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ATLANTA — LSU's defense has allowed its most passing yards of the season in each of the past three games.
The Tigers yielded their first 300-yard game when Mississippi State passed for 304 on Nov. 10. A week later, Ole Miss racked up 316 and, six days after that in the regular-season finale at Arkansas, LSU allowed 359.
That's an average of 326 passing yards per game — pretty much the norm for Clemson, which is averaging 319 going into Monday night's Chick-fil-A Bowl against LSU.
"I do feel like they're going to come after us because we did have kind of bad games these past three," LSU cornerback Jalen Collins said. "I expect that they're going to put the ball up there because they like to throw it around and they have two great receivers, so why not put the ball in the air?"
One of those receivers is DeAndre Hopkins, who is second in the country with 16 touchdowns among his 69 catches. He has 1,214 receiving yards, an average of 17.6 per catch.
The other is Sammy Watkins, a first-team All-American as a freshman last season who has 57 catches for 708 yards despite missing three games.
"I think we have the best receivers in the country from top to bottom," Clemson center Dalton Freeman said. "No question these guys could play anywhere in the country. And it's just really special. I enjoy going back and watching film on Sundays just because I don't get to see some of the spectacular plays they make.
"But we have the home run threat every time we touch the ball. And it's just so exciting to watch. It's exciting to block and play for guys like that."
Their presence has helped Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year Tajh Boyd pass for 3,550 yards and 34 touchdowns.
"They have an explosive group of core receivers," LSU safety Eric Reid said. "I can venture to say they're up there with one of the best we've faced all year. And they have a great quarterback who does a great job of putting the ball where they can catch it. It's a challenge to our secondary and defense as a whole to stay tight in coverage."
Before the string of 300-yard games, LSU had allowed more than 200 passing yards just once. Hesiman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel and Texas A&M threw for 276 yards against the Tigers, who allowed an average of 150 through the first nine games.
"You have to handle it in a variety of ways," LSU coach Les Miles said of Clemson's passing game. "Certainly coverage, changing coverage and an opportunity to rush the passer.
"There has to be a point in time where you keep (Boyd) in the pocket and you play coverage and there's an opportunity to rush the passer with four guys. I think anytime a quarterback can pull it down and go get yards, there's an added responsibility to those guys that are rushing the passer. You must rush the passer. You must contain him when you step back and let him throw it and you have to have coverage."
The responsibility for covering Hopkins and Watkins will fall primarily to cornerbacks Tharold Simon, Collins and fellow freshman Jalen Mills.
In addition to the passing threat, LSU has to defend Boyd's ability to run as well as 1,000-yard rusher Andre Ellington.
"I'm given the difficult task of defending both the pass and the run, and they have a very explosive running back, extremely quick," Reid said. "Before you know it, he'll be around the edge and running up the sidelines. So for me, and as far as the secondary, we have to play both roles.
"The safeties have to trust their keys if the line is blocking down, you have to defend the run, you have defend the alley. But if there's pass protection, you have to get back and help the corners out. Clemson is blessed with a bunch of players that are very fast. So we've got to stay on top of our game, be just as fast as they are and make quick decisions and make the right decisions."
LSU players said Boyd's ability to run and pass reminds them most of Manziel, though Florida's Jeff Driskill and Ole Miss' Bo Wallace also are dual threats. By adding Boyd's receivers and Ellington to the mix, Clemson ends up with the most productive offense in the ACC and one of the best in the country.
"I wouldn't say we've faced a team with all those pieces put together," Collins said.
Collins, who redshirted last season, and true freshman Mills began the season untested and will end it with arguably their most challenging test.
"We have a saying when the freshmen come in: Young guys, play like tigers," Reid said. "That's what was told me when I got here. That's what we expected them to do when they got here. We told them the minute they walked on campus we needed them to step up and play big for us.
"They're young players but very talented. I have seen them develop and tried to help coach them. They've come a long ways (since) the beginning of the season. ... I'm confident in them. I think they're going to do their job very well, and hopefully they can get some turnovers for us."
Turnovers were the key to slowing Manziel and the Aggies: The Tigers took the ball away five times in a 24-19 win.
"Both Mills and Collins have demonstrated that they have the ability," Miles said. "And, frankly, they're getting to the back end of their freshman year. They should be playing like sophomores or juniors by now."


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'They wore their Department of Corrections orange jerseys last night and for the first 30 minutes the Islanders played with as much passion as you'll see in a chain gang picking up trash on the side of the road. Still, the Islanders managed to turn it on against an equally fatigued team after playing a night earlier, getting even in the third both on the scoreboard and in the street justice department en route to a 3-1 win over the Sabres at the Coliseum.'
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Digity wrote:This is more a story about mental health and the lax attitude Americans have towards guns.
appicchato wrote:A 'Buddhist' would not have done what this guy did...end of...
SarathW wrote:I just start to wonder whether all human suffer from some form of mental illness!
Still Searching wrote:I never would have thought a Buddhist would commit such a sin.
'No true scotsman' fallacy.
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appicchato wrote:A 'Buddhist' would not have done what this guy did...end of...
pilgrim wrote:Who taught him to use a gun? Buddhism or the Navy?
Viscid wrote:Truly bizarre.. It'll be interesting to see how it led to this-- how someone who is attracted to a religion which so emphatically denounces violence can murder so many people.
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In Everett, Wash., in January, sheriff's detectives told The Herald that they had recently tracked down a 21-year-old man who confessed to stealing checks from people's mailboxes in Lynnwood, Wash., and then forging signatures.
According to the detectives, the man was clear about his motive: "I don't have an addiction. I don't need to use drugs," he said.
"I am doing this to show my parents that I can make it on my own, without them."
Wisconsinites in Love
• In October, Robbie Suhr, 48, of Pleasant Prairie, Wis., unsuccessfully sought the affections of the 26-year-old exchange student living with Suhr and his wife and children. According to police, a disguised Suhr approached the woman one night, intending to tie her up, leave and then return undisguised to "rescue" her. However, she fought back, sending the masked man fleeing. Police later traced the incident to Suhr.
• In Milwaukee, Jordan Cardella, 20, attempted to win back his girlfriend the hard way. Cardella convinced a buddy to shoot him, hoping for the girlfriend's sympathy and a change of heart. Although he initially requested three shots in the back, he wisely settled for one in the arm. Alas, the girlfriend continued to ignore him.
Navigational Errors
In a world of advancing technology and declining map-reading skills, some users of GPS navigators have become overly reliant on the devices. News of the Weird has reported on enough of their predicaments that the category is considered "no longer weird." However, in March in Brisbane, Australia, three Japanese students on vacation created a new standard for ignoring common sense. They were attempting to reach North Stradbroke Island, which is located about 8 miles offshore—hence, the word "Island" in the name. According to authorities cited by the local Bayside Bulletin, the driver decided to put maps and eyesight aside, in favor of the all-powerful navigator. As news spread on the Internet, photographers rushed to capture the car, which was half-buried in water and sand. (In the students' defense, the beach seemed to extend to the horizon at low tide.)
The Continuing Crisis
• The entire village (almost!) of Sodeto, Spain, shared the grand prize in the country's huge Christmas lottery in December, earning each of the 70 households the equivalent of at least $130,000. The joint purchase of tickets is a town ritual, but one resident missed the canvassing: filmmaker Costis Mitsotakis. He said he was happy that everyone else was happy.
• Make Yourselves at Home: (1) Keith Davis, 46, was caught red-handed in Ashley Murray's house in South Bend, Ind., in February and charged
with burglary. Murray, though, said she had mixed feelings because,
while there, Davis had folded Murray's clothes and vacuumed the house.
(Police said they had reason to believe that Davis thought he was in his
own home.) (2) Officials at the county courthouse in Charlotte, N.C.,
were startled to learn in January that Paul Frizzell, 30, had
commandeered a vacant office in the building and for two months had been
running his business out of it—complete with telephone, copy machine
and bulletin board, among other items.
Least Competent Criminals One of the largest methamphetamine busts in U.S. history was made in March by police in Palo Alto, Calif., with the help of the popular "Find My iPad" app. Apparently, someone at the drug house had stolen the iPad. When police turned on the owner's global-positioning app, it pointed to an apartment complex in Santa Clara County. During the search, almost 800 pounds of meth was confiscated, with a street value of about $35 million. Said the father of the iPad owner, "They have $35 million, and they can't go out and buy an iPad?"
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The Tuesday Takeaway
The American League's least productive lineup, one with only two starters toting on-base percentages higher than .310, is not supposed to collect 23 hits in a game against Verlander. But on Tuesday, the White Sox did.
Even the most productive hitter in the league is not supposed to collect four hits off of Verlander in the same game, much less to tie an American League record with six base knocks in a nine-inning contest that Verlander started for the opposing team. But on Tuesday, Alex Rios did both.
If the internet did not exist, box scores, statistics, and standings were not circulated, and scouting reports were unavailable, the Tigers would have known nothing about the White Sox heading into the opener of the first series between the teams this season. They might have left Comerica Park down on their hopes of securing a second consecutive division title after watching the team with which they jockeyed for much of 2012 slap 12 hits off Verlander and plate six runs against the bullpen. But the Tigers were in first place, the White Sox 14 games behind them in the cellar, and none of those information sources could have foretold the shelling that took place in Detroit on Tuesday night.
Rios picked up the visitors' first hit with a single to right in the opening frame. He raised both his hit total and the team's to two with a triple in the top of the third. Between that two-out three-bagger and Rios' next knock, a single in the fifth inning, only Dayan Viciedo and Alexei Ramirez added to the White Sox' tally. With five-ninths of its offensive innings in the books, Chicago had five hits and no runs. Apart from a dearth of high-90s readings on the radar gun, this was a typical Verlander start.
Except that in the ensuing four frames, the White Sox scored 11 times on 18 hits.
Five of the runs and seven of the hits were charged to Verlander, who was pulled four out-less batters into the eighth inning after throwing his 112th pitch of the night: a 92-mph fastball that Conor Gillaspie turned around for a single. Gillaspie also made the third out of the top half of the eighth, a frame in which the White Sox sent 13 batters to the plate. Between his plate appearances, the visitors tacked on five runs to the two that scored on a homer by Adam Dunn off of Verlander earlier in the inning. Six hits, all of them singles, in a seven-batter span, brought home three superfluous insurance runs in the top of the ninth.
Verlander left with a dozen knocks on his line for just the third time in his career and the first this season. The White Sox combined for more hits than any team had collected in any game, regardless of the number of innings played, in nearly two years. And Rios made all sorts of history, from the unique four-hit feat against Verlander to the six-hit outburst that gave him ample opportunities to utilize his speed.
Down in the dumps with a lethargic offense, a four-game losing streak, and the third-worst record in the league, the White Sox needed a jolt. The Coffee, Alabama, native supplied it in the 11-4 win—in his words, "the most fun [they've] had in quite a while."
Tuesday's Matchup in Review
As expected, Hamels' meetings with Ian Desmond were brief—and, as had previously been the case, most of them went the pitcher's way. Desmond went 1-for-4 with an eighth-inning single; he flied out once and grounded out twice. One of the two grounders was a 4-6-3 double play that put the kibosh on a possible first-inning rally, coming on the heels of a leadoff single by the newest member of the Nationals, Scott Hairston.
Hamels coaxed both the twin killing and the sixth-inning slow roller to short with cutters under the hands. Desmond's single came on a grooved, 1-0 fastball, and it followed another knock from Hairston and preceded a walk drawn by Bryce Harper. Unfortunately for the Nats, Hamels clamped down on their hopes of coming back by fanning Ryan Zimmerman and inducing a harmless fly ball from Werth to erase the bases-loaded jam.
Desmond, who was 5-for-28 against Hamels coming into the game, is now 6-for-32. And Hamels remains the only big-league lefty who has faced the shortstop at least 20 times and held him to a sub-.700 OPS.
Matchup of the Day
Nova, who allowed a whopping 87 extra-base hits in 170 1/3 innings of work last year, posted a 6.48 ERA in three-plus April starts before departing two innings into his fourth with elbow inflammation. He spent a month on the disabled list, made two relief appearances in May—including a five-frame appearances highlighted by an immaculate inning—then went down to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and finally earned his way back in late June. Nova's most recent outing, a complete-game victory over the Orioles in which he allowed two runs and fanned 11, was the most impressive of his 68 career starts.
Once a four-pitch hurler with a standard fastball, curveball, slider, changeup mix, Nova has effectively eschewed the latter two offerings, using them only as show-me pitches to keep hitters guessing. His curveball is significantly more effective, and it was his primary weapon against Buck Showalter's lineup on July 5.
The power hook induced 10 swings and misses in 33 tries, far more than his fastball and sinker, even though the hard stuff sat in the mid 90s and touched 97 mph. Expect him to lean on it again tonight, particularly against the Royals' best bats.
One of those middle-of-the-order hitters is Hosmer, who—after a prolonged power outage—has hit .319/.360/.558 since the beginning of June. The 23-year-old has slugged eight homers over that 150-plate-appearance span, to go with seven doubles and a triple. He's also walked 10 times since June 1 against only 15 strikeouts.
Hosmer's home run off of Nova came on a center-cut fastball on May 12, 2011; it was the second big fly of his major-league career, and it came on the first major-league pitch that Nova threw him. Three months later, on August 16, he added a double on a hanging slider, the fifth pitch of an at-bat in which Nova alternated his breaking pitches: slider, curve, slider, curve, slider. But that was a different Nova, a pitcher who employed a deeper arsenal instead of honing in on the two or three offerings that were producing the best results. Hosmer is likely to see a two-pitch, fastball-curveball mix tonight.
Based on the above data from Hosmer's Brooks Baseball hitter card, that could give Nova the edge. The first baseman's recent surge has come largely on the strength of his fastball and changeup hitting. He has never handled curves and sliders well, hitting .214 on the former and .187 on the latter in his big-league career, and although the results have improved over the past month and change, Nova's strengths on the mound appear to match Hosmer's weaknesses in the box.
Of course, Hosmer has proven over the past five weeks—and in his handful of encounters with Nova—that he can punish location mistakes. If Nova reverts to his mistake-prone 2012 form, he is likely to pay the price (7:05 p.m. ET).
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Daniel Rathman is an author of Baseball Prospectus. Follow @danielrathman
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Minor quibble about the White Sox last night: how could Robin Ventura possibly bat Jeff Keppinger 5th and Gordon Beckham 8th? I fail to see how one could conclude that Keppinger is a better batter at this point in time.
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Contreras nearly ready to join Pirates' relief corps
MILWAUKEE -- The bridge to the Pirates' yard will always have Roberto Clemente's name on it, but the bridge to Pirates closer Jason Grilli will have a new span when the club returns to PNC Park.
Barring any unforeseen setbacks, Jose Contreras will be signed to a Major League contract for Friday night's opener of a five-game homestand.
Contreras completed his rehab from last June's Tommy John surgery with another scoreless inning in Triple-A Indianapolis' Tuesday morning game.
"We're thinking of bringing him back Friday for the opener of the series with Washington," manager Clint Hurdle said. "If he feels well [Wednesday], that's what we anticipate."
Activating Contreras will probably again shorten the stay of Bryan Morris, who was called up Tuesday in place of Jonathan Sanchez when the left-hander was designated for assignment.
In a total of six relief appearances while working his way up the Pirates' Minor League chain, Contreras logged seven innings and allowed three runs, walking one and striking out eight.
Contreras, a 41-year-old Cuban right-hander, will be resuming a Major League career consisting of 292 appearances, the last 101 in relief for the 2010-12 Phillies.
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Ginkgo Biloba
Veterinarian Reviewed on May 31, 2012 by Paulina Nelega, RH
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Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo Biloba, also known as the Maidenhair tree, Buddha's Fingernails, Flying Moth Leaf and Duck-foot, is a large deciduous tree. The Ginkgo tree has a large trunk with gray colored bark that has a very cracked appearance. The leaves are green with subtle hints of yellow and are fan shaped. When the tree is very old the branches take on a crown shape. Ginkgo trees produce flowers as well as fruit. Male flowers have five to six elongated pendulous catkins and have a light yellow color. Female flowers are solitary, long-stalked and round-shaped. They are followed by yellowish fruits that have a very foul smell when ripe. The tree is often planted as a shade tree along city streets due to its disease and pollution resistance. Gender of the tree makes a big difference to city planners. If it is a male tree it is left to continue growing. However many female trees are removed due to the offensive smell of the rotting fruits. Unfortunately it does take 20 years to find out the gender of the trees.
Eastern Uses
Products made from Ginkgo are derived primarily from the leaves. There is only one known surviving species of Ginkgo family and thus makes it a valued 200 million year old living fossil. Most modern day harvesting is from plantation groves found in France, China and South Carolina in the United States of America.
The Ginkgo leaf is an herbal remedy that is traced back to 15th century China. Leaves were harvested and used for "benefiting the brain", Lung disorders such as coughs, asthma symptoms and even to quell diarrhea. The leaves have been brewed as a tea and the leaves were applied topically to the skin for sores of the skin and to remove freckles.
Western Uses
Modern uses incorporate the abovementioned treatments and have also been found to be beneficial for:
• Allergic inflammatory responses
• Mental alertness, senility, dementia, improving memory, balancing mood swings, treating Morbus Alzheimer, disruptive concentration and other symptoms of cerebrovascular insufficiency
• Increasing circulation, decreasing varicose veins, stabilizing irregular heartbeats
• Seed extract has been used for treating Tinnitus or constant ringing in the ears
As Ginkgo does increase blood flow it has been beneficial in the increase of blood flow to the genital regions. It stimulates the endothelium and has been noted as being effective for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
Scientists are using Ginkgo to study the benefits in stroke treatments and prevention. It is thought that by using Ginkgo extracts it will alleviate blood clots from developing and increase blood flow to the brain. There is also research suggesting that Ginkgo can reduce brain damage from inhibiting free-radicals after a stroke occurs. Due to its natural anti-inflammatory properties it may make it a viable option in the treatment of multiple sclerosis and organ transplant patients.
In Europe, Ginkgo extracts are among the best selling herbal medicine and remedies found. There are more than four hundred scientific clinical studies conducted on Ginkgo since the later part of the 1950's. The beneficial part of the Ginkgo extract is thought to be from a compound called flavone glycosides and from a unique compound called ginkgolides. These are rather potent inhibitors of platelet-activating factors causing development of various inflammatory, cardiovascular and other respiratory ailments.
The other important beneficial effect from Ginkgo is its strong antioxidant properties. It scours reactive oxygen, known as free-radicals, from the body especially vital areas such as the brain, cardiovascular system and the central nervous system. Due to this ability, it makes it among the top promising treatments of declining brain functions brought on by aging.
Forms of Ginkgo Biloba
The seeds are a delicacy in Chinese cuisine and are usually roasted and eaten or are used in various soups, stews and stir fry. The seed can also be pressed for delicate tasting edible oil.
Preparation of Ginkgo for consumption is fairly straight forward. The leaves can be dried and used as a tea. As Ginkgo is an astringent herb and bittersweet, it dilates the bronchial tube, surrounding blood vessels and can help control allergic responses.
To get the most benefit from Ginkgo though, it must be concentrated by commercially extracting it. This process has predictable effects from the highly concentrated Ginkgo leaf extract.
Although the benefits of Ginkgo can help so many people, there are some that show hypersensitivity to Ginkgo leaf extracts. These cases are rare and have been found to result in intestinal and gastrointestinal upsetting, mild headaches and slight allergic reactions of the skin. If one ingests a large amount of Ginkgo along with several seeds, headaches, diarrhea, vomiting and dermatitis can occur. As it naturally increases blood flow it may increase the effects from blood thinner medications, so be sure to inform your physician if you take Ginkgo and are concerned as to how it will react.
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SEEING English netball's finest hour overshadowed by a bothersome ball boy may have been a kick in the ribs, but head coach Anna Mayes believes the historic series win over Australia has still propelled the sport to new levels of popularity.
Swindonian Mayes masterminded the nation's first series win over the world's number one side with a 51-49 victory at Wembley Arena on Wednesday, on the back of Sunday's 58-53 victory in the first Test - only the third time England had beaten their old rivals.
The Wembley win gave England an unassailable 2-0 lead in the best of three series ahead of the final clash at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham tomorrow.
Mayes spent much of yesterday fulfilling national media commitments as her sport was thrust into the spotlight, yet the fact such a significant achievement played second fiddle to the altercation between Chelsea's Eden Hazard and a Swansea ball boy underlined the work that still needs to be done to secure netball a regular place among the back pages.
"We were the second lead story on the BBC," said Mayes. "The fact that we were below a story about a football ball boy is obviously frustrating but getting the coverage we have is definitely a step in the right direction.
"I think it's a real shame but we can't shy away from the fact that the likes of football and rugby are the most popular sports in this country.
"The sport will only grow in popularity with the help of the media. "We are very fortunate that Sky Sports now broadcast the Superleague and it's our responsibility to put on an entertaining show to keep the public interested.
"What has been a real pleasant surprise is the reaction to this series. We're getting recognised by Joe Bloggs in the street and it shows that there has been a real increase in public awareness.
"I would love these girls to get the recognition they deserve. They are full-time athletes who are also holding down full-time jobs and the pressure that puts on them is immense. They deserve to be household names."
England had trailed at the end of the first period on Wednesday, but a new-found belief on the back of victory in game one underpinned a fine comeback.
Former Lawn player Mayes expects England's wounded rivals to come out all guns blazing in Birmingham.
She said: "We'd be disappointed if we didn't get some sort of reaction from them on Saturday.
"I believe it's Australia Day too so that gives them an added incentive.
"It's still absolutely critical to us that we win again in terms of building that momentum, we're still not as consistent as we'd like to be so that's something we're working on."
A 3-0 whitewash will further bolster the England buzz - the perfect platform for an assault on the 2014 Commonwealth Games crown, after netball missed out on London 2012 and the huge publicity boost that went with it.
Mayes added: "It was disappointing not to be included at the Olympics. "The way the whole nation got behind Team GB was fantastic and we hope they'll do the same for us at the Commonwealths in Glasgow next year.
"That will provide us with a great platform to boost the sport further."
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"A Special Message from Barack"
On January 2nd, 2008, the eve of the Iowa caucus, the Obama campaign released this video. It's a message from candidate Obama to caucus-goers, setting out what he'd do if elected President:
"…fix health care, make college affordable, become energy independent, and end this war."
Four years later, here's what we've accomplished:
Reformed our health care system by introducing the Affordable Care Act, making sure that millions more Americans will have access to good, affordable health care.
Made college more affordable by doubling funding for Pell Grants and introducing student loan reform.
Made progress toward energy independence by increasing domestic oil and gas production, introducing historic fuel efficiency standards, and doubling funding for clean energy.
Ended the war in Iraq.
Tomorrow, voters in Iowa will go to the caucus again to support President Obama. Join them by saying you're in for 2012.


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[Note: this is a regular feature of GeneaBloggers which highlights new genealogy and family history-related blogs as well as those recently discovered by members of GeneaBloggers. Use the Suggest A Blog! link in the menu bar to pass along information on new blogs.]
There are 17 newly-discovered genealogy and family-history related blogs that we've located this week for a total of 1,013 genealogy blogs on our list! Remember to try and help out these new blogs by:
– using the Follow feature if the blog is hosted on Blogger
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– adding a comment on their blog saying "hi" and "welcome"
Here are this week's new listings:
Australian Genealogy Journeys
Blog type: Australian genealogy, Individual family history
Let me introduce myself, I am a 25-year-old hobby genealogist and family historian from Australia. I have been researching my family history for about seven years now and I enjoy it tremendously!
I am predominantly of Irish heritage, with some English and a little Welsh. Somewhere back there I know I have Scottish as well!! And there is a family story of some Spanish ancestry too…oh if only I could solve that mystery!
On this blog, I hope to share all my ideas, tips, news, links, reviews, discoveries, successes and failures, brick walls and other bits and pieces related to my family history research!
I have a particular interest in the use of computers and technology in family history research and enjoy using the Internet, databases and various software to track down my ancestors. However, I also like to research using primary documents in archives and family collections. There is nothing like reading the original document and knowing that your ancestor once held that piece of paper and signed their name!
I also have an interest in local and Australian history and have completed a graduate diploma in local, family and applied history at University. I hope someday I may be able to pursue my interests as part of my day job!
I hope that I can use this blog not only to further my own research, but to help others in their research also!!
Ciccolella Family History
Blog type: Individual family history, Italian genealogy
I have been researching my Italian family history for several years. My grandfather John Ciccolella came to the US from Pettorano sul Gizio, Italy in 1912. During my time researching, I have found many interesting notes, stories and obits from Pettorano sul Gizio, Italy. My hope is to assist others during their "blast to the past". If you have something to add, please do so together we can help others. Thanks, and God Bless.
Four Wisconsin Families: Reardon, Cannon, O'Keeffe, McCole
Blog type: Individual family history, Midwest genealogy, Wisconsin genealogy
Covering the Reardon, Cannon, O'Keefe and McCole families in Calumet, Outagamie, St. Croix, Waupaca counties of Wisconsin.
Haverford College Libraries, Quaker and Special Collections
Blog type: Genealogy library blogs, Pennsylvania genealogy
Visiting: The collections are open to all. Researchers—especially those visiting from a distance—are encouraged tocontact Special Collections before coming to use the collections. Upon arrival you will be asked to sign in, provide identification showing name and address, and give an indication of the type of research you will be performing. Belongings are stored in a secure area and we ask that only paper, pencil, and a laptop computer, if desired, be brought into the reading room. Our reading room is enabled with a wireless internet connection.
Location: Quaker and Special Collections is located in Haverford College's Magill Library in Haverford, Pennsylvania, less than ten miles from the center of Philadelphia, accessible by car and by public transportation.
Iowa State University Special Collections Blog
Blog type: Genealogy library blog, Iowa genealogy, Midwest genealogy
The Special Collections and University Archives Department of Iowa State University (ISU) is located in Parks Library in the city of Ames. Created in 1969, the department's mission is to identify, select, preserve, create access to, provide reference assistance for, and promote the use of rare and unique research materials that support the major research areas (including agriculture and rural life, life sciences, and engineering) of Iowa State University.
Our staff consists of four professional archivists and librarians, three full time staff members, and several student workers. Most of the blog posts are written by Laura Sullivan, Assistant Archivist in the Special Collections Department.
Long Lost Relatives
Blog type: Individual family history, Midwest genealogy, Nebraska genealogy
This is a story of my family history journey. I'm already quite active on Ancestry.com, but wanted to expand my research over a wider internet base. I'm hoping that a variety of long lost family members will be able to connect and share family history information on our allied families. Are we related? If so, I'd love to hear from you. Email me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Moore Houston Robertson Genealogy
Blog type: Individual family history
This genealogy site covers surnames Moore, Houston, Robertson, Brown, Baugh, Smith, Camp, Ballard, Williams, Harrison, Davis, Milam, Arthur, Walker, and many more.
My Family Research Adventures
Blog type: Individual family history
I have been doing genealogy for about 30 years. Over that time I have collected a lot of information, both from official records and from other people. At times I disagree with either the record or the conclusion someone has come to, here I will try to explain myself and my reasons for the disagreements. When needed I will try and present my case in a logical manner. Also I will post some of my brickwalls for others to see and maybe help me. I am hopeing from time to time to just list my research goals for a particular person or family, so I can find the to do list.
One Pilot's War
Blog type: Diary blog, Individual family history
Several months ago, the basement at my mother's house flooded. As we cleaned up after the water receded, we found several boxes that had not been opened in many years. In these boxes were letters sent by my grandfather during World War Two.
He was a pilot assigned to the 341st Fighter Squadron in the Pacific Campaign and over the course of his service sent several hundred letters home to my grandmother. These letters span the time from his flight training to his trip back to the States at the end of the war.
I have recently begun sorting and transcribing these letters so that they can be preserved for my family and for anyone else that my have an interest in how World War Two looked to one American pilot. As I work my way through these letter I will be posting them here along with the many pictures my grandfather took throughout the war.
So That's Where I Get It From
Blog type: Individual family history, UK genealogy
I know that I get a certain subconscious action of rubbing my knee from my Mum and we both know we get this from her Mum, my Grandmother. But, where did my Grandmother get it from? Was it her Dartnell Father's family or her Dickens Mother's family? I wonder if I will ever find out!
So, who do I get my creativeness from? Who do I get my wonderful ideas (well I think they are) from? The questions are endless and no doubt there are little clues in the discoveries I make along the way.
I have been seriously researching my ancestors for about 20 years or so. I have made some wonderful discoveries and now also have even more questions that they have set me! And I have lost count at the number of brick walls I am waiting to knock through with different lines on both sides of my family.
Because my thoughts jump from one thing to another (now, who do I get that from?) I am not sure this blog and the other pages I have made will follow on in some proper order, so please be patient with me while I just prattle on about this, that and the other regarding the discoveries, mysteries and surprises I have found along the way while delving into this fascinating hobby of family history research.
If anything I write here is useful to you or you can help by suggesting possible other avenues for me to follow, I would love to hear from you and of course, if any of the family names I am researching are yours too, please let me know. Check out the Contact Page for details.
Thanks for taking the time to read all of this, I hope there is something that could be of interest to you.
The Genealogy Geek
Blog type: Genealogy technology blog
Bill Puller is a freelance writer, amateur genealogist and fan of all things digital. He is the creator and host of former The Genealogy Tech Podcast, and has published articles in Internet Genealogy, Family Chronicle and Discovering Family History magazines.
The San José State University Special Collections & Archives
Blog type: California genealogy, Genealogy library blog
The purpose of this blog is to is to help students develop strong research and analytical skills using primary resources in original and digital formats. It is the goal of the SJSU Special Collections & Archives to support the teaching and learning goals of students, faculty, and the broader scholarly community. The archives can serve as the laboratory to study original and digital materials and is a gateway to life learning. The "discovery method" is a primary feature of historical methods, which is based on the premise that students need guidance in locating, accessing, and analyzing primary sources. The resources listed on this blog are local in identity, however, the principles expressed are universal.
The Top Shelf, University of Texas, San Antonio Libraries Special Collections
Blog type: Genealogy library blog, Texas genealogy
The Special Collections Department serves as the Library's repository for the university's primary source materials, including manuscripts, rare books, and university archives. Our mission is to preserve a clearly-defined set of primary sources and make those resources accessible to all. Our collections support casual inquiry and serious scholarship; we play an active and creative role in the teaching and research missions of UTSA.
Supporting the university's accent to premier research university status, Special Collections sustains the university's teaching, research and outreach mission by acquiring ,preserving and digitizing primary resources for use by students and scholars at UTSA and from around the world.
University of Kentucky Archives and the Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History
Blog type: Appalachian genealogy, Genealogy library blog, Kentucky genealogy
The archives and oral history programs are units within Special Collections and Digital Programs (SCDP) at the University of Kentucky Libraries
The archives has more than 30,000 cubic feet of papers, records, moving and still images that document the people, places, and events that have shaped Kentucky's history and culture. The archives supports the programs of the University by preserving its past and by providing source materials which will further scholarship and research. The archives focuses on Kentucky related manuscripts, audio-visual materials, university archives, and public policy.
The Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History is internationally recognized for its outstanding collection of over 6,000 oral history interviews. Over 500 interviews are consulted annually by researchers worldwide. The number of interviews available on the World Wide Web continues to grow, providing greater access to the collection. The Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History is currently developing the Online Oral History Projects Initiative, to offer searchable, full text transcripts on the World Wide Web.
This blog is a way for SCDP staff to share news and items of interest with the public. Please let us know what you think.
University of Montana, Missoula, Archives & Special Collections at the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
Blog type: Genealogy library blogs, Montana genealogy
Located on the 4th floor of the Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections contains some of the most unique and valuable printed items in the state of Montana. The K. Ross Toole Archives is the location of a large number of unpublished materials relating to the people and history of western Montana, as well as the history of The University of Montana. Our holdings include letters and diaries of Montana pioneers; the congressional papers of Montana politicians including James E. Murray, Pat Williams, and Mike Mansfield; and nearly 100,000 historic photographs. Special Collections houses a number of rare and valuable books, as well as state documents, maps, and pamphlets. Our strongest collections relate to the history of Montana and the region, but we also have outstanding and unusual items drawn from a wide range of disciplines, from British and American literature to the natural sciences.
Writing True – Tips to Write and Share Your Family History
Blog type: Write Your Family History
Jennifer Swan is a writer and small business entrepreneur.
For years, Jennifer has wanted to share her family's remarkable story. She knew witnesses to the historic 1950 event weren't going to be around forever and the task of documenting Florence and Henry's story became ever more important.
Jennifer has spent years researching religious journals and newspaper accounts depicting Marian apparitions. She has listened to heart-felt memories shared by her father and spent countless hours reading her grandmother's journals.
Jennifer lives in a historic community with her husband and three children.
Your Future, Your Past
Blog type: Genealogy vendor blog
If you like Who Do You Think You Are?, you'll love exploring in the Family Forest® National Treasure Edition. For some of the episodes (please see previous blog posts about Sarah Jessica Parker and Brooke Shields), it continues on well beyond where the program leaves off.
© 2010, copyright Thomas MacEntee


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Ohio Tourism Month
Friday, May 22, 2009
Barnes & Noble
832 N. Lexington-Springmill Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906
Presented By: Division of Travel & Tourism
May is Ohio Tourism month. Barnes & Noble is sponsoring a variety of events throughout the month that include displays, kids events, Bookfair, demonstrations, story time, author signings and more. Additional information is available at the Barnes & Noble location at 832 N. Lexington-Springmill Rd. for dates and times of the day's events.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville branch of the American Red Cross on Tuesday morning sent two volunteers to the Northeast to help with the damage left by Hurricane Sandy.
They're headed to neighborhoods where people have lost power to pass out food and water and provide assistance.
The Red Cross assessed the damage Tuesday morning and put the volunteers on the road about 10 a.m. en route to New Jersey. The director said they were prepared to send up to 100 people to the Northeast region if necessary.
"People are hurting, but when they see us drive up, they know we're there to help, nothing else," eight-year volunteer Larry Lightfoot said. "They know we're there to help them."
Sandy could do an estimated $20 billion in economic damage, according to the latest statistics.
Red Cross crews were ready to go into those neighborhoods where homes have been flooded and power is out to provide whatever relief they possibly can.
Just like here in Florida after a hurricane, it may be a few days before power is restored to millions. So the volunteers will likely stay for an extended period of time.
The Red Cross is sending shelter workers, volunteers to pass out food, damage assessment experts and emergency response vehicle drivers. Some of those volunteers are cross-trained and provide assistance in various ways.
"The most we've sent is 100 people," local Red Cross spokeswoman Christian Smith said. "We have a database of 400, but it's all based on the needs of those impacted areas."
The Red Cross is expecting this to be a large operation because of the size of the storm and the damage it is seeing.
Lightfoot said it's always hard seeing people suffering, but being there for them is what keeps him volunteering.
"It's the greatest feeling in the world," he said.
Officials said this is also the time when they want to remind people here locally to donate their time as a volunteer or help financially. You can do either donate or volunteer through the Red Cross' website.
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text: Symptoms and causes By Mayo Clinic Staff Print Symptoms Myelin damage and the nervous systemMyelin damage and the nervous systemIn multiple sclerosis, the protective coating on nerve fibers (myelin) in the central nervous system becomes detached and eventually destroyed. This creates a lesion that may cause numbness, pain or tingling in parts of the body. Multiple sclerosis signs and symptoms may differ greatly from person to person and over the course of the disease depending on the location of affected nerve fibers. They may include: Numbness or weakness in one or more limbs that typically occurs on one side of your body at a time, or the legs and trunk Partial or complete loss of vision, usually in one eye at a time, often with pain during eye movement Prolonged double vision Tingling or pain in parts of your body Electric-shock sensations that occur with certain neck movements, especially bending the neck forward (Lhermitte sign) Tremor, lack of coordination or unsteady gait Slurred speech Fatigue Dizziness Problems with bowel and bladder function When to see a doctor See a doctor if you experience any of the above symptoms for unknown reasons. Disease courseMost people with MS have a relapsing-remitting disease course. They experience periods of new symptoms or relapses that develop over days or weeks and usually improve partially or completely. These relapses are followed by quiet periods of disease remission that can last months or even years. Small increases in body temperature can temporarily worsen signs and symptoms of MS, but these aren't considered disease relapses. About 60 to 70 percent of people with relapsing-remitting MS eventually develop a steady progression of symptoms, with or without periods of remission, known as secondary-progressive MS. The worsening of symptoms usually includes problems with mobility and gait. The rate of disease progression varies greatly among people with secondary-progressive MS. Some people with MS experience a gradual onset and steady progression of signs and symptoms without any relapses. This is known as primary-progressive MS. CausesThe cause of multiple sclerosis is unknown. It's considered an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues. In the case of MS, this immune system malfunction destroys myelin (the fatty substance that coats and protects nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord). Myelin can be compared to the insulation coating on electrical wires. When the protective myelin is damaged and nerve fiber is exposed, the messages that travel along that nerve may be slowed or blocked. The nerve may also become damaged itself. It isn't clear why MS develops in some people and not others. A combination of genetics and environmental factors appears to be responsible. Risk factorsThese factors may increase your risk of developing multiple sclerosis: Age. MS can occur at any age, but most commonly affects people between the ages of 15 and 60. Sex. Women are about twice as likely as men are to develop MS. Family history. If one of your parents or siblings has had MS, you are at higher risk of developing the disease. Certain infections. A variety of viruses have been linked to MS, including Epstein-Barr, the virus that causes infectious mononucleosis. Race. White people, particularly those of Northern European descent, are at highest risk of developing MS. People of Asian, African or Native American descent have the lowest risk. Climate. MS is far more common in countries with temperate climates, including Canada, the northern United States, New Zealand, southeastern Australia and Europe. Certain autoimmune diseases. You have a slightly higher risk of developing MS if you have thyroid disease, type 1 diabetes or inflammatory bowel disease. Smoking. Smokers who experience an initial event of symptoms that may signal MS are more likely than nonsmokers to develop a second event that confirms relapsing-remitting MS. ComplicationsPeople with multiple sclerosis also may develop: Muscle stiffness or spasms Paralysis, typically in the legs Problems with bladder, bowel or sexual function Mental changes, such as forgetfulness or mood swings Depression Epilepsy Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic OverviewDiagnosis Aug. 04, 2017 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter References AskMayoExpert. What is multiple sclerosis? 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Pathogenesis, clinical features, and diagnosis of pediatric multiple sclerosis. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed April 5, 2014. Kantarci OH, et al. Novel immunomodulatory approaches for the management of multiple sclerosis. Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics. 2014;95:32. Olek MJ. Treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis in adults. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Dec. 16, 2014. Olek MJ. Treatment of acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis in adults. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed April 4, 2014. Wingerchuk DM. Multiple sclerosis: Current and emerging disease-modifying therapies and treatment strategies. Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 2014;89:225. Pizzorno JE, et al. Textbook of Natural Medicine. 4th ed. St. Louis, Mo.: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier; 2013. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed April 4, 2014. Olek MJ. Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in adults. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Jan. 2, 2015. Polman, C, et al. Diagnostic Criteria for Multiple Sclerosis: 2010 Revisions to the McDonald Criteria. Annals of Neurology. 2011;69:292. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ana.22366/pdf. Patient information: Multiple sclerosis. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Jan. 2, 2015. Olek MJ. Symptom management of multiple sclerosis in adults. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Jan. 2, 2015. Yadav Y, et al. Summary of evidence-based guideline: Complementary and alternative medicine in multiple sclerosis. Neurology. 2014;82:1083. Riggin EA. Decision Support System. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Jan. 20, 2015. National MS Society. Network of Pediatric MS Centers. Accessed Feb. 10, 2015. http://www.nationalmssociety.org/What-is-MS/Who-Gets-MS/Pediatric-MS/Care-for-Pediatric-MS-%28Centers-of-Excellence%29. Rodriguez M. Plasmapheresis in acute episodes of fulminant CNS inflammatory demyelination. Neurology. 1993;43:1100. Deb C. 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SAN FRANCISCO - A Sacramento traveler's dog was lost on a flight to British Columbia when the dog escaped after being was taken out of a crate for a bathroom break.
Julia Kulic was flying Air Canada with her white greyhound, Larry, at San Francisco Airport, when her flight was delayed, according to CBS Sacramento.
The cargo crew and airport employees immediately began searching, putting up posters, calling local shelters and broke the news to Kulic.
"I specifically, specifically said the dog was never to be taken out of the carrier unless he was in a completely enclosed area," Kulic said. "All Italian Greyhound-or almost any dog, and especially an Italian Greyhound is going to be scared. Their only defense mechanisms are fight-or-flight-any animal has fight-or-flight and this is a flight dog."
Kulic said she was trying to get the dog to a new owner in Canada since Larry's original owner had died.
Air Canada's website says an animal safety and comfort are top priority, but then the airline sent an email to CBS Sacramento that was likely meant for a coworker on how to handle the situation.
"I think I would just ignore, it is local news doing a story on a lost dog. Their entire government is shut down and about to default and this is how the US media spends its time…." the email said.
The email was shown to Kulic, who said, "I'm absolutely horrified that they don't take any more seriously than they have."
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Contact Assistant Webster
20 December 2014
This alphabetical listing of local history books by community name
and some of the Calgary-area repositories (below)
where they may be located was compiled by Judie Riddell
& Marlene Knott in 1999 in order that those conducting
research into Alberta's history and family history, might have ready
access to what kinds of information are available.
Our volunteers have consulted the repositories in question; we
do not necessarily have a copy of the books listed, knowledge of
exact postal addresses, or whether they are still in print.
In the case of the Calgary
Public Library, University
of Calgary, and Glenbow Museum Collections & Research, inter-library loan arrangements are
available for those who are not in the Calgary area. See also Friesens for local histories that may still be in print. Another way to try
and get your own copy of a local history is to research the postal
address of the publisher/author. This can frequently be found by
visiting the National
Library of Canada website and searching for the title in question.
This Local Histories listing is also available as a paper publication.


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Pre-HIV Test Counseling Intervention to Reduce HIV Infection Risk Behavior in Men Who Are Not HIV Infected
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|HIV Infections
|Behavioral: Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention
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|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double (Participant, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Prevention
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|Changing Sexual Behavior in Gay Male Repeat HIV Testers: A Randomized Trial of a Single Session Counseling Intervention
- Reduction in HIV infection risk behavior; measured at Months 6 and 12 [ Time Frame: 6 and 12 months ]
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|August 2002
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|September 2005
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|September 2005 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
In San Francisco, HIV infection rates among men who have tested for HIV three or more times is almost triple the HIV infection rates of all other testers. Past research has shown that HIV uninfected gay and bisexual men who receive counseling are less likely to engage in high-risk sexual behavior. Counseling provided by trained mental health professionals within a clinical study setting helped individuals identify and re-evaluate their "self-justifications," which are their thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs when deciding to engage in unprotected sex. This study will focus on implementing a "real-world" counseling intervention designed specifically for men who are at the greatest risk of becoming infected with HIV: men who engage in high-risk sexual activity with other men and who repeatedly test for HIV. This specialized intervention will be administered by trained paraprofessional counselors during a pre-test counseling session prior to an HIV test. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the specialized pre-test counseling intervention versus a standard pre-test counseling intervention in promoting safer sexual activity among HIV uninfected men. The men will have reported having unprotected sex with males of unknown HIV status or known HIV infection.
This 12-month study will enroll 300 men who will be recruited upon scheduling an anonymous HIV test at the participating clinic. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the enhanced pre-test counseling session or a standard pre-test counseling session prior to an HIV test. Outcome measurements will be assessed 6 and 12 months after the counseling session and will include self-reports of unprotected anal sex with non-primary partners and reported satisfaction levels with the pre-test counseling.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- History of two or more HIV antibody tests prior to study entry
- History of at least one episode of unprotected anal intercourse (receptive or insertive) within 12 months prior to study entry
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of injection drug use within 12 months of study enrollment
- Insufficient proficiency in English
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00218699
|United States, California
|UCSF AIDS Health Project
|San Francisco, California, United States, 94102
|Principal Investigator:
|James W. Dilley, MD
|UCSF AIDS Health Project
|Principal Investigator:
|William J. Woods, PhD
|UCSF Center for AIDS Prevention Studies
|Responsible Party:
|James W. Dilley, MD/Principal Investigator, University of California, San Francisco - Department of Psychiatry
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00218699 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
R01MH065138 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|Study First Received:
|September 16, 2005
|Last Updated:
|August 2, 2013
Keywords provided by University of California, San Francisco:
MSM Men Who Have Sex with Men
Men Who Have Sex With Men
HIV Counseling and Testing
HIV Seronegativity
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
Slow Virus Diseases
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017


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Sweat Science
Sweat Science is a column about the science of training and fitness. With "what does the evidence show?" as his mantra, author Alex Hutchinson looks for the latest studies on all topics related to the science of fitness, ranging from neuroscience to nutrition, and takes a hard look at what they do (and don't) tell us about how to run faster or live longer.
About the Author
Alex Hutchinson is a former physicist and national-class runner, and a National Magazine Award-winning science journalist. His latest book is called Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights? Fitness Myths, Training Truths and Other Surprising Discoveries from the Science of Exercise. Follow @sweatscience on Twitter.


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Men's Journal Shows GR Some Love
Well, Newsweek may have called Grand Rapids a dying city, but it seems that Men's Journal disagrees with them.
As part of the annual Best Places to Live feature, Men's Journal selected Grand Rapids as the Best Place to Take a Chance on a Crazy Idea, citing its support of start-ups and creativity.
In addition to our support of all things creative, we were praised for being eco-friendly as well as having an abundant amount of walkable areas.


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What does it mean when food has been "genetically modified"?
Genetically modified (GM), or genetically engineered (GE), foods are made from plants that have had traits in their DNA changed. Scientists take genes – the pieces of DNA that differentiate living things – from one plant or animal and insert them into another organism. These plants are also known as genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
The purpose of genetically modifying plants is to make them better in some way. So a corn plant, for example, might have a gene added that makes it more nutritious, more tolerant of weather or growing conditions, or more resistant to herbicides, insects, or diseases.
The first crops to be genetically modified in the United States were corn, soybeans, and cotton. Many processed foods, which contain large quantities of corn and soy, contain GMOs. In 2012, about 90 percent of all corn and soybeans planted in the United States were genetically engineered varieties.
Other GM crops currently allowed in the U.S. food and feed supply are alfalfa, canola, chicory, corn, cotton, flax, papaya, plum, potato, rice, soybean, squash, sugar beet, and tomato.
The same approach can be used to develop genetically engineered animals for medical and research purposes, as well as for food. Some are in development, including a type of salmon that grows to market size more quickly, but so far the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved these for commercial use.
Other genetically modified animals that have made headlines recently include a cow that may produce hypoallergenic milk and a more environmentally friendly pig, though funding for that project was halted in 2012.
Could eating genetically modified foods be harmful to my child?
The answer you get depends on whom you ask about this very controversial subject. The U.S. government assures the public that any genetically modified plants or animals it has approved are safe for consumers and the environment. But there isn't consensus in the scientific community, and many groups disagree.
When it comes to food, many people believe that the more natural, the better – perhaps especially where their child is concerned. Because genetic combinations occur in the lab that aren't possible in nature, critics are concerned that playing with our food technologically may have far-reaching impacts on human health and the environment.
Allergens are one concern. That's because GMOs may introduce known – or even unknown – allergens. If a person is allergic to something in the gene that has been introduced, she'll be allergic to the new product.
There's even some concern that when you introduce a new gene into a plant, it's possible to create an entirely new allergen – causing allergic reactions in susceptible people (children in particular). And there's no good way to test these foods to make sure that won't happen.
"Testing for allergens is difficult," says Jane Rissler, a plant pathologist and a senior staff scientist at the Union of Concerned Scientists, a nonprofit public interest group.
Also, while producers and the government work under the assumption that if the original foods were safe, the new product will also be safe, opponents believe that may not necessarily be true once the organism is significantly altered.


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The big hype of the Crossfire SS 68/4500 Tank is the new regulator which comes stock on all SS series bottles. The new SS Regulator has only 3 pieces and is the first rebuildable Crossfire regulator to ever hit the market. This means you will be hard pressed to find a tank regulator that will be easier to work on or have less problems.
The Crossfire SS Tank regulator comes stock with a new mini gauge which is much smaller and lighter than the standard Crossfire tank Regulator. Both the regulator body as well as bonnet are machined with flat surfaces on the side if the regulator needs to be removed or rebuilt. Now you can do it without causing damage to the regulator.
On the safety side of the Crossfire SS 68/4500 Regulator, there are two set screws on the regulator body which hold the regulator bonnet securely onto the regulator body. In addition to that, the dual burst discs (HP and LP) will keep you safe in the event of a bottle being overfilled or a sudden spike in the regulator output pressure.
Not only is the Crossfire SS regulator light weight, but it weights much less than all of its predecessors. Also, the Crossfire SS Tank comes stock with a brass bonnet (Threaded Portion) which is much stronger and durable than some of the other standard aluminum bonnets on the market.
Overall, the Crossfire SS 68/4500 is Tank proudly made in the US and is one of the best quality tanks on the market.
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Pacemates for 2005-06 Announced
Indiana Pacers News Release | July 28, 2005
Pacers Sports & Entertainment has announced the members of the 2005-06 Indiana Pacemates dance team. The Pacemates are the official dance team of the National Basketball Association's Indiana Pacers and perform at every Pacers home game. Veteran members returning and their hometowns are: Michelle Bowyer (Columbia City, Ind.); Nicole Fama (Rochester, N.Y.); Lindsay Gardner (Greenwood, Ind.); Sheenah Johnson (Fort Wayne, Ind.); Melanie Potesta (Indianapolis); Kimberly Reed (Fort Wayne, Ind.); Johnica Roach (Anderson, Ind.); Mallori Walker (Joliet, Ind.); Darcy Woods (Indianapolis); Tiffany Wright (Greenwood, Ind.).
The newest members to this year's squad and their hometowns are: Erin Batic (Indianapolis); Ashley Bradley (Speedway, Ind.); Kirston Hiller (Marion, Ind.); Amanda Kunda (Aberdeen, NJ/Hawley, Penn.); Erin Romine (Bloomington, Ind.).
Stacy Austin is in her fifth year as the Pacemates' choreographer and coordinator. Originally from Fort Wayne, Austin was a nine-year member of the Pacemates before taking over as choreographer/coordinator for both the Pacemates and Fever Inferno. If you would like to interview Austin, contact PS&E's Public Information Department at (317) 917-2500. If you would like to schedule either dance team for appearances, contact Austin at the aforementioned number.
Funny enough, the girls who made the tryout gallery are the ones who made the squad.


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Chris is a very affable bloke and was doing great business while I was there. Quaffs also do mail order within the M25, can host beer tasting events and cater for private functions.
There's just one problem. They've just been given four weeks' notice to vacate the site.
There was a huge outcry a few years ago when large sections of Spitalfields, a shabby but hugely popular and utterly unique market, were ripped apart and replaced by glass, concrete and upmarket, aspirational chain brands. I'd much rather eat and drink in a Giraffe or a Leon than in a Pret a Manger or a Pizza Express, but I'd also rather see these brands on the high street where they belong rather than displacing individual traders in what used to be a quintessentially London landmark.
One of the compensations of the market being done up was the opening of the food marke in 2006. It was originally intended that this should consist of butchers and bakers, but instead it's gone more boutique (hardly surprising in the context of how the rest of the market has been gentrified), with people selling artisanal bread, beer, cured meats and the obligatory three thousand different types of olive, as well as 150 speciality beers. While this luxury market-style set-up is almost becoming a brand in its own right, if you love food and drink you can't walk around a place like this without a big grin on your face.
Unless, that is, you're the manager of a chain cafe.
The big boys have protested, and insist the market is damaging their custom. Given that there was a queue of approximately fifty people waiting for a space at Leon when I passed, I can't really believe this is true. But these big shiny chains pay very high rents for the privilege of being there, and so when they complain, small, artisanal businesses are shown the door.
As things stand, you've got four weeks to enjoy the delights of Quaffs. Get down there, buy their beers, and sign the petition that the market stall holders have got up against this latest example of the homogenisation of every corner of our lives.


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Solo figures packaged and a look at the new TRU exclusive 2-packs...
For a great selection of film, comic and TV action figures and collectibles, check out BigBadToyStore.com, Urban-Collector.com, BriansToys.com, DollsAmerica.com, ClarkToys.com, ToyWiz.com, VNCToys.com, PastGenerationToys.com, MonkeyDepot.com, RPMDiecast.com, HobbyLinkJapan.com, YesAnimation.com, and SuperheroToys.com.
For a great selection of film, TV and pop culture t-shirts and apparel, check out TShirtGurus.com and 80sTees.com.
Following up on our previous story, we bring you a look at NECA's NEW MOON action figures packaged, as well as images of the new Toys"R"Us exclusive 2-packs.
In stores now, the single assortment includes all-new sculpts of Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, Jacob Black and Edward's adopted sister, Alice Cullen. Each figure comes with unique articulation and highly-accurate detailing.
Also be on the look out for Toys"R"Us exclusive 2-packs of the line, one with Jacob and Bella and the other with Edward and Alice (pictured above). These are priced at $24.99 each.
NEW MOON opens in theaters nationwide November 20, 2009.


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|I loved the combination of flavors in this side dish of lemony yellow split peas with garlic and ginger.
(Makes 6-8 small side dish servings or 4-6 main dish servings if eating as a vegetarian stew; recipe adapted slightly from The Sunset Cookbook.)
2 T extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp. finely minced garlic (about 3-4 cloves garlic; do not use minced garlic from a jar for this recipe)
2 cups yellow split peas, picked over and rinsed if needed
4 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
1 T minced fresh ginger root (do not use minced ginger from a jar for this recipe)
1 T lemon zest (grated lemon peel)
1/4 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
(I used 2 lemons to get this much grated lemon zest and fresh squeezed lemon juice.)
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
chopped cilantro to sprinkle on at serving time (optional)
additional lemon wedges to squeeze on at serving time (optional)
While split peas are resting chop cilantro and cut lemon wedges (if using.) Serve warm, with chopped cilantro and lemon wedges to guests to use at the table if desired.
South Beach Suggestions:
Other Bloggers Cook with Yellow Split Peas:
(Recipes from other blogs may not always be South Beach Diet friendly; check ingredients.)
Yellow Split Pea Soup from 101 Cookbooks
Yellow Split Pea and Sausage Soup from The Perfect Pantry
Basic Yellow Split Pea Dal from Viet World Kitchen
Yellow Split Pea Dal from The Whole Life Nutrition Kitchen
Yellow Split Pea Spread from Spicie Foodie
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Needham Says Buy Cree Before Earnings; Energy Star, China Will Be Bright Spots
Cree (CREE) is set to report fiscal first quarter earnings on Oct. 22, and Needham expects a strong showing and upbeat guidance from the LED lighting firm.
Analysts Y. Edwin Mok and Tony Grillo today boosted their target price from $74 to $80, maintaining a Buy rating on the stock. They see market share gains helping to boost LED sales past targets, while the company meets its targets for a rebound in lighting margins and cost improvements.
They also expect the Energy Star rating for Cree's bulbs to drive down prices on utility rebates while the company's "aggressive" efforts in China will yield market share wins.
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We are modeling SepQ rev/NG EPS of $393MM/$0.40, or slightly ahead of the Street and the midpt of guidance, and our DecQ rev/NG EPS of $419MM/$0.45 is above consensus of $413MM/$0.44, driven by revenue growth in LED components, recovery in lighting fixture revenue and continued momentum of bulbs sales.
Our recent checks suggests Cree has become more aggressive on its sales effort in China, enabling Cree to gain share in LED components. China represented 28% of Cree's total revenue in FY13 (Jun) and 45%+ of LED Product segment sales (our estimate). We believe Cree's efforts will have upside to LED segment revenue in SepQ, which the company had guided for flattish Q/Q, and further growth in DecQ.
Our analysis suggest GM will be largely a function of lighting margins. We believe Cree was able to complete the delayed lighting projects within the SepQ, which carry substantially better margins. Additionally, we see seasonal improvement in the commercial segment, which typically has higher margins. Finally, we believe improvements in bulb costs have started to contribute to margins.
While most Cree 40W/60W-equiv. bulbs are sold at Home Depot (N/R) for $9.97/$12.97, we found some locations, such as Bellingham, WA and several cities in New Jersey, selling the bulbs at $5 discount on local utility rebates. We believe the ENERGY STAR certification will bring substantially more rebates across the country. With prices at well below the $10 tipping point, we expect price elasticity to drive strong volume growth given the quality of Cree's bulb and HD's strong sales channel.
Canaccord was also bullish on the Energy Star rating earlier this month.


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Wage Record Interchange System
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Three components make up this plate ($8) at Kyotofu. First, a crisp tuile, delicate and dotted with toasty white sesame seeds. In the back, there's a shot glass of hojicha syrup, the nutty tea intensified a dozen times over. And then the centerpiece, a black sesame-infused sweet tofu panna cotta. Pour the hojicha syrup over the panna cotta and capture a bit of both elements in that first bite. The black sesame isn't as it potent as it looks, allowing the pure, soft and sweet tofu to shine through. It's like cross between pudding and cream, served chilled. Nibble away at the cookie—you'll be tempted to ask for another.
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Manager Tony Reid has revealed securing two wins from his first two games in charge at Walton & Hersham came more by luck than judgement.
The former Surrey Senior Cup winning Kingstonian striker took over the reins at Stompond Lane last week in the wake of James Cameron's resignation.
His arrival had an immediate impact as the Swans first beat his former club and Ryman Division One South strugglers Eastbourne Town
3-1 on Saturday and followed that up with a 2-0 win at Hythe Town on Tuesday night.
The weekend success featured a hat-trick from Swans reserve team assistant manager Nehemiah Adams, while goals from Tom Nudge and Matt Reece got the win in midweek.
It was Adams' exploits that sparked Walton into life after a miserable run of form that saw them collect one point from their previous 11 games, prior to the new manager's arrival.
And Reid admitted his debut had left him drooling.
"I saw him in training and the reserve team manager told me he'd come down as his assistant, so I thought we'd just give him a go," he said.
"There were a load of trialists we were looking at during my first training session on Thursday and there was something about him that I quite liked. He seemed a good player and could score goals.
"It was a massive gamble that paid off and wow, did it pay off.
"If a professional player had scored one of the goals he did at the weekend, the pundits would be talking about it for years.
"He is a good example for the rest of the players that you can come from absolutely nowhere and make an impact."
Reid, who featured as a player at Stompond Lane last season, was interviewed for the Swans job in the summer, but concerns over his work commitments saw him overlooked in favour of Steve Baker.
And with his new team still fighting for Ryman Division One South survival, the journeyman striker is confident a back to basics approach can guarantee their safety.
"I've always been a character in the dressing room at every club I've played for. I'm a bit from the old school and a bit from the new school," he added.
"Because I'm fresh out of the game I think I understand what this league is about and what you need to win games.
"The key thing is motivation and making my players believe they are the best thing since sliced bread, even though the table might not reflect that.
"Confidence was clearly down. That can be like a cancer in a team. You have to find a cure for it.
"The boys have got their buzz back now, but there is still work to do.
"We need to strengthen the squad and I will be looking to do that, but we have the basic tools to do the job.
"It is a case of not worrying about the teams around us, getting the points on the board and getting up the table. It is as simple as that."
Swans host Hastings United on Saturday.


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Have I mentioned that we're geocachers? Way back in 2001 I had just moved from Reno, NV to Corona, CA and didn't know a soul. I had two tiny kids and my very first internet connection. A lucky random click during my first exploration into the mighty world wide web brought me to the Geocaching.com […]
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