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National policy for many years has been, and continues to be, to foster competition in wholesale power markets. In each major energy bill over the last few decades, Congress has acted to open up the wholesale electric power market by facilitating entry of new generators to compete with traditional utilities. As the third major federal law enacted in the last 30 years to embrace wholesale competition, the Energy Policy Act of 2005 strengthened the legal framework for continuing wholesale competition as federal policy for this country. The Commission has acted quickly and strongly over the years to implement this national policy.
The Commission's core responsibility is to "guard the consumer from exploitation by non-competitive electric power companies." The Commission has always used the following two general approaches to meet this responsibility:
Regulation - was the primary approach for most of the last century and remains the primary approach for wholesale transmission service.
Competition - has been the primary approach in recent years for wholesale generation service.
Advances in technology, exhaustion of economies of scale in most electric generation, and new federal and state laws have changed the Commission's views of the right mix of these two approaches. The Commission's goal has always been to find the best possible mix of regulation and competition to protect consumers from the exercise of monopoly power.
|December 17, 2009
FERC issued Order No. 719-B denying rehearing of Order No. 719-A, affirming its basic determinations regarding demand response and pricing during periods of operating reserve shortages in organized markets. Order No. 719-A affirmed in part and granted in part rehearing of Order No. 719 that established reforms to improve the operation of organized wholesale electric power markets.
|July 16, 2009
FERC issued Order No. 719-A reaffirming regulations that strengthen the operation and improve the competitiveness of organized wholesale electric markets through the use of demand response and by encouraging long-term power contracts, strengthening the role of market monitors and enhancing regional transmission organization (RTO) and independent system operator (ISO) responsiveness.
|October 17, 2008
FERC issued Order No. 719 finalizing regulations that strengthen the operation and improve the competitiveness of organized wholesale electric markets through the use of demand response and by encouraging long-term power contracts, strengthening the role of market monitors and enhancing regional transmission organization (RTO) and independent system operator (ISO) responsiveness.
|February 22, 2008
FERC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking public comment on new rules to improve operations in organized electric markets, boost competition and bring additional benefits to consumers. The proposed reforms are designed to ensure just and reasonable rates and to remedy undue discrimination and preference and improve wholesale competition in organized markets. They address demand response and market pricing during a period of reserve shortage, long-term power contracting, market-monitoring policies, and responsiveness of regional transmission operators and independent system operators to stakeholders and customers.
|June 22, 2007
FERC issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking public comment on potential reforms to improve operations in organized wholesale power markets. The proposal will help the Commission identify challenges facing competitive wholesale power markets in RTOs and ISOs and propose workable solutions in those areas in which the Commission has jurisdiction. Specifically, the Commission sought comments on (1) the role of demand response in organized markets, (2) facilitating opportunities for long-term power contracts, (3) strengthening market monitoring, and (4) the responsiveness of RTOs and ISOs to customers and other stakeholders.
|February 15, 2007
FERC issued Order No. 890, a final rule reforming its decade-old open-access transmission regulatory framework that will ensure transmission service is provided on a nondiscriminatory and just and reasonable basis, as well as provide for more effective regulation and transparency in the operation of the transmission grid.
|August 2006
FERC staff issues the Assessment of Demand Respond & Advanced Metering as required by EPAct 2005.
|July 20, 2006
FERC issues two major orders stemming from EPAct 2005. In Order No. 681 FERC finalized guidelines for independent transmission organizations to follow in developing proposals to provide long-term firm transmission rights in organized electricity markets. In Order No. 679 FERC finalized rules to bolster investment in the nation's aging transmission infrastructure, and to promote electric power reliability and lower costs for consumers, by reducing transmission congestion.
|December 16, 2005
FERC issues Order No. 668, which amended FERC's regulations to update the accounting requirements for public utilities and licensees, including RTOs and ISOs.
|August 8, 2005
The President signed into law the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which reaffirmed a commitment to competition in wholesale power markets as national policy. Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005)
|December 20, 1999
FERC issued Order No. 2000 which encouraged transmission utilities, including those that were not public utilities, to join a RTO.
|FERC issued a series of orders designed to foster competition through better access to transmission facilities, namely Order No. 888.
|October 24, 1992
The President signed into law the Energy Policy Act of 1992 , which encouraged FERC to foster competition in the wholesale energy markets through open access to transmission facilities.
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Korea to Host OECD IT Ministerial Meeting
Written by T_Korea
Friday, 13 June 2008
More than 2,500 information technology experts and officials from around the world will gather in Korea next week to discuss ways in which the Internet can play a role in aiding economic growth, organizers said Friday.
The OECD Ministerial Meeting on the Future of the Internet Economy will be held in Seoul for a three day-run starting Monday, where 32 ministerial-level officials from OECD and non-OECD member states will exchange views in forums and other forms of discussion, the Korean Communications Commission (KCC) said.
OECD, the Paris-based organization comprised of the world's leading economies, stands for Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development.
Participating dignitaries include OECD Secretary General Angel Gurria, KCC Commissioner Choi Si-jung, Kevin Martin, head of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission and Toyota Motor Corp. President Katsuki Watanabe.
"The meeting will explore ways in which the Internet can be used to rapidly improve our daily lives, Choi told a press briefing. The Korean commissioner plans to hold talks with 15 counterparts during the event.
Korea, Asia's fourth-largest economy, is one of the world's most wired nations where more than three-quarters of homes have high-speed Internet access.

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Kenmore Special Member to King County Landmarks Commission
The King County Landmarks Commission ensures that the historic places, material cultural, and traditions which best reflect the region's 13,000 years of human history are preserved for future generations. Historic preservation in Kenmore is administered by the City with technical assistance from the King County Historic Preservation Program through an interlocal agreement. Kenmore resident, Linda Ottmar serves as a special member on the commission to address landmark nomination requests in Kenmore. Click here for information about historic preservation in Kenmore.


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Quote: Originally Posted By mccabemi on 1/27/2008ahausla, it would be nice to get your "WIS" perspective on how a successful defense would stop these respective offenses. Much like you make recommendations for what attributes you need to run the offense, it would be interesting to hear your take on what you need defensively to "disrupt" the offense...
Quote: Originally Posted By ahausla on 12/27/2007Triangle:Theory:From a philisophical standpoint, and if you want to see it executed, watch most NBA games, though the Lakers are known for it. The idea of the offense is to create great spacing not by great athleticism or screening, but by having a low post threat, and shooters which means that if you don't help on the low block, you will get hurt in post scoring, but if you help, a good post passer will find open shooters who can really fill it up from outside.Further, there is always the option for a pass to the weak side wing, and because there has not yet been enough time for the cuts to be made, the weak wing can catch and drive essentially to open shooters, or drop for the post player. In the NBA, the triangle is usually a dominant low post scorer, a dominant guard, and a secondary guard who is still very good. Look at the Bulls during their reign...they had Jordan and Pippen, then one of their white shooters spaced away, they had a serviceable post who could score like Horace Grant, and then they had a stiff white guy who could knock down the 15 footer. Understand that in the NBA LA and Miami are probably the two best examples of the triangle offense, but almost every team runs some sort of triangle principles.Set Up:5 to the low block, 3 to the strong side wing, 1 high slightly to the block side, 2 off side wing, and 4 is at the opposite high post, usually just off of the elbow.Basic Action:Step 1:1 passes to the 3, then cuts to the near corner. There is then the initial triangle set. The initial option is for the low post man to get good position, and then seal. (get his defender on his back and create a good post passing angle) The ball can either be directly entered from the 3, or the 3 can pass to the 1 and the ball can be entered in from the corner.Note: If the ball can not be entered because of backside help, and the post being denied, the post should try to seal his man high, the 4 should pop to the top of the key, and ball should be swung around the perimeter, and attempt to have the 5 release his seal and catch a quick post entry to finish.Step 2: Once the post is entered, the passer needs to cut through to the opposite side wing position. The cutter can cut off of the 4 in hopes of a quick pass option. The cut's purpose is to prevent a possible double down in the post. Upon the cut, the other players on the perimeter need to fill into stronger post positions. The post is first trying to score, but if he can not, he needs to pass the ball back out to the perimeter.Sometimes, the opposite post at the elbow will fill to the top of the key, allowing a dive angle for the opposite guard, and allowing the opposite post to have an open shooting position (Basically, every famous Robert Horry shot). The passer cuts past the post to prevent a double down in the post...if the defense would double off the passer, the passer would be wide open on the basket cut. There is the possibility of the 4 man cutting to the high post for a possible high low, while this is done in only certain instances because it does run the risk hurting spacing, or the 4 can set a flare screen for the weakside guard and essentially creating weakside action, and possibility of a skip pass to the guard, of hitting the screener.Step 3: If the ball is passed back to the perimeter, the ball needs to be reversed to the opposite side of the floor. The 4 would dive down to the block (some coach's might have the 4 screen for the 5, to keep the 5 on the low block, but for the sake of argument, lets assume) and the 5 would cut to the high post. When the ball is then reversed to what was previously the weak wing position, the corner man would cut along the baseline to the opposite corner, creating the same formation, on the opposite side of the floor, creating either a 4-2-1 triangle, or a 4-3-1 triangle, (In triangle, you denote the triangle positions by post-wing-corner...so in a 5-3-1, the 5 would be on the low block, the 3 on the wing, and the 1 in the corner) with the 5 in the opposite high post, the the other perimeter player in the weak wing spot. Meaning for WIS:You need at least one post player with high LP. A key part of the triangle is a low post player, and one of the more consistant scoring options. It would help agreat deal if he is a good passer as well, though if you are a lower level school, I would go for LP first. PE for wings is very necessary since it is an offense where because of the inherent spacing of the offense, there are shooting opportunities. I believe that speed is more imporant that athleticism (you will need both on D, so don't ignore either), but heres why. I have always defined speed as one dimensional movement (a straight line) and athleticism as the ease of three dimensional movement (explosiveness, going around people, creating). Because there is inherent spacing, It is not as difficult to create, simply catch & drive. Athleticism boosts Speed, but I think Speed is far more necessary, since many of the plays in triangle are simple basketball plays.Your choice of tempo will work either way depending on how skilled you are and how deep you are. My belief is that the game is not going to take terrible shots simply because you speed up the tempo. You may not get as good of a shot as you would simply because you are asking for more possessions, but just because it is uptempo doesn't make it bad. That being said, as would seem intelligent, play the tempo you feel is right for you.Basically, the triangle is usually determined by 1 post player being very good, and 2 perimeter players no matter the number being good. Personnally, I usually set my PG dist to 1 is because in recruiting, I have found that my best impact pg I have been able to get have a high ath/spd/def, but a near 0 PE, which of course sounds backwards, but if they have the other 2 parts, they can usually drive and kick. If they have high BH & Pass, not to mention the athleticism and speed, they will generally get easy baskets. They won't be jacking up jumpers, but will get some good looks.In theory, your triangle should be a point guard, a 3 man who can drive and shoot, and a 5 who can really score, and spaced away you have a 2 who can catch & shoot, and 4 who can either dive, post opposite if the pass into the 5 is denied (they would swing the ball around the perimeter until they could enter it into the 4, and then the guards would fill). I would suppose that as long as one gives at least 3 players within 20% of the distribution of one another, and probably 75% of the overall distribution among those 3 (on the floor at one time...though it could be heavier), the triangle will work. Now, I frankly wouldn't see the problem with giving all 5 players equal distribution if your players were good enough. That would be the best way, because it would make your team the toughest to guard. However, we must opperate under the assumption that you can't recruit 8 studs at one time compared to your competition. Thus, you have to focus your efforts on your 3 or 4 best players, and maybe 1 or 2 key subs.Basically, the triangle, like motion, flex, the swing etc is a continuity offense. It relies on its own principles to continue running the offense. It is not a set play, but merely a series of cuts and reads which is made.
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An international analysis - from a legal and economic perspectiveAndersen, Henrik; Cao, Fuguo; Tvarnø, Christina D.; Wang, Ping (Nottingham, 2010)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: This book provides a legal, economic and policy analysis of Public Private Partnerships. It is designed as a text for students at university level, but also for lawyers, procurement officials and policy-makers. The book consists of an EU, a WTO and a Chinese legal perspective. As explained on the cover page, the book was prepared as a part of a collaborative project in higher education, the EU Asia Inter University Network for Teaching and Research in Public Procurement Regulation 2009-2011, funded by the EU. This project involved several universities in Europe and Asia and has sought to promote and support the teaching of public procurement in Europe, Asia and globally. This text is one of five books produced under the auspices of the project that are designed to be used as resources in the teaching of public procurement law and regulation. The main editors and chapter authors are listed below, but it should be recognised that the text is a collaborative effort of all the partners to the extent that it has benefited from input by, and discussions between, many different persons at the different partner institutions. In addition to the authors and editor mentioned below, the text has benefited from editing and proof reading by Laura Graham at the University of Nottingham and text assistance from Marie Pade Andersen , Cecilie Voss and Kim Jørgensen at Copenhagen Business School whose assistance the project would like to acknowledge gratefully. The contents of the book are up to date as of August 2010. It has also been possible to include later developments in some parts of the book. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8422
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Leading Some Headlights - Leading The Way
Frenching Headlights The Traditional Way
When it comes to traditional custom techniques, the use of lead is right there at the forefront. Way before plastic body fillers were available, lead was the medium of choice, used by the OEM factories to smooth seamed joints, and copied-and taken several steps further-by the pioneers of the kustom movement. Pioneers like Sam and George at Barris Kustom, Bill Hines, and their contemporaries.
But leading is becoming a lost art, despite the resurgence in popularity of all things kustom. Not in Brad Masterson's world though. At just 29 years old, he's fortunate enough to have worked for both Barris and Hines-in fact he still does work for the latter-and all the kustoms that roll out of his own "after school" shop are traditionally styled and created. Sure, plastic filler has its place, but the majority of the work is handled the traditional way-with a torch and lead paddles.
The process isn't as hard as you'd imagine either, though it obviously takes a lot of practice, but then show us something worthwhile that doesn't! Check out the steps involved as we followed Brad through frenching and leading the headlights on a shoebox Ford. The good old days are happening right now.
Stay Safe! Exposure to lead presents a minimal hazard, but it should be respected nevertheless. It can affect the blood, kidneys, nervous, and reproductive systems, so handling it, melting it, and filing it should be tackled with care. Lead can enter the body through inhalation or ingestion, so take care to wash your hands after handling it, and take precautions, preferably using respiratory equipment, so as not to breathe the fumes while melting lead.


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Conservative Convergence = Liberal Freakout, Cont'd
Lyle Denniston at SCOTUSBlog writes about how Brown's election may indeed rattle the Executive Branch if Justice Stevens retires:
[W]hile most legislative observers will be watching for signs of trouble for health care reform and energy legislation, the processing of nominees to the federal courts will be another arena of likely difficulty.
And the next ten months, of course, is the time span during which a Supreme Court vacancy may well occur. If bipartisanship has any meaning any longer in the Senate, perhaps the President could find nominees who may have some appeal with moderate Republicans. That almost certainly would translate as nominees decidedly more moderate in their views than the President's first choice for the Court, Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who has taken a place comfortably in the Court's liberal wing. It might even be doubtful that a nominee with views aligned closely with those of Justice Stevens could get confirmed.
With President Obama still having three years to go in his term, Republicans who might be bent on obstructing any Court nominees would probably not be able to hold out long enough to prevent a centrist nominee for the Court from finally getting through. But a nominee with an identifiable liberal record may well be doomed (assuming that the White House has any lingering interest in that type of choice).
Per Lyle's forecast, however, Brown's election could very well result for the GOP in a case of "be careful what you wish for" should Stevens step down this summer.
To be sure, without 60 guaranteed votes, Obama may move away from choosing a nominee with the liberal record of Judge Diane Wood of the Seventh Circuit. But then again, if he chooses her–a natural heir to Justice Stevens–and the GOP as a result holds up a Supreme Court nomination through November, the Democrats will more potently than ever be able to paint the 41-person GOP minority as an obstructionist, nihilist, and extremist Party of No.
In other words, Obama may be wise to continue with his next nominee as planned–if indeed he planned to pick a proven liberal–just to show that when given a high enough platform and just enough rope, today's GOP will hang itself.
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Certainly plausible–it will be interesting to see how this plays out in the coming months.
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The village of Gagliano is 1,97 kilometers far from the same town of Cividale del Friuli to whom it belongs.
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The locality of Gagliano rises 125 meters abobe sea level.
The population of Gagliano counts 31 inhabitants.
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Curious George: Editor ludorum and the widening gyre
George Loper admits he has an agenda: to get people chatting on his website about topics that interest him. And he's disappointed when there's no controversy brewing.
Because Loper is an unabashed Democrat, it's easy to assume his site will be all politics all the time. But on loper.org, you're as likely to find photographs of a male pine warbler taken recently in Big Meadows as you are snaps of the Democratic Convention, which he attended as a credentialed member of the press corps.
It's Loper's website, and he can pursue whatever he wants, whether it's politics or tattoos or go-karts.
Actually, loper.org is almost a dinosaur in today's blog universe. Remember when "home pages" were the rage? His site, started in 1996, is still headlined, "The Home Page of George Edward Loper, Editor Ludorum"– along with his smiling mug and a quote from W. B. Yeats.
"I wanted to see what all the fuss was about and do it in '94, '95, but I couldn't figure out how to do it," he says.
Like many Baby Boomers navigating the Internet, he eventually turned to his kids to provide the infrastructure.
Texas-born Loper did not seem destined to host Charlottesville's best-known Democratic forum. In fact, he imagined he'd go to the University of Texas, then law school, and then become a Republican senator.
"All that evaporated," he recounts, "with the war." In 1967, the 1-A-classified Loper applied for conscientious objector status, which typically wasn't given to Methodists, and he ended up in court.
"I started the process out of conviction the war was wrong," says Loper. The lottery came in, and a high number put him out of the draft– but made his prospects for that Republican senator's seat very dim.
Nor does he have any intention of seeking office for his beloved Dems. "I'm having too good a time," replies Loper to a question about political aspirations that he's been asked many times before.
Instead, he stays busy with the site, where he posts stories that catch his interest. If there's something he wants to know more about, he'll ask Dave Sagarin to write an article.
And while the site is Loper-focused, readers shouldn't assume they know where he stands. "I'm reluctant to express my own opinion on my website," he says. "Sometimes I do it so people will know of a potential conflict of interest– or if I'm pissed off enough."
But he's more interested in other people's opinions. "The point is, what are people willing to be publicly accountable for?" he asks. Unlike another well-known site, Waldo Jaquith's cvillenews.com, anonymous postings are the exception on Loper's site, and its powerful search engine means that opinions fired off in 1996 can still turn up today.
"I would say more than 50 percent of the stuff on the website I don't agree with," Loper estimates. For instance, he drops this bombshell: "I happen to be for the Meadowcreek Parkway."
But Loper is not going voiceless. Always ahead of the Internet curve, he's started a blog.
Though he's been a Virginian for almost 30 years, Loper can still lapse into a Texas accent. And there are a couple of things he misses from the Lone Star State: the music and the "raw politics," which can make this state's look downright genteel.
Age: 57
Why here? The Blue Ridge Mountains and the opportunity to practice social work. I came here on a three-year grant with what was then Blue Ridge Mental Health Center.
Worst about living here? Traffic, mosquitoes, and the absence of neighborhood pubs
Favorite hangout: Greenberry's and the Downtown Mall
Most overrated virtue: Obedience
People would be surprised to know? I was a Barry Goldwater conservative.
What would you change about yourself? I'd be more mindful and a better off-the-cuff speaker.
Accomplishment you're proudest of: My website
People find most annoying about you: Pestering people to do things
Whom do you admire? My "draft" lawyer, Maury Maverick Jr.
Favorite book? Whichever one I'm reading at the time
Subject that causes you to rant? Censorship and the commercialization of information
Biggest 21st-century thrill? The ease with which information can be communicated
Biggest 21st-century creep out? The invasion of privacy and the creation of an imperial security state
What do you drive? 1990 LS400 Lexus
What's in your car CD player right now? The Last Waltz by The Band
Next journey? A trip to Providence
Most trouble you've ever been in? Climbing a steeple tower.
Regret? Taking so long to learn how to enjoy myself
Favorite comfort food? Sweet Tarts
Always in your refrigerator? Milk, orange juice, and cheese
Must see TV: Dead Like Me
Favorite cartoon? Pogo
Describe a perfect day. A trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains and a sunset picnic with Annabelle and the boys
Walter Mitty fantasy? To start over as a photographer and a painter
Who'd play you in the movie? Peter Coyote
Most embarrassing moment? Being caught skinny dipping at LBJ's ranch
Best advice you ever got? Not to take myself so seriously
Favorite Bumper sticker? george.loper.org
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Your mum brought you up to believe honesty is always the best policy. That's because she's a good woman. But sometimes — just sometimes — honesty is a terrifying glimpse into your crazy little brain.
The world is a complex and confusing place, and that's before you start thinking about what else exists in the rest of the universe. It's natural to feel bewildered and confused and like it's impossible to keep up. Just keep it quiet — because deep down, everyone else feels the same, too. [XKCD]


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This panorama was taken in front of Oishi Shrine in Akou, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
Oishi Shrine is dedicated to Kuranosuke Oishi and 46 of his men who died for their lord. On both sides of the approach are their stone figures.
In 1701, Oishi's lord Asano was humiliated by Kira in Edo Castle. Asano drew his katana sword in anger and hurt Kira.
Shogun ordered Asano to commit hara-kiri because murder attempt in Shogun's castle (Edo Castle) was a serious crime. However, Kira was not punished.
One of Asano's men Oishi and other 46 samurais decided to revenge for their lord.
Many people thought the revenge was a virtue according to Bushido spirit.
Naturally, 46 of 47 samurais were ordered by the goverment to commit hara-kiri because murder was a felony even in those days. The only surviver was a messenger who told the news that the revenge was successful to the people in their hometown.
Japanese people think 47 samurais are the symbol of loyalties.
The eight islands of Japan sprang into existence through Divine Intervention.The first two gods who came into existence were Izanagi no Mikoto and Izanami no Mikoto, the Exalted Male and Exalted Female. It was their job to make the land for people to live on.They went to the bridge between heaven and earth and, using a jewel-encrusted halberd, Izanagi and Izanami churned up the sea into a frothy foam. As salty drips of water fell from the tip of the halberd the first island was formed. Its name was Onogoro.So far, so good. But when Izanagi and Izanami first met on their island, Izanami spoke to Isanagi without being spoken to first. Since she was the female, and this was improper, their first union created badly-formed offspring who were sent off into the sea in boats.The next time they met, Izanagi was sure to speak first, ensuring the proper rules were followed, and this time they produced eight children, which became the islands of Japan.I'm sure you did not fail to miss the significance of this myth for the establishment of Japanese formal society.At present, Japan is the financial capital of Asia. It has the second largest economy in the world and the largest metropolitan area (Tokyo.)Technically there are three thousand islands making up the Japanese archipelago. Izanagi and Izanami must have been busy little devils with their jewelled halberd...Japan's culture is highly technical and organized. Everything sparkles and swooshes on silent, miniaturized mechanisms.They're a world leader in robotics, and the Japanese have the longest life-expectancy on earth.Text by Steve Smith.


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One of the reasons I love the South Beach Diet so much is because it's so easy to follow - more of a healthy lifestyle than a dreaded diet. I've read lots of diet books and most of them make my head spin. They're either too regimented or too restrictive or too convoluted...in other words, they're just too hard (or frustrating) for me to do. Naturally SBD Phase 1 is somewhat limited, but it doesn't last very long plus, everything is explained so logically in the book that it isn't a challenge and, more important for me anyway, the book isn't too technical to read...simple explanations as to why carbs are important and the difference in types of carbs. Most important - because this is one diet that truly can last a lifetime - it just provides some simple, logical ways to live a healthy lifestyle with wonderful, easy to prepare foods to enjoy.
Truth be told, it took me more than a month to lose 15 pounds and another month to lose an additional 5....(so don't expect any quick fix) but that was last March and for those of you considering the diet or just beginning and wondering what you'll eat, you can follow my journey starting here. And bottom line...almost a year later - I haven't gained any weight back! I was holding my breath when I got back from Halifax and stood on the scale, because for the last month, I haven't really been paying attention and definitely munched on way more sweets than I usually would. I really think that the reason I didn't gain any weight was because, now I automatically eat multigrain breads and pastas (more fiber), use a lot less fat in cooking, and choose low fat cheeses to nibble on as snackfood rather than chocolate bars.
Now I'm home and with the exception of the box of Whippets (chocolate marshmallow cookies I couldn't resist at the supermarket. They were my favorite cookie as a kid), it's back to simple dinners and more healthful desserts
Related links: Food and Drink easy cooking Weekend Herb Blogging South Beach Diet salad chicken dessert


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Normal For Some May Not Be For You
Pregnancy and weight gain go hand in hand — usually. Some moms gain a little, some moms gain more than they'd like, and others actually lose weight. While you'll always want to consult with your health care provider with any concerns you have, we found many moms who just didn't pack on pounds like they expected, for a few different reasons, and most of the time their doctors were fine with it.
Common reasons for lack of weight gain
The moms we chatted with said there were several reasons they didn't put on weight with their pregnancies, and these are the most common. "I weighed five pounds less the day before I gave birth to Penny as I did the day I found out I was pregnant," shares Brittany, mom of two. "I had severe morning sickness throughout the pregnancy and couldn't get enough food down to make up for it, and my prenatal vitamins always came back up as well." Jenn, mother of one, had a very similar experience. "I ended up the same weight at the end of my pregnancy as I was when I started, and by a week after Maddee was born, I was 15 pounds lighter," she remembers.
Lisa, mom of three, had a specific pregnancy complication that may have had something to do with her lack of weight gain, but there may have been something else at play, as well. "I didn't gain any weight with Harrison," she says. "I was being followed for gestational diabetes, but it was controlled by diet. Honestly, though, I think it was because I was coaching and working and so I was so busy and active for the majority of my pregnancy. Then, keeping my sugars in control forced me to have an appropriate and balanced diet. I still ate what I always did but I would make it work with my glucose numbers. I also was overweight when I started, but not gaining any weight made me feel fantastic during that pregnancy."
What to keep in mind about weight gain
Weight gain during pregnancy is as individual as you are. There are guidelines in place — generally, underweight or average weight women are encouraged to gain 28 to 40 pounds, while experts suggest their overweight peers gain 15 to 25. And obese women should only gain eight to 11 pounds. However, as you can see from our moms' stories above, it doesn't always work out that way.
And the good news is that often, it's not a huge concern when all factors are considered. "My doctors weren't concerned until I started losing weight right at the very end, but they mostly just watched to make sure it didn't continue," explains Lisa. The other two moms we spoke with say the same. "My midwife assured me that the deficiency would affect me, and that the baby would get what she needed regardless," shares Brittany. "Penny was born at a healthy 8 pounds, 2 ounces." And Jenn reports that her OB-GYN wasn't concerned in the slightest, especially since she was overweight to begin with.
Above all, if you have any worries, talk to your care provider. Weight loss can be an area of concern in some moms, but not others, and monitoring your weight gain (or lack thereof) can alert your care provider to a problem even if you're not stressed about it. Extreme morning sickness, gestational diabetes and starting out a pregnancy overweight can all have a part in determining your weight gain cycle during your pregnancy.
More on pregnancy
When to head to the hospital during pregnancy
Five tips for choosing a pregnancy healthcare provider
Why you show earlier with later pregnancies


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HONOLULU, Hawai'i – Patrick Miller had a career-high 30 points, but the Tennessee State men's basketball team fell to New Mexico State, 70-55, in Saturday's matinee of the Outrigger Hotels Rainbow Classic.
Miller made 12 of his 22 attempts (55 percent) had four assists and added a pair of rebounds for TSU (0-2).
The Tigers forced a season-high 17 turnovers, but were beat on the boards, 41 to 23. Rhett had the most rebounds for TSU with four.
Miller was the Tigers' main offensive weapon during the early stages of the game, scoring 10 of his team's first 12 points. Despite the senior's effort, TSU still trailed, 15-12, as NMSU shot 55 percent during the first eight minutes.
From that point, the Aggies (1-1) went on a 12-2 run that put TSU behind, 29-14. Miller finally halted the slide with a pair of lay-ins and two free throws to pull his team within nine with 5:26 left in the first half.
Michael Green hit TSU's first three-pointer of the game at the 4:13 mark and Miller added a hoop in transition to make the score, 31-29, in favor of NMSU.
The Aggies answered the TSU rally with a 7-0 run, but Kennedy Eubanks canned his first three-pointer of his TSU career with 29 seconds remaining in the period to pull the Tigers within six at 38-32 heading into the break.
Miller scored 20 of TSU's 32 first half points on 8-of-9 shooting. The point guard also had two of his team's five assists.
The Tigers forced 11 turnovers in half one and had a much better shot selection compared to last night's contest. TSU was 13-of-28 (46 percent) from the floor and canned two of its five three-point attempts (40 percent).
Things were different in the second half as Tennessee State made just one field goal during the first seven minutes, letting NMSU get up by as many as 12 at 49-37.
Miller ended the drought with a fast-break layup at the 12:56 mark, sparking a 13-5 TSU run to put the Tigers behind by just four, 54-50.
The two-basket margin proved to be the closest that the Tigers would get, as NMSU rattled off 13 straight points, four of which came on slam dunks.
Miller drained TSU's only three of the half to reach the 30-point plateau with 37 seconds left, but the Tigers dropped their second straight game by double-digits, 70-55.
Tennessee State will take a day off tomorrow, and try to salvage one game of the Hawaiian leg when the team takes on Western Michigan on Monday at 2 p.m. island time.


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By Imelda March
This installment of the Chicago Cyclocross Cup traveled to the southern suburb of the Village of Lansing. The course was flat as a pancake; however, filled with multiple twisty sections and a loose sand pit. The tricky part of this course was a barrier just before the sand pit which forced a dismount followed by a quick mount straight into the sandpit. This section was renamed "hecklers lane" because it was lined with enthusiastic spectators who got creative as the race went on. The group decided to provide the riders with the un-official "dip for dollars" prime. The "hecklers" placed half-sunk dollar bills into the sand which forced the passerby riders to dismount and grab the dollar bills as they ran bye. The course itself was bone dry with no mud in sight since no precipitation had fallen the day before.
The weather was partly cloudy with periods of sun through out the race. Temperatures stayed steady in the low 30 degree Fahrenheit; however, as the day progressed things did not get any better as the wind picked up and the thermometer dipped south. By late afternoon a few flurries started falling and embrocating was highly recommended.
Twenty one collegiate riders represented the Midwest Collegiate Cycling Conference (MWCCC) in which they earned points in their respected categories.
Elite Women
In the Elite Women's race, it was Killjoy vs. Verdigris Custom Homes. The Elite Women kept a close watch on each other; however, Holly Klug (Killjoy) took the opportunity to take on the duo from Verdigris Custom Homes. Klug (Killjoy) kept on the gas and gained a slight lead. She kept her lead all the day to the finish. She was followed by Debbie Dust (Verdigris Custom Homes) in 2nd with June Upshaw (Verdigris Custom Homes) rounding out the podium.
Elite Men and Collegiate Men A
The Collegiate Men A race was combined with the Elite Men. This combination represented a 25 man field. In the first part of the race, Scott McLaughlin (Sram) was concerned with staying ahead of the both the collegiate and the other Elite riders. He pushed the pace hard. Further back two Lindsay Wilson College men were keen on catching McLaughlin. Clayton Omer (Lindsay Wilson College) and Daniel Estevez (Lindsay Wilson College) caught up with McLaughlin (Sram) and began playing tag. Fast forward to 1.5 laps to go and McLaughlin gets dropped by Omer who rode the sandpit cleanly. Omer kept the effort hard and McLaughlin was not able to gain on him. Clayton Omer (Lindsay Wilson College) was the eventual race winner followed by Scott McLaughlin (Sram). The win for McLaughlin (Sram) in the Elite Men division represented his fourth win within the series. Kevin Klug (Killjoy) rolled in after McLaughlin earning 2nd in the Elite division followed by Daniel Estevez (Lindsay Wilson College) who earned second in the collegiate segment. He was followed by Brian Conant (Pony Shop) who earned 3rd in the Elite category while Derek Lan (Purdue University) pick up 3rd in the collegiate division.
Collegiate Women
Lindsay Wilson College did not want to leave anything to chance, as a result, two women from this mountain bike powerhouse showed up to earn the top points. The collegiate women were combined with the category 4 women and this made for a crowded 22 women field; however, only three represented the collegiate segment. Ashley James (Lindsay Wilson College) took immediate command of the race and pushed hard with each lap. Her lead reached a gargantuan 60 seconds. She earned the 80 points with little difficulty. James swept the collegiate weekend that began Saturday at Purdue University. Ashley James will be part of Team Kenda NRC Elite team for 2009. Emily Benson (Lindsay Wilson College), her teammate took 2nd while Rebecca Chan (University of Illinois) took 3rd.
Upcoming Events
The next stop for the Chicago Cyclocross Cup is the Ed Brophy Memorial Cross #9 scheduled for Sunday, November 23 in Woodstock, Illinois. This cause event will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Additional information about his race and the series can be found by visiting http://www.chicrosscup.com
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4BETTER OR WORSE- The week in review
Most flush: Charlottesville ends fiscal year 2009 with a $1.7 million surplus, which its staff recommends putting into capital improvement projects, and department expenditures were down more than $5 million, Rachana Dixit reports in the Daily Progress.
Most strapped: The city expects a $2.1 million deficit by the end of fiscal year 2010 in June.
Most sunshine: UVA Medical Center is posting doctors' business relationships online, Ted Strong reports in the DP.
Most alleged hooking: Charttesville Police arrest 10 people– nine women and one man– between November 1 and 4 for allegedly posting ads on public Internet sites offering sex for money.
Most postal: Mail center employees picket November 15 outside the post office on U.S. 29 to protest the possible closure of the mail processing center on Airport Road. Brian McNeill has the story in the Progress.
Biggest negligence award: A jury awards $5.25 million November 13 to the family of Sydney Aichs, the 16-year-old Albemarle High student who was killed May 9, 2008, when a truck driven by Kenneth Barbour ran a red light on U.S. 29 at Forest Lakes. Barbour pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving and is serving a two-year active sentence. Don B Swisher Trucking Corporation and McCann Delivery Services are also defendants in the civil suit.
Biggest international bribery case: Fluvanna man Charles Paul Edward Jumet pleads guilty November 13 to paying off Panamanian officials to obtain a maritime contract in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and to making a false statement. He faces sentencing February 12.
Longest abduction sentence: Kevin Stone gets six years in jail for kidnapping his wife from the Dairy Queen in Crozet August 16, 2008, with the remainder for his 28-year sentence suspended, NBC29 reports.
Most birds: Staunton woman Phyllis Jannisch, 40, is charged with animal abuse after police are called to her house because of the stench and find 150 birds, seven cats and a dog, as well as bird carcasses, urine, and feces throughout the house, which authorities condemn, NBC29 reports.
Latest Waynesboro multiplex plans: Visulite owner Adam Greenbaum is no longer part of the 10-screen theater on Lew Dewitt Boulevard near Lowe's that he announced in September, according to the News Virginian, and developer Brett Hayes plans to proceed with an eight-screen plex with 3-D theaters.
Latest layoffs in Waynesboro: Thirty-seven employees at an Ntelos headquarters are shown the door November 10 and another 11 are offered early retirement. Mohawk Industries has laid off 113 people this year and will close its plant in December. And Invista stopped manufacturing nylon fiber there in December 2008.
Best news for those who still have money: Waynesboro City Council votes to allow a Porsche dealership in a vacant Grand Furniture building on West Main Street, and Weldon and Phyllis Scrogham plan to relocate their G&W Motorwerkes from Staunton, the News Virginian reports.
Latest member of the 700 club: UVA women's basketball coach Debbie Ryan logs in her 700th win November 13 in the season opener against Manhattan.
Best Miller Center score: Former President George W. Bush chooses UVA to compile an oral history of his presidency at the Miller Center, whose Oral History Project has documented the terms of Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton.
Next best Miller Center score: Actor Richard Dreyfus discusses the importance of civics at a November 16 forum.
Best national exposure for a semi-local burger: David Letterman mentions the "Chubby Melt" at Moss Creek Cafe in Fishersville on his November 9 show, the News Virginian reports. The burger is served with grilled onions and mushrooms between two grilled cheese sandwiches.


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The library will be closed in observance of the following holidays:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
President's Day
Good Friday
Easter Sunday
Memorial Day Weekend (Sat., Sun., & Mon.)
Independence Day
Labor Day Weekend (Sat., Sun., & Mon.)
Columbus Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
The library will also be closed on Saturday through the months of July and August


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GROTON, Conn. -- A Naval Submarine Support Facility Sailor wanted to remember his reenlistment in a unique way by inviting his Nevada-based parents to participate in his ceremony via Skype.
Machinist's Mate 2nd Class (SS) David Waldren's parents, Michael and Ann Waldren, live in Carson City, Nevada and were unable to fly out to witness firsthand their son's reenlistment ceremony Feb. 3 in Groton.
"The idea to include my parents started with my wife," said Waldren. "She knew how important my parents are to me and our family, and because I have spent the majority of my career on either the East Coast or underway, this is our way of involving them to thank them for their continued support after all of these years."
Waldren, who was named junior Sailor of the Year for NSSF, reenlisted exactly to the date he entered the Navy 10 years ago. When he joined the Navy, Waldren continued the family tradition of serving one's country. His father had served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.
"I wanted to find a way to include my parents so they could experience this moment with me and my family," said Waldren. "This social media tool seemed the best way to connect us and share this moment."
Ann emphasized the importance of being a part of her son's ceremony despite the many miles between them.
"I just think that any chance to see my kid 3,000 miles away 'in person' and to talk to him and watch him is fantastic," said Ann. "He has chosen a path for his life and is making positive choices to support his family and serve his country is wonderful."
Lt. Ricardo Lopez, NSSF weapons officer will perform the reenlistment ceremony at the Submarine Force Library and Museum.
"This type of technology is a wonderful way for Waldren's family to come together to celebrate his reenlistment," said Lopez.


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Pennsylvania - Firearms/Weapons on School Campuses: Prohibitions or Restrictions
Pennsylvania Unconsolidated Statutes 1949 Act 14 Section 1317.2 Possession of Weapons Prohibited.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a school district or area vocational-technical school shall expel, for a period of not less than one year, any student who is determined to have brought onto or is in possession of a weapon on any school property, any school-sponsored activity or any public conveyance providing transportation to a school or school-sponsored activity.
(b) Every school district and area vocational-technical school shall develop a written policy regarding expulsions for possession of a weapon as required under this section. Expulsions shall be conducted pursuant to all applicable regulations.
(c) The superintendent of a school district or an administrative director of an area vocational-technical school may recommend modifications of such expulsion requirements for a student on a case-by-case basis. The superintendent or other chief administrative officer of a school entity shall, in the case of an exceptional student, take all steps necessary to comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (Public Law 91-230, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq.).
(d) The provisions of this section shall not apply to the following:
- (1) a weapon being used as part of a program approved by a school by an individual who is participating in the program; or
- (2) a weapon that is unloaded and is possessed by an individual while traversing school property for the purpose of obtaining access to public or private lands used for lawful hunting, if the entry on school premises is authorized by school authorities.
(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting the authority or duty of a school or area vocational-technical school to make an alternative assignment or provide alternative educational services during the period of expulsion.
(e.1) A school district receiving a student who transfers from a public or private school during a period of expulsion for an act or offense involving a weapon may assign that student to an alternative assignment or provide alternative education services, provided that the assignment may not exceed the period of expulsion.
(f) All school districts and area vocational-technical schools shall report all incidents involving possession of a weapon prohibited by this section as follows:
- (1) The school superintendent or chief administrator shall report the discovery of any weapon prohibited by this section to local law enforcement officials.
- (2) The school superintendent or chief administrator shall report to the Department of Education all incidents relating to expulsions for possession of a weapon on school grounds, school-sponsored activities or public conveyances providing transportation to a school or school-sponsored activity. Reports shall include all information as required under section 1303-A.
(g) As used in this section, the term "weapon" shall include, but not be limited to, any knife, cutting instrument, cutting tool, nunchaku, firearm, shotgun, rifle and any other tool, instrument or implement capable of inflicting serious bodily injury.


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Spandau Belly wrote:Look, I'm not trying to be rude here, but would you guys honestly want a Speed Racer 2?
I mean, I enjoyed Speed Racer. But I think they milked everything they could out of this world and setup. What could a sequel offer? Even more ridiculous races? Even wackier chimp antics? Even more brightly colored settings? I think I'd go blind.
However I wouldn't mind more movies looking and feeling like this because I think it captured the dinkyness of cartoons perfectly the same was what Rodriguez did with Sin City captured the ultra-noirist feel of Miller's comic books. I would look forward to more anime adaptations like Speed Racer, but not a sequel.
Earlier I suggest a Sailor Moon film, I think it would be pretty easy to do. Everybody likes movies about crime fighting hotties with killer bodies and I'm sure you could get a good cast of likeable and attractive young actresses to fill the parts.
I don't know a lot about anime, but as far as I know they haven't done a live action Pokemon or Dragonball film. I can't think of any other big series. Maybe this Cowboy Bebop thing that my buddy Travis is always talking about.
I loved Speed Racer but I don't want a sequel... I sort of argued myself out of that one, but still I would've liked to see it make a good profit at least to let the Wachowskis and Joel Silver know that they did a good job (i.e. that the studio realizes they did a good job).


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Discover the flavour adventure of the world's most famous jelly bean. Jelly Belly beans expand the flavour horizons with the largest collection of flavours on the planet, each a delicious delight to the taste buds. The Original Gourmet Jelly Bean?.
A wild collection dares you to compare some of our tastiest flavours with our craziest ones. Toothpaste? Moldy Cheese? With these flavours in disguise, you never know which one you will taste!
Jelly Belly captures the mischievous spirit of Illumination's Minions with this special BeanBoozled? Minion Edition, featuring two unique flavours. The infamous game of lookalikes has new challenges for fans of Minions and BeanBoozled alike.
Whether you're having a happy day or a grumpy one, there's a Jelly Belly® jelly bean for everyone. Five favorite flavors of Jelly Belly jelly beans are imprinted with a face that represents an emotion giving you a new way to express yourself.
Pick your favourite Super Hero and snack or share with two bag sizes – 28g or 60g. Each package is filled with the Super Hero Mix, an assortment of shimmering versions of some of our most popular Jelly Belly? jelly bean flavours.


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Myanmar is renewing efforts to implement the World Heritage Convention. As the country opens up to international conservation processes, IUCN is providing expertise to help identify potential natural heritage sites.
Myanmar is unlike any other country in Southeast Asia. Having lingered for years in diplomatic isolation, it seems to have gone on untouched by global trends while some of its biggest neighbours – mostly China and India – have geared up into the full speed of Third-Millennium economics.
After sustaining a military dictatorship for nearly 50 years and undergoing economic sanctions for over 10 years, Myanmar is now emerging out of its shell. A reform process initiated after a 2010 general election has since eased up international relations.
Myanmar is now proactively seeking support to implement the World Heritage Convention, which it had not engaged in since drawing up a tentative list in 1996. Tentative lists are the first step into the World Heritage process after ratifying the Convention and consist of any number of sites that a country can consider as potential candidates for future nominations.
Today, UNESCO is providing technical assistance to address conservation and restoration priorities at sites identified nearly 20 years ago, and get back on track of the nomination process. Myanmar's tentative list contains eight sites – all cultural, none natural. Yet the country boasts some of the most intact habitats in the Southeast Asian region.
Nearly 50% of its land is covered by forests, a third of its perimeter is coastal land bordering the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea, and 45 protected areas are established within Myanmar. Such natural wealth may well contain areas that are critically important for conservation, or even present qualities that could potentially be considered for World Heritage status.
Thus, at the country's request, IUCN is currently lending its expertise to undertake an inventory of natural areas with World Heritage potential. The first objective of this collaboration is to recommend natural sites that the government of Myanmar may choose to include on its tentative list.
IUCN, led by its office in Viet Nam, has identified an initial list of eight areas with possible "outstanding universal value". More research will be needed to evaluate if they meet the standards on the ground for World Heritage status. However, two sites appear to stand good chances to progress faster into the process, as their boundaries as protected areas need little adjustment.
One of these is the beautiful and isolate Natma Taung National Park, in eastern Myanmar. Rising up to 3,000 meters, it is an important habitat for species more commonly found in the Himalayan region. Over 800 plant and 230 bird species are recorded here. The presence of the Chin ethnic minority, with its ways of letting soil recover from cultivation, also means it could be considered as a cultural landscape.
Indawgyi Lake Wildlife Sanctuary, the largest freshwater lake in Myanmar providing habitat for 10 threatened bird species, also needs no major change to its current configuration. The sanctuary is essential for the survival of migratory waterbirds, including the critically endangered Baer's Pochard (Aythya baeri), which winters in the wetlands here, as well as other birds, such as the critically endangered White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis) and Slender-billed Vulture (Gyps tenuirostris).
Other natural areas identified by IUCN include: the Irrawaddy (Ayeyarwady) River, one of the last major undammed rivers in Asia and key for the conservation of the Irrawaddy Dolphin; the Northern Forest Complex, which includes part of the Eastern Himalayas; Myeik Archipelago, which has a clear potential to be considered as a transboundary site with the Andaman Sea in Thailand; the Rakhine Coast on the eastern side of the Bay of Bengal; and the Tanintharyi, a large corridor of lowland tropical forest bordering Thailand.
IUCN will present its recommendations to the Myanmar government and non-profit organizations next week.