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The Thrive Diet A Complete Nourishment Diet
Contributing Monkie Brendan Brazier
Published on June 4, 2010
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G Living's Brendan Brazier is one the world's few professional athletes whose diet is 100 percent plant based. He's a professional Ironman triathlete, bestselling author on performance nutrition, and the creator of an award-winning line of whole food nutritional products called Vega.
The following is our second excerpt from Brendan's new book "The Thrive Diet", on sale now in Canada and and in the U.S. in January.
Whole Foods For Complete Nourishment The healthiest way to meet nutritional needs is to simply eat a diet rich in whole foods. Food-sourced vitamins and minerals are superior to their laboratory-created counterparts. As I noted earlier, many calcium supplements are derived from nonfood sources — oyster shells, bovine bone meal, or dolomite — none of which the body is able to use efficiently. Again, the more work the body must do to assimilate nutrients, the less usable energy it will be left with. Salt is another illustration of this. Salt derived from the earth or the sea is often added to food during processing; salt is rarely consumed in its alternative form — plants. Yet, that is a much better way to get sodium in your diet: Let the plant draw and assimilate it and other minerals from the soil or sea, doing most of the work for you. My favorite source of sodium is raw dulse. A sea vegetable, dulse is exceptionally healthy, offering a plethora of minerals that help prolong hydration and therefore endurance.
"I just want to make completely sure that I'm getting all the vitamins I need, so I take every supplement available, the more the better. My body will just excrete what it doesn't use."
I hear this often. And while this is true of water-soluble vitamins (vitamins B and C) and minerals such as potassium, chloride, and sodium, fat-soluble vitamins and certain minerals, such as iron, are not so readily excreted. Nevertheless, it is a common practice, especially for athletes. But at what cost?
While it's not a high-energy cost for a healthy body to flush out unneeded vitamins and minerals, it is still a cost. The body is under great stress to recover from workouts, rebuild cells, and keep the immune system strong, and the last thing it needs is another job. Most people take too many supplements in an effort to speed regeneration. Often they just interfere with that process, prolonging the time needed for complete recovery.
An excess of synthetic fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) in the system can have a considerably more negative effect than those that are water-soluble. Unlike water-soluble vitamins, fat-soluble vitamins remain in the system for a long period—any surplus being stored in the body's fat cells, and possibly resulting in toxicity. General fatigue and a weakened immune system are the milder effects of such toxicity. Effects of more serious toxicity range from hemorrhaging to severe reduction in intestinal flora.
Toxicity resulting from an overconsumption of fat-soluble vitamins is next to impossible when whole foods are the source. Fiber prevents overeating: It's hard to eat a large amount of fiber-rich food since it swells in the stomach, filling it up.
Look through any sport or fitness magazine and you will undoubtedly notice advertisements making claims such as "improves performance by 20 percent." Even articles that may carry more credibility than advertisements make such claims. Do these vitamin and mineral supplements improve athletic performance? If a healthy diet is already being eaten, the answer is no.
Usually funded by manufacturers, many of the studies cited in these advertisements and articles were performed on people who had a deficiency in the particular vitamin or mineral being tested, making the test results somewhat misleading. And a person who has extremely low levels of any kind of essential nutrient will not perform to his or her full potential, whether in athletic competition or simply day-to-day living. Once the person gets the nutrient he is lacking, his symptoms will alleviate and he will experience better performance.
These claims—the gains made when the particular product is taken—are not false or even a bending of the truth. But they are results that are not typical for a healthy person who eats a sensible diet. By following the Thrive Diet, you won't need to take any supplements to enhance performance—the Thrive Diet supplies all the nutrients your body needs.
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WTNH 8 follows Ghosts of New Haven guide and psychic Chystyne McGrawth in doing a ghost walk in some of the spookiest spots in New Haven.
Our guide Jessie Simpson enthralls her listeners about the ghost in the book stacks of the New Haven Public Library.
Will we meet Roger Sherman, the patriot, or Noah Webster, the spell master, taking a stroll in the Grove Street Cemetery?
Can you still hear Jimi Hendrix still rocking at Woolsey Hall?
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If you are looking or a hauntingly good time then you have come to the right place. Ghosts of New Haven is running four tours:
Each tour is 90 minutes long, total walking distance is less than a mile, covered at a very leisurely pace so that you can enjoy the mysterious atmosphere and haunted locations. We have many different tours to choose from. We conduct our tours with great respect for the, "out of body people". After all they are no different from us - they are free of the physical world. We are positive that our tours will enchant, entertain, inform, and scare you.
We dedicate ourselves to exploring the supernatural, paranormal phenomena, the occult manifestations, and the ghostly happenings. We want to give you an experience that has no equal. We want to challenge your mental facilities and powers of observation. If you dare, participate in our trek into the unknown, share your ghostly experiences with others, and ask yourself: Do you believe what you see, hear, smell, and touch? Do you?
We do not attempt to prove the existence of ghosts or to explain the paranormal; you will decide whether to believe - or not. We intend to expand your imagination and present you with a fun evening of rich storytelling and maybe a chill or two. We hope your experience will inspire you to seek out your own stories and share them.
We conduct our tours with great respect for the, "out of body people". After all they are no different from us - they are merely free of the physical world.
We can also provide storytelling at your event. We would love to share our experiences/ history/ etc at your gatherings. Contact us for more information.
The Ghosts of New Haven cannot be held responsible for any haunting, supernatural event, soul-possession or poltergeist activity endured before, during or after participation on the tour.
Each tour is 1 hour and 30 minutes long, total walking distance is less than a mile, covered at a very leisurely pace so that you can enjoy the mysterious atmosphere and haunted locations. Please bring along water or a hydrating beverage to replenish your energy. We are positive that our tours will enchant, entertain, inform, and scare you.
Parking in New Haven is very tricky as we all know. You have to feed the parking meters till 9:00pm. There is a Yale lot open at night to the public on Temple Street between Wall and Elm Streets. Also if you don't mind paying there is a parking garage on the corner of College and Crown Streets., if there is a show going on at the Shubert Theatre it is only $8.00 to park for more that a couple of hours. There is a parking garage on High Street and meter parking along Chapel and the Green, all of which are a short walk to the stating point.
Click here for a Google Map of the Temple street lot next to Shubert Theatre.
The tour is handicap accessible, by which I mean wheel chair/walker accessible. Someone with trouble walking might have a bit of a hard time, although there are a few places to sit along the way.
We like to remain a welcome part of New Haven and Wallingford communities. Therefore, we request people speak in low tones, do not block the sidewalk, and be good neighbors so that we can continue to offer our walks to future tour participants.
Ghosts of New Haven can offer your own customized tour package for two to ten people for $150 plus $15 for each additional person.
The tour can start any time you want. The tour currently is now 1 hour 30 minutes in duration. The distance traveled is less than one mile.
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Tips are greatly appreciated by your tour guide.
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INDIANAPOLIS - One day after three divers combined for 14 10s in the men's 10-meter semifinals, Laura Wilkinson (Spring, Texas) and Haley Ishimatsu (Seal Beach. Calif.) combined for 12 of their own in the women's 10-meter semifinals. And two-time Olympian Troy Dumais (Ventura, Calif./Austin, Texas) added five more perfect scores in the men's 3-meter semifinals at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Diving Friday evening at the Indiana University Natatorium on the campus of IUPUI.
Wilkinson had less than a two-point lead over Ishimatsu after Wednesday's preliminaries but turned in a personal best 451.20 in the semifinals to jump out to an 813.20-757.55 edge over Ishimatsu heading into Sunday's finals.
The 2000 Olympic gold medalist scored at least one 10 on each of her final three dives, highlighted by five perfect marks on her inward 3 ½ tuck in the fourth round.
Ishimatsu's 396.85 total in the semifinals was also a personal best. She earned one 10 on her inward 3 ½ and added four more on her back 2 ½ with 1 ½ twists in the last round.
Dumais totaled 1038.30 points after the preliminaries and semifinals, putting him 77.30 points ahead of second-place Chris Colwill (Brandon, Fla./Athens, Ga.), who has 961.00 points.
Dumais earned two 10s on his front 3 ½ pike and his front 2 ½ with 2 twists and received another 10 on his reverse 2 ½ with 1 ½ twists. He also was awarded 12 9.5 marks throughout the evening semis.
Jevon Tarantino (Boca Raton, Fla.) moved up one spot to third with 863.65 points after finishing fourth in the preliminaries. Tarantino started off the semis with five 9.5s on his front 3 ½ pike.
2004 Olympian Justin Wilcock (Smithfield, Utah/Indianapolis) dropped one spot to fourth at 883.20, and 15-year-old Kristian Ipsen (Clyaton, Calif.), the youngest diver in the field, sits in fifth at 838.70. Ipsen was 11th after the preliminaries but scored 477.25 points in the semis to make the jump to fifth.
Rounding out the top five in the women's contest are 2004 Olympian Cassandra Cardinell (Loudonville, N.Y.) at 698.70, Brittany Viola (Orlando, Fla.) at 679.65 and Jessica Livingston (The Woodlands, Texas) 672.10.
Only the winner of each event will be nominated to the U.S. Olympic Team. The second individual will be decided at a team selection camp in Knoxville, Tenn., from July 2-6. The top six finishers at the Trials will be invited to the camp.
Preliminary and semifinal scores will carry over into the finals. Men's and women's 3-meter finals are Saturday starting at 3 p.m., and men's and women's 10-meter finals are Sunday at 2:30 p.m.. NBC will televise the men's 3-meter finals live on Saturday from 3:30-4:30 p.m., with three hours of coverage planned for 3-6 p.m. Sunday (live coverage of the platform events and a tape of Saturday's women's 3-meter).
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Men's 3-meter results (Cumulative scores after preliminaries and semifinals)
Note: Dumais' total includes 30 bonus points for his fourth-place finish at the 2008 World Cup
1. Troy Dumais, Longhorn Aquatics, 1038.30;2. Christopher Colwill, Unattached, 961.00;3. Jevon Tarantino, Ft Lauderdale Diving Team, 893.65;4. Justin Wilcock, Unattached, 883.20;5. Kristian Ipsen, Diablo Divers, 838.70;6. Burkley Showe, Unattached, 837.05;7. Aaron Fleshner, Alabama Diving, 824.15;8. Harrison Jones, The Woodlands Diving Academy, 809.70;9. Jonathan Wilcox, Longhorn Aquatics, 774.75;10. Kellen Harkness, Unattached, 774.40;11. Mark Ruiz, Team Orlando Diving, 742.80;12. Terry Horner, Unattached, 688.45
Women's platform results (Cumulative results including preliminaries and semifinals)
Note: Wilkinson's total includes 25 points for a fourth-place finish at the 2007 World Championships
1. Laura Wilkinson, The Woodlands Diving Academy, 813.20;2. Haley Ishimatsu, Unattached, 757.55;3. Cassandra Cardinell, Indiana University / Indiana Diving, 698.70;4. Brittany Viola, University of Miami, 679.65;5. Jessica Livingston, The Woodlands Diving Academy, 672.10;6. Mary-Beth Dunnichay, Unattached, 617.40;7. Heather Bounds Isle, Miami Diving, 541.80;8. Michelle Cabassol, The Woodlands Diving Academy, 528.30;9. Lindsay Weigle, Indiana University / Indiana Diving, 524.50;10. Vennie Dantin, The Woodlands Diving Academy, 482.60;11. Kristen Asman, Unattached, 472.45;12. Amy Korthauer, Indiana University / Indiana Diving, 400.35


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Topic: Block object not iterating?
The following block of code is being used to populate data into my rails application db:
def make_group_members
User.all.each do |user|
Group.all.each do |group|
Membership.create do |membership|
membership.member_id = user.id,
membership.group_id = group.id,
membership.status = "pending"
I have 10 users and 10 groups. When the file executes, as expected, the table is populated with 100 records. The group_id column has 10 records for each of the 10 groups.
The problem is that the member_id column is populated with the value "1". However, I'm expecting the member_id column to be "1" for the first 10 records, "2" for the next 10 records and so on...
foolishly, I've killed almost 4 hours trying to troubleshoot this today.
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My 38 years as a public school student and teacher has given a unique insight into the operation and dynamics of these institutions.
I have outlined seven points of some possible solutions to curb the avoidable school shootings, like the one in Newtown, Conn., and seven other schools in 2012 alone.
1) Tell your kids you love them no matter how much you dislike them or visa versa.
2) Spend at least an hour a day together, getting to know them and recognizing problems or emotional red flags before they fester. Being withdrawn into one's bedroom for hours a day, playing virtual warring scenarios and killing games should be of concern.
3) If you see emotional red flags talk to your child or refer them to a counselor. Don't be ashamed. Michigan public schools and county seats have such mental health professionals.
4) Some parents and guardians need to be more responsible. If you have guns in the house with unstable dependents, keep them out of reach and/or under lock and key
5) Video games manufacturers, the International Game Developers Association and gamers need to take time off from producing and playing killer in the virtual world. Kids and adults need to get away from computers and go outside more and do human things; run, jump, climb, laugh, engage your natural surroundings.
6) The NRA, in Washington needs to stop invoking Second Amendment fear into Americans. No one is trying to take your guns and you don't need 20 shot assault rifles and armor piercing rounds in your arsenal. What is the first weapon a deranged twerp grabs when they wish to kill and maim? A knife, shovel, spatula. No, it's a gun!
7) Schools are "soft targets" and teenage shooters know it and how to penetrate the school's safety measures. It is unfortunate that it's come to this but in order to disable/thwart a school perpetrator select administrators and/or staff need to be trained in firearm operation and marksmanship.
Some of you will cry out, saying your constitutional right to bear assault rifles and armor piercing rounds are being threatened and call me another liberal trying to take your guns. Far from it. I am a patriot that loves guns, their feel, smell and power.
And gamers may say I'm threatening their First Amendment rights to free speech.
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M.V. President Prime
China Spree 2011 Cruise Tours feature 3-night Yangtze Cruise, down the river, aboard M.V. President Prime, the newest cruiser and one of the finest on the Yangtze. The ship will be in operation on April 15th, 2011.
M.V. President Prime offers a maximum of 374 passengers the comfort and amenities you would expect from a 5-star hotel-for example, her grand lobby, elegant restaurant, library, gift shops, gym and spa facilities and onboard beauty salon. The ship boast a lounge bar, a sheltered bar on the sun deck with breathtaking 360-degree views, and an elegant restaurant on the main deck.
Its spacious stateroom features panoramic windows open to the private balconies, and is 260 sq. ft. including balcony - making it one of the largest stateroom among Yangtze cruisers.
President Prime is designed to meet the highest international cruise ship standards. It offers uncompromising comfort, quality, and service. You will cruise in comfort and with peace of mind knowing that the ships are equipped with the state-of-the art navigation and safety systems in line with our travel philosophy to offer our guests the very best value.
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Enjoy sunshine and fresh air while you take in 360-degree views of the scenery as you sail through the Yangtze's stunning Three Gorges region and beyond. Stand at the railings or relax in a comfortable deck chair. The observation deck is covered for those who prefer shade.
The restaurant is where all meals are served during your cruise. It features panoramic windows, so you will not miss any of the scenery while you are dining. The menu features Chinese cuisine with local characteristics. Royal Dining Room, on the Sun Deck, offer separate dining area for customers using Executive Suite.
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Never feel bored onboard President Prime. The ship offers lectures on Chinese culture and history, Tai Chi lessons, lessons on playing mahjong and Chinese cooking, calligraphy demonstrations and unique evening entertainment.
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Located in the midsection of the middle deck, the onboard boutique offers items to help you enjoy-or remember-your journey. There is an excellent selection of gift items to bring home. Across the way there is an onboard tailor, who can create custom-made silk jackets, hats and other items usually in less than one day.
Marriott Beijing City Wall
This stunning landmark hotel in the center of Beijing is the largest Marriott Hotel outside the U.S. with 1312 rooms that are elegantly decorated, featuring the Marriott's trademark "New Bedding".
All rooms are luxuriously appointed with amenities that ensure a comfortable stay and equipped with 37" LCD TV, safe, IDD, high-speed Internet access and a spacious work desk, and bathroom with separate bathtubs & standing shower. Its spacious room size is 460 square feet on average.
Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall features 7 distinctive restaurants, bars and entertainment venues full of gastronomic delights. The hotel's various facilities and services including Quan SPA, a fitness center, an indoor-heated swimming pool, 24-hour room service, laundry, high-end shops, gold key service, private chamberlain and a stay to remember.
The hotel is within walking distance to the Tiananmen Square and the Silk Alley.
The hotel features Free Wi-Fi in lobby and public area.
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A perfect deluxe hotel near Shanghai 2010 World Expo venues! Pullman Skyway Shanghai is about 130 yards from the metro from where you have easy and convenience access to the World Expo venues.
The 52 story (680 feet) tower of the Pullman Shanghai Skyway Hotel is one of the new landmarks of modern Shanghai, and is, by far, the second highest hotel in Shanghai, only second to the famed Jinmao Tower, which is the highest hotel in East Asia. The building cost of this amazing property is USD$235 million.
Conveniently located in the affluent Luwan District and in the popular Xu Jia Hui shopping & commercial area, the hotel is ideal for China Spree travelers to explore Shanghai's various sites.
This new hotel features 654 spacious and lavishly decorated rooms. All rooms are equipped with individually-controlled air-conditioning, cable TV, mini-bar, complimentary tea and coffee, electronic lock and IDD telephone. The en suite bathroom is well-stocked with toiletries and a hairdryer.
A hearty international buffet breakfast awaits you every morning at Zaffrann Restaurant on the hotel's 49th-floor, where you enjoy a stunning view of the Huang Pu River in the east, the famous Xu Jia Hui shopping area in the west, and the popular Xin Tian Di and Nanjing Road shopping street in the north.
Visit hotel website at Pullman Shanghai Skyway Hotel. The hotel is currently managed by the French Pullman Hotels & Resorts.
Royal Plaza Hotel Hong Kong
Hong Kong is known as the City of Life where excitement awaits every turn. Royal Plaza Hotel is located in Mongkok, the heart of Kowloon, which is a vivid area full of exotic experience of Hong Kong. The hotel is surrounded by numerous tourist attractions and entertainment venues that will fascinate even the most sophisticated visitors. For a unique Hong Kong experience in a dynamic location, we choose Royal Plaza Hotel.
Nearby are tons of shopping malls, local souvenir stores, restaurants and local tourist attractions. The hotel is connected to the Grand Century Place - a seven-story mall consists of a diverse mix of retailers, restaurants, cinemas and Children's playground. Outside hotel is the famed Nathen Road, Hong Kong's major tourist area. Five-minute walk from the hotel is Fa Yuen Street, where over a hundred stalls and shops selling a great variety of inexpensive fashion, accessories and toys. A few minutes walk from your hotel is the well-known Temple Street, one of Hong Kong's most famous night markets which is perfect for bargain-hunters. Stalls are set up at dusk selling clothes, electrics appliances, watches and other interesting items including knock-offs. Street performances, fortune tellers and food stalls attract many local residents as well as tourists. Another highlight nearby is the "Flower Market"; it is the city's most fragrant avenue where blossom from around the world line the stalls and shops.
Royal Plaza is conveniently attached to the railway link to Mainland China, as well as Hong Kong's other major transport modes, providing an unparallel advantage for both business and leisure travelers. A host of cultural attractions and one of the city's landmark shopping complexes are also found next door, making this the ideal place to begin your discovery of the unique vitality and dynamism of Hong Kong.
Owned and managed by Sun Hung Kai Property Limited, one of the largest land developers in Hong Kong, Royal Plaza Hotel is a paragon of taste and value. The hotel evokes the image of a castle-within-a-city, and offers generous servings of space throughout. Its interiors are a charming blend of the classical and the contemporary with a wide range of facilities which is equally appealing. Underlining all the luxury and the flair is a warm, welcoming philosophy of service. All of these features constitute an extraordinary brand of hospitality that ensures you will take home only fond memories of your visit.
In a land renowned for its cuisine, Royal Plaza Hotel's food and beverage offerings are a star attraction. The Chinese Restaurant, with versatile private rooms, is a top-of-the-line outlet that specializes in Cantonese and Shanghainese fare and an ideal venue for a large show kitchen and a relaxed dining area. La Fontana offers you a cozy space to unwind over drinks and hors d'oeuvres while enjoying live lounge music. Each outlet is a sterling showcase of talent and ambience.
Recreational facilities of Royal Plaza Hotel are most inviting. The 40-metre, outdoor Roman pool with seasonal heating and underwater music represents the quintessence of luxury, while the aromatherapy massage in the Vitalia Corner spell pure indulgence. For more active pursuits, the hotel's Definition Health Club comes complete with a gymnasium, aerobics room, solarium, Jacuzzi, sauna and steambath. Whether you are into fitness training, swimming, or simply lazing in the sun, Royal Plaza Hotel provides for your total well-being.
Jardin Secret Hotel Lhasa
Like an emerald on the bank of Lhasa River, the Jardin Secret Hotel is considered the local best in Tibet, with easy access to the city center and Lhasa's major points of interest.
The hotel opened in May 2007, and features free high speed internet access in hotel room, and free Wi-Fi in hotel lobby.
The Tibetan style architecture showcases key elements of traditional Tibetan art while still providing the comfort of modern facilities.
The hotel has 200 tastefully decorated rooms featuring individually-controlled air-conditioning, broadband internet access, cable TV with in-house movies, a refrigerator and mini bar, supplemental oxygen, and international long-distance direct dial (IDD) telephone service. The en suite bathroom is well-stocked with toiletries and includes a hairdryer.
Hotels of this standard were not available before 2007. Staying at this beautiful and clean hotel is an important part of your adventure in Tibet. It will enhance your travel experience and provides you with a refreshing oasis where you can rest your body while acclimatizing to the high elevation (11,000 feet). Travelers to Tibet no longer need to put up with primitive hotel accommodations.
Xian Grand Noble Hotel
Remodeled in 2009, Xian Grand Noble Hotel features prime location in the heart of the historical Xian. The hotel is ideally situated on one of Xian's most prosperous commercial street, close to many of the city's historical sites including the Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Great Mosque, Shaanxi History Museum & the Forest of Steles stone library. It makes a major difference compared to all other hotels in terms of unbeatable location, and is very convenient for China Spree travelers to explore this historical city in the evening.
The hotel's 428 elegantly designed air-conditioned rooms are equipped with High-speed Internet, private bath, cable and satellite TV, in-time safe, refrigerator and mini bar etc.
This hotel has a western style bakery offering burgers and yogurt.
The hotel features Free high speed internet access in hotel room, and Free Wi-Fi in lobby.
Chengdu Minshan Hotel
Remodeled in 2010, Chengdu Minshan Hotel is a new deluxe hotel located in the center of Chengdu, the largest city in Southwest China.
Unlike hotels in Beijing and Shanghai,which cater mainly to tourists, hotels in Chengdu rely more on the more lucrative Chinese Conferences and Business meetings. The hotel star-ratings in Chengdu are skewed by the focus on local Chinese market. While the prices are high, hotels in Chengdu generally fall short of the international standard expected by tourists.
Finding the right hotel in Chengdu for China Spree clients was not an easy choice. The advantage of Chengdu Minshan Hotel is its premium location, with new rooms and facilities. This hotel features a fine breakfast with variety and local flavors. The hotel is centrally located in the heart of Chengdu, near major tourist attractions, fine restaurants and shopping centers. The convenience of this location gives you a luxury of free exploration during your off time.
Mingshan Hotel features 305 rooms, elegantly decorated and provide a haven of comfort and relaxation amidst the bustling city life of Chengdu. All rooms are equipped with individually-controlled air-conditioning, broadband internet access, cable TV with in-house movie, mini-bar, complimentary tea and coffee, electronic lock and international long-distance direct dial (IDD) telephone. The en suite bathroom is well-stocked with toiletries and has a hairdryer.
Sheraton Guilin Hotel
Visit the Sheraton Guilin Hotel, ideally located along the Li River in the heart of the enchanting city of Guilin. Guilin has been an inspiration to Chinese poets and artists for centuries, thanks to its breathtaking scenery rich in limestone crags, deep caves, and lush paddy fields. Now, with the completion of a full renovation, the hotel is as beautiful as the landscape it calls home. Click Hotel Link
Dedicated to complete guest satisfaction, the Sheraton Guilin offers exceptional service including 24-hour room service, same day laundry and dry cleaning. The Business Center also offers fast Internet connection, postal, and other secretarial facilities. All rooms feature individually controlled heating and air-conditioning, IDD telephone, personal computer outlets, electronic door locks, combination of bath and shower with vanity and toilet, and more. Swim laps in the outdoor swimming pool or head to the gymnasium where you'll find all the gear for your cardiovascular training, bodybuilding, or simply toning your muscles. Sauna and massage facilities are also available, as well as poolside snacks and drinks in the summer.
Retreat to one of our 430 newly renovated guest rooms, including our 17 suites. Relax and unwind while you watch your favorite shows on flat-screen satellite TV, order in dinner, or surf the web online with our High Speed Internet Access. And get a great night's sleep on our famously comfortable Sheraton Sweet Sleeper (SM) Bed.


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Polly's Perfect Blueberry Pie
- Crust:
- 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 to 2/3 cup salad oil
- 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
- Pie Filling:
- 1 quart fresh blueberries, washed
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3/4 cup sugar
- Dash ground cinnamon
- Dash freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 4 teaspoons butter
Into a 9-inch pie plate, sift together the flour, sugar, and the salt. In a glass measuring cup, whisk together 1/2 cup salad oil and 3 tablespoons milk with a fork. Pour that over the flour mixture in pie plate and mix with a fork until all flour is evenly dampened. If it is still too dry to work with your hands, mix a little more oil with a little milk and add to flour mixture. With your hands press the dough evenly against the bottom and up the sides of the pie pan, allowing the excess to fall on the counter. (This will be the top crumble crust and is about 1/3 of the total crust mixture.) Sweep it into your hand and reserve in a small bowl. Crimp the edges of the bottom crust or use a fork dipped in milk to flatten the crust along the rim.
Berry pie filling:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
To the washed berries add cornstarch, sugar, cinnamon, and freshly grated nutmeg. Stir gently.
Place the berry mixture in the bottom crust and sprinkle lemon juice over it. Then with an ordinary teaspoon, place little 1/2 teaspoons soft butter evenly over the top of the berry filling.
Crumble the reserved crust on top of the pie.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes. Check it after 30 minutes. If crust is getting golden but pie filling is not quite congealed, tent the pie with aluminum foil to keep crust from getting too brown.
Serve with vanilla ice cream.
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Full Title: 16th Annual Conference of the International Associotiation for World
Short Title: IAWE 16
Date: 25-Jul-2010 - 27-Jul-2010
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Sociolinguistics
Subject Language(s): English (eng)
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The 16th Annual Conference of the International Association for World Englishes
(IAWE 16) is being hosted by Simon Fraser University at the Morris J. Wosk
Centre for Dialogue in Vancouver, Canada from July 25 to 27, 2010.
The conference theme is:
World Englishes Today: A Critical Reevaluation of Theory, Methodology, and
Pedagogy in Global Contexts
The following plenary speakers will address the conference. The general topics
of their talks are noted in parentheses.
- Dr. Braj B. Kachru, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA (focus:
theory; English in Asian Contexts)
- Dr. Sue Wright, University of Portsmouth, UK (focus: English in Europe)
- Dr. Nkonko Kamwangamalu, Howard University, Washington, D.C., USA (focus:
English in Africa)
In addition, focus lectures will be given by:
- Dr. Yamuna Kachru, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA (focus:
theory; Communication across Cultures in Englishes)
- Dr. Murray Munro, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada (focus: L2
Applied Phonetics)
- Dr. Elizabeth Martin, California State University, San Bernardino, USA (focus:
World Englishes and Advertising; English in France)
- Dr. Jamie Shinhee Lee, University of Michigan-Dearborn (focus: World Englishes
and the Media; English in Korea and Japan)
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What is actually the difference between Nitride bonded SiC and the regular SiC?
I noticed, unless it's the company's image editor, that the Nitride ones are more pale than yours is.
Okay. You convinced me.
How do you recommend to cut it into a 15" round shape?
I would not recommend cutting your own silicon carbide material. A professional with the proper cutting and safety equipment should be retained for such activities.
I was just wondering what you'd use to cut it into shape? A diamond cutter, perhaps?
I will be fast baking indoor pizza next week.
PNW,What is your oven's rated wattage for baking and broiling?- red.november
Just curious how SiC would affect bread baking given that it cooks so quickly
I want ask you about how you load your unbaked pizza onto the SiC. With only 6cm of clearance between your SiC and broiler element, how do you do it? Do you just shoot it into that narrow opening with a peel? Or, do you roll out the shelf from under the broiler element?
I realize that this thread appears to contain your most current information/experiences with the SiC material, but in an earlier thread dated October 2007 http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,5645.20.html , you replied:"I will add that I would suggest trying to find silicon carbide that isn't nitride bonded. It's a very strong material, but the nitride bonding decreases the density." The shelf that I purchased is nitride bonded, as is the one that you discuss in this current thread. Maybe I misunderstood the context of the Oct. '07 thread, but it appears that you have changed your opinion on the benefits of a nitride bonded shelf. What insight caused you to favor the nitride bonded version?
Also, I ran into a bit of a discrepancy with Seattle Pottery concerning the SiC shelf. I'm certainly not asking you to speak on behalf of them, but want to relay what happened. Their item #31257 (for which you provide an accurate link) is indeed a 16 X 16 X 5/8" SiC shelf. But according to them, this unit is not nitride bonded, it is their "regular" SiC shelf.
She added that they do carry a 16 X 16 nitride bonded SiC shelf, but that it is only .394" thick. She was not aware of them carrying a nitride bonded shelf, in that size, that was thicker. I just want to be sure that I'm cooking on the same material that you have been using. Since this material conducts heat so well, I opted to get the thinner (.394) nitride version over the thicker (.625) non-nitride SiC shelf.
Do you feel that will impact my baking performance or cause the baking surface to be more fragile?
Any problems with this shelf cracking when you place the raw pizza on it?
Did you do anything to prep the SiC shelf for its first use (cleaning or moderate temps)?
In what way can I expect the baking results to be different with the thinner shelf?
In your dough recipes, what hydration % have you found to be best on this cooking surface? Thanks again.
I did not discuss the weight of the shelf. The checkout calculator shows the item weight as 8.8 lbs. I thought that might be the gross weight for shipping purposes, but when I ran tracking info on it, FedEx listed the package weight at 10.5 pounds. They're usually pretty accurate. So without having an opportunity to weigh it myself, I would say that it's around 8 pounds.
Why may this shelf possibly be unsuitable for pizza? Won't the thinner shelf re-heat quickly for consecutive bakes?
Can I improve its performance by placing it on top of a cordierite shelf? Or is that defeating the whole purpose of the SiC material?
Would it be suitable for use in a gas fired oven?
The obvious reason is that if I used the broiler at such close proximity to the top of the pizza that it would burn it in no time.
I am wondering if the same results can be achieved by placing the surface in the middle of the oven.
Will the heat that is escaping from the open door have any effect on the temperature of the Carbide Surface?
Lastly, can you cook on the surface without using a pan or will it burn the bottom before properly cooking the top?
I have sourced one locally, the thickness is 1/2" as oppose to 5/8". Will it make a significant difference in the thermal energy?
The link is http://www.pshcanada.com/kiln-furn.htm. Would you happen to know the difference between nitride bonded & oxide bonded? Which is better; or does it really matter?
As you can see, they also sell a shelf that's Cordierite-mullite up to 1" thick. I know that there have been quite a few past threads about cordierite, but I'm not sure what mullite is? Would it work well as a pizza stone? How would it compare vs. Silicon Carbide?
Generically, SiC (nitride bonded in this case) has a thermal conductivity approximately 30 times greater than that of a typical baking stone.


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WebMemo #3493 on Asia and the Pacific
February 8, 2012
February 8, 2012 | WebMemo on Asia and the Pacific
On February 8, the United States and Japan jointly announced changes to the existing bilateral accord for realigning U.S. Marines on Okinawa. While both sides affirmed commitment to relocating a Marine air unit on the island, more significantly, the Obama Administration abandoned longstanding U.S. insistence that Japan fulfill pre-conditional commitments prior to Washington removing 8,000 Marines from Okinawa and returning U.S. bases to local control.
As a result, the U.S. has needlessly compromised military capabilities and significant negotiating leverage in favor of budgetary and political considerations. By de-linking the interconnected clauses of the accord, Japan achieved benefits earlier and without fulfilling the preconditions required by the original agreement. In return, the U.S. received nothing more tangible than yet another vague Japanese affirmation of its promise to make progress toward eventually fulfilling its commitments.
Few Details in Announced Revision
Contrary to media reports, the U.S. and Japan did not announce that 4,700 of the originally planned 8,000 Marines would go to Guam with the remainder heading further eastward. No details were provided on the size, composition, or destination of Marine redeployments from Okinawa.
The U.S. is reportedly considering altering Guam Agreement deployment plans—which would have moved Marine command elements to Guam and retained warfighters on Okinawa—and relying on rotational rather than permanent deployments. Washington was reportedly considering having more infantry, pilots, and logistics personnel amongst the Marines redeploying to Guam.[1] In additiona, a U.S. official commented last year that the Defense Department was considering "rotating Marine units deployed to Guam every several months rather than stationing them in Guam permanently."[2]
Washington and Tokyo did declare that they remain committed to the construction of the Futenma Replacement Facility (FRF) at Camp Schwab and adjacent waters in Henoko, Okinawa, for a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter unit as the only viable way forward. Both sides also affirmed the importance of Guam as a strategic hub to include Marines relocated from Okinawa.
Under the terms of the 2006 bilateral Guam Agreement—which updated and affirmed commitments made in 1996—the United States would not redeploy 8,000 Marines nor return military facilities south of the Kadena Air Base to Okinawan control until there had been "tangible progress toward completion of the Futenma Replacement Facility." Successive U.S. Administrations had used this clause to press Tokyo and Okinawa for constructing the alternative Marine air base, which faces local opposition.
What Is Driving the Deal?
U.S. acquiescence to altering the Guam Agreement is driven by two predominant factors. The first is responding to U.S. congressional concerns over rising military construction costs related to the Guam Agreement amid draconian defense budget cuts.
In the fiscal year (FY) 2012 defense budget, Congress slashed $150 million allocated for construction to accommodate the planned relocation of Marines from Okinawa to Guam. Congressional sources commented that the funding cut was not meant to eliminate the Guam Agreement but, rather, to pressure the Obama Administration to provide alternative options to mitigate the increased cost estimates. It was suggested that sending some of the Marines to existing U.S. bases in Hawaii or the mainland could restore Guam construction funding in the FY 2013 defense budget.
However, the congressional action led Tokyo to respond by cutting its own funding for the Guam Agreement by 80 percent and eliminating any spending on the Futenma move, thus making implementing the accord more problematic.
The second catalyst is an attempt to improve the atmosphere with Okinawa in hopes that it will reduce local resistance to continued U.S. base presence. Since the original 1996 agreement, Japan and Okinawa have repeatedly asked the U.S. for greater "flexibility"—i.e., concessions—to enable construction of the FRF, which faces strong local opposition.
But the Guam Agreement already consists of a number of U.S. compromises unilaterally reducing alliance military capabilities. In short, there is no military or strategic benefit either from the Guam Agreement or in today's revision: It is being conducted solely to respond to Okinawan demands to reduce the U.S. military footprint on the island.
Self-Imposed Injuries
The U.S. has also made a number of additional concessions since the signing of the Guam Agreement. Washington agreed to transfer at least five aircraft training exercises during the past six months from Okinawa to Guam. The Marine Corps has also self-imposed restrictions on its training activities on Okinawa.
Washington also agreed to change the Status of Forces Agreement to respond to Okinawan concerns. Under the revised plan, Japanese authorities will have jurisdiction over serious crimes committed by U.S. civilian base staff if U.S. authorities decide not to prosecute.
Tokyo has also sought to buy Okinawa's affections. The Noda administration rejected entreaties to use the renewal of Japan's 10-year economic aid package to Okinawa as leverage for achieving progress on the FRF. Instead, Noda decided to increase support to Okinawa by 27 percent in FY 2012. The funding would be provided in lump-sum subsidiary with no strings attached in hopes of sweetening the dialogue with Okinawa to induce the latter to accept the FRF plan.[3]
In response to these and other concessions, Okinawa Governor Hirokazu Nakaima has simply pocketed the benefits and stated that they have no impact on the need to move the Marine Corps air station off Okinawa.
What Do Okinawa Critics Want?
Okinawans opposed to the Guam Agreement range in their stated objectives from claiming to be against only constructing the alternative air station to those advocating removal of all U.S. military bases and personnel from Okinawa. Nago Mayor Susumu Inamine stated during a February 7 presentation in Washington that he advocated the removal of all U.S. Marine forces and bases from Okinawa, claiming that they account for 60 percent of the personnel and bases and "the majority of the crimes" on Okinawa.
A delegation of Japanese national legislators and non-government organizations visited Washington in January 2012 to demand the removal of all U.S. bases on Okinawa, including the U.S. Air Force Kadena Air Base.
What the U.S. Should Do
In looking forward, the U.S. should:
Correcting a Mistake
De-linking the components of the Guam Agreement was a mistake, since it did not provide the U.S. any tangible benefits. Moreover, it signaled to Okinawan opponents of the accord that the U.S. is more willing to provide concessions as a result of massive cuts to the defense budget.
If the U.S. wants to maintain the level of readiness required to respond to a crisis in Asia, it should start correcting the mistake of offering concessions on Okinawa that have not been reciprocated.
Bruce Klingner is Senior Research Fellow for Northeast Asia in the Asian Studies Center at The Heritage Foundation.
Show references in this report
[1] Mainichi Shimbun, "New Plan Surfaces to Relocate US Marines to Guam," November 14, 2011.
[2] Okinawa Times, "US DOD Official Confirms Possible Rotation of USMC Units Deployed to Guam," September 18, 2011.
[3]Editorial, "Calm, Rational Deliberation Needed on Futenma Issue," Daily Yomiuri, December 28, 2011, at http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/editorial/T111228003367.htm (February 8, 2012).


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- The U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team fell to China 0-3 (19-25, 22-25, 21-25) on Monday at the Four Nations Tournament in Leipzig, Germany. The U.S. Men's record is now 1-1 after they defeated Czech Republic 3-1 (25-20, 20-25, 26-24, 26-24) on Sunday. They will play host Germany on Tuesday. Germany is undefeated after beating Czech Republic, 3-1 (25-19, 25-21, 19-25, 25-22) in Monday's other match.
Riley Salmon (League City, Texas) led the U.S. Men on Monday with 10 points on eight kills and two blocks. Scott Touzinsky (St. Louis, Mo.) added nine points on nine kills. Gabe Gardner (San Clemente, Calif.), who played only the third set, scored eight points on seven kills and one block. Phil Eatherton (Glencoe, Mo.) tallied five points on five kills. Evan Patak (Pleasanton, Calif.), Brook Billings (Santa Barbara, Calif.) and Delano Thomas (Sacramento, Calif.) each scored four points. Patak had four kills while Billings and Thomas each had three kills and one block. Donald Suxho (Korce, Albania) scored three points on one ace, one kill and one block.
Using a different lineup from Sunday, U.S. Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand) started Salmon and Touzinsky at outside hitter, Thomas and Eatherton at middle blocker, Billings at opposite, Suxho at setter and Rich Lambourne (Tustin, Calif.) at libero. Patak came in as a substitute in the first two sets and Gardner replace Billings at opposite in the third set.
"China played very well tonight," McCutcheon said. "We used a different lineup and never really found our rhythm. It's disappointing to lose; but we're learning a lot about this group, which is ultimately why we're here."
It was a tough night of hitting for Team USA, with a hitting percentage of 34 percent while China's percentage was 40. The U.S. Men were also 55 percent excellent on serve reception as compared with China's 67 percent. China had three aces while the U.S. Men had one. Qiong Shen led China's scoring with 16 points on 15 kills and one block.
Leading 6-4 in the first set, China went on a four-point run, including a kill and a block and two U.S. errors, to take a six-point lead. The U.S. Men never got closer than five points down after that. Team USA kept the score closer in the second set, but China led 8-5 at the first technical timeout and 16-12 at the second. With China leading 19-16, a kill by Patak pulled the U.S. Men to within two points. But China scored three-straight points to make it 22-17. China reached set point first at 24-19. Team USA held off the set loss for three serves thanks to two kills from Patak and a Chinese attacking error. But a quick kill by Hongmin Bian ended the match at 25-22. Gardner seemed to give the U.S. Men a boost in the third set as he scored on two kills and a block in helping the team to an 8-7 lead at the first technical timeout. China led 16-14 at the second technical timeout, but then committed two straight errors to tie the score at 16-16. China called a timeout and came out firing, reeling off the next five points on two kills, a block and an ace to take the 21-16 lead and put the set and match out of reach.
Hugh McCutcheon on Sunday's victory over the Czech Republic:
"I thought the team fought hard tonight. We didn't play great, but we were able to find ways to win. Obviously, our arriving one day prior to the beginning of the tournament is not ideal preparation, but the guys dealt with the adversity well."
: The U.S. Men will be playing the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Exhibition for Volleyball against Argentina at 7 p.m. on May 27 at the Bren Events Center in Irvine, Calif. Go to
for more information.
Tickets for the FIVB World League matches in Hoffman Estates, Ill. (June 20-21 vs. Bulgaria), Green Bay, Wis. (June 27-28 vs. Finland) and Bloomington, Ill. (July 11-12 vs. Spain) are now on sale. To purchase tickets, go to the USA Volleyball World League site at
U.S. Men's Team Roster
2 Sean Rooney (OH, 6-9, Wheaton, Ill., Pepperdine)
4 Evan Patak (Opp, 6-8, Pleasanton, Calif., UC Santa Barbara)
5 Rich Lambourne (L, 6-3, Tustin, Calif., BYU)
6 Phil Eatherton (MB, 6-9, Glencoe, Mo., Ball State)
7 Donald Suxho (S, 6-5, Korce, Albania, USC bv)
10 Riley Salmon (OH, 6-6, League City, Texas, Pierce College)
11 Brook Billings (Opp, 6-5, Santa Barbara, Calif., USC)
12 Andrew Hein (MB, 6-11, Carol Stream, Ill., Pepperdine)
14 Kevin Hansen (S, 6-5, Newport Beach, Calif., Stanford)
15 Gabe Gardner (Opp, 6-9, San Clemente, Calif., Stanford)
17 Delano Thomas (MB, 6-7, Sacramento, Calif., Hawai'i)
18 Scott Touzinsky (OH, 6-6, St. Louis, Mo., Long Beach State)
Head Coach: Hugh McCutcheon
Team Manager: Russell Rose
Assistant Coach: Ron Larsen
Assistant Coach: Jay Hosack
Technical Coordinator: Jamie Morrison
Medical Support: Aaron Brock
Four Nations Tournament Results and Schedule All times PDT
May 11
USA def. Czech Republic, 20-25, 25-20, 26-24, 26-24
Germany def. China, 33-31, 26-28, 25-22, 25-19
May 12
China def. USA, 25-19, 25-22, 25-21
Germany def. Czech Republic, 25-19, 25-21, 19-25, 25-22
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8 a.m.: China vs. Czech Republic
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Romans 14:10-12; 1 Corinthians 3:10
The Bible talks about the Judgment Seat of Christ--also referred to as the bema--in three places: Romans 14:10-12; 1 Corinthians 3:10--4:5; and 2 Corinthians 5:1-10. Only church-age saints will appear at that judgment, as shown in 2 Corinthians 5:10: "For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ."
The purpose of the bema is an exhaustive evaluation of our lives. First Corinthians 4:5 says the Lord will come and "bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one's praise will come from God."
That passage reveals Paul's emphasis on the judgment seat of Christ. Notice that Paul says each man's praise will come to him from God. God gives rewards to the victors; He does not whip the losers. We know that He won't condemn us for our sins at that point, because Romans 8:1 says, "There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus."
Thus, the purpose of the judgment seat of Christ is to examine a Christian's total life. We will be recompensed for the deeds we have done, whether good or bad (2 Cor. 5:10). The term used there refers to a summing up and estimation of the total pattern of a believer's life. This overall focus should keep us from worrying over every stupid thing we've ever done, or thoughtless sin we have committed. It's a time of reward, not punishment.
At the same time, while we won't be condemned for our sins, our present lives do affect what will happen at the Judgment Seat of Christ. Here's how:
The greatest consequence of unfaithfulness here on earth is that it disappoints Christ. First John 2:28 says, "And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming." That is a sobering thought--we could be ashamed as we stand before the Lord. At the same time, it should encourage us with the prospect of receiving His lavish rewards if we serve Him faithfully during our time here on earth.
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After reuniting with Big, Carrie is finally ready to move out of her tiny apartment on the Upper East Side. The couple search everywhere for the perfect Manhattan abode, but once Carrie steps through this extravagant entrance, the hunt comes to a close. It's a prewar penthouse on Fifth Avenue with amazing light and French doors leading out to a rooftop garden. The closet is the only drawback, but after a remodeling job it becomes the most indulgent room in the house.
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The Xbox 360 Limited Edition Kinect Star Wars bundle with the first ever white Kinect Sensor offers hours of interesting play. The controller of the Kinect Xbox 360 is based on popular Star Wars characters R2-D2 and C-3PO. Use the Force like a Jedi and immerse yourself in the Star Wars experience you've always dreamed of, in ways you never imagined possible with this amazing Star Wars Video game. The 320GB hard disk in the console offers plenty of space to store all your favorite games. Whether you're an Xbox lover or a Star Wars fan, you're sure to love this game.
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Families recount stories of 1862 war victims
NEW ULM – Six direct descendants of U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 victims told their stories and discussed the aftermath of the battle for settler families Wednesday at the New Ulm Public Library.
Jan Klein, co-director of Family and Friends of Dakota War Victims, said Renville County suffered the most war casualties, with only six of 54 families returning to the county afterward. Indian Agent Thomas Galbraith compiled a casualty list of 737 names, but he said there were others whose identities were not established.
"Nearly all the people in Renville County either died, fled or were taken captive," Klein said. "Only six of 54 families returned, but those who did became leaders."
Interest in the war continues to climb, including people from Norway and Sweden who are "fascinated by the story," and have commented on the group's Facebook site, Klein said. The site is viewed by more than 450 people a week.
"My great-great-grandfather (John Clasen) and his son were killed by warriors while they were threshing in Milford Township. An Indian charged with the murders, was hung at Mankato," Klein said. "The original barn at the farm site still stands near the intersection of County Roads 11 and 27. There are five graves without names (or markers) nearby."
Other panelists included Klein's sister Joyce Klonz, a descendant of Carl and Johanna Heuer of Milford Township.
Klonz told stories of settlers' bodies that were mutilated.
"Anton Ochs helped defend New Ulm," said Owatonna veterinarian Matthew Boisen, a descendant of Anton and Walburga Ochs of Milford Township. "He later helped rebuild New Ulm, working as a contractor."
George Luskey, a Le Sueur native who now lives in Shakopee, said William Luskey, an Irishman, was one of the Le Sueur Tigers who defended New Ulm.
Luskey said six Tigers lost their lives in the Aug. 23, 1862 defense of New Ulm and were buried here.
Three months later, the bodies were retrieved and transported to Le Sueur for reburial, Luskey said.
Mary McConnell said her great-great-grandmother, Ellen McConnell, at age 70, and her son David walked 12 miles to Fort Ridgely following an attack at Birch Coulee. Ellen McConnell later received a $112 war reparation payment for losing a large family Bible brought to America from Scotland.
Joan Wilcox, of St. Cloud, said there were no militia or soldiers in Kandiyohi or Swift County where the Dakota attacked settlers near West Lake, now called Munson Lake.
"Life on the prairie was lonely, but two vastly different cultures coexisted until Aug. 20, 1862 when 25 to 30 warriors attacked settlers near West and Norway lakes," Wilcox said. "An historical marker for the attacks stands in Lebanon Cemetery in New London."
Klein said the war resulted in serious trauma to widows and orphans who lost family members.
"It was PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), but nobody knew what that was back then," Klein said. "Some of the next things we'll research is what happened to the survivors of war victims. We're here today, but how did we get here?"
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A ceremony will take place at 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 25 at the Fort Ridgely Cemetery south of Fairfax to remember the soldiers and settlers who lost their lives in the U.S. Dakota War of 1862.
Estimates range from 600-800 people killed in the Minnesota River Valley and vicinity during the six-week war. The 24 soldiers killed at the Battle of Redwood Ferry are buried in the fort's cemetery.
The ceremony is under the auspices of the Civil War Commemorative Task Force. Speakers include Secretary of State Mark Ritchie; Rep. Dean Urdahl, R-Acton Township; Pat Gaarder of the Minnesota Historical Society; John Williamson, a descendant of missionaries who worked with the Dakota; Jan Klein, co-chair of Family and Friends of Dakota War Victims; and John Grabko, representing the Fillmore County soldiers killed at Redwood Ferry.
The deaths of Little Crow and other Dakota were remembered at a similar July 6 observance in Hutchinson.
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Winter 2013
Kinsey Director Honored by AAAS
Dr. Julia Heiman becomes a fellow of AAAS.
Evolution's Empress
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Announcing the 2013 Student Grant Winners
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Kinsey Research In Sweden
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New Publications from Kinsey Institute Researchers
Postpartum stress and sexuality, hook-up culture & behavior, and more scientific publications.
Kinsey Institute Mourns Dr. Leah Cahan Schaefer
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About the Author: Donald Gips is the U.S. Ambassador to South Africa.
PEPFAR -- the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief -- is the largest commitment in history by a single nation to combat a disease. Our partnership with South Africa -- the largest PEPFAR investment country -- has delivered comprehensive HIV/AIDS services to millions of South Africans. We are literally saving lives.
In 2010 alone, five million South Africans received HIV testing and counseling and nearly 920,000 additional adults and children received antiretroviral therapy with U.S. support. We doubled the number of primary health care clinics able to treat people with HIV/AIDS through the training and mentoring of medical professionals, the enhancement of drug delivery systems, and the renovation of clinics.
And we continue to celebrate breakthroughs in South Africa, including the microbicide research carried out by Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa at the University of KwaZulu Natal, with funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development as part of PEPFAR.
With the leadership of President Jacob Zuma and the Ministry of Health, and the incredible energy and dedication of the entire HIV/AIDS activist and support community, we know South Africa can win the battle against HIV.
Many policymakers and program implementers agree that PEPFAR is at a key turning point; the biggest challenge going forward is to transform this successful global AIDS initiative from an emergency response in the face of a worldwide epidemic into a sustainable chronic disease program. The PEPFAR Partnership Framework begins to outline our strategy in supporting a sustainable, South African-led response to the epidemic. The metric for success is not dollars spent on antiretroviral treatment (ART), but actual lives saved.
The comprehensive approach we are pursuing under the U.S. Global Health Initiative, which includes a focus on maternal and child health, on strengthening health systems, and -- yes -- on scaling up support for HIV treatment. This effort will have a significant and swift impact on the longevity and quality of life of millions of people now suffering from this preventable and treatable disease. Our work with nations on Partnership Frameworks provides a vehicle for achieving this, and we want to make sure that, together, we make the most of this opportunity.
In the end, however, it is up to the people of South Africa to defeat this disease. To echo President Zuma, in recent remarks, "We must accept that we need to work harder, and with renewed focus, to implement the strategy that we have developed together. We need to do more, and we need to do better, together…."
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peeker643 wrote:What's that do to Pleskoff's boy, Chisenhall? Just a platoon guy while he smooths out issues?
It'll be interesting to see how they approach Chisenhall. His lefty splits in the minors are as follows:
2013: .200/.254/.385/.638
2012: .230/.253/.368/.621
2011: .224/.285/.456/.741
2010: .234/.320/.383/.703
2009: .241/.337/.424/.761
Decent pop against southpaws. But those averages and OBPs facing Double and Triple-A pitching are ugly. No reason to believe that'll change at this level. But, he's always hit righties and has a little bit of pop against lefties that prevents him from being completely useless.
I feel like he's supposed to get it, like Bernie said, but I see his ceiling as a platoon player, and 3B platoons aren't exactly commonplace. Plus, he's a minus defender. How much does he have to produce offensively to outhit the frying pan on his hand?
Issue with a guy like Ramirez, or somebody similar, is that he's a one-year stopgap and we aren't rich with minor league 3B. Chisenhall's an important piece of this puzzle, and he only has one season worth of plate appearances, but his holes are very clear.
I'm pretty hard on him. Maybe I should relax my stance. But there's not much about him that screams everyday 3B.


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At the GPU Technology Conference Cray announced that it is developing blades based on the Nvidia Tesla 20-series computing cards for the Cray XE6 product line. The combination of Cray's new Gemini system interconnect featured in the Cray XE6 system paired with Nvidia GPUs will give Cray XE6 customers a powerful combination of scalability and production-quality GPU-based high performance computing (HPC) in a single system.
"Our customers have expressed a growing interest in having accelerator technology in Cray systems, and we believe a Cray XE6 blade with Nvidia GPUs will provide the performance, scalability, and reliability that a growing segment of our customer base is looking for. The use of GPUs as accelerators in the HPC marketplace is maturing," said Barry Bolding, vice president of Cray's products division.
With this future addition, Cray will be able to offer its customers a full range of accelerator solutions for HPC - from the deskside to the supercomputer. The Cray CX line of deskside and midrange systems, including the Cray CX1 and Cray CX1000 systems, are currently available with Nvidia Tesla GPUs.
Fully upgradeable from the Cray XT5 and Cray XT6 line of supercomputers, the Cray XE6 system delivers improved network performance and features additional enhancements such as improved network resiliency, a mature and scalable software environment and the ability to run a broad array of ISV applications with the latest version of the Cray Linux Environment.
Nvidia Tesla C2050 and C2070 computing processor boards are single-chip cards with 3GB and 6GB (respectively) of on-board GDDR5 memory (with ECC enabled, user available memory will be 2.625GB for a C2050 and to 5.25GB for a C2070) with 384-bit interface operating at 1.5GHz. Nvidia Tesla 2000-series deliver up to 515GFLOPS of double-precision peak performance and are based on the GF100/T20 chips with 448 stream processors operating at 1.15GHz.
Nvidia Tesla 2000-series cards and compute modules are now available from all major suppliers of systems for high-performance computing, including Cray, Dell, HP, IBM, SGI and others.
Cray and Nvidia continue to work together on the development of future GPU accelerator technologies in HPC as a potential path towards exascale computing. Cray is partnering with Nvidia on a team that was recently awarded a $25 million research grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) as part of its Ubiquitous High Performance Computing (UHPC) program.
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