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B Media Collective workshops and film screenings in the Bay this week
B Media is a radical film collective from Portland. We will be holding a series workshops on the topic of political remix video, as well as screenings of our new remix film about Occupy called Occupation Nation. Check out the times and locations below for more details.
Fri 13th 7pm-9pm
Political Remix Video (presentation/tutorial)
Station 40
3030B 16th st
San Francisco, CA
Sat 14th 7-9pm
Occupation Nation (screening/discussion)
Longhaul Infoshop
3124 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley CA
Mon 16th (6:30 PM)
Political Remix Video (presentation/tutorial)
Stanford University
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The Holdout
2313 San Pablo Ave
Oakland, CA

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Sunday, November 6, 2011
And the Gender Is.....
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Prego Update: 20 weeks
Today, I am on cloud nine. Who knows, maybe I'm even on cloud ten. We went in this morning and had our twenty week sonogram. The baby looks awesome! It was the cutest little baby brain, and baby femur I have ever seen. Not only did my rocking doctor (whom I love) tell me that the baby looked great, he also told me I was skinny and still looked hot! (Thank Heaven for male doctors who have a knack for flirting with fat pregnant ladies).
The gender of our baby is sealed in an enveloped which has already been delivered to one of my best friends for safe keeping. We will gather with friends and family Saturday night to reveal the sex of our little one. If some of you are thinking, "Wow, that sounds like LOADS of fun!" (hence the sarcasm) don't worry, we will be providing our guest with loads of booze and catered Mexican food. I will make up in Mexican food what I can't enjoy in booze.
TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN: 12 pounds
WEIRD CRAVINGS: Bacon, carrots, MEAT, MEAT, MEAT (my sweet baby carnivore)


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After their tour was extended, many of the fathers, sons and brothers came to a different view of the war and at home, wives were getting used to carrying the load alone.
Back in August 2005, Shannon Foote was in labor when the call to war came. She told 60 Minutes she would be "Supermom" while her husband, Denver, was away. But she struggled, working, living with her in-laws, raising her son, and watching Denver's tour extended.
"My feelings about the whole deployment has probably changed because I'm just missing him so much and I just don't think anything is fair anymore, I don't think the amount of time he's been over there is fair and I haven't really seen any progress," she says.
But Shannon is making progress at home. She has started her own business, a daycare, and bought a house her husband hasn't seen. Like other wives 60 Minutes met, she's getting help for depression.
"I know I've had my share of dealing with it," she acknowledges.
"I wonder how common that is among the other wives?" Pelley asks.
"Everyone I've talked to…[it] is really, pretty common," she replies.
For the guardsmen, though, there's no moving on. They're running the same vital but monotonous missions. Many, especially the younger ones, are questioning the war. Mike Ites and his son Josh used to be on the same page.
"I have the sense here that you guys don't see eye to eye on the war," Pelley remarks.
"That would be a true statement," Mike Ites acknowledges.
Asked what he is thinking, Josh tells Pelley, "I just feel that we will be here a long time. And it's going to take a lot more time than what people think back home to fix what's going on over here. From what I see, they don't want us here."
"Mike, you disagree with that?" Pelley asks.
"Yeah, I believe that we're supposed to be over here. Progress is being made," he says. "If you go back to 9/11 and what the people did there and when the president asked 'Do you want me to after these people?,' the whole United States stood up and said in unison and said 'Yes, we do.' He says, 'This is gonna be long and drawn out. Are you really sure you're gonna stand with me?' And they said, 'Yes, we will.' Well, now there are some that aren't because the American people are a 'gimme' people and 'give it to me now.'"
"You're a little bit angry that the folks at home have turned against the war," Pelley remarks.
"Oh, you could say that," Mike Ites admits.
"More than a little bit," Pelley says.
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Three people have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm after a woman suffered serious injuries falling from a top floor window last night.
The woman, aged 20, remains in a critical condition after the fall at a block of flats in Morland Avenue, Addiscombe, shortly before midnight.
It is understood the woman fell from the top floor of the three-storey block.
Neighbours described hearing a "thud" before seeing paramedics treating the woman in the middle of the road.
Police arrested two men, aged 21 and 31, at the scene and a 42-year-old woman later this morning.
All three are being held at a south London police station.
The woman, who was treated by London Ambulance Service paramedics and a doctor from the London Air Ambulance, was taken to St George's Hospital in Tooting. It is understood she has yet to regain consciousness.
London Ambulance Service said it sent one ambulance crew, a first responder in a car and a duty officer to the scene.
Metropolitan Police officers are continuing to investigate the incident.
Sarah, 44, who did not want to give her surname, said: "We heard a thud, like something falling to the ground.
"It was around midnight, but we didn't think too much of it at first because it was a windy night.
"Then we saw the ambulances and thought maybe someone had been hit by a car or stabbed. You just don't think that's what it's going to be.
"We didn't hear anyone scream or anything.
"They were treating her about 30 minutes before they took her away. We heard a lot of crying. It was a female crying.
"It is horrible."
Alisha Shakespeare, 29, said: "I heard a noise, like a sort of bang. I didn't hear any sirens but I saw the ambulance and police outside.
"There were six paramedics treating someone right in the middle pf the road. That's when I knew it was serious because they obviously had to treat her right there and then.
"I thought maybe someone had been stabbed because it wouldn't be the first time we'd had trouble around here."
Anyone with information can contact Detective Sergeant Lee Hinton on 020 3276 2235 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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14 Comments
1. mr. anderson (Posts: 92; Member since: 16 Apr 2009)
looks like there have been a lot of improvements to the interface...but its still the same interface. this phone might have been a beast with touchwiz 2.0 :/
2. tokuzumi (Posts: 1211; Member since: 27 Aug 2009)
I wonder if the web browsing is the same? The native web browser sucks, and Opera Mini, while nice, lacks basic features, such as .gif and flash support. Although, I am intrigued at the HD video. Hopefully that delivers. If Sprint can't keep the price of the diamond 2 under control, it will be either this, or the Hero.
5. miikeyroks (Posts: 26; Member since: 07 Feb 2009)
OMG your so right. cause flash is really a basic feature on a phone. How many phones do you know that actually come with flash support? But oh wait i forgot my jitterbug has flash. But the native web browser does suck. just as good as it gets for the instincts until the IQ drops.
11. tokuzumi (Posts: 1211; Member since: 27 Aug 2009)
Hero is coming with flash support. For WM devices, it's just as simple as downloading skyfire. Will opera mobile (not mini) be available for this phone? Any other browsers? Iris/Dorothy/Skyfire/webkit based?
12. miikeyroks (Posts: 26; Member since: 07 Feb 2009)
Yeah the hero is. And windows phones are basic phones either. but the point i was trying to make is that none of the basic phones have it, or atleast yet. The IQ the hero the pre will all have it on sprint due to the fact that they are smartphones.
14. lovinlissa1984 (Posts: 9; Member since: 29 Aug 2009)
The HD will come with Opera MOBILE not MINI acording to some ppl Dale
3. Doakie (Posts: 2227; Member since: 06 May 2009)
From what I heard thru phone arena or engadget previously was that its using Opera mobile the fuller featured browser as its default.
8. thunder18 (Posts: 140; Member since: 06 Aug 2009)
That's what I read at Phonenews: http://www.phonenews.com/insti
nct-hd-preview-sprint-titan-loaded-opera-mobile-deal-samsung-8760/#comments Check it out. It's using the Titan platform which is suppossedly a beefed up Java platform actually meant for smartphones so while the skin may look similiar, it appears that the underlying OS is something completely different. Remember guys. Everyone now is skinning their OS's. Samsung usually uses TouchWiz even on WinMo. HTC uses TouchFlo on WinMo and they have another skin for Android on the non Google branded phones. So here's the deal. I dare to you to tell me that the Instinct's UI isn't effective. It ma be more business than pleasure, but it's dead simple and if they're going to overlay it on an OS with more built in capability, I'm all for it.
4. Cooper33 (Posts: 25; Member since: 31 Jul 2009)
this = fail. htc hero, here we come.
6. world1-1 (Posts: 11; Member since: 09 Apr 2009)
10. tokuzumi (Posts: 1211; Member since: 27 Aug 2009)
Must have been you, unless you've been sharing them with everyone you know......
13. lovinlissa1984 (Posts: 9; Member since: 29 Aug 2009)
I hope they find out who contributed them. and at the very least give you credit. Dale
7. 22ADin09 (Posts: 38; Member since: 24 Jul 2009)
this = serious fail. lets just skip this phone and go to the IQ :)
9. Mali Mal (Posts: 35; Member since: 09 Apr 2008)
this phone is basically going to be for the consumers that are not that educated with pda smartphones... i used to work for sprint and believe me there are plenty of consumers like that... customers want the best phone out there but have no idea how to use them, and that used to get me pretty irritated, anyways this phone isnt bad... just not my taste, cant wait for the hero! ill be content with my Pre for now


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RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazil's civil servants haven't gotten President Dilma Rousseff's message.
A slowing economy, dwindling tax revenue and falling demand for the country's commodity exports mean the government must tighten its belt, she argues. But customs workers, university professors and myriad other federal employees are staging strikes across the country, pushing for salary increases worth 92 billion reais ($45.3 billion).
On Thursday, Brazil's statistics agency, normally a clockwork conveyor of economic data, postponed the release of June unemployment figures because of striking statisticians.
So far, the protests fall shy of the mass walkouts that once paralyzed Latin America's biggest economy. But the strikes are a growing headache for Rousseff at a time when she sees unexpected increases in state spending as counter to her current priority: reviving Brazil's stagnant economy.
"This is a direct challenge to her stated objective," said Alberto Almeida, a political analyst at the Instituto Analise, a research firm in Sao Paulo. "It's not likely she'll be willing to cede much."
Unlike many of her predecessors, Rousseff so far has preferred to limit increases in government spending as a means to stimulate economic growth. Instead, she is hoping fiscal restraint will allow Brazil's central bank to keep the country's historically high interest rates at their current lows - stimulating not just demand in the short term, but accessible credit in years ahead.
Public sector unions, however, say the government should make an exception for salaries.
Their strikes began in May, when professors at federal universities walked out. Since then, other employees have followed suit, crippling services and staging noisy protests along the grassy esplanade between the domino-like ranks of ministry buildings in the capital Brasilia, and outside government offices nationwide.
Their demands amount to half the government's existing salary obligations, according to Brazil's planning ministry, or just under 2 percent of the country's economy.
The unions argue that recent raises for some civil servants don't reflect the bonanza that led to average annual growth of more than 4 percent over much of the past decade. The growth, which catapulted 30 million Brazilians out of poverty, also swelled public coffers, with government revenues nearly tripling from 2003 to 2011.
But the push for higher salaries comes as Brazil's economy has screeched to a near halt. The crisis in Europe, uncertainty elsewhere, and a slowdown in China and other big buyers of commodity exports have eroded confidence among Brazilian businesses and crippled investment in the economy.
After gangbuster growth of 7.5 percent in 2010, the economy grew by just 2.7 percent in 2011. This year, economists are forecasting growth of as low as 1.5 percent.
With the slowdown, tax revenues are down, dropping by more than 6 percent in June from the year-earlier period. The falling revenues, and growing pressures from opposition lawmakers for costly earmarks, are causing many economists to question whether Brazil will hit longstanding budget targets.
"There's a trap in front of the Planalto," newspaper O Globo said in a Thursday editorial, referring to demonstrations near Rousseff's office. "Just when fiscal responsibility is the only vaccine available."
Already, Rousseff has buckled to some of the demands of professors, whom she believes should in fact earn more, according to people familiar with the negotiations. She remains reluctant to make further concessions, though, especially considering uncertainty around tax revenues for next year.
Part of her strategy, government officials say, is to leverage the public perception that federal employees are already better paid than many private-sector peers. Because of a recent transparency law, many federal salaries, like those of well-paid workers at Brazil's regulatory agencies, are in the process of being disclosed for the first time.
During two terms as president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Rousseff's champion and predecessor, greatly expanded the size of Brazil's federal workforce.
Hoping to improve public services, he increased the federal headcount by more than 15 percent to more than half a million, according to official data. Personnel spending grew by an average of 11 percent annually during the period.
When Rousseff took office last year, she quickly had to downshift, as the economy showed clear signs of slowing by mid-2011. Though annual raises are built into the contracts of most civil servants, spending on personnel last year climbed by only 7.7 percent - barely more than inflation for the year.
Given the soaring tax revenues of recent years and healthy raises for some specialized civil servants, public sector unions began demanding across-the-board increases for all.
"Many civil servants haven't shared fully in Brazil's recent economic growth," said Vagner Freitas de Moraes, president of CUT, a big labor group that includes public sector unions. "This is like planting a seed, but then not watering the plant."
Further concessions would drive Brazil farther away from its so-called primary surplus target, a measure of budgetary funds left over at year-end that excludes payments on debt. For more than a decade, the measure has been an anchor of Brazil's commitment to balanced public books.
Many economists are worried that Brazil could miss the 2012 target, equal to 3.1 percent of gross domestic product.
"Brazil's fiscal framework is poised to get worse," said Monica Baumgarten de Bolle, a professor at Rio's Pontifical Catholic University. "How bad it's going to be will depend on how anxious the government is to foster economic growth."
Since May, the government has forgone billions of reais in revenue by giving tax breaks to stimulate consumer demand. The measures, designed to be temporary, continue to be renewed as the economy so far has failed to respond.
Economists believe Rousseff may soften next year's primary target of nearly 156 billion reais to allow for infrastructure investments needed to host the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics.
Still, Brazil's finances remain in far better shape than those of many developed countries. So while a missed target would create buzz, it's unlikely to scare away crucial foreign investment.
Additional reporting by Ana Flor and Hugo Bachega; Editing by Todd Benson and Eric Walsh


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We all know that it's the finer details that count, and that's why we captured a detailed look at Bertoni 1949's spring / summer 2015 runway show at Milan fashion week (MFW).
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GMS Strategy and Future Directions
The new Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Strategic Framework 2012-2022 has been adopted at the 4th GMS Summit in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar in December 2011. The new Strategic Framework (SF) is anchored on the corridor-development approach, which provides the spatial and thematic focus to the program going forward. The new framework expands the GMS Program from conventional infrastructure to multi-sector investments designed to foster economic corridor development, involving stronger cross-sectoral linkages, better consideration of regional economic development's spatial aspects, more local stakeholder involvement, and more effective monitoring and evaluation.
The Regional Investment Framework (RIF) 2013-2022 was endorsed at the 19th GMS Ministerial Conference in Vientiane, Lao PDR in December 2013. The RIF translates the strategic framework into pipelines of investment and technical assistance projects for the third decade of the GMS program.


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Iron Absorption From Regular, Biofortified and Post-harvest Fortified Pearl Millet
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Safe Ride Solutions
When it comes to the safest cars on UK roadways today, the view from professionals who sell and service these motors is to shop around. In fact, there are many vehicle owners who use an exhibition trailer to haul their automobiles to various exhibitions that feature top motors from the present and past. The safest cars manufactured in the UK often include some top brands that many people literally grew up with while other motors are less well known. Thus, the appeal of car events so customers can view and check-out vehicles touted as safe.
Learn more about exhibition trailer hire
Another aspect of sorting out the safest cars on the highway is linked to government testing of top vehicles on UK roadways today. For instance, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is tasked with road safety in Great Britain by setting various safety standards for driving and operating motor vehicles. Drivers can go to this agency at the GOV.UK website for data on what car brands have been tested.
Safe British motoring explained
The motor vehicle fans who visit various exhibitions and auto theme events in the UK often comment online about the many fun activities for young and old while also highlighting informative displays that showcase "safety on the road." For example, the British made Jaguar has long been marketed as a safe upscale vehicle to drive.
Moreover, there are many safe cars being made in Britain that include
- Mini line of coupes and roadsters
- Honda vehicles being manufactured in Swindon
- Toyota vehicles being manufactured in Derbyshire
- Nissan building cars in Sunderland
- Aston Martin continues to build a full-line of "safe" vehicles
- Rolls Royce is now owned by BMW, but still a top British car brand while also being a "very safe vehicle" to drive
- MG Motors is now owned by SAIC of China, but still builds MG's in Birmingham that are viewed as "very safe motors"
- Vauxhall Motors in Luton is a top UK car brand that made its name on economy and vehicle safety
In general, the cars being made in Britain today are all about "safety," first and foremost, state marketing and branding advertisements featured online and television around the UK today at car shows and exhibitions.
Vehicle made in Britain called safe reliable
With the automotive industry in the UK boasting more than 80 billion in vehicle sales last year, making reliable and safe vehicle is all-important, state manufactures on various car buying websites and vehicle expo exhibits. In fact, the British are credited with always placing a premium on car safety when manufacturing UK car brands or making motors in country for other world-wide vehicle brands. At the same time, the art of displaying vehicle at car expos around the UK is a popular spectator activity because vehicle manufacturers believe that today's driver wants the safest car possible and will go out of their way to view and try and sort out their favorite brand.
Overall, the safest cars on the road today can be found and manufactured in the UK, say happy drivers who are justifiably proud of their British made motor.


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From the moment she saw it, Frances Andrade longed for the apartment on the Hillsborough River. Just 700 square feet, it sits in a 1920s building surrounded by live oaks that frame views of the water and the forest green canoes ready for tenants to use.
Beautiful setting, tiny digs.
Andrade didn't flinch.
"I even waited a few months for it to be renovated,'' said Andrade, 31, an epidemiologist at the Hillsborough County Health Department.
The daughter of a Puerto Rican mother and a Honduran father, Andrade grew up in Ybor Heights. Her penchant for saving money and avoiding debt played into her decision to live at home during her 20s while she earned a master's degree in public health at the University of South Florida.
Her passion for decorating on a dime — well that's a family thing. Her parents own the Tropical Cafe and the Hidden Treasures Thrift Store along Nebraska Avenue in Tampa.
"I was definitely raised to thrift-shop," jokes Andrade, who set out to decorate her place with cheap but chic furnishings.
"I usually don't like to pay much more than $5 for anything," she says. Andrade typically combs the many thrift stores up and down Nebraska Avenue for treasures and sometimes ventures into other neighborhoods for used furniture and accessories. Her place has a look all her own: cultivated tropical shabby chic meets Cottage Living.
Because she loves to entertain (on Easter she hosted an egg hunt and meal for more than 30 members of her extended family) she bought two small farm-style tables as her dining/kitchen table. The mismatched pair can be pulled apart or pushed together, which is how she typically arranges them in her open kitchen space just off the entryway stairs.
"I was looking for the chipped paint look," she says of the tables, one of which, "a very, very old farm table," came from a local thrift store. The second she rescued from a neighborhood trash pile. She left it in its original condition, peeling paint and all.
A charming cluster of mismatched dining chairs are thrift store gems. Each cost $5 or less.
For Andrade, who buys most of her clothes secondhand, thrifting is a philosophy: "It's hard to explain; you really have to have it in you," she says. "If I do go into a regular store, I head right for the 70 percent off area."
For her, thrifting is "all about history and character.
"I like to get a feeling about something and wonder where it came from. I wouldn't be comfortable living in a brand new house, with brand new furniture."
Because the apartment is on the river beneath a canopy of moss-draped trees, Andrade has had to turn on her air conditioner only twice since renting the apartment earlier this year. "I turned it on only because I had a lot of company over on both occasions," she recalls. "My friends joke that I live like a missionary, and I really do. But it's how I love to live.
She keeps the windows open to the small deck decorated with a 1940s wrought-iron table and chairs and white twinkle lights. She can look out and see kayakers and canoers and the sightseeing pontoon boat from the Lowry Park Zoo. Across the river is the Sulphur Springs swimming pool, where Andrade, a serious athlete who enjoys beach volleyball and tennis, likes to swim.
On her first night in the apartment, Andrade kicked back on a small, moss-green upholstered sectional from her parents' thrift store and watched storm clouds gather.
"I had lit candles and was watching Roman Holiday on TV and it was really wonderful," she recalls. "The breeze felt great."
A handsome old chipped 1920s dresser on casters serves as a TV stand. She got it for about $10 at a thrift store. The store owner wanted about $25, so Andrade called in an aunt who loves to bargain to close the deal.
Andrade also makes use of discount stores. The flower painting over the sofa came from the Dollar Store. Her chic throw pillows all came from the Lifepath Hospice thrift store in South Tampa, which she says is her all-time favorite: "You never know what you're going to find there."
Her other favorite is the Salvation Army along Nebraska Avenue, where she finds a lot of her knickknacks as well as the hall tree she uses to display family photos.
The apartment's dark hardwood floors, earthy paint, cream-colored trim and airy white curtains complement Andrade's choice in furnishings.
"Frances has really embraced this place and made it her own," says Nikki Couture, a Seminole Heights interior decorator and owner of the Hollywood Apartments, where Andrade lives. Couture chose Sherwin Williams Relaxed Khaki paint and white curtains for the windows — her uniform choice in all of her rental units because the look works well with any decor.
Andrade's place "has a great feel — it's made for family and friends and it's very inviting, perfect for someone like Frances who loves to cook and entertain. The aura of the whole place is so nice; it really is her home."
Elizabeth Bettendorf can be reached at ebettendorf@ hotmail.com.


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An artist and photographer, I have worked freelance for 25+ years and have photographed over 500 weddings and events. Altough, I retired from photographing weddings and special events in 2013, I am still photographing Equestrian, Family, Maternity & Newborn sessions during the Summer and Fall months of the year.
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Police in Ballymoney are reminding residents to take steps to protect their property and reduce their risk of becoming a victim of crime.
Inspector David Anderson, Neighbourhood Policing Team said: "Reassessing your crime prevention routine is an important first step. A large proportion of all burglaries occur at unsecured premises through unlocked doors or windows. If your doors aren't secure, neither is your house. Make sure your doors are strong enough for the job, and fit mortise deadlocks, door chains and viewers and make use of them, when you receive an unexpected knock at the door.
"Never leave keys in the locks, on tabletops or hooks in view of external windows. Never hide spare keys under doormats or flower pots - thieves aren't stupid - hidden keys make life easy for the burglar. Keep your doors and windows locked whether you are at home or not and establish a bedtime routine which involves checking them just before you retire for the night.
"Whether you have wooden, metal or UPVC window frames in your home there are a variety of locks available that are suitable for all window types. If your window does not already have a keyed lock fitted, then consider having them fitted, particularly on ground floor windows or upper windows that may be easily accessed from a flat roof.
"Exterior lights are useful in discouraging the attention of criminals, particularly those involved in burglary and the theft of heating oil as it raises the potential of them being seen in the vicinity of your home by either yourself or a neighbour.
"Householders are reminded to keep receipts of the latest oil delivery and should also check the oil level regularly so that, in the event a theft occurs they will know how much was taken and when the theft occurred. Similarly, lights can be used to brighten the driveway where the family car is parked and again, it is important to make sure the car is locked when left unattended and that any valuables or tools are removed and kept secure and out of sight elsewhere.
"Visible intruder alarms will often be a deterrent to a burglar. If you decide to have one fitted, make sure it is installed by a reputable company and meets recognised standards. Most modern alarms allow for the user to partially set their systems, even when at home."
Police would encourage anyone with information about burglaries or any type of crime to contact police immediately.


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Eric S. Brown likes zombies. A lot. The man has become extremely prolific in the sub-genre of zombie fiction and is now embarking into adapting (or warping) H.G. Wells' classic War of the Worlds with a brain-eating zombie twist.
The story is along the same vein as the recent hubbub about Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith's Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. Take a classic tale of literature, mix in a bunch of guts and undead, shake thoroughly, and voila! A new story is born. This re-tale, titled War of the Worlds Plus Blood, Guts, and Zombies, mixes Wells' classic telling with interspersed additions of a rising legion of the walking dead.
Brown's publisher, A.P. Fuchs of Coscom Entertainment, had something to say about it. "Brown has taken the regular narrative of H.G. Wells' book and has blended his own thoughts on a zombie apocalypse into it seamlessly. I was astonished at how much he was able to mimic Wells' voice so perfectly when I first received the manuscript. Unless you know the original forwards and backwards, you won't know where Wells leaves off and Eric Brown begins. Aside from the zombie bits, of course."
Look for it on shelves on April 30, 2009!
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Gov. Richard Lamm of Colorado gave a speech in 2004, titled "I have a plan to destroy America." In order to give you some of his ideas, it's necessary to paraphrase his speech to give you the substance of his words.
His first observation was derived from the works of Arnold Toynbee, historian. Toynbee hypothesized that all great civilizations rise and fall because they commit suicide. The United States is no exception. Considering the political climate in the U. S. for the past 100 years, it doesn't take a genius to understand that.
Step 2. "Make America a bilingual-bicultural country."
Step 3. "Create crises of national existence in which minorities advocate for autonomy and independence." Step 4. "Invent multiculturalism and encourage immigrants to maintain their own culture."
Step 5. Cultural differences are not important. "Declare it an article of faith that the black and Hispanic dropout rate is only due to prejudice and discrimination by the majority."
Step 6. "Celebrate diversity rather than unity." "Stress differences rather than commonalities."
Diverse people world-wide hate and kill each other because unity is not understood.
Step 7. Without the dominance of our "American ethnocentricity"... " we are left with only tolerance and pluralism to hold us together." Not exactly e pluribus unum.
Step 8. Make the "fastest growing demographic group the least educated ... add a second underclass, unassimilated, undereducated and antagonistic to our population."
Step 9. Encourage "the big foundations and big business to give these efforts a lot of money."
Step 10. "Establish the cult of victimology."
Step 11. "Get all minorities to think their lack of success was all the fault of the majority."
Step 12. "Establish dual citizenship and promote divided loyalties.
Step 13. Through political correctness make the topics of race, sexual orientation and religion subjects, which should not be discussed except under extraordinary circumstances.
Step 14. "Make it impossible to enforce our immigration laws."
Noam Chomsky once said, "The smart way to keep people passive and obedient is to strictly limit the spectrum of acceptable opinion, but allow very lively debate within that spectrum."
Professor Chomsky describes his views as "fairly traditional anarchist ones, with origins in the Enlightenment and classical liberalism," and sometimes identifies with anarcho-syndicalism and libertarian socialism. (Wikipedia)
Now that we've explored the dark side of the equation, let's see what can be said on saving America. These are the recent words of Walter Williams, Ph. D., professor of economics at George Mason University, "a society's first line of defense is not the law but customs, traditions and moral values.
These behavioral norms — transmitted by example, word of mouth, religious teachings, rules of etiquette and manners — represent a body of wisdom distilled over the ages through experience and trial and error.
They include important legal thou-shalt-nots — such as shalt not murder, steal, lie or cheat — but they also include all those civilities one might call ladylike or gentlemanly behavior."
Considering the above, your choice of candidates in the coming general election should be a "no-brainer." Sleep well.
• Don Kennedy is a graduate of Dartmouth College with a degree in sociology. He has been a resident of Ahwatukee Foothills since 2002.


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Smothered Ginger Chicken Recipe
Liven up ordinary chicken with this simple, saucy skillet dish. No one in my family can resist the moist chicken and old-fashioned gravy.
- 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup each chopped green and sweet red pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1/2 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
- 2. In a large skillet, fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, in oil until well browned. Remove from skillet; set aside and keep warm. Add onion and peppers to drippings; saute until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
- 3. In a large bowl, combine the remaining flour, remaining salt and pepper, ginger and chicken broth until smooth. Stir into vegetable mixture; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Return chicken to pan; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Yield: 4 servings.
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Crohn's Disease: When a Doctor Makes a Difference
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Britain: Reform Fever Hits The City, Too
While U.S. mutual fund managers are running for cover amid allegations of market manipulations that favor big institutional traders over the little guy, Britain's money-management industry is embroiled in its own controversy. Regulators there are proposing to break up what they regard as too-cozy ties between brokers and money managers. But brokers and many asset managers warn that the proposed reforms will bankrupt smaller fund-management firms and breed a culture of substandard research. What both sides agree on is that it's the biggest fight to hit the City since the Big Bang reforms of 1986, when the industry was deregulated. Britain's National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF), which backs the change, says it could lead to "a wholesale restructuring of the British investment market."
At issue are two long-standing business practices: "bundling" and "softing." Neither is illegal, but both, critics say, raise questions about whose interests are being served. Bundling happens when brokers lump together trading charges with extra perks, such as in-house research or access to analysts, into a single commission. Softing occurs when a fund manager agrees to steer a set volume of trades through a broker in return for credits that can be used to purchase services such as independent research or Bloomberg terminals. In both cases, fund managers pass on these costs to clients. That makes it difficult for investors to figure out exactly what they're paying for, or if it's money well spent. "Many pension funds are made to pay for unwanted, sometimes unknown, services," says Christine Farnish, chief executive of NAPF. "Those who pay for something should know what they are buying."
The Financial Services Authority wants to abolish soft commissions and force money managers to pay for any perks they get from brokers out of their own management fees instead of shareholders' assets. While fund managers might then be tempted to jack up their fees in response, they would face massive resistance from institutional investors. The reforms, supporters say, will improve transparency, reduce conflicts of interest, and boost accountability. "A consensus is emerging that softing and bundling do not operate in the best interest of clients," says FSA Chairman John Tiner.
Fund managers and brokers, however, have successfully lobbied to delay implementation of the new rules -- at least until the FSA clarifies its intentions early next year. The industry argument: If fund managers are forced to pay for currently "free" services such as research, operating costs will rise. The result will be an increase in trading spreads -- the difference between the price brokers pay for a stock and what investors pay -- to make up for lost commission revenue. What's more, the industry warns, the reforms could be fatal to independent research, which is still in its infancy in Britain and depends on business generated by soft commissions. "There are enormous potential implications, with limited, if any, benefits," says Richard Saunders, CEO of the Investment Management Assn., whose members manage more than $3 trillion in assets.
Securities companies say they can address any abuses by monitoring themselves. But advocates of the new rules counter that the industry has a poor record of self-policing. Still, many fear the government will give in to industry pressure and kill the proposed prohibition of bundling. "If the FSA abolished soft commissions and not bundling, it will be a disaster," says Brian O'Keefe, managing director of London-based investment-consulting firm Templeton Blake. If softing only is killed, independent research outfits will have no means of getting paid unless fund managers write checks, which they are reluctant to do. Meanwhile, investment banks will continue to subsidize their own research through bundled trades.
As supporters see it, by tackling conflicts of interest the FSA's proposed new rules would give the City new credibility. Expecting the industry to support the changes, though, is like asking turkeys to vote for Christmas. zz
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Bank's Fall in Assets Risks Rise in the Euro
FRANKFURT—The European Central Bank's balance sheet shrank to its lowest level in nearly a year, signaling a more restrictive monetary policy that could drive the euro's exchange rate higher and further threaten the region's economy.
ECB officials have welcomed the decline as a sign of stability in financial markets. As banks become less dependent on ECB loans for funding, the central bank's balance sheet gets smaller.


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TINY tots at Hale Pre-School were taken on a journey through a snowy forest by performers from Salisbury Arts Centre's theatre company Hoodwink.
The story telling was accompanied with props from a New Forest ranger, including antlers and true-to-life forest creatures.
Hale Pre School manager Lucilla Cook said: "The children have had a very enriching forest experience. It has been great fun and adds a new dimension to living in the Forest."
Halloween was celebrated with Halloween teas, spooky cakes, lucky dips and scary tattoos. The event raised £300 for pre-school funds.
Chairman Isla Cox said: "The pre-school has a very strong community spirit and our events are always very well supported by parents and local people. We really appreciate their ongoing support."


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PHILADELPHIA - The Penn men's tennis team was given possibly its most daunting task of the spring season on Wednesday, hosting #58 St. John's in the first official men's competition to be held at the Hamlin Tennis Center. Though the Red Storm left with a 5-2 win, the prospects appear good for the Quakers as they move into the Ivy League portion of their schedule.
St. John's took the match to Penn in the opening doubles matches, winning all three to claim a 1-0 lead. The loss snapped a five-match win streak for the Quakers in doubles.
The Red Storm continued to overpower Penn early on in singles, as they won five out of six first sets. Only freshman Jeremy Court managed a 1-0 lead, as he broke Stefan Bojic late to earn a 7-5 win.
The Quakers began to get their legs under them as the day progressed. Nikola Kocovic and Zach Katz each forced their matches into a super-tiebreaker with second set victories. At #1 singles, Ivan Turudic went toe-to-toe with SJU's #1 Milo Hauk, but came up just short in both sets, falling 4-6, 5-7.
Though St. John's raced out to a 4-0 lead and had the match won, three matches were left to be decided. Playing #2 singles against Vasko Mladenov (#58 in the nation according to the most recent ITA rankings), Kocovic moved into the third set after a dominating 6-2 win in his second set. Mladenov eventually claimed the tiebreaker with a late flurry, 10-6.
Court and Katz put Penn on the board at the tail end of the afternoon. With Court ahead a set and leading 4-3 in the second, St. John's Bojic retired, giving the point to the Red and Blue. Katz ended the day on a high note, coming back in dramatic fashion to win 1-6, 7-6(5), 10-7.
Penn begins Ivy League action with its first three matches at home. The first happens this Saturday at 2 p.m. as rival Princeton makes the quick jaunt into the city. Weather permitting, each of Penn's remaining home matches will be played outdoors at the Hamlin Tennis Center.
1. Milo Hauk/Ilija Vucic (SJ) def. Nikola Kocovic/Ivan Turudic (Penn), 8-5
2. Vasko Mladenov/Matty Najfeld (SJ) def. Jason Lin/Rob Wong (Penn), 8-4
3. Valentin Mihai/Stefan Bojic (SJ) def. Jeremy Court/Zach Katz (Penn), 8-4
Order of Finish: 1, 2, 3
1. Hauk (SJ) def. Turudic (Penn), 6-4, 7-5
2. Mladenov (SJ) def. Kocovic (Penn), 6-4, 2-6, 10-6
3. Vucic (SJ) def. Phil Law (Penn), 6-0, 6-1
4. Court (Penn) def. Bojic (SJ), 7-5, 4-3 (ret.)
5. Mike Lampa (SJ) def. Lin (Penn), 6-1, 6-3
6. Katz (Penn) def. Najfeld (SJ), 1-6, 7-6(5), 10-7
Order of Finish: 3, 1, 5, 2, 4, 6


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I just started running late this past february, when I signed up to run a half marthon this June with Team Challenge (The CCFA's endurance training program) and ever since I hit 8 miles, I've been having a sharp pain on the outside of my knee after my long runs (fyi- I do intervals of walking/running, since I'm still not in able to run more than 3-4 miles straight without a walking break.) My trainers (& the person who fitted me for my current running shoes by having my run on a treadmill) all said I have good form, so I don't think that is the issue. What can I do to help avoid having this knee pain? I'm already pretty slow (8 miles in 1hr 47min), do I need to slow down even further? Or do I need to do more leg strengthening exercises or something? Any help would be much appreciated.
New Runner with Knee Pain
Could been lots of things so all is a best guess at this point. You will have to trouble shoot and see what works depending on what the actual issue is. I had a similar experience and tried foam rolling and then a patella strap with limited success. Finally started taking glucosamine chondrotin supplements to help my joints recover and have not had pain since. They help keep fluid in your knees to prevent bone contact. Worth a shot, and a lot less painful than foam rolling. You can find them at pretty much any pharmacy dept.
Unless you are naturally very athletic, going from just starting to run in Feb to running a half marathon in June isn't training wisely, IMO.
However, my friend, who was 19 at the time, did next to no training and ran his first half in just under 2 hrs and didn't suffer any pain or injuries.
I'm an old experienced runner, with knee issues. Thanks to this forum, I recently got a pair of Hoka shoes, and am running without knee pain for the first time in 16 years. They are ultra padded, unlike anything else on the market. It is NOT something you should go for, without also doing strength training, stretching, and proper diet or supplements (I take glucosamine chondrotin supplements religiously). As well as properly diagnosing what's causing the pain. However, since you are already going for it, and have the half marathon scheduled, they could certainly help get to to the starting line (and finish line), while your body is adapting, and you're sorting it all out.
Personally, I would want more mileage and experience running under my belt before running a half marathon (which, I did) primarily because it gives you time to learn more about yourself and what works/does not work (and, you have more experience running).
Honestly, it could be all kinds of stuff. I suffered from ITB pain for a few years, starting after my first half marathon. I switched to a minimalist shoe 2 years ago and have been pain free (I am not suggesting you do that). I also do a series of stretches, which might benefit you. I usually, before and after each run, do a few basic stretches (toe your toes, hip expander, and lunges) but I also stretch my ITB by crossing my legs and touching my toes. Those were the changes that I did which helped me. What works for you may not work for others and vice versa.
Good luck!
Just because a running store evaluated you as having good form does not mean this is absolutely true. These evaluations are notoriously inconsistent from one to the next.
I've been doing this a very long time, running, and the two major causes of knee problems in runners that I have experienced with myself and others is heel striking and/or overstriding. Both can put a lot of stress on the knee. Even if you have a decent form on a slow treadmill test most people's form starts to fall apart when they pick up the speed. If you are a heel striker, or tend to overstride then you need to try and convert to more of a midfoot strike with your feet more under you.
New running clothes & a water bottle won't fix your knee, just sayin'.
While shoes can be the culprit, you mention you are a slower paced runner. Sometimes the slower you are, the more your knee travels over your foot - slower speed can lead to smaller stride. This can create knee problems as well. If your trainer is not well versed in biomechanics, my suggestion would be to either go to a local University or college who has people trained in this area, or have your trainer video tape you from the side while running outside. Treadmills can change your running gait and are not always ideal to evaluate stride mechanics. Another consideration is if you are knocked knee (valgus) Women tend to have this problem more so than men. While videotaping, also get a view from behind.


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Nothing epitomizes the triumph of man over flora that are trying to kill him than eating an artichoke. Given that the plant it grows on is an enormous thistle, with prickly leaves and sharp edges to the flower bud, that anyone ever ate one is a testament either to humankind's indefatigable quest for the tasty or humankind's boundless capacity for masochism.
Nonetheless, artichokes are a popular food and a harbinger of spring; the first tiny artichokes are starting to appear next to the green garlic and the first tiny peas of the season.
Picking artichokes is easy: look for the most tightly-closed leaves and a fresh-looking cut on the bottom; the blacker the cut, the longer the bud has been off the plant. Tiny baby artichokes can be cooked and eaten whole; they are too immature to have the fuzzy choke in the center; larger chokes can be cut in half or quarters, have the leaf spikes clipped and the choke removed.
Remember that artichokes oxidize and turn greyish-black when exposed to air; cut artichokes should be submerged in water mixed with an acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.
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The popular "God's Word for Boys" and "God's Word for Girls" now have new illustrations that will capture children's imaginations as they bring the Bible to life. These children's Bibles still include exceptional helps specially designed for the unique needs and interests of boys and girls ages 8 to 12. It includes book introductions, devotionals, biographical sketches of genuine heroes and heroines, details of a life in Bible times, and challenges to make right decisions and choose worthwhile values. These features help boys and girls develop a healthy and godly personal identity, guiding them past our culture's deceptive stereotypes and into sound and successful relationships with God and others.
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STARBRITE: A Randomized Pilot Trial of BNP-Guided Therapy in Patients With Advanced Heart Failure (STARBRITE)
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|Congestive Heart Failure
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|Strategies for Tailoring Advanced Heart Failure Regimens in the Outpatient Setting: Brain Natriuretic Peptide Levels Versus the Clinical Congestion Score
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STARBRITE will test the hypothesis that a defined fluid management strategy, tailored to specific symptoms and physiological targets, will improve morbidity and mortality in the advanced heart failure population. Individual targets for each patient will be based on the outcome of the index hospitalization, during which therapy is adjusted to optimize clinical status, blood pressure, and renal function. Identifying a standard fluid management strategy may be an important way to limit the complications of diuretic therapy and the duration of hospitalization for these patients. In addition, a standard approach may provide objective criteria that can be used to systematically deliver care in many types of clinical settings.
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- Left ventricular ejection fraction ≤35%
- Will have received at least one dose of intravenous diuretics during the current hospitalization
- Prior to discharge, has received heart failure education and has learned about daily weights, and fluid, sodium, and dietary restrictions
- Able to return for follow-up care at the Brigham and Women's Hospital Cardiomyopathy Clinic or the Duke Heart Failure Management Program
- Has regular access to a telephone
- ≥18 years of age
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- Admitted with acute coronary syndrome
- Creatinine >3.5
- Renal failure on hemodialysis
- Pregnant or lactating
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heart failure, brain natriuretic peptide
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Cuttack: After having failed to make it to the Super Six, India would seek to restore some pride when they take on arch-rivals Pakistan in their classification match here on Thursday.
The humiliating 138-run defeat against Sri Lanka on Tuesday also meant that India will now have to go through the qualifiers to feature in the next edition of the World Cup.
The collective failure of the top-order batters in their last two matches even in home conditions has hurt the team badly and India will need to regroup quickly to prevent an equally demoralising performane against the Pakistanis.
The pressure will be on the Indians who have been hit hard by a sudden slump in form of their key batsmen after a comfortable 105-run win against the West Indies in the tournament opener. The inexperienced bowling attack has only compounded the misery for the hosts.
Sri Lanka's batting fired in unison as they posted a competitive 282 for five in a must-win game for both sides. India were on the backfoot from the very beginning of the run chase and they were bundled out for a paltry 144 in 42.2 overs.
Incidentally, this was India's first defeat to Sri Lanka in 18 matches, having won their previous 16 encounters with one ending in no result.
Both India and Pakistan have several issues to address leading up to Thursday's game at the Barabati Stadium. While India have struggled with the indifferent form of their bowlers, Pakistan have a lot to answer in their batting department.
The last two games against England and Sri Lanka saw Indian bowlers giving away close to 550 runs with the visitors finding it easy against the pace and spin trio of Jhulan Goswami, Niranjana Nagarajan and Ekta Bisht.
In the batting department, barring Harmanpreet Kaur, Karu Jain and Thirush Kamini, no other batswomen could be able to convert the starts into a good score.
India would hope that the openers provide them a good platform after they missed out against England and Sri Lanka. Their middle-order would have to pitch in to help set a competitive total to defend against Pakistan on a placid Barabati track.
India would be in no mood to take their neighbours lightly and would like to put their best foot forward in the day game on Thursday. The bowlers also need to perform better during the Powerplay overs as most of the runs have been leaked during that period.
On the other hand, Pakistan have more reasons to worry than the Indians as neither their batting nor bowling has clicked. They were annihilated by the South Africans in their last group league fixture by 126 runs to send them crashing out of the event on Tuesday.
They managed meagre scores of 84, 104 and 81 in the encounters against Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, respectively, and the bowlers too failed to make an impression.
Bismah Maroof is the only batswoman in the Pakistan team to have offered some resistance to the rival bowlers. Captain Sana Mir's failure at the top-order has hit them badly and they need their captain to lead from the front.
The Indian players arrived in Bhubaneswar Wednesday. After the ceremonial welcome at the airport before being escorted to the hotel.
The players will leave for Cuttack on Thursday.
The Barabati Stadium will host three Super Six league matches involving South Africa, West Indies, England and Sri Lanka.
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After seamlessly slotting in to Perth Glory's starting line-up, midfielder Nick Ward is aiming to make an even bigger impact in Sunday's A-League clash with Adelaide United at Hindmarsh Stadium.
Ward, filling in for injured skipper Jacob Burns, scored a goal in Perth's 3-2 triumph over Newcastle Jets on Saturday night.
But even that wasn't enough to satisfy the 27-year-old, who is eager to get even more of the ball against ladder-leading Adelaide.
"I didn't think it was one of my best games," Ward said of his performance against the Jets.
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With Burns set to miss at least two more matches with a torn quad, Ward is expected to retain his starting spot as a link-man between the midfield and striker Billy Mehmet.
Ward was crowned the A-League's Young Player of the Year while with the Glory in 2005/06.
But after trying his luck overseas in England and Greece, followed by stints with Melbourne Victory and Wellington Phoenix, Ward jumped at the chance to return to his hometown club in time for this season.
Glory coach Ian Ferguson was satisfied with his team's performance against the Jets, but said his defensive group needed more protection from the midfield.
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Published 4:17 pm, Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Jimmy Bean's, a popular West Berkeley spot, changed hands this fall and was rechristened, ever so slightly, as Lama Bean's.
Former manager Lodo Rabten, known as Lama, has revamped some of the furnishings and buys ingredients locally, offers better wines and soon will have beer on tap.
The menu remains an eclectic mix of traditional diner fare with some ethnic specialties. Breakfast and lunch are served all day, with customers ordering at the busy coffee counter. Dinner brings table service.
The silver-dollar pancakes ($7.25 for a half stack; $10.25 f0r a full) are a popular choice for both grown-ups and kids. Eggs Benedict ($10.25) is served with Black Forest ham but is otherwise traditional, with creamy hollandaise atop two perfectly poached eggs. Lunch offerings include wraps, sandwiches, pizzas, salads and burgers.
Lama Bean's is proud of its lamb dishes, and the shawerma ($14) is a star. A generous portion of thinly sliced meat is wrapped in flatbread with tahini, a house-made bell pepper and eggplant spread, cucumber and other vegetables, and accompanied by a green salad.
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Regular dinner items include pastas, fish, steak and a tender roasted half chicken ($15) with creamy mashed potatoes and crisp green beans. Nightly specials are served with salad or soup and dessert.
During the day, the crowd is a fun mix of families, friends out for brunch and couples. The dinner crowd skews a bit older - think Berkeley in the '60s.
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Lama Bean's: 1290 Sixth St. (at Gilman Street), Berkeley. (510) 528-3435. www.lamabeanscafe.com. 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
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OU Expands Blackboard LMS PlatformPosted by cservaes on July 19, 2013 in "Academic Programs" Originally used as the learning management system (LMS) for online courses only, OU's Blackboard LMS is now utilized by approximately 80 percent of Adult and Professional Studies (APS) and College on-ground undergraduate courses, as well. The primary uses are for accessing the course syllabus and submitting/collecting assignments. Additional uses are the discussion forums and course materials. There are a number of reasons for the increase in use, including the addition of hybrid and MyChoice course options (see page 3), increased functionality within the LMS platform and wider student and faculty training regarding its capabilities. Since first highlighting Blackboard's features in the 2010 Annual Report (www.ottawa.edu/About-Us/Communications/Annual-Report), a number of improvements have been made to the LMS to benefit both students and faculty.
• Free technical support, 24/7/365 • Free online, 24/7 tutoring in a variety of subjects using NetTutor • Addition of VoiceThread in some online courses, which allows students to interact via voice and video in discussion forums • Addition of LateNite Labs in some online science courses • Addition of instant messaging system known as BB IM, which allows students to text chat with instructors and fellow students in real time without exchanging user information • Vastly expanded training calendar for students and instructors, with such topics as Blackboard Grade Book Tips and Tricks, Myers Library Online Resources, and SafeAssign and Plagiarism Prevention • New self-paced APOS New Student Orientation course that students are automatically enrolled in upon acceptance to OU • Opening of courses in Blackboard two days before the start of each term to allow students time to become familiar with the LMS • Indefinite availability of Blackboard course files, which gives students access to prior work helpful in completing their capstone course and creating e-portfolios Coming soon to Blackboard: • University-wide Virtual Office Hours System to allow instructors to interact with students in real time via voice, video or text chat • On-demand web conferencing for facilitating student/instructor presentations, lecture recording, white boarding, virtual breakout rooms, collaboration spaces, and more • Simulations in OU's new nursing program • Comprehensive E-portfolios • Community Engagement System, which provides a virtual space where students can interact outside of the constraints of their courses, i.e. for clubs and organizations to "meet," post announcements, etc. • Notification System, allowing students and instructors to receive an email message when certain events take place, such as assignments submitted/graded, course materials added, etc.