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Presidential Inbox: Integrating Global Health Into the Pivot Strategy
Yanzhong Huang, Editor
Senior Fellow for Global Health, Council on Foreign Relations
This is a cross-post with CFR's Asia Unbound Blog.
Mr. President, as you begin your second term, you and your Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping both face the challenge of building a mature and mutually beneficial bilateral relationship. There is no need to belabor the strategic importance of the Sino-American relations for the United States. Indeed, one may argue that it is precisely the strategic dynamics driven by China's rise that led to your critical decision to pivot to Asia.
While we are told that a critical element of the U.S. pivot strategy is to nurture partnerships to address important common challenges, our rebalancing efforts thus far have focused almost solely on security and trade. They are certainly crucial in promoting U.S. economic growth and regional stability, but our relationship with China and other Asian countries has become so multifaceted and complex that other issues, like health and the environment, challenge us to promote jointly the welfare of people in the Asia-Pacific region, which still accounts for a majority of the global disease burden. As a result of the epidemiological transition, non-communicable diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes are increasingly becoming the dominant cause of mortality. China, which has surpassed India to become the world's diabetes capital, also accounts for 20 percent of the world's total cancer-caused deaths. By increasing individual and household impoverishment and hindering socioeconomic development, the non-communicable diseases are a major cause of poverty and an urgent development challenge in the region.
In addition to the rising threat of non-communicable diseases, the Asia-Pacific region also faces growing health security threats. With extensive animal trade and cross-border human movement, the region remains a center of global concern for the emergence of pandemic influenza or a SARS-type novel, zoonotic respiratory virus. The lowered barriers to entry and reduced costs of bioengineering only increase the risks of accidental or intentional release of dangerous pathogens. In addition, there has been an increase in drug-resistant infections (e.g., artemisinin-resistant malaria and drug-resistant tuberculosis) and vector-borne diseases including dengue and Japanese encephalitis. These infectious diseases threaten U.S. military forces in the region, disturb international trade and travel, and even undermine regional stability. As you and Senator Lugar wrote in a 2005 New York Times op-ed, a major disease "outbreak could cause millions of deaths, destabilize Southeast Asia…and threaten the security of governments around the world." Your concern was recently echoed by Mr. Xi Jinping, who said, "at present, world health problems are in close relationship with international issues, including politics, economy and social development, and have an impact on international relations and foreign policies."
Building an enhanced global health agenda into the pivot strategy would contribute to a win-win outcome, which is precisely what Beijing hopes to achieve in what it calls a "new major country relationship." As a Chinese scholar said, the ability to achieve such a relationship depends, among others, on how the two countries "develop their potential" for win-win cooperation. Health is an area that is politically neutral and about which each side feels strongly. Indeed, demographic and epidemiological transition and China's move toward universal health coverage not only generated huge demand for more and better healthcare, but also ushered in forces supporting private and overseas investment in a sector that is traditionally monopolized by government actors. Given the U.S. comparative advantage in pharmaceutical-related research and development as well as healthcare management and service quality, health system transition in China would generate more business opportunities for U.S. companies and contribute to the narrowing trade deficit with China. Equally important, tackling a common health challenge helps countries in the region build trust and reduce tensions around more contentious policy issues such as territorial dispute. While substantial cooperation over health may provide Beijing an additional reason to focus more on domestic welfare and internal transition, improved U.S.-China relations contributes to regional security, which helps strengthen the United States' position in the region.
In your first term, Mr. President, your administration was active in conducting health diplomacy by proposing a set of innovative guiding principles and objectives as well as launching new initiatives. While the results of these programs were mixed, the inclusion of an enhanced global health agenda within the pivot strategy would serve to strengthen your leadership in this area and the administration's ability to effectively handle health diplomacy. When integrated into the pivot strategy, such an agenda would include:
- Actively engaging China's healthcare sector. While promoting opportunities for U.S. biopharmaceutical firms, hospital groups, and insurance companies to do business with China, we should also demonstrate our willingness to work with China to address issues of immediate concern to the Chinese people, including their ability to access effective and affordable medicines.
- Increase U.S.-China military-to-military exchange on health issues, including humanitarian assistance and disease surveillance. A working relationship, for example, could be established between Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center and the Chinese PLA Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Jointly launch several major initiatives aimed at strengthening the health system in the region. Potential areas of cooperation include control of artemisinin-resistant malaria, dual-use research dilemma, and prevention and control of non-communicable diseases. Doing so is in both countries' enlightened self-interest because it not only contributes to regional security and development but also allows each side to benefit from improved soft power status.
- Continue to encourage Beijing to shoulder more global health responsibilities while exploring with it the best practices and institutional requirements of development assistance for heath.
Mr. President, since Beijing is not used to making any major initiatives on the global health front, you should feel free to raise these issues with Mr. Xi at the next summit. Once you both reach an understanding on these issues, the Strategic & Economic Dialogue would be an ideal venue for moving this agenda forward. Depending on the issue areas, several government working groups can be established, including officials from the State Department, U.S. Agency for International Development, Department of Health and Human Services, Defense Department, and the Food and Drug Administration in the United States, and the Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Health, the State Food and Drug Administration, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and PLA General Logistics in China.
Forty years ago, when the first batch of American health workers were allowed to visit China, Milo Leavitt, then director of the Fogarty International Center, noted in Medicine and Public Health in the People's Republic of China that "for those who believe that the universal desire for health and relief from disease and suffering may be the strongest key to peace and international cooperation, it is significant and heartening to observe that physicians were among the first groups granted permission to visit the People's Republic of China." If cooperation over health contributed to the opening of China in the early 1970s, now it can and should play a much larger role in building strategic trust and contributing to the success of your pivot strategy. We look forward to your leadership in shaping this global health agenda.


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WinEQ 2
WinEQ 2 is a powerful but easy to use utility designed to increase the playability, as well as falicitate multitasking and ability to run multiple sessions of EverQuest and other supported games.
WinEQ 2 forces your game to play in a window, rather than full screen mode. That means faster switching to other applications, such as an internet browser or chat program, or even another game. That doesn't mean it will only take up a portion of your screen, however. WinEQ 2 Pro provides a window preset that causes the window to appear full screen (among other configurable presets)! All the benefits of playing in a window, with the beauty of playing full screen!
In older games, the ability to place the game in windowed mode was considered taboo because it could allow the player to cheat much more easily. In reality, if the player wanted to cheat they would do it anyway (for example, another computer to be used for peeking at a game's network traffic and grabbing otherwise hidden information). Therefore, many older games do not support windowing.
Today, game developers generally realize that people need access to other resources while playing their game (Google, fan sites, instant messengers, email, etc), and potentially playing multiple accounts on their online gaming system (which in turn requires more subscriptions to their service), and that cheaters are far too tricky to let windowing stop them.
Although we do not condone cheating to gain an unfair advantage in a game, we do condone windowing and think it should be an integral part of all social games such as MMOs. Most new MMOs already have the game itself in a window, but as you may well know, WinEQ does not just put the game in a window -- it is capable of much more than that.
WinEQ 2 provides configurable hotkeys for various tasks, including switching sessions, mouse release/re-capture (for games that need it), and even more for subscribers for such things as toggling a memory indicator, window borders, window presets, even picture-in-picture! All at the touch of a button -- or a few buttons if you prefer.
Simple Preferences System
WinEQ 2 provides an easy way of configuring for each game. Settings are broken into games, and categories for each game. Profiles are used to allow different settings for each game, even multiple copies of each game. For example, one EverQuest profile may be set to be on the primary display with sound on, and another may be on the secondary display with sound off (additionally for EverQuest, each profile keeps its own EQ "last logged in" information so it doesn't need to be re-typed each time for multiple accounts, and allows custom eqclient.ini files to be used per profile to have different EQ settings per profile, replacing the benefits of using multiple folders).
Picture-in-Picture (Subscribers Only)
WinEQ 2 provides single-window Picture-in-Picture. Imagine trying to play two characters at the same time, with only one monitor. You can either play in two small windows, or only have one character in view at a time, leaving one potentially vulnerable. With WinEQ, the last game window to be in focus can automatically place itself in a smaller window on top of your current one. This means that for the cost of a small portion of your main window's visibility, you gain a great amount of visibility for your other character, albeit small. The size and placement of the picture window is also configurable.
Video Capture (Subscribers Only)
WinEQ 2 provides an easy-to-use video capture system, which automatically encodes the video to WMV format (requires Windows Media Player 9 or later). This system is not designed to replace other, possibly more powerful video capture utilities for video capture buffs, but instead to introduce video capture capabilities to a wider audience. Our system can be configured to trade off quality for speed (making videos places extra load on your system, causing the game to have slower framerates) as well as length and space. Where other utilities may require unusually large hard drives with plenty of room to spare, ours can be configured to be a viable solution for average users, and does not require knowledge of video editing tools to convert to a format for sharing with others.
Here is an example video which we recorded in World of Warcraft at an in-game resolution of 640x480, with a 60% rate of capture (e.g. 1 of every 3 frames is skipped), and a resulting video of 640x480 at 60% image quality. The clip is 57 seconds long and is about 10 fps (the game was running at about 20 fps; the rate of capture setting allows the video to be about 60% the framerate of the game). The video was taken with the compression option on, which slightly decreases overall framerate but allows longer videos by using up less temporary space. This particular video did not include sound, but the option is of course available and does not significantly increase the size of the video. Note that the video is only about 2MB in size, making it easy to share!
Dark Age of Camelot
Everquest 2
Warcraft III
World of Warcraft
System Requirements
- WinEQ 2 requires Windows 2000 or later. Windows XP Service Pack 2 is recommended.
- Recommended
- Windows XP SP2
- Athlon XP or Pentium 4
- 512MB of RAM (more if playing multiple sessions of games simultaneously)
- Everquest
- EverQuest uses about 300MB of system RAM minimum per session. Typically, EverQuest players like to play with higher settings, much closer to 400-500MB per session. If you plan to play multiple characters on the same system, keep this in mind!
- EverQuest uses about 32MB of video RAM minimum per session. Some settings, including resolution and color depth, can bump this up to 45MB on typical systems. If you plan to play multiple characters on the same system, keep this in mind as well!
- Your video card isn't the only source of video RAM! Spare system RAM can be used to pick up the slack through a BIOS feature called AGP Aperture, or AGP Window. However, there MUST be enough physical video RAM remaining to add another 3D display in order to load another session. The rest goes to loading textures.
Click here to Download WinEQ 2
To begin the installation process double-click the Lavish.WinEQ.x.xx.exe file.
You will then be able to select where you would like WinEQ 2 installed by entering the path manually or using the Browse button to select the path.
Once you have selected the installation path, click the Install button.
A desktop shortcut is created on the Desktop during the installation process. You can drag the shortcut to the Start Menu, Quick Launch Bar, or any other location you wish. You can also simply delete the shortcut and make your own method of starting WinEQ 2.
Note: WinEQ2.txt contains general information and announcements concerning WinEQ 2. This file is opened during the installation process.
Once the installation is complete, click the Close button.
Note: You will find information on how to perform a Quick Start procedure for each game under the specific Game Topic.
Basic Usage
Step 1: Install WinEQ2
Step 2: Run WinEQ2
Step 3: Right click WinEQ2 tray icon and select the game and profile to load.
Right click WinEQ2 tray icon and select WinEQ2.0 Manual

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Maverick is the entry-level brand of the manufacturer HPI Racing. It specializes in the sale of RC cars andRC accessories.
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Who is the manufacturer Maverick?
Maverick is a brand developed by the manufacturer HPI-Racing, a pioneer since 1986. The founder of the brand, Tatsuro Watanabe, has installed a huge global center of RC models and products in Southern California. Thanks to its technical innovations, this company has revolutionized the world of RC modeling. Today, his reputation has grown. Maverick is its entry-level brand.
What are the specialties of the manufacturer Maverick?
The Maverick brand is renowned for the durability and quality of its products, but also for its innovative designs. It specializes in RC cars, RC buggy and RC accessories. This entry-level brand of HPI manufactures models that are both diverse and powerful. The manufacturer's products are appreciated by amateurs of all ages. Note that these high-end RC cars are mainly on a 1/10 scale.
What are the different products of Maverick?
In Maverick's catalog, the electric RC buggy is the most popular. This radio controlled vehicle combines lightness and performance. It meets the needs of the majority of pilots. The rc off-road buggy, equipped with a Brushlessmotor, can be ready for use by beginners or to be ridden by seasoned modellers.
Maverick also has radio-controlled touring track cars. These are handy, realistic and fast models. The Touring Cars are equipped with an electric or thermal Maverick RC motor, in brushed or brushless version. Electric versions are suitable for riding on flat surfaces.
In addition, the brand offers rc equipment and accessories necessary for electric and thermal RC cars, such as:
● Graphite parts for racing cars;
● Whepers for off-road and road vehicles;
● The engines.
What are the models of Maverick and their specifics?
The brand presents a whole line of products including the Maverick rc 1/5. The Maverick ion range offers a wide choice of novelties:
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● The maverick ion xt;
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● L' ion rx rally 1/18 rtr.
The Maverick ion rx is the newest in the range. This model is equipped with a 4x4 transmission on bearings that allows it to be controlled on any type of terrain.
Severy combinations of Maverick strada are available on the market. Here is our non-exhaustive list:
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● The maverick strada xb ;
● The maverick strada sc ;
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By Erika Martinez
When Andres Chavez Rodriguez was 16 years old in a small village in the state of Nuevo Leon, Mexico, his father sent him to live with his uncle in Monterrey.
"From then on, my life changed," Chavez Rodriguez said.
Each time, it seemed there were better opportunities just ahead, so Chavez Rodriguez would migrate first to the Mexico-U.S. border, and later to Houston and Michigan. He would bounce between the United States and Mexico for several years. During the World War II, he registered for the U.S. Army because everyone else was doing it, he said, but was never drafted because he was too young. He was interviewed in Spanish last July.
The young Chavez Rodriguez worked for seven years making little money at his Uncle Enrique's hotel, Maravillas de Monterrey, which was a combination of hotel, bar, restaurant and theatre; he realized that to help his parents, he would have to migrate further north.
"One day I passed as a 'mojado' [illegal immigrant] to the [Rio Grande] Valley, through the river with others," he said.
Unable to find a job in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, Chavez Rodriguez had no choice but to go back to Mexico. In Reynosa, Tamaulipas, he managed to obtain his local passport, which allowed him to re-enter the U.S. legally. In less than a year, he was in Houston, Texas, reunited with his brother, Guadalupe Chavez Rodriguez. In Houston, he worked in an assembly line making parts for the war.
"World War II was at its apogee; a lot of beautiful and sad things were seen. Many mothers would cry when they would say goodbye to their sons who were going to the battlefields," said Chavez Rodriguez sadly.
Chavez Rodriguez still reflects upon the attitudes many Anglos had toward people of color during and after WWII. Although a lot of Latinos went to fight for the U.S., many opportunities and doors were closed for Mexican Americans, especially those with darker skin, he said
"In those times, there was a lot of discrimination against blacks, and thank God my color is white, 'guero,' in those years," he said with a smile. "Blacks were sent to the back of the bus. I did suffer a lot, but not that."
After the war was over, Chavez Rodriguez remained in the U.S. until Feb. 25, 1949, returning to Monterrey briefly after his father's death. Then it was back to work in Houston. One morning his manager came and told him somebody was looking for him.
"It was the immigration," he recalls. "Everything ended. They allowed me to go change into different clothes. I showered ... and goodbye. Who denounced me? That question remained in the air."
Within days of going back to Mexico, he began working as a policeman in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, across the border from Brownsville, Texas; however, this job wasn't what Chavez Rodriguez wanted in life.
"I had fun, but it was too dangerous. I could dress nice, but to be honest, I did not like that kind of job," he said.
But the job did allow Chavez Rodriguez to meet his future wife, Ernestina Trevino Garcia.
"She (his wife) was very pretty ... I fell in love with her, but I had to be very careful with her. She was very well behaved," he said smiling.
His job also helped him to get a green card, which became his "passport" to the American dream.
"I told Ernestina, 'Look my darling, I have everything ready. I leave for the United States,'" he said.
But this time Chavez Rodriguez didn't want to settle for Texas. He decided to take a bigger step and made it all the way to Adrian, Michigan. There, he worked for Tecumseh Refrigerator Company, making parts for refrigerator motors.
Chavez Rodriguez considers himself a lucky man, because everywhere he went, a job was always waiting for him.
"The next day, I looked for a job and God helped me. I filled out the application and they told me, 'Come back on Monday. You're going to make $1.65 per hour.' Back then, that was a lot of money," he said.
As soon as he arrived in Michigan, he began saving money for he and Ernestina's wedding. And on Jan. 29, 1956, he became "the happiest man in the world" by marrying Ernestina in Reynosa, across the border from McAllen, Texas.
Another important milestone for Chavez Rodriguez was becoming an American citizen in 1966: With his citizenship, he was eligible to vote. He remembers that people had to pay a poll tax in those days if they wanted to vote.
But Chavez Rodriguez also said that without God's help, he wouldn't have made it back and forth between Mexico and the U.S.
His oldest child, daughter Yolanda, was born in Michigan in 1957, however, he eventually brought his family to the Rio Grande Valley. Chavez Rodriguez doesn't deny he struggled economically to support his family. Once in Texas, he and his wife had three more children: Araceli, Andres Jr. and Esmeralda.
Chavez Rodriguez had little education ("two or three years, I can't even remember," he said), but he was very smart and his hard work was the key to his success.
"I used to pay attention to how my manager used to do his job, and he got promoted and so I stayed in his place," he said.
His three daughters were able to attend prestigious universities and his son, Andy, runs his own small business. His oldest child, Yolanda Padilla, works as a professor of social work at the University of Texas at Austin.
Chavez Rodriguez said his children had a better life than his own because they all had the opportunity to get an education.
"The only university I attended was the University of Life," he said.
He added, however, that, with the support of his wife and children, he has been able to educate himself throughout the years.
Through reading, which he said he loves, he learned he has something in common with Pope John Paul II.:
"The Pope was born in May 18, 1920, and I was born the same day, but in 1921, a year after," he said.
Today, at the age of 79, Chavez Rodriguez continues to have a very active life, constantly volunteering at the Senior Citizens Center in McAllen.
"I go to the center and play dominos with other men my age," he said.
Chavez Rodriguez retired from his position as a janitor in the Brownsville public schools at 65. He said his best-paying job was one that paid $8.00 an hour. With his retirement money, he bought a house in McAllen, Texas, to be close to his daughters, Araceli and Esmeralda.
His house has a big yard for his vegetable garden. He also has a large storage room for his tools. However, he continues to tell his grown children that if at any point they need a place to stay, his house is always going to be theirs, too.
Being a father has been the greatest experience of his life, Chavez Rodriguez said.
Mr. Chavez Rodriguez was interviewed in McAllen, Texas, on July 26, 2000, by his daughter, Yolanda C. Padilla.


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The Atlantic: How Vegetable Oils Replaced Animal Fats in the American Diet
by Drew Ramsey and Tyler Graham | Apr 26, 2012
In this excerpt from The Happiness Diet, discover how Procter & Gamble convinced people to forgo butter and lard for cheap, factory-made oils loaded with trans fat.
Before highways and before railroads, America conducted her commerce via steamship over water through a system of rivers, canals, and lakes. In the 1800s, Cincinnati was the heart of the developed United States. At the time it was known to the world as Porkopolis. That's because not so long ago, the most widely consumed meat in this nation was swine.
This was before refrigeration. The biggest enemy of 19th-century butchers was spoilage. Eating cows didn't make a whole lot of sense: Distributing the meat of a freshly killed 1,500-pound animal before it went bad was difficult without roads and temperature-controlled trains. But pigs are fatty, which makes them excellent for salt curing because they don't lose flavor.
Cincinnati is on the Ohio River, which flows to the Mississippi River, which leads to the ever-important port of New Orleans. From the mouth of the mighty Mississippi, Porkopolis distributed meat throughout the coastal southern United States. The by-products of pork production meant that the burgeoning metropolis was also home to many tanneries, boot makers, and upholsters. Animal fats were hot commodities, as they were rendered and molded into soap and candles. Breaking down pigs was a highly efficient process known as the disassembly line — an idea that would later be reverse-engineered by Henry Ford to produce automobiles.
A major economic depression in the 1870s caused two important citizens of Porkopolis to join forces in order to cut costs and survive the bear market. They formed a company that would eventually be responsible for the greatest dietary shift in our country's history. William Procter brought his candle-making business to the states after a fire destroyed his business in England. James Gamble fled Ireland during the Great Potato Famine and became a soap manufacturer. In a twist of fate, the two men happened to marry sisters in Cincinnati. Together, the brothers-in-law formed Procter & Gamble, a soap- and candle-manufacturing operation.
At the time, soap was sold in huge wheels that were sliced into custom-sized portions at general stores. Procter and Gamble decided to take a chance by mass-producing individually wrapped bars of soap. To pull this off, the brother-in-laws needed to drastically reduce the price of their raw ingredients, which meant finding a replacement for expensive animal fats. They settled on a mix of palm and coconut oils and created the first soap that floated in water — a handy invention when clothes and dishes alike were washed in a sudsy basin. Hard pressed to come up with a name for this new product, Procter looked to the bible for inspiration and found it in Psalm 45:8: "All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad." The word Ivory was trademarked, and in short order Americans all over the country would know the purity of this soap.
Oddly enough, the company to thank for the fact that America now eats so much vegetable oil has never produced much in the way of food. Thanks to Procter & Gamble the United States boosted the production of a waste product of cotton farming, cottonseed oil. To ensure a steady, cheap supply for soap production the company formed a subsidiary in 1902 called Buckeye Cotton Oil Co. Before processing, cottonseed oil is cloudy red and bitter to the taste because of a natural phytochemical called gossypol (it's used today in China as male birth control) and is toxic to most animals, causing dangerous spikes in the body's potassium levels, organ damage, and paralysis.
An issue of Popular Science from the era sums up the evolution of cottonseed nicely: "What was garbage in 1860 was fertilizer in 1870, cattle feed in 1880, and table food and many things else in 1890." But it entered our food supply slowly. It wasn't until a new food-processing invention of hydrogenation that cottonseed oil found its way into the kitchens of America's restaurants and homes.
Edwin Kayser, a German chemist, wrote to Procter & Gamble on October 18, 1907, about a new chemical process that could create a solid fat from a liquid. The company's researchers had been interested in producing a solid form of cottonseed oil for years, and Kayser described his new process as "of the greatest possible importance to soap manufacturers." The company purchased US rights to the patents and created a lab on the Procter & Gamble campus, known as Ivorydale, to experiment with the new technology. Soon the company's scientists produced a new creamy, pearly white substance out of cottonseed oil. It looked a lot like the most popular cooking fat of the day: lard. Before long, Procter & Gamble sold this new substance (known today as hydrogenated vegetable oil) to home cooks as a replacement for animal fats.
Procter & Gamble filed a patent application for the new creation in 1910, describing it as "a food product consisting of a vegetable oil, preferably cottonseed oil, partially hydrogenated, and hardened to a homogeneous white or yellowish semi-solid closely resembling lard. The special object of the invention is to provide a new food product for a shortening in cooking." They came up with the name Crisco, which they thought conjured up crispness, freshness, and cleanliness.
Convincing homemakers to swap butter and lard for a new fat created in a factory would be quite a task, so the new form of food needed a new marketing strategy. Never before had Procter & Gamble — or any company for that matter — put so much marketing support or advertising dollars behind a product. They hired the J. Walter Thompson Agency, America's first fullservice advertising agency staffed by real artists and professional writers. Samples of Crisco were mailed to grocers, restaurants, nutritionists, and home economists. Eight alternative marketing strategies were tested in different cities and their impacts calculated and compared. Doughnuts were fried in Crisco and handed out in the streets. Women who purchased the new industrial fat got a free cookbook of Crisco recipes. It opened with the line, "The culinary world is revising its entire cookbook on account of the advent of Crisco, a new and altogether different cooking fat." Recipes for asparagus soup, baked salmon with Colbert sauce, stuffed beets, curried cauliflower, and tomato sandwiches all called for three to four tablespoons of Crisco.
Health claims on food packaging were then unregulated, and the copywriters claimed that cottonseed oil was healthier than animal fats for digestion. Advertisements in the Ladies' Home Journal encouraged homemakers to try the new fat and "realize why its discovery will affect every family in America." The unprecedented product rollout resulted in the sales of 2.6 million pounds of Crisco in 1912 and 60 million pounds just four years later. This new food bolstered the bottom line of a company whose other products were Ivory Soap, Lenox Soap, White Naphtha Laundry Soap, and Star Soap. It also helped usher in the age of margarine as well as low-fat foods.
Procter & Gamble's claims about Crisco touching the lives of every American proved eerily prescient. The substance (like many of its imitators) was 50 percent trans fat, and it wasn't until the 1990s that its health risks were understood. It is estimated that for every two percent increase in consumption of trans fat (still found in many processed and fast foods) the risk of heart disease increases by 23 percent. As surprising as it might be to hear, the fact that animal fats pose this same risk is not supported by science.
Reprinted from The Happiness Diet (c) 2011 by Drew Ramsey, MD and Tyler Graham. Permission granted by Rodale, Inc. Available wherever books are sold.


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Accentuate+ Public Relations - Wellington's newest Public Relations Consultancy
NEWS RELEASE: 30 Novemebr 2012
Wellington public relations consultant Rob McGregor has established a new public relations business Accentuate+ Public Relations (Accentuate), which began business today.
Rob McGregor said, "Accentuate has been created to provide organisations wanting to proactively manage their public relations with access to the experience and expertise that comes from understanding how to best manage their profile and reputation. Essentially, the new company incorporates my current public relations practice and enables me to involve a number of associates with key projects.
"We have been particularly encouraged by the way our clients have welcomed the change and have committed to continuing their association with us. The commitment to advocating on their behalf, the services provided and terms of engagement, remain unchanged."
In the New Year, the company expects to make an announcement regarding the appointment of several associates of the new business.
With over 25 years experience in public relations and advertising, Rob McGregor has extensive industry knowledge and networks. Until Friday, he was a partner in Adroite Communications & Public Relations. Prior to founding Adroite in 2009, he managed Sorensen Group's Wellington office and prior to that was Client Service Director at Ogilvy & Mather, Wellington. He began his public relations career with Network Communications.
Accentuate's clients come from the public and private companies including industry associations, and the not-for-profit sector. Industry sector experience includes: financial services, publicly listed companies, fashion, crown-owned enterprises, information technology, education providers, agribusiness and the rural sector, viticulture, automotive, healthcare, voluntary sector organisations, hospitality and tourism.


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Six college football stories from around the country. Because it's Cinco de Mayo, dude.
Officials risk complicating a playoff system
Is a 'conference champion only' model the right direction to take the postseason?
Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany met with members of the media this past Wednesday in Chicago and discussed one possible way of determining a national champion in college football once a four-team playoff is implemented in 2014.
Delany said that a "conference champion only" model is being discussed that would include teams that won their leagues, but the squads would only qualify if they were ranked among the top six teams in the country.
Colorado State trio expelled from school
McElwain's first big test. Last week, three Colorado State players were charged with one count each of disorderly conduct in what was described as the "savage beating" of a couple of fellow students, leading some to believe that the trio had a future with the football program.
Not only is that not the case, but the players won't have a future at the university, either.
Top recruit not going to Ohio State after contacted by sex offender
An Ohio State recruit has told the Buckeyes he will not attend the university, according to several published reports, amid concern that a convicted sex offender had interactions with players and recruits associated with the program. Alex Anzalone, one of the nation's top linebacker recruits, committed to Ohio State last month in what was turning out to be a stellar class for new coach Urban Meyer.
But Anzalone, of Wyomissing, Pa., will reopen his recruiting process, after being contacted by Charles Eric Waugh, 31, of Ashland, Ky. In 2008, Waugh pleaded guilty to five counts of possession of underage sexual content. And this year, across Twitter, he contacted several Ohio State coaches, athletes and even recruits, including Anzalone. He also posed for photos with some of them.
Family of NC State canine mascot poisoned ... again
Pasquotank (N.C.) County Sheriff Randy Cartwright confirmed Friday the Tamaskan dogs had been poisoned in the same manner they were a year ago: The perpetrator buried a bowl of fish laced with antifreeze on the property of the dogs' breeder in Elizabeth City, N.C.
In the most recent case, the dogs ate the fish, and soon three of them began showing signs of illness. Those three were transported to Chesapeake Animal Hospital in Virginia, where they are listed in serious condition.
Do more college football wins equal fewer academic donations?
Common sense suggests a university's athletic success translates to more athletic donations. But do victories on the field also help academic giving?
For years, that's been a rebuttal by universities to critics who say college sports distracts from a university's educational mission. Now partial research at the University of Arkansas suggests football success may actually reduce academic donations.
And finally… it's come to this:
LSU fan in post-BCS video sues Alabama man
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Havana, Cuba – For people who love funerals, Fidel Castro's continued existence has become a real bummer. The Cuban dictator remains in hospital with Hugo Chavez giving foot massages and Noam Chomsky fluffing his pillow. Reuters has become so tired with Castro's refusal to die, that they have simply announced his death and ignored all the evidence that refutes it.
"Who?" asked a perplexed Reuters journalist today. "Castro? He died weeks ago mate. In fact, I don't know who you're talking about. Never heard the name. Nope, doesn't ring a bell… Lalalalalalala! I'm not listenin'! LALALALALALALALLA…"
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As I have in previous years, this week I am attending the Embedded Conference Scandinavia [ECS] in Stockholm, Sweden. This event seems to get bigger every year and is certainly for foremost embedded conference in the region.
I was pleased to have two proposals for papers accepted …
My two sessions cover well trodden ground:
USB 3 – An Introduction for Embedded Software Developers
USB is widely deployed in embedded devices of all kinds, resulting in simple interconnectivity and interoperability. This simplicity comes at a cost: the internal functions of USB are quite complex. This is of no consequence to the user of a USB-enabled device, but the embedded software developer does need some understanding of USB internals. Even if a commercial USB stack is employed, an appreciation of how it works enables it to be used optimally.
In this session, the history and internal operation of USB will be reprised in detail. Then, the changes and enhancements that come along with USB 3 will be reviewed.
How to Measure RTOS Performance
In the world of smart phones and tablet PCs memory might be cheap, but in the more constrained universe of deeply embedded devices, it is still a precious resource. This is one of the many reasons why most 16- and 32-bit embedded designs rely on the services of a scalable real-time operating system (RTOS). An RTOS allows product designers to focus on the added value of their solution while delegating efficient resource (memory, peripheral, etc.) management. In addition to footprint advantages, an RTOS operates with a degree of determinism that is an essential requirement for a variety of embedded applications. This session takes a look at "typical" reported performance metrics for an RTOS in the embedded industry.
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Team Up. Thrown Down. The award-winning SKATE franchise returns to break new ground with SKATE 3. Delivering the definitive co-op skateboarding experience, it's up to players to build the ultimate team and change the face of the city. Get ready to take on unique team challenges, compete against rival crews online and shred the streets of the all new skaters paradise, Port Carverton.
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The AnimatrixSynopsisThis OAV contains nine animated shorts done by some of the best in the animation industry. Most in one way, shape, or form take place in the same universe as the Matrix or follow a theme very similar to that of the Matrix. ReviewThe Wachowski Brothers are anime fans with connections, and they have used those connections to bring some of the best modern directors and animators that exist in the animation industry in the world. I have never really been a fan of the compilation of shorts that I have seen in the past. I have felt that they do not have enough time to create a decent story with interesting characters. I feel that they are rushed and at times they become monotonous. The Animatrix has completely changed that viewpoint. It has not only proven that Americans can become members of anime industry, but it has proven that Americans can create great anime as well. Final Flight of the Osiris is the first short on this DVD. Directed by Andy Jones, it is an action-packed short, which contains high-quality computer graphics created by Square USA. Unfortunately, due to the time constraints and the extensive fighting in the early portion of the short, any form of characterization in the plot is lost. On the other hand, The Second Renaissance Parts I and II are my favorite shorts out of the entire DVD. The shorts tell the story of the fight between man and machine. Over time, machines have been gaining more control over the world in general and are forcing many humans out of work. Soon, people begin to question if robots should be deemed as possessions or separate entities. The animation is absolutely amazing as the battles between man and machine increase while Maeda narrates how the Matrix came into existence. Kid's Story isn't as plot heavy, but it proves that Studio 4C was not afraid to experiment with the fast, fluid animation, unconventional artwork, and unusual (but creative) camera angles. The style itself allows for a fast paced, physics-defying (Tony Hawk couldn't skate like that if his depended on it) short that is entertaining, yet jaw-dropping at the same time. While Program is impressive in some ways, it is definitely not the best of Kawajiri's work. While it does tie in to the Matrix, the short is really nothing more than a duel between two characters that are arguing over whether or not to go back into the Matrix. Granted, it is well animated, but the plot and characters are non-existent throughout the short. Another short that I enjoyed is Beyond, which was directed by Morimoto Koji. Beyond is a true feast for the eyes of anyone to enjoy. Children stumble upon a large and abandoned home that is practically cut into an alternate dimension. Realistic physics become non-existent as the children enjoy pulling off awesome looking stunts. This is further proof that Studio 4C is not afraid to use a new animation style. The character designs are extremely unique during this entertaining short. World Record, directed by newcomer Koike Takeshi is a story of one man attempting to run away from the Matrix. This anime is great, as it provides for some monstrously ugly (but cool looking) character designs. On top of that, it takes a different view of running. Instead of showing the entire race at its normal speed, Koike decides to put the race into slow motion and focus on one man instead. The bulging and tearing of his muscles show not only the effort he is putting into the race, but the effort to get away from the Matrix. Detective Story is like Kid's Story. Not very heavy on plot but are more focused on the action. A detective is hired by agents to track down Trinity. Matriculated is just about okay. While the premise of this short is decent, the artwork is terrible. While this and Program are worst of the Matrix, they would alone receive at least a three star rating. While there are very mild inconsistencies in the quality of the shorts, they are overshadowed by how ground breaking this anthology is. The Animatrix proves that American influence on Japanese animation is not a bad thing. It's worth more as a whole than it is in parts. It is a work of experimentation and innovation. Just about everyone can find at least one short that they can enjoy, and most will enjoy far more than that. You owe it to yourself to see this at least once. Recommended Audience: In general, there's some graphic violence, brief nudity, and some fan service. Version(s) Viewed: R1 DVD Review Status: Full (9/9) The Animatrix © 2003 Warner Brothers |
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Can ANY plant with green foliage survive in a sealed office environment with fluorescent lighting from 8am to 5:30pm and air conditioning set at 20 C (for the remaining time, there is basically zero light and limited air flow)?
We have a very sterile office which has been designed to effectively be a Faraday cage and we'd love to introduce some real, living greenery to make it less bleak.
In case it is not already clear, there are no windows and there is definitely no natural light.
My question is a bit similar to the three following but more inclusive. In our case we're really not fussed at the absence of flowers or fruit, but it must be able to survive on fluoroescent light alone.
- What are some low maintenance plant choices for apartment (indoor) living?
- Is there a fruiting plant that can grow in an office environment?
- What flowering bulbs grow well in an air conditioned office environment?
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Off Limits in Sioux Falls, The Curious Places We'd Love to Explore
People have described me as the curious type. Here are a few places I'd love to see in Sioux Falls, but they're off limits. Would you like to have a peek too?
Although it would be fun to have clearance to get up to the top of the clock tower at the Old Courthouse Museum, another location in that building that totally peaks my curiosity are the storage archives. I imagine them to be in the basement. Somewhere there likely is a display of taxidermy frogs playing fiddles that I remember seeing in the Pettigrew museum when I was a kid. All of the archived items would be fascinating.
Understandably the FAA doesn't take kindly to curious onlookers, but it would be so cool to visit the Sioux Falls Airport Control Tower. The view would be awesome, as well as seeing the hardworking staff monitoring the skies and all of their equipment.
Let's get one thing clear right now. I don't want to do anything to get into the SD State Penitentiary, but every time I drive by, there is a curiosity factor. What do the cells look like, the beds and common areas? Yes, I smile and wave at the trustees outside on the grounds. The smile and wave is returned most of the time too.
The artistic design and crafting of historical homes is very alluring. Wouldn't it be fun to have a personal tour of any of the homes in the Sioux Falls Historical district, discovering the woodwork inside, ceramic tiled fireplaces, majestic staircases and stained glass windows that come alive with the sun shining in? These precious homes seem to have a story to tell and I'd love to hear every one.
Perhaps you're scratching your head as to why seeing the inside of the Sioux Falls Water Treatment Plant would evoke such mystique. This actually goes back to elementary school days, a field trip, and my wide-eyed classmates viewing the two huge open water storage containers inside. From what I can recall, there was an emergency boat stored on the wall, just in case someone fell in the water. Could it still look the same all these years later?
The Cathedral is one of the most welcoming places in Sioux Falls, but if you'd ask them if you could go to the very top of the bell towers, you may get a surprised expression from the caretakers. My guess is a ladder could be involved, but what an amazing view!
Here's another curiosity thing from my childhood. Before our current Sioux Falls Regional Airport, I have vague memories of the prior airport, and if I've understood correctly, its now on site at the Air-Force Base adjacent to the airport. It would be neat to see the original airport building again.
Seeing anything abandoned completely calls to me. My Dad and I went though an abandoned house near Corson years ago, touched nothing, and enjoyed seeing the antique bed, piano and kitchen table. 20 years ago there was an immense abandoned home just north of Canton SD. The pocket doors, built in hutch and staircase were incredible. Every time we returned for another look more items were sadly missing. Times are different now and I don't think I could bring myself to go onto a property without permission, but the draw to discover what's inside any forgotten building still beckons me to peek inside. This farm is just outside of Howard SD and we pulled the car over for a better look just a few days ago.
What off limits places in the Sioux Falls area would you love to see more of?


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The Victorians have a lot to answer for. Whilst I am not going to suggest they invented ultrarunning, anyone wanting to understand the genesis of England's Bob Graham Round (BG for short) must head right back to 1864 when the Rev J M Elliott traversed the high fells around the Wasdale valley in the English Lake District in 8.5 hours.
The same group who invented rock climbing, and who were "slaying dragons" in the Alps, were also putting themselves about on their home mountains in fast and light style. My good friend Bob Wightman's research has produced a summary of historical developments between Elliott's short round in 1864 and the more expansive efforts of Eustace Thomas in the 1920s.
But it was in 1932 that Bob Graham, a Keswick hotelier, who took fast and light to a new level when he traversed 42 peaks in the Lake District in 23 hours and 39 minutes. The pioneers believed the distance was 72 miles, and it packed in a whopping 28,000' of vertical ascent. (GPS now suggests a distance of perhaps 66 miles is more accurate, but those old guys could count their contour lines just fine!
In essence what Graham did was to see how many peaks or tops in the Lakes he could climb in a 24 hour period, something that the Victorians had clearly seen as a challenge fit for their efforts and attention. The Lakes is a compact mountain area by Continental or US standards and allowed the linking together of various groups of peaks and tops in a continuous "round." As the district was also crisscrossed by a number of roads, these made for 4 useful points to pause for refuelling and to change supporters. Right from the outset, having some support was an integral part of the thinking for these long days out. Graham used the term "pacer" for his 1932 effort.
The impact of World War Two might partly help explain why it took almost 30 years before anyone was able to repeat (never mind improve on) Graham's feat. The severity of the challenge may also have had something to do with it!
In 1960, Alan Heaton of Clayton-le-Moors Harriers in Lancashire, repeated the 1932 round in a faster time and his brother Ken planned and executed a round of 52 peaks in 22:13 in 1961. By then the expression "Lake District 24 Hour Fell Record" had come into use and a progression of this record was kept for both men and women.
The current men's record rests with Mark Hartell, a man with a few US miles on his clock and a Hardrock 100 victory to boot, with his 1997 effort of 77 peaks in 23.47 involving by his calculation 109 miles and 39,900' of vertical ascent. Any takers?!
In 2011, the BG has become the classic long distance right of passage for British fell runners. In 1972 a club, the Bob Graham 24 Hour Club, was formed with the somewhat stiff entrance requirement of repeating the 1932 round of 42 peaks within 24 hours starting and finishing from the Moot Hall in Keswick. As at September 2011, membership stood at 1,710 people of whom around 110 are women.
As of September 2011, there were no US-based or resident members of the BG Club.
Enter stage left, Nick Clark. I spotted reference in Nick's blog to the thought that the BG in winter would be a suitable challenge for him, his British roots making themselves felt. I made contact with Nick by email. (I could have collared him at UTMB when we passed in the street but the BG had not surfaced then.) We chatted by email and I posted him a map at 1:40,000 scale of the route.
I then started to pull together road and hill support teams of suitably experienced people who might be able to help on a weekday just before Christmas! Luckily, I was able to prevail on Wynn Cliff and Ian Roberts to help with road support. Both are Associate Members of the BG Club (a special category of membership awarded for service to aspirant members way above and beyond the call over many years) and are past masters at recruiting pacers and navigators
A schedule was of little use to someone who had never been over the ground before, but we produced one anyway. Assuming good ground conditions, we "guessed" at a completion time of 20 hours for someone of Nick's ability.
Chats about gear options continued by email as we tried to piece together the hill support team. Inevitably, seasonal colds and injuries took their toll, in a couple of cases rather at the last minute, but by 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 20 we had a navigator and pacer for each of the five legs or sections and it was game on. I took the navigation duties for the final leg, thinking that some pep might have been taken out of the Clark legs by then and that I should be able to keep up!
Having driven up on Tuesday the 19th to spend some time chatting with Nick and looking over the set of 1:25,000 scale maps of the ground to be covered, I could see what looked like considerable snow cover at higher altitudes. Underfoot conditions are a key factor in these winter rounds. Nick never asked me, but if he had I would have given odds of 70:30 against a completion. 66 miles/28,000' of vertical in snowy conditions, thawing as well, on sight and pretty much straight off the plane from the Western US; not much of an ask! The man has cojones.
Fortunately, to spare you my own cobbled together view of events, the man himself has recorded his thoughts of his BG adventure on his blog.
Nick's report gives some understanding of just how difficult winter mountain running can be in the British Isles, but more settled conditions do occur and can give fantastic winter days of crisp snow that will take Kahtoola Microspikes and see you covering the ground in fine time. But the prevailing Westerly weather gives us amounts of precipitation, even in summer, that can be alarming and can destroy the preparations of the fittest and most experienced runner.
I sincerely hope that Nick returns to the Lakes, perhaps in the summer, to have another attempt at the BG in more clement weather. It was a delight to have him visit. And if anyone else has had their appetite whetted, and who can justify the time to come across the Atlantic and rub their noses on the small but fantastic "little" mountains of the Lakes, I would be delighted to hear from them. Email contact details on the BG Club site.
Call for Comments (added by Bryon)
- Are there any Bob Graham Round finishers among iRunFar's readers? If so, please share some of your memories.
- Any finishers of any other Rounds? If so, please tell us about the particular Round you've run?
- Any Americans or US-residents tempted to give a go at joining the Bob Graham Club?
Bonus Videos (courtesy of Bill Williamson)
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Racetrack Noise Legislation - Shhhhhhhh...
Noise Legislation Still A Problem For Tracks Around The U.S.
It's a battle that gets played out on a routine basis around the country, noisy racetracks against area residents seeking peaceful Saturday nights. From New Jersey's Wall Stadium, to Boyd's Speedway in Georgia, to the now-defunct Mesa Marin Raceway in California, the issue of noise has been at the forefront of the racing industry, especially as once rural areas give way to suburban sprawl.
While suburban sprawl may have subsided thanks to the faltering economy, noise created by racetracks continues to be a political hot potato in many areas of the country. On one side are local residents who have no interest in racing; on the other side are the racetrack operators and racers whose livelihood, in many cases, relies on the track. The battle between the two is played out in front of county commissioners throughout the land.
The battle is not new as current ASA President Dennis Huth recalls. "Years ago I was on an environmental quality commission board in Oregon. The board represented all aspects of motorsports in dealing with the local and state governments. During those years, we had the CART races taking place at Portland International Raceway and right next door we had a huge home development (North Portland). Residents complained about the noise, not only of the CART show, but the dragstrip and the weekly (oval track) shows."
Huth said that pressure from the local communities put the EQC and the State on a path that could have severely impacted oval track racing in Oregon. "They decided to legislate rules that would require tracks to conform to dba readings down in the range of 79 or 80 decibels. Now that's nearly impossible, go out on a major roadway today and it'll be louder than that."
Huth and other representatives of the racing industry in Oregon collected data of what lumber mill whistles, jet airplanes at the airport, and other loud "disturbances" would register. "The whistles and the jets were both around 120 decibels, but when we presented the data the government's response was that those things were necessary, and they considered motorsports as non-necessary."
That put the burden on the racing community to show that it was a viable industry. They collected more data showing the number of people that made their living not only off of racing, but building engines, building and maintaining the tracks, and so on. Eventually, the state government decided that it was going to have three community meetings, one in Portland, one in Eugene, and one in Medford. As the first meeting date neared, Huth and his fellow motorsports professionals decided to hold a silent vigil at Portland international Raceway.
"The vigil was going to have every type of race car representing all forms of motorsports displayed on open trailers. Representatives of motorsports support businesses would drive their vehicles around the track," said Huth. "Naturally, we called the press and told them what was going on and that the pending legislation was unfair, and racing was being picked on, and so on.
"The press showed up and at one point early in the evening, there was a guy pulling a drag race car. Behind the drag car was a rope that was pulling a cart and on the back of this cart was a young kid who was crying. The camera zooms in and the reporter began to ask the boy and his parent's questions."
What happened next, Huth said, was completely unscripted but the timing couldn't have been better. The boy said, "Daddy told me that they wanted me to stop racing and that's the only time I really get to see my Daddy."
The boy was literally saying that the government's desire to legislate racing noise levels to a point so low that the only solution would be to stop racing essentially takes away his time with his father," says Huth. "After that night, they cancelled every meeting and left us alone for however many years it's been."
What's a Decibel?
To really understand the noise argument, you first have to understand how decibels work, their relation to loudness, and the fundamental property of sound: intensity. Sound intensity is the rate at which energy is being carried by a sound wave through a given area. Sound intensity decreases inversely as the square of the distance from the sounds origin. For example, when the distance from the source is doubled, the energy is spread out spherically, over four times the area. Keep that in mind for a second.
Now the basic sound level scale is called the Bel, but because the values obtained are too large in the normal range of sound levels, the Decibel is commonly used (1dB = 0.1 Bel). A high sound level of 120 dB is generally regarded as the threshold of pain for the average human.
Today, Deery says that her biggest problem is when the track brings in Doug Rose's Green Mamba jet car to entertain fans. Rose uses the famous jet car from the '60s to set junk cars on fire in a fabulous show of fiery destruction. "The first time we did it the police department got calls because some neighbors thought that a plane crashed at the speedway."
Rockford has taken a very proactive approach to handling complaints about noise at the track. And still does. "If somebody does complain, we invite them to the speedway for an evening as our guest. It allows them to come see what we do and what we're all about," says Deery.
Now it gets complex Rockford was well established long before residential housing made its way to the track's doorstep. The same can't be said for Shenandoah Speedway in Virginia. "We took the toughest route we possibly could," says track founder Jeff Vaughan.
Vaughan grew up with a passion for racing, a passion that took him from a driving career to an ownership role, all the way up to the NASCAR Truck Series. Quickly tiring of the high cost of a national touring series, Vaughan opted to build a short track in his own backyard. After acquiring 118-acre tract of land in Paige County two miles outside the corporate limits, Vaughan built a 3/8-mile track that is bordered on one side by the Shenandoah River and the other by a mountain range. This beautiful setting would, however, cause Vaughan a lot of problems. Because of the amphitheatre style location of the facility, on a race night noise would travel 7-8 miles.
Prior to building the track, Vaughan had gotten all of the proper permits from the County including a Special Use Permit that was signed off on by the County Board of Supervisors. Paige County's ordinance stated that once a Special Use Permit was granted, it would remain in force in perpetuity (which legally means forever). He thought he was in the clear.
"Our first race was open wheel Modifieds with open headers. We had 3,000 people in the stands and it was a great Saturday night show," explained Vaughan. "The next day we had three of our neighbors show up at the track asking what we were going to do about the noise."
The number of neighbors complaining grew to about 12. Those neighbors successfully pressured the county into modifying Vaughan's permit in such a way that it would have effectively put him out of business.
"I'm not this kind of person but I had to sue the local government," said Vaughan.
Fortunately, his lawyer had the case heard in the adjoining county and that Judge sided with the racetrack. However, the judgment did say that that the county had the option of rewriting the ordinance.
By this time, the original Board of Supervisors who granted Vaughan the first permit was no longer in power and a new Board had been elected. That Board successfully changed the ordinance giving it the right to set time limits on Special Use Permits.
During this time, Vaughan made it a point to work with the new Board to avoid any further lawsuits. But in order to keep Shenandoah open for racing, Vaughan had to hire an acoustical engineer to do a sound model which involved creating an aerial typography map of the land. In addition, he had to purchase two sound monitors; one to be placed at the track and one placed in the community that was complaining.
The results of the study and its subsequent presentation to the Board of Supervisors led to a settlement stating all engines on Shenandoah race cars had to have mufflers and the noise level of a single car passing by can't exceed 80 decibels when recorded at the track's property line.
All told, just to get the new permit to operate cost Vaughan $94,000. It was a long, hard, and expensive battle that, at least for the time being, has subsided. Vaughan says that he expects situations like his to get worse for tracks regardless of how long they've been established and that it's imperative for track owners to work closely with the economic development arms of their local communities.
In an ironic twist, Shenandoah Speedway won the 2008 Paige County Tourism and Business of the Year Award and recently Vaughan ran for and got elected to the County Board of Supervisors. "I guess it's the old saying coming true . . . if you can't beat 'em, join 'em."
Mufflers-Not necessarily a Bad Thing
Mufflers were once thought to be the demise of short track racing. Stiffling the loud thump of big American V-8s would certainly make racing boring for the fans sitting in the grandstands and they would, in turn, stay away in droves. But quite the contrary as track operators around the country have found out.
"It adds another dimension to racing," says Huth. "If you add mufflers and take away some of the bark from the cars, all of a sudden the announcer becomes a bigger component of that race. He can sell hot dogs, he can sell sponsorships, he can keep people informed of what's going on with the racing. If the racing is unmuffled a lot of times he's just a distant murmur in the background."
The ASA Midwest Tour requires all of its cars to run mufflers and meet a 95-decibel rule. Any car not meeting the 95-decibel sound rule will not race and that is clearly stated in the rules. Guess what? That rule hasn't hurt competition at all, the tour is one of the most successful Asphalt Late Model tours in the country producing full fields and strong crowds on a consistent basis.
As we found out in the dyno testing phase of Project G.R.E.E.N., adding restriction to the exhaust, in our case catalytic convertors, changed the shape of the torque curve at lower rpm. The increased back pressure produced more torque, albeit slight. Theoretically, the same would hold true if the cats were replaced with mufflers-something we intend on finding out in further testing. So, in essence muffling race cars can have benefits to the racer, track, and surrounding community.
The Bottom Line
Several years ago the State of New Jersey attempted to pass a blanket noise ordinance that would force the tracks in the state to abide by specific operating times and noise levels regardless of their geographic location. Blanket rules such as that are the path of least resistance for politicians to take in attempts to appease voters. However, while it may work in populated areas, it penalizes those tracks in very rural areas. Therefore, it's very important for each track operator, no matter what type of track they are, or how long they've been there, to work within the community and the local government officials to come up with a working arrangement that satisfies everybody.
For racetracks, new or old, that are experiencing pressure from local residents concerning noise, the track management must take a proactive approach as a member of the community much like Jody Deery has done at Rockford. Adding things like hedges and trees or man-made noise barriers, as well as running mufflers on the cars shows surrounding communities that the track is trying to be a good neighbor.
An important aspect of this is that as racers, we are part of the track. Promoters should regard the racers who come to their track to spend money and put on a good show for the fans as part of their family. And racers should feel the same way-we're all in this together. There are a lot of things that you as a racer can do to ensure your track's survival if it is getting pressure from local communities. But it starts with an open line of communication with the track operator.
Offer to go to meetings with the town to show your support of the track. Bring your race car to the local school and give a talk to the kids about racing and how it can positively impact their lives by teaching good sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, and the rewards of hard work. Get involved with local government committees and get to know your local politicians and the platforms on which they run. Then don't forget to exercise your right to vote come election day. The survival of your local track may just depend on it.
Let's say that a person is exposed to a sound level of 120 dB at a distance of 10 meters from the sound's source, 10 meters being the standard measurement to determine dB ratings. If that person moves 10 more meters away from the source you might expect that dB rating to drop in half, after all the person moved twice as far from the source, right? Wrong. Remember that sound intensity decreases inversely as you get farther from the source.
Using a logarithm based mathematical formula, we can determine that the person above would experience a dB level of 114 if they moved the additional 10 meters away. This is one reason why when a non muffled race motor being fired across the pits still sounds really loud.
Decibels are not cumulative either. And this fact is perhaps more important to the racetrack argument. For example, let's say that you have a Dirt Late Model, an ASA Midwest Tour-style Late Model, and a four-cylinder Bomber all lined up on a track.
The DLM has an 800-plus-hp Roush-Yates Engine and no muffler. The ASA car has a 520hp 2bbl motor with a muffler, while the Bomber has its production EFI four-cylinder.
All three cars are fired up at the same time. The Yates-powered car trips the dB meter at 105 decibels, the ASA car hits 95, and the Bomber hit 70. (Note these are not actual numbers, but hypothetical to make a point). With all three cars running, a person standing 10 meters away will not hear 270 decibels worth of noise. They'll only hear the noise from the highest dB reading motor.
However, studies have shown that if multiple cars are running on the track at the same time, each additional car will add anywhere from 3-5 decibels of noise. The real trick is that there are numerous ways to measure and analyze decibels. But at the heart of the issue is the fact that noise is, by and large, a subjective thing. What bothers me may not bother you.
So What's the Problem?
Neighboring residents who complain about racetracks fall into two basic categories-those who move into a new neighborhood which was built near an existing racetrack, or those who live in a neighborhood where a new racetrack is built. The former seems on the surface to be a pretty straightforward situation. A new residential community is built near an existing racetrack. The track was there first and operational for decades as in the case of Wall Stadium in New Jersey or Rockford Speedway in Illinois. The argument is simple: new residents had to know that the racetrack was there and that race cars are loud, right?
True, but the problem can go deeper than that. Take, for example, the weekly track that runs every Saturday night, but also allows teams to rent the track for testing on say a Wednesday afternoon. New residents who may understand that the track runs on Saturday likely may not ever consider that the track would be used during the week. This is especially true if the new residents are not familiar with our industry.
Rockford Speedway, one of the oldest racetracks in the country, is a perfect example of that type of situation. Built in 1948, the high banked quarter-mile oval is in its 63rd year of continuous racing. Although located on the very northern outskirts of the town of Loves Park (a Rockford suburb), several years ago the housing boom and suburban expansion brought residential developments within shouting distance of the racetrack. As the new houses began to fill up with families, some noise complaints followed. Track operator Jody Deery said that they found out one of the realtors selling houses told prospective buyers that the racetrack was going out of business, a fact far from the truth.
After that rumor was put to rest, Deery said that overcoming neighbors concerns was as simple as doing what was right. "We try to be good neighbors," she says. "We do not run too late, and we keep open communication with the residents. It helps a lot if they know you're trying to be a good neighbor."
Interestingly, that good neighbor policy began years ago when, as a state, Illinois began looking at regulating noise. "We added mufflers to our cars years ago," says Deery. "Our commercial neighbors never complained."
In addition, she said that they planted trees around the speedway and added large billboards around the track. Both the trees and billboards served to buffer noise to the local community by directing the sound from the cars upwards, but the billboards had an added benefit. They allowed the speedway an additional way to gain revenue by selling advertising on the billboards.
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WEST OCEAN CITY — With the holiday season approaching, Diakonia is planning several events, both new and traditional, to help raise funds and awareness about the organization.
Offering a food pantry, emergency housing and transitional housing, Diakonia has been a staple of the county for almost four decades. Providing food and shelter to county residents in need, however, is just part of what Diakonia does, according to Executive Director Claudia Nagle.
"It's more than just three hots and a cot," she said.
Diakonia also offers life management classes and similar services, all on a shoestring budget from the state and federal levels. Nagle revealed that it's the funding and support provided at the local level that keeps the agency afloat.
"We really rely on the community," she said.
Nagle glowed about the partnerships the organization currently has with local government, businesses and private individuals, several of which will be running fundraisers for Diakonia this autumn and winter. Many of the fundraisers share a similar theme, where businesses accept non-perishable food partially or entirely instead of money and then donate that food to Diakonia.
From Nov. 6-10, Ripley's on the Boardwalk will offer reduced ticket prices for customers who bring in five or more canned food items. From Nov. 7-11 and 14-18, the Casino at Ocean Downs will give visitors who bring in canned food chances to win casino bucks.
On Nov. 16, Greene Turtle North restaurant will once again donate 10 percent of the revenue generated that day to Diakonia. Last year the drive was conducted on Super Bowl Sunday and was considered a success. This year, the restaurant aims to top its last effort.
"They're hoping to raise more money this time," said Nagle.
Next month will include a food drive at Stephen Decatur High School Dec. 5-9 and a "Breakfast with Santa" at Lighthouse Sound on Dec. 10.
"It's a really nice morning," said Nagle of the breakfast, which she explained gives guests of Diakonia a chance to engage in a special holiday celebration.
Tickets for adults will cost $10, while children over 5 will cost $5. The breakfast will last from 7-11 a.m. Tickets are available at the Taylor Bank in Berlin. With roughly a third of Diakonia guests usually 12-years-old or under, the event is especially important.
An additional food drive sponsored by Crazy Ladyz in Ocean City will last through the end of the year. All of the events help contribute towards local support of Diakonia, something Nagle reiterated is crucial.
Money received from the federal government for food is only about $3,000 per year, she explained, while the food pantry served 58,000 meals and handed out 12,000 bags of food last year. With only federal funding, said Nagle, Diakonia simply would not be able to keep up.
Diakonia couldn't afford to operate without community support, she added. Though the organization has developed a number of partnerships since first opening its doors in 1972, Nagle revealed the weak economy is putting an unprecedented strain on Diakonia, with more people asking for housing and food assistance while funding is simultaneously drying up.
"Requests for assistance are outstripping regular resources," Nagle said.
Nagle is urging locals to do as much as they can to pick up the slack the state and federal government has left, whether that means donating a few cans of food or orchestrating their own fundraiser.
"It is the community that makes what we do possible," said Nagle.


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I remember watching Rick Stein's French Odyssey years ago and he visited Toulouse, home of the fine sausage. For some reason I'd always thought of it as being something heavily seasoned, something that would linger on the breath, but he spoke of a lightly cured sausage with nothing more than pepper seasoning it in some instances, other makers adding a splash of wine or some nutmeg. The more I read about the classic sausages of the world the more I find that are just the same, a couple of simple seasonings that let the pork shine through.
Back to Rick Stein not too long after the series I ended up in Padstein, being treated to a culinary feast of a weekend by my girlfriend, the finest 30th birthday present a food-obsessed man could dream of: a day on his seafood cooking course, meals in his seafood restaurant and his bistro not to mention breakfasts in his cafe (and sleeping in his B&B above - obviously) and a little RS fish and chips too. When the menu at the bistro displayed the 'Toulouse Sausage with Tomato, Red Onion and Caper Salad' I'd seen on the aforementioned show I had to order it, my mind drifting back to the huge coil of sausage he'd lopped a few inches off and placed on the sweet and tangy salad. The dainty three slices of tomato with a few thin slices of sausage scattered on top couldn't have been further from the hearty meal I'd seen on TV in quantity but - for the three mouthfuls I got - the flavour was very good.
As you may have noticed I've dragged the sausage maker out the cupboard recently and so decided to get some Toulouse made. They're a sausage I've made before and the home made (and real ones) are nothing like the supermarket attempts, simple and meaty with a bacon taste coming from the addition of cure or some bacon along with the pork. This contrasts starkly with the overly complex smoked bacon, garlic, red wine and rosemary I've seen in some of our stores which also suffer from the addition of filler. Not a bad thing per se but the Toulouse, like most its continental cousins, is filler free and firm.
Whilst I enjoyed Rick Stein's recipe the tomatoes over here are bad enough at the best of times, let alone in October. As the nights draw in and the temperature drops do you really want something so light too? Personally I like to start moving towards some heartier dishes and this sausage and potato salad fits the bill nicely, the sharpness of the vinegar dressing acting as a foil to the fattiness of the sausages.
Obviously this would work with any sausage, but I think a firm continental one is better for slicing than the softer rusk containing English bangers, standing up better to the bite of the waxy potato.
Toulouse Sausage and Potato Salad
Serves 2
280gr Toulouse - or other firm - sausage, 3-4 sausages
450gr new potatoes, I used Anya
2 TB extra virgin olive oil
1 TB cider vinegar
1/2 ts sugar
1/2 small red onion
Small handful flatleaf parsley, roughly chopped
Simmer the potatoes till done and chop into 3cm pieces.
Whilst these are cooking simmer the sausages for 10 minutes until cooked through (this sets the shape nicely) then brush with oil and brown under the grill. Chop into 3cm bits.
Make the dressing from the oil, vinegar and sugar, seasoning with S&P.
Whilst everything is warm toss the potato, sausage, onion, parsley and dressing together.
Toulouse Sausages
1.1kg pork shoulder, 25%-30% fat
1TB sugar
1TB salt
1ts black peppercrons, ground
1gr cure #1
50ml of white wine
Mince the pork once through the biggest plate.
Mix the seasonings into the white wine then distibute through the meat.
Stuff, twisting into slightly larger than British banger links then leave in the fridge overnight to dry and allow the cure to do its thing.
Alternatively you can leave the sausage in one large ring and cut off sections as needed.
To cook either fry, grill, poach or poach and grill, as above.


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If you remember me when I am gone
with any sense of clarity, ignore
the critic in the shadows who has drawn
impressions from an outline on the floor.
I never fit within the chalky bounds
of others' expectations. Still, I tried,
until I was awakened to the sounds
of omnipresent promise amplified.
So when you picture me inside your head,
unhampered by the superficial sphere,
behold a ball of energy that shed
the cover humans wear when we are here.
And soon, in less than one eternal minute,
a burst of light will follow. You'll be in it!
2017 Mary Boren
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Durham Hall was built in 1997 and opened for classes in spring 1998. It was initially called the New Engineering Building before being renamed for Frederick Dewey Durham in 2000.
Durham Hall
1145 Perry St.Durham Hall contains laboratories, offices and classrooms for various department in the College of Engineering, including the Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the Department of Mechanical Engineering, the Grado Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering, and the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Frederick Dewey Durham
Durham Hall was named for Frederick Dewey Durham, a 1921 alumnus and university benefactor. Durham purchased the C. Lee Cook company, which merged with three other companies to form Dover Corp., today a Fortune 500 manufacturing company. As president and chairman of Dover, he instituted management strategies still followed by the corporation. In recognition of his contributions, Virginia Tech's College of Engineering presented him with its Engineering Distinguished Alumnus award.
Building History
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- 1997
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