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Tops in Texas — Roger Creager, William Clark Green + JB and the Moonshine Band Battle for No. 1
After enjoying his first stint at the top of the Texas charts, this week William Clark Green sees some big jumps from both Roger Creager and JB and the Moonshine Band, both hot on his heals for that No. 1 spot. Who's at the top? Let's find out.
10. She Likes Money, He Likes Love — Reckless Kelly
9. Dark & Dirty Mile — Jason Boland and the Stragglers
8. Summer and Sixteen — Josh Grider
7. Fuzzy — Randy Rogers Band
6. I Didn't Pick this Life — Mario Flores
5. Before the Devil Knows We're Dead — Turnpike Troubadours
4. Silverado Bench Seat — Granger Smith
3. The Only Drug — JB and the Moonshine Band
2. She Likes the Beatles — William Clark Green
1. For You I Do — Roger Creager
Congrats to the Creager crew, who have enjoyed something like fifty-eight consecutive No.1's here in Texas. Be sure to like Radio Texas, LIVE! on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, to stay up with everything going on in the Texas and Red Dirt scene.
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A group of scientists and statisticians led by the University of California at Berkeley set out recently to conduct an independent assessment of climate data and determine once and for all whether the planet has warmed in the last century and by how much. The study was designed to address concerns brought up by prominent climate change skeptics, and it was funded by several groups known for climate skepticism. Last week, the group released its conclusions: Average land temperatures have risen by about 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit since the middle of the 20th century. The result matched the previous research.
The skeptics were not happy and immediately claimed that the study was flawed.
Also in the news last week were the results of yet another study that found no link between cell phones and brain cancer. Researchers at the Institute of Cancer Epidemiology in Denmark looked at data from 350,000 cell phone users over an 18-year period and found they were no more likely to develop brain cancer than people who didn't use the technology.
But those results still haven't killed the calls for more monitoring of any potential link.
Study after study finds no link between autism and vaccines (and plenty of reason to worry about non-vaccinated children dying from preventable diseases such as measles). But a quarter of parents in a poll released last year said that they believed that "some vaccines cause autism in healthy children" and 11.5 percent had refused at least one vaccination for their child.
Polls say that Americans trust scientists more than, say, politicians, but that trust is on the decline. If we're losing faith in science, we've gone down the wrong path. Science is no more than a process (as recent contributors to our "Why I Like Science" series have noted), and skepticism can be a good thing. But for many people that skepticism has grown to the point that they can no longer accept good evidence when they get it, with the result that "we're now in an epidemic of fear like one I've never seen and hope never to see again," says Michael Specter, author of Denialism, in his TEDTalk below.
If you're reading this, there's a good chance that you think I'm not talking about you. But here's a quick question: Do you take vitamins? There's a growing body of evidence that vitamins and dietary supplements are no more than a placebo at best and, in some cases, can actually increase the risk of disease or death. For example, a study earlier this month in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that consumption of supplements, such as iron and copper, was associated with an increased risk of death among older women. In a related commentary, several doctors note that the concept of dietary supplementation has shifted from preventing deficiency (there's a good deal of evidence for harm if you're low in, say, folic acid) to one of trying to promote wellness and prevent disease, and many studies are showing that more supplements do not equal better health.
But I bet you'll still take your pills tomorrow morning. Just in case.
This path has the potential to lead to some pretty dark times, as Specter says:
When you start down the road where belief and magic replace evidence and science, you end up in a place you don't want to be. You end up in Thabo Mbeki South Africa. He killed 400,000 of his people by insisting that beetroot garlic and lemon oil were much more effective than the antiretroviral drugs we know can slow the course of AIDS. Hundreds of thousands of needless deaths in a country that has been plagued worse than any other by this disease.
If you don't think that can happen here, think again. We're already not vaccinating children against preventable diseases, something that will surely lead (and probably already has led) to lives lost. We have big problems to address in the coming decades—even greater changes to temperature, weather and water as the planet warms; a growing population—and we need to start putting our trust back into science, into the process that has brought us to where we are today, with longer lives, cleaner water and skies, more efficient farming. Because you have to admit, this is a pretty great time to be alive and it's science that got us here.


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I predicted in an earlier column that this year's presidential contest would be the dirtiest in our history. Guess I should have added that some of the attacks against Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican nominee, would also be among the silliest we've seen.
The latest example — and I'm sure there will be many more to come — is the "Seamus scandal." In case you're not familiar with it, it's based on a vacation trip the Romney family took to Canada more than 20 years ago.
Not wanting to put Seamus, the family dog, in a kennel while they were gone, but not having room for him in the family car, Romney built a special box for the Irish setter and tied it to the roof of the car.
When I first heard the story, all I could think of was the image of Aunt Edna (played by Imogene Coca) strapped in a rooftop rocker in National Lampoon's Vacation. But in the movie, Aunt Edna was already dead. In real life, Seamus made the trip back and forth in complete safety.
Nevertheless, some of President Barack Obama's fierce defenders have latched onto the story, convinced it proves that Romney is a heartless, uncaring elitist. New York Times columnist Gail Collins has written about the incident more than 50 times! Obama strategist David Axelrod has taken to tweeting pictures of dogs. There is even a website devoted to "Crategate." The Facebook page Dogs Against Romney has more than 50,000 friends.
I don't know how much damage the story has actually done to Romney's reputation. But out of all of the fuss and bother has come an even weirder tale. It seems that when Obama was a child growing up in Indonesia, he and his family actually dined on dog.
I kid you not. Bloggers are having a field day with the allegations. There are rumors that Obama eats "pup tarts" and loves "chicken poodle soup."
Can the campaign get any weirder than this?
Yes, it can. And if the Supreme Court declares that any part of Obamacare is unConstitutional, it probably will.
The Court is expected to issue its ruling sometime this summer. Most analysts predict that, at a minimum, the insurance mandate — the very heart of Obamacare — will be struck down. Many analysts expect all 2,700 pages of the law to be rejected.
Obama has already gone on the offensive against the Court. In a speech last month, he declared:
Ultimately, I'm confident that the Supreme Court will not take what would be an unprecedented, extraordinary step of overturning a law that was passed by a strong majority of a democratically elected Congress.
Of course, there would be nothing unprecedented at all by the Court issuing such a ruling. Obama's comments revealed such a patently distorted view of history that even many of his supporters were appalled. The funniest reaction may have come from Representative Ron Paul (R-Texas), who wrote:
His comments belie a grasp of constitutional concepts so lacking that perhaps the University of Chicago Law School should offer a refund to any students "taught" constitutional law by then-Professor Obama!
Ann Coulter pondered whether Obama actually passed any of the courses he took on the U.S. Constitution, writing: "I guess now we know why Obama won't release his college and law school transcripts!"
Conservative columnist Thomas Sowell was even more blunt. He wrote:
There is no way that Barack Obama has never heard of it or really believes it to be "unprecedented" after two centuries of countless precedents.
In short, he is simply lying.
… On this and on many other issues, you would have to know what the facts are to know that he is lying. He is obviously counting on the fact that, in this era of dumbed-down education, many people have no clue as to what the facts are.
He is also counting on something else — namely, that the pro-Obama media will not expose his lies.
Can I hear an amen?
One Federal appeals court judge has put the Justice Department squarely on the hot seat over the President's remarks. The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments recently in another case challenging certain aspects of Obamacare. As Dana Kaersvang, the government's attorney, began arguing in favor of Obamacare, Judge Jerry Smith interrupted.
"I want to be sure that you are telling us that the Attorney General and the Department of Justice do recognize the authority of the federal courts through unelected judges to strike acts of Congress or portions thereof in appropriate cases," Smith said. He ordered Kaersvang to write him a letter stating the position of the U.S. attorney general and the Justice Department on the concept of judicial review.
"The letter needs to be at least three pages, single spaced, no less and it needs to be specific. It needs to make specific reference to the president's statements," the judge said.
We can't know for certain how the Supreme Court will rule. But there is no question that most Americans want to see the Federal mandate repealed. The latest opinion poll I've seen puts the number at 72 percent of Americans who want this part of Obamacare overturned. A smaller majority want the entire measure repealed. And that was even before we saw the latest estimates of what this incredible boondoggle will cost.
Last month, the Congressional Budget Office released new estimates of what the Affordable Care Act will cost us taxpayers over the next 10 years. It turns out it's not nearly as affordable as Obama and his supporters promised.
In March 2010, the CBO estimated the Obamacare would cost $940 billion over the next decade. Their new number is a staggering $1.76 trillion. Since taxes will cover less than half that amount, Obamacare will add a chunk to our national debt.
It's now been two years since Obamacare was rushed through Congress. At the time, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said, "We have to pass the bill so that you can find out what's in it."
Well, now we know what's in it. And the more we learn, the less we like it.
Let's hope that in November, most voters pay attention to issues that really matter — such as their freedom and prosperity — and ignore such frivolous sideshows as doggiegate.
Until next time, keep some powder dry.
Chip Wood was the first news editor of The Review of the News and also wrote for American Opinion, our two predecessor publications. He is now the geopolitical editor of Personal Liberty Digest, where his Straight Talk column appears weekly. This article first appeared in PersonalLiberty.com and has been reprinted with permission.


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The port was icebound and the nearest railhead was almost 700 miles away across mountains, rivers, and the treacherous ice of Norton Sound. A blizzard was brewing, and airplanes, in 1925, could not fly in such conditions. Only the dogs could do it. A relay was set up, and the drivers, many of them Native Alaskans, set off into the night at 60 below zero, often trusting their lead dogs to find the trail under feet of driven snow. The legendary heroism and endurance of the men and dogs in the Serum Run need no enhancement. Here, for the first time, their story is told in full.
©2003 Gay Salisbury and Laney Salisbury; (P)2003 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Randhom House Inc.
"This is an elegantly written book, inspiring tremendous respect for the hardy mushers and their canine partners." (Publishers Weekly)
"The Salisburys have written an amazing story of endurance and courage." (Booklist)
"Margot Dionne delivers this mind-numbing experience in a calm voice, allowing the words to convey the terror and agony that characterized the journey." (AudioFile)
"Read This Book!"
"The Cruelest Miles" is a remarkable book about the human spirit and the bond between animals and their human companions. Highly recommended for anyone who loves dogs or stories of adventure and overcoming adversity. Very entertaining and extremely engaging.
"Just a Story..."
I enjoyed this book, truly did, but up to a point. The story is good and has to be told. Certainly the epidemic was terrible and the actions of the people were very courageous, with lots of sacrifices made. And I even loved the way bonds were formed between man and dog. However, this was just an historical narration. There were no interactions between the people involved, just a "person telling a story." When I read or listen to a book, I like to get into the characters involved, to feel what they are feeling, to feel the excitement or anger, or explore other emotions. Sadly this book is lacking in that area. The narrator's voice was clear and concise, but lacking in emotion. If you enjoy this type of narration, then you will very likely enjoy this book. But for me personally, I found my mind wandering at times, and can only give it a 3.
"just enough"
I love stories about the human spirit, and people who rise to meet the most difficult challenges. The Cruelest Miles is such a story. You find yourself agonizing over the terrible disease raging through Nome, and cheering heartily for the brave men fighting to stop it. It has a good balance of Alaska lore and the day-by-day account of the race against the epidemic. The narrator was very pleasant, never getting overly dramatic. It is beyond me why people would choose to live there, but their self-sacrifice and spirit of co-operation are inspiring. There is also an unabridged version of this book, but 5+ hours of bone-chilling descriptions was enough.
The last portion of the race to get the medicine to its final location.
The performance was fairly dry and without much change in tone and cadence in her voice throughout the book.
"An amazing story"
This is a great true story of brave men and dogs. I enjoyed the narrator as much as the book. It was very captivating the whole way through.
"Alaska's finest"
Good book. The determination of the mushers and pilots was amazing. I would recommend this book.
Love "You" Caroline Kepnes & "The Nix" Nathan Hill--they r my new favorite contemporary books. Love "Wolf Hall." Like smart Zombie ie Zone1
"Fascinating, true tale of triumph"
This was a riveting story of triumph over seemingly impossible circumstances. The Salisburies tell a great story. I read this because Elaine Salisbury's "Provenance" was such a compelling, well-written, true-life tale that read like a thriller. I will never look at art the same way again. I highly recommend both books.
"Who chooses these Narrators?"
I can't rate the content, as I've listened to only 5 minutes and am ready to stick a fork in my eye.
This woman sounds like she should be reading a children's Christmas story. Her floaty feathery voice over ennunciation should not be narrating anything longer than 10 minutes. The whispers that imply wonder and mystery when she's discussing the mundane; eggs, dogs chewing on a bone, it's ridiculous.
I know you can't please everyone,
I wish the book companies would do a better job of matching book to narrator.
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More than 1000 Thai anti-coup protesters have marched across the capital Bangkok as opposition to a military takeover of the country gathered strength, despite junta warnings to end rallies.
Protesters shouting "Get Out!" made their way across the city cheered by onlookers, a reporter at the scene said, after a tense standoff with armed soldiers in the city's retail heart as demonstrations swelled to the largest expression of dissent since the army seized power on Thursday.
Soldiers arrested at least three protesters, injuring one, after hundreds gathered at Ratchadamri Road in central Bangkok.
The soldiers retreated and regrouped after finding themselves outnumbered. Their momentary withdrawal was greeted with cheers and more shouts of "Get out!".
More demonstrators arrived at the scene after news and video of the arrests circulated on social media, prompting troops to retreat temporarily to avoid a larger confrontation.
The protesters then marched toward Victory Monument, where a similar protest had taken place on Saturday, witnesses said.
There was no sign of the military or police on the streets, despite an earlier junta statement calling on people not to protest, and rules under martial law banning gatherings of more than five people.
"We want to create confidence in Thailand's stability in the eyes of the international community," National Peace and Order Maintaining Council spokesman Colonel Winthai Suwaree said in a televised broadcast.
The statement followed a protest of several hundred people in Bangkok on Saturday that led to a standoff with soldiers and police, but no violence.
The military has detained former premier Yingluck Shinawatra and scores of other ousted government leaders and political figures following the coup, which has provoked sharp international criticism.
Army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha seized power with a coup d'etat on Thursday and placed the country under martial law, detaining at least 150 politicians, activists and scholars over the past three days.
On Saturday, the junta dissolved the Senate, strengthening Prayuth's legislative powers as sole ruler of the country.
"He wants to consolidate power in order to handle the security situation," said Panitan Wattanayagorn, a political scientist at Chulalongkorn University.
After Thailand's last coup in 2006, the military was quick to appoint a prime minister and set up an interim government to run the country, but Prayuth has not yet announced a schedule for doing so.
"This is a different situation from 2006, because the military is facing a much more diverse and well-organised opposition," Panitan said.
"In the end, the military may be in power longer than expected.
The coup has drawn criticism from the United Nations and Thailand's close allies such as the EU and US.
The US military announced the cancellation of joint exercises with Thailand after cancelling $US3.5 million ($A3.79 million) in military assistance on Friday.


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What is this medicine?VERAPAMIL (ver AP a mil) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to treat chest pain caused by angina, high blood pressure, and controls heart rate in certain conditions.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. This medicine can be taken with or without food. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine?Do not take this medicine with any of the following:
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
What should I watch for while using this medicine?Check your blood pressure and pulse rate regularly. Ask your doctor or health care professional what your blood pressure and pulse rate should be and when you should contact him or her. Do not suddenly stop taking this medicine. Ask your doctor or health care professional how to gradually reduce the dose.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
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Where should I keep my medicine?Keep out of the reach of children.
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You can probably hear the critics of U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice freaking out now that she's talking again. This time, it's not about Benghazi, but Rice dismissed claims that Edward Snowden's classified leaks have weakened the Obama presidency and damaged U.S. foreign policy:
US Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice dismissed claims that Edward Snowden's highly classified leaks have weakened the Obama presidency and damaged US foreign policy, insisting that the United States will remain "the most influential, powerful and important country in the world".
Rice's remarks were her only public ones on Snowden and came in an interview with The Associated Press as she prepared to leave the UN post and start her new job on Monday as President Barack Obama's national security adviser.
She said it's too soon to judge whether there will be any long-term serious repercussions from the intelligence leaks by the former National Security Agency contractor who fled to Hong Kong and then Russia after seizing documents disclosing secret US surveillance programmes in the US and overseas, which he has shared with The Guardian and Washington Post newspapers.
"I don't think the diplomatic consequences, at least as they are foreseeable now, are that significant," she said.
It should tick off her critics that she will assume her new role as National Security Adviser to President Obama. That's enough to send the right wingnuts into a frenzy.


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Rosales was received on waiver claim yesterday; seeking Rangers debut
Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers have added infielder Adam Rosales (#9) to the 25-man roster after he reported to the club today. To make room on the active roster for Rosales, the club has optioned outfielder Engel Beltre to Triple-A Round Rock.
Yesterday marked the second time that Texas has received Rosales on a waiver claim in a span of 10 days. The Rangers claimed him from Oakland on August 2 and added him to the active roster that day. Rosales was active for 3 games but did not see any action and was designated for assignment on August 5. He was claimed by Oakland on August 8 and played in one game for the A's, going 0-for-1 as a pinch-runner and shortstop on August 9 at Toronto. He was designated for assignment by Oakland on August 10.
Rosales, 30, is batting .191 (26-136) with 5 doubles, 4 homers and 8 RBI in 51 games/34 starts with Oakland in 2013. The right-handed batter has seen action at shortstop (36 games/33 starts), second base (13 games), third base (2 games/1 start), and left field (1 game).
He opened 2013 on the disabled list with a strained left intercostal muscle and went 6-for-12 with a homer in 3 games on rehab assignment at Single-A Stockton before being activated on April 25. Rosales was designated for assignment on July 8 and outrighted to Triple-A Sacramento on July 12. He batted .211 with 6 RBI in 9 games for the River Cats before rejoining Oakland on July 24. Rosales was 0-for-5 in 2 games before he was designated for assignment for the first time by the A's on July 31.
Beltre has batted .278 with a double and 2 RBI in 17 games over two stints with Texas this season, his first major league action. He was with the club from June 23-Aug. 1 and Aug. 5 through yesterday.
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Respiratory care is a dynamic, high tech, high touch field involving direct patient care. This field is a
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Services provided to patients with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system include diagnostic testing,
therapeutics, monitoring, and rehabilitation. Patient, family, and public education are essential to the
mission of the profession. Respiratory care services are provided in all health care facilities (acute,
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Upon completion of the program, the graduate qualifies for an associate in applied science degree and is
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requirements for state licensure.
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respiratory therapist (RRT). Specialties such as pulmonary diagnostics and perinatal respiratory care
offer their own credentialing systems. All exams, currently administered in the Seattle area, are
computerized with instant results.
SCC's respiratory care program is unique in that it offers a strong emphasis in pulmonary diagnostics,
basic life support instruction, advanced cardiac life support, and long-term and home care. Also, because
it is articulated with the SCC cardiovascular programs, students gain additional training that enhances
their employability.
One-hundred percent of the graduates of this program have passed the entry-level certified respiratory
therapist exam and have found employment in this field. Our graduates' pass rate for advanced practitioner
exams equals or exceeds national averages from similar programs across the country.
Starting in the fall of 2001, students from outside the Spokane area may enroll in the distance learning
option through the following community colleges: Columbia Basin, Yakima Valley and Wenatchee Valley.
Students wishing to pursue this option must first successfully pass appropriate support courses.
The two-year respiratory therapy program begins each fall quarter and leads to an associate in applied
science (A.A.S.) degree.
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interpersonal communications, and specialty courses in respiratory care and pulmonary diagnostics are
required. The curriculum incorporates classroom, laboratory and clinical courses in order to prepare
students to function as RCPs after graduation. All courses must be completed with a grade point of 2.5 or
better to continue in the program.
The two-year respiratory care program begins each fall quarter, and leads to an associate in applied
science (A.A.S.) degree.
Tentatively in Fall 2017 we will move from a 2-year to a 4-year Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program.
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offices. According to the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), this profession is expected
to grow 46 percent by the year 2005. Approximately 120,000 RCPs are practicing in the U.S. and overseas.
The AARC website offers a six-minute video, "Life and Breath
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In 2014, Respiratory Care was placed in the top 100 jobs, with average pay at $28.12/hour.
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This career field offers a high degree of mobility. Trained therapists may relocate to other areas of the
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Are Constants a safe place to store things like the Administrator's E-mail Address?
I am looking for a way to streamline my PHP Error-Handling, and would like to have One Variable/One Place where I can store things like the Admin's E-mail.
If I put it into a PHP Constant, then it would accessible to all of my scripts, which seems like a good thing. However, maybe that is bad from a security standpoint?!
There is nothing secure or insecure about using a constant over a variable or anything else. IT DOES NOT MATTER, concerning security. Whether you use a constant or variable, both would be accessible to any and every scripted that included them. The only difference between constants and variables, constants are read-only.
If Constants are read-only, then you could argue they are slightly more secure, because a hacker could not change their values, right?
Would there be any benefit to storing something like an Admin's E-mail in the database instead? (Almost like you would access a security key...)
Back to my original question...
How do you handle things like Admin e-mails?
Do you store them in Constants in a "config" file, or something else?
A serious drawback about that approach is that you can't email the admin when the database is down, because you don't know his/her email address ...
And yes, most projects/frameworks I've seen use some sort of config file for stuff like that.
If an attacker has managed enough to be able to access your PHP files, they can change them by simply rewriting the source code. It really is not that hard. Like it I said, there is no security advantage over a constant or variable.
Despite your responses, if you place your constants.php file OUTSIDE your web space, the hackers would have to break into your account, not just the website, to gain access to that information. Consider placing your database constants there, too.
Ah, yes, that is a good reminder!
Okay, so some follow up questions...
1.) If I have a Linux VPS with "root" access - or I switch to "Managed Dedicated Linux Server" where someone else has "root" access, then in general terms, how hard is it to set up a Directory and Access outside of my base Web Root?
2.) If I do #1, am I avoiding one issue, but perhaps opening myself up to other issues (because maybe enabling things is harder than a NON-Linux Sys Admin like me can handle?! :eek:
3.) How much extra security do you gain by not only removing things like "config" files and "database settings" files from your Web Root, but placing them on a separate Linux VPS or "Managed Dedicated Linux Server"?
No need for dedicated nor VPS as even shared accounts have files above their DocumentRoot. Remember, http://domain/users/~username/public_html (or www)? Merely stay in the ~username directory (better, create a subdirectory there at the same level as public_html) and link to your config files there. They can only be accessed by PHP or by FTP access with YOUR credentials.
That's harder than a non-sysAdmin? I don't think so as that's how a webmaster would do it.
How much extra security? Not much IF you are using a strong password, you are not allowing uploads of scripts (especially PHP scripts) and are following other strong security measures. However, those constants and other configuration settings will be UNAVAILABLE via HTTP. That's got to be worth something ... if you're as paranoid as I am.
Not so fast. If an attacker can compromise things to the point they can get into the server-side script in your PHP files, they can certainly start walking the directory tree and getting at things outside the webroot. Unless you've jailed the web process so it can't escape said webroot and then you can't use includes outside the webroot.
Logic_earth has it exactly right -- there is no effective security difference between a constant and a variable. IIRC, PHP constants aren't really all that constant anyhow, you can re--DEFINE() if need be.


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BERLIN (AP) " German officials say Justin Bieber will have to pay the bill for his monkey's two-month stay at a Munich animal shelter.
A spokesman for Munich's customs office says the cost of care, food and vet visits for capuchin monkey Mally is several thousand euros (dollars).
Customs spokesman Thomas Meister says Bieber has until midnight Friday to claim the monkey seized by authorities March 28 when the singer failed to produce its papers after landing in Munich on tour.
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Being a long time resident of Maryland and living on the Chesapeake Bay - seafood and Oysters where a big part of my life. Living now in Little River, S.C. Oysters are still very popular.
We currently live in Pensacola on Florida's beautiful Emerald Coast. However, we used to live and work in New Orleans, Louisiana.
We have seen the Cajun food craze come and go and come again. My Cajun French-speaking family knows that Cajun food is not a passing fancy. For us it was and still is a way of life.
This ultimate American burger was created from my love for both Cajun style cooking and good old fashioned Mexican food.
In cajun cooking, we always use the trinity of seasonsings: onions, bell pepper, celery. So, most every main dish will contain these - especially meat dishes.
Perfect for a sweltering soiree anywhere.
The state of Iowa is known for four food products (corn, dairy, beef, and pork) so I chose to showcase three of these items in my Jalapeno Beef Burger featuring Iowa Garlic Bacon and a Spicy Lemon
This is a great American burger because it uses a local New Orleans ingredient, andouille sausage, to create a surprising cajun twist on the traditional hamburger.
Having lived in the city of New Orleans for eleven years, my recipes are heavily influenced by the flavors and ingredients of this great city.
After harvesting a few hundred pounds of the most delicious, organically grown Red Candy onions and heirloom tomatoes from my garden, I found myself wondering what to do with my harvest and craving
my burgers are a favorite among family and friends i like to try different things thats how i came up with the idea for these burgers we like to use mushroom gravy on these the kids like to get lar
It is important to know that there are several steps to making this burger. The burger itself does not exceed the rule of 16 ingredients, but the other steps certainly do.
Preheat grill to low heat. That's about 400 deg. I usually just brush off the grates after it is heated up and spray the grill with olive oil for non-sticking.
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My photographer—Brent Herrig—and I have been fortunate to chat with some of New York's most present chefs, writers and drinks people this past year. From the somber warmth of Le Bernardin to the rustically casual Meatball Shops to the joyous ambiance surrounding the Big Gay Ice Cream truck, we've been met with passion, thought, and truly serious eats.
I (obviously) have a thing for food. But even more so I'm fascinated by people—what they love, how they express themselves, and what they give value. More than anything, those we've sat with for this series teach us to be present with our ingredients, our guests, and the special moments that bring us together to eat, drink and be merry in the city that rarely sleeps.
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TEMPE, Ariz. -- Howie Kendrick's right elbow, which underwent a minor arthroscopic procedure during the offseason, wasn't really a pain, per se.
"It was more of a nuisance," the Angels' second baseman described on Friday, prior to the team's first full workout.
Kendrick received a cortisone shot in the elbow prior to the 2012 season, but during the year, and especially down the stretch, it would constantly lock up due to fluid build-up and restrict his range of motion. It's been popping up sporadically the last three years.
"It was just something that I got tired of over time," Kendrick said. "I would [tweak] it, and then it would be like two or three days before it would go away. But I just played with it like that most of the time. For the most part, I'm happy to not have that issue anymore."
The surgery, somewhat similar to what left-handed pitchers C.J. Wilson and Sean Burnett had done during the offseason, only slightly altered Kendrick's workout program, and isn't supposed to have any affect on his Spring Training.
Kendrick, 29, batted .287 with eight homers, 67 RBIs and 14 stolen bases in 147 games last season.
"I just had a scope; it wasn't anything major," Kendrick said of the offseason procedure. "They went in, took out the little [calcium] deposits, and then I started rehabbing in November. By the end of December, I was ready to go. So, I've been throwing and hitting since January, which is my normal time."


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A Hard-Hitting Chess Opening Repertoire for BlackProduct Code: SWB0085EM
Publisher: Everyman Chess
Author: Nigel Davies
Year of Publication: 2007
Pages: 192
Notation Type: Figurine (FAN)
Book Description A Hard-hitting Chess Opening Repertoire for Black based on the Schliemann Gambit and Albin Counter-Gambit.
Are you fearless in your approach to chess openings? Do you like to attack your opponents from the very beginning? Are you happy to take calculated risks? Are you a Gambiteer? If the answer to these questions is 'yes' then this is the book for you! In this second volume of the Gambiteer series, opening expert Nigel Davies produces an ambitious and uncompromising repertoire for Black.
His two main choices are the Albin Counter Gambit and the Schliemann Gambit. As gambits go they are the pick of the crop, having been tried and tested by some of the World's most inventive players. All of the opening lines Davies advocates lead to positions of open warfare, where sharp, tactical play completely dominates dreary, positional subtleties. Are you ready for the battle? Then cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war!
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Name That Republican: A Field Guide to the Rogues and Rascals of the GOP
Design Army, 2007
Sold in bookstores and retailers, Name That Republican: A Field Guide to the Rogues and Rascals of the GOP contains 50 cards of prominent Republicans in a fun and insightful trivia game. Quirky colors give a fresh spin on the traditional red, white and blue. Jam-packed with hilarious facts, mind-boggling stats and unbelievable (but true!) quotes, as well as 100 bonus GOP quiz questions, this rogue's gallery of 50 (in)famous Republicans is destined to be a sidesplitting cure for those election-year blues.
Collections: AIGA 365: 29 (2008)
Repository: Denver Art Museum
Discipline: Experience design
Format: Game
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Updated from 3:31 p.m. to reflect CNBC report of J.C. Penney CEO firing and closing share prices. NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- As Best Buy ( BBY) continues to map out new strategies to increase its profitability and compete against specialized and online retail competitors like Apple ( AAPL) and Amazon ( AMZN), the junk-rated company is being compared to Home Depot ( HD), the home products retailer that recently hit a record high share price. Credit Suisse analyst Gary Balter on Monday said in a client note that Best Buy's strategy is to become the consumer electronics version of Home Depot, which he believes carries a premium customer experience, driving above average profit margins.
Best Buy previously has previously been associated with the likes of Circuit City, its defunct big box electronics retail competitor, in addition to J.C. Penney ( JCP) and Sears Holdings ( SHLD), two nationwide retail basket cases that have seen their earnings plummet amid a lack of competitiveness and uncertain restructuring plans. J.C. Penney said on Monday its chief executive Ron Johnson has stepped down and will be replaced by former CEO Mike Ullman. Johnson was brought to the retailer from Apple to help revive the company's stores and implement a new pricing strategy. TheDeal reported on Friday that some of J.C. Penney's vendors have been tightening credit and private equity firms are circling the retailer, citing unnamed industry sources. Comparisons with Home Depot instead of J.C. Penney may be early given the company's post-crisis earnings growth and Best Buy's losses in 2012 and the first quarter of 2013. Still, Balter sees Best Buy's recent announcements such as a store-within-a-store partnership with Samsung and the company's growing importance to product sales by Apple ( AAPL) as reasons for optimism. According to Balter, the Samsung partnership may boost Best Buy's service experience to electronics customers and help to eventually increase profit margins. If the combined service with Samsung increases customer traffic, it could help Best Buy win back leverage from suppliers such as Apple, boosting overall profits. "Think of Home Depot, where consumers and pros treat HD's selection as the premier selection in the home improvement category... The value of that shelf space cannot be underestimated in this relationship. That is a primary reason why HD delivers double-digit margins," wrote Balter, who also cited AutoZone ( AZO) and Bed Bath & beyond ( BBBY) as similar premium retailers. The Samsung partnership "is the first signal that vendors understand the value add that Best Buy can bring to the consumer purchasing process, something which to date has been undervalued by both suppliers and investors," according to Balter.
Were the Richfield, Min.,-based retailer to eventually be associated with a premium experience, it could pressure Apple to make store-in-store displays more supportive of Best Buy. Currently, Balter estimates Apple's space within Best Buy stores carries some of the retailer's lowest profit margins. Best Buy shares traded higher by over 2% in Wednesday trading, closing at a 12-month high of $25.96. The shares were among the biggest gainers on the S&P 500 on Wednesday.
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Study of the Penumbra Coil 400 System to Treat Aneurysm (ACE)
This study is ongoing, but not recruiting participants.
Penumbra Inc.
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Penumbra Inc.
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: October 28, 2011
Last updated: September 26, 2016
Last verified: September 2016
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This is a prospective, multi-center study of patients with intracranial or peripheral aneurysms who are treated by the PC 400 System. The primary objective is to gather post market data on the Penumbra Coil 400 (PC 400) System in the acute treatment of intracranial and peripheral aneurysms. Approximately 2,000 patients with intracranial or peripheral aneurysms treated by the PC 400 System at up to 100 centers will be enrolled. Data for each patient are collected up to discharge or 3 days post-procedure, whichever occurs sooner. Long term follow-up to one year will be conducted in accordance to the standard of care at each participating hospital.
|Intracranial Aneurysms Peripheral Aneurysms
|Device: PC 400 coils (Penumbra )
|Phase 4
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|ACE: An Aneurysm Coiling Efficiency Study of the Penumbra Coil 400 System
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: AneurysmsU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Penumbra Inc.:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Packing density with the number of coils implanted [ Time Frame: At immediate post-procedure ]The data will be captured at the end of the coiling procedure which is standard for aneurysm studies.
- Time of fluoroscopic exposure [ Time Frame: At immediate post-procedure ]The total time of fluoroscopic exposure will be captured from the initial recording of the road map to the final angiogram after completion of the coiling procedure.
- Procedural device-related serious adverse events [ Time Frame: At immediate post-procedure ]Procedural on-the-table serious adverse events will be captured and recorded at the end of the procedure. The duration of the procedure can be variable, depending on the time to access the target lesion and the time to complete the coiling procedure.
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Acute occlusion of the aneurysm sac [ Time Frame: At immediate post-procedure ]
- Intracranial hemorrhage [ Time Frame: At discharge or 3 days post-procedure ]
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|November 2011
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|June 2017
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|June 2017 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Experimental: Embolization with the PC 400 coils
Device: PC 400 coils (Penumbra )
The Penumbra Embolization Coil is indicated for the endovascular embolization of aneurysms. The Embolization Coil functions to selectively embolize aneurysms by packing a sufficient quantity of soft platinum coils to achieve occlusion. The Coil Implant is constructed of 92% Platinum and 8% Tungsten round wire with a diameter approximately 0.0015in ± 0.0001in. The maximum primary diameter is 0.022in and the coil implant will have a semi-spherical atraumatic distal tip.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|Child, Adult, Senior
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
Patients enrolled in this study must be those treated according to the cleared indication for the PC 400 System which is for the endovascular embolization of:
- Intracranial aneurysms
- Other neurovascular abnormalities such as arteriovenous malformations and arteriovenous fistulae
- Arterial and venous embolizations in the peripheral vasculature
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients in whom endovascular embolization therapies other than Penumbra Coils are used will be excluded from this study. However, adjunctive use of balloon and stent are acceptable.
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01465841
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01465841
|United States, California
|Hoag Hospital
|Newport Beach, California, United States, 92658-6100
|United States, Illinois
|Rush University Medical Center
|Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60612-3833
|United States, New York
|Mount Sinai School of Medicine
|New York, New York, United States, NY 10029
|State University of New York Upstate Medical Center
|Syracuse, New York, United States, 13210
|United States, Tennessee
|Fort Sanders Medical Center
|Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37916
|United States, Texas
|The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
|Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
Sponsors and Collaborators
Penumbra Inc.
|Study Director:
|Siu P Sit, PhD
|Penumbra Inc.
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Keywords provided by Penumbra Inc.:
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|Penumbra Inc.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01465841 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
CLP 4492 ( Other Identifier: Penumbra Inc )
|Study First Received:
|October 28, 2011
|Last Updated:
|September 26, 2016
Keywords provided by Penumbra Inc.:
intracranial aneurysms
Peripheral aneurysms
acute treatment
PC 400 System
packing density
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Intracranial Aneurysm
Vascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Intracranial Arterial Diseases
Cerebrovascular Disorders
Brain Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017


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I wanted to move to New York City and work in fashion. I had a small handbag business when I arrived and sold bags in a few stores in Boston, Brooklyn and Boulder. Then when I actually started working in the fashion world full time, I lost interest because it was too cut-throat for my New England blood. Instead, I decided to follow my number one love: writing. But truth be told, I'm still fairly obsessed with fashion and set aside Saturday mornings to pore over my Vogue. I also have a collect of them from as far back as the 1920′s.
Since there is a deep appreciation there, I was excited to see that Hannah Elliott was kind enough to put together a list of "10 Essential Books for the Fashion Set." The list is of women in fashion who made their mark, inspired generations and pretty much set the foundation for the designers we see in the pages of Vogue today. And since Anna Wintour is supposedly, perhaps, no confirmation yet writing a memoir, this topic is relevant at the moment.


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HAMMOND, La. -- Vince Dell'Aquilla has coached two NFL players during his career at Solano College and now Diablo Valley College where he is about to enter his second season as the Vikings' line coach. He sees no reason why former Kelseyville High School star Ryan Cockerton couldn't be the third man to make that list.
Cockerton, a 2010 Kelsey-ville graduate who starred during the 2011 and 2012 seasons for Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill where he made 20 consecutive starts at center, has signed a letter of intent to play for Southeastern Louisiana University on a full-ride scholarship.
"I expect him to keep getting better," said Dell'Aquilla of the 6-foot-3, 290-pound center, named to the All Mid-Empire Conference team as an offensive lineman and voted Diablo Valley's most valuable lineman in 2012.
"He has all the intangibles and is extremely coachable," Dell'Aquilla said. "He has the size, the agility they're looking for (in the NFL). It's just a matter of if he gets the right opportunity."
Both Dell'Aquilla and Thad Owens, Cockerton's coach at Kelseyville, agree that he is one of the smartest players they've ever coached on the football field.
"Right off the bat I realized he was a smart kid capable of understanding the offense, not only his job, but also what everyone else was doing," Dell'Aquilla said. "I saw that right away. I worked with him on his technique, brought a few different things to him. He was receptive to what I was saying and I had never coached him before."
"He was always a big, strong kid," Owens said. "He was our smartest guy out there, a 4.0 student. He just needed to grow into his body a little bit. He just needed a little more time."
An All-North Central League I lineman for the Knights, Cockerton was named small school Scholar Athlete of the Year in 2010 by the Press Democrat.
During his two years at Diablo Valley College, Cockerton maintained a 3.74 GPA. He will pursue a degree in criminal justice at Southeastern Louisiana University.
While Cockerton, the son of Matt and Lisa Cockerton of Lakeport, caught the eye of several four-year schools, including the University of Kentucky and Sacramento State, he picked the Lions instead.
"Sacramento State was recruiting two other centers and I was the only guy they (the Lions) were interested in," Cockerton said of his decision to pick Southeastern Louisiana University. "I was most familiar with their coaching staff. They really seem to care about their players."
During his two seasons at Diablo Valley, Cockerton played with the brother of a former DVC center who had ties to Southeastern Louisiana University, so he wasn't a total stranger to the school, which competes in Division I-FSC in football, formerly known as Division I-AA.
The location of the university, Hammond, is about 45 minutes from New Orleans. Cockerton and his roommate, Jacob Newman, who is from the College of the Sequoias (Visalia), were rooting for the 49ers during Super Bowl XLVII on Feb. 3 although a majority of their Southeastern Louisiana teammates were pulling for the Baltimore Ravens, 34-31 winners over San Francisco.
"We were outnumbered but we were OK," he said.
Transitioning from Northern California to the South may take a little getting used to, according to Cockerton.
"It's more humid and the people are a little different, but they're pretty nice," he said.
While the start of the 2013 football season is still a few months off, athletes, especially those under scholarship, stay plenty busy year-round.
"Monday through Thursday I'm in the weight room or conditioning," Cockerton said. "Monday through Wednesday I go to open fields (no coaches allowed). On Fridays I work on my footwork (no ball)."
Moving from a pass-oriented offense such as at Diablo Valley College to a run-oriented offense used by the Lions should work to Cockerton's advantage, according to Dell'Aquilla.
"Pass blocking is more complicated and harder to do," Dell'Aquilla said. "I think he's going to do a great job for them."
So does Owens.
"I firmly believe he will be playing after college," Owens said.
Southeastern Louisiana University hosts Southeast Missouri in its season opener on Aug. 29. The following week the Lions travel to Fort Worth, Texas, to battle Division I TCU.


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A Q&A with Larry Dawson, vice-president, marketing Accu-Time Systems
Human Capital Management (HCM) has had to evolve as the employment demographic in retail has changed. The workforce is aging, and scheduling and benefit requirements are changing as this is taking place. Companies need to have the ability to handle the HCM tasks by incorporating the latest technologies and accessing real data. Additionally, it is up to the HCM solution providers to realize how these changes are affecting the workforce, and enable the retailers to still accomplish their goals in a productive, efficient manner.
Q: The first of the baby boom generation is beginning to retire. How has this demographic changed workforce management practices in the last few years?
A: There is a "graying" occurring of the world's workforce. That eager and ambitious generation of people, born between 1946 and 1964, and willing to take on big problems and create big solutions, now represents our oldest workers. As boomers have navigated their careers, and are now beginning to end them, they have had a significant impact on workforce management practices and philosophies. Added to this outflow of our most experienced workers is a drop in birthrates in first- and second-world countries. In the United States, the population of people aged 18 to 64 is shrinking. In Germany, it is predicted that the active workforce will have shrunk nearly 30% by 2050.
In the Western world, life expectancy is predicted to rise steadily to 78 in 2020, and to 82 in 2050. At current death rates, one in five Americans will be 65 or older by 2030. In many industries, nearly half of their workforces will retire in the next 10 to 12 years. But another dynamic being set up by boomers is what some call a "plateau" model of retirement. For several decades a "cliff" retirement model existed, whereby people completely stopped working at a certain age. But with people living longer, healthcare and retirement costs rising beyond the rate of income appreciation, and people remaining fit and capable of working into their 60s, more people are choosing to continue working at reduced hours. Some retire from their career employer and assume part time work for an industry in which they are interested, or for one with reduced stress.
You can still catch up with Part 1 and Part 2 of this series and download part 3 at the link below.


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BOCA RATON, Fla. - Beyonce, Paris Hilton, Jennifer Aniston, and Nicole Kidman are just a few of the famous women who have worn hair extensions.
Claeana Mannino, a hair stylist at Wild Hare Salon & Spa in Boca Raton, said the list can go on and on.
"They may not kiss and tell and we may not realize it, but they definitely do," said Mannino.
Karen Cirullo started receiving hair extensions when her hair began thinning.
"It's one thing for a man to go bald at a young age. It's very, very different for a woman," said Cirullo.
A hair loss specialist recommended the Wild Hare Salon & Spa, where Mannino is working with newer and safer extensions.
"What might work for you might not work for me, so it's always good to get different opinions," said Mannino.
Mannino works with two different systems. One is known as a loop and lock, which attaches to the hair with a silicone lined metal bead.
"You loop the hair through and you lock it shut with a tool," said Mannino.
Clients must return to the salon every four to six weeks to have the extensions moved up on their hair.
Mannino also works with an adhesive system called seamless, which doesn't use heat in the application or solvents to remove the extensions.
"If you use an oil based project, it's going to break up that adhesive instantly with no damage, no tension on the hair. It would slide right out," said Mannino.
Cirullo takes a break from her extensions a few weeks each year but said she will never be without them.
"I've been doing this now for almost two years, so I love them. I love them," said Cirullo.
With proper care, hair extensions can lost from four to six months before being replaced. Stylists recommend using sulfate-free products, limiting excessive heat styling, and protecting hair from sun, chlorine, and salt water to help extensions last.
Copyright 2012 by Post Newsweek. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


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"Imagine you're making a pizza for Barbie, and she likes the super-thin crust."
One of the keys to getting a pizza dough (or a bread dough) that stretches properly and rises well is developing the gluten. It's the elastic gluten network that holds all the lovely gas bubbles that the yeast creates. Once the dough gets in the oven, the gluten needs to be able to stretch even further so those gas-holding pockets can expand. And let's not forget stretching a ball of pizza dough to form it into a disk—no gluten development, no happy stretching.
Most recipes tell you to keep kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic. That's simple enough, right? The dough goes from being a clumpy, lumpy mass to something that is cohesive and, well, smooth. And instead of tearing off in ragged chunks, it begins to stretch. The more you knead, (or the longer it rests, for long-fermented doughs) the stretchier it gets.
But when do you stop kneading? How elastic does it need to be?
Oh, if only there was a simple test for checking the elasticity of the dough!
But wait! There is! It's the Windowpane Test!
Ask about the windowpane test in any serious baking forum and it's almost guaranteed that some wise guy will tell you to throw a hunk of dough at the window, and if it sticks, it's done. In kinder, gentler groups, someone will probably explain the windowpane test.
But pictures are so much better than words, aren't they? To begin the windowpane test, pull off a small bit of dough, about the size of a marble. Flatten it out, then begin gently stretching it.
Keep stretching. Imagine you're making a pizza for Barbie, and she likes the super-thin crust.
If you can keep stretching an pulling the dough until it's a thin membrane that you can see through, the dough is elastic enough. It's ready
Here's a closeup of fingers seen through the dough. You can even see the webby network of gluten.
Keep stretching and even the most elastic dough will eventually tear because it's simply too thin or you've poked a finger through. But a well developed dough should be able to stretch very, very thin before it breaks.
Doughs that are made with gritty flours (like whole wheat, for example) will tear sooner, simply because the bits tear through the membrane. This is the same thing that happens in the bread as it bakes, and it's one reason why breads made from whole grain flours tend not to rise as well as those made from more refined flours. But even with those doughs, you should be able to stretch it well enough to see that thin membrane.
If your dough passes the windowpane test, you know that gluten is developed well enough for it to hold the bubbles while it rises, and stretch even more as the gasses expand from the heat. Simple, hmmmm?
About the author: Donna Currie has been cooking for fun and writing for pay since the days when typewritten articles traveled by snail mail. When she combined those talents in a food column for a newspaper in her area, she realized that writing about food is almost as much fun as eating. She most recently launched the blog Cookistry and has now joined the Serious Eats team with a weekly column about baking.


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DENVER — Things may not be working out for Tim Tebow as a Jets quarterback, but he's got something to fall back on. His foundation has entered into a third-year, multifaceted agreement with national furniture retailer Furniture Row Companies.
The agreement includes Furniture Row's specialized home furnishings and bedding retailers Sofa Mart, Oak Express, Bedroom Expressions and Denver Mattress Company. As part of the agreement, Tebow will work with Denver Mattress again to raise funds for orphanage services via the Tim Tebow Foundation.
"The Foundation exists to bring faith, hope and love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hours," explained Tim. "With the help of great people and amazing companies like Furniture Row, we will make a difference."
"Denver Mattress is pleased to be in a position to work with the Tim Tebow Foundation and to assist in their efforts to help orphans around the globe," said Dan Visser, president of the Denver Mattress Company. "Together with Tim's support, Denver Mattress can continue to positively impact lives worldwide."
The Furniture Row Companies is a family-owned specialty home furnishings and bedding retailer. It operates more than 330 stores in 31 states.


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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga.—As far as Falcons wide receiver Roddy White is concerned, it's eight down and eight to go.
Because of the team's chemistry, White doesn't see why the Falcons can't go 16-0 in 2012.
The Falcons are the league's only undefeated team and they face only one team with a winning record.
"I'm hoping so," White said when asked if the Falcons (8-0) could go undefeated.
White bases his thoughts on the makeup of the team, which has at least one productive veteran in each position group.
"I think we have the pedigree to do it," White said. "How we are on offense and defense and how we are as a team. This locker room is very united right now."
The New York Giants (6-3), who booted the Falcons out of the out the playoffs 24-2 last season, are the only remaining team on the schedule with a winning record. They also must face Tampa Bay (4-4) twice and Detroit (4-4).
"Every week, we expect to win," White said. "There is not a team that I felt like when we went into a ball game this year that we didn't feel like we were going to win. I think we can (go undefeated.) We just still have to be consistent, don't turn over the ball and get turnovers. That's been the key to winning games all over the league this year. If we can continue to do that, we'll be just fine."


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'McKee's careless stickwork, the lower part of the shaft came up hard and hit Nolan on the brow ridge, ripping open an ugly gash that required 15 stitches to close. More of a concern is that Nolan started seeing what coach Pat Quinn described as "flashes" and was taken to hospital to consult with Dr. Rob Devenyi, the same specialist who treated Berard.'
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