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Cudahy ( or ) is a city located in southeastern Los Angeles County, California. In terms of area, Cudahy is the second smallest city in Los Angeles County, after Hawaiian Gardens, but with one of the highest population densities of any incorporated city in the United States. It is part of the Gateway Cities region. Cudahy is populated predominantly by Latino immigrants and has a population of 23,805 as of the 2010 U.S. Census
Cudahy is named for its founder, meat-packing baron Michael Cudahy, who purchased the original of Rancho San Antonio in 1908 to resell as lots. These "Cudahy lots" were notable for their dimensions—in most cases, in width and in depth, a length equivalent to a city block or more in most American towns. Such parcels, often referred to as "railroad lots", were intended to allow the new town's residents to keep a large vegetable garden, a grove of fruit trees (usually citrus), and a chicken coop or horse stable. This arrangement, popular in the towns along the lower Los Angeles and San Gabriel rivers, proved particularly attractive to the Southerners and Midwesterners who were leaving their struggling farms in droves in the 1910s and 1920s to start new lives in Southern California. Sam Quinones of the Los Angeles Times said that the large, narrow parcels of land gave Cudahy Acres a "rural feel in an increasingly urban swath."[1] As late as the 1950s, some Cudahy residents were still riding into the city's downtown areas on horseback. After World War II the city was a White American blue collar town with steel and automobile plants in the area.[1]
By the late 1970s, the factories closed down and the white American residents of Cudahy left for jobs and housing in the San Gabriel and San Fernando Valleys. Stucco apartment complexes were built on former tracts of land. The population density increased; in 2007 the city was the second-densest in California, after Maywood.
The city was subjected to a major political corruption incident when the former mayor and the one-time city manager were indicted on bribery and extortion charges for supporting the opening of a medical marijuana dispensary. As a result of these charges, on July 12, 2012, ex-mayor David Silva, councilman Osvaldo Conde, and former City Manager Angel Perales, 43, each pled guilty to one count of bribery and extortion; according to plea agreements they each face up to 30 years in prison.
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person's (TN) death certificate:
Place of Death: County: Robertson, Civil Dist.: 8, Reg. Dist.: 751
Village or City: Cedar Hill, Tenn., Reg. No.: 16
Full Name: Miss Dora E. BOWERS
Sex: Female Race: White Marital Status: Single
Date of Birth: 02/01/1873
Age: 44 yrs 5 mos. 25 ds.
Occupation: (blank)
Birthplace: Tennessee
Name of Father: B. T. BOWERS
Birthplace of Father: Tennessee
Maiden Name of Mother: Mary L. BELL
Birthplace of Mother: Tennessee
Informant: Ed BOWERS Address: Cedar Hill, Tenn.
Filed: 07/27/1917 Mrs. Addie Ruffin, Registrar
Date of Death: 07/26/1917
The physician attended her from 01/01/191_ to 06/30/1917
and last saw her alive on 07/24/1917
Death occurred on date above at 3 pm
Cause of Death: Pulmonary Tuberculosis Duration: 7 mos.
Signed: J. S. Hawkins, M. D. Date: 07/27/1917 Address: Cedar Hill, Tn
Place of Burial: Adams, Tenn. Date of Burial: 07/27/1917
Undertaker: Henry & Bell Address: (blank)

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Although we're yet to see any official sales figures for the Nintendo 3DS in either Europe or the US, analysts are already predicting great things.
"The 3DS launch in North America and Europe produced sales that Nintendo should be proud of," EEDAR's Jesse Divnich told Industry Gamers. "Given the awareness and hype over the 3DS, I'd expect week one 3DS sales to surpass week one DS sales from 2004."
DFC Intelligence's David Cole was equally as enthusiastic.
"It is always interesting to watch supply and demand around launch," he added. "Nintendo said last week that they had record pre-orders BUT they expected plenty of stock and no shortages at stores.
"I think it was really down to just having a full supply where past systems there has always been trouble getting manufacturing up in time for a launch. We think it will be a very successful system.
"Nintendo forecast shipping 4m units of the 3DS through March 31st. That is just a huge amount of hardware. It would be an absolute mind blowing record if they sold out of all of them in such a short time. By contrast the Wii shipped 3m worldwide in its launch period).
"In other words, we could see Nintendo announcing some records soon when figures are tallied."


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Halloween from a Pet's Perspective with Vet Stephen Cahalan
Wednesday, 22 October 2008
Halloween can be a very scary time for pets, especially dogs and cats. The unfamiliar noises, sights, and constant streams of trick or treaters ringing the doorbell means that pets can become very distressed. With so many risks involved, Halloween can be a minefield for pet owners. Our vet Stephen Cahalan is here to talk us through the dangers of Halloween from a pets perspective, and give us some tips on how to make Halloween a stress free experience for pets and owners alike.
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Stephen, originally from county Tipperary qualified from UCD in 2005. Stephen worked in a mixed practice in Drogheda for a year where he developed a keen interest in small animal internal medicine. In 2006, he worked at the University of Sydney, for six months, where he was exposed to the treatment of an array of exotic pets. He has fostered this interest and with Jim Walsh is the practices exotic pet vet. Stephen joined Ark Vetcare in May 2007 and currently lives in Stillorgan with his boxer dog Millie.
Pet Scare #1: Trick or Treaters
Dogs and cats tend to be afraid of unusual things, including children dressed up in Halloween costumes! Masks and costumes can be very frightening and disorientating for pets. When trick or treaters are calling to the door a dog may become agitated and distressed or may bark constantly, as they see strangers approaching their territory.
Tip: Keep your pet in a room away from the front of the house for the night. Distract him with interactive toys, and reward him with praise, treats and toys when he does not react to the doorbell
Pet Scare # 2: Fireworks
Most dogs are terrified by fireworks and other loud noises, and so Halloween can be very stressful for them. If you are outside, the dog may bolt when he is frightened by a very loud noise. Inside many dogs howl and bark, or some cower in a corner quivering with fear.
Tip: Do not comfort your dog, not matter how difficult it may be. By comforting them you are merely reinforcing their fearfulness. Act as though everything is normal, and encourage him to play with toys, or play a game with him. If possible, take him for a walk earlier than usual at a time when there are likely to be less fireworks.
Pet Scare # 3: Halloween Decorations
Many of us like to get into the spirit of Halloween and decorate our homes. However things like electrical toys, battery operated toys, pumpkins and candles can make your home a minefield for curious pets who think they are new toys!
Tip: Hang any decorations high, keep electrical cords out of reach, never leave candles unattended, and never leave batteries lying around, as they are toxic.
Pet Scare # 4: Chocolate and other treats
Chocolate can be toxic for dogs and cats. It can make them vey sick and in extreme cases can be fatal. The colourful wrappers can be tempting for curious pets.
Tip: Keep chocolate out of pets reach, rather than by the front door. Also supervise pets when trick or treaters or other children call as they may want to give the pet a treat. If you suspect a pet has eaten chocolate and it becomes sick, bring it to your vet immediately.
Pet Scare # 5: Pet Costumes
While you may think it looks cute, wearing a Halloween costume can be an uncomfortable experience for pets. If they become spooked by fireworks or loud noises they may bolt, and the costume could become entangled and the pet could suffer serious injuries.
Tip: Don't dress your pet in a costume! Or if you have bought a costume and really want your pet to wear it, dress them up, take a photo, and then take the costume off straight afterwards.
Pet Scare # 6: Mischief Makers
Unfortunately there are malicious people out there who injure or kill animals at Halloween. This is a very dangerous time for animals.
Tip: If you can, keep pets indoors at all times. If a pet is outside keep them in a confined area and supervise at all times. If you are walking your dog make sure to keep him on a leash.


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Senator Fuschillo Presents New York State Senate Liberty Medal to Hero Firefighter From Lindenhurst
Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) today presented the New York State Senate Liberty Medal to Lindenhurst resident Vincent Sottile, who heroically pulled a woman from a burning car on Interstate 95. Mr. Sottile has served as a volunteer in the Lindenhurst Fire Department for the last 20 years.
"Bravery, selflessness, and good training helped Mr. Sottile save a life and avert a tragedy. Like all firefighters, he was ready to answer the call and willing to put himself in harm's way to protect someone else. He is a true hero who the entire community should be proud of, and I am pleased to recognize his selfless actions," said Senator Fuschillo.
Mr. Sottile, who is also an FDNY firefighter, was driving home from Connecticut with his wife along I-95 in December when he spotted two men trying to pull a woman out of a burning car. He pulled over, threw on his turnout coat and gloves, and ran across the median to help. Since he fortunately had his protective gear, he was able to get his hands into the burning car and pull the woman, who was unconscious and pinned under the steering wheel, to safety. He then helped check the woman for injuries, put up flares to block traffic on the highway, and even helped local fire departments extinguish the blaze.
Created in 2000, the New York State Senate Liberty Medal is one of the highest civilian honors that a New Yorker can receive. Similar to the national Congressional Gold Medal, the award is given to individuals who have merited special commendation for exceptional, heroic, or humanitarian acts and achievements on behalf of their fellow New Yorkers.
Senator Fuschillo (right) is pictured as he presents the New York State Senate Liberty Medal to Vincent Sottile (second right). They are joined by Mr. Sottile's wife, Joanne (right center) and his sisters, Marion Gigante (left), Carol Gilroy (second left), and Janice Castaldy (left center).


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The third-annual Bands Against Cancer takes the stage noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 9 at Town Square Park (10802 Town Square Dr. NE, Blaine).
Organizers of the event aim to entertain while raising money for the Minnesota Angel Foundation, an organization committed to helping families struggling with cancer diagnoses.
Bands Against Cancer features performances and entertainment throughout the day, face painting and faux tattoos for the kids and cancer awareness and information booths provided by the Angel Foundation.
Funds raised at the event will provide emergency financial assistance, education and support for local families when cancer strikes, said Chris Nguyen, 2013 graduate of Spring Lake Park High School who initiated the event three years ago.
Featured performing groups for the 2014 Bands Against Cancer include local musicians and YouTube artists, Mother Earth, Isabell Thao & Amanda Yang, Pong Yang, and Shee-Rah among them.
Nguyen touts "rock, pop, alternative, and cores of familiar songs" on the docket.
"The start of this event came from the passing of my father, which laid the foundation of our inspiration to aspire to help others in need," said Nguyen, who spearheaded the fundraiser along with fellow organizer Huda Khatoon, also a 2013 Spring Lake Park High School graduate. Nguyen's friends also helped organize.
Bands Against Cancer is presented by NguyenDustries, an events promotion entity started by Nguyen.
Tickets for the outdoor event ($7 each) are available onsite the day of the event. People are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating comfort.
To learn more about the event, visit facebook.com/bandsagainstcancer.
For more information on the Minnesota Angel Foundation, visit mn.angel.org.
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Huge Tree Pastry Featured on the Cooking Channel: Breakfast of Champions
Shao Bing at Huge Tree Pastry
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An early-morning breakfast at Huge Tree Pastry, filled with steaming bowls of soymilk and oversized fried crullers, is about as quintessential as it gets for Monterey Park's Chinese community -- kind of like a San Gabriel Valley version of the plate of ham and eggs at Nick's Cafe downtown.
The Liu family has been serving Taiwanese (or Shanghainese, if your a stickler for provenance) breakfast since the early 80's -- previously as Yi Mei Deli, which suffered a fire in 2007 -- and now at the newish Huge Tree Pastry on Atlantic, a space which is still quite small but remains far larger than the cramped take-out space that was Yi Mei.
It's not surprising then Huge Tree's rise to prominence has earned itself a cameo on the newest episode of Cooking Channel's Easy Chinese airing this
Sunday Saturday, June 30, which focuses on the "Little Taiwan" section of the Los Angeles. Host Ching-He Huang stopped by to sample gua bao (pillowy buns stuffed with pork belly) and fan tuan (Chinese doughnuts, shredded pork, egg, and mustard greens wrapped in sticky rice), delicate scallion pancakes, and an impeccable warm beverage made from sweet roasted rice and crushed peanuts -- a bit like the thickened Mexican drink champurrado, if the taste of chocolate was swapped for aromatic peanut butter.
But even if you don't get the Cooking Channel, you're probably better off making the trek to Huge Tree yourself (traffic on the 10-east is rather light most mornings). Lillian Liu, the daughter of the original owners, proves an affable guide to non-Chinese patrons and TV hosts alike, acquainting them with the majesty of flaky shao bing rolls or crispy turnip cakes. We, for one, can't imagine a better way to start the day.
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Last week, 9-year-old Christina Taylor Green was shot dead along with five other innocent people while waiting to meet their representative in the U. S. Congress. The grade-schooler was born on Sept. 11, 2001, a day of great tragedy for our country. The day of Christina's birth was also a day of unity for our country, as we were all instantly united as Americans. We were focused on helping the survivors, praying for the victims and bringing justice to those responsible.
What happened to that unity?
The assassination attempt on U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is a continuation of events that illustrates what is wrong with our society. By all accounts this horrific attack was perpetrated by an unstable individual obsessed with his dislike for Rep. Giffords. Tragically, the events of Jan. 8 are transforming into a day representing great division for our country when we should be coming together as a nation.
We have become a culture that demands instant gratification and is intolerant of differing opinions. The self-proclaimed conservative right and liberal left are fixated on blaming each other for our collective faults. We are now witnessing special interests attempting to use these horrible events to advance their causes. They should be ashamed. In today's 24-hour media cycle we witness commentators using these circumstances as the latest example of why they possess the only logical solutions to the world's problems.
I believe these radio and television personalities are more concerned about profit than solving problems. The more division they create the more money they make. Why do we allow these self-ordained prophets to dictate our thoughts and actions? Are the talking heads responsible for the Tucson shootings? Of course not, but do they add to the fervor and argumentative nature of our society? I most certainly believe so.
You could debate that the foundation of this discord can be traced back to our founding fathers. For all their brilliance in forming our democracy, they made a strategic error. In 1796, James Adams and Thomas Jefferson participated in the creation of what today is know as the two-party system. Their differences caused years of strife between once close allies. They only settled their division after they were no longer distracted by the arguments of the day. Later in life they re-established their endearing admiration and died within hours of each other on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence that Jefferson penned and both had signed.
From these early days of our fragile union we have metastasized into an "us against them" and "I'm right, you're wrong" predisposition.
Our country used to focus on the advancement of our common good, economic survival and defeat of our enemies. Over the last four decades our culture has digressed. We have witnessed the discord surrounding the Vietnam War, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and attempted assassinations of Presidents Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan. Are we going to allow this malice toward one another to fester until we find ourselves in the middle of another modern day civil war? I pray not.
My hope is we review the lessons that the greatest generation taught us. That fame and recognition are not important. Doing what is right and necessary is important. When these brave men and women came back after World War II they built America into the superpower it is today. By tearing down one another through deeds or actions, each of us is taking part in an unconscious but deliberate destruction of our country.
We should heed the words of Thomas Jefferson, "Though the will of the majority in all cases is to prevail, that will to be rightful must be reasonable."
If we can be reasonable with each other as Jefferson suggests then maybe we can avoid the next tragedy.
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Questions About Pulmonary Fibrosis
Would the dlco test being low, be something significant? I have had pulse ox, chest xray, echo, cardiac MRI all normal. This is the first test that has come back positive. I have had sob a cough that feels like it is coming from gerd. The pulmonologist told me "I really don`t think it`s pulmonary fibrosis or an other interstitial lung disease." he also said that with my negative echo, cardiac MRI, he does not believe it is pulmonary hypertension. He said it`s anxiety! Can anxiety cause a decreased DLCO test? I am in my mid twenties. I had a ct scan 4 years ago, does pulmonary fibrosis come this fast? Thanks
When the rest of the pulmonary function tests are normal, a low diffusing capacity can be a sign of interstitial lung disease or pulmonary hypertension. However, there are other conditions that can cause the diffusing capacity to be low as well, and these need to be excluded first.
Anemia will cause the diffusing capacity to be low. Taking a small breath during the diffusing capacity maneuver will also make the diffusing capacity to appear low - this can be adjusted for by looking at the "DLCO/VA" which means the diffusing capacity divided by the total lung volume. Anxiety does not cause a low diffusing capacity unless the anxiety results in an inadequate breath during the diffusing capacity test.
Pulmonary fibrosis can develop over a 4 year period, but it is very rare in persons in their mid-20's.
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|Rebecca Gearhart has a collection of images from 20 years of her studies in Africa, which she uses in teaching visual anthropology.
|Your hometown?
|Anoka, Minnesota (also Garrison Keillor's hometown, aka "Lake Wobegone")
|Alma mater?
|Mount Holyoke College, University of Florida (Gainesville)
|Your teaching?
|As an anthropologist, I believe it is imperative to provide opportunities for my students to interact directly with members of different societies by inviting cultural experts into the classroom, by organizing field trips that offer students cross-cultural immersion experiences, and by challenging them to conduct ethnographic fieldwork that includes integrating themselves into a society or sub-culture in which they have no prior experience.
|Wesleyan students?
|Wesleyan students are more and more adventurous in terms of their openness to interacting with people of diverse backgrounds and moving outside of their comfort zones. This makes my teaching more exciting and creates a wonderful learning environment.
|Biggest thrill?
|The time I spend living and working among the peoples of the East African coast is always a big thrill for me. I always look forward to the adventures I have there.
|For fun?
|I enjoy riding my bike on the trail (as fast as I can go).
After falling in love with the colorful, hand-painted "kazuri" beads made by Kenyan women, I've become a "beader."
Also, Capoeira (Afro-Brazilian martial art) is offered on campus and it's so cool/fun!
|For sanity?
|The best?
|My husband, Munib
|Favorite band or artist?
|If I had to pick one musician to listen to the rest of my life, it would be Ali Farka Toure (may he rest in peace).
|Favorite authors?
Buchi Emecheta, Ngugi wa Thiong'o, Doris Lessing, Toni Morrison, Tom Robbins, Barbara Kingsolver, John Irving.
|Favorite movie?
|The Big Chill (still)
Rebecca Gearhart is president of Wesleyan's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa and a member of Phi Kappa Phi national honor society. She also serves on the board of Seven Circles Heritage Foundation, which promotes Native American culture.


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Harvesting Our Past
Blog type: Family
I am going to periodically write about things that interest me in my genealogical research could be pictures that I need help with naming, people that are special to me, or just a recent brick wall I overcame. I hope it interest and helps all.
Sand In My Shoes: A Cape Cod Genealogist
Blog type: Family, Massachusetts, New England
This is a genealogy blog, its focus – my efforts to research my family genealogy and history. I have a good start on ancestry.com, thanks to the research done in years past – before the internet – by my mother Nancy Thacher Reid and my brother David. I have plugged much of their data into my ancestry tree and have continued to add from there.
It is my belief that every family, indeed every person, has a fascinating story to tell. No single life is un-interesting if you learn of its details, and no family story is boring. Because we are all part of the human family, our stories intertwine and this is what makes genealogy so much fun.
My own family history is much like many others. It is filled with early immigrants to Plymouth Colony; pioneers, farmers, sea captains, ministers and tradesmen, women who toiled and bore children and lived and died alongside their husbands and little ones who died young or who grew up and married to add another branch to the growing tree.
I do believe that it is a good thing to be proud of your ancestors, but this should not mean taking credit for their courage or accomplishments or stature. Family pride should mean an honoring of who has come before, no matter their circumstances or station in life, for who they were and the struggles they faced to bring life to the next generations.
Most of my own family story begins in England, Scotland and Ireland, and continues in New England, primarily on Cape Cod, but also Nova Scotia and New York State. You are welcome to these pages, as they are meant to help others who may be researching the same lines, and I would love to hear from my readers via email at: email@example.com.
Springhill History Blog
Blog type: Geographic, UK genealogy
The site as a whole aims to record the people and places associated with Springhill over the years. This includes the use of genealogy resources and skills, amongst others, to find out more about and better to understand life in the area over time. There is a separate blog, on a different URL within the site, concerning the natural history of the area and the two themes are kept separate. As for the blog itself, the sidebar states: This blog is for material which doesn't easily fit elsewhere – interesting snippits, occasional photographs, research methods or tips. Material here may make its way onto the main site in due course.
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LOS ANGELES, March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- If you live in California, then you probably already know that some areas are beyond your budget – like the luxurious beachfront properties in Orange County or the swanky neighborhoods up in Silicon Valley. But has California's entire housing market outpaced "regular" people? Is it simply too expensive to come in and buy a home in the Golden State these days?
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rs, the median price of a single-family home here is $353,190. If you were to go out today and get a 30-year fixed rate mortgage (that's the most popular loan option) and put down 20% (which most lenders are going to ask for these days), your monthly payments would be $1,670 – including an average estimate of your property taxes and homeowner's insurance (which any lender is going to make you buy).
At that rate, you would have to make nearly $67,000 a year in order to qualify for your mortgage – or, at least your household would, if you were going to have your spouse or significant other co-sign on a mortgage with you.
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The only problem? The average household income in California is significantly less than that – only $57,287, to be exact!
In fact, the California Association of Realtors says that only 48% of Californians can actually afford to go out and buy a median-priced home these days. That's much lower than the figure was back at the end of 2011, when they estimated that 55% of Golden State residents could afford to buy a median-priced home.
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In some parts of the state, the difference between the median home prices and the average income is much bigger. According to a recent article on Realtypin.com, it has become nearly impossible for people to afford homes in the Bay Area. In fact, the San Francisco area was named the 2nd-least affordable metro in the country at the end of 2012! Here, the average home price is $659,000, but the average household income is only $103,000. According to the California Association of Realtors' recent study, only 22% of people living in the San Francisco area can afford to buy a median-priced home there.
What about the most affordable metros?
According to the California Association of Realtors, there was a tie for the most affordable counties. In both Kings and San Bernadino Counties, it's estimated that 76% of the residents there could afford to buy a median-priced home.
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Kamal Somani remembers receiving his first watch as a reward for good marks in college. His daughter Sonal got hers in the fourth or fifth standard when she topped the class. Her son Avi got his last year—at age 2.
For these three generations of Somanis, the gift of time has become an apt metaphor for changing times.
"It was a luxury, so I had to wait," Sonal Somani Gupta, 28, who works in finance, recalls of her first watch. "Things that were once luxuries have become a necessity."
Granted, children since the time of the Vedas have likely been hearing their parents' stories of hardship and sacrifice, endurance and struggle. But given the explosion in wealth among the middle class, and the redefinition of comfort and prosperity, Indians rearing children now might find themselves in a tough quandary.
We weren't explicitly taught values like thrift—they simply washed over and seeped into us, bucket baths to sweaty bus rides. Nobody ever talked about food pyramids or nutritional content—eating home was simply cheaper, healthier and just the way things were done.
But then isn't so much of parenthood supposed to be about wanting, no, giving, a better life for your children? Isn't there some hypocrisy in asking children to turn on the ceiling fans at home even as we parents sit in the air-conditioned confines of offices? And is two days on a train really the best use of a college-aged son's time when we never see him anyway and a week's salary pays plane fare?
More than 15 years after liberalization, it seems some Indians are finally getting over keeping up with the Joneses, Shahs and Reddys (still using children as our status symbols is another column). There's a new balancing act of humble roots and wealthy tastes.
"You convey your values to your children by how they see you live, how you spend your time and how you treat other people," said Barbara Hauser, author of the book Mommy, Are We Rich? "They will not 'learn' values that they are not seeing around them."
In the case of the Somanis, the elder sisters say they remember money being tight, very few birthday parties and no gifts without occasion. By the time their younger brother, now 20, was born, the family—Kamal Somani currently serves as chief executive of a vegetable feeds company—grew more comfortable and able to fulfil requests such as sneakers or skateboards. The varying degrees of wealth affected the children's upbringing and outlooks.
"I was around eight or nine years when my father showed us a salary slip, so that we knew whether our demands were justified or not," the middle daughter, Komal Somani, 25, says. "Me and my sister took DTC buses everywhere and my brother drives around a car. As he was growing up, my dad didn't have that much time. He said, 'Just let them have it.'"
Indeed, guilt can fuel modern-day consumption, as many working parents have learned. After observing mothers around her succumb, Sonal Somani Gupta says she stops herself.
"I am not giving him any extra games," she says of Avi, now three and a half years old. "But if there is anything I feel is a necessity for mental development, that is different."
By this, she refers to books and puzzles—items she and her sister used to long for.
But, she says, the comparisons between her own childhood and her son's are just not fair or even possible any more. He attends an elite playschool and there's a maid on the air-conditioned van in the morning.
"You have to have a proper school, a proper van, a place where people are responsible," she says. "All these facilities, it definitely costs money. …I would like my son to go through the hardship and struggles of life. The only point is that some of the definitions have changed."
In Mumbai, Suchismita Bhaumik worries that her three-year-old son assumes every household has two cars. "He has not yet travelled by public transport," she says. "I have fretted over the fact that the school has an Indian toilet, no commode."
Child psychologist Lee Hausner, who has visited and lectured in India several times, says how values are absorbed may change over time, but the actual values—that money, luxury, comfort result from hard work—don't.
"When you say the 'old days', people have to ask what were those values that we wanted," she says. "The value of thrift—then you better demonstrate what it's like to be thrifty. ...We don't want our children to work as hard as we have. I say 'Why? Look at what you have earned. Why would we take that away from our children?'"
The link between hard work and success might prove key to Indian children's own survival—and ensure the good times last.
Because based on other countries' experience, Hausner has a caution: "One generation makes the money. The next generation spends the money. By the third generation, we're back to the drawing board."
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I read the minicomic last night. It was a MOTU feast. So cool to see so many characters together all in one place. I loved the transition in to NA.
What I thought was interesting is not only is She-Ra in her Bubble Power armor in the majority of the issue, but when donning the armor, she also has the vintage/Classic Bubble Power Sword of Protection in hand.
For those who think Photog's involvement in the mini-comic doesn't match his bio, I just don't think there cared to show the scene where he defeats Whiplash and Clawful. BTW, who said he killed those 2 characters anyways...?
As for Evil-Lyn, there is so much more that we don't know until we get to the bios of next year. I'm sure we will learn how people like her, Gy-Gor, Marzo, Evil Seed, and Prahvas ended up siding with the Horde/Snake men. Heck, it seems like the Snake Men and Horde end up teaming up with each other. there really is a lot of story left to tell, and we haven't even will delved into the New Adventures Saga yet.
I actually enjoyed that brief battle between Skeletor and Hordak. It's reminiscent to the Hordak/King Grayskull final battle. Skeletor "defeats" Hordak in battle, but Hordak is able to transform into his Buzz Saw version and nearly killed him. That's cool
For those who have a problem with Skeletor healing himself with the techno virus, I kinda love it becasue you can see how his purple Terror Claws armor morphs perfectly into the NA armor.
I read the minicomic last night. It was a MOTU feast. So cool to see so many characters together all in one place. I loved the transition in to NA.
can anyone confirm who is the green guy between syklon & rio blast on page 2?
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It was good love all the characters involved.
C'mon skeletor had to turn on he-man
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I like this mini the best - less yakking, more action. But I still get the impression when reading it that there are big sections of story missing. The flow just seems off.
I do have to ask: Does Terror Claws Skeletor come with that bad-ass gun he's using in the battle scenes? Because I WANT that!
Classics TGR figures should be Filmation-based, but they NEED MORE COWBELL!
I really enjoyed the comic though. I'm still not sure how I feel about MAA's iffy death as a snake, but I enjoyed everything else. I was pleased to see Hydron and Flipshot at the end.
And Entrapta looked awesome! I hope this is how her figure will look! IF and WHEN and all that jazz...
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Great story with epic battle panels! Really wishing we could get more mini comics like this. The stories paced very quickly and the art was solid throughout.
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HOLY CRAP to Snake Mekaneck!!! I really hope he didnt meet the same fate as Duncan.
That Skelly gun was wicked! Not sure if it came with Terror Claw Skeletor, he was the only variant I didnt have as a youngin.
RED BEAST stole the show for me. Please TG get us this guy is 2013!
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I didn't see Rokkon, Mulit-bot, or Gwildor from the vintage motu toyline...everyone else seems to be present save for some of the POP crew--Angella, Madam Razz, Spinerella...etc
I don't see the Horde Robot either...but it is VERY impressive to work so many characters into so few panels!!!
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What is this TC Skeltor gun that keeps coming? Is it the dinosaur bone thing he carried on his back?
Gaping holes in my collection: Regular old Teela, Weapons pack 1, Power & Honour book 1, SDCC artbook (maybe)
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I don't like THAT....
That's one of the reasons I hate the whole 'keldor' concept. Ruling the 'throne' was never Skeletor's goal... it was ALWAYS about GRAYSKULL... Leaving the planet means giving up on the Secrets of Castle Grayskull... and that's not a direction I like.
Did the comic explain the purpose of the Spell of Seperation?
Did the Bionatops make an appearance? I need to know this because I could really use some more references for my custom.
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Plus he never had that much power before and it´s nice that Eternia seems to be in peace now but the Horde empire is till out there terrorizing the rest of the universe. Horde Prime is still powerful and i don´t think Primus is the only place where help is needed.
Grayskull has new protectors(Teela, Castle Grayskull Man, Clamp Champ, Orko...), we still don´t know what´s going on on Etheria, we don´t know who is leaving for space and maybe a long the way we find other allies like Bravestar or Blackstar. Who knows?
This comic brings up so many possibilities. It didn´t answer all the questions or showed everything but i think it was a great start.
And just as a side note, i really like this thread it´s all about MOTU fans talking sharing things, normal discussions, i think that´s a real positive thread
TC Skeletor didn't come with a gun, but he had this hinged dragon skull thing. It made a really cool chomping motion when you did his action feature. I can see how that accessory could be interpreted as a gun, but it makes more sense as what it was.
Can someone please describe Miro's appearance?
So, making the NA story take place in the present time: GOOD MOVE
Having She-Ra and a band of allies go with He-Man: GOOD MOVE
Changing how Skeletor becomes NA: At least there is an explanation - which is influenced by the original NA mini comic origin (instead of He-Man causing the damage, it's Hordak. And using the techno virus is just a more detailed way to show how Skeletor repairs himself - the original NA mini comic doesn't really get that involved.)
I hope we're going to see more NA in the story, and then SOHM. I want to know what happens next.
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The same goes for Eternia - not ALL the Masters and Great Rebellion go with He-Man and She-Ra to Primus - perhaps only a handful (4-8) from each heroic faction (definitely makes for some cool potential variants). And there are armies and "characters not revealed" that are helping Randor and company clean up after the Ultimate Battleground.
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AWESOME! Overall I thought that was a heck of a cool comic; kinda rushed, but most of the minicomics were, back in the day. I could see lots of cool scenes if they had the space to elaborate. As it is I think they did a fantastic job, and I barely have to change anything for it to line up with my personal story that I've been messing with since the begining of the line. The whole time I wanted NA to happen in the same time period, and I thought the techno-organic virus would be PERFECT for changing Skeletor - SO glad they took advantage of that! On top of that, it retains how friggin' awesome Skeletor is. That was always my favorite part of the NA minicomic: Skeletor ripping into himself to repair his body with cybernetics. It's not as crazy here as with performing surgery on himself, but it totally doesn't matter because Skeletor bascially sucks the power out of Hordak, uses a horrible virus to his own benefit, and flies off into space to take over the universe. That is sheer friggin' brilliance. As a Skeletor fan, nothin' makes me happier and seeing him grab all the power and become strong enough to just leave the planet with little effort. AWESOME, again.
Overall I felt this comic was a lot of fun, though it's kinda sad that once again another He-Man toyline is faltering around the time when they would be getting into NA. Hopefully we'll pick up some more steam in time to get in a few of my NA favorites!
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Waves Women's Soccer Welcomes Six NLI Signees for the 2012 Season
Pepperdine finished the 2011 season with a share of the WCC title.
March 5, 2012
MALIBU, Calif.- The Pepperdine women's soccer team signed six to National Letters of Intent for the 2012 season. The class includes Rylee Baisden, Kelsey Blosser, Allyn Brown, Mandy Davis, Erinn Middo and Taylor Vargo. This group will joins the highly successful Waves program, which features a 2011 team that won a share of the West Coast Conference title for the first time since 2002, made the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2005, as they finished the season 15-2-4 overall, 7-1-0 in conference play.
On this year's class, head coach Tim Ward, entering his 15th season, stated, "We are incredibly excited about this 2012 recruiting class. Most of these women are playing for some of the best club teams in the country and are proven winners at the highest level. All of them bring something incredibly unique to the table that we feel as a staff we were in need of. We think this group has the ability to come in and compete for minutes right away and we feel blessed by their respective decisions to come and play for the Pepperdine Waves soccer program."
Rylee Baisden
Forward/Midfielder - Yorba Linda, Calif. (Esperanza HS)
Baisden is a forward/midfielder from Yorba Linda, Calif. She comes to Pepperdine from Esperanza High School, where she was a teammate of current Wave Katie Gallanes. Baisden is a three-year letterwinner at Esperanza, leading the team to an undefeated season and a CIF Division I Championship in 2010. She is a two-time All-Sunset League first teamer, First Team All-Orange County and First Team All-CIF. She has been recognized as an ESPN Rise top California player and was an all-academic selection last season with a 3.83 GPA. She has played club for JUSA Select/Chelsea SC and, most recently, Legends FC, a team that won the 2010 Cal South National Cup. She is also a Cal South ODP member.
On Baisden, Ward said, "We believe great things await this young lady in the future for the Pepperdine program. She has an uncanny knack for being amongst the goals, whether creating them from the flank or scoring them from the run of play. Quick and explosive, Rylee becomes another exciting addition to the Waves offensive arsenal. Along with fellow Wave recruit Allyn, Rylee plays on a Legends FC team that has consistently been one of the best in the country in their age group. Her big game experience and her versatility make her a very important asset to our 2012 recruiting class and we are thrilled that Rylee chose to spend the next four years in Malibu."
Kelsey Blosser
Midfielder - Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Oaks Christian HS)
Also joining the Waves is central midfielder Kelsey Blosser, out of Thousand Oaks, Calif. She was a four-year letterwinner and starter at Oaks Christian High School. As a junior she was All-CIF first team, Tri Valley League Defensive MVP and Tri Valley League first team en route to leading the team to CIF and State championships. Blosser has also played club for West Coast FC and the Camarillo Eagles. She has been a Surf Cup champion and a National Cup semifinalist.
Coach Ward said, "We are excited about the arrival of Kelsey Blosser for a number of reasons. First, she continues the tradition of Eagles SC in our program. In Kelsey, we also see a player that brings very unique strengths to the table in terms of her soccer playing. She is a wonderful ball winner in terms of air balls, she is a fearless tackler in midfield, she reads the game well and she is quality in terms of her ability to deliver passes at the right time, with the right weight. She also brings a wonderful competitive mentality having been a league, CIF and state champion in one of the most amazing high school soccer seasons ever in 2011 at Oaks Christian. We're excited to be a part of her growth as a player and know that great things are in store for her and our program."
Allyn Brown
Central Midfielder- Lake Arrowhead, Calif. (Rim of the World HS)
Brown, a central midfielder, hails from Lake Arrowhead, Calif., Rim of the World High School. She is a four-time all-league selection, three-time team MVP, three-time All-CIF selection and a scholar athlete. She comes to Malibu after playing club for the FC Legends, along with recruit Rylee Baisden. Together they won the 2010 Cal South National Cup and were finalists at the 2011 Surf Cup.
"Allyn was the first 2012 to commit to us, and we are so pleased that she chose to be a Wave," Ward said. "First and foremost, Allyn is a winner and a very elegant central midfielder. This young lady has many amazing qualities, but one that impressed us greatly is her commitment to the sport as she has to drive quite a ways just to reach her club's training site. She lives up on the mountain tops of San Bernardino and she found a way to put herself on one of the best club teams in the country (Legends FC) through a profound commitment to excellence. It's this commitment, along with a high soccer IQ that makes us very excited about Ally's addition to the Waves family."
Mandy Davis
Central Defender - Danville, Calif (San Ramon Valley HS)
Davis hails from Northern California's Danville, Calif. At San Ramon Valley High School, Davis has starred in two sports, as she is also the school's starting varsity point guard in basketball. On the soccer field, she has a multitude of accolades, including being named to the EBAL first team, 2010 ESPN Rise Top Players list and is successful in the classroom as well, as she is a four-time North Coast Section CIF Scholar Athlete. She plays club for the Mustangs, where she helped her team to the 2009, 2010 and 2011 ECNL National Championship, winning the title in 2010. Davis and her team have also won five State Cup championships. She was also invited to the 2010 Region IV ODP Invitational Camp.
"Mandy comes to us from the ECNL National champions Mustang Soccer Club in Northern California," Ward explained. "We love the fact that she will be able to step right into the program and be comfortable in terms of the physicality of the collegiate game. Mandy might be one of the strongest (and tallest at 5'11") girls we have ever recruited. Combine that with the fact that she is a wonderful central defender, has an insatiable appetite for the game, has succeeded at the highest level nationally and is just flat out a great young lady, we believe she has a very bright future in the Waves soccer family."
Erinn Middo
Goalkeeper - Redondo Beach, Calif. (Redondo Union HS)
Middo hails from Redondo Beach, Calif.'s Redondo Union High School. The only goalkeeper in the recruiting class, Middo will add much needed depth in that position for the Waves. She is a four-year starting varsity goalkeeper at Redondo Union, a four-year scholar athlete and a 2011-12 co-captain. She plays club for the PVSC Exiles, coached by UCLA great Traci Arkenberg. After her junior year, she also joined AJAX America women in the WPSL as the starting goalkeeper during their 2011 season.
"We are really blessed to have Erinn coming into the squad next year," coach Ward said. "We were told about Erinn's ability through a friend, her coach Traci Arkenberg, and after evaluating her, really liked what we saw in terms of natural ability, determination and upside. She is a courageous goalkeeper and has a year to work with next year's senior goalkeeper Roxy Barker, who we feel is one of the best in the country right now. On top of that, Erinn sought out other playing opportunities to grow her game and found one with one of the best women's teams in Southern California, the women's AJAX team. It's for these reasons and more that we feel she possesses all the right character qualities that we look for in a Pepperdine Wave. She's a winner, she's a fierce teammate, a worker, and she has wonderful integrity. We are really excited to watch her grow for us in the years to come."
Taylor Vargo
Midfielder - Los Alamitos, Calif. (Los Alamitos HS)
Rounding out the class for the Waves is attacking midfielder Vargo out of Los Alamitos, Calif. As a sophomore at Los Alamitos High School, Vargo was named first team All-Empire league and was the team MVP after scoring 10 goals and adding eight assists. As a junior she was named to the second team. She played club for Legends Breakaway and she has also been invited to ODP camp.
On Vargo, Ward expounded, "We're super excited about the arrival of Taylor Vargo. Undoubtedly, Taylor brings a sort of `flair' with her to Malibu in terms of what she is capable of doing with a soccer ball. From the first time we saw her, we realized that Taylor has an attacking ability and vision that most girls do not possess. Combine that with excellent technical abilities and a high soccer IQ, we feel that Taylor will make an immediate impact for the Waves program in the fall somewhere in the front third of the field. She also comes to us from one of the most unique and successful soccer clubs in Southern California (Legends Breakaway), a team that has won a Southern California state championship and consistently succeeds at the best tournaments in the country. A hardworking and outgoing girl, we are really excited to see what Taylor will do over the course of the next four years at Pepperdine!"


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"Balance, boundaries and communication are the keys to technology use," emphasized Dr. Megan Moreno as she spoke with more than 500 local educators, parents, community members and UW-Stevens Point education students Tuesday, Jan. 28 at the Sentry Theater in Stevens Point. The event was the second of a three-part community series called Point in Common. [Photo Gallery | Watch Full Video]
Moreno, author of "Sex, Drugs 'n Facebook: A Parent's Toolkit for Healthy Internet Use," is a pediatrician at Seattle Children's Hospital Center for Child Health Behavior and Development. She was joined on stage by Kym Buchanan, associate professor of education at UW-Stevens Point, to answer questions submitted by video about the benefits and pitfalls of Internet and social media. [Read more tips.]
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I just had a laser hair removal treatment. Is it safe to have light therapy to treat my psoriasis?
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Laser Hair Removal and Light Therapy
Thank you for your question. I recommend care with a board certified dermatologist in order to help you plan your hair removal and the light therapy in a away to maximize effectiveness, and safety. I hope this helps.
Yes laser hair removal when you have psoriasis is very safe
It is very safe to do laser hair removal when you have psoriasis. There is no contraindication to the procedure. Good luck with the procedure. I love laser hair removal. Just make sure you go to a board certified dermatologist and not a spa.
Learn more: http://www.michelegreenmd.com/laser-hair-removal
Skin rest after laser
Any laser treatment involves certain degree of heat damage to the skin. The skin needs to rest and recover before it can handle further stress of heat. You are better off waiting for two weeks before getting light therapy for psoriasis. Otherwise you risk getting burnt.
Dr. J
Disclaimer: This answer is not intended to give a medical opinion and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients' education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
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On meatless days, falafels can be good alternative to meat. Made with chickpeas, vegetables and spices, it is also a great protein boost. Spread with hummus, it is perfect on top of a salad or in a pita. This recipe is from Vegangela.
1. Mix eggs and spices together
2. Add the peas
3. Add cooked quinoa
4. Form 12 balls, and flatten them slightly.
5. Soak out the oil of the falafels on a paper towel.
Serves: 3-4
→ Peppers ( red, yellow and orange ), parsley and spinach to go with my falafels.
Separate in portions and put in plastic bags.
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Dr. Julia L. Kornegay
Professor and Director of Graduate Programs
Contact Information
Department of Horticultural Science
168 Kilgore Hall, Campus Box 7609
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 27695-7609
Office Phone: 919.515.1193
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- Cornell University, PhD. in Plant Breeding and Biometry, 1985
- NC State University, MS in Plant Pathology, 1979
- NC State University, BS in Horticultural Science, 1976
- International School of Nairobi, High School Diploma, Kenya
Dr. Julia Kornegay is a Professor and Director of the Graduate Programs in the Department of Horticultural Science. From 2003-2010 she served as the Head of the Department.
As Director of Graduate Programs (DGP), Dr. Kornegay is responsible for the administration of Department's Graduate Program under the advisement and direction of the Department Head, Graduate Admissions Committee, and the Graduate Faculty. The role of the DGP is to manage the graduate program and its financial resources in support of the teaching, research, and extension functions of the Department. To do so, the Graduate Program needs to attract, recruit, enroll, and graduate highly qualified students.
Dr. Kornegay's other responsibilities include:
- HS 590 Public Garden Administration
- HS 495 Home Food Production
- Graduate Student Professional Development Seminar
Breeding and selection of annual and herbaceous perennials with attractive floral characteristic, good plant architecture, enhanced postharvest vase life, adapted to local growing environments, and non-invasive, primarily for cut flower production in the southeast U.S.
Prior to coming to NC State, Dr. Kornegay served as Director of Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden (1999-2003) and as Director of Research (1997-1999). Fairchild is one of the world's premier tropical botanical gardens with international horticulture, research, conservation, and educational programs in tropical fruit crops, endangered species conservation, palm biology, and plant systematics. She also served as an Adjunct Professor at Florida International University and the University of Miami. During her tenure, the Garden added two new outdoor exhibits: the Richard H. Simons Rainforest and the Jewels of the Caribbean habitats, and initiated the new William F. Whitman Tropical Fruit Pavilion. The Garden also developed the Fairchild Challenge educational program and a graduate studies program with Florida International University.
From 1985 to 1997, Dr. Kornegay worked at the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) in Cali, Colombia as Leader of the Bean Program (1993-1997) and senior plant breeder. She was responsible for an international team of scientists based in six countries in Latin America and Africa, working to increase sustainable bean production and incomes for farmers and their communities. She organized five regional research networks in Latin America and Africa and obtained $10 million form international donor agencies to support their activities. She also spearheaded the Seeds of Hope program in 1994 to help Rwanda recover its crop germplasm after the end of the civil war. In 1996, she was recognized by the regional bean program PROFRIZA and the national agricultural research programs of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia for her work in increasing bean production and research capacity in the Andean Region. Over 30 cultivars from her breeding program have been released as varieties in eight countries.
Dr. Kornegay recently chaired the National Research Council of the National Academies committee that wrote the 2010 report Towards Sustainable Agricultural Systems in the 21st Century. She is also a member of the Working Group for Feed the Future (FtF) Research which serves as an advisory group to the Association for Public Land-grant Universities (APLU) to advance the global FtF initiative.
Dr. Kornegay has published widely in international scientific journals, books, and conference proceedings, and she wrote a featured column in the Garden Views, the quarterly magazine of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. She was interviewed on Martha Stewart Living Television and was the featured scientist on the TV program THE NEW EXPLORERS, Episode: Super Seeds. She also conducted numerous ratio and newspaper interviews, including Voice of America and National Public Radio – All Things Considered.
Dr. Kornegay served as Treasurer for the Society for Economic Botany and was a member of the Executive Committee and Board of the American Public Gardens Association. She has also served on numerous federal grant panels and national and international program reviews. She is married to Alfredo Escobar. Their Raleigh garden was featured on the National Garden Conservancy Open Days tour in 2009 and is a stop for many local and national gardening groups.
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West Brom on the trail of Leeds' Sam Byram
West Brom are keeping tabs on highly-rated Leeds defender Sam Byram as they plan for the summer transfer window.
Baggies boss Steve Clarke and assistant Keith Downing watched the 19-year-old full-back in action at Wolves on Saturday.
Albion are eyeing up potential long-term successors to current right-back Steven Reid and are believed to have added Byram to their 'watchlist'.
Byram only made his Football League debut in August but has been a virtual ever-present for Neil Warnock's side this season and has already carved out a reputation as one of the hottest prospects outside the Premier League. Everton are believed to be keen on the 6ft tall defender while neighbours Liverpool, who Albion face at Anfield tonight, are also thought to be monitoring the youngster.
He has made 38 appearances in the Leeds first team and can also operate as a winger or defensive midfielder.
Reid's Hawthorns contract has another 18 months to run and, fitness permitting, Albion believe the 31-year-old can continue to play a key role for Clarke's side.
And Billy Jones also hopes to push his claims for a regular berth in the side after impressing on occasions in the last two seasons as understudy for Reid.
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Nicholas Jubber: A perceptive guide to a fascinating culture
In Drinking Arak Off An Ayatollah's Beard (Da Capo Press £9.99), Nicholas Jubber's modern-day journey takes him through Helmand province and deep into Taleban country.
Nicholas Jubber takes an unconventional route into Iran and Afghanistan for his latest travelogue â through the 11th-century Persian epic the Shahnameh (or Book Of Kings).
A Persian student in Tehran, he soon discovers that poetry is woven into the general consciousness of Iranians, and that the Shahnameh and its author, Ferdowsi, ârepresent the national cultural DNAâ.
The stories and verses, harking back to pre-Islamic Zoroastrian beliefs, pop up in paintings, puppet shows, everyday proverbs and even lurk behind religious festivals; the stirring tale of legendary hero Rostam was recited by soldiers to bolster their courage during the Iran/Iraq war.
Jubber blends anecdote and analysis to show how Iranians negotiate being Persian and Islamic, then, after a brief foray into central Asia, he heads for Afghanistan.
He wants to trace the footsteps of Ferdowsi, who took his epic to Sultan Mahmud in the hope of being showered with riches, only to be rebuked.
But Jubberâs modern-day journey takes him through Helmand province and deep into Taleban country, where he has to pretend to be mute.
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Israel Prison Service Begins Rehabilitating Security Prisoners – but Only Jews
The Prison Service decision to rehabilitate members of the Bat Ayin underground marks a shift in policy, but one that applies only to Jewish security prisoners.
The Israel Prison Service's decision last week to approve the early release of a member of the so-called Bat Ayin underground – which attempted to blow up a girls' school in East Jerusalem – and to discuss the case of another inmate from the same group indicates that the Service has begun rehabilitating security prisoners.
In addition, the parole board's discussion of the cases involving Ofer Gamliel and Shlomo Dvir shows that two inmates have received benefits for which security prisoners are usually ineligible: They were allowed to make phone calls from prison and were given furloughs. Despite the Prison Service's decisions, the Shin Bet and State Prosecutor's Office oppose the release of both men.
The Prison Service actions mark a shift in policy, but one that applies only to Jewish security prisoners. It also goes against the state's response to a petition filed by an Israel Arab security prisoner, who sought to undergo rehabilitation in prison. On January 13, 2013, the State Prosecutor's Office responded to the petition from Hamza Masri, who is serving a nine-year sentence for security offenses, stating, "The rehabilitation of security prisoners is under system-wide examination," and asking the court for a three-month extension to respond to the petition. Masri was convicted of having bought a gun from the head of Tanzim in Qalqilyah and selling it in Israel for money or drugs.
The petition came in the wake of Amendment 42 to the prison system rules that states: "A prisoner shall be included in rehabilitation activities according to the date, the scope and the conditions outlined in the amendments and in Prison Service rules." While the state had asked the court for time to implement the amendment, it had begun rehabilitating Jewish security prisoners – but without saying so.
The rehabilitation process is among the most important things the parole board considers. According to attorney Abeer Baker, who heads the Prisoners' Rights and Rehabilitation Clinic at the University of Haifa and represents defendants charged with security and criminal offenses, "The rehabilitation process is the heart of the matter. Rehabilitation is an indication that the prisoner has changed and is no longer dangerous."
Security prisoners have extremely slim chances of proving they have changed, feel remorse and are ready to continue the rehabilitation process on the outside. In a rare case, the parole board recently consented to the early release of a Palestinian security prisoner, Bassem Samir Salman, who had been sentenced to 16.5 years in jail. But the state appealed, claiming that the prisoner did not meet the conditions for parole.
Shin Bet officials said the matter is under the Prison Service's jurisdiction.
Prison Service officials said, "The general population of security prisoners is held according to the Prison Service's security directive. Any exception is made in accordance with Paragraph 4B of the directive."
Paragraph 4B of the Prison Service commissioner's directive deals with granting leniency to prisoners in terms of contact with the outside world. Exceptions may be made and leniency granted only if the Shin Bet determines that the prisoner has cut off all direct or indirect ties to terror groups.
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Editor's note: This article was written by Noah Litherland, extension dairy scientist, University of Minnesota, for the University of Minnesota Dairy Connection.
I have received a few calls this fall from producers concerned with low colostrum production from fresh cows. Complaints of insufficient colostrum production appear to re-surface in the late fall every year. We know that providing adequate amounts of quality colostrum to dairy calves within the first hours after birth will improve calf health, growth, and lifetime performance. We also know that some cows produce too much colostrum, which can result in a dilution of nutrients, antibodies, and other components in colostrum (colostral IgG concentration is often negatively correlated with colostrum production). Prichett et al. (1991) determined that cows producing less than 18.7 pounds of colostrum at first milking were more likely to produce high-quality colostrum than cows producing higher quantities of first milking colostrum.
What cow factors might lead to low or insufficient colostrum production? Factors regulating colostrum production have not been intensively researched. Frequent nutrition recommendations to boost colostrum production have been: 1) add a by-pass protein source (to increase rumen-undegradable protein); 2) increase energy intake (up to NRC, 2001 requirements); 3) improve dry matter intake. Cow to cow variation of colostrum production is high and, to the author's knowledge, research focusing on dietary treatments aimed at improving colostrum volume has not yet been conducted. Colostrogenesis (colostrum production) begins as early as 4 to 5 weeks before calving; therefore, dry cow management and nutrition likely play a substantial role in determining not only colostrum quality but colostrum volume as well.
Colostrum production appears to be cow dependent, but is likely affected by a number of factors. This fall in the University of Minnesota's St. Paul herd, we are measuring colostrum production in a modest number (60) of multiparous cows fed a balanced diet to meet nutrient requirements during the dry period (NRC, 2001). Although animal numbers are inadequate to draw solid conclusions, the average first milking colostrum production so far is 16.7 pounds with a low of 5.4 and a high of 31.2 pounds. If we assume that an average large breed dairy calf needs approximately 10 to 12 pounds of good quality colostrum in the first 24 hours of life, then almost 20 percent of cows in this modest data set would not have produced an adequate volume of colostrum to feed their calf. Reserve frozen colostrum would need to be used to provide adequate colostrum volume to newborn calves from mothers with insufficient colostrum production.
Table 1 contains a review of potential factors that may constrain colostrum production. Some are monitors for identifying whether or not these constraints are present on your farm and some are potential management solutions. References for peer reviewed published literature addressing these factors are also provided.
Table 1. Management factors associated with low colostrum volume.
Potential factor constraining colostrum production
Potential management solution
Colostrum leaking (delay in time to first milking after parturition)
Record calving time and time at first milking. Calculate the lag before first milking after calving.
Develop calf birth chart: Calf ID, Birth time, Body weight, Amount of colostrum fed and by whom, Calving ease score.
Moore et al., 2005.
Excessively short (<21 day dry period) or calving prematurely
Calculate expected vs. actual dry period length.
Calculate expected vs. actual calving date.
Track common factors associated with early calving (twins, first calf heifers, stress, incorrect breeding date).
Grusenmeyer et al., 2006.
Low dry matter intake
Measure dry matter intake in the close-up pen weekly.
Evaluate yeast and mold count in ingredients and in the TMR.
Provide adequate bunk space.
Reduce social stress and pen moves.
Avoid over-feeding energy.
Avoid excess body condition.
Discard moldy feed.
Tygesen et al., 2008.
Low water intake
Monitor cow drinking behavior and response to new water sources.
Clean out water supply weekly and check for adequate flow.
Dry cows need 8 to 12 gallons of water per day.
Udder edema
Udder edema scoring (track number of days with high scores).
Moderate potassium intake.
Reduce salt intake.
Avoid over-feeding energy.
Provide exercise opportunities.
Melendez et al., 2006.
Presence of flakes or clots in colostrum.
California mastitis test results (can evaluate the relative difference between quarters).
Evaluate dry-off procedure.
Monitor udder involution and udder health at dry off and at calving.
Evaluate subclinical mastitis cases in late lactation.
Maunsell et al., 1998.
Heat stress
Heat stress behavior.
Dry matter intake.
Temperature humidity index in dry cow pen.
Implement heat-abatement strategies for dry cows routinely used for lactating cows.
Nardone et al., 1997.
Source: University of Minnesota Cooperative Extension


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