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Roast Chicken Recipe
Heston's ultimate chicken is made extra juicy by brining the bird the day before
Heston: "A firm family favourite made extra juicy by brining the chicken before roasting it then cooking it for a long time at a gentle temperature. Brining is a fantastic technique for keeping moisture in food and it is incredibly simple to do. It involves a little forethought but minimum effort and it will guarantee a juicy and succulent bird every time."
Serves 4–6
Warning: Whilst Heston cooks his chicken to an internal temperature of 60°C, if you want to stick to safety guidelines your chicken should reach 75°C in the thickest part of the breast.
- 6% brine (300g salt dissolved in 5 litres of water)
- 1.5-2kg chicken
- 1 lemon
- 1 bunch of thyme
- 125g unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for rubbing into the skin
- 30ml dry white wine
For the gravy (optional)
- 20ml dry white wine
- 250ml chicken stock
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 sprig of tarragon
- 1 sprig of parsley
1. Remove the trussing from the chicken then place it in a clean container. Pour over the brine ensuring that the chicken is submerged then cover the container with clingfilm and place in the fridge overnight.
2. Remove the chicken from the liquid and dry well with kitchen paper. Remove the wishbone and place on a cooling rack over a tray.
3. Preheat the oven to 90ºC (about fan 70°C, gas mark ¼ PLEASE NOTE ovens vary so use an oven thermometer to get an accurate temperature).
4. Roll and pierce the lemon then place it in the cavity of the bird with half the thyme. Rub some butter on top of the skin.
5. Place the chicken on the rack in a roasting tray and place in the oven. Roast the chicken until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the breast is 60ºC (this should take 3-4 hours).
6. Remove the chicken from the oven and allow to rest for 45 minutes. Turn the oven temperature as high as it will go.
7. In the meantime, melt the butter in a pan and add 30ml wine and a few sprigs of thyme. Bring to the boil then remove the pan from the heat and use the melted butter to baste the chicken before and during browning.
8. Once the resting time has elapsed, put the chicken back in the roasting tray and return it to the oven for approximately 10 minutes or until golden brown, taking care that it doesn't burn.
9. Once coloured, remove the chicken from the oven and place on a cooling rack.
10. To carve the chicken, remove the legs by slicing down where they meet the breast and splaying them outwards to expose the joint, which you can then sever.
11. Remove the breast by running a sharp knife deeply into the flesh along one side of the centre bone that extends the length of the bird, making a deep vertical cut. Then cut horizontally through the flesh at the bottom of the breast until the horizontal cut meets the vertical, separating the breast from the ribcage. Repeat the procedure on the other side of the centre bone. The breasts can then be laid cut-side down on the chopping board and sliced.
12. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper
If making the gravy...
13. When the chicken has been browned and removed from the roasting tray, place the tray containing the juices on the hob over a medium-high heat. Add the white wine and scrape and stir to deglaze the pan. Add the chicken stock and cook until reduced to a sauce. Strain into a small saucepan.
14. Before serving, stir in the mustard and warm through. Finish with freshly chopped tarragon and parsley and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Nice work on the two minute drill CW. I like the playing with house money reference on how the season is going.
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Nice work on the two minute drill CW. I like the playing with house money reference on how the season is going.
Thanks for listening flander. It was cool to be able to be on that station. I listened to 810 all of the time as a kid in SW Iowa.
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Does 810 podcast? Always enjoy listening to that station down in the KC area.
Listening to it it right now online, good station, especially for me since I'm a fan of Royals, Chiefs, and Big 12.
810 is a solid sports talk station...I have listened to "Between the Lines" regularly for years and I liked listening to Jason Whitlock back when he had a morning show on 810 "Whitlock's Neighborhood"...
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Speaking of stations, in Omaha, 590 (Matt's old haunts that you can hear from Des Moines) and 1620 are essentially switching Fox and ESPN affiliation. 590 will soon have some ESPN people coming over to Des Moines.
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Dang, I was in the car and had to go in somewhere during the 2 min drill. They didn't podcast that either. They are very high on CFH down here.
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Sarah Nichols Hughes has been named the Assistant Director for Advancement at the Washington and Lee University School of Law, beginning August 1. In her new position, Hughes will focus on the School of Law's Annual Fund. She replaces Elizabeth Outland Branner, who recently was promoted to the new position of Associate Director for Advancement.
W&L Track & Field Squads Commended for Academic Prowess
Men and Women Each Post a Team GPA Over 3.0
Lexington, VA -- July 11, 2007 •
The 2007 Washington and Lee men's and women's indoor and outdoor track and field teams were named a United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Division III All-Academic Team for the fourth-straight season.
Authors and Photographer Continue to Receive Praise for their Publication
Lexington, VA -- July 5, 2007 •
Authors Thomas V. Litzenburg, Washington and Lee alumnus and former director of W&L's Reeves Center and Ann T. (Holly) Bailey, former Reeves Center associate director, and area photographer Ellen M. Martin continue to receive praise for the publication, "Chinese Export Porcelain in the Reeves Center Collection at Washington and Lee University."
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The Charlotte City Council approved the City/County Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) on Sept. 13, 1999, by virtue of approving the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Bicycle Transportation Plan. The BAC consists of 11 members - six appointed by City Council, two appointed by the County Commission and three appointed by the Mayor's office.
BAC terms are staggered with terms being three years. Council and Mayoral appointees must be residents of Charlotte and County appointees must be residents of Mecklenburg County. All must have an interest in bicycling as a form of transportation.
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While not included among any of the official releases, Barretso's majestic "Ride" remix is one of the best out there. The Chilean producer reshapes Lana Del Rey's swirling vocals into a twinkling electro ballad that captivates and hypnotizes, acting as yet another prime example of the many production styles that seem to effortlessly mesh with LDR's mantra. As Stoney Roads so perfectly put it, this remix makes it much easier to imagine Lana "riding through the clouds on a glittery unicorn than on a chopper with an old, burley biker dude." Ride away with Barretso and Lana Del Rey below.
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FAQ About Coaching
1.) What is coaching?
Coaching is a powerful tool that can help you clearly define your passions and objectives and make empowered choices toward consistently living a happy and balanced life.
Results can you expect from coaching with me?
- You will feel empowered because you will consistently make choices that honor who you are, what you want, and what you value.
- You will take action to create extraordinary success (as YOU define it) and feel more satisfied in all aspects of your life.
- You will have more mental, emotional, and spiritual balance.
- You will readily identify road blocks and self-sabotaging behaviors and develop tools to overcome them.
- You will develop an indestructible inner strength that will prevail against obstacles and challenges and propel your life to new dimensions.
- You will have my support in transforming all of your dreams into a reality.
2. Who hires a coach?
Anyone who wants to transform their personal and professional lives to a higher level of success, but hasn't figured out how.
3. How is coaching different from therapy?
The average client who seeks the services of a therapist, psychologist, or counselor recognizes a personal deficiency, is interested in resolving an issue from the past, or has overwhelming feelings or emotions that need to be addressed (e.g., depression, addiction, anxiety disorders, etc.).
Coaches are more interested in your future, rather than your past. While past experiences and feelings are important, a coach will only focus on them for the purpose of reframing perspectives and thoughts to achieve new action and results. One core coaching principle is that clients have the answers within them and it's the coach's responsibility to ask the right questions to guide their clients to achieve maximum success. A coach holds you accountable, stretches you beyond your comfort level, helps you strengthen your skills, and supports you without judgment.
Notably, an increasing number of people work with both a coach and a therapist to simultaneously heal past wounds and advance future positive action.
The chart below will give you a clear understanding of traditional counseling and coaching.
Therapy or Counseling
|Primary Focus
|Focuses on a person's feelings and
problems, healing emotional pain
or conflict, trauma, pathology, and
unresolved psychological issues of
the past. Assesses a client's
mental health status and emotional
capabilities. (Note, some forms of
therapy, or individual therapists,
do focus on the future.)
|Focuses on resolving a client's current
situation through creating actionable
strategies for achieving specific goals,
developing skills to overcome
obstacles and self-limiting beliefs, and
holding clients accountable. (Note,
positive feelings, increased self-esteem,
and self-empowerment may
be a natural outgrowth from
|Medical or clinical diagnosis,
provide counsel, give the answers
that a client may need to hear.
|Support, challenge, hold accountable,
and inspire a client to see clearly for
themselves the right action to take in
pursuing their goals, passions, and
dreams. A coach is dedicated to the
principle that clients have their own
answers, are capable of achieving the
change they desire in their lives, and
are completely healthy.
|Questions Asked
|WHY? (insight-oriented questions)
|WHAT? HOW? WHEN? (action- and accountability-oriented questions).
|Client Goals
|Help patients resolve old pain and improve emotional states.
|Help clients develop goals and learn
new skills and tools to build a more
satisfying successful future.
|Doctor-patient relationship (The therapist is the expert).
|Collaborative equal partnership, team relationship.
|The therapist diagnoses, then
provides professional expertise and
guidelines to provide a path to
emotional healing.
|The coach helps clients identify
challenges, turn challenges into
victories, reach desired goals,
overcome obstacles, and change
limiting patterns of thinking and
|Training emphasis
|Therapists and counselors are
trained in healing the pain in the
past, focusing on emotional and
mental health, disorders, and
|Coaches are generally trained in goal
setting, creating fulfillment,
interpersonal skills, strategies to
overcome negative patterns of
thinking and behavior, and to focus
client energy on turning goals into
|Rate of Change
|Progress is often slow and painful
because the issues are often
subconscious and fundamental.
|Growth and progress are rapid, conscious, and usually enjoyable.
|Often covered in some part by
insurance; almost never by any
other third-party.
|Not covered by insurance; employers
may pay for coaching of individuals as
a business training expense.
|Therapeutic healing.
|Achievement of personal and professional goals through action.
|Primarily in person.
|Coaching usually happens over the phone, although it can also occur in person. This may be more convenient for both client and coach, does not involve travel time or costs, offers clients more anonymity, and encourages coaches to develop exceptional listening skills.
4. How is coaching different from consulting?
Coaching clients desire professional growth and expect personalized training in every aspect of the business. A coach will look at the bigger picture and ensure that the goals of the organization and the dreams of the owner are met today and in the future. Coaches help their clients achieve success by asking the right questions that encourage clients to access their inner resources, qualities and capabilities, take action, have accountability and follow through. Typically, coaching occurs one-on-one, though the coach may also take time to work with the larger group (through group coaching sessions) within the organization so that everyone is on the same page. The coach will train and guide clients to achieve their own dreams and attain personal growth in the process, and will still be there at the end to provide expertise, advice and support.
Consulting is used by clients who are looking for the solution to a particular problem or have a specific project that needs outside expertise. The goal of consulting is to provide specific expertise and achieve particular results. A consultant typically works with a team involved with the execution of the project or task he or she undertakes. Consulting will best suit those clients that require a task completed that they believe is beyond the scope of their own organization.
|Primary Focus
|Focuses on problem solving, strategies, action plans, and accomplishing very specific goals.
|Focuses on learning through action while using the process of self-discovery to fulfill certain goals and dreams.
|The consultant is the expert and brings the knowledge and expertise to the situation that makes the difference in the client's failure or success.
|The coach is a facilitator who guides the client in a journey of self-discovery through asking the right questions.
|Nature of Issue
|Consulting generally focuses on the specific question or problem at hand.
|Coaching focuses on the bigger picture, which may include the client's entire life.
|Consultants may take care of specific work for the client as a part of the solution.
|Coaches do none of the work, instead the client must take on all the action.
5. What distinguishes Ann from other coaches?
Ann is a warm, intuitive and powerful coach who takes a holistic, no-nonsense approach to transform her client's circumstances through the kaleidoscope of Co-active Coaching. Being a leader, professional, and business owner gives Ann the advantage of intimately understanding the needs and challenges facing people in similar situations. As a result of her legal training, Ann has a sharp analytical mind that leads her clients to insightful discoveries and solutions. Ann also relies on her own experiences of overcoming personal and professional adversities to inspire and motivate her clients to do the same. Ann believes that life is too short to live with mediocrity. So, she doesn't allow her clients to settle for less than their absolute best. If you're interested in personal empowerment and professional excellence, contact Ann today.


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American Express is known around the world for their excellent customer service, but if you're going to participate in the rewards program, you better be on your toes. A long-time member says she received a shoddy reward that she returned at her own expense. But AMEX is refusing to reinstate her reward points over a technicality.
A double-whammy and Cynthia Godfrey doesn't like it. As a 10-year member of American Express, Godfrey racked up a lot of rewards points. She cashed in 3,000 of them on a Sony home theater system. She paid to have it installed but it wouldn't turn on consistently. She called Sony and says they told her to send it back to them - and Godfrey even had to pay the $300 shipping cost!
"On top of spending that just to send it back, I've spent sixty-five dollars every time I've tried to have it put together and function as a home theater unit, so I'm out that as well," she said.
The replacement system didn't work right either. Sony picked up the tab on that return and sent this third system and - you guessed it - it didn't work right either. Tired of packing and shipping stuff, Godfrey called AMEX and asked to cancel the order and have her 3,000 points reinstated.
"And they said, 'well, when you have something with reward points you're supposed to send it back to us within thirty days.' I was completely unaware of that."
The 30-day return policy is on the AMEX reward website - Godfrey says she must have just missed it. But she says Sony never mentioned anything about this policy.
"They said 'send it back to us,' so bottom line, AMEX is not going to help me. They are not going to give me back my points because I didn't send it back to them."
AMEX has a reputation for great customer service. Godfrey says they're not living up to it.
"I've been a good customer, I always pay on-time. I don't understand why three-thousand points are more important to you than your customer," she said.
She says she did check the appropriate box on the rewards website - acknowledging that she accepted the rules - but I told AMEX that it only seems reasonable that their partners would know the policy too, and Godfrey says Sony never mentioned it.
So, in the end, American Express decided to make a one-time, goodwill gesture. They didn't just return the 3,000 points to Cynthia's account - they put 10,000 points in her account!! A huge thanks to AMEX for making this exception and resolving this matter.
Bottom line: Remember, to get your points reinstated to your American Express Membership Reward account, never return a reward item to the vendor that sent it to you, always return it to American Express and always do it within 30 days.
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May 31, 2016
Hattiesburg Public School District officials still are finding damage from the Feb.10 tornado that struck Forrest and Lamar counties.
The Hattiesburg American reports an assessment of the destruction at the transportation center has revealed 90 percent of the district's vehicles were damaged.
Superintendent James Bacchus said it is estimated there was about $80,000 in damage to the vehicles.
The transportation center, the transportation office, driver training center, bus barn and 25 of the district's 27 buses also were damaged.
Bacchus said it may be several more weeks before engineers are able to give the district a total on the financial impact of the destruction.
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Dr. Charles V. Pollack Jr., professor of emergency medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, chairman of emergency medicine at Pennsylvania Hospital and former resident at UMMC, will present Grand Rounds on Cardiology Triage/Intervention, "Appropriate Therapeutic Solutions to Improve Outcomes in ACS," from noon-1 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, in classroom 6A.
The conference will include a discussion of the integral role of platelet activation and aggregation in ACS and in stent thrombosis and an analysis of current ACCF/AHA/SCAI and ACCP guidelines on unstable angina, NSTEMI, STEMI and the use of PCI.
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Air Date: 2011-06-12
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, HBO
Director: Alan Taylor
Description: Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the war, a neglected military order of misfits, the Night's Watch, is all that stands between the realms of men and icy horrors beyond.
Guest Stars: Conleth Hill, Jerome Flynn, James Cosmo, Ron Donachie, Charles Dance, Francis Magee, John Bradley, Julian Glover, Peter Vaughan, Sibel Kekilli, David Bradley, Clive Mantle, Wilko Johnson, Mark Stanley, Josef Altin, Luke Barnes, Mark Lewis Jones, Amrita AchariaLast updated: 2014-09-10
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The best way to prevent a groin pull is to strengthen and stretch the muscles of the inner thigh.
One of the most painful, frustrating and lingering athletic injuries is a groin pull. You may remember that golfer Tiger Woods' decline began with a groin pull, a problem that can last for many months and easily repeat once it happens.
A groin pull is a tear or sprain to one or more of the adductor group of muscles in the hip, groin and thigh area. The adductors are fan-shaped muscles that begin deep within the body. They pull the legs together and help stabilize the hip joint. If one or both legs are extended outward past its normal range of motion, like in an accidental split on wet grass, the adductor will instantly contract, trying to prevent the split. But a forceful outward movement of the thigh can yank on the muscle, spraining or tearing it.
Even after the pain of a groin pull goes away, tissues can still be inflamed, ready to jump back into agony mode at the slightest sign of overuse. The pain can radiate down the leg, making any active movement of the lower body impossible. As an athlete, it will weaken you considerably.
The best way to prevent this hobbling injury is to strengthen and stretch the muscles of the inner thigh. Doing this will also lessen the severity in case you do get a groin pull.
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Start with the piece of equipment at the gym that's always a source of humor, the adductor machine. Start with your legs spread comfortably; there should be no pain or pressure in your groin or thigh. Begin with a light resistance as you pull your legs together. After every two or three workouts, you can slightly increase both the resistance and the range of motion of the machine.
If you don't have access to an adductor machine, you can simulate one with elastic cords or tubing. Tie a loop at each end of the stretchy stuff, hook one loop over a doorknob, bring the tubing under the door and put your foot through the loop on the other end. Stand further away to increase the resistance. The only problem with this method is that it's not as stable as a machine, and it doesn't allow you work the abductors, the opposing muscles which move the legs outward. Both muscle groups must have a balance of strength for injury prevention.
Every adductor resistance workout should be followed by a stretching session to make the muscles more pliable and flexible; thus less likely to suffer a serious sprain or tear. One good stretch is to sit on the floor and put the soles of your feet together. Place a hand on each ankle, and gently press your knees down with your arms until you feel the stretch in your groin. While sitting on the floor, also place your legs as wide as is comfortable, then lean from side to side.
For another groin stretch, elevate one leg on some stairs or a low bench, with the other leg back, so that you're in a lunge position. Lean forward until you feel the stretch. all groin stretches should be gentle and slow. Never bounce, and stop immediately if you feel even the beginning of painful pressure.
Stretching and strengthening your adductor (and abductor) muscles will give more force to all your athletic leg movements; and help protect you from the dreaded groin pull as well.
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- UFO science key to halting climate change - A former Canadian defense minister is demanding governments worldwide disclose and use secret alien technologies obtained in alleged UFO crashes to stem climate change. Alien spacecrafts would have traveled vast distances to reach Earth, and so must be equipped with advanced propulsion systems or used exceptional fuels. (Yahoo News; Feb. 28, 2007)
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Jesse Ventura on Area 51 Conspiracy Theory - In this episode, Ventura and his team take a look at Area 51, which many believe to be the center of back-engineering extraterrestrial technology, including energy technologies, by the black-budget military-industrial complex. Why are we still using fossil fuel, when they have energy technologies that harness inexhaustible energy sources cleanly? (PESWiki; Nov. 4, 2010)
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Scottish ministers were under fire on Monday after the violent past of a killer who absconded from a psychiatric hospital was not revealed to the public.
Steven Wilson has been on the run for a two weeks after he failed to return from unescorted leave to the Leverndale psychiatric hospital in Glasgow.
His history, which included severe acts of violence, was only revealed when a civil servant in the Scottish Government accidently included details in an email.
Wilson, who absconded on 30 March, was convicted of manslaughter in 1988 and has been in custody at Broadmoor, Ashworth and Carstairs hospitals.
The 47-year-old, who boasts a raft of tattoos and a large scar on his face, also absconded five years ago. Again, the public was not informed.
The email, which detailed the patient's past, said the police had been satisfied to give the basic details about his disappearance.
Scottish Ministers were facing criticism over failing to disclose Wilson's record.
The MSP's Lewis Macdonald called the development "deeply worrying", while Tory justice spokesman David McLetchie expressed concern the disappearance was "not being treated with the seriousness which it merits given his violent past and the threat he may pose".
In the email, it was also revealed that the patient had used prostitutes during his time at the Glasgow institution.
A vice squad spokesperson said: "There is certainly a history of very serious violence in the context of alcohol abuse."
A Government statement read: "We are increasingly concerned about the whereabouts of a restricted patient who has been missing for over two weeks.
"Steven Wilson, a restricted patient, aged 47 failed to return from a period of unescorted ground leave at Leverndale Hospital on Friday, 30 March.
"We are anxious to trace this man and if any member of the public see him they should contact Pollok Police on 0141 532 5600."
Wilson was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, red tracksuit top, jeans and white trainers.
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Sale room porter Jacqueline Sevcik holds an Indian sword at Bonhams Auctioneers on April 17, 2012 in London, England. The late 19th century sword is estimated at £600 - 800, US$ 940 - 1,300 and forms part of the Antique Arms and Armour sale to be held on April 18, 2012 in London. (Photo credit: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
A rose, symbol of the Norwegian Labour movement, is placed at a security fence outside Oslo courthouse on April 17, 2012, on the second day of the trial of of Right-wing extremist Anders Behring Breivik. Breivik launched into his testimony today, as he seeks to explain why he killed 77 people in twin attacks in Norway last July. Five and a half days have been allotted to Breivik's testimony, and many fear he will try to promote his Islamophobic ideology, which he claims justifies the 'cruel but necessary' attacks. (Photo credit: DANIEL SANNUM LAUTEN/AFP/Getty Images)
Syrian actress Fadwa Sulaiman, poses with a "STOP" sign, as a way to protest peacefully against violence in Syria, in Paris, France. The protest is part of an action called 'White Wave' ('Vague Blanche') that will take place in Paris on April 17, day of the Syrian Independence, with Mayor of Paris and other personalities joining. Fadwa Suleiman took part actively in the Syrian revolution and became an icon after appearing on TV addressing demonstrators in Homs, then she had to leave Syria and came to Paris. (Photo credit: PA)
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The Tokyo Sky Tree, the world's tallest TV tower and second-highest building, is seen in Tokyo on April 17, 2012. The 634-metre (2080-foot) new landmark in the Japanese capital was opened to the press before the grand opening on May 22. (Photo credit: TORU YAMANAKA/AFP/Getty Images)
Journalists walk toward the highest point of 451.2-metre on the 'Tembo Galleria' observatory of the Tokyo Sky Tree, the world's tallest TV tower and second-highest building, in Tokyo on April 17, 2012. The 634-metre (2080-foot) new landmark in the Japanese capital was opened to the press before the grand opening on May 22. (Photo credit: TORU YAMANAKA/AFP/Getty Images)
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This might seem like a silly question, but after asking some questions on stackoverflow and looking at other people's question, one thing that comes often is to use profilers to see which part of the code runs slow, etc.
Being a programming beginner, I'm new to all of this, but since I'm creating bigger and bigger project, I feel like such a tool would prove to be very useful at times. The only thing is, I don't know how to use them.
Usually, I use JDeveloper to code in Java, and I read on the internet that there's one built-in. I tried using it but I guess I didn't really know how because I couldn't find which parts where making my program slower. I don't know if it's because I don't know how to use it or if it's known for not being good, so I figured I'd ask here to see with which one I should start.
I have Eclipse installed as well and know how to use it (I use Eclipse when I'm coding some Python or when I'm trying tutorials for Android-development), so if there's a free profiler I could use for either of those two IDEs, I'd really like knowing about it. Also, a tutorial or basic things I need to know about profilers would help me a lot.
Thanks in advance and sorry that my question isn't really about programming, but this seems like the best place to get valuable information about profilers.


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What is Santorum REALLY Saying About His Feelings Toward Disabled Children?
by Treadmarkz
Prenatal testing encourages abortions? I don't know, Rick Santorum, I think you're a bit off the mark on this one. I think, first and foremost, it gives parents-to-be the opportunity to know what they are up against when their baby comes if he or she does have a disability. It gives them the opportunity to plan financially and prepare themselves emotionally for all that is going to be required of them to give the baby the best life they can provide.
And second, I think that by saying prenatal testing encourages abortions, Santorum is showing us his true feelings toward people with disabilities. I believe him when he says he is 100% anti-abortion. But to suggest that when a parent finds out their child will be disabled that they should for some reason want to terminate the pregnancy, well, that tells me something about Santorum's mindset, to tell you the truth.
Liberals who consider themselves "pro-choice" are not "anti-life". They are not going around looking for a reason to have an abortion. That seems to be what Santorum is trying to suggest here. But it doesn't add up.
One Disability That is Almost Wiped Off The Planet!
Below I will leave a link to a story about a great effort of the Rotary International and the Gates Foundation to finally make polio a thing of the past. Yes polio has been, for the most part, a non-issue in U.S. for decades, but there are still people here living with its disabling after-effects, and there are still just four countries where it is still newly afflicting people, thankfully now in minimal numbers.
Before you write this off as another lost cause, Here is a chance to read a story with stats on specifically how much progress is being made. This is impressive when you compare it to, for example, the standstill we seem to be at with AIDS in Africa.
If the link expires, please contact a nearby Rotary or the (Bill) Gates Foundation for further information.
If you are like me and you have a disability, you likely feel empathetic toward anyone who has a disability which is more difficult to bear than your own. Whether you have a disability, know someone who does, or are just randomly coming across this story, I urge you to read the story and pitch in to the effort and tell a friend.
The only way we can get rid of terrible things like polio is by showing love, and choosing to help those who are afflicted, whom we don't know, have never met, and probably never will.
Why It Takes More Than A Disabled War Veteran and the Mother of a Child With a Disability To Win My Vote
by Treadmarkz,
I have encountered fellow citizens of the U.S. who were shocked that I would not be voting for John McCain/Sarah Palin in this year's election. Astounded, really.
"Don't you think Sarah Palin, as a mother of a disabled kid, and John McCain, as a disabled War Veteran, would do everything they can for disabled people?"
I have endless respect for McCain's sacrifice in War, and I know from listening to my mother talk about raising me what Palin must go through to get her child what he needs to live the life she wants for him. So this is a valid question. Sure Palin is the mother of a child with Down Syndrome. But I don't know what she would do as a leader. I mean if my own mother were in the White House, I have a good idea of the laws that she would want changed and I would trust her judgement. But I don't know enough about Palin to know if I trust the things that she would have pushed for as VP. And nobody can know what's best for all the different kinds of disabled people. So you have to vote for the overall best choice you have available. And I believe I did.
And besides that, any change that was made on behalf of disabled people would have to be voted on by the law-making bodies of our government, not just installed by Palin OR McCain. I know that is how it works under Bush/Cheney but we are back to reality now. In that respect I know that disabled people are just as well off under Obama as we would have been with Palin or McCain.
I told the person that asked me this that sometimes it is better if people that have a little distance from the issue make the decision. And what I meant was that if we want this to be a fair and balanced country, the laws and "changes" need to be made by people without self-interest in the issues.
And speaking of self-interest, despite an earlier posting in which I noted that Obama was the only candidate that mentioned disabled people on his Web site, I know that there are issues that are infinitely more important to this country than whether I get accessibility to certain buildings, etc. Such as the issue of whether I get to keep getting my health care for free while others don't have health care at all. Such as whether my president is going to stop or continue isolating us from the rest of the world. Whether he is going to take the time to read the CIA reports about potential attacks. Whether my president is going to make education a priority for everyone. Whether he is going to tax the people who have the money to spare (the facts don't lie, if you actually paid attention to what McCain and Obama were saying). The list goes on and on.
The point is that I am a citizen of this country and I care about the things that everyone else does. So it took more than two people with direct connections with disabilities to get my vote. That is why I voted for Obama.
Furious Male Liberal Defends Sarah Palin AND Her Baby
by Treadmarkz
I am not a fan of Sarah Palin's political views overall, but ever since her introduction as McCain's running mate at the RNC, she has been taking a lot of crap because she had her baby son Trig, who has Down Syndrome, at the convention. Because of this, I can no longer remain silent on the issue. A few things are being said in the media about her little guy's appearance on the National Stage that are really getting me steamed.
1. That having him at the convention was a political stunt to demonstrate how "pro-life" she is. Just because 80% of women who find out their unborn baby has Down Syndrome have an abortion according to this story does not mean that keeping your baby makes you any more of a saint than anyone else. After all, it is your baby we are talking about, not an everyday inconvenience that one chooses how to dispose of. I think Palin had her baby at the convention because he is a part of her family and she was introducing herself, and her family, to the country. Case closed.
2. By making the above into such a big time news story, the media made it seem as though not having an abortion in a similar situation would be noteworthy, somehow. Following through with a pregnancy which you know will result in a child with a disability is not a pro-life thing, it's not a Christian thing, it's not a Republican or Conservative thing. It is about love, and we all have that in us somewhere. Even us God damned baby killer pagan liberal Democrats!
3. One doctor went so far as to express concern that Palin's example will lead other expectant mothers NOT to abort when the expected child is found to have a disability! What the Hell? Look, I have spina bifida, I know what a handful my disability was as a child, but there is always HELP one can gain through doctors (if they know what they are talking about), family members, the community, etcetera. And this is not even an issue of taking away people's CHOICE. It is an issue of giving a baby with a disadvantage a CHANCE.
This doctor is worried that the mothers of fetuses with Down Syndrome will not be prepared to take care of the child. Well, I doubt very much that my own mother grew up training all her life to have a baby with spina bifida. Mothers who have children with disabilities find ways to cope with the circumstances they are given, and they do so out of love, the greatest power in the world. The greatest human quality. And Sarah Palin is a human being.
All of the negative attitudes toward Palin having this baby will reinforce the misconception that having a child with a disability is beyond the average human being. It encourages abortion of "imperfect" children. I am not going to get into the pro-life/choice argument because it's a dead end as far as I can see. I am just using my own life experience here. I am pro-chance, my friends. Making her out to be either a saint or simply irresponsible will only serve the point of view that the chance to life should not be given so freely.
And quite frankly these attitudes have me really concerned coming from fellow liberals. Do they realize they are reinforcing every stereotype that conservatives have toward them and hold to be so repugnant? No wonder Barack Obama is losing so many supporters, even though he has absolutely nothing to do with this.
Everyday Mind Games to Play with Walkies? No Thanks
by Treadmarkz
Today as I rolled down the street, at a street corner, a man who was not in a chair was telling me that it would be funny for me to sit on a street corner and when the light was green and cars were passing by, to act as though I were going to cross, and then pull back and give them a "just kidding" look. A fun little prank to play on the walkies (my affectionate name for those less disabled than I am).
Yeah, I've always wanted to be the cause of a 50 car pile-up.
In a posting with a similar title about Earth Day, I wrote about how I used my disability to get people thinking. Sure, I used my disability, but only for good, not for pure unadulterated evil.
I am sure this man was joking, but honestly, some people don't know quite how to communicate with the disabled as though we were, oh I don't know, equals. The conversation I had today was right up there with the people who don't understand why, when stuck in a crowd, I don't just start running people's feet over to get through. No, this was worse.
How Baseball Became Wheelchair Accessible To Me
by Treadmarkz
Today, April 20, 2008, marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Henry Chadwick, sportswriter, statistician, and often called "The Father of Baseball".
Chadwick did not invent baseball, and he was not known to have played the game. But he was one of the first sports journalists to focus on baseball. And it was his early reporting of games in the New York area between newly formed teams that quickly turned this playground game into a game for men which would soon be referred to as "The National Game" or "National Pastime." Chadwick popularized the collection of baseball statistics as we know it today, and he was strongly against the spread of the myth of baseball's beginnings, the claim that Abner Doubleday invented the game in 1839 in a field in Cooperstown, NY. Chadwick knew that the game had a longer, richer history than that.
Now, why is this important to me? What does this have to do with the general theme of treadmarkz.wordpress.com? Good question.
First because early in life I became enchanted with the game of baseball, a "baseball history and statistics wizard" as my mom has often called me. It made me feel a part of something magical. Being born with spina bifida, and unable to fully take part in baseball, reading about it gave me something to look up to. Just to know about its history, and its players, men who, to me were close to supernatural, made me feel a part of something bigger.
Then there was that moment when I was in 9th grade, but I was at home, out of school for months, in a body cast after a back surgery. There was that one flash of inspiration while I lay there completely out of commission, not doing anything.
What do I want to do with my life? I want to be a journalist!
And what do I want to write about? I want to write about baseball!
That was all I wanted from the time I was 15 until I was about 25. I lived out that dream and I tried to write about it in a way that would fill another generation with wonder over the simple game.
Anyone who has ever written about baseball or has cherished the history of the "grand olde game" is in debt to Henry Chadwick.
Quick Reality Check for the "Politically Correct" Disabled
by Treadmarkz
Sorry to burst the bubble, people, but "People With Disabilities" is the same as saying "Disabled People". The only difference is that it takes longer to say. And saying "PWD" doesn't help. We are still disabled. All we did was take the long version of a phrase, and re-shorten it. And all people on the planet are disabled in some way, obvious or not.
Labels, people…labels.
I am disabled, and I have been on the Disaboom.com forums a lot lately, and it took me days to figure out what people meant when they said PWD. Does that just mean I am disconnected from other PWDs? True, I don't know too many other people in wheelchairs (PIW). So, maybe.
And while I am here, it is "disabled", not "disABLED." Come on people. You don't see people running around saying they are "nearSIGHTED" do you? No.


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Mark A. Delili, 48, of Avon Lake, passed away from a sudden illness Thursday, May 2, 2013. He was born March 21, 1965, to his parents, Charles and Carol Delili in Massilon. Later, they moved to Avon Lake where Mark was raised and graduated from Avon Lake High School in 1983. Mark worked as an assembler for the Ford Motor Company, Avon Lake, for 21 years and he was a member of UAW Local 2000. He enjoyed his Harley Davidson Motorcycle, adding to various collections, listening to good music and spending quality time with his family. He especially loved vacationing with them in Florida.
Mark is survived by his beloved wife of 23 years, Christine (nee DelVecchio); and their loving daughter, Allison, residing at home; his dear mother, Carol (nee Haschak) of Avon Lake; and two brothers, Charles F. Jr., of Avon Lake, and Matthew of Minnesota; son-in-law of Patrick and Carol DelVecchio; brother-in-law of Kimberly and Kenneth Smith; and devoted uncle of Kevin and Karilyn Smith.
Mark was preceeded in death by his father, Charles F., Sr.; and his brother, David.
Friends may call at the Busch Funeral Home, 163 Avon Belden Rd., Avon Lake, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M., Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Cremation by Busch Crematory.
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We've been packing our home (somebody should invent 7zip for physical objects as well) and today all gadgets except my computers left to the new place. My computer speakers left too. Television is gone. Radio too.
Now… the creepy thing is that it's pretty darn silent here. And it's creepy.
It's amazing what void can achieve.


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Brazil oil company Petrobras (NYSE:PBR) will spend $225 billion by the end of 2015 on exploration projects, most off the coast of Brazil. Its management believes it can finance the capital expenditures through operating cash flow and debt. It's an incredible amount of activity that will help Petrobras continue to grow. As of September 20, its stock is down 35% this past year, which is among some of the worst performers in the oil exploration industry. One of the better performers in the past 52 weeks is Norway's Statoil (NYSE:STO), up 1%. Investors clearly feel Statoil is the better stock to own. I'll examine whether they may be right.
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According to a Statoil company presentation, it intends to be producing in excess of 2.5 million barrels of oil equivalent per day by 2020. Petrobras, according to its new five-year plan, will be at 6.4 million barrels of oil equivalent per day by that time. Sheer numbers would suggest that Petrobras is now a bigger player in the oil industry and will be bigger in the future. This doesn't necessarily make it a better stock. In addition to the revenue side of the equation, one must also take into account profitability and return on investment. According to an April 5 report by Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS), Statoil's profitability per barrel of oil equivalent is $4.70 compared to an industry average of $3.60. In addition, Statoil makes $7.40 in capital expenditures per barrel of oil equivalent compared to $7.50 for the industry as a whole. It spends less to make more. On this basis at least, it's every bit Petrobras' equal.
Second Quarter Results
Thanks to rising oil and gas prices, increasing 32 and 28% year-over-year, respectively, Statoil's revenues in the quarter jumped 30.3% to $31.3 billion producing a net operating profit of $11.3 billion. Petrobras saw revenues increase 23.8% to $70.8 billion with a net operating profit of $14.4 billion. In terms of operating margins, Statoil ruled the day at 36.1% compared to 20.3% for Petrobras. That's a substantial victory. For every dollar of revenue that each company generated in the quarter, Statoil made 16 cents more. Put another way, Statoil spent $6.7 billion in the quarter on property, plant and equipment to generate $11.3 billion in net operating profits. Petrobras meanwhile spent $19.7 billion to generate a net operating profit of $14.4 billion. Petrobras invested $1 to make 73 cents while the same dollar invested by Statoil delivered $1.69 in profit or 2.3 times its Brazilian counterpart. Clearly, Petrobras is counting on the $225 billion investment over the next five years boosting profitability. I'm not so sure.
As always, it comes down to price. I believe I've made a reasonable argument that Statoil is a more efficient oil producer. However, just because it makes more money as a percentage of revenue, doesn't mean it's a better stock. Value investors will never have a problem buying the lower margin stock if they feel it's available at a superior price. Petrobras' enterprise value is 5.6 times EBITDA compared to 2 times EBITDA for Statoil, 3.9 for ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP), 5.5 for Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) and Royal Dutch Shell at 4.6 times EBITDA. None is more expensive by this metric and Statoil is the cheapest. Some other valuation metrics such as price-to-sales and price-to-book are a draw, so, for me, it comes down to the fact that Statoil pays a dividend yielding 4.2%, which is alot higher than Petrobras pays. (For additional reading, take a look at A Guide To Investing In Oil Markets.)
The Bottom Line
Add it all up and I have to agree with investors. Petrobras likely has a good future but Statoil is the better stock to own.
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