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Volume 7, Issue 3, May 1980
Simulation of mammographic x‐ray spectra7(1980); http://dx.doi.org/10.1118/1.594684View Description Hide Description
Attempts to simulate Mo‐anode spectra for film mammography by using Mo filters with W‐anode tubes have been reported by several workers, and others have generated W‐like continua for xeromammographic purposes by heavy Al filtration of Mo‐anode tubes. In the present work the success of these simulations was tested by Si(Li) spectrometric methods that measured the spectral shapes and the exposure levels. Comparisons of Mo‐anode/Al‐filter with W‐anode/Al‐filter combinations were made, and also of W‐anode/Mo‐filter with Mo‐anode/Mo‐filter combinations. In certain circumstances the spectral shape is moderately well simulated but in all cases the useful output is less in the simulations than in the original spectra. The general conclusion is that simulation is always less attractive than direct use of the desired anode.
Graphite calorimeter in water phantom and calibration of ionization chambers in dose to water for 60Co gamma radiation7(1980); http://dx.doi.org/10.1118/1.594685View Description Hide Description
A graphitecalorimeter similar in size and shape to a Farmer type 0.6‐cm3ionization chamber was developed for direct measurement of absorbed dose at a specified depth in a water phantom irradiated by a beam of 60Co gamma radiation. The accuracy of the absorbed dose determined was estimated to be ±1.1% at a dose level of 4 rad/s (4×10−2Gy s−1). The absorbed dose to water at the calibration depth of 5 cm was standardized for our 60Co gamma beam, for a 60‐cm SSD and 10×10 cm2 field. Farmer type ionization chambers were calibrated against the standardized absorbed dose. The overall accuracy in calibrating the ionization chambers was ± 1.2%.
Cadmium telluride matrix gamma camera7(1980); http://dx.doi.org/10.1118/1.594686View Description Hide Description
An experimental gamma camera that has significant performance has been designed, constructed, and tested. The new camera has a matrix of cadmium telluride semiconductors as the detecting medium. The detectors are located within the collimating holes (rather than behind them). Coincident outputs from each row and column are used to digitally identify the individual detector in which the energy deposition occurred. Direct digital localization of detected events and the attenuation of scatter radiation between matrix elements by the collimator septa that separate detectors, contribute to reasonable resolution and imaging time. The superior radiation detection characteristics of cadmium telluride (in comparison to sodium iodide) could provide superior discrimination against scattered radiation that contributes only spurious information to the image.Detector reliability and uniformity limit the camera's performance; however, the availability of large numbers of small cadmium telluride detectors that have uniform radiation detection properties would make a clinical camera viable.
A model for calculating the effects of small inhomogeneities on electron beam dose distributions7(1980); http://dx.doi.org/10.1118/1.594687View Description Hide Description
Charged particles penetrating a medium are repeatedly deflected from their line of motion by coulomb interactions with target nuclei. This physical feature should be included in the calculation of dose distributions when the irradiated medium contains small inhomogeneities. We use the mean path taken by particles in homogeneous media to represent their motion through inhomogeneous materials. This procedure adapts the small angle multiple scattering formalism to yield manageable, approximate solutions when a medium contains arbitrarily composed inhomogeneities. To promote the development of this procedure into an electron beamtreatment planning program, we discuss the salient features which arise in connection with electron beam inhomogeneity calculations. We use a solid phantom containing an air cavity just below its surface as a particular example of a small inhomogeneity. We discuss qualitatively and quantitatively the dose distributions which result from their irradiation with an 11‐MeV electron beam.
Comparison of the cobalt‐60 photon beam dose distributions corrected by three shift‐factors for oblique incidence7(1980); http://dx.doi.org/10.1118/1.594688View Description Hide Description
A new factor for shifting isodose curves for oblique Co‐60 photon beams has been deduced. Like the two other known factors, this shift factor depends on the source‐to‐surface distance (SSD), the depth dose (D) and the derivative of D with depth. A comparison of corrected dose distributions has been made by using the three shift factors for the 15×15‐cm2 field incident on a surface at 45°. In general, the corrected dose distributions given by the new shift factor show the best agreement with the measured depth dose data.
Model to analyze radiographic factors in mammography7(1980); http://dx.doi.org/10.1118/1.594772View Description Hide Description
A regression model and analysis is presented to determine the effect of various radiographic factors on mammographic breast exposures. The analysis is based on data collected jointly by the six Regional Centers for Radiological Physics (CRPs) at some sixty installations throughout the United States. A ''stepwise regression analysis'' of this data projects that the choice between xerox and screen‐film receptors is the most critical factor affecting breast exposure followed by choice of HVL and target material. The analysis also shows that, although, for a given receptor category, the breast surface exposure varied over a wide range for the diverse techniques acceptable to radiologists, the receptor exposures varied over a rather narrow range of ±12%.
Dosimetric evaluation of a variable field electron beam applicator7(1980); http://dx.doi.org/10.1118/1.594651View Description Hide Description
A commercially available variable electron beam applicator designed for the Philips SL‐75/20 linear accelerator was tested for possible clinical use. The basic design of this collimator consists of four movable L‐shaped stainless steel blades forming the corners. In addition, four smaller fixed blades of the same material and thickness fill in the sides. Film placed in polystyrene phantoms were exposed in all experiments. Field size, field flatness, beam homogeneity and penumbra measurements, all indicated that the applicator is acceptable for clinical use. However, for use with large field sizes and/or high energy electron beams some minor modifications are suggested.
Revision of tissue‐maximum ratio and scatter‐maximum ratio concepts for cobalt 60 and higher energy x‐ray beams7(1980); http://dx.doi.org/10.1118/1.594648View Description Hide Description
The concept of tissue‐maximum ratios (TMR) as a basis of dose computations has posed problems when applied to the whole range of clinically used megavoltage beams. Another problem is the definition of scatter‐maximum ratio (SMR) which assumes a value of zero at the depth of maximum dose. This paper describes new methods of measuring collimator and phantom scatter correction factors. The definitions of TMR and SMR are modified in order to compute phantom scatter at any depth, including depth of maximum dose. The revised concept is basic and general enough that it can be applied to x‐ray beams of any energy, fields of any shape and isocentric as well as non‐isocentric modes of treatment.
Nonlinear partial volume artifacts in x‐ray computed tomography7(1980); http://dx.doi.org/10.1118/1.594678View Description Hide Description
Dark streaks connecting the petrous bones are often observed in cranial transverse section CT reconstructions. These artifacts are usually only slightly diminished by two‐pass beam hardening corrections. However, it is found that by narrowing the slice thickness the artifacts are substantially reduced. In this paper, it is shown that axial partial volume effects can account for the presence of the artifacts. These axial partial volume effects occur when, at any point in the slice, the object has axial variations in attenuation. In such cases the logarithm of the integrated intensity measured by the detector is not a linear function of the integrated attenuation (even for monochromatic beams). This nonlinearity causes inconsistencies in the data set which in turn can cause streaks in the image. We have studied the partial volume effect using computer simulation. Algorithms are presented whose purpose is to correct for these effects by estimating the axial variation using neighboring slices. These correction algorithms are successful in computer simulation cases but failed with clinical data. It is concluded that no practical correction method is viable unless overlap scanning is employed. However, thin‐slice scanning for sections where these artifacts are common is perhaps a more preferable solution.
Calculation of 131I‐ortho‐iodohippurate absorbed kidney dose: A literature review7(1980); http://dx.doi.org/10.1118/1.594679View Description Hide Description
Extensive information has been made available relative to the physical aspects necessary for calculation of radiation absorbed dose from radiopharmaceuticals. A similar data base for the biological factors involved in these calculations has not been documented as thoroughly. The authors present an extensive literature review for the radiation absorbed dose of 131I‐ortho‐iodohippurate and discuss the rationale for adjusting previously accepted values with new biodistribution information.
Lipowitz metal shielding thickness for dose reduction of 6–20 MeV electrons7(1980); http://dx.doi.org/10.1118/1.594680View Description Hide Description
The relative dose reduction by Lipowitz metal of 6 to 20 MeV electrons from a Varian Associates Clinac–20 linear accelerator has been measured using a parallel plate thin wall ionization chamber. Metal thicknesses required for a 5% attenuation level for a 10×10 cm2 field are as follows: 6 MeV–2.3 mm, 9 MeV–4.4 mm, 12 MeV–8.5 mm, 16 MeV–18.0 mm, 20 MeV–25.0 mm.
Clarification of the concept of ''emitted radiation''7(1980); http://dx.doi.org/10.1118/1.594775View Description Hide Description
The quantity ''emitted radiation'' (due to Johns and Cunningham) is defined mathematically and its relationship to certain other quantities employed in brachytherapydosimetry is shown.
A useful algorithm for calculating central ray TAR and TMR values7(1980); http://dx.doi.org/10.1118/1.594681View Description Hide Description
An algorithm utilizing a two‐dimensional polynomial power functions least squares fit has been applied to the calculations of TAR in the case of CO‐60 teletherapy and TMR in the case of an 8MV SL75/10 linear accelerator giving less than ±1/2% errors respectively between calculated and measured values. The TAR and TMR algorithms are used as subroutines in pocket sized and table top programmable calculators or computers and thus provide rapid calculation of treatment time or monitor units as well as given dose.
Microwave leakage during patient treatment7(1980); http://dx.doi.org/10.1118/1.594682View Description Hide Description
In light of the BRH proposed draft standard for microwave leakage of 10 mW/cm2, microwave leakage measurements were taken under two conditions. The first used a microwavetissue equivalent phantom in which leakage data was accumulated as a function of net forward power and aperture‐to‐skin distance (SSD). This is similar to the BRH setup. In the second condition, during actual microwave hyperthermia treatments data was accumulated on several patients at different anatomical sites. The results of these experiments show a marked increase of microwave leakage occurring during patient treatment than that which can be predicted from static phantom results.
Radiation therapy treatment planning and the distortion of CT images7(1980); http://dx.doi.org/10.1118/1.594683View Description Hide Description
T h y r o i d C a n c e r, by L. D. Greenfield7(1980); http://dx.doi.org/10.1118/1.594799View Description Hide Description
T h e L o g i c a l P r o c e s s i n g o f D i g i t a l S i g n a l s, by S. L. Hurst7(1980); http://dx.doi.org/10.1118/1.594801View Description Hide Description
W o r k i n g w i t h R a d i a t i o n a n d P r o t e c t i n g t h e U n b o r n7(1980); http://dx.doi.org/10.1118/1.594802View Description Hide Description


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Chile and Britain's friendship has "deep historical roots", says President Piñera
Chile and Britain's friendship has deep historical roots and is projected into the future, said Chilean president Sebastian Piñera in London who on Monday is scheduled to meet PM David Cameron and later a trip to Buckingham palace for an audience with the Queen.
Piñera arrived in London Saturday night and on Sunday visited the British Museum and Churchill War Rooms.
"England is a key ally in Europe and I hope we will be able to strengthen our ties", said the Chilean president.
Speaking ahead of his meeting with the PM he said "With David Cameron we share the same values, the same views and therefore, we are looking forward to that meeting".
When asked about Chile's position following on Argentina's protests about military exercises in the Falklands Piñera was emphatic: "friendship between England and Chile is one with deep historic roots and with projections into the future; we have excellent relations with England from the time of our independence".
Piñera added that "I invite you to recall that Bernardo O'Higgins (Chile's national hero) studied and lived in England and the head of our first naval squadron who on two times sunk the Spanish fleet was Thomas Cochrane, who was also English".
"Let us hope that from this visit we can achieve a greater integration, a greater collaboration between a very small country and very distant, with Europe. We share the most important, values, principles and a commitment to make the future a good future for the Europeans and for the Chileans", he added.
Piñera who will also be visiting France and Germany is travelling with First Lady Cecilia Morel and ministers of Foreign Affairs and Economy, Alfredo Moreno and Juan Andrés Fontaine. The delegation also includes members of Congress and special guests.
Since arriving in London Piñera has received extensive coverage because of the successful rescue of the 33 miners.
The Chilean president used the words "commitment, courage, faith, hope and unity" to describe the 70 days operation.
"We did it because we were united; we did it because we were convinced, and did it because we would never leave anyone behind" adding "that's a very good principle for Chile and for the world".
On Sunday afternoon Piñera met with the manager and coach of Manchester United, the English soccer team that has invited the 33 rescued miners to attend a match at Old Strafford.
During the meeting presents were exchanged and President Piñera gave the club a copy of the August 22 message sent by the miners when they were first contacted; a video of some of the most dramatic moments, a piece of rock from the mine and a book on the Atacama Desert where the San Jose Mine is located.
On Monday when he meets PM Cameron and later the Queen, Piñera will also present them with a piece of rock from 700 metres underground.

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Gỏi cuốn
|Alternative names
|Nem cuốn, salad roll
|Hors d'oeuvre
|Place of origin
|Serving temperature
|Room temperature
|Main ingredients
|Pork, prawns, vegetables, bún, bánh tráng
|Cookbook: Gỏi cuốn Media: Gỏi cuốn
Gỏi cuốn,[1] Vietnamese spring roll,[2][3][4][5][6] is a Vietnamese dish traditionally consisting of pork, prawn, vegetables, bún (rice vermicelli), and other ingredients wrapped in Vietnamese bánh tráng (commonly known as rice paper).[7][8] Some people believe that Vietnamese summer rolls originate from China since they are similar in form to Chinese spring rolls, Chinese biscuit rolls, and Chinese-American egg rolls. Others believe their origins are from Vietnam since the ingredients are different and they are served fresh while others are served fried, like the Vietnamese Chả giò.[9] They are served at room temperature (or cooled) and are not deep fried or cooked on the outside. It is listed at number 30 on World's 50 most delicious foods complied by CNN Go in 2011.[10] Fresh gỏi cuốn have gained popularity among Vietnam's neighboring countries and in the western hemisphere as well. These rolls are considered to be a very popular appetizer with customers in Vietnamese restaurants.
The banh trang is dipped in water, then laid flat on a plate and the desired amount of ingredients is placed on top. The fresh gỏi cuốn is then rolled up and ready to be eaten. Gỏi cuốn can be served with tương xào (also known as hoisin sauce), which consists of ground tương (tương đen or tương xay)and mixed coconut water (or broth), before being stir-fried with garlic and some sugar and then sprinkled with chili powder and ground peanuts. Alternatively, gỏi cuốn can be served with peanut sauce or other Vietnamese dipping sauces, such as nước chấm, a condiment based on fish sauce.[11]
In Vietnam and in various parts of Southeast Asia, Vietnamese can be seen hand-making banh trang (rice paper) and placing them on the rectangular bamboo trays around their houses. Traditionally, gỏi cuốn are eaten with a large group of people at a home setting.[12][13]
In southern Vietnam, these rolls are called Gỏi cuốn, meaning salad rolls, while in northern Vietnam, these rolls are called Nem cuốn, meaning nem rolls. In central Vietnam, it is simply called "rice paper" roll. In the West, these rolls are called by several different English names, including "salad roll," and "summer roll." Sometimes the word "Vietnamese" is added at the beginning of these words, for example, in Hong Kong they are called "Vietnamese roll," or "Vietnamese spring rolls" in Australia and the United States, though specifically in Australia they may sometimes be referred to as "Cold rolls". Some Asian restaurants in the United States also refer to them as "crystal roll" "soft roll" or "salad roll".
Fresh rolls are easily distinguished from similar rolls by the fact that they are not fried and the ingredients used are different from (deep-fried) Vietnamese egg rolls. Fresh rolls have gradually become more popular in neighboring Cambodia, Thailand, and Laos as well as in Canada and the U.S. or wherever there are a significant concentrations of the Vietnamese diaspora. Its popularity is also partly due to several websites promoting Vietnamese food by tourists as well as Southeast Asian food experts and by word of mouth.
In Cambodia, Vietnamese gỏi cuốn are called nime chao, derived from the Vietnamese word nem. In Japan, they are called nama harumaki (生春巻き?, "raw spring rolls"), and are typically filled with shrimp.
The fillings can vary from the standard pork slices, pork sausage slices (chả), and shrimp; fish, pan-fried seafood (such as squid), beef poached in a lemongrass broth, tofu (for vegetarians), grilled Nem Nướng sausages, braised pork, and egg are among some of the other popular spring roll variations.
See also[edit]
- ^ Aruna Thaker, Arlene Barton Multicultural Handbook of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics 2012 Page 171 "gỏi cuốn"
- ^ Spring roll showdown in Little Saigon, Orange County Register (archived from the original on 2011-11-26).
- ^ 40 delicious Vietnamese dishes | CNN Travel
- ^ Vietnamese Summer Rolls
- ^ Brodard Chateau - Vietnamese Cuisine - Garden Grove
- ^ Vietnamese summer rolls at Saigon Bistro, 6244 N. California Ave. | abc7chicago.com
- ^ Andrea Nguyen, Leigh Beisch Into the Vietnamese Kitchen p32 Gỏi cuốn
- ^ Ann Le, Julie Fay Ashborn The Little Saigon Cookbook: Vietnamese Cuisine p56 Gỏi cuốn
- ^ "Vietnamese Spring Rolls - A Taste for Any Season". Vietnam Talking Points. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
- ^ CNN Go World's 50 most delicious foods 21 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-10-11
- ^ "Vietnamese Summer Roll Recipe".
- ^ The Find: Dat Thanh in Westminster - Los Angeles Times
- ^ A Real Meal for Under $4? It's True - Los Angeles Times
External links[edit]
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to gỏi cuốn.
- Illustrated step-by-step instructions for making Summer Rolls (gỏi cuốn) at HungryHuy.com
- How to make Summer Rolls "Gỏi Cuốn" for your party by CandyCanCook
|Wikibooks Cookbook has a recipe/module on


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Using Morae Recorder+Observer: Yes or no?
I'd like to hear from people who have to conduct usability sessions on their own, AND who use Morae Observer on a second laptop. Does it make you more efficient? How much more?
After a recent stint analysing a ton of Recorder data, I can affirm that I love Recorder but that I spend more time than I should in Morae Manager, and maybe I need to use Morae Observer together with Recorder so I can reduce time spent in Manager.
Any comments? Tips? Cautions?
-=- Jerome
I use Morae Recorder, Observer, and Manager regularly. Manager is a little
bit clunky, but now that I understand how it works I don't find it to be all
that difficult to use.
The only reason to use Observer, IMO, is if you planning on logging during
the session. For example, I've used a programmable keypad to mark quotes or
interesting parts of sessions, which then makes analysis and video
highlights much easier later on. The problem is that you need a second
computer nearby so that you can run Observer and connect the keypad.
Paul Nuschke
Senior Design Researcher
ELECTRONIC INK(c)
On Mon, Jun 16, 2008 at 5:36 PM, Jerome Ryckborst <
JRyckborst at gemcomsoftware.com> wrote:
> I'd like to hear from people who have to conduct usability sessions on
> their own, AND who use Morae Observer on a second laptop. Does it make you
> more efficient? How much more?
> After a recent stint analysing a ton of Recorder data, I can affirm that I
> love Recorder but that I spend more time than I should in Morae Manager, and
> maybe I need to use Morae Observer together with Recorder so I can reduce
> time spent in Manager.
> Any comments? Tips? Cautions?
> -=- Jerome
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How efficient Morae Observer makes you depends on how you analyze your data and your ability to multi-task (if you're doing it on your own, it can be quite a task to moderate as well as take detailed notes).
I use Recorder, Observer, and Manager and find Observer to be very helpful. The beauty of Observer as you mentioned, is that it allows your notes to be synced with the video making Highlight clips much easier to pull.
In addition, if you take the time to define your tasks (if you have predefined tasks) in Recorder, you can use Observer to mark the tasks, do task timings, etc. Once the recordings have been imported into Manager you can filter/sort through your notes and have Manager show only Task A for example. This allows you to scan the notes you made for each participant who completed Task A which makes analysis quite simple. Through Recorder (v2.0), you can also filter for success, failure as well if you decide to log those in Observer. Finally, Version 2.0 also allows for surveys to be delivered to the participant with the press of a button (helpful if you are remote or in another room). To be honest I have found that the level of customization that I like for surveys are not easy to implement on Morae Recorder and prefer to create my surveys in Excel or Word and deliver to the participant by way of paper copies.
I'm not sure how you are running your "lab", but one problem I have had in facilities and elsewhere is getting Recorder and Observer to connect. This is largely due to Internet connection speed and firewall, but it is something to consider.
I've been using Morae for over 4 years now and am quite familiar with the product as I assist with troubleshooting and lab set-up in our labs in Dallas. With the amount I've babbled, you can probably see it's something that I'm quite passionate about and would be happy to answer any questions or share opinions if you want more! :D
Sabrina Klein
Usability Analyst
Usability Sciences Corporation
> From: JRyckborst at Gemcomsoftware.com> To: discuss at ixda.org> Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:36:25 -0700> Subject: [IxDA Discuss] Using Morae Recorder+Observer: Yes or no?> > I'd like to hear from people who have to conduct usability sessions on their own, AND who use Morae Observer on a second laptop. Does it make you more efficient? How much more?> > After a recent stint analysing a ton of Recorder data, I can affirm that I love Recorder but that I spend more time than I should in Morae Manager, and maybe I need to use Morae Observer together with Recorder so I can reduce time spent in Manager.> > Any comments? Tips? Cautions?> > -=- Jerome> ________________________________________________________________> Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)!> To post to this list ....... discuss at ixda.org> Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe> List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines> List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
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Definitely helps Jerome. You, for one are not making the participant conscious of being watched. Secondly, it always helps to have the stakeholders sit with you ( in a different room: you can project it on the wall if you want ) and observe whats happening. Thats a big win actually. When devs, ba's and the product owners see how the participants perform, they need no convincing ( with some additional interpretation maybe ) on the usability issues at all.
You use the recorder on the participant machine. Observer is the one which you look at on your screen. Manager is used to do the tests analysis after the user testing sessions have been recorded by the observer+recorder.Manager helps you all the statistical data for the parameters you were evaluating the application/participant for.
I wonder what the confusion is and if you're doing it right. How do you use observer and recorder both on the same laptop? Will you be staring at the participants screen from behind or sitting next to him then? How will you use the markers? Do you use just a notebook to write down the observations? How will you do the analysis from the manager if you don't have the markers?
For the way you're doing it, you probably just need a screen recording software and pen+paper.
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What kind of camera have you been using with Morae Recorder? Any recommendations?
John Terceman
Human Factors Grad Student
John, Logitech's high-end webcams (starting from Webcam Pro 9000) are perfect for Morae (except QuickCam Orbit AF which is very distracting because it uses motorized tracking).
We use Morae in a classic usability lab setup with separate testing room (running Recorder) and control room (running Observer): http://interux.com/Usability-Lab.html
Usually, two persons conduct usability tests: moderator who sits together with test participant in the testing room, and administrator sitting in the control room. Administrator is connected with moderator via portable radio set with earphone in the moderator's ear.
Morae Observer does two main things:
(1) It allows the test administrator to observe the test participant performance and when necessary to give orders to the moderator (eg "Cancel this task because time is over and start next task").
(2) It allows customer representatives sitting in the control room (or located remotely) to observe the testing process. In our practice, it is very often when customers want to observe tests live.


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Believe in giving my best at work.
Drive my friends and colleagues crazy.
Passionate and focus in what I do.
Equally passionate on knocking my head against the wall too!
Planning to make it HUGE someday!
2) Irritating the nuts out of people.
3) Motivating people and give them a reason to fight on!
4) Being myself. :)
"Passion for the Compassion" by Norman Levine.
Movies - Godfather, Lakehouse, Pursuit of Happyness, The Notebook and StarWars
Shows - I dun watch TV.
Music - PitBull, Coldplay, Maroon 5
Food - Teochew Porridge, BBQ chicken wings from Chomp Chomp, Roast duck breastmeat
Roof over my head and bed on my back.
My friends (even though I always tell them off whenever we meet up, I really value them!)
The help and trust that was being given to me all these years.
Passion and Compassion that was imbued within my DNA. Lol...
2) Ukelele
3) Changes that I want to make in my life
(Initially my purpose of coming to this website is to find potential partner or girlfriend. But after going out with a few people whom I come to know over here. I thought that it might not be a good idea after all. It comes with a few downsides. 1) expectation 2) compatibility 3) the depth of the relationship. For those of you, who have gotten to know someone here and dated them out, you know what I mean. ;)


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the bots are shameful and will stop at no excuse sadly
swallow the bitter pill and get over it
Congratulations to Adelina. I think she thoroughly earned it.
One thing for sure, we will not see Yuna Kim crying and whining and making excuses. Kim skated two great programs, as did Carolina Kostner.
So did Adelina. Congratulations. She skated her heart out.
Didn't Carolina Kostner beat her at 2008 Worlds by winning the silver?
I do think she was overscored but I think Adelina was amazing. To basically be pushed aside for Julia in the team event and then comeback and skate lights out...I'm happy for her. I hate that her moment is being tainted like this. The hate/vitriol being spewed at her from angry fans is shocking and really saddening. She doesn't deserve that. All she did was go out there and skate her heart out. No one can take that away from her...


text: On Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 06:45:04PM +0000, Mark Seaborn wrote: > You've probably heard about Google's Native Client (a.k.a. NaCl) which > was announced last month. It looks very promising. Not sure if anybody else has noticed, but it looks as though NaCl has just made it into the developer builds of Chrome itself. Enabling it currently disables the sandbox, but that's due to be fixed. Can't find any real docs about it either the following was the best I found: http://blog.internetnews.com/skerner/2009/10/google-chrome-goes-native-in-4.html Be interesting to see where this goes. -- Sam http://samason.me.uk/


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Trade Diversion and Production Sharing
Sven W. Arndt
Claremont Colleges - Robert Day School of Economics and Finance
Journal of Economic Assymetries, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2004
This paper examines the repercussions of cross-border production sharing for the welfare effects of preferential trade liberalization. In general-equilibrium context, a free trade agreement (FTA), which incorporates production sharing, raises the likelihood of welfare improvement. Thus, two members of a free trade area, who each have comparative disadvantage in the production of a final product relative to a non-member, may nevertheless enjoy net trade creation if they jointly possess comparative advantages in key components of that product. At a minimum, cross-border production sharing reduces the trade-diverting elements of an FTA. It follows, that rules of origin, viewed as constraints on cross-border fragmentation, augment the negative, trade-diverting elements of free trade area.
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Keywords: Trade diversion, free trade areas, fragmentation, production networks
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Welcome! The Annual Convention offers something for everyone. We encourage you to participate in all the policy-making committee meetings and the ICA annual meeting to help your industry grow stronger. All ICA members are welcome to attend.
Through Beef Business Connections, ICA will provide information, training and education aimed at improving the longevity and profit potential for beef cattle producers. In it's inaugural year, Beef Business Connections is receiving support and inspiration from Summit Livestock Facilities, an FBi Buildings company.
With everything going on in the world today, our society is more health conscious than ever before. Not only do consumers have to sort through conflicting stories about the benefits of eating beef, but they also are concerned about antibiotic residues, cholesterol, bioterrorism, and GMO's as well as other food safety issues.
Although the beef industry has made extremely impressive strides in boosting consumer confidence in their product, more needs to be done to put the consumers fears to rest. Beef safety continues to be a high priority for the beef industry and checkoff-funded research continues to make a difference. Cattle producers.
The Iowa Cattlemen's Association bull and heifer evaluation program serves the needs of both the cattle seedstock producers and the Iowa commercial industry. Each year approximately 100 progressive breeders enter more than 400 bulls and 70 heifers into three tests for comparison and bench marking. These superior genetics are then offered to the commercial industry at 3 sales across the state of Iowa.
What is a Custom Cattle Feedlot?
A custom feedlot is a cattle feeding enterprise that provides the technology, skills and services to someone who wants cattle fed to a specific market weight. Basically, a custom feedlot is a lot like a cattle feeding hotel: it furnishes room, board and services to the feedlot cattle and customers.
The Iowa Cattlemen's Association presently has three policy-making committees that deal with legislative or regulatory issues and work to recommend policy for the ICA. These committees are all chaired by volunteers who are knowledgeable of the issues and have a strong desire to improve the environment for.
The Iowa Cattlemen's Association has more than 10,000 beef producing members and associated companies dedicated to the future of the Iowa beef industry. The Iowa Cattlemen's Association is grassroots, comprised of 97 active county organizations that promote beef at the local level and hold educational meetings for their members.


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SASS & THE CITY: Ways to stay outraged, after the election
With the presidential election campaign ending soon, some of us will go cold turkey on political outrage.
Those of us who willingly get caught up in outrage over inaccurate, accusatory television ads, nasty debates, and Facebook posting wars with friends who support other political parties might not know what to do with ourselves.
So, what now?
With no negative stimulation, we may find ourselves with an identity crisis. We can't go from holding heated debates to holding hands and singing "Kumbaya."
Take heart, my fellow warriors. Plenty of things in everyday life can continue to spark our outrage.
1. Overpackaged electronics and children's toys that require a straight razor, samurai sword and the Jaws of Life to open.
2. The technical support employee who talks to you on the phone with an unintelligible voice and is indignant when you can't understand him.
3. The person at the table beside yours at the restaurant who talks so loudly on her cell phone she could pass as a carnival barker.
4. Facebook friends who tag you in hideous photos that make you look like Marge Simpson.
5. The media giving nicknames to celebrity couples. Brangelina, my backside!
6. E-mails, texts, and Facebook messages typed in all caps. WHY ARE YOU SHOUTING?
7. Children at weddings. Sorry.
8. The person who leaves the mall, walks to the parking lot, gets into her car and starts it, but doesn't pull out even though she knows you're idling your car, waiting for her parking spot.
9. Paper cuts.
10. Cell phone customer-service operators who insist on asking you to state your phone number even though you just finished punching it in on your keypad.
11. People who address you as "dude."
12. Cable companies that schedule service calls during a four-hour window.
13. Movie theater texters.
14. Grocery carts with a bad wheel.
15. Overuse of the word "like."
16. People who stand so close behind you at the ATM that you fear they're trying to spoon.
17. Dads who refer to taking care of their own child as "baby-sitting."
If the election outcome doesn't keep you irritated for the next four years, some of the above will do the job.
Then again, there is the concept of actually being happy. Without politics in your face, it may be possible.
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Every time you start fretting that the network system is bankrupt, up pops an irresistible treat like this japery, which combines the bent appeal of Seinfeld, Mad About You and the best parts of Anything but Love. Like those shows, it's built around the silly antics of a tight-knit group of adults who bond to each other in a very adolescent way. We're living, my friends, in the golden sitcom age of rec-room humor.
These Friends has something those series don't: stand-up comic Ellen DeGeneres as the star. With her pop-eyed innocence, her self-aware goodness, she's a sitcom natural. She has an endearing way of putting her foot in her mouth and then wedging it in deeper and deeper as she babbles on embarrassedly.
DeGeneres's loopy clique is made up of Arye Gross, Holly Fulger and Maggie Wheeler. Join them.
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problem using file pointers
i have done a program to reverse the list..and here the users gives the input(i.e.,if i give ./a.out 3 my output will be like this orginal:1 2 3 and reverse:3 2 1 ......)
but how my program should take the list as input from a file :confused: .
(note:The name of the input file should be taken as a command line argument. This file would contain a line of white-space separated list of number. eg(19 1 4 3 18)
can any one help me out :cryin: ......
/**********reversing list***********
Re: problem using file pointers
Use fopen() to open the file for input.
Use fscanf() to read each successive integer from the file. I would suggest using the %d format.
> ptr=(struct link *)malloc(sizeof(struct link));
If you had included stdlib.h (as you should have), then a cast of the result would not be necessary, at least for any ANSI/ISO C compiler.
If, after removing the cast, you get warnings about converting void*, then that means you need to stop compiling your code with a C++ compiler, and use a C compiler. Typically, this involves renaming "prog.cpp" into "prog.c".
Also, main should be explicitly declared as returning int, and have an explicit return 0; at the end.
Re: problem using file pointers
i need output like this....
If the input file is input.txt, and following are its contents:
19 1 3 4 18
After reading input from the file, call to print_list should display:
19 → 1 → 3 → 4 → 18
Call to reverse_llist and then calling print_list should print the following:
18 → 4 → 3 → 1 → 19
so where i want to modify in my program..........
help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: problem using file pointers
So when you run your test data through your program, what do you see?
- does it crash (all the time, some of the time, specific test case)
- does it produce bad output (all the time, some of the time, specific test case)
- does it produce the right data in the wrong order
- does it loop forever / not at all.
- etc etc
We need more than "here's my code, it doesn't work". We provide help, not a rescue service.
Being able to debug your own code is a vital skill, as is being able to clearly communicate the exact nature of the problem.
For example, the first test would be a list with only 1 element.
If the test passes, fine, then move onto the next test.
If not, then you have a really simple case to step through the code with a debugger to find the problem.
Try it with a 2-element list.
Try it with a 3-element list. By the time you get to this one, it should be OK for any list.
So a report like, "it works for 1 element forwards and backwards, 2 elements forwards and then it just crashes at the start of printing 2 elements in reverse" is a meaningful description of a problem and shows us that you've done some work yourself.
If you don't know how to use a debugger, then now is a good time to get some practice in.
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This is National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week, a time to recognize 9-1-1 dispatchers like Kelly Berkey in York, Pa., who says she dwells on the thanks she gets from people she helps and not on what else she might have done for other callers. "You feel like you're doing what you're supposed to," Berkey said about receiving calls thanking her for her help.
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Jays pound out 5-3 win over Nebraska
OMAHA — Creighton jumped on Nebraska early Friday night at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha, plating two runs on three hits in the top of the first off the Huskers' No. 1 starter, Christian DeLeon. It was the only lead the Bluejays needed as Nebraska squandered some late inning opportunities, losing 5-3 in both teams first game in the TD Ameritrade Classic.
Tommy Strunc (6-1) picked up the win for Creighton (23-9) and Jake Peter retired the Huskers in order in the ninth for his sixth save of the season. Federico Castagnini went 3-for-5 at the plate, one of six Bluejays to record multiple hits in the game, as the Jays pounded out 14 hits.
Nebraska (19-21) finally chased Strunc in the seventh with a leadoff walk from Blake Headley followed by a single from Taylor Fish. Two batters later, with the bases loaded, Rich Sanguinetti slapped a 3-2 pitch back up the middle for an RBI single. The Huskers added another run when Pat Kelly grounded into a double play to make it 4-3.
Reliever Luke Bublitz struck out the side in the eighth and momentum seemed to have shifted when Chad Christensen lead off the bottom half with a single and advanced to second on a throwing error by Creighton shortstop Alex Staehely. But Nebraska was unable to advance Christensen farther than third. It was a familiar story for Nebraska on the night.
"We had a couple opportunities – bases loaded nobody out, first and third nobody out – and we just didn't do what we were capable of doing from an execution standpoint," coach Darin Erstad said. "We had some chances and sometimes it doesn't work out."
After giving up a pair of runs early and another in the fourth, DeLeon settled in, coaxing a number of ground balls out of the Bluejays but most of them seemed to fall just out of reach of the Huskers infielders. DeLeon gave up 10 hits and four earned runs, striking out three over 6.1 innings. The loss dropped him to 5-3 on the season.
"It seemed like he was a little sluggish out of the gate and as the game went on – in the fifth, sixth and seventh – he was really sharp and had that tempo about him," Erstad said. "He gave us a chance to win, found a way into the seventh, and we just didn't have enough offensive power tonight."
The loss was the Huskers second of the week, meaning hopes of an at-large bid for the NCAA Tournament could be hanging in the balance when Nebraska takes on No. 24 Oklahoma State in a doubleheader on Saturday.
"For our at large bid in the tournament it's pretty much do or die throughout the rest of the season," shortstop Bryan Peters said. "We can't have any letdowns so every game's important from now on."
First pitch for the first game of the doubleheader is at 11:05 a.m. on Saturday.


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It takes such a long time to meet some cicadas that some people are excited about the chance to study them. Others, however, want to eat them. The periodical cicada, a flying insect about the size of a thumb, appears only once every 17 years. In the coming weeks, cicadas in eastern Ohio, most of West Virginia and parts of Pennsylvania and Virginia will end a long routine of chewing sap from underground roots. They will emerge from the ground, wriggle out of their shells and fly about in noisy swarms. They'll mate, lay eggs in slits they cut into twigs and then die, all within a matter of weeks. When the young hatch, they fall to the ground and burrow into the soil.
While some people are salivating about the chance to observe a once-every-17-year phenomenon, Craig Vance is just salivating. He plans to fry the black-bodied, red-eyed cicadas and offer them to guests as a dinner appetizer.
Releases of Pimpla disparis, a cocoon parasite of gypsy moth will continue beginning this month and ending in September. We plan to release over 10,000 with an average of 500 a week. In May tent caterpillar, forest and eastern, will be targeted; in June, whitemarked tussock moth; July gypsy moth sites; August, whitemarked tussock moth and September, fall webworm sites. We will concentrate releases in the southeastern counties Olmsted, Winona, Fillmore, and Houston. Other release sites will be determined by the presence of alternate pest hosts.
The egg parasite, Ooencyrtus kuvanae, will be reared and released near positive-trap gypsy moth sites in southeastern Minnesota. We have just determined that the wasp can be reared in "prechilled" gypsy moth eggs which can be shipped across state lines. We will plan to rear and release 20,000 Ooencyrtus wasps July through September.
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TOCA Race Driver 2 Review
TOCA Race Driver 2 is a game that racing fans on the move shouldn't be without, assuming you can justify buying the game again for the pleasure.
Handhelds have traditionally been the home for quick, pick up and play games; the kind of game that you can dip in and out of, playing for five minutes every now and again. With the PSP comes a whole new level of handheld power and new possibilities for handheld games; games that offer depth and realism that hasn't been seen on a handheld before. The first game to tap into this new area of possibility is TOCA Race Driver 2 on the PSP.
Anyone with a keen interest in racing games will know that TOCA Race Driver 2 has already appeared on the Xbox, PC and PlayStation 2, and received pretty glowing reviews across the board. Its combination of real cars, real circuits, various racing styles and sim-based racing made it a real hit amongst racing aficionados. Codemasters and Sumo Digital (who also ported Virtua Tennis to the PSP) have brought the game to the PSP, and in terms of content the game is nigh on identical to its home console brothers. If you haven't played the game before head over to our review of the PlayStation 2 version. Now you're up to speed we're going to focus on the quality of the port.
The most difficult task Sumo Digital probably had was porting the game's visuals to the PSP. Despite comparisons to the PlayStation 2, the PSP is in its infancy and with the clock speed of the processor currently running below specification, porting over a game that was technically difficult to create on the PlayStation 2 can't have been easy. The cutbacks made are obvious, but hardly a disgrace.
'... TOCA Race Driver 2 on the PSP is technically impressive for the handheld.'
On the plus side, car models are good, road surfaces look great, plenty of cars can be displayed on screen, damage modelling is excellent and the tracks draw well into the distance. On the negative side, roadside objects aren't that detailed, car textures are a little rough, the frame rate takes a hit when the screen fills with cars and while plenty of cars can be rendered on the screen, they lose detail as they move out of your near vision. However, the positives far outweigh the negatives, and TOCA Race Driver 2 on the PSP is technically impressive for the handheld.
The visuals, then, have been ported pretty successfully to the handheld, but how does the game play, particularly with the much criticised analogue stick? The short answer is pretty damn good. The racing seems remarkably close to the home console versions, with the analogue stick providing plenty of control. If the default analogue sensitivity settings aren't quite to your liking there are a number of other pre-sets to choose from, so most people should be able to set the controls up to their liking. It's also worth noting that none of the realism has been sacrificed in order to make this a more casual experience; the driving model is every bit as realistic as it was on the home consoles. Sumo Digital has also included an option to flip your PSP around, moving the analogue stick to the upper-right of the console and the throttle, brake controls to the left. The placement of the analogue stick is more comfortable, but getting used to playing the game with the opposite hands is tricky. Still, the option is there for those that want to use it.
There are two features that Sumo Digital has added to this PSP port: local wireless multiplayer for twelve players and custom soundtracks. Twelve player wireless sounds good and is probably great fun, but the likelihood of finding eleven friends to play with, all owning a copy of the game, may well be verging on lottery winning odds. Online play would have been great, but launch title time restrictions obviously made this impossible to implement. Custom soundtrack support is a more usable addition to the game. To create custom soundtracks you must first download some special software from the game's official website. This allows you to get your tunes onto the PSP and into the game, and seeing that most launch title PSP games don't support it, it's a nice bonus.
There are really only two main problems that might put off a few potential buyers. Load times are pretty lengthy, with loads between races taking upwards of twenty seconds. Races themselves tend to last around five minutes, so the loading isn't as much of an issue as it could have been, but still an annoyance. The other main issue is more of a personal thing. If you already own a previous version of the game, do you really want to spend £30 on the same game shrunk to fit on the PSP? If you're new to the series you could pick up the superior Xbox, PC or PlayStation 2 version for a lot less, but then again, they won't keep you occupied during you hour long train journey to and from work.
So, TOCA Race Driver 2 is unlike any other game that has graced a handheld. It makes no sacrifices to its home console heritage, keeping all the content and simulation driving model that PC and console owners have already experienced. Lengthy load times tarnish an otherwise great port, but on the whole this is a game that racing fans on the move shouldn't be without, assuming you can justify buying the game again for the pleasure.


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Today the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) posted details about the September security updates. On Tuesday, September 11 at approximately 10 AM Pacific Time Microsoft will release 2 bulletins.
The MSRC also posted information about important changes to the Windows certificate requirements included in Security Advisory 2661254 (Update For Minimum Certificate Key Length), which will improve security across the Windows platform.
The easiest way to get the updates when they're available is to turn on Windows automatic updating. For more information about how this works, see Understanding Windows automatic updating.
The Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification Service offers details about security updates approximately three business days before they are released. We do this to allow customers (especially IT professionals) to plan for effective deployment of security updates.
Advanced Notification includes information about:
- The number of new security updates being released
- The software affected
- Severity levels of vulnerabilities
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Weekend Indulgences at The Mulia Bali
Ready to fed and pampered? Mark your calenders for October 4! That's when The Mulia is offering a special Weekend Indulgence package featuring Chef Michael White.
Chef White is the Executive Chef and Co-Owner of the Altamarea Group, which is composed of the restaurants Marea, Ai Fiori, Osteria Morini, Nicoletta, Costata, and The Butterfly in New York, Osteria Morini and Due Mari in New Jersey, and Al Molo in Hong Kong. Chef Michael White studies, compares and contrasts different cultures' culinary philosophies to create unique recipes, restaurants, products, and brands of unsurpassed quality. Chef White is a multiple Michelin & NY Times starred chef, a Grand Chef Relais & Chateaux, and a 2010 James Beard Award Winner. In addition, he is a member of The Bocuse d'Or USA Foundation's Culinary Council, and was named one of the 40 Most influential New Yorkers under 40 by Crain's New York Business.
The Mulia is an all-suite property located on the prime beachfront of the pristine Nusa Dua coastline with an unparalleled view of the Indian Ocean. This boutique concept hotel offers pure a lifestyle retreat with the highest level of privacy and personalized service including individualized Butlers and a meticulous attention to detail and unsurpassed sense of style and space.
Choose from a one-bedroom or two-bedroom suite, which are tastefully furnished with carefully selected interior, plush bed, fine art and outstanding entertainment system. Every suite is complete with a Jacuzzi on the patio. Guests, in addition to savoring this gourmet opportunity, can indulge at the Mulia Spa, which has 20 treatment rooms, a state-of-the art Wellness Suite, an Ice Fountain Room with Chromatherapy Chakra cleansing colours, Hydro Tonic pool, and an outdoor meditation area.
This special Weekend Indulgence package includes the degustation dinner and two nights accommodation. Seating at this special event is limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.
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Balanced Wealth Building Weekend
I recently returned from a weekend intensive (put on by Harv T. Eker) where I 'got to' explore my personal connection between my wealth and my beliefs. This was the first Wealth Building Experience I have had where there was a balance between financial education and personal growth. I LOVED IT!
An important take away for me from the weekend was:
In order to move forward with a successful wealth building business, it's important to get clear on my wealth goals which are shaped by my internal 'why' (my framework for action).
" The bigger the why, the easier the how." – Rhoan
So how is this related to 'being rich' you ask? Let's first understand why it's so AWESOME!
Four Reasons WHY Being Rich is Awesome
(From the Millioniare Mind Intensive)
The lifestyle is freeing and fun
I can help others
- Who I have to BE to become rich will change my life for the better (more on this in a future post)
- I can stop worrying about the future
These reasons are great and they make sense. It is important to also remember that these reasons represent a deeper concept connected to Service. When we take action toward our goals from an inner desire to 'be of service' the universe naturally supports us.
AKA: When I am aligned with my passions and values, I am abundant in all ways; I AM RICH!
Playing Small or Playing BIG?
I have spent many years, working my business from a place of 'wanting to make money' first (to 'pay the bills' and 'be a success') and 'service' second. From this mindset of worry and lack, I felt like a hamster on the running wheel. No matter how hard I worked, I needed to 'do more' and the work was never done. I was working hard to 'make it work' and the results were small leaving me disheartened and exhausted. This hasn't really been joyful for me. Sigh!
As much as my coach training educated me about 'being in alignment' and how that alignment naturally brings 'abundance' in all areas of life, I just didn't completely surrender in and allow for the magic to take place. I was constricted. My mindset around my worth and creativity got in the way! I was playing small!
And so folks, the time has come for me to choose to Play BIG! I am feeling the fear and doing it anyway!
My starting point begins with a quest to discover my big WHY.
Usually ones gifts, talents and passions play into this so it shouldn't be too hard clarify – as long as my 'conditioned mind' doesn't get in the way (more on this later!).
Are You Ready to Play?
I invite you play along with me. Spend some time reflecting on the following questions. Take a moment to jot down the insights you receive.
- Are you living aligned with your passions and values?
- What story are you telling yourself?
- Are you currently playing big or small?
- How does your mindset support or challenge your ability to be rich?
Let's explore together and see what's possible. Take a look at your reflections and let me know what you discover (please post below). Here's to journeying into a wealthy mindset together!
I want to thank T. Harv Eker and his brilliant team for inspiring me at the Millionaire Mind Intensive! I finally feel like moving toward wealth is no longer an impossible feat. I am excited to 'dive in' and begin being 100% consciously active in creating my abundant life focused on service!
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Monday, October 16, 2006
European Evaluation of "Fad" Diets
The comment was made that trials have only appeared over the past 3 to 4 years evaluating our major fad diets. All diets seem to work for about 12 months but seem to cease working at the end of the 12 months. No side effects were noted and no safety issues were raised.
The adherence to the diets is difficult. Weight loss is always moderate. It seems that neither the standard recommended restriction of calories nor the popular new weight loss diets are effective.
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Hello, I am Milán, 6 years ago I started the Save 'n' Sane Weight loss program. I lost aprox 70 lb in the first 1.1/2 years and have not gained my weight back. I lost 48 pounds in the first 13 months with out any exercise at all. After that I started skating 3 - 5 times a week for 1 hour. It is a diet of Complex Grains, chicken, turkey, fish, soy, but no red meats and plenty of Vegetables and fruit, Low fat dairy and only low amounts of healthy fats. I use plenty herbs and seasonings, I use portion control and many of the foods are fixed to taste like the normal foods we are all used to eating, except there are no fats or sugars used to copy these flavors. it includes things like Pizzas, Tacos, spaghettis, stews, soups, deserts of fresh fruits to taste like hot pies, and too many other delicious foods that taste like you should not eat them, but can because there are no extra sugars, fats, and other bad things in them. The SnS manual teaches how to make this happen. I love the food and it made it simple to eat while losing weight. not to mention my blood pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides have all returned to normal keeping me from needing to go on the drugs to lower these things. I am a 60 year old insulin-dependent diabetic I 've had for 45 years and my diabetes is the best it has ever been. You can see the S n S program at / safensane.com \ It saved my life and health and made me feel like a younger man again.
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Cave Creek Pro Rodeo Gives Back
Monday 7.22.2013 @ 10:13am | ImagesAZ | Community
After a very successful 2013 event, the Cave Creek Pro Rodeo (CCPR) Committee announces their board-nominated 2013 charitable recipients. Over $7,000 has been distributed back into the community to the following organizations:
• 4-H Desert Hills Wranglers
• Foothills Food Bank
• Veterans Medical Leadership Council through the Wrangler National
Patriot Program
• AZ Chapter, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, in memory of Lindsay Gara
• Outdoor Experience for All
• Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship
• Boy Scout Troop #124
In addition to the above-mentioned charities, the CCPR Committee quickly raised over $1,000 by matching individual contributions to honor the 19 fallen hot shot firefighters who lost their lives in the Yarnell Hill fire.
"We are extremely proud to be in the position to give back to our community," said Casale during the awards ceremony. "To date, this is the largest contribution recorded by our association, and it truly reflects our membership's spirit of volunteerism. Volunteerism is the greatest thing you can do for your community and these donations bring us full circle in our mission."


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End of the Day: "Student Excuses"
From hungry pets, and siblings, to a run-in with
the law, your students' wildest excuses for missing assignments.
- Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8
Baby Food
"My baby brother tried eating my homework." Signed by the mom.
—Shabana J.
Tables Turned
I've had to tell students that my dog ate their homework!
—Stefania H.
"I am allergic to pencils."
—Andrea J.
Hungry, Hungry Horses
"I left it in the back of our truck and my horse ate it." We're in a rural farm and ranch community, so true story!
—Robin M.
The A+ Sweet Talker
"I didn't get my homework done because I attended a rally for higher teacher pay." Yes, he got excused.
—Laurie F.
Ask Mom
"My mom said I didn't have to do it."
—Marlee H.
Suds Up
"I had to do the dishes from the time I got home until I went to bed. I didn't have time to do my homework!" When I asked his mom, well, you can guess her reaction! He hasn't handed in an assignment late since.
—Cherity J.
Debate Team
"School isn't for sleeping, and home isn't for schoolwork!"
—Alicia L.
Locked out
I got a note from a mom saying her daughter had left her backpack in the trunk of the car, and the keys for the car accidentally went to Afghanistan with her dad.
—Meenal P.
The Future Lawyer
Once a student said, "I couldn't do my homework because we went to Mexico, and it is illegal to do American homework in Mexico, so the police took it."
—Gina T. S.
Tech Support
"I saved everything, but my computer deleted it even though it was turned off last night."
—Kari C.
Greener Grasses
"I would've done it. I just found something more fun to do at home."
—Andrea Q.
Taking a Cue from Katniss
"I accidentally set it on fire. Here, I brought you all the pieces."
—Amanda F.
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What can eighteenth-century developments tell us about the objects, forms, and occasions of play? Clifford Geertz applied Bentham's words to the cock fights of Bali; Robert Darnton transposed that analysis to cat killing in eighteenth-century Paris: in both cases, the authors argued that grappling with such "opaque" activities allowed one to "grasp a foreign system of meaning in order to unravel it" (Darnton). But must all analyses of play culminate with the discovery of cultural work? What happens when we juxtapose different forms of play and different sets of players? Would we want to say that narrative or poetic fictions constitute kinds of play, or forms of absorption homologous to playing? Do the revolutionary dramas in the American colonies, France, or Haiti represent the fulfillment or the destruction of the notion that politics is a performance?
We invite papers that range across aesthetic, anthropological, historical, and philosophical registers, and that offer new ways to see the relation between these fields and disciplines. Possible topics include: games, toys, puppets, contests, riddles, and puzzles; play and the theory of fictions; making and breaking rules; theatricalization and mimesis as aesthetic, behavioral, and political tactic; the psychologization of play; the policing of the border between action and enactment, the "real" and the "make-believe," play and non-play; transcultural impacts on conceptions of culture as a kind of play, game, or performance.
The workshop format will consist of focused discussion of four to six papers a day, amid socializing and refreshment. It draws both on the wide community of eighteenth-century scholars and on those working in this field at Indiana University-Bloomington. The workshop will cover most expenses for those scholars chosen to present their work: accommodations, travel (up to a certain limit), and most meals.
We are asking for applications to be sent to us by Friday, January 13, 2012. The application should consist of a description of the proposed paper (1-2 pages) as well as a current brief CV (no more than 3 pages). Papers will be selected by an interdisciplinary committee. Please e-mail or send your application to Dr. Barbara Truesdell, Weatherly Hall North, Room 122, 400 North Sunrise Drive, Bloomington, IN 47405; 812-855-2856, firstname.lastname@example.com. All submissions will be acknowledged by e-mail within a fortnight: if you have not received an acknowledgment two weeks after sending your proposal, please contact Barbara Truesdell or Rebecca L. Spang (firstname.lastname@example.com).
For further information, please refer to the Call for Papers on our website, http://www.indiana.edu/~voltaire/index.html and our Facebook page, "The Center for Eighteenth-Century Studies at Indiana University," or contact the Acting Director of the Center, Rebecca L. Spang, Department of History, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, email firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Baby Memory Book * Birthday Photo Book * Girl Baby Book * Baby Album * Birthday Party Book * First Birthday Gift * Baby Journal * LILY
Product Info
Let's face it, after the first year of your child's life it becomes much more difficult to find the time to write down all those memories, favorites and milestones. However, those memories are still precious, and you're going to want a special place to keep them for years to come.
We have created small, manageable, guilt-free birthday books to help you continue to record just the right amount of sweet memories after your child's first year. Each baby book measures 7.25" by 7.25", making it the perfect size to keep nearby. No need to lug the giant, linen-bound book down from the bookshelf. Keep this one next to your bed, on a child's dresser or wherever you'll be inspired to pick it up and fill it out throughout the year.
The book pictured is for a one-year old {starting with their 1st birthday} but this design is available for different ages too. Just specify what number/age you'd like in the "version" and "personalization" drop-down menus.
These books are also available in a newborn book for your baby's first year. In the newborn version you will find a ten page "welcome to the world" section with a place for a 4x6 photo and a few quick notes of the arrival, who came to visit, etc., a page for your first family photo, a footprints page, four additional photo pages for pictures of your sweet baby and two lined journal pages to write all about baby's first minutes, hours, and days.The other page content will remain essentially the same (we do swap out the "favorites" section for a "milestones" section in the newborn version) and we can place an initial on the cover instead of a number. To order this in the newborn version, just select it under the "version" drop-down menu.
This book will have a front cover just like the one pictured in the main picture and a laminated back cover just like the one in the last picture. The rectangle on the front cover is for you to place a 4x6 photo of your child or family. Each book will contain the following sections, printed using a high-quality laser printer on premium, bright-white card stock:
A four page birthday spread with a place for a 4x6 photo and a few quick notes of how you celebrated, who was there, etc., and photo pages for two additional birthday party pictures. This section is followed by nine holiday pages, each with a place for a 4x6 photo and a quick blurb about how you celebrated. The following holidays are included in this section: Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas (or Hanukkah. If you'd prefer Hanukkah, just let us know in the "Message to Seller" box at checkout).
These four pages are to record your child's favorite things (games, toys, songs, food, etc) and to include four 4x6 photos of them with their favorite things.
Twelve pages, each with a place for a 4x6 photo and a few blank lines to record any moments you don't want to forget such as family vacations, special outings, milestones, etc. Or use these twelve pages to record a moment from each month of the year.
***Sweet Things***
These twelve journal pages are where you'll want to write down all the strange, silly, and down-right hilarious things that come out of your child's mouth. It's amazing how quickly you forget the funny things they say so be sure to keep your book close at hand so you can write it all down.
Please send us a convo if you have any questions about our books. We'd be happy to hear from you!


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Hints from Heloise: What to do with ormolu
Dear Heloise: I have an ormolu-encased clock that has been passed down to me. What is the best way to clean it? -- John A. in California
Dear John: Wow! You made me look up "ormolu" again, since it is not a common question.
Your best bet is the safest method: Just use a clean, soft brush or microfiber cloth to dust and remove fingerprints, etc. If it needs a little more, you can try using a clean cloth or cotton swab dipped in distilled water (so there is no chlorine or minerals in the water that may leave a residue or harm the finish) to gently rub the surface.
Of course, this is a family "heirloom," but you might want to check with an antiques specialist to see if it's valuable-- Heloise
P.S.: Ormolu is a decorative, "fire-gilding" layering process done over brass.
Dear Heloise: I wanted to let you know a hint for cleaning lampshades: canned air. It works great on many things, including lampshades. I was surprised you did not list that as one of the methods for cleaning dusty lampshades. -- Trish A.
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Thursday, April 17, 2014
In an effort to help young ladies and gentlemen become more self-confident and courteous, The Charleston School of Protocol and Etiquette, Inc will offer its Annual Summer Etiquette Camp. Civil Savvy Camp will be conducted on June 23-27 at The Wild Dunes Resort on Isle of Palms. The five-day camp is a fun and exciting way to help young ladies and gentlemen, ages 11 to 15 achieve important leadership and social skills. Topics of instruction will include: manners are the basis of confidence, confidence is the foundation of leadership, positive attitudes, behaviors and beliefs, trust changes everything, self-respect that enables respect for others. Social skills to include: smart phone etiquette, proper dining skills, social conversation, introducing yourself and others, handshaking, eye contact, tone of voice, extending and accepting invitations, thank you notes, telephone etiquette, skill of listening, poise, posture and much more. Afternoon sessions will introduce the students to the fundamentals of social dancing, public speaking and image development.
The cost of $1,195 per participant includes morning and afternoon classes, daily lunch tutorials, handouts, guest speakers, pool party, an afternoon tea and a graduation dinner.
A 10 percent discount applies when two or more from the same family enroll.
For more information or to enroll, contact Cindy Grosso at The Charleston School of Protocol and Etiquette at (843) 207-1025 or go to www.charlestonschoolofprotocol.com for more information.
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my closest target's video game clearance not only stayed intact through last night but actually increased in size. saw a bunch of new stuff too. monday has much potential.
Same here. A few items that disappeared a few weeks back returned. I think they were saving them for BF.
Tony Hawk: Ride package (207 24 0297) $11.98
Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions (207 24 0381) $14.98
The Tony Hawk Ride is for my nephew this Christmas, he's a skater/biker so I think he will enjoy it. I had never seen the Spider Man at this store, and I had just checked this Monday. Might need to make more frequent stops through the holiday.
Also, I picked up Transformers: Dark of the moon for about $15 last week at a different store. This store had multiple copies of The War for Cybertron for $27! How could the older game be higher priced?!


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The Big Battery Breakthrough (or Maybe Not)
The Feds' ARPA-E agency says it has achieved the "holy grail" of cell development. Unfortunately, we've been down this road before.
The Feds' ARPA-E agency says it has achieved the "holy grail" of cell development. Unfortunately, we've been down this road before.
Michelin is coming out with Auto Inflate, which will maintain the correct pressure as the tire turns. Right now it's only for heavy-duty trucks, but that's likely to change soon.
An American genius named Harry Dey introduced the Armstrong Phaeton hybrid car to an indifferent world before the turn of the century. It had a self-starter, a semi-automatic transmission, and could run on gas, electric power, or both.
J.D. Power and Consumer Reports agree: Lexus, Porsche and Buick (yes, Buick) make cars you can depend on.
It's peanuts to them, but $10 million annually from billionaires David and Charles Koch will fund a big PR push against electric car subsidies. Expect it to crash and burn.
A Saudi prince just bought the first Speedback GT--for $795,000. It's a Jaguar XKR under the skin, but with the looks of an Aston-Martin DB5 or DB6. In the 1960s, the company was headed by David Brown, and the new company is David Brown Automotive.
To keep up with the Joneses, people will make amazing car buying decisions--including choosing fake convertibles, fake Cadillacs, fake classics, fake accessories and even fake 427 Cobras.
A surprising type of vehicle is making it to 200K miles. But that doesn't necessarily mean you should buy one. Find out why, here.
Remember Michael Douglas in Falling Down? A new book claims we all could do something like that, given the right trigger.
The 2016 Prius ups the ante to 52 mpg combined (56 with the Eco model), and its one big reason why the three west coast states are on target to cut oil addiction 50 percent by 2030.
After years of trying to sell cars there, Ford is dropping out of the Japanese market (Indonesia, too). What's the matter? We buy their cars, don't we? It seems it's a bit of a cultural clash.
The Historical Vehicle Association wants to open a museum in Washington, D.C., to keep alive our "overlooked and neglected" history. We have the Smithsonian for planes, right?
January is blowing a wintry blast across America, and it's time to think about snow removal--and driving on safe tires.
One in three new car sales is now an SUV, but it was plugs that dominated in Detroit. Why, if the public is looking elsewhere? Well, there's a little thing called CAFE, and it means that automakers have to reach 54.5 mpg by 2025. That means electrics and plug-in hybrids.
Portable breathalyzers, back-up cameras and autonomous features from the floor of the Consumer Electronics Show.


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BOSTON - Shane Victorino didn't even notice Tampa Bay's unusual five-man infield. His only thought was to make contact with the speedy Jacoby Ellsbury standing on third base.
Victorino, a St. Anthony High School alumnus, had a well-placed RBI single into an overloaded infield in the 10th inning Saturday, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 2-1 win over the Rays.
Ellsbury singled with one out against Brandon Gomes (0-1), stole second and advanced on catcher Jose Lobaton's throwing error when the ball deflected off shortstop Yunel Escobar's glove and into short right field. Victorino then hit a hard grounder into the unusual infield configuration that second baseman Ben Zobrist made a diving stop on to his right, but was unable to make a throw home.
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Boston's Shane Victorino sprints to first base on his game-winning RBI single in the 10th inning on Saturday with Tampa Bay's Jose Lobaton behind the plate.
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Boston's Shane Victorino is congratulated after driving in the winning run against Tampa Bay's five-man infield.
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"That's the goal right there," Victorino said. "Just put the ball in play. I've been in that spot before."
Ellsbury knew he'd score easily once the ball got past the pitcher.
"When I saw him dive, I knew I was going to get in," he said. "It's probably got to be hit right at someone to have them make a throw."
David Ross had a solo homer for Boston, which snapped a two-game losing streak.
Red Sox manager John Farrell said he had the "contact play on" in the 10th, where Ellsbury was breaking on any ball hit on the ground.
"We felt like we had the combination we could take advantage of," he said.
Rays manager Joe Maddon felt it was just hit in the wrong spot for his defense.
"The ball was perfect," he said. "You bisect two guys on the same side of the infield and then furthermore, hit it at the right speed. It's just very unfortunate for us. But something we work on. They beat us."
Junichi Tazawa (2-0) pitched one inning for the win, getting out of a jam after giving up a leadoff double to Jose Molina, who was lifted for a pinch runner.
Tampa went 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position.
"In my career, I've noticed early in the season a lot of teams struggle with that," Tampa Bay's Shelley Duncan said of his team's clutch hitting woes. "Sometimes guys press a little more earlier than they do in the middle of the year."