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California County guide lines per State Law SB 420
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California County guide lines per State Law SB 420
Localities NOT listed below adhere to CA state default guidelines of 6 mature OR 12 immature plants and 8 oz. of dried processed marijuana.
On 11/28/11, Amador county supervisors approved a 45-day ban outdoor cultivation of medical marijuana and directed staff to come up with regulations to address impacts of outdoor grows.
On February 18, 2011, an ordinance took effect in Anderson that prohibits cultivation either inside a dwelling or in an outdoor garden, limits the growing, harvesting and processing of medical marijuana to a 50-square-foot outbuilding that is built to city, state and federal codes, is protected by an audible alarm system, and contains electrical, plumbing and ventilation. A suit was filed against the Anderson ordinance on April 15, 2011.
City Council passed an ordinance 11/08 allowing no more than 50 square feet for cultivation. In addition, dispensaries will be prohibited from using more than 25% of their property for cultivation and patients must grow in their own homes, which must be mainly residential space. Those with special needs may request more grow space.
Measure JJ, passed by the voters in 2008, repealed Berkeley's plant and possession limits. Outdoor gardens that are observable are limited to 10 plants.
City code requires marijuana be grown in a "fully enclosed and secure structure."
Butte Co.
Butte County Citizens for Compassionate Use submitted 12,308 signatures on a referendum petition to suspend the county's controversial medical marijuana ordinance. Enough signatures were verified to block the ordinance and supervisors elected to put the measure on the June ballot.
Chapter 19.77 of Chico municipal code allows outdoor, residential cultivation of 50 square feet per parcel, regardless of the number of patients. Plants must be enclosed, screened, and 5 feet from the property line. Indoor cultivation (under 50 square feet and 1200 watts) can take place only with a permit stating outdoor is not possible and the building owner approves. States all marijuana grown must be for personal use only.
The city of Corning prohibits cultivation outdoors or in a residential structure. Gardens must be located in a secure detached structure in the rear yard only, removed ten feet from the property line and with a six foot solid fence and with a mechanical ventilation system and security system approved by a Building Official or the Police Dept.
On May 19, 2011 the city of Dunsmuir enacted an ordinance (Chapter 17.34 of city code) that disallows outdoor cultivation, and requires anyone growing for more than one person to submit an affidavit to the city manager. A maximum of 100 square feet may be grown per patient, not to exceed three patients per parcel. Patients must live on the property, and growing must take place in a garage.
El Dorado Co.
On 11/15/2011, the ElDorado board of supervisors voted for a 45-day moratorium against new dispensaries and outdoor cultivation. On Dec. 20, the ordinance could be extended for 10 months, or regulations could be enacted. Locals are looking to challenge the moratorium, for more write email@example.com The former ordinance allowed for 20 immature or 10 mature plants and 2 lbs.
On May 3, 2011, Eureka city council approved an ordinance that allows personal cultivation within 50 square feet in area and 10 feet in height, or up to 100 feet with an Exemption Request, only in a residence. Processing area cannot exceed 20 square feet. Also regulates dispensaries, delivery services, and labs.
Ft. Bragg
Cultivation Ordinance allows up to 100 sq. feet, indoors
Fresno city
On December 15, 2011, the city of Fresno enacted a 45-day moratorium on outdoor cultivation. A permanent ban is expected to be considered in April.
Fresno county
On July 12, 2011, Fresno County unanimously passed an ordinance to ban dispensaries and sharply restrict cultivation. It requires a "Medical MJ Cultivation Business License" for anyone seeking to grow in the county. Cultivation can only occur only in a secure, locked, enclosed structure in industrial zoning districts if 1,000 feet from any school, park, recreation area, sports facility, adult business, church, etc; maximum # of plants is 99.
Activists in Fresno are working towards filing a referendum against their ordinance. Anyone interested in joining the effort can contact Shannon at email@example.com or 559-486-6010.
The city of Gridley has banned outdoor cultivation.
Humboldt Co.
On 12/14/2011, the Humboldt county passed an ordinance limiting indoor gardens to 50 square feet per parcel, and 1200 watts, regardless of the number of patients.
Outdoors, county guidelines allow patients 100 square feet and 3 lbs w/ no plant number limit.
Both indoors and out, the Cities of Fortuna and Eureka enforce SB 420 limits (6 mature/12 immature plants, 1/2 lb). Also see: Eureka and Arcata (above).
Imperial Beach
On July 7, 2011, with a 4 to 1 vote, the Imperial Beach City Council approved an ordinance banning collective cultivation of medical marijuana within city limits including in the private homes of qualified patients.
Kern County
Kern County citizens successfully gathered enough signatures to block an ordinance the Board of Supervisors passed on August 9 to limit collective membership to 3 members, and outlaw outdoor cultivation and edibles. In addition, a second emergency ordinance, taking effect immediately, disallows more than 12 plants per parcel.
Lake Co.
On January 3, 2012, Lake County supervisors voted to rescind the county's medical marijuana cultivation ordinance, passed in September after The Lake County Citizens for Responsible Regulations and Lake County Green Farmers Association submitted signatures on a referendum petition to repeal it. The groups have also submitted signatures for their proposed initiative, titled "Lake County Medical Marijuana Cultivation Act of 2012."
Cultivation Ordinance
Lassen County
On November 23, 2010, Lassen County Ordinance No. 575, which prohibits dispensaries and outdoor cultivation, was passed by the Lassen County Board of Supervisors.
Live Oak (Sutter County)
July 20, 2011 - The city of Live Oak in Sutter County is considering banning outdoor cultivation after holding a public meeting about citizen complaints.
Mendocino Co.
On March 23, 2010, the county enacted an ordinance that would allow gardens of up to 99 plants with proper licensing. Otherwise, it allows 25 plants per parcel. More at: Mendocino Medical Marijuana Advisory Board site.
The city of Moraga outlaws outdoor cultivation; indoor is allowed only if not visible. Read ordinance.
Nevada Co.
Cultivation: 6 mature female plants or 75 square feet of plant canopy (previously 10 plants not to yield more than 2 lbs). Possession: 2 lbs processed marijuana - consistent with patient's recommendation.
Indoors - 72 plants in maximum 32 sq. ft growing area. Outdoors - 20 plants, no area limit. Weight limit 3 lbs dried marijuana per patient. Collective gardens limited to 3 patients. Dispensaries serving four or more patients are allowed max. 6 mature and 12 immature plants and 1/2 pound per patient.
On July 8, 2011, the Paradise planning commission approved a draft medical marijuana ordinance that would limit personal cultivation to 50 square feet within a residential zoning district and require permits for indoor gardens. Collective cultivation could take place in industrial zones with a permit. A requirement that residential gardens be fenced and locked has been added.
An ordinance passed in 2010 restricts medical marijuana gardens to a maximum of 100 square feet of canopy or 10% of home or garden area. Also see: Local Ordinances Attack Patients' Right to Grow
In January 2011, the city of Rocklin passed ordinance 970 (Section 1. Chapter 17.81 of Rocklin Municipal Code), which limits cultivation to 50 square feet and ten feet in height per residence only within an enclosed structure. Marijuana cultivation lighting cannot exceed 1200 watts, and the authorized grower must reside in the residence where the marijuana cultivation occurs. Other building and fire codes, issues of privacy, noise, odor, etc. must be observed. With documentation of a second patient living on the premises, up to 100 square feet can be grown. Penalty for violation is $500/day.
July 20, 2011 - Roseville held a meeting about medical marijuana cultivation, and is considering enacting an outdoor ban starting in October. CalNORML wrote to public officials at the request of local patients, asking them if they must ban outdoor growing, to adopt language stating "Outdoor growing is prohibited where sight or odor presents a nuisance to neighbors," leaving it up to the grower to use a charcoal greenhouse filter, "cover" aromatic crops like lavender, or other measures to address odor.
Sacramento County
On December 6, 2011, the Sacramento County supervisors passed an ordinance that zones out anything that is federally illegal. Crackdowns on all medical marijuana dispensaries in unincorporated areas of the county followed. How this will impact medical marijuana cultivation in the county remains to be seen. Since representatives of the federal government have repeatedly stated they is not interested in prosecuting patients, only those profiting from medical marijuana, one would hope this sweeping provision would not be used to crackdown on cultivation as well. Without dispensaries or gardens, there can be no safe access, as mandated by state law. There is an effort to repeal the ordinance by referendum.
San Bernardino County
County code 82.02.070 outlaws outdoor cultivation in unincorporated areas of San Bernardino.
City of San Carlos
San Carlos's collective regulation ordinance says a patient may grow medical marijuana for consumption at their residence. It adds: All cultivated marijuana must be secured in structures consisting of at least four walls and a roof, and be held secure to the satisfaction of the police chief.
City of San Diego
City Municipal Code allows up to 1 lb of marijuana, 24 plants in 64 square feet indoors; no outdoors growing allowed except in enclosed greenhouses.
San Francisco
Patients allowed up to 24 plants or 25 square feet of canopy; dispensary gardens capped at 99 plants in 100 square feet. Possession limit 8 oz. dried cannabis per patient. See p. 44 of the ordinance.
San Francisco has enacted regulations on edibles.
City of San Mateo
San Mateo's city collective ordinance says:
Marijuana cultivated and possessed at a private residence must not be visible from
adjacent public areas or neighboring properties, and must be secured within structures
consisting of at least four walls and a roof with standard locks.
Santa Cruz
100 sq.ft. canopy and up to 99 plants is allowable under county guidelines, for a patient or a bonafide caregiver.
In January 2011, Sebastopol city council enacted an ordinance allowing patients and caregivers to grow up to 30 plants within 100 square feet at their homes. Under the ordinance, patients and caregivers can possess up to 3 lbs. at the garden site. It also allows two secured 750 square-foot gardens for dispensing collectives, and two more for non-dispensing patients and caregivers.
Shasta County
12/11 - Shasta county passed an ordinance that bans growing inside residences, but allows it in detached accessory structures and sets limits for outdoor growing regardless of how many patients live at a residence.
Under the ordinance, residents with less than an acre can't grow any more than 60 square feet of marijuana, while those living on more than 1 but less than 2 acres could grow up to 100 square feet. Those with 2-5 acres can grow 150 square feet and people living on 5-20 acres grow 240 square feet of pot. Those with 20 acres or more are limited to 360 square feet of plants.
Gardens must meet minimum setbacks from parcel lines and adjacent residences. The growth ordinance also sets a 1,000-foot "no-grow" zone between cultivation sites and "sensitive areas," such as schools, youth organizations, school bus stops or churches.
Shasta Lake
In December 2010, city council adopted an ordinance that allows growing only in residential or mixed-used zoning districts, while it would be banned in commercial and industrial districts. The ordinance allows for growing up to 100 square feet inside a garage or adjacent building, but not inside the home.
Outdoor growing is limited to 25 square feet on a half-acre parcel, 60 square feet on a parcel between half-acre and one acre and 240 square feet on parcels larger than one acre. Outdoor grows must also be enclosed in a 6-foot high, non-climbable fence with a locking gate. Chain-link fences are not allowed, according to the ordinance.
Sonoma Co.
Guidelines permit 3 lbs for possession; maximum 100 square feet cultivation area with 30 plants or fewer (approved Sept 2006)
South Lake Tahoe
On May 17, 2011, the City of South Lake Tahoe unanimously passed an ordinance "to require that medical marijuana be cultivated in appropriately secured, enclosed, and ventilated structures" in permitted residential structures only; "in compliance with the maximum dimensions permissible for the cultivation of medical marijuana" within 10% of the total residence square footage. Fines for violations start at $100/day and escalate to $500 with repeat offenses.
On Nov. 29, 2011, the council will revisit the ordinance in the wake of the Pack decision.
Tehama Co.
Tehama County Board of Supervisors has adopted an ordinance that declares it a public nuisance for anyone cultivate over 12 mature or 24 immature plants on parcels of less than 20 acres. The Tehama ordinance bans any cultivation whatsoever within 1,000 ft of a school, and requires every landlord to register any Prop 215 garden with the city. The ordinance allows hardship exemptions to a requirement that gardens be 100' from property lines. California NORML has joined a lawsuit against the Tehama ordinance, see Local Ordinances Attack Patients' Right to Grow
Trinity Co.
On March 17, 2011, Trinity supervisors voted to extend their moratorium on "aggregate grows" on rural residential parcels through Feb. 2, 2012. The moratorium limits any large-scale operations to nonresidential parcels only that are greater than 30 acres. It also sets a maximum garden size of 2,500 square feet for such operations and a 500-foot property line setback.
The temporary moratorium also limits the size of medical marijuana gardens that may be grown for personal use within residential areas to 50 square feet on an acre or less; 100 square feet on one to five acres; and 250 square feet on parcels greater than five acres. It includes residency requirements calling for individuals, upon request, to furnish proof that the property in use is their primary residence. An ongoing process is taking place with public hearings by the Trinity Planning Department.
See a fact sheet on Trinity.
Tulare Co.
Chapter 11 of Tulare County code requires marijuana be grown "within a secure, locked, and fully enclosed structure" whose exterior is "compatible with the exterior appearance of structures already constructed or under construction within the immediate area" and has an alarm system and exterior lighting. Collectives may grow up to 99 plants within proper zoning; otherwise up to 24 plants at 6 mature or 12 immature plants per patient for only 2 patients. Patients may smoke "only entirely within a private residence or on the premises of a private residence but out of public view." Violations are criminal misdemeanors.
State Guidelines Under SB 420
H&SC 11362.77(a). A qualified patient or primary caregiver may possess no more than eight ounces of dried marijuana per qualified patient. In addition, a qualified patient or primary caregiver may also maintain no more than six mature or 12 immature marijuana plants per qualified patient.
H &SC 11362.77 (b) If a qualified patient or primary caregiver has a doctor's recommendation that this quantity does not meet the qualified patient's medical needs, the qualified patient or primary caregiver may possess an amount of marijuana consistent with the patient's needs.
H&SC 11362.77 © Counties and cities may retain or enact medical marijuana guidelines allowing qualified patients or primary caregivers to exceed the state limits set forth in subdivision (a).
H&SC 11362.77 (d) Only the dried mature processed flowers of female cannabis plant or the plant conversion shall be considered when determining allowable quantities of marijuana under this section.
SB 420 Enforcement Guidelines
State law, SB 420 (Health & Safety Code 11362.7), which took effect on Jan. 1, 2004, protects Prop. 215 patients from arrest provided they cultivate no more than 6 mature or 12 immature plants and possess no more than 8 ounces of dried marijuana (H&SC
Counties and cities are authorized to establish higher (but not lower) limits if they wish (H&SC 11362.77©). Listed above are those localities that have adopted limits above the state limit.
Patients who need more marijuana can be exempted from these limits if they obtain a physician's statement specifying that they need more (H&SC
11362.77(b)). While police are often reluctant to recognize such exemptions, they are helpful in court.
Despite supposed protections of SB 420 and Prop 215, patients may still be arrested if law enforcement suspects they are outside the law, for example, by being involved in illegal sales or distribution, or growing plants with excessive yields.
In general, the state Attorney General has given local authorities discretion in how they enforce Prop. 215, as explained in a letter to local law enforcement officials.
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Selling Used Cars
I find myself at a unique place in life, a first for me. I have to sell a car. Two in fact. Well, one is a van, but you get the idea.
Thankfully, neither are lust worthy vehicles (in my mind at least). I have a 1996 Honda Civic with 285K miles and a 2001 Dodge Caravan with 260K miles. Both run well still, and the Honda in particular has had quite a bit of recent upkeep (new timing belt & water pump, new tires, some other stuff) because we thought we'd keep it another year. But the right car came along to replace it, so I now have to move something.
The question I raise to you today is what is the best way to sell a used vehicle (quickly for a high price!)? I purchased a used truck once from a dealer. That's the whole sum of my experience in this realm. Craigslist is the obvious starter, but my dillema is that I live in a small town in Southern Minnesota where the nearest town (Mankato) with its own Craigslist is 30 miles away. We don't have a consignment lot, and I'm not sure that either of these well used vehicles would do well there anyhow. I'd consider donating them, but I don't need any more tax write-off (and it isn't close).
What have you done, or if you haven't sold, what experience do you have on the purchasing side?
Further, what ways do you need to prep the vehicle(s)? I hand shampooed the carpets in the Honda as they had never been done. I hit a few spots on the seats as well. Everything was shined up and I've washed the car. I'd consider wax, but wax is wasted on this paint. It's a black car, so should I spray paint some of the rear wheel rust spots that every Honda develops?
Words of advice? Recommendations? I'd like to sell them sooner rather than later, so I'm motivated. Because the snow is coming.
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eggplant salad toasts
It wasn't until I was back in my kitchen this week (reunited with my very sharp knives) that I started puttering around with what I had on hand — namely some stragglers leftover from the previous week's farmers market fest, some crumbly feta and purple scallions — to make the toasts happen. I roasted the eggplant, doused it with red wine vinegar, tossed everything together and piled it on toasts and this, this is the kind of mid-summer snack I want with my glass of wine. Oh man, I almost typed whine. Being back from vacation has been rough.
If you're in the kind of place where cooking something that doesn't directly yield a dinner plan isn't for you, I think there are a lot of ways to bulk this up. With some extra whisked up red wine vinegar and olive oil, it could make a great farro salad. You could also nest this in big cup-like leaves of butter lettuce (again, with extra dressing). I'm sensing some serious sandwich potential, possibly with a sliced hard-boiled egg or a couple slices of proscuitto. Throw in some whole wheat orzo (and maybe some capers or slivers of olives), and you've got an earnest pasta salad too. Or you can just eat the salad straight: we love a simple summer dinner spread of a salad like this, some olives and cornichons, cured meats and a sliced baguette, or pretty much anything that requires as little advanced planning as possible.
One year ago: Peach Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Frosting and Melon Agua Fresca
Two years ago: Kefta and Zucchini Kebabs (these are among my top three favorite meatballs ever; you should make them!)
[New!] Four years ago: Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake
Eggplant Salad Toasts
Makes about 8 toasts; double the recipe if you'd like to eat the salad straight or use it in one of the ways suggested above
1 medium eggplant, about 3/4 pound, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil plus additional for oiling baking sheet
1/4 teaspoon salt
Black pepper
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/4 cup crumbled crumbled feta
1 scallion, thinly sliced
8 1/2-inch slices of baguette, brushed with olive oil (I used 1-inch slices in the photos, then decided they were too thick)
1 small clove garlic, peeled and halved
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly oil a baking sheet or roasting pan. Toss eggplant, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and a generous amount of black pepper together in a medium bowl until evenly coated. Spread on prepared baking sheet and roast for about 25 minutes, moving pieces around occasional so they evenly brown. For a cold salad, let the eggplant cool a bit before mixing it with red wine vinegar, feta and scallion. For a warm salad where the feta glues itself to the eggplant a bit, toss the vinegar, feta and scallion together when the eggplant just comes out of the oven. You'll want to eat the warm salad quickly.
Broil or toast baguette slices then rub them with a garlic clove before heaping on eggplant salad.


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A baby was found alone and abandoned on a NYC subway platform on Monday after video from surveillance cameras showed that a woman just left the child there before getting back on the subway alone. The woman pushed the baby in a stroller out of a subway car onto the 59th Street Columbus Circle Station platform in Manhattan and then jumped back on the number one train, leaving the baby behind, according to ABC News live on July 8.
A concerned passenger, who had been on the same train as the mother and the baby, saw the baby sitting on the platform in her stroller, at about 12:30 a.m., but she saw the mother still inside of the train which was leaving the station. When the mother didn't return after about 20 minutes, she called the police. Catherine Boursier stayed with the baby after making the 911 call until the police arrived and took custody of the child, according to MSN News.
The mother of the baby, Frankea Dabbs, 20, was arrested not too far from where she left her baby the day before. Police had released pictures of the mother from the video surveillance cameras in the subway. They also released pictures of the child in the stroller in hopes of someone recognizing her. They got a call when someone spotted the woman the next day after seeing the pictures released by NYCD.
She told police that she left the 10-month old infant there because it was a "safe public space," said NYPD spokesperson Stephen Davis. Dabbs is homeless and said she could no longer care for the baby. The father of the baby had died recently in Calif. The last known address for Dabbs was in Raleigh, N.C., but the identification that she was carrying with her indicated that she was from Calif.
It was revealed that the young mother had an active warrant in N.C. for possession of marijuana. She said she had arrived in NYC on June 2 and was living on the streets.
Police charged the 20-year-old today with abandoning a child and committing actions injurious to a child less than the age of 17. Many states have Safe Haven laws, but this would not have done this mother any good.
Many states allow a baby under 30 days old to be dropped off at a hospital, fire department or police department without any questions asked under this law. New Mexico offers this law to babies up to 90 days old, but that is about it, there is no Safe Haven Law that would cover a child of 10-months old, as seen on the nations Safe Haven Law data base website.
Still, if the mother was feeling that overwhelmed and not able to care for the child, she should have taken the baby's safety into consideration and left her at a hospital emergency room. The baby was taken to a Roosevelt Hospital where she checked out fine. The child did not show any signs of trauma.


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There is nowhere else in the world quite like Chungking Mansions, a dilapidated seventeen-story commercial and residential structure in the heart of Hong Kong's tourist district. A remarkably motley group of people call the building home; Pakistani phone stall operators, Chinese guesthouse workers, Nepalese heroin addicts, Indonesian sex workers, and traders and asylum seekers from all over Asia and Africa live and work thereeven backpacking tourists rent rooms. In short, it is possibly the most globalized spot on the planet. But asGhetto at the Center of the Worldshows us, a trip to Chungking Mansions reveals a far less glamorous side of globalization. A world away from the gleaming headquarters of multinational corporations, Chungking Mansions is emblematic of the way globalization actually works for most of the world's people. Gordon Mathews's intimate portrayal of the building's polyethnic residents lays bare their intricate connections to the international circulation of goods, money, and ideas. We come to understand the day-to-day realities of globalization through the stories of entrepreneurs from Africa carting cell phones in their luggage to sell back home and temporary workers from South Asia struggling to earn money to bring to their families. And we see that this so-called ghettowhich inspires fear in many of Hong Kong's other residents, despite its low crime rateis not a place of darkness and desperation but a beacon of hope. Gordon Mathews's compendium of riveting stories enthralls and instructs in equal measure, makingGhetto at the Center of the Worldnot just a fascinating tour of a singular place but also a peek into the future of life on our shrinking planet.
Author Biography
Gordon Mathews is professor of anthropology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is the author of Global Culture/Individual Identity: Searching for Home in the Cultural Supermarket and What Makes Life Worth Living? How Japanese and Americans Make Sense of Their Worlds, coauthor of Hong Kong, China: Learning to Belong to a Nation, and coeditor of several books.
Table of Contents
|p. ix
|Prelude: A Note on Hong Kong
|p. 1
|Place: Introducing Chungking Mansions
|p. 7
|ôGhetto at the Center of the Worldö
|p. 13
|Why Chungking Mansions Exists and Why It Matters
|p. 16
|The Building
|p. 21
|p. 33
|Owners' Association
|p. 38
|p. 41
|My Own Involvement
|p. 50
|People: Traders
|p. 57
|Owners and Managers
|p. 66
|Temporary Workers
|p. 74
|Asylum Seekers
|p. 78
|Domestic Helpers
|p. 83
|Sex Workers
|p. 85
|Heroin Addicts
|p. 87
|p. 90
|How These Different Groups Interact
|p. 94
|Goods: The Passage of Goods in Chungking Mansions
|p. 105
|Selling Goods
|p. 108
|Taking Advantage of Buyers
|p. 112
|Copy Goods
|p. 114
|Manufacturers and Middlemen
|p. 118
|Tricks and Travails of a Phone Stall
|p. 120
|Varieties of Traders
|p. 123
|The Generation Gap among Traders
|p. 128
|Techniques of Traders
|p. 131
|The Lure of China
|p. 135
|The Perils of Customs
|p. 137
|The Significance of Goods and Traders
|p. 147
|Laws: The Omnipresent Shadow of the Law
|p. 151
|Conflicts Within and Beyond the Law
|p. 153
|The Role of Police
|p. 157
|Visas and Residence Rights
|p. 165
|Asylum Seekers and the Law
|p. 169
|ôRealö and ôFakeö Asylum Seekers
|p. 173
|The Lives of Asylum Seekers
|p. 178
|The Changing Treatment of Asylum Seekers
|p. 190
|Future: Changing Imaginations of Chungking Mansions
|p. 195
|How Chungking Mansions Transforms People
|p. 198
|Cultural Identity
|p. 202
|Global Significance
|p. 207
|The Future of Chungking Mansions/The Future of the World
|p. 215
|p. 219
|p. 225
|p. 231
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Conductor, Johan M. Katz '66, '68 M.M. is hailed as energetic and charming with a soft and clear musicianship that captivates listeners. Concertgoers are amazed at the expression, phrasing and precision he extracts from his orchestras. He has conducted across Europe and North America. In Russia, however, he has worked extensively with the St. Petersburg Academic Symphony Orchestra under Alexander Titov (2006, 2008, 2009), St. Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra (under the Ex. Nikolai Kornev) in 2007, Capella Orchestra of St. Petersburg (2010), Symphony Orchestra Tomsk Philharmonic (2008, 2009), Arkhangelsk Chamber Orchestra Philharmonic (2007), Philharmonia Orchestra of Murmansk, Kislovodsk State Orchestra, Sochi Symphony Orchestra, orchestras in Krasnodar and Tuapse, Maikop, Velikey Novgorod and many others. He is principal Guest Conductor of the Pskov State Philharmonic in Pskov. Currently, he resides in the Oxted, UK and conducts his professional chamber orchestra The Sinfonietta. 2012-01-26
Dr. J LanYe '68 M.M. is the Director of the National American Spirituals Solo Voice Competition, which she also founded. 2009 marked the first year of the competition, which culminated in the first place winner, mezzo-soprano Melissa Davis. As a part of the competition, Melissa also won an engagement singing with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
In August of 2011, Dr. LanYe presented the world premiere of her opera Highway to Canaan about the Underground Railroad. She wrote the opera's music, story, and lyrics, and produced the opera without any financial support from organizations, grants or foundations. The opera was written for chamber orchestra and includes strings, brass, woodwinds, English horn, banjo, piano and percussion. Dr. LanYe's uplifting story emphasizes messages of, "faith, unity, determination, family and courage..." Dr. LanYe currently lives in Port Clinton, Ohio. 2011-08-09
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Halim El-Dabh '53 M.M., '07 H.D. and his works were featured live on WNYU in the winter of 2009. He is a composer-in-residence for the New York ensemble Memisis. He currently lives in Kent, Ohio. 2009-08-17
Bob Lague '68, '71 M.M. received the Most Valuable Teacher Award from the Boston Red Sox on ceremonies held before a Red Sox vs. Yankees game at Fenway Park on July 26, 2008. In May, 2009, he conduced the Lexington Pops Chorus in a concert of Civil War music to honor the birthday of Abraham Lincoln. Rep. Jay Kaufmann, a Lexington member of the State House, was narrator and members of the 13th Regiment presented the colors. Bob was President of the NEC Chorus under the direction of Lorna Cooke DeVaron and was President of the Alumni Association for several years. His father, Alfred Lague, was a member of the class of '49 and '51. Bob lives in Woburn, Mass. 2009-10-01
Robert Deutsch '68, '70 M.M. is currently performing recitals and chamber music in the New Jersey area. He performed a cello-piano recital along with pianist Helen Krotoff in Suffern, NY on November 23rd, 2008. On February 22nd, 2009, Bob joined Brian Harlow, organist and choirmaster of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Morristown, NJ to give premiere performances of Variations on Jesu, meine Freude by Karl Höller and Oration for Cello and Organ by NEC's own Daniel Pinkham. He has two children - Alan, age 5 and Anna age 11. 2009-08-05
Jazz pianist Marilyn Crispell '68 released Vignettes, her first solo set since joining the ECM roster. 1/21/09
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Last week the University of Alabama's Culverhouse College of Commerce hosted the 2014 SEC MBA Case Competition on Saturday afternoon. This competition is part of the SEC's SEC-U initiative designed to raise awareness of academic excellence of the league's schools.
On Friday morning, a team of four MBA students from every SEC university was presented a business case from an event sponsor. The teams were separated into four divisions, met around the clock to prepare their solutions, and made their presentations to a panel of business executives on Saturday morning in divisional rounds. The top proposals from each of the four divisions moved on to the final round that determined the winner of the competition.
While the students were busily engaged in the competition, I was asked to speak to the group of advisors representing all 14 SEC institutions regarding my business experience with the Collegiate Licensing Company and now as the Athletics Director at Alabama. In addition, Coach Saban met with the group's Alabama advisor for about 45 minutes and recorded an on-camera interview that was shown to the competitors and advisors during the opening event at Bryant-Denny Stadium. His talk centered on the commonalities between success in athletics, business and academics.
Coach Saban does many things of this type that go unnoticed and unpublicized, and his effort to take the time to devote is evidence of his commitment to helping young people. That effort definitely transcends the confines of his role as our football coach.
The SEC is doing great work in areas outside of athletics that don't get much attention. After our experience last week, I plan to highlight more of these in upcoming blogs.
Congratulations to our women's basketball coach, Kristy Curry, who has been named the 2014 recipient of the Kay Yow Heart of a Coach Award, presented by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The award recognizes a women's basketball coach who has coached according to Biblical principles, and to the heart, body and mind of the athlete. Kristy took over the women's basketball program prior to the 2013-14 season and has made significant progress in turning it around.
But the thing about Kristy that struck me throughout the interview process last year was her genuine nature and her love for her family, university, community and, especially, for the student-athletes in her charge. It is very gratifying to see Kristy recognized nationally for not only being an excellent coach but an outstanding person.
Seven of our 10 teams currently active are ranked in the top 20 nationally of their respective sports this week, including an incredible six teams ranked in the top 10 while all seven are ranked 11th or better. Here's a look at Alabama teams that are nationally-ranked this week:
Our impressive spring sports season continues. Here's an update:
* Coach Sarah Patterson reached an incredible career milestone last weekend, earning her 1,000th victory as a head coach as the Crimson Tide GYMNASTICS team won the NCAA Regional championship in Seattle. Sarah is only the second coach in collegiate gymnastics to earn 1,000 wins and she is the fastest to reach that total, getting there in the 12th meet of her 36th season. Utah head coach Greg Marsden, who passed the 1,000 win barrier earlier this season, did so in the fourth meet of his 39th season as head coach.
The regional crown is Alabama's 29th, the most of any school in the country, and came against stiff competition by Nebraska among a field of six schools. Senior Kim Jacob led the way with a 39.500 in the all-around while fellow senior Sarah DeMeo scored a 39.425 in her first all-around appearance since Feb. 14. Freshman Katie Bailey scored a 39.400 in the all-around, her second highest score of her season.
The victory enabled the Tide to advance to the NCAA Championships which will be held April 18-20 in Birmingham. The Tide will compete in the evening session of the NCAA Championships Semifinals on Friday, April 18, in the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Center (BJCC) starting at 7 p.m. central time. The Crimson Tide will face defending NCAA champion Florida as well as past champions Utah, UCLA, Penn State and Nebraska in the semifinal round. LSU, Georgia, Oklahoma, Stanford, Michigan and Illinois compete in the first semifinal session on Friday starting at 1 p.m. CT. Three teams from each semifinal round will advance to the finals on Saturday starting at 6 p.m.
* Coach Patrick Murphy's SOFTBALL team continues to climb up the rankings at No. 2 this week after another sweep of an SEC series, this time over Arkansas at Rhoads Stadium last Friday-Saturday. The Tide earned a No. 2 spot in this week's ESPN.com/USA Softball poll and a No. 3 spot in the USA Today/NFCA rankings, in addition to holding the No. 1 spot nationally in the RPI (Ratings Percentage Index). The Tide is 36-5 overall this season and 14-1 in SEC action. The team is undefeated in nine SEC home games.
The Tide picked up a win last week over No. 11 South Alabama (3-0) before taking three games from the Razorbacks by scores of 8-0, 12-1 and 4-3. Alabama remains atop the SEC standings and has swept four of its five SEC opponents so far this season. The 14-1 conference record is its best SEC record through 15 games since the 2006 season.
Leona Lafaele (first base) went 6-for-8 at the plate against Arkansas with nine RBI, driving in more than twice as many runs as the entire Arkansas offense. Leona had a career-high four RBI in Friday's game, hitting her first career triple. Pitcher Jaclyn Traina went 2-0 against the Hogs, allowing three earned runs over 12.2 innings pitched with eight strikeouts. She earned her first win of the weekend on Friday, throwing 5.0 shutout innings in the team's run-rule victory. In game two on Saturday, she threw 6.1 innings, exiting with the lead, but re-entered the game with the potential go-ahead run at first base to force the final out of the game and secure the series sweep. She is now 15-2 this season and has won 12 straight starts. Outfielder Andrea Hawkins went 6-for-12 at the plate last week with a double and three RBI.
* The Crimson Tide BASEBALL team is in the midst of a strong season as the Tide has moved into the top 10 of the Collegiate Baseball rankings at No. 9, marking the first time since 2009 that Alabama has been so highly ranked. We picked up a big SEC series win last weekend at Texas A&M by winning two of three games over the Aggies. The Tide is 22-1 this season when scoring more than three runs in a game and is off to a 22-10 start while going 8-4 in SEC play.
Third baseman Chance Vincent had an outstanding week, hitting .462 with six hits in 13 at-bats while batting in four runs. Chance was 5-for-9 (.556) in the Texas A&M series, scoring four runs and knocking in four more against the Aggies. Relief pitcher Thomas Burrows was excellent on the mound last week picking up two saves in three appearances while retiring all nine batters he faced in three innings of work, including two flawless appearances in the A&M series as he closed out both wins over the Aggies. Freshman left fielder Hunter Webb drove in the winning run with a double in the ninth inning of the series finale at A&M. Hunter hit .417 in four games last week and had key RBI in the A&M series.
* Coach Jenny Mainz's WOMEN'S TENNIS team is ranked ninth nationally now, and the Tide picked up two more victories over the weekend. The team knocked off 10th-ranked Texas A&M, 4-1 on Friday, then closed out the weekend on Sunday with a 4-0 win over Missouri on Senior Day. The team honored their lone senior, Mary Anne Daines, on Sunday and finished the home portion of their regular season schedule with an unbeaten record.
The Tide is 18-3 overall this season and 10-1 in SEC action. They will close out the regular season on the road this weekend, playing at Georgia on Friday and at Tennessee on Sunday. Friday's match against the Bulldogs will start at 4 p.m. CT, while Sunday's match versus the Lady Volunteers is slated to begin at Noon CT.
* Our top-ranked MEN'S GOLF team returned to the win column on Sunday with a nine-shot victory at the Mason Rudolph Championship at the Vanderbilt Legends Club near Nashville. The Tide shot 12-under-par 272 in the final round to overcome Vanderbilt's two-shot lead entering the day, winning by nine strokes for our sixth win of the season. Freshman Robby Shelton and senior Bobby Wyatt keyed the Tide on Sunday with a pair of 4-under-par 67s. Sophomore Tom Lovelady shot 68 in the final round to earn an eighth-place finish at even-par 213. He also scorched the backside with five birdies in his final eight holes! Trey Mullinax carded a 1-under 70 on Sunday to finish at 2-over 215 in a tie for 12th. Cory Whitsett's 72 was dropped from the team score Sunday, and he finished tied for 17th at 3-over 216.
Coach Jay Seawell's squad now takes some time off until the start of the SEC Championships on April 25-27 on the Seaside Course at Sea Island Golf Club in St. Simon's Island, Ga. Alabama has won the last two SEC titles and will be looking for the fifth SEC men's golf crown in school history.
* Coach Mic Potter's WOMEN'S GOLF team dropped a 3-2 decision to Auburn on Sunday in the final round of match play at the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic at the University of Georgia Golf Course to finish sixth. Before the Tide could get their final match underway Sunday morning, they had to finish their second match from Saturday that was called due to darkness.
Janie Jackson was 1 down with one hole to play when her match resumed and she won the hole to halve the match. The match finished tied at 2.5 each and the Tide earned the win based on margin of victory to move on and face Auburn in the fifth-place match. Against the Tigers, Hannah Collier led the team with a victory in which she prevailed on the fourth, sixth, seventh, ninth and 14th holes. Janie never lost a hole Sunday and finished match play with a perfect 3-0 record.
Coach Potter's team is in its usual place among the nation's best, and this team is starting to round into form. It will be exciting and interesting to see how they fare with the SEC Tournament coming up on the weekend of April 18-20.
* Our TRACK & FIELD team won 18 events and set seven meet records while winning the men's team title on Saturday at the Crimson Tide Invitational in Tuscaloosa. The men's team netted 11 event victories and finished first in the team standings with 165 points while Penn State scored 115 points to finish second, and Louisville placed third with 86 points. The women's team earned a runner-up finish with seven event victories and 125 points while Penn State topped the women's team standings with 164.5 points and Florida State took third with 74 points.
Coach Dan Waters' team continues to develop as the outdoor season progresses. Star sprinter Diondre Batson made his outdoor debut last Saturday with a 200-meter victory in which he ran 20.49 seconds and made it look easy. As has become commonplace recently, our athletes set numerous personal bests and posted victories in all facets - the sprints, the throws and the jumps.
Alabama continues its outdoor season this Friday with the Border Clash in Tuscaloosa, a cooperative team scoring meet in which three Alabama schools compete as one against schools from the state of Mississippi. Head out to the Sam Bailey Track Complex on Friday evening to take in this unusual event as Alabama teams up with Auburn and Samford to take on Ole Miss, Mississippi State and Southern Miss.
* Our MEN'S TENNIS team currently is ranked just a few spots outside the national top 25. Coach George Husack continues to rebuild our program and has made significant strides. Last Friday night, the Tide lost a tough match at No. 10 Texas A&M, a loss that dropped our record to 11-12 overall and 4-6 in SEC play. Our team needs your support in its final three home matches of the regular season, all of which will take place this weekend as we host Georgia this Friday and Tennessee and Nicholls State on Sunday.
* Our ROWING team hosted a regatta last Saturday morning on the Black Warrior River against SMU and Eastern Michigan, earning wins in three of the four races. Coach Larry Davis's team continues to improve and is in the midst of its most successful season yet. The Tide continues its season next weekend in Camden, N.J., at the Knecht Cup Regatta.
Our busy spring schedule continues this weekend. We have a big baseball series with the Auburn Tigers at The Joe, so come out and support Coach Gaspard and the Tide. This weekend we host events on campus in baseball, men's tennis and track & field. All of these teams are in crucial parts of their seasons, so they definitely need your presence and support. Here's a summary of this weekend's action (times listed are for the location of the event):
If you are in Tuscaloosa, Athens, Starkville, Knoxville or West Windsor, N.J., please get out and support the Tide. Let's do all we can do to Keep the Tide Rising!


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My feet hurt really bad
I am only 27 weeks pregnant and my feet are aching so bad I can hardly walk on them.. is there anything I can do?
Posted: 08/20/2007 by Mammie2bee
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I realize this post is old, but for anyone else who may read it- I also had the problem where I felt like my feet were bruised. They weren't so much swollen, just painful. I bought Keen shoes (really expensive but OH SO worth it), a half a size bigger, and I could've cried with relief. So...Keens!posted 10/31/2012 by rapunzel624
My feet aren't swollen but they hurt so bad they feel bruised! I can barely walk on them....It's awful, I'm 26 weeks and haven't even gained any weight!posted 04/15/2010 by AC&PH29
My last two months of pregnancy were in the two hottest months of the year here. I thought my feet were going to explode they were so swollen and sore. To remedy, I kept my feet up at work all day, took cool baths in the evenings with my feet up, had my husband massage my feet, and drank a lot of water. My ob says contrary to popular belief, a good way to keep feet from swelling is to drink plenty of fluids. Other than that, there is nothing you can do to get rid of it, just to deal with the pain. Just think of the end result!posted 10/22/2007 by lisajim0001
There are two reasons my feet were painful: swelling (edema) and arch collapse (over-pronation, causing "that bruised feeling"). For me, the arch collapse is MUCH more painful. They *feel* bruised because they *are* bruised - the part of your foot from the ball to the heel (plantar fascia) relaxes from hormones, stretching out too far, and gets inflamed. I have very high arches, so I got some special shoe inserts. They support my arch so they don't get smushed down from all this new weight. Instant relief! Prices vary; I was told to look for ones that offer "rearfoot support" and were specifically for "over-pronation." btw - If you don't get support for your arches it might lead to the same problems as "flat feet," but I was also told most women are fine... once they lose the hormones and extra weight during labor! :) If you're concerned, ask your doctor/nurse/midwife or a foot specialist (podiatrist). I miss wearing my flip flops, but I don't miss that pain!posted 06/19/2013 by forty2stars
well the best thing i would like to share is that which you will find really really practical and above all it works. just at the end of the day, whether you work or stay at home, take a tub of warm water, put salt in it, a little bit of olive oil, and put your feet in it for about 20 mins, then massage with any nice foot lotion. you will really feel relaxed and light, you can also use a high pillow under your feet during sleep. it helps reducing swelling, well it worked for me because my 9 month was awful and i felt at times that my feet will explode with water retention. goodluck with your pregnancyposted 07/01/2010 by Nudrat Khalid
I feel for you. I have had really bad, swollen feet for most of my pregnancy,(I'm 39 1/2 weeks) sometimes I feel like they're going to explode. The only thing I suggest is having someone rub them at least every other day, it helps a little. Aldo don't wear sandals and put them up as much as possible. Good Luckposted 09/04/2007 by maldom01
i found wearing really tight tube socks such as the compression socks they have for diabetic patients to help promote healthy circulation worked pretty good, and i work full time an average of 10 hours a day on my feet.posted 12/14/2010 by saralauren11
This is my second pregnancy (due in August) and everything hurts worse this time. My feet got really swollen during my first pregnancy just as they are now. But this time, they also feel like they're bruised. It hurts to bend my toes, walk and even put them up. It even hurts to have them rubbed. I just drink some cold water and put them up when they hurt, not much else I can think of to do.posted 05/30/2013 by Danielle182
Im 30 weeks and my feet just keep getting worse. I have to do chores on the weekend and they hurt so much after only a short time on them. So far the one thing that really helps is to soak them in cold water for at least half an hour.posted 08/25/2013 by emily4247
this is my first child and iam only 22weeks pregnant and my feet starts tew hurt som1 please what can i do?posted 12/19/2012 by a BabyCenter Member
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Lots of coverage over the past two days on the announcement that former UMass standout James Ihedigbo has signed a two-year contract with Detroit. The Super Bowl champion has helped bring success to the New York Jets, the New England Patriots and the Baltimore Ravens during the course of his career.
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LBSU Men's Track & Field Wins Sixth-Straight Big West Challenge Cup
49er men take first, women place second
49ers Finish Competition at UC Irvine Spring Break Invitational
Adam Bianchessi wins the javelin, Michael Vaughan claims the triple jump title
Senior Rosa Del Toro Establishes 3000m Indoor School Record at UW Invitational
Eight distance runners kicked off the indoor season in Seattle on Saturday
Long Beach State Begins 2013 Indoor Track & Field Season at UW Invitational
49ers will send eight distance runners to Seattle this weekend
Gold tops Black, 308-282, in 22nd annual intersquad meet
49ers establish 24 marks that rank among the meet's all-time top-10
2012: Placed eighth in the 5000m and 13th in the 10000m at the Big West Championships ... Ran season bests of 17:29.91 and 37:40.25, respectively.
2011: Point scorer in the 10000-meter run at the Big West Championships ... Finished seventh overall with the seventh-best mark in school history (36:28.37) ... Also a conference qualifier in the 5000m ... Ranks 10th on the 49er all-time charts with a time of 17:11.15, which she established at the Mt. SAC Relays ... Etched her name in the indoor record books ... Sits at No. 3 in the 5000m (17:22.36) and No. 5 in the 3000m (9:55.95).
Glendale CC: Led Glendale Community College to the 2009 cross country state championship ... Also won the individual title ... Garnered All-America honors in track in 2010.
High School: Ran two years of track and one in cross country at Saugus High School.
Personal: Member of the 49er cross country team ... Majoring in human development.
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LeBron James has become the punchline to countless jokes and criticisms since the Miami Heat lost in the NBA Finals. But you know things are really bad when even 89-year-old Betty White is jabbing you.
The eternally funny Betty White weighed in on the LeBron James NBA Finals meltdown during an appearance on the David Letterman show. White gave her Top Ten list for "Betty White Tips for Living A Long and Happy Life" and the No. 2 tip was an especially pointed jab at LeBron James (check around the 2:30 mark).
No. 10 – Get at least 8 hours of beauty sleep, 9 if you're ugly.
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The worldwide mobile phone market grew 19.8% year over year in the first quarter of 2011 (1Q11) fueled by high smartphone growth, especially in emerging markets, and gains made by market challengers. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) "Worldwide Mobile Phone Tracker" vendors shipped 371.8 million units in 1Q11 compared to 310.5 million units in the first quarter of 2010.
Apple maintained its number four spot on IDC's Top 5 list thanks to a record quarter for unit shipments. The company posted the highest growth rate of the worldwide leaders. Apple's results were buoyed by strong sales on Verizon Wireless and additional carrier deals; the company is now on 186 carriers operating in 90 countries. The iPhone once again sold particularly well in developed economic regions of the world, such as North America and Western Europe.
According to IDC Apple has 5% market share of the global mobile phone market compared to 2.8% in the year-ago quarter. Ahead of Apple on the list are Nokia (29.2% market share), Samsung (18.8%) and LG Electronics (6.6%).
Smartphone growth worldwide, particularly in Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Africa (MEA), and Latin America, helped lift the overall market to a new first-quarter high, according to IDC (http://www.idc.om). Increasingly, mobile phone makers and carriers are making smartphones affordable to a wider variety of people, which has helped drive the market to new heights, notes the research group.
"Several notable vendors, including feature phone makers, outpaced the overall market, which contributed to share losses of some top suppliers," says Kevin Restivo, senior research analyst with IDC's Worldwide Mobile Phone Tracker. "The growth of companies outside the top five vendors -- vendors in the 'Others' category, such as Micromax, TCL-Alcatel, Huawei, and Research In Motion -- shows that the overall market is still very much ripe for share gains."
"At the same time, feature phones have represented the majority of mobile phone shipments, but still are under tremendous pressure from smartphones," adds Ramon Llamas, senior research analyst with IDC's Mobile Phone Technology and Trends team. "Even popular quick-messaging devices (phones with a QWERTY keyboard), once a bright spot within the feature phone market, appear to be losing steam as smartphones gain popularity. Still, IDC does not expect feature phones to disappear quickly as there is still strong demand across the globe."
Nonetheless, IDC expects almost all of the worldwide mobile phone market's growth to be driven by smartphones throughout the forecast, which goes to 2015.
"Increasingly smartphones will drive market growth. This means feature phone makers will either need to become smartphone dependent or consolidate that part of the market," notesRestivo.
In the United States last quarter, Apple's iPhone and the LTE-enabled HTC Thunderbolt were two smartphones introduced at Verizon Wireless that helped keep the category front and center of the overall mobile phone market. Feature phones, including once popular quick messaging devices, continued to lose ground. Similarly, in Canada, the market grew thanks to smartphones. BlackBerry, iPhone, and Android devices were best sellers.
The Asia/Pacific market grew thanks in part to strong mobile phone shipments to Greater China despite the seasonally slow quarter. Smartphone shipment growth was exceptional despite some key product launch delays. In Japan, the market underperformed IDC's forecast due to the impact of the earthquake and tsunami. Japan's largest mobile operators ordered fewer phones than expected in March.
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"The Vampire Diaries" season 5 finale is airing Thursday night and it has been promised to be epic and explosive. On May 13, TV Guide posted new spoilers for the finale episode, titled "Home." One thing fans can expect to see in addition to a major character death is Bonnie's life being threatened.
On the last episode, viewers were shocked when Stefan was killed by the Traveler inside Tyler. With the Other Side falling apart, Stefan and everyone else who has died could be wiped away for good. With the death of his brother, Damon is angry and he is taking it out on Bonnie.
A sneak peek shows Damon smashing things with a fire poker, taking a break to yell at Bonnie. She told him that she had a plan and she tries to explain to him that she did until her source was sucked away. She also reminds him that it is more than just reciting a spell. She brings up the reason why Markos was able to return. But no matter what Bonnie tells him, Damon is in a rage and ends up talking about how she needs to be motivated and points the fire poker at her chest.
Other websites have posted "The Vampire Diaries" season 5 finale spoilers. Latin Post wrote that the Travelers will continue to try to rid Mystic Falls of magic. If they are successful, the Other Side will completely collapse. Damon ends up coming up with a plan to deal with the Travelers once and for all. He plans to blow up Mystic Falls and gets Elena to help him.
Carter Matt posted the synopsis for "The Vampire Diaries" season 5, episode 22. There is going to be a lot of things that are going to happen. The synopsis reads,
"Heartbroken by an unexpected tragedy, Damon is focused on holding himself together, while pushing Bonnie harder than ever to find a way to stop the disintegration of the Other Side. Elena takes matters into her own hands and demands that Liv and Luke help her, but Liv refuses to cooperate until Caroline provides her with some personal motivation. Sheriff Forbes (Marguerite MacIntyre) is horrified when Markos uses violence against Tyler/Julian to prove that Mystic Falls is now under the control of the Travelers. With new information from Sheriff Forbes, Damon comes up with a dangerous plan that relies on split-second timing from Jeremy and Matt. Liv's off-hand remark regarding Stefan gets a surprisingly emotional response from Caroline. As conditions on the Other Side worsen, Bonnie takes the opportunity to settle an old score. Finally, Damon's plan causes a massive explosion in Mystic Falls, and everyone is caught up in the confusion, leaving a trail of heroism, sacrifice, relief and despair."
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At the place deeply associated with Paul Rush who led the development of Kiyosato
Seisen-ryo is located 1380 meters above sea level in the grand nature of Mt. Yatsugatake. When it was built in 1938, the facility is used for Christian training led by Dr. Paul Rush who was called the father of Kiyosato development. Now there are also accommodation facilities, a natural hot spring spar opened in 2009, a shop selling soft-serve ice cream and Jersey milk and Paul Rush Museum introducing his achievements. The place that is often used for movie shooting has an idyllic atmosphere with small brown Jersey cattle grazing.
The red peaked roof of the main building that has shared the history with the development of Kiyosato is a landmark of the place. The X mark at the entrance of the main building is a cross of Saint Andrew, a Christian patron saint. The cross and the red peaked roof are symbols of Seisen-ryo. In front of the main building stands a bronze statue of Dr. Paul Rush facing Mt.Fuji he loved. There is an endless line of people taking a commemorative photo during all seasons. Soft-served ice cream of Seisen-ryo that was founded by Paul Rush is the featured product of Seisen-ryo. The Emperor and Empress visited the place in August 2005.
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Mexican Burger
Traditional barbecue fare — with its sizzling lipids and charred carcinogens — can raise your risk of heart disease, cancer, and other diseases that target over-40 women. But where there's a grill, there's a way. MORE scoured the latest studies and spoke to experts about which foods and cooking techniques boost health and lower risks. The result: four nutritious, worry-free summer dishes.
Mexican Burger
Why it's good for you:
- Grass-Fed Beef: A pound of it is pricey but here's what you get for your money: higher levels of heart-healthy omega-3 acids and lower levels of total fat than in non-grass-fed beef, according to a report from the Union of Concerned Scientists. Bonus: We added soy protein, which absorbs the meaty flavor and cuts the fat.
- Whole-Grain Buns: You probably know that fiber helps prevent disease, but a new study from the University of Minnesota finds that the phytochemicals in whole grains may also fight the chronic inflammation that leads to or worsens arthritis and diabetes.
- Salsa: Postmenopausal women with a high intake of green bell pepper and premenopausal women with a high intake of tomatoes showed lower rates of breast cancer, according to a study published in the International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research.
Serves 4 (1 burger and 1/4 cup salsa per serving)
- 1/4 cup dry textured vegetable protein (labeled TVP; available in health food stores)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 pound grass-fed ground beef, at least 95% lean
- 4 whole wheat hamburger buns
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 pound ripe red tomato, diced (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- Cayenne pepper, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons diced red onion
1. Place the TVP and water in a small bowl; let it sit for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium-size bowl, mix the salt, pepper, and cumin into the ground beef with a spoon. Combine the beef mixture and TVP and form into four patties.
2. Spray the grill with fat-free nonstick cooking spray and heat to medium heat. Grill the burgers about 10 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
3. Meanwhile, make the salsa: In a bowl, mix tomato, green pepper, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, vinegar, cayenne, salt and onion. Garnish each burger with about 6 spinach leaves and 1/4 cup salsa; serve on the buns.
Nutritional Analysis
Per serving:
355 calories
35.5g protein
35g carbohydrates
8.4g total fat
3.1g saturated fat
5.3g fiber
501mg sodium
Grilled Vegetable Medley
Why it's good for you:
- Mushrooms: A new study published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture finds that the cheapest and most ubiquitous mushroom in your supermarket — the humble white button variety — is actually one of the highest in antioxidants, which can reduce the risk of cancer by minimizing the damage caused by free radicals, unsteady molecules that latch onto healthy cells.
- Edamame: A study published in Fertility and Sterility found that postmenopausal women who had 20 grams of soy protein a day (one serving of our dish delivers almost 3 grams) were able to stave off any gain in abdominal fat (hello, menopot), the most dangerous type when it comes to heart disease. "The phytoestrogens in soy mimic the estrogen in your body, and the more estrogen you have, the less fat you store around your middle," says Christine Gerbstadt, MD, RD, a nutritionist in Sarasota, Florida.
- Corn often gets a bad rap, mostly because its distant cousin, high fructose corn syrup, is a nutritional zero. But corn straight off the cob offers filling fiber — 4 grams per cob — and ferulic acid, an anti-cancer phytochemical found in abundance in cooked corn. (Heating it unbinds the antioxidant from the corn's fiber, allowing your body to absorb it.)
Serves 4 (1 1/2 cups per serving)
6 ears fresh corn, husks removed
6 ounces fresh white button mushrooms, sliced in half (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 cup frozen, shelled edamame, thawed
1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup diced fresh zucchini
3 tablespoons fresh basil, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 small garlic clove, peeled and crushed
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1. Spray the grill surface with fat-free nonstick cooking spray. Heat the grill to low heat, and grill corn for about 20 minutes, until lightly browned, turning as needed. Let cool, and slice corn off cobs.
2. Place mushrooms in a wok or pan designed for use on grills, and cook about 5 to 7 minutes until just browned. In a salad bowl, toss mushrooms and corn gently with the remaining ingredients, and serve.
Nutritional Analysis
Per serving:
232 calories
10.3g protein
34g carbohydrates
8.6g total fat
1g saturated fat
6.9g fiber
332mg sodium
Chicken Satay with Red Grapes and Mango Chutney
Why it's good for you:
- Grapes: A new study finds that a daily intake of about four grapes lowers risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. When you have a choice, go for red over green: Red grape skins contain more heart-healthy resveratrol, Gerbstadt says.
- Mango: The antioxidants in this fruit can help keep skin cancer-free. (They serve as a natural SPF, increasing your skin's ability to protect against the sun's UV rays.)
- Chicken: Protein helps maintain muscle; what's less known is that it's also essential to bone health. According to recent research, women with higher protein intakes may have better bone density. Why? "Protein may increase the absorption of calcium," says Jane Kerstetter, PhD, of the University of Connecticut, Storrs.
Serves 4 (2 skewers per serving, with about 3/4 cup chutney)
8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water at least two hours
1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons clover honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely minced onion
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
1 1/2 cups halved red grapes
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped peppermint leaves
1 thinly sliced lime and grapes, for garnish
1. Slice the chicken into thin, long strips, less than 1/2 inch thick.
2. Prepare the marinade: Combine the oil, orange juice, lime juice, honey, salt, onion, mustard, and garlic in a medium bowl. Reserve 1/2 cup of marinade to brush on the chicken. Add chicken, cover, and refrigerate for at least two hours.
3. Make the chutney: Place the mango in a medium bowl. Grill grapes in a grill wok or pan until lightly browned and skins are soft, about 10 minutes; add the grapes to the mango and stir. In a small bowl, dissolve the brown sugar in the vinegar, and add to the fruit mixture. Stir in the peppermint, and set aside.
4. Thread the chicken strips onto the soaked skewers and add slices of lime. Spray grill with fat-free nonstick cooking spray, and cook chicken over medium heat about 15 minutes, turning often and brushing with reserved marinade every few minutes until marinade is used up. Serve right away, with 3/4 cup chutney. Garnish with whole grapes if desired.
Nutritional Analysis
Per serving:
363 calories
40.4g protein
37.9g carbohydrates
5.8g total fat
1.1g saturated fat
1.8g fiber
436mg sodium
Grilled Pineapple and Banana with Spiced Yogurt Dip
Why it's good for you:
- Pineapple and banana: A recent study linked a high lifetime intake of smoked or grilled meat with an increased risk of breast cancer — and found that women who had the highest intake of fruits and veggies and the lowest intake of meat had the lowest breast cancer risk. "We don't know for sure, but it may be that the phytochemicals in fruits and vegetables have a protective effect against the carcinogens in overcooked meat," says Susan Steck, PhD, lead researcher of the study and a research assistant professor at the University of South Carolina, Columbia.
- Yogurt: Aside from the huge hit of calcium you get from yogurt (8 ounces of low-fat yogurt contain one-third of the recommended daily intake), certain blends also contain live probiotics, good bacteria that can help reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, such as bloating, gas, and cramping, Gerbstadt says. Look for yogurts with labels that say "contains live cultures"; the heating process can wipe out the good bacteria in some products.
- Bananas: All that calcium you're getting from the yogurt gets a power boost when you pair it with potassium, which bananas have in bunches. That's because potassium may actually help prevent the loss of calcium, which helps reduce your risk for osteoporosis. Bananas are also a good source of B6, which helps fight infection and creates serotonin (a mood-regulating neurotransmitter).
Serves 4 (1 banana, 2 pineapple slices, and 1/4 cup dip per serving)
1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
3/4 pound fresh pineapple (about 1/2 small)
4 small bananas (about 1 pound total)
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon honey to drizzle on fruit (optional)
1. Make the dip: In a bowl, combine yogurt, ginger, honey and lemon zest. Set aside.
2. Preheat the grill to medium heat. Halve pineapple lengthwise, and remove tough core, leaving outer skin intact. Slice crosswise into 8 equal pieces, and set aside. Slice bananas lengthwise, leaving the skin on. Combine orange juice and oil, and brush generously on both sides of the bananas and the pineapple slices. Sprinkle both sides of the pineapple slices and the non-skin side of banana with cinnamon. Grill the fruit about 5 minutes on each side (including the skin side of banana). Transfer to a plate (with or without the skins) and drizzle with honey. Serve with yogurt dip.
Nutritional Analysis
Per serving:
215 calories
4.4g protein
49.2g carbs
2g total fat
7g saturated fat
4.4g fiber
38.8mg sodium
Is There Any Safe Way to Grill?
Most of us use a meat thermometer to avoid undercooking, but it will also help prevent overcooking, which may cause cancer. A study published last year in Epidemiology found that postmenopausal women with a high intake of smoked or grilled meat had a 47 percent increased risk of developing breast cancer. The researchers attribute some of the higher risk to the fact that carcinogens known as PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) and HCAs (heterocyclic amines) are formed when meat is well done and cooked at high temperature. Here's how to lower your risk.
Marinate the meat. Marinades that contain honey, lemon, garlic, or onion can help reduce the formulation of HCAs. Researchers theorize that the sulfur compounds and antioxidants in these ingredients slow the formation of HCAs. Marinating meat also adds moisture, which may help reduce burning and HCA formation.
Cook, but don't overcook. Regardless of whether meat looks or tastes well done or rare, carcinogens begin to form at an internal temperature above 212 degrees, so the best way to determine doneness is to use a meat thermometer. Cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160 degrees and chicken or turkey breasts to 170 degrees.
Mind the grill temperature. Charcoal grills don't come with low, medium, and high settings, but you can gauge the heat with this test. If you hold your hand about 5 inches above the grill, the heat is high if you have to pull away after two to four seconds; medium if you have to pull away after five to seven seconds; and low if you don't have to pull away before eight to 10 seconds.
Originally published in MORE magazine, July/August 2008.


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The signs to look for are:
Abnormal masses
Sores that will not heal
Swelling of a body part
Behavior changes
Lethargic behavior
Weakness or soreness in a limb
Exercise intolerance
Chronic sneezing
Difficulty breathing
Difficulty swallowing
Weight loss
Change in bowel habits
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