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Film London once again rolls out its Production Finance Market, which brings together producers and filmmakers with sales agents, financiers and distributors. The two-day confab takes place Oct. 20-21.
Other activities include four days of industry screenings, among them a "Meet the Buyer" session on Oct. 20 and the weeklong mentoring program "Think-Shoot-Distribute," which brings together up-and-coming filmmakers with industry professionals.
The fest's multimedia "Power to the Pixel" forum returns for the third year, while Irish Film Board topper Simon Perry will deliver a keynote address to students and recently graduated filmmakers.
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Debunking Five Myths About the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA)
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Over the next two weeks, Korean and U.S. trade negotiators plan to meet behind closed doors with hopes of reaching an agreement on the Korus FTA before March 31 deadline. In response, South Korean civil society is heightening its resistance with strong actions planned by the Korean Alliance Against the Korea-US FTA until early April. A relay hunger strike began on March 19, 2007, and by the end of the month, over 1,000 South Koreans representing a broad sector of civil society are expected to join.
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Posted on 10/05/2008 8:23:57 AM PDT by Behind Liberal Lines
This is one of the scariest things I've ever seen: a group of kids wearing paramilitary uniforms, marching and chanting to the man who is probably our next president as if he's some third world dictator.
The left likes to call Bush a "Nazi." I don't recall him ever making or encouraging kids to sing songs about him and chant his name.
Get em ready folks. We live in interesting times.
The only question remaining is what wil be the final nature of the storm. Government backed thugs or minority rrea backed thugs that could wind uo meaning pretty much the same thing.
The ones who are saying that most Americans want to get along with each other are right. Unfortunately, it will only take about 3% of the population in urban areas to really cause problems that won't be surmounted by the police.
Yeah, that really threw me. These kids are going to be passionately and combatively devoted to Obama over...Heath insurance?
So much of Obama's style is downright Hitleresque, but oddly is without a core cause people will truly and viscerally be devoted to.
The point is to demonstrate blind obedience and brainwashing.
I wonder when they will be issued batons, then tasers, then Glocks, then M-16s?
They'll make good targets.
As soon as Obama can funnel money from Congress into the Homeland Civilian Security Forces that are supposed to match the US Army in budget and power.
BURYING THEM HELL!! Clean 'em, oil 'em, load up lots of box mags, reload the brass that's lying around, go the range and get 'em sighted in. Hell, it's DEER HUNTIN' SEASON IN THESE PARTS, PARTNER!
An Obama victory is not going to result in an instant gun/ban roundup!! HELLO, he won't take office until January. And even if he were to do the unthinkable, why bury your guns. Who is going to use them when, if you are not willing to use them then??
Any over-the-top gun ban will be completely ignored by millions of patriotic Americans and absolutely any attempt to confiscate private arms will be the "line in the sand" quickly followed by the "millions of shots heard round the world" as agents on anti-constitutional fascism are put into their graves by the thousands.
Probably batons, Glocks, and M-16s.
Already in process. This could be interesting.
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When you ask energy experts what headlines to watch for in President Obama's second term, you're likely to hear about issues that are hot right now: the possibility of new greenhouse gas regulations, growth of U.S. oil and gas, prospects for wind energy and distributed solar, LNG exports, and the like. All of these will almost certainly be in the news. But I'll hazard another guess: odds are high that many of the biggest headlines and decisions will be about things that we aren't even thinking about today.
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Never reluctant to stick his nose into somebody else's business, super-agent Scott Boras said the owners of the New York Mets are hurting baseball and should sell the team.
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#32 - infinitereaper ONLINE
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#74 to #32 - darkangeloffire
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I saw some of the kid stuff (Medabots, Pokemon, some Digimon) but then I started watching Naruto and I liked it. Then one day the summer before my junior year in high school, my cousin showed me Hellsing Ultimate and Girls Bravo. Hellsing is great. And Girls Bravo had me on the floor with the first few jokes. Ever since then, I've seen many (but not a super duper whole lot of) anime.
#107 to #74 - kokkodellrrisch
Reply 0(08/23/2013) [-]
Naruto is for kids.
#117 to #107 - darkangeloffire
Reply 0(08/23/2013) [-]
I respectfully disagree.
#119 to #117 - kokkodellrrisch
Reply 0(08/23/2013) [-]
It's at the least immature.
#121 to #119 - darkangeloffire
Reply 0(08/23/2013) [-]
I can see that. But only parts of it. A good amount, mostly Shippuden, can be quite dark.
#123 to #121 - kokkodellrrisch
Reply 0(08/23/2013) [-]
If you want a mature action anime you should watch Fate/zero, it doesn't insult your intelligence and actually has protagonists that are over 20.
#124 to #123 - darkangeloffire
Reply 0(08/23/2013) [-]
I know about Fate/Zero and I plan to watch it (Crispin Freeman is in the dub, what more reason do I need?) But I like Naruto's story. Both the immaturity and the dark parts.
#126 to #124 - kokkodellrrisch
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I can't watch dubs, i watch everything in the language it was made in. Dubs in anime are also usually very bad compared to the original. Have you tried watching a subbed anime? It's usually better.
#127 to #126 - darkangeloffire
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Yes I have. However I also disagree. Dubs have a lot of effort put into them (Well, most do) and I prefer dubs. Sub versions are good but shows like Hellsing Ultimate, Code Geass, Digimon Tamers Fontier an Data Squad, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, and Trigun have great dubs.
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god damn where can i find that i remember watching that as a kid and never finishing it it was awesome!
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It's called code lyoko, the voice acting is a little iffy at times but it's definitely a good watch.
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thanks i remember looking for it a while ago were can i go to find this?
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its also on netflix
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Northwestern was reeling and run ragged, having been beaten down by two elite opponents to start Big Ten play. A young team still experiencing growing pains needed a dose of confidence as a cure. That's what a 70-54 road win over Penn State provided.
There's no denying, the 8-7 Nittany Lions are a below-average squad—that's putting it nicely. They proved it on Thursday, shooting a meager 31.6 percent including hitting just three of 15 three-pointers. But after drubbings from No. 2 Michigan and No. 9 Minnesota, a matchup with weaker competition was welcomed by the Wildcats.
The Wildcats were in need of a morale booster, a game which would showcase their potential. Most importantly, they just needed to know they can still win a game.
The stat sheet reflected what many hoped from the sans-Drew Crawford Cats. There were four players tallying double-figure points, with David Sobolewski, Reggie Hearn, and Jared Swopshire leading the way.
Across the board, the blowout victory serves Northwestern well.
One week ago, Sobolewski sat in the postgame press conference with a scowl on his face. He was eager for a matchup with Michigan's Trey Burke, arguably the nation's best point guard. Sobolewski finished the game with just seven points, and his Northwestern team never stood a chance.
As Northwestern's emotional leader, Sobolewski must pace his team in the stat sheet, too. He can smile after this game, leading all scorers with 18 points. He'll be happier with the fact that NU is finally in the win column.
Thus far, the Jared Swopshire swan song hasn't met the high hopes that were built up. The Louisville transfer brought in Final Four experience, but had yet to show the confidence his impressive résumé should have developed.
Swopshire showed his scoring abilities, posting nine points in the opening nine minutes—part of a 17-point performance and his best game in a Northwestern uniform. The fifth-year senior can greatly benefit from a breakout game.
From the perspective of freshman guard Kale Abrahamson, a 10-point performance offers a reassuring mental boost that he can be an impact player in the Big Ten. A long-distance three-pointer had him grinning ear to ear as he ran back on defense.
NU will need production from its young guard, who has been thrown into an adverse situation. The standout performance in a comfortable win bodes well moving forward.
Even head coach Bill Carmody can feel good from the victory. His starters carried the load, while bench players Alex Marcotullio, Tre Demps, and Mike Turner played important minutes off the pine.
Carmody appears settled in with an eight-man rotation for now, while Nikola Cerina and Sanjay Lumpkin remain sidelined with injuries. Seeing his team succeed—even if it was against a lowly opponent—has to feel good.
There are greater challenges ahead for the Wildcats; contests with Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana await them in the coming nine days. They can worry about those later.
Northwestern finally has something to feel good about. A little confidence is just the medicine it needed.
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"never be bulled into silence, never allow yourself to be a victim, accept no ones definition of your life, define yourself " - unknown
Saturday, March 10, 2012
I Am Not Different
I found out today that I am not different than all those around me and as much as they want to change everyone around them including me and thinks of me as westernized and probably not a good Muslim, I think of them as backward and want to change them too !!
this worries me a lot. cuz honestly what makes me different or better if I am fighting what they are doing but on the opposite side.
I need to accept people more for who they are and never change them..
but wait..doesn't that mean letting those haters of everyone live in their daily hate circle or shall we change them..
I am really preoccupied in myself that I stopped learning long time ago..
time to recharge.
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You are you .They are they. Just be yourself.ReplyDelete
I have been there too!!ReplyDelete
But reaching that realization makes you think of ways not to be like that you know..
So I think that whenever someone criticizes me because of our differences, I just remain calm and don't let that thought of stereotyping them come to mind. We all are different that is why each one of us has our own individuality.
well-said :)
I guess that's what I should do "to remain calm and don't let that thought of stereotyping them come to mind" ..
thanks a lot for the advice my dear :)
right... :-)ReplyDelete
It's never easy to accept people the way they are, sometime we don't understand them or would like them to be the same as we are.ReplyDelete
If somebody is not nice with you or say something that hurts, I found that the best thing to do is stay calm, say a prayer and leave it there.
Be proud of who you are Wafa!
Exactly :)
and I always struggle with this, cuz growing up in a society where being different is wrong is one of the worst thing, I want to accept people, I don't want to be the thing I hate.
I love your advice a lot Marie "stay calm, say a prayer and leave it there". Thanks a lot for that :)
and I will, I will one day :)
Wafa, you certainly will. It took me years to get there and still some times I struggle again.ReplyDelete
May God help you dear.
Your kind words really lift me up :)


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Sometimes that little voice gets drowned out by the pressures of travel, preparation for the big meal, battles for deals at the store.
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Getting up early because the chickadees are chirping or a Carolina Wren has set up a racket (or because the sun rises at 5:57 a.m.), for a lot of us, the radio is good company in the early hours.
While starting coffee and putting strawberry jam on toast, I've noticed more and more food and agriculture stories making it on the air these days. These programs cover major issues of the day (like the plight of honeybees), and sometimes answer questions I haven't been able to figure out for myself. Like, which kinds of fish are not in danger of overfishing or extinction and are ok to eat?
I love that Michigan Radio has started putting NPR's TED Radio Hour on the air (Saturday at 6 a.m., Sunday at 9 p.m.). They call these talks "a journey through fascinating ideas: astonishing inventions, fresh approaches to old problems, new ways to think and create."
One of their first programs was TED's Food Matters talks — with one of my favorites by Carolyn Steel: "How Does Food Shape Cities?"
Often, the Environment Report carries food and agriculture news, like the recent story on "Honeybee decline linked to killer virus."
This morning, On Being a show "about the big questions at the center of human life, from the boldest new science of the human brain to the most ancient traditions of the human spirit" had an amazing interview with "Her Deepness," a high priestess and pioneer of the undersea, oceanographer Sylvia Earle.
In the interview, Earle talks about why she no longer eats fish. She says that, unlike chicken, which can be ready to harvest in under a year, or even beef at two years, fish and other marine life take a long time to mature.
Small herring, she says, take three years. Large ocean fish like tuna and Chilean sea bass only come to maturity at 10-14 years. And a fish like the popular deep water Orange Roughy can live more than 200 years. Although we've been told that fish is healthy and the supply is limitless, Earle says, "There's no great efficiency in feeding ourselves life from the sea that takes so long to grow."
She says if we do want to eat fish (although she doesn't even eat these species), "good choices are catfish, tilapia and variations on the theme of carp — creatures that eat plant life."
The destruction that Earle has seen of the coral reefs and of marine diversity, and the precipitous decline in numbers of fish are major reasons why she no longer eats fish. She also says that unlike land animals, you don't know where fish have lived, under what conditions or what contaminants they may have accumulated.
She says, "We have gone from one species after another, and have drawn them down 90 percent to 99 percent or even forced their extinction. Right now a number of great whale species is so depressed they might not recover. We may be the last to know them. This is a critical time, not just for big conspicuous species like grouper or whales, but also for smaller 'homebody' species."
As for what ordinary people can do, she says, "The first thing I suggest is get informed, get up to speed. Second, look in the mirror. You have some kind of talent. Is it music, numbers, are you a lawyer? Do you have a position in office, are you a mom, teacher, fisherman, communicator, artist? Use your power. In the next 10 years to 50 years, we may have lost the chance to save bluefin tuna. In the 70s we started to consume them on a scale previously unknown. We've drawn down the large fish by 80-90 percent. And only 10 percent of the sharks are all that remain."
Earle says that human beings depend on the sea for many things that we don't understand yet. Still, she remains hopeful — she says protected areas have shown a surprising resilience and ability to return to ecological vibrance. And she believes humans have sentience beyond that of bacteria that consume everything in their environment and eventually die off because of it.
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text: Actions from Mark Movable Type Pro 5.2.11 2015-11-02T14:32:45Z http://www.witf.org/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=feed&_type=actions&blog_id=9&id=437 Commented on Smart Talk: Open enrollment for health insurance questions in Smart Talk tag:www.witf.org,2015:/smart-talk//9.94746#41200 2015-11-02T14:32:45Z Mark I currently pay $230/month (Capital Blue Cross – name company at your discretion…), for a bare-bones "catastrophic" plan, not through the exchange, paid directly to the company. The cheapest policy on the exchange for my age, etc., is $424. I don't make enough money to qualify for a subsidy in Pennsylvania. Can you offer any other ways to "shop around" other than the exchange? ]]> Commented on Smart Talk: Open enrollment for health insurance questions in Smart Talk tag:www.witf.org,2015:/smart-talk//9.94746#41199 2015-11-02T14:32:18Z Mark I currently pay $230/month (Capital Blue Cross – name company at your discretion…), for a bare-bones "catastrophic" plan, not through the exchange, paid directly to the company. The cheapest policy on the exchange for my age, etc., is $424. I don't make enough money to qualify for a subsidy in Pennsylvania. Can you offer any other ways to "shop around" other than the exchange? ]]> Commented on Smart Talk: Medicaid expansion is official; child immunization loophole in Smart Talk tag:www.witf.org,2015:/smart-talk//9.93924#40766 2015-09-08T12:20:48Z Mark Under Gov. Corbett, I didn't make ENOUGH money to get a discount through the ACA in Pennsylvania, and am currently paying full cost for a bare bones, catastrophic insurance policy. Can I now take advantage of the Medicaid expansion, and if so, what are the procedures to enroll?]]> Commented on Smart Talk: PA job growth finally normal; Carlisle Sentinel cuts Sunday in Smart Talk tag:www.witf.org,2015:/smart-talk//9.93917#40737 2015-09-04T12:22:30Z Mark Dr. Price – As an expert in the "Dismal Science", can you tell me where the money "went" from 2009 to present, and also, as money becomes seemingly more available in a recovering economy, where it is "coming from"? Thanks!]]> Commented on Smart Talk: Would registration proposals increase voter turnout? in Smart Talk tag:www.witf.org,2015:/smart-talk//9.92647#40058 2015-06-09T12:35:40Z Mark How about a website, sponsored and run by the state of Pennsylvania, that would work as follows: * INPUT YOUR ADDRESS and ALL current and upcoming elections that you would be able to participate in, from the smallest local to Presidential, would be listed. * Each listed election would have a brief description of the office up for grabs, the major candidates vying for it, and links to their respective websites. Also, the exact wording of any proposals to be determined would be listed. * An address and map to your local polling place would be listed. * Information would be included on how and where to register to vote or change your party affiliation, along with an option to find out your personal current voter eligibility. * A tutorial on how the ballots are actually cast at each voting place, along with how to write in a candidate not listed. I know, there's no money for something as trivial as promoting the democratic process...]]> Commented on Smart Talk: Are genetically modified crops safe? in Smart Talk tag:www.witf.org,2015:/smart-talk//9.91025#38544 2015-02-17T13:38:12Z Mark I think there is not enough information about the safety of GMO crops on human and animal health to deem them totally safe. That said, any product genetically tweaked to increase yields in conjunction with a specific chemical manufactured by a company with the nasty reputation of Monsanto is something I will avoid like the plague. Monsanto has an unsustainable, aggressive and strictly profit-based business model that I definitely do not want to support. Since GMO corn and soybeans go to animal feed, I'll stick with a mostly vegetarian diet and if purchasing soybeans for my consumption. I'll make sure they are GMO-free... ]]> Commented on Smart Talk: Study -- loopholes in PA traffic laws cost lives in Smart Talk tag:www.witf.org,2015:/smart-talk//9.90708#38314 2015-01-26T13:47:13Z Mark Two points for discussion, please: 1. The motorcycle helmet law, which had few convictions because it is very obvious when a helmet is absent and thus had few violations (and fines…), was repealed. The seatbelt law, which still has many convictions (and fines…) as it is less obvious and so folks try to disregard it, has not been repealed. Follow the money…? 2. "Pay-to-play" – So, surcharges/taxes/fines should be placed on folks with high blood pressure/weight issues/lack of exercise, skiers (actually, anyone playing any sport...), the elderly, anyone with firearms in the house, etc….? ]]> Commented on Smart Talk: Open enrollment for Healthy PA and federal insurance marketplace in Smart Talk tag:www.witf.org,2014:/smart-talk//9.90069#37892 2014-12-03T13:55:13Z Mark Luckily in this country we have decided not to go the evil Socialist route of simple, universal healthcare for all – it is just not the Cowboy way. Although the whole process of choosing, purchasing, and maintaining insurance seems impossibly complex, especially given that it is changing on an ongoing basis, I feel confident that we Americans are up to the task. When it comes time to elect our leaders, we all do our duty and due diligence, spending uncounted hours researching the candidates, asking questions and weighing the advantages/disadvantages of the various candidates. Although sometimes, after all of this work, most of us choose not to actually vote, it doesn't take away from the fact that we are willing to put in the hard work of the democratic process. Choosing health insurance may seem a bit daunting, but we as a people have examined all of the options and, darn it, this is how we want it!]]> Commented on Smart Talk: Central PA economy shows slower growth in Smart Talk tag:www.witf.org,2014:/smart-talk//9.88815#37174 2014-08-19T11:37:28Z Mark In response to the question as to why someone would "take themselves out of the workforce", here's my reason: It is a simple cost/benefit equation – the available jobs pay less, are further away (high fuel costs…) and in general have less respect for the workforce. Currently, it is more economically efficient for me to cut my spending to the bone (driving much less in a fuel-efficient car, heating with wood, growing my own food, etc…) than to be miserable in a low-pay, high-stress job. Essentially, I am on strike as a Consumer until the great ship of the Economy swings back to a track more equitable to the average worker and less advantageous to those in the upper echelon income brackets. ]]> Commented on Smart Talk: Central PA economy shows slower growth in Smart Talk tag:www.witf.org,2014:/smart-talk//9.88815#37171 2014-08-19T11:15:09Z Mark Can Mr. Rankin discuss the impact of the many warehouses dotted along the local interstate roads, and what will happen to their employment footprint when they inevitably increase their use of robotics and other technology? Also, can he explain how the Stock Market can continue to do well, when the underlying consumer activity continues to decrease? THANKS! ]]> Commented on Smart Talk: Ask WITF's CEO in Smart Talk tag:www.witf.org,2014:/smart-talk//9.88449#36929 2014-07-14T11:37:36Z Mark First of all, Scott, you do a FANTASTIC job. However, last week's 9-10 am time slot was fascinating with the variety of unique voices and topics not normally covered. How about a time segment similar to Smart Talk, but with a rotating cast of moderators? Maybe in the 2-3 pm time slot, replacing the rehashed, available-as-podcast shows ("Idea Exchange"), with fresh, unique local content. ]]> Commented on Smart Talk: Should PA raise its minimum wage? in Smart Talk tag:www.witf.org,2014:/smart-talk//9.86023#35900 2014-01-06T12:50:53Z Mark I think that as wealth is further accumulated in the upper echelons of the economic strata, smaller- and medium-sized business owners will realize that the success of their businesses depends on the financial well-being of the lower and middle classes. These businesses will agree that their workers need to have more discretionary income to afford their goods and services (think Henry Ford). Since no business wants to be the first or only one to raise pay, an equitable means of having all businesses say "go" at the same time is needed. A mandated raise in the minimum wage, and its concurrent upward ripple effect for all lower-paid workers, will thus be quietly promoted by those who normally would not support such a "lefty" idea. Although there will be much ruckus raised by some folks on the ideological right, there will be enough support by practical-thinking members of the Chambers of Commerce that a minimum wage rise is inevitable. ]]> Commented on Smart Talk: Could drug treatment courts reduce prison populations? in Smart Talk tag:www.witf.org,2013:/smart-talk//9.85146#35700 2013-11-13T13:07:48Z Mark I would like to see more awareness of a subtle but burgeoning 'prison labor' phenomenon, where prisoners are offered 'work release' benefits in exchange for working at crappy jobs, mostly in warehouses in this area. This, combined with the growing privatization of the prison system, raises many questions about the 'monetization' of prisoners over any attempts at rehabilitation. As economic opportunities in prisons increase for wealthy investors, the temptation may be to influence legislation in order to positively influence their businesses' bottom line. Attempts to further lower the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers comes to mind… ]]> Commented on RST: Egyptian military leader trained at Carlisle Barracks; Abolishing the Turnpike Commission in Smart Talk tag:www.witf.org,2013:/smart-talk//9.83422#35206 2013-07-16T11:44:16Z Mark I hear rumors and allegations about corruption within the PA Turnpike Commission. At the same time, I see what appears to be a boondoggle expansion to six lanes west of Carlisle in what is a very low-traffic area. Is there a connection?]]> Commented on Radio Smart Talk: What is coworking?; How did we become so divided? in Smart Talk tag:www.witf.org,2013:/smart-talk//9.81400#34475 2013-03-04T13:39:20Z Mark Dr. Medvic - Given that stark divisions of opinion have existed in the past on specific issues. Does the current phenomenon of picking a "team" and getting a pre-packaged, inflexible set of opinions on a multitude of issues, depending on which team you choose, have a precedent in our history?]]>


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When you eat breakfast, you are "breaking the fast" from when you went to bed the night before.
The most important meal of the day, breakfast gives your body and brain a wake-up call. Research has proven that children who eat breakfast perform better in school. Cereal is one of the staples for this important meal.
What should you look for when selecting a cereal?
The famous stars, athletes and characters on the box are fun, but you need to look beyond them. Here's how:
First, look at the Nutrition Facts label on the side or back of the package.
This is where you'll find protein, fat and sugar content as well as fiber and vitamins.
Look at the section which contains the words "Total Carbohydrate." Under this heading is a line stating "sugars," which tells you how much sugar is in one serving of your cereal.
Below is an example from the cereal Apple Jacks.
Cereal (without milk)
One serving - 1 oz. (1 cup)
Calories per serving - 110
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber - 11 g
Sugars - 14 g
Total Carbohydrates - 25 g
As you can see in the above example, one serving of Apple Jacks has 14 grams of sugar.
What does this mean? How many teaspoons of sugar are in 14 grams?
It is important to know 4 grams of sugar equals 1 measuring teaspoon.
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Remember, though, the more the better in this case. Adding fruit, berries or nuts to your cereal is also a good way to add fiber.
Look for the words whole wheat and whole grain within the top 3 to 4 ingredients on the list.
The ingredient list is written in descending order of predominance by weight, with the ingredient that weighs the most listed first.
So, finding whole wheat or whole grain in the top 4 of this listing indicates higher fiber content.
Third, look for cereals that are fortified with vitamins and minerals.
If you have a picky eater, this is a great idea to ensure he or she is getting the nutrients they need.
Fourth, serve your cereal with 1 percent or skim milk if your child is older than 2 years of age. Children younger than 2 need the essential fatty acids in whole milk for brain development.
Hectic school mornings can make eating breakfast a hassle, but dry cereal with added milk is an easy way to get your body and brain going for a good day at school.
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Kishoreganj war crimes Martyr's son testifies against Hachen
Staff reporter The 1971 war crimes trial against Syed Hachen Ali alias Hasan of Kishoreganj began in absentia at the International Crimes Tribunal-1 with the deposition of prosecution witnesses (PWs) on Monday. Renu Chandra Paul, now 61, son of martyred Suresh Chandra Paul of village Shimulhati in Tarail, Kishoreganj, testified against the fugitive accused as PW-1. Recollecting the incident of September 9 during the Liberation War, PW Renu told the tribunal that Hachen with trimmed beard, wearing khaki uniform and white cap on head, had marched into the village brandishing his rifle with a group of Razakar. He said that appearing at the village, Hachen had started shouting, "Capture the malauns (a derogatory term for Hindus) and kill them... none will be spared." Hearing the threat, PW Renu said, "I entered my house and asked my parents and other family members to flee for a safe place and all except my father managed to take shelter in a nearby jungle." He further told the tribunal that he had witnessed the scene from his hiding how his father and eleven other people were captured and later gunned down. The perpetrators had also plundered the houses in the village and later set fire to those before leaving the place, said the PW. The deposition over, the three-member tribunal, headed by Justice M Enayetur Rahim adjourned the proceedings for Tuesday. On November 11, the tribunal indicted Syed M Hachen alias Hasan Ali, now on the run, for his involvement in crimes against humanity during the 1971 Liberation War. After fulfilling the requirement of law for the trial of a fugitive accused, the tribunal on September 15 took cognisance of the charges brought against war crimes accused Hachen who has been absconding since filing of the case. According to the prosecution, the investigator has found Hachen's involvement in some war crimes like murder, loot, arson, torture, deportation and genocide at Tarail in Kishoreganj and the proof of his collaboration with the Pakistan occupation forces as a member of its auxiliary outfit Razakar during the Liberation War in 1971.


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Obama, The Party Crasher
United States President Barack Hussein Obama's surprise announcement that he's visiting is so badly timed that he's like some chutzpadik relative who always manages to arrive at the wrong time.
Right now, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is having an awfully difficult time putting together his third official coalition. One of the reasons is that the Likud is smaller than hoped for, so he does need thirty plus MKs to have just a minimal coalition. And the other reason is that the two main possible partners, Yesh Atid's Yair Lapid and NRP-Bayit Yehudi's Naftali Bennett are very new to the political business.
The timing of Obama's announcement, that he is davka now accepting the long-standing invitation to visit Israel is worse than rude. He's interfering with internal Israeli politics by putting pressure on Netanyahu to come up with a cabinet/coalition he-Obama can feel would welcome him.
I don't care and don't believe the statements from Obama's office that he doesn't plan on pressuring etc., because his visit would be pressure.
U.S. officials say no breakthroughs are expected during the president's trip and reviving peace process in the near term is not seen as realistic • White House emphasizes that the president's focus will be brokering a new beginning with Netanyahu. Obama reminds me of some obnoxious old relative who suddenly announces to a newly engaged couple that he's visiting on a certain date, and therefore that's the date they must get married, because it's convenient for him. He's the old crotchety "uncle" who thinks he can run the family, but he doesn't really have any authority.
Netanyahu would have had been wiser just to send an official message that he is not making entertainment plans just right now. If Obama had no trouble waiting all the four plus years since his last visit, he can just wait a bit longer.
I have no inside knowledge about the coalition negotiations, but it does not look good or easy for Netanyahu. That doesn't seem to be a secret.
The only solution is to remember that the only real authority is G-d Almighty, so let's pray.
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Corry handles Grove City in D-10 Class AAA semifinal
SLIPPERY ROCK -- Corry used a one-at-a-time approach in its District 10 Class AAA semifinal baseball game against Grove City on Friday, and it added up to a big win for the Beavers.
Scoring single runs in each of the first four innings, and with pitcher Garrett Zajac in control the entire way, the Beavers (12-5) cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Eagles (9-8) at Jack Critchfield Park.
"We talked before the game about playing for one run every inning, and we were able to do that, one, one, one, one," Corry coach Eric Brumagin said. "We were just trying to have good at-bats, and not waste any. One at a time was our game today, and it paid off."
Zajac, a senior, was at the top of his game on Friday, striking out nine while allowing just three hits and walking two.
"My fastball wasn't working that well, but my curveball was," Zajac said. "I was hitting my spots pretty well, but when I didn't, it worked out because the defense played pretty good behind me."
Corry committed just one error and made several outstanding defensive plays, while Grove City committed four errors, three of them on dropped fly balls.
Brody Wood, Joe Sonntag and Zajac each had two hits for the Beavers, while Wood drove in two runs. Wood's RBI fielder's choice in the first inning plated Bailey Patten, and the Beavers never trailed from there.
Driving in Corry's other runs were Zac Shopene on a groundout in the second inning, Sonntag with a double in the third, Dusty Silvis on a sacrifice fly in the fourth, and Wood on an RBI single in the seventh.
Grove City's run came in the third inning, on a double by Matt Gordon.
Corry's win sets up a D-10 AAA title game with Cathedral Prep on Monday.
The Ramblers dumped Harbor Creek 10-0 on Friday.
"Prep made a statement against a good team," Brumagin said. "We'll have our work cut out for us."


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After completing my dissertation about enhancing learning by co-viewing educational television, many of my parent-friends started to ask me about how they should co-view with their kids. The co-viewing experience can vary depending upon the child's age, experience, the television show being watched, and the adult's co-viewing style. However, I have compiled here some basic tips that are based on my experiences as a Researcher and as a co-viewing Mom (aka the "Covert Coviewer").
1. Choose an educational TV show that is enjoyable to both kids and adults.
This will be a difficult task for you (a sensible adult) if you do not like what you are watching, so the best advice is to choose something you like, or at least can tolerate. If you are not familiar with kids TV programming, ask other parents what they like to watch. Also, look around for descriptions and comments on-line. A good place to start is Common Sense Media, which offers descriptions and reviews. Most programs on PBS Kids and Nick Jr. channel are worth considering for preschoolers, and I like those channels best because they are commercial-free. The main thing is that you should enjoy the show as much as the smaller people in the room.
2. Get comfy with your Kids.
Get on the couch, the floor, cuddle in the big chair… wherever you are comfortable. Get close to your kids; mine prefer to sit on my lap or right next to me. This closeness validates their TV watching as important stuff, and also gives you some quality time with your kids.
3. Is Kai-Lan asking you questions? Then answer her!
That's right, folks… as dorky as you may feel about this, it really does make a difference if you talk to your television when prompted. Those of you who are familiar with the newer crop of preschool television programs on Nick Jr. or PBS will no doubt already know that at least half of them have characters who pose questions directly to the viewer, or encourage you to participate in some way. While it might not be the style of TV watching you grew up with, for your kids this is par for the course. Play along! Count when they want you to count, say the magic word with them, sing the songs that you know. The good shows out there are the ones that have you singing, repeating and playing along in ways that have the learning embedded in them.
4. Ask your own questions.
One of the best ways to engage your kids in what you're watching is to ask question – particularly open-ended ones, where there may not be just one answer. I like to do this while there is a lull in the action, or even press pause on the remote occasionly. Ask questions like, "Why do you think [a character on screen] feels that way?" or "How did you know that was going to happen?" Get your kids to talk about what they see and make predictions. Remember, though: Question-asking doesn't always have to be challenging. In fact, when you begin this process you might want to stick to questions you know your kid will be able to answer. Pay attention to the expression in your child's face and figure out when he'll know the answer. It feels good to make him feel proud! Increase the level of challenging questions as you progress.
5. Connect what you see to your child's prior experience.
Is Team Umizoomi at the aquarium? Recall with your child your trip to an aquarium. Is Alpha Pig on SuperWhy feeling sad because his blocks were knocked over? Maybe your child once felt sad when his blocks were knocked over. Connecting what your child sees to his or her own life makes this is a deeper viewing experience. Good kids TV shows take the time to create stories a child can relate to, so you can bet there are instances that you can pick up on and expand.
6. Talk about what you saw when the show has ended.
When the show is over, it's a great idea to recap what you just saw. I find the best time to do this is when the credits are running. Ask, "What was that about?" Review the major plot points. Find out your kids' favorite characters or parts of the show, and tell them yours. Not only will this little recap be enjoyable, but it will also do a lot to reinforce the learning. Maybe later in the week (or month… or year…) you might be reminded of something you saw in that TV episode, and you can bring up the topic again. It's amazing how educational TV can be when a real world grown-up reinforces the learning!


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'Happy New Year' looks exciting: Big B
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Published: 23rd November 2013 03:56 PM
Last Updated: 23rd November 2013 03:56 PM
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan recently watched bits of director Farah Khan's upcoming movie "Happy New Year". He has given it a thumbs up.
The movie stars Shah Rukh Khan, Boman Irani, Abhishek Bachchan and Deepika Padukone.
"Farah Khan and Shah Rukh show me some rushes of 'Happy New Year' and it looks so grand and big and exciting and lots of fun," Big B posted on his blog.
The movie is slated to release next year.
Big B caught up with the "Happy New Year" cast at the Mehboob Studio where he was shooting for "Bhoothnath Returns".
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No, not the mighty Mississippi, but the Yough did resemble it in color recently. Aside from that period of mud and high water, the river has been fishing well, very well actually with the cooler temps and cloud cover that we've had since the river cleared up.
Dry fly fishing has picked up considerably with the relatively stable flows the Army Corps has been running from the dam, and we have been taking some big fish on top—just yesterday we had three fish over eighteen hooked up on dries, but we only landed two of them. One was a brown that measured an even twenty inches.
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The snow and cold in the first few months of the year left publicans twiddling their thumbs as regulars stayed at home, according to a downbeat report from Enterprise Inns today.
Underlying pre-tax profits at the tenanted pubs group were down 14 per cent to £55 million in the six months to March.
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The ABCs of College Admission ExamsGeorgia Getz
As my teenage daughter enters the homestretch of her sophomore year of high school, she is once again fretting the alphabet. I'm referring to the many college admission exams and their associated acronyms.
SAT stands for the Scholastic Assessment Test, and it's been around since the early 1900s. In the 1930s the test took on much the same format it has now, which is yet another reason the era became known as The Great Depression. The test is divided into three sections: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing, otherwise known as ugh, ugher, and ughest. The test is offered seven times a year and is typically taken by High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
The SAT II is shorter than the SAT, and refers to specific subject tests. Literature, math, history, science, and foreign language tests are available. Many colleges and universities require at least one SAT II score, but in many instances it's a student's voluntary chance to prove their specific academic strength, which is another way of saying, their guidance counselor made them do it.
ACT stands for American College Testing, and it features multiple-choice questions in the subjects of English, Math, Reading, and Science. Originally, ACT scores were the more widely accepted standardized test scores in Southern and Midwestern schools, while the SATs were preferred in East Coast and West Coast schools. But in the past few years, those students taking the ACT has surpassed the SAT. The development of both the ACT and the SAT was thought to offset the inequality of schooling nationwide, which effects student curriculum, achievement, and grading. Because gah knows the inequality of schooling does not effect the ACT and SAT scores, cough.
AP stands for Advanced Placement, and in the case of the AP Test it refers to the measure of a student's mastery of their Advanced Placement course in the usual variety of subjects. These tests are administered in the spring, and are graded not with numbers, but rather on a scale that ranges from Extremely Well Qualified to Sorry Kid. Some colleges and universities will even waive their college-level equivalent course, allowing your child to spend their course money in more efficient ways, for instance buying enough Poster Tape to pave the line down the center of a highway.


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N. Korea says it is in a 'state of war' with S. Korea
SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea warned Seoul on Saturday that the Korean Peninsula had entered "a state of war" and threatened to shut down a border factory complex that's the last major symbol of inter-Korean cooperation.
Analysts say a full-scale conflict is extremely unlikely, noting that the Korean Peninsula has remained in a technical state of war for 60 years. But the North's continued threats toward Seoul and Washington, including a vow to launch a nuclear strike, have raised worries that a misjudgment between the sides could lead to a clash.
North Korea's threats are seen as efforts to provoke the new government in Seoul, led by President Park Geun-hye, to change its policies toward Pyongyang, and to win diplomatic talks with Washington that could get it more aid. North Korea's moves are also seen as ways to build domestic unity as young leader Kim Jong Un strengthens his military credentials.
On Thursday, U.S. military officials revealed that two B-2 stealth bombers dropped dummy munitions on an uninhabited South Korean island as part of annual defense drills that Pyongyang sees as rehearsals for invasion. Hours later, Kim ordered his generals to put rockets on standby and threatened to strike American targets if provoked.
North Korea said in a statement Saturday that it would deal with South Korea according to "wartime regulations" and would retaliate against any provocations by the United States and South Korea without notice.
"Now that the revolutionary armed forces of the DPRK have entered into an actual military action, the inter-Korean relations have naturally entered the state of war," said the statement, which was carried by Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency, referring to the North's official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Provocations "will not be limited to a local war, but develop into an all-out war, a nuclear war," the statement said.
Hours after the statement, Pyongyang threatened to shut down the jointly run Kaesong industrial park, expressing anger over media reports suggesting the complex is open because it is a source of hard currency for the impoverished North.
"If the puppet group seeks to tarnish the image of the DPRK even a bit, while speaking of the zone whose operation has been barely maintained, we will shut down the zone without mercy," an identified spokesman for the North's office controlling Kaesong said in comments carried by KCNA.
South Korea's Unification Ministry responded by calling the North Korean threat "unhelpful" to the countries' already frayed relations and vowed to ensure the safety of hundreds of South Korean managers who cross the border to their jobs in Kaesong. It did not elaborate.
South Korean Defense Ministry spokesman Kim Min-seok said the country's military remains mindful of the possibility of provocation.
"The series of North Korean threats -- announcing all-out war, scrapping the cease-fire agreement and the nonaggression agreement between the South and the North, cutting the military hotline, entering into combat posture No. 1 and entering a 'state of war' -- are unacceptable and harm the peace and stability of the Korean Peninsula," Kim said.


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MP Chief Minister slams Biharis, Lalu hits back
Shivraj Chauhan says Bihari workers not welcome in his state.
New Delhi/Bhopal: Maharashtra Navnirman Seva leader Raj Thackeray, the habitual critic of Biharis, will admire this. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan has picked a line from him.
Chauhan, a senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader, on Friday asked companies in his state to employ locals and "not Biharis".
"We will not allow that factories are opened here and the workers for it come from Bihar. We will not allow anyone to take the livelihood of our young people by giving it to others," said Chauan in Satna on Friday.
After his statement drew criticism, Chauhan said he intend to offend people. Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Lalu Prasad Yadav refused his clarification.
"He has used bad words (against Biharis). Chauhan should apologise or we will launch an agitation," said Yadav, a former chief minister of Bihar.


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I'm in love with this new "Vase Corset" from Social Couture… what a fabulous way to add some romance to your Valentine's Day table – or some "oh la la!" to that sexy bachelorette party or lingerie-themed bridal shower!
The black velvet vase corset ($15 ea) is available in 3 different ribbon colors: red, black, or hot pink. Here's a peek at the chic black-on-black version:
The vibrant red roses really pop against the all-black vase, but this version would also look great with white flowers for a vintage-chic black and white color scheme. You could display the centerpieces on a white tablecloth with a pretty black lace table runner/overly and add some framed black & white photos of the guest(s) of honor…
A few more color options: hot pink ribbon with hot pink roses (especially great for bachelorette parties!), and all-black with bold yellow flowers.
(BTW, black and yellow always makes for a gorgeous, "statement" party palette! Check out some inspiration boards featuring these colors here and here.)
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I'm in my last year of Honours Computer Science at Wilfrid Laurier University, and I'm wondering how I can "break into" the UX industry in Waterloo. Most of the job postings I've seen for UX related roles have been for people with at least 3-4 years expierience in the field. How do I get started?
Infragistics is hosting Private Library Bangalore - an evening dedicated to Design on Thursday, April 15 from 19:00 – 21:00 at The Leela Palace Kempinski (Airport Road, Bangalore 560 008).
We will serve dinner, host a panel discussion and a conduct a demonstration of our newest collaboration tool, Quince Pro.
Our expert panel will share their experiences and answer questions about creating superior solutions through Design. Speakers include:
It's been said that design shapes behavior; and in user experience (UX) design, behavior informs design which shapes behavior. We can almost taste the tail of the snake in its own mouth.
I was wondering what ways other UX team members and managers use to encourage their team to collaborate. We have a big UX group (more than 20 people) including designers, researchers, writers, and implementers and would like to encourage them to collaborate more.
So, try as I might, being a new UX developer, I'm trying to find reputable data about reputable companies who saved/made [insert actual dollar figure], and how usability testing was responsible. I was actually told at work today that "there is no way you can prove that usability testing makes money." It's a personal challenge now.
Want to expand your design influence? Read on!
Does anyone know if there's a report about that estimates the total size of the usability/UX market. I managed to find one report that puts a figure on the UK market size, but can't seem to see anything about the global market.
Thanks in advance!
Hi All,
I am considering some UX training and am interested in either the CUA training offered by HFI or the UXD "Mini-Masters" program at Rutgers. Any thoughts on either of these programs? Unfortunately I don't have a lot of time or money to put into this training but am looking for a good overview program and something that I can put on my resume.
Thanks in advance for your input; here are links to both programs:
HFI - http://humanfactors.com/home/usability.aspRutgers - http://rate.rutgers.edu/programs/uxd-user-experience-design
The 2010 MEX Awards are now open for entry. The Awards recognises the cutting edge of innovation in mobile and multi-platform user experience:http://mobileuserexperience.com/mexdesign/Entry is free, online and open to everyone. The deadline is 23:00 GMT on Friday, 30th April 2010.Now in its 3rd year, the MEX Awards provides a global platform for user experience pioneers to showcase their talents.
This document is a great resource for setting up a UX team.


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At the corner of Avenida Justo Arosemena and Calle 24 is a wooden former church, now the Museo Afro-Antillano, dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Panama's large West Indian population. It's very small, but the exhibits – photographs, tools and furniture – give a good idea of the working and living conditions of black canal-workers.
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Some five percent of Panama's population are Afro-Antillanos – descendants of the black workers from the English- and French-speaking West Indies who began migrating to Panama in the mid-nineteenth century to help build the railroad and canal. Widely considered second-class citizens or undesirable aliens, Afro-Antillanos worked and lived in appalling conditions under French and American control. Most of the twenty thousand workers who died during the French canal attempt were West Indians, and the mortality rate was four times higher among black workers than white during US construction.
Throughout the twentieth and into the twenty-first century, successive Panamanian governments have ignored the needs of Afro-Antillanos, and they remain among the most marginalized segments of the population. In spite of this, they maintain a vibrant and distinct culture whose influence is widely felt in contemporary Panamanian society. Many second- and third-generation Afro-Antillanos still speak the melodic patois of the West Indies, and the street Spanish of Panama City and Colón is peppered with Jamaican slang. Unique Protestant beliefs imported from the West Indies continue to thrive, heavily spiced Caribbean dishes permeate Panamanian cuisine, and the music, from jazz in the 1950s to "reggaespañol" in the 1990s, has made an indelible mark on the region.


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2014 (Junior): Saw action in 31 games, eight as a starter ... Had just three hits on the season in 28 at bats ... Drove in a pair of runs.
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Cliburn Competition: Saturday night performances
Alessandro Taverna (29, Italy), opening the Saturday-evening session, managed to find some surprises in that Cliburn cliché, the Three Movements from Stravinsky's Petrushka — unusual voicings, a finish more primitivist than the usual chrome plating. He could have found a good deal more wit and whimsy in Beethoven's Eroica Variations, based on one of the composer's funniest themes. But there's validity to approaching it as a serious concert piece, and in that vein he gave a fine account. He added an odd Busoni Elegy No. 4, Turandots Frauengemach, that wove "Greensleeves" through helter-skelter figurations before ending on quite a surprising chord.
Nikolay Khozyaninov (20, Russia) gave a pretty amazing performance of Ravel's Gaspard de la nuit. Some other interpreters have made more diaphanous magic of the opening "Ondine," but "Scarbo" was dispatched with fearless virtuosity — and careful attention to quieter dynamic markings ignored even by some famous pianists. He opened with a Haydn D major Sonata that told us nothing about his artistry, and the opening Etude of Chopin's Op. 10 proved nothing beyond skill at roaring up and down the keyboard. Too often overpedaled, Liszt's Feux follets flew by in a great blur.
Alessandro Deljavan (26, Italy) is a PIANISTIC PERSONALITY—capitals intended—with the fingers to do anything he wants. Unfortunately, he seems to think he must do something to everything he touches, more than meeting music on its own terms. There was some formidable virtuosity in the Op. 25 Chopin Etudes, but more of Lisztian than Chopinesque variety. (Surely this isn't what Schumann meant when he discerned guns beneath Chopin's roses.) His Bach G major Partita was yet another overblown affair, sometimes obliterating dance-based meters in headlong rushes of notes.


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The EGFR cell-signaling pathway plays a central role in processes such as cell growth, proliferation, survival, and differentiation. Understanding the biological role of this pathway and its effect in various cancer types has led to the development of several therapeutic approaches that target this pathway, including monoclonal antibodies that inhibit the EGF-receptor and block the activation of the signaling cascade, and small molecule inhibitors.
When these drugs were put through clinical trials, however, it was discovered that a group of the population tested did not gain any benefit from the therapy. Further investigation into the mutation status of those people who showed no improvement with the drug revealed that mutations in genes involved in the EGFR cell signaling pathway, such as K-RAS, B-RAF, and PI3 kinase, affected the response to therapy. This has led to personalized medicine taking a more central role in selecting cancer therapies for an individual.
Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinases (PI3K) are heterodimeric lipid kinases involved in cell signaling. There are three classes of PI3-kinases, the PIK3CA gene is found in class I. Class I PI3 kinase is made up of two specific parts, an 85kDa subunit, p85, which is an adaptor molecule that has no catalytic function but attaches the unit to the receptor, and a 110kDa subunit, p110, which triggers the phosphorylation events in the PI3K-AKT pathway.
The active part of PI3K (p110) is encoded for by the gene PIK3CA. Activity of PI3 kinase was first reported to be associated with viral oncogenes in 1991 and, more recently, mutations in the PIK3CA gene have been identified in human cancers.
It has been suggested that the presence of PIK3CA mutations in a tumor can act as a prognostic factor and may predict the response to treatment. This makes the PIK3CA gene attractive as a potential target for anticancer therapies.
There are three mutation hotspots in the PIK3CA gene: E542K and E545K in exon 9, and H1047R in exon 20, these mutations represent >80% of all PIK3CA mutations described. The frequency of PIK3CA mutations in colon, breast, lung, and melanoma cancers have been estimated at 10.2%, 38.7%, 1.9%, and 2.9%, respectively.
DxS has developed a real-time PCR assay using its technologies to detect mutations in the three hotspots of the PIK3CA gene and also one rare mutation, E545D, also found in exon 9. DxS has previously developed mutation detection kits using the same technologies for other genes in the EGFR pathway such as EGFR, K-RAS, and B-RAF.
The DxS PI3K Mutation Test Kit follows the same format as other kits in the DxS product portfolio using Amplification Refractory Mutation System (ARMS®; AstraZeneca) and Scorpions® (DxS) technologies.
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The Prius is conveniently parked at 333 Evernia Street in the southeast corner of the parking garage.
If you take public transportation into the downtown area, wouldn't it be convenient to have a car to use for those occasional errands we all have to run? The new WeCar program solves that problem.
WeCar was introduced as a partnership by the Florida Department of Transportation and the West Palm Beach Transportation Management Initiative (TMI). Members have access to a Toyota Prius parked at 333 Evernia Street in the southeast corner of the parking garage right next to the entrance.
The new service comes with an added incentive to people already using an alternative mode such as carpooling, vanpooling, public transit, bicycling or walking to work at least three days a week. These individuals can receive free membership for the first year and 10 free rental hours over the 12-month period. (Restrictions may apply.)
Here's how WeCar works: After registering with a valid driver license and credit card, you'll receive a WeCar membership card in the mail. The card is used to unlock/lock the car to begin/end the rental period.
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Living Dead In Dallas by Charlaine Harris (2002)
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Not much to say about this book except that it is a great continuation to the Sookie Stackhouse story. I love the narrator on the audio book and some of this book made me laugh out loud. I always recommend this series.
Love this series of books so far. Started as a fan of the HBO True Blood series, and so had to check out the books. So glad I listened to myself. I haven't been disappointed in a single book yet. Looking forward to reading more
Being addicted to this series, when three came in the mailbox at once, I delightfully devoured them back-to-back. No, I didn't get needed sleep, so fortunately I was off work that day.
There are two major mysteries for the price of one. First, Sookie discovers the dead body of Merlotte's cook, Lafayette, in the back of Andy Bellefluer's car outside the bar one morning. Determined to solve the murder of her friend - and clear Andy's name, although that's not the biggest priority since the two families dislike each other - things get even more complicated when boyfriend Bill's boss, Eric, summons the two to go to Dallas and help a head vampire discover where his missing "brother" has gone. The latter plot takes up the majority of the book, and is the first mystery to go. Accompanied by Bill and running into Eric, it's stressful times to be had as Sookie winds up in trouble with a radical anti-vampire group.
As always, reading about Sookie's adventures is a delight. She's a down to earth, southern girl with an unusual ability that makes her desirable to all supernatural creatures. Her relationship with Bill is still sweet to this point, with them having a minor obstacle and jealousy running supreme. My hormones speed up again with Eric's scenes, as his humorous flirting and determined seduction is my favorite area of the books. There's a vampire I wouldn't turn away!
There are many scenes that stand out with supreme enjoyment. First, when Sookie must enlist in the aide of the vamps to heal her wounds from the beastly creature of the woods; what discomfort she felt, but how funny the moment. Another great time was with Eric outside the hotel room while Bill and Sookie resumed their frisky nature - too cute! Stan and Bill looking at Sookie like she offered them a Big Mac by mentioning the potential bug in the room (have to love the way Harris wrote that one), Eric asking Sookie to yield on the top of the car outside the cabin, Sookie and Bill discovering the 'new vampire in town' in front of Stan, all were moments that stood out and made this book as great as it is.
The interactions between the two vampires regarding Sookie is hysterical, and I especially loved the ending "orgy" scene. No, not an orgy with Sookie and the vamps, but going to an awkward orgy to try and solve Lafayettes' death. I went between covering my face in discomfort, giggling at the absurdity of it all, to groaning at certain aspects of Sookie and Eric's interaction. Fun times!
The 'master vampire' - even if they're not called that in the Sookie world - Stan, was interesting too. Not anywhere near erotic, he was still an intriguing character I wouldn't mind seeing more of in the future. I enjoyed the strange interaction Sookie had with Andy and sister Portia, as seeing how she's shunned from the community because of her ability is a great obstacle in the series. Sam was a great character again, even if his part did take a slight backstage one. I was surprised with his feelings toward the maenad, though.
Harris writes a book that's quick and easy to read, accurately portraying Sookie's feelings. You feel what she feels, and there's plenty of times you'll be laughing out loud from her internal monologue. I wouldn't have guessed what happened in either mysteries, so the story's were tightly woven enough to where they weren't predictable, and the character interaction is what really made everything so interesting.
As before there are some hot sex scenes, but thankfully they in no way make up a bulk of the story, choosing instead to compliment the story and not take from it. Violence wise there's nothing dramatically bad, but of course there's a certain degree of blood and death involved. (This story does involve supernatural creatures, after all).
So, let's see, I've covered the story depth, writing style, characters, blood level, sex level, and hormone surges. I'm still not sure how I feel with Bill's revelation toward the end about his long-lost family, but no book is perfect. (I also still get slightly irritated when Sookie says grandmama, I always hated that word, and "gonna" too much.) Nothing much left to say except that if you're not reading this series, you're missing out on a wonderful world of supernatural creatures determined to worm their way into your head.
I've changed since I read the first book in the series. I just figure there's so many books more worth reading than this one.
This book opens with Sookie Stackhouse finding the dead body of Lafayette in the backseat of Andy Bellefleur's car, which had been left at Merlotte's the night before. Sookie learns that her friend had recently attended a local sex party. She thinks the members of that group might know something about her friend's murder so she starts "listening" to people's thoughts by using her special mind reading talent while working at the local bar.
In the meantime, Bill Compton, Sookie's vampire boyfriend, informs her that they have been summoned by Eric Northman. As a way to get Eric's attention, a maenad known as Callisto attacks Sookie on their way to Fangtasia, Eric's vampire bar. Sookie's wounds are poisoned, and she is healed by a combination of Dr. Ludwig's special treatment, and blood drainings by Eric, Pam, Chow, and Bill. Sookie is later given a fresh transfusion of human blood.[2] Eric informs Bill and Sookie that they need to go to Dallas to help the local vampire leader, Stan Davis, to find his missing "brother," Farrell, who has not returned to Davis' nest for five days.
The Dallas vampires, Sookie, and Bill learn that The Fellowship of the Sun (FotS) as well as a "renouncer" vampire named Godfrey might be behind the disappearance. Sookie decides to go to the FotS church with Hugo, Stan's human lawyer, in an undercover mission. Sookie discovers that Hugo is a traitor, but her cover is quickly exposed when they meet Steve and Sarah Newlin, and she is badly hurt while trying to escape from the church. She does escape with the help of Luna, a shapeshifter, and Godfrey (who turns out to be a remorseful child molester and killer). After a run-in with more Supes, including an undercover doctor at a local hospital and some werewolves, Sookie ends up back at the FotS to be with Godfrey as he "meets the sun." That night at the welcome home party for Farrell, Stan's house is attacked by the FotS and many humans die. Sookie, unable to locate Bill, helps Eric remove a silver bullet that he took protecting her from the gunfire; he insists the only safe way to remove it is to suck the bullet out. In doing so, she ingests a few drops of his blood inadvertently. Bill returns soon after; he had chased down members of the FotS. He reveals to Sookie that Eric's insistence on sucking out the bullets was just a ruse to get her to ingest some of his blood—now he will have a connection with her. Sookie is furious at Eric. She is also angry at Bill because he killed someone and did not check on her before beginning his pursuit of the FotS. Sookie leaves the house and immediately flies back to Bon Temps.
Back in Bon Temps, Sookie avoids Bill for several weeks during which Bill "dates" Portia Bellefleur, who is trying to find out more about the sex club in an effort to clear her brother Andy of any connection to the murder. After seeing Sookie at a football game with Tara, Benedict "Eggs" Talley (Tara's fiancé), and JB du Rone (another male friend), Bill follows Sookie home and they passionately reconcile.
The next day, Sookie is invited to a secret sex party organized by Mike Spencer. Afraid to go alone, Sookie asks Eric to accompany her as Bill is out of town. At the sex party, Sookie is surprised to see her friend Tara and Eggs and learns that Mike and Tom Hardaway murdered Lafayette. The party is interrupted when Bill, Andy Bellefleur, Sam (in collie form), and the maenad Callisto gather in front of the house. The maenad enjoys the drunkenness and lust of the party participants and eventually kills Mike, Tom and his wife, and another local named Jan. Bill and Eric burn the house, and Eric glamors Tara and Eggs so that she will be unable to remember what happened at the sex party.
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Visit our Sookie Stackhouse series feature page.When a vampire asks Sookie Stackhouse to use her telepathic skills to find another missing vampire, she agrees under one condition: the bloodsuckers must promise to let the humans go unharmed.
Easier said than done.
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Living Dead in Dallas is the sequel to Dead Until Dark in the new Southern Vampire series from acclaimed mystery author Charlaine Harris. When a vampire asks Sookie Stackhouse to use her telepathic skills to find another missing vampire, she agrees under one condition: the bloodsuckers must promise to let the humans go unharmed. Easier said than done.… (more)
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