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If there is one thing that GeekDads love to teach their kids it is that ideas are great, but that those ideas are best when they become something real. A pitch for an idea or a startup is only as good as the prototype that can become a thing that makes an impact on the world in which we live. It is with that concept in mind that I was pleased to hear the results of the Imagine Cup Grants announced recently at the Social Innovation Summit.
The Imagine Cup is a three-year, $3 million competitive grants program that provides students with funding and support to help transform their Imagine Cup project into a business or nonprofit that will address a specific social issue. They are part of Microsoft YouthSpark, a companywide initiative designed to create opportunities for hundreds of millions of youth around the world. Continue Reading "Imagine Cup Grants: Dollars for World-Changing Concepts" »


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The man charged in the 1984 killing of Tina Faelz will be tried as an adult, it was decided today. Steven Carlson was charged with a single count of murder in the death of the 14-year-old Foothill High School freshman, who was killed nearly 28 years ago.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 4:41 PM
Town Square
Man accused in 1984 slaying will stand trial as an adult
Original post made on Jan 11, 2012
Like this commentPosted by Clark
a resident of Alamo
on Jan 11, 2012 at 10:20 am
Wasn't there a Dublin area middle school student who went missing around 1981? (Irene Michelloff) I remember she was walking home from school too.... Where was this guy?
Like this commentPosted by Pedal Power
a resident of Danville
on Jan 12, 2012 at 5:34 pm
Per CharleyprojectDOTorg the date of Ilene Beth Misheloff's disappearance was January 30, 1989. And 1989 might fit in even better, with tying these two events together, since sexual predators often seem liable to repeat until caught.

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The Russian connection: See all our coverage | Read about our investigation
McDonald's was supposed to be bulletproof. With a global rep to maintain, it has taken considerable pains to ensure that the promotional items it peddles aren't harmful to children. In fact, the Consumer Products Safety Commission, which took a drubbing after the 2007 Chinese toy fiasco, holds up McDonald's as a shining example of corporate diligence. From the CPSC website's "Catalog of Good Practices:"
People often do not focus on the extent to which restaurants have entered the toy business. Toys for young children, such as those given away in many fast food restaurants, can be tested for hazards like suffocation and choking. McDonald's is a leader in this regard. Working with a contractor, the company created its own state-of-the-art technology consisting of a lifelike child mannequin and "virtual child" computer system to simulate the physiology of a child. With this advanced technology, McDonald's is able to screen toys used in its promotions to detect and avoid safety hazards before the toys are given out.
Obviously, that's not good enough. In 2010 McDonald's recalled 12 million Shrek-themed drinking glasses containing cadmium. That's the same human carcinogen found in a batch of Claire's "best friends" bracelets recalled on May 10. (Claire's also recalled lead-tainted bracelets in 2007—and again in 2008.)
Indeed, the continuing stream of CPSC product recalls makes you want to stay the hell away from toy stores. And given the degree to which these recalls still depend on voluntary reporting, you have to wonder what's still getting past the CPSC. (MoJo contributor Josh Kurlantzick asked the same question of the Food and Drug Administration.) The Shrek items comprised the first such recall since 2002, which means either the fast-food corporations have gotten pretty good about pre-screening for lead and choking hazards and such—or that the regulators haven't paid enough attention. This slideshow details the relatively few fast-food toys recalled since 2000. For whatever reason, none of them involved lead.


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Are they extracting the Michael?
"What is it with financial services organisations and their fixation on toilet-based architecture?" writes a reader. "First we had Vero with their 'toilet seat' building and now we have ASB's new flagship head office at North Wharf sporting some kind of urinal or bidet. Are they trying to tell us something about what's on the inside?"
Hot and cold running loos
"My two daughters are going to Auckland University and have got a flat in Mt Wellington," writes Adrian. "Their first power bill came in and was extortionate and we have been squabbling with the landlord. Turns out that the flats were renovated over Christmas and it appears that the plumber has got his pipes mixed up and both toilets have been flushing hot water. While this may be nice on a cold winter's night, it is rather an expensive luxury."
Ban Tommy Sauce Bomb
Peter Clifford of Torbay Heights writes: "While last week the patrons [of Eden Park] were evicted for throwing paper darts, bouncing beach balls and waving Mexican style, on Friday night my son and I were victims of an explosive device sold by the venue's own caterers - a 'Tommy Sauce Bomb'. When a child in the row in front of us was about to hoe into his chips and opened the sauce there was a loud pop and its contents sprayed a good metre in all directions. Thankfully he and his father wore most of it. And I wonder whether the flame-throwing devices on the sideline are also in violation of the Auckland fire ban. I expect a full health and safety report on both issues before the next home game."
iPhone back from bottom of sea
Last Sunday a reader went snorkelling at Goat Island and while in the water he found an iPhone in a waterproof case on the bottom of the sea. "I wonder why the owner needed to take the iPhone swimming? When I returned to the beach I checked it still worked, which it did, then took it to the Wellsford police station on my way home."
Picture this: Another Whakatane business sign which doesn't mince words...
And no religion too?
"My local radio station runs various ads after the traffic reports each 15 minutes. One of the recent ones simply states, 'When it comes to filling in the Census, be honest. If you are not really religious, tick "no religion".' There is no mention of who is paying for this particular ad. It seems a very strange thing to advertise. Surely Statistics NZ have better things to spend money on, so I'm guessing it is some private organisation. Does anybody else wonder who [and what] is behind this paid message?"
Update: Chris marvelled at the printed note Donna supplied, which was slipped under her windscreen wiper and reported in Sideswipe last week (Uncensored NSFW language version here). He claims two years ago in the same Lynmall car park this handwritten note appeared under his wiper. It looks like the same note-slipper is a serial offender, who was so chuffed with his copy, they immortalised it in a fully printed version.
Good read: Why these people chose to be childfree ...
Graphic: A wonderful chart showing the generational attitudes on sushi and gay marriage are almost exactly the same ...
News: A mothers group has accused US insurance company of promoting bestiality by showing a woman and a pig in a car.
Video: Baby monitors these days come with night vision cameras for the amusement of parents...
* Got a Sideswipe? Send your pictures, links and anecdotes to Ana here.


text: Born and raised on the coast of Denmark, Henrik Hansen has been directing commercials, music videos, and short films for the past 14 years. His passion for the creative world of storytelling through film stems from an initial interest in photography at a young age. After graduating from the Copenhagen Institute of Photography, Hansen assisted directors and cinematographers on the sets of commercials and feature films, where he learned to shape story and developed his own definitive style. Soon after embarking on his own career, he became one of the most successful directors in Europe, creating both print and television campaigns for leading brands worldwide, including Acura, American Express/Delta, Amtrak, Asics, AT&T, Blackberry, BMW, Chevrolet, Honda, Jaguar, Jeep, Lexus, Mercedes, Network Rail, Nissan, Nokia, Skoda, Sundance Channel, and Toyota. Hansen's Honda spot "Safer Roads" won critical acclaim from both Adweek and Boards. His short film Shinya Kimura was featured at SXSW, the LA Film Festival, the Nevada City Film Festival, the DC Shorts Fest, and the Florida Film Festival in 2011 and 2012. He is currently based in America and Europe.


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#FriskyFriday: December 13th 2013
It may be Friday the 13th, but that doesn't mean our girls are feeling any less Frisky.

If you're a horror movie buff, Friday the 13th may seem like an inauspicious day to ask our #FriskyFriday girls to take off their clothes. Certainly, nothing good seems to happen to the beautiful girls who get undressed in those sorts of films. But that's fiction. And in real life, at least in our experience, only good things follow from sexy women getting naked…
Every week Playboy asks Playmates, models and random hot girls to submit their sexiest photos via Twitter using the hashtag #FriskyFriday. They then have the tough job of deciding which girls encompass the Playboy brand the best. Those who make the cut will make it to this page and are one step closer to becoming the weekly #FriskyFriday winner judged by the staff at Playboy!
If you are on Twitter, be sure to follow @PlayboyDotCom to check out our favorite photos being tweeted out. If you're not on Twitter, just refresh this page throughout the day to catch the best of the best #FriskyFriday tweets.
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After getting Bobamakers excellent Jet Pack, I thought I would work on making a screen accurate harness.
I started with this rough draw:
I based the measurements on the various photo references of the prop, measurements off my Jet Pack, size of the actual US Diver belt used, and some educated guesses.
I also scribbled some harness ideas, based on what I see in the pics, and what I can obtain from my sources.
This is what I had made up in AutoCad:
Now - I am working on making it...
I all ready have the round bar stock, bending it to make the curve.
(Hint: put sand inside the hollow tube and seal the ends, it makes bending it easier, less prone to crack or crimp)
If you want a rotating 3d model of this - go to this site and get the Edrawings viewer. Make sure you get the autocad add on.
click on the "Free Edrawings Program" button on the right.
It's free, and allows you to see the following file, if you don't get this program, you will not be able to use it...
The 3D Drawing:
(Please only download the DWG if you intend on making the harness, help save my bandwidth!)
The Autocad DWG (with dimensions):
I will post more pictures of the actual buildup as I do it - stay tuned!
(feel free to use this as you want, just give me credit for it!)


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Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Safety Evaluation of SAR279356 in Intensive Care Unit Mechanically Ventilated Patients
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Primary Objective:
- To determine the pharmacokinetics (PK) of a single intravenous (IV) dose of SAR279356 administered to intensive care unit (ICU) patients on mechanical ventilation
Secondary Objectives:
- To determine the safety and tolerability of SAR279356
- To evaluate the pharmacodynamics (PD) and immunogenicity of SAR279356
- Exploratory efficacy of SAR279356 on prevention of bacterial infections
Infection Prophylaxis
Drug: SAR279356
Drug: placebo
Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Prevention
|Official Title:
|A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial to Assess the Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Safety of a Single Dose of SAR279356 in Patients Hospitalized in Intensive Care Unit and on Mechanical Ventilation
- Pharmacokinetics parameters of SAR279356 : Ceoi, AUClast and CL [ Time Frame: 90 days ]
- Opsonophagocytic assay (OPA) [ Time Frame: 90 days ]
- Opsonophagocytic killing assay (OPK) [ Time Frame: 90 days ]
- Dosage of human anti-human antibodies (HAHA) [ Time Frame: 90 days ]
- Occurrence of infections [ Time Frame: Up to 28 days ]
|Study Start Date:
|October 2011
|Study Completion Date:
|December 2012
|Primary Completion Date:
|December 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: SAR279356 dose 1
SAR279356 dose 1, single administration
Drug: SAR279356
Pharmaceutical form: solution for infusion
Route of administration: intravenous infusion
Experimental: SAR279356 dose 2
SAR279356 dose 2, single administration
Drug: SAR279356
Pharmaceutical form: solution for infusion
Route of administration: intravenous infusion
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Matching placebo, single administration
Drug: placebo
Pharmaceutical form: solution for infusion
Route of administration: intravenous infusion
Detailed Description:
Total study duration (from screening to last follow-up visit) is 91 days break down as follows:
- Screening: 1 day prior to dosing;
- Treatment period: one IV injection on Day 1;
- Follow-up period: 90 days
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion criteria :
- ICU patients on mechanical ventilation at the time of randomization
- Patients or legally authorized representative (LAR) giving written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria:
- Patients <18 years of age;
- Documented Pseudomonas infection or colonization in the last 30 days;
- Immunocompromised patients
- Hypersensitivity to the study drug and/or to prior therapy with monoclonal antibodies;
- Patient who has taken other investigational drugs or prohibited therapy for this study within 1 month or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer;
- Patient or LAR who withdraws consent during the screening (starting from signed informed consent form);
- Acute liver injury related criteria at the time of study entry:
- Pregnant or breast-feeding women
The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a patient's potential participation in a clinical trial.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01389700
|United States, California
|Investigational Site Number 840010
|Los Angeles, California, United States, 90024
|Investigational Site Number 840020
|Stanford, California, United States, 94305
|United States, Florida
|Investigational Site Number 840006
|Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32209
|United States, Kentucky
|Investigational Site Number 840001
|Pikeville, Kentucky, United States, 41501
|United States, Montana
|Investigational Site Number 840009
|Butte, Montana, United States, 59701
|United States, New Jersey
|Investigational Site Number 840003
|Camden, New Jersey, United States, 08103
|Study Director:
|Clinical Sciences & Operations
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01389700 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
U1111-1118-6717 ( Other Identifier: UTN )
|Study First Received:
|July 6, 2011
|Last Updated:
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Addictive Gameplay
Take food, serve customers, cash in. An easy concept, but polished for hours of fun.
Cute Cartoony Graphics and Animated Cutscenes
Bright and colourful, Burger Jack graphics are a true eye candy. The game is spiced up by numerous animated cutscenes that tell Jack's story.
Bonus Levels
Win an extra life or double your score in bonus levels.


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Posted by Stephanie Balaouras on April 26, 2012
The current state of business continuity management (BCM) standards? Abysmal. According to a joint Forrester/DRJ study, 69% of respondents said that British Standard (BS) 25999 did not influence or only somewhat influenced BCM at their company. It's not much better for NFPA 1600, 70% of respondents said that it did not, or only somewhat, influenced BCM at their company. I find this shocking. BS 25999 is one of the most widely recognized standards for BCM worldwide and NFPA 1600 has been popular in the US for years. In addition, the U.S Department of Homeland Security's Private Sector Preparedness Program (PS‑Prep) recognizes both of these standards for assessing preparedness. If you're wondering what standards respondents named in the "Other" category, it was mostly the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) and NIST. Not surprising but also a little disheartening, it's clear that unless compelled to do so, most BC professional would not adopt or follow a BCM standard.
Even if you don't intend to certify to these standards, they should strongly influence your BCM program. Why? It's because:


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Country Charm Near Historic Hudson
Country View Estate B&B • Roberts, WI
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- A Two-Night Stay for Two, Sundays through Thursdays ($129) or Fridays and Saturdays ($169), in the Valley View or Cozy Retreat Room
- Daily Breakfast for Two
- Flowers, Bottle of Champagne, and Chocolates Upon Arrival
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The Destination
Originally named Buena Vista for its gorgeous views, Hudson, Wisconsin, rests in the leafy St. Croix River Valley. Dotted with vintage sawmills, ancient churches, and unique boutiques, the city celebrates its rich heritage with a diverse collection of festivals including the Hudson Hot Air Affair, the Hilltop Pumpkin Party, and an art gala. Here, you can explore historic architecture by day and savor hearty brews and flavorful cuisine by night.
The Digs
Just minutes from historic downtown Hudson, Country View Estate B&B is a serene haven where guests can Escape the distractions of everyday life. Set among rolling Wisconsin fields and bluffs, the inn boasts beautiful gardens, unique architecture, and panoramic views. Rooms at Country View are washed in natural light, with wood furnishings and sunny décor adding to the cozy atmosphere. After indulging in a sumptuous homemade breakfast, guests can swap stories by the living room fireplace or simply enjoy the solitude.
The Diversions
• Trout Fishing
• Horseback Riding
• Golf
• Nelson Cheese Factory
"We had a wonderful, relaxing stay at this beautiful B&B. The inn was comfortable, homey, and charming. We also enjoyed the animals and delicious breakfast. We will definitely tell others about this fabulous place and come back soon."-- Country View Guest Book
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The girl you love the most and could never live without. The reason you wake up in the morning and the reason you are smiling when you go to sleep at night. The most talented, smart, funny, athletic girl you will ever know. The most beautiful girl in the world. The girl you want to marry if you are lucky enough to have her.
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Movie Review: The Ides of March
George Clooney stars and directs in one of the truly smart, grownup movies in theaters right now.
October 14, 2011 Director: George Clooney MPAA Rating: ® Studio: Cross Creek Pictures
Politics is a dirty game. Politicians will say anything to get elected. Idealists get crushed. Cynicism is poisonous and rampant. Seriously? Alert the media. You couldn't accuse The Ides of March of being packed with cutting edge insights. But that doesn't stop it from being one of the best-acted, best-made, most absorbing movies of the year.
George Clooney, who directs and co-adapts (with Grant Heslov) Beau Willimon's play Farragut North, stars as a presidential hopeful, an apparently freewheeling, straight-talking maverick battling to win the Ohio Democratic nomination. Ryan Gosling plays his sharp but idealistic aide whose enthusiasm gets tempered by hardnosed, less impressionable campaign workers Philip Seymour Hoffman and Paul Giamatti. Around the edges are Marisa Tomei, excellent and compelling as a New York Times reporter on the political trail and Evan Rachel Wood playing a campaign intern; Wood's character may be contrived but her scenes with Gosling are absolutely terrific.
There is chicanery, betrayal and, of course, a big, dark, ugly secret gets unearthed. In a movie full of standout performances, Gosling, whose quicksilver presence catches every shift and turn in his character's transformation, rules. And with this, Crazy, Stupid, Love and Drive, he could be said to be the big story of the moviegoing year. Maybe The Ides of March uses a butter knife when a scalpel is required but it is still one of the few truly smart, grownup entertainments playing movie theaters right now.
About the Author
Playboy Contributing Editor Stephen Rebello has written many Playboy Interview and 20 Questions features. He is the author of such books as the notorious Bad Movies We Love (with Edward Margulies) and Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho, the latter of which has inspired a dramatic feature film set for production in 2012. His most recent Playboy Interviews include Josh Brolin and Cameron Diaz.


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Business & Nonprofit Management
In Earlham's Business and Nonprofit Management Program, it's never business as usual. Boasting a large percentage of international students, our classes prepare graduates to work in a globalized world. With an emphasis on experiential education, students with different nationalities and socio-cultural backgrounds work collaboratively to analyze complex problems, develop new programs and strategies, and research industries, businesses and nongovernmental organizations.
Core courses immerse students in the theories and practices of management from basic business skills such as accounting, statistics, economics, organizational design and analysis. Our program is distinct in that students are required to take Conflict Resolution and practice negotiation. In addition to the core, students choose from a variety of upper level courses to deepen their understanding and experience in public policy, economics, leadership, NGOs and relationships with business, and politics. International Law, Money and Capital Markets, NGOs and Civil Society, and Social Media and Marketing are just a few of the available course options.
All BNP Management majors complete at least one required internship. These provide work experience and professional contacts. Our students have interned recently at nonprofits, businesses and international governmental agencies, including Asia Tech Source in China, Lithko, Korn Ferry International, the Development Bank of Mali, the Philadelphia Eagles, Valspar, the Richmond Baking Company, Edward Jones, The World Bank, Seeds of Peace, Siemens LLC Dubai, and the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade. In addition, BNP Management students are encouraged to study abroad for a semester in one of Earlham's off-campus programs and often secure internships during this time.
In addition, our majors have frequently submitted winning proposals for the competitive Davis Peace Project award that provides funds for a project they design and implement, often beyond the U.S.
Our students also learn by serving on College committees that review and make recommendations on Earlham admissions and financial aid, budget, campus life and curriculum. They have managed the budget and programming for Student Activities and for college-wide events, and provided leadership to numerous student-run organizations, teams and clubs.
They establish new organizations to support their learning, such as a student chapter of Net Impact that sponsors programs and networking events using analytical and organizational skills to support social and environmental change in firms, social enterprises, and NGOs or nonprofits.
Many of our Business and Nonprofit Management graduates choose to pursue master and Ph.D. programs at top-ranked schools such as the Thunderbird School of Global Management, The George Washington University, MIT and the London School of Economics. About 80 percent of our alumni have completed or expect to pursue masters or Ph.D. programs.
Recent graduates have found employment at a wide variety of organizations including First Bank in Indianapolis, the World Bank in Palestine, the Ronald McDonald House in Russia, and PricewaterhouseCoopers in the U.S. and in Malawi. Some are entrepreneurs starting new businesses. Even in their initial jobs, alumni report that they use skills from the major, that they are paid enough to support their desired lifestyles, and they find their work both meaningful and satisfying.
Josh Penn '06 is one of the producers of Beasts of the Southern Wild, a 2013 nominee for an Oscar for Best Picture by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Tyrian Robertson '17 sees how the broader world is at work in her life and is inspired to use her skills and abilities to benefit others.
After graduation, Robertson hopes to start a nonprofit that helps areas recover from natural disasters.


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Elf The Musical has come to the Providence Performing Arts Center (through November 10) and, like the 2003 movie it sets to song, it's more about the generosity of spirit that this time of year can spark and less about the commercial enterprise that the holiday has become. The book is by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, with music by Matthew Sklar and lyrics by Chad Beguelin, with choreography by Connor Gallagher and direction by Sam Scalamoni.
This is the story of Buddy the elf (Matt Kopec), who crawled into Santa's bag of deliveries one Christmas 30 years before and has been brought up by the North Pole elves ever since. One day, shortly before Christmas, he overhears mention that he is human and is thunderstruck, though being twice their height should have been a clue. He says he'll miss the polar bear tipping and chunking snowballs at the Japanese whaling vessels, but he treks the 3000-plus miles to New York City to find his father, Walter Hobbs (Drew Pulver), whose name and workplace Santa (Gordon Gray) kindly provides (no mention is made of kidnapping charges being filed, perhaps because the statute of limitations has expired). The deceased mother never told the father about the birth after their college fling.
The accused father turns him away, of course, but a subplot develops before all that is resolved. He finds himself mistaken for one of the make-believe elves at the Macy's whadda-ya-want-kid Santa line. One of them is the lovely but hardly jovial Jovie (Kate Hennies), and poor Buddy is smitten, despite her being almost as much of an anti-Christmas curmudgeon as his father. Nevertheless, we are to believe that she accepts a date with him and that he and his arm-flapping, giddy, childlike ways win her over. In the lively production number "Sparklejollytwinklejingley," Buddy slowly brightens his grumbly workmates into grinning Christmas cheer.
The best bit with the Macy's interlude is when Buddy says that he was sent by "the big guy from up North" and the hostile store manager (Clyde Voce), thinking he was sent from corporate, becomes obsequiously compliant.
Kopec is the perfect physical type for Buddy, with a red shock of hair to seasonally complement the green of his elvish attire, thin and tall to suggest a gangly lack of self-consciousness. Hennies's Jovie doesn't have to be more than pretty, since the role doesn't require the acting she provides, just an emotional about-face to appreciate Buddy. In "A Christmas Song," he softens her heart enough to get her to sing with him. Julia Louise Hosack provides energy as Walter's clever wife Emily, who solves the whole paternity issue, and Connor Barth is in great voice as their 12-year-old son Michael, especially in the "I'll Believe In You" and "There Is a Santa Claus" duets with Hosack. In a Chinese restaurant on Christmas Eve, there's a wonderful production number, the mordant "Nobody Cares About Santa." with a bunch of fake streetcorner and department store Santas, the Macy's manager and Buddy.
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Supply chain management: Warehouse logistics
To manage your supply chain, you pay attention to every step of the process from obtaining raw materials to getting your product into your customers' hands. One important link in the chain involves storing inventory before distribution, so having a warehouse that works will help make your supply chain management more efficient.
There are many factors to ponder when seeking a warehouse to suit your needs. Before handing over the search to a commercial real estate agent, try to define your requirements. How will you use your warehouse? Various purposes require different design approaches:
- If used only for storage, the focus will be on shelving and accessibility.
- Including office space may change plumbing requirements.
- Will loading bays be needed for transportation?
- A workshop may entail more machinery and equipment.
You may consider hiring a designer so that the space is used as effectively as possible and the layout allows for fluid movement. Easy access prevents wasted time. Will the volume of your inventory require the use of a forklift for containers and pallets, or will dollies be adequate?
Developing an inventory control system for the warehouse will depend also on who works there. If your operation is small, you may be able to handle any warehouse duties by yourself, or you may send your regular employees to work there on an as-needed basis. However, a large warehouse may require dedicated on-site employees.
Because the value of goods stored in a warehouse can be very high, there are security and safety issues to consider. Your insurance needs will change and a security system will be a priority. Eventualities to prepare for include:
- Fire — A fire safety consultant will let you know if your warehouse complies with regulations.
- Flooding — Keep stock off the ground.
- Temperature extremes — Will anything be damaged by heat, cold or humidity?
- Pests — Insects or mice could damage your stock.
Of course, if you prefer to concentrate on other aspects of your business, you may decide that outsourcing your warehouse needs is a better solution. If so, make sure that third-party providers can offer you service that best suits your business needs.
For more information on logistics and inventory, check out our section on Supply Chain Management.
Depending on the information you are looking for and where you are located, your question might be a provincial matter. However, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) could also assist you. You can reach an information office at AAFC by email at firstname.lastname@example.com or by phone at 613-773-1000 (TTY: 613-773-2600).
Best of luck with your business!
Whom should I talk to, an Agriculture Canada officer?


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Hi Michael and Guang, thank you very much for providing help.
Here is some more information about my samples:
- 5% random sample of the entire country (census data 1901 Canada).
- 8% sample of the urban areas of Montreal
- 6% sample of the urban areas of Toronto
- 24% sample of the urban areas of Vancouver
- 17% sample of the urban areas of Winnipeg
Now these last 4 city samples are clustered by census subdistrict (sorry I forgot to mention this in my post) - essentially they were sampled by selecting every 5th sub district and every household in those subdistricts where sampled. Many of the socio-economic characteristics of these samples match the census population figures.
- As well I have an additional 10% random sample of Vancouver.
I have taken out duplicated observations by using the page and line number of the census and left them in the 5% random sample (originally for what I was doing that was fine.) Sorry I did not mean between cities in my last post. I meant I dropped duplicates between the Toronto 5% sample and the Toronto extra sample (and the other three cities)
So if I ignore the clustering and duplicates issue, I would have a weight of 20 for the 5 percent random samples and then a weight of 12.5, 16.7, 4.1 and 5.8 respectively for the city over samples. Plus the extra Vancouver sample would have a weight of 10. I would apply these weights using svyset and have a strata id as per your previous response. Is this correct?
Then to deal with cluster could I use the ,cluster(id) command after regress where id is a variable that identifies the subdistirct in all samples?
For the duplicates could I adjust the weight for the city in which I remove the duplicated observations?
Please let me know if you need any more info. Again I really appreciate the help.
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In general, probability weights are equal to 1/(probability of inclusion
in the sample), so your 5% sample gets a weight 20 and if you sampled
the 4 urban areas at a 10% rate, the weight for those cases should be
10. This is a stratified design and should ideally be analyzed as such
using -svyset [pw=your-pweight], strata(your-stratum-id)- where
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variable with a category for each stratum. If the sampling rate differs
between the cities; e.g., if you sampled 1000 people regardless of the
city size, you would need a different weight for each city and a
different stratum ID.
Now, I wonder what you mean about having dropped "duplicate
observations". Do you mean that you dropped the observations of Toronto
from your first sample and are substituting those from the second, or do
you mean that you combined the two samples and literally dropped only
those observations that appeared in both? (And I wonder what kind of
data you have that you would know they were duplicates.) If the former,
what I said above applies; if the latter ... you probably shouldn't.
The other alternative is simply to combine the samples without dropping
observations. In that case, you would need to decide how much relative
weight to give to the "regular" sample vs. the "oversample"; if you want
each to be weighed equally, you just divide their "natural "weights by
two; that is, your-pweight = 10 instead of 20 for the 5% sample, and
your-pweight = 5 instead of 10 for the oversample. Somebody who knows
more than me can comment on the advisability of this course; it means
that a sampling without replacement design (which is what I assume you
have in each of the two datasets) becomes sampling with (limited)
I agree with Guang Dai (I saw his message after writing this) that how
your samples are designed is important; you haven't given us a lot of
information to go on.
Jason Dean, Mr wrote:
> I have a quick question. I currently have a 5% random sample of Canada. I also have 4 extra random samples of only the four largest urban cities (I have dropped duplicate observations between samples).
> What is the best strategy to include these extra samples and keep the sample representative of the country. I intend to conditon on these cities with dummy variable in my regression. However, I would prefer to use sample weights but I am not sure the best way to go about creating them. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Mar 11, 2013 at 4:53 am #1300308
Derrick WhiteBPL Member
@mikuLocale: Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
I am considering both packs for use on a 3 week solo trip, with 10 days in a kayak and 10 off trail hiking.
I have researched both extensively and am finding the decision tough to make. Has anyone used both, or just one that you can post your comments on?
DerrickMar 11, 2013 at 10:58 am #1964269
David ChenaultSpectator
@davecLocale: The West Slope
Both are well regarded and test out to comparable loads. The choice will come down to which harness suits you better and more importantly which will better fit with your packing style.
Harness packs like the Epic are in theory more versatile, but keeing the load trim requires a carefully sized pack bag of some kind. Most large drybags are quite broad which leads to the Epics frequent short and fat look. A pack like the Porter is less fussy to pack with a conventional kit, but doesn't accomodate weird loads as easily.Mar 11, 2013 at 11:05 am #1964275
Luke SchmidtSpectator
@cameronLocale: Idaho Falls
I think you should compare the Expedition not the Porter to the Epic. Putting ten days worth of food in the Porter might be tricky unless your kit its really small.Mar 11, 2013 at 4:31 pm #1964416
I mulled over this same decision for a while. The lack of pockets on the Porter doesn't fit well with my style, and the Epic reported to hang pretty low and the side pockets are an afterthought. I ended up getting a ULA Catalyst in hybrid cuben fabric without hydration ports (less water) and with bottom straps (packraft) and side straps (skis).
I tried a dry bag hauler last year (NRS Paragon) and I'm not enamoured with the concept. It's great for 90% on water use, but packing it and using it on the trail is finicky (ie. trying to get the bag to hang right, having the bag fall out when you empty it at night etc).Mar 11, 2013 at 4:53 pm #1964425
Travis LeannaBPL Member
@t-lLocale: Wisconsin
Dan, have you used your Catalyst yet? How's the fabric?Mar 11, 2013 at 5:02 pm #1964427
Philip MarshallBPL Member
I don't have either, but I'd thought one of the advantages of the Epic was being able to carry a packraft outside of the main pack compartment. In your case, you wont be packing a packraft, so I'd suggest the Porter would be a simpler and perhaps better suited pack.
Dan, are you worried about the pockets and straps of the Catalyst getting caught whilst rafting? And does the load carry ok with the packraft underneath the Catalyst? I am in the process of working out a pack for packrafting trips as well and perhaps a Porter with straps added to the bottom for the raft could be another similar option?Mar 11, 2013 at 5:34 pm #1964444
Derrick WhiteBPL Member
@mikuLocale: Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
Thanks for the comments. I opted for the Porter (4400) after speaking with both Dan and Mike of HMG; they were very helpful Once deciding upon the Porter I was still wondering whether to go with the 3400 or 4400. Mike thought the 3400 would be a bit tight for a solo trip of that length and with a packraft hopefully in my future, the choice of the 4400 became easy.
Note: the former Expedition is now called the Porter 4400.
Can't wait to get it!
DerrickMar 11, 2013 at 5:57 pm #1964454
John HarperBPL Member
@johnnyh88Locale: The SouthWest
For those who like pockets, HMG made me a 4400 Windrider SW.Mar 11, 2013 at 7:25 pm #1964488
"Dan, have you used your Catalyst yet? How's the fabric?"
It's still creeping along in the postal system but it should be here this week. I hope to get it out for a quick weekender soon, but it won't be fully utilized until my big trip in early May (~12 days).
"Dan, are you worried about the pockets and straps of the Catalyst getting caught whilst rafting?"
I'm not worried about the straps catching. I'll just keep them reasonably snugged up. Drybag hauler stylepacks (ie. ULA Epic) have straps everywhere and people use those just fine. I never had any safety concerns with my NRS Paragon (straps everywhere) last summer.
"Does the load carry ok with the packraft underneath the Catalyst?"
The bottom packraft straps are really an 'overflow' tool for a raft, paddle, snowshoes, CCF pad or whatever on long/bulky trips. I'll rarely use them. I prefer to store my packrafts inside the pack. I typically carry my wife's too, so I store two side by side in the pack bottom via Roman Dial's "packraft fold". It protects them better and rafts are not something I pull out frequently so it's not annoying – especially considering I'm probably digging out paddling clothes, PFD, inflation bag etc anyways. I presume the load will carry better with the rafts inside.
I suppose there's the argument that putting the raft outside avoids getting water in one's pack. That would probably be more of consideration if I was frequently transitioning from padding to hiking, but that's not very typical for me. When my raft comes out, it's likely coming out for the only time that day, so it's not a big deal to flip it over and let the water drip off for a couple minutes after. By the time it's all folded up there's not much water left.
The ULA Catalyst is spec'd at 48oz, but with the optional trinkets removed (-4oz) and in cuben hybrid (-5oz), it's going to come in around 39oz. A 4400 porter is 31oz, but by the time you add hipbelt pockets (+2oz?) and the rear 'Stuff' pocket (+4.2oz) you're at 37.5oz and you're still missing side pockets which I value. The Catalyst also delivers a proper framesheet (which prevents it from turning into a sausage when it's packed full), a more robust hipbelt, back padding, and ULA made mine with green cuben hybrid fabric instead of white.Mar 11, 2013 at 7:30 pm #1964491
Clayton MauritzenSpectator
@glacierramblerLocale: NW Montana
Just so long as you know you have to post pics for the rest of us.Mar 11, 2013 at 7:43 pm #1964500
"The Catalyst also delivers a proper framesheet (which prevents it from turning into a sausage when it's packed full), a more robust hipbelt, back padding, and ULA made mine with green cuben hybrid fabric instead of white."
I have a Porter and a Mchale. Both have stays and no frame sheet. Neither turn into sausages.
I think what is vital to understand is that the Porter 4400 has a bigger main bag with volume that can be increased with the front pocket. The Catalyst has a main compartment noticeably smaller. You make it sound like you are getting something for nothing. The Catalyst is smaller and weighs more. The Porter has back padding inside the pack. The dyneema grids top used is 500d.
Thought a clarification might be in order. If your require more space for larger items inside your pack, the Porter is a better choice. If not, the Catalyst may be a better choice.Mar 11, 2013 at 7:48 pm #1964502
Grzegorz PrzeorskiBPL Member
@grzechuLocale: Ontario
I suspect that the "can of warms" will be quickly closed when you post some pictures of your new pack. I've been thinking (for some time)that ULA Catalyst made partially of Cuben would be very appealing piece of equipment for this type of adventure. But for some reason I neglected to ask nice people at ULA if they would make one. I even suspect which optional trinkets you elected to remove. I like white colour in the winter, otherwise green.Mar 11, 2013 at 8:05 pm #1964507
You're right the 4400 porter is bigger. The Catalyst likely falls in between the 3400 and 4400 models. I was suggesting adding the rear 'stuff' pocket to gain the functionality of a rear pocket (ie. quick access to clothing, avy gear etc), rather than for more volume. The 3400 Porter is only .5oz lighter than the 4400, so that would have likely been a more fair comparison. The 3400 Porter + hipbelt pockets + stuff pocket = 37oz. Cuben hybrid Catalyst = 39oz and has side pockets, framesheet and more robust hipbelt.
HMG packs turn into 'sausages' because they only have longitudinal support with no structure on the lateral axis. This is exacerbated by HMG's close and parallel placement of the stays. Some packs (ie. Gossamer Gorilla) place the stays further apart and connect them for lateral support. McHale packs don't do this because there is large rigid sections in the back panel even though it's not a full framesheet. It's not a big deal because the pressure of the pack on one's body tends to flatten it out after a few minutes, but for big loads it's nice to have the pack ride as close to the body as possible.
Note the side seam that would mark the edge of the back if it was flat.
Mar 11, 2013 at 8:13 pm #1964511
What year is that Windrider and is that before the increased padding in the belt, straps, and the thicker shaped stays? I have never had such barreling.
The Porter is stiffer than the Windrider.Mar 11, 2013 at 8:27 pm #1964520
That's an earlier Windrider – circa 2011 I believe. It's just got 2 sleeping bags and a pillow inside, not packed abnormally. I believe it's before the stiffer stays were added, but I don't see how stiffer stays would add significant lateral support unless they were placed at an angle (non-parallel). The current stays aren't bending here – there simply is no lateral structure so it takes the natural shape of a tube as it's packed. The thicker padded 'lumbar' section of the porter hipbelt might help somewhat in this regard.
I'm not very familiar with McHale packs, so I could be wrong about them. I'm referring to the sections below which look to be pretty stiff, if not rigid sections with softer foam on top. They appear to add lateral support.
Mar 11, 2013 at 8:37 pm #1964525
The pack on the left: the top arrow is the backpad that is essentially a pocket that fits a foam pad. It is attached by Velcro. The bottom lumbar pad is not removable but has the same or similar padding as the backpad.
I think the pack on the left is a Merk with the pad inside the pack so there is no external backpad.
But behind these pads are two stays and fabric between. No back panel.
I am once again taking this thread off topic. I will take a few pics and can send them to you. I will PM you.
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Address: 1205 Great North Rd, Pt Chevalier
We came here because it's local and the pickings in Pt Chev are slim. Plus I once saw that Ray McVinnie off the telly eating here.
Parking was easy. Not much happens around Pt Chev of a Saturday morning.
We walked in and immediately thought the decor needs a freshen up. And the floor-to-roof windows mean you're in plain view of the street. Call me a philistine, but the couple of paintings on the walls could only be described as coming from the "1990s-cafe-hell" school of art. ("It's lucky there's not more wallspace," says Louise). There's also a junkie-zombie style Santa on the window (only 320 sleeps to go!). It's counter service with a busy deli section - I've had stuff from the deli before and it's very good.
The most unusual thing about the menu was the flipside. The front page has the usual brunch suspects - benedicts, scrambles, mueslis, etc. But overleaf the "light meals" sections offers some great variations. Seddon Fields brekkie ($18) features portobello mushrooms, the Pasadena bagel ($16) promises bacon, avocado, spinach and hollandaise goodness and a joint like this is bound to have great sweetcorn fritters ($16).
We ordered eggs rancheros ($17), scrambled eggs with chorizo, chilli and cheese on ciabatta and a bit of cajun aioli floating around. Delicious. The MPD benedict ($18) came with pesto, spinach, bacon and a slow-roasted tomato that didn't appear to have done much slow roasting.
The coffee was nicely done, with Altura beans. Served with a piece of brownie.
The service was homely, like the rest of the place.
We recommend if you come here you bring your hangover. The portions are generous and the food delicious.
Overall we thought the food is good, but Pt Chev is still crying out for a great cafe.


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Jan. 8, 2005
EVANSTON, Ill. -- The No. 23 Lady Vol swimming and diving team lost a hard-fought meet to Northwestern on Saturday, 184-167. The meet came down to the final relay of the night, with the Wildcats narrowly edging UT.
"In the morning we were a little bit flat," Head Coach Dan Colella said. "Tonight (in the evening session) we took it up a notch and really battled. Overall, I'm real proud of the fact that the team came back the way that they did."
The morning session got underway with the 400y medley relay. The Lady Vols' quartet of Jacque Fessel (Cincinnati, Ohio), Tiffany Clay (Mason, Ohio), Megan Tomes (Cincinnati, Ohio) and Christine Magnuson (Tinley Park, Ill.) swam the school's fastest time of the year to win the event and earn 11 points. Northwestern's squads claimed the final six points for the relay, giving UT the early lead.
Next up in the pool were the freestylers. Julia Stowers (Knoxville, Tenn.) continued her dominant year, finishing in 4:56.20 to win the event. Misty Cain (Marietta, Ga.) was also solid for the Big Orange, taking third place with a time of 5:04.78 to pick up an additional three points and increase the Lady Vol lead to 23-13.
The sprinters then prepared to hit the water, for the 100y free. Northwestern's Andrea Hupman won the event, edging Magnuson who finished in 51.74 to pick up four points for the Lady Vols. Senior Jessica Blevins (Bluefield, W. Va.) swam well for UT as well, claiming fifth place in a time of 53.89 to pick up an important point in a dual meet that was turning into a classic. After three events, the score was now 28-27 Tennessee.
Slated next on the schedule was the 200y breaststroke. Northwestern's Brielle Bovee won the event to put the Wildcats in the lead but Clay took second place, Betsy Brockman (Batavia, Ohio) claimed fourth and Sallye Hartman (Gates, Tenn.) took fifth for a cumulative seven points to make the score 39-35 in favor of Northwestern.
The lead was short-lived for the Wildcats though, as freshman diver Lauren LeRoy (Oshkosh, Wis.) continued her stellar performance of late. She topped the field in the one-meter competition, tallying a score of 254.93 to snag nine points. Sophomore Brittany Fulmer (Maryville, Tenn.) finished in third place, picking up an additional three points to give the Lady Vols a 47-45 advantage.
Northwestern would retake the lead in the 100y butterfly. Katie Braun edged out Tomes by just .08 seconds for first place. However, the sophomore's time of 56.30 did place her as No. 13 on the all-time performer's list. Senior Tatiana Athayde (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) claimed fifth for the Big Orange, who now trailed, 59-52.
All-American Fessel would do her part to keep the Lady Vols within striking distance, as she won the 200y backstroke to earn an important nine points. Fessel finished in a time of 2:02.33 while Ashley Yeager (Mechanicsburg, Pa.) claimed a fifth-place finish to make the score in NU"s favor, 68-62.
In the 400y IM, Stowers finished in second place for UT to notch four points. She was narrowly edged out by Northwestern's Amy Mueller, who touched the wall in a time of 4:29.43. Brockman picked up points for the second time on the day, taking fifth place.
With the meet slipping away as Northwestern had increased its lead to 82-67, the Lady Vols turned to their 200y freestyle relay squads in need of a big performance. The quartet of Magnuson, Abbi Terveer (Lima, Ohio), Blevins and Tomes were up to the task as they turned in a valiant effort. They finished in a time of 1:35.61, edging out Northwestern's relay quad by just .30 seconds. Laura Fehrman (St. Charles, Ill.), Elizabeth Christy (Indianapolis, Ind.) snagged third place for an additional two points, moving UT to within six, 86-80, as the morning session concluded.
The evening session kicked off with the 200y medley relay. UT would be victorious in the event as Fessel, Clay, Magnuson and Christy touched the wall in a time of 1:44.71 to earn the 11 points. Northwestern took second and third place in the event, though UT had cut the Wildcats' lead down to one at 92-91.
Next up was the 200y butterfly, where Brockman and Lutz swam hard, taking third and fourth place respectively. Brockman finished in 2:07.23, less than a second behind the third-place finisher. Despite the strong efforts, the lead had been pushed back up to 108-93.
The Lady Vols would continue to fight hard as Tomes took home the crown in the 200y freestyle in a time of 1:49.20. Stowers would finish in fifth place, less than .20 seconds behind the fourth-place finisher. The 10 points would pull narrow the gap ever so slightly, as the meet now stood at a 117-103 score.
The breaststrokers then hit the pool for the 100y event. The Lady Vols, led by Clay's second-place finish, would pick up seven points as Hartman and Brockman finished in fourth and fifth place, respectively. With six events remaining, UT trailed NU, 129-110.
The divers then took center stage for the second time on the day for the three-meter competition. LeRoy followed up her victory with a second-place finish, while Fulmer claimed fourth place. The freshman tallied 244.65 points while the Tennessee native totaled 206.63 points.
With the score now at 141-116, the Lady Vols needed to make a strong push in the final five events. First up was the 50y freestyle, where Magnuson swam stride-for-stride with Northwestern's Hupman in a sprint for the wall. In the closest finish of the night, Hupman clocked a time of 23.65 with Magnuson right behind at 23.71. Also scoring in the event for the Lady Vols were Terveer and Blevins who took home third and fourth place, respectively.
Although Northwestern led 151-125, UT was still in striking distance. Fessel would help the cause as she won the 100y backstroke to complete the sweep of the events. The junior finished in 56.65, winning by over two seconds. Christy claimed fourth place while Danyelle Vincent (Rohnert Park, Calif.) took home fifth to put the score at 158-137 in favor of the Wildcats.
In the 1,650y freestyle the Lady Vols would continue to narrow the gap, led by Stowers, who claimed her second meet title. Right behind Stowers was Cain, who finished in 17:08.56 to hold on for second place. Brockman also turned in a great effort, holding off Northwestern's Braun to take home fourth place. The combined effort had netted UT 15 points and suddenly Northwestern's lead had been trimmed to 162-152 with two events remaining.
Tomes would then keep UT's chance of victory alive, as she won her second event of the meet, taking home the 200y IM in a time of 2:03.05, to win by over three seconds. Clay finished in fifth place, to put the score at 171-162 entering the final event of the night, the 400y freestyle relay.
In what was an appropriate ending to the meet, it came down to the wire. UT's quartet of Magnuson, Fehrman, Blevins and Tomes swam extremely well, pushing Northwestern to the end. Despite their efforts, the Lady Vol relay squad was edged by a little over a half of second to secure the meet for Northwestern.
There is no time to rest for UT, though, as they will now head to Fayetteville, Ark., on Monday to battle SEC foe Arkansas.


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Dr. Peggy Peterson has been selected to serve as Pulaski Technical College's Title III Coordinator/Activity Director to oversee the use of a grant from the U.S. Department of Education through the Strengthening Institutions Program.
The Strengthening Institutions program provides grants to institutions of higher education to improve their academic quality, institutional management and fiscal stability, and to strengthen their ability to make a substantial contribution to the higher education resources of the nation.
Dr. Peterson is an experienced community college faculty member and administrator. She currently directs PTC's TRIO Scholars (Student Support Services) project. Recently she served as vice president for academic and student affairs at Washington State Community College in Marietta, Ohio. Her broad background in five community colleges will be an asset in overseeing the Title III grant activities. Additional positions funded by the Title III grant will be advertised in the near future.
There are three components to the Title III activity: course redesign in developmental and "gateway" courses, development of a comprehensive advising system, and development of an endowment fund.
On Oct. 20-22, Dr. Peterson, Vice President for Instruction Purnell Henderson, and three faculty members from the Education and Academic Success division attended a course redesign workshop in San Diego. Faculty members were Kim Halpern, Leslie Johnston, and Nancy Reedy. The workshop presented the efforts of the National Center for Academic Transformation to support models of course re-design that use technology and other alternatives to deliver courses more effectively.
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Why the f*** would he pick Xtina?
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this country guy is pitchyyyyyy
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ust turning it on. I don't really like her. Nothing special besides being hot. IMO.
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You know I'm a good judge
i was gonna be upset if the didnt turn for my boy from lafayette
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#651 Fri 11 Jan 13 8:49am
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Re: Ask me a cooking question
Google cached it! Now print it out quick before this site disappears too!
Sticky spiced pork ribs
First shown on Countrywise.
Recipe by
Mike Robinson
Skill Level Easy
Serves 5
Main course
TAGS Meat, Marinade
Pork ribs are incredibly cheap to buy, really easy to cook, and are brilliant for sharing outdoors in the summer.
Before you start...
The ribs should marinate for at least 4 hours before cooking.
* 1 large piece of fresh ginger
* 6 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed or grated
* 150 ml5� fl oz dark soya sauce
* 175 ml6� fl oz maple syrup
* 150 ml5� fl oz hoisin sauce
* 1 tsp five-spice powder
* 2 limes, juiced
* 2x 1.3 kg2� lb racks of pork ribs
* Freshly ground black pepper
Method: How to make Sticky spiced pork ribs
Start by grating a couple of thumb-sized pieces of ginger into a bowl. Add the garlic, soya sauce, maple syrup, hoisin sauce, five-spice powder and, finally, the lime juice and black pepper. Mix well.
Place the ribs in a deep oven tray. Take two-thirds of the marinade and pour it over the ribs and rub in well. Cover and leave to marinate for at least four hours.
Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Place the tray with the ribs in the oven and cook for 45 minutes until done.
To serve:
When you are ready to serve, transfer the ribs to the barbecue and brush with the remaining marinade to form a glaze. (If you don�t wish to use the barbecue, turn your oven up to maximum for the last 10 minutes.)
Use a knife, or cleaver, to cut the ribs into individual pieces. Pile up in a bowl and attack with sticky fingers, and lots of cold beer.
#652 Fri 11 Jan 13 10:16am
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Oh, fgs Hippytea. You seem to have cracked it and you've absolutely made my day/week/year.
You're an absolute star.
A 1000 thank-yous.
Now safely tucked away in a Word document.
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#653 Fri 11 Jan 13 10:50pm
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Maree wrote:
hema3033 wrote:
I am working my way through 15MM - wow! was there life before this book! I have now bought 30MM but not yet tried anything from it.
My question is more a request - please please would you consider making a dvd of the tv shows of each of these books. I for one could not put a price on how valuable this would be to me.
Some recipes seem intimidating, but if I watch you cook it before I begin, it feels like a doddle!
Thank you
Hi Hema, During the rush prior to Christmas, I noticed DVDs for 30MM at my local mega electronic store.
I live in Australia. Not sure where you live. Keep a watchful eye and/or try Amazon or similar stores online.
Hey thanks Maree - will look into that! Its a comfort to know it exists though x
#654 Fri 11 Jan 13 10:57pm
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JUst wondered where i can find the POlish recipe of the stew that they make i think it has cabbage sausage and other ingridiants in it
#655 Fri 11 Jan 13 11:06pm
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Re: Ask me a cooking question
P123b welcome to the forum .
I think that stew might be bigos , otherwise known as hunters stew.
The cabbage in it is sauerkraut as far as I can remember.
I don't have a recipe right now but I think there used to be one somewhere amongst the forum pages .
Very quick search and I found this ,
there may be other mentions of it as well , go to the side of the page and click on 'search ' and enter .. bigos .. Into
The subject box , leave author box empty , enter the search and it will bring up a few old threads that you can look at to see what is mentioned.
Sorry I would search for you but I have a busy few days
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#656 Sat 12 Jan 13 9:32am
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Hi Jamie,
Love you work !!!! I have all your books and have tried many of your recipes. Of note, your Xmas turkey recipe. A real hit this past Xmas.
My partner and I have recently had a huge change to our lives and taken on our autistic grandson (Lachlan) living with us full-time. Have you considered taking on a challenge and developing menus for kids with disabilities?
I consider myself as a competent cook, however given their visual, texture and change resilience tendencies cooking healthy food is a real challenge.
#657 Sat 12 Jan 13 6:46pm
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Hi Jamie, how do you know when pork is cooked? I always have to cut in the pork chops to make sure that it�s not raw in the middle. And is it okay for it to be a tiny bit pink?
#658 Sat 12 Jan 13 6:58pm
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Re: Ask me a cooking question
Pork, if farmed and butchered correctly, Can be served a little "Underdone/pink" unlike poultry.
#659 Sat 12 Jan 13 7:30pm
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Hi all!
What I would really like to know is how to have a nice flavour in my Cottage pie? It always seems to come out bland so would like to make it more savoury without overkill? Any suggestions please?
#660 Sat 12 Jan 13 7:40pm
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Re: Ask me a cooking question
Teaspoon of bovril, and maybe some dried thyme (or fresh if you have it)
Splash of worcestershire sauce...


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In Somaliland, Hubaal journalists sentenced to jail
Nairobi, July 3, 2013--A court in the capital of the semi-autonomous republic of Somaliland today convicted the manager and editor of the independent daily Hubaal of defamation and sentenced them to prison.
Hubaal's editor, Hussein Hassan Abdullahi, received two years, while the paper's manager, Mohamed Ahmed Jama, was sentenced to one year in jail on charges of defamation and false publication of news capable of disturbing public order, local journalists told CPJ. The court issued a fine of 2,000,000 Somaliland shillings (US$300) to Hussein and 1,000,000 shillings (US$150) to Mohamed, according to news reports.


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What we have learned from fighting impunity
Press freedom groups worldwide are banding together today, the International Day to End Impunity, to demand justice for hundreds of journalists murdered for their work. On this day, the Committee to Protect Journalists and dozens of other members of the International Freedom of Information Exchange are remembering journalists killed, and urging governments to take action against those responsible for their deaths. We are also looking for lessons learned in past fights--like the one led by a group of journalists from the San Francisco Bay area, who battled tirelessly to ensure that justice was served in the slaying of their colleague Chauncey Bailey.


text: Ok, I want to make the bowtie on my tahoe either pink or camo. I know pink is girly, but i'm a girl so its ok Does the bowtie come off? or do i have to paint it while its still on? also does anyone have any other ideas besides painting it? Thanks ya'll