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Cooks love classic ranges for their retro looks and surprisingly sophisticated performance
In our shiny, stainless-steel, industrial-chic world, Vikings and Wolfs reign supreme, with legions of followers drooling in their wake. But off in a quiet corner is a secret society of heretics who worship instead at the altar of chrome and porcelain.
These are the cooks who go giddy over names like Magic Chef and Chambers, Wedgewood, and O'Keefe and Merritt. They don't need -- or even want -- a stove with the BTUs of a flamethrower. They're looking for sturdiness, reliability, simplicity and, of course, a healthy dash of charm.
I'm one of them.
I didn't always feel this way. Glossy ads for commercial ranges used to stop me dead in my tracks. I believed these stoves, like $900 cookware sets, held the secret to becoming a better cook.
Then I was forced to roast my first Thanksgiving turkey in a tiny old 1940s Magic Chef perched on dainty legs in the kitchen of my second apartment. I lit the oven with a match, crammed in the bird, crossed my fingers and offered a silent prayer to the culinary gods that the meal would at least be edible. To this day it was the best turkey that I've ever made -- gorgeously burnished, incredibly tender and juicy. I had found religion.
Vintage stoves and vintage cars share a lot of the same appeal -- the swoopy lines, the bright chrome, emblematic labels that look like they belong on a Caddy. Plus the cool extras like clocks, lights, shelves, and custom salt and pepper shakers. You almost expect to see fuzzy dice. Their retro looks fit in perfectly with Portland's many Craftsmans, Victorians and mid-century Moderns.
But, as Mama said, it's what's on the inside that counts -- and these 500-plus-pound heavy metal workhorses are much more than cute antiques.
I think of them as the appliance version of "fixies." What's a fixie? Ask any Portland bike geek and he'll show you his old 10-speed, gears removed -- nothing but wheels, a frame and, maybe, brakes. They're not for everyone, but for those who enjoy the rush of relying on their own technical skill, muscle and brains, they're the only way to fly.
It's the same for vintage stoves. They offer heat, and that's about it. With none of the bells and whistles of modern ranges -- no convection, no digital touchpads, no preset temperature settings -- you're forced to become one with your oven. You have to get to know its quirks and learn how to use them to your advantage. You have to get back to basics, getting comfortable with pilot lights and igniting the gas with matches.
But once you start cooking on it, that vintage stove will soon become your best friend. There are fewer things to break, and repairs are cheap. You'll see that the tiny oven is genius for its ability to retain heat and keep it focused right where it should -- on the food. You'll love the burners because you can turn them down so low your bean soups won't burn and you can simmer stock all night long if you want. If yours has a griddle -- bonus! -- everyone can eat their pancakes at the same time.
It took a few years and a couple of moves before I was finally able to buy my own vintage stove. I didn't need it -- we inherited a snazzy new GE Profile with our house -- but owning one was a burning desire I hadn't been able to shake since that first turkey. I told my husband we could use a spare range in the basement kitchen for guests to use -- or for us when we're living down there during summer heat waves. Besides, a spare oven would come in handy for big holiday gatherings.
I hopped on Craigslist and found an early-'50s four-burner Wedgewood, complete with a griddle, a clock and a handy cooking chart -- in perfect condition, no less -- emblazoned on the inside of the oven door. It cost just $150, and we tucked it away in the basement until we could figure out where to take it for a thorough cleaning and once-over.
It wasn't easy. Even with the many period-sensitive remodels in this town, there doesn't seem to be a big business in fixing up old stoves. But while I poked around the Web looking for someone to rehab the old girl, I stumbled on more conversations about old stoves than I could have imagined. There were bloggers waxing poetic, Craigslist ads from all over the country, and repair shops showcasing fully refurbished models that looked like a million bucks -- and cost almost as much. But the big surprise were the enthusiasts groups geeking out on specific brands of vintage stoves. One brand in particular -- Chambers -- had a fervent following of infectiously passionate devotees.
We finally found someone to fix up our stove. But while they were working on it, I just couldn't get the Chambers fans out of my mind. They were just so nutty for the stove that "cooks with the gas turned off" -- stoves so well-built and well-insulated, they said, you only need the gas on for about half the usual time. The stoves also have a funny cavern in the cooktop, called a thermowell, that could be used like a crockpot or a deep fryer. Even the griddle is a two-fer -- it has a special lid that works like a broiler. I could feel an obsession taking hold.
So I Googled and clicked and ended up on eBay, where there was a shiny white Chambers stove, in lovely condition, on auction for $399. Did I need it? Absolutely not. Did I want it? You betcha. When the seller's description said he would be willing to dismantle the stove and sell the parts, I had to take action. No one's taking that baby apart.
I was the only bidder.
A day later I had an e-mail in my eBay account from the operator of the Chambers Stove Lovers Web site, congratulating me on my purchase (did I mention they were a passionate bunch?) and found myself the surprised owner of two vintage stoves -- one in a repair shop here, one in Los Angeles and probably in need of a repair shop. Luckily, vintage stove repair is big business in Southern California, and I easily found a place that would pick it up from the seller and give it a good once-over. Getting it 1,033 miles to my house was still a question mark.
As the repair bills piled up ($120 for a rebuilt safety valve on the Wedgewood; $350 for a new safety system on the Chambers because it wasn't made with one; a couple hundred in labor for cleaning them both), I felt a deep sense of guilt for spending so much on two stoves I don't even need.
Oddly, what I didn't feel was regret. That's in part because I had become certifiably obsessed with vintage stoves. But mainly it was because (as I've assured my slightly frightened husband many times) vintage stoves retain -- and even increase -- value. The cost of a refurbished stove begins around $3,000 and can reach up to $10,000. Even if we decide to sell one, we'll at least break even, but we're likely to do even better.
That is, if we sell one. I still plan to give both appliances a workout and see how it feels to cook with each. The Chambers is on its way north and the Wedgewood is hooked up and ready for a Thanksgiving trial run. So far, I've only tested how fast it boils water, but I was thrilled to see it brought 4 quarts to a boil faster than the much-newer GE - even using the GE's so-called "power burner."
After a few months, we'll swap out the Wedgewood and give the Chambers a try. My prediction? The GE upstairs will be the one hitting the road.
Danielle Centoni: 503-221-8591; email@example.com
Hot after a stove? Hints to help you
Many vintage stoves are out there, looking for a good home -- and a way to stay out of the landfill. Look around through newspaper classified ads, online and through estate and garage sales. Another good source, though not local, is
Choose wisely. A really beat-up stove can seem like a bargain, but restoring it could cost several thousand dollars. Things like re-enameling and rechroming cost the most. And missing parts can be expensive to replace and hard to find.
You can spend as much or as little as you like on refurbishing. To make an old stove look like it just rolled off the showroom floor, you'll likely need at least $3,000.
Or, you can enjoy the stove's antique patina and just have the appliance thoroughly cleaned and examined for around $200 to $300. This usually includes checking for gas leaks, checking the insulation, calibrating the oven and more. Two local appliance stores that specialize in restoring vintage stoves are Appliance City in Northeast Portland, and Bee Jay's Appliance in Milwaukie. These shops also sell restored stoves.
Keep in mind that electric stoves cost more to refurbish than gas, because they often need to be rewired.
If you want to shop around for a restored stove, California is a gold mine. A few good sites to check out are http://dreamstoves.com; http://antiquegasstoves.com; and http://buckeyeappliance.com. But there are many more out there. Google is your friend. Just remember, these stoves can sell for up to $10,000.
If you decide to buy a vintage stove from out of state and the seller does not have a way to transport it to you, you can arrange to have it shipped through www.uship.com. This is a site, a little like eBay, where you post what you need shipped and where, and movers then bid.
A lot of these movers piggyback their shipments, moving several things at once. Since they're not making a special trip just for you, this keeps costs down. The trade-off is you might not get your appliance shipped right away. Be sure the seller is comfortable with holding the appliance while you arrange for shipping.
-- Danielle Centoni


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Geneseo's College Stadium is on the west edge of campus, adjacent to athletic facilities in Merritt Fieldhouse and Schrader Hall at left.
The west field (foreground) includes bleacher seating and a press box. The field has turf, field marking and lighting that is identical to the west field.
The press box facilities includes the RAA Suite, two individual viewing suites and a Game Operations room.
The RAA Suite, at the south end of the press box, features indoor viewing of both fields.
The building at the south end of the stadium complex includes four team rooms complete with bathroom and shower facilities. In order to accommodate larger squads, doors between the rooms can be opened to create two large rooms.
The building which houses the team rooms also has a fully-equipped training room, convenient for use during both games and practices.
The Myrtle A. Merritt Athletic Center
The Merritt Athletic Center is home to the Ira S. Wilson Ice Arena, Louise Kuhl Gymnasium, Alumni Pool, the fitness center, squash courts and the offices of the athletic department staff.
The 2,100 capacity Wilson Ice Arena is home to the men's ice hockey team. In addition, Geneseo Finger Lakes Youth Hockey calls the arena home, using more than 30 hours of ice time on a weekly basis.
The Carl Schrader Gymnasium is the home to the women's volleyball and men's and women's basketball teams. The gym opened for competition in the fall of 2006 and has a capacity of 1,000 spectators. In addition, the complex contains four racquetball courts, academic classrooms and a student-athlete weight training facility.
The Alumni pool houses the men's and women's swimming & diving teams. With a six-lane capacity and its own diving well, the facility is used for all home intercollegiate meets along with high school sectionals and community recreation time.
The Louise Kuhl Gymnasium is Geneseo's recreational and special event facility. With a capacity of 3,000, the facility has regularly played host to Section V volleyball and basketball championships along with all intramurals and recreational activities.
Outdoor Facilities
Geneseo Track
Vic Raschi Softball Field
Tennis Courts
Saratoga Field
Leg Up Stables
Located on Avon Rd. in Geneseo, Leg Up Stables is home to the women's equestrian team. The 300-acre farm has more than 70 horses and a barn used for training and shows.
Athletic Training Center
Workout Center
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As the most experienced HDTV distributor in the nation, Joseph Electronics distributes over 100 different product lines. We offer the best-in-class products in every category, giving our clients the option to exceed expectations at every turn. Moreover, we distribute support material for new installations and rebuilds, and offer our superior technical expertise to assist you with every purchase.
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Starting up just before the post World War II television boom, Joseph Electronics joined the industry at an opportune moment. Beginning as a modest, local operation, the business quickly evolved into an electronics distributorship, supplying TV replacement parts for technician service organizations as well as hobbyists and do-it-yourselfers. As it continued to grow and expand its influence, Joseph Electronics remained a family owned entity until 1989. By then, the business had expanded from the service industry into the industrial electronics and broadcast markets. In 2001, President/CEO Charles Annella and his partner, Yohay Hahamy, Senior Vice President, purchased the business and refocused its efforts on the exploding HDTV market. On April 30th 2012, the company announced Yohay Hahamy as the new President/CEO replacing Chuck Annella in overseeing the company's day to day business operations. Mr. Annella in his new role as Honorary Chairman of the Board will continue to advise on future growth strategies and long term planning. Today, Joseph Electronics is the most experienced HDTV distributor in the national broadcast industry, serving hundreds of high-profile clients in all corners of the market with unparalleled expertise and consistently attentive service from a sales staff averaging 20 years tenure with our company.
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We encourage our customers to think of Joseph Electronics as more than just a supplier. We want to be your partner in success. With nearly six decades of experience in the business, we have the knowledge and the tools to set you up with cutting edge equipment and keep you running at optimum level. We have everything you need to set up advanced broadcast facilities such as mobile director's studios and state-of-the-art HDTV trucks. We serve clients nationally across the entire audio and video broadcast spectrum, including such well known entities as:


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The SMART Moves Program, one of our signature programs, not only provides Club members with information on choosing healthy food, but also provides tools for overall healthy living. This program addresses the dangers and hazards of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use and abstinence- promoting the importance of a healthy body and mind.


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D'Andrea Weeks- Chair of the Board
D'Andrea Weeks has over 15 years of of experience working with extremely vulnerable and underserved populations. She has served as a case manager for adults who are deaf and blind in New York, a social worker for children in Iowa, a Peace Corps volunteer in Moldova, the director of a program rehabilitating former child soldiers in northern Uganda, and as a consultant conducting program evaluation for an organization serving individuals with significant disabilities in Mississippi.
D'Andrea holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Troy State University and a master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Mississippi State University. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in Global Educational Leadership at Lamar University. After living on three different continents and several states in the United States she has chosen to settle down in St. Louis, Missouri.
Allain Kagarama- Board Vice Chairman
"I am a community leader. My past experience in the insurance industry help me understand the financial needs of folks in various communities. I joined the board member of V4A to serve as an additional resources to help connect The Haves and Have Nots in the community. I believe sharing informations offered by public and private sectors will help strengthen the community in various domains such as education, health and businesses. "
Fungai Mapurisa- Board Member
Fungai. M. Mapurisa is a native of Zimbabwe. She served as an AmeriCorps Vista at the International Institute where she developed programs and led cultural competence training. She is a member of The Network for Social Work Management (NSWM) and a guest reviewer on the editorial board of the Journal of Social Service Research. Fungai holds a Master of Social Work degree from Washington University in St. Louis and describes herself as a social justice advocate and a macro social worker. She hopes to live in a world where African elephants and rhinos are not killed for ivory trade.
Patavee (Patty) Vanadilok, Board Member
Patavee (Patty) Vanadilok is an immigration attorney who loves her clients and loves the practice of immigration law. Whether her clients are refugees on the path to obtaining U.S. citizenship, immigrant entrepreneurs launching their startup idea, businesses hiring foreign workers, immigrant investors creating jobs in the United States, international students transitioning to their professional careers, or families reuniting with relatives from abroad, Ms. Vanadilok feels privileged to support each and every one of their dreams.
Wambui Waruingi, MD- Board Member
Dr. Wambui Waruingi is a neonatologist at St Louis university practicing at Cardinal Glennon. She is new to the Missouri area having lived in Ohio for 9 years. She was born in Nairobi, Kenya and completed medical school training at the University of Nairobi before relocating to the USA with her family. She is a mother of five children ranging from 1.5 to 22 years of age. He interests include her Christian faith, reading, travel, cycling and fitness. Wambui brings to the table a good understanding for what training in the health field entails for women, and is interested in mentoring young people with ambitions in the health care field. She is also willing to mentor middle and high school students in any health related or STEM project
Christina Vivit– Board Member.
Christina is a Filipina-American with passions for community health, interfaith, and celebrating life and culture. She is currently a third year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) student at Saint Louis University and involved in community health education and women's health research. She enjoys getting to know others, being active, playing the violin and piano, and drinking coffee. Christina is a recipient of 2018 Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions (ASAHP) Elwood Scholar Award
She has found a special home and heart in Vitendo4Africa throughout her time in St. Louis and is excited to serve on the board.
Jesii Kimani- Board Member.
Jesii in the Executive director and owner of Lucky Trucking LLC in St Louis. After attending immigrants entrepreneur workshop hosted by V4A Jesii was inspired to start his own logistic company. He also worked with Hogan for a period of three years as owner operator. Jesii has been a great resource and a mentor to young entrepreneurs in St. Louis. Through his help, many immigrants have entered into the tracking business and are now financially stable and growing. Jesii has a bachelor in Science from Jomo Kenyatta University in Kenya.
Dr. John Mwangi – Board Member
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Where do all these footballers come? This may be the answer
The guy got kicked hard in the head
Football practice got really interesting
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The guy is trying to be the most nasty guy of the world
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The office building at 1035 Pearl Street in Boulder is rife with restaurant plans. Kimbal Musk and Hugo Matheson, owners of the Kitchen, are moving ahead with their project to open a pub, called the Kitchen Cafe, in the long, narrow space recently vacated by Abo's. Now Mara and Peter Soutiere, owners of across-the-hall neighbor Tahona Tequila Bistro and Sushi Tora, 2014 10th Street, have picked up a lease for more space in the same building.
They aren't planning on expanding Tahona, though. They're opening an entirely new restaurant.
That interior spot, which is nestled next to a hair salon and shares a kitchen with Tahona, will become a small, intimate restaurant with a focus on high-quality service and ingredients.
"It's not going to be a bar," says Mara. "Let me be clear on that. But think speakeasy in that the place will be kind of hidden. We want to make our diners feel special." Beyond that, the couple isn't ready to divulge a lot of details.
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"We're still finessing the concept, and we're excited about it," Mara adds. "We're excited about the quality of ingredients we're bringing in."
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But there are only a few examples of both structured and human interaction data being used at the same time.
When Big Data analytics hits big, true leaders will be synthesizing a complete view of the enterprise and their marketplace.
By Mike Shaw, HP Software Strategic Marketing
While the use of Big Data is not yet mainstream, it has certainly moved out of the bleeding-edge, science project phase. There are now examples of its use for the collection and analysis of lots of structured data. And there are examples of its use for the collection and analysis of human interaction data, too—voice, video, pictures, social media interactions, and so on.
Over the last two years, a team in HP has been working on a vision for the enterprise of 2020. This work has resulted in the publication of a series of chapters on topics like the CIO of 2020, applications in 2020, and the data center of 2020.
The 2020 team is now working on a chapter on Big Data in 2020, and one of the main predictions is that we will routinely model and analyze both structured and human interaction data at the same time. This will give us a 360-degree view, and it will mean that we have no blind spots in our analysis.
Let's look at some examples of "360-degree views" in action. Today, retailers like Guess collect and analyze the structured data from sales, and use this to determine what is trending up (and thus what to promote), what is not selling well (and thus what may need to be discounted), and, importantly, what is selling well with what— "affinity" analysis, as data scientists call it.


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After Cedar was born, Thomasina moved back home and tried to make a go of settling down. Newfoundland provided a sense of home. It was a place where store owners knew locals' names and people helped one another. She managed it for a few months, but after a while the nomadic climber in her needed to leave. For Thomasina, the only thing that could rival the Newfoundland community was the climbing community.


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Sport, whether football or any other, does not give a player the right to deliberately assault or inflict harm on somebody else. So why is it that the same incident occurring on a football field is unlikely to lead to criminal charges?
Sport, whether football or any other, does not give a player the right to deliberately assault or inflict harm on somebody else. So why is it that the same incident occurring on a football field is unlikely to lead to criminal charges?
There are various laws aimed at indecency, offensive behaviour, filming for sexual gratification, defamation and commercial use. Yet, for the most part, taking a picture of someone without consent in a public place is more of an ethical and moral issue than a legal one.
No Treasurer can please all the people all the time in a tough economic climate, but each federal budget manages to have a funding centrepiece that shines like a beacon among the inevitable winners and losers.
Do you donate your time to a non-profit organisation? Or money to charity? By world standards, Australians are a generous mob when it comes to donating money to charities, and time and effort to non-profits.
Opinion article* published in The Newcastle Herald written by Sara C. Motta, Senior Lecturer in politics at University of Newcastle.
For more than two weeks, hundreds of thousands of people have been protesting in more than 100 cities across Brazil amid incidents of police brutality and increasing governmental crisis.
There is a growing consensus among scholars that rates of violence in Western countries are steadily declining, and have been doing so for centuries.
The argument that we are now a less violent world is compelling, but it raises more questions than it provides answers. In Australia, while murder rates have been steady for decades, assaults are on the rise. More young women are appearing before the courts than ever before for violent offences, and domestic violence has seen a resurgence despite the media awareness surrounding the issue.
Is the end of violence possible?
Both mathematics and films allow us to explore possibility-space: the world of what might be. The power of the human imagination, supported by the insights provided by mathematics and computer simulation, allows us to plan and prepare for the future, including major threats – threats that include zombies…
Superfoods is a buzzword now part of mainstream food and health language, often touted as miracle foods that cure all ills, stave off ageing and disease, or aid weight loss. But did you know that liver is more nutrient dense than a goji berry?
The "new" weight-loss strategy known as the 5:2 diet has been receiving much attention in the media since the book The Fast Diet: The Secret of Intermittent Fasting – Lose Weight, Stay Healthy, Live Longer was launched late last year. Intermittent fasting is reported to be effective among those who have used it for weight loss.
But is it a viable weight-loss option? Does it live up to its hype?
There is no longer a single national alcohol of choice. Cultural tastes have broadened. Let's drink to that.
When commodity prices fall and the Australian dollar remains strong – even parity with the US dollar is a strong position impacting on our international competitiveness – is the Hunter more exposed than other regions to the so called "mining boom"?
Fraud. It's an ugly word, an arresting word. As with "cheating" it comes loaded with negative connotations, but can potentially lead to far greater penalties and consequences. And yet fraud in science is not unheard of.
Major weight loss certainly sounds like a good plan if you're overweight or obese and serious about improving your health. But the reality is it's incredibly difficult to lose 30 kg, and even if you do, it's even harder to keep off in the long term.
Opinion article* published in The Conversation written by doctoral scholar, Human Molecular Nutrition Laboratory & Casual Academic at University of Newcastle, Emma Beckett.
While the Human Genome Project gave us unprecedented amounts of information about our existence, it was only the first step in explaining how and why we are what we are.
Opinion article* published in the Newcastle Herald co-authored by Professor Scott Holmes, Professor of Public Policy, and Sam Bright, a research officer, from the University of Newcastle.
Opinion article* published in the Newcastle Herald co-authored by Professor Scott Holmes, Professor of Public Policy, and Sam Bright, a research officer, from the University of Newcastle.
Marine species around Australia are starting to change their marine postcodes as coastal waters become warmer.
Opinion article written for The Conversation by authors Clare Collins (Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Newcastle), Tim Crowe (Associate Professor in Nutrition at Deakin University), Gary Sacks (Research Fellow, Deakin Population Health at Deakin) and Peter Clifton (Laboratory Head, Nutritional Interventions at Baker IHI Heart and Diabetes Institute.).
Opinion article published in the Newcastle Herald written by Dr Marguerite Johnson, a senior lecturer in classics at the University of Newcastle.
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IBM has decided to buy high-speed data-transferring company Aspera, the hardware and software giant announced today in a press release. IBM didn't disclose terms of the deal.
Assuming the deal goes through, Big Blue could benefit from technology that helps in a couple of areas the company has been emphasizing in the past few years: cloud computing and big data.
Aspera created and patented a technology called fasp, a (strangely lowercase) acronym that stands for fast, active, secure protocol. It speeds up the time it takes for data to flow over networks, even when those networks aren't in the best shape, and even when file sizes are huge. Users can determine how fast data gets moved and how bandwidth gets allocated. And the company says fasp is faster than WAN acceleration software and hardware (boxes that accelerates the movement of data across wide-area networks).
One Aspera case study, from video encoding company Zencoder, talks about transfer rates to a cloud of more than 500 megabits per second.
That technology should help companies and governments lower the amount of time it takes to move data up to an external cloud, or from one cloud to another.
IBM has been throwing internal resources at security issues stemming from the shipment of data across clouds, and with Aspera's technology, it can gain some ground when it comes to speed.
Interestingly, through one of its services, Aspera on Demand, Aspera has been pushing data to three of IBM's competitors in the public cloud market, including Microsoft's Windows Azure, the Google Cloud Platform, and Amazon Web Services (arguably IBM's public cloud enemy No. 1). While IBM might be amenable to the idea of Aspera continuing to do this — after all, it has shown interest in technology that prevents cloud vendor lock-in — I wouldn't be surprised to see a route to IBM's own cloud storage added into Aspera's list of capabilities after the acquisition is complete.
Regardless of the way IBM decides to proceed, a technology for speedily uploading large data sets to public clouds should boost more than just IBM's cloud storage business. It's one way to enable researchers from multiple locations to view and analyze big data, too — and IBM has a big interest in big data. This could be a good fit for genome sequencing data, for example, because shipping hard drives takes too much time and money.
Plus, some companies don't want to wait until the end of the quarter to understand how much money they've been making and how much inventory has come and gone. Getting faster insights into operations, and ultimately providing real-time views of a company's operational data, has become a mantra in big data this year. Aspera could help transfer data more quickly and reliably, ensuring that powerful processing systems, such as those in Hadoop, can deliver comprehensive results that much faster.
Aspera started in 2004. It claims more than 2,000 customers. Data from VentureBeat's VB Profiles shows the company's annual revenue falls between $10 million and $20 million.
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Krispy Kreme Doughnut Recipe
This Southern delight's origins reach back to 1933, when a man named Ishmael Armstrong bought the Krispy Kreme Doughnut shop in Paducah, Ky., from Joe LeBeau, a Frenchman from New Orleans. The purchase included the shop's secret doughnut recipe, which Armstrong -- and later his nephew, Vernon Rudolph, who grew the business into the one we know today -- kept to themselves. More than 70 years later, that recipe is still under wraps, locked in a safe at company headquarters in Winston-Salem, N.C., where only a handful of employees have access to it [sources: Arai, Shay and Robinson, FoxNews].
It isn't too hard to figure the recipe out, especially if you take a peek at the ingredients listed on the dry doughnut mix (also not difficult -- just ask the company). What makes the doughnuts so popular isn't strictly their ingredients, but the ability to purchase the fresh finished product. In the 1950s the company first created the process that allows the light doughnuts to roll off the assembly line, nice and warm, into your waiting hands. It took a while to perfect, but this process (also a secret) is more critical to the chain's success than the recipe itself [source: WREG].


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text: As part of our TN curriculum standards, first grade students are required to "Identify the current city/county Mayor, Governor, and President, and explain their roles in government." (Social Studies 1.25) Rockwood Mayor Mike Miller stopped by Ridge View Elementary to speak with first grade students about his role and responsibilities. Thank you, Mr. Miller, for giving your time to these students! Real-life experiences such as guest speakers make our standards easier to learn and remember.


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The list of supplies and procedures:
Go Canadian — The Lazy Cook way
Purchase Canadian bacon, whole grain waffles, maple syrup (from Canada) and dried fruit. Heat bacon and waffles according to package directions, add maple syrup and dried fruit to taste. Enjoy. Then get your friends who like to cook make you a Canadian fish dinner!
Football (tuna) casserole — The Lazy Cook way
In a microwaveable bowl, stir together 6 ounces of canned tuna, drained; 1 can of cream of mushroom soup (reduced sodium preferred); one small can of mushrooms, drained; one can of french cut green beans, drained. Microwave on high for 3-5 minutes, until thoroughly heated. In the meantime, prepare either brown rice or shell pasta according to package directions. Add pasta/rice to the heated casserole, or serve casserole over the pasta/rice.
Split Pea Soup with Leftover Ham– The Lazy Cook way
In a large soup pot, add a package of green split peas and water, per package directions. Add about 3/4 cup of frozen, chopped onions. Add a few slices of leftover ham. Simmer on low heat until peas are tender. Once soup has cooled, put it all in a blender (yes, ham slices, too), and blend until smooth. Add pepper to taste. Serve and eat.
Ham – The Lazy Cook way
Buy a Kentucky Legend pre-sliced ham. Open the package. Either eat as is, or heat following package directions.
Mexican cusine-The Lazy Cook way
Spread fat free canned refried beans on a corn tortilla, sprinkle with reduced fat shredded cheese (Mexican, cheddar or other favorite) and microwave for about 30 seconds until cheese melts. Top with sliced tomatoes and shredded lettuce. Add salsa, if desired. Roll and eat. You can also add beef, chicken or pork prior to heating if you prefer a meatier version.
Banana Oatmeal Pancakes- The Lazy Cook way
Add into a blender in the following order:
- 1 cup of low fat milk
- 4 very ripe bananas (they should have brown spots)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Blend
- Two eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Blend
- Two cups of oat flour (oatmeal whirled in a blender)
- Blend
Pour the batter onto a hot griddle pan, preferably with a non-stick surface (if you're using a pan without a non-stick surface, you'll need to spray the pan with a cooking oil after each batch). Have fun with the shapes and sizes of the pancakes. Store any extra pancakes in the freezer to pop in the microwave later for a quick breakfast or snack.
Tip: Freeze the pancakes individually on a cookie sheet first, so they won't stick together.
Tip: For more cholesterol lowering power, substitute either all or half of the oat flour with oat bran. Increase the milk by 1/4 cup. The taste is the same, but the more oat bran you use, the more noticeable the change in texture.
Candy- The Lazy Cook way
Enough chocolate to melt: It can be dark or milk chocolate, or a combination of each. It could even be white chocolate. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler. If you're adventurous, you can try the microwave, but uneven heating can result in it burning. Choose your favorite dried fruits and nuts, which you dip into the melted chocolate. After dipping, place on waxed paper lined cookie sheets. Put them into the refrigerator or freezer until the chocolate solidifies. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
Salad–The Lazy Cook way
Empty a bag of pre-cut, pre-washed dark leafy greens into a large bowl. Add shredded low-fat cheese (cheddar works well), pine nuts and grape tomatoes. Toss and serve.
Turkey—The Lazy Cook way
Thaw a purchased turkey breast in the refrigerator until it is mostly defrosted. Rinse. Put into a foil lined pan with some water. Enclose turkey breast tightly in the foil. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for two hours or more until tender. Open foil for 30 minutes to brown. Slice and enjoy!
Soup –The Lazy Cook way
Fill a big pot with water. Add chicken breasts, onion (cut in half), washed whole carrots, celery and pepper. Boil for 2 hours or until chicken and vegetables are tender. Remove chicken and cut into small pieces. Remove vegetables and put into blender with some broth; puree. Return pureed vegetables and cut chicken to soup. Add frozen chopped spinach, thin sliced cauliflower, other favorite vegetables, and/or pasta or rice. Return to the stove and simmer until all ingredients are tender. Serve with pepper and a bit of salt, if desired.
Meatloaf–The Lazy Cook way
Use: 1 pound of fresh extra lean ground beef; 1 package of frozen spinach thawed, or 1 can of spinach, being sure to squeeze and drain all the water; 2 small cans of mushroom pieces; about 1/2 cup of frozen chopped onion; 1 egg; a spoonful of ground flaxseed (optional) and pepper. Put it all right into the loaf pan and mix using your hands. When mixed, even out the meatloaf in the pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. If it hasn't gotten brown enough by then, keep it in for increments of 10 minutes more till brown but not burned. Serve with store bought pesto sauce. Leftovers are yummy for lunch or even breakfast.
Oatmeal—The Lazy Cook way
Oatmeal, as much as you think you'll need, spread evenly over the bottom of a glass or ceramic baking dish. Sprinkle with ground flaxseed. Top with a bag of frozen blueberries Cover with nuts (walnuts, slivered almonds or pecans, whatever you like) add liquid to cover the oats. I use just skim milk since I don't like it sweet. For more sweetness, the liquid should be at least half apple or white grape juice. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. If it looks too dry, just add some more milk.
Appetizers—The Lazy Cook way
Buy hummus and pre-cut vegetables. Open packaging and serve. Put into fancy bowls first, if you are so inclined.
Smoothies—The Lazy Cook way
Secret ingredient: Frozen, ripe, peeled bananas.
Put about 1 cup of skim milk, 1-2 frozen ripe bananas, and 6-8 fresh or frozen strawberries or about ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries in a blender. Blend at high speed until smooth. Pour and drink.


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When the vintage magazine is the fall-winter 1965-66 McCall's Needlework & Crafts, the ads and projects shown range from the ridiculous to the sublime. I'll show off some of the "sublime" ads and projects today, beginning with:
This quartet of sweaters, made with imported Danish wool yarn, would still look great today. And see that rectangle in the upper right-hand corner? Its purpose was to inform the would-be purchaser of this:
Not sure why a French airline was used to fly a Danish product over, but still quite the jet-setting yarn!
From another yarn ad, this outfit:
According to the ad, Shan-Isle was "an exciting fleck tweed wool yarn in nine highland-fashion colors". Although it's hot and humid as I write this, I must admit that this sweater set is very nice.
The Scottish look continues with:
The above outfits are "Scotch Miss" sweater/skirt kits, which included yarn to make one of the sweater styles shown above, plus a skirt that only needed one seam sewn to complete the project. I remember having plaid skirts like these when I was a little girl (I was almost six when this magazine came out in the fall of 1965), so that must have been the thing then.
I like the "shaded diamonds" pattern in these sweaters and sweater vest; that is the pattern name according to the ad. Again, I think these would look pretty sharp today!
Of course, it wasn't all ads in this magazine; there were plenty of projects included as well, like this:
These "Swinging Separates", we are told, "go where the fun is!" And as for how the outfit is constructed: "Close-fitting knit top from Paris (they're referring to the designer here) has a shoulder zipper; flaring skirt is crocheted in wide bands of lace stitch, worn in the short, short style loved by the very young."
Upon reading that last statement, I looked closely at the magazine photo to see exactly where the skirt's bottom edge fell on the model - and it appeared to be just a few inches above the knee. "Short, short style", eh? In the near future, the fashion world would see mini skirts, micro-mini skirts and short shorts. Those garments had what I'd call "short, short style"!
But the writers of this magazine didn't know this yet - nor did they know that decades later, I would alternately be amused or appalled at the some of the crafts they had created for the issue.
And the ridiculousness of such projects will be the subject of my next post!


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These two tales on Youtube were brought to my attention. Quite the mystery!
These two tales on Youtube were brought to my attention. Quite the mystery!
The story below is completely fictitious, but is very well done. From her idea the author has created a delightful lighthouse home! Maybe one of my readers can create another one which we can reprint here. How would you decorate your own fictitious lighthouse?
published Thursday August 12, 2010
reprinted with permission from paperbean(AT)gmail(DOT)com
The storm sent the waves rolling and the rain pelting down… She banged and banged on the solid door, hoping for some respite from the high winds and slashing rains…
The door swung open to reveal a gruff man…
I remember the setting. I don't remember the name of the book or the author… but I remember the setting. It's probably been 10 years since I read that book (which I no longer have!).
The gruff man lived in a renovated/restored lighthouse.
What would my lighthouse be like?
(Normally I eschew homes with stairs, preferring the single storied kind. But as we all know, lighthouses are/were built extra-solidly to weather storms, gales, winds… so I think I could live there!) Continue reading
In it's seventh year the National Galleries of Scotland's writing competition, Inspired? Get Writing! asked beginning authors to write a story or poem based on one of the gallery's paintings. This request fired the imagination of 1,200 entrants this year (2012).
Entries are judged in five categories: Under 12s, 12-14s, 15-18s, Adults Prose and Adults Poetry. The work must be inspired by a piece of art in the National Galleries of Scotland permanent collection, which can be viewed at any of the galleries or online. Prizes include writing workshops and free tickets to major exhibitions. Three collections of winning work from the competition have already been published.
Here is one of the winners from the youth category, and naturally it is a story about a lighthouse or it wouldn't be here on this website.
This winning story was written by eleven year old (11) Eleanor (Ellie) Kirkland of Perth, Scotland. She had never been in a lighthouse before and had no idea of the inner workings, but her imagination inspired her to create this eerie short tale. I have been given permission to publish it here for you. I think it is very good.
ELEANOR KIRKLAND, 11, Craigclowan Prep School, Perth
Inspiration: J. M. W. Turner's1 Bell Rock Lighthouse
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The Bride by Zia Garcia
The lighthouse had not always been a lighthouse. Once it had been a beautiful bride but now she stood up tall and still, shimmering against the sky, her body clad in her white dress, silky smooth.
The bride stared out to sea with her one yellow eye, slowly searching for her groom. She had stood there for so long that her feet had become part of the rocks and sand that she stood on, attaching her to the ground forever.
It was a beautiful sunset. The sky was rosy pink, the wishing star was shining above and a cool breeze was gently blowing. The bride wished that her dress would swish in the breeze but she had stood there for so long waiting for her groom that her dress had become stiff and moulded to her body. Continue reading


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John E. Moser
Professor of History
Chair, Master of Arts in American History and Government
Chair, Master of Arts in American History and Government
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John E. Moser
Professor of History
Chair, Master of Arts in American History and Government
John Moser is professor of history at Ashland University, where he teaches courses on modern European, American and East Asian history. He did his undergraduate work at Ohio University, and has an M.A. and Ph.D. in history from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has published numerous works on subjects ranging from comic books to Japanese foreign policy. He is author of four books, the most recent of which is The Global Great Depression and the Coming of World War II (Paradigm 2015). He is also the author of Right Turn: John T. Flynn and the Transformation of American Liberalism (New York University Press 2005) and Twisting the Lion's Tail: American Anglophobia between the World Wars (New York University Press 1999).
Research Areas
Twentieth Century America
Cold War Society
Game-Based Learning
World War I
World War II
Great Depression
PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
MA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BA, Ohio University
Courses Taught
AHG 505 - The Progressive Era
AHG 506 - The Rise of Modern America, 1914-1945
AHG 606 - America Between World Wars
AHG 607 - America During the Cold War
AHG 609 - World War II
AHG 610 - American Foreign Policy since 1898
AHG 611 - The American Way of War
AHG 614 - Contemporary America, 1974 to present
AHG 642 - Political Parties


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amazement - quotes and descriptions to inspire creative writing
This world is quite astonishing, when you claw your way out of the mire of dysfunction. When you first peek over the horizon and see nature without the haze of discontent. Without any filter, with the naked eye and the brain open to the beauty of this reality, amazement comes. It is the amazement of the baby when they first meet a dog, or see a leaf move in the wind. And when you see those simple things, when you can in love with the small, everything gets so much better. The larger things become almost overwhelming, the sense of love so much stronger. It is then you realise that before you lived a half-life, greyed and without the warmth each human is born with.
It takes a second or two for the new information to sink it, even though it is right before my eyes, larger than life. Then I feel my lips stretch wider into gaping grin and my eyebrows arch for the sky. She's made it. She's here. And in the seconds that follow I can feel her squeezing her arms around me and my arms reciprocating. No longer is she pixelated and two dimensional; she is warm, fragranced and soft.
Amazement doesn't quite cover it. I feel like someone just took my spark of wonder and poured on kerosine. The smile I show on the outside can't adequately reflect what I feel inside; it's like every neurone of my brain is trying to fire in both directions at once - the best kind of paralysis.
I stared at her in awe, wondering how one so fragile and tiny could achieve this level of talent. She moved with feeling on that stage, pouring forth an outburst of emotions through her movements, not only moving her body, but moving the crowd that watched her in pure amazement. The music seemed dismal, her movements somber, her eyes filling with heartbreak and tears. I felt her feelings, without her even saying a word to me. I didn't know what could make her so miserable, but that feeling flowed through her, reaching and touching everyone in that auditorium. It was truly breathtaking.


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Sound Advice From Someone Who's Been Through Several Residential Blackouts
I think it's safe to say we've all experienced the power going out at some time. In my neighborhood, the lights always go out for a few minutes when there is a storm. A blackout is a power outage for an extended period of time. These are usually caused by winter storms and disasters. Here is some sound advice from someone who's been through several residential blackouts. Find out how to prepare before, during and after a blackout.
Prepare Before a Blackout
The first way to prepare for an outage is to help prevent them. Look for hazards that could fall and damage the power lines on your property. The simple act of keeping trees pruned and in good health can not only save your home in a severe storm but also keep power in the neighborhood.
Having a family emergency plan is the most important part of being prepared. Time to get out a pencil and write down where the manual release lever for your garage door is, so you can get in and out without power. Also, now is a good time to hide a spare key outside, especially if you rely on using your garage as an entryway.
There is quite a list of supplies that are necessary to have in a disaster. Flashlights, a battery-operated radio (or hand cranked), and extra batteries are the most obvious. An alternate source for heat and cooking is a good option as well. Be sure not to BBQ or use kerosene lamps inside, as they can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Plan for fuel to run it.
If it's in the budget, a generator can make life seem normal. Be sure that you purchase a model that is UL approved (look for the symbol). If you do purchase a generator talk with a qualified electrician about how to use it and hook it up before you HAVE to use it. Store the instructions with your generator.
If there is a storm coming that has the potential to knock out the power then stock up on extras. Consider some of these:
- Diapers, formula, and other baby supplies.
- Keep cash on hand because your debit and credit won't be an option if you have to buy something, the machines need a power source to work.
- Keep your car at least half full of gas. Remember gas pumps are electrically powered, so once the power is out all you can do is ration the fuel that you have.
- Having extra water is important since an outage can affect your local water treatment facility, making your water unsafe.
- Also, since you want to be able to eat, have a stock of pantry stable food that is easy and quick to heat. You need something that heats quickly to conserve your chosen emergency cooking fuel.
Refrigerator and Freezer
Make provisions for what you have in your fridge and freezer as well. Ice, in addition to being another source of water in a blackout, will also help keep your foods frozen longer. If you have a lot of extra space in your refrigerator or freezer, fill containers of water and leave at least an inch of headspace. Not only does this frozen water maintain the temperature of your fridge or freezer in a blackout, but it won't have to use as much energy to keep things cool. Have a cooler on hand in case you really need to keep something cold, like certain medications.
Electronic Devices
What will you do with your electronic devices? Before the storm hits, back up your computer files and save yourself a heart attack if a surge fries your computer. Now is the time to get in the habit of turning electronics off when they aren't in use and unplugging them. Not only does it prevent an expensive problem in the case of a surge, but it also conserves energy and reduces the demand when the power returns.
Be Safe During a Blackout
After you've pulled out the flashlights and everyone is gathered together, it's time to kick into emergency gear.
- Determine the source – check your breaker box to see if the outage is a fuse or an outside issue. Next, check your neighbors (call or look outside) to determine the extent of the outage. Now is also a great time to check on those elderly neighbors who may not be able to safely maneuver in the dark, or could have fallen.
- Turn stuff off and unplug – start with your major appliances and electronics. This reduces the initial demand when the power is restored, but also prevents surges and fried electronics. Don't just rely on surge protectors. Some sources recommend that you turn off the breaker to your water heater as well.
- Turn down your thermostat, unless you're lucky enough to have gas powered heat, then make yourself warm and toasty.
- Turn off all your lights, except one light inside and one outside. This will alert you went the power returns, but also helps the electric company crews know when your power has been restored.
- Avoid candles during a blackout. Safety is the primary issue. You may feel candles are okay as long as there is constant supervision and they aren't left burning while you sleep. Personally, I use a hurricane lamp and love the ambiance
- Avoid using the fridge or freezer, if possible
- A full freezer will last up to 48 hours, a half-full freezer will last up to 24 hours. But it's best to use a food thermometer before cooking or eating anything from your fridge.
- Refrigerator time will vary although the amount of food you have will affect how long it lasts. More food – longer time.
- If you can get it, dry ice can be used to maintain the temperature in your refrigerator and freezer. Just follow the pamphlet instructions from the store.
- If it's a cold winter day/night then you have a backup. Go pack your stuff in the snow outside. If you live in a rural area with lots of animals, be on guard. Also, keep an eye on any rise in temperatures so you can monitor food safety.
- Use generators safely – hopefully, you've read the instructions and spoken with a professional about how to safely use your generator. Be sure that you run it outside and that it is not connected directly to your home's electrical system.
- Only use the phone in an emergency. If you see a downed power line call your electric company to report it. Don't call 9-1-1 unless it's an actual emergency (fire, health, etc).
- Listen to your battery-operated radio for updates and information.
- Avoid traveling – power outages don't just affect homes and businesses but also traffic signals. Image driving in a 3rd world country where those signals are often ignored and you'll probably want to stay home.
- Maintain a healthy body temperature – it is inconvenient when the power goes out on a nice day, but if it's during freezing or scorching temperatures, you can get miserable fast.
- Enjoy yourself – play games, go for a walk (weather permitting), read a book, talk with your friends and family.
Celebrate After a Blackout
That one light that you left on in the house has sprung to life again. There's a small party in the streets – or your living room – and your gratitude for electricity has increased 10 fold. Now what do you do:
- Do a little dance!
- Clean up the games and mess your family made. Bribe them – the TV won't get plugged back in until everything has been picked up.
- Check the temperature of your food. If it is at or over 40 degrees for more than 2 hours throw it out. Ouch! It's still safer than risking food poisoning. When in doubt throw it out.
- Don't refreeze anything that doesn't have ice crystals on it!
- Wait a while longer before turning things back on. Prioritize what gets plugged in first. This slowly increases the electrical demand to help reduce drains and surges on the system. It also gives you time to figure out if the power will stay on or wink out again.
- Check with local authorities before returning to your usual tap water.
Prepare now for winter storms and blackouts. You'll be glad you did. What things do you do to prepare for storms?


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Michelle Obama And The Napkins That Spell Out College Finance
Michelle Obama may have left the White House, but her legacy as a champion of higher education will outlast her time as First Lady.
Just over a year ago, Obama launched the Better Make Room campaign, providing a space for college hopefuls to find the tools and information they need to make college possible. A big part is figuring out how to pay tuition — and that's where a Harvard MBA and her napkin business come in.
Napkin Finance is a multimedia company that explains complex financial topics in 30 seconds or less. The company, which has eight employees, covers all kinds of money issues, from student loans to marriage to mortgages to how to start a company. And they explain everything via videos, podcasts, and charts that break things down to the simplest terms — simple enough to, say, fit on the surface of a napkin. read more


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The Loudoun Report: Week 8
After week's of scraping by to remain unbeaten, Stone Bridge finally tumbled in the Liberty District on Monday, while several teams showcased a new look on offense and Loudoun Valley outlasted Stonewall Jackson in overtime.
Here are the biggest stories from the weekend in Loudoun...
Madison Ends Stone Bridge's Unbeaten Run in the Liberty
It was bound to come to an end eventually, but the way the Bulldogs' unbeaten streak atop the Liberty District ended last night was as abrupt as it was surprising. All season long, coach Mickey Thompson has warned that this season's Bulldogs may the most inexperienced, untested group he's ever had in Ashburn. In Monday's homecoming-ruining 28-14 loss to Madison, his team was over-matched and out-muscled from the outset.
Since an injury sidelined junior quarterback Brian Rody on Oct. 2, the Bulldogs (6-1) had gone almost entirely to the ground where their bullish line and single-wing scheme had powered them past district opponents. But last night, for whatever reason, they went away from the bread and butter and lined up far more frequently in the spread formation than their traditional single-wing. Both of their scores came through the air, courtesy of junior quarterback Kyle Gouveia, but the Bulldogs could not muster any form of running attack. That coupled with struggles in the punting game resulted in bad field position, and the Madison offense took advantage of short fields and a dominant offensive line.
Junior running back Marcus Harris was held to a season-low 31 yards on 13 carries and was kept out of the end zone for the first time since the season opener. On the opening drive of the second half he lined up alone in the backfield and took direct snaps, resulting in the majority of his yardage, but the Warhawks' defense was solid in pursuit all night long.
The loss was the first ever against a Liberty District team for Stone Bridge, which entered the contest with a 34-0 record against Liberty opponents and a 49-game winning streak against district opponents dating back to the team's days in the AA Dulles. After knocking the Warhawks out of the Northern Region playoffs in their first two seasons in the Liberty, the Bulldogs were 2-0 against Madison over the last two years, winning by a combined score of 62-7.
Stone Bridge is still in strong playoff positioni - and was aided by Westfield's 21-20 shocker over Robinson - but according to Thompson, this team was already "hanging by a thread" heading into last night. If they're hoping for another deep playoff run, there's quite a bit of work to be done before the Bulldogs can regain their swagger.
Wildcat Sightings
Stone Bridge wasn't the only team going with a wildcat-like formation on Monday night. With injuries to multiple starting quarterbacks and other signal-callers struggling mightily, teams have been forced to go with different looks on offense to take advantage of what personnel they have left.
In Sterling, the Briar Woods Falcons slotted junior running back Michael Brownlee behind center and let him rack up the rushing yards and attempt some passes as well. He notched his fourth consecutive 100-yard rushing effort, totaling 164 yards on 31 carries with a touchdown and added a 49-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Haufler that proved to be the difference in a 14-7 win at Potomac Falls. In two weeks with limited time spelling senior Austin Frattali at QB, Brownlee is now 5 of 6 for 86 yards and a touchdown.
Just down the road, Dominion found success with a similar approach. With junior quarterback Trey Baxter sidelined with an injury to his throwing shoulder, starting tailback DeAndre Reaves to direct snaps in the backfield and ran the offense himself. Reaves - who has been the primary offensive weapon all season on a team averaging 16.7 points per game - was not especially effective through the air, completing 2 of 7 passes for 12 yards, but the formation did wonders for his rushing totals.
After snapping a 10-game stretch in which he was held below 100-yards rushing Oct. 2 at Freedom, Reaves ripped up the Loudoun County defense for 253 yards and two touchdowns on 31 carries. The junior had two 200-yard nights as a freshman, but hadn't cracked the mark since his 247-yard effort against Freedom last season. After averaging just 45.25 yards per game while dealing with ankle injuries through the first four weeks of the season, Reaves has totaled 463 yards in the Titans' last three contests.
But that effort wasn't quite enough to beat Loudoun County on a night when first-time starter Kevin Fitts was every bit as productive as backfield adversary. In place of injured starter Adam Yesuf, Fitts rushed for 198 yards - with 138 of those coming in the second half - and two touchdowns, including the game-winner as the Raiders rallied back from a 16-7 fourth-quarter deficit to edge Dominion 22-16.
Valley Has Just Enough to Get Past Stonewall in OT
One week after surrendering a 29-24 fourth-quarter lead in an eventual loss to Cedar Run rivals Osbourn, the Vikings found themselves rolling toward another frustrating district loss against Stonewall Jackson on homecoming in Purcellville last night. Leading 10-3 in the final frame, Valley's advantage evaporated on a Sean Blackman touchdown run and the ensuing kick.
The Vikings failed to score in the fourth, but held on for overtime where Kevin Wiley - who had scored the team's lone touchdown on a 75-yard run in the third quarter - again found paydirt on a one-yard plunge as Valley claimed its first district victory of the season with a 16-10 result. Wiley had only nine carries but rushed for a team-high 121 yards as the Vikes out-gained the Raiders 292-192 on the night.
Park View Upends West Virginia Powerhouse in Lone Friday Tilt
Only one game went on as scheduled on Friday in Loudoun due to the downpour, but that contest offered more than enough drama for one night of football.
Park View jumped out to a 21-7 lead behind three touchdowns by senior Tommy Sedeski, but had to hang on after a furious rally by visiting Martinsburg to escape with a 21-20 victory. The win over the previously 6-1 Bulldogs could be just enough to secure the Patriots (5-2) a spot in the AA Division 3 playoffs. Maybe just as importantly, Park View gets a normal week of rest and preparation in advance of next week's matchup with Briar Woods while the Falcons have a quick turnaround following their win over Potomac Falls on Monday before their return to Sterling to take on the Patriots.
Here's your look ahead to this weekend's matchups:
No. 9 Battlefield (7-0) at Heritage (2-5), 7:30 p.m.
Stone Bridge (6-1) at Langley (3-4), 7:30 p.m.
South Lakes (5-2) at Dominion (3-4), 7:30 p.m.
Potomac Falls (2-5) at Freedom-South Riding (2-5), 7:30 p.m.
Briar Woods (2-6) at Park View (5-2), 7:30 p.m.
Herndon (4-3) at Loudoun Valley (4-3), 7:30 p.m.
Loudoun County (5-1) at No. 3 Broad Run (8-0), 1:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Matt Brooks
October 20, 2009; 4:58 PM ET
Categories: AA Dulles , AAA Cedar Run District , AAA Liberty District , Dominion , Football , Loudoun County High School , Loudoun Valley High School , Madison , Park View , Stonewall Jackson
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8 Fun Ways to Stay Fit This Fall
Autumn is a great time to get fit. Outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and apple picking can keep you moving and having fun all season long.
During fall, the long, hot, lazy days of summer become a faded memory. The leaves turn autumnal shades of red, yellow, and orange, and the air gets a little crisper. In addition to the beauty of the season, fall is a wonderful time to enjoy outdoor activities.
Autumn weather is just right for being active, says Franci Cohen, a certified nutritionist, personal trainer, and exercise physiologist in Brooklyn, N.Y. The temperature extremes of summer and winter can make it tough to exercise outdoors if you're not adequately prepared. But "in the fall, the weather outdoors is cool and temperate, and is extremely welcoming," Cohen says.
Fun Outdoor Activities for Fall Fitness
To reap the health benefits of exercise, adults need at least two and a half hours of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise a week, and muscle-strengthening workouts on two or more days a week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So why not work some fall activities into your workouts? Step out of the box and try these fun ways to stay fit this autumn:
- Pick your own apples. Apple picking uses many muscle groups, says Cohen. "Whether you are climbing on a ladder or on the actual tree, if you move at a steady pace, apple picking is not only a fun family affair, but a fit one as well."
- Climb a rock. "Fall is a great time to learn a new outdoor sport — from rock climbing to cross-country running," says Scott Weiss, DPT, athletic trainer and physical therapist at Bodhizone wellness and physical therapy center in New York City. "Climbing the crag or running trails not only burns calories and is an efficient exercise, but brings us closer to nature," he adds.
- Get in the game. "Joining a fall sports league will help you burn calories, improve your fitness level, spark new friendships, and help you to see and feel the benefits of an active lifestyle," says Cohen. Give soccer or even flag football a try, but before starting fall activities, get the green light from your doctor.
- Hit the beach. Just because Labor Day has come and gone doesn't mean you can't plan a beach day. "Beaches are empty in the fall, making them great places to exercise," says Weiss. Try walking or jogging on the beach. Medicine ball throws and track and field drills are also good to do on the beach. If the water is still warm where you live, surfing, kite boarding, paddle boarding, and sea kayaking are all fun, but, "be sure to bring a friend, as lifeguards are not on duty," he suggests.
- Conquer a corn maze. Chasing your kids around a corn maze can get your heart pumping and even mimic interval training, says Cohen. "Run vigorously until you hit a dead end, then stop. Repeat and repeat. This can help improve your cardiovascular endurance and increase lung capacity," she adds.
- Clean up the yard. When those colorful autumn leaves fall to the ground, they can make a mess of your yard. Gather your family together and start raking. Let the smallest members of your cleanup crew jump in a few leaf piles. When the fun is done, know that raking and bagging leaves can burn 200 to 300 calories an hour, making it a great option for fall fitness, says Weiss.
- Hop on your bike. Work a bike ride into your fall fitness plan. "Biking builds strength, muscle tone, stamina, and cardio-respiratory endurance, and can be very enjoyable when the weather permits," says Cohen.
- Take a hike. Hiking outdoors is not only a fun fall activity, but it also does a body good. "Hiking uphill, even at a gradual incline, works the quads, hamstrings, adductors (inner thigh muscles), and abductors (outer thigh muscles), and also strengthens your lower back and core," Cohen says.
Outdoor activities and exercise can also boost your mood. People who exercise outdoors have lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol and higher levels of vitamin D — the sunshine vitamin, says Weiss.
That being said, "the crisp outdoor air is great for most, but cold, dry air is not good for everyone. People with asthma should beware and prepare, as cooler temperatures can trigger symptoms," says Weiss. If you're concerned about exercising outdoors in the fall, get approval from your doctor before you get out and enjoy these fun fall activities.


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About 3.3 million adults living in the community need assistance from another person in two or more activities of daily living essential for their survival, and nearly a million of those individuals need more help than they currently receive, according to a new study by researchers at the Disability Statistics Center at the University of California, San Francisco.
The study, the first to estimate how many additional hours of help people need, examined how adults with long term care needs find help with demands of daily life, including eating, bathing, dressing, getting into or out of bed or a chair, using a toilet, and other activities that are necessary to maintain their homes, such as shopping and preparing meals.
The study appears in the current (March 2004) edition of the Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences.
"People receive about 93 percent of the help they need. It's the seven percent of the unmet need that is a issue," said study author Mitchell P. LaPlante, PhD, associate adjunct professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Institute for Health & Aging of the UCSF School of Nursing. Those living by themselves receive only 56 percent of the help they need, while those living with family members or friends receive 80 percent of the hours of help they need, the study found.
Unmet need is not a reflection of "insatiable demands for more help," according to the study. Rather, unmet need is associated with higher rates of adverse consequences on a wide range of measures, including discomfort, hunger, weight loss, dehydration, falls, injuries due to falls, and burns, particularly for those living alone.
"Even a modest amount of unmet need can jeopardize a person's ability to live independently," LaPlante said. "Unmet need likely increases the chances of an individual being prematurely institutionalized or being hospitalized, and reduces an individual's participation in society. These are large costs that, if avoided, would offset the cost of providing the additional help that is indicated. The reduction, if not the elimination, of unmet need for help is a financially achievable goal for the nation and one that long-term policy should focus on."
Those with unmet need are ten times as likely to go hungry because no one is available to help them eat as those whose needs are met (24.5 versus 2.1 percent), 20 times more likely to miss a meal because of lack of help with shopping (15.3 versus 0.7 percent), 5 times as likely to lose weight unintentionally (52.2 versus 10 percent), and almost three times as likely to fall because no one was around to prevent their falling (64.5 versus 24.5 percent).
"These are serious problems that compromise the safety, comfort and hygiene of individuals with unmet needs, reducing their ability to live independently and increasing their risk of institutionalization and possibly death," the study states.
Unmet need may result from the inability of informal helpers, such as family and friends, to balance other responsibilities. People without informal help, particularly those who live alone, depend largely on formal assistance, if affordable and available. Such public help remains biased toward institutional living.
Unmet need among people living alone is more an issue for the elderly than working-age adults, because two-thirds of those living alone and needing more help are age 65 or older, according to the study.
"Access to paid help is critical for people who live alone because they are much more likely to receive paid help than are people who live with others (62 versus 24 percent). Of people who live alone, those whose needs are met are more likely than those whose needs are unmet to get paid help (70.2 versus 50.3 percent). More than half of that help is reported to be paid by Medicare or Medicaid," the study states.
As a result, expanding access to paid help appears crucial in reducing unmet need among those who live alone. If the estimated shortfall in hours were to be provided through public funds, the cost of eliminating unmet need among people who live alone with low income ranges from $1.2 billion up to $2.7 billion, a relatively small amount. However, the cost for people who live with others is almost twice as large, from $2.2 billion up to $7.1 billion.
"Previous research, by looking only at the prevalence of unmet need for personal assistance services, creates a false impression that unmet need is a large and costly problem to resolve. In fact, only 6.6 percent of all needed hours of help are unmet among adults needing help in two or more essential activities of daily living," the study concludes.
Co-authors of the study are Charlene Harrington, PhD, UCSF professor of sociology and nursing; H. Stephen Kaye, a researcher with the UCSF Institute for Health & Aging; and Taewoon Kang, a researcher with the UCSF Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences.


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According to a report by the Tacoma News Tribune, Griffey was unavailable to pinch-hit recently because he fell asleep in the clubhouse, sad news for the Seattle icon
Willie Mays fell down in the outfield for the Mets, and Griffey fell asleep on the job for the Mariners.
If you're of a certain age, then Griffey was baseball. His No. 24 was the baseball equivalent of Michael Jordan's No. 23. The backwards hat for batting practice, the inimitable smile, that sweet lefthanded stroke, the incredible catches (the catch he broke his wrist on in 1995 is still the best catch I've ever seen).
I still remember an ESPN highlight reel of Griffey's great grabs set to the 1990s EMF hit "Unbelievable." So, it's unbelievable that the great Griff's career is going to end in embarrassing fashion.
Junior is now a baseball senior citizen at age 40. Like most older folks, he doesn't know what's best for him anymore. Griffey has looked like he's been asleep most of the season anyways, batting .208 with zero homers and 5 RBI in 77 at-bats.
It's time for the Kid to call it quits before he further tarnishes his legacy. The dream is over, but it was great while it lasted.
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...That's what the Patriots have when it comes to picks in the 2013 NFL Draft, which starts Thursday. After all those years of stockpiling picks the way a survivalist does non-perishables the Patriots have just five picks in this year's draft, thanks to Band-aid trades for Albert Haynesworth, Chad Ochocinco and Aqib Talib. Five picks would be the fewest draft picks in franchise history. (Part of that is attributable to the trimming of the draft to just seven rounds in 1994). Further complicating matters is that two of the Patriots' greatest needs are at wide receiver and cornerback, positions where they have sustained draft droughts. With that in mind, I'm convinced the Patriots are going trade back out of the first round of a quanity-over-quality draft where you're just as likely to pick a Pro Bowl player in the second and third round as you are in the first round.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Dozens of angry ticket holders trying to get into the men's 10-metre air rifle qualifying competition at the Royal Artillery Barracks on Monday were blocked from entering the indoor range after being told the venue was full.
Around 40 spectators with general admission tickets shouted angrily and demanded to know why they were being denied entry.
The main draw appeared to be India's Abhinav Bindra, who won independent India's first individual gold in 2008 in the event.
"I've come all the way from India just to watch this match ...spending such a huge amount," Mohinder Lal, who said he was an Indian shooting official, told Reuters.
"Now they won't let me in."
A venue manager told Reuters the problem was that ticket-holders did not understand that "general admission" tickets meant that seats for some qualifying events would be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
The surplus demand contrasted with other events at the London Games, which has been blighted by numerous empty seats, angering ticketless fans.
With an hour gone of the 105-minute rifle qualifying session, approximately 80 spectators were queuing outside the indoor range after being told by organisers that a one-in-one-out policy would be used for fans hoping for a glimpse of the 47 rifle shooters in action.
Part of the crowding was due to a heavier than expected turnout by media, but the governing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) said they could not help.
"We are not involved in ticketing options and we don't know exactly how it works," an ISSF spokesman said, adding the huge media interest was a surprise. "We didn't expect such a huge number of media coming and following the qualification."
He said 108 nationalities were represented, the highest ever, placing shooting in the top five Olympic events.
(Edited by Sonya Hepinstall and Jason Neely)