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Taxpayers will pay for the travel and hotel costs of private participants joining Prime Minister Stephen Harper's trip to the Middle East, in one of the largest Canadian delegations mounted for a foreign visit.
Mr. Harper flies out Saturday on a trip to Israel, the West Bank and Jordan, on an airplane laden with a delegation that, all told, is expected to number between 150 and 200.
It includes not only government figures – six cabinet ministers, MPs, political staff and diplomats – but also private participants invited by the Prime Minister's Office, such as business people and representatives of Jewish community groups and other non-governmental organizations.
About 30 of those business and community representatives will travel on Mr. Harper's Airbus on the government tab. Many more will pay their own way to fly commercially. The government will pay the hotel bills of all those invited, according to the Prime Minister's Office.
"Typically, when people are invited to fly with the Prime Minister on a trip like this as a part of a delegation, the government of Canada will cover the costs of their travel," Jason MacDonald, the Prime Minister's communications director, said at a press briefing. "It is a significant delegation. This is an important trip, and it's one that's generated a lot of interest."
The Prime Minister's Office hasn't yet released a list of who will be in the delegation, or on the plane. Mr. MacDonald said that information would be released Saturday. He said he didn't have a total number, either, but 200 is "probably high."
No estimate of the cost was provided. News organizations have been told to expect a cost of $8,000 for each journalist, to cover accommodations, ground transportation, media facilities in Jerusalem and Amman, and the flight on Mr. Harper's plane.
He said the government also paid for private participants in other large prime ministerial delegations, on visits to China and India.
But it's clearly Mr. Harper's first trip to Israel, over four days, that has led to the burgeoning invite list, and perhaps the largest-ever delegation for a bilateral visit.
The list, according to some invitees, includes representatives from national organizations such as the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs and B'nai Brith, but also smaller groups such as the Canadian Society for Yad Vashem, the holocaust memorial Mr. Harper will visit, and Canadian Friends of Tel Aviv University, where Mr. Harper will receive an honorary degree.
The 30 who will travel on Mr. Harper's plane are only a portion of the private participants in the delegation.
"I know many who are going, but I don't know anybody who's going on the Prime Minister's plane," said Stephen Adler, executive director of the Canadian Friends of Tel Aviv University. "It seems to be a trip which really has galvanized the Jewish community."
His organization is excited because Mr. Harper will receive an honorary degree from the university, and Mr. Adler, as well as a group of board members and donors, will fly commercially, paying their own airfare, he said. Some will stay with relatives or friends, he said.
The big delegation on this trip, and the government's willingness to pick up the tab, is a concern if "who you know in government allows you to get on the plane," said the NDP foreign affairs critic.
"The question is, what is the process for this?" Paul Dewar said. "Presumably a lot of people wanted to go."Report Typo/Error
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Volume 9, Issue 5: Eschaton
Jack Van Deventer
Part 1 of this article detailed the New Testament prophecies anticipating severe judgment upon the Jews for murdering Christ. In calling for Jesus' death, the Jews had cried out, "Let Him be crucified! His blood be upon us and our children!" The subsequent divine judgment against the Jews was prolonged and widespread, culminating in the destruction of the city of Jerusalem.
The Slaughter of the Jews
Jerusalem (June 3, 66 A.D.)--"So the [Roman] soldiers did not only plunder the place they were sent to, but forcing themselves into every house, they slew its [Jewish] inhabitants; so the citizens fled along the narrow lanes, and the soldiers slew those that they caught, and no method of plunder was omitted; they also caught many of the quiet people, and brought them before Florus, whom he first chastised with stripes, and then crucified. Accordingly, the whole number of those that were destroyed that day, with their wives and children (for they did not spare even the infants themselves), was about 3,600."
Jerusalem and the Temple Destroyed
Josephus described in detail the attempts of the Jews to defend the temple, but in time the temple was filled not with the blood of sacrificial animals, but with the blood of the Jews themselves.
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Date: Sunday, March 7, 2004
Time: 2 p.m. MST
Location: Olson Court, McKale Center (14,545), Tucson, Ariz.
Radio: Wildcat Radio Network (Brian Jeffries/Joe Nehls)
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Arizona State at a glance
Coach: Rob Evans
Location: Tempe, AZ
Starters Returning: 2
2002-03 Record: 20-12 (11-7)
Conference: Pac-10
Post Season: NCAA second round
Last Meeting: Arizona won 93-74 in Tempe. The Wildcats lead the series 131-73.
Good Wins: Temple
Bad Loses: Northwestern
Team Leaders
Scoring: Ike Diogu 22.9 ppg
Rebounding: Diogu 8.7 rpg
Assists: Jason Braxton 4.8 apg
LAST TIME OUT: Arizona handled Washington State 72-60 in Tucson. The Devils lost to Washington 96-72.
OVERVIEW: The biggest story surrounds the fans. After Lute Olson was verbally abused by ASU's student section, many wonder how the Arizona fans will treat Rob Evans who defended his fans.
Olson has said that he hopes the UA fans act with class, but the temptation to ride Evans may be too tough to pass by.
The Sun Devils are down, but this is their season. They have nothing else to play for, so in essence this is their tournament.
The heart and soul of ASU is Ike Diogu. The sophomore power forward leads the Pac-10 in scoring and is a force on the boards. He and Phoenix native Channing Frye have formed a bit of a rivalry and that should intensify as the two are probably the best big men on the Pac-10.
"Channing has a lot of motivation," added Olson. "The thing we don't want him to do is to take it personally. This is about their team against our team. I think he will play very well."
Arizona will likely use a 1-3-1 zone to deny Diogu the ball and aid Frye in terms of picking up fouls. The Cats won't use the zone exclusively, as they need to work on their man-to-man defense.
The Devils are a poor shooting team. They have a lot of atheletes, but not a lot of "basketball players". Essentially, as Diogu goes, so go the Devils.
Their athelticism makes them a good defensive team at times. They will extend the defense out against the Wildcat guards in an effort to make them attack the basket and limit their three-point looks.
"They really get out and harass the ball," Olson said. "They are very aggressive defensively and on the boards. They are the best offensive rebounding teams that we've played to this point of the season."
BEST PLAYER: Diogu is one of the better post players in the nation. The big man has great strength and can score inside and out. The Devils need him to take over the game and free up other scorers.
ASU'S STRENGTHS: ASU is a very good rebounding team. They have athletic forwards who get to the glass. They shoot very well inside the arc. They have some good depth.
ASU'S WEAKNESSES: ASU is inconsistent and have struggled against teams they should be better than. They are not a good outside shooting team.
OUTLOOK: ASU needs to control the pace and hope the Cats are cold from the outside. If the Wildcat guards are hot, they should win. If they struggle then ASU has a chance.
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Saturday, June 11, 2011
Peach-Nectarine Jam (GF)
Imagine buttering rye crisp bread, low-carb crackers or a slice of fresh low-carb bread and spreading a teaspoon (5 mL) of this delicious jam on it.
4 cups chopped ripe peaches (1 L)
2 cups chopped ripe nectarines (500 mL)
3 tbsp lemon juice (45 mL)
3 cups SPLENDA® Granular (750 mL)
1 package No Sugar Needed (49 g)
Fruit Pectin (Bernardin)
1 cup water (250 mL)
1/2 tsp butter (2 mL)
In 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33 cm) glass baking dish, cover six 1-cup (250 mL) jars, lids and rings, a large long-handled spoon and a pair of tongs with boiling water to sterilize. In large kettle, combine peaches and nectarines. Stir in lemon juice. Add SPLENDA® Granular and stir in well. Stir in pectin gradually. Stir in water. Cook over medium high heat and as fruit softens, mash with potato masher (fruit will mostly still be in tiny chunks). Bring to full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Add butter. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with long-handled spoon.
Carefully pick up jar with tongs and tip water out. Place jar on saucer and spoon hot jam to within 1/2-inch (1cm) of rim. Pick up lid with tongs; place on jar. Pick up ring with tongs and screw on jar tightly, using a clean dish towel. Allow to cool. Refrigerate up to 1 year or freeze for much longer storage.(0.9 g carbs per tsp of this jam).
Variations: Strawberry Jam: Use 8 cups (2 L) frozen unsweetened strawberries and 2 tbsp (25 mL) lemon juice. (0.8 g Carbs)
Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam: Use 6 cups (1.5 L) frozen unsweetened strawberries and 2 cups (500 mL) frozen unsweetened, chopped rhubarb, 1 cup (250 mL) water plus 3 tbsp (45 mL) extra water. Omit lemon juice. Chop rhubarb as it cooks and softens. (0.7 g Carbs)
Raspberry or Blueberry Jam: Use 8 cups (2 L) frozen unsweetened raspberries or blueberries, in addition to, 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice. (Raspberry: 0.7 g Carbs) (Blueberry: 0.8 g Carbs)
Helpful Hint: If you're unable to find the particular pectin which is to be used with low-calorie sweeteners, then use light pectin and stir in 1 envelope (15 mL) gelatin softened in 2 tbsp (25 mL) water at end of cooking. Use jam fairly quickly after opening. It should last about 1 month in the refrigerator.
Posted by Jennifer
Labels: Sauces Jams and Misc.
4 comments:
- Patricia said...
I'm going to try and make some of the peach this week...need to see what's available at the grocery store. Our "local" peaches are not ripe just yet. :)
- Monday, June 13, 2011 7:02:00 PM
- Jennifer said...
Hey, Patricia! Nice to "see" you here. I used to make this jam every year when I lived in the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. I froze some of it (just leave about 1/2 an inch clear at the top of the jar) as I made sooo much! It's so tasty! I would do it with apricots as well - very, very good! Better than store bought in my opinion.
- Monday, June 13, 2011 8:04:00 PM
- Eftychia said...
My parents will love this jam. I think I will suprise them...!
- Friday, June 17, 2011 2:48:00 PM
- Jennifer said...
Hi there! Nice to "see" you here too. :)
- Friday, June 17, 2011 2:57:00 PM
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Served 11:00 am to 9:30 pm
From the kitchen
Agedashi Tofu
Deep-Fried tofu with tempura sauce
Tofu Teriyaki
Deep-Fried Tofu with teriyaki sauce
Deep-Fried or Pan-Fried pork dumpling
Deep-Fried shrimp dumpling
Squid Tempura
Shrimp Tempura
Vegetable Tempura
Battered, fried until perfectly crispy
Soft Shell Crab
Batter-fried, light & crispy, served with special sauce
Marinated & grilled chicken wings
Yaki Tory
Grilled chicken & onion on skewers
Tender bits of skewered barbecued beef
Hibachi Shrimp
Beef Tataki
Seared outside, served w/scallion & ponzu sauce
Tatsuta Age
Crispy fried sliced chicken in Japanese style
Dynamite Mussels
New Zealand mussels baked w/spicy yum-yum sauce
From the Sushi Bar
Sushi Appetizer
Chef's choice of assorted raw fish over sushi rice
Sashimi Appetizer
Chef's choice of fresh assorted raw fish
Albacore Tuna Tataki
Seared outside, served w/scallion & ponzu sauce
Pepper Tuna
Seared w/black pepper, served w/ponzu sauce
Spicy Tuna Tataki
Seared w/spicy Japanese shijimi, scallion & ponzu sauce
Treasure Island
Half an avocado under mixed raw fish w/spicy mayo & ponzu sauce
Marinated tako, crab meat, shrimp & mackerel in vinegar served w/seaweed and cucumber
Kani Salad
Crab meat, cucumber, fish roe, scallion, mayonnaise & tempura flakes
Salmon Skin Salad
Salmon skin pieces over salad, served w/ traditional sesame dressing
Squid Salad
Seaweed Salad
Avocado Salad
Sliced avocado over fresh vegetables, served w/sesame dressing
Tai Usuzukuri
Very thinly sliced red snapper served w/ponzu sauce, hot pepper, chopped scallion & raddish
Served with soup & rice battered, fried until perfectly crispy with tempura sauce on the side.
Shrimp Tempura
Shrimp & vegetables
Chicken Tempura
Squid Tempura
Vegetable Tempura
Mixed Vegetables
Matsu Ya Tempura Deluxe
Chicken, Shrimp, fish, crab meat stick & vegetables
Pork, Japanese style deep-fried breaded cutlet w/special sauce
Chicken Katsu
Steak Katsu
Served with soup, salad & rice. Broiled with salt & vegetables
Salmon Shioyaki
Saba Shioyaki (Mackerel)
Ika Sugata Shioyaki (squid)
Ala Carte
Shushi or Sashimi
Tuna – Maguro
White Tuna – Shiro Maguro
Yellowtail – Hamachi
Fresh Salmon- Sake
Smoked Salmon – Smoked Sake
Sea Eel- Unagi
Scallop- Hotategal
Crab Meat- Kani
Flying Fish Roe- Tobiko
Raw Sweet Shrimp- Amaebi
Sea Urchin- Uni(seasonal)
Shrimp- Ebi
Octopus- Tako
Mackerel- Saba
Egg Omelet- Tamago
Tofu Skin- Inari
Squid- Ika
Serf Clam- Hokigai
Salmon Roe- Ikura
Red Snapper- Tai
Tataki- Tuna or Albacore
Spicy Tuna
Spicy Salmon
Spicy Yellowtail
Oven Baked Rolls
TNT Roll
Crab meat, cream cheese, cucumber inside, baked w/scallop, yum-yum sauce
Red Dragon Roll
Crab meat, cream cheese, avocado inside, tuna on top baked w/special sauce, tempura flakes
Brewers Roll
Crab meat, cucumber, avocado inside, salmon on top baked w/mayo, eel sauce
Seafood Dynamite
Yellowtail, spicy tuna, red snapper, white tuna, scallion inside, deep-fried, w/baked special sauce & cheese
Fire Phoenix Roll
Shrimp Tempura, cucumber inside, eel, spicy tuna on top w/spicy sauce
Salad & Soup
Green Salad
Fresh vegetables w/house ginger dressing
Tofu Salad
Sliced tofu over fresh vegetables, served w/sesame dressing
Miso Soup
Soy bean soup w/scallion, seaweed & tofu
Clear Soup
Clear soup w/mushroom, scallion & onion
House Soup (seafood)
Choice of miso or clear soup w/ assorted seafood
Served with soup & salad
Ten Don
Shrimp & vegetable tempura over rice
Oyako Don
Chicken & mixed vegetables broiled w/egg over rice
Katsu Don
Pork cutlet
Fish Tempura Don
Gyu Don
Sliced beef & mixed vegetables broiled w/egg over rice
Una Iyu
Broiled eel w/special sauce
Tekka Don
Sliced Tuna over sushi rice
Chirashi Regular
Assortment of raw fish over sushi rice
Chirashi Deluxe
Lunch Specials
Served 11:00am to 3:00pm
From The Sushi Bar
Served with soup & salad
Sashimi Lunch
With rice, 8 pieces of assorted sashimi (chef's choice)
Sushi Lunch
6 pieces of assorted nigiri sushi ( chef's choice) w/ cucumber roll
Special Maki Combination
Your choice of 3 rolls
From the kitchen
Served with soup, salad & rice
Saba Shioyaki
Salt & broiled mackerel
Salmon Shioyaki
Ton Katsu
pork cutlet Japanese style w/special sauce
Chicken Katsu
Oyako Don
Chicken & vegetables broiled w/ egg over rice
Katsu Don (pork)
Chicke Katsu Don
Ice Cream
Vanilla, Green Tea
Mochi Ice cream
Ice cream ball wrapped w/thin sticky rice flour wraps
Tempura Ice Cream
Deep-fried Ice Cream
Sushi & Sashimi entrees served with miso soup & salad.
Nigiri Sushi A or B
Assorted sushi w/choice of Alaskan roll or California roll
Nigiri Sushi Deluxe
Assorted sushi w/choice of Tempura roll or Spicy Tuna roll
Sashimi Dinner A, B & Deluxe
Assorted fish of Chef's choice
Tuna Lover's Special
Tuna sashimi
Salmon Lover's Special
Salmon sashimi
Yellowtail Lover's Special
Yellowtail sashimi
Sushi & Sashimi Combo
6 pieces of sushi & 9 pieces of Sashimi w/choice of spicy tuna roll or California roll
Matsu Ya Love Boat
8 pieces of sushi & 12 pieces of Sashimi w/one dragon roll & one rainbow roll
Served with soup, salad & rice grilled with special teriyaki sauce & vegetables
Chicken Teriyaki
Steak Teriyaki
Shrimp Teriyaki
Salmon Teriyaki
Tofu Teriyaki
Fillet Mignon Teriyaki
Lobster Teriyaki
Matsu Ya Teriyaki Deluxe
Teriyaki shrimp w/choice of steak Teriyaki, chicken Teriyaki, or salmon Teriyaki
Soup & salad, rice & vegetables. Pan-fried, served with ginger sauce & mustard sauce
Hibachi Chicken
Hibachi Shrimp
Hibachi Steak
Hibachi Fillet Mignon
Hibachi Lobster
Rolls or Hand Rolls
Cooked Rolls ~ Hand Rolls ~ Special Rolls
Boston Roll
Avocado, lettuce, mayonnaise & shrimp
Dragon Roll
Shrimp Tempura, cucumber inside, broiled eel, avocado & flying fish roe on top
California Roll
Crab meat, avocado, cucumber
Crab Meat Roll
Crab meat tempura, cucumber
Caterpillar Roll
Broiled eel, cucumber inside, avocado, masago on top w/eel sauce
Dynasty Roll
Broiled eel, cucumber inside, shrimp, avocado, tempura flakes on top w/ special sauce
Royal Roll
Crab meat, cucumber inside, smoked salmon, broiled eel, avocado & masago on top
Futo Maki
Crab meat, cucumber, egg, avocado
Salmon Skin Roll
Broiled salmon skin, cucumber, scallion, masago
Spider Roll
Deep-fried soft shell crab, lettuce, cucumber, avocado & masago
Reef Roll
Smoked salmon, eel, cream cheese inside w/ black fish roe & tempura flakes outside
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Deep-fried Shrimp
Salmon Tempura Roll
Deep-fried salmon, lettuce, cucumber & avocado
Spicy California Roll
Crab meat, cucumber, avocado, spicy sauce inside & masago outside
Eel Roll
Broiled eel & cucumber
Chicken Special Roll
Tempura chicken, cucumber inside, topped w/ avocado & special sauce
Spicy Shrimp Roll
Cooked Shrimp, cream cheese, avocado inside, masago & scallion on top w/ spicy sauce
Alaskan Roll
Smoked Salmon, avocado
Godzilla Roll
Shrimp Tempura, cream cheese inside, scallions & two kinds of masago on top w/ wasabi mayo
Rock 'n Roll
Eel, avocado, masago
New York Roll
Shrimp, avocado, cucumber
Fire Dragon Roll
Cream cheese, crab meat, eel, smoked salmon, deep- fried, w/house special sauce, masago on top
Crunchy California Roll
Crunchy Spicy Tuna Roll
Crunchy Spicy Salmon Roll
Crazy Crunch Roll
Tuna, crab meat, masago deep-fried w/eel sauce
Matsu Ya Sushi Pizza
Seaweed, rice, cream cheese deep-fried toppings: 4 kinds of spicy seafood, fish roe & special sauce
Florida Roll
Tuna, avocado & masago on top
Yellowtail Roll
Yellowtail, scallions & cucumber
Spicy Yellowtail Roll
Yellowtail, scallions, masago & spicy sauce
Chicago Roll
Crab meat, cucumber, avocado, cheese inside, wrapped by salmon
Fujiyama Roll
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, spicy tuna on top w/tempura flakes
Monster Roll
Crab meat tempura, cream cheese, yellowtail inside, wrapped by tuna tataki & eel
Geisha Roll
White tuna, avocado inside, wrapped by crab meat w/ tobiko on top
Rainbow Roll
Crab meat, cucumber inside, tuna, salmon, white fish & avocado on top
Snow White Roll
Spicy yellow tail, avocado inside, wrapped by white tuna on top w/ black tobiko
Tuna Roll
Spicy Tuna Roll
Salmon Roll
Spicy Salmon Roll
Mackerel Roll
Packer Roll
Fried shrimp, cucumber inside, wrapped by tuna
Vegetable Roll
Vegetable Roll
Asparagus Roll
Avocado Roll
Cucumber Roll
Oshinko Roll
Sweet Potato Tempura
Seaweed Salad Roll
Thick Noodles served with salad
Nabeyaki Udon
Noodle soup w/shrimp, fish cake, chicken, vegetables, mussel & egg
Tempura Udon
Noodle soup w/shrimp & vegetable tempura topping
Vegetable Udon
Noodle soup w/ vegetable tempura topping
Vegetable Yaki Udon
Pan-fried noodles w/vegetables
Fish Tempura Udon
Noodle soup w/fish & vegetable tempura topping
Chicken Tempura Udon
Noodle Soup w/chicken & vegetable tempura
In an iron pan served with soup & salad
Beef Sukiyaki
Tender slices of beef served in our special sukiyaki sauce simmered w/tofu, yam noodles & an assortment of vegetables
Seafood Sukiyaki
Chicken Sukiyaki
Vegetable Sukiyaki
Matsu Ya Bento Box
Served with California roll (3 pieces), gyoza (3 pieces), salad, soup & rice.
Vegetable Tempura
Shrimp Tempura
with vegetables
Chicken Katsu
Steak Teriyaki
Salmon Teriyaki
Chicken Teriyaki
Kids Plate
For Children 10 & under. Includes rice & ice cream. Not Available for Take-Out
Tempura Roll, Chicken Teriyaki, Gyoza
Tempura Roll, Steak Teriyaki, Gyoza


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This Autumn Winter, footwear manufacturer Walsh are to release a new collection in homage to traditional craftsmanship. The 'Craftsman Project', branching off from their 'Casual Heritage collection', incorporates well-crafted leathers, suedes and nubucks, combined with beautiful woven fabrics from textile manufacturers across Lancashire and Yorkshire, including a selection from our very own True Heritage range. Designed […]Read More
Our craftsmanship is on display in a new range of Timberland boots now on sale. Eight premium leather casual men's boots and shoes in the Timberland Icon and Authentics range feature A W Hainsworth's 100% navy and olive wool cloth. It is the first time we have worked with Timberland and we're delighted to see […]Read More
For the last few months we have been working very hard behind the scenes on some exciting new developments for AW16/17. The first is our new range of on trend bright shades which we have added to our Vivid Hues Melton range. Vivid Hues Meltons have an invitingly smooth finish and are perfect for jackets […]Read More
We love to see how our customers are using our fabric and we were thrilled when UCA Rochester, Fashion Textiles student, Zoe Childs sent us these images of her stunning graduate collection! Zoe used our versatile black Melton fabric which has a supple durability, perfect for jackets, coats and other outerwear garments. She applied a […]Read More
There was a real buzz of excitement in the air when we visited Selby College earlier this week to see how the Year 2 fashion students were coming along with their Battle of Waterloo project. The last time we saw the girls they left our mill with armfuls of fabric, but walking into the classroom […]Read More
Earlier this week we welcomed a group of Textiles students back to the mill as part of an ongoing community project between Hainsworth and Selby College. Late last year we were asked to participate in a project to support local textiles students and provide a brief for the students to work towards and produce finished […]Read More
Known for her glamorous streetwear, London based fashion designer Katie Eary sent her models down the catwalk at London Fashion Week with the help of Hainsworth. The twisted, glossy work of her favorite contemporary artists Jeff Koons and KAWS set the tone. Koons' balloon dog pieces were re-imagined as prints featuring giant organs, brains, rib […]Read More
We're delighted to be collaborating with leading British menswear designer and Saville Row bespoke tailor Lee Marsh. Marsh, whose clients include Prince William, Prince Harry, Colin Firth, Johnny Depp, Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow, was inspired by our contemporary fabrics. His new – and first – ready-to-wear collection features a capsule collection of garments that can […]Read More
We're excited to be working with the bed retailer Feather & Black to help them launch The London Collection. Their new top-end range of beds, which were designed in London and made in Yorkshire, are on sale at five Feather & Black stores in the capital. Each hand-made bed is upholstered in the same fabric […]Read More
High fashion London menswear designer Jenny Schwarz has collaborated with Yorkshire textile mill Hainsworth to launch her new AW15 collection. Schwarz, whose fans include TV presenter Graham Norton, actor Rupert Evans and musicians Labrinth and Gary Numan, was inspired by the mill's contemporary fabrics. Her new collection features beautifully tailored coats, jackets, sweatshirts and barrel […]Read More


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Community > JD Sports Forum!
NHL Offseason 2013
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Looks like the buyouts are heading into high gear today -
PHI - Briere, Bryzgalov
MON - Kaberle
TB - Lecavalier
Not surprised about Philly since those have been long rumored, but I feel bad for TB/Lecavalier. That has to be a hard move to dump your captain like that simply because of the $$ situation. Will be interested to see where he ends up...
--- Quote from: Jesse James on June 26, 2013, 01:12 PM ---I was 100% for dumping him after last year, but this year he was widely regarded as our best defenseman.
--- End quote ---
Never doubt a Minnesotan D-man, Jesse. I would have thought Alex Goligoski would have taught you that. ;)
Jesse James:
Loved go go and if anything him gone makes me think they're gonna try hard to keep Letang I just don't think he'll do the hometown discount and I (personally) feel Cooke n Dupuis r more important signs...
Rumours around Letang getting an offer somewhere in the ballpark of 8 million per? Aside from the fact that's an absurd overpayment, who the hell else are the Pens going to actual put on the ice?
Jesse James:
No way I'd believe that.... They're also in negotiation with duper n Cooke before 5th... Adams hasn't even been spoken to. I can't believe 8 at all. He's be well beyond any dman in league I think?
Yeah I thought it more than a little insane for that pay scale. I'm just kind of surprised at how much the Pens have thrown out of late. Obviously you want to pay Crosby and Malkin but then you better be hoping for some real good performances from lower end guys.
In other news it's looking like the gauntlet has been thrown in the Phoenix saga. A decision needs to be made by July 2nd. In spite of the massive rumours surrounding Seattle I'd place my money on Quebec City simply because they're in a position so similar to what Winnipeg was in...almost. Their arena is a lot closer (corruption in the government and construction industries notwithstanding) and I think their ownership group is more tangible. I think Seattle is a few years away yet and will get the expansion franchise.
On the other hand it would be better for scheduling if it was Seattle and really, how much worse than Phoenix could it be initially? Plus you can probably get the $170M out of Seattle and then hose Quebec City for well over $200M for an expansion franchise. Plus moving out of a U.S. market to another U.S. market would fit the little weasel's ideals much better.
But neither location is as well prepared as Winnipeg was.
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You might easily walk past the somewhat grimy window of
Full Kee on the edge of Washington's very small
Chinatown, but that would be a big mistake.
Full Kee is a marvel....a consistently excellent Hong
Kong style restaurant with an interesting menu and
outstanding cooking. The regular menu looks like
standard issue Chinese and it may be fine--I never
order from it. The strategy is to order from the
laminated card on the table, the typed sheet inside the
back cover, which translates the Chinese-language
pennants on the wall, point to dishes that your
Chinese neighbors are enjoying, or ask the generally
helpful staff.
My favorite dishes: Hong Kong style won-tons in broth
(succulent shrimp wrapped in a delicate wrapper in a
peppery broth); clams in black bean sauce (the best
version I have ever tasted); crispy fried soft-shelled
crabs (a tempura like preparation that will spoil you
for other crab dishes); Singapore-style rice noodles
(with a haunting curry overtone); beef chow fun with
broccoli (the wide noodles are exceptionally silky);
pork and bean curd strips with black bean sauce; any
shrimp dish; fascinating "hot-pots" including one with
brisket and onions with an anise overtone; and any
vegetable preparation--from broccoli Vietnamese style
with garlic to spinach (stir-fried or steamed) to
watercress to the more exotic like snow pea leaves and
leek flowers...
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Abbas´ Letter to Netanyahu: PA Lost its ´Raison D´etre´ (INN) ISRAEL NATIONAL NEWS) By Elad Benari 04/16/12)
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Israels actions have stripped the Palestinian Authority of its raison d´etre, creating a reality which cannot continue, PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas will say in a letter to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, AFP reported on Sunday.
The French news agencys report was based on a copy it saw of the letter. Abbas recently revealed some of the letter´s contents in a speech in Cairo.
In the letter, which will be delivered to Netanyahu this week, Abbas warns that the current status quo cannot continue, according to the AFP report.
As a result of actions taken by successive Israeli governments, the Palestinian National Authority no longer has any authority, and no meaningful jurisdiction in the political, economic, territorial and security spheres, says the letter.
In other words, the PA lost its raison d´etre which, if it continues, will make it unable to honor its commitments, Abbas says, referring to the multiple agreements signed with Israel since the 1993 Oslo Accords, which brought about the creation of the Palestinian Authority a year later.
We want to avoid sliding towards the one-state option, especially as the current status quo cannot continue, he adds.
Abbas also asks Israel to outline as soon as possible its positions on four key issues: the principle of a two-state solution based on the pre-1967 borders, halting all settlement activity, releasing PA prisoners, and the revocation of all decisions which undermine agreements between the two sides since 2000.
We stand ready to immediately resume negotiations the minute we receive your positive response on these points, Abbas writes, according to AFP.
He reiterates the PAs commitment to non-violence, and asks for Israel´s understanding over the issue of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.
I reiterate our full commitment to a policy of zero tolerance against violence. At the same token, I expect the government of Israel´s understanding that settlement building is eroding the Palestinian people´s trust in Israel´s commitment to reconciliation and the idea of the two-states solution, AFP quoted Abbas as saying in the letter.
The logic is simple: If the Israeli government supports the establishment of a Palestinian state, why does it build on the territory of this state? he says.
The letter will be delivered to Netanyahu during a rare face-to-face meeting with PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad and two other senior officials from Ramallah in Jerusalem later this week.
Tuesdays meeting will be the first top-level meeting between leaders in Jerusalem and Ramallah in over two years.
Last week it was reported that Netanyahu will seek direct talks with Abbas during the meeting.
According to his office, Netanyahu will propose "raising the level of talks" and holding face-to-face negotiations with Abbas.
"At his meeting next week with the Palestinian delegation, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will propose raising the level of the talks to conduct them directly with Abu Mazen," it said, using Abbas´s nom-de-guerre.
"This message will also be passed on through his personal envoy, the lawyer Yitzhak Molcho, who is expected to meet with Abu Mazen and hand him a letter with Israel´s position on a future agreement with the Palestinians," the PMO said.
Peace talks between Israel and the PA have been frozen since Jordan hosted a series of exploratory meetings. The PA refused to continue to talk after those meetings and Abbas continued to impose preconditions on negotiations.
Abbas may be reacting to the fact that the world - and even the Israeli left and Israel´s Arabs - has lost much of its interest in the Palestinian Arab cause, as can be seen by the failed flytilla and March on Jerusalem, one reason being that the Arab Spring has shown where the real problems are. (IsraelNationalNews © 2012 04/16/12)
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In response to CNN journalist Anderson Cooper's recent 36-hour blindness scare, the American Academy of Ophalmology is reminding the public about the damage that too much UV light can inflict on the eyes.
UV light, particularly when it's reflected off of water, ice or snow, can damage the eye's front surface, cause growths on the eye, and increase the risk for cataracts and macular degeneration later in life.
Retinal damage can occur with extreme light exposure such as when looking directly at the sun.
To keep eyes safe from the sun all year round, the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends wearing UV-blocking sunglasses or goggles. Sunglasses should be labeled either UV400 or 100 percent UV protection.
Choose wraparound styles so that the sun's rays can't enter from the side, the academy says.
Other recommendations include wearing a broad brimmed hat, avoiding sun exposure during peak UV hours (midday to early afternoon), and never looking at the sun, which can damage the retina.
More information is available at www.geteyesmart.org
On his show, "Anderson Live," Cooper said he burned his eyeballs while on a boat in Portugal for two hours without sunglasses.


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Williams-Sonoma | Margarita Glasses
These traditional Margarita glasses are perfect for parties. They are classic and have a sturdy stem so your guest won't slosh their drinks while they are getting sloshed.
The irish don't order a mug... they order a pint. Serve your stout up right in these fabulous pints adorned with pewter shamrock and a nod to the Emerald Isle.
Cute! Great upcicled products!
Wouldn't it be cool to have a set of these?Added 7 Years Ago from Anthropologie
A very cool way to recycle old beer bottles and soda bottles. Turn them into drinking glasses.
These are beautiful shot glasses with a bomb shaped frosted interior.
so pretty sure the boyfriend would DEF get a kick outta this one. Just sayin...not too mention, I'm actually quite fascinated by how it looks. hehe.
Icy Bling for your drink. I think it would be fun to make the ice cubes with different colors of fruit juice to add a little color and flavor to a drink.
I actually just got this as a hostess gift and I FREAKING LOVE IT.
These are perfect for anyone who is always using emoticons!
Perfect for your next Mad Tea Party, these 11oz. tumblers practically scream DRINK ME! Printed at the front with Alice in Wonderland designs borrowed from the original John Tenniel illustrations.
These are a fun way to keep everyone remembering which drink is there's. Bonus, its also a fun way to tell everyone your level of drunkeness.
The combination of two wonderful things, drinking and DOGS. Comes with four different kind of dogs.
Glass water bottles. Awesome.
Love this! I gave this to a friend for Christmas and he loved it as well. I think it's a genius idea and even if you don't drink alcohol, it's still perfect to use to cool down your favorite beverage!
Is that a creepy face staring at me or have I just had one too many vodka tonics? Your booze be haunted with these Spooky Tumblers.Tags: home, kitchen, glasses, kitchen tools, beverages, drinking, bartending, Kitchen Gadgets, weirdAdded 8 Years Ago from Wireless
For no particular reason, numbering your glasses seems fun and interesting. Obviously, the design is simple, but it's unique and that's what really matters.Added 9 Years Ago from Blueribbongeneralstore
For some reason or another, I can't stand wine glasses with stems. Not, only will I inevitably knock them over, but also they're less comfortable (for me) to hold. They're cheap too. So, these are the perfect wine glasses for me.
I like breaking this one out when I have my snobby wine friends over for dinner. Then they feel slightly stupid when they're swirling and sniffing their wine out of a dixie cup glass.
Brilliant. Wish the cap was easier to remove to access the shot glass, but oh well. :) Give it to someone as a gift to tell them "Hey, you look like a drunk on the go!"
Wow! $50, not bad at all. This would make a great gift idea for a couple.
How fun are these? Someone is getting them for christmas, I just know it!Added 9 Years Ago from MoMA Store
Mmm martini's in a stainless steel martini glass! The shiny metal adds a sleek modern touch for any occasion. Also, the perfect gift for martini drinks as this martini "glass" is not actually made from glass.Tags: glasses, drinks, metal, martini, stainless steel, bars, beverages, martini glassAdded 9 Years Ago from Sur La Table
WE ALL KNOW HOW MUCH COLLEGE KIDS LOVE TO GET RIPPED! BERKELEY GOT SMART,THEY STARTED TO PUT THEIR LOGO ON THE SHOT GLASSES SO THE STUDENTS WOULD REMEMBER TO GO TO CLASS THE NEXT MORNING!Tags: sports, drinks, beer, beverages, California, university, shot glass, bears, footballAdded 9 Years Ago from Amazon.com
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Sleek martini glasses with a skull and crossbones on the front.Tags: home, kitchen, accessories, glass, entertaining, glasses, drinks, glassware, decorAdded 9 Years Ago from Zgallerie
These look great! I love the old-timey look of Boylan sodas, and now you can enjoy them all the time.
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Test your balancing skills with these wobbly drinking glasses. Bright colors and unique shape makes these interesting and fun. These are durable and dishwasher and microwave safe.
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text: A Member of the murderous Los Zetas Mexican drug cartel has been convicted in a bungled kidnapping scheme and faces life in prison, 1200 WOAI news reports. 36 year old Joes Luis "Chicken" Rodriguez conspired to unlawfully kidnap an Eagle Pass resident and hold him captive in Mexico. Kidnapping for ransom is a main source of income form criminal cartels in Mexico, but it has proven to be far less lucrative in the United States. Chicken Rodriguez was also convicted of helping Los Zetas deliver cocaine from Eagle Pas to San Antnoio, and from there to Cleveland, Memphis, Saginaw Michigan and New York City.


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Sony has finally got the PlayStation Store back up and running, with an absolute ton of new content available for players to download.
The PlayStation Store came back online last night, only a day later than Sony claimed it was going to happen (and then claimed that it had never made that claim in the first place) -- logging in right now will present you with a huge variety of new games, DLC, demos, themes, avatars, videos and PlayStation Plus content.
One thing's still missing, though -- the Welcome Back package isn't yet live. According to Grace Chen, director of the PlayStation Store, the content is "currently in the final stages of testing and will be available to download soon."
The next PlayStation Store update will be tomorrow, and there will be a number of daily special events during E3.
For full details of the new content, check out the official PlayStation Blog post from last night.
This article originally appeared on GamePro.com as PlayStation Store is Back


text: Sandy busts up New Jersey, rebirth promised Add to ... AP Video Published Thursday, Nov. 01, 2012 3:27AM EDT Last updated Thursday, Nov. 01, 2012 3:27AM EDT The New Jersey shore was dealt a punishing blow by Sandy, with storm devastation on a wide scale. The local economy is expected to take a blow, especially in Atlantic City. But the governor is vowing to rebuild. Watch More Video: Christie reopens New Jersey beaches for July 4th Chris Christie takes heat after Sunday beach break John Kerry bids optimistic goodbye at State Department Man comforted New Jersey train victim during death Passenger says New Jersey train 'just never stopped' 'Nice guy...it's just a shock:' New Jersey residents describe bombing suspect New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio: No Evidence of Terror Cell Raw: Video of Elizabeth, New Jersey Explosion 100-year-old woman runs 100-metre race in Vancouver Watch as New Jersey transit cop saves man from oncoming train 'Horror, sadness, grief, disgust': Sandy Hook relative opens up at gun trial A final embrace: Filibuster ends with Sandy Hook victim's story White House: 'Some of Ahmed's teachers failed him' Obama and Spanish king discuss migrant crisis Confused deer jumps through Nebraska hotel window Video: U.S. oil could drop to $20 U.S. oil could drop to $20 Video: New device could save millions from septic shock New device could save millions from septic shock Three boys found stabbed to death in car in L.A. Comments Share via email Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on LinkedIn Print More Related to this Story Video: Obama, Christie tour New Jersey's damaged streets Video: Seaside Heights roller coaster tossed into ocean Video: Historic Atlantic City boardwalk demolished


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Re "Utah liquor cops clamp down on drinks before food" (Tribune, Jan. 10):
My wife and I were victims of the latest Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control crackdown on restaurants serving alcohol. We patronized a favorite eatery; the place was busy, about a 45-minute wait for a table.
"We'll just wait in the bar," I offered.
"I can't serve alcohol unless you have a food order 'in the system,'" the bartender said.
I know Utah's alcohol-only-with-food requirement, but what's this? It was a 45-minute wait, and we wanted cocktails while we waited!
"We'll have the shrimp," I said, putting an order in the system. "But don't bring it. We have no place to eat it." Remember, we were standing in a crowded bar.
Another couple ordered drinks, but they ran afoul of the food/alcohol Catch 22. They can have their drinks when their table is ready. (Aha! The restaurant just lost a sale, probably the point of these rules.)
This crackdown by the great minds at DABC was to solve a problem that doesn't exist, created consternation where the experience should be enjoyable, befuddled servers and patrons alike, caused restaurants to lose revenues and made Utah look stupid … again!
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Director Simon Phillips makes a rare promise about the opening production in Opera Australia's spring season: The Merry Widow will be better in Melbourne than its Sydney performances earlier this year. The reason has nothing to do with the cast, led by Yvonne Kenny as the widow and Jeffrey Black as her suitor, and everything to do with the production's mechanics.
The key to the show is an almost continuously revolving stage, which is essential to the breezy style that Phillips (pictured below) says is the key to his interpretation of the work.
"We had problems with the revolve in Sydney," Phillips says during a break in rehearsals at the State Theatre. "It tended to be a bit erratic, which undercut all that we set out to achieve."
That is probably an understatement and it is easy to imagine the frustration the failure of such a simple piece of machinery caused the production. But six months later and with all his attention devoted to the Melbourne season, Phillips finds it easy to dismiss the earlier problems with a hearty laugh.
He is confident the revolve will work as planned. But he says a second element in the show's concept will remain unfulfilled. The set by Michael Scott-Mitchell was intended to open up into an extended fan but the mechanics have proved too difficult for the Arts Centre, just as they did at the Opera House.
The production moves the setting from Paris at the start of the 20th century to the 1950s, to capture the tone of the Cary Grant-Katharine Hepburn movies of the period.
Kenny as Franz Lehar's wily, coquettish widow who is courted by Black's Count Danilo was described as "gracious and magnetic" in the Sydney production.
It is sung in English in a translation by Jeremy Sams and is considerably shorter than the previous version in the OA's repertoire by Richard Bonynge. Phillips explains that he was not interested in coming up with another version of the existing no-frocks-spared production.
"I hope it has the grace and romance of the original, but we've moved it forward to the 1950s, which is about the last era when a fan was a usual part of female evening attire."
The settings have been stripped back to show off the clothes, while the original art nouveau style has been replaced by art deco.
The Bonynge production included different songs from the era and these have now been dropped. "Everything has been trimmed so that this is now far closer to what Lehar originally wrote," Phillips says. He feels the period touch is appropriate, because it allows him to introduce dancers in the style of Hollywood's Busby Berkeley dance team.
Phillips, who is director of the Melbourne Theatre Company, compares the difficulty in getting the tone right in an operetta such as The Merry Widow with producing a hit comedy in the theatre.
"Many people really don't value comedy and take it for granted, but it is so hard to do properly. Operetta is similar, but the whole cast are so secure in what they do that it is a pleasure to watch them."
He has made one major change to the original - he has reduced Lehar's three acts to two, with an interval cutting the show in half.
To make this work dramatically, he moved a duet between the two leads from the second act to the first, correcting a structural flaw in Lehar's original.
"It's not quite satisfying to end the first act without bringing the two together and we think this slight reworking solves the problem," he says.
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Summer/Winter 2002 Issue (Volume XIV, Number 2) of the North Carolina Wildflower Preservation Society
by Katherine Karr Schlosser
Black cohosh, stem 33 centimeters-height 47 centimeters-width 49 centimeters; black cohosh, stem 19 centimeters- height 32 centimeters - width 35 centimeters, blight ..
Voices echoed through the forest, calling out names and numbers in cadence, competing with the crunch of fallen leaves and the snap of broken branches underfoot as twenty-seven volunteers, mostly female and primarily members of the Garden Clubs of America, moved steadily and noisily through the forest, counting the number and size of black and yellow cohosh plants (Actaea racemosa, previously Cimicifuga racemosa, and Actaea podocarpa). Not your flower-arranging/table setting garden clubbers of old, these women, clad in jeans and well-worn hiking boots, are active in conservation efforts and are genuinely concerned for the environment. Undeterred by the presence of rattlesnakes and black bears, they are participating in a study of the sustainability of forest products.
Sponsored by the Plant Conservation Alliance - Medicinal Plant Working Group, which is facilitated by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in partnership with the Forest Service and representatives from the medicinal commerce, government, academia, and environmental organizations, and with woman-power provided by the Garden Clubs of America-Partners for Plants Initiative and others, the study seeks to determine sustainable levels of harvesting black cohosh, yellow cohosh, and bloodroot. Because of their commercial value, black cohosh and bloodroot face the same fate as that of Panax quinquefolius (American ginseng), which has been harvested to near extinction. Yellow cohosh, with foliage so similar to that of black cohosh that it is indistinguishable to the untrained eye, also faces declining numbers as it is indiscriminately pulled from the ground. Botanists Gary Kauffman of the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests (U.S. Forest Service) and Mary Maruca (Fish and Wildlife Service); and Ed Fletcher, commerce representative, provided leadership for the group.
Black cohosh has long been prized for its use in the treatment of a variety of disorders, from "fevers, nervous disorders, lumbago, rheumatism, snakebites, menstrual irregularities, and childbirth [ .] Research has confirmed estrogenic, hypoglycemic, sedative, and anti-inflammatory activity" (Foster 56). According to James Duke, in a study of 110 menopausal women, "half of whom were given black cohosh root extract, while the other half took an inactive preparation" (323), blood tests in those receiving the black cohosh revealed estrogenic activity. According to Pat Ford (US Fish and Wildlife Service botanist) "In 1998 black cohosh was identified as one of the fastest growing herbal products with an annual increase of over 511 percent from sales in 1997. [In 2001] an amount estimated between 300,000 and 500,000 pounds (dry) were wild-collected ."
Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) has a similar long-term history as a medicinal herb and shows promise as a new crop in the cattle industry. Among other uses, bloodroot extract has been used as a means of treating gingivitis and preventing tooth decay, though there are concerns about its possible exacerbation of glaucoma. More recently, the Commission of European Communities has stimulated interest in bloodroot as it "ordered synthetics phased out of European livestock feed by the end of 2005 because of concerns that antibiotics in meat make pathogens in humans more resistant to certain drugs" (Clark). Added to livestock feed, bloodroot contributes to the fattening of animals without the use of synthetic antibiotics.
Because of the growing interest in these plants by the phytochemical industry, wildcrafting-harvesting from public lands-is on the increase and puts the plants in danger of over-collection. Phytobiotics GmbH, a German company, needs 120 - 150 metric tons of bloodroot per year to produce livestock feed. That's a lot of plants and represents the needs of only one company.
Wildcrafters are happy to supply the need. But unlike wildcrafters of old, who were taught by their parents and grandparents how and when to harvest so there was a crop for the following year, many of today's wildcrafters have no such history. Finding a patch of black cohosh, bloodroot, ginseng, or any other economically desirable plants, they are likely to strip the patch bare, leaving nothing to regenerate.
The Plant Conservation Alliance-Medicinal Plant Working Group, including 10 federal agencies and 145 non-governmental groups, designed a means of studying various harvesting rates on the population of the targeted plants. Two days in early September, Gary Kauffman (National Forest Service in North Carolina) and Mary Maruca, led a group of volunteers deep into the Nantahala National Forest. They had already plotted out twenty 10 meter x 10-meter plots in several locations within forest coves, some separated by as much as three miles to allow for the study of plant populations at varying elevations. The volunteers were divided into working groups of four, with each group assigned to survey four plots. The job of the volunteers was to enter each plot, count the number of targeted plants within the plot, the height and width of each plant, and assess the percentages of associated plants in each plot. Each plot was assigned as a control, a 33% harvest, or a 66% harvest plot.
Among the list of associated herbs identified were Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides), Jack in the pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum), violet (Viola canadensis), white snakeroot (Ageratina altissima), Dutchman's pipe (Aristolochia macrophylla), Rattlesnake plantain (Goodyera pubescens), Rue Anemone (Thalictrum thalictroides), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), buffalo nut, orange fruited horse gentian and American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius). After recording the numbers and sizes of the plants, black cohosh was harvested at the assigned rate. The harvested roots and rhizomes were washed and weighed the same day, then sent with Ed Fletcher for replanting and further study. It is estimated that it takes 15 - 20 plants to equal a pound of dried root.
Conducting the study may not sound terribly difficult until you understand that these plots were on steep sides of the western North Carolina mountains. Maintaining footing while measuring and digging, and trying to keep from destroying other plants, was a challenge. But the most excitement came as one small group of volunteers sat in the middle of the dirt road, eating lunch and resting after a couple of hours of work. Forty-five minutes into the forest on a gravel road, a gentleman was spotted walking toward the group of eight women. Exchanging greetings, one brave volunteer, Anne Abbott, spoke up and said, "What do you have that gun for?" All eyes quickly moved to the side of the walker, and to the pistol strapped to his waist. "It's for rattlesnakes and pit bulls," he explained. "This is heavy rattlesnake country, and there are lots of bear hunters who use pit bulls to circle in on the bears. I'm more afraid of the dogs than the bears," he said. After a bit of pleasant discussion, and a discernible degree of suspicion on the part of both parties, it was ascertained that this was, in fact, a genuine wildcrafter in search of ginseng. He was particularly interested in knowing about our efforts, for he knows that where black cohosh and bloodroot grow, ginseng is often found.
Actually, during the course of this study, only three or four ginseng plants were spotted, creating excitement when they were found. What had once been an abundant plant in this area is now so rare that a sighting is an event. The goal of the current study is to prevent the same fate for black cohosh and bloodroot.
Last year a volunteer group surveyed and harvested twenty plots in another location. Next year, twenty plots will be surveyed in still another location. Then the fourth year, a group will go back to the original site to assess the condition of the various plots. As it takes five years or so for a black cohosh plant to grow to maturity, it is hoped that this study will provide forest service personnel with the information they need to determine how best to manage the limited resources of the forest.
Armed with that information, they can begin to educate wildcrafters and place some limits on harvesting permits that are issued. Of course, that doesn't help with the poachers who enter the national forests illegally-without permits-and gather plants at will. Given the size of national forests and the limited personnel to oversee the public lands, it is difficult to cope with those who strip the forests of plants and animals, some of whom see the activity not as poaching but as their heritage. They follow in the footsteps of their parents and grandparents from days before the federal government bought up the land. Other poachers, those without a family history of plant collecting, simply see the quick, though not so easy, money available for the taking.
The wildcrafter encountered during this study said he gets $280 a pound for dried ginseng root. Gary Kauffman says it can take an average of 300 ginseng plants to yield a pound of dried root. While neither black cohosh nor bloodroot command such lofty prices, over-collection is still a major concern. With this study underway, and efforts of organizations such a Yellow Creek Botanical Institute (which works to encourage phytomedicals as cash crops for farmers), non-timber forest products and mountain farmers might just be saved from extinction.
The volunteers in the black cohosh/bloodroot study, who braved treacherous terrain, snakes, hornets, stinging nettle, poison ivy, and gun-toting wildcrafters, are essential to the process. Their good works yielded much more, though. Camaraderie developed among the workers, along with a growing appreciation of our forests and what they offer.
Other groups, and our environment, can benefit from the example set by the Garden Clubs of America by getting involved in similar sustainability studies.
Duke, James A. The Green Pharmacy.
Emmaus, Pennsylvania: Rodale Press, 1997.
Foster, Steven and James A. Duke. Eastern/Central Medicinal Plants. New York, Houghton Mifflin Company, 1990.
Robin Suggs,Yellow Creek Botanical Institute, P.O. Box 1757, Robbinsville, NC 28771. www.yellowcreek.org
For a full copy of the report from 2001, see: http://www.nps.gov/plants/medicinal/pubs/2001appendixc.htm
Contact information:
Medicinal Plant Working Group: www.nps.gov/plants


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After suffering a congestive heart failure, she passed away on Saturday, February 5 at her residence in Toluca Lake, California.
The "Duke of Hazzard" star Peggy Rea has died. She was 89. The actress passed away after suffering congestive heart failure on Saturday, February 5 at her home in Toluca Lake, California, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Rea made her debut in "I Love Lucy" in 1953, but is best known for playing Boss Hogg's wife Lulu in "The Dukes of Hazzard".
She starred as Cousin Bertha in "All in the Family" and Rose Burtons on "The Waltons", working steadily to rack up TV credits in "The Golden Girls", "Bonanza", "MacGyver", "Step By Step" and "Grace Under Fire".Rea also appeared in feature films including "Cold Turkey", 'Made in America" and "In Country".


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Barnaby Jones/Master of Deception
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|Master of Deception
|February 22, 1979
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|Kenneth C. Gilbert
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Fatal Overture
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A Short Happy Life
|Barnaby Jones — Season Seven
Master of Deception is the twentieth episode of the seventh season of Barnaby Jones, and the one hundred fifty-first episode overall.
Guest Stars: Glenn Corbett (Darryl Enders / Eddie Woods), Markie Post (Linda Woods), Gwen Humble (Kitty)
Co-Starring: Kenneth Tobey (Ron Hagarty), Martin Cassidy (Jeff Peters), Fran Brill (Pauline Enders), Eve McVeagh (Millie Kelley), Sean Fallon Walsh (Security Guard), David Cass (Jimmy Hickock), Lane Allan (Mr. Bellows), M.G. Kelly (Director)
Plot Overview
While searching for a missing computer expert, Barnaby becomes involved with a bigamist who's also involved in industrial sabotage.


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Sacred Narratives
Mystical interpretations of the Quran and the Shahada, the Muslim testification of faith, provide the basis for Sufi beliefs about the nature of the universe.
Ultimate Reality and Divine Beings
According to Sufi belief, the only Ultimately Real Being is God. This doctrine is called "wahdat al-wujud," or Uniqueness of Being.
Human Nature and the Purpose of Existence
Sufi training is aimed at disciplining the soul and body in order to return to a more pure state of being, which is pleasing to God.
Suffering and the Problem of Evil
Alienation from God constitutes the suffering of the Sufi, who seeks, by means of spiritual perfection, to see beyond the veil of the Unreal universe and reunite with the Beloved, God.
Afterlife and Salvation
Islam teaches that Muslims are on a path that will bring them close to God in Paradise after undergoing a final judgment. Sufism adds the belief that it is possible to experience the divine presence in this life as well.


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Matt Damon: Movie air was filthy
Matt Damon found himself covered in dust made of "fecal matter" while shooting his new film, Elysium.
The actor transformed into a buff, shaven-headed, tattooed ex-con for sci-fi film Elysium. It sees his character try to infiltrate a man-made space station where the wealthy live in luxury, while the rest of the population resides in squalor on Earth.
Partly filmed in the world's second-largest garbage dump in Mexico City, the film saw Matt and his co-stars Diego Luna and Sharlto Copley contend with a particularly foul biological hazard. Matt explained they had to "literally eat sh*t".
"It was explained to us that, like any dump anywhere in the world, the dust is actually comprised largely of faecal matter," Matt told Australia's News Limited newspaper group. "So, at the end of every day, as we'd wipe this stuff off, we'd be basically throwing these sh*tty towels at each other."
Directed by Oscar-nominated District 9 director Neill Blomkamp, the film had several unglamorous sets in the garbage dump. Matt recalls one being a waterway - of sorts.
"One of them was called Poo River," said Matt. "Literally, that was, 'OK, can we get everybody down to Poo River for scene 36?'"
Matt said it made for the toughest two weeks of shooting he's ever had. However, the end result was worth it.
"Everybody on the crew recognised that it was a really good idea and it was going to be worth it. It's really one of the best sequences in the movie and I'm really proud of it," he gushed.
Elysium hits cinemas from August.
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lice Jacklet has been an important professional in the Department of Biological Sciences for nearly three decades. After serving as research technician in cell biology and research assistant in developmental neurobiology for 11 years, she was appointed to her current position as Instructional Support Specialist.
Here she coordinates the laboratories for the General Biology program, keeping well organized a cadre of 500 students and 15 graduate teaching assistants. She coordinates all labs and the lectures, places orders for supplies, monitors inventory, supervises the teaching assistants, designs and preps the labs, writes and illustrates the lab exercises, and generally, say colleagues, keeps the entire operation running smoothly a far cry from the situation she faced when first taking over the job. Her goal of providing an atmosphere that can inspire students to seek the excitement of discovery and the pleasure of solving a problem is realized time and again.
After more than 25 years she is now prized, not only in the Department of Biological Sciences, but also across the entire campus for her extraordinary energy and determination, excellent organizational skills, and unselfish commitment to students and this institution.
In addition Jacklet has provided to the external community a stellar array of extra- curricular services. This dedication includes service on seven departmental committees, 22 University-wide committees; service to ten student-related organizations, events, committees, and scholastic endeavors; and workshop presentations for nine classes at five Capital Region elementary schools in five different communities.
Besides her outstanding work in teaching and mentoring students, she has contributed significantly professionally, publishing four textbooks and laboratory manuals, authoring or co-authoring five scientific articles, and authoring ten reviews of major works in the field of biology.
The 1998 Excellence Awards
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Bolnagari keyboard is a phonetic keymap for XKB. It is a hack, but works. It was desiged after the authors lost sanity after trying to use the phonetic keymaps available with IIIMF and compose keys and xmodmap. Its inspired by Devrom keymap available from keyman.
Bolnagri keymap is now included in all Gnu/Linux distributions shipping Xorg. Use keyboard selector or layout switcher in preferences,Refer usage below.
Upstream for Bolnagri is maintained in IndLinux svn Bolnagri map, copy of same is applied in in map of xkeyboard-config
Old releases
Bolnagri-in tarball (137KB)
Old bolnagri tarball (29KB)
deb package
Use Bolnagri-in if using any distro like Debian Etch, Fedora Code 6/7, Ubuntu/Kubuntu 7.04, Suse 10.2, Mandrake 2007 etc.
Fedora Core 8, *buntu 7.10, Debian lenny/sid, Mandriva 2008 etc have bolnagri by default. Select India - Hindi BolNagri in keyboard layout selection
- tar zxvf bolnagri-in.tgz
- cd bolnagri-in
- ./install.sh
Bolnagri old tarball
- tar zxvf bolnagri.tar.gz
- cd bolnagri
- ./install.sh
Prebuilt packages Deb package
- dpkg -i bolnagri_0.1_noarch.deb
Bolnagri-in is enhancment of Indic XKB map (in) available in X windows. To overcome the difficulties in using old bolnagri scheme, the map has been included in the main Indic XKB map as a varaint, avoiding the need of installation in future as the new map becomes part of all future distributions.
Select Applications -> System Tools -> System Settings -> Keyboard In Keyboard Window, Click on Layout Settings. In Layout tab, Click on + Button and select from Choose a layout Tab as "Hindi(Bolnagri)". Click on Add button. Then You will find your Bolnagri keyboard layout there. You can assign group switching keys & level3 switchers other than the default (Alt+Shift, Right-Alt).
By default vowels (a,i,e,u,o) give vowel signs. For full vowels use 'Right Alt' (also called AltGr) (or any other chosen level3 key).
Once bolnagri selected consonants and vowel matras could be typed by default. To type vowels, level3 key is to be used (default - Right Alt). For इ उ ए ओ use Right Alt +key eg. ओ - RightAlt + o For ई ऊ ऐ औ use Shift + Ralt + key eg. औ - Shift+ Right Alt + o You can also assign some other key instead of AltGr for level3.
Old Bolnagri
Copy Bolnagri.desktop, English.desktop entries avialable in /usr/share/doc/bolnagri to ur ~/Desktop dir. These are app launchers which will switch layout between bolnagri & english. $ cp /usr/share/doc/bolnagri/*.desktop ~/Desktop
This will get two icons on desktop, same can be dragged onto the panel & activated from there by clicking once. To type using
Or from terminal issue following commands
- setxkbmap -layout 'bolnagri_matras, bolnagri_vowels, us' -option grp:caps_toggle
Use caps to toggle between matra or vowel sign mode & swars or full vowel mode and English mode.
Refer to image below to learn the layout. Most of the keys are phonetically mapped with exception of few characters.
http://www.indlinux.org/images/bolnagri_map.png Bolnagri README (also contained in the package )
Use capslock to toggle between Matra mode where you get all the vowel signs or matras and Vowel Mode to get Independent Vowels/Swars.
The 'bolnagri_layout.png' Image provided shows the visual layout. It is in the following format: shifted in normal position, shifted in capslock position normal position(without shift), capslock position(without shift)
1) All consonants appear in both the modes. 2) ZWNJ(q in both modes) is used after consonant+halanth (eg:ka+halanth+ZWNJ) in order to prevent the next consonant from joing this consonant to form a conjunct. 3) The characters are mostly phonetically place, but due to the shortcomings of XKB, certain characters are placed elsewhere. The placements:
TA & THA in f & F. DA & DHA in v & V.
4) To form samyuktakshars, use x in both modes. eg: To get 'pakka', type p+k+x+k+a
Examples: 'ka' - k 'kha' - K 'k' - k+x (pure consonant k, ie., with halanth) ksha - k+x+S tra - t+x+r jna or gya - j+x+Y nukta - shift period in normal mode Devnagari abbreviation sign - shift comma in normal mode bindi - single qoute chandrabindi - tilde Independent vowels:
a vowel - a in capslock mode aa or A vowel - shift a in capslock mode
Please mail comments/suggestions to one of following
ravikant at sarai.net pramodr at gmail.com karunakar at indlinux org


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The Koch-Young Resource Center in partnership with Jumpstart will be reading "llama llama red pajama" by Anna Dewdney on Thursday, October 6, 2011 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the KYRC Library at Lanterman.
The story is a rhyming read-aloud about when Baby Llama starts worrying when Mama goes downstairs after tucking him into bed, but just in time, Mama returns to set things right.
Please RSVP by October 3 to 213.252.5600 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
A very special tea in support of all the brothers and sisters of children with disabilities will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2011 from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Chado Downtown.
Made possible through a collaboration of support from Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center, Pasadena Child Development Associates, and the DADA Fathers' Support Group, with special thanks to the Shah and Mehreteab families and the Chado Tea Rooms.
The event is still open for additional siblings to attend. RSVP to Lanterman's Koch-Young Resource Center at 213.252.5600 or e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com by Friday, October 28, 2011.
View flyer for more information
It's easy to subscribe to Lanterman's e-mail bulletins. Simply visit lanterman.org and click on "Subscribe" to provide us with your e-mail address. You will automatically be signed up to receive e-mail bulletins about information related to Lanterman Regional Center's general activities and events.
You can also sign up for bulletins about a specific topic, such as legislative issues, or bulletins specific to a certain age, disability or area, by providing us with additional information. No information collected will be given to anyone outside of Lanterman; it's just for the purpose of sending targeted e-mails to the Lanterman community.
There are many events, including valuable trainings and workshops, we at the Center hear about, but due to limited financial resources, we cannot mail flyers for each of these events. By subscribing to the e-mail bulletins, you too will be able to hear about them and be informed about what's going on in the Lanterman community.
Dick Koch was truly an original. His charm, dedication and humor engaged anyone who worked with him. His deep commitment to his patients made them feel more like family members than clients – and his vision and determination changed society.
Described as a man of "passionate empathy," Dick Koch exemplified the art of the possible. He lived in a world of "Why not? Let's try" – and that made all the difference in the lives of literally thousands of people.
Most individuals are fortunate if they have even one area of endeavor where they make a mark. Dick had several – as renowned pediatrician and PKU researcher, as a pioneer in the field of improved services for individuals with developmental disabilities, as teacher and as social justice activist.
Read More at Lanterman.org »
The Walk to End Epilepsy, coming Sunday, October 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Rose Bown in Pasadena, empowers the epilepsy community to increase awareness and inspire others to join the fight to end epilepsy. Your active participation raises funds for care, advocacy and education, today, while we invest in research and hope for tomorrow.
The event is more than a walk. The Walk's Epilepsy Community Resource Fair provides fun activities for all participants while connecting individuals and families affected by epilepsy to information and support services.
For more information visit http://give.end-epilepsy.org.
CareNow, in partnership with Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and numerous health organizations, will be hosting the largest free clinic of its kind in the nation from Thursday to Sunday, October 20 to 23, 2011, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, at the Los Angeles Sports Arena located at 3939 S. Figueroa Street in Los Angeles.
CareNow LA will provide free medical, dental and vision services to the uninsured, underinsured and underserved in our community. They will also provide immunizations and screenings including mammograms and Pap smears. Extensive patient education and counseling will promote wellness, prevention and self-care among our most vulnerable population.
CareNow LA will provide follow-up care for those who need further medical attention beyond the event.. Local clinics and healthcare centers have volunteered to provide medical homes for these patients and will have representatives on site to accept referrals. This is a community wide effort – L.A. helping its own.
Visit http://carenowusa.org/la/event.html for more information.
Please be advised that admission for patients is being managed by wristbands. You must have a wristband to be admitted to the clinic. The wristband is your ticket for entry. Wristbands are free and will be distributed in advance of the clinic to reduce waiting times and excessive crowds at the event itself. You can pick up a wristband at the Los Angeles Sports Arena on Monday, October 17. Distribution begins at 1 p.m., however, gates will open at 7 a.m. Wristbands will be given out first come, first served until all wristbands are gone. Only one wristband per person.
Over 25 percent of all earthquake activity in the country happens in the Los Angeles area.
You have an opportunity to participate in an exciting disaster preparedness event happening in our area. This event, the Great California ShakeOut Drill, will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 10:20 a.m., and is the largest earthquake drill in U.S. history.
The Great ShakeOut is based on a potential magnitude 7.8 earthquake on the southern San Andreas Fault - almost equal to Haiti's 7.0 magnitude quake.
This is an opportunity for families, providers and their clients, and staff to prepare for a major earthquake. This drill will help you learn how to stay safe during and respond after an earthquake.
Join us and register to participate in the Great ShakeOut Drill. For more information, visit www.shakeout.org. It is not a matter of if an earthquake of this size will happen - but when.
The Buddy Walk® was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.
Buddy Walks are supported nationally by NDSS and organized in the Los Angeles area by the DSALA. The 2011 Buddy Walk will be held on Sunday, November 13, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia.
Over the past sixteen years, the Buddy Walk program has grown from 17 walks to nearly 300 expected in 2011. Last year, 285,000 people participated in a Buddy Walk As well as the half-mile walk in which anyone can participate without special training.
The fun-filled day includes games, crafts, food, entertainment and an information fair - all for the price of admission. It is a great event that celebrates the many abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome.
Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, come and join the DSALA Buddy Walk®. Visit http://buddywalk.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=487077 for more information about the 2011 DSALA Buddy Walk.


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State Implementation
State of
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Part 218 Chicago Area VOC Rules
Part 218 - F Coating Operations
Item Subpart:
Daily limits for locomotive coating
Citations & Dates :
State SIP Citation#:
218.205 (f)
State Effective Date:
Federal SIP Citation#:
218.205 (f)
Federal Effective Date:
Federal Register Citation#:
Federal Register Publication Date:
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f) No owner or operator of an existing diesel-electric locomotive coating line in Cook County, subject to the limitations of Section 218.204(m) of this Part shall apply coatings to diesel-electric locomotives on the subject coating line unless the requirements of subsection (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this Section are met.
1) For each coating line which applies multiple coatings, all of which are subject to the same numerical emission limitation within Section 218.204(m) above, during the same day (e.g., all coatings used on the line are subject to 0.42 kg/l [3.5 lbs/gal]), the daily-weighted average VOM content shall not exceed the coating VOM content limit corresponding to the category of coating used, or
2) For each coating line which applies coatings subject to more than one numerical emission limitation in Section 218.204(m) above, during the same day, the owner or operator shall have a site specific proposal approved by the Agency and approved by the USEPA as a SIP revision. To receive approval, the requirements of USEPA's Emissions Trading Policy Statement (and related policy) must be satisfied.


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CDER Advisory Committee Conference Room
5630 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD
Day 1: Thursday, July 19, 2001
8:30 Call to Order Stephen R. Byrn, Ph.D., Chair
Conflict of Interest Nancy Chamberlin, Pharm.D., Exec.Sec.
8:45 Introduction to Meeting Helen Winkle
9:00 Orally Inhaled and Nasal Drug Products Subcommittee
9:00 Introduction to the Issues Vincent H. L. Lee, Ph.D.
9:05 Difficulties with showing a dose-response with locally acting
nasal sprays and aerosols for allergic rhinitis Badrul Chowdhury, M.D., Ph.D.
9:25 Clinical study options for locally acting nasal suspension products Robert J. Meyer, M.D.
9:45 Recommendations of the OINDP Subcommittee Committee Wallace P. Adams, Ph.D.
10:00 Discussion
Topic # 1 Does the Committee agree with the OINDP Subcommittee regarding its recommendations concerning conduct of the local delivery study based on the lowest active dose and a traditional two-week placebo-controlled rhinitis study?
Topic # 2 Does the Committee agree with the OINDP Subcommittee regarding its recommendations concerning conduct of the local study based on the lowest active dose and
placebo-controlled Park study or the EEU rhinitis study designs?
10:30 Break
10:45 NonClinical Studies Subcommittee
Introduction to the Issues John Doull, M.D., Ph.D.
Working Group Progress William D. Kerns, DVM, MS, DACVP Gordon Holt, Ph.D.
Future of Subcommittee Helen Winkle
Committee Discussion
AGENDA Cont.
11:15 Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls
11:15 Introduction and Overview of Proposal Yuan-yuan Chiu, Ph.D.
11:20 Results from AAPS Workshop
Drug Substance Eric P. Duffy, Ph.D.
Drug Product Vilayat Sayeed, Ph.D.
Microbiology David Hussong, Ph.D.
GMP Pat Alcock Lefler
11:40 Proposed Next Steps Yuan-yuan Chiu, Ph.D.
11:45 Committee Discussion
Question #1 Is the approach of establishing "attributes and acceptance criteria" for drug
substance, drug product and microbiology based also on the characteristics of
potential candidates of "low risk" drugs appropriate?
Question #2 Is it appropriate to evaluate not only a firm's general CGMP status but also its
manufacturing history of a specific product on the "low risk" drug list? (If the
answer is yes, there will be no TANDA)
12:15 Lunch
1:15 Open Public Hearing
2:15 Optimal Applications of At-line Process Controls on Pharmaceutical Production
Introduction and Overview Ajaz Hussain, Ph.D.
Case Study G. K. Raju, Ph.D.
Committee Discussion
3:30 Break
3:45 Microbiology
3:45 Introduction to the Issues David Hussong, Ph.D.
3:50 Overview of Technology Bryan S. Riley, Ph.D.
4:00 Validation Issues Kenneth H. Muhvich, Ph.D.
4:10 Industry perspective Jeanne Moldenhauer, Ph.D.
4:20 Committee Discussion
Issue: Scientific basis for establishment of acceptance limits for microbiological tests that use
newly developed technologies that do not rely on colony counts, and their application as
process controls and product release criteria.
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Govt to establish Smart Grid Forum
Govt to establish Smart Grid Forum
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges today announced the establishment of a New Zealand Smart Grid Forum to advance the development of smart electricity networks in New Zealand.
"Emerging technologies will make different demands on the electricity systems of the future," Mr Bridges says.
"Smarter electricity networks will be needed, capable of transferring energy between a more diverse range of generators and consumers, while balancing demand and supply.
"We need to ensure New Zealand is well placed to capture the benefits of solar energy, electric vehicles, and advanced meters, as well as developments in distribution automation, distributed storage, and demand response."
The new Smart Grid Forum will provide a platform for dialogue between senior representatives from all parts of the electricity system, including consumers, as well as business, scientific and academic interests.
Similar forums have already been set up in a number of other countries.
"The establishment of the forum reflects the Government's commitment to the responsible and savvy use of resources and technology to secure New Zealand's energy future, and lift our standard of living," Mr Bridges says.
The forum is a joint initiative between the Electricity Networks Association and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
Applications to participate in the forum are now open and will close on 28 February 2014. More information is on the Ministry's website at http://www.med.govt.nz/sectors-industries/energy/electricity/new-zealand-smart-grid-forum/view


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Sorry, browsed through 20 pages of archives before posting this question.
What is the best pastes or glue to use with this krowtann? I just used this krowtann for the first time. I used Derma Grip like I normally do, and so far so good. Just wondering if there is something even better anyone could recommend?
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Why would Krotann be any different from any other tan and why would it need a diffent glue than other tans?
Somebody stole my lines.
Epo-Grip epoxy.
Can't we get a Krowtann category put on this site somehow? LMAO
George and fellow [expletive deleted]s:
I was waiting for that. You know, I hope your work is not nearly as bad as you attiude and support for fellow taxidermists, because if it is, it's really gotta suck. As a matter of fact, if you had alot of work, you wouldn't be on the computer as much as you are bad mouthing questions that may not be important to you, but are important to other people. I try to absorb every bit of information I can about taxidermy, because there is always room for improvement. No question is a stupid question. Everyone was a beginner at one point, or maybe you "The Great George has always been perfect. By having this attitude, is the reason why my work is nice, and the reason why I have to turn work away because of to many customers. I may have not been doing taxidermy longer than you, but you can bet I'll put my work up against your work any day. Why don't you spend more time educating rather than bashing.
Bye for now Losers
From the many emails I've gotten on this subject, the majority are wanting to know one of two things:
(1) Does Krotann have a fanatical following that prints these stupid questions on here for advertising purposes? or
(2) Are taxidermists who use Krowtann so stupid that they need to be spoonfed every tidbit of information pertaining to the use of this IN MY OPINION antiquated and poor substitute method of tanning?
How many times to you see postings for EZ-100, Kwik-N-EZ,McKenzie Tan, JRTS, Liquitan, Curatan, 10 minute tan, spray tan, Luftan, or Lutan or EVEN DRY PRESERVATIVE? So I'm waiting for an answer "Mike with no name and no balls". Put an email address up there if you're so brave. Otherwise it would be pretty hard for you to "put your work up against" mine and I guess you just want us to take YOUR word for it being"nice". BTW there ARE stupid questions and even more STUPID PEOPLE. I'll add your name to the list.
Well george you proved once again how big of an ass you are.
I only asked about hide paste.....Didn't think it would amount to this, but anyone who would like to see some of my amateur work, please contact me and I'll email you some photos
You can run, but you can't hide with a TCP/IP number like that one. That SEARCH icon is truly amazing.
I tried that same search and came up with Ron grams on two postings. I guess that proves you know where the orange button is. But I am not Ron, Your precious orange button failed you. A forum user does not have the same IP number everytime they use the forum. The almighty george actually didn't know something!.
At least you finally used the archives. LOL
if you guys are done fightin, for those using the Epo-Grip in conjunction with the krowtann, check with the manufacturer, i dont think they recommend an epoxy hide paste
George resonded "Why would Krowtann be any differnt than any other tan, and why would it need a different glue than other tans?" If Krowtann is not recommended to be used with epoxy hide pastes, then I guess there might a difference.....I think I'm getting sucked in to the message board drama, I'm out of here.
Who are these people that are telling our young "there are no dumb question or No question is a stupid question"?


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Remember When Britney Spears and Madonna Made Out? Lady GaGa Did
For those of you lucky enough to lead healthy, productive lives full of purpose and meaning, the MTV VMAs were last night, Lady Gaga dressed like Ralph Macchio and Richard Lewis love-child the entire time and referred to herself as Jo Calderone during stand-up sets that made you want to snort the Hantavirus. Now, for some background, this GaGa person is something of a Madonna impersonator – True story: Pop music ran out of ideas a long time ago while you were exercising your mind and body along with accomplishing career goals. – so naturally she jumped at an opportunity to make out with Britney Spears while presenting her the Michael Jackson Vanguard Award. An award that doesn't even honor achievements in pouring wine into young boys' drinks and showing them porn because the VMAs are a goddamn joke. Anyway, Britney wanted absolutely nothing to do with this stunt, so it really says something when someone who technically can't go to the bathroom without a court-ordered monitor can detect a farce. She doesn't even know what that word means, so just assume the Karate Kid used to give her nightmares as a young girl. "That little man was talkin' Chinese in mah dreams again, papa! He knows I can't wax no cars!"
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Think that all cars are looking or seeming more alike? You've got company.
Toyota remains the top brand among Americans surveyed. But consumers say the differences between the top car brands are shrinking, according to a survey by Consumer Reports magazine's National Research Center.
Toyota, Ford, Honda and Chevrolet maintain their top positions in the latest annual survey of automotive perception, but the points between them have narrowed. And most of them fell in their point totals.
The Consumer Reports 2012 Car-Brand Perception Survey scores reflect how consumers perceive each brand in seven categories: safety, quality, value, performance, environmentally friendly/green, design/style and technology/innovation.
"Dramatic events in the automotive industry seem to be affecting how consumers view auto brands. Erratic gasoline prices and a struggling economy have pushed consumers to prize low operating costs and good reliability," said Jeff Bartlett, Consumer Reports deputy editor for autos online.
Toyota continues to dominate overall in brand perception, although it slipped a significant 17 points, compared with last year's survey results. Other top brands, Ford, Honda and BMW, saw their scores drop more than 20 points. The two leading General Motors brands, Cadillac and Chevrolet, did relatively better with only single-digit decreases.
Chris Woodyard is an auto writer for USA TODAY who covers all aspects of motoring. He revels in the exhaust note of a Maserati and the sharp creases of a Cadillac CTS. Chris strives to live a Porsche life on a Scion budget. More about Chris


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Kim Hennemen
Dr. Kimberly Henneman,DVM
Dr. Henneman's practice (75~ performance equine/25% companion animal) covers six Western states and two New England states and exclusively involves complementary therapies. The performance horses in her practice cover all disciplines such as endurance, racing, eventing, dressage, jumping, Western/English Pleasure, reining, roping, cutting and barrel-racing; she has worked on numerous National, World and FEI champions. In 1996, she was team veterinarian for the World Championship Endurance team of His Highness Sheik Maktoum and the United Arab Emirates.
horses, Dr. Henneman works closely with Intermountain and national avalanche,
search and rescue and bomb/drug dogs. She is veterinary consuItant for
the bomb/drug dog teams organizing for the 2002 Winter Olympics.
Dr. Henneman is a popular speaker and lecturer through out the US, having spoken at Equitana. Tufts Veterinary School and Colorado State University. She also teaches internationally having taught chiropractic at the Veterinary Facultad Autonoma in Barcelona, Spain and lectured on homeopathy in performance horses for the British Association of Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeons. She is an instructor at the Colorado State Veterinary School's acupuncture course and has been a regular speaker at the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association's annual conference.
Dr. Henneman is a member of the Executive Board of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association. She also is a member of: American veterinary Medical Association, American Association of Equine Practitioners, International Veterinary Acupunture Society, American Veterinary and Chiropractic Association, Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy, American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture, Utah Veterinary Medical Association and the United States Eventing Association.
Dr. Henneman lives in the Rocky Mountains with her husband, Pat, 7 horses, 2 dogs and a wad of cats. She is currently a competitive event rider on her Tennessee Walker/Thoroughbred gelding, Finally Finnegan and also holds a private pilot's license.


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Chiu Chi-ling
The Mermaid
When greedy real estate tycoon, Liu Xuan, buys up a pristine coastal enclave known as Green Gulf, he plans to turn it into the hottest property on the market. But Green Gulf harbors a secret: it's home to the last surviving mermaids, and they are done playing nice. Their plan: send the beautiful Shan to seduce Liu and stop the destruction of their beloved oceans. But when their plan goes belly-up, neither humans nor mermaids are willing to back down, and a final, fatal frenzy becomes inevitable.


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Weymouth Bay Methodist Church are offering all visitors and residents a chance to visit the church and view two works of art that have been loaned by the Methodist Art Collection. The two pieces are by the artists Euloria Clarke and Maggie Hambling. The pieces will be on view during the Olympic fortnight.
Sunday July 8 2012 4.30pm Strawberry Tea and Songs of Praise in the Park Church Community Centre, Chelmsford Street, Weymouth with St Johns Church.
Friday July 13 2012 Refreshments for the Torch Relay, includes hot bacon sandwiches, cups of tea and squash in the grounds of St Johns Church for those waiting for the torch to pass. Serving time will probably be around 8.30am.
Sunday July 29 Songs of Praise in Greenhill Gardens at 6pm.
St Johns Church are running a cafe from 12 noon until 5pm on the following days:- Saturday August 4 2012.
Monday July 30 until Saturday August 4.
Monday August 6 until Saturday August 11.
Sunday August 5 Songs of Praise at Greenhill Gardens at 6pm.
St Johns Church will be running a Holiday Club fromTuesday July 31 to Saturday August 4, Tuesday August 7 to Saturday August 11 from 10am until 12 noon. The 2 Saturday morning Holiday Clubs will have family activities and will finish with a Barbeque.
Photographs from The Diamond Jubilee Street Party, the "Lets Make It" Driftwood workshop and The Hanging Baskets Working Group have been uploaded to the Park Community Centre blog "Park and Blog" which can be accessed from their website www.theparkarea.co.uk. Why not have a look and see if your in any of the photographs. If you would like a print please leave a message at the Community Centre, or email them on firstname.lastname@example.com .


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Some type of pasta pops up pretty regularly in our meal rotation. It's simple enough to make on a weeknight, and everyone likes it. While cream and cheese laden pastas certainly have a special place in my heart, they're not exactly the healthiest meals to have on a regular basis. So I typically look for lighter pastas for us to enjoy, and this one has become one of our favorites. I've only ever made basil pesto, so the thought of turning broccoli into a pesto intrigued me. Broccoli is one of my favorite vegetables, but we rarely eat it as part of a main course. This recipe puts broccoli at the forefront of the meal, and I kind of love that.
When we made this pasta the first time, I sent Annie a video of Clara eating it and enthusiastically nodding when I asked her if she liked it. That pretty much sums up our feelings about this pasta. The broccoli is cooked until just tender and then pureed with a bit of cream or Greek yogurt. You cook the pasta in the same pot you used to cook the broccoli, which obviously makes cleanup a breeze. Easy peasy and so delicious. This recipe makes a ton of pasta, so next time I make it I'm going to cook half the pasta and freeze the remaining pesto.


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New York's striking skyline is instantly recognizable around the world and is a powerful symbol of its status as world's greatest city. The Empire State Building, Chrysler Building and still-in-progress One World Trade Center are the architectural highlights, while the many bridges connecting Manhattan to Brooklyn provide another element to the city's landscape.
One way to fully enjoy the city's skyline is to have a drink—or two—at one of New York's many posh rooftop lounge bars. It's a great way to impress a friend or a romantic partner and a good chance for a photo opportunity as well. So skip the boring observation decks on your trip to NYC and instead hit up some of these hot rooftop bars!
Le Bain, above the Standard Hotel in the Meatpacking District, is a happening spot that's packed nightly with fashionable patrons and models. The rooftop has faux grass and plenty of lounge chairs from which to enjoy the excellent views. Come during the day and there will be no problem getting in, otherwise come dressed to impress.
In Midtown Manhattan, not far from our boutique hotel The MAve, is the Sky Room. This bar is spread out over a series of terraces covered by retractable roofs on the 33rd floor and has awesome views of the Empire State Building and Times Square.
Another option in Midtown is Upstairs at The Kimberly. This ultra-chic lounge is on the 30th floor and has several bars on terraces on multiple sides of the building. The retractable roofs make it a good choice rain or shine and the views of the Chrysler Building should not be missed.
Uptown, in Columbus Circle and near Central Park, is Above Six. This cozy rooftop bar has comfy couches and stunning views of the Upper West Side. Expect to pay around $10 for a cocktail.


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Reflections on Reflections to Reflections on Passion Here are some reflections on the reflections people had to my reflections on Passion.Handling Sacred CowsVoicing critique while also voicing appreciation and approval is tough. It's tough on the part of the communicator, but just as tough on the part of the hearer. When we listen to something, our first impulse is to categorize it as positive or negative…not a lot of patience for something with a bit of tension. This is ever more the c … [Read more...]
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