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Comprehensive Description
Derivation of specific name
Miscellaneous Details
Worldwide distribution
National Distribution
Origin: Exotic
Regularity: Regularly occurring
Currently: Present
Confidence: Confident
United States
Origin: Exotic
Regularity: Regularly occurring
Currently: Unknown/Undetermined
Confidence: Confident
Global Distribution
Central and East Asia and Europe, cultivated
Indian distribution
State - Kerala, District/s: Kollam, Wayanad, Idukki, Palakkad"
Distribution in Egypt
Nile region.
Global Distribution
South and east Asia, cultivated and naturalized in many temperate and warm regions.
Physical Description
Diagnostic Description
General Habitat
Weed of cultivation.
Habitat & Distribution
Erysiphe cruciferarum parasitises live Brassica juncea
Plant / associate
larva of Eutrias tritoma is associated with Brassica juncea
Foodplant / spot causer
colony of Pseudocercosporella anamorph of Mycosphaerella capsellae causes spots on live leaf of Brassica juncea
Population Biology
Life History and Behavior
Life Expectancy
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Molecular Biology
Barcode data: Brassica juncea
Statistics of barcoding coverage: Brassica juncea
Public Records: 5
Specimens with Barcodes: 9
Species With Barcodes: 1
Conservation Status
National NatureServe Conservation Status
Rounded National Status Rank: NNA - Not Applicable
United States
Rounded National Status Rank: NNA - Not Applicable
NatureServe Conservation Status
Rounded Global Status Rank: GNR - Not Yet Ranked
Relevance to Humans and Ecosystems
Brassica juncea
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Brassica juncea, mustard greens, Indian mustard, Chinese mustard, Kai Choi,[1] or leaf mustard is a species of mustard plant. Subvarieties include southern giant curled mustard, which resembles a headless cabbage such as kale, but with a distinct horseradish-mustard flavor. It is also known as green mustard cabbage.
The leaves, the seeds, and the stem of this mustard variety are edible. The plant appears in some form in African, Italian, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and African-American (soul food) cuisine. Cultivars of B. juncea are grown as greens, and for the production of oilseed. In Russia, this is the main variety grown for production of mustard oil, which after refining is considered[according to whom?] one of the best vegetable oils. It is widely used in canning, baking and margarine production in Russia, and the majority of table mustard there is also made from this species of mustard plant. Mustard oil is also the primary cooking oil used in Eastern India.
The leaves are used in African[2] cooking, and leaves, seeds, and stems are used in Indian cuisine, particularly in mountain regions of Nepal, as well as in the Punjab cuisine of India and Pakistan, where a famous dish called sarson da saag (mustard greens)[3] is prepared.[4] B. juncea subsp. tatsai, which has a particularly thick stem, is used to make the Indian pickle called achar, and the Chinese pickle zha cai. The mustard made from the seeds of the B. juncea is called brown mustard.[5] The leaves and seeds are used in many Indian dishes.
The Gorkhas of Darjeeling and Sikkim prepare pork with mustard greens (also called rayo in Nepali). It is usually eaten with relish with steamed rice, but could also be eaten with chapati (griddle breads).
Brassica juncea is more pungent than the closely related Brassica oleracea greens (kale, cabbage, collard greens, et cetera), and is frequently mixed with these milder greens in a dish of "mixed greens", which may include wild greens such as dandelion. As with other greens in soul food cooking, mustard greens are generally flavored by being cooked for a long period with ham hocks or other smoked pork products. Mustard greens are high in vitamin A and vitamin K.
Chinese and Japanese cuisines also make use of mustard greens. In Japanese cuisine it is known as takana (タカナ, 高菜?) and is often pickled and used as filling in onigiri or as a condiment. A large variety of B. juncea cultivars are used, including zha cai, mizuna, takana (var. integlofolia), juk gai choy, and xuelihong (雪里红 or 雪里蕻; var. crispifolia). Asian mustard greens are most often stir-fried or pickled. A Southeast Asian dish called asam gai choy or kiam chai boey is often made with leftovers from a large meal. It involves stewing mustard greens with tamarind, dried chillies and leftover meat on the bone.
Brassica juncea is also known as Gai Choi, Siu Gai Choi, Xaio Jie Cai (Shiau Jie Tsai), Baby Mustard, Chinese Leaf Mustard and Mostaza.[1]
Food supplement[edit]
B. juncea can hyperaccumulate cadmium and many other soil trace elements. Specially cultured, it can be used as a selenium, chromium, iron and zinc food supplement.
Green manure[edit]
|Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
|110 kJ (26 kcal)
4.51 g
|1.41 g
|Dietary fiber
|2 g
0.47 g
2.56 g
|Vitamin A equiv.
(77%)618 μg
(69%)7400 μg
10400 μg
|Thiamine (B1)
(4%)0.041 mg
|Riboflavin (B2)
(5%)0.063 mg
|Niacin (B3)
(3%)0.433 mg
(2%)0.12 mg
|Vitamin B6
(8%)0.098 mg
|Folate (B9)
(2%)9 μg
|Vitamin C
(30%)25.3 mg
|Vitamin E
(12%)1.78 mg
|Vitamin K
(564%)592.7 μg
|Trace metals
(12%)118 mg
(7%)0.87 mg
(4%)13 mg
(6%)42 mg
(3%)162 mg
(1%)9 mg
(2%)0.22 mg
|Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: USDA Nutrient Database
Vegetable growers sometimes grow mustard as a green manure. Its main purpose is to act as a mulch, covering the soil to suppress weeds between crops. If grown as a green manure, the mustard plants are cut down at the base when sufficiently grown, and left to wither on the surface, continuing to act as a mulch until the next crop is due for sowing, when the mustard is dug in. In the UK, summer and autumn-sown mustard is cut down from October. April sowings can be cut down in June, keeping the ground clear for summer-sown crops.[citation needed] One of the disadvantages of mustard as a green manure is its propensity to harbor club root.
This plant is used in phytoremediation to remove heavy metals, such as lead, from the soil in hazardous waste sites because it has a higher tolerance for these substances and stores the heavy metals in its cells.[6] In particular, Schneider et al. found that Brassica juncea was particularly effective at removing cadmium from soil.[7] Removal of heavy metals concludes with the plant being harvested and properly discarded. Phytoremediation has been shown to be cheaper and easier than traditional methods for heavy metal reduction in soils. In addition, it has the added benefit of reducing soil erosion, reducing cross-site contamination. [6]
See also[edit]
- Brassica rapa – related family of edible greens used in Asian cooking
- Brassica nigra – black mustard, another mustard variety
- Brassica alba – yellow or white mustard, another mustard variety
- Brassica carinata – Ethiopian mustard
- Brassica oleracea – wild cabbage
For other edible plants in the family Brassicaceae, see cruciferous vegetables.
- ^ a b http://www.cherryfarms.co.uk/kaichoi.html
- ^ Grubben, G.J.H. & Denton, O.A. (2004) Plant Resources of Tropical Africa 2. Vegetables. PROTA Foundation, Wageningen; Backhuys, Leiden; CTA, Wageningen.
- ^ "Sarson Ka Saag". Retrieved 14 February 2014.
- ^ Chandrassekaran, V. K. (February 24, 2013). "Flavour of Punjab". The Hindu. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
- ^ Sakorn, P.; Rakariyatham, N. (June 13, 2012). "Biodegradation of glucosinolates in brown mustard seed meal (Brassica juncea) by Aspergillus sp. NR-4201 in liquid and solid-state cultures.". PubMed 13 (6): 395–9. PMID 12713131.
- ^ a b editors, Naser A. Anjum...[et al.], (2012). The plant family Brassicaceae contribution towards phytoremediation. Dordrecht: Springer. ISBN 9789400739130.
- ^ Schneider, Thorsten; Haag-Kerwer, Angela; Maetz, Mischa; Niecke, Manfred; Povh, Bogdan; Rausch, Thomas; Schüßler, Arthur (September 1999). "Micro-PIXE studies of elemental distribution in Cd-accumulating Brassica juncea L.". Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms 158 (1-4): 329–334. doi:10.1016/S0168-583X(99)00356-0.
Further reading[edit]
- Everitt, J.H.; Lonard, R.L.; Little, C.R. (2007). Weeds in South Texas and Northern Mexico. Lubbock: Texas Tech University Press. ISBN 0-89672-614-2
Epidemic dropsy
|Epidemic Dropsy
Epidemic dropsy patients with the characteristic bilateral pitting edema of the extremities (indicated by arrows)
|Classification and external resources
Epidemic dropsy is a form of edema of extremities due to intoxication with Argemone mexicana (Mexican prickly poppy).[1][2]
Epidemic dropsy is a clinical state resulting from use of edible oils adulterated with Argemone mexicana seed oil.
Sanguinarine and dihydrosanguinarine are two major toxic alkaloids of argemone oil, which cause widespread capillary dilatation, proliferation and increased capillary permeability. When mustard oil is adulterated deliberately (as in most cases) or accidentally with argemone oil, proteinuria (specifically loss of albumin) occurs, with a resultant edema as would occur in nephrotic syndrome.
Other major symptoms are bilateral pitting edema of extremities, headache, nausea, loose bowels, erythema, glaucoma and breathlessness.
Leakage of the protein-rich plasma component into the extracellular compartment leads to the formation of edema. The haemodynamic consequences of this vascular dilatation and permeability lead to a state of relative hypovolemia with a constant stimulus for fluid and salt conservation by the kidneys. Illness begins with gastroenteric symptoms followed by cutaneous erythema and pigmentation. Respiratory symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath and orthopnoea, progressing to frank right-sided congestive cardiac failure, are seen.
Mild to moderate anaemia, hypoproteinaemia, mild to moderate renal azotemia, retinal haemorrhages, and glaucoma are common manifestations. There is no specific therapy. Removal of the adulterated oil and symptomatic treatment of congestive cardiac failure and respiratory symptoms, along with administration of antioxidants and multivitamins, remain the mainstay of treatment.[1]
Epidemic dropsy occurs as an epidemic in places where use of mustard oil, (from the seeds of Brassica juncea commonly known as Indian mustard ) as cooking medium is common.[2]
Besides India, widespread epidemics have been reported from Mauritius, Fiji Islands, Northwest Cape districts of South Africa, Madagascar and also from Nepal. Apart from a South African study, where the epidemic occurred through contamination in wheat flour, all the epidemics occurred through the consumption of mustard oil contaminated with argemone oil.[2]
In these populations mustard oil is the prime edible oil by culture.
The earliest reference to argemone oil poisoning was made by Lyon,[3] who reported four cases of poisoning in Calcutta in 1877 from the use of this oil in food.
Since then, epidemic dropsy has been reported from Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Assam, J&K, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Delhi and Maharashtra, mainly due to consumption of food cooked in argemone oil mixed with mustard oil or occasionally by body massage with contaminated oil.[2]
The epidemic in 1998 at New Delhi, India is the largest so far, in which over 60 persons lost their lives and more than 3000 victims were hospitalized.[2]
Even after that the epidemics occurred at alarming frequency in Gwalior (2000), Kannauj (2002) and Lucknow (2005) cities of India.[4]
Argemone mexicana[edit]
Argemone mexicana (family Papaveraceae), a native of West Indies and naturalized in India, is known as "Shailkanta" in Bengal and "Bharbhanda" in Uttar Pradesh. It is also popularly known as "Pivladhatura" or "Satyanashi", meaning devastating. The plant grows wildly in mustard and other fields. Its seeds are black in colour and are similar to the dark coloured mustards seeds (Brassica juncea) in shape and size. Adulteration of argemone seeds in light yellow colored mustard seeds (Brassica compestris) can easily be detected, but these seeds are rather difficult to visualize when mixed with dark coloured mustard seeds.
Argemone seeds yield approximately 35% oil. Alkaloid content in argemone oil varies from 0.44% to 0.50%. Argemone seeds find use as a substitute because of the easy availability, low cost and their complete miscibility of their oil with mustard oil.[2]
Mechanism of toxicity[edit]
Mortality is usually due to heart failure, pneumonia, respiratory distress syndrome or renal failure and is around 5%.Long-term follow-up studies are scanty so the long-term effects of argemone oil toxicity have not been documented. Its been reported that 25% of cases will have oedema beyond 2 months and 10% beyond 5 months.Pigmentation of skin and excessive loss of hair, which lasted 4–5 months following the disease. The majority of patients completely recover in about 3 months.[1]
ROS and Oxidative stress : Studies in the blood of dropsy patients has revealed that there is extensive ROS production (singlet oxygen and hydrogen peroxide) in the argemone oil intoxication leading to depletion of total antioxidants in the body and especially lipid soluble antioxidants such as vitamin E and A (tocopherol and retinol).[4] There is an extensive damage to the anti-oxidant defense system (anti-oxidant enzymes and anti-oxidants) of blood. Prior, in vitro studies have shown that reactive oxygen species (ROS) are involved in AO induced toxicity causing peroxidative damage of lipids in various hepatic sub-cellular fractions including microsomes and mitochondria of rats. The damage in hepatic microsomal membrane causes loss of activity of cytochrome P-450 and other membrane bound enzymes responsible for xenobiotic metabolism which leads to delayed bioelimination of sanguinarine and enhances its cumulative toxicity.[5] Several lines of evidence have been shown to explain the mechanism of toxicity of argemone oil/alkaloid.[6] The toxicity of sanguinarine has been shown to be dependent on the reactivity of its iminium bond with nucleophilic sites like thiol groups, present at the active sites of the enzymes and other vital proteins and thus suggesting the electrophilic nature of the alkaloid.
Pulmonary Toxicity: The decrease in glycogen levels following argemone oil intoxication could be due to enhanced glycogenolysis leading to the formation of glucose-1-phosphate, which enters the glycoltic pathway resulting in accumulation of pyruvate in the blood of experimental animals and dropsy patients. The enhancement of glycogenolysis can further be supported by the interference of sanguinarine in the uptake of glucose through blocking of sodium pump via Na+-K+-ATPase and thereby inhibiting the active transport of glucose across intestinal barrier. It is well established that increased pyruvate concentration in blood uncouples oxidative phosphorylation, and this may be responsible for thickening of interalveolar septa and disorganized alveolar spaces in lungs of argemone oil-fed rats and the breathlessness as has been observed in human victims.[2]
Cardiac Failure:The inhibition of Na+-K+-ATPase activity of heart by sanguinarine is due to interaction with the cardiac glycoside receptor site of the enzyme,which may be responsible for producing degenerative changes in cardiac muscle fibers in the auricular wall of rats fed argemone oil and could be related to tachycardia and cardiac failure in Epidemic Dropsy patients.[7]
Delayed clearance:Destruction of hepatic cytochrome P450 significantly affects the metabolic clearance by liver,.[8][9] The retention of sanguinarine in the GI tract, liver, lung, kidney, heart, and serum even after 96 hrs of exposure indicates these as the likely target sites of argemone oil toxicity.[2]
Withdrawal of the contaminated cooking oil is the most important initial step. Bed rest with leg elevation and a protein-rich diet are useful. Supplements of calcium, antioxidants (vitamin C and E),and thiamine and other B vitamins are commonly used. Corticosteroids and antihistaminics such as promethazine have been advocated by some investigators,but demonstrated efficacy is lacking. Diuretics are used universally but caution must be exercised not to deplete the intravascular volume unless features of frank congestive cardiac failure are present, as oedema is mainly due to increased capillary permeability. Cardiac failure is managed by bed rest, salt restriction, digitalis and diuretics. Pneumonia is treated with appropriate antibiotics. Renal failure may need dialysis therapy and complete clinical recovery is seen. Glaucoma may need operative intervention, but generally responds to medical management.[1]
- Selective cultivation of yellow-seeded mustard with which neither black-coloured Argemone seeds nor dark-brown Argemone oil mixes well so that adulteration can easily be detected even with the naked eye.
- A strict ban on the sale of unbranded and unpacked mustard oil, and a statutory certificate from manufacturers of labelled mustard oils about the freedom of the contents from Argemone alkaloids.
- Education and motivation of farmers to cultivate yellow-seeded mustard and to make them aware of the identity of Argemone plants which grow as weeds in mustard fields.
- Government agencies involved in enforcing the provisions of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act must be made accountable in the event of occurrence of such epidemics. This means exemplary punishments for unscrupulous traders.[1]
- ^ a b c d e Sharma, B. D.; Malhotra, S.; Bhatia, V.; Rathee, M. (November 1999). "Epidemic dropsy in India". Postgraduate Medical Journal 75 (889): 657–661. doi:10.1136/pgmj.75.889.657. PMC 1741391. PMID 10621875.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Das, M.; Khanna, S. K. (1997). "Clinicoepidemiological, Toxicological, and Safety Evaluation Studies on Argemone Oil". Critical Reviews in Toxicology 27 (3): 273–297. doi:10.3109/10408449709089896. PMID 9189656.
- ^ Lyon, I. B. (1889). Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence for India (1st ed.). p. 214.
- ^ a b Das, M.; Babu, K.; Reddy, N. P.; Srivastava, L. M. (2005). "Oxidative Damage of Plasma Proteins and Lipids in Epidemic Dropsy Patients: Alterations in Antioxidant Status". Biochimica et Biophysica Acta 1722 (2): 209–217. doi:10.1016/j.bbagen.2004.12.014. PMID 15715957.
- ^ Reddy, N. P.; Das, M. (2008). "Interaction of Sanguinarine Alkaloid, Isolated from Argemone Oil, with Hepatic Cytochrome p450 in Rats". Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods 18 (8): 635–643. doi:10.1080/15376510701738439. PMID 20020849.
- ^ Das, M.; Ansari, K. M.; Dhawan, A.; Shukla, Y.; Khanna, S. K. (2005). "Correlation of DNA Damage in Epidemic Dropsy Patients to Carcinogenic Potential of Argemone Oil and Isolated Sanguinarine Alkaloid in Mice" (pdf). International Journal of Cancer 117 (5): 709–717. doi:10.1002/ijc.21234. PMID 15981203.
- ^ Seifen, E.; Adams, R. J.; Riemer, R. K. (1979). "Sanguinarine: A Positive Inotropic Alkaloid which Inhibits Cardiac Na+, K+ -ATPase". European Journal of Pharmacology 60 (4): 373–377. doi:10.1016/0014-2999(79)90245-0. PMID 230984.
- ^ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1918795
- ^ Eruvaram, N. R.; Das, M. (2009). "Phenotype of Hepatic Xenobiotic Metabolizing Enzymes and CYP450 Isoforms of Sanguinarine Treated Rats: Effect of P450 Inducers on its Toxicity". Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods 19 (8): 510–517. doi:10.1080/15376510903313825. PMID 19788401.
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The 2012 NBA Draft mirrors this year's NFL draft. There are two unquestionable top players and a few others who can produce immediately.
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The buildings start arriving today.
Steve Tietjen, Los Banos Unified School District superintendent, said the pre-fabricated buildings that will make up Mercey Springs Elementary School will be placed at the school site today through Wednesday.
On Thursday, a crane will be brought in to put the buildings on their foundation, Tietjen said.
"I'm very pleased, and the good news is they're ahead of schedule," he said of the school facilities.
The pre-fabricated structures were built by JTS Construction at its headquarters in Bakersfield. The project was originally estimated to be completed in May.
The school will be located at the former Merced College, Los Banos Campus, in the 16000 block of Mercey Springs Road. The district kept one building from the former college campus, which previously was used as a preschool.
The facility will open in August to help stem the district's overcrowding problem.
Tietjen said the school has increased its projected enrollment by about 60 students, which has caused the district to hire two more teachers for the kindergarten through sixth-grade facility. Typically, additional students arrive for the start of school, causing the district to hire even more teachers.
"We're going to be tracking (enrollment) very carefully," Tietjen said, adding that because the school is expected to only have a little more than 300 students, there will be room on campus if the student body is larger than predicted.
Tietjen said Mercey Springs Elementary School Principal Eric Sowersby is in the process of organizing a meeting for the parents of students who will be attending the new school.
During the past six months, district officials have been in discussion with the state Department of Transportation about a traffic light near the school at the Scripps Drive and Mercey Springs Road intersection.
Caltrans has agreed to let the school open without the light being installed.
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I also made some fun videos. Our town hosted it's first Cicoliva event. It was a lot of fun. You don't know what Cicoliva is, it's worth knowing. Meanwhile, check out my video.
My interview with children's author Marcie Aboff.
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I also had two wonderful guest posts. A thought provoking post titled Purposeful Peril written by my online friend Chris Myers Asch - a dad's take on raising tough, adventurous girls. And the second one on a very serious subject-Legal Planning for Busy Parents written by a local family attorney. These two articles both made the top 10 on the popular list.
So, there you have it-a year in review. I didn't realize how fun it would be to go through the entire year and reflect. At first I was dreading it. But I am glad I did. In doing so, I saw some things under a new light. I gained a fresh outlook and it helped to re-focus. Overall, I think the 2013 was a wonderful year- a year of growth and development, new connections and friendships, endless inspiration, creativity and introspection.
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Mark Hess, the long time swim coach at Indiana High School, passed away yesterday. Hess was coach at I.H.S. for 29 years, having helped the Indiana High swim team to 24 section championships, four district championships and three straight WPIAL Class AA Boys' team championships, along with one individual state champion. Brendan Bertig, a senior on the swim team, talked about how important Hess was to his life.
Indiana High School Athletic Director Pat Snyder talked about what made him special as a swim coach, as a junion high health and phys-ed teacher, and as a person.
Hess also worked with the YMCA Swimming program, and was also a dedicated volunteer at Zion Lutheran Church. Mary Ann Yeamans, a teacher alongside Hess, called him a Genuine individual.
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How deeply disturbing that Mr. Gillen thinks that $30,000 is a mere "pittance." That pittance would have gone a long way to fund a "very well-respected, highly thought of" drama program, or to fund some much needed databases or computers for SCCC's students. With such a remark, Mr. Gillen appears to be positioning himself as Schenectady's very own Mitt Romney.
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On Friday, the world will be watching as Prince William and his fiance Kate Middleton walk down the aisle and accept their roles in the Royal Family. Since the engagement, there has been a constant hum from the media surrounding the elaborate wedding plans and this age-old British tradition.
Here are our top three PR lessons from the Royal Wedding (besides, you just knew we had to do the obligatory Royal Wedding Post…):
1. A Picture is Really Worth A Thousand Words – How many times have we seen the above engagement photo? They both look deliriously happy and in love. This picture alone has created thousands of media placements. Encourage your client to make tasteful, creative photographs that speak to the personality of the brand. Media appreciates a good jpeg.
2. Show a Little Emotion – Prince William and Kate have both expressed their pre-nuptual jitters. There's no need to be stoic in PR either! If the outlet you're reaching out to would be a stretch for your client, or if you're working on a program you really feel proud of, express your feelings in your pitch! A little human emotion goes a long way.
3. Tradition Can Be a Good Thing – It is easy to get wrapped up in social media, tweets, blogs and site traffic, but traditional media placements still mean a lot to a brand and your client. Winning a magazine or industry award speaks loads louder than a perfectly crafted Facebook post.
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The global market for induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) was estimated to total $853 million in 2012, and close to $1.2 billion in 2013, averaging 40% growth. The market is expected to reach $2.9 billion in 2018, an estimated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.7% for the five-year period 2013 to 2018.
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June 2008
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The bansuri, an Indian bamboo flute, wasn't built with jazz in mind, so it's probably not fair to slight Deepak Ram for the off-key notes he blows in his version of "Giant Steps." But that doesn't mean it works, either. Over a tepid Latin rhythm by Vic Juris (guitar), Tony Marino (bass) and Jamey Haddad (drums), Ram's version of the tricky melody is marred by warbled pitch and notes that cut off when they should sustain. It's not the best way to begin an album.
Things pick up a bit during "Summertime," where Ram finds his instrument's bluesy potential, which continues through "All Blues." The latter track comes toward the end of the album, after the group has taken a shot at "Naima" and before they wrap up with a generic "My Funny Valentine." Ram contributes two originals: "Madiba's Dance"—a tribute to Nelson Mandela, who lead Ram's nation of origin—and "Blues for Shyam Babu," which has an interesting take on that style with Indian folk, although the rhythm seems to get sloppy towards the end. Instead of attempting to play standards on his instrument, Ram sounds like he might be more successful with originals that channel inner ideas.


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How do we describe wave propagation mathematically? Typically
the wave consists of some disturbance in the medium which depends
on space and time. We describe this disturbance as a function
If this function is to describe a traveling wave then the x dependence at time must be a shifted version of the x dependence at time . This means that the x,t dependence must take the form :
f takes on a specific value for positions and times satisfying
Therefore the displacement per time unit, in other words the velocity of the wave front is
An interesting result of Eq. 8 this is that if I look at the spatial dependence of the disturbance at fixed time and the temporal dependence of the disturbance at fixed position I see qualitatively the same functional form though switched around so what comes first with increasing x comes last with increasing t and vise versa. We'll try to apply this to the wave in an audience of people. Imagine we take a photograph of the wave and then examine individuals as a function of increasing x. I'll first see people sitting then people about to sit down then people standing tall then people about to stand up and then people that have not stood up yet. You'll notice that it is like watching a movie of a single individual as the wave passes by him backwards. These considerations also allow us to predict the length of the region where people are standing. In time it takes to rise then sit which means that in space it takes a distance
Waves can of course also travel in the opposite direction and then the
functional form for the disturbance is :
since this form describes a shift of a disturbance in the negative x direction with increasing time.


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Michelle Obama Encourages Savoy Students to Succeed
Dorothy Rowley | 5/29/2013, 9 p.m.
First lady Michelle Obama told a group of students at Savoy Elementary School during a recent visit that it's not the end of the world if they make mistakes.
But, she said, refrain from letting setbacks get in the way of your paths to success.
"No one is born smart. Failure is OK, but continuing to work hard is more important," said Obama. "I have failed. Things have really been hard for me at times ... [but] everyone has to work hard – even the president [to be successful]."
In challenging students to do their best, Obama pointed out that Kerry Washington, the star of ABC's highly-acclaimed television show, "Scandal," who accompanied the first lady during her May 24 visit to the Southeast school, endured many obstacles on her way to stardom.
"She spent a lot of time practicing and working and trying out for things and having people tell her 'no,' 'no, thank you,' 'you're not good enough, you're not pretty enough,'" said Obama. "Could you imagine somebody telling Kerry that she wasn't pretty enough, she wasn't tall enough, she was too short," she asked. "That's all performing is, [it's] rejection."
Savoy is one of eight schools nationwide that's participating in the "Turnaround: Arts – Creating Success in Schools," program. The first lady and Washington visited the school to congratulate the students on their accomplishments in the initiative, which falls under the umbrella of the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH).
The first lady serves as PCAH's honorary chair, on the Committee that works directly with the president's administration and several cultural agencies – that include the National Endowment for the Arts – to address policy surrounding the arts and humanities. PCAH also initiates and supports key programs related to the arts and humanities and recognizes excellence in those fields.
Since becoming part of the "Turnaround: Arts" initiative two years ago, Savoy has reported a decrease in disciplinary problems and has seen an improvement in test scores. Along the way, Savoy which was once listed among the nation's lowest-performing schools, has developed a stronger network of partners who have been instrumental in the school's success.
Savoy principal, Patrick Pope, a veteran District of Columbia Public Schools administrator, who has been recognized for his efforts in making the school a model facility, said Washington adopted Savoy as her turnaround school and has been involved with it on a regular basis.
"[Ms. Washington as well as Savoy faculty, staff and administrators] are committed to the idea that all students in public education, regardless of skin color, have the right to a rich, high-quality education that includes the arts as part of every school day," Pope said. "That's why we're so fortunate to have been selected by the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities as a Turnaround: Arts school – a program that's working to bring arts education into historically low-performing schools across the country to engage our students and to improve learning."
Washington, 36, was joined on stage by a group of the school's dance and voice students for a performance of the "Lindy Hop" – an American dance that began in Harlem during the 1920s and '30s.
Washington later joked that she wasn't sure how she became Savoy's arts ambassador.
"It might have something to do with playing Olivia Pope and having a principal [named] Pope," she said. ["I'm] lucky that this happened, because this is a phenomenal school and it's a privilege to be part of the [positive] impact that's taking place here."


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Suppose X and Y are Uniform(-1, 1) such that X and Y are independent and identically distributed. What is the density of Z = X + Y?
Here is what I have done so far (I am new to this forum, so, my formatting is very bad). I know that
fX(x) = fY(x) = 1/2 if -1<x<1 and 0 otherwise
The density of Z will be given by
fZ(z)= integral fX(z-y)fY(y)dy bounds of integration from -infinity to infinity
fY(y) = integral 1/2 if -1<y<1 and 0 otherwise
fZ(z) = (1/2)fX(z-y)dy (bounds of integration -1 to 1)
The integrand = 1/2 if -1<z-y<1 or z-1<y<z+1
or 0 otherwise
This is where I get stuck and not sure how to proceed. Thanks
This is just like the sum of two U(0,1).
It's easy to solve it via geometry.
Draw a square (-1,1) by (-1,1)
Obtain by figuring the area "under" x+y<z for -2<z<2.
The third dimension is just 1/4, since the density is constant over that square.
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Draftniks rejoice! The 2013 East-West Shrine Game is upon us, meaning the NFL draft season is truly underway.
This year's game features a lot of great talent, with multiple players looking likely to go in the mid-to-high rounds.
The Baltimore Ravens will be sure to examine all the talent closely, but a couple of positions stand out.
Expect them to take a close look at the linebackers, where they will need to both replace Ray Lewis and look to increase the pass rush as well.
The defensive and offensive lines will also be of interest to the Ravens, specifically the left tackle and nose tackle positions. The interior offensive line could also be worth checking out.
Finally, the secondary and wide receiver positions could also be of interest. You can never have too many players at either position.
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Asian cuisine involves fast, fresh cooking techniques that can produce bold flavors ― perfect for camping. Our dinner menu includes an appetizer of easy grilled satay and a simple pad thai, both of which are largely made ahead of time.
Beef or Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
At home:
1. Rinse 1 pound flank steak or boned, skinned chicken breasts and pat dry. Slice diagonally across the grain into 1/4-inch-thick strips.
2. In a zip-lock plastic bag (1-gal. capacity), mix 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 2 teaspoons Asian red chili paste; add meat. Cover and chill up to 1 day (if making satay on first day of camping), or seal and freeze up to 1 week ahead. Pack frozen and allow to thaw in ice chest if planning to make the satay on second or third day.
3. Buy 12-inch wooden skewers and peanut sauce.
In camp:
1. Lift meat from marinade (discard marinade) and thread each strip on a skewer.
2. Grill over high heat (you can hold your hand at grill level 2 to 3 seconds), turning once, until beef is browned on the outside and still slightly pink in center or chicken is no longer pink in center (cut to test), about 5 minutes.
3. Serve with peanut sauce on the side.
Camp Stove Pad Thai
At home:
1. Buy pad thai sauce, or make your own. Pour 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in an 8- to 10-inch frying pan over medium heat. When hot, add 1/3 cup minced shallots and 2 teaspoons minced garlic and stir until limp, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup tamarind concentrate (or substitute 1 tablespoon dark molasses and increase lime juice to 1/4 cup), 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce, 2 teaspoons chili powder, and 2 teaspoons lime juice; cook 1 minute. Let cool; chill airtight up to 1 week.
2. Seal 1 cup shredded carrots, 1 cup rinsed bean sprouts, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, and 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts in separate plastic bags; chill vegetables and cilantro.
3. Purchase 1 package (14 oz.) dried rice noodles, 1 lime, and 1 pound frozen cooked shelled shrimp (pack frozen) or 1 pound firm tofu (cut into 1-in. chunks; seal in a bag and chill).
4. Pack a large pan; a pasta insert or a strainer; a medium pan for sauce; and tongs for combining noodles and sauce.
In camp:
1. Halve and slice lime.
2. In a large pan over high heat, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil. Add noodles and cook until barely tender to bite, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain noodles and rinse well in cool water. Return noodles to pan.
3. In a medium pan over high heat, heat sauce and shrimp or tofu. Add to noodles with carrots, sprouts, cilantro, green onions, and peanuts; mix to coat. Accompany with lime slices.
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The same part of the brain that allows us to step into the shoes of others also helps us restrain ourselves.
You've likely seen the video before: a stream of kids, confronted with a single, alluring marshmallow. If they can resist eating it for 15 minutes, they'll get two. Some do. Others cave almost immediately.
This "Marshmallow Test," first conducted in the 1960s, perfectly illustrates the ongoing war between impulsivity and self-control. The kids have to tamp down their immediate desires and focus on long-term goals—an ability that correlates with their later health, wealth, and academic success, and that is supposedly controlled by the front part of the brain. But a new study by Alexander Soutschek at the University of Zurich suggests that self-control is also influenced by another brain region—and one that casts this ability in a different light.
Americans are optimistic about the communities they live in—but not their nation. Why?
I have been alive for a long time. I remember the assassination of John F. Kennedy, when I was a 10th-grader, and then watching with my family through the grim following days as newscasters said that something had changed forever. The next dozen years were nearly nonstop trauma for the country. More assassinations. Riots in most major cities. All the pain and waste and tragedy of the Vietnam War, and then the public sense of heading into the utterly unknown as, for the first time ever, a president was forced to resign. Americans of my children's generation can remember the modern wave of shocks and dislocations that started but did not end with the 9/11 attacks.
Through all this time, I have been personally and professionally, and increasingly, an American optimist. The long years I have spent living and working outside the United States have not simply made me more aware of my own strong identity as an American. They have also sharpened my appreciation for the practical ramifications of the American idea. For me this is the belief that through its cycle of struggle and renewal, the United States is in a continual process of becoming a better version of itself. What I have seen directly over the past decade, roughly half in China and much of the rest in reporting trips around the United States, has reinforced my sense that our current era has been another one of painful but remarkable reinvention, in which the United States is doing more than most other societies to position itself, despite technological and economic challenges, for a new era of prosperity, opportunity, and hope.
Trump's election has reopened questions that have long seemed settled in America—including the acceptability of open discrimination against minority groups.
When Stephen Bannon called his website, Breitbart, the "platform for the alt-right" this summer, he was referring to a movement that promotes white nationalism and argues that the strength of the United States is tied to its ethnic European roots. Its members mostly stick to trolling online, but much of what they do isn't original or new: Their taunts often involve vicious anti-Semitism. They make it clear that Jews are not included in their vision of a perfect, white, ethno-state.
On the opposite side of American politics, many progressive groups are preparing to mount a rebellion against Donald Trump. They see solidarity among racial minorities as their goal, and largely blame Trump's election on racism and white supremacy. Three-quarters of American Jews voted against Trump, and many support this progressive vision. Some members of these groups, though, have singled out particular Jews for their collusion with oppressive power—criticisms which range from inflammatory condemnations of Israel to full-on conspiracies about global Jewish media and banking cabals.
Why the ingrained expectation that women should desire to become parents is unhealthy
In 2008, Nebraska decriminalized child abandonment. The move was part of a "safe haven" law designed to address increased rates of infanticide in the state. Like other safe-haven laws, parents in Nebraska who felt unprepared to care for their babies could drop them off in a designated location without fear of arrest and prosecution. But legislators made a major logistical error: They failed to implement an age limitation for dropped-off children.
Within just weeks of the law passing, parents started dropping off their kids. But here's the rub: None of them were infants. A couple of months in, 36 children had been left in state hospitals and police stations. Twenty-two of the children were over 13 years old. A 51-year-old grandmother dropped off a 12-year-old boy. One father dropped off his entire family -- nine children from ages one to 17. Others drove from neighboring states to drop off their children once they heard that they could abandon them without repercussion.
A unified theory of why political satire is biased toward, and talk radio is biased against, liberals in America.
Soon after Jon Stewart arrived at The Daily Show in 1999, the world around him began to change. First, George W. Bush moved into the White House. Then came 9/11, and YouTube, and the advent of viral videos. Over the years, Stewart and his cohort mastered the very difficult task of sorting through all the news quickly and turning it around into biting, relevant satire that worked both for television and the Internet.
Now, as Stewart prepares to leave the show, the brand of comedy he helped invent is stronger than ever. Stephen Colbert is getting ready to bring his deadpan smirk to The Late Show. Bill Maher is continuing to provoke pundits and politicians with his blunt punch lines. John Oliver's Last Week Tonight is about to celebrate the end of a wildly popular first year. Stewart has yet to announce his post-Daily Show plans, but even if he retires, the genre seems more than capable of carrying on without him.
Even in big cities like Tokyo, small children take the subway and run errands by themselves. The reason has a lot to do with group dynamics.
It's a common sight on Japanese mass transit: Children troop through train cars, singly or in small groups, looking for seats.
They wear knee socks, polished patent-leather shoes, and plaid jumpers, with wide-brimmed hats fastened under the chin and train passes pinned to their backpacks. The kids are as young as 6 or 7, on their way to and from school, and there is nary a guardian in sight.
A popular television show called Hajimete no Otsukai, or My First Errand, features children as young as two or three being sent out to do a task for their family. As they tentatively make their way to the greengrocer or bakery, their progress is secretly filmed by a camera crew. The show has been running for more than 25 years.
A professor of cognitive science argues that the world is nothing like the one we experience through our senses.
As we go about our daily lives, we tend to assume that our perceptions—sights, sounds, textures, tastes—are an accurate portrayal of the real world. Sure, when we stop and think about it—or when we find ourselves fooled by a perceptual illusion—we realize with a jolt that what we perceive is never the world directly, but rather our brain's best guess at what that world is like, a kind of internal simulation of an external reality. Still, we bank on the fact that our simulation is a reasonably decent one. If it wasn't, wouldn't evolution have weeded us out by now? The true reality might be forever beyond our reach, but surely our senses give us at least an inkling of what it's really like.
To many white Trump voters, the problem wasn't her economic stance, but the larger vision—a multi-ethnic social democracy—that it was a part of.
Perhaps the clearest takeaway from the November election for many liberals is that Hillary Clinton lost because she ignored the working class.
In the days after her shocking loss, Democrats complained that Clinton had no jobs agenda. A widely shared essay in The Nation blamed Clinton's "neoliberalism" for abandoning the voters who swung the election. "I come from the white working class," Bernie Sanders said on CBS This Morning, "and I am deeply humiliated that the Democratic Party cannot talk to where I came from."
But here is the troubling reality for civically minded liberals looking to justify their preferred strategies: Hillary Clinton talked about the working class, middle class jobs, and the dignity of work constantly. And she still lost.
Strangling public-sector unions in Wisconsin has shrunk teachers' pay and benefits. Who's next?
Back in 2009, Rick Erickson was happy with his job as a teacher in one of the state's northernmost school districts on the shores of Lake Superior. He made $35,770 a year teaching chemistry and physics, which wasn't a lot of money, but then again, he received stellar healthcare and pension benefits, and could talk honestly with administrators about what he needed as a teacher every two years when his union sat down with the school district in collective bargaining sessions.
Then, five years ago, Wisconsin passed Act 10, also known as the Wisconsin Budget Repair Bill, which dramatically limited the ability of teachers and other public employees to bargain with employers on wages, benefits, and working conditions. After Act 10, Erickson saw his take-home pay drop dramatically: He now makes $30,650. His wife is a teacher, too, and together they make 11 percent less than they did before Act 10. The local union he once led no longer exists, and so he can't bargain with the school district for things like prep time and sick days. He pays more for health care and his pension, and he says both he and his wife may now not be able to retire until they are much older than they had planned.
Unless he divests himself of his business holdings, the president-elect could violate constitutional rules meant to guard against corruption.
With the recent news that two Republican electors are refusing to vote for Donald Trump, we have been inundated with inquiries asking whether other electors should decline to select Trump because of a particular constitutional issue. It's one we worked on when we were advising Presidents Bush and Obama, respectively: the Emoluments Clause.
Every elector must search his or her own conscience, but after a blizzard of reporting on the president-elect's foreign business relations in recent days, it appears that Trump will be in violation of this clause of the Constitution from the moment he takes office—and the plan for his business that he hinted at on Twitter last week does not solve the problem.
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Travel Guide Asia China Shanxi
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Shanxi Province(山西) is a historically important province in Northeast China. It was a centre for banking throughout several dynasties. The area was heavily damaged during the Japanese Occupation and was the setting for many bloody battles during the Communist Revolution.
Presently the main economic force behind Shanxi Province is coal mining with over 300 million metric tons a year. There is also extensive metal refining within the province, which can make some of the larger cities extremely polluted. Today Shanxi Province is trying to create itself into a banking center again against such economic mega houses like Shanghai. Although it's by-passed by most tourists, cities such as Pingyao and sights like Wutai Shan make Shanxi Province well worth visiting.
Shanxi is on a plateau between the Taihang Mountains and the Luliang Moutains. It is also bordered by the Yellow River to the west. Shanxi shares borders with Hebei, Shandong, Henan, Shaanxi and Inner Mongolia.
Taiyuan airport has flights to most major cities of China.
There is now an express train from Beijing to Taiyuan, which takes less than 3 hours (formerly, it took about 8 hours).
Shanxi is famous for its noodles and its black vinegar (the best in China). A bowl of "dao shao mien" (short noodles chopped off a large block of dough) costs only a few yuan, but is very satisfying. Other noodle dishes include "cat's ear noodles", which are shaped like a cat's ear, and "lao mien" which are very long, stretched noodles.
Shanxi cuisine is not as famous as Sichuan or Cantonese cuisine, but it is very good and generally inexpensive. If you don't like to burn the roof off your mouth with every bite, you'll appreciate Shanxi's more moderate cuisine.
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Aussie Smashing Pumpkins Shows Prove To Be A Hit
SMASHING PUMPKINS shows in Australia have received glowing reviews from both fans and the press.
The band is currently touring Australia / NZ with a stage set-up in the theme of new album 'Oceania' and performing the album in it's entirety.
Prior to the Australian shows frontman Billy Corgan said "Australia is the perfect place to usher in a new era of THE SMASHING PUMPKINS, where we look to combine an epic rock show with the latest in visual mapping technology to create a one-of-a-kind experience for our fans."
But for the long-time SMASHING PUMPKINS fans the second half of the shows are featuring classics such as 'Bullet With Butterfly Wings', 'Cherub Rock' …and for the lucky ones even 'X,Y,X'.
Formed in 1988, THE SMASHING PUMPKINS have sold over 30 million albums to date! Their classic albums such as 'Gish' (1991), 'Siamese Dream' (1993) and 'Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness' (1995) have all gone platinum and multi-platinum.
The SMASHING PUMPKINS will perform at Vector Arena in Auckland tomorrow evening. Tickets available via Ticketmaster here.
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Sands of Destruction ReviewBy Kat Bailey - Posted Jan 21, 2010
As the supposed spiritual successor to Squaresoft's 1998 PS1 classic Xenogears, Sands of Destruction has the pedigree, but not necessarily the polish. However, ultimately, it manages to transcend its quirky shortcomings to deliver an entertaining RPG.
The Pros
- Battles tend to be fast and entertaining
- Fantastic soundtrack
- Reasonably good visuals evoke PS1-era classics
The Cons
- Mediocre voice acting
- Battle system is often too one-dimensional
- Imbalanced difficulty
Sands of Destruction, a Japanese role-playing game designed by a team that includes members who worked on Squaresoft's 1998 PlayStation classic Xenogears, has plenty of pedigree, but not necessarily polish. Sands is reminiscent of a B-grade RPG from a bygone era, complete with iffy voice acting and budget graphics. Although hardcore JRPG enthusiasts might have hoped that Sands would be a true heir to Xenogears, it's not. But in the end, Sands of Destruction manages to transcend its quirky shortcomings to deliver an ultimately entertaining RPG.
A Strange Echo
If you're a JRPG fan who has hankered for a spiritual successor to Xenogears, you'll be disappointed by the news that, although much of the original Xenogears team helped develop Sands of Destruction, the overall tone of the game could not be more different. Xenogears was one of the most ambitious RPGs of our time featuring a fairly serious story, spanning thousands of years and revolving around God, religion and psychology. By contrast, Sands of Destruction has serious moments, but it's a much more lighthearted romp. Sands is a strange echo--but far from a clone-- of the classic Xenogears, with elements like an excellent soundtrack that occasionally inspire fond memories, but little else.
Where both games are most similar is in the battle system, but even that has been streamlined considerably, almost to the point that it can feel one-dimensional. Sands's battle system uses an action point system similar to the one found in Xenogears, but maps three successive attacks to a 'weak' button and a 'strong' button. In the early going, these attacks are all but useless, but they come in handy when it becomes possible to chain three attacks into a single action point. At that point, offensive spells then become far less necessary.
Sands excels at tense, fast-paced boss battles. Even after leveling up quite a bit, a strong boss is more than capable of severely hurting a party with a string of super attacks. However, the fights aren't always balanced. There are points where they are too simple or much too hard. For example, at one point it's possible to hit the equivalent of a brick wall if you haven't focused on leveling up cohort Morte. Unbalanced as it can be, the battle system ultimately works out though, if only because you'll barely have time to catch your breath through most of the battles.
Annihilation is Always the Answer
The storyline in Sands of Destruction is mostly a subversion of the familiar 'save the world' trope, where the stereotypical magical girl is replaced by the psychopath Morte, known far and wide as the "Scarlet Plague." As a crusader for the World Annihilation Front, she's out to destroy the world, ostensibly because things have gone to hell with animal-like beastlords ruling over humans. The rest of the heroes follow her because pamphlets from the sky tell them to, or because they knew her back in the day.
Frankly, it's a weird story. The main character Kyrie seems largely unfazed when he reduces his entire home village to sand and he follows Morte the Scarlet Plague around because he has a crush on her. Meanwhile, Morte's solution to every problem is to kill everyone and take what she wants, or at least threaten them with death. It's funny in a black comedy sort of way, but little of it actually seems to make sense. It's best to just jump onto the rollercoaster and hold on tight.
A Friendly Throwback
Many elements of Sands of Destruction, from its presentation to its plot, makes it feel like a budget 32-bit RPG, and that's part of the appeal. Once upon a time, it would have sat on the bottom shelf next to Tales of Destiny and Arc the Lad. In this day and age, it's likely to get lost under the continued tidal wave of quality RPGs on the Nintendo DS, but that's not a fate this game necessarily deserves. The quirky battle system, wacky tone and stilted voice acting lend it a certain amount of charm that's absent in other throwbacks like the recent Nostalgia, and the often wild battles help it to stand on its own.
Sands of Destruction isn't the hoped-for successor to Xenogears, but JRPG lovers will still appreciate it for its old-school sensibilities, outstanding soundtrack and overall quirkiness. Put aside any expectations you might have had and just enjoy the ride with the World Annihilation Front. It might not always make a lot of sense, but you'll be glad you did.


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What Should I Eat for My Specific Condition?
"To fight a disease after it has occurred is like trying to dig a well when one is thirsty or forging a weapon once a war has begun." The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine, The Nei Ching, c. 1000 B.C.
In The China Study, T. Colin Campbell and Thomas M. Campbell present a clear and concise message: if you want to be healthy, change your diet. The China Study describes the most comprehensive research ever undertaken (including more than 2,400 counties in China) to show the relationship between diet and the risk of developing diseases. The authors summarize their findings in the Eight Principles of Food and Health, listed below.
What are the eight principles of food and health?
1. Nutrition represents the combined activities of countless food substances. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
2. Solely taking vitamin supplements is not the way to good health.
3. There are virtually no nutrients in animal-based foods that are not better provided by plants.
4. Genes do not determine diseases on their own. Genes function only by being activated or expressed, and nutrition plays a critical role in determining which genes, good and bad, are expressed.
5. Nutrition can substantially control the adverse effects of noxious chemicals.
6. The same nutrition that prevents disease in its early stages (before diagnosis) can also halt or reverse disease in later stages (after diagnosis).
7. Nutrition that is truly beneficial for one chronic disease will support health across the board.
8. Good nutrition creates health in all areas of our existence. All parts are interconnected.
As principle number seven states, nutrition that is truly beneficial for one chronic disease will support health across the board. There is remarkable convergence in recommendations for diet and health. Eating as a defense against one disease process may well influence another. For example, eating in a way to support bone health will likely decrease inflammation, keep the brain healthy, and promote heart health.
How can food help create health?
Below are checklists for four important health concerns. They include recommendations for foods to include (those that provide protection), as well as foods to exclude (to eliminate potential negative messages that could impact the ability of the body to create health).
- Bone health
- Decrease inflammation (IBD, arthritis, asthma)
- Brain health
- Heart health
- Overall health
The recommendations can be used for either primary prevention (before diagnosis) or secondary prevention (after diagnosis).
Note that some alternative systems of medicine, such as Traditional Chinese Medicine or Ayurveda, also suggest diets for specific conditions and offer a helpful approach for some people.
If you are interested in a detoxification diet, see "How to Feed Your Detoxification System" in How Are the Environment and Food Related?
Foods for bone health
Osteoporosis refers to a loss of bone mass, during which the bones become porous and fragile. Our bones are constantly being remodeled, with bone tissue being broken down and rebuilt on a regular basis. Bone density usually increases until young adulthood, but after that, trouble can begin. Osteoporosis sets in when more bone is lost than can be rebuilt.
Foods to include:
- Calcium: Dairy products are one of the common sources of calcium, but many people choose not to eat them or can't tolerate them because of lactose intolerance or allergy. Other food sources of calcium include canned sardines, salmon, dark green vegetables (such as broccoli, collard greens, and bok choy), tofu, and calcium-fortified juices and soymilk.
- Vitamin D: Vitamin D plays a pivotal role in allowing the body to absorb calcium. We get vitamin D from sunlight and fortified foods, such as milk.
- Magnesium: Magnesium and calcium work together to promote bone health. Foods rich in magnesium include whole grains, spinach, tofu, almonds, broccoli, lentils, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds.
- Vitamin K: Women who consume less vitamin K have a higher risk of hip fractures. Vitamin K positively affects calcium balance, a key mineral in bone metabolism. Vitamin K can not only increase bone density in people with osteoporosis, but also reduce fracture rates. The best sources are green leafy vegetables, such as spinach and broccoli.
- Boron: Boron, usually classified as a trace mineral, has been recently identified as an important nutrient in bone health because it reduces urinary excretion of calcium and magnesium. (In 1993 the British Journal of Nutrition published a study on the influence of a low-boron diet and boron supplementation on bone, major mineral, and sex steroid metabolism in post menopausal women.) Boron can be found in tomato, pear, apple, soy, prunes, raisins, peanuts, almonds, dates, honey, filberts, and seafood.
Foods to exclude:
- Excessive alcohol: People who drink alcohol to excess are more prone to fractures. This may be partially due to the diuretic effect of alcohol, which induces calcium losses through the urine. Alcohol can also decrease the absorption of calcium from the intestines and cause deficiencies in vitamin D and magnesium-both of which are important to bone health. In addition, those who drink excessively often choose alcohol over nutritious foods. Note that excessive means anything over one drink per day for women and two for men. One drink is 1.5 oz liquor, 12 oz beer, or 5 oz wine.
- High sodium intake: Several studies have demonstrated the harmful effects of high dietary sodium on bone integrity. Reducing sodium intake can reduce bone loss considerably. Avoid salty processed foods and fast food.
- Caffeine: The caffeine in more than two cups of coffee a day may contribute to accelerated bone loss.
- Large amounts of animal protein: Some studies have shown that a diet high in animal protein, which is acid producing, actually promotes bone loss by leaching calcium from the bones.
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Foods to decrease inflammation
Inflammation is the body's natural defense against infection, injury, toxins, and anything the body deems as enemy. But when the body's defense system is constantly triggered and becomes overwhelmed, inflammation increases and can negatively affect any system in the body.
Excess inflammation can produce the following negative effects in different parts of the body:
- Gastrointestinal system: inflammatory bowel disorders
- Brain: neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer's
- Respiratory system: asthma
- Skeletal system: joint swelling or arthritis
- Cardiovascular system: contributes to heart disease
One of the most common causes of excess inflammation is our diet, so dietary strategies to decrease inflammatory messages are helpful for multiple disease conditions.
Foods to include:
Omega-3 fatty acids: Omega-3 essential fatty acids are necessary for creating the body's anti-inflammatory messages, while turning off pro-inflammatory messages. Increase intake by eating salmon, halibut, mackerel, herring, tuna, sardines, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and freshly ground flaxseeds or oil (note that rancid oils can increase inflammation).
Foods and specific nutrients shown to inhibit COX2, an enzyme responsible for inflammation. These include:
- Vitamin C found in citrus fruits, tomatoes, green leafy vegetables, parsley, cabbage, asparagus, avocados, cantaloupe, currants, mangos, kiwi, papaya, peppers, pineapple, and strawberries
- Green tea
- Soy, such as tofu, soybeans, soynuts, tempeh, and miso
- Onions and garlic rich in quercitin, a phytonutrient
- Rosemary
- Ginger
- Curcumin, a natural pigment that accounts for the yellow color of the spice turmeric
- Cherries
- Pineapple
Foods to exclude:
- Fats that encourage the synthesis of pro-inflammatory messages. Topping the list of these "bad fats" are trans-fatty acids or partially hydrogenated vegetable oils found in some processed baked goods, crackers, and deep-fried foods.
- Foods such as corn oil, sunflower seed oil, and cottonseed oil, which produce inflammation in the body.
- Refined carbohydrates and sugars. An imbalance of insulin and glucose has been found to influence inflammation, which may in turn impact cardiovascular health.
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Foods for brain health
The brain is one of the most metabolically active parts of the body and a steady stream of nutrients is needed to fuel the brain. "Feeding" the brain not only allows it to function but also reduces the risk for cognitive decline. Not surprisingly, the very foods recommended to keep the body functioning are also important to include for brain health.
Foods to include:
- Soybeans, peanuts, eggs, and other foods high in choline. Choline is a building block for acetylcholine, which is a crucial neurotransmitter that is responsible for healthy mental functioning. (Other foods include potatoes, cauliflower, tomatoes, banana, milk, oranges, lentils, oats, barley, sesame seeds, flax seeds, and whole wheat bread.)
- Omega 3 fatty acids: The brain is a fatty environment and anti-inflammatory fatty acids found in omega 3 fatty acids are very beneficial for brain health. Include salmon, halibut, mackerel, herring, and tuna, sardines, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and freshly ground flaxseeds or oil.
- Vitamin E, which is especially needed as a fat-soluble antioxidant to protect the fatty environment of the brain.
- Whole grains rich in B-vitamins, which are effective in lowering elevated homocystine levels associated with dementia. Include oatmeal, brown rice, and quinoa.
- Zinc: A zinc deficiency is linked to cognitive decline in humans. Zinc is found in liver and red meat, egg yolks, dairy products, whole-grain cereals, seafood (particularly oysters and shellfish), sesame and sunflower seeds, and soybeans.
- Antioxidant-rich foods: The brain is highly susceptible to damage from free-radicals. The Free Radical Theory of aging, first researched more than 50 years ago, argues that aging results from an accumulation of cell damage initiated by continual attacks from particles called free radicals.
Chemically, free radicals are molecules that are missing an electron and are desperately trying to snatch one from any other molecule in order to neutralize themselves. However, in the process another free radical is formed. This newly formed free radical then searches out another molecule to rob an electron from, causing a chain reaction of free radical formation. Until subsequent free radicals can be deactivated, thousands of free radical reactions can occur within seconds of the initial reaction. Tissue damage from free radicals is known as oxidative stress.
To combat this, include foods rich in antioxidants. An antioxidant is a molecule able to give up an electron without becoming a free radical itself. Antioxidants thus stabilize free radicals so they can't cause damage. Antioxidants includes vitamin A, found in sweet potatoes, carrots, cantaloupe, spinach, cod liver oil (1 teaspoon) and those rich in vitamin C, found in oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, kiwi, strawberries, tomatoes, red pepper, and broccoli. Also include foods rich in selenium, which includes walnuts, Brazil nuts, shrimp, crabmeat, salmon, brown rice, and whole grains.
Foods to exclude:
- Fats that encourage the synthesis of pro-inflammatory messages. Topping the list of these "bad fats" are trans-fatty acids or partially hydrogenated vegetable oils found in some margarines and many processed baked goods, crackers, and deep-fried foods. The brain is a highly fatty environment. Trans-fatty acids increase the likelihood of excessively permeable cell membranes, which make the cell's protective barrier less effective, so that it lets in molecules that may damage the cell.
- Foods such as corn oil, sunflower seed oil, and cottonseed oil, which produce inflammation in the body.
- Refined carbohydrates and sugars. These can promote an imbalance of insulin and glucose, which can lead to insulin resistance, which in turn affects brain chemistry.
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Foods for heart health
It is estimated that more than 70 million Americans have some form of heart disease. Risk factors that account for the high prevalence of this disease include family history, inflammation, insulin resistance, oxidative damage, stress response, and elevated cholesterol.
The relationship between diet and heart disease has been studied intensively for nearly a century. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (2002), based on substantial evidence, proposed an optimal diet for prevention of heart disease. This diet includes an abundance of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains with restricted refined grains. It also recommends increased amounts of non-hydrogenated and omega 3 fatty acids.
A recent study published in Journal of the American Dietetic Association (2008) is a systematic review of the evidence associated with key dietary factors and risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Foods to include:
- Beneficial fats such as oils from fish or olive oil. These fats have been shown to reduce the inflammation often associated with the risk for cardiovascular disease.
- Nuts and seeds. Nuts have been shown to lower LDL cholesterol and reduce the risk of blood clots. All nuts and seeds have value, especially almonds and pumpkin sees. As always watch the salt content. And of course, limit to a small handful daily, as nuts and seeds are high in calories.
- Whole grains rich in B-vitamins, including oatmeal, brown rice, and quinoa. B-vitamins are effective in lowering homocycsteine levels associated with cardiovascular diseases.
- A variety of fruits and vegetables, which increase antioxidant levels to blunt the effect of free radical damage to the heart. Include antioxidant-rich foods, such as sweet potatoes, carrots, cantaloupe, spinach, and cod liver oil (1 teaspoon), which are rich in vitamin A, as well as oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, kiwi, strawberries, tomatoes, red pepper and broccoli, which are all rich in vitamin D.
- Soy has been shown to not only reduce LDL cholesterol but also to reduce inflammation. Include tofu, soybeans, soynuts, tempeh, and miso.
- Dark chocolate! Cocoa has been shown to inhibit platelet clumping in an "aspirin-like" manner.
Foods to exclude:
- Animal fats, which give the body pro-inflammatory messages. If you choose to eat meat, chose 100 percent grass-fed. (Beware of less than 100 percent grass-fed because the producers may just have given grass right at the end of the animal's life.)
- Vegetable shortening, all partially-hydrogenated oils, and all deep-fried foods, as these types of fat promote inflammation and potential damage to the vessels of the heart.
- Refined grains and simple sugary foods, such as candy and sweets. An imbalance between insulin and glucose (called insulin resistance) is a risk factor for the development of heart disease.
- Sodium. Excess sodium has been shown to increase the risk for hypertension.
- Excess alcohol. Limit alcohol to no more than one drink per day for women and 2 per day for men.
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What should I eat?
The Mediterranean diet is not a specific diet plan or program, but rather a collection of eating habits traditionally followed by people of the Mediterranean region including Greece, Crete, southern France, and parts of Italy.
Scientific research indicates that the Mediterranean diet can improve health and longevity.
While there is no universal definition of the Mediterranean Diet, many components have been consistently identified, including an abundance of natural, whole foods, especially fruits and vegetables, along with olive oil, fish, nuts, and a moderate amount of wine.
For more information, see The Mediterranean Diet.


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Saturday, 10 October 2009
The Everafter by Amy Huntley
The Everafter is one of those books that has me stuck in the middle; I read it fast and liked the premise, but I felt like something was missing. The characters were a little flat, and I found the plot to be jumpy in places.
Saying that, there are things about this book that I loved. The questions about life and death were fascinating, and made me think about life and what it entails. The use of objects to travel back to past moments was a very clever idea, and was well executed throughout the novel. My favourite aspect of The Everafter was Madison and Gabe's realistic relationship. They had ups, downs, arguments, disagreements, and a neverending love. I really wanted to root for these characters like they were friends, but I never ended up with that attachment to them.
I can't fault Amy Huntley's writing style, as she seems to have hit that nail square on the head. It flows well and keeps you turning the pages, and does a great job of making you guess right until the last page. I wasn't all that shocked by the final revelation, and thought it was a bit unrealistic. Of course, these things do happen, I've just never encountered them in everyday life.
I'm looking forward to whatever Huntley writes next, and I hope it's as thought-provoking as her debut novel. With her imagination and fresh voice, she's definitely an author to watch out for.
11 comments:
- Chicklish said...
Really interesting review - thank you very much. I'm definitely intrigued!
- 10 October 2009 at 11:11
- Becky said...
Interesting. I wonder what it was that was missing for you. I'm definitely going to read this one.
- 10 October 2009 at 11:28
- Lauren said...
Great review. I've been hoping to read this one soon, and I still want to, but this has stopped me getting my expectations up too high.
- 10 October 2009 at 11:48
- So Many Books, So Little Time said...
Great review! I really want to read this, I love 'after-death' books.
- 10 October 2009 at 13:01
- Andrea said...
Hmm, sounds interesting. I love the cover.
- 10 October 2009 at 14:15
- Kate said...
Great review. I want to read this. Although I shall lower my expectations.
- 10 October 2009 at 18:32
- The Book Owl said...
Nice review. I look forward to reading this.
- 10 October 2009 at 18:56
- I Want to Read That said...
Thanks for the review - I'm interested in this one but I think I'll wait for the paperback - I love the cover though!
- 10 October 2009 at 19:24
- Steph Su said...
I read a rave review on Lenore's blog just a few days ago, and now yours, so I'm super excited to pick it up for myself and see how much I like it! I'll keep your warnings in mind though... thanks! :)
- 11 October 2009 at 06:03
- Thao said...
The more I see this book on review, the more I want it. Nice review, Jenny :)
- 11 October 2009 at 08:45
- Lenore said...
The way it was set up, I didn't expect all characters to be fully fleshed out like I would in a "normal" book. So that didn't bother me. I adored this one!
- 11 October 2009 at 17:18


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|By Hollaratme (Hollaratme) on Monday, September 22, 2003 - 07:33 pm: Edit
if my gpa for fresh and sophmore year is 3.4
and ill prolly have a 3.8 this year wat kinda SAT score shud i aim for to get ed to usc
|By Uschicka (Uschicka) on Monday, September 22, 2003 - 11:09 pm: Edit
I had a 4.1 weighted gpa (I had 4 or 5 Bs I think overall) and a 1290 SAT and got into USC. My 1290 was below the average though. Remember- they take your highest verbal and highest math from all of your tests. Good luck!
|By Hollaratme (Hollaratme) on Tuesday, September 23, 2003 - 03:11 pm: Edit
i dont kno wat i have weighted because my school doesnt weight them but outa 4.0 is 3.4 both years
and are u allowed to double majors in business and somthing other then business cz i heard at nyu u can only double major inside stern
|By Uschicka (Uschicka) on Tuesday, September 23, 2003 - 05:43 pm: Edit
Well, I don't know anything about NYU, but at USC they actually encourage you to double major. You can win a huge scholarship for doing that.
|By Hollaratme (Hollaratme) on Tuesday, September 23, 2003 - 10:01 pm: Edit
oh ok
wit like a 3.5 3.6 wat a good sat score to get ed and a brother that alumni
|By Uschicka (Uschicka) on Tuesday, September 23, 2003 - 10:55 pm: Edit
I have no idea what you were trying to say...
|By Hollaratme (Hollaratme) on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 - 10:39 pm: Edit
if i have a gpa of a 3.5 or 3.6 wud i get in with a 1250 or does it have to be much higher
|By Highschoolda (Highschoolda) on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 - 10:46 pm: Edit
Try your best, get the heighest score possible. U can look at their average, but don't stress out, remember we can only do what we can do. Good luck.
|By Uschicka (Uschicka) on Thursday, September 25, 2003 - 02:05 am: Edit
It might be hard, but if you have good ECs and recommendation letters, it should help.
|By Wjk323 (Wjk323) on Thursday, September 25, 2003 - 09:03 am: Edit
i have a friend (international applicant) who got into USC with a 1090 SAT I, and SAT II's no higher than 600. His EC's wasnt spectacular, but from what I've heard is that he wrote an awesome essay about how music (learning bass) influenced his ideals and his thinking.
However his roommate is from San Francisco and he told me that he got 1510 in his SAT and above 700's in all his 6 SAT II's.
USC is a little bit...erratic in their admissions process. So truthfully I wouldnt know what to recommend ya.
|By Hollaratme (Hollaratme) on Friday, September 26, 2003 - 03:03 pm: Edit
i got good ecs esp a lot of hours of volunteering helping around in different things
|By Hollaratme (Hollaratme) on Friday, September 26, 2003 - 03:06 pm: Edit
does it help that im from new jersey and there arent alot of ppl from nj ther
|By Uschicka (Uschicka) on Friday, September 26, 2003 - 04:29 pm: Edit
USC loves out-of-state students. Almost half of students are not from California.
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