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Baby Constipation Remedies
Baby constipation remedies differ from adult constipation remedies. The symptoms of constipation are also dependent on age. Most of the constipation remedies available to adults are dangerous to or untested with infants. Many baby constipation remedies involve dietary changes. Parents must choose the dietary baby constipation remedies that match their infant's developmental stage. A few non-dietary baby constipation remedies are available to parents. One should consult a doctor if natural baby constipation remedies do not work or if there are complications with the constipation.
Baby Constipation Vs Adult Constipation
Constipation can be less obvious in infants, because they are unable to tell others when they are backed up. Newborns who still get all of their sustenance from nursing may have bowel movements as infrequently as once every 7 days. This is normal digestion for their developmental stage, not constipation. Once an infant starts consuming other liquids and foods, he should have a bowel movement every couple of days. The nature of the bowel movement is important at any age. Stool should be soft. Hard stools that look like pebbles are a sign of baby constipation. A constipated baby might also feel pain or discomfort during bowel movements. Sometimes infant constipation results in intestinal gas that bloats the stomach.
The best natural laxative to choose depends on what a baby is old enough to consume
Sorbitol Sources
Pear juice, apple juice, prune juice.
Note: Apple, Pear, and Prune Juice contain sorbitol, which is a laxative. Prune Juice does not have fiber.
Fiber Sources
Apples, apricots, beans, bran, peas, peaches, pears, prunes, raisins, spinach, wheat germ
When an adult gets constipated, she can choose from many constipation remedies. The local pharmacy or health food stores sells suppositories, enemas and oral laxatives. Do not give any of these to an infant without a doctor's approval. Governmental websites warn against giving babies suppositories, enemas or oral laxatives, especially mineral oil. They also caution against giving honey, syrup or corn syrup to babies. Honey, syrup and corn syrup contain trace levels of microbes that can cause botulism in infants.
Baby Constipation Remedies
Dietary habits contribute to baby constipation. Drinking cow's milk, switching from breast milk to formula and improperly mixing formula can all lead to baby constipation. A lack of fluids or dietary fiber will also make babies constipated. Adding liquids and fiber sources to a baby's diet should be a parent's first step. Fluid in stool makes it softer so that it is easier to pass. Fiber stimulates bowel movements by adding bulk to the stool. Some types of fiber also increase the fluid content of stool. Pick drinks and foods that are appropriate for an infant's age. A newborn only consumes breast milk. As the baby matures, he gradates to other fluids, then formula, and then solid foods. Give plain water and diluted fruit juice to a younger infant. Pear juice, apple juice and prune juice contain sorbitol, which is a natural laxative. If a baby is old enough to eat solid foods, high fiber fruits and vegetables promote regularity. Apples, apricots, beans, bran, peas, peaches, pears, prunes, raisins, spinach and wheat germ are reliable fiber sources.
Some non-dietary baby constipation remedies assist in regularity. As with adults, regular exercise for infants strengthens the muscles that are involved with bowel movements. When infants are old enough to exercise, parents can lead them through exercises that move the upper legs or lower torso. If a baby is ready for potty training, good toilet habits are important. Using the toilet at the same time each day makes it easier to have a bowel movement. Right after eating a meal is a particularly good time for a trip to the toilet, because the food from the meal encourages the entire digestive system to activate. Infants, toddlers and children should use the toilet whenever they feel the urge to. Constipated babies of all ages can find relief from a gentle stomach massage.
When to Call a Doctor
Be sure to contact a doctor if the constipated baby is under 2 months old, if the constipation lasts more than 2 days or if certain complications accompany the constipation. When a child resists toilet training or consciously holds back bowel movements, there could be a more serious problem. Blood in the stool, pain, fever or vomiting requires a doctor's care.
Parents searching for baby constipation remedies must keep developmental factors in mind. A baby suffering from constipation may exhibit signs that are particular to his age. Remedies also need to match an infant's age. Adult constipation remedies can harm infants. Many baby constipation remedies involve food and drink choices. Exercise and proper toilet habits help too. Parents need to seek professional medical advice if there are complications with the constipation or if the constipation persists despite trying home baby constipation remedies.
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The murder mystery may be the bastard progeny of drama and fiction, and the finest of this breed sure knows how to entertain. At its strongest, a mystery, a thriller, a detective story, a tale of suspense will seize you from the first plot twist and not once let go. If you take your pleasure in book form, you're up reading until 3:00 a.m. with windows and doors double-locked. If you catch a whodunit on television, you're so wiped out you can barely make it to the kitchen to refuel during commercials. (And forget ad-free PBS offerings; you're welded to the TV screen for the duration.) At the movies or live theater, you grip the sides of your seat; you cower; you forget to breathe. Your pulse does not return to normal until the questions of who did it, how they did it, why they did it, and how they will be brought to justice are answered. After all, along with suspense and compellingly wrought good guys and bad guys, resolution is one of the givens of the genre. Life certainly doesn't offer us tidy resolution, and neither does contemporary highbrow drama or fiction.
The 1986 thriller Dangerous Obsession ties up its messy loose ends in a neat little bow at the close of its second act. On-stage at Actors' Playhouse in Coral Gables, it also offers, toward its finish, a couple of unforeseen turns. Yet the revelations and the conclusion deliver, at best, only fleeting twinges of satisfaction, as opposed to the catharsis experienced when watching more intricately plotted and incisively observed work. Blame both the British playwright N.J. Crisp and this production's director David Arisco for this tepid sense of completion. Each, in his own way, commits a cardinal sin: They both opt for predictability over surprise.
Dangerous Obsession appears to have all the necessary ingredients for the brand of thriller known as the English mystery: an isolated house in the country, an enigmatic stranger who arrives unannounced, a hard-drinking wife, a husband with secrets, a death by suspicious accident, a thunderstorm that shuts down the electricity, and a gun. The curtain rises to reveal Sally Driscoll (Kim Cozort) clad only in a bathing suit as she waters the plants in the conservatory of her estate. Suddenly a man appears at her door claiming that he met Sally and her husband Mark (Tom Wahl) at a business conference several months back. Sally remembers the conference but can't remember John Barrett (John Felix) or his wife Jane; then again, Sally's memory has been blurred by vast amounts of alcohol, imbibed before, during, and after the conference. Inviting Barrett inside, she begins to mix the first of many pitchers of martinis that will get her through the coming evening.
Barrett tells Sally that he has come to see Mark on business; since he and his wife met the Driscolls, he continues forlornly, his wife has died. Sally sympathizes, but when Mark arrives he wants nothing to do with Barrett, instructing the visitor to meet him at his office during the week. Barrett has no intention of leaving, as he makes violently clear at the end of act one. In act two he discloses the nature of his business while holding the Driscolls hostage.
Perhaps I've read too many books by English authors such as P.D. James and Ruth Rendell, or seen too many BBC Mystery! episodes featuring Agatha Christie's sleuth Miss Marple or Colin Dexter's Inspector Morse, but the purpose of Barrett's visit screamed "Hello!" at me within moments of his crossing the Driscoll threshold; then it took far too long for my suspicions to be confirmed. Although marked by engaging performances from Felix and Cozort, much of act one is burdened with endless exposition. The suspense meter rises considerably during act two, but only in comparison to its predecessor. The faaade of the Driscolls' perfectly constructed upper-class marriage cracks; once again the rich are exposed as less principled and more miserable than the rest of us. What else is new? And on behalf of the doggedly obsessed, less-privileged Barrett, Felix gets to speak insight-laden lines such as "I'm a little mad, you know. But then again, I think there's a bit of madness in all of us."
Despite being hobbled by a thin script, Cozort and Felix deliver impressive portrayals, although they are forced to labor against uninspired direction and a pallid performance by Wahl. Cozort, a commanding actor who has appeared on many local stages, makes her Actors' Playhouse debut here. Ever the perfect hostess, her Sally walks a line between seductress and therapist, living up to Barrett's description of her as adept at "charming men without making women jealous." The actress is equally convincing whether her character maintains appearances through a drunken haze or succumbs to pressure and momentarily breaks down. In turn, Felix, as Barrett, stealthily moves back and forth between obsequiousness and cunning, throwing in a dollop of tenderness when he speaks about his wife. Wahl, on the other hand, never quite pulls off either his English accent or his depiction of Mark as a cold, controlling, conscienceless businessman. The actor just seems bored.
Playwright Crisp, better known in his native England than in the United States, also writes novels and for television. In the skeletal information I was able to dig up on him, not a single other thriller was mentioned. Given the scant material I found, this doesn't mean he hasn't tried his hand at other mysteries. Since he's not known for writing them, however, I suspect that, with its transparent plotting and its cliched lines about madness, Dangerous Obsession may very well be an unsuccessful attempt to parody the genre or at least to use the form as an excuse to write a morality play about taking responsibility for one's reckless actions. In either case the play's potential for suspense doesn't derive only from its been-there, done-that plot. It's also found in the head games among the principals, whose triangular relationship is marked by deception and betrayal. Unfortunately, director Arisco treats Obsession as a standard-issue, plot-driven thriller, favoring the revelation of ho-hum secrets over psychological tension. The interpretation renders an already obvious script toothless.
Stage Whispers
Disney is doing it this summer, but Christopher Bishop is doing it right now. Although an animated musical version of Victor Hugo's epic nineteenth-century novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame arrives in theaters this June, South Florida audiences can catch a live rendition by Miami composer, lyricist, and author Bishop at the Shores Performing Arts Theater, in Miami Shores, through May 19; Bishop also stars in the title role.
By day a music teacher at West Miami Middle School, Bishop had the initial inkling to turn Hunchback into a musical 23 years ago. Ultimately, however, "it just took its place in the time line of the different projects I was doing," he notes. Those projects included 1492, which Bishop created in celebration of the 500-year anniversary of the Spanish discovery of the New World; that work was named the National Quincentenary Jubilee Commission's official musical theater presentation, with the song "Discovering America" designated as the commission's official theme song. His other musicals include The Formula, which premiered at Florida International University's first original play festival in 1985; the post-Hurricane Andrew show We Will Rebuild; and Magic City, performed for Queen Elizabeth on her visit to Miami in 1991.
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While Bishop labored on the production, other composers were mining broadly emotional, lushly romantic nineteenth-century novels for musical theater scenarios, from adaptions of Gaston Leroux's Phantom of the Opera to Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde to yet another Victor Hugo tome, Les Miserables. None of this daunted Bishop. "The success of Phantom taught me the power of a Gothic approach," he explains. "Les Miserables taught me that the extreme complexity of a 600-page Gothic novel could be reduced to a two-and-a-half-hour entertainment."
Five years ago Bishop finally sat down to tackle Hunchback in earnest. Four years later he had translated into song and dance the story of the deformed Notre Dame cathedral bell ringer Quasimodo who falls in love with the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda. The composer and his wife, Adelle LaBree Bishop, approached Stephen Neal, artistic director of the Shores Theater, with the finished product. "We played him the score," Bishop recalls, "and told him the story. He was enthralled and said, 'Let's do it.'" One year later the theater, with Neal as director, is playing host to what Bishop calls "a Broadway-style production," complete with period costumes and lavish sets.
After years of shaping the show in private, Bishop found that taking Hunchback into production flooded him with fresh ideas. "The marvelous thing about doing a musical," he says, "is the collaborative effort it takes. As you do the specific rewrites, you work with specific actors and try to mold some of the lines and the lyrics of the songs to make them particularly apropos of the personalities being used." For example, Frank O'Neill, who plays the part of Captain Phoebus, has a strong Portuguese speaking accent, so Bishop tailored the role to emphasize O'Neill's singing. Bishop also wrote a second song for the character of Claude Frollo, archdeacon of Notre Dame and Quasimodo's autocratic protector, because, as Bishop puts it, actor Wayne LeGette "is a very capable performer and it was helpful to the play to give him more to do." Bishop also emphasizes Neal's "cinematic" direction, his montagelike approach to staging: "When we're right in the middle of a song, we'll play a scene in the center of the song and then finish it. Then immediately something else is happening on the other side of the stage. The idea is to create a seamlessness."
For further information, call the Shores Performing Arts Theater at 751-0562 or see "Calendar Listings.


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No New Clues In Mystery Of Boy's Disappearance
It's been more than a month since the seven-yearold foster child of a Starrett City resident disappeared from his home in the Vandalia Avenue section of the huge complex located a mile or so east of Canarsie.
On the night of January 22, Patrick Alford went with his foster mother, with whom he had been living for just a matter of weeks, to take out the garbage at about 9 p.m. The woman turned away for a moment and the boy "just disappeared," according to sources involved in questioning her. She and her family looked for the boy for hours and finally called 75th Precinct police, who continued the search and called in detectives from the Missing Persons Unit.
The foster mother, whose name has not been disclosed, had been handling foster children for years and has not been declared responsible, either by police or by Childrens' Services officials. But at first police thought the boy's biological mother, Jennifer Rodriguez, might have a hand in it, perhaps seeing that the child went to relatives in another state. Patrick had been taken from his mother by welfare workers and had balked at being placed elsewhere.
Rodriguez was even jailed for nearly a week because she was suspected of withholding information in the case, but, after taking a lie-detector test and passing it, she was essentially exonerated and was released.
Since that time, detectives have held the case open and continued to watch her movements, according to media sources. The NYPD has even added $10,000 to a reward of $2,000 offered by Crime Stoppers for information leading to an arrest and conviction in case something untoward has happened to Patrick.
An article in The Post Sunday compared, at this point, the missing child's case to that of six-year-old Etan Patz, who was never seen after he walked to school in 1979.
In Patrick's case, police dogs traced his last steps to a nearby bus stop, although the dogs had been used unsuccessfully to try to trace him down at the banks of Spring Creek, which runs next to the development from which he disappeared.
Anyone who might have seen him or who might have information on the case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-557-TIPS.


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On this date
May 7, 1998 The Palmerton boys claim a team title while Northwestern's Tiffany Cougle captures four gold medals at the annual Colonial League meet. The Blue Bombers receive a pair of firsts from Jeff Dobias (1600, 3200) while Matt Hager wins one event (javelin) and takes second in two others. Teammate Matt Spirk adds a gold in the pole vault. Cougle betters the competition in the 100, 200 and 400 and also competes on the winning 1600 relay team. The Tigers' Alan Czysz (400, 800) and Daryal Hall (100, 200) both win two events.


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The investigation focuses on whether the Company and certain of its executives violated federal securities laws.
On July 31, 2014, a report published by the Wall Street Journal stated that L-3 Communications, "disclosed accounting irregularities linked to an aerospace logistics support contract, signaling it would take an initial $84 million pretax charge as it cut its full-year profit guidance. The aerospace and defense group said the problems related "primarily" to a Defense Department contract running from 2010 to January 2015, with overstated sales and cost overruns and alleged "misconduct [that] included concealment from L-3's corporate staff and external auditors.""
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Joss Whedon announced that his wild and wacky 2008 online musical, Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog, is set to air on the CW at an unknown date.
Originally created for online viewing only, the three-part series stars Neil Patrick Harris as a shy underdog who creates the alter ego of evil mastermind Dr. Horrible. Originally created in response to the Writer's Strike, it has won multiple awards and received much recognition, including being ranked #15 on Time's Top 50 Inventions of 2008.


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Bamboo fence shields leafy hideaway from paparazzi
There is privacy, and there is privacy. Last night the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge enjoyed a night at a private island resort on the Solomon Islands so remote they had to get there by canoe.
But just in case that was not quite secluded enough, once the owners knew that the Duke and Duchess would be staying there, they hastily erected an 8ft (2.4m) bamboo fence around the property so that not even the most determined paparazzo could sneak a look in.
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" RSPB is working to secure a healthy environment for birds and wildlife. "
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds was formed in 1889 to counter the trade in birds' plumes for adorning ladies' hats. This practice was resulting in the slaughter of thousands of egrets and other birds every year. The society was founded by a group of women, appalled at this slaughter in the name of fashion. Today, the RSPB is the largest conservation organisation in Europe and has over one million members.
The RSPB passionately believes that it is our responsibility to protect birds and the environment. But it's not just about birds. By protecting birds and their habitats, the RSPB is helping to maintain a healthy biodiversity for a healthy planet.
With its million members, the RSPB has huge political lobbying power, and uses its power to influence government decisions on issues affecting wildlife and the environment.
One recent example of this has been the prevention of the building of a new airport at Cliffe in Kent. The proposal, which would have destroyed a large area of the North Kent Marshes was described by the RSPB as 'obscene'. After an intensive campaign, the proposal was abandoned.
The RSPB does not just campaign for birds and the environment, it actively manages areas where they can thrive. The society currently owns over 200 nature reserves covering a staggering 321,000 acres, an area roughly twice the size of the island of Anglesey. These nature reserves contain over 80% of our rarest birds and animals as well as important breeding and wintering habitats, so are vital to this country's environment.
Our country's birds are under constant threat. The number of tree sparrows, yellowhammers, grey partridge and many other once common birds have declined drastically in the past thirty years. The RSPB is working to reverse trends like this and have had some considerable success. Marsh harriers were nearly extinct a few years ago with the only pair in Britain breeding at the RSPB's reserve at Minsmere in Suffolk. Thankfully, these magnificent birds of prey have flourished and can now be seen at suitable sites right across the country.
The RSPB has also had success with birds that became extinct in this country. The white-tailed eagle was wiped out in the early 20th century. Through the efforts of the RSPB and others, the reintroduction programme has resulted in over 20 pairs of these majestic raptors thriving in the northwest of Scotland. This has had benefits for the local people; the Mull eagles bring in about 1 million pounds of tourist money every year.
That's enough of what the RSPB can do for wildlife, what can RSPB membership do for us?
In order to protect birds, support from members of the public is vital. The RSPB is extremely active in promoting birds through its 'A date with nature' campaigns. These are run all over the country and aim to show people amazing sights that they would not normally see. One example of this is in Manchester City centre; shoppers are surprised and delighted to be shown the pair of peregrine falcons hunting in the skies above their heads.
As stated above, the RSPB own over 200 nature reserves. Most of these nature reserves are open to the public. Many of them charge a small entrance fee. If you're a member, then you get in for free. I visit quite a few of the RSPB reserves during the year, so actually save myself money!
RSPB reserves are special places to see special wildlife. At one or more RSPB reserves across Britain, you have a chance to see the following rare or endangered animals: Scottish wildcat, pine martin, white-tailed eagle, red kite, black grouse, adder, puffins, grey seals, killer whales, otter, osprey, bittern, and glow-worms (I didn't even know we had these in our country!).
Many of the RSPB reserves are set in spectacularly beautiful countryside making exploring them a wonderful way to spend a day out. Try walking along the cliff top at South Stack on Anglesey, through the ancient Caledonian pine forest at Loch Garten, or around the gorgeous upland reservoir of Lake Vyrnwy to see what I mean.
Without the RSPB, we would not be able to spend time in these lovely places (or even if we could, we'd have to be playing golf or touring an industrial estate, because that's what many of them would be by now).
You don't have to be an expert birdwatcher to visit an RSPB reserve. The RSPB has over 13,000 dedicated volunteers as well as staff. All of whom are knowledgeable about birds, and only to happy to help visitors with what they're seeing as well as explaining the history of 'their' particular reserve.
Many of the RSPB's largest reserves have superb facilities for visitors. As well as the expert staff, reserves like Minsmere, and Leighton Moss in Lancashire offer facilities like heated viewing areas with comfy chairs, restaurants, and shops. A lovely day out, with a nice meal can be had by the whole family, with some souvenirs of the day being purchased in the knowledge that the profits will go to helping Britain's wildlife.
So, by becoming a member, we help the RSPB help Britain's wildlife, whilst at the same time allowing us to have great days out.
How much does it cost?
Until recently, the price of RSPB membership was around £35 for a single adult, £45 for a couple, or a reasonable £51 for the whole family. Membership appears to have changed somewhat; it appears that you select how much you want to pay! They suggest amounts for you (e.g. £3.00 per month for an adult), but there appears no limit on how much or little you can pay.
You may have gathered from my review that I'm a huge fan of the RSPB. I've had some wonderful days out in some amazing countryside, and seen some spectacular wildlife.
If, like me, you enjoy beautiful countryside walks with the chance of seeing something special, I'd encourage you to take out a membership. Even if you don't become a member, have a look at the RSPB's website, find a local reserve, and get out and see what lovely areas the RSPB is managing near you.


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Add beautiful color, flavor and freshness to your summer meal with this sweet and savory recipe.
2 peaches – ripe but fairly firm
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 heaping tablespoons of plain chevre
10 basil leaves – julienned
Aged balsamic vinegar
Cracked black pepper
Sea Salt
Turn outdoor grill to medium heat.
Cut peaches in half and remove pit. Melt butter in skillet, and cook until lightly browned. Remove from heat and place first peach half in skillet, cut side down, to coat with the butter. Flip quickly, coating the other side, and remove to a plate. Repeat with other three halves.
Take peaches and remaining butter to the grill. Reduce heat to medium low and place peaches cut side down on the grill. Close lid and grill for 3 minutes. Open grill and rotate each peach 90 degrees to create a crosshatch pattern. Cook another two minutes with the grill lid open.
Flip the peaches over so that the cut side is up, and pour the remaining brown butter into the centers of the peaches. Close the grill lid and cook for 2 more minutes.
Remove peach halves to a plate and let cool for 5 minutes.
Top each peach half with 1 heaping tablespoon of plain chevre and a pinch of basil leaves. Drizzle with a bit of balsamic vinegar and a few grinds of black pepper. Finish with a light sprinkle of sea salt.


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Dead Heat
Dead Heat
As a
former equestrian, I always have been enamored with Dick Francis
and his books. The plots always revolve around fast horses and
criminals with some sort of get-rich-quick scheme or revenge. DEAD
HEAT contains all of these elements but with a culinary twist. The
inclusion of Felix Francis, Dick's son, as his writing partner adds
freshness to the theme.
Max Moreton, head chef and owner of the Hay Net --- a fine dining
establishment and caterer in Newcastle that caters to the racing
set --- has his hands full. Actually, just when you think he has
had enough bad luck, more misfortune seems to find him. Not only
does a client die from food poisoning, which leads to the health
department closing their kitchen, but the event they are catering
at Newcastle Race Course is sidetracked when a bomb blows up a
section of the boxes.
What is next for Max and his culinary reputation? "Did someone
purposely poison the dinner due to some catering war? Surely not.
It just didn't make sense. But I was increasingly steadfast in the
knowledge that since I hadn't put the beans in that dinner, someone
else must have." Kidney bean lectin, caused by undercooked kidney
beans, is responsible for the poisoning that closes the Hay Net
temporarily. Who would purposely poison Moreton's clientele, and
why? Was there a tie-in to the explosion at Haymarket on the day of
a big race?
Moreton was to undergo even more abuse at the hands of the
culprits. There is an unfortunate incident involving his car, the
smell of burnt toast in his apartment and other inopportune events.
Also, there is romance and a good deal of humor. To me, one of the
very pleasant surprises is the addition of Felix Francis's writing
style and fresh point of view. Several times there are references
to his father's riding history, which is very nostalgic. Also,
having a different perspective adds another dimension to writing on
the subject of horses and horse-related topics. For example, there
is a section on polo, with information about the game, rules and
some history.
We also learn about violas and the meaning of music. "Playing a
musical score is like telling a story, using notes and harmonies
instead of letters and words. Music can evoke huge passion, and a
symphony should carry the listener through the full range of
emotions from anticipation and sadness and melancholy in the early
movements to delight and joy at the climax."
Says Moreton: "Why had I thought that the key to everything would
be the names of those invited but not present in the bombed box?
What could polo possibly have to do with the bombing of the
Newmarket racetrack? I don't know for sure that it did, but polo
was undeniably a connection between some of the victims of the bomb
and someone else who hadn't been, although they had been expected
to be."
All in all, DEAD HEAT is one of the more refreshing Francis works
of art. There are many twists and turns, some real and others
imagined. This is a quick read that will hold your interest, inform
and delight you.
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Re: Replace XML tag names.by CountZero (Bishop)
|on May 04, 2010 at 06:30 UTC ( #838250=note: print w/replies, xml )
|Need Help??
As a start-tag is not allowed to contain whitespace (since whitespace is used as a delimiter between the tag and the attributes) or the > character, the character class of excluded characters should only contain these two characters. For good measure I have added ? and ! to exclude xml-headers, doctype elements, processings instructions and the like.
s{(<[^\s?!>]+)}{(my $tagname = $1 ) =~ tr/.//d;$tagname;}eg;
Yes that will cause the substitiution part to trigger even when there are no dots in the tagname, but it makes the whole of the regex much simpler and easier to understand and debug.
A program should be light and agile, its subroutines connected like a string of pearls. The spirit and intent of the program should be retained throughout. There should be neither too little or too much, neither needless loops nor useless variables, neither lack of structure nor overwhelming rigidity." - The Tao of Programming, 4.1 - Geoffrey James
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P&G raises bar on greenhouse gas emissions reductions
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has set a new goal to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions from its facilities by 30% by 2020. The goal was developed in partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
In addition, the multinational consumer goods giant is joining the Climate Savers Program, a program sponsored by WWF to enable leadership companies to collaborate and accelerate their efforts to address climate change.
"Climate change is a global issue and we believe everyone – companies, governments, and individuals – all have a role to play," said Len Sauers, vice president, global sustainability for P&G. "We felt it was important to come forward with an ambitious, science-based goal to help do our part to address the challenges that climate change poses."
P&G has been working in partnership with WWF to develop its new goal and advance its efforts on climate change. "This is a significant commitment that will lead to measurable reductions in P&G's greenhouse gas emissions while inspiring other companies to step up and take action," said Suzanne Apple, WWF's senior vice president, private sector engagement.
P&G says it plans to achieve its new goal by maintaining a focus on energy conservation and increasing its use of renewable energy.


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Time is of the essence
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Not only no, but h-e-double hockey sticks no. I'd love to stay home and read all day long. Or stay up all night and read. But I have to go to work so I can buy all the books that then sit around my house feeling neglected and unloved. It's a vicious circle, I tell ya.
2. If you had (magically) more time to read–what would you read? Something educational? Classic? Comfort Reading? Escapism? Magazines?


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Program admission requirements
To be eligible to apply for admission to this program, the student must:
- Have an undergraduate degree in communication sciences or disorders, education or a related area.
- Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00.
- Apply and be admitted to the Graduate College.


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Customer Reviews
What You'll Get
Pizza, much like the earth, is circular, flat, and supports the existence of Karl Malone. Enjoy something that always delivers with this Groupon.
The Deal
- $12 for $24 worth of food and drink
The Fine Print
Promotional value expires 90 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires. Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift. Limit 1 per visit. Limit 1 per table. Not valid with any other specials or discounts. Must purchase 1 food item. Dine-in only. Valid only at listed location. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
About Grande Pizza Co.
In Grande Pizza's stop-motion commercial, a sorcerous chef's apprentice gives life to an army of tiny dough men. Rather than do his bidding, the dough men combine to form a towering monster. The door swings open, and a valiant executive chef appears. With a flick of the finger, he transforms the beast into a tasty pizza, eternally condemned to a pizza-box prison. All is right with the world.
It's this appreciation for irreverence and experimentation that has helped the Grande Pizza locations spread across Florida. Ovens in their shops spill scents of steam-laden pastas and hot subs with sautéed turkey or sausage. Of course, Grande's pizza is the hub around which the menu revolves. Fistfuls of Grande cheese spread across a warm topography of ladled marinara, with some accented by Boar's Head meats. Chefs then scatter on toppings, such as mushrooms and ham, as well as pineapple and feta cheese. Additionally, fresh ingredients anchor recipes of homemade soups, lasagna, sauces, and pizza dough.


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The five story development stands proud as the convenient and affordable lifestyle choice you have been searching for.
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John Fisher to speak at retired educators' event
John Fisher will speak at the Vikingland Area Retired Educators' luncheon on Wednesday, December 12 at noon at the Holiday Inn in Alexandria.
Fisher, the newly elected president of Retired Educators Association of Minnesota (REAM), served as REAM's legislative co-chair with Denis Deanovic of Faribault.
He met with Minnesota legislators, advocating for the importance of pensions to Minnesota public sector workers financial independence and their contribution to the Minnesota economy.
Prior to his REAM activities, Fisher was a Mounds View High School social studies instructor for 35 years and was MVHS Lincoln Douglas debate and speech coach. He still judges debate and speech contests.
REAM's main purpose is to monitor and protect Minnesota school personnel's public pensions. Membership in REAM is open to anyone who is retired or within five years of retirement who has worked in a Minnesota school district or state college or university.
The Jefferson Carolers will sing at the luncheon. Donations will be accepted for the Douglas County Outreach Food Shelf and AAUW for the purchase of children's books.
All persons living in this area who have been involved with education as teachers, administrators or support staff are welcome to attend.
Reservations are needed by December 6. Call Sue at (320) 762-1508 to register.


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ICC World Twenty20 trophies arrive in Bangladesh, to tour all host cities
All six event ambassadors including Bangladesh men's and women's captains present on the tarmac to start the official multi-city trophy tour
Trophies to travel through Sylhet on 25 February and Chittagong on 27 February
The men's and women's trophies for the ICC World Twenty20 Bangladesh 2014 arrived in the host nation today.
The biggest prizes in the game's shortest format arrived this morning on flight EK 582 from Dubai. They were received from Emirates Airline cabin crew by tournament director Dhiraj Malhotra and host tournament director Tanveer Qamrul Islam (pictures attached). Among those present at the Hazrat Shah Jalal International Airport in Dhaka were the six event ambassadors, as the official multi-city trophy tour began with a ceremony on the tarmac.
Bangladesh men's captain Mushfiqur Rahim and women's skipper Salma Khatun were present at the ceremony, together with the other four event ambassadors: Ayasha Rahman, Nasir Hossain, Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal.
After the reception and ceremony at the airport, the trophies were taken on a tour of Dhaka, past some of the city's most important and historical locations. These included Shahbag, the Shaheed Minar, Polashi, Manik Mia Avenue and the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur.
The much-cherished silverware will next travel to the other two host cities, Sylhet and Chittagong, on 25 February and 27 February, respectively.
In Sylhet, the trophies will visit the following locations after departing the airport: Sylhet Divisional Stadium (Sylhet Cricket Stadium), Khastogir, Amborkhana, Mirer Moydan, Lama Bazar, Zinda Bazar, Shaheed Minar, Chowhatta and the Sylhet District Stadium.
After landing in Chittagong, the trophies will travel through the following areas: CEPZ, Bondor More, Agrabad, Tiger Pass, New Market, Shaheed Minar, DC Hill, Press Club, Kazir Dewri and the MA Aziz Stadium.
At all three venues, grand rallies starting from the airport are the main feature of the trophies' entry into the hearts of the cities. A massive signature container truck, traditional horse carts and local drums (Dhol) have been added to uphold the Bangladeshi festival touch.
About the trophies
The ICC WT20 trophies for men and women, which stand 51 cm tall, have been designed and manufactured by Links of London. While the men's trophy weighs seven and a half kilogrammes, the women's trophy weighs six kilos.
Made of silver and rhodium, the trophies have a youthful design that reflects the dynamic nature of T20I cricket. The design is based on the field dynamics of balls being hit to the boundary and fielders returning them in an interactive process.
The previous winners of the men's trophy include India (in South Africa in 2007), Pakistan (in England in 2009), England (in the West Indies in 2010) and the West Indies (in Sri Lanka in 2012).
Those that have lifted the women's trophy before include England (in England in 2009) and Australia (in the West Indies in 2010 and again in Sri Lanka in 2012).


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Delicious and nutritious mushrooms add flavor and excitement to any everyday meal. Follow these preparation tips to ensure perfectly cooked mushrooms.
- How to Saute
- How to Grill or Broil
- How to Make a "Portabella Burger"
- How to Microwave
- How to Roast
- How to Season
How to Sauté:
Sautéeing is an easy way to cook whole, sliced, chopped or halved mushrooms. Follow these steps:
- Brush pan with oil or butter and heat on high.
- Add a single layer of mushrooms; don't stir, turn once when mushrooms become red-brown on one side.
- Flip and repeat until other side turns the same color, remove from heat and season to taste.
How to Grill or Broil:
Grilling or broiling is preferable for larger-capped mushrooms, like Portabellas and shiitakes.
- Lightly brush caps and stems with oil to keep them moist and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill or broil 4 to 6 inches from heat source for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, brushing once or twice.
- Try brushing with your favorite dressing or sauce instead of oil.
How to Make a "Portabella Burger":
Portabella mushrooms make excellent burger substitutes on the grill; here's a way to quickly make one in your microwave
- Flavor a Portabella mushroom cap with McCormick® Grill Mates® Montreal Steak Seasoning, or seasoning of your choice.
- Cover and cook in microwave for 6 minutes.
- Remove from microwave, blot any excess liquid, place on hamburger bun and add condiments as desired.
How to Microwave:
- Place eight ounces of thickly sliced mushrooms in a microwaveable bowl (no oil or butter needed).
- Cover and cook on high for two to three minutes, stirring once.
How to Roast:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Brush mushrooms with oil and place on a shallow baking pan in oven, stirring occasionally until brown, about 20 minutes.
- Use about one tablespoon of oil for each eight ounces of mushrooms.
How to Season:
All mushrooms are a rich source of umami, but to add some extra excitement and flavor to your dishes, here are some suggested seasonings
- McCormick® Grill Mates® Montreal Steak Seasoning
- Sherry seasoning
- Marsala sauce
- Balsamic vinegar
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Cougar coach teams up to raise cancer awareness
Five Upper Midwest Athletic Conference men's basketball coaches will be making a fashion statement this weekend when they join the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Coaches vs. Cancer campaign. In their games this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the head coaches from the University of Minnesota, Morris, College of St. Scholastica, Crown College, Northland College, and Northwestern College will don a pair of white sneakers instead of dress shoes with their usual game attire to demonstrate their support for the American Cancer Society and the fight against cancer. To show their support of their coach's effort in the fight against cancer, fans also are encouraged to wear sneakers to games.
By lacing up sneakers with their suits, participating coaches nationwide will spotlight the fact that while cancer remains a major health concern, everyone can take daily steps to reduce their risk of the disease. For those who do not smoke, weight control, regular exercise and a healthy diet are the best ways to improve health and reduce cancer risk. Obesity has been shown to increase the risk for many forms of cancer, including breast, prostate and colon cancers and may account for 20 percent of cancer deaths in women and 14 percent in men.
"The Coaches vs. Cancer program is a vital, year-round link between the American Cancer Society and the NABC that empowers basketball coaches, their teams and communities to join the fight against cancer," said Jim Satalin, director of the Coaches vs. Cancer program with the Society. "The program draws from the personal experiences, community leadership and the professional excellence of coaches nationwide to increase public awareness of the Society's mission to save lives and prevent cancer, and to raise funds to fight the disease on a variety of fronts."
In addition to coaches Paul Grove, David Staniger, Jon Barsness, Rob Robinson, and Tim Grosz, other active participants who support the Society through the Coaches vs. Cancer program are some of nation's top coaches - five of whom have won NCAA championships (dates noted), including Mike Krzyzewski (Duke, 1991, '92, 2001); Jim Calhoun (Connecticut, '99, '04); Jim Boeheim (Syracuse, '03); Gary Williams (Maryland, '02); Roy Williams (North Carolina, '05); Tubby Smith (Minnesota, but won title at Kentucky, '98); Mike Brey (Notre Dame); Mark Few (Gonzaga); Phil Martelli (Saint Joseph's); Fran Dunphy (Temple); and Mark Gottfried (Alabama).
Thanks to the dedicated efforts of college and high school coaches across the country, Coaches vs. Cancer participants have raised nearly $45 million since 1993 to help the Society save lives by educating and empowering people to avoid cancer or find it early, helping people facing cancer make decisions and overcome obstacles in their personal fight, investing in research that yields groundbreaking discoveries into cancer's causes and cures, and helping pass laws that fight cancer and keep our communities healthy.
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 13 regional Divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States. For more information anytime, call toll free, 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.


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Efficacy and Tolerability Study of Progesterone Vaginal Tablets (Endometrin®) in Menopausal Women Treated by Estrogen
The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
Verified June 2009 by Rabin Medical Center.
Recruitment status was: Not yet recruiting
Recruitment status was: Not yet recruiting
Rabin Medical Center
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First Posted: June 12, 2009
Last Update Posted: June 12, 2009
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Information provided by:
Rabin Medical Center
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- No Study Results Posted
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- How to Read a Study Record
Detailed Description:
The objective of the study is to confirm that the efficacy of vaginal progesterone is at least as good as oral progesterone in order to protect the endometrium of uncontrolled proliferation and prevent endometrial cancer.
|Endometrial Hyperplasia Endometrial Cancer
|Drug: progesterone Drug: activella
|Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Efficacy & Tolerability of Progesterone Vaginal Tablets (Endometrin®) in Menopausal Women Treated by Estrogen Replacement Therapy - Phase II Comparative Study
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: Menopause
Drug Information available for: ProgesteroneU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Rabin Medical Center:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Comparing the proportion of women with endometrial thickness not exceeding 8mm and change not exceeding 3mm between the two groups. [ Time Frame: 1 year ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Comparison of the proportion of bleeding pattern between the two groups. [ Time Frame: 1 year ]
- To demonstrate that vaginal progesterone tablets decrease systemic progesterone adverse reactions using a questionnaire. [ Time Frame: 1 year ]
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|June 2009
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|November 2010
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|September 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Progesterone vaginal tablet
Group A - Daily use of Endometrin 100 mg progesterone vaginal tablet, and Estrofem orally.
Drug: progesterone
Daily use of 100 mg progesterone vaginal tablet, and Estrofem; estradiol 1 mg administrated orally. for 6 month
Other Name: Endometrin
Daily use of 1 mg estradiol and 0.5 mg norethindrone acetate administrated orally
Drug: activella
Daily use of 1 mg estradiol and 0.5 mg norethindrone acetate administrated orally
Detailed Description:
Estrogen Replacement Therapy must be opposed by progesterone in order to protect the endometrium of uncontrolled proliferation and prevent endometrial cancer, in women with an intact uterus.
Information from the National Library of Medicine
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|45 Years to 60 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Women who are candidates for Hormone Replacement Therapy due to menopausal symptoms.
- Women with an intact uterus.
- No menses within the 12 months preceding screening visit and /or FSH >30 IU/L.
- Endometrial thickness ≤ 5 mm.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Submucosal fibroid/s that applying pressure and affecting endometrial thickness
- Other medication that could affect estrogenic state.
Contacts and Locations
Information from the National Library of Medicine
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00919919
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00919919
|Contact: Aviva Kaplan
|Rabin Medical Center Beilinson Hospital
|Not yet recruiting
|Petach Tikva, Israel
|Contact: Aviva kaplan 972-50-5511591
|Principal Investigator: Boris kaplan, prof
|Sub-Investigator: Michael Hirsh, Dr'
|Sub-Investigator: Ravit Nahum, Dr'
|Sub-Investigator: Dove Lazarovitz, Dr'
|Sub-Investigator: Avi Ninio, Dr'
|Sub-Investigator: Yosi Maai, Dr'
|Sub-Investigator: Dan Kelman, Dr'
|Sub-Investigator: Raia Nir, Dr'
|Sub-Investigator: Ruth Bloch, Dr'
|Sub-Investigator: Yehuda Yeger, Dr'
|Sub-Investigator: Reuven Amster, Dr'
|Sub-Investigator: Tzvi Zehavi, Dr'
|Sub-Investigator: Gay Gutman, Dr'
|Sub-Investigator: Yosi Menkas, Dr'
Sponsors and Collaborators
Rabin Medical Center
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
|Principal Investigator:
|Boris Kaplan, prof
|Rabin Medical Center Beilinson Hospital
More Information
Keywords provided by Rabin Medical Center:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
1. Jennifer Blake. Menopause: evidence-based practice. Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2006;20:799-839 2. Deborah Graby: Management of Menopausal Symptoms. The NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL of MEDICINE. 2006; 355:2338-47 3. Elena M. Treatment Strategies for Reducing the Burden of Menopause-Associated Vasomotor Symptoms. Journal of Managed Care Pharmacy. 2008;14(3):s14-s19 4. T.Levy. Z.Ben-Refael et al. Pharmacokinetics of natural progesterone administered in the form of a vaginal tablet. Human Reproduction. 1999;14(3):606-10 6. Devroey P, Palermo G, Bourgain C, et al. Progesterone administration in patients with absent ovaries. Int J Fertile. 1989;34:188- 93 7. Maxson WS, Hargrove JT. Bioavailability of oral micronized progesterone. Fertile Steril. 1985;44:622-26 8. C.Ficicioglu, B. Gurbuz, H. Canova. High local endometrial effect of vaginal progesterone gel. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2004;18:240-43 9. Steege JF, Rupp SL, Stout AL, et al. Bioavailability of nasally administered progesterone. Fertile Steril. 1986;46:722-29 10. Chakmakjian ZH, Zachariah NY. Bioavailability of progesterone with different modes of administration. J Reprod Med. 1987;32:443-48
|Responsible Party:
|Prof. Boris Kaplan, Gynecology Department
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00919919 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|First Submitted:
|June 9, 2009
|First Posted:
|June 12, 2009
|Last Update Posted:
|June 12, 2009
|Last Verified:
|June 2009
Keywords provided by Rabin Medical Center:
Endometrial Thickness
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Endometrial Neoplasms
Endometrial Hyperplasia
Pathologic Processes
Uterine Neoplasms
Genital Neoplasms, Female
Urogenital Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Uterine Diseases
Genital Diseases, Female
Norethindrone acetate
Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic
Contraceptives, Oral
Contraceptive Agents, Female
Contraceptive Agents
Reproductive Control Agents


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Applied Graphics Technologies Features Digital Link System at Technology Seminar Hosted by Intel Corporation
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San Jose, CA--March 24, 1997--Applied Graphics Technologies Inc. has been selected to demonstrate the unique capabilities of its Digital Link System at "Intel Platforms for Visual Computing," held today at the San Jose Convention Center (San Jose, CA) as part of the Intel Technology Series.
AGT was selected to participate in the event to showcase the image-intensive functions performed by its software, including the archiving and display of video files. The company also will demonstrate Photo Editor, an image-manipulation component of the Digital Link System which allows users to easily perform complex color balancing and other image optimizations, as well as cropping, rotating, and annotation functions.
The Intel seminar series is designed to keep industry leaders, analysts and members of the press current with advances in technology related to image management. The event also includes presentations by Intel executives, who will share their perspectives of "visual computing" and how the company plans to deliver a new generation of media-rich content and interfaces via Intel hardware.
AGT software developers recently enhanced the Digital Link System's code to maximize its performance using Intel's new MMX technology. Initial tests by AGT have shown a marked improvement in processing speed and image clarity, particularly in the display of video files.
At the event, images from a Sony digital camera also will be imported into Digital Link's Photo Editor software. The images will be digitally captured at the showcase event--with no auxiliary lighting--and downloaded to the AGT system using a PCMCIA card. The digital camera interface demonstrates AGT's applications for digital portrait studios and special events imaging.
The Digital Link System also incorporates a sophisticated database for archiving images, which is used by several AGT customers to manage image collections numbering in the millions.


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There is a significant difference between President Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney on the issue of the auto bailout. That difference is reflective of Obama's background as a community organizer and Romney's background in business.
As a community organizer, Obama focused on the union workers and salvaging their contracts and pensions, while keeping the industry alive. Understandably, Obama was concerned with the workers, particularly those in the United Auto Workers (UAW).
The Obama Administration understood, and successfully asserted, that union workers were already making some sacrifices. Union members were giving up cost-of-living increases. They also agreed to a no-strike rule.
In exchange for these sacrifices, their pensions were left largely intact. Additionally, union workers were protected against the pay cuts that would have brought their salaries more into line with nonunion factories in the United States and foreign car makers. Nonunion workers, who were the first to lose their jobs, bondholders, distributors and taxpayers paid for these benefits.
Without question, union workers presently owe much to the efforts of the Obama Administration. The work of a community organizer turned president helped salvage their pensions and their pay, while keeping the auto industry afloat and even profitable, with government support.
It is not surprising, therefore, that UAW President Bob King, speaking at the Democratic National Convention, extolled the virtues of the federal auto bailout. At virtually every stop in Ohio, Obama's theme has been that Osama bin Laden is dead and General Motors is alive.
Such efforts in support of organized labor and government involvement in industry are the hallmark of the work of an effective community organizer. Obama's skills in that capacity were more than evident in his efforts to bailout the automotive industry and its union workers.
With his business background, Romney would have taken a different approach to the problem. As one familiar with salvaging failing or poorly managed businesses, Romney preferred a managed bankruptcy, without direct federal money, although he supports loan guarantees from Washington. He understands that this strategy has worked in other sectors of the economy, including the airline industry.
Romney maintains that the bailout was poor business. For Romney, Obama's community organizing effort was little more than a payback to labor unions, paid for by lower paid non-union workers, creditors, distributors and the taxpayer who assumed billions of dollars in debt.
Romney has consistently asserted that he would not let the auto industry, which is a part of his family's identity, fail. Rather, in a businesslike manner, he would have insisted on significant belt-tightening and sacrifice on the part of all participants, including union workers. The government's role would have been to provide dollars, in the form of loans as capital to keep the industry alive as it was being restructured.
It is unclear which approach is better. Obama can rightfully tout a victory of sorts for union workers and the automobile industry. But, the verdict on his approach is still out.
With the competitive burden of higher than average salaries and benefits to union workers and looming lawsuits by creditors, who argue unfairness in the bankruptcy process, and distributors, who argue that the government has taken their property, it is unclear whether GM and Chrysler will be able to remain profitable and pay off the massive debt owed to the taxpayer.
The answer to this unsettling question will not be known until after Nov. 6.
Romney, on the other hand, is left to argue what might have been. Based on his experience, he asserts with confidence that the automotive industry would be more profitable and the taxpayers would be in a stronger position if they would have gone through a structured bankruptcy with government capital in the form of a loan. He looks at the current unemployment rate of about 12 percent in the automotive industry and argues that employment in the industry would be higher today under his approach, because the industry would have a more competitive workforce and organization.21 comments on this story
The debate over the automotive industry, therefore, is an illuminating example of the differences between the candidates. The electorate must choose between a community organizer, who believes in organized labor and government intervention in the interest of fairness, and a businessman, who believes that individuals and businesses are the better sources of economic prosperity and jobs.
The differences with regard to the bailout are significant and tell us much about the candidates and the direction they each will take our nation if elected.
Rodney K. Smith is a Distinguished Professor of Law at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego.


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Net::LDAP::Class::SimpleIterator - iterate over Net::LDAP::Class objects
my $iterator = $user->groups_iterator; while ( my $group = $iterator->next ) { # $group isa Net::LDAP::Class::Group } printf("%d groups found\n", $iterator->count);
Net::LDAP::Class::SimpleIterator uses a closure (CODE reference) to implement a simple next()-based API.
Implements the standard object initialization.
Required in new(). sub_ref is called on every invocation of next().
Calls code() and returns its value, incrementing count() if the value is defined.
Returns the number of iterations of next() that returned defined.
Deletes the internal code reference.
Tests for the existence of the internal code reference, returning true if the internal code reference no longer exists and false if it does.
Peter Karman,
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Please report any bugs or feature requests to
bug-net-ldap-class at rt.cpan.org, or through the web interface at http://rt.cpan.org/NoAuth/ReportBug.html?Queue=Net-LDAP-Class. I will be notified, and then you'll automatically be notified of progress on your bug as I make changes.
You can find documentation for this module with the perldoc command.
perldoc Net::LDAP::Class
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LIMA, April 28 (Reuters) - Peru's economy likely grew 1.5 percent in the first quarter from the same period a year ago as public and private investment remained weak, the country's finance minister said.
In a presentation to Congress late on Monday, Alonso Segura also reiterated that he expects the economy to grow by 4 percent in 2015.
The first-quarter's year-on-year growth forecast would mark an uptick from the fourth quarter's 1 percent growth but would still be far off the 5 percent expansion posted in the first quarter of 2014.
Peru's mining-fueled economy has slowed sharply over the past year on weak mineral prices and falling investment.
President Ollanta Humala has responded by lowering tax rates, boosting spending and cutting red tape.
Prime Minister Pedro Cateriano, the seventh person to serve in the position since Humala assumed the presidency in 2011, asked Congress on Monday to give his Cabinet special powers to legislate additional measures to spur growth.
Congress approved Cateriano's Cabinet as required by law late on Monday after ousting his predecessor last month in a scandal over domestic spying. (Reporting by Marco Aquino; Editing by Paul Simao)


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Written by Spencer Kent
Remember our blog post a couple months back about Sun Chips canning their biodegradable bags because of noise complaints? We weren't too happy with their decision then, but it looks like they may have made right.
Sun Chips EcoPackaging: Take Two
Written by Spencer Kent
FritoLay Sacks EcoPackaging with SunChips, Starts Anew With Walkers
Written By Spencer Kent
As someone who as in some form or another worked in the 'green' business for a good three years now, I get excited when I see big-branded companies take the extra steps to become more environmentally conscious. When the news hit a while back that FritoLay's SunChips had switched all of their products over to 100% biodegradable bags, I was thrilled and proud. As an avid fan of the brand, I experienced a definite sense of pride that they were the first to make such a bold and meaningful move toward the health and future of this planet. In fact, I remember buying a bag of Harvest Cheddar (my personal favorite) that week to celebrate.Read More


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City of Buena Park, CAHome Menu
Entertainment Zone
Southern California is one of the top entertainment/tourism destinations in the world and the City of Buena Park rests in the middle of it all - strategically located in Orange County just minutes from Disneyland, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Newport Beach, Downtown Los Angeles, and five major commercial airports. Entertainment and tourism attractions along the Beach Boulevard Entertainment Zone in Buena Park generate 6.4 million visits annually. The Zone is anchored by legendary amusement park Knott's Berry Farm and Soak City Water Park, Medieval Times, Pirates Dinner Theatre, Rock & Brews, The Source, and the newly opened Porto's Bakery & Cafe. Fifteen hotels are interspersed throughout the district with over 2000 rooms, and twenty-five restaurants compliment the area- all just 6 miles from the Disneyland Resort.
The Buena Park Redevelopment Agency commissioned a study to look at the potential of taking the Entertainment Zone to the next level. The study was conducted by a leading consulting firm in the themed entertainment industry and included a comprehensive economic analysis of growth potential. The result indicated potential growth to 10.7 million annual visits if proper investment from the City takes place in the form of redevelopment and public improvements. To view the full comprehensive study, click the following links:
Buena Park Entertainment Zone Action Plan (PDF)
Buena Park Entertainment Zone Action Plan Attachments (PDF)
There are several new developments that will be joining the Entertainment Zone, including Aloft Hotel, Hotel Stanford and Butterfly Palladium.


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Marvin Sordell and Adam Barton 'set for Liverpool transfers'
Liverpool are set to raid the transfer market in January, but are hoping to land two of the country's emerging young stars in Adam Barton and Marvin Sordell rather than the big-money superstars many fans crave.
Despite stepping back from speculation linking the club with at least one world-class player this month, Liverpool have stopped short of denying they are tracking both players with a view to making bids for them.
Striker Sordell, 19, has been in impressive form for Championship side Watford this term, scoring nine goals including two in their recent five-match winning streak over Christmas and New Year.
MORE: Latest Liverpool transfer news, rumours and speculation
Meanwhile, central midfielder Barton is regarded as one of the top teenage stars outside the Premier League and is thought to be on the radar of several top-flight clubs this month.
A combined fee in the region of £8million would be a significant outlay for two players who remain largely untested in top-rated competitions.
However, new Reds owner John W Henry had warned fans shortly after taking over that he would look to build the squad and the first-team through a long-termist strategy.
He said in November he would be looking to sign younger players with lots of potential, rather than spending significant sums on more established names.


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Three inbound flights from Norita, Japan to Los Angeles International Airport were confirmed canceled Friday morning, officials said.
Delta Airlines flight 284, Air Nippon flight 6 and Japan Airlines flight 62 will not depart on scheduled times.
The flights were cancelled and delayed in response to damage caused by a magnitude-8.9 earthquake in Japan Friday.
"'We're advising travelers to contact their airlines about the most up- to-date information about flight cancellations and delays," Los Angeles International Airport Public Relations Specialist Katherine Alvaredo said.
A Delta Airlines flight departing for Japan after midnight was cancelled and another American Airlines flight to Honolulu returned after takeoff to Los Angeles International Airport following the 8.9 earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
A Tokyo Delta flight scheduled for midnight had passengers boarded, ready for take off and was cancelled, Alvaredo said.
A second flight that was en route to Honolulu from LAX was cancelled and returned to Los Angeles when the tsunami warning was issued in Hawaii, Alvaredo said.
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What We Take
Free Geek accepts nearly everything that plugs into a computer or uses electricity (including smartphones, tablets, e-readers, video game systems and any old gadget you can think of) whether or not it's in working condition. We are happy to accept your printers (including extra ink and toner), scanners, routers, UPS, digital cameras, PDAs, cell phones, and a whole lot more! In fact, it's almost easier to tell you what we definitely don't accept.
Free Geek proudly participates in the Oregon E-Cycles program which offers free and convenient recycling of computers, monitors, printers, keyboards, mice and televisions for all Oregonians. If you have more than 7 TVs or CRT monitors to donate in one day, please call ahead to determine if we can accept the additional, monitors, or televisions for free. Also, if you will be bringing in pallet-loads of equipment (or a U-Haul full), please call ahead to set up an appointment and verify what we are able to accept.
Do you have a U-Haul full or large palletized drop-off to make? We can do that, just email us first at incoming(at)freegeek(dot)org (this email is for large or palletized donations only, other inquiries can be directed to info(at)freegeek(d0t)org) to schedule an appointment and verify what we are able to accept, so that we can serve you most efficiently and smoothly. We are a small nonprofit and can only handle so much material per week.
Free Geek has suggested monetary donation amounts for individual pieces of hardware. These amounts reflect the labor and cost estimated for processing each type of item. Your donations support our volunteer programs, free classes for the community, and grants of equipment to non-profits, schools and community change organizations! As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, equipment and monetary donations to Free Geek are tax deductible.
Suggested Donations:
- A/V Gizmo, including stereo components, cameras, DVD/VCR players ($5 ea.)
- CRT monitors ($15 ea.)
- CRT TVs ($25 ea.)
- Desktop computer ($10 ea.)
- Laptop computer ($8 ea.)
- Printers ($10 ea.)
- LCD monitors ($10 ea.)
- LCD TVs ($20 ea.)
- Network Device ($5 ea.)
- Server ($20 ea.)
- Tablets ($7 ea.)
- Telephones, including Cell Phones and Smartphones ($5 ea.)
- UPS ($12 ea.)
- Other small miscellaneous gizmos ($5 ea.)
- Other medium miscellaneous gizmos ($15 ea.)
- Other large miscellaneous gizmos ($40 ea.)
The above list isn't exhaustive! If you have a piece of equipment and you're wondering whether we take it, you might want to guide yourself by the list of what we don't take below.
We DO NOT Accept:
- Styrofoam
- Smoke Detectors
- Household Appliances (including air conditioners)
- Fluorescent Light Bulbs
- non-Rechargeable or leaking Batteries (Rechargeable batteries are fine)
- Microwave Ovens
- Dehumidifiers
- Liquids (bottles of cleaners, solvents, inkjet refill kits etc.)
- Items with compressed air (co2 cartridges, aerosol cans etc)
- Copiers (If it did not have the capability to print from a computer or network we can't take it.)
- Furniture (Wooden piano/organs, Smartboards/whiteboards, Tv stands)
- Boxes of plastic media (Floppy Disks, VHS tapes, Zip disks, CD Collections)
- These have no recycling value, and our staff must individually destroy them for data security reasons. We ask that donors consider disposing of these at home.
If you'd like to recycle one of the above items, visit Metro's website to find a drop-off facility near you.
Preparing your donation for drop-off:
Please bring as little packaging and boxes as possible. Please recycle the boxes for your equipment through your curbside recycling program. We do not accept Styrofoam.
What about the software and manuals?
We are generally unable to reuse donated software due to licensing restrictions, and paper manuals rarely add value to the items we reuse. We tend to sort the paper into our curbside bins and any software we receive goes through our labor intensive data security procedures. Most plastic media and jewel cases do not currently have recycling value. While we are ready to process the small amounts of software that comes along with regular donations, in order to focus on reusing and recycling electronics, we ask that you dispose of your paper and unwanted software collections at home.
What to expect:
When you arrive we'll take your hardware donations through the door marked "Donations Drop." We've got carts and muscle to help you if you need it, just let us know. From there you be given a slip to take over to our Front Desk for processing. We'll ask you for some donation tracking information and the suggested monetary donation. You'll get a tax receipt plus lots of appreciation and be on your way. The whole process takes about 5-10 minutes depending on the size of your donation.
Extra Credit:
Recycling computers is labor intensive. Doing any of the following to prepare your equipment for donation will help us speed the processing and recycling of your equipment.
- Untangle all cords and cables. Coil them up with a rubber band or twist tie.
- Attach power adapters (AC adaptors, transformers) to their associated equipment (such as powered speakers, printers or routers) as best you can.
Please do not leave donations outside of business hours or without going through our donation process with Staff. DUMPING IS ILLEGAL and puts your personal data at risk.
Our wishlist:
- Smart Phones
- Laptops
- Tablets
- Office chairs in good condition (call ahead to verify our needs and ability to accept)
- Food (snacks, juice, chocolate)
Alternately, we're always happy to receive (tax-deductible) monetary donations! Click here to do so.


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China to Write $10B Check for Chips
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HALF MOON BAY, Calif. — China is expected to invest this year half the $20 billion fund it set aside to grow its semiconductor industry. As much as 70% of it is expected to target its domestic wafer fabs.
The initiative is the latest of several failed attempts over the past 25 years to make China a significant producer of chips. This time around the government is taking a more market-oriented approach that will give it a better shot at success, said one executive bidding for as much as half the funds.
"It's not clear if the new scheme will work, but I think it's the right direction," said Simon Yang, chief executive of XMC, one of China's two 12-inch fabs that hopes to get as much as $10 billion.
China imports as much as half the world's chips but produces less than 10% of them, an expensive gap state planners want to narrow. Since 1990, the government has bankrolled major chip efforts about every five years, spawning at least a half dozen fabs to date.
"So far you do not see any of them that can grow sustainably by themselves, meanwhile Taiwan and Korea have grown into powerhouses of advanced wafer manufacturing," said Yang in a talk at the Industry Strategy Symposium here.
Past attempts failed in part because state planners who funded them were too slow to make decisions and take risks needed to launch a chip factory. In addition, the funds were often spread too thin across many provincial projects.
"The objective this time is to focus the money in a few companies and locations," Yang said, although decisions on who gets what when have not yet been made.
In addition, the new approach focuses on letting professional managers control projects responding to market forces. In the past, the projects were sometimes beholden to committees of political leaders. However, the current fund insists upon 6% to 8% returns which may be difficult for the notoriously cyclical chip industry.
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This is a paper pieced puppy I just completed. My newfie (in my avatar) Maggie has a best friend Henry (he is a catahoola hound). I saw this pattern and thought it looked like him so I made this for his parents.
My question for all you fellow quilters is what do I do with it? My DH doesnt think they will hang it on a wall? So, should I make it a table topper? a pillow? its too small to incorporate into a quilt, plus I really didnt want to make them a quilt with it. Any idea's?
Henry on the left, Maggie on the right
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Pistons load jacket with discounts
Published April 16, 2012, Page 8
|Season-ticket buyers will get the jacket, which is embedded with a microchip.
The technology was first used by the Lightning last year when the team put a discount-providing microchip into replica jerseys given to season-ticket holders. Instead of putting the chips in jerseys, the Pistons are putting them in the jackets as part of a promotion aimed at attracting new season-ticket buyers and renewals while also delivering to the team some coveted consumer information.
The Pistons are the first NBA team to use the microchip promotion. Jackets will be sent out near the start of next season. A chip vendor has not been chosen, and the team did not disclose the cost of the promotion.
"The concept was born out of what the Lightning did, and from our perspective, we are trying to develop something with real impact and establish some real equity with season-ticket holders," said Jeff Ajluni, executive vice president and chief revenue officer for the Pistons. "It will also help us generate data about who our season-ticket members are and what their activity is."
Use of the microchip will not only allow the team to track who is attending the game but also help it catalog spending patterns among the team's best customers. The microchip promotion "does marry our focus into building an intense analytics group here," Ajluni said.
The new marketing approach is part of a business operations overhaul at the Pistons under owner Tom Gores, who bought the struggling franchise last year. The team's average gate of 14,413 through April 9 ranks 27th out of the NBA's 30 teams and is down 14 percent from last season.
Ajluni would not disclose the number of Pistons season-ticket holders or season-ticket sales expectations.


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Army medic found faith after rescuing bear attack survivor: 'There's something bigger than myself out there' [VIDEO]
An Army medic in Alaska who rescued a bear attack survivor on May 18 said the experience made him believe in a higher power.
Sgt. Collin Gillikin found Jessica Gamboa, injured and bleeding, walking on the side of the road on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage. He couldn't believe she was still standing.
Gamboa—whose husband, Jacob, is a 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division soldier on the base—was out for a jog when she came across two brown bear cubs. She immediately stopped, knowing their mother could not be far away.
"As soon as I did that, I looked back to my left, and the mama bear was already coming towards me," Gamboa told the Associated Press on May 27.
She was knocked down by the sow, then picked up and carried to the side of the road where she was attacked in three violent outbursts. Gamboa does not know whether she was bitten or clawed.
The wife and mother remained in a fetal position, without screaming or fighting back, during the brutal encounter. After the bears left, she laid in the embankment for a couple of minutes.
"I felt completely like I was beaten half to death," she said.
Gamboa called out for her husband, who was also out jogging, but received no response. She thought of her four-year-old son, and prayed to God for strength to walk to safety.
The 25-year-old was walking to her truck to call 911 when Sgt. Gillikin's vehicle approached her.
"I got a little bit closer and she was stumbling a little bit," he told AP. "That's when I stopped the truck."
Gamboa was applying pressure to her neck wounds with both hands, and was bleeding from her arms, legs, and face.
Gillikin drove her to the base hospital, and Gamboa was eventually treated at the Alaska Native Medical Center. She suffered a torn ear, neck fractures, and multiple lacerations across her body.
Gamboa, a California native, cannot believe she survived.
"It seems still surreal, just for the fact that I'm still alive— seems unreal," she said.
The experience also changed Gillikin from a man without faith to a believer.
"It kind of made me realize there's something bigger than myself out there," he said.


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Admitting to liking a movie directed by Joel Schumacher is like peeling the skin off my face, yet I have to confess that I had a very good time at Phone Booth. The film is as nicely nasty a little suspenser as could be imagined.
Little of its quality, alas, has much to do with Schumacher's direction, and almost everything to do with horror schlockmeister Larry Cohen's screenplay, plus strong performances by Colin Farrell and Kiefer Sutherland. It's really too bad that Cohen didn't direct the film, since it's so much part and parcel of his always interesting and far-too-little-explored filmography.
Cohen hasn't been in the position of writer/director since 1990's The Ambulance, but still, it's not surprising that Phone Booth fits so well into the mold of his auteurist works. The story's been kicking around for 20 years or more — probably why the screenplay must, somewhat torturously, explain why the main character would even be in a phone booth in this cellular age.
It's also more than a little ironic that a movie made from a Cohen script would find its release delayed when its sniper story line seemed a little too close to the reality of last fall's Washington, D.C. "Beltway Snipers." (So much of Cohen's approach to writing has always fallen under the sensationalistic umbrella "Ripped from Today's Headlines" — wonder drugs with the side effect of producing monster babies (It's Alive!); untested, highly addictive substances being marketed for greed (The Stuff); black-market organ-donor rackets (The Ambulance), etc.)
In this case, the headlines were accidentally ripped from Cohen's story.
It's a little unfair, however, to dismiss Cohen strictly as a schlockmeister — though I doubt he'd strenuously object to the term — since he's always used his exploitation premises as springboards for social commentary and satire. Then again, he's never lost sight of his primary goal, either: to deliver the goods on their own tabloidian merits.
Phone Booth is no exception — though it would have probably seemed a more trenchant commentary on the yuppie mentality of the 1980s than it does in 2003. The concept is simple: Sleazy PR sharpie Stu Shepard (Colin Farrell), who uses the same phone booth every day to call his semi-girlfriend (Katie Holmes) so his wife won't see the charge on the cell-phone bill, finds himself held prisoner in the booth by an unseen sniper (Kiefer Sutherland). The sniper insists that Stu tell the truth as the price of his life.
And that's really all there is to the plot — but it's enough to create 81 minutes of pretty potent entertainment. What makes it work is Cohen's vicious — and intriguingly moralistic — sense of humor, which keeps things afloat, and the tightness of his writing: The action moves too fast for you to worry much about how realistic it is or isn't.
While the anti-yuppie tone of the piece seems a little dated, Cohen has spruced things up for the new century, working in clever digs at the post-Rodney King media world, etc. Knowing the history of the script, though, it's impossible not to think that the bit about the sniper being an embittered Vietnam veteran was originally a serious part of the plot that's been quickly tweaked to bring it up to date. In the moment, however, the film, by turns funny (one line by a hooker who wants to use the phone booth Stu can't leave is absolutely priceless) and suspenseful, holds your attention.
Farrell's performance is probably his best to date. Sutherland's almost entirely vocal turn is brilliant — smooth, silky, scary, and often funny. It may be the only case where you can say a performance was "phoned in" and not mean it in a bad way. On the debit side of the ledger, there's Katie Holmes, who's nearly as annoying here as she was in the egregious Abandon.
And then there's Schumacher's direction. Shot in 10 days, Phone Booth evinces nary a whiff of purple smoke; there just wasn't time for Shumacher to undermine the film with his usual surface gloss. The movie has an unrelentingly gritty, sleazy, down-and-dirty look to it, as befits the screenplay. Schumacher's crimes against the script are pretty much limited to annoying post-production doodads he's grafted onto the proceedings, usually in the form of ill-advised uses of split screen. This reaches a high point of distraction in early scenes: An image of Katie Holmes phoning Farrell is pasted in and pointlessly moved back and forth across the screen, with her voice coming from one side of the theater one minute and the other side the next.
I'm sure Shumacher thought this was very clever, but the cleverness only serves to pull the viewer out of the story. Fortunately, there's enough here that's good that Schumacher's creative intrusions are finally no more than pesty gnats shooed away by Cohen's screenplay.


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Although we are introducing a new feature this season, our Team of the Week will have a twist to start things off.
More to recognize his feats at the end of last season than what he did last week, our nod goes to Valour Road's Reid Carruthers.
Not only did Carruthers, third Jason Gunnlaugson, second Derek Samagalski and Tyler Forrest become the Cinderella story of the Safeway Select, losing the final to Charleswood's Jeff Stoughton, they went on to win the inaugural Asham's Super League championship. Carruthers then won the club championship and has earned enough CTRS points to get an invitation to December's Canada Cup qualifying spiel in Edmonton.
This season, Justin Richter has replaced Samagalski at second and, like last year, the team has gotten off to another slow start. The squad earned $3,500 at a WCT spiel in Vernon, B.C., its only payday thus far.
"We built a team that could take the losses you need to take to become a great team," said Carruthers, 22.
"We are committed to 2010 (Olympics)."