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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Four Parts (1979)
by Douglas Adams
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A bad day to be on planet earth
I liked parts of this book a lot. Not to mention I get a lot more of the pop culture references to this book now. But for some reason this book left me feeling like I was missing something. I don't really feel like there was a conclusion to anything because there was nothing really going on. Smart writing and very detailed world development though, I think I'll need to read it again in the future to really get it.
This edition contains the first 4 books of the trilogy, and starts with the destruction of the Earth. What follows is space travel, meeting aliens, finding out about the great questions of life, the universe and everything, messages from God and so on. It's very funny and full of great characters. The books don't always flow smoothly or maintain consistency, but they are a great read.
The first book whose title is the most famous was originally published in 1970, the following three books in the early 1980's. You would think they would be dated but they do travel into the noughties and it's second decade pretty well. A bit like Monty Python, The Young Ones and other comedies of that ilk. I had this tome on my shelf for some time having nabbed it off my son. It is a thick book and I think that did put me off, anyway I finally got around to reading it. I am not sure I could really tell you what it's about as it is all quite nonsensical. The synopsis above should help with that (taken from the back cover). Very cleverly written, Adams is clearly extremely bright with his wit and wonderful imagination. It's strange to think that in the seventies computers were in quite early stages but rather like Orwell's novel 1984, some of the technology mentioned is current in today's society. At that time a hyperspace bypass may not have seemed an idea so very far away when science and technology were progressing rapidly. Space travel happens but we have still yet to see a bypass in the sky! Anyway, without going into the why's and wherefore's too deeply, it is an amusing read and something quite different. I have seen the TV series when it was repeated (I think) in the 80's and the film (2005) with Martin Freeman playing Arthur Dent but I don't remember the original radio plays. If you like 70's/80's comedy think Cambridge set and science fiction then this might be right up your street. A good fun read.
Tenacious Vogons, Time Travel and the Search for a Good Cup of Tea (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Series)
I'm going to warn you all now- this is going to be an immensely long review. There are 6 (or 5-we'll get to that later) books after all.
So a little background to start with. The Hitchhiker's series started out as a BBC radio show written by Douglas Adams. The broadcast was so popular that Pan Books commissioned Adams to create a book equivalent (published on the 12th of October, 1979), which immediately became a #1 best seller.
Through the years the media forms increased, through more books, tv series and a couple of films.
And for those wondering, the Hitchhiker's book was named after the 'Hitchhiker's Guide to Europe' that Adams was carrying when backpacking. The idea for the actual series formed when Adams was drunk in a field in Innsbruck, Austria. He then passed out and forgot about it for 6 years.
There are 6 (again we will go into that later) books in the series:
1. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
2. The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
3. Life, the Universe and Everything
4. So Long and Thanks For All the Fish
5. Mostly Harmless
6. And Another Thing...
Instead of doing individual reviews for each book, I'm going to do a more general review of the series. So let's get into it then.
Our main character is Arthur Dent, who is pretty much your "Average Joe" and is cynical, but has a good heart. He is our vessel of discovery. It is through him that we first view Space and all the crazy things that happen in it. When things are explained to him, we learn through his revelations. He is also amazingly unlucky and never seems to be able to catch a break.
Having Arthur as someone we can relate to is a key element in the series. Mostly nothing makes sense or even exists in the world as we know it. The writing style is clever enough though, to describe and phrase things in such a way that your mind never stops to think, "Hang on, this is all gobble-de-goop", which of course it is. It evens makes sense that nothing makes sense. But, having Arthur there helps us assimilate into the world. If he's confused, we must be too. Human is as human does.
I personally think that Adams was spot on with Arthur's character. He is so deliciously sarcastic and, throughout a majority of the series, just wants a nice cup of tea. And I really think he takes all the events pretty well considering all he goes through and has to endure.
Also in the group of main characters are Ford Prefect (named after a car), Trillian (Tricia McMillan), Zaphod Beeblebrox (ex-president of the galaxy) and Marvin (the manically depressed robot) and a couple more that don't appear until later and would be considered spoilers. All the characters are very well written and you really do care what happens to them. They all have their own character traits and are far from generic. And (though only 2 of the main characters are) they are all so intrinsically human. Or more rather, realistic. They have good qualities, but they also have vices and can even be annoying at times. Sometimes, they can even be childlike, whether through lack of self-control or just through various antics.
It can sometimes be hard to understand the characters' relationships with one another and their intentions though. As an example, sometimes Ford seems to care about Arthur and his safety and at other times it's like he couldn't care less.
Most of the characters in this series (and definitely all our main characters) are so wonderfully sarcastic. The banter that goes on between them is very cleverly written. In fact, the entire book is written very cleverly.
On a quick side note, some of the aspects in this series are a little dated (for example, everyone thinking digital watches are the latest big thing), but that's to be expected and they don't occur frequently.
The writing style is charming in its ridiculousness, and also incredibly well done. There are numerous seemingly random side-stories that may occasionally tie into the main story later and it's almost impossible to know which ones will.
Just a little point, I'm not the biggest sci-fi fan. I like some aspects of the genre (like Futurama and Doctor Who), but I haven't seen more than two Star Wars movies- just so you can see where I am on the sci-fi love scale. But this series is so perfectly written the I can't help but love it.
Now, the way the books are written is very English (I mean in what the characters do and their views of the world, etc.), but will still work universally. Adams gives a very interesting and insightful look at humanity through this series. With his cynical, yet somehow positive, writing that is so enjoyably odd. We get phrases such as :
"It's unpleasantly like being drunk."
"What's so unpleasant about being drunk?"
"You ask a glass of water."
and you can see how clever the wording is. Adams has a brilliant way of combining seemingly insignificant events that last for less than a page and then come back as a key part of the story. And all without letting you know there was even something to guess. So much randomness goes on that you never know if any of it is significant. It is so intricately done. For example, something as mundane as looking for a cup of tea can cause a monumental occurrence, whilst being a perfectly sensible and believable outcome.
I do find that the series does show signs of being converted from a radio series though. There is the feeling that is was written more as one book, split into 5 separate parts. This is made even more prominent by the mini-recaps they have at the beginning of some of the books. You can almost hear the, "Previously on...". I do like that the characters do have their own side story adventures a lot and how all the characters (no matter how often they're separated) will eventually meet up again.
The first book is mostly an introduction to the settings and the characters, and is more of an "Arthur in Wonderland" story, as there is little to no plot. Mostly just a series of occurrences that the characters go through. I would almost say that the first 2 books can be read as their own contained stories, independent to the main plot. For me, this did make the 2nd book drag a little. The first as the introduction where we get to know what's in store for the rest of the series, but the 2nd book is also mainly that, just in different parts of the Universe. It's not that it isn't interesting or entertaining, it can just drag a little at times.
There were times where once I'd put the book down, I wasn't dying to pick it back up again. It wasn't that I was never going to, just that I saw no immediate need. This is mostly down to the lack of plot, mainly being a lot of mini-stories that are tied together with a few thin connections, one being the same characters that are doing something in Space. It can read very episodically, which is, of course, what is was written from.
In a way, it can be like watching Doctor Who (Adams actually helped write a few episodes for the old series). You don't necessarily want to watch every episode. Otherwise, it can feel a bit laboured and intense. You can have too much of a good thing. The series is a quirky, fun and enjoyable ride, but there's only so many mini adventures you can read about in one go.
I think another part of this is that nothing really changes in the characters themselves. They don't evolve. Sure, Arthur becomes more used to the galaxy and the things thrown at him (though not entirely), but -like I said earlier- it is mainly the same characters doing the same things in different places.
There are moments where it seems the characters will grow and change (maybe they meet someone or find something significant), but then these things just get written out of the story somehow and the characters go back to square 1. Well, not quite square 1, more like square 1.1. When you look at the characters at the start of the book, they're really not much different from those at the end. It's not that they're not well written (because even secondary or passing characters are very well written), they're all interesting, they just don't really grow.
Going back to episode-like plots, when one book ends there are no cliffhangers that will keep you reading for the plot. On a similar note, there never really feels like there's any threat to the characters in the series. I don't know why this is, you want the characters to survive, but it's almost like you don't care enough about them to find their death tragic or unsettling if it happened. Don't get me wrong, you don't want the characters to die- in fact quite the opposite, but it's almost like you never expect anything fatal to actually happen to them. They get into infinite amounts of dangerous and life-threatening situations, but you never think they won't make it out. My theory is that Adams writes the threats and tragedies in such a way that they're either an annoyance, a way to get from one scene to the next or both. It may also be that every time a threat appears we get a long explanation going off on an amusing tangent, revolving around pointless trivia that somehow connects with the threat (in the form of Guide entries). And in doing so, you almost forget there was a threat at all. It breaks up the flow of the story.
There are some genuinely sad moments in the series though. I'm not sure if I would go as far as to say they were heartbreaking, but they are nothing if not tragic moments in the lives of the characters.
The third book is more of a recap. And I don't mean that in any sense of the word recap. It's more that there's a feeling of backtracking, while going in completely the other direction. This is a very Arthur and Ford heavy book, with Zaphod and Trillian barely in it. As always, there are some new characters and the return of some old characters (even if just as a cameo).
What does change in this book is that it no longer has such an "Arthur in Wonderland" feel. By this point he's pretty used to space and the strange ways in which it works. Obviously he still gets shocked and still has the same personality, but (unlike the first two books) this one has a plot from the get-go, which I personally think is a good change. Yes, the first two books keep you interested with all the crazy, random things thrown at you, but they are predominantly an introduction to the world Douglas Adams has created and the characters that live in it.
There are still some slow-moving aspects to it, but the plot develops, thickens and, of course, resolves itself by the end.
In the fourth book we get some series backtracking, right back to the beginning of it all, going even so far as to use the exact segment from the start of the first book to begin this one. It's not that all that has happened never happened, but more like the particular place Arthur ends up has gone back in time. He's aged, while it hasn't.
Again, this book has an actual plot, with development and conclusion. There are even a few romances thrown in. And the series only continues to get better.
And again, this book is very light on Trillian and Zaphod moments and is mostly Arthur, with a few Ford moments thrown in. However, this works well because it was always Arthur's story. Besides which it would be hard to fit in what was happening to all the other characters and still have a cohesive plot.
The 5th book can be argued to be the last series, but there is another. We'll get back to that later though.
The book is written as though it was the last in the series (which it was) and so we get the finale. The gang reuniting and reach the final end of their story with a lot happening in-between. And I mean a lot. We even get a new main character who plays very well of others in the main cast.
Anyway, the first thing you notice starting the 4th and 5th books is that a fair amount of time has passed in the lives of the characters. The books do usually open a while after the end of the last book and then go back and fill in the gaps later. Mostly Harmless starts out almost 2 decades after the end of the last book. So, obviously, there are a lot of gaps to fill.
The plot can get a little confusing as there are some parallel universes present, but on the whole everything fits together nicely. It can be a little hard to discern if all of the book is set in the future, or just some areas, and there's a lot of parallel universe jumping involved, so it can be hard to figure out if all the characters are even in the same universe. Especially when the plot flits back and forth between both time and dimensions. There are also one or two parallel characters going around, which just adds to the melee.
Throughout this book, there is also a looming sense of impending doom. Slowly, you start to feel all the little things building up in a way that can't end well. Of course, the characters have all been in fatal seeming situations before, but in this book, that nagging sensation that all is not well is at its strongest.
The ending itself is pretty abrupt, but more than that, it's unexpected (at least for me). I won't spoil the ending, but for me personally, I'm torn between thinking it was a good (if ironic) ending to it all and desperately wishing it had ended any other way. There is a very clever full-circle manner to the ending. And you feel the annoyance of that along with the characters. As I said no spoilers, but the ingenuity of the 5th book's ending is amazing. It's so very clever and would be an absolutely mind-blowing ending if it weren't for one factor (that I won't mention). Anyone who has read any of the books in this series will know that Adams is the master of "Butterfly Effect" plot lines and he pulls another for the ending.
There are some questions unanswered (like the famous 42), but they were questions we never expected an answer to. Most loose threads are tied up in the end and in a very brilliant manner. The ending is pretty disheartening though and now we finally get into the 5th or 6th book ending debate.
In 2001 Douglas Adams very sadly passed away. His wife then commissioned Eoin Colfer (author of the Artemis Fowl series- among others) to write a 6th book, published in 2009.
Normally I'm pretty firm in my belief that if the original author didn't write it it doesn't count as part of the original series. Maybe as a spin-off, parody or homage (whichever it may be) at most. But, with this series I almost longed for a different ending and here was Eoin Colfer offering me one. It probably helped that I already knew and loved him, but still I was held back (and still am) from including it as part of the series.
I think you could easily argue either point and it will ultimately just come down to the individual's preferences. When I re-read the series, I do read And Another Thing after. I like the option of choosing between the two endings and continuing Arthur and co's adventures.
Anyway, onto the 6th book itself. We pick up immediately after the ending of the last book (well almost). And those who missed Zaphod in the last few books, you'll be happy to know he's back in this one.
Now one of the major issues with the 6th book is whether Adams meant for any of it to happen. Eoin Colfer has cleverly linked plot points from previous books, but there are a few continuity issues, and can it still be calle "pure" Hitchhiker's Guide?
The writing style has, obviously, also changed. I do miss Adams' ingenious writing style, but I have also always loved Colfer's. And he does try to mimic Adams' style a bit, but more in the manner of an homage than actually trying to replicate it. Which I prefer. There will only ever be one Douglas Adams and it would have been a little insulting almost to try and copy his writing.
The characters themselves also change a little- or more the way they think changes. It's not a huge difference, but it is noticeable. For example, Ford is more optimistic and Arthur is a bit more cynical. Basically, they will say and do things that I don't quite see the original cast doing. And back to consistently, in the previous books we find out that Zaphod was born with his two heads (as were his ancestors/descendants), but in this book he apparently wasn't. Nobody knows when he first got his second head and it was first the head of a woman.
And somethings are not explained. For example, Zaphod has been pretty much absent from the series for a while, so he's missed a lot that has happened. Yet he seems to instantly be up to date with everything that's happened and one particular addition ( for those of you who have read the series, you'll know what I'm talking about- hint RFFD). How does he know?
As to the ending, I felt it was a little rushed (as was the 5th book's), but not too much. Again, I would've liked a different ending, mostly because we almost get a very good (if cliche) ending, that then gets replaced only about 2 pages from the ending and leaves you almost groaning for one of the characters.
I'm aware that I haven't really mentioned the individual plots of each book, or much about them at all, but past the first book all the plots would contain spoilers. Here is the plot of the first book though, for those interested (very late into the review):
One Thursday lunchtime Earth is unexpectedly demolished to make way for a new hyperspace bypass. For Arthur Dent, who has only just had his house demolished that morning, this is already more than he can cope with. Sadly, however, the weekend has only just begun. And the Galaxy is a very, very large and startling place indeed.
So, what do I think of the series? I really love it. It was just not in my Top 10 Books barely. The characters are very likeable and believable. The plots are brilliantly clever and the writing style is enjoyably eclectic. If you haven't read the series I would seriously recommend it. If you do read it, make sure you have a nice cup of tea and a hardy towel nearby.
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Orange Bowl: N. Illinois QB Confident Heading Into Big Game Against FSU
Published: Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 6:17 a.m.
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DAVIE | Christmas may have already come and gone, but Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch on Thursday gave the Orange Bowl an unexpected gift that jolted instant life into what had previously been perceived as a somewhat punchless matchup between the Huskies and Florida State.
Thanks to his sharp, quick-witted and confident tongue, Lynch brought a little drama to Tuesday's contest at Sun Life Stadium. If the Seminoles' defensive coaching staff hadn't yet dusted off its bulletin board ahead of the showdown, the group may be preparing to do so now.
"They're fast, they're physical," Lynch said about FSU's defense in a story published Thursday afternoon by Sporting News, "but they haven't seen anything like our offense."
Those comments weren't even the ones that set social media ablaze with shock and confusion. The words that turned most Seminoles fans' heads were the following: "We plan on wearing them down. In the fourth quarter, we plan to have them on their knees — and then just keep pounding away.
"They're just like us. They're human, too. If you cut them, they bleed."
Lynch said all of that to the Sporting News' Steve Greenberg before the Huskies left DeKalb, Ill. on Wednesday. After Northern Illinois' practice Thursday, he smiled to reporters and acknowledged saying them. He and his teammates, however, "are not cocky at all," he cautioned. "We're confident."
When confronted by reporters about Lynch's comments less than a half hour after they were publicized, the Seminoles took a rather soft, non-controversial approach with any rebuttals.
"They're competitors like us," FSU outside linebacker Christian Jones said, smiling. "He has a lot of faith in his team, and we have a lot of faith in our team. . People are always going to say something (like that), but it's just the competitive nature coming out."
When asked about the comments, FSU coach Jimbo Fisher dismissed them even easier than Jones.
"We're going to have our hands full with them," Fisher said before moving on to another question.
Instead of taking Fisher's stance and attempting to distance himself from Lynch's words, Huskies coach Rod Carey stood behind them. When asked about the apparent high level of his team's confidence, Carey said he felt his junior quarterback handled himself appropriately.
"What's he supposed to say? 'Hey, we're just hoping we get a first down, a yard or two?'" Carey said. "I mean, come on. That's the confidence. These guys expect that. And we're doing everything we can to make that happen."
There are disparities between the teams, including those on their offensive and defensive lines. The Huskies came into the season with one starter on their defensive line weighing more than 300 pounds. FSU entered with its entire defensive tackle rotation teetering past that mark. A standout true freshman defensive end even toppled 300 pounds before losing about 20 of them to get in better playing shape.
FSU's offensive line holds a greater than 50-pound advantage over Northern Illinois' defensive line.
Conventional wisdom — and the Las Vegas betting lines — also aren't on Northern Illinois' side. The Huskies are a 13.5-point underdog to the Seminoles.
Lynch's comments aside, Fisher believes his team will nonetheless be motivated for this game.
"They've got good football players," he said. "That's why you play the games. We'll gameplan and do the things we need to do and they'll gameplan and do the things they need to do, and come in about a week, we'll find out who's right and who's wrong."
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May 29 in Apple and Low End Mac History
- The original Macintosh, Dan Knight, Online Tech Journal. An in-depth look at the original Macintosh and how it shaped future Macs.
- Picking MP3 software, Evan Kleiman, Mac Daniel. Choosing the MP3 software that best fits your style.
- The OS X curmudgeon grumbles again, part 2, Charles Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings. More thoughts on Mac OS X vs. the classic Mac OS and reader feedback.
- Mac Advocate Glossary, Jeff Adkins, The Lite Side. AtAT, Borg, Evangelista, Macolyte, Reality Distortion Field, and other terms every Mac user should know.
- Byte, February 1984, Blast From the Past. The first Macintosh, the second Lisa, Intel's new 80186 CPU, ProDOS for the Apple II, IBM's CD-9000 lab computer, more.
- Macs don't die, they get upgraded, Eric Schwarz, The Power of Mac. A dead printer means a new one, and that means a USB card for the old Power Mac.
- PowerBook 1400, Kanga, and WallStreet reflections, Charles Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings. More thoughts on the PB 1400, 3400/Kanga, WallStreet, and cooling your laptop.
- 30 signs your school is abandoning the Mac, Jeff Adkins, Mac Lab Report. They may not tell anyone it's happening, but here are some indicators that Macs might be on their way out in your school.
- Operation FlashBook: Running Tiger from flash on a PowerBook G4, John Muir, Mac Daniel. With the hard drive failing and Compact Flash prices falling, it was time to consider running the PowerBook G4 from flash. Looking back at 6 months, was it worth it?
- If the Mac mini is dead, what will replace it?, Dan Knight, Mac Musings. Has Apple discovered that selling a low-end computer for $599 doesn't work when the market has a $299 mindset? If so, how can they reach the low-end market?
- Bean: Free word processor is fast and lean and looks great, Charles Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings. Bean is a great tool for basic word processing, but it doesn't support the kind of high-end features some users may depend upon.
- Making new Mac users with old iMacs and Tiger, buying newer vs. upgrading, booting Compact Flash, and more, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag. Getting seniors online with old iMacs, buying a newer Mac rather than upgrading an old one, booting PowerBooks from Compact Flash, and questions about video conferencing.
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Trustee: Youth Impact Hub Oakland
Oakland, CA
Why are you interested in becoming a Trustee?
We are interested in becoming a trustee in order to increase economic opportunities for young entrepreneurs who traditionally face barriers to credit and loaning institutions. Through becoming a trustee of Kiva Zip we are better able to enhance economic opportunities to young Bay Area residents.
What is the mission of your organization?
To support community led social enterprises by providing training, resources and investment to young innovators who traditionally face barriers to economic opportunities.
In the past, how effective have you been in achieving this mission?
In the past 3 years we have launched over 25 youth ventures, providing over 25,000 in grants. We have cultivated over 40 youth and adult mentorship relations and lead over 100 hours of social entrepreneurship training. We have conducted field trips to the Google campus and Back to the Roots production site.
Do you belong to any organizational networks -- nationally, regionally, or locally? If yes, please list.
How will you decide who to endorse as a borrower? What due diligence will you conduct?
Borrowers will only be considered after participating in one of our 4 month training programs and will have to meet the criteria at the highest level. A payment plan will need to be established prior to consideration and a specific 1 day training on loans and repayment will need to be attended.
How do you plan to support the borrower, both before and after the loan is disbursed?
We will support the Borrowers by providing a loans and savings training which will culminate in a payment plan and timeline. Monthly phone meeting will be held to offer support and assure that the timeline and plan are still on track.
How will you help us ensure that the loans you endorse have a significant and positive social impact?
Our program's emphasis is on Social Entrepreneurship. All loans to be considered will have to be able to articulate the social or environmental impact of their business. Loans offered will support young entrepreneurs to offer solutions to problems they have identified.
About Youth Impact Hub Oakland
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AP Biology For Dummies
388 pages
March 2008
This user-friendly and completely reliable guide helps you get the most out of any AP biology class and reviews all of the topics emphasized on the test. It also provides two full-length practice exams, complete with detailed answer explanations and scoring guides. This powerful prep guide helps you practice and perfect all of the skills you need to get your best possible score. And, as a special bonus, you'll also get a handy primer to help you prepare for the test-taking experience. Discover how to:
- Figure out what the questions are actually asking
- Get a firm grip on all exam topics, from molecules and cells to ecology and genetics
- Boost your knowledge of organisms and populations
- Become equally comfortable with large concepts and nitty-gritty details
- Maximize your score on multiple choice questions
- Craft clever responses to free-essay questions
- Identify your strengths and weaknesses
- Use practice tests to adjust you exam-taking strategy
Supplemented with handy lists of test-taking tips, must-know terminology, and more, AP Biology For Dummies helps you make exam day a very good day, indeed.
Table of Contents
Part I: Doing Your Best for the Test.
Chapter 1: Dissecting the AP Biology Exam.
Chapter 2: Strategies, Suggestions, and Schedules.
Part II: Molecules and Cells.
Chapter 3: Biochemistry: The Little Things That Count.
Chapter 4: Answering Questions on Biochemistry.
Chapter 5: The Cell's Structure: Factories at Work.
Chapter 6: Answering Questions about Cell Structure.
Chapter 7: Dividing Cells and Conquering the Processes.
Chapter 8: Answering Questions about Cell Functions.
Chapter 9: Cell Respiration: Energized and at the Ready!
Chapter 10: Answering Questions about Cell Respiration.
Part III: Living Large — Organisms and Populations.
Chapter 11: Rooting Through Plant Life.
Chapter 12: Answering Questions about Plant Life.
Chapter 13: Animals and Behavior.
Chapter 14: Answering Questions About Animals and Behavior.
Chapter 15: Taxonomy and Classification.
Chapter 16: Answering Questions on Taxonomy and Classification.
Chapter 17: Getting Along in the World: Ecology.
Chapter 18: Answering Questions About Ecology.
Part IV: Inheriting and Evolving.
Chapter 19: Heredity: Looking Like Your Parents.
Chapter 20: Answering Questions About Heredity.
Chapter 21: Genetics: Getting Down to DNA Level.
Chapter 22: Answering Questions on Genetics.
Chapter 23: Evolving: Past, Present, and Future.
Chapter 24: Answering Questions on Evolution.
Part V: Putting It All into Practice, or, Practicing What Has Been Preached.
Chapter 25: Test 1.
Chapter 26: Answers to Test 1.
Chapter 27: Test 2.
Chapter 28: Answers to Test 2.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 29: Ten Terms to Tattoo on Your Brain.
Chapter 30: Ten Pathways (and Cycles).
Chapter 31: Ten Organelles to Know.
Chapter 32: Ten Points on Plants and Animals.
Author Information
Michelle Rose Gilman: Michelle Rose Gilman is most proud
to be known as Noah's mom (Hi Munch!). A graduate of the
University of South Florida, Michelle found her niche early and at
19 was already working with emotionally disturbed and learning
disabled students in hospital settings. At 21 she made the trek to
California, and there she found her passion for helping teenage
students become more successful in school and life. What started as
a small tutoring business in the garage of her California home
quickly expanded and grew to the point where traffic control was
necessary on her residential street.
Today, Michelle is the Founder and CEO of Fusion Learning Center and Fusion Academy, a private school and tutoring/test-prep facility in Solana Beach, California, serving over 2,000 students per year. She is the author of ACT For Dummies, Precalculus For Dummies, and other books on self-esteem, writing, and motivational topics. Michelle has overseen dozens of programs over the last 20 years, focusing on helping kids become healthy adults. She currently specializes in motivating unmotivatable adolescents, comforting their shell-shocked parents, and assisting her staff of 35 teachers.
Michelle lives by the following motto: "There are people content with longing; I am not one of them."
Brian Peterson: Brian remembers a love for science going back to his own AP Biology high school class. At the University of San Diego, Brian majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry, with a pre-med emphasis. Before embarking to medical school, Brian took a youngadult-professional detour and found himself at Fusion Learning Center/Fusion Academy, an independent private school, where he quickly discovered a love of teaching. Years later, he finds himself the Science Department Head at Fusion and oversees a staff of 11 science teachers. Brian, also known as "Beeps" by his favorite students, is committed to encouraging the love of science in his students by offering unique and innovative science curricula.


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Hero Stopped Armed Robber After Spotting Gun Was Fake
Tuesday 17th June 2014
A man has been commended for his bravery after he chased an armed robber from a bank after spotting the gun was a fake.
Andrew Fernandez entered the branch of Lloyds at around 2.35pm on Wednesday, 27th November wearing a motorcycle helmet. The 47 year old went over to the cashier and demanded that she hand over cash to him while threatening her with what appeared to be a gun.
However, 34-year-old James Rowley, who was also inside the bank at the time, confronted Fernandez, after spotting that the gun was a fake and told him that he should leave.
Fernandez continued to threaten the cashier so Mr. Rowley challenged Fernandez again, who then fled and attempted to use a push bike to get away.
Mr. Rowley and his friend, who was waiting in his van nearby, were able to catch Fernandez and detain him until police arrived.
Mr. Rowley told officers how he had seen Fernandez discard an object into a nearby building site and it was there that officers recovered the imitation firearm he had used.
Fernandez was initially charged on 28 November, 2013 with attempted robbery and possession of an imitation firearm. However, when detectives from the Metropolitan Police's Flying Squad carried out further enquiries into the case, they discovered two, almost identical, robberies that had occurred earlier in the year.
The first robbery took place on 12 July, 2013 in The Broadway, Mill Hill, Barnet. The second robbery took place on 27 September, 2013 in Garston Park Parade, Watford, Hertfordshire.
Fernandez was subsequently charged with two additional counts of robbery and two counts of possession of an imitation firearm.
Fernandez, of no fixed
abode, has been sentenced to life imprisonment at Kingston Crown Court,
having pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery and one count of
attempted robbery
He also recieved eight years each for three counts of possession of an imitation firearm to run concurrently.
Detective Sergeant David Barnfather, from the Met�s Flying Squad, said:�The bravery of James Rowley was truly remarkable in confronting what was for all intents and purposes, an armed and extremely dangerous criminal.
�Mr. Rowley�s courage and sense of civic duty are to be applauded and thanks to him Fernandez is behind bars.�
Mr Rowley was presented with a Commendation for his actions by Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley and will also be awarded a Police Public Bravery Award at the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) annual awards ceremony later this week.
Mr Rowley also received �1,200 from the sheriff's fund for his bravery
"When I saw him enter the bank waving the gun around, making demands I just acted on instinct," James Rowley said.
"I thought that the gun wasn't real and therefore I knew I had to act.
"At the time I didn't think it was brave I thought it was my duty to get involved ignoring it was not the answer.
"I told him to leave and then he tried to escape I immediately thought no he is not going to get away with this so chased him with the help of my friend, holding him down until the officers came along.
"What's happened since then with receiving an Assistant Commissioner's commendation and now being awarded a police bravery award, well I am humbled."


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The Nardio Review
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Gravity Duck is a universal app for iOS 4.3 or later. The game worked great on my iPhone and iPad, but as always I prefer gaming on the larger screen.
Buy this if you love platforming fun.
Gravity Duck starts off deceptively simple and then becomes much harder and super addictive. All you have to do in this game is go from point A and get your golden egg at point B. To get there though you need to use gravity. Gravity Duck is Puzzle platforming genius on the iOS. Fun fast gameplay with levels short enough that they don't feel tedious.
Perfect! The controls Gravity Duck are spot on. The graphics are more of Woblyware retro cute awesome and the music is just catchy enough to be stuck in your head a good bit after putting the game down.
Simple precise controls and genius level design make this a must have for anyone who loves platformers and wants something more than just the regular 2D adventure. The game ramps up the difficulty at a darned good pace and the levels never feel repetitive. The idea is so much fun that I actually enjoy going back and replaying the game.
Oddly sometimes the game doesn't want to launch. Like a old car on a cold day you need to give it a few tries. But then it works perfectly.
I'd like some more levels please.I would love to see a bigger sequel that lets go of the small levels and gives us much larger worlds to explore and fly around in. The idea here is genius and I really hope to see it expanded on.
Published by: http://www.ravenousgames.com/
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Late Bloomer, a summer cocktail at Bolsa, features Cabeza tequila, blueberries, pink peppercorns and a touch of violet liqueur.
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Just got back from a phenomenol vacation in the Caribbean with my DF-now-DH!!! It was an excellent honeymoon; we spent at least four hours in the water a day scuba diving, and it definitely got me back into my swimming lust. But, now we're home and the tropical waters are far away. Still, I'd kinda like to continue, as I felt really good swimming, and it's a nice change-up from the ellipse machine day in and day out. So, I have questions.
1. My pool at our gym is an Olympic-sized pool. On the wall, it is posted that 70.4 lengths = 1 mile. Is a length one way down the lap-lane or is it there and back? I'm not sure what the difference is between a lap and a length.
2. I'd like to build up my endurance as well as tone. Does anyone have any good starting workouts they'd recommend? Yesterday I went and swam 40 laps (where a lap = there and back) mixed stroke... mostly breast, but about 1/3 crawl. It took me a little under an hour. Is this good? How long should that take me? What's average?
3. How many swimming workouts per week is it appropriate to do? I know that for weight training there is limitations and I put my own limits on the ellipse machine to 3x/week because its boring. But I don't know what's right for swimming...
Looking forward to some excellent feedback!!! :-D


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The company of your dreams liked your resume enough to call you in for the real test, THE INTERVIEW. You know you're qualified for the job, but will they?
For good reason, many people are terrified of interviews. It is stressful having someone critique every word out of your mouth and every move you make. However, it is important to remember that most interviewers aren't looking for that one "right" answer. They're examining your communication skills (both verbal and nonverbal), your preparedness and how you carry yourself under pressure. The Web is full of great sources to help you prepare.
Because the interviewee will never know exactly what the interviewer will ask, it is important to be prepared for a broad range of questions and situations. Look to Master the Interview | An Employer's View of the Interview for an comprehensive article from the employer's perspective. Be prepared to answer possible interview questions such as:
Tell me about yourself?
What is your favorite book? Why?
What do you really want to do in life?
How would your previous employer describe you?
Why did you leave your previous job?
Do you work well under pressure?
How do you handle conflict?
In previous jobs, have you helped increase sales?
From the very general "Tell me about yourself?" to the more specific, "In your previous jobs, have you helped increase sales?," experts agree that comprehensive, clear and concise answers are a must. In other words, a happy medium between "yes/no" and baring your soul. Be ready to engage in conversation so employers can see your personality and enthusiasm. Practice is very important. Have a friend pretend he/she is your prospective empoyer. Videotape the entire process from entering the room to saying goodbye, then review your answers, comments, body language and facial expressions. This process will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses. Check out online sources for more general interviewing tips and preparation check lists. Rasmussen College's Tips for Interviews guide offers some fantastic advice and tips for interview preparation and followthru in an easy-to-follow graphic.
While going through the interview, it is important to recognize two things. You only have one chance to make a first impression and appearance IS important to prospective employers. As much as we hope your skills and intellect will be the deciding factors in the hiring process, other factors will come into play. The bottom line is that a clean and neat appearance speaks volumes, as does a wrinkled and careless look. Those first impressions, ("she looks very organized, approachable and alert"; "his hair is hanging in his face and his shirt has coffee stains on it"; "she looks like she just rolled out of bed"; "he cared enough about this job to shine his shoes," etc.) will be noted by prospective employers.
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Newtown Heritage Walk
The Newtown Heritage Walk is a self-guided walking tour consisting of thirty-four 18" x 24" wayside markers at historically significant sites along State Street (Newtown Borough) and Sycamore Street (Newtown Township). Each stop has been selected because of its historical value to the Newtown community, featuring sites from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. The Heritage Walk is modeled after similar wayside programs in Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Carlisle, the Delaware Canal, and other historic locations in Pennsylvania.
Sample the Heritage Walk wayside marker for the Durham Pike Toll House.
Sites (Sponsors):
1. Half Moon Inn - 101 Court Street (Newtown Historic Association)
2. Newtown Library Company - 114 East Centre Avenue (Newtown Library Company)
3. Edward Hicks House - 122 Penn Street (Newtown Friends Meeting)
4. White Hall Hotel - 127 South State Street (Capital Franchise Group and the Casey Family)
5. Friends Meeting - 219 Court Street (Newtown Friends Meeting)
6. Stocking Works - 301 South State Street (Newtown Historic Association)
7. Newtown Cannery & China Factory - 451 South State Street (M&T Bank)
8. Olde Church of Saint Andrew - 138 South Sycamore Street (Callanan Stained Glass Studio)
9. Twining Farm - South Sycamore Street & Cambridge Lane (The Corners at Newtown Place - Managed by The Quaker Group)
10. McMasters House - 13 West Centre Avenue (Paul Allen & Jack Lacey)
11. Washington's Headquarters - 2 South Sycamore Street (LukOil)
12. Buckman Farm - 2 Swamp Road (Cotswold Group)
13. Old Presbyterian Church - 76 North Sycamore Street (Historic Church Committee)
14. William Penn's New Town - North Sycamore Street - Near Jefferson Avenue (Newtown Rotary Club)
15. Saloon - 203 North Sycamore Street (Saloon)
16. Brooks House - 221 North Sycamore Street (Carriage House Collection / Robert & Sandra Thomas)
17. Boyd-Yardley House - 223 North Sycamore Street (Tyrol Insurance)
18. Goodnoe Farm & Dairy Bar - 2865 South Eagle Road (Goodnoe Family)
19. Durham Road Toll House - 298 North Sycamore Street (J.W. McGrath Organization)
20. Macedonia Baptist Church - 218 North State Street (Macedonia Baptist Church)
21. North State Street - 156 North State Street (Randall Carriage Realty Group)
22. Newtown Theatre - 120 North State Street (Knights of Pythias & Mr. & Mrs. James M. Baniewicz & Family)
23. Newtown Common & Creek - 30 North State Street (Newtown Creek Coalition)
24. Newtown Borough Hall - 23 North State Street (Newtown Borough)
25. St. Mark AME Zion Church - 136 North Congress Street (Friends of St. Mark)
26. Wesley Hall - 35 Liberty Street (Newtown United Methodist Church Memorial Fund)
27. Newtown Fire Association - 14 Liberty Street (Newtown Fire Association)
28. St. Luke's Episcopal Church - 100 East Washington Avenue (Mary Benedict Callahan & Mary Roberts Hunter)
29. Brick Hotel - 1 East Washington Avenue (Brick Hotel)
30. Paxson-Croasdale Building & Newtown Trolley - 2-4 South State Street (Stuckert & Yates)
31. Temperance House - 5-11 South State Street (Temperance House)
32. Newtown - The County Seat - 35 South State Street (Newtown Business & Professional Association)
33. First National Bank - 40 South State Street (First National Bank)
34. Bird-in-Hand - 111 South State Street (Newtown Reliance Company and Jonathan & Elizabeth Hunt)
Visit all 34 locations on the Newtown Heritage Walk and try to answer the Newtown History Detective Questions. Turn in your completed Newtown History Detective form at the Half-Moon Inn and you will receive an official Newtown History Detective Badge.
The Newtown Historic Association coordinated all aspects of the project, including: selecting the sites, developing the signs and brochures, obtaining the necessary HARB, Borough and Township approvals, confirming site sponsors, coordinating the installation with the property owners and the official launch of the Heritage Walk program.
All site selections were made by a committee consisting of representatives from the Newtown Historic Association, the Borough of Newtown and Newtown Township. The general site selection criteria were:
1. Historical Significance – Sites must be considered historic, preferably have been built in either the 1700s or early 1800s, and have contributed to the historical character and/or cultural development of the Newtown community (Borough & Township).
2. Location – Sites must be located on either State Street (Borough) or Sycamore Street (Township), or within a one- or two-block radius, to maintain the contiguous flow of an historic walking tour of the downtown Newtown community.
3. Architectural Merit – Sites must exemplify, embody or exhibit the unique architectural, construction and design features that have come to define the Newtown (Bucks County) community.
4. Sponsorship – Sites must be funded by a sponsor(s) to help cover the fixed costs of the site marker, brochure and marker installation. Newtown Township installed the signs along Sycamore Street.
5. Total Number – Every effort has been made to be judicious and equitable during the site selection process, so as to place a practical and reasonable limit on the total number of signs and not to overly "clutter" the streets of Newtown.
Sample diagram of a site marker.
ADA Compliance – The law does not consider interpretive signage to be essential; therefore, ADA regulations do not apply.
However, the National Park Service recognizes 30" to 34" above standing grade to be wheelchair friendly for low profile interpretive exhibits. Therefore, the Heritage Walk wayside signs have been installed at a height of approximately 34" above grade to be both compliant with NPS standards, suitable for handicapped and young walking tour attendants, and as elevated as possible for the unimpaired. The wayside sign panels are mounted at a 30-degree angle for ease of viewing at all heights.
The design and layout of the individual wayside sign panels was donated by Mike DiFiori, DiFiori Design Group (fomerly Buzz Graphic Design). For more information on this project, please contact Brian Rounsavill.
More information is available on other Newtown markers.


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Synonyms of make in English:
4 she made a little bow
perform, execute, give, do, accomplish, achieve, bring off, carry out, effect
7 I've made a mistake
perpetrate, commit, be responsible for, be guilty of, be to blame for
11 she made a short announcement
utter, give, deliver, give voice to, enunciate, recite, pronounce
12 the sofa makes a good bed
be, act as, serve as, function as, constitute, do duty for
13 he'll make the team
gain a place in, get into, gain access to, enter;
achieve, attain
14 he just made his train
catch, get, arrive/be in time for, arrive at, reach;
get to
[Antonyms] miss
nounBack to top
2 a man of a different make from his brother
character, nature, temperament, temper, disposition, kidney, mold, stamp
make as if/though
- he made as if to run awayfeign, pretend, make a show/pretense of, affect, feint, make out
make believe
make do
- we have precious little but we make do we'll have to make do with just one incomescrape by, get by, manage, cope, survive, muddle through, improvise, make ends meet, keep the wolf from the door, keep one's head above waterinformal make out(make do with) make the best of, get by on, put up with
make for
- 1.1 she made for the doorgo for/toward, head for/toward, aim for, make one's way toward, move toward, direct one's steps toward, steer a course toward, be bound for, make a beeline for
make it
- 1.1 he'll never make it as a singersucceed, be a success, distinguish oneself, get ahead, make goodinformal make the grade, arrive
- 2.1 she's very ill—is she going to make it?survive, come through, pull through, get better, recover
make love
- See have sex with at sex
make off with
make out informal
- 3.1 he couldn't make out what she was sayingunderstand, comprehend, follow, grasp, fathom, work out, make sense of, interpret, decipher, make head(s) or tail(s) of, get, get the drift of, catch
- 5.1 he made out a receipt for $20write out, fill out, fill in, complete, draw up
make over
make up
- 1.1 let's kiss and make upbe friends again, bury the hatchet, declare a truce, make peace, forgive and forget, shake hands, become reconciled, settle one's differences, mend fences, call it quits
- 2.1 exports make up 42% of earnings
make up for
- 1.1 she tried to make up for what she'd saidatone for, make amends for, compensate for, make recompense for, make reparation for, make redress for, make restitution for, expiate
- 2.1 job satisfaction can make up for low paybalance, neutralize, cancel out, even up, redeem
make up one's mind
make way
- make way for the paramedicsmove aside, clear the way, make a space, make room, stand back
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I'm sure I wasn't alone on the evening of September 12, this year's MTV Video Music Awards, in feeling equal parts shocked and thrilled when Cher strutted onto that stage in her "If I Could Turn Back Time"–circa 1988–sheer, sequined, insane bodysuit at age 64. She looked fabulous, that goes without saying. And she's got a big comeback going on, so more power to her. But what is it about this icon that makes us keeping wanting more? And how much of a good thing, is just way too much?
This month's issue of Vanity Fair debuted on newsstands last week. In the cover shot, Cher is (true to form) clad in a scant, black unitard, decked in jewels, hair wild and flowing. I found the interview itself pretty interesting. Cher opens up on a slew of topics from her difficult marriage to Bono ("He was so much more than a husband—a terrible husband, but a great mentor, a great teacher…") to feeling shorted by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ("We influenced a generation, and it's like: What more do you want?" Of course, daughter-turned-son Chaz makes for an interesting topic of conversation as Cher admits she struggles with pronouns but understands her child's struggle with gender identity. You should check out the issue to read more–I guarantee it's a great read.
Okay, so I'll preface this bit by saying I have no right to comment on a movie I haven't yet seen. I'll surely be in line Thanksgiving weekend when it opens (but not in Manhattan–as there is still a rumored bed bug infestation in many theaters, and that's totally creeping me out). But am I the only one who thinks the trailers are sort of, well, tacky? Maybe I'm just not that into the whole musical-movie thing. Or for that matter, the small town girl making it big in the entertainment business montif–which we just see too often. Fair enough if I am judging a book by its cover here, but I guess I'm just missing the point. I wish we could see her open up a little more. Try something totally outside of her norm. What about playing a character who actually looks (somewhere near) her age? As in, ditch all that makeup and the tiny outfits and nightclub atmosphere and play someone's mom? In a setting other than a burlesque club?
As I said, it's pretty clear the woman looks damn great. But doesn't it make you sad though, just a little, that this is what we're supposed to aspire to? In a country so eager to go green, to give back, to pay it forward, and all the rest of those charming concepts, why are we still SO afraid to age gracefully? Now I am no expert, nor do I have any exact idea about what procedures she's had done. But let's all agree that Cher's face has been tampered with. Majorly. And a woman at that age (with grown kids!) has no right to such sculpted abs and a tiny toosh.
For the average gal who's got some money in the bank and is scared to look old, hey, go for it. But a part of me feels like someone in the public eye should try–just a little harder–to exercise some restraint in the plastic department. If every woman in Hollywood knifes themselves into such shape by the age of 64 (which, mind you, is NOT OLD), every other woman in America is going to be crying themselves to sleep. It's an impossible standard to uphold. And an unnecessary one. You people are role models! Suck it up and buy some La Mer! Sneak in a little Botox from time to time. But no need to go so far.
Based on looks alone, my love goes to Meryl Streep. No, she doesn't look like she did in the '80s. But she is so utterly beautiful in her natural-ness, that it makes even the 20-something set jealous. And it gives her peers and her juniors something to feel proud of and to hold onto. Heck, even Cher admits in the Vanity Fair article: "I think Meryl [Streep] is doing it great. The stupid bitch is doing it better than all of us! But I don't like it. It's getting in my way." Part of being a woman, and owning that power, is aging in a way that makes us feel comfortable yet allows us to look like US.
At the end of the day, we all still love Cher. She's an icon, she's a goddess, and plastic surgery or not, men of all ages still want to bed her down. Go Cher! I know the comeback is going well, but hope that as she continues on the journey, she'll find even more of her true self in there, and maybe even share some more of it with us.
ps. In homage, had to throw this one. My fave of all time.


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- One year of unlimited access to the exclusive online community at ECAccess.cc
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Eric Clapton online store.
The opportunity to purchase tickets to
select events when Eric tours**
- The opportunity to participate in exclusive contests, lotteries, and more!
- PLUS many surprises throughout the year!
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WELLS — The Wells High girls basketball team solidified its hold of the No. 3 spot in the West B Heal point standings with a 64-31 victory over Kennebunk on Tuesday evening at Ronco Gymnasium.
The Warriors (13-2) led 15-8 after one quarter and 37-14 at the half as they dominated the winless Rams.
Fifteen girls played for Wells and 11 of those players scored. Alison Furness led the way with 12 points followed by Sophie Lamb with 11, Stephanie Woods with nine, Natalie Thurber with eight, and Allyson O'Brien and Kaitlyn Tufts with five points each.
Kennebunk (0-15) was led by Gabby Fogg's 10 points, six points from Sarah Bradley, five points from Anna Cressey and four points from Olivia Sandford.
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text: Master Map – This map covers the entire project area and shows the locations of the all the proposed improvements. Improvements that will be implemented are in color. Improvements that were discussed during the planning phase but will not be completed as part of this project are in grey. Please refer to the Legend located in the bottom left corner of the exhibit for more guidance on reading the map. View the Master Map (please be patient since this is a very large file).


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How To Pick the Right eBay Delivery Service
It has been claimed that sellers on the eBay forum need to ensure they pick the correct parcel delivery shipping firm.
eBay sellers need to make sure that they choose a firm to look after their shipping needs and pick a business that delivers goods promptly, says Nestor Arellano on itbusiness.ca.
Arellano suggests that parcel delivery firms that charge too much for shipping and handling are "always a downer". These tips are just a few suggested by the author as a key area for eBay buyers.
He also added that buyers put a premium on communication, item description and price. These contribute to building up a good reputation that will lead to customers returning to a particular seller's products.
He said: "Take good care of your eBay seller reputation. Negative feedback from eBay buyers can tarnish your store's image."


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I got carried away with the red pepper and cumin. The chili tastes great to me, but for the average joe who will be having this.. it may be a tad to hot. I have added more tomato sauce and it did help a very tiny bit. More sauce maybe?? Or what about some fresh chopped tomato? Any thoughts would be helpful! Thanks!
Carolyn U.
Yup already in there. That's why I was thinking some fresh chopped tomato maybe would absorb the spice like potato does with salt.
The only way I can think of is to serve it with sour cream or shredded cheese. The enzymes in the dairy capture the heat...at least it does with peppers. That's why they recommend drinking milk after eating spicy foods.
A tomato might absorb the spices...but the spices will still be there...just in the tomato instead.
Unless you double the batch and don't add any more heat, I'm not sure there's much you can do. Unless someone has a trick!
I have a very difficult time deciphering the line between boredom and hunger.
ScottsGraceUnless you double the batch and don't add any more heat, I'm not sure there's much you can do. Unless someone has a trick!
I am hoping someone here would have a trick up their sleeve!
Serve with a healthy dollop of sour cream or yoghurt...or have warm tea with milk as a beverage.
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You're looking at January 24, 2009. Wow. I don't know. Whatever it is, it looks good. Shrimp, couscous (?), broccoli. Seriously, what was this???
***What Was it Wednesday – my attempt to work my way through my backlog of cooking photos, photos so old I don't remember what they were.


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Vin de Garde Cellar System: Modern Wine Storage
While Vin de Garde can also fabricate a traditional wine cellar, their modern cellar, based on a simple peg and board concept, is novel idea in wine storage. The aluminum rods can be placed in neat orderly rows to hold the wine bottles with their necks out or the rows of rods can be staggered to hold the wine bottles parallel to the wall. Chose square wooden dowels to hold the wine neck out if you prefer a more natural look. The panels can be ordered in wood, stainless, white, black or custom colored to match your walls.
When not used for storing wine, we can see using the rods as hooks to hold reusable shopping bags, aprons, dishtowels and, even large bowled or large footed wineglasses.
For more information, click here.
Image 1: Vin De Garde Cellars; Images 2 & 3: Abigail Stone


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Indoor: Ran a season-best time of 2:46.99 in the 800 meter at the Giegengack Invitational (2/7)... finished 18th in the 800 meter at the Fordham Invite (12/5)... took 28th in the 800 meter at the Metropolitan Championships (1/29)... crossed 48th in the 800 meter at the Gotham Cup (1/16).
Outdoor: Finished 13th in the 800-meter at the Quinnipiac Classic (4/8)... took 25th in the 800 at the Monmouth Invitational (3/28).
Finished 52nd in the indoor 800-meter at the Terrier Invitational (1/25)... ran the indoor 800-meter in a season-best time of 2:41.49 at the Valentine Invitational (2/8)... finished 17th in the outdoor 800-meter at the Quinnipiac Invitational (4/9).
High School:
Four year letterwinner at Riverhead High School... two-time all-league selection... team captian as a senior... named salutatorian... two-time scholar-athlete award winner.
Cheryl Jean Armstrong... born September 13, 1986, in West Islip, N.Y... daughter of Debra Armstrong.


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The woman police say dropped off her newborn baby boy on a sweltering hot church doorstep faced a judge Monday morning.
A not guilty plea was automatically entered for Angela Dawn Brooks in Boyd County District Court.
The 29-year old from Louisa faces the felony charges of wanton endangerment and abandonment of a minor child. Brooks was arrested Friday night.
Catlettsburg police say Brooks left the 14 hour old Hispanic baby on the steps of First Church of the Nazarene Tuesday night. Police says she , then called 911 and reported on the baby from a nearby pay phone.
But, after a lengthy interview, investigators say Brooks may have been given bad advice and thought she had no other options. Investigators say she was advised by a WV adoption agency to drop the baby off at a church. Police also say she was afraid that her family would not accept the baby..
The baby is fine, a ward of the state
Police say our reports and showing surveillance video of suspect helped make the arrest
The single mother remains jailed on fifty thousand dollar cash bond.


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Once again we tell you, the internet is not safe from the malicious hackers!! This time it's a Pakistan based cyber group that has been messy! A hacker from this group has meddled into about 13 Goa Government web sites in the last few days, claims a government official.
The Pakistan hacking episode
The government spokesman said that several of the Goa Government websites have been defaced by a malicious member belonging to a cyber group based in Pakistan.
The official admitted that an id H4x0r HuSsy was used to access the Government website. This has been the second time that the state government websites have been targeted in a span of a few years.
The Government spokesperson said "Websites belonging to 13 government departments are down. They had been hacked into and defaced, but we have pulled them completely down now."
Very soon an action will be taken and a complaint will be lodges at the cyber cell of the Goan Police. The main sites that have been targeted are Goa Tourism, Captain of Ports, Fire Services, and NRI Commission of Goa.
A little while back in the month of May , the hackers based in Pakistan had hacked defaced Rajasthan Public Service Commission site. The hackers had gone to the news section and it was found out that 2 links of "Pakistan Zindabad" has been posted online. The cyber experts had been summoned and the site had been restored for accessing. These are the same hackers who had fiddled into the State Information and Publicity Department website and splashed the slogans denouncing India and praising Pakistan on India's homepage.
National Cyber Security Policy 2013
Surprisingly the Government is readying itself for unveiling the National Cyber Security Policy 2013. This policy reassures Indian users from the Government and business genre, that they can explore a robust and safe cyberspace.
Kapil Sibal Minister of Communications and IT had stated his viewpoint about this "...policy is a framework document and it gives you a broad outline of what our vision is...the real task or the challenge is the operationalisation of this policy."
He further stated "...air defence system, power infrastructure, nuclear plants, telecommunications system will all have to be protected to ensure there is no disruption of the kind that will destabilise the economy...instability in cyber space means economic instability no nation can afford economic instability, therefore it is essential not just to have a policy but to operationalise it."
The present hacking episode was an irony as the Pakistani hacker managed to deface several Goa Government websites. The CERT-in reports, that till October 2012, more than 14,000 websites have been hacked.


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Delaware Online
A large solar farm project planned for a site northwest of Milford has been acquired by PSEG Solar Source, a subsidiary of PSEG, the company announced on Monday.
PSEG purchased the $50 million, 15-megawatt project from juwi solar Inc., and will begin constructing the solar farm by the end of this month, PSEG announced. When it is finished, probably by the end of the year, it will be the largest solar farm in the state, PSEG reported.
The Delaware Municipal Electric Corp., which represents municipal electric utilities throughout the state, has a contract to purchase all of the power, and some of the renewable energy credits from the project.


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Recovery Report: TASC Inc's Recovery Rating Profile
- Standard & Poors
Standard and Poors RatingsXpress Credit Research provides in-depth coverage of international corporates, financial institutions, insurance companies, utilities, sovereigns and structured finance programs. RatingsXpress Credit Research lets users determine the credit rating of holdings and identify key factors underlying an issuer's creditworthiness, distinguishes the different risk exposures for new and existing deals, and provides an understanding of how their analysts interpret key regulatory, political and environmental events and their economic impact.
Research Type: Full Analysis
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services is updating its recovery report on TASC Inc. to reflect the impact of the company's recent refinancing of its term loans. Both the recovery and issue ratings are unchanged. Our default scenario envisions a default in 2015 due to a significant loss in contracts resulting from performance issues weakening operating profitability and the company's ability to re-compete for existing contracts or win new contracts. The revised capital structure comprises a $100 million senior secured revolver credit facility, a $575 million term loan B, and $310 million in senior subordinated notes. The revolver and term loan are secured by a perfected first-priority security interest in substantially all tangible and intangible assets, including all personal, real, and...
Companies mentioned in this report are: TASC Inc.
TASC Inc.


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A marine biologist is lured to Port Amanzi, Africa, after his friend is supposedly a victim of a fatal shark attack. His friend had been conducting research on a series of shark attacks in the area prior to his death. The biologist and his friend\'s sister, take up the task and find that sharks are not the only threat in Port Amanzi.


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According to police, two unidentified people, a male and a female, were shot execution style last night on Detroit's east side.
The shooting happened at approximately 8 p.m. on the 19000 block of Bradford St. at a known drug house, which has been raided by police in the past.
There are no witnesses and police do not have anyone in custody at this time. There is an ongoing investigation.