have died of a heroin overdose. On Monday, police announced that they found five empty heroin bags, along with 65 other unused bags of the drug in his Manhattan apartment. Police investigators also announced that they are trying to track down footage from a surveillance video at a bank where Hoffman is suspected of withdrawing money from an ATM and purchasing heroin.
When tragedies like this strike the film community, there's a tendency to mythologize the actors who have passed away, but in the case of Hoffman, he truly was one of the greatest actors of his generation. He was nominated for four Academy Awards and won the Best Actor Oscar in 2006 for his performance as the writer Truman Capote in "Capote." He also had lead roles in Charlie Kaufman's 2008 directorial debut "Synecdoche, New York" as well as two forthcoming independent films that he promoted just two weeks ago at Sundance, "A Most Wanted Man" and "God's Pocket."
Yet Hoffman may end up being best remembered for his talents as a character actor. IMDB credits him with an astonishing 63 roles since 1991, when he made his debut as a guest star on "Law & Order." One of his first roles was as a prep-school peer of Chris O'Donnell in "Scent of a Woman," and before long he found supporting roles in films like "Money for Nothing," "The Getaway" and "Twister." However, the two roles that first displayed his real talent as an actor were in a pair of Paul Thomas Anderson films, a director with whom he would continually collaborate. He was featured as a young craps player in Anderson's debut, "Hard Eight," then gave a memorable performance as a closeted porn-shoot boom operator in "Boogie Nights."
In addition to "Boogie Nights," Hoffman appeared in several of the best independent films of the past two decades. He was terrific in "The Big Lebowski" as Bradt, the assistant to the rich paraplegic Jeffery Lebowski. Hoffman also co-starred as a sad and desperate neighbor in "Happiness" by Todd Solondz, one of the most audacious comedies ever made. And although his role was small, he was brilliant as the real-life rock journalist Lester Bangs in Cameron Crowe's masterpiece "Almost Famous."
As time went on, Hoffman regularly alternated his roles in smaller independent films with more traditional Hollywood fare. He made a great villain in "Mission: Impossible III," was an important part of the ensemble cast of the "Silence of the Lambs" prequel "Red Dragon," and absolutely stole "Charlie Wilson's War" right out from under Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts.
He was also a welcome addition to the second "Hunger Games" film, "Catching Fire" where he played Plutarch Heavensbee. Although Hoffman had completed shooting on the third film in the series, Entertainment Weekly reports that he was scheduled for seven more days of shooting on the film's final installment. It remains unclear how the film will work around his death.
Like too many other creative spirits, Hoffman had substance abuse issues that plagued him from an early age. When he was just 22-years-old, he checked into rehab and told NPR in an interview that , "People who don't have a problem with alcohol don't have a problem with alcohol. You know, they have their couple of glasses of wine and they go on their way. You know what I mean? And that's just the way it is. I am just not one of those people." Last spring, he checked into rehab for prescription drugs after falling off the wagon, but friends believed that he had put his demons behind him.
"I saw him last week, and he was clean and sober, his old self," David Bar Katz, the friend who found Hoffman, told the New York Times. "I really thought this chapter was over."
Although his life was cut tragically short, Hoffman's legacy as a versatile and fearless actor will live on for years to come. He is survived by his longtime partner Mimi O'Donnell and three children.


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Canada: LG Optimus Net now available at Virgin Mobile for $99.99
The LG Optimus Net is now available at Virgin Mobile in Canada – after no official announcement, no press release, no communication whatsoever from the carrier. So what we have here then is the pure definition of a silent launch.
The Optimus Net is a low-end device in this day and age, yet a couple of years ago its specs would have made it a lot more interesting. Still, at least it's very reasonably priced. You can get one for just $99.99, and that's on prepaid.
So if you'd like to grab a cheap Android device for someone who's just become interested in this whole smartphone thing, or want an additional handset for yourself, Virgin Mobile is waiting for your order.
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Love your music but can't understand why it sends your cat or dog flying out of the room? Well, apparently it's because your furry friend hears the high and low frequencies in sounds that the human ear can't detect – so playing your favorite tunes can really irritate, disturb or even scare your pet. Here's a clever solution that could soon have you both in auditory heaven - the My Pet Speaker. It reduces the unsettling frequencies of music - so it's gentle on your pet's ears - and lets you still enjoy the music you love. Read More
If I had to choose a job in a restaurant kitchen, then the saucier or sauce chef would be my last choice. Considered inferior to the sous-chef and head-chef, the saucier is responsible for preparing all the accompanying sauces for meals…making sure they aren't lumpy, they don't stick to the pan or worse, burn. I've seen enough TV celebrity chefs abusing their kitchen staff to know this is one job I would refuse. However, if I had the Autonomous Saucier at hand - all would be fine. This clever kitchen device automatically stirs your sauce whilst you get on with other food preparation. Pure genius…Read More
Ever been too slow to capture that perfect photographic moment? Well, with the Camera Waist Block lock – you'll have instant access to your camera, giving you ample time to make photographic history. Or … you could make like you're the sheriff in a wild west town and spend all day telling people to "hold it or I'll shoot!"Read More
Wouldn't you love a dollar for every time you heard the phrase "paperless office" being bandied about during the 90s? Unfortunately, it just didn't happen, did it? On the contrary - as computer and printer technology continued to evolve and printing emails or web pages became quicker and easier - paper use rapidly increased. Manufacturers are coming up with some very clever ideas to reduce ink and paper costs. We've seen portable printers that use zero-ink technology and now there's PrePeat – an innovative office printer that not only uses no ink or toner, it reuses paper. Read More
I'm not sure about TV celebrity chefs any more…nothing personal, but they have really raised the bar when it comes to preparing food for guests. Are we expected to smear, tower or stack all our food - or do we just arrange it in one messy heap? Who knows? However, if you do want to look like a professional - the Transfer board could help. Its simple but clever design helps you move chopped food to a single plate quickly and effortlessly - which will make it easier to cook…and to impress.Read More
Realizing that little ones grow up so fast designers are increasingly creating innovative baby products that are designed to last. The Soleil 1,2,3 baby bed from Castor & Chouca, is a case in point. Made from eco-friendly, recyclable materials - it starts off as a baby bassinet, it then transforms into a child's bed and finally, a child's desk. This is one clever and functional piece of furniture that can be used long after your child has grown out of diapers.Read More
When did baby strollers get so high-tech? The Origami stroller power-folds itself open and shut at the touch of a button and has a built-in generator that charges the battery with every step you take. You can even choose to add options like powered speakers for your MP3 player, daytime running lights, or an adapter to charge your mobile phone. You want more features? Well read on…Read More
Are you sick and tired of spending valuable time commuting to work and enduring peak-hour traffic and road rage? Well now that most people have access to mobile phones, email, video conferencing and the Internet - the dream of trading in an office job for working from home can become a reality. However, separating work from home life can sometimes be difficult. That's where the Pod comes in – it might look like an enormous coconut has landed in your garden, but this is a unique garden office that is energy-efficient and environmentally friendly, plus it gives you a designated space in which to work. Read More
The Ritmo is a unique pregnancy belt that allows you and your baby to listen to music at the same time. While experts may disagree on when a fetus first hears sounds, they tend to agree that listening to music is beneficial for both mother and child. Music is not only soothing, some experts believe that it is facilitates development of some early behaviors and could play a part in future musical ability and intellectual development.Read More
The bizarre looking Eigenharp is what you get when you roll a guitar, saxophone, keyboard and a drum kit into one, and it's capable of delivering an almost limitless supply of musical sounds. The unique design of the keys, breath pipe and pedal inputs allows a musician to easily change scale or key, alter tempo, switch and layer multiple sounds and play and record loops – all during a live performance. Will this instrument revolutionize the electronic music scene?Read More
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Start in Chicago and check out these Route 66 landmarks
By Kate Silver
Driving enthusiasts and Route 66 go together like apple and pie, stars and stripes, firecrackers and the Fourth of July. Although the official Route 66 was decommissioned in 1985, replaced by the faster and more direct interstate highway system, you can still get your kicks on Route 66. Preservationists and fans alike have fought to keep the memory and folklore alive. Today, nearly 85 percent of the "Mother Road," which connects 2,448 miles of adventure from Chicago and Los Angeles, remains navigable.
To drive it these days is to savor a taste of Americana. Maybe you're old enough to remember the Corvette featured in Route 66, the 1960s TV series, or you're a young adventurer heading out to discover the United States in a new Spark. Maybe you dream of breaking in your 2014 Corvette C7 on the legendary strip of pavement. Whatever your ride, here's some hidden and not-so-hidden lore that's worth stopping for.
Grant Park
The Route 66 Illinois Scenic Byway begins (and ends, depending on your perspective) in a bustling part of Chicago, Illinois. The "End Route 66" sign sits at the intersection of Jackson Boulevard and Michigan Avenue near Grant Park. The park, which is bordered on the east by Lake Michigan, is 319 acres of pristine beauty and is home to Buckingham Fountain. Built one year after the opening of the road, it's one of the most recognizable fountains in the world, with its wedding-cake tiers. From April to October, the fountain dazzles visitors with a light-and-water show while the Chicago skyline acts as a dramatic backdrop. Even though it opened after Route 66 began, the fountain is generally considered the symbolic end of the "Main Street of America."
The Art Institute, located in Grant Park, is one of the most beloved institutions on the route. Originally built in 1879, it was a victim of the Great Fire of 1971. The city rallied its forces and built the current museum/school in time for the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893. Today, it's home to more than 300,000 works of art.
Lou Mitchell's
Probably the most famous (and delicious) of surviving Route 66 landmarks in Chicago is Lou Mitchell's. Built in 1923, the owners of Lou Mitchell's like to say that when Route 66 was built, the restaurant was ready for the hungry travelers. At this classic breakfast joint, diners are greeted with doughnut holes, and it's a tradition for women to receive Milk Duds—a candy that was invented in Chicago in 1926. Keep your eyes peeled when you visit. Lou Mitchell's is a magnet for celebrities, authors, politicians and journalists.
Chicago Board of Trade Building
The Chicago Board of Trade Building, designed by the famous architects Holabird & Root, was the tallest building in the city when it opened in 1930 at 141 W. Jackson—a.k.a. Route 66. Its Art Deco style is a nod to the era it was built, and the building is on the National Register of Historic Places. Enlightening tours—which include a glimpse at the frenzied trading floor—are available through the Chicago Architecture Foundation.
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This is the first in a two-part series of Route 66 road trip stories on Chevy Culture.
Kate Silver is an award-winning journalist and editor based in Chicago. Her work appears regularly in Spirit Magazine, Men's Health, the Chicago Tribune and Midwest Living, as well as on Parents.com.


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Sonata Body Kits, Sonata Grilles, Sonata Tail Lights
Looking noticeable and extraordinary to is always important no matter how we try to be simple. Though simplicity, some say, is best for people. It cannot be applied to vehicles. The design of a vehicle was already mass produced and too common that not altering or redesigning may make you too common. But if you want to be uncommon, then the best way to do it. is through body kits.
As exterior modifications to your vehicle, body kits have the power to transform the ordinary into a new one. A Hyundai Sonata body kits is composed of lip, bumper replacement and wide body. Depending on the modification you will do to your Sonata, you can purchase one or all of it. But where do you buy it? Finding a Hyundai Sonata body kits is easy. Aside from it being offered in your neighborhood shops, it is also being offered online. Remember though that no matter how convenient online shopping is, there is a high number of scam artist already waiting to get a hold of your money. Protect yourself and do not be their victim by making sure the company you will deal with is trusted and is registered with Better Business Bureau. BBB protects consumers by making sure all the businesses registered to them are closely being monitored each day. According to BBB, thy ensure that high standards for trust are set and maintained. They exist so consumers and businesses alike have an unbiased source to guide them on matters of trust. They provide educational information and expert advice that is free of charge and easily accessible to those who want a secured transaction online. Aside from BBB, you can also phone Consumers Advocates and heed their help on looking for some customer complaints or reported misconduct about the company you want to deal with. Consumers Advocates can tell you if you need to avoid the company or trust them.
After finding a trusted store and before you purchase any kind of body kit, make sure that you know which type of kits suits you. There are actually three types of body kit: lip, bumper replacement, and wide body. Depending on what design you have in mind, you will have to choose one among the three. Aside from the type of kits, you need to consider which kind of Hyundai Sonata body kit is for you: urethane or fiberglass. Though fiberglass can be repaired numerous times, urethane is known for its flexibility and durability. Also largely dependent on the kind of climate you have in your area, you will need to choose which among the kinds suit you best.


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Adventures of a Greenpeace Captain
The inside story of the Arctic 30, life in prison, and what it means to be free
In September 2013, Greenpeace activists made their way toward a giant oil platform in the Russian Arctic, intending to hang a banner highlighting the perils of oil development in the fragile Arctic ecosystem. They were stopped by armed Russian Federal Security Service members. The following day, Russian soldiers boarded the deck of the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise, detaining all 30 people onboard at gunpoint. The 30 crew members and journalists were taken to Murmansk, where they were charged with piracy. (Read the Journal's article on the Arctic 30 here.) Peter Willcox, Captain of the Arctic Sunrise, was one of the Arctic 30. The following is an excerpt from his new book.
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Maggy had been watching a live Greenpeace feed in our home in Maine, anxiously awaiting the moment when my head would pop out from behind the huge prison door. Just before I walked out, the video feed was lost and she missed the big moment. She didn't know I was out until I called her from the car to tell her I was drinking Alexander's brandy.
While I was relieved to be out of jail, during the car ride from Kresty Prison to the hotel my joy was tempered by worrying about the reception I would receive there from the Arctic 30 who had been released before me. Would they blame me for their incarceration? I had certainly made decisions that contributed to our arrest and the arrest of the ship, but then again, not one of us had anticipated the muscular response from the Russians. As I exited the car and walked into the lobby of the hotel, my concern grew. Would they vent their anger at me, or would I just get the cold shoulder?
The first people I saw were my shipmates Sini, Camila Speziale, and Alexandra "Alex" Harris. They saw me in the same instant and immediately moved toward me with their arms raised. I realized the three were all opening their arms to me. Seconds later we were in a group hug. Their shoulders were anything but cold. It was the best I had felt …more
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Environmentalists, First Nations Vow Summer of Action Against Trans Mountain Pipeline
Canadian regulators' OK of the tar sands pipeline expansion draws flack from activists
Environment and Indigenous rights organizations are indicating it's going to be a long, hot summer of civil disobedience in British Columbia following a National Energy Board report released last week recommending conditional approval of Kinder Morgan's $5.4 billion Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project that allow for the transport of nearly a million barrels of bitumen per day from Alberta's tar sands oil mines.
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"All this has accomplished is to escalate this issue and exacerbate an already volatile situation," says Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of the Union of BC Chiefs. "In many ways, it's a call to arms for the multitude of Indigenous groups and other interests."
Phillip was one of 130 people arrested on Burnaby Mountain during a multi-day protest over Kinder Morgan's plan back in 2014, and he sees more of the same in the coming months. "That was the first of many," he says. "There's no question it is going to be a long, hot summer."
And Phillip is far from the only one who has made such claims. Burnaby mayor Derek Corrigan, has said he is prepared to get arrested to stop the project. Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson has also said he does not want to see the pipeline approved, going as far as calling the NEB hearings a "sham."
Kinder Morgan, the largest energy infrastructure company in North America headquartered in Houston, Texas, is proposing to expand the existing Trans Mountain capacity to 890,000 barrels per day by twinning the pipeline, reactivating 193 km of existing pipeline and adding new and modified facilities, including an expanded marine terminal in Burnaby. If approved, the project would increase tanker traffic in the Burrard Inlet seven-fold.
The 533-page report detailing the NEB recommendation follows 686 days of public hearings on the proposal. The recommendation comes with a list of 157 conditions that must be met prior to approval. The government has seven months to reach a final decision.
"Taking into account all the evidence, considering all relevant factors, and given that there are considerable benefits nationally, regionally and to some …more
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Remembering Wildlife Is Wild
Death of Yellowstone bison calf draws attention to perils of non-expert interference with wildlife
The public was outraged last week after learning that two visitors to Yellowstone National Park had placed a bison calf in their car and delivered it to rangers, saying it seemed to be without the protection of its herd. Rangers spent two days trying to return the calf to the herd, which rejected it. Park officials said it appeared to have imprinted on people and cars, as it kept approaching visitors and vehicles along the roadway. Believing it would not survive in the wild, they euthanized it.
Photo by Yellowstone National Park
Was the calf imprinting on people because of its car ride? Or had that process already begun for the calf living one of America's most visited national parks? The answer is unclear, but the incident remains a high-profile example of a common problem: People loving nature too much to leave it alone.
Sometimes the toll for human interference is paid by the animal lovers, sometimes by the animals, and sometimes by both. Timothy Treadwell, a naturalist who spent long periods of time with Alaskan grizzly bears and claimed to have a relationship of mutual respect and understanding with them, was killed in 2003 by at least one grizzly. A large male bear found protecting the campsite afterward was shot and killed.
Six years later, a Colorado woman who fed black bears through a fence, saying she considered them her pets, was killed by one of them. It swiped at her through the fence, and then dragged her under it.
Jeff Olson, spokesman for the National Park Service, said his agency kills a handful of bears every year because, despite park rules and warnings, people have fed them often enough that the bears have come to expect it, making them a danger to visitors.
Recently, the selfie culture has also encouraged tourists to place themselves in unsafe proximity to wild animals.
"In a recent viral video, a visitor approached within an arm's length of an adult bison in the Old Faithful area," the National Park Service said in a press release last week. "Another video featured visitors posing for pictures with bison at extremely unsafe and illegal …more
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Flame Retardant Exposure Poses A Significant Health Risk to Women
New research links exposure to these toxic chemicals to thyroid problems, especially in post-menopausal women
Exposure to flame retardant chemicals has become nearly ubiquitous in the United States thanks to fire safety standards that, until recently, could rarely be met without their use. This has meant that furniture foams, mattress and carpet padding, and numerous other consumer products and building materials are loaded up with flame retardants. Now a new study published in the journal Environmental Health suggests that exposure to one of the most widely used class of flame retardants, called polybrominated diphenyl ethers or PBDEs, may increase the risk of thyroid hormone problems for women, especially post-menopausal women.
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PBDEs are among the most widely used flame retardants that are known to migrate out of products. They have been found in household dust, food, in animals and nearly everywhere else scientists have looked. PBDEs have previously raised health concerns because of their environmental persistence, their ability to build up in fat tissue and because some have been linked to cancer in animal studies. Additional studies have shown PBDEs to interfere with endocrine hormones, including thyroid hormones.
While many studies have looked at the effects of early life exposure to PBDEs, this new study, led by researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, is the first to look at how these chemicals affect people who are exposed to it later in life.
And the researchers' findings have potentially significant public health implications given that more women than men suffer from thyroid disorders, and because rates of thyroid cancer — which disproportionately afflict older women — are also on the rise.
"Fifty percent of post-menopausal women will have thyroid disease at some point," explained study author R. Thomas Zoeller, a biology professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. "I think it's a mistake if we ignore this data."
The researchers measured levels of four different PBDEs in blood samples from about 2,500 people across the United States, gathered as part of the US Centers for Disease …more
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The Real Threat to Europe's Last Primeval Forest: Bark Beetles or Undemocratic Politicians?
Poland's plans to increase logging in Białowieża may destroy this ancient forest
This past March in Białowieża, Poland, a few dozen people stood on a street corner shouting, "dead wood, new life!" Across the street at a luxury Best Western a crowd of about a hundred held Polish flags and banners that read: "The ancient forest is dying," and "pseudo-ecologists destroy Białowieża." Both groups, protestors and supporters, were there to greet Poland's environment minister, Jan Szyszko, whose proposal to increase logging in Bialowieża Forest has pit environmentalists and the scientific community against logging interests and the country's right-wing government.
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Szyszko's planned state forestry management plan includes at least an threefold increase in the timber harvest in what is arguably Europe's most ancient and biodiverse forest and one of the very few forests with a core that has never been commercially logged.
Straddling the border between Poland and Belarus, Białowieża Forest is one of largest remaining parts of the immense 8,000-year-old forest that once stretched across the European Plain. The 580 square mile forest is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is home to myriad flora and fauna, including more than 250 bird species, 4,000 species of fungus, moose, wolves, lynx, beavers, wild boars, and the largest wild population of the European bison.
The Polish section of the forest (one third portion of the entire forest) includes the country's oldest national park — Białowieża National Park — which covers an area of about 105 square km (about 17 percent of the entire forest area on the Polish side) and is famous for its bison population and, perhaps even more, for its strictly protected 57 sq km inner zone of old growth forest, which has existed without forest management for nearly 8000 years. The 2/3 of the forest that lies outside the national park is open to selective logging. It's this area that's been the subject of an ongoing battle between environmentalists and foresters.
Poland's new far right government says logging is needed because more than 10 percent of spruce …more
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Land as Canvas
When farming and art intersect
When artists use the land as their canvas, wonderful, organic creations are brought to life. Farm and landscape art exist at the vital and fertile intersection of cultivation and visual art, and result in land-based creations that allow viewers, artists, farmers, and visitors alike to interact with the landscape in new ways.
Site and crop selection are often the driving forces behind agricultural designs, but along with functionality, the organization of farm crops naturally has an aesthetic craftsmanship. The organic, flowing design of many rice paddies in China, Japan, and Indonesia, and the geometric symmetry of corn rows in the United States, are just two examples of farms with starkly different visual layouts.
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While these standard layouts are designed for practical farming, when a farmer or environmental organization actively plants, tends to, and alters the land in a way that is intentionally visual, or invites artists to do so, the site specific results can be stunning, thought provoking, and monumental.
Maya Lin, who designed the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, DC, created the piece Eleven Minute Line at the Wanås Art Farm in Sweden. The raised curve of the piece is organic — both visually flowing and made of earth — and powerful in its three dimensional presence; it interrupts and guides the way in which the cows can traverse and interact with the field. Modern Farmer explains that the piece was purposefully placed out of public view, but it remains accessible to cows.
Photo by Anders Norrsell
Wanås is a global leader when it comes to landscape art, and has an enormous estate that includes farmlands, forests, and a castle. As the Wanås website explains, the estate "is a place where art, nature, and history meets." The organization focuses on site-specific sculptures and installations, but is involved in sustainable forestry and agriculture as well. In fact, the estate is the largest producer of organic milk in Sweden's Skåne region. Charles Wachtmeister, CEO of the Wanås Estate, credits collaborating with artists as …more
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Canada Approves Sale of Genetically Modified Salmon
Move could make it the first country to have GM salmon on grocery shelves
Health authorities in Canada have approved a fast-growing, genetically altered salmon as safe for consumption, paving the way for it to become the first genetically modified animal to be allowed on Canadian dinner plates.
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After four years of testing, Health Canada and the Canadian food inspection agency said on Thursday they had found the salmon developed by Massachusetts-based AquaBounty Technologies to be as safe and nutritious as conventional salmon.
The GM fish contains a growth hormone gene from a Chinook salmon and a gene from the eel-like ocean pout, allowing it to grow twice as fast as conventionally farmed Atlantic salmon. It's often ready for market in 16 to 18 months rather than the up to three years needed for conventional salmon.
Canadian officials said the GM salmon would not require any special labeling, as no health and safety concerns were identified during testing.
"GM foods are becoming more common every day and are part of the regular diets of Canadians," Health Canada said in a statement. "GM foods that have been approved by Health Canada have been consumed in Canada for many years and are safe and nutritious."
The approval process in Canada has been dogged by concerns raised by environmentalists and consumer groups over the safety of the fish, dubbed 'Frankenfish' by its critics, and questions over the risks it could pose to wild salmon populations.
The company has said its fish are sterile and currently only raised in land-locked tanks in Canada and Panama. The company has also argued that its GM salmon, originally developed by a group of Canadian scientists at Newfoundland's Memorial University more than 25 years ago, could help curtail the over-fishing of Atlantic salmon and lessen the pressure on stocks of wild salmon.
In November, AquaBounty's salmon was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration . Just two months later, however, the FDA issued a ban on the import and sale of GM fish until clear labeling guidelines are established.
The FDA ban will likely be in effect until at least September 2016. Some speculate it could take years to …more
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Houston Restaurant Weeks is the perfect opportunity to get in and sample some of the finest food Houston has to offer. Though most diners are thinking of the multi-course dinners available, foodies need to know there are also brunch and lunch options included in the city's largest "for charity" dining event.
Over 205 participants are slated to participate in the fundraising effort with their multi-course specially priced meals. Several of these restaurants serve brunch, lunch and dinner while some serve a combination of these or just dinner.
In 2013, Houston Restaurant Weeks raised over $1.22 million dollars making it the largest restaurant weeks of its kind in the U.S.
Information on participating restaurants and who serves brunch, lunch or dinner options can be found at www.houstonrestaurantweeks.com. Prices start at $25 starting for some lunch and brunch options and $35 to $45 for brunch and dinners choices.
The highly anticipated Houston Restaurant Weeks was established in 2003 and benefits the Houston Food Bank and their three Partner Distribution Organizations: the Brazos Valley Food Bank, the Galveston County Food Bank and the Montgomery County Food Bank. Founded and chaired by volunteer Cleverley Stone, Houston Restaurant Weeks is planned by volunteers so that 100% of funds raised can be donated to the Houston Food Bank.
"Houston Restaurant Weeks gives people in Houston an opportunity to experience Houston's exceptional restaurants while providing much-needed relief for families suffering from hunger," said Brian Greene, CEO of the Houston Food Bank. "We are grateful to once again be the beneficiary of this incredible event."
Houston Food Bank is the nation's largest size Feeding America food bank and source of food for hunger relief charities in 18 southeast Texas counties. They have been named one of 10 Top-Notch Charities across the nation by Charity Navigator. A network of 500 food pantries, soup kitchens, senior centers and other agencies, feeding a total of 137,000 people each week, provides 64 million nutritious meals annually.


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down 2 points on my A1c! Yahoo!
Thursday, September 01, 2011
So, the mindful eating really really pays off.
I am (according to my doctor) down 8 pounds and two whole point on my A1c. Still not under 7.0 but I am getting there!
I found a great deal on testing strips - 200 for $125. Most pharmacies charge ya 1.10 each strip. I'm paying 62 and 1/2 cents each strip! I got mine thru Amazon.com. What can I say. It pays to shop around.
I had a great fasting reading also - 109!
I had been losing energy, feel depressed, and my fasting blood sugars were going up earlier this summer. And all this despite my training and running in a couple of 5ks! So, I pressed my doctor for a referral to the local diabetes center and got to take 9 hours of classes! it cost me a lot (125.00) but its paying off dividends big time in lowered readings!
I just had to cut the snacks out when my bs reading was above 250. And check what it was before I ate and adjust my meal to lower the carbs downward if it was higher than 200. Not eliminate the carbs, but adjust them downwards!
And to really pay attention to how often i was eating off program!
I found out that drifting off target and mindfulness is a common occurance for those of us with diabetes. It's a life long disease. And sometimes we just get tired of being hyper-vigilent each and every single day. We eventually (because we're all human) let down our guard and eat off program. Nothing bad happens. So of course we do it again. Then again and again until we're no longer feeling well or in-control of our life.
The trick however, is to get back with the program sooner and not get to the point of feeling sick, or depressed or non-energized! (All symptons of sugar overload for the type II diabetic by the way!)
And I can plan special occasions into my diet. I can have a bite of birthday cake - 1 small 2 x 2 x 2 piece (counts as 1 and 1/2 fruits and 1 grain and 1 fat.) Or a donut that someone brought into the office to share - I can have a 1/4 of a donut in exchange for 1 piece of fruit and 1 grain and 1 fat. Are these exchanges always the same - no. Are they dietician approved - oh hell no! But, they allow me to OCCASSIONALLY (let me stress that word again! OCCASSIONALLY) to eat off plan without ruining my diet or blowing my sugars all to heck. Occassionally in this case is defined to be not more often than once every 3 weeks or so.
And I can have my beloved sushi again! Not more than 4 rolls - cuz that meets my 2 grains or 1 cup rice for my dinner. So, I can go to my favorite restaurant and not feel deprived! Yea! Or just 2 rolls of sushi for lunch when I am allowed 1 grain serving. For those that don't know 1/2 cup rice is equivelent to 1 grain serving. And 1/2 cup of rice is not enough. I've learned to eat my asian foods and indian curries with little to no rice. Cuz I want to enjoy the sauces, and the flavors, and I don't need to soak up and eat all sauces or drippings. Cuz that's where all those extra fat calories lurk! See it pays off in so many ways to be a mindful eater and to know what a true serving size is.
I like the losing weight part. I'm really liking having more energy also! And the lower blood sugars! That's just part of the package!
Now on to healing this achilles tendon injury so I can start running in 5ks again!
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Conservationists are reintroducing large animals to areas they once roamed, providing ecologists with the chance to assess whether such "rewilding" efforts can restore lost ecosystems.
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Half a million invasive silver carp are dead in a Kentucky river, and nobody knows why.
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Active Release Technique (ART) is a hands-on approach to diagnose and treat soft tissue injuries. In this case soft tissue injuries refer primarily to muscles, tendons, nerves and ligaments.
Active Release Technique (ART) is used to treat acute strains and sprains as well as chronic overuse conditions such as tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, runner's knee, low back pain and the like. These overuse conditions go by the names of RSI and CTD (repetitive strain injury and cumulative trauma disorder) and are very common conditions in today's society. They tend to occur as a result of a poorly healed acute sprain/strain or from repeated minor trauma such as tennis elbow in an office worker who spends all weekend hammering nails into a deck. The repeated small insults cause micro damage to the tissue which if bad enough can present with pain, swelling, tingling, numbness, burning, weakness and tightness. As the person continues to use the affected body part, the cycle of 'insult and injury' worsens.
Accurate diagnosis is required to treat these soft tissue conditions successfully. Active Release Therapy makes a diagnosis by identifying the exact site of injury, the type of tissue involved (e.g. muscle, ligament, nerve, etc.) and the correct nature of injury such as a recent tear or longstanding muscle strain (e.g. scar tissue).
Active Release Technique is distinct but not dissimilar to other techniques such as mobilizing and massage. What differentiates Active Release Therapy from other soft tissue therapies is 'movement'. For example, in treating RSI's the movement is 'active' (i.e. done by the patient) for the purpose of getting the damaged tissue (e.g. scar tissue) to stretch in its limited range. While this movement is occurring the practitioner maintains a firm finger pressure feeling the damaged tissue come under tension. It is this lengthening action coupled with the specific finger pressure that creates enough tension to break up or 'release' the damaged tissue. Once the 'old' damaged tissue is broken up, the soft tissues will begin to move again with full function.
At Austin Preferred Integrative Medicine, Dr. Fluitt has had good success in treating numerous soft tissue injuries, ranging from the resolution of pain and weakness from carpal tunnel syndrome and calf muscle tears, to the restoration of full range of motion without pain in chronic shoulder and neck injuries. One major strength of Active Release Therapy is that a long course of treatment is generally not necessary. In many cases, only 4 to 5 treatments will correct the problem or result in significant improvement. If this improvement is not seen by the fourth treatment Active Release Technique is not likely to be of help and we will then refer you to the proper specialist. Physical therapy and/or an active exercise rehabilitation program complements Active Release Technique well and is almost always necessary for maximum recovery in chronic or recurrent cases. Preliminary studies have shown Active Release Technique to be more effective than conventional treatments for some soft tissue injuries.


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Men's Golf Takes Third at Penn Quaker Invitational
PINE HILL, N.J. -- In its opening tournament of the spring, the Princeton men's golf team took third place in a 16-team field at the Penn Quaker Invitational at the Trump National Golf Club.
IUPUI won the tournament at +45, one shot in front of Penn and 21 shots in front of Princeton. Bernie D'Amato was the top Tiger, finishing 10th overall with an 83 and 72 to stand at +13.
Princeton's complete results are below. All results are available at the PDF link on this page.
In its next tournament, the team will host the Princeton Invitational at Springdale Golf Club April 14-15.
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Gannon, Oliver
Gannon, Oliver, guitarist; b. Dublin, Ireland, 23 March 1943. He lived in Dublin until age 15, then in Winnipeg, Canada for 6 years from 1957-1963. His father, Joe Gannon, was a professional pianist. His mother is Shivaun Gannon. He has two brothers, Bill and Peter, and three sisters, Brenda, Shivon, and Germaine. He is married to Patty Hervey, a professional vocalist and bass player. They have two children, David and Nicole.
He has lived and played in Vancouver since graduating from Berklee College of Music in 1969. There, he obtained a Bachelor of Music degree.
Oliver Gannon, has been very active in the Vancouver and Canadian jazz scenes since the early 1970's. He has performed at many of the major jazz festivals in Europe and North America and has made three concert tours of the former USSR. He has performed on many jazz records, including four on the Concord label. A duo album recorded in 1982 with long standing colleague, tenor saxophonist Fraser MacPherson, won the Juno Award (the Canadian Grammy) for best jazz album.
He currently performs with the following groups: The Oliver Gannon Quartet (with Miles Black, Miles Hill and Blaine Wikjord), The Oliver Gannon/Patty Hervey Quartet (with Al Wold and John Nolan) and The Ian McDougall Sextet. In 2003, Oliver was elected "Jazz Guitarist of the Year" by the Canadian Jazz Awards.
He has performed at the following Jazz Festivals in Europe and North America: Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland, 1979; North Sea Jazz Festival, Holland, 1979; Concord Jazz Festival, California, 1981; Montreal Jazz Festival, Canada 1982, 1984, 1995, 1997; Toronto Jazz Festival, Canada 1986, 1989, 1995, 1998; and other Canadian Jazz Festivals. He has made three tours of Russia with the Fraser MacPherson Quartet, 1978, 1984 and 1986.
Three (1976); RIO (1988); Good Stuff (1988); Oliver Gannon and Company (1989); Live at the Cellar (2002)
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Fraser MacPherson: Live at the Planetarium (1978), Live from Montreaux (1979), I Didn't Know About You (1982), Indian Summer (1983), Honey and Spice (1987), Encore (1990), In the Tradition (1992), Someday Youll Be Sorry (1996);George Robert Quintet: Tribute (1994); Ed Bickert: The Guitar Mastery of Ed Bickert (1996); Ian McDougall Quartet: The Warmth of the Horn (1996); Ross Taggart & Co. (1998); Various Artists: Jazz Vancouver (1999); Ian McDougall Sextet: Dry With a Twist (1999), Burning the House Down (2001); Donnie Clark Quintet: To Swing or not to Swing (2002)
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The fact that experienced boxing judge CJ Ross scored the fight between Floyd Mayweather and Canelo Alvarez 114-114 draw has brought about accusations of corruption levelled towards her by many big names in the boxing community. Especially since CJ Ross scored the fight for Bradley over Pacquiao.
When Jimmy Lennon Jr. announced that the judges had come to a majority decision, it immediately brought murmurs from the crowd and a puzzled look from Floyd Mayweather and his entourage. After the fight Mayweather claimed he thought the score was a "joke".
What made the scoring of the fight so shocking, aside from the fact nobody watching the fight had scored it anything near a draw, was that such a sabsurd score could be given in a fight that the entire world was watching.
This is not the first time Cynthia J. Ross, aka CJ Ross, has handed in a questionable scorecard either. She scored the fight for Tim Bradley over Manny Pacquiao in another shocking decision that had the boxing world in an uproar.
But unlike the Bradley/Pacquiao, this time judge CJ Ross would not be let off the hook for her actions. Immediately following the fight, boxing analyst and commentator Teddy Atlas accused CJ Ross of corruption and alluded that she may have been paid off by gamblers.
What makes this accusation even more interesting is that the odds posted for the draw at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas opened at 30/1 and closed at as low as 10/1 due to rumors floating around about a possible fix. This happened around the same time it was confirmed CJ Ross would be judge for the fight.
Boxing fans and the boxing media alike took to social networks and voiced their outrage, calling for CJ Ross to be banned from the sport forever. Initially, CJ Ross defended her 114-114 score and the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) executive director Keith Kizer backed her up.
"Just because a judge's scorecard ends up even, doesn't mean the judge necessarily thought the fight as a whole was even," Kizer said. "It could be that a judge has six rounds for each fighter, but the six rounds she gave fighter A, she gave them to him easily and the six rounds she gave fighter B, they were really close rounds. That's pretty much how it was last night."
But the torrent of discontent was simply too much and it was been confirmed that CJ Ross has taken a "voluntary leave of absence" from boxing for an indefinite amount of time. This is usually a sign of guilt and an attempt to avoid the investigation that was sure to result from this latest atrocity.
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It's very common to hear the following from company bosses, "I can't blog because I don't have time. And I don't have anything to say."
Hmmm. Well, we can't do much about the first thing – but we can offer suggestions about the second.
Because blogging is very important now for both SEO and lead generation; some research I read recently suggested that nearly one third of businesses regard it as business critical.
Much of what is available on the net is shared because it is free. Or offers better value than, say, on the High Street. For B2C companies, that means product giveaways or competitions. If you are a B2B company, you have something equally valuable to giveaway: expertise. So, providing regularl advice, information, market intelligence etc delivers both compelling content and underlines your own brand proposition (authoritative, credible, market leadership etc).
Remember blogs don't have to be long, but if you're looking to generate followers, the best advice at the moment is that you should blog at least once or twice a week; and they can be picture/link-led. If the main reason for blogging is SEO, then the content that is more important than frequency.
Here are a few suggestions…
- One thing you have discovered that week (or two, or three…)
- Customer feedback – and how you have addressed it (keeping the customer anonymous)
- Feedback about your products (try not to make the blog too self-congratulatory though. Feedback should be informative for readers e.g. why is it working well)
- Best idea(s) you've gleaned from seminars
- Information from conversations/feedback you have been having with Sales Directors (ie. their experiences with customers)
- Information from TV, in newspapers, magazines/blogs/forums or websites – do you agree/disagree or can you offer advice
- New regulation/updates
- News on product updates
- Pictures from exhibitions
- Team news and pictures – a who's who of sales teams
- Key presentations
- Case studies
- My Top 5….(whatever it might be)
- Market developments and trends
- Market statistics
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HILL, Kelsey Lana – It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our most beautiful daughter and sister on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at the age of 13, after a courageous and fearless battle with cancer. Kelsey was the precious daughter of Derek and Lana, and sister to Megan, Corrie and Maxwell. Granddaughter of Lois Hill of Fort Erie and Walter and Joanne Martin of Six Nations. Kelsey will be sadly missed by many aunts, uncles and cousins. She will be missed by all of her friends from both Stevensville Public School and McMaster Children's Hospital. During her fight, Kelsey remained true to her character by leading Team Kelsey in raising brain tumour awareness and funds for the Ronald McDonald House – Hamilton; Alivia's Rainbows; Heaters Heroes; Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada; Terry Fox Run; Children's Wish Foundation of Canada; Camp Good Days and Kids Are Heroes organization. Kelsey loved attending school, playing piano, singing to Taylor Swift, playing golf, tennis, Uno and Wii with the family. A very special thank you to the Dreamcatcher Foundation and Stevensville Public School and family and friends for their support given to Kelsey while she battled. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Ronald McDonald House – Hamilton (www.helpourhomegrow.ca) or to Alivia's Rainbows (www.aliviasrainbows.com) in Kelsey's honour.
Family will receive friends at Williams Funeral Home, 722 Ridge Road North, Ridgeway, on Friday evening from 6:00 to 9:00. A celebration of Kelsey's life will be held in the chapel on Saturday morning at 11:00 o'clock. Kelsey was an inspiration to everyone who knew her. We love Kelsey deeply and will cherish the time we had with her . . . just keep swimming Kelsey.
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Global Gifts, a fair trade store that helps provide valuable and fair-waged employment for struggling artisans in developing countries throughout the world, is sponsoring its eighth annual Helping Hands Festival on Sunday, November 14, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Brebeuf Jesuit Prepartory School located at 2801 W. 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46268.
The festival will showcase a variety of vendors, including churches and other local non-profit service organizations, selling fairly traded handcrafts made by artisans in developing countries such as Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and more.
The festival will be internationally themed and include performances by local groups and students groups. A variety of international food will also be available for purchase.
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