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To the Journal editor:
(The Mining Journal recent) editorial stated, "We would still like to see the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community open a new station in Marquette Township, but we understand with the governor why they should have to operate under the same rules and guidelines as their competitors."
Your statement sounds reasonable until one realizes how this country was founded, in the sense of fairness, the rules and guidelines never took Indian people into consideration, to wit, this entire land was stolen from the original people. But now, you call for fair play.
Further, you ask "that people seek out the owners of local gas stations to ask them to be more competitive with gas pricing." Might it be suggested, that you yourself ask the owner of the Citgo stations chain that encompasses a large area of northern Wisconsin and the U.P. that very question. Do you not recall his opinion last year on this matter?
To help you understand this a tad more, it might be interesting to note that in his home town, his keystone Citgo station has nary a customer while directly across the street, his competitor with so-called competitive pricing (dictated pricing might be more accurate), vehicles line up by the numbers.
There is talk about the proposed new KBIC gas station with lower gas prices would drive competing stations in the Marquette area out of business. KBIC has long had their station in Baraga with lower prices but yet, competing gas station in Baraga and L'Anse and the surrounding area are alive and well, if not, their doors would be closed.
The Journal further stated that currently Marquette has lower gas prices than four other major U.P. cities, even lower than some lower peninsula communities. OK, fair enough, but the question then is, for how long will that be the case?
The Journal appears to be backpedaling to keep in favor with the governor but yet at the same time, is willing to let the people of the Marquette and surrounding area who are the Journal's bread and butter to continue to be at the mercy of a certain U.P. gasoline distributor czar.
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US intelligence has automated taps on Facebook data
During a "Russia Today" interview with Wikileaks founder Julian Assange claims that US intelligence agencies have automated access to Facebook data. He goes on warning users that with every connection made and every friend invited they are doing the agencies' work by building their database for free. Assange also says that other American internet giants like Google and Yahoo have these interfaces, too. They were installed for cost reasons. It's simply cheaper to allow batch access instead of manually rummaging through enormous databases for every single case. It's a bit shocking but not really surprising, isn't it?
While he is aware that Facebook isn't run by central intelligence he cautions that political pressure can soften hurdles for gaining access to user data. Even though I approach his personality and claim with some caution on this account I tend to agree with him . After all, who would know better than Assange?
I linked an extract of the interview below. The part where he talks about Facebook starts at around 02:00 minutes. The rest of the interview is quite interesting, too. I recommend watching it from start to end.
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So Sir George Martin was honored at LA the other day.
If I´m not mistaken he was recently in a list with the all-time top twenty or something best producers. I haven´t seen the list but it motivated me to write a short list of Rock & Pop producers (they´re not musicians) I admire. I could not recall all the names (like the guy who produced Pink Floyd´s "The Wall") and I ended up with:
Of course George Martin (Beatles, Jeff Beck, America), plus "Mutt" Lange (AC/DC), Rick Rubin (The Cult and other rock acts), Daniel Lanois (Peter Gabriel, U2), Nigel Goodrich (Radiohead), Glyns Johns (The Who), Quincy Jones.
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'Cover of Snow' by Jenny Milchman
In the opening pages of Jenny Milchman's "Cover of Snow" (Ballantine Books, New York), Nora Hamilton wakes to find that her policeman husband Brendan has hanged himself.
She has no clue as to what might have triggered such a tragic act. There had been no signs of depression, no new stresses mentioned at work, no marital problems. For the rest of the book, she searches
for explanations.
As would be expected in a mystery, there are more questions than answers along the way. Possibilities arrive in a haphazard manner, as Nora seeks information from relatives, Brendan's co-workers, and others in the community. Her relationship with her mother-in-law is as chilly as the winter weather.
A young man with an autistic disorder becomes a surprise confidante of sorts. A reporter newly arrived in town drifts in and out of the action.
This first novel has strengths, but it also has issues.
Narration, except for a few short chapters, is in first person. The shock and confusion that followed her husband's gruesome death come across vividly.
However, I never felt a sense of knowing Nora's character sufficiently well. When details begin to add up in the story and the action progresses, I rolled with the plot but
never felt very invested in the protagonist.
I did become intrigued by several of the secondary characters, including Nora's irrepressible sister Teggie and her husband's Aunt Jean. These well-drawn, if sparing, portraits added considerably to my enjoyment.
The story conjures up a realm of paranoia, with Nora increasingly uncertain whom to trust. I freely admit I didn't figure out many answers on my own. It took a while for the plot to build, and I occasionally found myself floundering amidst loose ends. The author eventually does tie together most of the fragments of information -?and there are plenty -?that she dropped along
the way.
Sense of place can be one of those elusive things. This book is set in the Adirondacks, and the descriptions of winter with its storms and icy roads will ring familiar with anyone living in northern New York. Milchman describes snow and cold vividly enough to make the average
reader long for a few months in Florida.
But there are tough winters in Maine and North Dakota, too, and there's not a lot more that truly roots this in the Adirondacks. Even the name of the locale, Wedeskyull, sounds more akin to, say, the Dutch place names of the Catskill region. It might not matter. This is more a
tale of small towns – albeit small towns with sinister underpinnings – than it is of a specific region.
The premise for the novel is a good one. Milchman created an atmosphere of foreboding and uneasiness sufficient to keep me reading, and even ruin at least one night's sleep! Although I have my qualms about this particular book, I look forward to reading her next work.
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About the Authors: Suzanne Hall, Public Diplomacy Advisor for Canada and Mexico in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs and Tina Huang, U.S. Department of State Intern, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Office of Public Diplomacy.
Picture this: a thriving community arts center in the heart one of Mexico City's at-risk neighborhoods; a peaceful, neutral space for young people to heal, learn and grow; and arts and communication classes inviting students to connect, express and rebuild. In Iztapalapa, Mexico City—a working-class borough home to over 1.8 million Mexicans—this is not merely a vision, but a nine-year-old reality. Since 2000, Fabric de Artes de Oriente (FARO de Oriente) has become a grand-scale community center offering youth of all ages creative alternatives in the form of visual arts, dance, theater, music and radio. On October 14, 2009, representatives from U.S. new media and telecommunications firms as well as the policy making and academic communities took an in-depth look at FARO de Oriente as a model for how arts and technology can equip Mexican citizens, and especially youth, with a better awareness for the positive, constructive alternatives that exist amidst their struggle against narco-violence. This team of leaders and scholars are part of the second State-sponsored "Tech.Del" to dialogue about the role of new media and technology in helping Mexican citizens more effectively engage against drug cartels.
Kicking off the October "Tech.Del," Ambassador Pascual welcomed the delegation and honored guests yesterday evening at his Mexico City residence. Throughout the evening, media and telecommunications pioneers and student leaders across Mexico joined the "Tech.Del" in conversations about citizen and youth engagement via new media innovations. Roberta Jacobson, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Mexico and Canada remarked, "We are excited and grateful to be partners with a group of young American entrepreneurs who have offered their time and expertise to Mexican citizens and groups peacefully challenging organized crime to connect and amplify their voices and reject of drug violence."
Early this morning, the "Tech.Del" continued their discussions on media and technology with a series of high level meetings with Rafael Fernandez de Castro, Presidential Advisor to President Calderon on International Affairs and Competitiveness along with key Mexican officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Secretary of Government, Office of the Presidency, Mexican Institute of Youth, and General Secretary of the Center for Investigation and National Security. The focus of the discussions was on ways in which media innovations can enhance citizen awareness and build cultural peace. Jason Liebman, CEO of Howcast and member of "Tech.Del" commented about the challenges of social media adoption, "It has been surprising to learn how prohibitive access to the internet and SMS is for Mexican citizens. The costs on the ground in Mexico are three to five times more than in the U.S." Another member, James Eberhard, CEO of Mobil Accord said, "We're seeing lots of challenges. It's clear that we need to find a Mexican leader that can mobilize the youth who are hungry for direction."
The delegation's visit to FARO de Oriente later in the day marked one of the major highlights of the trip. Meeting the staff and students of this busy community center, which serves over 150,000 youth annually, the "Tech.Del" listened to the stories of struggle and triumph that community members faced and how art and technology have been a part of their healing and empowerment as residents of Iztapalapa. Follow the "Tech.Del" visit on Twitter @farodeoriente.
After the visit to Iztapalapa, an afternoon of meetings followed with key industry leaders and stakeholders including a lunch meeting with founders of bourgeoning new media tools against crime and violence, directors of internet and telecommunications firms and Mexican scholars on human rights and civic engagement. Also, stay up-to-date with "Tech.Del" throughout the day on Twitter using the #mextech hashtag.
Following the day-long "Tech.Del" meetings, members of the delegation will join other world leaders and youth activists for the second annual Alliance for Youth Movement conference. Stay tuned for more updates.
Joe in Tennessee writes:
What is with the false bravado of Mexico politically?
1. They do not allow Unions to the extent of killing representatives (i.e. Firestone plant).
2. They have some of the best resources in the world, yet share little with the people.
3. They seem to hold a protection from prosecution within their government, even when direct involvements to drug trafficking and money laundering are shown by both Mexican Authorities and U.S. FBI and DEAãthis situation has existed for over 30 years and well documented.
Try looking at the parameters of Mexico City, where residents reside in makeshift shelters ...and childern sift through mountains of garbage.
It is appreciative that the new Administration is so optimistic and continues to place this objective attitude to the world; but, to circumvent the truth is not being objective at all.


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Dear Sir/Madam, I am 42 years and suffering from cervical neck pain and I am getting so much pain above the trout and behind the neck, I shown to Dr. Saying because of cervical pain is radiating to the front portion of the neck (my nature of work is office accounts sitting maximum of the time in front of the system) please suggest me some remedy Thanking you,
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Keep your feet on the floor or on a footrest, if they don't reach the floor.
Don't cross your legs. Your ankles should be in front of your knees.
Keep a small gap between the back of your knees and the front of your seat.
Your knees should be at or below the level of your hips.
Adjust the backrest of your chair to support your low- and mid-back or use a back support.
Relax your shoulders and keep your forearms parallel to the ground.
Avoid sitting in the same position for long periods of time.
How you should stand properly?
Bear your weight primarily on the balls of your feet.
Keep your knees slightly bent.
Keep your feet about shoulder-width apart.
Let your arms hang naturally down the sides of the body.
Stand straight and tall with your shoulders pulled backward.
Tuck your stomach in.
Keep your head level-your earlobes should be in line with your shoulders. Do not push your head forward, backward, or to the side.
Shift your weight from your toes to your heels, or one foot to the other, if you have to stand for a long time.
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Find the mattress that is right for you. While a firm mattress is generally recommended, some people find that softer mattresses reduce their back pain. Your comfort is important.
Sleep with a pillow. Special pillows are available to help with postural problems resulting from a poor sleeping position.
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Thanks to the cold weather, people love to have piping hot foods to quench their hunger. Of these foods,samosas,bhajjias,wadas top the list. We doctors and dieticians see a upward trend in the number of clients with Gastro problem ,spike in blood sugars and as well as gain in body weight. Today , i am going to reveal the 3 most easy tricks to keep yourself hale and healthy.
Consume atleast 2 seasonal fruits ( Oranges/ black grapes/ strawberries). Donot worry these foods would not cause you cold. These fruits infact help you to safeguard against common cold owing to its rich nutrient content. Do consume it in fresh form .
Toss up you salads and soups with lemon or amla juice as both are potent source of Vit C and antioxidants. Increase the intake of soup to control your hunger pangs
Reduce the intake of Dairy products as it is known to produce cough especially in cold seasons.
Happy winter and enjoy your foods though in moderation but donot forget to follow the tips !
Drink a glass of milk with your meals, rather than a glass of water. If you eat cereal for breakfast, try adding a sliced up banana along with it.
Fast foods are highly processed contain large amounts of carbohydrates added sugars unhealthy fats high in calories but little or no nutritional value contain extra calories causes insulin resistance high BP rise in blood sugar high cholesterol depression headache pimples on face shortness of breath etc. So try to avoid fast foods take fresh fruits and vegetables and stay healthy do exercises or yoga or walking.
Believe me, it's so easy to pile up the kilos during winter…courtesy comforting fried foods (primarily paranthas/परांठा), sugar laden tea or coffee and even the tempting gur-gachak (गुड़गचक) and mom's pinnies (पिन्नी).
It's the perfect time to think about wise food choices and portion control. Winter binging may easily cost you a weight gain of three to five kilos. The main reasons for weight gain are less physical activity during winter and of course increased consumption of heavier foods.
Tips to prevent winter weight gain:
1. Get enough sun-shine
A short pre or post lunch-time walk can provide sunlight which is good for your vitamin D status.
2. Limit fatty foods
Foods such as fried snacks, puddings, pinnies and chocolates can be limited to just once or twice a week.
3. Fill yourself up with fiber
Fill your plate or tiffin with lots of filling vegetableshave soup before your dinneradd oats, barley and dals (दाल) to help keep you fuller for longer.
4. Don't skip workouts
Don't skip the gym. Fix days for workouts and try to follow it as well.
5. Weigh yourself every day
Get on the scale frequently to make you conscious if you are putting on weight. Maintain record of weight and inches as well.
6. Indulge in healthy drinking
Have at least 2-3 cups of green tea or green coffee. Have light soups and broths.
If you want to relieve any lower back tension, Kati Basti is for you. This specialized therapy relieves and nourishes the lower back using herbal oils or ghee. After a gentle Ayurvedic oil therapy on the lower back, specially prepared warm herbal oil is poured over the lumbo sacral area and retained inside a dam made out of dough. The hot medicated oils helps melt lower spine rigidity and strengthen your bone tissue.
Benefits of Kati Basti
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Relieves chronic lower backaches and painful muscle spasms, stiffness, and degenerative problems
If you want to relieve any lower back tension, kati basti is for you. This specialized therapy relieves and nourishes the lower back using herbal oils or ghee. After a gentle ayurvedic oil therapy on the lower back, specially prepared warm herbal oil is poured over the lumbo sacral area and retained inside a dam made out of dough. The hot medicated oils helps melt lower spine rigidity and strengthen your bone tissue.
Benefits of kati basti:
Increases the circulation in the region, as the herbal oil gets deeply absorbed into the skin, and both nourishes and strengthens the muscles and nerves
Pacifies one of the primary sites of vata, relieving pain, soreness, and tension and restoring flexibility
Relieves chronic lower backaches and painful muscle spasms, stiffness, and degenerative problems
Sleep affects our physical and mental health tremendously, and many of us do not get enough. Photo credit konstantin yuganov/istock/getty images
Sleep affects our physical and mental health tremendously, and many of us do not get enough. Lack of sleep adversely affects metabolism, mood, concentration, memory, motor skills, stress hormones and even the immune system and cardiovascular health. Sleep allows the body to heal, repair and rejuvenate itself in a way it simply cannot when a person is awake.
Even if you just get out for a walk a few times a week, exercise is important for being fit and healthy. Cardiovascular exercise helps to strengthen the heart and lungs, strength training helps to strengthen the muscles and stretching helps to reduce the risk of injury by increasing flexibility. Exercise also improves circulation and body awareness, and regular exercise can help combat depression.
Eat healthy
Get as many fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains into your diet as possible and make them the main part of your overall diet. Include lean sources of protein such as poultry, fish, tofu and beans. Eat balanced meals and do not overeat. Stop eating before you become completely full and give yourself a chance to digest your food. Snack on whole foods such as fruit, vegetables and nuts. Avoid highly processed foods that contain artificial sweeteners or colors, hidden sugars or excessive fat.
Eat breakfast each day
A healthy breakfast starts your day off right. It sets you up so that you have energy and fuel for optimal mental and physical performance. Eating breakfast helps to maintain stable blood sugar levels and a healthy weight because you are less likely to overindulge later in the day.
Drink water
Our bodies are made mostly of water. Most fluids and foods contain water that will help to keep our bodies hydrated, but fresh, clean, plain water is still the best and healthiest beverage for maintaining a healthy body. It is the most natural cleanser for our organs and digestive system. Being hydrated is crucial for the brain as well as for helping to flush toxins out through the skin (perspiration) and urine.
Reduce stress
Stress can cause a myriad of problems, from heart trouble to digestive problems. This should not come as a surprise. What many people do not know is what to do about it, how to manage their stress. Exercise, meditation, doing what you love, appropriate boundaries, spirituality, being in nature, and enjoyable hobbies all help alleviate the harmful effects of stress on the body. Don't overwork. Take breaks (vacations, mini-vacations, days off) and surround yourself with people who support you.
Express yourself.
Keeping emotions bottled up inside can cause mental and emotional stress as well as physical symptoms. Unexpressed feelings can lead to depression, sleep problems, eating disorders, and even physical pain. Learn to talk about your feelings, or express them through some sort of art. Even writing thoughts and feelings down is a good way to express things you find hard to say.
Consistency and moderation
In order to maintain a healthy and fit lifestyle, it's important to have some sort of consistency when looking at the big picture result. Make changes one at a time, and don't make too many changes at once or you will risk relapsing into old habits. Making these choices a part of your daily life will help you to reach your health goals. Avoid extremes in any capacity. Exercise moderation when it comes to fitness, food and fun.
Heath tip - Neuropathy
Neuropathy is a condition where high levels of glucose in the blood can lead to nerve damage and poor circulation. When circulation gets affected blood doesn't move around the body as well as it should. Cuts and grazes will not heal easily and the person may experience pain and and cramps in the legs. And it might develop as atherosclerosis an inflammatory disease that causes thickening of the blood vessels neuropathy is of three types they are
A. Sensory neuropathy which affects the nerves carrying information around the body from the bones skin and muscles to the brain.
B. Motor neuropathy which damages the nerves that send information about movement
C. Autonomic neuropathy which affects functions that happen automatically such as sweating and can lead to dry skin by way of reduced moisture
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Yoga and Ayurveda take a personalised approach to integral health based on your individual constitution and your situation and aims in life.
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- Massage – specialist massage using herb-infused oils.
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Something to remember
He's single now so he's free for single nights. And it seems he has a signature one night special, something he sends afterwards so that he can be remembered. But before we get to that, let's get into the action first. The action he often enjoys on these nights is to do it his way all over the breasts. Full Story
The gossip photo booth
There's a photo booth at one of the most popular celebrity restaurants in LA. And some really, really great gossip goes down, sometimes literally, inside of it. Here are some of the photo booth's dirtiest stories over the last few months: An actor in a bad mood with his date, not famous. Full Story
Step Down
Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum are still together 10 years later. It doesn't always end up that way. This superstar is single and she's been feeling herself lately. Boys, unfortunately, have always been a blind spot. On a recent project, a 19 year old dancer caught her eye. So she went for it. Full Story
Making out in the open
It's one of the most enduring marriages in the business. They've been together a long, long, long time. And it's not like those with his job, in his position, are known for fidelity. Through his career though, he's managed to avoid major scandal. That's not the only reason he's beloved but he is beloved. Full Story
A bag for silence
A known randy man, celebrated lothario, international party animal, and now an actor who's supposed to be in a serious relationship …but before that happened he got a lot of action. The right thing to do when you have herpes is to disclose the information before the sex happens. Which, credit to him, he did in one case that I know of. Full Story
Breakup and Tune-up
She exited a long relationship not too long ago. While they were together, they definitely partied, but he preferred a more chill vibe while she was getting too into the pills. Which is why he claims they ended it. Turns out, around the time of her split, she went to rehab for a tune-up and is now sober and re-focusing on her work. Full Story
That New York rumour
I first heard this rumour a few weeks ago. Now two more people have told me the same rumour, all circulating among people in New York…about a hot actor and a married woman with a famous husband. It's been a while since he's made a relationship stick. Because he's so devoted to his work. Full Story
Warning signs
They hooked up real fast. And everything has been at top speed ever since. From initial attraction to exclusivity to super, super serious, they've been inseparable, and she's totally in love and he's definitely into her too but he's also really, really into partying. They were both recently at a private event. Full Story
She may have moved on
It's the hookup everyone wants. On paper, it's ideal. Sweetheart loves home, in more ways than one. Indeed, a couple of months ago, she was supposedly still hanging out at his place. But around the same time she was also seen in a foreign country, sightseeing…and seeing someone else? Her close friends are saying she's actually not dating the guy you want her to be dating. Full Story
Two Men and their arrangements
This is about two different men. Their stories are not connected. But I wonder if they might want to find each other. Many of the first man's secrets and shortcomings have been widely publicised. The juicy sh-t however remains undercover. He had an affair with a very good, very famous friend, also male. Full Story
Shrooms to share
A fun, quick little blind that went down after the Oscars… It happened at one of the best annual after-after parties, where the top tier ends up after Vanity Fair. She decided to celebrate on shrooms. And she wasn't selfish with her shrooms. She wanted to share her shrooms. She wanted to share her shrooms with the girl who claims to be all about sharing. Full Story


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William Eugene Avery
Mr. William Eugene Avery, 77, of 68 W. 11th Street, died Friday, May 3, 2013, in Buffalo General Hospital. He was better known as "Billy Gene" or "Bill," by close friends and family.
He was born in Logan, W.Va., on May 24, 1935, the son of Herbert Benson Avery (deceased) and "Katie" Mildred Leeper Avery Cunningham. Dad carried the proud distinction of being the firstborn grandchild of both the Leeper and Avery families. His family moved to Jamestown, N.Y., when he was very young, and this is the only place he called home. He was known for his sense of humor, large stature and "big" laugh. These characteristics, along with the fact that he had a large family, many friendships and a long history in this area made him a strong presence in the community. He was especially known for quip-ping instant homemade jokes, which still bring bursts of laughter to his family. When he made a statement, he often ended it with "period," because after he spoke, there was "nothing else to be said." He loved life and people and was unforgettable to those who had ever come to know him.
He attended Jamestown Public Schools and was an accomplished basketball player.
He was a veteran of the US Air Force, trained as a jet aircraft mechanic, leaving high school, to help support his mother and send his sister to nursing school, after his father be-came ill.
A hard worker, he was employed by the City of Jamestown Sanitation Department for more than 20 years, however, his true love was buying, selling and collecting antiques. He was known for "shopping" at garage sales the day be-fore they started.
He was a member of the former Chadakoin Lodge 718 International Benevolent Protected Order of Elks.
He enjoyed testing his knowledge watching (and winning) Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune.
Surviving are his mother, Katie Cunningham, a sister, Maxine Sykes, both of Parker, Colo.; nine children: Alexis Avery of Atlanta, Ga., Lori (Ray) Avery-Magras of Jonesboro, Ga., Tammy Knight of Webster, N.Y., Travis (Kimberly) Knight, Torry Knight, Shawn (Jennifer) Avery and Tara Avery, all of Jamestown, Audra (Phillip) Avery-Crenshaw of Waxahachie, Texas, and Shannon Avery-Moore of Marietta, Ga.; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a great-great grandchild; three nephews; two aunts; great nieces and nephews, many, many cousins, friends, and a special companion for 29 years, Gail "Gayleymay" Mitchell.
Besides his father, he was predeceased by his oldest son, Daryl, in 2003, whom he missed every day.
The family wishes to ex-tend special thanks for the care and compassion of Dr. Butsch, Dr. Diadato, Dr. Joude, Dr. "Gun," Dr. Goodenough, Dr. Campbell and Dr. Saddiqui of Buffalo General Hospital. Also, for the diligent, consistent, support of his surviving former wife, and mother of his children, Della Hough, during Mr. Avery's long hospitalization.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Lind Funeral Home. Curtis Daniels, longtime friend, will officiate.
Burial will be in Soldier's Circle of Lake View Cemetery.
Friends will be received at Lind's from 4-6 p.m. Thursday and for one hour prior to the service Friday.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a charity of choice.
You may light a candle in remembrance of William at www.lindfuneralhome.com.


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Samsung Electronics, the company that in the process of selling its hard disk drive (HDD) business to Seagate Technology, on Thursday unveiled the industry's first 2.5" hard drive with 1TB capacity and standard 9.5mm height. Previously 1TB 2.5 HDDs were 12.5mm in height.
The new Samsung Spinpoint M8 is based on two 500GB platters that are made using the latest-generation perpendicular magnetic recording technology with whopping 636Gb/inch² (636Gb per square inch). The high areal density was achieved by utilizing advanced format technology (AFT), which raises the data storage density per unit area, enabling efficient and convenient data storage. A reduced number of components such as disks and heads also contribute to approximately 7% increase in operation speeds and 8% decline in power demand.
The drive features 5400rpm spindle speed, 8MB cache as well as Serial ATA-300 interface. The manufacturer declares 12ms average seek time, 5.6ms average latency. The HDD proves to be quite energy-efficient with official 2.2W read/write power consumption, 2W seek power consumption, 0.7W idle power consumption and 0.2W standby power consumption. The Spinpoint M incorporates EcoSeek and NoiseGuard features for minimal noise levels. Besides, a redesign of the overall structure ensures enhanced shock resistance to protect the disk from physical fracture and data loss.
"The new Spinpoint M8 line-up supports the ongoing growth curve for high density data storage densities, especially as it raises the bar to exceed terabyte density levels in the mobile computing space," said C.H. Lee, vice president of storage strategic marketing at Samsung.
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Ordinary household gadgetcan be a deathtrap for petsEvery house and apartment has them, we enjoy them and use them every day. But this ordinary household gadgetthat lights up our lives so much also can have a dark side, because it can easily become a deathtrap for pets.This seemingly harmless gadgetis a window, and when left open, it can result in a curious pet jumping to its death or being severely injured, according to animal welfare experts. And this danger, best known as high-rise syndrome, is most likely to happen in warmer weather when unsuspecting pet parents open windows for a breath of fresh air.Story continues below----------------------------------------------------------------------A book about a rescue dogthat will touch your heartTHE HUNT OF HER LIFE, is a nonfiction book about Samantha, an unwanted rescue dog who the author adopts at age 2. This beautifully designed full-color deluxe book, by longtime newspaper journalist and MySetterSam.com publisher Joseph A. Reppucci, contains more than 60 vibrant color photos of dogs to help illustrate the compelling and uplifting story of Samantha - a pretty tricolor bird dog who uses her warm personality to win people over and build a new family after being put up for adoption by a hunter because she is gun-shy and afraid to hunt. Learn how she uses her special bonding abilities with people to help her eventually make a transition from the hunting fields to family life. While reading the The Hunt of Her Life, you will travel with Samantha and the author along a trail filled with surprising twists, sudden turns, mystery and even what some call a miracle. And when the journey is finished, you may never look at people and their pets, motherhood - and perhaps even God - in the same way. The Hunt of Her Life is must reading. It will take you on a captivating journey - a trip like no other - that will touch your heart.Available at:
- MySetterSam page at Createspace.com, the book's publisher. Createspace.com is a division of Amazon.com.Also find it on: Amazon.comLike it on: Facebook/thehuntofherlifeJoin us on: Goodreads.comCLICK HERE FOR A FREE LOOK INSIDE THE BOOK----------------------------------------------------------------------Story continues here"Many people don�t realize how curious cats and dogs can be around an open window,� Dr. Klein, supervising veterinarian at Chicago Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center, states in a media release. �Pets don�t have the same sense of danger that people have and are easily enticed by things they see outside. The results can be catastrophic.�Dr. Louise Murray, vice president of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals�s Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital in New York, says high-rise syndrome is easily prevented by simply installing a high-quality, sturdy screen. �It is important for pet owners to realize that high-rise syndrome is 100 percent preventable," Dr. Murray states in a media release." The cost of a screen is far less than the thousands of dollars in emergency veterinary care, not to mention your pet�s pain and suffering, that could result from an easily avoidable high-rise accident.�Small dogs and cats can slip through childproof window guards, so pet owners need to take special precautions and install snug protective screens, Dr. Louise Murray said.Cats can be especially susceptible to high-rise syndrome, because they have little fear of heights and enjoy perching in high places, Dr. Murray said. �Cats who never leave their residence may not realize how high up they are. And if they are distracted by what�s going on outside, they can jump out of the window, or lose their balance and fall."Chicago Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center offers these tips to protect pets from high-rise syndrome:
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The most remarkable niacin side effect is flushing which is a condition of dilation of blood vessels that results in 'niacin flushing'. Occasionally, flushing is coupled with rashes and itching. However, these are normal niacin side effects and generally last about 20-30 minutes. Fortunately, there are non-flushing niacin formulations available to minimize or eliminate flushing.
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Everyday Minerals, Light Mini Starter Kit, 5 Piece Kit (Discontinued Item)
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Fair share fee draws comment
NEW ULM – During a work session Thursday, the District 88 Board of Education heard an overview of a fair share fee system for extra-curricular activities, and an update on the six-period day at the high school. It also heard a report on what the community would like to see in a new superintendent.
Fair Share Fee
Activities Director Chad Eischens updated the board about the fair share fee system, implemented for the first time this year.
The system concerns schools whose students participate in sports hosted by District 88 via co-operative agreements.
The "major players," to quote Eischens, in such agreements, are New Ulm Area Catholic Schools, Minnesota Valley Lutheran School, Sleepy Eye Public and Sleepy Eye St. Mary's.
Traditionally, the fees paid by participants in activities have not covered the cost, and the district has subsidized the difference.
This year, the district is subsidizing the difference only for students in District 88 public schools. It is billing the other co-op schools the full per-participant cost. It is up to the co-op school how to pay (by billing participants, by subsidizing the difference, or any other way).
Eischens also explained the mechanics of the billing. The co-op schools receive three invoices, he said. The first invoice is for same per-student amount that would be collected from District 88 students. The second is for the excess cost over that. The third is a "clean-up" billing.
To put things in perspective, Eischens reported that if this system had been implemented last year, the co-op school bill would have totaled $20,049. If the co-op participants paid the same as District 88 students, the bill would total $8,820. These numbers were for 40 participants from co-op schools, in seven sports.
(Last year's numbers were used because this year's are not final.)
Eischens said it was premature to look at any impact of the new fee structure on participation numbers. Numbers went "down just slightly" but, then, fees went up, and variation is in any case not uncommon. "I wouldn't read too much into that," said Eischens.
In connection with this issue, administrators shared with the board a letter from New Ulm Area Catholic Schools, urging the board to rescind the system.
Among other things, the letter cited tradition, nearly $1,000 in costs for some families, and the recent passage of a local levy referendum.
The letter says, in part:
"The recent passage of a referendum will provide District 88 with more than $1 million a year, plus inflation dollars, for the next ten years. Taxpayers who live within the boundaries of District 88 will be taxed to provide these referendum dollars. Since all District 88 residents will be paying higher taxes, we are asking that beginning with the 2013-14 school year, the fair share fees being paid this school year be dropped."
Six-period day
High-school Principal Mark Bergmann, with occasional support from colleague Steve Weber, provided an update on the six-period day at the High School instituted this year.
While originally conceived for financial reasons, the six-period day has been a vehicle for other change, noted Bergmann.
It has provided longer lesson time in core subjects, which helps teachers better address increasingly more extensive state academic standards.
It has allowed for transforming study hall into a more focused, 26-minute resource time (scheduled as part of the mid-day period that also includes lunch). The resource time zeroes in on specific student needs, especially in light of meeting state standards.
It is too early to assess the overall impact of the change, noted Bergmann. But one early positive is a drop in the percent of students failing courses. On the flip side, with the early focus being on students needing extra help or remediation, not enough has yet been done to meet the needs of advanced students.
Several parents and a staff member addressed the meeting after Bergmann's presentation, stressing issues they have observed with the new schedule.
Objections focused on the limitation of choice. In the traditional seventh-period schedule, students who were not in study hall were able to take an elective, an option that has gone away, said parents.
Some pointed out negatives to the music program. Some students are now forced to choose between band and choir, to the detriment of both. Choir switches between seventh and eight-grade on a semester basis, which will eventually erode the program, said a music teacher.
Speakers also said that while advanced students have a chance to take an online course (and work on it during resource time), the cost is often prohibitive at this stage, and is shouldered by parents, which goes counter to the principles of public education.
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Consultant Butch Hanson from the South Central Service Co-operative, who along with colleague Ed Waltman is facilitating the search for a new superintendent, shared the outcome of polling the community about what they'd like to see in a new hire.
Superintendent Harold Remme is retiring at the end of this school year.
Hanson listed characteristics, gleaned after polling administrators, teachers, business leaders, parents and others, and explained that these characteristics are a guideline to help rank candidates using a scoring rubric. Some candidates will be strong on some characteristics and weaker on others; this does not mean a candidate would be eliminated from consideration.
About 10-12 candidates have applied for the job so far, and at least so many more are likely to apply, with the posting open until March 1, if past experience is an indicator, noted Hanson.
The first round of interviews, with about six semi-finalists, will take place March 18.


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JJ Luna's personal privacy blog. In 1959 he moved to Spain's Canary Islands to begin a then-illegal educational work that included secret meetings in remote mountain forests. Although pursued by General Franco's Secret Police, he maintained his privacy via a false identity and was never caught. When the Spanish dictator moderated Spain's harsh laws in 1970, Luna was free to come in from the cold. However, he remains in the shadows to this day. He is currently an international privacy consultant.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Smartphone dangers, dumbphones, pagers
On July 17, 2012, the new edition of How to be Invisible was released, which included a chapter on SMARTPHONES, DUMBPHONES, PAGERS. Seven days later, a video of German Green politician Malte Spitz giving a talk at TED about smartphone dangers went viral in Europe.
Spitz had gone to court to obtain the information that his cell phone operator, Deutsche Telekom, had gathered (and kept) about his activity. The results astonished him. Over the course of six months, they had tracked his geographical location and what he was doing with his phone more than 35,000 times.
"Seen individually," says an editor from Die Zeit,"the pieces of data are mostly inconsequential and harmless. But taken together, they provide what investigators call a profile–a clear picture of a person's habits and preferences, and indeed, of his or her life."
Inexplicably, Spitz failed to suggest a solution. The solution is to dump the smartphone and get a pager and a dumbphone—which you seldom turn on. Either that, or get a John's Phone or a Zfone.
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I knew there was more than meets the eye with my phone, I thought after reading your post and looking into these alternatives you provided that your claim might have been a little harsh, until I watched the video clip and wow, I am extremely happy I did.ReplyDelete
Thank you, Mark.
- AnonymousOctober 3, 2012 at 5:04 PM
Or don't get a cell phone at all. Sadly, payphones are a rarity now days, and if you even find one, chances are they have been vandalized. Thanks for the heads up, "JJ"! :)ReplyDelete
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Rhodiola rosea
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Rhodiola rosea (Golden Root, Roseroot, Aaron's Rod) is a plant in the Crassulaceae family that grows in cold regions of the world. These include much of the Arctic, the mountains of Central Asia, the Rocky Mountains, and mountainous parts of Europe, such as the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathian Mountains, Scandinavia, Iceland, Great Britain and Ireland. The perennial plant grows in areas up to 2280 meters elevation. Several shoots grow from the same thick root. Shoots reaches 5 to 35 cm in height. Rhodiola rosea is dioecious – having separate female and male plants.
Rhodiola rosea may be effective for improving mood and alleviating depression. Pilot studies on human subjects[2][3][4] showed that it improves physical and mental performance, and may reduce fatigue.
Rhodiola rosea's effects are potentially mediated by changes in serotonin and dopamine levels due to monoamine oxidase inhibition and its influence on opioid peptides such as beta-endorphin,[5] although these specific neurochemical mechanisms have not been clearly documented with scientific studies.
Rhodiola is included among a class of plant derivatives called adaptogens which differ from chemical stimulants, such as nicotine, and do not have the same physiological effects.
In Russia and Scandinavia, Rhodiola rosea has been used for centuries to cope with the cold Siberian climate and stressful life.[citation needed] Such effects were provided with evidence in laboratory models of stress using the nematode C. elegans,[6] and in rats in which Rhodiola effectively prevented stress-induced changes in appetite, physical activity, weight gain and the estrus cycle.[7]
Rhodiola has been used in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is called hóng jǐng tiān (红景天).
Phytochemicals and potential health effects
The dried rhizomes contained essential oil with the main chemical classes: monoterpene hydrocarbons, monoterpene alcohols and straight chain aliphatic alcohols were the most abundant volatiles detected in the essential oil, and a total of 86 compounds were identified (Rohloff, 2002). Geraniol was identified as the most important rose-like odor compound besides geranyl formate, geranyl acetate, benzyl alcohol and phenylethyl alcohol. Its oxygenated metabolite Rosiridol is an aglycon of Rosiridin (Kurkin et al., 1985a; Kurkin and Zapesochnaya, 1986b) - one of the most active constituents of Rhodiola in bioassay guided fractionation of Rhodiolathe extract.[8] Rosiridin was found to inhibit monoamine oxidases A and B in vitro implying its potential beneficial effect in depression and senile dementia.[8] More than 50 polar compounds were isolated from the water alcoholic extracts, they are: monoterpene alcohols and their glycosides, cyanogenic glycosides, phenylethanoids and phenylpropanoids, flavonoids, aryl glycosides, proanthocyanidins and other gallic acid derivatives. (Zapeschnaya, and Kurkin, 1983, 1983; Kurkin et al., 1985a; Kurkin, and Zapesochnaya, 1986a,b; Ganzera et al., 2001; Tolonen et al.,2003; Saratikov and Krasnov, 2004; Akgul et al., 2004; Ma et al.2006, Yousef et al., 2006, Ali et al.,2008; Avula et al., 2008).
Rhodiola rosea contains a variety of compounds that may contribute to its effects,[9] including the class of rosavins which include rosavin, rosarin, and rosin. Several studies have suggested that the most active components are likely to be rhodioloside and tyrosol,[10] with other components being inactive when administered alone, but showing synergistic effects when a fixed combination of rhodioloside, rosavin, rosarin and rosin was used.[11]
Although rosavin, rosarin, rosin and salidroside (and sometimes p-tyrosol, rhodioniside, rhodiolin and rosiridin) are among suspected active ingredients of Rhodiola rosea, these compounds are mostly polyphenols for which no physiological effect in humans is proved to prevent or reduce risk of disease.[12]
Although these phytochemicals are typically mentioned as specific to Rhodiola extracts, there are many other constituent phenolic antioxidants, including proanthocyanidins, quercetin, gallic acid, chlorogenic acid and kaempferol.[13][14]
While animal tests have suggested a variety of beneficial effects for Rhodiola rosea extracts[15] there is scientific evidence only for depression as a benefit in humans. A clinical trial showed significant effect for a Rhodiola extract in doses of 340–680 mg per day in male and female patients from 18 to 70 years old with mild to moderate depression.[16]
Rodiola Rosea promotes the release of NO from rat penile corpus cavernosum smooth muscle cell and artery endothelium cell, which was correlated with the effect of Rodiola Rosea to resist senility.[17]
Rhodiola rosea extract SHR-5 exerts an anti-fatigue effect that increases mental performance, particularly the ability to concentrate in healthy subjects (Darbinyan et al., 2000; Spasov et al.,2000b; Shevtsov et al., 2003) and burnout patients with fatigue syndrome (Olsson et al., 2009). Rhodiola significantly reduced symptoms of fatigue and improved attention after four weeks of repeated administration (Olsson et al., 2009).
Olsson, E.M.G., von Schéele, B., Panossian, A.G., 2009. A randomized double-blind placebo controlled parallel group study of SHR-5 extract of Rhodiola rosea roots as treatment for patients with stress related fatigue. Planta medica 75,105-112.
Studies on whether Rhodiola improves physical performance have been inconclusive, with some studies showing some benefit,[18] while others show no significant difference.[19]
Inhibitory activities against HIV-1 protease[20]
Rhodiola rosea extract is mainly used in the form of capsules or a tablet, though tinctures are also available. The capsules and tablets often contain 100 mg of a standardized amount of 3 percent rosavins and 0.8–1 percent salidroside because the naturally occurring ratio of these compounds in Rhodiola rosea root is approximately 3:1. Authentication as well as potency of golden root crude drug materials and standardized extracts thereof are carried out with validated RP-HPLC analyses to verify the content of the marker constituents salidroside, rosarin, rosavin, rosin and rosiridin.[21] However, as with many plant-based remedies, an approved dosage range in relation to the active constituents has officially not been established. In these cases, dosage recommendations of the individual manufacturers should be followed.
A typical dosage is one or two capsules or tablets daily; one in the morning and when taking two, one in the early afternoon. Rhodiola rosea should be taken early in the day because for some it can interfere with sleep. Others can take it in the evening with no effect on sleep patterns. If a user becomes overly activated, jittery or agitated then a smaller dose with very gradual increases may be needed. It is contraindicated in excited states.[citation needed]
The dose may be increased to 200 mg three times a day if needed. A high dose is considered to be daily intakes of 1,000 mg and above.[citation needed]
Rhodiola rosea may be beneficial to increase energy and mental performance for people suffering from Hashimoto's disease.[citation needed]
In a 2007 clinical trial from Armenia, total effective doses were in the range of 340–680 mg per day for people aged 18 to 70. No side effects were demonstrated at these doses in the treatment of mild to moderate depression.[22]
See also
- ^ "Rhodiola rosea - Plants For A Future database report". www.pfaf.org. http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Rhodiola%20rosea. Retrieved 2008-02-23.
- ^ Shevtsov VA, Zholus BI, Shervarly VI, et al. (Mar 2003). "A randomized trial of two different doses of Rhodiola rosea extract versus placebo and control of capacity for mental work". Phytomedicine 10 (2-3): 95–105. doi:10.1078/094471103321659780. PMID 12725561.
- ^ Darbinyan V, Kteyan A, Panossian A, Gabrielian E, Wikman G, Wagner H (Oct 2000). "Rhodiola rosea in stress induced fatigue—a double blind cross-over study of a standardized extract with a repeated low-dose regimen on the mental performance of healthy physicians during night duty". Phytomedicine 7 (5): 365–71. PMID 11081987.
- ^ Ha Z, Zhu Y, Zhang X, et al. (Sep 2002). "[The effect of rhodiola and acetazolamide on the sleep architecture and blood oxygen saturation in men living at high altitude]" (in Chinese). Zhonghua Jie He He Hu Xi Za Zhi 25 (9): 527–30. PMID 12423559.
- ^ Gregory S. Kelly, ND, (2001). "Rhodiola rosea: a possible plant adaptogen.". Alternative Medicine Review 6 (3): 293–302. PMID 11410073.
- ^ Wiegant FA, Surinova S, Ytsma E, Langelaar-Makkinje M, Wikman G, Post JA (Jun 2008). "Plant adaptogens increase lifespan and stress resistance in C. elegans". Biogerontology 10 (1): 27–42. doi:10.1007/s10522-008-9151-9. PMID 18536978.
- ^ Mattioli L, Funari C, Perfumi M (May 2008). "Effects of Rhodiola rosea L. extract on behavioural and physiological alterations induced by chronic mild stress in female rats". Journal of Psychopharmacology (Oxford) 23 (2): 130–42. doi:10.1177/0269881108089872. PMID 18515456.
- ^ a b van Diermen, 2009 Monoamine oxidase inhibition by Rhodiola rosea L. roots.
- ^ Kucinskaite A, Briedis V, Savickas A (2004). "[Experimental analysis of therapeutic properties of Rhodiola rosea L. and its possible application in medicine"] (in Lithuanian). Medicina (Kaunas) 40 (7): 614–9. PMID 15252224. http://medicina.kmu.lt/0407/0407-02l.pdf.
- ^ Mao Y, Li Y, Yao N (Nov 2007). "Simultaneous determination of salidroside and tyrosol in extracts of Rhodiola L. by microwave assisted extraction and high-performance liquid chromatography". J Pharm Biomed Anal 45 (3): 510–5. doi:10.1016/j.jpba.2007.05.031. PMID 17628386.
- ^ Panossian A, Nikoyan N, Ohanyan N, et al. (Jan 2008). "Comparative study of Rhodiola preparations on behavioral despair of rats". Phytomedicine 15 (1-2): 84–91. doi:10.1016/j.phymed.2007.10.003. PMID 18054474.
- ^ Boudet AM (2007). "Evolution and current status of research in phenolic compounds". Phytochemistry 68 (22-24): 2722–35. doi:10.1016/j.phytochem.2007.06.012. PMID 17643453.
- ^ Yousef GG, Grace MH, Cheng DM, Belolipov IV, Raskin I, Lila MA (Nov 2006). "Comparative phytochemical characterization of three Rhodiola species". Phytochemistry 67 (21): 2380–91. doi:10.1016/j.phytochem.2006.07.026. PMID 16956631.
- ^ Liu Q, Liu ZL, Tian X (Feb 2008). "[Phenolic components from Rhodiola dumulosa]" (in Chinese). Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi 33 (4): 411–3. PMID 18533499.
- ^ Perfumi M, Mattioli L (Jan 2007). "Adaptogenic and central nervous system effects of single doses of 3% rosavin and 1% salidroside Rhodiola rosea L. extract in mice". Phytother Res 21 (1): 37–43. doi:10.1002/ptr.2013. PMID 17072830.
- ^ Darbinyan V, Aslanyan G, Amroyan E, Gabrielyan E, Malmström C, Panossian A (2007). "Clinical trial of Rhodiola rosea L. extract in the treatment of mild to moderate depression". Nord J Psychiatry 61 (5): 343–8. doi:10.1080/08039480701643290. PMID 17990195.
- ^ Effect of Rodiola on level of NO and NOS in cultured rats penile corpus cavernosum smooth muscle cell and artery endothelium cell Kong X., Shi F., Chen Y., Lu H., Yao M., Hu M. Chinese Journal of Andrology 2007 21:10 (6-11)
- ^ De Bock K, Eijnde BO, Ramaekers M, Hespel P (Jun 2004). "Acute Rhodiola rosea intake can improve endurance exercise performance". Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab 14 (3): 298–307. PMID 15256690.
- ^ Walker TB, Altobelli SA, Caprihan A, Robergs RA (Aug 2007). "Failure of Rhodiola rosea to alter skeletal muscle phosphate kinetics in trained men". Metab Clin Exp. 56 (8): 1111–7. doi:10.1016/j.metabol.2007.04.004. PMID 17618958.
- ^ Screening of Korean plants against human immunodeficiency virus type 1 protease Min B.S., Bae K.H., Kim Y.H., Miyashiro H., Hattori M., Shimotohno K. Phytotherapy Research 1999 13:8 (680-682)
- ^ Ganzera M, Yayla Y, Khan IA. (2001). "Analysis of the marker compounds of Rhodiola rosea L. (golden root) by reversed phase high performance liquid chromatography". Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 49(4): 465-7. PMID: 11310675
- ^ Darbinyan, V.; Aslanyan, G.; Amroyan, E.; Gabrielyan, E.; Malmstroumlm, C.; Panossian, A. Clinical trial of Rhodiola rosea L. extract SHR-5 in the treatment of mild to moderate depression Nordic Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 61, Issue 5 2007 , pages 343–348 ; accessed Dec 2008
Panossian, A., Wikman, G. 2010. Rosenroot (Roseroot): Traditional Use, Chemical Composition, Pharmacology, and Clinical Efficacy. Phytomedicine 17(5-6): 481-493. DOI 10.1016/j.phymed.2010.02.002


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Capitol Trails - Page 2
Trail Phenoms
On D.C.'s trails, you might catch glimpses of East Coast trail-running phenoms, like Michael Wardian (three-time USATF Ultra Runner of the Year), Matt Woods (winner of Mad City 100K), Keith Knipling (11-time Massanutten Mountain 100 finisher), Aaron Schwartzbard (third place at Massanutten Mountain 100), Justine Morrison (first at Promise Land, Terrapin Mountain and Holiday Lake 50Ks in 2010) and Martha Nelson (VHTRC women's half-marathon course-record holder). In fact, these runners, and hundreds more, are linked not just by the common love of trail running, or post-run pizza, but also through the Virginia Happy Trails Running Club, or VHTRC. If you haven't heard of the VHTRC, odds are you've heard of one of the club's premier trail races.
Even deeper within the annals of VHTRC breathes a more loosely organized, though tightly bound, assembly of trail addicts known as the Woodley Ultra Society, or WUS. This posse includes the aforementioned runners and many others who regularly show up at trail races and deliver respectable finishes. WUS is a noun, though it is also commonly used as a verb ... as in, trail runners congregate at Kerry Owens' Woodley abode on Tuesday nights and WUS in Rock Creek Park. Keith Knipling's wife, Tracey, has another name for this motley crew: The Flashlight People.
Matt Woods likes to WUS. Running D.C. trails helped him deliver a first-place finish at the Washington D.C. North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile trail race last June, followed up by a 15th-place finish at the San Francisco 50 Mile Championship race in December. In between, Woods finished 12th at the 100K World Championships in Gibraltar, Spain, in November, helping Team USA bring home team silver. "I can have higher mileage and quality workouts when I include trails in my training mix," says Woods. "I'm a trail fiend before anything else."
And while the city trails provide a proven training ground, for the weekend warrior, the Blue Ridge, Massanutten and Allegheny mountains of Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania are less than two hours' driving from the heart of downtown, and offer a lifetime's worth of trail runs.
Top VHTRC Races
Bull Run Run 50 Mile, April 9, 2011, Bull Run Trail, Northern Virginia. Spring time and Virginia's graphic blooming Bluebells signal the return of Bull Run Run, held on Civil War battlefield parkland. Enjoy the spring color and rolling woodland singletrack while you can, because a competitive field takes it out fast. Registration opens January 24. www.vhtrc.org
Massanutten Mountain Trail 100, May 14-15, 2011, George Washington National Forest, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. They say "Massanutten ROCKS" and if you ever step foot on these technical trails you will know why. 100 miles and 18,000 feet of climbing, while dancing over rocks, feels more like 150 miles. The course follows a portion of Massanutten Mountain ridgeline in a giant loop, in part circling the rural farmland of Fort Valley. Expect steep climbs and gnarly descents. Karl Meltzer calls Massanutten a "fun ride." Enjoy Shenandoah Valley and River vistas, wildflowers and spunky aid stations. Lottery registration opened December 1. www.vhtrc.org
Potomac Heritage 50K, first weekend in November. Under fall colors, this race blends single- and doubletrack city park trails, the C&O canal towpath and the hilly and technical Potomac Heritage Trail in Washington D.C. and Virginia. The out-and-back course offers a laid-back option for runners not chasing marathon pavement in early November. The hills (and wet shoes) begin after crossing the Potomac River for the first time. Catch more glimpses of Georgetown, National Monuments and the Potomac River. The best part is the party at Kerry Owens' house afterwards. Bring a change of clothes, and be sure to meet Gary Knipling. Registration is free, opens whenever Kerry gets around to it and fills quickly. www.vhtrc.org
Women's Trail Half Marathon, second weekend in September, Bull Run Park, Northern Virginia. VHTRC authority had the best intentions when they took the most notorious section of the Bull Run Run 50 trail, the famous "Do Loop," and presented it to women in the form of a trail half marathon. Hard-packed, woodland-carving rolling singletrack trails make for speedy finish times. Look out guys; these gals are fast! Registration opens in July. www.vhtrc.org
Best City Trails
Rock Creek Park. Single- and doubletrack trails go for miles in this 2000-acre, inner-city gem. The roads close on weekends and holidays from dusk to dawn and are a great place for family and outdoor activities of all sorts.
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. Connects various trails and historic sites in Washington D.C. and the surrounding states. The trail includes—are you ready for this?—830 miles of existing and planned connecting trail segments. The widely accessible trial network incorporates historical points of interest and the Potomac River.


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Skip to comments.Four injured in fire at State Department
Posted on 11/24/2012 7:00:58 PM PST by Army Air Corps
A fire broke out during routine maintenance at the U.S. State Department on Saturday, injuring four maintenance workers, officials said.
The fire began inside ductwork on the building's eighth floor at about 11 a.m. (1600 GMT) as workers were replacing insulation, State Department and fire officials said.
Workers doused the fire with hand-held extinguishers before fire department personnel arrived, District of Columbia Battalion Chief Edward Mills said.
Mills, who was one of the first responders to the scene, told Reuters TV the cause of the fire remained under investigation but did not immediately appear suspicious.
(Excerpt) Read more at news.yahoo.com ...
Well, at least it wasn't a nuclear submarine this time. Those puppies are expensive.
An excuse for "can't find that file..."
Oops! Hillary couldn't find her paper shredder.
Watch out!
There are easier ways to make a file disappear. Now, there is another possible scenario.
FYI ping.
Overheated shreder.
Now we know what they did with the Benghazi records/documents
Good thing the Fire Dep't wasn't told to "stand down"
Well, there wasn't an ambassador in the building. On the other hand, DC is about as safe as Benghazi.
Just a little bump in the road. No worries. All the important people are celebrating Thanksgiving.
Classified messagesa from Benghazi were probably destroyed or damaged....visual evidence was probably lost too.....what terrible luck.....darn it!
I wonder whose office is on the 8th floor.
"State Department personnel were evacuated to a nearby facility"
"The fire was quickly extinguished and the main building has been reopened for normal weekend operations,"
Good question.
Check out the 9th Floor
Bureau of Diplomatic Security - US Department of State
www.state.gov/m/ds/career www.state.gov/careers. Or contact us directly at 571.345.3783. U.S. Department of State. 9th Floor, SA20. 2201 C Street, NW ...
All that paper trail did was leave paper?
I think not.
People watched. People heard those maydays. People spoke. Someone said, "Stand down."
There are witnesses to history. Lots of them. This isn't really one of those 'the office of so 'n so' edited....' LOTS of people know the actual facts.
Some of our boys sat on tarmacs, suited up and ready to roll. Waiting. In full gear.
Moreover, the paper trail (electronic and physical) goes beyond the Department of State.
The offices of the secretary and all of the under secretaries are on that floor as are the diplomatic reception rooms. That said, it's a large building and the fire could have been on one of the other corridors far away from there.
Frankly, I'm not surprised. That building is aging and not doing it very well.
The boss told them to get rid of the evidence.
Following recent protocol policies, dispatcher instructed maintenance workers to stand down. First responders not authorized to enter the bldg due to lack of information. Could only respond with forces already in the area.
Rogue maintenance workers were very fortunate they weren't killed for disobedience to stand down directives given three times.
"Moreover, the paper trail (electronic and physical) goes beyond the Department of State."
A foreign government (read ChiComs, NK, Iran, Russia or Egypt) with copies of that paper trail and electronic files of the maydays and videos—especially the 'one that people cannot find' of Stevens and what really heinous chit was done to him/his body—would be a perfect thing to blackmail 0ba/Jarrett with. You could do ANYTHING.
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Youth basketball starts in January
The Princeton Recreation Department is offering a basketball program for boys and girls in grades 3-9. The program starts Saturday, January 9, and will run for 10 weeks. It is co-educational and stresses instruction and basic basketball skills.
The third and fourth grade program will run from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., the fifth and sixth grade program will run from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and the seventh, eighth and ninth grade program will run from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Thomas Prince School.
There will also be travel teams in the Wachusett League at the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade levels.
Fee schedule is $45 per child, $30 for each additional family member with a $120 maximum fee per family for the Recreation programs; $50 for travel teams only, $70 for travel and Recreation.
Make checks payable to the Town of Princeton and mail to Kevin Heman, 62 Calamint Hill Road North, Princeton, MA 01541.