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Spinach Pakoras
Recipe by cadiza
This is Bal Arneson's recipe with her usual healthier take on an Indian classic. The only difficult part about this recipe, is finding the chickpea flour,and fenugreek leaves.I found everything I needed in a local Indian specialty store-and by the way I now use the chick pea flower all of the time!! A $ saving time saving tip: Garam Masala is a mix of Indian Spices and very useful in Indian cooking.While the completely prepared Garma Masala is still tasty, Bal Arenson and many other Indian cooks recommend grinding and mixing your own for the true flavor punch!! But buying over different 10 Indian spices, some of them hard to find, can be expensive and time consuming for someone who doesn't cook Indian all the time! So I found a solution at the Indian food store: They have prepackaged bags of all the whole spices that go into Garam Masala.(Cost less the $ 2!!!) You just take it home and grind in you spice grinder and you get all the benefits of having home ground Garam with out spending all the money and Time!
Top Review by ChloeBaby
These were fantastic! They were incredibly easy to make, I can't believe I spent so much time buying them before. I've made them 3 times in the past week already - the kids will actually willingly eat spinach if it's like this. I couldn't find fenugreek though..... I'll have to look the next time I'm in the city. Still great, and I'll be making these a lot! Thank you so much for posting!
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 2 cups frozen spinach, thawed and water squeezed out
- 1⁄2 cup plain yogurt
- 1⁄2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1⁄2 cup chickpea flour
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek leaves
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ginger, powdered (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 3 ounces mango chutney
Directions See How It's Made
- Mix all ingredients except oil and chutney together until well combined.
- Form into small balls that are about half the size of a golf ball.
- Put oil in a non stick skillet over medium high heat. Load the pan up with the pakoras, they can touch- but dont overcrowd!
- Brown on all sides.
- Serve with Mango Chutney( don't skip this part).


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There are more than 200 flood alerts in place across the UK today, but London appeared to have escaped the worst of the weather - enjoying relatively balmy temperatures compared to last week's chill.
After midday today, London and the South-East are no longer under any weather warning for rain and surface water.
Sun shone across the capital after showers overnight, with temperatures of 9C dropping to 5C later.
Conditions were far worse elsewhere in the country however.
Heavy rain mixed with melting snow led to flooding in south Wales overnight as downpours replaced almost two weeks of snow.
Norfolk Police have reported flooding caused by melting snow and ice, which has closed a number of roads in the area.
Rising temperatures of up to 12C have sparked a rapid thaw of the snow and ice which has built up in the recent cold snap, further exasperating potential flooding problems.
The Environment Agency has issued 30 flood warnings, urging people to take immediate action against predicted flooding, in the Midlands, the west of England, central England and Wales.
A further 218 flood warnings are in place across England, Scotland and Wales affecting all but the east of England and north of Scotland.
MeteoGroup forecaster Chris Burton said: "The rain started falling overnight in the west and will move east across all areas of the UK, with at least half-an-inch falling in most areas.
"The worst affected areas will be Wales and the south west.
"We have had some reports of flooding in south Wales which have had heavy downpours.
"There is also likely to have been some in north England and the Midlands where there is a large amount of snow melting.
"But from mid-morning the rain should lift and it should remain largely dry, with some scattered showers.
"Winds of up to 60mph will also cross the UK today."
He added that the heavy rain will return tomorrow along with the risk of flooding as the surface water and river levels build up ahead of an unsettled week.
Around 18 buildings flooded in various locations across Wales on Friday night, including two houses in Solva, Pembrokeshire and two in Dolgellau, North Wales.
An EA spokesman said: "Emergency teams from the Environment Agency will be out in force throughout the weekend shoring up defences, monitoring river levels and clearing blockages from watercourses."
The latest heavy snow storms on Friday night into Saturday left hundreds of people stranded for hours on motorways in the north of England.
The M6 was blocked in both directions between junctions 25 and 27 in Lancashire when a sudden burst of more than a foot of snow brought drivers to a standstill from around 8.30pm, the Highways Agency said.
Many became stuck along the stretch of motorway between Wigan and Standish after struggling to make it up inclines in the treacherous conditions, while a number of accidents including jack-knifed lorries also blocked lanes.
Mountain rescue workers were drafted in to help with rescue operations and check on the condition of drivers stranded by the snow.
A diabetic man was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital after falling ill, while an ambulance taking a female patient to Royal Preston Hospital had to be dug out of the snow by Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue team.
Phil O'Brien, team leader of Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue, said: "It was potentially a very serious situation. The Highways Agency managed to get people moving at about 4.30 to 5am (on Saturday).
"There were hundreds of cars stuck but most people seemed in good spirits."
Some of the stranded drivers passed the time having snowball fights and building snowmen, while others abandoned their cars completely.
Conservative MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale David Morris, who was stuck on the south-bound carriageway, said: "We've ground to a halt on both sides. Nothing is really moving.
"But the emergency services have been fantastic and are doing the best for us, and everyone is in good spirits.
"I've just seen a snowball fight and the man next door to me has built a snowman on top of his car roof - it's very surreal."
Prime Minister David Cameron took to Twitter yesterday to express his sympathy for those caught up in the snow.
He tweeted: "Huge sympathy for those affected by heavy #uksnow. Govt working closely with transport operators to minimise impact on everyone."
A family had to be evacuated when the gable end of their house collapsed, apparently under the weight of fresh snow in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Meanwhile, hundreds of swimmers braved the freezing weather yesterday to take part in the UK Cold Water Championships at Tooting Bec Lido, south London.
The death toll during the recent cold snap, which is in double figures, is thought to have risen further as it was feared a man in his 30s or 40s might have frozen to death after going missing in woodland.
His body was found on Thursday night after four friends went to Newmarket police station in Suffolk reporting that he had not been seen for four days. The men had been searching for him and found him dead in a wooded area.
The death is being treated as unexplained but one theory is he died in the freezing temperatures.
A father died on Thursday when his car skidded into a river just before his wife's vehicle also plunged into the icy water.
BBC employee David Cox, 42, was taking his 11-year-old daughter Tess to school when their Toyota Aygo left the path and crashed into the River Wye in Derbyshire.
Moments behind them in a separate car, a Toyota Rav 4, was his wife Ruth, 39, and son Ioan, nine.
Mrs Cox also lost control as she drove along the bridlepath near the Monsal Trail, north of the A6.
The children and their mother managed to get out of the cars and safely to shore but Mr Cox was unable to escape.
Neighbours tried to save him but it is believed he was trapped for around 40 minutes. He died in hospital.
Other casualties of the cold spell include postman John Bircham, 57, who collapsed soon after he was towed out of a snowdrift in Dulverton, Somerset, last Saturday, and Bernadette Lee, 25, who was found collapsed in the snow in Deal, Kent, last Sunday following a night out.Reuse content

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Sunderland owner Ellis Short will give Martin O'Neill an anniversary present - with his backing and money to spend on players in the transfer window.
The London-based American has decided to give O'Neill up to £8million to invest on his struggling side, despite the disappointing end to his first year in charge.
Sunday's defeat at Norwich means the Black Cats have won just two of their 14 league games so far this season - in 22 going back to last term.
Short forked out in the summer to buy Steven Fletcher and Adam Johnson, and is going to find more funds for a squad that needs strengthening - and a manager who's looking for backing.
O'Neill's future has been in doubt in recent weeks amid reports - which were flatly denied - that he was ready to quit out of frustration with his lot.
However, the Northern Irishman has been waiting on word from above about the make-or-break January market and now he will get cash.
Hard-headed Short knows that the cost of sacking O'Neill and his staff plus finding a replacement - possibly including compensation - means that it makes better sense to put money into buys.
O'Neill could increase his war-chest further with sales, but there are not many players in his small squad who would bring in a significant fee.
The Sunderland chief wants a couple of additions and Short's cash would go a long way to providing him with the money to buy the men he is after.
O'Neill's central midfield has been found wanting this season with skipper Lee Cattermole in and out of the side because of injury and suspension, so a new face is needed in that department.
The Black Cats chief put almost all his faith (and budget) in Fletcher and Johnson in the summer window - his only other signings where Spurs' Danny Rose on loan and free-agent striker Louis Saha on a free.
That left Sunderland short and hugely dependant on Fletcher's goals.
A stand-by striker is also needed as Scotland international Fletcher has been picking up knocks while carrying the attack.
O'Neill has been linked with a swoop on his former club Celtic for striker Gary Hooper.
Attempts to loan out current back-up forwards Connor Wickham and Fraizer Campbell to try to stimulate business have failed. The pair even appeared as subs in the latest defeat at Norwich.
O'Neill will be reluctant to sell one of his senior forwards, although a bid for Stephane Sessegnon may cause him to do a fair amount of head-scratching.
He may have to spend the cash wisely or this could be the last window during which he gets money and time from Short.
Click here to read Stan Collymore's Sunday People column on why Sunderland need to give O'Neill the money for another striker.
Sunderland managers' records (Prem era only)
Manager G W D L GF GA Win%
Peter Reid 161 53 44 64 171 214 32.9%
Martin O'Neill 38 11 14 13 42 47 28.9%
Roy Keane 53 15 9 29 49 83 28.3%
Steve Bruce 89 25 27 37 108 127 28.1%
Ricky Sbragia 23 5 6 12 21 30 21.7%
Howard Wilkinson 17 2 3 12 13 30 11.8%
Mick McCarthy 37 2 4 31 21 70 5.4%
Conn heir: Wickham ready to fill Fletcher's boots
By Simon Bird
Connor Wickham insists he is ready for a run in Sunderland's first team - as their star striker Steven Fletcher awaits the results of a scan on his injured ankle.
The England Under-21 striker has waited months for his chance under manager Martin O'Neill, and did well after coming on as a second half substitute against Norwich on Sunday.
Wickham has been ordered to be more aggressive in his play by O'Neill, who may now be forced to turn to his young target-man as Fletcher is a doubt for the weekend home clash with Chelsea.
The 19-year-old, signed in summer 2011 from Ipswich for £8million, said: "I've just got to show, when I do get on the pitch, that I'm capable of playing in the Premier League.
"That's what every boy dreams of, so I've got to grab it with both hands and show the manager that I can be there.
"It's been a test of patience for the last four or five months, just waiting to get on.
"I don't think I've done myself any harm. I know that I haven't had as much time on the pitch as I would have liked, but I've worked as hard as I can on the training ground.
"The manager has said what he wants me to do and I've tried to do it. He's asked me just to hold the ball up, be strong, commanding and more aggressive.
"I've tried to do that in training as much as I can and hopefully he's noticed that. He's given me the chance and it's just down to me to take my chance every time I get it.
"I thought I did quite well when I came on so hopefully that will put me in good stead for next weekend."
Losing Fletcher, who has scored six of the club's 13 league goals, for an extended period would be a hammer blow as the Black Cats battle relegation.


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Nocturia - Nighttime Voiding
Marja Sprock, M.D.
The definition of nocturia
is having to wake up at night once or more times to
To get up once at night
will become a normal occurrence for most people as they
age. However when nocturia presents more than twice
during the night, it will significantly impact on the
quality of life.
The first 3-4 hours of
sleep are the most restorative for physical functioning
and also to bolster the immune system. It is therefore
less damaging to have the first nocturia event happen a
little later in the night.
Though the symptom:
nocturia is easily described, the underlying reasons are
Simple obvious measures
are to change certain behaviors, eliminate excessive
fluid intake in the evening and reduce alcohol and
caffeine consumption shortly before going to bed.
can hear you say: "tried that, does not work". Well you
may need a careful exam to start out with, to make sure
there is no prolapse of the bladder.
When a bladder descends/
falls down into the vagina during the day, it often
makes it difficult to empty and you may or may not feel
a pressure to empty. When at rest, in supine position,
the bladder moves back into the vagina and suddenly the
urine outflow is no longer obstructed. You can guess the
rest you will be up several times at night and empty
better at night than during the day.
Problems with heart and
kidneys can also lead to night time voiding. When a
heart has to work over time during the day to keep up
with you and is not healthy enough to supply all the
organs, it will not send much blood to the kidneys. At
night when the body is at rest, there will be blood left
over to be send to the kidneys, to make urine. Too bad
only that you will not feel rested in the am.
If none of the above is a
reason for your night time voiding escapades, before we
move on, make sure you do not have sleep apnea or other
factors like a restless partner who will wake you up and
make you decide it may be wiser to empty your bladder.
Nocturia as a complaint is not the same as being awake
at night and deciding to empty your bladder.
Anti-diuretic (diminishing
the volume of urine) and diuretic agents both can play a
role; one to retain fluid at night till better voiding
hours; the other to prevent water accumulation and empty
out before the sleeping hours. People who suffer from
swelling of the ankles know this very well; ankle
swelling/fluid accumulation increases during the day and
the ankles are skinniest in the morning. However you may
have been up several times to void of the fluid.
Also medications for
overactive bladder, anticholinergics can help some
people. These medications are widely advertised: "the
got to go medications" These medications are not a good
decision for people who often unconsciously do not
completely empty their bladder.
Patients with problems
emptying their bladder entirely may be helped by nerve
stimulation, elevating the bladder or both. Nerve
stimulation may also help some people with severe
overactive bladder
Obviously we start with
the basics. Recently I saw Sarah, a young healthy 52
year old, who complaint of having to get up 5-6 times
per night. Sarah worked out, tried to eat healthy and
drank mostly water. After Sarah recorded a 24 hour diary
for me, it was clear why she had to get up 5-6 times at
night. Sarah's daily urine output was more than 5
quarts, her intake was excessively high and this was in
her situation not due to a missing hormonal substance.
It was explained to Sarah that more water is not better
and in her situation was leading to health problems. It
took a while to convince her; since she thought she was
following a healthy lifestyle, however she cut her
intake by half and is sleeping through the night.
Margaret would get up 5
times at night and at age 82 that was not easy. Margaret
had difficulty to completely empty her bladder because
of the bladder coming down in the vagina during the day
and closing of the urethra. She was fitted with a
pessary, a little support shelf for the bladder, and is
as energetic as 10 years ago.
All nighttime voiding is
not the same, neither are the treatments. Diseases as
dementia also often have symptoms of nighttime dribbling
and incontinence.
When nocturia suddenly
occurs, it may be a sign of a urinary tract infection.
Nocturia does not only
impact healthy sleep and rest, it is also potentially
dangerous when people trip in the dark and for instance
break a hip.
I always find it very
rewarding to see people back after a successful
treatment for nocturia or night time voiding. They are
"different" people. They feel better, have more energy
and look better. In other words if you suffer from
excessive night time voiding, get motivated to do some
about this, to improve your quality of life.
We do not offer
appointments in the middle of the night, but at numerous
very convenient hours.
Remember: Central
Florida UroGynecology in Rockledge, keeps you dry,
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Hey all, I've been a long time lurker in this forum and have read most of the threads here but I don't understand something.
I bought my 8gb iPhone about 2 weeks ago right before the 1.1.1 fw was released and when I recieved it it had v1.0.0 loaded on it, so I restored to 1.0.2 followed a guide using Apptapp, ibrickr, PACAY and AnySim1.0.2 to unlock. I have had absolutely no problems syncing, surfing the internet, calling, texting, checking youtube or anything. However, all i'm hearing now is all this stuff about the DevTeam effing up our phones with AnySim1.0.2 and the "elite" team going on about something that the DevTeam left out/effed up in the programming.
Now my iPhone works perfectly so I dont understand what all the commotion is about with AnySim1.0.2. And whats the difference with I-Unlock, AnySim1.0.2 or this new one (the guide i used changed it so it says to use Erica's) Unlock.app.
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Struggling for survival in drought-hit Somaliland
By Siegfried Modola
HARGEISA, Somalia (Reuters) - In the past three months, Amina Ibrahim Shirwa and her family have lost around 25 goats, sheep and cows as a harsh drought has ravaged livestock and crops in northern Somalia.
The 50-year-old, who lives outside Botor village in the semi-autonomous Somaliland region, fears for her family's livelihood after several successive poor rainy seasons made worse by El Nino conditions in the Horn of Africa.
Outside her family compound, just a few of her livestock remain. Nearby, dead sheep lie on the ground.
While rain finally arrived here this month, its intensity has flooded fields and killed frail, malnourished livestock, too weak to produce milk or with little meat.
"Most of my animals have died due to the lack of rain. The weak ones left are dying now because of the rains that have come," she said. "We have lost most of our livelihood. There is very little money to buy food or to plant crops."
Across the Horn of Africa, millions have been hit by the severe El Nino-related drought. In Somaliland and the neighboring, also semi-autonomous, Puntland region, 1.7 million people in are in need of aid, according to the United Nations.
In Somaliland itself, the most affected areas include the northwest Awdal region bordering Ethiopia. Many families there say they are losing their last surviving animals, their livelihood, and have little money to work their fields.
More than 250,000 people died in a 2011 famine that hit Somalia, a state long plagued by poverty, recurrent drought, hunger and an Islamist insurgency. Some Somaliland residents say this drought is the worst in decades. Continued...


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Man falls from roof onto off-duty sheriff's deputy
Deputy was working private security for a street party that was part of a weekend music festival
Associated Press
KETCHUM, Idaho — An off-duty Idaho sheriff's detective suffered a broken neck and other injuries when a man fell from a roof and landed on him while he was working private security for a weekend street party in Ketchum.
Blaine County Sheriff Gene Ramsey says Sgt. Corey Weatherly underwent surgery Sunday at a Boise hospital. Ramsey says Weatherly was listed in "guarded" condition.
Ramsey says Weatherly was working private security for a street party that was part of a weekend music festival when 20-year-old Austin B. Cruz of Hailey fell from a roof and landed on him at about 1:45 a.m. Sunday.
Ramsey says the man who fell suffered a possible concussion and broken facial bones.
Both were taken to the hospital in Ketchum. Weatherly was later flown to the Boise hospital.
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Wikipedia Biographical Summary
"Sir John Maxwell Stirling-Maxwell, 10th Baronet, of Pollok, KT (6 June 1866 – 30 May 1956) was a Scottish Tory politician and philanthropist.
The eldest son of Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet and Lady Anna Maria Leslie-Melville, second daughter of David Leslie-Melville, 8th Earl of Leven and Elizabeth Anne Campbell, he was educated at Eton College and at Trinity College, Cambridge. He succeeded his father to the baronetcy in 1878.
In 1901 he married Ann Christian Maxwell, daughter of The Rt. Hon. Sir Herbert Maxwell, 7th Baronet. The couple had one daughter, Dame Anne Maxwell Macdonald, 11th Baronet.
He was Conservative Member of Parliament for the College Division of Glasgow between 1895 and 1906, and later served as Chairman of the Forestry Commission from 1929–1932. He was also Chairman of the Royal Fine Art Commission for Scotland, and a Trustee of the National Galleries of Scotland Chairman of Ancient Monuments Board. He was a Lieutenant in the Royal Company of Archers and an active Freemason.
He was a founder member of the National Trust for Scotland (1931), becoming one of its first Vice-Presidents and President from 1943 until his death. He realised the importance of green spaces within a city. In this context, he was determined to protect the Pollok Estate and give the people of Glasgow access to it, which he undertook in 1911.
Stirling Maxwell was also involved in trying to resolve the protracted problem of finding a home for the art treasures presented to Glasgow in 1944 by Sir William Burrell. After his death, his daughter gave Pollok House, a substantial proportion of the estate and her father's art collection to the Glasgow Corporation. This gift of land eventually allowed the Glasgow city fathers to erect a building to hold the Burrell Collection. In 1929 he was appointed a Knight of the Thistle. He held the honorary degree of LLD from the University of Glasgow, the University of Aberdeen and Edinburgh University. Hon. RSA; Hon. RIBA; Hon. RWS; Hon. RSW and a DL."
SOURCE: Wikipedia contributors, 'Sir John Stirling-Maxwell, 10th Baronet', Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 6 May 2012, 03:41 UTC, <http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sir_John_Stirling-Maxwell,_10th_Baronet&oldid=490920732> [accessed 17 January 2013]
Other References
- Complete baronetage; Cokayne, George E. (George Edward); 1904; Vol. IV; page 315
- Sterling Genealogy, comp. and illustrated by Albert Mack Sterling, 1909, Vol. I, page 85
- Waterston, Charles D; Macmillan Shearer, A (July 2006). Biographical index of former fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, 1783-2002: Biographical Index. II. Edinburgh: The Royal Society of Edinburgh. ISBN 978-0-902198-84-5. page 634
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- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pounds fresh spinach, large stems discarded
- 1/3 cup pine nuts (about 2 ounces)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
In a small bowl, cover the raisins with warm water and let stand until plumped, about 10 minutes; drain.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the spinach, raisins and pine nuts and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until just wilted, about 5 minutes. Press the spinach to discard any excess liquid, season with salt and pepper and serve.


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A TEENAGER is believed to have committed "suicide by piranha" after leaping
into a river infested with the flesh-eating fish.
Fisherman Oscar Barbosa, 18, bled to death after jumping out of his canoe.
He suffered dozens of bites to his throat and face on Bolivia's Yata River,
local police chief Daniel Cayaya revealed.
He believed Oscar — from Rosario del Yata in the north east of the country —
meant to kill himself.
Mr Cayaya said the teenager knew the river well and would have been aware that
it is swarming with red piranhas at this time of year. He added that Oscar
was thought to be drunk.
The 14-inch fish have razor sharp teeth and hunt in packs to strip their prey
of flesh. They are known to devour large snakes and even jaguars in minutes.
Fatal attacks on humans are rare. But swimmers at a river beach in Brazil were
attacked by hundreds of piranhas in September.


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This article is going to be seen as "political" by some, and as such will be controversial. So, if you, dear reader, do not like reading "political" articles, move on along, there is nothing to see here. But if you are a person who can peer past the veil of "politics" to the heart of a matter, you may want to keep reading.
First off, I am a USA National with a long form, hard copy birth certificate to prove it if needed. I believe strongly in personal freedom, personal privacy, personal responsibility, and small, limited government. Very much like the founders of my country (1,2,3). I have been dismayed at the growth of government in my country and the resulting erosion of personal freedom and personal privacy for a long time now. I could not care less which "political party" is in power as long as they share the ideals of the founders of the USA, and thus my ideals.
Sadly, or tragically, or disgustingly, or perhaps happily, depending on one's perspective, neither of the two major parties here share the ideals of the founders of this nation. They have proven so over and over by continuing to grow the power and reach of government after each election cycle is completed. The slide toward despotism and tyranny in a country always begins with the growth of government and the erosion of personal freedom. An honest look at history will prove that.
What does this have to do with Internet privacy and Google? If you use Google for anything, the US government, and likely other governments, can potentially see what you are doing. Google has servers all over the world and keeps records of your activity. Google can therefore be coerced to give those records to a government agency. Further, Google does not encrypt your connection by default with HTTPS, so snooper programs used by government agencies, such as the US NSA, can watch what you do without need to go to Google. This does not just affect Google users, it also affects users of Yahoo!, Bing and any other on-line service that keeps records of activity and/or does not encrypt connections by default.
The recent revelations that the US government has massive data gathering programs to obtain data on Internet and phone users is no surprise to those of us who suspected this all along. But it has been a big, unpleasant surprise to many folk who do not usually think about these issues. Inevitably we have seen the tired argument raised, "I don't care! I have nothing to hide! Only people who want to hide criminal activity would be concerned about this!" Yes, the exclamation points must be used. From a freedom and privacy perspective this argument is egregiously incorrect. Allow me to quote a wise man, "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." – Benjamin Franklin 1775.
Some others have addressed this argument as well:
Why Privacy Matters Even if You Have 'Nothing to Hide'
By Daniel J. Solove
The Chronicle Review – May 15, 2011
Plenty to Hide
By Jay Stanley
lifehacker – June 14, 2012
Why 'I Have Nothing to Hide' Is the Wrong Way to Think About Surveillance
By Moxie Marlinspike
Wired.com – June 13, 2013
If you are concerned about your privacy on-line what can you do about protecting your privacy from snooping? Here are some means to assist you with that.
Use HTTPS for as much of your browsing on-line as possible. This encrypts the traffic between you and the host to which your browser is connecting. That makes real-time monitoring of the data on your connection impossible by any currently known means of monitoring network data.
Limit your searches to search engines that do not track you and do not store information about your searches. Two of these are run by the same group. StartPage.com and ixquick.com both protect your privacy by first using HTTPS encrypted connections and second by not storing any information about your searches. By using encryption you are protected from in-line scanning of your searches. By not having information stored about your searches you are protected from government coercion of your search provider to reveal your search data. Even better for USA users, the servers for these services are in The Netherlands. This means it would require the US government to rely on treaties and negotiations with the host country before it could even approach the owners of the servers.
Caveat: occasionally these search engines return a message about being overloaded and request you wait for a few minutes and try again. While this may be annoying and frustrating, it surely is a small price to pay for your privacy.
When practical, use a proxy to view web sites. Both of the search engines mentioned above provide a relatively secure proxy feature. A proxy sends its own IP address to a web host and acts as a bridge between your browser and the host system. This helps mitigate your exposure when using sites for which you have searched. Certain features of content rich web sites will not work through a proxy and require a direct connection. So, you have to decide whether or not to continue using such sites. For example, if your browser uses Java for connection to any content, no amount of proxy routing can hide you at that point.
What about e-mail privacy? Once again, avoid the major players like Google, Yahoo!, Microsoft, et al. It may be worth a few dollars to secure your e-mail by using a paid, privacy e-mail service located in a country other than your own. This web search may offer you some ideas: secure private e-mail.
Ultimately we all need to decide what the term "privacy" entails and how much privacy means to us. For me, my "stuff" is mine and no one has a right to know about my "stuff" unless I choose to share it. If this means I have a little less "safety" from terrorists, so be it. I am not willing to compromise my freedoms for some amorphous amount of perceived safety.


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Now heres a chor who robs just about everything -- car, TV, music system, crockery, artefacts, furniture, even dry fruits, also a pomeranian. Whatever he can lay his hands on. Dibakar Banerjees OYE LUCKY! LUCKY OYE! is, reportedly, straight out of real life. A conman who gave sleepless nights to many a cop in Delhi.
A couple of summers ago, Shaad Alis BUNTY AUR BABLI focussed on two thieves, who went on a robbing spree, sporting a different guise every time they played the con game. OYE LUCKY! LUCKY OYE! traces the journey of a teenager who grew up in one of those crowded bylanes of Delhi and slowly and gradually took to the world of crime.
Set in Delhi, like Dibakars debut vehicle KHOSLA KA GHOSLA, OYE LUCKY! LUCKY OYE! has its heart in the right place and thats made abundantly clear 15 minutes into the film. But the problem is its waferthin storyline. Things get repetitive after a point.
It tells the story of Lucky [Abhay Singh], whose modus operandi is to outsmart people, chowkidars and policemen with his sharp mind and wit. He is an aspiring individual who loves the good things in life and is generally enamoured by the lifestyles of the rich and affluent Delhi families.
OYE LUCKY! LUCKY OYE! traces Luckys journey from a middle class boy to a popular thief.
OYE LUCKY! LUCKY OYE! starts off really well. The teenage years of Lucky, his relationship with his father, his first crush, his friends... the seeds are sown rightly. But once Lucky starts committing one crime after another, the story stagnates. Theres no dramatic twist in the tale and that is its biggest flaw.
Gangster films with Mumbai flavour are restricted to Mumbai/Maharashtra mainly. Similarly, a film like OYE LUCKY! LUCKY OYE! has its share of limitations because you cant expect the film to find universal acceptance due to its Delhi-centric theme and flavour.
Despite the shortcomings, theres no denying that Dibakar Banerjee is a director with potential. He has been faithful to the material, making the goings-on look believable. Theres not much scope for music in the film, although Dibakar shouldve played the title track at all significant points throughout the film.
Abhay Deol excels in a role that offers him ample scope to display histrionics. From a gawky youngster in SOCHA NA THA to a conman in OYE LUCKY! LUCKY OYE!, Abhay has only evolved with the passage of time. Paresh Rawal is magnificent yet again. He gets to portray three diverse roles and he lives up to the demands of the script. Hes terrific as the shrewd and calculating doctor.
Neetu Chandra makes her presence felt in an enterprise that doesnt really belong to her. Archana Puransingh is fantastic and compliments Paresh beautifully. The actor enacting the role of Abhays friend is competent.
On the whole, OYE LUCKY! LUCKY OYE! is a well-executed enterprise, which has its share of limitations. At the box-office, the film caters to the Northern audience mainly -- Delhi and Punjab specifically. Besides North, the plexes in Mumbai should fare slightly better.
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Special Needs for Brachycephalic Breeds
The dermatologist came to find me the other day for a consult on one of her patients. George is an 8-month-old, male English Bulldog. He had been diagnosed with yeast intertrigo (skin fold dermatitis).
The owner would need to wipe his nasal folds once daily with an antifungal wipe to treat the infection. When the dermatologist told the owner this, she started crying. She knew that he was suffering, but there was just no way that George would let her do this. Could I help?
I went to see George. He was a friendly dog, but when I went to reach for his head to pet him, he backed away. It was clear from his body language that he wanted to approach me, but he was afraid that I would touch his face. His owner said that he was really a wonderful dog in every other way and had not shown any aggression when she went to medicate him.
George was already conditioned to believe that if someone touched his facial folds, it would hurt. When his owner would approach him with a wipe, he would run away and hide. Trying to apply something to his face or tail was like trying to put lipstick on a greased pig. It just wouldn't happen. After talking to the owner and evaluating George, we got him set up with a plan that included desensitization and counterconditioning. This is where the puppy is exposed to something that scares him, in very small increments, while he does something pleasurable.
What if George had learned as a puppy that having his nasal folds or tail fold cleaned was not painful, but was instead fun? Then, the owner would be able to treat his disease today, eliminating his pain and suffering as well as preventing the disease's progression, further improving his quality of life.
If your puppy has a short face or a corkscrew tail he probably has had intertrigo at some point in his life. Intertrigo is the medical term for skin fold dermatitis (an infection of the skin folds). It affects brachycephalic (short faced) dogs like the English Bulldog and Pug, wrinkled dogs like the Sharpei, and dogs with tightly curled tails like the Boston Terrier, all of which are predisposed to this condition because of their anatomy.
Bacteria and yeast live on your pup's skin. This is normal. Healthy skin acts as a nice barrier for infection, keeping the bacteria from going any farther than the surface. Both bacteria and yeast like to live in warm, moist environments. When the skin folds over, it creates a perfect place for the bugs to set up camp, causing infection. The skin fold traps normal skin secretions due to poor ventilation. Then, the sides of the fold rub against each other, causing microtrauma to the skin surface and breaking that ever important barrier. To add insult to injury, the tail fold may contain fecal material if the tail hangs over the anus.
Affected areas are usually smelly and discolored with icky brown discharge. The infection causes dogs to be itchy and painful. They often rub, lick, chew, scratch or bite the affected areas. For dogs like English Bulldogs, who can't reach back to their tails, they may whine or cry for help from the owner.
Treating intertrigo, involves clipping away any extra fur and cleaning the area. Then, your pup will be sent home with one or more of the following: topical corticosteroids, topical antifungals, and drying agents. Your dog may also need oral antibiotics, oral corticosteroids (prednisone), or oral antifungals.
These types of infections can start in puppyhood. Dogs with chronic infections can have other predisposing factors, such as food allergy and inhaled allergies, so if your pup's infection isn't clearing with proper treatment, ask your veterinarian about other contributing diagnoses. Some dogs will need surgery to open up the skin fold to see true resolution of the infection.
Recurrent infections can be lessened or prevented with proper cleaning with a gentle cleanser intended for dogs. Be careful of baby wipes and other products which may change the pH of the skin or dry the skin too much, helping bacteria to thrive.
If you have a pup with this type of conformation, it is best for you to teach him to have the skin folds cleaned starting in puppyhood. You will need really great treats and a wipe with a veterinarian-recommended cleaner for your dog. Your pup can start in any position — sit, lie down or stand. For instructions on how to teach your pup to stand, see last week's blog. No matter what position you choose to start with, set the interaction up by asking your dog to get into that position. In other words, don't surprise her when she is resting with a wet cotton ball in her face. Condition her to react to a specific phrase, such as "clean up," by using that phrase before you start each repetition.
For this exercise, it is best to have soft food, such as canned food or low fat peanut butter, but you can use treats that have been broken up into very tiny pieces (less than ¼ inch). If you are using smearable food, you will need something to smear it on. Plates, bowls, and food toys work well for this purpose. If you are using small treats, you can just toss them on the floor; just don't practice this exercise on your expensive area rug.
Start by placing the plate down on the ground or tossing the treats on the floor. Then, say "clean up," and wipe the skin area gently. You should be starting with very light pressure. Your goal is not to clean out the skin fold in one swish of your wipe. The goal is to teach your dog to like skin fold cleaning. Make sure to wipe only as long as your dog is eating. If she stops eating — even if there is food left on the plate — stop touching her.
The purpose of this exercise is to pair the goodness of the food with the negative feeling of being touched in an area that is sensitive or painful. In order for two things to be paired, they should occur together or in very close proximity. Ideally, the touching would stop just before the food is gone. When the food is gone, start the exercise over from the beginning. Some pups will give you a worried look or try to get away during this exercise. In cases like this, it is best to slow down or increase the value of the food that you are using. It would also be helpful to shorten your training sessions. If your dog is already showing aggression or strong avoidance behavior, it is better to talk to your veterinarian about the next step before you continue this exercise.
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Wholesale inventories and sales rise in January
Businesses at the wholesale level added to their stockpiles in January and their sales jumped by the largest amount in 14 months. But the spike in sales was partially influenced by rising oil prices.
Wholesale inventories rose 1.1 percent in January, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. It was the 12th gain in 13 months.
Sales at the wholesale level rose for the seventh straight month. The 3.4 percent increase was the largest gain since November 2009.
Still, a 10.6 percent rise in demand for petroleum helped drive the jump in sales, reflecting higher oil and gas prices.
The rise in inventories left stockpiles at $436.9 billion. That's 13.1 percent higher than the low reached in September 2009, when companies were slashing their stockpiles to keep costs under control during the recession.
Greater sales should encourage businesses to keep restocking their shelves and drive factory production in the months ahead.
Mortgage applications spike; home sales still weak
The number of people applying for a mortgage jumped last week. But analysts cautioned that the increase was likely driven by investors, not first-time homebuyers who are needed to help housing markets recover.
The Mortgage Bankers Association says its overall mortgage application index rose 16.1 percent from the previous week, the biggest jump since June. But the index is still far off where it was last spring and summer following four straight months of declines.


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When nine local hip-hop and rock artists band together to put on a showcase, it means Miamis music scene is finally solidifying, or the summer heat has left these guys really, really bored. Either way, an event that includes Alucard, Fitzroy, and Nacho of the band Don Juan is worth skipping the new Harry Potter movie for. This unusual gathering of genres will take place at the Unplugged Miami showcase at the Wallflower Gallery at 8:00 p.m.
The artists started organizing this together, says Flash, Wallflower Gallerys funk finder. Were trying to give them a venue to do what they want to do. Besides a stage, there is little the gallery will need to give these artists, because most of the sets will be acoustic. According to Flash, some artists will perform as a band, and others will go solo, while combining both acoustic and electronic elements. One such performance will be Fitzroy, who over the past year has made a name for himself in Miami by hosting residencies at local venues and releasing a full-length hip-hop album.
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Friends of Citrus County Library System Recycled Reading Sale
Oct. 9-13
Citrus County Auditorium
The benefit sale for the Citrus County Library System will be open on Oct. 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. , Oct. 10, 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More information available at 352-527-8405.
Alligator Warrior Festival
Oct. 16-18
O'Leno State Park
High Spings
The annual non-profit event, in memory of the years between 1800 and 1859, when Lake City Florida was still called Alligator, Florida, honors its most famous resident, the Seminole commander, Alligator Warrior and to reenact the 1836 Battle of San Felasco Hammock. In addition to the reenactment, the event is a festival that celebrates native American and immigrant American cultures with music and dancing, living-history camps, demonstrators of historic skills, traders, craftspeople, and food vendors. More information at www.alligatorfest.org.
Fall Plant Show, Open House and Orchid Show
Oct. 17-18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
The free public event features orchid displays, a juried orchid show, more than 40 plant vendors and educational seminars. The gardens are handicapped-accessible and no dog are allowed.
4th Annual Senior Arts & Crafts Show
Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Alachua County Senior Recreation Center
The show will feature handmade treasures. The center is located at 5701 NW 34th St. More information available at 352-335-7797.
Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation's Annual Open House and Animal Fair
Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
8528 East County Road 22
Carson Springs encompasses 274 wooded and grassy acres dedicated to the well-being of it's animal inhabitants many of which have been rescued from abuse and starvation. The event will include animal feeding demonstrations, vendors, food, drinks and prizes. More info available at www.carsonspringswildlife.org.
Lions Club 46th Annual Cedar Key Seafood Festival
Oct. 17 -18; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cedar Key
The annual festival offers a family fun weekend of great food, fine arts and crafts, shopping, music and more. The event is located on State Route 24 and 2nd Street and the Gulf front City Park. More info available at www.cedarkey.org/events.php.
Authors@UF: Sugata Ray
Oct. 19, Noon to 1:15 p.m.
Smathers Library East, Room 100
UF Campus, Gainesville
Sugata Ray, lecturer and researcher at the UF Warrington College of Business, will talk about his book "Principles of Quantitative Equity Investing: A Complete Guide to Creating, Evaluating and Implementing Trading Strategies. More info available at 352-273-2505.
Unity in Community March and Rally for Peace
Oct. 21, 4 p.m.
Hippodrome Theater
Downtown Gainesville
The River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding will hold the fourth annual event. Meet at the steps of the Hippodrome Theater for the march down University Avenue. Wear orange in support of ending bullying. More information at http://www.centerforpeacebuilding.org
First Bellamy Road Show
Oct. 24, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Heritage Park
The event will feature antiques and collectibles, white elephants and fine thrift. More information available at 352-475-2413.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Oct. 24-28
430-B N. Main St.
The annual event to benefit the Alachua County Library District features more than 500,000 books, comic books, manga, vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, board games, puzzles, art work and more. Information on hours available at www.FOLACLD.org.
Drool & Ghoul Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest and Pool Party
Oct. 24
Westside Park Pool
A canine contest and pool party for both animals and owners. Sponsored by City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. Dogs must have proof of vaccinations. More info at 352-334-5067 or www.CityofGainesvilleParks.org.
Halloween Benefit Food Truck Rally
Oct. 24, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.
High Dive, 210 SW 2nd Ave.
The event will feature ten local food truck vendors and live music. Proceeds benefit the UF Equal Access Clinic. Costumes are encouraged. More info at www.facebook.com/.equalaccessclinic.
Annual SNRE Halloween Fun Run
Oct. 25
UF Southwest Recreation Center
The UF School of Natural Resources and Environment's Graduate Student Council will host the annual run. Proceeds will benefit career development and outreach for students as well as environmental awareness. Costumes are optional and prizes will be awarded. More information available at 352-283-6254.
Communicating to Defuse Abuse
Oct. 25, 1:30 – 3 p.m.
Heather Community Center
Weeki Wachee
The Unitarian Universalist Church in the pine will host a community discussion along presenter Dr. Andy LePage of Spring Hill. The Center is located at 9100 Nakoma Way. The event is free and open to the public.
27th Annual Sunny's Howl-A-Palooza
Oct. 25, 3 to 6 p.m.
Sun Country Sports Center – West
Proceeds from Halloween carnival will benefit the March of Dimes. More info available at www.suncountrysports.com or 352-331-8773.
Family Fall Festival
Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Rainbow Springs State Park
The family event will feature a family pumpkin paddle, haunted hay ride, live wildlife shows, a monster mash and face paiting. More information available at 352-465-8555.
Celebrate Adoption
Nov. 8, 1 to 4 p.m.
Tioga Town Center Playground
105 SW 128th Street
The Children's Home Society will host this family friendly fun event in honor of National Adoption Month. The free event includes music, dancing, food, games and more. More information available at 352-334-0955.
A Festival of Roses
Nov. 14, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Marion County Ag Center Auditorium
The Marion County Rose Society event will feature door prizes, potted roses, seminars an a educational publication. The Auditorium is located at 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd. (CR 200A). More info at www.marioncountyroses.org or 352-620-9800.
Nov. 20, 6 p.m.
Florida Museum of Natural History
UF Campus, Gainesville
Trashformations is a judged student art show and competition which helps expand awareness and involvement of young people in the community with recycling. All artwork entered must be comprised of 70 percent or more recyled/recylcable/reused materials. Prizes will be awarded in the middle school, high school and college level categories. Sponsored by the Alachua County Office of Waste Alternatives. More information available at http://www.alachuacounty.us/depts/pw/waste/wastealternatives/pages/trashformations.aspx.
Festival of Trees
Nov. 30 – Dec. 5, 4 to 8 p.m.
The Grand Oaks Resort, 300 Marion County Road
The Grand Oaks Front Arena will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland with more than 30 decorated trees on display. On Dec. 5 trees will be auctioned to support local charities. More information is available at 352-750-5500 or www.thegrandoaks.com.
Haile Homestead Holidays
Dec. 6, 12 to 4 p.m.
8500 SW Archers Road (SR 24), 3 miles west of I-75, exit 384
Stroll through the 1856 plantation home decked out in an array of traditional greenery and Victorian finery, with a railroad theme. There will be music, hot cider, a selection of home-baked goodies and special holiday ornaments. More information available at www.hailehomestead.org or 352-336-9006.
6th Annual Season of Hope 5K/15K
Dec. 12, 7:45 a.m.
Gainesville Hawthorne Trail
The run will benefit Tyler's Hope and the UF Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration. The trailhead is located at 3300 SE 15th St. Registration at www.signup.com.
Puttin' on the Ritz
March 12, 2016
Gainesville Country Club
The Children's Home Society and the Gainesville Auxiliary will host the 29th annual event to raise funds to help vulnerable children and families. The event features live entertainment, dancing and auction and fine cuisine, desserts and beverages. More information available at 352-334-0955 or www.chsfl.org/ritz.
Tourism Institute Study Needs Participants
The UF Eric Friedhelm Tourism Institute is looking for volunteers for a study measuring the impacts of online advertising on viewer's attention, emotion, and memory using a mobile eye-tracker and an arousal sensor. To qualify you must be between the ages of 18-60 years old and have normal vision or be able to wear contact lenses (no glasses). Participant will receive an Amazon gift card after completing the test. For more information contact Lauren at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Ronald McDonald House Needs Volunteers
The Ronald McDonald House in Gainesville serves 31 families, keeping them close to their sick children receiving critical medical care. The House is always full, and it's single maintenance manager could use a little help. If you are handy and can spare two hours each week to help with routine maintenance tasks please contact Dorie Faulkner at 352-374-4404, extension 224.
Indoor Gardening Sessions for Cancer Patients
Ongoing Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
UF Wilmot Gardens Greenhouse
The Gainesville Chapter of the Climb for Cancer Foundation is sponsoring weekly indoor gardening sessions for community members who have been or are being treated for any form of cancer. Free parking is available and individuals are welcome to bring a friend or caregiver. More information is available from Deborah at 352-294-5992.
Hernando Youth Orchestra Rehearsals
Ongoing Sundays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Heather Community Center
Weeki Wachee
Children ages 5 to 21 can learn to play an instrument, and learn music theory and site reading. Sessions will be held at The Heather Community Center, 9100 Nakoma Way in Weeki Wachee. The event is free and open to the public. More information available at hernandoyouthorchestra.org
Citizens for an Engaged Electorate Meetings
First Thursday of each month, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Citizens for an Engaged Electorate is a group of progressive individuals dedicated to building a functioning democratic republic. The meetings are open to the public and are held at Melanie's Restaurant, 124 E. Noble Street in Williston. More information is available from Barbara Byran at 352-465-8461.
Cooking Oil Recycling
Alachua County Hazardous Waste Collection
The Alachua County Hazardous Waste Collection Program will recycle used peanut, corn, canola or olive oil into biodiesel fuel. The biodiesel is combined with standard diesel and used to power County fleet vehicles and a biofuel electrical generator. Oil should be cool, and placed in a metal or plastic container with a tight-fitting lid. The oil cannot mix will other fluids such as water, petroleum products or soaps. The collection center is located at 5125 NE 63rd Ave. in Gainesville. More information on hours or operation and other rural collection centers at 352-334-0440.
Free English Classes
Millhopper Branch Library
Free adult English classes are available to newcomers to Alachua County. More information available at www.latinawomensleague.org
Written and Spoken Language Study
UF Aphasia and Bilingualism Lab
The Aphasia and Bilingualism lab is currently recruiting healthy adults age 50 to 80 for a study on written and spoken language. Participants should have English as a primary language and have normal or corrected vision and/or hearing. More information available at firstname.lastname@example.com or 352-273-3715.
UF Environmental Horticulture Gardening Study
The University of Florida Environmental Horticulture Department is seeking healthy women between the ages of 30-45 without gardening experience. Volunteers will undergo an MRI and participate in gardening session over an eight week period. For more information contact Christy at 352-273-4576.
AYA Needs Host Families for Students
The Academic Year in America program matches students from more than 40 countries with an American host family for a semester or academic year. Families can choose their student and must provide room and board. More information available at academicyear.org or 352-237-3966.
Alachua County Wage Recovery Ordinance
The Alachua County Wage Recovery Ordinance began on January 1, 2014. The ordinance provides Alachua County employees a method for collecting unpaid or underpaid wages. For details on the ordinance or how to file a wage theft complaint call the Alachua County Equal Opportunity Office at (352) 374-5275.
Institute for Workforce Innovation
The Institute for Workforce Innovation (IWI) is dedicated to improving the communities' quality of life through education, employment and advocacy. For more information or to volunteer call 352-225-3307 or online at www.iwionline.org
Savvy Caregiver Training
Elder Options
100 NW 75th St., Suite 30
Elder Options in conjunction with the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs offers free six week training programs designed for family caregivers who assist persons with Alzheimer's and or dementia. More information available at 352-378-6649.
Operation PetSnip
Spay and neuter pet services available for qualifying low-income Alachua County and surrounding rural county residents. The cost of surgery, pain medication and anesthesia for pets spayed or neutered is covered. More information available from No More Homeless Pets' Operation Petsnip at http://www.nmhp.net
The Salvation Army Thrift Store
The Salvation Army thrift stores are funded by generous donations of material goods. The stores accept gently used merchandise to be refurbished and resold. The Gainesville store is located at 55 NW 23rd Ave. More information on hours of operation available at 352-373-7597 or https://www.facebook.com/SalArmyGville
Children's Home Society Adoption Program
There is a significant need to find adoptive homes for children in the foster care system. Currently there are many children wanting and wishing to find a home to call their own. More information available 352-334-0955.
Gone 4 Ever Shredding
The Arc of Alachua County is a local not for profit that provides employment services to adults with developmental disabilities through several small business it has created. One of its businesses, Gone 4 Ever shredding, offers a free paper shredding service to all residents of Alachua County every Wednesday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. at its main location at 3303 NW 83rd Street. Gone 4 Ever shredding hold a AAA certification in document destruction so all paper is safely and securely destroyed. For more information please call 352-334-4060 ext. 132 or visit www.gone4evershredding.com
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve- Supporting our Nation's Service Members
Today, nearly half our nation's fighting forces are members of the Guard and Reserve. When they are called is called to active duty, they leave behind a family, a community, and a job. Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense agency, honors and products the bond between service members and their civilian employers. Whether serving our country or supporting those who do, we all serve. To learning more about ESGR, call 1-800-336-4590, or www.esgr.mil.
The Family Mealtime Project
This spring research at the University of Florida will conduct a research study to learn about families and their interactions during mealtimes. The Family Mealtime Project is available to two-parent families who live within 20 miles of Gainesville and have a child between the ages of 2 and 6. The study consists of three, 45 minute sessions in families' home in which families will complete questionnaires and two video recordings of their mealtimes. Families will be compensated at the completion of the study. Families interested in participating or who have questions should call the Family Mealtime Project office toll free at 1-866-673-9623.
"Kidney Smart" Education Program
The "Kidney Smart" program educates and partners with people to take control of their health and helps them develop a plan to live a healthy life. The program features medication, diet and nutrition information, stresses the importance of choosing a heath care team, provides continuing education and treatment options. More information available at www.kidneysmart.org
Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. Hosts Meal Site
Open every Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. hosts a meal site at the Bronson Community Church located on Hathaway Ave. in Bronson, FL. The meal site serves seniors age 60 or older. Meals are served at noon. There is no cost, but donations are welcomed. For more information, call 352-490-7055 x1.
Ronald McDonald House Charities NCF Seeks Long-Term Volunteers
Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Central Florida, a non-profit organization in Gainesville that assists families with children being treated at local medical facilities, is looking for long-term volunteers to serve as hosts for its two core programs: Ronald McDonald House and Ronald McDonald Family Room at Shands Hospital for Children. For more information, visit www.rmhcncf.org or call Dorie Faulkner, Volunteer Coordinator at 352-374-4404 ext. 224.
Visiting Chef Program, Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Central Florida, a non-profit organization in Gainesville that assists families with children being treated at local medical facilities, seeks volunteer groups or families to provide a full-course dinner or weekend-breakfast for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Gainesville. Chefs may come equipped with ingredients to serve approximately 50 people and cook in a spacious, well-stocked kitchen or they may cater a meal from a local restaurant. Meals are served 7 days a week, including holidays. For more information, contact Judy Bates at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 352-374-4404 ext. 299.
The Kindness Cookie Company
In partnership with The Arc of Alachua County, the Kindness Cookie Company bakes homemade cookies with our messages of kindness, gratitude and inspiration inside. In the spirit of these messages, Kindness for Cookies also seeks to raise awareness of the unique gifts of individuals with developmental disabilities and how they can teach us to live with greater compassion, acceptance and presence. The Kindness Cookie Company can bake for any event, or custom orders and gifts. For more information, contact Susan Thiele, founder, at 352-256-8084 or email at firstname.lastname@example.com, you can also visit the website at www.TheKindnessCookieCompany.com.
In the U.S., 19 people die each day waiting for an organ transplant—most of them for kidneys. MatchingDonors.com has become the most successful nonprofit organization improving those odds by finding living altruistic donors for patients who desperately need transplants. Visit www.matchingdonors.com and meet some extraordinary people.
Help a Kid Start a Lemonade Stand
The National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Foundation, based in Washington, D.C., is urging parents to teach their children lessons about entrepreneurship and responsibility by helping them start a lemonade stand. They provide free classroom curriculum and other resources to enable students to learn first-hand about the risks and rewards of operating a small business. This curriculum can be found at http://eitccurriculum.com/. To learn more about the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation, visit www.NFIB.com/YEF.
Red Carpet Customer Service Training Program
This program, launched by FloridaWorks in partnership with Santa Fe College, Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce and Innovation Gainesville, has a goal of training 3,000 people in customer service. Each participant earns a certificate from Santa Fe College after completing the 3-hour course. To register, contact Santa Fe CIED at 352-395-5053. To become a community sponsor, contact the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce at 352-334-7100.
Adoption from Foster Care
There are currently more than 107,000 children available for adoption in the U.S. Foster Care System. The Adoption from Foster Care campaign encourages potential parents to adopt and aims to increase the number of potential families inquiring about adoption. You don't have to be perfect to be a perfect parent.
Veterans Outreach Program, Epilepsy Foundation
The Epilepsy Foundation wants to help men and women who've suffered traumatic brain injuries or TBIs, which are a common form of injury that can lead to seizures and epilepsy in some cases. Symptoms can include confusion, momentary black-outs and uncontrollable shaking or twitching. For more information about the foundation's Veterans Outreach Program and other services, visit www.epilepsyfoundation.org or call 1-800-332-1000.
Three Rivers Legal Services
Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. is a local, non-profit corporation that provides free, quality civil legal services to low-income, eligible clients in seventeen counties throughout North Florida. Three Rivers is now providing representation to eligible clients who live in Alachua, Levy, Gilchrist, Bradford or Union County for family law cases, regardless of domestic violence. For more information, call the Legal Helpline at 866-256-8091.
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The Chicago Bears have announced the signing of three key players today. Quarterback Jay Cutler has been signed to a seven-year contract, while guard Matt Slauson and cornerback Tim Jennings have been signed to four-year deals.
The debate all year was whether or not Cutler would return this season. According to GM Phil Emery, there was never any question as to whether or not Cutler would be in Chicago going forward.
"[Cutler] had his best season as a pro this past year from a statistical outlook," said Emery. "He also had his best season as a pro in terms of his leadership, his toughness, his ability to handle pressure and his ability to come back and win games - to be a player that is a reason you come back and win games.
"He's a demonstrated leader for the Chicago Bears. He's a key player being the reason you win. There were tough times but the thing that I love seeing in Jay was, although it started out rough, he battled through the tough times and put in a position to win the game. He's had zero picks in a number of key games this year.
"I see improvement in his ball security, I see improvement in his distribution to his targets, but I most importantly see a transition as a leader. He has a special bond with our coaching staff. Jay is a team guy. He's a key part of championship football here in Chicago."
Tim Jennings, who was outstanding after Charles Tillman was placed on injured reserve, had arguably his best season as a professional this year. He didn't match his All-Pro numbers from two years ago but Jennings played at just as high of a level this season.
"I told him when I got here he was one of the favorite players I have ever scouted," said Emery. "I've always been very impressed with his athletic suddenness and his competitive desire. In signing Tim, to me it's about rewarding excellence, and he's had that. His ability to math an opponent and shadow an opponent, it's impressive."
Slauson, who signed a one-year "prove-it" deal last offseason, was the team's most dependable offensive lineman all season.
"Matt certainly deserves that future with the Bears. He's a key part of our offensive line improvement," Emery said. "He's a big anchor point for our quarterback to be able to step up when he has outside pressure. When you're a defender lining up against Matt Slauson, you'll know that you've played a football game. He's been a very productive player and a player that we're going to reward for the long-term."
Jeremy Stoltz is Publisher of BearReport.com and a member of the Pro Football Writers of America. He is in his third season covering the Chicago Bears full time. Follow Bear Report on Twitter and discuss this topic on our message boards. To become a subscriber to the Bear Report Web site or magazine, click here.


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Road Trip of the Penguins: Epilogue
A thousand pardons — while Sunday at the Southern California Linux Expo was less busy, it was easier to spend more time in more lengthy discussions with visitors who came by the booth at SCaLE. However, while I should have updated this running blog on SCaLE, I didn't. Further, I had the Paso Robles-to-Santa Cruz leg of the driving chores, and I didn't get home until late (which explains why I missed the Fedora Weekly News deadline).
So now that the mea culpas are out of the way, I have to say on the whole the SCaLE weekend — from Fedora Activity Day to finish — was an unqualified success.
From Friday's face-to-face get together where we were actually able to sit in a room with people we talk to on a daily basis on IRC or by e-mail to carrying on two- and three-conversation talks at the Fedora table during Saturday's "rush hour" (which, essentially, was a better part of the day), I would hope that more regional events have as many attendees as SCaLE did.
Several points about the weekend:
I'll blog on this another time, but what is it with people who stop by the booth — any booth, and not just ours — just to waste time in meaningless "let-me-tell-you-why-your-distro-sucks" one-sided conversations? I'm serious — where do these people come from, and don't they have anything better to do? As far as I'm concerned, these are mostly one-sided conversations — I just smile and nod while I wait for a valid point to arrive in the conversation (which, in more cases than not, never has the courtesy to show up).
(Fedora ambassador Larry Cafiero runs HeliOS Solutions West/Felton Linuxworks in Felton, California, and is an associate member of the Free Software Foundation.)
Road Trip of the Penguins, Chapter 3
A couple of notes as we head into Sunday:
More to follow.
Road Trip of the Penguins, Part 2b
. . . or not 2b, that is the question . . .
SCaLE day one, officially and expo-wise: Doors opened at 10 and throughout the course of the day it was a constant blur of people stopping by wanting to talk Fedora, wanting to talk GNU/Linux, wanting to talk about just about anything. Prior to the doors opening Tom Callaway and Jon Stanley had the booth in order when I brought down the Event Box and media, though I know that David Nalley and Clint Savage also had a hand in getting the booth ready on Friday.
Malakai, Saskia, Mirano and Shaun had an assignment that they performed flawlessly: That was to promote the Fedora and Red Hat presentations that were going on, their mission was to hand out fliers and go around the exhibition area and guide people to the Fedora booth. This is an assignment the four of them tackled with gusto. In fact, the girls came up with a chant:
The best thing about Fedora is freedom,
If you have a computer, you definitely need 'em.
And clad in Fedora shirts, the four of them circulated the expo floor handing out fliers and chanting the newly coined phrase.
Prior to SCaLE, I had made arrangements to meet folks with whom I had a long professional relationship but have never met in person. One person fitting that bill is Scott Ruecker of LXer.com, whom I finally had the chance to meet and have a lengthy conversation with — GNU/Linux user to user and journalist to journalist. Not only this, it was good to see those I see often, like Frank Turner, a regular at Cabrillo GNU/Linux User Group and Felton LUG meetings who made the trip from Santa Cruz County.
Also on hand in SCaLE is ZaReason, the hardware specialist from Berkeley. Cathy Malmrose of ZaReason presented a talk on Friday on women in FOSS which I wish I could have attended, and Earl Malmrose, ZaReason's CTO, got a Fedora 10 live CD and installed it on one of the ZaReason laptops. Would this be a sign of things to come? I don't know.
The press stopped by the booth as well. Karsten Wade had a lengthy interview with Steven Rosenberg of the Los Angeles Daily News about the Fedora community, and also Nathan Willis from Linux Weekly News stopped by for a lengthy interview as well.
Media and stickers flew off the table during the course of the day, and as soon as I can process more of the blur that occupied most of the day, I will have more to say, which will probably come tomorrow.
(Fedora ambassador Larry Cafiero runs HeliOS Solutions West/Felton Linuxworks in Felton, California, and is an associate member of the Free Software Foundation.)
Road Trip of the Penguins, Chapter 2
A quick wrap for Friday: Again, Fedora Activity Day started slowly and gained momentum throughout the day. I will leave the degree of success to be debated by those who attended and those who look at what was accomplished, but from my vantage point it was a success.
Clint Savage's son, Shaun, joined the entourage in the afternoon, giving Fedora a foursome of youth to tackle the show floor with their exuberance which hopefully will translate into visitors at the booth. Saturday morning, the girls — Mirano, Malakai and Saskia — are at the pool at the moment for their pre-SCaLE swim.
Meanwhile, I sit with XOs to the left of me, boxes to the right . . . and I suppose that means I should lug them down there, now that it's 8:30 and the floor is open to exhibitors.
More to follow.
(Fedora ambassador Larry Cafiero runs HeliOS Solutions West/Felton Linuxworks in Felton, California, and is an associate member of the Free Software Foundation.)
Road Trip of the Penguins, Part 1a
Whew. After jumping through a plethora of techincal hoops, the Fedora Activity Day got underway a little behind schedule, but with a group of people that far exceeded the number of folks who signed up.
Throughout the course of the day the room varied from 12-20 people, working both on documentation and on font packaging during the course of the day. The morning and early afternoon was dedicated to docs, and the mid- to late afternoon want to font packaging. Yours truly stayed on the safe side of the street, continuing the documentation while other braver souls took on the font packaging.
Mirano spent the day with the me as Malakai and Saskia went to Disneyland. Other than a quick dip in the pool and a few laps, she spent the entire time in the Fedora Activity Day working on her own version of documentation (i.e., Neopets correspondence, I think).
On the whole, despite the fact that we got a late start, the Fedora Activity Day looks like a success so far. There certainly isn't a shortage of people, and one of the interesting aspects of the entire event is the foot traffic that wandered in, some of whom we "put to work," in a nice way of course.
Dinner, sleep and the first day of the expo to come tomorrow.
(Fedora ambassador Larry Cafiero runs HeliOS Solutions West/Felton Linuxworks in Felton, California, and is an associate member of the Free Software Foundation.)
Road Trip of the Penguins, Part 1
Give credit for the title to my daughter, Mirano, who dubbed our mission to the Soutnern California Linux Expo (SCaLE) as such.
Yesterday, Karsten Wade and his two daughters — Malakai and Saskia — Mirano and I left Santa Cruz around 10 a.m. and pointed the rented minivan south, making almost record time down to Los Angeles until we reached I-405 (or, if your from Southern California, "the" 405), where a freewheeling freeway became a parking lot; not uncommon for the 405.
Once checked in to the Westin, the girls went down to the pool, which was talked about for a majority of the trip down, between conversations revolving around pie (don't ask) and some math homework the girls had to take care of.
One of the great things about gatherings like this is that you put faces to the names that grace your e-mail box and faces to the people you talk to regularly on various IRC channels. David Nalley and Jon Stanley arrived at the hotel late Thursday afternoon, and just as we were about to go to dinner, we were accosted by Gareth Greenaway — one of SCaLE's organizers — where we sorted out some last-minute details about Fedora Activity Day. On the way out, Tom Callaway walked in — another member of the dinner party added.
I'll be updating this blog during the course of SCaLE. Watch this space.
(Fedora ambassador Larry Cafiero runs HeliOS Solutions West/Felton Linuxworks in Felton, California, and is an associate member of the Free Software Foundation.)
Weighing in on SCaLE
OSCON is months away. LinuxWorld — excuse me, Open Source World — might as well be an eon or two away. What's a person to do in the meantime?
If you have the misfortune of living outside the Golden State, hop a plane and make your way to Los Angeles this weekend for the Southern California Linux Expo.
If you're within walking or driving distance, by all means you should be able to get your fix before the summer at the Westin Los Angeles Airport from Friday through Sunday.
The seventh annual edition of this first-of-the-year GNU/Linux show is growing by leaps and bounds. With its unique placement on the calendar, its importance in the grand scheme of the Linux year grows also.
While both Bradley Kuhn and Joe 'Zonker' Brockmeier are delivering keynotes, the lineup of speakers at various sessions this year are top notch.
For starters, on Friday Edward Cherlin talks about Open Source Textbooks, Cathy Malmrose of ZaReason talks about women's significant and understated contribution to open source, Stormy Peters tells us how things actually get done in open source and Joe Smith talks about College and Open Source.
(Of course, the piece-de-resistance for the day is that all day Friday, Fedora is having its Fedora Activity Day in the Midway room — stop by. And that's before the Fedora Birds of a Feather from 7-8 p.m.)
If that's not enough, Clint Savage tells us about Fedora Remix on Saturday — a very cool way to roll your own — along with Brian Che on a Real Time Introduction to Linux and for the legal eagles, you might want to catch Rob Tiller talking about Patents and Open Source After Bilski.
Of special note on Sunday — other than Zonker's keynote — are Nathan Haines presentation entitled Growing Up Free and Akkana Peck's Bug Fixing for Everyone.
Speaking of bug fixing, not only is Fedora spending Friday dealing with some housekeeping items on fonts and documentation, Ubuntu is holding a Bug Jam all weekend.
Add this to the 82 exhibitors and you have yourself a great start to 2009.
I'll be spending most of my time in the Fedora booth, so feel free to stop by and say "hello."
[Also, to those in the Silicon Valley, I hear that the SVLUG booth may need a little help in the staffing department . . . . Now is the time to come to the aid of your LUG 🙂 ]
(Fedora ambassador Larry Cafiero runs HeliOS Solutions West/Felton Linuxworks in Felton, California, and is an associate member of the Free Software Foundation.)


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Lynn University launching one of higher education's most extensive tablet-based learning programs
Published Jan. 15, 2013
Lynn University is launching a far-reaching, iPad-based initiative that will use Apple technology to deliver the school's nationally praised core curriculum to all incoming freshmen while also saving them up to 50 percent on the typical cost of their core curriculum text books.
"After two years of research and successful pilot programs, we are putting a transformational learning companion in our students' hands that will deliver our core curriculum in a rich environment, allowing our students to engage with the content in interactive ways," Lynn President Kevin M. Ross said. "And, this will save them up to 50 percent off what it would cost for just the core curriculum text books alone."
An Apple iPad mini loaded with the Dialogues of Learning core curriculum books, summer reader, iTunes U courses and other class materials and useful apps will be provided to all incoming freshmen for the Fall 2013 semester. The preloaded device will cost each new student $475—50 percent less expensive than the typical purchasing price of their core curriculum books, and they get to keep the iPad mini. The student can download any additional apps or content they like since they now own the device.
The extensive options provided by the available apps and multimedia capabilities will expand the ways in which a student can interact with the content and class materials. As Apple's education website states, "Powerful apps from the App Store like iTunes U and iBooks let students engage with content in interactive ways, find information in an instant, and access an entire library wherever they go."
Integration of Tablets
With an iPad mini in hand, a new student can begin the learning process right away and that process can occur anywhere they go with the device at any time. To further support the integration of tablets into the learning experience, all full-time faculty have also been issued iPads and are being trained to incorporate the devices abilities into their teaching.
"We issued iPads to our full-time faculty just before the holidays and asked them to familiarize themselves with the new devices," Gregg Cox, vice president for academic affairs, said. "During the spring and through summer, they will be trained on how to use the device in the learning process, both in the traditional classroom environment and beyond."
"We were all surprised and excited to be receiving an iPad just before the holidays, a bit of an early present," Mike Petroski, associate professor, computer management systems, said. "I'm really excited about learning how to enhance my students' experience in the classroom through integrating the tablet platform with our class content."
This is the latest step in a process that began years ago. Lynn laid the foundations in the school's Lynn 2020 strategic plan in 2006 and moved the idea forward with subsequent visits to Apple to explore options for putting a digital content delivery device at the center of the learning process. The focus is to provide every student an opportunity to learn in the style that best suits them, whether in the traditional classroom or through a tablet device.
Lynn's Learning Ecosystem
As part of their preparation for the initiative, Lynn rolled out courses over the last two years that used iPads—during the school's January Term (the school's mini semester) and as part of the activities related to the school's hosting of the final 2012 presidential debate. The feedback from both students and faculty involved with these courses was extremely positive.
"This effort is about developing the best learning ecosystem with a right device at its center," Christian Boniforti, Lynn's chief information officer, said. "We're committed to Apple technology and the learning ecosystem provided by Apple's iTunes U to deliver our liberal arts core and enhance the learning experience, but the device will change as technology continues to advance."
Launched in 2009, Lynn's nationally praised core curriculum, called the Dialogues of Learning, blends liberal arts with professional study and is comprised of courses that are interdisciplinary and both internationally and domestically focused. They are designed to enhance critical thinking and reasoning, written oral communication skills, as well as information technological literacy.
"Our core curriculum uniquely lends itself to learning both in and out of the class using multimedia materials and technology to enrich the way the students interface with the content," Cox said. "The new content came first and now the technology is available to enhance it in ways we only hoped to do just a few years ago. I see this iPad initiative as the evolution of the dialogues."
Digital Infrastructure
The debate on Oct. 22, 2012, also helped make the new iPad initiative possible. The construction of a digital infrastructure for the campus was one of the largest investments the school had to make to meet the major technological demands of the debate. However, the school's senior leadership always understood that they would keep this newly expanded network and immediately began thinking of how they could use it after the debate.
"We knew that the new network infrastructure would provide benefits far beyond just enabling us to host the thousands of media and others coming to participate in the debate," Boniforti said. "Our new iPad initiative is one of the first new efforts that will use the new network as its backbone."
More information about Lynn University's iPad initiative will be available in the coming weeks as the program begins to roll out during the spring months of 2013.