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Does automatic updates reboots Windows Server 2008 ?
By default, yes! It depends on the specific updates though. Some don't require a reboot, but many do.
This behavior is entirely configurable. You can change the Windows Updates settings through the control panel. If you're working with a Server Core installation, you'll have to do it from the command line. Server 2008 R2 Core has a sconfig utility that provides a series of menus to make this (and other basic configuration tasks) very easy, but Server 2008 RTM Core has a script that accepts parameters to make it...um...possible.
In NT 6.0, there are five possible values for the registry key
To use the scregedit script for this or other configuration tasks, you must CD to the directory where it is located:
To view the currently configured option:
To set an option:
...where "4" could be whichever option-value you choose to set.
Stop and restart the Windows Update service to put this change in effect:
At this point, you can just leave the machine to update itself on schedule, or you can force update detection like so:
I hope this helps!
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|The Use of Nouns and Verbs by Japanese Children and Their Caregivers in Book-reading and Toy-playing Contexts
|Tamiko Ogura
|Kobe University
|Philip S. Dale
|University of New Mexico
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|Language Acquisition; Syntax
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|Japanese provides a valuable contrast for crosslinguistic studies of noun and verb dominance in early child language and the effect of input on the early lexicon. In this study, 31 Japanese children between 1;0 and 2;0 and their caregivers were recorded in two contexts: joint book-reading and playing with toys. Context had the largest effect, as nouns were much more frequent in the book context. Noun dominance was constant across development in the book context, but in the toy context there was a shift away as children developed from single words through the presyntactic stage to the syntactic stage. Caregiver language was verb dominant in a number of respects across development in the toy context, and thus was not closely related to child lexical balance. We conclude that in early lexical development, all children have a conceptual disposition to learn nouns. With vocabulary growth and the emergence of grammar, the proportion of verbs increases substantially, and at this stage properties of the input language may influence development.
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Use laugh in a sentence
- Not for the world would she have permitted any man to talk and laugh with her in such a way. [10]
- I receive it with utter scorn, and a laugh of derision. [4]
- Stephen hesitated, uncertain whether to laugh, until he chanced to look at Virginia. [9]
- A loud laugh went up, and it was still ringing when there burst into the group, out of the trail, Abe Hawley, on foot. [11]
- And again there was a merry laugh behind the screen. [10]
- She paused again to laugh at his amazement. [9]
- And we went to bed with many a laugh over the incident. [9]
- Presently Jane began to act her little part, to laugh and play with Fay, to talk of horses and cattle to Lassiter. [13]
- The answer to this was a hearty laugh, which the telephone reproduced admirably. [9]
- Tull broke the spell with a laugh, a laugh without mirth, a laugh that was only a sound betraying fear. [13]
- It was so simple and out of her heart that it touched us and we did not laugh, but fell to thinking. [5]
- Her laugh was silvery, and nothing consoled Bent-Anat so much as to hear it. [10]
- He gave a silent laugh, as was his custom when he enjoyed anything, and then replied: He looked at her, as she thought, curiously. [11]
- The words came shrilling through the trees: With a laugh he leaped into the undergrowth, and left Leicester standing with the bells in his hand. [11]
- And now you shall laugh with me at a droll thing Georgette has given me to wipe my pen upon. [11]
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Rocky Star
Rocky Star was a 1990s Australian TV show that had actors lip-syncing along with a 1950s Flash Gordon-esque radio play. Mostly forgotten by absolutely everyone, two of the twenty episodes have recently turned up on youtube.
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Out Of This World: Science Fiction But Not As You Know It is an exhibition at the British Library exploring the origins of Science Fiction, running until September. China Mieville takes a look at the exhibition for the BBC. (Out Of This World postcards - images from the exhibition) [more inside]
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CALL FOR PARTICIPATION First Workshop on High-Performance Computing in India Nov. 20, 2009 Portland, OR, USA (to be held in Conjuction with Supercomputing 2009) ATIP's First Workshop on HPC in India will be held on Nov. 20, 2009 at Portland, OR, USA in conjunction with the Supercompting 2009 Conference. The main goal of this workshop is to showcase Indian research on HPC at SC-2009. The workshop also serves several other purposes, including bringing together leading researchers in various disciplines who use HPC extensively, to discuss new developments and needs related to HPC. It would also enable networking with HPC researchers from all over the world which would lead to potential collaboration. Thus the overall objective is to stimulate discussions on the use of HPC, to define the grand challenge problems in these areas, and how one could derive benefits from knowing HPC work in related disciplines. The workshop would include a significant set of presentations and panels from a delegation of researchers from Indian Institutions, Research Laboratories, Industry and Government Agencies. Student posters from graduate students would also be presented at the workshop. An initial list of confirmed speakers include: Indian Government Plans and Programs(Continue reading)


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Anyway, the other thing was a question that was asked of Auburn's football program a couple of years ago when their two big running backs were coming into the NFL - who was better and who would have the most success? They were asking about Ronnie Brown and Cadillac Williams, who went to the Dolphins and Bucs, respectively as first round picks.
And now they each have moved on in their careers, and I would argue that neither one was "great" though Brown was certainly the better of the two overall.


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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The University of Colorado men's golf team moved up one spot into a second place finish but couldn't catch host New Mexico as the Buffaloes finished runner-up for just the third time here as the 58th Annual New Mexico Tucker Invitational was completed here Saturday.
The Buffaloes entered the day in third place, 15 shots back of the Lobos, and pulled to within 11 strokes early; but the home team got hot in the middle of the round and pulled away, finishing with a 15-under par 848 team score for a 29-stroke victory over the Buffaloes. Colorado posted a 14-over team score of 878, while San Francisco, in second after two rounds, slipped to third with a 22-over 886 tally.
Colorado is one of three schools to have played in all 58 Tucker invitationals (along with host New Mexico and New Mexico State); the Buffs have never won here but did also finish second in 1956 and 1981.
Senior Jason Burstyn and sophomore David Oraee led the Buffaloes here, as both tied for seventh with 1-over par 217 scores on the 7,578-yard, par-72 UNM Championship golf course.
Burstyn closed his efforts with a 4-over 76, scoring two birdies and six bogeys with 10 pars; his 12 birdies led cu for the week as he posted his third top 10 finish in four meets this fall.
Oraee had three birdies, nine pars and six bogeys en route to his final round 75 (3-over), as he duplicated his finish earlier in the week at CU's Mark Simpson Invitational. He also has three top 10 efforts this season.
Senior Beau Schoolcraft recorded the team's best individual score for the second straight round, and was the only Buff under par in the final round with a 1-under 71; he played a solid 18 with three birdies and 13 pars against just bogeys to finish up with a 4-over 220 score which tied him for 13th place (his third top 20 finish this fall). He had eight birdies, a team-best 34 pars and 12 bogeys for the tourney.
Senior Derek Fribbs tied for 38th with a 75 Saturday for a 10-over 226 score. He wrapped things up with two birdies, 12 pars, three bogeys and a double. Freshman Philip Juel-Berg tied for 53rd after fashioning a 2-over 74 in the final round for a 14-over 230. He had two birdies, 12 pars and four bogeys Saturday.
Junior Johnny Hayes competed here as an individual, closing things out with a 5-over 77 (one birdie, 11 par, six bogeys). That also gave him a 14-over 230 total, thus tying Juel-Berg with a 53rd place finish. He had CU's lone eagle here this weekend with four birdies and 30 pars.
"We got off to a good start and made up a couple of shots, but the New Mexico just hit the gas and ran away from everyone," coach Roy Edwards said. "We knew the guys would be a little tired from a pretty long week (CU's tournament was last Monday and Tuesday), and we kind of ran out of gas and didn't play very well on the back nine. But it's a credit to the guys to still go out there and shoot the fourth lowest round of the day and also move into second place. We still matched the highest we've ever finished here, and it had been three decades since we finished this high.
"I don't think any team in the country would have beaten New Mexico today. So we're excited about that."
CU's 7-over 295 score on Saturday trailed New Mexico's 281, the best team round of the tournament, and Minnesota and UTEP's rounds (294) by a single shot.
New Mexico's Gavin Green recorded a final round 69 for a 7-under 209 total to win by one stroke over Minnesota's Erik Van Rooyen, who closed with a 71 and a 210 score.
The Buffaloes, now 37-2 against Division I competition in three tournaments this fall, are off for two weeks until Oct. 8-9, when they will travel to Portland to take part in the Pac-12 Conference Fall Preview.
"Overall, it was a good, solid week for the Buffaloes," Edwards added. "While we didn't play our best today, Beau turned in a quality round and Jason and David had solid tournaments."
BUFFALO INDIVIDUALS (*-played as an individual)
T7. Jason Burstyn......................................... 68-73-76-217
T7. David Oraee........................................... 69-73-75-217
T13. Beau Schoolcraft..................................... 77-72-71-220
T38. Derek Fribbs........................................... 75-76-75-226
T53. Philip Juel-Berg....................................... 79-77-74-230
T53. *Johnny Hayes....................................... 75-78-77-230
1. Gavin Green, New Mexico....................... 71-69-69-209
2. Erik Van Rooyen, Minnesota.................... 66-73-71-210
3. John Catlin, New Mexico......................... 76-69-67-212
4. Cory McElyea, San Francisco.................. 69-69-75-213
5. Pete Fernandez, UC-Irvine...................... 70-69-75-214
1. New Mexico......................................... 283-285-281-849
2. Colorado............................................ 289-294-295-878
3. San Francisco..................................... 297-284-305-886
4. Brigham Young................................... 298-293-299-890
4. Minnesota........................................... 288-308-294-890
4. Baylor.................................................. 296-290-304-890
7. Texas-El Paso..................................... 299-298-294-891
8. UC-Irvine............................................. 287-301-304-892
9. Arizona................................................. 293-299-303-895
10. Utah..................................................... 303-297-302-902
11. Texas-San Antonio............................. 301-299-305-905
12. New Mexico State............................... 304-299-305-908
13. Wyoming.............................................. 308-292-310-910
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Cayucos, California 93430
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This Post Office is located at 97 Ash Avenue in Cayucos, California.
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location: California
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Wooden Indian - Cayucos California
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Located outside the Cayucos Pharmacy in this small central coast of California town.
posted by: teeoff2
date approved: 3/31/2008
last visited: 6/7/2016
Old Cayucos Tavern Mural - Cayucos California
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Nice mural on the side of the Cayucos Pharmacy
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Pier Gifts on the One Penny Smasher
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This four-design hand-cranked Penny Smasher is in front of Pier Gifts on the One souvenir shop in Cayucos, California.
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Cayucos District Cemetery - Cayucos, CA
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Just off highway 1, on the north bound side, you'll see this cemetery.
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last visited: 1/24/2009
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City of Morro Bay Survey Monument - BM A116
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posted by: Mauison
date approved: 11/8/2006
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Morro Bay California Best Western El Rancho
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A great hotel on the PCH!
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Domino's - Main - Morro Bay, CA
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A Domino's on Main in Morro Bay, CA.
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date approved: 1/10/2013
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Disgruntled Airline Employee Takes 44 Lives and His Own
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December 7, 1987, USAir employee David Burke, was discharged from his job for stealing $68 from the flight attendant drink fund. He boarded the flight his boss was on a shot his boss, the two pilots and then himself.
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Morro Beach, California
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Beach named after California's most famous volcanic rock
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date approved: 4/12/2008
last visited: 3/15/2013
Motel 6 Morro Bay
Pets are welcome at the Motel 6 located at 298 Atascadero Road in Morro Bay, California.
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Motel 6 Morro Bay WiFi
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This Motel 6 is located at 298 Atascadero Road in Morro Bay, California.
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Morro Bay State Park - California
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The most famous rock along the California coast
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The first Filipinos to land in the Continental United States were Luzon Indios under the command of Pedro de Unamuno.
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Morro Rock is an outstanding geological feature on the California Coast. Morro rock is a volcanic remnant rising 576 feet from the ocean at Morro Bay. It is one of nine Morros Sisters, volcanic plugs in a line from Morro Bay to San Luis Obisbo.
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FV1662 - Morro Bay, CA
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Coast guard Bell - Morro Bay California
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Highway 46 Summit ~ Elevation 1762
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Life Boat Station Morro Bay, California
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Fritillaria meleagris
(Snake's Head Fritillary, Checkered Daffodil, Chess Flower, Frog-cup, Guinea-hen Flower, Leper Lily, Snake's Head (the original English name) or (in northern Europe) simply Fritillary) is a Fritillary, a flower from the family Liliaceae.
The flower has a chequered reddish-brown, purple, white and grey colouration, sometimes mostly white. It flowers from March to May and grows between 15 and 40 cm in height. It has a round bulb, about 2 cm in diameter which contains poisonous alkaloids.
The plant is commonly found growing in grasslands in damp soils and river meadows. It can be found at altitudes up to 800 metres.
It is native to Europe, but in many places, including France, Slovenia and Romania it is an endangered species that is rarely found in the wild, but is common in horticulturists' gardens. It is the only species of Fritillary native to Great Britain, growing in traditional grass meadows. Due to changing land usage, it is now quite rare in the wild. The Meadow of Magdalen College, Oxford, the village of Ducklington, Oxfordshire (which holds a Fritillary Sunday festival), and the North Meadow National Nature Reserve, Wiltshire are some of the best locations to view this flower.
In Croatia, the flower is known as kockavica and is associated by some with the country's national symbol.[1]
The Leper Lily is the official flower of the Swedish province of Uppland, where it grows in large quantities every spring at the meadows in Kungsängen, just outside Uppsala, also giving the flower its Swedish name, kungsängslilja. In Sandemar strandängar (Sandemar beach meadows), a nature reserve west of the village Dalarö in Stockholm archipelago in Sweden has the Snake's Head Fritillary also found a locale where it can flourish in abundance.
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Mark Whipple Quotes From MAC Weekly Teleconference (Aug. 25)
Aug. 27, 2014
Listen to Whipple's MAC weekly teleconference from Monday, Aug. 25AMHERST, Mass. - University of Massachusetts football head coach Mark Whipple talked to the media during the MAC weekly teleconference on Monday, Aug. 25 ahead of the season-opener against Boston College at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts, on Saturday, Aug. 30. Whipple discussed quarterback Blake Frohnapfel and what he brings to the program as a graduate student and coaching against long-time friends in Steve Addazio and Don Brown during the teleconference. Below is a complete transcript.
On the week ahead as UMass prepares to face Boston College:
On how big of a game UMass-Boston College is within the New England region:
Background on what you see & feel from the conference as you begin your first time around:
The MAC has great coaches, ones that know the organization. We are really excited to be a part of it. `MACtion' has been a big thing and I am looking forward to getting into the MAC schedule. We face Boston College and Colorado at home and go to Vanderbilt and Penn State so we will be ready for MAC teams after those four. I think the league has great players and history. I was fortunate to coach Ben Roethlisberger with the Steelers and he had a lot of pride in the MAC. There are a lot of great players who have come out of here and I got to see at the next level. I see those types of players right now as I look through the league. We are excited about the challenge ahead come the end of this month.
On working with Boston College defensive coordinator Don Brown at UMass for two seasons from 1998-99:
On having any concerns about the multiplicity of what Don Brown does on defense:
On what Blake Frohnapfel brings to the UMass program at quarterback:
On how college football has changed between his first tenure as head coach at UMass (1998-2003) and now:
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G Greens saoji masala is best in the spices category ,Saoji masala is been prepared by this community across India they are present in different part of the country by the different name's
The origin of the word saoji used for merchants in the Malwa region (east Gujarat and West Madhya Pradesh) of India during medieval times. Modern words Savkar, Sahukar, Saukar or Saokar used primarily in North and Western India is derived from the same root words.Traditionally, saojis have been a business community from several centuries; as such it is possible that they derived this name from their occupation. Within the saoji community, the word by itself is used by other people in the community to designate elders with respect.
Saojis are also called with different names in some parts of the country like Pategar / Patkars (mostly in Karnataka / Andhra / Tamilnadu), Shas' (some parts of Tamilnadu) and Khatris (mostly in Rajasthan, Andhra and some other states). The name Pategar / Patkar has its root in Tamil language and comes from the word "Pattu". Pattu in Tamil means "Silk".When savjis from the north central India migrated to the southern states, many of them were involved in silk cleaning and weaving business. Because of this occupation they came to be known as "PattuVelu" (meaning "Silk Cleaners "in Tamil. "Velu" in Tamil means "cleaning") or "Pattugaru" or "Pattukar", meaning "Silk makers" in Telugu which eventually became "Pategar" or "Patkar". Even today, there are many saoji families in Karnataka , Andhra and Tamil nadu who are in silk cleaning and weaving business. They are called as Khatris in parts of Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh.
Later, medieval history (8th century to 13th century) is attributed to the Savji kings and dynasties who were the direct descendants of Sri Sahastrarjun, who ruled in north central India, notable among them being the Kalchuri dynasties. They bravely withstood the constant threats from the Muslim invasions. However with the fall of the Kalchuri rulers and the threat of rising conversions by the Islamic rulers , whose kingdoms were expanding from north,the community started migrating slowly from their original homeland to other parts of India during the 12th and 13th century AD.
Customs, traditions and the language spoken by savjis suggests that the community has its origin in North Central part of India or Malwa region (between west Madhya Pradesh and East Gujarat where such customs are followed and languages similar to the savji language are spoken. Close resemblance in physical features, traditions and believes of other kshatriya communities like the kalchuri in north central India, and the common history that these communities share, also establishes the fact that savjis were part of a larger community that lived in north-central part of India during 6th century till 13th century before the advent of Islam in northern part of India. Shaktipooja (in the form of Hinglajmata, Bhawanimata or Jagdambamataetc) is common in both the communities. Savjis believe their descent from Haihaya dynasty (dynasty of Sri Sahasrārjuna). Even ChandraseniyaKayasthaPrabhu claim to be descendants of King Sahastrarjuna and the Haihaya dynasty.] All of these communities were once the same and part of the dynasty that ruled the region of Malwa. Once powerful,the Kalchuri dynasty fell gradually to the rising Islamic rule in northern India. Constant threat of Islamic invasions and a fear of losing their cultural identity to the forced religious conversions by the Islamic rulers compelled the community to gradually disintegrate, and disperse from their homeland to different parts of India.
Savji community now as it is known thus broke from the larger community and migrated down south during that time. During the course of several centuries the link between these disintegrated communities was lost. The people who migrated to whichever parts of India adopted the regional traditions and languages. The places where they migrated as one big integrated group, retained their culture and tradition with little influence from the regional communities whereas places where they are in small numbers adopted the regional cultures and languages of the state where they are residing for example, people in Madhya Pradesh speak Hindi and follow Malwa culture, people in Gujarat speak Gujarati and follow Gujarati culture, many people in Maharashtra speak Marathi and follow Marathi culture etc.
Savji community is known for its hot and spicy non vegetarian delicacies and savji masala in places where savjis are concentrated in large numbers. Majority of the savji people are non vegetarian and hence preparation of variety of meat dishes is very common in the community. Goat meat, chicken and fish forms major component of Savji cuisine along with other vegetarian dishes. Some of the common recipes include, kheema (minced goat meat), shakanuchaknu (goat and chicken curry) prepared in special Savji spices. Saoji food is famous for its very hot and spicy flavor in many cities (where they are in large number) served in small family style restaurants called Savjikhanavali or Saoji Hotel / Bhojanalaya, found in large numbers in places like Hubli, Bangalore, Belgaum in Karnataka, Nagpur and Solapur in Maharashtra etc. There are a line of savjibhojanalays in Nagpur that are very popular in Maharashtra so much so that, the famous Indian chef Sanjeev Kapoor had once featured Saoji mutton on one of his shows and it's recipe is also listed on his website.
The population of the community resides in Karnataka( Hubli/ Dharwad/Gadaglakhs) and others in Bangalore/Harihar/Belgaum/Gudur/Gajendragad/Gulbarga) and in Maharashtra( Solapur /Nagpur , Nasik, Pune, Mumbai, Kolhapur,Karad,SataraSinnar, Sangamner, Yeola,Vasmat (Basmath)) , Andhra(majority in Hyderabad / Secunderabad and other in Kurnool,Nandyala, Gudur (knldist), Gadval, Armoor, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Koratla,Sangareddy, Rayalseema areas like Kodumur, Rajoli, Gadval, Mahabub Nagar, Gudur,Kurnool and Nandyala where they are called Khatris), Tamilnadu(majority in Chennai ,Kanchipuram and others in Tanjore, Vellore, Madurai), Madhya Pradesh(majority in Indore,Burhanpur,Jabalpur, Gwalior) , Gujarat(majority in Ahmedabad /Vadodara/ Surat). They are also found in Rajasthan (Jaipur, Ajmer) and Delhi in small numbers. In recent years some of the saoji families have settled in foreign countries with most of them in USA and others in UK, Canada etc.
The language got heavily influenced by other regional languages like Marathi, Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, and Telugu etc. Close resemblance to Gujarati and Marwari languages also suggests that saoji people were part of communities that lived in the region of eastern Madhya Pradesh and western Gujarat , which eventually got separated and migrated to settle in different parts of India. Saoji language does not have its own script, as such, the language is written in other regional language scripts like Devanagari, Marathi, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil etc. Most savji families living in Madhya Pradesh mostly speak Hindi,in Hubli/ Dharwad/Gadag and others in Bangalore/Harihar/Belgaum/Gudur/Gajendragad/Gulbarga) and in Maharashtra(majority of them in Solapur/Nagpur and others in Nasik,Pune, Mumbai, Kolhapur,Karad,SataraSinnar, Sangamner, Yeola, Vasmat (Basmath)), Andhra(majority in Hyderabad / Secunderabad and other in Kurnool, Nandyala, Gudur(knldist), Gadval, Armoor, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Koratla, Sangareddy,Rayalseema areas like Kodumur, Rajoli,Gadval, Mahabub Nagar, Gudur, Kurnool and Nandyala where they are called Khatris), Tamilnadu(majority in Chennai , Kanchipuram and others in Tanjore, Vellore, Madurai), Madhya Pradesh(majority in Indore,Burhanpur,Jabalpur, Gwalior) , Gujarat(majority in Ahmedabad /Vadodara/Surat). They are also found in Rajasthan (Jaipur, Ajmer) and Delhi in small numbers. In recent years some of the saovji families have settled in foreign countries with most of them in USA and others in UK, Canada etc.
Therefore Saoji food is not any regional food it is the national food as it is been prepared in different part of the country by different names.
G Green is maintaining the taste and quality of the Saoji foods and catering nationally to all the taste buds.
Our saoji Masala is available in three variants
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Earthly Helium-3 Crisis!
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Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/23/us/23helium.html?_r=1&hpw
Helium-3 Crisis! Demand now exceeds supply by a factor of ten. The price has jumped to $2,000 a liter from $100 in the last few years
The NYT article fails to mention that Helium-3 is relatively abundant on the Moon.
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New GlassFish Podcast interview - Adam Leftik
By alexismp on avr. 16, 2010
I've just posted the latest episode to the GlassFish Podcast. This one is a recent interview I did with Adam Leftik, an 8-year Oracle veteran, now a Principal Product Manager in charge of GlassFish and one of the key person behind the recently published roadmap.


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It's the height of summer, which means that mountain trails, bucolic meadows
and forested thickets are beckoning your dog to romp and explore. This impulse
may be at odds with concerns about new research on Lyme disease, which may have
you more inclined to restrict your canine companion's activities to the Great
Indoors. Before you put the kibosh on outdoor fun, make sure you know all the
facts about canine Lyme disease.
In the latest episode of Pet Talk, we're wading hip deep in watery fun as Dr. Sarah dives into the subject of canine swimming safety. Regardless of the venue – poolside, lake or beach - you won't want to miss these important, helpful tips.
Find out what breeds are especially suited to swimming, what to do if you're dog isn't an accomplished swimmer, and the potential dangers of swimming at a new location. And, our staff veterinarian warns what to look out for when your pup has had a bit too much fun in the sun. All that and more in the most recent installment of our ongoing web series created to improve the wellbeing of your companion animals.
Take the plunge and share this fun, informative video with fellow pet parents using the 'email' link below.
It gives us immense delight to announce yet another financial award given by
Dr. Jane's Foundation, this time to Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest. The
mission of the Oregon-headquartered rescue is to find responsible, loving homes
for Greyhounds who no longer participate in dog racing or who are simply in need
of a good home. More...
With summer fully upon us, many of us are spending more time outdoors. Some of us may even be entertaining thoughts of beginning a new exercise routine.
The unspoken rule is don't set yourself up to fail. Having a partner for your new endeavors can make a huge difference … but it has to be the right partner. The proposition to just beg off, to postpone until tomorrow, or 'nah, let's just go for a coffee instead' – these statements are murder on any good intentions you may have towards making any real progress.
On the other hand, having a dedicated collaborator for these new activities can go a long way towards your long-term success. Especially if your exercise partner is someone who won't ask you to procrastinate. How many of your friends could make that claim … that they'll never, ever be negative and will always go with you, no matter the time of day? Probably not too many. Which is exactly why Dr. Sarah thinks someone already living in your home – namely, your canine companion – could make for one 'Grade A' exercise partner.
If you're serious about getting healthy, don't miss Dr. Sarah's six vital steps for starting and maintaining an exercise routine with your dog.
Watch the latest episode of Pet Talk now, and check back next month for another brand new show.
We love our companion animals. But sometimes their actions are mystifying, if
not altogether baffling. Fortunately, our own Dr. Jane is on-hand to offer some
rationale behind some of the most perplexing pet behaviors. More...
True Blue Animal Rescue President, Melanie DeAeth
It is with immense pleasure that we bring you news that another rescue organization
has received financial aid from Dr. Jane's Foundation. This month's featured grant recipient is a committed group of volunteers working
to alleviate the needless death and suffering of animals in Texas.
In operation since January of 2004, True Blue Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization
dedicated to rescuing abused, neglected and abandoned animals, providing necessary
rehabilitation services and locating great new forever homes. More...
Recent estimates put the number of dogs suffering from joint disease
and chronic pain at nearly ten million, a significant percentage of the population.
And, with more and more senior pet kids in American homes, those numbers are likely
to remain high. Fortunately, veterinarians have adopted a treatment previously used
only for humans, and it's one that is dramatically improving the quality of life
for pet patients. In this episode of Pet Talk, Dr. Sarah explains how laser therapy
offers a ray of hope for dogs and cats dealing with the pain associated with degenerative
joint disease. Be sure to share this important message on alternative therapies
with your fellow pet parents!
It is with great gladness that
we reveal one of the latest recipients of financial aid awarded by Dr. Jane's Foundation.
This month's featured beneficiary is a committed group of rescuers wholly dedicated
to alleviating the needless death and suffering of abandoned, abused and neglected
dogs on tribal lands in Nevada. More...
If you've ever noticed a foul odor wafting from your pet's hind end, there's
a chance that anal sacs may be the source of the problem. As any pet parent will
tell you, nothing smells as uniquely terrible as the material emitted from these
glands. More...
Imagine walking down the road. Suddenly, you are confronted by a large, snarling
dog heading directly for you. Try to imagine your level of fear. If you were once
terrorized by a dog earlier in life, multiply that fright by a factor of ten. Your
heart would race, your body would start to shake and your breathing would become
shallow and rapid. These reactions are caused by a surge of hormones, such as adrenaline,
often referred to as the 'fight or flight response'. It's how your body reacts to
a perceived threat, and it's totally normal. More...


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TEMPE, Ariz.—The Arizona State volleyball team (18-12, 7-11) will close out the regular season this week, playing in its final home game at Wells Fargo Arena on Wednesday. The Sun Devils will host California at 2 p.m. MT, and the game will be live streamed through thesundevils.com
On Friday, ASU will make its yearly trip down I-10 to face Pac-12 Conference rival Arizona at 5 p.m. MT. The match will be broadcast on the Pac-12 Networks.
T-Cup Time
ASU claimed one half of this year's Territorial Cup® point with it's sweep of Arizona on Sept. 24, which opened the 2013 Pac-12 Conference slate. The second half of the point will be up for grabs on Friday night.
Last season each team claimed half the point as Arizona won the 3-1 match at McKale Center (Sept. 18, 2012). ASU came back on Nov. 23, 2012 to grab the other half point in their 3-1 win at Wells Fargo Arena.
About the California Series
The Bears (17-10, 10-8 Pac-12) dropped its last two matches over the weekend, falling to Washington and Washington State at home.
Against the Huskies, three Bears recorded double-figures in kills, led by Christina Higgins' 21. Michelle Neumayr recorded 17 while Lara Vukasovic added 17 more as California fell in a five-set battle.
Hosting the Cougars, Cal once again battled to the fifth set, but didn't come out with the win. Higgins led the way again with 26 kills, while Lillian Schoenwise added 12 and Neumayr racked up 11.
This is the first meeting this season between the Sun Devils and the Bears due to the Pac-12 rotating home-and-home organization of the league slate.
About the Arizona Series
The Wildcats dropped a pair of road matches over the weekend, falling to both UCLA and USC in straight sets.
Against the Trojans, Arizona was held to a .202 hitting percentage as Madi Kingdon was the only one to record double-digit kills on the night with 13.
In the match against the Bruins, no Wildcat recorded more than nine kills (Taylor Arizobal), and the team was held to a hitting percentage of .175.
Earlier this season, the Wildcats and Sun Devils met at Wells Fargo Arena, and ASU picked up the win in three sets. Macey Gardner and BreElle Bailey led the way with 13 and 11 kills, respectively. Bianca Arellano recorded a double-double with 36 assists and 15 digs.
Last Time Out
Over the weekend, the Sun Devils split a pair of road matches, outlasting UCLA in five sets before falling to USC in three.
Against the Bruins, Macey Gardner led the way with 19 kills, while BreElle Bailey added 15 and Whitney Follette supplied 13. Bianca Arellano recorded 49 kills and Stephanie Preach picked up 22 digs.
In the loss to USC, Follette led the way with six kills and Gardner picked up 14 digs.
Heating Up The Polls
This season, the Sun Devils had previously been ranked every week between Sept. 16 and Oct. 24 in the AVCA Division I volleyball polls.
ASU's move to No. 15 in the Sept 30, 2013 poll constitutes the highest ranking since 1995 where the Sun Devils, led by Patti Snyder-Park, made it into the Sweet 16.
ASU's debut at No. 18 in the polls was the first top-25 ranking since Nov. 4, 2002.
Stifling Sun Devils
After leading the league for most of the regular season, ASU slipped to third overall in the league in opponent hitting percentage at .172.
In Oct. 4 contest with Oregon State, the Sun Devils held the Beavers to a scant eight points in the second set, which marks the lowest ASU has held a squad in a set this season.
Racking Up The Kills
Macey Gardner has totaled 434 kills so far this season, and is second in the league in kills per set with a clip of 4.43. Gardner also sits in fifth in the conference in points per set with an average of 4.72. Additionally, both marks rank Gardner nationally: 17th in kills per set and 29th in points per set.
Double-Double Outings
Setter Bianca Arellano has posted 10 double-doubles this season, which places her in a tie for sixth-most in the conference. Arellano posted a season high 55 assists on Oct. 12 at Utah.
Gardner Has Career Night
Macey Gardner picked up a new career high in kills at 29 in the five-set battle with Utah on Oct. 24. Gardner was one kill away from tying the single-game kill record (per the rally scoring era) of 30, set by Sarah Reaves in a match against Western Kentucky on Sept. 20, 2008.
Gardner's previous career high of 28 from the match at UC Irvine on Aug. 31, 2012, marks the ASU freshman record, which is shared by Reaves, who recorded the same mark in a match against Oregon on Sept. 27, 2007.
Watch Out For Tuioti-Mariner
Nora Tuioti-Mariner has emerged as a force on the court for the Sun Devils, picking up 30 kills in a span of three matches, second most on the team. At Utah, Tuioti-Mariner recorded 14 kills, and 14 digs, both season highs.
2013 Sweep Count
On the season, the Sun Devils have swept their opponent en route to 14 of their wins. Notably, the then-unranked squad defeated then-No. 2 Texas in straight sets at the Illini Classic on Sept. 13.
Attacking The Warhawks
Arizona State's blistering attack percentage of .374 in the win over Louisiana Monroe during the ASU Marriott Invitational (Sept. 20) ranks as the fifth-highest performance at ASU in the rally-scoring era (2001).
ASU Opens with Program-Best Start Since 1997
The Sun Devils began the 2013 season with a 7-0 start, the program's best since Patti Snyder-Park's 1997 squad posted the same record.
Starting with A Sweep
The Sun Devils recorded a sweep in each of its first seven wins this season, marking the longest stretch of wins without relinquishing to start a season during the rally-scoring era, which was instituted in NCAA Volleyball in 2001.
Arellano Named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week
Bianca Arellano was named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week following her performances in the Illini Classic. The sophomore recorded 13-digs, 32-assists for her fourth double-double performance in the 3-0 sweep of then No. 2 Texas Longhorns. Arellano also added a season-high six kills in the match win.
Arellano, a Phoenix-native newcomer to the Sun Devils, also posted 40 assists and 20 digs in the five-set setback to host team No. 14 Illinois, after leading ASU to a win by totaling 29 assists. Arellano average 4.90 digs and 9.18 assists per set, as ASU went 3-1 in the Illini Classic.
Gardner Named Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week
Sophomore outside hitter Macey Gardner was named Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday, Sept. 9. Gardner, a native of Gilbert, Ariz., was named the Most Valuable Player of the Gonzaga Invitational where she averaged 5.94 kills and 7.06 points per game, while hitting .367 over three matches. Gardner had three-consecutive 20-kill outings, including 22 in a 3-0 win over UNLV. She hit .452 in that match, committing just three errors.
Ranked Teams vs. Watson
Head coach Jason Watson has grabbed 10 wins over ranked teams in his tenure at Arizona State. Most recently, the Sun Devils snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over Oregon on the road in Eugene, Ore.
Notably, ASU topped defending national champion and then-No. 2 Texas, 3-0, at the Illini Classic on Sept. 13. This marks the second time in Watson's tenure that ASU has defeated the No. 2 team in the country, as the Sun Devils defeated Cal, 3-2, during the 2011 season.
Top-25 Wins Under Watson
Oct. 25, 2008 at No. 24 Oregon State.........W 3-0
Sept. 25, 2009 No. 14 UCLA* ...................W 3-0
Oct. 15, 2010 No. 5 USC* .........................W 3-1
Oct. 16, 2010 No. 10 UCLA* .....................W 3-1
Nov. 24, 2011 at No. 2 California* .............W 3-2
Nov. 2, 2012 No. 6 USC*............................W 3-0
Nov. 21, 2012 at No. 5 Washington*...........W 3-1
Aug. 31, 2013 No. 24 Wichita State ……..W 3-0
Sept. 13, 2013 No. 2 Texas ……………….W 3-0
Nov. 1, 2013 No. 23 Oregon ...........................W, 3-1
Tournament Recaps:
The Sun Devils closed out the non-conference slate at home, hosting the Marriott Invitational, Sept 20-21. Arizona State picked up straight-set wins over Cal Poly, Alabama State and Louisiana-Monroe, and Bianca Arellano was named tournament MVP. Stephanie Preach and BreElle Bailey were named to the All-Tournament Team.
ASU earned its first marquee win of the year to close out the Ilini Classic, defeating the defending national champion and then No. 2 ranked Texas in straight sets.
In the second tournament, the Sun Devils trekked to Spokane, Wash., for the Gonzaga Invitational, Sept. 6-7. ASU defeated Seattle and UNLV in straight sets before executing the sweep of host-Gonzaga. Macey Gardner was voted tournament MVP for the second time this season while Bianca Arellano was voted to the All-Tournament Team.
ASU opened its 2013 season with a tournament win over the Utah Valley La Quinta Inn & Suites Invitational, defeating Utah Valley and North Dakota State before upsetting then No. 24 Wichita State, Aug. 30-31.
Macey Gardner was named Tournament MVP, while Stephanie Preach and BreElle Bailey were named to the All-Tournament Team.


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Stone Flooring in the Basement
With no
two pieces exactly alike, stone floors are guaranteed to be one-of-a-kind. This
is one reason why it costs more, too. Other reasons include strength and
durability, as mentioned below. Stone floors are hardy but need proper support
and installation to avoid problems with loosening, unevenness, and even
breaking or chipping under pressure.
Stone consists of granite, marble, limestone, and slate (granite is the
strongest.) It's beautiful, durable, and almost indestructible. You can find
many colors and patterns. Tumbled or honed finishes give great traction.
It's cold and hard on the feet and very expensive. Slate is the most affordable
but it can be rough and in some cases peel. Tumbled or honed stone must be
sealed frequently. Glossy finishes tend to get slippery when wet and should be
polished on a regular basis. Marble can be damaged by chlorine and can absorb
dirt. Limestone and slate are dirt magnates. Stone is very heavy and may
require a stronger sub-floor.
With no two pieces exactly alike, stone floors are guaranteed to be one-of-a-kind. However, on the flip side, stone floors cost more and take more work to maintain. Here is all the information you need to decide if stone is the right choice for your basement.
While stone flooring is elegant and beautiful, it also has a large price tag to go along with it. Expect to pay $15 to $30 per square foot, depending on the type, quality, and thickness of the stone used.
Stone flooring comes with the option of granite, marble, limestone, and slate.
It's extremely durable.
You can find stone flooring in a variety of colors and patterns.
Your stone flooring should be polished regularly.
Stone flooring can be very expensive, cold, and hard on the feet.
Tumbled or honed stone must be sealed frequently, while glossy finishes tend to get slippery when wet.
Stone is undeniably one of the most durable flooring options available. All natural stone can easily withstand normal (or even extreme) wear and tear, as long as it has the proper support and installation to avoid problems with loosening and unevenness that can lead to chipping or breaking under pressure.
When it comes to stone floor maintenance, sealing the stone is the number-one priority and should be finished every 12-18 months. This will stop unsightly stains from wreaking havoc on a floor that you paid a lot of money for.
Use a dust mop to remove the debris that tends to pile up over time, and a regular mop with a cleaning solution of dishwashing detergent and warm water to get rid of tougher stains. Never use abrasive cleaners and always dry the flooring afterwards.
Common Questions and Answers
What are the differences between the different types of stone flooring?
One of the most popular stone flooring choices, marble can be highly susceptible to stains if not sealed properly. Granite is probably the most durable option, and is less expensive than marble. Slate isn't used quite as often as other stone types, and us
How much does it cost to seal a stone floor?
Sealant costs, on average, $30-$60 per quart, or around $100-$200 a gallon. Combine that with a cleaner ($10-$40 a quart) and it could cost up to $300 to seal and fully clean a stone floor, depending on the size and how much damage it has sustained.
HistoryWith beginnings that can be traced back to Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire, stone is one of the oldest building materials around. This is, in large part, because of its natural abundance in stone quarries around the world.
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Klein, M A; Rüedi, D; Nozaki, M; Dell, E W; Diserens, A C; Seelentag, W; Janzer, R C; Aguzzi, A; Hegi, M E (2000). Reduced latency but no increased brain tumor penetrance in mice with astrocyte specific expression of a human p53 mutant. Oncogene, 19(47):5329-5337.
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p53-germline mutations located in the core DNA-binding domain have been associated with a more dominant tumor penetrance especially for breast cancer and brain tumors. We previously reported an unusual accumulation of CNS tumors associated with a unique p53 germline mutation, Y236delta (deletion of codon 236). To test whether this tissue-specific tumor predisposition reflects a gain-of-function activity of Y236delta, we generated transgenic mice expressing Y236delta in astrocytes using the regulatory elements of the glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) gene. After transplacental exposure to N-ethyl-N-nitrosourea (25 mg/kg BW) brain tumors developed in 18% (7/39) of GFAP-Y236delta transgenic p53-/- mice, while in p53+/- mice the incidence was 28% (11/40) (P>0.3). However, the mean tumor latency for GFAP-Y236delta/p53+/- mice was significantly shorter than for p53+/- mice, with 19.9 weeks vs 31.6 weeks (P=0.039), respectively. Taken together, cell specific expression of Y236delta results in an acceleration of tumor progression but does not confer a higher tumor penetrance. Conceivably, the transdominant effect of Y236delta provided a growth advantage early in the progression of neoplastic cells, since the endogenous p53 wild-type allele was lost in all brain tumors independent of the genotype. This reflects well observations from human astrocytic neoplasms with p53 mutations.
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The GMO fruit is called Arctic apples. Would you buy genetically-modified (GMO) apples that were changed so they down brown when cut? Or would you prefer organic apples and simply keep them from browning by dipping your apples in lemon or lime juice (or apple cider vinegar)? If vitamin C powder (ascorbic acid) and water are put on the apples, they also would not quickly brown after being cut. See, "Capital Press | GMO apple stirs up storm in industry."
So why go to GMO lengths to make apples that won't brown when cut or bruised by changing the genes of the apple in such a way as to stop an enzyme from doing its job of oxidation (browing) on the cut or bruised apple? Those GMO apples have been engineered to "silence" a gene that causes browning when they are sliced. For big farma using big pharma, GMO apples could reduce costs and increase sales in the sliced-apple snack business as it boosts overall apple consumption, which has been flat for decades, maybe. Maybe not.
What if you eat the apple and that same enzyme in your body is stopped from doing some other job it's supposed to do? How do you know what those apples will or won't do to your body in the long term? It all depends on who's listening to the consumer and who's being heard.
If you stick to organic apples, what happens when the organic orchards become contaminated with the GMO apples, for example when the wind blows or there's a water runoff?
Announcements by McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) and Gerber Products Company stating that they would not use Arctic Apples, the world's first genetically-engineered apples, pending approval by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, emerged a few months ago. You can check out the article, "GMO Apples Rejected By McDonald's."
The moves by the major food suppliers suggest that all the bad press on GMO foods is having an impact, despite any political wins the biotechnology industry has had in the ongoing fight over the products, notes the article, which also explained that the international environmental network Friends of the Earth announced that Gerber and McDonald's wrote letters dated Oct. 31, 2013 and Nov. 1, 2013 respectively, confirming that they would decline to use the "non-browning" apples in their foods.
That article explained, "As stated in your letter all of our GERBER fruit and vegetable purees are made without using GM crops," Gerber's letter reads. "We do not use Artic Apples nor do we have plans to use Arctic Apples in the future."
Currently a Canadian grower hopes to gain USDA and Canadian approval to grow and sell genetically modified apples early next year. The U.S. apple industry fears it will damage sales. Growing applies is big business, a multi-billion dollar industry.
Apple growers who are not planting organic orchards may be looking forward to receive government approval for production and sales of his Arctic-brand Golden Delicious and Granny Smith apples in the U.S. and Canada.
On the other hand, the apple industry opposes USDA approval, not out of opposition to genetic engineering but out of fear it could cause apple sales to decline because a lot of consumers demand organic apples or at least affordable apples free of genetic changes that go into the human body or animals when the apples are consumed.
The apple industry fears financial risk
If consumers refuse to buy, the apples won't sell, and it's taking a huge financial risk that puts organic produce as the apple of the shopper's eye seeking health benefits. Big farma just as big pharma (the industry) likes science but hates financial risk. The risk means introducing the GMO apple into the largest producer of apples in the U.S. For example, Washington state is famous for its apple-growing industry.
Some people refer to large fruit growing as an industry as farmgate, meaning industries of growing apples for billions. For example, in 2012 the apple crop in the USA amounted to about $4 billion to $4.3 billion, excluding packing, shipping and processing, with about three-fourths of that coming from Washington, according to the U.S. Apple Association. You can check out the U.S. Apple Association on Facebook, U.S. Apple Association | Facebook.
Would you buy only organic applies if you knew the other types of apples were going GMO?
You keep reading the same repeated mantra in news articles that no health risks have been associated with GMO. But studies do say differently. See, "Arctic Apples – A New GMO Breed Not Made By Nature - Blogs." or see, "Tell Gerber: No GMO apples in baby food! · Causes." Out of the controversy over genetic engineering to make more money for the industry or export GMO produce to other countries to "save the world" or simple public awareness, you have a controversial issue that divides people when it comes to media coverage of the news about studies in mainstream versus niche publications or video media. See, "Monsanto's GMO Corn Linked To Organ Failure, Study Reveals." There's the article, "Altered Food, GMOs, Genetically Modified Food - National Geographic."
Genetic engineers can splice genes from the cecropia moth into apple plants, offering protection from fire blight, a bacterial disease that damages apples and pears. The purpose is the same: to insert a gene or genes from a donor organism carrying a desired trait into an organism that does not have the trait, says the article. If you check out the National Geographic article, it explains how the engineered organisms scientists produce by transferring genes between species are called transgenic.
It's not only about apples. A few dozen transgenic food crops are currently on the market, among them varieties of corn, squash, canola, soybeans, and cotton, from which cottonseed oil is produced. Most of these crops are engineered to help farmers deal with weeds, insects, and disease. What about apples made healthier for people by knowing how each change affects the organs, arteries, allergies, and systems of humans or animals who eat them? A lot of consumers worry about allergies. Check out the article, "Anti-allergy genetically modified apples - Phys.org."
In fact 75% of people allergic to birch pollen are also allergic to apples, according to the article, "Anti-allergy genetically modified apples - Phys.org." That article explains how that happens because a protein in the pollen, which causes an allergic reaction, is similar to a protein found in apples and some other fruit and vegetables. The issue is more common in regions with many birch trees, such as central and northern Europe.
How you look at GMO apples, it pushes peoples' buttons. GMO food labeling is another issue that the industries fear will put them at financial risk. The news articles make it appear to consumers that the industry fears financial risk more than having the empathy and compassion to look into human health and do research as to what happens when GMO foods are eaten by animals or allergies humans complain about and the possible causes. It's a debatable subject.
The industry for the present is scared of consumers. Will the customers buy the GMO apples? What type of financial risk is ahead, they may wonder. And shouldn't GMO apples be labeled as to what's been changed from nature? Some big apple growers tell mainstream media that they are not involved in GMO apples and have no plans to start. Others are cautious. What would you do? Accept the market, move forward, or talk more about going organic?
Genetic modification is not breeding. It's a big step, a change that needs to take into consideration consumer acceptance or rejection. The consumer is king as long as the growers are listening to those who buy their products. Is the consumer always right when the consumer focuses on examining the research studies? And is the consumer friendly with the biotechnology industry, the organic growers industry, or other educational projects? If consumer education is vital, when it comes to finding out how GMOs will personally impact you, it's more than attitude.
Shoppers want to know what happens when they eat the apple that scientists working with the growers were told to go ahead and turn off one enzyme in the apple. What consumers are worried about is whether that apple, when eaten will also just turn off one enzyme in their body. And they worry if that happens, a cascade of health events might follow. But it may never happen. Still they worry about the possibility. Not everyone has ever chosen science as a past-time. You have people saying, let my doctor worry about health problems. I'll do my job attitude.
It's so easy just to pour lemon or lime juice over sliced apples to keep them from browning in the cooler. But it's about the brown spots on the skin, the peel of the outer apples in the supermarkets the growers worry about. The consumer will tend to buy apples that look unspotted with brown markings in store displays.
Who gets the competitive advantage? It's about financial risk and competition. You sell fear to get people to buy or not buy. Fear makes the markets go 'round, but not too much fear, or people will simply walk away from convention, from doing what the majority does. And it's what people can afford to pay for apples. You do have producers of sliced applies who don't want to use Arctic apples.
If you want to whiten your apples, use lemon juice or lime juice, apple cider vinegar, or ascorbic acid and water (vitamin C powder), because some people allergic to the ingredients in what some restaurants use to whiten sliced apples may get asthma attacks or can go into shock by eating a salad with certain types of apple whitening chemicals. It's much easier to whiten sliced apples with citrus juices.
If you eat apples, just eat organic apples, if you know the organic apples haven't been contaminated by commercial apples that aren't organic. See, "15 health benefits of eating apples | Nutrition | Eat Well | Best Health." Check out, "What contaminants are you eating - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute" and "The New Dirty Dozen: 12 Foods to Eat Organic - Good Housekeeping." And of course, the industry that produces fruit that's not organic wants you to buy their produce. Check out, "Organic Food Not Proven Healthier or Safer, Study Finds." But of course, what your goal represents is not to argue or boast whether which version of plant food is safer or healthier, but which piece of produce is more or less contaminated with pesticides, herbicides, or insecticides.
If you study the mainstream media comments, numerous owners of fruit companies who favor GMO applies don't comment in news articles. Other owners of fruit-growing firms tell news reporters that they don't believe the GMO apples would change the market. They'd plant the GMO apples, if the government approves. You can check out some research from the Agricultural Research Service of USDA and what they're working on regarding genetically engineered rootstock and trees to make them resistant various diseases of plants.
Consumers are looking at the speed of how private industry is moving ahead compared to government research
And what consumers want is quality and health benefits in fruit and other edible plant foods. Are you worried about scientists silencing a gene in apples to prevent browning? Are you concerned what it may silence in your genes or your enzymes if you eat the product long-term?
Growers want consistent quality. Consumers want health benefits. Deep pockets are seeking new frontiers. Some growers think that genetically modified corn and soybeans are already in the American diet, but unless you talk to organic growers, the question comes up whether the huge corporations that grow produce are thinking more about getting wider acceptance of GMO in all crops.
They aren't looking at the great divide in consumers between those who pay more for organic produce and those apartment renters and others who can't afford fresh vegetables unless they grow them in urban gardens or have a green house in winter and the back yard in summer. And there's the population of those too old for gardening who get fed typical "nursing home" food often thought of (but not necessarily in all places) ...lots of cheesy pasta, a twig of broccoli, a potato, some stringy chicken, or a burger, and a floret of cauliflower and call it a meal...and a bout of noro-virus in winter months, some years.
On the consumer's side, are various groups of green shoppers who don't want genetically-altered foods. What most everyone really wants is choice.
Can an apple a day keep a stroke away--for some people?
Some people are a lot more stroke-prone than others, and the strokes may run in families. But can eating apples or pears help?
Apples and pears studied for health benefits and possibly reducing risk of stroke
You can read the original study's abstract on apples and pears, "Clinical Sciences: Colors of Fruit and Vegetables and 10-Year Incidence of Stroke." A 2011 study of white fruits and vegetables, such as apples and pears, or cucumbers and cauliflower, showed that these white-fleshed fruits and vegetables may help reduce the risk of stroke.
While studies have linked high consumption of fruits and vegetables with lower stroke risk, the researchers' prospective work in 2011 had been the first to examine associations of fruits and vegetable color groups with stroke. The color of the edible portion of fruits and vegetables reflects the presence of beneficial phytochemicals such as carotenoids and flavonoids.
Researchers examined the link between fruits and vegetable color group consumption with 10-year stroke incidence in a population-based study of 20,069 adults, with an average age of 41
The participants were free of cardiovascular diseases at the start of the study and completed a 178-item food frequency questionnaire for the previous year. Almost every month, the news is filled with the results of studies about the health benefits of apples.
In the Netherlands, one study says that a high intake of fruits that are white inside—including apples and pears—reduced the risk of stroke by 50%. What the investigators found is that for each 25 gram per day increase in white fruit and vegetable consumption was associated with a 9 percent decrease in stroke risk, according to Dr. Stephen Sinatra's article on a new study, "Stroke Risk Factors—Why Younger People Are Having Strokes."
And regarding the 2011 study, because this initial research is still so new, the researchers caution against jumping to big conclusions. Nonetheless, these early findings published in the September 2011 online release of the journal Stroke are encouraging. Also check out the October 24, 2013 news article, "More Young Adults Being Affected By Stroke, Report Finds."
From a nutrition aspect, apples and pears and other white fruits and vegetables confer a number of health benefits, and fall is an excellent time to add them to your diet
White potatoes are a starch, for example, but cauliflower and cucumbers are considered white vegetables, among several other vegetables that have white flesh but are not considered a starch vegetable, and white fruit such as pears and apples were included in the study.
Try organic so you don't get the herbicides, insecticides, and pesticides. The most contaminated by pesticides of fruits and berries are strawberries. So stick to organic varieties. Also the most heavily sprayed fruits with pesticides are peaches, and apples. So you want to look for organic peaches and apples or pears. Also see the sites, "Stroke risk factors" or "Intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis."
Fruits and vegetables were classified in four color groups:
- Green, including dark leafy vegetables, cabbages and lettuces
- Orange/Yellow, which were mostly citrus fruits
- Red/Purple, which were mostly red vegetables
- White, of which 55 percent were apples and pears
During 10 years of follow-up, 233 strokes were documented. Green, orange/yellow and red/purple fruits and vegetables weren't related to stroke. However, the risk of stroke incidence was 52 percent lower for people with a high intake of white fruits and vegetables compared to people with a low intake.
Each 25 gram per day increase in white fruits and vegetable consumption was associated with a 9 percent lower risk of stroke. An average apple is 120 grams
"To prevent stroke, it may be useful to consume considerable amounts of white fruits and vegetables," said Linda M. Oude Griep, M.Sc., according to the September 15, 2011 news release, "An apple or pear a day may keep strokes away." Gripe is the lead author of the study and a postdoctoral fellow in human nutrition at Wageningen Uninversity in the Netherlands. "For example, eating one apple a day is an easy way to increase white fruits and vegetable intake. "However, other fruits and vegetable color groups may protect against other chronic diseases. Therefore, it remains of importance to consume a lot of fruits and vegetables."
Apples and pears are high in dietary fiber and a flavonoid called quercetin. In the study, other foods in the white category were bananas, cauliflower, chicory and cucumber
Potatoes were classified as a starch. Previous research on the preventive health benefits of fruits and vegetables focused on the food's unique nutritional value and characteristics, such as the edible part of the plant, color, botanical family and its ability to provide antioxidants.
U.S. federal dietary guidelines include using color to assign nutritional value. The U.S. Preventive Health Services Taskforce recommends selecting each day vegetables from five subgroups: dark green, red/orange, legume, starchy and other vegetables.
Before the results are adopted into everyday practice, the findings should be confirmed through additional research, Oude Griep said in the news release, An apple or pear a day may keep strokes away. "It may be too early for physicians to advise patients to change their dietary habits based on these initial findings," she stated in the news release.
An accompanying editorial notes that the finding should be interpreted with caution because food frequency questionnaires may not be reliable. In addition, "the observed reduction in stroke risk might further be due to a generally healthier lifestyle of individuals consuming a diet rich in fruits and vegetables," writes Heike Wersching, M.D., M.Sc., of Institute of Epidemiology and Social Medicine at the University of Münster, in Germany.
Study co-authors are: W.M. Monique Verschuren, Ph.D.; Daan Kromhout, M.P.H., Ph.D.; Marga C. Ocké, Ph.D.; and Johanna M. Geleijnse, Ph.D. Author disclosures are on the manuscript. Revenues from pharmaceutical and device corporations are available at the American Heart Association's corporate funding website. Also in another study, citrus fruits also helped prevent stroke, according to the news release, "Eating citrus fruit may lower women's stroke risk."
Additional resources:
- The American Heart Association recommends eating a diet rich in a variety of colors and types of vegetables and fruits, at least 4.5 cups a day. To learn more visit: Eat More Fruits and Vegetables and Tips to boost fruits and vegetables to your diet
- Cooking with white fruits and vegetables can be easy – and healthy. Check out these recipes at the American Heart Association's Nutrition Center:
- Cool Cucumber Dip
- Modern Tuna Pasta Casserole (add extra cauliflower)
- Pear and Cherry Crumble
- Downloadable stock footage, animation, and an image gallery are located at the Heart News site under Multimedia.
- For more information on stroke, visit the American Stroke Association website.


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'The X Factor' is down to its final eight contestants and you know what that means: It's time to break out all the tired old boxing analogies.
'The fight is on and the gloves are off,' says Demi Lovato.
'We're going to battle this week and I don't plan on losing,' insists Britney Spears.
'We're coming out swinging …,' adds L.A. Reid.
And so on and so on …
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