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Location: Market Quality and Handling ResearchTitle: Pilot scale production of angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory peptides from aflatoxin contaminated peanut meal Author
|White, Brittany
|Oakes, Aaron
|Shi, Xiaolei
|Price, Kristin
|Sanders, Timothy
|Davis, Jack
Submitted to: American Chemical Society Abstracts
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Publication Acceptance Date: 3/23/2011
Publication Date: 3/23/2011
Citation: White, B.L., Oakes, A.J., Shi, X., Price, K.M., Sanders, T.H., Davis, J.P. 2011. Pilot scale production of angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory peptides from aflatoxin contaminated peanut meal. American Chemical Society Abstracts. 1. Interpretive Summary:
Technical Abstract: Peanut meal (PM) is the high protein (45-50%) by-product remaining after commercial extraction of peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) oil. Applications of PM are limited to feeds and fertilizers because it typically contains a high concentration of aflatoxin. Recently, our lab has developed a process to reduce aflatoxin concentrations below the USDA action level for human consumption (20 ppb), while simultaneously hydrolyzing and extracting peptides with potential bioactive properties. In this work, the process has been scaled- up, and the resulting hydrolysates were evaluated for ACE inhibitory activity. Peanut meal dispersions were hydrolyzed with Alcalase in the presence of sodium bentonite clay. A decanter was used to separate the liquid stream from the wet solids cake. Samples were taken throughout processing for determination of aflatoxin concentration. The liquid stream was further purified by centrifugation, re-addition of clay, and ultrafiltration prior to testing for ACE inhibitory activity. After further purification, aflatoxin concentrations in liquid hydrolysates treated with clay were reduced below 20ppb. There were no significant differences in ACE inhibition among clay type or amount. The 4% AB20 hydrolysate had an IC50 value of 297.5 µg/mL. After ultrafiltration, the fraction that exhibited the highest inhibitory activity was the <3 kDa fraction (IC50 = 113.0 µg/mL), indicating that low molecular weight peptides are more affective ACE inhibitors than larger ones. These findings indicate that Alcalase hydrolysates of peanut meal may have health promoting effects, in particular blood pressure regulation, and may be explored as a possible functional ingredient. However, further research is required to determine its effects in vivo.


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10th March 2010 06:50 AM #1
Natural therapies for morning sickness
Nausea and vomiting can be debilitating in early pregnancy (and occasionally for the whole pregnancy). With my three pregnancies my first I experienced only slight nausea, the second significant nausea (but it was bearable) with my third I could hardly get off the lounge and found it very difficult to work. I tried lots of things and found taking ginger and Vitamin B6 helpful. I also used seasickness bands - which worked but became painful after a while. Brooke Canning has written an article on acupuncture and morning sickness - acupuncture has been found by research to be one of the most helpful natural therapies for morning sickness. What strategies have you used to successful beat morning sickness? I'd love to read your experiences.
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I was the same for my 3 pregnancies but I found with the last 2 that eating just a couple of kettle chips each morning really helped....not exactly sure why but I presume it is something to do with carbohydrates???
I was also given some homeopathic drops - one lot by a herbalist. They had wild yam in them and made me worse. Another lot given to me by a Naturopath/Nutritionist did not have Wild yam and they worked a treat! I was able to travel on holidays after that, they made such a difference.
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I had heard about the benefits of ginger for morning sickness and so tried in various ways (cooked, juiced with other vegies, biscuits etc) but the only one that worked for me was ginger beer - I'm thinking the carbonation as well as the ginger is part of how it worked! So I would drink half a glass of ginger beer and eat a cheese sandwich first thing in the morning and it definitely helped!
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I drank apple juice and ate apples and grapes for my morning sickness as sometimes they were the only things I could keep down
19th September 2011 06:41 AM #5
Hi Leonie - I hadn't heard anyone mentioning apple juice or eating apples or grapes for morning sickness. The juice would certainly help with keeping well hydrated. Apples and grapes are stomach friendly foods and provide carbohydrates - all of which may help. Thanks for your suggestions.
28th December 2011 05:16 PM #6
Ginger worked for me too! I tried it in every form available!
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I was one of the lucky ones who rarely experienced morning sickness, ginger worked great for the few times I did have nausea. I also tried to enjoy several small meals a day, rather than three large ones. I've always heard that helps.
6th January 2012 10:32 AM #8
PBBs online shop sells a few remedies to help with morning sickness. The PSI bands are a new stylish way to help reduce nausea and vomiting (and supported by research as a method that helps).
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I found that if I didn't eat enough protein and fats I got worse morning sickness. I found that I needed to eat small meals quite frequently, and not to binge on fruit or other sweet things as it would give me an even worse wave of morning (it was more like "all-day"!) sickness straight after. I was making a really plain rye bread at the time which I would toast until quite dry, then spread with a fair bit of butter and a tiny scraping of Vegemite - and for whatever reason, this often helped with my nausea, making it go away for a while.
There's also the homoepathic remedy Nux Vomica which I intend to try next time; I didn't know about it with my first pregnancy, but I've heard from several friends that it's very effective.
Eating something with complex carbohydrates in the morning before even sitting up helped a lot. For instance, the above toast and Vegemite thing, made by my hubby before he left for work, or even a low-sugar muesli bar next to my bed to munch on before I got upright worked wonders in keeping the nausea in check once rising.
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Different remedies for different pregnancies
I experienced morning sickness (a.k.a. all day sickness) with all 5 of my pregnancies. I had it for 5 months with my first child, about 4 months with my second, can't remember how long with my 3rd and 4th children, but about 7 months with my last.
I tried everything mentioned above and different things seemed to help with each pregnancy.
My nutritionist told me that when the liver is congested, morning sickness is much more likely (makes sense). With my first baby, something that seemed to help was squeezing half of a fresh lemon into water and slowly sipping it. (Lemon supports liver function.)
With my 4th baby, eating a banana before rising in the morning helped.
I used something similar to the Psi Bands with the second pregnancy and that helped.
With the 4th pregnancy I found that vitamin B injections really helped (hurray!) but they didn't help with the 5th pregnancy. I tried acupuncture (she just placed something in my ear) and that didn't help. I tried ginger tincture and that didn't help. I found that if I was able to keep something down, just having something on my stomach helped. Sucking on hard candies helped with one of my pregnancies. One of my friends said that just putting a piece of meat in her mouth (and eating it) would keep her from vomiting.
In general, it was different for each and every one of my pregnancies and I found I just had to keep searching for new things to try. I've heard that if you're having a hard time keeping things down, you can try making ice cubes out of juice, and then crushing them or making a "snow cone" out of them and letting yourself suck on that. You'll get some nutrients to help keep your blood sugar up and you'll be eating/drinking it slowly. One mom who had severe nausea "lived" on juiced "snow cones" and ice chips when nothing else would stay down.
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My morning sickness lasted for 5 months when I was still pregnant. Some people told me that maybe I was having a baby boy because usually if you have a bay girl you will experience little to none at all morning sickness. The remedies that I did which worked for me was to just sit down, tried to prop my legs up and relax. I tried not doing too much. Lying down in bed and just closing my eyes worked for me too. Avoiding caffeine and chocolates, peanuts which could give you migraine/ headache too. Eating small frequent feedings instead of heavy meals.
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In my pregnancies with 15 years between them I was nauseous throughout the nine months, yes ginger bear and ginger travel sickness tablets took the edge off.
Now in my clinic I see more women experiencing quite intense nausea and have been advising them to hold Pericardium 6 (PC6) which is an acupressure point held on the inside of the wrist.this needs to be held for 10 minutes up to 4 times a day. My pregnant clients are finding this beneficial.


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LEXINGTON, Ky. -- After collecting 15 RBI during a five-game week, Kentucky sophomore left-handed pitcher/first baseman A.J. Reed has been tabbed one of five Louisville Slugger National Players of the Week, it was announced on Monday morning by the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper.
A native of Terre Haute, Ind., Reed joins four other players as the Louisville Slugger National Players of the Week, including Stanford right-hander Mark Appel, Oregon State outfielder Michael Conforto, North Carolina State lefty Carlos Rodon and Southeastern Louisiana lefty Jordan Hymel.
The honor comes after Reed put up monster numbers during the week in leading the Wildcats to a sweep over Akron and midweek wins over Murray State and Eastern Kentucky. The 6-foot-4, 245-pounder hit .526 (10-for-19) during the week with a double, three homers and 15 RBI. He collected 20 total bases, a 1.053 slugging percentage and a .609 on-base mark. On the mound, Reed started the Friday night win over the Zips, working six innings, allowing two runs and striking out four to earn his second win of the year.
On the year, Reed has hit No. 3 in the order in each contest and been the Friday night starter for three consecutive weekends. On the mound, Reed has a 2-1 record and a 4.70 ERA, tossing 15.1 innings, walking only two and striking out 11. At the plate, Reed has hit .409 (18-for-44) with 11 runs, one double, one triple, four homers and 22 RBI, owning a .500 on-base percentage and a .750 slugging clip. In his two-year UK career, Reed has a 7-4 record with a 3.00 ERA on the mound and a .320 average (78-for-244) with eight homers and 65 RBI at the dish.
A 25th-round draft pick in 2011 by the New York Mets, Reed earned consensus first-team freshman All-America accolades in 2012 and was a semifinalist for the John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year Award. He entered the season as a preseason All-America honoree by the National Collegiate Baseball.
Kentucky (10-1) moved up one spot in the latest Collegiate Baseball weekly top-30 poll, advancing to No. 7. The Wildcats will host a pair of midweek games against Cincinnati and Xavier on Tuesday and Wednesday, with first pitch slated for 4 p.m. ET at Cliff Hagan Stadium. Both games will be broadcast live on the UK IMG Radio Network, with the Voice of UK Baseball, Neil Price, calling the action. Fans in Lexington can hear the game live on WWTF 1580-AM and online at UKathletics.com.


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By Peggy Binette, firstname.lastname@example.com, 803-777-5400
No one likes waiting in line, particularly on a beautiful Carolina Friday in March. The mere thought of it is enough to make most tempers flare. Yet, Marina Ermakova was all smiles March 16, happy to have waited 30 minutes in a basement of a YMCA for the opportunity to have her tax return done by USC accounting students.
Ermakova, a 60-year-old Siberian native who moved to South Carolina six years ago to be closer to her daughter's family, lost her job and was concerned about money. She wanted to make sure her taxes are done correctly and for free. She had used the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) outreach program before and was pleasantly surprised this year to find the site run entirely by University of South Carolina accounting students.
"The first year I wait two, three hours. This time, it was 30 minutes. The students here are very nice. They make it all easy and comfortable," Ermakova said. "I hope I find a new job. If I do, I will be back next year. This place, this service is very perfect."
Matt Stalnaker is one of four graduate students in the Darla Moore School of Business running the VITA site two days a week, doing standard returns for people whose annual income is less than $32,000. Having been a VITA volunteer for three years, he was excited about overseeing the USC undergraduate and graduate students who are volunteering.
"I chose accounting as a profession because I enjoy being able to help people," Stalnaker said. "It's rewarding to help people who can't do it for themselves. Some are desperately in need of the refund. It makes you feel good when they're really happy when you tell them the amount. One woman did a dance because she was getting nearly $5,000 back."
Ross Alberghini, a graduate student from West Hartford, Conn., said it was working with numbers that led him to major in accounting. Now, helping others has become his passion.
"We try to simplify the complicated tax system for people, explaining things such as the difference between deductions and credits or what to do about non-taxable income such as sick pay," Alberghini said. "People are really appreciative. It's a service they can't afford. They always thank me for helping them."
Leroy Lewis, an 89-year-old who worked with the U.S. Forestry Service, said it was cost that brought him to the VITA site and USC students.
"I paid $50 last year. All I have is a federal civil service pension and social security, so my taxes shouldn't be that difficult," Lewis said. "These forms are too difficult for people to do themselves now. My age and eyesight are catching up with me. The students are very helpful. I'll come back next year, that is if I'm here."
Alberghini said accounting has gotten an undeserved bad rap as a boring profession.
"Accounting ties into life on a daily basis. I think it is interesting how the political environment and policy proposals are so closely tied to accounting," Alberghini said. "Many people think that tax law is boring and never really changes, but I see it as something that is constantly fluctuating, keeping accountants on their toes about law changes and revisions."
Caroline Strobel, who has taught accounting for 30 years at USC, said service and accounting go hand-in-hand, and that's why she requires graduate students and members of the Beta Alpha Psi accounting honor society to volunteer with VITA.
"It's a very valuable experience for them. I want them to see that a community comprises people of all socio-economic levels," Strobel said. "Most of our students will work with large accounting firms. I want them to view this as part of life. It is important to be part of a community and to be involved in service. Firms stress this, and it's an opportunity for them to perform a real service."
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Lending human attributes to animals is as old as Aesop. Fables aside, the tradition is also incredibly varied. Lewis Carroll's Cheshire cat grins with puzzled mystery. Kenneth Grahame's pond-side creatures take us inside their hearts and minds.
With her 2001 Caldecott Honor-winning book Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type, children's author Doreen Cronin found a sweet-spot between Grahame and George Orwell's Animal Farm.
Unhappy with the temperature of their barn, Cronin's cows decided to take a stand, and get behind a typewriter. In gentle, but insistent terms, the cows made it clear to Farmer Brown that they expect better living and working conditions in exchange for all the milk they provide.
It's a story about standing up for your rights, proper treatment of animals, and the sometimes tense back-and-forth of compromise. It's all about that, but also so much more, according to Salt Lake Acting Company's cast and crew for the stage musical adaptation.
"It boasts eight big songs, a disco-ball moment, and a terrific tap-dance number. And it's all inside a barn," said Darrin Doman, self-dubbed "moosical director" for the play. "What could be better?"
At the same time, SLAC won't shy from the play's subversive message. It's the fourth installment in SLAC's annual children's play for the holiday season, opening Dec. 14 and playing through Jan. 5. The story something to say about the nature of demands, compromise and negotiation in our age of no-holds-barred battles between the U.S. Congress and President. The fact that SLAC's cast of grown adults will be sporting cow, hen and duck costumes doesn't mask its oft-times clinical terms such as "neutral party" and "ultimatum."
"It's our way of creating little new rebels in the audience," said Penelope Caywood, director and choreographer. "Cronin's books are all a little irreverent and question authority. We're sticking to that idea in bringing the book to life, and having a little fun with it."
SLAC is proud of not cutting corners for its children's productions by hiring a professional crew and cast.
"We attack this the same we would any role for an older audience," said Camille Van Wagoner, who plays one of the cows. "These may be children's characters, but you still draw from all your experiences as an adult actor in getting it right."
This year, the company's going "all in" on efforts to bring "Click Clack Moo" to the larger Salt Lake Valley community. Intermountain Therapy Animals will be in-house during Saturday and Sunday performances, bringing animals to interact with children in the audience. Title 1 schools will be offered free performances for grades K-2, with discussions with the actors following each performance. In addition, the Salt Lake Education Foundation will accept art supply and monetary donations in the lobby.
"Performing for kids is not as easy as it looks or sounds," Caywood said. "Their eyes are bigger, and they're sometimes taking in every detail because they haven't been to the theater as often as adults."
In their quest for Farmer Brown to provide electric blankets, a demand that soon ripples throughout the barnyard, the cows of Cronin's tale point the way in how to communicate peacefully, but clearly. As in all good drama, though, there are moments when tempers flare. The song "We Will Fight" manifests that sentiment through a key lyric: "Tame those hurried, angry thoughts that lead to violent measure."
Doman said the music, written by George Howe for James Grote's adaptation, is ripe with jazzy, cross-genre harmonies that make for smooth singing. For parents, the musical has inside references to "Les Misérables," disco music, and other novelty touches.
Don't worry if your children don't at first grasp Cronin's terms as the story and songs progress over the course of the show. "Kids have a hard time understanding words only when they're never exposed to them," Van Wagoner said. "They'll understand given the context and the fun."
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Salt Lake Acting Company presents a musical adaptation of the children's book Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type.
When • Dec. 14-Jan. 5. Friday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 15 noon and 3 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 16, noon and 3 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 22, 10 a.m., noon and 3 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 23, noon and 3 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 27, noon and 3 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 28, noon and 3 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 29, 10 a.m., noon and 3 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 30, noon and 3 p.m.; Wednesday-Friday, Jan. 2-4, noon and 3 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 5, 10 a.m., noon and 3 p.m.
Where • Salt Lake Acting Company, 168 W. 500 North, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $10-$25. Call 801-363-7522 or visit www.saltlakeactingcompany.org


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Basement Boy Case Gets Stranger
(NEWSER) – The Detroit father whose missing son was found behind a barricade in his own basement could face charges, police say, but it's not clear whether they will be related to the 11-day disappearance of 12-year-old Charlie Bothuell. Sources tell Fox that the boy was home-schooled under a strict regimen that included beatings with a PVC pipe, and investigators have removed evidence including bloodied clothing from the home. Investigators say the boy didn't appear to be captive behind the barricade, but they don't believe he could have erected it himself. Police didn't find him on four previous searches of the home and it's not clear if he was in the basement during those visits. His father—who was being interviewed by Nancy Grace when he was informed his son had been found—says he had no idea that Charlie was in the basement.
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Symantec's 2011 SMB Disaster Preparedness Survey found that though SMBs are at risk, they are still not making disaster preparedness a priority until they experience a disaster or data loss. The data also reveals that disasters can have a significant financial impact on SMBs. The median cost of downtime for an SMB is $12,500 per day.
The findings show that many SMBs do not understand the importance of disaster preparedness. Half of the respondents do not have a plan in place. Forty-one percent said that it never occurred to them to put together a plan and 40 percent stated that disaster preparedness is not a priority for them.
The survey revealed that the information that drives most small- and mid-sized businesses is simply not protected. Less than half of SMBs back up their data weekly or more frequently and only 23 percent back up daily.
According to the survey findings, half of the SMBs that have implemented disaster preparedness plans did so after experiencing an outage and/or data loss. Fifty-two percent put together their plans within the last six months. However, only 28 percent have actually tested their recovery plans, which is a critical component of actually being prepared for a potential disaster.
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U.S. Marshals arrest man in Greeley on Los Angeles sex offense charge
October 4, 2013
U.S. Marshals arrested a man in Greeley on Thursday who is wanted on a felony sex offense charge in Los Angeles for lewd acts with a child.
The U.S. Marshals Service Colorado Violent Offender Task Force arrested Daniel Joseph Weisbeck about 6:30 a.m. in the 1400 block of 23rd Avenue Court. Weisbeck has been wanted by the Los Angeles Police Department since July 26 in connection with the felony, with a bail amount of $1.55 million. He was transported to the Weld County Jail and is awaiting extradition proceedings to California, according to a U.S. Marshals news release.
On Tuesday, U.S. Marshals in California developed information indicating that Weisbeck was in Weld County. Deputy Marshals and Marshals Service Task Force officers located a residence in Greeley for Weisbeck. A surveillance team identified a vehicle associated with Weisbeck at the residence on 23 Avenue Court, the release stated.
"Our investigators take every case seriously, particularly child sex offenses," Chief Deputy Kenneth Deal said in a news release. "This fugitive was on the run for only a short time because of the swift dedication of our investigators here in Colorado and in California."
The Colorado Violent Offender Task Force is led by the U.S. Marshals and is comprised of officers from the Drug Enforcement Administration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Weld County and Douglas County sheriff's offices.
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for anyone who hasn't seen it.
for anyone who hasn't seen it.
'Go read a fucking book, you piece of shit.'
Take longer to buffer than to watch.
I might have to stick a bet on that Fraudley has another fight against a tramp, wins then gets a shot at a klitschko.
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more interested in seeing price turn fury inside out than any other fight at the moment
aud should just quit hopefully fury will fight him watch a interview on sat nite on channel five with him on it he is after price
I think Aud did quit, several years ago....
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Do you think, if Audley hadn't just been immediately given a guaranteed mil for fighting no-hopers on the BBC, he would have worked harder and ended up a better fighter?
Tea Drinker for Life, but preaching tolerance for the Children of Coffee.
^ who knows, but it was a shameful series of fights, absolutely death knell for boxing on the beeb. Damn you Frauders!
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WATCH: Selena Gomez thanks Demi Lovato in Humanitarian Award speech
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Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato each picked up honors at Thursday's Unite4:Humanity event, with Lovato also scoring a Bill Clinton selfie and both young stars looking good on the red carpet.
"By far the coolest award I've received – Young humanitarian award! Beyond proud to represent UNICEF since I was 17," wrote Gomez on Instagram, posting a pic with her trophy (see below).
In her acceptance speech, Gomez thanked her family for teaching her to give back, spoke about the amazing work UNICEF does in terrible circumstances, and then turned her attention to Lovato.
"I want to thank Demi… just the fact that we're here at 21 years old, and we've always talked about using our voice to help this generation… Sometimes I feel like we're the only ones holding the fort and I'm so thankful for you to inspire me every day," said Gomez.
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Khloe Kardashian & The Game get their twerk on
Khloe Kardashian is doing exactly what a woman in her late 20′s should be doing….dancing the night away!
While many are giving the reality show star a side-eye for being caught dancing with rapper The Game, especially since she's still technically married (but in the process of divorcing) to troubled husband Lamar Odom, "there's nothing wrong with a little late night twerk." After all, she's spent the better part of a year dodging paparazzi and nasty rumors about Lamar, she's earned a night out.
Khloe, joined by her mom Kris Jenner, partied it up Monday night at Tru Hollywood night club where she and Game were joint hosts of a special private event called Dream at Tru. At one point during the evening, Khloe twerked very hard on The Game, and yelled to the crowd, "I'm single and ready to mingle."
The pair have been spotted hanging out over the last couple of months, but have always denied that there was anything more going on than just friendship between the two of them. But, is this the beginning of a summer romance?!
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When I visit certain Web sites, I often get the error message of "Done, but with errors on page." What does that mean and is there anything I can do to fix it? Please help!
Well, to begin, this error usually only shows up in Internet Explorer and it mainly has to do with JavaScript. If the Web site you're trying to view uses JavaScript, you may run into a script related error, which triggers the "Done, but with errors on page" message. It is usually generated by an error in the site's code and unless you have access to that code, you probably won't be able to fix the error yourself. Once the problem hits a Web site's code, only the developers of the site can get in and fix it. It looks like this, by the way:
However, when that error pops up, you should still be able to see most of the site. Just keep in mind that some of its parts may not function correctly. You might have a missing image or animation here or there, but most of the site should still be visible. Now, I know some of you may be worried about the error affecting your computer. You may be thinking that it's going to harm your PC. Well, I assure you it won't. The problem lies within that Web site only and there's no way it could damage your computer. Plus, if you go and visit other sites, you'll see that they load up just fine. And once the creators of the other site fix their code, that one will be viewable again as well.
In addition, if you're a Web site designer or editor yourself, you'll want to keep an eye on your site and make sure the "Done, but with errors on page" message doesn't pop up at any time. If it does, just go in and look through your source code. The problem usually comes from an improper syntax, an incomplete code or a script that is placed in the wrong HTML section. Just take a look at those things and you should be able to fix the error rather quickly. Then your site will be back up and running the way it should be.
As you can see, this error message isn't one to panic about. It's unfortunate that it happens, but there's not really anything you can do about it yourself. If there's any way you can contact the designer of the Web site, do so. They may not even know there's a problem, but if you tell them, I'm sure they'll get it fixed right away. Otherwise, you'll just have to sit tight and keep checking back until the problem is solved. Luckily, it's not an error message that can ruin your whole day. At least it shouldn't!
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TOPIC: When I knew I needed help
When to get help is a personal decision. Here's a good rule of thumb, though: if you're feeling increasingly isolated and alone, yet are trying to convince yourself you don't need help, you probably do.
He said, "I hate to tell you Stacy, but I think you got PTSD." - Stacy Pearsall, US Air Force


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Marcassin Marcassin Vineyard Chardonnay 2008
Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
Winemaker's Notes
This extraordinary effort is unquestionably the "Chardonnay of the Vintage." In fact, it may be the "Chardonnay of the Decade."
Critical Acclaim
The Wine Advocate - "Utterly perfect, the 2008 Chardonnay Marcassin Estate is a dead-ringer for the 2007, but slightly richer and longer, as hard as that may be to believe. This extraordinary effort is unquestionably the "Chardonnay of the Vintage." In fact, it may be the "Chardonnay of the Decade." Brioche, nectarine, citrus and orange blossom notes intermixed with a liqueur of rocks, great acid, phenomenal concentration and staggering length result in a sublime Chardonnay that should drink well for 15+ years."
Wine Spectator - "A sweeping display of Chardonnay finesse, this is mature, with rich, expansive notes of fig, honeysuckle, roasted marshmallow and light toasty oak, turning creamy and delicate on the finish, with an aftertaste of anise. Drink now through 2016. 675 cases made."
Marcassin Winery
If you haven't heard of Helen Turley, or tasted one of her wines, you've definitely not been paying close enough attention to the wines coming out of California in the last 10 years. She is arguably one of the most influential winemakers in the business, receiving critical acclaim for almost every wine she touches. Aside from her own boutique winery, Marcassin, which she runs with husband John Wetlaufer, Helen has been the consulting winemaker for some of the best wineries in the country – Colgin, Bryant Family, Martinelli – just to name a few.
Marcassin (french for 'young wild boar') is a VERY small winery – in fact it's so small that the wines have actually been made at the Martinelli winery in Russian River Valley. Located on the Sonoma Coast, the Marcassin vineyard is planted to 50/50 Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and is about 10 acres in size. Fruit for the other vineyard designated wines is sourced from other neighboring vineyards. Marcassin will always be a small winery; John & Helen feel the perfect size is 100 barrels, enough for 2,500 cases.
Helen's winemaking philosophy is simple: great vineyards, meticulously farmed, limited yield, long hang time and natural yeast. She approaches every project with these same priorities. View all Marcassin Wines
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Twice as large as Napa in size, Sonoma County only makes about half as much wine as its northeasterly neighbor. Because of its vast size, however, Sonoma is able to achieve far more diversity within its borders, which include sub-AVAs that are climatically varied. The atmosphere of Sonoma is decidedly laid-back and down-to-earth, but the wines are serious and well-made, ranging in style from subtle and elegant to rich and powerful. Grape varieties are more varied here, from Pinot Noir and Zinfandel to Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.
Notable FactsThe largest sub-AVAs of Sonoma include Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley, Alexander Valley and Sonoma Valley. Each sub-AVA, with its own micro-climate, is unique in its grape varieties and styles of wine. Dry Creek makes a mean Zinfandel while Russian River produces stand up Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Alexander Valley makes some of the better Cabernet Sauvignons in the county and Sonoma Valley creates excellent wines from all the above varieties. Other grapes found throughout Sonoma include Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Syrah.
About CaliforniaIt's not rare to see a wine's country of origin listed as "California." A country unto itself in the wine world, California makes enough varieties and styles to match many European wine countries. It produces a diverse range of wines that span the quality spectrum.
The most famous of the California wine regions is Napa Valley, and these wines are certainly outstanding – but it's not as broad and diverse as its larger neighbor, Sonoma County. Down south, Santa Barbara's Santa Maria Valley is well-known for its Rhône blends, as well as cool-climate varieties like Pinot and Chardonnay. The Central Coast, the largest California AVA, has many different microclimates that lead to a wide range of wines with many sub-AVAs.
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Speedy delivery to my door; easy to construct; excellent way to get your heartrate up indoors- more endurance needed than expected. Right now I feel lucky to make it 5 minutes jumping and that isn't with my feet fully in the air {and I consider myself in shape}!
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I use this trampoline almost every day for fitness. I really like the versatility it provides because of the shape and size. Not only can I jump and run, I can lay on it and do ab work too, as well as use the included bands for upper body resistance. Even when I jump really high it seems to be very stable. I'm having a great time!
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Able to use whenever I want. Love that it tracks steps, makes me want to step longer
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Researchers at Ohio State University say they have developed a way to create energy from coal while eliminating most of the harmful carbon dioxide that comes from burning it.
The scientists say that it's because they don't burn the fossil fuel -- they use a chemical reaction to draw its energy.
The Columbus Dispatch (http://bit.ly/WuEFhy ) reports that the researchers are touting it as a huge step toward the promise of "clean coal."
Researchers at OSU say they have been able to chemically burn coal longer than in any other test worldwide.
The work is funded in part by the U.S. Department of Energy. The project is now moving to a larger-scale study at the agency's U.S. National Carbon Capture Center in Wilsonville, Ala.
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EMERYVILLE (AP) - The journey east on Amtrak's California Zephyr train is as good as the destination. Riding the rails from the San Francisco Bay area to Reno, Nev., offers beautiful views and a tangible sense of history on the route over the Sierra Nevada mountain range that helped bring America together after the Civil War.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - After a win at Minnesota's Capitol, an electric car manufacturer is closer to the license it needs to open retail stores over the objection of traditional auto dealers.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Hyperbaric chambers have been used for decades to treat divers with the bends, burn victims and people with traumatic injuries, but in Florida and a handful of other states they're increasingly being used on ailing pets.
The 2013 Cruze Eco features a few fuel-minded nip/tucks that also help make its looks more appealing.
For those who were around back in the summer of 1974 with the incessant TV coverage of Watergate and the self-destruction of a president, Southern California's Nixon Presidential Library will be like a step back in time. For those who only heard about it, the library will help explain why people remember those events so vividly.
DETROIT (AP) - Ford is moving production of a popular small engine from Spain to Cleveland as sales of four-cylinder motors rise.
DETROIT (AP) - For those who like to drive fast but still haul people, Chevrolet is reviving the big rear-wheel-drive muscle car sedan.
The 2013 Soul is still the same urban crossover suitable for any lifestyle.
TRACY – Spring is near and Tracy Nissan is ready for it with the sporty new 370Z.
DETROIT (AP) - If there's one thing you can count on, it's your car.
DETROIT (AP) - General Motors is following the Volkswagen playbook by bringing a diesel-powered small car from Europe to the United States.
DETROIT (AP) - Kia is continuing its climb into upscale territory with a new crossover prototype unveiled Thursday at the Chicago Auto Show.
DETROIT (AP) - After a 30-year absence, Italy's storied Alfa Romeo brand will return to the United States later this year with a new two-seat compact sports car.
There's nothing all that sophisticated about the Toyota Camry Hybrid, except how it easily doles out 36, 37, 38 mpg around town and 41-plus on the highway.
If you're looking for a last-minute Valentine's Day gift, don't overlook the gift of travel. The beauty of giving a trip is that you get two chances to make a lasting impression on your Significant Other: 1/ when you give the gift, and 2/ when you use the gift.
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Vince Gill's new album a tribute to Buck Owens & Merle Haggard
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Vince Gill is paying homage to a couple of country legends with his next album. The country star has teamed up with steel guitarist Paul Franklin on Bakersfield, a ten-track tribute disc honoring Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and their backing bands.
Vince says he really enjoyed making the album, calling it fun to sing a whole record of "the greatest songs ever." Gill adds that he's really proud of the way he uses his vocals to salute the country legends. He explains that he adapted Owens and Haggard's vocal style, so listeners won't find much vibrato in his voice on the Owens songs, and with the Haggard tracks it will "come down to a low note and that quiver."
Tracks on Bakersfield include Buck's hits "Foolin' Round" and "Nobody's Fool But Yours," along with Haggard's "Branded Man" and "The Fightin' Side Of Me." Haggard is even endorsing the album. He writes in the liner notes that he can "only give the entire project a big ole double, thumbs up!" Gill and Franklin's Bakersfield will be in stores on June 30th.
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When do you start developing milk in ur breasts during pregnancy?
kgb answers » Health & Body » Pregnancy » When do you start developing milk in ur breasts during pregnancy?
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Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) offers counseling and therapy to help students address how to manage, cope and grow with the stress associated with school and life. The primary goal of counseling is to help students develop the personal awareness and skills necessary to overcome problems and to develop in ways that will allow them to take advantage of the educational opportunities at the university.
Counseling & Psychological Services is pleased to announce that we have been granted full accreditation by the International Association of Counseling Services. IACS is the premier accrediting agency for University and College Counseling Services.
In the wake of tragedies close to home, we at CAPS would like to extend our support for those grieving and to remind our students of the importance of self-care. It is common for psychological symptoms to flare up during times of loss, and it is important for those affected by this tragedy to engage in healthy coping and to seek out support through friends, family, and/or loved ones.
CAPS is offering additional crisis appointments this week to help those struggling with their grief. If you feel you may need support, please do not hesitate to call us to schedule an appointment at (850) 474-2420, or seek out our Self-Help Resources on our website.
Follow this link for information and for help on Coping with Tragedy.
Follow this link for information on Grief.
Take care.
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Please NOTE: CAPS is closed when the UWF campus closes for winter break or for weather emergencies that result in a campus closure. CAPS remains open for emergency appointments during semester breaks when the UWF campus is still open for business.
UWF students are eligible for most services only during each semester they are enrolled. Most students, however, do not enroll for all three semesters each year and as a result may experience difficulty maintaining on-going medical and mental health care. In an effort to assist with this issue we have developed a Bridge to Good Health (BGH) Program that UWF students can opt to participate in to be eligible for services in an "off" semester.
Please visit the UWF Bridge to Good Health page for more information.
Follow this link to download the UWF Bridge to Good Health information in PDF format.
Counseling and Psychological Services now offers an online screening for mood and anxiety disorders. This free screening is anonymous and available to all University of West Florida students. To get started, click on the button below.Depression and Anxiety Screening
We are fortunate that UWF is located in such a beautiful area of the Gulf Coast. However, along with our good fortune comes the increased risk of natural disasters, such as hurricanes. Dealing with any tragedy is difficult, especially for students who are already dealing with being away from home and feeling the stress brought on by being in college. Click the button below to find some common responses to tragedy and traumatic events and additional tips for coping and self care.Coping with a Natural Disaster
Terrorism by definition is designed to evoke terror in people and for most people it does a pretty good job of achieving its intent. Knowledge or experience of random, unprovoked acts of violence often leaves people feeling helpless, hopeless, vulnerable, and angry. Terrorists intentionally attack defenseless citizens so that all individuals feel vulnerable, not just those in the military or those taking a stand against a set of ideas or beliefs. Terrorism in our world is a chronic stressor that each person has to find a way to build resilience to and cope with.Coping with Terrorism


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GSA Creates Center for Acquisition Excellence
May 10, 2004
Contact: Viki Reath (202) 501-1499
WASHINGTON – The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) today announced that its Federal Supply Service (FSS) has created the FSS Center for Acquisition Excellence to provide education and training on GSA Schedules, Global Supply, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), GSA Advantage!® and e-Buy.
The FSS Center for Acquisition Excellence is a no fee, e-Learning Center that operates 24/7. The New FSS Center for Acquisition excellence will debut at the GSA Expo in Orlando, May 11-13, 2004. There will be 25 computer terminals available for federal visitors and members of the press to preview the on-line training courses. The majority of the on-line and classroom training courses qualify for Continuing Education Units.
"We are committed to providing the training and education necessary to arm the federal buying community with the tools and knowledge required to perform best-value acquisitions," said FSS Commissioner Donna Bennett. "The FSS Center for Acquisition Excellence increases the breadth and depth of GSA's successful U-MAS training program, by adding courses and online learning."
The FSS Center for Acquisition Excellence and the Defense Acquisition University, as
federal partners, will continue to develop training materials and share educational opportunities, course materials, best practices, selected research and strategic partnership information.
GSA is a centralized federal procurement, property management, and policy agency, created by Congress to improve government efficiency and help federal agencies better serve the public. It acquires, on behalf of federal agencies, office space, equipment, telecommunications, information technology, supplies and services. It also plays a key role in developing and implementing government-wide policies. GSA's 13,000 associates provide services and solutions for the office operations of more than one million federal workers located in more than 8,000 government-owned and leased buildings in 2,000 U.S. communities.


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My name is F'da F'da and I'm editor of the excellent new and FREE 2Excess magazine. Some of you may have seen issue 2 which covered MMA / Ultimate Fighting. The article shook-up a few of our less extreme readers who see your sport as nothing but gratuitous violence (wankers). So we're now looking for MMA fighters to interview who partake in other extreme sports apart from MMA. Hopefully, if we find anyone willing to be but under the spotlight, we will be doing further articles on MMA in 2Excess but IT'S UP TO YOU! So if you are a crossover MMA fighter and would like to be interviewed then please contact Angie:
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Daft Punk earn first top ten hit with 'Get Lucky'
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We're up all night to get lucky, and it looks like "Get Lucky" is Daft Punk's lucky single. The Pharrell-assisted track jumps five spots to number ten on this week's Billboard Hot 100, giving the French DJ duo the first top-ten hit of their two-decade-long career.
The robots' previous high-water mark was 61, which they hit twice with "Around the World" in 1997 and "One More Time" in 2001.
Daft Punk released "Get Lucky" last month as the lead single from their long-awaited new album Random Access Memories, which just arrived in stores on Tuesday. It's the duo's first full-length studio effort since 2005's Human After All.


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Hi, I am running BT4 on vmware. Everything is working fine except for a problem with SSLStrip.
Most of the time it is working fine, but from time to time I get a error message when trying to start SSLStrip, and this comes after the startup command:
Traceback ( most recent call last )
File "/usr/bin/sslstrip", line 254, in <module>
File "usr/bin/sslstrip", line 246, in main
server = ThreadingHHTPserver ((,"listenPort) StripProxy)
File "usr/lib/python2.5/SocketServer.py", line 330, in _init_
File "usr/lib/python2.5/BaseHTTPServer.py", line 101, in server_bind
socketServer. TCPServer.server_bind(self)
File "usr/lib/python2.5/SocketServer.py, line 341, in server_bind
File "<string>", line 1, in bind
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Manning Match-Up Week Two - September 12
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Four games this week feature Manning Award Watch Listers facing each other, but the selection for this week's Manning Match-Up is Houston playing at Oklahoma State (2:30 p.m. CT, FSN). Oklahoma State features highly-touted Zac Robinson at quarterback, but Houston counters with under-exposed potential breakout star Case Keenum calling the signals.
Robinson threw for over 3,000 yards with 25 touchdowns last year. In Saturday's season-opener, his numbers may not have been eye-popping (11-of-22 for 135 yards and two touchdowns), but the result was - the Cowboys upended SEC power Georgia, 24-10, in a key inter-conference showdown.
After the big win in the opener, Robinson and the Cowboys would be best off not over-looking Conference USA foe Houston. The Cougars are led by Keenum and his video-game numbers - he threw for over 5,000 yards and 44 touchdowns in 2008. He kicked off the 2009 season by simply tallying 359 yards and four touchdowns in a rout of Northwestern State from the FCS. Houston is considered a potential BCS buster and a win over Big 12 power Oklahoma State would put the Cougars solidly in the picture with Boise State and BYU.
Manning Match-Ups, Week 2Houston (Case Keenum) at Oklahoma State (Zac Robinson), 2:30 p.m. CT, FSN
Iowa (Ricky Stanzi) at Iowa State (Austen Arnaud), 11:05 a.m. CT, FSN
Troy (Levi Brown) at Florida (Tim Tebow), 11:21 a.m. CT, ESPN-GP
Kansas (Todd Reesing) at UTEP (Trevor Vittatoe), 6:30 p.m. CT, CBSC
Manning Award Stars of the Week:From the players selected to the preseason Watch List for the Manning Award, here are some of the standouts stars from the opening weekend:
Daryll Clark, Penn State
29-of-40, 253 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT in dominant performance over Akron
Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame
15-of-18, 315 yards, 4 TDs, 0 INT in shutout victory over Nevada
Max Hall, BYU
26-of-38, 329 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INT in shocking upset of Oklahoma
Jacoby Harris, Miami
21-of-34, 386 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INT in key intrastate/ACCC win over Florida State
Jerrod Johnson, Texas A&M
31-of-41, 349 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT in blowout of New Mexico
Tony Pike, Cincinnati
27-of-34, 362 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT in convincing rout of Rutgers in Big East opener
Tyler Sheehan, Bowling Green
32-of-44, 339 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT in surprisingly routine victory over solid Troy
Manning Award Players to Watch:The Manning Award Watch List will be revised in mid-October. Here's a look at first-week numbers from five quarterbacks making a bid to join the Watch List:
Matt Barkley, USC
15-of-19, 233 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT in debut for true freshman against San Jose State
Jonathan Crompton, Tennessee
21-of-28, 233 yards, 5 TDs, 2 INT in rout of Western Kentucky
Blaine Gabbert, Missouri
25-of-33, 319 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INT in impressive 37-9 win over Illinois
Kevin Riley, Cal
17-of-26, 298 yards, 5 TDs, 0 INT in impressive revenge win over Maryland
Joe Webb, UAB
12-of-15, 221 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INT with 194 rushing yards (2 TDs) in win over Rice
The Manning Award was created by the Allstate Sugar Bowl in honor of the college football accomplishments of Archie, Peyton and Eli Manning. It is the only quarterback award that takes into consideration the candidates' bowl performances.
While the preseason Watch List includes just 38 quarterbacks, every quarterback in the nation remains eligible for the honor. Additional quarterbacks may be added to the Watch List after the start of the season. Ten finalists will be determined by a selected panel of national media covering college football, as well as each of the Mannings. That list will be released on Monday, Nov. 30. The winner will be announced on Thursday, Jan. 14.
2009-10 Manning Award Watch List Photo Gallery
The first five winners of the Manning Award reads like a Who's Who list at the quarterback position. USC's Matt Leinart was the inaugural winner of the award in 2005, followed by Texas' Vince Young in 2006. Both went on to be top 10 NFL draft picks. In 2007, LSU's JaMarcus Russell earned the award and was the NFL's No. 1 draft pick. Boston College's Matt Ryan claimed the award in 2008 and was drafted No. 3, quickly becoming the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons. Last year's winner was Florida's Tim Tebow, who will bid to become the first repeat winner this season.


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i figured id start up this little thread to get a few different point of views.i was reading this article last night on theinertia.com about the bodyboarder who stuffed dave wasselhoff in tahiti.i heard wassels story,then i heard the local.il post the article later since i cant find it on this computer.
so basically u have teahupoo,which is a zoo.then u have great world class waves in the background that pros usually dont flock to.first off im a surfer,and im going against a surfer and agreeing with the local spongers.according to the local,pro tow teams like wassel showed up at their local break.the spongers are paddling these monsters.after waiting over an hour and being stuffed by wassel,the sponger sed fuk it im going.the wipeout nearly killed both of them.what disturbs me the most is what happens next.a ski driver pulls up to the kid who just lost his sponge,talks some shyt like was that u who dropped in on my man?instead of pulling the local to safety the ski takes off.now as most of us know,reef breaks are mostly remote and u need a boat or popeye arms to paddle out.so this local ends up having to swim in through the reefs to the beachbreaks to get washed up on the rocks with no floatation.the kid said he didnt think he was going to make it,but the longer he prolonged it,hell never make it out the ocean.
the poor locals of tahiti wait for swells too.and they dont hit up chopes,they like to keep to theirselves.when rich pro surfers,who can fly anywhere they want,decide hey lets go crash the party over at this uncrowded waves,and start burning the locals.i think of it like put urself in their shoes.if youv been waiting all week for that swell to arrive,u show up with your local boys,and theres 300 outsiders out with skis,running people over,only rescuing their friends,how would u feel.to be honest id be out there with a knife cutting leashes like kenny powers.i remember during hurricane leslie last yr,there was a comp in obx,and the locals were complaining how dangerous it was from the crowds.everyone was getting injured.
last,id like to say i think dave wassel is a retarded kook who should stick to lifeguarding.his jokes are stupid,he makes no sense,and he occasionally scores a great wave.just because your a good surfer dont make u a good person.how would the hawaiians feel if all the tahitian locals show up for the swell of the year at pipe and say hey were going on every wave,dont care whos on it,were droppin in on them,and id say thats fair due to what they do in tahiti.im happy nj doesnt have world class reef breaks where these aszholes have to show up and ruin it for the locals.they have the money to go surf somewhere else,we dont.
so how would u folks solve a problem like this if it happened at your local spot?would there be a need for a new da hui who regulates the breaks,or simply beat up and trash the pros and their rides when they show up.remember u are an outsider,its not america.some of those tahitian kids look like terrorists lol.im sure they dont have the same laws as we do,and disrespectful pros can end up missing.most of the pros are good,but theres a few bad apples out there.what would be the best way to combat this mission?
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John Basil has had more records pass through his hands than there are jobbed boobs in Southern California. Basil not only has owned several thousand of them (records, not boobs), but he has possessed thousands of the highest quality specimens, the likes of which have been envied by the wax-hoarding cognoscenti for decades. He currently owns about 3,000 vinyl recordings, but Basil figures that, at its peak, his collection topped 15,000. (He began accumulating records at age 12 in 1979.) His collection today is meticulously organized: library, sound effects/environmental/concept, soundtracks, rock (divided by country), American soul jazz/funk, 20th-century electronic, international, classical, spoken-word/incredibly strange. Other oddities include recordings about Buckminster Fuller, drugs, Walt Whitman's poetry, black American dialectsand ventriloquism. "Those are the most twisted," Basil says. "I like twisted."
She's played the bad: the alcohol-guzzling hellion Martha in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf.She's played the good: the idealistic Helen Gahagan Douglas chopped into so much political mincemeat by an embryonic Tricky Dick in But Not for Me.But whether playing the whore or the saint, the accuser or accused, the victim or victimizer, Gehringer brings a grace, class and poise to her myriad characters that few actors can match. Gehringer, who lives in Laguna Beach, has been nominated for more OC Weekly Theater Awards than anyone, and she is one of the few two-time winners. She won in 1998 for Good as Newand in 2005 for perhaps her most stunning performance to date: SCR's Retreat From Moscow,in which she eloquently, acerbically and quite amusingly showed that even hectoring battle-axes are people, too. Oh, and consider this: Her great-uncle is Charlie Gehringer. Yes, that's right: Charlie Fucking Gehringer! You know? Major League Baseball Hall of Famer? Tried out for Ty Cobb? Suited up against Babe Ruth and alongside Hank Greenberg and Goose Goslin? Dominated the 1934 World Series in a losing effort? Probably could have found a cure for polio if he hadn't been so busy perfecting the sacrifice bunt?
They may not get the living wages, the multigrain bagels or cases of Perrier like those privileged souls who perform on the county's few professional stages, but actors who exercise their craft on the county's storefront- and community-theater boards work just as hardand some of them are just as talented. Case in point: Mr. Fraley. There's no other actor, union or otherwise, who's more versatile or watchable. The guy has created some of the most memorable performances in the history of Orange County's most continually interesting theater company, Rude Guerrilla. How versatile? He's played a gay Christ-like figure in Corpus Christi, and he's played Satan himself in The History of the Devil.But whether playing larger-than-life leading roles, Andy Warhol drag queens (Candy and Dorothy), psychotic medical experimenters (Cleansed),or leaders of ill-fated expeditions to the North Pole (Terra Nova),Fraley somehow manages to make all his characters achingly real. As sick, twisted, holy or profane as the role may be, Fraley imbues it with a convincing air of honesty, compassion and moral questioning.
Anaheim quartet the WillowzRichie James Follin (vocals/guitar), Loren Humphrey (drums), Jessica Reynoza (bass/vocals) and Aric Bohn (guitar/vocals)formed in 2002 and shortly thereafter had a couple of their tunes on the soundtrack to director Michel Gondry's Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and The Science of Sleep. Rolling Stone and Spin are on their jock, too, but don't hold that against the Willowz. Heady accomplishments and kudos for such a young band, but the Willowz haven't let that inflate their egos or force them to bland out. Instead, they've rampaged back with Chautauqua (Dim Mak), a brash refinement of the slashing, tuneful garage rock of 2004's Are Coming and 2005's Talk in Circles. The Willowz understandably draw a lot of White Stripes comparisons: Both groups embrace rock's pre-Summer of Love innocence and bare-bones raucousness while showing respect for its blues and R&B progenitors. Follin's vocals resemble Jack White's, but the former's are even higher and more dynamic than the ex-Detroit star's; that could be down to the Willowz's habit of having Reynoza sing in unison with or slightly behind Follin's lines. Together, they cohere into that sexy snarl Neil Hagerty and Jennifer Herrema mastered so well in Royal Trux. Thankfully, Humphrey is a better drummer than Meg White. In their earlier days, the Willowz busted a lot of familiar garage-rock moves, but did so with brash panache. The Willowz retain vestigial traces of that m.o., but they've clearly progressed, and in the process, they've positioned themselves as a unit destined to have a long, fruitful careerespecially if Michel Gondry keeps making movies.
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Randomized Control Trial of a Virtual Patient Advocate for Preconception Care
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This study is to examine the effectiveness of a health communication system (Gabby) that assesses preconception health risks and tailors the education and intervention to each subject, based on her health risks. This project specifically targets young Black or African American women in order to reduce major disparities in birth outcomes. Clinicians do not have time to assess for the over 100 preconception health risks that can impact birth outcomes; the investigators system can streamline that assessment and create a personalized list of risks. Patients can then share their list with clinicians to make their healthcare visits more effective.
The investigators will conduct a two-armed randomized controlled trial (RCT) designed to enroll 530 African American women ages 18-25. After all subjects complete a comprehensive preconception health risk assessment, the intervention group will be trained to use the Gabby system and encouraged to use it at least monthly for one year. The control group will receive a letter listing the risks identified and they will be encouraged to see their clinician to discuss them.
The investigators primary hypothesis will test whether the Gabby system will result in a lower rate of preconception health risks, as defined by CDC, as compared to the control group after 12 months. Secondary outcomes include: measurement of usage rates, dose of exposure, attrition, subject and healthcare provider satisfaction, and number of women with a personalized health plan.
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- Reduction in Number of Preconception Risks [ Time Frame: Baseline and at 12 months after enrollment ]Our primary hypothesis will test whether the Gabby system will result in a lower rate of preconception health risks, as defined by CDC, as compared to the control group after 12 months.
- Dose of Exposure to Virtual Patient Advocate (VPA) System [ Time Frame: 12 months after enrollement (data gathered by online system throughout the 12 month intervention period) ]Frequency of exposure (in other words, number of log-ins) to the VPA system over the course of 12 months. Duration of log-ins will also be considered (average duration of log-in, minimum and maximum duration observed, etc).
- Subject Satisfaction with Virtual Patient Advocate (VPA) system [ Time Frame: 12 months after enrollment ]We will administer a satisfaction survey to all intervention participants to measure their level of satisfaction with the system overall, with the VPA character, and also with specific features of the system.
- Healthcare Provider Satisfaction [ Time Frame: Following the participant's appointment with a primary care provider, at any point during the 12 month intervention period ]We will conduct qualitative interviews with the health care providers of intervention participants, to gather feedback about how the interaction with the VPA did or did not affect the patient-provider interaction.
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- Have access to a computer with internet
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- Do not speak English
- Self-reported pregnant at the time of enrollment
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September 19-20, 2005 – Civic Centre, Prince George
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September 20, 2005
Dakelh Traditional Territory/Prince George, B.C. – We, the assembled treaty, non-treaty and nonaligned nations from across British Columbia that are impacted by the mountain pine beetle epidemic speak with one voice. This coming together of our respective Nations and communities is a remarkable show of unity and organization, made necessary by the single greatest natural disaster our communities have ever faced.
Today, 69 First Nations and 8 First Nations organizations completed an interim action plan – B.C. First Nations Mountain Pine Beetle Action Plan – that addresses our immediate priorities in the face of the beetle's destructive presence in our territories and communities.
Our leadership will be discussing this action plan immediately with Premier Gordon Campbell, who recently assured affected Nations and communities that they would have a say on the province's rollout of the federal government's $100 million 'down payment' to address the crisis.
This pledge is consistent with Forest Minister Rich Coleman's comment today at the forum, who said First Nations' involvement in current provincial and local planning was "not at a level that [he] was happy with." The Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, Tom Christensen, also attended the forum and told us he supports our "effective and meaningful engagement" on the issue.
Therefore, in the spirit of The New Relationship, we expect that the Minister will allocate funds from the $100 million 'down payment' to deal with the crisis after he has fully consulted with the affected First Nations and taken our priorities into account.
The provincial representatives have requested First Nations' support to seek an additional $900 million from Canada to address this epidemic. Prior to that support, First Nations want a bi-lateral agreement with British Columbia as to how those funds will be used.
Chief Harry Pierre of the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council said "our action plan provides our leaders a clear and immediate mandate to engage all levels of government to have this serious matter addressed without delay".
To address our immediate concerns we are initiating an action plan, encompassing:
Grand Chief Ed John of the BC First Nations Leadership Council will immediately bring our action plan forward to the Premier's Office under the auspices of the New Relationship goals and principles arrived at early this year. He said "our priorities identified in the action plan must be achieved if we are ever able to sustain our Nations and communities in the face of this epidemic's destructive path." He stated that we can achieve our objectives because "our unity is moving the political goal posts in this province in our favour".
Chief Stewart Phillip of the BC First Nations Leadership Council, said our coming together is "historically momentous and the greatest sign of hope that our Nations and communities can and will meet the challenges head on".
Regional Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo of the BC First Nations Leadership Council said he wants to let all levels of government know that "our action plan is an interim step on the path toward comprehensive planning and joint-decisions with governments as it relates to the pine beetle epidemic and land use matters generally."
Our emergency forum was held in Lheidli T'enneh territory and was co-hosted by the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council and First Nations Leadership Council of BC, which is composed of the executives of the First Nations Summit, Union of BC Indian Chiefs, and the BC Assembly of First Nations.
For further comment on the B.C. First Nations Mountain Pine Beetle Action Plan contact:
Grand Chief Ed John, (604) 926-9903
Chief Stewart Phillip, (250) 684-0231
BC Regional Chief Shawn Atleo, (604) 922-7733
CSTC Tribal Chief Harry Pierre, (250) 562-6279
See also: http://www.cstc.bc.ca/mpb/
Related Press Releases
September 19, 2005 Leadership Council Welcomes Funds to Combat Beetle Epidemic
September 12, 2005 Adams Lake Indian Band Seeks Equitable Opportunities
September 08, 2005 Mountain Pine Beetle epidemic a 'mega-disaster'
August 31, 2005 BC First Nations & the Mountain Pine Beetle Epidemic
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