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2016 Board Election Now Closed
Board of Directors elections have now closed. Thanks to all member-owners who exercised their democratic member control and voted in this year's Board elections (Nov. 1 – Nov. 14).
This year we had four seats open on the Board and twelve candidates running for those seats. The three candidates who received the most votes will each serve three-year terms on the Board, and the candidate with the fourth most votes will serve a one-year term in a seat left open by a previous Board member stepping down.
Paper ballots postmarked Nov. 1 – Nov. 14 have all been counted, so election results are now finalized. During the December Board meeting, our current Board will approve the election results and seat the four Board candidates who received the most votes.
2016 Board Election Results:
Ian Colburn – 164
Gina Dennis – 1,202
James Glover – 194
Marissa Joe – 1,044
Chad Jones – 903
John Kwait – 533
Ariana Marchello – 550
Silda Mason – 128
Carlos Pantera – 237
Elise Wheeler – 887
Courtney White – 592
Django Zeaman – 250
Based on these results, Gina Dennis, Marissa Joe and Chad Jones will be seated on the La Montañita Co-op Board of Directors for three-year terms beginning in 2017, and Elise Wheeler will be seated on the Board for a one-year term.
Annual Owner Gathering Videos
La Montañita Co-op's Annual Owner Gathering was held on October 22 in Albuquerque, and we knew that not everyone who wanted to attend was able to.
For those of you who missed it, we've uploaded an unedited video of the first portion of the meeting, including remarks from the Board, our General Manager, member-owners, and 2016 Board candidates.
We've also uploaded a video of special guest speaker Ted Howard's talk on building community wealth through the cooperative model. As you'll see, multiple cameras were used to record this talk, so shots from different angles were edited together to create the complete video of our special guest's talk.
Here are links to both videos:
Annual Owner Gathering, Part 1 – Remarks from the Board, our General Manager, member-owners, and Board candidates: Click here to watch
Annual Owner Gathering, Part 2 – Special Guest Speaker Ted Howard on building community wealth through the cooperative model: Click here to watch
If you have a question you would have liked to ask at the Annual Owner Gathering, please let us know! You can always reach us through our contact form here: Contact Us
Member-Owner Town Hall Videos
Member-Owner Town Hall Meetings were held recently in ABQ and Santa Fe, but we knew that not everyone who wanted to attend was able to. If you were unable to attend and would like to watch unedited videos of the meetings, we've uploaded recordings of both for you here in their entirety:
Albuquerque, October 5: Click here to watch
Santa Fe, October 6: Click here to watch
If you have a question you would have liked to ask at the Town Hall, please let us know! You can always reach us through our contact form here: Contact Us
The Party Continues
The Party Continues on Albuquerque's Westside, 3601 Old Airport Ave. We're bringing you a cornucopia of savings at La Montañita Co-op's Westside location. You'll find incredible savings store-wide, exclusive Sampling with Sylvanna featuring items on sale and Rockin' events each week. We can't wait to see you at the Westside!
Fresh Sales
Great savings on organic produce, available to all our customers. New Fresh Sales are available every Wednesday — see what terrific organic produce is on sale now!
Have a Field Day Every Day!
Haven't tried a Field Day product, yet? It's La Montañita's organic, natural and GMO-free value-product line.
As part of our Co+op Basics special-pricing program (look for the purple and white signs), we carry over 80 Field Day lines at everyday low prices store-wide at all your neighborhood La Montañita locations.
Stop by today, and pick up some Field Day that's designed to fit YOUR budget.
To learn more about Field Day and their extensive selection of products, visit their website: http://www.fielddayproducts.com/
26th Annual EarthFest Celebration
Sunday, April 24, 10am to 6pm behind the Nob Hill Co-op at 3500 Central SE.
Santa Fe BBQ: Friday, April 22, 11:30am to 2pm at the Santa Fe Co-op.
Our Westside and Gallup stores want you to be able to shop the Co-op in style. At the Westside Co-op on Friday, April 22, and at the Gallup Co-op on Saturday, April 23, when you spend $10 or more at either location, you'll receive a free reusable Co-op shopping bag.
2016 EarthFest
By Robin Seydel
This 26th Annual EarthFest comes at a time when it is clear we have much to do for planetary and personal health and well-being. In February of this year we repeatedly broke, matched or came close to some of the hottest daily temperatures ever recorded. Additionally this year has seen an uptick in awareness of the social and economic justice issues that need to be addressed for true democracy and justice for all.
Over the years we have watched EarthFest grow with much good environmental and justice work done and connections and relationships grown. We are deeply moved by and thankful for how the New Mexican community has come together, to grow this festival into one of the most beloved of spring events. The joyous nature of the festival with its the coming together of friends new and old coupled with the good work we can accomplish when we cooperate makes EarthFest an important part of how we positively impact lives in our community and restore and sustain our little planet.
This year, recognizing that we are stronger when we come together, we are encouraging people to do just that and focus on collaborating on climate chaos, renewable energy, water quality, conservation, food self-sufficiency, economic and social justice and so many related issues. Come meet and lend your energy in support of the efforts of the many dedicated people in our communities who are working on these and other issues.
We firmly believe that with the same cooperative spirit that for 40 years enabled the Co-op to thrive and become the community hub for a sustainable future it has become, we can and will overcome the challenges we face.
You can expect an inspiring day filled with information, education and action booths from dozens of environmental, social and economic justice organizations from around the state. Meet local farmers, pet baby goats and get seedlings for a sustainable food supply, drought-resistant plants, and beautiful art from fine local artists and craftspeople. And of course you'll get to eat great Co-op food and dance in the streets with friends and neighbors new and old.
As the many of you who have attended the Co-op Earth Fest know due to the popularity of the event, and Nob Hill parking realities; it's best to hike, bike or carpool to the festival site. Given that, we are once again honored to be working with Chuck Malagodi of the City of Albuquerque's Bicycle program on the annual Kids' Bicycle Safety Rodeo and other bicycle education. Look for this part EarthFest at the west end of the festival grounds near Tulane.
As always you can count on seeing some of our community's fine local artists and craftspeople, hearing some of your favorite musicians and thrilling to performances from our gifted local performers. Some festival favorites, like the Ehecatl Aztec Dancers, National Institute of Flamenco's Alama Flamenca, Baile Baile Folklorico and Adama Africian Dancers and Drummers are coming back, and we are once again honored to have them grace the little stage under the big tent in the middle of Silver Street. See the full entertainment schedule on this page so you don't miss any of this great, local and FREE music.
Space goes quickly so reserve yours today. We give first priority to non-profit environmental, social and economic justice organizations, farmers, gardeners and farming organizations. Due to space considerations and Fire Department regulations NO POP-UP CANOPIES will be allowed.
We're hoping for a beautiful day, and with Mother Earth's blessing we will once again take time to celebrate "Her" and reaffirm our commitment to restoring and sustaining our beautiful blue/green planetary gem.
Join your friends and neighbors as we educate ourselves for paradigm shifting action and joyously dance in the streets at Albuquerque's favorite spring gathering. Mark your calendar for Sunday, April 24; this is one event you don't want to miss! For more information or to reserve your free booth space contact Robin at 217-2027 or toll free at 877-775-2667, firstname.lastname@example.com.
EarthFest Entertainment Schedule
10:00am: Ehecatl Aztec Dancers
11:00am: Eileen and the In-Betweens
12:00pm: Alma Flamenca
1:00pm: Zoltan and the Fortune Tellers
2:00pm: Baile Baile Dance Company
2:30pm: Adama African Dancers and Drummers
3:00pm: Silver Strings Band
4:00pm: Cowboys and Indian
5:00pm: Blue Hornets
Marshall Kovitz
Our beloved founding owner and Board Member passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 26. We are deeply indebted to Marshall for his unwavering guidance, loyalty and dedication to La Montañita for the past 40 years in all aspects of the Co-op, especially with governance issues. Marshall truly embodied the cooperative spirit and was an inspiration to us all. He will be greatly missed.
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This gluten-free crêpe recipe works just as well as the original wheat version. If you'd like to make dessert crêpes, you can leave out the lemon juice, lemon rind and thyme. The cabbage and apple combination makes for a great, quick crêpe filling full of healthy fiber. It can make a simple, elegant dinner, yet can also be a tasty, kid-friendly meal.
- 2 ½ cups rice flour
- ½ cup potato starch
- 1 heaping tablespoon psyllium husk powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 eggs
- 1 ½ cups almond milk
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 1–2 tablespoons dried thyme (lime or lemon thyme is especially nice!)
- 1 head red cabbage thinly sliced
- 2 onions thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 6 apples thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Add the eggs and almond milk and beat with a hand beater until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and beat well. You can also use a blender for this, working in batches.
- Lightly grease a 6-8 inch non-stick skillet and heat over medium heat until the skillet is warmed through. For each crêpe, pour ¼ cup of batter into center of skillet and immediately swirl the skillet until the batter spreads and forms a thin film. When the edges of the crêpe solidify and begin to turn light brown underneath (after about 1-2 minutes), flip the crêpe over with a wide spatula and cook the other side until light brown (about 1 minute).
- Remove to a large plate and stack crêpes with waxed paper between layers. Best used fresh and warm, but can be stored in the refrigerator with waxed paper between layers in a tightly sealed container for 2 days.
- In a large nonstick skillet, sauté the onions on medium low for ten minutes. (Add a few teaspoons of water if they start to stick.) Add the cabbage, maple syrup and balsamic vinegar. Cover and sauté on low for 25 minutes. In a separate skillet (unless you don't mind your apples turning purple!), melt one tablespoon of butter and sauté the apples and lemon juice for about 15 minutes. Combine cabbage, onions and apples to fill crêpes and serve.


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Deer coming to a spot??????
How long will deer avoid an area where another deer has been killed and field dressed? Thanks
I'm no expert, but I've noticed the deer I've seen act like nothing happened. Gut pile there, quite soon after the shot deer are back there. After my dad shot one this season, he had just pulled the guts out, and looks up to see a big doe watching him. My thoughts have been that the big bucks are smarter though. Maybe that's why they've lived to be old enough to be big.
Again, I don't know anything for sure, just speaking from my thoughts and little bit of experience.
Unless the deer are just all out totally spooked, they MIGHT stay away for a few days, but I think they will soon get back to their normal schedule. As for the bucks, you may get another big one to come in, b/c he wasn't there when it happend so....to answer you question, a week at the most, but I don't think it will be very long if they wern't spooked too bad.
3 things affect them;
1) How much did you disturb the area? It is always best to remove the animal as quickly and quietly as possible.
2) Did you leave a gut pile? This is not good practise if you care to return. This answer is really 2 and 3.
a) If the pile is not cleaned up by scavengers quickly it of coarse it begins to rot and stink. Do you like the smell of rotting flesh? Guess what deer don't either.
b)Scavengers such as coyotes and foxes will urinate all around that area marking their kill and territory. Coyotes go without saying that deer do not like them. Fox's urine, any deer hunter that has been hunting for awhile will tell you that it too will make some deer nervous especially young ones. I know it is used as a cover scent by some but try it sometime and you will see for yourself. Deer at the very least will become alerted and a alerted deer is more difficult to harvest than one completely relaxed.
All of this above will diminish deer movement in the area even though it may not completely stop them it will slow it down in some cases. I have seen it stop it all together in some more heavily hunted areas. It is always best to remove the animal from the area and place your gut pile in open view so all scavengers can find it quickly including crows, buzzards, hawks, etc...
That's some sound advice. When I can I try to get the deer out of the woods without leaving a gut pile or disturbing things too much. However there are times when I cannot do it and have to field dress the deer first. I haven't found it to be too much of a problem as there are many coyotes in the area that make short work of it, and haven't seen any negative action from deer concerning the area, but keep in mind the "negative deer activity" is often there but not seen. Generally speaking every mark you make on the deer woods is something to be picked up on by a deer. Try to leave as little impact on your hunting area as you can...you will then have the best chance of finding a monster prowling around.:biggrin:
sound advise wmi, flexj.
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Since BackTrack4 brings many programs using GTK + graphics libraries I think it would be cool to try to improve the look of these applications under the KDE environment.
I am no expert in KDE but searching in google I found that gtk-qt-engine-kde3 package allows you display a GTK+ app like a Qt app.
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I personally wouldn't be concerned about a splice in mast, especially if it is close to either end. I think everyone is blowing the weight issue all out of proportion. lets say you used a sleeve 4" in diameter x 1/4" thick and 2 feet long. You are talking about 6 lbs addition weight! That really isn't anything to sweat. If you mast isn't round you are probably going to need to have a couple of flat plates press brake bent into curved sections that match the inside of the mast. You might need 3 or 4 pieces and I wouldn't bother welding them together. Just rivet or bolt them inside the mast.
But what if breaks? Well it was broken before, so now I'm going to have to replace it!
Gary H. Lucas
Similar mast issue
Hi, a friend of mine has linked me to this forum as I have recently suffered the same fate as rlongfield - i.e. my mast is busted right up.
The good news is, she wasn't in the water at the time. She is currently undergoing some repair work and fell from her elevated cradle as a result of unfortunate incident involving a mini american football. The fall caused superficial damage to various sections of the hull but the mast took the brunt of the fall and snapped in two like a twiglet.
Obviously its a bit of a sad sight and I am keen to get her back in one piece, but I have minimal resources at hand do it with. I have whole load of string and absolutely loads of a really really strong glue which should do the trick but I am worried about damaging the integrity of what is a premium sailing vessel.
Any help much appreciated.
Cheers chaps.
|One other point about welding... the aluminum alloys that is used in spars is heat treated... and heating it, as is done in the welding process, removes much of the strength of the alloy.... Riveting and sleeving is really the best way to repair a mast. However, as HS has pointed out.... do you really want to add weight aloft on such a small boat—especially that high up??
Standard repair is to sleeve the mast and rivet both sections afterwards.
The sleeve is installed inside the mast, snugly fit, and if there's a mast track or any other irregularity inside that may need lots of work. Then both sections are heavily riveted (it can look like a checkerboard all around!) and off you go. Welding usually is not done because welding aluminum is harder and less reliable than riveting, unless you've got a good welder or a mast small enough to get into a welding shop, as your friend's might be.
Replacing the mast might sound easier--but the cost of shipping a replacement probably doubles it. There are a number of "more than chandleries" that can track down used boat parts, and if you can settle for "a spar about 30' long and four inches thick" or whatever the spec is, you may find you can do better by just buying a similar mast and boom, and then making accomodations on your rigging. (Which is due for a change every 10-20 years anyway.)
Personally? I wouldn't want the splice and extra weight all that way up the mast, I'd try to find replacement options.
Some boats actually are built new with spliced masts, or have spliced masts installed to replace broken ones, since conventional shipping and trucking stops at 40' OAL and if you need a 55' tall mast and don't have then delivered by the rail or truck load...you order it in two pieces with a factory splice.
I don't believe that it is standard practise to repair masts on larger boats, with the exception of jury-rigging boats that have been damaged at sea in order to allow them to make landfall.
Perhaps I should rephrase that - I don't think it is safe to sail a boat with a repaired mast for any length of time, and I have never encountered anyone who felt differently and sailed their boat with a jury rig.
I think it is less of an issue in the case of a dinghy, as the boat is used for inshore daysailing and rescue is almost a certainty in the case of mishap.
I think that your friend may find the cost of a new mast to be not much more than the cost of repairing the broken one, and the new one would be a whole lot safer...
|oh I forgot to mention that the Cal 25 uses and aluminum mast.
About 25 years ago I had a small aluminum broken mast (for a 14' day sailor) repaired by a local machine and welding shop. I am pretty sure they welded some additional support inside to help the outside weld. The repair was not exactly true but the mast and boat still live. It is something I keep an eye on but not a boat I use that often these days.
It would help to know what make of sailboat it was etc.
Good luck.
Sorry Tager it's a Cal25. Good guess though
The mast is about 30 feet long
|I bet it's a thunderbird! There is one for sale here down by the University of Washington for stupid cheap... with a broken mast.
|Perhaps you could tell us what model the boat is, what the mast is made of, how tall and so on!!!
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An excruciatingly honest, unapologetic account of reckless alcoholism, Drinking and Driving is one young man's account of reaching rock bottom behind the wheel. Oliver Miller believes all he needs to be happy is a full tank of gas and a bottle of brand-name booze. It will take him years of false starts, shattered glass, doctors offices, dingy halfway houses, fights and slurred phone calls to anyone who'll pick up to realize that drinking and driving brings him everything but happiness. His story will resonate with anyone who's ever question their own drinking or known someone who has - which, today, is just about everyone.
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Housing Projects And Rent Control Should CrumbleGary S. Becker
Most governments interfere directly in housing markets, usually by regulating rents and building publicly owned rental units. Unfortunately, rent controls and public housing often worsen living conditions for many poor and middle-class families, the very groups they are supposed to help.
Almost 1.5 million U.S. households live in projects. The buildings are typically disasters that are breeding grounds for gangs, drug use, rapes, robberies, and other crimes, and demoralize the families that live there. Notwithstanding considerable spending on upkeep and maintenance, many apartments have deteriorated to the point that they are no longer habitable. On the trip from my house to downtown Chicago, I pass large public-housing buildings that are eerily empty, despite having wonderful views, since they front Lake Michigan.
Government shouldn't be in the business of building housing for poor families, whether in large projects or smaller units scattered throughout a metropolitan area. Of course, the poor do get less space and less attractive housing in the private sector than do the middle class and the rich. But the poor also have fewer, smaller, and older cars than other families, and no one suggests that the government build cars for the poor. It is much wiser for Washington to provide sufficient income transfers to needy poor families so they can choose themselves how much to spend on housing and how much on other needs.
NEW YORK BLUES. Even if the housing that the poor get on their own is not considered acceptable, public housing is not the best solution. A much more effective system would be to provide housing vouchers that can help renters find better units in the private market. The U.S. already has a small voucher program. Vouchers give greater freedom of choice of where to live than do massive public-housing developments. Moreover, recipients tend to get their money's worth from vouchers because housing is a very competitive industry with many landlords competing for tenants, even in poor neighborhoods.
Unlike housing projects, rent controls are supposed to help the middle class as well as the poor. New York is the only major American community that has maintained ceilings on rents continuously since World War II, although Boston, San Francisco, and some other cities and towns reintroduced rent ceilings during the housing boom of the 1970s. About 10% of rental units in the U.S. are now subject to price controls.
One does not have to be an economist to appreciate that landlords reduce maintenance when rents are kept artificially below market levels. As a result, the quality of the housing stock deteriorates, and landlords and tenants become embroiled in endless legal wrangling over whether buildings are adequately maintained. The sorry state of much of the rental market in New York City illustrates the consequences of rent ceilings.
WRONG BENEFICIARIES. What may be worse is that ceilings cause even the deteriorated housing stock to be allocated away from the groups who most need access to reasonably priced housing. These include young people who want to start households, families who must relocate because of marital breakups or job loss, and immigrants and others who move into a controlled housing market. On the other hand, rent controls help many well-off households who have large apartments at prices well below market levels. They tend to stay put even after they age and their housing needs contract because smaller apartments on the open market cost more.
Many past supporters of rent controls and public housing in academia and the media changed their positions as the nature of housing projects became apparent and after observing that the decontrol of rents in cities such as Boston did not impose hardships on many poor and middle-class families. Yet once the programs are in place for many years, it is difficult to eliminate them. Powerful support develops from politicians who represent renters with cheap housing, contractors who benefit from remodeling and maintenance work at projects, and still other groups.
A telling example is the endless political agonizing over eliminating rent ceilings in New York City. Despite intense discussions, the state legislature has not been able to abolish ceilings in its leading city. A couple of months ago, after a long struggle, it was only able to decontrol a few more luxury apartments and relax minor provisions of the law.
Still, the slow but steady shift of opinion away from rent control and public housing offers a ray of hope that these highly undesirable forms of government intervention in housing markets may eventually be phased out. It surely would be about time.


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Clay Greene
Returning for his third year as a volunteer coach is former Volunteers outfielder Clay Greene. He works with the outfielders and coaches first base during games.
Greene, who was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 31st round in 1997, played four seasons in the minor leagues. He began his career with Salem-Keizer in the short-season Northwest League before spending three seasons with the San Jose Giants in the Class A Advanced California League from 1998-2000.
Greene also spent two years coaching at the Thunder Baseball School in Knoxville, Tenn., helping to tutor youngsters in the fundamentals of the game.
As a Vol, Greene helped lead Tennessee to back-to-back NCAA Regionals in 1996 and 1997. The center fielder led the nation and set a then-school-record with 54 stolen bases during his senior campaign. He finished his two-year career with a .318 average, eight home runs and 87 stolen bases. Greene also reeled off a 14-game hitting streak during his final season, while swiping a Southeastern Conference-record six bases in seven attempts against MTSU.
He originally came to Tennessee in the fall of 1994, but opted to transfer after one semester to Cleveland (Tenn.) State Community College for more playing time and to improve his skills. Once at CSCC, Greene went on to set school records for stolen bases in a season (52) and career (97) while earning All-Conference and All-Region honors.
A native of Cleveland, Tenn., he helped lead Cleveland High School to a district title and a runner-up finish in the regional during his senior campaign. He also established a school mark for stolen bases in a season with 37.
He was born Nov. 10, 1974, and earned his degree in sport management from the University of Tennessee in 2001. Greene is married to the former Heather Redecker, who played on the Lady Vols soccer team from 1996-99. His brother, Brad, was a pitcher for the Vols from 1994-95.


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Chevy Impala ends foreign dominance in sedans: consumer reports
By Ben Klayman
DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Co.'s Chevrolet Impala has been tapped by Consumer Reports as the top sedan in the United States, seizing a spot dominated by Japanese and European models for more than two decades.
The influential consumer magazine said the redesigned 2014 Impala was not only the top large sedan, with a score of 95 of a possible 100 points, but also among the top-rated vehicles it has tested. Only Tesla's Model S hatchback (99 points) and BMW's 135i coupe (97) scored higher.
The ranking by Consumer Reports is the latest symbol of GM's effort to improve consumers' perception of its brands. The Impala historically was better known for its image as king of the rental cars.
"It just shows that GM is back and they're making really desirable vehicles," Jake Fisher, director of auto testing at Consumer Reports, said in a telephone interview. "What's really amazing about it is the vehicle in one year went from one of the worst vehicles in its category to the best."
The 2013 Impala scored 63 points in Consumer Reports testing.
Fisher said the new Impala's performance is part of a renaissance by U.S. automakers that includes such redesigned vehicles as the Chrysler 300 sedan, Ford Escape SUV and Fusion sedan, and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV.
The Impala's recognition follows GM's performance last month in a widely followed J.D. Power and Associates study. In that firm's initial quality survey, the Detroit automaker had eight cars and trucks named best in their segment in the U.S. auto market and its mainstream Chevy brand jumped 10 spots to No. 5 among 33 brands.
The high rankings for its vehicles is welcome news for a company trying to put its 2009 bankruptcy and $49.5 billion U.S. taxpayer-funded bailout behind it. Continued...


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The Local Development Corporation selected a nano brewery as the first business for Geneva's Downtown Race for the Space, submitted by Victor Pultinas and Jenna LaVita. Dave Linger, Chair of the Local Development Corporation, said: "The LDC wishes to thank all of our partners in offering incentives to this exciting new business. Jenna and Victor have a unique business concept. We found their enthusiasm for their business concept to be infectious! The LDC looks forward to welcoming another new business to Geneva's downtown."
The nano brewery will brew small batch beers influenced by community input. Similar to a German beer garden, they will offer sausages, beer tastings comparing local beers to the best beers in the world, as well as glass growlers to go.
Pultinas and LaVita state in the business plan: "We will make sure this business is educational, sustainable and affordable with the motivation of having great beer and access to it in a simple, earth friendly manner. Our goal is to open a business that is welcoming to everyone in Geneva regardless of race, class or ethnicity. As we have seen with wine, this kind of beverage often brings people together and opens up dialogue, so by having a spectrum of proves to choose from, we hope to intermingle the beer drinking classes which normally would never meet."
The winning package includes: 1. Storefront Space at 16 E. Castle St. with Maryak Properties, LLC
• One year free rent 2. Advertising and Articles with the Finger Lakes Times 3. Architectural Services for Storefront Fit Out by Sky High Architecture 4. Store Fit Out & Signage Materials by Local Development Corporation 5. Signage Concept Assistance by InSite: Architecture 6. Business Guidance by Community Business Advantage 7. Marketing Guidance by Hobart and William Smith Communications Department 8. One Year Membership with the Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce
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Cleaning up the soil and your home is the best way to protect children by Carrie Watson
Parents like to think home is a nurturing and safe place for their children, a place where your children are protected. That's what Zakia Shabazz thought. But in 1996, she discovered she was wrong when her son, Zaki, not yet 2, was tested and found to have a high level of lead poisoning.
"Zaki's now in the fourth grade and school is a real challenge for him sometimes," says Shabazz, director of United Parents Against Lead, headquartered in Richmond, Va. "He struggles with some things as far as long-term memory, so he may learn something today and then tomorrow he can't recall it."
Lead is a hidden danger that can be life threatening to children. And it can creep into your home from many places, even children's jewelry bought in gumball machines-a problem since 1981.
The Chicago Sun-Times recently tested metal trinkets from Chicago stores and found 75 percent of them had lead levels dangerous to children if swallowed or chewed. In response, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) sent a letter to Consumer Products Safety Commission Chairman Hal Stratton urging him to "take immediate action to eliminate the threat of lead in children's toys."
Schakowsky says: "This is an entirely preventable risk. It is our responsibility to eliminate the threat of lead whether it exists in paint, in small trinkets and toys sold in vending machines or in any other place."
The trinkets are not a primary cause of lead poisoning. However, "it's an unnecessary additional contribution," says Dr. Helen Binns, director of the Lead Evaluation Clinic at Children's Memorial Hospital.
But there is a large threat of lead poisoning from new products imported from around the world-children's furniture, babies' rattles, toys, ceramic pots, imported candy, even some older sidewalk chalk. Anne Evens, director of the Chicago Department of Public Health's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, says "Lead is still pervasively used around the world." Parents should be careful of any imported product.
But the major sources of exposure among children are still lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust.
A majority of children with lead poisoning have no obvious symptoms, until the lead level becomes extremely high, says Binns. The symptoms for severe levels may include irritability, anemia, headaches and weight loss.
Binns says a child exposed to lead in the first two or three years of life may accomplish preschool tasks. But as the child ages and tasks become more difficult, the effects of lead exposure can include learning disabilities or behavioral problems including aggression and hyperactivity.
But even at low levels lead damages a developing brain.
"Once you test a child and find that they are lead poisoned, then it's too late," says Daniel Swartz, who recently stepped down after four years as executive director of the Children's Environmental Health Network in Washington, D.C. "On some level you've already let that kid down."
Banned but not gone Lead-based paint was banned in housing in 1978, but remains in many homes. U.S. Census Bureau figures show nearly 69 percent of Chicago's housing stock was built before 1959, when lead was common in paint. In some suburbs, such as Evanston, Oak Park and Cicero, more than 70 percent of houses were built before 1959.
Lead paint was often used around windows and doors because it was more durable. So, each time a window or door is opened or closed, a little bit of paint abrades and a fine, imperceptible lead-filled dust can float into the air. A child need only touch the dust and put a finger in his mouth to be exposed. When the dust is inhaled or paint flakes are ingested, the health effects can be severe.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says blood level counts should not exceed 10 micrograms per deciliter of blood. In 2000, more than 20,000 Illinois children had levels greater than 10, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health-one in every six children tested in Chicago had elevated levels of 10 or more. Kids 12 months or younger who has 6-9 micrograms should be treated, Evens says. "No level of lead is safe."
The blood of Shabazz's son, Zaki, measured 30 micrograms of lead.
Prevention is best Lead poisoning crosses all economic, racial and ethnic lines as well as city and suburban boundaries. Very often families rehabbing homes will find children's lead levels climb.
But lead poisoning can be prevented. Prevention includes testing for lead content in paint, soil and water. Couples who are planning to have children should have their home tested. If you find lead, you may qualify for government money to remove it.
Before buying a new home, families with babies and young children should test-and walk away from the deal if lead is found.
The state's public health Web site lists all licensed lead assessors and inspectors in the state who test homes. Parents can check their home's age by address using Chicago or Cook County Tax Assessment records on the Center for Neighborhood Technology's Web site, www.newschicago.org.
Also, think about the soil. Chicago is likely to have high levels of lead in the dirt because exterior paint peels and falls from buildings. Another source is past use of lead in gasoline.
Since kids will dig, make sure you have clean sand around the home to satisfy them. Make children wash their hands when they come in from outside and before eating.
As for testing your child, a blood lead test is required for all children under 6 years of age in Chicago because of the high risk of exposure. Children throughout Illinois must be tested before entering preschool.
According to the Chicago Department of Public Health, children should be tested annually between age 6 months to 6 years. Contact your health care provider to schedule a test or call your local government to see if an area health clinics offers the test.
After Zaki was tested and diagnosed, Shabazz moved into a different home, but only after it passed a lead inspection. "I like to give parents hope," Shabazz says. "Last year Zaki made the honor roll, and that was a really big achievement for us."
Resources Chicago Department of Public Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention (312) 747-LEAD www.cityofchicago.org/Health/Lead.html Illinois Department of Public Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention (217) 782-0403 www.idph.state.il.us/home.htm National Lead Information Center Hotline (800) 424-LEAD www.epa.gov/lead
CDC Childhood Lead Prevention (888) 232-6789 ext. 2 www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/lead.htm Children's Memorial Hospital Lead Evaluation Clinic (773) 327-9127 www.chicagolead.org Alliance for Healthy Homes (202) 543-1147 www.afhh.org
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Archer Pushing for Sewer System
The wastewater system in Archer "stinks" according to city leaders. So they're asking Alachua County Commissioners for help to get a sewer system.
Archer Mayor Frank Ogborn says a $76 thousand dollar study of the current septic tank system's affect on the water quality for the rest of the county will help the city qualify for a "Small Disadvantaged Community Grant" and other funding from the federal government.
They just need the money to do the study. County Commissioners voted to write a letter of support to the Suwannee River Water Management District to help Archer move toward a sewer system. Within a month, Archer city leaders should have a response from the Suwannee River Water Management District about funding for the study.
Then the Alachua County Commission will consider funding their effort. This comes five years after County Commissioners denied Archer's request to hook up to GRU's sewage system because commissioners were then concerned that it would encourage growth between the two cities.
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French Drain around Garage with Patio Above
Hello. I have a unique situation (I think). My house has an attached garage with a concrete roof. The roof is also the patio when I exit out of the living room. The garage gets slightly moist when it rains. My suspision is that the rain run off from the patio is what causes this. Its a 2 car garage.
My plan is to bury my downspouts (which I think is half the problem). I will use non perforated pipe until I get away from the garage. Then I will use perforated to leach out the water into the yard.
I'm considering putting a french drain around the patio to collect the run off.
Ideas? I know slope, filter fabric, holes at the bottom etc. My question is will this catch any water coming off the patio and send it away? I only want to go down a few feet so it acts more like a gutter. I dont want to go all the way to the footer. I have read different things on how a
Sounds like a good plan.
I think you're going to want to "daylight" the pipe servicing the downspouts. Most soils won't take the load of a heavy rain from downspouts.
As for the french drain, is there any way you can have some kind of gutter installed to divert the water to the surface, away from the garage?
Instead you may want to look into a gutter that captures and channels away as much surface and patio water as possible without letting much soak into the ground near the foundation. We are not talking about gravel or sand or filter cloth or perforated; you need something solid like a molded plastic or poured concrete channel.
Next thing to figure out, where are you sending the water away to? Your system will not work if the "destination" fills up and then water backs up into said system.
In addition if the soil gets too soaked say from long and heavy rain storms, water will seep up onto your garage floor anyway. You may need a second drain system below garage floor level to capture that water, and with a destination possibly involving a sump pump.
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GoHeels Spotlight: Marquise Williams
By Andrew Tie
At the end of the first quarter against Virginia, North Carolina wide receiver Quinshad Davis took a reverse from T.J. Logan, stopped, cocked his arm back and threw the football right into the open arms of quarterback Marquise Williams for a touchdown.
That's right, Williams was on the receiving end of a touchdown this time.
"When I saw the ball go up, I just saw it was me," said Williams, a redshirt sophomore. "I was praying, 'God, please don't let me drop this ball.'"
Williams, who said he's never caught a touchdown before, was one of the biggest reasons the Tar Heels won 45-14 over the Cavaliers. He threw for 185 yards on 15 of 28 attempts with two touchdowns and an interception. To top it off, Williams ran for 46 yards on 16 carries, and yes, another touchdown.
To recap, that's 231 total yards, two passing touchdowns, a rushing touchdown and a 29-yard touchdown catch.
Not too bad for someone making his second career start and filling in for one of the most decorated quarterbacks in UNC history in senior Bryn Renner, who is out for the year with a shoulder injury.
You might not have even noticed Renner was missing because Williams honored his teammate by wearing Renner's No. 2 jersey instead of his typical No. 12.
Even with those shoes to fill and more responsibility as the full-time quarterback, coach Larry Fedora said Williams managed the game very well for UNC.
"Watching his pregame, watching him in the locker room, watching how he interacted with the guys, he was as comfortable as he ever is," Fedora said. "I thought he really did a great job of taking care of the football and then moving the chains for us."
Speaking of first downs, Williams got out to a hot start with the offense, converting all five third down chances in the first quarter.
Though Williams didn't have to share playing time this week, he said there wasn't that much of a difference from previous games with Renner.
"It's just going out, doing what I need to do to execute the plays and try to get a victory," Williams said.
But, Williams did admit he felt more poised in the pocket with more playing time. Quinshad Davis said he noticed Williams playing more aggressively against the Cavaliers.
"Marquise came in, knew he had to step up and that's what he did," Davis said. "He came in prepared like he's supposed to and practiced hard. Today he got to stay in the whole game and played like a man with his hair on fire."
Throughout the game, Williams showed tremendous poise and confidence, going through his progressions and not forcing throws. Williams is known as a dual-threat quarterback, and he especially showed that on one particular play early in the second half.
On a designed run play on third down, Williams eschewed the play, scrambled around and threw a pass, while nearly on his knees, for a first down to tight end Eric Ebron. That play eventually set up Williams' rushing touchdown.
"If you're not a mobile quarterback, you're probably not going to make plays like that," Fedora said. "(Williams' running ability) enables you to do more things with the offense."
Though Williams constantly faces pass rushes and large defensive linemen, he said passing wasn't the most nerve-wracking part of the game.
"To be honest, I think it's more pressure to catch it because I'm wide open by myself and a hundred fans are there screaming," Williams said of his touchdown catch.
UNC's offense could be even more explosive with Williams as a running and throwing option at all times now. But at least for Saturday's game, Williams' touchdown reception made him a triple threat quarterback.


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- Will I gain weight if I stop smoking?
- What causes weight gain after quitting?
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Quick GuideHow to Quit Smoking Without Weight Gain
Consider getting professional advice about weight control
You may find it easier to control your weight with the help of a health professional. Ask your health care provider if there is a weight-management program in your area. Also, consider speaking with a registered dietitian, nutritionist, personal trainer, or exercise professional about becoming physically active and adopting a healthy eating plan. You may need to contact your health insurer to make sure weight-management services are covered by your plan.
Will weight gain hurt my health?
Although gaining weight is not desired after you stop smoking, keep in mind that the overall health benefits of quitting outweigh the health risks of weight gain.
Health Risks of Smoking
- Cancer. Smoking greatly increases the risk of lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Smoking is also linked to cancer of the esophagus, larynx, kidney, pancreas, and cervix.
- Other health problems. Smoking increases the risk of lung disease and heart disease. In pregnant women, smoking is linked to premature birth, babies with low birth weight, and delivery complications
By quitting smoking, you are taking a big step to improve your health. Instead of worrying about weight gain, focus on quitting. Once you are tobacco-free, you can work toward having a healthy weight for life by becoming more physically active and choosing healthier foods.
SOURCE: Weight-control Information Network, National Institutes of Health. You Can Control Your Weight as You Quit Smoking.


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To commemorate the landmark opening of the Johnnie Walker House in China, Diageo launched the Johnnie Walker 1910 Commemorative Edition – an ultra exclusive 'for sale by invitation only' blend that will only be available at the Johnnie Walker House. 1910 marks the year that Johnnie Walker was first enjoyed in China and the Johnnie Walker 1910 Commemorative Edition was inspired by whisky blends that were created by in those times by the Walkers.
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This January, our paradise is your paradise to make
Posted by: Nassau Paradise Island on January 14, 2011
Congratulations. You've survived another year of holiday madness. Now it's time to really do something for you. You could use your best bath oils for an invigorating soak or make reservations at your favorite restaurant… But wouldn't it truly be something to soak in shimmering, aquamarine Bahamian waters that average about 80°F year-round and dine while a dazzling sunset stretches across the not too distant horizon?
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Shaq Gets Revenge on Aaron Carter 12 Years Later
In 2001 Aaron Carter had a huge hit with 'That's How I Beat Shaq'. Unfortunately over the years Shaw has had a hard time coping with the brutal beating he took, so he's decided it's time to get his revenge.
Shaq challenges Aaron Carter to a rematch, which lets just be honest, Aaron is no match for Shaq…I mean have you seen that man? They don't make humans that size, he's got to be like genetically engineered in a laboratory or something. Either way not gonna lie, in a fight Shaq is definitely who I want on my side!
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The whirl of the helicopters overhead this past month brings back memories of the Big Thompson Flood of 1976.
The hours before the 1976 flood seem like yesterday.
The day broke muggy and overcast. At the time I didn't think too much about the sultry weather because I would work indoors that day.
I saw clients at the Larimer County Mental Health Clinic on Saturdays in exchange for a day off during the week.
The County occupied a small office on the second floor of a building on Cleveland and 4th Street—two blocks south of the present County building.
That Saturday, Bill attended the HP picnic near Estes Park along with several of our daughters. All were home when I returned from work.
I remember fixing spaghetti—now we call it pasta—for dinner that night. I multitasked past al dente and ended up with al gooey. But the kitchen blunder was to be the least of anyone's problems that night.
Right after dinner one of the ER docs at the new McKee Medical Center called about a mental health client he had seen earlier that evening.
Just as we were ending our conversation, he said "Sounds like there a flood up the canyon. I'd better go. We've probably got a few scrapes and bruises coming in."
None of us could conceive of the magnitude of the flood.
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Hi, does anybody have any good links on rainbow table advice, am kinda new.
looking to generate own tables for ntlm hash, with winrtgen, but finding out the ranges and best settings to use us proving... well hard to find.
download the tables *not the rt the rti (new tables are rti )
also if anybody can compile rcracki on freebsd PM me !
I know at least the GetAvailPhysMemorySize needs to be fixed it depends on sysinfo for linux ...
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What's up MyIGNers? As you hopefully know, assuming those of you who have hangovers remember, Christmas sees the end of another year and once again, this one was awesome for me. My parents and I started out the day by opening gifts. It was actually great this year because I actually gave my parents some good presents. Compared to what they got me, it honestly wasn't much, but I was just glad to do it after all they've done and continue to do for me. They seemed to like their gifts too, which is always satisfying to see of course. After we opened gifts, we had our traditional breakfast-for-lunch lunch, which is one of my favorite meals. Of course we napped after that because we were all tired from a fantastic meal and waking up early to exchange presents. Finally, we closed our Chirstmas day off with another tradition; watching A Christmas Story. If you haven't seen that movie... just... just go watch it. Well, maybe wait until next Christmas. It's a true holiday classic. To close this blog, I thought I would share with you the stuff I got this year. I felt like my camera needed a little more love, so I thought I would put these pictures of what I got. Enjoy!
Well, how did your Christmas go? Did you get some fantastic gifts? Did you give gifts to your kids (to those that have kids... or at least know that you have kids)? No matter what, I hope you all had a great Christmas!


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NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
The NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms features 8,119 terms related to cancer and medicine.
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"This is a very moving and pungent narrative, which quickly engages the reader's imagination, as its gorgeously remembered details spill onto the page, not necessarily in chronological order but by patchwork design and as if on their own."--Beverly Lowry, author of Crossed Over: A Murder, a Memoir
"Graceful, shocking, sensuous, and gritty, this book questions consequences. It ends at the beginning and begins at the end. A wonderful, almost unbearably honest book."--Sheri Reynolds, The Rapture of Canaan
"Riveting and disturbing, McElmurray's poetic language and utter honesty lift this story into the realm of grace—finally, this dark memoir is an enlightening and redemptive work of art."--Lee Smith
"This book bears powerful testimony to the saving grace of imagination."--Tennessean
"Courageous in its honesty, stunning in its vision. McElmurray is a writer of enormous talent who explores the consequences of loss and grace and recovery in this hauntingly beautiful story of her life."--Gwyn Hyman Rubio, author of Icy Sparks
"McElmurray transforms some of her life's more difficult experiences into pure poetry; where there once was pain, she creates beauty."--Rosemary Daniell, author of Fatal Flowers
"Not only a deeply moving personal story that takes great courage to tell, but also a beautiful and haunting exploration of the nature and the meaning of motherhood and love. McElmurray's lyrical, incantatory voice casts a magic spell."--Janice Eidus, author of The Celibacy Club
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FS: Samsung YP-300 MP3 Player
I got this MP3 player a while back and have decided to sell it cuz I just picked up a massive iRiver iHP-120 20gb MP3 player. This thing is awesome because its tiny as anything, easy to use and update files, and has a removable media card.
The thing comes with 64mb on-board but you can use SmartMedia cards up to 128mb to add more space. I will be INCLUDING a 128mb PNY SmartMedia card with this to sweeten up the deal. I do NOT have the software for this anymore, nor do I have the instruction manual; however, I will point you to a link that allows you to download the most up-to-date version of the software anyways and also contains a copy of the manual in pdf format. To add songs to this thing, all you do is bring up the program, point, click, drag, and it'll load up. This connects to your computer via USB1.1 ports and the transfer speeds are fast.
I bought this new for $150 and the SmartMedia card ran me about $50 at the time. I'm willing to let the entire package go for $125 shipped. The front of the player has some slight scratches around the display window but the actual window itself is untouched. Minimal cosmetic blemish and in now way impacts the overall look of the player and/or its functioning.
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Come join some great folks for a great cause at the Swiss on Wednesday, March 20 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The Port of Tacoma is hosting a takeover night to support the United Way.
All tips to our celebrity "port" bartenders go to support the community through the United Way!
Remember… the Swiss is now family friendly every night until 8:00, so bring the entire family for some fun and support of the Port of Tacoma and United Way of Pierce County.
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[view] • [talk] Squid are eight-limbed, aquatic Mobs that are always passive towards The Player. They can be found in Water in any depth of all Biomes, spawning on any Difficulty. Squid are the first water-dwelling mob to appear in Minecraft, the others being the Guardian and the Elder Guardian.
When moving about, any squid's tentacles will open and close, giving them the appearance of pushing themselves through the water, which they will do slowly. Squid do not take an exact path of travel and will make no attempt to interact with the player. Squid become immobile when they become beached, also taking damage over time as they are out of water. They can take fall damage and burn like any land mob, but they cannot drown. Squid behave like other mobs and can despawn over time. If a Squid is killed, it will drop one to three Ink Sacs. Squid will occasionally find their way up to the surface of the water. This can kill them, however, if they do not find their way back to the lower depths.
- Squid are one of the only passive mobs unable to be mated to another.
- Boats can be damaged by any squid on the surface of the water.
- Hitting a squid (with anything) will not make it jolt or run around like other animals.
- As of 1.4 updates, squids now start getting hurt when brought up to land and getting beached. Therefore, ink sacs may be found on river shorelines or beaches.
- Squids don't have a death animation.
- A squid's mouth can be seen, but not their beaks.
- Guardians and elder guardians attack squids.
- In Minecraft: Pocket Edition, squids can produce a floating black ink particle when attacked.
- The Squids were added in the Pocket Edition version 0.11.0 Build 1.
- Squids have the highest knockback resistance in the game.
- Squids cannot be damaged or attacked by its tentacles.
- In Minecraft: Pocket Edition, there is an exclusive feature where players can find Baby Squids.
- In Minecraft PC squids do not spit ink.
- Squids can glitch through Glass, which can give a bit of a surprise to any player walking through underwater tunnels.
- There used to be a bug before 1.4.5 that made squids fly. This was most commonly found in servers, but it could happen in singleplayer. Players were able to do this if they packed a bunch of squids together.


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Zachary Aron
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry
Office: Chemistry A361
Phone: 812/ 856-4862
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1999.
Ph.D, University of California at Irvine, 2004.
Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard Medical School, 2007.
Research in the Aron lab is focused on the development of molecular assembly lines as versatile tools for chemical synthesis. Using biosynthetic pathways as both starting point and inspiration, we are working to build reconfigurable multifunctional catalysts that allow specific access to a variety of structures. These efforts are multidisciplinary in nature, encompassing enzymology, protein engineering, directed evolution, peptide folding, nanotechnology, organic methodology and total synthesis.
Representative Publications
Hutt, J. T.; Jo, J.; Chen, C.-H.; Lee, D.; Aron, Z. D. Imidazo[1,5-a]pyridinium Salts: Water Soluble Fluorescent pH Sensors Displaying Both PET and ICT Responses. in preparation.
Fang, P. Aron, Z. D. Catalytic, Asymmetric alpha-Allylation of Unprotected Amino Acid Esters. in submission.
Hutt, J. T.; Aron, Z. D. Efficient, Single-Step Access to Imidazo[1,5-a]pyridine N-Heterocyclic Carbene Precursors. Org. Lett. 2011, 13, 5256-5259.
Chaulagain, M. R.; Aron, Z. D. A Diastereoselective Three-Component Coupling Approach to Highly Substituted Pyrrolidines. J. Org. Chem. 2010, 75, 8271-8274.
Felten, A. E.; Zhu, G.; Aron, Z. D. Simplifying Pyridoxal: Practical Methods for Amino Acid Dynamic Kinetic Resolution. Org. Lett. 2010, 12, 1916-1919.
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Are you familiar with Fitbit? It's a $99 device that you clip on somewhere (I put mine on the collar of my t-shirt; I think a lot of the ladies slip it onto their bras) in order to track how many steps you take in a given day. The Fitbit also comes with a tiny USB-based charger/receiver and every time you come within range of your PC the Fitbit uploads your progress to your personal dashboard on the Fitbit site.
Basically it's an incentive system that will hopefully motivate you to take a walk at lunch instead of sitting at your desk and having another donut. The web site tracks your progress towards a goal (the default is 10K steps/day but you can change it) as well as tracking things like "Floors Climbed." On Sunday, Fitbit tells me, I took 12,215 steps and climbed 28 floors, the equivalent of climbing The La Danta Pyramid.
In addition to steps, the Fitbit website lets you track the food you eat, your weight and other general fitness-related statistics, but up until now I've never used that stuff because it all requires record-keeping and remembering to enter your data later. Yesterday that changed for me when I learned (via Android Central) that Fitbit has released an Android app (they already offered an app for the iPhone). This app lets me quickly enter activities, the food I eat, and the amount of water I drink. I'm much more likely to track these things when I can enter the info on my phone while it's fresh in my mind.
Of course the real incentive would be giving you a running total of how many steps you've taken. We aren't there yet. You still need to pass by the receiver which is probably going to be connected to your home computer. You can always look at the Fitbit itself (it has a digital readout) but wouldn't it be cool if it could somehow sync with your phone via Bluetooth and prompt you via a text when you're falling behind your goal? "Only 2,000 steps so far today. Good time to take a walk!"
Maybe we'll get there someday, but for now the addition of the Android app is a nice step in the right direction. I like wearing the Fitbit; it pulls those gamification strings nicely. I walk the dog farther when I'm wearing it than when I'm not, and I have to admit I feel a sense of pride when I make my goals.
The next step for me is getting Fitbit's Aria scale when it launches. My understanding is, you just step on it once a day and it uploads your weight, BMI and body fat percentage to your Fitbit dashboard. Swanky!
If you're an Android-using Fitbit-wearer, grab the app today!
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The 15-year-old actress, who will be seen alongside Johnny Depp in Dark Shadows later this year. Boys Don't Cry director Kimberly Pierce is adapting the project, which is reportedly closer to the book about a troubled young woman with telekinetic powers than to Brian DePalma's 1976 film version.
Julianne Moore and Jodie Foster have both reportedly been approached to play Carrie's mother.
Carrie tells the tale of a young girl who uses her newly-discovered telekinetic powers to wreak her revenge on her bullies and upon its publication in 1974 was one of the most banned books in US schools.
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Tucson, Ariz. - Following a scoreless first half, the No. 7-ranked UCLA women's soccer team netted a goal in the 68th minute of play Friday evening to defeat Arizona, 1-0 at Murphey Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. With the victory, the Bruins improve to 10-3 overall and 2-1 in the Pac-10. The Wildcats fall to 5-6-1 overall and 0-2-0 in conference play.
Bruin freshman Jill Oakes, who had a game-high six shots, scored the game's only goal at the 67:46 mark of the second half on a penalty kick. The call was made after UCLA midfielder Allie True was clipped from behind in the Arizona box.
UCLA, which outshot Arizona, 25-2, improves to 9-0 all-time against the Wildcats.
The Bruins return to action on Sunday to face Arizona State in Tempe beginning at 11:00 a.m.
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• Continue to compile and disseminate demographic statistics in the • Continue to compile and disseminate demographic statistics in the printed issues of the United Nations Demographic Yearbook and on the website.
• Continue to provide all the data reported to the Demographic Yearbook in electronic format via the UNData portal.
• Further develop the storage and retrieval system for maintaining the demographic database.
• The UNSD coordinates the collection of demographic statistics with the WHO, EUROSTAT, ILO and the Economic Commission for Europe in order to minimize the reporting burden on the national statistical services and to provide as wide a range of users as possible with access to demographic statistics shown in international statistical publications including the United Nations Demographic Yearbook.
Migration Statistics
• Continue the work on the analysis of statistical methodology applied for measuring international migration through censuses, sample surveys and administrative sources.
• Annual collection of data on international migrant flows through the revised Demographic Yearbook questionnaire is put in place and initiated.
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Disability Statistics
• Development of methods to improve the collection and compilation of disability statistics through surveys and censuses. In particular, UNSD worked with the Washington Group on Disability Statistics in the developing of a small set of general disability measures, suitable for use in censuses.
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• The questionnaire on housing conditions collected by national housing censuses has been incorporated in the Demographic Yearbook regular collection mechanism. The first tabulations, posted by end of 2012, will be followed by a full set in 2013 in the form of the Compendium of Housing Statistics.
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• Time-use statistics website (containing methods, publications and meeting documents) is regularly updated to include experiences of countries that have recently conducted time-use surveys. See: http://unstats.un.org/unsd/demographic/sconcerns/tuse/.
• The UN Trial International Classification of Activities for Time-use Statistics (ICATUS) is under revision by a group of experts from national and international statistical offices that initially met in New York from 11 to 13 June 2012. Discussion among experts is still ongoing and the finalization of ICATUS is expected for 2013.


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This is a wafer-thin return for one of Japan's largest companies, and compares with a net profit in the previous year of 365bn yen (£2.1bn), but after warnings issued by the company six weeks ago, Tokyo investors had been braced from net losses of up to one trillion yen (£5.5bn).
This would have been the largest loss ever posted by Japanese company, but it was rescued from this ignominy by a cost-cutting programme that offset some of the huge losses the company has incurred from its global expansion.
The company has had to make special provisions of 812.8bn yen to cover the slump in the value of its stakes in telecommunications groups around the world. These include a 16% holding in AT&T Wireless Services, and a large stake in Dutch telecoms group KPN Mobile. DoCoMo has also invested in Hutchison 3G UK, and a Taiwanese telecoms group.Reuse content


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You may not know the name Todd Mills, but he was and forever will be a great American hero. The 41-year-old Arkansas resident passed away last week after a battle with brain cancer, but without him, Americans would have never known the deliciousness that is a taco cradled in a shell made of Doritos. But Mills's contribution to society isn't just a tasty late night snack — his story is also about never taking no for an answer.
... In 2009, Mills had a brainstorm: Tacos with shells made out of Doritos. Even though he was just an average citizen, he pitched the idea to Frito-Lay ... and was told "Thanks, but no thanks." Undeterred from Frito-Lay's rejection, Mills started the "Taco Shells from Doritos Movement" Facebook page in 2009 to garner support for his idea. The goal was simple: get people talking about the tacos so much that Taco Bell or Frito-Lay couldn't ignore it. Three years later it happened.
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The show "America's Toughest Jobs" is pretty good. Last night they were gold mining on a private claim in Alaska and panned and dredged a over a couple ounces in 2 days. Hippie Ben with the dreadlocks just made it to the next round.
a big favourite in Badgerland, except if we watch too many episodes in a short period the hypochondria can set in. Oh no, I've got an itch..it must be grandfunkrailroadosis!
You are right Deadheadkid and TL, Hugh Laurie is brilliant, ever since his early work with Stephen Fry in their comedy show and in Jeeves and Wooster.
His presence on the screen does however generate a worrying twinkle in the eye of Mrs Badger.
Like it too! Is cool how they use those complex medical terms as if we all know what they mean. Agree w/Kid that Hugh Laurie is a good actor-one of the best??? well the jury is still out :-) Have you ever seen him in Jeeves and Wooster? THAT just cracks me up!
Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone, you will still exist, but you have ceased to live.
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Kutner is a great actor too. his comedic roots add a bit of humor, but he doesnt over do it.
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I just sorta stumbled on House lately and I really like it.
I LOVE house. one of the greatest shows of all time without question. love it. hugh laurie is one of the best actors of all time.
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One of my co-workers was ranting about this show-so watched it once, and now am quite into it. Think the guy playing Dexter is just a marvelous actor-his sociopath is really good-BUT the sister drives me nuts! A friend also gave me a series on dvd called Wonderfalls-where inanimate objects tell this young woman to do things. Is kinda goofy and cute.
Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone, you will still exist, but you have ceased to live.
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This week's "King of the Hill" featured a portable version of Studio 54. Couldn't help but think of Mr. Pid's story, when I heard this line.
Peggy Hill - "Hank, take comfort in knowing that every thread of your leisure suit was made by DuPont." (paraphrased)
Did anyone catch The Roots last night on Colbert? Pretty darn good, imo. I love me some Roots, though. Obama's wife also appeared and was very funny.
"Since you've all been such good boys and girls, I would like to take everybody in this entire audience out for milk and cookies. There are buses outside. Everybody follow me."


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February 1, 2008Already the world's largest window and door industry event, Fensterbau/Frontale is getting larger. The 2008 edition, scheduled for April 2-5 at the Nuremberg Messe in Germany, has expanded with the addition of two more halls. The new space is designed to accommodate both its growing international audience and its expanding scope that now includes facades and related architectural products... more »
May 1, 2007What is the best way to reduce the likelihood of a child falling out of a window? This question has plagued our industry for a long time. Many possible solutions have been offered, including window guards, educating caregivers, security screens and minimum windowsill heights. Now a study group of the International Code Council's code technology committee is considering a different... more »


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June 11, 2014 – Dutchess Community College welcomed almost 200 guests to the 2014 Poughkeepsie Journal Business Person of the Year luncheon on June 10 to honor this year's award recipient, Joseph Lepore, president of LCS Companies.
Lepore founded LCS Maintenance Inc. in 2001 to offer cleaning services, which now has grown to include landscape maintenance, stewarding for food services businesses and property development. LCS Companies employs more than 250 people – more than half of whom have been hired in the past five years. A family business, LCS also employs Lepore's wife, Maria, and son, Daniel, who serves as vice president.
Lepore emigrated to the U.S. from Italy when he was a teenager, and after working a maintenance job for a large company, he and a partner formed their own firm in the 1990s before Lepore moved on to start his own business.
LCS was the winner of the Poughkeepsie Journal's 2009 Richard K. Wager Workplace Inclusiveness Award, and Lepore has earned awards from the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Gateway to Entrepreneurial Tomorrows and the Dutchess County Workforce Investment Board.
The Poughkeepsie Journal Business Person of the Year Award is presented annually to recognize an individual whose leadership, hard work and dedication made a measurable impact on the economic viability and vitality of the region and the surrounding community. The award recipient is selected by a panel of judges from all sectors of the community, including the previous year's winner.
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One NY Artist: Stone Carver Chris Pellettieri
There are thousands of artists is New York City. Some are famous internationally. Others are scratching out a living while perfecting their craft. WNYC is bringing a few of them to the spotlight, in their own voices.
Chris Pellettieri is.a stone carver, who creates everything from statues and busts to artful fountains. He recently spent a couple of months at the Museum of Art and Design creating his latest work, a sculpture of the ancient Roman god Janus with a New York twist.
"I love the image of a head with two faces facing in opposite directions," said Pellettieri. "My innovation was at the top of the head where there are buildings, sort of a cluster of New York City-inspired buildings rather than hair. And the two faces are representing rich and poor. The idea of extreme wealth and extreme poverty and fewer people in the middle is something that is on a lot of people's minds right now, including mine."
Pellettieri first learned his stone carving skills in an apprenticeship program at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in Manhattan's Morningside Heights. The Cathedral created the program in the late 1970's as a way to finish its huge unfinished Gothic Revival building while offering educational opportunities to local youths. Pellettieri signed up in 1989 after graduating from Stuyvesant High School and New York University. It was during his time at the Cathedral that he discovered his love of working with tools and materials.
The Cathedral's program ended years ago, and Pellettieri hopes to create a new one to share with others what he calls a life-changing experience.
"So that people in the future can have the same kind of experience that I did and discover this incredible world of craft that almost died out," Pellettieri said. "I want to provide that kind of experience to benefit young people but also to benefit our whole culture and to save stone carving from becoming something that's just exists in the old buildings as a memory."
He believes most people may take stone for granted, especially in a place like New York, where there is so much great stone work.
"If you love Bethesda Terrace, you love stone carving," Pellettieri said. "If you love the public library at 42nd Street, you love stone carving. You might not realize it, but when you go on vacation to visit Rome or Paris, you're going to the places where the stone carver had their mark."


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This year, I'm looking forward to a special anniversary vacation: Cancun. At the Ritz-Carlton. Hell yeah, 20 years! Beach. Pampering. Decadence. Luxury. Sun. The Ritz earned extra point from HubbyMine and me because we're expecting to enjoy a dual pool set-up: one for "families", one just for adults.
I share this factoid in hopes of sparing another NotMom a few minutes from mindless Googling. And here's a BIG PLEA to you out there to drop us a note when you experience a no- or low-kids getaway. Meanwhile, here's what I know about resorts and 'adults only' pools:
All 'adults only' resort pools are not equal.
We've been to at least 2 locations, most recently in the Dominican Republic, where adults with children from toddlers to 8-year-olds have camped out at the grown-up pool. The kids' screams were happy, but loud nonetheless, shattering the previous poolside peace. Complaints were met with, "Yes, but they are guests here, too."
Seriously? Then why waste the money on 'Adults Only' signage?
Six years ago, we discovered the bliss of an enforced 2-pool policy at the Ritz in Naples, Florida. A gorgeous property on the ocean that's pricey, but worth it. We went back as soon as we could.
Only once did I see a child, unescorted, attempt to enter the pool. Hotel staff seemed to appear from the bushes to escort him away. Only once did I see a parent deliberately bring her middle-schooler to the Adult pool ("because she only wants to do laps"). Again, the bushes rustled with handlers. Nice.
We had great 2-pool enforcement at another hotel in Naples, too. Maybe it's a U.S. thing? Hope not, though I've found several reviews at TripAdvisor where childless travelers felt duped when website hype didn't match kids-at-the-pool reality.
I don't know if what we had at Ritz Naples will be replicated at Ritz Cancun, but I sure hope so. And I'll report back. I'm not looking for a child-free vacation, just a child-free oasis. Kids are at the beach and, of course, in the larger pool and kiddie pool. It can truly be all good.
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Offshore 4.9 quake gives N. Calif. a joltAP , Associated Press
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EUREKA, Calif. (AP) — A moderate offshore earthquake gave a jolt to cities in far Northern California, but there are no reports of damages or injuries.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude-4.9 quake struck shortly after 4 p.m. about 33 miles northwest of the coastal city of Eureka at a depth of about 6 miles.
No tsunami warning was issued.
Eureka police Sgt. Rodrigo Sanchez says the quake gave the area a sharp jolt that felt like it lasted less than a second.
Sanchez and Humboldt Bay Assistant Fire Chief Rusty Goodlive (GOOD'-lihv) say their departments have received no calls about damages or injuries.
Eureka has a population of about 27,000 and neighboring Arcata has about 17,000 people.
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Following my story on Friday about John Humphrys being woken up by a leaf-blowing machine near Ravenscourt Park at 7am on Saturdays and Sundays, he was teased by his colleague Jim Naughtie on the Today programme this morning.
Nobody appreciates a lie-in more at weekends than Humphrys, who has to wake up at an ungodly hour during weekdays to present the Radio 4 show, and he has now successfully enlisted the help of Hammersmith council to replace the petrol-driven leaf blower with a man wielding a broom to clear up outside his house.
One listener suggested leaf blowers should have silencers like motorbikes but Humphrys insisted this morning they should be banned. The work is done much better by a broom, he said. If only we all had the same clout as Humphrys.
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- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add yogurt, strawberries, honey and syrup; mix well. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Stir before serving. Use fruit for dipping. Yield: about 2 cups.
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WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.- Monmouth rising senior kicker Eric Spillane (Howell, N.J/Colts Neck) has been named to the College Football Football Performance Award's preseason placekicker watch list.
Spillane, who led the Hawks in scoring with 70 points in 2012, set a number of Monmouth placekicking records last season. The three-time CFPA Watch List honoree connected on 34 PATs last season, a new Hawk record. Spillane converted 12 of 16 field goals, including a long of 43 in the season ending victory over Robert Morris. He missed one PAT all season and was a perfect five for five on two different occasions.
For his career, the Howell, N.J. native has 202 career points which is sixth all-time and is well within striking distance of No. 2 at 216 points held by current Dallas Cowboy Miles Austin. Last year, Spillane moved into first all-time in field goal attempts and made field goals. He currently ranks second in the Monmouth record book for successful PATs and PATs attempted, both records which he should take over by the end of the 2013 season.
Monmouth University begins camp on Saturday August 3, 2013 with their first contest of the 2013 season coming at Montana State on August 29.
Spillane joins running back Julian Hayes and safety Pat Gray as preseason watch list members.
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