text:
The tattoos of scientists
A new book on store shelves -- Science Ink: Tattoos of the Science Obsessed -- shows the often-elegant, always gorgeous tattoos of scientists who have inked themselves with pictures of their scientific passion. It inspired us to see how many Toronto scientists -- whether mathemetician, physicist or cancer researcher -- have geek ink. Turns out, a lot.
Here are some examples:
Adam Cembrowski
Affiliation: A graduate student in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto.
Research: Adam studies ant-pollinator and ant-plant interactions. "I'm currently working on a lab project involving ant-bee conflict, and am in the middle of a pollen consumption survey of neotropical ants."
Tattoo inspiration: "I have a cladogram tattooed on my leg. Cladograms are used in biology to show the evolutionary relationships between organisms and I decided to get it because it was a fantastic symbol of my love for ecology and evolutionary biology. I couldn't be happier with it."
Melanie Croydon-Sugarman
Affiliation: Completed an undergraduate degree in botany and ecology and evolutionary biology.
Research: Melanie is a lab technician in the Cutter Lab at the University of Toronto, whose scientists study the genetic basis of evolutionary change. Melanie plans to pursue graduate studies in mycology (the study of fungi).
Tattoo inspiration: "I've always been fascinated with evolution and have been in awe of the diversity of life on our planet, and throughout my undergraduate studies have become more enamored of Charles Darwin and his curiosity and fascination with the natural world. Last summer I took part in a summer abroad course at U of T in Ecuador and the Galapagos - which included a visit to the site where Darwin was believed to have first set foot on these islands - and I felt a strong kinship knowing that I was witnessing many of the same evolutionary phenomena about which he wrote in "On the Origin of Species". To celebrate my love for both Darwin and evolution, I recently got a tattoo on my right inner forearm of Darwin's preliminary drawing of a branching evolutionary tree from his "Notebook B", showing descent with modification from a common ancestor; this illustration is both simple and profound, as it summarizes the biological process that gave rise to all life on earth. My favourite part of the drawing, and of the tattoo, is the "I think" that Darwin included above the tree, as it emphasizes the state of the idea at the time as a thought or hypothesis Darwin jotted in his notebook. The fact that we now know that descent with modification underlies the process of evolution shows that even preliminary scientific musings can become influential and fundamental to informing our understanding of the world around us."
David Dukoff
Affiliation: A graduate student in the Department of Cell and Systems Biology at the University of Toronto.
Research: David studies the mechanisms of hibernation utilized by the western painted turtle. "The western painted turtle is one of the world's most anoxia tolerant vertebrates. They live in Southern Canada and the Northern United States and survive the winter by burrowing into the mud at the bottoms of lakes and streams and staying there without oxygen for 4 months at about 3 degrees Celsius. In order to survive this ordeal, they reduce all of the energy utilizing processes they can: they stop breathing, their heart rate plummets, and neural activity almost ceases. We are very interested in the mechanisms by which they accomplish this primarily in the brain because most mammals cannot withstand even minutes of oxygen deprivation without permanent brain damage. The process is made even more amazing by the fact that they don't appear to need any preparation to undergo this process, and can enter a hibernation state whenever oxygen levels begin to drop. We currently understand many of the mechanisms through which these changes are developed, and we hope to one day be able to mimic these conditions in human beings. We hope that this will advance to the point where we can bring on anoxic protection instantaneously by means of a drug injection, primarily aimed at giving a method by which individuals suffering a stroke can be placed into a metabolically depressed state to prevent brain damage until proper medical attention can be received."
Tattoo inspiration: David got his tattoo in the second year of his undergraduate degree, when he first began to learn about hibernation and metabolic depression. "The concept of an organism slowing down all of its life processes to the point where it appeared to be lifeless for months, only to rise anew without any permanent damage in the spring intrigued me. I loved the reoccurring idea of death and rebirth coupled on a seasonal basis. This concept coupled with my already strong love of biology and a friend who was willing to help me get a discount at a local tattoo shop led me to get a Phoenix from shoulder to shoulder. I have always loved the concept of the mythical bird dying when it is its time only to be reborn anew from the ashes to be an apt way of viewing life, and I feel that it was these feeling that eventually put me on my current research path."
Isaac Harris
Affiliation: A graduate student at the Campbell Family Institute for Breast Cancer Research at Princess Margaret Hospital.
Research: Isaac is "investigating new ways to exploit the inherent weaknesses of cancer cells in order to kill them."
Tattoo inspiration: Isaac has a tattoo on his right forearm of an older lumberjack sharpening his axe.
"The story/legend behind my tattoo is that a young lumberjack starts work at a lumber mill, and in an effort to impress his new coworkers, he works extremely hard and long hours at the job. While working away, he sees an older lumberjack go at a slower pace and work less hours. At the end of the week, the old lumberjack asks how the young lumberjack is doing. He responds "I am completely exhausted but I worked so hard that I cut 100 trees." The old lumberjack replies "Not bad....I cut 200 trees though." When the surprised young lumberjack asks how this could be possible, the old lumberjack replies "Well, every night I go home and sharpen my axe".
The meaning in relation to science is that many times we think that working harder and longer hours will lead to new discoveries and breakthroughs. But we cannot forget to keep our minds sharp, to see the big picture, and to not work with a "blunt axe"."
Bobby Hoult
Affiliation: Associate creative director at john st. advertising.
Research: "I create advertising and promotional materials for pharmaceutical and healthcare clients." After completing an undergraduate in biology, Bobby realized that he would rather talk about science than actually do it, which is why he went into communications.
Tattoo inspiration: "I got my tattoo of a stylized DNA helix because I wanted something to commemorate and symbolize the importance of my family. At a basic biological level, DNA (genetic relatedness) is one way to define a family."
Nathalie Moatti
Affiliation: A graduate student in the Department of Molecular Genetics at the University of Toronto.
Research: "My research has focused on the identification of chemical inhibitors of a DNA repair protein called PNKP in the hopes of developing a PNKP inhibitor into a drug for research purposes and/or cancer therapy."
Tattoo inspiration: The tattoo that I have goes across my shoulders and is the reaction mechanism for ATP hydrolysis, which is the process by which cells make energy. I got it in 2005 (when I was in undergrad) because I wanted a science tattoo that represented something really important in biology, but less common than a DNA helix. One day while studying organic chemistry, I realized ATP hydrolysis fit the bill perfectly, so my tattoo is literally copied from my organic chem textbook."
Tetyana Pekar
Affiliation: A graduate student in the Institute of Medical Science at the University of Toronto. She works at the Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Research: She is studying how the nervous system develops and how neurons function together to produce behaviour. For her studies, Tetyana uses the roundworm C. elegans because it has a simple nervous system, relatively complex behaviours and has many genes that are conserved in humans.
Tattoo inspiration: "Although it is not related to my area of research and is inspired by the famous science popularizer and astronomer, Carl Sagan (who said we're made of starstuff in the series Cosmos), it signifies my love for science. (My tattoo) "starstuff" refers to the fact that every atom in my body (and yours) at some point in the distant past was in a star. The star exploded, released the contents into the cosmos, and those atoms are then incorporated into new stars, planets and, on Earth at least, life, too. I think that that's very beautiful. It also reminds me that reality is more beautiful, and way cooler, than any man-made fairy tale. It also keeps me grounded: it reminds me that in 50-70 years, the atoms in my body will once again be freed to re-combine and make up other things, so I shouldn't sweat the small stuff and enjoy my life as much as possible. And finally, it reminds me of the power of the scientific method, which is the reason I love science, and I try to apply the critical thinking and analysis to the rest of my life (outside of the lab), as well."
Tom Schiks
Affiliation: Graduate student in the Faculty of Forestry at the University of Toronto
Research: He works on forest management techniques that mitigate wildfire risk in the boreal forests of Canada.
Tattoo inspiration: "Great tattoos can be interpreted on multiple levels. This tattoo reflects the cyclical process of wildfire in Canada's boreal forests. Fire's destructive force is also an agent of renewal, shaping landscapes spatially and temporally. A circle might also represent the network of feedback systems that exist in the environment. It serves as a reminder that humans and nature are inextricably connected, and our actions have real ecological consequences."
Shawn Stapleton
Affiliation: A graduate studying cancer in the Department of Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto.
Research: Shawn is investigating methods to track drugs as they travel from the bloodstream into a tumour. "A major problem with chemotherapy and newer drugs is that they often don't get to the cells they are designed to treat. So my lab tags them with contrast agents that can be detected with conventional medical imaging methods like CT and MRI to track where drugs go in tumours. Using this information we can hopefully understand the barriers to getting drugs to cancer cells and then design better agents in the future."
Tattoo inspiration: "I have a tattoo that isn't specifically about my science, but more about the process of getting a PhD. It's a pile of textbooks piled underneath a grandfather clock. I got it about a year ago and it's to remind me to get my PhD over with before I die of old age; I also look at it as a symbol of the path I chose (i.e. as long as time keeps going, I will be studying)."
Pamela Wong
Affiliation: Graduate student in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto and Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Biology at the Royal Ontario Museum.
Research: Pamela is developing new ways to monitor polar bears. "My previous work involved evaluating Inuit interpretations of polar bear sex, age, and size based on footprint observation, as well as their estimates of ages of footprints. I did this by comparing diagnoses among Inuit hunters and elders, comparing diagnoses with "scientific" estimates of polar bear sex and size (through genetic sexing of hair samples associated with footprints and measurements of stride respectively), and comparing tracking techniques and hunting experience of hunters in relation to their diagnoses. My current research involves developing remote methods of estimating polar bear age by examining telomere lengths (protective repetitive sequences at the end of DNA) in polar bear tissue. Further, I am conducting interviews with Inuit elders for their traditional knowledge of polar bears and using footprints to monitor them."
Tattoo: Pamela's tattoo is Inuktitut for "polar bear."
Jesse Rogerson
Affiliation: A graduate student with the physics and astronomy department at York University.
Research: Jesse studies very active black holes, known as quasars.
Tattoo inspiration: "The fun part of learning all this information about the universe is when I get to tell other people about it, and (more importantly) excite other people about it. The constellation Libra – my astrological sign – is a nice fusion of my passion for the science, and my passion exciting interest in astronomy."
Jordan Bimm
Affiliation: A graduate student in Science and Technology Studies at York University.
Research: "My academic research focuses on the history of space medicine and explores American astronaut selection during the cold war." Jordan also works at Isis, the official journal of the History of Science Society, and is a weekly contributor to the Music and Stage sections of NOW Magazine.
Tattoo inspiration: "The tattoo design references a 1970s computer model invented by mathematician John Conway to support a particular understanding of complexity. To me, it serves as a reminder of the limits of scientific knowledge, and the cultural dimension inherent all ways of knowing and representing the world."
- Megan Ogilvie


text:
- Products:
- 1-1 of 1
adidas3 Stripe Essentials Mens Crew Sweatshirt
adidas Mens Crew Neck Sweatshirt
adidas bring us a range of sportswear this season that's focused on providing maximum performance.
This sweatshirt is simple and sporty – perfect for that off-duty look that works for day or weekend wear. In the classic long sleeve, crew neck jumper silhouette, it features three stripe detail to the sleeves and an embroidered logo to the chest. The seamed cuffs and hem provide a classic finish.
Crafted from soft cotton, this sweatshirt is a comfortable piece of casual wear that can be worn all year round. It's available in either black, grey or navy.
Useful info:
- Mens sweatshirt by adidas
- Crew neck
- Long sleeves
- Embroidered detail to the front
- 3 stripe detail to sleeves
- Tonal triple stitching
- Seamed cuffs and hem
- Available in black, grey or navy
Please note that this sweatshirt is a loose fitting style.
80% cotton, 20% polyester. Machine washable. Colours: Black, Grey, Navy.- Weekly Price
- From £1.55 per week
- Price
- Was £44.00Now £31.00Save £13.00
- Low stock, selling fast
- Availability
- Low stock selling fast
- Products:
- 1-1 of 1

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Suzuki Kizashi
POSTED: Monday, March 8, 2010 - 5:47pm
UPDATED: Monday, May 3, 2010 - 11:03pm
The good folks at Suzuki have had a hit and miss relationship with the marketplace. First they built some of the best motorcycles in the world. Then, it was sort of 3-quarter-sized jeep things. And now it's care. And the new Suzuki Kizashi is the top of the line, and it is a honey.
The new Suzuki flagship is yet another attempt to establish the company in everyone's mind as a car company, you know, four doors and seats and stuff. But as we said, bikes, off road trucks; we got it. But, cars?
Yes cars, and if the new Kizashi is an example, they finally may have their breakthrough vehicle, not that it's perfect, which I'll tackle in a moment.
But the new, little Suzuk, has a pleasing shape and a forgettable front end. I with it were more distinctive, but there you are. The drop down grill is OK, but only just. But every other exterior angle on the Kizashi is just lovely.
Inside, for over 20-large, I frankly think the materials could be a bit richer. This is the flagship of the fleet, for crying out loud. Think of the Volkswagen CC, and you get my idea. The seats are cloth, and the dash is simple, ergonomic, and a bit lackluster. But here's where you shouldn't be fooled.
Suzukis, all Suzukis, are seemingly built out of a solid block of pig-iron. They are tough, well-screwed-together affairs and like the little off-roaders of old, will take everything you can dish out. It may resemble some of the new, attractive Korean iron, but assembly is a cut above, and worthy of some pricier rivals from Nissan and Toyota, and the Kizashi will actually stop.
OK, that's not fair, but the driving dynamics are marvelous. The little 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine cranks out 185 horsepower, more than the base engines in the Camry and fusion, and almost as much as Accord. It sends out it's residue through two big tailpipes, meant, I guess, to make you think there's something with 8 cylinders under there. It's a bit much.
Handling is nice, and the slick 6-speed manual in our test car was of the knife-through-butter variety. So, we love it, right? Yes and no. I love the car, and worry about the price point. Base price for the eco-strippo model is around $20,000, and our second from the top GTS is over 24K. For a Suzuki, in my mind, that's a few grand too rich.
Comments News Comments
The Motor Vehicle Safety Act 2010 is slated for the subcommittee meeting next Thursday. If the act is passed NHTSA may have a lot more pull with motor vehicles. Some cash on each and every vehicle distributed would go towards NHTSA'a Administration Budget.


text:
Edinburgh Collection 1-1/2 Inch Diameter Solid Brass Oval Knob
With notes of traditional Celtic design, and just a touch of rural charm, Baldwin's Edinburgh Collection makes for a gorgeous addition to any traditional/country home. Constructed from premium solid brass, each oval knob comes in your choice of several hand polished finishes, making it easy to construct the perfect look for your bathroom and kitchen. Further, each knob is shipped with all necessary mounting hardware, making for a painless installation, and should the unthinkable occur, all cabinet hardware is covered by Baldwin's limited lifetime warranty. We know that adding the perfect accent to your cabinetry is an important decision—Baldwin is here to make it easier.
- Premium Solid Brass Construction
- Diameter: 1.5" (38mm)
- Projection: 1.1" (28mm)
- Mounting Hardware Included
- Easy Installation
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
There are brand names, and then there is Baldwin. Constantly building and re-building upon a time tested legacy of superior design, craftsmanship, functionality and innovation, Baldwin Hardware has delivered modern luxury to discriminating homeowners, architects and designers since 1946. From being the first to forge solid brass door hardware to setting precedence for Lifetime Finishes, Baldwin has been and always will be synonymous with revolutionary technology and unsurpassed quality. Aspire to make your home much more than mere shelter, and relax in the assurance that function and elegance can finally flourish within the same line of fine products—Baldwin can show you how.
Additional Baldwin Links
- View Manufacturer Warranty
- Shop All Baldwin Products
- Shop All Baldwin Edinburgh Collection Products
Our SKU: Baldwin 4632
This product is listed under the following manufacturer number(s):
- Baldwin 4632030
Polished Brass - Baldwin 4632260
Polished Chrome - Baldwin 4632140
Polished Nickel - Baldwin 4632050
Satin Brass and Black - Baldwin 4632150
Satin Nickel - Baldwin 4632112
Venetian Bronze
*Denotes a finish or option that has been discontinued
Product Specifications
Collection | Cabinet Hardware, Estate |
Configuration | Knob |
Diameter | 1.5 |
Material | Brass |
Product Class | Residential |
Projection | 1.5 |
Series | Edinburgh |
Style | Oval Knobs |
Suggested Room Fit | Bathroom, Dining Room, Kitchen |
Theme | Traditional |


text:
ANGOLA, Ind. – With four players shooting sub-80 rounds, the George Fox University Bruins tied Centre College for the best round of the day and of the entire tournament with an 18-over-par 306 and finished seventh as a team as the NCAA Division III Women's Golf National Championship concluded Friday here at the Zollner Golf Course.
George Fox completed play with a total score of 318-329-316-306=1,269, which included the Bruins' three best daily rounds and best combined score in three appearances in the NCAA nationals. Entering the final day tied for ninth with St. Olaf College, the Bruins were able to catch and pass Allegheny College and Illinois Wesleyan University to place seventh, five slots higher than last year's 12th-place windup and one position better than the eighth-place showing in their first post-season opportunity in 2010.
Making up the Bruins' 306 on Friday on the par-72, 5,990-yard course on the campus of Trine University were Kelsey Morrison with a three-over-par 75, Abby Mann with a 76, Loreece Magsanide with a 77, and Megan McGrew with a 78. Rounding out the George Fox quintet was Jill Westendorf with an 85.
Collectively, the Bruins picked up 10 birdies on their record-setting day, with each player earning at least one, while only hitting eight double bogeys. Morrison led with way her best score of the week, hitting 12 pars with a birdie-3 on the 15th hole and a birdie-4 on the 18th. Mann tied her tournament best by posting 11 pars with birdie-3's on No. 4 and No. 16.
Magsanide also saved her best for last by scoring seven pars and four birdies, with 3's on Nos. 3, 15, and 16, and a 4 on No. 5. McGrew carded 10 pars and a birdie-4 on the fifth hole, while Westendorf had eight pars and a birdie-3 on No. 3.
In the final individual standings, Morrison tied for 14th (77-82-77-75=311), Mann tied for 32nd (79-86-76-76=317), McGrew tied for 42nd (80-77-86-78=321), Magsanide tied for 53rd (82-87-79-77=325), and Westendorf tied for 81st (85-84-84-85=338).
"I was really pleased with how the team played this week," summarized Bruins coach MaryJo McCloskey. "We had some tough draws with tee times and windy conditions, but the team never made any excuses. Today, for our final round, we felt pretty exhausted getting up really early once again (3 a.m. Pacific time!), but we accepted the challenge and shot our best one-day score of the tournament. That 306 ended up tying with one other school for the lowest round of the entire tournament, which was a thrilling way to finish!"
Methodist earned its 15th straight team title (310-310-312-310=1,242), six strokes ahead of DePauw (314-307-313-314=1,248). The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (315-307-320-313=1,255) took third, followed by Centre (317-319-314-306=1,256), Williams College (307-323-309-326=1,265), the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (317-315-317-318=1,267), and George Fox.
Catherine Wagner of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, who led after three rounds, hung onto medalist honors with a 78-71-76-77=302, one shot ahead of three runner-ups: Emily Bachert of Centre (76-76-74-77=303), Molly Erickson of St. Olaf (76-76-75-76=303), Sarah Paulson from Central College of Iowa (77-77-76-73=303). Fifth went to Mary Snode of the University of Mount Union (79-75-77-74=305).
Whitney Miller of Centre and Kelsi Sawatzky of Wartburg College had the day's best individual scores, each with an even-par 72, while Maggie Lattery of Wisconsin-Eau Claire had a hole-in-one on the par-3 17th hole, joining Emily Guthrie of Whitworth University, a Northwest Conference school along with George Fox, and Victoria Thane of Mary Hardin-Baylor with holes-in-one in the tournament. Guthrie and Thane each aced the par-3 sixth hole.
Whitman College, which shared the 2011-12 NWC co-championship with George Fox, finished 12th with a 316-333-321-320=1,290 final score. Guthrie, one of six individuals invited to compete, tied for 20th with an 80-76-79-78=313.
To view all final statistics as provided by Golfstat.com, visit the official NCAA Tournament website at http://www.ncaa.com/content/diii-women-team-leaderboard.


text:
June 29, 2012
Food, Modified Food
If the weather outside didn't make us feel like we're on a tanning bed cranked up to fry, this would be a big weekend for grilling. Imagine cooking salmon steaks from fish that grow twice as fast as normal. Or even better, imagine following them up with a slice of cake containing the same Omega-3 fatty oil that makes the salmon so good for your heart.
Both of the above are well within the realm of possibility. In fact, the growth-spurting fish already are swimming in pens in Massachusetts. And agriculture giant Monsanto is close to marketing soybeans that can be converted into oils rich in Omega-3 that could one day be used in cakes, snacks, sodas and dairy products.
But when–or even if–they make it into the markeplace is hard to predict because both are riding on what's become the third rail of the food business. Both are genetically modified.
In theory, genetically modified, or GM, food seems to be just what the planet needs. With the world's population of 7 billion expected to climb at least another 2 billion by mid-century, using science–specifically DNA manipulation–to make crops hardier, more productive, and less vulnerable to pests and weed-killing herbicides would appear to be a sagacious way to help the food supply keep pace. And so far, there's little to indicate that GM food is harmful to humans; already more than 70 percent of the processed foods in the U.S, such as snacks, breakfast cereals and vegetable oils, contain traces of GM crops because common ingredients, including corn, soy and canola oil,usually have been genetically modified.
So what's up with the third rail talk? Well, as they say in the relationship business, it's complicated.
Son of Frankenfood
While the GM food industry has taken off in the U.S.–with the blessing of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which has concluded that engineered foods pose no danger–it's been demonized elsewhere, particularly in Europe.
Critics there raised the spectre of "Frankenfood," an unnatural creation of, if not mad scientists, overzealous ones. Less provocative opponents expressed concerns about the potential for new kinds of food allergies, or accidental cross-breeding with nearby plants to create "superweeds" or unintended damage to other crops or animals in the area. Others argued that GM products would make it that much easier for a handful of companies with the right patents, such as Monsanto, to dominate food production on the planet.
So, for much of the past 20 years, Europe has largely been a no GM zone. Only 5 percent of the food sold there has traces of GM crops. But attitudes are changing, driven by anxiety that countries in the European Union will lose ground as the biotech industry grows elsewhere in the world.
For instance, a recent story on the BBC website, titled "Time for a re-think on GM crops?," quoted a report from a British biotechnology board which concluded,"Britain has a strong pedigree in agricultural research, including biotechnology. But we're in danger of being left behind as other countries including China and Brazil encourage investment and surge ahead."
A gene changer
Here's the kind of research that's making them nervous. Earlier this month Chinese scientists revealed that through genetic engineering, they've created a calf whose milk can drunk by people who are lactose intolerant.
In another recent study, also in China, scientists say they've created a cow that has omega-3 fatty oil in its milk, which means, potentially, much healthier milk. And in yet another Chinese experiment, announced last year, researchers genetically modified 300 cows so their milk had the same qualities as human breast milk.
Yes, these could become major biotech innovations. But they also are the kind that can make people uneasy. As long as genetic modification deals with fighting pests or stretching growing seasons or providing medical benefits, such as engineering bananas loaded with iron to help fight anemia in poor countries, it's easy not to get upset. But when it moves into our food chain beyond the trace amounts we now consume, then you're talking about what we see on our plates.
And now, a fish story
Remember the fast-growing salmon I mentioned earlier. They're Atlantic salmon given a growth hormone gene from the Chinook salmon. They're also modified with DNA from an eel-like creature that keeps the gene functioning even in cold weather, unlike normal salmon. So the modified Atlantic salmon reach market size in 16 months instead of 30.
The FDA tentatively concluded almost two years ago that the salmon would be safe to eat, but it has dragged its feet on final approval. And it's not likely to happen during an election year, particularly when members of Congress from salmon-rich states are trying to keep the GM fish from coming to market.
That includes Sen. Lisa Murkowski, of Alaska, who, yes, actually referred to it as "Frankenfish."
Read the label
So while there's talk of a rethink of GM in Europe, the tide may turning in the opposite direction in the U.S. The industry faces a crucible this November in California, where voters will decide if food that has any GM ingredients has to say so on the label. That's the way it is in Europe.
If they vote for labeling, biotech companies and giant food corporations like Monsanto could take a big hit. Because even if consumers aren't aware of any specific risk of eating GM products, knowing that a food contains them is enough to give them pause. GM companies contend that the California ballot initiative is less about giving consumers information and more about environmentalists and organic farmers wanting to drive GM food out of the market.
They have reason to worry. In a recent Thomson Reuters/NPR poll, more than 90 percent of those surveyed said that GM food should be labeled, although only 25 percent said they really understood genetic engineering.
For its part, the FDA has said that labeling isn't needed because genetic modification doesn't really change the food. Just a few weeks ago, the American Medical Association agreed that mandatory labeling isn't necessary, although it did call for safety testing of GM products before they go on the market.
But consumer groups argue that people should have the right to know everything they can about what they eat. Says Marion Nestle, a professor of nutrition and public health at New York University: "If companies think consumer objections are stupid and irrational, they should explain the benefits of their products."
She's right that GM firms have a lot of work to do to change the image of their business. Because Frankenfood, it seems, dies hard. A few weeks ago when a herd of cattle in Texas died, the story quickly spread that the cows had been chomping on a GM strain of grass. That's how it was reported on local TV. Turns out that the cattle died when the grass started venting cyanide. But GM had nothing to do with it. The more likely culprit? The state's relentless drought.
The science of chow
Here's more recent news from the food front:
- So long, sweet pigs: The last of a group of genetically engineered pigs at the University of Guelph in Canada were euthanized last month when funding for the research project ran out. Known as the Enviropigs, they were created when a bit of mouse DNA was introduced into their chromosomes. The goal was to produce pigs with low-phosphorus feces and to reduce waste at large factory farms.
- Finally, salmonella spray: Micreos, a Dutch company, says that within the next year it will start marketing a consumer version of a spray it's invented to kill the bacteria that causes salmonella poisoning.
- You'll feel better just reading it: A team of British food researchers have created a menu of what they contend is the ultimate healthy meal menu. It includes a mixed leaf salad dressed in virgin olive oil, chicken casserole with lentils and mixed vegetables, yogurt topped with walnuts and a sugar-free caramel sauce and yes, our old friend, salmon.
- Who needs healthy when it's such a sweet fit?: According to a recent piece in The Wall Street Journal, the latest trend among fast food restaurants is to serve foods like fried chicken in containers that fit snugly into your car's cup holder. Now you can dine and drive with all the style that only a good cup holder can provide.
Video bonus: A stem cell scientist in the Netherlands is growing meat. That's right, he's working on the first test-tube burger. Mark Post is creating a hamburger by capturing stem cells from cow muscles. He says it will be at least November before he has a full patty. Post calls it "shmeat," short for sheet of lab-grown meat. Bon appetit.
Sign up for our free email newsletter and receive the best stories from Smithsonian.com each week.
14 Comments »
Labeling should be mandatory. I understand the industry's fear of consumer hysteria or ignorance that might not be based on any real facts,but still it is far better than deception. It should be the industries task to overcome consumer ignorance and fear of GM food, and the labeling will also act as a control when the modification is perceived to be too drastic.
The reporting of "pink slime" had a powerful impact partly because consumers felt deceived. I know my own outrage was not based on any feelings that the "pink slime" was necessarily bad for me, but rather my feelings that they were trying to hide what they were doing. -
GM Food issues remain a complex issue for most people in the Europe. We recently launched a Q&A discussion on the subject at http://gmfood.imascientist.org.uk
People's concerns are varied. There are concerns about safety, concerns about too much power in the hands of large companies, concerns over choice and contamination. Why don't we spend as much researching non-GM ways of improving agricultural productivity? How do we know if a food has GM ingredients?
The more you look into the issue the more questions you get.
Everyone is welcome to join in with questions and comments.
Every time I read "Labeling should be MANDATORY!" I think to myself why yes, that sounds logical. Taken out of context, it is logical. However, what other manufacturing processes are put onto the label of consumer products? Take for example "Made on equipment that also processes nuts." That is a well established safety issue, someone allergic to nuts can go into anaphylactic shock, or even die. This severe safety issue is usually buried on the back underneath the ingredients list. GMO labeling proponents want a more prominent label (on the face of the package) for a nonexistent [or maybe, possibly, sorta if you twist the numbers right very minor] safety issue. If you are scared of GMO's, you're welcome to avoid them by purchasing Organic and GMO free foods. The FDA's job is to provide guidance for the rest of the population, and I for one and happy they rely on science and not internet sensationalism.
I find it hard to believe that the FDA is a neutral party when it comes to the issue of GM food. According to some investigative reports, many of the regulators and staff of the FDA have been Monsanto employees. Further investigations reveal that these FDA regulators go back to higher paying jobs at Monsanto when they leave the FDA.
There is something wrong with a product if the producers refuse to put the ingredients on the label. There has to be something very wrong with GM foods when you consider the millions of dollars being spent to fight putting Genetically Modified on the label.
Stupid, ignorant, new-agers are against GM foods. Statists want silly labeling.
GM products are not good or bad, per se. In a different universe, it would be appropriate to proceed with caution; however, in THIS hyper-political universe, "proceed with caution" is tantamount to a death sentence for otherwise viable technology (see "food irradiation").
Presented with a black and white choice, I say,"Feed the people."
Europe, in its anti-science, anti-human, non-reproducing isolation is likely to become irrelevant in regards to food production. They are not major producers, and, bluntly, compared to India-China-Malaysia, South America, and rising Africa, getting to be such a small percentage of the planet's population that they may well just find themselves ignored.
There is something wrong with a society that debates things like GM food or that has institutions capable of regulating it. Make it like the bags at the store: where CUSTOMERS prefer paper to plastic, that's what you see, even if only a few customers have that preference, as those without that preference rarely have ANY preference on the question. On the other hand, where the LAW presumes to require paper only, usually that's what you see in the larger and chain operations, but non-compliance is widespread.
The will of the vast majority and the community's law have NO LEGITIMACY. On the other hand, the willingness of a small minority to voluntarily spend for their preferences can move mountains.
Randy Rieland's cavalier and unskeptical assessment of GE food production represents an affront to science and common sense. The GE salmon that Rieland says grow twice as fast as non-GE salmon? There has never been an empirical study demonstrating this, and two of the largest commercial salmon growers in the world, Marine Harvest and SalmoBreed, have condemned GE salmon as a dangerous dud with disingenuous growth rates. Salmobreed's data shows that GE salmon actually grows SLOWER than non-GE salmon already in commercial production. It's not just consumers who don't want GE; producers, too, are unimpressed.
GE salmon is but one example of the false promises and hyped benefits of GE. The reality is genetic engineering has been a net loss to producers and consumers–but a major gain to the small number of corporations who own the technology and profit enormously from it. GE does not help the environment, farmer livelihoods, or nutrition. It is very troubling that Rieland would choose to regurgitate the talking the points of the corporations that profit from this these products rather than consult the now substantial body of evidence that casts doubt on the safety, efficacy and benefits of GE products.
I think even if GM foods have some theoretical health risks i see it as the only choice to increase yield and protect even a fraction of wilderness areas.
When I hear of all the wondrous advances in genetic manipulation my only thought is "what will be the unintended consequences?". Pick a period in time, any one, and take a look at what the best and the brightest accomplished. Good things, absolutely, great things, without a doubt, horrifically stupid things, yes indeed.
We look back on history, at the wisdom of the enlightened and the acceptance of that wisdom by the masses, and think 'my god, how could they have been so ignorant?'. We have reached a point in our abilities that now one horrifically stupid thing could just possibly leave just a very small human population to look back and marvel at our ignorance.
I'm not concerned about our planets ability to survive, the earth will carry on just fine with or without the human race. My concern is our current ability to make changes that hamper, severely degrade, or eliminate our species ability to live on it.
Genetic engineering, among other scientific advances, hold great possibilities, but the downside of any one could be just as great. I'm not against science or technology or advancement of our knowledge. I am very much against 'it seemed like a good idea at the time'. Our advanced abilities demand forethought and caution.
Safety studies that show no ill effects in the short term, no 'predicted' long term effects, and in the case of GMO foods carried out by those who will profit from their proliferation, do not ease my concern.
Are you old enough to remember thalidomide? Imagine a similar 'oops' that affects the world's corn crop, or rice crop, for even a couple of years until we recognize the error and hopefully correct it. Remember, we're now a global civilization. The next modern miracle could be implemented worldwide in a matter of a couple of years, the effects not necessarily confined to a single geographical area as was my example, and not necessarily as quickly apparent. If it works as intended it's a magnificent achievement, if it doesn't, . . . -
The current GM methods are simply the state of science. Good or bad the fruit and vegetable industry has been GMing for years.
Genetic Engineering of food is basically a technology looking for a problem to solve. The talking points of the biotechnology lobby sound sensible: feed the people, increase production yields, more nutritive food. However, the majority of GE crops in the US are "RoundUp ready" allowing Monsanto to sell their seeds and the herbicide RoundUp as a bundle. RoundUp ready plants are immune to RoundUp. Now farmers can spray RoundUp by the bucket and not kill the crop. That sounds great if you are Monsanto or a farmer trying to kill weeds. But what is the consumer getting out of it? Certainly no more nutrition and a lot more RoundUp in the crops. If this stuff is safe then label it and let people make informed decisions.


text:
All My Children Recaps
AMC Week of March 9, 2009
Krystal told David about having found Little Adam drunk at the Chandler manse. David flipped. Krystal assured David that since Little Adam had vomited, the paramedics said that the boy would be all right. David was adamant: "We have to file for custody of Little A." He insisted that he had married her because he loved her, not as a means of boosting his odds of getting custody.
JR defended himself to Adam, who was upset that Krystal's 911 call gave David leverage against them. JR blasted Adam for wanting to use Amanda to their advantage, telling him that Amanda's off-limits. Adam huffed that he would do the dirty work if JR was too weak to do so.
Erica came to ConFusion to tend to Opal, who noted that every time she opened her mouth, lives were ruined. She held herself responsible for Greenlee's demise. Erica jumped at Opal's suggestion that something might be going on between Ryan and Kendall.
At the hospital, Angie tried to calm Reese, who was having a hard time adjusting to her blindness. Angie summoned Brot to clean up the results of Reese's tirade. Jesse arrived and told Angie about Little Adam having downed the scotch.... Brot entered Reese's room and swept up the broken glass on the floor. He tried to get through to a bitchy Reese and opened up to her about having been injured in combat. Taylor listened unseen as Brot delivered a very personal pep talk to Reese. "I'm so sorry," said Reese as she felt Brot's scars. Later, Taylor praised Brot for how good he had been
with the patient.
Jesse came to the mansion to follow up on Little Adam. Adam tried to blame the event on Krystal, claiming that she had tried to set them up to appear guilty of child neglect, but Jesse was dubious. Jesse told Adam to make sure that JR didn't leave town.
JR went to see Krystal at Wildwind to reiterate that her grandson would be okay. He and David got into it and David said that his lawyers were already working on getting Little Adam into his (David's) custody.
Zach walked in on Ryan and Kendall in a cozy moment at Ryan's house. Kendall railed at Zach, insisting that the scene was far from romantic. Zach was convinced that Ryan and Kendall were trying to get back at him. After Zach stormed out, Kendall defended her husband to Ryan. Ryan questioned Kendall about whether she still loved Zach. Kendall said that she wanted Zach all to herself and the boys again, that he cared about too many people. Erica
entered and advised Kendall to pour her heart out to Zach, not Ryan. Alone with Erica, Kendall said she didn't understand why everyone thought she was having an affair with Ryan. Erica urged Kendall to help Zach fix their marriage and Kendall told Erica that she was absolutely right and rushed out. Ryan came back downstairs and blasted Erica for thinking that he was pursuing Kendall. He told her that they were no longer friends and told her
to leave. Erica was taken aback but complied. She went to the Chandler manse, where Adam lamented to her about the possibility that he and JR could lose Little Adam. La Kane advised Adam to take the boy out of town. When JR returned, Erica said that she and Adam were taking Little Adam on a vacation. JR said good-bye to Little Adam. Later, Jesse returned with the social worker to take Little Adam into protective custody. JR explained that that wasn't possible, as his son was out of the country. When David heard the news, he exploded in anger. "Adam took our grandson!" he vented to Krystal.
Zach went to see Reese; when he walked into her room, she mistook him for Brot. When Zach revealed that it was him, Reese felt embarrassed for having opened up to him accidentally. Reese said that she hated the hospital and was was leaving. She asked Zach to help her.... Kendall went to the hospital to see Zach and found him escorting Reese out of the hospital. Zach continued to usher Reese down the hallway without stopping to speak to his wife.
Jack came to see Ryan to thank him for coming to the memorial service. He told Ryan that Greenlee had left her shares in Fusion to Ryan.
At the hospital, David blasted Jesse for letting Adam and Erica leave town with Little Adam. Jesse told David that JR had checked himself into the hospital. Krystal joined them and defended JR to Jesse. David ranted and raved about the Chandlers' conspiracy to keep Little Adam away from him. David privately berated Krystal for not painting a picture of JR as negligent.
Amanda went to see JR in his hospital room. She threw her arms around him when he said that he had nearly killed his son the night before, trying to assure him that it had been an accident. JR explained that he checked himself into the hospital to prove that he wasn't drunk at the time Little A took the drink, and that he had also made an appointment with a therapist. Amanda beat herself up over having tried to drive JR to drink. JR told Amanda that their baby would make them better people. When Jesse entered to question him, JR asked Amanda to stay.
Amanda praised JR for how well he handled Jesse. JR said he needed to go to a meeting. Amanda expressed interest in joining him at a meeting sometime. They were accosted by David, Krystal and a process server. David told JR that he and Krystal were suing for full custody.
Annie wrote in her journal about Aidan and wondered why he hadn't been by to see her. Annie's new doc tried to explain to her that Aidan wouldn't be by now that she was safe. Aidan materialized with flowers and Annie was thrilled. The therapist was surprised by Aidan's presence. Once the duo was alone, Aidan told Annie that their kiss was a mistake. Annie disagreed and
convinced him to see things her way, planting another kiss on him. "I like kissing you," Annie beamed. But she said she would back off if he believed that keeping his distance would help her to heal. "Nothing could keep me away," he replied. She left for a group therapy session, but not before he pinned a flower to her hair. Annie's physician entered and urged Aidan to keep his distance from Annie, saying that she would never recover if she was dependent on him. The doctor also reminded Aidan that Annie, once convalesced, would likely stand trial for murder. Later, the shrink caught Annie fantasizing about dancing with Aidan.
Kendall received a visit from Ryan. Kendall told him that Zach hadn't come home the night before. Ryan asked if she wanted a new partner at Fusion: "Me." Kendall was stunned to hear that Greenlee had left her shares to Ryan. She told Ryan about seeing Zach walking Reese out of the hospital. Ryan assured Kendall that he wanted to help her get Fusion back on its feet. Kendall left to try to mend fences with Zach. Pete dropped by with Fusion files. Ryan tricked Pete into giving him access to confidential Cambias
financial data. "Game on," grinned Ryan to himself.
Reese was testy with the specialist that Zach had brought in for her. Zach dismissed the doc and told Reese that he wanted her to let him help her. She bellowed at him to stop bothering her and he left. When he met with the specialist, the doc told him that there was nothing they could do but wait to see if the injured tissue healed. Once alone, Zach relived the accident. Kendall entered Reese's room and Reese accused the person, whose identity
she did not know, of trying to mess with the blind girl. Reese tripped and fell and demanded to know who was in her room. "It's Kendall," said Kendall. Reese assumed that Kendall was there to go off on her, as usual. She blasted Kendall for thinking, wrongly, that Zach wanted to be with her (Reese) and reminded Kendall that it is she, not Kendall, who lost the love her life, her family, "who lost everything." She yelled at Kendall to get out. Shaken by the experience, Kendall went downstairs and told Zach that she had spoken to Reese and realized that a) Reese isn't to blame for everything and b) Reese isn't that terrible a person. "You have to help her see again," Kendall pleaded. Zach asked if he was worthy of a similar show of compassion. Kendall asked her hubby not to let her push him away. After Zach left, Kendall left a message for Bianca informing her of Reese's accident. Zach returned home and told Ryan to get out of his house. Ryan told him that he was now the owner of Greenlee's shares in Fusion. Zach accused him of trying to make a play for Kendall and repeated his order for Ryan to leave. Zach met with Aidan and said he had a project for him concerning Ryan. Ryan went to see Kendall back at the casino. Kendall asked Ryan to swear to her that he isn't using her to bring Zach down.
Amanda told JR that she would testify on his behalf at the custody hearing
for Little Adam and tell the court that David had paid her to get JR drunk.
David panicked to Krystal when he realized that Amanda was going to spill
the beans on the stand. He lamented that he no longer had leverage to force
Amanda to keep mum. Back at Wildwind, Krystal made David promise that he
would never leave her, then divulged that David is the father of Amanda's
baby. David was ecstatic and assured Krystal that he wanted to raise a
family with her, not with Amanda.
At the casino, Kendall made Ryan swear that he isn't using her to bring down
Zach. They discussed Greenlee and agreed to be Fusion patners.
Tad went to the hospital looking for Jake and encountered a testy Brot.
After their run-in, Tad went to see Taylor at her place. Taylor explained
that today was the second anniversary of Brot's accident.... Brot went to
the casino, where he was haunted by memories of his time in combat. Two
soldiers entered, psyched to deploy to the war. As Ryan watched, Brot
approached them and showed them his scars. "War is not a video game," Brot
chastised. Ryan came over and took Brot aside, offering to buy him a drink.
Brot sniffed that Ryan didn't know anything about suffering but felt bad
when Ryan told him about Greenlee.... Brot came by Taylor's and together,
they worked through their memories of the tragic accident.
Zach summoned Aidan to the house to discuss Ryan. He wanted to hire Aidan to
stop Ryan from taking his assets. Aidan agreed to work with Zach on the
condition that Zach get Annie released from Oak Haven. As the sealed their
pact, Kendall returned home. Zach explained that Aidan would be working for
Cambias, then saw Aidan out. Kendall wanted to know what was really going
on. Zach claimed that he had hired Aidan in order to get past his issues
with Devane. Kendall didn't buy it and an argument ensued. Kendall claimed
that Zach's flirtation with Reese was worse than her own infidelity with
Aidan. Zach countered that Kendall becoming business partners with Ryan was
a worse betrayal. Zach made it clear that he wasn't going to let Ryan
destroy his beautiful family. A teary Kendall told Zach that she felt like
she wasn't enough; he assured her that she was. Zach said he was going to
stay at the casino for a while to give them some space. Kendall thanked him
for making the difficult choice for the both of them but redeclared her love
for her husband. Zach said the problem was that she had never stopped loving
Ryan and walked out of the house. When he opened the door, Ryan was standing
At the Martin house, JR and Amanda broke the news to Tad that Krystal and
David were suing for custody. Tad was upset about Krystal's role in the
suit. He went to Wildwind and went off on Krystal; an explosive fight
ensued. Tad attempted to drag Krystal out of the house and she resisted,
knocking him over the head with a vase. Back at the Martins', David took
pleasure in revealing to Amanda that he knows he is the father of her baby.
He threatened to tell everyone unless she kept mum on the stand about what
he had paid her to do.
Aidan went to see Francesca at the casino and told her that Zach had hired
him. When Francesca excused herself to verify Aidan's claim, Aidan sidled up
to Ryan and told him he was working for Zach. Ryan warned Aidan that Zach
can't be trusted.
David threatened Amanda, warning her to keep her mouth shut or the world would know that he fathered her baby. A tearful Amanda complied to his wishes. Just then, Krystal called and claimed she might have killed Tad. David showed up and laughed when he heard about Krystal's fight with Tad. "Wake him up!" she insisted. David grabbed a vase and threw water on Tad, prompting him to wake up. When Tad brought up the custody battle, David stressed that he and Krystal were only looking out for Little A's best interests and that JR was not a suitable dad. Just then, the lawyers showed up to take Krystal's statement. Tad asked his ex, "So, this is the day you sell out Babe's son?" and left. Afterward, Krystal had trouble selling out JR but David was reassuring and comforted her enough to get her through it.
Petey and Colby had a good time at the movies, until the returned home to a fire. Colby called 9-1-1 while Petey was insistent on saving his mother, who was babysitting Kathy inside. Petey rushed in. Just then, Taylor and Brot showed up. Though Brot was nervous about the fire, Taylor snapped him into soldier mode and they rushed in to help. Brot ordered Petey out. Taylor carried out Kathy and Petey collapsed from smoke inhalation.
Aidan told Annie he'd fight for her freedom. "I care about you," he claimed. "You love me," she replied. "Maybe," he smiled back. "I love you, Aidan," she beamed. "And I'm falling in love with you," he returned. The pair kissed passionately. Annie pushed him down on the bed. After sex, Annie was jubilant and Aidan reassured that he'd always be there for her.
Kendall told Zach that despite everything, she still loved him. Zach said he knew, but stated she loves Ryan, too. Just then, Ryan arrived to find Zach moving out. After Zach left, Kendall and Ryan discussed their romantic past. Ryan asked if Kendall was still in love with Zach. "Yes, of course I am," she replied. Then they talked about all the "What ifs?" in their lives. Ryan stated that Zach probably went to go see Reese. Kendall began to cry and
Ryan hugged her. They pulled back and looked into each other's eyes. Would they kiss? Just then, she heard, "Mommy!" After Kendall got Spike a drink of water, Aidan showed up looking for Zach. "Zach doesn't live her anymore," Kendall huffed and slammed the door in Aidan's face.
JR visited Amanda, who was on edge. JR couldn't wait for the deposition to crush David. Just then, Amanda had an abdominal pain. JR rushed her to PVH. Alone with Frankie, Amanda cried that David has her exactly where he wants her. JR complained to Angie that he wasn't able to see the mother of his child. Just then, David, Krystal and the lawyers showed up to take Amanda's
deposition. After consulting with Frankie, David examined Amanda and said she was fine but wanted to keep her overnight for observation. David said he'd call in the lawyers now for the deposition.
A dejected Zach showed up at the casino, ready to gamble and drink his troubles away.
A frantic Tad at PVH. Colby filled him in about the fire, stating
that Brot and Taylor saved everyone and were heroes. Angie then informed Tad that Opal was unconscious but stable. Afterward, Angie warned Krystal that David was just using her, but Krystal refused to listen. When Jesse told Angie to back off of Krystal, Angie confessed that David could ruin Frankie because he tampered with Amanda's medical records. Meanwhile, Tad caught up with Taylor and thanked her. "I am so grateful," he whispered, then gave her a hug.
After being examined by Frankie, Brot confessed that the fire freaked him out and he lamented that he had hesitated. Frankie told him that his behavior was normal and pointed out that he saved lives.
During Amanda's deposition, JR was shocked when she told the lawyers that she did not try to get JR to drink.
Jesse lit into his son for falsifying Amanda's records.... Colby was
thrilled to reunite with Petey. Just then, Angie and the other doctors rushed into Opal's hospital room.... David told JR that the baby was his. "How's it feeling, Junior, knowing both your kids belong to me?" David lorded to JR. "You bastard!" Amanda screamed. Tad found David and was ready to punch him when Brot held him back.... Aidan caught up with Zach at the casino.... Kendall told Ryan he could come back any time, day or night. Ryan left and Kendall sat down and sighed.
Angie examined Opal at the hospital and told Tad that his mom would be just fine. Opal was devastated about the loss of the mansion. Opal told Tad that she's the one who started the fire. Jake arrived with solemn news: she's broke.... Pete fretted about how Colby would react to his new pennilessness. Randi tried to reassure him. Natalia then inadvertently broke the news to Randi that Frank is headed back to Iraq in a week; Randi was understandably upset.... Tad told Jake that Opal and Pete would be moving in with them.
Frank and JR fought over Frank having helped Amanda conceal the true paternity of her baby. Krystal entered and JR blasted her, as well. "You disgust me," he spat, telling her that Babe would be ashamed of her. Krystal smacked JR across the face.
David warned Amanda that she would live to regret it if she tried to keep his kid away from him, "or maybe you won't." He went into the lobby to find Angie, Frank, Krystal and JR bellowing at each other. David and JR almost ended up in fisticuffs. JR went back into Amanda's room to demand to know if he was literally the last to know about David being the father. Amanda told JR that she loved him. He said that he was there to say good-bye, that he never wanted to see her again. "You don't mean that," she wept. Jake pulled Amanda out of the room when he violently told her that she and her baby could go to hell. Tad intervened and Jake told Tad to get JR out of there. Tad promised JR that he hadn't known the truth about the baby. JR warned Tad that if Tad lets Amanda stay with her, she will poison him, too.... Jake offered to help Amanda protect the baby from David at any cost.... David told Krystal that he'd exposed Amanda's secret "because she had it coming." David was unconcerned about the damage Amanda could do to their bid for custody. "You want Amanda's baby, don't you," accused Krystal. He denied it.
Annie and Aidan flirted in her Oak Haven room and ended up having sex. She told him that with him, everything makes sense. Aidan assured her that Emma was doing well. Aidan evaded Annie's questions about whether he was working for Zach but his ears perked up when she mentioned Pete's savvy with computers. After Aidan left, Annie got a visit from a psychology student named Torie, who wanted to interview Annie for her thesis. Annie offered to help her find a boyfriend. Annie lost her cool when Tori mentioned Ryan. Torie excused herself.
Kendall came to Fusion with Spike and Ian in tow. She discussed Zach with Ryan who urged her to call her hubby, despite his hatred for him.
Zach was present when a specialist told Reese that there was no change in her condition. After the doc left, Zach told Reese that he left Kendall. Kendall called and asked him to come to Fusion; he agreed. When he showed up, Zach took Spike out of Ryan's arms. Ryan made himself scarce. Zach sarcastically suggested that Ryan become the new face of Fusion. Zach left and met up with Aidan at the casino. He told him that Ryan had been using Kendall to gain access to Cambias documents but that he had installed a higher-security firewall. Pete, meanwhile, helped Ryan to overcome the
firewall. Ryan swore Pete to secrecy. Ryan once again swore to Kendall that he wasn't using her to get to Zach. Zach told Aidan that a firewall wouldn't be enough. Aidan wanted Zach's reassurance that he would get Annie released. Zach was pulled aside when a letter for Reese arrived from Bianca.... Ryan slammed down his laptop when Kendall entered the room. "What are you hiding from me?" she asked.
Frank went to ConFusion and confided in Randi about what had happened with Amanda at the hospital. She was testy, knowing that he was hiding a huge secret from him. He figured out that she knew that he was going back to Iraq and asked who had told her. "It doesn't matter," she snapped. "It wasn't you." Frank explained that he had planned to tell her when it felt right but made it clear that he had no choice but to return to combat.
Angie visited Reese in her room at the casino. Reese softened and the women bonded as they talked about their respective lost loves. "What if I never see her again?" sighed Reese about Bianca. Angie was confident that she would get a miracle just like Angie had.... Zach read Bianca's letter to Reese. Reese sobbed in Zach's arms. "I want Bianca and I want my family," she wept. She pushed Zach aside.
Pete took Colby to the Valley Inn for their date (free hors d'ouerve). When he broke the news that he's destitute, she made it clear that she couldn't care less.
newContent += "She had a family emergency."
newContent += ""
// write HTML to new window document
newWindow1.document.close() // close layout stream
} else {
// window's already open; bring to front
//-->Why couldn't Rachel watch the boys? Click for Answer


text:
VAVA by Joy Han
Summer Off the Shoulder Dress
Styles that'll make a woman feel young, beautiful, and confident without following over-the-top IT trends; classically trendy pieces that can be worn for all seasons that is the vision of designer Joy Han for VaVa.
- 97% viscose 3% elastane
- Shoulder seam to hem measures approx 33" in length
- Unlined
- Dry clean only
- Elastic empire waist
- Flared sleeves
- Styled with DV by Dolce Vita Nuri Bootie in Taupe.
- Styled with House of Harlow Faceted Metal Cross Cuff in Gunmetal.
- Styled with House of Harlow Bone Wrapped Ring in Gold.
- Styled with House of Harlow Faceted Metal Cross Ring in Rose Gold.
- Modeled in size S. See fit guide for model's dimensions.
- Revolve Style No. VABY-WD132
- Manufacturer Style No. VD-7869


text:
Home › Shirts & Blouses › Ladies Long Sleeve Blouses & Shirts › B & C Collection › B & C Collection Women's Smart Long Sleeve Shirt
Blended polyester/cotton Easy Care poplin fabric providing comfort and durability. Soft fused feminine collar. Angle cut 2 button adjustable cuffs with additional cufflinks buttonhole. Squared cuff gauntlets. Darts at bustline, front and back panels for adjusted fit. Cross stitched matching mother of pearl effect buttons. Horizontal last buttonhole. Modern rounded bottom hem. 1 Spare button.Size: XS - 8 , S - 10 , M - 12 , L - 14 , XL - 16
Fabric: 65% Polyester, 35% combed cotton Weight: 115 gsm
EMBROIDERY Text Setup: FREE Existing logos: FREE New logos: £25 set up charge No minimum quantity for embroidery. £1.25 application per position per item. * £1.25 is based on 10,000 stitch count. Fees may vary for larger stitch counts.
Click here to view the PRO sizing guide for B & C Collection.
Delivery is FREE for all orders over £100 net and just £4.95 for orders under £100 net. We use DPD as our preferred national courier.
To read our full Delivery Policy please click here.


text:
Saint Blitmund of Bobbio
Monk of Bobbio, Italy. Spritiual student of Saint Attalas of Bobbio. Friend of and co-worker with Saint Valery. With Saint Valery he founded an abbey at Leucone, France, and served as its abbot.
- 660 of natural causes
MLA Citation
- "Saint Blitmund of Bobbio". Saints.SQPN.com. 3 January 2010. Web. 13 December 2013. <http://saints.sqpn.com/saint-blitmund-of-bobbio/>


text:
Poetry Open Mic
When |
Thursday, May 10, 2012 6:00pm to 8:00pm |
Where |
Doc's Music Hall 215 S. Walnut |
What | Art - poetry, political spoken word, spoken word, writing |
Series | Poetry Open Mic |
Like to write? Spoken Word, Poetry, lyrics
Come to Doc's every 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of the month for our Poetry Open Mic
All ages welcome, but some topics might not be suitable for under 18 years of age.
Express yourself, Destress yourself


text:
Ten TV
- Wicked!: Ten's backstage tour at the hit musical - the closest to the West End you will get in Dublin!
- RTÉ Ten News: It's a jam-packed week - David Beckham, Forest Whitaker, Jennifer Hudson and lots more! Enjoy!
- The Late Late Toy Show preview: Suzanne Byrne catches up with Ryan Tubridy to find out what we can expect from this year's Toy Show!
- 2fm Operation Santa Toy Appeal: Taragh Loughrey-Grant caught up with some familiar faces at the launch of the 2fm Operation Santa Toy Appeal.
TV Watch
On the Box - TV Preview
From 50 Years of Rock Excess to Robbie Williams at London's Palladium, Anne Doyle's return, the final episode of Generation War to a documentary about Mary Poppins' author PL Travers, there's something telly-tastic for everyone this week.
On the Box - TV Review
John Byrne joins in with the Doctor Who 50th anniversary celebrations, enjoys James Spader hamming it up in The Blacklist - and finds Parenthood just as much fun the second time around.
Soap Watch
Fair City Dec 8 - 12
This week in Carraigstown, Jane makes a move on Paul, and causes a stir in McCoy's.
The Daily Ten
Susan Boyle opens up about Asperger's diagnosis
Singer Susan Boyle has revealed that she was diagnosed with Asperger's last year and now feels relieved and more relaxed about herself.
George Clooney continues to laugh off gay rumours
George Clooney says he laughs off constant rumours that he is gay but hasn't issued a public denial because he doesn't want to offend the gay community.
Kian and David remain for I'm A Celebrity finale
Following Lucy Pargeter's departure from the I'm A Celebrity jungle last night, only former Westlife warbler Kian Egan and fashionista David Emanuel remain for tonight's finale.
Other Voices - check out our gallery
The final night of Other Voices takes place in Dingle tonight and to get you in the mood, here's a gallery of all the action from the last two nights down in Kerry. Tonight's show will be lIve streamed on RTÉ.ie.
U2: "Paul saved us from ourselves many times"
U2 have paid tribute to their departing manager Paul McGuinness, praising him for "his extraordinary leadership, guidance and friendship over the last 35 years."
EastEnders pregnancy revelation for Christmas
Just in time for Christmas, a promient EastEnders character will reveal she is pregnant in a seasonal storyline. Spoiler alert!
Jagger sought Bono's advice on Glastonbury gig
Mick Jagger says that he asked Bono for advice ahead of The Rolling Stones' debut appearance at Glastonbury last year. He also received a letter from Coldplay's Chris Martin encouraging him to play the headline slot.
RTÉ TEN'S Picks for Today
Dermot Bannon is renovating a cottage in County Mayo on RTÉ One, while The X Factor results are on TV3/ITV. Later, catch archive gold as the Dubliners do their thing by the River Lee in 1978, on TG4. Classic stuff.
Kunis' brother weds her Black Swan ballet coach
Mila Kunis' brother Michael has married Alexandra Blacker, Kunis' ballet trainer for her role in Black Swan.
Cumberbatch: Sherlock fans are in for a treat
Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman have ensured fans of BBC drama Sherlock that they are in for a treat with season three.
Lost Jimi Hendriix interviews and diaries found
Lost interviews and diaries by Jimi Hendrix in which the guitar hero reveals his thoughts about forming his first band, racism and his plans for the future have been uncovered.
Latest Reviews
Xbox One: Downloadable Titles
John Walshe puts the Xbox One's downloadable games through their paces.
- Old Boy
- The Swell Season
- Just a Sigh
- Kill Your Darlings
- Frozen
- Black Nativity


text:
See our eBook page for additional information.
24/7 access to thousands of always available audiobook downloads from Recorded Books. Login or Learn more »
InfoSoup libraries are challenging adults to read books and write reviews in 2013 for a chance to win big prizes! The reading challenge is open to all adults 18 years or older who have a valid InfoSoup Library card. Reviews will be posted on our Books R Us blog ».
Learn more about the 2013 InfoSoup Reading Challenge »
Also visit our Books to Hoot About! blog for kids and families, and the book blog for teens.
Sign up for the library's Shoutbomb text messaging service to receive text notices about items available to pick up, items due soon, overdue items and fines. Learn more »
Don't miss our lists of award winning, new, and recommended picture books »
Looking for additional resources like magazine & newspaper databases, literary criticism, genealogy resources, health information, and practice tests? Check out our Research Tools page for those topics and more!
Important note for Learn a Test users.
Need to practice for the ACT or SAT? You'll find it here. Looking to land a job? Start here to build your skills with practice tests, exercises, and skill-building programs for all walks of life. See our Learn a Test page for additional information and help using this resource. See also: Job & Career Resources.
Use NoveList to find book reviews, recommended reads, books in a series, and more!
Library card # and PIN required from outside of a library. NoveList is make possible through BadgerLink.
Please check our page of language resources for language learning material available from InfoSoup or for free on the web.
Looking for work? Visit Job & Career Resources for quick access to job and career information web sites, such as Job Centers in NE Wisconsin, work registration for unemployment insurance, job search engines, career tests, and career and salary information.
InfoSoup is brought to you by OWLSnet, a consortium of public libraries in northeast Wisconsin.
Home | My Account | Contact Us | Libraries | About InfoSoup


text:
2009-12-30 10:59
See here for some macros I wrote for turning GPS on and off:
2010-01-02 4:31
2010-01-03 12:56 - edited 2010-01-03 13:03
Tried the macro with Teraterm but receive an error message:
+CME ERROR: Unknown PDSM Error
Error occurs after the SUPL-server at-command: AT_OGPSLS=1,"http://supl.nokia.com"
Any ideas?
2010-01-03 21:03
2010-01-05 21:44
I've had the same problem with that macro line, Nokkika. And I've tryed to switch 'off' and do it again but the error was there again. It doesn't seem to affect the funcionability of the GPS because the Tera Term Log appears as 'connected'.
Anyway, thank you for the tutorials!
I just would like to know where to download a Garmin software with maps to my location (Brazil).
Do you know any?
2010-01-05 23:18
2010-01-06 0:50
Now it is working fine. I closed all openned Tera Term programs and did the same again. It's ok.
I've downloaded the gpsVP but my Internet appear as 'error'.
Do you have any idea?
2010-01-06 1:20
2010-01-06 2:42
I did exactly as you told. Anyway, the internet appears always as 'Idle' and connection appears as 'No Fix' (or sometimes 'Fix').
In the Setup it is allowed the internet connection, and in the Settings, Port: COM4, Port speed: Default, Track Speed: 1, Proxy field is blank (I don't have a proxy). The detection of sattelites is Ok.
I don't know if it is because my internet access is by my simcard at the Globetrotter modem (same source of the GPS) or something else...
2010-01-06 10:54
Ok. First off, the Connection means you either have a Fix or No Fix. If No Fix, then you do not have enough satellites or strong enough signal to get a proper fix of your location. If you have Fix then all is OK.
The Internet Box is only to show when you are using your Internet connection to download the map tiles - don't worry if it says Error, it is not affecting your GPS. Select Display, then Untick Monitors Mode. You should now see a map..do you? Make sure the Garmin Maps is off, Go to Maps, Garmin Maps, and untick Show Garmin Maps. Then if you left mouse click and drag across the screen, new map tiles will appear as you move around.
Under Display, View, tick the Follow Cursor, and it will now track your position as you move around and leave a purple track showing your movements. You can zoom in and zoom out, and it will download updated maps. Once downloaded, they will be saved permanently and then no Internet connection required for this area.
Make sure you have a good view of the sky and satellites, if you are indoors then GPS doesn't work great, and you will probably bounce in and out of Fix and No Fix..this is normal for GPS.
Try the other Raster map types, Live.com satellite map is as good as Google Earth in some locations, and no probs downloading maps
But, bear in mind...this software is not for Turn by Turn Car navigation. It is great for boat Navigation, or Walking/Hiking, since you can set up Waypoints, and then Navigate directly there, showing your Course, and the Heading you should follow (Azimuth), remaining Distance etc.....but it is STRAIGHT LINE navigation.
2010-01-06 13:52
2010-01-06 15:00
No probs, it's all about sharing......
Got another neat little GPS prog you might want to have a look at call GOOPS. They have a basic free version which works really well. Go here:
Just set it up with COM4 as usual, and it automatically connects on startup, loads Google Earth and tracks your position live as you move around. Sadly you can't alter the zoom, tilt, direction etc.. without buying the full version, but not expensive....really neat to watch when driving around town. Who needs the "Google Nexus One"!!
2010-01-08 13:41
No way, dude.. I did everything but wasn't able to load the maps. I just can track my position and route, but in a blank screen.
Maybe there is no maps available to my region.
Anyway, I've installed a Garmin map and it's doing pretty good.
Thanks Nokkika for the tutorial and patiance!
2010-01-22 0:28
I've had the same blank screen in gpsVP, until I set up cache folder for raster maps.
Maps -> Raster maps -> Set raster cache folder
And point it to some place on HDD you intend to have gpsVP store map tiles. You can have that cache on SDHC card to free HDD.
2010-01-22 20:55 - edited 2010-01-22 20:57
I'm trying to have my A-GPS to work. As far as I understood following prerequisites should be met:
2010-10-15 17:10
I've implemented the full solution for using your Booklets' GPS device here: BookletGPS Tracker
It's freeware (Creative-Commons license) and written for my own belongings. Works together with Google Earth, produces NMEA output and is able to send geo-located tweets with twitter.
2010-11-09 18:21
Can you please tell me:
is it possible to run iGO or any other navi-soft on that Booklet 3G???
2011-01-31 23:08
get putty, it's free!
you can even get putty as a portableapp
I told putty to open terminal session on com port 5
function 10 on nokia booklet, make sure gps is on
in putty window type AT_OGPS=2
start microsoft streets, scan ports, gps show on com 4, select com 4.
make sure you are outside, and IT WORKS !!!!!!!
2011-02-04 0:05
I used to run iGO8 PC successfully in a car. You need to have booklet mounted close to windscreen of the car, as roof is screening satelites. And screen should be vertical (lid not closed) for better signal strength as GPS antennas are on the letf and right sides of the screen.
However be careful with iGO8 when travelling abroad. 2010 maps have a lot of bugs and you should watch where it navigates you to. I had Lviv-Sozopol-Lviv trip last summer and iGO8 on booklet helped greatly, but had to be monitored for correctness of route.
The only thing I was missing is touchscreen as big iGO8 on-screen controls are hard to control with touchpad while driving you better have navigator on the front seat assisting you in controlling iGO8.
Additionally speakers of Booklet are too quiet to be usable for voice navigation. I used Jabra Cruiser SP710 Bluetooth Speakerphone as perfect booklet companion, you can use its FM transmitter in the case you prefer your car stereo.
2011-07-26 20:34
Hi to all of u
If u like to use the option of the gps w/o use 3g network
Its simple all what u need is
1 teratem to enable in port 5 the gps cmd
2 IGO8 220.127.116.11883 PC Nav N Go
u can just download the softwere and edit u map w u are the u good to go


text:
Cellar/Tasting Notes The 2010 Psi has a more tightly wound bouquet than the 2009 with fresh blackberry, blueberry and vanilla essence that is well defined and harmonious. The palate is very well defined and the tannins, a little finer and more filigree than the 2009. It is fresh and natural, with precise dark berry and..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "Here the high alcohol does not obscure the layered fruits and overall complexity of this exceptional Cabernet. Thick, ripe and richly endowed, it keeps its black fruit, ripe tannins and liquorous barrel notes all in proportion, and pulls in top flight fruit from Champoux, Sagemoor, the estate..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "I was totally struck by the 2009 Grenache L'Ange Rouge, a wine that captivates all the senses. I hope readers can appreciate just how rare it is to encounter a Central Coast Grenache with this much sheer finesse. The purity of the fruit is simply striking. The 2009 clocks in at 15.8% alcohol,..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "Perhaps the greatest Chateauneuf du Pape Guigal has ever made (he agreed, by the way) is the voluptuously textured, opulent, nearly over the top 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape. Dense ruby/purple, with an exquisite nose of kirsch, blackberry, black raspberry, charcoal, licorice, and garrigue, this blend..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "There's a deep well of dark fruit on the nose, with crushed blackberry and hints of dark chocolate. Subtle and rich. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a long, long finish. Tight and powerful. Excellent length to this. —J.S."
Cellar/Tasting Notes "A distinctly toasty nose exhibits a touch of mint on the very ripe black fruit liqueur scented aromas. There is excellent volume to the very rich and full-bodied flavors that brim with an abundance of dry extract that pushes the otherwise very firm tannins to the background..."
Cellar/Tasting Notes "... One of the sleeper cuvees of the entire cellar, ground pepper intermixed with tapenade, creme de cassis, and smoky barbecue notes are followed by a wine with great fruit, good acidity, and striking minerality. It should drink well for a decade or more."
Cellar/Tasting Notes "Produced from 100% Shiraz, the 2009 Springflat casts a deep garnet-purple color, giving fragrant aromas of Indian spices, licorice, mulberries, dark chocolate and blackberry tart. Seductively rich and ripe, it has medium-firm velvety tannins, high acidity and a long berry-laced finish ..." (Lisa..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "...A blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc from this well-situated vineyard on the plateau of Pomerol, which is owned by Chantal Lebreton, this wine has 13.5% alcohol, somewhat low in this vintage, but it displays plenty of kirsch, sweet cherries and red currants along with some sandy/loamy..
Cellar/Tasting Notes ...this ripe, richly fruity wine has plenty of black cherry, black currant and cedary notes intermixed with some tobacco leaf and subtle background barrique smells. The wine is medium-bodied, possesses excellent concentration...


text:
Call (800) 956-3728 to get a quote or find an agent.
En españolOur highly skilled agents are on a mission to save you
money while delivering superior, personalized service.
Join LA Kings Captain, Dustin Brown, by signing the pledge to not text while driving.
Rest easy knowing your family is protected by one of America's most trusted insurance companies.
Mercury's local agents are here to help with all of your insurance needs and much more. Enter your zip code below to find one near you.


text:
When you have guests coming over at the last minute, one easy way to feed them is with a mix of sophisticated hors d'oeuvres.
New York chef David Bouley, above, recommends hors d'oeuvre-driven parties as an alternative to sit-down dinners, especially if you're catering to last-minute guests. Adrian Mueller for the Wall Street Journal
Indeed, David Bouley, chef of Bouley Restaurant and owner of Brushstroke in New York City, believes small bites of food are one of the secrets to entertaining well, whether you're in a time crunch or not.
David Bouley, Chef and Restaurateur
Throwing a party based on hors d'oeuvres instead of a seated dinner has other pluses, Mr. Bouley says.
"Guests don't feel like they're glued to a seat talking to the same people all night," he notes. "And you're giving them a range of things that they can try and eat."
An easy way to lend oomph to hors d'oeuvres is to take simple, fresh items, such as vegetables, fish, tofu or steak, and drizzle an unusual sauce over them to dress them up. Often, you can find the toppings in your pantry—or you can keep the sauces around the house for a few weeks, to be used in everyday cooking (in risottos, on meats) or as a last-minute addition.
Here, Mr. Bouley prepares Wellfleet oysters with fresh kiwi. Adrian Mueller for the Wall Street Journal
For example, Mr. Bouley says, he'll take juice from a citrus fruit such as blood orange, "cook it down to 50%, and use that as a sauce that I would mix with olive oil and a drop or two of vanilla oil." He puts that on top of sardines, Serrano ham or a bite-size piece of steak.
The chef uses hibiscus to make a tea that he turns into a sauce with kuzu, a Japanese mountain root used as a thickening agent. Mr. Bouley will drizzle that sauce on small pieces of a fish such as hamachi or add it to cooked rice to create "an exotic seasonal risotto" that can be served in cups set out with small spoons.
Or, he'll cook together dashi, a Japanese soup stock, and kuzu in a sauce that he jazzes up with a spoonful of Italian black-truffle pâté, which he keeps in his pantry, and a handful of bonito, a dried, fermented, flaked fish that can also be kept on hand.
Herb-baked shiitake mushroom with Fourme d'Ambert cheese Adrian Mueller for the Wall Street Journal
"That sauce can be put on anything," he says. "Fish, vegetables, mushrooms."
When planning his hors d'oeuvres, Mr. Bouley takes his menu cues from what he sees on the farm stands. Right now, he's excited about "winter vegetables, hibiscus and exotic citruses like kumquats," he says.
The chef places a premium on having enough variety and quantity of hors d'oeuvres for his guests, noting that he generally plans for at least 10 to 12 bites per person. These bites, too, should span a range of offerings that include vegetarian, protein-driven, seafood, starchy and light options—"you should have sweetness, salt, fat, some that are warm, some that fill you and some that give you energy."
Fresh oyster and kiwi, garnished with vanilla oil Adrian Mueller for the Wall Street Journal
Offering a good diversity of hors d'oeuvres also caters to the "range of allergies" that your guests may have, Mr. Bouley adds, noting that "some people don't eat shellfish, some don't eat red meat, certain people have no interest in dairy." He says he tries to make about 40% of his offerings vegetarian.
Still, there are a few crowd-pleasers that never fail him.
"You can cook fingerling potatoes, cut them up into little slices and put a little caviar on top with a couple of drops of vodka, salt and pepper," he says. "There isn't anyone who doesn't like that."
Smoked-salmon blinis with salmon caviar, citrus crème fraîche and white-truffle honey Adrian Mueller for the Wall Street Journal
Alternatively, he'll use a curry oil that he has made by combining a few tablespoons of curry powder with a small bottle of safflower oil and letting the mixture sit for a few weeks. When he's ready to use the oil, he blends it with some olive paste and adds that to fingerling potatoes, too.
When it comes to beverages, Mr. Bouley likes to serve cocktails that pick up on some of the flavors in his hors d'oeuvres. With his hibiscus bites, for example, he may serve hibiscus cocktails made with vodka or champagne.
"Finding that flavor in the savory and in your drink harmonizes the season," he says.
The key to pulling off a party that has so many moving parts is to keep each hors d'oeuvre simple, Mr. Bouley notes.
"Something basic like a slice of tomato with vanilla oil and a drop of raspberry vinegar on it is unbelievable—and how long does it take to do that?" he says. Or you can take a fresh oyster and serve it on a kiwi purée with a kiwi slice and a garnish.
The best part of such an event, Mr. Bouley says, is how it leaves your guests feeling at the end. "A meal should never make you feel like you need to take a nap," he says.
David Bouley's Wellfleet Oyster With Fresh Kiwi Recipe
3 Wellfleet oysters per person
Wash and clean oysters well. Open oysters and remove from shell. Chill oysters in refrigerator or in a bowl with ice. Discard top shell. Wash bottom shell and reserve in refrigerator or in a bowl with ice.
Kiwi Puree
1 kiwi for every 6 oysters
Squeeze and crush kiwi through a steel tea strainer or sieve. Reserve pulp. Chill puree in refrigerator or in a bowl with ice.
Kiwi Garnish
1 kiwi for every 8 oysters
Cut kiwi in quarters. Remove white stem that runs through center of kiwi. Slice lengthwise in 1/8" slices. Reserve on plate.
Putting It Together: Place kiwi puree in bottom of chilled oyster shell. Place chilled oyster on top of puree. Place slice of kiwi on top of oyster, covering the muscle to expose a clean oyster tummy. Garnish with a small finger of parsley leaf, or julienne of more esoteric microgreens such as hyssop or celery leaf.
Option: Add a drop of vanilla oil on top of kiwi after placed on top of oyster.
Corrections & Amplifications
David Bouley's first venture was Bouley Restaurant. An earlier version of this article incorrectly called Bouley Bakery his first venture.


text:
When it comes to finances, Plumas County can't seem to catch a break lately.
We are facing a potential $1.5 million budget deficit. And we will be tackling the problem without the aid of a chief financial officer or an elected auditor. The Board of Supervisors is scrambling to meet the challenge. But it is going to be a major challenge that likely will leave the county — and county workers — with more cutbacks and reduced services.
There is no promise that things are going to get better anytime soon. In fact, they just got worse.
The recent discovery of a 100-year-old leaking fuel tank buried under Dame Shirley Plaza might not seem like a big deal in the county's overall financial picture. But it is.
Removing the tank and replacing the contaminated soil could cost upward of $200,000. Even after the county's insurance pays its share, the county will still be left with a $100,000 bill.
The extent of the contamination isn't yet known. The underground plume of oil has been seeping northward toward West Main Street for decades. It has likely oozed under the county's planning department building. The cleanup will present significant logistical challenges. At least 500 tons of contaminated soil will have to be removed and replaced.
The irony of the situation is that the reason the tank — a remnant of the old Quincy Hotel — was discovered was that the county and the State Administrative Office of the Courts were conducting soil testing in preparation for a new county courthouse.
The county was expecting to sell the Dame Shirley land to the state for about $1 million. The supervisors were hoping the $1 million infusion to the county general fund would help solve the budget problem, at least for another year.
But two weeks ago Gov. Jerry Brown slashed the state's court budget, putting construction of 50 new courthouses on hold indefinitely — including Quincy's. County Facilities Director Joe Wilson told the board "it could be several years" before the county gets a new courthouse.
In reality, the governor's budget cut is costing Plumas County about $1.1 million: the $1 million we aren't getting from the land sale plus the $100,000 we are spending to remove the tank from the land we aren't selling. It has been rumored that the $1 million sale figure was much more than the county would realistically receive from the state. But getting nothing at all is a big loss for us.
Representatives from the Administrative Office of the Courts said the construction of the $30 million courthouse would be done with local contractors. That badly needed income would have been a major boost to the local economy.
It has been suggested that Plumas County should bill the state for the Dame Shirley Plaza rehabilitation. But the odds of the cash-strapped state coming up with the cash are probably slim to none.
Just like the state's inmate realignment, this is another cost the county is going to have to absorb. We can only hope that more fiscal landmines don't materialize in the near future. We simply can't afford it.
- County accepts unconventional rent payment, but won't do it again
- Blood drive rescheduled for Jan. 2
- CHP officers collecting donations for Quincy Thrift
- Firefighters from around the county battle downtown blaze
- Man charged with murder in death of toddler
- Sheriff wins approval to hire three deputies
- Health care district's audit reveals ability to continue operations
- Incline Village author signs books in Quincy
- Downtown businesses destroyed in Sunday morning fire
- Quincy glistens for Christmas Sparkle
But I guess not, Board of Sups decide corporations are corrupt.
Add comment
Feather Publishing wants to encourage dialogue and debate that leads to greater understanding of the news and events that affect our community. Our goal is to elevate the daily conversation on the news we report.
By posting on Plumasnews.com stories, you agree to the following:
• Comments will be civil. This means comments should be relevant and contain no abusive or profane language or personal attacks. This includes any sort of personal attack — including, but not limited to the people in our stories, the journalists who report these stories, or anyone else in this community. Comments may be deleted at the sole discretion of the Feather Publishing.
• Comments should address the subject matter of the article being commented on. This is not a chat room.
• Comments cannot include solicitation or advertising of products or services.
• Comments can not include any language or links to material that is libelous, defamatory, obscene, harmful, vulgar, threatening, tortuous, harassing, abusive, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, racially or ethnically objectionable, or otherwise illegal.
• Commenters cannot post in a manner than purports or pretends to be someone else whether that is another reader on this site, a public figure, celebrity, elected official, etc
• Commenters cannot self-promote with links to your own blog or website.
• Commenters cannot post derogatory comments on stories in which a person has recently died. Feather Publishing has a no-tolerance policy regarding this.
The publisher of Plumasnews.com retains the right to remove posts that we believe have violated any of these terms.


text:
recipe reviews for:
"By varying the fruit a bit, this salad can work for all seasons. Passion fruit make a great addition if they are available. In the summer, add lots of fresh berries and melons. In the winter, try adding dried cranberries or apricots. Fresh juice adds a bit of bite and also keeps the fruit from turning if you are making this ahead."
My Profile | Cooks I Like Reviews | Photos | Recipes | Menus | Blog
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Cooking Level: Expert
Get the season's best recipes for holiday feasting.
Holiday cookies, cakes, pies, and breads. Get recipes and inspiration.
Get time-saving recipes to save your busy life.
An amazing main dish salad that stars grilled chicken and fresh seasonal fruit.
A fruit and romaine salad with a tangy lemon and poppyseed dressing.
Pistachio pudding mix combines with whipped topping and lots of fruit.


text:
- Friday 13 December 2013
- My Account
- Logout
- Register
- Login
Free Online Games
Friday 03 July 2009
elephant appealThe first 23 lots in our charity auction have now gone. But there are 22 more still up for grabs
musicPolice chief rejects rappers' claims that his work is as dangerous as law enforcement or military service
comedy'Fresh Meat' star sees off stiff competition from Alan Carr, David Mitchell, Graham Norton, Lee Mack and Sarah Millican to win top prize
healthJames Bond's alcohol consumption puts him at 'high risk' of cirrhosis, tremors... and impotence
Now that an oil trader's drinking has got him sacked, will we all have to make do with an afternoon latte?
Chiwetel Ejiofor and Idris Elba get nods for Best Actor, which no black Brit has ever won
Geoffrey Macnab reviews The Desolation of Smaug - the meat in Peter Jackson's Hobbit sandwich
- 1 French café starts charging extra to rude customers
- 2 Sun will 'flip upside down' within weeks, says Nasa
- 3 Australia incest case: Deformed children found in remote farming community after generations of inbreeding
- 4 Physicists discover 'clearest evidence yet' that the Universe is a hologram
- 5 Fox News presenter tells viewers it is a 'fact' that both Jesus and Santa Claus are white
Five things to do for a fiver in London this December
This Christmas, you can park in one of NCP's ten most popular London car parks for just £5 for six hours of parking at selected times during weekdays and the weekend.
Enter the latest Independent competitions
Win anything from gadgets to five-star holidays on our competitions and offers page.
Business videos from commercial thought leaders
Watch the best in the business world give their insights into the world of business.


text:
Friday: 9 AM–6 PM
Saturday: 9 AM–3 PM
Sunday: 2 PM–5 PM
The Mahomet Public Library welcomes the use of its Meeting Room and Study Room.
The Meeting Room seats 65 people comfortably and may be used for events sponsored by non-profit groups based in Mahomet Township or by non-profit groups with a majority of their partcipants from Mahomet. The Study Room, which seats 6 people, may be used for small group quiet study.
Meetings must be free and open to the public. The rooms may not be used for private social functions, such as showers or birthday parties.
For more information regarding the use of the Meeting and Study Rooms, please read our Meeting Room Policy and Study Room Policy. To reserve the Meeting Room, download the Meeting Room Use Agreement, complete it, and return it to the Library.
Please note that our room policies and the meeting room agreement were updated in July, 2011. If you have used the room in the past, you may need to review the current policies before signing an agreement.
Attachment | Size |
Study Room Policy July 2011.pdf | 396.05 KB |
Meeting Room Policy July 2011.pdf | 560.02 KB |
Meeting Room Use Agrmt July 2011.pdf | 461.66 KB |


text:
Lovesick Blues is Chris Stamey's first full-length release since A Question of Temperature, his 2005 collaboration with Yo La Tengo. The new album follows on the heels of Falling Off the Sky, the long-awaited, much-acclaimed reunion album of the dB's, as well as Stamey's involvement as musical director and orchestrator for a series of all-star concert performances of Big Star's classic Third album in New York, London, Austin and Carrboro, NC.
Saturday, February 16, 2013 - 9:30 pm
Joe's Pub
New York, NY 10001


text:
We stumbled across this place by accident, as there was some fair on in the area which had booked out most of the accommodation for the region. We were recommended to head to Yungaburra from Atherton - which is only a 10 min drive - and were pleasantly surprised when we came across this place. Eden House Retreat and Mountain... More
- Also Known As:
- Eden Hotel Retreat And Mountain
- Eden Resort Retreat And Mountain
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
- Eden House Retreat & Mountain Spa offers secluded, luxury accommodation in the heart of historic Yungaburra Village. Featuring a Dining Room offering fresh, local country style cuisine and the region's leading Day Spa, it is the ideal retreat to relax and indulge. Escape to Eden House- it's all about you. ... more less
- Reservation Options:
- TripAdvisor is proud to partner with Booking.com, Travelocity, Expedia and Hotels.com so you can book your Eden House Retreat and Mountain Spa reservations with confidence. We help millions of travellers each month to find the perfect hotel for both holiday and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers.


text:
Annie Dookhan, the former state chemist who has sparked a scandal that may undo thousands of drug convictions in Massachusetts, is scheduled to be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court today on charges of witness intimidation and falsifying her academic record, according to law enforcement officials familiar with the case. State Police assigned to Attorney General Martha Coakley's office obtained the criminal complaints and an arrest warrant today and are expected to take Dookhan into custody at her home in Franklin, according to multiple law enforcement sources.
BostonGlobe.comSubscriber Log-in
Contact us for help
- Phone
Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 7:30 a.m.- 12:00 noon
- Chat
Monday-Sunday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.