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Grown Up Disney Star Dylan Sprouse's Naked Selfies Leak Online
Dylan Sprouse, the now-21-year old former star of Disney's The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, responded to his "leaked" nude selfies with a bit of humor on Twitter today.
"Whoops, guess I'm not 14 and fat anymore," Dylan tweeted after two pics (one without any underwear whatsoever) found their way onto the Internet. He also jokingly added "n00d pic dealer" to his profile.
Dylan's twin and fellow former Disney star also joked about the leaks with a Tweet that read, "Cold in the shower, eh."
Head here if you'd like to see the rest of Dylan's NSFW selfie:
i just pointed out that you did the same thing as him....then you want to act like a little girl and play the victim. well boo hoo for you....you are not a victim you just reaped what you sewed.All the types of selfiesWikiLove
I honestly don't think, in this day and age, that a few naked pictures of a celebrity are going to make a bit of difference in a career. People aren't offended as easily as they once we're, and most likely the only thing that may come of it is more notoriety and possibly some rethinking of the roles he's offered. I wouldn't be at all surprised if it was done purposefully to get away from G rated acting jobs. Especially since he's not actually exposed in the pictures.. That seems unlikely to have been the case otherwise. Who knows? Either way I don't think he's going to spend much time regretting the decision. It sure didn't ruin Vanessa Williams' career long term. How many other ex miss Americas can you name? Let alone see regularly on network TV?
Jerry, thank you for responding in a mature and polite way. I respect and defend your right to speak your mind in here..after all it is a forum designed for people to voice their opinions and views...to have been called such a vile name for speaking my mind really hurt my feelings...I know, I don't know the person and it shouldn't have hurt me but it did. I am still from another world where words had power and you minded what you said to people...not anymore. People throw out the "C" word like it's nothing. That word has NO place in my world and it should have NEVER been said to me. The way you responded is how we all should. You dont agree with me yet you didn't belittle me when making your point...It was just a general comment about todays youth..they don't think before they act..and with social media being pandemic, there are no 'skeletons in the closet" anymore....they are all out in the open and in the light for all to see, hear, taste, lick, stick, post, replay and respond to...no more 'hush hush'...which really makes me sad. Back in the day of REAL movie stars...the Gossip Columnists such as Hedda Hooper protected and defended them. If something unflattering happened, the person could call and plead their caser to Hedda and she would NOT focus on that negative story, instead she would write about something totally different to get the public's attention diverted to another 'shiny' object...Not today...now it's go for the jugular and rip it out, tear it up and spit it out for all to see, hear and feel...Negative media is pandemic and it really makes me sad and leaves me longing for an older time, a more private and polite time when people not only had good manners but they used them.
I'm sorry, but I find it crazy that you seem so offended by being insulted and have been called names when in your original post you were calling some women whores. That is also uncalled for name calling. Furthermore, what you say you want is a time where the stars could do what they wanted and not be called out on it. I'm not saying they should all be spied on all the time for the sake of news and stuff like that, I'm just saying they are being held accountable for their actions. Many today and in older times did many of the same things, except they weren't held accountable for it and now they are.
what I admire is this young man's willingness to own up to what happened, He has talked about, handled it well in my opinion, and is moving on. Things happen when we are young and it is only a celebrity because of their status that such things jump from the average unknown man to the latest sensation. maybe we should follow his lead and move on too.
I agree with you 100%..I have never been to this website but judging from how my one comment was received, I don't think I will be returning but I just wanted to let you know I agreed with your comment. I am confused as to why that young man chose to call me that foul name simply because of what i said. I am confused I guess; they posted a picture with a story then ask us to comment on it. I did just that and was called a cunt for having posted my thoughts...I didn't call the young man any names, I didn't insult his mother. I said making bad decisions at this stage of life will come back to haunt you. It reminded me of the year Vanessa Williams was chosen as Miss USA. Photographs of her modeling in the nude surfaced and she had to turn in her crown. That is all I was trying to say. People today are able to become "FAMOUS" simply by making bad decisions and having them put out for all to see...Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton came to mind because both of those young girls were filmed while having sex. The videos surfaced and to my shock and disbelief, they both became more famous than GOD for a moment...they did nothing amazing, they didn't cure any diseases, they didn't climb a mountain or discover a new species...all they did was lay down, have sex and sell thier video to the internet and BAM...instant fame...Just add idiots.
OK...that will be my last post in here. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and for those of you that call people names for posting their view points and opinions...may God bless you and keep you safe from your own mouths (and fingers in this case)...My father once told me, 'Be very careful who you step on on your way up the ladder of success because on your way back down (and you WILL come back down one day), you are going to come across some very angry, stepped on people."
how sad and desperate this poor young man must be to do something so stupid. This will follow him for the rest of his life..unlike the women who make sex tapes and become instant stars...a picture of a half naked boy/man isn't going to do his career any good. Only females can sell their souls and make themselves famous...men trying to do that same thing just look pathetic and desperate! Honestly they are just as stupid as those women but they don't get the same pay check as those whores. I won't mention any names but their initials are Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian!.
Actually, while I don't think there was any need for the name calling, I do think that this was unnecessarily judgmental. There is some serious internalized misogynistic views in your comment. All you're doing here is shaming the women who were victims of someone leaking their tape. Ray J actually got more fame from his sex tape, so you're also wrong. More importantly, the you should be ashamed of yourself for such blatant and unapologetic slut-shaming. Women like you are the reason why females struggle so much with embracing their sexuality and enjoy being sexual beings.
Thank you for coming to my defense Jerry. I was shocked to see such a disgusting comment after I had worked so hard to word my comment in a way that was neither offensive nor degrading..I just spoke my mind...young people do things they will ALWAYS regret when they get older...thanks for having my back.
Wow Dusky...it's very obvious you must be very young to make such a horrid comment to someone you don't even know. I posted my opinion and I went to war to fight for YOUR right to voice your opinion too. I like what I see in the mirror every day but that doesn't make me want to take a picture of myself and post it online for all the world to see. Calling someone a "CUNT" for voicing their views is very immature and ignorant thing to do. I will forgive you because you obviously weren't taught any social skills. His career in the 'Entertainment' field will be short lived...not everyone can get by on their good looks for ever. One day he is going to have to find employment and when he does, these types of pictures are going to come back and haunt him. Thank you for showing all of us how very immature and ignorant you really are. I bet your mother is very proud of you.
I call hypocrisy here Susan. How is him calling you a judgmental c*nt any different than you calling all those people whores? Then to make matters worse you have the arrogance to talk about his age and upbringing which you know nothing about, you condescending brat. Worse than these crimes however I find you guilty of stupidity for your statement about how male celebrities are different from females because women who use their bodies get rich and famous and men who use their bodies are haunted from their stupid choices. What a load of stupid that statement was. There are many many men in Hollywood who got more famous, more popular, and richer because of their naked bodies. This is nothing new…male nudity has been celebrated since time immemorial. In our modern times I can name some people whose sexual exploits and nude shots got "leaked", and just got more popular because of it. Colin farrell, Zac Efron, Rob Lowe, & Tommy Lee are just a few of those names. So you are wrong on every count, and if you care going to talk about people not thinking before they act you should remember to do that yourself. The real issue is that today's youth doesn't have all of the sexual hang-up's as the older generations and have no problem or embarrassment of their bodies. So what I say, and this picture isn't really a full nude anyway, he is covering his genitals. Perhaps you should ask God to put a watch on your lips and fingers as well, and ask His help to stop such negative judgments from entering your heart and mind in the first place. Obviously you can't see your own fault in the matter and how the energy you sent out in the first place was just being returned to you as Christ said it would. You reap what you sew! It seems from your statement that you not only have a double standard for men and women which makes you silly, you have a type of hatred towards men and their bodies. Perhaps you should seek therapy for that issue! If you can't see how your statement could make someone angry then you are mentally blind. Your statement was negative and hate filled, but of course you don't see it…people often don't see their own faults and how those faults go out into the world and cause hurt. You should be ashamed of yourself for saying what you said and then having the nerve to play the injured party. Hypocrisy… that is what it is….mendacity! While Dusky's statement might have been harshly put, I find it to be very true! You talk about people selling their souls...that is quite a statement and you should know if it is true or not before you make it. When you judge people in that way, Spirit judges you more harshly, you should remember that!
Now Lucein...do ya feel better. I think I will opt out of this particular forum...people here are rude, vulgar and just can't let someone voice their opinions without making personal attacks on thier character. I think Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton are WHORES in the higest sense of the word...they have traded their morals and character to be seen having sex on a video tape and because of that negative attention, they are now famous. I just made a simple comment about my views on this and have had nothing but idiots like you go on and on and on and on about how wrong what i said was, how horrible and judgemental a person I am, how i need help. I said that boy needed help for calling someone he never knew a CUNT....good bye forum
i just pointed out that you did the same thing as him....then you want to act like a little girl and play the victim. well boo hoo for you....you are not a victim you just reaped what you sewed. you called them whores and you don't know them...and i am not saying they are or they aren't. he called you a c*nt and you got mad. how are those things any different. you are the idiot not anyone else. you are ugly inside and vulgar for what you said. you are not right and you are not special. you reap what you sew. juvenile and pathetic. now do you feel better having gone in public and calling people whores and then getting back what you put out? do you feel better and more mature now? do you feel validated and justified now? lol grow up!!! and if you are out of here...well hip hip hooray and don't stumble on the way out dear-y!


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About three-fourths of U.S. counties have farms that must dispose of recoverable manure nitrogen in excess of their on-farm and pastureland requirements.
While the majority of these, chiefly poultry, hog, and livestock confinement operations, are located in Sunbelt states, utilization of manure as a supplement in crop nutrient programs has been less than optimum for several reasons, including inconsistent application, surface water pollution and odor problems.
The USDA's Economic Research Service notes that manure production has been increasing yearly, significantly more than has been used in farming and other fertilization programs.
But, new applicator technologies can allow farmers to make more-effective use of the fertilizer nutrients in manure and other biosolids, such as treated sewage, says Alan C. Koehler, worldwide marketing manager for Soilteq, Minnetonka, Minn.
"Whether the source is animal, human, or industrial, these products contain essential crop nutrients and can be valuable in the production of food," he said at the recent World Fertilizer Conference at San Francisco, sponsored by The Fertilizer Institute.
"In the context of a sustainable environment, we have an obligation to use first that which we generate as a byproduct of living. The ever-increasing supply of manure is consistently produced, is readily available, and represents an opportunity for organizations that can put it to effective use. Our company has a slogan: Manure happens - use it."
Koehler says new technologies developed by Ag-Chem and Soilteq can offer dealers, custom applicators, and others the means of helping farmers to efficiently utilize manure and other biosolids in crop production.
"The commercial fertilizer industry is at a crossroads, and the time has come to decide if manure is a friend or enemy to your business. We contend you can put manure to work for you - and use it to establish a long-term leadership position for your organization."
Commercial fertilizer and manure "are in competition" to provide the nutrients needed by agricultural crops, Koehler says. The two "can co-exist in a nutrient management program that utilizes their complementary strengths and advantages."
Value-added service In many cases, he notes, the manure supply may be free, or sometimes the animal producers may be willing or required to pay for removal. "Manure management can be a value-added service which can command fees from the grower for the product as well as for the professional application services. In short, it has potential to be a no-cost, or even income-positive product what can generate sales and service revenues from delivery and application."
Additionally, Koehler says, dealers can realize revenue from soil/lagoon/pit testing, spring nitrate testing, and nutrient management planning that incorporates as-applied data from both manure and commercial fertilizers into an overall fertility program that is agronomically sound, environmentally friendly, and cost effective.
"Growers may also need agronomic and planning expertise to select and document the appropriate application rates to comply with environmental regulations. It stands to reason that the fertilizer industry, with its existing infrastructure and relationship with the grower at the local level, is in the best position to be the service provider of choice."
In fact, Koehler says, manure has the potential to generate higher margins than other nutrient products. "The production infrastructure is in place - financed by others, for a change - and it generates a consistent supply of nutrients. The demand for these nutrients is stable and measurable; thus, manure can add more stability to the fertilizer industry than is currently realized from the production and sale of commercial fertilizers."
Because a load of manure is unlikely to provide all the nutrients to achieve the yield goal of a particular field, supplemental commercial fertilizer will still be needed, he says, and the dynamics of manure "can create demand for certain inputs and associated services.
"For example, poultry manure is high in zinc, which can tie up phosphorus. This can lead to an increased need for agronomic expertise to determine the appropriate applications of commercial phosphorus products to match soil and cropping conditions in poultry-producing regions. Some states have already established phosphorus thresholds, based on soil test levels, and more are moving in that direction. While a phosphorus-based nutrient management program will decrease the need for commercial phosphorus products, it will likely increase the amount of commercial nitrogen needed on acres to which manure is applied."
By using nutrient-balancing tools in spatial data management software products like Soilteq's SGIS, in conjunction with an innovative on-board controller, the local agronomist can work with a grower to insure that the proper amounts of fertilizer have been applied to a field to meet the farm's business objectives and to accomplish environmental stewardship goals.

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AllYou.com just relaunched their new site this week…and I must say, I like it!
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Daryl Siedentop, PED, is a professor emeritus at Ohio State
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planning, and sport coaching.
Dr. Siedentop earned the 1984 International Olympic Committee President
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BOSTON (AP) — Mobster James "Whitey" Bulger has been transported to a hospital after suffering chest pains at a prison while awaiting trial on allegations he played a role in 19 murders, Massachusetts officials said Sunday.
Plymouth Fire Department battalion chief Kevin Murphy told The Boston Globe that firefighters responded to the Plymouth County Correctional Facility at 1:48 a.m. Sunday and took Bulger to Boston Medical Center. Murphy refused to comment when contacted by The Associated Press.
WBUR-FM in Boston first reported that Bulger was hospitalized for chest pains, citing unnamed law enforcement sources. Bulger, the former leader of the Winter Hill Gang, is 83. A hospital spokeswoman said she had no information on any patient named Bulger.
The U.S. attorney's office, the U.S. Marshals Service, and Bulger attorney Hank Brennan declined to comment.
Bulger's trial is scheduled to begin in March, but his lawyers have said they cannot be ready by then because they are reviewing more than 300,000 documents turned over by prosecutors. Last week, they asked that the trial be moved to November 2013.
Bulger's lawyers say in court papers filed Friday that the current trial date infringes on Bulger's constitutional rights to effective counsel and due process.
Bulger's lead attorney, J.W. Carney Jr., has repeatedly complained that prosecutors have turned over documents in a disorganized fashion. Prosecutors have accused Carney of using stall tactics.
Bulger fled Boston in 1994 and was captured last year in Santa Monica, Calif.
The defense says Bulger was an FBI informant who had immunity to commit crimes while he was providing information about the Mafia, his gang's main rival. In court papers filed this week, Carney identified former U.S. Attorney Jeremiah O'Sullivan as the federal official Bulger claims gave him immunity. O'Sullivan died in 2009.
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J.K. Rowling Donates Signed Set of Harry Potter Books to Helping Haiti Heal
Jan 22, 2010
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has donated a full U.K. edition set of her books, as well as a handwritten card, to Helping Haiti Heal, the multifandom donation drive kicking off tomorrow via Webcast.
This extremely rare item joins more than 100 special gifts, including a signed book by author Neil Gaiman, five dedicated books by Sir Terry Pratchett, original conception art from the film Where the Wild Things Are, and much, much more.
Join us at 2 p.m. Eastern tomorrow at thehpalliance.org/haiti to find out more about how to donate and stand a chance to receive any of these amazing gifts! All donations will benefit Partners in Health, an humanitarian organization in Haiti that has been aiding those most ravaged by the January 12 earthquake.
This four hour live event, hosted by HPA's PotterWatch, PotterCast, MuggleCast, Hogwarts Radio, and FictionAlley, will feature a donation drive where donors have the opportunity to receive thank you gifts based on certain donation levels, live performances from many wizard rockers; leaders in fan communities; personal interviews with Haitian-Americans about the importance of giving to Partners In Health; human rights activists; a representative from MIT's Media Lab discussing ways that we can donate our time using new media; and much more.
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A collection of icons are also available to help spread the word about Helping Haiti Heal. They can be found right here in our Image Galleries.
A major part of this event will be raising funds to help those in Haiti through Partners In Health. Countless fan sites, wizard rockers, authors, entertainers, and organizations have donated to this donation drive. As part of this effort, Leaky has donated:
- A full access pass to LeakyCon 2011, worth well over $300
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Deluxe Edition
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Those items represent a small selection the many amazing, unique, and rare gifts are available to donors. A few of the 100 plus items include:
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A full list of items can be found on the Helping Haiti Heal website.
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by Erica Wells
Have you ever sat down with a box of photos, old letters or childhood possessions? Most of us come across these time capsules every so often, either during an intentional exercise to clean out storage space, or accidentally, such as that time you were trying to find your very important documents that were kept in a very safe place, which happened to be right next to some high school yearbooks…at least that what happens to me.


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|Are 3 drugs really needed to treat HIV???
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Hi Doctors and many thanxs for all your dedicated work. Now then here I am on a tropical island in asia about to start treatment for the first time , options are limited and be it a double edged sword Drs with experience are limited also . My Doc is recomending 'Kaletra' and d4t ( yep the Abbotts rep made a visit ). That's ok but isn't he one drug short ? Counting Kaletra as 2 is not kosher ?? This regime requires another drug such as 3tc or azt does it not ? Please forgive me but treating yourself through the internet is difficult. Once again many thanxs for my main and primary source of assistance , information and comfort. john
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Hello and thanks for posting. A standard cocktail for HIV infection contains 3 active agents and this is the approach that virtually all the guidelines recommend. So you are correct that this regimen is one drug short.
However, it will probably work anyway. One of the woefully neglected areas of HIV research involves the study of streamlined therapy. Boosted protease inhibitors are much more potent than the other HIV medications so perhaps a boosted PI-based regimen does not require 3 drugs, maybe 2 will do. Or maybe the boosted PI alone is enough. In fact, there are 5 pilot studies of Kaletra monotherapy that have reported favorable results for treatment of HIV infection (author disclosure: one of these studies was performed by our research team). Maybe 2 agents (or even one) are all that we really need to treat many patients with HIV infection. This sounds like a fairly important question to answer but why the dearth of studies?
Except for Abbott (the maker of Kaletra), there has been absolutely no interest by any of the major HIV pharmaceutical companies to study boosted PI therapy with fewer than 2 nucleosides. GSK (Glaxo-Smith-Kline) could study boosted Lexiva in this manner, but if it worked, it would cut into profits of Combivir, Epzicom, and Trizivir. BMS (Bristol Meyers Squibb) could choose to study boosted Reyataz in this manner, but why compromise their chances to peddle some more Zerit and Videx? Merck could have studied boosted Crixivan (back when this drug was actually used), but choose not to. Before we nominate Abbott for sainthood, remember this is the same company that raised the price of Novir (which the other companies need to boost their PIs) over 400% in one fell swoop last year. What a greedy naked grab for greenbacks. Shame on all of them.
OK, I realize that there is no one in a leadership position in big pharma with the courage to make a decision to support such a study that could cut into profits (even if it was best for other humans suffering with a serious disease).
But what about the academics that are have the ability and authority to do studies of this nature? What sort of torpor are they suffering from? Could it be from excessive consumption of red wine from drug company dinner meetings?
Actually, the AACTG did embark on a pilot study of boosted Reyataz monotherapy (surely to the dismay of BMS) so kudos to this group of intrepid researchers. Stay tuned for new developments in this area.
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Soon I am off, for China and New Zealand and a few lectures and papers. In one of my regular acts of shameless self-promotion (thank God I don't have one of those silly facebook accounts!), the titles:
Venerating Lenin – invited public lecture, Beijing Foreign Languages University, 20 August.
On the Myth of Classicism – keynote address at Renmin University Summer Institute on Christian Culture, Suzhou 27-31 August.
A Dead Spouse, A Vegetable Garden and a Cousin's Field: On Private Property – paper at Bible and Critical Theory Seminar, Auckland, 1-2 September.
Trading Ventures and Other Tall Tales of the Hebrew Bible – seminar at Otago University, Dunedin, 7 September.
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August 18, 2011
Classes filled fast for popular Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program; apply early next year
PRATT — Women wanting to learn more about the outdoors through the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism's (KDWPT) Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Program will have to wait until next spring unless they have already enrolled for the Sept. 23-25 event. The agency has announced that the fall class is full, and staff are maintaining a long waiting list in case anyone drops out.
The next workshop will be May 18-20, 2012. Registration materials will be posted online at the KDWPT website, www.kdwpt.ks.us, late this year or in early 2012. Click "Services/Education/Becoming-an-Outdoors-Woman" for details. Those who would like to receive a brochure and registration form for the spring workshop by mail when they become available should phone 620-672-5911 or click "email" at the above website.
BOW is designed to provide women a chance to learn about hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreation in a friendly, supportive environment. During the three-day workshop at Rock Springs 4-H Center this September, volunteer instructors will teach participants a variety of skills, including fishing techniques, wingshooting, camping, orienteering, rifle marksmanship, botany, dog handling, archery, and more.
KDWPT held its first BOW workshop in 1994, so this will mark the event's 18th anniversary. One hundred women have enrolled in the program this year.
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I've just recieved a email message containing Bill Johnson's latest tweet. I think my email client has great discernment.
I've always said that Bill Johnson is simply Tulsa recycled. And the argument is not new; I remember Haginites, back in the 70s, expounding the rhema word over the logos Word. In Tulsa-speak, the logos Word is the written Word of God, the rhema word is some sort of contemporary prophetic word. We don't hear these terms today, now, to some, the Bible is called "stale manna" and a prophetic word is a "fresh word."
For the record, I don't despise prophecy. I believe that God speaks today, and that He speaks into my daily affairs. I expect His guidance.
I've heard (and experienced) too many testimonies of God leading one to speak to this person or pray for that person to ignore His present involvement in our lives. But the rhema word does not establish doctrine, it does not set the rules for living and dying, it does not change the conditions for salvation, it does not set dates for the return of Jesus, and it never contradicts what is contained in the Holy Bible. The rhema word is subordinate to the logos Word.
And please note that when we set up the either/or argument, that is a false premise to start with. We don't have to choose. We get to have the written Word, which we esteem highly, AND God's daily guidance, which we test against the written Word.
Some may dismiss this tweet as just a bunch of twaddle, but I've run this past a few lovers of the Word (who are also Pentecostals) and the horror on their faces was most revealing. Some were seasoned saints, others babes in Christ. Johnson's message is not unclear; it does not need further explanation. It is simply disgusting.
Once we start down this slippery slope, apostasy is not far off. As expressed by one disciple of Johnson, the phrase "the wisdom of men" in 1 Corinthians 2:5 refers to Holy Scripture. Can you see where this is going?
"And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling, and my
speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in
demonstration of the Spirit and of power, that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God."
I'm stunned. And so would be the early church Johnson speaks of and with whom he wants to identify.
Contrary to Johnson's assertion, the early church DID have Holy Scriptures. And how they loved them. Let's take a look at a few quotes from their Bible:
"Thy word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee."
"I will delight myself in God's statutes; I will not forget His Word."
"I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved. My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes."
"O how love I thy law! it [is] my meditation all the day. Thy word [is] a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."
"Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold."
"My son, attend to my (God's) words; incline your ear unto my sayings. Let them (the scriptures) not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart."
I dunno, it sounds like they valued the scriptures. The above quotations are things that believers in the early church embraced, recited, taught, and probably had memorized.
But don't take my word for it. We sent a "man on the street" to conduct a few interviews with those in the early church, and here's what the believers had to say:
"But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves."
"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord."
"Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness."
"That we who first trusted in Christ (the early church) should be to the praise of His glory, In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise."
"Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word."
"And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God."
"Wherefore comfort one another with these words (New Testament scripture)."
"As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby."
"Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy (recorded in the New Testament), and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand. "
"We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost."


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TV election debate 'worm' graph found to undermine democracy
Could easily be used to manipulate voting
The use of so-called "worm" approval graphs in televised election debates can strongly affect the way in which viewers will vote, opening up the possibility of the worm being used unscrupulously to undermine democracy.
The warning on the possible subversive uses of the worm comes from psychology profs in the UK following a study in which they sought to measure the worm's effects on viewers' thinking. The worm is generated by a small group of undecided voters selected by the broadcaster - sometimes as few as 12 - who generate it using handsets to signify approval or disapproval of what a politician is saying.
"Apart from the concerns about unintentional bias, there is real possibility that the worm could be used to systematically bias the outcome of the election," says Professor Jeff Bowers of Bristol uni.
"Given the small sample of undecided voters that generate the worm, just one or two persons could influence the worm by voting for one candidate no matter what. The system is cute, but open to abuse."
Bowers and his colleagues measured the worm's effects by having their study participants watch the third UK election debate, onto which a doctored worm was superimposed. They say that "successfully convinced the majority of the viewers taking part in the study that they were watching an authentic audience response to the live debate".
In the debate seen by one group of 75, the worm was manipulated to favour Gordon Brown: in the other the worm loved Nick Clegg. Apparently this had such an effect on the study participants that it would have translated into significant gains for them on election day.
"We were amazed by the size of the effect that our worms had on viewers' opinions of who won the debate, and even on their choice of preferred Prime Minister. If our results were to generalise to the population at large, a biased worm in a debate shortly before polling day could determine the result of a close election," says Professor Colin Davis of Royal Holloway.
"The squiggly worm is certainly interesting to watch — sometimes more interesting than the candidates — but there's a real danger that we can get sucked in by the worm and allow it to sway, or even determine, our opinion. Results like ours force us to reconsider to what extent 'our' opinions really are our own."
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I'm looking very hard for this drawing (big version) that was available a while (well, long time actually) ago. It's from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Just can't find it anymore ... On the right side you see Carrey his face whit that machine-helmet on his head, on the left you see the scene where he's under the table and showing-underpants-Winslet is standing in front of it.
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Quick Weeknight Dinner Recipes with Chicken Quick Weeknight Meals Recipe Contest 2009
Chicken is such an easy, quick addition to a meal. Well-raised chicken can be had for not very much money, and a little chicken adds a lot of healthy protein to a weeknight dinner. So we weren't surprised that quite a few of our entries from the Quick Weeknight Meals contest included chicken! Here's a look back at some great chicken recipes, including a spicy noodle salad, a pasta with olives and tomatoes, and three different versions of chicken wrapped in prosciutto (or bacon)!
• 1 Joyce's Drunken Noodle Salad
• 2 Laura's Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken
• 3 Kevin's Spicy Orange Teriyaki Chicken and Shrimp
• 4 Jessie's Prosciutto and Basil Wrapped Chicken Fingers
• 5 S.T.'s Tex-Mex Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Nuggets
• 6 Kathleen's Chicken Tinga Tostadas
• 7 Sarah's Mediterranean Chicken Pasta
• 8 Erica's Asian-Inspired Chicken and Orzo Salad
• 9 Robyn's Easy As Chicken Pie
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A new form of Southern slavery led to Northern race riots
Forced black labor in U.S. industries gave rise to virulent racism
During and immediately after Reconstruction in the South, the same entrepreneurs and bankers who had built the Confederacy's munitions and armament plants during the Civil War engineered a new form of industrial slavery. At its zenith in the early 20th century, this new system of labor held millions of African-Americans as slaves to the U.S. coal, steel, turpentine, lumber, housing, agricultural and railroad industries in the South. This book is the story of how Southerners created this complex and nuanced machinery of forced labor, maintained it by using wholesale violence against manacled, black laborers, and, with their Northern collaborators, made fortunes off of it.
The heart of story is that slavery in the American South ended, not with the Emancipation Proclamation nor the end of the Civil War, but only with the onset of World War II. The author discovered this story by digging through county courthouses in Georgia, Alabama and Florida which held the original arrest records and convict lease contracts for hundreds of thousands of African-American males, incarcerated and forgotten in this new form of slave labor which flourished between 1885 and 1940.
This is a tough story to tell without the proper context. To his credit, the author sets forth a huge chunk of background history so the general reader can make sense of the details. He writes of how a new generation of African-Americans which came of age in the 1870s found themselves enmeshed in it; of how Southern legislatures criminalized all aspects of black behavior so the Southern states would have an abundant and flexible supply of low-cost labor to lease out to capitalists; of how the industrialists who benefited from this new slavery defeated efforts to unionize black labor; and of how the federal Department of Justice's investigation of peonage in 1903 led to the prosecution of hundreds of "slave contractors" and to the conviction of none.
What is surprising and compelling in this story is the broad participation of Northern capitalists in the South's lucre. Firms such as U.S. Steel, Wachovia Bank Corp., Walter Industries, U.S. Pipe and Foundry, U.S. Sugar, Coca Cola, Chattahoochee Brick, Georgia Pacific, Inc., and Consolidated Lumber Products all invested in and profited handsomely from convict lease slavery. When called by the author to account in 2001 for their companies' brutal labor schemes in the 20th century, with one exception none of the CEOs would admit to their subsidiary's predatory practices, any responsibility for the deaths of tens of thousands, or the psychological damage done to the African-Americans ensnared in industrial slavery.
Accompanying the erection and development of this
industrial slavery in the 1880s and 90s was the rise of a more virulent and
deadly form of racism which undercut the paternalistic racism of the
pre-war South. Southern racists and social Darwinists unleashed
dehumanizing interpretations of the racial order which depicted blacks as
members of a degenerate culture and inclined towards animalistic violence
and lustful pursuits. Only by forcing black labor into contract slavery,
reasoned the apologists of this new slave labor, could the South maintain
discipline and decorum.
Racial proscription and increasing segregation in Northern and border communities accompanied the spread of this racial venom at the turn of the century. Violent race riots between 1900 and World War I occurred in: Tulsa, Okla.; Evansville and Indianapolis, Ind.; Joplin, Mo.; Peoria, East St. Louis and, of course, Springfield, Ill. Without exception, the riots were caused by working class whites concerned primarily with the progress and political influence of black professionals or, as the rioters explained, "the arrogance of uppity blacks who think they can prove their black asses equal to whites." The results in Springfield included the trashing and burning of the homes and businesses of successful blacks in the levee district; harassment and destruction of the property of sympathetic Jews; and the lynching of the two most successful black entrepreneurs from lampposts by the white mob, according to In Lincoln's Shadow: The 1908 Race Riot of Springfield, Illinois, by Roberta Senechal de la Roche.
As the race riots in the North and border states
demonstrated, the repercussions caused by black enslavement rippled
outward. The very system of enslavement ensnared and degraded millions of
black Americans in a system of slavery more deadly than the antebellum
variety; the ensuing racial virus justified the barbaric treatment of
blacks nationwide; and the financial arrangements of the convict lease
system and the disenfranchisement of blacks corrupted Southern and national
politics and culture for generations.
Carl Oblinger, former mayor of Chatham, is Assistant Professor of Humanities and Political Science at Springfield College in Illinois. He teaches courses on American society, foreign policy, and American Government and Western Civilization.
Author Douglas A. Blackmon will speak about his book at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield. The presentation is free to the public, but reservations are necessary. Call 217-558-8934.
The book will also be a subject of a panel discussion on "Slavery and Other Issues After the Civil War" at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at Beata Hall conference room inside the main building at Springfield College in Illinois. The panel includes Bill Logan, Springfield activist; Jim Lewis of the U.S. Attorney's office; Khyran Boyd, graduate student; and Carl Oblinger. The program will be repeated Nov. 6.


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NEW YORK (AP) — What do you do after winning viewers' hearts as "The Bachelor"? If you're Sean Lowe, you put on your dancing shoes.
ABC says Lowe is headed to "Dancing With the Stars." He steps up fresh from his engagement to Catherine Giudici at the conclusion of the recent season of "The Bachelor."
"I don't know if there's anything more challenging to me than learning how to do classical ballroom dance," 29-year-old Lowe said in an interview, calling it a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
The reality star says he made sure Giudici was on board with the idea before he signed on.
"Of course I'll be in the front row," added 26-year-old Giudici, who confessed she's looking forward to meeting fellow contestant and Bravo reality star Lisa Vanderpump.
Besides, Lowe's dance training could make for a great first dance at their wedding.
"That was part of the motivation," Lowe said with a laugh. "Hopefully we can impress everyone on our wedding night."
Those nuptials, the couple says, will take place in the same way they fell in love: on TV. So far, no specific plans have been made but they hope it happens "somewhat soon." They're just happy to be public as a couple.
"I wanted to gush and tell everybody" said Giudici of keeping the relationship under wraps. "We just channeled that energy into each other and focused on our relationship."
A Dallas businessman, Lowe will compete for the disco-ball trophy when "Dancing With the Stars" returns for its 16th season Monday at 8 p.m. Eastern time. He will partner with Peta Murgatroyd.
Fans of "The Bachelor" franchise can also look forward to "The Bachelorette." Twenty-six-year-old Desiree Hartsock, who was rejected by Lowe on "The Bachelor," has been chosen as the lead of that show.
"Des is a really sweet girl. America already loves her. As long as she is herself and I know she has sincere intentions ... she's gonna be just fine," said Lowe.
"The Bachelorette" is set to debut May 20.
Alicia Rancilio covers entertainment for The Associated Press. Follow her online at http://www.twitter.com/aliciar


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"A recent review of our service area indicates that your home is not covered by Water Service Line Coverage. ... Without this coverage, you are responsible for the full cost of maintaining and repairing the exterior water service line that brings fresh water to your property. ..."
It sounds a bit dire, and people may be sending in the $64.08, thinking the letter is from their town's water department or some other official agency.
Wheatfield Town Attorney Robert O'Toole is concerned that residents, especially senior citizens, who have been receiving these letters, are paying the yearly fee, without knowing the facts.
"It's soliciting for something that almost never would materialize, although I would not go so far as to say it would never be used by any resident," he said, noting that similar letters, mostly targeting seniors have been a problem in the town in the past.
O'Toole said this particular company, called HomeServe, might be soliciting in other local towns as well. It has apparently had problems in other states based on the fact that their letter is confusing and makes it appear the request is coming from the local water provider. (See http://migration.kentucky.gov/Newsroom/ag/waterlineagreement.htm.)
"We're not advising it (the insurance)," said Rich Donner, Wheatfield water/sewer superintendent.
He explained that the town is responsible for maintaining the water line up to the property line. The homeowner is responsible for the copper pipe that runs from the property line to the basement shutoff valve. A break is rare.
"It's highly unlikely. I'm not saying it can't happen. I've seen a few over the years, maybe a handful in 23 years," he said, noting that people would be better off saving the $64.


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|Mortal Knights
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|By Jennifer Shahade
|September 9, 2006
The Immortal Game
Brooklyn based author David Shenk began promoting his new book, The Immortal Game , including a spot on Good Morning America, a glowing review in the The New York Times Book Review , and a book signing at a Barnes and Noble.
Fortuitously, David's reading/signing and after party were all just a few blocks from the Marshall Chess Club, allowing me to switch back and forth from supporting and watching my team, the New York Knights and checking out his debut.
David drew over 60 people to his Barnes and Noble signing and Q+A. At his after party, there was a red velvet edible chessboard served by New York celebrity, "Cake Man Raven" I'm sure it was very expensive- and after tasting it (perfect 10!), I can see that this Brooklyn confectioner lives up to the hype. As for chess accuracy, well, look below and do the counting yourself...
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When I ran back to watch U.S. Chess League action at the Marshall, giddy from sugar, I had a bad feeling. Pascal had just drew, Matthew was better, but Jay and Robert both seemed to be in big trouble. Pascal was peppy though, having just finished a fascinating game. "I don't find my games this interesting so often," Pascal said as he blitzed through variations, "so I have to take advantage of it."
GM Pascal Charbonneau won Game of the Week with his thrilling Dragon draw.
25... e4! is a nice shot- if 26.Bxe4 Ne2+! and 27. Qe2 Qa1++ If 26. Qxe4 Re8, followed by Ne2 leads to a similar death. Pawel Blehm defended well though (27.Qh6!), and Pascal's inspired attack ran out of piece-power.
The moral: in the Dragon, if you lose you dark-squared bishop,get your queen to g7- she'll be a reasonable substitute.
This game was designated as "Game of the Week." It's unusual to see draws awarded brilliancy prizes, but this one clearly deserved it.
FM Tegshsuren Enkhbat's victory over Robert Hess was another candidate for Game of the Week. Enkhbat played two particularly pretty moves, 23...Qc3+! and 49...Bb8! to beat the current U.S. Junior Champ.
The Banker's League
On Thursday, I went to the The Banker's League of America to lecture and answers questions. The Banker's League is much bigger and inclusive than I expected. There are four divisions, so the strength of play ranges from 2400 to 1200. Teams can recruit from other companies or outside the corporate world, so in addition to bankers, there were representatives from all different types of occupations.
I talked about the U.S. Chess League, and how team-play has always excited me more than individual play. Even as a young girl, the U.S. Amateur Team East was my favorite tournament. Later I played in Olympiads, but I prefer team events, like the Amateurs, the Banker's League and the U.S. Chess League that determine points based on match points (so 2.5 gives you 1 point, just as 4-0), rather than game points, like in the Olympiad.
I'm happy to announce that the Correspondence Area of the website has been transferred from the old site to the new site. Chess Life Online's Top Ten lists just debuted, and I encourage you to send me ideas for future Top Ten lists. As always, I'm happy to hear from you!


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Pretty Pattie
Added Jul 7, 2013
by alekat
Sydney, Australia
Oh my ! How much stress this suite caused me. But in the end it turned out very well!
I cut this pattern 5 weeks ago, and other than a break to make another dress, I've been stitching little bits of this jacket, making improvements on the fit and fiddling around with "tailoring techniques" (which in the end were kind of useless), and having tiny hissy fits every time I tried it on
But in the end I am so happy with it I don't even care about its remaining imperfections!
I wanted an early sixties style mini-skirt suit. Something for work that was in a cute fabric and nice cut. I named it after Pattie Boyd as at the time of cutting I was reading Pattie's biography – Wonderful life
I used 2 patterns from Burda – Mini Skirt 08/2012 #135 and Jorinde Jacket 4112
The mini skirt was easy and since I've made it a few times before and it was done in 2 hours. It fits wonderfully and is the neatest lining I've ever done!
The jacket however was another matter. I didn't calculate the hours I spent on it so I can't explain in that capacity how much I worked on the jacket. Luckily the fabric was quite good and can deal with being handled with a few times and there was a lot of unpicking and restitching especially with the sleeves.
The bodice was too big so I narrowed that down, but at first I didn't narrow down the sleeves as well and that created the first sleeve issue. So I took them off and slimmed them down a little. After that I was almost done and was close to finishing the lining, but the sleeves still weren't right. I really just wanted to finish the silly thing, but my inner voice was screaming "just do the bloody thing properly!" so I unpicked it again, removed the flannel underlining from the sleeves and took them in dramatically and made sure they fit before sewing them in for the last time.
The actual instructions for the jacket were not that great so I used the tailoring instructions from my sewing book. The book had recommended flannel underlining the bodice and sleeves which worked out nicely for the bodice, but as mentioned it was not ideal for the sleeves.
The top half of the jacket also has been interfaced – this is to keep the shoulders and top of the back neat and smooth. Considering I took out the shoulder pads, the interfacing is doing a nice enough job of keeping the shoulders smooth.
I used a vintage the button kit that I had bought from Fabric a Brac for both the front buttons and cuffs
I'm pretty happy with how it is considering its my first tailored jacket. The fit could be a little better across the bust and the shoulders as it's still a little baggy, but after all the mucking around its good enough for work.
I'm keen to make another jacket but maybe with another pattern and armed with the knowledge I now have from making this it should be a little easier.
We all have to try in order to know how hard or easy something is right?
Material Notes
I used a navy polka dot print from Spoonflower on Organic cotton sateen. Sateen is maybe not the best fabric for tailoring as it tends to hold creases but is easily ironed out. And I did have to reinforce some of the edges in twill tape to prevent future stretching.
I used Lilac bemsilk lining for the insides
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Jul 8, 2013, 03.21 AMby diyraven
Ohhhhh so super cute!!! Despite the stresses it looks fabulous on you – well done! :)
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Jul 8, 2013, 03.59 AMby alekat
Thank you! I never thought id finish it!
Jul 7, 2013, 09.55 PMby rita61
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Jul 8, 2013, 03.59 AMby alekat
Jul 7, 2013, 07.52 PMby Manic Pop
This looks amazing! Great job! I'm sure there are less imperfections on it than you think. In a few months, you'll forget what they are anyway. Now I want to make a mini skirt suit!
And actually… if you cut it 5 weeks ago, that's sewn up pretty quickly for a jacket!
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I hope I can forget about them… until some one picks them out! nooooo!
You should totally make a skirt suit! except I wouldn't reccommend Jorinde… maybe get a different pattern that has clearer instructions
really? I thought 5 weeks was heaps? and I did work on it a lot in that 5 weeks cause of all the fussing about.
Jul 7, 2013, 07.45 PMby liliv-1
Super wow!
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Jul 7, 2013, 07.35 PMby cathysews
You've worked really hard and it shows…the whole thing looks fabulous. Great!
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Thank you! im glad all my hard work paid off
Jul 7, 2013, 06.34 PMby Mary Athey
fabulous suit, another cool 60's vibe going on here. you suit this style so well and its lovely on you x
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Jul 8, 2013, 04.05 AMby alekat
Thanks Mary!
Jul 7, 2013, 01.34 PMby skeeler
super cute!!
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Jul 8, 2013, 04.38 AMby alekat
Thank you!
Jul 7, 2013, 01.12 PMby chichil
What a pretty and cool suit, it was worth your time and efforts :)
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Jul 8, 2013, 04.39 AMby alekat
Thank you! Its good to know that it worked after i persevered
Jul 7, 2013, 11.14 AMby byVA
You did a great job. I like it a lot, and a style suits you great. Congatulations. One nice day, sometime in the future, I would like to be able to produce something like this :)
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Jul 8, 2013, 04.40 AMby alekat
Thank you! Definitely give it a go! even if you use practice fabric end up chucking it out, you'll still learn some good techniques and will help you to make an even better one!
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Flash, LED, and MEMS Investments in Japan
--- Stay Informed!---
Fab-by-fab analysis of capacity and capital expenditures.
An examination of the installed fab capacity base in Japan shows that total capacity expansion has stalled in recent years due to the consolidation and closures of facilities. The closure and consolidation of 27 facilities between 2009 and 2012 reduced the installed fab capacity in Japan by at least 350,000 200mm equivalent wafers per month. With that said, investments continued in some industry segments, and from 2010 to 2012 total front-end equipment spending totaled $11.3 billion in Japan (and total equipment, including packaging and test equipment, spending reached $13.7 billion over that same three years).
As noted in the August SEMI Global Update (www.semi.org/en/node/46496), Flash Alliance, the joint-venture between Toshiba and Sandisk, has the largest, on-going investment activity in Japan. Flash capacity in Japan grew by 14 percent in 2011, though level-off to 4 percent growth in 2012 and estimated same increase for this year. A boost in the Flash Alliance investment will result in a forecast 7 percent expansion in Flash capacity for 2014.
While on a much smaller scale in terms of wafer size, LED epi fab capacity in Japan continues to multiply. The above graph shows the growth of LED epi fab capacity, and while the rate of capacity expansion is slowing, LED epi capacity is expect to expand 20 percent and 16 percent in 2013 and 2014, respectively. Nicha Corp. is leading the LED investment activity in Japan followed by Toyoda Gosei, Show Denko, and Toshiba.
In addition, device manufacturers in Japan are also active in the MEMS and sensor markets. Early on in 2013, Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. announced a 13.5 billion yen plan for the fiscal year that included its MEMS business. In April, it announced the construction of a new facility for the development and mass production of MOEMS-based opto-semiconductor devices and modules at its Solid State Division, targeting automotive, smartphone and other applications.
In June, Seiko Epson issued a release about its 16 billion yen investment for two new production lines in Japan to "manufacture next-generation print heads for use in business and industrial printing systems to come to market in the latter part of the 2013 fiscal year." The investment began in Fiscal year 2011, and the new lines will be at the Epson Suwa-Minami Plant in Nagano Prefecture and at its Sakata Plant in Yamagata Prefecture. Front-end manufacturing will be at the Suwa-Minami plant and back-end processes at the Sakata plant.
To support the above investments, equipment spending is expected to increase in Japan in 2013 and again in 2014. These investments will result in the production of next generation Flash, new MEMS, and advanced LED devices by Japanese semiconductor manufacturers.
SEMICON Japan Connects You with the Japan Semiconductor Supply Chain
SEMICON Japan 2013 will be held on December 4- 6, at the Makuhari Messe, Japan. Find the latest products and innovations from exhibiting companies that enable key technologies for the future including 450mm, EUV, TSV, power devices, and HB-LEDs to name a few. In addition to the exhibits, SEMICON also will bring more than 100 hours of programs over the three days to provide visitors additional in-depth information about the industry.
SEMICON Japan 2013 visitor registration is open. The show is admission free. Plan your visit today.
For more information, including exhibition and sponsorship, visit www.semiconjapan.org/en.
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It's a wonder I like leeks at all. The vegetable was a critical component of my classical, and fairly rigorous (read: French chefs yelling at you), culinary education. My fellow students and I meticulously cleaned a lot of leeks, hands numb and red from cold water, to ensure we got every last little grain of sand out of all the layers of the vegetable. There would be hell to pay if Chef found grit. Throwing away leek greens was also a major no-no - they were saved in large plastic boxes in a special fridge, designated principally for saving vegetable scraps for stock making. It wouldn't be pretty if Chef found leek greens in the compost bin - or god forbid, the garbage!
I also tried my hand at growing leeks in my little Brooklyn garden plot, which was a disaster - unbeknownst to me at the time, leeks are a bit more labor intensive than their onion and garlic relatives. My garden efforts were rewarded with teeny tiny stalks that looked more like (pathetic) green onions than leeks. But I'm undeterred in my devotion to the vegetable, even amidst my leek-related tribulations, because I love their culinary versatility and their sweet, subtle flavor.
A Brief History
Leeks, part of the pungent Allium family (of which garlic and onions are members), are native to North Africa and Eurasia. They were probably first cultivated by the Egyptians, who liked leeks so much they painted their tombs with images of them. (And the so-called "Middle Eastern Leek" is still enjoyed today in...the Middle East). The Ancient Greeks and Romans were also big leek lovers; Romans viewed the leek as a more refined version of its onion and garlic cousins (I totally agree). Food historian Alan Davidson notes that Roman Emperor Nero was particularly fond of leeks because he thought that the vegetable improved his singing voice. Patrick Fass, in his book Around the Roman Table, translated several ancient Roman recipes, many of which prominently include leeks.
The Romans may have been responsible for the introduction of the leek to Great Britain, where it has become one of the national symbols of Wales. Legend has it that St. David (the patron saint of Wales) told the Welsh to wear leeks on their helmets to distinguish themselves from their Saxon foes during combat; the battle itself, in 640 CE, is said to have taken place in a field of leeks. Davidson notes that this story is probably bogus, as at the time the word leac was a general term for many members of the Allium family (e.g., gar-leac) and there is little evidence that the true leek made it to the British Isles that early. Regardless of the dubious nature of the Welsh-wear-leeks-in-battle story, soldiers in Welsh regiments still eat a raw leek on St. David's Day to commemorate the victory over the Saxons, while members of the Welsh public frequently wear leek pieces on their lapels on that day.
Factual Nibbles
- There is an internet meme that revolves around leeks - "Leekspin" or "Loituma Girl" is a looped animation of a female anime character spinning a leek while singing a Finnish folk song. I am not making this up.
- Leeks are referenced in Shakespeare (Henry V) and in the Bible. In Numbers (11:5 ) the veggie is described as one of the fruits and vegetables the Jews longed for while in the desert, in addition to cucumbers, melons, onions and garlic.
- Leek growing is a competitive sport in some places, including in coal-mining regions of England, as the "manure from the pit-ponies" was a perfect growing medium for the veggies. Here's a picture of one of the world's largest leeks from Great Britain that may or may not be fake.
- Leeks are toxic to dogs and cats, so keep them (and their Allium relatives) away from your furry friends!
Oh, those crazy botanists. They are constantly fooling around with scientific names for all of our favorite veggies, and leeks are no exception. Leeks are in the Allium (onion) genus, in the Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis) family (though apparently this is up for botanical debate).
Allium ampeloprasum is the scientific name for the wild leek, a cultivar of which we are familiar with as "elephant garlic" (Allium ampeloprasum var. ampeloprasum). Common leeks are Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum (formerly A. porrum), while the Middle Eastern variety, likely the more ancient of the two varietals (probably descended from the Egyptian leek), is Allium ampeloprasum var. kurrat (formerly A. kurrat). (Kurrat is Arabic for "leek.") The beautiful and tasty Allium family includes not just leeks, onions and garlic, but also shallots, ramps, scallions, chives and a number of ornamentals grown for their unique globe-shaped flower heads.
The straight, white stem of the common leek is formed by blanching - soil is mounded up around the stem (or a collar placed around it) to keep sunlight from turning it green. This process also helps to compress the leek stem, making it that nice cylindrical shape that we leek-lovers are so fond of. Most leek varieties have a very long growing season and can grow up to two feet tall (or larger), with average stem diameters of two or three inches.
Leeks are very cold tolerant - some varieties can withstand multiple frosts over an entire winter - making them an excellent cold-weather vegetable that can be harvested into the following spring. However, there are also leek varieties that are bred for harvest in the summer, making yummy leeks available year-round.
Environmental Impact
The good news is that leeks do not appear on the Environmental Working Group's Guide to Pesticides in Produce. The bad news is that a lot of pesticides are approved for use on leeks. (Here's a list of pesticides used on leeks grown in California.) If you are concerned about pesticide use, buy locally and ask your farmer about pesticide usage.
Common leeks kind of look like a giant scallion - they have a straight, white stem that gradually becomes lighter green, making way to the dark, almost blue-green of the top leaves. Kurrat, the so-called "Middle Eastern" leek, supposedly has less tough green, outer leaves (which are frequently eaten, unlike the leaves of the common leek), although I have never seen a kurrat. (Have you?)
What to look for
Seek out leeks on the smaller side - one to two inches in stem diameter, three inches tops. Larger leeks are OK, but they tend to get woody and a bit tough. Leek greens should be a very dark green with no yellowing or wilted spots. The white stem should be very white and firm with no black, mushy or discolored areas.
Nutrition and effects on the body
Leeks are very high in vitamins A and K and are good sources of vitamin B6, folate, iron, calcium and manganese. They are also high in fiber and low in calories. Leeks are also a mild diuretic (there is even a "leek soup diet" that supposedly helps with weight loss) and are high in antioxidant polyphenols. Allium family members in general have been linked to improved cardiovascular health and are used as a remedy for inflammation.
What to Do with It
Like their Allium brethren, leeks are remarkably versatile in the kitchen. They have a mild
onion-y, sweet flavor that lend themselves to all sorts of dishes.
Most recipes call for only the "white and light green parts" of the vegetable, but the dark green leaves can be saved to use in stock making (veggie, beef, chicken, etc.). Leek stems can be braised, grilled, roasted, fried (or "frizzled"), steamed, sautéed and used raw in salads - they are a lot less shocking to the palate than raw onions. Toss leeks into your favorite soups or stews in place of onions for a more delicate flavor. Leeks pair beautifully with dairy products (think butter, cream and cheese), and with eggs, chicken, potatoes, fish and the leeks' Allium relatives (chives, garlic).
One of the most famous leek dishes - the chilled potato and leek soup vichyssoise, was invented in New York by a French chef. Another famous leek-based dish, the Scottish cock-a-leekie soup, is traditionally made with chicken, leeks and prunes. Leeks vinaigrette is another renowned dish highlighting the beauty and delicacy of the vegetable. And here is an interesting leek-and-matzo casserole for Passover that has Egyptian origins - fitting, given the leek's history.
Pro tips
The thing about preparing leeks is that they are really dirty, with gritty bits of sand frequently hidden in the layers that make up the stems. They have to be cleaned very thoroughly. David Lebovitz has a good description of how to clean leeks, or here is a great video that shows two different techniques for cleaning the veggie.
Leeks will keep in your veggie drawer, wrapped in a paper towel, for at least a week. Don't wash leeks before you refrigerate them, as this accelerates their decline.
Stretching your fresh food dollar though preservation
Here is a fun recipe for quick pickled leeks that will keep for up to two weeks in the fridge. You can also pickle leek scapes (the flower stalk of the leek). And here is a yummy-looking pear-and-leek lacto-fermented chutney! Leeks can also be frozen successfully - here's a good tutorial with pictures.
Jessie's Creamed Leeks
I went to a dinner party a couple of years ago at my friend Jessie's house (who incidentally used to work on the GRACE energy team). I can't remember a single thing about the party (too much red wine, methinks) except the delicious creamed leeks she served as a side dish. I talked to Jessie the other day and she has no recollection of the leeks or the recipe, so I've done my best to recreate it here. They are fantastic served with steak, roasted chicken or as a bed for seared scallops, or even piled on top of toasted bread slices as a crostini topping. They would also be divine stirred into a frittata or scrambled eggs. There is quite a bit of butter in this recipe - for that reason, feel free to omit the cream. If you don't have access to freshly ground nutmeg (i.e., nutmeg that you grate yourself), omit it. (Jarred nutmeg is just too overpowering for this delicate dish.) Chicken or vegetable stock (or broth) is your best bet, but I've successfully used water, too.
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
6 medium leeks (stems no more than 2 inches in diameter)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
¼ cup low-sodium stock or broth or water
1 tablespoon heavy cream
Freshly grated nutmeg (optional, see introduction above)
Squeeze of lemon
1. Wash and trim the leeks (as described in the Pro Tip section, above), discarding (or reserving for stock) the dark green leaves. (You'll only be using the white and light green portion of the leeks for this recipe.) Cut each leek stalk in half lengthwise, then cut the trimmed leeks into half-circles about ¼ inch thick.
3. In a large, heavy bottomed sauté pan set over medium heat, add the butter and the extra virgin olive oil. When the butter has just melted, add the leeks, a pinch of salt and a grinding of pepper and stir to coat. Reduce heat to low and sweat the leeks (this means cooking them over fairly low heat so they soften without browning), cooking and stirring for 7-8 minutes.
4. Add the stock or water, cover the pan, and continue cooking on low heat for another 20-25 minutes, or until all of the stock has been absorbed and the leeks are very, very tender. Meltingly tender.
5. Stir in the cream, a grating of fresh nutmeg (optional) and a tiny squeeze of lemon. Taste and correct for salt and pepper. Remove from heat and serve.
(*Vegetable rule of thumb: We think that first and foremost, in terms of nutrition, people should eat lots of fruits and vegetables whether they are organic or not. The EWG's guide is a handy list, but we will point out here that the impacts of pesticides are not limited to your ingestion of them - agricultural chemicals also affect farmworkers and local waterways, both good reasons to buy organic, even those vegetables that carry a light pesticide load. Also, it has been demonstrated that produce grown by small-scale farmers, even those who are not certified organic, tends to have a lighter pesticide load than its industrially-produced counterpart, owing to industry's tendency toward large monocrops.)
This post was originally published in February 2013.


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Basically if you spot the sequence posted by the previous guy, post the next few items in it and assuming it's correct start a new sequence(or say you don't want to and let someone else do it).
For instance:
THERE's NO WAY YOU'LL SPOT THIS SEQUENCE ... LULZ : 1,3,5,7,9
It was an uphill battle but i finally figured it out, i believe the next items would be: 11,13,15
Also, you don't have to do only numerical sequences, so you could have for instance
Would be a sequence of danish prime ministers starting from 1918.Carl Theodor Zahle, Otto Liebe, Michael Pedersen Friis, Niels Neergaard
Just make sure that you post enough elements of the sequence for it to be discernible from random shit, and if no one's coming close to guessing, it might be nice to give hints/the solution.
When answering to a sequence post enough terms to show you really got it.
Let's see if this works:
1,4,1,5,9,2,6,5 ...


text: This week I've been cranking out mockups for the Fedora Community Project (read the recent fedora-announce-list announcement, or view the Moksha presentation given earlier this month at FUDcon 11). The mockups I've been working on this week have focused around the metadata and tabs surrounding one particular package. I used nautilus as an example in … Continue reading