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After the pounding the market took on Thursday, conditions were good for some sort of oversold bounce. Not only was it the first day of a new month but the weaker-than-expected jobs report renewed hope that the Fed would be in no rush to raise rates. While the market did manage some slight positive action in the morning, the bulls were unable to generate any real energy and, at around 2-to-1 negative, breadth was extremely poor again.
The bulls are used to quick and easy recoveries after a scare like we had on Thursday but we are missing the most important ingredient of all: the belief that the Fed will be careful not to spook the market with talk about interest rate hikes. There is more and more talk lately that the Fed is behind the curve and that their accommodation won't last forever.
We are likely to see a better oversold bounce next week but many folks, including me, will be very surprised if the market manages another V-shaped recovery. There are a slew of negative catalysts out there and, with the slow trading we typically see in August, it isn't going to be easy to generate the sort of upside momentum that we have seen in the past.
I don't want to sound overly negative -- I find the action this week to be quite healthy as far as helping us develop a better trading environment. Much of the market has been struggling for weeks, and the action this week helps to bring the senior indices into alignment and gets them closer to some good support. We need action like this periodically to reset the action and create the next group of leaders.
Respect the fact that the market is acting poorly right now but maintain a positive mindset and be optimistic that good trades are developing. This is the normal cycle of activity and we should embrace it rather than fight it.
Have a good weekend. I'll see you on Monday.
Aug.1, 2014 | 10:47 AM EDT
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- But I'm not trusting this bounce too last for too long..
We are seeing a pretty routine oversold bounce in the early going The fact that it's the first day of a new month with some new cash inflows is probably helping, but the main catalyst is that the jobs news was weak and that makes the market hopeful that the Fed will keep refilling the punch bowl. Sentiment, ISM and construction spending were mixed but it is mainly the miss in jobs that is the justification for some buying.
Quite often these bounces slowly gain strength as those on the sidelines start to worry that the market is going to start running back up without them. If the market holds above the early lows, that will start to entice more buyers. But if it breaches the opening levels, another wave of stops and selling will likely hit.
Market players have been well conditioned to play bounces so there is a bias to keep this going, but the lack of sustained momentum recently has been a change in market character and may prompt more flipping than we have seen in the past.
At this point, there is no reason to believe that this is another V-shaped recovery and I'm in no rush to add back longer exposure. My accounts are less than 20% long and are about 3% off highs so I feel well positioned right now. The key is to stay selective and wait for the opportunities to develop.
I made a small purchase of BioTelemetry (BEAT) this morning, which had a good earnings report. I also made a couple small sales. I'm looking for names of interest but I'm not trusting this bounce too last for too long.
Aug. 1, 2014 | 07:52 AM EDT
A Change Is as Good as a Rest
- We have not had very healthy action for a while.
I didn't see it then, but it turned out that getting fired from Apple was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again, less sure about everything. It freed me to enter one of the most creative periods of my life. -- Steve Jobs
Just a short-lived pullback or the start of a much-anticipated correction? That is the question after the market was pounded on Thursday.
As Steve Jobs once noted, it isn't all bad to have periodic resets. It can free you up for new approaches and new opportunities, so we shouldn't be overly pessimistic about poor action. We need it periodically for a healthy market.
Much of the market, particularly small-caps, have been weak for a while, but the issues that have been plaguing many stocks came to the forefront yesterday. The pundits provided a number of reasons for the weakness, such as the Argentinian bond default, but the most likely issue is probably worries that the Fed stimulus is slowly coming to an end.
The market didn't react much to the FOMC policy statement on Wednesday but it is obvious that the tapering off of bond buying is done a deal and that rates will eventually rise. There is still enough slack in the economy to prevent the Fed from moving too quickly, but it is inevitable as the business cycle slowly turns.
This morning's monthly jobs news is going to be particularly interesting as a catalyst. The concern of some market players is that a good report is going to raise fears even further that the Fed is on course for higher rates. While a poor report may lessen some interest rate fears, there is still concern that we really do need some real improvement soon, especially if the Fed is done adding new stimulus.
The tricky thing about this market is that we have grown used to fast recoveries. It has repeatedly been a mistake to be defensive as we so often will quickly turn around and go straight back up. Sustained downside momentum has been rare. We did see it back early in the year when the Dow had a couple -300 point days, but when it bottomed in February it was straight back up.
One thing that the optimists are pointing at is that many stocks have been correcting for a while. The major indices may have taken their first big hit in a while, but many stocks are already deep into a correction. This flurry of selling may be what we need to push them to washout levels and finally produce some decent underlying support.
In market action like this, prudent traders really have no choice but to stop out of weak positions and wait to see if the market finds support. You can always rebuy positions, but that is often the cause of great frustration when we have these sudden V-shaped recoveries and it is necessary to chase positions if you want back in. That has probably been the cause of much of the underperformance by hedge funds in the last couple years.
Overnight earnings form Tesla (TSLA) and GoPro (GPRO) are seeing negative reactions and overseas markets are moving down in sympathy. The jobs news is going to give us a jiggle, but the bears have some momentum now and it is going to take some real effort from the bulls to regain traction.
Over the last few years, I've often thought it wasn't possible for the market to pull off another V-shape recovery. What I failed to appreciate was how powerful the Fed was in providing support. The Fed is not shifting its bias and that is going to change the way the market operates. But do market players still have sufficient faith that 0% rates will not end for a very long time.
While a correction like this can be quite painful, it also a cause for optimism as it will shake up the market and eventually give us better opportunities. Although the senior indices don't reflect it, we have not had very healthy action for a while. Hopefully we are now purging some of the poison and we will see improvement as sentiment starts to shift.
Jobs news is at 8.30 am ET. Stay vigilant.

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My Grandparents were Jordan Arzo and Zella Iyone. They had three daughters Jacqueline Yvonne, Peggy Jean, and Donna Dene. Donna is my mother. They lived in Hanford and that's where me and my 2 other sisters were born. My mom used to talk about Uncle Leonard and Aunt Clara.
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Jordan was the baby of the family. And they all babied him.
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They had the following children:
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I'm not sure which Taq you are using, but I'm guessing that it is [5U/ul]? Have you tried setting up different reactions using increasing amounts of Taq? (say 0.1 ul-0.4ul?)
The protocol that I am currently using calls for 0.5 ul of DeepVent polymerase [2U/ul] in a 50 ul reaction. Another protocol that I have used in the past called for 0.3 ul Taq--I don't remember what concentration, but I got it from Promega--in a 20 ul reaction.
Otherwise, I would do as previously suggested: set up a series of increasing [MgCl2] and see which reaction gives the best bands.
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Well HB183 got passed out of committee and SB2193 got held up in committee. The witness slips filed by supporters or opponents on HB183 ran over 1,000 opposed - which is I believe a record for witness slips filed in opposition.
No vote today in the Senate on HB183 - guess it will be tomorrow - don't know if Cullerton has the votes - though he is trying to ram it through with a bare majority of 30 - which is contrary to the Illinois constitution which states that all legislation that contains preemption of home rule require a 3/5 majority. Though they stripped all preemption on other gun laws they left it in for concealed carry.
They may be tinkering with amending the bill to get votes to get it passed, or just playing chicken with Madigan and the house.
The only good thing is that SB2193 is still alive and could be given a floor vote if HB183 fails or if the House fails to pass HB183.
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The KATU Problem Solvers pressured the state of Oregon to release data that could influence your vote on the fluoridation measure in Portland. Ballots for that vote get mailed out on May 3.
The numbers are part of the state's 2012 Smile Survey, which was released to KATU after weeks of phone calls, emails, and Freedom of Information requests.
Dental hygienists documented the oral health of kids in 1st through 3rd grades at 82 elementary schools in the state by counting their cavities. The Oregon Health Authority then used the data to advocate for community-wide fluoridation and other preventive programs.
Among the many findings, the 2012 Smile Survey shows kids in Multnomah County improved their dental health by 10% in the last five years:
- 2012: 50.7% of kids had one or more cavities
- 2007: 56.3% of kids had one or more cavities
But what does the survey say about the effectiveness of fluoridation in Oregon? The KATU Problem Solvers got their hands on the survey's raw data and did their own analysis.Coming up tonight at 6 p.m., KATU's Shellie Bailey-Shah compares how the dental health of kids in fluoridated water districts to non-fluoridated districts. It's an analysis you'll want to see before you cast your vote.


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- KIRK's revenue growth has slightly outpaced the industry average of 1.4%. Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues slightly increased by 6.9%. This growth in revenue appears to have trickled down to the company's bottom line, improving the earnings per share.
- KIRK has no debt to speak of therefore resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of zero, which we consider to be a relatively favorable sign. To add to this, KIRK has a quick ratio of 1.91, which demonstrates the ability of the company to cover short-term liquidity needs.
- KIRKLAND'S INC has improved earnings per share by 20.0% in the most recent quarter compared to the same quarter a year ago. The company has demonstrated a pattern of positive earnings per share growth over the past year. We feel that this trend should continue. During the past fiscal year, KIRKLAND'S INC increased its bottom line by earning $0.82 versus $0.79 in the prior year. This year, the market expects an improvement in earnings ($0.99 versus $0.82).
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USF's search for two defensive assistants continues, but Nebraska linebackers coach Mike Ekeler will not be part of Jim Leavitt's coaching staff.
"I am not involved w the S Florida job," Ekeler said via text message on Monday night.
Ekeler, who played linebacker under Leavitt from 1991-94, interviewed for the defensive coordinator job with Leavitt nine days ago, but opted to stay at Nebraska, saying the job wasn't a fit for both sides.
The Bulls are now less than a week away from the start of spring practice, and still seeking replacements for defensive coordinator Wally Burnham, who took the same job at Iowa State, and defensive backs coach Troy Douglas, who took the same job at North Carolina.
At least three BCS assistants have turned down offers to join Leavitt's staff: Illinois co-defensive coordinator Dan Disch, Colorado secondary coach Greg Brown and Georgia linebackers coach Jon Jancek. Ekeler and former Cincinnati defensive coordinator Joe Tresey have also interviewed with Leavitt.


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Dh and I are going to ttc next year, I had ds 1 (10 yrs) at the hospital, epidural, good birth but not the homebirth I originally wanted. Dd (4 yrs) had in hospital, had an intrathecal, similar to an epi but lasted only one hour, all in all a really sad birth, devastating for me, I didn't do it natural OR have an "easy" birth, traumatic for me, ds (2 yrs) was induced, had epidural, uneventful birth, he was almost 10 lbs. I very much want to do what feels true to me this time. At home with a midwive. Period. Can anyone tell me that they've had one or more hospital births and then changed it up in a big way??? Or is anyone here planning what I am? A big change? I have no friends with my same mindset to talk to, dh will support me but doesn't understand....
Erin- wifey to Jarred, proud mama to Colton, Meadow, Cove and Cam
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Re: home birth after 3 hosp. medicated births?
I have had two hospital births, but not medicated... but always wanted a homebirth too. I have been happy with both my hospital births but also know in some ways I had to fight for them, and am hoping to have a homebirth this time, with somebody I know and am comfortable with and know will not interfere at all! I am also looking forward to the change and since this is my last baby I just feel like I need to do it, because otherwise I will always regret that I didn't use my last chance.
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My first two were born in a hospital. The hospital though was VERY crunchy. It was a small NY hospital which had converted its birth cottage to be in the hospital within the last 5 years, so staff still had the crunch factor. 1st birth was a bit of a screw up -- but that was me for the most part (posterior baby, tensing at every contraction and just trying to gut through it, 42 hours of labor). Second baby was a breeze and I labored in the tub for most of it. Totally unmedicated and lovely.
This time, I am in PA and no where near a birth friendly hospital. Our local c-section rate is well over 40% and induction rate is over 85% and pitocin rate is something like 98% too. Unless you come in crowing, you have some intervention. It isn't pretty. So I will home birth this one. I know how LITTLE intervention I had with #2 and live 3 minutes from a hospital in an emergency. Luckily DH is totally on board as well as MIL (she watched business of being born and didn't think labor hurt at all with her 3, so doesn't understand the fuss the OBs make about it. I adore her!!). I think my mom is nervous, but she knows better then to say anything to me or try to talk me out of it. I told her we will watch BOBB and she will feel better about it. My high school BF is an OB and we have talked about it a few times. She is actually pretty ok with it, although it is foreign to her because she has never -- in her 5 years of practice -- seen an unmedicated birth. Sad really. She may come to see my homebirth though. I have invited her and she will remain a silent observer (we are more like sisters... BF since I was 6 years old, etc).
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I am in the exact same boat as you. My first birth was an induction, with epidural and VERY traumatic. Second birth was medicated in a hospital with epidural. Third birth was induction in hospital with epidural and uneventful with horrible aftercare.
This birth we have hired a midwife and are doing a homebirth unmedicated with a doula present as well. I just want my body to experience what nature intended this process to be like. All of my Aunts say natural is WAY better, as they have done both as well. I wish you the best of luck. I hope you get to fulfill your wishes!
Jennifer Mom of 6. Mia 3/07 Sophia 5/08 Isabella 10/09 Maverick 07/11
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I don't see why not! I had a medicated hospital birth (epidural) with my DD and a "natural" hospital birth with my DS (no pain meds)
This time we are going to a free standing birth center...the lack of midwives in Georgia makes it really difficult to have a home birth here so we are driving 1 hour to SC instead.
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Re: home birth after 3 hosp. medicated births?
DS1 was a hospital birth with epidural then DS2 was at home with a midwife; complete turn around.
You can do it mama!!!!! If you want a natural birth home is the most supportive environment to be in. Yes, you can have a natural birth in a hospital but it's much harder...the lure of the drugs, nurses and doctors who aren't supportive and the fact that you are in a place that doesn't believe in the power of a womens body.
I say go for it, just do it safely.
Amanda hopelessly in love with my US Marine and three little men 12, 7.5 and 4 years<--what! When did that happen?
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Sure, why not? I had a c/s for my twins, was planning a HB. My third I was thinking hospital VBAC and at 28 weeks switched to a HB midwife. She was born at home and my last 7 as well.
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"Monster Rancher 2 - Pokemon has a rival in town!"
STORY (10/10): To simplify, you are a kid who wants to become the greatest Monster Rancher. You start out with taking a test, and then you meet your assistant, Coltia. You put in CDs to get Monsters, and you can combine, freeze, or sell them. The best aspect of this is thatyou can train them to become fighters. Errantry is very cool also.
GRAPHICS (10/10): Most everything is 3-d and kicking. The battles are extremely well done, and the 400+ monsters each have 3 different thingsthey do.
GAMEPLAY (10/10): You can train your monster in 2 different ways. Drills and Errantries. Drills take a week, and the effects aren't thatgreat. There are two types of Drills. One, which gets one stat up a little. The other gets up 1 stat a whole bunch, one stat a little, andone stat decreased! The Errantries work like the 2nd Drill type, onlythey don't have a stat decline, and they last for 4 weeks. You can alsolearn new moves from Errantries, and even fight a monster for prize money! Too bad the Errantries cost money. You can get them at half price sometimes. You can also fight, and win tournaments for money, fame, and sometimes an item.
MUSIC & SOUND (8/10): There is music, but it's not that great. Thesound isn't as well as it could be. One thing I do, is mute the TV, andlisten to music from a CD or radio instead of the game.
CONTROL (10/10): You go left and right in the battle, and you can usecertain moves within a distance of the enemy. There's also much more that you can do.
FUN FACTOR (10/10): This game is extremely fun! It even gives grumpyparents a smile. You have more than 400 monsters to obtain (and it's more than the 150 that another game provides, which I will let you decide which it is) About half of the monsters can only be obtained byaccomplishing feats. To unlock 4 species, you have to compete in the IMa-FIMBA meet. To unlock another species, you have to do something extraordinary with one of the species unlocked in the previous event.There's another place to get new species also. You have to combine 2 species and use a 'Secret Seasoning' to unlock them.
CHALLENGE (10/10): This is very challenging in the fact that there are battles against monsters that are usually stronger than yours. You alsohave to go through the frustrating event of trying all of your CDs in the Playstation for monsters.
REPLAY VALUE (10/10): You will (most of the time) try new CDs for monsters in this game. Other than that, you might want to try new breedcombonations or something. After you get all the monsters, you might want to maybe train different monsters or something.
RENT OR BUY? Buy this classic. This game is probably worth the money. If you rent it, you'll probably come crawling back. Only a percentageof people won't like this game, let's hope it's not you!
OVERALL SCORE (10/10): This game is excellent. If you like Pokemon, getthis. It is similiar in some ways, but it's very different. This one isa keeper.
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…though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 1:6-7)
God uses trials to accomplish many things, things we can't even see or fathom, in the life of the Christian. These helpful verses in 1 Peter tell us two, wonderful things that God accomplishes through suffering.
Our Faith is Tested
Trials prove the genuineness of your faith in Jesus Christ. When a trial descends upon you like a storm, and hammers you, and throws you, and rips at your soul, that is a test of your faith. And when at the end of that trial you are still standing firm, rooted in the grace of God, that proves the absolute reality of your faith in Christ. Your faith isn't a fairy tale or a phase of life. Your faith is a real faith, given to you by God and sustained by God through trials. It's been through the blast furnace of trials and has come out more precious than gold.
If you're enduring a trial right now, stand fast. To know with certainty that your faith is the real deal, not some sham, is an incredibly precious thing, more precious than gold. Trials test our faith and prove the reality of our faith.
God is Honored
On the final day when Christ returns and is revealed for all to see, your faith will result in praise, honor, and glory. This praise will first and foremost be directed to the Lord. We'll say, "Lord you did it! You sustained me to the end, even when I thought I would never make it. You tested me and you kept me through the testing. Glory to God!"
And shockingly, your faith will also result in you receiving praise from God himself. You'll hear the words, "Well done good and faithful servant." When you hear those words, every trial you ever endured will have been worth it. All the endurance and the testing and the times when it felt like you were hanging on for dear life, will have been totally worth it.
If you're being tested by trials, hold firm to Christ. Your faith is being proven true, and your reward is coming soon.
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Inside a 19th-century farmhouse, Executive chef Javan Small uses seasonal meats and produce sourced from local farms to create contemporary gourmet dishes that have earned praise from Gayot. The dinner menu changes to reflect seasonally available ingredients and has included seared duck under orange oregano sauce, cast-iron-seared scallops with bacon corn pudding, and grilled zucchini cakes drizzled in carrot-chipotle syrup. Chef Small creates each dish using the techniques he learned studying in kitchens across the US and Europe. The chef even spent time working at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Luxembourg, where he learned the knife skills necessary to shred old dream journals full of surreal dinner recipes.
With its quaint wood accents and large farmhouse windows, the restaurant's provincial style perfectly mirrors the pastoral origins of chef Small's ingredients. The website likens dining at The Farmhouse to "stepping into an Andrew Wyeth painting." The six dining rooms exude simple elegance with wide-planked wooden floors and wooden chairs. The Farmhouse also houses an English-style pub that houses more than 60 bottles of wine, a four-page list of bottled beers, and more than 30 kinds of scotch whiskey.


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Toast: Price of grapes: A mile makes all the difference
This article first appeared in the Vacaville Reporter in my column, "Toast" on August 28, 20122. Thanks to Richard Bammer, my trusty copy editor for catching my misspelling of terroir- duh!
Taking the "back way" to Napa, through Wooden Valley is a beautiful drive. The road winds along with views of vineyards and, in the highlands, mossy trees that shade your eyes. The border between Solano and Napa counties is invisible, except that the pavement changes slightly as one county's roadway meets the other. What is also invisible on that beautiful drive, but all too apparent in the black and red of a balance sheet, is that the grapes on the Napa side command triple the price of Solano grapes.
Can Napa grapes be that different from Solano's? Is it marketing or is it "terroir"? Terroir is a concept borrowed from the French that refers to everything in the environment of a vineyard that stamps a wine with a unique sense of place. The chemistry of the soil, the slope of the ridge, the climate and weather, all contribute to the terroir of a vineyard.
Just a mile or so down the road from the Napa County line, Wooden Valley Winery co-owner Ron Lanza laughed when asked about the huge price difference between Napa grapes and his family's Suisun Valley grapes.
"Yes, it's a little frustrating," Lanza admitted. "But, hey, more power to them!"
In fact, the proximity of their vineyards to Napa is one of the selling points for the family's wine and grape operations, a business shared by four brothers and their families that was begun by their grandfather, Mario Lanza. Only about 10 percent of Lanza grapes end up in their Wooden Valley Winery wine. Of the remaining 90 percent, about half to go to other California wineries and the other half are shipped east to small wineries and amateur winemakers.
The route east was a savior to many California wineries during Prohibition, when they switched from making wine to shipping grapes to home winemakers.
Even when drinking alcohol was outlawed from 1920-1933, American households were allowed to make up to 200 gallons of wine a year. Do the math -- that's enough for two people to share more than half a gallon a day! The home wine- making tradition continues, but with an emphasis on fine wine rather than the jugs of the past.
"They want to make wine like their grandpa did, only better," said Lanza.
Unlike grapes destined for California winery consumption, which are dropped at harvest time in ordinary containers and transferred to large industrial-sized trucks, the boxes destined for the trip east are artfully arranged in 36-pound boxes with the Lanza Vineyards logo. The careful presentation and branding has paid off.
When Ron went back east to meet some of the amateur winemakers who use his grapes, he was greeted warmly -- and with lots of wine.
"I arrived first thing in the morning, and they are all pouring me wine made from our grapes," Lanza said.
Ron's father, "Chick," grew the business by delivering wine in barrels and jugs to homes like a milkman, along a route throughout the Bay Area.
The route has extended, and now it's not just wine but grapes that are delivered, but the Lanza tradition of wine for families continues.


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Pizza Swirls Recipe
My children helped me dream up this snappy bread that tastes like pizza. The from-scratch flavor makes it a family favorite, but it's great for parties, too.
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 1-1/3 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3-3/4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2 packages (3 ounces each) sliced pepperoni
- 1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained
- 1. In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add oil, sugar, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 12x8-in. rectangle; set aside.
- 2. For sauce, combine the onion and garlic in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 1 minute. Add tomato sauce and basil; cover and cook at 50% power for 3 minutes or until bubbly. Spoon over crust to within 1/2-in. of edges. Sprinkle with 3 cups mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and olives.
- 3. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut each roll into 12 slices. Place cut side down on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted. Serve warm. Yield: 2 dozen.
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Vice Magazine Global Trend Report '08
Vice Magazine has released their global trend report for 2008, and PSFK thought it would be a fun idea to do a little comparison with last year's report, which we covered back in February 07.
LONDON Girls:
2007: Ecstasy and ketamine are really big again because London coke is so bad and expensive. This means girls are starting to wear white oversize Katherine Hamnett shirts that say "Love" in big bold black print, accessorised with eight-hole Dr. Martens and leggings.
2008: These young ladies all go to live shows at Rough Trade stores and carry tote bags. The overriding look is a cartoonish imbalance between tiny, skinny, Lycra-clad legs and huge bomber jackets. This lack of proportion can be evened out with the careful application of fucking massive loose-laced Docs.
2007: Boys here are really hairy lately. A good rule of thumb is shave on Monday and let it grow until Saturday, when it will be perfect. We're also beginning to see long, chin-length locks a lot more often. Also still hanging on, but probably on the way out soon, are old men's hats like fedoras, trilbies, and bee-bops. Jeans are mostly dark, raw denim and skinny.
2008: Do you skate and listen to Children of Bodom? Then we guarantee you have a lifetime supply of plaid shirts and plaid jackets in your closet. Guys like this are always surrounded by a crew of nicely groomed male "fans" who either work at Opening Ceremony or desperately try to look like they do.
TOKYO Girls:
2007: The girls have been wearing a lot of high, thick heels or wedges with skinny jeans or overalls. Either that, or brightly colored skirts and leggings, like our model here. Go for a thin V-neck top with a small and cute single-diamond necklace.
2008: Compared to the boys, girls are practically funereal, with tons of black, gray, and white and just a hint of color. Bagginess is a big factor for girls, like Ayaka here in a huge men's Gap sweatshirt worn like a dress, with a big scarf thrown around her neck loosely to emphasize the bagginess. Leggings and engineer boots tighten the bottom half, getting a good loose vs. tight balance.
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Hot Toys presents the 1:6th scale Samurai Predator the first figure in their new Artist Collection, a collaboration project with great collectible figure artists. The collectible is specially designed and painted by Mr. Takayuki Takeya and sculpted by Mr. Yuji Oniki from Japan featuring the Samurai Predator in warrior look, newly sculpted head and body with articulations, detailed accessories, weaponry and diorama base of Alien's corpse.
The 1:6th scale Samurai Predator Collectible Figure features:
* 1:6th scale of approximately 14 inches tall
* Over 22 points of articulations
* Interchangeable open and closed mandibles
* Movable jaw
* Fabric net on left chest
* Fabric skirt
* Two (2) pieces of interchangeable palms including:
- One (1) pair of open palms
- One (1) pair of holding palms
* One (1) articulated left shoulder canon
* One (1) broken sword with Alien cells
* One (1) metal sword with sheath
* Four (4) attached swords at the back
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* One (1) neck armor
* One (1) set of shoulder armors
* One (1) left chest armor
* One (1) pair of forearm gauntlets with movable hooks on right side
* Waist and thigh armors
* One (1) set of leg armors
* Extendable Alien tongue trophies on waist
* One (1) severed Alien Warrior head trophy
* One (1) diorama base featuring the Alien's corpse and broken sword piece
Release date: End Q2 2012
* Figure Designed & Painted by Takayuki Takeya
* Figure Sculpted by Yuji Oniki
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If there's one thing I love to discuss with the masses, it's Nicolas Cage. Were someone to push the issue and ask what, specifically, I enjoy the most about Nicolas Cage, I would immediately say his hair. Good or bad, the man's head is infinitely fascinating, and there's not a day that goes by that I don't think about the righteous 'do he sported in the lofty Hollywood remake of "Bangkok Dangerous". The mind boggles. In order to better understand the perplexing mystery that is Nicolas Cage's quaff, I offer up a surprisingly well-crafted montage chronicling the versatile actor's hairy history. The damn thing is endlessly amusing, and makes for a swell conversation piece amongst those who have absolutely nothing better to talk about. Like me, for instance.
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I recently came across a Wall Street Journal article,"ARM Chases Bigger Slice of Smaller Chips," that provides a very interesting perspective on how ARM is positioned to capture the microcontroller market, which is its next growth area. ARM based microprocessors are clearly dominating the mobile products from smart phones to tablets across Windows, Android and IOS mobile eco-systems. Most of these devices are using ARM based Cortex A series processors, which provide a very delicate balance between good performance and power efficiency requirements.
However, for ARM, the microcontroller market is still untapped, and this is where ARM is planning its next major push. Before we go any further, I would like to elaborate on what a microcontroller is and how it differs from Cortex A-series mobile processors that ARM sells for smart phones.
Block diagram of pressure control system
Most of the ARM based smart phones have ARM microprocessors (Cortex A series) along with memory and graphics circuitry to provide the mobile experience. A microcontroller is a single integrated circuit that contains embedded processor cores, memory and programmable I/O peripherals. Usually microcontrollers perform a custom function tailored to specific applications.
For example, a Fuel Gauge pressure sensor's function is to monitor the fuel pressure and level at real time. Typically on average, a automobile will have close to 30 microcontrollers performing various critical functions. Now, you can imagine the size of the MCU market compared to smart phones in terms of numbers alone.
Key characteristics/requirements for a typical micro-controller are reliability, low cost, and extreme low power requirements.
Microcontrollers based on ARM's Cortex-M family satisfy the above requirements and more. Cortex-M based MCUs are 32 bit wide compared to 8 bit wide micro-controllers available from other vendors. With 32-bit ARM processors, a microcontroller can process complex instructions in a shorter time and can reduce the on-board flash needed in a 8-bit microcontroller. Also, ARM based microcontroller instruction sets are compatible with ARM based Cortex A series processors, and they fit into ARM's huge ecosystem comprised of 30+ RTOS, Cortex MCO software interface standard (CMSIS), and 10+ tool chains.
Cadence has a long standing collaboration with ARM in design and integration of high performance ARM processors using Cadence's expertise in design tools and methodology. At the Design Automation Conference this year, Cadence's mixed-signal solutions group showcased a demo which focuses on the integration of ARM Cortex-M processors into mixed-signal applications using the industry leading Virtuoso analog/mixed-signal design environment. Cadence mixed-signal solutions address typical MCU design challenges like full-chip verification, low power design, and reduced area, and enables first-silicon success.
Demo system block diagram -- adding analog interface to Cortex-M System Design Kit
The demo models a pressure sensitive Fuel Injection system based on the ARM Cortex M0 based system. It shows how to develop the M0 based system and debug across HW/SW and analog/digital boundaries. It starts with ARM's Cortex-M System Design kit and integrates with AMS and RTL peripherals. Design intent is then verified using system level mixed-signal simulation. Finally, the demo uses the Cadence InCyte Chip Estimator for IP selection and initial floorplan to feed in to the implementation tool for the physical implementation.
If you are planning on developing Cortex-M based processors, this demo will demonstrate how Cadence mixed-signal solutions works well with ARM based processors. The Cortex-M Mixed signal demo is currently available on demand. Please contact your Cadence representative to learn more about the demo and Cadence mixed-signal solutions.
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An Alice in Wonderland themed tea room in Cheshire has been named the best place in the UK for afternoon tea in the UK Tea Council's Tea Guild Awards.
Davenports Tea Room in Northwich was praised for its secret recipe scones, extensive range of loose leaf tea, decor and bone china cups.
Tea inspectors anonymously visited dozens of tea rooms to seek out the best, the Tea Guild said.
Winning owner Belinda Davenport said her staff are passionate about teas.
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The Alice theme came about as author Lewis Carroll - whose real name is Charles Dodgson - was born in nearby Daresbury.
Ms Davenport added: "It is fantastic to be honoured by The Tea Guild in recognition of our hard work and commitment to preserving the tradition of afternoon tea."
The guild describes itself as a non-profit making, independent organisation dedicated to raising the profile of tea in the UK and says its awards are considered the Oscars of the tea industry.
Head of the guild Irene Gorman said: "The tradition of afternoon tea has never been stronger and Tea Guild members are busier than ever. Afternoon tea is enjoying a well-deserved resurgence.
"Modern life can be hectic and demanding, taking afternoon tea is the perfect way to slow down and relax."


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Mabel Abelbeck
- Born on March 2, 1922 at Hardy, Nebraska
- Father was Henry F. Peters; mother was Hannah Colemann
- Married Ervin Abelbeck on July 28, 1946 at Deshler, Nebraska
- Died on September 25, 1997 at York General Hospital, York, Nebraska; age 75
- Residence at death was York, Nebraska
- Funeral was held at the Faith Lutheran Church, York, Nebraska
- Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery, York, Nebraska
- Survivors included Randall & Marge Abelbeck, Stewart & Michelle Abelbeck, Sally & Jeff Biegert, Rachelle & Delton Neemann, Louis Peters, Leona & Wilbert Marquardt, Lilli & Otto Kroeger, Irene & Vernon Fintel
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I'm writing to see if your readers have any recommendations for local women's clothing tailors. Ever since I began seriously running, I no longer fit in my work pants. I'm trying to avoid having to go out and purchase all new pants but am not sure what is out there in terms of good tailors. I would need the pants taken in at the waist as well as down the legs. I hope some readers have had some experience with this as I don't want to walk into any old dry clean place that offers alterations in hopes that they know what they are doing.
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I have had great experience with Erica's (located in Stena Dry Cleaner's), on Albany Shaker Rd. (by Osborne Rd.) – They really do know what they are doing. I've brought in pants, bathing suits and coats and have always been happy with the quality of work and they are all very friendly!
Not sure where you're located, but I go to Anna's Alterations in Schenectady (corner of Union St & Van Antwerp Rd). I've also gone to Teresa's Alterations in Scotia (Sacandaga Rd). Both are great and reasonably priced, but turnaround is slow unless you specifically ask.
Margharita's Taylor shop in East Greenbush.
Maria's Alterations
3434 Carman Road Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 355-0980
Maria altered my wedding dress. She was fantastic to work with from start to finish and was reasonably priced. I cannot personally speak to her ability to alter pants but whenever I was there she had women in and out with various types of clothing who all seemed pleased.
If you are in the Saratoga area, I have used The Saratoga Seamstress. She was wonderful. Here is her website, https://sites.google.com/site/saratogaseamstress/
Rodino's in Troy. It is old school but they know exactly what they are doing and they tailor my pants beautifully (went through the same thing when I lost weight due to training for 5Ks)
I recommend Maria's Sewing Center in Troy (123 North Greenbush Road, Troy, NY 12180)
She altered my suit- hemmed the pants, and took up the suit jacket sleeves (not trivial!). I picked up my suit a week later, thought the price was reasonable, and was very satisfied with the quality.
I second the vote for Erica's at Stena Cleaners. I've also had great work done by Jacques in Styuvesant Plaza
Ironically, I had a horrible experience at Maria's in Troy on North Greenbush Road. I found the staff to be incredibly rude and standoffish, although the quality of the work was pretty good.
Colonie cleaners right by the underpass between albany and colonie on central ave. she is a excellent tailor!!(but be ready to pay VERY expensive!!)
I had a bridesmaid dress ruined at Nitaya's Custom Sewing in Albany. Wouldn't trust her to hem a pair of pants.
I second for Maria's Sewing Center. We take all of our stuff there, and everyone we know does too. She does fantastic work at a reasonable price. You won't be sorry!
I definitely recommend Margharita's in EG. It's in VanDenHouten plaza on Columbia Turnpike, right by Spare Time Bowling. They did an amazing job with a very fine fabric on a gown and the price and turnaround time was very reasonable.
Marias alterations on Carmen road!!!! She is amazing! She has done everything for my family from wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses to dress pants and curtains! She is reasonable and can do anything.
I third the vote for Erica's – fast and friendly
Anna at European Tailoring in the Ten Eyck building on Pearl St.
Went to Maria's in late spring with two dresses. Husband picked them up due to my surgery. Went to put one on the morning of event and the inner layer of dress hadn't been hemmed – just the outer. Not happy. However I will probably take my 30 year old wedding dress to them to make christening gowns. Mistakes can happen to all businesses.
I highly recommend Cohoes Custom Tailors. It is in Cohoes right next to the Elks club. The woman who runs the place does a fantastic job. I get pants done there all the time and wouldn't go anywhere else.
Would recommend Tony the Tailor on Rt. 7 (just next to the big medical arts building on rt. 7 and wade rd. and directly across from the new State Troopers Barracks). He does a wonderful job, prices are excellent and has the best turnaround time. I have used him for many things over the years including pants alterations and he's a doll to work with. Here's his info: 749 Troy Schenectady Road Latham, NY 12110 (518) 785-0378
I like Executive Cleaners, in Stuyvesant Plaza. I've have a dress and three pairs of pants tailored, all with great results and fair pricing.
I would also recommend Tony the Tailor. He has been my tailor since I was 14 (short girl problems). He has shortened all of my hems, and made my tenth grade size 13 winter formal gown into a size 3 two years later for another formal I was attending after I'd lost a lot of weight. He is super sweet and his prices are great.
Tony the tailor in latham is the Best! One time we had to have a dress repaired right then and there and he did it in a hour. He has such a great turn around time for anything you bring to him, and he is so nice and his work is nothing short of exceptional!!
Rather than writing a new ARA, I'm going to jump in on this one and hope that someone sees it! I've never actually been to a tailor. I have 5-10 pairs of dress pants that are too long and I'm trying to figure out if it's worth getting them hemmed. Could someone give me an idea of average price per pair of pants?


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Fuji Finest 2.1 Women's Road Bike - 2016Ready for your next weekend ride? You might not be as ready as you think you are if you're not perfectly comfortable on your bike. That's right, riding a bike that isn't comfortable may mean a shorter ride or no ride at all. The Fuji Finest 2.1 road bike was created to handle rides both big and small, with comfort-road frame geometry, easy to use and durable components, and great styling to show off on the local scene during your weekend rides.
Once you settle in over the Finest 2.1's top tube, you'll realize it's compact. The benefits of a compact frame are many, but a few key bonuses are the shorter distance to the handlebar when seated, which alleviates neck, back and wrist strain, while increasing your ability to handle the bike with confidence. The shorter seat tube means greater standover height, so when you pull up to a stop sign you can easily step off the bike with plenty of safe clearance between you and the bike. Also, a shorter top tube means you'll be riding more upright. That means you'll get a greater view of the road ahead and any objects around your bike while your ride. The frame itself is made out of lightweight aluminum and the fork is made of both carbon and aluminum, which reduces the bike's weight and helps to smooth out the vibration from the road.
You'll quickly notice that the Shimano Claris shifters have a comfortable, ergonomic feel and with a quick flick of the wrist, you'll change gears, depending upon the grade of the road. The Finest 2.1 is outfitted with a pair of Vera Corsa wheels and wide, comfortable Vera Helios tires. All of these features rolled up into one bike makes it easy to see why the Finest is so popular on weekend rides.
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- Fuji A2-SL alloy frame is stiff, durable and lightweight
- Long and lean geometry gives you a more upright riding position for increased comfort
- FC-770 Cross carbon fiber fork is lightweight, smooths out road vibrations
- Dual pivot road brakes supply plenty of wheel slowing power
- Shimano Claris components provide accurate, reliable shifting performance in any conditions
- Alloy parts are durable and reliable
Fuji Finest 2.1 Women's Road Bike - 2016
- bottom bracket:
- FSA, sealed cartridge bearing
- brakes:
- Alloy dual pivot, 47mm-57mm reach
- cassette:
- SRAM PG-830, 11-32T, 8-speed
- chain:
- KMC HV700, 8-speed
- crankset:
- Fuji Forged Alloy, 50/34T
- fork:
- FC-770 carbon integrated with 1-1/8" alloy steerer
- frame:
- A2-SL compact alloy with hydroformed top tube & down tube, integrated head tube, double water bottle mounts, A2-SL alloy tapered seatstays/chainstays with rack mount, forged-road dropout with 1 eyelet and replaceable derailleur hanger
- front derailleur:
- Shimano Claris, 34.9mm clamp
- grips/tape:
- Oval Concepts 300, padded suede
- handlebar:
- Oval Concepts 300S, butted 6061 alloy, 31.8mm
- headset:
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- pedals:
- Aero road with clips and straps
- rack mounts:
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- rear derailleur:
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- saddle:
- Oval Concepts R300 Women's with steel rails
- seatpost:
- Oval Concepts 300, 3D-forged 6061 alloy, 27.2mm, double-bolt micro-adjust
- shifters:
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- stem:
- Oval Concepts 313, 6061 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, +/- 7degree
- tires:
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Volume IV - 2.7 Select Agents
Orientation and Training
Food and Drug Administration
Select agents are biological organisms or chemical toxins capable of causing great harm or potentially lethal disease. In contrast to traditional foodborne pathogens that typically cause self-limiting gastrointestinal illness, exposure to microbiological select agents can result in serious illness or death.
A. Objective
1. To become familiar with factors associated with the analysis of select agents in foods.
The website: http://www.cdc.gov/od/sap/docs/salist.pdf lists the select agents and toxins covered by federal regulation. FDA laboratories have received specialized training on working with microbiological select agents focusing on those microorganisms thought to have the most potential to be used as deliberate food contaminants. This specialized training is based on the guidelines presented in the current edition of the Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) written by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health and covers several components critical to the safe and secure handling of select agents including:
- Physical containment - Laboratory facilities must effectively contain select agents and the aerosols that could be produced during analytical manipulations. This is accomplished through design specifications of the facility and use of specialized equipment such as Biological Safety Cabinets; sealed centrifuge rotors and buckets and transport boxes.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes closed front laboratory gowns or jump suits, double gloves, shoe and hair covers and respiratory protection (N95 respirators or PAPRs).
- Biosafety practices are designed to contain aerosols and prevent release of the select agents.
- Methods to Identify Select Agents in various food matrices. Recovering select agents from foods can present unique challenges depending on the food type. Care must be exercised to contain aerosols during processing of the food prior to enrichment or biochemical analyses including preparation of nucleic acid templates for use in PCR and qPCR analyses.
- To become familiar with the federal regulations governing select agents.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regulates the possession, use, and transfer of select agents and toxins that pose a severe health threat to the public. Laboratories must obtain a Select Agent Permit (SAP) from the CDC to handle these organisms. Laboratories planning on working with or transferring microorganisms that are considered plant or animal pathogens must obtain a permit from the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). All laboratories must comply with federal regulations (42 C.F.R. Part 73, 7 C.F.R. Part 331, and 9 C.F.R. Part 121) regarding biosafety and security if they anticipate working with select agents.
B. Assignment/exercise
Refer to the following websites and C.F.R. sections for more information on select agents.
42 C.F.R. Part 73,
7 C.F.R. Part 331
9 C.F.R. Part 121
C. Questions
- What is a select agent?
- Name four areas of training necessary before handling select agents.
- Which agency regulates the use, possession and transfer of select agents capable of posing a serious public health threat?
- List the PPE required to work with select agents.


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Congratulations to SportsData LLC, The Latest API as a Product
Here at Mashery, we admire the trendsetting that our customers bring to their markets. This year, creating APIs as products is one of the ways we see customers pushing the envelope in their markets. APIs as products help companies scale across new channels at rapid speeds because they simplify how developers discover, use and compensate companies for their products via APIs. Today we congratulate SportsData LLC on their new API, and on delivering a significant advancement in how the sports industry is evolving how it offers data for apps, games and websites.
SportsData LLC aims to disrupt the fantasy sports and sports app data market by democratizing sports data APIs with the five principles of APIs as Products (Product, Price, Place, Promotion, People). It's a simple principle, really:
• Turn data into a product by offering APIs that give developers tiers of content based on their needs.
• Offer data through APIs at a standard price, so developers know exactly what they are getting and paying when they sign up.
• Give developers a destination where they can learn about your API, share ideas and ask questions to get the most from your API by learning and sharing answers.
• Get the word out by engaging with vehicles like sample data sets, which will help developers understand just what they can do with an API, and get the word out about its value out to developers wherever they are.
• Make your API about more than data. Show developers the face of the people behind your API. SportsData LLC's founders stand for exactly this.
By adopting the principles of API as a product, SportsData LLC is able to standardize their offering, and offer the best developer experience in the fantasy sports and sport enthusiast app development market today. Now that's what we call a recipe for disruption!


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Early voting is an easy way to beat all the hustle and bustle at the polls, and is a great option for people who aren't sure if they'll have time to stand in line on Election Day.
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