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Monday, November 15, 2010
The Most Memorable Meal in India - Chole at the Missionaries of Charity Orphanage in Agra
From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...Tucked behind a gate on Anjmar Road in Agra, is a Missionaries of Charity home. The facility, operated by the order of nuns that Mother Teresa founded, functions as an orphanage and a care facility for the chronic and terminally ill. As I passed through the gate and entered the grounds, I was followed by a young woman who was just completing the first of the ten years required to become a professed member of the community. She was lithe and fair, and her clipped accent indicated she was well-educated and came from a comfortable background. I suspect her task was to see that none of us one wandered into areas where our presence would be intrusive. She, instead, directed us to the right side of the compound and into a room of tiny miracles. Here, in cribs packed back to back, were twenty perfectly formed infants, abandoned, but found before starvation or exposure took their toll. Most of them were sleeping, but here and there you'd find a tiny flirt who'd shyly smile and reach for you. The babies in this room were adoptable and the vagaries of fate would soon take them to homes far from the streets on which they had been found. We passed through a connecting door into another room which told a different tale. Here, the infants and toddlers were dealing with physical or mental limitations that would keep them here until better facilities for their care could be found. Just outside, playing in a courtyard, were healthy children who were too old for adoption. The sisters had assumed responsibility for their education, job training, and, in the case of the girls, the arrangement of suitable marriages when they came of age.
Intent on showing us the others in their care, the young aspirant led us into a shaded courtyard where adult men were having a lunch of Chole and Naan. They were suffering from various mental or physical problems and many were horribly crippled. Off the courtyard was another room for those who were stricken with tuberculosis and AIDS. They were bedridden and obviously very ill. The young woman explained there was no money for the medicine that could effectively treat these men. They were languishing, waiting for a death that would not come quickly. Until it did, the sisters and their volunteers provided as much care and love as they possibly could to ease the final days of these men's existence.
Across the courtyard was a compound for the women that included a small cell-like structure that held some of them under lock and key. They had severe mental problems and the newer arrivals looked malnourished and had open wounds from scratching lice from their scalps and skin. The, soon to be, novice was now walking by my side and I asked how she was able to do this day after day. She smiled, took both my hands in hers and led me back to the children's quarters. There was a quotation hanging on the wall she wanted me to read. I'll share the last few lines of it with you. "I asked Jesus how much He loved me. He answered 'this much.' Then He stretched out His arms and died for me." She asked if I understood. I nodded yes and hugged her.
Today's Recipe
Chole is a North Indian chick pea dish. The base is a tomato gravy to which chick peas are added. Canned chick peas are used in this recipe. Like most Indian curries, spices can be adjusted so the dish is spicy or mild depending on your taste. This recipe will makes a Chole that's on the milder side.
Chole...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite
3 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee
1 pinch asafetida powder (optional)
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 medium sized onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium sized tomatoes, diced
1 teaspoon tomato paste
2 (15-oz.) cans chick peas, drained
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons salt, depending on taste
1/4 teaspoon finely minced ginger
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin powder
1/4 teaspoon teaspoon garam masala
1 cup water
1) Heat oil or ghee in a large saucepan. Add cumin seeds and cook until sizzling and seeds begin to turn brown. Add asafetida powder, if using. Asafetida is a gum resin that has a strong onion flavor. Stir in turmeric.
2) Add onions and sauté until golden brown. Add garlic and stir until fragrant.
3) Stir in tomatoes and simmer on medium heat until tomatoes have melted and mixture is fairly uniform. Add 1 teaspoon of tomato paste and mix.
4) Stir in chick peas. Add salt, ginger. chili powder, coriander, cumin powder, garam masala and sugar. Mix thoroughly.
5) Add 1 cup of water. Simmer for 20 minutes with pot partially covered. Serve hot with rice,naan or roti. Yield: 4 to 5 servings.
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Chole/Chana Masala - Enriching Your Kid
Chole Masala - Weird Combinations
Teri Wale Chole(Curried Chickpeas) - Annarasa - Essence of Flavor
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56 comments :
- tasteofbeirut said...
I did not know you were in India! How interesting and that place looks so interesting and these nuns fascinating.
I know I would love to eat that chick pea dish. Will have to bookmark it for the next meal. - November 15, 2010 at 12:25 AM
- Sasha said...
Wow, this looks incredible. I'm getting some new ideas of my own : )
Sorry to hear about your trip mishaps. - November 15, 2010 at 12:28 AM
- Monet said...
What a touching story...I worked in an orphanage in Africa a few summers ago, and this post brought back so many memories. These chickpeas sound amazing, but it is your words that truly touched me tonight. Thank you for sharing. I hope your week brims with hope and joy.
- November 15, 2010 at 12:43 AM
- Ginny Hartzler said...
What a powerful story! So your guide, she is a nun in training? And it takes 10 years?? That surprises me. My DIL is looking to adopt again, I know she would love one of these babies, but the restrictions in other countries are so that not nearly as many babies get adopted that could be. I mentioned India to her earlier, I'll have to ask her again, it seems there are problems with every country. We are very blessed that they were able to go to China for little Anne. If only the countries that have so many babies would lighten up on the restrictions a bit instead of making them even harsher, many more people would be able to adopt. It seems to be all about governments and big business now.
- November 15, 2010 at 12:47 AM
- LV said...
Intdoes not matter the person, everyone would enjoy a meal with you. I just cannot imagine what your Thanksgiving will be like.
- November 15, 2010 at 1:03 AM
- Pie said...
Looks yummy!
- November 15, 2010 at 1:16 AM
- Alessandra said...
Mary, what an experience!!!
Alessandra - November 15, 2010 at 1:19 AM
- kitchen flavours said...
Wow, that must be a memorable experience. We should really count our blessings with things that we take for granted. This is a really good post.
How is the bump on your head and your black-eye? Hope they are much better. Have a lovely and blessed week, Mary. - November 15, 2010 at 2:06 AM
- Katerina said...
Perhaps, if all of us were able to make a trip to countries where people suffer would make us appreciate what we have and be more giving to people less fortunate than we are. I love your dish too!
- November 15, 2010 at 2:48 AM
- Barbara Jean said...
This is amazing.
just popping by to say hi!!
barbara jean - November 15, 2010 at 3:10 AM
- Flavia Galasso said...
Goodmorning MAry (...here it's 9.25 am) ...I met Mother Teresa when I was young, she was a miracle!!!! I felt so well near her!!!She was very short...but she got a huge soul!!And even the charity women of her order around the world are great souls!!!Have a very nice week...and blessings ciao Flavia
- November 15, 2010 at 3:26 AM
- Priya Suresh said...
My fav chole...beautiful story..am damn sure its a fascinating experience for u..
- November 15, 2010 at 3:53 AM
- Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan blogger said...
A lovely food blog with great stories accompanying each post!
Check me out in Malaysia at:
www.duncaninkuantan.blogspot.com - November 15, 2010 at 4:30 AM
- Zurin said...
That was a powerful story Mary.
and the chickpea curry looks fantastic. I will definitely make this. I love chickpeas. :)
i also come here for your stories of India. - November 15, 2010 at 4:46 AM
- Valerie Harrison (bellini) said...
Mary it really does sound like you had an amazing sojourn. There is a company with whom I would love to travel (Responsible Travel)one day where we can also experience the worlkd through different eyes.
- November 15, 2010 at 5:08 AM
- Red Nomad OZ said...
How inspiring! And what a beautifully simple, but delicious sounding meal!! It's been wonderful to read about your travels - an amazing experience for us through you!!
Happy travels!! - November 15, 2010 at 5:35 AM
- Sushma Mallya said...
I hope ur having a lovely time in India Mary, and such a nice write up, and chole looks absolutely beautiful:)
- November 15, 2010 at 5:52 AM
- Sutapa said...
What a touching story and you pen down it so nicely!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful journey,I hope you are having great time in India except for some baddest traffic chaos and may be many more other but in midst of all these I see few super delicious dishes that are irresistible!
Wish you have a happy safe journey and few colorful memories when you are back home!
Love Always
Sutapa - November 15, 2010 at 6:30 AM
- Schnitzel and the Trout said...
As always, Mary, a beautiful recipe and an even more remarkable experience which you just shared with us. Bless you.
- November 15, 2010 at 7:12 AM
- Joanne said...
This experience sounds so heart wrenching but also inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. This chickpea dish sounds absolutely delicious. So simple and yet so tasty.
- November 15, 2010 at 7:27 AM
- What's next said...
What a sweet experience for you. I've always wanted to do medical missions trips, guess God will send me when I am to go... It kills me to think some of those people could be better with medications they can't afford there...
- November 15, 2010 at 7:31 AM
- Unknown said...
This post is making me all teary eyed. Just imagining that place existing right now clear across the world puts everything (even today) into perspective. Thanks for the amazing description and story, I really loved it!
I make a similar dish to this but you have added a few more ingredients here that I am excited to try. Thanks again Mary! - November 15, 2010 at 7:46 AM
- whalechaser said...
I have only recently discovered the wonders of Indian food from my very own kitchen. This recipe looks like another winner. I worry that I may turn vegetarian though ;-)
I am SO enjoying your trip! Carry on! - November 15, 2010 at 8:06 AM
- Unknown said...
What a truly powerful experience you just shared with us...thank you! I can only imagine how truly impactful it really was.
The Chole looks fantastic..and I'm not even a big fan of chickpeas!! - November 15, 2010 at 8:18 AM
- From the Kitchen said...
What a remarkable young woman to visit the orphanage in Agra with. How fortunate that there is such a place for all these needing children and adults. I am wondering, as a real contrast, if you visited the Taj Mahal at the same time?
Bonnie - November 15, 2010 at 8:25 AM
- Barbara said...
That brought tears to my eyes, Mary. The Missions of Charity are certainly doing important work..I really enjoyed reading about your experience!
I've never made chole...I have already copied the recipe. - November 15, 2010 at 8:32 AM
- SmilingSally said...
Hi! I've missed you!
That's love in action.
Happy Blue Monday, Mary. - November 15, 2010 at 8:39 AM
- nesrin said...
- November 15, 2010 at 9:16 AM
- Pondside said...
I know you must have had a large number of wonderful experiences in India, but I'll guess that nothing topped this. We Human beings have shown ourselves to be capable of unthinkable cruelty - to be reminded that there is unbelievable kindness and goodness is a gift. Thanks for sharing this experience with us.
- November 15, 2010 at 9:37 AM
- Sonia said...
How wonderful that you were able to travel to India..we support a ministry there and our friends will be travelling there next month for their annual visit. My husband loves chick peas..so I will defiinitely have to serve this to him! Looks wonderful!
Thanks for sharing,
Miss Bloomers - November 15, 2010 at 9:42 AM
- T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types said...
What a blessing those sisters are for so many people in need.
- November 15, 2010 at 9:55 AM
- Auntie E said...
That recipe sound great. I have to try it. Happy Blue Monday.
- November 15, 2010 at 11:06 AM
Thanks, Mary, for sharing your trip with us. Your story about the orphanage and medical center left me wanting to hear more. A beautiful tribute to the nuns who have given their lives to help others.
- November 15, 2010 at 11:19 AM
- High Plains Drifters said...
Must have been an incredible trip! Great pix and stories. Thanks so much for sharing. Cheers!
- November 15, 2010 at 11:23 AM
- FOODESSA said...
It's so incredibly amazing what is going on in other parts of the world and how we N.Americans generally complain with full tummies.
Mary...so far...your journey is really heart warming and I'm sure in some ways it has changed you.
It certainly gives me a lot more insight into another culture.
Lately I've been getting a little more interested in India's cuisine and your helping a great deal ;o)
Ciao for now,
Claudia - November 15, 2010 at 12:29 PM
- flying eagle woman said...
what an amazing post...i re-read it several times because it was rich and thick :-) thank you so much for sharing - I'll print the recipe and HOPEFULLY can make it soon!
Cheers my friend,
Shawna - November 15, 2010 at 1:04 PM
- ♥ Kathy said...
What an incredible and sad story Mary. It really made me cry. The food looks delicious though :)
- November 15, 2010 at 1:54 PM
- PeggyR said...
That looks very tastey!
- November 15, 2010 at 2:02 PM
- Kim said...
Mary - I imagine that you were flooded with emotion walking through this missionary. Those nuns are extraordinary people. Thank you for sharing this story.
It's easy to understand why this was one of your most memorable meals. It's simple, delicious, and I would say... most certainly made with love.
Glad to hear you had a wonderful and safe trip! - November 15, 2010 at 2:05 PM
- Kim, USA said...
You are blessed to have an experienced like this. The food looks delicious thanks again for sharing it with us. Happy Monday!
Blue Monday - November 15, 2010 at 2:33 PM
- Terry said...
Howdy Mary
God Bless you for sharing this post today !
Happy Blue Monday to you :)
I am so thrilled to know there is still much love and compassion
going forward in India .
May the rest of your week be filled with peace,calm and much joy .
big hugs from Texas
Until next time
Happy Trails - November 15, 2010 at 2:36 PM
- Donnie said...
That was so inspiring.
- November 15, 2010 at 4:46 PM
- Biren @ Roti n Rice said...
That's a touching story and must gave been quite an experience! It is good to know that there are those out there who would give their all for others. Thanks for sharing.
This chole dish sounds very flavorful and healthy. - November 15, 2010 at 5:38 PM
- Faith said...
What a beautiful story, Mary. Thanks so much for sharing. This dish looks really lovely and full of flavor!
- November 15, 2010 at 5:50 PM
- Jen_from_NJ said...
Your story is so powerful and has brought tears to my eyes. There is so much bad and yet so much good in this world. God bless the work of those nuns.
- November 15, 2010 at 6:03 PM
- ~ Chef Louise said...
what an amazing experience, my eyes are filled with tears. i can only imagine how this has changed you...
- November 15, 2010 at 7:24 PM
- Unknown said...
what a beautiful experience you shared....thank you.
- November 15, 2010 at 7:27 PM
- Lori said...
What an adventure. What devotion these ladies have. God bless them.
This chole sounds amazing. - November 15, 2010 at 8:29 PM
- Rhonda said...
First can I say, I am so jealous of your trip! My daughter spent 6 weeks in India during a summer vacation and I have been yearning ever since to go.
Second, I love Indian food, espcially chick peas. This recipe sounds so absolutely fantasitc. Thank you for sharing all your adventures. - November 15, 2010 at 10:40 PM
- Tasha said...
This story of the orphanage is so heartwrenching, and really reminds me of how blessed I am to have the life I do. Thank you for sharing your incredible, touching experience with us, as well as this wonderful sounding dish.
- November 15, 2010 at 11:08 PM
- Jeannie said...
A very touching post...sometimes we need wake up calls like these to remind us how fortunate we are.
The chole looks really delicious and healthy. - November 16, 2010 at 12:57 AM
- penny aka jeroxie said...
That is a great shot! And also you made a great recipe.
- November 16, 2010 at 3:15 AM
- Rita said...
What a touching post!Makes you stop and think.
- November 16, 2010 at 8:17 AM
- Mary Bergfeld said...
hicago Judy, It has been such a long time. It was wonderful to hear from you again. I hope you're having a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary
- November 16, 2010 at 11:14 AM
- Lucie said...
Every time I read a post of yours, I keep thinking your trip seems absolutely magical. And the chole--mmm!
- November 19, 2010 at 2:34 AM
- Unknown said...
wow. I'm a little behind reading some blogs and I just saw this now! This looks really, really yummy. Sweeter than channa masala. Gotta try this.
- November 20, 2010 at 1:25 PM


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The most popular form of worshipping Lord Shiva in Hinduism is in the Linga form. It is known as Shivling or Shivalinga. The Linga symbol is an attempt to give form to the formless, referred as Supreme Being or Brahman in Hindu religion. When a Linga is installed on a Yoni, it represents the union of Shiva and Shakti – the beginning of creation. Here are the reasons why Shivling is worshipped?
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Linga in Sanskrit means symbol or sign. One of the first uses of the term 'linga' in association with Shiva is found in the Shvetasvatara Upanishad – it says that Lord Shiva, the Supreme Being, has no linga (sign or symbol). In simple terms, it is impossible to define Brahman or that is alinga.
Now it is not possible for a common man to pray to Brahman which is beyond any characteristic. Human beings need a form to worship. In Sanatana Dharma, each individual has the freedom to define the Supreme Being or Brahman in the most convenient way he/ she is comfortable.
When our ancestors stood in crude nature, what bewildered him most would have been the regenerative method – his own and those of animals around him. This must also have been the time when he was looking to give an expression to the Supreme Power. It is only natural that the male reproductive organ appeared to him as the ideal symbol as it represented strength and regenerative power.
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The Mahabharata says 'Know everything, which is male, to be Ishana, and all that is female to be Uma; for this whole world, animate and inanimate, is pervaded by these two bodies. Shiva's divine Linga is worshipped by the Gods, seers, Gandharvas and Apsaras.' (Chapter 7, section 20, verses 22)
The greatness of this form of Shiva is based on the fact that the children bear neither the lotus symbol of Brahma nor of Vishnu's discuss…but one marked with the male and female organs, the linga and yoni, originated from Mahadeva and Devi (Chapter 13, section 19, verses 78)
Stories on Shivling from Puranas and Epic
Puranas and Epics in Hinduism narrate in detail why Shiva is worshipped in the form of linga. It is said that the Supreme Being appeared before Lord Brahma and Vishnu in the form of a 'pillar of fire', which had no end and beginning. It is one among the many symbols of Brahman.
There are numerous other incidents in the Puranas including the famous Deodar forest incident in which the wives of saints are attracted to Shiva and he castrates himself and leaves the Linga on earth as his symbol.
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Many of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu is known to have worshipped the Shivlinga including Lord Ram, Parashuram and Krishna .
Many of the forms that we worship today are the reflections of our mind, which is corrupted by ego, society and education. It is not pure.
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When the mind is clear and is without prejudices, we will realize that the Linga form of Shiva is the most innocent form of Brahman that our ancestors had realized. It is pure and they got it from pure nature.Many of the forms that we worship today are the reflections of our mind, which is corrupted by ego, society and education. It is not pure.
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Grosskopf worked with Marcus Spiegel — a chemical and biological engineering major whose sister took the first offering of the seminar in 2011 and recommended it — to help create a 15 meter-by-15 meter (50 foot-by-50 foot) grid across the site.
The grid serves to organize the terrain before the students begin peering below using equipment such as ground-penetrating radar (GPR), explained Alain Plattner, a postdoctoral research associate who works with Simons and senior Kathleen Ryan, a teaching assistant to the class.
The GPR resembles a three-wheeled, all-terrain baby carriage with a car-battery strapped to its underside. The GPR sends an electromagnetic wave into the ground that bounces back within nanoseconds. The signal's timing and intensity depend on the depth and material of the supposed ancient treasures it has located. But the GPR can be fickle — its sensitivity depends on the soil and terrain. The students would discover from their tests that the GPR works best on ground that was smoothed first, Maloof said.
Freshman Adrian Tasistro-Hart carefully treaded the rugged terrain as Grosskopf and Spiegel marked his path along the grid. He wore a backpack from which a GPS antenna extended to about 1 meter (3 feet) above his head, while in his hands he held a 1.5-meter (5-foot) pole fitted with a white cylinder connected to the pack. This was the magnetometer, which is used to prospect unknown terrain and detect the magnetic field of whatever is buried.
While not heavy, the magnetometer must be held perfectly still while in use in the field — which could be up to four hours. "If you move it, you change the recording," Simons told the students. "You want to make sure the recording only changes when you've found something."
For all its difficulty, the seminar has given Tasistro-Hart, who has an interest in atmospheric and oceanic sciences, an appreciation for fieldwork and a new interest in geosciences, a discipline he had previously assumed was limited to "looking at rocks."
"I expected the class to be difficult, but the challenge exceeded my expectations, which I've actually come to appreciate," Tasistro-Hart said. "This class has taught me about ways of thinking and writing scientifically, as well as how to observe effectively."
Students in the seminar attribute the learning experience to the enthusiasm and high standards of Maloof and Simons. Much like the site near campus, the intense data gathering and analysis are intended to simulate the real experience of working with colleagues to uncover artifacts hidden in the earth, Simons said. The students were not told what objects were buried at the site, nor where.
"They are learning to acquire data while working in a team," Simons said. "The real exercise is after today when they will take the data and analyze them. Anything that comes through in the data will come through subtly. They'll make as much as they can of it and then we'll tell them what they've been looking at."
Maloof said his most memorable work as an undergraduate was working alongside his professors rather than just being fed information. "Students learn how science actually works when they are observing and figuring things out together with the professor rather than just receiving a lecture — it's more real and less of a show," he said.
"Our goal is to teach them something they haven't learned before — how real science works. Real data are messy and you have to really work for them. Collecting data is more than looking up facts online, analysis tools are more than using Google," Maloof said. "We're trying out projects no one has done before. I think it's more exciting. It can seem harder to the students simply because it's something they are not used to."
The seminar's final presentations are open to the public and begin at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, in Guyot Hall, Room 178.


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Should murderous psychopaths be punished less severely if their behavior can be blamed on brain differences or genes? Or, conversely, should their sentence be longer precisely because their biology makes them even more intractable and dangerous than other criminals?
A new study published in Science explored these questions by asking judges to impose a prison term on a hypothetical convict. When the judges were initially told that the offender was a psychopath, they tended to consider it an aggravating factor in sentencing, but when they heard additional expert testimony that biological factors could explain the guilty man's behavior, they saw that information as mitigating and handed down a shorter sentence.
The impact of such expert testimony depended in part on whether the biological arguments came from the defense or the prosecution — it influenced judges' reasoning more when it was delivered by the defense. But, overall, judges still levied lengthy sentences for the crime and viewed the convict as morally and legally responsible for his behavior: they reduced prison time only by a year, from 13.93 years on average to 12.83, when considering brain or genetic explanations for the convict's behavior.
"The judges did not let the defendant off," said lead author Lisa Aspinwall of the University of Utah in a statement. "They just reduced the sentence and showed major changes in the quality of their reasoning." The researchers noted that they were surprised the judges reduced their sentencing at all, considering that they were dealing with psychopaths who are in general a highly unsympathetic bunch.
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The hypothetical case used in the new study was loosely based on the 1994 trial of Mobley v. State. In 1991, Stephen Mobley robbed a
Domino's pizza shop in Georgia, during the course of which he shot the restaurant's manager to death; at trial, his attorney attempted to present evidence showing that Mobley had a variant of a gene linked to violent behavior: the MAO-A or so-called warrior gene.
Because the scientific data on MAO-A was so new at the time, however, the judge rejected its use in court and Mobley was executed in 2005. But since then, research has supported the link between the gene and violence, and studies have found that men who have the gene and are abused as children are significantly more likely to display antisocial behavior.
In the new study, researchers tweaked the hypothetical case to eliminate the murder; instead, the defendant was convicted of aggravated battery for savagely beating a fast-food restaurant manager with a gun during a robbery attempt and causing permanent brain damage. By taking murder off the table — and therefore the death penalty or a life sentence — the researchers compelled the judges to consider the future dangerousness of a criminal who could eventually be set free.
Researchers presented one of four versions of the hypothetical case to 181 judges in 19 states. In all versions, judges read scientific evidence that the convicted criminal was a psychopath and what that meant, namely that psychopathy is incurable. Half of the judges also received expert testimony on the genetic and neurobiological causes of the criminal behavior, presented either by the defense as a mitigating factor, or by the prosecution, which argued that it should increase the convict's sentence. The other judges got no mention of the idea that biological differences in the convict's brain could have caused his behavior. Researchers controlled for the fact that different states have different sentencing laws.
The judges who were given a biological explanation for the convict's psychopathy issued shorter sentences, but notably, all judges committed the criminal to significantly more prison time than their average nine years for aggravated battery. And while all judges viewed psychopathy as an aggravating factor in sentencing, the judges who heard evidence about the genetic and neurobiological causes of the condition from the defense reported viewing it as less aggravating. Nearly 9 in 10 judges listed at least one aggravating factor in their reasoning for their sentence, but when they heard the expert testimony from the defense, the percentage of judges who also listed mitigating factors rose from 30% to 66%. And judges who received this evidence were 2.5 times more likely than other judges to report actually having weighed aggravating versus mitigating factors in deciding their sentence.
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The expert testimony offered in the study described how the MAO-A gene affects the amydgala, a part of the brain involved in emotion and learning. The amygdala is the seat of the so-called violence-inhibition mechanism, which is what triggers anxiety in normal people when they recognize that others are in pain or distress. People with low MAO-A activity, like the convicted psychopath, don't experience normal brain development, however; that may explain why psychopaths are incapable of responding to the fear and pain of others with normal distress. Ultimately, the testimony argued, because of their genetic and brain-related differences, psychopaths don't undergo functional moral development and fail to learn right from wrong.
Interestingly, however, even though the judges handed out reduced sentences when presented with this expert testimony, they did not report viewing the convict as having less free will or as being any less responsible, legally or morally, for his crime. "What this tells me is that the effect of neuroscience evidence may operate at a non-conscious level. People think it does not affect their judgment of responsibility, but in fact it does," says Barry Schwartz, professor of psychology at Swarthmore, who has researched this issue, but was not involved in the study.
It is this basic question of responsibility that many psychologists find crucial — and that so many people misunderstand. "There is a lot of interest these days in the implications of neuroscience for justice and the legal system. Some of this interest focuses on the radical notion that neuroscience undermines the very idea of personal responsibility," says Martha Farah, director of the Center for Neuroscience and Society at the University of Pennsylvania, who was also not associated with the new study. "The idea is that, since everything I do results from my brain, and my brain is the product of my genes and my life experiences, then how can you hold me responsible for anything? Isn't it always true that 'my brain made me do it?'"
Indeed, earlier studies have shown that when participants are presented with neuroscientific evidence in cases involving people who have caused harm or behaved violently, they see it as far more mitigating than psychological factors like child abuse — even though research now shows that brain differences themselves can actually be caused by such abuse and that child abuse is more strongly linked with violence than most neurobiological factors.
(MORE: Understanding Psychopathic and Sadistic Minds)
Schwartz and a colleague described their findings on such research in a recent New York Times op-ed:
The pattern of results was striking. A brain characteristic that was even weakly associated with violence led people to exonerate the protagonist more than a psychological factor that was strongly associated with violent acts. …
In contrast, while psychologically damaging experiences like childhood abuse often elicited sympathy for the protagonist and sometimes even prompted considerable mitigation of blame, the participants still saw the protagonist's behavior as intentional. The protagonist himself was twisted by his history of trauma; it wasn't just his brain.
The problem here, however, is that all of our psychology and behavior has a biological cause, even if we don't understand exactly how it works. As Schwartz put it, "'Was the cause psychological or biological?' is the wrong question when assigning responsibility for an action. All psychological states are also biological ones."
Schwartz called the new study "terrific," noting in particular that hearing evidence of biological causes of behavior had a larger impact on how mitigating the judges considered the convict's psychopathy than on the actual sentences they handed down. Among the mitigating factors that judges cited after hearing the neurobiological evidence was the idea that mental illness made the perpetrator less responsible for his behavior.
As one judge in the study explained: "The evidence that psychopaths do not have the necessary neural connections to feel empathy is significant. It makes possible an argument that psychopaths are, in a sense, morally disabled, just as other people are physically disabled."
(MORE: Study: 1 in 25 Business Leaders May Be Psychopaths)
Consequently, as Schwartz says, "If you sentence to punish, it will reduce sentencing. But if you sentence to protect society, it may well increase sentencing, by implying that the perpetrator is incorrigible."
"This is not the grand, metaphysical, 'We are all helpless to override the inevitable workings of our brains' idea that neuroscience is incompatible with moral or legal responsibility," says Farah. "It is a more subtle, but still important, finding that judges are influenced by neurobiological evidence."
Maia Szalavitz is a health writer at TIME.com. Find her on Twitter at @maiasz. You can also continue the discussion on TIME Healthland's Facebook page and on Twitter at @TIMEHealthland.


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DJ Screw Photographs and Memorabilia
This collection includes photographs, handwritten rap lyrics and song lists for "screw tapes," and flyers related to the late DJ Screw and his rap collective the Screwed Up Click. These materials document how DJ Screw developed the production technique known as "chopped and screwed," which is closely associated with Houston hip hop. The collection also includes obituaries (memorial service programs) for DJ Screw.
DJ Screw was born Robert Earl Davis, Jr. in 1971. As a teenager on the South side of Houston, he began DJ-ing and making mixtapes of his favorite rap songs for friends. By the early nineties, he had begun slowing down the music on his tapes to a hypnotic crawl and emphasizing certain words and phrases by repeating them manually. Screw sold these "chopped and screwed" mixtapes directly to eager fans.
Friends and local rappers began ordering personal tapes from Screw, and he invited the rappers to freestyle, or improvise, over beats at the beginning and end of the tapes. Over time, the rappers themselves developed followings and many released successful independent solo albums. Prominent members of the Screwed Up Click included the Botany Boys, Fat Pat, HAWK, Lil' Keke, E.S.G., Big Pokey, Big Moe, Lil' O, Al-D, Yungstar, and Lil' Flip.
It is estimated that DJ Screw sold hundreds of thousands of mixtapes throughout Houston and the South. He also released four studio albums on Bigtyme Recordz: All Screwed Up, 3 'N The Mornin' (Part One), 3 'N The Mornin' (Part Two), and I Wanna Get High with Da Blanksta. As a member of Dead End Alliance (D.E.A.) with Fat Pat, HAWK and Kay-K, he appeared on the album "Screwed for Life." In 1998, he opened Screwed Up Records and Tapes, a shop that sold only his mixtapes.
On November 16, 2000, DJ Screw was found dead in his recording studio at the age of 29, his death ruled an overdose of codeine and other drugs. His legacy continues to be honored by Houston rappers and fans from around the world.
These materials were part of a larger exhibition, DJ Screw and the Rise of Houston Hip Hop, on view at the M.D. Anderson Library from March 19 through September 21, 2012.
The original materials are available in UH Libraries' Special Collections in the DJ Screw Papers.
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In this Dec. 17, 2011 photo provided by the U.S. Marine Corps, a K-MAX pilotless freight helicopter, a detachment from Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1, transports cargo in Camp Dwyer, Helmand province, south of Kabul, Afghanistan. The U.S. military is testing a revolutionary new freight drone for its arsenal - a pilotless helicopter intended to fly cargo missions to remote outposts where frequent roadside bombs threaten access by road convoys. (Photo: AP/U.S. Marines, Justin M. Boling)
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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- Five U.S. service members were killed on Saturday by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan, the latest deadly attack against international troops since the Taliban announced the start of their spring offensive this week.
The coalition did not disclose the location of the blast, however, Javeed Faisal, a spokesman for the governor of Kandahar province, said the coalition patrol hit the roadside bomb in Maiwand district of the province, the spiritual birthplace of the Taliban.
Capt. Luca Carniel, a public affairs official for the U.S.-led coalition in Kabul, confirmed that all five were Americans. With the deaths, 47 members of the coalition have been killed so far this year - including 32 Americans.
The renewed violence came as Afghan President Hamid Karzai acknowledged that his government has been receiving funds from CIA for more than a decade as part of regular monthly assistance from the U.S. government.
Karzai told reporters at a news conference that the CIA's station chief in Kabul has assured him that regular funding the U.S. intelligence agency gives his government will not be cut off.
Karzai had earlier confirmed that his government had received such payments following a story published in The New York Times that said the CIA had given the Afghan National Security Council tens of millions of dollars in monthly payments delivered in suitcases, backpacks and plastic shopping bags.
"The help and assistance from the U.S. is for our National Directorate of Security. That is state-to-state, government-to-government regular assistance," Karzai said. "So that is a government institution helping another government institution, and we appreciate all this assistance and help, all this assistance is very useful for us. We have spent it in different areas (and) solved lots of our problems."
Karzai would not say how much assistance his government had received because it was being used for intelligence work, but acknowledged it was in cash and that "all the money which we have spent, receipts have been sent back to the intelligence service of the United States monthly."
He claimed that much of the money was used to care for wounded employees of the NDS, Afghanistan's intelligence service, and operational expenses.
"It is an official government deal between the two governments. This is happening all over the world - such deals between governments - and in Afghanistan, which is a needy country, these sorts of deals are very important and useful," he said.
Karzai confirmed the payments during a news conference earlier this week in Helsinki, Finland. After Karzai's confirmation in Europe, White House spokesman Jay Carney declined to comment on the newspaper report, referring questions to the CIA, which declined to comment on Saturday.
In his gathering with reporters at the presidential palace, Karzai said he had met earlier in the day with the Kabul station chief of the CIA. "I told him because of all these rumors in the media, please do not cut all this money because we really need it," Karzai said. "We want to continue this sort of assistance and he promised that they are not going to cut this money."
He added that negotiations for a new bilateral security agreement with the United States had been delayed because of conditions that Afghanistan had placed on such a deal. The security agreement is to govern a U.S. military presence after 2014 when nearly all foreign combat troops are to have finished their withdrawal from Afghanistan. The talks, which started in late 2012, are set to last up to a year.
President Barack Obama has not said how many troops will remain, although there have been estimates ranging from 8,000 to 12,000. It is unlikely such an announcement will be made until the security agreement is signed. Those troops would help train Afghan forces and also carry out operations against al-Qaida and other militant groups.
Karzai said Afghanistan was ready to sign a deal as long as the American government in exchange for being able to stay on bases in the country agrees to terms of Afghan security, funding assistance and help with training and equipping Afghan security forces. It is thought that the contentious issue of providing U.S. troops immunity from Afghan law is a low priority for the Afghan government in the negotiations.
The Afghan government has not said how much rent it would want for three or four U.S. bases, but it is believed to be in the billions. Afghanistan is also thought to be seeking security guarantees to protect its porous borders, including the frontier with Pakistan that is the main infiltration route for insurgents who retain sanctuary in Pakistan's lawless tribal areas.
"The position of the United States about the security of Afghanistan and relations with neighboring countries, or whatever attacks are happening from the neighboring countries to Afghanistan, should be very clear," Karzai said. "So we are trying our best that the security of Afghanistan should be guaranteed, peace in Afghanistan should be guaranteed, a strengthening of the Afghan security forces should be guaranteed, as well the economy of Afghanistan should be guaranteed."
It was unclear how Karzai expected the United States or any of its allies to guarantee Afghanistan's borders against attack.
Relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have been severely strained in recent months, especially over the delicate issue of the demarcation of their border.
Afghan and Pakistani forces engaged in a nearly five-hour exchange of fire last Tuesday along Afghanistan's eastern border. One Afghan border policeman was killed and two Pakistani soldiers were wounded in the fighting in eastern Nangarhar province.
The main problem is that Afghanistan does not recognize the disputed Durand Line, the 19th century demarcation between present-day Afghanistan and Pakistan, while Pakistan does.
"Since the Durand line has been imposed on Afghanistan, it was not acceptable to the Afghans and we cannot accept the Durand line," Karzai said. "No government in Afghanistan will accept the Durand Line."
Violence has spiked in recent weeks as temperatures have risen.
The death of the five Americans on Saturday was the second deadly attack since the insurgency announced their new offensive on April 27. Three British soldiers were killed on April 30 when their armored vehicle hit a bomb in southern Helmand province.
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NEW YORK — When lawmakers delivered a long-delayed, last-minute agreement on the budget, Wall Street celebrated. And it would be easy to think that the surge in the Dow the following day meant that investors had put their concerns about Washington's political gridlock behind them.
The Dow Jones industrial average surged on the news, but that doesn't mean the volatility is over. In fact, there could be more turmoil in the market soon because decisions on cutting the federal budget deficit have been put off until March, when the government will reach its borrowing limit. Republicans have already said they will demand cuts to spending as a condition for extending the limit.
"The uncertainty is still there, the key issues are spending cuts and entitlement reforms and, for the most part, those were not addressed," says Terry Sandven, chief equities strategist at U.S. Bank Wealth Management. "This sets the stage for sharper rhetoric and increased market volatility as these discussions evolve."
The last time lawmakers tussled over the debt limit, the stock market plunged and the U.S. government lost its AAA debt rating. The Dow fell almost 7 percent in the two weeks before an agreement was reached Aug. 3, 2011.
Many business leaders objected to the agreement lawmakers reached late Tuesday. The Business Roundtable, an association of chief executive officers of leading U.S. companies, said that although it addressed some of the immediate negative consequences that the economy would have faced going over the "fiscal cliff," it failed to address the "serious and fundamental" reforms the economy needs. The National Retail Federation said that the deal was welcome, though it was only the first step in necessary tax reform.
Companies are likely to remain wary of investing until they get more clarity from Washington, says Joe Heider, a principal at Rehmann Financial in Cleveland, Ohio. He likens the current U.S. business climate to a sporting event where the referees tell the players to take the field before telling them that the rules of the game will only be decided on once the final whistle has been blown.
"Washington needs to get out of the way of the financial markets and American business," said Heider. "They need to create some certainty over how businesses should best deploy all the cash that they're sitting on."
And corporations are sitting on a lot of cash. Companies have been steadily building up their reserves over the last five years and are now sitting on record cash piles. By the end of the third quarter of last year, S&P 500 companies had accumulated more than $1 trillion in cash, according to data from S&P Dow Jones Indices.
At least for now, companies are unlikely to invest much of that money back into their businesses simply because demand just isn't strong enough, says U.S. Bank's Sandven. Instead they will spend it on acquisitions, stock buy-backs and pay higher dividends. Those are all actions that should boost stock prices in the near term, despite the ongoing uncertainty and increased volatility that will be caused by political wrangling.
Investors should take advantage of any volatility in the market created by the political wrangling to seek out stocks that have a history of growing their dividends, says Sandven. He estimates that half of the stocks in the S&P 500 have a dividend yield that is higher than the current 10-year U.S. Treasury note. The 10-year Treasury note was at 1.90 percent Friday.
He also recommends that investors buy the stocks of companies that have exposure to emerging markets that have a growing middle class and don't have the same debt issues as the U.S.
Joseph Tanious, a global markets strategist at J.P. Morgan Funds, says investors would be wise to remain calm when the negotiations in Washington around the debt ceiling start to heat up this spring.
The stock market dropped sharply in the weeks after the election Nov. 6 as investors worried that a divided government wouldn't get a deal done in time to meet a budget deadline by the end of the year, but it has rebounded since then. The S&P 500 is now 2 percent higher than it was on election day, even after falling by as much as 5 percent in the two weeks following the vote. On Friday it closed at 1,466, the highest since December 2007.
"When push came to shove, Congress did come together to reach an agreement," says Tanious. "Many people were saying you should be out of the market … (that) markets are going to capitulate, and that didn't happen."
Stocks have rallied over the last three years as investors remain optimistic that the economy will maintain a slow, but steady, recovery from recession, as the housing market improves and as the outlook for jobs gets better.
And while investors also see the wisdom in addressing the nation's long-term debt problems, they also point out that businesses and consumers have been aggressively paying down their own debts in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. That leaves more flexibility for people and companies to shop, invest, and spend money, helping to lift the economy — and the stock market — even if Washington's political dysfunction worsens.


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Speechify Review
The world of technology is constantly evolving, and one of the areas that has seen significant growth is the realm of text-to-speech software. This article will review Speechify, an application for text-to speech that is popular due to its user-friendly interface and innovative features. So, let's dive in and find out what makes Speechify stand out from the competition!
What is Speechify?
The Concept
Speechify is an innovative text-to speech application that converts text from a variety of sources into natural sounding speech. The primary goal of Speechify is to make information more accessible and improve productivity for individuals who struggle with reading or prefer listening to content.
Available Platforms
App is available for iOS, Android and Mac OS, Windows, as well as Chrome Extension. Users can access the app on their preferred device.
How Speechify Works
Speechify's use is easy and intuitive. Users can import documents, webpages, or input text directly into the app. Speechify then converts the text into speech, which can be listened to on the device or saved as an audio file for offline playback.
Key Features
Speechify's text to speech engine is powered with advanced artificial intelligence. This results in a natural and high quality output. This technology ensures that the spoken content is easy to understand and engaging for the listener.
Language Support
The app supports multiple languages and accents, making it a versatile tool for users who need to access content in various languages.
Voice Customization
Users can choose from a wide range of voices and adjust the pitch and volume to create a personalized listening experience tailored to their preferences.
Speed Control
Speechify allows users to customize the speed of playback to their own listening pace. This feature is particularly useful for those who need to consume information more quickly, or at a slower speed to better understand the content.
Document Importing
Speechify allows users to easily import documents from a variety of sources such as Google Drive Dropbox, email attachments and webpages. This ensures that users can access and listen to content from different platforms without any hassle.
Who Is Speechify For?
Speechify has been designed to be used by a variety of users.
- Individuals with learning disabilities or reading difficulties
- Professionals seeking to improve productivity through multitasking
- Language learners who want to improve their listening skills in their target language
- Educators and students looking for alternative ways to access and present information
- Audiobook enthusiasts who want to convert text content into audio format
Design and Interface
Speechify has a simple, intuitive interface. The app's design ensures that users can access the various functions and settings effortlessly, making it simple to convert text into speech and customize the listening experience.
Inbox Zero
Inbox Zero has nothing to do with Speechify. It refers to the practice of managing one's email inbox so that it contains zero unread messages. However, Speechify can help users achieve Inbox Zero by allowing them to listen to their emails, making it easier to process and respond to messages quickly.
Optical Character Recognition
While Speechify does not have built-in Optical Character Recognition (OCR) capabilities, it can integrate with other OCR tools to convert scanned documents and images containing text into an editable and readable format. Once the text is extracted using an OCR tool, users can import it into Speechify for text-to-speech conversion.
Instant Translation
Speechify doesn't have an instant translation feature. However, users can take advantage of third-party translation tools to convert content into their desired language before importing it into Speechify for text-to-speech conversion.
Speechify Pro
Speechify Pro, the premium subscription, offers advanced features, extra voices, and ad free usage. Subscribers can access a wider range of customization options, making it ideal for users who require an enhanced listening experience or want to access exclusive features.
Speechify for Business
Speechify is a useful tool for businesses. It can improve productivity, assist employees with learning disabilities and provide an alternative way to consume content when busy schedules are in place or during long commutes. Speechify can be used by businesses to convert internal documents such as reports and emails to audio format. This makes it easier for their employees to process and access information.
Speechify for Education
In educational settings, Speechify can benefit both students and educators by providing an alternative way to access and present information. Teachers can create audio lessons using Speechify or convert text-based materials into audio format. Students can also use the app to enhance their listening and comprehension skills.
Audiobooks with Speech Recognition
Speechify is a tool that converts text-based content such as eBooks, articles and other texts into audiobooks. Users can customize the voice and playback speed to create a personalized listening experience, making it an excellent tool for audiobook enthusiasts who want to convert text-based content into audio format.
Plans and Pricing
Speechify provides a free plan that includes basic features. This is perfect for those who are testing the app. Speechify offers a subscription plan for those who need more advanced features or additional voices. Payment options are monthly or annual.
Pros of Using Speechify
- Text-to-speech with high-quality output
- Wide variety of voice options
- Easy document importing from multiple sources
- Adjustable playback speed
- Multi-platform support
- Multilingual and accent support
The Pros and Cons of using Speechify HTML0
- Free version has limited features
- Some users may find premium subscriptions expensive
Comparison to Other Text-to Speech Tools
While there are several text-to-speech tools available, Speechify stands out due to its high-quality speech output, extensive customization options, and user-friendly interface. The multi-platform support and the ability to import documents from various sources also give Speechify an edge over its competitors.
Speechify vs. Dragon Anywhere
Dragon Anywhere converts spoken words into text, while Speechify converts text to speech. Both tools are designed to improve productivity. Dragon Anywhere, however, converts spoken words into written text while Speechify transforms text into voice.
Speechify vs. Rev Transcription
Rev Transcription is a service that provides human-generated transcriptions, while Speechify is a text-to-speech application. Rev Transcription's primary function is to convert audio and video content into text, while Speechify converts the text into audio.
Speechify vs. Natural Reader
Both Speechify and Natural Reader are text-to-speech applications. Speechify has more advanced features such as voice customization, multi-platform support and more, which gives it the edge over Natural Reader when it comes to versatility and user experience.
Speechify vs. Murf
Murf is an AI-powered voiceover platform designed for creating synthetic voiceovers for videos and podcasts, while Speechify is a text-to-speech application focused on improving accessibility and productivity. Although both tools use AI to generate speech, their primary use cases are different.
Speechify vs. Speechelo
Speechelo, an AI voiceover program, is primarily used to create audio and video content. Speechify, on the other hand, is a text to speech application that was designed to increase accessibility and productivity. Both tools utilize AI to generate high-quality speech, but their primary functions and target audiences differ.
Murf.ai vs. Speechify
Murf.ai is a text-to-speech platform focused on generating synthetic voiceovers for videos and podcasts. On the other hand, Speechify is a text-to-speech application designed for accessibility and productivity enhancement. Both tools are powered by AI, but they have different audiences and use cases.
Resemble AI – Speechify Resemble AI
Resemble AI is an AI-powered voice cloning platform used to create custom synthetic voices for various applications, whereas Speechify is a text-to-speech tool focused on improving accessibility and productivity. While both tools involve AI-generated speech, their primary purposes and target audiences are distinct.
Speechify vs. Play.ht
Play.ht is a text-to-speech platform designed for creating audio versions of articles and blog posts. Speechify, on the other hand, is a text to speech application that aims to improve accessibility and productivity. The two tools have some similarities such as AI generated speech. However, their main use cases and users are different.
Typecast AI vs. Speechify
Typecast AI, on the other hand, is a platform for AI-generated voiceovers. It is used to create voiceovers of various types for different content. Speechify is designed for accessibility and productivity. Both platforms use AI-generated speech but their functions and audiences are different.
Speechify vs. ElevenLabs
ElevenLabs is an AI-powered voice synthesis platform focused on creating custom voiceovers for videos, podcasts, and other content. Speechify, on the other hand, is a text to speech application that aims to increase accessibility and productivity. Both tools use AI technology to create speech. However, the primary purpose and intended users of each tool are different.
Speechify vs. Lovo.ai
Lovo.ai, an AI-powered platform for voice cloning, is used to create customized synthetic voices. Speechify is a tool that focuses on accessibility and productivity. Both tools use AI-generated speech but their functions and audiences are different.
Speechify vs. MicMonster
MicMonster, a voiceover program that uses AI to create synthetic voiceovers in video and audio creations, is available for free. Speechify, on the other hand is a text to speech application that was designed for accessibility and productivity. While both tools use AI-generated speech, their primary use cases and target users differ.
Use cases
Speechify is a versatile tool with several practical applications, such as:
- Assisting individuals with learning disabilities or reading difficulties
- Aiding language learners by providing spoken content in their target language
- Improving productivity by enabling multitasking
- Providing an alternative method to consume content for those who prefer listening
User Testimonials
Speechify's intuitive interface, high quality speech output and customizable options have been praised by many users. This app is especially helpful for people with learning disabilities, ADHD and dyslexia.
Tips to Get the Most out of Speechify
- Experiment with different voices and settings to find the best combination for your listening preferences.
- Utilize the speed control feature to optimize your listening experience and improve productivity.
- Access Speechify across multiple devices with the Multi-Platform Support.
Speechify is an innovative text-to-speech application that offers a range of advanced features, making it an excellent choice for those who require assistance with reading or prefer listening to content. Speechify is a text-to-speech application that stands out for its high-quality output, customizable features, and multiplatform support.
Frequently Answered Questions (FAQs).
- Does Speechify offer a free version? Speechify provides a basic version, but premium subscriptions are available to access more advanced features and additional voices.
- Which languages does Speechify Support? Speechify is a multilingual tool that supports accents and multiple languages.
- Can I use Speechify on my computer and smartphone? Yes, Speechify is available on multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, and as a Chrome extension.
- How does Speechify compare with other text-to speech tools? Speechify is unique due to its user-friendly interface, high-quality output and extensive customization options. The multi-platform support and the ability to import documents from various sources also give Speechify an edge over its competitors.
- Is Speechify suitable for individuals with learning disabilities? Yes, Speechify is an excellent tool for individuals with learning disabilities or reading difficulties. The app's high-quality text-to-speech output and customizable options can provide support and enhance the learning experience for users with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning challenges.
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First off a little geography. Just what and where is the Tug Hill Plateau? From the New York State Tug Hill Commission:
Tug Hill is a 2,100 square mile, rural and remote region of New York State located between Lake Ontario and the Adirondacks. The region is heavily forested and receives the heaviest snowfall in the eastern United States. The headwaters of several major rivers spring from the region's core forests. The region consists of 41 towns (containing 21 villages) in portions of Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida, and Oswego counties. With just over 100,000 people, about 50 people per square mile, one of Tug Hill's most notable characteristics is its relative lack of people
Tug Hill is noted for its heavy snowfalls, usually described as the heaviest east of the Rockies, though Michigan's Upper Peninsula and the White and Green Mountains of New Hampshire and Vermont rival Tug Hill.
The combination of winter winds blowing over some 150 miles of Lake Ontario waters and the 2,000-foot rise of Tug Hill creates these heavy snows. But "lake effect" snows can be very local, so snowfall amounts around the Tug Hill Region vary considerably. There is no "average" snowfall for the entire region, except to say it is heavy everywhere in the 2,100 square mile region.
Tug Hill's elevation and position with respect to Lake Ontario results in annual snowfall in excess of 200 inches--the heaviest snowfall east of the Rockies.
So what is "lake effect"? This is the short version. For more details see the full article at Wikipedia. (Emphasis added be me.)
Lake-effect snow is produced in the winter when cold, arctic winds move across long expanses of warmer lake water, providing energy and picking up water vapor which freezes and is deposited on the lee shores. The same effect over bodies of salt water is called ocean effect snow, sea effect snow, or even bay effect snow. The effect is enhanced when the moving air mass is uplifted by the orographic effect of higher elevations on the downwind shores. This uplifting can produce narrow, but very intense bands of precipitation, which deposit at a rate of many inches of snow each hour and often bringing copious snowfall totals. The areas affected by lake-effect snow are called snowbelts. This effect occurs in many locations throughout the world, but is best known in the populated areas of the Great Lakes of North America.This is a composite of some of the radar returns from the weekend. You can see how tight the bands are. They do fluctuate up and down the eastern end of the lake. In the areas in yellow the snow was falling at a rate of 1"- 4" an hour.
And in this graphic you can see the average snow totals for the region. Most of the Tug Hill is in the pink and red. If your ancestors settled in Southwestern New York the conditions would be very similar.
So why did they come? My best guess is opportunity. There was money to be made from logging. I imagine that the land was cheaper in this area. But for now all I can do is guess.
At the risk of creating my own family myths, I have to wonder how they got through the tough, long winters that are part of living here. I couldn't find any pictures from the 1800's but I did find these from Oswego County, taken in December 1837, at the Library of Congress digital collection. Photographer: Arthur Rothstein.
My great-great-grandparents, in 1855, lived in a log cabin in Adams, NY. Would it have been similar to this one? How much wood did they have to cut each year to keep it warm? How much time did they spend in the nice months preparing for winter? How many layers did they have to wear to stay warm? What were their quilts like. Did they have snowshoes?
There would most likely have been animals to care for. How much hay and silage did they need? Was the barn heated? If they had a cow how hard was it to milk in the cold? How much did they shovel? Just a path to the barn or more? Did they have other animals?
Did the snow make some chores easier? Were logs easier to drag over snow? Did they have a sleigh?
Were they able to plow the roads with horses? Were they cut off from neighbors for days or weeks at a time?
I know that there were many more questions that ran through my mind over the last couple of days. Life on the Tug Hill couldn't have been easy in winter. It is beautiful county in the other seasons. Is that why they stayed? It wasn't enough for the many that moved on. Lots of questions and no real answers.
I couldn't resist including this picture for Terry.


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Marathon Benefit Concert Lineup: James Taylor, Aerosmith, New Kids, More
Aerosmith, James Taylor and Jimmy Buffett are among the scheduled performers for a Boston Marathon benefit concert on May 30.
The show, at the TD Garden, will benefit One Fund — the collection of donations that will be distributed to the survivors of the April 15 bombings and the families of those killed in the attack.
Other confirmed acts include Jason Aldean, Boston, Extreme, Godsmack, The J. Geils Band, Carole King and New Kids on the Block. Donnie Wahlberg of New Kids on the Block said that like other native Bostonians, he and his bandmates are honored to do their part.
Comedians Dane Cook and Steven Wright also are included in the lineup.
Tickets range from $35 to $285. They go on sale Monday.
This program aired on May 3, 2013. The audio for this program is not available.


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Soba noodles of North American family organic spring wheat 70% and organic whole buckwheat 30%, with a touch of Eden Sea Salt. Crafted at the Sobaya Company of Montréal, Canada. A warming, strengthening food and excellent source of thiamin B1. It provides protein, iron, niacin B3, magnesium, and zinc. Buckwheat is the best source of the important flavonoid rutin. Low sodium. Thoroughly satisfying in all recipes, stir-fries, salads, soups, and with a favorite sauce. Packed in reclosable boxes made of recycled paper, one of the most environmentally friendly recyclable packages available.
Organic Eden Soba is North American family organic spring wheat 70% and organic whole buckwheat 30%, with a touch of Eden Sea Salt. Traditionally crafted at the Sobaya Company in Montréal, Canada using the same roll-and-cut process used for Udon and Soba in Japan. Sobaya Company imported Japanese equipment for North America's only certified organic, traditional soba and udon noodle factory. They make the finest soba and udon in the Western hemisphere.
Organic Eden Soba begins with freshly milled, Eden selected grain. Flour is kneaded with pure water and fine sea salt. Salt binds the dough, enhances flavor, and preserves the dried pasta. Dough is rolled out and folded onto itself eight times, then cut to length. Long strands of noodles are lifted onto racks, rolled into drying rooms, and allowed to dry slowly for up to two days depending upon thickness and ambient temperature/humidity. Dutifully tended, they are hand-cut and packed when perfectly finished. Patience and a no-shortcut approach create superior texture, flavor, and ultimately well nourished well-being.
Ecological Packaging
All Eden traditional organic Japanese pasta is packed in boxes made from recycled and recyclable paperboard, one of the most environmentally friendly packages available. According to the 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance (RPA100.com), "Fourteen trees are saved for each ton of paperboard converted to 100% recycled paperboard. Trees are critical to the sequestration of CO2 (a greenhouse gas) in North America. For each ton of paperboard converted to 100% recycled paperboard, an equal amount of recovered fiber has been diverted from municipal landfills. Production of 100% recycled paperboard uses 50% less energy than virgin grades of paperboard, thus significantly reducing greenhouse gases released into the environment."
Nutritional Facts
Buckwheat does not contain gluten. The amino acid composition of buckwheat is nutritionally superior to all cereal grains, including oats. This is due to an especially high amount of the amino acid lysine that many cereal grains lack. Buckwheat is the best source of rutin, a vitamin C complex flavonoid.
Eden Organic Soba is a warming, strengthening food and excellent source of thiamin B1. It is a good source of protein, fiber, iron, niacin B3, magnesium, and zinc. According to the FDA, "Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of hypertension or high blood pressure, a disease associated with many factors." Organic Eden Soba is low sodium, low fat, saturated fat and cholesterol free.
Commercial pasta is highly refined chemically treated flour, processed in minutes through teflon dies and ultra high heat or microwave drying resulting in inferior flavor, diminished nutrition, and dubious value. Eden Soba is a wise choice. Light, delicious and nourishing because it's made with patience, care, the best grain, and handling that enhances its value.
Eden traditional Japanese organic pastas are delicious, strengthening and nourishing. With so many different flavors of Eden pastas (and beans, sea veggies, condiments, and much more ... ) you can easily make healthy meals from your pantry in satisfying variety. Delicious in dashi - shoyu soy sauce kombu noodle broth and ideal in salads and stir-fries, with a dipping sauce, or any way you enjoy pasta. Try a Maitake Mushroom Hot Pot in the recipe section.
Traditional Cooking Instructions for Japanese Noodles
Soba and Udon can be boiled just like other pasta or you can use a traditional Japanese cooking method which takes a little longer but is well worth it. This method is called the shocking method, cold water is added to boiling water several times during the cooking process creating a firmer, al dente noodle. For this method place 2 quarts of cold water in a large pot, cover, and bring to a boil. Remove the cover, add the noodles, and stir to prevent sticking. As soon as the water comes to a boil again, add enough cold water to stop the water from boiling (about a 1/2 cup). Bring to a boil again, and add cold water again. Repeat one or two additional times until the noodles are done. Periodically check the noodles by removing a strand and biting or cutting it in half. If the center of the noodle strand is white and the outside is darker, the noodles are not done. When the center of the noodle is the same color as the outside, and the noodles are firm yet tender to the bite they are done. Rinse cooked Udon and Soba noodles under cold water. This lowers sodium and prevent clumping.


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