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The black-and-white trailer boasts 1950s melodramatic tone and focuses on Lohan who is accused of cheating on James Deen.
"The Canyons" has just unveiled a very vintage new trailer that presents a 1950s melodramatic tone. The black-and-white video basically highlights Lindsay Lohan's tumultuous relationship with James Deen. The two are seen having some heated arguments in many of the scenes. Deen seemingly accuses Lohan of cheating with another man. "If you ever see him again, I will kill him," so Deen threatens his on-screen girlfriend at one point.
Aside from featuring Lohan and Deen's troubled relationship, the trailer offers some humorous tone as it seems to be designed as a spoof. It begins with a "Post Empire Kickstarter" logo which bears resemblance to 20th Century Fox logo. The narrator then introduces the film which comes "from the Twitter-obsessed pen of author Brett Easton Ellis" and from "never-nominated director Paul Schrader."
Major plot details of "The Canyons" are still kept under wraps. So far, the film is described as a contemporary L.A. noir about the dangers of sexual obsession and ambition, both personally and professionally, among a group of young people in their 20's. It sees how one chance that connects to the past unravels all of their lives, resulting in deceit, paranoia, cruel mind games and ultimately violence.
Lohan stars as Tara, who is "addicted to a materialist lifestyle," while Deen tackles the part of Tara's boyfriend Christian, a "manipulative trust-fund kid with dreams of making a movie." They are joined by Nolan Gerard Funk, Amanda Brooks, Lauren Schacher, Tenille Houston and Jim Boeven.
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Have you ever asked yourself why you have this fear? One reason is probably because you didn't grow up with a father - and as a result, you have no example to follow, and you're afraid you don't know what fatherhood is all about.
But I can tell from your letter that you want to be a good father - and that's an important first step! God wants you to be a good father and will help you as you depend on Him. After all, He is our Heavenly Father and is the supreme example of what it means to be a father. Make Christ the center of your life (and the life of your family) and trust Him to help you be the best father you can be.
How can you be a good father? Let me suggest four brief guidelines (although we could say much more). First, love your children - and let them know you love them. The Bible says, "As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear (or respect) him" (Psalm 103:13). Second, provide for them. Don't give them everything they want (or you'll spoil them) - but don't be harsh or tight-fisted either.
Then guide them. Teach them right from wrong, and point them to God and His will for their lives. Finally, pray for them - not just for their protection but also for their spiritual growth. This Father's Day should remind us not only to honor our fathers, but to thank God for the privilege He has given us of being fathers.

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Michael Symon's Man Caveby Maria Russo in Food Network Chef, November 3rd, 2011
Jason Cameron and Tony Siragusa of the DIY Network show Man Caves believe that every guy deserves a space of his own. Together, they have given men across the country luxury rooms to match each one's personality and passion. Recently, Jason and Tony stopped by Iron Chef Michael Symon's suburban Ohio neighborhood to build him an in-house fitness center, complete with state-of-the-art exercise machines, a walk-in steam room and a juice bar. Not just a master of the kitchen, Michael rolls up his sleeves to lend a hand with the power tools and construction of his basement cave.
Tune in to Man Caves on DIY Network on Sunday's at 8pm/7c and don't miss Michael in the new season of The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs on Sunday's at 9pm/8c on Food Network.


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In honor of Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss' birthday, New Horizon Academy in Andover collected 125 books for the organization Reach Out and Read.
To celebrate its accomplishment, the center hosted a special party featuring a lunch of green eggs and ham plus a surprise guest, The Cat In The Hat, who read his favorite book to the children. A representative from Reach Out and Read also stopped by the center to offer congratulations.
The day's activities also include a "most green" contest, art projects, plenty of story readings and more.
Read Across America Day, sponsored by the National Education Association, is held each year to encourage a love of reading and books in young children. More information can be found at http://www.nea.org/grants/886.htm.
New Horizon Academy is located at 13130 Riverdale Drive.
For more information, call New Horizon Academy at 763-553-3099 or visit www.NewHorizonAcademy.Net.


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In spite of Winter Storm Pax causing flight cancellations as far away as Tokyo (NRT) to Manila (MNL) and forcing the World Surgical Foundation crew in Pennsylvania to venture out ahead of the storm on Wednesday, 12 February 2014 to Detroit (DTW), MI by bus or plane, and winter storms in Japan canceling the flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT) on Thursday, 13 February, all the doctors, nurses, and volunteer staff were able to travel safely to General Santos City for WSF's 2014 Philippines Surgical Mission.
Sunday screening and stock room setup went smoothly as 250+ patients were placed on the schedule for the eight (8) OR stations, and 51 balikbayan boxes were inventoried and catalogued for this 6-day surgical camp. The entire crew was finally assembled on Monday at General Santos City District Hospital as the first day of surgery was well underway.
Day 1 of surgery for this 6-day mission has come and gone with at least 40 major procedures already completed with another 200+ scheduled for the remainder of the week. WSF would like to thank Kendra Nichols and Jon Eirkson from abc27 News in Harrisburg for accompanying us. We need all the help we can get in spreading the word about the work World Surgical Foundation is doing to help reduce the surgical burden of disease in developing countries. And abc27 has been instrumental in reporting the growing and continuing need for such work in places like Honduras and the Philippines.
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Concerns about the plight of refugees in Cape Town continue as Customs House once again opened its doors to Home Affairs on Monday.
The relocation of the Maitland Refugee Reception Centre to the Foreshore was met with mixed reactions.
On Friday the Maitland centre closed its doors indefinitely, while the Western Cape shut its doors to "newcomers" – refugees arriving in the country for the first time.
New asylum seekers must be processed at refugee reception offices in Durban, Pretoria and Musina.
Customs House on the Foreshore and Home Affairs in Barrack Street will be assisting foreigners to renew their permits.
Customs House will deal with the adjudication of outstanding asylum-seeker cases, section 22 permit extensions, and the verification of section 22 and section 24 permits.
At Barrack Street people can apply for refugee IDs and travel documents for section 24 permit holders.
People Against Suffering Oppression and Poverty (Passop) director Braam Hanekom, said the anticipated disruption of services was a major concern.
He said some files had reportedly not been moved to the new centre by Monday afternoon and that those with expired documentation would face fines of around R2 500.
For some people who queued early, the process was "quicker" than anticipated, but one added that it was "early days".
Malawian Thomas George, who went to Customs House to renew his asylum-seeker permit, said he arrived at around 8.30am and had his papers in hand at around 11am.
"This was better than Maitland, I was served a lot quicker here, but it's still early days and that was only my experience. It might be different for others," George said.
Abshir Mohamad Adam, from Somalia, said: "It's only the first day but so far it's much better. It was crowded inside, but it's too early to say what will happen."
Home Affairs' Zandile Ratshitanga said the closure of the Maitland centre was the subject of a court hearing at the Western Cape High Court on July 19, and she therefore could not discuss the merits of the case.
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Although we have all heard of the many benefits of yoga, sometimes it can all seem a bit vague and just generally good for you – not giving us a good enough reason or motivation to give it a go for ourselves.
I came across an article today outlining the benefits of yoga – specifically to do with maintaing a healthy heart. That I think is something we can ALL relate to and would naturally find of great benefit.
It states
" Yoga influences the hypothalamus directly, the area of the brain that controls endocrine activity, and helps prevent heart attacks.
A complete yoga program involves exercises (asanas), breath control (pranayama), sleep control(yoga Nidra) and mind control(meditation).These are the tenets for cardiac health; also probably the reason why cardiologists universally, recommend yoga to their patients. The curative benefits of yoga enhances heart health, lowers blood pressure, reduces chronic stress, boosts the immune system and enhances cognitive ability."
The article also goes on to mention how our thoughts create chemicals in our minds and bodies – it highlights the negative ones but this is equally true of positive emotions. When we feel good, relaxed and happy we do send relaxed and happy chemicals around our body. Stress is such adestructive element and in so many ways that we don't necessarily see at first or comprehend.
There are some postures outlined at " Yoga asanas for a healthy heart" , if you want to give yoga a try, then these are a gentle yet effective place to start.
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Ulster-Scots and America
Edited by: Richard MacMaster, Frank Ferguson
This collection of essays examines the contribution made by the Ulster-Scots diaspora upon the writing of North America. The book interprets writing in a broad sense and charts the impact of this diaspora upon literary, historical, political, religious, and personal discourses. The collection will suggest that various manifestations of Ulster-Scottish, Scots-Irish and Irish-American textual relationships existed and continue to exist. Themes covered by this collection will include: literary constructions of colonial and post colonial American identity; the linguistic and literary impact of Scots vernacular verse, and Robert Burns in particular, in the United States; polemical writings by Ulster-Scots ?migr?s on slavery; Presbyterianism and transatlantic politics; life histories of Ulster emigration; the inter-relation between Irish poets such as Seamus Heaney and American writing; and contemporary explorations of emigrant narratives in Ulster writing.
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Andrew Wiggins' older brother, Nick, thinks Kentucky may not be the best fit for him.
"It's all about combinations of players you put on the floor and how players feel about playing with each other, playing a team game," Nick Wiggins said. "And I feel like they got a couple kids coming (back), they got seven or eight dudes that are already signed to come in off the (McDonald's) All-America team, and I don't feel like it would be the best fit for him to make his own legacy. But in the end, he's going to make the best decision for him."
Nick believes his parents want Andrew to pick Florida State.
"I think both my parents would like him to go to Florida State University because that's where my mom and my dad attended school so it would be pretty amazing to see him do that and I believe they would be happy with that decision," Nick, a junior guard at Wichita State, told SNY.tv.


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Washington has some of the lowest electricity rates in the country with the U.S. Energy Information Administration reporting an average price of 7.8 cents/kWh.
Why so cheap? Well Washington has invested in many hydroelectric plants that can deliver relatively low cost energy but do have their share of environmental costs such as the destruction of aquatic ecosytems for dam construction. The Washington solar industry is definitely growing and we encourage you to consider installing a home solar power system to offset some of electricity needs. Take a look at the rebates and incentives currently offered.
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These multipliers result in production incentives ranging from $0.12 to $0.54/kWh, capped at $5,000 per year. Ownership of the renewable-energy credits (RECs) associated with generation remains with the customer-generator and does not transfer to the state or utility.
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EGYPT'S ruling generals have put themselves on a collision course with the country's new parliament after declaring that MPs will not have the final say over the drafting of a fresh constitution.
In a rare interview with foreign media, Major-General Mukhtar al-Mulla - a leading member of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) - said the upcoming parliament would not be representative of all Egyptian people, and that those appointed to write a fresh constitution must also be approved by the interim cabinet and an ''advisory council'' of intellectuals, civilian politicians and media personalities, both of which fall under SCAF control.
''This is the first stage in our democracy,'' said General Mulla, who also insisted that details of the army budget must remain shielded from democratic oversight. ''At the moment, given the unstable situation, parliament is not representing all the Egyptian people.''
''This is an attempt to stage a coup, and nobody wants it - even the people who are against the Islamists,'' said Negad el-Borai, a human rights activist in Cairo.
He accused the military council of playing liberals and Islamists against one another in an effort to preserve its own power. ''This is madness,'' he said. ''They are deciding to push the country towards a broad civil war.''
General Mulla used a long and often heated meeting with the press to deny claims that Egypt's transition to democracy was under threat. He said the writing of a new constitution would begin in April, and that the document would then be put to a public referendum in June before presidential elections that month.
''If you look back at the history of Egypt, you can see we have been occupied by the British, the French and the Ottomans,'' General Mulla said. ''None of them were able to alter the basic features of the Egyptian people, and whoever forms a majority in parliament also won't be able to alter those basic features.''
Despite promising a ''completely free'' discussion, General Mulla clashed several times with reporters over the army's role in recent assaults on demonstrations, which have left more than 40 dead and thousands injured. He rubbished evidence provided by doctors and human rights groups suggesting live bullets were used against protesters.
General Mulla also refused to discuss the case of imprisoned blogger Maikel Nabil Sanad, who was found guilty by a military tribunal of insulting the army earlier this year and has been on hunger strike ever since. On Wednesday, Mr Sanad's trial was delayed for the fifth time, and is now due to start on December 14.
The general accused the media of ''fixating'' on detained bloggers, including revolutionary figurehead Alaa Abd al-Fattah, who is behind bars for alleged crimes committed during the protests outside the state television headquarters in October.
''The media have ignored the [charges of] crimes against [Abd al-Fattah] and concentrated instead on him being a blogger and activist,'' General Mulla said. ''Maikel Nabil and Abd al-Fattah are Egyptians and we are very keen to protect all Egyptians. But we are talking about one citizen out of 85 million Egyptians.''


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Hearty Fall Soups made fresh and easy from local in farm fresh ingredients. Along with the soups, we will discuss in detail the deliciousness and ease of homemade stocks. All students will watch and assist in the making of 3 soups and be given samples of each soup with a booklet of recipes, resources and techniques.


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Hi everyone,
I am hoping that I might be able to get some advice about a complete career change and to find out if I am crazy for even considering this. I am 31, graduated with a 2ii in German and have worked in comms in public sector for the last six years. I recently became a dad for the first time and my priorities have changed significantly. When I think where I might be in five years time if I continue in my current career, it doesn't fill me with any confidence. So, I've been thinking about what I might be able to do to be in a better position in five years time. Am I mad for considering accoutancy, or with work and dedication I suppose the questions that I am looking for answers to are:
1. Is this a pipe dream?
2. Can I begin training as a chartered accountant without working for an accountancy firm or in some sort of accounts job?
3. In my brief research to date I have noticed there are lots different qualifications - which is best suited to someone changing career
4. Is my age and previous lack of experience/interest a big obstacle?
I really hope someone can help me shed some light on this.
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1. not necessarily
2. Yes you can but to become fully qualified you need to have 3 years signed off work experience aswell. As for chartered accountant (ACA/CA) - firms usually want someone with a 2i or higher degree - you could also consider something like AAT/CAT as a starting point.
3. Probably AAT or ACCA as they are more flexible in terms of entry, tuition, work experience etc.
CIMA is more focused on management accounting
4. Possibly - there are a lot of unemployed ACCA etc. students out there - and competition for trainee positions is quite high considering the current economic climate.
Google competency questions and have a look at the wikijob website/acca careers site this lists what firms are usually looking for
I think you are still young enough (just) but the main barrier for you will be the low earnings initially.
I would say that it will take say 7 years of hard study and work experience before you can think about breaching the basic rate tax threshold if you are an employee.
I used to spray cars and work in a garage and left one day to start study, but i was 10 years younger than you are and had no ties so it was not a big deal for me, but if you are hungry enough you could make it work.
Good luck.
31? I was 41...
When I started.
and 44 when I started studying for my AAT qualification.
I bought a franchise in pub accountancy (honest) realised they were rubbish and decided to get some qualifications then went my own way- after getting my money back of course.
Took four years to make any profit though.
I would start with the AAT exams: you can attend evenings/day release to see if it suits you, maybe you could do them while still in your current job?
Anything is possible
But there a lot of unemployed qualified and unqualifeid accountants at the minute.
Many of the contributors to this site are self employed which usually means commited and determined and willing to take risks. If as a new dad you are risk averse, the position of the accountant as an employee is no better than many other skilled workers.
You could capitalise on your public sector experience by training as an accountant in the public sector, though training places are harder to find with the cuts.
If it ever was, an accounting qualification is no longer a meal ticket!
Why not have a look at Chartered Institute of Public Finance.You could study whilst you work and when a job comes up in the finance section of your present set up you will be ready.
At the same time I would look at AAT and a Sage course. (there is one on groupon to-day for £60).This way you would be able to offer book-keeping services whilst you are still working and get some capital behind you before you pack it all in.
I changed to a career in accountancy when I was just a couple of years younger than you. It was a total change as I had worked in the hospitality industry previously and although I initially had to take a fairly significant drop in salary and cope with working and studying, I have to say that it was the best decision I ever made.
My bigest problem was finding a firm to train with because whilst I used to do the restaurant's accounts, I had no real practice experience so recruitment agents weren't interested in talking to me at all. I ended up writing to as many local firms as I could get details of and I was pleasantly surprised by the responses I received and I eventually accepted a job with one of the them. Obviously things have changed a lot with the current climate, but I am currently an employee at a firm and we really struggle to get good people so I am sure that if you really wanted to pursue this avenue and were prepared to put in a lot of effort and potentially take a sizeable drop in salary then there will be a smallish local firm looking for someone they can train who has experience of working in an office environment. The key is to emphasies the skills you have that you can transfer to the accountancy profession and I don't think it would hurt to let people know that you have just become a new dad so they can see that you are serious.
If I were you I would maybe take a bookkeeping course or as previously sugested a Sage course to give you a bit of a head start and a feel for the type of work to make sure you enjoy it, but I would leave the actual studying for a professional qualification until you are able to find a job as most firms will pay for this and some may have particular preferences regarding training providers and qualifications.
I hope this helps and good luck!
I know a number of people who have joined a Shared Service Centre starting at a low level, for example, Accounts Payable / Receivable. They have worked and studied gaining experience and the qualfications at the same time, with promotions along the way they have found themselves in decent roles with a qualfication and good prospects for the future both inside and outside of the company.
Typical example, a guy joined from Uni starting in Accounts Receivable which involved chasing customers for money, etc. He spent 3 years in this department getting some staff management experience along the way and also studying ACCA. In his 4th year he was promoted into an 'Accountant' role and at the same time qualified. He then left to join another company where he received a substantial pay rise. In 4 years he went from no accountancy experience to being qualified, having experience and staff management skills.
I should point out that he passed all his exams first time, that would be crucial for you so be prepared to set aside plenty of time each week (and I mean each week not just prior to exams) to study.
I wouldn't recommend it.
It's not that I don't think you'd be able to - it's that as mentioned there's a lot of accountants out there at the moment, lots of people looking into working into the sector as some sort of "safe" option and with the audit threshold changing ever higher bigger firms are fighting harder to keep accounts prep work that used to trickle down. So less work around (firms are also going under) and a lot more people wanting to do it. Prices for work and salaries are being pressured downwards as well.
However if you really do want to do it you would be best at looking either at a qualification that doesn't require working for someone qualified (so CTA and ACA are definitely out) and starting with lower end work such as payroll and bookkeeping which are quite simple at first and getting someone else to do the final accounts by agreement with you.
As Germany's one of the better EU economies at the moment, have you look at starting an import/export business from home instead? Or a consultancy to help firms export to Germany?
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Hi there,
Hope I can help, I am a part-qual ACCA having worked for many years in accounts.Here are my thoughts.
I think its worth giving it a good go, I would try the AAT to see if you like the subjects first. This also gives a few exemptions to most chartered bodies.
Have you asked at the finance dept of your workplace for information about a placement ? They may want you to start studying first.
Be careful about which body you choose, practice wages / jobs are very low paid, probably not suitable for you,
ACCA pass rate is very low - less than 50%, they are tough exams !
ACA, have a new certificate scheme, where you study 6 base subjects, flexibly then move on if you want, but you need 3 years work exp.
Have you applied to the big 4 /6 acountancy firms for work, check the websites, they may still be recruiting, PWC, Deloittes, Grant Thornton etc.
if you study CIMA, you can go into practice later, but not audit.
CIPFA, may be a good option as its for the public sector.
Have you tried looking for graduate schemes, such as CIPFA, training/work placements ? Also there is the Audit Commission, the
HMRC are also looking for graduate trainee tax inspectors, so with these you can earn while you train. Look at the websites for details.
Apart from all the grim warnings,there is still a global shortage of qualified accountants, so although its a tough slog, its a worthwhile qualification to have.
Good Luck !
Re the lack of qualifieds comment - really depends on where you live whether that's the case. If you live in an area that's relatively prosperous that's probably true. Live in other areas and there's no lack of anyone qualified for anything - just work for them to do.


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Losing weight may not be all it is cut out to be. A major weight loss study in the United States has been stopped two years early because it is not delivering expected results in people with diabetes type 2.
Accepted wisdom holds that if overweight people with diabetes 2 drop several kilograms, they will reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease and be less likely to have a stroke or a heart attack.
Given that almost 70 per cent of people with diabetes 2 die of cardiovascular disease, the need to slim down seemed obvious.
This belief was bolstered by short-term studies showing weight loss with diet and exercise lowered blood sugar levels, blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
It was also bolstered by evidence that this strategy reduced the risk of a person with pre-diabetes crossing the line into diabetes 2.
But now a rigorous long-term study of more than 5000 obese Americans with long-term diabetes 2 has surprised the medical world.
While intensive diet and exercise resulting in weight loss made them feel better, it provided no cardiovascular benefit.
It did, however, do other good things, such as decreasing sleep apnea, reducing the need for diabetes medications and helping to maintain physical mobility.
After 11 years, the Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes) study, supported by the National Institute of Health, was stopped last month as it was clear it was not going to achieve its primary goal of reducing cardiovascular disease.
Participants were aged 45 to 76 at enrolment. Those exercising and dieting lost more than 8 per cent of their body weight after a year and maintained about 5 per cent at four years – an amount experts recommend to improve health.
Those in the group getting advice but no intensive intervention lost about 1 per cent overall.
But both groups landed up with similar cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
That the intervention group used fewer drugs may point to some cardiovascular value in weight loss.
This is no reason to stop dieting or exercising, says Garry Jennings, director of the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute.
"There are many other benefits, such as improving peripheral vascular disease," he said.
While noting the study may not have been long enough, he says it is a reminder a comprehensive approach to diabetes is needed that includes state of the art medication and follow-up as well as good nutrition and exercise.
Diabetes is the fastest-growing chronic condition in Australia, affecting 1.7 million people.
The Australian Financial Review


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Thierry McNulty's brother, Senator Frank McNulty, is missing. She believes he went to their old family campsite on Caddo Lake for a brief vacation, but after days of not hearing from him, she fears the worst. Antonio "Yo" Bleeker is one of the owners of Bag It and Tag It Excursions. When Thierry hires the company to track down her brother, he has no idea what he's getting himself into - especially when he experiences an extreme physical reaction to the beautiful woman.
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text: Members of the Sauk Centre Education Association attended Lobby Day at the Capitol on March 13 where they met with Gov. Mark Dayton and local legislators, state Rep. Paul Anderson, R-Starbuck, and state Sen. Joe Gimse, R-Willmar, to advocate for public education. Pictured (from left) are: Bryan Olson, Lynn Wolfe, Dayton, Tait Midthun, Dana Boschee and John Rasmussen.


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Luis H. Castañeda
Assistant Professor of Spanish
(On leave academic year 2016-17).
Professor Luis H. Castañeda teaches courses on Spanish language at all levels and on 20th/21st-century Hispanic literature, film and culture. He is a member of the Spanish and Portuguese department and has taught graduate courses for the Spanish Summer School (Summer 2014). A native of Lima, Perú, Professor Castañeda earned a B.A. in Hispanic literature from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (2006). After graduation, he came to the United States to pursue graduate studies in literature at the University of Colorado, Boulder (M.A. in Spanish, 2008; Ph.D in Spanish, 2012).
Castañeda's academic specialization is the contemporary novel from Spanish America and Spain, with a focus on the transatlantic circulation of texts, discourses and subjectivities. His main area of inquiry is the fictional representation of authorship, concentrating on the institutional and political role of (neo)avant-garde aesthetic communities. Such communities are studied in his monograph Comunidades efímeras. Grupos de vanguardia y neovanguardia en la novela hispanoamericana del siglo XX (2015). He has published a number of scholarly articles and presented conference papers related to these topics. Castañeda is also interested in Peruvian literature, Colonial Spanish American literature and Valle-Inclán. As a creative writer he is the author of six books, among them El futuro de mi cuerpo (2010), La noche americana (2011) and La fiesta del humo (2016).
Recent publications:
1. Comunidades efímeras. Grupos de vanguardia y neovanguardia en la novela hispanoamericana del siglo XX. New York: Peter Lang, 2015. Print.
Comunidades efímeras studies a theme present in a corpus of canonical 20th century Spanish American novels from Argentina, Cuba, Mexico, and Chile (1929-1998): the avant-garde or neo-avant-garde group of subversive artists and intellectuals who assemble to transform life into art, conspire against official institutions, and experiment with social-life models. The book offers a critical reading of the fictional representation of such groups in novels by Roberto Arlt, Leopoldo Marechal, Julio Cortázar, Guillermo Cabrera Infante, Fernando del Paso, and Roberto Bolaño. The communities that protagonize these works can be described as ephemeral circles of aesthetes engaged in the pursuit of radical collective experiences. Comunidades efímeras argues that the ethos of the historical avant-gardes, and of its neo-avant-garde iterations, is transfigured in the Spanish American context by groups that engage in the aesthetization of communal life and in the production of alternative cultural fields. In these spaces of shared alterity, marginal subjects create their own order while challenging hegemonic discourses of art, culture, politics, and national belonging. The enduring legacy of the avant-garde and its centrality to Spanish American literature is palpable in the texts analyzed here, which range from the 1920s to the 1990s and beyond.
2. Han cambiado de agua tus ojos. Alfonso Cisneros Cox. Poética, poesía, persona. In memoriam. Edited by Luis H. Castañeda, César Lengua, and Patricia Saldarriaga. Lima: Sur, 2016. Print.
El poeta Alfonso Cisneros Cox (Lima, 1953-2011) se fue hace algunos años, pero nos dejó el recuerdo imborrable de su persona y de sus textos. Las páginas que siguen buscan recordar al hombre, celebrar la poesía y sentar las bases para la recepción académica de una obra que merece ser explorada con seriedad y pasión. Este libro, que combina el afecto y la crítica, contiene una antología de poemas, así como notas y semblanzas dedicadas al poeta, y estudios críticos sobre distintos aspectos de su legado poético. La antología, compilada por los editores del volumen, ofrece al lector una visión panorámica de la poesía de Cisneros Cox, y por ello presenta textos de casi todos sus principales libros, incluyendo poemas que no han vuelto a publicarse y son por ello difíciles de encontrar. En cuanto a los textos que delinean la vida y figura del autor, estos constituyen homenajes al recordado Fonchín, firmados por sus amigos y escritos desde el cariño y la admiración más profundos. Gracias a ellos, diferentes facetas de un personaje entrañable salen a la luz: el poeta, el músico, el editor, el profesor, el ensayista, el promotor cultural y, por sobre todas ellas, el ser humano ejemplar. Por su parte, los estudios críticos representan una aproximación analítica a una poesía de gran riqueza.
3. Alternative Communities in Latin American and Iberian Literature. Edited by Luis H. Castañeda and Javier González. Newcastle upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Press, 2016. Print.
What are Hispanic alternative communities and how are they represented in literature, film, and popular music? This book studies the fictional representation of circles of artists and intellectuals, youth gangs, musical bands, packs of marginal urban dwellers, groups of immigrants, and other diverse associations that share the common trait of being small and subversive collectives, perhaps akin to secret societies plotting to take control of society. These groups usually exist within a larger and established community –typically, the nation-state– though maintaining with it complicated relations of rivalry, criticism, outright violence, and other forms of antagonism. Thus "alternative communities" represent the "other side" of official institutions, by constituting dystopias that condemn the status quo, or by building utopias that point to new social arrangements. In the Hispanic world –a broad, transatlantic space that includes Spain and Spanish America– alternative communities have existed since the 19th century, a time of nation-building for Spanish American countries, all the way to the 21st century, when hybrid, postnational, and cosmopolitan communities begin to appear. The seventeen chapters brought together in this volume, which constitutes the first systematic approach to Hispanic alternative communities, tackle this complex cultural phenomenon from diverse critical perspectives.
"Two Peruvian Circles of Artists: Artistic Communities and Globalization in the Novels of Iván Thays and Rodrigo Núñez Carvallo." Alternative Communities in Latin American and Iberian Literature. Edited by Luis H. Castañeda and Javier González. Newcastle upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Press, 2016. 215-235. Print.
"Vanguardia y violencia en el Cono Sur: Bolaño relee a Arlt." Cuadernos de literatura 29.39 (2016): 312- 337. Published by Pontificia Universidad Javierana de Bogotá, Colombia. Print.
Castañeda, Luis H. and Marambio, Victoria '14.5 (Middlebury graduate)."Batallas cotidianas en Sueños bárbaros de Rodrigo Núñez Carvallo: cine independiente, performance comunitaria y resistencia ¿democrática? en el Perú de Sendero y Fujimori." Chasqui. Revista de literatura latinoamericana XLIV.2 (Nov. 2015): 33-49. Print.
"Zonas de penumbra, fisuras profundas, oquedades abismales: escritura autobiográfica, reflexión ensayística y definición de la experiencia en El arte de la fuga de Sergio Pitol." Revista iberoamericana 250 (Enero-Marzo 2015): 183-200. Print.
"Los signos y las armas en Historia de Mayta de Mario Vargas Llosa. La revolución post-utópica del autor latinoamericano en las décadas finales del siglo XX." Confluencia. Revista hispánica de cultura y literatura 30.2 (Spring 2015): 25-39. Print.
Castañeda, Luis H. and Lesta García, Laura. "Los romances contragóricos de Valle-Inclán: ironía, idealización y desmitificación del pasado en el cuarteto de las Sonatas." Cincinnati Romance Review 38 (Fall 2014): 198-215. Web.
"El mito imperial español en Valle-Inclán: una lectura alegórica de la Sonata de estío." Hispanófila 171.1 (June 2014): 201-216. Print.
"Luis Loayza y el canon de la literatura peruana: condición colonial, ética literaria y forma ensayística en El sol de Lima." Revista hispánica moderna 67.1 (June 2014): 1-16. Print.
"En el país de los fantasmas sin nombre: guerra interna, estado totalitario y duelo nacional en Lost City Radio de Daniel Alarcón." Revista iberoamericana 244-245 (Jul.-Dic. 2013): 1123-1139. Print. (Released Oct. 2014).
"De padres e hijos: la construcción (auto)biográfica del prestigio artístico en Tiempo de vida de Marcos Giralt Torrente." Revista canadiense de estudios hispánicos 37.3 (Primavera 2013): 459-79. Print.
"El fracaso del mal: Damas chinas de Mario Bellatin." Salón de anomalías. Diez lecturas críticas acerca de la obra de Mario Bellatin. Ed. Raggio, Salvador. Lima: Ediciones Altazor, 2013. 99-118. Print.
"La boca de la sierpe, la quijada del león: (in)moralidad, verdad intraverbal y diseminación en los Sueños de Quevedo." Romance Quarterly 60.4 (Sept. 2013): 196-207. Print.
"Belano, Wieder y Reiter: tres autores malditos en las novelas de Roberto Bolaño." Libros & Artes, Revista de la Biblioteca Nacional del Perú XI.60-61 (Abril de 2013): 32-35. Print.
"Los lazos de la autoría: las novelas de Edgardo Rivera Martínez." Libros & Artes, Revista de la Biblioteca Nacional del Perú XI.54-55 (Julio de 2012): 27-29. Print.
"Una dispersa dinastía de solitarios: la sociedad secreta en los cuentos de Borges." Variaciones Borges 32 (2011): 179-200. Print.
"Personas fidedignas y palabras formales: estrategias de legitimación del narrador historiográfico en la cuarta parte de la Crónica del Perú de Pedro Cieza de León." Hispanic Review 79.3 (Summer 2011): 399-423. Print.
Courses offered in the past four years.
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SPAN6505 - Adv Academic Writing
Advanced Academic Writing
The course aims at developing students' academic writing skills through the understanding of key concepts of discourse analysis such as reference, cohesion, and coherence. A variety of text types will be analyzed in class. Rhetoric devices such as argumentation, hypothesis, and exposition will be presented and practiced through writing tasks, with group work integrated into the course. Special attention will be given to the articulation of class activities with the requirements of other courses at the same level. (1 unit)
Required text: Electronic material provided at Middlebury. Language & Stylistics
Summer 2014 Language Schools, LS 6 Week Session
SPAN6560 - Literary & Film Analysis
Literary and Film Analysis
This course will introduce the graduate student to the techniques of literary and film analysis, critical thinking, reading, and interpreting Hispanic literary texts. It is divided into four segments, each of which is devoted to the analytic strategies pertinent to one major genre: narrative, poetry, drama, and cinema. Each student will write several papers and actively participate in class discussions. (1 unit)
Required texts: Antonio Sobejano-Morán, Tornasol. Guía para la interpretación de textos literarios y cine. 2nd ed./( Panda Publications Wilkes Barre: Pennsylvania, 2017. ISBN:978-0-981-8392-4-0); José Emilio Pacheco, Las batallas en el desierto. (Edición conmemorativa) (Mexico: Ediciones. Eras SBN: 9786074450569). Literature
Summer 2014 Language Schools, LS 6 Week Session
CMLT0700 - Senior Thesis
Senior Thesis
Approval required.
Fall 2013, Winter 2016, Spring 2016, Winter 2017
FYSE1403 - Open Class Learning Hisp World
Open Classrooms: Learning in the Hispanic World
What do children and teenagers need to learn—both inside and outside of the classroom—in order to become adults in Hispanic societies? How does the experience of learning in modern Spain and Latin America compare to our experience here, at Middlebury College? With these questions in mind, we will examine conflicting portrayals of young learners in Spanish-speaking contexts through literature and film. Two extreme definitions of learning will be explored and, if necessary, challenged: learning can be understood as fostering the growth of independent individuals, but also as a disciplinary process that stifles freedom and reproduces inequality. Our reflection will focus on issues of personal identity, affectivity, family relationships, class, gender, politics, and nationhood. This seminar is appropriate for native speakers of Spanish, bilingual students, and students who have scored 720 or above on the Spanish SAT II, or 5 on the Spanish AP. 3 hrs. sem. CMP CW LNG
Fall 2013
LITS0701 - Independent Reading Course
Independent Reading Course
Intended for majors in literary studies preparing for the senior comprehensive examinations. At the conclusion of this course, students will take a one-hour oral examination (part of the senior comprehensive examination) in a specialization of their choice. (Approval Required) (Staff)
Fall 2013
PGSE0359 / SPAN0359 - Luso-Hispanic Short Stories ▹
Through the Looking Glass: Short Stories from the Spanish and Portuguese Americas
This course will be taught in Spanish and Portuguese for students proficient in or who have previously studied both languages. The main goal of the course is to examine and compare key historical issues of the Hispanic and Lusophone Americas through the reading of short stories. By scrutinizing these issues in both contexts, and contrasting them, students will explore their commonalities and specificities. Critical essays will accompany the fictional texts. Authors to be read include Borges, Rulfo, and García Márquez, from the Spanish side; Rosa, Lispector, and Machado de Assis, from the Portuguese side. Topics to be analyzed are violence, love and sexuality, madness and sickness, power dynamics, otherness, and the feminine condition. (PGSE 0215 and SPAN 0350 or above, or by approval) 3hrs. lect. AMR CMP LIT LNG
Fall 2017
SPAN0101 - Beginning Spanish I
Beginning Spanish I
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of grammar and focuses on the development of four skills in Spanish: comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis will be placed on active communication aimed at the development of oral and comprehension skills. This course is for students who have not previously studied Spanish. Students are expected to continue with SPAN 0102 and SPAN 0103 after successful completion of SPAN 0101. 5 hrs. lect./disc.
Fall 2015
SPAN0105 - Accelerated Basic Spanish ▹
Accelerated Basic Spanish
This accelerated course is designed to reinforce, in one semester, the basic linguistic structures that students need in order to reach the intermediate level of proficiency in Spanish. Strong emphasis will be given to reading and composition. SPAN 0105 is designed specifically for students with 2-3 years of high school Spanish, but who have not yet achieved intermediate proficiency. (Placement test required) 5 hrs. lect./disc.
Fall 2017
SPAN0220 - Intermediate Spanish II
Intermediate Spanish II
A course for students seeking to perfect their academic writing skills in Spanish. The course is also an introduction to literary analysis and critical writing and will include reading and oral discussion of literary texts. The course will also include a thorough review of grammar at a fairly advanced level. This course may be used to fulfill the foreign languages distribution requirement. (SPAN 0201, SPAN 0210, or placement) 3 hrs. lect./disc. LNG
Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2016
SPAN0300 - Intro to Hispanic Literature
An Introduction to the Study of Hispanic Literature
This course in literature and advanced language is designed to introduce students to literary analysis and critical writing. The work will be based on the reading of a number of works in prose, drama, and poetry. Frequent short, critical essays will complement readings and provide students with practice in writing. (SPAN 0220 or placement) 3 hrs. lect./disc. AAL CMP CW LIT LNG
Spring 2015
SPAN0310 - Otherness in Hispanic Lit.
(Intimate) Otherness in Contemporary Hispanic Fiction*
Recent Hispanic literature locates otherness in ambiguous spaces. The "other" can be excluded in order to demarcate selfhood, but also recognized as internal ("intimate") to a complex and perhaps richer self. In this course students will sharpen oral and written communication skills and build a sophisticated vocabulary to analyze the literary and cultural context of the Spanish speaking world. This goal will be accomplished through readings in late 20th/early 21st century short stories and novellas from the Iberian Peninsula and Spanish America. Race, gender, class, nationality, and health are some perspectives we will adopt in order to map the literary production/deconstruction of "others" as marginalized/embraced subjects. (SPAN 0220 or placement) 3 hrs. lect./disc. CMP LIT LNG
Fall 2013, Spring 2015
SPAN0333 - Almodóvar and Modern Spain
Almodóvar's Films and Modern Spain
In this course we will analyze selected films by internationally acclaimed Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar (e.g., Entre tinieblas, La ley del deseo, Todo sobre mi madre, Volver). Through film analysis and allegorical interpretation, we will explore contemporary cultural issues in Spain between Francoism's end (1975) and the present. Topics include filmic constructions of popular culture (music, melodrama, ethnicities), authorship (directors, writers, the creative process, the film industry), gender performativity (women, queer identities), traditions (religion, bullfighting), and (post)national/global identities (autonomías, European Union, transatlantic links). Readings include history and film criticism. Not open to students who have taken SPAN 1300. (SPAN 0220 or placement) 3 hrs. lect/disc. ART CW EUR
Spring 2016
SPAN0350 - Los raros: Alternative Fiction
Los raros: Alternative Hispanic Fiction
In this course we will analyze fiction by authors often described as "raros" ("strange"). "Los raros" is a category coined by poet Rubén Darío and later adopted by critic Angel Rama and others to designate a "secret society" of peripheral and imaginative writers who have spawned unclassifiable, experimental, sometimes dreamlike, always revolutionary texts. We will delve into the narrative worlds of "raros" (Bellatin, Hernández, Levrero, Somers, Vila-Matas, etc.) and articulate the threat that "rareza" poses to dominant notions of identity, normality, sanity, and coherence. (Two Spanish courses at the 0300-level or above, or waiver) 3 hrs. lect./disc. AAL AMR LIT LNG
Fall 2014
SPAN0383 - Psychoanalysis and Aesthetics
Psychoanalysis and Aesthetics
How has psychoanalysis shaped art? In this course we will interpret Hispanic fiction, poetry, film, and arts from a psychoanalytic perspective. Psychoanalysis has been an influential discourse in literary and artistic criticism in the 20th century. In the Hispanic world, Freud and his theories of the mind, often channeled through surrealism, have inspired artists and critics to explore desire, language, and image in revolutionary ways. We will study narrative (Hernández, Lamborghini, Levrero, Piñera, Bellatin, etc.) and poetry (Generación del 27, César Moro, and others), with a minor focus on film (Buñuel) and art. Psychoanalytic theory will include Freud, Jung, Lacan, Kristeva, Felman and/or Žižek. (At least two Spanish courses at the 0300-level or above, or by waiver) ART LIT LNG
Fall 2015
SPAN0400 - Hispanic Postnat'l Identities
Hispanic Postnational Identities
In this seminar we will discuss nationalism and postnationalism as portrayed in Hispanic literature, nonfiction, and film. Nationalism is a strong sense of belonging to a political and/or cultural community that is often compared to religious faith. Despite the centrality of the nation-state since the 18th century, some critics argue that in present times its prevalence has been eroded by local and global affiliations. This semester we will read the theory of nationalism, study the birth and development of the nation in Spain and Hispanic America, and analyze diverse textual and filmic representations of current Hispanic postnational identities. (Senior majors with at least two Spanish courses numbered 0350 or above, or by waiver.) 3 hrs. sem. CMP LNG
Spring 2014
SPAN0500 - Independent Study ▹
Independent Study
The department will consider requests by qualified juniors and senior majors to engage in independent work. (Approval only)
Fall 2013, Winter 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Winter 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Spring 2016, Winter 2017, Fall 2017
SPAN0705 - Senior Honors Thesis ▹
Senior Honors Thesis
The department will award honors, high honors, or highest honors on the basis of a student's work in the department and performance in SPAN 0705. (Approval only)
Fall 2013, Winter 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Winter 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Spring 2016, Winter 2017, Fall 2017
SPAN1300 - Almodovar's Films
Almodóvar's Films: Desire, Transgression, History
In this course we will analyze selected films by internationally acclaimed Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar (La ley del deseo, Todo sobre mi madre, Volver, etc.). After Francoism's end, Spain refashioned itself to produce new subjectivities and meanings of Spanishness. Our analysis of these transformations will involve the interconnections of desire, transgression, and history. By examining filmic constructions of popular culture (music, melodrama, hispanidad), authorship (directors, the creative process, the film industry), gender performativity, and (post)national/global identities, we will understand how Almodóvar's films demand, portray, and shape social change. Readings include history, criticism, and critical theory. This course is equivalent to a low 0300 course (SPAN 0220 or placement). ART EUR LNG WTR
Winter 2015


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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been in the news more than Lindsay Lohan since they were placed in conservatorship in 2008. What does that mean for bond investors?
Most recently, ratings agency Standard & Poor's reported that overhauling the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, aka Freddie Mac, and the Federal National Mortgage Association, aka Fannie Mae, could cost taxpayers as much as $685 billion. Hundreds of billions of dollars may be spent rescuing them and then the overhaul process begins, which may entail outfitting entirely new entities to take their place, the Wall Street Journal reported November 4.
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are publically traded companies that buy mortgages from banks and package them into mortgage-backed securities which are then sold to investors.
They also issue debt securities. Because of their status as government-sponsored enterprises, bonds issued by Fannie and Freddie have extremely low credit risk. They are considered slightly more risky than U.S. Treasuries. That credit risk remains low despite the ongoing negative news about the two agencies.
"Noncall agency paper has tightened to the curve over the last year or so, implying that there is less credit risk now rather than more credit risk now. Callable agency paper is the same," says Donald Cummings Jr., managing partner at Blue Haven Capital in Geneva, Ill.
"I tend to look at the relative spread market to gauge risk, and since spreads are well within the range of the last 52 weeks, I would say the market is not worried about the creditworthiness of agency paper," he says.
In other words, agency debt securities, or bonds, are trading at yields closer to comparative Treasuries. The credit spread is based on the creditworthiness of the issuing institution. The credit spread widens as risk increases.
So, despite daily dissections in the news, investors in debt issued by Fannie and Freddie can rest easy.
Jim Wright, chief investment officer at Harvest Financial Partners in Paoli, Penn., uses callable agency bonds as a way to enhance cash returns.
"Because they are callable, they will trade with a bit of a premium," he says. "If you buy them in the secondary market, you can find yields to call that could be substantially higher than a comparable Treasury or non-callable agency. You don't know if they'll call it or if it will go to maturity."
Would you be worried if you held a debt security issued by Fannie or Freddie?


text: Treatment By Mayo Clinic Staff Print Treatment for coronary artery disease usually involves lifestyle changes and, if necessary, drugs and certain medical procedures. Lifestyle changesMaking a commitment to the following healthy lifestyle changes can go a long way toward promoting healthier arteries: Quit smoking. Eat healthy foods. Exercise regularly. Lose excess weight. Reduce stress. DrugsVarious drugs can be used to treat coronary artery disease, including: Cholesterol-modifying medications. By decreasing the amount of cholesterol in the blood, especially low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or the "bad") cholesterol, these drugs decrease the primary material that deposits on the coronary arteries. Your doctor can choose from a range of medications, including statins, niacin, fibrates and bile acid sequestrants. Aspirin. Your doctor may recommend taking a daily aspirin or other blood thinner. This can reduce the tendency of your blood to clot, which may help prevent obstruction of your coronary arteries. If you've had a heart attack, aspirin can help prevent future attacks. There are some cases where aspirin isn't appropriate, such as if you have a bleeding disorder or you're already taking another blood thinner, so ask your doctor before starting to take aspirin. Beta blockers. These drugs slow your heart rate and decrease your blood pressure, which decreases your heart's demand for oxygen. If you've had a heart attack, beta blockers reduce the risk of future attacks. Nitroglycerin. Nitroglycerin tablets, sprays and patches can control chest pain by temporarily dilating your coronary arteries and reducing your heart's demand for blood. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). These similar drugs decrease blood pressure and may help prevent progression of coronary artery disease. Procedures to restore and improve blood flow Coronary artery stentCoronary artery stentWhen placing a coronary artery stent, your doctor will find a blockage in your heart's arteries (A) using cardiac catheterization techniques. A balloon on the tip of the catheter is inflated to widen the blocked artery, and a metal mesh stent is placed (B). After the stent is placed, the artery is held open by the stent, which allows blood to flow through the previously blocked artery (C). Sometimes more aggressive treatment is needed. Here are some options: Angioplasty and stent placement (percutaneous coronary revascularization). Your doctor inserts a long, thin tube (catheter) into the narrowed part of your artery. A wire with a deflated balloon is passed through the catheter to the narrowed area. The balloon is then inflated, compressing the deposits against your artery walls. A stent is often left in the artery to help keep the artery open. Some stents slowly release medication to help keep the artery open. Coronary artery bypass surgery. A surgeon creates a graft to bypass blocked coronary arteries using a vessel from another part of your body. This allows blood to flow around the blocked or narrowed coronary artery. Because this requires open-heart surgery, it's most often reserved for cases of multiple narrowed coronary arteries. Alternative medicineOmega-3 fatty acids are a type of unsaturated fatty acid that's thought to reduce inflammation throughout the body, a contributing factor to coronary artery disease. However, recent studies have not shown them to be beneficial. More research is needed. Fish and fish oil. Fish and fish oil are the most effective sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Fatty fish — such as salmon, herring and light canned tuna — contain the most omega-3 fatty acids and, therefore, the most benefit. Fish oil supplements may offer benefit, but the evidence is strongest for eating fish. Flax and flaxseed oil. Flax and flaxseed oil also contain beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, though studies have not found these sources to be as effective as fish. The shell on raw flaxseeds also contains soluble fiber, which can help lower blood cholesterol. Other dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Other dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids include canola oil, soybeans and soybean oil. These foods contain smaller amounts of omega-3 fatty acids than do fish and fish oil, and evidence for their benefit to heart health isn't as strong. Other supplements may help reduce your blood pressure or cholesterol level, two contributing factors to coronary artery disease. These include: Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) Artichoke Barley Beta-sitosterol (found in oral supplements and some margarines, such as Promise Activ) Blond psyllium Cocoa Coenzyme Q10 Garlic Oat bran (found in oatmeal and whole oats) Sitostanol (found in oral supplements and some margarines, such as Benecol) Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic DiagnosisThe Mayo Clinic experience & patient stories Aug. 04, 2017 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter References Ferri FF. Coronary artery disease. In: Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2016. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mosby Elsevier; 2016. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Oct. 12, 2015. Coronary heart disease. National Lung, Heart, and Blood Institute. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/cad. Accessed Oct. 12, 2015. Usatine RP, et al., eds. Coronary artery disease. In: The Color Atlas of Family Medicine. 2nd ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2013. http://www.accessmedicine.com. Accessed Oct. 13, 2015. Wilson PWF. Overview of the possible risk factors for cardiovascular disease. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Oct. 13, 2015. Longo DL, et al. Ischemic heart disease. In: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. 18th ed. New York, N.Y.: The McGraw-Hill Companies; 2012. http://www.accessmedicine.com. Accessed Oct. 13, 2015. Understanding blood pressure readings. American Heart Association. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/AboutHighBloodPressure/Understanding-Blood-Pressure-Readings_UCM_301764_Article.jsp. Accessed Oct. 13, 2015. Seventh report of the joint national committee on prevention, detection, evaluation, and treatment of high blood pressure. Bethesda, Md.: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-pro/guidelines/current/hypertension-jnc-7. Accessed Oct. 12, 2015. Your guide to lowering your cholesterol with therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLC). National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/resources/heart/cholesterol-tlc. Accessed Oct. 12, 2015. Eckel RH, et al. 2013 AHA/ACC guideline on lifestyle management to reduce cardiovascular risk. Circulation. 2014;129:S76. Franzese CJ, et al. Relation of fish oil supplementation to markers of atherothrombotic risk in patients with cardiovascular disease not receiving lipid-lowering therapy. American Journal of Cardiology. 2015;115:1204. Omega-3 supplements: An introduction. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. https://nccih.nih.gov/health/omega3/introduction.htm. Accessed Oct. 13, 2015. Tani S, et al. Association of fish consumption-derived ratio of serum n-3 to n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids and cardiovascular risk with the prevalence of coronary artery disease. International Heart Journal. 2015;56:260. Fish and omega-3 fatty acids. American Heart Association. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/NutritionCenter/HealthyDietGoals/Fish-and-Omega-3-Fatty-Acids_UCM_303248_Article.jsp. Accessed Oct. 13, 2015. Natural product effectiveness checker: Hypertension. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. http://www.naturaldatabase.com. Accessed Oct. 13, 2015. Natural product effectiveness checker: High cholesterol. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. http://www.naturaldatabase.com. Accessed Oct. 13, 2015. High blood pressure. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. http://www.naturaldatabase.com. Accessed Oct. 13, 2015. Riggs ER. Allscripts EPSi. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Sept. 10, 2015. Hypertension in adults: Screening and home monitoring. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/Page/Document/RecommendationStatementFinal/high-blood-pressure-in-adults-screening. Accessed Nov. 18, 2015. 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2014 Honda CR-Z Gains HPD Supercharger to Make 200-HP
Last year at the 2012 SEMA Show, Honda's racing arm, Honda Performance Development (HPD) showed off a supercharged Honda CR-Z concept. That concept will now become a reality.
Today at the 2013 SEMA Show Honda announced that the CR-Z will be getting plenty of goodies from HPD starting immediately. Unfortunately, the supercharger won't be available until spring of 2014. But the other full range of accessories can be had at Honda dealerships today.
But the real exciting news is the announcement of the HPD-developed centrifugal supercharger that will add around 70 hp to the CR-Z, helping boost total system output to 200 hp. Coming along with the package will be an HPD air-to-air intercooler, high-flow fuel injectors, an ECU calibrated to meet CART AT-PZEV regulations with 91-octane fuel, an HPD air filter system and an HPD sport exhaust. Chassis improvements on the HPD Supercharged CR-Z include sport dampers, coil springs, larger disc brakes and HDP 18-inch wheels matched to Michelin Pilot Sport tires. The CR-Z is finished off with a graphics package including a front lip and tail spoilers, rear diffuser and HPD badging.
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Thai protesters call for uprising
Protesters vowing to topple Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra took to the streets for a fourth straight day on Wednesday, declaring they would take over "every ministry" of the government. The brash threat is the biggest challenge yet to the embattled premier's administration, raising fears of fresh political violence in the Southeast Asian nation.
Protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban, who resigned as an opposition lawmaker to lead the demonstrations, led more than 5000 people out of the Finance Ministry, which has been shut and occupied by mobs since they stormed it Monday.
Police have issued an arrest warrant for Suthep, but there appeared to be no attempt to detain him as he led the march. Authorities had said they would not arrest him while he rallied at the ministry as part of a pledge to avoid clashes with protesters.
In a speech late Tuesday, Suthep announced his movement's goal is to replace the government with a non-elected council, a change he said was necessary to eradicate the political machine of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Thaksin, Yingluck's billionaire older brother, was ousted by a 2006 military coup and fled the country to avoid a two-year prison term on a corruption conviction. He continues to sharply divide the nation, with his supporters and opponents battling for power.
In broad terms, the confrontation pits the Thai elite and the educated middle-class against Thaksin's power base in the countryside, which benefited from populist policies designed to win over the rural poor.
"Let the people go to every ministry that remains to make civil servants stop serving the Thaksin regime," Suthep said. "Once you take over, civil servants can no longer serve the Thaksin regime. Brothers and sisters, go seize the city hall."
Suthep served as deputy prime minister under a previous Democrat Party administration, which faced mass protests led by Thaksin's "Red Shirt" supporters in 2010 who occupied Bangkok's city center for two months. Those demonstrations ended in a police crackdown which left about 90 people dead and left swathes of downtown in flames.
On Sunday, more than 100,000 anti-government demonstrators staged the country's biggest protest in years.
Pro-Thaksin parties have won every election since 2001, and the Democrats were crushed by Yingluck's ruling party during a landslide vote that brought her to power in 2011.
Yingluck called for calm and offered to negotiate with the protest leaders.
"If we can talk, I believe the country will return to normal," she said. She has vowed not to use violence to stop the protests.
The protests and forced shutdown of several government ministries by protesters have dealt a significant blow to Yingluck's government, who has also fended off sharp criticism during a parliamentary no-confidence debate this week.
On Tuesday, demonstrators surrounded the Interior Ministry and then cut off the electricity and water to pressure people inside to leave. Security personnel locked themselves behind the ministry's gates, with employees still inside.
The transport, agriculture and tourism ministries were also closed because of the presence of protesters.
The occupation of ministry offices has raised fears of violence and worries that Thailand is entering a new period of political instability.
The anti-government campaign started last month after Yingluck's ruling Pheu Thai party tried to pass an amnesty bill that critics said was designed to absolve Thaksin and others of politically related offences and allow him to return home. The Senate rejected the bill in a bid to end the protests, but the rallies have gained momentum.
Suthep has rejected new elections, which the now-opposition Democrats are certain to lose. In a speech Tuesday to followers at the Finance Ministry, he called for a change of the country's parliamentary system.
"If we take down the Thaksin regime tomorrow, we will set up a people's council the day after tomorrow," he told the cheering crowd on Tuesday. "Let the people's council pick a good man to be the prime minister, good men to be ministers. Make it a dream team, make a Cabinet of your dream and the people's government."
Akanat Promphan, a protest spokesman, earlier said the offensive to seize government offices would be extended nationwide on Wednesday. The anti-Thaksin movement is strongest in Bangkok and the south, while Thaksin's many supporters in other areas might challenge the protesters, raising another prospect for violence.
Separately Tuesday, the Democrat Party launched a parliamentary no-confidence debate against Yingluck. They accused her administration of corruption and called her an incompetent puppet. The vote has no chance of unseating Yingluck as her party controls the House of Representatives.
The protesters' takeover of government offices has drawn criticism from the United States and the European Union, which issued a statement Tuesday calling upon "all concerned to avoid escalation and to resolve differences through peaceful means.


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In our quest for the perfect bag, we hit up Bloomingdale's fashion accessories director Brooke Jaffe for advice on trends, caring for bags and whether there is actually one purse a women can carry for all occasions. (Spoiler: the answer is no):
Q. What are the biggest trends in handbags for spring and summer?
A. One of the biggest trends for spring/summer in the land of handbags is the black-and-white color palette. This trend includes multiple silhouettes, with some of the newest and freshest shapes being oversized clutches and satchel bags with a cross-body strap. Another must-have is a whimsical tote, and one of my personal favorites is the "Checkmate" tote from Marc by Marc Jacobs in clear vinyl.
Last but not least, you can never go wrong with a pure white bag which looks especially great when paired with a printed dress this season.
Q. Is it possible to find one bag to serve all of a woman's needs? If so, what, in your opinion, is that ideal bag?
A. Women have multifaceted lives; therefore just one bag won't cut it! I recommend investing in a day-to-night cross-body satchel, as well as a stylish tote.
Q. If a woman could buy only one handbag this season, what style should she get to wear with everything?
A. A medium-size cross-body bag that she can take from day to night like the "Skylar Mini" from Rebecca Minkoff, hot off the runway in Pantone's color of the year, Emerald!
Q. What is the best way to store a handbag?
A. It's always a good idea to store the bag in the dust bag that comes along with it, and away from sunlight. Depending on the bag, it can also be a wise idea to keep it stuffed on a shelf to help keep its shape. But just remember, some bags look better with age, such as dark leather bags.
Q. White bags are big this year. How can a woman keep them clean and bright?
A. It's all about where and how you store it – be sure to keep it away from sunlight! When it comes to cleaning, it's best to bring it to a professional.


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The Mary Jane Watson of 'Spider-Man' has allegedly vowed to give up her penchant for partying to make her new relationship with clean-cut Jake Hoffman work.
"Spider-Man" star Kirsten Dunst has rekindled her romance with Dustin Hoffman's actor son Jake, according to reports. The actress briefly dated Hoffman in 1998, but the couple drifted apart as Dunst's career rocketed with the release of the web-slinging superhero movies.
She was romantically linked to a number of rockers, including British star Johnny Borrell, drummer Fabrizio Moretti and, most recently, Rilo Kiley's Jason Boesel, but insiders insist the actress has given up dating rock stars and wants someone more stable in her life.
A source tells the National Enquirer, "Kristen's career soared, but privately she was self-destructing. She dated a string of bad boys and her life spiraled out of control." Dunst is now working to clean up her image after a stint in a rehabilitation center in 2008, and she has now reconnected with 29-year-old Hoffman.
The pair was spotted cuddling at an event for New York's Tribeca Film Festival earlier this month and the actress has allegedly vowed to give up her penchant for partying to make her new relationship with clean-cut Hoffman work. The insider adds, "Jake hardly drinks at all. Kirsten does best when she's with a strong, solid and level-headed guy, like Jake."


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Refugee Resettlement, Commonwealth Catholic Charities resettles refugees empowering them to build new lives in a welcoming community. Our newest potential citizens need help adjusting to the ways of America by learning the culture, gaining their first employment and learning the language of our country.
The Refugee Resettlement of Commonwealth Catholic Charities has been resettling refugees in Virginia since 1975. With offices in Richmond, Roanoke, and Hampton, Refugee Resettlement has resettled over 18,000 refugees from Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Ukraine, Somalia, Cuba, Haiti, Iraq, Bosnia, Congo, Sudan, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Afghanistan, Burundi, and Colombia. More recently from Bhutan, Burma, Iraq and few from Pakistan, and African countries.
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According to recent estimates from the U.S. Committee for Refugees, there are tens of millions of refugees and asylum seekers throughout the world, and millions of internally displaced persons (IDP) in need of protection and assistance.
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The Caribbean Natural Cane Furniture Conservatory Suite comprises of a two seater sofa settee and a single armchair. This indoor conservatory furniture set has wide armrests that appear supported by intricate shell like designs. The same weave extends around the back and can be seen within the skirt panels. Constructed of a natural wicker cane, this conservatory suite is made complete by adding the additional tables - available as optional extras from the drop down menu.
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Crouton-Topped Broccoli Recipe
"We love this dish—even my children are crazy for it! It goes great with any meat and can easily be doubled," writes Kathy Fry of Brockville, Ontario.
- 1 package (16 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
- 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1-1/2 cups cheese and garlic croutons
- 1. Place broccoli and water in a microwave-safe 2-qt. dish. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until tender; drain.
- 2. Stir in the soup, cheeses and milk. Cover and microwave for 2 minutes or until cheeses are melted. Sprinkle with croutons. Yield: 5 servings.
Nutritional Facts
3/4 cup: 217 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 706mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein.
Reviews for Crouton-Topped Broccoli
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Reviewed Dec. 29, 2013
"Very good and super cheesy. I adapted it to make it in the oven and used fresh broccoli (1 bunch). Next time I'll use about 1.5 bunches as there was a lot of cheese sauce. Once it was assembled, I baked it about 15 minutes, then added some cheese on top and then the croutons. I baked an additional 5 minutes. It gave it a nice crispy top."
Reviewed Jan. 26, 2010
"We thought this was great!! The only thing I might change is to crunch the croutons up a bit next time. Very good - thanks!!"
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