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neostigmine (generic name)
Prostigmin (brand name)
It is used to treat myasthenia gravis
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What is this medicine?NEOSTIGMINE (nee oh STIG meen) can help to correct muscle strength. It is used to treat myasthenia gravis.
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?This medicine is for injection under the skin, into a muscle, or into a vein. It is usually given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
If you get this medicine at home, you will be taught how to prepare and give this medicine. Use exactly as directed. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
It is important that you put your used needles and syringes in a special sharps container. Do not put them in a trash can. If you do not have a sharps container, call your pharmacist or healthcare provider to get one.
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.
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Wear a medical ID bracelet or chain, and carry a card that describes your disease and details of your medicine and dosage times.
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:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where should I keep my medicine?Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Do not freeze. Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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Hey, we've ripped the hell out of him for his poor play/contract, so how about some love for this recent incarnation of Troy. I've mentioned it in several threads, I've seen others do the same, but let's make it official.
He is on fire. He's had a ton of baseline drive dunks, he flew in from an unguarded high wing spot yesterday for one of his flushes, and he's busting his butt on the glass and defense. I mean he looks like a player reborn, it's great to watch.
I'm actually really happy when I see him coming into games now. I say thing like "get Troy back in" or "get the ball to Troy and let him drive".
It sucks being down on him after he had that nice welcome letter. He seems to be a pretty nice guy. Finally we have some on court results that make it easier to appreciate all that.
Also currently rolling - Danny, Foster...Quis coming out of a bad slump
Sadly slumping - Dun, Rush, Diener, Shawne (PT issues have hurt his development/confidence)

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When you think of butterfly gardens, the first plant that comes to mind is probably butterfly bush (Buddleia sp).ĀButterfly bushes are known for long flower wands, each studded with dozens of pink, rose, mauve, purple or white florets. Just the other day, I saw a delightful cultivar that goes by the name of woolly butterfly bush (Buddleia marrubifolia). Foliage is silvery and soft to the touch, while inflorescences are modest, marble-sized clusters of orange.
I never stop visiting the Sepulveda Garden Center since each time I visit I learn something new.Ā
The center is located on both sides ofĀMagnolia Boulevard, just east of Hayvenhurst Avenue, in Encino.ĀAnyone can lease a little piece of land here, but you will have to sign up on a waiting list first.ĀWhen you are eventually rewarded with a garden plot, your rent will be $120 per year.
Most recently, while strolling between the gardens, I witnessed, for the first time, some healthy white eggplant fruit that appeared to be in an almost fully ripened stage of development.ĀYes, eggplant is a fruit, just like a tomato and a cucumber are fruits Ś botanically speaking.Ā
If you have never seen a white eggplant fruit, you need only know that it has the appearance of a significantly oversized chicken egg or, perhaps, a somewhat undersized ostrich egg. Its flavor is more delicate than that of a regular purple eggplant, although a white eggplantÆs skin is tougher. Thus, some people peel away and discard a white eggplantÆs skin prior to cooking.
One area of the Sepulveda Garden Center is devoted to plants that attract butterflies.ĀA charming sign, ōButterfly Crossing,ö informs you that you have reached this corner of lepidopteran paradise.ĀNo butterfly garden would be complete without a milkweed, and a yellow cultivar that I had never seen before stands out among more commonly seen butterfly attractors, such as trailing purple lantana (Lantana montevidensis).Ā
Although I cannot say for certain, the milkweed cultivar does resemble photos of butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa æHello YellowÆ), but it could just as easily be a yellow cultivar of the so-called blood weed (Asclepias curassavica æSilky GoldÆ).
Toward the back of the Sepulveda Garden Center, close to the freeway, there is a wonderful dragon tree specimen.ĀDragon tree (Dracaena draco) gets its name from its drought tolerance, as do all the members of this genus.ĀThe idea is that dragons, since they breathe fire, are not too concerned about their intake of water, which could put a damper on their ability to make flames.Ā
Native to the Canary Islands, dragon tree is famous for its longevity. One well-known individual, which died in 1858, was estimated to have lived for 6,000 years. At the time of its demise, its trunk circumference was 45 feet.Ā
Dragon trees are sometimes called dragonÆs blood due to their red sap, which has been used as a finish for expensive furniture, wood sculptures and Stradivarius violins.
The dragon tree is extremely slow-growing but supplemental watering, although it would probably accelerate growth, could have deleterious affects, too.ĀNever allow water, whether from sprinklers or a hose, to touch its trunk.ĀI have seen too many beautiful dragon trees, over the years, with trunks that were rotting away due to being continually pelted with sprinkler spray.
Fall flowers
One of the best and longest-blooming fall perennials, known as FrikartÆs daisy, is flowering now. No gardener should be without a Frikart daisy or two. Regardless of when they stop blooming, delay cutting them back until next spring.
Felicia amelloides, the blue marguerite, a low-mounding, spreading daisy, also shows off blue flowers while Brachycome multifida, the Swan River daisy, possesses delicate, intricately patterned leaves and miniature lavender-purple daisies to match.
Plants that possess blue or lavender-blue flowers are highly prized since they are rare compared to plants with yellow, orange, red, pink or purple blooms.ĀMany plant types, from impatiens to roses to zinnias, show off flowers in every color of the rainbow Ś except blue.
Star clusters (Pentas lanceolata) is another stellar performer in the fall and winter garden.ĀJust the other day, I saw a 3-foot globe of star clusters on the north side of Chandler Boulevard between Fulton and Ethel avenues in Valley Village. There it was, without a care in the world, luxuriating in the morning sun.
Mayten trees revisted
I received the following email in response to my praise of mayten trees (Mayenus boaria), which I recommended on account of their weeping growth habit and moderate size:
Q ōI just read your column where you suggested planting Mayten trees.ĀNo, no, no!ĀI canÆt say it enough times!ĀWhen my landscaper showed them to me, I loved them.ĀThey were exactly what I wantedĀŚ lacy, delicate, not huge.ĀI had 11 of them planted around my beach lot Ś all sides except south Ś about 20 years ago.ĀThe first few years, pure bliss. Then the sprigs started becoming a nightmare.
All these little saplings kept sprouting up.ĀEvery day I would go out and pull them, and the next day there were more.ĀThey were unsightly. They were worse in the spring, but they are bad all times of the year.
I researched them and found out that the sproutsĀare not the result of seeds falling, as I had thought.ĀRather they come from the roots.ĀI bought a product especially designed for this sort of thing, which had absolutely no effect. I have finally resorted to Round-Up, which I hate to use but have been forced to.Ā
Also, they grow very quickly. I have to have mine trimmed about every nine months. That gets expensive. As lovely as they can be, I would never recommend them to anyone.Ā
Ś Lyn Fisher, Manhattan Beach
A I have seen a number of glorious mayten specimens over the years and, while aware of their suckering proclivites, had no idea they could create so many headaches.Ā
To learn more about local plants and gardens, visit Joshua SiskinÆs website at www.thesmartergardener.com. Send gardening questions, comments, and experiences to email@example.com.


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|April 24, 2000, 11:47 AM
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I shoot 30-06, .308, .45, and (not very much) .38 Special. I'd like to reload due to cost (especially the 30-06 ), but I don't know where to start.
I was hoping y'all could point me in the right direction.
1) How hard is it to reload? Is this something I can pick up on my own, or is it difficult enough that I'm stupid to not have a tutor?
2) What equipment will I need at a minimum?
3) Where is a good place to buy? How about used? It seems like the good equipment lasts forever, and people move from single-stage presses to progressives…
4) What's the one piece of advice on reloading you wish you'd been told before you started?
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|April 24, 2000, 01:21 PM
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To answer your questions:
1) How hard is it to reload? I taught myself by reading through many load manuals and getting to talk with a few people who've been doing it for awhile. If you know of someone who is into reloading, it can answer many questions when they arise, or this forum is also an excellent place for additional information. Occasionally, though, it's nice to have someone look at your rounds to see if there's anything obvious that you're missing. For me, that was getting the right taper crimp - I played and played with it, but an experienced reloader pointed it out very quickly and my problems went away.
2) What equipment will I need at a minimum? To start, get a reloading manual like Lyman's #47th Edition and read it from cover to cover (even the load maps will help you understand how it works). The manual is your foundation for the future, and will answer many questions of the 'how-to'. After that, you'll have a good idea of what you'll need to get started for your level of commitment. For me, that meant a single stage press, powder measure, powder scale, calipers, minimum case gauge and components - your list may differ based on what you're doing.
3) Where is a good place to buy? MidwayUSA - free shipping, great service.
How about used? Only if it's a Dillon progressive - lifetime guarantee and built to last.
It seems like the good equipment lasts forever, and people move from single-stage presses to progressives. This is true. Most people who get the reloading 'bug' end up moving to progressive presses fairly quickly (I'm still 'single-staging' it, though!). The initial investment is much higher, and it takes longer to make your money back on the press in reduced ammo costs, but they are fast, efficient, and fairly trouble free, IME. I reload shotshell progressive, but all pistol and rifle rounds are done single-stage for consistency.
4) What's the one piece of advice on reloading you wish you'd been told before you started? I thought I'd save money - I don't. I just shoot more. Most people say that there's a monetary cost reduction in reloading, but it's really just a hobby - an extension of the shooting sports that *starts* when you get home from the range. It's relaxing and scientific and lets you work with precision instruments and tools, which many 'gadget-guys' love. I do. I thought I'd save money as an added bonus, but you won't. For the reduced cost of ammunition to make it yourself, you're buying in bulk quantity, which lets you make ammunition for 1/2 cost or better savings - this only lets you blast it downrange faster knowing that it didn't cost you much.
You will, however, become a better shooter, because more practice results in better skills. HTH,
|April 24, 2000, 06:06 PM
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Dzeanah. Look's like Longduck did a pretty thorough job of advising you. There isn't too much more I can add. I would suggest getting a few other reloading manuals as well as the Lyman. One of the others just may present something in a manner you find more understandable.
Learning to reload is relatively easy. Learning to reload "smart" is not.
There used to be a book available called PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF LOADING AMMUNITION by Earl Naramore. It's been long out of print, and if you can find a decent copy on the used book market, you can expect to pay about $100 for it. (My copy cost $99.95 plus shipping and handling, so I'm sure of the price) A lot of the information is outdated now, but when I read it (library copy) years ago, I was impressed by what the author had to say. I've always felt that anyone who took up reloading should read it, even if it does get quite dull in places.
Longduck stated that everybody sooner or later goes to a progressive press. In 40 plus years of reloading, I haven't yet, but I'm thinking about it.
I don't feel they are necessary for your rifle cartridges. If you have not yet accumulated several thousand cases for your .45 and .38 brass, you really don't need a progressive for those either. It's kind of a"you have to learn to walk before you can run", type of thing. Use a single stage press, and learn the basics thoroughly.
I just finished up loading my supply of .45 ACP for the year. 2500 rounds on a Rockchucker. Course, I'm retired and have all the time in the world. Now I start on the .38's, then the .357's, .44's (Spl. and Mag.) I've only got about 7500 to go. Now you see why I'm thinking about a progressive. They'll be ready to reload again about this time next year.
For the handgun rounds, I STRONGLY suggest getting carbide sizing dies. Go the regular dies and you'll spend more time cleaning sizing lubricant off your brass than shooting. A real pain.
RCBS makes pretty good reloading equipment. I have two Rockchuckers. (Got one in a package deal at a swap meet with a bunch of other stuff) The one I use is better than 30 years old and still going strong. The other is being stored, just in case. I figure my great-grand kids will be using that one, long after I'm gone.
Midway seems to have rerasonable prices. I've gotten a lot of stuff from Huntington's, but they are a tad expensive.
Anyway, good luck on your reloading, no matter which way you go. If you run into problem, holler.
Paul B.
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|April 25, 2000, 04:35 AM
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What's the one piece of advice on reloading you wish you'd been told before you started?[/quote]Read a reloading manual before you spend a penny on any equipment. Start with Lyman. Then another. Make it Hornady. Then another. Make it Speer. Then another. Make it Sierra. Get a certain level of comfortable theory under your belt before you jump into it. There is a lot to know and the details are where it is fun. At some point in the reading you will be overcome with the desire to get started. I can guarantee that whether you will admit it or not, if you get into reloading, a few years down the road, if you don't do this you will know you should have. And you will be saying the same thing to the next newbie reloader you try to help. BTW, we're all still learning.
Actually I had the advantage of getting exactly this advice. It made a wonderful difference in my beginning reloading.
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|April 25, 2000, 07:56 PM
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What's the one piece of advice on reloading you wish you'd been told before you started?[/quote]
Getting a Dillon progressive. I started off like many others on a single stage press. Then eventually went to the Dillon. Now I can reload hundreds of rounds in a matter of an hour. In my opinion, learning to reload on a progressive is NOT very difficult. Same principles as a single stage. However, you must pay careful attention to detail. Don't go blazing away and trying to show off on your new press. It will only lead to trouble.
Buy as many manuals as you can afford. They have extremely valuable information. Later down the road, you'll page back through them for different load data. You will start off just loading one or two calibers. Next thing you know, you'll be buying different caliber guns just so you can reload for it.
The myth that reloading will save you money is so untrue. It is true IF you maintain the same amount of shooting because after the intial cost of brass, it's very cheap. However, like MANY of us, you will just end up shooting a lot more and getting MUCH better due to more practice.
My biggest piece of advice, DON'T EVER BE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS. There is no such thing as a stupid question. Any jerk that tells you otherwise when it comes to reloading is an idiot.
|April 26, 2000, 12:26 PM
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I've advised this before, but the finest intro to reloading I've seen is "The ABC's of Reloading" by Dean Grennell. He is a fine author, and is very easy to read. You won't go wrong with it.
|April 26, 2000, 04:49 PM
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Dont' be afraid to but used RCBS. They have the same gaurantee that Dillon does. I have used it a few times and they have even replaced pieces that I lost (how could that possibly be a warranty problem) and paid the shipping to my door.
You can find a lot of used reloading equipment on ebay.
|April 27, 2000, 05:25 AM
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If you can possibly make it out this coming Saturday to the Fort Valley Gun Club, come on out and let's talk reloading. I'll bring my manuals.
|April 27, 2000, 08:53 AM
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I am thinking about getting into reloading also, dzeanah. But for me, it's just one calibre -- .458. I went last night and talked to the guys at the shop about it. I can back up every word that these guys here have told you...I got it all last night, almost to the letter. At first, I wanted to reload for cost too. But like the guys have said -- you won't save a dime. Sure, the indivdiual cost of each round can be reduced, but when you shoot more, you spend more. For me, a cost reduction doesn't matter. My .458 is the only rifle that I shoot that really cost anything (my others are .22mags and .22 LRs -- they might as well be free!). The RCBS Rockchucker can be fitted with their Pggyback system and be made into a progressive press. That way, you don't have to buy an entirely new press, just a new part. And let me make a prediction, once you start reloading, you will get the "wildcat bug." I haven't started yet and I already have it! Good luck!!
|April 27, 2000, 09:33 AM
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About the only place I'd differ a bit from any of the above is that for serious rifle, I like to use a "C" or "O" press, and weigh every powder charge. I'm the same for max loads in my .44 Maggie, for that matter. A little extra time is a lot cheaper than wreckage of my gun or my body.
I use my Dillon progressive mostly for .45ACP and under-max loads.
Since a lot of my stuff is as much as 50+ years old, I'd have to say that "good used" dies and presses work just fine, thank you.
It will probably say so in the books, but do your reloading one step at a time: Clean all the brass. Then, resize all the cases. Then, reprime all the cases. Then...You get the picture.
Keep components separate, and don't lose track of any ID. For instance, if you see a loose primer on the bench after you're all done with loading some pistol and loading some rifle, don't assume you know what that primer is. Put a drop of oil in the cup and toss it to the trash.
And ID your loads as to bullet, powder charge and type, and the date. Five or ten years later on, it will indeed help your memory! (I'm still shooting some .243 I loaded in 1968.)
Have fun, Art
|April 27, 2000, 10:10 AM
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If you can possibly make it out this coming Saturday to the Fort Valley Gun Club, come on out and let's talk reloading. I'll bring my manuals. [/quote]
I wish I could, Sensop. Kind of sucks to live so close to like-minded people, but to be unable to meet. The way I keep the wife in med school is to commute to Atlanta (85 miles each way), and the way I get a 4-day workweek is to work weekends.
Someday. But not soon, I'm afraid.
|April 27, 2000, 06:27 PM
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The RCBS Rockchucker can be fitted with their Pggyback system and be made into a progressive press. That way, you don't have to buy an entirely new press, just a new part.
I'd suggest you ask around before you go for the RCBS Piggyback, it gets generally lousy reviews. I have a friend that had one, and he had way more problems than he should of. It's a pretty chintzy gadget, if you want a progressive press, buy a real one.
|April 27, 2000, 08:23 PM
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Anytime. Use email for questions, I am at your service.
Oh, keep the wife in med school? By all means! So, you plan on early retirement? As in, as soon as she goes to work, you can retire and be a kept man? Now, that's a plan!
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|April 28, 2000, 11:11 AM
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Dzeanah - How'd you come up with that name? Anyway, to answer part of your original question - Yes, if you must, you can learn reloading on your own. That's the way I had to do it. The fellows here at TFL are great in offering their experience to others. Just realize that I wish I had a reloader here in the area that I could have watched reload. It would have saved so much trial and error. If I had learned that way, I suspect I would have "copied" his/her methods rather than "developing" my own methods. I bought a "cheapie" Lee press to start. I soon realized I was bitten by the reloading bug. Just about that time I "found" a used Pacific single stage press for $20 which I still use. I've seen and handled a Dillon 650 progressive press and it is a Cadillac for reloaders. For me, reloading 1000 rounds per night would mean all my brass would be loaded in a couple of weeks. I hate to go to bed at night because I love the quiet time I spend reloading back in my shop. What this rambling is about is that you will have to decide how you want to go with this -but know that you have lots of help however you decide here at TFL. Good luck. Bill
|April 28, 2000, 11:39 AM
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I agree with the above comments. I started out on a 40 year old Lyman Spar T turret press with 6 die stations. All I could get was 120 rounds per hour.
Just bought a Dillon 550. If you're a member at a gun range/shop, you should be able to talk them into a 10% discount. For an extra $150 or so, you can pump out 300-400 rounds an hour.
I just love reloading but with summer coming . . . I've got a 6 year old who I want to teach biking and baseball too and a lovely wife I'd like to go hiking with.
many of us forget the time element when we buy presses. if your time is valuable to you, get a progressive. You can always start out slow with it, 100 rounds an hour and speed it up.
With a single stage, 100 rounds an hour is considered screaming fast.
the setup will cost you about $500 but if you reload 5 cases of 45 acp or some rifle ammo, you'll quickly recoup your investment towards cheap shooting with better accuracy and reliability than that factory crap like PMC.
Go Dillon right out the box and enjoy your life!
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|April 30, 2000, 05:59 PM
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The 30-06 was the cartridge I started reloading first. In 1957, when I was 13 yo. I got several reloading manuals, talked it over with some friends in the gun club, and loaded thousands of rounds with absolutely no problems.
However, I did some things to make sure it was safe. I used heavy bullets (180 gr.) with 4831 powder; the load for this combination basically filled the case. No chance of a double charge.
Handgun ammo loaded with fast powders requires much more caution.
Try the '06. It will be a lot of fun. Walt
|May 2, 2000, 01:39 PM
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You might be able to find a good used press (whichever one you decide on) on some of the auction boards out there (i.e. ebay.com - hunting, auctionarms.com, gunbroker.com). Compare prices with new presses from the manufactures, and places like midwayusa.com and in time you might be able to find a good deal on the press you want.
|May 2, 2000, 10:10 PM
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As Hammer pointed out their are some good deals to be had at the online auctions. I have purchased some great stuff from E-Bay. If your not in too big of a hurry and look around in there you can get some great buys on not only used but new equipment as well. Most of it is RCBS but for the beginner it will work just fine and hsa the same warranty as the others. Get some retail prices and decide what you can afford to pay and start bidding. I got a brand new Uniflow, a maybe used a couple times Rockchucker and a couple of partner presses for little more than a hundered buck for all of it. It comes and goes and you just have to watch it for a couple of days or a week or two but the deals do come.
As for the advice, most of it has been covered twofold. The best thing to remember is that there are no dumb questions and that lots of help is always just a hollar away.
Good luck and get back here if you need anything at all.
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retrofuturist wrote:Greetings Manapa,Manapa wrote:Porridge for me, plain and thick maybe with some dry toast.
When I went to Edinburgh a couple of years ago I had to teach my friend Scott how to make porridge!
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davcuts wrote:Fede wrote:You might be pregnant.....
I am. I just had an ultra scan. My baby looks like a cross between a doughnut, and éclair. I'm going to name him Hank, and go on Oprah to educate people about the dangers of having unprotected sex with a pastry.
Manapa wrote:there are a few different ways, it all depends on where you go. I have a recipe which is made of oats and similar takes more than a week to make (9 days) from the Isle of my birth
retrofuturist wrote:Greetings Manapa,Manapa wrote:there are a few different ways, it all depends on where you go. I have a recipe which is made of oats and similar takes more than a week to make (9 days) from the Isle of my birth
With that preparation time, it's bound to be good.
Mine is a blend of water, salt, quick oats, milk, sultanas, honey and cinnamon... and takes about 10-15 minutes to prepare. My son is a big fan of it. It was actually going an a Goenka retreat that inspired me to start making it.
Chris wrote: Every Aussie knows that Dick Smith Crunchy Peanut Paste is the go!
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I love cooking and dinners at home are usually asian, asian inspired or italian. I've got my mother-in-law as a jet-setting spice runner by bringing hard to find spices from the mainland to tasmania for me. Tasmanian customs regulations are the toughest in Australia,
I've now got a plasic tub filled with amchur, ajowan, star anise and szechuan pepper, and about a hundred others besides.
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davcuts wrote:My biggest indulgence at the moment is pastries. I can't get enough doughnuts, éclairs, honey buns, cookies, cake, etc. Of course the best ones are the ones with chocolate icing. All I know is my indulgence has made me gain too much weight. Looks like I'll have to give them up.
Fede wrote:So as a kid, my mum used to mix a whole egg with breadcrumbs, a little salt and lemon juice, and serve it to me as a raw "patty".
I still love it now, although occasionally, I'll shallow-fry it for about 4 minutes either side, and eat it with a rocket salad, and a piece of fresh buffalo mozzarella....
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Tim Ferris brought a smirk to many a cubicle-dweller's face when he dropped his 2007 best-seller The 4-Hour Workweek, but it was his second book, 2010's The 4-Hour Body—and his philosophy about the minimum effective dose—that made me a believer in the cult of Tim. Simply put, the MED is the smallest dose that will produce a desired result, and anything done beyond the MED is a waste. With The 4-Hour Chef: The Simple Path to Cooking Like a Pro, Learning Anything, and Living the Good Life, Ferriss gives culinary klutzes everywhere the ability to cook like a Michelin-rated chef, but also teaches you how to learn anything you want in almost no time at all.
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The post-election selloff accelerated Wednesday after President Obama's press conference made clear that both sides are going to dig in their heels before they meet to talk about resolving the fiscal cliff later this week. While some posturing is to be expected, the strident tone of the conversation is not helpful to the market. The president has publicly staked out a position of desiring to double the amount of tax revenue that was agreed to during the last debt talks in 2011. Hopefully, once these negotiations move behind closed doors Friday, the tenor of the conversation will moderate and be less impactful to market volatility.
We are getting closer to an environment where the market can recover, and I even took off some of my short positions just before the market close Wednesday. I also added to some of the high-yielding plays in my income portfolio as these dividend stocks have been hit hard since the election by investors taking profits to avoid higher taxes on dividends and capital gains in 2013.
One of the places I put some new money into yesterday is Calumet Specialty Products Partners (CLMT), a high-yielding specialty energy master limited partnership that I profiled in June when it was trading significantly lower than it is now. Calumet sells specialty hydrocarbon products, such as lubricating oils, in North America.
Five reasons CLMT still is a solid value at $29 a share:
- Although no longer yielding the 10% when I recommended it back in June, Calumet still provides its holders a juicy 7.9% payout level. It has also raised payouts just under 25% in the last year.
- Analysts continue to raise earnings estimates on CLMT. Consensus earnings estimates for 2012 and 2013 have risen markedly over the past three months.
- The company beat significantly on the top and the bottom line when it last reported earnings in late October. It was the third straight quarter Calumet easily beat earnings estimates.
- The company is on track to more than double revenue in this fiscal year on the back of an acquisition of a 45,000-barrel-a-day refinery last year to process product from the Bakken shale and its own organic growth. Analysts have pegged 15% sales increases in 2013. The stock has a minuscule five-year projected price/earnings/growth ratio of 0.65 for such a high yielder.
- The company has more than tripled its operating cash flow over the past three years and the stock sells for less than 8x forward earnings, a discount to its five-year average of 11.2.


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Sony NEX-F3 reviewThursday October 04 2012 Sensor Review
Sony's NEX-F3 sensor received a commendable DxOMark Overall Score of 73 placing it in a three-way tie for 11th place among Sony cameras – it's equalized by the NEX-C3 and the Sony SLT Alpha 55. Interestingly, the mirrorless NEX-7 tops all other Sony cameras in DxOMark sensor rankings, illustrating the NEX-F3 had a lot of opportunity and potential to increase its sensor quality.
The hybrid NEX-F3 received praise for its color quality. It can register about 22.7 bits of color, making the camera a real color hunter. Portrait and nature photographers would easily be attracted to this mirrorless camera's ability to capture a wide variety of colors and contrast.
Landscape and architecture photographers will appreciate the NEX-F3's praise-worthy dynamic range quality. Its best dynamic range is around ISO 200, but the camera still produces quality details in contrasting environments until about ISO 800.
NEX-F3's weakest sensor quality is its uninspiring performance in low light. It reached an ISO threshold of about 1115, after which its image quality began to deteriorate. Nevertheless, it remains satisfactory for an APS-C sensor.
Further readings for the Sony NEX-F3 review
To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.
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Article abstract: Burns, writing his poetry and songs at the culmination of Scottish cultural tradition, made a major contribution to preserving Scottish culture, especially the folk song; his universal human appeal made him an internationally recognized as well as an intensely national poet.
Early Life
Legend has it that there was a severe storm on the night of Robert Burns's birth. Certainly the poet himself encouraged the legend, and took it as emblematic of his later vicissitudes in life. Although his father, William Burnes (as he spelled it), was a man of character and intelligence, even writing a pamphlet of theological instruction in the form of a dialogue between father and son, he was not a successful farmer. The family went through a series of moves and endured humiliating poverty and debt.
Even in such straitened circumstances, Burns's education was not completely neglected. Statutes for universal education had been initiated by John Knox and the Reformation, so that all could read the Scriptures, but the actual schooling provided usually fell woefully short of the ideal. Often families made their own arrangements, giving the teacher board and a small stipend. William Burnes, with several other neighbors, employed William Murdoch, who was to remain for two and a half years. Burns had three brothers and three sisters, of whom Gilbert Burns (1769-1827) was closest to the poet. Later, Burns spent three weeks with Murdoch, polishing his English and learning enough French to continue reading and studying the language, and he was always an avid reader. Among his favorite poets were Alexander Pope and William Shenstone. Clearly Burns was far from being the "Heaven-taught ploughman" that his first critics perceived, a legend which he himself encouraged.
The Scottish attitude toward literacy also meant that Burns's potential readers were not entirely limited to an educated elite. Broadsides, chap-books, and collections of songs were among the popular entertainment, and there was a flourishing oral tradition. An "old maid" of his mother (actually a widowed aunt who occasionally lived with them) fired his imagination with songs and legends. Early in his life, Burns began to write verses. In 1774, when he was fifteen, he wrote "Handsome Nell" for Nelly Kirkpatrick, whom he courted at harvest time, and, as he said, "Thus with me began Love and Poesy." From that time, Burns thought of himself as a poet.
Life's Work
A poet, however, must usually find another means of earning a living. In the summer of 1775, Burns's attempt to learn surveying and mathematics was not successful. In 1777, the family moved again, to Lochlie farm in Tarbolton parish. There Burns enjoyed the society of the Tarbolton Bachelors' Club, which he had helped to organize; he probably wrote the group's constitution. In the winter of 1781-1782, he and a partner settled in Irvine in order to learn flax dressing, a venture which proved disastrous. Penniless, Burns returned to the farm; here he began his first commonplace book, containing poems and remarks regarding his poetic development. After his father's death, in February, 1784, Burns and his brother Gilbert rented Mossgviel farm from Gavin Hamilton, a young lawyer who was sympathetic to Burns's work. Shortly thereafter, Burns acquired the poems of Robert Fergusson, a promising Edinburgh poet whose poems greatly influenced Burns.
Burns and Fergusson were both indebted to the Scottish literary tradition, which went back to William Dunbar, Robert Henryson, and James I of Scotland, author of "The Kingis Quair" (1423?). Before the departure of the court of James I of England and James VI of Scotland for London in 1603, Scots had flourished as a literary language. Scots and the dialect of Northern England (Anglian) were virtually identical; the London dialect of Geoffrey Chaucer had not yet developed into standard English. There was no Scottish equivalent of the King James Bible to provide a widespread and influential example of cultured Scots, and it is somewhat ironic that one of the major influences in unifying English bore the name of a Scottish monarch. After the departure of the court and the onset of the Reformation, Scotland itself was divided both in language and religion between the predominantly Roman Catholic Gaelic-speaking Highlands and the predominantly Scots-speaking Protestant Lowlands. Yet Scottish literature continued to flourish through the seventeenth century, in many traditional forms, including what is now called the Burns stanza but earlier was known as Standard Habbie, six lines rhyming aaabab, the first, second, third, and fifth lines in tetrameter and the fourth and sixth lines in dimeter. Burns used it to great effect in poems widely different in mood and tone, such as "To a Mouse" and "Address to the Deil."
Burns was a careful craftsman, both in his verse forms and in his use of the Scots vernacular, choosing words carefully for poetic effect. Critics differ as to whether Burns was speaking a particular dialect of Scots or attempting to reproduce the spirit of the vernacular rather than a literal representation of a specific local speech. Scotsmen spoke both languages, using the more formal English for communication in business, law, theology, and philosophy, and Scots for casual conversation, song, and some poetry.
For Burns, the year 1785 was a landmark year for both Love and Poesy. In that year, Elizabeth, Burns's daughter by Elizabeth Paton, was born; Burns wrote "A Poet's Welcome to His Love-Begotten Daughter." He then began courting Jean Armour and writing, among other poems, the epistles to Davie and Lapraik; "Holy Willie's Prayer," not published until after his death, a devastating satire of Calvinist piety and hypocrisy; and "The Cotter's Saturday Night," the poem most admired by his contemporaries for its elevated use of the English language and its moral tone. Although Armour was now pregnant, the family refused to let her marry Burns, and he, discouraged with both his personal situation and his professional prospects, planned to emigrate to the West Indies. In need of passage money, Burns decided to publish his poetry. Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect, now usually referred to as the Kilmarnock edition, was printed in July, 1786, by John Wilson of Kilmarnock. The edition of six hundred copies sold out in a month. In September, Armour gave birth to twins, Robert and Jean, and in November Burns left for Edinburgh, to seek his fortune in the capital and to try to bring out another edition of the poems.
The impact of this small volume of thirty-six poems was remarkable, considering that it was written predominantly in Scots by an unknown provincial poet. Despite, or perhaps in part because, of the sudden departure of Parliament from the capital with the union of England and Scotland in 1707, the Scottish Enlightenment which flourished in the eighteenth century became an intellectual force recognized both in England and in Europe, its major figures writing in polished English. Most critics maintained that Scots was an unsuitable language for literature. By the time Burns reached Edinburgh, the Enlightenment was in a state of transition. David Hume (1711-1776) was dead and Adam Smith (1723-1790) aged and ill, and Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a sixteen-year-old boy who was later to write of his...
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Liv Tyler attracts attention in playsuit at The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey premiere
Liv Tyler stole the show with her sophisticated ensemble at The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey premiere in New York City last night.
The gorgeous actress doesn't even feature in the mythical film, but still managed to draw all the attention when she arrived in a black satin playsuit with matching blazer.
The event, held at the Ziegfeld Theatre, was the perfect place for the 35-year-old to show off her seemingly endless legs.
Despite not appearing in Peter Jackson's latest Middle Earth adaptation, Liv is no stranger to the genre, having portrayed Arwen in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Whereas all-black can seem a little sombre for a celebration, the star knew just how to spice her outfit up with a splash of colour.
Red was the shade of choice, which Liv wore on her lips, and on her feet in the form of red, strappy stilettos.
Elijah Wood returns to the big screen as Frodo in The Hobbit and also made a striking appearance on the red carpet.
The 31-year-old wore his trademark piercing stare with a Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers suit, teamed with an Oxford cloth shirt and tie.
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We are working, working, working to organize an All Things Birthday series of posts to start early next month. The whole thing started while brainstorming and organizing a Birthday Present Shopping Guide, but the event is growing and will include the best of the best in all things related to children's birthday parties – from planning to presents. We'll have tips from party planning experts, reviews and, of course, giveaways.
One idea we're very excited about is posts to share and show off children's birthday parties. And that's where you come in…
We want to feature YOUR birthday party. We love to see other people's parties and know you all have some great ones to share. Here's how you can get in on the fun:
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To get an idea of what we're looking for, check out this post about my daughter's pig-themed first birthday party. It's so simple, will only take you a couple minutes to gather the info and you get to reminisce and look through party pictures.
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Get an overview of this hotelTranquil escape in the center of The Strip
Popular property highlights
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas is centrally located in Las Vegas, walking distance from Park Theater and close to T-Mobile Arena.
This 5-star resort is within close proximity of High Roller and Las Vegas Convention Center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 392 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while DVD players and cable programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a fitness center. This resort also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Enjoy a meal at one of the resort's dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/café. From your room, you can also access 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge or a poolside bar.
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Hotel Amenities
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas has 2 restaurants and also features a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/café, and a poolside bar. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access are complimentary. Business amenities at this 5.0-star property consist of a business center, a technology helpdesk, and limo/town car service. In addition to a full-service spa, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas features a sauna, a steam room, a fitness facility, and two seasonal outdoor pools. Event facilities include conference/meeting rooms, small meeting rooms, a ballroom, and banquet facilities. This Las Vegas hotel also offers valet parking, spa services, and a concierge desk. Business services, wedding services, tour/ticket assistance, and translation services can be provided.
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas is a smoke-free property.
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 392
- Number of floors - 23
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Outdoor seasonal pool (heated)
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Coffee shop or café
- Concierge services
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Fitness facilities
- Full-service spa
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Hair salon
- Number of outdoor pools - 2
- Free WiFi
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Laundry facilities
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Meeting rooms 3
- Multilingual staff
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Number of meeting rooms - 3
- Year Built 2009
- Number of restaurants - 2
- Sauna
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Spa services on site
- Steam room
- Wedding services
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- DVD player
- Video-game console
- Pay movies
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Premium bedding
- Air conditioning
- Free newspaper
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Minibar
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Designer toiletries
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- In-room massage available
- Slippers
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Cable TV service
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- iPod docking station
- Room service (24 hours)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Down comforter
- Egyptian-cotton sheets
Where to Eat
MOzen Bistro - This Asian bistro offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner in a contemporary setting.
Twist by Pierre Gagnaire - Enjoy French cuisine at this sleek restaurant on the 23rd floor.
Mandarin Bar - Guests can sip a signature cocktail or snack on a unique dish in this sophisticated bar.
Tea Lounge - Looking out onto the Strip, guests can enjoy a cup of afternoon tea at this stylish lounge.
Pool Café - Serving modern American dishes and drinks, this 8th floor café rests poolside.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna, a steam room, a fitness facility, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Pilates classes on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
Spa Services
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas has a full-service spa featuring massage/treatment rooms, facials, body treatments, and beauty services.
- Steam room in spa
- Sauna in spa
- Massages
- Number of treatment rooms 17
- Couples treatment rooms
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Resort fee
Optional extras
- Valet parking fee: USD 30.00 per night
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- Mandarin Oriental Hotel Las Vegas
- Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas
- Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas Hotel Las Vegas
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A resort fee is included in the total price displayed. Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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A town employee reported the large mountain cat about 8:15 a.m. walking around behind the tennis courts in the area of Diablo Vista Park, Fish and Game Warden Nicole Kozicki said. Danville police responded to the area and have so far been unable to confirm the sighting.
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A female lemur carries her newborn to a new nest site in her mouth.
A young Alaskan moose, rescued after her mother was struck by a vehicle in the Anchorage, Alaska area, is the most recent addition to Potter Park Zoo. Her name is Willow, she is approximately eight months old, and is getting comfortable with her new surroundings.
"We're thrilled to provide Mid-Michigan with the opportunity to learn about an Alaskan moose," said Sherrie Graham, director of Potter Park Zoo. "This North American native offers zoo guests an up-close and personal look at an animal that is generally isolated and rarely seen by people. Potter Park Zoo is excited to be able to educate guests about this great animal."
Potter Park Zoo's Director of Animal Health, Dr. Tara Harrison, traveled to Anchorage to accompany the moose on her trip back to Lansing. The more than 3,800 mile journey proved especially rewarding for Dr. Harrison.
"Traveling with a nearly 200 pound moose brings a whole new meaning to checked baggage," said Dr. Harrison. "The journey went well and she is getting comfortable at the zoo."
Willow, so named for her food preference, will not be on exhibit until her large and extensive enclosure is completed during the 2014 season. In the wild, Alaskan moose eat birch, aspen, and willow with the latter being the most commonly fed in a zoo environment. Zoo staff have been working with county parks, Michigan State University, local tree services, and others to provide a daily source of fresh willow for her. A winter supply of willow leaves were frozen this past fall in a freezer so she can continue to eat willow through the winter.
Alaskan moose are native to Alaska and range into Yukon, Canada. There are believed to be some 225,000 Alaskan moose spanning North America. The moose tend to be solitary animals that can stand up to seven feet tall and weigh more than 1,300 pounds. Alaskan moose generally inhabit dense, isolated forests in order to avoid predators like wolves and hunters, only encountering other moose for mating and courtship.
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In 1929, scientists made the startling discovery that the physical universe is expanding. Not that many years later, we all discovered another universe that never stops expanding: the information universe. One estimate puts the amount of data on the Internet at 5 trillion megabytes — and counting. How do we manage all that information? That's the job of information technology. Want it to be your job? Our program gives you all the tools you need to step into this dynamic, challenging, and ever-changing field.
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METAIRIE — The New Orleans Saints know they are long shots to make the playoffs even if they beat the New York Giants on Sunday.
Still, they haven't given up — taking inspiration from the Giants, who last season made a postseason run from a position similar to one in which the Saints find themselves now.
"We saw what they did last year," Saints cornerback Jabari Greer said. "We know that it's possible."
The Giants were on the verge of dropping their fifth game in a row and falling two games behind the Cowboys in the NFC East with three games left. But they went on an improbable run from playoff outsider to Super Bowlchampion.
The Giants finished the regular season 9-7. The Saints can get to 9-7 by winning their last four games. Even if they do, New Orleans still would need help to reach the playoffs, but the first step is controlling their end.
"Obviously the margin for error is very tight," quarterback Drew Brees said. "We understand that if we want a shot at postseason play, we probably have to win out. We're playing the defending world champs in their house, and the last three don't mean anything unless we win this one.
"The Giants have played in these types of games — playoff games before the playoffs. That's kind of the situation we're in."
The Saints will have one clear advantage on the Giants: four days of extra rest. New Orleans lost at Atlanta last Thursday and had the weekend off. New York (7-5) lost an emotional division game at Washington on Monday night.
"As everybody knows, football is a tough game, so the more time you have to rest your body is obviously better," Saints defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis said. "But there are plenty of teams that come off a short week and win, and there are plenty of teams that lose them. It just depends on how prepared you are to play the game."
The Saints are banking on a return to form by Brees and the steady improvement of a defense that played its best game of the year against Atlanta.
Brees is trying to rebound from one of the worst two-game stretches of his career. San Francisco intercepted back-to-back passes and returned them for touchdowns Nov. 25, rallying to beat New Orleans 31-21. He threw a career-high five interceptions against Atlanta, and his botched clock management at the end of the first half cost the Saints at least a field goal as they scored aseason-low 13 points.
Brees had thrown 24 TD passes and only five interceptions in his previous eight games.
"I understand the importance of taking care of the football," he said.
"Certainly the last two weeks there have been an inordinate amount of turnovers. That's something that can't happen and something I have to fix. But as far as me being cautious and conservative, that's not going to happen. You stay aggressive, you stay confident. If you don't have that as a quarterback in this league, you can't play."
While Brees struggled, the defense held Atlanta to 283 yards — 92 fewer than any other New Orleans opponent. The Falcons had a stretch of five consecutive possessions without a first down.
Although the Saints still are on pace to break an NFL record for yards allowed in a season, they have become more comfortable in new defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo's scheme.
"Everybody has a better understanding of exactly what they're doing on the field and what's expected of them in any given call," Ellis said. "We're finally starting to jell together. I wish it could have been a lot earlier, but that this point, we'll take what we can get."
The next task is duplicating that performance against New York, whose lead on the NFC East has shrunk from 2½ games in early November to one over Dallas and Washington. Giants coach Tom Coughlin said this week his team might have to win its last four to claim the division, putting as much pressure on New York as New Orleans.


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The Houston Dynamo Academy, presented by Statoil, went 5-0 last weekend at the Houston Amateur Sports Park, defeating Classics Elite at the U-13, U-14, U-16 and U-18 levels and Solar at the U-15 level. The five wins came on the heels of the Academy's annual Dynamo Day, a tradition where players who are graduating from the Academy have the opportunity to speak to the younger players about their time with the program.
"It was an emotional day," Dynamo Director of Youth Development James Clarkson said. "Much is made about wins and losses and how many players you are able to send to the first team, but at the end of the day we are seeing these kids develop not just as players, but as men, and that is what is most rewarding."
The U-15s kicked things off on Saturday with a 1-0 win over Solar. Juan Martinez, who recently returned from training with the U.S. U-15 men's national team scored the game's only goal. The U-15s currently sit in first place in the Texas Pre-Academy League. If the Dynamo defeat Lonestar on June 16, they would clinch the division title and advance to the national championship.
On Sunday, the Dynamo U-18s won their third match in a row, defeating the Classics U-18s 3-0. Martin Agredo gave the Dynamo a 1-0 lead in the 35th minute after he slotted home a through-ball from center back Christian Gonzalez. Jorge Contreras scored the game's second goal in the 55th minute, heading home an Agredo cross. The goal was Contreras' third in his past two games and seventh on the season. Midfielder Jorge Andrade scored the game's final goal with a penalty kick in the 75th minute.
The Dynamo U-16s won for the first time since March 24, defeating the Classics U-16s 6-0. Carlos Ibarra scored a hat trick for Houston with Elo Ozumba, Trey Richardson and Julius Montano each providing a goal a piece.
In other Pre-Academy League action, the Dynamo U-14s defeated the Classics U-14s 4-0 behind goals from Christian Molina, Sergio Mejia, Mason Schuster and Andrew Giraldo. The Dynamo U-13s defeated the Classics U-13s 2-0 behind a brace from Alejandro Lezama.


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Looking for things to do for free in Berlin? With such a rich history there's something brilliant to check out practically everywhere you look in Berlin. Fortunately, many of this city's most sought-after sights are also free to explore. From museums to music to markets, we have your guide to getting to know Berlin for free.
1. Stroll around the Tiergarten
At 210 hectares, this is the second-biggest urban park in Germany. Back in 1527 this park was built to serve as hunting grounds for the king. After about 200 years the new king lost his taste for hunting and turned the park over for public enjoyment, complete with baroque mazes, ponds and tons of flowers. Nowadays the heart of this beautiful park is dominated by the Victory Column, one of Berlin's must-see sights. The park is also flanked by the Zoological Gardens, embassies and the Bundestag, so it's a great place to take a rest after running around all day.
2. Take a free walking tour
Sandemans are legendary for their great free walking tours and of course they haven't left out Berlin. If you're new to the city and don't quite know where to start, this 3.5hr English-language tour hits up the Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie, sections of the Berlin Wall, Museum Island and even Berlin's historical cabarets. It meets daily at 11am and 1pm outside the Starbucks at the Brandenburg Gate.
3. Visit the Reichstag
Originally built in 1894 to house parliament, the Reichstag is a must-see example of grand architecture. This also happens to be the site of many historical events such as the proclamation of the first German Republic in 1918, the 1933 fire which led to Hitler's emergency powers and the official reunification of Germany in 1990. After being heavily damaged in 20th century, it was restored in 1999 to once again be the home of the German parliament. Best of all, it's totally free to explore, inside and out. Arguably, the most stunning aspect of the Reichstag is the enormous rooftop glass cupola where you can take in 360° views of Berlin. Definitely don't miss it; the platform is open from 8am to midnight so there's plenty of time to take in the sights.
4. Get into the museums for free
There's an unbelievable amount of wonderful free museums in Berlin—more than 10, actually, plus several museums which offer free entry on certain days. Some of the most fascinating free museums include the Allied Museum on Clayallee, covering the Cold War. There's also Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen, the site of a Nazi concentration camp, the Museum of Oddities on Crellestrasse and the Kunstraum Kreuzberg/ Bethanien on Mariannenplatz, featuring contemporary art with a political and social twist. Also check out the Deutsche Guggenheim Berlin, a modern art museum that's free in every Monday; the first Sunday of every month is also free at the Academy of Arts on both Hanseatenweg and Pariser Platz.
5. Walk along the East Side Gallery
No trip to Berlin would be complete with a visit to the East Side Gallery, a preserved section of the Berlin Wall which is covered in an incredible array of murals depicting the history, culture and life of Germany. It serves as a memorial for freedom and is the largest open-air gallery in the world. These 105 paintings were originally done in 1990 and although around two-thirds are in a state of decay or have been vandalised, the murals have been restored bit-by-bit since 2000. It's living history at its best.
6. See the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Skirting the eastern edge of the Tiergarten, just one block from the Brandenburg Gate, is this controversial memorial. It features 2,711 concrete slabs spread in a grid across 19,000 square metres. Underneath is an underground information centre featuring a permanent exhibition and the names of all known Jewish Holocaust victims. The whole thing is free and there are even free guided tours available. If you're heading there, make sure to also pay tribute at the equally-striking nearby memorials to all the homosexuals and Sinti and Roma murdered by the Nazis.
7. Take a photo at Brandenburg Gate
The Brandenburg Gate is probably the most single-most well-known landmark in Berlin. Set right in the heart of the city near the Reichstag and the Tiergarten, it's perfect for photo opportunities that are instantly recognisable, a lot like Paris's Arc de Triomphe or the Golden Gate Bridge. Built in the late 18th century, this gate was damaged in WWII and then for decades it was completely isolated by the Berlin Wall. Since the fall of the Wall, the gate has been a symbol of a unified Germany and Berlin—and it's particularly gorgeous at night.
8. Take in the art galleries at the Hackescher Markt
If you fancy some gallery-hopping—for free, of course—head up to Hackescher Markt. The area around this square is full of eclectic art galleries, especially on the side streets off of Auguststrasse. Even better, on Thursdays there's usually a gallery or two serving free wine and snacks at a show opening, so you can get your culture in and get fed, too!
9. Visit Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
The Gedächtniskirche was built in the 1890s but during an air raid in 1943 most of the church was irretrievably destroyed. All that was left was the iconic spire and entrance hall. A new, modern church was built around it in the 1960s but the remaining part of the original church is open free to the public. It features some beautiful mosaics and sculptures of biblical scenes, including a cross made of nails. It's well worth stopping by.
10. See the Berlin Wall Memorial
This free and comprehensive memorial is set on Bernauer Strasse along the strip where the Berlin Wall ran. This was the site of the first death at the Wall and was quite famous for the East German residents who jumped to freedom from the West-facing windows of their apartments. The site has a visitor's centre with an oral history archive and bookshop, a ghost station exhibition and an open-air exhibition open all year 'round.
11. Go through Checkpoint Charlie
If you have any interest in Cold War history, Checkpoint Charlie is a great place to stop, grab a photo and try to imagine what the city was like back then. This was the most visible of all the Berlin Wall checkpoints and acted as a sort of symbol of the division of east and west during the partition. It also featured in a ton of spy novels and films, including 1983's Octopussy. Nowadays you can head down Friedrichstrasse, one of Berlin's main avenues, and check out the little wooden shed and the iconic sign for yourself, totally free.
12. Catch some jazz at A-Trane and B-Flat
Berlin is famous for the rich variety of music available day or night and if you fancy a bit of free jazz, you've come to the right place. Sister clubs A-Trane and B-Flat offer free gigs and jam sessions every Wednesday. Their respective locations in Charlottenburg and Mitte mean that no matter what end of town you're in, you haven't got far to go to hear some of the city's best modern jazz, fusion, ethno jazz and more.
13. Stroll down Unter den Linden
This gorgeous tree-lined grand boulevard runs through the middle of the city and is a lovely walk no matter what the season. It runs from Lustgarten Park on Museum Island to Pariser Platz and the Brandenburg Gate. Grab a coffee and relax while you take in some of the city's most picturesque sites from the wide pedestrian mall in the middle of the boulevard.
14. Marvel at the Sony Centre
Remember reading sci-fi stories as a kid about cities of the future where people would live in giant self-contained structures that had apartments, shopping malls and indoor parks, negating the need to go outside? Well, welcome to the Sony Centre. Not only are there luxury apartments, there's two multi-lingual cinemas, a Legoland, offices, shopping and a whole bunch of cafés and restaurants. In the centre of it all is the natural light-filled Forum, a free public space where you can take in the atmosphere of this 132,500 square metre feat of architecture.
15. Explore the neighbourhoods
The Brandenburg Gate might be at the heart of Berlin but the city itself doesn't have one specific city centre, as such; instead, there are a series of distinct neighbourhoods, each with their own personality and cultural history. Kreuzberg, for instance, is a multicultural area known for its punk rock and hip hop scenes as well as for being the centre of LGBTQ life in Berlin. Charlottenburg is an affluent neighbourhood containing a number of museums, theatres, historical buildings and the Zoological Garden. If you're looking for the city's best nightlife, head for Prenzlauer Berg, the centre of bohemian Berlin. As a part of East Berlin it was home to a thriving collection of artists, students and intellectuals; nowadays it's a charming neighbourhood of little boutiques, cafés and nightclubs.
So if you're heading to Berlin soon, don't forget to take advantage of the amazing free stuff the city offers. You won't regret it. And while you're there, make sure you stay in one of our many great hostels in Berlin.


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The Manning Award, sponsored by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, selected two Pac-12 quarterbacks for its annual Watch List on Monday. The Watch List is being announced by conference in conjunction with each league's media days. With the Pac-12 Media Day being held on Tuesday, the Sugar Bowl announced that Matt Barkley (USC) and Keith Price (Washington) had been selected to this year's Watch List.


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About the Program
The Preliminary Administrative Services Credential or Internship Credential (PASC) offers a dynamic leadership credential program designed to help school administrators develop the vision and skills needed to transform educational environments.
Program Format
At APU, we understand the challenges of earning your degree while juggling work, family, and other commitments. Our programs are designed to make attending Azusa Pacific simple, so you can reach your educational goals.
The Preliminary Administrative Services Credential or Internship Credential (PASC) offers students a sequenced course design that can be completed through eight-week sessions in just 15 months. Students attend classes one night a week and progress through the program with the same group of peers.
Which is Right for You?
Candidates who already possess a master's degree in education may complete the seven concentration courses in school administration and the supervised field experience to be eligible for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential. Students not holding a master's degree should enroll in the combined program leading to the credential with a master's degree in educational leadership.
Preliminary Administrative Services Internship Credential Option
The Preliminary Administrative Services Internship Credential meets the need of school districts by allowing them to employ candidates who have not yet completed all credential requirements. Upon receiving an offer of employment, candidates can immediately acquire the internship credential. This two-year credential entitles them to assume the full responsibilities as a California school administrator while completing the university program. Candidates benefit from joint mentoring and supervision by the university and nominating districts and by attending monthly seminars with other first-year administrators. Upon completion of the program, they apply for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential that allows them five years to complete requirements for the Clear Administrative Services Credential.
Program Features
Field Experience
Highlighted within the Field Experience Handbook, which is distributed within the first course, EDL 576 Fieldwork Introduction, coursework and field experiences are immediately applicable as resources for curriculum planning, assessment of student achievement, decision-making, and program improvement.
The candidate assumes leadership responsibilities at a local school or district setting under the guidance of a site supervisor and university mentor throughout the program. Field experiences include intensive activities both in the day-to-day functions of administrators and in longer-term policy design and implementation. These experiences are closely related to the job performance requirements of administrators. Coursework and field experiences work together to expand the candidate's leadership capacity.
Case Study and Thesis Option
A case study is developed by each candidate based on a current topic of interest specific to his or her local school or district. It is initiated in the first two courses and developed in each of the succeeding five courses. Candidates present their case studies before an evaluative panel during the final course, Leadership Performance Assessment.
Candidates can also choose to complete a master's degree thesis in lieu of field experience. Students meet with the program director prior to enrolling in the third course, Educational Leadership and Change, to present a rudimentary research proposal. The program director and/or other full-time faculty are available to advise students who may be considering the thesis option.
Acquiring the Preliminary Administrative Services Certificate of Eligibility
Upon completion of the program, the candidate is encouraged to apply for the Preliminary Administrative Services Certificate of Eligibility. This certificate is evidence that the candidate has successfully met all developmental objectives and program standards to merit recommendation for the certificate. This document qualifies the candidate to apply for an entry-level administrative position in California school districts. Upon being offered an administrative position, the candidate applies for and acquires the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential. The administrator has five years to complete requirements for the Clear Administrative Services Credential. Candidates who do not immediately secure an administrative position apply for the Certificate of Eligibility, as there is no expiration date on the certificate.
Standards-based Program
This program is built on the six California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (CPSELs). Candidates use their strengths to develop a Shared Vision of Learning (CPSEL 1) that focuses on maintaining high expectations for student achievement. They learn to develop and sustain a Culture of Teaching and Learning (CPSEL 2) through analysis of content standards, the study of instructional delivery, data analysis, application of research, and by providing staff development for all employees. Management of the School in the Service of Teaching and Learning (CPSEL 3) assists candidates as they learn the complexities of recruiting, training, and evaluating employees by providing a safe, productive environment, and by understanding legal mandates and constraints. Candidates learn to Work with Diverse Families and Communities (CPSEL 4) for improved student success by incorporating diverse family and community expectations in school decision making. Candidates enhance their Personal Ethics and Leadership Capacity (CPSEL 5) as they engage in conflict resolution, change management, decision making, and program assessment. Political, Social, Economic, Legal and Cultural Understanding (CPSEL 6) is enhanced through analysis of political forces, legal principles, economic dynamics, and cultural distinctions present in the school setting.
Program Goals
Faculty members strive to challenge students to develop visionary leadership, scholarly practice, and exemplary character and engage in the scholarship of discovery, integration, application, and teaching to prepare students who are:
- Identified as being competent, innovative, visionary leaders able to create educational environments within their organizations wholly conducive to educational programs that help connect students with schooling and their professional careers.
- Recognized as scholarly practitioners who integrate theoretical knowledge with practical decision making, who are grounded in relevant technologies and substantive professional content, trained in skills of inquiry, capable of independent and critical thought, and who are dedicated to improving their own professional practice, as well as that of other educators.
- Respected as individuals of high moral and ethical character who probe the deeper questions regarding the meaning of human existence and who dedicate themselves to a perpetual quest for truth as they face the contradictions inherent in the world.


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Harper Perennial presents LETTERS WITH CHARACTER
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On the occasion of the publication of Ben Greenman's What He's Poised to Do (Harper Perennial, On Sale: June 15, 2010) we invite you to celebrate the art of correspondence and WRITE A LETTER TO A FAMOUS FICTIONAL CHARACTER.
Before there was any fiction at all, there were letters. For centuries, letters were the only way for people in different locations to communicate with each other. But letters have also become a rich and complex element of the best literary fiction. The acclaimed author and New Yorker editor Ben Greenman explores how letters function in life, as well as how they function in fiction in his new collection of inter-linked stories What He's Poised to Do.
"Ben Greenman's masterwork of stories inspired by letters offers fresh insight into the mysteries of intimacy."
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On the occasion of the book's publication, and in celebration of the art of the letter as a form of fiction, Harper Perennial invites you to participate in its Letters With Character campaign, and to write a letter to a fictional character. The letters can be funny, sad, demanding, fanciful, declarative, or trivial. They can be about a novel, a short story, or a children's book, works both literary or popular. There is only one requirement: They must be written by a real person and must also address an unreal one.
The best, most interesting, strangest, and most moving letters will be collected on LettersWithCharacter.blogspot.com. Visit the site to see a selection of those that have already been written: a romantic appeal to Captain Ahab, a moving consideration of middle age addressed to a Garcia Marquez heroine, a hilarious challenge to Agatha Christie's famed detective Hercule Poirot.
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Mobile Devices Power Cyber Monday
Early results for Cyber Monday from IBM's Digital Analytics Benchmark show a 25.6% year-over-year increase in online sales. IBM's figures also show robust usage of mobile devices, with 20.4% of consumers using a mobile device to visit a retailer's site and 10.1% using their mobile device to make a purchase.
By device, Apple's (AAPL) iPhone is driving more retail shopping than any other device, with traffic reaching 7.9%, vs. 6.7% for the iPad and 5.6% for Google's (GOOG) Android-powered devices. Cementing the use of mobile devices this past weekend, eBay (EBAY) said that mobile payment volume for PayPal was 196% heavier on Cyber Monday 2012 than on Cyber Monday 2011....382 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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