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The Fine Arts department is located on the second floor of the Library. It offers a collection of circulating music scores as well as a collection of LPs, audiotapes, CDs, CD-ROMs and videotapes. The video collection includes items put on Reserve by faculty for class assignments. Faculty wishing to place videos items on Reserve should submit a Video Reserve Form to Wayne Halliday (email@example.com). All videos will be taken off Reserve at the end of each semester.General and Reserve videotapes are available for in-house viewing only. Only Lehman faculty may borrow videos. If you want to order material that is unavailable or not owned by a CUNY library, visit our Interlibrary Loan website and log in as a first-time user.
- Fine Arts offers 20 workstations, 10 Apple Macs and 10 PCs.
- Fine Arts is currently being upgraded to a Multimedia Center to support student needs. A new media classroom is now available for general instruction classes. Faculty wishing to reserve this classroom should review our Fine Arts Classroom Use Policy and submit a Library Events Form to email@example.com.
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I just saw an infommercial for a portable gas grill called the "Q" grill, and laughed my butt off.
It is a little collapsable grill that weighs about 10 pounds, uses propane bottles that look like the ones used in Coleman camp stoves, and looks like a rocketship or something.
Throughout the show, they carefully badmouthed every other type of grill on the market, using actors to make the others look so terribly difficult to use that the "Q" is the only logical choice. As with most gas enthusiasts (and I apologize in advance,) their main talk is about speed. If speed is the main criteria for your choice of equipment, do what the guy in Indiana did. He put a whole bag of charcoal in a square grill, dropped a match in the center, then dumped a bucket of liquid oxygen on it. The entire load of charcoal was lit in SIX SECONDS! Unfortunately, it also totally melted the grill.
Now, I admit to being a major charcoal fan, as food cooked on gas grills, to me, always tastes rubbery. (You notice I said, "to me.)
This toy-like "BBQ Grill" has what they claim is a $219 MSRP, but buying it through the infommercial, it is only 4 payments of $33.00 plus s/h. I am sorry, but for over $135, I will go to Wally World and get the $98 vertical smoker, then swing by the Beverage House for a few sacks of charcoal.
Whether one uses charcoal or gas or even electricity, I salute anyone who thinks the "Q" is a huge waste.


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The travails of old media businesses are well-known but I'm starting to feel sympathy for advertisers and media buyers.
That sentiment was brought on by looking (in old media fashion) at the front of the print section of the New York Times today. The lead article is about Madison Avenue's scepticism on whether Facebook is a good advertising medium and underneath that is a piece on Dish Network's new ad-skipping digital video recorder.
Facebook's advertisers have been struggling with whether display ads on the social network will produce results, with General Motors pulling its $10m Facebook ad budget ahead of the intial public offering.
Meanwhile, Dish has upset US television networks in the "upfront" season where they show off their next season wares to advertisers but producing a box that automatically skips all the commercials between network shows. Read more


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MIDLAND Alliance champions Tividale have got a league and cup double firmly in their sights.
They will look to cap off a brilliant season by beating Sporting Khalsa in tonight's final of the JW Hunt Cup.
Tivi will aim to add the cup to their Alliance crown when they fight out the final against the West Midlands Regional League outfit at Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium (7.30pm kick off).
Club secretary Leon Murray says the players are keen to end their memorable 2013/14 campaign on a high.
He said: "We have a full-strength squad to choose from and everyone has been training well. It would be great to finish off the season by winning the cup.
"It has worked out really well. All the players are keen to play in the final and we can hopefully enjoy the game now that the celebrations from our league win have all died down.
"There is just one game to go and one game to focus on and everyone seems relaxed.
"Historically, Tividale seem to win two or three trophies rather than just one, so hopefully that will be the case once again."
The side from The Beeches made it to the JW Hunt Cup final after beating former tenants Black Country Rangers 2-0 in the semi-finals at Wolverhampton's Castlecroft Stadium a fortnight ago.
It has now been announced that Tividale will play in the Northern Premier League Division One South next season.
Their first foray into step four football will see them travelling as far north as Yorkshire as their distance to away games almost doubles compared with the miles they had to cover this season.
However, the league, which was won by Halesowen Town this campaign, does provide a few relative local games at the likes of Sutton Coldfield Town, Stafford Rangers and Chasetown.
That extra travelling time will make it difficult for some players to commit to the club for the 2014/15 season.
"We are hopeful that we will be able to keep most of this side together but it is inevitable that some won't be able to take on the extra travelling that is required," added Murray.
"That is why this cup final means even more. It could be the last time that some of this team play together."
Follow the action as Tividale take on Sporting Khalsa with The News' live match updates.
We will be online before kick-off with team news before providing regular updates from the contest.


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The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture report shows more declines in this year's Florida citrus crop.
In its March 8 report, forecasters said they expect this season's valencia crop to drop 3 million equivalent cartons, to 72 million cartons. Last month's forecast indicated a 1 million carton decline.
While non-valencia oranges, including midseasons, increased by 1 million cartons, the valencia decline lowers the state's 2013 orange crop to 139 million cartons. That's down 5% from the February 141 million box estimate.
Midseason fruit generally harvest through March while late-season valencias begin production by March and harvest through early June.
Florida grapefruit declined by another 1 million equivalent cartons, from 18 million cartons to the recent report's 17 million cartons. Colored and white grapefruit production fell by 500,000 respective cartons, according to the USDA.
Tangerines and tangelos, the state's specialty citrus fruit, remain unchanged at 4.7 million boxes.
Florida's predicted 160.8 million box total citrus crop is lower than the state's recent five-year average of 179 million cartons. The state produced more than 200 million cartons in the late 1990s and early 2000s.


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Despite dry pasture conditions across the United States, internal and external parasites will continue to challenge beef cattle operations heading into fall and winter. An effective parasite control program in the fall can help cattle maintain body condition and make the most of purchased feedstuffs.
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., Professional Service Veterinarians from three key beef cow-calf regions share the following insights with cattle producers as they head into the fall:
- Diagnostics: Internal parasites are hard to diagnose without proper diagnostic tests. Work with your herd veterinarian to find out what species of parasites are challenging your herd. The main species to control varies from region to region in the fall of the year.
- Different ages of cattle have different challenges:Younger animals such as calves and replacement heifers are the most susceptible animals in the herd to internal parasites. By the time cattle have passed their second grazing season, they have developed a degree of ability to control Cooperia species on their own. Cattle do not appear to develop resistance to abomasal parasites such as Ostertagia(brown stomach worm)and Haemonchus.
- Read the label: The types of parasites controlled and for how long vary from product to product. Read the label to ensure you are controlling the parasites challenging your herd and that you are administering the proper dosage.
Fall parasite control challenges vary from region to region. Professional Services Veterinarians with Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. offer the following insights for beef producers in three regions of the country.
Northern High Plains
Dr. Jerry Woodruff, Senior Professional Services Veterinarian with Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, says that producers in the Northern High Plains states are most concerned with control of external parasites, such as lice, as they enter the fall months leading into cooler weather.
"Louse infestations are a significant concern for northern producers heading into late fall," says Dr. Woodruff. "Another concern is the brown stomach worm, which goes into an arrested development stage within the animal as winter approaches. Producers should select a parasite control program that is effective against external parasites, as well as the inhibited form of Ostertagia."
Despite the dry pasture conditions, Dr. Woodruff emphasizes that a parasite load can still be present and reinfestation is possible. The types of parasite challenges vary somewhat depending on the age of the animal. Young stock face challenges from Ostertagiaostertagi (brown stomach worm), Cooperia and Nematodirus, while more mature animals are likely challenged by brown stomach worm.
Dr. Woodruff recommends that producers use a pour-on in late fall for cows and replacement heifers to help with any external parasite challenges. Bulls that are being wintered over could benefit from a parasite control treatment for internal and external parasites in fall and a repeat application in late winter, just before spring breeding season.
Dr. Woodruff encourages producers to work with their herd veterinarian to determine the types of parasites challenging the herd and select products with proven persistence and efficacy.
Southeastern States
Producers in the southeastern United States face unique challenges in parasite control because cattle can graze nearly year-round, says Dr. Doug Ensley, Professional Services Veterinarian with Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
"A good deworming program in late fall helps cows maintain body condition heading into winter," says Dr. Ensley. "This is important whether you have a spring calving herd or whether you have a fall-calving herd and you are setting them up for the next breeding season."
Dr. Ensley says if hot weather persists into the late fall, producers need to be aware of challenges from Haemonchusand Cooperia in young cattle. As the weather cools and there is more moisture, then adult cows and bulls will have more challenges with Ostertagia coming out of the inhibited stage. In the Gulf Coast region, producers also need to have a plan to control liver flukes.
"Depending on the parasite species challenging your herd, you may select a different parasite control product for different age classes," explains Dr. Ensley. "If inhibited Ostertagia is the challenge, then a pour-on product like Cydectin® (moxidectin) Pour-On makes sense. But in younger stock that is being challenged by Cooperia,Synanthic® (oxfendazole) Suspension is the better choice."
Dr. Ensley reminds producers to carefully read and follow all label directions.
One area that producers many times overlook is parasite control in their breeding bulls. If preparing for a fall breeding season, it is critical to control parasites so bulls can maintain body condition during a busy breeding season. Fall parasite control is also important for bulls wintering over for a spring breeding season.
"Body condition has an impact on semen quality," says Dr. Ensley. "If a bull has a parasite load, it is difficult for him to maintain body condition even during the rest period. Semen is produced during the rest period, so we need to make sure bulls aren't forgotten when it comes to fall parasite control."
Dr. Ensley encourages producers to work with their herd veterinarian to develop a parasite control program based on the parasite species in the area.
Southern High Plains
Warm weather across the Southern High Plains allows for a longer transmission period for parasites, says Dr. Mac Devin, Senior Professional
Services Veterinarian. This longer transmission period can offer challenges for parasite control programs. Southern High Plains producers face challenges from Haemonchusand Cooperia in the early fall and greater concern from Ostertagia and lice as the weather cools down.
Dr. Devin encourages producers to work with their veterinarian to analyze the species before selecting a parasite control product. "With the higher cost of feedstuffs, it would be prudent to look at a science-based analysis to determine what parasite species are in the herd. That will help us choose the right product to get the best control," says Dr. Devin.
"If we know the parasite species, then we can select the right drug compounds for the best control," says Dr. Devin. "Research has shown Cooperia with increased resistance to the avermectin compounds. If Cooperia is our predominant species, then we might want to look at the oxfendazole compound in SYNANTHIC for more effective control."
Dr. Devin says that proper diagnostics will pay dividends for producers. "We have seen that there is a significant response to deworming in the face of a parasitism," says Dr. Devin. "The key is to diagnose the type of parasite and the parasite load to develop the most effective course of treatment."
To develop a more complete fall parasite control plan for your herd, contact your local veterinarian. For more information on the Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., complete line of parasite control products, contact your local Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica cattle representative or visitwww.bi-vetmedica.com.
CYDECTIN Residue Warning:When used according to label directions, neither a pre-slaughter drug withdrawal period nor a milk discard time is required. Meat and milk from cattle treated with CYDECTIN (moxidectin) Pour-On may be used for human consumption at any time following treatment. A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.
SYNANTHIC Residue Warning:Cattle must not be slaughtered until seven days after treatment. Because a withdrawal time in milk has not been established, do not use infemale dairy cattle of breeding age. There are no contraindications for the use of SYNANTHIC bovine dewormer suspension in beef cattle.
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (St. Joseph, MO) is a subsidiary of Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation, based in Ridgefield, CT, and a member of the Boehringer Ingelheim group of companies.
Cydectin and Synanthic are registered trademarks of Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. ©2012Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.


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With hindsight, moving its listing to Nasdaq OMX on the grounds that it would get better advertising at Times Square than downtown at the New York Stock Exchange wasn't a clever calculation for Kraft.
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Did you know?
The town of Darling has a speciaist wine shop dedicated to promoting and selling the region's wines.
The Darling Wine Route, off the R27 West Coast road, between the towns of Yzerfontein and Malmsbury, is historically a dairy-producing area. Wine of Origin status, wines of unusual character, scenic beauty, and the West Coast's laid-back vibe are fast ensuring the Darling Wine Route a place on the quality-conscious wine lover's map.
Darling's proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and the vineyards' elevation, particularly in the high-lying Groenekloof ward, have a significant effect on the grapes grown here, prompting some winemakers from other Western Cape wine-growing regions to set up source vineyards in this coastal wine region.
Darling is well suited to the production of cool-climate wines. Hot summer mornings ensure phenolic ripeness, while late afternoon sea breezes cool the vineyards.
Despite the region's predominantly dry land terrain and sparse rainfall in winter and spring, winemakers have succeeded in encouraging moisture retention in Darling's lime-rich, red-clay soils. A typical early morning ocean fog contributes to providing moisture to the vineyards.
On this West Coast wine route, lovers of sauvignon blanc, shiraz and pinotage will be most-rewarded.
Begin your Darling Wine Route at Cloof Cellars, whose wines include their award-winning Crucible Shiraz (single-vineyard), Very Sexy Shiraz, Cloof Pinotage and some unusual red blends.
At nearby Darling Cellars, wines include the premium Onyx range, easy-drinking Flamingo Bay wines, and Zantsi low-alcohol, natural sweet wines.
Next, visit Ormonde Cellars located in Darling town. This estate offers three wine ranges: the easy-drinking Alexanderfontein, Ondine, and their flagship range, Ormonde.
If you're not in a hurry, spend time exploring the centre of Darling.
Otherwise, head out on the R307, to Groote Post's wine estate. Groote Post wines are at the pricier end of Darling's wines, and they produce the only Cap Classique and noble late harvest wines in the ward.
Groote Post has won a slew of local awards, notably for their sauvignon blanc, chenin blanc, Old Man's Blend and shiraz wines.
The wines of Tukulu and négociant Withington's Wines are only available from The Darling Wine Shop in town.
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
Darling Tourism
Pastorie Street, Darling
Tel: +27 (0)22 492 3361
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How to get here
From Cape Town, take the R27 North in the direction of the West Coast. At the Yzerfontein/Darling intersection, take the R315 and drive approximately 16km to the town of Darling. Follow the Darling Wine & Art Experience signs.
Best time to visit
The Darling Wine Route is open all year round; Darling's wild flower season is September.
Around the area
While in the area, visit the West Coast National Park, the Tienie Versveld Wildflower Reserve, the Hildebrand Anglo-Boer War commemoration site, the Groenkloof and Renosterveld reserves, the Buffelsfontein Game and Nature Reserve and the Darling Golf Club.
Tours to do
It's worth touring the !Khwa ttu San Culture & Education Centre.
Get around
You will need a car or the services of a Cape Town-based tour operator, as there are no car rental companies in Darling.
Length of stay
Two days to explore the wine route.
What to pack
Darling's rainy winter season is from June to mid-August, so avoid that time if possible, unless you're happy to risk spending some of your visit here indoors.
Where to stay
Farm accommodation, guesthouses, B&Bs and self-catering options are available in the area.
What to eat
Hilda's Kitchen and Lelieblom Farm serve the most authentic country cuisine in Darling. Try Evita se Perron for over-the-top dining, and sample micro-brewery Darling Brew's 'slow' beer.
What's happening
Darling hosts an annual wildflower show in September; a 'Rocking the Daisies' music festival and the Renosterveld Mountain Bike Race in October; the Darling Half Marathon in May, and a cultural 'Voorkamerfest' (a voorkamer is the living room in Afrikaans) in June.
Best buys
Wine, olives from Darling Olives, orchids from Duckitt Nurseries, homemade goods from the Vyge Valley farm stall.


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Dadi Perlmutter, general manager of the Intel Architecture Group, kicked off the event with a broad keynote on everything from smartphones to servers. Afterwards, he jousted with reporters, facing off with their questions on issues of the day.
For example, one analyst asked if the Ultrabook still looks like a hero product despite slow uptake to date. Perlmutter said Intel is "keeping its foot on the gas," noting innovations in user interfaces, form factors and more.
Indeed Intel brought many diverse Windows 8-based Ultrabooks to IDF. The pages ahead show a sampler of them as well as some Atom-based smartphones, servers and embedded systems.
We also saw upcoming solid state drives using the NVMe protocol and a diversity of USB 3.0 chips and tools--including a USB 3.0 controller for handsets.
Dadi Perlmutter fielded questions from the press after his keynote.


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Trig Palin
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Trig Palin is a retarded baby.
However, that sentence doesn't really do justice to Trig Palin, because Trig Palin is the most important retarded baby ever to have lived. Of the 100 billion human beings who have ever lived, every one of them has been a baby at some point, and 2.5 billion of them have been retarded. Thus, there have been more retarded babies in human history than the combined populations of India and China.
And yet not a single one of them have been important - except Trig Palin. Trig Palin is to retarded babies as Björk is to Icelanders. Trig Palin is to retarded babies as Frederick Douglass is to antebellum African-Americans. Trig Palin is to retarded babies as Sarah Palin is to retarded adults. In other words, when it comes to retarded babies, you could use the rest as shark bait, and no one would even notice: Trig Palin is all that matters.
It is no exaggeration to say that Trig Palin is the champagne of retarded babies.
Evidence of Trig Palin's notability
Trig Palin is a public figure.
Trig Palin is the only retarded baby ever considered to be a public figure for the purpose of slander and libel laws, making him the only retarded baby in history who it is legally permissible to publicly insult.
For example, consider an arbitrary retarded baby named Jessica. If one were to write "Jessica is a total slut," this would be grounds for a libel lawsuit, as Jessica is not a public figure, but merely an ordinary retarded baby. The assertion of Jessica's total sluttiness would be considered a defamation of her character, even though Jessica can't possibly have that much character, as she is (as mentioned) a retarded baby.
In Trig Palin's case, however, it is entirely legal to defame the character which he does not possess. Thus, the sentence "Trig Palin is ironically named, since he will never master counting all his toes, let alone Trigonometry," is entirely legal to speak, write, and disseminate. It is also true.
Additionally, one can speak utter lies and falsehoods regarding Trig Palin with no legal ramifications, so long as such lies fall under the legal definition of parody. For example, one can say that Trig Palin is "gay and stupid and ugly and fat" or "sells his semen to Tom Cruise" without violating any laws or exposing oneself to a libel suit.
Due to Trig Palin's notability and status as a public figure, he is the only retarded baby with a Wikipedia page, making Category:Retarded babies a lonely and arguably superfluous category.
Trig Palin imbues his user with political capital.When held, either like a football or like He-Man's Power Sword, Trig Palin grants his holder the power of political capital. Trig Palin can thus be said to resemble a special item in a video game, in that possessing him grants special abilities to his owner. Sarah Palin most famously tapped Trig Palin's power in 2008, when she gained political capital simply by bragging that she had chosen not to abort Trig Palin, an act which would have spared the world one more retarded baby.
Although it would not normally be considered politically advantageous to push something retarded out of one's vagina, Trig Palin is no ordinary retard: he is the first and only retarded baby ever to be used for political gain.
Another useful feature of Trig Palin is his stowability. When not being used for political gain, Trig Palin is fairly easy to tuck away out of sight. For example, in the television show Sarah Palin's Alaska, Sarah Palin talks repeatedly about the importance of taking family vacations with her children - except for Trig, who rarely appears and has apparently been locked in an attic somewhere.
Trig Palin may have saved the world.
It is not difficult to imagine an alternate reality where Trig Palin was never conceived in an explosion of redneck semen and extra chromosomes. In this reality, there would have been no conspiracy theories about Trig Palin actually being the child of his own sister. The absence of these theories would have delayed the necessity of announcing that Bristol Palin had been knocked up by a ridiculous hick, and thus Sarah Palin's "commonsense conservatism" might have rung at least slightly true with her base.
As a result, the non-existence of Trig Palin could have led to the election of John McCain, who would likely have escalated tensions with Iran, leading to a global nuclear war that subsequently destroyed all life on planet Earth.
Next time you wake up, as you're fixing your morning coffee, consider: you owe your very life to a retarded baby.
Trig Palin is a polite and articulate young man.
No, just kidding. Trig Palin can't even control whether his mouth is open or closed at any given moment.


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Dallas Clayton Interview / Book Giveaway
A few years ago Dallas Clayton wrote "An Awesome Book" to teach his son the importance of dreams and dreaming big! After several publishers passed on the book, he published it himself and put it online for free. The Internet went crazy, orders came pouring in, and Dallas set out on an epic book tour. He travelled all over the world, donating copies for every copy that was sold. You may have seen the Google commercial about him! (See here.)
He wanted to change kids' lives and ended up completely changing his own. The book became so popular Harper Collins asked to re-release it. His second book "An Awesome Book of Thanks" was the first kid's picture book to be published by Amazon. He wrote a third book "An Awesome Book of Love", and has just released his fourth, a collection of poetry called "Make Magic! Do Good!".
Dallas' energy is infectious, and his emails always get me pumped. It's downright impossible not to be excited if you talk to him on the phone. Hopefully some of that comes through in this little interview with the man I consider to be this generation's Shel Silverstein.
Read the full interview below!!!


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18th Annual Celebration of Leaders
Mountain View Chamber of Commerce
Friday, January 25, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PST)
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The 18th Annual
Chamber of Commerce Mountain View
Celebration Of Leaders Awards
The Chamber of Commerce Mountain View is proud to announce the 18th Annual Celebration of Leaders Awards. Each year, this gala event recognizes exceptional contributions and service to the Mountain View Community. On this night, we will acknowledge the following outstanding businesses and individuals, as well as participating non-profits will recognize their Volunteer of the Year.
Outstanding Large Business
Statcomm Inc.
Outstanding Small Business
Hacker DojoOutstanding New Member
MVLA High School FoundationOutstanding Organization
Christine Tran
Owner of Artisan Wine DepotOutstanding Business Person
Claudia Cruz
Editor at Patch.ComOutstanding Young Business Person
Matthew Butler
Branch Manager at Xceed Financial Credit UnionAmbassador of the Year
Participating Non-Profits Honoring their Volunteer of the Year
Community Health Awareness Council - Cole Hamlin
Community Services Agency - Jeannie Bruins
Day Worker Center of Mountain View - Christine Chatwell
El Camino YMCA - Dorothy 'Jeanie' Tittle
Friends of Stevens Creek Trail - Roy Verley
KMVT Community Television - Brian Kraker
Leadership Mountain View - Todd McComb
Program of the Night
6:00 PM - Doors Open/ Silent Auction Reception
7:00 PM - Dinner
8:00 PM - Award Ceremony
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3921 Fabian Way
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Friday, January 25, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PST)
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Founded in 1922, Mountain View Chamber of Commerce is a Silicon Valley-based public benefit non-proft corporation dedicated to enhancing the economic viability of the community. Funded by its membership of over 500 organizations and businesses, the Chamber serves as the collective voice of local business and industry. Through progressive leadership, our organization offers programs and services that support members, and in turn, support the community.


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Harun Yahya"s books in Russian and other languages were displayed at the Religious Tolerance Fair held in Moscow on 15-26 May, 2002. During the fair, which attracted around 20,000 visitors, Russian documentaries based on the works of Harun Yahya were screened continously, which attracted the attention of visitors. Also, a poster exhibition in Russian on the collapse of evolution and the fact of creation was held throughout the event.
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Humboldt Bay Fire presents check to local animal rescue
Redwood Pals Rescue received a check for $7,000 from an annual fundraiser.
Humboldt Bay Fire puts on 'Bark in the Park' each year as a way to raise money for local shelters.
This year Humboldt Bay Fire decided to donate the money to Redwood Pals Rescue in McKinleyville. Last year, the organization donated the money to the Humboldt Spay Neuter Network.
The fundraiser occurs the second week in October and has participants running and walking through Sequoia Park with their fury friend.
It's a 5K event that offers music, raffle and a family fun atmosphere— all for a good cause.


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The Crap We Missed – Thursday 5.16.13
Welcome to Thursday's The Crap We Missed, coming at you slightly early so Fish and I can duck out to see Star Trek Into Darkness, which may or may not result in a review depending on how severely we slapfight over manly stuff like editing and dialogue. But that doesn't mean I slacked on your TCWM. There's Jason Collins' twin brother, who's apparently had to beat off gay dudes left and right, wait, Jonah Hill spotting a produce truck, The Pope fondling a bird, and Sacha Baron Cohen finally inspired for his newest character, Juan Carlos, a narcoleptic Mexican gardener, who through various cross-cultural mishaps will be unable to keep his penis from constantly flopping out of his shorts. It's going to be hilarious, bro!
See? I took care of you guys, *glues Spock ears to crotch, Vulcan salutes mirror*,
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HOMESTEAD, Fla. - A Miami-Dade student was hospitalized early Tuesday morning after being shot while on a school bus on the way to school.
According to Miami-Dade County Police, the student was riding in a private-chartered school bus when the shooting occurred.
Detective Alvaro Zabaleta confirmed that the child was airlifted to Miami Children's Hospital but has not released any details about the child's identity, age or sex. Four Miami-Dade Police officers have been seen at Miami Children's Hospital this morning.
It's still unclear where the bullet came from.
WPLG's Carlos Suarez spoke to the mother of a student who was also riding on the bus at the time. She says the bus takes students to three schools and that the driver had just started the route.


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Strategic Action Plan in Full Swing
Oregon educators now have a stronger voice at the bargaining table, in the halls of the Capitol, at the ballot box, in their classrooms and communities, and in policy discussions at the local, state and federal levels.
We are seeing a record number of OEA members engaged in new and exciting ways to lead their union and their profession.
The Strategic Action Plan, a key component of OEA's Mission, Vision, and Core Values, is a new way of approaching the work we do as a union. As a reminder, OEA member delegates to the 2012 Representative Assembly reaffirmed their commitment to the Strategic Action Plan and approved a number of new Action Items forwarded by the OEA Board of Directors that support implementation of the Plan.
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- Re-shaping Politics in Oregon – From the Grassroots
- The OEA Union School
Over the course of the last year, OEA has built upon the initial successes of the Strategic Action Plan by broadening the depth and reach of the programs, trainings, and leadership development opportunities offered to and by members and local leaders.
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Choosing Child Care
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- Your questions about child care.
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AN 'ACT of mercy' – that was how a judge described a son's bid to kill his cancer-ridden mother as she laying dying in Dorset County Hospital.
It came as Iain Campbell Harrison was sentenced for admitting attempting to murder his mother Hope, 74.
Harrison, aged 50, of Carlton Road North, Weymouth, walked from court today after being handed a suspended sentence for attempting to murder his mother in a 'mercy killing' at the Dorchester hospital.
It could not be proved that Harrison had actually killed her so he was charged with attempted murder.
It was acknowledged it was an 'exceptional case' and that it was clear Harrison was 'wracked with remorse and guilt'.
The court heard he had 'pinched his mother's nose and covered her mouth with his hand'.
The incident happened in April 2011, but came to light two years later when Harrison confessed to a psychiatrist he had killed her.
However, Mrs Harrison's consultant said her death was inevitable and it was not possible for the prosecution to prove he had actually killed her.
Prosecutor Matthew Jewell told the court: "It was clear to all those involved that she did not have very long to live. There is an entry in the notes at around 8pm on April 2 that this defendant asked staff if they could help his mother on her way.
"He was told they could make her more comfortable. His mother was agitated and morphine was administered by the nurse."
In a police interview, Harrison said his sister had left the hospital building to go for a cigarette and there was no one else around when he suffocated his mother, the court heard. He added: "There was no suspicion at the time and the death certificate records the cause as a small valve obstruction and cancer."
In mitigation, Lee Christmas said it was an 'exceptional' case.
He told Judge Guy Boney: "His actions that day were an act of mercy. He and his sisters believed their mother to be in a great deal of pain.
"But for his admissions, it would never have come to light.
"Your Honour has seen the impact it has had on him. He is a man who has struggled to live with what he has done."
Judge Boney said it was clear Harrison was 'wracked with remorse and guilt'.
Sentencing at Winchester Crown Court, he gave Harrison a prison sentence of two years, suspended for 18 months. Judge Boney referenced a similar case in the Court of Appeal where a judge had ruled that it was difficult to imagine a case of murder which fell below the custody threshold.
He told Harrison: "You have suffered enough.
"This whole matter falls outside the perimeter of sentencing guidelines.
"She had very much reached the end of her natural life and had expressed the view that she wanted to die as soon as possible."
He added: "It was an act of mercy."
Prosecution 'was in public interest'
Speaking after the case, John Locke senior Crown prosecutor for Wessex CPS said: "This is a very sad case, where a son admitted carrying out an act that amounted to the attempted murder of his terminally ill mother because he could not bear seeing her suffering. As distressing as it is to see a loved-one suffering and dying from cancer or a terminal illness, it is not for a person to decide when someone should die. Euthanasia is effectively murder and murder is a crime.
"The court at Winchester Crown Court heard how Hope Harrison was diagnosed with lung cancer in late 2010 and that the prognosis was that she had not long to live.
"On March, 29, 2011 she was admitted to Dorset County Hospital after her condition worsened.
"Her cancer had spread elsewhere in her body and she was in great pain.
"It was felt by her consultant that she would not benefit from surgical intervention; she was to be kept as comfortable as possible as her death was inevitable. The nurse in attendance at the time entered in her log book that Mrs Harrison's son Iain was at her side and asked the nurse to help his mother as she was in great pain.
"Mrs Harrison was given morphine and medazalam. Mr Harrison asked the nurse if there was anything he could do, and the nurse told him that they could only make her comfortable and the only thing he needed to do was to be on her side when she eventually passed away. Mrs Harrison died on the evening of April, 2, 2011.
"Mr Harrison started to see a psychiatrist as following the death of his mother he suffered from depression. On two occasions he tried to commit suicide and he seriously injured himself by jumping from the window of his fourth floor flat. On February, 21, 2013 he confessed to this psychiatrist he was consumed with guilt after killing his mother by suffocating her.
"He then called the police who arrested him. He made the same confession to the police after declining to have a solicitor.
"After a careful and thorough review of all the evidence in this case, I decided that there was sufficient evidence and it was in the public interest to charge Mr Harrison with an offence of attempted murder, an offence that he pleaded guilty to on February, 21, 2014."
Hospital: No safety concerns
A DORSET County Hospital spokesman said: "Hospital staff have supported Dorset Police in the investigation.
"No concerns regarding the safety of Mrs Harrison were highlighted at the time of her death and a clinical review has concluded that her death occurred within the timescale expected in view of her condition.
"Mrs Harrison was regularly monitored and received pain control medication.
"The trust places the highest importance on the safety and welfare of all patients."


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I think Anonymous is relevant in this context because an online business commons lives at the intersection of the hive mind that is the Internet and the hive mind that is corporate brand protection. And the only way to get past that deafening buzz is for business portals to invest in -- and for business consumers to adopt -- a credentialing authority for the anonymous business masses online, something similar to what InformationWeek did for me.
The closest I've seen to what we need is on LinkedIn. When you click on "Who's viewed your profile," you see a mix of real names (the brave), those who "chose to be shown as anonymous" (the cowardly) and the people who fit somewhere in between:
--Someone in the Design industry from the Dallas, Texas, Area
--Someone in the Computer Software industry from the San Francisco Bay Area
--Someone in the Legal Services industry from the Anchorage, Alaska, Area
It's that last set of people who, in the context of a community dialogue, have shared enough with me to let me feel connected.
Trust is an entirely different matter. Sites can easily ask users for city, industry and role information, but people can just as easily dodge that ask (see sockpuppetry).
A handful of companies have taken on the challenge of verifying identities, usually for commerce. But the need that continues to go unmet is that of verified anonymity -- for all of us in the business world who want to contribute to the creation of a thoughtful online community but can't risk the crosshairs of Big. There probably is a company or product out there that's perfect for this challenge. We just need to introduce it to the business portals.
The Insipid Message Of The Social Media Rah-Rahs
If I read another "10 reasons" article about why companies should use Twitter or why executives should tweet, my tweet will tweet!
I finally signed Coverlet up. Not because I have insight to share. In fact, I'm thinking about tweeting my weight every day. Frame it as half protest, half art installation.
169. If you're wondering.
Here's the thing: Despite my rants about Big, I care deeply about the company where I work. It's filled with big-hearted people with whom I actually enjoy spending my 14-hour workdays. I'm using every bit of my influence and brain power to help pull this institution -- my institution -- out of irrelevancy. My business partners might care about our decreasing profit margins and banking's potential disintermediation by startups founded by twentysomethings, but at the end of the day I care only about creating a sustainable, humble, empathetic, moral business that can support several hundred thousand real livelihoods.
Despite my snarky soul, I don't want to tarnish my institution's reputation. And given that social media is so easy to mine that even Big can do it (see, I can't help myself), I have three options:
1. I can keep my mouth shut online.
2. I can post under my real name but keep my opinions bland.
3. I can be lucky enough to know someone at InformationWeek who continues to confuse my sarcastic, metaphor-laced, over-the-top rants with "speaking truth to power."
You, dear reader, do not have option 3.
But that can and hopefully will change. (I know the editors at InformationWeek certainly lose sleep over issues of community and how to foster it.)
We all understand that organic, unrefined conversations in the public sphere are replete with real risks: They invite litigation, increase regulatory pressure and abrade brand sensitivities. The point of "verified anonymity" isn't to hide what you're saying from your institution, but to sidestep these risks with a mutually beneficial alternative that advances a higher purpose: the creation of a thoughtful business commons.
If we do it right, it can lead to the same kind of civility that we see on Grandma's Facebook wall. And, oddly, I wrote that last sentence without sarcasm.


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Topic: UK Cholangiocarinoma charity to hold ball July 17
Hello Everyone,
Though technically not a foundation event, I thought it would be wonderful to let people know about AMMF's charity ball to raise money for cholangiocarcinoma research.
The event will be held 17 July at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Stansted Airport. Tickets cost 50 pounds per person and include dinner, a live band, caberet, and charity auction. Sounds like fun.
For those of you who are new, AMMF (The Alan Morement Memorial Fund) was started by one of our members, Helen Morement in honor of her husband who passed from cholangiocarcinoma. They donate funds to cc research in the UK including studies at Imperial College.
It seems like a wonderful and fun event and I would love to go but have already made plans before I found out about it today. I think it would be wonderful way for our UK members to meet up and put friendly faces and voices to one another.
Link to AMMF http://www.ammf.org.uk/ammf_about.htm where you can find out more about the charity, its activities and the ball.
Hope some of you guys can attend.
36 year old patient with buckets of hope


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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Publix Supermarkets have issued a voluntary recall on bags of their Publix brand Chopped Hearts of Romaine lettuce after discovering listeria during a routine Food and Drug Administration inspection.
FDA officials said the 10-ounce bags of pre-chopped lettuce were distributed to stores in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee starting on Sept. 8.
Publix has released a statement saying, "While the product is no longer available on store shelves, we have issued a voluntary recall because of our commitment to food safety and to advise our customers who may still have this product at home."
Customers who purchased the lettuce can return it to their local Publix for a full refund.
No illnesses have been linked with the latest recall, but listeria can cause serious infections in people with lowered immune systems such as children and the elderly. Symptoms include high fever, stiffness, nausea and abdominal pain.
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The Embassy of Austria, one of the most beautiful Embassies in DC, is hosting a Classical Concert and Champagne Reception on Friday, November 16th. The event will feature the voices of soprano Jennifer Casey Cabot and pianist Vera Danchenko-Stern; who will be performing a delightful collection of Russian and Austrian compositors.
If you are planning to attend and you still haven't booked your hotel, you should definitely consider booking a room with us.
Gabriel, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC


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Heat Relief Network Efforts Help Homeless
June 23, 2012 by in Business News | Economy
Extreme heat in Arizona can be deadly. Each year, a number of lives are lost due to heat-related illness. The heat can affect anyone, but persons who are homeless are at increased risk. In an effort to provide resources to those in need, the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) has partnered with municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and… Read More →


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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 21/11/2012 (1735 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Someone asked for help this week.
Actually, lots of someones ask for help every week in my corner of the Free Press newsroom, but the nature of this call had a familiar sound.
An irresistible little "meeow."
Craig Street Cats, the little no-kill shelter, is having a cat sale this weekend -- the so-called $9 for 9 Lives Adoption Event -- and they needed to get the word out. There's more to the backstory than that, of course. Starting, perhaps, with why the call was so irresistible.
My late mother Dorothy loved cats.
And lots of them.
She was the other, much less infamous, cat lady of St. James, the more notorious feline hoarder being Bertha Rand, the Cat Lady of Queen Street.
Our house wasn't that smelly and over-run but, come to think of it, we did have a little cat colony of our own.
There was -- all at the same time -- the cuddly likes of White Owl, Baby Owl, Grey Owl and Night Owl, plus Kanga and Thomas and... well, the list went on.
Plus we had a dog, the one my newspaper reporter dad named Scoop.
The problem, you might have surmised by now, is my mother didn't spay or neuter our cats.
Which brings me back to today and a city-wide street-cat overpopulation problem with only one humane solution. No, not cat licensing.
What we need is a better, more centrally organized and far-reaching spay-and-neuter program for low-income cat owners. It's hardly a new problem, but it seems to be getting worse. Winnipeg cats trace their roots to the same place so many unfixed felines still hang out and breed.
The streets of Winnipeg.
"We're at a point where most pet owners have spayed and neutered," says Craig Street's Lynne Scott. "The cats on the street now are the descendants of 100 years worth of cats brought in as mousers to deal with a situation caused by the grain industry."
Winnipeg, of course, being an even bigger grain-shipping hub back in the day. Scott says more than 80 per cent of the cats that wind up in shelters come from the street, and that's a North America-wide statistic, too.
"So any spay-and-neuter program that doesn't target street cats is doomed to failure."
That's why Craig Street focuses its program exclusively on feral cat colonies. They systematically trap, spay and neuter all the cats in a colony.
The colony's kittens are put up for adoption, as are any of the "friendly" feral adults. The remaining not-so-cuddly wild cats are released back to the area they came from, where Craig Street, conscious of not abandoning the wild bunch, provides shelters and feeding stations.
"They provide a service by controlling the rodent population," Scott says, "and we return the favour by making sure they're not breeding out of control."
There are spay-and-neuter programs, including one at the Winnipeg Humane Society that's city-supported, and the Manitoba Cat Club does its best to help, but the various programs only begin to address the cat over-breeding problem.
"A free-standing, high-volume, low-cost spay-and-neuter clinic would be a better solution," Scott agrees.
What's also needed is a place where cat lovers can donate money and be assured it will go to spay and neuter.
One of the obstacles, Scott believes, is the Manitoba Veterinary Medicine Association, although not necessarily every vet the governing body represents. Scott says in the meetings she's had with the MVMA, some vets have indicated they would not favour setting up a spay-and-neuter clinic.
All this apparent lack of unity and purpose reminds me of something.
I used to have a cat named Pickles and I still have a dog named Krypto, and they managed to get along like... cats and dogs.
But they did manage to get along.
Please, we're not cats or dogs, but we're supposed to care about them, so let's find a way to get along and come together on the feline front line and create a spay-and-neuter program Winnipeg can be proud of.
In the meantime, as I was saying, Craig Street Cats has another problem, born of the bigger one. So Friday through Sunday, the adoption fee for kittens up to nine months old has been dropped to $75. And the fee for older cats is only $9.
So please drop by the Craig Street Adoption Centre at 489 Madison St. this weekend and give yourself the gift of a cat. I know that would make my mother happy. Actually, I'm sure she already is, because today would have been her 94th birthday and this column in aid of cats is my gift to her.


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Many articles have Wikipedia links in their notes and references section. Would it be a good idea to create a template instead?
Something like:
"This article covers the subject from an in-universe point of view. Wikipedia has an article covering it from the real world perspective."
Or something like this.--Rodolphus 15:48, April 8, 2012 (UTC)
- I like the idea, but I don't think we should use informuos, as it is not a spell from the series. I would suggest "A lot of wizards think it's a waste of time, knowing this sort of Muggle trick" (Fred) or "Ecklectic, you say? With a plug?" (Arthur). A qoute concerning Muggles --ƃuıuɹoɥʇ(Send me an owl) 15:56, April 8, 2012 (UTC)
Informous is a canon spell. But I agree that Fred's quote is better.--Rodolphus 16:01, April 8, 2012 (UTC)
- Wouldn't amount of articles with such template be too extensive? Who'll instert it? And what about other real-world sources; Not only Wikipedia is a reference to usually one or two sentences at the beginning of an article. What's more there's already template infoming about something like Rudolphus' presented above.
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The subject of this article is a real-life person, company, product, or creative work that has been mentioned "in-universe" in a canon source. The Harry Potter Wiki is written from the perspective that all information presented in canon is true (e.g., Hogwarts really exists), and, as such, details contained in this article may differ from real world facts.
I reckon It's almost the same. There's no need to create next template comprising the same information written in other words. Colin Fletcher † Owl Post 19:38, April 8, 2012 (UTC)
We could also edit the existing template to inclzde a wikipedia. And the templates would not be the same. The wikipedia template would also be used on articles like "wand".
I know it would be used on many pages. But we can all cooperate to add them. I personally think it's better to have templates that are used on many pages instead of rarely applied ones like Veela infobox. What do others think?--Rodolphus 13:49, April 9, 2012 (UTC)


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It's been six or seven months since I've had a cold.
But according to a review of cold remedies published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal last week, vitamin C (one of the supplements I take regularly) has little if anything to do with warding off the common bug.
With so much conflicting evidence out there, it's hard to know what fights colds and flus and what doesn't.
Here are some of some of my favourite supposed bug-busters and what scientists say about them:
What it is: Zinc is an essential mineral found naturally in foods such as oysters, red meat, crab and fortified cereals. It aids in healing wounds.
Cold- and flu-fighting power: A 2010 analysis of 15 randomly controlled trials published by the Cochrane Collaboration found that when healthy people take zinc within 24 hours of the onset of cold symptoms, the severity and duration of their colds are reduced. The same analysis found that zinc, when taken for five months, can prevent colds. At the same time, many trials for over the past three decades have shown less promising results.
Safety record: Most scientists familiar with the subject say zinc lozenges are safer than zinc pills. (A common dose in successful trials was a 23 milligrams of zinc gluconate every two hours). Zinc has been linked to nausea and, in nasal spray format, it has been linked to loss of sense of smell. Some researchers say using zinc over long periods can lead to immune suppression.
What it is: Also known as ascorbic acid, vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin scientists say prevents cell oxidation while boosting tissue repair, wound-healing and gum health. Fruits and vegetables -- particularly citrus fruits -- are good sources of vitamin C. Because the human body cannot make or store this compound, people need a continuous supply of it.
Cold- and flu-fighting power: Late American chemist and Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling was the world's most respected vitamin C proponent. His 1970 book, Vitamin C and the Common Cold, suggested that taking doses of 1,000 mg of vitamin C daily could boost the immune system and reduce incidences of the cold by 45 per cent. He later revised that book saying that even higher doses of vitamin C could prevent the flu.
Pauling and his wife took extremely large doses of vitamin C, saying that doing so reduced their cold and flu incidences. Most of the scientific world says there is no hard science -- in the form of multiple large, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials -- supporting this theory. Nevertheless, thousands of people around the world swear that their daily dose of vitamin C has lessened and even prevented their instances of cold and flu.
Safety: Health Canada says vitamin C deficiency in North America is rare. The federal agency recommends a maximum dose for adults of 2,000 mg. (That includes vitamin C from foods and supplements.) Side-effects of taking too much vitamin C include nausea, gastric symptoms and kidney stones. People with impaired kidney function should watch their vitamin C intake. Experts say that dividing your supplemental dose of vitamin C may allow your body to use it more efficiently. Chewing on vitamin C tablets can erode teeth and cause mouth irritation; combining with calcium can limit its acidity.
What it is: Known as the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is a fat-soluble compound that we get mostly from sun exposure. It's also found in salmon, eggs and fortified milk. Scientists agree that vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus and therefore prevents diseases such as rickets. More recent studies show that vitamin D may play a role in protecting against cancer and autoimmune diseases such as Type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis (although research published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology in January says evidence is lacking to back up claims that vitamin D supplements have a causal effect on heart attack, heart disease, stroke, cancer or bone fractures). Experts say as little as 10 minutes of sun exposure to bare skin daily can prevent vitamin D deficiency. Those who live in northern climates as well as those with darker skin (people with darker skin don't absorb the sun as well as their paler counterparts) should make sure they get adequate amounts of vitamin D, say experts.
Cold and flu connection: A study published in a February 2009 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine found that people with the most severe vitamin D deficiency were 36 per cent more likely to suffer respiratory infections than those with adequate levels. Other studies suggest the same type of phenomenon.
The reason? Scientists say that vitamin D increases the production of an antimicrobial peptide called hCAP-18, a protein that helps the immune system kill viruses.
Safety: Health Canada says that the tolerable upper intake level of vitamin D for adults is 2,000 IU. Vitamin D advocates suggest taking a daily supplement of at least 800 IU. Vitamin D is fat-soluble and therefore toxic at high doses. Too much vitamin D is linked to increased risk for premature heart attack, atherosclerosis and possibly kidney stones in people who are predisposed to kidney problems. However, some vitamin D researchers challenge government health agencies about what constitutes too much vitamin D.
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Hamels confident after Sunday 'pen session
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Check back later this week, but Phillies left-hander Cole Hamels brimmed with confidence following Sunday's bullpen session at Bright House Field.
He threw 27 pitches at about 70 percent as he recovers from a left shoulder issue that put him several weeks behind schedule. Hamels said he hopes to throw again Wednesday, then possibly face hitters after that.
"I was really thoroughly impressed with the way I've been feeling all week," he said. "The past couple days with recovering and still being able to maintain the exercises and the strength program without any hiccups or even having to take it back a notch, I've really been able to bounce back really well."
Keep in mind that Hamels seemed to be progressing nicely earlier this month before he suffered a setback. His arm felt fatigued as a result of pushing too hard too fast and being unable to build strength as he would during a typical offseason.
He indicated this time is different.
"Ultimately, my strength is now there," he said. "I can throw at the distance I know I'm capable of throwing. I could probably throw more. Having that and throwing with the right type of intensity, then it leads right into the mound.
"The plan is to go Wednesday. A 'pen. And then, from there, get right into batting practice. So, I'm really looking forward to this week. This is going to be a big week with some big stepping stones. I know with everything we've been able to do, the way I've been able to recover and gain the strength necessary to do it, I'm really pleased."
Todd Zolecki is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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As it turns out, British-born model Karen Elson was an easy mark for a little Southern charm. Passing through Nashville on a road trip seven years ago with then husband Jack White, the two decided the Athens of the South was the perfect place to call home (or one of them, at least). Today, the former face of Chanel, muse to Karl Lagerfeld, and all-around runway mainstay, has slowed down enough to make the city her full-time residence, where she lives with her children, Scarlett, seven, and Henry Lee, six. "There's a real sense of relaxation I have here that no other place can give me," Elson says. "I'm not late for something. I don't have to be somewhere." The fiery-haired beauty, a singer-songwriter and guitarist who released the ethereal country-rock album The Ghost Who Walks in 2010, is a Music City fixture—recording at Third Man Records (White's studio), playing occasional gigs around the city, and collaborating with T Bone Burnett–produced Alabama duo the Secret Sisters. She's taking advantage of all that Nashville's up-and-coming cultural scene and established standbys have to offer. "You're surrounded by so many talented people, but there's a real emergence of artists and filmmakers, fashion designers, and photographers [here]," observes Elson. "There are so many people I have played with or want to play with—I will not pause for breath."
Pictured: Elson has fully embraced a slow Tennessee lifestyle.
Stay: When friends visit, she sends them to the Hutton, a modern, eco-friendly boutique hotel in the heart of downtown. For those who want to pamper themselves, Elson suggests the historic (and Oprah-approved) Hermitage Hotel.
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Carnival Conquest - Western Caribbean: Carnival Conquest Cruise Review by Canoer
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Carnival Conquest - Western Caribbean
Destination: Western Caribbean
Embarkation: Galveston
EMBARKATION: Arriving at the cruise terminal is the next area of improvement needed-not by More Carnival but, by the City of Galveston. Traffic control is very disorganized. We sat on our bus in front of the terminal for 30 minutes before unloading of luggage could begin. Many personal passenger vehicles pulled in front of buses that were being directed to park in that location. Simple separate queues of shuttle vehicles and personal vehicles would enhance this process. Porters were not directed in a logical manner, but those porters were efficient once they started unloading. Once inside the terminal, the entire process from entrance to boarding the ship was thirty minutes! That was the quickest and least painless yet. After reading previous reviews, I was pleasantly surprised how quick this went-well done on this point. As a note, Carnivals online FunPass did nothing to speed the process-from now on - I fill out the FunPass sent with the mailed documents.
CONQUEST: This is a large, beautiful ship; her crew was constantly cleaning, providing maintenance. Public restrooms were always cleaned or being cleaned. After the last cruise on the Victory, this was an area of concern. Other than one dirty carpet, she looked as she was on her maiden voyage. Walls were clean, railings were shiny and wood was spotlessly finished. My only complaints are Conquest is a cold ship and has indigestion. The temperatures in most public rooms, especially the Cezanne restaurant, required long sleeves. This lasted throughout the cruise. When we ate there, we usually sat outside as it was warmer. The other complaint, which subsided after day three, was the sewage odor. It appeared in unusual places, around the forward and aft elevators. Most noticeable, was on the journey down the hall to the Monet dining room. That tends to curb the appetite. Thankfully, it was not present in or near our cabin. The crew was very professional, but not overly personal. Aldo, our room steward, was exceptional, keeping our room spotless, while providing and warm smile and greeting.
CABIN: Our cabin was the farthest forward inside cabin. Other than the occasional loud-mouth kids in the hall, it was pretty quiet. The bedding was most comfortable, and the comforter was thick and beyond warm. We had to turn down the air when using the comforter-or just sleep with the top sheet. Even during the last two days of rougher weather (which we had the last two days), only slight movement could be felt during the night. Dont waste time and money on Bonine, Conquest is very smooth-unless its hurricane season. Also, bring an outlet strip-theres only one in the cabin. Deck chairs were plenty anytime during the cruise, many were still stacked-another very pleasant surprise. The water slide was never crowded, nor was any of the pools or hot tubs.
DINING: Im not a picky diner and have always cruised with Carnival, so I knew what to expect. The Cezanne (Lido deck) restaurant needs some improvement, entrees tended to be repeated and bland. The desserts were very bland, sometimes barely edible. The Sur Mer (deck above the Cezanne) provided some tasty dishes. The Deli had some exceptional sandwiches, especially the Reuben. The grill provided good fries and decent meals; unfortunately the buns ruined the meal. Those buns should be relegated to skeet-shooting, unless a bun-steamer is installed in the future. As always, the pizza was outstanding a long standing Carnival tradition lives on. The formal dining was usually very good; highlights were the prime rib and chateaubriand-among many others. Only one night did the entrees just not do anything for us. Above all, order the crème brule when it is available-Ive tasted none better! However, the breakfast meals were not as appetizing. Service in Lido deck the dining areas were friendly and efficient. Tables were cleaned often, and empty tables were always available. Service in the aft formal dining room was unusual. They were professional and efficient, but not too personable. We had difficulty getting recommendations on entrees. They also never remember each diners personal likes and dislikes (no coffee, only one roll, etc.)-this was a first for us. ENTERTAINMENT: I really have issue with Carnival in this area. The crew did an excellent job in their duties. Todd and all his staff were entertaining, personable, and did an excellent job convey their sincerity in their jobs. However, this cruise was unusual in the ship had two large groups being catered to-a jazz group and casino group. I understand (and rightfully so) that the jazz group had paid a premium to be provided some famous artists that they exclusively could enjoy. And the casino group also paid a premium for using the casino facilities. My problem was Carnival (office in Miami) which must have decided that the rest of the customers did not need entertainment. There was one Broadway-style show (and very good), the rest of the cruise consisted of adult comedy, poor comedy and a poor ventriloquist. The single show each night was also at 11pm. In addition, the late shows were usually crowded as the two large groups attended the late show. Past cruises provided an early Broadway style show and the adult or other comedy was at 11 pm. As a result of this, I will no longer be cruising with Carnival. I most certainly will confirm whether a specialty-theme group(s) is involved.
PORTS OF CALL: Montego Bay, Jamaica, we toured the Croydon plantation, which was interesting, but not spectacular. We had planned to go on the canopy zip line, but at $110/pp, that was too expensive. Next time I will pay my $40/pp and go to Sunset Beach. I did feel safe on the Carnival tour, but I would not have gone on a personal tour here. The horror stories youve heard of the Cozumel taxi drivers-well, theyre rookies compared to the excursion bus drivers of Jamaica. Next was Grand Cayman, I felt very safe and at ease here, I would not hesitate to book an online personal excursion here. The organization at the terminal could use improvement and expansion here. Tenders were fast and efficient in passenger delivery. We did the stingray/turtle farm tour through Carnival, at $70/pp. It was well worth the money-and highlight of the excursions. There is still much at damage when Ivan went through in 2004, but the beaches and most of the excursions were good. Standing in chest deep water, two miles from the nearest shore, while playing or feeding the stingrays was amazing. Our last stop was originally in Cozumel, which changed to Playa Del Carmen, then back to Cozumel after we left Grand Cayman. Im glad I didnt book anything online here, as hurricane Gamma forced our early departure, before any tenders left for Cozumel. I cant blame Carnival for that, but learned to get my beach excursion in earlier, the next time we follow this itinerary. From what I could see from the deck of the ship, Cozumel, (the tourist trap at least) was up and running. Much damage was visible in other areas. DISEMBARKATION: I cant critique too much here. I had read all the horror stories on this, so we carried our bags off. Those using this option are first off the ship. That was only a 25 minute process-quick and painless-I recommend it if you have a few bags. Twenty minutes later, the shuttle departed from Houston. We changed our e-tickets at Houston and arrived back home four hours ahead of schedule.
Overall, I think Conquest is a beautiful, well-maintained ship, with a good crew and staff. Being the largest in Carnivals ship classes, she did not seem as crowded as the Victory was. Without the theme groups and Carnival HQ not providing enough entertainment, I would recommend this cruise in a heartbeat. I believe that the City of Galveston has improved their service area to the Conquest, and eliminated the growing pains first experienced when she moved from New Orleans. Now if they can get traffic control under control-Conquest should have an enjoyable stay there. Less
Published 01/13/06
Cabin review: 6a6214
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I don't know which game was the Rangers' second best of the season, but it wasn't even close to this one. And not just because of the score … if they played the exact same game and, say, lost in a shootout, this still was their best of the year by miles.
1) … and boy did they need it. If you heard the post-game audio I posted, I talked to a bunch of players about how this was the way they played last year when they were successful. Hard on the puck, relentless, everybody doing his part … and for almost the whole 60. Because, honestly, most games, it had been about 30. Or fewer.
2) You could see Ryan Callahan coming on for a while. You could see Derek Stepan was getting closer. And Michael Del Zotto. But now you see Brandon Dubinsky playing very strong in all three zones, and Brian Boyle and Brandon Prust. This team's not good enough to win with three or four guys. But it's plenty good enough when the whole group goes together. And, as I've said before, a lot of stuff won't matter if they don't get offense from the top two lines.
3) I thought Andre (Bell Biv) Deveaux (The Bahama Bomba) was pretty good in his role, and I didn't know that he played for John Tortorella in Tampa. He looked decent in the preseason, too. So given that, and given that the two non-contributors (Erik Christensen and Wojtek Wolski) both contributed in this game, and given that NHL coaches rarely change lineups after a solid win … it's going to be very interesting to see what happens to No. 16 tomorrow in practice and Thursday against Anaheim.
4) In my opinion, though, the smart thing to do is to play him immediately, avoid all the nonsense that will surround him not playing, and all the pressure that will be put upon him and the team (and the coach) if they wait until after a loss for Sean Avery to get a uniform. You scratch one of the above mentioned. They'll get over it.
5) Ya boy Dan (Block Ness) Girardi sure rebounded after a rough game. This guy might be MVP through 10. Actually, replace "might be" with "is." And lately he's been putting up points like Leetch.
6) There was a minor flap yesterday because Artem Anisimov said he was briefly unconscious Saturday when clobbered by Zenon Konopka. The flap, of course, is that unconsciousness signals concussion. But the team and the coach insist that Anisimov's language barrier caused a misunderstanding of the question, and that he never was unconscious. So here's a primer for Anisimov. The definition of unconscious is that back-hander up under the water bottle. That's unconscious.
7) The penalty call against Boyle? The tripping call vs. Del Zotto? Pansification. How the hell is Avery going to play with all these new rules?
8) How about Martin (2-0) Biron?
9) Some Halloween stuff, because, man NYC can be a crazy place on Oct. 31. First, I've told youse this story before, but for those who haven't heard it … The team always had/has a Halloween party. One year, after the Rangers signed Edmonton's Scott Frasier to a ridiculous contract (he was another one of those Rico Fata/Enver Lisin guys), he showed up at the team Halloween party with a bandit's mask and a sack. Asked what he was supposed to be, Frasier said, "My agent."
10) There were also a lot of fans dressed as seats last night. Especially the Yankee Stadium seats near the glass. Attendance is always down early in the season. But you have to wonder if the renovated Garden will be the new Yankee Stadium, minus the moat, where the best seats are too expensive to be filled. Seriously a puck flipped over the glass into the first row, and it became a race between a guy from the fourth row and a guy 15 empty seats away in the first row, The guy from the fourth row wound up face down in the aisle, the guy from 15 empty seats away got the puck.
11) Whenever I see the Sharks, I remember that night in San Jose when Eric Lindros suffered his first concussion as a Ranger, and Theo Fleury punched out the mascot to begin the road trip to hell.
12) Joe Thornton thinks the Rangers are soft. Those would be the Rangers who are 2-0 against San Jose the last two seasons. Really, Joe? Wait 'til Avery gets here.
13) He won't get a star on this night, but Marian Gaborik was a horse again.
14) That one shift, I thought the Sharks were going to run out the clock.
My Three Rangers Stars:
1) Ryan Callahan.
2) Dan Girardi.
3) Brandon Dubinsky.
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