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More projects are being specified with environmentally friendly pavements. This one-day classroom based course trains experienced contractors about the differences of installing PICP vs. regular interlocking concrete pavement systems. The course is aimed at contractors who are presently doing residential and/or commercial concrete pavement installations and wish to move into the permeable pavement market. It is recommended (but not required) that participants have completed the ICPI Concrete Paver Installer Course prior to attending this course. A PICP Specialist designation may be earned by meeting additional requirements. 7 CE Hours offered
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Never retire: almost six weeks to the day after delivering his last cranky essay on 60 Minutes, writer and commentator Andy Rooney is dead of complications following minor surgery. He was 92, and had delivered exactly 1,097 of his trademark on-air bitch sessions.
It's hard to think of a television correspondent more American than Rooney: interminably cranky, perpetually confused, stubbornly opinionated, slightly bigoted, usually wrong, and strangely likable. Rooney wrote his first "television essay"—"Essay on Doors," natch—in 1964. (It was delivered by CBS correspondent Harry Reasoner). He joined 60 Minutes in 1977, and by 1979 had established himself at the end of every show with what CBS News describes as "wry, humorous and contentious television essays," more often than not just about whatever was annoying Andy Rooney that particular week. Sometimes, this was a good—even noble—thing:
No group was off limits for Rooney, especially CBS management and his own colleagues. Rooney poked fun at the "60 Minutes" correspondents on a regular basis in his essays, while he questioned CBS management on issues, such as layoffs and strikes, sometimes in his "60 Minutes" essays, but more often in his syndicated newspaper column for Tribune Media Services or in media interviews. During a Writers Guild of America strike against CBS, Rooney, though not in the union, supported it by not writing any "60 Minutes" pieces until the strike was settled. He publicly blamed CBS's troubles of the early 1990s on Chairman Laurence Tisch's cutbacks, daring Tisch to fire him.
And sometimes it was just Rooney being—in that supremely American way of his—a prick. This was, naturally, our favorite side of him:
When Associated Press television critic Frazier Moore wrote that Rooney should quit because his material was getting old, Rooney took Moore to task by broadcasting the newswire's New York phone number, exhorting his "60 Minutes" viewers to tell the writer what they thought of his opinion. The Associated Press logged over 7,000 calls in 48 hours, the vast majority in favor of Rooney.
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Last week, I talked a little bit about the Mediterranean diet and posted links to some of my favorite Mediterranean and Sephardic recipes. Writing that blog brought me back to a culinary trip I took in the summer of 2009, when I explored the Mediterranean food cultures of France and Italy. The unique flavors in this region are very special, and they have inspired my cooking ever since.
It seemed like wherever I went in Italy, the smell of fresh herbs was in the air—in particular, basil. I wouldn't be surprised if basil is considered the "national herb" of Italy. I tasted it everywhere– in salads, pasta dishes, soups, bruschetta, and in other more exotic dishes. The earthy, bright and pungent flavor of basil tastes like an Italian summer.
A thick sauce made from fresh basil, called pesto, is served throughout Italy, especially in the Liguria (Genoa) region where it originated. It was in Italy that my love affair with pesto began.
Here is what the Oxford Companion to Food has to say about pesto…
Pesto, the pride of the great Italian sea part of Genoa, is a thick sauce which is excellent with pasta or fish. It does not require cooking, but is one of those recipes where you have to add olive oil carefully and gradually to a mixture which you have pounded with a mortar; the pounded ingredients are garlic, pine nut kernels, grated parmesan cheese (or Sardo from Sardinia), salt, and fresh basil leaves. The flavor of basil is dominant.
Delicious, right? I'm getting hungry just thinking about it!
Traditionally pesto is made just as the Oxford Companion describes with fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, salt, and grated parmesan. Over the years chefs have taken liberties with the pesto concept, using sun dried tomatoes, different nuts, and a variety of herbs to change the flavor of the spread. While I have a particular fondness for the traditional version of pesto, it's fun to get creative and try new flavor combinations. Once you get the basic idea, pesto can be a really versatile cooking concept that will add an herby spring flavor to your everyday cooking!
Later this week, I'll be posting two fabulous dishes that include pesto. But first, I want to give you my recipes for the sauce itself. I'm sharing my recipes for both traditional pesto and a dairy-free pareve pesto that can be used with kosher meat dishes. I've also included some serving suggestions and cooking ideas, along with a few tips for storing the sauce and prolonging shelf life. This sauce is heart healthy, gluten free (with a certified GF pecorino or parmesan cheese), delicious, and so versatile. What's not to love??
Pesto is actually the word for "pounded," because the proper way to make it is pounding/grinding it with a heavy mortar and pestle. Most modern cooks don't "pound" their pesto anymore because it's laborious and time-consuming. I've given instructions here for making pesto with a food processor or blender. If you have the time and energy, by all means feel free to "pound" it the old fashioned way… it will taste even better!
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Learn the origins of healthy Italian basil pesto sauce. Includes two recipes for pesto, traditional and dairy-free. Kosher for Passover, Pareve.
Basil Pesto Ingredients (Dairy)
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 4 cups fresh basil leaves
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves roasted garlic (or 2 cloves unroasted)
- 1/2 fresh lemon, juiced (or more to taste)
- 1/2 cup grated pecorino or parmesan cheese (fresh grated is best)
- Salt to taste
Pareve Basil Pesto Ingredients (Dairy Free)
- 2/3 cup pine nuts
- 4 cups fresh basil leaves
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves roasted garlic (or 2 cloves unroasted)
- 1/2 tsp salt, or more to taste
- 1/2 fresh lemon, juiced (or more to taste)
Recipe Notes
You will also need: Food processor or strong blender.
Nutrition information is for Dairy option.
To Make Traditional Basil Pesto (Dairy):
If you are using roasted garlic, roast it prior to making your pesto. For instructions, click here: How to Roast Garlic. Warm a skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts to the skillet. Stir them continuously until they're toasted golden brown. Remove from heat.
Add toasted pine nuts to a food processor along with 4 cups of fresh, clean basil leaves.
Pulse the nuts and leaves together into small pieces. Scrape the sides of the processor.
Add 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil along with the garlic, and lemon juice.
Process again, scraping the sides periodically, until the mixture becomes creamy.
Scrape basil mixture into a mixing bowl.
Stir in the grated cheese…
…adding more olive oil if desired, to create a smooth paste.
Some people like a thicker pesto, while others prefer a more liquid pesto for drizzling. If you'd like a more liquid texture, add more olive oil by the tablespoon and stir till you get the texture you want. Add more salt to taste, if needed (taste first, you may not need any if your cheese is on the salty side).
This pesto is dairy. If keeping kosher, make sure you use it with vegetarian, fish, or dairy dishes only (certain Jewish traditions do not mix dairy and fish).
To Make Pareve Basil Pesto (Dairy Free):
Warm a skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts to the skillet. Stir them continuously until they're toasted golden brown. Remove from heat.
Add toasted pine nuts to a food processor along with 4 cups of fresh, clean basil leaves.
Pulse the nuts and leaves together into small pieces. Scrape the sides of the processor.
Add ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil along with the remaining ingredients.
Process again until the mixture becomes creamy, scraping the sides periodically, till you achieve the texture you desire.
Some people like a thicker pesto, while others prefer a more liquid pesto for drizzling. If you'd like a more liquid texture, add more olive oil by the tablespoon and continue to process till you get the texture you want. Add more salt to taste, if desired.
This pesto is pareve (neutral), so it can be served kosher with either meat or dairy dishes.
Here is a list of ways that you can use pesto to add fresh, herby flavor to your cooking! If you're keeping kosher, use the regular basil pesto for vegetarian/dairy/fish dishes, and the pareve pesto sauce for meat dishes. Vegan cooks will want to use the pareve pesto. Note: Certain Jewish traditions do not mix fish and cheese.
If you have more pesto serving ideas, be sure to share them with us by leaving them in the Comments section below! 🙂
…Use pesto as a pasta sauce (instructions for this under "The Shiksa's Pesto Tips")
…Roast or grill fresh vegetables, then spread pesto on top.
…Use as a sandwich or panini spread.
…Spread it on fish before grilling.
…Use it as a meat marinade—great for chicken.
…Dillute with olive oil and drizzle it on your favorite salad.
…Spread it on pizza dough with parmesan and bake.
…Mix it into mayonnaise to create an herbed basil mayo spread.
…Stir it into soup for added flavor.
…Add it to a vegetable omelet.
…Mix it into a fresh heirloom tomato salad.
…Add to cooked rice or risotto.
…Blend it into hummus for an herby basil hummus spread.
I use roasted garlic in my pesto because I like the mellower flavor, plus it's easier on the stomach. Use raw garlic for a stronger flavor and more "bite." You can also use a combination of raw and roasted garlic. To learn how to roast garlic, click here.
Pesto can be made ahead one day before serving. Cover the pesto with ¼ inch of extra virgin olive oil and refrigerate (no longer than 24 hours).
If making the dairy version of pesto, don't add the cheese to the basil mixture until just before you're ready to serve. This makes the pesto taste fresher.
You can also freeze pesto, which is a great way to stock up for the winter. If freezing the dairy version, do not add cheese before freezing. Scrape the pesto into the squares of an ice cube tray and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze the pesto "cubes," then pop them out and wrap them individually and tightly in plastic wrap. When ready to use, thaw them and add them to your favorite pasta or soup. If making the dairy version, add cheese to thawed pesto in equal amounts (1 cube of pesto = equivalent amount of cheese), adding olive oil as needed to liquify the texture.
If you're serving pesto as a pasta sauce, add a little bit of the pasta cooking water to the pesto to create a more liquid sauce. You can also add butter for creaminess if it's a dairy dish. Delicious over linguini or angel hair (capellini) pasta.


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I had the chance to attend the Coachella festival just outside of Palm Springs earlier this year, and it was definitely a fantastic place for people-watching. The London version–Glastonbury–was this past weekend and it looks like the same grungy/boho/hipster look was again in full effect. Besides the ubiquitous jean short-shorts, celebs like Emma Watson (left) and Sienna Miller were spotted in multiple bracelets, long-strapped bags (like Emma's LV) and fabulous belts.
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A police standoff that lasted four hours ended with officers carrying a Gastonia man from his home to a waiting ambulance.
A police standoff that lasted four hours ended with officers carrying a Gastonia man from his home to a waiting ambulance.
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A call about a man threatening to kill himself sent Gaston County police to a mobile home at 189 Snowshoe Court in the Crowders Mountain area around 8:39 a.m. Tuesday.
Harold Randy Phillips barricaded himself inside before the incident ended around 12:45 p.m., police said. Police told neighbors to leave. Many watched the scene unfold from a nearby hillside, some frightened for their homes and pets left behind.
This is not the first time Phillips, 51, has sparked a police standoff.
In September 2010, a similar clash at the same trailer ended with Phillips being removed, said Capt. W.S. Melton. He was charged with assault on a female, assault by pointing a gun and a probation violation at the time.
When officers arrived Tuesday, they spoke with Phillips� wife who said their 33-year-old daughter, Jessica Ann Aguilar, was still inside the home. She ultimately escaped.
But police said Phillips will be charged with second-degree kidnapping because he would not allow her to leave.
Tuesday�s standoff ended with armed officers in camouflage and helmets trying unsuccessfully to make contact with Phillips.
They approached the trailer in an armored vehicle and fired chemical gas inside. Then police entered the home to retrieve Phillips.
He was taken to Gaston Memorial Hospital, but police say he was not injured. The hospital visit was a precaution, according to authorities.
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Police say Aguilar told them her father poured gasoline on himself and inside the trailer.
Neighbors said they heard a loud noise, similar to a gunshot, come from near the trailer around 8:30 a.m. Melton said officers have no information suggesting a shot was fired or that Phillips was armed.
�It�s pretty scary, the fact that we have two daughters and that somebody can commit something crazy without knowing they can harm other people,� said Karen Perez, who lives near Phillips.
Vickie Barker lives two trailers down from Phillips and she said she was asked to leave her home at 10:20 a.m. She saw an officer telling some of her neighbors to go.
�I opened the door and hollered at him. I said, 'Do I need to leave here?'� Barker said. �And he said, �Yes. Go to the top of the hill. Put on something warm or call somebody to come get you.��
When the standoff ended, the Gaston County Police bomb squad checked what appeared to be fishing line running from a wooded area to a locked storage building at the home.
No explosives were found.
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Geographic Distribution
Northern Australia to Japan including Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Indonesia as far west as Sri Lanka.
These octopus are bottom dwellers inhabiting sandy and silty areas in shallow coral reefs, tidepools, and clumps of algae at depths of 0-20 m (0-66 ft).They hide in rock crevices, inside empty seashells, and in discarded bottles and cans.
Physical Characteristics
Greater blue-ringed octopuses have a soft sac-like body and eight sucker-covered arms. Their body background color at rest is usually tan to dark yellow. or occasionally gray. Up to 25 faint blue rings as large as 8 mm (0.3 in) in diameter cover the dorsal surface, mantle, and extend out over the arms. The center of each ring is usually a dark brown color. Each ring has a dark blurred edge, containing some of the chromatophores that cause color changes when the animal is stressed. At such a time the, faint blue rings change to a brilliant iridescent blue that often seem to glow. A short blue line runs through the eyes. The body is often covered with papillae that give it a rough appearance.
The body of H. lunulata is about the size of a grape seed at birth and that of a golf ball at maturity. Adults are usually less than 5 cm (1.97 in) long with arms to 7 cm (2.8 in) when extended. They weigh 10 to 100 g, avg. 55 g (0.35-3.5 oz, avg. 1.9 oz). Females are slightly larger than males.
Blue-ringed-octopuses hunt during the day. They eat small crabs, hermit crabs, shrimp, and occasionally small fishes: however, they are primarily crab-eaters. Ambush predators, they usually pounce on their hard-shelled prey trap it with their arms and use their sharp parrot-like beak to pierce a hole in the prey's shell or exoskeleton. Venomous saliva is then dribbled into the wound. (Envenomization differs from that used by rattlesnakes which inject their toxic saliva.) When the prey is paralyzed, the predatory octopus uses its beak to tear off and eat the softer parts of the animal. Enzymes in its saliva partially digests the remaining flesh which the octopus sucks out, leaving the shell behind. Reports that this species sprays venom into the surrounding water to paralyze prey are still under investigation.
These octopus begin to reproduce when they are less than a year old. Sexes are separate. An interested male typically pounces on a female (and often other males) and tries to insert his hectocotylus into the female's mantle cavity while holding onto her mantle. During the initial pounce by the male, the female may display her bright blue rings. If the male succeeds, he releases spermatophores into her mantle cavity. Shortly after mating, the female lays 50 to 100 eggs. Studies have shown that the eggs contain venom. The female broods the eggs under her mantle in a cluster on her arms for about 30 days. She usually does not eat during the brooding period. The eggs hatch into 4 mm (0.16) long planktonic "paralarva". The larvae swim freely in the ocean for about a month gaining weight. They then settle to the ocean floor where they live out their life span. The female dies shortly after the eggs hatch.
Blue-ringed octopuses are not aggressive. They usually remain in crevices among rocks, inside shells, and even in discarded bottles and cans. They emerge only to hunt food or look for a mate.
As blue-ringed octopus evolved, they partially lost their defensive ability to ink as their ink sac became smaller and smaller. Today's juveniles can still ink but the ink sac greatly reduces in size as the octopus grows.
Blue-ringed octopus have very toxic venom, tetrodotoxin, that is produced in two posterior salivary glands by symbiotic bacteria. This venom is more toxic than of any land animal. Research studies are being done in an effort to learn how the bacteria are acquired and whether blue-ringed octopuses lose their toxin producing capability when removed from the wild to a protected environment such as an aquarium. It has been confirmed that blue-ringed octopuses are immune to the venom of their own and that of other pygmy octopus.
Not a great deal is known about how long these octopuses live, but they are believed to have a life span of about a year.
Blue-ringed octopuses are not listed on the IUCN Red List nor are they protected.
Special Notes
Blue-ringed octopuses get their common name from their blue rings. The 'greater' part of the common name of H. lunulata comes not from its body size, but from the size of the blue rings on its dorsal surface and arms.
The blue-ringed octopus has been featured in several films and TV shows; the James Bond movie, Octopussy, where the tattoo of the octopus indicted a secret order of male bandits and smugglers; the TV movie, Profiles; and in the novel State of Fear.


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In a recent voyage to one of the deepest parts of the Pacific Ocean, scientists have turned up something fishy: Numerous rare species of fish, as well as some new to science—including the oddly named eelpout. (Related pictures: "Odd Sea Creatures Found at Volcanoes, Canyons.")
A joint expedition between the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), a New Zealand ocean-research company, and the University of Aberdeen in Scotland, set out on the RV Kaharoa to survey the seafloor of the southwestern Pacific.
The boat traveled to the Kermadec Islands (map), located halfway between New Zealand's North Island and the country of Tonga. The islands are located near the Kermadec Trench, which plunges over 32,963 feet (10,047 meters) below the ocean's surface and is one of the deepest points on Earth.
Surveying life so far beneath the surface is no easy task. In this expedition, the scientists used a combination of baited fish traps and cameras that they let fall to the ocean floor. Over seven days, the scientists collected over a hundred specimens and took more than 6,500 photos.
"The amount of data recovered during the survey was considerable. A lot can be learnt and achieved by using fairly basic equipment in the deep sea," voyage leader Alan Jamieson of the University of Aberdeen said in a statement.
Eelpouts and Rattails
Besides the eelpout—a long, eel-like fish that frequently lives at the bottom of the ocean—the researchers also found fish that hadn't been known to live in this area of the Pacific, as well as a fish that hadn't been seen in the area in a century.
For instance, first caught off New Zealand in the 1870s, the cosmopolitan rattail (Coryphaenoides armatus) has been spotted at a number of deep-ocean sites around the world, but researchers hadn't seen it near New Zealand since its initial discovery. (Test your knowledge of the ocean's extremes.)
"A voyage such as this is testament to how feasible scientific research in the deep sea has become. It is no longer the inaccessible, out-of-reach, part of the world it once was," Jamieson said in a statement.
"The technological challenges of the past no longer exist, and shouldn't limit our responsibility to learn about and understand the deep sea to help ensure the long term health of the deep oceans, one of the largest environments on earth."
In the Shadow of a Supergiant?
The scientists also surveyed a large number of amphipods, a type of crustacean that lacks a hard outer shell. In 2012 in the same area, the team discovered a "supergiant" amphipod that was ten times larger than other known species.
In an interview with the BBC, Jamieson described it as "a bit like finding a foot-long cockroach." (See more pictures of the supergiant amphipod).
"The results from this deep exploration are giving us a much better understanding of biodiversity in the deep sea around New Zealand, and enable us to better assess potential risks to the ecosystem from future climate change and even human activities which may include seabed mining," NIWA's principal scientist Malcolm Clark said in a statement.
Samples of the specimens will be housed at Te Papa, New Zealand's national museum in Wellington.


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Want to know what Barack Obama thinks about net neutrality? John McCain's views on white space spectrum? Good luck learning about that during any of this fall's official debates. But we're reasonably sure these and other issues will come up via a semi-formal debate the two campaigns are starting up today -- via Twitter.
Here are the pretty loose ground rules for the event, organized by Andrew Rasiej's Personal Democracy Forum: Sometime today, moderator Ana Marie Cox will start lobbing questions to two officially sanctioned stand-ins for the rival campaigns -- Mike Nelson, who's advising the Obama campaign on tech issues, and Liz Mair, online communcations director for the Republican National Committee. The debate is supposed to focus exclusively on tech, so if you're looking for arguments about Iraq or campaign financing, you're going to be disappointed. But since it's completely in the hands of Ana Marie, best known as the original Wonkette, we're betting it's going to be quite lively.
How to play along: You can "follow" all three particpants via Twitter (we've linked to each one above). Or you can search for their Tweets on Summize, using the "#pdfdebate" tag as a search term. Third option: A "Tweetboard" which lays out all of the players, side-by-side.
The event kicks off some time this evening, and is supposed to run through the weekend, at least. It's tied to PDF 2008, Andrew's impressive two-day tech-meets-politics conference, which kicks off Monday. Bonus for SAI readers: $100 off the $695 ticket price. Register online and enter "SAI" as the promotion code.
*Update: Initial conclusion after the first evening's set of questions - great concept, poor execution. Love the notion of forcing the candidates - or their proxies, in this case - to confine their answers to brief responses. But it's nearly impossible to follow a discussion between three different Twitters - it's like flipping between three different TV channels.
You can get the most info and least headaches by watching here, but it's still a frustrating experience. We hope this can get fixed on the fly (how?) and if not, we hope someone tackles the problem for the next go-round.


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Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Clancy | 1 week old
So, we decided to go a different route.
Meet Clancy.
Well, one of these puppies will be Clancy. We decided to get a Goldendoodle, the most hypo-allergenic dog that we could find. (My mom has a goldendoodle -- the sweetest dog EVER -- so I can attest to the fact that my allergies aren't bad at all when I stay with her).
I say one of the little guys will be Clancy because we're not sure yet which one will be ours. Another family has first dibs and will be choosing their puppy (blue or green) at 6 weeks of age. The other will be ours.
We're expecting Clancy to come home sometime in early June. Understandably, we're a bit nervous about getting our first dog ... especially with him being a puppy. But with Quilt Mom* still a stay-at-home mom for now, we figured it's the best time to get him trained and acclimated to life with our family.
Any tips or words of advice as we embark on this adventure?
* Speaking of Quilt Mom, I'm trying to convince her to write a guest post on my blog sometime soon ... !
How cool are these blocks?
Caution, swappers! Sneak preview ahead!
Sorry for the terribly dark picture quality, but I really like the way these are turning out. Experienced swappers, am I on the right track here?
Stay tuned ... all will be revealed ... ... ...
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Quilt-a-Long | Fabrics Selected
Inspired by Anina, I decided to use Full Moon Forest fabrics (designed by the fabulous Ms. Tula Pink who, by the way, reads my blog, thankyouverymuch!!!).
I love the colors of these fabrics and think they'll look great against a white background.
My (probably overly ambitious) plan is this:
Each week, I will make that week's block from both Quilt-a-Long I and Quilt-a-Long II. That way, at the end, I will either have two quilt tops, or I can combine all of the blocks from both rounds into one quilt top ... if it looks OK, of course. You see, this second round happens to have 12 setting blocks, which I think I will try to replace with the 12 blocks from last round (since the blocks from both rounds finish at 12.5").
That probably sounds more complicated than it needs to be, but I'll just cross that bridge when I get to it.
Think I can handle two blocks per week?
Monday, April 28, 2008
HELP! Your scraps needed!
OK, so I know this is a long shot, but if I can't put out a request for help on my blog, then what good is having one? I'm hoping some of you ALQS'ers might be able to help me out.
I am on the hunt for some scraps of three specific fabrics (pictured above) to work into my ALQS swap quilt. One is from Heather Bailey's Freshcut line, and the dots are from Amy Butler's Lotus line. All would work great in my plan.
Unfortunately, none of my local shops carry these, and I don't want to meet the minimum yardage to place an online order. I need at least two strips measuring 2" x 11" (or larger) of each, or a larger scrap from which these pieces can be cut. I'd be happy to reimburse postage and/or send you some scraps from my stash. Can anyone help??
Swap Blocks DONE!
And here are some fun shots from last week:
Friday, April 25, 2008
Happy Friday!
Have a great weekend!
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Penny Pincher Block Swap
As I mentioned in my last post, I've been keeping busy this week with my first block swap. I've been watching the about.com forums to see if there was a swap I was interested in joining and this one caught my eye. I couldn't decide if I wanted to join but finally fell off the fence last week. The only problem? The blocks are due to the swapper by April 30th. I didn't give myself too much time.
I purchased my fabric late last week and washed, pressed and cut everything over the weekend. I also made all of the half-square triangles over the weekend. My plan for this week was to complete 4 blocks per night for a total of 20 blocks ready to send on Saturday morning. The piecing's not too difficult, but more time consuming than I was expecting.
It's probably the most traditional type of quilt that I'll make, but getting involved in the swap scene is fun. My only concern is that my blocks will be "up to snuff" -- this is the first time that I feel like someone else is relying on the quality of my work. And with this being my first swap, I am not sure of the level of precision that is expected. (I'm pretty please with how most of the blocks are turning out anyway, so maybe I shouldn't be too concerned).
You can see the color scheme in the pictures -- everyone is using reds, whites and blues. We're supposed to stay close to the color values of the American flag. Of course, everyone's block will be different, so my quilt top will be made up of 12 different blocks with different fabrics used. I'm excited for it to look like a real patchwork-style quilt and, if I like it, it may go to my son for his new "big boy bed". Pattern can be found here. (Great site, by the way, but be sure to turn the volume on your computer down.)
I'd love to get more involved in swapping ... the collaborative nature is really cool, but I'll be sure to give myself more time next time. I'd also LOVE to get involved with something like this. Those ladies are SO inspiring.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Topic of conversation at our house this week...
Are we crazy? All you dog people out there, please send your encouraging words ... because our family and friends all think we're nuts for even considering getting a dog. (They're not dog people).
Keeping me busy this week are some blocks that I committed to making for this swap. I jumped in late and I have to make 20 blocks in 8 days. In my first blog post, lisajo warned me that swaps can be addictive ... she was right! I was drawn to this one because we're about to buy my son his first "big boy bed", and I think this red, white and blue quilt would be great for a boy.
I'll post pictures as soon as I break long enough to take some ...
Monday, April 21, 2008
How happy are they?!
Hope you had a nice Monday!
Happy Birthday Weekend
It started out with breakfast on Saturday at the farmer's market, followed by a party at The Little Gym:
Sunday was spent outside enjoying his special present from Mom & Dad, and the weekend ended with our nightly ritual of Dad telling the story of the 3 little pigs ... I do a mean Big Bad Wolf!:
Happy Birthday, little buddy! I can hardly believe it's been 2 years since the day we brought him home:
Spaceboy Turning Twenty Quilt
In the meantime, I wanted to share another work in progress.
Three of my cousins' children all have birthdays coming up in May & June. This year, one of the boys is turning 3 and the other two are turning 1. We decided that each boy would get something homemade this year ... so I have embarked on a project I like to call "3 months, 3 boys, 3 birthdays, 3 quilts, oh cr*p!" OK, so that last part isn't so much part of the name as it is how I'm feeling right now!
The good news is that one of the quilt tops is done (above and below), another is very much in progress (blogged here), and the third is already all planned out with the fabric purchased and cut, just not pieced.
This first one follows the "Turning Twenty" pattern, as recommended by the teacher of our Beginning Quilting class as an easy quilt for a beginner. She had made a beautiful quilt from this pattern out of Amy Butler's Nigella fabrics and showed it off at one of our classes. It looked pretty easy, so I wanted to give it a try.
I picked out some Prints Charming fabric featuring rocketships and spaceboy themes ... suitable for a little boy, no? I remember reading about this line back in the fall and had been keeping my eyes and ears open for it to officially "launch" -- well, it must have come out to little or no fanfare, because I stumbled across a fat quarter bunch in an Etsy shop. This fabric is so nice -- both the patterns and the feel of the fabric -- that I'm really surprised there hasn't been more "buzz" around it.
Anyhow, I got some fat quarters and picked up some coordinating Kona Cotton solids at Joann's and cut and pieced the whole top in one weekend. It was extremely easy and I think the pattern is great for fabrics with large designs on them. I could see this becoming a "go to" pattern for a quick gift or to feature favorite fabrics.
The thing turned out to be a LOT larger than I was expecting. In fact, after finishing the blocks, I considered not using them all and making the top at least a row or two shorter in both directions. I'm afraid that even a 3-year old won't be able to even lift this thing once it's put together and quilted! But I decided to make it full size -- want to know why? Because having some leftover blocks would represent yet another unfinished project, and I wouldn't be able to rest until I bought more fabrics to complete it and figured out someone to give it to. So basically, I'm making the poor kid a humongo blanket because I didn't want to feel like I had "unfinished business"! Is that selfish of me?
I'm kind of intimidated to even try to quilt this thing, it's so big. And I haven't bought a backing yet. Any ideas?
So here's another completed top that's sitting folded up in my house. Are you sensing a pattern here? I love picking out the fabric, the pattern, cutting it up, piecing it all together ... but I get stuck at the basting part. It could be because I don't have a room big enough to lay everything out on the floor. Or it could be because of the 3 slipped discs in my back, and the fear of crawling around on the floor. Either way, I need to get over it or figure out an alternative ... my unfinished projects are creating a logjam!
Friday, April 18, 2008
Working with Solids
I'm anxious to see how this one turns out. I go back and forth between really liking it and thinking it's not appropriate for a 1-year old. What do you think?
I really went off the grid and grabbed random items from all around the department, instead of sticking to a collection like I normally do. I guess that's how the "real" quilters do it. : )
I think I'll stick to collections for a while.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Enjoying the Spring Weather
Shout Out to LAL
My sister-in-law recently shared with us the wonderful news that she and her husband are expecting their second child later this year. Yeah! We are SO excited for them and my wife and I have already started tossing ideas around about what we can make for the new arrival. Of course, I won't be able to blog about it because she's one of my first (only?) readers.
Congrats, L!
Flip a Coin, Amy Butler style
I am happy to report that it was pretty easy to put this one together. I can see myself making more of these -- I think with the right fabrics, it really 'sings'. We're actually thinking of giving this one as a wedding gift to a cousin who will be married in July ... provided the final product turns out OK after the quilting and binding, of course. The mag called for stitching in the ditch on either side of the striped sections, quilting some X's in the 'coin' section, and a cable-knit design up the large columns.
I think it will be tough to give this one away. Actually, I think the tough part will be prying it out of my wife's fingers ... she really loves it ...
Mendhi Brick Path Quilt
I made a HUGE rookie error when piecing this quilt. I painstakingly and methodically laid out every single individual brick on our living room floor one day, just to make sure I liked the distribution of color. Well, see if you can follow me here: when I had all of the columns pieced and was ready to put them all together, I laid column 1 on top of column 2, and instead of sewing along the left side (which was the seam that was supposed to be in the middle), I mistakenly sewed up the right side. And I did it again and again, until I had a bunch of sets of 2 columns put together. Then I continued to make the same mistake while putting the whole top together. The result had a lot more of like colors touching than was my original goal. But it certainly didn't bother me enough to rip it all out. I'll just pretend it was random placement!
This is really beautiful fabric; it's a shame it was discontinued so soon. I still have a TON of it left, but I'm not rushing to use it this time. The right thing will come along ...
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Some Cool Bags
As I've mentioned, my wife has really become quite the bag maker with her machine. She picked it up very quickly and has made some beautiful bags. Recently, I've purchased a couple of Jelly Rolls but haven't yet found a quilt pattern that I'm interested in trying out with them ... so I decided to try this bag thing out.
I picked up a copy of this pattern from Bunny Hill Designs and decided to make a few. I already completed one and sent it to my mom up in Brooklyn, but didn't get a picture of it before shipping it off. The ones pictured here are not completed yet, but I'm planning on giving the two Swell bags to my beautiful grandmothers for Mother's Day. The Za Za one might go to our sister-in-law.
I think I might just leave the bag-making to my wife. I kind of wish I had kept the Swell fabrics for a blanket.
My First Swap
Here's something I was playing around with once I signed up for the swap:
But, I just received my partner's information and I think this comes too close to one of her stated dislikes. So, back to the drawing board. No worries, I think I already know how I'm going to proceed, and it lines up quite nicely with what she said she likes!
Maybe I'll save my original idea for something Fall or back-to-school related ...
Travel-themed Happy Hour Quilt
I actually started a quilt using batik fabrics in primary rainbow colors, mostly because I was eager to try out the Disappearing Nine Patch technique seen here. In fact, I grossly overestimated how much fabric I'd need and I probably cut enough squares to make a king-sized quilt.
However, I was in JoAnn's one day and came across a new line of fabrics featuring a travel theme (I think it's a M'Liss Rae collection). I was inspired to start over from scratch because our friend had decided on decorating his living room with a travel theme, highlighting photos and collections from his many travels around the country and around the world.
I was originally going to make the pattern featured on the cover of the book, but the travel collection featured a lot of large prints, and I was nervous to cut them up and piece them back together again, knowing they'd never match up. So, I switched to the Triple Treat patter from the same book ... similar technique and look, but it keeps the large cuts intact (and, as an added bonus, calls for less cutting and piecing!).
One of the reasons I'm proud of this quilt is because only about 50% of the fabrics are from the collection; for the other pieces, I chose solids and other patterns from the wall. It's easy to make a whole quilt out of a single collection that you like, but there's something satisfying in selecting things yourself that all work together so nicely. Making it even sweeter, the copper and green colors I selected match his living room furniture perfectly ... which he purchased after I bought all the fabrics!
I promise I was going to try to traditionally baste and bind this quilt, but I ran out of time. So, the night before we were to gift it, I sewed the pieces right sides together and flipped it out, same as I did with the Brick Path quilt. I then sewed a 2" border around all four edges, giving the illusion of a border, before "echo quilting" 1/4" on either side of every vertical and horizontal seam. Not sure if you'll be able to see it in the picture, but it resulted in a nice checkerboard pattern on the back.
Ready to be gifted!
My First Project: Amy Butler's Brick Path Quilt
It took me a while to cut out all the bricks, and while I don't remember exactly what I was doing wrong, I know I certainly made it a whole lot more difficult than it needed to be. It was a great project for a first-timer, though. I meticulously laid out the entire quilt top before piecing it, making sure that at least one color from each brick flowed into the next. (Yes, I'm that kind of person).
Piecing the top was a great orientation to my wife's machine. I finally got it all together, butchered it with a pair of scissors in an attempt to square it up, laid it right sides together and flipped it out after sewing it together (is this called "birthing" the quilt? I thought I read that somewhere ...).
Anyhow, it is far from perfect, and I am sure that any experienced quilter would wince upon closer inspection. There's a lot of bunching, especially in the middle. (Common rookie error, I'm sure: I stitched in the ditch starting on the sides and worked my way inward, towards the middle). And I learned to avoid striped fabrics for backing ... my stitching in the ditch and the stripes on the back nowhere near match up.
But my wife loves it -- she insisted on keeping it and snuggles with it every night in front of the TV. And I love it, too -- I'm very proud of it and still love all of the patterns and colors.
Not bad for a first project, eh?
(Oh, and here's my photography assistant, insisting on getting in on the shoot!)
I started this blog because I joined my first swap (see sidebar -- thanks, Kate!), and I've noticed that most internet swaps prefer that the participants have a blog of some sort. But I am excited that it represents my emergence from lurker status to one of involvement and interaction. Who knows where it will lead, but I am excited to poke around a bit, get involved, and maybe make a few new friends.
First, the stats: I am 33 years old and married to my college sweetheart, with whom I have 3 beautiful and remarkable children. Our twin girls are 3 1/2, and our son will turn 2 next week. Yes, we have our hands full and are exhausted 110% of the time. My hobbies keep me sane. I was born & raised in Brooklyn, NYC, and moved to North Carolina for college. I have both my BA and MBA from UNC-Chapel Hill (and yes, I am still mourning our Final Four loss last week). I work in the field of Brand Management & Design and have worked in the snack food, apparel, and home improvement industries ... today, I am working at a small but powerful technology company here in Raleigh.
One thing that has become very clear is that I am not the stereotypical quilter. First of all, I'm a guy. There are not too many of us poking around these parts -- in fact, I think I've come across one, maybe two crafy blogs written by men. And I get a huge kick out of the assumed "hey ladies" on almost all of the blogs I read! No bother ... in my mind, it's a creative outlet. Plain and simple, I love to make beautiful things, and to admire the beautiful things made by others. No different from photography, or painting, or woodworking -- all perfectly acceptable as hobbies for men -- right?
It all started when I bought my wife a sewing machine about two years ago. She was a new stay-at-home mom with twin babies and another on the way and, like I said earlier, needed a hobby to stay sane. I think she had grand ideas of making all of the kids' clothes (still hasn't happened), but she really sparked to making all types of bags and purses. She also signed up for a beginning quilting class at our local sewing store. I started getting really excited when I started to see the fabrics she was bringing home from the store -- Amy Butlers, Joel Dewberries. My head immediately started spinning with the possibilities.
I started asking her to show me how to work the machine, and slowly started going with her to pick out fabrics for her bags and quilts. (P.S. Ever try fabric shopping with two 2-year olds and a newborn? It's ... interesting). I was hooked. I started messing around with some easy patterns -- my first attempt was Amy Butler's free Brick Path pattern -- and even though I made a TON of mistakes, I'm still proud that I completed it, and my wife uses it almost every night when she cuddles up to watch TV. I messed around with a few more easy patterns, learning something new each time and (in my own estimation) dramatically improving in a relatively short time.
This past Christmas, my wife signed us both up for a Beginning Quilting class, and I learned a bunch of the tips and tricks of the trade ... and now know some of the mistakes I made on my first few projects. I am in the process of finishing up the quilting and binding of the quilt I made in that class.
Pictures and posts of all of my projects (so far) on their way.
Wow, first post ... pretty long. Sorry about that. Better self-editing in the future!


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Weekly Wire: the Global Forum
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cissou wrote:Well I'm lost. I just can't see any error or flaw.
Here is how I read the shell :
Line 1 : remove the file called OK
Line 2 : replace eval in the file exec.php with safeeval in a file called tmp, and then creating a file called OK
Line 3 : if a file called OK exists, proceed
Line 4 : remove exec.php ; rename tmp and call it exec.php
Line 5 : end if
I don't have any Unix machine and cannot test the shell, but it should be working, right ? Aside from some quotes that I'd replace with strongs ('), and the -E command that seems useless, that looks legit.
Maybe the -E is a hint that could lead us to think that there is something ELSE to be fixed in the .php file (and indeed, the PHP script seems very odd. If cmd2 is empty, then eval() it ? eval the empty string ??!)
Any hint very welcome
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Edelbrock's new Victor two-piece intake manifolds are designed for racing small-block Chevrolet engines utilizing conventional port cylinder heads, including All Pro 11-degree and 13-degree, Dart 12.5-degree/15-degree/16-degree/18-degree, and Brodix 13-degree/13.5-degree/15-degree/16-degree/ 18-degree series heads.
"These manifolds can be machined by professional porters and engine builders to fit multiple cylinder head bore spacing and block deck height combinations and will save the racer a lot of money in the process," stated Edelbrock Engineer, Rod Sokoloski. Sokoloski and the engineering team achieved the savings through a unique two-piece design that allows porting work to be done in both the plenum and runners, quickly and accurately, without having to saw the intake in two and then weld it back together.
The two halves are securely sealed by a 3/32-inch nitrile O-ring seal and fastened together with 5/16-inch shoulder fasteners. You can see the channel in the bottom righthand photo.
Multiple options are available and include a standard and plus-0.550-inch flange to accommodate most deck heights. There are two internal metal thicknesses to provide plenty of material for the porting process. The standard internal metal thickness version is ideal for hand porting and the "CNC" version includes (plus-0.100-inch) of material added to the plenum and runners, making it ideal for custom CNC porting and 4.5-inch bore space heads, like Brodix's new 13-degree head. Valley plates are also available with standard and plus-0.550-inch flange thickness to accommodate 4.4- and 4.5-inch bore spacing and 9.025- and 9.325-inch deck height blocks. Additional applications are coming soon for symmetrical port race heads, including SB2 (4.4 bore space), ROX (4.5 bore space), Brodix BD series (spread port), and Dart 9-degree cylinder heads.


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Orville "Butch" and Peggy Eisel recently celebrated 25 years of marriage.
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The couple has five children between them—Chad Miller of Wichita, Kan., Scott and Roseann Miller of Morenci, Lee Eisel of Delta, Ohio, Eric and Jayne Eisel of Custar, Ohio, and Lance and Katie Eisel of Lyons, Ohio. They also have nine grandchildren.
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Dugas JC, Cuellar TL, Scholze A, Ason B, Ibrahim A, Emery B, Zamanian JL, Foo LC, McManus MT, Barres BA. Dicer1 and miR-219 Are required for normal oligodendrocyte differentiation and myelination. Neuron. 2010 Mar 11;65(5):597-611. PubMed.
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These papers contain nice work. Since the work comes "in stereo" in a great journal, it seems all the more significant. It's rare but not unprecedented to see such similar cutting-edge research from two excellent labs.
I think these data are potentially very important. They harken back to a classical, almost a decade-old paradigm for miRNAs, namely that they are somewhat like bookmarks for a developmental stage of a particular cell lineage. miRNAs were discovered in animals in the context of the heterochronic developmental pathway in worm. Here the miRNAs regulated transcription factors, for example, the worm gene lin-14, and thus exerted a great impact on cell and organism phenotype.
In the meantime, expectations for miRNAs have broadened in terms of CNS roles, as it has been shown that miRNAs can exist as dynamic regulators of cell function in addition to assisting in the progression or maintenance of developmental states. However, both papers by Zhao et al. and Dugas et al. in Neuron suggest that the paradigm of developmental pathways needs to be kept in mind in the mammalian CNS in which miRNAs regulate transcription factors for stage-specific lineage specificity.
One thing I note about these miRNAs is that they are considered in these papers to be "oligodendrocyte-specific." This gives me pause. miR-338 was isolated from primary rat cerebral cortical cultures (Kim et al., 2004), and we have found that miR-219 is relatively enriched in hippocampal neuronal cultures relative to glial cultures (Wang et al., 2008). This puzzling question of miRNA cell type "specificity" is explicitly, but not completely, addressed in the papers being discussed. It seems to underscore the fact that a particular miRNA, much like a particular protein, can have distinct functions in different contexts.
Also, since the oligodendrocyte is a hitherto understudied potential focal point of pathogenesis (see, e.g., the recent studies by George Bartzokis concerning the potential role(s) of oligodendrocyte dysfunction in Alzheimer disease; Bartzokis, 2009), it remains to be seen if miRNAs may participate in these pathological processes.
Kim J, Krichevsky A, Grad Y, Hayes GD, Kosik KS, Church GM, Ruvkun G. Identification of many microRNAs that copurify with polyribosomes in mammalian neurons. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2004 Jan 6;101(1):360-5. PubMed.
Nelson PT, Wang WX, Wilfred BR, Tang G. Technical variables in high-throughput miRNA expression profiling: much work remains to be done. Biochim Biophys Acta. 2008 Nov;1779(11):758-65. PubMed.
Bartzokis G. Alzheimer's disease as homeostatic responses to age-related myelin breakdown. Neurobiol Aging. 2011 Aug;32(8):1341-71. PubMed.View all comments by Peter Nelson
I read these two papers with great interest. They are elegant and provideView all comments by Zhigang He
definitive molecular explanations underlying the developmental switch from
proliferating OPCs to differentiating OPCs. Cell-cycle exit is often coupled
with the initiation of differentiation in different types of cells. These
observations suggest a possible involvement of microRNA-dependent processes. It will be interesting to find out in future studies how microRNA biogenesis, for example, that of miR-219 in oligodendrocytes, is regulated.
These two new studies highlight once again the importance of Dicer and microRNAs in brain function. Perhaps expectedly, the authors demonstrate in a convincing way that mammalian Dicer is required for oligodendrocyte differentiation and myelination. Here, a combination of three independent mouse Cre lines was used to study the effects of Dicer loss in oligodendrocyte/Schwann cells. Interestingly, the ataxia and tremor behaviors present in the mutant mice were previously observed in CaMkII-Cre mice, in which Dicer was deleted in pyramidal neurons (Davis et al., 2008; Hebert et al., unpublished).
A few candidate microRNAs, including miR-338, miR-138, and more particularly miR-219, seem important for the loss-of-function phenotype in the Dicer cKO mice. These conclusions are based on miRNA profiling and rescue experiments on isolated cultured cells and in vivo. The partial rescue by candidate miRNAs may be related to technical issues or, more likely, to requirement of additional miRNAs in oligodendrocyte differentiation and function.
Interestingly, previous reports have shown that miR-219 and miR-138 are functionally expressed in neurons (Kocerha et al., 2009; Siegel et al., 2009). Indeed, miR-219 seems important for NMDA receptor signaling, whereas miR-138 controls dendritic spine morphology. Although one must be careful in the interpretation of cell "enriched" or "specific" (i.e., 10 and 100 times, respectively, more abundant when compared to other tissues), these miRNAs are clearly highly expressed in the brain. It remains possible that these miRNAs share different subcellular localization, depending on cell type. For instance, miR-138 is enriched in neuronal dendrites (Siegel et al., 2009).
Is miR-219 physiologically more important in oligodendrocytes compared to neurons? Not necessarily. In addition to cell-type specificity, the organism has developed many ways to control miRNA function, including developmental timing, subcellular localization, relative expression levels, and post-transcriptional modifications. Complex organs such as the brain have likely developed an additional level of miRNA regulation based on cell-specific gene targets, perhaps using a combination of unique co-factors. In this way, the same miRNA could target different genes depending on cellular context. Of course, this line of thinking could be extrapolated to ubiquitously expressed miRNAs. In accordance with this hypothesis, it has been proposed that the "brain-specific" miR-29 could play an important role in various cardiovascular diseases (Hebert, 2009). More related to these studies, microarray studies have shown that ubiquitously expressed miR-20 family members (miR-20a, miR-106a, and miR-R17-5p) are downregulated in Dicer-deficient oligodendrocytes.
Whether miR-219 and/or other candidate miRNAs are specifically involved in myelination diseases in humans remains an attractive possibility. Interestingly, changes in miRNA expression levels have been associated with multiple sclerosis, including downregulation of miR-219 and miR-338 (Junker et al., 2009).
Davis TH, Cuellar TL, Koch SM, Barker AJ, Harfe BD, McManus MT, Ullian EM. Conditional loss of Dicer disrupts cellular and tissue morphogenesis in the cortex and hippocampus. J Neurosci. 2008 Apr 23;28(17):4322-30. PubMed.
Hébert SS. Putative Role of MicroRNA-Regulated Pathways in Comorbid Neurological and Cardiovascular Disorders. Cardiovasc Psychiatry Neurol. 2009;2009:849519. PubMed.
Junker A, Krumbholz M, Eisele S, Mohan H, Augstein F, Bittner R, Lassmann H, Wekerle H, Hohlfeld R, Meinl E. MicroRNA profiling of multiple sclerosis lesions identifies modulators of the regulatory protein CD47. Brain. 2009 Dec;132(Pt 12):3342-52. PubMed.
Kocerha J, Faghihi MA, Lopez-Toledano MA, Huang J, Ramsey AJ, Caron MG, Sales N, Willoughby D, Elmen J, Hansen HF, Orum H, Kauppinen S, Kenny PJ, Wahlestedt C. MicroRNA-219 modulates NMDA receptor-mediated neurobehavioral dysfunction. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2009 Mar 3;106(9):3507-12. PubMed.
Siegel G, Obernosterer G, Fiore R, Oehmen M, Bicker S, Christensen M, Khudayberdiev S, Leuschner PF, Busch CJ, Kane C, Hübel K, Dekker F, Hedberg C, Rengarajan B, Drepper C, Waldmann H, Kauppinen S, Greenberg ME, Draguhn A, Rehmsmeier M, Martinez J, Schratt GM. A functional screen implicates microRNA-138-dependent regulation of the depalmitoylation enzyme APT1 in dendritic spine morphogenesis. Nat Cell Biol. 2009 Jun;11(6):705-16. PubMed.View all comments by Sébastien S. Hébert


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Android 2.2 Upgrade for Droid Smart PhonesBy Don Reisinger
Mobile Device Battles Heat Up
Some summers bring about few major stories in the tech industry. Professionals go on vacation and companies wait for the fall to make their major product announcements. This year has been entirely different, particularly when it comes to the mobile and wireless space. The summer of 2010 has been jam-packed with information that will help CIOs make the right tech-buying decisions going forward.
In the smart phone market, Research In Motion (RIM) revealed the new BlackBerry Torch, which will be available August 12 in the U.S. from AT&T. The new capacative-touchscreen smart phone, which also features a slideout QWERTY keyboard, is the first to use the new BlackBerry OS 6. Meanwhile, Apple is attacking Motorola's Droid X in an attempt to gain an upper hand over the Google Android OS device. On the tablet front, Microsoft, which has heretofore allowed Apple to dominate the tablet market, made it clear that it's gunning for Cupertino later this year when its own lineup of slates hit store shelves.
RIM Debuts BlackBerry Torch
With the introduction of the BlackBerry Torch 9800 and its new BlackBerry OS6, Research In Motion appears to grasp the new dynamic of enterprise mobility: that it's necessary to win the hearts and minds of consumer users nowadays in order to keep market share growing in the business environment.
There is no doubt that BlackBerry devices remain the de facto standard for enterprise mobility in North America, but contenders such as iPhone and Droid have been making steady inroads. This speaks to the change from old-school "top-down" enterprise mobility. IT is now finding itself answering a growing hue and cry from employees to be able to connect the mobile device of their choice to enterprise email and business applications.
The "big reveal" of the Torch -- RIM's first capacitive touchscreen device with a slide-out keyboard -- at an event in New York City on August 3 focused heavily on the consumer-friendly media and social networking capabilities of the device and its new operating system. But the device readily meets the needs of business users who are increasingly looking to marry work and personal lives into a single device, while its new operating system gives IT new levels of granularity into how users profile and permissions are set up.
Why you should care: Given the importance of RIM technology and BlackBerry devices in the corporate world, you'll probably be watching the event closely. Right now, RIM's BlackBerry OS is nice, but it pales in comparison to the competition when judged on usability. If BlackBerry 6 is as good as RIM says it is, you might find little reason to switch from the BlackBerry platform going forward.
Apple Attacks Motorola
In an attempt to bring other smartphone makers into its antenna debacle, Apple released a video showing the Motorola Droid X allegedly experiencing antenna problems when being held in a "death grip." As expected, Motorola says Apple is wrong and claims that the Droid X's antenna doesn't suffer from the iPhone 4's signal problems.
Why you should care: If you have workers who need to be away from the office, having a good, solid connection to the cell tower without dropping calls is a necessity. If you are looking for the best smart phone to put in the hands of your employees, the iPhone 4's signal problems, and how Apple is handling the situation, should probably be kept in mind.
Microsoft Meeting Abuzz With Windows 7 Tablet Talk
At Microsoft's Financial Analyst Meeting in Redmond, WA, July 29, 2010, the company focused much of its time on tablets. While few product details were provided -- and the company didn't elaborate on the user experience that Windows 7 might deliver on a touchscreen -- Microsoft made it clear that it plans to take on Apple and beat the iPad wherever it can.
Why you should care: A Windows 7-based tablet could drastically change your company's operation. Employees who are using smart phones or netbooks may want to shift to tablets as the go-to mobile device for business in the coming years. That said, deciding which tablet to use will be difficult. Should you choose Apple's iPad because of its slick design and features? Should you opt for the Android-based Cisco Cius when it comes out? Or should you go with a Windows 7-based tablet to keep employees using the same operating system? Windows tablets could make that decision harder than you think.
Android 2.2 Upgrade for Droid Smart Phones
Motorola Droid phones, including the original Droid and the Droid X will be upgraded to Android 2.2 starting this week. The mobile operating system is the latest in the Android line, featuring improved enterprise support, some design tweaks, and perhaps most importantly, Flash capabilities to improve mobile Chrome's browsing experience.
Why you should care: Google's Android operating system has heretofore been somewhat useless to enterprise customers due to its lack of corporate focus. But with Android 2.2, Google is making a real push for you. And since the Droid X is widely touted as the best Android-based device on the market, opting for that device over an iPhone -- or even a BlackBerry -- isn't such a bad idea any longer. It's at least something to consider as you make your buying decisions.
iPhone 4G Speculation Abounds
Last week, the Federal Communications Commission approved the Samsung SCH-r900, the first 4G device for Verizon's new LTE network. Currently, the carrier is testing its network in Boston and Seattle. With that news, rumors started up claiming a 4G version of the iPhone could be made available on Verizon's network sooner rather than later. The device could run on both 3G and 4G, depending on where those services are available.
Why you should care: As a CIO, choice means everything to you. The last thing you want is to be forced into a buying decision because of arbitrary restrictions, like those placed on iPhone availability. If Apple finally brings its device to Verizon's service, and it runs on a 4G network to boot, your organization will benefit. Not only will you have the option of using the iPhone on either of the two largest cellular networks in the U.S., but if you're in a big city with 4G availability, you can put high-speed service in your employees hands. Watch out for this one. It could be a major improvement over anything else on the market.
Additional reporting for this feature was provided by Susan Nunziata, Editor In Chief of CIO Insight.


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Kickers tend to shy away from the spotlight but for Jamin Godfrey he can't shy away much longer. The Tennessee State kicker needs just 47 points to break one of Big Blue's most prestigious records - the career scoring mark.
For Godfrey, sports came naturally playing soccer and baseball in high school before picking up football his junior year.
"I started out as a wide receiver and one day I was just messing around with the kicker and I just out kicked him; and then the coaches asked me if I wanted to kick, I said 'sure why not,'" Godfrey said on his start in kicking. "After that I didn't play any other position because the other kicker quit."
For the Englewood, Tenn. native, that day at McMinn High School football practice worked and the kicking job stuck.
After the 2009 season in which Tennessee State struggled in the kicking game (2-of-6 in FGs and 15-of-22 in extra points),newly named head coach Rod Reed went looking for a kicker that would elevate the Tigers. Reed found a 6-1 left-footed kicker built like a wide receiver in Jamin Godfrey, but like most positions putting a freshman in the starting lineup is always a worry for coaches.
The first-year coach made the decision to put the freshman in the role from the start and never looked back. After an up-and-down first year in which Godfrey went 9- of-18 in field goals, the kicker looked for ways to improve his game. That summer Godfrey worked former Eastern Kentucky kicker Joe Davis and current assistant coach at nearby Montgomery Bell Academy. During Davis' career at EKU, he was a part of the four time OVC champions and 1982 1-AA National Championship team.
"He has built me into the kicker I am today," Godfrey said of his mentor. "I'm still working to improve because I'm not perfect and I'll never be perfect, but he has helped me to be where I am today."
Where Godfrey is today is within striking distance of the career scoring record at Tennessee State. The kicker's nine extra points in TSU's win over Central State last Saturday, allowed the kicker to pass former Big Blue wide receiver and current offensive coordinator Mike Jones for third overall in the career scoring list with 260 points. Now, Godfrey sits just 46 points away from running back Alfred Reese's record of 306 career points.
"I heard a long time ago records are meant to be broken," said Jones. "So when I was a young lad here I wasn't thinking about breaking records I was just thinking about catching and running with the football."
Jones also focused on another aspect of the game, winning. During his playing career TSU posted a 35-6-1 record winning two Black College Football Championships in 1979 and 1982.
A level of success Godrey hopes to see Tennessee State return to in the coming years.
"The records nice but knowing you helped rebuild a football program is awesome," Godfrey said of his record setting career.
He has also has the trust of his head coach Rod Reed when there's a chance for Big Blue to tack on points.
"Having a solid kicker is just like having a good quarterback, you know you can count on them and you know they can be consistent and make good decisions and Jamin's done that for us," said Reed. "He's still a kicker and as weird as ever but he's done a great job for us."
During his record breaking career Godfrey has gone 50- of-75 in field goal attempts racking up 260 points for the Tigers. Coming into the 2013 the kicker held the record for most field goals made in a career, field goals most single season, and most field goals in a game. Godfrey has added the career scoring record for a placekicker this season.
A year ago Big Blue's kicker was named second team All-OVC for his performance from the field. For Godfrey, if his strong start and his previous history is of any indication, the kicker has a chance to be the first TSU special teams player to be named to an All-OVC first team since return specialist Avion Black in 1999, and the first Tiger kicker ever to be named first team All-OVC.
"[Godfrey's success] is a tribute to the coaching staff and the recruiting we've done going out and putting an emphasis on the kicking game," Reed said.
As for the record it's something Godfrey keeps in the back of his head on game days, but for now it's all about winning games.
"It's definitely motivation because who doesn't want to see their name on top of that list?" said Godfrey. "It means a lot to have a shot at the scoring record, but I still have the rest of the season left so I want to finish out this season strong. Then after that I can look at the record books to see what everything adds up to."
And the legendary Mike Jones getting beat out by a kicker?
"I didn't realize it until after the game when coach [Justin] Roberts texted me and said, 'you let a kicker beat you?' and I didn't even know he was that close," Jones said. " He's got me by two so I told him to go ahead and break the record."


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Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Wraps
From: National Pork Board
Quick Facts
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 10 min.
Total: 20 min.
Young chefs will love this tasty recipe, and they can easily help with the assembly of the wraps.
Recipe courtesy of the National Pork Board
Serving Suggestion: Serve with chips and fresh seasonal fruit.
Substitution Tip: For variety, add 2 peeled, seeded and chopped avocados or 1/2 cup chopped red and/or green bell pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 505
Calories from Fat 265 (52%)
(43%)Total Fat 28g
(45%)Saturated Fat 9g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 25g
(12%)Cholesterol 35mg
(49%)Sodium 1177mg
(17%)Potassium 606mg
Total Carbohydrate 44g
(16%)Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 3g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(26%)Protein 13g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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