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Smith holds 5 percent lead in the fight to gain a commission position
In the race for Position No. 4 on the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners, the results show Tootie Smith with a 5 percent lead in the latest count.
The current count has, 73,624 voters, or 52.6 percent, preferring change by placing their mark beside Tootie Smiths name, while 66,456 voters or 47.4 percent have chosen Jamie Damon to continue her role on the commission.
More reports of additional ballots counted will be reported when received from the county, and the numbers will be updated on the Posts website (sandypost.com).
Since the two candidates live in opposite ends of the county, the partial results at any time could be influenced by which areas ballots have been counted.
Tootie Smith, challenging the incumbent, is from Molalla, while Jamie Damon lives in Eagle Creek.
Damon is a professional mediator, and was appointed to the commission in June 2011 when an opening was created after Gov. John Kitzhaber asked former commission Chairwoman Lynn Peterson to be his adviser.
Smith served in the state Legislature for four years, including as a member of the Ways and Means Committee. She operates a bed and breakfast in Molalla.
Smith says she would draw upon her experience as a legislator and her time as a small business operator to understand and represent the views of Clackamas County residents.
But Damon says her role as referee for divisive issues on the commission is necessary and important.
Damon says she was appointed to bring an east-county, rural perspective to the board. She also has promoted and achieved having quarterly town halls and evening business meetings to give residents greater access to the commission.
Smith, who has some views similar to chairman candidate John Ludlow, says government should be of, by and for the people, and that has been lost on the current commission.
She would change the countys priorities and build more roads that would encourage new businesses to develop and bring the county more jobs. Smith calls herself the shovel-ready candidate.


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I hope this is the right section to post in, I've had a look around.....
This car is going from bad to worse, 11 days before the MOT is due and the ABS light has come on. Add to that the alarm doesn't seem to behave quite the way it should and definitely doesn't seem to immobilise the car, the electric mirrors are now just mirrors, the PDC has gone quiet as well. Tick over is also poor when hot! So I popped down to my local trusted garage this morning and just to finish the day off they, and I, can't get a response from the diag port under the bonnet.
If I can get the ABS light out then I'm hoping I can at least get it through the MOT, but without the ability to check error codes I'm a bit stuck. The light is permanently on from the moment you turn the key. I've checked both the relays and they seem fine but I suspect it's a power issue.
So has anyone ever experienced this sort of catastrophic electrical failure and if so can they give me any pointers please as I'm starting to think the loom has damage somewhere shorting it to the body.


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Convert bedroom into a bathroom?
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Started brainstorming on trying to convert a bedroom into a bathroom. The existing bathroom is on the other side of bedroom at bottom of sketch and it's size is better suited for a closet.
The house has a unique design in that all the bedrooms are on the first floor. Above the bedroom to be converted is a loft. Because of this there are no walls above the room on two sides. The third wall is an exterior wall. In my design the shower utilizes the existing closet just deepened. The space for the toilet is the current entry to bedroom. The entire space below is a conditioned basement. The closest I can put a vent would be in the area marked. Can you put a toilet this far away from a vent provided the flow of waste is going to go directly to the septic line outside the opposite direction of the vent? All drains will most likely tee into this line as it runs to exterior wall. Tub will have to have a vent of its own, in the exterior wall.
This is an existing home so the bigger question is this going to require too much demolition? Not sure if code will allow AAV? See attached scale sketch.
AAV's are hit and miss. My interpretation of the code is that they are not equivalent to an actual VTR, but some inspectors do allow them. Ours does not. There is ALWAYS a way to get a vent out.
You have a loft above? Which way then, are the ceiling joists running in reference to the diagram you posted?
As per the toilet vent for a 3" trap arm, the maximum distance is 6 feet, measured from the inside of the fitting where the vent tees in, to the top surface of the closet flange.
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This may help here is an early photo with drawing update to orient based on beam location in photo. I have already removed the door immediately beneath and to the right of the beam location. Original plan was to make this a large walk-in closet.
Ceiling and floor joist run left-right in drawing and end of joist is red box in photo. In my limited experience the vent is always been run straight above toilet. So any variation is new territory.
The house has IP joists, can you run the vent underneath along the subfloor to the wall and run the drain below the joists, or does vent have to tie in above the closet flange?
the vent has to go minimum of 6" above flood level rim before offsetting horizontally. I'm confused on why you can't run it up into the floor system above and then go horizontal with it to hit a wall.
This house was stick built by the owner who appears to have not used an architect or plans of any type. There is no guarantee this space even exists. Currently there is a return vent that utilizes the spaces in-between the studs without metal vents in the wall that you are referring to. This may keep it from being "in wall." The ceiling joists run so I would need to cut a hole in each one to run in the "potential" space. Basement has IP joists.
So what i'm saying is vent in the wall behind the toilet, then run it horizontally in the ceiling joists to the exterior wall, and then up through roof.
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How about the other wall? Beam on top of that one too? You can get a vent around a corner... kinda tricky... but you might have to... either that or build another 2x4 wall in front of that one, or build a soffit somewhere in order to get that vent into the ceiling.
Yeah with that span I kinda figured that wall could be supporting the floor above
The wall with the doors might have made more sense, but not with all those vents
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The Germany international is expected to be out for three weeks after pulling up in the opening minute of the second half of the 2-0 second leg win over the Turkish side which completed a 5-0 aggregate triumph.
Manager Arsene Wenger said: "We paid a heavy price on the injury front because we lost Podolski. Podolski's definitely out for 21 days."
Aaron Ramsey scored both goals on the night as Arsenal completed qualification for a 16th successive season in the Champions League group stages.
But the Welshman was one of the players who felt the impact of a bruising encounter, going off before the end with a groin problem as the Gunners finished the game with 10 men. Midfielder Jack Wilshere was also the victim of some meaty challenges, particularly from Raul Meireles and Bruno Alves, which he walked away from gingerly.
Wenger added: "I don't know how bad Ramsey is. I don't know how Wilshere responds. We have to check that tomorrow morning.
"The two tackles on Wilshere were disappointing, but he looks all right. Jack should be all right for Sunday. I'm hopeful on Aaron as well.
"I took him off with three or four minutes to go, but I don't know how bad it is. He wanted to stay on."
Wenger had wanted to take Wilshere off, due to the England midfielder's history of ankle problems, but the player was determined to play on.
"I wanted to take him off, yes," Wenger said. "I would've played with 10 men. We were 2-0 up, they had to score five goals in 10 minutes. Even with 10 men we could have avoided that."
With injuries already to Mikel Arteta and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, further fitness concerns throw a further spotlight on Wenger in the final days of the transfer window.
There were reports Juan Mata Senior, father and agent of the Chelsea playmaker, was at the Emirates Stadium for the match.
Following the Spain playmaker's omission from the Chelsea starting line-up at Manchester United on Monday night, rumours circulated he was available for transfer.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho denied those suggestions and Wenger believes it would be a long shot.
"I like him," said Wenger, who was beaten to the former Valencia playmaker's signature by Chelsea two years' ago.
"I watched the game last night and I've heard, like you, Juan Mata could be on the market. There is anyway in England a reluctance to sell to each other."
When asked about Wayne Rooney, the Manchester United striker Chelsea are targeting and Arsenal have also expressed an interest in, Wenger would not be drawn further, insisting contracts must be respected.
Wenger has admitted the need to strengthen, but progression to Thursday's draw was something of a formality for Arsenal following their 3-0 win in Istanbul last week.
"We completed the job," Wenger said.
"We did a professional job. It was not maybe a very exciting game, but we did what we had to do. We scored five goals and did not concede. We're in the group stage. That's what we wanted."
It extended Arsenal's remarkable record of advancing to the group stages of Europe's premier club competition for a 16th successive time.
"I believe at the top level the most difficult thing is to be consistent and of course it's an achievement," Wenger added. "It's not enough, but still it shows we have been remarkably consistent. Our ambition is much higher than that."
Wenger praised Ramsey's impressive contribution. The midfielder showed a striker's instinct to score in the first half and netted with a half-volley from Kieran Gibbs' cross in the second.
Wenger added: "I liked especially his second goal. It was a good finish. A year ago he would not have taken that chance the way he took it.
"A year ago many people questioned Aaron Ramsey. He's improving from week to week. That's very positive for us."
Dumped out of Europe, Fenerbahce now await a Court of Arbitration for Sport verdict of their match-fixing trial, which is due on Wednesday.
Fenerbahce coach Ersun Yanal was in no mood to hang around afterwards, rejecting suggestions his side had targeted Wilshere and vowed his men would improve.
"I congratulate our opponents and wish them luck in the Champions League," Yanal said.
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5. Project GNBO: Google's Secret Plan To Kill Nigerian Web Design And Hosting Companies On Their Own Turf
This article stirred a lot of controversy around a Google-sponsored initiative to get Nigerian businesses online. Loy was particularly critical of this move and unashamedly maintains his unpopular opinion about the monopoly of Google within the Nigerian Internet space.
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TechLoy learned from a reliable source that MIH Internet Africa, the owners of Dealfish and Kalahari in Nigeria made an offer to acquire a stake in Nairalist, but was rejected by founder, Seun Osewa. Although both parties confirmed the acquisition talks, they didn't disclose any terms of the deal.
7. A Ramadan App Comes To A Mobile Phone Near You
During the Islamic month of fasting in August, a new mobile application that suggests daily prayer points was launched. The Ramadan Dua App released by Nigerian mobile apps developer, Zubair Abubakar shows suggested daily dua and night Nafilahs for Tahajjud (prayers) during Ramadan.
8. Blackberry Messenger (BBM) Version 6.1 Released With Personalized, Customized, and Animated Avatars
The latest BBM version of the Blackberry smartphone v6.1 was released in November with personalized, customized and animated avatars. BBM version 6.1 lets you personalize your messages with funny animated avatars, new emoticons, customized colored chat bubbles, increased character count for personal messages and display picture integration.
9. 'Dealfish May Have Killed Nairalist', Says Seun Osewa
Nairalist founder, Oluwaseun Osewa raised a red flag on his competition's increased popularity within the Nigerian online classifieds marketplace. While Osewa said he wasn't sure if Dealfish had killed Nairalist, it was pretty clear that Dealfish had overtaken Nairalist to become the most popular classified ads site in Nigeria at the time.
10. EXCLUSIVE: The VMK Android-Powered Tablet From Congo [PHOTOS]
TechLoy extensively covered the launch of an African-designed, Android-powered tablet which was unveiled to the world at the Africa Web Summit 2011 in Brazzaville, Congo where Loy participated as a speaker. Designed by VMK and assembled in China, the tablet is the first to come out from franco-phone Africa.
11. HOW TO: Get Started With Facebook Timeline
After Facebook announced that Timeline, its latest feature that entirely changes your profile into a new kind of profile was now available worldwide, we presented a guide on setting up your own Timeline.
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I am getting horrible gas mileage on my '02 WRX. When I bought it it was fully stock. Only mods done was a downpipe/catback (problem was still there when stocked, though). It is getting less then, but about 200 miles on a tank of gas. Last time I filled up I calculated it to be roughly 12MPG.
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State of Utah to allow underglow on street bikes.: Make a temporary law to allow underglow for visibility. To become a permanent law.
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Congrats guys! Glad to hear mom and baby are both doing well! A great addition to the family.
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Congrats guys! Glad to hear mom and baby are both doing well! A great addition to the family.
Congrats! Great looking family!
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Fantastic pictures! Thanks! Ya'll look great!
A beautiful family.
Beautiful pics! Congratulations! You all look very happy! Great times! Enjoy!
Congratulations! Great pictures of a wonderful family. God bless.
Great pictures. First picture, where's my 1911 and it better be this big.
Congrats guys!!!!
Congratulations Lima and J.D. Ah, the days of 2am feedings are back, I really don't miss that..beautiful baby though. Take care.
Well, we know mom and baby are OK... hows baby daddy hanging in there.
Here is a little humor for the once again new parents.
Top 10 Ways Being A Parent Is Like Being at a Frat Party
10. There are half-full, brightly-colored plastic cups on the floor in every room. Three are in the bathtub.
9. There's always that one girl, bawling her eyes out in a corner.
8. It's best not to assume that the person closest to you has any control
over their digestive function.
7. You sneak off to the bathroom knowing that as soon as you sit down, someone's going to start banging on the door.
6. Probably 80% of the stains on the furniture contain DNA.
5. You've got someone in your face at 3 a.m. looking for a drink.
4. There's definitely going to be a fight.
3. You're not sure whether anything you're doing is right, you just hope it won't get you arrested.
2. There are crumpled-up underpants everywhere.
1. You wake up wondering exactly how and when the person in bed with you got there.
I'm doing OK, Speedloader is having a bit of a rough time in the evenings but other than that he's being a champ.
congratulations!!! I pray God will bless your family
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Apple's Steve Jobs and Chinese President Hu Jintao share a penchant for censorship and a thirst to enforce morality upon their subjects. Both also share a fear of a truly free market, one which might escape their control.
(Source: BusinessWeek and SkyParliament, respectively)
Apple has Macs, iPods, iPhones, and your daily censorship fix
Apple has the perfect opportunity to transcend the bounds of a niche small-market-share company and become a market leader in the hot smart phone industry that threatens to replace the MP3 player market -- the only market which Apple currently dominates. However, Apple is pulling a China and ruining this golden opportunity.
Looking at Apple's iPhone App Store and China's internet, the comparisons are eerie --a massive user base, an exploding economy, egocentric leadership, and a governing body that thinks it can legislate morality for its users. China's
Green Dam firewall
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ban porn
, pesky Tibet websites, religious materials, and other subversive content. Apple's App Store
bans porn
, pesky third party browsers, religious materials (like the
) and other subversive content (like South Park applications). One would almost think Apple's iconic logo had turned from gray to red.
Ironically both Apple and China claim no religious stance, yet they could moralize with the best fundamentalists. And both do so with a warped idealistic naiveté that is comical and tragic all at once. Do Apple and China really think they can block their users from adult content? Do they really think that they can block their users from taking religious stands? And ultimately, do they think they can block millions of educated people from having freedoms of speech and expression?
The answer is obviously, no. And yet neither seem to get that.
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sues Mac cloners
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brick iPhone unlockers
. Mysterious attacks which down Tibet liberation websites originate from China. Not-so-mysterious legal
takedowns of Apple fan sites
originate from Apple's legal counsel. And both have long fought the good fight against a market that might escape their control and fall into (gasp!) capitalism. Heavens no!
As a result both will suffer, as will their users. For China it means a slower route to its eventual position as the world's wealthiest and most productive industrial nation. For Apple it means that its potential to become a serious player in the computer industry will be minimized, and while it will dominate the smart phone industry, it will be a weary reign as it will never dominate as fully as it could and be forced to constantly fight off threats.
"The whole principle [of censorship] is wrong. It's like demanding that grown men live on skim milk because the baby can't have steak." -- Robert Heinlein
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Submitted to: Transactions of the ASAE
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 12/22/2002
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Citation: N/A Interpretive Summary: Fresh apples are traditionally sorted manually to remove defective or decayed products based on visual inspection. This process is laborious and often subjective to human error. To improve sorting efficiency and minimize human errors, an automatic online sorting system is highly needed by the apple industry. Although machine vision technology has showed a great promise in various online sorting applications in food and agriculture, sorting defective apples using this technology has been unsuccessful primarily due to the presence of apple stem-end/calyx, which can be falsely recognized as apple defects. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a technology that distinguishes the true defect from the stem-end/calyx. This research paper describes the development of a new technology that enables the machine vision system to distinguish the true defect from the stem-end /calyx of an apple. By using a dual-wavelength (near-infrared and mid-infrared) vision system, images of apple defects and stem-end/calyx were accurately recorded and analyzed. With the special algorithms developed, the effect of apple stem-end/calyx was eliminated, resulting in a significant improvement in the accuracy of defect sorting without the interference of apple stem-end/calyx. Since defect sorting is an important postharvest process, the application of this technology will improve the efficiency of postharvest handling of apple industry and ensure the quality of apple products being supplied to consumers. In addition to apples, the methodology and algorithms developed in this research are also applicable to defect sorting and online inspection of other fruits and vegetables. Consumers of fresh apples and other fruits and vegetables, as well as the fresh produce processors, packers, wholesalers and retailers will benefit from this research.
Technical Abstract: A near-infrared (NIR) and mid-infrared (MIR) dual-camera imaging approach for on-line apple stem-end/calyx detection is presented in this paper. How to distinguish the stem-end/calyx from the true defect is a persistent problem in apple defect sorting systems. In a single camera NIR imaging approach, the stem-end/calyx of an apple is usually confused with true defects and is often mistakenly sorted. In order to solve this problem, a dual-camera NIR/MIR imaging method was developed. Based on experimental results, the MIR camera can identify only the stem-end/calyx parts of the fruit, while the NIR camera can identify both the stem-end/calyx parts and the true defects on the apple. A fast algorithm is developed to process the NIR and MIR images and then to achieve reliable defect detection for on-line apple sorting. Test results of this method are also presented.


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A Closer Look at Take-Two Interactive as Icahn Inches Closer to 10% Ownership
Posted by: Dianne Tordillo (IP Logged)
Date: November 7, 2012 02:04PM
In a 13D filing to the SEC dated Nov. 5, outspoken activist investor Carl Icahn has reported to boosting his stake of Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (TTWO) to a total ownership of 9.57 percent, up from 8.7 percent ownership reported in the second quarter of this year.
This brings his total holding to 8,686,074 shares of Take-Two Interactive to date.
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive is the video game developer and publisher of an expansive list of video games including Grand Theft Auto, NBA 2K12, Max Payne and Duke Nukem, to name a few.
In its most recent quarterly report, Take-Two reported strong results for its second quarter fiscal 2013 that ended Sept. 30, with a non-GAAP net revenue that grew 169 percent, and a non-GAAP net income that increased to $0.11 per diluted share compared to the same period last year. The release of the game Borderlands 2, catalog sales, digitally delivered content and sales from multiple franchises contributed to the revenue growth.
In the quarter prior however, Take-Two reported somewhat opposite results, with more than $108 million worth of losses in net revenue compared to the same period last year, as well as great losses in non-GAAP net income, due to "negative impact" from a one-time $15 million contractual obligation.
View Take-Two's 10-Year Financials here.
This up-and-down trend has been apparent in Take-Two's fiscal data for years. Due its lack of predictability, GuruFocus places its Business Predictability rank at a low 1 out of 5 stars.
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Its Financial Strength rank has also suffered. With a score of 4 out of 10 in this area on GuruFocus, its Cash-to-Debt ratio shows a bare minimum of ability to pay off its debt using cash in hand. Not only that, its Z-Score is in the distressed zone and showing a negative trend line.
View Take-Two's Z-Score description here.
With Take-Two's 5 out of 10 Profitability & Growth rank on GuruFocus, shareholders may experience a slower rate of return on equity due to the company's lack of inefficiency in profits. Additionally, declining numbers graze its net margin, operating margin and revenue growth percentages.
View Take-Two's Return on Equity Description here.
GuruFocus gives Take-Two an inevitable three Severe Warning signs, implying a bankruptcy possibility in the next two years, poor business operation and a continuing revenue decline.
Take-Two stock is currently down almost 5 percent, trading this morning at $10.84. It has a market cap of $965.6 million, a P/B ratio of 2.1 and a P/S ratio of 1.2.
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Barneys Blames NYPD For Racial Profiling Incidents
(Ben Yakas) Barneys came under fire last week after several reports from customers who say they've been accused of thievery for shopping while black or Latino. Barneys CEO Mark Lee publicly apologized to the two African-American customers who claim they were profiled in the store, while at the same time insisting that this was all the NYPD's fault: "Our preliminary investigation has concluded that in both of these instances, no one from Barneys New York raised any issue with these purchases," he said. "No one from Barneys brought them to the attention of our internal security and no one from Barneys reached out to external authorities."
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How far a along are you? "Well… a little over 6 months." Saying that isn't quite as exciting as a definite mile marker but that's where we are people. Baby is described by the blogs this week as a cauliflower… or rutabaga in size…which of course is silly because last week it was a footlong hotdog sooooooo. Here's what I know… baby is starting to fill out a lil… get a lil' meat on her bones if you will. She can actually feel the sensation of touch now and her little hands are pretty much fully formed. Sometimes I am sure I can feel her pushing my belly out with both hands but who knows. She has definite resting periods and major movement times, look at her already dabbling in time management!
This weekend we got to see baby in 3d/4d form… we of course caught her in one of her resting periods and she seemed so irritated when we were trying to wake her up haha!! It gave me hope that she will be as obsessed as I am about loving sleep! Yes, still wishful thinking but you should have seen this wee one. It was great. I mean look at her… she's like… ummmm leeeaavveee me alone!!!
Anywho…. that note I have to tell you about this ultrasound!!! There's 2 guys… they are twins… and their business name is "WOMBMATES" and they have a mobile ultrasound…how genius is that?!?? I wanna give out their website cause they were so great….. http://www.wombmates3d4d.com so there you go. James (one of the twins) came to our house… hooked the machine up to the TV and voila, my whole family got a peek inside my belly. We were using the full scope of technology cause we got my dad on skype so he could be there too! It was such a cool experience. At one point I found myself cracking up because the still shot of baby on the screen looked exactly like Mr. Burns from the Simpsons!!! LOL… seriously look at this…
EGGGGSSSSEELLLLEEENNNTTT SMITHERS!!! Haha.
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Seattle Green Festival 2011
We are all in luck to hear that the Green Festival will be returning to Seattle this May! After just wrapping up in San Francisco, the festival will be in Chicago on May 14th and 15th and then come to Seattle on May 21st and 22nd. I attended green weekend last year and was blown away by the amount of exhibitors, knowledge of the speakers, and the interactive booths that were there. If you are looking for something to do in Seattle for a weekend, don't miss this opportunity.
The Green Festival is a project by Green America and Global Exchange; two incredible organizations aiming to educate the world on Green Living and social justice. Even the festival itself strives to be sustainable. Volunteer workers help attendees sort their trash so that plastics, aluminum, glass, mixed paper and cardboard, electronic waste and compost are all diverted from a landfill and are recycled. In its first year in 2008 the Seattle Green Festival diverted 97% of all its use from the landfill. Now coming back to Seattle for the 10th anniversary of the Festival, participation by attendees is crucial. Here are some things you can to help do while attending the festival;
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• Ride your bike or take public transportation and get $5 off Green Festival admission!
• Most importantly – Spread the word!
One of my favorite parts of the festival is volunteering. I volunteered last year and found the experience to be fun, easy, and extremely educational. The festival makes signing up for volunteer slots easy as well as providing free admission for the whole weekend, a free organic shirt, and snack area during the festival. If you don't plan to volunteer, you can buy tickets online at a reduced price than at the door.
Something I noticed that is new this year is the implementation of GF Bucks. When you purchase a festival ticket you will receive GF Bucks which can be used to purchase items from Green Festival exhibitors. You receive more GF Bucks when you purchase tickets online.
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If you are looking forward to the event this year, it will take place at Qwest Event Center on Saturday May 21st from 10am-7pm and Sunday May 22nd from 11am-6pm. I highly recommend volunteering, or attending both days for the highest chance to catch your favorite speaker, workshop, or giveaways. As per last year, I'll post a recap of my favorite booths, products, and new green living tips I learned. Be sure to follow me on Twitter @___Katy___ for my tweets during the event.


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Talking About Egypt, Thinking About Iran: Clinton's Real Focus In IsraelDuring her last visit in Israel as Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton talked about Egypt but really thought about Iran. And made scant mention of the Palestinians, nowhere near as pressing an issue for America as the Arab Spring
PIMCO's Mohamad El-Erian: The Ideal Prime Minister for EgyptOn Tuesday, it was reported that Mohamed El-Ehrian, the chief executive officer of Pacific Investment Management Co., or PIMCO, was being considered for the role of Egypt's Prime Minister. He doesn't want the job, but he does have the qualities that Egypt lacks.
Clinton Pledges U.S. Will Help Israel Stop Iran From Acquiring Nuclear WeaponsU.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pledged a commitment to work with Israel in order to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Mubarak Returns To Cairo PrisonEx-Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak was taken back to Cairo's Tora Prison on Monday evening after Prosecutor-General Abdel-Meguid Mahmoud ordered that the ailing former president could no longer stay at a military hospital.
Dlamini-Zuma: Why The African Union's First Female Chair Could Mean Big ChangesConsidering her South African roots and the many serious challenges facing the African Union today, Dlamini-Zuma will be under intense scrutiny in the coming weeks.
Clinton Arrives In Israel; Talks To Focus On Egypt, Iran And PalestineU.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Israel late Sunday for high-level talks with Israeli officials focusing on the course of political action in Egypt, Iran's alleged clandestine nuclear program and the stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
Hillary Clinton The Target Of Tomatoes, 'Monica' Chants In EgyptDuring her visit to Egypt Sunday, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's motorcade was the target of tomatoes, among other things.
Egypt: Military Will Stop 'Certain Groups' From Taking OverEgypt's top armed-forces official, Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, said on Sunday that the country's military will not allow a certain group to dominate national politics, which some suggested is a veiled reference to the Muslim Brotherhood.
Clinton Meets Egypt's Mursi For The First TimeFollowing the talks she reaffirmed Washington's support for a full transition to civilian rule in the troubled country.
Water From The Sea: The Risks And Rewards Of Israel's Huge Bet On DesalinationIsrael is faced with a major water deficit, and it's investing in desalination to solve the problem -- but the country's big push for getting water from the sea is not without risks.
U.S. Opportunities In Libya And EgyptEvents in Libya and Egypt highlight the potential benefits of United States human rights promotion -- both for the U.S. and for people across the world -- as well as the downsides of America's failure to pursue that task.
Egypt's President Meets Saudi King On His Inaugural Foreign TripEgyptian President Mohamed Morsi, arrived in Saudi Arabia Wednesday on his first foreign trip since taking office late last month, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said.
Morsi Says He Will Respect Court Ruling To Uphold Parliament DissolutionEgyptian President Mohamed Morsi has said that he will respect a court ruling that overturned his attempt to reinstate the lower house of Parliament, which had been dissolved by the Military Council last month prior to the Islamist leader's election victory.
Egypt's Court Overrules President's Order To Reconvene Parliament; Power Struggle LoomsEgypt's Supreme Constitutional Court (SCC) swiftly overruled Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi's order to reconvene the parliament, intensifying the confrontation between the newly elected president and the judiciary, which is believed to be acting in the interests of the backers of Mubarak regime and the ruling military-led Supreme Council.
Egypt?s Top Court Overturns Morsi?s Decision To Reconvene ParliamentThe court earlier sparked a crisis when it declared the parliamentary elections as null and void.
Indian Schoolgirl Forced To Drink Own Urine As Punishment, But Some Believe Practice Is HealthyDesai may have had the last laugh on all the naysayers; he lived to be 99 years old (in a country where the average life expectancy is only 64).
Egyptian President Morsi Invited To White House As Obama Opens To IslamistsThe White House has invited Egypt's recently elected president Mohammad Mursi to visit the U.S. in September, as the latest Obama administration effort to reach out to Egypt's newly empowered Islamists.
Pre-Opening Wheat Market ReportSeptember Chicago wheat traded 21 cents higher near 7;30 am CST on follow through from the corn market. The September contract has been unable to push above last Thursday's highs at 8.40 3/4. Friday's action sent wheat sharply lower, near 8.00, but found support on a positive outlook for the corn market. Kansas City and Minneapolis wheat are both trading sharply higher this morning and the November Paris Matif contract is up 4.25 Euros, nearly 2%. Outside markets are providing a slightly n...
Egypt's High Court Nullifies President Morsi's Attempts To Reconvene ParliamentThe long-anticipated showdown between Egypt's military and its new president -- the Muslim Brotherhood's Muhammad Morsi -- has opened, with Morsi, the SCAF and the Supreme Court heading into a three-way contest.
Syria: Assad Claims Support Of People, Again Talks Peace Plan With AnnanAssad also specifically singled out the U.S., Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey of supporting the ?terrorists? who are seeking his overthrow.


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On 25/07/2013 02:58, Matthias Bode wrote:
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> Motivated by An analytical solution to an integral not currently in Mathematica? and by the interview with Mr. Daniel Lichtblau on omega tau three questions arose to me:
> 1. Are there theorems that prove that particular types of functions - e. g. x^(1/x) - can not be integrated?
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I like Revlon Calla Lily with some caveats. What I like: the color, the formula, and the new bottle shape. Calla Lily is a milky glaze with a subtle gold shimmer (it's worth it to click on the photos to see up close). By itself, it is quite sheer, so although I think it's wearable that way, I've photographed it in different ways to show you its possibilities as layering polish. I think the bottle design is much more attractive than the A-line shape of the standard bottle.
What I don't like: the brush and the price. The first thing: the brush. It's very thick, wide, and spatulate. Wielding it was very awkward, like applying polish with a putty knife. The second thing I don't like: the price. I think drugstore polishes should try to avoid price points above $6.00 I bought these at Wal-Mart, so they were less, but everywhere else they were $7.00 and up, which I am unwilling to pay for a Revlon. Unless it's a magical Revlon that will, like, fill my bank account with jewels and a golden egg- laying goose, and also will cure all the ills of the world (or at least of Fairfield Country). Short of that, I can't really get behind an eight dollar drugstore polish. It seems antithetical to the purpose of drugstore polish, which is to be inexpensive enough that you can regard it as a little treat for yourself, like a candy bar that doesn't make you fat.
Below from top to bottom: Calla Lily over China Glaze First Mate. Ring and Pinky have two coats of Calla Lily over a basecoat.
Below: Calla Lily over Wet n' Wild French White Creme. Calla Lily adds some finish to a plain white manicure.
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The quiet Shelter Cove Harbour and neighboring Palmetto Dunes Resort (just across U.S. 278), with upscale boutiques, smartly casual restaurants, and untainted Lowcountry views, ooze understated elegance without an ounce of priss. Capt. Scott Henry's little Hurricane deckboat bobs among Goliath-sized mega-yachts but somehow doesn't seem out of place. Lowcountry Nature Tours specializes in personalized, eco-friendly trips of Broad Creek and Calibogue Sound (www.lowcountrynaturetours.com or [843] 683-0187).
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Despite being around since Neolithic times, fermented foods are a relative new guy to the nutrition trend party, at least in North America. With ringing endorsements cropping up all over the place promising everything from improved digestion to an enhanced immune system and longevity, it's no wonder they are popular! Most suggest the proposed beneficial effects of eating fermented foods is due to the presence of natural probiotics, thought to bolster your intestinal population of those friendly little gut microorganisms.
But is this all hoopla or is this ancient food preservation method really the path to better health? Are fermented foods any better for you than their non-fermented brethren?
In part 1 of Foods with Funk: Fermented Foods 101, we debunked some of the probiotic myths – not all fermented foods, or even those fermented with bacteria, are good sources of probiotics. Now it's time to tackle the "health halo" of fermented foods. Most of the buzz regarding the health benefits of fermented foods stems from their probiotic, or live, beneficial microorganism content (1,2). But are all fermented foods good for you? Which foods have earned the health buzz and which haven't?
What are the proposed benefits of fermented foods? Although some people suggest that consuming fermented foods is a cure-all for absolutely everything, most research has focused on intestinal health and immune function (2). Interestingly, a lot of articles on the internet reference studies of probiotic SUPPLEMENTS when they are discussing the benefits of fermented food, a huge leap in logic to us! So, does clinical research data support the beneficial effects of regularly consuming fermented foods?
Intestinal health. There is growing evidence that gut microbiota have a tremendous influence on gastrointestinal health and risk of intestinal disorders (see our previous A Gut Feeling? post). Stands to reason that improving gut bacteria composition would be beneficial, but more research is needed. Patients with inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, as well as IBS, may frequently REPORT improved symptoms with fermented dairy products like yogurt in observational studies (3), but there is limited data from clinical trials.
In an eight week randomized controlled trial comparing daily kefir and milk consumption, patients with IBS reported improved symptoms with both, but no differences between the two products (4). To our knowledge, there are no studies looking at the effect of other probiotic, fermented foods on intestinal health… though somehow we doubt kimchi and IBS would be a good combo!
Immune system. The proposed immune-modulating effects of probiotics are typically thought to be linked to reducing gut permeability (so-called "leaky gut") and increasing T-cell production (5). No clear and direct connection between probiotics and immune function outcomes, however, has been made (see our previous post Nature vs. the Common Cold).
Similarly, the effect of fermented foods on immunity is pretty new (6) with some promising data from in vitro and animal models, as well as humans. In a small study looking at daily yogurt consumption in healthy women, both regular yogurt and probiotic-enhanced varieties boosted markers of immune function over two weeks (7). What about actual sickness? Interesting, but small scale. Two studies in the elderly suggest that 90 g (about 1/4 cup) of yogurt daily may significantly reduce the risk of catching the common cold (8).
Metabolic benefits. The effect of food fermentation on glycemic control, blood pressure and cholesterol level is gaining some traction, but remains controversial. Results from a recent meta-analysis (9) found that fermented dairy consumption – yogurt and kefir – was associated with reductions in blood pressure among hypertensive and pre-hypertensive people; doses ranged from 100 – 450 ml per day. Perhaps yogurt is best? A Cochrane Review published in 2012 on fermented milk and hypertension found no link to support including kefir as a dietary intervention for blood pressure (10).
Aside from fermented dairy, the evidence is equivocal. Higher kimchi intake – as a part of a traditional Korean diet – has been linked to both reduced risk of metabolic syndrome (11) and increased risk of obesity (12). A traditional Korean diet also includes lots of vegetables (yay!) and tons to white rice (not-so-yay), so laying either the claim or blame at the feet of kimchi alone is a stretch! The role of soy products is similarly murky with respect to metabolic benefits, with one study singling out fermented soy products – in this case, natto – as beneficial for blood sugar control, though the study did not control for test meal glycemic index (13).
Nutrition bioavailability. It's not news that the bacterial synthesis of vitamins is crucial for human health – you have your gut microflora to thank for vitamin K! But is there any evidence that fermented foods are superior with respect to enhancing bioavailability of nutrients? In some cases, absolutely! Bacterial synthesis of B-vitamins may improve nutrient status, as evidenced by a small study in women given yogurt or probiotic supplement daily – their thiamin and riboflavin status improved with both yogurt and supplement (14).
With respect to minerals, bacterial enzymes reduce the phytate content of fermented grains, legumes and nuts (15) – phytic acid binds and prevents the absorption of minerals – thereby increasing bioavailability of iron, magnesium and zinc in foods like natto and tempeh. What about fermented dairy and calcium? Unfortunately, there is no evidence that fermentation increases the bioavailability of calcium in kefir and yogurt.
Reducing symptoms of intolerance and allergy. The bacteria cultures found in both yogurt and kefir help with lactose digestion and have been shown to improve tolerance and reduce symptoms in people with lactose maldigestion (16), but there is no other data to support the use of fermented foods to combat other food intolerances or allergies. In terms of allergic conditions such as dermatitis, eczema and asthma, the research is limited to probiotic supplementation as a possible adjunct treatment strategy (17) – there is no data on fermented foods themselves.
Reducing risk of cancer. Once again, fermented dairy is looking pretty good! In a study of over 45,000 people with 12 years of follow-up, higher yogurt intake was significantly linked to reduced risk of colorectal cancer (18). Ditto cultured milks such as kefir. Adequate intake of dairy products is consistently linked to reduced risk of bladder, breast and colon cancers, with the strongest evidence for yogurt and cultured milk (19).
When it comes to fermented soy, however, the picture is not so rosy. In a meta-analysis of Asian populations, fermented soy was actually associated with an INCREASED risk of gastric cancer (20), perhaps due to salt content, whereas non-fermented soy consumption was protective. Similar story for prostate cancer – fermented soy was associated with increased risk of the disease (21).
No Baloney's advice? If you want to get the most benefit from consuming fermented foods, we suggest opting for fermented dairy products like yogurt and kefir – just watch the added sugar content. While there are a lot of PROPOSED benefits of eating other fermented foods, the evidence does not support the claims at this time.
What's our verdict on the others?
- Kombucha: Stick with plain old tea – the only published data in humans involves kombucha toxicity (22).
- Fermented soy: No research on benefits aside from isoflavones. Natto and tempeh are great sources of protein and micronutrients. As for miso paste, it contains loads of salt so use sparingly as a flavouring agent.
- Kimchi: proponents try to link kimchi to a host of benefits (23) but the evidence only supports the "tasty" side dish claim!
- Pickles and sauerkraut: Absolutely no research and high in salt – keep portions small and use as a condiment.
There is plenty of evidence supporting the beneficial effects of probiotic SUPPLEMENTATION on intestinal health, immunity and allergies (5, 23), likely through immunomodulatory effects. But just as we harp on supplement manufacturers for trying to market pills based whole food research, making the reverse leap from supplement research to whole foods is likewise unsound. Just because probiotic supplements have shown positive study results doesn't mean natural probiotic-containing foods will carry identical benefits. We're all for whole foods, but we are also for evidence!