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Thursday, February 9, 2012
SuperPower Smoothie
This smoothie is chock full of green stuff, and antioxidants ...
but it doesn't taste green.
If you know what I mean.
I made it on a day where I was feeling utterly, positively bleh.
Not blah, but bleh. Energy levels so low that coffee #1 didn't even help. Coffee #2 didn't help. I didn't want to play Lego. I didn't want to write papers. I couldn't nap. I just sat.
I needed green.
NOTE: Green that tasted somewhat tropical.
How about you? What do you do to pull out of a slump?
Amanda xx
The time
5 min
The ingredients
2 frozen bananas, chopped
1 heaped tsp spriulina powder
1 handful chopped greens (I used kale + lettuce)
1 heaped tsp match green tea powder
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup orange juice
The process
Put everything in a blender and whizzzzzzzzzzzzz.
The cost
Less than $3 for a mostly-organic smoothie. (The spirulina and matcha weren't organic)
PS. it worked!
16 comments:
- Steph Bond-Hutkin said... [Reply to comment]
Yay it worked!
- February 9, 2012 at 6:41 PM
- Paula said... [Reply to comment]
You and your blog are introducing me to so many new ingredients. I have to go now and look up spirulina and matcha! Glad that this gave you the boost you needed.
- February 9, 2012 at 8:04 PM
- Eskygirl @ thistinylife said... [Reply to comment]
When I'm feeling a bit ... meh...green is my go to colour also. I'll confess it's usually green&crunchy but green&creamy sounds great too!
- February 11, 2012 at 12:02 AM
- Sherilyn @ Wholepromise said... [Reply to comment]
Sounds like how I am feeling today! I may have to give this a try and see if it works. Hope you are well..
- February 11, 2012 at 12:56 AM
- Where My Heart Is said... [Reply to comment]
Amanda I have just made your smoothie, not because I was feeling bleh, just because. Well because I have had too many French baguettes and strawberry tarts this week. Daughter no. 2 has just started work at the best Boulangerie/ patisserie in town and gets to bring home the leftovers :).
- February 11, 2012 at 7:37 PM
- Where My Heart Is said... [Reply to comment]
Forgot to say how delicious the smoothie was - yum.
- February 11, 2012 at 7:38 PM
- Jamie said... [Reply to comment]
Love that you included coconut milk and orange juice into the smoothie. Great choice
- February 16, 2012 at 7:25 PM
- Johanna said... [Reply to comment]
Is the coconut milk from a can or fresh?
- April 11, 2012 at 8:21 PM
- Easy peasy organic said... [Reply to comment]
Thanks Jamie!
Johanna - I use coconut milk from a can :)
- April 11, 2012 at 9:42 PM
I hope the whole world learns just how good green smoothies are! You're right - they don't have to taste green, either.
One day I had eaten a full meal, but was still wandering in the kitchen, unsatisfied. I finally pulled out the purple kale, spinach, frozen mango, frozen pineapple, and Silk coconut milk to make a smoothie. It wasn't until I ate so many wonderful nutrients that my body stopped craving something I couldn't find. When I feel any unrest or bleh, I reach for a green smoothie.
- April 30, 2012 at 7:40 PM
This sounds wonderful - can't wait to try it.
Any reason why the bananas have to be frozen?
- December 4, 2012 at 3:19 PM
- Unknown said... [Reply to comment]
Can you replace coconut milk to almond or hemp milk? Thanks
- December 4, 2012 at 5:53 PM
- Easy peasy organic said... [Reply to comment]
@Jan Hi Jan - they don't have to be ... I just like the cold smoothness they impart. Like ice cream :) Enjoy xx
- December 4, 2012 at 7:53 PM
- Easy peasy organic said... [Reply to comment]
@Unknown Absolutely - use whatever milk you love best! I find that coconut milk best moderates the taste of the greens, so you might taste them a little more strongly with almond or hemp milks. But that's not all so bad :) xx
- December 4, 2012 at 7:55 PM
Frozen Bananas work with a lot of things. Sometimes grocers sell them by the bag when they're over ripe. You will want to peel them before freeizng them. Use frozen in Hot Oatmeal, or thaw and use in Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwiches.
- December 5, 2012 at 12:12 AM
- Amy said... [Reply to comment]
I just added this to FaveGlutenFreeRecipes.com. By far the most fun I've had adding a recipe to the site. Thank you so much for sharing.
Check the recipe out there:
- June 21, 2013 at 10:57 AM


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I just found this forum, which is great because otherwise I'd be SOL regarding my keyboard.
I'd like to have a discussion about how to use a TouchStream to its maximum. I use the gesture editor a lot to add a lot of customizations. I'm going to mention my favorite customizations here, and please if you have some more great ideas I'd be keen to hear them.
I'm using my TS with a PowerBook running OS X 10.3.
First of all I'm a computer programmer so I have the programmer's keys turned on, which means I do a gesure on my left hand and my right hand fingers type common, useful programming characters. I also use this when I am typing normally and need a dash, or a plus sign, or parentheses.
I also have some of my right-hand numrals keyed to output lengthy snippets of code. So, when I do gesture-7, or whatever number, the keyboard spits out (for instance) a printout statement, and puts the cursor at the place in the printout statement where I'd want to type text. That has saved me a lot of trouble and I regularly add new shortcuts as I think of new phrases I type a lot.
I have also added a number of gestures to make interacting with my computer easier. You know you the gesture to minimize a window? Thumb-middle-index-pinky slide down? Well for some reason the same gesture going upward was defaulted to something I didn't use very often, so I made the slide up rotate application windows (Command-tilde). That's a good one, i recommend that. I also have those fingers set to bring up LaunchBar with a tap, so I can trivially tap my fingers and bring up LaunchBar.
I added volume up, down and mute keys under the NumLock key, in that empty space. I rekeyed Print Screen and Pause Break to monitor brightness keys.
I really want to come up with some intuitive gestures to control Exposé, you know? I wanted to do that with my left hand but for some reason left hand gestures have fewer options than right hand gestures. I'd also like to use two-handed gestures more regularly and efficiently.
PS I really love the idea of XWinder but I had to turn it off because it would -- all the time -- start messing with windows when I hadn't (intentionally) done the XWinder gesture. Can I make it less sensitive or something?

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The terrorist who helped bomb Pan Am flight 103 is still alive - and free - in Libya nearly six months after Scotland released the mass murderer from prison on 'compassionate' grounds.
Scottish officials had said Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi would die within three months from prostate cancer when they announced they would set him free. But nearly six months later, al-Megrahi is still calling in about twice a month from Libya to authorities in Scotland as part of the terms of his release.
"It has almost become comical," said Bert Ammerman who lost his brother in the bombing. "I have to laugh that he has to phone in that he is following his probation terms. This is a complete insult. Shame on Scotland. Shame on the White House."
Convicted terrorist Megrahi was set free back on August 21. He had been sentence to life in prison after being convicted in 2001. When he landed home in Libya, he was greeted by cheering crowds at the Tripoli airport, some waving Libyan and Scottish flags.
Some members of the Scottish Parliament have called on Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill to better explain why a second medical opinion was not sought before deciding to release the terrorist. MacAskill has responded saying the medical report stating Megrahi was dying of terminal cancer is accurate.
He has claimed the three month window was just an approximation. MacAskill charged critics are "circling like vultures" wondering when Megrahi might die. "He is going to die. That is why he was released," MacAskill said to Scottish Parliament back in January.
Pan Am Flight 103 was en route from London to New york when a bomb exploded in the cargo hold of the mighty jetliner. 270 people were killed including 259 passengers and crew, and 11 people on the ground in the village of Lockerbie. Megrahi was convicted of helping hide the bomb in a cassette recorder in a suitcase.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had said U.S. officials voiced their objections in advance about Scottish authorities plans to release the terrorist. "It is obviously wrong to release someone who has been in prison based on the evidence about his involvement in such a horrendous crime," Clinton said.
After he was set free, the FBI Director Robert Mueller blasted MacAskill's decision. "Your action in releasing Megrahi is as inexplicable as it is detrimental to the cause of justice. Indeed your action makes a mockery of the rule of law," Mueller wrote.
Some victim's families have charged Megrahi's release was tied to future oil deals between British oil companies and the Libyan government. Those allegations have been vehemently denied by British officials and spokesmen for oil firms like British Petroleum.
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Los Angeles Port Strike Ends
Negotiators reached an agreement late Tuesday to end an eight-day strike that crippled the nation's largest port complex and prevented shippers from delivering billions of dollars in cargo to warehouses and distribution centers across the country. Erica Phillips has details on Lunch Break. Photo: Getty Images.
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The Family History Library Hosts Events in March 2012.
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To view the class schedule online, go to www.familysearch.org. Classes will be held in the B1 classroom on the first lower level of the Family History Library. The library is located west of Temple Square on West Temple between North Temple and South Temple Streets in downtown Salt Lake City. On Saturdays, parking is free to library patrons and is located behind the Church History Museum.
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Wind farms of the sort dotting the Plains states might have markedly less generating capacity than previously assumed, a UNC Charlotte researcher has found.
New research by UNCC's Amanda Adams and David Keith of Harvard University says the drag of large clusters of turbines slows wind enough to curb farms' generating capacity.
Conventional estimates have assumed large wind farms can sustain production of 2 and 4 watts per square meter. New atmospheric modeling by Adams and Keith show it's more likely limited to about 1 watt per square meter at farms larger than 100 square kilometers.
Their research was published Monday in the journal Environmental Research Letters. It was funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, which reports to Canada's Parliament.
"It's easy to mistake the term 'renewable' with the term 'unlimited' when discussing energy," Adams said in a UNCC release. "Just because you can keep generating new energy from a sources does not mean you can generate energy in an unlimited amount."
Adams' research group focuses on the interface of energy, weather and climate. Densely-placed wind turbines can also have environmental impacts, her research found, including low-level warming when wind farms change natural wind shear and produce turbulence.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Wind farm energy might be over-estimated
Wind farms of the sort dotting the Plains states might have markedly less generating capacity than previously assumed, a UNC Charlotte researcher has found.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Senate bill could backfire on Charlotte
The North Carolina Senate's move to purge members of three state energy and environmental commissions could upset the Charlotte region's plan to meet a federal smog standard.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Smokies to feel sequestration's impact, group says
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will close five campgrounds and picnic areas, affecting 54,000 visitors, under the across-the-board federal spending cuts called sequestration, a parks advocacy group says.
That's from the Coalition of National Park Service Retirees, which says it acquired National Park Service information. Last month, the retirees' group published an internal memo that directed NPS officials to plan for a 5 percent cut in the current year's budget.
The group says the sequestration "meat-cleaver" will cut parks' workforces, close some areas for extended periods, shut visitor centers and restrict access to backcountry areas.
In the Great Smokies, it says, reduced staff will mean less road maintenance and increased time for emergency responses to accidents, rockslides, downed trees and the like. More than 35,000 vehicles a day use heavily-traveled routes around Cades Cove and between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge in Tennessee and between Gatlinburg and Cherokee.
Park spokeswoman Dana Soehn said those are among the "possible consequences" of sequestration but aren't final. The examples cited were for a planning exercise, she said.
The Great Smokies, the most-visited national park, had 9 million visitors in 2012.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Dolly Parton's ode to the American chestnut
Superstar Dolly Parton has recorded an ode to the decimated American chestnut, once the most important tree of the Appalachian forests, for the Asheville-based American Chestnut Foundation.
The tuneful "Oh, Chestnut Tree" is available as a free download on the foundation's website.
Parton, a native of eastern Tennessee, collaborated on the song with her uncle, Nashville singer-songwriter Bill Owens. Owens has been a member of the Chestnut Foundation for 25 years and helped arrange for hundreds of chestnut trees to be planted at Parton's Smoky Mountains theme park, Dollywood.
Chestnut trees provided mountain families rot-resistant lumber and a cash crop of nuts that fed people, livestock and wildlife through bitter winters. An Asian fungus accidentally imported more than a century ago spread rapidly through Eastern forests, killing four billion trees by 1950.
"The importance of the American chestnut to the Smoky Mountain region is hard to overstate, and its loss created considerable hardship," Owens says in a release about the song.
The Chestnut Foundation used a special breeding process that in 2005 produced the first blight-resistance trees. Its 16 state chapters are now planting "restoration chestnuts" throughout the East. As Parton sings, "Thank God for second chances."
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Doing the math on Duke's rate hike
Duke Energy Carolinas filed 5,012 pages of written testimony, data analyses and appendices Monday in support of its request for an overall 9.7 percent North Carolina rate hike.
Buried in all those numbers is one that's most relevant to most customers: 14 percent. That's the increase the majority of residential customers are being asked to pay.
Duke's news release said the hike, if approved by the N.C. Utilities Commission, would raise residential rates 11.8 percent. That's actually a weighted average of the five rate schedules available to residential customers, including cheaper Energy Star and time-of-use rates.
But most customers are billed under Schedule RS. According to Duke's example of the impact residential customers could expect, the typical monthly bill of $102.72 would grow by $14.27 -- a 14 percent increase.
Remember, too, that customer groups and the state's consumer advocates will pressure Duke to lower the rates it's willing to accept before the Utilities Commission votes.


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Is anyone here knowledgeable about JAG Corps stuff? I have a few questions...1) Is it a good idea to pursue a 1L internship with Army/Navy JAG?2) Are there any significant differences (other than the obvious) between being an Army JAG vs. Navy JAG?3) What do JAG recruiters normally look for?4) After completing your service commitment, what are the job opportunities like?
4. Depends on what you focus on. Navy has farmed out most of their non-criminal work, so the odds of you doing civil work as a civilian are lower. Going US Atty or some other federal agency would be easier. Litigation firms may love the trial experience but that would be tempered in that you likely will not be doing very sophisticated work.
Well, I spent my 2L summer in the summer clerkship program with AF JAG. I was picked up by the Direct Appointment Board in August and will be going active duty once I graduate/pass the bar. Feel free to PM me if you would want to talk Air Force.


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Ontario Making It More Convenient to Buy Alcohol
Mixing Alcohol and Local Foods — LCBO Express Stores Coming to Grocery Stores
Ontario is making it more convenient for people to buy local food and alcohol in grocery stores with the first LCBO Express stores to open by the end of 2014.
Located inside large grocery retailers, the smaller-format stores will carry a range of the LCBO's best-selling beer, wine and spirits, including Ontario craft beer and VQA wine.
Retailers interested in responding to the proposal must be able to accommodate at least 2,000 square feet of retail space for the LCBO within their existing store.
Modernizing Ontario's liquor laws and supporting the domestic wine, beer and spirits industries are part of the government's economic plan that is creating jobs for today and tomorrow. The comprehensive plan and its six priorities focus on Ontario's greatest strengths -- its people and strategic partnerships.
Quick Facts
- Express stores will help the LCBO meet consumer demand for convenience.
- The LCBO works in partnership with public health agencies to support education about the responsible use of alcohol and promote resources for persons seeking assistance.
- The LCBO issued a Request for Proposals today for up to seven Express stores and will be accepting proposals until May 9, 2014.
- The LCBO has a longstanding tradition of selling responsibly and also encouraging customers to serve and consume beverage alcohol products in moderation: in 2012-13, 7.8 million customers were challenged for proof of age or intoxication, and 322,000 were refused service by LCBO employees.
- The total estimated value of Ontario's beverage alcohol market in 2012-13 is $10 billion.
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"Ontarians have been asking for greater access and convenience to buy their favourite beer, bottle of wine, or spirit. These new Express stores are a way to balance that convenience with social responsibility while further supporting our local industries."
Charles Sousa
"We are pleased to be moving forward with the Express store pilot concept. This innovative addition to our expanding store network will enhance our ability to provide one-stop, responsible alcohol service in more Ontario communities."
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The week in review
Least friendly incident at Friendship Court: Police shoot and critically wound Kerry Von Reese Cook August 21 while responding to a domestic complaint. At press time, Cook, who police say has outstanding warrants, is in serious condition and Charlottesville Commonwealth's Attorney Dave Chapman is investigating the incident.
Worst homecoming: A woman who lives off Hydraulic Road is punched in the face August 18 when she returns home from work and finds a male intruder– the same MO as the serial rapist. Albemarle police say they're investigating evidence collected at the scene.
Second best public university: UVA slips from number one in the U.S. News & World Report rankings to tie with University of Michigan for the number-two spot.
Worst slippage: UVA goes from number 13 in last year's "best value" rankings to number 21 this year.
Hottest for fitness: Newsweek chooses UVA for its "America's 25 Hot Schools" list based on its many fitness facilities.
Worst loss of a bluegrass legend: Charlie Waller, Gordonsville resident and founder of the Country Gentlemen, dies August 18.
Biggest change of heart: Omar Musa, who was charged with the rape of an acquaintance in June, plead guilty to misdemeanor sexual battery in July. Now he's withdrawn that plea, and will go to trial October 4, according to the Daily Progress.
Worst spill: A cement mixer overturns on Barracks Road August 17, spilling 35 gallons of diesel fuel but no cement.
Better than a Jersey barricade: The Albemarle County Office Building deploys boulders at its entrance for more natural protection during those Code Orange alerts.
Worst annual camper abuse story: Two teen counselors and three campers at a Baptist-run camp in Gainesville are charged with assault and battery and object penetration on younger campers during a July 18-23 session. Last year, counselors at a 4-H camp in Roanoke were charged after setting up a fight club, charging admission, and taking bets on the 9- to 13-year-old youths they forced to pummel one another.
Best Charlottesville moment in the political sun: The episode filmed here of Showtime's American Candidate aired August 22.
Worst break for Ralph Nader: He doesn't make it onto the presidential ballots in Virginia and Maryland.
Best break for Nader: Republican Attorney General Jerry Kilgore revisits that decision and orders state elections officials to process petitions bearing signatures to get Nader on the ballot.
Best news for state coffers: Virginia posts a $324 million surplus.
Most defiant board of supervisors: Augusta County's, which votes 4-3 to continue prayers at meetings, despite a recent Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals decision that prayers referring to Jesus at government meetings are unconstitutional, the Augusta Free Press reports.
Best Greek weeks: The 2004 Olympics run August 13 through August 29. Not surprisingly, the U.S. wins many gold medals.
Best local gold connection: Wyatt Allen, a 2001 UVA grad who rowed for UVA's club team, gets a gold medal as part of the winning U.S. Men's Eight on August 22.
Most audacious art theft: Thieves heist Edvard Munch's The Scream from an Oslo museum in broad daylight August 22.
Most annoying new gimmick: Yellow post-it advertisements slapped on the front page in the middle of the lead story in the Progress.
Biggest birthday: Riverdale Assisted Living resident Anna Howard celebrates her 104th August 24.
Most babies: The Progress' Claudia Pinto reports on the spike in babies born at Martha Jefferson Hospital in June and July following last September's Hurricane Isabel.
Worst day for kids/best day for parents: Public schools begin classes August 23.


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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Prior to Sunday's game at the Verizon Center, home of the Washington Wizards, senior Bradford Burgess had showed he was pretty comfortable playing in NBA arenas. The last time he took the floor at an NBA arena, he poured in 23 points on 8-of-12 shooting to lead VCU past Purdue in the second round of the 2011 NCAA Tournament.
With that in mind, it came as no shock when Burgess led the Black & Gold to yet another victory inside a NBA arena with a 75-60 takedown of George Washington. The Midlothian, Va. native poured in a season-high 24 points to lead VCU to its fourth win in its past five games.
"I thought George Washington did a great job of battling back in the second half, they really turned the tide in terms of aggressiveness for the better part of the early second half," Head Coach Shaka Smart said. "The difference today was Bradford Burgess. He played like a senior, he played like a leader and he made seemingly every big shot for us. That really allowed us to keep the lead and extend it at the end."
Burgess finished with a game-high 24 points on 8-of-15 shooting, including 4-of-8 from long range. He also added five rebounds, two blocks, a steal and an assist. It's the seventh straight game that Burgess has scored in double-digits, averaging 15.9 points per game over that span.
"I just got some really good open shots today and was able to knock them down," Burgess said. "We knew if we could get in the lane it would create some shots on the outside. That's exactly what happened and my teammates were able to find me when I was open."
Sophomore Rob Brandenberg registered double-figures for the fifth straight game with 12 point and also grabbed five rebounds. Junior Darius Theus and freshman Briante Weber rounded out the four Rams in double-digits with 10 points apiece.
"We have an unselfish team," Smart said. "When you have a young team with a lot of new guys and new roles, you're still kind of figuring it out in terms of who's doing what. But we don't have anyone who takes shots selfishly. They all look for each other."
Like many of VCU's games this year, the afternoon started as a back-and-forth battle with the Rams finding themselves squared up at 16 with 12:36 showing on the first half clock.
Enter Troy Daniels. The junior from Roanoke, Va. connected on three treys to spark a 13-2 run to give the Black & Gold a comfortable 29-18 cushion with 5:21 to play in the first stanza.
Two treys from Brandenberg in the final two minutes would allow VCU to extend their lead to 43-26 at halftime.
George Washington would not go away easily and continued to chip away at the Rams' lead in the second half. A tip-in from Lasan Kromah at the 9:21 mark brought the Colonials within seven at 56-49.
Burgess would then score five straight points for VCU and push the lead back to 10. However, GW would respond and a lay-up from Kromah cut the lead to six, 62-56, with 5:27 to play.
Theus would come up with two huge plays for the Rams, first with a three-pointer from the corner and then an old-fashioned three-point play after a nice drive to the hoop. That would push VCU's back to 10 with 3:56 remaining and ultimately sealed the win for the Black & Gold.
Once again, it came back to the defensive end for the Rams as they held GW to just eight points on four field goals over the final 8:19 of the contest. HAVOC was on display yet again as the Colonials were forced into 17 turnovers, marking the sixth time this year VCU forced 15 or more turnovers.
The Black & Gold, who have now won 12 of its last 14 showdowns with the Atlantic-10, will return home to take on crosstown rival and reigning A-10 Champions, Richmond, on Friday evening. Game time on ESPN2 is set for 8 p.m.


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TORONTO--(Marketwire - Nov 28, 2012) - Dr. Lawrence Tong, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Toronto, says new innovations in surgical techniques have dramatically improved the number of options available to patients for improving their appearance as well as their self-esteem. According to Dr. Tong, one of the most influential advancements in plastic surgery over the past few years has been the use of fat transfer to achieve safe, natural results during procedures like facial rejuvenation, buttock augmentation, and breast augmentation.
"Fat transfer is basically removing fat from one area of the body and placing it in another to improve the volume of the recipient area," says Dr. Tong. "The most noticeable benefits of fat transfer procedures are that the results last longer than treatments such as dermal fillers. It has the ability to create a more natural-looking outcome, especially in cases where a significant amount of volume is needed."
Dr. Tong says he typically takes fat from places where patients have an excess amount, for example the flank, outer thigh, or abdomen, and carefully injects it into areas that have lost fullness or shape. While fat transfer can be used for procedures such as buttock enhancement or breast augmentation, he says a majority of his Toronto plastic surgery patients request the technique to enhance the appearance of their faces. Particularly with facial procedures, Dr. Tong says fat transfer has become a popular method because it is one of the only ways patients can add volume to the face for a long-term result.
"People now recognize that loss of fat is a significant part of facial aging," he says. "Unlike a facelift, fat grafting adds volume to improve the fullness of the face for a more complete facial rejuvenation. Thus, the facelift and fat volumizing complement each other."
Because the procedure is performed using the patient's own fat, Dr. Tong says another major benefit of the technique is that the body will not reject the transferred material. However, in the immediate healing period, the fat can experience some resorption or a "melting-away" effect. Dr. Tong says he accounts for the natural reduction of the fat by creating a slightly 'over-corrected' look, resulting in a better long-term outcome.
Fat transfer for breast augmentation limits the size patients can achieve when compared to a more traditional surgical procedure, such as a breast enhancement with silicone breast implants. Despite this, Dr. Tong says the potential for shape and artistry is greatly improved, and additionally there is no concern about silicone leakage or other issues associated with breast implants.
"With fat, I have the ability to place it in the breast in a selective manner," says Dr. Tong. "In some cases, I can preferentially place the fat in one area to create a better, more customized appearance, as opposed to implants which provide a simple, round shape."
As with any medical procedure, Dr. Tong says the benefits of fat transfer are greatly dependent upon the skill and experience of the plastic surgeon. He says regardless of whether they are looking for breast augmentation or a facelift, patients should take great care to consult with a board-certified surgeon before undergoing any treatment. By selecting a dedicated and qualified practice, Dr. Tong says patients can experience the joys of a safe, natural-looking result and a more vibrant appearance.
About Lawrence Tong, MD, FACS
A graduate of the University of Toronto Medical School, Dr. Lawrence Tong completed his training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Michigan Medical Center. He is double board-certified in Plastic Surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Dr. Tong is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, as well as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Located at 199 Avenue Road in Toronto, Ontario, Dr. Tong's practice, the Yorkville Institute of Plastic Surgery, can be reached at (416) 972-0999. He and his team can also be contacted online via the website myplasticsurgerytoronto.com.
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Bangladesh: Risk Assessment
Country Risk Rating
Business Climate Rating
- Competitive clothing sector, thanks to relatively cheap labor
- Substantial remittances from expatriate workers, living mainly in the Gulf States
- International aid helping to cover financing needs
- Moderate level of national debt
- Favorable demographics: 45% of Bangladeshis are less than 15 years old
- Economy vulnerable to changes in global competition in the textile sector; to developments in the GCC States
- Very low per capita income
- Recurring and growing political and social tensions
- Business climate shortcomings, especially regarding infrastructure
- Recurring natural disasters (cyclones, severe floods) resulting in significant damage; loss of harvests
Current Trends
Growth Momentum is Expected to Remain Firm Despite a Slight Slowdown in 2018
Activity remained steady in 2017, buoyed by higher public and private investment, while consumption was hit by a fall in remittances from expatriate workers. On the supply side, and despite reduced activity in the textile sector, industry was still the main driver of activity with growth below 9% - lower than the rate of 2016. Agriculture, which benefited from higher agricultural commodity prices and an increase in farmed land, grew by over 4%. Activity is expected to dip slightly in 2018, but should become more robust.
Household demand is expected to increase, despite higher inflation and lower agricultural incomes. These will be offset by more stable remittances from expatriate workers, who will benefit from recovery in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States, as well as from increased credit. The sums coming from the Gulf States represented about 57% of total transfers in 2017. Public investment will also boost growth, while private investment (especially foreign investment) will continue to be hit by an unconducive business climate and a tense political climate.
The National Development Plan (NDP) for the 2018 tax year should effectively lead to the implementation of almost 90 new projects in the transport, water supply, and education sectors, as well as several projects that are currently being finalized. The agricultural sector, which employs half the workforce, is likely to stall due to an expected fall in rice production during 2018. The pace of demand on the domestic market will continue to sustain both the local industrial and services networks. This will also lead to a significant rise in imports, reducing trade's contribution to growth. Inflation is set to increase, thanks to rising prices for agricultural products, but will remain close to the 6% target fixed by the central bank, who will stick to an accommodative monetary policy that will help support the lively pace of activity and help control the taka's exchange rate against the US dollar.
A Widening Public Deficit, but Sound External Accounts
The public deficit is expected to fall slightly, but will remain above the 3% observed in 2014. The 2018 budget foresees a significant rise in public spending, and especially investment spending, which is set to rise by 1.3 GDP points. Under the National Development Plan, expenditure will be allocated to strengthening trade policies, to recapitalizing the publicly-owned banks, and to ongoing investments in infrastructure – such as the Rooppur nuclear plant and the Padma railway project.
The slight downturn in activity is likely to limit the increase in government income expected by the authorities, who are expecting higher revenues from mandatory deductions. Income from both VAT, introduced in 2017, and import taxes will benefit from strong consumption. The public debt burden will remain moderate. The current account balance will continue to deteriorate but the deficit will remain low. Export growth is not expected to offset the rise in imports, resulting in a widening trade balance. This is because, despite expected oil price stability in 2018, the import bill is likely to rise significantly due to increased imports of capital goods and foodstuffs. Exports will remain vigorous, bolstered by dynamism in the ready-to-wear sector. However, the sector could be hit by stronger protectionist barriers on the US market, the leading ready-to-wear trade destination, and by consumer slowdown within the UK market. At the same time, competition from other low-cost production sites is rising.
The flow of remittances from expatriate workers should stabilize after contracting in 2017 (down from 8.5% to 6% of GDP) due to the downturn in construction activity in the GCC countries, the leading employer of the country's diaspora. The foreign exchange reserves, although slightly lower, will remain at levels deemed satisfactory (almost seven months of imports), thus substantially improving the country's ability to resist sudden capital flight. The banking system will remain weakened by high ratios of non-performing loans and the need to recapitalize the publicly-owned banks (30% of the banking sector).
The Political Situation has Stabilized, but the Country Remains Vulnerable Ahead of the Parliamentary Elections in 2019
Despite a stable political system, Bangladesh is still vulnerable to spikes in tension between the Awami League, the ruling conservative Muslim party, and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). Following the victory of the Awami League in the 2014 parliamentary elections, the country experienced waves of violent protests and major blockades. The situation has since stabilized, but there are fears of renewed tensions in the run-up to the parliamentary elections scheduled for early 2019. Although it boycotted the 2014 parliamentary elections, the BNP is expected to mobilize massively in 2018 so as not to be marginalized politically. Finally, the country is set to suffer from a particularly difficult business climate.


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All employees of Central Washington University (administrative, academic, staff and student workers) are required to abide by the policies governing review and release of student education records. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), also known as the Buckley Amendment of 1974, mandates that information contained in a student's education record must be kept confidential and outlines the procedures for review, release and access of such information.
Access to the Student Information System (SIS), also known as Safari will be granted to those individuals who have a legitimate educational interest in the data. The director of the functional area that oversees the student data being requested will grant access to specific student data, if deemed appropriate. Supervisors may request "Security Access" to Safari by completing the online form located at http://www.cwu.edu/its-training/safari-access-form.
Individuals who have been granted access to any part of the SIS database must understand and accept the responsibility of working with confidential student records. The following rules apply to all university employees with a SIS/Safari account:
Individual and department passwords are to be kept confidential and should not be shared. When authority to access additional screens or systems is needed, employees should make a request through their supervisor, and the supervisor can request additional access using the Security Access form noted above. It is the responsibility of each departmental SIS custodian employee to keep their passwords confidential and to change passwords whenever they feel someone else may have obtained access to it.
FERPA guidelines state that officials of the university may be given access to student education records on a "need to know" basis and that such assessment be limited to job related, legitimate, educational interests. The information contained in a student's education record may not be released to a third party without the written consent of the student. At its discretion, CWU may provide directory information without the consent of the student. Directory information is defined as the student's name, university and permanent home addresses, telephone numbers, photograph, major field of study, class, participation in officially recognized activities and sports (and heights and weights of members of athletic teams), dates of attendance, degrees and awards received (including honor roll), and the most recent previous educational institution attended.
Examples of inappropriate use of student records are:
Under no circumstances should an employee give confidential information about students to any other students, other employees, or to any person who has not been authorized to receive such information by their departmental supervisor. Although directory information may be released without prior consent, any requests coming from students or from anyone off campus should be referred to Registrar Services.
** Students may request on Safari or from Registrar Services or Student Affairs that directory information concerning them not be released. No information may then be released without the student's written consent. If a student has requested directory information be restricted, the following screen will appear on several of the Safari SIS screens indicated by the blue shade.
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With the exception of the directory information listed above, all student records are considered to be confidential and are open only to University personnel who need the information to carry out their official responsibilities (assigned duties and functions). Although University personnel have authorized access to this information on a "need to know" basis, they are not permitted to release information to persons outside the University unless authorized in writing by the student, by a court order, or by the exceptions listed below under supplemental exceptions. Only the official or designated person responsible for the records has the authority to release them.
Release of Grades
Grades will be released to a student if picture-id is presented. Students may also obtain their grades on the Safari student information system or they can request that Registrar Services mail them a hard copy report. A form is available at Registrar Services or at the University Campus Center offices.
Posting of Grades
The posting of grades either by the student's name, institutional identification number or social security number without the student's written permission is a violation of FERPA. This includes posting of grades to a class website. Posting of grades can be accomplished either by obtaining the students un-coerced written permission or by using randomly assigned numbers that only the instructor and individual student know. The order of posting should not be alphabetic. Faculty may use "Blackboard" to post grades as long as a student-secured password exists.
Since there is no guarantee of confidentiality in transmitting information electronically via campus e-mail or through the Internet, faculty should refrain from sending grades via e-mail. If there is an unauthorized release of grades to someone who is not a school official, the institution would be in violation of FERPA if the student whose grades were illegally disclosed filed a complaint.
The returning of papers/exams via an "open" distribution system, e.g. stacking them on an open table, is a violation of a student's right to privacy, unless student(s) submits a signed waiver to the instructor for such purposes. However, the Department of Education suggests if faculty distribute openly after they have obtained a signed release of information, that the paper/exam should be in a sealed envelope.
Security Measures and Student Data
Faculty and staff should make every effort to protect student data following the procedures outlined in this document. In addition, faculty and staff should implement the following safeguards with any confidential information regarding student information.
Rights of Access and Review of Records
If a copy (ies) of a portion or all of the records in the student's file is requested, the custodian of the records may charge a fee for copies made. The fee may not effectively prevent students from exercising their right to inspect and review (under supervision of a University employee) their records. You may not charge a fee to search for or to retrieve records. Each custodian of department records is responsible for requiring proper identification of the individual making the request about his/her records.
Limitation on Access
Educational institutions are not required to make available to students in institutions of post-secondary education the following records:
Supplementary Exceptions
In addition to the student access stipulations, the Act provides that the University may release, without the student's permissions, personally identifiable education records to:
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A student may challenge the accuracy of handling of educational records maintained by the University on grounds that the records are inaccurate, misleading or otherwise violate the privacy or other rights of the students. Students who wish to exercise these rights should file a request with the custodian of the records in question. Appeals regarding their decisions should be made to the Vice President of Student Affairs.
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Students are encouraged to report any violations and seek redress from CWU officials responsible for the area in which the violation occurred. However, complaints regarding violations of rights accorded students by Section 438 of the Privacy Rights of Parents and Students Act or the regulations, may be submitted to the department of Health, Education and Welfare. Such allegations must be submitted in writing.


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It might look like it claimed the lives of an entire drawer full of barbecuing tools, but Tom Dixon's simple Stamp Lamp actually starts life as a boring flat sheet of zinc-coated steel.
The intricate grooves and flaps that diffuse the bulb's glow are created using the same metal stamping machines that churn out parts for cars. When removed from its flat packaging the shade looks like a metallic snowflake, but in no time flat (pun intended) the consumer can turn it into a functional 3D sculpture by bending, folding, and twisting the various pieces into whatever form they desire.
There's no word on whether Tom Dixon will actually be selling the lamps, but a limited run has been produced and are being given away at the Milan Design Show. So there's nothing stopping them from firing up the presses and churning out more of these for the masses. [Tom Dixon via Inhabitat]


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Introduction from the Chair
Organisation Structure
Scope of the Modern Slavery Act 2015
SDL undertakes a zero-tolerance approach to Modern Slavery within its global organization and supply chain. SDL launched its Global Code of Conduct in January 2017 which detailed its ethical conduct requirements for all employees, contractors and suppliers. This was followed up with mandatory training for all employees and contractors and SDL has over a 95% completion and success rate.
SDL has implemented steps within its procurement team to ensure that we only work with suppliers who abide by our Global Code of Conduct or adhere to similar principals and ethical guidelines. SDL has adopted a risk based approach to Modern Slavery and identified high risk territories in which SDL has ensured that employees have completed the relevant training and are aware on how to identify unethical behaviour. SDL has a Whistle Blowing Policy and a dedicated Ethics Compliance team which investigate all claims of unethical behaviour.
Ethical Compliance is examined by the Board with regular reviews from the Head of Compliance via the Audit Committee.
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This statement was approved by the Board of Directors of SDL PLC on 31 January 2018.
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By Fred Schernecker
BROOKLINE, Mass. – On May 2, the Harvard Golf Program gathered at The Country Club in Brookline to celebrate the 2009-2010 season, a gathering made possible by the Friends of Harvard Golf.
- Men's Team Slideshow (courtesy, Danny Mayer '10)
- Women's Team Slideshoe (courtesy, Claire Sheldon '10)
During our seniors' time at Harvard, the men's team improved its average tournament score each year - from 310 per tournament round four years ago to a stellar 296 per tournament round this past year. The average winning score of tournaments during that same time frame went from 293 to 290. This season the team had a 76 percent winning percentage - another best in team history. The team has gone from an "upstart" to a "contender" to a "winner". They are on their way to "champions". We owe this success in large part to our four seniors: Greg Shuman, Nick Moseley, Peter Singh and team captain Danny Mayer.
Over the last four years, the women's team has progressed from "winner" to "champion" on its way to "dynasty" status. The team's average score per tournament round improved from 322 four years ago to 303 this year while winning consecutive Ivy League Championships in 2008 and 2009. The team even received votes to be ranked in this year's Top 25 national poll - something that has never happened for Harvard or any other team in the Northeast region.
Over the past four years, the team has compiled an astounding record of 286-22 overall with a record of 91-12 against Ivy opponents. Sarah Harvey and captain Claire Sheldon provided stellar play and leadership during their four years that has set the bar high for those who follow.
Three awards were presented to each team at the banquet while also announcing the captain election.
Men's Team Awards:
Rob Erickson '01 Team Player Award: Rob Erickson was a three year golf letterman and member of the class of '01 who passed away on January 20, 2005. His friends and teammates knew Rob as a strong advocate for his school, his friends, and the values he shared with his parents. While every Harvard student remembers how it felt to open their acceptance letter, Rob seemed to carry that feeling with him every day throughout college. As a Harvard student-athlete, Rob saw it as his responsibility to help younger players feel welcome at Harvard. When recruits visited campus, Rob was the first to meet them and always offered to house them during their stay. Those who eventually came to Harvard knew they already had one good friend on the team.
In recognition of Rob's contributions to Harvard and the golf program, the golf team has created a Team Player award to be given to the golfer who best follows Rob's example in his commitment to team and community – the Rob Erickson '01 Team Player Award.
Past Winners:
2005 – Tom Hegge '07
2006 – James Cleary '06
2007 – Tom Hegge '07
2008 – Mike Shore '09
2009 -- John Christensen '09
The 2010 winner of the Rob Erickson '01 Team Player Award was Peter Singh '10.
Alex Vik '78 MVP: As a freshman in 1975, Alex won the inaugural Ivy League Championship individually and led the team to their only team Ivy League Championship the same year. The following year he won the individual trophy again and followed up with two more All Ivy performances. Alex has continued to be a valuable member of the Harvard Golf program as a Co-Chair of the Friends of Harvard Board and the father of women's team member Caroline Vik. This award is given annually to the team member who is most responsible for moving the program toward its vision of becoming the best program in the Northeast.
Past Winners:
2005 – Chris Wu '05
2006 – David (DJ) Hynes '06
2007 – Greg Shuman '10
2008 – Not awarded
2009 -- Greg Shuman
The 2010 winner of the Alex Vik '78 MVP Award was Tony Grillo '12.
The Biff Jeeks Harvard Golf Award: Named in honor of the legendary man, this award is given to the Harvard golfer who best exemplifies the traditions of excellence at Harvard, who best represents Harvard Golf and whose fighting spirit helps them and their teammates overachieve.
The inaugural Biff Jeeks award winner was Greg Shuman '10
Captain: Prior to the banquet, the team voted for their new captain. Succeeding outgoing senior Danny Mayer as captain for the 2010 - 2011 season will be Tony Grillo '12.
Women's Team Awards:
The Short Game Award: Most of our competition is competent from tee to green. Since over 50% of strokes take place within 50 yards of the hole, scoring at all levels comes from the short game – getting the ball in the hole from around the green. This requires practice, strategy, imagination, touch . . . and more practice. As a first step towards improvement, we measure our results. The Short Game Award goes to the player with the most effective short game as measured by our statistical program.
Past winners:
2002 – Merry Chiampa '04
2003 – Kathryn Kuchefski
2004 – Merry Chiampa '04
2005 – Jeen-Joo Kang '05
2006 – Jessica Hazlett, '08
2007 – Emily Balmert '09
2008 – Emily Balmert '09
2009 -- Christine Cho '12
The 2010 winner of The Short Game Award was Christine Cho '12, who also won the award last season. Christine was also awarded the Ivy League Player of the Year award.
The Warren Smith Sportsmanship Award: Warren Smith started the Harvard Women's Golf program in 1993. For most people who knew Warren, he was the nicest man they knew. A true gentleman. A good man who always had a kind and helpful thing to say. He was a father and a grandfather away from home for many Harvard students and a role model for all. In difficult times and good times; through personal adversity Warren always exhibited Sportsmanship, Dedication, Etiquette, and Kindness. Harvard Women's Golf awards the Warren Smith Sportsmanship Award each year to the team member who best exemplifies the ideals established by Coach Smith.
Past Winners:
2002 – Elisa Schaar '04
2003 – Jennifer Cronan '06
2004 – Jacquie Rooney '07
2005 – Carrie Baizer '05
2006 – Caitlin Hicks '06
2007 – Jacquie Rooney '07
2008 – Debbi Amanti '08
2009 -- Claire Sheldon '10
The 2010 winner of the Warren Smith Sportsmanship Award is Sarah Harvey'10.
The Biff Jeeks Harvard Golf Award: Named in honor of the legendary man, this award is given to the Harvard golfer who best exemplifies the traditions of excellence at Harvard, who best represents Harvard Golf and whose fighting spirit helps them and their teammates overachieve.
The inaugural Biff Jeeks Award winner was Claire Sheldon '10.
Captain: Prior to the banquet, the team elected Mia Kabasakalis '11 as their new captain succeeding outgoing senior Claire Sheldon.
A final note on two of Harvard's seniors: Claire Sheldon and Greg Shuman compiled noteworthy careers. While stats tell only a small part of the story, following are some numbers that indicate the impact they each had on Harvard Golf in the past four years:
Greg Shuman:
- Lowest career scoring average (74.73) -- almost 2 strokes better than the next lowest.
- 2nd lowest (73.27) season scoring average (2nd to Mark Pollak 73.20)
- Most rounds played in a season (23 -- achieved twice) and in career (80)
- Highest % of counting scores in a season -- (100% -- achieved twice) and highest percentage of counting scores in career -- 96.2% of rounds in career counted.
- 2nd lowest tournament round (68) -- 2nd to Danny Mayer's 67.
- lowest 36 hole tournament total -- 3 under par.
- lowest 54 hole tournament total -- 2 under par
- Most par or better rounds (10)
Claire Sheldon:
- Tied for lowest round in team history -- 68
- Tied for most wins in a season (2) and a career (4)
- 2nd lowest 36 hole total -- (-2)
- 2nd lowest career scoring average
- 3rd lowest season scoring average
- 2nd in most rounds played in a season (19) -- 2nd to Sarah Harvey (21)
- 3rd at Ivy's two times
- Only Harvard Women's Golf team member to qualify for the USGA Women's Amateur


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One of Wyoming's most outspoken environmental groups is disbanding.
The board of the Laramie-based Biodiversity Conservation Alliance voted Thursday to call it quits. Board President Ken Driese said Monday the group has been having fundraising difficulties and that four staff members are losing their jobs.
Biodiversity Conservation Alliance got its start in 1988 as a group called Friends of the Bow and advocated for conservation issues in southeast Wyoming's Medicine Bow National Forest. The group changed its name twice over the years, as it took on more of a statewide focus.
Lately the Biodiversity Conservation Alliance has been speaking out against certain gas and uranium development projects in southern Wyoming.
The group's demise leaves the Wyoming Outdoor Council as the only statewide environmental group based in Wyoming.


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John McCain's first round interrogation of Chuck Hagel was rude and uncouth, but Hagel's answer wasn't quite satisfactory, either.
Hagel opposed the 2007 Iraq surge, which played a large part in the ultimate stabilization of that country–at least, to the point where we were able to leave. McCain demanded to know whether Hagel now thought the surge was a good or bad thing. Hagel tried to answer; McCain interrupted him, demanding a yes or no. Hagel tried to put it in context, saying that the war in Iraq had been our worst foreign policy mistake since Vietnam; McCain again pushed for a yes or no. Hagel, rightly, refused to give a yes or no.
So let's put this in perspective: Hagel is absolutely correct on the big picture. Iraq was a disastrous, irresponsible decision (although Hagel voted for it, then quickly came to his senses). McCain has been dead wrong on the big picture–fabulously wrong, since he opposed our leaving Iraq, even after the situation stabilized. But he's right about the surge: it helped stabilize Baghdad at the same time as the Army, under General Petraeus, was having success in turning Sunni tribes away from Al Qaeda in Iraq.
It might be useful at this point–almost 10 years after George W. Bush made the dreadful decision to go to war–to have an intelligent conversation about how we could make such a terrible mistake. It would also be useful to have a conversation about the surge, about how the Petraeus counterinsurgency strategy affected the tamping down of violence. But McCain's questioning was more about personal pique and histrionics than it was about elucidating Hagel's views. It was a foolish and demeaning exercise.
For the transcript between Hagel and McCain, see Michael Scherer's article.


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Jean-Vincent Posy-Audette, who worked with Bolduc at the University of Sherbrooke, was named a defensive and special teams assistant. The rest of the staff, including defensive co-ordinator and assistant head coach Noel Thorpe, had already been retained by general manager Jim Popp, who stepped in as head coach when Dan Hawkins was fired five games into the 2013 campaign. They will have less than three months to prepare for the start of training camp. Its a challenge for Worman, a former offensive co-ordinator with the Eskimos and Winnipeg Blue Bombers, to set up an offensive system and work out who will be the starting the quarterback. With Anthony Calvillo retired, the club will need a new starter for the first time since 2000, with 2006 Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith and the inexperienced Tanner Marsh as the leading candidates. "To be honest, I havent spent a lot of time evaluating them yet," said Worman, who has worked with CFL veterans pivots Ricky Ray and Khari Jones, among others. "I saw them a minor amount of time on (U.S. television). "The biggest thing they have to be is consistent — get rid of their mindset of following Anthony and just focus on what they do. Theres no magic formula. My job will be to match up what they do well for them to be successful." Popp has said Smith is the frontrunner, but Worman said the decision on the opening game starter will be made after camp and the teams two pre-season games. They also have former Winnipeg quarterback Alex Brink in the mix. "Everyones going to get lots of reps, so its not important at this time to say who is and who isnt (the starter)," said Worman. "If thats what Jim wanted to say, thats fine, but it doesnt matter to me. "Neither is an established, proven quarterback in the CFL." Higgins also named himself as special teams co-ordinator, a job he did for nine years with Calgary. He will be aided by Posy-Audette and Bolduc. "When youre special teams, you get to coach the whole team," said Higgins. "So theres some merit to that. "Its so much a part of the fabric of the CFL because of the three downs. You need a solid foundation for your kicking, and youre not giving lip service when the head coach is the guy thats responsible." Alouettes owner Bob Wetenhall and his management team took their time after last season, when they went 8-10 and were beaten in the East Division semifinal, to decide whether to keep Popp in the dual role of GM and coach or to find a new coach. Wetenhall finally decided to have Popp concentrate on what hes best at _ finding talent. Now the new staff has to get to know their players in a hurry. "To me its not about the time issue, its what they do from now to training camp," said centre Luc Brodeur-Jourdain. 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Planet Earth is fried and fricasseed in this wildly suspenseful post-apocalyptic action yarn only partially set deep beneath the ocean waves.
Compared to the sun-scarred humans still clinging to life topside, young biologist Jesse Baines is living well. Pacifica—the secret undersea lab nestled off the coast of San Diego where he and a community of other scientists have taken refuge after society's collapse—is a self-sufficient oasis far from the reach of marauding cannibals. Still, Jesse can't shake the feeling of being imprisoned in this pineapple under the sea, so he longs for a chance to ditch his cushy confines. When an unexpected disaster threatens Pacifica, he leaps at the chance to take part in a risky reconnaissance mission to recover some necessary items stored back on land. What unfolds next is all part of an ambitious plot that evokes elements of The Road and BioShock, the epic video game. Pryce's muscular prose is relentlessly descriptive and often times even poetic in its blood and guts portrayal of a world seared into insanity. A keen sense of apprehension and anxiety consistently stokes the engines of suspense in an inexorable march toward ultimate calamity. Things only start to lag once the door is thrown open and the boogieman let out. Although artfully rendered, the main villain here is either a clichéd madman (right down to his evil genius grin), or (more generously) a loving homage to every Hollywood bad guy who's ever plotted to take over the world. The story's deep, dark, terrible secret, meanwhile, is a conspiracy theorist's fantasy whirling with fears of overpopulation, global warning, genetic engineering and cloning. Some of the plot points seem a bit forced in order to facilitate the high adrenaline set pieces, while at least two other story threads are left virtually high and dry. But vividly rendered characters worth rooting for and supremely orchestrated action combine to compensate for any listing that might occur, which helps keep this semi-aquatic adventure on course to a thrilling conclusion.
Nail-biting fun amid near-future pseudo-science.


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A Dalek, by Jordan. I really just think Dalek is fun to say. Dalek.
And the TARDIS, by me. I made it by painting/drawing on a little wooden plaque.
One night Jordan and I decided to watch a couple of episodes of Doctor Who on Netflix. It is now our favorite. I know these ornaments will remind me of cuddling on the couch with Jordan after a long day, watching our show. Once the kids are finally asleep, we can watch one or maybe two episodes before we both fall asleep. That little window is the best time of the day!
The paint is still wet on the TARDIS and the Dalek is in the oven right now baking, but we got them done! The festivities may now commence. Merry Christmas, everyone!


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I would like to give credit to Jabsco (www.jabsco.com) for going above and beyond in their customer service. We have three Jabsco 58500 electric toilets on our catamaran. Two of them had the unfortunate habit of flinging their contents around the head.
I sent an email describing the problem to Jabsco, and within an hour, a representative named Bo had called me. He explained that there was a design flaw in models made in early 2011 that sometimes caused this to happen. He offered two replacements to be shipped anywhere in the world. His colleague, Jeff Lander, arranged the shipping and advised on installation.
Within two weeks, we received our replacements in Grenada. We are very happy with the replacements, and with Jabsco's rapid response and acknowledgement of the problem. True customer service.
Tony Day
On Delay, 2004 Lagoon 470
Aruba / San Francisco, Calif.
Editor's Note: The Jabsco Deluxe Lite Flush 58500 that Practical Sailor tested for the February 2011 report did not have the "flinging" problem.
I'd like to thank the technical staff at Whale Pumps (www.whalepumps.com), particularly Justin Brennan and Josh Phillips, for helping me with a problem with my manual bilge pump. Recently, the pump diaphragm ripped due to age, and because the pump is old, I could not readily identify the model. An email was quickly answered by Josh and Justin, who, after looking at some pictures, quickly identified the model (Urchin) and provided me with a list of suppliers for a new diaphragm.
It is great when a company supports its older products. I am planning to install an electric pump alongside the current manual one, and when I do, you can bet it will be a Whale.
Mike Fossler
Pana-Sea-A, O'Day 272
Worton, Md
I recently discovered that the suction-cup stern light I use on my dinghy stopped working and I suspected corrosion inside the housing. I contacted the maker, Innovative Lighting (www.innovativelight.com), and customer service technician Alex Allen. I knew—and told Alex—that whatever warranty came with the units had certainly expired by now. Nevertheless, he told me to ship the unit to them. He contacted me promptly to tell me the switch was bad, which he replaced, plus he provided a new corrosion-free housing. For good measure, he also replaced the suction cup.
The entire process took less than two weeks. Total cost: $0. Great product and even better customer service!
I also wanted to second what a reader recently mentioned about great customer service at Edson (www.edsonmarine.com). I, too, snapped off the plastic clip on my Edson wheel mount. I contacted Edson, and they said it happens all the time and they'd send me new ones. After a couple of weeks went by and nothing arrived, I contacted them again. They apologized and sent me three clips, which did arrive in a few days.
Again, good customer service. (However, if these clips do break "all the time," Edson might want to consider more durable clips.)
Steven Fink
Rondo, Beneteau 423
Marina del Rey, Calif.
We recently had a problem with a Groco ARG-100 bronze strainer. The original bronze screw on the top cap would not tighten. Groco (Gross Mechanical, www.groco.net) explained that the threads were worn down either from years of use or from galvanic corrosion. (The strainer is on a 1996 Beneteau 12-meter, and seems to be the original.)
We purchased a new Groco plastic top to replace the worn bronze version. It appears that the plastic top, which is much thicker and tightens down easily, also pushes down the handle of the plastic strainer basket inside, breaking the handle. After doing this to two new baskets, I called Groco's chief technical expert.
He sent a new ARG-1000 out to us and only asked that we send back the old ARG-1000 so they could see exactly what was going on.
This is why as marine service professionals, we use Groco products everywhere we can. They not only make long-lasting products, they also stand behind their products, and offer outstanding customer service.
Jeffrey Schwartz
JSC Marine Services Division
Miami, Fa.
This is a kudos for Garhauer Marine's post sales support. I purchased two genoa cars (model LLC-2) for my boat, but the car track is non-standard, and the cars wouldn't quite fit.
I called Garhauer (www.garhauermarine.com), and they said to just send the cars in with the needed dimensions and they'd mill them out for me.
My neighbor had a similar problem a few years ago and had the same response from Garhauer.
Frank Tansley
Grace, Hans Christian 41T
Dana Point, Calif.