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Strongyloides stercoralis
Strongyloides stercoralis, also known as the threadworm, is the scientific name of a human parasitic roundworm causing the disease of strongyloidiasis.
Strongyloides stercoralis is a nematode that can parasitize humans. The adult parasitic stage lives in tunnels in the mucosa of the small intestine. The genus Strongyloides contains 53 species[1][2] and S. stercoralis is the type species. S. stercoralis has been reported in other mammals, including cats and dogs. However, it seems that the species in dogs is typically not S. stercoralis, but the related species S. canis. Non-human primates are more commonly infected with S. fuelleborni and S. cebus although S. stercoralis has been reported in captive primates. Other species of Strongyloides naturally parasitic in humans, but with restricted distributions, are S. fuelleborni in central Africa and S. kellyi in Papua New Guinea.
Geographic distribution
S. stercoralis has a very low prevalence in societies where fecal contamination of soil or water is rare. Hence, it is a very rare infection in developed market economies and is less prevalent in urban areas in developing countries than in rural areas, where sanitation standards are poor. S. stercoralis can be found in areas with tropical and subtropical climates. [3]
Strongyloidiasis was first described in the nineteenth century in French soldiers returning home from expeditions in IndoChina. Today, the countries of the old IndoChina (Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos) still have endemic strongyloidiasis, typical prevalences being 10% or less. Regions of Japan used to have endemic strongyloidiasis, but control programs have eradicated the disease. Strongyloidiasis appears to have a high prevalence in some areas of Brazil and Central America. Strongyloidiasis is endemic in Africa, but the prevalence is typically low (1% or less). Pockets of strongyloidiasis have been reported from rural Italy, but current status is unknown. In the Pacific islands strongyloidiasis is rare although there have been reports of cases from Fiji. In tropical Australia, some rural and remote Australian Aboriginal communities have very high prevalences of strongyloidiasis[4] . In some African countries (e.g., Zaire) S. fuelleborni was more common than S. stercoralis in parasite surveys from the 1970s, but current status is unknown. In Papua New Guinea, S. stercoralis is endemic, but prevalence is low. However, in some areas another species, S. kellyi,[5] is a very common parasite of children in the PNG highlands and Western Province.[6]
Knowledge of the geographic distribution of strongyloidiasis is of significance to travelers who may acquire the parasite during their stay in endemic areas.
Life cycle
S. stercoralis has a heterogonic life cycle that consists of a parasitic generation and a free-living generation. The parasitic has a homogenic life cycle, while the free-living has a heterogonic life cycle. The heterogonic life cycle is advantageous to the parasite because it allows reproduction for one or more generations in the absence of a host.
First stage larvae pass out in the feces and develop in feces on the ground to infective larvae. This development can occur via two routes: directly from L1 (1st-stage larvae) to IL (infective larvae) via three molts, or indirectly. The indirect route results first in the development of free-living adults which mate; the female lays eggs which hatch and then develop into IL. The direct route gives IL faster (3 days) versus the indirect route (7-10 days), However, the indirect route results in an increase in the number of IL produced. Speed of development of IL is traded off for increased numbers. The free-living males and females of S. stercoralis die after one generation; they do not persist in the soil.
The infectious larvae penetrate the skin when there is contact with the soil. While S. stercoralis is attracted to chemicals such as carbon dioxide or sodium chloride, these chemicals are very non-specific. Larvae have been thought to locate their hosts via chemicals in the skin, predominantly urocanic acid, a histidine metabolite on the uppermost layer of skin that is removed by sweat or the daily skin-shedding cycle. [7] Urocanic acid concentrations can be up to five times greater in the foot than any other part of the human body. Some of them enter the superficial veins and ride the blood vessels to the lungs, where they enter the alveoli. They are then coughed up and swallowed into the gut, where they parasitise the intestinal mucosa (duodenum and jejunum). However, research in dogs has shown that most of the larvae that penetrate the skin migrate randomly through the body until they reach the small intestine. Only females will reach reproductive adulthood in the intestine. Female strongyloides reproduce through parthenogenesis. The eggs hatch in the intestine and young larvae are then excreted in the feces. It takes about two weeks to reach egg development from the initial skin penetration. By this process, S. stercoralis can cause both respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms. Adult worms can live up to a year in dogs.
Whereas males grow to only about 0.9 mm in length, females can be anywhere from 2.0 to 2.5 mm. Both genders also possess a tiny buccal capsule and cylindrical esophagus without a posterior bulb.[8] In the free-living stage, the esophagi of both sexes are rhabditiform. Males can be distinguished from their female counterparts by two structures: the spicules and gubernaculum.
An unusual feature of S. stercoralis is autoinfection. Only one other species in the Strongyloides genus, S. felis, has the trait of autoinfection. Autoinfection is the development of L1 into small infective larvae in the gut of the host. These autoinfective larvae penetrate the wall of the lower ileum or colon or the skin of the perianal region, enter the circulation again, up to the lungs, and back down to the small intestine thus repeating the cycle. Autoinfection makes strongyloidiasis due to S. stercoralis an infection with several unusual features.
Persistence of infection is the first of these important features. Because of autoinfection, humans have been known to still be infected up to 65 years after they were first exposed to the parasite (e.g. World War II or Vietnam veterans). Once a host is infected with S. stercoralis, infection is life-long unless effective treatment eliminates all adult parasites and migrating autoinfective larvae.
Many people infected are usually asymptomatic at first. Symptoms include dermatitis: swelling, itching, larva currens, and mild hemorrhage at the site where the skin has been penetrated. If the parasite reaches the lungs, the chest may feel as if it is burning, and wheezing and coughing may result, along with pneumonia-like symptoms (Löffler's syndrome). Eventually, the intestines could be invaded, leading to burning pain, tissue damage, sepsis, and ulcers. In severe cases, edema may result in obstruction of the intestinal tract as well as loss of peristaltic contractions. [9]
Strongyloidiasis in immunocompetent individuals is usually an indolent disease. However, in immunocompromised individuals, strongyloidiasis can cause a hyperinfective syndrome (also called disseminated strongyloidiasis) due to the reproductive capacity of the parasite inside the host. This hyperinfective syndrome has a mortality rate of close to 90%.[10]
Immunosuppressive drugs, such as those used for tissue transplantation, (especially corticosteroids) can increase the rate of autoinfection to the point where there is an overwhelming number of larvae migrating through the lungs, and in many cases this can prove fatal. Additionally, diseases such as HTLV-1 (Human T-cell Lymphotropic Virus 1), which enhance the Th1 arm of the immune system and lessen the Th2 arm, increase the disease state. Another consequence of autoinfection is that the autoinfective larvae can carry gut bacteria back into the body. About 50% of people with hyperinfection present with bacterial disease due to enteric bacteria. Finally, a unique effect of autoinfective larvae is larva currens due to the larvae migrating rapidly through the skin. Larva currens appears as a red line that appears, moves rapidly (>5 cm/day) and then quickly disappears. It is pathogonomic for autoinfective larvae and can be used as a diagnostic criterion for strongyloidiasis due to S. stercoralis.
Locating juvenile larvae, either rhabditiform or filariform, in recent stool samples will confirm the presence of this parasite.[11] Other techniques used include direct fecal smears, culturing fecal samples on agar plates, serodiagnosis through ELISA, and duodenal fumigation. Still, diagnosis can be difficult because of the varying juvenile parasite load on a daily basis.
The ideal method would be prevention by improved sanitation (proper disposal of feces), practicing good hygiene (washing of hands), etc., before any drug regimen is administered.
Ivermectin is the drug of first choice for treatment because of higher tolerance in patients[12]. Thiabendazole was used previously, but owing to its high prevalence of side effects (dizziness, vomiting, nausea, malaise) and lower efficacy, it has been superseded by ivermectin and as second line, albendazole. However, these drugs have little effect on the majority of these autoinfective larvae during their migration through the body. Hence, repeated treatments with ivermectin have to be administered to kill adult parasites which develop from the autoinfective larvae.
In the UK, mebendazole and piperazine are currently (2007) preferred.[13]
See also
- ^ Speare R. Identification of species of Strongyloides. In: Grove DI. (ed) Strongyloidiasis: a major roundworm infection of man. Taylor & Francis: London. 1989;11-83.
- ^ Skerratt LF. Strongyloides spearei n. sp. (Nematoda: Strongyloididae) from the common wombat Vombatus ursinus (Marsupialia: Vombatidae). Systematic Parasitology 1995;32:81-89.
- ^ Segarra-Newnham, M. (2007). Manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of Strongyloides stercoralis infection. Ann Pharmacother. 41(12): 1992-2001.
- ^ Johnston FH, Morris PS, Speare R, McCarthy J, Currie B, Ewald D, Page W, Dempsey K. Strongyloidiasis: A review of the evidence for Australian practitioners. Australian Journal of Rural Health 2005;13:247-254.
- ^ Dorris M, Viney ME, Blaxter ML. Molecular phylogenetic analysis of the genus Strongyloides and related nematodes. Int J Parasitol 2002;32(12):1507-17.
- ^ King SE, Mascie-Taylor CG. Strongyloides fuelleborni kellyi and other intestinal helminths in children from Papua New Guinea: associations with nutritional status and socioeconomic factors. P N G Med J 2004;47(3-4):181-91.
- ^ Safer, D., Brenes, M., Dunipace, S., and Schad, G. (2006). Urocanic acid is a major chemoattractant for the skin-penetrating parasitic nematode Strongyloides stercoralis. PNAS 104(5), 1627-1630.
- ^ Roberts, L., Janovy, Jr., J. Foundations of Parasitology. 2005. 412.
- ^ Roberts, L., Janovy, Jr., J. Foundations of Parasitology. 2005. 414-415.
- ^ Igra-Siegman Y, Kapila R, Sen P, Kaminski ZC, Louria DB. Syndrome of hyperinfection with Strongyloides stercoralis. Rev Infect Dis 1981;3:397-407.
- ^ Roberts, L., Janovy, Jr., J. Foundations of Parasitology. 2005. 415.
- ^ Johnston FH, Morris PS, Speare R, McCarthy J, Currie B, Ewald D, Page W, Dempsey K. Strongyloidiasis: A review of the evidence for Australian practitioners. Australian Journal of Rural Health 2005;13:247-254.
- ^ NHS Direct Health Encyclopedia by: Dr. Dave Cheever


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Professional Scrum Master
Taught by Simon Kneafsey
January 24-25, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain
The Professional Scrum Master (PSM) course provides information and tools that you can use to ensure that Scrum is understood and enacted well by your team. This course covers Scrum basics, including the framework, mechanics, and roles of Scrum. But it also teaches how to use Scrum to optimize value, productivity, and the total cost of ownership of software products. Students learn through instruction and team-based exercises, and are challenged to think on their feet to better understand what to do when they return to their workplaces.
Ken Schwaber initially designed the PSM course in 2009 as a significant update of the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) course that he created in 2002. Since 2009, the PSM course has been maintained and regularly enhanced by Scrum.org through contributions from Ken and other experts in the Scrum.org network of Professional Scrum Trainers.
After class, attendees will have 14 days to take the Professional Scrum Master I online assessment, which consists of 80 multiple choice questions. If they score 85%, they will receive PSM I certification. The cost of the first attempt is included in the price of the PSM class.
Registration for this class has closed.
This two-day course covers the following:
- Scrum Basics. What is Scrum and how has it evolved?
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- Scrum Framework and Meetings. How Scrum theory is implemented using time-boxes, roles, rules, and artifacts. How can these be used most effectively and how can they fall apart?
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Mr Van Laningham grew up in Indiana and earned a B.S. in Math and Computer Science in 1973 at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology. A year later he earned a M.S. in Math from Rose. For the next 27 years he worked as a Programmer/Analyst in a number of industries including shipbuilding, military simulation, and metal buildings manufacture. Over the last 16 years he has taught a number of math subjects (Algebra, Statistics, Calculus, Informal Geometry) as an adjunct instructor at Thomas More, Mount St Joseph and Raymond-Walters College. At the age of 51 he returned to school to work on a Masters of Art in Teaching (MAT) at Northern Keetucky University, which he just recently received. Mr Van Laningham has been a traditional full time student and a non-traditional part time working student, so he understands the demands of today's students.
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2005 News Archive
News Archive: Current 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 Newsroom
East Bay Business Times - November 25, 2005 - The Mechanics Bank goes green. In environmentally focused Alameda County, a business "going green " is hardly news. What is noteworthy about the recent green certification of a Mechanics Bank Berkeley office is that it is the sole bank branch office - out of 288 in Alameda County - with the eco-friendly distinction.
Berkeley Daily Planet - November 25, 2005 - Commentary: Looking Toward the Future in Downtown Berkeley. "Today's perception of the downtown is that there are more empty store fronts that there are current retailers. In reality the vacancy rate of the downtown is less than 10 percent! We are on the cusp of seeing a dramatic change to the downtown's retail base. It is truly exciting!
Sacramento Bee - Monday, November 21, 2005 - Business Briefs. Sandy Yuyama has been named vice president and manager of the Elk Grove office of the Mechanics Bank. She previously served as a vice president and branch manager for Wells Fargo.
Contra Costa Times - October 29, 2005 - RICHMOND-BASED BANK KEEPS IT IN THE FAMILY. A TV show about Mechanics Bank could easily be titled "Family Ties.". The Richmond-based financial institution on Friday reached a remarkable milestone when it completed its 100th year of existence and achieved the kind of longevity rarely enjoyed by community banks.
East Bay Business Times - October 28, 2005 - The Mechanics Bank running smoothly at 100. Centenarians are rare and 100-year-old banks are even more scarce, but The Mechanics Bank is still going strong as it celebrates its 100th birthday Oct. 28, 2005.
St. Helena Star - Business Briefs - Friday, October 21, 2005 - Mechanics Bank raises $4,000 for non-profits. The Mechanics Bank St. Helena office's grand opening campaign raised $4,000 recently for five local non-profits. For every new checking account, the bank pledged $25 to the non-profit of its client's choice. The donation checks will be presented during a gathering scheduled for the week of the bank's one-year anniversary, Oct. 12.
East Bay Business Times - September 23, 2005 - Mechanics Bank opens Concord branch, plans more in east Contra Costa County. After 100 years of service to western Contra Costa County, The Mechanics Bank is heading east to Concord and Pittsburg. A century later, the bank Downer started finally opened in Concord on Sept. 19 and a Pittsburg office is scheduled to open in early 2006.
Napa Valley Register - September 19, 2005 - SBA honors Mechanics Bank. The Mechanics Bank has been awarded Preferred Lender status by the Small Business Administration (SBA), adding another arrow to its quiver of financial services for businesses. The designation gives the bank the ability to provide faster loan decisions with less red tape.
East Bay Business Times - September 15, 2005 - Mechanics Bank branches into eastern Contra Costa. The Mechanics Bank announced expansion plans to open two new branches in eastern Contra Costa County.
East Bay Business Times - August 12, 2005 - Bank and Trust Create Safe Haven For Man And Beast. The relationship between The Mechanics Bank and the Muir Heritage Land Trust - a nonprofit organization established in 1988 to acquire and preserve open space and promote environmental education in Contra Costa County - has helped set aside more than 1,800 acres in various parts of the county.
San Francisco Chronicle, Monday, July 18, 2005 - PEOPLE IN BUSINESS. Kirsten Weisser joined the Mechanics Bank in Richmond as EVP. She was SVP, serving as the senior fiduciary officer in Northern California, at U.S. Trust Co.
Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal - May 26, 2005 - Survey: NorCal business remains optimistic. They're expecting higher taxes, more regulation, and a tougher time finding qualified employees but a recent survey of Northern California business owners and managers indicates optimism prevails at levels higher than elsewhere in nation.
East Bay Business Times - May 26, 2005 - Survey: Northern California businesses remain optimistic. They're expecting higher taxes, more regulation and a tougher time finding qualified employees but a recent survey of Northern California business owners and managers indicates optimism prevails at levels higher than elsewhere in nation.
Sacramento Business Journal - May 6, 2005 - Mechanics Bank to open Elk Grove office. The Mechanics Bank, a closely held bank based in Richmond, will make its entry to Sacramento County with the opening of an office in Elk Grove on May 16, executives said Friday. Mechanics has already had a presence in Greater Sacramento with offices in El Dorado Hills, Roseville and Rocklin...
Vallejo Times-Herald - May 26,2005 - County's job outlook bright. Survey: Nearly 68 percent of employers likely to hire in year ahead. Solano County's employers are the most likely in Northern California to hire in the next year, a new study shows. Nearly 68 percent of Solano County businesses surveyed said they are likely to add staff in the next year, with more than 42 percent saying they're very likely do so, said Hatti Hamlin of the East Bay-based Mechanics Bank, which conducted the survey.
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Confront the fossil fuel industry
To the editor:
The large amount of carbon dioxide and other heat trapping gases in the atmosphere resulting from burning fossil fuels has created a warmer planet and an atmosphere which can hold more moisture. The resulting buildup of energy is then released as stronger, more severe storms.
We cannot continue to allow the fossil fuel companies and their hired guns to block attempts to move to a renewable energy future.
The climate scientists had predicted that our storms, droughts, and floods would become worse if we did nothing to avert climate change. If we continue to allow the earth's temperature to go even higher than it currently is, we can expect more category 5 tornadoes and severe damage to property and loss of life.
Further information on climate change can be obtained at www.thisamericanlife.org where an episode from May 17, 2013, Hot in My Backyard, can be heard. 350.org will also be organizing citizen groups to confront the fossil fuel industries this summer. Please check their web site to see how you can become involved.
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The NFC North enters Week 4 shaken up, with a team that was in the basement sitting atop the division and playoff darlings from last year working to prove that they are better than their record.
The Minnesota Vikings will have a challenge when they travel to Detroit, where they'll confront the stars of Ford Field as 4.5-point underdogs.
That doesn't tell the whole story, however, as some of the most predictive statistics give a small (six percent) edge to the Vikings, even after accounting for home-field advantage. The Vikings stand as a much more efficient team, standing 10 ranks higher in common efficiency scores, a surprising place for a team that just two weeks ago felt they were on a long and bumpy road.
Nevertheless, while past performance can give us a glimpse into the future, the game still needs to be played on the field. The Vikings still haven't proven they can achieve consistent success, and their Week 2 loss to the Colts is still hanging over their heads, even as they shoot up the power rankings.
The Vikings have clearly established an identity as a ball-control team on offense. On defense, the Vikings are still finding ways to establish themselves, but strong play from their linebackers has allowed them to be relatively consistent in stopping the run and the pass. They rank 13th against the run and eighth against the pass.
The Vikings have several markers they'll have to hit to be successful against the Lions. While some are more important that others, all should be goals heading into Sunday's game.
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Today Secretary Clinton and New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully signed an arrangement for cooperation on nonproliferation assistance. Secretary Clinton said:"The United States and New Zealand have a long history of partnership, and today we had the opportunity to discuss a broad range of issues. ...[T]he minister and I will be signing an arrangement to combat nuclear smuggling. And I want to thank the minister and his government for their commitment to address this global threat. This is a prime example of how our two countries share a vision and work collaboratively on issues of common concern."
Read the Secretary and Foreign Minister's remarks at the signing ceremony of the U.S.-New Zealand Arrangement For Cooperation on Nonproliferation Assistance. This arrangement supports collaborative work between the United States and New Zealand to secure nuclear and radioactive materials that could be used in a nuclear or radiological weapon and to detect and deter illicit trafficking in these materials by improving monitoring capabilities at priority border crossings, airports, and seaports.
SNP in Syria writes:
When will the U.S. complete the secret negotiation with the Mullahs regime and sign Arrangement to Combat Nuclear Smuggling to Hezbollah, in exchange for giving this serogate the State of Lebanon and giving Israel the Khazoog.
Zharkov in U.S.A. writes:
The threat from Tasmania and New Caledonia is equally great, if not more so, from their unemployed musicians and displaced actors.
The "Clinton Doctrine" that the Southern Hemisphere shall possess no weapon more lethal than a spear is perhaps too generous as we all have experienced paper cuts, something no civilized government should permit.
Jhon in New Zealand writes:
Cool, i hope they come visit some friendly ports here as well =)


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The first group for the Junior Men's SP is now over.
The first group for the Junior Men's SP is now over.
The first skater of the 2nd group has just finished skating.
I restarted my computer during the break in the hopes that it will fix the occasional freezing, but alas, I appear to be cursed.
I like the music that this kid is skating to. I think he is Anton Marberg but I'm not sure.
I like this music too.
Marcus Björk was my favourite of the Junior Men, and I'm glad that he's in first place! His music was the same as Artem Borodulin's SP from the 2008/2009 season.
Methinks Mathias Andersson was mildly inspired by Kristoffer Berntsson's "Dancing Robot" routine.
Junior Men SP Results
1 Marcus BJÖRK 44.26
2 Daniel NEUMAN 43.27
3 Mathias ANDERSSON 42.22
4 Bertil SKEPPAR 39.52
5 Aylwin IANTCHENKO 34.20
6 Anton MARBERG 31.37
7 Daniel CARLSWÄRD 30.01
8 Josef OSCARSSON-ERICSSON 29.57
9 Morgan KARLSSON 26.81
10 Albin BOUDRÉE 23.06
The Senior Men's SP should begin in a few minutes. I suspect that the warm-up for the first group is happening right now, but I only have the audio, no image.
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For you Siberia82: Som att sätta de hoppen som är med i programmet = such as nailing the jumps which are included in the program
The Sasha interview, something like this:
Speaker: He is 19 years old and one of the top figure skaters in Sweden. Today he and 5 other figure skaters from Luleå travel down to Malmö to participate in the Swedish championships. If he ends up first or second he will probably get the tickets to Europeans and Worlds. And he says he is a better skater now and has a good chance to beat his 2 main competitors from Göteborg.
Sasha: As I have skated a lot this season I have developed a new style, broader, I can't explain how to someone who doesn't know figure skating, but a person with knowledge to figure skating knows what I mean. I don't rush on the ice, tries to stretch, well, I don't know, just trying to skate elegantly.
Speaker: You seem calm, it is a big competition though?
SM is not such a big competition for me. My goals are Europeans and Worlds, that's big. SM is like a normal Swedish competition. Not many in the audience. The results mean a lot, but it's not a big competition so to speak.
Speaker: So let's hope you win the ticket then.
Sasha: Yes, I have to.
Surprised Siberia82 that you could watch this in Canada!
Sadly I can't watch the seniors short programs tonight(having uninterested guests) Maybe I can sneak in on the 3 top guys.
Predictions: 1 Adrian 2 Sasha 3 Kristoffer
I guess Viktoria will win the ladies. She has been a bit inconsistent in SP lately, but enough of that now. I hope she does her 3-3 and nails all her 5 triples in LP. Anyway, a close competition for gold between the Helgesson sisters.
I'll try to watch the LPs tomorrow.
I think Joshi and Alexander will win. But it will probably be really close.
Wheeeee, thank you so much for the translation, snowflake!
The second group is now warming up (although I can't actually see the skaters), in case anyone wanted to know
Adrian didn't look so good in warm-up. Kristoffer and Alexander looked fine.
Go Adrian! Please don't fall.


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Fischers Fritz, with chef de cuisine Christian Lohse, is a multiple Michelin-star winner. This glittering gourmet restaurant at the Regent Berlin serves the finest fish and seafood specialities, stylishly presented in the warm glow of an open fire. Discreet and exclusive, Fischers Fritz offers attentive service and the perfect ambience for a romantic tête-à-tête or a successful business meal.
Restaurant Tim Raue is in the Kreuzberg district of Berlin, just a few metres from Checkpoint Charlie, in what used to be the Crone Gallery. Tim Raue presents Asian-inspired cuisine that can be described as a fusion of Japanese product perfection, Thai aromas and Chinese cooking philosophy. Raue exclusively serves dishes that have a revitalising, energising effect and do not burden the body unnecessarily.
The mix of sublime gastronomy, exquisite wines and a magnificent view of the Brandenburg Gate will make every food-lover's heart beat faster. In the Lorenz Adlon dining room at Hotel Adlon Kempinski, executive chef Hendrik Otto tantalises the tastebuds with his exciting and expressive dishes, drawing his inspiration from the diverse influences and traditions of European cuisine. His compositions also include fine interpretations of the great classics. This is a gourmet experience that exceeds all expectations.
Facil, the fine dining restaurant at the Mandala Hotel, offers a refreshing combination of elegant lightness and purist luxury, of modernity and understatement, and appeals to all those who enjoy great food. Michael Kempf utilises regional ingredients, vegetarian cuisine, exotic spices, carefully preserved, individual flavours and a passion for precise cooking methods.
The First Floor restaurant at the famous Hotel Palace Berlin near the zoo serves modern haute cuisine. Michelin-starred chef Matthias Diether and his team create light, European gourmet delicacies including amazing dishes such as baked langoustine with wild asparagus and sweet woodruff. To enhance the pleasure, the service team will recommend the perfect match from a list of over 1,500 wines.
Roel Lintermans, head chef of Les Solistes and one-time apprentice of Pierre Gagnaire, delights his guests with French and international delicacies. His culinary creations capture the Berlin zeitgeist and the inimitable essence of the world-famous Waldorf Astoria luxury hotel in New York. The restaurant's tasteful, timeless decor, with exquisite flower arrangements and countless works of art, adds to the dining experience.
The multi-award-winning reinstoff restaurant is tucked away in the historical Edison Höfe courtyards of Berlin-Mitte, where Germany's first light bulbs were once produced. Head chef Daniel Achilles creates light and modern dishes for two different menus. The more traditional 'nearby' menu features dishes made almost exclusively from German produce, while the 'faraway' menu reflects the Michelin-starred chef's desire to continually evolve his art form by creating the most eclectic cuisine possible.
Hugos gourmet restaurant is on the 14th floor of the InterContinental Berlin, with the city at its feet. This stylish establishment with its abundance of glass and panoramic views makes a refined backdrop for the exquisite creations of head chef Eberhard Lange, who serves light haute cuisine with delicate accents. His indulgent food and Berlin's glittering skyline add up to a perfectly seductive evening full of unforgettable moments.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (169 votes).
In short: no prizes for second vet or first super vet....disappointed with thatDate of review: October 17, 2012
Date of review: April 4, 2012
Date of review: April 2, 2012
In short: Nice race through a fairly flat route, great to finish at Murrayfield Stadium. That's special.Date of review: April 2, 2012
In short: Dull & Duller In full: Dull start , zig zag round a park ,run along a cycle track with zero atmosphere -the only saving grace ws the finish but even that was after a 1k zig zag round another park -extremely dull !Date of review: April 1, 2012
In short: Closed, fast route with some sharp corners, but a super stadium finish. A nice step up from 10kDate of review: April 1, 2012
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In short: brilliant distance, shame we were hidden away down some cycle pathIn full: really enjoyed the challenge of a 13.1km run. nice distance, not too far, not too short.good race organisation, well marshalled, clear sign posting, excellent smooth finish.But...would have loved some music at the start. the microphone guy was trying really hard but it was a bit flat without accompaniment.the route was a secluded path along through edinburgh that took in no tourist sights, a shame for such a pretty city and had very little opportunities/locations for what few supporters there were. and the extra bit round the outside of the stadium for the 13.1km bit was rubbish. necessary, i appreciate, but rubbish all the same.special mention to the co-op men handing out chocolate bars for free just before we arrived at murrayfield. whoop whoop! much appreciated fellas.:)Date of review: April 1, 2012
In short: Great route, well organised, good crew and nice finish. Worth doing Date of review: April 1, 2012
In short: Not a bad run but could do with a few more runners and supportersIn full: I thought that the run was very scenic and had I not been running would have loved to have taken a picture as we crossed over the forth bridge. I felt very good for the first 10 miles/16k but then there was a long incline to get up and my legs starting to go a little the last 10k were challenging and I was very pleased to have finished. This is the longest run I've done to date - I'm already signed up for the one in London to see if I can better my time! Date of review: May 2, 2011
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I don't usually find myself baking up cupcakes for the fun of it, but I will gladly make them for those who love them. This post is an impromptu recipe for chocolate cupcakes filled with cream and glazed with chocolate. The chocolate glaze part of this recipe is a secret creation that works better than the standard ganache most of us glaze desserts with. This chocolate glaze remains glossy and supple even right out of the fridge.
Chocolate Cupcakes
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 ¼ cups granular sugar
¾ cup cocoa powder, sifted
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
¾ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ rounded teaspoon baking powder
a few grates of nutmeg
1 ½ cups hot water
2 Tablespoons espresso powder
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon white vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 eggs
preparing the batter:
1. Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, sea salt, ginger, nutmeg and baking powder.
2. Make a well in the center of the dry mixture.
3. Add vegetable oil, vanilla and eggs.
4. Combine hot water with espresso powder.
5. Whisk until a smooth batter forms; gradually adding in the espresso.
filling the cups:
1. Place 2-#40 scoops of batter in each cup.
2. Bake one pan at a time in a 350°F oven for 20 minutes.
3. Cupcakes are done when a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
4. Cool for 10-15 minutes in pan then transfer to a wire rack.
Once the cupcakes are cool, cut a hole in the center of each as if you were coring a tomato. Next, scoop out a little more cake with a melon baller. Set cupcakes aside and prepare the crème chantilly.
Crème Chantilly
1 ½ cups heacy cream
¼ cup sugar
Crème Chantilly is a fancy French name for sweetened whipped cream. Place both ingredients in a bowl and beat until cream has formed stiff peaks. Fill a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip with whipped cream. Pipe enough whipped cream so that it over fills the tops of the cupcakes. Remove the excess cream using a spatula recreating a smooth top, chill.
Chocolate Glaze
½ cup cream
½ cup granular sugar
2 Tablespoons butter, unsalted
1 teaspoon honey
½ cup Dutched cocoa powder, sifted
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Heat cream, sugar, butter and honey in a small sauce pan until melted and warm. Whisk in cocoa powder and vanilla extract until smooth, strain through a fine mesh sieve.
To glaze the cupcakes, dip each one face down until chocolate glaze touches the baking cups. Allow excess to drip off for a moment and invert back onto a sheet tray. Repeat with all cupcakes and chill until chocolate glaze sets. Repeat process one more time for a nice even coat. The process is repeated because the first coat may melt some of the cream filling and show through. Chill cupcakes again.
Melt 2 ounces of white chocolate and fill a pastry bag fitted with a fine round tip. Simply sweep the tip over the cupcakes back and forth. The tip should remain a half inch above the cupcakes.
These cupcakes are best served at room temperature. Take them out of the refrigerator one to two hours before serving. Delicious!


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At a special event at its headquarters in Cupertino, California, Apple on Tuesday introduced its new generation of smartphones, the iPhone 4S. The new device boasts similar "retina" screen, dual-core A5 microprocessor that offers higher-performance graphics and other improvements, new high-def camera, sports higher data transfer rates as well as longer battery life.
Apple's fifth generation iPhone sports similar design as the fourth generation one: it is made of glass and steel and sports the same 3.5" screen with 960*640 retina display. But while the novelty is similar from the outside, it is completely different inside as it sports brand-new Apple A5 system-on-chip with two ARM Cortex-A9 cores with NEON SIMD accelerators, dual core PowerVR SGX543MP2 graphics adapter and some other advantages. Thanks to substantially improved compute performance of the A5 versus the A4, Apple managed to squeeze substantially more demanding software-based functionality.
iPhone 4S comes with iOS 5 mobile operating system, which includes over 200 new features including Notification Center, an innovative way to easily view and manage notifications in one place without interruption and iMessage, a new messaging service that lets you easily send text messages, photos and videos between all iOS 5 users. iOS 5 will also be available as a free software update for iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS customers allowing them to experience its new features.
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iPhone 4S also introduces Siri, an intelligent assistant that helps customers to get things done just by asking. Siri understands context allowing to speak naturally when asking it questions. Siri helps to make calls, send text messages or email, schedule meetings and reminders, make notes, search the Internet, find local businesses, get directions and more. Users can also get answers, find facts and even perform complex calculations just by asking.
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Another important update that was obtained by the iPhone 4S is integrated camera. Despite being thin, the novelty packs an backside illuminated CMOS 8MP sensor with 3264*2448 resolution and a proprietary five element lens. The camera also sports a larger f/2.4 aperture and an advanced hybrid IR filter that produce sharper, brighter and more accurate images. iPhone 4S can also now record video in full 1080p HD resolution and with the new video image stabilization feature. Other iPhone 4S video camera improvements include increased sensitivity, sharpness and an increased ability to capture video in low light conditions.
New features in the Camera and Photos apps give instant access to the camera right from the lock screen, and users can also use the volume-up button to quickly snap a photo. The new Photos app allows crop, rotate, enhance and remove red-eye, and organize photos into albums right on the device to share them on the go. New iOS 5 features include built-in Twitter integration and iMessage.
iPhone 4S comes in either black or white and will be available in the U.S. for a suggested retail price of $199 for the 16GB model and $299 for the 32GB model and $399 for the new 64GB model. The iPhone 4S will be available from the Apple Online Store, Apple's retail stores and through AT&T, Sprint, Verizon Wireless and select resellers.
iPhone 4S will be available in the U.S., Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan and the UK on Friday, October 14 and customers can pre-order their iPhone 4S beginning Friday, October 7. iPhone 4 will also be available for just $99 and iPhone 3GS will be available for free with a two year contract.
iPhone 4S will roll out worldwide to 22 more countries by the end of October including Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.


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The Eldorado High School softball team said goodbye to three seniors Wednesday afternoon at the EHS Sports Complex as Ashton Unthank, Cassidy Morris and Charley Lowery played their last home game of the season.
Lowery and Morris were two of three Eagles to get a hit in a 17-0 loss to Goreville.
The other hit came from Caitlyn Stafford as Goreville roped out 21 hits against EHS starter Mary Mitchell.
The freshman allowed 13 earned runs over 4 2/3 of an inning, while striking out one and walking one.
Michaela Laswell came on in relief. Laswell allowed two hits and struck out two.
Carbondale 1, Harrisburg 0
HARRISBURG - The Terriers' one run in the top of the third inning proved to be the difference as Carbondale handed Harrisburg a 1-0 loss Wednesday.
The Bulldogs (11-17) had four hits on the day as Whitney Younger, Brittany Reynolds, Kaitlyn Hutchison and Alexa Burtis all had a hit.
Following the one run for Carbondale on a wild pitch in the top of the third, Harrisburg would record the next three outs by throwing runners out at the plate.
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Home to the original Starbucks, Seattle is crawling with coffee shops perfect for rainy days. Its nickname Rain City was earned due to Seattle's Oceanic climate: rainy winters but relatively dry, mild summers. A popular port city in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle sits on an isthmus between Lake Washington and the Puget Sound, which connects to the Pacific Ocean. Seattle has a population of over 650 ,000 and a metro-area population of 3.6 million. The Olympia National Forest is to the west, while the Canadian border is only 100 miles north. Besides coffee and rain, Seattle's also known for being the birthplace of grunge as well as Jimi Hendrix, who is buried here.
Home to the University of Washington, Seattle has a student population of more than 40 ,000 students at UW alone. Seattle is an expansive, diverse city with a little bit of everyone from hipster, upwardly mobile young professionals and families to retirees, and almost 60 percent of adults living in Seattle have earned bachelor's degrees. The city's biggest employers are Boeing, Microsoft, University of Washington and Amazon.
There's something for everyone in Seattle's many neighborhoods that lie in its 13 districts. Capitol Hill is a vibrant 'hood filled with nightlife and restaurants, Sunset Hill is serene and green, Fremont is popular with the creative crowd and Alki is a laidback, beachfront utopia. Seattle's many bike lanes and city-wide bike racks make it a city cyclists love, and if you can handle the hills, it's also walkable. The city is serviced by its King County Metro Transit buses, but owning a car is certainly beneficial as you can explore everything the region has to offer.
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CRAFTSBURY — Roughly 40 people gathered on Craftsbury Common Sunday night to hold a candlelight vigil in response to police violence against black Americans.
Julia Lou Lepping, a student at Sterling College from Louisville, Kentucky, organized the vigil. As the 40 people, who all carried candles, filled the center of the snow-covered common, they formed a circle.
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In case Elpida unable to repay its huge debt this April and become insolvent, its restructure and potential withdrawal from the market of dynamic random access memory (DRAM) will have severe impact not only on the computer memory in particular, but on the PC market as a whole.
Recently Elpida's financial status and their uncertain future has been a focus of the market. This April, Elpida must repay the nearly ¥40 billion government loan as well as ¥80 billion in short-term bank loans. Besides negotiating with the Japanese government and other creditors, Elpida is searching for any financial source that would help the company survive, according to TrendForce research firm. As for long-term solutions, talks of alliance with Micron or Toshiba are still in discussion. In the meantime, Elpida is looking to other manufacturers for short-term funds. Currently, a few makers have agreed to provide varying amounts of financial assistance to help Elpida through this life or death situation.
Looking at Elpida's process technology, the manufacturer's situation is different from Qimonda's, the maker that announced bankruptcy in early 2009. Qimonda was struggling technologically as well as financially – the maker had hit a bottleneck with trench technology which left them far behind their competitors. Losses increased, and in the end Qimonda had no choice but to file for bankruptcy. Elpida, on the other hand, has already entered 30nm mass production for commodity DRAM, and will begin test production on the 25nm process in Q2 2012, which means that the firm is perfectly ready to compete against major makers like Samsung or Micron. As for mobile DRAM, the maker is already on the 30nm class. Elpida's product quality has long since been acknowledged by global manufacturers, and their technology is nearing that of first-tier Korean makers.
Elpida's commodity and mobile DRAM market share in Q4 2011 accounted for 12% and 17% of the global market, respectively. If the Japanese government does not step in to offer assistance and Elpida backs out from the DRAM industry due to financial difficulties, the negative impact on the PC and DRAM markets will be severe. DRAM market share will be even more unbalanced, dominated by makers with leading technology, Samsung, Hynix and Micron. The DRAM market will be one step closer to an oligopolistic state, thereby leaving PC OEMs with less buying power.
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One Direction and Arctic Monkeys dominated The BRIT Awards last night taking home two prestigious honours.
Fresh from kicking off the night with a scintillating rendition of 'Do I Wanna Know?', Sheffield's finest Arctic Monkeys were named Best Group and took home the British Album of the Year honour for 'AM'.
Also present at the ceremony, One Direction scooped the British Global Success Award and the fan-voted British Video Award for 'Best Song Ever'.
There was a sensational surprise performance from Beyoncé who lit up The O2 Arena with the her first ever live performance of 'XO'.
Queen Bey's fellow Americans, International Male Solo Artist winner Bruno Mars and Katy Perry also wowed with live performances, while Pharrell Williams (wearing his infamous hat) sang 'Get Lucky' with the legendary Nile Rodgers.
International Female Solo Artist victor Lorde didn't disappoint with her stunning Disclosure duet, while dual winners Bastille (British Breakthrough) and Rudimental (British Single) played their two biggest hits 'Pompeii' and 'Waiting All Night' with Ella Eyre.
Music legend David Bowie scooped British Male Solo Artist with Kate Moss accepting the award on his behalf - bizarrely his speech called on Scotland to not go independent.
Click the links below to check out amazing photos from last night:
The BRIT Awards 2014 Red Carpet
The BRIT Awards ceremony & winners
The full winners' list is as follows:
Best British Male Solo Artist
David Bowie (presented by Noel Gallagher – collected by Kate Moss)
Best British Female Artist
Ellie Goulding (Presented by Prince and 3rd Eye Girl)
British Group
Arctic Monkeys (presented by Lily Allen)
British Breakthrough Act
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Critics Choice
Sam Smith (Already presented by Tom Odell at BRITs launch)
British Global Success Award
1D (Presented by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley)
British Single
Rudimental featuring Ella Eyre 'Waiting All Night' (presented by Katy Perry)
British Album of The Year
Arctic Monkeys 'AM' (presented by Emeli Sandé)
British Producer Of The Year
Flood (Mark Ellis) & Alan Moulder (presented previously at Producers Guild)
British Video Award
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International Male Solo Artist
Bruno Mars (presented by Kylie Minogue and Pharrell Williams)
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About the Author: Beth Mahoney serves as a Community Liaison Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania.
On June 30, 2010, the CLO team (Community Liaison Officer) sponsored the embassy community a July 4 Independence Day celebration that brought together over 200 local Tanzanians and their families including State, USAID, CDC, and Peace Corps. They enjoyed cotton candy, popcorn, sack races, face painting, piñatas and a spectacular firework display. The atmosphere of the evening was like being in the middle of the United States in a small town where neighbors and friends got together and enjoyed good food and drink and spent time with their friends and families. The dessert contest was successful and brought friendly competition among the spouses. The Marines did a flawless performance while presenting the colors. One Marine in particular, Cpl. Martinez, entertained the crowd with an impromptu performance -- singing and dancing solo with "Soul Man" playing in the background. The event was a huge success, and the positive comments and feedback the next morning throughout the embassy proved that with a bit of teamwork, sense of humor and organization, America's birthday can be celebrated worldwide.
The next day, July 1, Ambassador Alfonso Lenhardt hosted about 500 Tanzanian government, business and cultural leaders, members of the diplomatic corps and other dignitaries at his residence at an official reception in honor of the U.S. Independence Day. Ambassador Lenhardt said the robust partnership between the United States and Tanzania is based on mutual respect and mutual responsibility. In 2009, the American people contributed over half a billion dollars in direct bilateral assistance to Tanzania plus hundreds of millions dollars more through international organizations.
Ambassador Lenhardt said the spirit of self-reliance and national pride is among the values shared by both Tanzania and the United States: "We expect Tanzania -- as do the Tanzanian people -- one day to join the ranks of former foreign aid recipients who are now foreign aid contributors." The reception also featured a memorable rendition of Tanzanian and U.S. national anthems by Tanzanian pop singer Lady Jay Dee and a magnificent display of fireworks over the Indian Ocean.
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The Majors and Minors section of the academic catalog explains graduation requirements. You can also read more about courses in the Undergraduate Course Listings section of the academic catalog.
Sample degree plans provide a glimpse of what your schedule may look like as you complete this program.
Students will gain an understanding of the various critical approaches to literary texts and authors. You will explore and be engaged in the relationship between literature and the Christian faith.
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Microsoft Corp. plans to introduce specially created software rasterization method that will emulate DirectX 10.1/10 hardware in Windows 7 operating system. The Windows Advanced Rasterization Platform (WARP) will allow to make it easier to implement graphics user interfaces (GUI) and use DirectX applications without appropriate graphics processing units (GPUs) inside.
"Our primary goal during WARP10 development was to produce a rasterizer that met or exceeded all the precision and conformance requirements of the Direct3D 10 and 10.1 specifications. We wanted to do this while achieving a high level or reliability and stability. If this rasterizer was going to be used as a fallback for when hardware was not functioning, it's important that it worked in all scenarios, configurations and different types of machines," Microsoft explained in a statement.
WARP10, a high speed, fully conformant software rasterizer that uses power of central processing units (CPUs) for graphics processing , is a new component that will be part of DirectX graphics technology in Windows 7. It is shipping in beta form in the November 2008 DirectX software development kit. Apart from Microsoft Windows 7 interface, the software DirectX emulation may also be useful for casual games, existing non-game applications, games and some other.
According to Microsoft, software developers will not have to tune up their applications for the WARP and that simulation will be completely seamless to end-user as well as software.
Microsoft Windows Vista can use graphics processors to render Aero interface and can also use CPU to draw Windows Basic interface. It is interesting to note that GPUs render more advanced interface quicker than microprocessor draws less sophisticated GUI. Moreover, when it comes to rendering of video games, software rendering proved its inefficiency compared to hardware-acceleration many years ago. Still, at least some developers hope that once central processing units acquire more cores and get even higher performance, software rendering will be back.
"We don't see WARP10 as a replacement for graphics hardware, particularly as reasonably performing low end Direct3D 10 discrete hardware is now available for under $25. The goal of WARP10 was to allow applications to target Direct3D 10 level hardware without having significantly different code paths or testing requirements when running on hardware or when running in software," Microsoft claims.
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Dear Sir or Madam, I include below the description of some academic positions that will be created at our University based in Nagoya, Japan from April 1996. I wonder if it would be possible to include this information on any job mailing list that you may have? I would be very grateful for any help. Yours sincerely, Melanie Bowyer Executive Assistant to the President Nagoya University of Commerce and Business Administration, Japan Full-time Associate or Full Professorships from April 1996 English Language Program French Language Program German Language Program Nagoya University of Commerce and Business Administration invites applications from Assoicate or full Professors with relevant academic and teaching experience. A Doctorate degree in Linguistics, Education or relevant regional studies field and teaching experience is a must. Applicants must be well-published (at least 20 works) academics of high professional standing. The faculty member will be expected to give language classes and lecture on the cultural and social background of the region. The initial contract of employment is generally for a minimum period of two years. Thereafter, pending the mutual agreement of employer and employee, the contract is renewable annually. Starting salary is established according to qualifications and experience - the present salary range is from 9 - 11 million Yen per annum (approx: US$100,000 - $120,000 per year). Faculty normally teach eight 90 minute periods per week - Monday to Friday. The school year is organised into two 15 week semesters: 1st April - end July September - mid February The summer break is approximately 6 weeks long. The winter break is approximately 3 weeks long. There is also a 6 week spring 'break' - because of official commitments travel outside Japan during this period is subject to approval. Accommodation is not provided for faculty, however every assistance is given in finding a suitable location and drawing up contracts. Financial assistance is offered in the form of an interest-free advance for arrival expenses. A low-interest car loan is available. Return air-fare is provided. The campus is situated on the outskirts of Nagoya (3rd largest city in Japan). Nagoya is at the heart of the Industrial zone of Japan and is a coastal city within easy reach of Tokyo (2 hours), Osaka (1.5 hours) and many other areas of historical and cultural interest. The Language Center is superbly appointed with advanced computer facilities and modern amenities. Every student has a Macintosh Computer (Powerbook 520). At present our Language Faculty consists of about twenty-five members who teach English, Chinese, French, German, Korean and Thai. Please send (or fax if possible) applications to: Melanie Bowyer Executive Assistant to the President Nagoya University of Commerce and Business Administration 4-4 Sagamine Komenoki-cho Nisshin-city Aichi 470-01 Japan Telephone: 81 (05617) 3-2111 Fax: 81 (05617) 3-1202 e-mail: bowyernucba.ac.jpMail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue


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Julia A. Darrah
Word has been received of the death of Julia Anne "Julie" Darrah on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013 at Uihlein Living Center.
She was born Feb. 11, 1928, in Sugarbush, the daughter of Michael and Anna Ryan Keese. She was a graduate of Saranac Lake High School, Class of 1944. She was married to Francis Darrah in 1948. Frank predeceased her in 1989.
Julie worked for the Saranac Lake Central School District for 26 years, retiring in December 1991.
Julie was a member of St. Bernard's Parish, Catholic Daughters of America Court 787, CSEA Retirees and was a former member of Saranac Lake Women's Bowling Association. After her retirement, she volunteered at Adirondack Medical Center, High Peaks Hospice and Petrova School.
She is survived by her brother Michael Keese of Rochester; good friend Michael Ryan; many nieces and nephews; three daughters and sons-in-law: Kathryn and Dormer Stephen of Plattsburgh, Donna and Dennis Deily of Rochester, and Joanne and Jerry Cavallo of Saranac Lake; six grandchildren: Dormer (Erin) Stephen, Brent (Kerri) Stephen, Nichole (Jay) Chaffee, Meghan (Michael) Friedle, Alyssa Cavallo and Christopher Cavallo, and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sisters Monica and Catherine.
Friends may call at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2 at Fortune-Keough Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian burial at noon at St. Bernard's Church. Burial will take place at St. Bernard's Cemetery in the Spring.
Donations in Julie's memory can be made to the Alzheimer's Disease Assistance Center, 101 Broad Street, Sibley Hall Room 227, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 in care of the funeral home or charity of choice. Family and friends can also share their memories and sign the online guestbook at fortunekeoughfuenralhome.com.


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Observations: The QandO Podcast for 12 Sep 10
In this podcast, Bruce, Michael, and Dale discuss Fidel Castro's reported admission that Cuban economic system doesn't work, and whether the upcoming election is a mandate for the Republicans, or something else entirely.
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A day of rememberance, ceremony
A light snow and cool breeze in Alpena didn't hinder the celebration of United States veterans living and deceased during the annual Veterans Day ceremony at Little Flander's Field Monday. In fact the weather may have provided a reminder of some of harsh conditions soldiers needed to endure through while at war.
Alpena County Veterans Counselor Dan Cox was the master of ceremony for the event, which commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and with the invocation by Chaplain George Stevens. Then Col. Bryan Teff, who is the commander at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, shared his thoughts about what being in the military and what it means to be a veteran himself.
"Veterans Day is not just a single day, it's a daily inspiration," Teff said. "Being a veteran is a way of life that I'm proud to live and dedicate to my family in arms," Teff said. "As a family of veterans, our common bond is that we love our country and we're extremely proud of our past, present and future military members and all of their past, present and future sacrifices that have been made by them and their families."
Veterans Day is a day of remembrance, celebration and a salute to all who have served in the military. During the ceremony wreaths honoring the soldiers who served and lost their lives in the Civil War through the war in Afghanistan. Wreaths were also placed for the missing in action, prisoners of war and Agent Orange. Once the wreaths were in place there was an honor guard salute with the firing of rifles and the playing of "Taps."
Before the event concluded Teff announced Leonard Johnsen was the Veteran of the Year and presented him a plaque while his wife Carol joined him in front of his peers for a round of applause.
Veterans Day originated from Armistice Day, which was proclaimed an official holiday by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919. It was officially changed to Veterans Day in June of 1954 when the United States Congress and President Dwight Eisenhower approved a bill amending the holiday's name.
Cox said he has noticed an increase in the way veterans are supported and appreciated. He said in the past however some veterans did not get the respects they had earned and some were chastised.
"I think there is more of a sense of respect for veterans now. Our Vietnam vets didn't get a lot of recognition and were kind of shunned, but I think the public has come around now and realize the sacrifices our men and women make for the military and the country." Cox said.
Cox said people would not confuse Veterans Day with Memorial Day. Veterans Day is a day to honor all who served in the military, while Memorial Day honors just the fallen.
Although the weather was on the cold side veterans of all ages and branches of the military gathered, visited and saluted God, America and one another. Teff said only one-percent of the United State's population makes up its military and being a veteran is being a part of a family or fraternity. He wrapped-up his salute with one simple, but important phrase.
"God Bless all of our veterans and the United States of America." Teff said.
Steve Schulwitz can be reached via email at email@example.com or by phone at 358-5689. Follow Steve on Twitter ss_alpenanews. Read his blog, Upon Further Review … at www.thealpenanews.com.