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2008 PARALYMPIC GAMES: U.S. Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team Defeats China, 75-31, to Advance to Semifinal
BEIJING, China -The U.S. Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team easily defeated China, 75-31, on Friday to advance to the semifinal round of competition at the Paralympic Games. The experience, speed and height of the U.S. were no match for the new and developing team from China.
"I'm very pleased with our performance today," said U.S. head coach Ron Lykins (Stillwater, Minn.). "We're improving in each game we play and that's critical because we're going to have to play our best game of the tournament on Saturday in the semifinals."
Eleven U.S. players got on the scoreboard against China. The team was led by Loraine Gonzales (Ft. Worth, Texas) who posted a double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds and Jennifer Ruddell (Rome, Ga.) who scored 16 points.
The American defense has been stellar throughout this tournament and Friday was no exception. The U.S. forced 24 turnovers, 18 of which were steals, and created 22 points off turnovers.
"Our goal is go out and improve with every game and not take other teams lightly and I think we've done that," said Ruddell. "We're excited to be in the semifinal game and it doesn't matter who we play because we're focused on ourselves and what we can control. If we play our game the way we're supposed to play it, everything will come together for us."
The U.S. will face Australia in the semifinals on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 7:00 p.m. at the National Indoor Stadium.
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I probably did this way wrong. I just figured this would be pretty simple (installing Rails in Ubuntu was a piece of cake)
I started by using the Ruby that came preinstalled. I guess that's wrong. Rails says its broken but doesnt really say why or how.
With the preinstalled rails I installed rubygems, then with gem I installed rails capistrano and rmagick (getting imagemagick installed was a lot of fun )
Got my site up and running but little things would break, like script/console (complained it couldn't find readline)
So I poked around on Google and found how the preinstalled Ruby is broken (again with no real reason why, I guess readline?) and so I went and installed Ruby from DarwinPorts.
But then Ruby didn't think gem was installed anymore, so I reinstalled it. Then I had to reinstall rails via gem again.
Now I am reinstalling rmagick because again script/console complains it is missing. I am installing it via gem. I'm hoping this will be the final step I need to take.
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Green Foods Corporation, Organic Matcha Green Tea, 5.5 oz (156 g)
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- Ceremonial Grade Matcha Green Tea Drink
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- 10 X's More Potent + 137 X's More EGCG's than Regular Green Tea
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Mix 2 teaspoon (5 g) into 6 to 8 oz of cold or hot water to enjoy a delicious and nutritious beverage. Be creative - make your own matcha latte, smoothie, iced tea, ice cream, and pudding.
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Organic brown rice solids.
Contains no added salt, colorings, or fillers. Free of animal products, gluten, soy, corn, wheat and yeast.
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I would honestly give this 0 stars if I could. I hate how misleading the advertising it but I guess it's my fault that I thought I was getting quality matcha for a fraction of the price I normally do. This is definatly not ceremonial grade matcha. It tastes horrible and disgusting, not to mention it is only 20% matcha. Don't waste your money.
Good quality matcha tea should be bright electric green in color and NOT other shades of green. The tub I received is a dull army green color with acidic aftertaste. Have written in, hope I get a refund for this.
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I love this product with a cup in the morning with a little honey!
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This has a weird fishy taste to it, didnt like it.
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Terrible "matcha"!
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This is truly false advertising by the manufacturer. It's not "ceremonial" high quality. It has a terrible dull murky swamp green colour and tastes very faintly of green tea and more of brown rice. Stopped drinking mine and tempted to throw it away. Can't bring myself to finish it. There is a reason why it's so cheap. Because it's absolutely rubbish.


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Norma,Gus looks a little nervous there with that "Sicilian necktie" so close to his throat! Sicilian necktie:Piano wire used to strangle the Mafioso's target.http://www.netplaces.com/mafia/mafia-lingo/
The cheese today was 2.01 a lb. when I purchased it. I think that is a good price for cheese that works well on my Detroit style pizzas.
Norma,Great price for the cheese - that would cut my cost by 3/4 at retail prices! How did you like the 70% versus the 75% hydration?Cheers,Britt
Brown Dogs Jeff Smoevitchs award winning Detroit style pizza.
Norma, do you know the hydration of their dough?
Norma - The "using less yeast in Vegas" part throws me off - wouldn't you use more yeast at a lower altitude? Seems to me the greater air pressure at lower altitude would require more leavening, not less, but I've never thought about it before, always lived pretty close to sea level my entire life.Britt
Norma,Thanks for the link. This was posted in response to the OP's question: "You may need to decrease yeast due to lower atmospheric pressure and to increase hydration due to dryer air." The first part backs up what I thought - you need more yeast at lower altitudes, not less. Maybe the guy was just flustered during the interview and mis-spoke.Cheers,Britt
Oops! You beat me by a day with the Freep article. I need new tennies.
Norma,One of our members posted the following document at the Buddy's thread:http://detroitstylepizza.com/become-a-certified-detroit-style-pizza-maker/
Norma,One of our members posted the following document at the Buddy's thread:http://detroitstylepizza.com/become-a-certified-detroit-style-pizza-maker/I think you will find the hydration statement of interest.Peter
That's the best laugh I've had in a while. And only $3000; what a joke bargain... A quote by David Hannum but often credited to P. T. Barnum comes to mind.
Norma,You might want to start your own certification program and organization. You can call it AVPD, or Associazone Verace Pizza Detroita. Or maybe Vera Pizza Detroita Michigana. Those names will command big fees.BTW, Buddy's apparently would not be able to be certified by Shawn because they use conveyor ovens, not the required deck ovens. I would imagine that Buddy's is very disappointed.Peter


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'Green' Magic Word for Bronx
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NEW YORK–Bronx Community College (BCC) and its
newly funded Center for Sustainable Energy will be among the initial
participants in a "Green Zones" demonstration program by the New York
Power Authority (NYPA) to encourage the use of electric vehicles (EVs)
and other emerging technologies for cleaner air.
"The 'Green Zones' program will improve air quality
by substituting environmentally cleaner electric-drive vehicles and
electric outdoor power equipment for conventional vehicles and
equipment," said Eugene W. Zeltmann, NYPA president and chief executive
officer. "We're looking forward to working with Bronx Community College
and the other program participants as we forge ahead in our statewide
efforts to introduce new clean technologies that also reduce foreign oil
BCC will receive three utility vehicles—a
Taylor-Dunn Electruck and two GEM (Global Electric Motor) neighborhood
electric vehicles—and one electric ox mower, for lawn-care maintenance
at the 43-acre campus.
"Electric vehicles make a lot of sense for clearly
defined areas like college campuses, where vehicles are used for short
distances and are restricted to low speeds," said Carolyn Williams, BCC
president. "They're a practical, economic solution for improving air
quality, and we're looking forward to working with the Power Authority
to demonstrate them and other electric power equipment."
Every six months, Bronx Community College and the
other participants will provide NYPA with recorded mileage and other
performance data for the new purchases.
Under the multiyear Green Zones program, NYPA will
help finance and obtain electric and hybrid-electric vehicles and
outdoor equipment to replace standard vehicles and equipment at areas
such as college campuses and parks. It has budgeted for 2005 more than
$200,000 for the program.
As examples of its funding, NYPA will pay the
higher incremental cost, up to $4,000, for hybrid-electric vehicles, and
for half the cost of off-road electric vehicles and electric power
equipment like lawn mowers. (Gasoline-powered lawn equipment is a
potent—and often unregulated—source of pollution.) The Power Authority
will also cover the cost of the electric-vehicle charging stations.
The other parties that are participants in Green
Zones are the Hudson River Park Trust, Queens College, Bethpage State
Park, the Niagara Reservation State Park, the Utica Department of Parks
and Recreation, and the White Plains Recreation and Parks Department.
In the last decade, the Power Authority has helped
put a total of 750 electric and hybrid-electric vehicles in service, for
its own fleet and those of its electricity customers and other entities.
Collectively, the vehicles, which range from three-wheel parking
enforcement vehicles to full-size transit buses, have traveled more than
four million miles.
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TB researcher named new Francis B. Trudeau chair
SARANAC LAKE – The board of trustees of the Trudeau Institute has named senior faculty member Andrea Cooper the inaugural Francis B. Trudeau chair in tuberculosis and related research.
The chair was established in recognition of Dr. Frank Trudeau's 40 years of dedicated service to the Institute.
Cooper began her scientific career at The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, where she helped describe the interaction between macrophages and protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania. Moving to the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md., Cooper expanded her investigation of leishmaniasis and leishmanial antigens to include the T-cell-mediated response of patients suffering from cutaneous, mucocutaneous and visceral forms of this disease.
She then moved to the Mycobacterial Research Labs at Colorado State University, where she began studying the protective immune response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a pathogen with a similar lifestyle to Leishmania but with a much greater impact on world health.
In January 2002, Cooper joined the faculty of the Trudeau Institute, allowing her to focus her investigations into the cellular immune response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Her Trudeau Institute laboratory is working to understand how exactly the bacterium that causes tuberculosis manipulates the human immune response. Such information will lead to improved vaccines against tuberculosis and other diseases of the lung.
"On behalf of the Trudeau Institute's Board of Trustees, I am delighted to recognize Dr. Cooper's accomplishments in lung research and her commitment to the Trudeau Institute," said Ronald H. Goldfarb, the institute's president, CEO and director. "I believe her many accomplishments in the field, combined with her stellar work ethic, make her deserving of this special honor."
"I am extremely honored to have been appointed to this chair. I never met Dr. Francis Trudeau (who died in 1995), but I know of his commitment to ensuring the continuation of world-renowned research in the inspiring environment of the Adirondacks," Cooper said. "During my 10 years at the institute, my research has developed tremendously and this bears witness to the vision of Dr. Trudeau in developing this center for quiet contemplation from the sanitarium and research laboratories started by his grandfather and maintained by his father. Tuberculosis research at the Institute is returning to its roots as we pursue patient-based studies in populations throughout the world. I hope Dr. Trudeau would be pleased to think that the Institute he created can be the center of an international program that we hope will change the way we treat this most persistent and damaging disease."
Cooper earned her Bachelor of Science in zoology from University College London in 1985 and her Ph.D. in Immunoparasitology from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in 1989. She has authored more than 80 peer-reviewed articles and has served on the editorial board of Infection and Immunity, as a section editor for the Journal of Immunology, and as an executive editor for the European Journal of Immunology.
Cooper is a member of the faculty of 1000 and is a standing member of the National Institute of Health grant review committee for AIDS and Opportunistic Infections. She was previously awarded the prestigious DeSouza Research Award from the American Lung Association of the Southwest in 2008.


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TwoDog2 wrote:I will keep you updated - I am scouting around for a good option!
sherubtse wrote:Very interesting indeed, TwoDog2!
I'll have a serious look at the offer, as well as the teas you have for sale. Might even ask a few questions and/or seek guidance on choices.
Best wishes,
sherubtse wrote:OK. I have taken a cursory glance at your site, and have a few questions:
1. There are no shipping options mentioned, though you do give some general shipping info. Could you provide more details about shipping methods, rates, etc.?
2. Which is better for the new puer drinker - cakes/compressed or loose?
3. There are numerous terms used which (thankfully) you translate with short explanations, e.g., huigan, kuwei, gongting, etc. Which of these characteristics are important when choosing teas for the novice?
4. Along with the teas you have mentioned previously in this thread (2004 Jianshen Tuo & 2011 Dayi Wuzideng Ripe), I have selected a few others for consideration:
- 2012 White 2 Tea Taochaju Giant Steps
- 2008 Haichao Chenxiang
- 2006 Yunhai Nannuo
- 2007 Jin Gui Lincang
- 2005 Ripe Bulang Maocha
- 2006 Ripe Gongting Maocha
Would you please offer suggestions about the suitability of these for the afore-mentioned novice drinker?
Many thanks.
Best wishes,
sherubtse wrote:I should also say that I appreciate your no-nonsense, down-to earth approach to the subject of puers - a real boon for rank novices like myself. Thanks!
Best wishes,
sherubtse wrote:I finally fired an order off, after much delay. My package arrived on Tuesday, 2 weeks to the day from when I ordered and about 10 days from the time it was shipped.
I was quite pleased with the speed of delivery, as well to see that TwoDog2 had the tea very well packed. Several complimentary samples were sent, along with a hand-written note. If the teas are as good as TwoDog2's service, they should be fantastic! Many thanks TwoDog2.
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DescriptionPachygrapsus marmoratus has a shell (carapace) length of up to 3.6 cm. It is violet brown to almost black in colour with a marbled pattern of yellowish brown. The carapace is almost square and slightly broader than long, with distinct diagonal ridges visible. It has a convex shape both longitudinally and transversely. The front edge between the eyes is particularly straight and wide with three pointed teeth on each side. The chelipeds are large and slightly unequal in size. The male chelipeds are more robust than those of the female. The closest segment to the carapace (merus) on the walking legs are prominent, and the last segment (dactyl) has small spines.This species can be distinguished from the two other species of Pachygrapsus occurring in the Mediterranean by the three teeth on the front of the carapace antero-lateral margins. It is very quick moving and exceedingly difficult to catch on account of its singular ability to slip into the narrowest of crevices.


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Get an overview of this hotelHotel in Huntsville with free breakfast and outdoor pool
Located in the heart of Huntsville, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Madison Square Mall, Oakwood University, and University of Alabama-Huntsville. Sci-Quest North Alabama Science Center is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.
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An outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a spa tub, a 24-hour business center, and a meeting room.
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In addition to an outdoor pool, Clarion Inn provides a spa tub and a fitness center. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access.
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Heidenau 110/80HB-19 Catspaw Tyre Tubeless K76 (59H)Heidenau K76 for Adventure or Dual Sport. This tyre is intended primarily for road use, but has relatively wide grooves between the tread blocks so it can be usable in milder dirt conditions such as gravel roads or perhaps some two track where the soil is relatively firm. The K76 tyre will channel water well on the road in a heavy rainstorm. As an adventure or dual sport tyre lets call its orientation 90% road and 10% dirt. The tread pattern for this tyre is similar to the Metzler Tourance. The tread compound is perhaps a bit softer and the tyre a little stickier than the Tourance
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Achilles Tendinopathy
Tendons connect muscle to bone and often connect near a joint. Tendinopathy is an injury to the tendon. It can cause pain and swelling and makes it difficult to move. Tendinopathy may be:
- Tendonitis—inflammation of the tendon
- Tendinosis—tiny tears in the tendon with no significant inflammation
The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. An Achilles tendinopathy is pain in this tendon.
Achilles Tendonitis
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Tendinopathy is generally caused by overuse of a muscle-tendon unit. Over time, the strain on the tendon causes structural changes within the tendon itself.
Overuse of the Achilles tendon can occur with activities such as:
- Increasing your speed or running long distances too quickly
- Suddenly adding strenuous hills or stair climbing to your exercise routine
- Doing too much too soon after taking time away from exercising
- A sudden or violent contraction of the calf muscles, such as during an all-out sprint
- Running too much
- Lack of flexibility of the calf muscles
Factors that increase your risk of getting Achilles tendinopathy include:
- Improper or badly worn footwear
- Inflexibility of the calf muscles
- An improper training program—such as increasing intensity too quickly
- Increasing age—normal wear and tear can make the tendon more vulnerable to injury
Symptoms of tendinopathy may include:
- Tenderness—usually just above the heel bone and often more noticeable in the morning
- Stiffness that gradually eases as the tendon is warmed-up
- Pain after activity that gradually worsens
- Radiating or localized pain along the tendon during and/or after running
- Swelling in the area of the Achilles tendon
- Pain at the back of the ankle
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and exercise habits. A physical exam will be done. Your doctor will likely make a diagnosis based on the exam and history.
Further test may be ordered if the injury is severe or is not healing as expected. Images of the bones and tendons may be taken with:
- X-rays
- Ultrasound
- MRI scan
Tendinopathy and the associated pain may take months to resolve. It can be frustrating but it is important to follow through with recommended treatment.
Rest and Ice
Rest and ice are the first steps. Take a break from any activity that causes pain. Switch to activities that do not put stress on the tendon. Avoid uphill and irregular surfaces. Swimming is a good option. Once the pain has gone, gradually increase your activity levels.
Place ice or an ice pack on the area for 15-20 minutes at a time. This can help the first few days after the injury. It may also help after activity, if you have activity related pain.
Foot and Ankle Support
You may be advised to wear a shoe insert. It will place your foot in the correct position for walking and running.
Taping your ankle during activity may also help. Talk to your doctor or a physical therapist before using this option. They can show you the proper way to wrap your foot.
Physical Therapy
More severe or recurring injuries may need physical therapy. Therapy may include:
- Stretching
- Massage
- Ultrasound
- Strengthening exercises, focused on the calf muscles
To help manage pain your doctor may recommend:
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin or ibuprofen
- Topical pain relievers that are applied to the skin
- Prescription pain relievers
If you are diagnosed with this condition, follow your doctor's instructions .
To decrease your chances of getting Achilles tendonitis:
- Wear appropriate footwear for your sport.
- Do not use shoes beyond the recommended duration. This will depend on:
- How frequently you exercise
- The surface on which you exercise
- The conditions in which you exercise
- Gradually add hill work, stairs, speed, and distance to your routine.
- Stretch and strengthen the calf muscles regularly.
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Residents prepare for transition
September 29, 2007
The impact Cannon Air Force Base's new mission will have on the local community is still unknown.
Everett Frost, vice chairman for the Local Growth Management Organization, said his group plans to use Defense Department funds to hire a consulting firm to study plans for Cannon and make projections in the hope of readying Clovis and Portales for the future.
"The assumption is that if you add the numbers that have been talked about there will be housing, infrastructure, public health, education, transportation and public safety needs," he said. "These are all things that with the additional group of people coming in, the area needs to plan for."
Frost said concerns exist with quality of life issues, like recreational facilities and opportunities for families in the region.
Details on personnel and arrival times aren't firm because Cannon remains a fighter wing. When Air Force Special Operations Command takes over Cannon on Monday, plans for funding, troop and asset movements will become more clear, Frost said.
"The change of mission is the next important step and then when the new command is in position, we'll start to learn more," he said.
"We don't have the kind of specifics at this time because the Air Force needs to change command (at Cannon) and the appropriations needs to work its way through."
Frost said current estimates are based on an Environmental Impact Statement generated by the Air Force, which projects an influx of about 5,600 people at Cannon over the next few years.
The projected population is comparable to the number stationed at Cannon during the F-111 mission of the 1990s. In more recent years, Cannon has been home to more than 4,000 people.
Clovis Mayor David Lansford said Cannon's population will temporarily drop as more personnel leave than arrive initially. Military projections indicate the dip will last through 2008.
"I think there's a realization there's going to be a dip for a time," he said. "If we're patient and persistent, things are going to work themselves out. The community is grateful for the fact we've received a new mission, we're optimistic yet patient waiting for that mission to come to fruition."
Frost said his group has learned the force structure of special operations tends to be populated more by non-commissioned officers and low-level officers, while the current structure at Cannon is inclined toward lower-level airmen and a few officers. Also, special operations personnel tend to transfer less often than fighter wing personnel.
That will play out in housing and education needs, he said.
Electricity, water and sewer planning must take place to support new construction. Also, the hospital at Cannon is not a full-service hospital and many military members will frequent local civilian medical facilities.
Lansford said it would take about 18 months to develop a plan once a consultant is hired.
The plan will look at "the whole scope of community life," the mayor said.
Schools and housing are the predominant concerns, he said.
The Clovis area currently has about 400 homes on the market, compared to about 45 two years ago, Lansford said. But he sees the bright side: "If you're going to move out one whole mission, you have to empty out the homes those people are living in before you can fill those homes."
Frost said when the F-111 mission was being brought to Cannon the local communities worked with the Air Force to create additional housing in Clovis and Portales. The 801 housing developments, occupied by Cannon personnel and managed by the Air Force but located off base, are examples of cooperation.
"We want to coordinate with the Air Force and we want to cooperate. The Air Force doesn't require us to do this; it's in our self-interest to do this," Frost said.
"This is something we would do anyway, this is just going to be a more sudden change than would normally occur in community planning."
— The Associated Press contributed to this report


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1/13/2013 (4 years ago)
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1/13/2013 (4 years ago)
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Keywords: Fr. G. Peter Irving III, Holy Innocents Long Beach, culture of death, culture of life, St. John the Baptist
LONG BEACH, CA (Catholic Online) - Our contemporary culture has become one of silliness and superficiality. We tend to live on the surface of life and allow ourselves to be swept away by the winds of every fashion and trend, opinion and whim. We live unreflective, shallow lives.
If you need proof, listen to the conversations of people or look at their Facebook postings. So much of it is senseless, stupid and inane.
Consider the entertainments that captivate the public's interest from Lady Gaga (although her light is fading) and the Kardashians to Glee, Dancing with the Stars and the spate of vampire themed movies and shows.
Then there's MTV which had to reinvent itself because the 24 hour music video format long ago ran its course. Still dedicated to sleaze, MTV's menu of programming, which includes popular shows like "Snooki" and "Jersey Shore," makes MTV deserving of the nickname, "EMPTY-V" ("empty viewing").
I could give you many more examples from the world of sports, fashion, advertising, music, etc., that underscore the vapidity and moral decadence of our modern culture but I will spare you.
As a culture we have become the polar opposites of the great St. John the Baptist who was anything but a "reed swayed by the wind." He was not a man carried away by boorish entertainments like the shallow, little man, Herod Antipas, who gave the order for his execution. Hence, all these centuries later the Baptist still entertains us (in the original sense of the Latin inter- + tenire, meaning to hold our attention) and the depthless Herod completely bores us.
As the Christmas Season of the new liturgical year rapidly approaches its grand finale with the Baptism of the Lord this coming Sunday, the blessed figure of Christ's precursor once again enters the spotlight in today's Gospel.
John the Baptist is not by any means a peripheral figure in the history of salvation. In the "ranking" of the saints in the Church's litanies, for example, he is always near the top.
Over the centuries we see St. John the Baptist vying with St. Joseph for the "spot" in the list of Saints which comes after Our Lady and the Angels. This, of course, is how we view it through the lens of our earthbound existence. In heaven, needless to say, there is no jockeying for positions of honor or prestige.
Fact is among all the holy men and women of history there are few greater than St. John the Baptist. Why is this so?
First, we have the testimony of Jesus Himself who said: "I tell you the truth: Among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist ... (St. Matthew 11:11).
Second, there are the extraordinary circumstances surrounding his unlikely birth. He came into this world through the marital embrace of his aged parents, Zachary and Elizabeth.
Elizabeth had been unable to conceive throughout her long married life until shortly after the Angel had told her dumbstruck husband that their prayer had been heard. Elizabeth would conceive and bear him a son! The Angel even told the Zachary the name he was to give to this child.
There is an important observation to be made here: the angel told Zachary that "their prayer had been heard." What prayer? Their ceaseless prayer to God that He would bless their marriage with children. How completely alien to the mindset of our antecedents in the faith is our modern, first world attitude toward marriage and the openness to life.
In the Bible and in Christian influenced societies children are considered a great blessing. In the society in which we live, children are considered a burden or even worse, a curse.
In 2008 when the now twice-elected president Barack Obama was candidate Obama he made a very telling, off-teleprompter remark. At a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, when addressing the issue of sex education and related matters, he said:
"I've got two daughters, 9 years old and 6 years old. I am going to teach them first of all about values and morals. But if they make a mistake, I don't want them punished with a baby."
At the time, his calculating handlers and delirious supporters tried to argue that this was an off-the-cuff remark and that Obama did not really mean it quite that way. But he did. When he went off script, the unvarnished Barack Obama and what he really thinks, was revealed.
He said he will teach his daughters "values and morals." By that he meant to say he will tell them: be sure to use contraception. And, if it doesn't work (which is often the case), kill the baby. This is the moral framework out of which President Obama operates and, sadly, it is a moral framework which obviously resonates with the millions of Americans who voted for him not just once, but twice.
Our "celebrity president" who regularly appears on popular programs like The View and late night talk shows is a sort of icon of our insipid and morally bereft society. While still millions of Americans firmly reject the extremist views of our nation's chief executive, in so many ways President Obama serves as a mirror reflecting all too clearly the moribund state of the modern American body politic.
Boston College philosopher and convert, Dr. Peter Kreeft, sizes up both the world view of our president as well as that of perhaps half of our nation's population, in an unrelated comment he made about modernists. Here's what he wrote:
"The essence of modernity is the death of the spiritual. The modernist is someone who is more concerned about air pollution than soul pollution. A modernist is someone who wants clean air so he can breathe dirty words. A modernist cares about big things, like whales, more than little things, like fetuses; big things like governments, more than little things like families and neighborhoods; big things like states, which last hundreds of years, more than little things like souls, which last forever" (C.S. Lewis for the Third Millennium: Six Essays on The Abolition of Man).
This is the bad news that we did not want to hear from the doctor (of Philosophy!) but which we so desperately needed to hear. It doesn't look good. The disease is extremely serious and potentially fatal but it doesn't have to be. As a culture we are in the throes of spiritual death but it is still possible that we could be brought back to life. The prognosis is poor but there is hope. The diagnosis is dire, but there is a cure.
And where shall we find the cure? It is nearer to you than your local pharmacy or medical center. The cure is found in the "prescription" given to us by a man who had no degrees, who lived like a recluse in the desert and wore clothes made out of animal skins (PETA people would not like him at all!). It will be hard to swallow but it will heal us if we take the medicine.
What is this potent prescription? It is contained in the words of St. John the Baptist at the end of today's Gospel: "He must increase; I must decrease."
As a nation and as individuals we have dethroned Jesus from our hearts. Even though the numbers of the so-called "nones" (people who are not affiliated with any religion) are growing steadily, the vast majority of Americans still consider themselves in some sense believers. But does their belief really translate into their everyday existence? For too many the answer is clearly no.
Christ is the saving remedy. He must increase, I must decrease. He must become truly the center of my life and I must surrender more and more of myself to Him. This means that I must be converted, I must repent, I must undergo what the Bible calls metanoia, a Greek word that literally means, change of mind.
"The point is not that conversion can be reduced to a mental act, but that a change of perspective is essential to the redirection of one's life. The interior attitude thus leads to exterior actions such as fasting and various forms of self-discipline and mortification" (Scott Hahn, General Editor: Catholic Bible Dictionary, p. 764).
Another way of saying it is that I need to die to myself, to my whims, to my sinful habits, to my self-centeredness, to my childish attachments. I need to reorient my life and eliminate from it everything that keeps Jesus at arm's length.
St. Paul wrote: "When I was a child, I used to talk as a child, think as a child, reason as a child; when I became a man, I put aside childish things" (1 Corinthians 13:11).
St. Teresa of Avila once said, "The world is burning and there is no time for unimportant things."
St. Josemaria Escrivá wrote in his spiritual classic, The Way, "These world crises are crises of saints" (301).
By this St. Josemaria means that the answer to not only America's problems but to problems of the whole world is personal sanctity. Once again, I need to be converted! I need to become a saint! This is what will transform the culture and Christianize it anew if you and I, with the grace of God, begin again the struggle of becoming saints.
"There are many souls all around us," wrote St. Josemaria, "and we have no right to be an obstacle to their eternal happiness. We have the obligation of leading a fully Christian life, of becoming saints, of not betraying God and all those who expect a Christian to be an example and a source of truth (Christ is Passing By, 124)."
While the New Year is still somewhat new, let us perseveringly ask God the Holy Trinity through the intercession of our Holy Mother Mary, Help of Christians, and St. John the Baptist, the "best man" of the Bridegroom, that you and I may be truly converted in this Year of Faith.
Fr. G. Peter Irving III is a priest of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and is pastor of Holy Innocents Church, Long Beach, California.
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Some pre-holiday odds and ends
The Columbus Dispatch - December 16, 2011 01:47 PM
Here are some pre-holiday odds and ends concerning open government:
- Senate Bill 238, which would require trustees in townships of 5,000 or more population to file financial disclosure statements, has been introduced. The thinking goes that many townships are larger than cities in which elected officials already are required to file statements disclosing their sources of income, property ownership, debts and other information. (Jackson Township in the Grove City area, for example, has more residents -- 40,608 -- than any Franklin County suburb.)
- Ohio's newspapers are objecting to legislation that would block the release of personal information about casino operators, investors and key employees. The Dispatch's David Eggert has the story.
- In Marietta, the mayor-elect is running afoul of public records laws by refusing to release information about applicants for public jobs to be filled in his office. Sound familiar? Ohio Gov. John Kasich also refused, at first, to release the resumes of people applying for jobs with his administration before he took office early this year.


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Balancing Miles and Sanity (+ Win Petzl Headlamp!)
10 "life hacks" for squeezing in miles from Trophy Series runners and Trail Runner readers
Genia Kacey of Sultan, Washington, running Rainshadow Running's Sun Mountain 50-miler. Photo by Glenn Tachiyama
Finding a way to fit running into our daily lives can sometimes be quite the creative challenge. Between work, school, families, our social lives and other obligations, our trail runs often have a lot with which to compete. And for those of us who can't reach trailheads right from our doorstep, "trail-commute" time adds to the challenge.
So we reached out for some tips on how to fit it all in. We spoke with Genia Kacey, 37, of Sultan, Washington, who is currently on the leaderboard for the Trail Runner Trophy Series "Mile Mogul" category, with 150 Series miles run thus far. The top woman and man who run the most Series miles this season, along with the woman and man who tick the most Series races, will win free entry into next year's TransRockies Run3.
- See the full Trophy Series standings
- Learn more about the Trophy Series
- Enter a Trophy Series race this year and you could win a Petzl headlamp and Pro-Tec Orb deep-tissue massage ball!
We also asked our Facebook followers to chime in on how many weekly miles they typically fit into their schedules, and where the find (or how they create!) the time. Below are 10 tips for making it all work.
1. Wake Up Early. Like, Really Early.
When it comes to trail running, early bird really does get the worm. Says Kacey, "I get my long trail runs in on the weekends … get up bright and early and shoot for 20 to 30 miles before the family gets up."
On our Facebook page, Amy Rosenbaum Clark, who gets in 40 to 60 miles a week, wrote, "The 4 a.m. wakeup is the ticket." Larry Adams, a fellow 4 a.m. riser, typically runs 75-to-100-mile weeks.
2. Or … Stay Up Late
On our Facebook page, Sean Dunlap said he aims for at least 30 miles a week, and runs at night, after his kids have fallen asleep.
3. Run Lower Mileage, Ramp Up for Races
100-plus-mile training weeks might be doable for those whose full-time job is running. For the rest of us, ramping up to higher-mileage weeks before specific races can be a more practical strategy. Kacey says she aims for 40-mile weeks regularly, but will try to bump up to 70 miles a week preceding 50-to-100-mile races.
4. Split Up Your Training
Says Kacey, "I work full time as an insurance agent at a sit-down cubicle job, so I split up my training. I run five miles on my lunch break and five more after I put my youngest [age six] to bed."
Anne Crispino-Taylor, who runs from 30 to 70 miles a week, also works full time, and says she often runs doubles in order to squeeze the miles in. "I run home from work (4.7 miles) a couple of days a week, then grab the dog and put in a few more miles. I run to work one day a week. I run at lunch a few days a week. Then, on the weekend I put in long days. And, I also use races as training runs."
5. Run at Soccer Practice
Practice your sport while your kids practice theirs! Says Kacey, whose oldest daughter played soccer all through high school, "Many years, I ran around the high-school track during my daughter's two to three hours of soccer practice."
Facebook follower Leigh Elizabeth Adams, who typically runs 50 miles a week, agrees: "You get creative juggling family and work. I have run at many soccer practices."


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text: Kenya Airways Operating Performance; 1st Qtr – April to June 2011 Kenya Airways releases its operating results for the first quarter ended 30th Jun 2011. The company put into the market place capacity totalling 3,386m seat kilometres which was 20.3% better than last year's level as a result of incremental destinations launched in the second half of 2010 to Rome(Italy), Luanda(Angola), Nampula(Mozambique), Malindi(Kenya), N'Djamena(Chad) and direct flights to Malabo(Equatorial Guinea) and Nsimalen(Cameroun). Capacity offered into Europe grew by 26.3% owing to the introduction of Rome and increased frequencies to London (20.0%) and Amsterdam (12.3%) compared to the same quarter in prior year. The Middle East, Far East and Asia regions registered a capacity growth of 22.3% as a result of increased frequencies to Dubai via Muscat. The Northern Africa region grew by 6.4% in capacity owing to the introduction of daily flights into Juba in Southern Sudan on the Embraer aircraft. Capacity availed into the East African region grew by 7.5%compared to last year due to increased utilisation of the Embraer fleet on short haul sectors especially Kigali flights via Bujumbura. Download press announcement here


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2012 U.S. Sprint National Championships (results)Final Team Rankings:
Gig Harbor, Wash. is within an hour's drive from Green Lake, the site of the 2012 U.S. Sprint National Championships. But the Gig Harbor Canoe/Kayak Racing Team felt right at home as they won their first National Championship Team Title. The host club, Seattle Canoe & Kayak Club, finished fourth in the team points rankings.
Ryan Dolan (pictured above) and his fellow Hawaiian paddlers led the way in Men's Kayak. Dolan won the K1 200m and 500m finals and then partnered with Shawn Kahookele to win the K2 200m race. Dolan and Kahookele joined forces with Patrick Dolan and Kaihe Chong to win the K4 1000 event. Morgan House (LCKC) won the K1 1000m and then teamed up with Chris Miller (LCKC) to win the K2 500m and 1000m distances. Twenty years after his final Olympic Games, four-time Olympic medalist Greg Barton (SCKC) won the 5000m event, outlasting the 22-year old Ryan Dolan.
When Maggie Hogan (SDCKC) and Kaitlyn McElroy (OKCRS) weren't teaming up to win National Championship titles in Women's Kayak, they were battling each other for them. Together, they won each K2 race. Hogan and McElroy finished first and second, respectively, in each K1 event. The LCKC foursome of Alexandra McLain, Sheila Paul, Macy Dwyer and Cannie Ash won K4 500m final.
Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club paddlers dominated the Men's Canoe events, winning seven of eight Senior races. Ian Ross won the C1 500m, 1000m and 5000m finals, while David Aldrich (CCKRT) won the 200m distance. Robert Finlayson, Ben Hefner and LCKC Coach Cladiu Ciur combined with Ross to win the C2 and C4 events.
In Women's Canoe, Rachel Marcuson (SDCKT) won seven of eight Senior events. Marcuson and teammate Opal Theodossi placed second in C2 200m behind Angela Wang and Anna Socha (SCKC).
2012 Freestyle World Cup No. 1 (results)
Siblings Dane and Emily Jackson (Rock Island, Tenn.) represented well for the first family of freestyle in their home state of Sparta, Tenn., winning the Men's Canoe and Women's Kayak events, respectively. Americans Jordan Poffenberger and Hunter Katich won the Men's OC and Men's Junior Kayak events, respectively.
The Freestyle World Cup series continues next weekend in Hartford, Tenn., Aug. 28-30.
2012 Slalom World Cup No. 4 (results)
Michal Smolen (Gastonia, N.C.) placed 9th in the competitive Men's Kayak with a final round time of 96.89, including 2 penalty seconds. The event was very well attended with only Olympians Peter Kauzer of Slovenia and Daniele Molmenti of Italy missing among the top-ranked K1 Men in Prague, Czech Republic. Smolen finished ahead of 2012 Olympic silver medalist Vavrinec Hradilek of Czech Republic and bronze medalist Hannes Aigner of Germany. Smolen's time was +7.17 seconds behind the first place finisher Etienne Daille of France, who finished 7th at the 2012 Olympic Games. The 18-year-old Smolen ranked 2nd after the semifinal round. Scott Mann (Woodstock, Vt.) and Aaron Mann (Bethesda, Md.) placed 43rd and 51st, respectively.
Team USA will take part in World Cup No. 5 next weekend in Bratislava, Slovakia, Aug. 31-Sept. 2.
Michal Smolen, Slalom Kayak: "When the race finally started, I had my mind set not only trying to qualify for the semifinals and finals, but also on what I needed to do on the course in order to put together solid runs. With regards to results, my runs were solid for the most part - in the heats. After I qualified for semis, I knew that I had to be very focused and forceful in order to get a better result than the day before. Obviously, I put together a run that got me safely into finals, but the real reason I was happy when I crossed the finish line after my semi-final run was because I made multiple mistakes, which I was able to fix. Being able to deal with those mistakes was truly a learning experience for me and I will be using it as I prepare for the last World Cup this upcoming weekend. After that, I think that the next step for me is to reflect on what worked and what didn't work for me this season. Many things I did during this race will likely go on the 'what worked' list as I am confident that approaching races the way I approached this one will give me good results."
U.S. Slalom Team Coach Rafal Smolen: "What was very encouraging was that [Rafal's] paddling in the World Cup wasn't perfect. Every run had some mistakes and he still was able to comfortably advance to the final. His final run time was actually very fast until he made a major mistake towards the bottom of the course. This year he has been improving his race strategies and approach to every run. I think with experience of racing in the high level competitions, he will be able to develop consistency and get even better performances."
USA Canoe/Kayak CEO Joe Jacobi: "Following the Olympics a few weeks ago, it's fantastic to see USA Canoe/Kayak's youth movement step up this weekend. From Michal's Top 10 finish at the Slalom World Cup to Alan Anderson's Gig Harbor Racing Team capture top club honors for the first time at Sprint Nationals to kicking off the Freestyle World Cup in four-time World Champion Dane Jackson's backyard in Tennessee, it was a terrific to see our young paddlers showcase the diversity of the sport at the highest level."
USA Canoe/Kayak is a non-profit membership organization based in Oklahoma City, OK, promoting canoe and kayak racing in the United States. A member of the United States Olympic Committee, USA Canoe/Kayak is the national governing body for the Olympic sports of Flatwater Sprint and Whitewater Slalom and the official U.S. federation of the International Canoe Federation. Other paddling sports sanctioned by USACanoe/Kayak include Marathon, Freestyle, Wildwater, Stand Up Paddleboard, Canoe Polo, Canoe Sailing, Outrigger, and Dragon Boat. For more information about USA Canoe/Kayak, please visit us on the web at www.usack.org, on Twitter at @usacanoekayak and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/USACanoeKayak.


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It's that time of year again—back to school! Sharpened pencils, school buses, homework and, hopefully, cooler weather are coming to a theater near you. Before school starts and life gets even busier, throw a fun-filled slumber party. Here are five tips about how to host an epic sleepover.
1. Pick a theme
Your slumber party will be fun and unique, regardless of whether you have a theme, since no one is exactly the same as you and your friends. To make your party extra memorable though, you can pick one of many awesome themes. Some examples include a decade-theme sleepover, a campout, a Hawaiian or Luau-theme party and a sports-theme slumber party. Visit http://www.easy-party-ideas-and-games.com/slumber-party.html for more ideas.
2. Play Fun Games
Put your hula hoop skills to the test and see who can hula hoop for the longest amount of time.
If you're planning a camping theme slumber party, try the Mosquito Game. Give each player a sheet of dot stickers (preferably red!) that will represent mosquito bites. Throughout the evening, try to get rid of your stickers by giving the others players & mosquito bites! Do this by secretly placing stickers on other players. Be careful…if you are caught you have to keep your mosquito bite sticker. The first player to get rid of their stickers is the winner!
3. Enjoy a delicious, easy-to-make treat
To make indoor S'mores, all you have to do is place a marshmallow on a Girl Scout Cookie. Microwave for 10 seconds and then add a matching cookie on top. Lastly, allow the marshmallow to cool.
4. Get Crafty
Make super cute pillowcases following these five easy steps. First, prewash your pillowcase (ironing is optional). Then use a pencil to lightly write in bubble letters the words you want on your pillowcase such as "BFFs" or your name. Then use permanent or fabric markers to outline the letters. Fill in the letters with patterns and colors of your choosing. Lastly, heat-set your pillowcase in the dryer for 20 minutes.
5. Make The Memories Last
Collage pictures of you and your friends hanging out during the summer. Make a background with magazine pictures of your favorite things about summer such as sunglasses, the beach and frozen treats. This will be a fantastic memento for you and your friends to cherish the memories you all made—years later.
Visit our Pinterest Page for more sleepover ideas. Most importantly, don't forget to thank your party hostess and her parents for inviting you and always be mindful of their rules.
-Written by Communications Intern, Katie Campbell


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Mark A. Turner
Delaware State University's Board of Trustees has appointed two new members to its body.
Dr. Claibourne Smith, board chair, swore in Mark Turner, WSFS Bank CEO, and John J. Allen, Jr., Delmarva Power vice president, as the board's newest trustees during its regular Jan. 10 public meeting. Both Mr. Turner and Mr. Allen have been appointed by the Board to serve six-year terms that will end on Aug. 31, 2019.
Mark A. Turner has been president, CEO and director of WSFS Financial Corporation and WSFS Bank since 2007. Prior to that, Mr. Turner served as the chief operating officer and chief financial officer of WSFS. His career has also included posts at CoreStates Bank, Meridian Bancorp, as well as the international professional services firm of KPMG, LLP.
Mr. Turner has a bachelor's degree in accounting and management from LaSalle University, a MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and a master's degree in executive leadership from the University of Nebraska.
An active leader in business, civic and community circles, Mr. Turner has served as board chairman of the Delaware Bankers Association, board vice chairman of the Delaware Business Roundtable, and as an executive committee member of the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce, just to name a few. He also has been a senior fundraiser for the Wilmington Grand Opera House, and is involved in fundraising for the University of Pennsylvania and the Boys and Girls Club.
John J. Allen, Jr.
John J. Allen, Jr., is Delmarva Power's vice president responsible for Kent and Sussex counties in Delaware as well as the counties of the Eastern Shore of Maryland since 2005.
An employee of Delmarva Power for 32 years, Mr. Allen's background includes Customer Care Leadership, Organizational Training and Development, Training Instructional Design and Development, Human Performance Technology and Performance Improvement and holds industry certificates for Strategic Leadership.
Mr. Allen attended Lincoln University and Southwest Bible College & Seminary and holds Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Theology.
Mr. Allen is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society for Business, Management and Administration and is also a 2006 graduate of Leadership Maryland.
In civic and community service areas, Mr. Allen serves on the executive board of the Greater Salisbury (Md.) Committee, Salisbury Wicomico Economic Development, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore and the Maryland/D.C. Utilities Association. He also serves as a board member of Nanticoke Health Services, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Board of Visitors, the University System of Maryland Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lower Eastern Shore, as well as a member of the United Way of Delaware Kent & Sussex Advisory Council.


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Xyron and Core'dinations inspiration in HERE!
We are excited to share Xyron projects with you all week long.
And do not forget to head over to the Xyron blog for MORE inspiration AND a giveaway! AND we have a giveaway for our Facebook Fans, too! CLICK HERE to enter to win over there and keep reading on how to win on our blog, too.I heard a rumour that it might be a sticker maker?!??!?! So day TWO…hmmmm….how about some cards and a treat bag today?
Designer Clare Buswell worked her Xyron adhesive with a card and treat bag. I just loooooove me some Halloween projects and these are so awesome! You can do a lot with some Core, Authentique and a Xyron Mega runner.
Halloween Card:
Cover card base with black Core'dinations Color Core cardstock, sand edges with Sand-It Gadget and wipe with Dust Buddy. Trim patterned paper, round corners, ink edges with Distress Inks and machine stitch border. Adhere to card using Xyron Mega Runner. Cut spider's web file from Core using Silhouette, attach to card and trim edges. Wrap seam binding around card and tie bow. Die cut labels from Core'dinations Color Core cardstock, stamp sentiment, ink edges and adhere to card using Xyron Mega Runner, to finish.


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At the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show Intel Corp. showed broad industry support that brings a variety of rich Internet applications to the TV through new connected consumer electronics (CE) devices running on the Intel Media Processor CE 3100. The new Intel processor is the first in a family of purpose-built System on Chips (SoCs) designed specifically for the CE industry.
Intel: Internet for Every TV!
"Intel is working with leading-edge CE manufacturers, broadcasters, movie studios and content and service providers to deliver a new connected TV experience. This effort is aimed at enhancing today's traditional TV watching with complementary widgets that will expand content options, deliver real-time information and offer interactive features, all of which can be personalized to fit the viewer's needs," said Eric Kim, senior vice president of Intel's digital home group.
Mr. Kim said the company plans to bring Internet-based content to the TV through the power of CE-centric Intel processors and a new TV applications framework called the Widget Channel, developed with Yahoo!. Today, a variety of CE and entertainment companies are embracing this new opportunity.
"The Widget Channel combined with the Media Processor CE 3100 provides the performance and flexibility needed for industry innovation, which can be seen from the demonstrations today showing connected CE devices running a broad range of popular TV widgets," Mr. Kim said.
At present Intel is working with major broadcasters, including CBS, who believe that the Widget Channel will create an opportunity for content providers and CE companies to work together to help consumers connect more deeply to the content they watch. CBS is exploring the Widget Channel framework as an additional channel for its content. The network showed prototypes at CES that will provide its viewers more choices and interaction and increased flexibility on when and where they can watch rich content.
Intel is committed to expand the capabilities of the Intel SoC CE Platform and recently announced collaboration with Adobe Systems to optimize the Intel Media Processor CE 3100 to support the latest Adobe Flash technology.
Intel and Yahoo! are working with industry members to promote the development of open and consistent standards necessary to grow the Widget Channel ecosystem and are sharing a Widget Developer Kit (WDK) with leading content service providers. The WDK is expected to be more broadly available in the near future.
Consumer Electronics Makers Jump on Bandwagon
At CES 2009, Intel and Comcast Corp. demonstrated the integration of the Widget Channel with Comcast's interactive program guide. This proof-of-concept ran a wide array of TV Widgets and accessed Internet-linked applications on the Comcast guide that uses tru2way technology, a Java-based platform with open application programming interface specifications.
Toshiba and Samsung are among the first CE manufacturers to deliver new devices based on the Media Processor CE 3100. Toshiba plans to launch AV devices including LCD TV, LCD TV/DVD Combo and a standalone network player supporting the Widget Channel applications framework. Toshiba demonstrated a concept of the system during CES and is expected to bring the new products to the United States market segment in the second half of this year.
The Samsung set-top box is featured in the integration demonstration for Widget Channel and tru2Way, and is equipped with triple HD DVR tuners, and supports cutting-edge features such as MPEG4 video format and embedded DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem.
Technology demonstrations in the Intel booth showed a range of new capabilities enabled by the Media Processor CE 3100 such as a Blu-ray disc reference design integrated with Widget Channel. The reference design showed how Blu-ray disc systems can be enhanced with Internet content and services. Also demonstrated was a media player from Gigabyte Technology and Futarque as well as an innovative user interfaces and 3D graphics from Information Technologies.
Content Providers Show Interest
Major film studios such as Universal Pictures also showcased Widget prototypes that enhance the user experience around their Blu-ray movie titles. Universal showcased The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor that enable viewers to delve deeper into interactive capabilities such as upcoming movie trailers, cast and crew information, parent guides, bonus features and more. These new Blu-ray disc Widget prototypes present opportunities to build greater consumer relationships and will open the door to new revenue generation through commerce and advertising.
Intel and Yahoo! have spurred the industry to start developing TV Widgets since first announcing the Widget Channel at the 2008 Intel Developer Forum. Since then, TV Widgets from content services providers have been developed by companies such as Accedo, Associated Press, CBS, CinemaNow, eBay, Joost, MySpace, TF1, and Yahoo!, including Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Weather, Yahoo! Finance and Flickr services. The MyMedia Widget, developed by Intel, incorporates personal media like music, photos and videos into a widget for display on TV. These new services add a new dimension to TV and provide capabilities such as games, shopping, community, information services and movie downloads.
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Biodiversité: Quelle Recherche Dans 15 Ans?: Enjeux, Chercheurs, Contextes
Date: October 2006
Creator: Institut Français de la Biodiversité
Description: Proceedings of a meeting of the French Institute of Biodiversity (IFB), setting a course of research for the next fifteen years. The IFB, composed of government agencies, research organizations, and NGOs, is a scientific interest group promoting scientific research in biodiversity. The IFB is devoted to coordinating research on biodiversity in all natural and social sciences, to promoting biodiversity research at the national, European, and international levels, and to disseminating knowledge and providing educational outreach to the general public.
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Fire on the MountainFires in Waldo Canyon, Colorado—and elsewhere—have affected the training and racing plans of trail runners throughout the American West. But the damage they have caused runs deeper.
Photo by Teresa Burgess of El Paso County S&R
On Monday, June 25, John O'Neill was confident that the Barr Trail Mountain Race was set to run as scheduled.
"We had a committee meeting that Monday and it was still on," he says of the race, which he directs and which was supposed to be one stop in the 2012 La Sportiva Mountain Running Cup.
He had reason to be concerned about the 12.5-mile course. Starting near Manitou Springs, Colorado, and climbing a significant section of Pikes Peak to Barr Camp before descending back, the race was near the path of one of Colorado's most destructive wildfires ever—the Waldo Canyon Fire. But it appeared the fire would miss the course. "[El Paso County] Search and Rescue's concern was that there is no access to the trail except for two seldom-used fire roads, in case they needed to evacuate," says O'Neill.
Then things took a turn.
"On Tuesday, when I went to finalize permits with the fire service, they were standing outside and said, 'You should see this,'" he says. "The fire had gone three miles in one hour and destroyed a bunch of homes."
Faced with the agonizing option of cancelling the race, O'Neill made up his mind: safety first.
"I said, 'Please close the National Forest,'" he says. "I didn't want to stress Search and Rescue or the National Forest people. And the people at Barr Camp said, 'You've made the right decision.'"


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Exotic Spice Cookies with Ginger, Cardamom and Rose Water
Recipe courtesy of Camilla Saulsbury, Nacogdoches, TX
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon rosewater
- 3/4 cup turbinado (raw) sugar, for rolling
Whisk the flour, ground ginger, baking soda, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, pepper and salt in a medium bowl until blended. Mix in the crystallized ginger. Set aside momentarily.
In a large bowl beat the brown sugar, butter and shortening with an electric mixer until fluffy (do not overbeat-it will add too much air). Add the egg, honey and rosewater and beat until blended. Stir in the flour mixture with a wooden spoon, mixing until just until blended. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray 2 cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon the turbinado sugar in thick layer onto small plate. Using wet hands, form dough into 1 1/4-inch balls; roll in sugar to coat completely. Place balls on prepared sheets, spacing 2 to 3 inches apart.
Bake cookies until cracked on top but still soft to touch, about 11 to 13 minutes. Cool on sheets 1 minute. Carefully transfer cookies to wire racks; cool completely.
Recipe courtesy of Camilla Saulsbury, Nacogdoches, TX
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LINGUIST List 24.4991
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Formal Approaches to Slavic Linguistics 23
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Full Title: Formal Approaches to Slavic Linguistics 23
Short Title: FASL 23
Date: 02-May-2014 - 04-May-2014
Location: Berkeley, CA, USA
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Linguistic Field(s): General Linguistics
Language Family(ies): Slavic Subgroup
Call Deadline: 15-Dec-2013
Meeting Description:
The 23rd annual meeting of Formal Approaches to Slavic Linguistics will be held at the University of California, Berkeley. A special session on the Slavic verb and verb phrase is planned.
Invited Speakers:
Barbara Citko (University of Washington)
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2nd Call for Papers:
Dear linguists, if you are considering submitting an abstract for FASL-23, this call is to remind you that the deadline is approaching (December 15, 2013).
Abstracts are invited for 30-minute talks (plus 10-minute discussion) or posters on topics dealing with formal aspects of Slavic syntax, morphology, phonetics, phonology and semantics, as well as the use of formal linguistics in literary theory. Talks on Slavic verbs and verb phrases will be organized into the special session. Submissions are limited to one individual and one joint abstract per author.
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I must have been hiding under a rock. Last week was the first time I had heard about a small ski resort up at Lake Mountain. I had only ever been to the snowfields once in my life, about 25 years ago….
I've been nagging at my husband every year to go up to the big resorts, like Mt Buller. But each time we look into it, going for a few days costs an absolute fortune! Getting there, accommodation, ski hire, lift passes, clothes, food…. so we just haven't been.
{Maroondah Reservoir, Healesville}
But when I found out about Lake Mountain being only a few hours drive away…. and knowing we can hire gear, supporting businesses in the fire-ravaged town of Marysville – well that just seemed a better option all round.
It was very eerie driving up to the mountain, seeing blackened trees, contrasting with the overcast white sky and rain.
The mountains were basically covered in dead sticks of trees. This was all surrounding the town of Marysville, down in the valley. Those poor souls didn't stand a chance….
The lady at the ski hire shop said she lost her home and her business, but she reminds herself that she is still here, and 43 local people, many she knew, are not.
We did see lots of new growth. Lots of green leaves growing back on the eucalyptus trunks, and lots of fern cover.
And several businesses in town are operating again, albeit, many out of portable buildings. They're moving on, and building construction is happening all around.
Hopefully, one day soon, the town of Marysville {and all the other towns ruined by the fires} will become what they once were. The local businesses need our support & custom.
This was the little guy's first ever snow experience.
Hubby drove the winding roads up the mountain, and we were greeted by cold and wind,
it was exciting!
Seeing that it is nearly the end of snow season, and that it hadn't snowed for 5 days up there, the snow coverage wasn't fantastic. But we didn't care.
We hung around one of the toboggan areas and just rode down the hill, and trudged up the hill, over and over and over!
It was quite exhausting! But we were warm in all our padded snow gear.
Leroy had a blast! He tried to beat Daddy in toboggan races…
And they both fell off a few times!
He made his first snow angel…
…pretended to surf the snow…
…was constantly smiling…
…and threw lots of snowballs at hubby and I!
He found a snowman {we can't take the credit for this one} and posed with him as though Frosty was real!
We are really looking forward to going back again next year, and spending a few days there, at somewhere like this place, when it is more snowy in August.
An action filled day with many different feelings… eeriness, sadness, hope, happiness, and excitement.
We'll definitely be back!
Natasha xo


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September 12, 2005 WIC Update
SUBJECT: Disaster Accommodations Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) & Tracking - Attachments #1 & 2
SUBJECT:The Role of Human Milk and Breastfeeding - Attachment #3
SUBJECT: WICNS Training Schedule January 1 - June 30, 2006 - Attachments #4 & 5
SUBJECT: Clarification of Prenatal Weight Gain Chart (PWGC)
SUBJECT: Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
SUBJECT: Influenza vaccinations for persons displaced by Katrina and living in crowded places
- The State WIC office is responding to questions we are receiving from the LWPs, and have compiled them into the attached Disaster Accommodations Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) for your reference. We will add to the FAQs on a weekly basis as needed.
- Attached is a letter from Lawrence M.Gartner, Professional Advisory Board of La Leche League International regarding the role of human milk and breastfeeding.
- Attached is the WICNS Training Schedule for January 1 - June 30, 2006. Also attached is the form to register for the trainings.
- Clarification on questions and suggestions that have been raised regarding the Prenatal Weight Gain Chart (PWGC) is as follows.
On the text side of the chart under guidelines, #2, the HPA is included as being able to calculate the completed weeks gestation using the gestation (pregnancy) wheel.
On the text side of the chart under guidelines, #3, the number of pounds gained or lost from pregravid weight to date should be calculated.
A text box will be inserted along the side of the graph to indicate the recommended total weight gain for twins (same information as is in ER#2.03910). As was mentioned in a Monday email on 5/5/05, the multiple fetuses channel was remo ved. This was because the Institute of Medicine (IOM) does not include a reference for triplets or greater nor is there a nationally recognized recommendation at this time for upper limit for multiple gestations.
On the graph side of the chart, a text box will also be inserted at the bottom of the graph to indicate delivery date, birth weight and problems with previous pregnancies.
These changes will be made to the PWGC at the next re-printing (around January 2006).
As always, please feel free to provide suggestions or recommendations for changes to forms provided by the state WIC office.
- Payments to the Local WIC providers from DHSS will be through an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) only, beginning October 1, 2005. If your agency has not filled out the necessary paperwork to have this take place please con tact Carol Steinman at firstname.lastname@example.com. or call 1-800-392-8209.
- Influenza vaccination is recommended for all people 6 months of age and older who have been displaced by hurricane Katrina and are living in crowded group settings. See http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/katrina/vaccrecdisplaced.asp
Attachment #1 FAQ's
Attachment #2 WIC Disaster Accommodations - tracking form Sept 12 - 17
Attachment #3 Breastfeeding Letter
Attachment #4 WIC Training Schedule Janaury -06 thru June -06
Attachment #5 Registration Form - WIC Training


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Paul Otellini, chief executive officer of Intel Corp., said in an interview that he hoped Hewlett-Packard would keep its personal systems group (PSG) and will neither spin it off or sell to a third party. According to the head of the semiconductor giant, eventually the importance of PCs will only grow and one day computers will replace paper and will thus succeed HP's print and ink businesses.
"I don't know what decision Meg and the board will make now; I hope they decide to stay in the business. I think, when you think about their business, print and ink is such an important part of HP. And over time, all of us are printing less stuff, more and more we are living with digital images. To leave consumer digital electronics to me would be a very strange decision to make when your whole business model is tied up in imaging," said Paul Otellini, in an interview with Fox Business Network.
Mr. Otellini has talked to HP's newly installed chief executive Meg Whitman by phone and plans to meet with her on Friday.
For Intel, it is important that HP remains a strong supplier of PCs and servers. Hewlett-Packard is not only the world's largest PC vendor and Intel's customer, but a key Intel's partner on the market of servers. HP sells various server systems based on Intel Xeon microprocessor as well as builds business-critical systems with Intel Itanium processors. As a result, it is crucial for Intel that HP retains its computer strength.
Recent rumours claim that HP is rethinking its plan to spin off its personal-computer division, as fresh analyses show the costs might outweigh the benefits, according to people familiar with the matter. In particular, separating the PC division would substantially weaken HP's buying power with component manufacturers because HP would lose economies of scale. It could complicate HP's supply chain and decrease profit margins on some products, the analyses suggest.
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Nobody Looks for you in Mexico - Page 5
Squinting my eyes, I tried to make out the figure of the Aztec princess but the closer we drove, the shape of the mountain got lost in the details, like looking at a painting from a nose-length away. We spent that night in a cramped, government-run "resort" on the flanks of the mountain.
In the grey-blue dawn we laced up our shoes and rose steadily above the resort on a soft, pine-needle trail. Above the trees the pine needles gave way to volcanic cinder and alpine tundra and not long after that we were running in snow that had fallen the previous afternoon. Difficult footing and cool, thin air slowed us to a pace barely faster than a walk.
On the summit, we split a conchita, which is a Mexican pastry of sweet bread and pink frosting.
"My brother would have liked this," Jon said.
"Yeah," I replied.
"I should have brought some of him," he said, referring to Christopher's ashes that he has scattered far and wide.
We descended the volcano the same way we had summited. Down to the stale resort. Down to the valley floor. At La Malinche's feet we hopped in the rental, and joined the ever-present flow of traffic, heading into the bowl-like basin that is Mexico City.
I have avoided Mexico City on several occasions even though the constructs of the city have long fascinated me—that it was built in a swamp that rests a mile-and-a-half above sea level, with an imposing ring of volcanoes looming another mile-and-a-half above. Centuries of folklore have elevated the volcanoes amongst the ranks of the planets and stars. In Mexico City there are skyscrapers, billionaires, industry, art and the sobering little fact that you are always under the volcanoes.
We set to the street in search of a mezcaleria, a bar that would serve variations of the tumultuous kissing cousin to tequila. In short time, we found ourselves sitting before a collection of 30 mezcals from across Mexico. Tasting, sipping, shooting, giving in to the poignant effect of the drink. Glass jugs of the drink glowed ominously from behind the bar.
Por todo bueno mal, hay mezcal. We cheered. Por todo mal, tambien hay mezcal.
The bartender told us that in the times of the Aztecs law forbid the people from consuming more than a single drink. "The second drink," he said, "invites the quatrociento conejos." He imitated one of the 400 rabbits while Jon and I watched from a veritable sea of rabbits.
In the morning there were still some conejos flopping around in my head when we laced up our shoes for a run. We meandered through a neighborhood that looked more European than Mexican, through a bustling, impromptu bus terminal, into a subway station and out on the opposite side emerging into the great city park of Chapultapec. Trees grew thick over the large car-less avenues. Hilltops were adorned with the palaces of past kings, dictators and presidents.
"I could train here," Jon said, as we passed a peanut salesman and several sporty joggers. This is a game that Jon likes to play: finding places around the world where he could live, work and train.
"I'd make sure to visit," I said, leaping over a fresh, steaming present left by a pariah dog.