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Colorado Fall Home Show's fresh furnishings, finishes and fabrics
Turquoise, pink, black-and-white (and a little purple), grays and yellows – one of the bright spots of the Colorado Fall Home Show, Sept. 6-8, is always the parade of room vignettes put together by members of the American Society of Interior Designers.
This year, the five vignettes really show the difference that a thoughtfully put-together room makes, when lighting, floor coverings, furniture and accessories all work together. (At the quick preview Thursday morning, the designers were even dressed to match their rooms.)

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Riverbed adds disaster recovery features to WAFS
A new version of Riverbed's software will sense when users are doing massive restores over the WAN and optimize traffic accordingly, the company claims.
Riverbed Technology Inc. beefed up the software that runs on its Steelhead WAFS device for better performance during disaster recovery and added a bigger box to its product line, encryption for data at rest and support for Oracle 11i.
The new version of the Riverbed Optimization System (RiOS) software will automatically detect traffic patterns during disaster recovery operations and optimize traffic accordingly. Riverbed's senior product marketing manager, Harold Byun, said the software monitors the CPU workload and memory allocation on the Steelhead device, as well as the volume and type of traffic. It kicks into disaster recover gear when users attempt to send a larger amount of traffic over the wide area network (WAN) than normal, usually a sign of mass restores during a disaster recovery scenario.
Byun said beta testers have reported a quadrupling of performance for disaster recovery traffic as compared to large restores in the past, but none of these users were available for comment.
Riverbed might be feeling a bit touchy about proprietary information these days because of a patent lawsuit brought against it earlier this month by Quantum Corp., alleging that Riverbed's data deduplication algorithms violate patents held by its subsidiary Rocksoft.
According to Taneja Group analyst Arun Taneja, the disaster recovery feature could also come in handy for users with large backup jobs being replicated over the WAN. "Many of the other WAN optimization and WAFS players see their products as a consolidation play only," he said, referring to the practice of centralizing IT at a main data center and replacing all local equipment at a branch office with a WAFS device as a proxy. "But Riverbed is thinking about ways to optimize traffic, even if the branch office isn't completely consolidated, and for other purposes."
Riverbed even claims that it can optimize WAN traffic from other data deduplication products that also offer replication, such as those from Data Domain Inc. and Sepaton Inc.
Riverbed added Oracle 11i to the list of applications it is optimized to support. "TCP/IP optimization only goes so far," Taneja said. "If the application above that layer is still chatty, not every transport layer will get the full impact [of optimization]."
Taneja said, while Riverbed's optimization adds value, "it's on a treadmill now that it will never get off," having to keep up with every new application protocol or update to standard protocols, such as CIFS and NFS. "There are hundreds of thousands of applications out there, and they've got a long way to go," he said. "All of these [WAN optimization] guys do."
RiOS 4.1 has also added support for AES 128-Git encryption on data at rest (it previously supported in-flight data encryption). Riverbed claims the encryption will not cause a performance hit, although it is software-based, which typically causes performance drops.
Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) analyst Jon Oltsik said there may be a slowdown at a certain point in the process, "but because architecturally their purpose is to process WAN data at LAN speeds, you're still going to probably see that 'end to end' performance stay the same -- and the latency still beats having to retrieve files across the WAN [without optimization]." Users also have the option of AES 256-Gbit encryption, which Byun said would cause about a 5% to 10% degradation.
Riverbed also announced a new capacity high-water mark for its product line, the Steelhead 6120, which can hold up to 3.1 terabytes (TB) of usable disk, up from the previous maximum capacity of 1.4 TB. Riverbed claims a general data reduction ratio of 10 to 1, so that 3.1 TB can hold much more data than that, though exact capacities depend on the particular applications being optimized. The new product will be available Nov. 15 for $119,995.
As Riverbed takes off as a public company, it's looking to appeal to higher end users. Along with the bigger device, the addition of encryption is probably part of that, Oltsik said, as the largest companies are the most heavily regulated and security sensitive.


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Nate Berg is a freelance reporter and a former staff writer for CityLab. He lives in Los Angeles.
"It's a notch above 8-year-olds where it's just a mess of people and there's a ball in the middle," says Sean Mann, who's only half-joking. He's the creator of the Detroit City Futbol League, which is hosting its third annual championship tournament this weekend. His review of the league's level of play isn't glowing. But what's important about this soccer league is that it's not really about soccer.
"The whole focus is social," says Mann. "The rationale behind the league was to make it a community organizing tool. Kind of a fun, light-hearted way to bring neighbors together and build connections."
Mann launched the league in 2010, organizing it as a collection of neighborhood-based teams. The idea, he says, was to give people a reason to get to know their neighbors and to provide a way to develop some neighborhood pride. It happened on the field and over drinks after the games.
In the first season, each team associated itself with a local bar, and all the teams would gather at one after their Tuesday night games to celebrate. By the second season, the league had grown too big for that.
"The first pub we went to, literally within less than 90 minutes we drank it out of all its alcohol. Beer and liquor," Mann says, recalling crowds in the hundreds. "It was like locusts."
Now in its third season, the league has 28 different teams made up of more than 800 locals. The post-game parties have become pop-up events in different places throughout town with the space to handle the crowds. The last post-game party was at the Detroit Yacht Club.
But it's not all just alcohol-enabled community-making. The league also emphasizes community service, using the number of community service projects a team completes as a tie-breaker in league standings. Three-quarters of the teams have done at least one project, Mann says, but the average is three or four. A few of the teams have adopted local empty lots and converted them into makeshift soccer fields.
Just by using the city's parks, Mann says the league is making a difference in the city.
"What we're finding is that where we play, so many people are using these spaces, in a certain way we're kindly pressuring the city into doing a better job of taking care of the fields and mowing regularly," Mann says. "The more activated the space is, the more inclined the city is to step up."
Still, Mann is quick to argue that any gains are modest.
"I've always been pretty adamant that a soccer league's not going to save Detroit," he says.
The popularity of the league has led Mann and four others to franchise a semi-pro team in the Midwest Division of the National Premier Soccer League, about three steps down from the pro-level Major League Soccer. Mann says the neighborhood league provided a built in supporter's culture for the minor league team.
"We get 300 or 400 crazies who are singing songs and waving flags and setting off smoke bombs the entire game," says Mann. "It creates a unique atmosphere."
The local business community has also gotten behind the team, Detroit City FC. Instead of relying on large corporate sponsors, each of the team's players is sponsored by a different small business in town. The team finished second in its division this season, and Mann says they were seeing about 1,800 people per game by the end. He's hoping next season will get even more people out.
"We're pretty excited about where we're going with this," Mann says. "None of the owners lost their homes, so no complaints."
Photo credit: Detroit City FC/Jon DeBoer
As the city's real estate market heats up, neighborhood groups say that cash investors use building code violations to encourage homeowners to sell.
The automaker-turned-mobility-company announced last week it wants to build a living, breathing urban laboratory from the ground up in Japan.
An Apartment List report reveals the cities apartment-hunters are targeting for their next move—and shows that tales of a California exodus may be overstated.
Boosted by big sustainability wins, Mayor Anne Hidalgo is pitching bold plans to make the city center "100 percent bicycle" and turn office space into housing.
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AMERICUS - Three Georgia Southwestern seniors who have helped the GSW program soar to new heights were appropriately sent out on a winning note Tuesday evening as the Lady Hurricanes swept Albany State on senior night at Lady 'Cane Field.
Game 1: GSW 3, ASU 2
Georgia Southwestern dented the scoreboard early in the first contest as RBI-singles from Hayley Knight and Nellie Moore gave GSW the early 2-0 advantage after the first inning of play.
Albany State climbed within a run in the third but the Lady 'Canes answered as Moore hit her sixth home run of the season to lead off the fourth inning as Southwestern regained the two-run advantage, 3-1.
ASU inched closer after notching a run off three hits in the fifth inning but GSW held the Lady Rams to just one hit the rest of the way in order to hold on for the 3-2 victory.
Southwestern's starting pitcher Logan Smith (3-1) earned her third win of the season as the senior capped off her final appearance at Lady 'Cane Field throwing for five innings while allowing a pair of runs off five hits with four strikeouts for GSW.
Pitcher Allison Pastor earned her first save of the season as the junior threw for two no-hit innings in relief effort.
Knight and Moore paced Southwestern's offense as the pair combined for four out of GSW's six hits with three RBI.
Game 2: GSW 6, ASU 1
The Lady 'Canes avoided the let-down in the second game of the evening as GSW scored six runs in the first two innings earning the 6-1 victory as well as the sweep on the season against Albany State.
Senior Avery Purser started the scoring as the Cochran, Ga. native had a sacrifice fly to put Southwestern on the board in the first inning.
GSW poured it on in the second inning as the Lady 'Canes punched in five runs off five hits in order to take the commanding 6-0 advantage.
A pair of seniors factored in heavily in the scoring tear as Janna Anderson had an RBI fielder's choice, while Purser hit a 3-RBI double to right field.
Albany State dented the scoreboard by notching a run in the third inning but GSW's lead was too much for the Lady Rams to overcome as Southwestern claimed the easy victory.
Hayley Knight (2-for-4) and Mason Moreland (2-for-2) led the hitting effort for the Blue & Gold while Purser contributed 4 RBI in her final appearance at Lady 'Cane Field.
GSW's starting pitcher Ashley Cavender (10-11) threw a complete game for the Lady 'Canes as the sophomore allowed one run off five hits with four strikeouts.
With two games remaining in the regular season, GSW is still in contention to earn their first Peach Belt Conference Tournament post-season bid since 2009.
In an historic season, Southwestern (29-25, 9-13) has already won an NCAA-era program-best 29 games.
GSW will look to add to that total Thursday when the Lady 'Canes end their regular season at West Georgia in doubleheader action starting at 2 p.m.


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From hair-raising World Tour drops to icy Banzai battles, Kirkwood rider Casey Lucas is tearing up the freeride snowboard scene this season.
The Kirkwood rider is fresh off a win at the first Rahlves' Banzai backcountry race, and already has two fourth-place finishes on the Freeride World Tour.
And she's just getting warmed up.
"We all worked hard to be on this tour, and each one of us is fully capable of winning an event," Lucas said.
So far the podium has barely eluded Lucas on the World Tour, but she's climbed the first-place pillar plenty of times on the Banzai Tour.
Lucas won the Squaw Valley and Sugar Bowl Banzai stops last year, as well as the overall Banzai women's snowboard final. She will be at the Alpine Banzai stop this week, and is already off to a good start with her Kirkwood win.
Lucas shared her account of life on the edge, literally, with the Tribune.
First off, what were the conditions like at last weekend's Banzai race without any new snow? The Kirkwood Banzai conditions were pretty difficult. Thankfully the snow high on the mountain was pretty edgeable, but when you got down low in the gully it became a sheet of ice.
How did you pull out the win in the finals? On the final run I had a better drop in than all the other heats. I still dropped in last, but had much more control. I paced the first girl at the first gate and then paced the second at the third gate. I had a long ways to catch Marissa E. Krawczak, who was in the lead. I was gaining on her, so I knew I had a chance. I hit a few turns pretty well but she was still ahead and we were getting really close to the finish. I made it up right on her tail and I think hearing my board behind her made her throw too aggressive of a turn and she washed out on the ice. I committed to the pass and rode smooth all the way to the finish.
What was the scariest moment out there? The scariest moment was when Marissa, who finished in second, fell right in front of me. I had to stay light on my feet in order to not run her head over. You never want to hurt the other athletes in these boarder x-style races, but it's some times unavoidable.
How did it feel to get gold at home? It was so great having so many of my friends from home cheering me on. Whether you win or loose, having your friends by your side is what life is all about.
How does the Freeride Wold Tour fit into all of that? The Freeride World Tour embodies our passion, not only for sliding on snow, but really connecting with other people who walk a similar path. Going to some of the most breathtaking places and riding these amazing venues is an honor.
Can you tell us about your first stop on the Freeride World Tour in Revelstoke BC? Well, it was by far the biggest and steepest face I have ever been on. I ignored any thoughts other than … keep moving. You love this. Stay light on your feet. We all know that if you fall there is a good chance you're going for a 1,000-foot-plus ride over hard snow and rock. Falling up top wasn't an option.
We had a week of powder up until the day of the event, but because the Mac Daddy face was so steep all the fresh snow up top had slid. We were left with a firm, but edge-able bed surface. We found powder at the lower 500 feet, which was sincerely appreciated.
When I got to the finish I was elated. It was an amazing feeling to have ridden that face. It was an added bonus to have a helicopter take me back to the top, to enjoy watching the remaining athletes.
How did it feel to come out in fourth among the best in the world? Placing fourth in a world event is huge to me. The other competitors are all amazing riders.
I do know that I can perform much better, and riding the Mac Daddy face gave me some much needed confidence going into the next events.


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At 15, Inuit Nick Thrasher is an excellent bow hunter. As "Never Say Die" begins, he is hunting caribou in the Canadian Arctic, so he can bring organ meat to his ailing grandfather. But after he butchers his kill, he encounters a strange-looking bear that is fearless and aggressive.
It's a grolar bear, a grizzly-polar bear hybrid that's one of the more tangibly scary results of climate change.
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It has long been obvious to me that the so-called cognitive revolution is what happened when computation – both the idea and the digital technology – hit the human sciences. But I've seen little reflection of that in the literary cognitivism of the last decade and a half. And that, I fear, is a mistake.
Thus, when I set out to write a long programmatic essay, Literary Morphology: Nine Propositions in a Naturalist Theory of Form, I argued that we think of literary text as a computational form. I submitted the essay and found that both reviewers were puzzled about what I meant by computation. While publication was not conditioned on providing such satisfaction, I did make some efforts to satisfy them, though I'd be surprised if they were completely satisfied by those efforts.
That was a few years ago.
Ever since then I pondered the issue: how do I talk about computation to a literary audience? You see, some of my graduate training was in computational linguistics, so I find it natural to think about language processing as entailing computation. As literature is constituted by language it too must involve computation. But without some background in computational linguistics or artificial intelligence, I'm not sure the notion is much more than a buzzword that's been trendy for the last few decades – and that's an awful long time for being trendy.
I've already written one post specifically on this issue: Cognitivism for the Critic, in Four & a Parable, where I write abstracts of four texts which, taken together, give a good feel for the computational side of cognitive science. Here's another crack at it, from a different angle: symbol processing.
Operations on Symbols
I take it that ordinary arithmetic is most people's 'default' case for what computation is. Not only have we all learned it, it's fundamental to our knowledge, like reading and writing. Whatever we know, think, or intuit about computation is built on our practical knowledge of arithmetic.
As far as I can tell, we think of arithmetic as being about numbers. Numbers are different from words. And they're different from literary texts. And not merely different. Some of us – many of whom study literature professionally – have learned that numbers and literature are deeply and utterly different to the point of being fundamentally in opposition to one another. From that point of view the notion that literary texts be understood computationally is little short of blasphemy.
Not so. Not quite.
The question of just what numbers are – metaphysically, ontologically – is well beyond the scope of this post. But what they are in arithmetic, that's simple; they're symbols. Words too are symbols; and literary texts are constituted of words. In this sense, perhaps superficial, but nonetheless real, the reading of literary texts and making arithmetic calculations are the same thing, operations on symbols. Continue reading "Cognitivism and the Critic 2: Symbol Processing"


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44. Incident #6 02 4 "Rider Fatality in Germany" Location: Zingst, Germany
Date: June 7, 2002 Participant account included: No Number of independent accounts: 3
Silke Gorldt, a pro rider was competing in the Kitesurf-Event FD-Tour in the Baltic Sea. Winds were slightly onshore 17 to 27 kts. Silke was flying an 8 to 9 m four line inflatable kite. She had come in within about 25 m (85 ft.), of shore and was tacking to reverse her direction of travel. Silke's kite became tangled with a male competitor's kite who was also riding in the area. The other rider unhooked in an attempt to have better kite control. Silke did not unhook at this time. The two kites did not separate but apparently powered up in a gust or through displacement of the kites into the power zone. The overwhelming force ripped the control bar out of the male riders hands. The released kite control bar slide up along Silke's lines and caught leaving the second kite anchored above her kite. The pair of kites began to spiral rapidly in the center of the power zone developing tremendous force. Silke was pulled horizontally across two wooden groins or erosion control structures and into a fence on the beach. She was observed to be trying to unhook in the first few seconds after she was being dragged horizontally. Her overall distance of travel was approximately 150 m (500 ft.). First aid was rendered immediately and she was transported to the hospital by emergency helicopter. She died on the way to the hospital. "
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More at:RickI wrote:Rest in peace Silke. Your tragic accident is the main reason we have Quick Releases and functional kite leashes today. This should be common knowledge in the sport of kiting.
In the early days, we were often unable to simply unhook when the kite was fully powered up. We weren't strong enough, the forces could move a car at times much less lock a loop in place. It took several years for reliable quick releases to hit the market after her accident but the tragic occurrence galvanized the industry to create such devices. Some may recall that in the early days kite leashes were common, then were discarded as uncool and interferences with tricks.
After her accident concerted efforts were devoted to developing spinable kite leashes across the industry. The use of leashes was no longer viewed as unnecessary or an option but it took time for this to settle in. The emergence of wake style kiting a few years later in large measure spread the use of kite leashes throughout the sport. Folks got tired of chasing kites more than worrying about runaway kites, either way, it was a turning point for the sport.
We owe a lot to Silke in short for improved safety, reduced access threats and more. Runaway kites alone brought a lot of pressure on access at a number of launches back in the day. I can recall trying to unhook during a bad lofting and being unable to years before reliable QR came about. We still need to improve kiting technology but we have come a long way, thanks Silke.


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Think of a number (BETWEEN 3 and 999).
Multiply it by 3.
Now add 5 to the result.
Take away the number you first thought of.
Now add 7.
Subtract 2.
Add back the number you first thought of.
Now, close your eyes .
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Leftover birthday cake, Apple Jacks®, or the last strawberry that isn't growing hair—you may feel like this is all you have time for in the morning. With a few extra minutes, however, you can put together breakfast combinations that will get you bounding out the door without compromising your health down the road. These morning meals may inspire you.
"Breakfast kick-starts your energy for the day. It's fuel, both for [your] brain and body," says Jan Dowell, registered dietitian and instructor in the nutrition department at Benedictine University in Illinois.
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What's in a healthy breakfast?
Our nutrition experts weigh in on some quick, easy, and nutritious breakfast ideas.
Egg, avo, and waffle open-face sandwich
Prep time: 15 minutes
- ¼ ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, and chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 frozen packaged whole-wheat waffle
- Dash of salt and black pepper
- Cooking spray
- In a small bowl, mash the avocado. Set aside.
- Lightly coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Break the egg and slip it into the pan. Immediately reduce the heat to low.
- Cook until the egg white is completely set and the yolk begins to thicken but isn't yet firm.
- Meanwhile, prepare the waffle according to the package's directions.
- Spread the avocado on the waffle and top with the egg. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Vegan? Just eliminate the egg or sub in tofu or mashed refried beans.
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"Balance is key! The complex carbs from the waffle will give you energy to burn. The fiber from the whole grains, protein from the egg, and monounsaturated fats from the avocado help to stabilize blood sugar, which will result in lasting energy to keep you full and satisfied all morning."
—Jenna Volpe, registered dietitian specializing in weight management and eating disorders in Massachusetts
"Add a small glass of orange juice or grapefruit juice to this breakfast, or add a slice or two of tomato, for a boost of Vitamin C."
—Karen Moses, registered dietitian and director of health promotion at Arizona State University
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"I really love eating breakfast—especially eggs with avocado. Great combo. It brings me back to life. "
—Marisol G., second-year graduate student, University of California, Los Angeles
Green eggs and ham scramble
Prep time: 15 minutes
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ½ cup fresh kale or spinach, chopped
- 1 slice ham or ¼ block tofu (add spices and herbs to tofu for extra flavor)
- 1 slice whole grain toast
- Dash of salt and black pepper
- Cooking spray or oil
- Preheat a pan on medium heat and coat with cooking spray or oil. Heat the ham slice or seasoned tofu on each side until warmed and slightly browned.
- Remove from the pan, chop, and set aside.
- Sauté kale or spinach just until wilted (1–3 minutes).
- Add the beaten eggs to the pan with the kale or spinach and stir to combine. Cook over medium heat until the eggs are set and slightly firm.
- While the egg mixture is cooking, toast the bread.
- Remove the eggs from the heat. Add the chopped ham or tofu to the scrambled eggs and stir.
- Season with salt and pepper. Eat!
Expert voice
"By adding green leafy vegetables like kale or spinach to this scramble, you're adding lots of nutrients and fiber."
—Karen Moses, director of health promotion at Arizona State University
Green smoothie
Prep time: 5 minutes
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup diced pineapple, mango, strawberries, or any fruit of your choice (fresh or frozen work)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative if you're vegan or intolerant to dairy)
- 1 cup milk (or unsweetened almond, coconut, or soy milk)
Chocolate lover? Add some cocoa powder for a chocolaty flavor.
Place all ingredients in a blender, blend until smooth, and enjoy.
Expert voice
"Smoothies are a great way to sneak in extra veggies, especially if you're not a salad person. A spoonful of nut butter can give this recipe a boost of heart-healthy fats and will help reduce the glycemic index (rate at which our blood sugar goes up after a meal)."
—Jenna Volpe, registered dietitian specializing in weight management and eating disorders in Massachusetts
"By blending greens such as spinach or kale into your morning smoothie, you get all the fiber and nutrients of the veggies in a delicious breakfast drink. For those who enjoy a cold smoothie, freeze your fruit before blending."
—Karen Moses, registered dietitian and director of health promotion at Arizona State University
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"I start every day with a smoothie and it makes me feel really good. It helps boost my metabolism and fuels me up for the rest of the day."
—Danielle H., second-year student, Portland State University, Oregon
Breakfast parfait
Prep time: 5 minutes
- 1 cup or 1 small container Greek yogurt (or non-dairy alternative)
- 1 cup fresh berries of your choice, such as blueberries or sliced strawberries
- ½ cup low-sugar or no-sugar granola
- In a serving glass, dollop a spoonful of yogurt and sprinkle a layer of berries, followed by a spoonful of granola.
- Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
If plain yogurt isn't sweet enough for you, add a touch of honey. Honey is still sugar, but this way you can control the amount. Flavored yogurts are typically high in added sugar.
Expert voice
"The protein, calcium, fiber, and antioxidants make this a well-balanced meal. Opt for plain yogurt to minimize added sugars, and consider adding a spoonful of nuts for healthy fat."
—Jenna Volpe, registered dietitian specializing in weight management and eating disorders in Massachusetts
"This tasty meal can be served for breakfast and also makes a delicious and healthy dessert or snack!"
—Karen Moses, registered dietitian and director of health promotion at Arizona State University
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"A parfait helps start my day out feeling healthy. I add fruit, yogurt, granola, and other toppings."
—Emily W., third-year student, Collin College-Spring Creek Campus, Texas
Cereal with milk and fruit
Prep time: 2 minutes
As simple as it sounds, a low-sugar or no-sugar whole grain cereal with milk and sliced fruit is a quick and satisfying breakfast that incorporates protein, complex carbohydrates, and nutrients.
Low-sugar cereal options (add fruit and nuts to liven them up):
- Original Cheerios®: 1 gram sugar per serving (1 cup)
- Kix®: 3 grams sugar per serving (1¼ cups)
- Quaker® Oatmeal: 1 gram sugar per serving (½ cup dry old-fashioned or quick oats)
Opt for cereal with 3 grams or less of added sugar per serving. Add fresh fruit for extra sweetness.
Sweet cereals might taste good, but they cram in more sugar than our bodies know what to do with. Research has shown that eating too much added sugar is linked to chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and liver disease. Because of this, the World Health Organization recommends we eat fewer than 25 grams (6 teaspoons) of added sugar per day (an estimate based on a 2,000-calorie diet).
One bowl of a sugary cereal like Lucky Charms® could have us exceeding 25 grams before we've even had the chance to eat lunch! Just one serving packs in 10 grams of added sugar. That serving amounts to only three-quarters of a cup of cereal (which wouldn't even half-fill your bowl). Realistically, you'll probably eat more.
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"One of my favorite meals is whole grain cereal with nuts and fruit with milk or yogurt. It's packed with fiber, low in fat, and provides my calcium for the day."
—Karen Moses, registered dietitian and director of health promotion at Arizona State University
Student voice
"I do well eating cereal—I just pay attention to sugar. I know that the more sugary it is, the worse I feel."
—Caleb P.*, fourth-year student, Indiana University East
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Recipes, cooking videos, and nutrition information: Eatright.org
Healthy breakfasts for busy mornings: Greatist
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Karen Moses, EDD, RD, CHES, director of health promotion, Arizona State University.
Jenna Volpe, RD, registered dietitian specializing in weight management and eating disorders, Quincy, Massachusetts.
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Leidy, H. J., Ortinau, L. C., Douglas, S. M., & Hoertel, H. A. (2013, February 27). Beneficial effects of a higher-protein breakfast on the appetitive, hormonal, and neural signals controlling energy intake regulation in overweight/obese, "breakfast-skipping," late-adolescent girls. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 97(4), 677–688. Retrieved from https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/97/4/677/4576985
Mayo Clinic. (2014, April 8). Healthy breakfast: Quick, flexible options. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/food-and-nutrition/art-20048294
O'Neil, C. E., Byrd-Bredbenner, C., Hayes, D., Jana, L., et al. (2014, August 14). The role of breakfast in health: Definition and criteria for a quality breakfast. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 114(12), Supp. S8–S26. Retrieved from https://www.andjrnl.org/article/S2212-2672(14)01355-0/pdf
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Rampersaud, G. C., Pereira, M. A., Girard, B. L., Adams, J., et al. (2005, May 1). Breakfast habits, nutritional status, body weight, and academic performance in children and adolescents. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 105(5), 743–760; quiz 761–762. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15883552
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Rise of atlantisLogicalPiece together mystic artifacts while traveling the ancient world in this challenging match 3 puzzle game! Use your mouse to click on two adjacent tiles to swap their positions, creating chains of 3 or more identical tiles. Strategize to help pieces of the artifact and bonus items fall to the bottom of the grid
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- England in India 2012-13
Cook and Anderson show the way
ESPNcricinfo assesses the performances of the England players who helped them win a series in India for the first time since 1984-85
Alastair Cook: A magnificent series. Cook led from the front with three high-class centuries in the first three Tests and ensured that, even after the loss at Ahmedabad, his squad remained positive and disciplined. Inheriting a divided, losing team, he instilled a no-excuses culture and has met every challenge with calm determination. He shrugged off two poor decisions in the final Test to join an illustrious list of successful England captains in India that now reads Jardine, Greig, Gower and Cook. It was, all in all, a deeply impressive response to a potentially daunting first series officially at the helm.
James Anderson: Credited as "the major difference" between the sides by MS Dhoni, Anderson enjoyed an exceptional series which is not fully reflected in the statistics. The 12 wickets he took - that's eight more than the next most successful seamer on either side - on pitches offering little, demonstrated a mastery of skills that few can match. He may not match the potency of Dale Steyn, but no seamer has taken more wickets in 2012 than Anderson's 48 and, while it has not been England's finest year, he has remained a beacon of reliability.
Matt Prior: Selfless and reliable, Prior finished with a batting average of just over 50 and was easily the better of the two keepers on display in difficult conditions. Capable of rebuilding the innings or adding momentum, Prior played the spin as well as anyone and set the tone for a fielding performance that was one of the key differences between the sides. Is there a better batsman-keeper in the Test game at present?
Graeme Swann: The equal top wicket-taker in the series. Swann, unhampered by the elbow problem that plagued him throughout the summer, bowled with control, variation and skill to trouble batsmen renowned as good players of spin. He also batted effectively - he finished the series with a batting average of 32.66 - and remained reliable in the slips.
Monty Panesar: Described by Cook as "a captain's dream", Panesar often operated as a stock bowler and provided control when conditions offered little and threat when offered turn or bounce. His extra pace proved crucial at Mumbai, where he extracted turn and lift not achieved by India's spinners and claimed 11 wickets in the match. He then conceded only 81 runs in 52 overs on a desperately slow wicket in Nagpur to help England achieve a draw. Despite it all, however, it is quite hard to see where Panesar's next Test may be.
Kevin Pietersen: It's no longer hard being him. Fully embraced back into the England fold, Pietersen recovered from a diffident performance at Ahmedabad with a truly great innings in Mumbai that played a huge role in turning the tide of this series. Cheerful and effective in the field, he was noticeably more engaged with his colleagues and welcoming and helpful to new players such as Joe Root. Whatever went before, few could dispute that the England side are far stronger for Pietersen's inclusion.
Steven Finn: Increasingly impressive in the one Test he played, Finn loses marks - perhaps unfairly - only because of his unavailability through injury for three of the games. After suffering a thigh strain in the first warm-up game - a serious blow to England's plans - he suffered a back injury in Kolkata and returned home early. He looked far more effective than Stuart Broad or Tim Bresnan in the brief time he was available, though, and after dismissing MS Dhoni with a brute of a short ball in the first innings in Kolkata, produced a super spell of reverse swing in India's second innings to ensure England remained on top. If he remains fit, England have a gem.
Joe Root: Root justified his surprise selection for the Nagpur Test with a patient contribution that rebuilt England's first innings when it appeared to be falling away. He also demonstrated some pleasing strokes when given the opportunity in the second innings. It would be unwise to read too much into one performance on an unusual surface, but Root did appear to have the technique and temperament to prosper at this level. We are going to hear a lot more about Joe Root.
Jonathan Trott: Started poorly and ended at his wonderfully stubborn best. Dismissed by two good balls in Ahmedabad, he looked devoid of confidence in Mumbai, but fought back with doughty innings in Kolkata and, in particular, Nagpur where his century secured the series victory. He also looked increasingly comfortable standing at slip to the spinners and finished with five catches.
Nick Compton: A solid if unspectacular start. Compton helped Cook post four successive 50 partnerships ensuring decent platforms for England, but he registered only one half-century personally. While he proved his ability to occupy the crease, some doubt remains about his ability to press on and dominate. But he has surely earned further opportunities in New Zealand and can feel satisfied at playing his part in alien conditions in an historic victory.
Ian Bell: A series he salvaged at the last. It started with his bizarre dismissal at Ahmedabad - trying to hit his first delivery over the top - and ended with a century at Nagpur which, flat pitch or not, began with his team under genuine pressure and helped to seal the series. There were other bright moments: his positive innings eased any nerves in the small run chase in Kolkata and he took a fine catch to dismiss Cheteshwar Pujara in Nagpur and produced a direct hit to run out the same batsmen in the second innings in Kolkata. His average in India after three tours - 27.07 - remains disappointing for one so gifted, but Bell remains as likely as most to score crucial runs against Australia next year.
Jonny Bairstow: A tour he may reflect on as a learning experience. Bairstow had only one innings in which he fell victim to a poor decision, though he would accept the stroke, playing across the spin, was somewhat naïve. It was encouraging to witness his warm congratulations for Joe Root when the latter was chosen ahead of him for Nagpur.
Samit Patel: A somewhat unfortunate series. Picked as second spinner in Ahmedabad, his left-arm spin looked increasingly limited - his only wicket came with a full toss - and, once Monty Panesar was recalled, largely irrelevant. He failed to compensate with the bat, averaging just 17.25 in three Tests, but enjoyed no luck. He was unfortunate to be adjudged lbw in both innings in Ahmedabad and engineered the run-out of Virender Sehwag in Kolkata with an excellent chase and diving stop. It is hard to imagine a scenario where he will play Test cricket again.
Tim Bresnan: A sad series for a wholehearted performer who seems, through no fault of his own, unable to attain the high levels of performance he once could. Bresnan was dropped after an insipid performance at Ahmedabad and, recalled in Nagpur because of injuries to Broad and Finn, fared no better. It was not just that his pace was down, but that he struggled to maintain the nagging line and length he possessed in the past. He finished wicketless in the series and may have to prove himself anew if he is to extend his Test career.
Stuart Broad: Hampered by illness and injury, Broad never looked at his best in the first two Tests, was dropped for the third and sent home early with a recurrence of his heel injury by the time the fourth started. Unable to take a wicket, he also leaked 4.36 runs per over and sometimes cut a forlorn figure. Only he could say if he really approached this tour in the requisite positive frame of mind but the signs were ambiguous at best.
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"Eyes are the window to the soul." This quote comes to mind for this tutorial of "How to Draw Eyes in Pencil." I took the time to detail the pupil, iris and skin surround the eye. If you have trouble drawing eyes, don't worry because this tutorial gives lots of tips that can open your mind to the universe of the eye. I've worked hard for both of us. This is my very first time drawing an eye in detail. So I made sure to research, draw, and apply new tips to pass over to you. Personally, I love people and how their eyes speak their emotions. The eye is a beautiful thing. I hope you enjoy this tut. Please vote, comment, and/or fav because it really helps to know who is being helped. I love you all and success to this adventure of "How to Draw Eyes in Pencil!"
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Wireless devices can be installed inside a NetShelter CX cabinet.
A wireless device was tested in the NetShelter CX manufacturing facility. The signal strength was affected by less than 10% in 3 of the test areas and by 38.46% in 1 of the areas. The test results show that the Office had the greatest signal reduction but only dropped to a Fair signal strength. None of the results indicated a poor or unusable signal.
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Ohio duck hunter drowns after boat flips
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BAZETTA, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say a duck hunter drowned after a boat flipped over and sank in a northeastern Ohio lake.
The Bazetta Township Fire Department says the boat flipped around 6:30 a.m. Saturday on Mosquito Lake in Trumbull County.
Fire Chief Dennis Lewis says the three men aboard yelled for help and were heard by duck hunters on the shore. They called 911.
Two of the men were rescued. They were taken to St. Joseph Health Center in Warren for treatment and were released.
Lewis says 15 agencies, including members of a dive team, looked for the third hunter for hours. The search for 35-year-old Daniel Khalil Jr. was suspended around 4 p.m. because of dropping water temperatures and fading daylight.
About an hour later, a hunter found Khalil's body floating 10 feet from shore, nearly a mile from where the boat sank.
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text: Remember The Crow reboot that's been kicking around in development purgatory? Looks like the script is almost done, and apparently it's not a sequel or reboot at all. A source close to the movie's development told Mania that Stephen Norrington should be delivering the script this month, and it's "very different from the original - a whole new story about a whole new character." [Mania]


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We're pleased to confirm the news posted on Jack Johnson's official website today – the Hawaiian singer-songwriter will play at this year's Festival, with a slot on Sunday, 27th June.
Jack, U2 and Emerging Talent Contest early bird winners My Luminaries are the only acts officially confirmed so far. The full line-up won't be announced until nearer the Festival.


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The roles of Athenian women in the 5th century BCE were primarily those of wife and mother. The Athenians, in their patriarchal society, selected models for women based on the divine and heroic orders. The divine order subjected the female duties to their male counterparts. The heroic order depicted Penelope as the absolute role model for Greek-Athenian women. Other women of literature, like Clytemnestra and Medea, demonstrated the vices of women and what the Greek female should not be. In addition to the role models, good and bad, the Athenians even devised a certain training or regiment for the "perfect wife" of Hellas.
The Greeks of antiquity remain an enigma, despite the efforts of scholars who have tried to investigate every facet of their civilisation. Some scholars have condemned the inhabitants of Hellas because of their inability to unite while others, particularly the 19th century CE philhellenists, have glorified the Greeks and all things Greek because of their intelligence and because of their creativity in literature, philosophy, history and the architecture. But, in reality, the ancient Greeks also had special problems.
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WASHINGTON – Attorney General Eric Holder is applying a landmark Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage rights to the Justice Department.
Speaking Saturday night to the Human Rights Campaign in New York, Holder says that same-sex spouses cannot be compelled to testify against each other and should be eligible to file for bankruptcy jointly. He also says that same-sex spouses are entitled to the same rights and privileges as federal prison inmates in opposite-sex marriages.
The Justice Department runs a number of benefits programs, and Holder says same-sex couples will qualify for them.
Last year, the Supreme Court struck down a provision in the Defence of Marriage Act defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman. Its decision applies to legally married same-sex couples seeking federal benefits.


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Robert Pattinson may have the world at his feet thanks to "The Twilight Saga" and his fabulous hair, but the star told the March issue of Details that the best day of his life had nothing to do with stardom.
"So this big female started sniffing my foot — big female elephant, that is," he said of a meeting in California, where he encountered the animal, during negotiations to star in the circus film "Water For Elephants." "She sniffed it so hard it came up off the pavement like her trunk was a vacuum cleaner. Then she took my entire body in her mouth. I was holding on to her head, and as I slowly let go she tightened her grip really carefully until I'm just upside down in her mouth and she's going through my pockets with her trunk, looking for peppermints. It was the best day of my life."
And while Robert may enjoy his animal encounters, he told the mag that doing a photo shoot with a number of naked women wasn't his cup of tea.
"I can't say I had no idea, because it was a 12-hour shoot, so you kind of get the picture that these women are going to stay naked after, like, five or six hours," he said. "But I wasn't exactly prepared. I had no idea what to say to these girls. Thank God I was hungover."
Though the actor has been heavily rumored to be dating "Twilight Saga" co-star Kristen Stewart, he added that it was another animal that has his love.
"The only emotional connection of relevance is with my dog," Robert said. "My relationship with my dog, it's ridiculous."
Nevertheless, there's one surprising element of human connection he enjoys – political speechmaking.
"It's fascinating. You'd have two or three minutes to affect someone. Make them hear you," he said. "I quite enjoyed doing press for the first 'Twilight,' because there was a similarity… I felt a responsibility to be fascinating. You're bargaining with the audience. Is this enough for them? And that affects the way you look at art."
Up next for the star is "Remember Me," due March 12, and the third "Twilight Saga" film, "Eclipse," due June 30.
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Is the purpose of formal educational institutions to bring about a learned society where all citizens have a level of knowledge to participate equally? Or is the purpose to provide the necessary skills that will fill jobs and move our country forward? Are they exclusionary?
I've never been entirely clear what public schools want (maybe they don't know either), but for private companies in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) fields, the answer is obvious: skilled workers. According to the 2012 IBM Tech Trends Skills Survey, only one in ten companies said they had all the skills within their company that they needed. Emerging skills like cloud computing, business analytics, global and social business sills, were lacking. The majority of companies cannot innovate until that skills gap is closed. IBM isn't just looking to have those kind of skills within their own company, but in their global customers as well. Hence, the direct intervention with the school system.
For decades companies have donated money and/or equipment to schools in the hopes that the school system would use the tools to encourage students into STEM fields. Although there are schools that certainly try, the lack of skilled graduates is proof that the traditional model of education is not providing. The world of innovation comes from imagination, teamwork, and real-world experience. Tech companies have stepped into the school system to try to make something new happen- something that might give them the skilled workers they need.
In my interviews with Intel and AMD, I focused on the younger grades, with after school, and in-school programs designed to spark excitement and creativity within the STEM fields. While talking with Jim Sporher who leads IBM's University Programs, I heard about partnerships and the complete transformation of higher education. In these increasingly popular programs, the company writes the curriculum for the college, brings in current employees into the classroom, and takes the students out of the classroom and into real-world environments.
While the national average of dropouts in STEM fields is high, Jim pointed out that engaging students in real challenges gives them the impetus to continue in the programs; working with actual data gives learning relevancy, and using the most current tools allows them to learn what they need. In addition, there are special programs for high school students, and women in tech and under-represented minorities.
Will direct involvement in school curriculum and teaching give the results these companies want? Is this what is best for students? Something about partnerships between profit-driven companies and national education is unsettling. Yet, how is this any different from the track system, still in use, that separates students early on into different types of career paths? Perhaps giving skills for jobs is really all schools can do, and if that's true, they aren't doing it well or fast enough for the private sector.
Companies are stepping in big time. According to their Corporate Social Responsibility Report, IBM provides over one hundred million dollars to higher education, with much of that being access to current software. The last ten years has seen many companies become more engaged in education, and the last year has been particularly exciting. Companies are working together through professional organizations like IEEE. Yes, profit-driven companies are all realizing they need to figure out the technology skills gap problem as a group, and change the landscape of education so they can all benefit.
Jim finds this a thrilling development in the field of higher education, and within the industry. The companies realize they cannot do this alone, everyone needs skilled workers. These partnerships give everyone the ability to coordinate and bring the entire system up. With technology changing at such a fast rate, this communication is imperative to keep graduating students relevant to the real world. And with direct access to the current technology, entrepreneurship becomes possible.
Why now? Jim stated that this is the first point in history that we have the technology and global connections for cheap and easy access to incredible amounts of data. Computing power and communication allow ideas to be shared and grown at a faster rate. The constant contact through surveys with industries of what they need, is one of the most important tools IBM uses to let educational institutions adjust their curriculum to the accelerating pace of change.
I think the most unsettling aspect of this is that I'm not more unsettled. The world is changing, and if schools are eager to let private companies keep them up to date on exactly what skills are needed, perhaps that's the only way to help our students find success in the STEM fields. What do you think?


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Three candidates filed for the Commission seat now held by Republican Bruce Adams, including Adams, Democrat Willie Grayeyes, and Gail Johnson, who is running as an unaffiliated candidate.
The names of all three candidates will appear on the November 6 ballot, with the winner serving a four-year term as County Commissioner.
Bruce Adams seeks his third term as Commissioner. The retired teacher and cattleman served as commission chairman for the past six years.
Adams said that over the past eight years, he has a strong track record of partnering with local, state and federal government to help the area. A member of the Community Impact Board, Adams said he has helped bring $23 million in CIB funds for projects in the county since 2007.
Adams has helped bring law enforcement coverage in Spanish Valley, a senior center in La Sal, swimming pool and hospital projects in Monticello, fire stations in Mexican Hat and Monument Valley, and road and water projects across the San Juan County portion of the Navajo Nation.
He is a leader in the Utah and National Association of Counties.
Willie Grayeyes, from Piute Mesa near Navajo Mountain, served for 16 years as a member of the Navajo Nation Council and in many positions at Navajo Mountain, including Chapter President.
Grayeyes worked as a grant writer for Navajo Nation Chapters and serves on several local, tribal and national boards.
Grayeyes said he is running because the needs of communities have not been adequately addressed, including roads, economic development, and soil and water conservation.
Grayeyes said "communities need plans that are viable." He adds off-reservation people are equally entitled to these services.
Gail Johnson served for eight years as San Juan County Clerk, from 1983 to 1991. She is a native of Monticello and ranches with her husband and son in the White Canyon area.
Johnson filed her candidacy with a petition that includes more than 200 voters in the district. She previously served in elected office as a Republican but chose to run in this election outside of party affiliation.
"I am pleased to be running as Unaffiliated," she said, "to allow voters in this district, regardless of party affiliation, an opportunity to choose their county commissioner."
Johnson is concerned about overspending in the county, transparent government, and multiple use of public lands.
Republican officials expressed concern about an unaffiliated candidacy. "You have to look long and hard to find unaffiliated candidates that win general elections," said Al Clarke, Chair of the San Juan County Republican Party, "but the unaffiliated candidacies can do a world of harm to the causes that they espouse."
Five candidates filed for three open positions on the San Juan School Board.
Incumbent Merri Shumway will be challenged by Kari Bake. Incumbent Debbie Christiansen will be challenged by Cody Nielson. Incumbent Bill Boyle will not have a challenger in November.
Hundreds of area residents attended political caucuses in the past week to select county and state party representatives.
A number of state and federal offices that will have contested elections.
A total of 16 candidates, including ten Republicans and two Democrats, have filed for the US Senate, including incumbent Republican Orrin Hatch.
Three Republicans and two Democrats have filed for the local seat in the US House of Representatives, including incumbent Republican Jason Chaffetz.
Ten candidates, including six Republicans and one Democrat, have filed for the Utah Governor position currently held by Gary Herbert.
Three Republicans and one Democrat filed for the State Senate position held by David Hinkins.


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Bee Schaeffer Gossip
Bee Schaeffer gossip, latest news, photos, and video.
The MET Gala 2014
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Also called Anna Wintour's annual prom. Some say it's the Oscars of fashion. That title seems appropriate this year given the theme: White Tie with decorations. It was a celebration of couturier Charles James. So whatever a celebrity (and not a regular person because, remember, this is not about having no access but having all the access) would choose to wear to the Oscars would probably be a safe choice. Full Story
MET Debutante Mom: Anna Wintour
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Anna Wintour wore floral Chanel. And ...no punk. I mean, as the boss lady of the show, this is super weak. And it's not like she's never been game. After all, at the Super Heroes themed MET Gala a few years ago, she also wore Chanel with weird animal horns on her hips. That time she brought it. Full Story
Best Met Print: Bee Shaffer by her mother
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It's the anniversary of the time Anna Wintour told Lara and me with her eyes that we were beneath her, and would be forever. Click here if you were not reading this site back then. This meant more to us than any other validation in our lives. In the end, Anna decided against Lindsay Lohan. Full Story
Mother daughter fail
Those of you who've been visiting the site for a while have heard about this already. But it's one of the best memories of my life. Lara – I miss you. I miss us getting completely rejected by Anna Wintour Full Story
The Best New Besties!
Amazing! Emma Watson aka Hermoine Granger has a new BFF. Only the best BFF, like, ever. Her name? Bee Shaffer, daughter of none other than Anna Wintour who could probably wither even Bellatrix Lestrange. One of the great honours of my life was being visually dismissed by Ms Wintour at the Costume Institute Gala in 2007. Full Story
Some things you have to see to believe. Lara and I lost our sh*t last year over Bee Schaeffer and Anna Wintour only to get completely undressed by the divine Ms W. This year it was a different story. But first… Bee was wearing this over-the-top Nina Ricci. She had wanted it to be green a la Poison Ivy but Olivier Theyskens was feeling more purple. Full Story


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Alexander Ma and the Crimson host No. 1 Trinity Wednesday evening (photo courtesy Gil Talbot).
The Particulars
The No. 6 Harvard men's squash team hosts No. 1 Trinity Wednesday at the Barnaby Courts. Trinity brings an 8-0 season record to Cambridge, while the Crimson is 4-2.
Last Time Out
Harvard opened 2011 with an 8-1 win over No. 8 Western Ontario Jan. 13. The match was played in Toronto at the Canada National Squash Academy.
About Harvard
The Crimson ended 2010 on a sour note, dropping matches at Cornell and Rochester. Harvard began the season with three straight home victories, including two over Ivy League teams, and returned to the win column in its first match of 2011, downing Western Ontario.
About Trinity
The Bantams enter Wednesday's contest riding the longest win streak in the history of intercollegiate varsity sports with 232 wins. Trinity picked up wins No. 231 and 232 over the weekend, beating both No. 10 Penn and No. 9 Franklin & Marshall, 9-0.
Last Year's Meeting
Trinity handed Harvard its only shutout loss of the 2009-10 season. The Bantams beat the visiting Crimson, 9-0.
Northern Success
The trip to Canada was an overall success for the Crimson, returning with a victory over Western Ontario after four days of training at the Canada National Squash Academy.
Returning Home
Tonight's match against Trinity is the first at home for the Crimson since Dec. 1. Harvard is currently 3-0 at the Barnaby Courts this season and look to continue that streak against Trinity.
Up Next
A four-match road swing awaits the Crimson. The stretch begins with matches at No. 14 St. Lawrence and No. 21 Hamilton Jan. 28 and 29, respectively.


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There's still time to register to save your seat at our innovative summer colleges. With several still in the field, the early bird discount has been extended to June 19. Join Farm Journal Field Agronomists Ken Ferrie and Missy Bauer in-the-field to learn new strategies to maximize yields and revenue. Sessions are known to sell-out so register early. Click here to view a brief description of each event.
The Corn College summer lineup also offers two new events including Drone Fly-In and Farm Journal Tillage College. The Drone Fly-In will feature highly trained industry leaders and high-tech farmers to explore the ins and outs of drones and the many ways this technology can shape the future of farming, from highly efficient scouting to data collection and more. Participants will also learn the rich history behind this technology in a captivating presentation from two former military professionals with extensive UAV experience. This summer will also feature the first-ever Farm Journal Tillage College. The event will provide hands-on educational experiences and in-field breakouts training farmers on all types of tillage, including no-till. The interactive sessions include live tillage demonstrations and in-field evaluation of water management to learn the best practices as well as take-home lessons for your fields. The event will also feature the popular Machinery Pete as a guest speaker.
Don't miss out on an exciting summer with brand new content and topics. Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits will be provided for each of the summer trainings. Check the registration site for the total credits available at each event. Hope to see you there.
Here's an overview of the summer events in 2014:
Farm Journal Drone Fly-In
"Enter the Drone Zone"
Thursday, July 17
Heyworth, Ill.
Corn College (one-day session)
"Build Your Agronomic 'A' Game"
Monday, July 21
Heyworth, Ill.
Corn College (two-day session)
"Build Your Agronomic 'A' Game"
Tuesday & Wednesday, July 22-23
Heyworth, Ill.
Farm Journal Tillage College
"Your Roadmap to Tailored Tillage"
Thursday, July 24
Heyworth, Ill.
Corn College for Consultants/Retailers
"Your Pathway to Customer Satisfaction"
Monday, July 28
Coldwater, Mich.
Soybean College
"Take the Fast Track to Higher Yields"
Tuesday, July 29
Coldwater, Mich.
Corn College Fundamentals
"Use the Tools in Your Agronomic Toolbox"
Wednesday & Thursday, July 30-31
Coldwater, Mich.