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Our 2017 Kirkwall Events leaflet is available to download here –
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DNA contains the blueprint for life on earth, wrapped up into chromosomes at the heart of every living cell. Prof. Karim Labib of the University of Dundee discusses how cells preserve their heritage, by passing on their chromosomes from one generation to the next, and considers what this process can tell us about the evolution of the first cell.
A new European project to be launched later this month will tackle grid constraints by turning surplus hydrogen into energy for local transport, including ten hydrogen-powered vans. Neil Kermode of EMEC and Nigel Holmes of the Scottish Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association explain, with the help of local participants.
Supported by Clark Thomson Insurance
The One O'Clock Toast at the Peedie Kirk today: Gunnie Moberg, photographer, by Rebecca Marr
Science fiction writers have pictured how we will get to Mars, and what forms of life may be there. How close are we to finding out – about Mars and beyond? Matjaž Vidmar of the Royal Observatory of Edinburgh discusses the possibilities with writer Pippa Goldschmidt.
Supported by the Institute of Physics in Scotland
The island of Ushant off the coast of Brittany now generates much of its own electricity from the fast tides. Denis Bredin sets the scene with pictures of the island and its beaches and lighthouses. Jean-Christophe Allo from the Sabella company and Caroline Ducharme from EDF describe the tidal power scheme.
In association with the European Small Islands Network
Journeys to the planets, space stations, orbiting satellites – all were envisaged in the 1920s by Slovenian-born rocket engineer Herman Potočnik who wrote as Hermann Noordung. As Slovenian Science Foundation Director Dr Edvard Kobal explains, his vision was cosmic.
Islands across Europe are reaching energy self-sufficiency through using natural resources, balancing demand in smart grids. Challenges and solutions are described by Kostas Komninos of the DAFNI Network of Sustainable Greek Islands, Elvira Laneborg from the Baltic island of Öland, and Mark Hull of Community Energy Scotland in Orkney.
In association with the European Small Islands Network
The Grimond Lecture
Islands across Europe and worldwide face big challenges, in employment, energy, and the environment. But, says Brendan Devlin, energy adviser to the European Commission, these very challenges can stimulate innovative solutions that can propel islands to the forefront of opportunity.
In association with the European Small Islands Network
The Grimond Lecture is held annually to commemorate the way in which the late Lord and Lady Grimond encouraged the spread of new ideas within Orkney and more widely. Each year the Festival invites a speaker to give a talk on a theme which opens up a fresh perspective on some aspect of science and society.
Slovenian wine comes from varied soils. Dr Edvard Kobal and Prof. Peter Raspor mark the 20th anniversary of the friendship between the Slovenian Science Foundation and the Festival by looking at the links between land, yeast and wine, illustrated by samples. Tickets £5 (IBD members free).
Organised by the Institute of Brewing and Dsitilling
With Aff The Kuff, and Lewis Hou's fiddle and dance steps, for would-be and why-not dancers of all ages. Tickets (including light supper) £10.
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Made a two new Jig tables, Mirror opposites, so I can make layups upside down and bottom up.
Two new screwed epoxy/glass wood sandwich blanks, one board with 4oz glass, sandwiched between 1/4 in AC ply and 1/8 in birch ply, and one with glass tape, Dry wall tape stingers in a X pattern and length of the board. Both Blanks have good flex, not stiff. The stringer Blank has more twisty flex and 3oz lighter.
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Since I was busy elsewhere during MoFo month, I asked some special friends to help out over here. The first thing Zelda brought to my attention, as she started walking across the keyboard to type this out, was my utter lack of a category tag with her namesake. The next demand? Her own month.
–At one point, we had a farmshare, and the variety of greens ruled! I'm not sure what Jess did besides take pictures of it, but I was content.
That is, until one awful day….–
Now, as many of Jess' friends can attest, I'm the real reason Jess does not keep beer in the house. She'll tell you it's gas, or it's healthy, or it's because she's classy and prefers wine and cocktails, but really, it's me. I'll lick wine, but what's the point? There are no bubbles!
I prefer porters and have a soft spot for Portland microbrews, but I'll drink the heck out of anything made with hops. I'll sniff out and lick cider, but it's not really my thing. I just ruin it for everyone else. I'm really excited that Jess' brother is supposed to come for Thanksgiving, because he always keeps a case of cheap beer in the fridge.–
Once, I had 4 licks of beer before someone noticed, and fell asleep while Jess read some book about sparkling vampires.
I'm sure you're wondering…what sucks about life in Portland? Well, I have an awful roommate. His name is Huxley and I think he's sleeping on a shelf in a closet somewhere. He has no appreciation for the finer things in life.
I thought you may need some more proof of my fine dining skills, so I got this from Jess' archives:
Sorry, I got nervous on camera!
Thanks for reading, and just remember – anytime you see leafy greens on this blog, I was there first.


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life+kids needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
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We need a logo for a to-be-created website called Life+Kids about local things to do and places to go with kids.
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The recruitment of Demarcus Robinson was a rollercoaster — Clemson, Florida, Clemson, de-commitment, crazed high school football coach, 11th-hour decision, Florida.
The commitment of Robinson was the culmination of years of searching for a top wide receiver. The U.S. Army All-American is a top-flight, stretch-the-field, possession receiver who has the height, measurables, hands and route running ability that you seek in a wideout. The Peach County, Ga., receiver gained more than 1,000 yards as a senior and had 15 touchdowns.
At 6-foot-2, 195 pounds, Robinson is the first real vertical threat the Gators have signed since Andre Caldwell and Chad Jackson signed in 2003.
While Demarcus Robinson is a great prospect, it is important to keep reasonable expectations when discussing the role a true freshman may have in the offense … although, the Gators' wide receiver position is the probably the perfect opportunity for a freshman to come in and play immediately.
Robinson provided ample opportunity to be evaluated, and it's all on tape. Let's explore.
The first thing that stands out is how fluidly Robinson moves for his size. He has great acceleration, good top-end sleep, and is smooth in his route running. Robinson has a great stride, which allows him to cover a lot of ground quickly, but not too long of a stride that would make it difficult to make cuts or change direction quickly. Robinson can be deceptive because only a 40-yard run, his fastest 10 yards come from the 15-25 yard range, when most are slowing, Robinson is accelerating.
Robinson, also, has a great vertical leap and always seems to come down with the ball in "jump ball" situations. He seems to time his jumps correctly, attacks at a great angle, readjusts his body when needed and has great hands to be able to secure the ball.
It is also tough not to notice how physical Robinson is. He is quick to break off of coverage and does not go down easily. Robinson breaks a ton of tackles, will fend off on-coming defenders with ease and run-over or stiff-arm anything in sight.
Robinson's biggest flaw, however, is that he often waits for the ball to come to him, which could be a product of his quarterback, or Robinson could have over run the route. Ergo, Robinson will cradle the ball and in the SEC such a problem leads to interceptions, deflections and getting "lit up" by defenders.
Robinson has the tools to be a complete, dominant wide receiver if he gets the ball. The biggest barrier to Robinson's success could not even be Robinson; it could be from the quarterback throwing the ball. Time will tell.


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The pantsuit you always needed. Here are the instructions for the pants.
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Oct 5, 2010, 08.21 AMby violetbywil
The pattern has finished garment measurements printed on it. You should base your size choice off the hip measurement as compared to your actual hip. For this cut of trousers I recomend no more than an inch of ease.
May 3, 2010, 12.00 AMby jacquelynt
I used this pattern to make shorts from this weekend. I recorded my measurements and went by the Burda size chart but the shorts are much too large. Does anyone have any recommendations that worked for them as to how many sizes smaller I should go to make them fit? I would like to try again with this pattern because I really like the style of the pants. It's just a bummer because I used some great fabric that I only had a very limited quantity of.
Mar 22, 2010, 12.12 PMby varenoea
Can't recomment this pattern. I did it in size 38 (usually my size), and it was miles too large for me. Yes, I checked the pattern – my printer printed it out in the original size.
Burda has done a lot of awesome basic trouser patterns, but this is not one of them.
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Apr 6, 2010, 02.03 AMby mysalvage
ahh – i guess that is why i ended up using a size 38 (when my measurements state a 40)!
My 38 fits perfectly though!
Nov 11, 2009, 10.42 PMby tangerinesamurai
Will try this pattern – especially for fit. Looks like a good basic pant pattern
Oct 2, 2009, 05.51 PMby jayn
very nice when i find the right fabric i will be attempting these asap
Jul 7, 2009, 10.00 AMby lybu
Well, still I have to try it out. I wish I would have more time :)
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Vancouver Canucks insider The Flying V – Kevin Vanstone has put on his Inspector Clouseau cap this week and has broken the Chris Higgins mystery illness wide open. Thanks to the wonders of public WiFi and unencrypted networks, NWSB has obtained emails exchanged between Higgins and Head Coach Alain Vigneault dating back over the last week, giving insight into the New York native's unique injury.
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Black Powder Guns 101: What to Know About Muzzleloaders
Using black powder guns, or muzzleloaders, while hunting is like taking a little piece of history with you. Many models are ornately decorated, making them just as fun to look at as they are to use. Filling the gun with powder, taking care of the equipment, and firing the rifle or pistol emits a vintage feel that is still wildly effective for today's hunters.
Muzzleloaders are great for target shooting and hunting both small and big game. Your hunting area might even have a separate black powder hunting season, which extends your possible hunting time. Before you purchase one of our excellent black powder guns, be sure to check where you wish to hunt has caliber restrictions.
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Our wide variety of muzzleloaders includes varying styles, ammunition, and powder. No matter what type of black powder gun you're using, here are some basic features:
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The larger the caliber, the coarser the powder you'll want to use. Pyrodex is a commonly used black powder substitute. It helps reduce grimy deposits and corrosion on your black powder rifle, and it is compressed into pre-measured pellets.
Check out our powders and primers here.
You can use either bullets, such as conical slugs, or round lead balls with cloth patches while shooting a muzzleloader. If you use a round ball, you'll need lubricant for the patch that wraps around the ball. Different types of projectiles work better for different types of rifles, so testing your muzzleloader with several varieties can lead you to the best choice. When buying ammo, consider the twist rate of the rifling in your barrel, which indicates how far it takes the projectile to make a complete revolution.
See a variety of our available black powder bullets and sabots, which are the small plastic shoes or sleeves used to nestle rifled bullets in, here.
Some black powder guns come with powder horns or flasks to carry the black powder before it is transferred to the powder measure. The powder measure is used to determine the powder charge, which can then be pre-measured to save time. You'll need a bullet starter to press the bullet into the muzzle, while a worm and ball screws are used to retrieve patches stuck in the bore and remove balls from the barrel. You may also consider using a nipple prick to clear the nipple, a nipple wrench to remove the nipple, and a patch box to hold pre-lubricated patches.
Check out our available black powder accessories here.
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Like any hunting gun usage, safety needs to be a primary consideration. Carefully read the instruction manual that comes with your black powder rifle, since every model has unique methods for usage and care. Knowing how to load the gun properly prevents misfires and accidental overloads.
Before loading your rifle, be sure to make sure the barrel is wiped clean with a patch and that the nipple is clear. Point the muzzle in a safe direction before touching off and firing caps to make sure the breech is dry.
Use a powder flask or horn to pour in a measured amount of loose powder, or insert the powder using a pre-measured bag or paper packet of gunpowder, or a cartridge, or by inserting solid propellant pellets. Always measure carefully: too little powder and you won't have adequate velocity; too much and you could damage your weapon and yourself.
When loading your black powder guns, always use black powder, never smokeless powder since smokeless will cause the gun to malfunction and could result in serious injury or death.
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Kristen Stewart & Dakota Fanning: Chanel's Metiers d'Art Show!
Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning are chic as can be while attending the Chanel "Metiers d'Art" Show held at Fair Park on Tuesday (December 10) in Dallas, Tex.
The ladies have worked together in the Twilight movies and the indie flick The Runaways.
The evening featured the debut of Karl Lagerfeld's new collection and also the debut of his new short film The Return, which looks book at Coco Chanel reopening her Haute Couture house after a fifteen year absence. Watch it below!
FYI: Kristen is wearing Chanel pants and Chanel Fine Jewelry. Dakota is wearing a Chanel dress and Brian Atwood shoes.
"The Return" Short Film by Karl Lagerfeld
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News from the world of Maths
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Physicists create a quantum Newton's cradle - and witness an absence of chaos for the first time.
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Complexion Obession: Hip Hop Documentary On How Artists Prefer Light Skinned Models Over Dark Skinned Women!
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The link below will take you to the City of Glendora's eTRAKiT online records system. Through eTRAKiT, you can submit an application for a Zoning Verification Letter and pay online with a credit card in lieu of submitting a paper application form.
When you enter the eTRAKiT system, you will complete the following steps:
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Electron OpiatePublished 14 years, 6 months ago
Television possesses a scary, scary power.
All day today, Carolyn was in a cranky mood, no doubt because yesterday she got her six-month vaccination shots. As the day wore on, she was less and less amenable to distraction. We tried feeding her dinner, and that worked for a while, but then she started crying. We switched to toys, and that was good for a few minutes before the sad face returned. Kick-and-play seat, no good. Jumping chair, nothing. Walking around while bouncing her in my arms kept her to a minimal crank, but stopping for more than a minute caused the crank to escalate fairly rapidly.
So, at last, in desperation, I put her in front of the television and started a Baby Einstein video. From the moment the TV turned on, she calmed down. We ran through the DVD twice, and she didn't so much as fuss. Even the end credits kept her captivated. She stayed calm after the television was turned off, nursed, and went quietly to sleep.
This may be in part because it's roughly the sixth time she's seen the television on in our house, so there was a certain novelty factor involved. If anything, this little episode has reinforced and deepened my determination to keep our children's television exposure to a very bare minimum as they grow up.


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I prefer to add honey to beers 2-3 days after fermentation has been well under way. There is already alcohol present which will deter any infection from wild yeast or bacteria, and still plenty of yeast rarin' to go to ferment fresh (and simpler) sugars, as long as your chosen yeast is tolerant of higher alcohol %.
No problems after many years of brewing with honey this way. I use the least-processed honey I can find (i.e. not super-market pasteurized honey). Local beekeepers' honey is the best and most aromatic, but at least in my neck of the woods, the only local beekeeper honey that is available is usually wildflower. For varietal honey, I have to drive a bit, or order online.


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12.2 Ward Sunday School Leadership
This chapter focuses on administering the Sunday School in a way that will strengthen individuals and families. Sunday School leaders frequently review chapter 3, which outlines general principles of leadership. These principles include preparing spiritually, participating in councils, ministering to others, and teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The bishop and his counselors provide priesthood leadership for the Sunday School.
The bishop calls and sets apart the Sunday School president. He also oversees the calling and setting apart of other Sunday School workers. He may assign his counselors to call and set them apart.
The bishop assigns one of his counselors to oversee the ward Sunday School, including the meetinghouse library. This counselor meets regularly with the ward Sunday School presidency. He reports on Sunday School and meetinghouse library matters in bishopric meetings.
Ward Sunday School Presidency
Members of the ward Sunday School presidency are priesthood holders. Where possible, the president holds the Melchizedek Priesthood. They work under the direction of the bishopric. They receive orientation and ongoing support from the stake Sunday School presidency.
Ward Sunday School President
The Sunday School president has the following responsibilities:
He serves as a member of the ward council. As a member of this council, he participates in efforts to build faith and strengthen individuals and families (see chapter 4). He comes to ward council meeting prepared to suggest ways members can improve learning and teaching at church and in their homes. As invited by the bishop, he conducts training in ward council meeting to help improve gospel learning and teaching in the ward.
He submits recommendations to the bishopric for ward members to be called to serve as counselors in the Sunday School presidency, as Sunday School teachers, and as ward librarian and assistant librarians. If needed, he also recommends a ward member to serve as Sunday School secretary. In making these recommendations, he follows the guidelines in 19.1.1 and 19.1.2.
He teaches other Sunday School leaders their duties, using this handbook as a resource.
Ward Sunday School President and His Counselors
Members of the ward Sunday School presidency work together to fulfill the following responsibilities:
They oversee efforts to improve gospel learning and teaching in Sunday School. In these efforts, they follow the principles in 5.5.3 and 5.5.4. They also support Sunday School teachers by (1) visiting with them occasionally to address their questions and concerns and to discuss ways to serve class members and (2) arranging to visit their classes.
They serve as specialists in the ward's efforts to improve gospel learning and teaching (see 12.5).
They hold Sunday School presidency meetings. They also participate in meetings with the counselor in the bishopric who oversees the Sunday School.
The Sunday School president assigns his counselors to oversee some areas of responsibility. For example, he may delegate the responsibilities for organizing Sunday School classes for different age-groups, orienting teachers, supervising the meetinghouse library, and helping Sunday School teachers arrange for substitute teachers as needed. The counselors frequently report to him on their efforts.
Sunday School Teachers
Sunday School teachers teach classes as assigned by the bishopric and the Sunday School presidency. They follow the principles outlined in 5.5.4.
Ward Sunday School Secretary
If needed, the bishopric may call a brother to serve as ward Sunday School secretary. The secretary may be given the following responsibilities:
He consults with the presidency to prepare agendas for presidency meetings. He attends presidency meetings, takes notes, and keeps track of assignments.
He compiles attendance information and reviews it with the Sunday School president to help determine ways to encourage members to participate in Sunday School. Teachers should receive copies of this information.
Sunday School Class Presidents
With the approval of the bishopric, the Sunday School presidency may invite members to serve as Sunday School class presidents. Class presidents may be male or female. They may be asked to extend a brief welcome at the beginning of class, introduce new class members and visitors, and invite class members to offer the opening and closing prayers. They may also be asked to help with efforts to keep track of attendance and fellowship class members who do not attend regularly.
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Samsung has taken the world by storm over the last several years, with a big helping hand from their unique brand of Galaxy Note products. Utilizing Wacom technology to create the most advanced touchscreen pen-enabled experience available, every device to bear the name "Note" so far has been a smash success. Today, Samsung has announced the next product in the Galaxy Note family, sitting in between the Note 10.1 and Note II, the Galaxy Note 8.
Running on Android 4.1.2 and coming in with an 8-inch 1280×800 TFT display, the Note 8 falls right in line with what's largely considered the ideal size for portable mid-range tablets. Of course where the Note 8 will stand out from other tablets in this category is S Pen compatibility. Not only is the Note 8 equipped with the next generation of S Pen technology, but there's been enhancements to all the software designed by Samsung to take full advantage of the S Pen.
When initially removing the S Pen from the Galaxy Note 8, special S Pen optimized apps will be at the ready, including Awesome Note, a new version of Samsung's Chat On messaging service, and a special version of Flipboard with Note specific features like Air View compatibility. Air View is available on several other apps as well, allowing users to simply hover the S Pen over certain areas for expanded information. The Note 8 also reformats certain menu elements to take advantage of the S Pen, and has new physical buttons that are S Pen compatible as well.
As far as the rest of the hardware is concerned, the Note 8 is powered by a 1.6GHz A9 quad-core processor, and comes with HSPA+ 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100 radios on board (the Note 8 is able to be used a cellphone in certain regions), a 5 megapixel camera, a 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera, 2GB of RAM, up to 32GB of on-board memory with microSD expansion of up to 64GB, Wi-Fi Direct, AllShareCast, BlueTooth 4.0 and a 4,600mAh battery.
Release details for the US version of the Galaxy Note 8 were not revealed at this time, but the global variant will be available in Q2 of this year. Be on the lookout for more Galaxy Note 8 coverage as Mobile World Congress kicks off this week.


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For kids who won't normally eat veggies ….. Try these wonderful Vegetable pancakes...
Recipe: Vegetable Pancakes
- 2 cups shredded veggies (I like to use a mix including things like white potatoes, sweet potatoes, zucchini, yellow squash and/or carrots…whatever you have on hand)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon whole-wheat flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Olive oil for cooking
- Optional garnish: sour cream and/or applesauce
- Combine the shredded veggies with the eggs, flour, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
- Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. It is important that the heat is the right temperature because you want the pancakes to cook all the way through the middle by the time they are brown on the outside.
- Once the oil has heated up add pancake size dollops of the veggie mixture into the pan. Cook for several minutes until the bottom starts to brown. Then flip and repeat.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Serve warm with sour cream and/or applesauce.
Yield: 2 – 3 servings as a side item
8 Tips for Improving Your Diet - Nutritional Advice for Eating Healthier
I'm always asked "How can I lose weight"? My answer is the same – but I don't think they like what I say… LOL
Here are the basics. Print and put on your frig – on your bathroom mirror and learn them – then follow them!!!! Walla – You will lose weight!!
Basic Diet
Invest some time and effort to improve your diet and reap the reward of good health and excellent energy. Following these eight tips is a great place to start!
1. Drink plenty of water each day: Water to keep your cells hydrated and protected, to eliminate waste and ensure the health of your mucus membranes. Adequate hydration will improve a number of health problems including sinusitis, constipation, inflammation, allergies, fatigue, joint pain, headaches and many other afflictions. Drink more water and less soda, coffee, tea or juice.
Your body cannot adequately eliminate waste products without enough water. If toxic chemicals or heavy metal poisoning is at the root of your health problems you will have a much easier time getting better when you are properly hydrated.
2. Eat plenty of vegetables: Plenty means that at least ½ to ¾ of the food you eat (by volume). Vegetables are very high in fiber, vitamin C, folic acid and minerals. They provide you with many health benefits, such as the following:
- Fiber in vegetables slows the absorption of fat and toxins. One of the best ways to lose weight is to eat plenty of fiber. Eating adequate fiber can help normalize cholesterol levels and blood pressure.
- Vegetables nourish normal flora, which in turn nourish the lining of the GI tract, produce vitamins and inhibit yeast and other undesirable organisms.
- Vegetables speed up bowel transit time, which reduces bowel toxicity and prevents irritation of the GI lining.
- Vegetables contain folic acid, which is necessary to produce serotonin (preventing depression and overeating), increases energy and helps reduce the chances for a heart attack.
- The minerals in vegetables help prevent osteoporosis. (Other nutrients besides calcium are important for healthy bone.) Minerals are also important enzyme co-factors, so most major functions of the body are dependent on minerals.
- Eating vegetables can reduce the risk on some diseases and many other health problems.
- Eating vegetables helps to alkalize the diet.
Corn and potatoes don't count as vegetables. Fruit is also good for you; it is a good source of vitamin C and fiber. Eating vegetables is stressed here because when people are told to eat more fruits and vegetables, they tend to increase fruit intake but not vegetable intake.
3. Avoid deep fried food, Trans fats, partially hydrogenated oil and hydrogenated oil: As time passes, we keep finding more bad things about hydrogenated oil and fried foods. Hydrogenation is the food industry's way of turning liquid oils into solid fats. This gives packaged foods a longer shelf life than if they were made with natural oils. Hydrogenation produces trans fats, which have been linked to a number of health problems such as the following:
- Cancer: Women with higher levels of Trans fats in their cells are much more likely to develop breast cancer than women with low levels of Trans fats.
- Pain and inflammation become much worse for patients who consume hydrogenated oils. They chemically prevent the formation of natural anti-inflammatory substances that are normally produced by the body. If you suffer from chronic pain or have recently been injured, strictly avoid hydrogenated oil.
- Heart disease: High levels of Trans fats create platelet aggregation, which is the beginning of the plaque associated with coronary heart disease. Lately a lot has been written linking inflammation with heart disease.
- Trans fats are incorporated into the cells and make them less resistant to chemicals, bacteria and viruses. This could be a source of immune system problems.
- There may be a link between Trans fats and ADD, depression and fatigue. Brain and nerve tissue have a high content of fat. Some researchers believe that when Trans fats are incorporated into the nerve cells they affect function, creating problems like ADD and depression.
Muscle fatigue and skin problems are also linked to hydrogenated oils. Most chips and fried snacks contain hydrogenated oils. Hydrogenated oils are found in a lot of packaged foods like crackers, cereals and even bread. They are often found in margarine mayonnaise; and a lot of bottled salad dressings. Read labels.
Not all fats are bad for you. Permissible fats include raw nuts (not roasted), virgin or extra virgin olive oil and avocados.
4. Avoid refined sugar: The average American eats 150 pounds of refined sugar per year. Compare that to seven pounds per year consumed in England in 1750. Refined sugar increases insulin and adrenal hormone production and can cause the following health problems.
- Increased production of adrenal hormones causes the body to excrete essential minerals.
- Sugar consumption increases the body's need for vitamins B and C.
- Eating a lot of sugar aggravates many of the problems we associate with emotional stress.
- Sugar stresses the adrenal glands.
- Sugar feeds yeast and other one-celled organisms found in the bowel, causing them to multiply. These organisms produce toxins, irritate the lining of the GI tract and take the place of normal, more beneficial flora, thus removing the benefits of helpful bacteria.
- Eating sugar causes blood sugar swings. Blood sugar increases immediately after consuming sugar, prompting the body to produce insulin. Excess insulin creates more sugar cravings.
- Eating sugar creates insulin insensitivity. More sugar is eaten, more insulin produced, etc. This stresses the pancreas and sets the stage for adult-onset diabetes.
- There is a connection between sugar consumption and high cholesterol. Patients with Syndrome X (high cholesterol, high LDL, low HDL and high triglycerides) often have the problem because of consumption of sugar and refined carbohydrates.
- Sugar consumption can make pain and inflammation worse.
- Sugar can cause or aggravate allergies, sinusitis, asthma, irritable bowel, Candidiasis, migraine headaches, fatigue, depression and even heart disease.
5. Avoid refined carbohydrates: The average American gets 50% of his or her calories from refined carbohydrates. Refined carbohydrates are grains that have had the fiber, vitamin E, B vitamins, bran and germ removed. In other words, the nutrients have been removed and you are left with the starch. They create all of the same health problems created by refined sugar.
Refined carbohydrates fill you up-but not with vitamins and minerals. This stresses your digestive system and your endocrine system. Eating refined carbohydrates uses up precious vitamins and minerals.
Often people eat refined carbohydrates because they are low in fat and mistakenly think that because they are "complex carbohydrates" that they are actually good for you.
Refined carbohydrates include white bread, white rice, and pasta that are not labeled whole grain. Read the labels on bread. Brown-colored bread labeled wheat bread isn't usually whole wheat. If the label says enriched, white flour on it you're not getting a whole grain. Use brown rice instead of white rice.
6. Avoid chemical additives: Avoid processed foods and chemicals. The average American consumes 10 pounds of chemical additives every year. This has had a devastating effect on our health. The FDA tests single additives, but no one has any idea what combinations of additives do to us. Stay away from packaged foods with chemical additives.
7. Eat slowly, chew your food thoroughly: Ideally, chew your food until it is liquid. You will be satisfied with less food and you will have better digestion. Your saliva has enzymes that facilitate digestion. Also, it is easier to digest small particles than large ones. Not chewing well stresses your digestive system and can lead to poor absorption of nutrients, digestive problems like gas and bloating and promote the growth of harmful bacteria in the digestive tract.
8. Never skip meals: Skipping meals stresses your adrenal glands. If you are trying to lose weight, not eating is a poor strategy because your metabolism will slow down to accommodate the reduction in calories. As a result you become fatigued and will ultimately gain weight.
Most "diets" will cause you to lose weight but be very careful- they cause you to lose muscle and water- two things that you need more of. And, to make matters worse, when they're gone and you go off your calorie restrictive ridiculous diet, your metabolism is diminished because of the muscle loss (remember muscle equals metabolism) and you will gain even more weight.
Most "diets" will cause you to lose weight but be very careful- they cause you to lose muscle and water- two things that you need more of. And, to make matters worse, when they're gone and you go off your calorie restrictive ridiculous diet, your metabolism is diminished because of the muscle loss (remember muscle equals metabolism) and you will gain even more weight.
Grandma was right when she told you to "eat your beans and cornbread." These foods are excellent sources of fiber. The only trouble is that fiber has long had the bad rap of tasting like cardboard. But you can learn to love fiber- not only for its benefits, but also for the easy, tasty ways you can incorporate it into your nutrition program.
What can fiber do for you?
Bulking up on fiber has many health benefits:
Weight Management
Fiber-rich foods may help you keep a trim body. Since they take longer to chew, you may eat more slowly, becoming aware sooner that you are full. Fiber also helps you feel full and slows the emptying of your stomach, which means that you fill up before you overeat. Fiber itself cannot be fattening because it isn't digested!
Constipation, Hemorrhoids, Diverticulosis
Fiber absorbs water, helps the stool to pass through the digestive system more quickly and easily, and helps prevent constipation. As a result, you're less likely to strain with bowel movements and therefore to develop hemorrhoids -- helping you avoid two common pregnancy discomforts at the same time! Fiber is standard therapy for the treatment of diverticular disease, a painful condition that occurs when the tiny sacs in the intestinal wall become weak and infected. A high- fiber diet helps to keep these sacs from becoming inflamed.
Heart Disease
Studies have shown that people who consume a high-fiber diet are less likely to develop heart disease. Certain types of fiber may help lower LDL-cholesterol, the bad stuff. Fiber also helps bile acids that are made of cholesterol pass through the intestines as waste. Therefore the body absorbs less dietary cholesterol.
High Blood Pressure
Fiber-rich foods are also a good source of potassium and magnesium, two minerals needed to help regulate blood pressure.
Water-soluble fiber helps regulate blood sugar by delaying the emptying time of the stomach. It slows sugar absorption after a meal, thus reducing the amount of insulin needed.
Following a high-fiber diet regularly may help prevent certain cancers, such as colon and rectal. Fiber absorbs excess bile acids that are associated with cancer and speeds up the time needed for waste to pass through the digestive system. This allows less time for harmful substances to come in contact with the intestinal wall. Fiber forms a bulkier stool, which helps to dilute the concentration of harmful substances.
What is fiber? Fiber is found only in plant foods, such as dried beans and peas, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. It's a type of carbohydrate that gives plants their structure. Because it's not digested or absorbed into your body when you eat it, you ingest no calories. There are two types of fiber, both beneficial in different ways:
Soluble fiber helps lower blood cholesterol levels, as well as delaying the absorption of glucose and helping with diabetes control. Sources include oats, seeds, beans, barley, peas, lentils, apples, citrus fruit, carrots, plums, and squash.
Insoluble fiber keeps the digestive system running smoothly, minimizing constipation, hemorrhoids, and other digestive problems. It may help prevent certain types of cancer. Sources include bran, whole grain products, the skins of fruits and vegetables, and leafy greens.
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Total Preparation Time: 1-1/2 hours
1 beef tri-tip roast (1-1/2 to 2 pounds)
2 medium red bell peppers, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
2 medium mangoes, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 large Boston lettuce leaves (optional)
Makes 6 to 8 servings
- Heat oven to 425°F. Place bell peppers on metal baking sheet; spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Press 1 teaspoon paprika evenly onto all surfaces of beef roast. Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan. Do not add water or cover. Roast in 425°F oven 30 to 40 minutes for medium rare; 40 to 45 minutes for medium doneness. Roast bell peppers in oven with beef about 30 minutes or until tender. Set peppers aside to cool.
- Remove roast when instant-read thermometer registers 135°F for medium rare; 150°F for medium. Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 10°F to reach 145°F for medium rare; 160°F for medium.)
- Meanwhile, cook barley according to package directions. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Cut beef into 1/2 inch pieces; season with salt and black pepper. Whisk lime juice, oil and 1/2 teaspoon paprika in small bowl until blended. Toss with beef, barley, roasted peppers, mangoes, green onions and cilantro in large bowl. Serve in Boston lettuce leaves, if desired.
Cook's Tip: To quickly cool barley and prevent it from clumping, spread on metal baking sheet.
Cook's Tip: Mango adds an interesting punch to this salad, both with its sweetness and with a boost of vitamin C.
Nutrition information per serving*: 309 calories; 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 4 g monounsaturated fat); 60 mg cholesterol; 246 mg sodium; 35 g carbohydrate; 4.3 g fiber; 26 g protein; 8.4 mg niacin; 0.8 mg vitamin B6; 1.3 mcg vitamin B12; 2.3 mg iron; 27 mcg selenium; 4.7 mg zinc.
*This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium and zinc; and a good source of fiber and iron.


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900 Series: Bulldozer Ready
The rumor on the street is that Asus makes a few motherboards. They may or may not be the world's leading motherboard manufacturer. Asus may also have a pretty good reputation for quality and innovation in their products. It is tongue in cheek hour at PC Perspective. All joking aside, Asus anymore is the gold standard for quality manufacturing and design in motherboards.
Some months ago AMD released their AM3+ capable chipsets, though the release was not nearly as exciting as we had hoped. The AMD 900 series of chipsets are essentially the same silicon as those that power the non-integrated AMD 800 series. There are three SKUs that are currently available for the 900 series that Asus makes motherboards around.
AMD Unleashes the 990FX: Paving the way for Bulldozer
Word of the AMD 990FX chipset first came around the end of last year. Speculation was brisk as to what new features it would bring, and when exactly it would help to usher in the age of Bulldozer to the world. Most thought that it would be a shrink of the then current 890FX, and the new SB950 southbridge would have improvements to the SATA 6G controller, as well as a native USB 3.0 implementation. Today we finally get to see the reality of the situation. It is not groundbreaking, nor is it altogether exciting, but it is certainly interesting.
The 990FX and SB950 chips are identical to the previous 890FX and SB850. They are the same silicon. For those hoping for new technology will be disappointed. But all is not lost! AMD did increase the HyperTransport specification from 3.0 to 3.1, which allows the HT bus to run at 6.4 GTPS as compared to the older 5.2 GTPS. This is in place to allow the upcoming Bulldozer chips to run the northbridge portion of the chip up to 3.2 GHz, and to give the CPU more bandwidth between the different busses on the board (eg. SATA, USB 3.0, and PCI-E connections).
Ultimate 45nm silicon, the last of the Phenon X4s
Subject: Processors | May 3, 2011 - 01:04 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: phenom ii, x4, amd, 980, 45nm
Remember the Phenom II, that CPU which was once incredible but is now the processor that those waiting for Llano are getting a little bored with? It has a new flagship model for the X4 series, called the X4 980 which runs at 3.7GHz and sports the same 45nm technology we have come to know so well. Read on to see if Josh could find anything about the last of the 45nms that will knock the dust off his case or if we are looking at more of the same, if slightly faster, silicon.
"In the end, this is a simple 100 MHz increase in clockspeed for AMD for their high end quad core processor. It is not all that much faster than the previous X4 975, but at least it does not consume all that much more power than the previous model. It is a good all-around performer, and would make a solid foundation for a productivity and gaming machine for most users. Invariably though, most eyes are drawn to the horizon and the promise of Llano and Bulldozer. Hopefully for AMD these next generation processors will allow them to more adequately compete with Intel when it comes to raw performance."
Here are some more Processor articles from around the web:
- AMD's Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition processor @ The Tech Report
- AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition @ AnandTech
- AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition @ Techware Labs
- AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition @ Bjorn3D
- AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Review @ Neoseeker
- AMD Phenom-II X4-980 BE Processor @ Benchmark Reviews
- AMD Phenom II X4 980 Processor Review @ OCC
- AMD Phenom II x4 980 Black Edition @ Overclockers.com
- AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Processor Review @ HardwareHeaven
- AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Processor Review @ Hardware Canucks
- AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Quad-Core CPU Review @ Legit Reviews
- AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition @ Legion Hardware
- Sandy Bridge and Lynnfield Quad-Core Processors Compared @ iXBT Labs
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The Contract series is a collection of books that teach fundamental life lessons influenced by the core values of Derek Jeter and his Turn 2 Foundation. Inspired by the childhood of Derek Jeter, this series is about setting your goals high to achieve your dreams.
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Derek Jeter's Ultimate Baseball Guide 2015 is jam-packed with facts about each of the 30 Major League teams. Brief team histories are peppered with Jeter's handwritten notes and interwoven with cool trivia, covering everything from the sport's start and the original Knickerbocker Rules to baseball's weirdest superstitions.
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Derek Jeter's 20th and final season in Major League Baseball truly marked the end of a sports era. Jeter Unfiltered is a powerful collection of never-before-published images taken over the course of Derek's final season. For the first time ever, fans will have unprecedented access to "The Captain," as Derek takes us behind the scenes -- inside his home, at the stadium, working out, at his Turn 2 Foundation events and more -- as he looks back with candor and gratitude on his baseball career. The result is an intimate portrait bursting with personality, professionalism and pride.
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Derek and a shy star take a magical trip through New York City. By using his 10 Life Lessons, Derek, with the help of some special friends, demonstrates how each one of us can shine brightly and attain greatness. This hardcover book is sure to delight children and adults as well! Derek Jeter's You're a Star is also available in Spanish.
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Decision support systems are some new applications that are computerized to act as a support system. This system supports organizational and business decision making in the activities going on in business and other industries. However, the great system that is effective can compile the most important information from documents, business models, and raw data and even help solving problems and making useful decisions by utilizing various OLAP tools. Welcome to the world of DSS or decision support systems!
There are many effective decision support systems that can carry out the following requirements.
Collecting data from different sources such as inventory data, market research data, sales data, supplier data and others.
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At the same time, decision systems have become more critical in all types of business. But in today's markets, it is the most used system because it is responding in a fast way to make any changes. It is a benefit to all companies which have the BI tools because they are able to be competitive to other companies. If you still need a bit more information about what a dss system is take a look here at What is a decision support system where we look at various DSS systems such as the Targit BI suite and similar tool which can give you realtime access to your data in an orderly and informative way which will help you get a more clear image of your company.
The next important thing to note is the decision made by micro strategy.
The companies that need to succeed in business they must use business intelligence reporting tools, methodologies, processes and more. As these are the key components to all important goals you need to reach and a decision support system can make the difference in a lot of processes. One example of this is the project Smykker, which you can read more about here.
This provides the end users with great reports, data analysis and monitoring which for large and small companies – saves lots of man and women hours. Also micro strategy support systems provide companies with analytical, monitoring platform and reporting tools that form the basis of any such dashboard tools. Many of the larger ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics and Nav, AX, GB CRM etc. are ideal to implement a BI system into and get all the benefits of a proper DSS system as you already have most of the data in your system already. Especially Microsoft Dynamics Nav goes really well with the targit BI system.
These kind of software demonstrate all the important deals that are made by a decision support system. One of the best DSS software that you can buy today is the targit for nav which is pretty easy to implement in your current ERP system and gives you a huge range of features and benefits.
Below are the most important characteristics
Supports Any Suggestion Made By Groups Or Individuals:
When you get a software platform for your decision support system needs, then you need to be sure that you invest the time to get access to the software platforms that allows suggestions and additions by groups and individuals.
We have seen some software that focuses on one person working with the software, and this can be a limiter in bigger companies where there are individuals working on specific areas as well as groups or locations.
Depending on your business, you will need to be sure that it can work fully with your business needs. Do you have one person needing to access the dash boarding software or a group or even many groups?
Developing And Deploy Easily:
When it comes to DSS you want to be sure that you have a decision support system software option that meets you infrastructure needs.
For example there are online options which is great for organizations that are not just in one location. This can be a great way to save in costs on site, however it can work out more expensive if you need to pay for per seat.
There are also options where you can install in a similar fashion to an Intranet and this can work out great for both one location and several, while keeping your data safe, keeping everything self contained, which can be an important aspect for industries such as banking.
Then you have software options that work on one computer. In many cases the software data can be kept in a way where more people can work with the OLAP tools, even on different computer systems.
In essence deployment costs will need to be considered before choosing a particular business solution for your organization and how much training it will require for the people using it.
Collecting Comprehensive Data Access:
If we look at financial organizations where a business intelligence tool is needed, we will find that the data must be accessed by many people. We touched upon this in the last section, however it is a good idea to be sure that you invest the time to find software options that allows many people to work with business intelligence at the same time and get results based on the inputs.
Integrated Software:
The best business intelligence systems helps the users in compiling platforms that enables administrators and IT experts to develop data models, generating analytical reports, performing sophisticated and delivering the reports to the end users in different channels is the kind of features you should consider and look for in decision support system software.
Further channels of data entry and uses should include email, web, printing, file and mobile devices or any other medium you need to effectively have a decision support system or DSS solution that can save your organization both time and money while getting the most out of these tools.
Having a solution that meets several needs in DSS is a great way to gain access to one solution that will save you time and training.
Even if one software is complex and takes time to learn, it will be easier and save more time than having to use several different dashboard systems which may not even be able to share data with each other. When you get a BI tool that meets your needs or at least most of your needs, you can be sure that you will gain access to big time savings and less porting problems with data in future.
A good decision support system is very expensive but worthwhile for many businesses. The individuals who use these systems are able to choose the leverage power of the software in planning and designing, and deploying the most important solutions to the business.
What is most needed is a software that is flexible for your organizational needs. This can be a hard task to achieve and will need a look at several different solutions to find the best decision support system for your organization.
Consider this point from many angles. For example – if upper management, CEO, and even people on the floor actually working with the data need to use the business software then you will need to be sure to get input from all of these people or at least the key people in these areas so a solution fits everyones needs, as it is this that will determine whether a particular DSS solution is right for you.
Finally let see the why many companies turn to a decision system support in different kinds of business.
The most important reason is the accurate of the information needed by the company. The decision support system provides accurate information in a simple way and fast.
Also the company is secured to know what needed withing a short time is. Also this software helps the company to reduce the wasting of time where they get data analysis, reporting and any other types of sources that are important to grow a company, especially if you are dealing on a global market.
With so many solutions out there – I hope that this information contained here will enable you to find the best for your needs whatever you are running microsoft dynamics nav, ax or some entirely different erp system. There is always the possibility to get a custom made solution but as the price of commercial software is high enough already, the cost of a custom solution could be very expensive, but that is a completely different story!
With the options out there, you can be sure that you can find a solution that can propel your organization forward. Especially if you are already using a simpler version af reporting or dashboard software or have an ERP system installed.
Should you want to know more about dss and decision support systems in general, you can listen to this audio file on the topic and learn a few more bits – Decision support Systems, just click on it and download and play it with your favorite audio player or open it with your browsers.


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i like revisiting vhs once in a while. previews before the feature and everything...
koyaanisqatsi (didn't like it AT ALL, if anybody cares, i'll go into why)
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in this one a mysterious woman hires two cowboys to escort her across the desert. it kind of reminds me of a sitcom (two zany dads adopt a girl and live in an apartment!). anyway, i find that stuff cool.


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Obituary: Michael "Mike" Eugene Lewis
Michael "Mike" Eugene Lewis, 62, of Moberly, died Saturday, April 6, 2013, at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, MO.
Mike was born September 13, 1950, in Moberly, to Clark and Ada Ruth (Taylor) Lewis.
Mike had previously worked for the Orscheln Farm and Home warehouse in Moberly, and he was a member of Timmons Temple in Huntsville, MO. He was in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, receiving an honorable discharge, and was a lifetime member of the VFW.
He was preceded in death by his father.
He married Ruth Ann Whitfield on May 5, 1995, in Moberly, and she survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Sharlotte Jones of Moberly; a son, Desmond Lewis of Columbia, MO; a step-daughter, Shatenita Horton of Columbia; five grandchildren, Maya, Tylend, Sheddrick, Jaerien, Emree; his mother, Ada Ruth Ellison of Pittsburgh, PA; a sister, Mary Frances Houston of Kansas City, MO; mother-in-law, Ruthie Whitfield of Moberly; other relatives and a host of friends.
Mike was a wonderful person even though he didn't show his love physically, he loved deeply, especially his wife, children, mother, sister, and grandchildren. His hobbies were fishing and playing dominoes with the dominoes dinner club that he and his best friends decided to organize. If you were down Mike would find a way to make you laugh with one of his fine jokes, and you would laugh until you would cry. So hold your head up!!!Mike is telling a joke now.
Services honoring and celebrating Mike's life will be Friday, 12:00 noon, at the Cater Funeral Home Chapel. Committal prayers, military honors, and interment will follow in the Missouri State Veteran's Cemetery in Jacksonville. Words of comfort and support may be shared with the family at a visitation, Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.


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New E3 venue to be revealed tomorrow?
The Entertainment Software Association says it will make 'a big announcement' regarding next year's E3 tomorrow - with a new venue potentially on the cards.
E3 2013 is currently without a date, and the show's traditional home at the Los Angeles Convention Centre is in jeopardy. The LACC's West Hall - which is regularly packed with exhibitors such as Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft - may be demolished as part of a new $1bn stadium.
ESA's communiations chief Rich Taylor tweeted this weekend: "On Monday I'll be making a big announcement regarding E3 2013, so be sure to follow me for updates and spread the word."
It follows words from the ESA president Michael Gallagher, who told the LA Times last month: "We're still in discussions with the city of Los Angeles but we have a number of issues that still need to be resolved.
If we can't resolve them, we are preparing to go elsewhere.
"We need assurances on things like square footage, the quality of the space, the ease of loading and unloading equipment, signage throughout the convention center for marketing and sponsorships.
"We love being in Los Angeles, but we also have a show to put on."
San Francisco, New York, Chicago and New Orleans have all been named as possible candidates for E3 2013.
E3 has taken place in Los Angeles for 16 of the show's 18 years.


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I found these same figures at TRU, I guess they're the same anyway. Nabbed the last Uruk Hai for my brother... Couldn't tell if the Aragorn was a new figure, so I got him too... Gandalf I picked up as well, and Aged Theoden.
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ALLSTATE SUGAR BOWL QUOTES – Michigan Arrival
Louis Armstrong International Airport, December 28, 2011
Michigan Head Coach Brady Hoke
(Opening Statement) "We are very excited and feel very welcome coming to New Orleans and having the opportunity to play in the Allstate Sugar Bowl. This is something we have been looking forward to and our players have done a good job preparing to this point. We are going to play a tremendous opponent and we think it is going to be a heck of a football game."
(On playing in a BCS bowl game) "This is where Michigan should be. It is an expectation for Michigan to be in BCS bowl games."
(On getting team prepared for the Allstate Sugar Bowl) "You can look at it a lot of different ways. I think the one thing that is important for us is that we don't do too much. We don't want to wear our team out too much. We've got a great city that we are in and there are probably some distractions to that. I think our guys, our seniors and our captains have done a tremendous job making sure we are sharp."
(On the possibility of the team getting distracted) "There are always rules. We have high expectations on how we are going to act and how we are going to represent Michigan."
(On Virginia Tech as an opponent) "I think they are dangerous offensively as they have a 1,600 yard rusher and a dual-threat quarterback. Defensively, Bud Foster has put together a defense that plays with a certain demeanor and intensity. For special teams, that's probably the first thing you think of when you think of Virginia Tech. They take a lot of pride in how they perform on special teams."
(On coaching a player like Denard Robinson) "It has been special coaching all the guys. They are all great kids who have done a great job. Denard is someone who gets a lot of the attention and he deserves to have that attention. The most gratifying part is having seen him grow within the system and be able to do the things we want him to do in the offense."
Michigan TE Kevin Koger
(On the team's mindset this week) "Coach [Brady] Hoke reiterated that we're going out to win the game. I know it's a fun city to play in, there are a lot of distractions, but our main focus is to win the game."
(On bouncing back from last season's bowl loss) "I think we have a renewed focus. We know what happened last year and we're aware of what went wrong and the areas we need to improve. I think that's what different from last year and this year."
(On playing Virginia Tech) "We can't control where anyone is projected or where anybody plays. We can just control our own destiny. All we can worry about is what we do at practice this afternoon and what we do on Jan. 3. We can't really worry about where Michigan State plays, where everybody projects Virginia Tech to be or if they should be in the game or not. Virginia Tech is a great team. They still won 11 games this year so they're still a great team."
(On playing in New Orleans) "All I keep hearing about is Bourbon Street so I can't wait to get down there and eat some great food. [Coach Hoke] is going to give us a little bit of time to have fun but he keeps reiterating about how we came down to win a game so that's our main focus."
(On what the seniors have accomplished by playing in the Sugar Bowl) "My first year being 3-9 and two years in a row not going to a bowl game, and then our last game in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, it means a lot to show how hard the seniors have worked."
Michigan DT Mike Martin
(On the focus of the team heading into the game) "It's something we've addressed a few times before we came down here. These guys know it's a business trip. We will enjoy ourselves because that is a part of this situation. But when it comes to practicing and meeting times we are going to be 100 percent focused at the task at hand. We know how big of a game this is for the program and how much of an honor it is to play in this game."
(On what the Sugar Bowl means to the program) "It's huge for this senior class, this program. This is going to be our last time [seniors] to make our mark for Michigan on a national level."
(On the possibility of the seniors being Iron Men for this game) "Coach told us to get some extra running in over the break. We were getting together over the break and running to keep in shape. We feel good physically and just going to have to practice hard and get ready for the game."


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As I recall, "socca" the flatbread made in southern France, is made from chickpea flour. I had socca when I was in France and it was delicious. Regards,Tin Roof
I too have enjoyed the French flatbread made from the chickpea flour (I just didn't know that it was called socca); I also had a Sicilian fried bread made with chickpea flour. Both were of exceptional quality so I figured their was a pizzaiolo who probably perfected a recipe made with chickpea flour.I am going to look for the Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Pizza Crust Mix (my primary grocer only carries Jiffy, Martha White and Weisenberger Pizza Crust mix). I may even experiment in making my own gluten free flour blend, since I have access to so many interesting products in the nearby Asian and Middle-Eastern markets and health-food stores.Don: I looked up Okonomiyaki (Japanese pizza). I find this very interesting and may attempt to get the dough in a packaged mix and try to make an Okonomiyaki. One website I looked at added red caviar to their dough. Not in a million years, would I have thought of adding caviar to a dough. I have a Japanese gourmet-grocer nearby. This group is very inspiring...I appreciate and value all the information (love reading all the past posts).
Chia makes a great binder and I am thinking it can be used in place of Xanthan gum in some recipes.
Going instead the industrialized chemicals route, I got some hydroxypropyl methylcellulose last week. I haven't had a chance to use it and am not sure it's the right kind. Dow Chemical sells it in the US as Methocel, including a product called "Methocel Gluten Replacer." However, I couldn't find any retailer that sold something with that particular name. Instead, I got Methocel F50, which may not be the ideal variant. I also have no idea the amounts that are normally used. I haven't had a chance to bake the past two weeks, and I hope to try a dough made with it this weekend.HPMC is used in a lot of Italian gluten-free bread mixes, and some videos I've seen on Youtube show doughs that handle and rise fantastically well for GF. Schar White Bread Mix (Mix B) is the only one I've found in the US. I got some last week and am planning to try it this weekend as well.
I try not to use ingredients I cannot pronounce or spell. I am not a health-food nut. I just want the foods I prepare at home to be free of any additional additives. I intend to read up on hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and I will post my findings.
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The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the Hobby Lobby case overshadowed another ruling the court issued the same day, one Catholic legal scholars and activists fear might undermine the ability of public-sector unions to collectively bargain.
On June 30, the high court ruled 5-4 that home health care workers in Illinois could not be compelled to pay union dues because that requirement under Illinois state law violated the workers' free speech rights.
The ruling in Harris v. Quinn is limited in the sense that Justice Samuel Alito, who wrote the majority opinion, said the workers are not full-time public employees since they also worked for individuals in private homes.
However, Alito may have created an opening for a wider challenge to the Supreme Court's precedent in the 1977 Abood v. Detroit Board of Education ruling, a case in which the high court said public sector unions could require nonmembers to pay fees to cover the costs of the union's representation and collective bargaining.
The Abood ruling said unions could not force employees to pay for political activities they opposed.
Alito referred to the Abood ruling as "something of an anomaly" and questionable on several grounds. He also wrote that a union's status as the certified bargaining agent and the right to collect an agency fee from nonmembers "are not inextricably linked."
The National Right to Work Foundation, which brought the lawsuit to trial, said the decision was a "landmark ruling" that renders similar arrangements in other states to be unconstitutional.
The possibility that Harris v. Quinn could be applied across the country concerns Catholic legal scholars such as Joseph J. Fahey, the director of labor studies at Manhattan College in New York.
"This could weaken, even destroy unions," Fahey told Our Sunday Visitor. Fahey, who is also chairman of Catholic Scholars for Worker Justice, said the Supreme Court majority "is obviously anti-labor," and it has invited lawsuits to overturn the basic rights of public-sector unions to represent and collectively bargain on behalf of public workers that include police, firefighters, teachers and administrative personnel.
"People may have a right not to join a union, but if you're going to enjoy the benefits of something, then you should pay part of the costs," Fahey said.
When a private or public workplace unionizes, the union, under established federal law, becomes the exclusive bargaining agent with management.
The union is then tasked with representing the interests of all workers, even those who refuse to join the union and pay membership dues.
For several decades, nonunion members have been expected to pay an agency fee to contribute their "fair share" of the union's activities. However, the growing "right to work" movement, which has been successful in passing similar laws in 24 states, argues that workers should not be forced to pay union dues or agency fees just because they work in a union shop.
The agency fee is supposed to deal with the problem of "free riders," or nonunion workers who reap the benefits of collective bargaining without paying for the related expenses.
The National Right to Work Committee says on its website that compulsory unionism in any form is "a contradiction of the right-to-work principle and the fundamental human right that the principle represents." The National Right to Work Committee also says it advocates that "every individual must have the right, but must not be compelled, to join a labor union."
Fahey and like-minded Catholic legal scholars argue that the Catholic social teaching principle of solidarity poses a responsibility on workers to pay for a labor union's expenses to represent their interests at the bargaining table.
"If you don't want to pay dues, but you want the benefits, that just doesn't follow," said Sister Monica McGloin, a Dominican Sister of Hope who is also a member of the Cincinnati Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice. Sister Monica said right-to-work laws are attempts to undermine and bust unions.
"The right-to-work movement tries to paint unions as an outside group, an enemy, as opposed to the union being the people who belong to the union," Sister Monica said.
In the Harris v. Quinn decision, the National Right to Work Foundation issued a news release quoting the lead plaintiff, Pam Harris, who said Illinois families can now relax that there will be "no third party intruding into the care we provide our disabled sons and daughters."
Catholic social teaching, going back to Pope Leo XIII's landmark 1891 encyclical Rerum Novarum (on capital and labor) has affirmed labor unions as indispensable to protecting workers' rights, guaranteeing their freedom to associate and fostering solidarity and subsidiarity.
Pope St. John Paul II also supported unions in Laborem Exercens (on human work) in 1981 and Centesimus Annus ("The Hundredth Year") in 1991.
Pope Benedict XVI, in his 2009 social encyclical Caritas in Veritate ("Charity in Truth"), wrote that "the promotion of workers' associations that can defend (workers') rights" had to be "honored today even more than in the past."
In those and other documents, the popes and bishops have said that unions have a responsibility to serve the common good of society, not just the interests of their workers.
Catholic social teaching on unions also recognizes that human beings are social and have obligations to one another, said Joseph Holland, a philosophy and religion professor at St. Thomas University in Maple Gardens, Florida.
"Catholic social teaching is a fundamental rejection of both right-wing [conservative] and left-wing liberal assumptions that the human person is autonomous. They are both in fundamental error from the viewpoint of natural law," Holland told OSV.
Joseph A. McCartin, associate professor of history and director of the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., suggested that the Supreme Court ruling "erodes the very concept of collective bargaining" in a way that runs counter to Catholic social teaching.
"The predominant view has always been that it is a very Catholic idea to believe everyone shares the costs of work undertaken on their behalf," McCartin told OSV.
Clayton Sinyai, a board member of the Catholic Labor Network, told OSV that the employer-worker relationship examined in Harris v. Quinn is a good example of what Harvard professor David Weil and others have called "fissuring."
Because of outsourcing, subcontracting and other modern employment arrangements, workers often no longer have one employer with whom to bargain under current legal structures.
If previous collective bargaining structures are becoming outdated or nullified by the courts, and taking seriously the Catholic social teaching on unions, then Sinyai said that "as Catholics, we are bound to seek other models to accomplish these ends."
Brian Fraga writes from Massachusetts.
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