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One Can Lead JMC Students to "Deep Knowledge," but Can You Make Them Think?
Claussen, Dane S., Journalism & Mass Communication Educator
Welcome to the first issue of Journalism & Mass Communication Educator under a new editorship. Under the previous editor, Jeremy Cohen of Penn State, this journal made significant progress toward primarily publishing social scientific research about journalism and mass communication education. When it wasn't social science in the strict sense, articles and essays were steeped in scholarly literature and/or written from long experience by senior scholars. I plan to retain all of Cohen's innovations, plus add some new ones: letters to the editor, a much more extensive Web site, closer working relationships with the Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication (ASJMC) and projects outside of AEJMC and ASJMC such as the Carnegie-Knight Initiative on the Future of Journalism Education. Many members of Cohen's Editorial Advisory Board are continuing, but many are new, and more will be added over the coming months and years. I plan to continue publishing in each Fall issue the annual enrollment survey conducted by Lee Becker and his staff at The University of Georgia. I want to thank Jeremy Cohen and everyone who worked on this journal under his editorship for greatly improving its quality. I thank Jeremy and the AEJMC Publications Committee for their confidence in entrusting me with this editorship, and the AEJMC staff for all of their help.
The report from the Carnegie-Knight Initiative on the Future of Journalism Education, "Journalism's Crisis of Confidence: A Challenge for the Next Generation," and an earlier one, "The Business of News: A Challenge for Journalism's Next Generation" provide a great deal of food for thought about the alignment of JMC education, JMC educators, and professional journalists. While others may have seen other aspects of the reports as more important, what repeatedly jumped out at me was the emphasis on journalists needing to be specialists, even experts, in what they are covering. The latest report demands journalists who are "steeped in knowledge about the subjects they report on," and observed an "aching need for educated, knowledgeable, ethical and objective journalists." Vartan Gregorian, Carnegie Corporation's president, said, "Journalists today need a keen grasp of statistics, science, politics and history," which to me means more than the one or none statistics courses, and more than the very few courses in the other subjects, that the typical journalism major completes. Indeed, Ellen Shearer, then assistant dean at Northwestern's Medill school, called for journalists having "deep knowledge, and knowing how to get deep knowledge."
To me, the implicit or explicit model or mechanism to make this happen is for print and broadcast journalism students to have offered to them, and for them to then enroll in, courses, intra- or interdisciplinary minors or majors, double-majors, and joint degree programs that would allow them to graduate with a bachelor's degree in JMC already knowing enough about: science to be a science reporter, religion to be a religion reporter, business/finance/economics to be a business reporter, and so on. This is the general idea behind business and medical journalism programs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and various other specialized undergraduate reporting programs. (Coincidentally, Chris Roush, who directs the business journalism program at Chapel Hill, contributes an essay to this issue about the need for better training for business journalism.) My own institution, Point Park University, has one of the country's two journalism-based innocence projects in the United States (the other one is at Northwestern University; a third one is being planned at Brandeis University), and under Pulitzer Prize Finalist Bill Moushey, we train undergraduates in investigative journalism as well as anyone. Other institutions also have specialized courses for undergraduates.
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Article title: One Can Lead JMC Students to "Deep Knowledge," but Can You Make Them Think?.
Contributors: Claussen, Dane S. - Author.
Journal title: Journalism & Mass Communication Educator.
Volume: 61.
Issue: 2
Publication date: Summer 2006.
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Public Health News Roundup: August 27
CDC: U.S. School Districts Seeing Improvements in Multiple Health Policies
U.S. school districts are seeing continued improvements in measures related to nutritional policies, physical education and tobacco policies, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The findings are part of the 2012 School Health Policies and Practices Study, a periodic national survey assessing school health policies and practices at the state, district, school, and classroom levels. "Schools play a critical role in the health and well-being of our youth," said CDC Director Tom Frieden, MD, MPH. "Good news for students and parents – more students have access to healthy food, better physical fitness activities through initiatives such as 'Let's Move,' and campuses that are completely tobacco free."
Among the key findings:
- The percentage of school districts that allowed soft drink companies to advertise soft drinks on school grounds decreased from 46.6 percent in 2006 to 33.5 percent in 2012.
- Between 2006 and 2012, the percentage of districts that required schools to prohibit junk food in vending machines increased from 29.8 percent to 43.4 percent.
- The percentage of school districts that required elementary schools to teach physical education increased from 82.6 percent in 2000 to 93.6 percent in 2012.
- The percentage of districts with policies that prohibited all tobacco use during any school-related activity increased from 46.7 percent in 2000 to 67.5 percent in 2012.
Read more on school health.
Poor Oral Health Linked to Increased Risk for Oral HPV Infection
Poor oral health is associated with increased risk of the oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infection responsible for as many as 80 percent of oropharyngeal cancers, according to a new study in the journal Cancer Prevention Research. Researchers found that people who reported poor oral health had a 56 percent higher prevalence oral HPV, people with gum disease had a 51 percent higher prevalence and people with dental problems had a 28 percent higher prevalence. "The good news is, this risk factor is modifiable—by maintaining good oral hygiene and good oral health, one can prevent HPV infection and subsequent HPV-related cancers." said Thanh Cong Bui, MD, postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Texas School of Public Health. Other factors also increased the risk, such as being male, smoking tobacco or using marijuana. Read more on cancer.
Study: Hospital Pediatric Readmission Rates Not an Effective Measure of Quality of Care
Hospital readmission rates for children are not necessarily an effective measurement of the quality of care, according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics. "As a national way of assessing and tracking hospital quality, pediatric readmissions and revisits, at least for specific diagnoses, are not useful to families trying to find a good hospital, nor to the hospitals trying to improve their pediatric care," study author Naomi Bardach, MD, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco, Benioff Children's Hospital. "Measuring and reporting them publicly would waste limited hospital and health care resources." After analyzing 30- and 60-day readmission rates for seven common pediatric conditions, researchers found that at 30 days readmission for mood disorders was most common, at 7.6 percent, followed by 6.1 percent for epilepsy and 6 percent for dehydration. Readmission rates for asthma, pneumonia, appendicitis and skin infections were all below 5 percent. Bardach said the low rates leave "little space for a hospital to be identified as having better performance." Further study could improve the way readmission rates are utilized to assess the quality of pediatric care. Read more on pediatrics.
Public Health News Roundup: August 22
U.S. Circumcision Rate Down 10 Percent over Past Three Decades
The circumcision rate of U.S. newborns dropped approximately 10 percent from 1979 to 2010, according to new date from the National Center for Health Statistics. In 2010 about 58.3 percent of boys born in U.S. hospitals were circumcised; the rate was 64.5 percent in 1979. While beginning as a religious ritual, the use of circumcision expanded due to potential health benefits such as reduced risk of urinary tract infections in infants and reduced risk of sexually transmitted diseases. Last August the American Academy of Pediatrics said that these benefits outweigh any risks. However, the procedure also has many opponents. While the report did not go much into the reasons for the decline, possible explanations include the fact that Medicaid has stopped paying for circumcisions in 18 U.S. states, some insurers are not covering procedures without strong medical justifications and shorter hospital stays for new mothers means some circumcisions are performed later as outpatient procedures. Read more on maternal and infant health.
Eating Fruit Helps Prevent Certain Aneurysms
An apple—or any other fruit—a day may lower a person's risk of an abdominal aneurysm, according to a new study in the journal Circulation. The thirteen year study of 80,000 people ages 48 to 64 in Swede found that people who reported eating more than two servings of fruit daily had a 25 to 31 percent lower risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm than those who ate little or no fruit. High levels of antioxidants in fruits might protect against abdominal aortic aneurysm by preventing oxidative stress that can promote inflammation, according to the researchers, who found no similar association for vegetables, which are also rich in antioxidants, but may lack some of the components in fruits. However, vegetables remain important to a person's diet, say the study authors. Combined with fruit they may help decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and several cancers. The American Heart Association advises the average adult to eat four to five servings each of fruits and vegetables daily, based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Read more on nutrition.
Study: CTE Victims First Present with Impaired Mood or Thinking
People suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)—a neurodegenerative disease that can only be diagnosed after death—will likely first begin exhibiting either impaired behavior and mood or impaired memory and thinking abilities, according to a new study in the journal Neurology. CTE is characterized by impulsivity, depression and erratic behavior. "The study itself is relatively preliminary, [but] we found two relatively distinct presentations of the disease," said study co-author Daniel Daneshvar, a postdoctoral researcher at the university's Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy. "So little is known about the clinical presentation of CTE that anything we found is not necessarily surprising, simply because there's a dearth of information about CTE." Researchers emphasized that far more study is needed. CTE and other head trauma have become increasingly prominent issues over the last several years, with cases linked to both sports injuries and battlefield injuries. There is currently a lawsuit by almost 4,000 former NFL players claiming the league did not properly inform them of the dangers of concussions or adequately protect their health. Read more on injury prevention.
Public Health News Roundup: August 16
TFAH: U.S. Adult Obesity Rates Relatively Level, But Still Extremely High
Though adult obesity rates are level in all states except Arkansas, the rates are still far too high, according to F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America's Future 2013, a new report from the Trust for America's Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The plateau comes after mostly 30 years of rising rates. No state had higher than a 15 percent obesity rate in 1980; today every state is about 20 percent and 13 states have rates higher than 30 percent. "While stable rates of adult obesity may signal prevention efforts are starting to yield some results, the rates remain extremely high," said Jeffrey Levi, PhD, executive director of TFAH. "Even if the nation holds steady at the current rates, Baby Boomers—who are aging into obesity-related illnesses—and the rapidly rising numbers of extremely obese Americans are already translating into a cost crisis for the healthcare system and Medicare. In order to decrease obesity and related costs, we must ensure that policies at every level support healthy choices, and we must focus investments on prevention." Read more on obesity.
Soda Consumption Tied to Higher Aggressive Behavior in Kids
Soda consumption is tied to higher aggressive behavior in kids, according to a new study in The Journal of Pediatrics. Study authors cautioned that the increase may not be apparent in individuals and the study does not show causation. However, previous studies have demonstrated a link between soda consumption and violent behavior. The researchers analyzed data of mothers' assessment of their children's aggressiveness, including acts such as destroying their belongings or the belongings of others. On an aggression scale of 0-100, kids who drank no soda scored an average of 56, kids who drank one scored 57, who drank two scored 58, who drank three scored 59 and who drank at least four scored 62. Janet Fischel, director of developmental and behavioral pediatrics in the department of pediatrics at Stony Brook University School of Medicine in New York, who was not involved in the study, believes it represents a strong first step. "I think it's really important and a giant first step in gathering an evidence base for what's becoming a very widespread dietary habit. I think that's really important." Read more on pediatrics.
People with Insomnia Need Regular Exercise, Not a Quick Trip to the Gym
It takes time for exercise to help cure insomnia, so people shouldn't expect one trip to the gym to do the trick, according to a new study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. "The message here is that exercise is not a quick fix, which I don't really think is discouraging at all," said study author Kelly Baron, director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program with the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago. "Our previous work found that exercise over a 16-week period is very effective in promoting sleep, on par with any kind of medication. But like with weight loss or any sort of behavioral change, it doesn't happen immediately. You have to measure progress over months, not day-to-day." Baron said it is important for people with insomnia to make exercise a part of their routine, planning ahead and being sure to make it a regular endeavor. She also noted that a poor night of sleep makes it less likely for someone to exercise the next day, further emphasizing the need for routine. Approximately 14 percent of the population experiences chronic insomnia. Read more on physical activity.
Public Health News Roundup: August 8
New Tools from DOT to Help Keep Pedestrians Safe
The U.S. Department of Transportation has released a new set of tools to help communities reverse a rise in pedestrian deaths in the last two years. As part of the campaign, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is making $2 million in pedestrian safety grants available to cities with the highest rate of pedestrian deaths. States have until August 30 to apply for the grants. In addition, NHTSA and the Federal Highway Administration have launched a new website that includes pedestrian safety tips and resources for community officials, city planners and community residents. According to NHTSA data, 4,432 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in 2011. That's an 8 percent increase since 2009. Three out of four pedestrian deaths occurred in urban areas and 70 percent of those killed were at non-intersections. The data also shows that 70 percent of deaths occurred at night and many involved alcohol. Read more on injury prevention.
National Farmers Market Week
In observance of National Farmers Market Week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released data showing that that 8,144 farmers market are now listed in USDA's National Farmers Market Directory, up from about 5,000 in 2008. The agency has also announced that the Food and Nutrition Service has increased the number of farmers markets able to accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) payments, which will improve access to fresh produce for SNAP recipients. Currently, more than 3,800 farmers markets are authorized to accept SNAP in FY 2012, and farmers markets generate more than $16 million in SNAP sales. Read more on nutrition.
Researchers Create Home Safety Self-Assessment Tool to Help Prevent Falls
One in three adults ages 65 and older suffer falls every year—many at home, since more seniors are continuing to live in their homes as they grow older. To help prevent falls, researchers and occupational therapists at the University at Buffalo SUNY School of Public Health and Health Professions have created the Home Safety Self-Assessment Tool which details ways to prevent falls. The tool includes safety tips and checklists for each room of a home, including common hazards such as area rugs, which account for many home falls when people catch a shoe heel at the edge. Read more on aging.
Breaking Down Barriers for Access to Healthy Food Options
Tackling the problem of obesity in the United States cannot be done with a single step solution. There are many factors that need to be addressed at the family, school and community levels in order for obesity rates to continue to decline across the country. Unfortunately, not everyone has equal access to the education and options that allow us to make healthier food choices. Higher prices and lack of accessibility to fresh produce serve as barriers for lower income communities in the battle against obesity and improving public health.
In urban areas across the country, groups focused on healthy living and eating are working to develop programs to create more healthy options for everyone. Programs in cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Philadelphia—to name just a few—have caught on with local food vendors, store owners, public health departments and the general public as we start to see rates of obesity drop in those targeted areas.
>>Read more about the fight against childhood obesity and the signs of progress in different areas across the country.
We have found some great examples of programs across the country that are proving successful in their attempts to increase the number of healthy options available to at-risk children and the greater community.
- In New York City, pediatricians at Lincoln Medical Center in the Bronx and Harlem Hospital have started prescribing fruits and vegetables for children. The prescriptions allow them to use coupons for produce at local farmers markets and city green carts. Medical professionals see this as a longer-term solution to the issues they are seeing children come in with, rather than simply prescribing them medicine.
- With Philadelphia weighing in as the most obese city in the nation, The Food Trust's Brianna Almaguer Sandoval has enlisted the help of corner store owners to start providing healthier options on their shelves. The Healthy Corner Store Initiative provides store owners with free marketing materials such as labels and recipe cards; trainings on how to select, price and display the healthier offerings; and for some even funding for new shelves and refrigerator cases to help better stock fresh food.
- Groups in Athens, Ohio, are joining together to host an event called "Bounty on the Bricks," to raise money to create a new grant program to enhance the capacity for local food pantries to provide more healthy options for their visitors in need. Those who bought tickets to the event will enjoy a meal celebrating local farmers and fresh produce along one of the main streets in Athens. The dinner will be held August 10 and organizers have already surpassed expected ticket sales.
Public Health News Roundup: August 5
Six States to Split $89.2M for Early Learning Programs
Six states will split approximately $89.2 million in federal funding as supplemental awards from the 2013 Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge (RTT-ELC), which works to expand and improve early learning programs. The six states are California, Colorado, Illinois, New Mexico, Oregon and Wisconsin. Each must now submit detailed budgets, budget narratives, revised performance measures and signed assurances. The funds will go toward developing new programs and strengthening existing programs that help close the "opportunity gap," according to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan. Added U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius: "Kids who attend high-quality early learning and pre-school programs are more likely to do well in school. They're more likely to secure a good job down the road; and they're more likely to maintain successful careers long-term." Read more on education.
A Single Fight-related Injury Can Reduce Adolescent IQ by Equivalent of One Lost School Year
A single fight-related injury can reduce an adolescent or teen girl's IQ by about 3.02 points, according to a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health. For a boy it can mean a loss of 1.62 points. Studies have measured the effect of missing a year of school as about a 2-4 point decrease in IQ. IQ loss is generally associated with poorer school and work performance; mental disorders; behavioral problems; and longevity, according to the researchers from the Florida State University researchers noted. About 4 percent of U.S. high school students suffer from fight-related injuries annually. "We tend to focus on factors that may result in increases in intelligence over time, but examining the factors that result in decreases may be just as important," said study co-author Joseph Schwartz, a doctoral student in the College of Criminology and Criminal Justice, in a release. "The first step in correcting a problem is understanding its underlying causes. By knowing that fighting-related injuries result in a significant decrease in intelligence, we can begin to develop programs and protocols aimed at effective intervention." Read more on violence.
Study Links Sugary Drinks, Obesity in Preschoolers
Even though the percentage as a calorie source is relatively minor, preschoolers who drink sugar-sweetened soda, sports drinks or juices every day are at greater risk for obesity, according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics. The findings parallel studies on teens and adults, which show a link between sugary drinks and extra weight. Kids who consumed at least one of the drinks each day were 43 percent more likely to be obese than their counterparts. They were also more likely to have an overweight mother and to watch at least two hours of television daily from ages four to five; researchers adjusted for these factors, as well as socioeconomic status. Potential reasons include the possibility that the sugary drinks were not filling, so did not replace other calories in the children's diets. The study did not account for other eating habits or physical activity. Read more on nutrition.
Assessing Health Impacts of Changes to SNAP: A Q&A with Aaron Wernham of the Health Impact Project
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the federal government's principal program for helping low-income families purchase enough food. More than 47 million Americans currently receive SNAP benefits; approximately half of the beneficiaries are children. As part of the debate over the Farm Bill—legislation that authorizes SNAP and other federal nutrition programs—Congress is considering legislation that would cut SNAP benefits and limit who qualifies for the benefits.
Yesterday, the Health Impact Project, a collaboration of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and The Pew Charitable Trusts, released a white paper that provides a rigorous, objective and nonpartisan analysis of the potential health impacts of the proposed changes to SNAP.
NewPublicHealth spoke with Aaron Wernham, MD, director of the Health Impact Project, along with lead researcher Marjory Givens, to learn more about the study's findings.
NewPublicHealth: What is the goal of the health impact assessment on the potential changes to the SNAP program?
Aaron Wernham: Congress is deliberating reauthorizing the U.S. Farm Bill, and one of the parts of that is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP, which was formerly known as food stamps. This is one of the federal government's main programs for ensuring that people who have low incomes are able to get enough to eat. We did this health impact assessment because so far the public health effects of these proposed policy changes have not really been a part of the political debate. We wanted to make sure that the best available public health evidence was brought to bear to help ensure that everyone has complete information—those affected by the change, the general public and decision-makers in Congress.
NPH: What's the big picture on what SNAP has to do with health in the first place?
Wernham: Not having enough to eat—or being what's called "food insecure"—is attached to a higher risk of a lot of diseases. So, adults who are food insecure have a higher risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and some other problems. Children who are food insecure are more likely to be reported by their parents as being in poor health, are more likely to be hospitalized and also have a higher risk for a number of health related problems from asthma, to depression and anxiety. We actually have a number of studies that have looked at the health benefits of receiving SNAP and found, for example, that adults who had access to SNAP when they were children are less likely to have problems in adulthood, such as obesity, high blood pressure and heart disease.
NPH: What did the health impact assessment find?
Wernham: We looked at ways in which the House and Senate have proposed to change how eligibility for SNAP benefits is determined and how the amount of benefits is determined. Both the House and Senate have proposed changes, and we found that as many as 5.1 million people could actually lose eligibility under changes proposed by the House. Under the changes in the Senate, about 500,000 people might receive lower benefit amounts. With the House changes, as many as 1.4 million children and nearly 900,000 older adults would be among those five million people who could be affected. So, for those people, they would lose upward of an average of 35 percent of their total income and would be at higher risk for the health problems that relate to food insecurity.
Public Health News Roundup: July 31
Tainted Salad Mix Linked to Parasite Outbreak in Two States; 13 Other States Still Looking for Answers
State and federal health officials have narrowed in on a prepackaged salad mix as the possible source of a cyclospora outbreak that has sickened 370 people in 15 states. Both Nebraska and Iowa officials have identified the salad as the source; a total of 221 people in those states have fallen ill so far from the stomach-sickening parasite. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is still working to identify the cause in the 13 other states. "FDA will continue to work with its federal, state and local partners in the investigation to determine whether this conclusion applies to the increased number of cases of cyclosporiasis in other states," the FDA said in a statement. "Should a specific food item be identified, the FDA, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, state and local partners will work to track it to its source, determine why the outbreak occurred, and if contamination is still a risk, implement preventive action, which will help to keep an outbreak like this from happening again." Read more on food safety.
New Model Shows Kids Consuming Far More Calories than Previously Realized
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Sequester to Close all HUD Offices on Friday, August 2
Every office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will be closed on Friday, August 2 as part of the sequester which is being felt across all of government. The automatic spending cuts took effect March 1. HUD's plan is to pair its seven required furlough days with holidays and weekends. HUD is encouraging people and businesses that work with the agency to plan around the schedule day of shutdown. Read more on budgets.
Public Health News Roundup: July 24
Study: Pertussis Booster Only 'Moderately' Effective
The "booster" vaccine for pertussis—or whooping cough—is only "moderately" effective in preventing the disease in adolescents and adults, according to a new study in the journal BMJ. The Kaiser Permanente-backed study, which is the first to look at the effectiveness of the Tdap booster shot in the new generation that has only received acellular vaccines, found the effectiveness to be between 53 and 64 percent. This indicates that additional vaccinations may be required to adequately prevent outbreaks according to lead author Roger Baxter, MD, co-director of the Kaiser Permanente Vaccine Study Center. The state of California saw its highest number of cases of pertussis in more than 60 years in 2010, when it had more than 9,000 cases that led to 809 hospitalizations and 10 deaths, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information. Read more on vaccines.
NYC Hospitals Prescribing Fruits, Vegetables to At-risk Youth
An apple a day to keep the doctor away? At two New York City hospitals, you can get a prescription for just that. Under a four-month pilot program, doctors at Lincoln Medical Center in the Bronx and Harlem Hospital are giving prescriptions for fruits and vegetables to at-risk youths. The kids and their families receive coupons which can be redeemed for product at local farmers markets and city green carts. "This is probably going to prevent an awful lot more disease over the long-term than a lot of the medicines we tend to write for," said New York City Health Commissioner Thomas Farley, MD, said Tuesday in the green market outside Lincoln Medical Center. Read more on nutrition.
Breast Cancer Survival Times Shorter for Black Women
The fact that black women receive less health care overall than their white counterparts, combined with the lack of early screening and detection programs in many black communities, means they live an average of three fewer years with a breast cancer diagnosis, according to a new study in The Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that black women were less likely to receive an early diagnosis when the cancer was more treatable; they also found that quality of care was in general lower, though not enough to explain the survival gap. Data showed that 70 percent of white women lived at least five years after a breast cancer diagnosis, compared to 56 percent of black women. "Something is going wrong," said Jeffrey H. Silber, MD, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania and the director of the Center for Outcomes Research at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, which studies disparities in health care. "These are huge differences. We are getting there too late. That's why we are seeing these differences in survival." Read more on cancer.
Public Health News Roundup: July 23
FDA Invites Public Comment on Menthol Cigarettes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking a closer look at menthol cigarettes. The health agency issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to gather more information to guide potential regulatory options, such as setting new tobacco standards. The ANPRM is available for public comment for 60 days. "Menthol cigarettes raise critical public health questions," said FDA Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg, MD. "The FDA is committed to a science-based approach that addresses the public health issues raised by menthol cigarettes, and public input will help us make more informed decisions about how best to tackle this important issue moving forward." About 30 percent of U.S. adult smokers and about 40 percent of youth smokers use menthol cigarettes, according to the FDA. Read more on tobacco.
Skipping Breakfast, Increased Risk for Heart Disease Linked in Men
Skipping breakfast is linked to a dramatic increase in the risk for heart disease in men, according to a new study in the journal Circulation. Researchers found that the men who miss the morning meal are more likely to gain weight, develop diabetes and have hypertension. That all adds up to a 27 percent higher risk of heart attack or heart disease. Possible reasons include a likelihood to "feast" on higher calorie meals later in the day or that fact that the breakfast food skipped includes, on average, healthier types of food that lower the risk for heart disease. "We've focused so much on the quality of food and what kind of diet everyone should be eating, and we don't talk as often on the manner of eating," said Suzanne Steinbaum, MD, a preventive cardiologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. "This study is not even discussing the type of food. It's just talking about behavior and lifestyle choice. Part of heart-healthy living is eating breakfast because that prevents you from doing a lot of other unhealthy things." Read more on heart health.
CDC Investigating Multi-state Intestinal Infection; 200 Sick so Far
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is looking into a multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection that can cause watery diarrhea, vomiting and body ache, as well as headache, fever, weight loss and fatigue. CDC has identified more than 200 cases in states including Iowa, Nebraska, Texas and Wisconsin. The agency has yet to identify a cause. If left untreated it can last for up to a month; most immune systems can handle the infection without treatment, but older adults and people with weakened immune systems are at increased risk. Read more on infectious disease.


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An Engagement Story Worth Telling, by Deborah Zoe
Greetings sweet readers,
I have always thought it would be so amazing for your engagement photos to retrace your steps to your actual engagement. So, in an effort to 'keep it real', here's how my photo shoot would go if I were to recreate my engagement…. first, I would be far too busy to take a "drive". I would ultimately be won over. Then he would lead me to the ranch where we met and, with a speech that was very well rehearsed in a room that is 100 years old, he would ask me to spend the rest of his life with him. This is about the time where I start bawling. And then I realize that it is in fact April 1st to which Hubby (now fiance) spends the next 5 minutes reassuring me that this in fact, is NOT a joke…. Some might say it's not so 'photo-worthy' but we think it is perfect because it is our experience.
When I saw these photos of Lisa & Brian I thought, now here is a couple that has a "relive it" worthy engagement story. I love the way they look at each other; such obvious love. Fenway Park, the Boston Public Library, then onto Copley Square so that this running couple (affectionately called "Brisa"), could be photographed by the Boston Marathon finish line. Apropos, as Brian proposed at the end of a marathon. Finishing the day at the City Bar where the couple first met, to enjoy some drinks and relax after a fun day of retracing the steps of their love story. Perfection. Photographed by Deborah Zoe.
Brian and Lisa were married this past July in Maine. They now reside in Boston. Deborah Zoe's amazing lens artistry can be seen here. Thanks Brian and Lisa for sharing your story with us. Congrats – and thanks for the aisle candy!
Also, don't forget to pick your favorite and enter to win our Minted give a way here.
Inspiration Deliciously Minted + A Give Away
Greetings sweet readers,
So you picked the date, the venue, the caterer and the photographer (and of course the perfect guy). Now were can you find amazing printed materials to coordinate with what you have planed? Well you will be happy to know that Minted has done the work for you! Along with indy unique wedding invitations, save the dates, menus, thank you notes (seriously the list goes on and on), and even an eco-friendly line, they also have amazing inspiration boards - some designed by the artists themselves!
Minted is also a company with what I consider a stand up and cheer-worthy back story. You see, Minted's mantra is to source and share beautiful and, unique designs from indy artists all over the world. They are not limited to a set of graphic designers that they have on payroll, they accept designs from anywhere and anyone. And with 43 countries represented in their designer portfolio you are sure to find the freshest most unique wedding invitations. Possibly the best part is that you can actually vote on your favorite designs. Pure genius! I wanted to take this week to introduce you to some of my favorite boards.
This inspiration board and invitation titled "Willow Tree" was designed by Mintie designer Sweet Street Gals.
"Wheatfield" invitation designed by Oscar and Emma as well as this lovely inspiration.
You can see all the inspiration boards here.
When I asked the amazing folks at Minted if I could feature their website they not only said yes, they said lets give your sweet readers a few bucks in their pockets, too! So we will start a 3 week spree of giving. Starting today, enter to win by commenting below on which Minted wedding design is your favorite. We will pick the first winner on February 6th! What do you win you ask? How about $100 off any invitation or save the dates you chose!
Monique Lhuillier in Blush
This dress makes my heart skip a beat. Monique Lhuillier's Waltz gown in blush silk gauze is pure sweetness…
To see the back of this dress (even more amazing) and the rest of this unbelievably romantic collection, click here and go to the Bridal Spring 2012 section. Or go see them in person this weekend at the Melrose CA Bridal Salon's Trunk Show. For an appointment call 323.655.1088.
Sigh, so lovely don't you think?
I have a fun week planned for next week, stop by for some inspiration.
Lovely Engagement Session by KT Merry
What a great way to kick off the weekend! An engagement session photographed by one of the "Top 20 Rising Stars in Wedding Photography" PDN Magazine. So I am sure its no secret: I am a huge fan of KT Merry. She has captured this amazing couple and all their sweetness! Jaclyn and Patrick are such a cute couple, aren't they? Patrick is so tall, I am fond of tall as my husband is 6'6. I also fell in love with Jaclyn's turquoise dress.
This is what the bride to be had to say about their engagement.
"When my fiancé asked me to marry him, I was so surprised that I didn't say anything. He slid the ring on my finger while I just stared back blankly. I finally shouted, "Yes!" and admired my ring and my new, soon- to-be husband. I later learned that he had hidden the ring hidden in our apartment for a full month. He jokingly said that he just put it in a tall cabinet knowing I would never find it (he is a full foot taller than me) but I think this is what actually happened.
Both native east-coasters, we moved to California together over two years ago and haven't shoveled a single sidewalk since. We decided to plan a small and intimate wedding in Southern California to celebrate our marriage with our closest friends and family. While it hasn't been easy planning a wedding so far away from our families, we are very blessed to have a great support network here and have met some wonderful and extremely talented vendors, our photographer included!"
You can see ALL the sweetness on KT Merry's blog, here. Congratulations Jaclyn and Patrick. Thank you for sharing your story with us. All the best to you both!
Ivy & Aster Trunk Show
Greetings sweet readers,
Lets start this its almost weekend with a trunk show!
One of my all time favorite designers Ivy & Aster is having a trunk show at Something White in Independence OH, January 13-15. Their blog post can be seen here. You can see the whole enchilada here.
later today, an adorable engagement session…


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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Tyler Griffey made the easiest and biggest shot of his career.
The senior forward took an inbounds pass and made a wide-open layup with 0.9 seconds to play to give Illinois a 74-72 victory over No. 1 Indiana on Thursday night, the fifth straight week the nation's top-ranked team lost.
Hoosiers coach Tom Crean, whose team has been No. 1 for a total of seven weeks this season, doesn't have a reason for the recent weekly changes on top of the poll.
''I can't answer that. I'm not sure,'' Crean said. ''I just know that these games are 40-minute games. We played at a high level for most of the game.''
The Hoosiers were in charge until the final 3 1-2 minutes when the Illini (16-8, 3-7 Big Ten) finally put together a run to take and then retake the lead.
''I know this, when we turn the ball over we're not very good,'' Crean said. ''And the biggest difference tonight was 28 points off turnovers to our 16.''
And nothing could have been worse for the Hoosiers (20-3, 8-2) than the way the game ended.
With 0.9 seconds left Griffey left defenders Cody Zeller and Christian Watford behind on an inbounds play from the baseline, took the pass from Brandon Paul and delivered the uncontested buzzer-beater for the Illini.
The shot sent hundreds of students onto the court — holding their collective breath as officials checked the replay to make sure the clock hadn't beaten Griffey — and Paul and fellow guard D.J. Richardson hugged and teared up with relief.
Illinois had lost eight of 11 since starting the season 12-0. The Illini had been ranked as high as No. 10 and were now falling to the bottom of the Big Ten.
Griffey, accustomed to struggling in recent weeks, seemed surprised with the ease he was able to make the game-winner.
''I just made a simple curl cut and left two guys behind me, and Brandon got off a heck of a pass,'' he said. ''Zeller and Watford were both right in front of me and just kind of stayed there.''
Crean, whose team just moved into the No. 1 spot after knocking off then-No. 1 Michigan on Saturday, said the play was a lot like the other breakdowns in the Hoosiers' game that let Illinois climb back from a 12-point halftime deficit.
''We didn't communicate,'' Crean said.
''They're very deserving of the win, they never gave in,'' he added, but he qualified that with, ''We didn't put them away when we had the opportunities.''
Indiana's loss drops them into a three-way tie for first in the Big Ten with Michigan and Michigan State. For the Illini, the win means a move out of 10th in the 12-team conference up into a ninth-place tie with Iowa.
More importantly, it's a potential lifeline for an Illini team that still has to face No. 18 Minnesota on the road Sunday and had been watching its season slip away.
''It was good to get back to having that toughness and togetherness and trust that we needed,'' Illinois coach John Groce said.
Illinois hadn't beaten a No. 1 team since a 2004 win over Wake Forest. But the Illini had won nine of the last 10 against the Hoosiers in Champaign. And this season, whatever else has gone wrong, Illinois has delivered against the big boys. Coming into Thursday night the Illini had already beaten three teams now in the top 15: No. 6 Gonzaga, No. 10 Ohio State and No. 14 Butler.
Richardson had 23 points for Illinois, Paul had 21 and Griffey finished with 14 points and eight rebounds.
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Oladipo's layup put the Hoosiers back on top with 50 seconds left, but Paul answered with two free throws, the first banked in, to tie the score again at 72.
With the clock under 30 seconds, Indiana had the ball for what would have been a last shot but Oladipo fumbled the ball. Richardson picked it up and sprinted down court. Oladipo slapped Richardson's layup out of bounds to set up the final play.Continued...


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Robert Smithwick, Foothill's 'founding father' dies
Original post made on Mar 25, 2013
Read the full story here Web Link posted Monday, March 25, 2013, 9:33 AM
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on Mar 25, 2013 at 12:36 pm
Again in the interest of full disclosure, I'm a fomer Mid-town resident
While I attended DeAnza, not Foothill, one summer before transfering to SJS, many of my high school and fellow Spartan 'mates did spend time on the 'Hill.
Still a great financial and educational stepping stone.
I'll never forget practising under the lights one nite in November 1966 at the Foothill field as a member of the Cubberley football team. As a perennial benchwarmer, it was one of the highlights of an otherwise dismal season under Coach Doster.
on Mar 25, 2013 at 2:22 pm
Mr Smithwick lived a vey rich and productive life. He was productive even in retirement. That was a life well-lived.
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Hello All,
My wife and I are planning a trip to Italy this summer and are really not sure what to do! We really would love a food & wine expereince somewhere that is a little off the beaten path. We are thinking around 10-14 days depending. We are looking for real "touristy" places. Just amazing food & wine that requires no driving by us...and hopefully where the language will not be of major concern. We only speak English...
We just love great food & wine and want a trip that we can soak in one area for all it has for that perdiod of time.
Some areas we've thought of for possibilities are Bologna and Piedmote...
Italy in Summer for Food & Wine, not touritsy
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I think you meant to write, "We are NOT looking for real 'touristy' places." IMO, if you want to really get away from tourists, you need a car especially if you want to move around much in those 10-14 days.
I think the Asti/Alba/Bra area of Piemonte would be more comfortable weather-wise than Bologna, but Bologna would probably offer easier/better transportation options. I've only explored Piemonte by car (extremely easy), so I'm not familiar with any bus service, and a quick google search doesn't find much. It might be easier to stay in Torino and make day trips by train and/or bus.
I did find this map of Torino's suburban bus lines which indicates little coverage to/from the Langhe Valley.
http://www.comune.torino.it/gtt/intercomunale/mappa_extraurbana.pdf which is a link from this website:
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Mantua/Mantova is a little outside of most English-speaking tourists' consciousness, and in a lovely area with interesting food and wines. Also within easy striking distance of other interesting places by public transportation. And easy to reach by rail from Milan.
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look for the hilltop villages that don't have large coach parks or coach access. Or if they don't have a tourist info office on google, it might be what you are looking for.
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I am confused---do you mean 2014?
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Le Marche is another good region to consider. And you don't need a car to get off the tourist trail. One issue is though that if a town is not geared toward tourism, the chances are that relatively few people will speak English. It's not an insurmountable issue, but there is a trade-off you'll face in looking for "non-touristy" places.
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Driving in Italy, outside the major cities, is not difficult. The main problem I have is finding cars with automatic transmissions. Usually, these are only available at the larger cities and at airports and also are more expensive. But if you can drive stick, you might consider renting a car.
Also, if possible, try going early in the summer and avoiding July and August. Since you have time, why not pick up some language CDs from your library and get a few useful phrases under your belt? A little Italian goes a long way.
Also, if transportation issues take you to only the more "touristy" spots, with proper planning you can avoid the crowds.
But, Piemonte does sound like it would be the place to go. Check out this trip report by another Fodorite:
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Me & my fiance went on an 11 day trip to Italy this May. First off, it's going to be more beautiful than you'd ever dream. Our trip included Venice, Florence, Rome, & Sorrento.
I would definietly suggest Venice for 2 nights, which happens to be a place I never thought I wanted to go. It always sounded cheesy, but it was so romantic and just something to see. I will say for the majority the food we had there wasn't amazing.
If you are wanting, quaint, I would then stay in San Gimignano. We took a wine tour at Fattoria Poggio Alloro and I would recommend it! The food and wine there were superb!
Also, the Amalfi Coast is unreal! We stayed in Sorrento for 2 nights and LOVED it. Great food and very relaxed. I wish we could have then gone to Positano or Capri for a few days but lacked the time.
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Didn't have time to elaborate earlier, but here's more info about Mantova/Mantua.
And some photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151933691351694.1073741844.681726693&type=1&l=756b74ec61
I spent time there several years ago. It's a lovely place, a wonderful, atmospheric old town, filled with narrow streets, medieval buildings, lively piazzas. It's a perfect small medieval jewel of a city, surrounded on three sides by lagoon-like lakes which are smothered in blooming lotus in mid-summer!
And the food! How funny to visit a place where they eat donkey cooked in lovely sauces and little parcels of pasta filled with pumpkin, in addition to all the other wonderful northern Italian dishes; and they drink fizzy red wine with everything. Mantua has a number of lively piazzas for outdoor eating. Canals and small rivers flow through the city.
And the art! Astonishing, amazing 16th century Renaissance and Mannerist art. In Palazzo Te you will find some of the best art treasures in Italy, including amazing frescoes by Mantegna, also some of the most erotically-charged frescoes in all of Europe, whole rooms covered from floor to ceiling and across ceiling and back down to floor again. Gods, goddesses, nymphs, giants, banquets and horses cover almost every surface in the loggias and salons of the palazzo. In one room the ceiling seems to dissolve into the walls as you are surrounded by giants battling grotesques. Simply amazing!
Verona and the southern end of Lake Garda are easy day-trips by train. Sirmione is at the southern end of Lake Garda, set in a flat plain. It's a lovely place too, although it does tend to get very crowded with tourists because of its proximity to, and ease of access from, Milan. But on a warm, sunny day you can search out a spot by the lake, take off your clothes, and relax in the sun. Or hop around the lake from town to town by ferry, stopping here for coffee, there for lunch, another place for gelato, etc. -
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Now another place I'll mention as a favorite of mine with great food and wine but without all the tourists: the Aeolian Islands, off the coast of Sicily.
I really enjoyed the Aeolians in late September-early October a couple of years ago and also in May the year before that. Each time the weather was perfect for beach-hiking-strolling-eating outdoors. If you go, travel on the overnight ferry from Naples if you can. This is slow travel at its best. Rise from your comfortable berth before dawn, pull on your clothing, with a warm pullover against the morning chill, then make your way to the deck. Early morning views of Stromboli, Panarea, Salina and Lipari are stunning and utterly bewitching.
The first time I stayed in Lipari, just above Marina Porta and Porto delle Genti, and there was a sandy beach less than 5 minutes' walk away. The room was large and cool and had a lovely, large, very private balcony with lounge chairs perfect for afternoon napping. Some very good restaurants within easy walking distance. Aeolian cuisine centers around fish, seasonal ingredients and intense flavors. This is among the best of Mediterranean food, with Greek, Roman, Spanish, Saracen and Arabic influences as well as Italian.
Every morning small fishing boats tie up at the quay near the church of the Lost Souls in Purgatory at Porto delle Genti. The men bring out their catch from the bottom of the boat, assess the sizes and weights of the individual fish and eels, then sell from the quayside to whoever passes by. Each season brings its gifts to the table - trees heavy with lemons, mulberries, apricots, pomegranates, figs; fields of wild greens; boats filled with fish.
It's easy to get around the island of Lipari by bus, and you can visit the other islands in the archipelago by ferry or hydrofoil. Small private boats are available also to take you out to some of the secluded beaches and coves of Lipari.
Here's a link to some photos if you're interested: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151933793271694.1073741845.681726693&type=1&l=8501ca389c
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Aleksandra Wozniak has won the Tennis Canada female player of the year award for the fifth time.
She was given the honour Thursday after returning to the top 50 in the world rankings this year following a couple of injury-plagued seasons. Wozniak, from Blainville, Que., reached three WTA quarter-finals in 2012 and also captured the Nassau Challenger event last March.
"It's such a nice feeling to be recognized by Tennis Canada with this award," Wozniak said in a release. "I had a great season this year with many highlights — including my first-ever Olympic Games — and of course being able to reach the quarters at Rogers Cup in front of such supportive hometown fans.
"I'm happy to be back in the Top 50, but I'm already looking forward to having a great year in 2013 and I hope I can grow further."
Wozniak, who also received the female singles player of the year honour, reached the second round at the London Games before falling to American star Venus Williams. Wozniak is currently ranked No. 43 in the world, a jump of 62 positions from the end of 2011.
Marie-Eve Pelletier of Repentigny, Que., was named female doubles player of the year and Eugenie Bouchard of Westmount, Que., was named female junior player of the year and most improved female player.
Milos Raonic was named male player of the year Wednesday. The Tennis Canada Excellence Awards were selected by a committee of high-ranking Tennis Canada personnel and the country's top national coaches.
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Well..honestly, every1 is sexy in their own right....but there are some persons who are beyond sexy...E.g:RHIANNA
Rhianna has a very hot baby butt cheeks that no stars has and her skin is tight, but watch out for the double-chin though.
I really think there are lots of sexy ladies out there but 4 now lets leave riri to enjoy it.. Way 2 go girl!
People voting !!!!! do not understand and Jenifer Lopez is the same, the same ..
Rihana is sexy yeah, such is live jaja.
I think she's one of sexy female artist/actors out there she and Halley B. have a good sexy color, well in my eyes... But to other people eyes, what's sexy changes, depending on what they're attractions are. Like they saying," Beauty is what beholder sees!" And posing nude I think it takes guts, plus done in simple, sexy way! Nothing to exposed or sexual. Well, my thought on matter, especially in my artist side view!!!
she certainly is sexy but sexiest? mhh i have my reservation. there are more sexier women in this world it's sad that they're not in spotlight.
"Sexiest Woman Alive" is an overstatement. If a woman has to pose nude in order to earn the title "Sexiest Woman Alive" obviously, there is doubt that she is. While Hally Berry is very attractive, I don't find her particularly sexy, however, Jennifer Lopez is hot and Angelina Jolie is very sexy and both women could very easily carry the title fully dressed from head to toe.


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Curious George review. Classic Game Room presents a CGR Undertow review of Curious George for the Xbox developed by Monkey Bar Games and published by Namco.
Curious George is just a monkey minding his own business in the jungle. Then a man with a yellow hat shows up, and for some reason, George loses his mind and decides to stalk him. Not really, but kind of. Curious George is a simple platformer for kids, and in many ways, it's a surprisingly good one. It boasts colorful graphics and some unexpectedly intricate platforming, but a bad double jump mechanic and a needlessly high difficulty level also make Curious George a surprisingly bad one.
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Last week, the EU and US met for the first round of negotiations of a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) Agreement. In statements…
Co-authors: James Killick, Fabienne Vermeeren, Gregory Spak, David E. Bond , Charlotte Van Haute.
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The EU has renewed its sanctions against Syria until 1 June 2014, with the exception of the arms embargo. For Belarus, the Council has decided to…
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The EU has updated its sanctions measures against Burma/Myanmar, Syria, North Korea and Libya. For Burma/Myanmar, the Council has decided to lift all…
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I got a really late start for Christmas but am wondering if there is any way I could get this in bottles in time for gifts (it's okay if it still needs to carbonate). I went to my local homebrew shop and he put together the following for me: 6.6# Pilsen Light LME 1# Cara Pils 8 Hops 1oz Traditional 1 oz Saaz Clarifier 1 Whirlfloc Tablet Instructions say primary ferment 2 weeks at 58 degrees Secondary 4 weeks at 35-40 2 weeks in bottles Do you think a 2 week secondary would be ok? I'm a newbie so I'm not sure if its okay or not. I've seen Pilsner kits that can be done at room temp and no secondary. Just wondering what I would be missing out on by shortening the secondary ferment. Thanks!!
No! Lagers need time. Brew an ale and you have a chance.
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Agreed. A pilsner won't be a pilsner if you don't lager it. You will end up with more of a light cream ale kinda beer. The long, cold conditioning of the lager process clears that beer and adds the crisp aftertaste that defines the style. You can brew that grain bill and have it ready for Xmas and it still be a good beer, but don't expect it to have the characteristics of a Pilsner. If I were you, I'd brew with the same grain/hop schedule, but go get some S-05 yeast and change the fermentation schedule as follows: 1) Two week primary at 60-62F. 2) Bottle and carb/condition at room temp until the week of Xmas. 3) Put them in the fridge about 3 days before Xmas if you intend to give them cold. If you give them warm, make sure the recipients know they need to chill them for a good 48 hours before serving 4) Remind anyone you are giving bottles of beer to as gifts that they should only pour to the elbow and leave the yeast behind!! You don't want them thinking your beer sucks because they didn't know any better and poured the yeast and other protein chunks. Good luck!
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Thanks TopherM! I think I will give that a shot. I'm not so much worried about the Pilsner characteristics- was just looking for something lighter that the family will like. Thanks!


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~ tmi tuesday question for anyone ~
For anyone with a sexual fetish or a sexual interest out of the norm:
Can you explain why you have this? Like, explain in as much detail as you want. Did you have a formative experience? Did you notice it suddenly? Has it always been there?
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(i'll answer for myself tonight when i get some time, tho i'm sure everyone knows what to expect from me)
So hopefully it's obvious, but I've very into fat people. Fat things. Fat anything, almost. I've found that this desire overrides gender, and though I consider myself a bisexual (and fit the definition of it) I'm only attracted to fat people and I'm tempted to make a label to reflect that. (chubbosexual, half-jokingly >.>)
And honestly, I asked this question because, at least for myself, I can't explain it. (i could go "fat is soft and big people are cute so that's why" but that is like saying you like something because you like it) Big people have always been attractive, but pre-pubescence it was more like they were amusing or friendly. A big wide face was nice to me, and wide, round bellies looked really good. At some point, I started fantasizing about being a bit fat fatty myself and that really made me feel good. I can't say why.
It sort of has always been there. Though I don't know why. I didn't have a lot of fat people in my childhood or anything, aside from my grandfather who was a big, big man with a 40-something-inch waist. He was nice, but not particularly warm. I guess I noticed around age 10 or 11 that chubby people looked good, special in a way. I still feel this way, when I see a fat person, they're immediately more recognizable and unique than a skinny person. (no offense to skinny people! i do try to treat everyone as equals =3)
Appearance plays a part. Big boobs and bellies are bigger, wide hips are wider, arms to hug you are plusher, and these are all really nice things to me. Very aesthetically pleasing. Cellulite and stretch marks? Not a problem, it's just part of the accoutrements of being big, to me. I think they're cute. Fat rolls? Oh my lord fat rolls are cute. Love handles and side rolls are some of the cutest parts.
So also, there's the classical idea that fat = prosperity/stability and that is attractive. I guess? Though it certainly isn't a universal feeling in this age. And my love of fat people extends to a ridiculous amount. A 200-lb person is attractive, but a 300-lb person is more attractive. 400 is even better than that. 500? 600? 800? You can keep going. =3c
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Quick qustion for David: Have you actually read Mummy the Curse? I dont see them the way you do
5. World of Darkness Still Has a Strong Fan Base
World of Darkness had some crushing Kickstarters this year. They funded a new version of the live action rules, rebooted some game lines, and generally exceeded every goal they had. Onyx Path's Kickstarter for a reboot of their wuxia-influenced fantasy game, Exalted, was funded in 18 minutes, which is pretty damn amazing considering that they were raising a cool $60,000. World of Darkness has an upcoming Kickstarter for their new demonic themed line as well, which is looking really good so far. This shows the power World of Darkness still has.
http://www.kicktraq.com/projects/200664283/deluxe-exalted-3rd-edition/ Look at those numbers! Impressed?
To be fair, these Kickstarters weren't all necessarily slam dunks, either. The new game setting this year was Mummy. Now, a mummy is a classic monster, sure, but they lack some of a vampire's pizzazz. You don't necessarily think of them as drowning in money and women, for instance. Nope, they tend to wear bandages and complain a lot, which isn't everyone's bag. They're basically the grumpy old people of monsters. The name is the worst - how long can you play a Mummy game without someone asking "Are you my mummy?" Sure, Moffat made a scary Doctor Who episode based on that question before he fell in love with River Song, but it's still a long shot.
6. A 21st Century Business Model
The RPG industry has basically always been tied to a business model based on small hobby stores. They were great because they introduced you to people, helped you find new games, and were generally cool places to be. They were homes away from home for the misfits who didn't want to be with their parents, but didn't have anywhere to go. However, they aren't really as practical these days, with tight margins and few customers. So, lately the industry has largely been going PDF. I have a problem with this, though. RPGs are reference heavy books and have lots of tables, often requiring a lot of flipping. I am slowly gaining these skills with PDFs but generally am much faster with a physical book (which works better in the bathroom as well).
Onxy Path has a great solution to this. Their partnership with DrivethruRPG allows them to offer a great assortment of Print on Demand versions. This means that I can get the physical book that I want as well as the PDF, and it gets to me within about ten days. This isn't Amazon speed, but it isn't bad either. I am aware that many consider my preference for physical books to be very old-fashioned, but this way I seem to get them without harming anyone. No print runs to put distributors or stores out of business, no overhead for anyone. They also have deluxe editions I would be tempted by if most of my pretty RPG books weren't transformed from Topher Grace to Ron Perlman by being carried about to clubs and conventions.
Book abuse at it's finest.
7. New Editions! New Editions Are Cool!
Yes, much like, say, DC Comics, RPGs get too confusing and weird after a while and need some help. You have all of these freelancers writing and rewriting things, then after a while you just have a lot of contradictions and ideas that have gotten away from people. This is not unknown to geeky properties, but is especially bad because the G in RPG is for Game, and so all of those differences can matter. You have to keep people interested in your books, and an easy way to throw out some red meat is in the form of cool secret moves and powers that crush the stuff that came before. Also, people thinking the old rules are boring can lead to all kinds of weirdness, a weirdness that can lead to rage and arguments and mean words like rules-lawyer. While there is often a feeling of rage when publishers start releasing books that are just like the old ones you already have, new editions are generally better as the designers have learned from old mistakes and can pick the best of the old edition.
Free RPG Day release, complete with new "Blood and Smoke" rules updates!
World of Darkness did this one better in that the rules updates in the new books are a free download for the core book. This means you can get the new rules for free, which I think is pretty great, as well as fair to all of us who have the original books. Roleplayers are somewhat infamous for being penny-pinchers, but I think it is pretty hard to feel ripped off by this deal, especially since the new rules are actually better than the old ones. Though then again, given the number of people you see raging against sites like Facebook, which are completely free, I'm sure the universe can find a way.
8. The God Machine
The original World of Darkness book was huge on 'sandbox', which is to say it was trying to give you a few ideas to build your own mythologies with. Although later lines like Werewolf and Mage had a lot of ideas for the universe, the main book was pretty vague. It generally talked about mysteries and small town horrors that could more or less hide in plain sight, elevators that go nowhere, weird little kids, all of those sorts of things. It had some great flash fiction, cool art, and generally just seemed creepy as hell. However, the big setting questions were up to you.
Tentacles make everything more awesome. Even this cover.
Now, however, there is a God Machine, a giant sentient device that plugs into the stars and generally runs life on Earth as we know it. It isn't evil, just alien. It has its own purposes and is not a big respecter of human lives. If something strange happens in the world, instead of it being just because, it is a result of a glitch or malfunction in the God Machine or, on the other hand, some strange and mildly sinister project it is working on. On one hand, you still have immense freedom since no one understands the God Machine in the first place. But on the other, it has a little more detail and fleshing out.
Personally I found it a bit more disturbing than the old 'monsters behind every shadow' approach. I think that was a bit of a post-modern approach, the Truth is out there, the world is more than we know, etc. There is nothing wrong with it, but it is a product of its time period. It may be because I'm getting older or my experience working at a corporation, but the horror of the universe being run down by an old, stupid, breaking down machine is a lot scarier to me than any given Lovecraft style entity or conspiracy. Maybe I've just seen too many senseless things and faceless entities ruining things I love. Like, the economy getting wrecked by useless loans. Or the Green Lantern movie. Or Firefly getting cancelled. Or, you know, Congress. Anyway, its faceless stupidity we have to worry about now, not zombies. Although, zombies are pretty faceless and stupid. So there is that.


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How about some stats and sources to back up your statement? You know, the part about liberals having people vote saying they are someone else, please, please offer proof!
Are you naive enough to believe only ONE party would do it, if it was so easy to do?
Why are you so afraid to prove that you are who you say you are? Did you vote for someone else? You are not naive enough to think that there was no one who voted who shouldn't have, are you?
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