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Patentable Subject Matter After the Bilski Oral Argument
Michael Carroll
November 20, 2009
On Thursday, November, 19, 2009, PIJIP and the Federal Circuit Bar Association co-hosted "Patentable Subject Matter After the Bilski Oral Argument." Focusing on the recent oral argument in In re Bilski in the United States Supreme Court, the event featured counsel for the parties -- J. Michael Jakes, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, who argued for petitioner, and Raymond T. Chen, Solicitor and Deputy General Counsel for respondent, the United States Patent and Trademark Office -- along with Dr. Nancy Linck, Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck. and Randolph Ross, WilmerHale, each counsel for groups of industry amici. The co-moderators were Professor Joshua Sarnoff, counsel for amici curiae Law Professors & AARP, and Thomas C. Goldstein (WCL '95), counsel for amicus the American Bar Association.
The case has drawn a great deal of interest because it addresses the question: What is the proper legal standard for determining whether a kind of process is capable of receiving patent protection? In the decision under review, the Federal Circuit, sitting en banc, held that to be patentable under Section 101 of the Patent Act of 1952, as amended, a process must involve use of a machine or a transformation of matter from one thing or state to another.
The audience included viewers of the live webcast from 15 different time zones.
The participants addressed a range of interesting questions. For example, why did the Court take this case now without awaiting further developments under the Federal Circuit's new standard? Michael Jakes believed the breadth of the holding and the procedure below attracted the Court's attention. Randolph Moss suggested that not only had the issue of patentable processes been thoroughly vetted in the record below, but also, the issue falls within the Court's "interesting question" jurisdiction.
Counsel for amici articulated the main points they hoped the Court took away from their briefs and addressed the question of what the range of likely holdings from the Court might be. Participants generally agreed that the Court might choose to rule narrowly, affirming the rejection of the patent in suit, but only on the ground that it attempted to claim an abstract idea. On the other hand, the Court might articulate a standard even more searching than the machine-or-transformation test, one that could call into question the patentability of some software. Participants agreed that many of the Justices appear to be quite concerned about the rapid rise in patenting of business method patents.
To hear the details, and to listen to the lively question and answer session - including a question from AIPLA President and former Commissioner of the USPTO, Q. Todd Dickinson - click here.


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Katy Perry is an Angel of the Morning
Being the loving husband that he is Russell Brand took a picture of Katy Perry as she's waking up without her normal 800 miles of makeup on, and then posted it to Twitter. He's since deleted it which is exactly what I would do once I remembered my wife's breasts are ginormously awesome and I want to die between them. Then again, he has seen this face, so I'm amazed he's not calling the shots now and/or fleeing the country.
RUSSELL: Right, love, you wonkers are huge, but it isn't nice wakin' up to a dead person, now is it?
KATY: Fine. You can do heroin in bed.
RUSSELL: If you insist. Wheeee!
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Did you know?
The name Sabie is Shangaan for 'fearful' - it refers to the crocodiles in the river.
As you drive up onto the Drakensberg plateau through Long Tom Pass on a fine Mpumalanga morning, after breakfast in Lydenburg and the prospect of lunch in the timber country around Pilgrim's Rest, spare a thought for the pioneers who made this marvellous road.
The malaria mosquito killed more humans in the Lowveld than any war or other pestilence ever could. This little insect wiped out entire groups of miners, adventurers and road workers, and every mile cut into the mountains to make the road was a major triumph.
The Long Tom Pass was built between Lydenburg and Sabie as an alternative route for the waggoners of the 1800s to get through to the Mozambican port of Lourenco Marques (now Maputo) for trade. It took the wagons 10 days to get from here to the coast. Now, it's a simple matter of hours – border post protocol included – if you go via the Long Tom Pass.
At the top of this picturesque mountain pass is a very large silver cannon called The Long Tom. That was the British name for this Boer-operated field artillery that fired a 38kg shell for 10km and was the bane of British generals and their brigades.
The Boers lugged this metal monster to the most amazing places, constantly surprising their enemy. The gun was used with great effectiveness in this area, and 50 years after the South African War, the pass was named in its honour.
If you've come from Lydenburg, your next stop would be the charming town of Sabie, gateway to the Panorama Route and an historical gem. From Sabie, it's a short hop to the historical village of Pilgrim's Rest and Graskop, the town of the gourmet pancake.
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Who to contact
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You could either fly to Mbombela (Nelspruit), hire a car and head inland, or you could drive straight out from Johannesburg along the N4 and follow the signs from there.
Best time to visit
There are attractions any time of year. Winter is pleasant (and sometimes very chilly), whereas summer is intensely green. The heat won't affect you all that much at these high altitudes.
Around the area
The Kruger National Park, Pilgrim's Rest, Blyde River Canyon, the Sabie waterfalls, God's Window and Bourke's Luck Potholes are all in easy reach
Get around
There are tour buses, but your own car will give you greater mobility.
Length of stay
Negotiating the tarred Long Tom Pass won't take more than a few hours. But the little towns of Sabie and Graskop are very pleasant to visit, so you may want to overnight in one or both.
What to pack
Take something warm, even in summer. The temperature can turn suddenly.
What to eat
Harry's Pancakes in Graskop started something of a trend in the area, and you'll find delicious pancakes of savoury and sweet persuasion wherever you go.
Best buys
There are plenty of roadside markets in this region that offer very good quality carvings at bargain prices.


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Answer116 Years = Length of the Hundred Years' War
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- Definition:
Measurement of red cell lysis in an acidic environment for the detection of certain red cell disorders (Ham's test)4
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- Negative1
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- Suspected congenital dyserythropoietic anemia type II (CDA II)/hereditary erythroblastic multinuclearity associated with a positive acidified-serum test (HEMPAS)2, 3
- Strength of Recommendation: Class IIa
- Strength of Evidence: Category C
- Results Interpretation
- Acidified serum test positive
- A positive result on the acidified serum lysis test, when paired with a negative sucrose hemolysis test, strongly suggests the diagnosis of CDA II2.
- Efficacy
- Approximately 30% of ABO-compatible sera will cause hemolysis in individuals with CDA II2.
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- Sucrose hemolysis test
- Suspected paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH)4, 5
- Strength of Recommendation: Class IIb
- Strength of Evidence: Category B
- Results Interpretation
- Acidified serum test positive
- A positive Ham's test result is determined when greater than 5% of red blood cells are lysed6. A positive result on Ham test confirms the diagnosis of either PNH or CDA II, the latter of which can be ruled out by a bone marrow biopsy and a negative sucrose hemolysis test4.
- False Results
- A false negative Ham's test may occur in complement depletion6
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- Efficacy
- The acidified serum lysis test (Ham's test) has been replaced by flow cytometry as the gold standard for diagnosing PNH4. In a study of 213 patients with newly diagnosed or previously treated bone marrow failure syndromes, Ham's test identified only 17 of the 48 samples with PNH diagnosed by flow cytometric analysis5.
- Ham's test is highly specific for PNH. The only other disorder that can cause a positive Ham's test is congenital dyserythropoietic anemia type II (CDA II), which can be ruled out by sucrose hemolysis testing4.
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- Draw blood in EDTA (lavender), heparin (green), oxalate, or citrate (blue) tubes6
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- Incubation of washed red cells with ABO-compatible normal serum and acid7
- Kratz A, Ferraro M, Sluss PM, et al: Case records of the Massachusetts General Hospital: laboratory values. N Engl J Med 2004; 351(15):1549-1563.
- Wickramasinghe SN: Congenital dyserythropoietic anaemias: clinical features, haematological morphology and new biochemical data. Blood Rev 1998; 12(3):178-200.
- Marks PW & Mitus AJ: Congenital dyserythropoietic anemias. Am J Hematol 1996; 51(1):55-63.
- Krauss JS: Laboratory diagnosis of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. Ann Clin Lab Sci 2003; 33(4):401-406.
- Dunn DE, Tanawattanacharoen P, Boccuni P, et al: Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria cells in patients with bone marrow failure syndromes. Ann Intern Med 1999; 131(6):401-408.
- Tietz NW (Ed): Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests, 3rd ed. W. B. Saunders, Philadelphia, PA, 1995.
- Henry JB: Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods, 20th ed. Saunders, 2001.
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So I am need of a new spray bottle for oiling the grates before a cook, and I was thinking about my spray bottle while it does a nice job of misting water or cider vinegar, veggie oil always comes out as more of a stream then a mist.
Any of you folks have a good recommendation on a spray bottle that does a nice mist job for oil?
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sleets, sloops, swoops, snoopsThese brain teasers rely on your ability to recognize groups of common attributes. For each of these puzzles you'll need to figure out why the words or letters are grouped as they are. Sometimes you will be asked to pick the odd-one-out or to place a new word into the correct group.
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sleets, sloops, swoops, snoops.
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According to Philip Roth's introduction, "Life with a Star," though a novel, is based heavily on Weil's own experiences. He escaped being rounded up by Nazis in Prague by faking his own suicide and going into hiding.
Originally published in 1949, the book chronicles the lonely life of Josef Roubicek, who is struggling to survive during Germany's occupation of of the Czech capital, Prague, while World War II is raging. New, nonsensical regulations seem to pop up daily, such as the prohibition against riding on trains and the simultaneous declaration that he must ride in the back seat of a train. He often visits his aunt and uncle, a subtly humorous element of the book, as the pair seem to blame him for the atrocities being perpetrated upon the Jews of Prague.
Josef is slowly dismantling and burning items in his apartment, symbolic for how he is slowly disappearing and becoming less of a person under Nazi rule. He is doing it so that when they come for him, they will have nothing to take. Josef later realizes that at least he still has the stars in the sky.
"I must look only at them, " I told myself. "It's a pity I didn't think of them earlier. I won't be alone anymore when I think of them. They belong to me and have always belonged to me. Nobody can take them away from me."
In a clever literary device, Weil has Josef relay his thoughts through Tomas, the stray cat who has taken up residence with Josef (illegally, since Jews were not allowed to own pets).
Weil employs a stream-of-consciousness style of writing in part; time weaves back and forth between the present and the past, when Josef was a happy bank clerk and in love with Ruzena, his married lover. Josef also speaks to Ruzena as if she is still with him and dreams about her often.
Throughout the book, Josef's isolation from the people of Prague is heartbreakingly vivid. He has many close calls where he defies curfew or covers the yellow star sewn on his clothing or is called to the administrative offices for instructions as to where to go, where to work, what he is allowed to do and not do. As he is declared unfit for hard manual labor, he is assigned to rake leaves in a cemetery, where he ironically finds comfort, warmth and friendship among a rotating group of co-workers.
The reader is made to feel Josef's isolation and loneliness and what it must have been like to not know where your next meal is coming from or the terror of being called on to a transport bound for slaughter. Nonetheless, despite already feeling half-dead, Josef clings to life and hope:
"Hope didn't weigh much when you put it on the scale."
Don't let the slim volume of pages and the seemingly simple storyline fool you: the book, written literally and metaphorically, is overflowing with inspiring ideas and mind-boggling turns of phrases.
For example, Josef describes the state of being hungry with this passage:
"There were signs everywhere, even in restaurants where they served potatoes with gravy, in shops, taverns. Even Hunger had learned to yell! I paced with him, back and forth, but he was more persistent.
Then he slowly settled down. He probably became used to me, so that there were times when he didn't make himself heard. I was weak. Perhaps Hunger loves weakness; perhaps he wanted to see me humiliated. But I didn't bargain with him. I was just glad he behaved himself. I was afraid I would wake him."
Interestingly, Josef is not identified as a Jew, nor are the officials referred to as Germans or Nazis, only as "they." Arguably, this has the effect of making this a more universal story, one that could be told even out of the context of the Holocaust. Nonetheless, it is clear that Weil's main character was a Jew.
Weil was truly a magician with words, and nowhere is this more apparent than in a passage toward the end of the book, after which more and more townspeople were rounded up on the transports:
"Death was deaf to pleas. It was impossible to bribe her with flowers; it was impossible to make her smile and be kind. Nothing could disguise her ragged shroud. She was plain, a beggar, and only the fact that she was all bones prevented her from fastening a star to the place where she should have had a heart."
Though Weil was a prolific author in his lifetime, his only other work that has been translated from the Czech is entitled "Mendelssohn is on the Roof," which was published posthumously. Brilliant, moving and inspiring, "Life with a Star" deserves to be in the forefront of classic Holocaust literature.
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I just lost three hours of my day.
I don't know where they went, those hours. Not precisely. I was wandering through a gorgeous, colorful landscape. Taking in the sights and marveling at the distance my jetpack can cover in one leap. Then darkness fell and I switched on a flashlight. Strange, alien creatures rushed at me in the dark and I took them down with something that seems a cross between a laser blaster and a shotgun. My tour of this new South America was so far a smooth one.
Then I stumbled upon a Thumper. Apparently this is some sort of Dune-esque resource mining/gathering apparatus. Over a short period of time it mines the land for alien resources. But the strange creatures that plague this alien version of South America don't appreciate the Thumper. Given sufficient time and left to their own devices, they will destroy one before the resources can be gathered and the thumper launched and returned to base.
But we weren't going to let that happen. We blasted and strafed and called in health and ammo drops and guarded the Thumper until the job was done. Then we called in a second Thumper some small distance away and stood our ground while that one got the job done, too. Finally, exhausted from the fight, we returned to town to spend our newly earned experience, check our loadouts and upgrades and even, perhaps, marvel at the sheer, colorful spectacle of this new world.
Or tried to.
That's when the Tornado set down. A whirling, churning mass of unholy, extraterrestrial darkness vomited enemies onto the landscape. Spinning, whirling, moving our direction. The tornado. And the enemies using it as their nest. We drove them back, breaking only to call in ammo and health drops. Others joined our struggle. They were strangers, each one drawn by the promise of challenge and the struggle of their comrades to survive this mysterious onslaught. Or maybe just good old fashioned curiosity. Either way they came, and we fought side by side through waves of alien life forms until the storm subsided.
This is Firefall. Colorful. Fast-paced. Full of random events, wholly unscripted group activities and a pleasant assortment of classes, any of which can be switched out at appropriate locations, such as towns and bases. I've played only 3+ hours of the game so far, and that's enough to know both that I like it, and that I will be back when the game goes live. Me - the person who, after bouncing off of WoW, Rift and Vindictus, swore off MMO's pretty well for life.
Can I see the potential for repetitive, even monotonous actions in Firefall? Sure I can. I can see a day when all of this gets old. When I burn out, or need a long break. I can also see that Firefall is free to play. That I won't feel like I am wasting on investment when I take that break.
More important than those things, however, is that I see a world full of color, vibrantly eschewing the belief that video games only come in browns and grays. A World where I can be any class I feel like playing, on any given day of the week, and where I can change my play style when I change my mood - and as often. And I can see all of this for free.
What's not to like. Come on out and give it a try. The Open Beta just started. And who knows, you just might like it. Or get swallowed by an alien tornado. Either way, you get to see something genuinely different from the MMO space, for once.
I hadn't really paid any attention to this game because I assumed it was an exclusively third-person affair and I'm not very keen on that.
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To its credit Firefall not only features first person perspective, but it offers players the choice to switch between both views at any one time. The only exceptions are for gliding (the "travel" system consists of finding Hang Glider spawns and flying great distances in the air without concern for enemies) and for some special moves. For instance the Assault Frame (class; switchable on the fly, too) has a power leap where they jump into the air and hammer everyone around them in a small radius. The move happens in 3rd person, but the transition is seamless - far better than, say, Deus Ex: Happy Reunion.
So far I have had a blast. My day went...somewhere. Sure you're doing the same things time and again (MMO) but as opposed to most MMO's, the things you're doing over and over, are actually fun. That is helped by the fact that this is an MMO that wants you paying attention to the screen, and not to a hotkey bar.
What matters to me is having fun doing those things. I don't have much fun in MMO RPGs. But this looks like a more co-op based Planetside Lite.
I want it. I want it now.Virtual Pilot 3D NEVER NOT SCAM!
I enjoyed your preview Blackcompany, thank you.
Certainly keeping my eye on this, although I'll wait for release rather than diving in now, I think I'll get a few hours of quality entertainment out of it at the very least. Last time I saw this, they were pitching a reworking of the PvP elements, I pretty much forgot about the PvE, glad to see it's still there and enjoyable.
Love it or hate it, we're certainly seeing some quality joining the free to play ranks.Virtual Organ Doner - "It's better to gib, than to receive."
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On the other hand...Firefall is basically a coop shooter. Its fun solo or with friends. And so far I have yet to see public chat devolve into e-peen comparisons and motty mouthed bragging. Whether that's because this is beta, due to a better, more mature community or because of heavy moderation I do not know. But its a welcome change.
If you enjoy coop shooters - and inparticular the style of the Borderlands games - I highly recommend giving Firefall a try.
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I left in a hurry when they started making "manga comic" to promote the game.
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The game has some potential but everytime I hear the words "free to play" I become somewhat skeptical about the progress that could be made without spending money.I feel cheated when I am left in a position to buy say "exp boost" and what have ya for 5 dollars to a point which may accumulate to more than 60 dollars(it most certainly does) and production values rarely justify the price.I'd rather spend 60 dollars upfront and not give any money afterwards.
It reminded me of Giants : Citizen Kabuto, the general aesthetic and the jetpacks of course. The combat felt more dynamic than PS2, if on a smaller scale (so far anyway). Will definitely be playing this some more.
I got sucked into this for hours the other night, and jolly fun it was, too. Colourful and pretty landscapes, fairly satisfying weapons and combat, and there seems to be a fair bit of dynamism to the world, for an MMO, which is a nice change. Quite a pleasant crowd, too, I ran into not a single dickhead.
Those Chosen things are bloody scary, though. Brr. Also their servers were really strained, with most of the tutorial and upgrade screens unavailable a lot of the time, as they pull information from the server, which was overwhelmed. They could have designed that a bit better. But on the plus side, there's nothing stopping you from just shoving the tutorial aside and diving straight into the nearest fight and/or exploring, which I did.
I'll be back for the next one, I expect. Two non-shit MMOs in the space of a few months. Heavens.
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I played a 4 hours version, and had a lot of fun with a group of random guys. This game is designed so everything gives experience to everyone, and you find lots of people superfriendly and cool. You can always find a group of people working on a thumper and will greet any new hands.
What my group did, was to run from emergency to emergency (mostly bases conquered by the evil guys) and whe where running from one side of the map to the other, but was very cool.
One thing I don't know what happened is the crafting, I can't understand it now.. also I only have find one vendor. Seems the game have suffered huge changes.
i like the open areas, and the third person shooter perspective, day and night cycle, not a bad game.
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I see three areas of focus coming out of this new conflict, that PMSC's will be crucial for. The first is security services for private interest throughout the Sahel. In the articles below, I have listed all the actions of companies in Libya, Egypt, Nigeria, and Mali, and it is one of reaction to the events in Mali. The Islamists are targeting western interest as a way of hitting back at France and the west, and the hostage crisis in Algeria is a prime example.
The services I see as crucial would be an increase in PSD services, kidnap and ransom services, static security reviews and manpower increases at facilities, and evacuation services.
The second area of focus for PMSC's would be logistics, and especially as the conflict drags on and the ECOWAS force comes into play. Whatever force they come up with, it is being drawn from the poorest nations in the area, and this army will have nothing in the way of equipment or support. So I could see the typical players for logistics stepping up for this conflict. The AMISOM mission is a good example of what I am talking about and I believe the main players there are Dyncorp, PAE, and Bancroft Global Development.
Perhaps because this is France's deal, there might be more emphasis on using French PMSC's? On the other hand, if the US is footing the bill for training up this ECOWAS force, then it will be their choice for who will support the mission. There will be plenty to choose from and we will see how this pans out?
The final area of focus will be training. I really think the model here will be something like what is going on with AMISOM for Somalia. The forces of ECOWAS will have very little to no experience fighting in deserts or fighting an insurgency. You need a robust training program that will meet then needs of such a mission. Not only that, but you must also account for the education levels of those forces being sent in the first place. So training will be vital to the success of France and the west in Mali, and this will be a long term effort much like how AMISOM has turned out.
I could even see some contracts coming up that are focused on training the new government of Mali. Training, mentoring, and support for both the government and the military, will all be possible contracts in the future for companies.
Overall though, I don't give Mali much hope unless it figures out it leadership and government. Hopefully the new government will come together and stay focused, but these things tend to be really messy if we look at past experiences. Yet again, I point to Somalia as the model of how messy this could be. Mali must have a leader or leaders that the people (and soldiers) can support and even fight for. The west can expend millions of dollars on training this military to expel the jihadists from the north, but Mali must have a solid government or 'foundation' to build from in order to keep the jihadists and military in check, now and well into the future. –Matt
Edit: 01/20/2013- I wanted to add two more articles that detailed the efforts of energy firms throughout the region. Either companies are boosting security, or they are evacuating folks just to be safe.
The Energy Giants at Most Risk in Northern Africa
Foreign Firms in Algeria Boost Security
Security experts said Algerian authorities may now need to rethink the way security is handled, allowing more foreign involvement in the process.In other high-risk resource-rich countries, such as Iraq, foreign companies commonly employ private Western security companies that are staffed by armed expatriates. Algeria, in contrast, keeps the majority of armed security personnel local, said one security consultant.Typically in Algeria, an oil company hires a foreign contractor to advise on security or to head a team, but the majority of the personnel carrying arms are limited to Algerians, the person said. Some of that security is provided by companies set up by retired Algerian generals, the person said.The system could result in lower-quality security, he said. "Even before the French were in Mali, Algeria hasn't been the safest place to operate in for a long time," the security consultant said.
Algeria crisis triggers Libya, Egypt oil security review
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* Libya says boost oilfield protection in south
* Italy's ENI biggest operator across the border
* Some firms in Egypt say reviewing security
* Staff evacuation, tighter security to raise costs,
By Marie-Louise Gumuchian and Ron Bousso
Libya rushed to beef up security at its oil fields and energy firms were considering similar measures in Egypt as Islamist militants threatened to attack new installations in north Africa.
More than 20 foreigners were still being held hostage or missing inside Algeria's In Amenas gas plant on Friday after Algerian forces stormed the desert complex near the Libyan border to free hundreds of captives taken by Islamist militants.
Hundreds of workers were evacuated from a number of Algerian production sites on the border with Libya to safer places in the country's centre and industry experts said that could ultimately lead to lower oil and gas production from the OPEC member state.


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Scholarship Questions
When are the scholarship deadlines?
- Departmental scholarships: Contact department
- Evening college scholarships: Two weeks before the semester starts
- Freshman scholarships: March 1
- Hinckley scholarship: April 1, August 1 and December 1
- LeGrand Richards returned missionary scholarships: April 1, August 1 and December 1
- Need based scholarships (Application for financial assistance): by tuition payment deadline for semester
- Sophomore scholarships: April 1, August 1 and December 1
- Stella Harris Oaks Horizon of Hope scholarships: April 1, August 1 and December 1
- Transfer scholarships: Last day of graduation semester
How do I apply for scholarships?
For freshman scholarships, check the appropriate box on the scholarship section of the online application and submit the required documents. You may applly for other LDS Business College Scholarship online through your myBC account. These instructions can help you to go through the process. Contact the appropriate department for information on departmental scholarships for second-year students.
Can I receive more than one scholarship at a time?
No, but we will grant the scholarship with the highest award level Exceptions are made for departmental scholarships and needs-based awards.
Can I receive a scholarship as a part-time student?
Most awards are for full-time students.
If I don't receive a freshman scholarship, when am I eligible for new awards?
You may apply for a Sophomore or Hinckley scholarship once you have earned 28-30 semester hours, including transfer credits. At least 12 hours must be from LDSBC. If you serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, you may apply for the LeGrand Richards returned missionary scholarship if you begin classes within a year of your honorable release. Second-year students in the accounting or entreprenuership programs may apply for departmental scholarships.
How long am I eligible for scholarships?
You may receive scholarships for up to four semesters.
Is my scholarship renewable?
Your award letter will specify the length of the scholarship. If your award is for more than one semester, it is automatically renewed as long as you continue to make satisfactory academic progress.
Can I defer my scholarship?
Freshman and sophomore scholarships may be deferred for missionary service, service in the armed forces, or other extreme cases deemed appropriate by the Scholarship Committee. Otherwise, you must use your award within the time specified in the award letter. If this is not an option, you can reapply for the award when you return.


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Awhile back I grilled up some country style ribs. While the marbling was a bit uneven there was plenty of fat!
Along with rosemary and red pepper flakes I also gave them some salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and olive oil before putting them in the fridge for a couple of days. After seasoning and right before cooking:
They really smelled great on the grill and picked up some nice color.
These might've been the best CSRs I've ever grilled. They had really good flavor in the meat and charred bits of fat and were quite juicy.


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The Crap We Missed – Tuesday 1.22.13
Welcome to a very important The Crap We Missed, where we've finally uncovered definitive proof, thanks to John Legend blowing his cover, that Obama really does have a secret flying assassin squad known as the Neomuslim Intelligence Gathering Guardian Escort Regiment, or N.I.– uh, you know what? Maybe some secrets are better left alone. Let's just forget all that just happened back there and enjoy Bill Clinton continuing to photobomb the shit out of the inauguration, Julianne Hough giving a lucky fan the 'Ryan's Fave' pose, and Lacey Banghard, who's back with a stern warning for dogs who won't wear condoms.
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And let history record that a champion was crowned in the final football game ever played at Canad Inns Stadium.
No, really, we mean it this time.
The St. Paul's Crusaders won their third AAA Winnipeg High School Football title in four years Friday night, defeating the Miles Macdonell Buckeyes 25-15 in the ANAVETS Bowl.
And with that, a stadium that has been closing for a year now is, finally, actually closed.
"That's something that no one else can say. We can say that. I'm going to tell my kids, I'm going to tell my grandchildren," said Crusaders quarterback Jamie Dzikowicz, who hooked up with receiver Ian Lee on a 22-yard touchdown pass with less than five minutes to play in the fourth quarter for what proved to be the game-winner.
There was a certain symmetry to the game-winning touchdown, which came with the game tied 15-15. Lee, who was in tight coverage and had to fight off a defender to make the catch, attended Miles Macdonell until he transferred to St. Paul's for this school year. "It's incredible. I'm speechless right now," said Lee. "I transferred for my Grade 12 year. The feeling is incredible."
The win capped an undefeated season for the Crusaders, who finish the year with a perfect 10-0 record.
But they got all they could handle in the final game from a gritty Buckeyes squad, who were heavy underdogs coming into the game but scored first in the first quarter on one of two touchdowns in the game by Miles Mac phenom QB/DB Jayden McKoy.
McKoy also had an interception in the first quarter, not to mention a 37-yard punt-return touchdown in the second half and was named the player of the game.
It was all cold comfort, however, on what was already a bitterly cold night.
"We let down a little bit. We let up just for a second and with a team like that, they're going to come out and hit you if you let down for one second," said McKoy. "Obviously, we wanted to come out here and win. It wasn't just about making it this far."


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Considering that us Scandinavians are known to consume the highest amount of dairy products in the world, it probably doesn't come as a surprise that I thought I could never live without dairy. Before cutting dairy out of my diet a few months ago, my standard excuse to keep consuming it had always been "it's a good source of calcium". This is, of course, true and we are taught to believe that we should drink milk and eat cheese "to build strong bones". When I was growing up, there were hardly any other sources of calcium mentioned in any food pyramids or dietary guidelines. There was no mention of any plant-based ingredients that can certainly provide a good source of calcium in both vegan and non-vegan diets.
What is the role of calcium?
Calcium, one of the most important and abundant minerals in the human body, is essential to life. Calcium works together with magnesium to support the proper functioning of nerves and muscles, and it also helps to maintain the strength and density of bones. The body's need for calcium is especially important during the growth years, but it is also necessary throughout life to keep the bones healthy.
There are many factors that can affect the absorption of and need for calcium and it is thus difficult to determine the correct amount of calcium for everyone. Some of the factors increasing calcium absorption include: body needs (growth, pregnancy), exercise and vitamin D. In turn, high phosphorus intake (phosphorus is high in meat foods), high protein intake, lack of exercise and stress can all decrease the absorption of calcium.
What are good plant-based sources calcium?
Many green, leafy vegetables, such as broccoli, collard greens and turnip greens are good sources of calcium. However, some vegetables, including spinach, rhubarb and chard contain oxalic acid which makes the calcium in them harder to absorb. Some beans, especially pinto, adzuki and soybeans are excellent sources of calcium. Many nuts and seeds, particularly almonds, Brazil nuts, sesame and sunflower seeds, also contain good amounts of calcium.
It is still a good idea to take a calcium supplement, especially if you think you have a higher need for it. Seeing that calcium is artificially added to all dairy products, you might as well skip the middle-man (aka. the cow or the goat) and go straight to the source yourself.
I like to include a variety of greens, beans, nuts, seeds and some tofu or other soybean products in my daily diet. This salad with marinated, baked tofu, wheat berries, carrots and snow peas is one of my favourites. I love the crunchy tofu and the crisp veggies, and can happily devour a bowl any time.
Marinated baked tofu and wheat berry salad
(serves 2)
350g block extra-firm tofu
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon tamari or Bragg's all-purpose seasoning
1 pinch of chilli flakes
200g wheat berries, soaked in water for a few hours
3-4 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
2 small carrots, thinly chopped
1 big handful of snow peas, thinly chopped
2 green shallots, thinly sliced
1. Whisk olive oil, apple cider vinegar and tamari in a bowl. Slice the tofu into 1-2 cm thick slices and place the slices in a shallow (rimmed) dish. Pour the marinade over the slices and turn the slices to coat both sides. Leave to marinate for 1-2 hours.
2. Preheat the oven to 200C and line a baking tray with baking paper. Arrange the tofu slices on the tray (gently shaking off any extra marinade). Bake for 20-25 minutes on each side or until golden and crispy.
3. In the meantime, drain the soaked wheat berries, place in a saucepan and cover with fresh water. Bring to boil, then let simmer for about 30 minutes or until the grains are tender. Drain and leave to cool.
4. Combine the cooled down grains, sesame seeds, left-over marinade and chopped vegetables in a bowl. Toss to combine and arrange in serving bowls. Cut the tofu into bite-sized pieces and place on top of the grains. Serve immediately.


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Google Chrome is quickly becoming a favorite browser among Passpack users. Even I've switched – it's just sooo much faster. However, the latest dev build of Chrome will not work with Passpack. But that's ok.
Not Just Chrome, Dev Builds in General…
In the past, there have been issue with other beta release of browsers – Opera, Chrome, Firefox, Safari have all had thier day. Almost 100% of the time, the issues that arise in a dev build resolve themselves once the stable release is out.
We simply can't modify Passpack to be compatible with nightly or dev builds. Besides being an impossible task, we hope you'll agree that our energies are better spent working on new Passpack features and improvements.
A Thought on Security
I'm not going to go as far as to say that dev builds are not secure – that would be a sweeping statement. However I will say this: The chances of there being bugs that potentially open security holes are higher when the browser … you know… hasn't completely finished debugging.
So even if you have a dev build that works with Passpack, we'd like to invite you to only access your account with stable released browsers. I know, we're paranoid, but that's our job [smile].


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IRVINE – Autopsies are scheduled Tuesday in the killing of a newly engaged Irvine couple found dead in a car on the top level of a parking garage Sunday night.
"I don't expect any surprises in the (autopsy) results," said Irvine police Lt. Julia Engen on Tuesday morning.
Police have not released many details surrounding the shootings of Keith Lawrence and Monica Quan, but said the killings are neither a murder-suicide nor a robbery gone bad. Lawrence – licensed to carry a firearm as part of his job – did not have a gun, police added.
"We believe this is a double murder," Engen said.
No motive or arrests have been reported.
Lawrence, 27, and Quan, 28, were college sweethearts and had recently moved into the Irvine condo complex where they were found dead.
The couple met at Concordia University in Irvine, where they both played guard for the school's basketball teams. She was 5-foot-5 but was among the team leaders for 3-point field goals. He hit one of the most dramatic shots in recent school history, a buzzer-beating 3-pointer in triple overtime that helped send Concordia to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics finals.
Quan graduated in 2007 with a degree in exercise sports science, and then got her master's degree in coaching and athletic administration. She became an assistant coach, first at Cal Lutheran in Thousand Oaks, then at Cal State Fullerton – where, for the past two years, she has been "Coach Mo."
The head coach, Marcia Foster, broke down as she remembered Quan during a brief news conference Monday. "A really bright light was put out way too soon," she said.
Lawrence graduated from Concordia with a degree in business administration. In August, USC's Office of Public Safety hired Lawrence as an armed officer and assigned him to patrol, said Capt. David Carlisle. The department's chief, John Thomas, sent a memo to his staff Monday with the news of Lawrence's death:
"During his brief tenure of service here at USC, Officer Lawrence proved to be an honorable, compassionate and professional member of our department and the Trojan family," he wrote. "We are a better department and the USC Campus Community is a safer place as a result of his service."
Irvine police were responding to a report of someone slumped over in a car when they arrived shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday at a parking structure for the Avenue One condominium complex.
Police said Lawrence and Quan appear to have been shot where they were found It was obvious, police said, that they had been dead for some time.
Engen said witnesses with information can call a tip line at 949-724-7192.
Register staff writers Thomas Martinez, Claudia Koerner, Kimberly Pierceall, Doug Irving, Lou Ponsi, Salvador Hernandez and Tim Burt contributed to this report.
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Tiger Woods only made it through 10 holes Thursday — this time because of the weather, not his back.
The debut of the new Blue Monster, and the return of Woods, received an incomplete grade Thursday when the opening round of the Cadillac Championship in Doral, Fla., was halted more than 21/2 hours because of menacing thunderstorms.
Harris English was among just six of 68 players to finish the round, hitting 5-iron into the par-3 ninth hole and rolling in a 45-foot birdie putt for a 3-under 69.
Woods, who walked off after 13 holes Sunday in the Honda Classic because of lower back pain and spasms, said he warmed up well and felt good during the delay.
His golf didn't look all that great. He was 2 over, ending the day with a wedge that came up some 20 yards short of his target, leading to a three-putt for bogey from 55 feet.
"I'm ready to go back out tomorrow and play well," said Woods, who'll have eight holes remaining Friday morning to make up some ground.
Trump National Doral, overhauled by Gil Hanse, showed plenty of bite on a windy afternoon. Brett Rumford began his round by hitting four shots before he put one in play. Three went into the water on the par-5 10th, and he started out with an 11.
"Mr. Trump wanted a very tough test on the Blue Monster, and that's what he got," English said.
Jason Dufner, Hunter Mahan, Francesco Molinari and Patrick Reed also were at 3 under when the round was suspended by darkness.
Russell Henley, coming off a playoff win last week at the Honda Classic, was in the group at 2 under that included Masters champion Adam Scott, who is in the Nos. 1-2-3 group with Woods and Henrik Stenson.
Stenson might have hit the most memorable shot of the day — a cold shank from the middle of the second fairway that sailed at a 45-degree angle into bushes.
Rory McIlroy got off to a blazing start with four birdies in five holes, only to end the back nine with back-to-back bogeys with a three-putt bogey and a tee shot on the 18th that caught the edge of the bank and bounded into the water.
Match Play champion Jason Day withdrew because of a thumb injury.
PGA: Brian Stuard birdied seven of his first 12 holes and took the Puerto Rico Open lead in Rio Grande. He shot a 6-under 66 in gusting winds at Trump International Golf Club-Puerto Rico. Jason Gore and Danny Lee shot 67s. John Daly had a triple-bogey 7 on the par-4 12th in a round of 74.
Etc.: Europe captain Paul McGinley chose Sam Torrance and Des Smyth as two of his vice captains for the Ryder Cup against United States at Gleneagles (Scotland) on Sept. 26-28.


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Did you know?
The Prester John memorial in Port Elizabeth was unveiled by the Portuguese ambassador in 1986.
Next to the Port Elizabeth City Hall you will find a statue depicting a couple of intriguing characters. Its origin is steeped in deep crusader, eastern and African mythology and it depicts a man called Prester John in conversation with an unnamed Portuguese explorer.
It is believed to be the only monument in the world to celebrate the existence of the ever-elusive Prester John, said to be a descendant of the Three Magi.
Prester John, depending on whose history you are studying at the time, was also a crusader-era Christian king in Ethiopia – or possibly a high-born Mongol from the time of Genghis Khan. The belief was that he presided over 'a realm full of riches and strange creatures', and that he was also the ageless curator of the Holy Grail.
European countries, especially the seafaring, adventurous ones, were ever-set on questing in Africa from the 15th Century onwards. At first, Timbuktu was the fashionable – but fatal – quest centre for colonials.
Another popular quest was to find Prester John and his world. He symbolised the 'universal Christian', who transcended culture and geography.
On October 10, 1486, King John II of Portugal commissioned the navigator Bartolomeu Dias to sail around the southernmost tip of Africa and see if he could find Prester John 'somewhere in the Indies'. Thus the connection between Prester and Portugal.
Dias departed the next year and, after many stops along the west coast, sailed through a vicious storm off the Cape, so vicious that he called it 'Cabo Tormentosa' – the Cape of Storms. His king later had it renamed the Cape of Good Hope, because it promised a passage to India.
Along the way, Dias left many messages of goodwill for Prester John but, as far as history records, received no reply – nor a forwarding address…
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism
Tel: +27 (0) 41 582 2575
Email : email@example.com
How to get here
The Prester John memorial stands in Port Elizabeth's Fleming Square just opposite the City Hall.
Best time to visit
Port Elizabeth is a year-round destination, lots of sun with some pretty gusty days to boot. Prepare for lots of wind.
Around the area
Extend your morning walk of the city to a drive out to 1 or 2 of the many townships around Port Elizabeth, but it's highly advisable to go with a professional guide.
Tours to do
Trips out to Addo, south to Jeffreys Bay and Storms River, north to Port Alfred and, into the hinterland, to Grahamstown.
Get around
Port Elizabeth has so many historical sites of interest that it is advisable to park your vehicle and walk, especially in the Central - Donkin Reserve area.
What will it cost
Walking tours cost R300 to R400 per person depending on the time taken.
Length of stay
A full day in Port Elizabeth is just the ticket, so you can see the dawn over the ocean, experience the city sites by day and taste some of the nightlife after dark.
What to pack
Your city-walk day pack should include: bottled water, sunscreen, guidebook. You should wear comfortable walking shoes and a hat.
Where to stay
Check the Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism site for all your accommodation choices.
What to eat
Pack something light for midday snacking, because tonight you're probably going to feast at 1 of the many seafood restaurants near the ocean.
What's happening
Check the city website for festivals, events and exhibitions. There's more to Port Elizabeth than most people think.


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This article was published 16/7/2012 (1863 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
TEL AVIV -- Is Israel approaching its moment of truth with Iran? The official and public position is "no." But behind the scenes diplomatic activity that suggests "maybe."
Last week, U.S. National Security Adviser Tom Donilon completed two days of intense talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanahu, Defence Minster Ehud Barak and Israeli National Security Adviser Gen. Yaacov Amidror.
Donilon's visit was acknowledged only after his departure. Later this month, U.S. Defence Secretary Leon Panetta is expected to return to Israel to complete the Donilon consultations.
Between these two visits, Deputy Secretary of State Nick Burns is briefing his Israeli counterparts about new sanctions on Iran that they will reduce Iran's oil exports by 40 per cent and will increase considerably economic pressures on Iran.
And to cap all this, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived Sunday night for a one-day consultation about her discussions in Egypt about Egypt, Iran and the Palestinian Authority.
Clinton is not directly involved in the secret negotiations about Iran, but her visit coincides with growing Iranian terrorist activity against Israeli targets in Cyprus, Kenya and Azerbaijan.
The Cypriot government has arrested two terrorists, one of them a member of Hezbollah who planned to hit places frequented by Israelis. The two were assembling intelligence for elite Iranian al-Quds operatives to blow up an Israeli plane or hijack a cruise ship with Israelis on board.
All this semi-secret activity is accompanied by an increased American naval presence in the Persian Gulf. After sending two aircraft carriers to bolster its Fifth Fleet based in Bahrain, the U.S. sent additional torpedo boats and other naval units to warn against interference in the freedom of navigation in the Straits of Hormuz.
There are signs that Iran feels nervous about the West's intentions. Iran also feels that Syria, its closest ally, is likely to fall while its attempt to cement its hegemony in Bahrain failed because of strong Saudi action.
Iran is no longer sure even about Russia. A Russian ship carrying helicopters was ordered back because the Kremlin did not want to be accused of supplying Assad with arms to kill his people. Turkey has undertaken a move of great concern to Iran: Turkey signed with Iraqi Kurdistan an agreement to supply Turkey with oil from Kirkuk, ignoring the Shiite government in Baghdad.
Lebanon is tense and unstable for the first time since its 1975 civil war. The Sunni majority under the leadership of Saad Hariri has become a serious counterbalance to Hezbollah. As a result, all Iranian attempts to continue arming Hezbollah are encountering stiff Sunni opposition.
For a time, there were fears that, acting on Iran's orders, Hezbollah would take steps to destabilize the Israeli-Lebanese border. Israel warned publicly, but also through other channels, that any Hezbollah attempt to act against Israel according to Iranian orders would cost Lebanon dearly.
Israel does not accept Hezbollah as an "independent" element in Lebanon. It regards Lebanon as one entity under the authority of the Lebanese government.
Clinton reported in Jerusalem on her discussion with newly elected Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi and army "boss" Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi. Clinton's impression was that there was no immediate danger to the Israeli-Egyptian peace treaty.
Clinton was under the impression that Morsi is totally "absorbed" by the ongoing conflict with the military, which would "never" cede total control of Egypt to the Muslim Brotherhood.
There are women, Christians and liberals to protect and the army would not abdicate its responsibility to do so.
In her discussions with Netanyahu and Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad, Clinton invested much time to finding ways to revive the peace talks. She found Netanyahu more amenable to make some gestures to the Palestinians, such as releasing Palestinian prisoners. But the problem is not that of prisoners but of peace.
Samuel Segev is the Winnipeg Free
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The words "easy" and "anchored objects" are rarely found in the same sentence. InDesign CS5.5 makes it possible. Anchored objects are common in EPUB/HTML workflows, and easy drag and drop of anchored frames has the potential to make life a lot simpler.
In InDesign CS5.5, every selected frame (both text and graphic) shows a blue square near the top right corner.
- Click the blue-square and drag it to the position in the story where you want the anchor it. The UI shows a bold "I" beam as you move the mouse through the text. Release to create the anchor.
- Use the Shift key as a modifier to change the behavior to create an inline object. This action duplicates the cut and paste gesture you used in previous releases.
- Use the Alt key as a modifier to open the Anchored Object Options dialog box.
InDesign CS5.5 also makes it easier for you to identify anchored objects. Anchored objects display an "Anchor" icon instead of the "blue square".


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You got a taste in our Fall Preview of all new Cooking Channel episodes coming your way. Now the time has come! This weekend park in front of your television for one new episode after another. Here's what's in store:
*** TODAY — Saturday, Oct. 2
French Food at Home at 11:30am ET:
With a menu inspired by the forest, Laura Calder makes a light Fiddlehead Soup; juicy Juniper Beer Bird with a creamy Celeriac Puree; soft Stuffed Mushroom Caps with Goat Cheese; and Millefeuilles stuffed with whipped cream and blackberries.
David Rocco's Dolce Vita at 12:30pm ET:
David spends the day putting together an insider's food guide to Florence, including the ins and outs of buying fruits and vegetables at one of the city's fabulous open air markets, and everything you've ever needed to know about ordering a coffee in Italy. David shows this recipe for Gnudi all' Aqua — naked ravioli — from one of Florence's hottest restaurants. This is la dolce vita.
Everyday Exotic at 1:30pm ET:
Like a lot of parents, Chef Roger Mooking sometimes has to trick his kids into eating meat by covering it with cheese. Roger creates a roast beef and potatoes meal featuring local artisan Camembert cheese as his Obedient Ingredient. An everyday prime roast gets bathed in a tangy balsamic marinade, then smothered in a rich and filling herbed Camembert gravy. Roger makes the creamiest, dreamiest mashed potatoes, along with a classic sauteed mushroom side.
Chuck's Day Off at 2pm ET:
Take it from Chuck: "Today is a big day off. I'm cooking for my mentors, who are now sorta my competition as well. I think the world of Dave and Fred, and their restaurants are the first I send anyone if we don't have room here. Obviously we NEVER get to eat together and actually talk. So yeah, today is a big deal."
Rachael Ray's Week in a Day at 3pm ET:
Rachael delivers a week's worth of meals that you can make in a day: Slow Roasted Lamb and Roasted Tomatoes; Portuguese Fish Supper; Peas And Potatoes Soup With Tarragon Pesto; Chipotle Chicken Thighs With Chunky Guacamole; Stuffed Peppers With Lamb And Eggplant.
Fresh Food Fast with Emeril Lagasse at 4:30pm ET:
Emeril welcomes Bethenny Frankel into his kitchen as he prepares some great recipes using the freshest seafood he can find. Spicy shrimp fra diavolo with angelhair pasta prepares the palette for his virtually bread-free, large sweet-lump crab cakes with remoulade sauce. Finish with moqueca, a full-flavor fish stew from Brazil with onions, chilies, cilantro, coconut milk and a quick shrimp stock. Sounds complicated, but it isn't. It's Fresh Food Fast Emeril style.
*** TOMORROW — Sunday, Oct. 3
Rachel Allen: Bake! at 4:30pm ET:
Have you ever wanted to make beautiful eclairs like in the pastry shops? Or how about a perfect baked cheesecake, with blueberries? This is the weekend for baking!
Decadent Desserts at 8pm ET:
Sunny Anderson takes you on a luscious tour of all things dessert and decadent, from sugary creations spun from sugar and fire like baked Alaska and caramel covered apples, to ice creams and gelati of imaginative flavors like sweet corn, basil, cactus pear and chocolate curry! If you're a fan of chocolate, we've got chocolate ladybugs, chocolate pâté, edible chocolate mosaics and a painter who fashions American presidents in chocolate.
Food(ography) at 9pm ET:
The history of dessert pastry is one of exacting skill and indulgent excess. Watch the wizardry and take a taste from the otherworldly arts of LA pastry hotshot Jordan Kahn to the classic French Mille Feuille puff pastry at the French Culinary Institute. Don't miss Del Posto's drummer turned master pastry chef Brooks Headley's unusually delicious Eggplant Chocolate Crostata. Plus San Francisco's hottest bakery: Tartine's Bavarian splendor.
As you can see, it's a pretty full line-up! Which show are you most excited about seeing brand new episodes for?


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Police have confirmed that well known Perth based designer Ruth Tarvydas has died.
Police spokeswoman Ros Weatherall told Fairfax Media that officers were called to an East Perth apartment about 8.30am on Friday.
Police found the body of Ms Tarvydas on the ground below.
Ms Weatherall said "there is no evidence of criminality" in regard to Ms Tarvydas' death.
Her label "Tarvydas" experienced financial problems in the past few years. In 2012 she was forced to appoint an administrator and close her King Street shop.
Although she had been designing dresses since the 1960s, it wasn't until the early 2000s that Tarvydas became infamous for her red carpet designs which were favoured by sporting WAGs and svelte socialites alike.
A $2000 bespoke and barely there red Tarvydas gown raised not only eyebrows but also Rebecca Judd's public profile on the Brownlow red carpet in 2004.
In 2009 she dressed Australian cricketer Mitchell Johnson's now wife Jessica Bratich in a sheer canary yellow dress with matching underwear which sent the paparazzi and commentators into a spin when the unruly gown was caught by the wind as she stepped onto the red carpet at the Allan Border Medal.
Tarvydas then made international headlines back in 2009 when she was commissioned to design the national costume for Miss Universe hopeful, Rachael Finch.
The revealing gown, named 'Sunset Over the Opera House', was unveiled at her small boutique on Perth's exclusive King Street, a store which she was forced to closed in 2012 when her company, RTI, went into administration.
The risque dress, complete with a feather headdress, featured a silver sequin encrusted bodice and a skirt made from sheaths of tangerine, melon and pink silk.
It divided critics who said it was more suited to a Priscilla, Queen of the Desert remake than a beauty pageant, but the designer stood by her creation which had all the hallmarks of a typical Tarvydas production: flesh, flashiness and figure hugging.
At the launch which was attended by the who's who of "boom town" including entrepreneur and publisher Troy Barbagallo, Adultshop.com owner Malcolm Day and Mrs Judd, Tarvydas told Fairfax Media at the time "the costume is sexy, exciting, thrilling and beautiful. Everything a woman should be."
The triangle shaped neckline of that gown, which resembled the sails of Jorn Utzon's Opera House, became a hallmark of Tarvydas' future collections.
While she was renowned for her love of black kohl eyeliner, the f-word and her trademark pilot's hat, she was also an avid champion of Perth's fashion scene, frequently front row supporting up and coming designers at shows all around the city.
The fashion designer was known for her trademark look which included a black hat, heavy black eyeliner and black attire.
Lifeline 131 114 - beyondblue 1300 224 636 - MensLine 1300 789 978
Additional reporting by Jenna Clarke


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ABC News/PC Magazine has a really fantastic story on the best unlocked phones, and we're all ears.
The recent Copyright Office ruling on unlocking GSM phones puts some much-needed power back in the hands of you, the wireless consumer. This means you can now bring your Cingular phone over to T-Mobile, or vice-versa. You also have the right to switch between prepaid and postpaid service on the same phone. And when you travel abroad, you can pop an international SIM card into your phone for much lower rates.
This last bit is especially important, because international cell phone use is crazy expensive. So what are the best unlocked phones? ABC likes the Samsung X820 (pictured above) "a perfect example of a terrific product that the carriers tried to block out of the U.S. market for no perceptible reason. It's less than .3 inches thick, with a 2-megapixel camera, gorgeous screen, and fun interface." They also have high esteem for the Nokia N80, Palm Treo 680, Sony Ericsson W810i and the Nokia 7380.
They advocate buying directly from the manufacturer, suggesting that rebel phone purchasing is akin to making a political statement. We've all been under the thumb of wireless companies for too long! Break free with an unlocked phone. —MEGHANN MARCO
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An ultimate exam – can there be such a thing? If it is in a high school senior design class is the Adobe Digital School Collection up to the task? ABSOLUTELY – on both counts. My classes did it and the results were fabulous.
Our principal explained she needed a favour. She was the volunteer chair of our school board's United Way campaign for 2011-2012 and she needed new posters for the campaign. The posters would be printed and distributed throughout the board (no small deal – we are one of the largest school boards in Canada) . I love authentic tasks. Having spent 20 years in ad agencies and design firms before moving into teaching I know the difference between textbook work and "real" assignments and this opportunity was incredibly real. Each year I have several students who are move into the design field in post secondary programs and for them to have first class published work in their portfolios would be fantastic.
To make it interesting I chose to do the posters as the final exam project in my senior design classes. Our provincial ministry of education allows us the freedom to create our final exams in whatever form best suits our courses and students and for me that always involves a practical design assignment. After all, we are a project driven, student centered creating, solving, building, testing and evaluating class so why not get the students to do exactly that as part of their exam. The challenge built in to this, however, is that because the poster assignment was being presented as an exam I would not be able to offer all of the feedback and assistance I would normally offer in a regular assignment. But – I had promised fabulous posters for my principal to use for the campaign. Would I be able to deliver as promised?
The software we use is the Photoshop Elements 9.0 (with Premier Elements 9.0, and Web Standard CS4 – Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Flash Pro). My senior students have repeatedly confirmed that this version of Photoshop is more than up to the task. So many tools and functionalities have been carried over from the CS4 version that it has become a powerhouse of its own. A full slate of layers functions – layer blends, clipping masks, layer masks – plus a broad range of colour functions and selection functions as well as a full range of filters means that there isn't much you can't do in this version. Obviously it is not the same as Photoshop CS4 or CS5, but it isn't a pale junior version either – it holds its own and produces wonderful results. For high school classes getting into digital design I find it is a very accessible and accomplished tool.
A quick side note, should you chose to do this type of assignment – I helped many of the students with the words for the posters. We are not a creative writing class, we're a design class, so helping them with the text really eased their concerns and allowed them to focus on what was important – their designs. Photos came from www.morguefile.com only – it allows users to use the images in almost any way imaginable and that was important to me since the school board was printing and distributing the posters and copyright issues could not interfere with this process. As part of this assignment the students also had to learn and meet the requirements of logo use for both the United Way and for our school board – yet another authentic element built into the project.
So – how did it all work out? My grade 11 classes created two posters each – one for an adult audience and one for a student audience (their choice of age range – elementary, middle school or high school). The grade 12's did a similar assignment but had three posters to do – they also had to create a poster using typography (no illustration or photo). In all 200 posters were created – and I was delighted by the results! I presented the top 21 designs to our principal and she was totally blown away. She wanted to use all of them! Our superintendant was equally impressed and I was delighted. It had worked. A real task with a real client and a real deadline and real requirements. THIS was an ultimate exam – and in a few weeks I will learn which posters the committee has chosen so they can be prepped and printed.
One last important note. Like every other teacher I have students who bail part way through a course. It happens and sometimes you can try to overcome this but…. Well – apparently word got out to all of the students, including those who had not attended regularly, because every single student participated in the exam assignment. AND I am very pleased to say that included in that group of the top 21 designs were designs from the peripheral students. A couple of them had really come through and their work was exemplary. And isn't that why we do what we do in our classrooms every day?


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Woods Online -- Business as Usual
April 2nd, 2012 |
Statement of President Dottie L. King
Dottie King, Ph.D., SMWC President
Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods College President Dottie L. King today responded to an Audit Report issued by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Education. The Audit Report claims that the College's students should not have received Federal financial assistance because its award-winning distance learning programs did not meet the regulatory definition of "telecommunications" courses and should instead have been categorized as "correspondence" courses. The College had previously submitted an extensive response to the OIG which is available with the Audit Report.
"I am deeply disappointed that the Inspector General has taken so extreme a position in its review of our programs," Dr. King said. "Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods College was among the first institutions in the nation to make high-quality extended learning programs available to working women and men. To now suggest that we have not met our obligations as a participant in the federal student aid programs is simply unsupportable." The OIG Audit Report recommends that the Department seek to recover over $42 million in loans and grants made to the College's students since July 1, 2005, and consider further regulatory action.
"Our distance learning programs have always been in the forefront of using appropriate technology to provide the best possible learning experience," Dr. King stated. "We are confident that a reasoned review of the Inspector General's conclusions and the College's response will result in a finding that the College has always operated in full compliance with applicable law."
The findings contained in the OIG Audit Report are in the form of recommendations that have been forwarded to the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) within the Department of Education. FSA will undertake an independent appraisal of the recommendations and the College's response and determine whether any action is warranted, and if so, the nature of such action. The College has engaged expert outside counsel, Michael B. Goldstein of Dow Lohnes PLLC, to assist in this process.
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NEW and old bike parts will be on sale to raise funds for a social inclusion charity.
Malvern Cycles CIC is hosting a sold-as-seen jumble at its shop in Worcester Road, Malvern Link, from Friday to Sunday, March 21-23 in support of the work of Hope Unlimited.
The Worcestershire charity works in partnership with Malvern Hills District Council and its Malvern Overdrive Centre aims to increase employment and life opportunities for those living in the town by providing qualifications, apprenticeships and adult learning.
Nick Trotman of Malvern Cycles CIC said: "We have over one hundred second hand bicycles, a collection of new parts and even some nearly new electric bicycles in our great sold as seen sale. We will sell bikes as a whole or break for parts.
"You can even find a pair of part worn tyres at a bargain price. It is a great opportunity to come along and find a part for that project or project in need of a part and support a great local charity."
The shop is open from 10am each day.
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House of Representatives receives letter from Reed for DelBene to fill remainder of Inslee term
Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed sent a letter to congressional officials declaring that 1st Congressional District candidate Suzan DelBene unofficially received 60 percent of the vote against Republican John Koster to fill the seat until the end of the current term ending in January.
The lame-duck session begins on Tuesday.
The letter clears the way for DelBene to be sworn into the United States House of Representatives.
"It would appear from these unofficial results that Suzan DelBene was elected as Representative in Congress from the First Congressional District of Washington," wrote Reed to U.S. House of Representative's Clerk Karen L. Haas. "To the best of our knowledge and belief at this time, there is no contest to this election."
The seat was on the ballot twice for voters from the Canadian border to I-90, once to fill the rest of former Representative Jay Inslee's term, and a second time to fill the next four-year term. DelBene holds a 60-39 percent lead for the lame-duck term. DelBene has a 53-46 percent lead against Koster for the term beginning in January.
"In the alternative, the House, controlled by the Republicans, had indicated it would accept a Secretary of State letter stating confidence that she had been elected to the short unexpired term," said State Elections co-director Katie Blinn.
Winning the lame-duck term is significant, as it gives DelBene more seniority in the House of Representatives and a normal freshman representative.
The election results won't be complete and official until confirmed by the counties in the district on Nov. 27 and by the state on Dec. 6.
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Halfway To Rockapaddy!
Sunday, September 15, 2013 from 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM (PDT)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
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It's that time of year again. When the young at hearts' thoughts turn to hot Celtic rock, cool rockabilly, and cold Guinness. When the wise ones ask the question "Why does St. Patrick's Day have to come only once a year?" Well, ask no more, Sheamus O'Shaunessy... it's time to have a MacParty! Let's celebrate the (almost) halfway point to Rockapaddy III by enjoying live performances by:
- Lexington Field
- Vagrant Nation
- The Galway Hooker Band
- Brick Top Blaggers
- Craic Haus
- The Rocketz
Previous Rockapaddy shows have been sold out and we expect the same for this one. Doors will open at 5:30PM and the show will start at 6:30PM. If you'd like to grab dinner at the House of Blues restaurant before the show, you can take your receipt and bypass the lineup to get into the music hall early... ask your server for details. Show is for ages 18+ only.
Once you've registered here on Eventbrite for the show, simply go to the HOB box office on September 15th after 5:00PM and your free tickets will be at will call under your name... please bring a valid photo I.D. Please dress appropriately (kilts optional).
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House of Blues Anaheim
1530 Disneyland Dr
Sunday, September 15, 2013 from 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM (PDT)
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Peppermint. Be it pink peppermint, green peppermint or candy canes when the first snow hits the ground I go searching for it. These red and white vine ornaments capture the candy cane colors and give back an ornament that reminds me of peppermint without having a to have a tree covered in various candy candy canes.


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>General Running>Too much running... bad for you???? What's your opinion...
Runners run.
The perception that running is bad for the joints or "harsh on the skeleton" is also not accurate. Impact sports have a beneficial effect on the bones by stimulating calcium uptake which strengths the bones. What makes running hard on the joints is when people run or walk primarily on hard surfaces, concrete or pavement, and with poor shoes.
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I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.
Poor baby
Although the existing evidence on whether long-term long-distance running causes osteoarthritis is currently insufficient for researchers to draw unequivocal conclusions, the preponderance of data seems to indicate that moderate levels of running do not increase the risk of osteoarthritis of the knees and hips for healthy people and that this activity might even have a protective effect. A history of injury—from overuse or acute trauma as a result of running, excessive running, intrinsic anatomical instability in the joints, or a high body mass index— can accelerate the onset of osteoarthritis and cause disability, however ... The risks of running as noted should be weighed against the tremendous benefits of this activity to the other body systems. Running has been shown to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease,28 diabetes mellitus,28 and depression.29 This kind of physical activity has also been shown to help with weight control, to improve bone density, and to decrease mortality.
Dr. Walther reviewed 10 retrospective studies and three prospective studies. The conclusion was that "there is no evidence that running is associated with an increase risk for degenerative arthritis of the hip."
In Dr. Canaghan's article the conclusion was that "there seems to be little risk associated with recreational running." "There was an increased risk of lower limb osteoarthritis in participants of repetitive high impact sports."
Most of the literature seems to suggest that osteoarthritis is more related to age and heredity than it is to exercise.
The main conclusion of the article was that normal joints in individuals of all ages appear to tolerate prolonged and vigorous exercise without adverse consequences or accelerated development of osteoarthritis. They also concluded that exercise may actually help prevent the development of osteoarthritis. A regular exercise program is also helpful in individuals that have developed osteoarthritis.
Although there are not currently enough data to give clear recommendations to long-distance runners, it appears that long-distance running does not increase the risk of osteoarthritis of the knees and hips for healthy people who have no other counterindications for this kind of physical activity. Long-distance running might even have a protective effect against joint degeneration.
I couldn't resist a little quick research
You'll ruin your knees!
""...the truth that someday, you will go for your last run. But not today—today you got to run." - Matt Crownover (after Western States)
Also, our bodies are made for walking and running. They are not made for skiing, football playing, etc. All these other sports put you at risk for getting real injuries.
Good work! Hey, I have a grant coming up; would you mind swinging by and doing a lit review for me?
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Balmain Spring 2013
"Welcome to Cuba!" smiled Olivier Rousteing, gesturing toward his models. Each was being groomed like a thoroughbred by her own handlers, minutes before the Balmain show began—a vista of glam-chic powerwomen stretched along a salon of the ornate Grand Hotel—all ledge shoulders; harlequin checks; jackets and dresses formed from basketry, crystal sparkles, and white lace; spray-on skinny jeans; high-waisted pants; and flat A-line leather skirts. For old-timers, it's a kind of scene which hasn't been witnessed since Cindy, Linda, Christy, and Naomi were haughtily, naughtily prancing the runways. "It's the nineties, Latin-style. I'm into sensuality and powerful women, like the way Peter Lindbergh and Steven Meisel shot them," Rousteing declared, bouncing with new-timer excitement. "And I've really been inspired by Sade," he added, manuvering a girl in a boxy, quilted black leather jacket, bandeau top, man-tailored pants, and pointed stilettos from behind a rack. She instinctively thrust her hands in her pockets and threw up her head, feeling it. And sure enough, she was an almost-replica of the beautiful eighties girl crooner, down to the dangling oversize hoop earrings and the single braid grazing the back of her jacket.
But who is Sade to a 26-year-old, or for that matter, Christy, et al.? References alone never made a woman want to buy clothes—it's only the clothes' relevance and the knack of putting them together that makes a collection crackle with desirability. This show had that sizzle, pushing silhouettes far enough to be challenging and backing them up with bold pattern and a level of bravura embroidery skill that touches the level of couture. The swaggering, structure of the exaggerated shoulders and the layering of coats over jackets was a fresh reading of the "oversize" trend—maybe not for the fainthearted, but it's fair betting that the fearless will be parading them outside shows next season.
But the really interesting thing to isolate in this collection is its underlying sophistication and subtlety. Nineties redux and all the pavé crystal embroidery could easily be considered vulgar, or at least only as a junior, minority, discobound interest. But look at the trousers. As expected, the Balmain collection must always have skinny jeans. This one filled the bill, showing them with long jackets woven raffia and cane, business as usual. The new tailored pants, though—fluid and high-waisted, tapering slightly into cuffs and cut at a length to show the foot and shoe to perfection—revealed a rare, flattering mastery that will magnetize a much bigger public to Balmain. Rousteing reiterated them in many ways and fabrics: solid black or white, striped, in leather, in denim, and each time they looked more desirable, more definitive. Any woman can see you're free to wear them with a cropped top—or not. This boy is good.


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Cooking QuicklyScience brain teasers require understanding of the physical or biological world and the laws that govern it.
After climbing to the top of a mountain, Phil is hungry and gets out his cookpot for a good spaghetti meal. Unfortunately, as it's not a pressure cooker it will take longer to cook. What can Phil do to cook the spaghetti more quickly?
(He's already turned the fuel on max, and he doesn't have to stay with the pot)
HintHe can add something other than water and spaghetti to the pot.
AnswerHe adds a lot of salt to the water to increase the boiling point (actually, anything that would dissolve would do that, but he prefers salt). In theory he could also round the bottom edge of his pot by grinding it (which would also increase the surface area exposed to hot air because of roughness), but he'd probably spend more time doing that than he'd save on cooking time.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Documents obtained by Channel 4 reveal new details about a previous guilty plea by a Jacksonville man accused of hacking into celebrities' email accounts and stealing personal information.
Christopher Chaney admitted he and a friend stole money from Prudential in 1998, according to a plea agreement. Chaney pleaded guilty to mail fraud.
Chaney filled out blank checks in the amount of $3,800 and $2,100 that were provided by Michael Hall, a Prudential employee.
Chaney was sentenced to four years of probation and restitution.
Hall was sentenced to four months in prison and three years of probation.
Last week, Chaney was charged with 26 counts of computer hacking, aggravated identify theft and wire tapping.
Investigators say he hacked into the email accounts of Scarlett Johansson, Christina Aguilera and Mila Kunis. He has a hearing scheduled in federal court in Los Angeles scheduled next month.
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Child Abuse and Neglect Facts
The problem of child abuse and neglect is being given increased attention in communities across the country.
Abuse and neglect of children affects many people in the community. The abused or neglected child is the primary victim. Such maltreatment may lead to a variety of problems and disorders that may follow the child into adulthood.
The abusive or neglectful parents or caretakers suffer as well. Most of them do not want to hurt children but may be repeating the abusive behavior they themselves experienced as children. Other family members, especially brothers and sisters of abused children, may exhibit emotional and behavioral problems as well, even though they themselves are not the primary targets of abuse.
Finally, communities as a whole suffer. As abusive and neglectful acts touch lives in ever-widening circles, the potential for harm to the "fabric" of the community increases.
How to recognize abuse and neglect...
The most commonly recognized types of abuse and neglect are physical abuse, physical neglect, emotional abuse, emotional neglect and sexual abuse or exploitation. Signs of abuse and neglect include:
- A child with repeated injuries such as bruises, welts, or burns
- A child who is withdrawn, angry, depressed, aggressive
- A child who exhibits extremes in behavior, such as being excessively aggressive or being overly compliant; being afraid to go with a caretaker or clinging and not wanting to separate
- A child who is inadequately dressed for the weather, is malnourished, physically dirty, tired, or unsupervised; or is not receiving needed medical treatment
- A child who shows signs of or reports sexual abuse or has a sexually transmitted disease.
Who reports?
Any citizen may report; however, those who are "mandated reporters" can be fined for failure to report suspected abuse or neglect to the Child Protective Services (CPS) Hotline. Mandated reporters include:
- Doctors
- Nurses
- Staff in private or public hospitals or institutions providing care and treatment of children
- Teachers and employees in public or private schools (including nursery schools, and day care centers)
- Babysitters employed on a regular basis
- Mental health professionals
- Social workers
- Probation officers
- Law enforcement officers.
Any identifying information about the person reporting will remain confidential unless otherwise ordered by the court. Persons reporting in good faith are, by law, immune from civil or criminal liability.
When a complaint is made...
- A Child Protective Services social worker will determine if the complaint should be investigated.
- If the situation warrants an investigation, this must be initiated within 24 hours of the complaint; certain cases immediately.
The CPS worker will interview the child, the non-abusive
parent/caretaker and the alleged abuser and others having pertinent
The CPS worker has the legal authority to...
- Talk to the child alone without parental consent (state policy mandates that schools cooperate with the investigation).
- Take photographs or arrange for X-rays, without parental consent, for the purpose of documenting injuries, bruises, or cuts.
- Take the child for medical attention if the parents or other caretaker(s) refuse to do so; however, if this becomes necessary, the Department of Family Services must take custody of the child.
Take immediate emergency custody of a child.
What can Child Protective Services do?
Child Protective Services recognizes that children need to be with their own parents. Sometimes, however, it is necessary to place a child who has been abused in alternate care. But more often than not, we work to change the family system through interventions such as counseling, parenting programs, child care and support from volunteers who relate well to the family to enable a child to remain safely in his or her own home. Parents and children can receive support and guidance from their CPS social worker, from programs that use specially-trained volunteers, and from public and private resources.
What can you do?
- Learn to recognize the warning signals and indicators of child abuse and neglect.
- If you suspect abuse or neglect, contact the Child Protective Services Hotline at 703-324-7400.
- Encourage schools to provide classes in parenting education for students and parents.
- Request a speaker or in-service training through the Child Protective Services Hotline – 703-324-7400.
- Learn about becoming a foster parent through the Department of Family Services – 703-324-7639.
- Provide friendship and guidance to parents and children who need your help by volunteering for programs such a BeFriend-A-Child. For more information, call 703-324-7874.
- Join SCAN — Stop Child Abuse Now — the local chapter of the National Committee for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect – 703-820-9001.
- Start or join community efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect, especially during April, Child Abuse Prevention Month.
- If you see a parent abusing a child in public, approach and say something like, "Looks like you're having a rough day. Is there anything I can do to help?"
- If you are in a store and a child is in danger, offer assistance. For example, if the child has been left unattended in a cart, stand by the child until the parent returns.
- If you are concerned about the physical safety of the child, alert the store manager.
Questions about leaving children home alone?
- See the Fairfax County Child Supervision Guidelines


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Just CrossStitch 2013 Special Collector's Issue - Halloween
Packed with 50+ cross-stitch patterns, this collectible edition is sure to be a best-seller and is dedicated to every stitcher's second favorite holiday -- Halloween.
Full of new, exclusive designs, these spooky projects range from ornaments to pillows, framed pieces to needle books and tote bags to wall hangings with designs including pumpkins, owls, witches, cats, and so much more. Selected by the expert editorial team at Just CrossStitch magazine, the patterns are proofed for accuracy and serve a widespread variety of skill levels, tastes and styles. Clear, easy-to-read charts, detailed instructions and beautiful photography cover nearly every Halloween subject and style.
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