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People truly concerned about the welfare of animals should be thrilled with a federal judge's upholding of Ohio's new restrictions on owning the creatures. The inconvenience claimed by those who sued the state over the laws is nothing compared with the improvements to the health and well-being of the animals -- not to mention the safety of the general public - once these rules go into effect.
Everyone who remembers the horror of 48 animals killed while the public held its breath near Zanesville last year will appreciate Ohio's effort to reduce such threats to citizens and animals by requiring owners to obtain new state-issued permits by Jan. 1, 2014. Owners must pass background checks, pay fees, obtain liability insurance or surety bonds, and prove they can properly care for and control exotic animals. Animals must also have microchips implanted to aid in locating them, should they escape.
These are common-sense requirements for those who hope to keep rare and potentially dangerous animals on their property. Surely anyone who genuinely has the best interests of the animals at heart understands these much-needed changes will be only a tiny part of the financial hardship and inconvenience associated with giving them the care and protection they deserve.
If responsible owners of dogs and cats are willing to obtain licenses, pay taxes, get microchips, provide regular veterinary care and abide by laws regarding animal cruelty and public safety, why would owners of animals such as lions and tigers expect not to face even stiffer regulations?
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Sports Car Challenge
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What Are The Healthiest High Protein Foods?
High protein foods are a brilliant addition to any kitchen cupboard.This is because whey protein concentrate and whey isolate protein shakes are a fantastic source of quick digesting liquid protein.
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There's so much research around high protein diets at the moment. Shown to help with everything from losing fat to building muscle, knowing how to choose the right protein foods to use within this type of diet is key.
This is because whilst the benefits of high protein foods for building muscle and aiding recovery have long been known, it's only recently that dieticians have found certain protein foods have a high satiating effect. What this means is they can keep you feeling fuller for longer compared to foods that are rich in carbohydrates and (certain) fats. Basically they can help you lose fat too and play a key role in weight management.
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CASHEW BUTTERCashew Butter from TPW™ is an ultra-pure nut butter that contains absolutely no added sugar or salt, just loads of premium cashews and bags of flavour. Widely known for being peanut butter's "creamier cousin", it is a rich natural source of fibre and protein.
CACAO ALMOND NUT BUTTERWe call it The Craving Killer! A deft name for something that's so super healthy yet awesomely powerful at helping a sweet tooth stay on the right side of the tracks. Our Cacao Almond Nut Butter is an indulgent, chocolatey beast made with only 100% natural ingredients. A true nutty pleasure with the unique ability to be both indulgent and healthy, it has a rich and luxurious taste and texture & is a perfect source of good fats, fibre and superhero type energy! It's been a journey in the making as we've sourced natural ingredients from around the globe to bring a new wave of nut butter greatness to our TPW™ Tribe.
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PEANUT BUTTERPeanut Butter from The Protein Works™ is ultra pure, made simply from 100% natural roasted peanuts. Unlike standard brands ours contains absolutely no added sugar or salt.
INDULGENT NUT BUTTERIndulgent Nut Butter is a richly flavoured nut-based butter that's been uniquely created by artisan chocolatiers and leading nutritionists, fusing cashews and hazelnuts with raw Indonesian chocolate and organic cocao nibs.
SUPERFOOD NUT BUTTERSuperfood Nut Butter is the one of the world's most nutrient-dense nut butters. Made by fusing almonds, cashews and organic virgin coconut oil with over 23 superfoods, each tub comes packed with vitamins, minerals and healthy fats that perfectly compliment any diet and any meal plan.
ALMOND BUTTEROur Almond Butter is ultra pure, made simply from 100% natural almonds. Unlike other products on the market, ours contains absolutely no added sugar or salt and is produced right here in the UK.
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I was born in Chicago Illinois from Ecuadorian parents; I grew up in Ecuador and returned to live in the United States about eight years ago. Ever since I was little, I always looked up into the night sky and wondered what lies within it. Shortly after, this mystery drove me to dream about becoming an astronaut. As I grew up, I started to think about the things that I would need to study and know to achieve the biggest dream of my life. Surprisingly, I found out that the science and mathematics that for so long had been my favorite subjects were the basic principles that could help me achieve my dream. Some of the reasons why I felt that way about those subjects was because I find the subject interesting and many questions we have about our world deals with math and physics. Not only had I used my questions to help decide that I want to major in physics, but also because it relates to my future plans of becoming an astronaut. Thus, it has become the main reason as to why I am pursuing a career in Physics with a minor in Astronomy.


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A powerful debut novel in which a man, frozen in the Arctic ice for more than a century, awakens in the present day and finds the greatest discovery is love . . .
The Curiosity
Dr. Kate Philo and her scientific exploration team make a breathtaking discovery in the Arctic: the body of a man buried deep in the ice. As a scientist in a groundbreaking project run by the egocentric and paranoid Erastus Carthage, Kate has brought small creatures—plankton, krill, shrimp—back to life for short periods of time. But the team's methods have never been attempted on larger life-forms.
Heedless of the potential consequences, Carthage orders that the frozen man be brought back to the lab in Boston and reanimated. The endeavor is named "The Lazarus Project." As the man begins to regain his memories, the team learns that he was—is—a judge, Jeremiah Rice, and the last thing he remembers is falling overboard into the Arctic Ocean in 1906. When news of the project and Jeremiah Rice breaks, it ignites a media firestorm and protests by religious fundamentalists.
Thrown together by fate, Kate and Jeremiah grow closer. But the clock is ticking and Jeremiah's new life is slipping away. With Carthage planning to exploit Jeremiah while he can, Kate must decide how far she is willing to go to protect the man she has come to love.
A gripping, poignant, and thoroughly original thriller, Stephen P. Kiernan's provocative debut novel raises disturbing questions about the very nature of life and humanity—man as a scientific subject, as a tabloid novelty, as a living being: a curiosity.
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When is the 49ers' "starting quarterback" not the guy who is actually starting at quarterback?
It's when Jim Harbaugh has some feelings to soothe and some symbolic gestures to make before an official QB change.
It's when everybody knows that Harbaugh prefers Colin Kaepernick, but when Harbaugh starts to realize he handled the jump from Alex Smith a bit coldly and clunkily.
It's when the truth comes out only in reverse — what's said is wrong, what's unsaid is right.
On Monday, Harbaugh volunteered that "Alex Smith is our starting quarterback," only a day after Kaepernick started over a healthy Smith and helped beat New Orleans.
But really, Harbaugh was trying to pull off a diplomatic do-over after his blunt QB switch last week.
My guess: Harbaugh realizes he made Smith a sympathetic figure across the league and that the 49ers probably should seek a smoother permanent transition to Kaepernick.
Fact: If he hadn't suffered a concussion a few weeks ago, Smith probably still would be the unchallenged starter of a playoff-bound team.
Fact: Smith was Harbaugh's guy from the first days on the job in 2011, a consistent winner for him, and (more symbolism!) Harbaugh's caddie at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am last February.
Fact: Smith has done everything Harbaugh ever asked of him, except get hurt and open the door for Kaepernick.
So that's why Harbaugh finally went out of his way Monday to say that Smith is having a good year and has done nothing to lose the job.
And that's why those words will almost surely be rendered meaningless Wednesday, when Harbaugh likely will name Kaepernick as the starter — for Sunday in St. Louis and possibly beyond.
Because even when Harbaugh was figuratively placing Smith in the No. 1 slot, he sure wasn't ready to bump Kaepernick down.
"Colin Kaepernick, you can't categorize him as a back-up quarterback, because he's started games and played very well in those games," Harbaugh said.
"So in a unique situation, you have two quarterbacks that are playing at a very high level. One's your captain, your starting quarterback. The other has played great football the last three football games."
Significantly, past the semantic "starter/back-up" conversation, Harbaugh praised Kaepernick for succeeding in the Superdome environment.
The QB issue, in my mind, is all pointed to the playofs--who can get the 49ers' offense moving in the toughest situations, against the best defenses?
And Kaepernick has devoured the Bears defense in his first start and followed that up by doing well in the Superdome in start No. 2.
"First and foremost, just great in terms of his personal development and for our team to play in a really hostile environment in New Orleans," Harbaugh said of Kaepernick.
"It was loud-loud there, against a team that was fighting for their playoff lives, just like we're fighting for our playoff lives, and both teams just poured their guts out in that football game, a real road playoff atmosphere."
But Harbaugh still has to deal with the public fall-out of demoting Smith, a nice guy in the middle of his best season.
More than anything, Harbaugh sounded peeved about the commentary surrounding this move, from Steve Young and Trent Dilfer on ESPN to Troy Aikman's game analysis for Fox on Sunday.
Of course, this has all been caused by Harbaugh's actions, his determination to keep this a poorly kept secret, and his decision to move Kaepernick ahead of Smith.
Kaepernick's play has justified almost everything, but clearly Harbaugh senses that Smith's situation is not ideal.
"He's a class act all the way — team player, that's why he has been voted captain by our players," Harbaugh said of Smith.
In particular, Aikman said that, in the same position, he might not have been as gracious and quiet as Smith has been.
After the game, Smith told reporters that he believes he still should be the QB. Could he say more? Will he want to?
Harbaugh is banking that the answer to all of those questions is "no," but Harbaugh can't be sure about that.
Which explains why he went to great lengths on Monday to talk about sending a good message for sportsmanship and "it's about the team and all of us working together" no matter who starts.
"That's not what our two guys are about," Harbaugh said of any potential QB flare-up. "They're great team guys, great example guys, and we need them both."
But, barring injury or some wacky two-QB system, the 49ers can play only one of them. It will be Kaepernick, and it should be Kaepernick, based on his last two games.
Everything is semantics and symbolism, all due to expire Wednesday.
Tim Kawakami is a columnist for the San Jose Mercury News. Contact him at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Metal detectors to be used at Gate 4 of Busch Stadium
ST. LOUIS -- Beginning next week, fans entering Busch Stadium through Gate 4 will be required to walk through metal detectors before settling into their seats. It is the start of a slow security rollout that will eventually conclude with the organization installing metal detectors at every entrance.
Major League Baseball announced earlier this year that by 2015, all stadiums must be equipped to screen fans for weapons and metal. The Cardinals are going to take their first trial run during the series against the Red Sox by activating six to eight metal detectors.
The Cardinals hope that by operating the detectors at only one gate right now, fans will not need to allow much extra time to enter the stadium.
"From the fan standpoint, we'll certainly ask for their patience as we go through that," said Joe Abernathy, vice president of stadium operations. "It shouldn't be as drastic as going to the airport. We just want to let everybody know that this is an ongoing unfortunate trend that is out there in sports facilities. For us to provide that level of safety that we would like to provide everybody, we have to do that."
Unlike at the airport, fans will not need to remove belts, shoes, jewelry, jackets, coins or wallets. Cell phones, cameras, sunglasses cases, keys and other large metal objects will need to be taken out of pockets.
The Cardinals have chosen to use metal detectors instead of hand-held detectors because they feel it will expedite the process.
"We figure with the number of events that we have and here with the Cardinals, the number of people we put through here at 40,000 a night, then we would worry about backing up the gates," Abernathy said. "We feel the best way to do that in our situation is through walk-through metal detectors."
The Cardinals will evaluate how smoothly the process goes at Gate 4 for several games before determining whether additional metal detectors will be in place before the end of this season. For those who cannot or choose not to proceed through the metal detectors, wands will be used.
Jenifer Langosch is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, By Gosh, It's Langosch, and follow her on Twitter @LangoschMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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MAYPORT, Fla. - Fifty-four Chilean sailors who have made Jacksonville home the last three months headed out from Mayport Thursday afternoon.
The Chilean submarine Simpson was on a three-month deployment to Naval Station Mayport for the diesel electric submarine initiative, a partnership between the foreign Navy and the U.S.
The U.S. Navy doesn't have a submarine like the Chilean Simpson in the fleet.
The partnership is an excellent training opportunity for the U.S. sailors because diesel submarines are the most difficult to track.
The submarine is 59 meters in length and can go 11 knots on the surface and 22 knots when it's submerged.
The diesel submarine that belongs to the Chilean Navy is called the SS-21 Simpson. It was built in 1982 and it has eight torpedo tubes.
"This ship is very unique," said Lt. Commander Corey Barker, of Naval Station Mayport said. "This is a type 209 diesel electric submarine. We don't have these in our Navy, so we don't know how to find them, how to engage them, how to practice with them."
Most foreign navies have submarines like the Simpson, so for sailors in the United States to learn about it is rare.
"It's basically an opportunity for our naval forces to operate with the small, fast, very stealthy diesel submarines to get experience working with them," Barker said. "It's a great opportunity for both the United States Navy and for the Chilean Navy."
During the three-month deployment to Naval Station Mayport, the Simpson crew also trained with U.S. Navy ships and helicopters.
"This is an ongoing program, partnership we have with all of our partners in South America, Chilean Navy, Brazilian Navy, Peruvian Navy," Barker said. "As a matter of fact, the last submarine that was in Mayport as part of this program was a Brazilian submarine."
The diesel electric submarine initiative increases cooperation between the US and partner nations and strengthens capabilities with the maritime strategy.
"All of our submarines are nuclear powered, very large, different mission capabilities and different mission packages," Barker said. "It's just a different type of ship we don't have in the U.S. Navy that we get to train with."
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I can't seem to get more than 300ft. I throw typically Valks for drives. These discs I'm throwing are either DX Valks, Wildcats, Orions LS, etc.
The DX valk (yellow) I turned over cause I threw it on the same angle I think as the other discs which are harder for me to turn over.
Any advice you can give or any training videos you might find interesting for me would be awesome. I watched the Dan Beto one.
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Over the last several years WizKids Games has been adding licenses like crazy to its HeroClix game, and slowly building out their other product lines as well like board games, dice games, and more. Like Batman, Lord of the Rings, and others, Star Trek is a golden property that's turning into some amazing games starting with 2011's Expeditions followed by Fleet Captains, the ongoing Tactics HeroClix, and now Star Trek Attack Wing! Based on the game design of Fantasy Flight's X-Wing Miniatures Game, Attack Wing takes the FlightPath system and upgrades it with high quality Star Trek miniatures, an incredible degree of customization with different ships (unique and generic "of the line" varieties) and their captains as well a huge amount of "upgrades" that allow them to do different things. Even better, the game features content, art, and screenshots from many different eras of Trek from The Original Series to the films, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager! Today we'll be taking a look at the first batch of Star Trek Attack Wing releases including the Starter Set and the first wave of expansions.
To play Star Trek Attack Wing you'll need at least one copy of the Starter Set, and with it you can play two or three person games (or exponentially more with multiple sets and expansions). You'll recognize the game immediately on store shelves with its bright blue box decorated with the U.S.S. Enterprise-D from The Next Generation and a window at the bottom through which you can see the three included ships. Flip the box around to see a lot of the game's components, a description of the system, and some graphics on how to play it. Even that sneak peek didn't quite prepare me for the huge amount of pieces in the set. Of course there are the ships and their bases along with multiple cards for each, three captain cards and tokens for each, a stack of upgrade cards for each faction, unique Attack Wing dice, damage cards, mission objective tokens, range ruler, maneuver templates, rule book, quick start instructions, and a variety of tokens and chits for use in the game. All of the cardboard components and cards are heavy-duty with great printed artwork and graphics.
The biggest draw for a lot of people (and what initially caught my eye) is the ships! All of the vessels we've seen thus far in the Attack Wing line are based on sculpts used in the Star Trek Fleet Captains and Star Trek Tactics HeroClix games, and that's a very good thing. At around two inches long they're solid and feature very good sculpts and paint jobs. In the Starter you'll find three vessels from three different "factions:" the Federation Galaxy Class U.S.S. Enterprise-D, Klingon Vor'cha Class I.K.S. Maht-H'a, and Romulan D'deridex Class I.R.W. Khazara. Each one packs lots of detail into a small package from the intricacies of the sculpted phaser strips on the Enterprise or the wing designs on the Khazara to the painted engine elements on the Maht-H'a or the myriad of tiny details on the D. All Attack Wing ships come with a rectangular base and two lengths of post (you can lower a ship mid-game to fit two next to each other without bumping); on the base is a double-sided token displaying the generic ship of the line version of the vessel or the named version. This token displays the ship's stats as well its firing arc(s), available action types, and more.
When preparing to play Star Trek Attack Wing from the Starter Set, set a point total for your game. Each player then selects a ship and decides whether to play it as a generic class vessel or the higher cost named version. Next, add a Captain to your force; each of the three ships comes with three potential Captains ranging from a no-cost generic leader to ever more expensive named characters like Riker, Picard, Toreth, and Nu'Daq who have special abilities. Once you pick your Captain you add his or her tokens to the base of your ship. Finally, add Upgrade cards (which type you can play are determined by your ship's card) until you approach or meet the point total for the game. As you'd expect, the more expensive ships, Captains, and Upgrades provide you with more options and cool stuff to do in the game. A standard Attack Wing game is 80 or 100 points, and the Starter rule book offers pre-made teams of 40 points to get you started. For example, the Federation force consists of the Enterprise-D with the ability to fire in any direction, Captain Jean-Luc Picard who can perform an additional free Action per turn, the Geordi La Forge Upgrade (hindering targeted ships after you've Scanned them), and the Miles O'Brien Upgrade (discard to disable an Upgrade on another ship)!
To play the game, mark out a roughly 3x3 foot square and set up on either side; there is no map! Each player puts out his or her ship and puts the Captain and Upgrade cards along with the ship's cards and HeroClix maneuver dial in view. Off to the side you'll need all of the tokens, maneuver templates, range ruler, damage cards, and dice. Games are played in turns and phases, starting with movement. For each ship in your fleet (one if you're playing from the Starter) rotate its HeroClix dial to the maneuver you want to perform, then place it face-down. In order of ascending Captain skill ranking of all ships on the board reveal the dial, find the appropriate maneuver template, and use it to slide the ship to its new position. After moving, each ship may perform one Action, the options being determined by the specific ship. Possibilities include Evasive Maneuvers to help dodge attacks, Acquire a Target Lock to make it easier to hit in your attack, Cloak to activate that system, etc.
After all ships are moved and given actions in this manner it's time to attack! This time you go in descending order of Captain skill, the most skilled going first. If an opposing ship is in range and firing arc you roll to make your attack, trying to get hit and critical hit symbols. Meanwhile, the targeted ship rolls defense and tries to get evade symbols. Lots of things can affect these rolls, from the Actions you each took this round to Captain abilities and Upgrades. Damage dealt applies first to any active Shields, then directly to hull points and are represented by damage cards placed by your ship's card. When you take standard damage the cards remain face down; critical hit damage on the other hand makes you flip the damage card to see additional effects that can really make life difficult! The game continues thusly until one player's ship is destroyed and the remaining player walks away the victor.
That, at least in a nutshell, is the gameplay experience. As noted, the specific ships, Captains, and Upgrades make each game unique and prevent it from getting stale. It's a lot of fun, especially if you're a Star Trek fan and can appreciate all of the references to elements from the films and shows. But that's not all. The Starter Set rule book even has additional ways to play with optional obstacles you can add to make the game play area more interesting, and Missions! These special scenarios recreate scenes, stories, and locations from Star Trek. The Starter includes two missions ("A New Source of Dilithium" and "The Chase"), both fully developed storyline events for three players with rules on building your force, placement of obstacles and objectives, and special rules on how to win.
Once you've mastered the Starter Set (and with the various ship versions, Captains, Upgrades, and Missions it'll take a while) and want to expand your experience, WizKids is ready to hook you up with Attack Wing expansion packs. Each set includes one ship, its base and cards, and a similarly huge amount of Captains, Upgrades, tokens, and more. The first wave of expansions include six ships, two in each faction of Federation (U.S.S. Reliant & U.S.S. Enterprise), Klingon (I.K.S. Gr'oth & I.K.S. Negh'var), Romulan (I.R.W. Valdore & R.I.S. Apnex), and Dominion (Kraxon & Gor Portas). Each set comes in a small clamshell package with the ship right at the front so you can get a really nice look at it. Below the vessel is its name and the symbol of its faction, while the back of the package has a description of the ship and a brief rundown of the included components. Even with that, it was a surprise to open up these small clamshells and see just how much was crammed in there. Check out the photos to see for yourself.
As with the Starter, all of the ships in the first wave of expansions are based on sculpts used in Star Trek Tactics. There's been an attempt at creating a unified scale for the vessels too, from the miniscule Federation Constitution Class and Cardassian Galor to the massive Romulan Valdore and Klingon Negh'var. Just as in the Starter, the expansion ships are immediately recognizable as their counterparts from the various movies and TV series, and they look great in miniature. Just a few of the standouts for me include the graceful, sweeping Valdore (especially since it's one of the few pre-painted miniatures we have of the vessel), the imposing Negh'var with its harsh lines and angles, the odd asymmetry and complexity of the Gor Portas, and the classic design sensibilities of the Reliant (always one of my favorite ships). The paint details are very good here as well, with highlights on engines, bridges, and other unique features. One thing to note is that while in the Tactics game the Federation ships are emblazoned with their individual registry information the Attack Wing models are not. This is not an oversight; since you have the option of playing each vessel as a generic ship of its class OR as the specific named version it makes sense not to put the iconic name on it.
With a few expansion packs to go along with your Starter the game becomes exponentially more interesting and customizable. Mix and match ships with different Captains and Upgrades for different strategies or combos, and you can even combine ships and cards of different Factions (for a small additional point cost) like a Romulan ship with a Klingon Captain. Each expansion comes with at least two Captains (most have three) and four Upgrades (up to nine!). You'll recognize many of the faces, images, and themes from these cards from Captain Khan Singh (who can use any Faction's Upgrades) to Romulan Plasma Torpedoes, the crew of the original Enterprise, Tribbles, Captain Martok, and so much more. So long as you agree on a point cost for your forces, the sky's the limit for building out your ships, Captains, and Upgrades (within the restrictions of what each vessel can accommodate, of course). Each Faction has its strengths and weaknesses, especially when it comes to selecting Upgrades, but each is fun to build and play. I had a particularly great game matching the strength of a cloaking Romulan fleet against the brutality of a Dominion invasion!
In addition to the ships and cards, the expansions also include more missions, this time printed on LCARS-themed cards! Two cards give you the mission overview including number of players and elements you'll need to play, set up (including any special tokens), and special rules to complete it. Again, Star Trek fans will get a huge kick out of these especially when you see things like "Destroy the Scimitar," "The Mutara Nebula," and "The Kobayashi Maru!" Where appropriate the expansions will provide cool new tokens and other cardboard elements for these missions like the Reman Scimitar or Terok Nor-like "Space Station."
Star Trek Attack Wing officially launches this week at Gen Con, and will be widely available at your local game store soon after. The Starter Set will run approximately $36, and the expansions $14 each. As with the X-Wing game the prices can seem a little daunting at first, but remember how much you're getting and that each expansion increases your option for every Attack Wing game you play. WizKids has plenty more Attack Wing on the way, too, with a Gen Con "Khan Exclusive" Captain, a second wave of expansions coming later this year (and the rule book's explanation of initiative offers a very tantalizing hint as to what Factions we may see down the road), and best of all the Dominion War Organized Play Event. Make sure your venue is signed up for this tournament series running September - February with monthly game rules, participation prizes, and limited edition prize ships! To get more information on Attack Wing and the Dominion War event, head over to WizKids Games.
Review and Photos by Scott Rubin
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Muskingum College Offers Summer Honors classes for 10th and 11th graders
MARCH 19, 2004 - Muskingum College is offering three one-week summer honors classes for 10th and 11th graders. The Summer Honors Institute, "History Detectives: Building Clues to the Past," is set for July 11-17, July 18-24, and July 25-31. The courses provide students with opportunities to discover the region through historical, socio-cultural, environmental, and architectural perspectives.
"Working side-by-side with college professors and local experts, students will use the problem-based learning approach," explained Erin Brumbaugh, associate professor of education at Muskingum College. Brumbaugh and Vicki Wilson, professor of education, are co-directors of the program. Instructors for the program will be Steve McGuire, professor of sociology; Susan Mangus, assistant professor of history; and Linda Rogness, associate professor of education.
Student sleuths will visit sites such as the John and Annie Glenn Historic Site in New Concord, Roscoe Village in Coshocton, the Y-bridge in Zanesville, the Canal locks on the Muskingum River, the Longaberger Homestead, the Hopewell Indian Mounds in Newark, and early settler sites at Zoar and Schoenbrunn
"These sites will serve as points of exploration," said Brumbaugh. "Students will explore the significance of each location to the peoples of the area. Each week will provide the opportunity to investigate pre-statehood Ohio, and the 19th and 20th centuries."
Participants will work in small groups according to interest areas on a problem of their choosing, and will then visit these historical sites, working with local experts and faculty on questions related to history, architecture, environmental science, math, and socio-cultural factors.
"Students will be also be taught the tools of observation, perspective-taking, and use of primary sources," explained Brumbaugh. She added that students will be charged with developing their own set of problems to investigate. "We anticipate that students will use a particular place, with its documents and resources, to learn the behaviors of an historian or sociologist," she said. "We also want students to leave with a 'feel' for college life."
Students who apply to be participants must be identified as talented and gifted. The program is funded by the Ohio Department of Education and Muskingum College.
There is a $160 fee for room and board which includes lodging in a college residence hall, and all meals. Supervised evening recreational activities are also planned. For more information, contact Brumbaugh at 740/826-8036 or firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
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The Town of Scotia Company recently announced the prize winners of its 94th annual Lawn and Garden contest. Entries were judged on July 14 by the Fortuna Garden Club on design, originality and color; maintenance; quality of plant material; and lawn. $1,700 in prize money was up for grabs:
First prize, $500: 129 Main St., Susan Pryor and David Terry.
Second prize, $400: 182 Main St., Keitha Clements.
Third prize, $350: 131 Main St., Mike and Rhonda Jensen.
Fourth prize, $250: 161 Main St., Gary and Sharon Stallings.
Fifth prize, $200: 133 Main St., Tim and Jennifer Lourenzo.


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JAMIE Carter's dream of making a name for himself on Broadway could be crushed as the teenager struggles to come up with the £25,000 needed to train at one of the most prestigious performing arts schools in the world.
Following a nerve-wracking audition in London, the 18-year-old from Penhill was one of a handful of young thespians to be accepted to the New York Film Academy.
But securing a place in NYFA's musical theatre programme was only just the beginning as Jamie realised he would have to fundraise his way to the Big Apple to cover tuition fees of around £43,000 for the two-year course. After much effort, he was awarded a scholarship of nearly £18,000 for the entirety of his training.
Yet, unable to collect the rest through donations and earnings from his part-time job at Swindon's Outlet Centre, the young actor has now had to defer his studies for a year and is urging generous locals to help him fund his ambition.
"The school has given me a bigger scholarship of $30,000 but unfortunately I still can't afford it," said Jamie, who was recently awarded The June Edge Cup for Most Promising Performance Under 21 for his role in Much Ado About Nothing at the Easter Festival of Plays.
"I have been working at Floral Inspiration at the Outlet Centre all day Saturday and Sunday and after college on Friday if I finish early. It takes its toll on you. But it's worth it and when you want something so bad you do anything for it."
He added: "When you get a yes in the audition you don't think about the financial side of things, the excitement takes over. It's not until a few weeks in that you think 'I'm going to have to fundraise and it's a long shot'."
"The New York Film Academy have offered to postpone and carry over the funding for me to the following September, in 2015, if I studied over there this summer for six weeks. "This gives me funding options whilst over there and a whole year out when I come back to fundraise for the two-year course."
But leaving New York at the end of the summer programme will be difficult for Jamie after getting a taste of the life he may never have if he fails to raise enough to pay for the course.
"When I found out I had been accepted it was unbelievable," he said. "To have that kind of career, it's the only thing I want to do. Performing is who I am.
"I'm so excited about going to New York for the course on June 30 but it will feel like it's all being snatched away when I go home again and have to wait until I raise enough money for the course."
Jamie is offering his services to local schools to run drama workshops. He is also looking for sponsorship from Swindon businesses.
To make a donation or sponsor him email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 07972281398.


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Pasta with Roasted Red Peppers:
Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Italian Sausage, Roasted Red Pepper, and Hot Pepper Flakes
Spaghetti Marco Polo
Salads with Roasted Red Peppers:
White Bean and Roasted Red Pepper Salad with Roasted-Tomato Basil Dressing
Warm or Cold Salad with Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Red Peppers, Capers, and Basil Dressing
Yellow Tomato Salad with Roasted Red Peppers, Feta, and Mint
Chicken Pesto Salad with Roasted Red Pepper and Peas
Easy Pesto Pasta Salad with Olives and Roasted Red Peppers
Pasta Salad with Italian Sausage, Zucchini, Red Pepper, and Olives
Sauces with Roasted Red Peppers:
Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic Aioli Sauce
Grilled Garlic Chicken with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli Sauce
Soup with Roasted Red Peppers:
Lentil Soup with Italian Sausage and Roasted Red Pepper
Goulash Soup with Red Peppers and Cabbage
Stew with Roasted Red Peppers:
Crockpot Black Bean Stew with Roasted Red Peppers, Chicken, and Cilantro
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Greek Style Roasted Mushrooms with Red Pepper, Oregano, Mint, and Feta
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Thursday, September 21, 2017
Obesity and Weight Management
Sudden Weight Gain with No Change in Size
I am a 19 year old girl, who is not exactly thin, but slightly overweight. Suddenly, I have seemed to have gained weight, but there has been no change in my size (inches). The weight I have gained is almost 20lbs; which I even think is quite unusual; and in normal circumstances such weight gain would be significantly noticeable. This is the heaviest I have been. I have been having infrequent but severe stomach cramps and pains.
I eat normally, and I have exams going on right now so I have been skipping breakfast. I have always had a problem with bowel movement and recently had a mild appendicitis infection; (shown to a doctor) and is now all better, which I think was the reason for my last menstruation cycle to be cut short to two days.
I have usually been quite active; I useto go swimming thrice a week, and play sports twice a week in a sports center a little more than a month ago; and for almost 2 years, I have been working out a gym (though it`s on and off due to responsibilities).
I am very concerned. What can it be caused by? Is it something serious, or could it all be in my head?
Thank you.
Weight gain, without a change in size, may be the result of building lean tissue (muscle) from your physical activity. Knowing that the scale measures your whole body (including fat, muscle and water), this type of weight gain is usually fine. However, if weight gain is due to excess fat or water retention, there may be a health concern.
I would suggest that you speak with your doctor, who knows you and your medical history best, and can help you with your concerns. Stress (such as exams) can cause physical issues, including stomach/intestinal problems and even menstrual changes.
To improve your diet, I'd recommend not skipping meals. Eating breakfast fuels your brain and provides energy to help you think clearly and perform better on your exams. If you have problems with bowel movements, consider improving the fiber in your diet (try to eat whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, high-fiber cereals), continue to be physically active and drink water throughout the day.
However, the bottom line is that you should speak with your doctor and make sure your concerns are not "all in your head."
Jane Korsberg, MS, RD, LD
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How to Enroll in the Occupational Health Program
For University Research Personnel (e.g., Faculty, Staff, Students)
The OHP enrollment process is divided into two paths: new hires and existing personnel. The path for new hires begins with a position specific risk assessment as part of the University job requisition process. If the duties of a position are determined to fall under one or more risk exposure categories, a pre-hire candidate will be notified that they are required to participate in the OHP. Existing personnel are referred for enrollment into the OHP through their involvement in an IBC and/or IACUC protocol, through transfer to a new position, or a referral by their supervisor(s). New and existing University research personnel required to participate in the OHP should enroll in the program (see steps listed below) and take all required training courses as determined by the risk exposure categories of their position (see Exposure Risk Categories and Required Training Matrix).
Enrollment in the OHP follows a sequence of steps:
- Complete the Occupational Health Medical History Questionnaire (MQ) and submit it to Employee Health. The MQ is a confidential medical document, and as such should be completed by the participant and sent directly to EH; it is maintained in the clinic's medical records and is not returned to the participant or the University. Note: Principal investigators and supervisors should be prepared to assist new personnel with completing the Laboratory Animal Exposure History section, because they may not be fully aware of the species of animals or frequency of exposure they will have in their new position.
- The MQ is then reviewed by Employee Health (EH) to assign the participating individual to one of three pre-defined risk categories. EH will consult with the Department of Comparative Medicine (CM) and the Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) to determine any training requirements for lab & chemical safety, biohazards, radiation safety, field safety, driver training, and ergonomics.
- Both the participant and their supervisor will be notified by OEHS (for general laboratory work/settings) or CM (for those engaged in animal care and use) of the risk level the participant has been assigned to and given any specific instructions regarding their continuing participation in the OHP.
- Following review of the MQ, EH may recommend risk specific preventive measures, immunizations, additional tests, and/or health monitoring.
- Once the assessment is complete, the results of the assessment are returned to the participant and his/her supervisor notifying them of the final determination and of any requirements. No personal medical information will be included in this notification.
- Once the participant has fulfilled the recommendations or provided justification for exclusion they may begin work in the applicable research activities.
- The participant and their supervisor must ensure that the MQ is kept current with respect to any changes in job or task and any changes in animal contact or exposure to hazardous agents. Significant changes in activities may require a new risk assessment and OEHS must be contacted.
- Each participant is responsible for ensuring that they submit an updated MQ whenever there is a significant change in their health status.
For Non-University Research Personnel & Independent Contractors
Non-University Research Personnel and Independent Contractors must participate in a comparable OHP through their employer. Please contact the department of Employee Health (314-268-5499) for guidance on the verification process.
Visitors are exempt from participation in the University's OHP, but those visiting animal facilities and laboratories are subject to University Policy AC-006, which stipulates they are required to sign the Visitor Assumption of Risk and Release Agreement.


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Young and old had a flipping good time taking part in Trowbridge's Shrove Tuesday pancake races this morning.
Dozens of people took to the Fore Street course to compete while hundreds cheered them on from the sidelines at the Trowbridge Town Council event.
There were separate races for men, women and children with a relay also taking place which all saw entrants tossing their foam pancakes and running as fast as they could.
Maryrose Mantle, Trowbridge Town Council community development officer, said: "We've had lots of wonderful fun today.
"I'm really pleased that we had so many children taking part and it was a joy to see quite a lot of healthy competition.
"The event is good old-fashioned fun and left many with smiles on their faces."
Trophies and medals were given out to race winners while everyone that took part received a certificate.
Adam Casserly won the men's race, Clare Mitchell tasted victory in the women's category and Courtney Jenkins took top spot in the Larkrise School competition.
While, in the relay race Active Trowbridge came first, the Amber Foundation was second and Paddy Power came third narrowly edging out the Wiltshire Times' team.
Mr Casserly, an Active Trowbridge competitor, said: "It was really good fun, I've only just moved to the area from London and it felt like a nice way to become part of the community.
"I'm really pleased to have done so well in both the races I entered and at Active Trowbridge we are always really pleased to support things going on in the town."
The races saw a few flips, slips and trips along Fore Street but no injuries were suffered during the event.
Mrs Mantle said: "I'm pleased that everybody who took part really got into the spirit of the occasion.
"I'd like to thank everyone who competed, the town council organising team, Trowbridge Lions and everyone who cheered on the competitors."
And at Trowbridge Rugby Club, foster carers, social workers and support workers from the Wiltshire region of the National Fostering Agency had fun with their Pancake Day event.


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Geeky Baby Onesies at San Francisco's Lola
Google Ga Ga: Baby Geek!
I may not quite yet be in the baby-makin' part of my life, but I absolutely melt for geeky baby onesies! On a blustery afternoon in San Francisco, I hit up adorable stationery store Lola in the neighborhood of North Beach to find these ridiculously cute onesies perfect for the baby geek — or baby of geeks — in your life. I've seen a variation on the I Poo'd onesie before, but come on, that doesn't get old. I especially love the Goo Goo outfit (and look at the search bar for "ga ga"!) and "My dad's a geek" is great, but what about "My mom's a geek"?
Anyway, if you can't get to San Francisco, find Lola's baby gifts online, where most of the same styles I drooled over can be found.


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Wouldn't it be nice if you could remove the hood of your Corvette without adjusting the position each time? American Freedom Products now offers a set of hood hinges that allow hood removal with the pull of a lever. The hinges bolt in the stock location, and once adjusted properly, never need adjusting for hood removal or replacement.
Having the hood out of the way can make any underhood chore easier. Clean debris and grime from the radiator and A/C condenser; remove a headlight vacuum actuator, a procedure which can easily scratch the hood.
The hinges are stamped of heavier gauge steel to prevent flexing, and they're made with stainless pivot pins to allow repeatable precise hood fit. They have precision components so the fit should remain correct barring any front-end accident.
The new hinges are available in black zinc coat at $179.95, or chrome for $294.95. Although more expensive than a set of used swap-meet hinges, installation and adjustments are easy.
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The age-old debate of whether to open up or keep an action figure mint-on-card may never be solved in our lifetime. However, there is one thing I am sure both sides can agree on: If you own a rare collectible, it's best left in pack to retain its full value. But what exactly is that full value? That's where Action Figure Authority (AFA) steps in.
Most collectors that have been in the hobby for awhile have heard about graded action figures by AFA. I've heard of the service, but like many, quickly dismissed the thought of having a toy graded due to a lack of information and forum-fueled rumors: It's too expensive. It's only used to jack up the toy's value on the secondary market. Only really old, rare toys qualify.
To learn more about Action Figure Authority and the process of grading a collectible, we went to CEO Chad Thompson to get some concrete answers. Why was AFA started? What exactly does AFA do? When is AFA right for you? Read on, the answers may surprise you...
FIGURES.COM: Action Figure Authority is synonymous today with professionally graded action figures and collectibles. How long has AFA been providing this invaluable service and what was your motivation to start it?
FIGS: I am sure years of careful study and planning went into AFA's grading system. Can you give us a brief idea on how this system was developed?CHAD THOMPSON: AFA was founded in the year 2000 in order to provide toy collectors throughout the world with added peace of mind when making purchases sight unseen. Until the formation of AFA, dealers, collectors and investors had no universal standard by which to judge an items condition. Because each individual has a different opinion of condition and because sellers have a tendency towards bias when viewing their own items, AFA levels the playing field and allows purchases which are made sight unseen, such as those over the internet, to be safer thereby increasing the chances that a buyer will be satisfied with their purchases of collectible action figures and toys.
AFA also serves as an added assurance to toy collectors that an item is both authentic and in the condition advertised. AFA also greatly reduces the chances that a buyer will be scammed or receive a resealed or otherwise tampered with example of an item.
CT: AFA has worked diligently for years to develop the standard we use to accurately convey the condition of original and un-tampered with collectibles, thereby creating a safer collecting environment and helping to ensure that your investment is protected for years to come. When you can be certain that an item was carefully examined by well-trained, unbiased professionals, you can relax and better enjoy your collecting experience.
FIGS: What are some key features you look for when grading an action figure?
FIGS: How long does an action figure grade last? Do I have to have it re-graded at a later date?CT: Our skilled grading professionals carefully examine your item to verify that it is original and untampered with. They are looking for blister reseals, touch ups as well as any other restoration that could be present. The grading is based on condition so the graders are looking for any flaws that might be present on the card or box, blister or window, and the figure.
CT: Typically the grade should last forever however if the condition changes to the item at a later date than it would need to be re-graded.
FIGS: 1:6th scale collectibles from companies such as Hot Toys and Enterbay have surged in popularity in recent years. Given their already high-dollar starting price, they've also become quite valuable. Does AFA offer a service for figures of this size?
FIGS: Speaking of size, is there a size limit to what you will grade? Can I get my 1981 Star Wars AT-AT graded?CT: Yes, we offer the same service and have graded some of these collectibles whether they are loose or packaged. Those are some of the nicer items and our favorites that we like to grade. Once graded our guys and can custom make a beautiful display for them.
FIGS: In addition to a professionally graded collectible, collectors also receive from AFA excellent protection in the form of an acrylic display case. This is ideal for clearly visible blister carded figures, but I'm curious to how this process works for figures packaged in a box, such as fifth panel window boxes. Is the figure encased next to the packaging?CT: We have graded many AT-AT's vintage and modern. There is really no size limit to what we can grade (at least not yet ). Our fabrication department can pretty much make a case for anything... like the GI Joe Flagg, for instance, which we have also graded and cased.
CT: Once an item has been graded, it is carefully secured inside one of our durable acrylic cases for protection and display. On the figures that are in a box, it is up to you as you have options. We can just grade the box and seal it in the case. We can open up the box and grade it loose or we open up the box and grade it loose and put the figure next to the box.
FIGS: Does AFA grade loose figures? How much does this impact the figure's value?
FIGS: Have you seen a change in the way action figures are sold on the secondary market because of what you do? Do you think this is good or bad?CT: Yes, we grade loose figures. The value of course is going to be dependent on the grade and the figure but a graded AFA loose figure could greatly increase the value.
CT: Many people feel that the existence of a grading company will raise the prices they have to pay to collect items they like. The truth of the matter is that rare and high grade items will always demand a premium whether a grading company exists or not. We are here to provide a service and make trading over the internet much safer than it has ever been in the past. We have nothing to do with what prices people will pay for items. We simply rate them based on our expertise so that collectors can feel comfortable both making purchases and that items in their collections are genuine.
There are many people who cannot afford to buy the top quality items they would like to and they may blame AFA for this. The truth of the matter is that demand greatly exceeds supply and prices therefore continue to climb whether AFA exists or not. We simply want to provide an honest service to help promote action figure and toy collecting as a hobby. We believe that items should be preserved and that the main service we provide is piece of mind. The majority of bad press out there includes completely false assertions about AFA which are based solely on negative emotions of a few individuals who choose to completely ignore actual facts about our company.
FIGS: Trivia time - What is currently the oldest/most valuable/rarest action figure graded by AFA?
FIGS: Thank you so much for enlightening us on AFA's service. I'll close with probably one of the most burning questions on our reader's minds: When is AFA right for them?CT: I would say the AFA graded 1978 carded Darth Vader with Telescoping Saber which is worth around $30,000. (NOTE: No photos of the Vader were available, but the AFA graded Megatron vs. Optimus pictured above is worth around $15,000.)
CT: I would say the right time is just dependent on the person. Whether it is for the peace of mind as a buyer, higher resale value for a seller, improved display quality or just to preserve the condition of your items the right time is now.
Interested in having a collectible professionally graded by Action Figure Authority? Visit their website at www.toygrader.com. Everything you need to know about having your collectible graded is answered: From what's eligible for grading and the grading scales used, to pricing and detailed submission instructions.
Heading to San Diego Comic-Con later this month? Be sure and stop by Action Figure Authority's booth #2045 where the company will be accepting all submissions for grading. All submissions received at Comic-Con will receive FREE shipping back to AFA for grading! AFA will also have sliding bottom cases available for purchase at the booth that fit many size items, including SDCC exclusives.
A huge "Thank You" to Chad Thompson for this interview opportunity and for offering his service to collectors.
Interview by Jeff Salyor
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Has Marine Commandant Gen. James Amos just come out for the whole Marine Corps? Why else would he be wiling to imply that the soldiers under his command are so inept and undisciplined that they'd become distracted by the outness of gay fellow soldiers unless he believes they harbor uncontrollable homolust? Or is this more about the General's alleged BDSM fantasies? Maybe he wants to see how bad he has to be before his Commander in Chief disciplines him. (Don't hold your breath on that one General, unless holding your breath is part of what gets you off.) Here is what Amos said earlier today about the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell":
"When your life hangs on a line, on the intuitive behavior of the young man… who sits to your right and your left, you don't want anything distracting you," Amos told reporters at the Pentagon.
"I don't want to lose any Marines to distraction. I don't want to have any Marines that I'm visiting at Bethesda (hospital) with no legs," he said.
He added that "mistakes and inattention or distractions cost Marines' lives. That's the currency of this fight."
Just what does basic training in the USMC consist of under Gen. Amos's guidance, insubordination drills and aphrodisiac injections? Maybe we should send in Peter LaBarbera to investigate.
All kidding aside, I have friends and family who have been or are currently in the Marines, and to say that this insubordinate bigot dishonors their service is a mammoth understatement. Here is the response of Aubrey Sarvis, Army veteran and executive director for Servicemembers Legal Defense Network:
General Amos needs to fall in line and salute or resign now. He implied that repeal will lead to Marines losing their legs in combat. Those fear tactics are not in the interest of any service member. The General's goal is to kill repeal no matter the consequences, perhaps at the dereliction of his other duties. He had his say before the Senate and House. General Amos needs to stop lobbying against his Commander-in-Chief, the Secretary of Defense, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. If he cannot do that, the President should ask for his resignation.
Update: President Obama keeps bottoming for the General according to White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs (H/T Wonk Room):
Pressed by the Advocate's Kerry Eleveld on whether Obama was worried about having his own appointee "constantly raising opposition to his own stated belief the the policy needed to be changed," Gibbs simply reiterated the administration's talking point on the issue:
GIBBS: I think the President's views and the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff's views and the Secretary of Defense's views are fairly well known. I think the President as Commander in Chief has a strong viewpoint. I think backed up by the survey conducted by the Pentagon as to the attitude of the men and women in our military that this can be done in a way that strengthens our national security, preserves the best fighting force in the world, and most importantly, does away with a policy that he doesn't think is just.
ELEVELD: I mean, the Commandant is continually challenging the assumptions of the Commander in Chief…
GIBBS: No, I mean, look, I think their views are very well known, just as the Commander in Chief's views are very well known. I think if you look at the Commander in Chief, the head of the Pentagon, and the head of the Joint Chiefs, you'll find unanimity in the belief that it's time to do away with this policy and that's exactly what the President is working to do.
POLITICO reports Retired Gen. John Shalikashvili's reaction to Gen. Amos's absurd statements:
Retired Gen. John Shalikashvili, who was chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff when the 1993 law was first implemented, said Amos's claims that repeal would risk the loss of life in combat is "grounded in a selective reading of the evidence."
"General Amos has acknowledged that he is the only Service Chief who has not spoken to colleagues in foreign militaries about their experiences with gay and lesbian service members," Shalikashvili said in a statement to POLITICO. "Based on conversations with our overseas allies and openly gay U.S. Marines, as well my reading of the extensive research on the topic, I can say definitively that along with Admiral Mullen, I believe that repealing 'don't ask, don't tell' will improve the military rather than posing additional risk to the troops."
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(Makes about 4 servings, recipe created by Kalyn)
3 large red skinned sweet potatoes, often called yams or sweet yams in U.S. stores (about 6 cups sweet potato cut into cubes about 1 inch square)
2 T olive oil (or slightly less, see recipe)
fresh ground black pepper
3/4 - 1 tsp. truffle oil
1/2 tsp. truffle salt
2 T fresh grated Parmesan cheese
sea salt for extra seasoning if desired
Preheat oven to 425 F (convection) or 450F (regular oven). Peel sweet potatoes if desired, then cut into cubes about 1 inch square. (I prefer to have the sweet potatoes vary slightly in size for a more rustic look, but they should be close to the same size for even cooking.) Toss sweet potatoes with enough olive oil to make a glistening coating on each piece of sweet potato, and fresh ground black pepper to taste.
Put foil on roasting pan and mist with olive oil or non-stick spray. Arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer and roast until starting to brown, about 25-30 minutes. Turn every 10 minutes while they cook (some of mine got a little too brown on one side, so watch them carefully.)
Wipe out the bowl you used to toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil and put hot sweet potatoes into bowl. Toss with truffle oil and truffle salt. Arrange on serving platter and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over. (Next time I would probably use a peeler to make Parmesan curls.) Serve hot, with additional sea salt to season if desired.
South Beach Suggestions:
Sweet potatoes are a great choice for phase 2 or 3 of the South Beach Diet. For years I thought I didn't like sweet potatoes, but what I didn't like were candied, sugary sweet potatoes. Now I love sweet potatoes, both the white-fleshed and orange-fleshed variety.
I write about Truffles and Truffle Oil Recipes at Blogher:
It's Truffle Season, Try a Taste of Truffles!
More Delicious Ways to Cook Sweet Potatoes:
(Recipes from other blogs may or may not be South Beach Diet friendly, check ingredients.)
Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pesto
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Red Onions, Rosemary, and Parmesan
Lentil and Sausage Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Herbs
Leftover Turkey and Sweet Potato Soup with Black Beans and Lime
Creamy Sweet Potato Soup from Simply Recipes
Sweet Potato Ghocchi with Gorgonzola from CookThink
Whole Wheat Sweet Potato Muffins from The Wednesday Chef
Maple-Ginger Sweet Potatoes from A Veggie Venture
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas from Karina's Kitchen


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On The Money
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Posted October 24, 2000
Standard: 11
Grades: K-2
Author: Cross-Curricular Connections
Posted: October 24, 2000
Updated: March 20, 2014
In this lesson, students explore what money is and how it differs around the world. They will compare U.S. currency with play money and with foreign currency. They will then use their knowledge to design their own money.
Decision Making, Demand, Economic Systems, Exchange, Functions of Money, Money Supply, Supply
- To explain why some things are real money and some things aren't.
- To recognize that different countries print different money.
- To design and create their own currency.
In this lesson, students will explore what money is and how it differs around the world. They will compare U.S. currency with play money and with money around the world. They will then use their knowledge to design their own money. Visit Bureau of Engraving and Printing www.moneyfactory.gov/ for background information about U.S. money and to find the answers to questions that come up during the lesson.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing: This website provides background information about U.S. money and provides the answers to questions that come up during this lesson.
Coin Pictures from Around the World: This site allows students to look at various pictures of coins from around the world.
Venn Diagram: Students can use this diagram to show the similarities and differences between American coins and coins from around the World.
Play Money of American Children: Have students compare their coin with a coin found on this website.
Geographical Directory of World Paper Money: Use this site to click on the country whose currency you wish to see and note that different countries print different currency.
U.S. Treasury Small Denominations: This site has a front and back image of the American Ten Dollar Bill for comparison purposes.
Explore the Five: This site will offer more information about the new five dollar bill.
Youth Education- Fun and Games: At this site, students can play games related to this lesson.
- Visit the website Coin Pictures from Around the World , and look at various pictures of coins from around the world. Ask students what they are looking at. How do they know it is money? Is it real money? Ask students to name a coin that we use today in our country.
- Give each student a nickel, dime, penny, or quarter. Have students compare their coin with a coin on the website. How are they alike? [round, have pictures, made of metal] How are they different? [the words are different, the pictures are different] As a class, create a VENN DIAGRAM showing the similarities and differences.
- How do we know something is money? Is all money round? [show students a dollar bill if they answer yes] Is all money silver? Explain that students will be learning about money and will be able to explain what makes something money by the end of the lesson.
- Visit the website Toy Money of American Children . Have students compare their coin with a coin found on this website. How are they alike? How are they different? Create a VENN DIAGRAM. Are the coins on the website money? Why or why not?
Hand a student some Monopoly or other play money and ask if they would sell you their lunch for it. Why not? Explain that the coins on the website they just saw are play money, not real money.
- What makes the play money different from the real money they saw at the first website or the money they are holding in their hands? Brainstorm ideas. Explain that the difference is that real money is widely accepted as money. Everyone agrees to use it as money. Play money is not widely accepted as money, and most people wouldn't sell you something in exchange for it.
- Visit the Geographical Directory Of World Paper Money , then click on the country whose currency you wish to see. Explain that different countries print different currency. To buy something in a country, you need too have that country's currency. Have each student explore the currency from at least three countries. Compare one example to an American ten dollar bill as seen at the web site U.S. Treasury Small Denominations . How is it different from American money? What do they like about it?
- Take a closer look at the American ten dollar bill. Examine the different parts such as the portrait, signatures, legal tender wording, value, and decorations. Visit this website and click on the Interactive Note link.
- Have each student create their own currency using paper and art supplies or a draw program on their computer. Encourage them to include some of the features they saw on the American ten dollar bill and on the currency they viewed from other countries. How will they make sure that no one can easily copy their currency?
- Ask students to draw a picture, write or verbally explain what money is.
- Ask them to explain the difference between real and play money by drawing a picture, writing, verbally explaining, or acting it out.
- Ask students if they could use the money they designed to buy things in a grocery store. Why not?
- Ask students which currency that they have seen is their favorite. Why?
- Ask students where they have seen play money, ie. Games, fast food restaurant. Could they use this money to buy a toy? Why not?
- Could you buy a toy in France with American Dollars? Why not?
- Let students play some of the games here .
- Ask students to bring in any money they or their parents might have from another country for show and tell. Where did it come from? What features make it special?
- Have students carve into a potato, dip the potato in paint, and press it onto paper repeatedly to make prints. Explain that this is similar to the way paper money is printed. Why is this a better way to make money than drawing each bill by hand? [faster, cheaper, more uniform, harder to counterfeit]


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Could Your Town be the next Fair Trade Town?
Be a part of the local and global community: Join over 1,000 Fair Trade Towns and Cities around the world!
Our communities play a crucial role in growing the Fair Trade Movement in the United States, and across the country Fair Trade supporters are making a difference, not just by converting their own purchases to Fair Trade but by working with offices, schools, community organizations and retailers to convert theirs as well.
Fair Trade Towns USA is a national campaign uniting community organizers and passionate consumers from across the country who are dedicated to the principles of Fair Trade. By organizing our communities at the local level we are able to make a tangible impact on the U.S. market, creating the demand for justice and equity for producers, artisans, farmers, and workers around the world. As part of a global movement, there are now more than 1,000 Fair Trade Towns worldwide and the movement has spread rapidly across the United States.
Five Steps to Becoming a Fair Trade Town:
Fair Trade Town campaigns bring together community members, retailers, community organizations and town government to build awareness of Fair Trade and achieve special recognition for their efforts. The "Fair Trade Town" designation provides a permanent platform for continued outreach and education to build the Fair Trade Movement and deepen each community's commitment to international justice. Working with both the "grassroots" and "grasstops," Fair Trade Towns USA offers tools and resources to help towns and cities achieve Fair Trade status and work towards the common goal of making Fair Trade products the standard in the U.S., one community at a time.
To earn Fair Trade status for your Town follow the "5 Steps to Success":
1. Form a steering committee that meets regularly and runs the campaign
2. Increase Fair Trade product availabilty through outreach to retailers
3. Demonstrate support from local organizations, schools and places of worship
4. Attract local media attention for the campaign to increase awareness
5. Achieve passage of a resolution supporting Fair Trade by the town council or local governing body
Check out the growing list of Fair Trade Town Campaigns to see if one already exists in your community.
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Any campaign can succeed if it has enough community support and the first step is to build your team! If a campaign doesn't already exist in your city/town, here are a few places that you can start:
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- Some find that the best way to get started is by planning an event, such as a Fair Trade holiday sale, or to collaborate with an existing event, such as tabling at a Farmer's Market to start talking to people about Fair Trade Towns. Print out our customizable Campaign Petition Sign-up Form to begin growing your network.
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Organizing a Fair Trade Town campaign is no small undertaking, but we suspect you will find it enriching, engaging and rewarding as you proceed through the steps, make new connections with members of your community, and organize together to improve the lives of farmers and workers around the world.
If you think you have what it takes, contact the National Coordinator of Fair Trade Towns USA, Billy Linstead Goldsmith - email@example.com.


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Comparing Commercial Microwave Ovens and Conventional Ovens
Microwave ovens have been making life in the kitchen easier since 1947. The invention of commercial microwave ovens takes this efficiency to the next level. They operate as high-volume heaters, and they are designed to withstand long hours and extended use in a restaurant kitchen (unlike home microwave ovens). Both home microwaves and commercial microwave ovens use electromagnetic energy to make the water molecules in food vibrate, thereby warming them. Foods high in water, like fruits and vegetables, will cook more quickly, as will those high in sugars and fats, like bacon. A conventional oven, on the other hand, uses heat to cook foods, rather than the electromagnetic waves that commercial microwave ovens use.
So when are commercial microwave ovens best for cooking, and when should you use a conventional oven instead? Read on for answers and ideas from ShortOrder.
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Commercial microwave ovens are great for quick work in the kitchen when a long cooking time in the oven won't do. A commercial microwave oven has a much higher wattage than home microwave ovens, and must meet NSF sanitation standards. They are often more energy-efficient than other cooking methods, as well.
Conventional Ovens
Conventional ovens have the advantage of being able to bake, roast, and broil, the drawback being that cook time may be significantly lengthened, contrasting the quick convenience of commercial microwave ovens. Note also that there are two kinds of ovens: gas and electric. A gas oven often produces a moist heat but very little ambient heat in the kitchen, while an electric oven produces a dry heat, which is more optimal for roasting.
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HOUSTON - There are some 900 food trucks in the Houston area and they're not just for tacos anymore. You can get everything from cupcakes to Vietnamese cuisine from a restaurant on wheels.
Just like regular restaurants, these diners with a drive shaft have to follow the health code.
In July, health inspectors stopped the Waffle Bus and made the operator discard a lot of food that was off temperature, including 12 dozen eggs and 40 pounds of chicken.
Oh My Gogi, a truck that serves Korean barbeque, also had a similar problem when inspectors checked in July. Inspectors said they found the refrigerator was 71 degrees inside, which is 30 degrees warmer than allowed by the health code.
Inspectors closed Pollo Monterrey, parked in the 16000 block of Imperial Valley, when they saw dead and live roaches inside.
Inspectors also said employees were draining liquid waste from the truck into a storm drain. An employee, who invited Local 2 inside, said it was all a big misunderstanding and blamed the truck parked a few feet away.
"So it comes under the trailer, so it looks like we're the ones dumping water. When it's actually from them," said Dulce Reyna.
On the Taquerua Mi Jalisco truck, normally parked on Bauman near Parker, inspectors said they found cockroaches.
In Taqueria el Amanecer-Palacios in the 7700 block of Bellfort, inspectors said the beef was 37 degrees too warm.
Arthurene Smith owns a food truck named the Lunch Bag. She said it's her job to keep her truck clean and the food safe. She said you can't always see issues from the window where you order, but there is one way to make sure the truck you frequent is keeping it clean.
"Some people may want to see a green slip," Smith told Local 2.
All food trucks are required to keep green slips as proof they cleaned the unit at an approved commissary every day it was used. You can ask to see the slip and check the date on it to make sure it's current, before you place your order.
Smith said most food truck owners work hard to stay clean.
"I believe that they're trying to keep the public safe, so I don't think it's a problem," she said.
Local 2 found two food trucks with perfect inspection reports. Oh My Pocket Pies and Off The Hook BBQ get an A+ in this week's Restaurant Report Card.
To see a complete list of restaurant violations in the Houston area, visit www.click2houston.com/restaurantinspections. How To File Restaurant Complaint We get our information from the city of Houston Health Department, but many of you have complaints about restaurants in other cities and counties. Refer to the following list to find out which agency to contact depending on the location of the restaurant: * For all complaints about restaurants located in the city of Houston, call 311 or file the complaint online. * Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services inspects and permits all retail food establishments in the unincorporated areas of Harris County as well as in the cities of Tomball, Katy, Jacinto City, Galena Park, La Porte, Morgan's Point, South Houston, Seabrook, El Lago, Southside Place, Hunter's Creek, Piney Point, Bunker Hill, Jersey Village, Spring Valley, Deer Park, Humble, Waller, and West University Place. If you believe you have become ill from ingesting food from an establishment in unincorporated Harris County or in a city inspected by Harris County, please file a complaint at http://www.hcphes.org/eph/foodcomplaint.ht or call them at 713-274-6300. If you are concerned about a food establishment's operations such as cleanliness, food handling procedures, etc., please file a complaint at http://www.hcphes.org/eph/complaints.htm. * To file a complaint about a restaurant in Montgomery County, call the Montgomery County Health Department at 936-539-7839. * To file a complaint about a restaurant Galveston County, call the Galveston County Health Department at 409-938-2300. Use this link to speed the process and file your complaint electronically, or send an email to email@example.com. * To file a complaint about a restaurant in Brazoria County, contact the Brazoria County Health Department. * To file a complaint about a restaurant Fort Bend County, contact the Fort Bend County Health Department. * To file a complaint about a restaurant in Sugar Land use this link or contact the Senior Sanitarian at 281-275-2278 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. If you have a news tip or question for KPRC Local 2 Investigates, drop them an e-mail or call their tipline at (713) 223-TIPS (8477). Copyright 2012 by Click2Houston.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


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Rae Giannini, 107 years old, keeps rhythm to the accordion played by David Luzzi during her birthday party clelbration hel Nov. 12 at Frye's Care Home in Cutten. Rae was born Nov. 11, 1905 in northern Washington State. At the age of 4 she moved with her mother, stepfather and three sisters, Mary, Louise and Emma to Scotia, Calif. Later the family moved to Eureka where Rae attended Eureka City Schools.
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NEYLAND will play Pontarddulais in the final of their regional section of the Welsh Cricket Club after a resounding win over Dafen Welfare on Sunday afternoon.
The home side shot the visitors out for just 70, with Henry Durrant dismantling the visitors' line up with figures of 5-19.
He was backed up by Nathan Banner (2-35), Andrew Miller (1-8), Nick Koomen (1-0) and Callum Woods (1-4), as Sean Hannon's men never allowed Dafen to settle.
And Neyland made light work of the run chase, cruising home inside 17 overs.
Openers Nick Koomen (15 not out) and Patrick Bellerby (10) got things off to a steady start, before the latter was removed my Matthew Donaghue (1-35).
Ashley Sutton then struck three boundaries before being run out for a quick fire 27, before Andrew Miller (2 not out) joined Koomen in finishing off the job.
The ragged visitors also gave away 17 extras.
The winners of the Neyland v Pontarddulais clash will meet on Sunday, July 27, with the venue to be confirmed. The winners will progress to the Welsh Cricket Cup semi finals, with the winners of the other three regional sections.


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Sort of Trade Deadline related.
Shumpert....the only Player that I assume that the Knicks can garner ANY interest from other Teams....goes down with a knee injury....ON THE DAY BEFORE the trade deadline.
I'm guessing that this explains why many of the Knicks trade rumors disappeared.
This only further illustrates how bad of a season that the Knicks are having. I know that it sucks for Players to go down with injuries....but when it comes to all things bad that happens to the Knicks....the only thing I can say when I hear this is :


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After talking to a few newcomers and offering some tips on staying warm in the fall and winter months, I was asked to write this column and offer some of my ideas for staying warm both inside and outside.
Let's start with a few tips for keeping the outside from coming inside. First, if you are living in that cool shady cabin that was great in the summer time, you now know that cool and shady means it is cold in the winter.
If you don't have dual-pane windows, you can get some clear plastic from the hardware store and make a reasonable facsimile by simply putting plastic over your windows with a staple gun. If the windows are hard to reach from the outside you can use it on the inside, like for second story windows. Nothing is more alarming then seeing the curtains blowing in the wind when the windows are closed. This will stop the problem.
Weather stripping the doors of your home will cut down on drafts. If you have large gaps on the bottom, you can seal them with a rubber skirt (sorry, I don't know the official name) or, in an emergency, a rolled up towel held in place by something heavy, can do the trick.
Because you are sealing your home to keep out the cold and using heat to stay warm, the air can get really dry in winter. If you don't want to buy a humidifier, you can simply put a pan of water on top of your wood stove and let it evaporate into the room.
Speaking of wood, it is always good to have a stash delivered, stacked and under a tarp before it snows. If you buy your wood in the summer months, you will save money over the winter prices.
Clothing is very important for both inside and outside activities. The outdoor clothing system of layering is still the best. Start with a good base layer — tops and bottoms — and good socks, either Merino wool or synthetics. Have a middle layer for insulation and a waterproof outer layer for outside pursuits. You can remove or add layers as you move inside and out.
When it is icy outside, you need some kind of ice cleats to avoid falls. Out on the trail Kahtoola Mircospikes and YakTrax Extreme models work well for lower elevations. For walking down your driveway or steps, the YakTrax Pro model with the velcro strap is the ticket.
Watch out for black ice which is a thin layerof ice on asphalt that you may not see until it is too late. Black ice is very slippery and the fall will be on pavement, so you will be hurt when you hit the ground.
Don't forget that you also need to winterize your car. If you don't have four-wheel drive, you will probably need to get tire chains. Also the going-real-fast method to make it up your icy hill or driveway can lead to real trouble.
Next week, I will talk about gearing up for winter hiking.


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Turkey and Cannellini Bean Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Rosemary
(Makes about 6 servings, recipe created by Kalyn)
1 onion, diced into small pieces
1 cup diced celery
2 tsp. olive oil
2 tsp. chopped rosemary leaves (I used frozen rosemary, but if you use dried rosemary use a bit less and be extra careful that it's finely chopped)
1 small orange sweet potato, diced into 1/2 inch pieces (usually called yams in U.S. grocery stores)
6 cups homemade turkey stock (or use chicken stock, but turkey stock is better)
2 bay leaves
2 cups diced leftover turkey (I used two cups tightly packed, you could also use chicken)
1 can cannellini beans, rinsed well (or pressure-cook 1/2 cup dried cannellini beans)
fresh ground black pepper to taste
Add turkey stock and bay leaves and bring to a slight simmer. Let cook about 10 minutes while you chop turkey and drain and rinse beans.
Add diced turkey, rinsed and drained cannellini beans, and fresh ground black pepper to taste, and let soup simmer over low heat about 30 minutes. Serve hot.
South Beach Suggestions:
This is a great soup for any phase of the South Beach Diet, or any other low-glycemic eating plan.
More Soup with Rosemary
Zucchini and Yellow Squash Soup with Rosemary and Parmesan from Kalyn's Kitchen
Garbanzo and White Bean Soup with Lamb and Rosemary from Kalyn's Kitchen
Sausage and Red Russian Kale Soup with Tomatoes, Chickpeas, and Herbs from Kalyn's Kitchen
White Bean Soup with Ham and Rosemary from Kalyn's Kitchen
Slow Cooker White Bean and Rosemary Soup from Daily Unadventues in Cooking
Rosemary Lentil Vegetable Soup from Gluten-Free Bay
Cannellini and Rosemary Soup from Beyond Salmon
Rosemary and Marsala Mushroom Soup with Fried Proscuitto Crudo Garnish from Lucullian Delights
(Recipes from other blogs may not always be South Beach Diet friendly; check ingredients.)
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