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Dallas' Best French Restaurants for a Romantic Date Night
By Denise Brandenberg
Dallas Local Expert
At 10Best, we're always on the lookout for Dallas's best restaurants, and while we appreciate places that have a broad culinary range, we can't help but adore restaurants that specialize in a given cuisine. Dallas residents and visitors are lucky - as Big D features a wide selection of French restaurants perfect for any craving or budget. When we're in the mood for French food in Dallas, we head to Old Warsaw Restaurant - a reader favorite - or we count on Bijoux's solid track record and consistently great dishes.
Want to impress a special date? Let's face it - French food is sure to set the mood! Take her to The French Room, one of the most beautiful restaurants in town! If you're more in the mood to relax with friends over mussels and frites, head on over to Toulouse Cafe and Bar in the Knox-Henderson neighborhood where you can sit on the patio and dine on Brussels-inspired French cuisine.
If you're on a budget, you can get your French cuisine fix at lunchtime at Lavendou Bistro Provencal in North Dallas. You'll find these places - and any of the restaurants on our list - to be fantastic options for French cuisine, and if you're looking to concentrate your efforts, start with the vibrant Uptown and Downtown areas.
The Grape
Romantic and brimming with character, this New American- French fusion restaurant serves an ever-changing menu of culinary delights. Start out with the famous "mushroom soup," and then enjoy favorites like fresh rigatoni and marinated Australian lamb strip loin, which keeps diners well-satisfied. And don't miss the bistro street fries, the most popular items on the entire menu. Outdoor dining adds to the charm of this Lower Greenville Avenue bistro while the interior features red and white checkered table cloths and hand-painted murals. The wine menu lists over 150 selections, 15 of which are available by the glass. No matter what you're in the mood for - from burgers to seafood - the Grape will not disappoint. (214-828-1981)
Rush Patisserie
Located in North Oak Cliff, Rush Patisserie is a pastry boutique and cake salon. Some of the most popular treats there include the macaroons, eclairs and croissants. The macaroons there are technically perfect - crispy shells with gooey, moist centers - and they come in a wide variety of flavors, including champagne, mocha, vanilla bean, chocolate, raspberry, strawberry and pistachio. The decor is a French-inspired shabby chic, and it is a very cozy bakery to enjoy a pastry and coffee. Rush Patisserie also creates the "un-cupcake" - a miniature cake in a jar that comes in several flavors including wedding cake and caramel macchiato. (214-749-4040)
Dallas visitors who want an elegant, yet cozy and romantic meal should go to Boulevardier in the Bishop Arts District. This French bistro-themed restaurant has it all - a cool, comfy vibe, affordable wine and delicious food. Start off with oysters on the half shell or one of many tantalizing salads. Then prepare to be impressed by the hearty, yet healthy entree course, which may include steak and frites or fresh, seasonal fish. Some of the other most popular menu offerings include the crawfish beignets, escargots tartine, foie gras, moulard duck and gnocchi a la parisienne. Basically, no matter what you're in the mood for, this place has got it all. (214-942-1828)
Toulouse Cafe and Bar
If you're in Dallas while the weather is pleasant (most of the year!), then you'll want to dine al fresco - and there's no better place to do this than at Toulouse Cafe and Bar. This one-of-a-kind cafe is located in the trendy Knox-Henderson neighborhood, right next to the Katy Trail. The owner grew up in Brussels, which inspired his vision of the perfect French-influenced Belgian cafe - complete with mussels and frites. In fact, there are five different flavors of mussels at this rare restaurant. Some of the other most popular menu items there include cheese plates, French cheese pastry puffs, braised short ribs, crispy duck legs confit, and foie gras. End your meal with one of the decadent desserts, such as souffles, creme brulee, or simple beignets & coffee. (214-520-8999)
Cadot Restaurant
This classic French restaurant in North Dallas truly shines! It features a decor that combines modern minimalist elements - i.e. white linens and dim lighting - infused with French Country touches, making it a perfect background for a romantic dinner. Some of the most popular menu items include the iceberg wedge starter, escargot, mussels, veal scallopini with lemon butter and capers, crispy sweetbreads, braised short ribs and ahi tuna. Cadot has an extensive French wine list and a delicious artisanal cheese platter. End your decadent meal with the panna cotta or the apricot ravioli and Texas goat cheese with orange reduction and chocolate sauce. (972-267-5700)
St. Martin's Wine Bistro
This local mainstay might feature a slightly shabby-around-the-edges elegance, but regulars agree that its appealing French-American cuisine is just as strong today as it was when St. Martin's opened in 1977. Diners will be relaxed and put in the romantic mood with live piano music. Begin your meal with signature champagne and brie soup, a creamy treat with an effervescent touch. Choose from entrees like roast duck with apricots and currants, or seared veal in a lemon-caper beurre blanc. Desserts are many and varied – opt for a classic vanilla creme brulee or a raspberry sorbet drizzled with white chocolate liqueur. (214-826-0940)
Lavendou Bistro Provencal
A Proven--al bistro exists in Dallas, and it rests within the charming walls of Lavendou Bistro Provencal. This quaint eatery offers a splendid menu of Country French cuisine. Diners can savor delicious homemade breads and try starters like pastries stuffed with sauteed wild mushrooms. Some of the best entrees there include roasted duck with cherries, and tenderloin with cognac-laced cream. Don't even consider leaving without trying one of the delicious creme brulees, as well! Lavendou also has one of the best French wine lists in town, and the waitstaff is very helpful assisting with selections. If you're in the mood for French cuisine during the day, Lavendou has a three-course lunch option as well. (972-248-1911)
Dining Room at the Hotel St. Germain
This romantic, historic mansion, awash in spectacular antiques, serves exceptional French cuisine. Meals are seven-course gourmet affairs that take advantage of the finest meats and produce. Consider, for example, beef tenderloin with roasted artichokes and fingerling potatoes or pan-seared sea scallops with lobster sauce and caviar. Candles adorn tables, and dinner service is comprised of antique crystal and china. A charming outdoor courtyard is visible from the dining room, and a Parisian-style champagne bar can be found in the parlor. Jackets are required for men. On special occasions, such as Valentine's Day, reservations are recommended, and you'll even get your name imprinted on the menu! (214-871-2516)
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It's only right that the day after filing taxes we get to celebrate National Eggs Benedict Day. What better reward for getting out of bed than a taste of those perfectly poached eggs topped with a mildly tangy hollandaise sauce? Traditionally the eggs were served over English muffins, but we've seen them on crab cakes, scones, grit cakes, and even quiche. The egg sandwiches are then amplified with variations of toppings—battered cod, pancetta, pineapple, brisket, asparagus—it seems nothing is too indulgent. It's no question that brunch in L.A. is the most glorified point of the weekend, and nothing spells out brunch like some eggs benny. Accompanied by bottomless mimosas, of course.
In recognition of April 16th, National Eggs Benedict Day, here are three of our Los Angeles favorites:
Weekdays at Nick's Cafe, which closes at 3 pm daily, are meant for their legendary ham and eggs. But weekends? Here, weekends are for eggs benedict, where the diner serves eight variations, along with a revolving specialty benedict. You'll be tempted to order in every direction—corned beef hash, sausage and gravy, bacon with spinach and avocado. But if the eggplant benedict is on tap, your decision is made for you. Battered in an herb crust and fried to a crisp, the eggplant is embellished with a portobello mushroom, sautéed spinach, a sweet slice of tomato, and served over a buttery English muffin. It's the sort of dish that single-handedly justifies Nick's 65 years of existence.
Nick's Café, 1300 N Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. (323) 222-1450.
Not too long ago, there were very few reasons to frequent the design corridor of La Brea, unless, of course, you were on the hunt for collectible mid-century furniture. When Karen and Quinn Hatfield opened their bakery/café and started serving farm fresh seasonal dishes, Sycamore Kitchen not only became a neighborhood gem, it also established itself as a dining destination. Silky poached eggs break into a golden yolk over sweet honey pancetta and a perfectly toasted English muffin. Blanketed in a light, subtlety tart hollandaise and flecked with fried rosemary, there's an art to to this dish that rivals any of the nearby designer pieces.
Sycamore Kitchen, 143 S La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036. (323) 939-0151.
This West Hollywood tequileria presents a contemporary take on Mexican cuisine, and during dinner it's hard to resist their enchilaldas, dressed in mole, or the short rib spiked with jalapenos. At brunch, take a seat where you can feel the outdoor breeze and start with the mezcal bloody mary. The benedict arrives with two poached eggs over thick wedges of bacon and bright arugula microgreens, on a soft bed of manchego scones. Topped with a creamy hollandaise and accompanied by a side of diced cheddar potatoes, you'll be inclined to feast yourself into an early afternoon siesta.
Tortilla Republic, 616 N Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069. (310) 657-9888.

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The Cardigans
By mahir | February 1, 2011
This week's music and food is one of my favorite bands The Cardigans. They're a Swedish-Danish band from the 90's. The lead singer Nina Persson currently lives in Harlem and is an amazing person. Enjoy!
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Chino's gun in West Side Story
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May 11, 2007, 05:46 PM
Just finished this moivie in musical theatre class, and the guy Chino shot Tony with a revolver that looked like a nickled M&P. Anybody know what it was?
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May 11, 2007, 06:44 PM
All I know is...when you're jet,you're a jet all the way......:uhoh:
I once knew a girl named Maria.......ok I'll stop now:evil:
May 11, 2007, 07:04 PM
:confused: Never gave that one any thought, but I do recall a film where everybody was wearing single-shot flintlock and percussion pistols in holsters (a film where the hero was Jim Bowie), including the leading lady.
Also saw a John Wayne film where they all had Colt SAA's in the 1860's Civil War.
I guess it gets to you "... from your first cigarette to your last dying day."
(Couldn't resist :evil: )
The Doc is out now. :cool:
May 11, 2007, 08:07 PM
A Smith & Westside?
May 11, 2007, 09:27 PM
A Smith & Westside?Ba-dum-dum *ching*!
Nice. It's been a while since I've seen that movie, but y'all've gotten me to thinkin......
May 11, 2007, 10:16 PM
Can you imagine yelling Maria at the top of your lungs through the streets of Spanish Harlem and only one girl comes to the window?
May 11, 2007, 11:03 PM
Can you imagine yelling Maria at the top of your lungs through the streets of Spanish Harlem and only one girl comes to the window?
LOL! I mean... thats wrong :)
May 12, 2007, 06:11 AM
OK,I looked on the site for themovie,and there's a pix of Maria holding a gun,but not one of chino....can't tell,but it may be a mod. 10....(Que the music and dancing,and finger snapping)
I'm afraid this may start another thread...."Which caliber for singing gang members?"
May 12, 2007, 06:33 AM
Would be more correct for him to be using a zip gun.
May 12, 2007, 08:03 AM
I know.
It was a Penn State track and field starter pistol...
I played Chino in a college stage production, way back before you were born. My role was obviously small compared to the main characters, but I wasn't stupid. So, instead of the plastic revolver in my hand and a single hit of a snare drum from the orchestra to announce my shot, I asked the director if I could do something a bit more dramatic. He agreed.
The athletic department allowed me to borrow the starter pistol. We never fired it during rehearsals, but when I shot it during the actual performances, it was freakin' loud and really got the attention of the audience.
I got me my fifteen minutes of instant fame! :evil:
massad ayoob
May 12, 2007, 08:33 AM
If memory serves, it was a Colt Police Positive.
May 13, 2007, 08:02 AM
Frandy: a buddy was in a play a while back and there was a shooting scene...he used a real revolver and shot primer only.....it got the whole audiance to jump....pretty loud inside....I laughed out loud.
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I just put mine in the oven. What are you having?
Bet that'll be yummy! I have no clue what were having tonight. I'm packing us up so we can leave for vacation tomorrow and were meeting fiancé at Costco in a little bit to do last minute shopping. Maybe pick something up while we're at Costco?
Yours looks delicious
Beef stew...beef, potatoes, carrots, turnips, parsnips, onions and a bit of Mrs dash seasoning...done in the crock pot.
we had paprika pork roast, broccoli & cheese, and sweet potatoes
I bet that was amazing!
Last night we had homemade pizza, and tonight we had waffles and eggs (I'd decided on that during my run).
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Do you use 4 x 9GB disks in your stripe-mirror set? If you do,
I don't think you can simply replace 2 of the 9GB drives. To my
knowledge, for a striped set to work properly, the disks must be
off the same characteristics. Otherwise, only half of your new
18GB will be used for striping. If you mirror the striped set,
the mirrored set must follow the same rule.
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Policy R-16
Title: RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CHALLENGE EXAMINATIONS
Number: R-16
Date of Inception: March 16, 1987
Purpose: To establish and update CSU policy for Challenge Examinations.
The University has a program by which a current student might be permitted to "challenge" a course listed in the current catalog and earn credit for that course unless the course description indicates otherwise. A Challenge Exam is a special final exam developed and given by the appropriate department*. In some cases the student is also required to complete papers and/or participate in a presentation or other learning activities.
Regulations for CSU departmental "Challenge Exams":
- Only Charleston Southern University students of record may receive credit for Challenge Exams. Visiting, transient or other non-degree students may not take CSU Challenge Exams.
- A student may take Challenge Exams during any term with the exception of the term in which the student graduates.
- No student may take a Challenge Exam for a subject that has already been attempted and a grade has been received from CSU (i.e. All grades including grades of "F," "FA," "I," "WP," "W," "WF," and "AU.").
- A Challenge Exam must be administered by midterm of any term that the student registered.
- Approval for a Challenge Exam must occur during preregistration or drop/add periods for the term the course is to be challenged.
- Challenge Exams are recorded as a letter grade with grade points and will be calculated in the GPA. This includes any letter grade earned, "A" through "F." Credit received though Challenge Exams may be used to meet residency requirements. The credit will also count as an "attempt" and the standards for repeating a course will apply (see policy R-48).
- Students taking a Challenge Exam will be charged a $35.00 fee** for each exam taken. This fee is paid to the professor for processing and administering the exam. This fee is subject to change without notice. (** Note: Students in the Honors Program are exempt from this fee.)
* NOTE: When a special standardized exam is administered by a CSU department as the final exam for a subject, the same exam may be used as a Challenge Exam. Example: The Chemistry department uses exams developed by the American Chemical Society (ACS).
By action of the Curriculum Committee, March 16 1987 and revisions approved by the Curriculum Committee on November 19, 1993, November 14, 2000 and November 13, 2012.


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Reflections: Perfect peace
Several weeks ago, I had the sad experience of assisting in the transfer of my brother to a nursing home.
He suffers from dementia and Parkinson's disease.
Life for Jerry has been far from easy, as he has over the years suffered three heart attacks, two open heart surgeries and a major stroke that has left him basically aphasic. His wife has lovingly and devotedly cared for him 24/7 and recently experienced her own medical crises in the form of serious heart problems. Both from what her doctors told her as well as what she knew from within herself, she reached the painful decision that Jerry needed professional care at a level she was no longer able to provide for him.
Thus we found ourselves witnessing the admittance procedure to a nursing home in the town where they live. Though Jerry seemed more confused than usual, he maintained an outward demeanor of calm, smiling at all who came into his room to assist in the process, saying to them a simple "thank you." When not speaking he would smile with a smile that would melt any heart.
As I greeted him that morning with a hug, he clung to me, and I found myself whispering in his ear the question, "You do know that God is with you?" As I did so, I patted his chest and added, "He is in your heart." Jerry smiled through his tears and nodded exclaiming, "Oh, yes!"
The man I held in my arms had declined rapidly since my last time with him. Jerry, just five years ago had come within nine months of ordination as a deacon in the Catholic Church with all of the prayer, soul searching and study that process entails. Upon his diagnosis, he had lamented to me that he would never reap the benefits of his diaconal studies.
At the time I sought to console him by pointing out that such knowledge might be beneficial in eternity perhaps even in expanded ways we could not know. I realize that my brother does not have to wait until eternity to realize the benefits of his studies. We read in Isaiah 26:3 these words: "Thou dost keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee."
The "perfect peace" here has been dubbed a double Shalom, and that is what I sense in my brother even as his life shuts down within him. Having earlier surrendered his life to Christ, he through his studies stayed his mind on God. Now as he sits within his quiet shell with the bustle of life all around him, he does so with a smile that stretches from one corner of his heart to the other.
There are no longer prophetic utterances from this once articulate man, but oh the radiance of peace that shines from his inner being. Shalom Shalom to you, my beloved brother! God is keeping you in perfect peace.
Reflections is a column by religious leaders in the region. The Rev. Harold Blair is pastor of Kingsley United Methodist Church, 913 Cranberry St.


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Jake Wise drove in a run with a two-out single in the top of the 10th inning and Arkansas advanced to the College World Series with a 1-0 victory over Baylor in the deciding game of their super regional on Monday night.
Wise, a sophomore catcher who had entered the game as a defensive replacement, grounded a ball into left field out of the reach of diving shortstop Steve DalPorto.
It will be the seventh CWS appearance for the Razorbacks (44-20), who play Kent State on Saturday.
The Bears tried to come back in the bottom of the 10th, but left two men on base.
Colby Suggs (7-0), the fifth Arkansas pitcher, threw the last two innings. Dillon Newman (4-4) pitched the 10th for the Bears (40-17) after starter Tyler Bremer struck out eight and allowed three hits in nine innings.


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Acino Group, a publicly traded Swiss maker of generic drugs, said today it agreed to be acquired and taken private by two private equity firms for CHF 398 million ($441.6 million), saying the new investors have the resources that will allow the company to carry out its long-term growth strategy.
Through a wholly-owned subsidiary, Avista Capital Partners and Nordic Capital are offering to purchase all outstanding shares of Acino for CHF 115.00 ($127.60) per share in cash, then delist the company's shares from the SIX Swiss Exchange. The firms' tender offer is expected to commence Oct. 21.
Acino's board of directors unanimously resolved to support the tender offer, which is subject to a minimum acceptance by holders of two-thirds (66.67%) of Acino's shares, as well as other customary conditions and regulatory approvals.
As part of the deal, Håkan Björklund, M.D., Ph.D, is expected to become Acino's new chairman of the board. Dr. Björklund is an industry expert with Avista and is chairman of H. Lundbeck. From 1999 to 2011, he served as CEO of Nycomed under the ownership of Avista, Nordic Capital, and other institutional shareholders.
"We are convinced that the company provides an ideal platform for organic growth and add-on acquisitions. Avista and Nordic Capital have the expertise and the capital to contribute to a long-term growth strategy," Dr. Björklund said in a statement. "We are committed to providing the resources needed to develop Acino into an international specialty pharmaceutical business with a significant presence in attractive markets and product lines."
According to Acino, Avista and Nordic Capital "are prepared to commit substantial capital as well as utilize their experienced global healthcare network to expand upon Acino's growth strategy and fully capitalize on future opportunities. The investors also want Acino to continue operating its main sites in Switzerland and Germany, the company said.
Headquartered in Aesch, Switzerland, Acino has 788 employees and generated revenues of €143 million ($194.3 million) in the first half of 2013. In recent years, Acino has evolved from a Central European pharmaceutical supplier into a more diversified pharma company with worldwide operations. The company has anchored its growth strategy around driving value from its core competence in advanced drug delivery, and expanding its presence in emerging markets. Acino markets its medicines in 80 countries in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Asia under the "Acino Switzerland" brand.
"The board of directors and management of Acino are convinced that substantial financial resources are required to further exploit the potential of the company's in-house innovation, drive sales growth, support profit improvements, and successfully strengthen its competitive position," Acino concluded.
The price is a 33% premium to Acino's closing share price on October 1—the last trading day before the offer was announced—and a 53% premium to the volume-weighted average price during the last 60 trading days prior to preannouncement.
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After falling off the wagon a few days ago and eating wheat for the first time in a long time, I'm now dealing with the return of a sinus condition I'd had every single day pre-PB and which had totally disappeared after a few months on this WOE. When I'd gone to the doctor for this in my previous life, I was given antibiotics for infections and pills to help drain the sinuses. "It's just(!) allergies, everyone gets them," I was told. No discussion about what might have caused the allergies, or how to make them go away, just treat the symptoms.
The return of my symptoms got me thinking, What if Grok got allergies? Can you imagine what would have happened if he'd been allergic to nature? At what point did we as a species begin to accept this condition as "normal?"
OK, getting pissed now... "Everyone gets them?" WHAT HAVE WE DONE TO OURSELVES?!
I think part of it has to do with our manipulation of the environment, too - we are exposed to non-native flowering plants and more abundant pollinators, perhaps, than Grok. In addition, we aren't exposed to as many animals or other potential allergens as children - and there is some evidence to suggest that early exposure to allergens actually prevents allergies later.
So it's not just that we messed up our bodies. It's also the air filters, landscaping, and ultra-clean households as well...


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JERUSALEM, Israel -- Israel is mulling stronger military action after a spike in Palestinian rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip on southern Israeli cities.
Part of Israel's preparation is informing the international community what Israelis are facing on a daily basis.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu briefed some 70 foreign ambassadors and diplomats in the southern Israeli coastal city of Ashkelon, well within range of rockets from the Gaza Strip.
"If an alarm is sounded, all of us have exactly 30 seconds to find shelter," Netanyahu told the diplomats.
The invitation came as more than 120 rockets pummeled southern Israel in a 48-hour period, scoring several direct hits, closing schools, and sending shock waves throughout the south.
"This is the situation in which 1 million Israelis find themselves in," Netanyahu continued. "That's families, old people, children, babies…(who) are targeted on a daily basis by people who took areas that we vacated, that the government of Israel vacated, came in there, and are now hiding behind civilians, while firing on civilians, firing on our children."
The diplomats were shown video of what it's like to run for cover and wait for the explosions.
Since 2001, nearly 13,000 rockets and mortars have landed in Israel, more than 8,000 of them since the government's 2005 pullout from the Gaza Strip.
Netanyahu said the situation is unacceptable.
"I don't know of any of your governments who could accept such attacks. I don't know of any of the citizens of your cities who could find that acceptable and something that could proceed on a normal basis," he said.
Israel police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said foreign-made rockets with a 30-mile range can hit Israeli cities like Ashkelon, Ashdod, and Beersheva.
"This is made in foreign countries such as Iran and China, and which smuggled in through Rafah crossing, makes its way through Egypt, into Israel, into the Gaza Strip, and then fired directly into the southern part of Israel.
Besides the rockets, Israel often battles the international pressure to exercise restraint, but many Israelis are saying enough is enough.
Netanyahu said Israel would fight for the right to defend its people.
"We'll take whatever action is necessary to put a stop to this. This is not merely our right, it's also our duty, and it's something that I think is understood not only by you, who are here in Ashkelon today, but by any fair-minded person in any fair-minded government in the world. They would understand that it's our right to defend our people, and this is what we shall do," he said.
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When I started I was ok but the last two weeks I have had diahera and upset stomach.
I have been diagnosed with PCOS (ten years ago), but am also in the perimenopause phase of life as I'm 53. I am insulin resistant and while my blood sugar levels are normal, as is my A1C, my insulin level was a little high. I'm taking 1000mg daily (500mg once every twelve hours, with food). At the time this was prescribed to me I was also told to take vitamins D3 and B12. Initially the drug worked better than Metformin regarding the side effects, but about five weeks ago I started having extreme fatigue, difficulty taking deep breaths, and feeling like my heart is going to jump right out of my chest. The dizziness that sometimes comes along has me afraid to drive in my car alone, and I have had several bad dizzy spells while shopping or dining out with friends. I have indigestion almost constantly with Glumetza and feel hungry/nauseous all the time. There is also a problem with constipation and while the meds might cause diarrhea it seems I am having the opposite problem. I have been taking this medication for three months and now I suppose I am one of the few people who cannot take this type of medicine. I will continue controlling my diet with the plan given to me by the doctor, but I will not continue with this medicine because it is not worth it to me to feel so wrung out all of the time. Knowing that the side effects are what they are will give me additional incentive to stick to a good nutrition plan so hopefully I can avoid problems like this in the future.
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Bob and Linda Carey have been together since 1986. When Linda was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003, Bob decided to expand on an odd project he'd started: He'd taken a few pictures of himself in a pink tutu, and the unlikely images cheered Linda up and gave both of them something to focus on other than her diagnosis. What started as a silly gag has become an unlikely but lasting symbol of hope for cancer patients across the country.
Bob's Tutu Project raises money to help cancer patients cover sundry expenses related to their treatments through sales of his prints, his photo book Ballerina and donations. His Carey Foundation is partnered with CancerCare, a nationally run nonprofit, to help distribute the funds they raise.
We like Bob's take on dealing with cancer: "This all sucks, you know? And it's stupid that it's happening." But, he adds, "There's no reason for us to suffer through it like this. I'm here to make people happy."
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To all the readers: How do you like working 30 to 40 years, paying into Social Security and having the president tell you there will be no Social Security raise for the next two years because we have helped so many foreign countries? What happens if we, the United States, need help with the Twin Towers, who will help us? NOBODY.
Let's stop sending Social Security checks out of the country. Let's work here, spend our hard-earned dollars here and save our Social Security system.
The government agency workers, the state agency workers, the county agency workers and municipal workers all got nice raises for 2010. I guess it's alright to penalize the older people on Social Security.
It's time for all hard-working Americans to stand up for what they're working for. Demand a Social Security raise NOW.
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I have been looking but cannot for the life of me find a windows
explorer-type file manager program that will do one simple thing.
I want to be able to highlight a bunch of files from one folder, then
drag/drop or cut/copy/paste them into another folder, with the option
to auto-replace files if identical by name, size and modify date, or
auto-rename them if the filename is the same but the size or
modification date is different.
This seems like an extremely simple thing to want to do, and I have a
wonderful program called ThumbsPlus which does it perfectly for graphic
image files only, but I canot find any program that will do it for
regular files of any type.
What I *have* found are many far more complicated programs with all
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I have one scenario in my current project where client does not want to use Key X he want to change the the key E to F or F to E as and when required.
Procurment key F is maintained in some material A.
For this material A - Pur Req X000000001 exist now how to change the key to E for future requirements.
system does not allow to change the Key when Dep reqt exit for material A. Now if i am changing the Key in Table what will be the impact in my PR./PO.....
Also if the Key is E in material A and having one Prd order xxxx0002 now client want to procure it externally for future processing and he want to change the key F now what will the effect in my Prd Ord if i am changing the key from E to F.
Client Does not want to use Key --- X at any condition.
Kindly suggest is it better to change the Key using Table..................
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Ravi, unfortunately not everything that a customer wants makes sense, like in your case.
To me, it does not make any sense to keep on changing procuremt type often, from E to F or vice versa. That's what X is all about.
Please tell us what is your customer's reasons for not using X!
Hi Ravi,
You can not change procrument type fequently as you have to delete all the realted documents lik open PR/PO and close production orders which is not advisable in any case & no client would like to do that.
Please tell the client that only solution given by SAP is Procrument type X sothat you can decide whether you want to produce inhouse or procure from outside.
As Mario rightly pointed, you should convince cleint about standard functionality in sAP and use X as procurement type .
Otherwise use different material codes for external processing and inhouse production.
Unfortunatily you dont have anyother solution in this case.
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And while it's tough to be enamored with a guy who told a story about how dentists and doctors did not charge his mother for medical care after Gerlach's father was killed by a drunk driver and yet voted against health care reform, Gerlach could definitely present a significant obstacle for Tom Corbett.
On Monday, Gerlach again hit hard on the theme that state GOP leaders have cleared the field in an attempt to anoint Corbett as the party's sole choice for governor in 2012. But Gerlach will have none of it, and he seems to make an impression on audiences who get a chance to hear him in person.
This is a good sign for a guy who announced his gubernatorial run from his Washington office, leaving some to wonder how a Pennsylvania native could whiff on a chance to make that kind of statement in his hometown in western Pa., or his adopted home in Chester.
Gerlach should get in to see as many editorial boards and groups as he can. There are many others involved in the process of shaping public opinion besides GOP officials, and many others in the wider world of politics are convinced, as Gerlach is, that Corbett does have a conflict of interest issue with his investigation and prosecution of state's General Assembly.
It may not be enough to overcome the money and support Corbett has amassed. Corbett has the endorsement from Tom Ridge, Mark Schweiker and Dick Thornburgh, but this is the season for grassroots campaigns. And with his experience in the state Legislature and in Congress, Gerlach seems to hit a nerve with people who hear him, regardless of party affiliation.
With conservative Sam Rohrer also in the race, Corbett's anointment is on hold until the May primary. For anyone who likes real competition, the Republicans now have some of what the Democratic gubernatorial field has: Choice.
If I was Jim Gerlach, I would hook myself up with appointments for
every editorial board in Pennsylvania. He has an audience. Or rather,
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Guest Voice: At Brevillier Village, we treat all with dignity, respect
Brevillier Village is a proud supporter of the Dignity & Respect Campaign that began as an internal program at UPMC Healthcare System in 2008. The Dignity & Respect Campaign is now a national grass-roots initiative to encourage and promote the message of inclusion, beginning with the core belief that everyone deserves dignity and respect.
Brevillier Village is in the process of forming a Dignity & Respect Team to help advance this initiative within our organization. We want to thank Patty Curtin, one of our social workers, and Vickie Mottern, our volunteer and outreach coordinator, for being Brevillier Village's Champions for Dignity and Respect.
What is dignity? Dignity is "the quality or state of being worthy of honor or respect."
What is respect? Respect means showing regard and appreciation for the worth of someone or something.
The leadership team at Brevillier Village expects that all staff, volunteers, residents and family members will be guided to treat one another with dignity and respect. Brevillier staff is receiving ongoing training on the seven competencies of the Dignity & Respect program. They are:
- Be a champion of dignity and respect. This means having the courage to act.
- Manage your behavior. This includes being mindful of how we respond to others and how our behaviors impact others.
- Enable teamwork and collaboration. Respect individual differences and be flexible when things do not go the way we expect.
- Build cultural awareness. Being aware that our workplace has become more diverse and treating others the way you want to be treated is respect; treating others the way they want to be treated is building cultural awareness.
- Find common ground. Everyone may not have the same point of view, but by practicing patience and active listening, we maintain dignity and respect.
- Create an inclusive workplace, making inclusion, dignity and respect a part of day-to-day operations.
- Demonstrate community leadership. Helping others in need, working together on community projects, teaching others about what we do and encouraging employees to become involved in their communities show character.
Through implementing the Dignity & Respect Campaign at Brevillier Village, we hope to enrich the lives of residents, employees, family members and volunteers by creating a culture of trust, understanding, dignity and respect.
Through education and expectation, we can improve how we treat each other. We look forward to sharing this message through engaging projects and activities.
We have also included "dignity and respect" in our organization's recently updated philosophy as well as our job descriptions and employee evaluations.
We would like to thank Healthcare Ventures Alliance for the funding to enable the training of our champions, who in turn are training our employees. Healthcare Ventures Alliance is an alliance of not-for-profit, long-term care, assisted living and senior living facilities located in northwestern Pennsylvania. HVA offers partnering opportunities to improve the quality, cost and revenue position of its owner facilities.
We invite you to explore, accept and take the pledge to be a champion for dignity and respect in your home, workplace and place of worship. Include family, friends and co-workers. If everyone could be more respectful, wouldn't it be better for all of us?
Please visit the Dignity & Respect Campaign website at www.dignityandrespect.org. Go online and take the pledge. Read and put into practice the 30 Tips of Dignity and Respect. We challenge you.
KRISTIN LAINE is director of admissions at Brevillier Village, which provides housing and health care in Harborcreek Township. She is a member of Brevillier's Dignity & Respect Team.


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Students named to the second quarter honor roll at Albert Cammon Middle School in St. Rose are:
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Sixth grade: Gabrielle Abate, Cayla Dent, Shelby Nelson and Angelina Wood.
Seventh grade: Nicholas Dufresne, Kalyn Green, Marshay Stevenson.
Eighth grade: Carly Brown and Gabrielle Hebert.
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Sixgth grade: Zeenat Akhtar, Julianna Berger, Devin Christopher, Chase Cook, Jay'la Grayson,Kai Hart, Dauante Jefferson, Gillian Kimble, Joshua Lewis, Haylee Middlebrook, Keva Peters,Mark Trahan, Hannah Walton and Donielle White.
Seventh grade: Roman Brown, Gabriel Dessauer, Brianna Hill, Celine Jenkins, Abigail Johnson, Logan Rainer, Bernard Reynaud, Kyler Thomas and Christopher Walther.
Eighth grade: Marcelo Gonzalez, Cassandra Herlache, Fabian Jenkins, Danicka Johnson, Cara Ursin and Ricco Wheat.


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shown in Fig. P6.51, a divider separates 1 lb mass of
shown in Fig. P6.51, a divider separates 1 lb mass of
carbon monoxide (CO) from a thermal reservoir at 1508F.
The carbon monoxide, initially at 608F and 150 lbf/in.2,
expands isothermally to a final pressure of 10 lbf/in.2 while
receiving heat transfer through the divider from the reservoir.
The carbon monoxide can be modeled as an ideal gas.
(a) For the carbon monoxide as the system, evaluate the
work and heat transfer, each in Btu, and the amount of
entropy produced, in Btu/R.
(b) Evaluate the entropy production, in Btu/R, for an
enlarged system that includes the carbon monoxide and the
divider, assuming the state of the divider remains unchanged.
Compare with the entropy production of part (a) and
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The Baltimore Ravens usually aren't a team that makes a big splash in free agency, as general manager Ozzie Newsome tends to thrive in finding bargain deals who fly under the radar (Daryl Smith, anybody?). This year, however, may be an exception to that rule. With plenty of needs and the requisite cap room to address those needs, the Ravens will be a bigger presence on the free-agency market than usual.
Don't get me wrong—they won't make splash moves. Newsome isn't going to shell out tons of money and make the headlines, because that's just not how he operates. But the Ravens are going to be aggressive in rebuilding the roster and getting back to winning ways.
Free agency opens on March 11, so here's everything you need to know as that date draws nearer.


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LA Noire Review
We've had games that let us play cop before, of course, but it's hard to remember anything that's ever come this close to making us feel like we're actually doing the job.
We've had games that let us play cop before, of course, but it's hard to remember anything that's ever come this close to making us feel like we're actually doing the job. I could have spent half of this review going on about the banter Phelps shares with his four partners - you get one on each desk, and they damn near steal the show - but as much as I love these cynical, hard-drinking antiheroes, they're only part of the big picture. In the end, LA Noire is much more than the sum of its parts.
With a project this ambitious, it's only natural that some of these parts fare better than others. Given how incredible the game looks, it's easy to forgive the rare occasions (on Xbox 360) when the frame rate dips a little, or when a texture pops in a little later than expected. The investigation mechanics shine, but the handling in higher-tempo sequences may not be to everyone's taste. While the controls for on-foot pursuit are excellent, utilising a system that's not too dissimilar to Assassin's Creed's Free Run trigger, melee combat has been boiled down an overly simple timing exercise.
Gunplay is handled more competently, with a simple-but-solid take on established cover systems, but it's still a good thing that it doesn't crop up too often. Prolonged shoot-outs are usually reserved for the most significant beats in the sprawling plot, ensuring that they still feel like a big occasion when they do crop up. There are some pleasingly creative settings for several of these battles, too - don't worry, I won't spoil anything. It's a shame that explosive barrels make an unwarranted cameo, but thankfully you'll soon forget all about them.
There are other quirks and gameplay one-offs that pop up across the 24-odd hour duration of the story, but really these little diversions are just icing on the cake. On a similar note, the collectible cars feel like superfluous bonuses given how consistently excellent the main story is - and thanks to the malleable nature of case progression, there's more than enough content to warrant a second trip-through.
Even without the prospect of alternative leads, missed conversations and the like, you'd probably still want to see it all again. There's something entrancing about the way this game plunges you into the violence, the corruption, and the sadness of post-war Los Angeles. Each of the four major desks has a remarkably different tone, and while the slow reveal of Phelps himself is the major narrative thread, it's equally true to say the dark heart of the city itself is an equally important protagonist. As you stoop to inspect the naked body of a mutilated young woman, as you shakedown a gambling racket in a dusky backroom, as you pick through the skeletal cinders of a burnt-out building… as you do these things, you'll silently admit the truth: you don't want to stop the bleakness, you want to revel in it.


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The photographer who took pictures of a topless Cameron Diaz nearly 15 years ago and then tried to sell them back to her has been found guilty of forgery, attempted grand theft and perjury.
John Rutter, 42, who photographed a 19-year-old Diaz in 1992, long before the actress had become a household name in films such as There's Something About Mary and Charlie's Angels, faces up to six years in prison. Diaz, then an aspiring model, posed in leather boots and fishnet stockings.
"Although I wish that this unfortunate situation hadn't occurred in the first place, I am very gratified that justice has been served," Diaz said in a statement. At the time the photos were snapped, she was an aspiring model, and posed in leather boots and fishnet stockings.
In 2003, Rutter contacted Diaz and demanded $3.5 million for the images, or else he would sell them to other buyers who would publish them in concordance with the release of Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle. Diaz testified that Rutter told her the buyers were "going to use this against you" in a magazine spread and bus and billboard ads. Diaz then contacted authorities who set up a sting operation and arrested Rutter.
In court, Rutter said he did not forge a model release form, but when cross-examined he admitted to lying to Diaz and in court papers. He was convicted of forgery for faking Diaz's signature on the form, and perjury for lying in a sworn declaration that her signature was authentic.
Diaz has said she is not ashamed of the photos, some of which feature her holding a chain attached to a male model's neck.
Rutter, who was free on $250,000 bond during the trial, was taken into custody after the verdict. He will be sentenced on Sept. 15.
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Losses of immunoglobulins were measured in ten patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis. Mean immunoglobulin losses per 80 liter dialysis were as follows: IgG 17.9 gm, IgA 3.8 gm, and IgM 0.78 gm. Bleeding during dialysis generally accounted for less than 10% of these losses. lgA/lgG and lgM/lgG ratios in dialysate and serum were similar suggesting that the peritoneal membrane is permeable to higher molecular weight molecules. This was confirmed by the demonstration of peritoneal permeability to dextrans of greater than 150,000 molecular weight. In the absence of compensatory increases in synthesis, losses of immunoglobulins of the magnitude described in patients on chronic peritoneal dialysis programs could result in hypoglobulinemia and altered host resistance.
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Sunday polo matches to help fight cancer
The "Ride to Survive" polo event, a fundraiser for the Hawaii Children's Cancer Foundation, is scheduled for Sunday at Maui Polo Club in Makawao as part of a trio of matches.
A junior match is to begin at 11 a.m. The charity match, in which big-wave surfers will compete, is scheduled for 12:30 p.m., and is to be followed by the Abbie DeCoite Memorial Ilima Cup at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $10, and can be purchased in advance at Charley's Restaurant in Paia, Aloha Cowboy in Makawao and Hi-Tech Surf Sports in Kahului.
For more information, go to mauipoloclub.com.
Motor sports events set for next month
Stock and sprint car racing, and a demolition derby, are scheduled for Nov. 2 at the circle track at Paradise Speedway in Puunene, and endurocross competitions are set for Nov. 9 at the Maui Motocross Association's track.
Gates will open at 3:30 p.m. for both events. On Nov. 2, practice laps are to begin at sunset. On Nov. 9, they will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Spectator admission for each day will cost $10 for adults and $2 for youths 6-12, with no charge for anyone 5 and under.
For more information on the Nov. 2 events, go to paradisespeedwaymaui.com.
For more information on the Nov. 9 events, go to mauimotox.com.
Habitat for Humanity golf event on Nov. 2
The 13th annual Habitat for Humanity Maui Golf Extravaganza tournament is scheduled for Nov. 2 at Kahili Golf Course in Wailuku, with a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start.
The entry fee for the four-person scramble is $175 per person, which also pays for breakfast, a party after the event and eligibility for prizes, including a car and a motorcycle for hole-in-one contests.
For more information, go to habitat-maui.org or call 242-1140.


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HONOLULU - The expansion of legally recognized same-sex unions has stalled in the Rainbow State, where gay rights advocates plan lawsuits and supporters of traditional marriage want voters to settle the issue once and for all.
Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle vetoed a civil unions bill Tuesday in a blow to the spread of state-sanctioned gay partnerships across the nation, a debate that caught fire in Hawaii in the 1990s and isn't going away anytime soon.
''We're disappointed but not defeated,'' said Tambry Young, a leader in the effort for civil unions who is raising her daughter with her partner. ''There are a lot of families being discriminated against, like my family. We'll do whatever it takes.''
The Republican governor and religious organizations said the people of the state - not their elected leaders or judges - should vote on whether to reserve marriage for couples of a man and a woman.
Hawaii residents already did something similar in 1998, when voters overwhelming approved the nation's first ''defense of marriage'' constitutional amendment.
The American Civil Liberties Union and Lambda Legal say they will file a lawsuit within a few weeks.
It will seek equal rights and obligations for committed same-sex couples, without asking the courts to grant the title of ''marriage'' or ''civil union'' for their relationships.
''Luckily for the people of Hawaii, however, our constitution prevents discrimination based on sexual orientation,'' said Laurie Temple, an attorney for the ACLU of Hawaii. ''If the governor won't honor her oath to uphold the constitution, the courts will.''
The vetoed legislation would have allowed both same-sex and opposite-sex couples to form civil unions, with identical rights that the state provides to married couples.
Hawaii would have become the sixth state to essentially grant the rights of marriage to same-sex couples without authorizing marriage itself. Five other states and the District of Columbia permit same-sex marriage.
Lingle said she is opposed to same-sex marriage and the civil unions bill ''is essentially marriage by another name'' because it has the same ''rights, benefits, responsibilities and protections.''
''In the end, I came to believe that this is something that I shouldn't be deciding for the state by myself,'' she said. ''Everyone in the state should have a chance to vote on it.''
The idea of allowing the people to decide on gay marriage would revisit the divisive 1998 vote, when 69 percent of Hawaii voters approved a constitutional amendment empowering the state Legislature to ban such unions.
''Let the people decide,'' said Francis Oda, who heads the conservative Hawaii Family Forum. ''For the very fundamental issues of our society, it's important for the people to have a say.''
It's already too late for that kind of question to reach the ballot in this year's election, meaning voters couldn't weigh in until 2012 at the soonest. In addition, putting the gay marriage question on the ballot wouldn't necessarily resolve whether the state can have same-sex civil unions.
History may be repeating itself in the Aloha State, where previous court fights and election battles put Hawaii on the front lines of the gay rights movement.
Before voters approved the defense of marriage amendment, Hawaii nearly became the first state to legalize same-sex marriage following a 1993 Hawaii Supreme Court ruling.
The author of that opinion, former Justice Steven Levinson, said Tuesday he fears the ''tyranny of the majority.'' Individual rights and protections are assured by the state and U.S. constitutions, not by voters, he said.
''You don't determine what they are by popular will,'' Levinson said.
Hawaii decision-makers will almost certainly pursue another possibility, outside the courtroom or ballot box. The majority Democratic state Legislature will likely start over by considering a new civil unions measure next year, as they have every session since 2001.
Both sides say they're prepared for the giant rallies, extensive public hearings and contentious votes that inevitably accompany the legislative process. If another civil unions measure passes the Legislature, it could face a different fate because Lingle is term limited and leaves office in December.
Among the Democrats seeking the governor's office in this November's elections, former Rep. Neil Abercrombie supports civil unions while Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann wants voters to decide. The leading Republican candidate, Lt. Gov. James ''Duke'' Aiona, supports a new constitutional amendment reserving marriage between a man and woman.


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The NFL schedule maker sure has a sick sense of humor. Off an 0-16 season, the Lions opened on the road against the New Orleans Saints and the league's top passing attack. For their home opener, the Lions get a matchup against the Vikings and the league's top rushing offense. Adrian Peterson ran for 180 yards and three touchdowns against the Cleveland Browns last weekend. And Brett Favre, whose job is handing off to Peterson this year, is no slouch, either. He still can throw it deep.
Lions rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford struggled in his NFL debut, throwing three interceptions. The bigger problem, though, is the Lions' 33 yards rushing against the Saints. If the offensive line doesn't create some running lanes for Kevin Smith, forget it.
Edge: Vikings
It just isn't a fair fight. The Lions can't rush the passer and still have a patchwork secondary. Saints quarterback Drew Brees lit them up for six touchdown passes and led New Orleans to a league-best 515 yards of total offense in Week 1. Detroit's linebackers should pile up the tackles chasing after Peterson, but that's not a good thing.
Meanwhile, the Vikings possess the league's nastiest front line in end Jared Allen and run-stuffing tackles Pat and Kevin Williams. Allen has 57 1/2 sacks since 2004, most in the NFL.
It is possible to move the football through the air against the Vikings, but that's only if the Lions manage to keep Stafford upright long enough to find an open receiver.
Edge: Vikings
The Lions, who look much improved on special teams compared to last season, found a potential game breaker in rookie kickoff returner Aaron Brown.
The Vikings found the same in rookie Percy Harvin, who can run it, catch it and return it. It's a close call, but, if Detroit placekicker Jason Hanson is back to full strength, the Lions rate a slight edge in at least one phase of the game.
Edge: Lions
Brad Childress, who has a 25-24 coaching record in the NFL, is under immense pressure to produce a Super Bowl championship in Minneapolis. He helped orchestrate Favre's arrival in hopes of the free-agent gunslinger leading the Vikings to the promised land.
Childress had been rumored to be on the hot seat until Minnesota began winning games during the second half of last season. Until Jim Schwartz leads the Lions to their first win, he gets an incomplete.
Edge: Vikings
The Lions are 1-6 against the Vikings at Ford Field. Minnesota has won 13 of the past 14 matchups between these NFC North rivals. The Lions lost twice to the Vikings last season by a combined six points because Peterson kept putting the ball on the turf. The chances of that happening again are slim.
Here's some frosting: Favre will pass former Vikings great Jim Marshall and move into first place on the all-time NFL consecutive starts streak with No. 271 this afternoon against the Lions.
Edge: Vikings
Minnesota 38, Detroit 13
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SANTA FE, N.M. - A film and media day here this month spotlighted the massive job-creating potential of movies and the arts. The film industry is this state's "biggest job creation program since the Manhattan Project," union leader Jon Hendry said at the event.
Instead of making weapons of mass destruction, like the Manhattan Project scientists and technicians and support staff did in New Mexico in the 1940s, the state's film industry has created more than 12,000 new film and film-related jobs, said Hendry, who is business agent for IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees) Local 480, the union representing New Mexico film and television technicians.
More than 1,000 students, film workers and members of the public came out to New Mexico Film and Media Day here Feb. 5. The event was co-sponsored by Local 480 and the New Mexico Film Office
Inside a massive tent decorated with photographs of working New Mexicans were informational booths set up by schools, unions, professional organizations and businesses. Outside were trailers for hair and make-up, wardrobe, and craft services, as well as special demonstrations of a boom and wind machine.
Hundreds of film technicians encouraged students to participate in on-site filming of a short movie and public service announcements for New Mexico non-profit organizations. "It was great to see kids from all over the state working with union members on honing their skills," said Hendry.
According to Lisa Strout, head of the New Mexico Film Office, nearly 14,000 students in the state are studying film and media.
The New Mexico film community hosted a breakfast for mayors and tribal leaders, thanking them for their support of the growth of the state's film industry.
Said Hendry, "The tribal leaders and mayors and other local government officials have been incredibly supportive of the effort to bring more film projects to New Mexico. There are over 12,000 new film and related film jobs that have been created by this industry, which just happens to be the biggest job creation program since the Manhattan Project."
The previous night, the tent was home to a reception for state legislators and invited guests. Two noteworthy producers attended: Tony Mark, of "The Hurt Locker" (nine Oscar nominations) and Dan Dubiecki, of "Up In The Air" (six Oscar nominations). Both are members of the Directors Guild of America.
The Film and Media Day coincided with the state's legislative session, in which state Senate Bills 235 and 248 have proposed limiting funding available to the film industry. In the Feb. 7 issue of "The New Mexican," writer Robert Nott noted that "on Friday state film office representatives distributed a letter from actor/director/producer Robert Redford extolling the virtues of New Mexico's film incentives and suggesting that if the incentives are capped, 'this would devastate the state's economy. Thousands would become unemployed.'"
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1 Kings 3:3-15 ~ Open Ears Lead to Wise Hearts
When was the last time you were in over your head, the last time you were in a situation that was more than you could handle? Maybe you had gone to a new school or to college and felt that everyone there was smarter than you. Maybe you started a new job and were overwhelmed by all that you were supposed to learn and do. Maybe you married into a new family and felt outnumbered by all the new people and new family traditions. When was the last time you realized you were in over your head?
When Solomon became king of Israel at age thirty, he realized he was over his head. So many people to take care of! So many tough decisions to make day after day! One decision in particular may have troubled him. He had to find a way to protect his kingdom from the superpower to his south, Egypt. So he made an alliance with the pharaoh, which he sealed by marrying the pharaoh's daughter. It was a highly irregular arrangement. In the annals of Egypt it was written, "From time immemorial no daughter of the king of Egypt is given to anyone." (Letters excavated from Tel Amarna) In the Law of Moses it was forbidden to marry the daughters of other countries who worshiped other gods. But Solomon, to avoid war with Egypt, married the pharaoh's daughter and brought her home. Had he done the right thing? Was he up to the task of governing? And what about the other tough decisions that would surely present themselves to him in the royal court – complex cases awaiting him day after day? Solomon realized he was in over his head. He knew he needed help.
So Solomon went to a high place called Gibeon. A high place was where people came to worship and offer sacrifice. There was no temple yet in Jerusalem, so Solomon went to the high place nearby, taking animals to sacrifice as a burnt offering. That evening, with his offering still smoldering, Solomon lay down to sleep at Gibeon. He hoped that maybe the Lord would appear to him in his sleep. He was not disappointed. The Lord appeared to Solomon and said, "Ask what I should give you."
Now, if the Lord ever came to you and said, "Ask one thing I should give you. Name it and it's yours," what would you ask for? What one thing do you need from the Lord most of all right now? Long life? Riches? Love? Health? Peace? Payback? What one thing would you ask God for?
Solomon asked for this: "Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, able to discern between good and evil…" (3:9) He asked for an "understanding mind." A literal translation of the phrase would be, "a listening heart." Back then people said that the heart was the seat of all thought and decision making. "Give me a God-listening heart," asked Solomon. In that moment, he demonstrated great self-awareness and humility. He knew himself well enough to recognize the quality he lacked. Give me a listening heart, O God. So I can hear and obey your word, so I can have the wisdom to discern what is right and wrong. It may have been the best and noblest moment of Solomon's entire reign.
God was impressed. Solomon could have asked for long life or riches or victory over his enemies. So God gave him a wise and discerning heart. And then God gave much of what Solomon didn't ask for, riches and honor. And if Solomon would keep God's statutes and commands, he could have long life too. As Jesus said centuries later, "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added unto you."
From then on, Solomon began to show great wisdom and discernment in his rulings. To his court one day came two prostitutes who shared a dwelling. Both had recently had babies. But one night as all were sleeping, one of the mothers accidentally rolled over her baby and smothered it. Then she quietly switched her dead baby for the live baby of the other mother. In the morning the other mother woke up to a dead infant next to her, but as daylight came, she could tell it was not her baby. She realized what had happened.
So the two mothers came to Solomon with the surviving child, and before him each made their claim to it. Solomon said, "Bring me a sword. Divide the living boy in two, then give half to the one, and half to the other." Immediately one of the women, "because compassion for her son burned within her" – cried out "Don't kill him! Give her the boy!" Meanwhile the other woman said, "If I can't have it no one can. Go ahead with the sword." Then Solomon commanded, "Give the first woman the living boy; do not kill him. She is his mother." And the whole kingdom marveled at the wisdom of Solomon. (1 Kings 3:16-28)
And along with the wisdom, the riches and the honor did come, just as God had promised. So Solomon made a marvelous beginning. He was so gifted. He had so much potential. He was on his way to being a most effective king. But there is more to be told.
In your high school, do you remember who was elected, "Most Likely to Succeed?" Wouldn't it be interesting to check back and to see what became of him or her? I'd imagine that some of the "most likely to succeed" did go on and make a name for themselves. But we also remember others who were so gifted, who had everything going for them, but who crashed and burned. They sparkled for a while, but then fizzled out.
Solomon sparkled for a while, well more than a while; he reigned for forty years. He began a most ambitious building program: a temple, a palace, a city wall. But to do that, Solomon drafted thirty thousand Israelites into forced labor to build them. And Solomon taxed and taxed his people to pay for it all. And Solomon kept more and more of that wealth in his personal treasury. His rich lifestyle became legendary.
And remember the Pharoah's daughter that he married in order to protect his southern border? She wasn't the last one. Solomon continued to make treaties with other kings on other borders and took their daughters as wives as well. And there was the problem. Each wife worshipped a different god, gods named Astarte or Milcom or Chemosh or Molech. Some of those religions even practiced child sacrifice. His wives continued to worship those gods. Worse, Solomon even built temples for his wives' gods and worshiped with them.
What happened to Solomon? At first, he had a God-listening heart. But eventually "his wives turned away his heart after other gods." (1 Kings 11:4) His listening heart stopped listening to God. As he pursued other gods and used other people for his personal wealth and glory, his kingdom began to crack under the strain of it all. Then at the age of seventy, Solomon died. He was "hardly cold in his grave when revolution split the country in two." So Solomon ended up "one of the wisest fools who ever wore a crown." (Frederick Buechner, Peculiar Treasures, p. 161)
This king, most likely to succeed, had started out so well and so wisely. It is written that Solomon composed three thousand proverbs. (1 Kings 4:32) But Solomon's life turned into a living proverb of the folly of a heart that turned after other gods.
His life is a living proverb of how important it is to keep a God-listening heart. At twenty or thirty, you and I may start with so much going for us, with a heart that is all ears for God. Then our years and decades are consumed by building our personal kingdoms. We are tempted to use others for our own benefit. We are tempted to forget God. The more power we gain, the more we are corrupted by it. We start believing that we got where we are because of our own wisdom.
How can we keep from becoming another Solomon story? How can we keep from burning out or fizzling out? How can we stay in it for the long haul — such as in teaching, or in marriage, or in business, or in governing, or in ministry — without becoming just another wise fool like Solomon? If you could ask God for one thing to help you do that, what would it be?
Give me a listening heart, O God. Give me a God-listening heart. Keep my heart listening to you, not only when I'm twenty or thirty, but also when I'm forty or fifty or more.
Around the world, believers are re-learning what it means to have a listening heart. It means to build into our lives more silence, more reflection, more contemplation on where and how God is at work in the world. It means to pray to God, "My desire is to do what you desire of me."
But in the end, it means that a listening heart can only come from God. It's the gift of God. It all starts with God. And there is our only hope, that God is the kind of God who will respond to our imperfect love with undeserved blessings. Young Solomon, over his head and desperate for help, was already a curious mix of piety and flirting with other gods. Yet when Solomon cracked open the door of his heart to God, God jumped in with grace and blessing beyond measure. If only Solomon had kept that door open.
And the same for us. We come crying to God when we realize that we are in over our heads. We come to God even though we're still flirting with our other gods (you know the usual — wealth, power, self). But when we open the door of our hearts just a crack, God jumps in with grace and blessing beyond measure.
So crack open the door of your heart to God. Admit that you're over your head. Ask God for the thing you need most of all, a God-listening heart. And God will grant you just that, and much more.
And if, as the years have gone on and you have done well for yourself, if you have stopped listening to God, if you have turned into a wise fool who is still over your head, then crack open the door of your heart again. You'll be surprised that God is still waiting.
– Douglas E. Murray
My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me.
Nor do I really know myself. And the fact that I think I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so.
But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you.
And I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire.
And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road though I may know nothing about it.
Therefore, I will trust you always, though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death, I will not fear, for you are ever with me.
You will never leave me to face my struggles alone. Amen.


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FACScan and FACSCalibur:
To sign up for time on the FACScan or FACSCalibur through the Internet, you need to obtain a USERNAME and PASSWORD from Sergei Rudchenko.
To reach the sign-up tables for these instruments, please click on the "SIGN UP" link at the end of this section. Alternatively, call 212.606.1925 or e-mail email@example.com to reserve time.
Please allow sufficient time for instrument start-up (about ten minutes) and post-experiment instrument cleaning and data backup (usually about 20 minutes) when calculating your estimated usage. Please sign up only for the time you really need; all users will be billed for any time signed up for, regardless of whether the time was actually used. If you need to cancel or modify a scheduled run, please follow the instructions on the "SIGN UP" link.
When using the instruments, please carefully follow the posted basic preventive maintenance instructions. When you have completed your experiment, please remember to flush the instrument with 10% bleach and distilled water according to the posted directions. Each user should empty the waste tank and refill the sheath after use. Sheath fluid is provided by the Core. These directions must be followed, no matter how small your experiment. Following these simple maintenance instructions will greatly enhance day-to-day instrument performance and minimize downtime for servicing. Repeated failure to take care of the instrument in this manner will necessitate frequent replacement of the fluidic system, with resultant instrument downtime and increased user costs.
Monday mornings from 10:00 am to 12 noon are reserved by the Core Director for routine FACScan and FACSCalibur preventative maintenance. Please do not plan to use the instruments during this time.
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GE Healthcare and Affibody are collaborating on the development of a Her2-targeted PET imaging agent. The companies plan to begin clinical trials later this year. It is hoped that these studies will ultimately pave the way for better targeting of anti-Her2 therapies to those patients most likely to benefit.
Clinical trials will investigate the confirmation of Her2 status in patients with breast cancer recurrence, determine if Her 2 status changes over time, monitor therapy in metastatic breast cancer patients receiving anti-Her2 treatments, and help resolve indeterminate Her2 tests.
"Our clinical data," notes David Bejker, CEO of Affibody, "the first of which was presented at the 34th San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium last December, is the result of collaborative research with leading academics and has led us to believe that a Her2-targeted PET imaging agent may benefit many cancer patients."
Marivi Mendizabal, head of research for GE Healthcare, medical diagnostics, adds, "The partnership brings together the best of several distinct offerings: GE Healthcare's market expertise in the global PET market, industrialization, and commercialization and Affibody's expertise in generating high-affinity binders and initial clinical data. We expect a productive collaboration, with leading academics and the pharma industry to help this research reach its full potential."
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