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Alex Rodriguez
Alex Rodriguez was the first player picked in baseball's 1993 draft. In 1999, he was named one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People, gaining instant recognition from women worldwide. In 2000, Alex Rodriguez signed with the Texas Rangers for the richest contract ever doled out in the history of baseball. However, after three frustrating years in Texas -- despite an MVP award in 2003 -- the Rangers shipped A-Rod, and his mammoth contract, to the New York Yankees, once again thrusting the star into the spotlight.
AppealAlex Rodriguez is adored by millions of female fans around the world. He is a heartthrob in Latin America as well as in the United States. His attractive features have helped his status as one of the best-looking men in the sports world. And according to a female panelist, A-Rod's green eyes give him another unique characteristic women are drawn to.
Women love a man that dresses impeccably, is ambitious and good-looking, and has an aptitude for something. Alex Rodriguez is all of these things. One quick search on the internet will reveal that there are more than a few websites dedicated to him -- run by women, mind you.
He might have been married to psychology prof Cynthia Scurtis, but rumors swirled in 2008 when allegations came out stating A-Rod was having an affair with the Material Girl, Madonna.
SuccessAlex Rodriguez is very well known in South America, where he has a lucrative endorsement deal with Nike.
Although the same endorsement recognition has not materialized in America, A-Rod has made a name for himself by picking up numerous awards and accolades, including Gatorade's National Student Athlete of the Year, runner-up in the 1996 MVP voting, the youngest shortstop to ever play in the All-Star classic, becoming the third player ever to hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases, be a 12-time All-Star, and win his 10th Silver Slugger award in 2008. He was also the 2003, 2005 and 2007 American League MVP.
Naturally, the accomplishment that he is most known for (especially by the media) is having signed a 10-year $252 million contract in 2000, the richest contract in the history of baseball. While his three years in Texas proved fruitless, the lure of a Championship -- and the fact that only the Yankees could afford him -- sent him to the Bronx on Valentine's Day weekend in 2004.
Alex Rodriguez BiographyAlexander Emmanuel Rodriguez was born on July 27, 1975, in New York. Alex was the youngest of three children born to Lourdes and Victor Rodriguez, Joe and Suzy being the other two.
Shortly after his birth, Alex Rodriguez's parents decided to move the family back to their native Dominican Republic. But this return to the West Indies was short-lived, as the Rodriguez family then moved to Miami, Florida. Much to Alex Rodriguez's dismay, his father left the family a brief time after reaching Miami.
alex rodriguez is the youngest player in the mlb Growing up, Alex Rodriguez loved watching sports. His favorite players were basketball's Michael Jordan and baseball's Cal Ripken Jr. Alex Rodriguez showed his tremendous interest in baseball at an early age. By the time he reached high school, Alex Rodriguez had scouts from all over the country taking notice of him. In 1992, while attending Westminster Christian Academy in Miami, his school team was named National Champion by the National High School Baseball Coaches Association, and by Baseball America.
In 1994, the Seattle Mariners chose the 17-year-old Alex Rodriguez first overall in the baseball draft. At age 18, Alex Rodriguez became one of the youngest players ever to play in the major leagues. In 1995, Alex Rodriguez played in 48 games with the Mariners and batted .264. His play impressed the manager so much that he was awarded the starting shortstop position the following year.
alex rodriguez becomes a free agent 1996 was A-Rod's breakout season. He batted .358, with 36 home runs and 123 RBIs. Alex Rodriguez finished runner-up in the MVP voting and cemented himself as the best power hitting shortstop in the majors. In 1997, Alex Rodriguez's offensive numbers dropped off, as he only drove in 84 runs and hit 23 round trippers. However, he made up for his lack of production with a .312 batting average in the Mariners' four postseason games. Also, on July 27, 1996, Alex Rodriguez founded the Grand Slam for Kids, which encourages kids to work harder on reading, physical fitness, math, and good citizenship.
The 1998 and 1999 seasons brought 40 back-to-back home runs and at least 100 RBI stats for the Spanish star. He now held the record for most homers by a shortstop in one season, had multiple Silver Slugging awards and was named the American League Player of the Year. However, the Mariners failed to make the postseason in each of these campaigns.
The 2000 season was marred with distractions for A-Rod, as he became a free agent at the end of the season. The Seattle fans and media wanted him to stay, as did the Mariners. A contract agreement was never reached. Nevertheless, Alex Rodriguez put up another 40 home run/100 RBI season, which helped propel the Mariners back to the playoffs. Despite hitting .371 against Chicago and New York, Alex Rodriguez and the Mariners failed to reach the World Series one more time. It would be the last season for Alex Rodriguez in Seattle.
alex rodriguez is a texas ranger, signs richest contract in mlb historyThe 2000 off-season was of great importance to Alex Rodriguez and the world of baseball. After being courted heavily by several teams, he decided to become a Texas Ranger. He signed a contract reportedly worth $252 million over 10 years, the richest contract ever signed in baseball. Rangers owner Tom Hicks and Alex Rodriguez took a lot of heat for the size of the contract, but Tom Hicks believed that Alex Rodriguez would guarantee the team a trip to the postseason.
The 2001 season was very difficult for Alex Rodriguez. Rather than being asked about his personal achievements, A-Rod was constantly pelted with questions about his large contract. Despite all the distractions, A-Rod went out and had his finest season as a pro, hitting an astonishing 52 home runs and collecting a career high 135 RBIs. However, the Texas Rangers had a horrible season and watched as Rodriguez's former team in Seattle posted one of the best records ever by a baseball team in the regular season.
2003 proved to be another frustrating year for the Rangers. Consolation came for A-Rod by virtue of bagging the AL MVP award that year. Regardless, A-Rod's massive salary made his tenure in Texas impossible. Rumors about a potential trade with the Boston Red Sox were squashed, partially due to the complex nature of his $252 million deal. After being named captain of the Rangers in a bizarre ceremony in January 2003, the Rangers continued pursuing A-Rod, who in turn solicited commissioner Bud Selig's assistance in facilitating a trade.
alex rodriguez is a new york yankeeIn need of a new third baseman after Aaron Boone's injury, the Yankees offered Alfonso Soriano and another player for A-Rod. The Yankees got a bargain in the end, with the Rangers agreeing to include a whopping $67 million in cash to the Bronx team in order to pay for some of A-Rod's outstanding contract.
In the end, Alex Rodriguez became famous for signing the largest baseball deal, but he became equally known for being part of a trade that included more cash than any other in baseball history.
alex rodriguez signs new contract with the new york yankeesAfter breaking several baseball records during his first two seasons with the Yankees and amassing an MVP title, Alex Rodriguez became an All-Star, once again, in 2006, as well as the No. 4 ranked in RBIs. In July of that year, Alex Rodriguez got his 450th home run, becoming the youngest baseball player to pass such a milestone. It was during the 2007 season that he beat his own record, surpassing the 500-home run mark. In October, he took home the Players Choice Award for Outstanding AL Player.
However, '07 marked the end of his 10-year contract and Alex Rodriguez suddenly found himself being a free agent once again. In October, he announced that he would not be renewing his contract, and he found himself under fire for not discussing the decision with Yankees' management first. On November 15, 2007, Alex Rodriguez and the Yanks agreed on a basic 10-year $275 million contract.
alex rodriguez has an affair with madonna?Apart from staying on top of the MLB world, Alex Rodriguez was also apparently busy staying on top of other things. After marrying wife Cynthia Scurtis in 2002 and having two children with her, A-Rod turned up in a "questionable" photo with a stripper from Florida and the image was splashed everywhere. In July 2008, rumors of a split were circulating, and the fire was only fueled when tabloids speculated that the pro ball player was shacking up with Madge (aka Madonna). Cynthia filed for divorce that month.
alex rodriguez is the first to experience instant replayTwo months later, on September 3rd, Alex Rodriguez hit his 549th home run, and as with most things related to A-Rod there was a bit of controversy: The opposing team's manager disputed the umpires call, claiming that it was a foul ball. So, in a first for MLB history, instant replay was used to review the play. The verdict? A-Rod hit the home run.
Alex Rodriguez's career has always been plagued with controversy, but in February 2009, he finally admitted to using banned substances from 2001 to 2003. Despite the fallout, it was initially reported that Alex Rodriguez would play at the 2009 World Baseball Classic in March, but the star dropped out due to a cyst on his hip, which turned out to be torn cartilage.
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Create RAID 5 software array
Hi, i have a question about raid.
I have to setup a server at my school with redhat enterprise 3.0.
The server that we are useing has 5x scsi 36 gig and 1 scsi 9 gig.
Redhat is installed on the 9gig disk and now i want to use the other 5 to create a raid 5 software array.
My quesiton is:
can i create this array while i'm in redhat GUI or Console ?
or do i have to boot from cd to create a raid 5 software array ?
thnx in advance
Well, I believe Disk Druid is capable of handling it all for you. Alternatively, you can use raidtools or mdadm from the console.
is it possbile to start diskdruid in REDHAT while it's started or do i have to boot the cd ?
so i have found a clear guide about the raidtools aka mdadm. but before using it i have one question left that wasn't handled!
do i have to format and or partition my harddisks first or what steps doe i have to take
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THE HOBBIT - Six Great Film Clips For You To Watch!
It's finally happened, a bunch of clips from Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey have been released by the studio. There are six in total, and as you'd might expect they all have some new footage from the film.
There's a bunch of reviews for the highly anticipated film that have hit the internet, and it seems to be getting a lot of positive buzz! I wouldn't expect anything less from Jackson. Before seeing the movie, I think you must understand that this is not The Lord of the Rings, the story isn't as action packed or epic, but in the end it's still a great story that fans should love.
The last clip embedded, called "Goblin Chase", is a really fun action-packed scene, and it's my favorite from the bunch! Check them out!
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey follows title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain, first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever... Gollum. Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of guile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum's "precious" ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities... A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know.


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Arab Health 2010 - A Retrospect
Despite the Slowdown in Economy: The Healthcare - Business in the Golf Region keeps growing
It's obvious that enhanced efforts are made to provide high quality services in healthcare supply in the region independently. Numerous hospitals are currently being planned. But all those activities are next to impossible without external service providers like for example in planning, building, equipping, starting up and management of such hospitals – and despite the lack of physicians, managers and assistants respectively also nurses.
We have visited one hospital in the region: This hospital alone has 360 openings for physicians and nurses from abroad. This market is an open field with a high potential for service providers in the hospital business. Currently, the private providers of services in healthcare supplies are strongly represented, for example a private physician and healthcare business man in Saudi Arabia – one person who will invest 3 billion US-Dollars in day care clinics and hospitals with Western standards. One third of those clinics and hospitals are already under construction. Until 2015, about 200 hospitals are being built in the GCC region including Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and UAE which makes the Arab region an economically highly attractive region in the fields of medical device technology, healthcare economy and biotechnology. The healthcare market volume per year is at about 81.4 billion USD. The economic development in combination with a rapidly growing healthcare industry offers chances and opportunities for everyone at home in healthcare and certainly enough business opportunities for the German healthcare industry…
SCHILLINGER (BDU) presented itself with a strong emphasis on the WORLD DIRECTORY Medical Distributors. Especial the anniversary prices (25 years Contacts for Contracts) caught the attention and interest of everyone. In addition SCHILLINGER (BDU) started new recruiting activities in the Golf region seeking physicians in all fields. These projects are done in close cooperation with leading regional providers of healthcare supplies. The job abroad still is an attractive alternative for physicians with Western standards to further their career – not only from an economic point of view.
SCHILLINGER Digital Business Resources GmbH
Seit mehr als 25 Jahren steht SCHILLINGER (BDU) für kompetente Beratung in allen Bereichen der Medizintechnik.
SCHILLINGER (BDU) ist eine deutsche Unternehmensberatung für die Bereiche
* Gesundheit
* Medizintechnik
* Pharma
* Biotec
* Wissenschaftliche Geräte
Seit 1975 beraten wir die Branche, wobei wir uns vor allem auf die Gebiete
Geschäftskontakte (Produkte, Beteiligungen/Unternehmensverkauf) und
Personalberatung/Karriereberatung (Personalsuche/internationale Jobbörse)
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October 14, 2005
August 6, 2006
I'm not a moderator for this forum confiseur, but we have noticed. That's why Martin posted "Moderators required":
"Porcelana: The Holy Grail of Pure Criollos" (Maricel E. Presilla)
"Porcelana: The Holy Grail of Pure Criollos" (Maricel E. Presilla)
ok folks...heres the deal.
I was happily moving along staying somewhat on topic and actually opening myself, and my business practices, up to this forum. I was soundly and repeatedly slapped down as not understanding and, if I dare, of being wrong in my approach to training employees.
I will not allow people who are not chocolate professionals to continually try to tell me what is right or wrong with my business. That is why I deleted my posts in this discussion regarding it. I have spent the better part of my adult life in professional kicthens, I have never been handed a recipe book or an intruction manual in a new kitchen. I have been been taught everything i know about the culinary arts through trial and error. Most of it on the fly. Its just the way it is in the real world.
being called a bonehead is a minor offense at the very least. I am a big boy and get called worse by people who actually know me on a daily basis. I think this website has always had potential. It falls short on so many levels, mostly because of the lack of participation. Look at the number of "reads" to any particular thread compared to the number of posts and replies. Its abysmal.
I participate on several boards of various natures on a daily basis that have massive postings. I am talking hundreds of postings a day on dozens of threads. To come here, pour my heart out in a an honest way and then have people tell me I am wrong, or not getting the "nuances', is ridiculous. I am a chocolate professional who spends everyday covered in the stuff. I buy and sell by the ton......
I dont think you guys need a moderator, instead, take the filters off and allow people to flame and curse away at each other. It can get nasty but you can always scroll by posters who are abrasive.
2 cents. YMMV. Selah.
October 14, 2005
Chef....dont be so precious.....most who pontificate on this forum are not professionals...just think of the old adage about critics as eunuchs in a harem:see it done all the time, watch others do it...just cant do it themselves..
To try and put this back on its original thread..unless Alicia has got bored to death by now...
Alicia...did you find someone in London (thats London England folks just in case you good ol boys are confused )to help you learn about chocolate?
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Is it supposed to look like this??? I tried making rock sugar yesterday and I'm not too sure that this is how it's supposed to come out. Firstly I couldn't get the sugar syrup to reach the 275 like the recipse stated. It stuck at about 255 and I got fed up and threw in the royal icing. Any advice from anybody who has tried this before?
Yep thats as about as close as I have seen it. Post your recipe.Did you whisk in the Royal Icing? Does your Royal Icing recipe have lemon juice in it if so you will have to leave it out of your Royal Icing when you do this. Will check back later.
Rgds Sugarcreations...
Secondly you might want to check your thermometer from what I can tell it almost caramelized on you.
The thermometer is brand new. I used real egg whites for the royal icing with a drop of acetic acid and a few drops of almond essence. I didn't whisk it.
As for the recipe I quartered it since I was trying it for the first time. It was 2lbs sugar to 1 cup water. Heat slowly to 255F. Add food dye if desired at this point. Continue heating to 275F and remove from heat. Add 2 tbsp royal icing and mix very lightly. Mixture should puff up and deflate slightly.Transfer to foil lined heat proof bowl and immediately place in preheated 200F oven.
Was this one hard lump? I would have thought that the acetic acid would also have the same effect of Lemon juice which Sugar Creations suggested that you leave it out. But I am not 100% sure.


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Women to Women Organizing
On Thursday night, Women for Obama hosted a women to women phone bank in Columbia to reach out to women supporters and build for our 2012 Action Meetings in Columbia and Charleston. The volunteers learned the best practices of phone banking, and got the chance to meet other supporters and grow our organization for President Obama in South Carolina. Thanks to all the women for making Thursday yet another great day of action here.


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Graywhale Enertainment • The six local independent record stores are celebrating Black Friday much like how they celebrate Record Store Day in April. On Nov. 23, the shops will open two hours earlier than normal, at 8 a.m., with hundreds of exclusive limited-edition records from the likes of Leonard Cohen, The Beach Boys, and My Morning Jacket. Friday, Nov. 23, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Find locations and more info at fatfin.com.
Randy's Record Shop • The mecca for vinyl-philes plans a Black Friday edition of Record Store Day at 11 a.m. Nov. 23, offering limited-edition vinyl albums and singles from the likes of White Stripes, The Shins and The Lumineers. Hours: Tuesday – Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sundays and Mondays. 157 East 900 South, Salt Lake City; 801-532-4413 or randysrecords.com.


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- $29.99 for six months of unlimited online access to baking courses ($99 value)
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Baking With Buddy
Led by Buddy Valastro of TLC's "Cake Boss" fame, Baking With Buddy turns everyday people into experienced pastry chefs with fun, easy-to-use online lessons in baking. During interactive lessons, which are available on mobile devices, Buddy teaches students insider techniques on rolling, mixing, and measuring, as well as tips on using certain equipment and tools. He'll even offer insight into tried-and-true recipes from the Valastro family. A natural entertainer and fourth-generation baker, Buddy keeps audiences engaged throughout it all by sharing heartwarming stories of his family business and lessons he's learned as a professional baker.


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Double Chocolate Cookie Cakes
Author: Cookie Madness
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 23 mins
Total time: 33 mins
Double chocolate flavored pizza cookies decorated with fall themed M&Ms and frosting.
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
4 tablespoons shortening
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, (I used Hershey's Dark)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, room temperature
3/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup extra dark chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line two 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick foil or circles of parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, using low speed of an electric mixer, beat the butter, shortening and cocoa powder until well mixed. Gradually add both sugars, increasing speed to medium and scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in the vanilla extract and egg. When well mixed, add the salt and baking powder and beat until incorporated.
By hand, gradually stir in the flour, followed by the chocolate chips.
Divide batter in half and spread each half in a lined cake pan for form a circle. Leave a 1/2 inch gap between the dough and the edge of the pan.
Bake cookies on center rack at 325F for 20 minutes or until set.
Let cool completely in pan. When cool, lift from pan and frost with your favorite frosting.
Recipe by
Cookie Madness
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Carroll Daniel Selected as General Contractor for the New Smyrna Elementary School
Carroll Daniel has been selected by the Cobb County School District as General Contractor for the new Smyrna Elementary School in downtown Smyrna, Georgia. Situated on an 18 acre site near Campbell High School and the Bellmont Hills redevelopment area, this new 153,000 SF, two story structure will house 61 instructional units and other associated support space. Improvements to the site will include a shared access road, playfields and play structures. Cunningham, Forehand, Matthews & Moore Architects, Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia is providing design and contract administration services for the project.
This SPLOST-funded facility was also designed to meet the standards for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, and will become the first LEED certified k-12 building in Cobb County. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED certification promotes environmentally sound, sustainable building practices during every step of the development process. Cobb County has partnered up with the International Knowledge and Research Center for Green Building at Southern Polytechnic State University for the LEED certification project.
Smyrna Elementary is the second school Carroll Daniel has been awarded a contract to construct for the Cobb County School District during 2011. Carroll Daniel is thrilled to be a part of this project and is eager to begin the construction process. The new facility is scheduled to open for the 2013-2014 school year and will serve over 900 students.


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Tommy Tune Looks Back & Looks Forward
Multi-award-winning performer, chroeographer and director Tommy Tune discusses his time atop the theatrical heap as well as looks forward to future ventures as part of a new interview in promotion of his ongoing cabaret appearances.
Tune shares that Broadway these days is markedly different than what it was when he was creating success after success in the 1980s, relating, "I'd love to do something if I came up with a wonderful idea for a project that really spoke to me.... But I don't know that, in my heart and soul, I am equipped for this loud, almost aggressive tone."
Furthermore, Tune explains, "I always admired shows in which you slightly lean forward to enter its world. But so many push me into the back of my seat."
As for his own track record and the revolutionary musicals and plays he had a hand in shaping, Tune opines, "Every play invented something new, something new that never had been on the planet before... There was no formula."
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Cromwell Gorge Picnic Area - PHOTOGRAPHER COMMENT
Panorama taken from a picnic and boat launch site along Cromwell Gorge and Lake Dunstan. The image was taken late one spring afternoon in 2008
Cromwell Gorge Picnic Area - FURTHER INFORMATION
Cromwell Gorge Picnic Area - Central Otago visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Cromwell Gorge Picnic Area' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Otago.
Part of Lake Dunstan floods Cromwell Gorge in Central Otago, which runs south from Cromwell for about 20km to the Clyde Dam. Along the way there are several picnic and rest spots which are also used to launch boats onto the lake. Lake Dunstan has become popular for fishing and other water sports. At most points in Cromwell Gorge it is about 400m wide. Lake Dunstan is fed by the Clutha River.
Other popular, natural, lakes in the region are Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea further north by Wanaka. To the west is Lake Wakatipu by Queenstown.
Car: From Alexandra take the 8 Highway north. This follows the eastern side of Lake Dunstan up the Cromwell Gorge to Cromwell. Here the 8 continues up the eastern side to Crippletown. At Cromwell a bridge connects to the 6 Highway which runs up the western side of the lake to Wanaka.


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Duck Hunt Super Gameplay 1 iOS / Android
Duck Hunt Super
By: yan
Genre: Sports
Video Tips
Let's play Duck Hunt Super! This is part 1 of my walkthrough guide for the iOS game, Duck Hunt Super by yan guo.
I will update this post with more tips and tricks, so please bookmark this page and keep on checking in!
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Ok - it's been about 1 1/2 weeks. The irritated redness on my checks has faded a lot! The 3-4 cystic bumps I had or underground pimples (not sure how to describe them) have gotten much smaller but not totally gone. I have used the 40% peel 2 times now (the most recent on Wednesday). I have also been using a buff puff type pad (the kinds you can buy at Target/Walmart-pkg of 9) every 3rd day or so. I have been using those VERY gently as my face can get annoyed by something too rough. I am very pleased with how things are going. Like I said I have used the soap/toner/peel from MUAC during this time with 2-3 washes in the a.m. with the Aubrey cleanser but I stopped using that cleanser for now.
Next week will be telling as my period starts then and my skin does react from that around the midpart of my period.
But so far I am pleased-I hope the improvement continues. I will be looking for Pomega5 soap this weekend.


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Join Labor in Supporting the Longest Walk: SF and Sacramento
Labor Supports the Longest Walk 2
Join the Sacramento Labor Council, The ILWU and Pride at Work in supporting the Longest
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Indigenous Cultural Survival
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Union members and activists are encouraged to support the walk by attending the following events:
** Longest Walk Benefit Show **
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On February 11, 2008, Longest Walk 2 participants will embark on a five- month journey across America to Washington, D.C. arriving on July 11, 2008. In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Longest Walk of 1978 that resulted in historic changes for Native America, hundreds of communities are participating in the Longest Walk of 2008 to raise awareness about issues impacting our environment, to protect Sacred Sites and to clean up Mother Earth.
In 1978 many labor unions across the country came out in support of the walk. We would like to re-create that strong display of solidarity by encouraging all unions, labor councils, constituency groups and members to support the walk.
For more information on how to support please go to:
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Farro Salad with Smoked Trout
How to Make It
Preheat the oven to 375°. In a small baking dish, lightly drizzle the beets with olive oil and rub to coat. Cover with foil and roast for about 1 hour, until the beets are tender. Let cool, then peel the beets and cut into 1/2-inch dice.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine the garlic, thyme, rosemary, water and 2 teaspoons of salt and bring to a boil. Stir in the farro and simmer over moderate heat until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well. Transfer the farro to a bowl and discard the garlic and herbs. Let cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
In a small bowl, combine the shallot, lemon juice and honey. Gradually whisk in the 1/3 cup of oil and season with salt and pepper.
In a medium bowl, toss 2 tablespoons of the dressing with the trout. Add the beets, greens and the remaining dressing to the farro and toss gently. Season with salt and pepper and let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes. Transfer the salad to a serving platter, scatter the trout on top and serve.


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Primus 3D: May 28 at Jubilee Auditorium
Sasquatch might be sold out, but Edmonton usually gets one or two spillover acts — such as Primus 3D.
The experimental rock trio of Les Claypool, Larry LaLonde and Jay Lane will bring their psychedelic 3D visuals to the Jubilee Auditorium on Tuesday, May 28. Tickets are $44.50 and $49.50 plus service charges at Ticketmaster. On sale: Friday, March 1.


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IM received word that retired missionary Gustavo Parajon, age 75, passed away after a massive heart attack early Sunday morning. Jose Norat, is on his way to Nicaragua today to attend the funeral service for Dr. Parajon which will be held on Tuesday, March 15 at 2:00pm. Jose will be the preacher.
Please keep the family - Joan, children – Marta Elena and David and Laura, and Rebecca in your prayers. His life and ministry was a huge witness of living out the whole gospel of Jesus Christ in Nicaragua.
Joan may be contacted at: email@example.com
An obituary for Gustavo Parajon will follow later this week.


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The White House just made two big decisions on whether to release information to us — one no, one yes, one important, one ridiculous. Both bug me.
President Barack Obama decided against releasing photographs of a dead Osama bin Laden on the belief that the bloody pictures could inflame anti-American passions and endanger lives.
By now it is not news that bin Laden was killed. But maybe it's not a bad idea to take a breath between the stunning headlines about a mass murderer found after nearly 10 years and the public airing of evidence of his death.
But in the end, we have a right to see what happened, because bin Laden happened to us.
He was responsible for the deaths of thousands of Americans, for global war and for changing us. To many, his end is a measure of justice. We should be able to see images of it — not because we don't believe it, but because it marks an important moment that is ours.
Another reason less important: to quiet conspiracy theorists. Not that they will stop talking.
In the old days, they were the ones ranting that the moon landing was all Hollywood or space aliens crashed in Roswell, dismissed by the rest of us. But today, ours is a world hungry for slop to feed radio rants and incendiary bloggings regardless of truth, decency or common sense.
Already, the nut lobby is at it. Is bin Laden dead, or is that what the government wants you to think? Sounds like an elaborate lie, a huge hoax cooked up to bolster a president facing a vicious re-election battle. Pass it on.
Who would care about such yammerings? Now I'm thinking of a different so-called presidential controversy, one that should have been laughable.
After years of blowing off rumors that he was ineligible to be president because he was really born in Africa instead of the America he claims, Obama was finally goaded into releasing his original birth certificate.
I can see why officials would want to get past this — "We do not have time for this kind of silliness," the president said — but what a shame to have to comply with people who will say anything.
Hey, I'm in the skeptic business and all for a healthy conspiracy theory, given the litany of historical reasons you and I can come up with to distrust our government. But this "birther" claim, the one that has always seemed somehow rooted in racism? That's all you've got?
More sad commentary is that the birther business got its big boost from Donald Trump, that cartoon character blowhard rich guy with the bad hair and the ego the size of Manhattan. Trump's freakish brand of celebrity rendered the question of birthplace so big the White House could no longer afford to take the high road.
So of course the birth certificate said the president was indeed born in Hawaii, though even Hawaii may not be real America enough for some in that hard-core conspiracy crowd.
Trump as a major player in this reminds me of a bad TV show that's been on for so long the writers have to make up increasingly absurd scenarios. Such as: Donald Trump, contender for president!
Though, and you didn't hear it from me, I'm told he was up to his ears in that whole Roswell business. Pass it on.


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Police are looking for two men who robbed two other people at gunpoint in downtown Davis Saturday night.
According to Davis police Lt. Glenn Glasgow, the victims were walking on 2nd Street near A Street at about 10:05 p.m. when they were approached by two men. One of the men took out a silver handgun and told the victims to turn over all their possessions.
The victims, both Davis residents, handed over cell phones, a wallet and a duffel bag.
The robbers then walked down 2nd Street headed east, while the victims went the opposite direction and contacted police. Officers searched the area for the men but could not find them.
Both robbers are described as between 20 and 23 years old. One is described as black, about 6-foot-2 and 180 pounds, with an inch-long afro haircut and wearing a long-sleeved black-and-white striped shirt and blue jeans.
The other man is described as Hispanic, about 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds, wearing a blue baseball cap, gray hoodie and blue jeans.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Davis Police Department at 747-5400.


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Newsbeat guide to... fuel prices
A report into the price of fuel says, despite complaints, motorists are being given a fair deal.
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) says although there is widespread distrust in the way petrol and diesel prices are set it's found no evidence those in the industry are responsible for significantly higher prices at the pump.
The report also dismissed claims independent garages were being pushed out of business by supermarkets or that prices stayed high when the underlying cost of crude oil dropped.
The AA has complained previously that the fall in wholesale price at the end of 2012 hadn't been passed on to motorists.
The OFT has also said there is enough competition in the £32bn market.
Who decides the price of fuel?
Prices can be influenced by other factors such as the price of crude oil, exchange rates and taxes.
The Treasury charges approximately 60% tax on fuel.
That means roughly 82p on every litre of fuel bought is tax.
Supply and demand will often determine the price of fuel.
If there is greater demand for fuel then there will be an increase in price.
Why do different petrol stations charge different prices?
If a petrol station is close to another one then there is greater competition between those outlets than an isolated forecourt.
Motorway fuel stations are considerably more expensive because of their convenience and most are open 24 hours a day.
Some petrol stations in the UK are run as franchises which means that although they may carry the brand name of a big oil company they may operate independently and be owned by individuals rather than the company themselves.
This means that individual forecourt managers are free to set their own prices.
What's the best advice for motorists?
There are lots of ways that you can help yourself.
Vicki Burn from the RAC recommends following some of the following tips:
1. Ask if your journey is necessary. If it is, plan ahead.
2. Can you travel at off peak times? Congestion, traffic jams and road works can all eat up fuel.
3. Think of revs as pound signs - the more you rev the more it will cost you in fuel.
4. If you tend to be an urban driver, only have half a tank of fuel - less weight will help you save money.
5. Shop around. Use price comparison websites to find the cheapest fuel near to where you live and for your journey. By planning ahead you can work out the cheapest places to buy.


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Eusébio da Silva Ferreira
Date of birth: 25 January 1942
National team(s): Portugal
Club(s): Sporting Clube de Lourenço Marques, SL Benfica, Rhode Island Oceaners, Boston Minutemen, CF Monterrey, Toronto Metros-Croatia, SC Beira-Mar, Las Vegas Quicksilver, União de Tomar, New Jersey Americans
Eusébio was actually born in Mozambique before he moved to Portugal as a 19-year-old to join SL Benfica. He was actually lined-up to join Sporting Clube de Portugal, but following a plan hatched by then Benfica coach Béla Guttmann, Eusébio was whisked away to Lisbon and actually had to be hidden in an Algarve fishing village while the directors of Benfica and Sporting argued over his signature. Within a year, Eusébio scored two cannonball goals in their 5-3 victory against Real Madrid CF in the European Champion Clubs' Cup final. In 14 seasons, he helped Benfica win the league 11 times and the cup five times; he was European Footballer of the Year in 1965; top scorer with nine goals in the 1966 FIFA World Cup finals, and scorer of 41 goals in 64 internationals.
Germano Luís de Figueiredo
Date of birth: 18 January 1933
National team(s): Portugal
Club(s): SL Benfica
Germano was one of the world's finest central defenders in the early 1960s but was unfortunate with injuries. He earned high praise for his role in organising SL Benfica's defence while the team's goalscoring exploits were grabbing greater attention. Injury cost Germano his place at the heart of Portugal's defence at the 1966 FIFA World Cup. He won the European Champion Clubs' Cup twice with Benfica in 1961 and 1962 but third time proved unlucky. He even had to go in goal in the 1964/65 final after Costa Pereira was injured in the 1-0 defeat by Internazionale FC in Milan. Also won the Portuguese league seven times and the cup on four occasions.
Alberto da Costa Pereira
Date of birth: 12 December 1929
National team(s): Portugal
Club(s): SL Benfica
Costa Pereira was one of Portugal's great discoveries in the African colonies. Born in Nacala, Mozambique, he joined SL Benfica in 1954. He was a tower of strength in their biggest triumphs, though prone to the occasional unpredictable error. Costa Pereira won seven league titles with Benfica and played in four European Champion Clubs' Cup finals - the victories of 1961 and 1962 and the defeats of 1963 and 1965. In the latter game, against Internazionale FC in the rain in Milan, Costa Pereira was injured early in the game and had to leave the pitch. He played 24 times for Portugal.
Mário Esteves Coluna
Date of birth: 6 August 1935
National team(s): Portugal
Club(s): Desportivo de Lourenço Marques, SL Benfica, Olympique Lyonnais
Coluna was a key figure in the Portuguese national team which reached the FIFA World Cup semi-finals in 1966 and was midfield fulcrum of SL Benfica's outstanding club side of the 1960s. Born in Mozambique, he was the local long-jump record-holder when he was lured away by Benfica to play football in 1954. Originally a centre-forward, he was converted to inside-left and then midfield and won 57 caps for Portugal, scoring on eight occasions. He scored with typically spectacular long-range efforts in both Benfica's European Champion Clubs' Cup final victories in 1961 and 1962. Won ten Portuguese championships and seven Portuguese cups. Coluna later turned to coaching and became sports minister in Mozambique.
José Pinto Carvalho dos Santos Águas
Date of birth: 9 November 1930 (died: 11 December 2000)
National team(s): Portugal
Club(s): SL Benfica, FK Austria Wien
Born in Angola, legend has it that Águas was a famed local lion-hunter when SL Benfica persuaded him he could enjoy a more lucrative existence hunting goals. He flew to Portugal in 1950 and scored 290 goals in 281 matches for Benfica as well as finishing top league scorer on five occasions. Águas was captain and centre-forward of the Benfica side which succeeded Real Madrid CF as European champions in 1961. In 1960/61, he was also top scorer in the European Champion Clubs' Cup. He was winning captain again in 1962 before transferring to FK Austria Wien in 1963, in what proved to be his final season. For Portugal, he scored eleven goals in 25 appearances.
Paulo Jorge dos Santos Futre
Date of birth: 28 February 1966
National team(s): Portugal
Club(s): Sporting Clube de Portugal, FC Porto, Club Atlético de Madrid, SL Benfica, Olympique de Marseille, Reggiana AC, AC Milan, West Ham United FC
Futre was only 17 when he made his international debut and his star continued to shine brightly after FC Porto signed him from Sporting Clube de Portugal to inspire their European Champion Clubs' Cup victory of 1987. A few weeks later Futre was signed by Club Atlético de Madrid. Futre stayed at the Spanish club until the start of 1993 when he set off an journey around Italian, Portuguese and English football. A serious knee ligament injury on his Serie A debut with Reggiana AC marred the closing years of his career.
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BioMed Research International
Volume 2013 (2013), Article ID 974185, 13 pages
Acute Toxicity and Gastroprotective Role of M. pruriens in Ethanol-Induced Gastric Mucosal Injuries in Rats
1Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpu, Malaysia
3Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
4Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Received 5 January 2013; Revised 27 April 2013; Accepted 1 May 2013
Academic Editor: Mouldy Sioud
Copyright © 2013 Shahram Golbabapour et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
The investigation was to evaluate gastroprotective effects of ethanolic extract of M. pruriens leaves on ethanol-induced gastric mucosal injuries in rats. Forty-eight rats were divided into 8 groups: negative control, extract control, ulcer control, reference control, and four experimental groups. As a pretreatment, the negative control and the ulcer control groups were orally administered carboxymethylcellulose (CMC). The reference control was administered omeprazole orally (20 mg/kg). The ethanolic extract of M. pruriens leaves was given orally to the extract control group (500 mg/kg) and the experimental groups (62.5, 125, 250, and 500 mg/kg). After 1 h, CMC was given orally to the negative and the extract control groups. The other groups received absolute ethanol. The rats were sacrificed after 1 h. The ulcer control group exhibited significant mucosal injuries with decreased gastric wall mucus and severe damage to the gastric mucosa. The extract caused upregulation of Hsp70 protein, downregulation of Bax protein, and intense periodic acid schiff uptake of glandular portion of stomach. Gastric mucosal homogenate showed significant antioxidant properties with increase in synthesis of PGE2, while MDA was significantly decreased. The ethanolic extract of M. pruriens leaves was nontoxic (<5 g/kg) and could enhance defensive mechanisms against hemorrhagic mucosal lesions.


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I would like to get breast reduction but im so nervous about the whole surgery because there has been so many deaths or complications during or after the procedure. I'm also afraid of going under general anesthesia, but I need that surgery so bad. How safe is this procedure, and how can I make sure I won't get all those complications?
How Safe is Breast Reduction?
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Breast reduction is very safe in the right hands
Breast reduction surgery itself is very safe when performed by a well trained, board certified plastic surgeon, on a healthy patient, and in a safe, clean and certified surgical facility. Today, anesthesia is extremely safe when performed by anesthesia professionals in a facility that has all the necessary safety measures in place. If you truly are in need of breast reduction, try to not let your fear stand in the way between you and an excellent result.
Having a safe breast reduction
Breast reduction surgery should be safe and routine IF:
1. You are physically and psychologically healthy and don't smoke and are not overweight
2. You go to a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, not a cosmetic surgeon. Believe it or not, even oral surgeons are doing breast reductions!
3. The surgeon has extensine experience in breast reduction and you like him or her and like their photos and results
4. The surgery must be performed in an accredited facility
5. Anesthesia should be performed by a physician anesthesiologist
With these criteria met, you should do just fine and be glad you did it!!
Risks of breast reduction
I understand that every surgical procedure has risks, but how will I learn more so that I can make an informed decision?
The risks and complications are carefully explained either by the doctor or one of the nurses in the office during your initial consultation or at your preoperative appointment.
Some of the potential complications that may be discussed with you include bleeding, infection and reactions to anesthesia.
Following reduction, sometimes the breasts may not be perfectly symmetrical or the nipple height may be slightly varied. If desired, minor adjustments can be made at a later time. Permanent loss of sensation in the nipples or breasts may rarely occur. Revisionary surgery is sometimes helpful in certain instances where incisions may have healed poorly. In the unlikely event of injury to or loss of the nipple and areola, they usually can be satisfactorily reconstructed using skin grafts.
You can help to lessen certain risks by following the advice and instructions given to you both before and after surgery. Best of luck!
Dhaval M. Patel
Double board certified
Plastic surgeon
Hoffman Estates
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Areas of concern include bleeding, infection, anesthesia problems, seromas, pain, scarring, asymmetry, fat necrosis, decreased sensation and wound separation.
Complications can be minimized by consulting a board certified plastic surgeon with experience performing this procedure.In addition, the procedure should be performed in an accredited facility with a board certified anesthesiologist in attendance.When these steps are taken the procedure has a low complication rate.Patients are noted to have excellent clinical results and high levels of patient satisfaction.
Breast Reduction is a Safe Procedure for Most Patients
Breast Reduction is a safe and common procedure for the vast majority of patients and so is general anesthesia if you are otherwise in good health and not a smoker.
The specific risks and suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare. In general there are comlications that apply to surgery just about anywhere such as : excessive bleeding, unsightly scars, pain, fluid collection (seroma) beneath the skin, wound separation, infection,etc.
Then there are complications specific to the breast reduction such as: nipple sensation change/loss, fat necrosis (hardening of breast tissue), breast asymmetry, all of which may require revisional surgery.
Learn more: https://pacificcenterplasticsurgery.com/procedures/breast/reduction/
Breast Reduction and Safety?
Thank you for the question.
Assuming you're in good health and are under the care of a board-certified plastic surgeon and board-certified anesthesiologist, breast reduction surgery is very safe and one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.
Best wishes.
Learn more: http://www.poustiplasticsurgery.com/Procedures/procedure_breastreduction.htm
Breast reduction extremely safe.
You need a board certified plastic surgeon, a board certified anesthesiologist, and an accredited operating room and recovery room. If you have those things, breast reduction is one of the safest operations. I would encourage you to do it. Women are so happy.
Is breast reduction safe?
All surgeries have risks. Breast reduction is a very common operation and is safe and reliable. General anesthesia is also very low risk when done properly. You have probably heard of the plastic surgery disasters like the death of Donda West, but should know that these cases, while tragic are fortunately few and far between. Breast reduction can make you so much more comfortable. The best way to stay safe is to choose your surgeon wisely. Be sure that he or she is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Ask to speak to a previous patient who has had breast reduction with this doctor. Make sure that the operating room in which you will have the surgery is fully certified and that your anesthesiologist is board certified too. Don't be too scared to look into breast reduction surgery, just be informed about the qualifications of the MDs taking care of you.
Safety in breast reduction surgery
Relax.......... You have already stated how bad your situation is, so you have to either decide to have an operation, or live with your current situation. While all surgery carries some risks, the most important part of getting a good result is the surgeon that you choose.
This is one area in life where it pays to pay retail and I perform this operation as an outpatient in a private accredited surgical facility. It's cleaner than a hospital and we are able to hand pick the best nurses and anesthesiologists. 95% of my patients never take pain medicine for this and we get them up and moving around the day of the operation.
Breast reduction safety and complication risks
Breast Reduction surgery is EXTREMELY safe when performed by a REAL Plastic Surgeon (a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, www.PlasticSurgery.org), when done on a healthy patient, who then follows her surgeon's instruction.
Complications, by definition, are unwanted adverse events that CANNOT be avoided even when the best care is given. Among them are infection, bleeding, unacceptable scarring, fat necrosis, etc. The likelihood of such events is VERY SMALL but cannot be totally eliminated. (On the other hand, if you smoke despite being told how dangerous it is for healing and you end up with the surgical wound separating - that is NOT a complication - that would be a predictable consequence of your failure to follow doctor's orders.)
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.


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Leuven, Belgium, 2014/04/08 - Holst Centre and imec have unveiled a prototype flexible health patch weighing just 10g half the weight of current products - SHINKO.co.jp / HolstCentre.com.
The patch uses real-time electrocardiogram (ECG), tissue-contact impedance and accelerometer information to accurately monitor physical activity. Thanks to advanced system in package (SiP) technology from SHINKO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES CO., LTD., the electronics module measures less than two by two centimeters. The high accuracy algorithms, low power consumption, and small size and weight make it ideal for consumer applications.
A growing public interest in healthy living is driving the emergence of activity monitors, with a number of devices already available that count the steps you take or the calories you burn. Heart rate is a key input in determining activity levels; hence monitors that can be worn comfortably on the chest offer the greatest accuracy. This increases the demand for small, lightweight monitors that can flex and move with your body.
Imec and Holst Centres novel patch makes such applications possible. The accurate patch combines ultra-low power electronics and flexible electrode technology, it includes a 1-lead ECG, a tissue-contact impedance sensor and a 3D accelerometer. Data is processed and analyzed locally, and relevant information is transmitted via Bluetooth Smart (BLS). The patch acquires, processes and communicates data on a minimal energy budget, allowing extended use with smaller batteries. Moreover, the Bluetooth Smart link provides a standardized communication channel to mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets.
Working with SHINKO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES CO., LTD, researchers from imec used SHINKOs SiP technology to integrate all this functionality into a module measuring just 17.4 mm x 17.4 mm. This represents a PCB area reduction of 52% compared to previous generations of the module. The module was then integrated into a flexible and stretchable patch designed by Holst Centre. The design combines system in foil technology with stretchable, integrated electrodes to create a lightweight patch that can be worn comfortably on the chest for extended periods. The modules small size and the flexibility of the patch reduce motion artifacts and thus provide more accurate and reliable monitoring.
Our novel technology for packaging electronic devices uses a high-density organic substrate to reduce overall system size. Thanks to the experience weve gained in this joint initiative with imec and Holst Centre, SHINKO can accelerate the development of next-generation body area network (BAN) products, said Tadashi Kodaira, corporate officer of SHINKO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.
Comfortable, lightweight wearable systems for personal health monitoring are emerging, given their promise to better analyze patients physiological parameters. We are excited about working with SHINKO to successfully bring the technology closer to consumers needs, said Chris Van Hoof, program director Wearable Healthcare at Holst Centre/imec.
The patch was developed in the framework of imecs and Holst Centres Human++ program, addressing the need for better, more efficient healthcare monitoring systems. This first-of-a-kind demonstrator opens up new opportunities for companies in the wireless health and lifestyle segment. Imec and Holst Centre are looking for partners interested in industrializing the concept.
About SHINKO
SHINKO (shinko.co.jp) was founded in Nagano, Japan in 1946. SHINKO is an all around manufacturer of semiconductor packages, notably lead frame and PLP (Plastic Laminated Package), and is recognized as a leader in the industry.
About Holst Centre
Holst Centre (holstcentre.com) is an independent open-innovation R&D centre that develops generic technologies for Wireless Autonomous Transducer Solutions and for Systems-in-Foil. A key feature of Holst Centre is its partnership model with industry and academia around shared roadmaps and programs. It is this kind of cross-fertilization that enables Holst Centre to tune its scientific strategy to industrial needs.
Holst Centre was set up in 2005 by imec (Flanders, Belgium) and TNO (The Netherlands) with support from the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Government of Flanders. It is named after Gilles Holst, a Dutch pioneer in Research and Development and first director of Philips Research.
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Get ready for a battle that will span an entire night! The last of the mega-cylons along with the surviving rebels from Ice Planet Zero prepare to face off in a final battle for more than international funk-tastik fame.. but for their very survival. Be ready to bare witness to a battle like no other - where, if any losing occurs, it certainly won't be you.
Our battlestars, in order of appearance…
MR.B vs THOM BANKS
MR. B :: DeepDown | Victoria
Known for his uncompromising blend of jazz and funk infused house and breaks, Mr B consistently delivers a smooth selection of organic beats with a chilled vibe. His sets are focused on bringing people together in positive ways through music. A decade of experience that has included weekly residencies in Calgary and Victoria, and appearances at both Shambhala and Soundwave have helped carve out a unique sound that is certainly west coast yet distinctly his own. You can catch him every Saturday with Natron at Victoria's Whitebird Lounge for their night "Common Ground" or on the web at http://soundcloud.com/mr-bizzle.
THOM BANKS :: ESP, Renegade Sound, Big Head Knights | Victoria
liquidfunk.ca/thombanks | myspace.com/thombanks
Thom Banks has been a staple in the Garden City house and techno scene since 1998. He has earned himself many residencies over the years and has played at some of the best festivals, club nights and parties Victoria and Vancouver has to offer, including numerous Lotus Long Weekends @ the Lotus Sound Lounge in Vancouver, VEMF - Victoria's annual electronic music festival, and of course, Soundwave, west coast Canada's fabled 3-day electronic music festival. His tight mixing, unparalleled track selection and keen ability to keep the dancefloor locked down has allowed him to travel all over North America and Asia. Thom has played alongside names such as Mark Farina, Lawnchair Generals, Gene Farris, John Howard, and Dirt Crew, just to name a few.
LYSSA vs SKYLO ::.
LYSSA :: FlyDJs, Stereoshift | Victoria
Alissa has been a key figure in the success of FlyDJs from its start in October 2005. She was the first FlyDJs "DJ Basix" registered student. Determined to perfect her DJing craft, her learning curve was smooth & fast. Her first appearance as DJ "Lyssa" took place in December 2005. Since then, she has appeared at the Interior's biggest & most popular events like Solaris Music Festival, Bounce 2, Hidden 2, Grasslands, Habitat, Shine Lounge, & many others. Depending on what mood we catch her in, hot summer daze calls for deep sexy Chicago House with its lush driving basslines and on colder nights, expect that drrrrrrty tech-y noize! She made Victoria her home in spring 2007 & never misses a chance to bust out on the dance floor as she surrounds herself with her favorites: music & dancing."
SKYLO :: Victoria
Skylo started her dj career on the other side of the decks. A love of dancing and affair with house music became her inspiration to get behind the decks and play the down-home funk house that originally made her fall in love at first beat. Go to one of her shows and you're guaranteed ass-shaking, original house tracks you won't hear anywhere else on the West Coast. Always funky & sexy, sometimes dirty … mixing Chicago House, Swing House and tech … Skylo's still always dancing, but now behind the decks!
NEON STEVE vs GENERIC ::.
NEON STEVE :: Bombstrikes (UK), and Punchout! Recordings | Nanaimo
Neon Steve (a.k.a. Steve Robertson) has been a bright change in the Vancouver Island music scene as of late. His Flashy Clothes, and Funky Style sets him apart from all the stereotypes. The 20 year old DJ/Producer quickly worked his way into the scene, and as of late has found himself playing alongside some of the biggest names in Electronic music. (Boy 8 Bit, Freq Nasty, Fort Knox 5, Will Bailey,The Freestylers, Mat the Alien, and ED209 to name a few) Not bad for a kid who has only been at it for just over 2 years… Oh ya, and one more thing… He's almost all Vinyl! with the exception of the Odd Digital bootleg and his own productions. Playing everything and anything from 60bpm to 180bpm Neon Steve has got what it takes to make a dancefloor boogie. Did I mention he won the 2010 Hush DJ Competition?? Prepare yourself to get blasted.
GENERIC :: Pacific Dubstep | Victoria
Generic aka Cole Magnusson, is 23 years young and is based in Victoria, B.C. Coles been mixing and scratching for 8 years now, he spins a variety of breaks, dnb, dub-step, and tech-funk, as well as produces his own. Oh yeah, and he won the Hush breakbeat DJ competition last year, played mainstage VEMF, and pretty much slays every dancing audience he finds himself in front of. Get ready to get down.
BRIDEN vs SHELLB ::.
BRIDEN :: Stereoshift | Vancouver
stereoshift.org | briden.org
Briden has been on the decks for about 10 years now, playing clubs, raves, underground venues, and outdoor events. Over the last 7 years, he's fostered the Stereoshift Collective and collaborated to produce a host of exciting events, bringing the best of BCs talent to the decks. The last 2 years on Vancouver island have seen Briden play over 50 shows and take crowds by storm to become a local underground favorite.
SHELLB :: Stereoshift | Vancouver
ShellB presides over the decks like a princess over her court of beloved minions, tossing heavy beats down on the ones and twos. As a longtime DJ of Stereoshift Entertainment, she's known to play breaks, electro, funk, tech house, progressive and many other styles - melded beautifully together and looking hot doing it! Everyone knows that good things come in small packages and ShellB is no exception, though her beats are much bigger than her feets! You can be sure when she puts her feminine touch on the west coast sound of dirty bass you'll be disinclined to leave the dance floor anytime soon.
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9-11 MrB vs Thom Banks
11-1 Lyssa vs Skylo
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Ron Howard's uber ambitious movie trilogy and TV series based on the Stephen King "Dark Tower" series may have hit a slight bump on the road towards realization. And as you may have guessed, it has everything to do with the budget.
Variety reports that Universal is trying "to decide whether to put the project into turnaround, whereby producer Imagine Entertainment could shop it to another studio, either to partner with Universal or take over entirely."
As of right now, the studio is still committed to making the series — maybe. Everything is apparently still moving as planned, but the studio brass is expected to meet up in the "coming days" to make a final decision one way or another.
The original plan was for Ron Howard to direct at least the first movie (in a trilogy), with Javier Bardem starring as the mysterious gunfighter, Roland Deschain. The first movie would be "bridged by a pair of TV series" with the next two.
I have no idea how that would work, unless they're talking about making one movie, then continue on with a TV series, end the series, make the second movie, then make another TV series, end that series, then finish the whole shebang off with a third movie. I suppose that could work, though it might get a tad confusing at times. What happens if you DON'T watch the TV shows?


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Finally, the results are in for 2010, and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game says halibut anglers -- both guided and unguided -- under-harvested once again.
They were projected to catch slightly more than 7.6 million pounds of halibut statewide in 2010, but actually caught slightly less than 6.3 million pounds, according to Fish and Game, which put the actual harvest 17 percent below the expected.
The biggest drops came in harvests by unguided anglers. They were projected to catch about 2.1 million pounds of halibut in the north Gulf of Alaska area 3A -- primarily around Homer, Seward and Valdez -- but caught only 1.6 million pounds, about 31 percent less. Results in Southeast, area 2C, were similar. Unguided anglers projected to catch 2.1 million pounds in area 2C caught only about 900,000 pounds.
Charter angler catches in both areas were about 10 percent behind projections with the 2C catch at 1.1 million pounds and the 3A catch at 2.7 million pounds. The commercial catch off Alaska in 2010 was about 40 million pounds. And it is calculated another 10.5 million pounds of halibut -- more than twice the charter sport catch for the year -- were caught in commercial fisheries and dumped back into the ocean dead.
The state's analysis of the 2010 sport catch comes at a time of chaos in the halibut fisheries. The Fisheries Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) earlier this year eliminated about 30 percent of the working Alaska charter halibut fleet with a limited-entry scheme. Before the consequences of that restriction were even known, NOAA bowed to the requests the commercial-fisheries run North Pacific Fisheries Management Council (NPFMC) and proposed a "catch share plan'' to force halibut charter business to share the pain of declining halibut numbers.
The International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC), a treaty organization that oversees management of Pacific Ocean halibut for the U.S. and Canadian governments, says the biomass in the ocean has been declining because the fish don't grow nearly as fast as they once did. "For the past 15 years or so,'' the commission says, "halibut growth rates have been depressed to levels that haven't been seen since the 1920s....Sometime aorund 1980, growth rates started to drop, and now Alaska halibut of a a given age and sex are about the same size as they were in the 1920s. For example, in the northern Gulf of Alaska, an 11-year-old female halibut weighed about 20 pounds in the 1920s, nearly 50 pounds in the 1970s, and now again about 20 pounds.''
Because of the declining size of the fish, the commission has ordered catch cutbacks to protect vital spawners. Female halibut don't usually start spawning until they are 10 or 12 years old. Why the fish are growing so slowly remains a mystery, although the commission says the issue "may be tied to increased abundance of other species, such as arrowtooth flounder, and availability of food supply.''
Arrowtooth flounder -- large, toothy flatfish that look similar to halibut -- now constitute the largest biomass of fish in the Gulf of Alaska, the prime nursery area for Pacific halibut. Arrowtooth are all but inedible to humans. Their flesh breaks down to mush when cooked. Because of the limited marketability of arrowtooth, commercial fisheries in the Gulf have focused on other fishes like halibut and Pacific ocean perch. These fish, and even Alaska salmon, all compete for the same food. Some fisheries biologists believe that commercial harvests have come to benefit arrowtooth, albeit indirectly, helping boost the flounder population.
How that problem might be fixed is unknown. Arrowtooth are not easily targeted. They usually mix with halibut, and the big trawlers of the Gulf -- the boats that engage in what has been called industrial fishing -- are already catching a lot of small halibut nobody wants caught. Those fish are called "by-catch,'' and the trawlers are banned from keeping them. They are required to dump bycatch back in the ocean, but much of what they dump back is dead. And sometimes they dump a lot.
Halibut by-catch, the growth of arrowtooth flounder stocks and, for that matter, the growth problems with halibut themselves played out largely unnoticed off the Alaska coast until the North Pacific Council told NOAA to limit Alaska halibut charter operators who help anglers catch a small share -- under 8 percent in 2010 -- of the entire halibut harvest. The halibut charter operators, a lot of whom run mom-and-pop businesses, had no power within the federal bureaucracy, so they fought back in the only way they could. They went public with accusations the government was trying to force them out of business.
There was enough truth to the accusation that NOAA decided it might be a good idea if someone at least did an economic study of the impact of proposed halibut restrictions. The agency then sent the so-called catch share plan back to the North Pacific Fisheries Management Service for further study. Now comes the state report indicating that sport halibut harvests, which peaked in 2007, continue to fall.
The 2007 charter catch in Area 3A -- the north Gulf of Alaska, Prince William Sound and Cook Inlet -- was 4 million pounds. Area 3A is where the charters from Homer, Seward, Kodiak, Ninilchik, Valdez, and other Alaska tourist destinations near Anchorage fish. The 2007 catch of by charter anglers marked the first time they had significantly topped the 3.65 million ton "guideline harvest level" the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council imposed in 2003. Guided anglers were back under the cap the next year with a catch of less than 3.4 million pounds, and way under it by 2009 with a catch of slightly more than 2.7 pounds. The 2010 catch was lower still.
What happened this summer, with a lot of charters out of business by federal order, won't be known until next year. But the trend lines in the state study indicate a continuing drop.
What the data means to the halibut charter debate is equally unclear. The North Pacific Council is back to the drawing board. At the same time, the International Pacific Halibut Commission warnd that if the U.S. government is going to crack down on sport harvests it needs to deal with the both guided and unguided angler harvest, and NOAA is cautioning that any plan for the charter halibut fishery needs to be devised so that it won't wreak economic havoc.
There are indications in the data that the decline in the halibut charter catch began to level off in 2010, perhaps because tourism seemed to rebound after years of decline due to a sinking national economy.
Those same charter operations says business was generally stable this year, although no one is reporting any major uptick. Rising fuel costs have kept the charter costs high, and the one thing charter operators seem to agree on is this: Higher costs mean fewer fishermen.
This was the reason most said they feared NOAA's catch-share-plan, which was expected to impose a one-fish limit next year. Charter operators said they couldn't imagine many people paying $200 or more to catch one halibut, especially when the size of the average fish caught has been steadily going down.
The average charter caught halibut weighed 22.3 pounds in 1997 and was down to only 20.7 in 2003. The average fish size is now down to 15.2 pounds. But that's a whopper compared to what's being caught in the non-guided fishery. Average size there is now under 13 pounds.
Contact Craig Medred at craig(at)alaskadispatch.com.


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UK reveals footage of 'top secret' drone
Footage of Britain's new unmanned drone in flight were revealed on Wednesday.
The Taranis uses the latest stealth technology and is capable of launching precision air strikes in hostile territory.
Flying invisible to radar, the Taranis can be operated via satellite link from anywhere the world.
The BBC's defence correspondent Jonathan Beale reports.
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Best upset
Before last NFL season, no team had ever lost to the Bucs and then went on to win a Super Bowl. That changed when the Saints lost to the Bucs on Dec. 27 then got their act together to win the Lombardi Trophy. What made the upset so fun was Saints owner Tom Benson started to celebrate when he thought the Saints had kicked a winning, last-second field goal. Turns out, Garrett Hartley shanked the 37-yarder then the Bucs won in overtime 20-17 on Connor Barth's 47-yarder. The look on Benson's face when he realized the Saints' last kick was no good made this upset priceless.
Best game
When USF started its football program way back in 1997, USF alumni and fans dreamed of the day it could knock off one of the big boys, such as Florida or Florida State. The Bulls soon would go on to win big games and even found themselves ranked No. 2 in the country for a week in 2007. But in September, it could be argued, the proudest moment in school history occurred when USF beat the No. 25 FSU Seminoles 17-7. Turns out FSU wasn't really that good, but no matter; USF showed it could play with the state's big boys.
Best NFL player
Yikes, not a whole lot to choose from when you have a 3-13 team. There's cornerback Aqib Talib, who is going to be an All-Pro someday, but we're still annoyed with him over that incident with the cab driver. You can never go wrong putting Barrett Ruud on a list. But our 2-C goes to tight end Kellen Winslow, above. He didn't get off to the best start as he missed offseason workouts because it took him like three months to, uh, "move" here. We weren't holding out much hope after that, but then he turned in the best season ever for a Bucs tight end with 77 catches and 884 yards. Those numbers were even more impressive when you realize other teams knew he was the Bucs' best (and sometimes only) offensive weapon.
Best NHL player
Don't discount what the Lightning's Steven Stamkos, above, did last year by scoring 51 goals. Only 20 years old, Stamkos is the third-youngest player to record 50 goals in an NHL season behind Jimmy Carson and another guy you might have heard of — Wayne Gretzky.
Best breakthrough athlete
We pick Steven Stamkos, if for no other reason than we can remind everyone again how Barry Melrose, who coached the Lightning for like eight seconds, said Stamkos was not ready for the NHL. With brilliant evaluations like that, Melrose is back on television with nothing to do with Stamkos except talk about his 51-goal season.
Best MLB player
True, we did choose David Price as our best male athlete, but we can't ignore Evan Longoria, above. What's amazing is the Rays told everyone when they drafted Longoria in 2006 that he would be a future superstar. Of course, every team says that about its high draft picks. But it has taken only four years for Longoria to establish himself as a mega star. He already has three All-Star selections and is well on his way to being the best player to ever wear a Rays (or for that matter, Devil Rays) uniform.
ESPN held its ESPY Awards last week, and Tampa Bay was shut out of the honors. Of course we were. Our football team is rebuilding. Our hockey team was a borderline joke for the past few years, and our baseball team still is trying to recapture the magic of the 2008 World Series. So if you can't join 'em, you beat 'em. We'll just take our ball, go home and start our own game. Two Cents has decided to have a local version of the ESPYs. We'll call it the 2-Cs, using some of the same categories as the ESPYs. We couldn't get Seth Meyers to host our event, so Two Cents editor Tom Jones will hand out awards. The envelopes please …
Best male athlete
Actually, Steven Stamkos was nominated for the ESPYs' best NHL player, and the Rays' Evan Longoria is already among the most popular major-league players. But geez, Longoria gets all the attention, doesn't he? The 2-Cs want to go a bit off the board, and we found a deserving guy, anyway. The Rays' big lefty, David Price, above, is just in his second season and was the American League starting pitcher in the All-Star Game. Then he went and busted 100 mph on the radar gun. The 2-C goes to David Price.
Best female athlete
It's hard enough to win a state title in any event, what with the pressure and all. But to win a state title and set a state record in the process? That's clutch, baby.
Countryside swimmer Melanie Margalis won two individual state titles, including the 200 individual medley for the third straight year with a time of 1 minute, 57.07 seconds. That just happened to break a state record that had been in place since 1994.
Best play
We would love to pick James Wilder Jr.'s long TD run for Plant in the state championship game, but not many of us saw it live or on television. So our pick is a play that made the rounds on SportsCenter: Steven Stamkos' spectacular goal in a game Nov. 19 against Anaheim. Stamkos took a shot as he was falling to the ice, but Ducks goalie Jonas Hiller made a save. The puck popped into the air and Stamkos, from his back, swatted it past Hiller. Stamkos called the shot "luck." We call it our "best play."
Best comeback
We continue to be amazed by the Bucs' Cadillac Williams. When he obliterated his right knee in October 2007, we would not have been surprised if he never played football again. When he returned and then blew up his left knee in 2008, we would not have blamed him if he quit for good. So what happened? He returned last season to rush for 823 yards on 211 carries and four touchdowns. He also caught 28 passes for 217 yards and three touchdowns.
High school athlete of the year
Plant High's James Wilder Jr. was considered the best football junior last year. Not just around here. We're talking in the entire country. That's what Rivals.com, which knows about these things, wrote. Wilder was named USA Today all-USA second team. What's scary is the kid still has another year of high school left. Rivals.com has him as the third-best high school player in the country.
Best championship performance
You've heard of James Wilder — star running back for the Bucs back in the 1980s. Now meet someone who is going to be better — Wilder's son, James Jr. The junior Wilder put on a stunning display in Plant's 5A state championship victory against Bradenton Manatee. Check it out: 20 carries, 137 yards, four tackles, two sacks, a pass breakup and a dazzling 41-yard touchdown that some call the greatest run in Hillsborough County football history.
Best team
None of the local pro teams has even reached a playoff game over the past year, let alone won a championship. No problem. We didn't have to look far to find a championship team. Just head over to South Dale Mabry in Tampa to find a powerhouse. The Plant High football team won its third state title in four years by holding off Bradenton Manatee 21-14 in a thrilling 5A state championship game in December.
Best coach/manager
We're taking the Rays' Joe Maddon, doggone it! Why? Because it seems no one else out there likes him. Fans gripe about him. Talk show hosts run him down. They complain about his lineups and strategy and how he plays this guy or doesn't bench that guy. Know what no one complains about? The Rays' record. Heading into the All-Star break, the Rays were 20 games over .500 and hanging with the best team in baseball (the ultra-rich Yankees). So we can easily defend our pick with one word: scoreboard.


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The export turnover of Vietnam's agro-forestry and fisheries products in the first four months of the year is estimated at 8 billion USD, said the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
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