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- Construction of the body of Biomolecular Rocket
- Rocket is consisted of 10μm beads, platinum or catalase, and DNA. By using DNA, platinum or catalase particles are conjugated to 10μm beads. Beads have been addressed by the deposition of gold and chromium, so DNA was able to conjugate to beads region-specific. In addition, we designed the photoresponsive DNA for allowing detachment of the engines from the Biomolecular rocket's body upon the UV light irradiation in a region-specific manner.
- In this section, we examined 5 experiments.
Vapor deposition of Au and Cr on the polystyrene body
We succeeded in selective coating of polystyrene beads by vapor deposition of Au and Cr.
In this project, gold and chromium were deposited on the polystyrene beads in order to conjugate specific DNA onto the determined location on the surface.
- >>see Method
- From these pictures, we observed that vapor deposition can make hemisphere membrane of gold. By comparing the color of figure1 and figure2, micro-beads completely covered by gold are more black and have a metallic luster. From figure3 , it is possible that the 40μm beads can deposit gold as hemisphere in that the colors of beads sphere's limbs are different. Figure 4 shows that the 40μm beads was covered by two metals which are gold and chromium.We succeeded in dividing the surface of the beads for three parts such as polystyrene, gold and chromium.
- We experimented not just 40µm polystyrene beads but also 10µm polystyrene beads. The more beads smaller, the more difficult to confirm whether beads is covered metal or not. Image5 show that 10µm polystyrene beads was spread on the cover glass in a single layer. Image6 show 10µm polystyrene beads. After gold deposition, a hemisphere of the beads is covered gold. we put the beads on a ethanol solution and confided whether beads was covered or not. As a result, we confirmed right bead in this image is covered by gold. A left bead in this image is also covered by gold, but a gold surface of the bead was the upper side, so we couldn't observe a boundary between gold surface and polystyrene surface. After chromium deposition, the half surface of the beads was covered by chromium, and the quarter surface of the beads covered by gold. However, it is difficult to observe a range of metal surface.
- From this result, we would able to detach catalytic engine specifically from the body of Biomolecular Rocket. And this makes the body of Biomolecular Rocket and controls their direction.
DNA design
We designed nine DNA strands by using NUPACK in order to hybridize at constant temperature.
- >>see Method
- We selected two DNA strands from a treatise. In the below, there are two DNA strands.
- And then, we adjusted number of bases of the DNA strands. This is because we need to dissociate DNA strands easily as to control Biomolecular Rocket by detaching catalytic engines from the body. As a result, we adjusted one DNA strand to 11 bases from 23 bases.
- seqA' 5'-GCATCTACACTCAATACCCAGCC-3'
- seqA 5'-AATACCCAGCC-3'
- Four azobenzene molecules is incorporated into this DNA strand for photo switching. We also designed complementary DNA strands.
- seqA 5'-AATACCCAGCC-3'
- seqAc 5'-GGCTGGGTATT-3'
- seqB 5'-CGTCTATTGCTTGTCACTTCCCC-3'
- seqBc 5'-GGGGAAGTGACAAGCAATAGACG-3'
- We analyzed melting temperature of DNA hybridization of each DNA strand and complementary DNA strand. Result of analysis is below.
- In addition, we modified amino group to DNA strands for conjugation onto a polystyrene surface. And we also modified thiol group to DNA strands for conjugation onto a gold and platinum surface.
seqA_5thiol [ThiSS]AATXACXCCXAGXCC seqAc_5thiol [ThiSS]GGCTGGGTATT seqB_5thiol [ThiSS]CGTCTATTGCTTGTCACTTCCCC seqBc_5amino [AminoC6]GGGGAAGTGACAAGCAATAGACG
- Moreover, we designed DNA strands that have linker part.
seqAc_5thiol_T15 [ThiSS]TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTGGCTGGGTATT seqB_5thiol_T15 [ThiSS]TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTATTGCTTGTCACTTCCCC seqBc_5amino_T15 [AminoC6]TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTAGTGACAAGCAATAGACG
- Finally, we designed FAM modified DNA strands for confirming to success experiments of EDAC conjugation and thiol conjugation.
seqB_5FAM [6-FAM]CGTCTATTGCTTGTCACTTCCCC seqBc_5FAM [6-FAM]GGGGAAGTGACAAGCAATAGACG
- On the below, there are all DNA strands we designed.
- The DNA strands
seqA_azo4_5thiol [ThiSS]AATXACXCCXAGXCC (X=Azobenzene) seqAc_5thiol [ThiSS]GGCTGGGTATT seqAc_5thiol_T15 [ThiSS]TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTGGCTGGGTATT seqB_5thiol [ThiSS]CGTCTATTGCTTGTCACTTCCCC seqB_5thiol_T15 [ThiSS]TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTATTGCTTGTCACTTCCCC seqB_5FAM [6-FAM]CGTCTATTGCTTGTCACTTCCCC seqBc_5amino [AminoC6]GGGGAAGTGACAAGCAATAGACG seqBc_5amino_T15 [AminoC6]TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTAGTGACAAGCAATAGACG seqBc_5FAM [6-FAM]GGGGAAGTGACAAGCAATAGACG
- (The DNA strands selected by us.)
DNA conjugation
EDAC conjugation
We succeeded in amino modified DNA conjugation to polystyrene surface by EDAC conjugation.
We bond polystyrene-beads with DNA using EDAC. To confirm that amino modified DNA is bind to polystyrene, we hybridize the DNA with FAM and observe them under blue light by microscope.
- >>see Method
- Polystyrene beads which were treated with EDAC conjugation exhibited fluorescence, on the othr hand polystyrene beads which were not treated with EDAC conjugation didn't exhibit fluorescence. this is because EDAC treated beads could hybridize Complementary FAM DNA. The othr beads couldn't hybridize FAM DNA in that there were no surface area that could be conjugated to.
- These pictures shows that we succeeded in amino modified DNA conjugation to polystyrene surface by EDAC conjugation.
SAM conjugation
We succeeded in thiol modified DNA conjugation onto gold surface by SAM.
Self-assembled monolayers (SAM) of molecules are molecular assemblies formed spontaneously on substrate surfaces by chemical adsorption. this reaction enabled us to conjugate DNA onto gold and/or platinum surface.
- >>see Method
Image1 shows the state of thiol-modified DNA and gold-deposited cover glass reaction. Spot 1 and 4 are phosphate and saline buffer. Spot 2 and 5 are phosphate and saline buffer that DNA was dissolved in. Spot 3 and 6 are phosphate and saline buffer that thiol-modified DNA was dissolved. Final concentration of phosphate and saline buffer are the same in these spot. But 1、2 and 3 are added NaCl concentration immediately after 24 hours of incubation. On the other hand 4, 5, and 6 are intended to raise the concentration of NaCl every 2 hours after 24 hours of incubation for 6hours, then incubate more 16hours. In image2, gold-deposited cover glass is washed with 3 × SSC, then it was blotted on the surface of the water.
- We observe that there were few signs after washing in 1,2,4 and 5.On the other hand, 3 and 6 were left water. This is expected that this spot of gold surface is covered with DNA by thiol conjugation, and became partially hydrophilic. Other spots are still hydrophobic in that there are no conjugations of DNA.
- From this result, we were determined that thiol conjugation is completed.
Catalyst conjugation by DNA hybridization
We tried to catalyst conjugation by DNA hybridization.
DNA hybridization enable us to conjugate each materials in that DNA strand transits to take thermodynamically stable forms.
- >>see Method
- Energy prodction for rail-free movement
- In order to realize rail-free movement, we looked at the function of catalyst. Platinum or catalase catalysts decompose H2O2 and emit H2O and O2 bubbles. Since the driving force created by divergence of bubbles, and rocket proceeds by dissociation of oxygen, rail does not require.
- In this section, we show 3 results that involved in energy production for rail-free movement.
DNA hybridization in solution of H2O2
We used PAGE electrophoresis to ascertain the stability of DNA duplex in thin H₂O₂ solution 1%~5%.
PAGE electrophoresis shows the difference of molecular weight that comes from denaturetion or hybridization in the form of bands.
- >>see Method
- This image shows the observation results of DNA hybridization in solution of Hydrogen peroxide for 90minutes.From the picture, the hybridized DNA band appear in lane 1,2,3&8. In lane 4,5,6&7 appears single strand band. Lane1&8 are the same, lane 2 & 3 are added hydrogen peroxide solution (1% and 5% for 1h)for 90 minutes. In Lane 5&7 shows the observation results of single strand DNA (ssDNA) in solution of Hydrogen peroxide. In lane 4&6 are the control band of ssDNA.
- Upper white dotted line represents the same position of Lane 1&8 in that they are the same sample. Comparing between 4.5.6&7, these 4 lines appear lower than the white line, and 4-5and 6-7 are few differences. If hydrogen peroxide affects ssDNA, destroy, tear up or denature, line 5 and 7 will appear in the lower position or becomes unclear. Judging from appearances, differences between positive and negative control ware few.Comparing 1,2,3 and 8,these lines are completely appear in the white bar.Differences between these lines are only concentration of hydrogen peroxide. So, we conclude that there is no influence of hydrogen peroxide for DNA hybridizations however DNA is exposed to hydrogen peroxide within 90minutes.So, we could determine that there is no effect of hydrogen peroxide for dsDNA as well as ssDNA.
Observation of platinum hemisphere behavior in solution of H2O2
- >>see Method
Energy production by using catalase
- >>see Method
- High-speed movement of Biomolecular Rocket
- Catalytic engine produced sufficient energy to move quickly, but further accelerate the Biomolecular Rocket, we conjugated numerous platinum catalytic engines to a rocket body by taking advantage of DNA hybridization and denaturation. Emission of the bubbles depends on the surface area of catalyst. If the catalytic surface area is expanded, it is obvious that our rocket will be able to emit more bubbles and speeding up.
- In this section, we show 2 results that involved in high-speed movement of biomolecular Rocket.
Analysis of platinum by High-speed camera
- >>see Method
Simulation for speeding-up of Biomolecular Rocket
- Directional control of Biomolecular Rocket
- Direction of the rail-free movement of our rocket can be controlled, since we designed the photoresponsive DNA. Photoresponsive DNA structure is changed by UV light irradiation, then dissociation of double strand DNA will happen.
- In this section, we show 3 results that involved in directional control of biomolecular Rocket.
Design of azobenzene-modified DNA
We designed photo-responsive DNA strand in order to control the direction of Biomolecular Rocket.
- >>see Method
We incorporated 4 azobenzene units into "seqA_thiol" DNA strand so that we can quickly dissociated DNA duplex. seqA_azo4_5thiol [ThiSS]AATXACXCCXAGXCC (X=Azobenzene)
Dissociation of azobenzene-modified DNA by UV-light irradiation
Azobenzene including DNA can easily dissociate its duplex by irradiating UV-light. We put this switching system in the rocket body and enabled its control.
- >>see Method
No. Solusion(time irradiating UV-light(minute)) light wavelength(nm) absorbance 1 A(0) 265 0.224 2 B(0) 261 0.153 3 A+B(0) 263 0.138 an average absorbance of number 1 and 2 (0.188.5) 4 A+B(1) 262 0.179 5 A+B(5) 262 0.179 6 A+B(30) 262 0.178
- A: Azobanzen including ssDNA
- B: Normal ssDNA which is complimentary DNA with A
- A+B: this solution include A and B
- The above table shows the relationship between the time of irradiating UV-light and the absorbance of photoresponsive DNA. The detail is on the page 'Azobenzen Protocol'.
- A relational expression about absorbance can be expressed as follows.
- (Abs: absorbance, ε: the absorption coefficient, c: strength, d: length of a visual leg )
- Solution A+B include 5µM strength of DNA i and DNA ii, so when no DNA formed duplex in the solution A+B, we can simply calculate its absorbance. The value is 188.5(calculated an average absorbance of No.1 and 2). Compared with this value and the absorbance of No.3, the former is 37% larger than the latter. In brief, We thought this difference comes from that DNA formed duplex in the solution of No.3 and interactions between base pairs decrease the UV absorbance relative to single strands.
- In this point, we believed that the complementary photo-responsive DNAs can form duplex.
- Look at the absorbance of No.3 and No.4~6, as the solution A+B was irradiated longer time, its absorbance suddenly move upwards from a border between No.3 and No.4. We thought this difference comes from that DNA duplex completely dissociated in the solution of No.4~6 due to more than 1 minute irradiation of the UV-light.
- In this point, we believed that the photo-responsive DNA duplex which we designed can be dissociated with irradiation of the UV-light.


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We're beginning to hear noises that we've reached a major turning point in the housing market -- and that, with interest rates so low, this is a rare opportunity to buy. But are such observations on target?
It would be comforting if they were. Yet the unfortunate truth is that the tea leaves don't clearly suggest any particular path for prices, either up or down....
The bottom line for potential home buyers or sellers is probably this: Don't do anything dramatic or difficult. There is too much uncertainty to justify any aggressive speculative moves right now. If you have personal reasons for getting into or out of the housing market, go ahead. Otherwise, don't stay up worrying about home prices any more than you do about stock prices.
I can't offer any clearer picture, and I don't see a solid basis for anyone else to do so, either.
-- Dr. Robert Shiller, "A New Housing Boom? Don't Count on It," The New York Times (Jan. 26, 2013)
- A real estate recovery is under way (led by multi-family starts), but a full-blown housing recovery is probably a few years away.
- A 2013-2014 recovery in the housing market (and for the consumer in general) will be impeded by the fiscal drag of higher individual tax rates and lower government spending and possibly by higher interest rates.
- Construction activity represents a relatively small fraction of GDP -- its aggregate impact on domestic economic growth is being overstated by many.
Today there is an almost unanimous view (from John Paulson to nearly every other hedge-hogger and talking head) that the strength in housing will be the most important factor (or one of the more important factors) in offsetting the fiscal drag associated with the spending cuts and tax rate increases (necessary to pare down the burgeoning U.S. budget).
To many, a booming housing market seems to be an almost single justification for ambitious economic growth targets and for an enthusiastic view of the U.S. stock market.
Optimism surrounding the housing market wasn't the case 18 months ago -- indeed, back then there was a great deal of skepticism (that I didn't share).
Over the past year and a half I have consistently made the case that the housing market's upside would surprise most investors over the near term and that the U.S. residential market is likely to embark upon a durable and multiyear recovery.
The key points I made in my prior analysis were that the benefits of historically low mortgage rates, vastly improved home affordability and pent-up demand (once the U.S. economy and jobs market stabilized) would yield higher home prices and rising sales turnover. Some of these factors remain in force, but other depressing factors have been introduced that could produce a halting consumer, uneven housing activity and less certain home pricing over the course of 2013.
While I remain of the view that a durable housing recovery is in place, I am less optimistic about the next 12 to 15 months.
As Yale's Bob Shiller cautioned this weekend's New York Times and as Barron's' Alan Abelson chronicled over the weekend, the housing recovery may not be steady in progress, smooth in growth and uninterrupted in its trajectory.
The fact is that housing as a series (in activity and prices), more often than not, exhibits volatility -- even when it's on the way toward recovery.
In early 2013 the U.S. consumer faces uncommon hurdles that could adversely impact the housing markets and lead to disappointing personal consumption trends.
Specifically, given the backdrop of higher individual tax rates, reduced government spending, a possible trend toward higher interest rates and a still-chastened single-family homebuyer (who has recently faced an unprecedented 30% drop in home prices), I do not anticipate a smooth recovery in housing over the next 12-18 months in the face of these macro and consumer headwinds.
Multifamily housing is seeing the biggest growth; the housing start numbers from last week were misleading. Skewed data in the housing recovery is hiding the true problem -- too many multifamily homes, single homes won't see much of a bump unless first-time homebuyers get higher income. The point is that a drop in mortgage rates produced meager results, and we can't expect more stimulus money from the Fed to keep the number positive. Too much inventory of multifamily households is going to have an interesting effect on rents -- lots of competition will force rent prices to stay low; investors won't see a lot of return....
In other words, what this still appears to be is a stimulus-induced bounce that can only be replicated in 2013 if (1) rates drop 0.75% to 1.00% below the average 2012 rate (i.e., 2.25% to 2.50% on a 30-year mortgage); (2) rates stay the same, and foreclosures and short sales surge (comes at the expense of prices); (3) exotic loan programs not requiring income or asset verification quickly become the norm; and (4) employment and income levels surge.
-- Mark Hanson
As Mark Hanson points out, the single-family housing market lacks durable leadership -- repeat buyers are carrying the housing market. The more important first-time homebuyers "are out of fire power" and peaked in May 2012, investor buyers peaked in June 2012, and all-cash existing sales volume turned flat in December 2012.
I worry that the Fed's (non-duplicable) stimulus (ZIRP), which induced a housing recovery over the past 18 months, might have even pushed forward home activity and demand and could conceivably produce a 2013 hangover -- much like Cash for Clunkers , the Homebuyer Tax Credit (which led to outsized market strength in second half of 2009/first half of 2010) or any of the other one-time fiscal policy moves designed to take the economy out of the Great Decession of 2007-2009.
Even if housing continues to recover and exhibits something more than a stimulus-related bounce, it would take a hell of a rise in construction activity to impact aggregate U.S. economic growth given construction's relatively small role in GDP. For illustration purposes, let's presume the consensus is correct and that the residential housing market will continue to exhibit strong growth. Construction represents only about 3% of GDP. Therefore a 20% increase in construction activity will only positively impact GDP by 0.6% (before the multiplier effect takes hold). This compares against a likely 1%-2% headwind from spending cuts and higher taxes (I am user a larger multiplier than most.)
Bottom line: The future outlook (in both home sales activity and for home prices) is principally a function of three variables (and I hold to a less-than-optimistic view of all these factors).
- Economic conditions: Strength in the domestic economy, wage growth and the status of the jobs market are the historic pillars of the housing market. I am less sanguine than most regarding these variables.
- Credit conditions: The availability of mortgage credit and the level of interest rates are also important ingredients to the health of housing. A further rise in interest rates could grind purchase and refinancing applications to a crawl (as housing demand has been pushed forward), even though mortgage rates are low by historic standards.
- The propensity for home ownership: The desire to own vs. rent is cyclical. The pendulum has swung from the speculation of the last cycle, in which homes were daytraded, to a more conservative view of home ownership (likely to be with us for several more years).
These three categories are not setting up to provide steady growth in the U.S. housing market over the near term -- there are numerous question marks.
Economic Conditions
My baseline expectation is for (at best) 1.5% real GDP growth in 2013 -- this is below consensus expectations. And I believe there is further risk to the downside.
I remain particularly cautious on the consumer (and homebuyer), who, despite a slightly improving jobs market, faces numerous headwinds.
Credit Conditions
In the last week the yield on the 10-year U.S. note rose from 1.82% to 1.95%. The consensus appears to be that the 10-year will rise no higher in yield than 2.25%-2.50% in 2013-- based in part on continued deleveraging, slow growth and a friendly Fed (which will effectively repress long rates). Homebuyers have become accustomed to low mortgage rates, but I would caution that given housing's historic rate sensitivity, any rise in interest rates above consensus expectations could immediately provide a headwind to the U.S. housing market. Indeed, I expect refinancing and purchase applications to suffer in the near term if rates continue last week's rise.
The Propensity to Own a Home
It is different this time -- the average middle-class U.S. consumer is beaten up.
Faced with two large stock market drawdowns in the last decade, a flash crash, screwflation (in which income has not kept pace with the costs of necessities of life: insurance, education, food, etc.), the largest economic recession since the Great Depression, continued jobs insecurity and a 30% drop in home prices, consumer behavior has changed and is not likely to revert to the historical spending patterns exhibited in the last few cycles.
A very good example of this is the evidence that individuals failed to purchase domestic equities until January 2013, as buying stocks took a backseat to making ends meet. As it relates to housing, the stunning drop in home prices in 2007-2010 will probably continue to be associated with a more conservative view toward home ownership and with a greater desire to rent. This helps to explain the continued lackluster single-family home market.
We can see this phenomenon demonstrated in the continuing dominance of multifamily starts relative to single-family starts throughout 2012. It will be interesting to see how the enormous supply of apartments will impact rents and home prices in the coming year.
Source: Mark Hanson
In summary, while a real estate recovery is under way, a full-blown housing recovery is probably a few years away.
I can see several factors (fiscal drag and higher interest rates) negatively impacting the consumer and serving to cause unevenness or even a pothole in the current housing recovery. The housing market will not save the U.S. economy, and growing optimistic expectations for the residential real estate market are not likely to be met in 2013-2014. Even if I am understating the recovery in housing, construction activity represents a relatively small fraction (3%) of GDP, and, as such its aggregate impact on domestic economic growth is probably being overstated by many.
I can see several factors (fiscal drag and higher interest rates) negatively impacting the consumer and serving to cause unevenness or even a pothole in the current housing recovery.
The housing market will not save the U.S. economy, and growing optimistic expectations for the residential real estate market are not likely to be met in 2013-2014.
Even if I am understating the recovery in housing, construction activity represents a relatively small fraction (3%) of GDP, and, as such its aggregate impact on domestic economic growth is probably being overstated by many.


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Trout's first slam backs Richards' solid outing
Right-hander fans career-high eight to position Angels for sweep
ANAHEIM -- Momentum is a word that has been tossed around the Angels' clubhouse several times this season.
After Saturday's 10-0 victory over the Tigers -- a dominant performance from both the offense and starter Garrett Richards -- it appears the Angels have found, or are at least close to finding, what they've been seeking since Opening Day.
"We've got a great squad from top to bottom, one to 25, we are pretty strong," Richards said. "We are starting to click and it's kind of exciting."
The offense banged out 14 hits -- including seven with runners in scoring position. It was more than enough for Richards, who threw seven scoreless innings with a career-high eight strikeouts, as the Angels won consecutive games for just the second time all season.
The Angels are now 6-10 -- the same record through 16 games as in 2012 -- but have won four in a row at home, two straight home series and five consecutive meetings against the Tigers.
While the offensive fireworks brought the crowd to life, Richards, who is the only Angels starter to pitch into the seventh inning this season, limited the Tigers to just two hits. He retired 16 straight batters from the second through the sixth innings.
"Guys played great defense behind me today and obviously the offense came alive, and that only makes my job a little bit easier," Richards said. "But at the same time, I don't really pay attention to the score. Every inning I have a job to do and that's to put a zero up there."
After scoring five runs in the eighth inning to break open Friday's game, the Angels wasted no time on Saturday with a nine-run first inning. The Angels failed to score more than 13 runs in any of the first four series of the season, but needed just 10 innings to eclipse that mark against the Tigers.
"When we put the ball in play, it found a hole, that's for sure," Halos manager Mike Scioscia said. "There's no doubt we caught some breaks, but when we got guys on base, we did a good job of getting them in."
The Angels' monster first inning consisted of 10 hits -- a club record for the first inning -- from seven different players. Mike Trout belted his first career grand slam, while Peter Bourjos and Albert Pujols recorded two hits in the uprising.
"We played the game all right, we just got ambushed," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said.
Bourjos now has back-to-back three-hit games and has combined with Trout and Pujols for 14 RBIs in the Angels' past two games after the trio totaled 16 RBIs in the first 14. The first six batters reached base and the Angels scored four runs before Tigers starter Rick Porcello, who only lasted two-thirds of an inning, recorded an out.
"I struggled a little bit with my command, but it wasn't all that bad," Porcello said. "I was keeping it down in the zone. I don't really know what to tell you except it wasn't in the cards for me today. I did the best I could to dig deep, especially when I started to feel some pressure. It just didn't happen for me.
"I wish I had a breakdown for you. I was throwing good sinkers. It just didn't turn for me."
Defensively, Luis Jimenez had another strong day, as he dove to his right on a ground ball to rob Austin Jackson of a single to lead off the game. In the seventh, Jimenez snagged a line drive and started a 5-4 double play.
Howie Kendrick also flashed some leather with a diving stop on a Victor Martinez ground ball in the second.
C.J. Wilson will start Sunday's series finale as the Angels go for their first series sweep of the season.
William Boor is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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PREDICTIONS LEAGUE: Peterborough United results and updates
What a well fought win against the Posh. A lot of players stepped up to the plate for this one and gave a good account of themselves.
There is a great team spirit and solidarity within the squad and nothing typifies that more than the players asking Cooper to give Nile another chance. And there is no denying, we are a better team when he plays. Just hope that he has finally seen the error of his ways; but …….
Mind you, call it fate, call it destiny, call it what you want, but once Nile was on the team sheet, he was always going to score. As perth red said on the live match day threat, no one saw that coming. But didn't he take his chance well.
Still 2 very hard games to come against Peterborough in the JPT, though I feel a little more optimistic about the outcome.
The Answers
1. Correct Score = 2-1
2. Attendance = 7794
3. 1st Town goal scorer and time = Ranger 28min
4. Number of corners = 12
5. Time of last STFC sub = 85 min
Bonus Answers
A. How many minutes of added time = 11
B. Total number of Shots on goal and shots on target = 19/8
C. Number of changes to starting 11 = 4
D. Nicky Ajose = started E. Goals in Championship, L1 and L2 = 24, 33, 30
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ASHTABULA, Ohio (AP) -- Authorities have broken up an alleged heroin trafficking ring in the northeast corner of Ohio and say one user died of an overdose.
A 42-count indictment unsealed in Cleveland federal court Monday says the suspects plotted to sell heroin in and around Ashtabula (ash-tuh-BYOO'-luh) from March to mid-August of last year.
Authorities say a young mother who was one of the customers of the alleged ring died of an overdose July 7. The death doubles the possible penalty for one of the defendants from 10 years to life in prison to 20 years to life.
The government will seek forfeiture of seized items, including more than $300,000 in cash, a pistol and five vehicles, including a BMW and two Cadillacs.
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Kids Reading to Succeed - 2014 Saturday Reading Programs (Villa Parke)
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Volunteering with Kids Reading to Succeed @ Villa Parke!
Thank you for volunteering with KRS at Villa Parke Community Center! Please RSVP by clicking on the pull down menu next to Ticket Information above and selecting the date on which you intend to volunteer.
- 8:20 - 8:50 a.m.: Volunteer Registration (*If you are a new volunteer, please sign in by 8:30 am at the latest. If you are a returning volunteer, please arrive by 8:40 am. Please be on time; volunteers who have completed a background check will be matched with a student on a first-come, first serve basis.)
- 8:50 - 9:00 a.m.: Volunteer orientation
- 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.: Volunteers read with students
- 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.: Special presentation by guest speakers
PARKING: Park on side streets and/or 99 Cent Store parking lot on 442 N. Los Robles Ave, Pasadena.
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Thornburg victorious in Triple-A debut
After big league start, Brewers prospect pitches five innings
By Danny Wild / MLB.com | July 4, 2012 7:43 PM ET
Now he's sleeping on couches in Nashville.
Thornburg finally made his Triple-A debut Wednesday, 15 days after getting a spot start in his Major League debut on June 19. The Brewers' No. 4 prospect was quickly optioned back to the Minors after a no-decision against Toronto and he saw his first action with Nashville on Wednesday, going five innings for the win.
While it was a path most pitchers don't take, it was an opportunity Thornburg won't forget.
"It's been a pretty hectic couple weeks or so, my car is still packed, I haven't unpacked my bags even," said Thornburg, who'd been on the Triple-A disabled list since June 25. "I haven't found a place to stay in Nashville yet, but I wouldn't trade it for anything."
Against Memphis, the Cardinals' top affiliate, Thornburg (1-0) allowed two runs on six hits, throwing 49 of 66 pitches for strikes. He fanned six and did not walk a batter in his first outing since serving up four homers in 5 1/3 innings against the Blue Jays at Miller Park.
So after crashing on teammates' couches and sampling Nashville-area motels, Thornburg finally felt at home.
"It was good. I've been on the DL for a couple weeks, so this was good," he said. "I wish I could have gone deeper into the game, but I had a lowered pitch count."
Thornburg's two mistakes Wednesday came, oddly enough, against Memphis starter Brandon Dickson. The Redbirds right-hander hit an RBI single in the third and a run-scoring double in the fifth.
"I definitely felt good, didn't miss a beat," Thornburg said. "I was kind of wondering what to expect after such a layoff, but I felt good."
Thornburg, a 2010 third-round pick, struck out four over the first two frames before Pete Kozma singled, stole second and scored in the third. He worked a 1-2-3 fourth, striking out Cardinals top third base prospect Zack Cox to end the inning. But Mark Hamilton's leadoff double in the fifth led to Dickson's second RBI of the night.
"The pitcher got both RBIs," Thornburg said with a laugh. "That the first time I've given up a hit to a pitcher, and they both went for runs."
Thornburg, who hit a double in his big league debut, went 8-1 with a 3.00 ERA in 13 starts at Double-A Huntsville. The plan was for him to attend the Southern League All-Star Game on June 19, then drive to Nashville.
But when Shaun Marcum experienced tightness in his pitching elbow, the Brewers called on Thornburg to face Toronto. He cruised through five innings before allowing consecutive homers to Colby Rasmus, Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion. After the game, Milwaukee recalled right-hander Mike McClendon and sent Thornburg to Nashville.
"I'm just hotel-hopping at the moment," the Houston native said. "A couple guys let me sleep on their couch, so I've been doing that."
Such is the glamorous life of a Major Leaguer-turned-Triple-A ace. And Thornburg is soaking it up.
"The Major League experience was awesome," he said. "I learned what you can and can't do, and that helped me mature a lot as far as knowing how to pitch at that level. It helped me a lot at the Triple-A level -- pitching here, it's a very similar way of pitching.
"It's a little different in Triple-A, you have your young prospects and some older guys, former Major Leaguers that have been around a while, so it's a lot of different mixes."
Thornburg is his own category in that regard, a 23-year-old at the top of Milwaukee's list of prospects when the need arises. He's not sure what the plan is moving forward.
"I think they're just taking it start by start, the same way they would have before [going up]," he said. "I'm very fortunate with the situation, to get called up. I think they'll treat it like it never happened."
It did happen, and Thornburg will be ready for the next time.
Danny Wild is an editor for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.View More


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ORLANDO, Fla. - Orlando police are searching for a man whose dog attacked a Lake Eola Park swan, which later had to be euthanized.
Police said they were called to North Rosalind Avenue on Wednesday, three days after the attack, when a witness reported that a man released his dachshund from its leash to attack a male white swan.
The swan was taken to Winter Park Veterinarian Hospital , where it was euthanized due to its severe leg injuries, according to police.
"This is a rare occasion. I've been managing the park for two years and this has never happened," said park manager Chris Wallace. "If you've got them on retractable leashes, we tell you don't let them chase after the swans and we do all the education that we can."
A witness spotted the incident and took pictures. Police said they are investigating whether the release of the dog was intentional.
The swan was valued at $500.
Anyone with information about the attack is urged to call Orlando police.
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5 Rules That Speed Weight Lossby Dana Angelo White in Diets, February 23, 2012
Trying to shed a few pounds (and keep them off)? Do it the right way – these tips can help.
Rule #1: Eat!
Taking in fewer calories will promote weight loss, but cutting back too much can bring your metabolism to a screeching halt. Slow and steady is best: reduce your current intake by about 500 calories per day to lose one a pound per week.
Rule #2: Move
Regular physical activity keeps your metabolism working at a higher rate. Increasing your lean body mass also means you'll burn calories more efficiently. Try to get in at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day.
Rule #3: Unplug
Research supports that eating meals while distracted by the computer, phone or TV can lead to overeating. Take a break! Enjoy food with nothing but family conversation or some peace and quiet.
Rule #4: Hydrate
Lack of fluids can lead to dehydration and fatigue. Stick to primarily calorie-free drinks to help with weight loss.
Rule #5: Get Some ZZZZZZ's
Sleep deprivation can trigger increased activity of the hormones that promote eating. To make matters worse, it's harder to make healthy choices when you're tired. Avoid late-night munchies (those calories add up fast) by closing the kitchen and hitting the pillow.
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Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC, is a registered dietitian, certified athletic trainer and owner of Dana White Nutrition, Inc., which specializes in culinary and sports nutrition. See Dana's full bio »


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Alongside a little tweet from Kojima himself, a new listing made by a Korean rating board seems to indicate that another collection regarding the Metal Gear Solid franchise is inbound.
As we've stated above, a Korean video game rating board has listed Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection on their website, which is reportedly available only on the PlayStation 3. It's worth noting that the said rating board was also the one who first revealed the upcoming Resident Evil: Revelations for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U, and PC, so this could mean that this collection is indeed real.
Alongside this rumour, the series' creator, Hideo Kojima, also posted this particular image via his twitter account, which might actually represent the same collection.
We'll update you as soon as we know more. For all things Metal Gear, keep it locked to Analog Addiction!
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Then, the star of the hit CBS comedy "2 Broke Girls," it's BETH BEHRS! As the show enters its second hilarious season, she's sitting down with Ellen to tell her what it feels like to have made it big in Hollywood!
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All the recipes/cooktimes (that I can find) all over the 'net are for indirect rotisserie using the main burners.
Has anybody ever done one using the back infrared?? I'm talking about a small (7-8 lb.) secondary bird to be used for seconds/leftovers.
Is it even possible to cook a bird of this size all the way thru w/o nuking the skin using the higher heat of the IBB??
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PDEQ issues air quality operating permits to facilities known as Stationary Sources which may be any building, structure or installation subject to regulation which emits or may emit air pollution. These facilities must comply with the conditions in their operating permits to limit air pollution. The tab below for Stationary Sources includes information regarding Operating Permits and Compliance Guidance for these sources. Other sources of air pollution include Fugitive Dust, Asbestos and Open Burning, which are also regulated by PDEQ. Air quality regulations lay out the requirements and process for the application and issuance of an air quality permit.
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Air quality operating permits include a listing of all air pollution regulatory requirements that apply to the source. The program clarifies the air pollution control obligations of facilities by compiling in one document all of a source's compliance requirements. The intent is that by including all applicable requirements in one permit it will be easier for the source owner, the regulatory agency, and the public to determine if the source is in compliance.
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PDEQ administers their asbestos program having adopted by reference in Pima County Code the Asbestos NESHAP (National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants). The program's intent is to minimize the release of asbestos-containing material. The regulations require the owner of the building and/or the operator to notify PDEQ before any demolition, or before renovations of buildings that contain a certain threshold amount of asbestos or asbestos containing materials. Additionally, specific work practices are to be followed during demolitions and renovations.
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Ancient Egyptian artifacts will be on view in Phoenix when Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets, Modern Science opens at Arizona Science Center on May 31.
Lost Egypt is an immersive quest for knowledge that reveals how archaeologists use modern science and technology to uncover and understand the ancient civilization of Egypt. Through hands-on challenges, authentic artifacts and guidance from real archaeologists, visitors will unearth the mysteries of Egypt, its culture and its people. The exhibition explores how mummies, artifacts and other material remains contribute to our scientific understanding of past cultures.
"From the pyramids to body preservation, there is a mystique and fascination with ancient Egypt that is unlike any other historic culture," said Chevy Humphrey, President and CEO of Arizona Science Center. "Visitors will be intrigued by the artifacts and the ways modern scientific advancements are uncovering new information about this era every day."
Highlights include a real human mummy and several animal mummies, as well as scans, forensic facial reconstructions and for the first time ever, a life-size rapid prototype (a type of 3D computer model) of a mummy in a stage of "unwrapping." Visitors will also be transported into ancient times where they will discover a re-creation of an Egyptian tomb and authentic art and artifacts from the daily life and funerary culture of ancient Egypt.
Some of the worlds' foremost authorities on Egypt are featured in the exhibition. Visitors will be able to connect with them through video interviews and photographs from the field.
"Lost Egypt makes an unforgettable connection between past and present customs, cultures and sciences," added Humphrey. "This exhibit is particularly inspiring for young people, illuminating the roles they can play as future archaeologists, scientists, engineers, technicians and life-long learners."
Lost Egypt is located in the Sybil B. Harrington Galleries on Level 3 of Arizona Science Center. The exhibition will be open between May 31 and Sept. 1, 2014. Tickets are $26.95 (adult), $23.95 (senior) and $19.95 (child), which include general admission. Arizona Science Center members are able to enter for $8 (adult) and $6 (child).


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DETROIT - When attending the 2013 North American International Auto Show at Detroit's Cobo Center, a map might be useful.
There are so many displays to see from so many automotive companies eager to showcase their latest endeavors.
When guests arrive at Cobo and enter the show through the Detroit Hall entrance, they will be hit with a large Ford display which rivals Toyota for overall space at the show. Navigating from that point on should be pretty straight-forward. However, if you're interested in getting to specific displays faster, take the map.
For instance, Lexus is expected to have a brand-new display showcasing its newest vehicles. The Lexus display is quite a distance from the entrance with a variety of displays in between. The quickest route to Lexus would be through the Macomb Hall entrance and straight ahead. The Chevrolet display will be to the left of Lexus.
GMC and Buick will be tucked away in the back right as you walk in from the Detroit Hall or Macomb Hall entrances.
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What's Shooting Now? The Revelation!by FN Dish Editor in View All Posts, August 19th, 2009
Well done FN Dishers! We were worried that we made the clues too tricky this time, but you came through and solved the mystery. Yes, those shots were from the set of Cooking for Real with the lovely Sunny Anderson.
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If you want more information about patient safety, here is a list of reliable Web resources that you may want to check.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) (http://www.ahrq.gov/)
The AHRQ is part of the US Dept of Health & Human Services. Among their patient fact sheets are:
20 tips to help prevent medical errors20 tips to help prevent medical errors (http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/20tips.htm)
20 tips to help prevent medical errors in children20 tips to help prevent medical errors in children (http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/20tipkid.htm)
Your Medicine: Play It SafeYour Medicine: Play It Safe (http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/safemeds/safemeds.htm)
American Academy of Neurology American Academy of Neurology (http://www.aan.com/go/practice/patientsafety)
Primarily directed to physicians, the Patient Safety Workgroup was established by the American Academy of Neurology in response to the Institute of Medicine Report.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) (http://www.aaos.org/)
The AAOS Patient SafetyThe AAOS Patient Safety (http://patientsafety.aaos.org/) Web site has links to various articles, press releases and position statements on patient safety related to orthopaedics. Both consumer and clinical information is included.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) (http://www.aap.org/)
() (RE060027) (Policy Statement--June 2001); primarily for physicians.
American College of PhysiciansAmerican College of Physicians (http://www.acponline.org/ptsafety/?idx) (ACP)/American Society of Internal Medicine (ASIM)
Patient safety tips, continuing medical education, etc., directed primarily to physicians.
ACS views on legislative, regulatory and other issues, including patient safety, directed primarily to physicians.
NPSF Clearinghouse link to bibliography of patient safety literature - extensive listing of references for medical error reduction research.
Amednews.comAmednews.com (http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2001/08/06/prsc0806.htm)
American Medical News; occasional articles on patient safety.
The ASDS has become increasingly concerned about the proliferation of non-physicians practicing medicine and its impact on patient safety. Site has physician and patient information.
American Society of Health-System PharmacistsAmerican Society of Health-System Pharmacists (http://www.safemedication.com/)
Consumer-oriented site on medication safety.
Anesthesiologists Patient Safety Foundation (APSF)Anesthesiologists Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) (http://www.apsf.org/)
Primarily clinical information directed to health care professonals on the nature, causes, and prevention of anesthetic injuries.
Australian Patient Safety Foundation (APSF)Australian Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) (http://www.apsf.net.au/)
The Australian Patient Safety Foundation Inc. (APSF) is a non-profit independent organization dedicated to the advancement of patient safety.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ServicesCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services (http://www.cms.hhs.gov/)
Information on all of the Agency's programs, initiatives, including quality initiatives, and priorities. Has both consumer and professional sections.
Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI)Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI) (http://www.ecri.org/Patients/References/Pages/default.aspx)
Patient reference guides on clinical trials and bone marrow transplants.
Food and Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiological HealthFood and Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiological Health (http://www.fda.gov/cdrh)
Safety Alerts, Public Health Advisories and Notices from CDRH.
FDA Patient Safety NewsFDA Patient Safety News (http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfTopic/psn/index.cfm)
FDA Patient Safety News is a televised series for health care personnel, carried on satellite broadcast networkssatellite broadcast networks (http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/psn/viewbroadcasts.cfm) aimed at hospitals and other medical facilities across the country. Each edition features information on new medical devices on FDA safety notifications and product recalls, and on ways to protect patients when using medical devices.
HC Pro's Accreditinfo.comHC Pro's Accreditinfo.com (http://www.hcpro.com/index.cfm?)
Designed for health care professionals; includes a Patient Safety Monitor Archive
Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) (http://www.ismp.org/)
The ISMP is a nonprofit organization that works closely with healthcare practitioners and institutions, regulatory agencies, professional organizations and the pharmaceutical industry to provide education about adverse drug events and their prevention.
International Patient Safety CenterInternational Patient Safety Center (http://www.jcipatientsafety.org/)
The JCAHO/Joint Commission Resources-sponsored site serves as a major, central repository of resources and information on patient safety. Its content is relevant for patients and their families, as well as employers, physicians, nurses, pharmacists and health care organizations worldwide.
JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association)JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) (http://jama.ama-assn.org/)
Professional medical journal that carries occasional stories on patient safety studies and research.
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare OrganizationsJoint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (http://www.jcaho.org/) (JCAHO)
Facts about Patient Safety requirements for healthcare organizations to become accredited.
The Leapfrog GroupThe Leapfrog Group (http://www.leapfroggroup.org/)
Information for consumers and healthcare professionals on ways to help save lives and reduce preventable medical mistakes.
Massachusetts Coalition for the Prevention of Medical ErrorsMassachusetts Coalition for the Prevention of Medical Errors (http://www.macoalition.org/)
Information for consumers and healthcare professionals on ways to improve patient safety and minimize medical errors in Massachusetts.
Minnesota Alliance for Patient SafetyMinnesota Alliance for Patient Safety (http://www.mnpatientsafety.org/)
Tools and resources for healthcare organizations to improve patient safety.
National Academy of Sciences - Institute of Medicine (IOM)National Academy of Sciences - Institute of Medicine (IOM) (http://www.iom.edu/CMS/3809/4629.aspx)
Primarily for healthcare professsionals, the IOM's Development of Patient Safety Data Standards Project is designed to help collect, code and classify patient safety information.
National Center for Patient Safety (NCPS)National Center for Patient Safety (NCPS) (http://www.patientsafety.gov/)
Veterans' Administration site designed to help reduce and preventing adverse medical events while enhancing the care given our patients.
Patient safety site focusing on events in the United Kingdom.
National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF)National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) (http://www.npsf.org/)
Primarily for healthcare professionals; dedicated to measurably improving patient safety in the delivery of health care.
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March 30 Board of Supervisors Meeting Features 5 Presentations
March 27, 2009
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The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, at its meeting on Monday, March 30, scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m., will make the following presentations to residents and county staff. For more information, call 703-324-3187, TTY 711. Information on the March 30 meeting, including an agenda, can be found online.
Public Safety Telecommunications Week
The Board of Supervisors will designate April 13-19, 2009, as Public Safety Telecommunications Week in Fairfax County. The Fairfax County Department of Public Safety Communications, also known as the 9-1-1 center, is the crucial first contact with those in need of emergency assistance and is the vital link between those who need help and the public safety provider or responder who provides the assistance. The Fairfax County 9-1-1 Center is one of the few centers accredited by the Commonwealth of Virginia to provide emergency medical dispatch and pre-arrival instruction.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The Board of Supervisors will designate April 2009 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Fairfax County and urges all residents to become involved in supporting prevention, intervention and education efforts and work together to eliminate sexual violence. Staff and volunteers of sexual violence programs in Fairfax County work year round to end sexual violence, support survivors, and provide prevention education and survivor empowerment information to schools, churches and civic organizations, as well as medical, mental health, law enforcement and criminal justice personnel.
Public Health Week
The Board of Supervisors will designate April 6-12, 2009, as Public Health Week in Fairfax County and recognizes that a strong, sustained commitment to public health is essential to maintain a healthy community and should therefore support the efforts to improve overall quality of life.
Child Immunization Month
The Board of Supervisors will designate April 2009 as Childhood Immunization Month in Fairfax County and recognize the partners — Minnieland Private Day Schools and Cyrelda Fermin, M.D., of the Infant, Childhood and Adolescent Clinic Inc. — in the Childhood Immunization Program. Fairfax County commits to actively inform the public of the value of timely immunizations and focus on the importance of immunizing children on time to protect against serious, preventable diseases.
Fair Housing Month
The Board of Supervisors will designate April 2009 as Fair Housing Month in Fairfax County. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the enactment of the Fairfax County Human Rights Ordinance that provides equal housing opportunities for all residents of Fairfax County regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, familial status, elderliness or marital status.
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director, Office of Public Affairs
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It's more than just alliteration; it's a statement, a proclamation that Thursdays are when the weekend should really start. Kicking it off right is the key, and what better way than with a cocktail that not only takes the edge off, but tastes good too. Last time we chimed in with a fall-inspired mojito; this week we're back with one of our favorite drinks for the winter.
There's something warm and fuzzy about ladling cider into a mug — apple, ginger and cardamom perfuming the air with their sweet and spiced aromas. But stir in a little brown sugar, a few clementines and cloves, and top it all off with a healthy dose of dark rum and you've upgraded the comforting winter sip to something a bit more buzz-worthy.
Nigella's Mulled Cider is the sort of drink you want to wrap your hands around when you're cooped up on the couch, cuddled by the fire, or outside on a cold night. So warm up a pot, add an extra dash of rum if it's been that kind of day, and toast to the season. Bottoms up, folks.
Mulled Cider
6 servings
1 pint (16 fluid ounces) cider
2 fluid ounces dark rum
9 fluid ounces apple and ginger tea, from herbal teabag
1 1/2 ounces soft dark brown sugar
2 clementines
4 cloves
2 sticks cinnamon
2 fresh bay leaves
2 cardamom pods
Pour the cider, rum and herbal tea into a wide saucepan. Add the sugar and place the saucepan over a low heat. Slice the clementines in half and stick a clove into each half. Add the clementines to the pan. Break the cinnamon sticks in half. Add the cinnamon, bay leaves and cardamom pods to the saucepan. Heat the saucepan until the mixture is almost boiling. Turn down the heat once the pan is near to boiling.
To serve, ladle the mulled cider into heatproof glasses with handles.
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Serrano Ham and Manchego Cheese Plate
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Dallas shoots for four in a row when it hosts the 3-1 Houston Texans for the Lone Star state title in Arlington.
The winner solidifies its standing in its division. The Texans lead the AFC South and the Cowboys are tied atop the NFC East, both surprising developments, although it is early.
Dallas has outrushed its last three opponents by an average of more than 70 yards per game, and leads the league in rushing at 165 yards per game.
Perhaps the two most valuable players through one month will be on the field: Texans DE J.J. Watt and Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray, the league's leading rusher.
Texans WR Andre Johnson, who is set for 159th game, is one catch and 77 yards shy of needing second-fewest games in NFL history to reach 950 catches and 13,000 yards. Marvin Harrison reached it in 158 games.


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With scent and skincare giant Coty's $10bn bid approach for Avon Products, the descendants of Johannes Benckiser have put Bart Becht straight back to work.
Mr Becht stepped down last summer as a highly acclaimed (and paid) chief executive of Reckitt Benckiser, the listed household goods and personal care group in which private family company Joh A Benckiser has a 15 per cent stake. By November, with the applause of Reckitt's investors still ringing in his ears, he had stepped in to chair another Benckiser holding – unlisted Coty, the biggest fragrance company in the world, with perfume brands from Calvin Klein to Lady Gaga's forthcoming 'Monster'.
For all the soft-focus marketing of Coty's products, Mr Becht's "Dear Andrea" letter to his Avon counterpart Andrea Jung is as direct as the sales pitch for his former employer's popular Cillit Bang grime-cleaner. The Dutchman writes:
We were surprised and disappointed that Avon's Board of Directors has no interest in a discussion to explore our acquisition proposal…. We do not understand how your Board's unwillingness to discuss our proposal can serve the best interests of Avon's shareholders.


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Almighty Allah created all of our bodily needs with perfect systems. The two examples you will read on this page are of the best proofs of this…
"Have you considered the water which you drink? Is it you that send it down from the clouds, or are We the senders? If We pleased We would have made it salty; why do you not then give thanks?" (Surat al-Waqia, 68-70)
While a person can live for one to two weeks without food, he cannot live more than three or four days without drinking water. The human body, which consists of 55 to 75 percent of water, loses two to three liters of water per day depending on activities such as respiration and breathing. The water lost is compensated with the water that is drunk after the sense of thirst.
What If You Never Got Thirsty?
Water is the most important source of life for human beings, as it is for all living beings. It is used in almost all functions in the body from the regulation of body temperature, the transportation of nutrients and oxygen, expelling waste products from the cells and easing digestion. In addition, it protects the organs and tissues. For example, when we lose only two percent of the water that surround our cells, we face a 20% loss of energy and feel tired. Even this is enough to understand how important water is for human life. (Harun Yahya, The Miracle of Human)
The Water Detective: The Hypothalamus
There are systems which detect even the smallest changes taking place in the amount of water that is so important for the human body. The most notable of these is the hypothalmus, a region in our brain no larger than a bean. The hypothalamus immediately senses when the water level in our blood drops. And as a precaution against this, the pituitary gland, itself only one centimeter in size, and located just underneath the hypothalamus begins to secrete a hormone called "ADH."
This hormone takes a long trip via the circulatory system and reaches the kidneys. In the kidneys, there are special receivers that fit this hormone, like a lock and key combination. When hormones reach these receivers, water disposal is applied and kept at a minimum level.
If the pituitary gland and the kidney cells, which understand and carry out the command "decrease water consumption" brought by this hormone, did not exist, we would need to drink 15 to 20 liters of water per day simply not to die of dehydration. Since we would need to dispose of the water continuously, it would not be possible to sleep or stay in one place for too long.
The Sense of Thirst
This perfect system established by the hypothalamus, pituitary gland and ADH working together flawlessly is not enough for us to survive. We need to know that we have to drink water – and how much we need to drink. Therefore, Allah created man with the sense of thirst. Let us assume that everything is flawless in our body, but that we did not get thirsty. We would die of thirst shortly after we were born. Since we did not have a sense of thirst, we would not realize why our bodies were in a state of crisis, and we were at risk of dying through dehydration . However, a person knows that he needs to drink water from the moment of his birth and how much water to drink, because we get thirsty in a perfect ratio to restore balance to our bodies. By means of this vital system created flawlessly the water balance in our body is protected.
Besides all of these, water, which is created according to this want of the body, is only one of the evidences of Allah's infinite Creation.
The Miraculous Effect of Sleep on Memory
Allah created sleep for human beings specially with many wonders.
However, Almighty Allah reveals this situation in the Qur'an as follows:
"It is He Who made the night a cloak for you and sleep a rest, and He made the day a time for rising." (Surat al-Furqan, 47)
It is very common that a person may not remember the name of a very reputable place, someone's name or a date at first thought. Sometimes, no matter how much you think, you cannot remember the name you forgot; so, you begin to work on something else and then you remember the answer to your question.
Secrets of the Human Mind
Remembering something forgotten is like making a demand of an archivist to bring back an image that is long missing. As science discovers the boundaries of the human mind, it is better understood how large a capacity the human memory has. If we think that every sensation is stored for a lifetime, it would be clear how big the human memory's capacity to store is. Scientists have recently begun to discover these miraculous systems, and only partially.
When you are asleep, your mind is busy storing the images of the day inside a permanent storage. Therefore, as scientists note, sleep is not a loss of time, but rather a highly important process.
According to research published in Science News, which is one of the prominent scientific publications of the world, people remember things better after a good night's sleep. According to this, while you are sleeping, the memory is busy storing the information learned before sleep. Today, when the boundaries of memory are being better understood, it is proven that sleep is not a passive activity through the existence of mental activities, and not just about the repair and renewal activities that take place in the body.
The Relationship Between Sleep and Memory
In the experiments conducted by the neurobiologists of the University of McNill, it was proven that the group that slept right after learning a new subject showed a better performance. According to Karim Nader, who has an article about this subject in Nature magazine, memory is not static and it can be stored again and again. (Karim Nader, "Neuroscience: Re-recording human memories," Nature 425, 571 - 572 (09 October 2003); doi:10.1038/425571a.). Nader continues his statements in his article from a quotation from Fenn: "The identification made right after the training points to an important improvement in performance, but this progress decreases throughout the day and turns back to its original form right after sleep. So sleep helps information learned any time during the day to be kept in mind. A reformation in performance also shows us that presentation and mapping given to us together with general information are increased and strengthened during sleep." (Fenn et al., "Consolidation during sleep of perceptual learning of spoken language," Nature 425, 614 - 616 (09 October 2003); doi:10.1038/nature01951.)."
The Similar Principle Used in Computer Networks
The researcher Walker adds these about the relationship between human memory and sleep: "Sleeping before taking action consolidates the need for memory consolidation."(Walker et al., "Dissociable stages of human memory consolidation and reconsolidation," Nature 425, 616 - 620 (09 October 2003); doi:10.1038/nature01930.)."
Today a similar principle to the human mind is used in computer networks. Advanced computer networks no longer back information up in a single place. Instead, they use storage devices made up of advanced source disc and tapes (SAN-Storage Area Network). These is done by smart software that backs up imagery actively. An image can be instantly backed up, but it is sent to a permanent storage place later on; for example at night when computers are in sleep mode.


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Will Prime Minister Stephen Harper ever face a direct question about how his chief of staff became inexplicably involved in the raging Senate expense scandal?
Right now, loyal cabinet ministers are taking bullets for Harper in question period and senior staff are handling media interviews. And in one of the best scheduling conflicts ever, Harper was scheduled to leave Tuesday on a Latin American trade mission, making it more difficult and more unlikely he will be forced to answer any questions.
On Sunday, former chief of staff Nigel Wright resigned after CTV News reported he had personally given Tory Sen. Mike Duffy $90,000 to repay improperly claimed living expenses. CTV further reported the loan came with a promise a committee investigating Senate expenses would go easy on Duffy, implying political interference from the Prime Minister's Office.
There was some hope Harper would provide some illumination Tuesday. Just a few hours before he was to board a plane for the trade mission, Harper addressed the Tory caucus and delivered a nine-minute speech that demonstrated his unease with recent revelations but failed to add any new information about the scandal. Journalists were allowed into the caucus room -- a rare event, to be sure -- but were not allowed to ask questions.
Harper indicated he was "very upset" about the revelations and condemned the actions of any member of the government who was not scrupulous about repaying the government for personal expenses. And that was that. With dust devils of scandal enveloping Parliament Hill, Harper hovered at 20,000 feet with no plan to land.
Why should the prime minister become personally involved in the fallout of this scandal? Simply put, there is no plausible, obvious explanation for what his chief of staff did. If Harper did not know about Wright's deal with Duffy, which is what government spokespeople are asserting, then we can conclude he asked his own questions when it was uncovered. It would serve the public interest if, at the very least, the prime minister would reveal what he found out.
Harper's refusal to comment directly on the mess only deepens the mystery and provokes more speculation about what the prime minister knew prior to the loan to Duffy and what he found out after it became public.
Some worried Tories, and there are more and more of them every day, have faith the federal ethics commissioner, who has been asked to review the Wright-Duffy dealings, will get to the truth of the matter. It's always a dangerous undertaking to predict the outcome of a process like this, but it's relatively safe to say any report from the ethics commissioner will be less than satisfying.
This office has neither the authority nor the wherewithal to fully investigate Wright's loan to Duffy and the possible impact that had on the committee's work. Although it can compel evidence, this office has functioned more as an adviser to parliamentarians and less like a watchdog. In other words, it is a convenient place for this scandal to die. Worst of all, the ethics commissioner will ultimately serve as yet another layer of mud to insulate the prime minister even more than now.
Harper's staff, at least those not implicated in the Duffy ordeal, are using standard practice to protect Harper from this scandal.
In a crisis, political staff always try to keep leaders from having to face direct questions so they are not haunted forever by the answers. The prime minister has already suffered some by wading into the Senate expense scandal.
Harper initially tried to downplay the scandal, at one point staunchly defending Tory Sen. Pamela Wallin and reporting initial audit results revealed nothing untoward. When it was learned later that Wallin had repaid a "substantial" part of the $321,000 travel expenses under scrutiny, he began distancing himself from the file.
It is not the prime minister's fault that some members of his government are ethical simpletons. By all accounts, Harper is meticulous about his own ethical behavior and has never minced words when warning his caucus to hold the same high standards.
And yet, as prime minister and leader of the Conservative party, he should be a champion and agent of the truth. He must serve the public interest in this matter and ensure the details of the scandal are thoroughly exposed.
Harper rose to power in large part on a pledge that his government would meet a higher moral and ethical standard than those that came before. That's easy to say when you're running to replace an ethically challenged incumbent government. It's apparently much harder to do once you are in government.


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Chautauqua is a county in Kansas. It was formed in 1875 from the following county/ies: Godfrey/Howard. Chautauqua began keeping birth records in 1886–1911*, marriage records in 1870, and death records in 1896–98; 1910-11* . It began keeping land records in 1875, probate records in 1875, and court records in 1871. For more information, contact the county at 215 Chautauqua, Sedan 67361. On the attached map, Chautauqua is located at H6.
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MRS. McPHERSON Funeral for Mrs. Annie J. McPherson, 85, resident of the Shady Oaks Lodge for the past six months, will be 12:30 p.m. Monday at the Hillcrest Mausoleum in Dallas with Reverend Victor Cooper, Baptist minister, officiating. Her body will lie in state at Kiker Warren Chapel until 8 a.m. Monday. Mrs. McPherson was born Annie J. Lacey Feb. 24, 1885, in Tennessee. She married to J. E. McPherson Oct. 19, 1941, in Dallas. She was a long-time member of the Gaston Ave. Baptist Church in Dallas, and was a member of the Eastern Star, Dal Cliff Lodge. Survivors include her husband of the Shady Oaks Lodge; one son, Thomas O. Flynn of Dallas; stepsons F. B. McPherson of Midland, A. B. McPherson of San Gabriel, Calif.; stepdaughters Mrs. Lita P. Harber of 2033 Sylvan and Miss Thelma McPherson of 1134 Amarillo; one brother, Hubert Graham of Hollywood, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Nola Jones of Hollywood, Calif., and Mrs. Edna Wickham of Dallas; 5 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren . Abilene Reporter News -- Abilene, Taylor County, Texas -- September 19, 1970 -- Saturday.


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Richard "Dick" Krause
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Richard "Dick" Krause, a World War II aviator, active volunteer and master gardener who helped organize a Fair Oaks community garden and horticulture center, died Saturday. He was 88.
He died at his Orangevale home of a brain tumor that was discovered last month, said his son, Rick Krause Jr.
Richard "Dick" Krause joined the University of California Cooperative Extension master gardener program in 1988 with a background in biochemistry and a passion for nurturing seeds. He analyzed dirt samples, identified unusual plants and offered advice to thousands of backyard growers at the California State Fair and in The Bee's garden pages.
"Dick was an educator at heart," program coordinator Judy McClure said. "He respected his audience's knowledge and never talked down to people."
He was a coordinator for the Fair Oaks Community Garden in Fair Oaks Park and helped establish the adjacent Fair Oaks Horticulture Center. He taught classes, helped prepare soil and maintained gates and locks. He donated his own equipment for use, including a rototiller, wood chipper and myriad hand tools.
"He was the engine of our garden," said Lea Beem, another garden coordinator. "He was the go-to guy for everything."
Mr. Krause also donated his time, tools and talent to other community groups. A self-taught woodturner and blacksmith with a backyard forge, he produced materials for volunteers restoring a Victorian home and helped Scouts with service projects at the community garden and Fair Oaks Cemetery.
"He was a very skilled individual and very committed," said Bill Ryan, a longtime neighbor and assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 310. "He was the kind of man you'd want your children to grow up knowing." ****************************************************************************************
Mr. Krause became a community volunteer after an Air Force career overseeing labs at base hospitals and clinics. He retired at Mather Air Force Base as a lieutenant colonel in 1975.
During World War II, he flew 70 missions over Italy as a bombardier/navigator and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross. Last year, he was featured in a History Channel TV program about vintage bomber planes.
"They brought six former crew members together to talk about B-25s," said his wife, Helen Krause. "He was the only one who could still get into his flight suit. He was always fit."
Richard Edwin Krause was born in 1919 in Syracuse, N.Y., and grew up in Detroit. He was one of four sons born to a homemaker and a service manager for U.S. Rubber Co.
He joined the National Guard and Coast Guard before transferring to the U.S. Army Air Forces. He joined the Army Reserve after World War II and earned a master's degree in biochemistry at the University of Southern California. He married Helen Nofziger in 1947.
He returned to active duty in the Korean War and was assigned to hospitals in the United States and Brazil. After retiring, he spent two more years at a U.S. military hospital in Saudi Arabia before returning to Sacramento. He was a founding member of the Nor-Cal Woodturners.
Mr. Krause enjoyed working in his yard. He was a warm, outgoing man who freely shared tips with neighbors and passers-by.
"He was a big talker," his wife (Helen) said. "He loved explaining things."