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In recent years, much energy has been put into genetic research both through the individual efforts of interested scientists and through the collaboration of international teams in the Human Genome Project. Through this work, we have learned a great deal about how genes function and how they can cause certain problems. We now know how to look for mutations (changes in the gene) that can lead to specific disorders. Genetic testing is possible for some conditions because we can recognize the difference between a normal gene and a disease gene.
Genetic testing presents us with both opportunity and concern. There is opportunity for diagnoses and definitive information and, indeed, a hope that cures may ultimately be possible. On the other hand, we have seen that genetic information can have far-reaching effects on individuals being tested and on their families—emotionally, socially, ethically.
Genes are specific pieces of information that tell our bodies how to grow, function, and develop. It is estimated that each person has between 50,000-100,000 genes. These genes, which are contained on our 23 pairs of chromosomes, make up our genetic blueprint. Each gene codes for a particular set of instructions, and a gene's function is determined by its unique DNA code. DNA consists of four basic building blocks called bases that are linked in a specific order. When a change occurs in the ordering or number of bases, a gene may not function properly. A gene change which can cause a disease is called a mutation.
Genes come in pairs, with one copy inherited from each parent. A condition is called dominantly inherited when only one copy of a disease gene is needed to lead to symptoms of that disease. One example of dominant inheritance is Huntington's Disease (HD). The HD gene can be passed from one generation to the next and a person who has the HD gene has a 50% chance of passing that gene on to each of his or her children. A person affected by a recessively inherited condition inherits a particular disease gene from each parent. One example is cystic fibrosis in which both parents, by chance, have passed on a CF gene.
Some diseases do not follow simple patterns of inheritance. Many factors influence how a gene works or who will get a disease and when. Mutations in several different genes can lead to the same disease, as we see in some forms of Alzheimer's disease. Genes that increase one's risk of getting a certain disease are called susceptibility genes.
Genetic testing involves analyzing a person's DNA. Usually a blood sample is taken, and a molecular genetics lab performs special tests to look for mutations in a gene that lead to disease. Genetic testing is available for only a fraction of the many genetic conditions in existence. There is no test that analyzes a person's DNA and gives him or her a clean bill of health.
Genetic testing can be done to confirm or rule out a certain diagnosis. Testing might interest a person who knows or suspects that he/she is at risk for a genetic disease for which treatment options or preventative measures are available. Also, couples considering having children may wish to know the risk of passing on an inherited disorder (e.g., Huntington's disease) to offspring.
Some of the more common genetic diseases for which genetic tests are available include sickle cell disease, myotonic dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, Duchenne's muscular dystrophy, and Fragile X syndrome.
There are also tests available for some inherited adult-onset disorders, including those described below:
At this time, routine predictive testing of Alzheimer's disease genes is not recommended. The APOE4 gene is only a risk factor and it cannot provide definitive information. Since there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, the benefit of learning about a possible predisposition to the disease is questionable.
ALS is inherited in aproximately 10% of cases in an autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive manner. Familial ALS (FALS) has been studied closely to determine that in some families, a mutation in a gene called SOD1 (on chromosome 21) is likely the cause. The vast majority of ALS cases are sporadic with no clear cause. The hope now is that the discovery of a gene causing a disease in certain families may give scientists the lead they have been searching for to reach a cure.
A person with symptoms of Huntington's disease may have a genetic test to confirm that he/she has HD. People at risk for HD (meaning that one of their parents has HD) may consider presymptomatic testing to learn if they carry the HD gene and therefore will ultimately develop HD symptoms.
After many years of intense research, the HD gene was identified in 1993. It was discovered that a three base pair section of the DNA of the HD gene is repeated many times in individuals who have HD. The normal functional gene does not have this enlargement. Current testing analyzes the HD gene to look for the presence or absence of this enlargement (or expanded repeat). At this time, the function of the HD gene and how it causes HD is not known.
Although there are no cures for these adult-onset disorders, genetic testing for actual gene mutations can provide an accurate diagnosis or rule out a specific condition. Having a clear diagnosis can allow a person and his/her family to anticipate disease progression and make informed decisions about the future. In some cases, treatment options may be available to slow the progression of symptoms.
Persons at risk (e.g., a person with a parent with Huntington's disease) might feel uncertain about their own future and that of their children. A negative test (indicating that a person does not have the gene) can give a tremendous sense of relief. A positive test result can relieve uncertainty and let the person plan for the future.
There are not tests available for every adult-onset disorder. One important limitation for gene testing is that diagnostic information often is not matched by effective treatment strategies or therapies.
Since most genetic tests involve only a blood sample, there is no significant physical risk. Any potential risks have more to do with the way the results of the test might change a person's life.
There can be a major psychological impact on people considering and undergoing genetic testing. The knowledge that one does or does not carry a disease gene can provoke many emotions. Many people with a family history of certain diseases have already seen relatives become affected by the disorder. The news that they have the disease gene can lead to depression or anger. These emotions can impact the person and reverberate throughout the family. A person who finds he/she does not carry a disease gene may feel guilty.
There is also concern about confidentiality. People have expressed concern that testing information could someday be used against them.
As knowledge about the genetic basis of common disorders grows, so does the potential for discrimination in obtaining health or life insurance. People also have concerns about discrimination in employment.
At the state and federal levels, legislation is being pursued to help ensure that genetic information is not used against people. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides employment anti-discrimination protection for people with disabilities and neurological disorders. In addition, as an example of state law, the State of California prohibits insurers, to varying degrees, from requiring or requesting genetic tests or their results, from denying coverage on the basis of genetic tests, and from using tests to determine rates and benefits. California law has provisions to protect the privacy of genetic information. However, in this time of flux and changing health care systems, it is not clear to what extent consumers are protected. People considering genetic testing need to consider potential risks for discrimination.
Your primary care physician may be able to make a referral to a specialist such as a neurologist and genetic counselor as appropriate. The National Society of Genetic Counselors may also be a helpful source of referrals. A trained professional can help evaluate family history, document diagnosis and discuss whether testing options are available. In addition, in California there is a Genetically Handicapped Persons Program (see Resources section of this fact sheet).
Genetic counselors are specially trained health professionals who help families learn about and cope with genetic conditions. If a person is considering testing, a genetic counselor would discuss risks, benefits, and limitations and provide balanced information for the individual to make an informed decision about whether to proceed with testing. There are many issues to consider including psychological impact, family issues, and privacy. Genetic counseling can be helpful in addressing these issues. Genetic counselors support families and individuals in making decisions about genetic testing and in adjusting to test results.
The decision about whether to have testing is a very personal one. It should also be voluntary; people should have the test only if they want the information and should not be pressured into testing by relatives or health care providers.
Because the issues are so complex and the consequences so profound, the decision to have a genetic test deserves careful preparation and thought.
As a final note, it is also important to understand that the available information is changing rapidly as genetic research continues. It is likely that more information and genetic tests will be available in the future. Please use the Resource listings below to help stay informed and up to date.
Family Caregiver Alliance
785 Market Street, Suite 750
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 434-3388
(800) 445-8106
Web Site: caregiver.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) seeks to improve the quality of life for caregivers through education, services, research and advocacy.
Through its National Center on Caregiving, FCA offers information on current social, public policy and caregiving issues and provides assistance in the development of public and private programs for caregivers.
For residents of the greater San Francisco Bay Area, FCA provides direct family support services for caregivers of those with Alzheimer's disease, stroke, head injury, Parkinson's and other debilitating disorders that strike adults.
Huntington's Disease Society of America
140 West 22nd St., 6th Flr.
New York, NY 10011-2420
(212) 242-1968
HDSA maintains a list of genetic testing centers across the U.S.
Genetically Handicapped Persons Program
State of California Department of Health Services
714 P St., Rm. 300
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 654-0503
(800) 639-0957
Alliance of Genetic Support Groups
35 Wisconsin Circle, Suite 440
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(800) 336-4363
(301) 652-5553
National Alliance for Rare Disorders
P.O. Box 8923
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(800) 999-6673
(203) 746-6518
National Society of Genetic Counselors
233 Canterbury Dr.
Wallingford, PA 19086-6617
(610) 872-7608
Human Genome Management Information System
Oak Ridge National Lab
1060 Commerce Park MS 6480
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(423) 576-6669
Publishes a Primer on Molecular Genetics.
Prepared by Ann Bourguignon, M.S., Genetic Counselor, Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, California, for Family Caregiver Alliance and California's Caregiver Resource Centers, a statewide system of resource centers serving families and caregivers of brain-impaired adults. Funded by the California Department of Mental Health. Printed October 1997. ©All rights reserved.


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In Defense Of A Pastor's Views
To The Reader's Forum:
A recent letter not only labels Jeff Short's religion as "hate," but misunderstands and attacks Christianity itself. Jesus and the New Testament authors were consistent and clear about what is moral sexual behavior (Matthew 19:1-12, Romans 1:21-32, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 1 Timothy 1:10, 2 Peter 2:6-10, Jude 7, Mark 7:21-23, Ephesians 4:17-24 etc).
But such attacks aren't surprising in our rebellious generation. As one evangelist said, "The reason some people don't like the Bible is because it knows all about them."
Christians are still obligated by the command of Jesus Himself to preach the Gospel. At least we are no longer being fed to lions and tigers in the arena. But no matter how unpopular the moral demands of the New Testament message become, we will not turn back from the Lord's command.
Some think that love means ignoring sin. But that would be as un-loving as doctors ignoring cancer.
America was founded on religious freedom, and our laws and institutions were based on Judeo-Christian philosophy and law. We are free to proclaim our beliefs.
The letter also implied Jeff doesn't know any gay people. I cannot speak for him, but I've known a number of gays, and I also know two ex-gays. Talk about hate – the persecution directed at ex-gays by gay activists is appalling.
The Boy Scouts need not change their stance on what is morally acceptable and beneficial. Jeff made very logical, valid points regarding the rights of the BSA as a private organization. And intense, nasty pressure is often being put on them.
Pastors were once respected by unbelievers, but this often isn't the case anymore. The writer even mockingly put the word pastor in quotation marks when referring to Pastor Jeff.
Only the Gospel provides true liberation to people. Jesus died on the cross for not only my sins of pride, lying, lust, etc but also for murder, rape, prostitution, homosexuality, adultery, and the rest.
Sadly, I know of no group in 2,000 years of Christian history that has responded to the Gospel with the bitterness that the homosexual movement and their supporters do today. We see no widespread protest and attacks from adulterers, addicts, thieves, prostitutes, or occultists due to what the Gospel says to them.
There are likely one hundred Christian ministers in our area who believe the same thing Jeff does. Yet few dare to speak up in a public forum like this, though we are witnessing the moral and spiritual collapse of our society.
Dr. Randall S. Braley,

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This woman certainly strikes the pose with this hair style. Her hair is straight and comes down nicely way past her shoulders and down the front.Her hair is cut into long layers and the fringe is razor cut which gives her eyes a very sultry look.She has incredible highlights of medium blonde mixed with medium brown.
Errol Douglas London Collection Hair: Errol Douglas using Matrix Photography: Andrew O'Toole Make-up: Alesa Styling: Rachel Bakewell


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e0y2e3 wrote:No, the correct answer is pointing out the things they blew, like trading two cy young winners and almost a decades worth of drafts instead of screaming up and down like an idiot about the one thing they have done decently in the very recent past.
Like I said. Those things have been discussed to the point they are no longer worth discussing.
Now we can discuss their newest disasters. Which include a series of drafts that have produced minimal successes at the big league level and have nothing within 2 years ML that there is any reason to be excited about. Maybe they shouldn't be successful at the ML level yet (especially since nobody has any 25 year olds on their big league rosters), but there should be something higher than Lake Freaking County with a ceiling of MLB All Star from the draft.
2018 or bust.


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Welcome to our blog! Sit back, relax & enjoy reading our 'hot off the press' blog posts. We're obsessed with (yup, it's almost a problem :) finding out about the latest trends, cool new places and fun local tips. Whether it's a cute little cafe or a hot new club, you'll read about it here. P.S.: Don't be shy to speak up (this isn't high school!) - we LOVE getting comments.
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Crazy Czech Traditions
I have to admit that there are certain traditions and habits which may appear a bit strange for someone who isn't Czech. We have many holidays and I picked up few interesting. There may be some differences between different parts of Czech, but I will stick with it what I know.
EASTERS, April
Most of the countries have a habit of kids looking for the sweet treat and chocolate. But that is not what's happening in Czech Republic. We do have eggs, but not chocolate one. Kraslice is the Czech name for the hand-painted and decorated Easter eggs that girls create to give to boys on Easter Monday. Boys get the colored egg after the WHIPPING girl over her butt or backside of the leg with willow twigs which are braided and painted with bright color. Usually after this whipping boys get to a have a shot of slivovice (plum brandy).
Traditional cake is a sponge cake in a shape of a lamb. Red symbolizes joy, health, happiness, and new life.
Source: http://calmyourbeans.com/
THE BURNING OF THE WITCHES, April 30:
On the evening of April 30th Czech people build bonfires and create an effigy of the legendary witch who perpetuated winter. On the villages everyone dress up as a witch that night and there are often even contest of the best masque. The old belief was that witches' powers diminished as the weather warmed. The figures of witches are made of old brooms with painted cloth heads and thrown into a local river or lake to celebrate the end of winter. Many more times the witches are burned in the evening to symbolize the end of a dreary season. Boys will return home with a green twig or evergreen branch to signify the living spring.
Source: http://zeny.tiscali.cz/
Valentines is a pretty new holiday for Czech people. Czech "Valentine" was always first of May. Famous Czech romantic poet called Karel Hynek Mácha wrote a beautiful love poem about the tragic love of two young people witch every kids at school have to read and learn part of it. Each year, on May 1st, couples gather at the Karel Hynek Mácha statue in Petřín Park where you can find many cherry trees are in bloom.
Name day is one of the reason why Czech people getting more gifts than any other nationalities. My friends first even didn't believe this does exist and Hello! It isn't anything weird for us. So what is a name day? It is a great tradition in the Czech Republic as well as in many other European countries. Traditionally, all children are given a name from the name day calendar and this custom continues into modern times. This way, each person in the country has the chance to receive a gift on their own name day each yeaIf you open Czech calendar, you will see that every day of the year is someone's name day. It is a great thing because in one year you have the right to celebrate twice – your birthday and your name day!
DUSICKY, November 2
Like a Valentine, Halloween is a new holiday for as Czechs too. We do celebrate it on a different day and on little bit different purpose. But there are many of parties on the actual Halloween. The holiday called Souls is celebrated on November 2nd. No one is dressing up in costumes and kids don't go from door to door to collect sweet. Sounds weird to you? Yep, I haven't finished yet.
The tradition is that people go to the cemetery to light up the candle and to remember the closest people who passed away.
ST. NICOLAS, December 6
Haha, that my favorite holiday and foreigners totally don't get it. First of all, to clarify, we don't have Santa Claus but we have a small baby Jesus who brings the present on holy night. But we do have St. Nicolas and for some unknown reason he looks like Santa Claus! But he isn't on his own, he always go with the devil and the angel. Three of them are going house by house with his magic book where is written if the kid was behave good or bad during the past year. The child has to sing a song or tell a poem. If you have been a good kid St. Nicolas gives you some chocolates and mandarins, peanuts. But if you have behaved badly you should be aware of the devil and you will be given potatoes and coats. And you have to promise to behave good at the next year.
Source: http://www.zilinsky-kraj.sk
Czechs celebrate Christmas on the Christmas Eve on December 24. This day is the most important day not only for children for everyone. There are few interesting facts. First of all we hang out all day long on the 24th till the evening when we open the presents. No one can leave the dining table during a dinner otherwise he is going to die (according to my mum). If you won't eat all day until the dinner you are supposed to see golden piggy (I don't know why and I have never seen it either). We are having a fish (a carp) for a dinner on the 24th. Usually dad buys the fish two days before the holy night and the family keeps it in the bath tube (that means no one can have a bath, sometimes even shower, for two days). On the Christmas day (24th) the head of the family kills the fish and we make a fish schnitzel from it. It comes with the potatoes salad. There are more traditions connected to the Christmas like throwing the shoes to find out if the girl will get married next year or keeping one scale from the fish under the plate to get more money next year.
THREE KINGS, January 6
January 6th is the Feast of the Three Kings. Guys dress up as a three wise kings who brought gifts to the little Jesus. Kaspar, Balthazar and Melchior they have been named. They blessed the house with a chunk of chalk. This brings blessings on that home and its family for a year. Usually there is a money collection for charity.


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Farm and Garden Show Monday August 27, 1-2 pm
On Monday's Farm and Garden Show host Linda MacElwee will be interviewing Jessa Guisse, a pollinator habitat restoration specialist from the Xerces Society. Xerces is a nonprofit organization that protects wildlife through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitat. They will be discussing, among all things to do with pollinators, Xerces' new book called Attracting Native Pollinators:Protecting North America's Bees and Butterflies.
Here are links that Jessa sent after the show:
www.xerces.org (Xerces homepage)
www.xerces.org/pollinator-conservation/ (everything about pollinators)
http://www.xerces.org/plant-lists/ (pollinator plant lists)
http://www.xerces.org/bumblebees/ (info about Xerces' Bumblebee Citizen Science Projects)
http://www.xerces.org/dragonfly-migration/pondwatch/ (info about Xerces' Dragonfly Citizen Science Project)
www.greatsunflower.org (San Francisco State Bee Count Citizen Science Project)
http://nature.berkeley.edu/urbanbeegardens/ (non-native pollinator plant lists)
the MP3 archive from the show will be forthcoming soon!
Thanks for listening!
p.s. a listener/calller sent me this info in regards to insect zappers;
Zappers are designed to kill mosquitos, horseflies and other biting insects, but it is more likely they kill their natural predators. The UV Light of the Zapper will attract mosquitos to your yard; however mosquitoes are attracted to C02 and H2O of the breathe of humans and animals, making us the target. Zapper's unless they have a CO2 emitter, seldom get the mosquitos to enter the light chamber and get zapped.
When an Insect is "Zapped" they expel a mist of insect parts up to seven feet in the area around the Zapper which can become contaminated by bacteria and viruses http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fly_zapper this is especially dangerous when using near a food preparation area, walking through the area or breathing in the mist.
Beneficial bugs, such as pollinator's moths, bees, beetles, ants, wasp, dragonflies, and mosquito eaters are attracted to the UV light. Some of these insects reduce the number of mosquitos naturally. www.ehow.com.
A Science Daily Article 2007 stated, 71 billion non-target insects are killed each year by Zappers. (I could not find this article again, but here is an article from 1999) http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1999/06/990604080148.htm
When it comes to insect control it is best to invite to our yards their natural predators, other insects, birds, frogs, toads and lizards to name a few, all of which depend on one another as a food source. It is important to get the word out to neighbors to clean standing water weekly for mosquito abatement, clean out rain gutters, fountains and animal troughs.


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On a day when Air Titan, NASCAR's new state-of-the-art drying system, could have served as a savior, it was nowhere in sight
JOLIET, Ill. — When it rains, it pours — particularly when you don't have the best available mop for cleaning up the mess.
NASCAR learned that the hard way Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway, site of the Chase for the Sprint Cup opener that was expected to wash away the lingering taint from a scandal that left NASCAR embroiled in its most high-profile crisis since the death of Dale Earnhardt in the 2001 Daytona 500.
RED FLAG: Chase opener delayed by rain
Instead, it was the Geico 400 that was in jeopardy of being washed away — leaving stock-car racing to twist for another full day in the throes of a controversy that left NBC Nightly News asking if last Saturday's race at Richmond International Raceway had been rigged.
And just like the suspicious events surrounding the Chase cutoff race, there was something fishy here.
NASCAR: Makes slight tweak to its restart procedure
Where was Air Titan, the newfangled drying system that has been proven to remove moisture from tracks as much as 80% faster than the antiquated method of using jet dryers to blow hot air?
Back in Concord, N.C.
On a day that the diesel-powered air-compression contraption could have served as savior by ensuring an official finish at a reasonable hour in one of the sport's biggest races.
CHICAGOLAND: Matt Kenseth stays hot, wins Chase opener
This was the coup de grace of a week in which NASCAR was caught in the untenable position of making a host of unprecedented decisions as it scrambled to restore the credibility and integrity that was tarnished by team orders. Some of its proactive calls — such as banning digital communications with spotters and removing executives from the spotters stand — should be lauded for taking extraordinary steps toward trying to fix a serious problem.
As chairman Brian France and president Mike Helton said, the new objective was to run 100% all the time.
MORE: New rules aim to end teamwork on track
Unfortunately, the policy was implemented on the day of a 100% forecast for rain.
The race was stopped 25 laps — or roughly 15 minutes — short of the halfway point that makes it official. It started one hour and 20 minutes late.
It took two hours to dry the 1.5-mile oval (the race was red-flagged for 5 hours, 10 minutes). Air Titan surely would have cut at least 15 minutes and given NASCAR a chance to declare a winner.
OPENER: First Chase race plays key role on way to title
The worst part? Anyone could have seen this coming. Despite being touted as a miracle-working game-changer since the preseason, Air Titan has become NASCAR's No. 1 political football this season as tracks have blanched at a varying cost that sometimes exceeds $100,000.
The absence of the Air Titan was especially conspicuous considering the smaller version of the system (used for track prep to clean the surface for a race weekend) was on property last Thursday. As of Sunday, NASCAR said Air Titan had been returned to its garage. A person who spoke to USA TODAY Sports on the condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to disclose the information said the track didn't include Air Titan in its budget.
Track president Scott Paddock called Air Titan "an exciting, emerging technology" but also "a work in progress" that the track elected not to use this year.
"It has the potential to be a great advancement for our sport," Paddock told USA TODAY Sports. "I think it could have been an option to have it. I think it's a work in progress. We actually brought in a higher complement of jet dryers. We stuck with the known commodity.
"I would think that the technology will continue to advance, and the R&D process will continue to develop. I'm confident that it will be rolled out en masse next year."
The pricetag for having Air Titan at Chicagoland? Apparently $50,000.
Who has that kind of money lying around in a sport that has announced $8.2 billion in long-term TV contracts over the past year?
No one wants a race decided before its scheduled distance, but if there ever was a Sprint Cup event when a muted finish would have been hailed as a victory, this was it.
NASCAR needed to wipe the past week from its memory banks. A race run cleanly and quickly would have gone a long way toward moving the storyline forward from whether Clint Bowyer intentionally spun his Toyota at Richmond to help teammate Martin Truex Jr., or if Penske Racing and Front Row Motorsports had conspired to cut a deal that ensured Joey Logano made the Chase.
CONTROVERSY: NASCAR expands Chase field, adds Gordon
Any victor would have been a compelling alternative to celebrate as NASCAR opened the 10-race title run that crowns its season.
Instead, the outcome was in doubt for more than five hours after the race was stopped and its resumption had been relegated to ESPN2. Matt Kenseth's win a few minutes after midnight ET — nearly 10 hours after the scheduled green flag — capped a race full of plot twists involving title contenders, but it likely will be forgotten amid Sunday's NFL drama.
As NASCAR signs its 2014 sanctioning agreements, it must make Air Titan a mandatory facet of hosting a Sprint Cup race just like SAFER barriers and care centers.
Just another lesson from NASCAR's longest week amid lots of storm clouds.
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U.S. Women Coast by Costa Rica at Pan Am Cup
Bill Kauffman
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 21, 2010) – The U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team needed just 53 minutes to defeat Costa Rica 25-11, 25-10, 25-2 Monday evening on the fourth day of pool competition at the IX Women's Pan American Cup being held in Tijuana and Rosarita, Mexico.
Team USA improves to 4-0 during the Pan American Cup Pool B competition, while Costa Rica fell to 0-4. The U.S., the only undefeated team left in Pool B, concludes pool play on Tuesday against host Mexico at 7 p.m. PT in Tijuana.
Leading 4-3 early in the first set, the U.S. launched a 15-4 scoring run as it eased to a 25-11 victory to start the match. Team USA bolted to a 6-1 advantage in the second set and did not allow Costa Rica to score on its own serve in winning 25-10. The Americans left no doubt in the third set as it went up 14-0 before yielding a point and used just three servers the entire set to win 25-2.
"We knew that Costa Rica didn't have their complete team, because they have a few more weapons," U.S. Women's National Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand) said. "But despite the circumstances, they played hard and as best as they could with all their heart. We are happy to win this one."
The Pan American Cup is a qualifying event into the 2011 FIVB World Grand Prix. The top three teams from NORCECA during the Pan American Cup earn berths into the 2011 FIVB World Grand Prix, while the top side from South America also earns a berth.
Ogonna Nnamani (Bloomington, Ill.) chalked up a match-high 19 points with 13 kills on 17 errorless attacks for a .765 hitting efficiency. She added five blocks and an ace in the victory. Foluke Akinradewo (Plantation, Fla.) hit .636 for the night with seven kills on 11 errorless attacks to go with five blocks and an ace for 13 points. Jordan Larson (Hooper, Neb.) contributed eight kills on 18 swings, three aces and a block for 12 points in the victory. Cynthia Barboza (Long Beach, Calif.) charted seven kills and two blocks for nine points. Christa Harmotto (Aliquippa, Pa.) came off the bench to add two blocks and a kill for three points. Courtney Thompson (Kent, Wash.) came off the bench to land two service aces, while Heather Bown (Yorba Linda, Calif.) scored one kill. Alisha Glass (Leland, Mich.) rounded out the scoring with an ace.
Larson chipped in a team-high nine digs, while Tamari Miyashiro (Kaneohe, Hawaii) totaled seven digs. The U.S. managed a 28-11 dig advantage in the match.
McCutcheon started Glass at setter, Nnamani at opposite, Akinradewo and Bown at middle blocker, and Larson and Barboza at outside hitter. Miyashiro was the designated libero for the match, her first-ever start with the U.S. Women's National Team. Harmotto started the second and third sets in place of Bown, while Thompson started the third set in place of Glass after being a sub in the second set. Nancy Metcalf (Hull, Iowa) was part of a double-switch in the second set.
Team USA dominated at the net with a 15-1 margin in blocks. The U.S. also held an 7-0 advantage in service aces as Costa Rica passed serve at just 54 percent positive for the night. For the match, the Americans only had 20 service reception attempts with Larson holding an 77.7 excellent percent on a team-high nine chances. As a team, the U.S. converted 47.4 percent of its attacks into kills with a .436 hitting efficiency (37-3-78). Costa Rica was held to a 14.6 percent kill rate (13-17-89).
Costa Rica was led offensively by Mijal Hines Cuza and Irene Fonseca Avila with five points apiece.
"We came to this tournament with half of our team, and the other half of the team at this time is out due to the injuries," Costa Rican Captain Verania Willis said. "But the girls who entered this match tried to enjoy it and learn the experience of facing such a great team like USA. They were good with us, because they didn't play at their maximum."
Earlier today in Pool B, Peru improved to 3-1 as it defeated Trinidad & Tobago (2-2) 25-18, 25-23, 25-15. Later tonight in Pool B, Mexico (1-2) hosts Puerto Rico (1-2) at 7 p.m. PT. Should the U.S. win Pool B, it will advance directly to the semifinals that start on June 25.
In Pool A, Brazil topped Canada 25-21, 28-26, 25-21 and Dominican Republic defeated Argentina 25-14, 27-25, 26-28, 25-20. Dominican Republic and Argentina are now both 2-1, while Brazil is 1-3 and Canada is 0-3. Cuba, which was idle today, is 3-0 and will meet Argentina on Tuesday. Dominican Republic finishes pool play with Canada.
The U.S. opened with a 2-0 start to the first set after an Akinradewo block and Nnamani kill. Larson followed an Akrinradewo kill with an ace to increase the margin to 4-1. Costa Rica answered with consecutive points to narrow the deficit to 4-3. Akinradewo and Bown put down consecutive kills at 6-3. Nnamani and Barboza scored consecutive kills to extend the Team USA advantage to 8-4 at the first technical timeout. Out of the timeout, Barboza added a block and Nnamani found the deep corner for an ace lifting the USA margin to six at 10-4. Larson and Nnamani collected consecutive kills to push the American lead to 13-6. Akinradewo claimed back-to-back points and Larson scored a third straight point to yield a 16-7 American advantage at the second technical timeout. Out of the break, Nnamani chipped in a fourth and fifth straight point on kills followed by a Larson kill to create a 19-7 advantage. Larson notched an ace after a Nnamani kill to extend the U.S. lead to 21-8. Costa Rica scored consecutive points to close to 21-10. A Nnamani kill and block added the U.S. lead at 23-10. Barboza placed a deep kill for the set at 25-11 after a Costa Rica service error. Nnamani tallied nine points in the opening set, while Akinradewo added five points and Larson four points.
The U.S. went up 5-1 to start the second set with kills from Nnamani, Barboza and Larson followed by a Costa Rica error. Out of a timeout, Nnamani formed a block to increase the margin to 6-1. Team USA scored three straight points with a Costa Rica service error, Glass ace and Nnamani block to land the score at 13-6. Barboza put the U.S. in front 16-7 with a kill at the second technical timeout after an Akinradewo block and Costa Rica error. Larson downed two back-row kills while Akinradewo served an ace and Harmotto stuff an attack as part of 5-0 scoring run to set the score at 21-9. Nnamani and Larson picked up consecutive kills and a Costa Rica error put set points at 24-9. Harmotto put up a block to close the set at 25-10. Costa Rica had eight errors in the second set. Nnamani added another five points in the second set to lead the Americans.
Team USA jumped to a 14-0 lead in the third set with two Thompson aces around four kills and a block from Akinradewo, a Nnamani block and kill and two Larson kills and block. The U.S. reached the second technical timeout leading 16-1 with a Nnamani kill and Costa Rica error, its third of the set. Out of the break, Nnamani scored a block and kill after an Akinradewo kill to push the margin to 19-1. Barboza tallied two kills around a Larson service ace and Akinradewo block to extend the score to 23-1. After a Costa Rica point, the U.S. finished the set at 25-2 with a Larson block as it used just three servers the entire set and half a full rotation.
U.S. Women's National Team Press Kit for Pan American Cup
Additional information on the event can be found on the USA Volleyball Pan American Cup event page at usavolleyball.org/events/3057.
U.S. Women's National Team Roster for 2010 Pan American Cup
# - Name (Pos, Ht, Hometown, College)
1 - Ogonna Nnamani (OH, 6-1, Bloomington, Ill., Stanford)
2 - Alisha Glass (S, 6-0, Leland, Mich., Penn State)
3 - Christa Harmotto (MB, 6-2, Aliquippa, Pa., Penn State)
5 - Stacy Sykora (L, 5-10, Burleson, Texas, Texas A&M)
6 - Tamari Miyashiro (L, 5-7, Kaneohe, Hawaii, Washington)
7 - Heather Bown (MB, 6-3, Yorba Linda, Calif., Hawaii)
8 - Cynthia Barboza (OH, 6-0, Long Beach, Calif., Stanford)
11 - Jordan Larson (OH, 6-2, Hooper, Neb., Nebraska)
12 - Nancy Metcalf (OPP, 6-1, Hull, Iowa, Nebraska)
15 - Courtney Thompson (S, 5-8, Kent, Wash., Washington)
16 - Foluke Akinradewo (MB, 6-3, Plantation, Fla., Stanford)
18 - Megan Hodge (OH, 6-3, Durham, N.C., Penn State)
Head Coach: Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand)
Assistant Coach: Karch Kiraly (San Clemente, Calif.)
Assistant Coach: Paula Weishoff (Irvine, Calif.)
Athletic Trainer/Medical Support: Jill Wosmek (Silver Lake, Minn.)
Technical Coordinator: Jamie Morrison
Team Leader: Mary Wise
International Referee: Julie Voeck
IX Women's Pan American Cup
June 18-26, 2010 * Tijuana and Rosarita, Mexico
(All Times Listed as Pacific Time)
Pool A
June 18: Argentina def. Canada 22-25, 25-20, 25-22, 19-25, 15-11 (at Rosarita)
June 18: Cuba def. Brazil 27-25, 23-25, 25-17, 25-21 (at Tijuana)
June 19: Dominican Republic def. Brazil 25-14, 16-25, 25-19, 25-23 (at Tijuana)
June 19: Cuba def. Canada 21-25, 25-19, 25-21, 25-19 (at Rosarita)
June 20: Argentina def. Brazil 25-13, 25-15, 25-22 (at Rosarita)
June 20: Cuba def. Dominican Republic 31-29, 23-25, 25-19, 23-25, 15-12 (at Tijuana)
June 21: Brazil def. Canada 25-21, 28-26, 25-21 (at Rosarita)
June 21: Dominican Republic def. Argentina 25-14, 27-25, 26-28, 25-20 (at Tijuana)
June 22: Dominican Republic vs. Canada, 4 p.m. (at Rosarita)
June 22: Cuba vs. Argentina, 5 p.m. (at Tijuana)
Pool B
June 18: USA def. Peru 27-25, 25-22, 25-17 (at Tijuana)
June 18: Puerto Rico def. Costa Rica 25-13, 25-15, 25-19 (at Rosarito)
June 18: Trinidad & Tobago def. Mexico 25-21, 25-15, 25-23 (at Tijuana)
June 19: USA def. Puerto Rico 25-13, 25-17, 25-14 (at Tijuana)
June 19: Trinidad & Tobago def. Costa Rica 25-15, 25-22, 25-21 (at Rosarito)
June 19: Peru def. Mexico 25-17, 25-7, 25-21 (at Tijuana)
June 20: Peru def. Puerto Rico 25-21, 25-22, 25-14 (at Tijuana)
June 20: USA def. Trinidad & Tobago 25-17, 25-9, 25-11 (at Rosarito)
June 20: Mexico def. Costa Rica 25-17, 15-25, 25-14, 25-14 (at Tijuana)
June 21: Peru def. Trinidad & Tobago 25-18, 25-23, 25-15 (at Tijuana)
June 21: USA def. Costa Rica 25-11, 25-10, 25-2 (at Rosarito)
June 21: Mexico vs. Puerto Rico, 7 p.m. (at Tijuana)
June 22: Costa Rica vs. Peru, 1 p.m. (at Tijuana)
June 22: Puerto Rico vs. Trinidad & Tobago, 6 p.m. (at Rosarito)
June 22: USA vs. Mexico, 7 p.m. (at Tijuana)
Classification Matches
June 24: 2B vs. 3A, 5 p.m., at Tijuana (Match 28)
June 24: 2A vs. 3B, 7 p.m., at Tijuana (Match 29)
Classification 5-10
June 24: 4A vs. 5B, 4 p.m. at Rosarita (Match 26)
June 24: 4B vs. 5A, 6 p.m. at Rosarita (Match 27)
Classification 5-8
June 25: Winner Match 26 or 27 vs. Loser Match 28 or 29, 3 p.m. at Tijuana (Match 32)
June 25: Winner Match 26 or 27 vs. Loser Match 28 or 29, 6 p.m. at ROsarita (Match 31)
June 25: 1B vs. Winner Match 28 or 29, 5 p.m. at Tijuana (Match 33)
June 25: 1A vs. Winner Match 28 or 29, 7 p.m. at Tijuana (Match 34)
Classification 9-10
June 25: Loser Match 26 vs. Loser Match 27, 4 p.m. at Tijuana (Match 30)
Classification 7-8
June 26: Loser Match 31 vs. Loser Match 32, 1 p.m. at Tijuana (Match 35)
Classification 5-6
June 26: Winner Match 31 vs. Winner Match 32, 3 p.m. at Tijuana (Match 36)
June 26: Loser Match 33 vs. Loser Match 34, 5 p.m. at Tijuana (Match 37-Bronze)
June 26: Winner Match 33 vs. Winner Match 34, 7 p.m. at Tijuana (Match 38-Gold)


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Kant, Immanuel
Immanuel Kant 1724-1804
German philosopher.
Considered one of the most important and influential figures in Western philosophy, Kant developed a comprehensive philosophical system in which he analyzed the foundations of metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics. The most important exposition of his ideas can be found in his Kritik der reinen Vernunft (1781; Critique of Pure Reason), Kritik der praktischen Vernunft (1788; Critique of Practical Reason), and Kritik der Urteilskraft (1790; Critique of Judgment). In the Critique of Pure Reason, Kant decisively altered the development of modern philosophy by insisting on a separation of the "sensible" and "intelligible" worlds, that which can be perceived by the senses and that which can be ascertained only by the intellect. He applied this distinction to the ethical realm in the Critique of Practical Reason, wherein he argued that an individual's moral decisions are based on rational precepts that are independent of experience in the world and therefore display the exercise of free will. In his study of the basis of aesthetic discrimination, the Critique of Judgment, Kant continued this line of thinking, suggesting that nature, like humanity, has an ideal purpose—a moral end that is revealed by the overall "fitness of things." While Kant is best known for these three central works, his writings on history, politics, and religion are also considered vital contributions to the development of Western thought.
Biographical Information
Kant was born in Königsberg in East Prussia in 1724. His family belonged to the Pietist branch of the Lutheran church, a sect that placed great emphasis on austerity and virtue. Kant's father, a saddler, was of modest means, but through the influence of a local pastor, Kant acquired an excellent formal education. From 1732 to 1740 Kant studied at the local Gymnasium, a Pietist school offering intensive study in Latin. Thereafter he entered the University of Königsberg, where he studied philosophy, mathematics, and the natural sciences under a young instructor named Martin Knutzen, who first introduced him to the philosophy of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz and Christian von Wolff. Kant's father died in 1746, leaving him without income. Kant found employment as a private tutor for the children of distinguished families, which enabled him to acquire the social graces expected of men of letters at that time. During this period, he published an impressive series of papers on natural history, beginning with Gedanken von der wahren Schätzung der lebendigen Kräfte (1746; Thoughts on the True Estimation of Living Forces), a study of kinetic forces. After completion of his degree in 1755, he spent fifteen years as a non-salaried lecturer, his income derived entirely from modest student fees, and he continued to write prolifically on scientific subjects. In 1764 he published Untersuchung über die Deutlichkeit der Grundsätze der natürlichen Theologie und der Moral, a critique of traditional metaphysics as defined by Leibniz, which is considered his most important work of this formative period.
Kant was appointed to the chair of logic and metaphysics at the University of Königsberg in 1770. His inaugural thesis, De mundi sensibilis atque intelligibilis forma et principiis dissertatio (Dissertation on the Form and Principles of the Sensible and Intelligible Worlds), published the same year, is important for its distinction between sense and understanding, a key concept in his philosophical system. Kant published little while he composed his Critique of Pure Reason, which appeared in 1781, initiating the series of extraordinary works that ultimately brought him widespread recognition for his Critical Philosophy. For the next twenty years, Kant's reputation as a leading spokesman of Enlightenment thought increased as he continued to write prolifically on philosophy, religion, and political theory. A treatise on theology, Die Religion innerhalb der Grenzen der blossen Vernunft (1793; Religion within the Limits of Reason Alone), which denied the supernatural elements of Christianity, resulted in a government ban on future writings by Kant on religious subjects. Around 1800, Kant's health, which had always been precarious, began to deteriorate. After relinquishing his university position in November 1801, Kant rarely left his house and experienced increasing difficulty in following his customary work habits. He died in 1804.
Major Works
Kant's major philosophical principles are contained in the three Critiques. While the first of these works, Critique of Pure Reason, has often been criticized for the density of its style, attributed by scholars to Kant's reliance on the scholastic jargon of Wolff and his followers, the clarity and originality of the philosophical concepts articulated in the treatise are universally acknowledged. In Critique of Pure Reason, Kant systematically analyzed the foundations of human knowledge. The majority of the book is devoted to a "Transcendental Doctrine of Elements," wherein Kant elaborates his epistemology; this is followed by a much shorter "Transcendental Doctrine of Method," which outlines the proper application of "pure reason." The Critique's first part is divided into the "Transcendental Aesthetic," the "Transcendental Analytic," and the "Transcendental Dialectic," which examine the foundations of mathematics, the physical sciences, and metaphysics, respectively. In all three areas Kant sought to determine if it was possible to prove the validity of "a priori synthetic statements," that is, philosophical propositions that are not only true without reference to experience, but which also expand our knowledge. In the process, Kant effected what he called a "Copernican revolution" in philosophy: whereas formerly philosophers had considered the mind a passive agent whose judgments conformed to objects in the world, Kant believed that there were epistemic constraints on what could constitute objects of possible knowledge, and that experience is constituted both by sensible intuitions and concepts.
Like the first Critique, Kant's second major treatise, Critique of Practical Reason, is subdivided into a table of "Elements" and a "Methodology." While theoretical reason is concerned with the basis of experience, practical reason is concerned with the ethical significance of free action. In Critique of Pure Reason, Kant distinguishes between phenomenal and noumenal reality—that which appears to us through the senses and that which lies behind appearances. In the second Critique, he draws a similar distinction. On a purely phenomenal level, Kant explains, individuals are conditioned by the law of causality, which states that every effect has a predetermined cause. Practically speaking, this would destroy the possibility of freedom. Kant also suggests, however, that the individual is aware of himself as a purely rational, intelligible being. As such, an individual's actions may be conditioned by sensuous motives or grounded in the moral law, the "categorical imperative," which requires us to "act only on that maxim through which you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law." Kant also asserts, in concluding his arguments about freedom, that the concepts of God and immortality, while entertained as a mere possibility for theoretical reason, are necessary for practical reason.
In Critique of Judgment, Kant discusses judgments of taste and purposiveness in nature. The work is divided into a "Critique of Aesthetic Judgment" and a "Critique of Teleological Judgment." The first section is devoted to aesthetic judgments of the beautiful, which for Kant are subjective but universally valid. In the contemplation of a beautiful object, Kant explains, the person experiences a free play of the understanding and the imagination. In the second part of Critique of Judgment, Kant rejects the then fashionable mechanistic argument as an explanation for the harmony of parts in organisms, as well as the theological argument that it is the product of an intelligent design. Rather, purposiveness in nature must be adopted as a methodological assumption in any scientific explanation.
Critical Reception
Kant's Copernican turn in philosophy marks a revolution in philosophical methodology that spawned a whole generation of followers, critics, and disagreeing interpreters of his thought. Kant greatly influenced Johann Gottlieb Fichte's (1762-1814) idealism, which along with a fuller appreciation of the third Critique fueled German Romanticism, especially Friedrich Schelling (1775-1854) and Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller (1759-1805). Later philosophers, such as Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) and Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770-1831), developed particular aspects of Kant's thought in their own philosophies, as did other idealists such as Josiah Royce (1855-1916). While Kant has been criticized for his abstruse style and overuse of technical vocabulary, his philosophical works continue to be intensely scrutinized by scholars throughout the world. In ethics, metaphysics, mathematics, and aesthetics, philosophers since Kant have had to address his thought in developing their own, upholding Kant's legacy as possibly the most influential philosopher of the modern era.
Principal Works
Gedanken von der wahren Schätzung der lebendigen Kräfte (essay) 1746
[Thoughts on the True Estimation of Living Forces (partial translation) published in Kant's Inaugural Dissertation, and Early Writings on Space, 1929]
Allgemeine Naturgeschichte und Theorie des Himmels (philosophical prose) 1755
[Kant's Cosmology, 1900; also published as Universal Natural History and Theory of the Heavens, 1968]
Prolegomena zu einer jeden künftigen Metaphysik die als Wissenschaft auftreten können (philosophical prose) 1764
[Prolegomena to Every Future Metaphysik, Which Can Appear as a Science, 1819; also published as Prolegomena to Future Metaphysics in Metaphysical Works of the Celebrated Immanuel Kant, 1836, and Prolegomena to Any Future Metaphysics, 1902]
Untersuchung über die Deutlichkeit der Grundsätze der natürlichen Theologie und der Moral (philosophical prose) 1764
Beobachtungen über das Gefühl des Schönen und Erhabenen (philosophical prose) 1765
[Observations on the Feeling of the Beautiful and Sublime, 1965]
Träume eines Geistersehers, erläutert durch Träume der Metaphysik (philosophical prose) 1766
[Dreams of a Spirit-Seer,...
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Friedrich Paulsen (essay date 1902)
SOURCE: An introduction, and "The Practical Philosophy," in Immanuel Kant: His Life and Doctrine, translated by J. E. Creighton and Albert LeFevre, Charles Scribner's Sons, 1902, pp. 1-21, 294-342.
[In the following excerpt from his Immanuel Kant: His Life and Doctrine (1902), Paulsen discusses the sources and historical importance of Kant's philosophy and outlines the central tenets of his practical philosophy.]
I. Kant's Significance in the General History of Thought
There are three attitudes of the mind towards reality which lay claim to truth,—Religion, Philosophy, and Science. Although...
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John Rawls (essay date 1980)
SOURCE: "Kantian Constructivism in Moral Theory," in The Journal of Philosophy, Vol. LXXVII, No. 9, September, 1980, pp. 515-72.
[In this essay, originally presented as three lectures at Columbia University in April, 1980, Rawls explores Kantian constructivism in moral theory (as illustrated by justice as fairness and adopted in A Theory of Justice, by which objectivity is established through "a suitably constructed social point of view."]
Rational and Full Autonomy
In these lectures I examine the notion of a constructivist moral conception, or, more exactly, since there are different kinds of constructivism, one Kantian...
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Christine Korsgaard (essay date 1985)
SOURCE: "Kant's Formula of Universal Law," in Pacific Philosophical Quarterly, Vol. 66, 1985, pp. 24-47.
[In the following essay, Korsgaard evaluates different interpretations regarding the kind of contradiction referred to in Kant's first formulation of the Categorical Imperative.]
Kant's first formulation of the Categorical Imperative, the Formula of Universal Law, runs:
Act only according to that maxim by which you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law. (G 421/39)1
A few lines later, Kant says that this is equivalent to acting as though your maxim were by your...
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Andrews Reath (essay date 1989)
SOURCE: "The Categorical Imperative and Kant's Conception of Practical Rationality," in The Monist, Vol. 72, No. 3, July, 1989, pp. 384-410.
[In this essay, Reath traces Kant's derivation of the moral law from his conception of practical rationality.]
1. Introduction
The primary concern of this paper is to outline an explanation of how Kant derives morality from reason. We all know that Kant thought that morality comprises a set of demands that are unconditionally and universally valid (valid for all rational beings). In addition, he thought that to support this understanding of moral principles, one must show that they originate in reason...
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J. B. Schneewind (essay date 1992)
SOURCE: "Autonomy, Obligation, and Virtue: An Overview of Kant's Moral Philosophy," in The Cambridge Companion to Kant, edited by Paul Guyer, Cambridge University Press, 1992, pp. 309-41.
[In the following essay, Schneewind discusses Kant's conception of autonomy and the moral agent, and the ground of his obligation to the moral law.]
Kant invented a new way of understanding morality and ourselves as moral agents. The originality and profundity of his moral philosophy have long been recognized. It was widely discussed during his own lifetime, and there has been an almost continuous stream of explanation and criticism of it ever since. Its importance has not diminished...
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Further Reading
Acton, H. B. New Studies in Ethics: Kant's Moral Philosophy. London: Macmillan and Co., 1970, 71 p.
Critical and historical assessment of Kant's ethical philosophy.
Allison, Henry E. Kant's Theory of Freedom. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1990, 304 p.
Interprets Kant's concept of freedom as it functions in his ethics and moral psychology, and surveys the secondary literature of the subject.
——. "Morality and Freedom: Kant's Reciprocity Thesis." The Philosophical Review 95, No. 3 (July 1986): 393-425.
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Decaffeinating a coffee-aholic
Do you know what it's like living with a grizzly bear? Growling, roaring, snarling and stomping around in an obvious huff. That pretty well describes my husband's mood this week.
With the addition of a new medication, he discovered that he must decaffeinate himself. So it's no more morning java, no espresso shots, no mocha lattes, energy drinks and – perhaps worst of all – no more Mountain Dew.
On the first day, I tried to be helpful and remind him that he's got non-caffeine options with all of those favorite drinks. But he just grumbled something about being a purist and not wanting to settle for the weaker versions. What would he put in his brand new steel Thermos that he bought just so he could have hot coffee at work all-day long? I suggested hot soup for lunch, but as you might imagine, that idea fell short of the mark.
The second morning of his new caffeine-free lifestyle, getting out of bed proved to be difficult. He was dragging and his first thought was to head to the coffee maker in the kitchen. Thanks to a little advanced planning, I put the glass carafe away, and instead pulled out the blender and offered to make him a fruit smoothy for the road. He grudgingly agreed but muttered that it wouldn't be the same as a piping hot dark-roasted brew.
The smoothy was actually a hit. I threw some frozen strawberries and a banana into the blender with a little milk, Greek yogurt and some ice. He seemed to like it and even gave me some suggestions for other flavor varieties.
While the smoothy seemed to give him a boost in the morning, by the time he arrived home after work, I could tell that Larry was suffering from more than just fatigue. The caffeine withdrawal headache had set in. A couple ibuprofen seemed to ease the pain. I surprised him with some caffeine-free soda and he was thrilled. He admitted that it did indeed taste the same as his much-loved fully-leaded favorite. We've now stocked up on pop which will hopefully keep His Nibs in better spirits.
I have to admit, that early morning cup of coffee is a real boost. I kind of depend on that, too, especially on days that promise to be long. My favorite way to have a cup of coffee is with a couple spoonfuls of peppermint mocha creamer. I know that there are better sources and better ways to find the energy to get through those long days, so I may have to join Larry and give up the caffeine.
The trouble is – and I hate to admit this – I think I might have just as much trouble as my husband giving up the caffeine buzz. But it would be the healthy, supportive thing to do … right after I finish this cuppa joe.


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"If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate.' "
Going Places: Europe's biggest bizav bash
Geneva, Switzerland, will once again host the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE), held May 20 through 22. Organized jointly by the European Business Aviation Association and the U.S. National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the convention has become the premier event for business aviation in Europe since it was launched in 2001.
Staged at Geneva's PalExpo center, as it has been since its beginning, the event attracts exhibitors and attendees from around the globe, giving it a more cosmopolitan ambiance than the annual NBAA Meeting and Convention, its counterpart in the U.S. This year's EBACE is expected to be on par with last year's, which had a record-setting 11,000 visitors and 354 exhibitors. By comparison, last year's 60th NBAA Convention had more than 32,000 visitors and 1,152 exhibitors.
Some 300 exhibitors have already signed up for EBACE 2008. In addition, more than 60 aircraft from all the major manufacturers will be on static display at Geneva International Airport.
Getting to EBACE will be relatively easy, as PalExpo borders the airport's terminal, is adjacent to a railway station and is only about two miles from downtown Geneva.
For more information, visit www.ebace.aero.
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BPU Pump Fail Causes Discolored Water
A pump at the Board of Public Utilities Buffalo Street pump station again failed and reset, causing water to stir and become discolored on the north side of the city late this afternoon. BPU water customers in the north side of Jamestown should be careful not to do laundry until the water clears. The water may take 12-18 hours to settle. BPU electricians are looking to determine the source of the problem at the pump station.


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Symptoms of TMD may occur in the head or neck.
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A number of symptoms may suggest TMD, including the following:
Siccoli MM, Bassetti CL, Sándor PS. Facial pain: a clinical differential diagnosis.
Lancet Neurology. 2006;5(3):257-267.
TMJ. American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery
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TMJ. American Dental Association Mouth Healthy website. Available at:
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TMJ (temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders). National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research website. Available at:
http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topics/TMJ. Updated March 21, 2013. Accessed April 5, 2013.
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at:
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Treat yourself to a premium leather hat from Bullhide by Montecarlo Hat Company! The allure of this cowboy hat goes beyond its good looks - Bullhide hats feature superior finishing, innovative style, and exclusive trimmings. The Melbourne western hat has a 4" hat crown and 3 3/8" hat brim. Imported.
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Remembering a beloved supporter
On Dec. 15, 2011 the Humane Society of Central Arizona lost a beloved friend and supporter — Mr. Thomas Tainsh. Tom served on the Payson Humane Society Board of Directors for many years as president and vice president. He and his wife, Velma, spearheaded the Spay and Neuter program and also the Save Our Shelter plan by calling for matching funds. The people of Payson responded generously and saved the shelter. The amount of love and support Tom had for the humane society and its lost, abandoned and unwanted pets is remarkable. We have been truly blessed to have such a strong, dedicated man and of course his wife, Velma, be a huge part of something we all believe in. He will be missed, but never forgotten. So here's to you, Mr. and Mrs. Tainsh; thank you, from the bottom of our hearts for everything.
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Kenichi follows Kensei out into the city as the master tracks down his estranged brother. Renka, Kensei's tough daughter, and Kenichi can only watch as the siblings prepare to battle to the death.
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Brown Mackie College — North Canton believes that it makes an important contribution to the economic growth and social well being of the metropolitan areas it serves. The College educates students to help meet the economic needs of the communities in entry-level positions in business, technical, and allied health careers. The uniqueness of Brown Mackie College — North Canton lies in its dedication to sound business principles that parallel the business principles of the communities it serves. The educational process is a change-oriented approach to education that provides the community with graduates who possess the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in existing and emerging occupations.
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WINNER Mint Chocolate Chip and Fresh Mint Buttercream Cupcakes
- Cupcakes:
- 2 cups light cream
- 2 large sprigs fresh mint
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 1/2 ounces dark mint chocolate (recommended: Ghirardelli)
- Fresh Mint Buttercream:
- 1 pound unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons mint-infused light cream
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 12 fresh mint leave, for garnish (optional)
For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a cupcake or muffin pan with 12 regular-size cupcake liners.
Place the light cream and mint sprigs into a small saucepan and cook gently for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and leave to cool.
Sift the flour, salt, and baking powder into a small bowl and set aside. Cream the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric stand mixer until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the eggs while mixing on medium speed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl again and switch to low speed. Alternate adding the flour mixture and 1 cup of the mint-infused cream, beginning and ending with the flour. Reserve the remaining cream.
Finely chop the chocolate and mix into the batter by hand.
Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake until lightly golden, about 26 minutes. Cool the cupcakes in their pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
For the buttercream: Beat the butter in the bowl of an electric stand mixer until pale. Add the mint-infused cream and continue beating. Reduce the speed to low and slowly add the confectioners' sugar until a creamy, medium-stiff consistency is achieved.
To assemble: Using a large, plain pastry tip, pipe the buttercream onto the cooled mint cupcakes. Garnish with a fresh mint leaf, if desired.
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
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Raw Food Chef Sarma Melngailis | G Living Interview 2006
Contributing Monkie G Monkie
Published on February 17, 2009
A look back to the beginning of G Living 2006
G Living started with a handful of volunteers, who help conduct interviews, book guest and even donated their homes for us to use as a studio. The G Living studio was actually the home of Architect Whitney Sander. The house is a beautiful modern home on the Venice Canals in California.
This interview was with
Raw Food Chef and restaurant owner Sarma Melngailis. Sarma owns a pretty famous restaurant in New York City called Pure Food and Wine. Sarma, who has many recipes and articles on G Living was kind enough to stop by with Dhrumil from Welikeitraw.com to talk about her life. Our host included now famous author Rory Freedman, who wrote the New York Times best seller book, Skinny Bitch, and Boise Thomas, who co-starred on Discovery's Planet Green show Alter Eco with Adrian Grenier. Continue Reading / Additional Photos / Videos


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Wisconsin's inter-district public school open enrollment program allows parents to apply for their children to attend school districts other than the one in which they live.
Students in 5-year old kindergarten to grade 12 may apply to participate in open enrollment.
Children entering prekindergarten, 4-year old kindergarten and early childhood education may participate only if the child's resident school district offers the same type of program and only if the child is eligible for the program in the resident school district. Parents should call their resident school district administrator to find out if their preschool-aged child qualifies.
Parents must submit application forms to the non-resident school district.
For the 2016-2017 school year, parents must apply no earlier than Feb. 1 and no later than April 29, 2016. A student may apply to no more than three nonresident school districts.
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State tourney-bound: Balanced Panthers cruise past Sioux for Region 6 title
The Rugby Panthers advanced to the state tournament in fitting fashion on Thursday night.
Playing in the biggest game of their season, the Panthers leaned on the two pillars of strength that led them through a one-loss campaign and a No. 4 ranking in the state – offensive balance and stingy defense.
Each of Rugby's starters scored eight points or more and the Panthers held Westhope-Newburg to 36 percent shooting in a 54-39 Region 6 championship victory at the Minot Municipal Auditorium.
The Panthers (25-1) will play Region 4 champion Four Winds-Minnewaukan in the first round of the Class B state tournament Thursday at the Minot State University Dome. It will be Rugby's first state tournament appearance since 1997.
"We're just ecstatic to get to state so we'll probably enjoy this one a little bit," said Rugby coach Mike Santjer, who was named the Region 6 coach of the year following his team's championship.
Despite losing to Rugby by double digits twice earlier this season, Westhope-Newburg (18-7) put up a fight.
After Rugby took a 13-4 lead late in the opening quarter, W-N's Lane Berentson came off the bench to pour in seven points in the final 68 seconds of the frame to help the Sioux knot the score at 13.
In the second quarter, however, the Panthers started to distance themselves with their trademark suffocating defense. The Sioux scored just six points in the stanza and Rugby took a 30-19 lead into the break.
Junior Chris Hamilton knocked down two second-quarter 3-pointers for Rugby, opening up the lane for drives and cuts from Rugby's capable frontcourt of Kyle Lovcik, Brad Heidlebaugh and Kyle Halvorson.
"They can't come up with a certain zone to stop one guy," said Lovcik, who sprained his ankle in the first half but returned to the game and finished with 12 points. "We have enough pretty good weapons to put a good mark on the stats either way."
W-N junior Hunter Braaten got going in the third quarter, scoring nine of his team's 11 points in the frame. He finished with a game-high 17, but it wasn't enough to maintain contact with Rugby.
"Intensity-wise, focus-wise, I thought our half-court defense did a heck of a job," W-N coach Bob Beaudrie said. "Holding (Rugby) to 54 points … that's a pretty good defensive effort. We just couldn't make anything and that happens."
Berentson joined Braaten in double figures with 11 points and senior Kodie Hancock scored nine points to go along with a game-high 16 boards. Hancock passed 1,000 career points in his final game for the Sioux.
Heidlebaugh finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds, Hamilton hit three 3s and had 12 points and Halvorson scored 10 points on 4-of-7 shooting.
Beaudrie said his players shouldn't have any regrets because they "played their hearts out."
"Rugby's the best team in the state of North Dakota and they're gonna prove that next weekend," he said. "To keep up with them all game, I'm pretty proud of our kids."
Lovcik was named the Region 6 senior athlete of the year in the postgame awards ceremony. Braaten and Heidlebaugh were also all-region selections.
Des Lacs-Burlington 60, Berthold 58
Much like the previous two meetings between the Lakers and Bombers this season, this game came down to the wire.
Berthold (21-4) led 56-53 after a Logan Gunderson layup with 1 minute, 50 seconds left, but the Lakers scored on their next three possessions to grab control.
Chris Duke finished on a drive, Travis Johnson put in a layup and Cole Edwards snatched an errant pass and took it to the other end for a finger roll to give DL-B (20-5) a 59-56 lead.
After Berthold's Austin Lee hit a pair of free throws on the ensuing trip, Lakers star Tanner Holte was fouled and hit 1-of-2 freebies with 10.8 seconds remaining. On a disjointed final possession, Lee got off a decent look at a potential game-winning 3, but the ball bounced high off the back rim and harmlessly away from the hoop.
Holte finished with game highs of 21 points and 11 rebounds and Duke chipped in 12 points.
Berthold was led by Mitchel White (21 points) and Gunderson (13).