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But apparently, even a magnanimous act like going door-to-door to share some Christmas cheer is not immune to a little bit of fun competition. This Sunday, Dec. 15, Edley's Bar-B-Que at at 908 Main St. will host a day of caroling, barbecue and holiday family festivities to benefit Fannie Battle's monthlong Caroling for Kids initiative. Here's the skinny on the event:
Festivities begin at 2 p.m. at Edley's East, with the Battle of the Carolers kicking off at 3 p.m.; attendees will enjoy seasonal festivities during the day such as photos with Santa (pitmaster Bret Tuck). Between 2 and 6 p.m. Edley's will serve a buffet of house favorites including pulled pork, half-chickens and sides for $12. The traditional Edley's menu will also be available. During the event, 10% of proceeds from all purchases (plus additional caroler tipping) benefit Fannie Battle. Of this day of caroling for a cause, Edley's founder Catharine Newman says "We're proud to rally behind Fannie Battle and the incredible longtime work they've done for Nashville's children in need. We hope to make this a memorable day and are looking forward to raising funds for this wonderful organization."
What a great way to take the kids for the annual Santa photo, get some excellent barbecue and help a good cause at the same time!
Actually, the Spinellis are handling the first one themselves as they present a traditional Italian Christmas Eve "Feast of the Seven Fishes" dinner. To allow their patrons and the restaurant staff to spend time with their families, perl is planning their dinner for Saturday, Dec. 21, starting at 6 p.m.. Ticket prices are $75/person and include a seven-course meal and nonalcoholic beverages. The event will be at perl, a BYOB establishment, and there will be no corkage fee for this event. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (615) 646-1390 or emailing firstname.lastname@example.com. Check out the menu:
Frankly, in my experience, few restaurant dishes get botched as frequently as fried green tomatoes. I really like Etch, but the fried green tomatoes I had as part of chicken entrée were not good. Granted, they were advertised as tempura green tomatoes, but regardless, the tomato inside was nearly solid as a rock.
My favorite iteration of the Southern specialty can be found at Lockeland Table, served as a part of the restaurant's Bibb wedge salad. They are thinly sliced, lightly breaded, cooked until tender, served with pepper jelly. Nothing fancy, but perfectly executed. I've had decent ones at Arnold's, though they can skew a little salty.
My Bites compatriot Dana Kopp Franklin says Merchants does a fine job with fried green tomatoes. I have not tried them there.
Who serves your favorite fried green tomatoes? And what are your criteria for properly executed fried green tomatoes?
What else is on your mind?
[ Tea Party sirens go off ]
I mean Mexican restaurants. Specifically, upscale Mexican. I was thinking about this a lot while working on the review for Saint Añejo, the new M Street cantina that recently opened.
(I don't want to belabor Saint Añejo it too much. I loved the space and the service, didn't like the food. You can read about it here.)
I haven't been to Alegria yet in Green Hills. Carrington went last year and liked it: "To be sure, Alegria's cuisine is more than just a bean-and-cheese-slathered sidekick to its strawberry-, jalapeno-, cilantro- and peach-infused margaritas."
Opinions seem pretty divided on Cantina Laredo in the Gulch. I know some people who swear by it and others who won't go back. I can take it or leave it, but that's just my point: There's a dearth of really refined places, much less any that delve into regional specialties.
It just takes one trip down Nolensville Road to know that Nashville has a wealth of great Mexican and Central American options. But that's not what I'm talking about here. How many Mexican/Tex-Mex menus elsewhere in the city run the predictable gamut of tacos-fajitas-enchiladas-burritos-carne-asada-insert-dish-here? Most.
And it's not that there's anything particularly wrong with that — I've spent time in a couple of Las Palmas locations, so I'm no aesthete, here — but where is the place that is willing to use Mexican cuisine as a viewpoint and not a set of handcuffs to the same menu we've been eating off of for years?
If you're a Top Chef fan, you've probably seen the work of Carlos Gaytan, whose Mexique in Chicago marries technique honed in French restaurants with a point of view that is uniquely Mexican. The result? A Michelin star this year and last. I think Nashville would go nuts for that kind of place.
What do you think? Is there a place that I'm missing? Do you have a go-to place for really good Mexican?
The result is a nice, light wine that is enjoyable and easy to drink. I recently brought my review bottle to a dinner of (vegetarian) Indian food — thinking that the pairing would be appropriate — but we finished the wine before we were even seated. It starts fruity with a hint of honey and finishes with a taste of citrus, but it's still rather dry. I didn't feel a spike in my blood sugar like I do with some whites, though its drinkability let it sneak up on me. I had to slow my roll at the beginning of my second glass.
Overall, it works quite well with light hors d'oeuvres but would also pair quite nicely with a dinner of pasta, fish, and/or light meats. It also stands on its own. At roughly $15-ish per bottle, it's certainly worth a try.
If you prefer a red — or your occasion calls for it — Masi produces a sister wine to the Masianco, a red dubbed Campofiorin (actually Masi's first "Supervenetian"). The Campofiorin is more commonly known (from other vintners) as Ripasso, but the Masi wine is made from Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes, with a portion of the grapes dried and shriveled for a second fermentation.
My review wine was the Campofiorin 2009, which was a very pleasant and drinkable wine, though best paired with hard cheeses instead of light hors d'oeuvres or on its own. It's defintely suitable to eat with a hearty Italian cuisine or rich holiday dinners that include roasted or grilled meats. The wine is a deep red with notes of cherry and spices, finishing with a hint of chocolate. It was clear from the taste why the Campofiorin is one of Masi's most popular wines. Retail price hovers around $18 per bottle, so it's a perfect holiday dinner party wine.
For the official grand opening, The Southern Steak and Oyster will be providing the eats, and Elizabeth Eckert and The Gypsy Hombres will entertain the crowd from 5 to 9 p.m. Tennessee Brew Works' variety of beers has started to show up at growler fill stations, bars and restaurants all over town, so it's easier than ever to try out some of their wares. For more info, visit tnbrew.com.
Kennard will start work on Jan. 20, the mayor's office said today. In the announcement of her appointment, Mayor Karl Dean alluded to the Farmers' Market's role in tourism and promoting Nashville's current momentum as a food city.
"The Farmers' Market is a gem in our city and seeing it become a major attraction and gathering place is important to me," Dean said in the release. "Tasha comes to us with the ability and energy to further develop the Farmers' Market into a premier destination where local residents and visitors have access to fresh, local produce, diverse dining options and workshops that educate on choosing and preparing healthy food. I appreciate the Farmers' Market Board for sharing this vision with me and bringing Tasha on board to help us realize it."
Kennard had been with Second Harvest for eight years. Her projects included fundraising campaigns, volunteer services programs and Together We Grow, a children's container garden and nutrition program serving at-risk youth in Davidson County.
"I love this restaurant," Anderson says of Catbird Seat. But he also loves his fiancée Malone, named a 2013 Best New Chef in Food & Wine. "I was also getting offers to open my own place in Minnesota. It just made more sense for me to move there than for her to move here."
Anderson said the concept and business plan for his new restaurant in Minnesota are set; he's working to flesh out the financing and select the right space.
Opened in 2011 to near universal acclaim, The Catbird Seat quickly shot to prominence on both the local and national dining scene. It was a unique setup, with Anderson sharing the chef duties with Josh Habiger at the center of a 32-seat chef's bar above the Patterson House in Midtown. The restaurant was named a finalist for a James Beard award as best new restaurant in America.
The Catbird Seat also began showing up in seemingly every national publication that covers dining, with magazines from Food & Wine to Esquire writing about the restaurant's unique setup: two chefs cooking in a tiny, open kitchen before patrons. At a flat $100 per customer for a set tasting menu (and optional beverage pairings), it was like nothing else in Nashville dining (and pretty novel in the nation as a whole).
The good news for Catbird fans is that its owners at Strategic Hospitality plan to continue the restaurant. The company released this statement today:
Nashville has had a few decent spots for aspiring chefs to learn the trade, but with the rapid expansion of the hospitality industry, many of the graduates have been immediately pulled into hotel and convention center kitchens. (Not that there's anything wrong with that. It's a gig.)
Nashville restaurateur Randy Rayburn has been instrumental in working to expand the educational opportunities for aspiring chefs, and he was acknowledged for his efforts with the honor of having the cooking school at Nashville State Community College (Nashville Tech to old heads like me) named after him. But his work didn't stop there, and last month Mayor Karl Dean, Randy Rayburn, Nashville State representatives, Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation and Company executives unveiled the new culinary arts facility at the Southeast Campus of Nashville State Community College near Hickory Hollow.
Now morning television has taken notice, and Today has selected them to take part in a "Marketing Makeover" segment for small businesses across the country that are looking to take their business to the next level. Marketing guru Martin Lindstrom will spend a day working with the Worleys to discover the ins and outs of their operation and then suggest a new branding for their business. While I'm personally quite fond of Biscuit Love, it never hurts to have a professional make some suggestions. (But if it ends up as "Biscuitopia" or he changes the "c" to an uppity "q" in the word "biscuit," I'll take umbrage.)
The new branding will be released in a Marketing Makeover Reveal Party at White's Mercantile in 12South today, Dec. 11, from 4 to 8 p.m., and the Worleys would love to have a good local crowd there to share in the excitement. The Today show's correspondent Erica Hill will be the reporter covering the piece, and they'll be filming her segments from 4 to 6, so come early.
Here are the details:
White's Mercantile
2908 12th Ave. S.
Nashville, TN 37204
Time: Dinner service from 4-8 p.m., with live music
Don't bother to bring one of those annoying signs that people always wave behind Al Roker's head. Nobody really cares that the Pink Hat Society of Hattiesburg, Miss., is "taking on Manhattan."

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You probably recognize Francia Raisa as Adrian Lee from ABC Family's The Secret Life of the American Teenager. Her portrayal on Secret Life landed her an ALMA Award nomination, a Gracie Award and a 2012 Teen Choice Award.
Now, the 25-year-old California-born beauty of Honduran and Mexican descent, is back with ABC Family starring alongside Mike "The Miz" Mizanin in the network's latest "Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas" film, Christmas Bounty.
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Eva Longoria hasn't always been lucky in love, but it doesn't mean the 38-year-old Mexican-American beauty has given up hope on finding the right one! From Eduardo Cruz to Mark Sanchez, here is Eva's love life in 7 clicks:
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Eva and the General Hospital star eloped to Las Vegas in 2002, but after two years of marriage, the couple decided to part ways. The Devious Maids producer said that she was just too young at the time.
Ay ay ay ay... sometimes, we're just so saddened by our fellow Americans' ignorance we can't help but shake our heads and wonder when times will change. Last night, Pitbull hosted the American Music Awards. While we could sit here and debate if he did a worthwhile job or not, it seems there were some that couldn't help but take to Twitter to voice their opinions on the hosting choice, NOT for how well he hosted–but for the fact that he is Latino.
We've all heard the horror stories: Katy Perry refuses to allow any carnations in her fitting rooms. Nicki Minaj doesn't allow people to take pictures with her or of her. Some stars are simply impossible to please.
But what about our favorite Latinos? It seems they aren't exempt from diva syndrome, either. From Mariah Carey to Jennifer Lopez, these stars have made some ridiculous demands:
A pink red carpet...and live kittens?
Mariah Carey is the official Queen of Divas. In 2005, she asked London's Baglioni Hotel to roll out a red carpet, lined with white candles, so she could make a grand entrance...at 2am! Unfortunately, the madness doesn't end there. Carey asked a Westfield Mall in London to charter her a pink Rolls-Royce, roll out a pink red carpet, and erect a pink-podium for a scheduled appearance to turn on the mall's Christmas lights. Reportedly, she also asked for live white kittens and doves to be released during the event! Qué? Due to health and safety reasons, the mall was obligated to reject her bizarre request.
Hawaiian tap water must be laced with enchanted musical pixie dust. How else would you explain the Hernandez siblings—singing sisters Jaime, Tiara, Tahiti, Presley…oh, and their brother, Grammy Award–winning virtuoso Bruno Mars?
Jaime, Mid- 30s:
As the oldest of the group, Jaime takes on the role of the nurturer. She cites their mother, Bernadette Hernandez, who passed away from a brain aneurysm in June, as their artistic inspiration. "Our family did a show called The Love Notes about doo-wop music, and our mom would always make us harmonize," says Jaime, who is the mother of two boys, ages 14 and 7. "Our mom would say, 'We're going to sing 'Going to the Chapel.' She would give us each parts and we would sing along."
It was fun on the set of Wednesday night's X Factor and the boys of One Direction made a special appearance and we had a chance to chat with them!
While doing our best to keep it strictly professional, we couldn't help but gush over the roughly smooth British boy bad, who, thanks to the UK version of the X Factor, are now gracing our screens, walls, notebooks, lockers, tumblr, and Twitter newsfeeds.


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June 23, 1995
The Director of Insurance finds as follows:
American Skandia Life Assurance Corporation (Skandia) has been offering an "Exchange Program" in conjunction with the sale of annuities in this state under which Skandia reimburses a policyholder for the surrender charge the policyholder incurs when canceling an existing annuity with another insurance company and placing it with Skandia.
In response to a complaint received by the Division of Insurance (Division), the Division requested information from Skandia regarding this program and how it operates. The Division also requested copies of the forms with form numbers of all products containing an exchange program provision that have been filed in Alaska. To date, Skandia has not provided copies of such forms to the Division.
The Division has analyzed Skandia's information regarding the exchange program and has determined that the benefit conferred under the program constitutes an impermissible rebate in violation of AS 21.36.100 and unfairly discriminates against policyholders in violation of AS 21.36.090. The program also does not meet the requirements of AS 21.36.110(l), which recognizes an exception to the discrimination and rebate statutes, because it is not fair and equitable to all policyholders. Under this program, those who benefit from an exchange receive a credit that may be partially funded by policyholders surplus money. Since all policyholders do not realize a similar benefit, the program fails to treat policyholders equitably. Moreover, not all policyholders who qualify for the exchange program will receive a credit because some annuity exchanges will not be subject to any surrender charge.
The Director hereby orders:
Pursuant to AS 21.42.120 and 21.42.130, any previous approval of any and all forms containing an exchange program used by Skandia in Alaska is withdrawn. No forms with exchange provisions may be used by Skandia in the State of Alaska unless specific approval of the provision is granted by the Director at a future time.
This order takes effect July 10, 1995.
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Your Window Regulator is what raises and lowers your window (with some help from your window motor if you have power windows). If your window is having difficulty going up and down, chances are it is the regulator that needs replacing and not the motor.
It's important to check and maintain worn window guides, tracks, and seals. The majority of window regulator failures are a result of a lack of inner door maintenance. You'll find that some basic maintenance goes a long way to help keep your power window system in proper working order. In most cases the existing regulator and guide components have worn simultaneously and may provide satisfactory performance until the regulator eventually fails due to another part in the system failing because it is completely worn out. The life span of a new window regulator will be greatly shortened if your vehicle has worn, dry or dirty guides and tracks. The operation of your window must be carefully inspected before installing this part. Any worn components must be replaced prior to installing this regulator, make sure everything is serviced, cleaned, lubricated and adjusted to manufacturer's specs. It's possible that warranty claims will be denied if these procedures are skipped.
About Genuine Volkswagen
The original parts used by Volkswagen to build your car are available as replacement parts under the "Genuine Volkswagen" brand. Manufactured under the direction of Volkswagen, expect excellent quality and a premium price since these parts are exclusively available through the Volkswagen Dealership network. You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your Volkswagen are not necessarily manufactured by Volkswagen. No cause for concern, as Volkswagen designs the part, hires a manufacturer and ensures its quality to you, including a 1 year warranty. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for Volkswagen for decades and are experts in their own right. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) or OES (Original Equipment Suppliers), and are often brands you recognize including Hella, Bosch, Bilstein and Lemforder. Don't be surprised to open that Genuine Volkswagen parts box and find a Bosch branded part inside. If you are looking to buy Genuine Volkswagen Parts online then you've come to the right place. FCP Euro offers both types of product – Genuine Volkswagen and OEM/OES - from brands we trust to use on our own cars. If you have any questions on what options are available to you, just give us a call, we are happy to help.
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Since 1986 FCP has specialized in replacement car parts for European and Import vehicles. We are recognized in the enthusiast community as being the source for Genuine and OEM quality parts at the best possible price. We source and ship globally and often buy directly from the factory so we can pass the savings on to you. We only sell parts we would use on our own cars and we back them with a one year guarantee. We have over 100,000 parts on our site for European and Asian Imports, so if you can't find it here, call us at 877-634-0063 and chances are our bilingual US based support team can get it for you. At FCP cars are more than transportation or a business, it's our passion.
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I guess this would be Gwen Stefani's way of confirming a pregnancy?
Rachel Zoe shows off her fake pregnant stomach. Oh, she is pregnant but brings out the big bump so people don't ask why she is so skinny. Speaking of skinny look how skinny Nicole Richie is.
Demi Moore was there and looked lonely.
Hello Charlize Theron.
Freida Pinto and Dev Patel look like they got back together or she stopped cheating at least.
Alessandra Ambrosio showed up solo at the event.
Amy Adams dropped off her kid and came in a dress that looks remarkably see through but I don't think it actually is.
Long time never see on a red carpet for Courteney Cox.
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Most may not admit it, but North Americans pay a lot of attention to their sweat. Yet an outsider looking in could be easily confused by the typical Westerner's seemingly conflicting attitudes and behaviors regarding his or her own perspiration. On one hand, in a carefully constructed effort to sell antiperspirants and deodorants, our society decries sweating as being undesirable, uncivilized and a potential cause for painful public embarrassment. And, on the other, we embrace opportunities to "work up a sweat" through physical activity such as going one-on-one on the basketball court, weightlifting, and partaking in videotape exercise programs fronted by commercially successful fitness gurus. (Think "Sweating to the Oldies" and Richard Simmons.) Yes, it's a complicated relationship we have with our sweat, but, if we understand basic human biology, one fact is clear: Sweating is a natural, necessary function of the human body upon which our comfort, health, and, indeed, our very survival depend. The act of perspiration performs several important functions: it helps the body remove excess water; it helps the body rid itself of excess heat, and it's one of the main ways in which the body removes waste products like ammonia and uric acid. As Dr. Nenah Sylver points out in her book The Holistic Handbook of Sauna Therapy, the body is always eliminating water through the skin. "When the external temperature is comfortable, the fluid output called insensible sweat (meaning 'not easily sensed') amounts to anywhere from one-and-one-half pints to a quart a day," writes Sylver. "Although not enough for us to notice, this small amount is very important since, along with oil secretions, it helps to keep the skin moist and prevents drying and cracking." Sensible perspiration, continues Sylver, is the "plentiful, running-down-your face kind of sweat that occurs during body heating." It is through this sensible perspiration that our body attends to temperature regulation and flushes out large amounts of water and waste that can include toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and other impurities. The skin is the largest organ of the body, weighing about six pounds and averaging about 20 square feet in area. There are 625 sweat glands in an average square inch of skin, or approximately 2.5 million sweat glands in the average person. The kidneys, bowel and lungs eliminate most of the body's water, but, given the opportunity, the body can eliminate up to 30 percent of all waste through sweating. The skin is sometimes called "the third kidney" because of this remarkable capability to assist kidney function and prevent the kidneys from becoming overloaded. Those 2.5 million or so sweat glands comprise two groups: eccrine sweat glands and apocrine sweat glands. Found in abundance around the genitals and under the arms, apocrine sweat glands end in hair follicles and release the perspiration through the openings for the hair. While Sylver notes that the apocrine sweat glands contain tiny muscles that create "goosebumps" when the person is cold, emotionally uneasy, or sexually aroused, author Mikkel Aaland states in his book Sweat that apocrine sweat glands are "activated only by emotional stimuli (and) carry a faint scent whose purpose is believed to arouse the sex drive." Eccrine sweat glands are distributed over the total body surface, but they are particularly plentiful on the hands, soles of the feet, and forehead. They lead directly to the pores or openings of the skin and release the perspiration through the pores. Eccrine sweat is clear and odorless; bacteria on the skin and hair create the odor typically associated with sweat. One of the chief functions of eccrine sweat is to cool the body as it evaporates. Eccrine sweat glands, for the most part, respond to heat; according to Aaland, however, there are eccrine sweat glands on the palms of your hands and soles of your feet that react to emotional stimuli. "Like the baseball batter who wets his hands for a better grip, it is believed these sweat glands were intended to provide us with a good grip on clubs, rocks or vines when our survival often depended upon them," Aaland writes. "Sweat glands on the feet provided greater traction when it came time to run." Given the vital functions and proven health benefits of sweating, it should come as no surprise that so many cultures place sweat baths among the cherished rituals and age-old practices that help to define and distinguish them. Whether it is in the Russian banya, the Islamic hammam, the Jewish shvitz, the Native American sweat lodge or the Finnish sauna, healthy sweating is both highly sought after and greatly celebrated throughout the world. And such facilities as those previously mentioned, writes Darren Buford in Body Sense magazine, are not only means for cleansing the physical body, but are "seen as instruments for relaxation and as symbols of transformation – a cleansing of the mind as well." The transformation may be due to more than just the heavy sweating that takes place in these high-temperature hideaways. According to Stephen Colmant of Oklahoma State University, "A fundamental way our brains function is through the attraction and repulsion of negative and positive ions. The splashing of superheated rocks in a sauna or sweat lodge produces an abundance of negative ions, which promote feelings of refreshment and well-being as well as improved work efficiency. If air is charged with few negative ions and too many positives, humans become anxious, fatigued and tense. The blockage of positive ion build-up and retention of negative ions have long been identified as important in the treatment of numerous psychiatric disorders." So revelatory were these findings that certain sauna and electric sauna stove manufacturers were compelled to reevaluate and redesign their products to ensure they met the new expectations of concerned consumers. As it turned out, many electric sauna stoves had been releasing more positive ions into the air than negatives, and poor ventilation was also cited to be a cause of positive ion build-up inside certain saunas. If your sauna is properly designed, constructed, installed and equipped, and your health does not preclude you from using it on a regular basis, sweat baths have the potential to bring greater health, happiness and harmony to your life. In addition to providing relaxation, promoting clarity of mind, and helping to cleanse your body of toxins of both internal and external origin, following a moderate program of sweat sessions in a hot sauna has been credited with helping to relieve stress, reduce pain, increase blood circulation and cardiovascular strength, improve lung function, and strengthen the body's immune system by increasing its white blood cell count. As Dr. Sherry Rogers writes in her book Detoxify or Die, "Sweating is a God-given mechanism, but it must be done properly and safely to be successful." If you are interested in tapping the full power of perspiration through the utilization of a sauna, be sure to consult with a qualified health professional before committing to a purchase or program. Through consultation with your physician, you may learn of some personal health considerations that will influence your options and impact your decision. If that is not the case and your plans do meet with your physician's complete approval, then always remember this sentiment expressed by sports commentator Heywood Hale Broun: "Sweat is the cologne of accomplishment." As research findings and other evidence continue to reveal, you can certainly accomplish a lot while enjoying the seemingly simple pleasures of a sweat bath. |


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Welcome to the Center.
Here in the Irene Howell Assistive Technology Center, we are dedicated to professional development, research and service around assistive technology topics and issues.
What is assistive technology?
According to the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, it is "any product, device or equipment … used to maintain, increase or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities".
Put simply, these products enhance the independence of people with disabilities in daily living activities, communication and learning. Assistive devices can help improve physical or mental functioning, prevent the worsening of a condition, strengthen a weakness, or improve a person's capacity to learn.
Our foremost goal is to prepare professionals at the university level to serve individuals in need of assistive technology services and devices.
We currently (2010-2011) serve students taking classes throughout the College of Education and groups of teachers from Pitt County Schools. These professionals receive training on assistive technology devices and applications – training that includes interactive, hands-on experiences. Over the next 3 years (2014) we will be expanding our services until our training includes classes across the entire campus.
Another way that we teach professionals about assistive technologies is to work in partnerships to serve students from the ECU campus in need of assistive technologies themselves - especially those with learning disabilities from the STEPP Program and Disability Support Services.
A secondary goal of the Assistive Technology Center is to conduct research.
We continue to develop and maintain partnerships with both private and public entities in order to support research projects. See our brochures for more information about those projects or how to become involved.
The Center contains 4 different interactive exhibit areas dedicated to professional ongoing development. Each of the exhibit areas provides opportunities for users to interact with and/or create educational materials using some type of assistive technology.
A third goal is to provide direct service to clients and the community.
We provide direct service to clients from the community if they meet one of two criteria: (1) they are a part of training for professionals; or (2) they are served on a fee-for-service basis.
The Center contains four interactive exhibit areas dedicated to professional ongoing development. Each of the exhibit areas provides opportunities for users to interact with and/or create educational materials using some type of assistive technology.


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[PAUL] "We have a friend list system which will help you keep track of your friends who are online and playing the game. From the friend list, you can invite people to a chat group. You can then join a match with everyone in that chat group no matter what its size is (up to 12 players).
1v1 private chat and group chat will all be ready for you on launch. We will be adding additional functionality to this as the game grows."
[NEODYM] "Will there be friendly fire? Will there be a way to play on servers without FF?"
[GARTH] "There is friendly fire; though we have looked at options for non-friendly fire matches, we have no concrete plans to do so at this time. We have found that having FF on encourages more thoughtful and planned play, resulting in everyone having more fun.
Plus, you get to leg Paul when the game starts.
[VEXGRAVE LARS] "Will there be dramatic dynamic weather with effects on gameplay? Like limiting vision in fog etc..?"
[GARTH] "Yes, there will be dynamic weather such as rain, fog, etc. Fog will obscure vision and make for much more 'oh crap!' matches, where you suddenly find yourself walking into the enemy. It makes things a lot more tactical, and slows matches down. Also Lights love it
I'll be adding a new Q&A shortly, stay tuned and thanks for your interest!
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I love you Garth for informative and fun answer,yeah now I support FF when I think I can leg Paul,totaly worth it
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Really thought I was going to die before seeing this in a decent game.
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Prosperity Park, on 22 May 2012 - 12:50 PM, said:
There are chords in dubstep? If Paul does the music, can we call it Thub-step?
Gigaton, on 22 May 2012 - 12:52 PM, said:
I think it's kind of the point of multiple optic modes....can't see via the old MK I's...time to switch to Magnetometer...
(let's hope the Sun len's flare on the desert planet is holy eye breaking, also we need some dusk/night fighting).
Posted 22 May 2012 - 12:57 PM
Great info, looking forward to the weather effects.
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Weather - Shoot 'n scoot plus peek-a-boo makes for fun Light play.
Posted 22 May 2012 - 01:09 PM
But reading your comment about legging paul got me thinking.
How will you handle griefers how TK's on purpose?
Will there be a penalty for YOU as a player for damagin or even killing your own team mates?
Will repeted offenders get a more severe punishment?
Will griefers be kicked from the game?
(I am a regular Battlefield-3 player, and although I think it is good when there are admins around to kick griefers who TK and TK to get vehicles, I HATE those servers wich autokicks you after X-amount of Team Kills. Sometimes in 64-player matches it is just unavoidable. People just run in front of your gun when you put down suppressive fire with a MG or some cowboy tries to plant C4 on a tank at just the same moment you fire off an RPG at it. Those things can not be helped and an Autokick might not always be so good)
Posted 22 May 2012 - 01:19 PM
Friend system to let up to 12 friends play together is good news indeed! Can't wait to see fog and rain in action.
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Director: | Deepa Mehta |
Genres: | Bollywood, Drama, Romance, World Cinema |
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Rental release: | 29 Aug 2006 |
Main languages: | Hindi |
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India, 1938. A dozen widows live together in penury on an ashram in Banares.
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I want to love the films of Deepha Mehta, I really do. I loath the Shiv Sena and my heart goes out to all the unfortunates, and all the women subjugated by 'religion' (so-called). But Water - like Earth and Fire before it - is a deeply ponderous film with dainty, subtle, lovely imagery but no substance, no story, no characters, and it's not at all appealing in its execution. The acting is fine - the little one especially - and the cinematography is super, but one is bored when one should not be. In some ways it's very Bollywood - the 'spectacled' intellectual; sensitive he is, if not quick on his feet, the hooker with the heart of gold - soooo happy to sacrifice. Mehta both hates and loves the Hindu psychosis; therein lies the problem; the contradiction.
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Similar to a new haircut, highlights can make a big difference to your appearance. You can highlight your hair at home or a salon. If you intend to do it at home, it is not that difficult provided you take a bit of care. You can get a chic and updated look by adding a few highlights in your hair.
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I nearly said the same thing earlier after installing it. Why in the world would they waste, er spend the time on something like that? Sounds like someone slipped that into the to-do list as a joke. :shadedshu
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What's even more funny is that i still see both back and forward buttons at all times. I also don't get th whole numbering scheme. They made 3 minor fixes/aditions and bam, whole new version number. It's just plain dumb and i'm not sure who are they fooling by the major number increases every month. The only normal ones left are Opera and IE. These two still haven't gone for the stupid numbering scheme.
Was gonna ask if it's any good, but if it's just like the last version, I guess I'll stick to chrome... seems to do me well. Whoever uses the back/forwards buttons is a sucker, you need a mouse with B/F buttons.
But Chrome doesn't flaunt their version number.... It might be high but I have no idea what version my Chrome is. But I know Opera is 11, Firefox is 10 and IE is 9.
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Academy Award-winning actress Joan Fontaine has appeared in such films as Rebecca (1940), Suspicion (1941), Jane Eyre (1944) and Othello (1952).
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Born in 1917 in Tokyo, Japan, actress Joan Fontaine made her film debut in 1935. She became a top film star in the 1940s, appearing in Rebecca and Suspicion, both directed by Alfred Hitchcock. She co-starred with Orson Welles in Jane Eyre (1944) and Othello (1952). Fontaine published her autobiography in 1978. She has a longstanding feud with her sister,
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Early Life
Born in Tokyo, Japan, on October 22, 1917, actress Joan Fontaine was a sickly child. Her mother Lillian moved the family to California when she was young to help improve her health. Her parents split up around this time. Fontaine and her older sister, Olivia (de Havilland), seemed to have a difficult relationship from the start, with the pair fighting for their mother's attention and affection. According to some reports, Lillian favored Olivia.
In 1932, Fontaine moved to Japan to live with her father. Their reunion proved to be short-lived, however, and she returned the United States after about a year. Before long, Fontaine began her acting career, following in the footsteps of her older sister. She reportedly studied with Max Reinhardt, just as her sister had done before her.
Film Career
Using the name Joan Burfield, Fontaine made her film debut in 1935's No More Ladies, starring Joan Crawford. She eventually took the last name "Fontaine" after her stepfather. Continuing to work in movies, Fontaine appeared alongside Fred Astaire in the musical A Damsel in Distress in 1937. She was better suited to dramatic roles, however, made apparent by her performances in films like Gunga Din (1939), with Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Cary Grant; and The Women (1939), with Joan Crawford and Rosalind Russell. She reportedly also missed out another great role that year, turning down the part of Melanie in Gone With the Wind—a role eventually won by her sister, Olivia de Havilland, and for which Olivia earned great acclaim.
Fontaine's career reached new heights in 1940 with her starring role in Rebecca, Alfred Hitchcock's adaptation of the popular Daphne du Maurier novel. She played the title character, starring opposite Laurence Olivier. The following year, Fontaine reteamed with Hitchcock for the thriller Suspicion, co-starring with Cary Grant. She received Academy Award nominations for her performances in Rebecca and Suspicion, taking home the golden statue for Suspicion. This win became the latest flare-up in the feud between Fontaine and Olivia de Havilland, who had been nominated as well.
In 1943, Fontaine picked up her third and final Academy Award nomination (best actress) for her performance in The Constant Nymph. She went on to co-star with Orson Welles in 1944's classic romantic tale Jane Eyre. The pair worked together again in 1952's Shakespearean tragedy Othello. That same year, Fontaine had another hit with Ivanhoe, co-starring with Robert Taylor and Elizabeth Taylor.
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MEET the real ''Mozzies''. They are hard-working, dedicated to family and with a love for the outdoors.
Naomi Halbert said most Maori Australians travelled across the ditch in search of a better life.
''The money back home comes from working at McDonald's,'' Ms Halbert said. ''How do you survive on that?''
Ms Halbert came to Australia 25 years ago and she and her partner, Ta Kai Poona, moved to the Gold Coast 18 months ago, seeking a better lifestyle for their daughters, Kyla and Nakira.
''Family is the most important thing to us,'' Ms Halbert said.
''You just work, look after your kids and make sure your family has everything they need.
''And to do things like this,'' she added, gesturing to the Southport park where her children were playing in the sunshine. ''Just your average lifestyle. Work, love, live.''
Ms Halbert said her cousins and friends in New Zealand had alerted her to The GC, with the controversial show ''all over Facebook'', but she had yet to see it.
''But I've heard all about it,'' she said. ''Mostly criticism, but there has been some good. Most people are just saying it is a fake lifestyle.
''But then some people say it's good because you're not just seeing shows with Maoris back home, getting into gangs and things like that. They [The GC cast] are successful.''
While Ms Halbert and Mr Poona said they thought the show sounded ''a bit exaggerated from a normal life'', people also needed to remember the cast were young and, for the most part, fancy-free.
''It does sound like a bit of a fantasy world,'' Ms Halbert said.
''But they are young, they have no kids. I'd be in all the nightclubs, too, if that was my life!''
And, although the couple had found the Gold Coast to be a ''great place to raise kids, a real family environment'', they said they understood the criticism that the show would reinforce the city's negative reputation.
''In New Zealand, when you think 'Gold Coast' you think of that Hollywood, Las Vegas image, but an Australian version,'' Ms Halbert said.
''You think of all the tackiness and things. But I think everyone thinks that, until they come here, have a look around and see that there is a lot more as well.''
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The Del Mar Online Racing Community will be closing its doors for good on December 22, 2013
Meanwhile, share your thoughts and your good-byes with other members on these pages. You can use PMs to get contact information for friends you know only through this community and would like to keep in touch with in the outside world. See you at the races! Pulpit dead at 18
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Pulpit dead at 18"Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading."
-- Thomas Jefferson
Re: Pulpit dead at 18Sounds like he went quick, and peacefully...a blessing.
RIP "And Afleet Alex just ran right by Giacomo like he was standing still!"
Tom Durkin, 2005 Belmont Stakes
Re: Pulpit dead at 18Still remeber his electrifying maiden-breaker at gulfstream.Dont think Ive ever seen another maiden-breaker that wowed a nation so much.It was impossible to live up to all that hype after that,but he did very well.RIP.
Re: Pulpit dead at 18Question: Does anyone know the status of Pulpit's trainer Frank Brothers? Is he still alive?training? He and Shane Sellers were a hot tandem in Pulpits day.
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Formal Gold's was very impressive too..
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Retired in 2009. I don't remember when he married Donna Barton. He was checking-out yearlings and 2YOs for Keeneland sales at one time, don't know if he still does that. Lives in Louisville. Don't forget Hansel and First Samarui.
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About 58 years ago in Memphis, Tennessee, a couple of young boys met and became friends in the 6th grade. A few years later, their hobbies would turn from riding bikes to learning how to play the guitar and listening to Hank Ballard and Bo Diddley. Though both of the boys started out on guitar, one of them decided to switch to bass soon after. A Kay bass was purchased, a band was formed, and the beginning of a musical bond was forged that would last 55 years. The young friends in this story are none other than Steve Cropper and Donald "Duck" Dunn. Not long after playing two recent shows with his childhood friend at the Blue Note in Tokyo, Duck passed away at the age of 70. While many of us know about the beginning and end of Duck's incredible musical life, it's the middle that will have bassists grooving for years to come.
If you don't know who Duck is, please do some research on him once you finish reading this column. If you are aware of his talents as a bassist, arranger, and producer, then you know how important he has been to popular music over the past half-century. As a member of Booker T. & the MG's, he was the foundation for countless records, but also used his studio prowess to produce them after the Stax days came to an end. He has shared the stage with just about every big name you could think of, from George Harrison to Eric Clapton to Neil Young to Otis Redding. And of course, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd.
For some, the introduction to Duck came via the Blues Brothers movies, and that's okay. Those movies served as enlightenment vehicles by introducing millions of people in a new generation to Sam and Dave, Wilson Pickett, and Otis Redding ("I Can't Turn You Loose" was one of my favorites from the first film). And though the sequel was panned pretty hard, assembling that musically stunning cast was worth it for me. If you go back and watch it now, you will certainly appreciate the players in the movie that are no longer with us.
If you are a bassist, chances are youhave played a Duck Dunn bass line. Or atleast tried to play one. Nobody ever plays"[Sittin' On] The Dock of the Bay" exactlyhow it is on the record. Only Duck coulddo that. His nuances and rock-solid groovehave had bassists stymied for 50 years, yetall the while he maintained an "aw-shucks"attitude. Put on some headphones andyou'll realize a couple of things when youlisten to his work on "Mr. Pitiful" by OtisRedding and "Stop Draggin' My HeartAround" by Stevie Nicks. The first thingyou'll notice are the subtle dotted-eighthlicks he would put in here and there, whichadded just the right amount of spice. Butyou'll also feel a ridiculously deep pocket,which was always Duck's "thing."Duck's early weapon of choice was aFender Precision, and he bought his first Pbass back in 1958. Meaty, thick, and exactlywhat the music called for, his trademarkP-bass sound was heard on just about every-thing he did. Later on, Lakland produced aDuck Dunn signature model with a thinner,Jazz-type neck on a P-style body. And Duckcontinued to play his Lakland until the end.
Donald "Duck" Dunn lays down the groove with the Blues Brothers as John Belushi stares in awe. Photo by Bob Leafe/Frank White Photo Agency
Duck's contributions to music were not overlooked during his lifetime. In addition to their induction into the Musicians Hall of Fame, Duck and the rest of the "greatest house band in history" were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992 and would later receive a Lifetime Achievement Grammy. Duck was constantly on tour, dividing his time between Booker T., the Blues Brothers, and other Stax artists. He loved to play live, but also had a body of studio work that is simply astounding. It's the type of career that one can only dream of.
I'll admit that when I first heard the news of Duck's passing, I was afraid it would merely be a footnote. I was happily proved wrong. Every major news agency and website, as well as thousands of music sites and forums, have posted kind words about Duck and his legacy to the world. Not many bassists get that kind of respect. This was a man the Beatles bowed to in 1967 when they saw an Otis Redding show in London. This was a man in a band "powerful enough to turn goat piss into gasoline," who left this world still doing what he loved to do. We will never see another Duck Dunn, and although he has moved on before the rest of us wanted, he left us with enough music to study and learn for several lifetimes. Thank you, Duck. You are missed.
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33 – Big City of Lima and Big Dunes of Huacachina, Peru
October 4 to 14, 2010
It's not often that a married man gets to sleep with another woman. It's even less often that his wife shares the bed with him at the same time. But that's what happened to me one morning in Lima, Peru.
We had been in Lima for a few days staying at Tony's place, a friend of a couple we had met a month earlier in northern Peru (LINK). He was turning his house into a hostel and we were his first customers. Early one morning his girlfriend, Lisette, still drunk from the night before, entered our room and with a sleepy smile, got into bed next to me and promptly fell asleep. I looked over at Roz with a sheepish smile and remarked how friendly these Limena women are. I received a raised eyebrow in reply. Twenty minutes later Lisette woke up, realized where she was and bolted out of our room aghast at what she had done. Roz and I were laughing too hard to fall back asleep, but we didn't mind. Worse things have happened to travellers, especially in hostels.
(ROZ: Lisette later told us that she usually slept in our room before it was turned into a hostel, so in her sleepwalking, drunken daze, she just naturally gravitated to our bed.)
After reassuring Lisette that we weren't offended at all, Roz and I headed off to explore Tony's neighbourhood of Miraflores – one of the more upscale neighbourhoods in Lima. First stop was the Larcomar Mall, built into a cliffside overlooking the sea. Security all over the mall ensured that no riff-raff got in, but we somehow escaped detection. Then we enjoyed all the things we love about big cities and malls: movie theatres, ice cream parlours and most important, delicious sushi! It was so good, we returned for another gorge before leaving Lima.
(ROZ: Lima's winter weather is similar to Vancouver's coastal weather – grey skies, light drizzles and a cool ocean breeze. But that didn't stop surfers from donning their wetsuits and catching waves in the Pacific Ocean below us. For some unknown reason there were also paragliders flying over us every time we went to the mall. We didn't know which way to look.)
Bursting with a bellyful of sushi and ice cream, we walked it off with a visit to the ruins of Huaca Pucllana, surreally situated in the middle of Miraflores and surrounded by towering modern-day residential buildings. While I'm sure it would have been interesting, by this point in our journey through Peru, I had had enough of crumbling structures, so I opted to wait for Roz in a nearby trendy restaurant while excavating beer from an ancient beer mug. Fun times were had by all. Roz even got to see more of those creepy Peruvian hairless dogs hanging around the ruins.
As an antidote to the hairless dog experience, we headed to Lima's Kennedy Park, infamous as the city's dumping ground for unwanted cats. While it was sad to see so many abandoned felines (despite all the signs declaring it forbidden to leave cats in the park), it was heartwarming to see Lima's cat lovers doling out the food, ensuring the cute kitties weren't going to starve to death.
Near the end of our stay, Tony and Lisette took us on a day tour into the historic centre of Lima (yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site we can check off our list). Considering Lima is the fifth largest city in Latin America, the huge Plaza Mayor was way cleaner than I would have expected. It was also almost eerily quiet the day we were there, but perhaps that's because it was a Sunday. We then moved on to the San Francisco Church and Convent where we were dazzled by the exquisite baroque mosaics inside the church (which we weren't allowed to photograph). The coolest thing about the Church were the catacombs down below, containing an estimated 70,000 burials. The tour took us through a labyrinth of low, narrow passageways leading to various musty burial sites where hundreds of skeletal remains lay out in the open. Creepy and fascinating, but definitely not for the claustrophobic.
Then we were off to the bizarre and intriguing Inquisition Museum, which contained the original tribunal room that was the headquarters of the Inquisition for the whole of Spanish-dominated America from 1570 until 1820. Beneath the building were dungeons and torture chambers, featuring many gory scenes of simulated torture. Among other things, we learned that waterboarding has been around a lot longer than Guantanamo Bay, thanks to the sadistically creative minds working for the Catholic Church. In both cases, the victims were of the incorrect faith and needed some, ahem, adjustments.
But it wasn't all fun and torture in Lima. Both Yuki (our Suzuki Samurai) and I needed some professional help before moving on. Tony arranged for me to see a family friend who was the chief surgeon of the Peruvian air force (how often does that happen in life?). The doctor had a look at my leg to decide what should be done with my resident creature. Faithful readers of our blog (yes, all 8 of you) may recall that I discovered two botfly larva wriggling out of my leg a few weeks earlier in Northern Peru (LINK). I managed to get one out, but the other one broke in half so part of it stayed inside my leg (ick!). After the doctor had a look, he told me that there was no infection and since surgery behind my knee was risky with so many tendons back there, he recommended that I just leave my pal in there as my body would absorb him. I took his advice, even though it worried me that, one day, I might just turn into… Botman. Yes, that exciting new superhero! He flies, he stings, he lays eggs in bad guys!
Next, it was Yuki's turn for some professional work. Her clutch felt spongy before we reached Lima so I adjusted the clutch cable in Tony's driveway, but I still wanted it looked at. Also, an American insurance company wanted a safety inspection report before they'd insure Yuki for the rest of South America, so we took her to Derco Motors, the Suzuki specialists of Peru, Bolivia and Chile. Not only did they give our girl a clean bill of health and confirm that the clutch was okay, but the guys also washed the truck and even steam cleaned the engine. I swear I could have eaten off it!
We had a great time in Lima, but since we had less than a month to get to Cuzco and Machu Picchu before Yuki's temporary import permit expired, it was time to move on. With big hugs to Tony and Lisette (who was still red-faced from her bed-hopping episode), Roz and I said good-bye to our new pals and departed Lima.
Outside of Lima, we got pulled over a couple of times by the police, but unlike the mostly corrupt cops north of the capital, these guys seemed genuinely happy to hear we were enjoying Peru and let us go with smiles and handshakes. As we drove south, we noticed the desert dunes getting bigger and bigger until we finally arrived in Huacachina, an oasis resort town built around a small natural lake. Surrounded by massive sand dunes, some 300 feet high, the former playground for the rich was now a playground for tourists, sandboarders and dune buggy fans. In the distance, you could hear the roar of Mad Max-like vehicles racing through the desert and the screams of passengers in the back. It sounded like fun.
We found a place in town called Bananas where, for a few bucks, we set up our tent at the back of the property. Also staying there was a wonderful Canadian family who was in Peru because the dad, Dave, was flying helicopters for an oil company in the Peruvian jungles of the Amazon. Suffice to say, Dave and I, an ex-private pilot, talked non-stop about flying and the life of a commercial pilot. It sure got me thinking about a new career for me. Wait – don't I need an original career to start with before getting a new one? This life stuff can get so complicated at times.
Unable to resist the terrifying screams of tourists and the enthusiastic recommendations from Dave and his family, Roz and I finally went on a dune buggy tour of the desert. What a blast!! Even though our driver was an expert who had been driving these dunes for over 15 years, I still held on for dear life and screamed like a little girl. We'd zoom up to the top of a huge, steep dune and then suddenly barrel straight down the other side like on a roller coaster. Then we'd careen around the sides of a deep sand crater like an out of control hot wheels car. It was exhilarating and the most laugh-out-loud fun we'd had in awhile. At one of our stops, I tried sandboarding for the first time with some other passengers. (Roz decided to watch and be my official videographer). Since I've never snowboarded, I chose to play it safe and lay down on the board, but for some reason, I couldn't get much speed. I'm sure it wasn't my expanding beer belly that caused the excess drag. Probably just needed more wax on my board. Yeah, that's it. More wax.
The next day, Roz and I went for a morning hike up into the surrounding dunes that overlook Huacachina. The sand on the steep slope kept giving way under our feet, but eventually we made it to the top and were rewarded with stunning views of a landscape right out of Lawrence of Arabia.
Our crevices full of sand, we departed Huacachina and headed southeast towards Cuzco. The route was made up of amazing climbs and descents. The highest pass was 14,950 feet. Traffic became more sparse, as did the settlements along the way. Pretty soon, it felt like we were the only ones on the road. We did see two world travellers on Suzuki V-Strom motorcycles who waved to us and it made me wonder what our trip would have been like had we stayed on motorcycles. I'll find out one of these days.
Soon we reached the Nazca lines, those incredible desert floor drawings that are so large in scope, you need to see them from the air. While we contemplated taking a flying tour, Dave's stories of poor maintenance by some of the tour operators and a recent fatal crash made us choose instead to view them from a tower next to the highway. Even from there, the drawings were impressive. We marveled at their scale and wondered if they really were meant for space travellers, as suggested so many years ago in the book "Chariot of the Gods".
Before nightfall, we found a beautiful place to camp on a vicuna reserve about a kilometre from an abandoned military base. A caretaker from the base came over on his motorcycle to check us out and confirmed that we were welcome to camp there. It wasn't long before we saw vicunas for the first time. Thinner, more delicate-looking and less shaggy than their llama relations, these ethereal cameloids reminded me of the elves in The Lord of the Rings. Don't ask why. My mind is a strange place sometimes.
After dinner, we sat and stargazed. Far away from any light pollution, they seemed especially bright and twinkly at this altitude. Later in the tent as I drifted off to sleep, I wondered if I'd see a vicuna next to me in the morning – because you never know what you'll wake up to in Peru.
Coming up: Cuzco – a city out of this world.


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Study: Iron Deficiency in Infancy May Lead to Behavioral Problems Later
Infants with marginally low birth weights—between 4 pounds 7 ounces and 5 pounds 8 ounces—may benefit from iron supplements, a new study suggests. Underweight babies are often iron deficient, so very small babies are frequently given the supplement, reports Reuters, but there hasn't been much research on how iron affects infants who are barely lighter than the normal birth rate. Researchers analyzed 285 infants with moderately low birth weights. From six weeks of age until their six month birthdays, some received drops of iron, while others received drops of an iron-free placebo, reports Reuters. When the babies were three and a half years old, the researchers compared their IQs and behaviors with 95 kids who had normal birth weights. While there weren't any major differences in IQ among the control group of babies, versus those who received iron or placebo, researchers did note differences in behavior. After parents of the children were surveyed, it turns out that significantly more of the babies who received the placebo had behavioral problems, such as sleep and attention issues. The research, published today in the journal Pediatrics, suggests that iron deficiencies in infancy may lead to behavioral problems in childhood. "The issue with these marginally low birth-weight infants is, people really haven't paid a lot of attention to them," Betsy Lozoff, a behavioral/developmental pediatrician and University of Michigan professor, told Reuters. "But the evidence is accumulating that they are at risk for behavioral problems and less than ideal cognitive function."
Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: How to Choose
Decoding health insurance options can be daunting for people age 65 and over. Those who have paid 10 years of Social Security taxes qualify for Medicare at age 65; they are automatically signed up if they are receiving Social Security payments unless they take steps to opt out. Standard Medicare comes in two parts: A and B. Part A covers a portion of hospitalization expenses, and Part B applies to doctor bills and other medical expenses like lab tests and some preventive screenings.
But some seniors may find better value in Medicare Part C, or Medicare Advantage. Such plans are run by private insurance companies but regulated by the government, and must offer coverage that's comparable to original Medicare parts A and B. Most also include prescription drug coverage, which for seniors who keep original Medicare is an optional add-on, called Part D.
Some Medicare Advantage plans cost nothing more per month than original Medicare, while others come with a higher monthly premium. (Any additional premium is added to what you would otherwise pay for Medicare Part B—about $105 per month in 2013, which for most people is automatically deducted from their Social Security checks.) Medicare Advantage plans are similar to private insurance that self-employed individuals buy on the open market, in that they have different monthly premiums, copays, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket limits. The tradeoff for a lower premium (or none) could be higher copays or coinsurance. [Read more: Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: How to Choose]
The Glycemic Index, Ungarnished
I have long observed that food, or at times pseudo-food, is often garnished with far better food, writes U.S. News blogger David Katz. In fact, the bright green curlicues of leafy greens and herbs (e.g., kale and parsley) are some of the most nutritious foods on the planet. Eat the garnish, skip the food—and you might just live forever!
But the way we garnish information about food is another matter altogether. Food for thought may start out quite wholesome, but get garnished along the way with a whole array of sales pitches and marketing distortions. The result can be rather unpalatable.
With that in mind, I write today to ungarnish the glycemic index.
Some weeks back, I provided an overview of the glycemic index and the glycemic load (for the differences between them, please refer to my prior column). Since then, these terms have appeared numerous times in both the scientific literature and pop-culture publications. A Google News search retrieves dozens of references in the past month alone.
Given the preoccupation with all things glycemic, the topic deserves some additional consideration here, too—but this time, as pledged, totally ungarnished. Let's just talk about what we all should and shouldn't do with these glycemic metrics.
DO NOT use them as a reason to jettison any fruits or vegetables from your diet. In 20 years of clinical care, I have yet to meet a single patient who can legitimately blame obesity or diabetes on eating too much produce of any variety. [Read more: The Glycemic Index, Ungarnished]


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