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Comprised of a blend of anecdotes, team reaction, statistics, analysis and maybe an opinion or prediction mixed in too, it's a round-up of eight random thoughts on the current goings-on with the Calgary Flames.
This edition features insight from general manager Brad Treliving, who after holding a presser with the travelling media in Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, then hooking up with Pat Steinberg and Rob Kerr on Sportsnet 960 Radio for an on-air segment, gave me a call in Calgary where I was holed in my home office, looking after Flames trade deadline coverage for The Canadian Press.
That recap of the day including Treliving's brutally honest reaction to the devastating news around Mark Giordano's injury, which ran on the CP/AP news wire can be read here. Meanwhile, here are some additional anecdotes and more Calgary-centric stuff that didn't make the cut but I think you'll be interested in.
First, let's be clear, Treliving is not a big fan of this rule, calling it "archaic". Nonetheless, it's a rule that's in place as part of an agreement between the NHL and the American Hockey League.
The rule states that only players on an AHL roster as of the expiration of the NHL trade deadline (1 pm MT on March 2) are eligible to be demoted to the minors for the remainder of the season. Further, from the players that are on the AHL roster at that time, the NHL team only gets four non-emergency recalls for the remainder of the season.
How a team approaches this is important from a player development perspective as teams obviously want to have as many of their young prospects eligible to go down to the AHL and play additional games and playoffs should the NHL team not make the post-season. However, there's a balance you need to watch out for as you place them on your AHL roster -- often via a paper transaction on trade deadline day. What you need to be conscious of is you only have four recalls to bring them back to the NHL so if you need some of those players with the parent club at that time, you can end up gobbling up those up four recalls faster than desired.
Flames Transactions - Part 1
What the Flames decided to do got confusing on Monday because recalls/loans to the AHL are not processed or announced in real-time due to trades being the higher priority. However, Treliving explained what Calgary had done.
Placed on the AHL Roster by the Deadline - Eligible to play in the AHL the rest of the year were:
- Michael Ferland
- Emile Poirier
- Markus Granlund
Recalled by Calgary Prior to the Deadline - Not-eligible for the rest of the AHL season:
- Drew Shore
While that means Shore will not be eligible to re-join Adirondack for the rest of the season (including playoffs) -- so he's essentially done forever with Glens Falls, New York, the timing of that promotion means it does not count towards Calgary's four recalls as he was promoted prior to the trade deadline.
Flames Transactions - Part 2
On Monday night, Treliving was going to meet with coach Bob Hartley to decide which players they were going to immediately recall because given the above transactions, that only leaves 20 on the Flames active roster at the moment and that is made up of seven defencemen and 11 forwards.
One would expect at least two of the three forwards to be brought back (or kept by the Flames as they're already with the team and just won't end up leaving) and my prediction is that would be Michael Ferland and Emile Poirier since Shore is with Calgary now and he's a centre.
For simplicity, that typically would mean Granlund's demotion to Adirondack would be the only one of the three that would be announced and would come out as an actual transaction as there's no point filling up people's inboxes with a press release sending the other two guys down and then another press release right after bringing those same two guys back again.
For simplicity, that typically would mean Granlund's demotion to Adirondack would be the only one of the three that would be announced and would come out as an actual transaction as there's no point filling up people's inboxes with a press release sending the other two guys down and then another press release right after bringing those same two guys back again.
What intrigues me is what the team does with Tyler Wotherspoon. Despite being sent down on Sunday, he was no where to be found at Adirondack's practice on Monday so that reeks of a paper transaction. However, it doesn't make sense either. With David Schlemko being claimed, keeping Wotherspoon with Calgary would leave the Flames withg eight defencemen and that would be less than ideal way to use up one of those precious four recalls.
Anyway, what the club ultimately decided to do for now will be made clear on Tuesday morning either via an official announcement or through the eagle eyes of the travelling media, who take inventory when the players step on the ice for their pre-game skate at 9:30 am MT.
Update - Granlund has, indeed, been sent down to Adirondack and Wotherspoon will also remain with the baby Flames at this time.
Update - Granlund has, indeed, been sent down to Adirondack and Wotherspoon will also remain with the baby Flames at this time.
2. Understanding Baertschi to Vancouver
When it was announced that 2011 first round pick Sven Baertschi had been traded to Vancouver in exchange for a second round pick, the reaction from many Flames fans was loud and emotional. Fans were angry about:
- Why had Calgary given up on Baertschi so early.
- How could they only get a second round pick for him.
- Man, the Flames are dumb to trade him to a division rival.
Then, the details started trickling out including the game-changer that Baertschi had informed the team he was not happy and was not going re-sign with Calgary when his entry-level contract expired this summer.
"There were feelings and desires on his part about where his future lied with us," said Treliving. "He felt this just wasn't going to work for him. "
Without getting into specifics of what he was offered by some teams, Treliving made it clear that the demand for Baertschi just wasn't very high. Other teams did not value him as Flames fans did. He decided to pull the trigger on the best offer he got because he didn't see it getting any better if he waited until the summer.
"We felt the ability to grow the value with Sven was not great," said Treliving. "I felt that right now, knowing where his mindset was, knowing he's getting to the end of his contract, I just didn't know this type of value was going to be there in the summer or a year from now."
The reality is much like buying a brand new mini van, first round picks only retain their value for so long. Look at Joe Colborne for example. Selected in the first round in 2008, 16th overall, he was traded to Calgary five years later for a fourth round pick.
It had been four years since Baertschi was drafted 13th overall and given what he's done so far in his career, there's no chance one of the other 29 GMs is going to cough up a first round pick for him. (Prior to the season, I chronicled right here the seven things that had gone wrong for Baertschi since being drafted by the Flames, which set the two on this collision course.)
You wonder if the Canucks were the only team to offer up a second round pick.
Calgary and Vancouver don't trade with each other very often. The last time was March 5, 1991 when Dana Murzyn was traded to the Canucks for Ron Stern and Kevan Guy.
"Without question, that's a consideration but you also have to say, where's the best value for us," he said.
The fact he still traded Baertschi to Vancouver demonstrates that deal was by far the best value Calgary was offered.
While it's easy for a fan to say they should have taken a third or fourth round pick for him and dealt him to the Eastern Conference, that would be poor asset management.
3. Loaded with Draft Picks in 2015
By adding the second from Vancouver for Baertschi and getting a second and third round pick from Washington for Curtis Glencross, Treliving has given himself all sorts of options at the draft and he's excited about that.
"We've given ourselves some really good assets moving forward, especially in this year's draft, going in with the number of picks that we've got," said Treliving. "We'll have to see how this plays out whether those are picks that are made, whether we do something with those picks, but we've positioned ourselves nicely."
It's impossible to project exactly where draft picks would be right now as teams that advance to the third round of the playoffs pick later and there is always the lottery also. However, barring the Capitals, Canucks or Flames winning two rounds this post-season, and based on the standings as of this today, Calgary's first six picks would all be in the top 80:
Round One
- 15th - Calgary's pick
Round Two
- 45th - Calgary's pick
- 48th - Vancouver's pick
- 50th - Washington's pick
Round Three
- 75th - Calgary's pick
- 80th - Washington's pick
For context, Darryl Sutter in his final five years as the Flames GM, only picked in the top 80 a total of 10 times.
4. Treliving in a More Comfortable Place
Many have been quick to criticize Treliving's early body of work as Flames GM. There was the giving up of a third round pick at the 2014 draft to acquire Brandon Bollig, then came the rich deal given to Deryk Engelland on July 1 as well as the signing of Mason Raymond, and later in the summer came the signing of Devin Setoguchi.
Yet I've always felt it was unfair to be overly critical of the work of someone so new on the job. At that point, he is not making decisions based on his own assessments and first-hand knowledge but more so is relying on the advice of others on what the teams strengths and needs are.
"When I first got here, I had a computer full of reports and had seen them all play at certain times and I had opinions on them but it's different," Treliving said. "Until you're living with them and you're spending time with them, you don't know them. Now I see them every day, you get to know them as people, you get to know their character, you get to know their values, and all those things are critical."
Treliving said by knowing the team far better like he does now, it was easier to confidently make the two deals he made the last couple days.
5. Dwindling Playoff Chances
I entertained a segment of the Twitterverse the other day with my 'outlandish' suggestion that even without Giordano for a while -- the severity of his injury not known at the time, that the playoff race for the Flames was not over.
And it's not.
However, without their best player for the rest of the season, Calgary is certainly looking at a very steep climb and while I had the odds of the Flames making it at around 40 percent with Giordano in the line-up, it's probably down to 10 percent without him. But considering they're in a playoff spot today and only a 20-game sprint remains, there absolutely is still a sliver of a chance.
While Treliving was unable to find smart deals to help his team in the push, he rewarded his team in a more subtle way by not dismantling the team as he could have, a small way of acknowledging all that that the players have achieved so far.
"Part of today was showing belief in this group. We had a lot of calls on players we have and we had no interest in moving people out. There are other picks that could have been had for roster players but we weren't of that mindset that we're going to just start shuffling people out of town," said Treliving. "This group deserves to stay together and make a push."
That said, those odds of making the playoffs are still twice what the odds of winning the lottery will probably be should Calgary miss the playoffs so yes, I'm saying there's a chance.
Three things that need to happen:
- Flames need to catch lightning in a bottle with either David Schlemko, Tyler Wotherspoon or Engelland if promoted into an elevated role. You can't replace Giordano but mitigating his loss by more minutes from TJ Brodie, Wideman and Kris Russell and bigger contributions from the others will help.
- Calgary needs to win nearly all its remaining games against non-playoff teams. The Flames still have one of the easiest schedules remaining but the margin for error is slipping so they'll need to run the table on those teams to give themselves a chance.
- Continued good goaltending. Karri Ramo has been spectacular. He's got a 1.02 Goals-Against Average and a .968 save percentage this road trip and as broken down in Saturday's Eight from 80 Feet, he has been the best goalie in the NHL this season on the road, leading the entire NHL with a 1.86 GAA and a .937 SV%.
Calgary was already a team that the anlytics community had an adversarial relationship with because of their propensity to win hockey games despite their unflattering advanced stats. Now the Flames are really up against it and every victory will only further draw the ire of that crowd and that subplot in itself, will make the final five-and-a-half weeks intriguing to watch.
6. First Round Misery
Sean Monahan got things turned around in 2013. The selection of Sam Bennett last year is looking very good also. While first round picks are back in style in Calgary, Baertschi's departure adds one more failure to a decade of poor first round drafting between Jay Feaster and Darryl Sutter.
Make no mistake, missing out on all but two first round picks over a 10-year span is exactly how you end up in the state the Flames organization has been the last few years. To be fair, Mark Jankowski is not a bust yet but he's not tracking with where you'd expect a first round pick to be at at this point.
Jay Feaster
2012 - Mark Jankowski, 21st
2011 - Sven Baertschi, 13th (66 gm, 8-20-28)
Darryl Sutter
2009 - Tim Erixon, 23rd
2008 - Greg Nemisz, 25th (15 gm, 0-1-1)
2007 - Mikael Backlund, 24th
2006 - Leland Irving, 26th (13 gm, 3-4-0, 3.25 GAA, .902 SV%)
2005 - Matt Pelech, 26th (5 gm, 0-3-3)
2004 - Kris Chucko, 24th (2 gm, 0-0-0)
2003 - Dion Phaneuf, 9th
The saving grace with Feaster is his work outside the second round with Johnny Gaudreau, Wotherspoon, Granlund, Monahan and Poirier among his
7. Not Adding Was the Smart Move
While fans might be disappointed that Calgary did not bring in a player or two at the deadline to try and keep the playoff push alive, the reality was the prices to add anything of substance were expensive while the odds of still making the post-season were very low.
By staying the course instead of sacrificing prospects and draft picks, the Flames are still going for the playoffs, just not this year's specifically. Instead, their sights are affixed on a return to the post-season that can be sustainable like Detroit -- 23 years in the playoffs in a row, and San Jose -- 15 of the last 16 years in the post-season.
"A lot of the deals that were taking place, we were in on in terms of the conversation, but we couldn't find a match and specifically a price that we felt fit and worked for us," said Treliving. "You're not going to replace Mark Giordano. Those things just don't happen and if you think that you are, you're going to make a massive mistake and pay a huge price that isn't going to replace him."
8. What Could Have Been with Cammalleri
While market conditions vary from year-to-year, the exorbitant prices paid this year by buyers make you wonder what could have been last year with Mike Cammalleri. If the former Flame had not gone in that horrendous slump right before the trade deadline (2-0-2 in 15 games), surely he could have commanded a price similar to what Glencross got this year.
Now we'll wait and see if Glencross, who at the time of the deal, was in a similar slide to Cammalleri offensively with 1-1-2 in his final 14 games with Calgary, can bust out like Cammalleri did last year going 13-11-24 over the season's final 20 games to earn himself a five-year, $25-million contract from the Devils.
Recent Related Flames Reading
- Eight Flames That Could Get Dealt at the Trade Deadline - While the trade deadline could be a quiet one for Brad Treliving, there are several players in the organization from Curtis Glencross to Sven Baertschi, who I can see being moved if teams are interested and Calgary's general manager gets an offer he likes.
- Eight from 80 Feet: Ramo Ranked No. 1, Glencross' Spot in Team History, and more -Topics included in the lastest eight Flames thoughts includes Karri Ramo -- the NHL's best road goaltender this season, Curtis Glencross and his final place in team history and Sean Monahan's evolution at the face-off dot.
- No, the Western Conference Sky is not Falling - Tumbling out of a playoff spot in the Western Conference has left fans feeling much consternation. Much consternation about nothing, that is. Calgary still controls its own destiny and with one of the softest schedules remaining, rumours of the death of the Flames playoff chances are greatly exaggerated
- The Cardiac Kids: Fun Facts About the Third Period Comebacks - A comprehensive look back at the Flames 10 come-from-behind victories. Also included are a bunch of fun facts that will make you go "hmm..." and a look at the historical significance of it all.
- Eight From 80 Feet - Glencross Debate, Tie-Breaker Status, and More - Edition six of my eight Flames thoughts broaches a number of topics from what to do with Curtis Glencross, how to deal with Sam Bennett, and the state of the Flames tie-breaker situation with surrounding teams just in case they finish up even.


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Moving People, Changing Lives
Migration Photography Competition successes for UCL Geographers
Three UCL geography students were successful in the recent Migration Photography Competition 'Moving People, Changing Lives' organised by the UCL Environment Institute.
Constanza Frari, from the Global Migration Masters course was Commended for her picture 'The city stands opposite a Roma Camp'.
Ruth Judge, studying for her PhD in Geography, was Commended for her picture 'Traffic jam, Lahore, Pakistan' .
Jin-ho Chung, also a PhD student in Geography, was Commended for his picture 'Torn Village, Ethiopia'.
The photographs were exhibited at a reception on 19th March at UCL and shown again during the Norface Conference at UCL April 10-13th. They will also be exhibited at the Environment Institute Conference on June 17-18th.
Details of all the winning entries can be seen at:
Photos by Constanza Frari (top), Ruth Judge (middle) and Jin-ho Chung (bottom)


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People who are visually impaired really do have enhanced abilities in their other senses, according to a new study. The research used detailed brain scans to compare the brains of people who could see to the brains of people who couldn't.
The scans showed that these individuals had heightened senses of hearing, smell and touch compared to the people in the other group for study.
Enhancements in other areas like memory and language abilities were also observed. Such brain changes arise because the brain has a "plastic" quality, meaning that it can make new connections among neurones, the study said.
In the study, the researchers performed brain scans on 12 people who were visually impaired and 16 people who were not. All of the individuals from the former category were "highly independent travellers, employed, college-educated and experienced Braille readers," the researchers noted.
Analysing the brain scans, the researchers found that there were "extensive morphological, structural and functional" differences in the brains of these people.
The study has been performed and published by the researchers of Laboratory for Visual Neuroplasticity at Schepens Eye Research Institute of Massachusetts.
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Find Harrisburg SD Real Estate with Cindy Oyen, Harrisburg Real Estate Agent
Harrisburg SD is really beginning to see the real estate market improving. Clients have been buying more homes recently, and the Harrisburg SD Homes have been hot commodities lately. A major part of the increased buzz in the home market is greatly due to the many outstanding things that Harrisburg has to offer. The area has a wide assortment of different activities for singles, couples, and families. It is simple to see the beauty that Mother Nature provides by visiting the 78 acre Country Apple Orchard. This orchard is in full bloom year round, and it is a great place for anyone to visit for a relaxing day. Besides amazing Harrisburg SD Homes for Sale, the city also is home to an amazing golf course. The Spring Creek Country Club is home to 18 of the most wonderful golf holes in South Dakota. The residents in Harrisburg understand that the course fees are extremely competitive, and golfers from around the country flock to the course just to play the eleventh hole. The other 17 holes are beautifully landscaped, and it is one of the most impressive golf courses in the country.
National American University and Augustana are just two of the higher education facilities that are located nearby in Sioux Falls. Both institutions offer several different college degree programs, so there is a lot of potential to save thousands of dollars commuting rather than living on campus. The Harrisburg SD Real Estate market is really continuing to grow and the number of new homes in the area has increased as well. Much of this growth is due to the family centered community and nearby colleges.
This Harrisburg community is one that is based upon mutual respect. The crime rate is extremely low, and most of the local people know each other. It is not unusual to see the same people at the same places on any given day. The median household income is approximately $15,000-$20,000 more than the average for the rest of the state. This means that the area is comprised of hard working people that want the best for themselves and the community.
There are a variety of different types of Harrisburg SD homes. There are many ranch homes, duplexes, and even larger homes. The typical home is a 3 bedroom home, and a large majority of the houses have been remodeled or newly built in the past 30 years.
When you are looking for the best opportunity to find Harrisburg SD Homes for Sale, you need to contact the reputable real estate agent. There are so many great reasons to move around in the city, and it really is a great place to relocate. When that time comes for you, call or email us to get started looking at your next home. We have the inside track on all of the latest listings, and we will work with you from the beginning to the end of the entire transaction.


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In this section we present the four commonest accommodation options in London: hotels, campsites, apartments and bed & breakfasts in private homes. We will broadly describe each one of the possible types of accommodations. We suggest you to make reservations in advance, that is to say, before departing from home because it is a city with high tourist affluence and it becomes hard to find accommodation in high season. We warn you that it is never a good idea to wait till you arrive in the city to start to look for accommodation: this will cause you too many problems that are easily avoidable with a minimum of precaution.
Hotels: London has hotels for a wide range of rates, form very cheap ones to very expensive ones. In general hotels are the most chosen and comfortable accommodation option for vacations. In a hotel you do not have to bother at all about all those disgusting chores that can be a setback from enjoying your vacations. When you stay in a hotel, you do not have to worry about the clothes, or tidying the room, or doing the shopping or about doing any other domestic chore that takes time you can spend visiting some of the thousands of places that this extraordinary city offers. Hotels will provide everything that you need and you will be able to fully enjoy your vacations without having anything else to worry about. You will even find the tourist information service these places offer to be very helpful: if you are a little at a loss how to get to a certain place or if you want to know which place to choose from a list of possible places, the hotels staff is perfectly qualified to assist you and to help you to make a good choice.
Campsites: It is the choice of those who want to make their stay in London as adventurous as can be. In general, campsites are far from downtown and to get to them you have to take the train, the subway or long distance buses. You can always find discounts between seasons if you want to make your travel to Europe as economical as possible. London campsites have the typical facilities of every good campsite: artificial light, bathrooms with hot water 24 hours a day, tents for rent, etc. This type of accommodation is the one most widely chosen by those who have travelled throughout Europe and England. However it is not the most recommended one if you just want to visit London. If you want to visit just the English capital and you cannot spend too much money, the next option will help you both spend little money and know much.
Bed and breakfast in private houses: This is a very affordable option economically speaking and it will connect you with the true London lifestyle. This service, offered by people who live either alone or with their families in big houses, consists of breakfast and a room to sleep; other meals as well as services like laundry and room cleaning can either be arranged separately or can be at your own expense. If you are interested in this type of accommodation you will have to contact the London Tourist Office where you will either be informed on who offers it or you will be put in contact with them. If you wish to know this city in depth, with its customs and its history, you will probably like this option.
Apartments: The last option we present is perhaps the least used. Renting an apartment during your vacation stay in London is quite hard a transaction compared with booking a hotel or renting a plot of land in a campsite, but it will undoubtedly be a good experience for you. When you rent an apartment in the city, you feel yourself like another resident: you do the shopping, wash your clothes, etc. Although it is true that most people prefer avoiding this type of home chores during their vacations, let's admit that the idea of being a Londoner for some weeks is not despicable. What is more, if you are thinking of visiting England's capital to meditate on moving there permanently, this option will bring you closer to the lifestyle that you would have if you effectively decided to move there.
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Poem – Laugh
Laugh, it's good medicine
A frown takes away your beauty.
Laugh, it brings the positive in
Misery creates negative energy.
Laugh, believe life will work out fine
There is no need to be Tense.
Laugh, be a ray of sunshine
And people will enjoy your presence.
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For Immediate Release
|May 01, 2012
Andrew Deserto, Assistant Chief Deputy
Northern District of Ohio (216) 551-6234
Marshals Capture Elusive "Bobby Thompson"
Fraudulent Founder of Navy Veterans Association was one of America's Most Wanted Fugitives
Cleveland, OH – Late last night, the United States Marshals Service captured one of America's Most Wanted and elusive fugitives who is accused of stealing millions of dollars that had been donated for the sole purpose of aiding U.S. veterans. "Bobby Thompson", which was an alias, was on the run for over the last two years where he assumed numerous fictitious names and was known to alter his appearance. He was charged with Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution, Identity Theft, Fraud, and Money Laundering.
In the early 2000s, the subject, using the alias "Bobby Thompson", founded the U.S. Navy Veterans Association (USNVA), a charitable organization whose stated mission was to provide assistance to veterans and members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The USNVA claimed to have a national headquarters in Washington D.C., but its base of operations was the Tampa, FL, area. From its inception to the summer of 2010, it is estimated the USNVA received close to $100 million dollars in nationwide donations. Officials in several states are investigating the USNVA and it is believed little, if any, of the money actually benefited veterans or current service members. In August 2010, "Thompson" was charged in Ohio with various offenses relating to this fraudulent activity. A co-conspirator is currently serving a five year prison sentence in Ohio for her role in this scam after pleading guilty in June 2011.
"Thompson", the alleged mastermind of this plot, fled in June 2010, when he learned of the criminal investigation. "Thompson" was featured on America's Most Wanted on two separate occasions, with the most recent being March 2011.
In November 2011, the United States Marshals in the Northern District of Ohio
were called on to spearhead the apprehension of "Thompson" who was indicted out
of Cuyahoga County.
"Thompson's" fictitious and fraudulent life on the run came to an abrupt end last night in Portland, Oregon. After conducting an intense and thorough investigation, a team of Deputy U.S. Marshals and Task Force Officers from the Northern District of Ohio traveled to Portland, Oregon and coordinated efforts with the U.S. Marshals in the District of Oregon.
At approximately 10:30 pm (PST), the team apprehended "Thompson" outside a residence on 72nd St., NE in Portland where he has been living under one of his new fictitious names. Upon arrest, "Thompson" refused to make any statements. He appeared to be in poor physical condition and was walking with a cane. He was in possession of several false identification cards from Canada along with a backpack containing an undisclosed amount of cash. All of his possessions were taken as evidence and search warrants are being obtained for his residence. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is traveling to Portland to conduct further investigation. Investigators are still unsure of the true identity of "Thompson" and will be working on that as well as identifying his ongoing criminal activity. "Thompson" was transported to the Multnomah County Jail where he will await extradition to Northern Ohio.
U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, "This was one of our most challenging fugitive investigations to date. Our investigators followed up leads all over the nation. Their diligence and dedication directly led to the arrest in Portland. I am proud of everyone that worked on this investigation and their efforts have brought this scam artist to justice."
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine stated, "We are relieved Bobby Thompson is now in federal custody after a nationwide manhunt and years of work within the Attorney General's Office to track him down. We believe he stole between $1.5 million and $2 million which came from generous people in our state who thought they were helping U.S. Navy veterans."
Anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of this fugitive is encouraged to contact the U.S. Marshals Service at: 1-866-4-WANTED or text keyword WANTED and the tip to 847411 (tip411). Tipsters may remain anonymous and a cash reward may be available.
Additional information about the U.S. Marshals Service can be found at http://www.usmarshals.gov.
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JR Honeycutt is a full-time husband and game-player, and co-host of The Nerd Nighters. You can find him on Twitter at @JayAhre or at a Friendly Local Game Store in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. He is the founder of DFW Nerd Night, designer of Twirk, Takeout, Doug Doug Goose Caboose, North South East Quest, and co-designer of Unpub: The UnPublished Card Game and Fantasy Fantasy Baseball. He is currently a consulting game developer.
Marianya is in the running for a spot in the "jack of all trades" club. By day she is an electrical engineer, by night the sky's the limit. You can find her on Twitter at @marianya or learn more about her at her website: Dancing Through the Universe.
Doug Levandowski is a game designer who co-created Gothic Doctor, UnPub: The UnPublished Card Game, and created You're Fired. He has other designs in the works too - because that's what designers do. When Doug's not designing, writing articles, sleeping, or playing Star Realms on his phone, he's teaching English to a bunch of amazing high schoolers. You can find him on Twitter at @levzilla and on Star Realms as DougLev, where he'd love to lose to you.
Tom Tjarks is a Fort Worth native and avid game player (PC, Console, Board Games) He has previously written for GamingTrend.com, blogs at his own personal blog, and can be found asking lots of questions about games on Boardgamegeek. He is @tntjarks on twitter, Dreamshadow on Boardgamegeek and other forums.
John H. C. Staton is a software developer and a giant Star Wars nerd. The very first webpage he ever created was all about Star Wars, back when he was in 8th grade. It used frames, animated wallpaper, and a MIDI that had no way of being stopped. It was truly awful. Now he has a webpage that's NOT about Star Wars. You can see it at FancypantsMonkey.com. He also "tweets", whatever that may be, @johnhcstaton.
Nathan Hough is a gaming junkie who lives to teach games. He may be partial to Plaid Hat Products but is just as happy in a game of Battlestar Galactica or 7 Wonders. You can find him on Twitter at @natesepicbeard or demoing Plaid Hat games at his Friendly Local Game Store.
Donny is a music educator in the suburbs of Dallas. He has an obsession with all things Star Wars and, when asked what he wants to do, will always respond with "board games". You can find him at Nerd Night events in the Dallas area, Dallas Games Marathon, or at his second home, Madness Games & Comics. He spends far too much time on social media, be it Facebook or Twitter, and comments or suggestions can be directed to his email.


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What's the difference between study abroad and domestic study away experiences? When we examine the learning objectives, Pacific Lutheran University's Neal Sobania is not sure there is a difference.
Sobania is a long-standing advocate of study away programs. He credits his own experience – studying abroad in Eastern Europe, working with the Peace Corps in Ethiopia, and completing his Ph.D. in London – as impetus for his focus. He worked for 24 years at his undergraduate alma mater, Hope College, as a history professor and director of international programs before coming to PLU to serve as executive director of its Wang Center for Global Education. In 2009 he was recognized for leading the effort that earned PLU a Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization. Three years prior he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Institute for International Education of Students.
Although the term 'international' factors heavily into Sobania's resume, as the editor of Putting the Local in Global Education: Models for Transformative Learning through Domestic Off-Campus Programs (Stylus Publishing; May 8, 2015), he advocates for any off-campus study experience. The educational value lies in putting the student in another environment so that they begin to understand that the culture in which they've been raised is not everyone's culture, explained Sobania. That can be accomplished without leaving the United States.
While Sobania acknowledges that students majoring in a foreign language can make the case for a particular location, he said that there are plenty of diverse populations in the United States that speak different languages. Many institutions, he said, are working with minority and/or refugee communities in their neighborhoods but yet they don't think of themselves as international. He pointed to recent studies of social media that show homogeneity of users' networks among different groups, whether white, black or Hispanic.
"We don't even know who our neighbors are. When we make the excuse that you have to do an overseas program because it's in the best interests of the U.S., one can make the same argument for domestic programs," said Sobania.
Study abroad and domestic off-campus study programs are complementary, and they shouldn't be seen in competition with each other, asserts Sobania. It's about creating opportunities. Domestic programs can be especially attractive to students who don't have the resources to study abroad or non-traditional students who can't afford to be away for very long periods of time. It can also be attractive to students who simply aren't thinking about traveling to faraway places.
Sobania noted that when he came to PLU they were already using the term 'study away,' rather than just 'study abroad,' and all off-campus study programs – whether abroad or in the U.S. – were administered from the same office. That's often not the case at many campuses. Instead you might find international programs in one office, and then domestic programs might be run by various academic departments rather than from a centralized location. Sobania asserts that perhaps it's time to not only combine abroad and domestic study away programs, but to take into account all off-campus learning, including internships, community-based education and research and even online courses.
"I think global education is just the way that we're describing this now. I think in the very near future global education is just going to be what we call education. We want all students to have a significant, immersive off-campus experience," said Sobania.


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I have recently purchased a flat which is in a block of council flats. The tenant in the flat below has removed some the plasterboarding to her ceiling so that she could have an emmersion tank installed, allowing her to see the under side of our floor boards. This removed any fire protection between the 2 flats. I contacted the local council who sent out an EHO to have a look. They have since written and said it was our problem and we should ensure we have a firealarm installed in case a fire should start in the flat below. Surely this cannot be right???
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Making Buses a Better Choice
This Award is designed to recognise and reward initiatives, projects or innovations which add value to or otherwise improve the attractiveness of bus services to both users and non-users. This category replaced the Infrastructure Award and the Bus in the Countryside award in 2011.
The judges were looking for a scheme, project or partnership that achieved one or more of the following:
- improved the provision of an existing bus service
- improved passenger facilities on an existing bus service
- provided a genuinely innovative new service
- improved services through new infrastructure or facilities giving faster and/or more reliable journeys.
Winner: Route 36 - Ideas in Action
Transdev Blazefield
Transdev Blazefield took an existing bus from its prestigious and award-winning Route 36 between Ripon, Harrogate and Leeds and fitted it with many new and innovative ideas and features. Then, by an extensive consultation process, it gave customers a unique opportunity to comment and thus help to decide on the design of their next generation of buses.
The judges felt that the design work and consultation process undertaken by Blazefield could act as a very worthwhile model for the industry to follow: involving the users in helping to specify the product is both pragmatic and sensible.
The judges were very impressed with the project and in particular the attention to detail. Such refurbishment initiatives can be well worthwhile where the current economic climate or the commercial performance of a route or network precludes the purchase of new vehicles.
Runner Up: Free Travel Zone
Heathrow Airport
The Heathrow Free Travel Zone is unique in the United Kingdom: it is a key component of the airport's policy to increase use of public transport and other sustainable modes by airport staff and air passengers. Heathrow employs over 76,000 staff and the zone has been a major factor in increasing the modal share of the bus in the overall travel market from 6% in 1996 to 18% in 2010.
Whilst obviously not a model that has universal applicability, the judges were impressed by the very clear objectives set originally and how the extremely ambitious targets for modal shift had been achieved despite a 40% increase in the number of staff employed at the airport during the fifteen year plan period. The success in increasing public transport use at Heathrow just goes to show what the bus is capable of given the right set of conditions and the necessary support.
Highly Commended
City & County of Swansea - Swansea Bus Station
With the city's status as the gateway to south-west Wales, its bus station is the regional hub for local and inter-urban bus services as well as long distance coach services. The renovation of Swansea Bus Station signals the completion of a whole package of transport improvements first planned at the turn of the century.
The complementary elements of ftr metro, bus priority, park and ride, and the new Bus Station with its substantial improvements in facilities for bus passengers provide an excellent foundation on which to deliver a sustainable transport agenda, and ongoing growth in ridership and modal shift from the car.
Metro (West Yorkshire PTE) - Smaller Bus Stations Programme
Metro has implemented a programme of re-building and upgrading smaller bus stations across West Yorkshire. The programme was completed with the opening of a new bus station in Pudsey in November 2010 and was informed by Metro's research into the attributes valued by passengers including interchange, information and safety/security. An increase in usage has resulted from the programme.
National Express and partners - Safer Travel Partnership
Since 1999, National Express West Midlands, and their partners Centro and West Midlands Police, have led, co-ordinated and directed the innovative Safer Travel Partnership. This covers the areas of seven local authorities, with tens of thousands of school children and local community groups.
Safer Travel has achieved considerable success in deterring and detecting bus crime and anti-social behaviour, and the judges felt that, as well as being an example of very successful partnership, it has made a considerable contribution to creating a positive perception of bus travel amongst those who might be deterred from using it for fear of personal safety and security.
North Somerset Coaches - Nailsea and Blackwell Local Bus
The friendly local bus company that wasn't afraid to try something new! In 2008, North Somerset Coaches took the brave step of introducing a commercial local bus service in its small home town of Nailsea. This has grown to become an established lifeline for many residents and continues to flourish.
The judges were impressed by the imaginative ideas that went into developing the service like a book club, carol singing, vintage bus charity days and many others, all of which are reflected in the loyalty shown by passengers and their staunch support when the service has been under threat. The company has shown that, with the right effort and support, commercial services in such small towns can be made to work.
Reading Buses - Taking Premier Routes to the Next Level
Reading Buses' clean, modern, accessible fleet and its dedicated colour-coded Premier Routes branding, coupled with complementary traffic management measures provided by its local authority partners and latterly investment in hybrid technology, have already attracted extra passengers and modal shift from car use as well as reducing costs and emissions. That success has led to the network of Premier Routes being extended to include, following consultation, ideas from passengers for service improvements and new features on its buses.
The judges felt that Reading's initiatives were a model for the industry in upgrading and branding services, and refreshing them when individual routes were beginning to see a lifecycle decline.
Stagecoach Bluebird - Jet 727
The Jet 727 service began in August 2010, offering fast and frequent journeys between Aberdeen city centre and Aberdeen Airport.
The outstanding customer growth for the Jet 727 service demonstrates that a successful formula of research and analysis with an effective marketing campaign and quality service delivery is key in establishing a new route with potential customers. In conjunction with effective public and private sector partnership the route has developed passenger use to a sustainable level and one which continues to increase.
Judges' Overall Verdict
There was a very pleasing number of entries for this new category, and the judges were also impressed with the quality of a number of them. As a result, there were some robust discussions before the judges reached agreement on a shortlist, and the choice of a winner and runner-up was equally difficult.
The judges were extremely impressed with the variety of schemes submitted in response to the quite wide criteria even if one or two might have done better in other categories, e.g. marketing. This variety added to the difficulty in making decisions but is not a reason for changing the award – the variety has strengthened this category. There was disappointment at the absence of good bus priority schemes and that, in some cases, for relatively little extra cost the initiatives could have been so much better, although this was felt possibly to be a sign of the difficult financial and political times.
A very good first year for this new award!
Who can be nominated?
Entries will be welcomed from operators, authorities and others specifying and securing services, partnerships and tourist agencies.
… and by whom?
Nominations will be accepted from all eligible organisations and self-nomination is acceptable.
Criteria and Entry Requirements
The judges will be looking for entries which add value to, or otherwise improve, bus services by making them faster, more efficient, offer improved passenger facilities or able to provide a better service. Decisions will be based on the quality of the submissions made and the extent to which they address the criteria.
Note that where schemes have equal or equivalent merit, the final determinants will be the nature and extent of improvements for customers and the degree of priority accorded to buses.
Entry submissions should therefore:
- Describe the services or schemes involved.
- Describe the objectives set for the initiative.
- Describe how the needs of existing and potential additional passengers, including those with mobility difficulties, were met
- Describe any environmental benefits and show how any environmental impacts were minimised
- State whether a partnership was involved. This may include service specification and financing and any interested bodies, including local authorities, local bus operators and other commercial organisations or user, leisure and tourist representative groups
- Describe how:
- needs and potential needs were assessed, including details of market evaluation and customer research
- potential customers were informed of the improved or new product(s)
- interest in, or desire for, the product(s) was assessed
- customers' access to the product(s) was facilitated.
- Indicate the methods used to measure:
- the progress made towards meeting the objectives
- overall patronage
- the impact of promotional campaigns before, during and after the initiative
- State whether any subsequent changes were made as a result of the monitoring
- Supply statistical evidence showing the results of the initiative in terms of patronage, revenue or other appropriate indicators and modal shift.
- State whether the results are likely to be sustainable
- Describe any future plans for further development
- Include any relevant supporting material.
Entries should address each of the above criteria to assist with the judging process.


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In 2011, an amendment to the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requiring ATM owners to install audio-based capabilities for easy access of blind and vision impaired customers has caused a debacle in the banking sector. The requirements actually imposed by the Department of Justice on 15 September 2010, took effect in March of 2011, with updates to all ATMs at banks and credit unions required to be in compliance with the ADA guidelines by March 2012.
With the deadline long past, the 2011 reform has resulted in multi-state class action lawsuits across the United States. Literally hundreds of lawsuits have been filed in federal court since March 2012 by multiple law firms. There has been some confusion about preemption of lawsuits filed on behalf of plaintiffs in cross-jurisdiction complaints, yet federal law provides for enforcement of the regulation more generally, and including subsequent plaintiffs involved in future class action against banks and credit unions.
The ADA reform was instituted to ensure that all bank and credit union customers and members would have equal access at all ATMs. Customers must be able to conduct transactions and other user interactions the same as standard users. Account balances, transaction histories and other key information must be available in text-to-speech mode according to the ADA guidelines.
ADA Technical Compliance Details:
Braille Instructions – speech mode recognition must be provided for initiation of ATM transactions and requests to include Braille decals or signage at each ATM.
Display Screen – location of the display screen must be 40" (1015 mm) above the floor, in front of the machine. Screens must exhibit Sans serif font 3/16" (4.8 mm), exclusively and must contrast with the background.
Input Controls – tactile in discernment so that customers can control functions by hand. Key surfaces not on display screens are to be raised above other surfaces on the control panel.
Numeric Keypads – a 12-key ascending or descending keypad layout, with the number five '5' key distinct from other keys upon touch.
Speech Output – enabled for operating instructions and orientation, display information, error messages, user input verification, and visible transaction prompts. Speech delivery is to be digitized human, recorded, or synthesized, and compatible with industry standard connectors and telephone handsets.
Privacy – Audio output instruction must be private not public, to protect the privacy of the ATM user. The ATM should also provide screen blanking whereas the screen will go blank during a voice guided transaction, again to protect the ATM user's privacy.
Reach Height – The controls for the ATM need to be within reach ranges, including a height not exceeding 48 inches and no lower than 15 inches. Some ATMs may be grand-fathered in for this portion of the ADA compliance, depending upon installation dates. Contact your local ATM vendor to survey your ATM fleet for any and all ATM compliance concerns or questions.
The recent focus on ATM violations of ADA rules in representation of disabled individuals has resulted in hundreds of class action filings across the United States. It is said that the attorney fees derived from these deep pocket lawsuits have been exceptionally expensive for those financial institutions found not to be in compliance. The DOJ may also file suits in federal court to enforce compliance with access requirements. A court may award civil penalties, up to $55,000 for a first violation and up to $110,000 for subsequent violations. Courts may also order compensatory damages to remedy discrimination or injunctive relief, including mandatory orders to comply with accessibility requirements. For claims under both Title II and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the prevailing party may recover reasonable attorney's fees, litigation expenses and costs, pursuant to 25 CFR §135.175 and 26 CFR §36.505.
Many ATMs can be upgraded while others will require ATM replacements in order to meet the ADA compliance guidelines. Some ATM owners believe they are in compliance today but in fact they are not. Absolute Financial encourages each and every ATM owner to regularly test ALL ATM functions for complete and accurate voice guided transactions. What may have worked the day your ATM was upgraded or replaced, may not work now. Parts wear and break, networks change program loads — don't be caught off guard. Be proactive and put policies in place to have your personnel or your ATM vendor survey and test your ATMs on a regular basis for ADA compliance.
Please feel free to call on Absolute Financial Services for any questions or assistance. I can be reached at (727) 753-0233 or by email at email@example.com
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Absolute Financial Services, Inc.
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Business Genre: Handmade Products, Home Decor, Licensed Products, Nostalgic Gifts, Woodware
Short Business Description: Wholesale Gifts and Homewares Wholesalers Australia is an importer and wholesaler of coastal themes gifts and homewares and VW Memorabilia. Buy wholesale supplies with confidence here. As distributors of retro mens gifts we are reliable suppliers of the best in Australia. See our new dragonfly photo frames.


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(1940 — 1993)
Andrew A. "Drew" Whyte was a US fan and bibliographer. He was a member of NESFA and BoSFS and was a founder and Fellow of NESFA and a regular performer in early Boskone plays.
His nickname "Drew" came about at a NESFA meeting when — somehow — it was determined that he needed one. It was debated and when Whyte objected that it should be his own decision, the President, Tony Lewis, ruled that he had a vote just like everyone else.
He was a collector who might have been considered a hoarder had he not indexed and organized everything. (But he did have things like a complete set of TV Guide to cover SF on TV.) When he moved, the NESFA Displacement Authority assisted, filling five 20' trucks over the course of four successive weekends. This measure was thereafter known as the Drew, which see. NESFA also packed most of his collection for him, which may account for boxes with labels like "used belly button lint."
- A "Dragondex" and Bibliography (1975) (with Wendy Glasser, Spike McPhee, and David Stever)
- Bibliographica Futurica Fantastica Checklist
- The Collector's Poul Anderson (1976) (with David Stever)
- The New SF Bulletin Index to SF Books (1974)
- S F Bulletin (early 70s)
He was a founder of NESFA (New England Science Fiction Association) in 1965.
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Topic: Thump (05/30/13)
TITLE: Dark Mercy
By Dave Walker
Professionally, he tapped the syringe to expel the air, then suddenly laughed at his action. Strange what creatures of habit we are. So what if I inject air as well?
"Hello, Dr Osborne, you're working late."
Startled, he slipped the syringe and vial into the pocket of his white coat before turning to face Sister Jones. Had she seen?
"And you're on duty early."
"I like to have the time to re-connect with the patients. Talking of which, I see poor John is still lingering on." She nodded towards the bed where the patient lay moaning and close to death.
"Yes. You wonder why God allows that kind of suffering. Maybe He wants us to do something about it."
"But what else can we do, Doctor? We are doing all we can."
"Does God want us to just stand by and watch that torment? Don't you sometimes think He wants us to -- to -- well just do a bit more."
Sister Jones looked hard and quizzically at the young intern. "When you have worked in a cancer ward as long as I have, you understand that we are looking at the tattered ends of the back of the tapestry of a man's life. It might seem ugly to you, but you don't know what God is weaving on the other side. We dare not pre-empt the work of God."
"But surely it would be kind. Aren't we in this profession to provide comfort?"
Sister Jones' eyes softened, but she spoke warily. "Yes, we are! But we must know our limitations. We cannot play God. Far better to bring someone to God and let Him deal with him."
Now that deadly syringe was burning a hole in his pocket. His heart was still thumping, this time with indecision. What should I do? The Death with Dignity people make so much sense. What use is John's life anymore? What sense in his suffering? Here on the frontline I surely have a responsibility to do something. Yet Sister Jones seems so sure... Well, he couldn't do anything while she was around. He'd think about it and come back tomorrow.
The next evening, with the syringe still in his pocket, he entered the ward, moving noiselessly to John. His heart was pounding, but he had made up his mind. Who else could put John out of his misery?
A young girl was at John's bed. John was quieter than usual. Curious, Peter stood behind the curtain listening.
"Daddy, I'm so glad you are still here. I only heard yesterday. Oh, I am so sorry. I've hurt you so much, Daddy. Please forgive me. I want you to know, I've been clean for six months now, but I've been too ashamed to come home. But I love you, Daddy." She sniffed, dabbing her eyes and nose with a tissue. "If God will spare you, you will see. I've changed. I want you to live so you can forgive me."
"He doesn't need to get better to forgive you, Mary."
Peter jumped. His skin prickled and his heart raced at the voice beside him. He had not noticed Sister Jones join him behind the curtain. Now she stepped forward and put her arm around the girl.
"Your father can hear you, though he might not be able to respond. If he could speak, I'd guess he'd like to ask your forgiveness, too. But more than that you both need God's forgiveness. Can I tell you how you can get that?"
Peter listened as Sister Jones told them about the love of Jesus and was struck to the heart as she quoted, "There is therefore no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus." Tears stung his cheeks as Mary bowed her head beside her father and prayed. As peace settled on the trio, John fell into a deep restful sleep.
Peter tiptoed to the duty room and threw away the syringe. Sister Jones joined him later, her eyes shining. "Do you still want to end it all for John?" So she knew!
Peter looked sheepish. "I wouldn't have cut short that part of the tapestry for anything. Perhaps you can explain the forgiveness of God to me. I think I need it!"
In 1984 Holland made euthanasia legal, with strict guidelines for its control. But that control has been eroded. Now, even financial loss or loneliness are categorised as "unbearable suffering" and grounds for assisted suicide. In 1990, 9 percent of all deaths were from euthanasia or assisted suicide and the number rises each year. Many killed are done without the knowledge of the victim. They include the chronically ill, mentally ill, disabled and impaired babies. Many of the elderly in Holland carry a card in their wallets stating that in the event of their being hospitalised, they do not wish to be euthanised.
"For who has known the mind of the Lord that we may instruct Him?"(1Cor 2:16)
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1. Bring a pot of water to a boil; prepare an ice water bath. Blanch the broccoli in the boiling water, then immediately transfer to the ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil and onions and sauté until the onions are translucent and tender, about 5 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and quickly stir-fry for about 30 seconds.
3. Add the rice, hot dogs and broccoli and stir-fry 2 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil and spring onions.
4. Serve topped with fried eggs, coriander and Sriracha.
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Can you be healthy and overweight?
The research I'll be discussing today really got people's attention: the editor of the Annals of Internal Medicine set the tone by writing an editorial titled "The Myth of Healthy Obesity." It's the secondary results of this study that I find even more interesting, however.
Resolving the obesity paradox
It's not news that Body Mass Index (BMI) is not a perfect predictor of health or longevity. Indeed, I see at least one article a week reporting the demise of BMI's clinical relevance with a gleefulness usually reserved for reports of celebrities embarrassing themselves in some way.
Watch Your Waist - Not Just Your Weight
When we talk about obesity it seems like we're most often talking about Body Mass Index (BMI). Certainly I've been doing a lot of talking and writing about it. There's another tool that doctors use to assess weight that I've talked about, just not quite as much: Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR).
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Much of the talk about the obesity epidemic centers around Body Mass Index (BMI), a mathematical means of describing the interaction between height and body weight that allows public health researchers to class large groups of people into categories that are described as "underweight," "normal weight," "overweight," and "obese."
The trouble with BMI, of course, is that its usefulness is limited for those who are extremely tall or short or who are particularly muscular. Further, while being overweight or obese is linked to greater risk of cardiometabolic abnormalities like high blood pressure, poor cholesterol scores, or insulin resistance/diabetes, that does not mean that all persons with a higher BMI are necessarily in poor metabolic health. Conversely, being of clinically normal weight usually means a lower risk of those same cardiometabolic abnormalities - but again, that risk is not nonexistent.
A team of researchers funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health took a closer look at data gathered in two large-scale studies that included over 7,600 adults of 5 different racial/ethnic groups (white, Chinese American, African American, Hispanic, and South Asian) living in the United States (Ann Int Med doi:10.7326/M16-1895).
The participants responded to detailed culture-specific dietary questionnaires and were subjected to a battery of tests including blood pressures, glucose and cholesterol scores, and even abdominal CT scans to measure the amount of fat around the internal organs. The authors could then classify each participant by their Body Mass Index according to the World Health Organization's guidelines for their ethnic group and focus their research on those who had clinically normal Body Mass Indices but also had at least two abnormal scores in the following tests: blood pressure, HDL cholesterol, triglyceride scores, or glucose scores. These people were termed MAN (Metabolic Abnormalities Normal weight).
We make much of the fact that some 30% of Americans are obese and so forth, but this study found that regardless of ethnic group, 29.1% of the participants with a clinically normal BMI were MAN - that is, they had at least two abnormal clinical results that we normally associate with being overweight or obese. By comparison, 35.8% of those with BMI in the obese range were metabolically normal (had no abnormal scores in the above tests).
The authors used data regarding the likelihood of those four metabolic abnormalities occurring in whites with a BMI of 25 to estimate what BMI score would yield the same number of metabolic abnormalities in the various ethnic groups. After taking into account age, sex, and the interaction between race and BMI, they found that to experience the same health risks as whites with a BMI of 25, African Americans would have a BMI of 22.9, Hispanics would have a BMI of 21.5, Chinese Americans would have a BMI of 20.9, and South Asians would have a BMI of 19.6.
Everyone, but especially those of non-white ethnicity, should be aware that being of clinically normal Body Mass Index does not mean that you are healthy. Have your blood pressure and cholesterol scores checked regularly, and help keep yourself healthy by following a healthy diet and getting regular exercise.
First posted: April 12, 2017


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This chapter moves on to an exploration of the dark side of leadership, focusing on leaders who abuse and bully their direct followers. Einarsen, Skogstad, and Glaso present litera-ture on the concept of abusive supervision and its causes and outcomes, arguing that it is a significant social problem that warrants greater research interest.
In Chapters 8–۱۰, attention is turned towards the link between leadership and well- being. Until relatively recently, although it was clearly understood by those in practice that leadership behavior was a key determinant of employee well-being, little research explor-ing the links between the two constructs had been undertaken. In the last 10 years, however, the situation has changed, with a proliferation of such research


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A kitchen is a place that can be considered a very dangerous place if the right precautions aren't taken. We have things like sharp knives, electric appliances, hot fluids and foods that could easily lead to things like Burns, cuts and even food poisoning. Extreme precaution needs to be taken in the kitchen, and especially if we have young kids or pets in the house. In this article, we are going to take a look at 10 safety do's and don'ts in the kitchen.
Wear shoes
Anything can happen in the kitchen such as a sharp object dropping, or even a glass breaking. In order to protect your feet from fallen sharp objects and other tragedies that could happen in the kitchen, you should always wear shoes when working in the kitchen. They can even prevent one from skidding and falling on a slippery floor.
Learn how to extinguish a fire
Fires are mostly caused when cooking in homes, and sadly, very few people know how to put them out. They could even have fire extinguishers but have no idea how they are used, and yet they can put the fire out in seconds and prevent a disaster. There are different types of fires that are put out using different types of fire extinguishers. Learning to use the fire extinguishers can save you from a disaster, whether the fire is in a microwave, oven, or countertop.
Learn how to use knives
A dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp one. It is more likely to slip and cause injury when compared with a sharp blade. It is important to keep your blades sharp at all times, and also use the appropriate knife for the appropriate purpose. You don't want to use a bread knife to cut steak.
Wear safe clothing
Wear the appropriate clothes when in the kitchen because you don't want your long baggy sleeves catching fire on a stove. You wouldn't want to imagine how that would end. Avoid tops with sleeves and materials that are synthetic or flammable since you don't want them catching heat and melting on your skin.
Prevent burns
There are many ways to prevent burns such as by making sure that the handles of pots and pans are turned inward, making it hard to knock them over. Another way is to ensure that potholders or dish rags aren't wet.
Always wash your hands
This is something that is supposed to happen automatically but unfortunately, many people still forget. Use warm soapy water to wash hands before and after cooking. This could prevent food poisoning, and especially if you handled raw meats of juices. Ensure that the surfaces that handled the foods are also well cleaned.
Always stir and lift away from you
The lids on pots that have hot food usually have condensation on them and when lifted towards you could end up dripping on you and burning you. The same concept applies to stir, whereby you should always stir away from you to reduce any chances of getting burned.
Never put a hot glass dish on a wet or cold surface
When glass is warm or hot, it expands, contracting when it cools off. This means that if you put the hot glass on a wet or cold surface, it will be subjected to stress that leads to combustion and breaking. Find a safer place to put the glass such as a cutting board.
Avoid using metals on non-stick pans
Using metals on Teflon or non-stick pans can easily bring about toxic compounds that can easily intoxicate the food. It is preferable to use wooden or plastic spoons.
Use different cutting boards for raw meat, fruits, and vegetables
Many people would probably want to use the same cutting board for their meats, veggies, and fruits but that is the surest way of getting salmonella poisoning for the whole family. It is preferable to first cut the veggies and fruits, wash the cutting board thoroughly with soap and water, and then go ahead and cut the meats.
Rustic Calmness with French Country Window Treatments
Still in the kitchen but moving away from safety, we are now going to take a look at French country window treatments. These are treatments that represent the French country lifestyle, inspired by a peasant's daily routine. These window treatments come with different patterns with picturesque depictions of farm-life scenes and animals. We are going to take a look at some of the features of French country window treatments below:
Toile Roman shades
'Toile' is a decorative pattern that shows a tranquil pastoral living while making the space look good by complimenting some of the other accessories in the house.
French country drapes
The French rural communities mixed the fabrics that were used on the drapes, using materials from things such as old clothes.
Decorative animal motifs
Decorative animal motifs signified farm animals like sheep and chicken in reflection to how the French were connected to their environment.
Grain sack stripes
In grain sack stripes, ornamental lines were incorporated on plain, unbleached cotton or burlap to make the window treatments look better.
Vibrant colors
Vibrant colors and pleats were used to give a homely feeling.
Handmade curtains
Handmade curtains played a major role in the French provincial design.
Valances made the curtains look better and brass or wooden curtain rails were used.
Safety in the kitchen should be observed at all times so as to avoid tragedies in the house. By following the tips above the tragedies can be minimized. On the other hand, every woman wants a good looking kitchen, which is one of the reasons why they should try out the French country window treatments.


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Great News! Keeler Gardens has been welcomed into a new project with one of our local Chicago parks. Everything is in the early development stages. The park has established woods and river front, in addition to general horticulture advice for these areas, I'll be involved to promote prairie and display gardens.
I am also going to present them with a basic design for a dog park. It is all very exciting and as the project moves along I will keep everyone updated. If anyone has any suggestions on their favorite plants, Midwest prairie plants, or even general designs, please comment and we can make this a joint venture!
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In 2004 a conference took place in Cambridge sponsored by the Royal Institute of Philosophy on preferences and well-being. Drawing on the papers presented therein, Serena Olsaretti has prepared with great care a volume that, according to her, is structured around three different sets of questions. Namely, the formulation of normative and descriptive accounts of preference-formation; whether preferences conform with requirements of rationality and what reasons can support them; and finally the normative significance of those preferences that do not meet such requirements, in particular for policy-making purposes. Five papers deal with the first topic, and there are three more for each of the remaining two. So much for the unity of the collection. Its most interesting aspect lies in the divergences. Let me try then another classification of the contents.
First, there seems to be quite a divide regarding the theoretical approaches to preferences. Whereas the first four papers (by Arneson, Rosati, Brännmark and Qizilbash) apply pure conceptual analysis almost without positive asides, the rest of them stay more or less close to Rational Choice Theory (RCT) in their discussion of preferences. The first set of papers provide a good sample of an ongoing disciplinary debate among moral philosophers about the human good and whether this should be defined in terms of preferences satisfaction or rather by a list of objectively valuable goods, or something hybrid. Central to this debate is the proper formation of preferences: under which conditions our desires will be able to match our conception of well-being. Depending of our conception of the latter, different issues will gain or loose prominence. By way of example let us just mention a few ones discussed in this set of papers: information as to the alternatives, motivational force, parental guidance, and authorship as to one's own life. Though informative and interesting, given the formation of my own preferences, I find quite problematic the assumption that these four papers more or less take for granted: that the empirical processes of desire formation are somehow congruent with their normative discussion.
A good measure of the difficulties with this assumption is the contrast between this array of papers and a second one in which the discussion turns around RCT, exploring its conceptual foundations as to the concept of preference. First of all, Hausman and Pettit take issue with one or another aspect of our common understanding of RCT. The former addresses a default principle implicit in game theory, that individuals prefer a comprehensive outcome (in Sen's terms: the outcome as seen from the path through a game in extensive form that yields it) to the same extent that they prefer its actual result (dissociated from that path). When this principle collapses, consequentialism fails. Pettit argues for a more complex idea of preference based in deliberation. In this account, RCT appears as dealing with a rather restricted case (self-interested tastes, as exhibited by our species and many others).
In other words, if a positive theory (RCT) is only empirically meaningful under such constraints, we may wonder why do we expect better of an abstract examination of the concept of preference, such as the one attempted in the first set of papers. Piller and Broome illustrate a more parsimonious approach to conceptual analysis in continuity with the idea of preference exhibited in RCT. Piller explores the desirability of having a desire and whether we have any reasons to justify it. Broome argues instead that we should reason over our preferences in terms or their content rather than on any second-order requirements on their desirability.
Yet, RCT can be equally contested as an approach to preferences on a purely empirical basis. Here is a third divide, represented in this volume by the papers of Sugden, on the one hand, and Sunstein and Thaler, on the other. They all take issue with the experimental failures of RCT, though with a different aim. Sugden proposes a model of unconsidered (neither coherent nor stable) preferences trying to capture the normative value of satisfying them as they are. Sunstein and Thaler defend a libertarian paternalism, in which the empirical failures of individual rationality would justify the framing of public choices in a way that would paternalistically favor the interests of the agents, despite their incapability to grasp it at first (for instance, opting in or out of insurance schemes). Finally, Voorhoeve draws also on preference change to contest those conceptions of welfare based on preference satisfaction.
Therefore, given that this wonderful conference brought together all these approaches, I would have expected a more explicit discussion of these theoretical divides. Whether RCT provides a better (or worse) framework for the normative discussion of preferences than pure conceptual analysis. Whether we should try to improve the formation of our preferences through RCT, given its experimental failures. And whether we can attribute any normative significance at all to these failures. But these are just my preferences, not a list of objectively valuable questions. Yet, the list of papers compiled is valuable enough to be widely read and discussed.
© 2007 David Teira
David Teira, Ph. D., Dpto. de Lógica, Historia y Filosofía de la ciencia, UNED (Madrid)
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