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Ask A Scientist
If you had too much acidic acid wouldn't it burn your stomach cells?
Asked by: Hayden Benshoff
School: St. James Middle School
Grade: 5
Teacher: Mr. Martinkovic
Hobbies/Interests: Sports, skiing, reading, video games
Career Interest: Marine Biologist, biologist, zoo keeper
Answer from Lina Begdache-Marhaba
Adjunct lecturer
Research area: Nutrition and obesity, cell and molecular biology, neuroscience.
Family: Ali Marhaba, MD, Jade and Rani
Interests/Hobbies: Basketball and jogging
This is a very smart question!! In order to answer it, let's explore together the stomach as an organ. The stomach is a reservoir that holds ingested food and digest of the macronutrients like proteins and to some extent, fat. There are different types of cells in the gastric (stomach) wall that perform different functions. For instance, parietal cells secrete hydrochloric acid or gastric acid with a pH close to 2. The rate of gastric acid secretion varies significantly among individuals mainly due to the existent number of parietal cells. When acid secretion is stimulated, the parietal cell membrane (Cell envelope) recruits many hydrogen pumps (also known as proton pumps) that are usually dormant inside the cell.
Consequently, people who have more of these cells secrete additional acid because they have extra proton pumps compared to average individuals. Other factors involved in acid secretion are hormones like gastrin and histamine, which act on certain receptors to increase acid secretion upon ingestion of food.
Did you ever think about why we need acid in the stomach in the first place? Acid is needed to start protein and fat digestion in the stomach. Certain gastric enzymes are only active at a very low pH, basically when food enters the stomach. It is a fascinating protective mechanism that the stomach holds to protect itself from self-digestion. Another important function for acid is defense against food pathogens. The food we consume is never sterile. The gastric acid acts on most bacteria in food causing their complete breakdown; thus protecting us against a variety of infections.
Coming back to your question, gastric acid should not "burn" stomach cells as long as gastric cells and glads are functioning properly. Luckily, our gastric glands secrete an alkaline viscous substance called mucus that adheres to the stomach wall to protect it against digestive juices and to buffer acidity. The "burning" of stomach cells, which is know as an ulcer is related to the loss of the stomach's ability to defend itself against digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid. However, most ulcer cases are due to an infection by acid-resistant bacteria called H. pylori; the details of this infection could be an excellent "Ask A Scientist" topic.


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Aug 8 Posted 2 years ago
The problem that will be the continuing plague of Google+ is also the a fundamental trait of internet browsing: expecting anonymoty and/or separation of lifestyles.
Cutting this short, Google resorted to creating their social media environment embedded in the hierarchy of their entire website. As a web user, my existence on the web is created by the websites that I frequent. I have a presence on Facebook. As well as a few pages. And a small profile in Linkdin. And an old Myspace page where I posted my music during my college days.
My point is I created a user for these specific environments, and all these environments don't co-exist. As well, This ecosystem also coincides (but not affiliates) with a program (Search) I use to ask very private questions.
The latter will throw me off very quickly. Logged into a website that can keep my search history? No thanks. Does that show up in Google+? It doesn't? Oh, blimey! That's like going to the doctor's office but your entire high school class can possibly get your health notes SMSd straight to their phone.
You can't keep a system with a search history as an option. No one wants it by default, or has ever wanted it by default. Then, you want me to keep searching while logged in as a specific entity with a public social media page? Has it ever occurred to Google+ that the essence of social media is based on the assumed freedom of what someone gives up on the internet? Operationally, Google has done nothing wrong. But psychologically, by emphasizing logging into a network where people use its search mechanism 30-40 times a day, with sensitive topics, wouldn't they have thought to separate the UI in a way that wouldn't scare the hell out of someone's search topic?
It seems far-fetched, but a lot of users are turned off to the fact that they have to sign up for a "searchable" social media program that emphasizes publicity on the exact same site that sensitive subjects are searched?
The environments of the internet will be behaved differently, based on the users' wants. If I decide to post a crazy rebuttal on a Youtube dance video, does it have to be tied to my username? Do I have to choose whether a comment on a video ends up on a public page I never use? If I have 3 business, that means I have to signup for 3 different accounts? If I send my family a photo, will it show up somewhere on the internet? Or is it private? It is just my circle, but what about Google Drive?
The problem is, there are too many competing programs, and there is too much content public & private that would be attributable to just one account.
Google should've gone the Facebook route and allowed + users to add a "page" or avatar, and it can represent themselves in different formats. I might not want my Youtube page to correlate with my + page. I might have two separate business that need their own G+. Along with Youtube username to upload business videos. I might use + for networking and a collation of pokemon pictures. Does that mean they have to be showcased on my stream? Can I get a 2nd stream? What ends up fully public?
Without the ability of creating different avatars for each account, it makes + unusable because of perceived lack of privacy and content control. Users aren't guided to + as a singular product, but instead attribute it to all things they may do on Google and promptly log-out. The landscape is convoluted, and being stuck with one existence in Google+ makes it even harder. They will succeed when they separate all of their products into clickable items, and the ability to add avatars to the account to separate from the public space. Line is too gray on what is public and private, clearing it with separating user names within accounts would be a great first step. If not UI, as a psychological ease on user comfort in general.
Jun 27 Posted 2 years ago
I think that there is still a large distinction between Facebook and Google Plus. Like you mentioned, Google Plus is for networking and building your professional online brand, whereas Facebook is definitely more personal and focused on the private lives of individuals. I would say there is more similarity between LinkedIn and Google Plus (for SEO purposes) than with Facebook which by large is not used for professional networking.
I run an online platform (http://www.getserio.com/) designed for company hirers and online freelancers, and have found that LinkedIn has played the dominant role in our online marketing strategy.
Jun 23 Posted 2 years ago
Google+ will overtake facebook or not it can be prediction only.. but one thing is for sure that google+ has the ability to overtake the facebook NOW
Mar 13 Posted 3 years ago
Realistically I don't see G+ completely overtaking Facebook. Right now there is a social media migration going on as users are travelling to different social media channels other than Facebook. In the past we witnessed a mass-migration from MySpace to Facebook, but I don't really see a mass-migration happening from Facebook to G+.
Instead it will be a relatively slow migration in which social media users start turning to other platforms, but not just a singular platform like G+.
Mar 12 Posted 3 years ago
Social science is veyr complicated and close to unpredictable, however it is quite porbable that G+ will overtake Facebook. Recently many of my colleagues switched to Google Plus. I personally think that Google Plus is mostly used for professional purposes nowadays.
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Hayden Christensen Hints at Plot for Jumper Sequel, Claims Talks Are Happening
Posted on Thursday, August 19th, 2010 by David Chen
Doug Liman's Jumper debuted in 2008 to a tepid critical response and didn't exactly do gangbusters at the box office either, taking in only $80 million on an $85 million budget (although its worldwide total did reach $222 million). Nonetheless, the film did well enough that several of the people involved with it, including Liman himself, have speculated about a possible sequel.
Recently, Hayden Christensen (star of Jumper) hinted that the possibility of a sequel was still being discussed, and threw out some clues as to where the plot might go. Hit the jump for the details. Note that the following includes spoilers for the threadbare plot of the original Jumpers.


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SCORM Cloud + WordPress
We built SCORM Cloud to go places and now one of those places is WordPress. Whether you use WordPress to run a class blog or to power your company's website, now you can launch training right from the site. Step away from the LMS and take learning out to where your learners are.
What it does
It's easy to put information on a website. It's another thing to know whether anyone is learning that information. SCORM Cloud fills that gap, allowing you to offer trackable training right on your WordPress-powered site.
Install the SCORM Cloud plug-in, and within minutes, you'll be ready to offer a course right on your site. It works with any site powered by WordPress versions 2.9 and 3.0+, BuddyPress or WPMU. Upload a SCORM course right in the dashboard, then add it to a post or page. Your learners click the link, launch the course and you get a record of just what they did in the course.
You can create a blog post with information for students to read, then put a trackable quiz right in the post for them to take. SCORM Cloud collects the results of the quiz and posts them into the SCORM Cloud reporting tool for you. You can track each individual learner.
The plug-in allows you to place the link for the course wherever you want – in a post, on a page, in a widget. Assign courses to specific users or let anyone who drops by your site in.
But that's just the start of what SCORM Cloud can do. …
What is this SCORM Cloud thing?
SCORM Cloud is our hosted SCORM player – so instead of using SCORM player back in an LMS to launch a course, you can use ours right on your website. It will play your course, track the data and provide unparalleled reports right from your WordPress dashboard.
In fact, you can do everything you need on your WordPress site from within the plugin. But SCORM Cloud does have a lot more to offer than just what you see there.
The last thing you need to know about SCORM Cloud is that it isn't free. The plugin is. And there's a free trial account to use to test the whole shebang out. But beyond that, there are very reasonable costs involved for tapping the power of SCORM Cloud. There are different account levels, and one is certain to fit your needs.
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It gets old how 95% of them are where people are basically half naked in them. wtf?!? Loses its creativity when the same thing is done over and over.
This thing will have its 15 minutes of fame and then will thankfully disappear from our short memories as most internet fads do.
the one where the guy is having fun with his son is great, that kid looks like he's having a blast. I also like the workplace vids. some of them are very creative while the ones with their shirt off are stupid, i agree
IMO, all three dances are rediculous and really annoy me. I am all for celebrating with your teamates, but any individual "planned" dances, are just stupid and sellfish acts, as far as I am concerned.
Bjoern Wener , Matt Barkley, Manti Teo and 20 other NFL hopefuls messing around after training for the combine at IMG Academy in Florida
u can say they are stupid or whatever but they are pretty funny
according to the article Teo is wearing a fireman hat
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Hamilton 350 is hosting an information session for local residents interested in learning more about Enbridge's Line 9 reversal project on Monday, Feb. 18 at the Westover Women's Institute hall.

The Feb. 18 meeting will focus on the pipeline company's plans to reverse the flow of oil in Line 9, which runs through Southern Ontario, including Westover, as well as the potential "threat to residents' drinking water."

Representatives from Hamilton 350, Environmental Defence, the Hamilton Conservation Authority and local elected representative have been invited to speak and respond to questions at the Monday evening meeting. To date, Ward 14 councillor Robert Pasuta, Scott Peck of the Hamilton Conservation Authority, Adam Scott of Environmental Defence and Don McLean of Hamilton 350 have confirmed their attendance.

The meeting, which is set to begin at 6 p.m., will take place at 1349 6th Concession Rd. West in Westover.


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Roxy - A Petfinder Happy Tail
Roxy - posted 02/25/2011
From Kathy of North Canton, OH
This is my second Happy Tail submission in two years, thanks to Petfinder.com! Actually, there have been many happy tails over our years of cat ownership. My husband and I have been the "parents" of 6 cats over 20 years of being owned by cats. :-)
Our current oldest cat, Cleo, 17, is slowly fading away. We love her so. She spent four years of her life comforting nursing home residents. Now, in her "retirement" she has comfy, sunny spots to nap, a screened porch to watch the critters and lots and lots of love. Two years ago we adopted a scared, shy little cat from Petfinder.com to join our family. Her name is Pinky and she ADORES Cleo. Our other cat, Kitty, is less cat oriented. She thinks she is human, I believe. With Cleo starting to show signs of reaching the end to her long, loving life, I worried that Pinky would be left without her cat best friend. After much deliberation, we decided to bring a fourth cat into our home, hoping she would bond with young Pinky. So, this past Saturday we brought Roxy home from Independence Animal Control shelter. What a loving little girl! And I mean little. Roxy is about the size of a 6 month old kitten. This tiny girl raised her four kittens in a woodpile and at the shelter provided nurturing to other foster kittens. Now, she joins Cleo, Kitty and Pinky and my husband and me. And she will get the love, attention, good veterinary care, fun and cuddles every animal deserves. Because of Petfinder.com, Roxy was the lucky winner of the feline lottery - and she will never be cold, lonely or hungry again. We love this little girl already. Our cats are starting to interact with her and we have another Happy Tail. The folks at the Independence Animal Control Shelter were SO wonderful. Our little girl was there almost a year, often passed by for the young kittens and the more exotic looking cats. This little grey tabby was meant to be with us, and Monica and the others at Independence Animal Control gave her a great place to wait for her furever family to find her. Thank you Petfinder. com and Independence Animal Control!
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MinnEcon note: Brent Olson is a Big Stone County commissioner who keeps a close eye on the western Minnesota economy. In April, he shared a story of high demand in Big Stone County for a single government job.
Today, he tells us about spotting some hopeful economic signs — remodeling dumpsters and a new grain dryer — in his hometown of Clinton, MN.
"Out here on the prairie I haven't detected anyone singing 'Happy Days are Here Again,' he says. "But it's my opinion that things are looking up, just a little."
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Inside the dramatic world of transportation planning for wildlife.
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New data from the Trust for Public Land illuminates which neighborhoods offer excellent green space access ... and which really don't.
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Photographer Koichi Shimano portrays the godlike volcano in the grips of seriously profound and weird weather.
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Brake Pad Noise
I put on a set of high performance brake pads for a recent track day and - while the increase in performance was impressive - the noise is going to turn me into an axe-murderer very soon.
Naturally, I've done a lot of searching about for solutions; I understand the issues; and I've implemented a few solutions (Teflon spacers and then I tried anti-squeal goo behind the pads). While the noise has been reduced somewhat, any amount of fingernails on blackboards is too much, right?
If this were a dedicated track car, there wouldn't be an issue. But this is not a dedicated track car. In fact, it is my daily driver.
So the question is, is it futile to think that I could find a high performance brake pad that does not squeal like a banshee passing a cactus through its urethra?
Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.
what pads did you purchase? most often track junkies will swap between track pads and street pads.
track pads are noisy and there is not much you can do about it. Best bet is to swap back to street pads for street driving, and only use track pads on the track. Track pads are too expensive to waste on street use anyways.
I had to laugh! I use Hawk HP+ for the occasional track day. I had a HPDE about 3 weeks ago and normally I would have swithed back to a street pad by now. I have another HPDE this Friday so out of pure laziness I left them on. The squealing is driving me nuts and I cant wait until this weekend so I can switch them back. A lot of people look at me as if to say, "Hey! you got that BMW but can't afford new brakes?" Dumb asses don"t know nothin!
I'd recomend getting a set of street pads and swapping them out for track events. After you do it once or twice you'll be able to do it in about 30mins with your eyes closed!
i feel you i thought i installed my brake kit wrong but i guess the noise is normal i love the stop power 120 to 30 in no time
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Date of Stay: July, 2009
Very friendly upon check-in with lots of information on the area. Nice pool full of kids with no adult time. The grounds are immaculate with level concrete sites and green grass between sites. This is a well designed park and very clean. This is right in the middle of the Oregon wine country so don't miss tasting some of the best pinot noir available anywhere. McMinnville has a great restored downtown with many shops and eateries. Be sure and check out the old Mcmenamins Hotel Oregon with great food and roof top dining. We would definitely stay here again.
Date of Stay: June, 2009
This park was friendly upon check-in however the manager on the golf cart was, as mentioned in previous reviews, on his power trip. The park is quiet as it is a couple of miles off the freeway on a local road with little traffic. Nice views of the river and very peaceful. Appears to be good fishing by the number of boats that came to fish offshore every day. Nice pool but the hours could be longer with adults only period. It was quite windy when we were there but still pleasant. Well taken care of and lots of green space. We would stay here again on the way through.
Date of Stay: August, 2008
Friendly on check-in. Sites are smaller in the older section as this park is old but clean, level and more than adequate. Good cable, no fire pits at the site because of site size. WiFi was not fast but worked fine. Washrooms / showers (free) and laundry were clean however garbage could have been emptied more often. Lots of people out in the bay catching crab and fish. We even saw a few deer roaming close by. Great place to stay a few days and tour around the Tillamook and Netarts area. We would stay here again.
Date of Stay: August, 2008
Well, what can I say...Not what we expected. On arrival the woman in the check-in booth said rudely, "Go find your site and come back to check in." Our site was beside the road and not level and had a very bad slope from the road to the site making it very difficult to hook or unhook. (I have driven tractor trailer for over 30 years so I know what I am doing) After unhooking you must squeeze into the site or park up the hill near the check-in. The sites are very narrow, gravel with a picnic table and fire-pit. They are so narrow that fire-pits should not be permitted as the smoke from the wet wood they sell makes it impossible to open a window. The view from our site included the abandoned, dirty mobile homes above us. The WiFi barely worked and we have a high gain, outside, on the roof, antenna. The only sites that anyone would want to stay at here are the ones on the three tiers that overlook the ocean. Be aware that the RV cam is deceiving as these sites are not on the beach. It is a fair walk downhill to the beach. The cable reception was acceptable. The showers are pay per use. We would not stay here again.
Date of Stay: June, 2008
Great park in a great location. Friendly staff member guides you to your site and helps if needed. Large older trees throughout the park and very quiet here. The wifi was ok but not very fast (see older review). Cable was good with lots of channels. Good fire pits at each site that were clean (wood available at the office). A picnic table at each site. We were more than pleased with our stay and will be back again.
Date of Stay: August, 2007
The park managers were friendly on check-in. Free WiFi is available throughout the park which is good (be sure to get a coupon on check-in). Level sites with picnic tables and fire rings (firewood is available for a fee). Good hook-ups including good cable. There is a charge for the showers. This is a great park with beach access at the end of the park. Quiet at night with no road noise. Very handy to "Shore Acres" State Park which is fabulous with their gardens and views. I would have rated this park higher except for the dusty and dirty roads throughout. Note - the office is only open from 9:00am to 6:00pm. We would stay here again.
Date of Stay: August, 2007
The park attendant was friendly on check-in. We had a ocean view site (peek-a-boo type) that was nice. The WiFi was good with some problems at times connecting to the internet.(ISP issues not the rv park) Interesting restaurant with good hearty German food. Home grown entertainment was enjoyable. The Black Forest ham, liverwurst, knackwurst sausages and draft German beer were great. This is a family rv park that caters to the older crowd so is quiet and peaceful. The ocean beach is just a short walk away and is absolutely fabulous. There is a small laundry facility (two washers) that could get very busy as it would appear that people stay more than a couple of days here. The sites are level with some sites having a paved picnic area. Picnic tables are at each site. Cable is supplied which is not bad with just a few channels not perfect. We had a good time here and would stop again when in the area.
Date of Stay: August, 2007
Friendly on check-in with maps of the local area. Wi-Fi is free and quite good. There is a charge for the showers. An older park that has a different layout with the pull-through sites parallel to the roads. Not that easy to get into these sites when the park is full. Nice concrete pads overlooking the large center field that includes a basketball court. As mentioned in previous reviews this park is about 9 miles outside of Crescent City away from the ever to common coastal fog and wind. Beautiful Redwood trees are on the drive to the beach and not far south on Hwy. 101 are the "Trees of Mystery" which is a must see. Found it quiet as we were not near the highway. This RV park is probably the best one in the area as the ones in Crescent City for the most part looked pretty bad. The only issue that we had was lots of dogs not on a leash as supposedly required and people not picking up their messes. Looks as if there were a lot of semi-permanent people staying here with a few very dirty units having a bit more old cars and stuff(?) at their site than the rules would have you believe. The sewer connections are not designed by an RV'er as they are about 6 to 8 inches above ground. Go figure. A bit of advice. I would not recommend going to the local Crescent City Safeway Mall after dark. Lots of teens and older hang out there and could get a bit scary. All that said, we would probably not stay in this area again.
Date of Stay: August, 2007
This is a fabulous park nestled in the tall trees with level paved sites. The restrooms and showers are spotless. There is no campfires at sites due to a high fire risk however there is a large community fire pit with seating. WiFi is free, very good, and is available at each site. The water comes from a 600 ft. well and is very good. Picnic tables and BBQ stands (a large stump) are at each site. The owner is quite the character and takes pride in this park. Check-in was easy and friendly with a golf cart tour of the park to pick out your site and free maps with many local attractions, waterfalls, landmarks, etc. There is lots to see in this area and it's not that far from Crater Lake which is just unreal! Shopping should be done before coming here as mentioned in another review. The closest is in Shady Cove about 22 miles away. Be sure to check out "Beckie's Cafe" as the food is fantastic. Also right next door to "Beckie's" is home made ice cream. As an added note, I felt the most secure in this park versus any other we have stayed in. We would definitely stay here again.
Date of Stay: July, 2007
Unlike other reviews we found the check-in fast and friendly. We have stayed at this park before as it has easy access from I-5 and it's close proximity to shopping. (Super Wal-Mart, Outlet Stores, Arby's, etc.) The pool was clean and warm and the grounds were very well kept. Starbucks is only a few hundred feet away for the special morning coffee and the Elmer's restaurant next door has great food at decent prices. WiFi is good and is available for a fee. This park has, in my opinion, a very poor website that does them no justice. We would stay here again.
Date of Stay: July, 2007
This is an older park with tall trees throughout. The check-in was fast and very friendly. The sites are not particularly level but livable. WiFi was acceptable but only usable for sites near the office. We only stayed here one night on our way south but seems quiet and would be a park for kids as they were many using the pool. We would stay here again.
Date of Stay: May, 2007
This is a great park on the Twisp River with lots of large shade trees, green grass, paved roads and a peaceful setting. The owners were friendly and helpful with an escort to our site on arrival. The sites are gravel and fairly level with easy access. Each site has a picnic table and firepit. The washrooms and laundry were very clean with a reasonable charge for both. There is some road noise but it's not bad and dies off at night. We stayed here over the Memorial Day weekend and thought there would be and issue with people partying but it was very well controlled and quiet after 11:00pm. Saw a few deer roaming around and some people were catching trout from the river. There is a small store with a few essentials, firewood and propane. We found the best grocery shopping is about two miles away in Twisp. The WiFi is great as they now have repeaters so not a problem as mentioned in previous reviews. We would stay here again.
Date of Stay: May, 2007
This is a fabulous park located outside of the old western town of Winthrop. The grounds were very well manicured with lots of shade trees and flowers. The restrooms and showers were spotless. There is a mini-golf, a small store with some RV items and essentials. The lake is stocked with trout and the fishing types were having no problem catching them off the docks or from boats. Absolutely no noise during the day or night and it was so peaceful that we hated to leave. We stayed in the upper area and the view of the lake and surrounding hills was perfect. We even saw a few deer roaming around the grounds which added to the flavor. The sites were level and easily accessed. The only drawback was the almost non-existent WiFi outside of the office and some dust as their is no pavement. The WiFi issue could easily be cured by changing the placement of the antenna on the office but the owner is aware of this. There is no local TV reception at the campground but that is not why you go there. All said, a more idyllic setting would be hard to find.
Date of Stay: April, 2007
We stayed here during the Tulip Festival and were pleasantly surprised. This is a great rv park with excellent free WiFi, level sites, security cameras, paved roads, good cable and was clean. The low rates are an incentive to spend a few bucks at the Casino but that is part of the fun. (The Casino is clean, well ventilated and appears to be well run.) Some good comedy acts appear here. The Casino also has good food at reasonable prices. You get a discount book for the Casino at check-in with discounts for food, gambling, etc. We enjoyed our stay and will return again.
Date of Stay: July, 2006
The staff was very friendly and helpful here. The sites are nearly all on the waterfront with spectacular views of the Hood Canal. The sites all have concrete pads with grass areas. Wi-Fi is free and great! Very clean laundry and washrooms with tubs and even towels are supplied. The cable signal is great with many channels. The only drawback is the road noise otherwise I would have given this a 10. Lots of local shops and restaurants with fabulous seafood. A Super Wal-Mart is only 9 miles away for just about anything. We would definitely stay here again.


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Escort Cards VS. Place Cards Seating Charts
Did you know there's a difference between escort cards and place cards? Probably not. Many people don't. In fact, many people use the terms interchangeably. Even I have been found guilty of this crime. I think over time, the line between escort cards and place cards became so blurred everyone viewed them as simply one and the same. As a wedding blogger, I know that when I tag an image as such, I use both terms so brides looking for inspiration can find them either way. But there is a difference between place cards and escort cards. There are even pros and cons for each. Then, there are seating charts too! So many decisions, so little time, so many guests to get sorted and seated just fine! Tell me, did you like my rhyme? 😉
Photo by Mango Studios via Style Me Pretty
Teacup Escort Cards design by Georgeous Events photo by Jonathan Ong via Ruffled
Rustic Place Cards photo by Aaron Delesie via Style Me Pretty
{Escort Cards} are generally little cards with the guest's name and table assignment written or printed on them. Over the years, brides have gotten very creative with these. Everything from folded card stock with embossed lettering or calligraphy to card stock sitting in peaches or wine corks to being pinned up with clothespins to paint chips, and even pinwheels! These are usually arranged in a creative manner at the entrance to the reception for guests to find their name and corresponding table and seat.
- You can show off your creativity and/or personality
- You can easily tie them into your theme
- You could have a ton of fun making them
- Guests could really get a kick out of them
- Guests might enjoy them even after the wedding is one
- If you're making them yourself, there's stress, anxiety and organization to contend with
- If you didn't hire a wedding planner, guess who's setting them up the day of?
- Guests might have a hard time finding their cards
Idea & Photos by Emily Steffen Photography via Southern Weddings
{Place Cards} are generally little cards with the guest's name found on the table at the place where the guest will be sitting. Just like escort cards, these can be very simple and formal (folded card stock with embossed lettering or calligraphy) or really creative and fun (much like that of the escort cards).
- Same as the escort card pros above
- Same as the escort card cons above
- Guests might have a hard time finding their cards, wandering aimlessly from table to table until theyve found the one
Note: Sometimes, if there is a formal plated dinner, one might find that they have both an escort card and a place card. (Where the difference between them first originated, I presume.) The escort card was at the entrance to the reception directing guests to their table. At the table, guests would then find their name at their assigned seat. This makes the serving staff???s job a bit easier when bringing the correct plated meals to guests.
Photos by Natalie Franke Photography & Krista A. Jones Photography via Bayside Bride
{Seating Charts} Some brides choose to forego both escort cards and place cards in lieu of a seating chart. These have also gotten very creative over the years. Chalkboards, windowpanes, pretty printed lists in frames, the list goes on and on.
- Its organized
- Its simple
- Its easy for guests to find their name
- It can easily fit into your theme
- Its one piece, not a hundred
- If you're making it yourself, there's stress, anxiety and organization to contend with
- If you have bad handwriting
- Guests might still have a hard time finding their name
- Guests don't get to take your chart home as a keepsake
Tip: You can organize these alphabetically by name, numerically by table number or both (list the table numbers and organize the names at each in alphabetical order).
Design by Tying the Knot Wedding Coordination Photo by Greer G Photography via Style Me Pretty
Photo by Lisa Boggs Photography via Style Me Pretty
Calligraphy by Meant to be Calligraphy photo by Brian Tropiano Photography via Southern Weddings
Sweet Tea Escort Card Idea by Southern Fried Paper photo by Sarah Kate, Photographer via Southern Weddings
Design by A Garden Party Floral Creations via Wedding Chicks
Did you learn something today? Did you know there was a difference between escort cards and place cards? What did you use on your big day? Do you have a preference when you go to a wedding? What do you think of all the creative ways to seat your guests these days?
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In Sioux City, Iowa, Craig Brown has a creative way to use up cooked fish. He stirs together this savory loaf that tastes much like tuna casserole. "I've made it often for family and friends, and they all enjoy it," he notes.
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- 1-1/2 cups crushed saltines (about 45 crackers)
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushrooms soup, undiluted
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 drops hot pepper sauce
- 2 cups flaked cooked haddock
- In a bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, soup, eggs, milk, onion, lemon juice and pepper sauce; mix well. Add the haddock. Press into a greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Yield: 6 servings.
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text: Hailing from Cordoba, Argentina, Ignacio is a Dj/Producer who started his career in electronic music by promoting and organizing underground quality parties in his born city, wich due to the quick success they had leaded him to create his own Collective, 713, and to work with top Argentinian Promoters, Clubs, Djs and Record Labels like Cocoliche ( Buenos Aires ), Buenas Noches Producciones ( Cordoba ) and Zizek Records ( Buenos Aires ). By the end of 2011 he moves his residence to Europe where he creates his own Record Label ,Music, Women, Money Records, who's first release is produced by him and his studio/record partner Lucianno Villarreal. '' Traxx Ep '' was edited in vinyl and included remixes from the prestigious techno producer Someone Else and May Segui. 2012 starts w..Ignacio Sietetrece's biography Ignacio Sietetrece Musician


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Remember that time Obama dumped on Paul Ryan's budget to his face? It was a total accident
posted at 3:06 pm on February 11, 2013 by Allahpundit
Via Matt Lewis, I am — how you say? Ah yes — extremely skeptical. The One has never been shy about disparaging his opponents to their faces. You watched his second inaugural. You watched him misstate the Supreme Court's ruling in the Citizens United case while they were sitting there at the SOTU a few years ago. You'll see him do this again tomorrow night. Liberals love when he shifts into "fight" mode, and like I said this morning, he's good at making his partisan broadsides sound less tendentious than they are for the benefit of low-information voters. This is just how he is, especially when it comes to a guy on the other side with some stature, like Ryan.
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Liber I.12
(ll. 547-550) Then turned the fiend with wrathful heart to where he saw Eve
standing on the plains of earth, a winsome maid. And unto her he said, the
greatest of all ills thereafter would fall on their descendants in the world:
(ll. 551-558) "I know God's anger will be roused against you, when from this
journey through far-stretching space I come again to Him, and bring this
message, that ye refuse to do His bidding, as He hath sent commandment hither
from the East. He needs must come to speak with you, forsooth, nor may His
minister proclaim His mission! Truly I know His wrath will be kindled against you
in His heart!
(ll. 559-587) "But if thou, woman, wilt hearken to my words, thou mayest devise
good counsel. Bethink thee in thy heart to turn away His vengeance from you
both, as I shall show thee. Eat of this fruit! Then shall thine eyes grow keen, and
thou shalt see afar through all the world, yea! unto the throne of God, thy Lord,
and have His favour. Thou mayest rule the heart of Adam, if thou incline to do it
and he doth trust thy words, if thou wilt tell him truly what law thou hast in mind,
to keep God's precepts and commandments. His heart will cease from bitter strife
and evil answers, as we two tell him for his good. Urge him earnestly to do thy
bidding, lest ye be displeasing to the Lord your God. If thou fulfill this
undertaking, thou best of women, I will not tell our Lord what evil Adam spake
against me, his wicked words accusing me of falsehood, saying that I am eager
in transgression, a servant of the Fiend and not God's angel. But I know well the
angel race, and the high courts of heaven. Long ages have I served the Lord my
God with loyal heart. I am not like a devil."
(ll. 588-599) So he urged with lies and luring wiles, tempting the woman unto sin,
until the serpent's counsel worked within her -- for God had wrought her soul the
weaker -- and her heart inclined according to his teaching. Transgressing God's
commandment, from the fiend she took the fatal fruit of the tree of death. Never
was worse deed wrought for men! Great is the wonder that Eternal God, the
Lord, would let so many of His thanes be tricked with lies by one who brought
such counsel. She ate the fruit and set at naught the will and word of God.
(ll. 600-610) Then could she see afar by gift of the fiend, whose lies deceived and
artfully ensnared her, so that it came to pass the heavens appeared to her more
radiant, and the earth and all the world more fair, the great and mighty handiwork
of God, though she beheld it not by human wisdom; but eagerly the fiend
deceived her soul and gave her vision, that she might see afar across the
heavenly kingdom. Then spake the fiend with hostile purpose -- and nought of
profit did he counsel:


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The UN passed a vote to regulate the $70 billion US a year conventional arms trade, reports Al Jazeera.
The treaty will regulate the trade in 'conventional arms' - a label encompassing all weapons that are non weapons of mass destruction including machine guns, battle tanks, sea and land mines, attack helicopters, cluster munitions and (non-nuclear) bombs.
As the number of yes votes showed up on the electronic board, the room was filled with loud cheers. The treaty passed by a vote of 154 to three with 23 abstentions. North Korea, Iran and Syria voted "no".
Iran is currently under a U.N. arms embargo following the re-instigation of its nuclear programme and wanted to see its access to arms imports and exports remain open.
Syria's government currently relies on Russian and Iranian weapons for the civil war. It listed seven objections to the treaty including that it failed to include an embargo on delivering arms to "terrorist armed groups and to non-state actors."
North Korea is currently facing a U.N. arms embargo due to its nuclear missiles and weapons programme. They also said that the treaty favoured arms exporters.
Amnesty International said all three countries "have abysmal human rights records, having even used arms against their own citizens".
The head of Arms Control and Human Rights at Amnesty International, Brian Wood, was at the conference in New York. "Despite Iran, North Korea and Syria's deeply cynical attempt to stymie it, the overwhelming majority of the world's nations have shown resounding support for this lifesaving treaty with human rights protection at its core,"
he said.
According to Amnesty International the top five arms exporters are:
The United States
France and
Despite being the number one arms exporter, the United States voted in favour of the treaty.
The treaty requires signatories to create regulations controlling the transfer of conventional parts, components and arms as well as regulating arms brokers. It will take effect after the 50th ratification of the treaty.


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For those of you that don't believe my post from yesterday about the bagpipes...I managed to catch a video of him this morning, after Mom and I got home from church. I was going to ask him to come up to the house and play for the people across the street that were up till 2am, doing Karaoke in the backyard, round the fire. The later it got, the louder the songs, ...
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Mom lives next to this odd guy (a young fellow with a wife and 4 kids) who cuts his grass but goes around any clumps of weeds that look like they might be flowers. They don't have any real, planted gardend, just these mini wild oasis spotted around the property. So, you can imagine what the lawn looks like! He has little random gardens of Queen Anne's Lace, thistles, buttercups, etc. And he is trying to hide the mailboxes on the corner of ...
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We picked some more blueberries to add to our stash.
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We finally made it to Muskoka, to stay with Mike who I met 2 years ago in Florence. The original plan was to just stay a couple of nights then head to Ottawa, but they were having a party on Friday night, so we figured it would be rude not to stay for it! It turned out to be an awesome week, where we made lots of new friends, drunk alot, and finally spent some time on the water.
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We just got our fourth consulting job of 2015 and so we have now deemed our travel fund ample and have booked flights for a 4 week sojourn to Ireland in early Fall. This is a second assignment from a school in Montreal so we must have done a good job for them in February.
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A great experience
We traveled through the Playton Chico Airport in December of 2012. We were there to celebrate my daughter, Sol's 15th birthday. We arrived without hotel reservations, which I don't advise, because there are usually good deals if you book in advance. We were fortunate enough to meet the Yandup gende, waiting for passengers that "fortunately for us" did not arrive. We met Beatriz and her family (one Spanish woman was married to a Kuna) who spoiled us for 4 nights and even organized a birthday party for Sol with cake, flowers and a tribute from the Kuna pepole. It really was a great moment! We visited islands, went snorkeling, swam in dreamlike places, visited the cemetery, and just enjoyed the place, a paradise, just for those who want peace. The landscapes were infinite and unique. At night you can hear the sound of water under the huts where they've spared no luxury or comfort. The food is delicious. They might be missing a little bit of variety in breakfast, but, those things become less important compared to the warmth of its people and the wonder of the place. Do not miss it.


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Band Bonding: Cooler Heads Prevail
You and your bandmates are cruising down the highway en route to a dream gig at an ocean-side club that, by all accounts, resembles a hornier version of Beach Blanket Bingo. It's a beautiful summer evening, and you can't wait to get started.
But just three songs into the first set, you suddenly find yourself mentally plotting the overthrow of the other guitarist, who insists on repeatedly blasting improvised fills straight through the lead vocals. It wouldn't be so bad if he hadn't already turned his Fender Twin up to "Stun" in order to match the seismic attack of the bass player, who's been rendered totally clueless because of monitor trouble. As far as the drummer is concerned, that's still no excuse for playing out of time, and the two of them have been fighting over tempos since the first downbeat.
Two hours later, when the gig finally ends, the tension could be cut with a knife. You quickly pack up your gear, vowing never again to stand in the same room with this band of tone-deaf, egomaniacal monsters.
How is it that a group of otherwise well-balanced, mature music makers can suddenly degenerate into an unruly, uncompromising pack of thugs the second the show starts? Is it a matter of fighting for the spotlight? Fear of forgetting some tricky changes? Pent-up frustration with a drummer who still doesn't know all the intros after three years on the job?
The fact is, not everyone's cut out to be a cog in a musical machine. Ask any worthwhile solo artist why they don't work in a band anymore and you'll hear phrases like "big ego," "totally frustrated," "bloody basketcases"- you get the picture. Unfortunately, the Used Instruments section of the classifieds is daily proof that many bands expire much too quickly; not because of musical incompetence, but personal incompatibility.
If your band's marriage is on the rocks, you and your cohorts should consider adopting some of the following coping mechanisms in order to keep things on track. Ultimately, it's a matter of playing ball or playing all alone. After all, where would the world be today if Keith really had thrown Mick out the window way back when?
Get there early
Rushing to a gig is a sure-fire way to create bad vibes, which tend to show up in a performance. It's not hard to see why players who arrive on time would be resentful of bandmates showing up late. Being at the venue ahead of schedule allows for valuable downtime to relax, check out the gear, and go over cues and rough spots. It also goes a long way to beating the pre-flight jitters. But if one member of the team is late, it blows everybody's cool (including the club owner's). Plus, how are you going to have fun when you've just spent an hour driving like a maniac, followed by seven minutes of frantically wiring up equipment?
Err to the early side, especially if the gig is a good distance away. Overestimate on drive time and allow an extra 20 minutes for your own setup before soundcheck.
Eat to the beat
What's food got to do with it? Try downing two Whoppers and a large fries and then see how much you feel like playing afterwards. Many performers treat the gig like an athletic event: Neil Young, for instance, favors a quantity of plain pasta for its energy-producing carbohydrates. And stay away from the fermented beverages until after the show (and after the ride home).
Know what food is going to make you feel good. Don't overeat. Don't be a drunken dope.
Have you got everything?
Anyone's who's ever had to make a mad dash to find a 9-volt battery or an open Radio Shack knows all too well about the hazards of poor packing. A simple inventory check before you hit the road can save you tons of aggravation in the long run. By the same token, make careful note of all materials you went through during a gig-cables, strings, picks-and replace them immediately. Or you may find yourself right back at Radio Shack the following Saturday night.
Check your gig bag before leaving home. Make sure everyone agrees who is responsible for stands and PA gear. Since you're now in the habit of getting there early (RIGHT?), do another check before the set starts.
Don't change the program
Spontaneity might work for some, but generally speaking most of us do much better with a little organization. Write up a well-balanced set list, tailored to the venue and the crowd. If you can't give everyone a vote, consider rotating the set-writing so that each member gets a turn from one week to the next.
Draw up a set list and make sure everyone has a copy. Agree ahead of time how the set might change according to crowd reaction. Agree ahead of time on encores. Don't indulge your ego by throwing in fills when they haven't been there in rehearsals.
Keep it down, and maintain steady volume
Turning up to 11 might work for Nigel Tufnel, but you can still get that extra push over the cliff without engaging in volume warfare night after night. Be respectful to your bandmates, as well as your audience: blend-don't blast. You're going to incur the wrath not only of your band but of the soundman if you keep changing your volume.
Set your rhythm and lead volumes ahead of time. Listen to the soundman -- he knows the room best. Remember that it sounds different to you than it does to the crowd.
Don't be crowd-controlled
The audience is a little thin; the bar's got five TVs tuned to the playoffs; there's a drunk in the back who calls for "Skynyrd!" in five-minute intervals. Do you think that looking bored and playing lousy is really going to make things any better? You're playing, they're paying -- so get happy!
Stick to the set list. Be the bandmember who keeps everything together, not the primadonna who makes trouble. Do the job you came there to do. If the situation is bad, grin and bear it -- just don't book the place again.
Here's a handful of other avoidable problems:
Don't wig every time another bandmember makes a mistake. It kills the energy, and the crowd sees it.
Don't get distracted being an entertainer -- be a musician first. Your first responsibility is the music, so don't comb your hair and flirt with the audience when the band is ready to start another number.
Recover from your own errors. You hit three clams in your first solo, and then missed the entrance to the bridge. Keep going! You'll make fewer errors when you're in a good state of mind.
Stick to the plan. Your bandmates are expecting you to play what you played in rehearsal. Don't throw everyone for a loop by adding fills all over the place or taking extra solo choruses unless everyone has agreed to keep the format loose.
Don't play between numbers. You'll have your chance to shine in the song. Warm up ahead of time, and let everyone know you're ready for the next tune by shutting up.
Keep an eye out for trouble. If your bass player breaks a string or your drummer cracks a drumhead, they're going to need your support. Watch for trouble, and think about how you can help cover them until the tune is over.
Remember that everything in a band, like any democratic situation, is cause-and-effect. Instead of throwing a small tantrum over some petty musical grievance, shrug it off and move on. Fights between Richards and Jagger or Daltrey and Townshend might be legendary, but 99% of them happened offstage. There's an awful lot of emotion and ego on any bandstand, and it's up to each player to keep them in check. Be a pro and let the music flow.


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U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced the introduction of her Grow it Here, Make it Here initiative to advance Michigan's emerging bio-based manufacturing industry. Bio-based manufacturing, using agriculture goods to make value-added products, is an industry poised to grow and create jobs in Michigan. The Grow it Here, Make it Here initiative provides a 30% tax cut for new, expanded, or re-equipped bio-manufacturing projects.
Senator Stabenow announced the legislation at a news conference at Zeeland Farm Services, a family owned and operated business promoting the research of soy products for new, innovative bio-based products that are 100% biodegradable. Senator Stabenow was joined by Zeeland Farm Services executives, local business leaders and other supporters of bio-based manufacturing. Products made in Michigan, out of agriculture materials grown in Michigan, were on full display.
"When we grow things and make things in Michigan, we create jobs here in Michigan. With bio-based manufacturing, Michigan businesses are using agriculture goods grown in Michigan to make products here in Michigan. It's a win-win for our economy. Michigan is at the forefront of bio-based manufacturing, and this tax cut will help businesses who want to invest and create new jobs here in America," Senator Stabenow Said.
Robb Meeuwsen, Vice President of Oil at Zeeland Farm Serices, said, "Zeeland Farm Services is always striving to find new markets for soy-based products. Not only do these products help to reduce our carbon footprint on the world we live in, they also help to increase profit opportunities for Michigan soybean producers and boost the state's economy."
Earlier this year, Senator Stabenow convened a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing to examine the job-creation potential of bio-based manufacturing in Michigan and across the country. From car parts to cleaning products, soaps, insulation, plastics, foam goods, and fabrics, products made of soy, wheat and other natural materials are finding their way into a wide variety of sectors in our economy. Now Senator Stabenow's Grow it Here, Make it Here initiative would help this emerging industry expand and grow throughout the state, and the country.
Using American-grown bio-based products displaces foreign petroleum, reducing the nation's dependence on foreign oil. This redirects investment into domestic operations rather than sending wealth abroad (often to nations hostile to America's interests) and strengthens American manufacturing and agriculture. Currently, bio-based products represent 4% of the market for the plastic and chemical industries, replacing petroleum based products. Recent U.S. Department of Agriculture analysis puts the potential market share of bio-based plastic and chemical products in excess of 20% by 2025 with adequate federal policy support. Studies show that if that 20% threshold is realized, it would create over 100,000 American jobs. Other forms of bio-based manufacturing would create even more.
During today's news conference, Senator Stabenow pointed out that Henry Ford was one of Michigan's greatest bio-manufacturing pioneers, using Michigan-grown soy and other agriculture products in his automobiles. Today, there are once again cars rolling down assembly lines across America being built with parts made from agricultural products: seats, interior panels, armrests, sunshades, soy wire coatings, carpets, and structural foam. For example, the seats of the new Ford Focus and Chevy Volt are made of Michigan-grown soy material.
According to the Michigan Agricultural Statistics Service, the Michigan soybean industry supports more than 6,900 jobs and generates $1.5 billion in economic activity across the state.
Source: http://stabenow.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=508


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Lights OutPosted on May 21, 2014Seriously? Did you think I was going to leave without writing one more d-Log to you, my adoring/not-so-adoring (depending on the day) public? Then you haven't been paying attention, because if you had, you'd know I'd never pass up an opportunity to wax nostalgic and/or didactic on this, the eve of my departure from Wheaton. […] More »
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Fire Safety, Loneliness, Homecoming and Sexual Misconduct Communication: Another Day in the Dean's OfficePosted on September 30, 2013September 30, 2013 Welcome to the first d-Log of the year. For those of you new to the community, the d-Log is my occasional communication to Wheaton students where I ask questions, explain things, share concerns, celebrate accomplishments and occasionally kvetch. I post each d-Log on the Dean of Students website, so there's an archive […] More »
D-log: It's Not You, It's MePosted on March 25, 2013It's Not You, It's Me D-log: March 24, 2013 My bad. Totally. In the last D-log, I promised to be a more faithful correspondent, and then you didn't hear from me for weeks. Months, technically. It's not that I don't think of you. I'm just a slacker, an easily distracted one. I actually think […] More »
d-log: January 26, 2013Posted on January 28, 2013Deans Can Be Slackers, Too So let me just 'fess up here. The dog ate my d-logs. Oh, alright, fine. I don't have a dog. But I did not write many d-logs last semester (one, I think), and for that, I owe you an apology. You know how it goes. Life gets busy. Other priorities […] More »
A Follow-up to Yesterday's Community ConversationPosted on November 14, 2012d-Log November 14, 2012 Dear Wheaton Students, How can any one 75-minute meeting produce such a diversity of reactions from those in attendance? I guess it's when those in attendance come from such different perspectives themselves. That is both the best and hardest thing about Wheaton: we are a community of different ideas, experiences and […] More »
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October 25, 2012
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Statewide diabetes award goes to Saint Paul dietician
Arlene Becker received the 2012 Bruce Zimmerman Diabetes Award Thursday in recognition for her pioneering work in diabetes prevention in Minnesota and nationally.
The award was presented to Becker by the Minnesota Diabetes Steering Committee and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). The award ceremony was held October 25 at the Many Faces of Community Health Conference in the Twin Cities. The annual award honors Dr. Bruce Zimmerman, an internationally known diabetes expert and endocrinologist at the Mayo Clinic, who was a leader in the fight against diabetes in Minnesota, and served as a founding member of the Minnesota Diabetes Steering Committee from 1985 until his death in 2001.
The committee selected Becker as the 2012 award recipient for her national work and for her crucial role as a registered and licensed dietitian working to help people with diabetes and prediabetes at West Side Community Health Services in St. Paul. Becker has been a champion for the predominantly Latino population she serves. At West Side Community Health Services, Becker has led 14 Spanish diabetes prevention program groups that have helped people with prediabetes dramatically lower their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The last two groups (with a total of 25 people with prediabetes) lost a combined 254 pounds, and several participants returned their blood sugar levels back to normal.
"Arlene plays a key role in West Side's diabetes prevention and management program and we are so pleased to have her sharing her time and talent with our community," said Tracey Miller, chief operating officer at West Side Community Health Services. "Her passion is evident and she is a shining example for all, of healthy living and helping patients make difficult lifestyle changes to optimize his or her wellness."
In Minnesota, Becker has been a key contributor to expanding the I CAN Prevent Diabetes program administered by the Minnesota Department of Health. She has been especially influential in the state's effort to expand the I CAN Prevent Diabetes program to people at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, including minorities and people in Greater Minnesota. As a Minnesota Master Trainer, Becker has co-facilitated 10 lifestyle-coach trainings and certified over 160 coaches since 2009. Most recently she trained 40 coaches in African American churches, Somali and American Indian communities, Latino clinics serving uninsured immigrants, and nutrition extension educators in western Minnesota counties.
MDH Diabetes Prevention Planner, Rita Mays said, "Arlene brings a depth of experience with the diabetes prevention program groups, sensitivity to multi-cultural groups and instills confidence in our Minnesota lifestyle coaches to be strong coaches across the state."
At the national level, Becker has shaped new diabetes prevention policy and programs that will directly impact people with prediabetes in Minnesota. She is playing a leading role in a collaborative effort with the Diabetes Training and Technical Assistance Center (DTTAC), the Rollins School of Public Health - Emory University in Atlanta, the National Diabetes Prevention Program and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to launch a national diabetes prevention program across the United States.
According to Wendy Kurz Childers, Assistant Director at DTTAC, "Arlene has been a strong asset to the National Diabetes Prevention Program – over the past year as a DTTAC Master Trainer, she has facilitated six lifestyle coach trainings in four states, including DTTAC's first Spanish-language lifestyle coach training. She has been instrumental in translating the DTTAC training materials and curriculum into Spanish, ensuring that the lifestyle change program will be delivered to Spanish-speaking participants across the country." Kurz Childers adds, "As a DTTAC Master Trainer, Arlene not only brings wisdom and a wealth of experience, but also the same genuine and compassionate nature that makes her excel as a Lifestyle Coach."
One in 3 adults or 1.4 million Minnesotans has prediabetes, and 5 to 10 percent of them go on to develop type 2 diabetes each year. The Diabetes Prevention Program, a large national study, showed that moderate weight loss (7 percent of body weight) and 150 minutes per week of physical activity for people with prediabetes can reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58 percent over a 3 year period. Yet few people with prediabetes know they have the condition, putting them at risk for developing diabetes and its complications. Diabetes is a leading cause of death and disability.
For more information about diabetes, the Bruce Zimmerman Diabetes Award or the Minnesota Diabetes Steering Committee, please visit the Minnesota Diabetes Program website at http://www.health.state.mn.us/diabetes/.
For more information, contact:
Scott Smith
MDH Communications
Gretchen Taylor
MDH Diabetes Program


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Possible Sewer System For The City Of Archer
ARCHER - It's a little town trying to do big things. In a corner on the western part of Alachua County you can find Archer-- a small city struggling to attract businesses and develop new jobs. The city hopes a new wastewater treatment plant can do just that. But with a 20% poverty rate in the city some residents won't be able to afford the extra costs.
After you've flushed the toilet, you probably don't think about where your business goes but city officials in archer have been thinking about it for almost 20 years. Archer City Manager Al Grieshaber Jr. said, "In 1995 the city of archer realized that they had a challenge with poorly maintained and leaking septic tanks."
Fast-forward to today and that challenge continues. A private contractor evaluated 100 properties and found 35 with septic tanks they deemed to be failing. Then the Alachua County Health Department tested those tanks and found 10 were a sanitary risk. "Worst case scenario a resident had a pump in the tank, just pumping it onto the ground so that it wouldn't back up onto his house," Anthony Dennis the Environmental Health Director at the Health Department said.
Dennis said faulty septic tanks can transmit diseases. While these residents were issued a notice of violation, many of them don't have the money or the motivation to repair their tanks. Especially since there aren't any laws requiring maintenance. In fact, Alachua is one of the counties in Florida that opted out of septic tank inspections every 5 years. The state legislature developed that plan to protect springs from pollution.
Chris Bird the Environmental Protection Director at the Health Department said, "The problem with septic tanks is that they're designed to take out harmful bacteria, they are not designed to remove nitrogen and the big problem we are having with the springs and the river is nitrogen pollution."
This is one of the reasons why the City of Archer wants to ban septic tanks altogether and get a centralized system for sewage disposal instead. This sewer system would collect wastewater, treat it and reuse it for agricultural purposes. The project would cost $12.5 million, money the city doesn't have. That's why Archer is asking for $5 million from the state this legislative session.
"With our own treatment plant, we feel that the county will have an economic boost of close to 16 million. And the city will have an economic boost, of close to 6 million. It's good for the City of Archer and it's good for Alachua County," Grieshaber said.
Archer's possible sewer system could be compared to Newberry's. While Newberry's system has been up and running since 1975, it recently underwent a major expansion. Blaine Suggs the Utilities Director for Newberry said, "I am proud to work with a city that is proactive and planning for future needs and potential growth of this area."
Newberry's latest expansion was partly funded by a "capacity development fee" established in the early 2000's for all new homeowners. Archer on the other hand, isn't planning to charge any upfront costs- just a monthly charge for using the sewage system. "But they're talking about increasing your price. So I would say no, I would rather keep my septic tank," Pamela Butler a homeowner in Archer said.
A utility bill from a septic tank user in Archer shows a balance of $16.47 for water. With a new sewer system, this resident would have to pay an additional $50 a month-- meaning their bill would total $66.47. "I cannot afford 50 or 60 more dollars a month because I am on a fixed income," Butler said.
Elizabeth Johnson, also a resident in Archer said, "I don't think a lot of peoples can pay for it, even myself cause it's going to be too high… but we really need it cause we need that add-on to Archer because Archer don't grow."
A kangaroo gas station, a Mexican restaurant and a save-a-lot make up Archer's commercial strip. Most businesses want to move into a city with existing infrastructure and the city says a new sewer system promises just that-- growth. Growth some people wouldn't mind paying for. "We don't got nowhere to go, nothing to do, nowhere to eat. We have to leave here and go up there in Gainesville to the Waffle House, Burger King… and I mean we've got to travel 9 or 10 miles to get something to eat and it costing." Willie Boykin Sr. another Archer homeowner said.
If Governor Rick Scott approves the funding request on July 1st, the Archer City Manager says the project will break ground the next day. Grieshaber said, "Life is good in the City of Archer… I always say that. Life is good in the City of Archer!" Whether that will make life even better for the residents of Archer, only time will tell.
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West End Temple Kindergarten Returns
"I'm Back!" announced the bright yellow t-shirts worn by the smiling children who attended the first day of West End Temple's newly re-opened kindergarten.
Nursery School Director Sherry Bernstein and her staff warmly welcomed more than a dozen children and their parents to the festive event on Wednesday, April 3rd. Balloons, bright colors and smiles abounded that morning.
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