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Yogurt sauce flavored with lemon, cumin and cilantro tops this Indian-inspired grilled salmon and apricot couscous. Try this quick, easy recipe for entertaining. Serve with steamed snap peas and a glass of gewürztraminer.
Nutrition Profile:
Heart Healthy
High Fiber
High Potassium
Low Cholesterol
Low Sat Fat
Serves 4
Prep Time 35 min
Total Time 35 min.
Step 1
Preheat grill to medium-high or position rack in upper third of oven and preheat broiler.
Step 2
Combine yogurt, scallion greens, lemon juice, cilantro, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl.
Step 3
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add apricots, ginger, scallion whites and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add water and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat, cover and let stand until the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Step 4
Meanwhile, rub salmon with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. If broiling, coat a broiler pan with cooking spray. If grilling, oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill or broil the salmon until browned and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Serve with the couscous, topped with the yogurt sauce and cashews.
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text: Hi everyone, I posted earlier that I could not bring this particular book with me when I left to live in Spain. To all of you out there who might want this book I found it on AMAZON.COM and in the used book section I bought it for 0.74 pence. That is Sterling. I think that would equate to about just over a dollar. I could not believe my luck. It really has some spectacular quilts in it.

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Also known as Knoxville, Tennessee, Knox Vegas is the title given to this city in eastern Tennessee by its young adult population, mostly consisting of college students at the University of Tennessee. This is both a play on words with the similarities of 'vegas' and 'ville', and it adds to a notion of fun times to be had by its inhabitants. The sporting events, arts/music scene, and bar life make this medium-sized city seem to be more Vegas-like in its appeal.
"What are you doing this weekend?"
"I'm going to watch the Vols in Knox Vegas!"
"I'm going to watch the Vols in Knox Vegas!"
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It's all so clear to me now.
If a tree falls in the forest and there is no one around to hear it, does it make a sound? What a dumb question. To all you pseudo-existential gits out there - of course it makes a sound. Since when did the existence of sound become dependent on human ears? What about all the little furry animals of the forest? They have ears. Or do they not count because they can't wipe their own butts? What's with all the animal discrimination anyway? You know animals are people too…er…uh...wait a minute. Scratch that, I guess they're not. Whatever.
Now that I have your attention (the "What the hell is this dork talking about?" attention), allow me to introduce Logitech's Soundman Xtrusio DSR-100. And while you may not be able to hear them in a forest, they most assuredly produce a sound. And we're not talking about your run of the mill transmission of vibrations. No, this is glorious, crystal clear ear-crack! And since I have a set and you don't, listen up.
Logitech pulls no punches with the Xtrusio. Using a completely proprietary design called LIMAD (Linear Magnetic Drive), the technology incorporates magnets made from neodymium, a rare metallic earth element. According to Logitech, this design directly relates to less frequency interference, which in turn means all around kick-ass clarity. I don't know or care about the science of it all, but I can agree that the clarity is second to none.
But the Xtrusio has much more to offer. You get digital and analog 4-channel audio input. This should be enough compatibility for nearly any sound card on the market, even those old legacy device sound boards. Cool!
Also travelling with the Xtrusio is the Dolby Digital PowerDVD software, which retails for $49. This will greatly enhance your DVD audio with surround and MPEG-2 video. No hardware DVD decoder needed here.
Sadly, the Soundmobile.com software bundle makes an unwelcome return. It's loaded with a bunch of music editing software that allows you to edit absolutely nothing. All of the programs are trial versions that refrain from letting you try anything but the 'Play' button and the one that takes you to their respective websites. However, I did get a kick out of watching Ben curse like a rogue sailor who's just stubbed his toe as he tried to utilize the software found on this veritable drink coaster. This is one bad software bundle.
The most celebrated feature is the extremely handy SoundTouch remote control. This little doohicky rests about 3 inches from the keyboard and lets you adjust the volume for the speakers, set the balance with the fader dial or switch the system to standby. On the front of the SoundTouch remote you get a standard headphone jack. Once a pair of headphones is inserted, the speakers are instantly muted. That's what you call a smart design. But for a nice, nerdy and more detailed list of features, click here.
Sporting a sleek, black housing, the 100-watt Soundman Xtrusio is Logitech's finest speaker set. You get four small, 3-inch high 12-watt speakers. But don't let the peewee stature fool you. Think of these as the Jet-Li of speakers - small yet amazingly powerful (though only so-so as an actor).
Most of this awesome power comes from the thumpin' aluminum 52-watt subwoofer. The size of a small trash can, the subwoofer supplies deep, rich bass tones that are significantly more impressive than what we heard from the SR-30 speaker set, also from Logitech.
Obviously, the bigger and better sound constitutes a bigger (but definitely not better) price tag of $179.99 (the SR-30 MSRP is $69.99). Imagine that. For this kind of money, I would like to see a pair of stands for the rear speakers. (Here's a tip: Click the Compare Prices link above to find prices running at about $60 less than Logitech's MSRP.)
Like the SR-30 set, you get a couple brackets for rear speaker wall mounting, but like most underpaid gaming editors, I rent my humble abode and my landlord isn't the most lenient guy around. So I'm just not ready to go drilling permanent holes in things just so I can tell which direction the counter-terrorists are coming from. Again - give me some light, cheapo stands that can be easily moved when not in use. I don't think this is unreasonable - especially considering the $180 price tag.
But oh baby, do these things sound good, and the clarity is amazing. I've thrown everything I have at 'em. From games to DVD movies and just about every type of music under the sun, these puppies just keep impressing me. It almost makes it easy to gloss over the absent speaker stands. Almost.
Other than that gnat of a problem and the lame software bundle, the Soundman Xtrusio DSR-100 is an incredible set of speakers. I have seen and heard less quality for much more money. Four surround speakers capable of digital or analog feedback, a pumpin' trash can of a subwoofer and a snazzy little remote control complete a very enticing package. Logitech scores again.
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This latest solo album from the New Pornographers frontman is the most direct and personal yet, with Newman chronicling recent life-changing events - the death of his mother and the birth of his son - and their associated confusing emotions, with deft elegance. He maintains his knack for pop melody while also aiming squarely for a more 70s-inspired, multi-timbred, singer-songwriter vibe, seasoned with a little folk and the occasional rock riff.
He's at his most touching on tracks like I'm Not Talking - addressing the fragility of happiness, the fear that comes with fulfilling your dreams, or You Could Get Lost Out Here, where he's choosing to hold on to hard-won love rather that get lost in disillusionment. There's Money In New Wave is a delightful whimsical message to his son, and album closer They Should Have Shut Down The Streets captures the bewilderment of losing a loved one brightly.
Newman has certainly found his way with words, and tackles some worthy subjects here, but the reason this album doesn't soar is the over-layered arrangement of some tracks, which somehow blocks out the space for emotional resonance, and Newman's voice itself doesn't quite carry the range of light and dark needed to really pluck at the heartstrings.
Stars: 3.5/5
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Bank robber Eddie Prince Roberts sentenced to life in prison
Roberts lawyer says they will appeal his sentence within the next week
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A man convicted of robbing multiple Columbia banks found out Friday he's going to be spending the rest of his life behind bars. Eddie Roberts was convicted of robbing the Boone County National Bank on Walnut and the Landmark Bank on East Nifong. He also punched a bank teller.
Roberts lawyer, Troy Stabenow, tells ABC 17 News he plans on appealing the sentence within the next week. He said it all surrounds how he got his sentence. The lawyer said the whole argument Friday was over the mandatory life sentence. He said according to the law, he had two prior convictions of bank robberies. The judge was required to hand down a life sentence. Stabenow said the supreme court is expected to look at the law in the near future.
In the meantime, Roberts will be sent off to prison. There's no federal prison in Missouri. Stabenow said he could be sent to Leavenworth, Kansas, Indiana, or anywhere that has an open bed.
But there is no chance for parole in federal prison. Stabenow said it's important they appeal.
"It has to do specifically on whether the judge had to give him life imprisonment just because of some prior convictions, or whether it was the jury's job to find that he had certain type of prior conviction," Stabenow said.
If they do end up winning the appeal, Roberts will not get life. His maximum sentence would be 20 years per robbery. He could be in prison for anywhere from 0-40 years. Stabenow said it could be another year to 18 months before a decision would be made.
Before the Columbia robberies he'd already been convicted of six others.


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One surprise for me about the city was the surrounding environment. Central and northern peru is arid desert, Arizona has more plant life! Lima is known for the ancient ruins scattered throughout the city, and also for its amazing gastronomy
After settling our things we spent the first afternoon walking around central Lima. This colonial era old town is home to crowded streets of brightly colored buildings. We walked trough the main plazas and saw the governors palace and cathedral. Very near to here (although we didnt make it) there are indian ruins hundreds of years old. There are bookshops, clothing stores, and guys exchanging currency everywhere. I bought my Spanish book to start stumbling my way through during my free time.
Miraflores, where our hostel was, is a more upscale area with a San Diego surfer atmosphere. It was really nice to experience the west coast vibe again. The hostel rented longboards so we spent day two riding up and down the coast. There was a great bike path right along the beach, and another along the cliff just inland making it the perfect circuit
Lima is the center for all action sports and adventures around Peru. Our hostel had trips for everything from paragliding the city to hiking the Inca trail. We had heard Peru was great for surfing so we opted for a small surf town 9 hours away by bus.


text: Anyone lease their truck? Whats good or bad about the GM lease program? Have you had issues or surprises? I was advised to lease my next truck for a small buisiness my wife and I have, I've never leased a truck before always bought so this is a new concept for me and I feel like I'm going into it blind. Let me know your lease experiences.


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Citi: Muni Tax-Season Slump Could Extend Into May
I've written lately about the seasonal weakness the muni market has experienced this month, which at least partially fits with historic performance patterns during the month of March. I'd also written how some readers had questioned one factor routinely blamed for the market's malaise: selling ahead of the April 15 tax-day deadline, which has to do simply with raising cash for tax payments but is apparently significant enough that its effects are measurable for the muni market each year.
Now Citi strategists Mikhail Foux and Vikram Rai are out with a more detailed examination of this phenomenon. Citi looks back over two decades and gauges the tax-season market impact by measuring the historical performance the muni-to-Treasury yield ratio each year from March 15 to April 15 and from April 15 to May 15. Among Citi's key findings:
- Contrary to expectations, there typically is not a rally immediately after the tax-related selling is done, with the market actually continuing to sell off after April 15 into May.
- The tax effect is much more pronounced following strong stock-market performance leaving investors with larger capital gains.
- The tax selling effect has become much more pronounced over the last decade, and if you discount the market volatility during 2008-09 (financial crisis) and in early 2011 (post-Meredith Whitney) the effect becomes more visible in those years as well.
- There is typically more selling of shorter-dated (5 years) bonds versus longer-dated bonds, indicating what sort of bonds retail investors tend to sell first.
And here's Citi's take on what's been happening this year:
The municipal market came under pressure at the end of the first quarter of 2013 as rates moved higher, fund flows turned negative, and supply increased. As we move into a period of seasonal weakness (related to tax-selling), we might see renewed pressure on bonds, more so given that the S&P index had a strong 2012 (up 13.4%). In addition, an unusual number of investors took gains on a wide variety of assets in 2012, in order to avoid the increase in the maximum capital gains tax rate from 15% to 23.9%, which occurred on January 1. Meanwhile, Treasuries could be supported by recent developments in Cypress and North Korea, thus benefitting from the flight to quality.


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2011 is in the rearview mirror, 2012 is looming large ahead. We've already seen the first major release of the year (the much maligned yet commercially successful "Devil Inside"), the rest are coming up fast!
It's going to be a huge year for the big blockbuster. Three huge superhero movies with "The Avengers", "The Dark Knight Rises", and "The Amazing Spider-Man" plus the return of James Bond in "Skyfall", and Peter Jackson revisits Middle Earth with "The Hobbit"! But wait! There's more! Quentin Tarantino returns with "Django Unchained", Leonardo DiCaprio stars in the "The Great Gatsby" and the "American Pie" gang reunite for "American Reunion" LOL.
Tons of movies, a whole year's worth… all still waiting to come out .
Which ones have you excited? Dr Suess' "The Lorax"? Ridley Scott's "Prometheus"? Tim Burton's "Dark Shadows"? The remake of "Total Recall"?
Here's a good link if you'd like to look over the 2012 release schedule
So let's hear it folks! Which movies are you excited for most? It looks like a completely LOADED year full of blockbusters… which ones do YOU want to see? 😀


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Bortezomib (Velcade®)
Pronounced: bor-TEZ-oh-mib
Classification: Proteasome Inhibitor
About Bortezomib (Velcade®)
Bortezomib works by inhibiting the 26S proteasome. A proteasome is an enzyme that is responsible for breaking down proteins in all cells (healthy or cancerous). By blocking the action of proteasome, protein builds up in the cells and causes them to die, therefore preventing tumor growth.
How to Take Bortezomib
Bortezomib can be given into a vein (IV, intravenous) or an injection under the skin (subcutaneous). The actual dose is based on your body size and the schedule is dependent on the type of cancer you have.
Certain medications, including ketoconazole, rifampin and St. John's Wort can interfere with blood levels of bortezomib. Make sure your provider is aware of all the medications, vitamins and supplements you are taking.
Special Instructions: While receiving this medication, you should NOT drive, operate heavy machinery or do any dangerous activities because of the risk of fatigue, dizziness, syncope and orthostatic/postural hypotension.
Possible Side Effects
There are a number of things you can do to manage the side effects of bortezomib. Talk to your doctor or nurse about these recommendations. They can help you decide what will work best for you. These are some of the most common side effects:
Nausea and/or Vomiting
Talk to your doctor or nurse so they can prescribe medications to help you manage nausea and vomiting. In addition, dietary changes may help. Avoid things that may worsen the symptoms, such as heavy or greasy/fatty, spicy or acidic foods (lemons, tomatoes, oranges). Try antacids, (e.g. milk of magnesia, calcium tablets such as Tums), saltines, or ginger ale to lessen symptoms.
Call your doctor or nurse if you are unable to keep fluids down for more than 12 hours or if you feel lightheaded or dizzy at any time.
Contact your oncology team to recommend medications to relieve diarrhea. Also, try eating low-fiber, bland foods, such as white rice and boiled or baked chicken. Avoid raw fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads, cereals and seeds. Soluble fiber is found in some foods and absorbs fluid, which can help relieve diarrhea. Foods high in soluble fiber include: applesauce, bananas (ripe), canned fruit, orange sections, boiled potatoes, white rice, products made with white flour, oatmeal, cream of rice, cream of wheat, and farina. Drink 8-10 glasses on non-alcoholic, un-caffeinated fluid a day to prevent dehydration.
Diarrhea can lead to serious dehydration. Call your doctor or nurse if you experience dizziness, light-headedness, fainting or muscle cramps, as these can be signs of dehydration.
Low White Blood Cell Count (Leukopenia or Neutropenia)
White blood cells (WBC) are important for fighting infection. While receiving treatment, your WBC count can drop, putting you at a higher risk of getting an infection. You should let your doctor or nurse know right away if you have a fever (temperature greater than 100.4), sore throat or cold, shortness of breath, cough, burning with urination, or a sore that doesn't heal.
Tips to preventing infection:
- Washing hands, both yours and your visitors, is the best way to prevent the spread of infection.
- Avoid large crowds and people who are sick (i.e.: those who have a cold, fever or cough or live with someone with these symptoms).
- When working in your yard, wear protective clothing including long pants and gloves.
- Do not handle pet waste.
- Keep all cuts or scratches clean.
- Shower or bath daily and perform frequent mouth care.
- Do not cut cuticles or ingrown nails. You may wear nail polish, but not fake nails.
- Ask your doctor or nurse before scheduling dental appointments or procedures.
- Ask your doctor or nurse before you, or someone you live with, has any vaccinations.
Low Red Blood Cell Count (Anemia)
Your red blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen to the tissues in your body. When the red cell count is low, you may feel tired or weak. You should let your doctor or nurse know if you experience any shortness of breath, difficulty breathing or pain in your chest. If the count gets too low, you may receive a blood transfusion.
Low Platelet Count (Thrombocytopenia)
Platelets help your blood clot, so when the count is low you are at a higher risk of bleeding. Let your doctor or nurse know if you have any excess bruising or bleeding, including nose bleeds, bleeding gums or blood in your urine or stool. If the platelet count becomes too low, you may receive a transfusion of platelets.
- Do not use a razor (an electric razor is fine).
- Avoid contact sports and activities that can result in injury or bleeding.
- Do not take aspirin (salicylic acid), non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as Motrin®, Aleve®, Advil®, etc. as these can all increase the risk of bleeding. Unless your healthcare team tells you otherwise, you may take acetaminophen (Tylenol).
- Do not floss or use toothpicks and use a soft-bristle toothbrush to brush your teeth.
Fatigue is very common during cancer treatment and is an overwhelming feeling of exhaustion that is not usually relieved by rest. While on cancer treatment, and for a period after, you may need to adjust your schedule to manage fatigue. Plan times to rest during the day and conserve energy for more important activities. Exercise can help combat fatigue; a simple daily walk with a friend can help. Talk to your healthcare team for helpful tips on dealing with this side effect.
Peripheral Neuropathy (Numbness or Tingling in the Hands and/or Feet)
Peripheral neuropathy is a toxicity that affects the nerves. It causes a numbness or tingling feeling in the hands and feet, often in the pattern of a stocking or glove. This can get progressively worse with additional doses of the medication. In some people, the symptoms slowly resolve after the medication is stopped, but for some it never goes away completely. You should let your healthcare provider know if you experience numbness or tingling in the hands and feet, as they may need to adjust the doses of your medication.
Muscle or Joint Pain/Aches and Headache
Your doctor or nurse can recommend medication and other strategies to relieve pain.
Decrease in Appetite
Nutrition is an important part of your care. Cancer treatment can affect your appetite and, in some cases, the side effects of treatment can make eating difficult. Ask your nurse about nutritional counseling services at your treatment center to help with food choices.
- Try to eat five or six small meals or snacks throughout the day, instead of 3 larger meals.
- If you are not eating enough, nutritional supplements may help.
- You may experience a metallic taste or find that food has no taste at all. You may dislike foods or beverages that you liked before receiving cancer treatment. These symptoms can last for several months or longer after treatment ends.
- Avoid any food that you think smells or tastes bad. If red meat is a problem, eat chicken, turkey, eggs, dairy products and fish without a strong smell. Sometimes cold food has less of an odor.
- Add extra flavor to meat or fish by marinating it in sweet juices, sweet and sour sauce or dressings. Use seasonings like basil, oregano or rosemary to add flavor. Bacon, ham and onion can add flavor to vegetables.
Low Blood Pressure
This medication can cause low blood pressure. Patients should have their blood pressure checked regularly during therapy. Be sure your oncology team knows if you take any medications for high blood pressure.
Lung Changes
This medication may cause acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) or acute diffuse pulmonary disease, including interstitial pneumonia and lung infiltration. Call your healthcare provider if you have shortness of breath, cough, wheezing or difficulty breathing.
Heart Problems
This medication can cause the development or worsening of, congestive heart failure, decreased left ventricular ejection fraction, and an abnormal heart rhythm called QT prolongation. Notify your healthcare provider if you develop swelling of the feet or ankles, shortness of breath, feel abnormal heartbeats, or if you feel dizzy or faint.
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES)
PRES is a rare, reversible neurological disorder that can occur with use of bortezomib. Symptoms of PRES include seizure, high blood pressure, headache, confusion, fatigue, confusion, any changes in your vision, or difficulty walking or thinking. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your care team or go to the emergency room immediately.
Diabetic Patients
Diabetic patients who take oral hypoglycemic medications should closely monitor their blood sugar and may require adjustment of their diabetic medications.
Reproductive Concerns
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I need a waterproof/windproof/breathable (ha!) overmitt for winter/rain/Chicago bike commuting/hiking. I was looking at the MLD rain mitts but after emailing Ron I'm not sure about the durability on the bike.
I love the look of the Haglofs gram shell mitt but that will be more than $100 plus the hassle of getting it from the UK or Sweden (but I do love my Endo smock from them…really nice stuff).
MEC has the old OR Endeavor mitts for $70 and people seem to rave about those…but then I saw the MEC Cloudraker at all of $25. MEC claims its WPB but doesn't give specifics on the fabric…
Seems like a great deal…anyone used them? Or should I go with the tried and true (and apparently discontinued!) endeavor mitts for the extra cash??Dec 9, 2012 at 10:40 am #1934291
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I've had them for a little over a year and have no complaints. I haven't had any leaks or problems with breathability. They look the same as the day I bought them. The one problem I could see you having would be the lack of grip on the palm. There is some grip but not much. A few drops of Plastidip might solve that problem though. My hand is 7 inches long and the size small fits perfectly over a pair of wool liner gloves and fleece mitts. You can't go wrong with the Endeavors but if price is a concern I'd give the Cloudraker a shot. MEC has a great return policy after all.Dec 9, 2012 at 10:51 am #1934293
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Chiming in here re: Chicago winter commuting again…
I actually tried the MEC mitts on in-store last year for the same purpose, but didn't buy them. First impression was that they were okay, but nothing special. Felt like I had to size down to get any sort of dexterity with fingered gloves under, otherwise the inner gloves would kind of just slide around in there. Didn't like this 'cos I use bar-end shifters. Another thing was that the grip material felt like it could start wearing off after a season of continuous use on bars, based on previous experience with other gloves… but this is a complete guess. The cuff adjustments were easy enough to use but I've had gloves like that where eventually the plastic tab at the end of the cord eventually pulls off from constant use. I also missed a mid-wrist adjustment on these. Again, these were just first impressions, but I wasn't crazy impressed.
Haven't tried the ORs, but I like that style cuff adjustment a lot more, and these have a mid-wrist adjustment which I prefer on the bike.Dec 10, 2012 at 7:43 am #1934471
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Where are you guys getting the idea that you are getting a new R1 for anywhere less then $12,000 after 2006?
I'm sick of people, specifically you, Making Shit Up (tm) to try to prove their point. I don't know why it's so fucking hard to just say something that's accurate, realistic, and to the point.
Bullshit again.
That's not "sharing what you paid" - that's implying that the OP can get a new bike for that, vs having to pay MSRP for a new BMW. It's not an accurate comparison. It's intellectually dishonest. It's bullshit.
Then every single number you cite is lowballed on the R1 side: throttle percentage, pricing (yes, I noticed that you backed up a $9K price with a $10K plus warranty price) - power gains. It's all bullshit - or at least so much of it is bullshit that it's not worth trying to pull out any kernel of truth from it.
Which people are you talking about? The OP? He just asked for input so he DIDN'T have to rely on reviews. Me? I don't care about R1s at all - why would I want to try one? Who are you ranting about? This is called a straw man argument - making up a position that nobody is espousing and beating the crap out of it. Again, intellectually dishonest.
Bullshit. How do you know that they would be a completely different story? Maybe they would rate the R1 differently - maybe they wouldn't. Maybe that fighting 4HP wouldn't be enough to change the relative position. Maybe if they gave every bike the opportunity to add warranty-revoking aftermarket mods, the R1 would still not win. And DAMN those magazine reviewers for quoting current year MSRP on all their bikes, instead of the local post-hurricane remainder price for just the R1!
Stop lying. Stop Making Shit Up (tm). Stop the bullshit. Stop the blustering. Can't you? Can't you just say what you like about the R1 without weaving some kind of oppressed-underdog-fairy-tale-conspiracy-nonsense story around it?
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Stop lying. Stop Making Shit Up (tm). Stop the bullshit. Stop the blustering. Can't you?
Fine, if I'm "constantly" making stuff up, show me one other thread where that's the case. Not sure what the hell is your problem all of the sudden.
I'm probably a lot more helpful than most members here, and I always go out of my way to put out well written and thought-out posts with actual information.
Think I need a break from this place. Seriously, fuck you guys.
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Eric Hoberg of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Nancy Alkire of the University of Colorado, and Alan Queiroz and Arlene Jones, both of the Natural History Museum in London, realized that the tight adaptational relationship between a particular species of tapeworm and its host means that tapeworms can reveal a great deal about the animals in whose guts they live. Human beings are vulnerable to infestation by any of three species of taeniid tapeworms: Taenia saginata, T. asiatica and T. solium. All three are host-specific, meaning they can't survive as adults outside a human gut. Since tapeworms must be ingested to pass from individual to individual or from species to species, the research team realized that the genetic and host differences among tapeworm species can be used to understand something about the changing dietary habits of a host species.
Tapeworms have their own charm and at the very least must be considered to have found a clever way to make a living. They co-opt the work of their host species, who unwittingly provide food and housing to the parasites at various stages in their lives. The beauty of the system is that the host species actually infects itself as it goes about its daily tasks; the tapeworm need do nothing except be at the right place at the right time. The complicated life cycle of a tapeworm is magnificently adapted to its parasitic existence. For taeniids, this always involves taking advantage of a predator-prey relationship, in which a carnivore harbors the adult tapeworm and an herbivore hosts the infective larvae. With the exception of the three taeniid tapeworms that are specific to humans, adult tapeworms in this study commonly live in the intestines of carnivores such as lions, hyenas or African wild dogs. When the adult worms mature, they shed eggs, which pass out of the host's body in its feces. The eggs are then ingested by an intermediate host, which is often a particular species of herbivore, such as a domestic cow, some antelope or a pig (domestic or wild). In the body of the intermediate host, the tapeworm eggs develop into larvae that live in the host's flesh. The larvae then pass into the definitive host when it eats the infected intermediate host, either raw or inadequately cooked. Once in the definitive host's gut, the tapeworm larvae mature into adults and shed eggs, completing the cycle.
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The cliff-top home was vacant and is used as a vacation home, Central Fire inspector Mike DeMars said.
Firefighters received a call from a neighbor about 10 p.m. and arrived to find flames shooting through the roof of the two-story Craftsman-style home and a partially nude, incoherent young woman staring at the fire from the back deck, DeMars said.
The cause is under investigation, but it is being treated as suspicious "due to the mysterious woman," he said.
"It's going to be hard to determine a cause because there is so much damage," he said. "It's gutted. It was a delayed report. Many of the homes here are second homes."
The woman was naked from the waist up and a neighbor placed a blanket over her shoulders, DeMars said. She was unable to tell firefighters or sheriff's deputies what she was doing at the home and was taken to Dominican Hospital for evaluation, he said.
The Sheriff's Office said the 20-year-old woman was reported missing from Soquel earlier Sunday.
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Monday, Central Fire investigators were removing a security system from the home to see if it would yield any clues and an owner of the home, Dennis Parnagian, arrived to see his home in ruins.
Parnagian said several members of his family use the home, which they bought in 1996 and upgraded. He said he was grateful no one was hurt.
"It's just property damage," Parnagian said. "We have lots of good memories of our children and grandchildren here, but we'll rebuild. The community and the view stays the same."
Parnagian and his next-door neighbors say they have had people come into their backyards, an arm of Twin Lakes Beach that overlook Blacks Beach near 16th Avenue and East Cliff Drive.
"We've never had a problem, but maybe this time something went terribly wrong," Parnagian said.
His neighbor, Sue Cauwels, said she is grateful firefighters were able to prevent the blaze from reaching her home.
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The home did not have sprinklers or alarms, DeMars said. If rebuilt, current law will require a fire sprinkler system, he said.
DeMars remembered a fire on Geoffroy Drive about 20 years ago that destroyed two homes late one night, in part because many of the homes near it were vacant and no one spotted the fire right away. He said a new hydrant was installed after that fire, which firefighters used Sunday.
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Rizzuto and fan on field, 1948
Rizzuto and fan on field, 1948
Yogi comforts Gil Hodges, hit off foul off his bat. Oct 1,1955
The Say Hey Kid, down. Willie hit over the eye by a thrown ball, pre game practice, May 26, 1956
Willie robs The Duke", Ebbets Field, Aug.15, 1954
There are a number of photos of spectacular catches by Duke Snider. Unfortunately, I have no skill in obtaining/moving photos to this site. Perhaps there are others who will look into this.
Sandy Amoros of the Dodgers sent to left field to replace Junior Gilliam. He robs Yogi Berra then doubles McDougald off of first base. World Series Oct.4, 1955
Yogi Berra hits bases loaded home run, second inning, WS, Oct.5, 1956
Finally, it's "Next Year" for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Dodgers win WS Oct. 4, 1955
Sept. 28, 1951. Yankee Pitcher Allie Reynolds on his way to his second no hitter in 1951, Yogi drops foul pop, two outs, 9th inning.
You don't want to give a hitter a second chance.............especially when it's Ted Williams. Reynolds pitches to Ted again, "dega vu all over again". Ted hits another foul pop and this time Yogi catches it, game over.
Saw an interview with Ted, if I recall he said he thought Allie would throw the same pitch.........and he did.
On the subject of Allie Reynolds, never gets his due. Great starting pitcher and also some clutch relieving regular and World Series.
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Too much tension for Yankee fan Rose Conway during a crucial Yank/Bosox game, down to the wire, Sept. 7, 1949.
Yanks win game 5-2.
The Mick goes all out but unable to pull in drive, home run by Eddie Robinson, Sept. 20, 1951
A beauty! Love that low right field wall.
1940, Dodger fan Frank Germano attacks ump George Magerkurth. Frank not pleased with 10 inning close call that gave Reds 4-3 win over Dodgers. Security looks on.
More on that ump attacked. Ump Magerkurth "reversed' an out call by ump Bill Stewart that kept a Cinci rally alive and led to Red's win. According to the NY TImes the ump did land a few head shots at the start of the fight.
Joe Collins battles fans in 1953.
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Pete Reiser & Yogi Berra, 1947.
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Finding queens is not my easiest task, maybe you swarm chasers could give me a tip.
In fifteen swarms caught, I have only seen the queen once. My question is, where do you usualy find the queen in a swarm?
The one time I saw her it was on a swarm that had parked on a four inch post about eighteen inches tall. She was on top of the post in the open, no bees were touching her.
Where is the best place to start looking, and what are the signs?


text: Fair enough. I guess we will have to wait many years to see if this 2-3A-in-a-program is transient hype or something worthwhile. You have a point in saying that 3A is still something of a novelty in ladies skating; that may or may not change in 20 years' time. If 3A had not become such a norm in men's competition and we didn't have more difficult jumps and combinations landed, we just may still be talking about Orser's 1987 World Free Program-we will never know. I pretty much see your point regarding Ito vs. Arakawa vs. Asada, though still hesitate to put Asada firmly in front of Arakawa. Sure, in terms of official career statistics, Asada surpassed Ito by virtue of an extra World Title, given same Olympic performance (though I have more respect for Ito for actually pushing the technical boundary of ladies skating), but when you compare with Arakawa-well, Olympic Gold is Olympic Gold. It's not like that Arakawa was a random contender that was on no one's radar in 2006, and she does have her own World Title, in one of the better World-Championship-Winning performances of the decade. If Asada wins one or two more Worlds and another medal in Sochi (regardless of colour), I will place her as being more successful than Arakawa competitively, but for now, I will give it a tie, with tie-breaker going to Arakawa for OGM. But you have every right to disagree with me...with consistency and all.


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Sometimes you get lucky. Today was one of those days. It sure wasn't because of the surf report, which had "Flat as a Pancake" scrawled in chalk on a sign as we arrived. It was our surf teacher.
Only in New Zealand can you turn up to a surf lesson and end up being taught by a surfing legend. He's Doug Young, the man famous for being the first surfer on the front cover of the New Zealand Herald, riding a monster wave. He has a big personality to match.
Omaha Beach is home to Doug's surf school after he spent eight years in Christchurch building a successful business, particularly with local schools. Now surfing is part of the NCEA.
"We had to move in the end. It was a hard decision but they kept pumping raw sewage into the waterways," says Doug.
"I grew up there and lost all my memories of the place after the quake. People are different there now. The smallest shake and there's hysterics."
For a big wave rider, where keeping a cool head is everything, living with "neurotic messes", as he calls some of the kids, would be almost as hard to take as the dirty water.
Omaha Beach is not a bad place to end up and almost too beautiful to recommend. Surrounded by two marine reserves - Goat Island and Tawharanui - the water is fresh and, as Doug says: "It's as glassy and clear as Bali. Last week a film crew were shooting an ad here, making out it was an Australian beach."
The surfing doesn't start for an hour because, first, we need to spend time learning about the ocean. Doug teaches us about rips using a clever bit of sand sculpture on the beach. It's not a monster from the deep, you just need to swim to the side until you're out of the flow, he tells us.
"Surfers love rips, we use them to ride out into the waves so we don't have to paddle," he says, always ready with a reasonable explanation to reassure nervous students.
There's a reason he's so scientific about the ocean, as he has a Bachelor's degree in PE from Otago University under his belt (or wetsuit) and a lifetime calculating risks surfing monster waves.
Having grown up opposite a surf beach, I feel a bit of a fraud when asked about surfing history. Unlike the others, I've surfed a lot. As a child, surfing was one of those things I'd do to impress my big brother, Aubin, to try to bond with him, but I never really "caught the bug".
With a 7-year-old son keen on the sport, I've found myself going back to it. It's hard to find a sport the whole family enjoys, especially something we can all do at different skill levels, at any age. For our family, surfing ticks all the boxes, as well as being a good stress-reliever.
"You could be losing your job, then you catch a wave and you don't think of anything else. It's a real distraction," says Doug. "Afterwards, everything becomes clearer. Surfing's a real healer and puts everything into perspective. It's good for a hangover, too."
We do some warm-ups - a quick game of bullrush, in which our 4-year-old daughter is the only one speedy enough to make it through without being tapped, as well as some stretching, such as digging a hole and jumping in and out of it.
Before we take to the waves, Doug gives us one last piece of advice: "If you get dumped, relax, enjoy being down there, you're only going to be under a few seconds so don't panic but make sure you cover your head. When you've got confidence, water is a much safer place."
When I catch a wave, I'm surprised how much I enjoy it. Somehow Doug has changed my perception of the ocean completely. I've finally learned to relax and see where the wave takes me, rather than trying to control it. After years of surfing, I finally understand Aubin's replies to my pleas to go home: "Just one more wave."
I feel lucky, but perhaps not as lucky as Doug, who says: "It's a pretty good lifestyle, to always be surrounded by happy people."
His love of surfing, and of life, is infectious and a good Saturday morning tonic for the whole family.
Surf's up
• Phone 0800 4 SURFING (0800 478 734) or see pacificsurfari.co.nz
• $80 for an all-inclusive two-hour Surfari, $120 for a two-hour one-on-one lesson, $30 for kids lessons (ages 6-13). Doug will be running the school until the end of April, before he goes to Mexico for a couple of months.
• Stop at oob organic on the way home for blueberry sorbet or ice-blocks (oob.co.nz). Don't forget to take some money for the produce stands' honesty boxes dotted between Matakana and Omaha Beach.


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California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who has vociferously opposed the ballot initiative Proposition 23, discussed the issue in a recent "Tweetcast" to his 1.8 million Twitter followers. The proposition would indefinitely suspend California's Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, which has been a foundation for many state efforts aimed at advancing the use of solar electricity and electric vehicles.
Oil and gas companies have been the primary funders of Proposition 23, which also is opposed by former U.S. Secretary of State George P. Shultz, who served under President Reagan. Mr. Shultz, who was Secretary of Labor and Secretary of the Treasury under President Nixon, also is a former president of Bechtel Corp., which is involved in the construction of the giant Ivanpah solar power plant in the Mojave Desert, now getting under way. Mr. Schwarzenegger has actively promoted the increased adoption of solar energy during his seven years as governor.
In the Twitter discussion, according to a transcript published on the governor's official website, he said, "Well, as I just said earlier, Prop 23 is funded by Texan oil companies. And it's basically they are, happen to be the biggest polluters in California, and they have created tremendous health problems in California because of that. I mean, we have literally 19,000 people in California dying because of smog-related and pollution-related problems, illnesses. "And so I think that we want to go reduce our greenhouse gases, we want to clean up California, we want to make it a place where people don't have to worry about dying early because of pollution or because of polluted water and so on and so forth.
And so this is why we are saying to the oil refineries and to the oil companies, 'Look, we want to partner with you, we want to work with you. Let's slowly start making progress in these areas and reduce the pollution.'"Those oil companies, Valero and Tesoro, they decided to go and spend millions and millions of dollars and put an initiative on the ballot and to go and try to reverse our environmental progress and keep polluting California. And so I think that's unacceptable. "And I think that the people should know, if they succeed, we would roll back our environmental progress here and we will also kill a lot of the jobs, that are potential jobs, that are existing now and potential jobs in the future, when it comes to green technology.
And that would be very sad because, let's be honest, the green technology sector is the area that has the most job potential right now and has the biggest job growth. I mean, when you look at since 2005, it has created 10 times more jobs than any other sector, and so I think we want to protect that. We want people to invest in California; we want to have billions of dollars be poured into California. And you, know, we have 12,000 green-tech companies that have been created here in California and we want to continue being the leader in that area. We are the inspiration of the country.
"I think it's also very important that we make sure that Proposition 23 loses, because if it does then we can go and really continue on with our great environmental progress. And then go to Washington eventually, and just say, look guys, we are doing it in California. Let's have the rest of the country do it. Concentrate on renewable energy, concentrate on building cars that are not just fueled by fossil fuel but by alternative fuels, if it is synthetic diesel, if it is biodiesel, if it is electric cars, if it is hydrogen cars and so on and so forth. And we are going in that direction in California, but the rest of the country has to go in this direction.
"So I would say very important again that we win and that the proposition, that everyone votes no on Proposition 23." On Sunday, Oct. 24, the California-based oil and energy company Chevron Corp., which also has a presence in the solar photovoltaic industry, published a prominent half-page advertisement in the Los Angeles Times that said, "It's Time Oil Companies Get Behind the Development of Renewable Energy."
The advertisement did not mention Proposition 23, but it said, "Something's got to be done." The ad mentioned that a venture-capital subsidiary of Chevron has invested in alternative energy companies, and that Chevron is testing solar technologies in Bakersfield. "We're not just behind renewables," the company's ad said. "We're tackling the challenge of making them affordable and reliable on a large scale."


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May 18, 2004
Belated Guest Post at BOP
A day late and some talent short, our guest post is finally up at www.bopnews.com. Thanks to our friend Matt Stoller for allowing us to say our piece, and if you missed his spectacular guest post here, go get caught up.Read More »
May 17, 2004
Independent Ministries
We've all heard the gag about how the administration wants universal health care for Iraq but doesn't even think it's worth considering here. Well the sound byte I've heard all day today is that "eleven ministries have already been turned over to Iraqis." Lucky them. Our FDA makes sure Plan B cannot be sold over the counter, against the advice from the boards of scientists convened to advise them on it. That weekend Karl Rove gives a speech at …Read More »
May 17, 2004
Hoyer on Health Care for Undocumented Aliens
The GOP has been trying to score some points with hard line anti-immigration folks by requiring hospitals to provide documentation for anybody receiving emergency treatment. As usual when they do this kind of thing, the bill (The Undocumented Alien Emergency Medical Assistance Amendments of 2004) will accomplish very little except a symbolic slap in the face to immigrants. This was Hoyer's statement released just minutes ago: *** "I oppose this bill because it would impose burdensome and costly requirements …Read More »
May 17, 2004
Stoller on Barend
Recent guest poster Matt Stoller does some first-hand blogging of the Congress, having met the rising star that is Samara (Sam) Barend last night. Blogging of the Congress Update: Looks like the Texas bloggers had a pretty good showing for their first Texas Tuesday, congrats.Read More »
May 17, 2004
Hastert Contest
Roll Call gives us a contest: *** Name That Speaker. Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.), a man of few words, has apparently written down enough of them to fill a whole book. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Hastert's memoir will be published in August, giving him time between the two party conventions to hit the publicity circuit and, perhaps, await a call from Oprah's Book Club. Given that he has led the House through the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, …Read More »
May 17, 2004
Hard Sell Monday
Again, today is that very special day of the week where we put our hands out and ask all of you for a few bucks to help us take DeLay out, and put Pelosi in. To spur you on we try to give you one good reason that you may not already know about. Today's will be short. Many of us either read about or saw the fiasco of Colin Powell on Meet the Press yesterday. If not go …Read More »
May 16, 2004
Fear Up Harsh
The Washington Post reports on a memo sent to Sanchez, stating that a method termed "fear up harsh" would be used on a Syrian being held in Abu Ghraib, who was suspected to have knowledge of money and fighters flowing in from abroad. *** But the fact that a plan for such intense and highly organized pressure was proposed by Col. Thomas M. Pappas—a senior military intelligence officer in Iraq who took his job at the insistence of a …Read More »
May 16, 2004
On Language
Paul Vitello, Newsday: *** Accountability: n. The responsibility for apologizing when something goes very wrong, without having to accept the consequences of failure. Ex. "These events occurred on my watch. I am accountable for them. I apologize ... " - Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, refusing to step down in the midst of a worldwide meltdown of political support for America in the wake of the Abu Ghraib prison scandal. Death penalty: n. Also known as the "death tax." …Read More »
May 15, 2004
Hersh the Third
As Drum says, "It's Saturday, which means we get our weekly Seymour Hersh article about Abu Ghraib today." Now since it's Satruday, that also means that cable news goes on vacation to talk about new video games and crocodile hunters, but once people catch on to this I think it's gonna be pretty hard for anybody with a sense of decency to argue that Rumsfeld has any place in our nation's chain of command: According to interviews with several …Read More »
May 15, 2004
On my way out…
I caught this, and couldn't resist a post… A special prosecutor investigating whether administration officials illegally leaked the name of an undercover CIA operative sought yesterday to interview two Washington Post reporters in connection with the probe. Special prosecutor Patrick J. Fitzgerald told Post lawyer Eric Lieberman that he wants to talk to Post reporters Walter Pincus and Glenn Kessler but declined to discuss the information he is seeking, Lieberman said. Lieberman said he told Fitzgerald he would respond …Read More »
May 14, 2004
Guess Who Said This
From Conason: "As I looked back 20 years, I saw that it was a very imperial relationship we had with these people. We were young. We were there because we were told to be there and that they were the enemy. This time I saw them as human beings who had fears and hopes the same as we." That would be William Franke, CEO and president of Gannon International, a company which has seen ample profits from business in …Read More »
May 14, 2004
Smelling the Coffee
CNN: Those with "doubts and reservations" about Bush's ability to lead the country rose from 55 percent to 59 percent while those who believe the president can be trusted as a leader dropped from 44 percent to 39 percent, since early February.Read More »
May 14, 2004
Matsui Enters the Fray
From CongressDaily: *** Is Your Partisanship Showing? Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Robert Matsui of California told CongressDaily Thursday that Defense Secretary Rumsfeld should resign—a comment that will likely fuel Republican charges of Democratic partisanship as Capitol Hill struggles to deal with the fallout from the Abu Ghraib prison abuse scandal. Matsui is the second-highest ranking House Democrat to call for the resignation—joining House Minority Leader Pelosi—since the story broke two weeks ago. "I think [Rumsfeld] has made too …Read More »
May 14, 2004
Meyerson on Pelosi
In next month's TAP: *** Republican Speaker Dennis Hastert and Majority Leader Tom DeLay have decreed that all significant legislation is to be passed by straight GOP party-line votes. Save on the most trivial issues, no floor amendments are permitted under DeLay's rules, and no Democrats are allowed on conference committees, which frequently rewrite major bills in accord with DeLay's diktats. "It's not anything to whine about," Pelosi says matter-of-factly. "We just have to win. No whining, just winning." …Read More »
May 14, 2004
Yesterday we heard this astounding admission: "We Republicans have never quite reached the level of competent oversight that the Democrats developed over their 40 years that they controlled Congress," said Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa)... And yet today we hear this in Roll Call from Rep. Tancredo (R-CO6): Asserting that televised Congressional hearings inspire some lawmakers to "political posturing," Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-Colo.) called Tuesday for a ban on live coverage of all oversight and investigations hearings. And this isn't …Read More »


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text: I just downloaded plans from Bee-Source for building screen bottom boards. I have some scrap western red cedar and some plywood. I have two questions: 1) Is the red cedar ok to use for the side supports; and 2) Is the plywood ok to use for the frame? The plans show plywood as an option, but I am concerned about the glue and/or formaldehyde (if any) contained in the wood. Will this hurt the bees, or will they be ok if everything is painted?


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Media Bites: What You Should Have Remembered on November 11
J.J. McCullough | Posted 01.12.2013 | Canada Politics
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Somewhere along the line, November 11 passed from being a spectacle of unanimous civic deference to yet one more boring "controversy" of modern life, bound up in all sorts of political pet causes and righteous quests for moral superiority. Take the matter of exactly what and how we should be remembering. This is something the editorial pages have no shortage of fun opinions about.


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hi folks
I have 5 gal of cyser that isn't quite right.
I started with 9.5 lbs of honey 3 tsp of nutrants, 2 grapefruit pealed end mushed. water to 5 gal. I used red star champane yeast.
starting sg 1.040
after 2.5 weeks 1st rack SG 1.000
after 3 moor weeks 2nd rack mead is very clear . but tastes flat for lack of a better discription .
Should I add more honey and re pitch or just pitch?


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A man sticks his penis into a woman's vagina while she is on her period after performing anal sex. The penis looks like a bloody piece of wood.
I was giving it to her up the back side when I slipped into troubled waters. She was on her rag and gave me a bad case of Scarlet oak.
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Effective May 16, 2004, Dr. Jacquelyn "Jackie" Jackson was appointed the director of Student Achievement and School Accountability (SASA) Programs, formerly Compensatory Education Programs, at the U.S. Department of Education. The SASA Programs Office is responsible for the administration of over $13 billion dollars in Federal programs designed to promote improved achievement in schools that serve low-income children.
In addition to the Title I, Part A program, as director of SASA, Jackie is responsible for the Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program, the Even Start Family Literacy Programs, the Early Reading First program, the Early Childhood Educator Professional Development Program, Enhanced Assessment Grants, and Programs for Children and Youth Who are Neglected, Delinquent, or At-Risk.
Before her appointment as director, Jackie served as acting director of SASA as well as deputy director. Before joining the Title I office, she was on an Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) assignment at New American Schools, where she was responsible for developing and piloting standards of quality for comprehensive school reform (CSR) models. In addition, she was the district liaison responsible for developing plans and providing technical assistance to States and districts implementing Comprehensive School Reform.
Jackie began her employment at the Department of Education in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, where she analyzed, monitored, and evaluated special education programs. She was then chosen to participate in Goals 2000 in a leadership capacity to help develop policy and guidance. From there she was assigned to the assistant secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education to provide organizational leadership and guidance to the regional service teams and group leaders.
Prior to joining the Department of Education, Jackie held numerous teaching and administrative positions in the District of Columbia Public Schools. She has also been an adjunct professor at George Washington University, Trinity College, and the University of the District of Columbia.
Jackie has a bachelor of arts from Howard University and a masters and doctorate of education from George Washington University.


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UTSA Alumni Association hosts Grad Fest Nov. 5-6
By Tim Brownlee
Assistant Director of Public Affairs
(Oct. 31, 2008)--The UTSA Alumni Association will host Grad Fest Nov. 5-6. The event is an opportunity to make all commencement purchases at one time. Graduation candidates can pick up commencement guest tickets and order announcements, cap and gown, diploma frame and an official UTSA ring.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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- At the 1604 Campus, Grad Fest is 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday-Thursday, Nov. 5-6 at the University Center first floor outside the bookstore.
- At the Downtown Campus, Grad Fest is 2-6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the Buena Vista Street Building first floor outside the bookstore.
It's also an opportunity for graduation candidates to register to win prizes and buy a Pave the Paseo brick. Brick buyers will have their names placed on a brick paving the paseo between the older University Center and the newly opened University Center III.
An additional event for graduation candidates is Senior Send-off from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6 in the Business Building University Room (2.06.04) on the 1604 Campus. Those attending the event can register to win door prizes. The gathering is free for graduates, $12 for guest tickets. Reserve seats by calling the Office of Alumni Programs at (210) 458-4133.
For more information contact the Office of Alumni Programs at (210) 458-4133 or visit the UTSA Alumni Web site.


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92 pullups, 184 pushups, 276 squats
Yeah so I did not workout all last week, I had birthday parties galore to attend and plan my 1 year old's birthday kept me busy. Also had my mother in law come in so lots of things happening. But either way the rest was great. I started my level 4 week at 4:30 this morning. I was able to complete 46 rounds which matches my previous best for this workout. I feel like I could have done way better had I not filled my previous week with horrible eating and drinking, you know common party stuff. I can't be to upset though since I am still on par. I plan to get back to it and crush some previous times. I hope all of yall had a great week and are still working out. Peace


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