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Fitbit, Nutrition goals, and a Plateau
Thursday, August 15, 2013
I went to sleep last night feeling a bit guilty about my recent performance in terms of eating well, and a weight plateau for the last few weeks to match.
I bought a Fitbit right around the time that Sparkpeople introduced the ability to integrate your calories burned through exercise into your nutritional goals. I thought it was great--both of these things combined to create a more accurate picture of what I was really taking in and burning off. I am also motivated by any new tracking gimmick in my life!
Before these two things came into my life, I was sticking to my SP calorie range (for the most part), no matter what exercise I was putting in, and I was seeing a steady 1 - 1.5 lb per week loss from that method. I wasn't hungry (most days), and I ate all over the place within my range. I didn't much account for the exercise I was doing in my eating goals, since it was not often intense calorie-burning, mostly a lot of walking and toning.
Since I started tracking my steps I feel like I'm being tricked into believing I'm exercising more than I was before, when not much has changed. It's kind of amazing how much we tend to trust numbers on a page, even when our common sense is trying to tell us we know better!
In addition, my SP calorie range already incorporates whatever non-exercise steps I take in my mostly sedentary lifestyle (outside of actual excercise) so when the range is adjusted based on each step tracked on my fitbit, it's going quite high*.
So, although technically I am eating within my new daily fitness-integrated calorie range, the bottom line is:
Before: average about 17 miles/week and 1375 calories/day = success
Since: average about 17 miles/week and 1800 calories/day = plateau
So... yeah. Seems pretty clear to me!
I've switched back to the old nutrition tracker, which I hope will help keep me closer to what I think my true range should be (1300 - 1500). Here's to hoping I am able to adjust!
*--There is a problem with the relationship between fitbit and Sparkpeople in that SP is overstating the calories burned on the fitbit fitness entry.
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Hm... good luck figuring it out, MFaber3, and let me know what you learn! Bodies are such particular things... I know protein, sodium and water intake have also had an effect on whether I lose or not too; sometimes it's not just the basic equation of calories in vs. calories out. Maybe some science experiments are needed ;)
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Funny, I'm wondering about the FITBIT vs Calorie tracking too. My problem is I've been on the plauteu for so long, even before I changed to the new SP setting.
I'm wondering if I should be eating closer to what the new numbers are and not the stated resting range.
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Winds will ease from today's highs of up to 50mph but rain is here to stay all week, according to the Met Office.
Today the winds caused a series of problems across the area.
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The 20ft tree in the front yard of a house crashed into a nearby wall blocking the pavement.
In Whalley, highways engineers had to close off Portfield Lane near the junction with Accrington Road to carry out repair work after parts of the hedge subsided into the road.
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LOS ANGELES - For the seventh match in a row the second-ranked UCLA men's tennis team failed to surrender a single point in a dual match, defeating visiting San Diego State, 7-0 Friday at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. UCLA improves to 7-0 with the win, while SDSU falls to 2-2 in defeat.
UCLA's top players, Benjamin Kohlloeffel and Luben Pampoulov, continued their dominance in singles play, posting wins at the Nos. 1 and 2 positions respectively. Kohlloeffel, ranked eighth nationally, was perfect on the day, defeating 51st-ranked Armando Carrascosa, 6-0, 6-0. Pampoulov who moved his record to 19-0, was also a straight-set winner, registering a 6-3, 6-4 decision over Benedikt Stronk. Kohlloeffel and Pampoulov own a combined singles record of 43-3 this season.
Bruin seniors Chris Lam and Kris Kwinta also posted straight-set wins without too much trouble. Lam was a 6-1, 6-2 winner over Markus Dickhardt at No. 3 singles, while Kwinta posted a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Daniel Jung at the No. 6 spot.
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Italy Gets First Terrestrial 3D TV Service
The world's first terrestrial 3D TV service has officially gone live in today following a successful trial by Italian broadcaster Mediaset.
The service, known as 3VOD, runs on Motive's Bestv set top box, offers subscribers the ability to view films from a selection of around 50 films. It was originally offered as a limited trial to subscribers from late last year.
Previously 3D TV was limited to high-bandwidth pay-tv on satellite and cable platforms.
The problem with 3D TV is its very large filesizes—with two images per frame, films are literally twice the size of 2D shows.
"I believe this is a world first," said Giuseppe Flores d'Arcais, co-founder of Bestv and Director of Motive. He said the service is aimed at delivering internet TV-like services to viewers still receiving their signal through aerials or via satellite, rather than IP TV: "You don't need 10MB into the home."
What 3VOD does is to trickle the movie file to the Bestv set-top box throughout the day and night. The box stores the film on its hard drive. Trickling small amounts of data allows the broadcaster to extract the maximum value out of any under-used bandwidth. Typically broadcasters transmit up to seven TV channels in what is known as a "multiplex".
"Within a multiplex you will always have different kinds of content. So on one channel you may have a soccer match that requires a lot of bandwidth, maybe on another channel you may have a cartoon or news bulletin. Within multiplexing you can always find some free space, even during primetime. We really extract the value of these networks," he said.
3VOD is not a conventional VoD service
Although it describes itself as video on demand, 3VOD is not a conventional VoD service like the U.S. Netflicks. Instead users are able to watch from a limited set of choices. Unlike true VoD services where the files are stored on a remote server and streamed in real-time to the user, 3VOD stores the files locally on a set top box.
When the film is complete on the hard disk, it appears in the user's electronic programme guide for viewing. As the film is being served from the hard disk there are no issues of latency, buffering or quality concerns.
For broadcasters the system, known as Datacasting, allows them to offer a limited set of higher-end services that are similar to those offered by IP TV or satellite providers, but delivering them over their existing networks.
Motive is in talks with providers in eastern Europe as well as Turkey and Latin America. Motive Television was founded in London in 2005 and its shares are quoted on the London Stock Exchange (AIM).
The recent CES trade fair in Las Vegas saw a heavy 3D presence on show. However sales of the TVs remain slow. Only some 3.2m 3D TVs were sold last year out of global sales of 247 million televisions.


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Jenna Lee is a familiar early morning face to FOX Business Network viewers. An anchor on FOX Business Morning since the station's inception, Jenna Lee is active throughout the network in front of the camera and online. As open to talking about dollars and cents in the world markets as she is to discussing dollars and sense for everyday people, Jenna Lee has become a favorite of FOX Business Network viewers due to her friendly nature and her ability to crunch down the day's numbers in a meaningful and entertaining way that will continually keep her loyal audience informed.
While a lot of men would be happy to discuss the future of the market with her over lunch or debate the last great 4-speed vehicle with her over a cocktail, the reality of the situation is that she's an extremely busy person. A weekday wake-up time of 2 a.m. and regular 12-hour workdays don't leave her a lot of social time. A husband and a family are certainly in her life plans, but for now, she spends a good chunk of her free time at the gym and going hiking, when time permits.
Her busy mornings have recently gained an extra entertainment kick with the arrival of media personality Don Imus. Jenna Lee is a media business professional who practices what she preaches. As far as her own financial habits go, she prefers to save first and spend later. She gives shout-outs to her parents for helping to instill her with good financial judgment. Nothing can compete with true life experience, however, and Jenna also credits her frugal university lifestyle of the past and its associated time-management crunch with helping her stay responsible and spend within her means. Now she's happy to share her financial wisdom through the FOX airwaves and in a recent feature for Cosmopolitan.
Jenna Lee BiographyBefore television business talk became her daily ritual, it was sports and cars that had an early hold on Jenna Lee's schedule. The daughter of former NFL quarterback Bob Lee, who played in three Super Bowls, Jenna Lee took an interest in playing baseball with her siblings and later participated in soccer and basketball in her native San Francisco. She also found a friend in her dad's 1958 Impala, which fueled her lifelong love of classic cars. Even with her various sporting exploits, Jenna Lee did develop an early appreciation for broadcast news, mostly from local TV anchors and repeated viewings of the influential news program 20/20, starring Barbara Walters.
Jenna Lee attended the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she played softball on the school team and pursued simultaneous undergraduate degrees in Global & International Studies and English. Her already grueling schedule was made even more difficult by regular job duties at a local gym, but the experience forced her to become a pro at time management and spend her money wisely. These skills would prove to be vital as her career progressed.
jenna lee works for forbes.comAfter graduating from UC Santa Barbara, Jenna Lee entered the corporate field as an operations director for KSL Properties. It was a challenging job that had her handling more than 100 employees and it would serve as something of a crash course for the recent college graduate. Inspired by her time with KSL Properties and seeking a journalistic edge to go along with her corporate work experience, Jenna Lee enrolled at Columbia University on her own dime to pursue a masters in journalism.
Jenna Lee left Columbia University with a masters and the idea that she would find work as a journalist. The going was tougher than she expected, but she did find work as a reporter for Forbes.com. She added to her credentials as a writer and producer of primarily business and political segments for television station New York 1, but she couldn't find employment in front of the camera because of her relative inexperience in the field. Keen to make her mark as a full-fledged television anchor, Jenna Lee went through her old Forbes.com interview segments to create a portfolio that would hopefully entice someone to give her a chance.
jenna lee joins fox business network In the fall of 2007, Jenna Lee caught a break when she was among the first news anchors hired for FOX Business Network as part of the team on FOX Business Morning. The opportunity to work at a brand new station was a blessing for Jenna Lee, as she got to grow professionally inside an ever-evolving working environment. In front of the camera on a daily basis, she connected with her audience through accessibility, intelligence and wit that transformed complicated money lingo into dialect that was easily digestible.
Jenna Lee's continued success on FOX Business Network has led to a steady stream of additional broadcasting gigs both on the same network and elsewhere. Named one of TV Week's "Next Generation of TV News Stars" and finding herself to be a business commodity during a time of recession, Jenna Lee made notable appearances on Inside Edition and The CBS Early Show while also being featured on FOX and Friends and FOX News Sunday for the FOX News network. Currently still holding down her duties on FOX Business Morning, FOX News' Happening Now and FOX Business News Live for FoxBusiness.com, Jenna Lee continued her busy ways in the fall of 2009 as a news anchor for the newest FOX Business venture, Imus in the Morning, with noted radio host Don Imus.


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The great expectations and pressures adults put on each other to conform to certain standards is abominable. Most adults don't remember ever coming to themselves or who they even were as children, their dreams and longings. As children we are able to respond to things boldly and inquisitively.
Alice in Wonderland is the most read, analyzed and criticized piece of literature in the world
Childhood is a very real space in time. The story gives us a glimpse and reminder of the child in us we have lost and as in most cases are expected to give up. Is this the real Alice? We are adults entering into a liminal space of self we may no longer recognize, and it does take some doing to get back to the real 'you.'
Poems, prayers and word play
As an adult you are expected to clean up those nonsensical wordplays, whimsical reasoning and more than anything faith and belief. It's not the adult thing to do as preached to you by those who have become embittered and are sure they know what is unknown better than you do.
It is adults who determine the boundaries and extent of childhood
Assuming the translation of adulthood ( where children do not reside), 'they' those who wish to define, do not preserve its completeness.
What a child knows
Speaking to adult sensibilities the complexities and the 'uglies' are left out, for according to adults childhood is not the place for such things. Life also happens to children and leading a 'sheltered ' life is most unrealistic, and a child surely knows the difference.
Ritual creates liminal space
Reading is one such ritual that allows you to inhabit the experience. "Liminal" represents a time in which is transitional and you inhabit two different worlds. 'In-between' neither here nor there, doing what is observed as culturalistic activities, role get determined.
Traveling to other worlds while keeping ties to this one
They have imaginations and they don't stop pretending. Threshold people, the lunatic fringe who seem to slip out of being categorized and in doing so they slip out of cultural classification. And the children willingly go. Like Dorothy and Peter Pan, Alice is out to retrieve her soul.
Grown-ups and the child she has been, or thinks she has been, or would like to have been, or believes children to be
Mourning, a natural manifestation of life. The existence of the lost person, place or thing is consciously prolonged, it's a time when you realize not just who you lost but what you lost in him. Self-criticism, disappointment and feelings of guilt are normal. It's a state of being, mourning is, which replaces the lost person or thing.
Mourning the courageous child you were
Jane Fonda during a very tender and vulnerable reveal she expresses during Oprah's "Masterclass" she reveals her mourning and loss of courage. From a feisty, strong and brave tomboy to suddenly having boyfriends and being skinny. Suddenly adult expectations and cultural definitions came into play. "You had to be popular and you had to be the way they wanted you to be. I slept a lot, I didn't know what to do because I was floundering." Mourning the loss of self. Jane's father called her frivolous and lazy.
From a feisty, strong and brave tomboy to suddenly having boyfriends and being skinny. You had to be popular and you had to be the way they wanted you to be. Mourning the loss of self.
Jane's father called her frivolous and lazy
"I was on this toxic quest to perfection, starving and bulimic, on the quest for perfection." Double agents of reality and fantasy when they are nowhere to be found a sense of awkwardness and self-awareness is felt of otherness, built-in tensions, the push-pull begins. "Alice" is always the wrong size for her situation.
Absurd Wonderland logic
What is clear narrative, honest and innocent is not understood by the adult reader in the story of Alice in Wonderland, and what a child does not perceive or understand is the common pretense and the illusions of an adult life.
"Was I the same this morning when I got up? I remember feeling a little different"
Alice begins to cry. She remembers feeling a little different, " But if I'm not the same then who am I?" The desire to return to a way of thinking that must be in the adult somewhere. "I-I'm a little girl who has gone through a number of changes. " It's tea time." Life goes on and Alice finds herself 'going along,' negotiation and arbitration. At every point Alice finds herself teetering between the two options.
Alien elements and the strangeness of impact, one day Alice came to a fork in the road
"We are not meant to be prefect, we are meant to be whole." Being who 'they' want you to be, is a toxic quest.
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Tim Howard has brought much pride to the USA team. He has made World Cup History with sixteen saves in a single game. Life has not always been easy for Howard. He was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, which is a neurological disorder, when he we was in sixth grade. Some of the symptoms exhibited with this syndrome includes erratic physical and vocal tics. Despite the difficulties when he was younger, Howard never gave up. He was mentored and started playing for U.S. national teams by the time he was fifteen. Some attributed his athleticism to heightened reflexes and obsessive-compulsiveness that is associated with Tourette's. Although the cause of Tourette's is unknown, genes and the environment are considered factors, studies show that most people inherit Tourette's from their parents. There is no cure but treatment plans can include medicine and cognitive behavior therapy, exercise and other relaxation techniques.
There are many misconceptions about Tourette's. Some associate Tourette's with cursing uncontrollably or intellectual deficiencies which couldn't be further from the truth. Only about ten percent of people have this type of tic. Tourette sufferers have normal intelligence and life expectancy. They are not incapacitated by their symptoms. In fact, there are quite a few famous people with Tourette's such as Jim Eisenreich (MLB), Chris Jackson (NBA), and Dan Ackroyd (actor). For more information about Tourette's in the Greater Washington DC area visit Tourette Syndrome Association.


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The 2011 CR-Z is being billed by Honda as the world's first hybrid sports coupe. Until now performance orient hybrids like the Lexus GS450h and LS600h have sold poorly, no doubt in part due to their high cost. As usual Honda has gone with a different approach that ranges from its mild hybrid Integrated Motor Assist system to a relatively low price.
One look at the CR-Z instantly says that this is like no previous hybrid. Veteran Honda fans will recognize the lineage back to the CR-X of the mid-1980s to early-1990s. There is however nothing retro, about the CR-Z's appearance. Rather, this is a thoroughly modern design that looks like what the CR-X might have evolved into if it had stayed in production all of these years.
When the CR-Z originally appeared as a concept at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, it was something of a sensation. Unfortunately a combination of production realities and tweaking the shape to reduce aerodynamic drag has made the production model somewhat less stunning. Nonetheless, we like the look and feel that the short, squat proportions gives it much more aggressive stance than other hybrids or even conventional coupes in this segment.
Thankfully, Honda has opted not to include the rudimentary back seat that the Japanese domestic market version has. The 95.9 inch wheel base really doesn't leave enough room for a useable seat. For CR-Zs sold outside of Japan, the seat is replaced with a pair of storage bins and a fold down partition that separates the cargo space. If you want to leave something in the car but out of sight, the partition covers the bins and expands the cargo area from 10.1 to 25.1 cubic feet.
Just as most hatchbacks do, Honda includes a retractable cover for the cargo area which can be removed if you fold down the partition and need space for taller objects. Unlike most other cars, Honda has included a pair of notches along the edge of the cargo floor to snap the cover into so that you don't have to leave it behind in the garage.
Up front in the passenger space, Honda's designers have have produced a modern looking instrument cluster and dashboard that is ergonomically superior to the five-door Insight hybrid that launched a year ago. The plastic surfaces are all hard but they are reasonably nicely textured and don't look too cheap. The real problem is that there are too many different textures and colors and the entire effect is a bit too busy.
The gauge cluster has a centrally mounted analog tachometer with a digital speedometer in the center. A shaded circle in front of the speedometer gives the visual effect of the numbers floating in front of the tach. The black circle is surrounded by a glowing halo giving it the look of a solar eclipse. In the normal or econ modes the halo glows blue or green depending on how efficiently you are driving.
One of the distinguishing features of the CR-Z is the addition of a sport mode which increases the responsiveness of the electronic throttle as well as the effort for the electric power assist steering. Sport mode also brings in full electric motor torque when the driver floors the throttle on manual transmission models.
Speaking of transmissions, the CR-Z is the first Honda hybrid since the original Insight to offer the choice of a manual transmission in addition to the continuously variable transmission (CVT). The CR-Z gets the same slick shifting manual gearbox that we so enjoyed in the non-hybrid Fit. The alternative is the steel belt CVT also found in the Insight and Civic hybrid. While the CVT offers a bit more efficiency than the manual, its characteristics really aren't in keeping with the purported sporting nature of the CR-Z.
Also contributing to that nature are a larger engine than the one found in the other two hybrids. The 1.5-liter inline-four is rated a 113 horsepower and 107 pound-feet of torque at 4,800 rpm. When paired with the 10 kilowatt motor, the net output is lifted to 122 hp and 128 lb-ft of torque. While the torque boost doesn't seem like much, it arrives between 1,000 and 1,750 rpm which does much to improve the driveability of the CR-Z.
The rubber on the CR-Z is larger and grippier than what you'll find on the Insight, but it's still of the low rolling resistance variety. That means that grip is limited when trying to get a clean launch in the coupe. By no means is the CR-Z a drag racer but the new powertrain does generate sufficient thrust for some spirited back road driving. The Honda is no 370Z or even Miata but it is a worthy competitor to the Scion tC or the base Mini Cooper.
When we drove the Insight last year we were extremely disappointed in its ride quality. Small, sharp inputs like frost heaves were not filtered out and the car felt bouncy overall. In spite of its short wheelbase, the chassis engineers did a much better job sorting this one out. Even on the terribly scarred roads that afflict southeast Michigan, the suspension did an admirable job of absorbing the contours while keeping the body roll to a minimum. At the limit the CR-Z still understeers but up to that point it's a fun drive.
Honda's IMA system is a mild hybrid. That means the 10 kW motor is insufficient to propel the car on electricity alone. Once speed drops below 15 mph with the transmission in neutral, the engine shuts off. As soon as the clutch pedal is depressed, the engine seamlessly fires back up. During acceleration, the motor and battery provide extra acceleration boost and then recaptures kinetic energy during braking. Compared to the Civic, the CR-Z's hybrid control is considerably smoother with no noticeable lumps as the regenerative braking is phased out at low speed.
As a hybrid, one might expect excellent fuel economy from the CR-Z and while it does well, this is absolutely no Prius. The EPA rates the CVT version at 35 mpg city and 39 mpg highway. The manual transmission model that we tested is rated at 31 mpg city and 37 mpg highway. Over a week of driving we averaged 36 mpg with time spent in econ, normal and sport modes. That can't approach the 50 mpg that a Prius can achieve, but as mpg rises, the fuel savings flatten out. If gas is $3.00 per gallon and you drive 15,000 miles a year, going from 36 to 50 mpg only yields savings of $345 per year.
The base manual transmission 2011 CR-Z starts at $19,950 including the delivery charge. The EX model with navigation and CVT maxes out at $23,960. A manual transmission EX with navigation like the one that we drove will cost you $23,310. The CR-Z has this high-mileage sport coupe segment more or less to itself for the moment, but when the Hyundai Veloster debuts later this year or early next year, it is rumored to get 40 mpg even without a hybrid system and should come in at a significantly lower price point. It looks like we are in for some interesting times in this segment. The CR-Z goes on sale in the U.S. on August 24.


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HOW IN ALL OF (Mordor) COULD AMERICA WIN IN HOCKEY OVER CANADA??? CANADA IS HOCKEY!!!!! IN CANADA WE HAVE BOOKS ABOUT HOCKEY, SONGS ABOUT HOCKEY AND ON OUR FIVE DOLLAR BILL IS KIDS PLAYING HOCKEY!
BUT AMERICA???? I GUESS THEY WON BECAUSE AMERICANS ARE OFTEN ACCOIEATED WITH HOCKEY (sarcasim)
*ahem* sorry. I'm just real upset that in Olympic Men's Hockey America vs. Canada America won by 6.
Who's game is it? Canada's!


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Photos courtesy of Donn Mumma Photos from April 26, 2013: CANÇONIER
This gallery contains 20 photos.
Photos courtesy of Donn Mumma Photos from April 26, 2013: CANÇONIER
A pre-concert talk with ensemble members will begin at 6:45 p.m.
The San Francisco-based ensemble's program features 15th-century music from the time of the infamous Vlad the Impaler, whose tyrannical rule shocked Europe. Ensemble member Shira Kammen is known by many in the area from her early-music performances in Houston. The program features the Lamentation for the Fall of Constantinople by Dufay, French and Italian dance music, German songs, Balkan folk songs, and more.
Chronicle article on Cançoniere
Program Notes and Artist Biographies for Cançonièr "The Black Dragon – Music from the Time of Vlad Dracula"
The fifteenth century was a time of remarkable change in music, as musical conventions and practices evolved from medieval to early Renaissance styles. It also was a time of major transitions in art, religion, politics, and technology. During this century, Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Turks, the printing press was invented, the Tudors took the crown of England, the Moors were expelled from southern Spain, Christopher Columbus sailed, Leonardo da Vinci was born and began to work, the Renaissance in Italy bloomed in full, and for a few years, a man who would become infamous ruled a small country called Wallachia in what is now southern Romania.
He was called Vlad Dracula (c.1431 – 1476). His father, Vlad II, adopted the name Dracul ("Dragon") when he joined the Order of the Dragon, a chivalric order dedicated to crusading against the Turks in the Balkans. His son took the name Dracula, or "Son of the Dragon." Dracula was, of course, partially the inspiration for Bram Stoker's iconic anti-hero, though he was no vampire.
Read The Black Dragon: Music from the time of Vlad Dracula in PDF format, or continue on web:
Press Release: Cançonièr closes Houston Early Music season with Dracula program
The ensemble's Houston debut is presented in collaboration with Da Camera of Houston. Semi- staged in candlelight, the program of works by Claudio Monteverdi, Biagio Marini, Francesco Manelli and Benedetto Ferrari is a celebration of Venice in the Golden Age, when art music and popular forms came together and mingled, before emotion and language were restrained by rules and codes.
Tickets available through our partner Da Camera of Houston
Download or read the program in PDF format: POEM HARMONIQUE
These photos are from our concert by ARMONIA CELESTE, February 12, 2013. Photo credits: Donn Mumma
A pre-concert talk with ensemble members begins at 6:45 p.m.
Download preview of program: Armonia Celeste Explores Love's Perils
This up-and-coming group specializes in rarely heard music from the Italian Renaissance and early Baroque. In mid-17th-century Rome, the Barberini family was a great supporter of vocal chamber music. The program highlights Roman composers of the period, including Rossi, Carissimi and Cesti. To complete the historical picture, a copy of the famous Barberini harp, made for this prestigious family in 1635, will be played in this concert.
Download: Armonia Celeste Explores Love's Perils


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- 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 5 cups milk
- Baked potatoes
- In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the flour, bouillon, salt and pepper. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over potatoes. Yield: 7 cups.
Reviews for Quick Hamburger Gravy
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"This taste just like we use to have in elementary school. It was always one of my favorites and still is especially with mashed potatoes. Great comfort food!"


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2012 Twins Preview 1/5: Pitch Perfect…Or Pitch Poor?
Though chicks may indeed big the long balls, true baseball fans know the conversation ALWAYS begins and ends with pitching in terms of being competitive.
Thus, for this first Twins preview, here is a look at the starting rotation…
#1: Carl Pavano
-Carl Pavano is not an ace. Carl Pavano is not a #2 starter. What is Carl Pavano? He's an innings-eater who can win 15 games if the team behind him can field the ball cleanly and the offense can score him 4-5 runs. Neither thing happened in 2011, and thus Pavano sagged in the stats department. His effectiveness will depend most heavily on the defense behind him.
#2: Francisco Liriano
-Twins fans already (I hope) have come to grips with the fact that Liriano will never again morph into that dominant pitcher he was in 2006. Now, however, he must prove that he has a future of effectiveness. He is perhaps the most unpredictable pitcher I've ever seen in a Twins uniform. A complete and utter question mark heading into '12. He could be the ace…or his ERA could be above 5.00 all season long.
#3: Scott Baker
-When Baker is healthy, he is a very solid 2-3 rotation guy. But, alas, health has been perpetually fleeting for this young man. His tendinitis is already acting up this Spring, so I just have this "here we go again" feeling with him.
#4: Nick Blackburn
-Will anyone ever figure this guy out? There are two things I can say with 100 % certainty about Blackie: 1. At some point, he will look unhittable, like a legitimate staff ace. 2. At another point, he may get demoted to the minors for a complete inability to get a single batter out. Whichever pattern holds true the longest in '12 will define Blackburn's season.
#5: Jason Marquis
-The new guy to the bunch. He needs to be another Pavano to have value to this club, as he can't dominate hitters. If he throws 200 innings, I would consider his season (no matter the stats) a success.
Final Word:
In 2012, the Twins will start the season (as will all other clubs) with five "monkeys jumping on the bed" in the starting rotation. Their overall success, however, will likely be determined by how many times "Mama has to call the doctor". If good health holds true, the starting staff could really shape up from the mess of '11 and look a bit more like '10. If guys start dropping like flies, though, it will thin out the entire pitching staff and the strain will show through.


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I received a research report from Merrill Lynch authored by thier analyst Gabe Moreen. It was published on 9/21.I did find a mention on the web but no details at http://www.theflyonthewall.com/permalinks/entry.php/SNDK;WFMI;SVNT;ID;NZ;SPHid1300830/SNDK;WFMI;SVNT;ID;NZ;SPH-On-The-Fly-Analysts-Downgrade-Summary-For the record I am long on SPH and am holding for the long term.
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Single women in the Amarillo area can learn about automotive preventive maintenance in an all-day clinic April 21 at Jiffy Lube, 2801 S. Georgia St.
Sponsored by KRGN Family Life Radio, the Singles Ministry at Paramount Terrace Christian Church and Jiffy Lube, the "Because We Care" car clinic is to help support single mothers, widows and single women who are on limited or fixed incomes, according to a news release.
The clinic will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but only 20 to 25 slots are available on a first-come first serve basis, the news release said. Interested women may call KRGN at 376-5746 to reserve a slot.
Jiffy Lube is donating the space, service technicians, oil and filters, and complete inspection of each vehicle. The Singles Ministry at Paramount Terrace Christian Church will wash and vacuum the vehicles and present each participant with a gift basket. Papa John's Pizza will provide pizza throughout the day and Calla Lily will give each participant a long-stem rose.
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Cape Town at Street Level
Stefan de ClerkOne of the best ways to experience Cape Town is to get out of your car and into the bustling streets if this beautiful, culturally rich and historic city, and there are numerous tours that will allow you to do just that. So get on your feet, bike or board and take to the streets.
Five fascinating facts about the Bo Kaap
Rebekah KendalIt may be one of the most photographed areas of the Mother City, but brightly painted houses and quaint cobbled streets aren't the only reasons to visit the Bo Kaap. This part of Cape Town is packed full of history and culture.
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Stefan de ClerkWoodstock has become famous for not only its trendy coffee shops and creative studios, but also its vast array of street art. What better way to see these numerous works than with the Woodstock Street Art Tour?
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Rebekah KendalFew things beat a slice of freshly baked bread straight out of the oven slathered in butter or a flaky, buttery croissant drizzled with chocolate. We did the leg – and tummy – work for you, and rounded up the best bakeries in Cape Town.
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The Cape Town Stadium Course: The Golfing Jewel in the Mother City
The Metropolitan Golf Club, within walking distance of the Cape Town Stadium in Green Point, gets well-deserved awards
Reds, whites and greens – golf in the Winelands
"Many professional golfers are wine aficionados, and worldwide recognised names have launched or are in partnership with vineyards throughout the world." This quote is by golf and travel writer Michael Cunningham, writing in the Wineries Refined magazine in British Columbia, Canada.
Golf tourism: word of mouth vs word of mouse
I am so old-fashioned that I still believe that word of mouth is as important as word of mouse. My following my father's advice that "you mustn't be selfish – you must allow other people to meet you" of course enhances this!
Ten good reasons to go golfing around Cape Town
Golf in South Africa began in 1885 when Lieutenant-General Sir Henry D'Oyley Torrens, commander of the British garrison stationed in the Cape founded the Royal Cape Golf Club. Well over a century later the course has stood the test of time and remains one of the Cape's premier golfing destinations. A relatively flat course, it weaves through avenues of trees and water features which add to the appeal and challenge of the game.


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June 9, 2012 from 10am to 12pm
The world is mud-licious and the plants are waiting! Join herbalist Terry-Anya to admire, sniff, and taste these green wonders as you learn their names and virtues. Meet by the Whale Skull at College of the Atlantic, rain or shine, on Saturday morning June 9 from 10 to noon. ● Gentle walk; beginners welcome,experts welcome too! ● Adults $10, Children $5. ● Questions? 917-536-7440See More


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My task is:
- Initially I want to import the data from MS SQL Server into HDFS using SQOOP.
- Through Hive I am processing the data and generating the result in one table
- That result containing table from Hive is again exported to MS SQL SERVER back.
All these things I have to implement with the help of Amazon Services. (In my case I am using Amazon S3 for storing the data and Amazon Elastic Map Reduce.)
Actually, the data which I am importing from MS SQL Server is very large (near about 5,000,000 entries in one table. Likewise I have 30 tables). For this I have written a task in Hive which contains only queries (And each query has used a lot of joins in it). So due to this the performance is very poor on my single local machine ( It takes near about 3 hrs to execute completely).
I want to reduce that time as much less as possible. For that we have decided to use Amazon Elastic Mapreduce. Currently I am using ten m1.large instance and still I have same performance as on my single local machine.
And also Is there any other way to improve the performance or just to increase the number of instance?
In order to improve the performance what number of instances should I need to use?


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On March 12 the EEOC filed an age and disability discrimination lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores of Texas, LLC for allegedly subjecting a manager of a Walmart store in Keller, Texas to harassment, unequal treatment, and termination because of his age and disability.
According to the EEOC, David Moorman, who was 54 years old at the time, was taunted by his supervisor, who called him things such as "old man" and the "old food guy."
The EEOC claims that Moorman complained to Walmart's HR department after enduring his supervisor's harassment for several months. Walmart allegedly failed to take corrective action, and Moorman claims that the harassment increased after he complained to human resources until he was ultimately fired.
EEOC Attorney Joel Clark said, "Employers should be diligent about preventing and correcting conduct that can amount to bullying at the workplace. They have an obligation to stop ageist harassment after it is reported. The company's failure to take remedial action to stop the harassment, as well as the denial of a reasonable accommodation for a disability, and the ultimate termination of the discrimination victim demonstrate a disregard for equal opportunity laws. The EEOC is here to fight for the rights of people like Mr. Moorman."


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iPhone market share shrinks as Android, Windows Phone grow
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Back in February 2008, the UK government, or more precisely the Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly, ordered a review of the UK's biofuel targets and their global impact. This was prompted by the steep rise in global food prices. The review was carried out by a panel of government experts chaired by the head of the Renewable Fuels Agency, Professor Ed Gallagher. The report is being published today (Friday 27th June) and is expected to initiate a re-evaluation of the targets for biofuels use set by both the UK and the EU. The reason for this is the realisation that the rush to exploit biofuels has been a significant factor in the increase in global food prices. The IMF has conservatively estimated that biofuels have contributed 20% to 30% of the recent global food price rises. The U.S., which is a major biofuels market, using more than a third of its maize production to manufacture ethanol, claimed that biofuels contributed a mere 3% to food price rises, although this figure is unrepresentative and is widely disbelieved.
Here in the UK, the government has already set its first national target. Since April 2008, all petrol and diesel has to contain 2.5% biofuels. The next target is set for 2010 and will mean that all petrol and diesel will have to contain 5% biofuels. The EU is busy setting its own targets for Europe, and has proposed that by 2010 all petrol and diesel will contain 10% biofuels. Now hopefully these targets will be revisited and revised in line with the findings of this report.
If these figures are amended downwards, it will leave European countries with a dilemma; the EU is committed to reducing its carbon emissions and the biofuels component was a major part of this strategy. The report does say that second generation biofuels that are made from non-food crops could be a better solution, as long as food crops are not displaced to grow them. How and where these non-food plants will be grown remains a challenge. The vast amounts of plants required to produce biofuels requires a great deal of land and water, commodities that are becoming increasingly scarce as the world's population grows. The report raises many questions, with I suspect, unsatisfactory answers. What is needed is genuine research into the short-term and long-term impact of biofuels uptake on food production, de-forestation and human displacement and exploitation. The biofuels industry cannot be allowed to regulate itself; market forces cannot protect the Earth or its people. A regulatory framework that can monitor and control the biofuels industry has to be introduced. There has to be some form of legislation in place to enforce policies to protect the world's food supply, not just the West's food supply. I would go further and suggest we need legislation to protect the world's forests too. The importance of the world's forests in the fight against climate change must not be underestimated.
What I find amazing is that it took a review by a panel of experts to work out that if Western governments divert massive amounts of food crops to use in the manufacture of biofuels, it will inevitably lead to less food available for human consumption which will lead to higher prices, which will hurt the world's poorest communities the most. The problem for our political leaders is not that an additional 100 million people are now short of food, the problem is that the rise in global food prices has now affected the price of food in our supermarkets. When our own people start to feel the pain of higher food prices, our government will take action. At the risk of sounding cynical, I think no matter how big the world stage politicians play on, their only real concerns are the voters back home. Unfortunately the majority of the 'voters back home' still have not grasped the significance of climate change and are more concerned about their lifestyles than taking any steps to reduce their own impact on the environment.
Further Reading:
- Second Generation Biofuels vs. Ethanol


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Date: Friday 30 – Saturday 31 March 2012
This conference assembles a range of leading European scholars in the international relations of East Asia to rethink how order is understood and constructed in the East Asian region. In particular, participants will be critically engaging with the concept of 'multi-lineal order' which comprises the following three characteristics:
(1) the informal and loose 'network' type international community‐building prevalent in relations between East Asian states. No single regional hegemon has emerged to direct this order, rather economic leadership is contested between China and Japan, whilst the US is still perceived as a stabilizing security actor. No one institution governs the affairs of the East Asian region, leaving an array of overlapping and competing regional institutions and agreements that enmesh East Asian states in a complex web of functional cooperation spanning a plethora of issues. These institutions remain open to all potential members, creating an order which is diffuse and yet one in which all members have a stake. It is an order requiring compromise and consensus, which analysts have perceived as frustrating, yet it remains both a relatively peaceful and prosperous order.
(2) the multiplicity of actors, channels and processes in this network/community building. It is an order shaped through historical processes of war, colonization, and imperialism that continue to scar relations between East Asian states. States are also only one of the drivers of East Asian regional interconnectivity, with non-state actors, from Multinational Corporations to Municipalities, establishing new transnational links that bind actors together. This emerging multiplicity also challenges, together with point one, the ways in which actors construct international order, particularly in the field of international lawmaking and diplomacy, both of which have been recognized as major building blocks of traditional international society.
(3) the need for multiple schools and strands of IR theory in conceptualizing the international system in East Asia. Making sense of the complexity of East Asian order challenges the tenets of the Western theoretical mainstream, such as a teleological understanding of history or the notion that the EU is a 'vanguard international society' for other regions to adopt. Developments in the East Asian region also raise indigenous possibilities for the exploration of 'non/post-Western' IR theory that scholars are beginning to tap, such as the concepts of Tian Xia (All Under Heaven), processual constructivism, and a bridge of civilizations. In addition, a 'multi-lineal' order presses us to consider values in international relations that go beyond tired Asian-Western dichotomies to embrace and creatively combine alternative worldviews.
As these characteristics highlight, this 'multi-lineal' order revolves around a myriad of complex factors and issues that continue to shape developments in the East Asian region. The participants will be exploring these facets of order from theoretical, political, security, and economic perspectives over the two days. The conference begins with a video conferencing session with the participants of a conference on the same theme being held simultaneously in Osaka, Japan, that brings together International Relations experts from East Asia. The conference closes with a roundtable session that seeks to bring together the conclusions of both the participants in Osaka and Leiden.
There are a limited number of places available for audience participants. For this reason, it is necessary to register before Friday 23 March 2011 by registering using this form.
You can view the programme of the conference by clicking on the respective dates. Alternatively, you can download the programme in pdf-format here.
- Friday 30 March 2012 9:00 ~ 17:00
9.15-9.30 Welcome Remarks
9.30-10.30 Session I: Video Conference with OSIPP staff
10.30-10.45 Move to B0.41 KOG Building
10.45-11.15 Coffee Break
11.15-12.45 Session II: Conceptualizing East Asian (Dis)Order
- Dr. Tineke D'Haeseleer (Leiden University) - Chair/Discussant
• Dr. Ashizawa Kuniko (Oxford Brookes University) "When Identity Matters: State Identity, Regional Institution-Building, and Japanese Foreign Policy"
• Dr. Florian Schneider (Leiden University) "Reconceptualizing East Asian Order – the emergence of a China School"
• Dr. Lindsay Black (Leiden University) "'Outlaws' of East Asian international society"
12.45-14.30 Lunch
14.30-16.00 Session III: Political Order
- Prof. Chris Goto-Jones (Leiden University College) - Chair/Discussant
• Dr. Nicola Casarini (European Union Institute for Security Studies) – "China's Europe strategy: implications for the US and East Asia"
• Ms. Emika Tokunaga (Osaka Univ.) "Disaster Response and International Order in East Asia: Japan's Triple Disaster one year on"
• Dr. Karl Gustafsson (Lund University) "Dealing with the 'History Issue' in Sino-Japanese Relations: Discreetly Negotiating the Content of War Exhibitions"
- Dr. Tineke D'Haeseleer (Leiden University) - Chair/Discussant
- Saturday 31 March 2012 10:00 ~ 17:00
- Stichthage Benoordenhout, Den Haag
10.30-12.00 Session IV: Security Order
- Dr. Yih-Jye Hwang (Leiden University College) - Chair/Discussant
• Dr. Ra Mason (Sheffield University) "Japan's Recalibration of Risk: The Framing of North Korea"
• Dr. Axel Berkofsky (University of Pavia) "Tokyo's "National Defense Program Guidelines" ("NDPG") - What's Old, What's New on Japan's Regional Security and Defense Policy Agenda?"
• Dr. Elena Atanassova-Cornelis (Catholic University of Leuven & University of Antwerp) "Bipolarity, condominium or something else: US-China security relations and regional order in East Asia"
12:00-13:30 Lunch
13:30-15.00 Session V: Economic Order
- Dr. Rogier Busser (Leiden University) - Chair/Discussant
• Prof. Werner Pascha (University of Duisberg-Essen) "'East Asian regionalism in the wake of the Global Financial Crisis"
• Dr. Maaike Okano-Heijmans (Clingedael Institute, the Hague) "Economic diplomacy in the 21st century: What is new and what is not"
• Ms. Miseon Kim (Osaka Univ.) "Harmonizing of Private Enforcement of EU Competition Law: Implications for East Asian Economic Order"
15.00-15.30 Coffee Break
15.30-16.30 Roundtable discussion
16.30-16.45 Closing Remarks
- Dr. Yih-Jye Hwang (Leiden University College) - Chair/Discussant
For now it is only possible to view the abstracts of the participants in pdf-format by clicking here.
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Poliovirus infection effects the formation of stress granules, which shelter mRNAs when cells are subjected to stress, report researchers from Baylor College of Medicine.
"When the cell suffers a major insult, it stops expanding. The business of protein synthesis is arrested. mRNA goes into storage until conditions improve for the cells, and stress granules are a major storage site for the mRNA," explains Richard Lloyd, Ph.D., associate professor of molecular virology and microbiology and senior author of the paper.
In poliovirus infection, the stress granules are formed early. As the infection continues, however, these granules disperse. The scientists found that the poliovirus infection, which was used because it is a prototype for many kinds of viruses, actually cleaves G3BP, a protein critical in the formation of the stress granules.
When the investigators mutated G3BP to make it resistant to being cut, they found that stress granules could be formed during virus infection and that this inhibited virus growth in the cells.
Dr. Llyod believes that other viruses may affect other proteins important in this type of stress response.
The study appears in the November 14 issue of Cell Host and Microbe.
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Cindy Fisher enters her fifth season as the head basketball coach at the University of Wyoming. She was named head coach on March 27, 1998, and became just the fifth head basketball coach in Cowgirl history.
She recorded her first career coaching victory on Nov. 18, 1998, as Wyoming defeated Denver, 60-56. Her first conference win came on Jan. 9, 1999, against WAC foe Tulsa, 76-63.
During her four years at Wyoming, she has posted an overall record of 41-69 (.373) and a 15-41 (.268) mark in conference play. She has coached four All-Conference players in both the Western Athletic and Mountain West Conferences, including three-time All-Conference selection Carrie Bacon.
Prior to Wyoming, Fisher was an assistant coach at Old Dominion (Norfolk, Va.) for three seasons, one of the most successful women's collegiate basketball programs in America. While there, she was the recruiting coordinator, and recruited some of the top players in the United States and internationally, the scheduling coordinator, prepared scouting reports and was the public relations liaison for the Lady Monarchs. Former players coached by Fisher include Ticha Peniecheiro, Clarisse Machanguana, Mery Andrade and Nyree Roberts. She was also the offensive coordinator for three seasons, in which she helped coordinate an up-tempo transition style of basketball that ranked the Lady Monarchs in scoring offense, and had a large part in the development of the post players. During those three years at Old Dominion, the Lady Monarchs were 92-8, including a 34-win season and two 29-win years. In that time, they were runners-up to the national champion in 1997, and a Sweet Sixteen participant in 1996, '97 and '98. They also won the Colonial Athletic Association Conference Championship three years running.
Fisher began her college basketball career as a student-athlete at Eastern Wyoming in Torrington, graduating in 1984. She played basketball there until sidelined by a hip injury. She transferred to Arizona State (Tempe), and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in physical education with an emphasis in exercise physiology in 1988. She worked as a graduate assistant at Illinois State (Normal), and completed her Master's degree in physical education with an emphasis in administration of sport in 1992. She began her professional coaching career at Illinois State as an assistant coach during the 1992-93 season. In 1993-94, she became an assistant at Mesa Community College (Mesa, Ariz.) ,where she coordinated the recruiting effort, as well as analyzed and prepared scouring reports and strategies. She also assisted in academic development of student-athletes. She had been at Mesa two years prior to that as a physical education instructor from 1988 to 1990. During the 1994-95 season, Fisher was hired at Weber State (Ogden, Utah) as an assistant coach. She handled recruiting, and was the academic coordinator, before moving onto Old Dominion.
In addition to her coaching duties, Fisher has been involved as a speaker and clinician to the basketball world. During the 2002 National Coaches Convention in San Antonio, Texas, she was a speaker for the "yes" clinics sponsored by the WBCA and NCAA. She has also been an active guest speaker for a variety of camps, clinics and community functions throughout the country and including her own in Laramie during the summer. The Cindy Fisher basketball camps put on annually at the University of Wyoming have grown into one of the largest basketball camp programs in the country averaging 1,800 to 2,000 campers a summer. An active member of the WBCA, she is currently serving on the Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award selection committee and recently became a voting member of the USA Today/ESPN board of coaches for the voting for weekly Top 25.
Fisher is a native of Cheyenne, and was a three-year starter for Cheyenne Central High School. Her family still lives in the Cheyenne area.


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Cities Chart Course Through Pension Morass
In Philadelphia, pension costs doubled in a single decade. Cities in Rhode Island dimmed streetlights, raised taxes and put off road repairs. Stockton, Calif., fell into bankruptcy.
Unpaid bills from decades of retirement promises made to public workers, combined with a lackluster economy and steep Wall Street losses, have built up a financial mountain that threatens to overwhelm budgets and operations in cities and counties across the country.
While it hasn't gotten the attention of the "fiscal cliff" in Washington, the pension crisis at City Hall could have similar effects as mayors are forced to raise taxes, cut government services or renege on retirement promises made to police officers, firefighters, teachers and other public workers.
"It's not about assigning blame, because look, these numbers are staring us in the face," said Allan Fung, the mayor of Cranston, R.I., where the pension fund is only 16 percent funded and the city needs $270 million to meet its pension obligations. "It's a dire situation for us and for many cities and towns around the country. It's a recipe for disaster at the worst economic time possible."


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When researching ways to cool the workplace, consider getting a fan. Fans, also known as air circulators, can be the perfect solution to meet light cooling needs. In more temperate climates, they are an excellent alternative to having an air conditioner that may not see much use. In hotter or more humid climates, fans can help ventilate and dry an area while cooling it, or they can supplement existing air conditioning systems.
Different fans will create more or less air movement based on how powerful they are. The airflow produced by a fan is typically given in cubic feet per minute (CFM). This represents the volume of air flowing by a given point every minute. In other words, CFM is the airspeed generated (in feet per minute) multiplied by the area cooled (in cubic feet).
Your desired CFM rating will depend on how you plan to use the fan. To figure out how many minutes a fan will take to circulate air through your entire room, divide the cubic foot measurement of your room by the CFM rating of the fan. For example:
2,000 cubic feet/2,000 CFM = 1 minute for the fan to cycle through all the room's air
To calculate the cubic-foot dimensions of your room or space, multiply the ceiling height in feet by the square footage. A room with 8-foot ceilings and a floor area of 250 square feet would equal 2,000 cubic feet.
As a general rule of thumb, you want the fan to take 5 minutes at most to circulate air through a room; 3 minutes or less is better. For a room that measures 2,000 cubic feet like the one described in the previous example, the minimum CFM rating would equal 400 CFM and the ideal fan would have a 670 CFM rating or higher.
The location of your fan will also impact its effectiveness. A fan placed in the middle of a room will take longer to cool the room than a fan placed against the wall or in a corner. A room with more windows or occupants will take longer to cool than a room with fewer windows and occupants. Try to place your fan where you can get the most benefit out of it.
Another consideration that needs to be made is what type of fan you get. You can get anything from a free standing pedestal fan, to an installed ceiling fan. You should consider space / cooling requirements before you decide which type of fan you need.
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Are there Cryptography certifications variants of CISSP ( Certified Information Systems Security Professional)? Like a CISSP exams, but only for cryptography?
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The EC Council offers some certification although I have no idea who they are. I think CISSP implies you know about cryptography because you get examined on it although I don't know the depth they go into.
Other than that a Uni degree in security or cryptography would fit the bill, or a certificate from Coursera or related services, although that's of course not as prestigious as CISSP.


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In just one instant, the life of an active person can be dramatically changed by a traumatic brain injury. In the blink of an eye, the beat of a heart, the squeal of a tire or even the errant flight of an object, things can change forever. The choices were few on Cape Cod for the head-injured. Now, there is CHIP's House, where hope, courage, and love abide. Here, residents can maximize their functional potential and achieve the highest level of independence, thus greatly improving their quality of life.
The Gorham F. Crosby House, built in the 1850's at 9 Park Avenue in the center of Centerville, was deeded to CHIP, Inc. in 1992. Major renovations were made possible by a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Offices of Communities and Development Housing Support Program and the gifts and contributions of many caring public-spirited groups and individuals. This effort made it possible for us to achieve our goal of providing community-based housing for the head injured.
Chip's House enables the dreams of nine individuals to be fulfilled. They leave behind an institutional lifestyle and rejoin a world and community they care about and love.
The effort to establish this residence received the support of the community as a whole and the specific endorsement of the Barnstable Housing Authority, Massachusetts State Head Injury Program, Barnstable Town Council, the Centerville Civic Association, and the Barnstable Historic Commission. Through the efforts of these and many others we now have a community based housing program to serve individuals with severe closed-head injury or other disability.
At CHIP's House, they have "a home of their own".
On December 29, 1994 the residents moved in, all wheelchair-dependent; leaving behind an institutional environment among the frail elderly and the terminally ill. Instantly life has become better - richer, fuller and more normal for those residents.
The success of Nine Park Avenue soon became well known and has produced local interest in creating a caring and supportive home for other similarly challenged individuals. Since placement at Chip's House is for one's lifetime, we had little or no turnover, and as result no vacancies. How could we help others who were knocking at our door? This brought about what has been described as our most major accomplishment, the purchase and renovation of Chip's House II at 23 Park Avenue next door to Chip's House I. It was dedicated and opened in June 2002. Currently this residence along with Chip's House I is able to serve 21 head injured and seriously disabled individuals in.
Here all have the opportunity to maximize their mental, physical and social potential in a community that they care about and love. Chip's House continues to provide dignified, safe, affordable, and appropriate living conditions for its residents in its unique home atmosphere. The dedication and commitment of staff, families and volunteers, residents of Chip's House experience a multitude of positive experiences at home and in the community.


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Lia Mandelbaum is known for her advocacy, passion, creativity, and empathy, and is fiercely driven to make a difference. She is especially passionate about impacting our criminal justice and education system, interfaith relations, and the LGBTQ movement. She recently graduated with a Master's in Social Work (MSW) from Cal State Los Angeles, where she also received a Bachelor's in Social Work (BSW).
The performing arts have played a big role in her work experience as a vehicle for healing, building community and creating meaningful public dialogue. In 2015, she co-curated an art installation that was used as an interactive extension of the play The Whipping Man for the Pasadena Playhouse. From 2011-2013, she helped produce various community-building events for Craig 'N Co. and the Sinai Temple community, and currently volunteers for the Pico Union Project. Starting in 2008, she worked in development for Beit T'Shuvah, and also starred in and coordinated national tours for their original musical, Freedom Song.
Lia received training in dealing with advocacy and relationship building through her fellowships with Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice, and NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change. She was selected as a participant of the Future50, created in partnership between the Interreligious Council of Southern California and USC's Center for Religion and Civic Culture. Significant volunteer experiences include being an active member of JQ International, which is an LGBTQ Jewish movement, and also as a part of the leadership for Compassion Games International.
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State Geography
Louisiana Geography
Welcome to Louisiana! Sharpen your geography skills with this D.I.Y. map of the state. Label major cities and landmarks like rivers or mountains.
Massachusetts Geography
Can your child find Massachusetts on a map? If not, here is a great mapping worksheet, perfect for learning the geography of Massachusetts!
Kansas Geography
Does your child need a jump-start on geography? Give him some practice mapping with this Kansas State Activity Sheet!
Tennessee Geography
Give your student a jump-start on geography with this Tennessee State Activity Sheet.
Texas Geography
Is your student struggling with U.S. geography? Introduce him to Texas, with this fun State Activity Sheet!
Kentucky Geography
How much does your student know about Kentucky's geography? Give him a fun mapping challenge with this State Activity Sheet.
Alaska Geography
Get a grip on geography! With this state activity sheet, your child can read up about Alaska, our nation's northernmost and largest state.
Connecticut Geography
Introduce your child to the state of Connecticut! She'll get to do some research, with a globe or computer, to find all the cities and landmarks on this map.
Hawaii Geography
Did you know Hawaii is home to Earth's largest volcano? Your child can find it, along with a few other landmarks and cities in this Hawaii geography sheet.


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Life during the American Civil War was quite different than today. Unless you lived in the city, you most likely lived on a rural farm. You would need to grow your own food and depend on self-reliance. During the American Civil War, farming had some unique challenges and hardships. Ever wonder what it was like for children to live on a farm during that time?
Meet Addy: Life on a Civil War Farm
On Saturday, May 24 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Cromwell Valley Park is offering Meet Addy: Life on a Civil War Farm, a program suitable for ages 5 to 11 with an adult, at the Willow Grove Nature Education Center.
The cost is $2.00 for members and $4.00 for non-members. Pre-registration is required as walk-ins are not allowed. Click here for a registration form.
Follow Addy Walker as she goes about her chores on a farm during the American Civil War era. Afterwards try your hand at the crafts and games from that time.
What You Need to Know
Cromwell Valley Park is located on 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road. The Main Visitor Entrance is at Willow Grove Farm (second gate). Click here for directions to the park.
There are many family activities suited to children and their families available at Cromwell Valley Park, many of them are interactive or hands-on. Some activities include hiking, camping, gardening, and crafts.
Adults and seniors can join the fun through seminars, classes, sales, and other events.
The park is open from sunrise to sunset 7 days per week, 365 days of the year. Admission to Cromwell Valley Park is free to the public, although some programs require a registration fee.
Become a member by clicking here for the membership form.
Willow Grove Nature Education Center
The Willow Grove Nature Education Center is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. most weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. It is closed Sundays. Hours are dependent on outdoor programs and available staff, so call ahead to see if they are open.
According to the Cromwell Valley Park, the Willow Grove Nature Education Center "offers plenty of opportunities for visitors to learn about nature, farming, local history, and conservation awareness."
Also, visit the reptiles, amphibians, and mammals native to Maryland.
Check out the Cromwell Valley Park for Meet Addy: Life on a Civil War Farm on Saturday, May 24 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Further information about the Cromwell Valley Park can be found at the link below.
Have a great day!
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I just got back from a two week vacation and spent part of last Sunday at the Hollywood Collector's Show. The lady above used to scare me as a kid. That's Sarah Douglas, who played Ursa in the Superman movies. I was surprised how tall she was. She told me that she just got back from a month in China, where she was filming a movie for the Sci-Fi Channel.
This is Rusty Goffe, probably the most recognizable Oompa Loompa from "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory". He also was the Ministry of Magic Goblin in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix".
This is Stan Freberg, famous voice over actor, radio personality, composer, singer, author, and comedian. He voiced Junyer Bear in the Looney Tunes, the beaver in Lady and the Tramp, and the yawning man in George Pal's Tom Thumb. In the background of this photo you can see actor Mickey Rooney in the yellow shirt.


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Leah Kelley
March 13, 2013
Aloha Pirate Nation,
Welcome to Honolulu, Hawai'i, and the East Carolina softball team's spring break trip to the Aloha State.
We are now into our seventh and final day in paradise. The last seven days have really flown by. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here and the how hospitable the entire island has been to us. The weather except for one day of rain has been perfect. We have seen and done so much during our time and I can't thank our players' parents and families enough for coming out to support us. The University of Hawaii officials at the game tonight said that we brought as many supporting fans as they have ever seen and were very surprised how well represented Pirate Nation was at Rainbow Wahine Softball Stadium.
Today was a day where the team got the chance to enjoy a little time on the beach before getting back inside and changing for our two games. It was another relaxing day with the added bonus of playing a few games against some strong competition. Following the games, the local parents and those that were visiting Hawaii hosted a send-off BBQ for the team. They provided plenty of great local food and drink.
Tomorrow, the Pirates are scheduled to board a plane back to the mainland and head directly to Birmingham, Ala. to start conference play against UAB over the weekend. I am not really looking forward to the long flight, but I know that with the reward of the island visit comes the pain of spending an extra-long period of time on a plane to get back to "normal life".
With that said, I will turn things over to assistant coach Leah Kelley to share some final thoughts from her experience of spending time on the islands this trip.
"Aloha Pirate Nation,
I want to begin by saying thank you for keeping up with our blogs throughout this trip.
Well today marked the final day here in paradise. Honolulu is such a beautiful place. This was my first trip to this wonderful state and I have truly enjoyed it. I have always told my family and friends that I wanted to visit and I finally had the chance with this trip. The views here are breathtaking and I would recommend making the long plane ride at least once in your life if you haven't been before. We were fortunate enough to visit some of the local spots and thanks to the suggestion from our Hawaiian kids eat at some outstanding restaurants. During the trip some of the local players on the team were able to play in front of their families and friends for the first time on the collegiate level and that is truly a blessing. We have such a wonderful group of young women and I am honored to be able to coach them. They work hard day in and day out. As a coaching staff, we always tell them to buy into the process and it is starting to show. They have the heart and desire to become great and are getting better each day. I am very proud of this group.
Yesterday night we went to Paradise Cove for a luau. Some of the players were able to shop, enjoy themselves and even get some FAKE tattoos there. Coach Crews and I volunteered to show off some of our dance moves on stage. One of the parents asked me the next morning if I had thrown out my hip from my hula dancing.
I want to say thank you to all the families and friends that helped out this week. Your assistance and support made the trip so much better for the girls and everyone that came to Hawaii.
Tomorrow we get back on the plane and fly to Birmingham, Alabama for our first conference series of the year. We are ready and prepared! If you are not able to come this weekend, be sure to keep up with the games on our twitter account and remember Sunday's game will be televised on FOX Sports. So be sure to tune in and check out the Pirates anyway you can!"
Coach Kelley


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One of the main reasons given for renting or buying an RV is that a family can save a lot of money on vacation. A lot of people wonder, however, if this is really true. In actuality, the savings that you can get from renting or buying an RV are based on how your family likes to vacation.
Look at Your Family Size
The main benefit that many people tout of RVs is that they can save a family a lot of money on hotel rooms. A typical hotel room can cost anywhere from $40 to several hundred dollars a night, while the rental fee for an RV site can range anywhere from nothing to $50. In addition, there are typically extra fees for water and electrical hook-ups.
This means that in some cases, a small family might actually save money by staying in cheap hotels instead of buying or renting an RV. Even without looking at the costs of buying or renting the RV, there are some families that could save about ten to twenty dollars a night by staying in hotels.
Larger families, however, will typically find that traveling in an RV can save them a bundle. Since many hotel rooms have a maximum occupancy of four, families with five or more people can often find themselves having to pay for two or more hotel rooms. In this case, an RV makes a lot more sense. There are rarely any restrictions on how many people can stay at an RV site, and families with young children will appreciate being able to keep watch over everyone instead of having a family split up.
Consider How You Like to Travel
For some people, vacations consist of getting to the destination as fast as possible, then spending as little time a possible in a hotel room. Other people like to spend a lot of time getting to their destination and then like to spread out activities during their vacation.
Generally speaking, families that like to spend more time on the road will prefer traveling by RV. If you prefer to travel as fast as possible, you will most likely end up spending more on gas. Also, not spending a lot of time in or around the campsite will probably mean that you wind up spending more on attractions and eating out.
Families that prefer slower paced vacations can save a lot by buying or renting an RV, however. By buying groceries and doing your own cooking, you can save a lot of money over eating out. While traveling, being able to sit down and prepare food in the RV means that you will save a lot over buying snacks from gas stations.
How Often and When Do You Travel?
Families that plan on using their RV multiple times a year will obviously save more by buying an RV than a family that doesn't plan to use it much. A lot of people don't realize that when they plan to travel can be a factor as well. Hotels and restaurants tend to cost the most during peak tourism times. If your family likes to travel around major holidays and during the summer, buying or renting an RV can save you a lot of money.