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Mr. Robert S. McNamara, President of the World Bank, spoke of "absolute poverty" during his address to the Annual Meetings of the Bank and the Fund in Nairobi in 1973, as "a condition of life so degraded by disease, illiteracy, malnutrition, and squalor as to deny its victims basic human necessities." Absolute poverty, he said, was the lot of 40 per cent of the peoples of the developing countries. There was a marked shift in emphasis in the Bank's development policies following Mr. McNamara's speech at Nairobi. With this issue, Finance & Development begins a series of articles that will explain how the Bank is meeting the challenge of poverty in its member countries. The first article offers an overview of the change in lending policy of the Bank. Subsequent articles will highlight and explain the Bank's work in specific sectors and how it affects the poorest.
Finance & Development, June 1978
- Bank activity: Capital increase for IFC; Bank project performance is evaluated; Bank help for urban poor in Morocco; rural development in Cameroon gets IDA assistance; Bank loans and IDA credits in third quarter of fiscal year 1978
- Fund activity: Second Amendment of Articles of Agreement enters into force; quota increases under Sixth General Review; new valuation of SDR; summary of Fund transactions; Fleming Memorial Conference papers in book form; selected data on Fund holdings and commitments
- World economic recovery and international adjustment: The Managing Director expresses his personal views on the balance of payments adjustment process
- The World Bank and the world's poorest: I: A new series commencing in this issue will explain how the Bank is responding to the challenge of finding ways to reduce poverty in member countries
- Changing emphasis of the Bank's lending policies: The first article in the series The World Bank and the world's poorest; it reviews the evolution of thought that led to changes in the Bank's lending policies and discusses its implications for the future
- The Second Amendment of the Fund's Articles of Agreement: a general view, II: The second of two articles presenting the background to certain general aspects of the Second Amendment and a discussion of its contents and scope
- Chronology of international monetary reform: Important developments in the evolution of both the First and the Second Amendment of the Fund's Articles of Agreement
- World Bank goals in project lending: How the Bank can help countries further their development efforts
- Methods of assessing the longer-run equilibrium value of an exchange rate: A brief look at three methods that assist policymakers in their effort to identify and maintain realistic exchange rates
- Growth and equity in East Asia: A survey of the problem of equity in Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia, and policies that have been followed to ensure a broader distribution of the benefits of growth
- Planning and the budget process: an introduction: An operational framework for coordinating planning and budgeting activities in developing countries
- Insuring major civil works: After surveying the better-known coverages of major construction projects, the author suggests alternatives that could eliminate wastage and overlapping insurance protection
- Book notices
- Other books received
- Recent World Bank Publications
The World Bank and the world's poorest: I: A new series commencing in this issue will explain how the Bank is responding to the challenge of finding ways to reduce poverty in member countries
- International Monetary Fund. External Relations Dept.
- Published Date:
- June 1978

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SOPA Didn't Die, It Just Emigrated
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It's hard to believe that the heady times that saw SOPA's rise and fall are only a year and a half ago. Of course, SOPA didn't die, but was merely "delayed". But if you've ever wondered what happened to it, wonder no more; it emigrated to Russia, as TorrentFreak reports:
Aggressive new anti-piracy legislation that allows for sites to be rapidly blocked by ISPs upon allegations of copyright infringement passed through its final two readings in Russia's State Duma today. Lawmakers fast-tracked the controversial legislation despite intense opposition from Google and Yandex, Russia' biggest search engine. Following upper house and presidential approval, the law is expected to come into effect on August 1.
Its measures are extreme:
The proposals would see copyright holders filing lawsuits against sites carrying infringing content. Site owners would then be required to remove unauthorized content or links to the same within 72 hours. Failure to do so would result in their entire site being blocked by Internet service providers pending the outcome of a court hearing.
Not surprisingly, Russia's biggest Internet company, Yandex, is deeply worried by what this might mean in practice;
"This approach is technically illiterate and endangers the very existence of search engines, and any other Internet resources. This version of the bill is directed against the logic of the functioning of the Internet and will hit everyone -- not just internet users and website owners, but also the rightsholders," a spokesman for Yandex said in a statement.
That's a good summary of the problem with this and similar SOPA-like laws. Those proposing them believe, incorrectly, that it is possible to stop people sharing files online if the measures are harsh enough. At the most, that will simply encourage people to swap files on new sites still under the radar, or to exchange them in person using portable hard drives or high-capacity USBs.
But the collateral damage is serious: entire sites can be shut down because of one or two infringements, causing large numbers of people to lose access to their personal files; at the same time, startups will struggle with the disproportionate burden of policing their users, and high-tech investments will fall, put off by the unfavorable market conditions. Bringing in these kind of laws certainly won't get rid of infringing content online, but is likely to impoverish the online landscape in Russia, which is bad for Internet users, bad for Internet companies -- and bad for the whole economy there.
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|Writers Guild Strikes Over DVD and Download Money
|Monday, 05 November 2007
Writers Guild of America union today hit the picket line. After weeks
of negotiations and the expiration of the writer's contract last
Wednesday, thousands of the people who provide the plots, storylines
and jokes for your favorite movies and television shows are slated to
hit the picket lines on Monday.
This isn't your typical auto-worker or transportation worker strike, in
that most employed Hollywood writers are well-paid and enjoy many
workplace perks, compared to national standards. What the writers are
fighting for is a bigger cut of the monies that come in from home video
and downloaded content. It is not uncommon today to see a television
show be a moderate success on the airwaves, then become a very
profitable cult phenomenon on DVD. The off-color Family Guy on Fox was
actually canceled and then brought back to the network first-run
production, based on its success in syndication and on DVD. The main
sticking point is that the writers want to get paid more for their work
when it is sold in these relatively new venues.
The effect of a writers strike will be seen right away by many Americans. Daily TV shows rely on their writers to come up with witty lines and "punched up" copy. If you ever wondered just how funny John Stewart or Jay Leno really are – next week is the time to test them. Sitcoms and more complex programs often have as many as a dozen shows "in the can" and depending on the length of the pending strike, these shows can run out quickly, as can the sponsors, whose ad dollars make the shows worth creating.
There is a lot to lose for both sides. The members of the Writers Guild of America create an important element of a product that hundreds of millions of people enjoy each day, and the studios know that. At the same time, Hollywood is packed with up-and-coming writers who could potentially work as scabs. If the two parties can't find a middle ground in the negotiation, the studios may have no choice but to look to non-union talent to write their shows. Will they be as experienced? Not a chance. Would a young writer jump at a chance to write for a hit show? Bet on it – even with the threat of retaliation. Because in Hollywood, the truth remains that you are only as good as your last hit and if new writers can get it done in this town, they will have work for a long time to come.
Insiders suggest that scabs were not used in the 1988 WGA strike and likely wont widely be used in the 2007 strike because many of the directors of the shows being made today are or were members of the WGA themselves. Also reality show writers were absorbed into the Editors Guild thus many of those shows can continue to be made despite the strike.


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BOSTON, Mass. – Led by a career-high 24 points from freshman Lauren Perra (Taunton, Mass.) women's basketball (4-9, 1-3 Little East) notched their first conference win of the season as they defeated Plymouth State University (2-10, 0-4 Little East) by the final score of 64-43 Tuesday evening in the Clark Athletic Center.
Perra, fueled the Beacons balanced offense with her 8-of-18 shooting, which included three 3-pointers, and a perfect 5-of-5 showing at the line. Also playing a major part in the win was junior Teresa Pina (Boston, Mass.) who notched her first collegiate double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds. Kirsten Morrison (North Reading, Mass.) also managed a double-double as the 6'2" center recorded 11 points and 11 boards. Senior Molly Rattigan (Dorchester, Mass.) was the game's leading rebounder with 13.
For the Panthers they saw Colleen O'Hara finish with a team-best 17 points and eight rebounds. Krystin Corliss finished second on the team in scoring with nine points as she was 3-for-8 from the floor, 2-for-3 from behind the arc, and 1-for-2 at the line. Defensively Michaela Galvin tallied five of the Panthers 14 steals, and also handed four assists.
In the opening minutes to the two teams were battling for control of the lead and the early momentum. Plymouth State took an early lead following an O'Hara 3-pointer, but that deficit was quickly erased due to a 12-0 run by the Beacons. Fueling the run was Pina who dropped in six points during the offensive spark.
Down but not out, the Panthers quickly clawed their way back into the game retaking the lead with less than six minutes before the half. Scoring the then go-ahead basket was Kellie Walsh off of a Tiffany Lewis offensive rebound.
UMass Boston would put a stop to the Panthers run with a Perra 3-pointer with less than six minutes left in the half. Her basket would spark another Beacons run that saw UMass enter the halftime break with a six point lead.
It was after the break, that the Beacons really began to fire on all cylinders. Through the first 10 minutes of play, the score remained close but with the Beacons firmly in control of the scoreboard. In the final seven minutes of the half is when things really took off for UMass Boston, as they pushed their lead to double-figures. That late push would seal the Beacons first conference win of the season.
Women's basketball returns to action on Thursday when they travel to Bridgewater State University for a 7:30 p.m. non-conference game. The Panthers will be in action on Saturday when they Western Connecticut State University at 1 p.m.


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Did you see Katy Perry almost throw a Coke in fellow-judge Kara DioGuardi's face last night? These guest judges bring their own big, quirky personalities. Look out tonight Simon Cowell, because no doubt Joe Jonas is gunning for you and he's armed with his own cola product.
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State of the Union
You know American politics is all about back-room deals and sneaky back-stabbing. But on this magical night its all about hugs, smiles and double-digit standing ovations. Mandatory viewing not just because of the serious state of affairs in the country, but also because its on every major network with serious reach into cable-land.
Major networks and ABC at 9
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A handsome racketeer seduces the DA's daughter for revenge, then falls in love.
Paroled gangster Johnny Eager pretends to be an honest taxi driver, but actually runs a large gambling racket. Leaving the office of his parole officer, Mr. Burns, Johnny encounters society girl Lisbeth Bard. They are attracted to each other, but after Johnny leaves, the skeptical Lisbeth goads Burns into paying a surprise visit to Johnny. Although he supposedly lives with his cousin, Johnny actually lives in luxurious quarters at a closed dog track. After being tipped off by someone in Burns's office, though, Johnny arrives at his cousin's modest apartment just in time. He becomes even more intrigued with Lisbeth, who is the opposite of his current girlfriend, Garnet. Later, at the track, Johnny begins to suspect that Lew Rankin, a childhood friend, is cheating on him and has him followed. That night Johnny and his underling, Jeff Hartnett, a brilliant, but cynical alcoholic, check up on Lew at Tony Luce's gambling house. Johnny is surprised to find Lisbeth, whose drunken escort owes Tony money, in the office. After Tony confirms Johnny's suspicions about Lew, Johnny leaves with Lisbeth. Late that night, when Johnny takes Lisbeth home, he learns that her stepfather is John Benson Farrell, the crime busting district attorney who is keeping the dog track from reopening. Farrell and Jimmy Courtney, an aristocrat who loves Lisbeth but recognizes her need for excitement, warn Johnny about hurting her, but he pretends to be just an honest parolee. The next morning, Johnny sends Garnet to Florida, lying to her that he will join her later. Jeff chastises Johnny for his cold-blooded treatment of Garnet and says that the only reason Johnny keeps him around is that "even Johnny Eager has to have one friend." Later, Farrell comes to the track to threaten Johnny and says that he would do anything to protect his daughter.
One night, Lisbeth visits Johnny and makes him admit that he loves her. Just then, Julio, one of Johnny's henchmen, comes in, brandishing a gun. Johnny knocks it away, and in a struggle, yells for Lisbeth to pick it up. Fearing for Johnny's life, she shoots Julio, then becomes hysterical when she realizes that she has killed him. After Johnny rushes her out of his apartment, Julio gets up, joking about his acting skills. Johnny admits to Jeff that he feels badly about Lisbeth's obvious pain but thinks that she will soon get over it. Later, he and Jeff crash a poker party at Bill Halligan's, a politician on the take. Pretending to be drunk, Johnny goes into a bedroom to sleep, then sneaks out the fire escape, meets Lew, kills him, then goes back to the poker game. Soon Farrell goes to see Johnny and tells him that Lisbeth has been in a state of shock. Seeing his opportunity, Johnny says that Lisbeth killed Julio, but he will keep things quiet if the track can reopen. Feeling that he has no other choice, Farrell acquiesces. On opening night, Johnny runs into Mae Blythe, an old girlfriend who is now happily married to a policeman. As a favor, she pleads with Johnny to use his influence to have her husband, who wears badge 711, transferred back to a beat closer to home. Johnny says he cannot help her, even though it was Johnny who had her honest husband removed from his old beat because he caused problems for Johnny's rackets. Back in the apartment, Courtney agrees to give Johnny $500,000 in cash if he will close the track and go away with Lisbeth.
When Jeff tells Johnny that he does not understand because Courtney is acting unselfishly, Johnny slugs him. Jeff leaves, but soon returns because, he says, he is weak. After apologizing, Johnny takes Jeff with him while he visits Lisbeth. Seeing how distraught she is, Johnny begins to understand what love and decency are. When she declares that she will give herself up after Johnny's parole is over, he tries to tell her about the ruse, but she thinks he is merely being kind. After saying that he truly does love her, he leaves and tells Jeff that he plans to bring Julio to her. Realizing how dangerous the situation is for Johnny, Jeff tries to dissuade him, but Johnny soon finds Julio at Halligan's. Johnny calls Courtney and tells him to bring Lisbeth to him, then tells the reluctant Jeff to get loudly drunk and go bar-hopping. When Lisbeth and Courtney arrive, Johnny informs her that Julio will be arriving soon, then tells her to go to Courtney after they split up. Because she becomes hysterical and says Johnny is lying that he no longer loves her, Johnny slugs her, and after she passes out says "so what if I was." He then tells Jimmy to get her away and never tell her what he just said. After they drive off, Halligan and his men come outside and have a deadly shootout with Johnny, who is then mortally wounded by a policeman. Jeff returns and takes the dying Johnny in his arms. When the policeman, who wears badge 711, asks who he just shot, a grief-stricken Jeff says, "this guy could have climbed the highest mountain in the world if he had just started up the right one."
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van Heflin really got me with his eruption of emotion. the man must have been runnin with the devil in order to do it. he gave his friend fair warning... MORE>
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This is an awesome dessert that you should definitely try. Everyone raved about it while they ate it. It is SO simple!
Here is what you need....
12 kiwis (ripe)
1 cup of sugar (less if you like sorbets a little tarter)
a blender or food processer
an ice cream freezer
Peel the kiwis and blend them with the sugar. Pour into your ice cream freezer and freeze for about 45 minutes or until icy. Scoop into covered freezer dishes and freeze for an hour or so. Enjoy!


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BALTIMORE – After 16 straight road contests to open its 2014 campaign, the UMBC softball team is set to host a doubleheader against Rhode Island for its home-opener on Tuesday, March 11 at the UMBC Softball Field.
The Retrievers are off to a tremendous start, posting a 12-4 mark for its best start since the 2010 season. UMBC took three-of-four from UMES over the weekend, including the Retrievers' first-ever perfect game from freshman pitcher Kelly Lane (Albany, N.Y./Colonie Central) in the second game on Saturday. Also reaching milestones over the weekend were senior Caitlin Chance (Easton, Pa./Easton) and junior Taylor Hall (Cosby, Va/Cosby). Chance registered her 100th career hit in the second inning of the series finale, while Hall moved into a tie with Stevie Shore ('06) for ninth place on UMBC's all-time home runs list.
Freshman pitcher Jessica Holte (Ashland, Va./Atlee) remained unbeaten over the weekend, picking up two more victories in the series to improve to 8-0 on the season. Holte is one win away from entering the top-10 at UMBC for wins as a freshman.
The Retrievers are batting a combined .309 on the season and have four batters hitting over .350, led by Hall's .431 average. Senior Chelsea Bertoglio (Laguna Hills, Calif./Laguna Hills/Saddleback College) is adding a .404 average, with four doubles, two home runs and 13 RBI. In the leadoff position, sophomore Danielle O'Neill (Lothian, Md./Southern) leads the team in walks and ranks second on the team in on-base percentage (.469).
Rhode Island (1-8) has dropped three straight heading into Tuesday, including a 4-0 loss to Delaware and a 9-1 loss to Longwood on Saturday at the Longwood Invitational. Junior Megan Congro scored the lone run of the day for the Rams on a sacrifice fly. Senior Jocelyn Mattison leads the offense with a .318 batting average. Her seven hits is a team-best and she has driven in one run. Congro and freshman Marylynn Muldowney have each driven in a pair of runs on the season. Senior Sam Bedore has the lone win the in the circle for Rhode Island and has fanned a team-best 13 batters.


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Story so far: Paris Saint-Germain FC
Lundi 10 décembre 2012
Résumé de l'article
Dark horses for many before the campaign began, Paris Saint-Germain FC now look like genuine contenders after seeing off all comers to top Group A with room to spare.
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Fiercely ambitious having gained a place back at Europe's top table, Paris Saint-Germain FC have so far lived up to expectations in the French capital. Spearheaded by marquee summer signing Zlatan Ibrahimović and led by two-time European Cup winner Carlo Ancelotti, PSG have looked perfectly at home and head for the UEFA Champions League round of 16 in buoyant mood.
Story so far
PSG's return to the group stage after an eight-year absence has been an unmitigated success. They have racked up five wins out of six and scored 14 goals – a tally bettered only by Real Madrid CF, FC Bayern München and Chelsea FC – to clinch top spot in Group A at a canter.
Ancelotti's charges were imperious at home, scoring four times against FC Dynamo Kyiv and GNK Dinamo Zagreb, before securing the win they needed against FC Porto to beat the Portuguese side to first place. The highlight was provided by Ibrahimović, whose virtuoso performance against Dinamo Zagreb – in which he expertly set up all four goals – had the Parc des Princes in raptures. The narrow loss at Porto on matchday two has been the only blemish.
Pivotal moment
It had been a long wait for the PSG supporters and there was a degree of apprehension in the air before kick-off on matchday one. How would the Ligue 1 side cope in the UEFA Champions League after almost a decade away? Any doubts swiftly dissipated, however, the moment Ibrahimović stepped up and calmly converted a 19th-minute penalty to get the campaign up and running. Five victories and 13 goals later, nobody was questioning the Parisians' place among Europe's elite.
Key player
Ancelotti was keen to sign players with European experience in the summer and in Ibrahimović he appears to have captured the perfect guide for his relatively young side. Not only has the 31-year-old inspired those around him with his obvious natural talent and coolness in front of goal, he has also excelled as a link player, often dropping into midfield to offer the likes of Ezequiel Lavezzi and Jérémy Ménez the opportunity to run in behind. That he contributed two goals and five assists – more than any other player in the competition – provides evidence of Ibrahimović's all-round contribution.
Rising star
Lining up alongside the likes of Thiago Silva, Ibrahimović and Lavezzi in a UEFA Champions League game at the age of 17 would be a daunting prospect for most, but Adrien Rabiot looked totally at ease on his competition debut against Dinamo Zagreb. Strong in the challenge and composed on the ball, the teenage midfielder has forced his way in to Ancelotti's plans this season and showed the Italian he is most definitely one for the future with a mature, dynamic display on matchday four.
Ibrahimović's matchday one goal against Dynamo Kyiv made him the first player to score for six different clubs in the UEFA Champions League: AFC Ajax, Juventus, FC Internazionale Milano, FC Barcelona, AC Milan and PSG.
"To win the group and finish with 15 points is a superb performance. It shows that we have the quality you need to do well in this competition."
PSG goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu reflects on a job well done.


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Granny's Past and a Baby Bates? Downton Abbey Season 5 Scoop
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Last year, Downton Abbey went through a transitional season dealing with major loss but also laying the groundwork for what could be a very intriguing fifth season. Before the series returns stateside on Sunday, Jan. 4 on PBS' Masterpiece, the cast… Read more


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I have had my Dvorak TouchStream LP sitting in my desk drawer for a few years. I used to use it, but several years ago I switched to mostly using a laptop, and then just a regular apple keyboard in Dvorak layout.
I love my TouchStream, but since I haven't used it in a while, I figured it's best to send it along to someone who really wants to use it (as it was intended), instead of it languishing in my desk. I plugged it in and checked the functions, all perfect. I have the latest versions of all of the software and documentation if you need it. I can zip it up and send it to you.
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After vanishing for almost 20 years from Penang Property Scene, Tan Sri Vincent Tan of Berjaya Group is finally back again in Penang.
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I think Vincent Tan is planning big again in Penang and certainly if he is only building low rise condominium, Bungalow, Semi D together with low medium cost housing according to The Edge, he has no choice but to sell the future high cost houses for at least RM600-700 per square feet!!
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stage of the illness. For example, if
neurosyphilis is present, you will need to receive
antibiotics for 10 days to 2 weeks.
Treatment with penicillin cures most cases of syphilis in any
stage. Antibiotics prevent further complications of
syphilis but may not reverse damage that has already occurred.
A follow-up exam and a blood test for cure should be done at
6 and 12 months after the antibiotics are given (and may be done at 24 months
after latent syphilis) to be sure the infection is cured.
If human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
was also present at the time of treatment, follow-up exams and blood tests
should be done at 3, 6, 9, 12, and 24 months.1
Syphilis passed to a baby from the mother (congenital syphilis)
may be prevented if the woman is treated before the 16th to 18th weeks of
her pregnancy. Treatment after 16 to 18 weeks will cure the infection and stop the
damage to the baby. But it may not reverse damage already caused by the
All medicines have side effects. But many people don't feel the side effects, or they are able to deal with them. Ask your pharmacist about the side effects of each medicine you take. Side effects are also listed in the information that comes with your medicine.
Here are some important things to think about:
Call 911 or other emergency services right away if you have:
Call your doctor if you have:
Common side effects of this medicine include:
A Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction is a fairly common reaction to
antibiotic treatment of syphilis that involves fever and headache. It may occur
up to 8 hours after the first treatment of early syphilis. The reason the Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction occurs is not clear. But
it may be caused by the toxins released from the syphilis bacteria as they are
destroyed by antibiotics. A Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction is not the same as an
allergic reaction to penicillin.
See Drug Reference for a full list of side effects. (Drug Reference is not available in all systems.)
Antibiotic treatment can cure syphilis. And it can prevent complications.
The complications of tertiary-stage or congenital syphilis may not be reversed
with treatment. But the progression of the disease will be stopped.
Penicillin is the preferred drug for treating syphilis. And penicillin is the standard therapy for the treatment
of neurosyphilis, congenital syphilis, or syphilis acquired or detected during
pregnancy. But other antibiotics (such as ceftriaxone) may be used.
Medicine is one of the many tools your doctor has to treat a health problem. Taking medicine as your doctor suggests will improve your health and may prevent future problems. If you don't take your medicines properly, you may be putting your health (and perhaps your life) at risk.
There are many reasons why people have trouble taking their medicine. But in most cases, there is something you can do. For suggestions on how to work around common problems, see the topic Taking Medicines as Prescribed.
If you are pregnant, breast-feeding, or planning to get pregnant, do not use any medicines unless your doctor tells you to. Some medicines can harm your baby. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, herbs, and supplements. And make sure that all your doctors know that you are pregnant, breast-feeding, or planning to get pregnant.
Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It's also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take.
Complete the new medication information form (PDF)(What is a PDF document?) to help you understand this medication.
CitationsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (2010). Syphilis section of Sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines, 2010. MMWR, 59(RR-12): 1–110. Available online: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5912a1.htm?s_cid=rr5912a1_w.
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text: Westeros #1 Posted April 4, 2014 We've been so busy these last weeks—with getting things ready for this new season, arranging the new server setup to handle the traffic load that we expect this season, and so on—that the thought of writing a season 4 early impressions piece, based on our viewing of the first three episodes (courtesy of HBO), never really crossed our minds. It was what we had done in past seasons, certainly, but each season seems to leave us busier and busier.However, we had enough requests for our impressions that we decided to throw something together… but unlike the previous, written ones, this is a video that we've thrown up on Youtube. You can find it over at our Feature page, along with a great deal of other features we've done over the years, or you can see it below. These are basically spoiler-free general impressions, where we mull over various things that we felt were worth mulling over. For those who want hardcore spoilers, this will likely just be an exercise in frustration, so beware!read on >>>Visit the Site! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Lipscomb's Lady Bisons won their first match of the season, defeating Austin Peay State 3-1 Tuesday night at the Dunn Center in Clarksville.
The Lady Bisons also ended Austin Peay's win streak at four matches. The Lady Bisons raised their record to 1-3.
Sophomore middle blocker Alex Kelly recorded 16 kills, her fourth match high of the season. She also added nine blocks and four service aces.
"Alex has done a great job of stepping up when we need her," said Lipscomb coach Brandon Rosenthal. "This match was a great example of what she is able to do offensively and defensively. She set the tone for us with her blocks."
The Lady Bisons won the first set 25-23, lost set two 29-27 and then won set t here 25-12 and set four 25-22.
"The fourth set was not as close as the score might indicate," Rosenthal said. "In the first and second sets we didn't finish points. We would have a three-or-four-point lead but we couldn't build on them."
Sophomore outside hitter Katie Bradley recorded her first double-double of the season and the second for the team with 14 kills and 10 digs. Junior middle blocker Amy Trykowski added 11 kills and a .444 hitting percentage.
"Katie had a slow start," Rosenthal said. "After set two we had a good talk. I told her just to relax and to go out and play.
"She is making the move from the right side to outside hitter. She has to fill a bigger role."
Defensively, senior libero Sarah Snider made 19 digs. Senior defensive specialist Jessica Turner added 12. Junior opposite Erin Pierce chipped in with 11.
"Sarah did an awesome job," Rosenthal said. "She would rather play on the front row, but she has been a big help in the back.
"Jess Turner did a great job on the back row with both her passing and her defense. As a team we did a better job of distributing the ball."
The Lady Bisons head to Murfreesboro Friday to face Middle Tennessee, ranked No. 15 in the AVCA poll, and Loyola Marymount. They will play Florida International on Saturday.


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text: Welcome back to Crap Email From A Dude, where the names are made up but the 24-point signature files and commensurately-inflated senses of self-importance are real! Marcel met Lidia in a theology class and he asked her to a dance. She accepted, and he thew in a trip to meet his parents in the suburbs as a bonus. On the way, he talked about "him. And his life. And his future. His parents lived in the middle of nowhere - I started wondering if I would be kidnapped." No such luck! They went to the dance. It was "uneventful." Well, that's how she saw things anyway…as this email displays, no two people can ever really experience the same narrative. Lidia broke things off after learning about his criminal record, but she owes a debt of gratitude to Marcel, who in the space of two dates taught her the enduring lesson: there was never a case of self-loathing so bad it interfered with a dude's central self-obsession! (Or, for that matter, inspired a spell check.)


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NEW YORK, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- New York costume shops said their most in-demand get-ups this Halloween season have thus far been costumes based on actor Charlie Sheen.
Robert McCorkle, 39, manager of the Abracadabra Super Store, said eight of his 12 Sheen masks, which come with sports coats and thin ties, have already been rented out at $65 each, the New York Daily News reported Thursday.
Costume shop Ricky's NYC said a costume dubbed "The Charlie," which includes a mask and a black-and-white shirt similar to one often seen on Sheen, has already garnered interest from patrons and Halloween Adventure marketing director Melody Bleak said the store's Sheen mask is expected to be a top item.
"We have a full latex mask, we have the shirt that says 'winning,'" he said. "It's going to be very hot this year."


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Athletes who register for 2020 IRONMAN Australia or 2020 IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie on or before 11.59pm, August 11, 2019 are eligible to defer their entry into the corresponding 2021 event free of charge. All deferral requests will be honoured until 11.59pm, March 19, 2020 regardless of the reason for deferral. The deferral may only be used once. Athletes who elect to defer their entries forfeit any partial refund or insurance refund. Deferrals are only available for individual entries and not for relay teams.
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Athletes who register for 2020 IRONMAN Australia on or before 11.59pm August 11, 2019 may elect to pay via a three-part payment plan. Athletes will be charged three instalments. To elect the payment plan, an athlete needs to register under the "Payment Plan" category during the first 90 days of general entries being available and make the initial payment. All three payments must be completed for an athlete to race – partial payments will not be refunded or honoured as race entries. Athletes electing the payment plan may also utilize the deferral option or transfer option once all three payments have been completed. *NOTE: Payment Plan Option will use tier 3 pricing. In the event that general entry pricing moves to tier 4, payment one of the payment plan will increase to reflect tier 4 pricing.
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The Critically Acclaimed "Rescue Me" Available on Crackle October 1
Complete series will be presented in phases through early 2013
CULVER CITY, Calif., Sept. 18, 2012 -- Crackle, the multi-platform entertainment network, announced today that the iconic and critically acclaimed, drama series "Rescue Me", will be added to Crackle's extensive content line-up beginning Monday, October 1st. Starring Denis Leary as a veteran fireman in post-9/11 New York City, the Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) -nominated series that concluded in 2011 will be released in its entirety with seasons rolling out through March 2013. Crackle is the first multi-platform network to present the entire series free to viewers.
Released monthly, the seven seasons of "Rescue Me" will be available on Crackle starting with seasons one and two on October 1, 2012. The remaining seasons will roll out and be available in the following timeframes:
November '12: Seasons 1, 2, 3
December '12: Seasons 3, 4
January '13: Seasons 4, 5
February '13: Seasons 5, 6, 7
March '13: Seasons 6, 7
"Rescue Me" joins Crackle's library of full-length TV episodes with additional popular series including "Married... With Children" and "The Three Stooges," along with thousands of anime episodes. The series also joins Crackle's acclaimed portfolio of original content including the recently announced thriller "Chosen," starring and executive produced by Milo Ventimiglia and the long-form anthology series "The Unknown," starring Dominic Monaghan. This collection complements Crackle's popular on-demand movie selection including DONNIE BRASCO, WE OWN THE NIGHT, SILENT HILL and ULTRAVIOLET, among many more.
Crackle is the only service offering hundreds of TV series and Hollywood movies full-length, unedited, on demand and 100% free across multiple platforms and services. In late August 2012, the award-winning app, with over 11 million mobile downloads since its launch in the spring of 2011, was made available on Windows Phones, Barnes & Noble's NOOK Tablet devices and on Amazon's Kindle Fire. Additional platforms include Sony PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 game consoles; Sony Internet TV, Blu-ray players and BRAVIA televisions; Roku streaming players; Android phones and tablets; and the iPhone, iPad and iPod, among others. The service is free to download and offers unlimited free viewing of all the movies, TV series and Crackle original programming available on Crackle.com.
Crackle, Inc.
Crackle, Inc. is a multi-platform next-generation video entertainment network that distributes digital content including original series and full-length traditional programming from Sony Pictures' vast library of television series and feature films in addition to the libraries of other studios. Crackle is one of the fastest growing entertainment destinations on the Internet, mobile and over-the-top devices, offering audiences high-quality programming in a variety of genres, including comedy, action, sci-fi, horror and music. Crackle reaches an impressive audience through its diverse online and mobile distribution network. Visit Crackle's site at www.crackle.com or find Crackle on Facebook at www.facebook.com/crackle.


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In order to help people from foreign universities (international exchange coordinators, academic staff and students), it seems appropriate to provide a brief description of the French higher education system
Higher education in France is a two-component system consisting of universities and Grandes Écoles.
The latter mainly specialise in Science and Business Management. The system has been directly inherited from the political and economic history of the country. All students who wish to enter university in France are required to pass the baccalauréat (final examinations at the end of secondary education in France, at which time a student is normally 18 years old). Those students who would like to enter one of the Grande Écoles must in addition pass a highly selective, competitive entrance examination known as the concours. To this end, the majority of them spend their first two university years in preparatory classes known as Classes Préparatoires aux Grandes Écoles, or CPGE for short, which prepare them for the concours exams. In the CPGE, the future students of the Grandes Écoles take intensive courses (a heavy timetable of small classes, individual tutorials and tests) mainly in mathematics, physics, chemistry and natural sciences (biology, geology).
Admission to the CPGE is a national process and only 20% of applicants are successful. The time spent studying in the preparatory classes corresponds to 120 ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System).
Admission to the ENSG Ingénieur degree programme is made through different selection procedures, and only the top 20 to 40% of candidates are accepted at ENSG. An ENSG "Ingénieur" can therefore be considered as being among the top 10% Geoscience students in France.
Students at the Grandes Écoles follow a three-year study programme (equivalent to 180 ECTS credits). ENSG is one of the Ecoles Nationales Supérieures d'Ingénieur - the Grandes Écoles that award degrees in Engineering and Applied Sciences.
These schools place great emphasis on economics, business, management and foreign language training, industry work-placements, and research-based training.
Graduates of the Ecoles Nationales Supérieures d'Ingénieur are conferred the title of Ingénieur. The award of this degree is authorized and regulated, according to precise criteria and guidelines, by the Commission des Titres d'Ingénieur, an independent body which was established by French law in 1934.
Two intermediate-level degrees are conferred on student-engineers at ENSG: the Bachelor en sciences de l'ingénieur at the end of Semester 6 (180 ECTS and equivalent to European level B) and the Gradué en ingénierie at the end of Semester 8.
The academic programme at ENSG is organised into semesters worth 30 ECTS each, totalling 180 ECTS for the complete course. Added to the 120 ECTS obtained prior to entry to ENSG, the diplôme d'Ingénieur ENSG therefore corresponds to 300 ECTS, i.e. a Masters degree.
An Ingénieur of the Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Géologie is therefore someone who has obtained the national diplôme d'Ingénieur, which corresponds to 5 years of study at higher education level. They have completed an introduction into, and by, research. For this reason, the university grade of "Master" is now conferred on all French "Ingénieurs". This distinction is stated on the degree certificate.
The Masters degree allows students to begin doctoral-level studies (PhD). It is therefore remarkable to note that, though they receive only 5.4% of the higher education students in France, the grandes écoles and their associated laboratories produce 20% of the country's doctoral theses.
Grade conversions
The ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) conversion scale, which is recommended for use in the European Union:
|Mark /20
|Corresponding ECTS Grade
|16 - 20
|A: Excellent – Outstanding results with only minor shortcomings
|15 - <16
|B: Very Good – Above average results despite some shortcomings
|14 - <15
|C: Good – Good results in general but with some notable deficiencies
|13 - <14
|D: Satisfactory – Satisfactory results but containing significant deficiencies
|12 - <13
|E: Pass – The results fulfil the minimum criteria
|4 - <12
|FX: Insufficient – Further work is required for the award of credit
|0 - <4
F: Insufficient – Considerable further work is required
Test comparison with the GPA (Grade Point Average) system, widely used in North America:
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|14 - 15
|13 - 14
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Debka File has a fascinating account of diplomatic progress in the Persian Gulf: "On the quiet, Washington has made important strides in the bid to assemble an Arab-Muslim coalition for its war effort. Egypt and Saudi Arabia were the first to climb on board." Debka File reports that Egypt has turned its Cairo West military base over to the US war command, while American warships are freely traversing the Suez Canal. Meanwhile, "the Saudi Prince Sultan air base northeast of Riyadh is now an American forward base for air raids over southern Iraq." But the chief coup is enlisting Iran in support of the effort against Iraq. Debka File claims that "Months of laborious bargaining have produced a secret US-Iran military cooperation agreement for the operation to overthrow Saddam's regime." Debka reports that Iran has already inserted special forces into Iraq, and that when Iraq's foreign minister traveled to Tehran yesterday seeking support against the US, he was coldly rebuffed. Debka evaluates the current Persian Gulf coalition as "weightier than the one which confronted Iraq in 1991."
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Microsoft's New Antivirus: Free, But Not Terrific
Microsoft is not successful in every software market they enter. Anti-malware is a market they have never seriously competed in and last November they withdrew, for a second time, from the consumer AV space.
But the more important part of that withdrawal announcement was that they would return, this time with a free product, at the time code-named Morro. The official name for that product is Microsoft Security Essentials and the public beta test version of it will be available for download from Microsoft starting June 23 at about 9am PDT from http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials. Generally availability is scheduled for later this calendar year.
Our Neil Rubenking has tested the beta and calls it basically good, not great. It has average malware removal, the download of the signatures took a long time and it took up more disk space that he liked, but there was a lot that he did like about it.
There was a time when a move like this would have brought protesters out and lawyers filing briefs in Federal court, but times have changed. True, since the Security Essentials announcement I have received some contact from other anti-malware vendors, mostly arguing that Microsoft's offering is second- or third-rate and not innovative, and this may be true. I think it may actually be intentional
Microsoft's motivations for releasing a free anti-malware product are different from AVG's or Panda's or Avira's. Those companies really want a foot in the door to get you to upgrade and also to use their free product for visibility. Microsoft isn't trying to sell anything here except Windows. Their free anti-malware is meant to protect the Windows "ecosystem," to reduce the number of unprotected systems out there. The point is for people not to have an excuse not to be protected.
Already they have no such excuse. There are numerous free products and let's do them the favor of assuming they are at least as good at their jobs as Microsoft's. And yet lots of people who need protection run without it. Free AV from a company with the visibility of Microsoft could have a positive impact on malware protection at the macro level. Time will tell, but I have to figure this is a good thing for us all.
Originally posted on the PCMag.com security blog, Security Watch.


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Global Warming has been in the news for years now. It's a regular topic of conversation among scientists and politicians. Barbara Kingsolver's latest novel, Flight Behavior, tackles the subject in terms of everyday folk, specifically through the story of one southern family. As is typical of her books, the plot takes place in Appalachia country in a fictitious place called Feathertown, TN. The book's main character, Dellarobia Turnbow, is on the brink of a marital affair when she literally walks upon a huge cloud of monarch butterflies. It's more than just a cloud; it's a whole mountainside that's aglow in orange flame-like visuals.
What Dellarobia and others in town soon find out is that the bulk of the world's monarch butterfly population that usually migrates to Mexico has migrated further north this year to Feathertown, TN, right on Dellarobia's family's land. These small fluttering insects create quite a flurry among residents in Feathertown and even attract out-of-towners. The influx of these winged insects tests community members' personal relationships, sense of safety, faith, and opinions of science. It's a good story, well-written, but more than just that, it's an opportunity to notice global warming's effect on your own life. In the wake of the recent storm Sandy, it might a topic of interest to all of us right now.


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A friend is into John Deere tractors big time. I mean REALLY big time! Green truck, green JD cap, green JD jacket, green whatever, etc. You get the idea. He showed me a photo of a new JD tractor that operates without a driver. It's all GPS controlled. There's no controls for an on-board operator or driver. You sit at your kitchen table in your jammies with a cup of coffee and your laptop and control everything from there. You could till the fields or plant all night without missing a minutes sleep. Say someone tries to steal your tractor? It ain't gona' happen! Someone tries to tamper with it, it shuts itself down and calls you, "Help! Some fool is trying to steal me! Help, come quick!"
Cool, right? Now let's go one step further. What if BMW or Harley or whoever developed something like this? You can sit at your kitchen table and go for a virtual ride using your camera on the front to see the sights and a camera out back to see where you just came from. Think of it this way, no more speeding tickets, no more riding in the rain, no more cold paws for not having hand warmers, no more sore butt, no more packing and unpacking. You could go on Iron Butt rallys without loosing the sleep. Maybe a couple of IB's back to back. Your GPS controlled bike could go to rallys without you bothering to leave the house. You could get your grass cut. Go to little league games and yell at the umpire without missing the rally. No more packing and unpacking, setting up camp in a wind storm or breaking camp in the rain. The MOA office could be run via GPS! No more full time staff. The possibilities are endless. Yes, I know you are going to say all this snow and cold weather has me in delusions. Probably. Bob as in 1964R60/2Bob


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This year will be the celebration of the 29th Annual Winston-Salem Jaycees Downtown Holiday Parade. The parade will be Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 5:00 pm and will be followed by the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Twas time for the holiday parade, and all through the city,
shiny new floats were ready, shimmering and pretty.
The Winston-Salem Jaycees have planned the event with great care,
In hopes that every one of you will choose to be there.
Young dancers were nestled all snug in their beds,
Unable to sleep, rehearsing the new routine over and over in their heads.
Boy Scouts ironed their uniforms, young musicians shined their instruments,
while local businesses and non-profits admired their floats with great contentment.
The next day, out on 4th Street there arose such a clatter,
Everyone gathered downtown to see what was the matter.
The Jaycees organized the participants in a flash,
Down the parade route they began to dash.
Maybe this year we'll again have falling snow
To add a touch of magic and tickle your nose.
We hope that you will want to join us and volunteer,
To bring to the city boundless holiday cheer.
We have new float competitions, a coloring contest too,
and endless entertainment that will astound you.
Joyful children's eyes will sparkle once again when their day is made
As Santa waves to them in the Winston-Salem Jaycees Downtown Holiday Parade.


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Asked by John H., Georgia
I suffered a pretty serious compound fracture to my ankle last year, followed by an infection, five surgeries, three rounds of IV treatment with PICC lines, hyperbaric oxygen treatment, and now physical therapy and oral antibiotics. I feel like I've let my family, my company and myself down. I find it hard to concentrate and my limited mobility makes everything worse. I am in constant pain (bone-on-bone in the ankle) and even though the infection is finally gone, I find that an alarming amount of my thoughts are related to doing away with myself. When I was really hurt, I had getting better to look forward to. Now that I am there (sort of) it isn't that much better. Right now my life seems pretty joyless. Is this typical for a Type A after an injury? Should I be (even more) worried?
Mental Health Expert
Dr. Charles Raison
Emory University Medical School
Dear John,
I am really sorry to hear of your difficulties. I've recently had a close family member undergo a prolonged period of chronic pain, so I am especially sensitive to your situation. Until one has experienced the horror of prolonged physical pain, its endless, grinding hours and sense of hopeless eternity, one cannot understand how easy it is to become clinically depressed.
I am very concerned about your suicidal thoughts, but know also that these types of thoughts are very common at the bad crossroads where physical and emotional pain meet.
Let me make some practical recommendations aimed at improving your situation. First, it is absolutely imperative that you get treatment for your depression ASAP. In addition to the grave danger posed by suicidal thoughts, emotional pain has been shown in study after study to worsen the perception of physical pain.
Scientists have shown that the brain uses the same areas to register both types of pain -- essentially treating them as being to a large degree equivalent -- which may explain why physical pain so often produces depression and why depression worsens physical pain.
One particular class of antidepressant, called serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, or SNRIs, has been shown to help reduce several types of physical pain in addition to treating depression. Although your type of post-fracture-related pain has not been studied, you might still receive some relief from your physical pain in addition to the depression with this type of antidepressant.
Your pain might also benefit from treating with either gabapentin or pregabalin, both of which affect a type of calcium channel. In the case of my family member who has recently struggled with chronic pain, use of one of these calcium channel agents and an antidepressant has significantly improved her situation both physically and emotionally.
Just as treating your depression will help with the physical pain, continuing to do all you can to improve the physical pain will help greatly with your depression. One word of caution here, however, is that standard "pain pills" (officially known as opiates), while providing short-term benefit, may actually make pain worse over the long term and can also worsen depression.
For this reason, I strongly recommend trying very hard to avoid a taking an opiate on a regular basis if possible. If you are already taking opiates regularly, I recommend talking with your doctor about any potential behavioral/physical therapy type interventions that might help you reduce your need for these medications.
Finally, it is probably harder for Type A (that is driven, focused) individuals to cope with the way bad pain brings life to a crashing halt. The trick, and it's not an easy one, is to use your Type A nature to your benefit by exploring ways you can optimally re-engage with your life despite your pain.
Not only will this give you at least a portion of your life back, but studies have shown that not focusing on pain actually reduces its intensity.
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Chef's Roundtable story: Sweet, sweet corn
Chef's Roundtable
When you're a kid, the end of summer means one thing: the end of freedom. Maybe that's why the season's final sun-drenched days inspire such a powerful urge to savor every last kernel of what's left. Especially in the literal sense, when what you're savoring are the juicy kernels of the hero of all vegetables: fresh, sweet corn. Kids love it, adults feel like kids when they eat it, and chefs love preparing it. And some of the best corn in the country is grown right here in Colorado.
A hundred years of altitude
"One of the biggest factors is our climate," said Brian Freeman, of Grower's Organic, a Denver-based organic produce wholesaler. "There can be a 25-degree temperature difference from night to day. Another reason Colorado corn is so sweet could be that the same strain has been growing here for more than a hundred years — Mother Nature has perfected it."
The tender sweetness of Olathe sweet corn, native to Colorado's Western Slope, sparks both childhood memories and professional creativity in Anthony LaRosa, executive chef at Vail's Larkspur restaurant.
"I have some great memories of eating corn as a kid — grilling it with the husk still on, peeling it while hot and spinning it on a whole butter stick," LaRosa said. "I remember the corn kernels leaving an indented pattern in the butter. And I love grilling it for my own kids. My daughter's more particular, though — she needs to use her own corn cob holders."
To celebrate its exceptional flavor, LaRosa features corn in a few ways on Larkspur's summer menu.
"We serve our pan-seared Scottish salmon with warm corn, chanterelle mushrooms, Sea of Cortez shrimp and tomatoes, then finish it with a prawn broth to pull the dish together," LaRosa said. "And we're about to add a fresh corn risotto to our late summer/early fall menu. We'll start that with a corn milk base, made by grating fresh corn kernels. It will also feature fresh cherry tomatoes and peppers from Wynn Farms and LaVenture Farms, respectively. Corn and tomatoes are both at their peak now, so they're natural complements."
Kernels of summer
At Avon's Vin48, executive chef Charles Hayes is also featuring seasonal locally-grown corn on his summer menu.
"I was just back in upstate New York, where I grew up, and we ate corn every day," Hayes said. "It's so great just steamed with black pepper."
Vin48 buys its corn from Clark's Family Orchards at the Edward's Farmers Market.
"To prepare it, we take a bit of the outer husk off, soak the cobs in water overnight so the husk gets wet and it steams while it's on the grill," Hayes said. "Then we cut the corn off the cob, toss the kernels in a little oil and serve it with pan-seared scallops, with a poblano and white chocolate mole sauce."
Hayes reserves the stripped cobs to make a corn stock for soups and risotto by boiling them in water with onions and parsley stems.
Ears and beers
Located right next to Crazy Mountain Brewery in Edwards, the Crazy Wagon food truck serves up a modern, street version of global comfort food and has featured corn a few different ways throughout the summer season.
"The theme of our grand opening was 'Colorado Harvest,'" chef David Nowakowski said. "We bought cases of Olathe corn and did it very simply: whole ears boiled and brushed with a slightly melted butter seasoned with ground chilies, lime and salt. Lately, I've been buying fresh Olathe sweet corn from the Ripe Stand here in Edwards, where farmers from Palisade and Grand Junction sell fresh produce Monday through Thursday. I use it in our veggie quesadilla — cut fresh from the cob, sauteed and mixed with garden tomatoes, basil, goat cheese, cheddar and jack. With the brewery next door, it makes it easy for customers to get food from our truck, grab a beer and sit at a table in our garden to enjoy."
A cold beer and fresh sweet corn, enjoyed al fresca in the high Rockies? Sounds like a perfect way to savor these last fleeting days of freedom. I mean, summer.
Madeleine Berenson is a freelance writer contracted by Larkspur Restaurant. Larkspur (www.larkspurvail.com), at the base of Vail Mountain, has been serving American classics with a fresh interpretation since 1999.
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10+ Things To Think About If You Want To Make Better Films/
I watch a lot of films. I think I watch about 250 a year. I also watch a lot of films that never come out, that most audiences never get access to. I learn a great deal from the "noble failures", the films that have ambition but just miss the mark fully in execution. I honestly like these films and find pleasure in watching them, but I also know that most people like their entertainment and culture to be in a more perfectly realized state -- even if most of us don't have the resources to bring our work to that state. I think most people's taste is shaped by their training; we learn to like what we get -- unfortunately.
Yet I also think there are some things that always connect and strike a chord with the audience. These universal pleasures are not story tricks or character traits per se, but themes we discover in the stories that move us most, concepts that help people relate and engage with the work we watch. Yet, since it is summer, the movies that come to most of us are designed to separate us from our wallets; the movies of summer are supposed to be what most people want. I go to check them out with the rest of the hordes, and I walk away with less than I entered with. I am not just talking about the loss of money and time either, I have lost some of my spirit. The filmmakers and the financiers, the huge team of collaborators responsible for getting the work in front of people, all seem to forget some of the good stuff. Shouldn't we all be asking ourselves what really matters? I think the answers still can be very entertaining.
Years ago, I had a sit-down with the filmmaker Michael Moore. I confessed to him that I had formerly been a community organizer and felt a bit foolish sometimes having devoted my life subsequently to getting films made and seen. I wanted to return to politics and bring about some change. Michael stared at me a bit confused. The room was silent for a minute before it reminded me that all my films were political: that by giving characters respect and depth, by allowing the audience the room to make up their own mind, by demonstrating a commitment to quality and art -- verses just profit and dreck -- I was doing something very political.
I do try to think about the world, about the power of my labor and what I can add to the world. I ask myself: "what is needed?" Sometimes these themes infect my stories and projects. Sometimes they effect my polices and methods. Sometimes they shape my commitments and relationships. I think they make my films better. I think they could make your life better too. I think if we let them into our lives and art and business, we will build a better world together. At least I am willing to hope that they all will. And give my life, labor, and love to the effort to prove they might.
What am I talking about? I am not really sure honestly, but I am happy to give a try to articulating it further. My list's not in an order, and I am sure to miss some very important things. I will fail. I will get it wrong. But isn't that what a conversation is all about: a group endeavor to unearth something greater?
- Empathy - Making movies is a privilege. Our path and those of others could have easily gone a different way with a little bit of influence, good or bad. There will always be so many good movies yet to be made because all characters can be related to. Until you can walk in another's shoes, you are not ready to begin the journey.
- Justice -Bryan Stevenson's Ted Talk speaks well of the connection we feel when we see and combat injustice in the world. What could ever be a greater good?
- Change/Growth - It is so easy to get stuck in a rut. It is so easy not to see the forest for the trees. It is hard to keep a perspective on things. We can't stand still. I don't think we can do it alone. We need to check to make sure we are always moving forward, and are loved ones are doing the same.
- Emotional Truth - People forget how to live. We model ourselves on the world around us. The surface of things takes precedence over the depth if don't commit to digging deeper. Simple is not what we are. Go further. Creation requires an acceptance of responsibility for and with what is delivered.
- Identity - Who are we? Who are they? Why are we unique? Why are we the same? What's not to celebrate?
- Specificity - There is a universal aspect to the culturally specific. There is freedom in the commitment. Freedom requires responsibility. Limits expand horizons. Make a commitment and embrace it. Generalities, including this one, are all lies.
- Compassion - It is not easy. It is not fair. No one has earned it. We make mistakes. The nature of human kind is to fail. So get over it and let your heart lead your mind and body. We can all relate.
- Generosity - It is not a zero sum game. There is more than enough for everybody. Getting yours does not means they can have more or get their first. If we reach out and provide, everyone accelerates. Nothing else feels better than giving it away.
- Curiosity - Does it need to be this way? Could it be done another way? Why them? Why then? What lies beneath?
- Ambition - We all need something to aspire to and that is the role of art. We show ourselves and everyone else what we could be. If we refuse to settle, we lift everyone up with us.
- There is no end. No list will be finished. No film truly completed. It's an ongoing story with many authors, collaborators, participants, and proselytizers. We are mayflies on the windshield of history. Evolution is the way of everything.


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Swimming Pool Blog
by Rob Cox, September 19, 2012
Doggy Day Swim
Who let the dogs out! Who - Who - Who..
In September of each year, the dog finally has his day. Many community pools have a post labor day Saturday set aside for the dogs of the members to enjoy a refreshing swim.
No humans allowed on Doggy Swim Day! The dogs have the pool all to themselves. These dogs break all the rules - they're running on the deck, diving in the shallow end, and dunking each other.
We tried to get some of the dogs to go off the diving board (3/4 meter), but that didn't go so well. Broke the rules again by jumping off sideways. Oh well, guess you can't teach an old dog a new trick!
Here's some more pictures of our Doggy Swim Day 2012.
Tips for Swimming Dogs in the Pool
- Dogs are not natural swimmers, and may tire easily.
- Keep your dog in the shallow end and keep an eye on him.
- Don't throw your dog in the pool, or drag them in by the collar.
- Have your dog enter and exit using steps or stairs.
- Water should be balanced and chlorine level should be low.
Is it OK for a dog to swim in the pool?
- If your pool is vinyl lined, sharp claws could damage the vinyl.
- Dogs in the pool may cause your pH to rise.
- Dogs in the pool can add Phosphates and Nitrates to the pool.
- Hairy dogs can clog up a pump basket fairly quickly.
It's OK to have your dogs swim in the pool. If they enjoy it, why not? You should limit their time in the pool however, by blowing the whistle for a break every half-hour. During this time offer drinking water and a shady spot to relax. And, perhaps some encouragement for your dog to use the bathroom. Make sure that the chlorine level is under 1.0 ppm, high chlorine levels are irritating for many dog's skin.
Can I teach my dog how to swim?
Your dog won't be able to learn the eggbeater kick, or the Australian Crawl, but you can help your dog to enjoy your pool. Swimming is great exercise for dogs, and nothing is better on a hot summer day. Teach your dogs how to exit the pool using the stairs or the swim out. A reward may help them remember, and you may have to show them more than once.
Concerned about pet safety around the pool?
Hundreds of pets and animals drown in pools every year. Besides proper supervision of your pets around the pool, here's some ways that you can protect your pets from tragedy.
- Doggie Life Vests can be worn whenever you are outside, or around the pool.
- Safety Turtle sounds an alarm in the house if the collar sensor becomes wet.
- Use interior fences around your pool, or other barriers to prevent access.
- Pool Pet exit ramps are needed if you don't have "wedding cake" style steps in your pool.


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Online video undoubtedly plays a significant role in emerging media. Video is nothing new, but its use on a growing variety of devices (smartphones, tablet PCs, laptops etc.) has sky rocketed in the last few years. YouTube alone reaches upwards of 2 billion views per day, doubled from one year ago. Video is obviously here to stay, but it isn't a static format. With our ever-growing needs, it is constantly evolving to be clearer, simplified and easier for developers to work with.
I was recently given the opportunity to interview Peter Farfaras, Emerging Video Specialist for Microsoft. He spoke at SES Toronto last week and had the following to say about emerging media and Microsoft's role in the development of online video.
Q: Can you provide some insight on Silverlight vs HTML5? Adobe has had a lot of push back lately (Apple war) and HTML5 is being touted as the next major platform for video. What are your thoughts on how Silverlight compares here?
A (this first answer came from Senior Video Product Manager Matthew McKenzie):
Microsoft ships the world's most popular HTML client. Despite the HTML5 specification being a work in progress, we implemented several HTML5 features in our most recent browser. Microsoft has co-chaired the HTML5 working group in W3C since its inception, and we remain active participants. Our browser will continue to be the dominant HTML standards implementation for the foreseeable future.
Likewise, we continue to invest heavily in Silverlight development and deployment. There is no one-size-fits-all, perfect tool for every development job. HTML5 will be fantastic for some scenarios, while Silverlight will be great for others.
Q: Coverage being distributed via Silverlight? Are more developers using it now?
A: Yes, more and more developers are using Silverlight, and we have a DPE team dedicated to Silverlight evangelism. As for results from our collaboration with CTV for the Olympic video coverage, below are some impressive statistics worth noting provided by our DPE teams:
Q: Do you think large-scale production videos are going to be replaced by more web-ready compact video?
A: No, I don't see large-scale production videos being entirely replaced by web-ready compact video. I do however see the changes or improvements being made to optimize the production of Video.
Definitions of video content types are always changing but the core question is around production and type.
There will be times when video production will either be less, the same or more complex to create than TV; but as I stated earlier, this will be dependent of the type/genre of content or event. We have millions (even billions) of examples of compact/low cost production—"handycam" or mobile video content—being created and uploaded to the web all of the time.
It really comes down to what environment the video viewer is in. Think of "a day in the life" scenario: do they want to watch premium long-form video content that has high production quality in the evening, short-form premium video on demand while they are at work or travelling, or low-res —UGC or viral video content—for a laugh. Context matters. We will still have large-scale production video, we'll just have them optimized and create and distribute them more efficiently; that's where the evolving world of video technology comes in. (Attached is a condensed version of our Context Matters by eMarketer.)
Q: Where do you see the video industry five years out?
A: Based on global statistics, Canada continues to maintain one of the highest levels of video usage as a percentage of population: currently 88%+ (according to comScore Video Metrix, April 2010).
I expect to see continued growth, especially if online video adoption, viewing, usage continues at its current trajectory.
It's really exciting to think about how dynamic this environment will be. It's always evolving and there are several forces at play, a few being:
- Increased PVR/DVR adoption
- More and more content shifting online (globally)
- Viewers continuing to want a choice of how they can access either long-form or short-form content
- What viewers can do with that content (stream, download, share, etc.)
- Networks wanting to capitalize on a growing/shifting audience—to meet the 'convenience factor'
- Technology companies wanting to provide the vehicles for viewing this content (software, hardware)
- ISPs/cable operators needing to scale accordingly to this demand and perhaps even change their revenue structures
The perception may be that video is still in its early days when you compare it to TV, but we have this perfect environment where users will continue to demand access to video content online, especially as more and more short-form and long-form TV moves online. Just take a look at the Vancouver Olympic stats referred to above, those are some unprecedented numbers. Video isn't going away.
Q: What are some ways that Microsoft is planning to use video and stay ahead of the curve?
A: Video will continue to be a key pillar for Microsoft: delivering premium video content to our users via the most reliable and cutting edge technology. Our new MSN Video destination site improves on previous versions. The end-user experience is paramount, and the new player takes the UX to the next level.
Features like:
- Dim the lights—cinematic experience—where users can dim the background of the site and content making the video player standout
- HD content: Full-screen in HD content
- 14 different sharing features and options
- Unique URLs for each video
- This is key for Video Search as the metadata is improved/more robust
What are your thoughts on the emerging role of video? What would you like to see companies like Microsoft introduce into the market?