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Check the fine print on a label of The Doctors' Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand and you'll notice something unusual. It's the alcohol: just 9.5 per cent by volume. That's well below the 13 to 14.5 per cent of every other selection in this summer-friendly New Zealand roundup and is virtually unheard of for dry sauvignon blanc. Most remarkable, the wine is very fine, hardly lacking in the flavour depth that alcohol helps provide, though it's undeniably light.
Its curious name might lead a few people to speculate that it's endorsed by the New Zealand Medical Association or some such thing. Not at all. But it is enthusiastically recommended by two doctors, John and Brigid Forrest. The couple cheerfully left careers in molecular biology and medicine to start Forrest, a dynamic estate in the Marlborough region on the South Island.
The Forrest product range spans several tiers and The Doctors' brand represents their passion for experimentation – both with offbeat grape varieties, such as gros manseng and arneis, as well as with cutting-edge vineyard and winery practices. This sauvignon blanc is a compelling entry in the burgeoning global market for low-calorie wines, a trend I chronicled in a column more than a year ago. That market has spawned an array of brands, including The Skinny Vine, Jacob's Creek Cool Harvest and McWilliams Harmony from Australia, Invivo Belle and Kim Crawford First Pick from New Zealand, Skinnygrape from Peller in Niagara and Girl Go Lightly and Gallo Summer Red from California.
As you might guess, some of these Château Slim Fast offerings are about as satisfying as de-alcoholized beer. In fact, some are made in similar fashion – fermented normally and then subjected to an alcohol-removal process. Others are harvested earlier than normal in the growing season, before grapes have achieved high levels of sugar (which is converted to alcohol during fermentation). The latter process tends to yield high-acid, harsh-tasting juice – like sparkling wine only without the bubbles and yeasty complexity.
The third main way to end up with less alcohol is to arrest fermentation before the yeast finishes its job of mopping up the fruit sugar. In that case you end up with noticeably sweet wine, and only a minority of grape varieties – generally ones with inherently high acid, to balance the sugar – tend to succeed in this category. Riesling and chenin blanc are classic examples. By contrast, The Doctors' sauvignon blanc is bone dry.
John Forrest assures that he manages to keep the alcohol down without recourse to these straightforward tricks. Instead, he says, he employs a proprietary system of selective leaf removal, which slows the plant's ability to photosynthesize sugars.
He says the surgical pruning technique impedes sugar production by 30 per cent between the onset of ripening (a midsummer stage known as veraison) and harvest. Crucially, this means he can let the grapes hang on the vine for the standard duration – in other words, not pick early – "and thus allow the normal flavour biosynthesis to occur." The system sounds simple, he added, "but [it has been] seven years in the making to achieve."
Even distinguished British wine writer Jancis Robinson has praised Forrest's low-cal sauvignon blanc. Which would suggest that the prognosis is pretty good for The Doctors'.
Forrest Estate The Doctors' Sauvignon Blanc 2012 (New Zealand)
Unless you're specifically looking to get a buzz on, this 9.5-per-cent alcohol white lacks little that you would not find in a fine New Zealand sauvignon blanc. The body's more delicate, to be sure, but there's satisfaction in the lively flavours, which hint at lemon, grapefruit, grass and – with applause from my pepper-loving palate – jalapeno. Racy and bracing in a good way, especially as a well-chilled refresher in the summer heat. $21 in B.C., various prices in Alberta.
Clos Henri Sauvignon Blanc 2012 (New Zealand)
It seems to me that it's mostly the Europeans who pride themselves on crafting white wines with tension. They have a word for that high-strung acidity: nervosité. Here's a wine with that sort of electric zing, which I adore. But wait, it's from Clos Henri, the New Zealand outpost of the family that owns Henri Bourgeois, a prominent producer in Sancerre in the Loire Valley, where sauvignon blanc is as wonderfully tense as it comes. It's bone-dry, light-medium-bodied and tangy, more citrus than vegetables. Then you sense it – the white pepper and stone-like mineral quality. Lovely for light salads. Available in Ontario.
Lawson's Dry Hills Gewurztraminer 2011 (New Zealand)
Marlborough, the vast plain that set the course for New Zealand's exuberant way with sauvignon blanc, has a wonderful secret. It's called gewurztraminer. The region can produce lush, succulent examples worthy of the flattering adjective "Alsatian." This one's delectably plump in that way, with big lychee and spicy ginger flavours that coat the palate. The 14.5-per-cent alcohol peeks through ever so slightly, a sign this white achieved substantial ripeness in the vineyard. Try it with cheeses, liver pâtés or spicy Asian fare. Available in Ontario.
Astrolabe Pinot Noir 2011 (New Zealand)
Medium-bodied yet dense with cherry and raspberry fun, this pinot comes across like a New Zealand version of Pommard, with firm backbone to the velvety texture, only with more of a candied profile to the fruit. There's a hint of smoke in there as well. Treat this fine red to some duck or fatty pork chops. Various prices in B.C. private wine shops and Alberta.
Bel Echo Pinot Noir 2012 (New Zealand)
Like the Clos Henri above, this Marlborough pinot is made by the French family behind Sancerre producer Henri Bourgeois. The texture's supple, yet with a satisfying chalky quality in there, too. Raspberries and currants mingle with violets and hints of earthy beetroot and spice. Very nice – especially for grilled salmon or pork tenderloin. Available in Ontario.
Momo Pinot Gris 2012 (New Zealand)
Momo means "offspring" in Maori, fitting for this relatively affordable brand extension from Seresin Estate, the biodynamic winery owned by cinematographer Michael Seresin. This organic white is medium-bodied and aromatic, with good depth of flavour suggesting pear and flowers. Great texture. You almost want to chew the wine, though I'd recommend chewing medium-weight fish or chicken prepared on the grill instead. Available in Ontario.
Sileni Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2013 (New Zealand)
Classically punchy Marlborough sauvignon blanc flavours of gooseberry and grapefruit meet the equally classic waft of freshly mown golf course. Good balance. Nice as an aperitif or with a salad of asparagus topped with crumbled goat cheese. $15.49 in B.C. (discounted from $16.99 till Aug. 2), various prices in Alta., $13.49 in Man., $18.99 in Nfld.
Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc 2013 (New Zealand)
Light-bodied, crisp tropical-fruit punch with a fistful of grass – this is textbook New Zealand sauvignon blanc and a good vintage for a huge, familiar brand. Deftly balanced between sweet fruit and herbal lift. Discounted to $15.95 in Ontario till July 20, $16.99 in B.C. (discounted from $17.99 till Aug. 2), various prices in Alta., $18.99 in Sask., $17.99 in Man., $15.95 in Que. (discounted from $17.95), $19.99 in N.B., $19.99 in N.S., $19.95 in Nfld., $19.95 in PEI.Report Typo/Error
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Recently I had the wonderful opportunity to stay in the Delta Bessborough hotel in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. In the interest of true disclosure I want to let you know that I was a guest of the Saskatchewan Pulse Farmers there for three nights, but I enjoyed the hotel so much that I wanted to share more about the property with readers in case anyone was traveling to Saskatoon this summer. I was not asked to write about the Bessborough, nor compensated to do so. I am writing because I loved the hotel, and I think you would too.
The Delta Bessborough is located in downtown Saskatoon, nestled among 5 acres of gardens along the Saskatchewan river. Built in the 1930s, this spectacular Four Diamond hotel has recently undergone a 6.5 million dollar renovation to upgrade the rooms. The beautiful architecture, service and location makes it a fantastic spot to stay when you are in Saskatoon.
First of all, here's what my room looked like. I was on the 2nd floor, looking out over the gardens where the Saskatoon Jazz Festival stage was directly below.
What I really loved was the full sized pillows. I hate teeny pillows. The bed was very comfortable! Everything was absolutely spotless. What you can't see what a nicely sized desk with a power bar complete with all sorts of usb ports and charging spots to plug in everything from my smart phone to my ipod, a laptop or more.
The room was efficient. A little on the smaller size, compared to some, but clever touches such as having the fridge tucked away and the coffeemaker in the closet were good space saving ideas.
One thing that I almost never do when I'm away is order room service, but the first morning I was in Saskatoon it was raining so hard, and I didn't want to walk around in a strange city trying to find breakfast, so I ordered breakfast. The first morning I had eggs benedict, and the second morning my choice was yogurt, granola, and fruit.
|Yogurt, fruit, granola, toast, and coffee. What a great way to start the day!
The food was tasty, and the coffee some of the best hotel coffee I've ever drank. It helped that the coffee was Starbucks and came in a good sized carafe. Service was cheerful and efficient. I was really grateful for room service those two mornings, and was delighted that even when I tweeted the Bessborough about how much I enjoyed the breakfast, they answered!
The bathroom in my room was fairly tiny but had nice fixtures and did the job. I especially liked the Philosophy amenities. The hair dryer worked well, and the towels were fluffy. It was spotlessly clean, too!
I walked the grounds around the Bessborough, taking in the gazebos and fountains, views of the river and paddle boats going by. There is a mall and a few Starbucks locations nearby, as well as a movie theatre and restaurants. Probably the most major draw during the time I was there was the Saskatoon Jazz festival, which had Colin James, Metric, and Ziggy Marley playing. If you were there for the Jazz festival the Bessborough was the place to be, but if you were looking for a quiet space to re-charge, I think the noise from the festival may have been a little much. I literally could look out my window and watch the shows I didn't have tickets to. There was no sleeping early the first night because it was so loud, but by the last night, I was so tired that I literally dozed off right through Ziggy Marley reverberating off the hotel walls.
A gazebo on the grounds was a perfect spot for a young girl to get her prom photos taken.
The weather was a little unsettled while I was in Saskatoon, but it cleared up enough for me to walk along the river.
Overall, I'd highly recommend the Bessborough as a place to stay while you are in Saskatoon. I really enjoyed my stay and I can tell you, if I'm ever back in Saskatoon it will be the first place I look into.
Thank you so much to both the Bessborough for making my stay such a great one, and the Saskatchewan Pulse Farmers for inviting me!
Why was I in Saskatoon? That's coming very, very soon! Let's just say it involves lentils, Chef Michael Smith, a farmer's market, and some lucky bastards. Stay tuned!


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Tonight on Reign 1×20 Higher Ground watch Queen Catherine confess her sins. Wow! Does the Holy Father have all day? Queen Catherine has a plethora sins. Hmmm… let's just name a few: killing at least a dozen Scotsman, poisoned a few people, Reign misery on Mary and the French Court, sent Medici family members to hunt down an innocent baby, and maybe just a few torture sessions here and there. No, big deal, just the every day life of being the Queen of France.
Queen Catherine will needmore than a few Hail Mary's and Our Father's or should I say too many to count. Her Rosary must huge or extremely long; needless to say she will be busy. Maybe somewhere Queen Catherine will actually feel remorse for sins. Who needs penance, anyway. Poor Father, stunned from her Confession will collapse from the weight of her sins; or has the Darkness reappeared? Remember, Reign's The Darkness 1×15.
Poor Catherine, she has had such a tough time. She has been running France, hiding King Henry madness, kicking out a "Bean Queen" Penelope, ruining Mary life, stomping on Nostradamus's love life, and burning marriage contracts. What is a Queen to do? I know, try to stop King Henry from going to war with England. Queen Catherine is a very busy girl.
Queen Catherine you have failed. Your's and King Henry's Reign is in jeopardy. King Henry has started a war with England, and now Francis is in the middle of it. Catherine, what are you going to do now? Did you just kill Francis, by sending him into war?
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The Oakland Raiders defense came out against a good Indianapolis Colts offense and looked improved. Improvement is consistent progression so the Raiders cannot take the Jacksonville Jaguars for granted and lay an egg. They are not a good enough unit to think they can show up and win. They have to play with the same effort and energy and make a statement against a bad offense.
The Jaguars will start Chad Henne in place of Blaine Gabbert this Sunday. Gabbert suffered a laceration of his hand and has been ruled out. Henne had 11 interceptions and two lost fumbles in six starts and 10 appearances last season. The Raiders have struggled to create turnovers on defense. Charles Woodson, Tyvon Branch, Tracy Porter, DJ Hayden, and Mike Jenkins must take advantage of Henne's misses and make him pay. If they allow Henne to get away with those mistakes, he has the ability to make them pay. Gabbert is a bad quarterback and Henne is not Peyton Manning, who the Raiders will see the next week, so the Raiders have to show they have the chops to be a solid defense and dominate.
Last week against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Jags were only able to account for 178 total yards. They were the worst passing team in the NFL in week one with a pathetic 107 yards. Gabbert threw the ball 35 times to gain 121 yards and was sacked six times. Henne replaced Gabbert and hit 3-6 for 36 yards. They have serious problems moving the football with 14 of their 15 drives goings for less than 26 yards. Four drives went for negative yardage. They scored zero points on offense and finished with only two from a punt block safety.
Jacksonville has struggled in their passing game for several years and their offense focus will be keeping it on the ground with running back Maurice Jones-Drew. He was injured in the Raiders 26-23 overtime with last season. Despite wanting to primarily move the ball on the ground, the Jaguars only managed 71 yards in week one with a 3.1 yards per carry average. Jones-Drew rushed 15 times for 45 yards. He still has some skills so the Raiders have to be careful not to let him get off to a good start and gain confidence. The defense will look to load the box and force Henne to make tough throws under pressure.
The Raiders' defense isn't the 1985 Chicago Bears, but they have an opportunity to gain some confidence this week against an offense really struggling. With so many new pieces, the defense played well together in the season opener. The next step is to capitalize on this match-up and come away with a convincing win.
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Cedar Point's Blue Streak Coaster Celebrates 50th
SANDUSKY, Ohio
Cedar Point is celebrating the anniversary of its oldest roller coaster.
The Blue Streak opened at the amusement park in Sandusky 50 years ago this past week.
The wooden roller coaster built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company gave its first rides in 1964.
Cedar Point plans on marking the milestone at a ceremony on June 21.
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I am booked on the same Cruise for February 19th. I was really excited until I read this post. I was going out of Baltimore to save airfare. I was thinking things might have warmed up by the time we got to Florida. This does not look encouraging.
Hi Alfred,
Just got off the Jan 17-29 cruise (EOS). We chose Baltimore to save money and give us the chance to experience a 12- cruise. The route goes further south so it was bound to be warmer, but on the first and last two days (closer to Baltimore, Florida and Bahamas) it was better than we expected. Shorts were on by the afternoon of our first sea day and even on the morning of the last. We were told that the seas are usually rough as one travels out into the ocean from Baltimore as well as on the return, but every crew member we spoke to remarked that it was calmer than in the past (although many people were VERY green on the first and last day). It really IS the luck of the draw. There's a little bad news though: The fantastic Captain Rob (you could have heard a pin drop when he gave his daily reports) mentioned that the Jan 29 cruise would be his last for a few weeks so he will probably be on vacation when you're on board. There's lots of good news though...I would travel out of Baltimore again any time. Our park & cruise hotel (The Fairfield Marriott White Marsh) was fantastic, the shuttle was on time both ways and the terminal staff at Baltimore processed a huge crowd quickly and with a smile. We had the same experience on our return. The Enchantment is looking a little older and is due for dry dock in April of next year but she's kept very clean and the staff is fantastic. If the weather is cool I'd recommend spending time in the Schooner bar with Freddie and Jimbo or Boleros with Vijay because they make everyone feel like a VIP!!! Have a great trip!
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This is the final week UNDFTD will be putting up kicks from the late DJ AM's extensive collection. If their idea was to build up to go out in a bang, then they certainly scheduled correctly. After seeing the bids coming out of the first batch, we knew the Memorial Fund would certainly benefit from a lot of money. But who expected to over the top bids during week 2, like $1600 for the Playstation AF1's or $1200 for Kid Robot AM 1's? But sure enough, with still a few days left, those number seem like chump change compared to the current 2000+ the size 4.5 Eminem x Air Jordan IV "Encore" are raising. See what other pairs are grabbing a bunch of bids…
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Stormwater runoff from Washington, D.C., carries contaminants such as tar, mercury, and herbicides downstream to nearby Chesapeake Bay, the nation's largest estuary. Now area residents can take an active role in protecting the bay's health by using a new interactive Web mapping application, Green Up DC (http://greenup.dc.gov), provided by the District Department of the Environment (DDOE).
Green Up DC offers Washington, D.C., residents tools to help reduce the amount of contaminants that enter the Chesapeake Bay. Residents and business owners may plan new stormwater management projects such as green roofs, pervious pavement, and rain barrels. They also can access information about financial subsidies and rebates, register installed projects, and view maps of other property owners' projects.
"Many stormwater problems are the result of excessive runoff from hard, impervious surfaces such as roofs, sidewalks, and driveways," said Jenny Guillaume, an environmental protection specialist with DDOE's watershed protection division. "Anyone can visit the Green Up DC site to look at their own property and find out how to reduce stormwater."
Green Up DC features an intuitive map-centric interface that was created with the Esri ArcGIS API for JavaScript and runs on the Web via Esri ArcGIS. Users can choose from 14 project types including green roofs, pervious pavement, and rain barrels. The site also offers energy conservation projects including solar electric, solar hot water, air sealing and insulation, hot water conservation, and duct sealing repair. A homeowner can simply type in an address, zoom to the property, and draw the location of energy conservation or stormwater projects using an aerial photo background as a guide. The Green Up DC application calculates project costs and benefits and provides a list of experienced local vendors who can install the project or quote a price. Registered users of Green Up DC can save planned projects or register projects that they have already installed.
"As with many other urbanized areas, the District has significant stormwater management challenges, including flooding and water quality issues from sediments and other contaminants," said Bruce Taylor, a project manager with Esri Partner Critigen. "The Green Up application makes it easier for residential homeowners to take an active role in reducing stormwater runoff."
Critigen, a technology consulting and IT outsourcing company, uses location data, business intelligence tools, and cloud computing in its work with public and private clients. Taylor and his team worked with the DDOE to design Green Up DC, which is based partly on Eco-Portals built for other clients. With its partner CH2M HILL, Critigen adapted a stormwater runoff model developed by the Center for Watershed Protection (www.cwp.org) so it could be used easily by people without any technical background. Critigen used landbase data, aerial photographs, and impervious surface information from the District's ArcGIS for Server map services to display property characteristics and provide input data for the calculators.
Green Up DC maps both planned and registered projects and provides a program status dashboard and status reports that can be used to monitor the progress of the program. Home and business owners can access the status dashboard to see the anticipated impact of a particular project. DDOE officials will be able to verify how many projects are completed and add the data to reports for the city as well as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The reports include summaries listed by specific watershed, sewershed, or political jurisdiction.
"We hope to see more people implementing projects and sharing projects," Guillaume said. "Green Up DC's link to Facebook helps us tap into social media to spread the word. We would love this tool to help homeowners plan and complete their projects."
Jessica Wyland is a writer for Esri (www.esri.com).


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How to Apply Blush For Your Face Shape
Blush 101: How to Apply Blush For Your Face Shape
It turns out that choosing a blush color isn't so hard after all, and when it comes to applying this face-enhancing makeup product, a similar principle rings true. Once you know a few tricks and application techniques, you can say goodbye to blotchy mishaps and streaky effects. Find out how to sweep on blush properly (and how not to) when you read more.
- Going offsides: "I know a lot of people tend to go a little old-school with it [applying blush], explains Kate McCarthy, Glo Minerals' national makeup artist, adding, "They'll start at the apple of the cheek and either do a circle on the apple of their cheek, or they'll pull it all the way out to their ear." So instead of going out, go up. "Pull [the bush] up to your temple, through the hairline. It gives an instant lift to the face," explains McCarthy.
- Round and round: If you have a round face shape, create an elongated look by keeping the blush on the cheekbones, pulling it up and out toward the temples. To define even further, top off with bronzer on the hallows of the cheeks and also right under the jawbone.
- A little goes a long way: For long or oval shapes, apply the blush just under the apples of the cheeks to add dimension and the illusion of roundness.
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The Callahan Report: Gordon still wins with a 'sick' performance
28 June 1999
By Terry Callahan
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Enter racing luck. Just when Gordon thought he could take no more, the red flag waved from the main flag-stand. Safety crews would need some time to clean up all the tires spread across the track from a horrendous crash involving Ricky Rudd and Ward Burton. It was exactly what the doctor (would have) ordered for Gordon. He was able to take on fluids and get a quick breather before making a final three-lap dash to the finish of the Save Mart/Kragen 350.
``I could tell I was just getting kind of worn out and I wasn't quite as sharp. I started making mistakes, and that's when Mark started catching us,'' Gordon said. ``Thank goodness the cautions came when they did because they saved us.''
The stroke of luck Gordon received helped him break a three-race-string of second place finishes. It was Gordon's fourth win of the 1998 season. He needs more good luck if he is planning to repeat as the winner of the Winston Cup championship.
A year ago, Gordon's performance at Sears Point marked the beginning of the end for his competition. After winning at Sonoma in 1998, Gordon held the points lead throughout the remainder of the racing season. This year, Gordon is struggling to hang on to fifth place. He is more than 350 points behind the Winston Cup leader, Dale Jarrett.
Gordon will require more assistance from lady luck during the last half of this season if he is going to be crowned "the champion" for a fourth time. It's almost as if his tough rival, Jarrett, can't fail this season. Even after turning in poor qualifying performances, Jarrett continues to finish well.
Jarret talked about his consistency, even after taking an off-course tour during the race. "I just slid off a little bit trying to get through that turn a little hard. The track was coming apart there and I lost one spot so that wasn't too bad. The pit crew did an awesome job today. That's what got us up there today to even finish in the top ten. We made the car pretty good. We've still got some work to do as far as our road course program. We'll take sixth and get on out of here. It's a tough place."
Mark Martin, who finished second, commented on his challenge for Gordon saying "We needed a long run. Without that last caution we would have had a better crack at it. Jeff (Gordon) was superior on fresh tires. But he didn't have fresh tires there at the end. Our car was pretty darn good, but he was in front of us and that's the worst thing. I couldn't find a way to get by him. I tried and couldn't get it done."
Gordon continues to defeat some of the best talent in the NASCAR Winston Cup circuit. He believes he is still in a good postion to take his fourth title. The other drivers who battle with him weekly also know he is capable.
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Type of Document Master's Thesis Author Guidry, Kyle Austin URN etd-11122009-153318 Title A Mineral Survey of Louisiana Beef Cow/Calf Production Systems Degree Master of Science (M.S.) Department Animal Science (Animal, Dairy, & Poultry Sciences) Advisory Committee
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Date of Defense 2009-10-27 Availability unrestricted AbstractThe purpose of this research was to determine the state and regional mineral status of Louisiana forages and beef cattle. Louisiana beef cattle operations (n = 25) were sampled and divided into seven geographical regions, including the northwest (NW), northeast (NE), central (CE), southwest (SW), south central (SC), Florida parishes (FP) and southeast (SE) regions. Over a two year period, water and soil samples were collected from each operation annually, forage samples were collected quarterly in Aug to Sep, Nov to Dec, Feb to Mar and May to June and bovine serum samples were collected twice annually in the fall and spring seasons. The highest (P < 0.05) average regional water K and S concentrations were observed in the SE region and water Ca and Mg concentrations were the highest (P < 0.05) in the NE, CE and SE regions. However, all water mineral concentrations, with exception of Na, were lower than the reported upper desired levels considered safe for livestock consumption (Socha et al., 2003). Similar to water, soil Ca, Mg and K concentrations in our study, were higher (P < 0.05) in the SE compared to all other regions. Soil Cu concentrations were below critical levels in the CE region and all soil Zn concentrations, except the SE region, were lower than reported critical levels indicating soil deficiency. The average forage concentration for each mineral were: Ca (0.42%), P (0.28%), Mg (0.21%), K (1.83%), Na (0.10%), S (0.32%), Cu (8.12 ppm), Fe (323.46 ppm), Mn (254.85 ppm) and Zn (41.29 ppm). In addition, only mean forage Cu concentrations were lower than minimum requirements and regional forage K (NW region), Mg (FP region), Na (CE region) and S (NW and SE regions) concentrations were higher (P < 0.05) than other regions. The average regional serum K concentration in the NE region was higher (P < 0.05) than all other regions. Average bovine serum mineral concentrations in Louisiana were: Ca (9.02 mg/100 ml), P (13.62 mg/100 ml), Mg (1.92 mg/100 ml), K (21.66 mg/100 ml), Na (303.30 mg/100 ml), S (103.31 mg/100 ml), Cu (0.63 Ág/ml), Fe (7.44 Ág/ml), Zn (1.28 Ág/ml), Mn (8.08 ng/ml) and Se (64.48 ng/ml). Furthermore, of these minerals, serum Mg, Na, Cu and Mn concentrations were lower than critical levels, indicative of deficiency. Files
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Are we approaching the Android singularity?
Samsung's Galaxy S III and HTC's One X are strikingly similar, despite Android's freedoms.
If you're in the market for a killer Android superphone, right now it really comes down to choosing between the Samsung Galaxy S III and the HTC One X, or perhaps the HTC One XL if you have a thirst for LTE. Samsung is still refusing to confirm or deny whether we'll see an LTE version of the Galaxy S III in Australia, but if you read between the lines it looks like an LTE model is on the way.
What's striking about the Galaxy S III and HTC One X/XL is how similar they are. Similar to the point where many reviews supposedly of one handset spend a considerable amount of time talking about the other. So little separates them that it would seem to do both an injustice to talk about one in isolation.
In terms of dimensions you can barely tell them apart. The Galaxy S III is .3 of a millimetre thinner and its screen is .1 of an inch bigger, but the One X is 3 grams lighter. They both rely on the same basic slimline design and both offer a razor sharp 1280x720 resolution with similarly impressive picture quality. The choice between LCD and AMOLED screens comes down to personal taste and I've always favoured LCD, but Samsung's latest Super AMOLED offering can finally hold its head high alongside the Super LCD screens favoured by HTC and Apple.
Under the bonnet both phones both run Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" on a quad-core processor, plus they have all the latest mod-cons such as NFC and Bluetooth 4.0. The Galaxy S III packs more grunt, plus it has the benefit of a micro-SD slot, but in the end what really separates them is the little ICS interface touches added by the handset makers.
Samsung's TouchWiz skin is precociously cute out of the box. It feels like it was designed by a committee of giddy school girls to appeal to giddy urban hipsters. I much prefer HTC's more reserved and practical Sense 4.0 skin. Yet in terms of the pre-installed apps and wider ecosystem Samsung puts HTC to shame. HTC really needs to lift its game here if it doesn't want to become an Android also-ran.
They're both fantastic handsets, although all things considered the Galaxy S III comes out slightly ahead and deserves to wear the Android crown for now. Yet so little separates them, unlike the last generation of Android handsets from each vendor. It really feels like we're heading towards an Android singularity in terms of hardware. The Windows Phone 7-powered HTC Titan 4G is also moving towards a similar design and it will also be interesting to see if the iPhone 5 moves in the same direction.
The general consensus is that Samsung's 5.3-inch Galaxy Note "phabet" has crossed the line. It has its fans, but I don't think such a screen size could ever win mainstream acceptance as a smartphone. So if the Galaxy S III and One XL are about as big and as thin as it gets, where do we go from here? I wouldn't go any thinner, if anything I'd say the Galaxy S III feels a tad flimsy and the One X's extra bulk feels better in my hand.
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The Little Rascals: The Complete Series DVD Box Set
The Little Rascals is a hilarious show about the exploits of the popular gang of kids that came out in the time period from 1929 to 1938. "The little rascals" shows sweet and affable little children experiencing adults-like lifestyle. It's amazing to see that even after eighty years of its debut, the show is still better than many modern day television shows. Richard Bann, the co-writer of the book on The Little Rascals says the show has "unmistakable charm and style. Sure you had spectacular gags ... and slapstick, but you also find heart. In these films you find real people, people you like, people you can identify with". These are some of the things that make The Little Rascals complete DVD set a must buy item for everyone who loves to watch superb and timeless shows.
So what do you think is the main ingredient that makes The Little Rascals so special and popular among the viewers, that is, apart from lovable and affable children? The answer is the excellent location shoots. Hal Roach Studios has done an outstanding job of shooting the scenes at actual locations rather than the indoor stage atmosphere in the studio. When you buy The Little Rascals DVD set, you will notice that most of the scenes are shot at real streets and vacant spots around Culver City, Calif.
The Little Rascals complete DVD set contains all the 80 uncut and restored episodes in their entirety. The set is fully restored, re-mastered and uncut version of the original. What's more, when you buy The Little Rascals complete DVD set, you will also get some unique and exclusive extras. The disc set contains loads of bonus footage, collectible booklets and rare photos among others. All in all The Little Rascals complete DVD set is a great chance for old and new fans of this great series to own it forever.
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Ah, this should certainly put him in the mood... Thu Aug 3, 8:06 AM ET
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Police in the German city of Aachen received an unusual call for help late Wednesday when a woman telephoned to complain her husband was not fulfilling his sexual obligations.
After the couple had been sleeping in separate beds for several months without intimate contact, the 44-year-old woman woke the husband, 45, in the middle of the night and demanded he satisfy her needs, police spokesman Paul Kemen said Thursday.
When her advances were refused, a row broke out and she called the police and asked them to intervene, he added.
"The police officials did not feel able to resolve the dispute, let alone issue any kind of official order," Kemen said.
"And because no crime or infringement could be identified, all they could do was file a report in case intervention might be required at a later date," he added.
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Otherwise the husband would have been shot "resisting".
The grieving wife get's the night stick and lives happily ever after.
I'm either bored or boring.
Maybe both.
Oh no! I got it everywhere!
Back home in a treestand.
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Thanks for making me taste lunch a second time today.
You like my avatari?
It's my first.
Not a good lunch particularly. In fact it may have been better the second time.
That's a nice view from the trees you have there. I'm definitely gettin' the itch to get up there soon. It needs to cool down about 30 more degrees though.
October 1 . . . not that far away. Hopefully my arrows still fly straight and such.
I had my bow tuned and switched out a couple of things.
Time to go like you said.
Got your bow tuned? Theoretically speaking, could you shoot an apple off somebody's head with an arrow?
Not me, but I was thinking you could practice on somebody from the RATS forum, like David_Whitely.
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Who do you think hooked Steve Martin up back in the day.
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I hate fried Chicken
Why Not Us ?
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Again?!Originally Posted by btowncolt
I already told you you're on your own this time.
Hey, if you can make it to the theater I get free tix at, I'm in.Originally Posted by DisplacedKnick
The woman with the army surplus of White Castles freaks me out. What a fatty.
I haven't eaten friend anything in months. Surprisingly, I haven't missed it that much.Originally Posted by Frank Slade
Anyone gonna go see Talladega Nights tomorrow?
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He felt a primal urge pulsating through his veins, a primal urge which he knew had to be satisfied, he had to hear the sounds of putrid gore and vulgarity accompanied by a overflowing side dish of violence. He was a captive to his dark passenger, as he had heard it called before, and there was no fucking escaping it.
Steven sat down at his desk and gripped his computer mouse, knowing, even as he did it, that he was a sick-fuck for clicking on the link, but that didn't matter anymore, nothing mattered, work didn't even matter anymore, all that mattered to Steven, was hearing Scott Siglers next episode of Blood Cast. He pressed the play button, and let reality slowly fade away.
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VEAZIE – Dana and Cindy Lavertu are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter Nicole C. Lavertu to Benjamin R. Bustard of Bucksport, the son of Ken and Pearl Bustard of Bucksport. Nicole is a 2005 graduate of John Bapst Memorial High School in Bangor, a 2009 graduate of the University of Maine in Orono with a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental management and policy and a graduate of National Outdoor Leadership School. She is an instructor at Maine Bound Adventure Center and will intern with Friends of Acadia at Acadia National Park. Benjamin is a 2006 graduate of Bucksport High School in Bucksport and attended AmeriCorps NCCC. He moved to Europe to study theology and take part in an internship in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is a direct support professional at Downeast Horizons Day Program in Bangor for adults and children with mental disabilities. The couple is planning a Sept. 20, 2009, wedding at Camp Roosevelt in Eddington with the Rev. Kirk Winters officiating.
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It's a very Australian story of problematic industry policy, opportunistic rent grabbing, and lazy politicians.
Like many other small, rich countries, Australia uses the bargaining power of its national health insurance scheme to buy pharmaceuticals at discounted prices.
Estimates of the pharmaceutical companies' profitability are controversial but, if you believe the industry, Australians are not paying anything like their share of the development cost of new drugs.
We get away with it because the pharmaceutical companies are able to recover most of the development costs in their home markets. As a result, Americans pay much more for their new drugs than we do, which they are increasingly unwilling to do.
It is of course a balancing act. Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme can refuse to list the new drugs of companies that won't play ball, but the pharmaceutical companies can refuse to supply their new drugs through the PBS, leaving Australian consumers worse off.
Nevertheless, the PBS has worked to the advantage of Australian consumers.
But the arrangement is coming under pressure. American consumers are resisting high drug prices, and US trade negotiators have used the battering ram of the international patent system to extract higher prices and profits from countries like Australia.
Australia's politicians have been caught flat-footed. They have been carelessly letting the benefits of the PBS leak away as de facto subsidies to local pharmaceutical manufacturers and inefficient pharmacies, and as a bargaining coin in high-profile free-trade negotiations.
Last month, Stephen Duckett, a former senior health bureaucrat, warned that the PBS was paying up to $1.3 billion a year too much for generic drugs.
Australia's generous treatment of generic drug producers is part of a trade-off to support local pharmaceutical producers which, in turn, give generous discounts to pharmacists.
Now a new report by a review headed by
Patents restrict competition in the short term in order to encourage greater innovation and more vibrant competition in the long term. However, it is important to get the balance right. Excessively permissive patent regimes can be used by patent holders to smother new, competitive innovation.
Pressure from the US and other exporters of intellectual property saw the life of patent protection increase from 16 years to 20 years in the 1990s.
Australia had previously legislated to extend the life of drug patents where the regulatory approval process had chewed up five years or more of the patent period.
Nevertheless, in its free-trade agreement with the US, the Howard government agreed to preserve the extension arrangements even though the standard patent had been extended to 20 years.
According to the review, the extension arrangements were agreed "without careful regard to whether this was in our own economic interests". And now there are signs that Americans will seek the same arrangement in the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free-trade agreement.
Australian governments claimed more generous patent protection would encourage more pharmaceutical manufacturing. But the agreements we have signed mean Australian manufacturers of generic drugs cannot export to countries where there is no applicable patent. This was estimated to have cost Australia $2.2 billion in exports between 2001 and 2009.
These deficiencies need to be corrected, just as Australia and the other importers of intellectual property need to hammer out a reform agenda for the international patent system before they get swept up in the TPP circus. Beyond that, however, is the issue of the prices paid for US and European drugs. If the rich countries are not paying their way, the US has a serious complaint.
But before that can be determined, we have to know much more about the profitability of the pharmaceutical companies. That should be on the agenda for the TPP negotiations.
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Join our educator on a walking tour of our greenhouses, fields, and education garden. Students will encounter a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables in different stages of plant maturity. Students will also have the opportunity to meet and interact with pigs, chickens, lambs, and our farm dog, Blue. Our educator will show how we care for our farm animals and how the animals contribute to the farm. We provide age-appropriate, hands-on learning experience such as planting, watering, weeding, or harvesting crops, as well as feeding the animals. (Activities will vary depending on the season, age, and size of the group). Trips can be tailored to meet your classroom's needs. Some topics for discussion during your visit may include:
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Field trips are 90 minutes long and cost $8 per student with a minimum of 10 students. Picnic tables for a snack or lunch are available upon request.
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CHRISTIANITY/ Life in the 'Kingdom of Whatever' (1)
The Life of Martin Luther and the Heroes of the Reformation
The day may come when Catholics can support neither of the main American political parties or their candidates. Some think it's already arrived. Alasdair MacIntyre, the Notre Dame philosopher, argued along those lines a few years ago, explaining why he couldn't vote for either a Democrat or a Republican.
I don't know what Professor MacIntyre did this year. For my part, along with my brother bishops in Pennsylvania, I believe it's important to vote in every election day. A well-formed Catholic conscience can choose wisely between the candidates. And this year, vital issues are at stake.
Still, elections are tough times for serious Catholics. If we believe in the encyclical tradition—from Rerum Novarum to Evangelium Vitae; from Humanae Vitae to Caritas In Veritate—then we can't settle comfortably in either political party. Catholics give priority to the right to life and the integrity of the family as foundation stones of society. But we also have much to say about the economy and immigration, runaway debt, unemployment, war and peace. It's why the US bishops recently observed that "in today's environment, Catholics may feel politically disenfranchised, sensing that no party and few candidates fully share our comprehensive commitment to human life and dignity."
Any committed Christian might be tempted to despair. But the truth is that it's always been this way. As the author of Hebrews wrote, "here we have no abiding city" (Heb 13:14). Augustine admired certain pagan Roman virtues, but he wrote the City of God to remind us that we're Christians first, worldly citizens second. We need to learn—sometimes painfully—to let our faith chasten our partisan appetites.
In the United States, our political tensions flow from our cultural problems. Exceptions clearly exist, but today our culture routinely places rights over duties, individual fulfillment over community, and doubt over belief. In effect, the glue that now holds us together is our right to go mall-crawling and buy more junk. It's hard to live a life of virtue when all around us, in the mass media and even in the lives of colleagues and neighbors, discipline, restraint, and self-sacrifice seem irrelevant.
Brad Gregory, the Notre Dame historian, seeks to show how we got this way in his recent book The Unintended Reformation: How a Religious Revolution Secularized Society. His answers are surprising, and for some readers, controversial. But his book is also important—and in its explanatory power, brilliant.
Gregory argues that today's relativism and cult of the consumer—what he ironically calls "the goods life"—have roots that run centuries deep. He wastes no time on nostalgia for a golden age that never existed. But he does show with riveting clarity that in the sixteenth century, Protestant Reformers unintentionally set in motion certain ideas that eventually enabled today's radical self-centeredness.


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The Shahrukh-Salman hug picture probably did more rounds than Marilyn Monroe's trademark pic. It created a boom in the entertainment media when Salman and Shahrukh casually greeted each other 'Eid Mubarak' which has been understood or probably misunderstood as a 'closure hug' between the two superstars. Everybody is asking the same question and yet nobody knows the answer. Salim Khan, Salman's dad who was also present at the iftar party seems elated with the step his son took. He says, "I am happy that my son has taken the initiative. It was a sensible thing to do and a much-needed gesture and Shah Rukh reciprocated."
When asked if the hug would thaw the strained relations between the two warring Khans, he says, "Please don't give so much importance to it. There are disagreements between miyaan-biwi, neighbours, society and so many other individuals. They (Salman and Shah Rukh) are actors and rivals. Inke problems hote hain aur solve bhi ho jaate hain. I have always maintained that there can never be any love between any two big stars, only courtesy. It is not possible for big stars to love each other. Even stars like Raj Kapoor, Dev Anand and Dilip Kumar were just courteous to each other. Salman and Shah Rukh must have decided to be mature and courteous and that is something that must be maintained."
Khan feels the so-called patch-up got unnecessary media attention. "Just because they patched up it's not as if the country's problems will get solved, no? They hugged each other lekin isse Uttarakhand mein jo ho raha hai, ya Kashmir mein, those problems won't get solved. Kaande ka bhav toh nahi girega na? The disagreements between stars are not national problems as the media is making it out to be.
It (the Salman-SRK fight) involves an issue between two people and there can be many reasons for that. I have been married to my wife for 50 years and to Helen for 30 years. Even we have problems, but that's natural, lekin hum log apne galti maanke, we move ahead. If my son and Shah Rukh have done that, it's a good thing."
Senior Khan doesn't want to dwell on why-the-patch-up-happened-now, "They both are self-respecting people. They must have decided to put aside their ego instead of thinking about what hurt them. Maybe they felt foolish behaving in a childish manner and instead decided to behave like mature adults on that day. Media should be talking on much more important issues than this."
Salim Khan also said that when Shahrukh met him in the past, he has always greeted him respectfully despite all the issues that he has with Salman, "We are all civilised people and Shah Rukh has always treated me with civility and respect whenever we have met. I am his senior and he has given me that respect. That's our culture. I met him at the Don premiere… My other children talk to him. Javed (Akhtar) and I stopped being partners years ago but we are fighting for the rights of Zanjeer together. In the world there is no substitute for love and peace."


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Lawrence L. Faltz, MD, MACP, of Phelps Appointed Clinical Professor of Medicine at New York Medical College
(July 16, 2013) Lawrence Faltz, MD, MACP, Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at Phelps Memorial Hospital Center in Sleepy Hollow, has been appointed Clinical Professor of Medicine at New York Medical College.
"I have known Dr. Larry Faltz since we were classmates in the early 1960s at the Bronx High School of Science. He is a great clinician, teacher, academic leader and researcher who is a credit to our medical school and our profession," said William H. Frishman, MD, the Barbara and William Rosenthal Professor and Chairman of the Department of Medicine at New York Medical College.
"It is a privilege to be chosen for this position at New York Medical College," said Dr. Faltz of the appointment. "I have a passion for teaching and believe that teaching makes doctors better at their craft."
Dr. Faltz will continue his work at Phelps, including working with the NYMC Phelps Family Medicine Residency Program, which he was instrumental in founding.
Before he came to Phelps in 1994, Dr. Faltz was Chairman of Medicine, Chief of Rheumatology, and Internal Medicine Residency Program Director at New York Hospital Queens. He also served as Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine and previously held faculty appointments at New York University School of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College and Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
In addition to his activities at Phelps, Dr. Faltz had been Chairman of the Northern Metropolitan Hospital Association Patient Safety Institute and is a member of the Quality Steering Committee of the Hospital Association of New York State. He is a Master and former Governor of the American College of Physicians, the national internal medicine specialty organization.
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For retailers, markdowns 'necessary evil,' useful tool
When Rhonda Sawyer opened her women's and children's clothing store, she was focused on the price of individual items.
"My background was in accounting," said Sawyer, who opened The Shoe Crate in Greenville, N.C., about nine years ago. She would think, "I paid 'X' dollars for it, and I am not selling it unless I make 'X' dollars on it."
Five years later, Sawyer didn't understand why she had trouble paying her bills. For help she turned to Ritchie Sayner, vice president of business development for RMSA, a California-based company that provides consulting services to independent retailers. Sayner asked Sawyer how many shoes she had in the sale room. Not many, Sawyer initially said, but the consultant made her count.
"I had 900 pair of shoes," Sawyer said. While the shoes retailed for $50, Sayner asked Sawyer to think how much revenue would come in if she sold them for $10 each.
As the answer sank in, Sawyer began to appreciate the larger concept of inventory management's impact on cash flow.
"I needed the $9,000," she said.
Overbuying and not addressing stagnant sales are common problems for small and midsize retailers. While some independent retailers are hesitant to turn to markdowns, it is a crucial tool in the retail market, Sayner said.
"These stores think they are losing money by marking something down," Sayner said. "I am here to tell you the fastest way out of business I could think of" is holding onto items that aren't selling and not being able to reinvest those dollars into items that will sell for full price.
Store owners who think markdowns have negative connotations need to look at examples set by high-end brands, such as Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue, which always have items on sale.
"It's a marketing strategy," Sayner said. "It is a necessary evil, and it just has to be done judiciously and with a plan."
Best practices for markdowns start with owners understanding their customers' buying habits and sizes. Owners should divide their merchandise into categories — not vendors — and monitor their sales through their point-of-sale systems and by paying attention to the sales floor, Sayner said.
The Shoe Crate's categories included casual sandals, fashion sandals and boots. After working with the consultant, Sawyer, whose initial buying strategy was simply "fill the store," looked at each category's revenue and set buying budgets based on those numbers. Sawyer's goal is to turn inventory three times annually.
How often a store should turn over its inventory depends on the market, Sayner said. For women's clothes, four turnovers is a good rule of thumb, but turnover for shoes, men's clothes, and jewelry will likely be less.
If items don't sell after a month on the floor, owners should mark them down at least 20 percent as it is more cost-effective to motivate buyers early in the season.
"The longer it sits there, the deeper the discount has to be," he said.
Once the markdowns begin, they should intensify. If the item doesn't sell, owners have to admit they made a buying mistake, let it go and move forward.
At the end of each season, owners should consider a final storewide sale. Sayner, however, advises against putting everything on sale with the same percentage discount. Instead, he prefers storewide sales with new and more popular items reduced less, such as 10 percent, and older items at 50 percent off or more.
In some cases, retailers may want to buy discounted items to bring in at the end of the season and use the inventory to motivate people to return for a final sale.
Cynthia Deis, who founded Raleigh, N.C., craft supplies store Ornamentea 15 years ago, aims to turn over inventory four times each year, but some categories turn more and others less. Initially, Deis said she had a tendency not to mark items down after committing the retail sin of "falling in love" with her merchandise.
The tough economy, however, forced her to get more organized and focus on her category sales. She learned to take home items she loved or mark them down.
Meanwhile, promotional discounts, such as sending gift certificates with an expiration date to the best customers or clients who haven't shopped in a while, present another opportunity to show appreciation and motivate spending.


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The Philippines' leading fast-food chain, Jollibee, honored a new batch of outstanding Filipino families who made a difference in other's lives in the 3rd Jollibee Family Values Awards. The Gabi ng Parangal para sa Pamilyang Pilipino, held at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria in Ortigas, Pasig City, culminated the two-month search that garnered more than 1,400 nominations from across the country and in other parts of the world.
Jollibee, the country's number one fast food chain, marked another milestone with the opening of its 800th outlet in the Philippines located along Fortich Street in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. The homegrown brand dedicates this latest momentous achievement to the thousands of Filipino families who have continued to patronize the brand for more than 35 years now.
Jollibee affirmed its standing as the leading fast food chain in the country following its conferment of The President's Award, the highest recognition given during the 11th Franchise Excellence Awards (FEA).


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Noting that 1 in 5 women is sexually assaulted in college, the White House is releasing new guidelines to help victims of that violence and improve the way schools handle such cases. Campus sexual assaults are notoriously underreported, and schools' disciplinary processes vary widely.
To read full article, visit this NPR link.
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|The Direction the Commandment Leans
|Written by Douglas Wilson
|Wednesday, 27 January 2010 11:05
We usually recognize that if we want to rebuild our culture, we are going to have to do something about the family. The contemporary family is all messed up, and we know that unless the Lord turns the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of the children to the fathers, the result will be that the land is struck with a curse (Mal. 4:6). We are clearly right in the middle of this.
The idea that Malachi has that the land will be cursed if something is not done about the relationships between fathers and children is one that is foundational to biblical law. The fifth commandment is explicit on the point—only stated positively. "Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee" (Ex. 20:12). And the apostle Paul picks up on this and expands the promise enormously.
"Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord" (Eph. 6:1-4).
The promise was originally given to the children of
Now we all know that if we want a healthy nation we have to have healthy families. But one problem arises with the definition of "healthy" and how to answer those folks who say that healthy means Heather having two mommies. Another problem that is far more common in Christian circles is the problem of inverting what God says to do about it when families are all messed up. We accept the biblical diagnosis of our condition, but refuse to listen to the cure.
In other words, we look at the wreckage of yet another family, and we think to solve it with the therapeutic option. Countless individuals are seeking counsel on how to repair the emotional damage that their parents caused them while growing up. We are trying to fix the problem, but we are trying to do it while neglecting what God said to do.
Please note, in writing this I am not assuming that parents cannot be the cause of much damage. They most certainly can be. But one of the central areas where they have done damage is through their failure to teach their children how to honor and respect their parents. And parents should not do this because they, the parents, are needy and clingy, but rather because they know that this is the means that God will use to bless their children throughout the lives that they will live on the earth. And when parents have failed, is the solution to pay someone fifty dollars an hour to listen to complaints about how your father wasn't "there for you." I dare say he wasn't—he is a sinner too—but the uniform biblical response to messed up families is what?
There are two family commands in the Ten Commandments. One is the requirement that both husband and wife be faithful to one another. The other is given to the children. The family commandment, interestingly, is not given to the parents. There is not one of the ten saying something like, "Thou shalt bring up thy children in an environment of affirmation and acceptance." Parents should do that, of course, but my point here is the direction the commandment leans. When Paul repeats it, he applies it in the first place to the children. He says that they are to be obedient. He says they are to honor their parents, and that God promises a great blessing when this is done. Paul then adds that fathers should not get in the way of this, that fathers should not stumble their children into disobedience. So it is true that parents should surround their children with love, affection, and discipline.
But the question is this: if our families are in a cycle of disobedience and disintegration, how are we to break the cycle? If we start with the Ten Commandments, we see that the responsibility for breaking the cycle rests with the children. Honor your father and your mother. And if the response is "but they don't deserve it," the biblical response is that the commandment never said they did deserve it. It just said to honor them.
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If you're anything like me, then no party is complete without you taking out your iPhone or finding the host's computer to show your friends the latest hilarious YouTube videos. Google+ just made it a whole lot easier to share your favorite videos with your friends in a virtual YouTube party with a new YouTube app in Google+ Hangouts.
Software engineer Ullas Gargi writes on the YouTube blog, "Create, control, save and even share playlists of videos with your friends—all inside a Hangout. Just start a Hangout, have everyone load the YouTube app at the top of the screen, and start adding videos. It's like your own VIP table at the world's coolest YouTube party."
Participants can easily add videos to the Hangout through a search tool within the app, and remove videos they don't like to create the perfect playlist together with their friends. You can share videos with your Google+ circles at any time during the viewing session and save and share the playlists you and your friends create on your YouTube account.
The new YouTube app is available worldwide in 60 languages. Check it out and let us know what you think!
Megan O'Neill is the resident web video enthusiast here at Social Times. Megan covers everything from the latest viral videos to online video news and tips, and has a passion for bizarre, original and revolutionary content and ideas.


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The Wellness Center mission includes active support of the campus; contribution to the overall education of UB students and employees through prevention treatment related care; the diagnosis and treatment of illness or injuries; support in times of personnel stress; and counseling. Our students and employees are unique individuals. We are concerned with the physiological, socio-cultural and spiritual wellness of each member and our activities are based on primarycare prevention.
We must strive to provide the highest level of healthcare possible, within available resources and provide primary and secondary health promotion and prevention strategies and comprehensive intervention in an effort to protect, preserve and promote the health and well being of all students.
- The Wellness Center Belmopan Campus is located in the West Wing of the Administraive Building.
- The Belize City Office is located at the Faculty of Management & Social Sciences front building, first floor.
- The Punta Gorda Office is located in the main building.
- The Central Farm Office is located in the main building.
General Examinations
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Please contact the Wellness Centers, Office of Student Affairs or check your community e-mail for opening hours and dates for workshops and seminars.*
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Consumer Reports has repeatedly warned consumers that they often aren't worth buying, as do a host of consumer groups. Why? Well, first of all, they aren't cheap, they may not cover what you think they cover, and you may not need more than the manufacturer's warranty.
Consumers may have a right to be cautious about extended warranties, but many people buy them and have no regrets.
Extended warranties are like insurance in case a product fails. They typically cover the costs of repairing or replacing an item during the manufacturer's warranty period, but very often the coverage period extends beyond that. They also may cover things that the manufacturer's warranty does not cover, such as normal wear as well as damage caused by a power surge. What's more, the best ones may pay for additional services, such as an annual cleaning and preventative maintenance.
Warranty Week estimates that consumers spent more than $16 billion on extended warranties last year. In a PC World survey of consumers, about 63 percent said they bought extended warranties, and 71 percent of those said they are glad they did.
So why do so many people buy extended warranties?
They give consumers peace of mind. Some people worry more than others, and many worry-warts find that it is worth paying something to worry less. If something breaks, they know they won't have to pay (or at least pay as much) to fix it. That gives them peace of mind, and that, after all, is one of the reasons people buy insurance. It makes them feel better to know they have it — just in case.
They are a good use of money. Many people who don't have a lot of extra money lying around like extended warranties. If, for example, they just bought a car, and the purchase drained their savings, they wouldn't have money for a major repair. With an extended warranty, they wouldn't need money for a major repair.
They make sense for people who are not gentle consumers. Maybe you're hard on your purchases. Maybe you have toddlers who don't know any better or teenagers who are just plain careless or reckless? Maybe you own a laptop and you assume one of your kids – or maybe you or your spouse – will break it sooner or later. If so, extended warranties might be exactly what you need.
They are part of a gift. You buy someone a gift, and the salesperson offers you an extended warranty. You wouldn't buy it for yourself, but you know the recipient would really appreciate it. So it's like you're giving two gifts in one: the initial gift and the knowledge that the recipient won't have to pay to fix it if it breaks.
Bottom line: Extended warranties make sense for a lot of people. Only you know whether it's right for you.


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Moving-to-Work News
May 9, 2012
FCRHA to Apply for "Moving to Work" Status
Draft Plan Released for Public Comment; Public Hearing Scheduled for May 30
The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) plans to apply to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for designation as a "Moving to Work" (MTW) agency. If the FCRHA's application is successful, the designation would allow the FCRHA to design and test innovative approaches to housing, ultimately providing residents with significant benefits that will help them move towards greater self-sufficiency. Specifically, the FCRHA could:
Create a housing continuum that seamlessly joins together the
county's housing programs – including Public Housing and Housing Choice
Vouchers - and establishes goals to help residents move toward
Expand its already strong community partnerships with non-profit
organizations to provide self-sufficiency services ranging from
"ready-to-rent" training, to job readiness, through homebuyer education
and beyond.
- Reduce the burden both on staff and residents related to such things as re-certifications and inspections, which will allow staff to focus more on people – not paperwork. Staff will be able to link residents to the services – such as job training and education – that they need to move toward self-sufficiency.
Primary benefits of the MTW program in Fairfax County would include less paperwork for case workers, allowing them to focus more on their residents' other needs; options for residents to begin a savings "nest egg" to use towards home purchase or education; and a "housing continuum" that will help many residents move from rental situations to home ownership.
The MTW program will become part of the agency's larger THRIVE initiative - Total Housing Reinvention for Individual Success, Vital Services and Economic Empowerment. An advisory committee, made up of FCRHA commissioners, representatives of the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB), Fairfax Area Disability Services Board (DSB), the Governing Board of the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Partnership to Prevent and End Homelessness, and other community stakeholders has been meeting to assist in shaping the FCRHA's MTW Plan and explore new alternatives to serving residents' housing needs in an economically challenging environment.
The MTW application process is highly competitive, with only four slots available for 2012 designation. The FCRHA will submit its application to HUD in June, and seeks the support of community partners as staff moves forward in the approval process. If the FCRHA is designated as an MTW agency by HUD, the immediate plan is to focus on reducing paperwork – such as having less frequent re-certifications and inspections – and focusing more on helping residents thrive. Over time, the FCRHA would create a "housing continuum" to serve the needs of the county's residents, and make other changes in its programs to help residents move toward self-sufficiency.
Draft Plan Available for Public Comment; Public Hearing Information: On May 7, 2012, the FCRHA authorized the release of its draft MTW Plan for public comment; the draft Plan can be viewed here. The FCRHA has scheduled a public hearing to be held at its special meeting on May 30, 2012 at 7 PM; the hearing will be held at the FCRHA Board Room, 4500 University Drive, Fairfax, Virginia, 22030. If you wish to submit written comments on the draft Plan, you may do so by email to firstname.lastname@example.com, or by mail, attention of Vincent Rogers, Senior Program Manager, Department of Housing and Community Development, 3700 Pender Drive, Fairfax, Virginia 22030. The deadline for receipt of written comments on the draft Plan will be 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, 2012.
Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board Endorses FCRHA Application for "Moving to Work" Status
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) offered its "full endorsement" of the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority's (FCRHA) application for designation as a Moving to Work agency by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. CSB Chair Martha Lloyd, in a letter to FCRHA Chair Elisabeth Lardner, stated that the FCRHA's Moving to Work plan is an "innovative redesign of the FCRHA's federal and local rental housing programs [that] has the potential to open new doors in the housing continuum for individuals the CSB serves."
The FCRHA's application for MTW status is at the heart of its new "THRIVE" Initiative - Total Housing Reinvention for Individual Success, Vital Services and Economic Empowerment. The goal of the THRIVE Initiative is that participants in the FCRHA's housing programs do more than just survive: they should thrive. Through the THRIVE initiative, participants will not only have an affordable and attractive place to call home – they can be connected to services and support that will help them succeed and become self-sufficient. These services are designed to help participants better manage their money; train for a new job; pursue college or other training; become a better parent; learn English; improve their health; and perhaps even purchase a home.
The THRIVE concept informs and drives the FCRHA's MTW Plan, which can be viewed here. In their letter endorsing the FCRHA's MTW application, the CSB noted that the THRIVE concept for the MTW application demonstrates "flexible, creative, and cost-effective ways to assist families to become self-sufficient and increase housing choice and availability, including options for individuals with disabilities who may rely on long-term housing assistance." CSB noted that "the [MTW] proposal weaves together several key elements: (1) development of a housing continuum using FCRHA federal and local rental housing programs; (2) setting goals for success in the type of housing on the continuum appropriate to the individual's needs; (3) access to supportive services and education/training around key economic skills; and (4) provision of opportunities and financial incentives to move through the continuum." A copy of the CSB letter can be viewed here.


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Jack professes his love for Carly, and she, in turn, confesses she's not dying. Everyone rushes forward to hug her. Carly's basking in the glow until Rosanna's innocent question prompts Jack to ask how long she's known. Carly admits she's known the truth for a while. Jack doesn't want Carly to touch him and realizes Carly's plan. Carly tells Jack it was he who made her want to tell the truth and asks for one more chance. Meanwhile, Lily refuses to be taken to task by Holden for keeping Carly's secret.
Paul refuses to participate in Meg's quest to determine paternity of her baby – the aftermath of which is witnessed by Craig. Craig wants to know what Paul did to upset her, but Meg covers. Paul grudgingly gives Meg hair and she delivers the DNA samples to the lab tech as Fellows watches. Rosanna gets a call from Fellows about the samples.
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