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Hampstead Teas/UK president Kiran Tawadey created her organic tea line thanks to her son's eczema. When she found out her son was allergic to additives found in common foods like orange juice, she set about researching the chemicals and additives in many foods to find alternative sources. Tea became a homage to her son's allergies when she contacted the proprietor of the Makaibari plantation Darjeeling, who she had met years earlier in her travels. His tea estate had been converted to organic production of teas; Tawadey realized that there might be a worldwide interest in drinking truly organic tea, and her company was born. The company now offers predominantly leaf rather than teabag based teas, as Kiran believes that leaf teas provide a higher quality, better taste.
About 66% of the estate that cultivates Hampstead Teas is undisturbed rain forest. The plantation is also Demeter Certified Biodynamic. Beyond just organic cultivation, the estate gives workers living wage, plus annual bonus and better living conditions than other estates.
The company, which is based in Fife, Washington, has designed a unique pyramid shaped silken mesh tea pod. The pod's shape allows water to circulate around the leaves, in turn giving them the appearance of "dancing." The benefit of this design is it allows the leaves to expand and move more freely than traditional flat teabags, which gives a fuller infusion of flavor and aroma for the drinker. Flat teabags are known for typically containing tea "dust," or the remnants of the tea leaves, which makes it harder to control flavor intensity. "The larger leaves and tea pod allow drinkers to control the infusion of the tea - regulating its flavor intensity and eliminating the infusion of any chemical or paper remnants that can seep into the tea from paper dip-and-go bags," says Amy Paulose, vice president of brand development. "This result is loose tea's robust flavors with the convenience of a teabag."
The brand's creator, George Paulose, who is a native of India, has used his connections to his country to his advantage. He is able to personally taste and choose his own teas, which has led to Teaosophy's current line of five flavors: Kerala, Darjeeling, Assam, Nilgiri, and Ceylon. Each flavor is grown from a different region in India and Sri Lanka.
On a similar note, the Adagio Tea Company used some unique marketing strategies when it sent out its latest tea catalog to interested consumers. Many customers were surprised when a CD arrived in the mail- instead of a catalog. Upon opening it, there is actually a 24 page, 4 by 4 inch book. But why the music theme? Turn to the back of the catalog, and you'll see the slogan: "receive disk free with your first order." The CD is of full length, and features classical music - perfect to have on in the background when sipping on a hot cup of tea.
Close to 7,000 of these catalogs have been mailed out in the last year, and according to Ilya Kreyerman, chief technology officer of the company, it's been an ideal way to make sure consumers keep their catalog around. "Because of our unique catalog packaging, we feel that people will hold onto our catalog whereas most others are discarded," Kreyerman told DMNews.com in a recent article. "We never thought of printing a typical catalog."
By not just including the cd with the catalog, Kreyerman says the company is avoiding the problems associated with giving out free product when you're small in size. The promise of the free gift with purchase has resulted in a 10 percent response rate and an average order of $30-35, levels the company is pleased with.
Adagio offers an assortment of teas: loose teas, organic teas, loose teas in a bag, display teas, and an iced green tea drink called "Anteadote," which contains nothing more than green tea, water and Vitamin C. They also have a hot selling "starter set," which includes a 16-ounce teapot with three one-ounce samples of teas ranging from English Breakfast to Earl Grey.
Organically grown and naturally flavored, the herbal ingredients in the blends are cultivated from the Galilee region and the Jordan Valley. Special flavors include olive and grape leaf, as well as blends in categories such as "purifying and meditative," "soothing and relaxing," and "revitalizing and refreshing." Two blends contain black and green tea, while the rest are blends of herbs and spices. But all the flavors will be sold at Bloomingdale's stores nationwide this April.
The philosophy behind 15 Minutes Organic Teas is that everyone, no matter how busy, deserves to enjoy a great cup of tea. The product line, based in Scotland is certified organic by the Soil Association, an independent charity for sustainable development. The line has an "urban" feel to it, and includes all organic teas in six flavors: berry, black, sweet chamomile, Earl Grey, green, and peppermint & licorice. Each teabag has a witty musing on the back of the packet, which helps to personalize the tea drinking experience and connect the consumer to the brand. For example, the black tea packet says, "our blender says it's got the genuine Hill Country Uva flavour. Whatever that means." The product is designed for self-service, which means that coffee bars can sit the product on their counter and customers can help themselves. The company provides a branded rack for holding the product, and the boxes are meant to sit next to each other - the image on the front runs across the three boxes in a row for maximum impact.
Guillermo Mai, president of MAI S.A., located in Argentina, feels that the whole of the markets in the world are continuing to use existing teabags. But, "what is noticeable is a change in the teabag's product, as day by day packers look for packing teas with flowers and leaves of a larger size than they used to pack, because that's what the market asks for," he said.
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A Jewish Museum shooting in Brussels, Belgium has left at least three persons dead, according to a BBC report on Saturday. Didier Reynders, the Belgian Foreign Affairs Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, revealed on Twitter that he was shocked by the murders committed at the Jewish Museum on Saturday afternoon. He also said that he had seen the bodies of the victims. Reportedly, another person has been wounded in the grisly incident.
All that has been reported, regarding the gunman, is that a person carrying a backpack opened fire on the people and then fled. The museum, located near the center of Brussels, has been closed off by police. Ambulances quickly came to the scene of the crime.
Belgian Interior Minister Joelle Milquet stated that the injured person was taken to a nearby hospital. It is not clear who the injured and dead victims are at this time. She also said that the circumstances of the haphazard shooting could give rise to presumptions of an anti-Semitic act. According to Milquet, the incident is yet undet investigation.
Beyond the information given by Reynders and Milquet, Yvan Mayeur, the mayor of Brussels, said that the persons who were killed were two men and one woman, says CBS News. The seriously injured individual taken to the hospital was another man, according to Mayeur.
Prime Minister Ello Di Rupo also took to social media – via Twitter – to express his shock regarding the incident and to give his condolences. The Brussels Jewish Museum is located near many other tourist attractions and sites. Brussels is the capital of Belgium which is a federal monarchy in Western Europe and a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters as well as other international organizations such as NATO. Brussels is also the largest city in the country.

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Depending on who you talk to, there are up to eleven subspecies of Canada Goose. The largest is the giant, with a wingspan of 6 feet and weighing up to 24 pounds. Among North American waterfowl, only the swans are larger. The smallest subspecies is the so-called "cackling" goose, which weighs only 2-4 pounds. The giant Canada Goose is native to the Great Plains. It is unique in being non-migratory, at least in comparison to the other subspecies. The other subspecies nest from southern Canada up to the high Arctic tundra, and travel long distances in their annual migration. If the winter is mild, the giant may not leave its nesting area at all.
When they do travel, Canada Geese stay in family groups. The parents fly with the young of the year. If you watch a large flock of geese come in for a landing, you can often see the different family units peel off in smaller clusters before they alight.
The family bond begins at the nest. Canada Geese mate for life. In Kansas, they begin to build their nest as early as mid-March. The nest is a large mound of vegetation such as grass and cattail stems lined with down. It is usually located within sight of water.
Canada Geese will also use nesting platforms provided by people. If you have a pond and want to make one of these, you can find plans by clicking here.
4 to 7 eggs make up a typical clutch and incubation is done solely by the female. The male (gander) zealously guards the nest and will attack any intruders. Incubation takes 25 to 30 days and the goslings are led to water within a day after hatching.
Canada Geese are very vocal creatures and their language is not hard to pick up if you pay close attention. Aside from vocalizations, geese have a whole vocabulary of "body language" that is very interesting to observe also.


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Paradise Lost
Paradise awaits....
Now that Cheyenne's murderer has been revealed and Reed knows the truth about who's been stalking her, she's ready to leave the heartache and turmoil of last semester behind. And what better way to recover than a five-star Caribbean vacation?
Reed is reunited with former Billings Girls Kiran and Taylor, and she and her friends take over the exclusive island. They spend their days tanning on white-sand beaches and their nights partying on sixty-foot yachts.
It's heaven on earth.
But as they raise their champagne flutes to toast their friendship, Reed worries that it's all too good to be true. Because even in paradise, the Billings Girls are never far from trouble -- and nothing's more dangerous than the calm before the storm....
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Firewall Ports question
I've tried all the ports everyones suggested. 3658, 3659, on UDP, TCP and/or Both. No one can connect to any of the servers I've setup, I've used different firewalls, different servers. I've also tried all the ports for the gamespy stuff, nothings worked. Anyone know the exact ports and which protocol(s) they use? Please this information would be really helpful, I can't believe LA hasn't released this crap with the game for gods sake.
Direct Connect?
If you're using "Direct Connect" to connect to the server that's probably where you're running into problems. After a couple hours of testings, a buddy and I have come to the conclusion that "Direct Connect" will only successfully connect to a "Direct Connect" server (using Direct Connect/Create), but not a LAN or GS server.
Still trying to figure out if it's possible to launch a dedicated, Direct Connect server :\
The manual for the game lists 2 other ports you need besides 3658. 29920 and I can't remember the other. I'll post it later. This is for the ps2 server btw
It's ridiculous and amazing to me that we still don't have a definitive list of all of the UDP/TCP ports that need to be opened to run this game server without leaving yourself completely vunerable to the internet. I suppose they believe that in this day and age no one is running behind firewalls or routers. What naive, fantasy world are they living in?! :rolleyes:
That being said, you may want to have a look at this. This seems more for the client than for the server, but you may want to try opening all these ports for UDP and TCP.
I have monitoring the port utilization for the process of battlefront.exe and I am seeing a consistent UDP port 3658. I dont see the standard gamespy 27900 port appearing though.
There is an additional TCP port that is choosing a dynamic port address each time I spawn the battlefront.exe application. Fortunately, this socket appears to be making a connection to a remote host instead of listening for connections which shouldn't be a problem.
I don't see it using the standard Gamespy ports either, but I couldn't get it to work without them.
Try these and tweak to your liking:
Since day 1 I have only had 4 ports opened.
Luckily my router supports the UDP/TCP option so it doesnt matter which protocol they are using.
However, I did set them up for incoming traffic to be redirected to my server ie "Port Forwarding" as Netgear call it.
Also running it on a win2k workstation (none of this annoying winXP nonse!).
Oh, and if I run gamespy on the same PC as the server, I cannot see the server on the gamespy list, but can still connect.... I guess it just uses & therefore blocks the ports.
Um, while I think of it.... dont tick the LAN option too!! As it doesnt allow both, its an one or other jobbie.
ive been watching my ports being used in DOS while running the game i have seen the following ports being used while using the direct connect option. i entered these in my router and so far it seems to work.
tcp/udp 1450-1650
udp 3650-3660
tcp/udp 2000-2500
also you must disable windows firewall and any other firewall you might have on.
i hope this works for you all.
Darth Hater
This is ridiculous. No game will ever have me disable my firewall...
With all due respect: do you know what you are saying?
I have been trying and trying to get it to work. When monitoring the ports used by the battlefront process I constantly see port 3658 popping up. I have forwarded that port on my router. Aside from that port I see a lot of other more random ports starting 26xx popping up after a while.
Also the game becomes severely lagging a short while (3 mins.) after you spawned
Ohhh: And the most important part : no one can connect to me!!!
So: I have not been able to get this to work. I don't use gamespy.
Let me share my own experience. I have no router, but I do have a firewall (how can you not in this day and age). It does not block outgoing connections, but it does block incoming connections. The only incoming ports I have open for this game are:
UDP and TCP 3658
UDP and TCP 3659
UDP and TCP 27900
UDP and TCP 6500
I am also allowing IP 126.96.36.199 which is from GameSpy and based on the domain name, appears to be for stats .
That confirms what vwjoker states above. I can't say for certain that every one of those ports is necessary, but I can say for certain that (last I checked) our server was visible and able to be connected to from the in-game browser, GameSpy, the All-Seeing Eye, and XFire. As far as latency goes, there are spikes when new players join the server and when the map changes. Those are SWBF server-related performance issues that Pandemic needs to work out. Hope that helps.
[OSF] May the Force Be With You!
Thanks for the response Kramerika :)
I didn't have 27900 open so I opened it up and will try again tonight.
I'm also a little confused with the trigger portion of my router setup. It is supposed to open up a port more multiple connections. Not sure though what the "trigger" (1 port) should be and what the "public" ports should be (range of ports).
Right now I have opened up a number of ports in my virtual server/port forwarding section of my router.
Nothing... nothing works...
I give up on this game. This game is not worth so much of my time.
i'm having similar problems with the PS2 PC Dedicated server
i have a micro$oft MN-500 router and i have tried practically everything all to no avail........
can anyone explain to me (in explicit detail) how to go about making this thing work for me?!?!?!?!?
How I know if I have UDP or TCP???
Is there a time delay before your server begins showing up? I've been waiting about 20 minutes and no results. I'm about ready to punch open ALL ports to this machine and see how long it takes then...help!
Trigger port is the port number of the first port in the range you want to open. For example, if you want to open up ports 1450-1650... your "trigger port" will be 1450 and your "public port" will be a range 1450-1650. Hope that helps.
I have a router and have been running a dedicated server for some time now with ONLY these ports opened.
Noone has a problem finding me through the game or gamespy.
what about mic ports. i have 3658,3659,27900 and 6500 open. having some mic problems though - it doesnt work (though it works for Battlefield:MC).
am i forgetting anything....?
let's get the issue over with please.
Heres what I got:
I have 2 Ethernet Cables,
One going to the PC & one going to the PS2 (SEPARATE ip addresses)
from a Cisco Router.
I am running the PS2 Dedicated Server on the PC & logging on to my room with the PS2.
On the PS2, the Network Adapter info for: Ip-Address & DNAS is set-up correctly.
.................................................. ..................................................
The PC: (ports that are forwarded)
static tcp 3658 (Playstation AMS Secure [Battlefront])
static udp 3658 (Playstation AMS Secure [Battlefront])
static tcp 6500 (GameSpy Arcade query port)
static udp 27900 (GameSpyID, master server udp heartbeat)
.................................................. .................................................. ..
what do I see?
a) my room: (T.G.E.).Headshots is playable
b) Session 1 has a high ping (Headset works)
c) Session 2 has a low ping (Headset doesn't work) ...weird...
d) I am able to hear & speak in the other people's rooms
e) GameSpyId has a difficult time recording my stats for both Sessions
f) My Windows XP Home Edition Firewall is on, exceptions for above ports
If anyone knows the TRUE SET-UP for hosting the PS2 Server for Battlefront 1
on their PC and able to access the room on their PS2 with no problems, please respond, and if it works, I will inform everyone!
Thank you!
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Feng Shui Kitchen Design Ideas: Getting the Good Vibes into Your Kitchen
Your kitchen is the area where you get sustenance for your body. It's where your meals are prepared and cooked so you would naturally want to get some really good vibes in there, wouldn't you? How to do it? You can make use of some Feng Shui Kitchen Design Ideas.
Feng Shui Kitchen Design Ideas: How to Increase Positive Vibes in Your Kitchen
No, you don't have to buy expensive Feng Shui ornaments to add positive vibes to your kitchen. Here's what you should do:
1. Let it glow
Yes, you can let it glow by putting more windows to allow more natural light in. You can also put a skylight or two. And make sure that you use appropriate and effective artificial lights as well.
2. Make it simple
Too many gadgets may make your meal preparations easier and faster, but they tend to block good vibes away. Just use a few that you really need. Got so many gadgets? No, you don't have to throw them away. Just put them in an outdoor kitchen or store them for future use.
3. Avoid using plastics
Feng Shui is about getting a step closer to the natural world that is made up of five elements- wood, fire, earth, metal and water. No plastics mentioned, right?
4. Make it neat at all times
In other words, you have to get rid of clutter. Donate the items you don't need, arrange those that are essential in kitchen cabinets or storage boxes and commit yourself to clean up after preparation, cooking and dining.
5. Bring in potted herbs
The soil in the pot corresponds to the earth element while the plant is to the wood element. And yes, herbs smell good – with or without Feng Shui.
We have more Feng Shui Kitchen Design Ideas in store for you. Watch out for the next issue!


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I just got home with my new Taurus 605. I know Taurus is a hit and miss brand but for the price I couldn't pass it up. I paid $350 plus tax and I got a $50 gift card at Mills Fleet Farm. Comes with two different size grips. Love the feel of the gun and it looks great. I just ordered a remora holster as well. This will be my summer carry gun as the XD is a little bulky. Well here she is!
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Food for Thought
See also Cooking 101.
There are probably as many ways to get a culinary education as there are professional chefs. If culinary school seems a bit narrow in its focus, you may want to check out some of the liberal-arts and career colleges in New England that offer culinary programs along with English, math, and history. Following is a sampling of programs:
Southern New Hampshire University offers a two-year associate's degree program in culinary arts, with courses ranging from hands-on cooking to culinary math to principles of table service. After two years, students can transfer into a four-year hospitality program. Bachelor's, associate's, and certificate programs in related areas are also available. Manchester, NH. 800-668-1249, 603-668-2211.
Boston University's academic programs are world-famous; less widely known is the fact that BU offers a 14-week certificate program in culinary arts. Students receive more than 400 hours of instruction through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on cooking in the university's state-of-the-art facilities. Culinary seminars for the general public are also offered. Boston, MA. 617-353-4636.
Newbury College offers a two-year associate's degree covering the fundamentals of food preparation and baking techniques, international and classical cuisines, sanitation, and nutrition, including a summer internship at a professional venue. Students may go on to a four-year bachelor's degree in hotel and restaurant management. Brookline, MA. 617-730-7000.


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Arroyo named MPSF Coach of the Year
Dan Matulis earned 2nd-team All-MPSF, while White, No. McConnell, Vrzic, Rascon, and Meszaros named Honorable Mention.
49ers defeat Pacific 14-12 to finish season 24-8, takes fifth at MPSF Tournament
Spencer White and Nolan McConnell led the 49ers with three goals each in the win.
49ers take over in the second half, defeat UCSB 14-11
Long Beach State finds its groove in the third firing in six goals to defeat UC Santa Barbara.
Late heroics not enough as Long Beach State fell to Stanford 14-13 on a golden goal
Zacchary Kappos' goal with one second remaining in the second OT wasn't enough as Stanford won on the golden goal.
49ers finish conference play strong, rides momentum into MPSF Tournament
Gavin Arroyo leads the fifth-seeded 49ers to their first MPSF Conference Tournament since 2008.
Pacifics vs. LBSU
The men's water polo team finished its season 24-8 with a 14-12 victory over Pacific for 5th-place at the MPSF Tournament
UCSB vs. LBSU
LBSU defeats UCSB 14-11 on the second day of the MPSF Tournament at the McDonalds Swim Stadium Saturday, Nov. 12, 2012.
WEST VALLEY COLLEGE: Ended season with 22 steals, eight assists, and 162 blocks in 25 games ... Collected 20 saves in the California Community College Athletic Association Men's State Semi-Final game against Long Beach City ... Snatched 11 saves in a loss to Diablo Valley in the third-place game at the CCCAA State Championships ... Earned Dean's List honors for both semesters.
HUNGARY: Attended Veres Peter High School in Budapest, Hungary ... High school coach was Ja'nos Horua'th ... Part of the Hungarian U19 water polo championship team ... Averaged nine saves per game while playing 35 games.
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If you have ever eaten a fish stick, then you have probably had Alaska pollock. This popular, mild tasting fish adapts well to many different cooking methods and flavors.
In addition to fish sticks and other breaded or battered fish products, Alaska pollock is used to make imitation crab, shrimp and scallop meat. With this range of appeal and demand, it comes as no surprise that Alaska pollock is the largest commercial fishery in the world. Try Alaska pollock as northwest fish and chips or pan-poached pollack piccata.
Also known as:
|Alaska pollock, walleye pollock, and Pacific pollock.
|Frozen year round; fresh and frozen during fall and winter
Product forms:
|Fillets, frozen and fresh; surimi (imitation crab meat)
Shopping tips:
|Look for fillets that were frozen at sea—these will be higher quality than the fillets frozen in shore-based processing plants. If you are shopping for imitation crab, shrimp or scallop meat, look for a variety with a high fish content, and no corn starch.
|Alaska pollock can be used as a substitution for any whitefish, including Atlantic cod, Atlantic pollock, flounder or sole.
|Pollock fishery:
|Alaska pollock is typically fished using pelagic or mid-water trawl nets. More.
Conservation notes:
|US Alaska pollock is considered an ocean-friendly seafood choice because populations are healthy, it is a well-managed fishery, and impacts from the fishing gear on ocean bottom habitats and other marine species are likely minimal. More.
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Pollock Fishery
Alaska pollock is the largest fishery in the US (by volume) and is considered one of the best managed fisheries in the world. Most US-caught Alaska pollock is harvested from the eastern Bering Sea, with a smaller amount caught in the Gulf of Alaska. Management measures in the fishery include quotas, bycatch caps, closed seasons, as well as the requiring of scientific observers to be on-board fishing vessels to collect data. The fishery and the species are also the focus of an extensive amount of research.
Conservation Notes
Some fish species exhibit life history traits that make them less resilient to fishing pressure (e.g., slow growth and late reproductive maturity). However, since Alaska pollock is a fast-growing, quickly maturing species, stocks can sustain a healthy biomass in the face of a fairly high amount of fishing pressure.
Other aspects of a fishery's sustainability are how the fish is caught and how well management mitigates the environmental risk posed by the fishery. Certain types of commercial fishing gear can cause negative impacts to ocean floor habitats, and/or may catch an excessive amount of unwanted marine species (known as "bycatch"). However, the mid-water or "pelagic" trawl gear used to catch Alaska pollock is highly efficient and has a low rate of bycatch relative to the amount of harvested pollock. There are also a number of measures in place to reduce the fishery's impact on species that are caught as bycatch (e.g., Chinook salmon), as well closures to mitigate competition with Steller sea lions. Although the extent of the pollock fishery's impact to benthic habitats is not fully understood, pelagic trawl gear is not in constant contact with the ocean floor and imparts less impacts than bottom trawl gear, which is dragged continuously across the ocean floor.
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Feb. 22, 2013
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- The period of transition is over, and University of Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz is excited for the Hawkeyes to move forward in 2013.
"We're really happy with the way things have gone," Ferentz said Friday at a news conference inside the Hayden Fry Football Complex. "We've been through a period of transition, but we're enthused about the direction things of things and the group of guys that we have here."
Ferentz announced the completion of his coaching staff Friday when Chris White was hired as the running backs coach and special teams' coordinator. White spent the past five seasons as a special teams coach with the NFL's Minnesota Vikings.
The Hawkeyes also added Jim Reid (linebackers), Bobby Kennedy (wide receivers), and graduate assistant DJ Hernandez (tight ends) to the staff in February.
Iowa has now replaced six full-time assistant coaches, including both coordinators, since the 2011 season.
"I don't think we need to throw out our whole system. But fresh ideas are good and if there is someone that can do something to supplement what we're already doing, that's a great thing. Getting people to throw ideas out is a good and healthy thing."
UI head coach Kirk Ferentz
"It happens at other places," said Ferentz when asked about the turnover over the past 14 months. "Bob Stoops comes to mind. I think we're the only two survivors from our class that are still at the same schools.
"I don't know if it's a five-year span or a 10-year span, but at the end of the day, if you look at it over the last 15 years, we've probably had less transition than most schools in the same time period."
Ferentz sees the staff movement as an opportunity.
"When you have an opening, an opportunity comes, and it's a chance for people to join," he said. "It's a chance for people to grow internally, and it's an opportunity for good things to happen. Just like when you hate to see a senior graduate, but it gives an opportunity for a young guy to get on the field and maybe be the next great player."
With new faces, it translates to new ideas.
"We're open to anything," said Ferentz. "That's true every year, new coaches or not. You have to hope you're looking at what people are doing in all areas of football and that includes recruiting as well. That's part of growing and getting better.
"I don't think we need to throw out our whole system. But fresh ideas are good and if there is someone that can do something to supplement what we're already doing, that's a great thing. Getting people to throw ideas out is a good and healthy thing."
On the recruiting trail, Ferentz is tweaking some of the recruiting territories. The Hawkeyes will have three coaches split Ohio after having one coach in the state in the past. Iowa will also have two coaches (Brian Ferentz and Jim Reid) in the Chicagoland, two coaches (LeVar Woods and Bobby Kennedy) in Texas, and White on the East Coast.
"We try to be as thorough as we possibly can," said Ferentz. "It's important that the coaches in the Midwest and Big Ten areas have a comfort level with who we are and what we are, and the people that come into our schools."
Ferentz said offensive lineman Brandon Scherff and Andrew Donnal will be ready for spring practice, while defensive lineman Louis Trinca-Pasat and offensive lineman Nolan MacMillan will miss spring practice.
Two players -- Brad Rogers and Jim Poggi -- have taken medical redshirts, meaning their Iowa playing careers have ended.
Iowa will hold its spring practices from March 27 through April 27.
"I think all of us are excited about what's in front of us," said Ferentz. "We have a chance to coach here in a couple of weeks, and we're excited to get back to work. I don't have any reason why we can't be successful, but we have to go out and do it."


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Moraine Park Technical College, with campuses in Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac and West Bend, and regional centers in Hartford and Ripon, is celebrating National Career and Technical Education Month in February.
This year's theme is Career Tech: Today an Education, Tomorrow a Career. "Moraine Park as a college community embraces the idea that a student's education provides real-life occupational training which leads to employment opportunities and sound job skills," said Amanda Hruska, president of the Moraine Park Association for Career and Technical Education.
A variety of events will be held throughout the month including "Discover Moraine Park," a free event being held from 5:30 – 7 p.m. on Feb. 13, 14 and 15 at the West Bend, Fond du Lac and Beaver Dam campuses, respectively. Geared toward high school students and their parents, working adults and dislocated workers, the event gives prospective students the opportunity to experience what Moraine Park has to offer.
The Moraine Park Association for Career and Technical Education (MPACTE) set an awards banquet for Feb. 6 to recognize individuals and business for their dedication and excellence. MPACTE also plans a cookie day, membership drive and Scottish doubles bowling event for Moraine Park staff.
During the month, Moraine Park will recognize its Advisory Committees whose members volunteer their time and expertise to the College. Their efforts help support the growth of the College's educational programs, ensuring they meet the employment needs of business and industry in the Moraine Park community and Wisconsin.
According to the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), career and technical education prepares both youth and adults for a wide range of careers, from registered nurse to computer technician, which require varying levels of education – from high school to postsecondary certificates to two- and four-year college degrees. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 18 of the 20 fastest-growing occupations within the next decade will require career and technical education.
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Anyone who has read this column for a while knows that I love The Breeze Kings, The Cazanovas, and Eddie Tigner. I also love Ross Pead and Mary Raindrop. So a festival that began with The Breeze Kings, had Eddie Tigner and Ross Pead playing with the amazing Uncle Sugar, featured the return of Mary Raindrop with a fantastic new band, and ended with The Cazanovas just had to be a perfect evening. And it was.
The weather was mild enough not to be uncomfortable when The Breeze Kings kicked things off at 5 in Thrasher Park, which has a lovely shell stage. The band was as phenomenal as always, with great harmonica and vocals from Carlos Capote and the usual tight set from the rest of the band.
At one point, Carlos did lose part of his audience when he pointed out Eddie Tigner leaning against the lamp post across the street. There was a small stampede of women, including myself, rushing over to talk to Eddie. Atlanta blues-loving women have a real affection for our blues legends!
After The Breeze Kings, Uncle Sugar took the stage. Ross Pead and Eddie Tigner shared vocals, with Eddie doing a few standards, including "Georgia," and Ross offering some great Southern blues rock, with Stephen Talkovitch, Jon Schwenke and a guest drummer providing solid musical accompaniment for Ross's guitar and Eddie's keyboards. That, and the homemade blueberry and strawberry ice cream (I had blueberry, Ken had strawberry) made a perfect early start. to the festivities.
Then the action moved to the square and Mary Raindrop took the stage with her new band, which included Mike Holley on drums, Mike Lowry on guitar, Jeff Baker on harmonica, and a very good bass player and keyboard player I could not actually see from where I was sitting for the dancers. Mary is a wonderful, heartfelt blues singer and it is so wonderful to have her back after most of a year away! She really delivers, and the new band showcased her perfectly.
The Cazanovas closed things out with an energetic, electrifying set of harmonica and guitar driven music and Maurice Nazarro's riveting vocals. Both The Cazanovas and Mary Raindrop had to compete with quite a few trains, but that just added to the atmosphere for me and gave both singers a chance to prove they can sing louder than a freight train!
It was the best way I can imagine to spend a summer evening. I can't wait to attend the festival next year!
If you want to learn more about The Cazanovas and The Breeze Kings, I have a new page at Squidoo about Georgia Blues Musicians which features them and The Little G Weevil Band. Check it out!
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After his initial arrest at the Calabasas, Calif. home of Justin Bieber on the morning of Jan. 14, 2014, Lil Za, whose given name is Xavier Smith, 20, was reportedly arrested once again in jail after being accused of banging a phone receiver against a wall and then ripping it off the wall, according to E! News, Hollywood Life, and TMZ.
E! cites a law enforcement source who alleges that just prior to Za leaving the facility he became angry, yelled, and then proceeded to destroy the phone.
Hollywood Life reports it was told by Lost Hills Sheriff Station Lt. Michael Williams that "Zavier Smith was additionally charged with an incident that resulted in felony vandalism concerning a phone located in the holding cell this afternoon at the Lost Hills Sheriff's Station."
According to TMZ, Za was in the process of being re-booked into the facility for the incident.
E! reports that Za was initially arrested on Tuesday morning over alleged felony drug possession after police searched Bieber's home following a neighbor claiming the singer had done damage to his house in an egging incident.
The neighbor told authorities he saw Bieber throwing eggs at the residence, according to the Los Angeles Times.
The Chicago Tribune notes that the drugs seized at Bieber's home may not have been cocaine, but rather ecstacy, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Officials.
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Sam Weisman is an American film director. He has directed the films D2: The Mighty Ducks, Bye Bye Love, George of the Jungle, The Out-of-Towners, What's the Worst That Could Happen?, and Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star. Weisman is a graduate of Brandeis University's MFA program in Acting and Directing. He earned a BA in Music History from Yale University, where he was a member of the second longest running a cappella group in the nation, The Society of Orpheus and Bacchus. His brother is the producer David Weisman. Sam Weisman is married to former Knots Landing actress Constance McCashin, with whom he has two children: Marguerite Weisman, an editorial assistant at Harper Collins and Daniel Weisman, a music manager, who manages Capital Cities and Wale and formerly managed of Mike Posner.
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Writers, especially famous ones, are typically very private people. Choosing to spend most of their time alone with their thoughts and a computer, the only interaction with their audience becomes the few book signings they are scheduled to attend after completion of their work. Readers who want to know more about their favorite authors are often left to the mercy of the generic information located under the writer's picture on the back of their book.
Other authors pick and choose the personal information released to the public by writing their own autobiographies while even more have their own web sites or Facebook pages that, unfortunately, they have very little to do with and which are usually run by an assistant or publisher.
Anne Rice is not one of those writers.
The ground-breaking author of over thirty novels including "The Vampire Chronicles", "The Lives of the Mayfair Witches" and her latest, "Prince Lestat" to be released October 28th, 2014 is as famous for her personal interaction with her fans via Facebook and e-mail as she is for her novels. She relishes open communication with her readers and goes above and beyond to personally respond to as many posts as possible.
Now, in another revealing and candid interview, Anne Rice answers questions regarding why she's for legalizing marijuana, who she would love to interview and what she would be doing if she wasn't a best-selling author.
Once again, here are her answers:
1 - You have posted many articles on legalizing marijuana, have you ever tried it and, if so, what was your experience like?
My experience with marijuana is very limited. I smoked it likely less than ten times in the 60's and 70's. I didn't like it. I had a dreadful experience on marijuana in the early 70's. I "saw" or felt I saw that we might die without ever discovering the answer as to why we're here --- that annihilation might come to us at death and we'd never know that we'd died, let alone why we'd lived. I never really got over that experience. It altered me forever. (I wrote about it in the Vampire Lestat, giving it to Lestat while he is drinking wine in an Inn with his friend, Nicholas.) What distresses me about marijuana is that it's illegal, and it seems to me the laws against it have not worked, limited any kind of meaningful research into its medical properties, and resulted in the creation of a criminal class that is a continuing negative force in our society. I could go on but I think you see what I'm saying. Make it legal, study it, and control the abuse of it as we do with alcohol. That's what I would like to see.
2 - What is your favorite city to live in? Why?
Well, it varies, but I'd have to say New Orleans. I've had my happiest times in New Orleans, and if I could, I'd have a pied a terre in the French Quarter there now so I could live there part of the year. But I have also loved San Francisco, New York and Rome very much. I love great cities, period. Love Boston, love Los Angeles. But New Orleans is the all-time favorite.
3 - What was your favorite place to visit? Why?
This changes all the time. I crave novelty and want to visit all kinds of places. No favorite when it comes to visiting really. I have been to Italy four times, however and that speaks for itself, considering I've been to Paris three times, and England three times and Israel twice. I love visiting Italy because of the physical beauty of the country, and the architecture and the layers of history from Etruscan times through Roman times through the medieval times to the Baroque and the Rococco. The cities of Rome, Florence, Venice, Assisi and Siena are engulfing realities, that transport one out of the modern world into earlier times. I love this.
4 - If you could interview anyone alive or dead who would it be and why?
Jesus Christ, of course. I'd love to ask him what was his time on earth like, what did he come to achieve, and how does he feel about what he did achieve. I would love to ask him hundreds of specific questions.
5 - What is your biggest regret so far?
Hard to say. I deliberately live as to not have regrets. I weigh my decisions in terms of not wanting to regret anything later on. And I don't dwell on regret when I do feel it. Right now, I regret having sold my Victorian home in the Castro. I'd love to own that house right now. But this is a small and recent regret. I'm likely to forget it soon. As I said, I'm not into regretting. Of course as I get older I share a regret with just about everybody who's ever lived in feeling that I might have spent more time being present in my life, not so worried, agitated, unable to enjoy what's happening to me. Wasn't that Emily's regret in Thornton Wilder's "Our Town?" I think it was.
6 - If you weren't able to write, what would you want to do?
Dictate my thoughts into a tape recorder, of course. But do you mean: what would I have been if I had not become a writer? Likely a lawyer. I seriously considered law school at one point. It was the only thing that tempted me from being a writer; and likely I would have ended up being a lawyer novelist like Scott Turow if I had gone to law school. Legal problems fascinate me. I like reading my contracts --- for novels and for film rights -- and I ponder the logic of the language a lot. Making "fine distinctions" or "appropriate distinctions" in an argument is an obsession with me.
7 - In your life, you have witnessed many amazing changes to the world. What do you believe has been the biggest game changer in terms of helping and hurting mankind?
The Sexual Revolution of the 20th and 21st centuries. Hands down. ---- This has been the big game changer for human beings in my life time. The civil rights revolution had its roots in the 18th and 19th centuries. Even the rise of the child as a full human being began in the 18th century, gained traction in the 19th and flowered in the 20th. But the Sexual Revolution was and is the key revolution of my contemporaries. The right of every man and woman, gay, straight, black, white etc. to have a good sex life with her consenting adults, to express their sexuality in clothing, speech, expressions of affection in public, and in the privacy of their bedroom --- this has been magnificent. When I was a kid in college in the 60's, girls got expelled if they were found alone off campus in a boy's apartment. The boys weren't expelled. But the girls were. Within a very short time after that the whole thing changed. Newspaper columnists like Abby or Ann Landers were suddenly advising parents on how to treat their college kid's live in roommate. The flower children spread the word that sex was good and healthy. So did psychiatry. When the revolution clashed with the values of some feminists in the 70's and 80's, the gays picked up the banner, and in fighting for their full sexual acceptance essentially fought for that right for all of us. Margaret Mead said once that it all began in the days of Prohibition, when women started going out unaccompanied with men, and when men and women came to be alone in automobiles. I suspect she's right; the great costume changes of the early 20th century certainly reflect the huge shift in societal values. We live in a magnificent world now where women are out of the closet, gays are out of the closet and even the most persecuted transgender individuals are obtaining their civil rights. The world has never seen such a time as this. It's thrilling, challenging, liberating and wondrous.


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"Greasing the Skids" is a sculpture made of more than fifty stacked wooden chairs built by Brian Zimmerman specifically for the Clark County Government Center Rotunda. The one-sculpture exhibit will be on display Monday, Aug. 5 through Friday, Sept. 27 at the Clark County Government Center's Rotunda Gallery, at 500 S. Grand Central Parkway near downtown Las Vegas.
A closing reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 27 with an artist talk at 6:30 p.m. in the Pueblo Room. The Rotunda will be open for First Friday festivities from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 6.


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US Military to Hire 4,000 More Cyber-Soldiers
The Pentagon's Cyber Command intends to hire 4,000 more technology specialists to defend the US against imminent cyber-attacks.
A US defense official told the Washington Post that "the national mission teams would focus their efforts overseas and that any actions they took would be directed outside U.S. networks — unless the teams were asked to provide assistance to another agency with domestic authority, such as the FBI. There's no intent to have the military crawl inside industry or private networks and provide that type of security."
At the moment, the Register notes that some 900 civilian and military personnel handle cyber warfare matters as part of Pentagon' s Cyber Command which cooperates with the National Security Agency under Gen. Keith Alexander.
With this decision, the US joins South Korea, Germany, Australia and the UK in boosting online-warfare departments with training programs or custom-made cyber weapons.
Finding highly skilled people, however, has proven not so easy, especially with the private sector paying more than governments for the specialists. And apparently governments are also extremely private with respect to their know-how and don't share enough information with future candidates for these jobs so as to get them interested.


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The Observer on Sunday covered results from a poll conducted by YouGov on behalf of the Extremis project which revealed that of the 1,750 respondents, "37% admitted that they would be more likely to support a political party that promised to reduce the number of Muslims in Britain and the presence of Islam in society, compared with 23% who said it would make them less likely."
The results also show that "41% of people would be more likely to vote for a party that promised to stop all immigration, compared with 28% who said they would be less likely to support a group that promoted such policies."
Matthew Goodwin, co-founder of the Extremis project, which commissioned the poll, told the Observer that "although Britain lacked a successful extremist political party, much of the public was susceptible to far-right ideology.
"He said: "The results clearly point towards enduring public anxieties over the performance of mainstream political and business elites, immigration and also the role of Muslims and Islam in society.""
The results shed interesting light on developments in the last year, from Baroness Sayeeda Warsi's speech on Islamophobia in the UK passing the 'dinner table test' and the indignation it aroused in some quarters, to the speeches that followed from PM David Cameron on the failure of 'state multiculturalism' and the need for a 'muscular liberalism' and deputy PM Nick Clegg, on an 'open, confident society'. And from the exploitation of immigration, multiculturalism and Muslims in electoral contests in mainland Europe and the UK.
The YouGov results point to a dangerous mainstreaming of Islamophobia in political discourse when 37% of pollsters express support for a political party that 'promised to reduce the number of Muslims in Britain and the presence of Islam in society'. A response suggesting that respondents would support a political party that promised to reduce the number of Jews or Blacks in Britain would, rightly, invite widespread denunciation. The dismissive regard for growing anti-Muslim sentiment in the UK, alluded to in Warsi's remarks on the 'dinner table test,' is a particular problem. With the number of mosques and other Muslim institutions which have been targets of far right attacks, it is surprising that no senior member of Government has spoken out against the proliferation of National Front, BNP or English Defence League provocations.
Perhaps a silver lining to the poll results lie in the generational divide. "The UK poll results suggest, however, that Britain may struggle to host far-right groups capable of such popularity, revealing a striking generational divide in attitudes towards multiculturalism. It found that large majorities of 18-to -24-year-olds rejected radical rightwing policies, with 60% saying that a party campaigning to halt all immigration would make them less likely to support it or that it did not matter to them.
"Less than a quarter of 18-to-24-year-olds said they would be more likely to vote for a party that promised to halt all immigration, compared with more than half of those aged above 60. Similarly, 27% of the younger age group said they would vote for a party that campaigned to reduce the number of Muslims, compared with 49% of those aged over 60."
As Goodwin observes, "[The] process of generational change is a long-term game, and one that may not produce positive effects if mainstream politicians fail to protect young people from the effects of austerity Britain, and convince them that immigration and diversity are compatible with their own prosperity. But when seen at a broad level, the challenge is to avoid a short-term and knee-jerk response to the older, angrier and more hostile generations, and think about how best to support the "rise of the tolerant", and channel these more accepting generations into the political process."
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COLUMBUS — Braxton Miller's status as No. 4 Ohio State's starting quarterback for Saturday's game at California is still up in the air.
Miller sustained a sprained ligament in his left knee last weekend in a 42-7 victory over San Diego State.
"Braxton Miller will be a day-to-day decision," coach Urban Meyer said Monday. "I just met with him today. He's feeling much better. He was a little stiff, which the first 48 hours after that injury is very tough."
Miller was hurt on Ohio State's first offensive possession when he kept the ball on a passing play and was pinned between two defenders, twisted and fell backward to the turf.
He did not return to the game. Kenny Guiton came in to pass for two touchdowns and run for another score in his place.
Meyer, who confirmed the junior's injury was a sprained medial collateral ligament, said he would not err on the side of caution and stick with Guiton to allow Miller extra time to be completely healthy.
"I don't think so, no," he said. "If he's healthy to play and play like Braxton plays, which, you know, he's not your pocket quarterback and he does a lot of things for us. But if he's healthy to go, he'll certainly go. We are not saving him or holding him back.
"This will (take) everything we've got to win this game."
Ohio State is a prohibitive favorite against Cal (1-1), which lost its opener at home to Northwestern and then barely beat Football Championship Subdivision member Portland State last week.
Miller, who was not made available for interviews after the game or on Monday, is a three-year starter who has been considered among the top Heisman Trophy favorites.
Wide receiver Corey Brown said he would be shocked if Miller doesn't play Saturday.
"I'd be very surprised," he said. "Braxton is a real hard worker. I saw him earlier. He was in the training room rehabbing. I expect him to do what a leader does and he'll be in the training room every day and I think he'll be fine."


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, Volume 18, Issue 4, pp 339-366
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Can Children with Autism Recover? If So, How?
- Molly HeltAffiliated withDepartment of Psychology, University of Connecticut Email author
- , Elizabeth KelleyAffiliated withDepartment of Psychology, Queen's University
- , Marcel KinsbourneAffiliated withDepartment of Psychology, New School
- , Juhi PandeyAffiliated withCenter for Autism Research, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- , Hilary BoorsteinAffiliated withDepartment of Psychology, University of Connecticut
- , Martha HerbertAffiliated withDepartment of Neurology and TRANSCEND Research Program, Massachusetts General Hospital
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Although Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are generally assumed to be lifelong, we review evidence that between 3% and 25% of children reportedly lose their ASD diagnosis and enter the normal range of cognitive, adaptive and social skills. Predictors of recovery include relatively high intelligence, receptive language, verbal and motor imitation, and motor development, but not overall symptom severity. Earlier age of diagnosis and treatment, and a diagnosis of Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified are also favorable signs. The presence of seizures, mental retardation and genetic syndromes are unfavorable signs, whereas head growth does not predict outcome. Controlled studies that report the most recovery came about after the use of behavioral techniques. Residual vulnerabilities affect higher-order communication and attention. Tics, depression and phobias are frequent residual co-morbidities after recovery. Possible mechanisms of recovery include: normalizing input by forcing attention outward or enriching the environment; promoting the reinforcement value of social stimuli; preventing interfering behaviors; mass practice of weak skills; reducing stress and stabilizing arousal. Improving nutrition and sleep quality is non-specifically beneficial.
KeywordsAutism spectrum disorders Language development Recovery Stereotyped motor behavior
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- Title
- Can Children with Autism Recover? If So, How?
- Journal
Neuropsychology Review
Volume 18, Issue 4 , pp 339-366
- Cover Date
- 2008-12
- 10.1007/s11065-008-9075-9
- Print ISSN
- 1040-7308
- Online ISSN
- 1573-6660
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- Springer US
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- Autism spectrum disorders
- Language development
- Recovery
- Stereotyped motor behavior
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- Molly Helt (1)
- Elizabeth Kelley (2)
- Marcel Kinsbourne (3)
- Juhi Pandey (4)
- Hilary Boorstein (1)
- Martha Herbert (5)
- Deborah Fein (1)
- Author Affiliations
- 1. Department of Psychology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06268, USA
- 2. Department of Psychology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- 3. Department of Psychology, New School, New York, NY, USA
- 4. Center for Autism Research, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- 5. Department of Neurology and TRANSCEND Research Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, Charlestown, MA, USA


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"From there to here, and here to there, funny things happen everywhere." – Dr. Seuss
What doctor is loved by children worldwide? Dr. Seuss of course! Born March 2, 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts, Theodor Seuss Geisel , not your ordinary doctor, prescribed children the medicine of bizzare mythical lands, strange dialogue, and timeless characters like, The Cat and the Hat, Horton Hears a Who, and who can forget about that heartless Mr. Grinch.
Theodor 'Ted' Seuss attended Dartmouth College and became the editor-in-chief of Jack-O-Lantern, Dartmouth's humor magazine. This career milestone was short lived after he was suspended for throwing a wild party in his dorm room. That didn't stop the 'Doc' from continuing to do what he loved, so the alias Dr. Seuss was created to conceal his identity, allowing him to continue to work at the college's magazine.
After graduating from Dartmouth, Theodor went on to attend Oxford University with the prerequisite of becoming a professor. While studying at Oxford he met his first wife, Helen Palmer, who also became a children's author. It was Helen who encouraged Seuss to change his career path from a professor to an artist.
Theodor's first published book, called And to Think I Saw It on Mulberry Street was rejected by nearly 30 publishing companies. In 1937, it was published and began Seuss' lifetime achievements as one of the most famous children authors.
Dr. Seuss died on September 24, 1991 leaving behind his extraordinary legend of kooky characters, strange language, and best-selling books that sold over 600 million copies, translated into more than 20 languages, and were recreated in films and musicals.
So lift your tip tap top hats to the life of Theodor 'Dr. Seuss' Geisel by enjoying this kid friendly green eggs and ham recipe in honor of his well-known story about Sam-I-Am and his reluctance to try green eggs and ham.
Other ways to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday!
- Learn more interesting facts about the peculiar Dr. Seuss here
- Settle in with your family and enjoy one of Dr. Seuss' Books or plop on the couch with some finger-licking popcorn and let Dr. Seuss' Movies take you to the bizarre land of the Zizzer-zazzer-zuzz.
- Check out Famous Quotes by Dr. Seuss that will inspire.
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Study Finds Amazing Benefits of Meditation for Young People & Students
Benefits of Meditation for Young People
Benefits of Meditation for Students
Have kids in school? Specially kids in high school? Are you a student in school, high school or college and wondering if meditation will benefit you? Well wonder no longer, meditation is absolutely fantastic for young people and in this article I want to discuss some very interesting research that was conducted on this very topic; benefits of meditation for young people and students.
The study originally was intended to determine the affect of meditation on blood pressure. Students with high blood pressure were taught meditation and another group, with high blood pressure, were taught how to lower blood pressure, but not taught meditation. The results were emphatic and clearly demonstrated that meditation significantly reduced blood pressure in all situations.
This study was then expanded to measure the affects of meditation on other aspects of student life, and young people from six different schools were included in the new study. Here are the findings of this research.
10 Amazing Benefits of Meditation for Students:
- Improved Concentration: Students were able to concentrate better and had more mental focus.
- Reduced Blood Pressure: This reduction in blood pressure was regardless of whether the students were facing a stressful situation, like an examination, or not.
- Decreased Absenteeism & Tardiness: In addition, meditation also reduced behavior problems.
- Better Grades: Students felt they were doing better with their homework and school work as well.
- Improved Interpersonal Relationships: This included relationships at home, such as with siblings and parents.
- More Confidence: One of the most important qualities to develop for children, students and young adults.
- Better Sleep: The importance of proper sleep in being understood more and more in today's hectic sleep deprived world.
- Headache Relief: Always a good thing .
- Calmness: Same as blood pressure above, it helped the students who learned meditation remain calm even during stressful times. This is important in all aspects of life I feel. In sports, interviews, tests and the other challenging situations life inevitably brings forth, remaining calm is the key to success, health and happy living.
- Sharper Brains: I have often alluded to meditation helping the brain function better. This and other research that looks at brain imaging, etc, is now validating this point as well.
How Much Meditation is Needed:
The next logical question is how much meditation is needed in order to obtain these benefits. The answer is as little as 10-15 minutes, 2 times per day was the amount of meditation practiced by the students during the study. Certainly worth the time, given the enormous benefits one gets.
What Kind of Meditation is Needed:
Simple meditation to quiet the mind was all that was used during this study. So I would suggest using Zen Meditation Technique for that. Another suggestion would be using the structure and meditations given in the Beginner's Meditation Class | Learn How to Meditate.
Final Thoughts:
Here is the link to the original article with the details of the study: Meditation Benefits Abound for Schoolchildren, Study Finds.
Finally, it is most important to remember that mediation ultimately leads you to Self-realization. Awakens you to your divine, infinite nature. What can possibly be more important than getting a head start on that journey during your younger days?
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Five Things I've Been Doing Without The Internet
I moved house at the end of March.
It was all a tad stressful as it was more of a 'have-to' than a 'want-to' move of house. However fate was kind and my new place is right down the road from the old (same bus stop so I don't get too confused stumbling home at night – sweeeet) and my new flatmate Lisa is significantly better house trained than my beloved boys of old. (RIP the era of 443 K-Rd. Them were some good times.)
The main hardcore issue I've had to face was that the new flat had no phone line or internet – so it's taken nigh on 2 months to get it sorted. Ok so I spend all day every day 5 days a week 'playing' on the internet as a job but still. It was some serious cold turkey shiznit for an internet addict like myself.
Good news is, I'm back in business! Le broadband est de retour chez Hodges. W00t! The bad news is that I basically haven't done any of the useful internet-related 'stuff' I was planning on doing, such as updating my blog regularly. I tried buying a dongle – and the only effect that had was turning me semi psycho-panda violent as it lost connection every 10 mins and was unbearably slow.
However it has meant that my laptop has barely been opened for a couple of months and I've gone back to doing stuff the old fashioned-way. So, in celebration of my return to the world of broadband and in time-honoured blog tradition, here's a top five list of things I've been doing without the internet at home.
- Reading waaaaay more. Particular recommendations:
Burying the Bones by Hilary Spurling. The biography of Pearl Buck – A now runaway successful writer who was born to American missionary parents but grew up more Chinese than Western in early 20th century China.
The Walking Dead Compendium Vol.1. A collection of the first 8 volumes of this comic book series, I bought it on recommendation ahead of it being turned into a movie imminently. It is genius, gory and thought-provoking. Unfortunately I read a lot of it late at night, and being the sensitive soul I am, managed to give myself some major zombie-relatednightmares.
- Doing the stuff I normally read about on the net.
I have a whole bookmarked folder and twitter favourited list of 'Things that cool and free to do in London'. All too often I never quite get around to doing them – but I've managed to squeeze quite a few in over the last 6 or 7 weeks. Main recommendation for this one is:
Magnificent Maps – Power, Propoganda and Art. A free exhibition on at the British Library, I absolutely loved it. As the title suggests, it shows maps being created and used for a whole variety of purposes throughout history – from intimidating potential rivals to being made with gold leaf and silk as art. Also includes Grayson Perry's Map of Nowhere, which I was a big fan of.
- Bikram Yoga
I wouldn't really have ever thought of myself as someone who would get into yoga particularly, but when a friend suggested I try it – I figured I might as well. Got to be better than sitting in front of my comp after work. Bikram yoga consists of the same 26 positions done in each class, in a (seriously) hot room. I'll hand over to Wikipedia at this point:
Bikram yoga aims toward general wellness and claims the heated studio facilitates deeper stretching, injury prevention, and stress and tension relief. Bikram yoga is claimed to systematically stimulate and restore health to every muscle, joint, and organ of the body. According to [Bikram] Choudhury, many people only use up to 50 percent of their lung capacity, and just like any muscle, the lungs must be stretched in order to (through practice) withstand holding more oxygen. When one is practicing pranayama s/he will eventually be able to enhance oxygen conversion and absorption, as well as improve blood circulation. (Choudhury, 2007) This is true of any cardiovascular activity.
So far, I've managed to not puke or faint despite coming close – and although I find it seriously hardcore (especially if you foolishly position yourself in front of the heater), I love it. It's about 6 weeks later and I've managed to make it twice a week on average, and I'm definitely an advocate. (Image: www.bikramyogarichmond.ca)
- Running to/from work
This one may be a tad more wishful than true as my running training has not been quite as in-depth as it was meant to be. I've been running to or from work once or twice a week (about 7k-ish) and this is pretty much only because I said I would take part in the Beast in the East Grim Challenge with some ridiculously fit workmates on May 22nd, so I'm utterly petrified. GULP. The course is described thus:
This motocross circuit is awesome. The circuit itself is 1.8k around so after a lap we'll take you off on to the wooded trails and grassy tracks surrounding it. This really is a pretty run but a tough one and hilly throughout. Did we mention that you will be running a second lap of the circuit at the end?
Watch this space to see if I make it out alive.
- Cooking & Baking – like YUM stuff
All this extra sport and lack of time spent in front of a computer has meant that I have extra appetite and more time to actually make something nice – both for me and for mates popping round for food. I've not really 100% followed any recipes, mostly basing them on ideas I've read. But so far my main successes have been based on these:
– Creamy Salmon & pea tagliatelle – I LOVE this. I have salmon in the freezer a lot and the rest of the ingredients can be bought in your local Dalston corner shop. Cook up a batch after running around like a loon & devour.
– Smoked Mackerel & Horseradish Fishcake – You mash the potato up for these with horseradish cream. YUM.
– The fishcakes were served with Minted Pea Puree. Super quick, easy and really tasty.
– Hot and Sour Soup – nuff said. One of my fav things ever and really really easy to make – I loosely base mine on this Delia recipe. You can also use it as the base to then make noodle soup.
– Pad Thai. I make a lot of Asian food in general as I prefer it to most other cuisines. Pad Thai is pretty simple to make, and great when cooking for others as you can have it all ready in advance then just whack it in the wok when you're ready to go. There's a million different recipes and mine's a mixture of all of them, but here's a rough guide from Delia again. Goes great with the hot & sour soup!
– Banana & Chocolate Cake (Based on a Nigella classic but I added choc frosting which was definitely a winner)
- Ok so it was officially a 5 point list but then I thought of all this other stuff that I've done whilst not sitting in front my beloved laptop, so in no particular order:
– Actually made the most of my Cineworld membership and been to see a whole host of movies in recent times. A Prophet and Kick-Ass on my recommendations list.
– Spent way too much money on gigs though this is not unusual sadly.
– Been a really excellent daughter and invited Ma Hodges down to London to see Jersey Boys (it was awesome btw) and gone up for the weekend to hang out totally technology-free discussing allotments and the like.
The end. Moral of the story – not having the internet at home can be good for the soul. Although I wil now probably undo all of this by trying to catch up on all the internet related things I told myself I would do "when I get it back".


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» Curacao: Kura Hulanda Museum And Hotel
Curacao: Kura Hulanda Museum And Hotel
Carole Terwilliger Meyers
Located just off the northern coast of Venezuela, Curacao (pronounced "kur-ah-sow") is part of the ABC Islands chain - Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao - which in turn is part of the Netherlands. Curacao is probably best known for its namesake Valencia orange liquour that comes in a rainbow of colors, for its tropical-colored Amsterdam-style architecture, and for its excellent dive sites. But this remote, arid island offers much more, including a colorful floating market, plenty of beaches, and a unique "tumba" music.
Curacao also has a reputation for racial and religious tolerance. Its population is an eclectic mix of forty different nationalities, many of whom can be seen chatting on their cell phones while walking across the swinging Queen Emma pontoon bridge in to Willemstad--the island's capital and a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site.
Across the harbor from Willemstad is one of the island's newest attractions. The magnificent Kura Hulanda complex consists of a five-star hotel and a unique museum dedicated to telling the story of the island's slave trade. Amazingly, this spectacularly lovely spot was previously a slum. It was also once one of the largest slave depots in the Caribbean, as Curacao was where many captured Africans were processed enroute to the New World.
The aesthetically magnificent Museum Kura Hulanda opened in 1999. Built from sixteen 18th- and 19th-century Dutch colonial homes--on the very site where slaves once arrived on the island--it is the vision of Jacob Gelt Dekker. His wish is to document and attempt to tell the story of the African slave trade as it applies to the area, and to demonstrate that it was based on economics, not racism. The facts leave visitors stunned.
Museum visitors can climb down into the cramped hold of a replica wooden ship and see the shackles and tight spaces these captured people were subjected to. More of Dekker's staggeringly impressive private collection is artistically presented in a replica slave prison from Senegal and in replica slave huts.
Several rooms are dedicated to other facets of Curacao's past--including the Dutch settlers--and to other non-Western cultures of the world. And since Kura Hulanda means "Dutch courtyard" in the native Papiamentu language, it is appropriate that the museum surrounds a lovely courtyard.
Adjacent, the 67-room Hotel Kura Hulanda is a village of cobblestone walkways leading to sculpture gardens, two sumptuously landscaped pools, and an assortment of boutiques, restaurants, and bars. Guest rooms are situated inside meticulously restored 18th- and 19th-century Dutch Caribbean buildings, and each is uniquely furnished with handcrafted era reproductions made by artisans from around the world. Rooms are spacious, with soft fabrics, high four-poster beds, carved furniture, Indian marble bathrooms, hand-painted wall decoration, high open-beam ceilings, and both ceiling fans and air conditioning. Guests can relax over a snack at tables sprinkled around the grand courtyard, stroll out the gates into town, or arrange to visit a nearby beach club or golf course.
Enthusiastic proprietor Jacob Dekker says his gorgeous 65-building, 8-block "environmental and historic preservation project is a chaos of stuff from all over the place," but the noteworthy artifacts are actually laid out in orderly fashion and offer continual surprise to guests exploring the grounds. Among the sights to see are an Indian Bridal Suite and artifacts from the Cotton Club.
Through 2008, an exhibition of poignant photographic panels from the Anne Frank house in Amsterdam can be viewed in another building across an alley from the hotel.
Among the resort's packages is one saluting the island's rich Jewish heritage. The Curacao Jewish Heritage Experience includes a private tour of Mikve Israel-Emanuel Synagogue and Museum - the oldest synagogue in continuous use in the western hemisphere. Its floor is covered with salt-less sand brought in from a Sinai desert riverbed. The sand-covered floor acts as a reminder of the times when Jewish ancestors had to put sand on the floors to muffle the sounds of religious services and also as a reminder of the Exodus. A magnificent organ installed in 1866 has been recently reconstructed. (Note that Mr. Dekker is the son of a Holocaust survivor.)
And believe it or not! there's yet more to do on this fascinating island. Allow time to gamble in one of the casinos, to swim with the dolphins, and to visit an ostrich farm. And don't leave without purchasing a souvenir zip-up coconut purse.
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For effective and efficient administration and management the organizational structure of the Nigerian Prisons Service is such that it is divided into six directorates. Each directorate has a different and distinct mandate.
At the apex of the Nigerian Prisons Organizational structure sits the Controller-General of the Nigeria Prisons Service. He is the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for the formulations and implementation of penal policies in Nigeria. He is responsible to the President through the Minister of Interior and the Civil Defence, Immigration and Prisons Board (CDIPB) which the Minister heads. But in matters of prison policy he takes direct responsibility for policy implementation.
He is assisted by six (6) Deputy Controllers-General (DCGs) who head the six broad administrative divisions called directorates into which the Service is broken for efficient management. The Deputy Controllers-General who head the Directorates report to the Controller-General and constitute, together with the Controller-General the highest decision-making body in the Administration of the Nigerian Prisons Service.
The Directorates are specialized divisions charged with the responsibility of coordinating specific areas of prison administration. They are:
1. Operations (Ops)
2. Administration and Supply (A&S)
3. Health and Social Welfare (H &SW)
4. Finance and Account (F&A)
5. Inmates' Training and Productivity (ITP)
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This is our musical moment, where nobody knows whether Taylor Swift qualifies as pop or country anymore (except purists, but they always have strong opinions) and where Lady Gaga can sound more and more like Shania Twain on every successive track and remix even when she's not explicitly taking her singles down country roads. This isn't blurring of pop/country genre lines, it's moving the genres closer and closer to one another until they turn into one big Venn diagram with a decent-sized overlap in the middle.
All of this is to say that Luke Bryan's cover of Lady Gaga doesn't seem like a gimmick at all. RedOne's electro stomp and country's Southern stomp (and Luke's literal stomp, as in stomping his foot on the stage) have a lot in common, as does Gaga's yarling and Luke's drawling. He omits most of the ra-ra-et-cetera in favor of a guitar solo, because some lines just don't blur, but otherwise, it takes almost no adulterating for "Bad Romance" to go country. Now then. Your next challenge, Luke: "LoveGame."


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Community group "Twelve Blocks West" looks to revive neighborhood by renovating, replacing homes
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - A coalition of community groups led by the Independence School District will continue its efforts to revive troubled district neighborhoods on Monday when it tears down two abandoned homes on Overton Avenue and begins the work of replacing them.
The group, which calls itself "Twelve Blocks West," consists of several nonprofit and faith-based organizations banding together to improve neighborhoods by giving people incentive to remain in them.
In the case of Shawn Willis and his family, that means conducting some $60,000 worth of renovations to his 1903 home free of charge. All he had to do was commit to staying put for another five years.
"We were talking about moving for awhile, and then when they decided to do this it was why move? It's a new house," Willis told 41 Action News on Friday.
Residents of two new homes that replaced a decrepit apartment building said they got deals on their down payments and promises of no property tax for their first decade of home ownership on Overton.
Across the street, one longtime resident, 97-year old Jude Christensen, who first moved to Independence, Mo., in 1931, said the group's effort has already dramatically improved the neighborhood in just the last few years.
"Oh my goodness. How has it changed?" he asked, laughing. "This has changed 500 percent since I moved over here."


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Family of Jessie P. Chastun
Jessie P. Chastun Family
Submitted by Henry Hanson
Front Row: George Marion
(Sonny) Walker, Billy Gernand, Woodrow Gernand, Vera
Walker, Marrion Katherine Hanson, Rose Ellen Hanson.
Jessie P. & Mary Jane Paull
Jessie P. Chastun Family
Jessie P. Chastun came to Texas in early 1880
and found work on the Railroad.
In 1884, he married Mary Jane Paull a young
English emigrant, at the Peach Creek Section House, between Wharton
and Hungerford. At that time the railroad was known as the New York,
Texas, and Mexican Railway,and it ran from Rosenberg and Victoria.
When Jessie and Mary Jane Chastuns first child
Mittie Dillard was born in 1886, they were living at the Section
House in Kempner, Lampasas County and Jessie was working for the
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway. While he continued working in
Kempner a son James Patrick Henry Chastun was born in 1889 in Sealy,
while Mary Jane attended her father's funeral.
By 1900, Jessie and Mary Jane were living in
Goliad County, at the Fannin Section house and they had three more
girls, Agnes Sarah, Mary Beatrice, and Jessie Harriett.
On November 12, 1904; Jessie P. Chastun and
wife Mary Jane Chastun bought 99-3/4 acres of farm land, from Eliza
Kempner. This became the home place
for the Chastuns and their family from then on. This plot was the
Northwest corner of the Austin Perry League, and a portion that was
inherited by Moses Austin Bryan who inherited his land from his
mother Emily Austin Perry. Mr. Bryan was one of three sons of
Emily Austin Perry who divided this league after their mother's
death. One can only speculate that Jessie was involved in the
construction of the railroad spur from Wharton to Van Vleck, about
the time that the New York, Texas and Mexican Railway and Southern
Pacific merged. How else would Jessie found such a remote area from
Goliad County? In 1904, the Chastun Family was the only white family
living in Ashwood.
Jessie and Mary Jane had four more children
born in Ashwood. Marguerite Rosalie in 1902, Thomas Joseph in 1909,
Marion Paull in 1907 and Jessie Lucille in 1911.
Jessie Harriett died as an infant at Fannin and
was buried in Victoria. Thomas and Jessie Lucille died as infants
and were buried in the family cemetery established next to there
home in Ashwood.
Marion Paull would live to be 14 years of age
before her unfortunate death, a horse riding accident, took her life
and it was decided to bury her at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City,
Matagorda County, Texas.
The remaining children were raised in Ashwood
and married either there or in Bay City. Mittie married Anton
Hansen, Agnes married Fred Gernand, James married Ann Muth, Mary
married George Walker and Marguerite married Clyde DeRoche. James
would later move to Bryan, Texas and Marguerite to Bay City. The
other three girls lived in Ashwood the remainder of their lives.
Jessie Chastun died in Ashwood, 1 December 1936
and Mary Jane died 14 December 1938 after a brief illness in the
Wharton Hospital. Both are buried at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City,
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As "Breaking Bad" reached the halfway point of its final eight episodes on Sunday (Sept. 1), one aspect of the show lingered — and not just the fact that Walt had apparently put a hit on Jesse.
In fact, it was something that wasn't even part of the episode. It happened in the show's first episode of 2013, and before that its first episode of… Continue reading 'Breaking Bad' is running out of time to catch up to its flash-forwards


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Video 2 Photo - extract still pictures from movies
- Publisher: Francis Bonnin
- Genre: Photo & Video
- Released: 21 Dec, 2011
- Size: 14.7 MB
- Price: $1.99
- App Store Info
DescriptionVideo 2 Photo allows you to export one or more high quality photos from your videos (and Live Photos) in a quick, fun and original way.
Why would you do that?
* Sometimes you hesitate between taking a photo or a video. Take a video! thanks to 'Video 2 Photo' you can now extract from your video as many images as you like!
* You have inadvertently recorded a video when you wanted to take a picture. With 'Video 2 Photo' you can finally recover photos from this video.
* Taking 'The' good picture of an object, animal or person that moves is almost impossible. With 'Video 2 Photo' this becomes feasible.
* Taking a picture of yourself is always difficult. With 'Video 2 Photo' you can choose exactly the right image that suits you best.
* Choose a representative picture of your best videos and put it as wallpaper or print it in order to have it always with you.
* Have fun watching your favorite movies frame by frame and find the little detail that you had never seen before.
Videos can be imported from your device in several ways.
You can also connect your iDevice to iTunes in order to drag and drop other videos (iTunes file sharing feature).
The camera can be used directly to record a video in order to extract the images quickly thereafter.
An animated and original interface allows you to precisely select a picture from all the ones contained in the video.
It is also possible to view the video (possibly in full screen) and to directly target a specific time.
Once the image is selected, you will be able to view it (possibly in full screen), to eventually crop it (keeping the most interesting part of it) and to export it (to PNG or JPEG files) in different ways:
- archive it in the camera roll of your iDevice
- send it by email
- retrieve it via iTunes file sharing
- copy it (and thus paste it into other applications)
- print it
- open it directly in another application supporting image import.
- and even send it as a tweet or to facebook !
HD Images exported using Video 2 Photo have the highest possible resolution and quality.
Their resolution being the exact same one than the videos they are extracted from (a 1920 x 1080 video will produce 1920 x 1080 images)
If needed, some power user settings, located in the settings application, allows to change some parameters like the output file format (png/jpeg), the associated meta-data, and some behaviors of the application.
You will find the original and intuitive user interface, common to all our videos applications.
These applications have been featured many times by Apple and various websites.
This application can run, on your iPhone and your iPad, as a standalone application, or as an Action Extension (from the compatible applications like the Photo app).
Portrait and Landscape orientations are supported in all screens.
What's New in Version 2.1This 2.1 version adds small fixes and improvements.
And still from 2.0, a lot of great iOS 9 features :
* New : Photo Cloud compatibility. All your videos, even the ones in the cloud can be used in the app.
* New : 3D Touch support. A new Quick Action is available in the main screen : open the most recent video in your Camera Roll.
* New : Live Photos support. It is possible to view all the images contained in the Live Photo, like you are used to do it with your videos.
* New : Share extension support. A live Photo can also be imported directly from other applications like the Photo app.
* New : iPad Pro compatibility. Enjoy the app on your iPad Pro, and preview your images with an incredible resolution.
* New : Multitasking support. Thanks to Split View, use another application at the same time. The layout of the app is adjusted accordingly.
* New : App Thinning & bitcode support. The disk space taken by the app has been highly reduced.
* Fix : When the .jpg extension were selected (option available in the Settings app), the GPS and the date information were not correctly added in the metadatas.
* Various fixes and improvements.
If you like this application, don't forget to add/update your reviews.
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Everyday Experience in Am. Ghettoes: Are Some Cities More Punishing than Others?
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Everyday Experience in Am. Ghettoes: Are Some Cities More Punishing than Others?
The guest speaker is Mario Small, a professor from the Sociology Dept at the University of Chicago.
Monday, May 12, 2014
Haldeman 41 (Kreindler Conference Hall)
Sponsored by: Sociology Department
Intended Audience(s): Public
Categories: Lectures & Seminars
By the end of the 20th century, the dominant theories of urban poverty argued that U.S. ghettoes had become isolated areas devoid of everyday institutions and disconnected from mainstream society. I examine whether the conventional models have underestimated the extent of heterogeneity across U.S. ghettoes and its consequences for the everyday experiences of those who live in them.
Sociology Department Reitman DeGrange Memorial Lecture Series
Co-sponsored by the African and African-American Studies Program and the Geography Department
For more information, contact:
Judy Danna
Permanent URL to this event: http://dartmouth.edu/events/event?event=27211
Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.