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So, most of us are in agreement, then:
1) NKWs must be properly researched and planned.
2) NKWs must be a tool of last resort, only authorized if there are real, articulable circumstances that would make a N&AW intolerably dangerous to LEOs.
3) If you wake up to find a half-dozen (or more) men in your home, armed with long guns, you're screwed whether they are BGs or LEOs.
4) It will be difficult to determine if the people in your house are or are not real LEOs in the heat of the moment. However, there are indicators to look for, and it may be possible to make an informed decision in the seconds you have available to you.
5) Victims of "wrong address" NKWs who are in reasonable fear for their life should not be charged with any crimes for responding appropriately, and any damages to their homes/property should be paid for by the responsible department.
6) Departments/planners who request NKWs without justification, or who negligently allow a NKW to be served on an innocent party, should be held crminally and civilly liable for their actions.
7) Bad cops are bad cops, and there isn't much we can do about it. If a guy does have a badge and creds and so on, we are required as citizens to obey their lawful commands under almost all circumstances. If a real cop knocks on your door, presents what appears to be a warrant, and demands entry - you had best comply. We can only trust that the vast majority of cops are not dirty, and submit to the warrant; to do otherwise is anarchy.
8) Tools are tools, and can be used for good or evil.
9) People will quickly and unashamedly resort to the same emotional arguments that they claim to despise from folks opposed to their viewpoints, as soon as the topic of debate is their own sacred cow.
I think if you look at my posts and my points with any level of objectivity, you'll see that I am not some maniac cop looking to trample the rights of citizens in pursuit of the roach in your ash tray. I am a person who wants everyone to go home alive at the end of the day, and I want all the tools - properly employed - in my tool box to ensure that that happens. RLTW, Cheers, and toodle-ooh.
1, yes
2, yes, assuming that the nkw, doesn't make it intolerably dangerous for innocent civilians. Leo's lives are not worth any more than an innocent civilian.
3, yes, somebody is screwed
4, yes, but there many not actually be seconds, more like milliseconds, lots of rounds can be fired in seconds.
5, responsible department are paying with tax dollars, how about making the responsible person pay out of their own pocket.
6, yes
7, yes, most times.
8, yes
9, yep that works for everyone on both sides of any fence.
yep, no one on this forum wants anyone, leo or innocent civilian to die because of a screw up. Leo's want all the tools in their tool box, employed properly to be able to go home every day. Civilians want those same tools in the tool box of the Leo, employed properly for the leo, and the innocent civilian to go home at the end of the day, but when there is a screw up, they want that tool box to be slammed shut with the same force that it is shut on the civilian that has done the same act. That is were there appears to be the vast discrepency in how laws are enforced. That would be back to number 6, but that seldom happens I fear.
That last post was a good one and I salute you. :congrats:
I'm an LEO myself, or at least I stayed in a Holiday Inn Express last night, and I'm not a "fan" on NKW's. I do recognize that they, like all tools, have their place in our toolbox though. My chances of being involved on a NKW, right now, range from "slim to none" due to who I work for, but that could change.
Lately it seems that there has been an "over-abundant" use of NKW's or "Hitting the wrong house" type situations. What will happen, IMO, is that the "baby will get thrown out with the bathwater" and NKW's will be banned. This is unfortunate, becaus if used properly with proper preparation it is a very effective "tool".
As a homeowner, law-abiding citizen of this country, as well as being an LEO, NKW's go against the principles of that document that I swore to defend. Alas, the world isn't as black and white as we would like it to be.
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I never thought holding the COTUS as a sacred cow was considered amazing... then again I never had to debate it with a LEO in favor of conducting paramilitary assaults against the citizenry.
I am all for limiting them to issues of officer safety. When exactly is it safer for the officers to storm the residence of a suspected violent and armed criminal who may or may not be prepared to repel and assault at that moment rather than grabbing him as he walks to his car or engaging in a standoff?
Sigh... Musketeer, what do you do for a living? Sales manager/engineer, right? Remind me to tell you how you do your job (which I have never done) all wrong, and suggest many other things that I have never done that would be better...
Musketeer, I think maybe you're missing what OPFOR is really trying to say. It looks as though he agrees that NKW are over used and there needs to be some accountability.
I'm not an LEO so I don't really understand when or where a specific tool is to be properly employed. From a permit holders standpoint I hate to hear someone say that all guns should be banned because some idiot misused one.
As a permit holder I keep my tools handy, but do my best not to have to use them. My firearm has a very specific, narrow window of use. When it is appropriate to use it I definately want to have it around.
I think that is the point OPFOR is trying to make. Don't ban the NKW, just enforce the existing laws before and after obtaining one and make the chain of command accountable for it's actions.
One of the ways we vote in this country is with our dollars. If it starts costing them money things will change. It's just my opinion, but I think an all out ban would not be in our best interest. I do think they are getting too common though and something needs to be done, I'm just not sure an all out ban is the answer.
Something similar happened in Atlanta, GA not to long ago and an elderly woman with a gun was killed during the mistaken raid. Repercussions are still being decided.
I've said it already, and I'm going to say it again- This really isnt about NKW's- its about the piss poor planning beforehand. I write a lot of search warrants, and I'm really wondering how in the world they can get them signed, and hit the wrong house.
Also, for those Chuck Norris Jr Rangers out there... if you engage any SWAT worth a hoot, you're not going to be the "winner".
I honestly don't know how he could have done anything differently, ideas?
Sorry, did not see post.
I am surprised he was not shot dead after firing upon the LEOs. I have heard of this problem before happening. I do not think they should charge civilian with any charges since they went into the wrong unit :sign07: They think there might have been a language barrier. Uh duh of course there was a language barrier. Most the time when LEOs kick in doors they announce themselves and then go in. Maybe he couldn't hear them or quite possibly in this day and age of English not be spoken or spoken well by most minorities maybe he just plain couldn't understand them. Any case should be an interesting topic to follow.
Nightmare scenario!
What I find amazing is a neighbor says they heard 20-30 shots fired, but it is reported the only hits were scored by the home owner, on 2 different officers.
Assuming the round count is accurate, and the homeowner had your typical 5 or 6 round shotgun, the officers must have gone 0 for 15, or maybe even 0 for 25. Meawhile, the untrained civilian hits 2... A great example of the advantage the stationary gunman has in a home clearing operation...
Glad all the residents made it through unharmed. And I hope the DA doesn't decide to press charges on him for acting to defend his family.

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"Milan have an important project in place with Mario and he is very happy here. You can be sure he won't move for now, but tomorrow… I don't know.
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Underlying profits before interest and tax for 2001 came in 21% higher at e1.7bn on the back of strong sales at Airbus, its 80%-owned jetmaker-that is one fifth-owned by Britain's BAE Systems. The leap was almost wholly accounted for by Airbus, which saw operating profits rise 17% to e1.7bn.
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I am convinced that Roger Federer is back in business.
Some may think I'm rushing into this conclusion, but I have seen vital signs which prove, in my opinion, that the champion we all love has returned.
I'm not going to predict that he will win every match he plays, but I am convinced he has rediscovered his motivation, something lacking over the past year.
And as such he becomes one of my favorites to win the US Open.
Against Tomas Berdych in the Toronto semi-finals, Roger chose to attack from the first point of the match. He was hitting the ball with conviction, adding speed to the movement of his arm while retaining his usual relaxed game.
He clearly respects the Czech player after losing both previous matches played against him this year. But he knew he had to restore order to prevent his opponent from obtaining the psychological edge - and that he had to play his best tennis in order to beat Tomas.
The match in Toronto was different to the ones Roger has played over the past year.
We have gotten used to seeing him play matches when he didn't really care, which showed he wasn't committed as he used to be, and he struggled with his confidence as a result. He did not put in the extra effort to win.
But this match was completely the opposite: he was focused from start to finish. In his press conference, Roger compared it to the one they played in Miami, where he lost despite holding a match point.
But for me it was like comparing day and night. In March, Tomas wasn't the player he is today. He didn't have two successive victories over the Swiss player. And now he is a semi-finalist and a runner-up in the last two Grand Slams played. As for Roger, he took his chances from the get-go, compared to Miami, where he was lymphatic at times, and even seemed to be walking while hitting the ball.
In Toronto, however, he finished the match the same way he started it. He was aggressive and dominated rallies against the Czech, who was slow at the start of the match and too defensive in the deciding tie-break.
Roger's movement around the court is outstanding. He is a player who moves around the ball to hit forehands from any position. He is also a player who moves forward to put pressure on his opponent. He takes the ball early, and therefore moves one step ahead of his opponent.
In the first set, Roger looked nervous on key points. He was more static and less decisive. He was playing backhand chop shots too often and trying to force his opponent to make a mistake. Statistics speak for themselves: Roger managed to convert just two break points out of 12.
However, that doesn't upset my opinion. Federer was weaker on key points, which only goes to prove his desire to do well and his lack of confidence after accumulating many setbacks over the past year.
And I finally saw the old Roger, the winner. He had his focused face and determined spirit back.
He looked a combination of desire, calm and extreme focus. Over the past year he hasn't seemed that comfortable on a tennis court - it was like he almost didn't want to figure out how to win any more. But in Toronto, Roger was deeply involved in his game. He is the best ambassador for tennis when he is fully committed to it.
He also proved once again that he could return to the world number one spot. When he hits the first four or five shots of a rally he is so aggressive, but he is less decisive when he has to play longer rallies.
It was a treat to see him play in the first set. He was attacking the ball with great conviction. It is the key to his game: to convince himself to move forward, to fully take his chances, to create openings during the first couple of shots of a point.
There are still places where Roger can improve though.
As the match progressed, his intensity reduced. In fact, he had to dig himself out of a tough situation after trailing 5-2 in the decider. He won thanks to his focus and determination, and took his chances.
Roger is no longer used to playing his best tennis for three hours in a match. He only played really well for one set. But with this rediscovered mindset he will very soon be able to keep playing well for longer.
He used the backhand chop shot far too often. In the past this weapon would force the opponents to play safe and allow Roger to attack, but now it is a weaker asset since he is forced to defend more than to attack.
He did not take enough advantage of the Czech's second serve, which is relatively weak. He did hit few Sampras-like returns, taking the ball early, but most of the time Roger just putting the ball back in play on Berdych's short second serves.
He should also give up playing long rallies, which force him to become too defensive.
That is why he is losing against Nadal. In their head-to head meetings, Roger kept playing from the baseline in most encounters. Therefore, he forced himself to wait a couple of shots before taking the decision to attack.
Roger seems to have found a new motivation with the help of Paul Annacone and maybe the solutions needed to beat the Spaniard. The first set he played in Toronto was a good example of the type of play he will have to use against Nadal.
Let's not forget that all the hard work already achieved is thanks to American Annacone. Of course there is still a long way to go in order to find the very best in Roger Federer, but he is moving in the right direction.


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Slowly, the 49 victims are becoming visible to us. Young men, barely twenty years old, snuffed out in an act of brutality that is impossible to comprehend. A young couple that was planning to get married - now they will be buried together. Pictures of people on their way to the Pulse nightclub, full of laughter as they were looking forward to an evening of fun with their friends. Now they are no more. The grief and pain is almost unbearable.
As a community we stand together, shoulder to shoulder with the families and friends of those whose loved ones were murdered. We cannot begin to imagine the grief and suffering they are going through. The years of pain that lie ahead. The recurring question, which they will ask over and over. Why?
All we can hold onto at this time is that God will one day wipe away every tear and that love will triumph over evil.
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Is aiming for the best possible consequences for every action the most ethical way to behave? Anthony Coogan, Lim
No, I don't think so. Some philosophers, notably utilitarians, say yes. According to utilitarians, the right thing to do is to maximise utility, or welfare – to seek the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. The 18th-century philosopher Jeremy Bentham held this view, as do contemporary utilitarians. One of the most powerful reasons to question the utilitarian idea is that it fails to respect individual rights. Suppose a large majority despises a minority religion, and wants to ban it. Even if the persecuted minority suffers greatly, banning the religion might well maximise utility, or the overall happiness. But the happiness of the majority would not be a sufficient justification for persecuting the minority.
Those who defend consequentialist ethics might reply that the violation of individual rights (to religious liberty, say) is itself a bad consequence. If non-utilitarian considerations, such as respecting categorical duties and rights, count as a consequence, then perhaps one can agree that aiming for the best possible consequences is the right thing to do. But in that case, we still need to decide what sort of consequences matter, and the idea of aiming at the best consequences doesn't help us determine how we should act.
Eating meat means killing animals and causing huge suffering to highly sentient beings. Isn't vegetarianism morally superior? Michael Painter, Reading
I agree that industrial farming inflicts suffering on sentient beings, and that this is morally objectionable. Vegetarianism is an admirable response to this fact. Insofar as we can develop ways of raising and killing animals that does not inflict suffering, eating meat may not be morally objectionable. The level of consciousness may also make a moral difference. So, for example, eating prawns may not be the same as eating beef, morally speaking.
If dogs are pack animals in the wild, is it unjust to keep them as pets? Miranda Usborne, Stevenage
Not necessarily. To respect animals is to treat them in accordance with their nature. Domesticated dogs are different from wolves, despite their shared ancestry. It would be unjust to keep a wolf (or a lion) as a pet, because to do so would require confining it against its nature. The same is not necessarily true of domesticated animals, though it is certainly an injustice to mistreat pets.
Can you ever justify prioritising duties to the dead over duties to the living? Eve Lamarky, London
Suppose you could save someone's life by harvesting the organs of someone who recently died. If the deceased had agreed to be an organ donor upon death, extracting his or her organs would not pose a moral problem. But suppose the person had not agreed to be an organ donor. In that case, wouldn't the duty to respect the dead outweigh even the duty to preserve life?
Is a classless society desirable? Joanna Shrew, Exeter
I know of no good justification for according privileges based on the class into which people are born, or the wealth they happen to possess. This does not necessarily mean that no differences in income and wealth should be permitted. But these differences should not be the basis of class distinctions or privileges.
Which philosopher most influenced your own moral education? Amanda Wimp, Stockport
Aristotle and Hegel (if I may name two). From Aristotle, I learned that politics is, or at least should be, about something more than consumerism and market relations; it should involve deliberating about the common good. From Hegel, I learned that the ethical life is not simply a matter of abstract principles and rights; it's about embodying moral principles in actual practices and institutions.
How much sympathy do you have with (Australian ethicist) Peter Singer's utilitarianism? Paula Froome, Sheffield
I disagree with Singer's utilitarianism, for two reasons. One is the reason I mentioned above, about the need to respect individual rights regardless of utilitarian considerations. The other is that utilitarianism simply takes people's preferences as they come, without assessing their moral worth, and seeks to maximise them. But why should the preferences of a racist, for example, carry any weight in deciding what policy should be? Or, if some people derive pleasure watching dog fights, why should their preference count? I don't think ethics should be based simply on maximising preferences, regardless of how odious or perverse those preferences may be.
Is religion a useful vehicle for moral values, or a damaging translation of them? It seems to me that secularism is very damaging to any social fabric. Harriet Cummings, Oldham
This is a complex question. Religion can be a source of moral values, though I would not say that one must be religious in order to act morally. Secular moralities – such as Kant's ethics, for example – play an important role in contemporary moral and political discourse. The effect of secular versus religious outlooks on the social fabric is hard to assess in the abstract; we have to look closely, case by case.
Isn't the greatest failure of moral life in the West today the fact that we have abandoned the virtues championed by Aristotle? Richard Price, Ludlow
I do think that Aristotle's philosophy has much to contribute to contemporary thinking about ethics and politics. In my book Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?, I argue that Aristotle's way of thinking about justice is a necessary supplement to the most familiar modern approaches to justice, which focus on utility and individual rights. We often assume that justice is either a matter of maximising welfare (the utilitarian approach), or respecting the individual's freedom to choose (the liberal approach). But I argue that justice is not only about utility and consent. It is also about the right way to value things, and the qualities of character worthy of honour and recognition. Aristotle claims, and I agree, that we can't decide how to distribute income and wealth, power and opportunity, offices and honours, without deliberating about the best way to live. This takes us on to the terrain of the virtues.
Consider the recent public outrage, in the UK and the US, over bankers' bonuses in the wake of taxpayer financed bailouts. Underlying the outrage is a sense of injustice; the bankers are getting something they don't deserve. Aristotle can help us understand this. He argues that justice means giving people what they deserve – and that what people deserve depends on the virtues they display. Not only did the bankers contribute to the financial crisis; many people believe they did so out of recklessness and greed. And people believe greed is a vice that should be punished, not rewarded with bonuses. So the question of virtues and vices is not an antiquated, Victorian notion bearing only on private morality. It is very much alive, lurking just beneath the surface of the public response to the financial crisis.
Is academic life in the US of a higher standard than that of the UK? Has the answer got anything to do with student fees? Terence Friedmann, Kettering
I hesitate to offer a general answer to this question. During the late 1970s, I had the privilege of doing my graduate studies at Oxford, and I am enormously grateful for the education I received. I'm no expert on this subject, but I have the impression that higher education in the UK has suffered in recent decades, due to funding cuts that began during the Thatcher years.
In the US, many universities are funded in part by student fees, with scholarships and subsidies for those unable to afford them. Private fundraising also plays an important role in the financing of US higher education, a practice that some UK universities have recently undertaken.
Did you vote for Barack Obama? Kim Sanders, New York
Yes. He's not had an easy time of it during his first year in office. But he is one of the most gifted American political figures in recent memory. He stirred a remarkable civic idealism during his campaign, in large part because he articulated a politics of moral and spiritual aspiration. His challenge now is to find a way to carry into his presidency the energy and idealism he inspired as a candidate.
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Gary Jones: Number one I think he's healthy. He reminded me of the first day he signed, when I was in Mobile, he came to Mobile and pounded the strike zone down. He used his breaking ball, used his off-speed, he had a lot of confidence. That's what he reminded me of.
I think he's just now starting to get back healthy. His arm is just starting to get back its life. I think he just touched the tip of the iceberg this year to what he's going to be able to do much better. He has confidence, a little swagger about him, and all that's good. He's got self-confidence, and as you know in this game, anytime a guy has self-confidence in this game, that's half the battle.
Mike Ekstrom is a guy you have seen in the past. As a starter, we didn't know what we had. As a reliever, his stuff is crisper and he really takes command out there.
Gary Jones: Always a guy that pounded the zone. As a starter, I don't know. Some guys as starters they try and pace themselves and they go to the bullpen and it's like, 'I'm only going to be out here for a couple of innings I'm just going to turn it lose and here we go.' So I don't know if that's what happened.
I do know this – he's got it. You love to have him in that bullpen because his arm is resilient. He's going to go out and he's going to throw strikes he's going to throw a sinker, he's going to get groundballs and here's a guy that can pitch pretty much every day. I just think with his command and with his approach, he is a legitimate bullpen guy in the big leagues.
Wade LeBlanc is a guy that has had a lot of success with Portland. It didn't translate to the big leagues until that last time he went up. What did you tell him before he went up?
Gary Jones: Well, when he got called up, Abbey and I told him he was going up. Basically, I just told him, 'Go up and do what you've been doing here and not try and do too much and give the hitter's too much credit.' And that's what Abbey, to give Abbey credit, I saw Abbey worked with him with the cutter. I saw him on TV one night and he pitched a great game. I think you have to give the credit to Glen Abbott who stuck by him and worked him and gave him the confidence to throw the cutter. As a result, he has been better, he was even better his last three or four performances.
Sometimes, it takes a guy a time or two to relax and understand, 'Hey, this is the Major Leagues but they're hitters just like in Triple-A or hitters just like in Double-A. They're probably better hitters, so all I have to do is throw my strikes, my quality strikes. I have to have more quality strikes, be a little bit more consistent with throwing those strikes, because I am playing at the top level.' These guys are the best hitters in the world, but at the same time you can't get stressed. Let's face it, even the great hitters, you are going to get them out seven out of 10 times. You're still winning in those situations.
Aaron Poreda comes to you from the White Sox. He had some command issues but still has some electricity in his arm. What did you see from him that makes you believe it can be turned around?
Gary Jones: Just a young kid that probably hasn't touched the tip of the iceberg as to what he's actually capable of doing. He's got a power arm, loves to work, loves to compete. But young.
You're talking about a 22-year-old kid, but a lot of 22-year-old kids are still in A-ball, or maybe Double-A.
It's just a matter of just getting those consistent mild touches; him starting to learn what he's capable of doing, understanding himself, understanding his mechanics as far as what it takes him to be consistent in the zone all the time.
Like I said, he's 22 years old, he's 6-foot-4, maybe 6-foot-5 and he's strong as an ox. It's just going to be a matter of him understanding his body, understanding, 'I've got to just back off, settle down, let my stuff work for me.' He's just a young kid and he's been called 'green'. It's like a tomato. He just hasn't gotten ripe yet, but once he gets ripe he's going to be something.
Cesar Ramos – is he the same or better than you have seen in previous years. What did you see at the end of the year.
Gary Jones: I think he was coming back from the surgery from an injury. I think he had a couple of starts, but I saw a guy that still had the good mound presence, still had good command and just needed more innings – a guy that could still pitch. Left-handed he could still get it around 90, 92 mph when he needs to.
Adam Russell is another guy who came over in the trade. Outside of one inning where he allowed seven runs, he was outstanding.
Gary Jones: Love it. Power arm, 6-foot-8, goes right after the hitters, an intimidating guy on the mound. When he stayed aggressive and just let the power sinker work for him, I think the sky's the limit for him. Just absolutely a tremendous presence on the mound. Intimidating is the word I like to use with a guy like that on the mound.
I know you only saw Ryan Webb once or twice. Any initial impressions?
Gary Jones: I only saw him one time, but I liked him. I say kind of like a Russell but just not as big. Power arm, good sinker and good mound presence.
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[NASL 2014 COUNTDOWN] The expansion Ottawa Fury signed forward Tom Heinemann and midfielder Sinisa Ubiparipovic, who have combined more more than 125 games of MLS experience. Heinemann joins Fury FC from the Vancouver Whitecaps, while Ubiparipovic comes to Ottawa from the Montreal Impact.
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Heinemann, 26, played in 14 games for the Whitecaps last season after beginning his MLS career in Columbus in 2011. He is perhaps best known for playing in two league finals in the same season,
helping the Charleston Battery to the USL-2 championship in 2010 and being named MVP of the USSF Division 2 Professional League final in a losing effort for the Carolina RailHawks.
has scored with every team he's played for and at all levels in North America -- PDL, NASL, MLS," said Fury FC head coach Marc Dos Santos. "He's only reaching
his prime age now and we believe he will grow a lot in our environment. He's a very hard working forward, very honest in his game and definitely a team player. He will help this organization both on
and off the field."
Ubiparipovic, 30, has more than five seasons of MLS experience. His three seasons with the New York Red Bulls were highlighted by a trip to the MLS Cup 2008. In 2011,
with the Montreal Impact of the NASL, Ubiparipovic was recognized by his team as the newcomer of the year.
"Sinisa, our second signing, is a very technical and gifted player," said Dos
Santos. "He will bring another dimension and different options to our midfield. He's a great character with a lot of MLS experience. The type of player that any NASL expansion team would need."
STRIKERS SIGN CHIN. The Fort Lauderdale Strikers signed midfielder Shawn Chin, former Miami-Dade County High School
Player of the Year at Felix Varela High School. He played college ball at Boston College and USF and professionally for FC Edmonton and the Minnesota Stars in the NASL and now-defunct USL Pro team VSI
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Who qualifies for surgery?
If you have a body mass index (BMI) greater than 40, or a BMI greater than 35 with significant comorbities, you may be a candidate. Patients should be between 21 and 65 years of age, have documented weight loss attempts, and have at least a three-year history of severe obesity. The best way to find out if you qualify is to call us at 812/450-7419.
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What preoperative tests are required?
Several tests are required, including a CBC (complete metabolic profile) blood test, urinalysis, pregnancy test, chest x-ray, EKG (electrocardiogram), psychological evaluation, nutrition evaluation and exercise evaluation.
An EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) is also required. Many morbidly obese patients have undiagnosed reflux that requires treatment before bariatric surgery. Ideally, problems are identified and treated before surgery, because it is more difficult to evaluate the stomach after it is surgically divided. This does not prevent bariatric surgery in the future. Note that stomach cancer is not associated with gastric bypass.
What should patients do prior to surgery?
Follow all preoperative instructions.
Will the surgery be laparoscopic or open?
If your BMI is less than 50, you could be a candidate for minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. The open technique is available for all patients. With an open surgery, your incision will be about 10 inches long.
What happens during the surgery?
Stomach Divided - The surgeon will completely separate the stomach into two sections and secure each section with a surgical stapler. The newly created stomach pouch will be 15-30 ml (1/2 - 1 oz.). The surgeon will not remove the other portion of the stomach, because it continues to secrete important juices for digestion. Also, past experience shows that removal of this organ is associated with more operative problems.
Intestine Bypassed- The "roux" limb will vary from 75-150 cm. Most likely, it will be closer to the 150 cm length.
Vagus Nerve Left Intact - The vagus nerves produce acid to help your body break down food. These nerves are left intact during the procedure. Some surgeons prefer to cut these vagus nerves to minimize ulcers, but this is not the standard of care. You will still have acid in your digestive tract to break down the food.
Liver Biopsy Possible - If your preoperative liver enzymes suggest liver pathology, or if your liver appears unusual at the time of surgery, the surgeon will do a liver biopsy.
Gastrostomy Tube Placement Possible - A gastrostomy tube is used only during revision surgery or if complications are noted during surgery. If one is placed, it is removed after your nutrition intake is adequate (minimum of 2 weeks).
How long will I be in surgery?
The open procedure with gallbladder removal takes about 2 ½ hours while the laparoscopic procedure can take 3-4 hours.
Where will the surgery take place?
Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions will schedule your surgery at Deaconess Hospital.
Is rapid weight loss dangerous?
Yes. Usually this danger is because patients don't consume the essential nutrients during this time period. Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions will work with you on a regular basis to prevent this from happening. Essentially, this danger is eliminated if you follow the recommendations of the dietitian.
How soon should I walk after surgery to prevent blood clots?
Any surgery on morbidly obese patients is risky because of the potential for blood clots in the legs. To reduce this risk, you will begin standing at your bedside the evening of surgery and walking the very next day.
What will I do to prevent pneumonia?
You will do deep breathing exercises called incentive spirometry beginning immediately after surgery. These expand your lung spaces to prevent collapse and fevers.
How do people die from gastric bypass surgery?
Most deaths occur when blood clots travel from the legs to the lungs. This event is called a pulmonary embolism (PE). It happens most commonly within the 2 weeks following surgery. Even before your surgery occurs, we will start measures to prevent clots from forming, thus reducing your risk of PE.
How will sleep apnea or asthma affect me during and after the surgery?
These conditions increase your likelihood of needing postoperative breathing support (ventilator). If you have sleep apnea and are using BIPAP or CPAP, please bring your unit with you to use postoperatively.
Can ulcers form after surgery?
Yes. To reduce the risk of ulcers, you will take an antacid medication after surgery. Also, you should avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) for the rest of your life.
How long is the recovery process?
Recovery Room - You will be in the recovery room about 1-2 hours before being transported to your hospital room. Less than 5% of patients go to the ICU (intensive care unit). That will be influenced by how your breathing occurs during and after surgery.
Hospitalization - Most patients stay in the hospital for 3 days, on average. Some laparoscopic patients are able to go home after 2 days. You are not required to have a bowel movement before going home.
Off Work - For open surgeries, the expected recovery period is 6 to 8 weeks, but you will be able to do most activities of daily living by 2-3 weeks after surgery. For laparoscopic surgeries, most patients are back to full activity by 3 weeks after surgery.
What will I use for pain relief?
You will use a PCA (patient controlled anesthesia) with morphine or demerol. Anesthesia may administer an epidural medication for immediate postoperative pain control.
What are some common side effects after surgery?
Nausea, vomiting, hernia at incision site, infection at incision site, general fatigue and diarrhea are common after surgery, but all resolve or can be fixed relatively easily.
What kind of medical equipment will be used after surgery?
IV - You will have an intravenous (IV) line in place during and after surgery.
Nasogastric Tube - Most patients do not have a nasogastric (NG) tube. If an NG is necessary, we will place it through your nose into the small bowel limb (not the divided portion of the stomach) during surgery. We will remove it after the x-ray study on postoperative day 1 is okay.
Urinary Catheter - You will have a urinary catheter. We will remove it after you are ambulating on postoperative day 1.
Drain - We will remove the drain before you leave the hospital.
Binder - For open surgeries, you will wear a binder for approximately 4 weeks after the surgery. Most patients say it feels good to support their incision, however there is no proven benefit for wound healing if you wear one.
Equipment for Special Needs of Obese Patients - Many patients worry that the hospital won't have equipment and supplies to meet the needs of larger patients. The bariatric center has worked extensively with the hospital to make sure that you will have everything you need to be comfortable.
What about eating and drinking after surgery?
Water & Other Liquids - After your UGI (upper GI x-ray) on postoperative day 1 is okay, you can drink. Your bariatric diet will begin at this time. Your nurse will let you know when to start drinking and help you keep records of how much you consume.
Coffee & Soft Drinks - Caffeinated drinks dehydrate your body and should not replace other fluid supplements, such as juice or water. Carbonated beverages can cause painful gas and potentially unwanted pressure on the staple lines. This could cause leaks. Soft drinks that are "flat" are more acceptable after you begin your lifetime diet.
Alcohol - Alcohol could cause you to become dehydrated after surgery, and it is possible to become intoxicated more rapidly than normal since your absorption is now altered.
"Dumping" Syndrome - Before surgery, foods are gradually released from the stomach into the small bowel. After surgery, food enters the small bowel almost immediately. When you eat pure or refined sugars (high caloric foods), fluid rushes into the intestine to aid in their digestion. This action is associated with flushing, sweating, palpations, abdominal pain and diarrhea. The degree of dumping depends on the amount and type of food. It usually subsides in 30 minutes. Try to learn what foods cause these symptoms, so you can avoid them in the future.
Hunger - Your stomach pouch will fill after a very small amount of food or liquid. This will cause a sense of fullness. You should not feel hungry or deprived of food.
Vitamins - You must take vitamins for the rest of your life. Your lifetime supplement regimen will include iron, calcium and a general multivitamin. These vitamins come in a chewable form to avoid trouble swallowing. Vitamin B12 is included in the multivitamin and rarely requires additional supplementation.
What about smoking after surgery?
You should avoid smoking, because it can stimulate stomach secretions and irritate the stomach lining.
Will I regain the weight?
It is possible to regain weight. However, it is difficult, if not impossible, if you follow the instructions for exercise and proper nutrition. Eating high caloric foods on a constant basis throughout the day can destroy all of our hard work.
Can the pouch stretch to allow my eating capacity to increase with time?
It can stretch only a minimal amount because of the manner in which the stomach is divided.
What about the extra skin I will have after losing excess weight?
After 18 – 24 months, most patients will plateau with respect to their weight loss, and referral to a plastic surgeon will be an option for excision of extra skin.
When can I have sex after surgery?
When it is comfortable.
When can I get pregnant after surgery?
You should wait until your weight has stabilized. This typically occurs around 18 months postoperatively.
Are support groups recommended?
Yes. As a matter of fact, Dr. Burry requires all patients to attend a support group meeting prior to surgery to talk to patients who have already experienced gastric bypass. After surgery, support group members will be a great resource as you adapt to your new lifestyle.


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Her red carpet ensembles are legendary and last night (June 18) Lady Gaga showed up at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City looking eccentric as usual.
The "Edge of Glory" gal was in the house for the Songwriters Hall of Fame 46th Annual Induction and Awards, sporting a red velvet jacket with leather underwear, a leather bra and torn pantyhose with platform boots.
Enjoying a well-deserved respite from her Cheek to Cheek Tour with Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga took to the beaches of the Bahamas this week.
The 29-year-old "Just Dance" diva put on a skimpy bikini and posed up a storm for an impromptu photo shoot on Wednesday, and of course she uploaded some of the snapshots to Instagram for her Little Monsters to enjoy.
There's a long history between Hollywood and the American political landscape and Lady Gaga is the latest pop star to throw her support behind Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.
Earlier today (June 12) the "Edge of Glory" songstress and her frequent collaborator Tony Bennett announced a New York City fundraiser slated for June 24th, with tickets ranging from $1,000 up to $2,700.
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We can see why former trainer Mark Reid, who also picked out You and Labamta Babe for Frankel, took an instant liking to Medaglia d'Oro, and why Frankel jumped at the chance to buy him. He is a magnificent-looking colt with three white ankles who captures your attention the second you look at him. He was on his toes in the paddock and post parade and looked more than ready physically to take on Siphonic and the others.At the start, Laffit Pincay sent Medaglia d'Oro to the front along the inside, and the colt cut the corner beautifully heading into the clubhouse turn. He set a solid pace, with Siphonic tracking him closely. Then, Kent Desormeaux disrupted the flow of the race by making an early move with USS Tinosa. When the gray moved up on Siphonic's outside, Jerry Bailey was forced to put Siphonic in another gear, and both horses whizzed right on by Medaglia d'Oro. In a few strides, Bailey and Siphonic found themselves with a length lead heading into the far turn. Pincay just sat chilly on Medaglia d'Oro, who was now almost two lengths off the pace and seemingly dead in the water.Nearing the quarter pole, Pincay began pushing Medaglia d'Oro, and the big colt came back again along the inside, as a surprised Bailey took a look back over his left shoulder. Medaglia d'Oro squeezed his way inside Siphonic, who began drifting slightly off the rail. Pincay went to a couple of right-hand whips and Medaglia d'Oro came charging through like a fresh closer. He was striding out beautifully through the final furlong, and kept building up momentum. In the final sixteenth, he actually looked as if he were just finding his best stride. His final two fractions of :24 2/5 and :06 2/5 were not what one would expect from a horse who had never been farther than 6 furlongs and making his third career start.So, now what? Can this horse be ready to go 1 1/4 miles on Derby Day off one more start or does Frankel wish he were able to have gotten another race in him? "No, no, no! " Frankel said emphatically. "All that is overrated, especially when you have a horse who's easy to train. And he's a big, strong horse. Quality is quality, and all you need is a horse who is bred to go a distance and have the right style."Medaglia d'Oro now will head East to face Mayakovsky and Saarland in the Wood Memorial. USS Tinosa ran well enough, and might be more effective going longer. Dave Hofmans said Siphonic was "rubber-legged," while Bailey said he "had nothing left," not the things you want to hear at this stage. He could very well be one of those horses who peak at 2. But although Bailey likely will head elsewhere, we're still curious what he can do away from Santa Anita, just to see if he can recapture the brilliance he showed last year at Keeneland.Growing up in GothamThere is no need to perform any kind of dissection of the Gotham Stakes. It was all pretty simple. Mayakovsky, a handsome and brilliantly fast colt, was trained hard by Patrick Biancone to make up for the time the colt lost following a hairline fracture of the left hind leg last September. Mayakovsky then went out and ran like a horse who was geared up for this race, setting blazing fractions, while well in hand, then coasting home to win by 3 3/4 lengths in a sharp 1:34 4/5. He did drift out pretty badly at the end, and although Biancone downplayed it, saying he's done it before, it's still not something you want to see from a horse coming back from a hind leg fracture. Biancone said he's having Derby dreams, but if Johannesburg makes it here on May 4, it doesn't seem necessary to try to push this promising colt a mile and a quarter, considering the circumstances. If he should romp in the Wood Memorial, the temptation no doubt will be great to take it one more step. It's still too early to tell just how good this colt is. He is such an attractive horse with a gorgeous head, and just looks the part in every way. We hope to see him around for a long time.Saarland, on the other hand, is a different story. A lot of people aren't sold on this big, long-striding son of Unbridled. The one nagging question we've had, in addition to his lack of speed in past races, has been the form of the Remsen Stakes and the fact he's only going to have two preps before the Derby. Nokoma's poor effort in the Florida Derby certainly didn't flatter the Remsen form, but with that said, the Gotham was a near-perfect prep for him. Seeing him about 4 lengths off a :45 half and then putting in a strong move around the far turn to pull within two lengths of Mayakovsky through three-quarters in 1:09 2/5 made us forget about that scheduled allowance prep that never filled. This is exactly what he needed to get him sharp and fit for the next two races. Being such a big, long-striding colt, he doesn't have that explosive push coming out of the far turn you want to see, and it takes him a while to get rolling. That is one of the reasons Mayakovsky was able to spurt away to a 5 1/2-length lead on him. But with the right scenario, that may all prove moot in a race like the Derby, with its long stretch run. We still don't know how talented Saarland really is, and he does appear to be lumbering along at times because of his huge stride. But in a year like this, with so many questions surrounding many of the big-name contenders, we can't understand why people still knock this horse. He did run three-quarters in 1:09 4/5 in his first start of the year and finished up his mile in 1:35 3/5. Whether he's good enough or not to win the Derby, he's still a grade II stakes winner at 1 1/8 miles and has a pedigree most of the others would kill for. The bottom line is that the Gotham was a big step in the right direction. Equality new star in the makingWe don't know how far a son of Mt. Livermore out of a Gone West mare wants to run, but we do know that Equality is a colt with enormous potential. With the proven stakes winner Political Attack cruising along on an easy lead, it was quite a sight seeing Equality blow right by him on the far turn with the rider still high up in the saddle and his hands completely motionless. He then drew clear to win by 2 1/4 lengths, and his time of 1:43 3/5 was almost two full seconds faster than the Florida Oaks the race before. And this was after breaking to the outside and having to go 5-wide into the clubhouse turn.He does have a tendency to paddle his right leg. And with his big stride, he didn't come out of the turns very well and had to yanked in pretty hard. But with this race and his previous race, a 16 1/2-length allowance win at Gulfstream, behind him, we may be dealing with a very talented individual. Just watching him warm up, he has a regal look about him, breaking off into a show horse canter with his neck slightly arched. He's also in good hands with trainer Graham Motion.We must also mention the second-place finisher, Tails of the Crypt, who was rallying strongly in the final furlong, and who has a solid distance pedigree. The favorite Bunk N Ted appeared to be climbing right from the start and never fired.Continued...
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• General Admission Tickets: $20
» University of Michigan Students with a valid MCard receive complimentary admission
• Family Pack: $50
» Includes 4 General Admission tickets, 4 hot dogs & 4 drinks
• Group Tickets: $5
» Groups of 10 or more can receive General Admission tickets for $5 per ticket
• Students: Free
» Michigan students are free with MCard (as well as Mercyhurst and Slippery Rock students - free with their student IDs)
A special message from Slippery Rock Head Coach George Mihalik to all Michigan fans:
Game Day
• Parking
» Available in the lots around Michigan Stadium for $10 per car, Ann Arbor Golf & Outing for $20, and Pioneer for $20 ($50 for RVs); parking will not not be available at the University of Michigan Golf Course.
• Accessible Parking
» Available in the Blue Lot (off Stadium Blvd.) and in the Champions North parking lot at the corner of Main and Keech for $10/car, and both areas within these lots require a State-Issued Disability Parking Placard in order to gain access. Complimentary shuttle service, which includes a limited number of wheelchair accessible shuttles, will be available for guests with a disability to and from the Blue Lot accessible parking area.
• Will Call
» Will Call opens at 11 a.m. at the Northeast entrance of Crisler Center.
» Michigan Stadium Map (see General Public Will Call)
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» Tickets will be available to purchase on game day (Saturday, Oct. 18) starting at 11 a.m. at the Northeast entrance of Crisler Center, Southwest entrance of Crisler Center and Gate 9 at Michigan Stadium.
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» M Den, the official retailer of Michigan Athletics, will have 13 different products on sale for this game beginning on Thursday, Oct. 16, at its Ann Arbor locations and at Michigan Stadium on game day.
Big House Battle Uniform
Slippery Rock has unveiled a special one-of-a-kind commemorative adidas uniform and Riddell helmet the team will wear in the Big House Battle at Michigan Stadium.
Instead of wearing the traditional green that has become a staple of Rock football home games, Slippery Rock will wear a specially designed all gray uniform, from head to toe.
The uniform features the latest and most advanced material adidas puts into its football uniforms, from the socks all the way to visors some players will wear.
The Rock will also sport special reflective silver Riddell Speed helmets with white facemasks, a change from the traditional white helmets and green facemasks.
Information/photo courtesy of RockAthletics.com
This will be the third time that The Rock has played a football game at the Big House. Then-Michigan director of athletics Don Canham invited Slippery Rock to play during U-M's Band Day event on Sept. 29, 1979, when The Rock suffered a 45-14 loss to rival Shippensburg in front of 61,143 fans.
Two years later, Slippery Rock returned to play against Wayne State and fell by a 14-13 score on Sept. 12, 1981.
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The Slippery Rock-Mercyhurst game will involve a "Big House Band Invitational" at Michigan Stadium. Select high school band programs will be invited to perform with the Michigan Marching Band at the game, perform their current marching band show following the game, and receive comments and a clinic with the faculty of the Michigan Marching Band.


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Once upon a time there was a nation named the United States of America. People from around the world flocked to its shores in hope of securing a decent living and ending poverty. Yes, children, once upon a time if one wanted to enjoy a better life, the American Dream beckoned to all seeking to secure jobs and homes. Alas, that was then, today is now. Thousands of Asians who have come to America are now returning to India or Pakistan where economies are booming and jobs await.
Keith Kim had grandparents who left South Korea forty years ago because they wanted to become part of the American Dream. Today, Kim is in Seoul working as a teacher of English because it was impossible to find work in America. He is now part of the "gyopos" community of American born Koreans who have gone west to partake in the South Korean Dream.
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30 years after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster many buildings remain frozen in time. You might have seen the eerie pictures of an amusement park that was due to open a matter of days later. Today the ferris wheel and bumper cars sit idle, serving as a reminder of the worst accident of its kind.
You may think nothing could possibly exist in this kind of environment but some animals are thriving despite the radiation levels.
Dr Jim Beasley is a Biologist based at the University of Georgia and he has been studying wildlife in the area with the help of remote cameras. He is particularly interested in wolves and told Di Darmody more about his research.Read more


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Study of Methylphenidate as Add on Therapy in Depressed Cancer Patients
The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
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Ng CG, Boks MP, Roes KC, Zainal NZ, Sulaiman AH, Tan SB, de Wit NJ. Rapid response to methylphenidate as an add-on therapy to mirtazapine in the treatment of major depressive disorder in terminally ill cancer patients: a four-week, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study. Eur Neuropsychopharmacol. 2014 Apr;24(4):491-8. doi: 10.1016/j.euroneuro.2014.01.016. Epub 2014 Jan 20.


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Lists of companies and charities that do not fund animal testing.
3. Relaxation Music for Pets and People
Janet Marlow composes music specifically for cats and dogs in tones that sooth us!
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Natasha Richardson Dies at 45
The actress Natasha Richardson, whose career highlights included the film 'Patty Hearst' and a Tony-winning performance in a stage revival of 'Cabaret,' has died.
A statement issued Wednesday evening by a publicist for Richardson's husband, the actor Liam Neeson, described Neeson and the family as 'shocked and devastated' and asked for privacy.
Richardson was a guest on WNYC's Leonard Lopate show in 1993, when she was appearing on Broadway in a production of Eugene O'Neill's 'Anna Christie.' She told Leonard that her upbringing helped prepare her for her career:
RICHARDSON: When my father was a director, I learned what a director expects from an actor and a level of professionalism that sort of put me ahead of the game, because most people have to learn that when they start working professionally and I had observed that for a long time.
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Richardson died at Lenox Hill hospital in Manhattan, where she was moved after initially being hospitalized in Montreal for a head injury sustained in a skiing accident.
Richardson came from stage and movie royalty -- her father was the late film director Tony Richardson, and her mother was the Oscar-winning actress Vanessa Redgrave, who was seen arriving at Lenox Hill this afternoon.


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Charmaine Courtis is executive director of student services and international relations at the York University Schulich School of Business (second tier on BusinessWeek's 2004 list of top international MBA programs). Before assuming her current role in 1999, Courtis served in a similar post at York for six years before being promoted.
Courtis recently spoke with BusinessWeek Online reporter Jeffrey Gangemi. Here are edited excerpts of their conversation:
Q: What trends do you see with applications to B-school? A:
Q: What trends do you see with applications to B-school?
A:I'm optimistic. What's happened in Canada is not dissimilar to what has happened in the U.S. However, there's substantial interest from the local community in our school, and part of that has to do with how well we're doing in the rankings and our reputation. I see good signs in the market.
Q: What's the admissions schedule? A:
Q: What's the admissions schedule?
A:We have rolling admissions. We do offer deadlines, especially to give international students enough time to complete their physical exam and visa process. The first deadline for the September entry point is Feb. 1. If you make that deadline, then you're automatically considered for scholarship money. But you have until May 1 to apply. For our January entry point, we also have a winter deadline date, which is Sept. 1 for our international students and Oct. 1 for domestic students.
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Q: How is your program structured?
A:We have two entry points. Most students complete our program in 16 months -- four consecutive semesters, but they don't have to. Some do two semesters, leave for a work term or an internship, and then come back. We've always tried to look at the market and find ways to innovate. We offer full-time, part-time, and weekend MBA programs. Many of our elective classes include both part- and full-time students, and we schedule those classes for the evenings or weekends.
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Bhopal, May 22 (UNI) A special court of Jabalpur has sentenced Deputy Registrar of Cooperatives Narayanlal Tandon to three years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 5,000 for taking bribe.
According to official sources, Tandon was caught redhanded by the Lokayukta officials on October 2, 2000 while taking bribe of Rs 10,000 from complainant Vinod Kumar Duggal of Jabalpur.
The Deputy Registrar had demanded bribe of total Rs 25,000 for the dissolution of a cooperative housing society in Jabalpur city.
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Yield: 8 tacos
Back before fancy meat tenderizers were available, folks used to marinate tougher meat in Coca-Cola because of its acidic content. We prefer Dr Pepper because it has more sugar. When you cook the meat, the sugar caramelizes, adding a great flavor. Besides, Dr Pepper was invented in Texas, as we may have mentioned.
1 (16-ounce) bottle of Dr Pepper
4 cloves garlic, peeled
2 cinnamon sticks
2 tablespoons Reata Grill Blend
1-1/2 pounds flank steak
8 large flour tortillas
8 corn tortillas
In a large bowl, combine the Dr Pepper, garlic cloves, and cinnamon sticks. Add the flank steak, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 12 hours.
Prepare and light the grill, and heat to medium-high. Remove the flank steak from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides with the grill blend. Grill the steak for 3 or 4 minutes on each side, or until done (never cook flank steak past the medium-rare stage or it will he very tough). Remove the steak from the grill and let rest for 4 or 5 minutes, loosely covered with foil. Cut the steak across the grain into 1-inch-wide slices. Serve hot with tortillas and your favorite condiments, such as Avocado Sour Cream or Pico de Gallo (see the book for recipes).
Yield: 1 cup
Some chefs call it their "essence," but Grady is a little more down to earth about his seasoning mixture. Make up a batch of this flavorful stuff and you'll be using it on everything from steaks destined for the grill to baked potatoes to a scoop of cottage cheese for breakfast. It's also super for quick and simple cooking in the great out-of-doors—take some on your next camping trip.
4 tablespoons kosher salt
3 tablespoons Pasilla or other strong chile powder
2 tablespoons dried granulated garlic
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground thyme
In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients, blending well to evenly distribute all the spices. Be sure to break up any chunks that form. Store the blend in an airtight container. Shake or stir it again before each use. Keeps for up to 3 months.
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By Grady Spears and Brigit L. Binns
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Recipe reprinted by permission.
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iTunes 7
If you use an iPod, you must be familiar with iTunes, right? Well, for those of you who have been asleep since 2001, iTunes is your sleek, posh glossy music player that makes other media players seem so much older. In fact, the first thing you will probably notice about iTunes is that it looks so good. Well, iTunes has come out with a new version and I'm here to tell you all about it. So, here comes the latest on iTunes, version 7.
Let's start with the interface. There are three ways for you to display your songs. The classic way, the album wise display and the cover flow. The classic display is like most of the other media players. It's just a list of your songs. There's not really anything cool about that. This mode is strictly meant for people who are using older computers. See, iTunes is keeping everyone in mind!
The album display is where iTunes starts to show off its beauty. iTunes separates songs based on the albums they belong to. It's still a long list, but with your songs being segregated on the basis of an album makes a big difference when you have to scroll through them all. It also displays the album cover next to the list of the songs, so it's very pleasing to the eye.
The third option is the cover flow display. The idea behind this is to completely eliminate scrolling through long lists of albums/tracks to find a song. You literally scroll through album covers to find your song. The screenshot below should explain it better.
As you can see, it displays all the album covers that you would normally see on the shelves at stores. With this, you can simply scroll through them to find the song you want to listen to. As you scroll through the covers, the song list at the bottom panel keeps changing in accordance with the album cover on display. Is this cool or what? Now, you might be wondering where you can find the album covers, right? Let's check into that!
iTunes downloads the album art for you automatically and free of cost. All you need to do is sign up at the iTunes music store. The registration doesn't cost anything, but they do need you to give your credit card number for validation. You don't need to purchase anything though, so don't do that! If you choose to do this, iTunes will automatically download the cover art when you play a certain song. If you don't want to sign up, you can also find the album art covers through amazon.com.
Another cool feature is called "My Rating." You can rate songs based on your likes and dislikes. This feature is extremely handy, especially for people with huge music collections. You can keep track of what you like, what you don't and more importantly, you can use this to create smart playlists.
iTunes lets you create two kinds of playlists. The first is the regular playlist. You create a new playlist and just drag and drop songs onto it. Nothing special about that, but on the other hand, you can create a smart playlist.
For example, I religiously give ratings to my music in iTunes based on my dislikes, so let's say that one night I would like to listen to my favorite songs while working on some other projects. To do this, I just create a new smart playlist and set a criteria for what should be included.
So, in this example, I have created a new smart playlist and included all the songs that have a rating of five or more. iTunes will then create a new list, which will only have songs that have been rated as five stars by me. As I keep adding more songs to iTunes, the smart playlist will automatically keep updating. I'll never have to add anything manually. As a last option, I chose to limit this playlist to two hours, so the smart playlist takes care of that for me as well!
Adding music to iTunes 7 is a breezy affair. iTunes organizes all your music in the music library. Say you add a folder of new music to your library. iTunes takes that music and organizes all the songs into different directories, based on the artists and the albums. It's all done automatically. You don't have to do anything manually. Also, if you have CDs, you can simply insert them into your CD ROM drive and click on "Import CD" in iTunes. iTunes will import the CD in the format you choose (wav, AAC, mp3, etc.) and it will then add it to your iTunes library.
Traffic the other way works as easily too. If you want to burn MP3s to a CD or if you want to make an audio CD with some of your songs, simply select the songs, add them to a new playlist and select "Burn to CD." Once again, it's all done automatically with no extra programs needed. If you make a playlist that is longer than the capacity of one disk, iTunes will initiate a multiple disc burn. It's doesn't get any better than that!
If you love for your music to come to you easily, the iTunes music store will be a blessing for you. It essentially means that you don't have to go out to the store to buy an audio CD anymore. You can simply buy songs from the iTunes store on your computer and import them into your library. Before you buy the song, you can also listen to a thirty second sample of it. If you are already an iTunes store shopper, you are going to love the integrity between iTunes and the store. Also, with Apple selling movies from the iTunes store now, you will be able to buy movies from the store, download them to your computer and watch them using iTunes 7. If you don't want to throw money into the stores, you can at least watch the movie trailers at the store. At least you won't waste money at the movie theater!
Now, just a few more points to make. As a music jukebox, iTunes packs the usual features any self-respecting player should have. The equalizer is effective and the visualizations are appealing. I personally found the visualization to be much more attractive than the ones on most other players.
Like most other players, iTunes also brings online radio to you and this is one thing I have come to absolutely love. What I like the most about this is the choice it brings to you. By choice, I don't just mean many different radio stations catering to different genres, etc. The radio stations aren't just meant for the broadband user either. Even if you are on a dial-up connection, you can select any of the low bit rate radio stations and it will play like butter. The stations are organized nicely and you can add the ones you like to your iTunes library or even to a playlist so that you can access the stations easily later on.
Similarly, synching your favorite podcasts with iTunes is plain and simply easy. Since most people use iTunes to synch to their iPods, getting your podcasts to the iPod will be even easier, even though iTunes is by no means the best software to use solely for podcasts.
The bottom line is that if you love your music, this is the last stop for you. Apple has it all planned. You buy the music from the iTunes store or import it from a CD. iTunes then organizes it for you in the prettiest way possible and you simply "teach" iTunes about what you like and what you don't via the ratings and smart playlists systems. It doesn't get any better, does it?!
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Simon Glendenning leads Western Union Business Solution's team and operations for APAC, Middle East and India.
As Regional Director, he sets the strategic direction for the territory and leads a cross-functional team to meet customers' needs.
Simon brings more than a decade of financial services experience to his role and an extensive background in sales and entrepreneurship.
He previously held other senior management roles at Western Union Business Solutions including Regional Director for EMEA and Country Manager for Australia. Prior to this, Simon was the General Manager for Travelex and the founder of a sports injury management company.
Simon is an Ashoka Executive in Residence. In 2013 he visited Rwanda to work with AKWOS, an NGO that empowers women through sport.
Simon lives in Melbourne. He is a graduate of Swinburne University of Technology.
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