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In addition, Rodriguez wants leaner linemen because:
c) they can run back to line of scrimmage and get ready to run the next play; up-tempo keeps the defense on its heels
On Leaner Lineman
This may be more than anyone cares to read on the subject, but I thought the Board post from earlier this afternoon re: Rodriguez wanting less fat on the lineman raised an interesting topic worthy of a serious response.
First, I think the poster was correct that Rodriguez wants lineman that do not carry much body fat. I recall last year in his first spring he said (paraphrasing) "by summer even the O-linemen will want to take their shirts off, which is unusual."
Second, I think the poster was also correct that his desire to have O-lineman without much "extra" body mass is atypical. Not, mind you, that other coaches want fat, fat, and more fat, or don't care about being in shape. But fat is still generally forgiven, and mass (in good, neutral, or bad forms) is still generally praised on the offensive line. When I played offensive line (~10 yrs ago) coaches at both the HS and college level definitely felt the more weight the better. Recall that the number of 300 lbers used to be a status symbol, and that good lines would be ogled for their average weight. (This is still largely true) Why does our coach depart from this?
I think Rodriguez wants leaner linemen because
a) they will be better conditioned, and have a lesser drop-off in form and concentration as games progress, and
b) they will be quicker, helping them to reach-block and sprint out to second and third-level defenders in the stretch zone blocking schemes his offense employs
There is always some concern that if you are too light you will be susceptible to the bull rush. Molk toes this line; sometimes teams can back him up a bit.
But from my perspective, offensive lineman don't usually get beat because they get pushed around--they get beat because they get run around. In other words, the typical lineman is a lumbering guy who can make a DB go splat if he can ever make square contact, and he can easily hold ground against a straight up bull rush; but the second level guy can usually dance around him, and occasionally a quick D-lineman will speed rush around him or a blitzer will shoot his gap before he can slide. I think Rodriguez' ideal lineman is a bit quicker for having less weight, and the idea is that his increased quickness will allow him to make contact at the second level more often and protect more lateral space at the line of scrimmage.
And I think Rodriguez has a great view on this. Let a leaner guy put his helmet (more often) on the linebacker or safety. Let him keep up with a speed rusher a little better.
The vulnerability--that an interior D-lineman will drive his man into the offensive backfield--is not as pronounced in Rodriguez' offense. His quarterbacks do not take a 5 or 7 step drop and can see a collapsing pocket happen more quickly. They frequently are delivering the ball quickly, and swinging it outside the tackle-to-tackle box. In short, the ball moves quickly, and often sideways, and this makes a well-formed pocket less critical. And on those quick lateral passes our smallish center is not merely excused for not holding the pocket--he's trying to sprint over to the sideline to find a linebacker flowing toward the play so he can put a facemask on his pads and sweep him out to the sideline. When we have 3 or 4 quick lineman getting over to that area of the field on those quick screens it will be a nightmare for defenses. I think RR has dreams of Barnum making it over from the opposite-side Guard position to blow up DBs on that play. (or maybe only I have them?) Losing weight and building lean muscle mass is definitely a key part of getting to the point where our lineman have the speed to "get in the way" of tacklers up field, across the field, etc.
If you want one clear example of what athletic, downfield blocking from O-lineman can do, watch McGuffie's screen pass TD v. Notre Dame. That's how it should work. In theory, of course, if you can suck in 4-5 pass rushers and deliver the ball properly, your screen gives you 9 blockers (11 - ball carrier and QB) against 6-7 tacklers. Why does 9 v. 6-7 not always deliver a TD? Because the big guys have a hard time getting to, and locking up, a target several yards down the field. It is tough. But when we are sending 9 athletic guys down the field on plays like that, well...it will be fun to watch. So; I for one hope we continue to slice fat from the line and recruit backfield burners.
On a final note, people have said that Rodriguez' kind of lineman is not an "NFL" type but I think in truth the NFL is moving more toward Omamehs than Borens. Certainly at Tackle. (This is especially true at left tackle, but notice that even if he plays RT scouts want to see Andre Smith cut his fat.) I think he is actually (rightly) selling both current and potential UM lineman on the notion that every year the NFL will want its lineman quicker and leaner. A big stomach is not a good thing, and I think is no longer even a neutral thing. I think our approach is forward-thinking and right on the money.
Seantrel, I hope you're reading--we'll have you burying guys 30 yards down the field, with a body you can take to the swimming pool.
In addition, Rodriguez wants leaner linemen because:
I agree to most of your points. I do have questions when we have a first and short from inside the five. Can these lighter guys get under the pads of the DLs to "ram" the ball in when we have to? Especially late in the season in junk weather in Madison. It will be fun to watch.
Leaner does not mean weaker. You think Barwis is going to accept that a guy in shape should not be able to have stronger legs than a fat guy. RR doesn't want 5 TE's playing Oline he wants Joe Thomas, Jake Long and the kid from Baylor this year. Big, strong, nasty, lean, quick, physical lineman are what RR needs. Just what the NFL wants. Look at the 1st rd of the NFL draft the past couple of years and find me some "fat" guys. That thinking is 80's thinking.
he wants his OL to be in shape and be able to move around the field. whatever size you need to be is the size he wants you at. if you haven't noticed our returning OL now look like OL again because they've put back the weight they lost but it was put back in muscle. for example last year steve schilling looked like a LB for most of the season because he had lost so much weight. now he's got his weight back up but he's a LOT stronger and quicker.
...as Michigan fans we have become conditioned to the QB sneak on 3rd and 1 or 4th and inches where the big uglies just fall forward.
I agree completely about the '80s thinking point. I'm not saying it is bad that they are going away, just that the virtually guaranteed half-yard play might be a thing of the past. It just requires an adjustment to your thinking.
Seems to me part of it also comes down to looks. Due to having less of their weight as fat and instead as muscle the linemen will look smaller even if they weigh as much as they did B.B. (Before Barwis) but will be stronger/faster.
that they cannot play football or push it in the endzone...
see Jumbo Elliott and Jake Long for leaner models...
Though I do see the traitor having a good year for the suckeyes.
Well written, too. I often humbled by the depth of experience of posters on mgoblog and reminded that when I pontificate on matters football there are a whole host of people who've played the game at a high level.
A+ write up.
This certainly is a departure from the O-lines that Bo-Mo-Carr wanted.
Is it also possible that leaner, more athletic lineman will have less injuries?
Thanks, I'll hang up and listen.
While not quite the same level, this is what Mike Shannahan always wanted when with the Broncos (Don't know the name of the O-line coach there offhand). Those lineman are always 20-30 pounds lighter than most of the other lineman in the League, and usually average a shade UNDER 300. Yet year after year, they are one of the best rushing teams. They also run a zone-block scheme similar to RR's, and so if it worked in the NFL, where D-linemen are even bigger and faster than in college, with the right coaching and attitude, leaner lineman can be very successful. (Note--Bronco lineman are notorious for chop blocking, cheap shots, and being very mean on the field; so that might play a factor).
You're thinking of Alex Gibbs. He moved on a few years ago to work with Atlanta and is now with Houston
I think the key is really what you said about the quick distribution on the part of the qb in this system. i do think that the bullrush will be a huge problem with a number of our Olineman
However RR focus seems to really be on having our Oline get into the secondary and lay down blocks. Molk was being used very effectively in pull-blocks towards the end of the season.
My concern is that we likely will have a freshman taking the snaps. althou tate seems like a very sharp kid, i have heard things about he, and denard, holding onto the ball a little too long. this will be an issue because it will be hard for smaller lineman to hold open the pocket against bigger dlineman. hopefully this can be mitigated by focusing on short quick routes (a lot of screens and slants).
The thing about the spread offense is that opponent penetration of the LOS and fast pursuit by the opposing D can work for you. If the D penetrates into the backfield, it's not the end of the play, because by the time they do, the ball and the play have likely been pushed out to the edge of the field, or the ballcarrier is already up field. There is some block sustaining front, but the mantra for the UM OL is "get the hell downfield and take the next guys head clean off".
I could be wrong, but from observation of the most successful spread teams like WVU, Florida, Utah, etc. the defensive tactic of "getting to the spread option quarterback" usually ends badly.


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Recently while shopping for Zelda I feel in love with a pair of pom pom socks but couldn't justify the $26 price tag. While scrolling through Oriental Trading one evening (my guilty pleasure since I was 10), I came across a large bag of pom poms and had a genius idea to make the socks myself. How hard could it be? I promptly ordered a pair of white socks so they would arrive at the same time, forcing me to complete my genius idea rather than turning it into a DIY fail with a bag of poms living in the corner of my living room for the next 3 years because I never had socks to put them on.
We can all relate, we have all done it! This project is super simple and even more adorable BUT if you don't know how to use a hot glue gun it could be a bit disastrous. So just follow my steps below and you should be golden. I hope with this insight you don't end up swearing at the sock like I did.
I learned some helpful tips that I hope will help your project go smoother and maybe even profanity free! First, if you have one of those small hot glue guns I would recommend using that. It's easier to hold and work with, but if you've just got a regular sized one around, it won't make or break your project. Turn the gun on to the lowest setting and set aside. While it's warming up, I would highly suggest that you lay out your pom pom pattern before the gluing begins. This allows you to adjust the size and color flow to your liking instead of frantically moving the pom poms around as you go.
When your glue gun is hot, apply glue to the pom pom away from the sock. If you apply the glue while standing over the sock I promise it's going to end up on the sock and create a headache for you. I also would not recommend putting the glue onto the sock and then sticking the pom pom to it, excess glue is going to show around the edges of the pom pom and you will be pissed! So, apply the glue to the pom pom away from your sock, following the pattern you previously laid out. Easy!

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The Theosophical Society was founded in New York on 17 November 1875. Since 1882 its International Headquarters (often referred to as 'Adyar') has been located in Adyar, Chennai (formerly Madras), India.
Official Journal: The monthly magazine The Theosophist, founded by H.P. Blavatsky in 1879.
The Theosophical Society is composed of students, belonging to any religion in the world or to none, who are united by their approval of the Society's Objects, by their wish to remove religious antagonisms and to draw together people of goodwill whatsoever their religious opinions, and by their desire to study religious truths and to share the results of their studies with others. Their bond of union is not the profession of a common belief, but a common search and aspiration for Truth. They hold that Truth should be sought by study, by reflection, by purity of life, by devotion to high ideals, and they regard Truth as a prize to be striven for, not as dogma to be imposed by authority. They consider that belief should be the result of individual study or intuition, and not its antecedent, and should rest on knowledge, not on assertion. They extend tolerance to all, even to the intolerant, not as a privilege they bestow but as a duty they perform, and they seek to remove ignorance, not punish it. They see every religion as an expression of the Divine Wisdom and prefer its study to its condemnation, and its practice to proselytism. Peace is their watchword, as Truth is their aim.
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As the Theosophical Society has spread far and wide over the world, and as members of all religions have become members of it without surrendering the special dogmas, teachings and beliefs of their respective faiths, it is thought desirable to emphasize the fact that there is no doctrine, no opinion, by whomsoever taught or held, that is in any way binding on any member of the Society, none which any member is not free to accept or reject. Approval of its three Objects is the sole condition of membership. No teacher, or writer, from H.P. Blavatsky onwards, has any authority to impose his or her teachings or opinions on members. Every member has an equal right to follow any school of thought, but has no right to force the choice on any other. Neither a candidate for any office nor any voter can be rendered ineligible to stand or to vote, because of any opinion held, or because of membership in any school of thought. Opinions or beliefs neither bestow privileges nor inflict penalties. The Members of the General Council earnestly request every member of the Theosophical Society to maintain, defend and act upon these fundamental principles of the Society, and also fearlessly to exercise the right of liberty of thought and of expression thereof, within the limits of courtesy and consideration for others.
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Freedom of The Society
The Theosophical Society, while cooperating with all other bodies whose aims and activities make such cooperation possible, is and must remain an organization entirely independent of them, not committed to any objects save its own, and intent on developing its own work on the broadest and most inclusive lines, so as to move towards its own goal as indicated in and by the pursuit of those objects and that Divine Wisdom which in the abstract is implicit in the title 'The Theosophical Society'.
Since Universal Brotherhood and the Wisdom are undefined and unlimited, and since there is complete freedom for each and every member of the Society in thought and action, the Society seeks ever to maintain its own distinctive and unique character by remaining free of affilliation or identification with any other organization.
Resolution passed by the General Council of The Theosophical Society in 1949.
International Presidents
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2. Dr Annie Besant, 1907-1933
3. Dr George S. Arundale, 1934-1945
4. Mr C. Jinarajadasa, 1946-1953
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New Square Teacher Labeled A Sex Offender After Guilty Plea
By Steve Lieberman (lohud.com)
January 30, 2013
NEW SQUARE — A teacher has been classified as a low-level sex offender based upon his recent conviction for forcibly touching a young boy.
Herschel Taubenfeld pleaded guilty earlier this month to the misdemeanor charge as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors in New Square Justice Court. The agreement spared the child from having to testify.
Ramapo police originally charged Taubenfeld in 2011 with 30 misdemeanors – 10 counts each of forcible touching, endangering the welfare of a child, and third-degree sexual abuse.
On Monday night, Taubenfield underwent a classification hearing before Justice Stewart Salles, the longtime elected judge for the Skver Hasidic Jewish community in New Square.
Taubenfeld, who lives at 92 N. Garfield Drive in New Square, was classified as a level 1 offender, based on a total score that takes in his criminal history, the crime, and other aspects of his life.
A level 1 determination means he's a low risk to repeat his offense, according to the state Division of Criminal Justice Services website. As a Level 1, his name will not appear on public data-bases of sex offender or police notification of the community.
A Level 2 is a moderate risk while a Level 3 classification means the person is a high risk and a threat to the public safety.
Those sex offenders can be found on the state sex registry and their address and personal information is made available by the police to public and private agencies, like schools, libraries, and day-care centers.
For advocates of children who've been sexually assaulted, Taubenfeld's also was the first sexual abuse case prosecuted in the New Square community, said Rabbi Noson Leiter, the founder of Help Rescue Our Children, an Orthodox Jewish children's advocacy group. Leiter also heads Torah Jews for Decency in Monsey.
Leiter and other advocates have claimed some community leaders keep the lid on sexual abuse and other crimes, pressuring families and survivors to steer clear of reporting abuse to police and testifying in court.
Leiter said that despite the lack of jail time in the Taubenfeld case, "this case sends a message that sometimes a strong victim can actually force a plea with incarceration."
Leiter said Taubenfeld's admission to molestation charges confirms that current New Square leadership clearly failed to stop him.
"Thus, New-Square families need the leadership and assistance of those outside of Square to protect their innocent children," he said, "and to raise them in the spirit of holiness, on which the Village of New-Square was originally founded."
"We still have no idea of how many other victims may be suffering in silence," Leiter said.


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U.S. Official: Iraq Has 'Good Start' in Reconstruction
Steve Inskeep talks with Stewart Bowen, an independent inspector general, who released his latest quarterly assessment Monday. Bowen says the money allotted for Iraq reconstruction has put the country's infrastructure on the road to restoration.
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When he gives his State of the Union speech tonight, President Bush will almost inevitably spend time on the State of Iraq. The Administration has committed billions to Iraq's reconstruction. It also appointed an independent inspector general, Stuart Bowen. He has praised some parts of the reconstruction and criticized others. He spoke with Steve Inskeep about his latest quarterly assessment released yesterday.
STEVE INSKEEP reporting:
When you talk about Iraq reconstruction in general, what can the Administration fairly claim credit for?
Mr. STEWART BOWEN (Inspector General, Iraq Reconstruction): A substantial start towards the restoration of Iraq's infrastructure. Almost three years ago, the World Bank took a look at the state of Iraq's infrastructure and estimated that it was in a severe state of deterioration. The number that they came up with was $55 billion to bring it back up to an operational point. The Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund, the United States' share of that $55 billion, has put Iraq onto a good start to restoring their infrastructure.
INSKEEP: A start. Has the Administration reached all of its goals?
Mr. BOWEN: No. And it will be a while before we reach the goals that we've set. We have an audit that we just released, and it's in our quarterly report out this week, that notes that we are certainly not going to reach the goals we set when Congress initially appropriated the $18.4 billion for Iraq's reconstruction.
INSKEEP: $18.4 billion, how much of that money in the end actually went towards reconstruction projects?
Mr. BOWEN: Well over half of it. But a substantial portion of it ended up going to fund security initiatives that we didn't anticipate. An insurgency arose that has been lethal and insistent. It has required substantial investment of our taxpayer dollars in standing up the Iraqi security forces.
INSKEEP: And it's not just security, is it? There's also the question of money that simply disappeared. You've told us in previous visits here about an issue involving an office in Hilla, Iraq. And you have more details about that in your latest report. What happened?
Mr. BOWEN: That's right. Well, first let me say that this last quarter we arrested four individuals connected with the crimes committed down there. And what happened was a substantial series of wrongful acts. A scheme, a criminal scheme, by both government and private sector contractors that resulted in the improper misallocation, and really, the theft of hundreds of thousands and millions of dollars.
INSKEEP: Now, we should say that these folks have not been convicted. But based on your allegations, what is the scheme? How did they get the money and make off with it?
Mr. BOWEN: A combination of contractors and government personnel coordinated a corruption scheme wherein those contractors received preferential treatment in allocation of very large contracts in Hilla. And in exchange for that bribes were paid.
INSKEEP: So, you've got Americans here looking for work in Iraq, and if they got a lucrative contract they were willing to pay back some of the money to the person who got them the contract?
Mr. BOWEN: That's right.
INSKEEP: You do point out that billions of dollars have been spent on reconstruction, not all the money has been wasted.
Mr. BOWEN: Yes. Yes.
INSKEEP: But when you look at the end of that, and the fact that security is still so bad in Iraq and the insurgency is still so strong, have we really gotten anything of strategic value for our money?
Mr. BOWEN: Yes, we have, because without the relatively restored infrastructure that now exists, admittedly not where we want it to be, but it is, we are making progress, the new government would not have a sound foundation from which to work. It needs to have a reasonably well operating economy and a reasonably effective starting point, infrastructure-wise.
INSKEEP: Do they have a sound foundation now?
Mr. BOWEN: It should be better. It needed to be better. But it is a starting point from which this new government can work.
INSKEEP: Stewart Bowen is the special Inspector General for Iraq reconstruction.
Good to talk to you again.
Mr. BOWEN: Thank you, Steve.
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April 19, 1775
Battle of
Minutemen at the
battle of Lexington
"The British Attack"
Rising Tension
Introduction to the
American revolution
British Troops vs. The Colonies
Since the French-Indian War, tensions between the British troops and the American colonies had been on the rise. The British were highly taxing the colonists. They taxed the colonists with:
These three acts led the colonists to protest against the British. One of the most famous protests was The Boston Tea Party in which the colonists dumped tea on Boston Harbor.
The Stamp Act
The Tea Act
Townshend Acts
Battle of Lexington
Battle of Concord
Captain John Parker
"Minuteman" Statue
Lexington, Massachusetts
The Boston Tea Party
at Boston Harbor
December 16, 1773
The start of the
American revolution
General Thomas Gage had set out troops
to capture rebel leaders Samuel Adams &
John Hancock in Lexington.
The British found out that the colonies had a secret stash of supplies and ammunition in Concord. General Gage ordered the British troops to capture the supply and seize the weapons used by the American colonies.
During the expedition, Paul Revere was sent by John Warren to warn the townspeople about the British
Samuel Adams &
John Hancock Location
Supply &
By the time the British arrived, Paul Revere already told rebel leaders, Samuel Adams and John Hancock, that the British Army was coming.
The British forces arrived at Lexington.
Captain John Parker's militiamen were outnumbered.
Neither side expected a war, but a gunshot went of and forced the British to attack.
The American Revolution begins.
Was a battle mainly to protect the colony supply
The American colonies decided to cross the North Bridge into Concord and saw that the bridge was defended by the British.
The militia men defeated three groups of the King's troops. The British forces were shocked with the colonies' strength so they decided to retreat back to Boston.
"Mankind are more governed more by their feelings than by reason."
-Samuel Adams
" the greatest ability in business is to get along with others and to influence their actions."
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British troops march back to
Interesting Facts/Quotes:
1. American colonist militiamen
were referred to as minutemen
because they were ready to fight
in a minute's notice.
2. Ralph Waldo Emerson quoted in his poem, Concord Hymn,that the first gun shot of the American Revolution was known to be the "shot heard 'round the world."
By the time the British reached Boston, they had lost 73 men & 174 were wounded. In total, the British lost 273 men.
The American Colonies lost 49 men & 41 were wounded during the fight in Concord. In total, the colonists lost 94 men.
Because of the two events, a battle that started as a mission to protect the supply and weapons at Concord turned out to be a battle for the colonists' freedom.
Paul Revere's Ride
Paul Revere was a silversmith who's mission was to give word to the Colonials in Lexington and Concord that the British regulars were coming.
He was also one of the few who helped organize the town's lantern system in order for them to alert everyone that the British were coming.
Paul Revere Statue at
North End, Boston, Massachusetts
Routes of The Patriot Messengers
-a tax on items (such as
tea) which shows that a certain item has been paid.
-An act for granting
certain duties in the
- An act established on 1773
to solve the problem of bankruptcy
American and British Troop Expeditions
If the British were coming by land, they would light 1 lantern and if the British came by sea then they would light 2 lanterns.
Alert system:
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2. Where did the colonies keep their supplies and ammunition?
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Just as a word of advice, if you're going to take checks that's fine but don't ever give away the product/service until they've cleared, or just don't take checks at all and keep it to cash or money orders. Unfortuantely sometimes a hard lesson ends up being learned (I'm sure we've all been burned at one time or another).
You can try to take her to small claims court and tack on the fees to your amount so you can recover those. You'd probably win the case if you have copies of the NSF checks and she'd have to pay or they'd issue a warrant for her arrest.
Other than taking her to small claims court (no attorney needed) there's really not a whole lot else you can do.
Good luck hope you get your money back, if not at least it's a lesson learned and it won't happen again.
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To commemorate the Rancho's transfer from the Bixby family to the City of Long Beach in 1955, the Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site is presenting Back To The 50's, a celebration of American Rock n' Roll, Jazz, and Country Music—for free.
The next two events will take place on the fourth Sunday of the month in July and August and are, again, completely free.
Guests are welcome to arrive at 4:30PM for pre-concert picnicking on the picturesque backyard lawn. Music begins at 5:30PM and will continue until 7:00PM.
In July, the series continues with Chet Getz Cool, a tribute to Chet Baker, who helped define the West Coast Cool sound as a trumpet player. The series will also feature Stan Getz, known as 'The Sound' for the soft tone of his tenor saxophone. He also advanced the "West Coast Cool" sound, and is best known for his mid-'60s forays into Bossa Nova.
Baker was a fan favorite in Down Beat magazine's reader poll, beating Miles Davis two years in a row in earning the Best Jazz Vocalist award in 1956. Baker and Getz played together early in their careers and reconnected much later, according to the release.
Anthony Shadduck, a contrabassist and bandleader who's been working professionally for many years in Southern California, has assembled a team of top-notch players, including Tim Gil as Baker and Alex Sadnik as Getz. They'll be joined by songwriter, producer, pianist and arranger Adam Bravo on piano and Los Angeles-based drummer Sam Webster.
On August 23, The Walking Phoenixes will resurrect the spirit of the Man in Black, Johnny Cash.
The Summer Concert Series will be held at Rancho Los Cerritos 4600 Virginia Road. High backed chairs are not allowed. Pets, and smoking, are not allowed anywhere on the site. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Limited handicapped parking exists on site, and additional parking is available in an adjacent lot as well as the street.
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Audi leads, but suffers small problems
There was a glimmer of hope for Toyota supporters as Audi suffered an unusually troubled start to the 24 Hours. Although the leading #1 R18 e-tron quattro continues to dominate, with Benoit Treluyer at the wheel, a very fast lapping Sebastien Buemi is around 10 seconds behind in second, while Nicolas Lapierre is third in the other Toyota thanks to a series of minor issues for the other works Audis. Romain Dumas in the highest-paced R18 TDI ultra is fourth, after that car had an unscheduled pitstop for an early puncture. The Sebring-winning crew of Tom Kristensen, Allan McNish and Dindo Capello saw their R18 e-tron quattro have an unplanned trip to the garage when Kristensen complained of an odd feeling at the rear of the car. This turned out to be a large piece of rubber pickup that had become lodged in the suspension and was causing a vibration. Although the Toyotas are not quite matching the Audi's fuel economy right now, it's often stated that winning Le Mans is all about minimizing time spent in the pits – and that's exactly what they're doing right now.
Mixed fortunes for P1 privateer teams
It's been plain sailing so far for the #12 and #13 Rebellion Racing Lola coupes, which for the moment have a firm grip on first and second place in the unofficial 'privateer petrol class'. The #15 OAK Racing P1 car has circulated reliably but not stunningly quickly and is 10th overall. And after a challenging few days of practice and qualifying, the JRM team are getting to grips with their HPD around La Sarthe and sit one place higher in ninth. "We need to work the tyres a bit harder – we're just waiting for the track to get grippier, so my stint was not exactly spectacular," said lead driver David Brabham. Strakka Racing, the more fancied HPD team, continues its struggle back up the field after losing six laps early on – pro drivers Danny Watts and Johnny Kane are doing quadruple stints each and gentleman driver Nick Leventis will be doing triples. Elsewhere, poor reliability has blunted the challenge of the #17 Pescarolo Dome S102.5, with starter and alternator problems extending the length of its pitstops, while the team's #16 Pescarolo 03 has completed only 20 laps and looks set to finish well down the field, if it all.
Intense but controlled battle for the win in P2
LM P2 was many pundits' tip as the closest class at Le Mans this year, and so far in the race we've seen a fierce battle on the timing screens, but no big drama on track yet. The polesitting ADR-Delta car hit a pitstop delay early on, so the pair of OAK Racing Morgans have now taken control of the class, with the efforts of highly rated Frenchman Olivier Pla helping the #24 car hold the lead for now. Second-place Maxime Martin in the Nissan-engined #35 car said: "I did a triple stint, it was perfect, we're running at a constant pace to stay in touch at the moment." Early in the race, the quick young Belgian held Le Mans veteran Warren Hughes at bay for several laps. The driver of the third-place Murphy Prototypes machined reckoned Martin's car was just too quick in a straight line to pass. "We're staying in contention without taking big risks." he said. Flying the flag for HPD is the American Starworks team, staying in touch with the podium battle in fourth. Late addition to the driver line-up Tom Kimber-Smith praised the car's very low tyre wear.
Editor's Note
In the fifth hour, just as this update was posting, the Number three Audi driven by Romain Dumas went wide to pass the slower #79 GT Porsche of Flying Lizard Racing. The Audi understeered into the tire wall and suffered heavy damage to its nose. The Flying Lizard Porsche was also seen off the track with extensive damage from a separate spin further down the road.


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Most dentists daydream about designing and building their dream office. Yet so few actually take the plunge, thanks to the dueling forces of fear and inertia. But planning out the finances of a new office and figuring out how it would impact the short- and long-term cash flow of the practice can remove fear from […]


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Timeline Options in Excel – Tutorial
Timeline Options in Excel: Overview
This lesson shows you how to set timeline options in Excel. After inserting a timeline, an "Options" tab within a new "Timeline Tools" contextual tab then appears in the Ribbon. This tab appears within the Ribbon any time you have the timeline selected within the worksheet. You use the buttons on this tab to modify the timeline options in Excel and make other timeline adjustments.
The "Timeline" button group appears at the left end of this tab. Here you can see and edit the name of the "Timeline Caption" within the text box. You can click the "Report Connections" button to then open the "Report Connections" dialog box. This then lets you select the PivotTable and PivotChart reports to connect to the selected filter. To do this, check the checkboxes next to the names of the reports to filter with this timeline. Then click the "OK" button to apply your choices.
Timeline Options in Excel – Tutorial: A picture of a user modifying the appearance of a timeline in Excel 2016.
In the "Timeline Styles" button group, you can click the style you wish to apply to your selected timeline. The buttons within the "Arrange" button group let you change the alignment and placement of the timeline in the worksheet.
To set the size of the selected timeline pane, use the "Height" and "Width" buttons within the "Size" button group. You can check or uncheck the checkboxes in the "Show" group to show or hide those elements within the timeline.
Timeline Options in Excel: Instructions
- To set timeline options in Excel, select the timeline to modify.
- Then click the "Options" tab within the "Timeline Tools" contextual tab in the Ribbon.
- To view or edit the timeline name, use the "Timeline Caption" text box in the "Timeline" button group.
- To open the "Report Connections" dialog box, click the "Report Connections" button in the "Timeline" button group.
- Then check the checkboxes next to the names of the PivotTable and PivotChart reports to filter with this timeline.
- Then click the "OK" button to apply your choices.
- To change the timeline's appearance, click the style to apply to the timeline in the "Timeline Styles" button group.
- To change the alignment and placement of the timeline in the worksheet, use the buttons in the "Arrange" button group.
- You can set the size of the timeline by using the "Height" and "Width" buttons in the "Size" button group.
- To show or hide elements in the timeline, check or uncheck the checkboxes in the "Show" button group.
Timeline Options in Excel: Video Lesson
The following video lesson, titled "Modifying Timelines," shows how to apply timeline options in Excel. This video is from our complete Excel training, titled "Mastering Excel Made Easy v.2016-2013."
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Richard CoorshAlexandria, Virginia, US
I have a background in drama and worked early in my career for three commercial radio stations as an announcer and journalist, and I wrote and produced several advertisements, occasionally using different voices and accents. For most of my career I have worked in public/media relations and public affairs in Washington, DC and served as primary media spokesperson and contact for two major trade associations. I now am eager to return to doing voice work. .
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Our mission is simple: Create something we are proud of.
It starts with grain and fruit sourced from local farmers and ends with fermentation, distillation and maturation of spirits in-house. The right way is never easy. Hell, nothing worthwhile is.
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- Systematic chemical name for ethyl alcohol (see alcohol).
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Where the glacial waters of Elk Lake and Lake Michigan coalesce we synthesize our unique spirits, by hand in extremely small batches. Located directly on the 45th parallel (44.900386, -85.404229)- where world renowned fruits and non-GMO grains are sourced from sustainable local farms.


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|: Summer (12 to 28°C), Winter (5 to 23°C)
Avalanche is one of the most popular tourist destinations near Ooty. The Avalance lake throws open to a wide landscape filled with lush greenery of the Nilgiris. The Avalanche sanctuary is filled with rhododendrons, orchids and wildflowers.
Avalanche safari operates between 10:30 am to 3:30 pm.
The forest authorities organises safaris in Avalanche which takes approximately 2 hours. There are some viewpoints in this safari - Cauliflower Shola, Thalai Bhavani and Lakkidi. Wildlife spotting is quite rare. The views along this path is filled with thick vegetation and great views of Avalanche lake.
Avalanche lake is the last view point of Avalanche safari drive. It offers a great view of the lake. There are some adventure activities undertake in this lake.
The Avalanche is a large area. There are many trekking routes available in this area where treks are undertaken. Ideally, one needs permission from the forest department to undertake any treks.
Avalance is just 23 km away and is approximately an hour drive from Ooty. It is a wonderful drive. Except for the last few kilometers till the forest office at Avalance, road conditions is good. From Ooty continue to N Lake road. Connect to Avalanche road and drive along this road for an hour to reach Avalanche.
Ooty is the nearest bus station.
Ooty is the nearest railway station.
Coimbatore is the nearest airport.
Bangalore to Avalanche distance is 301 km. Avalanche is ideally visited when one plans a trip to Ooty. An hour drive from Ooty leads to this wonderful destination.
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Inside, there's an old looking cloth doll, with a smiling, happy face. There 's a small framed photograph of a fair haired woman, holding a small girl who looked about 4. And, there's a series of envelopes, all with a title written in blue on their fronts. One says: "Open this one on your prom day." Another says: "Open this one on any sad day." There are little pictures, and there are momentos meant to remind a child of a happier time, from a mom who won't be there by the time that little girl reaches those life milestones.
Chaplain Carol Bamesberger handles them carefully, taking great care to rearrange every piece exactly the way it was.
"This is what we are all about. This is why we are here," she said, with an ability to remain stoic while looking inside the heart of a mom who was leaving be hind a "Blessing Box" for a child they will never see grow up.
That's because that parent has AIDS, and, Bamesberger said, despite recent strides in medicine, that diagnosis still often, ultimately, means death.
For the past 10 years, Bamesberger, a resident of Randolph Township, has devoted her time to running the "Angel Connection" out of several locations in Morris County. Each year, on an ongoing basis, the non-profit organization relies on donations, volunteers, donated labor, donated goods and materials, and the financial support of the community to serve thousands of families in New Jersey, New York, and, in some scattered cases, other states in the nation. Last year, she said, more than 4,000 holiday gifts were distributed either to children with AIDS or to children living in families with AIDS victims.
Modest Budget
Yearly, she said, the group operates on a budget of around $100,000, relying on a steady core of about 30 volunteers to gather, wrap, prepare and deliver the gifts for the holidays. In addition, the Connection provides school supplies, back packs for camps, winter coats, furniture, baby supplies and hundreds of other necessities that some parents, due to severe illness, are not capable of providing .
"We also help dying moms make permanent plans for their children through our Orphan Angel program," she said. "We have held them with love as they said goodbye to a cherished loved one. We have helped guide and educate them through the days of a new diagnosis and we have laughed and played on the picnic days of life ," she said.
Recently, however, the crisis Bamesberger and her volunteer staff have had to de al with, however, is an internal one.
"We didn't check our books really until last week," she said on Thursday. "An d when we did, we discovered that our cash contributions are down about 75 percent from this same time last year."
Bamesberger said the events of Sept. 11, and the massive donation efforts undertaken by the public for families, firefighters and victims of that national tragedy have likely contributed to a drop in donations to the Angel Connection. In addition, she said the rocky economy has added to the massive loss.
"We are reaching the critical level," Bamesberger said, before issuing the cal l for help last week. "We are seeking monetary donations, either from individuals, groups or corporations," she said. "I believe miracles happen one angel at a time, and when they do, we thank those angels," she said.
"We have gifts coming in right now to go out to the parents of these children within the next two weeks. The expenses involved with sending out these items and the costs of the last-minute needs are where we get caught up. We need money right away to meet those needs that come in late in our effort," she said.
"We don't really need a donation of thousands of extra toys, because we won't have the means to get them out and that doesn't help us. We are desperate for money right now," she said.
Working with only one full-time staff member, Linda Tuorinsky, and many volunteers, Bamesberger said she has devoted her time to both preparing for another massive gift distribution and completely renovating an old, turn-of-the-century mans ion located on Executive Drive in Greystone Park in Morris Plains.
The three-story mansion, which once housed the head physician at Greystone Hospital, has been abandoned for years. "We have had to do everything. We had to tea r out all the walls. We had to replace all the walls. We had to rewire the whole building. We had to replace all the windows. It has been a lot of work, " Bamesberger said, adding that the all-volunteer effort of many has been ongoing for the last two and a half years.
Headquarters Envisioned
"Once it's finished, this is going to be, hopefully, our national headquarters, " she said, adding that she hopes to eventually make the Angel Connection a nationwide effort, with many similar branches in other states.
Stu Bauer was one of the 100 part-time volunteers working to restore the three-story mansion on Thursday.
"The chief medical officer of Greystone lived here at one time, but it was abandoned a long time ago. They never turned off the water, so all the pipes burst. The whole place had to be gutted and restored," he said.
He estimated that the mansion, set back in the woods from the long, quiet roadway, was more than 100 years old.
For the past two and a half years, Bamesberger and the other volunteers have operated their huge operation out of her home, their cars, and, in some capacity, t he basement of the mansion. Before that, she ran the Connection out of borrowed office space at Picatinny Arsenal in Rockaway. Before that, she temporarily borrowed space at an office building on Route 10 in Randolph, and, once operated out of space in Roxbury Township. "When we first started, 10 years ago, we were in the attic at the Hepplewhite Funeral Home in Succasunna. We could only work when there wasn't a funeral service going on downstairs," she recalled, fondly.
Now, however, Bamesberger has big plans for the mansion, which she said has come a tremendous way in two and a half years. She credited Sen. Anthony Bucco, R-Morris, with convincing the state to let the Angel Connection cheaply lease the state-owned house, located only a few miles from the Greystone facility, the count y police training facility, and the county juvenile detention center on West Han over Avenue.
"Greystone is 125 years old. We would have to guess that this house is at least 100 years old," Bauer added. For Bamesberger, although renovations aren't nearly done, the old mansion is already her new home. On a walking tour of the 10 rooms, she pointed to what she said will be a prayer room. "We are not a religious organization, but we do want a prayer room here because we work with the children of dying people," she said.
Donations are being accepted at: The Angel Connection, 3 Executive Drive, P.O. B ox 9123, Greystone Park, N.J. 07950. The connection can also be reached at (973) 886-3390.


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Ascot Hyde Park Hotel Reviews page 3Based on 172 Hotel Reviews
Ascot Hyde Park Hotel is in a strategic location
This is a basic but good hotel and had extras that I wouldn't have expected, such as a bar and pool table and wifi throughout (though I did not like having to pay for this). The room was comfortable although extremely small. Close to Paddington and nearby to a lot of London attractions. For the price, I would stay again
Reception is a bit old and tired looking but our room (on the 3rd floor) was exceptionally clean with new fixtures and fittings. We did not use the hotel's restaurant facility but here you are surrounded by shops and restaurants. Ascot Hyde Park Hotel is perfect for a short London stay
Ascot Hyde Park Hotel was cheap and cheerful, with car parking just over the road and a pub around the corner. It worked for me
We stayed two nights in Ascot Hyde Park Hotel. For 2 star London hotel it is quite good. Bathroom was renovated recently, looks modern. The only thing people can miss is a conditioner. Good thing for us was that it is very close to Paddington Station. Guys at the reception were very helpful. We had a nice pleasant stay at this hotel
Ascot Hyde Park Hotel was really nice. Was a little strange when you walk in with dated ornaments but the rooms were amazing. Will use them again if I need to stay in London
Excellent London hotel. Friendly staff and rooms fairly well sized
The room at Ascot Hyde Park Hotel was ok but it was extremely hot and it was hard to get a good night's sleep
Amazing value for money. The hotel was clean, tidy and very comfortable. I would highly recommend Ascot Hyde Park Hotel
The room was comfortable, clean and I had a good night's sleep. Only negative was the cooked breakfast was cold. Otherwise a pleasant stay


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According to my dictionary the definition of masochism is "the tendency to derive pleasure from one's own pain or humiliation". Now, I am by no means a masochist but I believe that sometimes we are forced into situations that imitate that concept and perhaps due to a perpetual exposure to those situations, one begins to become familiar with that particular pain or humiliation and because of that, we allow it to go on because as human beings, we are averse and opposed to loss and losing.
Therefore, if you think that you suffer from masochism, in all likehood, you don't and all you'd have to do is assure yourself that you will lose nothing if you separate yourself from whatever situation it is that you find yourself in and because an absence of pain is better than a tiny spark of pleasure in an otherwise repetitive pattern of pain.
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If we consistently work hard and do the right thing, we will ultimately succeed.
Our approach to business is to take the high road in all that we do, hence the name High Road Capital Partners. That means cutting a fair deal and sticking to it, and not using due diligence as a tool to renegotiate price. It means treating our management teams as partners and actively supporting them in their efforts to grow their companies. It means working hard to protect our investors and lenders, putting their interests ahead of ours,
and being proactive if a company hits a bump in the road. It means making sure that our portfolio companies' employees are treated fairly and that our companies maintain the highest ethical standards. And it means worrying about the business fundamentals first, and trusting that if we consistently work hard and do the right thing, we believe we will ultimately succeed.


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Which is not to say that I don't have those nights where I stand in front of the open fridge, staring while it beeps at me to close the door, and moan aloud, "I don't know what to fix" or "Nothing sounds good." Just like those mornings when I stand in front of the open closet staring while I moan, "I have nothing to wear." Because somehow the clothes or food I have are never the clothes or food I want. Why is that? Anyway, I digress.
On those nights when I'm all out of ideas, it's nice to have a sure-fire to fall back on and in that case, it's this faux-spaghetti with meat sauce that we just call zucchini marinara. I pretty much always have marinara on hand and I'll admit, it's usually store-bought. There is some great homemade-quality marinara out there and most of the time I'm more than willing to buy it for the time savings. I go into more detail about quality marinara in the recipe, but it boils down to sauce made with a small number of pronounceable ingredients.
My kids like this zucchini marinara as well as the Mister and I do and for a while they thought it was made with actual noodles, it's that good. This is funny because my youngest hates pasta and zucchini and he just slurps this up. Kids are funny.
- 2 long, green zucchini squash
- 2/3 pound pastured ground beef
- 2 cups good quality marinara sauce (see note)
- Ground black pepper
- Kosher salt
- Fresh basil, julienned (optional)
- Parmesan, grated (optional)
- 1. Place the ground beef in a large sauté pan over medium heat and break up with a spatula. Allow the meat to brown while you prep the zucchini.
- 2. Wash and trim the zucchini and halve lengthwise. Using a julienne blade on a mandolin slicer or a julienne peeler, cut the four zucchini halves into "noodle" strips. By now the beef should almost be cooked through, so add the zucchini to the pan and allow to cook for a moment while you julienne basil and grate Parmesan (if using), or clean-up your prep area.
- 3. Add the marinara sauce and part of the basil (if using) and stir everything together to combine. Start with one cup and keep adding until it's to your sauciness preference. Let the sauce come to a simmer and cook for a couple minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, garnish with remaining basil (if using), and serve. Top with freshly grated Parmesan if you're serving this to kids who insist that spaghetti in any form should come with cheese.
If you don't have homemade marinara sitting around at home, make sure you get the good stuff at the store. This means it will probably be labeled "natural" or "artisan" and it should have no sugar added, no oil other than olive added, and no more than seven or eight ingredients. You're looking for something that has the same ingredients you would use at home.
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Welcome to the 2017 Corner Store Country Run!
The Corner Store Country Run 5K is for everyone—from serious runners to leisurely walkers, from lone rangers to family herds. You're encouraged to dress in 'yer finest country duds and stick around after the race for our post-race party complete with free sponsor swag, country tunes for boot scootin' and beer for sippin' after you cross that finish line.


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The UFC's Ultimate Knockouts series brings you the greatest knockouts in the history of the sport, delivered by the fighters who end fights on their own terms, with a single strike. They leave no doubt… by way of knockout!
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- 91 years old
- Date of birth: Sep 13, 1922
- Date of passing: Jun 21, 2014
|Let the memory of Margaret be with us forever
"Mom HAPPY BIRTHDAY we love and miss you so very much...Alyce and Smitty"
"Happy Birthday in Heaven Mom..I love and miss you so much..I just want to pick up the phone and call you.."
"Mom I miss you more than anyone will ever know..I miss our phone calls at night before you went to bed and first thing in the morning and all the calls in between. Things are just not the same anymore. Part of my life is missing..I know you are pain free and happy to be up in heaven with the family and hope to see you all real soon..Love you forever.."
"Love and miss grandma think of u every day and all the fun times we had together dancing up the town with George good times"
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Watch BYU Beat Nebraska With a Crazy Hail Mary
Most of the time, a hail mary fails, but when it works, it's an awesome thing!
Most of the time, a hail mary fails, but when it works, it's an awesome thing!
The big cats went at it in the Miami Beach Bowl as the Memphis Tigers beat the BYU Cougars, 55-48, in double overtime. But the claws and fangs came out after the game as a huge melee broke out between players from both teams.
It took close to an extra half of play, but the Miners were able to get a crucial triple overtime win against the Oregon Ducks. UTEP remained poised throughout the contest, and despite being out rebounded, the Miners were able to pull away late in the third OT, defeating an exceptional Oregon team.
Yeah, it's from Deadspin.com, which, as somebody pointed out, gave us the salacious photos of Brett Favre's junk. But this article is pretty well-done. Haven't heard any recants yet from any of the athletes they spoke to. Interesting note on one of the co-authors at the bottom of the article, too.
As we draw close to another sweet sixteen in the NCAA tournament here are a few questions to ponder.
It has been a whirlwind week for the BYU men's basketball team.
BYU's national title hopes were severely dashed last night when sophomore Brandon Davies was dismissed from the team for violating the honor code.
With all due respect to Courtney Cox, Demi Moore, and Catherine Zeta Jones the hottest cougar in the country is a BYU Cougar.
After last night's tough 61-52 win over Stephen F. Austin, head coach Tim Floyd was asked where his team has improved the most since the start of the season. His answer was easy, "poise".


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The mission of the Southwest Mississippi Center for Culture & Learning at Alcorn State University is to celebrate culture, creativity and community. The Center serves as a resource for identifying, preserving, and communicating the rich history, vibrant culture, and cherished traditions of the region.
Through community outreach, hands-on and online learning opportunities, lectures, public forums, exhibitions, and celebrations the Center will become a significant part of the region's cultural landscape.
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On Wednesday, the Metro Council is expected to consider approval of the low bid for the new Main Library at Independence Park.
The lowest bid came in at $36,770,000 from Milton J. Womack Inc., according to the Metro Council agenda.
The project was estimated to cost $37.6 million.
Construction is expected to last a little less than two years on the three-story, 120,000-square-foot building.
The bids were received Aug. 2, with an approved library budget of $38,219,000, according to a memo Library Director David Farrar sent to the library board.
The new library will nearly double the size of the 65,000-square-foot building housing the current Main Library.
Ten companies bid on the project. The second lowest bid, at $37,629,000, was from W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Company.
The highest bid, at $42,705,000, was from Woodrow Wilson Construction Company.


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Genetic Engineering. The simple addition, deletion, or manipulation of a single trait in an organism to create a desired change. Genetic Engineering. The altered DNA is called recombinant DNA Recombinant DNA is joined to other unrelated DNA in the organism This is called gene splicing.
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The simple addition, deletion, or manipulation of a single trait in an organism to create a desired change.
- tiny segments of a gene are taken out and replaced by different genes
-moving a gene from one organism to another.
For example
A piece of DNA is removed from the donor organism
A bacterial plasmid is used to carry the DNA
A new gene is joined to the plasmid using DNA ligase
The recombinant plasmid is inserted into a bacterial cell
The plasmid is isolated from the bacteria and the human DNA is cut by the restriction enzyme
Genetic engineering can to produce very specific and sensitive diagnostic tests for many diseases, using engineered proteins.
This new technology is also opening up novel ways of delivering medicines to specific targets.
- Weeds die but the crops survive
- The gene which produces vitamin A was taken from daffodils and put into rice to help prevent blindness


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A Columbia woman running for State Senate has filed a lawsuit contending Republican primary opponent Tom Berryhill can't run for the seat because he didn't move into the 14th District soon enough.
Columbia attorney Heidi Fuller, 46, on Feb. 4 filed a petition asking the Third District Court of Appeal in Sacramento to uphold and enforce a section of the California Constitution requiring candidates for the State Senate or Assembly to have lived in the legislative district for one year before declaring for office.
The 14th District comprises all or parts of Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties.
Fuller filed the suit against the Secretary of State and Attorney
General's offices, which she contends have not enforced the
The Attorney General's Office declined to comment, and the Secretary of State's Office did not return calls by press time.
Fuller is running against Assemblyman Berryhill, R-Oakdale, for the
Republican nomination to succeed Sen. Dave Cogdill, of Modesto, who
announced he will not seek re-election this year and is running for
Stanislaus County assessor.
Berryhill spokesman Steve Presson said Fuller's suit contradicts
legal opinions from the Secretary of State's Office, and a 1972 U.S.
Supreme Court ruling that struck down a one-year residency requirement
for Tennessee voters.
Presson said the Secretary of State's office requires candidates be
district residents when they file their nomination papers. Presson said
Berryhill moved from Modesto to Oakdale, which is in the district, in
early- to mid-January.
"Heidi Fuller's lawsuit is frivolous, politically motivated and completely without merit," Presson said Monday.
On her Web site, www.heidi4senate.com, Fuller posted a video-slide show calling Berryhill a "carpetbagger."
Fuller said her lawsuit is not frivolous, that "the vast majority
of districts have ruled the one year residency is constitutional," and
that "California has never considered the question."
"I'm not asking the court to make that determination, I'm simply
asking the court to enforce the Constitution," Fuller said Monday. "The
Secretary of State and the Attorney General don't have the authority to
declare a part of our Constitution null and void."
Fuller said the Attorney General and Secretary of State have two
weeks from the filing date to submit responses, then a hearing will be
set in 30 to 40 days.
Fuller announced her intention to challenge Cogdill in the 14th
Senate District last spring after his support of a temporary tax
increase in a budget compromise.
Berryhill's first term in the Assembly began in December 2006 and
he announced his intent to run for Cogdill's seat in early December.
Tim Campi, of San Joaquin County, has also filed paperwork to run for the Senate seat.


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Every year Alhamdulilllah there are more and more products being released to commemorate and remember Imam Husayn's sacrifice in our every day lives. Even better, the funds from them go to great causes!
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Roasted Beet Salad with Pea Shoots and Chevre
4 beets, peeled and cut into sixths
1tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon thyme
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 cup lightly packed pea shoots or chopped endive/bibb lettuce
1 tablespoon radish or arugula flowers (optional)
Cider Vinaigrette
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon sugar
pinch of salt
pinch of thyme
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Toss the beets lightly with the olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper until coated. Spread them out on a baking sheet lined with tin foil and roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes or until soft when poked with a fork and crispy around the edges. Remove from heat and set aside.
To prepare the vinaigrette, whisk all of the ingredients together until well blended and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
Lightly toss the raw beets, roasted beets, pea shoots, arugula flowers, and chèvre together until mixed. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and serve immediately.
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Spider Webs Over Mesquite, Texas
If you live in North Texas, chances are you peered up into the heavens on this beautiful, blue-sky day and stopped in amazement.
It's not windy today and yet the sky is full, and I mean full, of these massive spider webs that are floating past. Thing is, some of them at higher altitudes are even going back in the other direction.
These webs are huge. Some are at least 20-30 feet in length, I'm not kidding.
So here's the mystery.
Where are they coming from?
What emits a web that long and how does it get airborne?
And how come there are so many of them floating past when it's not windy?
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This week we are spending time at a quiet little holiday village two hours south of Sydney, Australia. This is the first time in almost 3 years with the agenda being rest and relax (every other time we have spent most of the time catching up with relatives and friends… running around can be tiring!) and basically on our own time table. We have loved this village and I look forward to coming back each time.
With another family with two young boys, our two young girls have been having fun at the beach and playing games. We rented out a sweet little townhouse only 3 mins' walk to a quiet, sweet beach with super gentle waves. Jasmine, now 22 months old, has been having the best time sitting on the beach and have the waves come up to her. Her "wheeee"s have been so heart warming. It has been so good to see my little family have a good, relaxing time. My darling husband has been very busy and we have been drained… so this respite has been soon much needed.
This little townhouse with its bright rooms, white walls, uncluttered walls, furniture… has made me re-align myself to what truly is home. When we walked into this little townhouse for the first time, I remember thinking, "ah, now this is so lovely". And I have since, while staring out at the rhythmic waves, been thinking about that initial reaction.
It struck me, the first thing I noticed was the artwork. I found it interesting how specific art pieces instantly make me feel a certain way. So I now know what I've known without a shadow of doubt that how fussy I am about what hangs on the walls in my home is not 'trendy'.
The lady who rents this townhouse out has filled it with very select and as-original-as-she-can art. She is also a talented artist and features her own watercolours, which I adore and want to own! I love also that her subjects are happy things… not watercolours of skulls or dark subjects.
The living room is dominated by one of my favourite pieces, The Whale Men Submarine, an limited print by New York artist Mikaela Fuchs.
After painting our living room and dining room, I have begun to be extremely selective about what I hang. So far as to sell most of what I 'liked' before and treasured. Suddenly, the home and my state of heart and mind begin to dictate the art.
At my own home, I have a large wall cabinet in the living room and a dresser in the dining room. They house various collections: teapots, cups, figurines, books, jugs, plates… I am a collector by nature, I think. I love surrounding myself with what attracts me.
Here, however, there are almost no doo-dads. No collection. The white walls are adorned with few art pieces. E, who rents the place out, has a beautiful Parker midcentury sideboard to house her TV and entertainment system. On it is the TV, a vase with red peonies (fake), a metal horse and a large piece of driftwood. That's it. And that seems enough of doo-dads. The lustre of metal is echoed in a metal fan, metal stand lamp and metal frame on a very large, round mirror.
I have to decrease my doo-dads. I have to decrease my collections. Maybe cull furniture.
Speaking of, the less furniture, the less clutter. Obvious, yes? Actually, no! I'm sure you know someone in your family, who fill every available wall space with furniture.
I don't have a lot of furniture filling the entire house. I love empty walls, but somehow, our family's needs dictate chairs here and there… tables, toy boxes, bookcases, shelving etc! But maybe we need to cull the toys our girls have access to, severely curb my chair-obsession…
I know a few people who have filled their houses with furniture… every inch of wall space is jammed with something. One decorates his home with all things Asian, apparently Orientals love clutter (actually, we don't!). Another cannot go past a side table or lounge, so her home is filled with side tables and lounges! Yet another buys little cupboards and dressers to fill her home for this and that… rather than to buy a large dresser to house different all things…
This little holiday townhouse has reinforced in me the need to cull. To simply life.
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Walking into the little townhouse we are calling home for another 5 days, it was clearly waiting for us. The house was lifeless till we walked in.
It was clean, pristine, neat, tidy.
Half a day later, it was way more cluttered. We brought little Jasmine three toys to wile away time spent indoors. We brought three pairs of shoes per person. We bought food. Our friends bought LEGO for their boys, a PS3 and gazillion games. I brought one book. My Hannah who is 9 came with three books, a colouring kit… suddenly our teacups and water bottles and hats little the space.
But I have to remember, I'm no longer alone. I have a husband who loves me dearly and is my best friend. I have two girls who bring me laughter and joy. I have friends who are willing to be cooped up with us for a week!
So I guess, in the midst of wanting a simple life, I have to remember that I would not trade my family-life for anything else!


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While the southern state has many positive policies in place to make solar power more attainable, Louisiana still has plenty of room to grow. The state is still behind when it comes to overall solar production, but great solar incentives make switching to solar power much easier. These solar incentives, along with plenty of sunshine, makes the outlook positive for solar energy in Louisiana. This article will help you decide if you should make the switch to solar power.
Grid Connected Solar Power Systems In Louisiana (2012)
- Systems: 11.0 Megawatt
- Non-Residential Solar Power Systems: 0.9 Megawatt
- Utility: N/A
- Total: 11.9 Megawatt
- Cumulative: 18.2 Megawatt
Louisiana is still below average when it comes to solar energy production. However, the state does outperform neighboring states Mississippi and Arkansas. In terms of cumulative installed capacity, Louisiana's solar production is over ten times the capacity of Arkansas and over twenty times that of Mississippi. While there is still room for improvement when it comes to solar energy production, Louisiana outshines its southern neighbors.
Cost of Electricity in Louisiana
- Electricity Price: $0.08 per kwh
- Average Electricity Bill: $160.00
- Average Bill after Solar: $70.00
Switching to solar power can cut down your energy costs, especially in Louisiana. Solar installation in the state can cut your monthly bill by over 50%. An average 5 Kilowatt solar system will take around 8.5 years to have fully paid for itself. Additionally, Louisiana's net metering laws allow you to sell any excess solar energy back for the amount of consumption. Click here for more information on Louisiana net metering rules.
Solar Radiation
The average solar radiation in Louisiana is between 3 and 4 Kilowatt per day over an area of 1 square meter (10.76 square foot). This is the same total shared by southern states Florida and Arkansas, reflecting an ample amount of solar energy.
State Solar Incentives and Rebate Programs
- State Solar Tax Credit: 50% of the first $25,000 of the cost of each system. Leased systems installed after December 31, 2013: 38% of the first $25,000 of the cost of each system Maximum Incentive: $12,500 per installed system; 1 installed system per residence
- State Solar Rebate:None
- Property Tax Exemption: 100%
- Sales Tax Exemption:None
Louisiana does not offer a state rebate or sales tax exemption for solar users. However, the state makes up for it with a phenomenal solar tax credit along with complete property tax exemption. While most states only allow incentives for financed systems, Louisiana offers a number of tax credits for leased systems based on when they were built. Check the Database Of State Incentives For Renewables & Efficiency for more information on solar incentives. In addition, the Federal Tax Credit also applies.
Solar Installers in Louisiana
All solar installations in Louisiana must be completed by a properly licensed contractor. Before deciding on a contractor, make sure they have the correct qualifications for solar installation. Visit the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors for additional information on solar installers, or call 225-765-2301.
Summary: Good Time For Solar Incentives
Louisiana's helpful rebate programs and solar incentives make solar energy readily available. With an average savings of $42 each month, now is a great time to take advantage of Louisiana solar power. Try our Solar Calculator to calculate your costs and savings. Ready to get started? Click here to contact solar installers in your area.
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