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Acetazolamide Injection
Acetazolamide is a potent carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, effective in the control of fluid secretion (e.g., some types of glaucoma), in the treatment of certain convulsive disorders (e.g., epilepsy) and in the promotion of diuresis in instances of abnormal fluid retention (e.g., cardiac edema).
Acetazolamide is not a mercurial diuretic. Rather, it is a nonbacteriostatic sulfonamide possessing a chemical structure and pharmacological activity distinctly different from the bacteriostatic sulfonamides.
Acetazolamide is an enzyme inhibitor that acts specifically on carbonic anhydrase, the enzyme that catalyzes the reversible reaction involving the hydration of carbon dioxide and the dehydration of carbonic acid. In the eye, this inhibitory action of acetazolamide decreases the secretion of aqueous humor and results in a drop in intraocular pressure, a reaction considered desirable in cases of glaucoma and even in certain nonglaucomatous conditions. Evidence seems to indicate that acetazolamide has utility as an adjuvant in the treatment of certain dysfunctions of the central nervous system (e.g., epilepsy). Inhibition of carbonic anhydrase in this area appears to retard abnormal, paroxysmal, excessive discharge from central nervous system neurons. The diuretic effect of acetazolamide is due to its action in the kidney on the reversible reaction involving hydration of carbon dioxide and dehydration of carbonic acid.
The result is renal loss of HCO3 ion, which carries out sodium, water, and potassium. Alkalinization of the urine and promotion of diuresis are thus effected. Alteration in ammonia metabolism occurs due to increased reabsorption of ammonia by the renal tubules as a result of urinary alkalinization.
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We simply love to make embroidered garments. We can sit for ours in the studio and discuss techniques, finishes and color variations of the beads. Many people do not know that on most heavily beaded garments there are countless ours of work behind it. Here are a few words to describe it. First the beads are handpicked one by one, then the beads are stitched on the fabric one by one. Even the sequins are applied one by one. They are stitched by Indian men who have brought this embroidery technique through generations. Their skills were passed on the them by their fathers and their fathers before them. Their families historically embroidered for the highest echelons of Indian society. We should all respect their specialised talents and we are honored to have our collections made by them.
The embroidery is applied hand by hand, stitch by stitch. There are two kinds of embroidery used, Zardosi and Ari. Zardosi stitching is how you or I would sew, pulling the thread through the fabric and then pulling it down through the fabric. Ari stitching uses a special, curved tambour needle round and up through the fabric while the stitching hand remains over the fabric.
The fabric is cut by our pattern cutter, then stretched out over a frame. The pattern of the embroidery is then chalked onto the fabric for the embroiderer to follow. Once the embroidery is applied to all pieces, the garment is assembled on a hand operated sewing machine.
Since they are among the most talented craftsmen in India, our embroiderers are in great demand. We only work with the best facilities to bring forward the best possible products.
We will have always a part of the collection called " Atelier ". " Atelier " is a focused capsule collection that celebrates our love for handmade and unique pieces. It is no secret that we Love to make beautiful handmade clothes. We are blessed to be working with so many great people. Many of the best handembroidery craftsmen in the world work on our " Atelier " Andersen & Lauth collection. We study the history of embroideries. Each period has its own charm, its own niche and look. Our favorite is the victorian period. Imagine a world without factories, without technical limitations, each piece of clothing made by hand. All clothes in " Atelier " are hand-made in our ateliers. Those pieces reflect the love and passion we have for the old fashion workmanship, before the modern technological era.
The Andersen & Lauth collections are a Romantic journey through time. We simply think that the women of the world deserve beutiful things made with Love and true passion. All the way from the design studio in Reykjavik to the hand embroiderier in Delhi. All a part of the same Love story.
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Josh Cribbs has been critical in his assessment of how he was used offensively by the former Browns head coach Pat Shurmur.
He's told the media other players got opportunities that should rightfully go to him. However, Cribbs will meet with the new staff for the Browns, hopefully to get a more defined role in the offense, and get paid.
The three time Pro Bowler wants to be more than a special teams specialist, he wants to be a part of the offensive flow.
Cribb's agent J.R. Rickert says that the two camps will meet during the NFL Combine to see if they can hammer home a deal.
"Josh has really built a foundation there with the city and with the team," Rickert said, via Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plains Dealer.
"Cleveland is a second home to him. But he's also a professional and he wants to play. If they if don't re-sign him, he'll pursue other options as they're available."
"He's a three-time Pro Bowler, a guy that can change the game on one play," he said. "He can make things happen on special teams and offense and he's a guy that other teams have to game-plan for."
"As a third-down back and a special team's guy, he's the guy that can do a lot of things for you," Rickert said. "It would not surprise me if there were teams out there that would make an offer.
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CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Missouri State defeated the Southern Illinois volleyball team in straight sets Saturday night, 25-16, 25-21, 25-19, officially eliminating the Salukis from postseason contention.
SIU's loss coupled with an Indiana State win Saturday against Illinois State put the sixth and final spot for the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament out of reach for the Salukis.
"We struggled on offense tonight," said SIU head coach Brenda Winkeler. "We blocked well and had good stretches of play, but we did not have the offense to win."
Southern (9-16, 3-13 MVC) set a troubling tone in the opening set, hitting for a -.047 percentage. The Bears (20-7, 13-3 MVC) scored more points in the first set on Saluki errors (12) than on kills (11).
SIU improved its hitting percentage to .161 in the second set, but MSU also saw an uptick in its attacking as the Bears enjoyed an 18-11 advantage on kills in the set. The Salukis rallied from a four-point deficit to pull into an 18-18 tie in the second frame, but MSU closed the set on a 7-2 run. The Bears scored their final two points of the second set on Saluki errors.
Southern jumped out to its biggest lead of the night at 8-3 to open the third set, but the advantage was short-lived. MSU used a 9-3 run to jump back into the lead and never let the Salukis back in front.
The Bears picked up 16 more kills in the final set while the Salukis had 11. Southern finished the match with a .070 hitting percentage while MSU hit for a .205 clip. SIU had a strong night blocking, however, finishing with 11 team blocks compared with the Bears' seven.
Most of SIU's offense came from the middle as Sarah James led SIU with nine kills and five total blocks while Alysia Mayes had eight kills and six total blocks. Setter Rachael Brown finished with 27 assists and libero Bailey Yeager had 12 digs.
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The Section sponsors two competitions that are reserved exclusively for law students. The annual William Greenhalgh Student Writing Competition , named in memory of the late Georgetown law professor, challenges the student-author to explore important issues of American criminal constitutional procedures. In addition to a cash prize, the winner receives a free one-year Section membership, airfare and accommodations to a Section meeting to receive the award, and possible publication of the essay in Criminal Justice magazine. See the 2009 winning article, "When Is a Parent's Authority Apparent."
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|Bo Yang, Jason Zhang, Michael A. Briere
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This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 12/163,100 filed Jun. 27, 2008 now U.S. Pat. 7,839,131.
This application is based on and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/946,550, filed on Jun. 27, 2007 and entitled GATE DRIVING SCHEME FOR DEPLETION MODE DEVICES IN BUCK CONVERTERS, the entire contents of which is hereby incorporated by reference.
The present invention relates to gate drivers for depletion mode devices, e.g., in buck converters and more particularly to generating gate drive signals for providing negative voltage offset for turning off depletion mode devices.
When gate to source voltage of a depletion mode device, such as a GaN device, is zero, the device is in ON state. To turn OFF the depletion mode device, a negative voltage needs to be applied on its gate, referenced to source. Gate drivers used for enhancement mode power MOSFETs can not work with the depletion mode devices directly. Therefore, new schemes have to be developed to drive depletion mode devices.
What is needed are new driving schemes for use with gate drivers for depletion mode devices, and in particular, in DC/DC Buck converter circuits.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a circuit that allows a gate driver to provide negative voltage to the gates of normal ON depletion mode devices.
Provided is a circuit for driving a switching stage including control and sync switches series connected at a switching node, at least one of the control and sync switches being a normal ON depletion mode device, the circuit comprising a gate driver including first and second switching stages for generating gate drive signals for the sync and control switches, respectively, the first switching stage having a first driver output node and the second switching stage having a second driver output node, a signal from the first node driving the sync switch and a signal from the second node driving the control switch; and a circuit connected to the first and second switching stages, the circuit comprising a first circuit providing a first voltage source, the first circuit being coupled to the first switching stage and to the sync switch, a first bias voltage from said first voltage source being switched by said first switching stage, said first switching stage having a first state wherein said sync switch is on, and a second state wherein said first bias voltage is switched to the gate of said sync switch to turn said sync switch off; and a second circuit including a first energy storage device for charging with a second bias voltage, the second switching circuit having a first state, wherein said control switch is on when said sync switch is off and having a second state wherein said control switch is switched off when said sync switch is on by switching said second bias voltage to the gate of said control switch.
Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the invention that refers to the accompanying drawings.
Turning to
In a first embodiment of the Buck circuit of the present invention shown in
The source terminal of the switch 22 of the low stage 16 is connected to the source of sync switch G2. The positive terminal of a first voltage source Vdr1 is connected to the source terminal of the switch 22 of the low stage 16 and the negative terminal of first voltage source Vdr1 is connected to the source terminal of the switch 24 of the low stage 16.
The circuit of
When switch 18 is turned on and switch 20 is off (dead times are being ignored herein for simplicity), the gate of G1 is connected to its source, and the control switch G1 is on.
At the same time, on the sync channel side, switch 22 is off and switch 24 is on. This places—Vdr1 across the gate of G2 to source, so the sync switch is off. When switch 18 is turned off, switch 20 goes on. Before switch 18 goes off, however, capacitor C1 is charged up in the direction shown in
Turning now to
The circuitry of
Switch 20 is off at this time.
Switch 22 is off and switch 24 is on, so the gate of G2 has—Vdr1 applied to it with respect to its source, so it is off.
When switch 20 goes on (18 goes off), the gate of G1 goes to—VIN (charged across C1) with respect to its source and it goes off. At the same time, switch 22 is on and switch 24 is off. The gate of G2 is connected to its source and thus it is on.
Thus, the circuits operate by using the driver circuits to switch voltage sources or stored energy across the gate-source paths of the control and sync switches to turn them on and off.
The Buck circuit of the embodiment of
The Buck circuit embodiment of
The Buck circuit embodiment of
Capacitor C1 charges up from Vdr1 through D1 when the sync switch G2 is on, like a bootstrap capacitor circuit. The normal ON control switch is on when switch 18 is turned on.
The synchronous switch G2 is turned off when switch 24 goes on. Capacitor C3 charges to Vdr1 through diode D3 when switch 22 is on. When switch 24 goes on, the gate of G2 is made negative with respect to the source and the sync switch turns off.
To turn the control switch Off, switch 20 is turned on and is off. Capacitor C2 is charged up when switch 18 is on by the charge on capacitor C1. When switch 20 goes on, the charge on capacitor C2 is placed across the gate-source path of G1, such that the gate of G1 is negative with respect to the source, turning the control switch off.
The normal ON sync switch G2 is on when switch 22 turns on.
The Buck circuit embodiment of
The circuit of
When switch 22 is on, capacitor C5 charges through switch 22 and D5 from Vdr1. The normal ON sync switch G2 is on. Switch 20 is also on and the control switch G1 is off, as it is not a depletion device and its gate is connected to its source by switch 20. Capacitor C1 charges up to Vdr1 through diode D1 and the on sync switch G2. To turn the control switch on, switch 18 goes on and the charge on C1 is provided to the gate of G1, turning the enhancement mode control switch on. At the same time, the sync switch is turned off when switch 24 is turned on. The charge stored on C5 when switch 22 was on from source Vdr1 is provided across the gate-source path of the sync switch G2 such that the gate is negative with respect to the source, turning the sync switch off.
The Buck circuit embodiments of
The above-described circuits drive depletion mode devices from 0V to −Vcc, which is for example −7V. Slight modification of the above circuits can enable the driver from Vcc1 to Vcc2, e.g., −3V to −10V or −4V to 3V for normally ON devices as the control or sync FET.
In the circuit of
In the circuit of
In the circuit of
When switch 22 is on, switch 20 is also on. This connects the gate of G1 to the voltage of C6 (−(Vcc1+Vcc2)) such that the gate of G1 is more negative with respect to the source. G1 is thus off.
When switches 24 and 18 go on, the gate of G2 is driven to −(Vcc1+Vcc2) by switch 24, so G2 turns off. At the same time, when switch 18 goes on, −Vcc2 is provided across the gate-source path of G1 by C7 so it is driven on.
Although the present invention has been described in relation to particular embodiments thereof, many other variations and modifications and other uses will become apparent to those skilled in the art. It is preferred, therefore, that the present invention not be limited by the specific disclosure herein.
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So many people are walking around us as zombies. They look like everyone else but inside they are lonely and unhappy. The day to day living has become droll and unexciting. They think to themselves late at night, there has to be more than this out of life.
If this sounds anything like your days lately then these five keys to living a better life present by Resource Therapy, will help you find happiness.
- Find someone to help! Often times we focus so much on what is wrong with our life we forget that there are others out there that have it worse. When we can devote our time to someone else, it helps us forget our worries for a moment. We help ourselves by helping others. Helping others gives us a sense of purpose and releases much needed feel good endorphins. It's a win - win situation!
- Exercise! You have heard it before, exercise is not only good for the body but it's good for the mind. Releasing those endorphins we spoke about earlier. It also gives us time to clear our mind and focus inward. Now, you don't have to get a membership to the gym tomorrow. Start small. Go out for a 15 minute walk each day and grow from there.
- Gratitude! Take inventory of what is good in your life. No matter how bad you think you have it, there is always something to be grateful for. You will often hear me speak about gratitude in my life and in my work at Resource Therapy. It's because when we focus on what's good in our life, we create a pattern of way of thinking. So often people are only in touch with the bad feelings, but it's a good practice to get in touch with the good feelings.
- Educate Your Soul! We all have times where we need a little inspiration. Inspiration can come in many ways such as a good movie or a great book. There are so many ways to get daily inspiration. You can follow Resource Therapy on Twitter, Facebook or Google+ for your daily inspiration. You can purchase daily journals, or books that help you get daily inspiration. The point is search for a way to help your mind grow and learn. Make sure it's a way to help you think in a new positive way.
- Find Something Bigger than you! Faith can be a taboo word for some people. Now, I am not saying go out tomorrow and find a church. What I am saying is having faith in something bigger than yourself can help you through your darkest hours. You can believe in angels, spirit, a source, God, a universal energy. Whatever allows to feel connected to something or someone bigger than yourself. Allow yourself to let go of fear and disbelief and give it a try.
The next step is to take action! Don't just read this article and let it pass you by. Take steps to improve your life and help improves others as well. Send this message out to those you love. Inspire someone today and pay it forward. The journey beings for you now.


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What does a UK singer, a Nickelodeon pop tart, and a Young Money diva all have in common? Not a damn thing, but they sure do make great music together.
The trio collaborated and created a hit, Bang Bang the new single from this threesome dropped on iTunes today.
The dance club beat includes soulful vocals from Jessie J, who has written hit songs for artists such as Chris Brown and Miley Cyrus.
Jessie is the first of the trio to belt out sexy vocals on this track. Jessie J sets the tone for the whole song making you want to get up a dance. Check out Jessie J albums 'Who You Are' (2011) and Alive' (2013).
We know we will hear more from Jessie J with her next album coming soon. Can't wait!
Listen to the new release 'Bang Bang' here.
Ariana Grande adds a Sultry Sound
Ariana Grande, if you have been awake at all this year then you know this little red headed cutie.
She may be petite, but her vocals are big. Her latest song "Problem" featuring Iggy Azalea has been on constant replay on every radio station.
Ariana Grande's sound has a dash of soul, a pop feel, and a sultry undertone that can carry a hip hop beat. Ariana adds her vocals to the new song Bang Bang produced by the same team that made 'Problem' for Ariana as mentioned in Huffington Post .
Could this be a coincidence that the same producers that made 'Problem' also created this hit? Probably not. They are promoting Ariana like she is the next Christina Aguilera. No shade, I'm just saying.
Nicki Minaj, The Lyrical Princess Delivers Again
The queen of Barbies, Nicki Minaj makes a much appreciated appearance. Nicki blesses this mix with her edgy lyrics and Young Money flair that makes this song the hit it is.
Nicki Minaj was a perfect pick to add to this already talented duo, without Minaj the song would have been to vanilla.
Minaj's lyrical talent gives this song just enough hip hop flavor to make it a cross over hit. Nicki released her own latest piece of work 'Anaconda', on iTunes yesterday.
Let us not forget the very bootifull pic Nicki Minaj gave us last week to celebrate the delay of her Anaconda single release. Did anybody else start craving melons after looking at that picture?


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Classic from the front, Stella only hints at her playfulness. In the back covered buttons align the rear zipper ending in a sweet bow that sits atop a dramatic ruffled skirt – designed with both silk satin and silk organza.
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Oceanique, the highly acclaimed seafood restaurant in Evanston, will host a Right Bite Sustainable Seafood dinner to celebrate its 25th anniversary. This special dinner on January 16 is a joint event with the Shedd Aquarium Right Bite Sustainable Seafood program. Diners will experience a six course menu for $85 per person.
For 25 years, Oceanique has been one of the city's most acclaimed contemporary French-American cuisine restaurants. With a newly renovated dining area and an expanded bar service, Oceanique offers a diners both casual dinner service in the bar area or a more formal experience in the dining room.
The Shedd Aquarium Right Bite Sustainable Seafood program encourages consumption of fish that is bountiful. Since many consumers may not be fully aware of sustainable fish choices, the Shedd Aquarium has created a guide to help consumers. The Right Bite card denotes the variety of fish choices that are plentiful.
The Right Bite wallet card is color-coded for easy reference. The "Best Choices" list is green. These fisheries are in great shape; the populations are healthy, the catch methods are environmentally friendly, or the farms are well-managed. The yellow fish fall into our "Good Alternatives" list. These seafood choices are doing fairly well, although there are still a few concerns with the fishery. The red "Avoid" list consists of seafood choices that absolutely need a break. These fish are either overfished or are fished in a way that causes a bunch of other critters to be caught, too.
At the January 16 dinner, guests will enjoy a full six course menu that highlights sustainable fish. The menu consists of the following dishes.
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2011 Dourthe "La Grande Cuvée" Sauvignon Blanc - Bordeaux, France
Roasted Maine Pemaquid Oysters
Spinach Pernod Parmesan
2007 Brooks Winery Riesling - Willamette Valley, Oregon
Mutsu Apple Sorbet
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2011 Domaine Benoit Raclet - Moulin-Á-Vent - Beaujolais, France
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Caribbean Escapes: The BodyHoliday in St. Lucia Reopens after Renovation
October 10, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
News from the postcard-perfect Caribbean island of Saint Lucia. The BodyHoliday-- the all-inclusive resort famous for its promise "Give us your body for a week and we'll give you back your mind"-- has opened its doors after a $20 million makeover. The renovation added a brand new infinity pool; doubled the size of the Watersports Center; and upgraded the resort's public spaces and dining venues. Not to mention the all-new, open-plan Penthouse Suite-- complete with a marble hammam and a soaking tub for two with sea views. What's more- the resort is introducing two new beauty partnerships to guests: THALGO, a high-end marine-based skincare and beauty line available at the wellness center, and REN, a bioactive skincare line available in-room.
Hotel Review Guide: Reviewing the Reviews
October 7, 2011
By: Christopher Roney
Hello friends/acquaintances/internet (wo)men,
Today I want to take some time out of my busy schedule to address an important issue in the hotel world. Randall Munroe of XKCD has been kind enough to bring to our attention one of the problems plaguing hotels and travelers alike: The bogus hotel review. Who are these evil people who are out to ruin the reputation of perfectly good hotels and steer you wrong in your vacation plans? Are they fun-hating scrooges who kick puppies and steal candy from babies? Maybe. But that doesn't have much to do with writing reviews. Maybe instead they're hired guns engaging in intricate plots of corporate espionage, compromising their rivals with claims of bed bugs and sticky-fingered staff. Or maybe they're just entitled people full of rage at some perceived slight: "Agh, my muffin wasn't cut in half for me! Worst hotel ever!!!"
We may never know for sure. But what we do know is this: Telling the real reviews from the fake is just as important as any step in the booking process. And it can be really difficult to do so. Here's a couple of tips I've picked up in my time working with online reviews.
1.Don't base your decision off a single negative review. Look at the aggregate of a hotel's reputation online and across more than one site. Some of the biggest review sites are so worried about trustworthiness, they're changing their slogans. Any mistake can be made once, but the mark of a problem is when more than one person on more than one site points out the same bad service.
2.Go to the experts. If industry staples are reviewing a hotel well, it's unlikely that poor reviews are anything but an anomaly. And conversely if it's getting bad reviews, you might want to think twice about booking. This isn't to say you should ignore customer reviews, however. Professional reviews are great at getting drilling deep into the nitty-gritty of a hotel stay and evaluating across multiple hotels, but customers are more likely to spot the most recent changes in a hotel's practices. If a hotel has taken a turn for the worse, customers will be the first to know.
3.Pay attention to the language. According to a study by Cornell researchers, if a reviewer itemizes every experience they had, mentions the name of the hotel, and uses a lot of exclamation points, there's a chance that it's been generated by the hotel itself. Plenty of people enjoy their stays and want to gush about them, but very few will take the time to give you an itemized list of everything you can see and do there.
4. Above all, trust your instincts. Ultimately, reading online reviews is about reading the people who wrote them, and even after only a couple of sentences you'll have a good sense of who is trustworthy. If you think someone sounds like a fake or is completely irrational, don't let them color your judgment.
Reading reviews is certainly anything but a science, but hopefully with these tips, you can be a little more confident in your next choice to book some of the world's top hotels.
Hotel Buzz: St. Regis Florence Completes 10-Month Restoration
October 6, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Hot off the press! Starwood has unveiled a dazzling hotel in Florence, Italy. After a 10-month restoration, the property that was formerly called the Grand Hotel Florence has been reborn as a St. Regis- meaning it features the signature St. Regis Butler service and St. Regis Aficionado program, providing guests with insider access to once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Talk about historical grandeur! This hotel was originally designed in 1432 by Filippo Brunelleschi, the architect of the Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore, and is one of the city's most culturally significant buildings. The 81 guest rooms-- including the opulent designer suite by Bottega Veneta-- are decked out with paintings, decorative antiques, frescos and crystal chandeliers-- thus paying homage to local Florentine artisans. Overlooking the Arno River, the hotel also features three Iridium Spa Suites for the ultimate in pampering. What we're most excited about? A stellar restaurant called Etichetta Pinchiorri, opened by the folks behind the Michelin three-star restaurant Enoteca Pinchiorri in Florence.
Check out the photos of the St. Regis Florence.
InterContinental Hotels Celebrates Responsible Business Week with National Geographic
From supporting local craftsmen in Romania to clean-ups of the reefs in Cozumel, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts knows responsible business. In fact, they've partnered with National Geographic's Center for Sustainable Destinations to celebrate Responsible Business Week. Hotels around the world are "taking part in activities that ensure their location remains an appealing place to visit for future generations"- to quote the official press release. The protection and preservation of local environments is key. Examples of these geotourism initiatives include: InterContinental Boston's rooftop beehives that pollinate the flora in surrounding parks and provide local honey for the kitchen; InterContinental Bora Bora Resort's salt water air-conditioning system, the first in the world; Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort's environmental work to protect the reefs and marine life, teaching guests how to scuba dive responsibly. More details can be found here.
Opening Soon: The Andaz Shanghai Debuts in January
As fans of Hyatt's Andaz brand, we've been keeping our eye on this story for awhile. Come January 1, 2012, Andaz will be arriving in China with a cool new hotel in Shanghai's Xintiandi district. HotelChatter recently got the scoop from a very-excited tipster who claimed the property was originally slated to belong to Jumeirah. From the hotel's official website, there's a lot to be thrilled about. A spa with a swimming pool and juice bar. An all-day patisserie called-- what else?-- Éclair. A fun lounge and restaurant that combines a "French bistro and Shanghainese brasserie." A Glass Pavilion for weddings and red carpet events. Not to mention the rooms with a view, all equipped with an "impressive LED lighting where guests can customise the colour to suit their mood." In Andaz fashion, all non-alcoholic minibar drinks and snacks, local telephone calls, and wireless internet access are free.
Pictured: Andaz Liverpool Street in London.
Travel Trends: Hotel Lounges Exclusively for Teens
From special spa treatments to private guitar lessons for adolescents, hotels are noticing the teenager set. The latest trend in the hospitality world is the teen lounge created exclusively for teenagers at luxury hotels. Read: no adults allowed. At the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa, the Blur Teen Lounge was an instant hit when it opened in April. Traveling with an adolescent can be tricky, but the Teen Lounge provides a separate area for independent-minded teens to hang out and relax, while still on hotel property. Another big attraction? All the technology, like iPads, an Xbox 360, a Playstation 3, a 46-inch LCD HDTV, and a DVD library. Also in Arizona: the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess has an exclusive teen lounge called The Hang Out.
Escape to Oz: Experience the Newly-Renovated Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay
When the temperatures start to cool off in this hemisphere, things are only heating up in Australia. How about a Christmas or NYE break in OZ? Bask in the Australian sun and learn the ins and outs of one of the coolest cities on the planet. (The Clefs d'Or Head Concierge at the Sydney Harbour Marriott will hook you up with local insight on the city's premier attractions.) For your stay in Sydney, experience the newly refurbished Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay. Just minutes from the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Sydney Aquarium, Observatory and historic Rocks district, this stylish waterfront hotel recently completed a $20 million refurbishment. New features include large 42" flat screen LCD televisions in every room, as well as high speed wireless internet and an iPod docking station - not to mention the famous Marriott "Revive" bedding (300-thread-count linens, fluffier pillow & down duvets). Most guest rooms have killer views of the harbour, to boot. Start off the day with a full breakfast buffet in Icons restaurant, and after exploring Sydney, return for a swim in the indoor pool or for a massage in the day spa.
Book Your London Hotel for the Olympics & Queen's Jubilee
2012 will be a big year for Britain, says Travel Agent Magazine. London is prepping for a series of blockbuster events, starting with the Queen's Jubilee in June, honoring Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's 60 years on the throne (can we say gigantic flotilla on the Thames?) If you're eager to get in on the action, and also partake in Olympic fever, it's best to book your hotel room ASAP. The USA Today reports that "hotels are expected to fill about 92% of their rooms, which will mean many sold-out nights"-- according to a new forecast from Pricewaterhouse Coopers. "And that's despite a number of new hotels that have opened, including Dorchester Collection's tony 45 Park Lane in Mayfair and Starwood's trendy W in the heart of Leicester Square."
Looking for a hotel in London or the surrounding area? Five Star Alliance has a number of recommendations- whether you want a family-friendly boutique hotel or an opulent palace on the Thames. There are also a slew of four-star hotels available.
Pictured: The Athenaeum Hotel and Apartments.
Eco-Friendly Travel to London: Organic Meals and a "Green" Butler with The Savoy Hotel
September 30, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
When The Savoy opened its gilded gates in London last year after a staggering £220 million restoration project, London couldn't stop talking about it. (And when we dropped by for a visit earlier this year, there was an impressive line of visitors gawking at the famous bars and lobby.) A lot of ink has been spilled about the "most ambitious hotel restoration in British history"-- but did you know that it was also an eco-friendly one? (Fairmont-- who manages the hotel-- gets serious props for its green programs.) The Savoy is all about sustainable luxury, having installed the latest in green technology in the hotel, and having launched various sustainable initiatives. To show guests the green side of London, the hotel has launched "The Savoy Elements Package." Here's what it includes:
* Overnight accommodation
* Return transfers in a luxury hybrid vehicle from a London airport or station
* A "Savoy Green Butler" to assist with requests such as packing and making travel arrangements as well as advising on green initiatives within the hotel and places of interest around London
* Welcome green gift on arrival
* Choice of inspirational 3-hour walking green tour of London
* Complimentary valet car parking if arriving by hybrid vehicle
* Complimentary use of a BMW bicycle with helmet provided
* An organic, 3-course dinner in either the River Restaurant with a pre-dinner, biodynamic cocktail
* Organic breakfast with selected organic juices
* A one-day travelcard allowing free use of London's public transport network
* A donation of £10 to London charity Thames 21, on behalf of the guest
* An organic, gourmet picnic hamper and blanket can be arranged at an additional cost
* Details of outdoor activities, including heritage sites, nature walks, cycle and jogging routes, wildlife centres, conservation programmes and community projects for volunteering are available through the Concierge
Rates from £825 per night, based on double occupancy and subject to availability.
Get Ready, South Beach: Thompson Ocean Drive to Open in 2012
September 28, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Say goodnight to the Hotel Victor. Located next to the Versace mansion on Ocean Drive in South Beach, the sexy designer hotel once embodied South Beach's pleasure-seeking vibe. Back in 2004, the press fell hard for the concept after the Victor had a major overhaul by French designer Jacques Garcia; the Hotel Victor debuted mini-bars stuffed full of "South Beach life-style essentials" (like chilled eye masks), the personal "vibe manager" to arrange your stay in Miami, and cool, signature treatments like the Jet Lag V at the Spa V. Oh, and let's not forget the illuminated jellyfish tank in the bar. Now we hear that Thompson Hotels has acquired the Hotel Victor will be re-branding it as the Thompson Ocean Drive after a multi-million dollar renovation of the public spaces and guest rooms. Anticipated date of completion: early 2012.


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Dishes served in King's Feast restaurant exude intense flavors and homey textures. The high quality of our dishes is represented by the large amount of the regular quests that we have. The specialty of our kitchen is the old fashioned polish cuisine. All the dishes are very flavorful and the quantity on the plate resembles old king's times.
|Our most popular dishes are: Roasted duck legs in apples
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|In our restaurant you can try traditional polish soups like white borscht or tripe soup which is served in bread.
|Every day we serve four special that include flavorful chicken roll stuffed with spinach and walnuts with apple vodka sauce or delicious baby lamb chops in blackcurrant sauce.
|As a hot starter we recommend traditional, Polish pierogi.
|The most popular cold appetizers are beef tartar served with capers, mushroom, onions and pickles or herring in cream.
|King's potato pancakes, which are small potato pancakes with herb cream and smoked salmon.
|Venison meat balls, with wild mushroom truffle sauce, garden polish dumplings
|Pears poached in wine and bourbon
|KORYTO FOR FOUR PEOPLE: Sausage, blood sausage, bacon, pierogies, hunter stew, grilled pork, grilled chicken, chicken and pork shish kebab, served with two sides of veggies and roasted potatoes
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Warning: this question may come across as too specific. Maybe it would help if I set values for the probability parameters below - they'd be based on the Fresnel equations. But anyway, I think this is an interesting problem - or at least, I'd like to know how to find the answer.
The Fibonacci word is formed by concatenation in the same manner that the Fibonacci sequence is formed by addition, thus:
W1 = 0, W2 = 01, W3 = W2W1 = 010, Wn = Wn-1Wn-2
A quasicrystal is a quasiperiodic structure. One of the simplest is the Fibonacci quasicrystal, a one-dimensional structure which can be defined by replacing each 0 in W∞ with one type of optically transparent layer and each 1 with another type. Partial reflection occurs at the interface between each pair of adjacent layers, with a probability dependent on the types of the layers. Light which is not reflected passes instead into the next layer.
So we have five parameters determining the probabilities of reflection when passing from one medium into another: p (air into 0), q (0 into 1), r (1 into 0), s (0 into 0), t (0 into air).
Light of wavelength λ undergoes a phase change of Λ/λ after passing through a 1 layer, and φΛ/λ after passing through a 0 layer, where φ is the golden ratio (1+√5)/2.
Finally, light reflected from the quasicrystal interferes with itself so that the resulting waveform for wavelength λ is
f(τ) = p cos(2πcτ/λ) + (1-p)q(1-t) cos(2(πcτ+φΛ)/λ) + (1-p)(1-q)r(1-r)(1-t) cos(2(πcτ+(φ+1)Λ)/λ) + ...
and the associated intensity is the root mean square of f over the entire time domain.
Pretty horrific, I know. But (in theory at least) it can all be written in terms of trig functions of πcτ, φΛ/λ and Λ/λ along with sums of products of the probabilities. The question is, how can I actually evaluate the intensity associated to λ? Is it even vaguely possible without lots of numerical computation?


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Here is what you will find in this week's Wave:
Tony Mancuso looks at the body of a vacuum cleaner and sees part of a race car. His wacky art is part of Saturday's annual Art for Earth Day Gallery Hop.
Best Bets include: The Playhouse's production of "Godspell," Wise Fool Shakespeare presents James DiVita's "In Acting Shakespeare," Magic Smelt returns with its Run Smelt Run parade and smelt fry, lots of album release shows, the DSSO performs Saturday, Sh-Boom to skeedaddle, take a Homegrown road trip.
Music reviewer Tony Bennett reviews Lake Avenue's EP "You Can't Take it With You."
And some notes on: The launch party for North x North, a sing along with "The Sound of Music" and a grant for the Minnesota Ballet.
Also, in non-Wave related news: Canadace Renalls wrote about a new downtown ballroom dance studio.
Also on the internet, here is Low's video for "Just Make it Stop."


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March 1, 2003
By Brian Gomez
Imagine what it would be like to have one of your parents watching every move you make at work.
Welcome to the life of Arizona State sophomore catcher Joel Bocchi. As the son of Don Bocchi, the associate athletic director in charge of the Sun Devil football program, Joel Bocchi always has someone keeping an eye on him, whether he is making a signal to the pitcher, throwing out a runner at second base or taking his cuts at the plate.
"Sometimes I tell guys, 'Imagine your dad being around here all the time. What would you be like?' You'd be a little guarded," said Joel Bocchi, whose father is a regular figure these days at ASU baseball games. "I've never not had him here. Sometimes it's challenging, but it makes it that much better." When Joel Bocchi was a child, he didn't spend all his time on the playground with other youngsters. He instead found comfort alongside his father and mother, Eileen Bocchi, within the friendly confines of Packard Stadium.
Little did Joel Bocchi know that by the time he even turned seven, he would have watched future major leaguers Barry Bonds, Oddibe McDowell and Fernando Vina, among others.
"From a young age, he watched a lot of sports," Don Bocchi said. "I used to come home and sometimes he would be watching Australian Rules football. Whatever he could see, he would sit there and watch it." With each passing year, Joel Bocchi's love for the game of baseball strengthened. So too did his affliction for the Sun Devils. "He has been coming to this baseball field since he was three years old," Don Bocchi said. "He didn't have to come to school here. There were a lot of places he could have gone to school, but there wasn't anything better." After completing a successful four-year career at Phoenix's Desert Vista High School during which he drove in the winning run of the 2001 state championship game, Joel Bocchi had little doubt about where he wanted to play collegiate baseball.
"There were no ifs, ands or buts about it," he said. Although Joel Bocchi cherished the opportunity to don the maroon and gold as a freshman, not everything was rosy. He finished the season hitting .214, a steep drop from the .510 clip he recorded during his senior season at Desert Vista.
"I've done a pretty good job up to now, but there are some things I can improve on that would make myself that much better,"."The pitcher shouldn't have to worry about (the catchers). He should be totally worried about locking in and making a pitch, not worried about what we're doing."
"I've done a pretty good job up to now, but there are some things I can improve on that would make myself that much better," Joel Bocchi said. "The pitcher shouldn't have to worry about (the catchers). He should be totally worried about locking in and making a pitch, not worried about what we're doing."
Joel Bocchi made his presence felt last weekend when helping lead the Sun Devils to three more victories that extended their winning streak to 12 games. He came up big Saturday with back-to-back inning-ending outs that thwarted a pair of Notre Dame scoring threats. "Those are big plays, especially to end an inning," Joel Bocchi said. "If you're in a big ball game and those plays come up, they can change the course of the whole game."
Maybe having the old man around isn't such a bad thing after all.
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Quiet Commitment
We talk about being committed to the core. Steve House and Lynn Hill are two Patagonia athletes whose stories (both posted recently here on The Cleanest Line) offer a professional insight into this philosophy. Theirs are tales of the unreal made real through the power of intense professional focus.
But "committed to the core" does not necessarily mean "committed to the extreme." It's something else entirely. Witness Tom Swedko of Colorado. Tom's commitment takes on an entirely different dimension, one that's at once personal and inspiring.
A friend sent us a link to Tom's story, featured recently on www.rockymountainnews.com. The details offer up a couple of quiet reminders about being committed to the core:
300+ = Average number of days skied per year
335 = number of consecutive months in which he's managed to ski
28 = number of straight years in which he's managed to ski every month
20 = number of years he's been rockin' the same Patagonia hat (oh yeah, we noticed)
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Here is another dead bird
The perennial question, where do dead birds go?, has been answered on at least 4 occasions on this blog*. The plain, and the only, answer is that they fall down from the sky and then get eaten.
This dead robin was on a sidewalk near my house a few days ago. There were flies and dark gray beetles on it. I don't know what those beetles were. And I couldn't get a good picture of them, because all I had with me was my iPhone. The thing over the bird's eye was one of the beetles. In the next picture you will see that it moved between the 2 shots.
So once again, dead birds get eaten like everything else that is dead.
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You also have access to CollegeFish, a national school and scholarship search sponsored by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
Below are links to Kentucky institutions that offer transfer scholarships. Scholarship information is subject to change and based on the information provided by the four-year institutions. View the websites below for the most up-to-date information.
Local Institutions
Northern Kentucky University ($2,500/yr)
Thomas More College (up to $14,000/yr)
College of Mount St. Joseph (up to $6,000/yr)
Indiana Wesleyan University ($5,000-$8,000/yr)
Lindsey Wilson College (PTK only)
University of Cincinnati (up to $6,000/yr)
Xavier University ($6,000-$13,000/yr, PTK gets max amount)
Kentucky Public Institutions
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Eastern Kentucky University (up to $4,000/yr)
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Alex Lawhon-Bush Qualifies for Interstate Oratorical, Finishes Twelfth in Nation
Being a first-year student in a relatively new program can be difficult, but Alex Lawhon-Bush rose to the challenge and finished her first college forensics season with one success after another. Bush won the Kansas State Championship in Persuasive Speaking, which qualified her for competition at the 141st annual Interstate Oratorical Association National Tournament. Each state could only submit two representatives. Bush traveled to the University of Oklahoma in Norman on April 22-24 to compete in the tournament. She advanced to the semifinal round and finished 12th in the nation. Bush is the first Sterling College student to ever qualify for the tournament.
"I felt really nervous," said Bush. "I never really feel prepared going into rounds. But at the same time I was really excited to be there and be the first person to represent Sterling."
Due to its strong reputation and its panel, which consists of past national champions and CEOs, the tournament is a great opportunity for qualifying students. Next year's competition will be held at James Madison University in Virginia.


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A man was arrested Thursday for allegedly killing his 3-month-old daughter in Gwinnett County.
Mr. Reuben Valrie, 28, was the one who called 911 when his daughter stopped breathing, according to Gwinnett County police. And investigators said he is the reason she died.
On Wednesday, officers responded to the Wesley St. Claire Apartments at 3350 Sweetwater Road near Lawrenceville after getting a report that the infant was not breathing, police spokesman Cpl. Jake Smith said.
Aliyana Valrie was rushed to Gwinnett Medical Center, but was later pronounced dead. On Thursday, the Gwinnett County Medical Examiner's Office conducted an autopsy and discovered significant injuries on Aliyana's body.
"Detectives developed probably cause to believe that Reuben Valrie had caused Aliyana's injuries by shaking her," Cpl. Smith said.
Later the same day, police charged Mr. Valrie with cruelty to children and felony murder, the corporal said. He was taken into custody without incident and remains at the Gwinnett County Detention Center without bond.
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Visidon Applock for Android brings facial recognition security to your device
If you happen to own an Android device that has a front-facing camera, you'll be interested in the latest security app to be added to the Android Market, Visidon Applock.
Unfortunately, the app will not work on your main lockscreen, but will instead protect any app you wish by scanning using facial recognition. This is a great app for any parent that has small children who love to play games on your smartphone, but you don't want them sending an email or text message by accident. If the light is to dim in your current environment, there is a passcode bypass option.
The best feature of this app is that it is free. Go ahead and check out the video below of Visidon Applock and follow the link below to the Android Market to download it yourself.


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"Free Ferry" Needles by Camping_Girl
Needles Travel Guide: 8 reviews and 39 photos
Needles really isn't a town anymore; it's just a ferry loading point. The little cable-driven ferry that crosses Lower Arrow Lake here is free and takes only about 5 minutes to cross. But I have waited 2 hours to get on this ferry before, so make sure you factor the wait times into your travel time!
This ferry runs from Needles on the west side of the lake to Fauquier on the east side of the lake. If you happen to be waiting at Fauquier to load there are at least a few services on that side of the lake. There is nothing on the Needles side except for a nice picnic area and some public toilets. There is a really great restaurant in Fauquier - The Mushroom Addition Restaurant. They serve the best burgers. The place is really legendary with locals in the area.
The main reason I have created a page on a non-town is to tell you about the really amazing bike road that can be toured from Vernon, BC to Creston, BC. The route for this trip is as follows:
Take highway 6 east from Vernon to Needles. Board the free ferry to Fauquier. Continue north on hwy 6 to Nakusp, then east on hwy 6 to New Denver and Slocan. Take hwy 3A east to Nelson and then follow 3A north to Balfour and your second free ferry crossing. Once off the ferry, follow hwy 3A south to Creston, BC. Fuel is available in Vernon, Nakusp, New Denver, Slocan, Nelson, Balfour and Creston. There are many, many great places to eat in Nelson - see my Nelson page for some tips. "Granny's Place" in Creston is right along the highway going through town, downtown, and also serves great food.
At Creston, your road choice depends on whether you are continuing east to Cranbrook via hwy 3 or are looping back west to Castlegar. Either choice will not be short on scenery. Check out my "off the beaten path" tips here for some pics of these two roads.
There is an alternative route from New Denver that is shorter. At New Denver, instead of continuing south on hwy 6 to Slocan, take hwy 31A east to Kaslo. This is a really awesome bike road as well and is made even better by the fact that it was newly rebuilt and repaved in 2008! If history is an interest to you, detour the 7 km or so south to Sandon, a few miles east of New Denver. Sandon is a ghost town and is a fairly interesting detour worthy of an hour or so of your time. The road is poorly paved with plenty of loose gravel, but we have travelled it on our bike before with no problems.
At Kaslo, you may want to tour the SS Moyie, a fully restored steam wheeler that once plied the lake here. If you're hungry, check out the Treehouse Cafe on the main street in downtown Kaslo - the food here is outstanding! When you're ready to hit the road, head south on hwy 31 to Balfour and continue to Crawford Bay from here.
Note, this route will avoid Nelson but it is an easy detour from Balfour; just continue south on hwy 31 for about 35 km.
- In a nutshell:One of THE best bike roads I have ever rode!
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EVMS Trauma Outreach for Hazardous Drinking
50% of all patients admitted to trauma departments nationwide are under the influence of alcohol. EVMS Trauma Outreach for Hazardous Drinking (ETOH-D), with the support of the Trauma Department at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, is a student-run initiative designed to use the teachable moment of hospital admission to help alcohol abusers reduce their consumption. The goal of ETOH-D is to keep people out of the emergency room while at the same time reducing the burden of very preventable alcohol-related admissions and readmission. To do this, ETOH-D use evidence-based guidelines to perform a modified version of Screening, Brief Intervention, & Referral to Treatment (SBIRT). ETOH-D also represents the first student-run initiative of this scale in the country. It hopes to develop a research component to their overall mission with the goal of assessing the effectiveness of such low-cost, student-managed intervention techniques on recidivism rates for alcohol-related trauma. This is a great program for pre-clinical health professional students who want to make a real, substantial difference in the lives of patients before they reach the clinics and wards. All health professionals must be able to motivate their patients to reduce harmful behaviors, whether they are alcohol abuse, smoking, or poor diet and nutrition. ETOH-D offers student training and hands-on experience in motivational interviewing so that by the time they have clinical responsibility, they will have already integrated this skill into their repertoire. As the program continues to develop, ETOH-D hopes to train students throughout the MD and Health Professions programs, as interpersonal skills and motivational interviewing are relevant skills across all EVMS degree tracks. This program is also one of a very few, if any, such programs run and managed entirely by medical students.
Administrative Location
- Sentara Norfolk General Hospital - Trauma Department
600 Gresham Drive
Norfolk, VA 23507
Project Location
- Sentara Norfolk General Hospital - Trauma Department
600 Gresham Drive
Norfolk, VA 23507
Project Partner(s)
- Sentara
Participant Eligibility
- Faculty, Physicians, M1, M2, MPH, Other HP, PA, SA
Project Categories
- Community Service, Service Learning
EVMS Faculty Lead
- Leonard J. Weireter, MD
Project Scope
- Local
EVMS Department(s)
- Surgery
Web Link
- http://www.eventmedley.com/etohd
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General Inquiries
- Leonard J. Weireter, MD, 757.446.8950
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Finnish Cauliflower RecipeRead Reviews Be the first to add a review
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"After my Finnish grandmother passed away, I found a large index card in a box of her trinkets. I had the writing translated, and it turned out to be this festive casserole." —Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida
- 2 cups cubed day-old rye bread
- 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup flat beer or nonalcoholic beer
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Place bread in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; bake at 300° for 15-20 minutes or until crisp. In a large skillet, saute cauliflower in butter with the caraway seeds until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in bread and cheese. Transfer to a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, beer, mustard, coriander and pepper. Pour over bread mixture. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Yield: 8 servings.
Originally published as Finnish Cauliflower in Taste of Home December/January 2011, p109
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"I really enjoyed this dish. it's light , but has a lot of interesting flavors. certainly making this again in the future!"
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"every one loves this recipe I have requests for it after every potluck I take it to."
Reviewed Dec. 26, 2012
"This is a tasty comfort food that is easy for non-cauliflower lovers to eat, and it is a good use for old bread. On the other hand, it is not as flavorful as I expected; perhaps more spices would bump it up a little. But still, it's worth making again when I need a filling side dish with a bit of veggie nutrition tucked inside."
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2012
"I used light butter and cheese and 4 egg whites and one whole egg. A self-proclaimed cauliflower hater was the one who polished it off!"
Reviewed Sep. 8, 2011
"Have made this recipe several times and it is one of my favorites!"


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How to connect to WOW Private Servers
This guide works with all WoW Private Servers !
Step 1: Go into your favorite WoW site and register an account.
Step 2: Download the client and anything you require from the WoW site of your favorite.
Step 3: open your World of Warcraft\Data\enUS\ directory and edit your realmlist.wtf to whatever it shows on your WoW Site
Step 4: Careful here you must use wow.exe to launch your gamer never launcher.exe
Step 5: Login with the account you've created in step 1
Most Private Server Sites usually have this kind of small guide on how to connecting to their servers.
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Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick have been dating for years, but had a brief breakup right before Mason was born. The two tried to take some time away from one another, but it was clear that he wanted to be with her. Years later, the two are going strong and it sounds like Scott is relying on Kourtney as he is dealing with two sudden deaths. According to a new Wetpaint Entertainment report published on Jan. 7, Kourtney Kardashian is now supporting her boyfriend through this tough time.
Scott must be devastated by losing his father so soon after losing his mother. Kourtney and Scott flew to New York shortly after his father's death and it sounds like they are planning his funeral. Apparently, Kardashian has been his rock through this tough time, and she is taking the lead when planning the funeral.
"Scott is devastated but Kourtney is keeping him strong," a source has revealed. "She's the one mainly handling everything." None of the other Kardashian family members are in New York to support Scott, but one can imagine that he wants to deal with this without having too much press around.
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I Will Survive - CLIP: Let's rock Cobar!
In this clip from episode 3 the Priscilla bus stops in Cobar to rock the outback.PT0M40S http://www.theage.com.au/action/externalEmbeddedPlayer?id=d-24xue 620 349 August 28, 2012
"The outback, it's insane."
Jason Donovan is back from his technicolour bus ride around Australia with the I Will Survive first leg, about to heading back to the UK to film Superstar, a talent show looking for a cast member for Jesus Christ Superstar, before joining up with the IWS team in Las Vegas for the final episodes. It's a weird specialty, but if there is an expert in stage musical talent shows, Donovan is it.
Someone the other day looked at me in a road house and said 'Are you Jason McLaughlin?'
And he loves this show.
It could only happen in Australia ... Jason Donovan, I Will Survive
"I've had a great, great experience," he extols, "It could only happen in Australia I have to say."
"The key to it is Australia and Priscilla and this whacky concept of all these colours against the rocks and the dust and the sand. The outback has been very responsive to the show. I have to say I've enjoyed every moment of it. Channel Ten have taken a big risk with this show and I just hope that that raw emotion of the whole journey comes across."
Unfortunately Australia hasn't bought a ticket to ride the Priscilla bus en masse with him ... yet.
Judging outback style. From left: Jason Donovan, Toni Collette, Stephen Elliot and Hugh Sheridan, I Will Survive. Photo: Network Ten
Pitched in direct competition with Seven's The X Factor, which is winning the night comfortably Monday to Wednesday, I Will Survive is struggling in the ratings with audiences of just over 500,000 (about half the presumed target), suffering for being scheduled against a juggernaut that is clearly aimed at a similar audience.
Still, Donovan thinks their show will find the better talents overall, though the X Factor kids have a good starting point.
"I think musical theatre has become a little bit more cool these days," he explains. "With Johnny Depp and Sweeney Todd, the genre of Glee, the High School Musical movies. Look at Russell Crowe, he's out there he loves singing in bands, he started in rocky horror and currently shooting Les Miserables. You've got Hugh Jackman who jumps between The X-Men and doing his own show on Broadway. It's not uncool anymore. It's all about entertainment. I think if you can find a niche somewhere as a dancer or a singer or an actor that's a good place to build a career from.
Singing is only a good start ... Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan and Guy Pearce on the set of Neighbours.
"What I say to these guys is you don't have to be the best singer you don't have to be the best actor you don't have to be the best dancer. Hugh Jackman is not the greatest dancer in the world and probably not the greatest singer in the world and maybe not the greatest actor in the world but when he walks onto a stage there is something very commanding. There's a confidence about him. There's something. You can't take your eyes off him. That's the magic we're trying to unearth in a show like this. Someone who can take on the world stage and have a currency."
Donovan's own currency in Australia still stems from his time on Neighbours, which has lead to some interesting encounters in the middle of Australia.
"Someone the other day looked at me in a road house and said 'Are you ... are you ... Jason McLaughlin?'" he recounts. "And I think that sums up my entire outback experience. I said 'I didn't get the gold Logie but I'm quite happy being Jason Donovan.'"
The reply that came back might just highlight that an X Factor win, or even a chart hit, might not leave Australia remembering you. Well not perfectly.
"Oh Jason Donovan! We loved you. You were the guy that sang Mona weren't you?"
Everyone remembers Hugh Jackman and if I Will Survive can deliver someone even a fraction as talented, it is certainly worth watching.
I Will Survive airs Tuesday and Wednesday at 7.30pm on TEN.


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Panama City - This week's Golden Apple award winner is a teacher at Bay Haven Charter Academy in Lynn Haven. Judy McCants teaches language arts to 6th and 7th graders. She cares so much about their success that if a student is struggling in another subject she gladly steps in.
In Mrs. McCant's language arts classroom, the warmth isn't from the sun... it emanates from her. "She has a warmth about her, she nurtures her kids, she takes time every single day to make sure a child is learning what they need to learn," said Assistant Principal Anne Manfredi.
Writing, public speaking, literature, are all things she focuses on with her 6th and 7th grade students. It's an age group she says she has always been drawn to. "I love this age because I can help them see the things that they will need in the future to be successful," said Mrs. McCants.
Not one, but two students nominated her for the Golden Apple. One of them is Caroline Dykes who said "She is a really good teacher." "She is very kind and very trustworthy," said Maddy Ilfred, who also nominated Mrs. McCants. "We write in our journals every single day and she reads them and she comments on things that we write about, so she gets to know us as a person," said Maddy.
"If she sees that your grades are low in other subjects she will try to help you in other subjects. She is like more than just a reading teacher, she is like a really good friend," said Justin Massalene. "If we are struggling in an area, we will use that textbook to read. We will study for other tests and quizzes, and it really works out well because they are seeing reading is in other parts of life, not just reading class," said Mrs. McCants.
Congratulations to Mrs. McCants, this week's Golden Apple award winning teacher.


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With its latest verbal commitment – 285-pound offensive guard Stone Underwood from Copiah-Lincoln Junior College – it has become apparent that third-year head coach Dana Holgorson and his staff have elected to fill West Virginia University's immediate needs from the junior college ranks.
Underwood, who is expected to graduate in May and have three years to compete his two remaining years of eligibility, is the sixth non-high school recruit for the Class of 2013.
And, it doesn't appear as though he will be the final one.
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Purchase, NY (Mar. 8, 2011) – A sub .500 campaign last spring has the Purchase College men's baseball team hungrier than ever.
After coming off a disappointing 2010 campaign, where the Panthers finished 11-18 overall, and 5-11 in the Skyline Conference – after starting off 9-3 – the revamped team will look to return to their 2009 form, where the team captured its first playoff berth.
[Pictured above: AUSTIN GROVES' SWEET SWING CONTINUES TO PRODUCE YEAR AFTER YEAR. -Photo by Oren Vourman]
This year's team will be lead by outfielder Austin Groves (SR/Stratford, CT), first baseman Phil Sanford (SR/Afton, NY), catcher Casey Calautti (SR/West Islip, NY) and pitcher Brian Angelone (SR/ Howard Beach, NY). Groves looks to become the program's all-time hit leader with 132 career hits, one behind last year's captain, Jared Isaacson. Sanford finally gets his opportunity to get quality time after sitting behind All-Region first baseman and program home run leader, George Kennedy. Calautti, also a career backup, looks to get his opportunity catching and as the designated hitter. Angelone will be one of the key starters in the rotation.
These four seniors are seasoned veterans. Although some of them do not have the playing experience yet, they have the leadership qualities that have shaped what head coach Bill Guerrero calls "the most cohesive unit I have coached yet."
Adding to the mix of the core four seniors, is a strong group of key returners, transfers, and freshmen.
Now a three-year veteran of the program, shortstop Josh Spielberg (JR/Oceanside, NY) will look to have a breakout season after posting strong numbers in each of the previous two campaigns. Former 1st Team All-Skyline pitcher Albert Baez (SR/New York, NY) will look to build on his strong summer and lead the pitching staff.
Pitcher Matthew Paz (SO/ Bridgeport, CT) took great strides in the off season and should slide in nicely to the top of the Panther rotation, providing the Panthers a strong one two punch. Other returners looking to help the lead the season will be pitcher Brian Thompson (SR/Queens, NY), outfielder Sean Lafaye (SO/Dobbs Ferry, NY), infielder Irving Guzman (SO/Bronx, NY), infielder Phil Georges (SO/Brooklyn, NY), pitcher Chris Carboni (JR/Stratford, CT), infielder Michael Marrone (SO/Pleasantville, NY), pitcher Miller Lulow (SO/New York, NY) and catcher Will Bernstein (JR/Staten Island, NY).
[Pictured above: HEAD COACH BILL GUERRERO HAS TURNED PURCHASE INTO A PERENNIAL CONTENDER. -Photo by Oren Vourman]
A strong group of transfers has also joined the team to help bolster the Panthers this season. A pair of outfielders Collin Morris (SO/ Bridgeport, CT) and Mark Donohue (SO/ Brookhaven, NY) should figure into the Panthers' starting lineup. Pitchers Eric Cuadrado (JR/Yonkers, NY) and Charles Salino (FR/Brooklyn, NY) should add depth to the starting rotation, something Guerrero has been in search of.
Key returners who missed last season due to injuries include third baseman and pitcher Kevin McQuade (SO/Mamaroneck, NY), catcher Dominick Simone (SR/Shirley, NY) and catcher Frank Fiumara (JR/Port Chester, NY).
Other newcomers include freshmen infielder John Duffy (FR/Staten Island, NY), first baseman Leandro Francisco (FR/Bedford Hills, NY) and infielder Chris Marasco (FR/Bronxville, NY), who all have the potential to be immediate impact players as well.
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UN chief stresses importance of energy for allListen /
Governments, business and civil society need to work together to ensure that the benefits of modern energy are available to all.
That's what United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon said at a meeting on sustainable energy held at the headquarters of the World Bank in Washington D.C. on Friday.
The Secretary-General spoke at the first meeting of the Advisory Board of the Sustainable Energy for All Initiative, which includes distinguished leaders in business, finance, government and civil society.
Mr. Ban, who co-chaired the meeting with the President of the World Bank Dr. Jim Yong Kim, underlined the importance of energy.
"Energy is relevant to nearly every major challenge we face – from lifting people from poverty to reducing the risks of climate change; from powering businesses, schools, and clinics to empowering women. That is why the UN General Assembly recently declared the Decade of Sustainable Energy for All, beginning from next year, 2014 to 2024."
Secretary-General Ban said energy is also a prominent theme in discussions about the development framework following the 2015 deadline for achieving the Millennium Development Goals.
Gerry Adams, United Nations
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Marra, G; Anti, M; Percesepe, A; Armelao, F; Ficarelli, R; Coco, C; Rinelli, A; Vecchio, F M; D'Arcangelo, E (1994). Circadian variations of epithelial cell proliferation in human rectal crypts. Gastroenterology, 106(4):982-987.
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BACKGROUND/AIMS: Evidence (almost exclusively from animal studies) suggests that proliferation within the colorectal mucosa undergoes circadian variations. The epithelial cells that line the human colorectal crypt occupy definite positions along the longitudinal axis according to their proliferative potential and degree of differentiation. Thus, circadian rhythmicity was investigated in humans to locate the areas along the longitudinal crypt axis in which diurnal fluctuation might occur. METHODS: Rectal mucosal biopsy specimens were obtained every 4 hours for a 24-hour span from each of 23 subjects (8 healthy volunteers and 15 with histories of sporadic adenomatous polyps). [3H]thymidine histoautoradiography was used to determine ratios of S-phase to total cells (total labeling index) in the crypt. Glands were also divided into 5 equal compartments from base (compartment 1) to mouth (compartment 5), and labeling indices were calculated for each. RESULTS: Important temporal variations were confined to compartment 2 (F = 5.15, P = 0.0003) and total labeling indices (F = 3.57, P = 0.005). Despite individual variations, proliferation was generally higher at night and lower during afternoon. Upper-crypt proliferative rates (compartments 4 and 5) remained decidedly stable (F = 0.5, P = NS). Normal subjects and patients with polyps displayed similar circadian behaviors. CONCLUSIONS: Circadian fluctuation in proliferation is confined to the area of the crypt normally associated with replication. Upper-crypt indices, including those that were higher than normal (a colon-cancer risk marker) are stable over 24 hours. These findings should be useful in planning chemoprevention trials and chemotherapeutic regimens.
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The Olympics inspired some international fervor in us, and we're going to celebrate it by ordering ourselves some sick threads from Jolly Olde England. Take this Ernesta Stud Shoulder Tweed Jacket ($55) for example, which sports a fabulous Mad Men-meets-Sex Pistols look. It's totally worth the international shipping. Now, if only we could have it sent along with a giant Cadbury Fruit & Nut bar...
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