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PhD scholarship in grammatical description. The Research Centre for Linguistic Typology at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia, invites applications from suitably qualified students to enter the PhD program. Our PhD candidates generally undertake extensive fieldwork on a previously undescribed (or scarcely described) language and write a comprehensive grammar of it for their dissertation. We prefer students to work on a language which is still actively spoken, and to establish a field situation within a community in which it is the first language. Fieldwork methodology should be centred on the collection, transcription and analysis of texts, together with participant observation, and - at a later stage - judicious grammatical elicitation in the language under description (not through the lingua franca of the country). Our main areas of specialisation are the languages of Amazonia, the Papuan languages of New Guinea, and the Aboriginal languages of Australia. PhDs in Australian universities generally involve no coursework, just a substantial dissertation. Candidates must thus have had a thorough coursework training before embarking on this PhD program. This should have included courses on morphology, syntax, semantics, phonology/phonetics and comparative-historical linguistics, taught from a non-formalist perspective. We place emphasis on work that has a sound empirical basis but also shows a firm theoretical orientation (in terms of general typological theory, or what has recently come to be called Basic Linguistic Theory). The Research Centre for Linguistic Typology consists, at any one time, of about twenty scholars, working on a variety of languages and typological issues. Besides the permanent staff of Professor R M W Dixon (Director) and Professor Alexandra Y Aikhenvald (Associate Director) we have an array of Research Fellows and PhD students; each year a number of senior scholars from across the world spend from three to six months with us as Visiting Fellows. Our personnel this year includes specialists on spoken languages from the following families or areas: Siouan, Tsimshian, Arawak, Araw�, Barbacoan, Macro-Je, Dravidian, Indo-European, Turkic, Uralic, Afroasiatic, Nilo-Saharan, Tibeto-Burman, Sinitic, Papuan, Austronesian and Australian. The scholarship will be at the standard La Trobe University rate, Australian $16, 431 p.a. A small relocation allowance may be provided on taking up the scholarship. In addition, an appropriate allowance will be made to cover fieldwork expenses. The scholarship is for three years (with the possibility of extension for an additional six months if circumstances warrant this). Further information about RCLT can be found at our website: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/www/rclt . See, in particular, our February 2001 Newsletter, available on this web site. Prospective applicants are invited to write in the first instance to a.aikhenvaldlatrobe.edu.au, providing details of their background, qualifications and interests. Professor Alexandra Y. Aikhenvald Associate Director Research Centre for Linguistic Typology Institute for Advanced Study La Trobe University Bundoora, Vic Australia 3083 e-mail a.aikhenvaldlatrobe.edu.au phone: 61-(0)3-9467-3079 Uni 61-(0)3-9455-0020 home fax 61-(0)3-9467-3053 Administrator: 61-(0)3-9467-3128Mail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue


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by Anton Shilov
Reduction of manufacturing of dynamic random access memory (DRAM) in late 2011 stabilized memory price in the second half of December despite of seasonally low demand.
According to DRAMeXchange, a research division of TrendForce, while the market has entered the traditionally weak PC shipment season, compared with the first half of December, in the second half of December contract price showed a flat price trend. DDR3 4GB and DDR3 2GB average selling price was $16.5 and $9.25, respectively.
Average 2Gb chip price stayed at the $0.88 level. From the market perspective, although there has been no concrete evidence showing that demand will recover significantly in Q1 2012, the decrease in shipment volume caused by several DRAM makers' previous capacity cuts will undoubtedly benefit demand recovery; some PC OEMs have increased their DRAM purchase volume in order to avoid possible supply insufficiency in the near future.
As Chinese New Year is around the corner, January transaction volume is expected to be affected slightly by the decrease in the number of work days. Luckily, the effects of the prior capacity cuts will gradually be seen, and as concerns of the HDD supply shortage slowly dissipate as well, it is likely that DRAM contract price will see a stable price trend in the near future.

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Kitmeout – Retrospective
Here's a view of Kitmeout on Wayback. Kitmeout was the first online store to offer Evisu back in 2000. Kitmeout was also the first Flash based Fashion Ecommerce site. Here we take a short retrospective: And some early talk on the Kitmeout Fashion Forum about Evisu >


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Skip to comments.Newtown Shooter Had Asperger Syndrome, And Some US Gun Facts
Posted on 12/15/2012 9:39:53 AM PST by Perdogg
As we reported last night, buried inside the NYT biopic of Newtown shooter Adam Lanza was arguably one of the most important missing pieces in the story, at least so far, which could provide clues into partially explaining yesterday's tragic loss of young life, namely that the 20 year old man suffered from Asperger Syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism (two conditions which are being merged in the upcoming update of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5) manual of mental disorders), which has been traditionally associated with social communication difficulties, including flat affect, and one which in some clinical studies has been shown to have a causal link to violence. In other words, in addition to the surge in the debate over national gun control and access limitations (ignoring that the perpetrator of the biggest school mass murder in US history - the Bath School disaster - used openly purchased dynamite and no guns, also ignoring that in the US there are roughly 300 million firearms), perhaps there should also be a broad discussion as to the risks of social misadoption of children with autism and other social and behavioral disorders.
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looks like a stock to consider.
People there are polite..."
You wouldn't want to go on the night when my Republican women friends all gather for a evening of practice. You've have never heard such trash talking!
Asperger's is very real.
I have never seen trash talking at a gun range for the most part.
Good natured joking and competitiveness surely happens
On the rare occasion that we get a jackass they get corrected quickly and all is well in the world.
I have no faith in the effectiveness in the vast majority of the psyciatric profession.
As I wrote on this thread or another about this topic - it starts and ends with family.
You could just as easily say I have no faith in the education system - the criminal justice system - the emergency management system. While not true in all cases, the majority of mentally ill can survive and even thrive in a loving family and environment. Our culture has devolved into putting our responsibilities onto the government, or health care, or pharmacists, or schools, etc etc.
My family were simple country folk who took care of their own and did not rely on others. That applied to mentally ill relatives too. I am not saying to avoid using tools or there are not situations that require much more - but in many instances genuine love and family care can overcome what pills and government agencies/schools can't.
It's always amusing when atheists, liberals and muzzies attempt to lecture to Christians. The Bible does not forbid judgement. It cautions against it. It also encourages Christians to exercise some judgement "Mtt 18. A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 So then, you will 1know them by their fruits."
It's always amusing when atheists, liberals and muzzies attempt to lecture to Christians. The Bible does not forbid judgement. It cautions against it. It also encourages Christians to exercise some judgement "Mtt 18. A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 So then, you will 1know them by their fruits."
>>What are SSRIs?
Psych meds. Here's a link for you.
SSRI Stories / Antidepressant Nightmares - "We Speak for the Dead to Protect the Living"
You'll note there is a School Shootings / Incidents category.
Aspergers means very blunt, sometimes inappropriate speech, inability to grasp certain forms of humor (sarcasm in particular), general social awkwardness and a rather emotionless, flat effect most of the time, punctuated by occasional outbursts of frustration verging upon rage. The syndrome is often associated with fairly high intelligence, typically limited to a narrow area of specialization. High function autistic with elements of the savant.
Sounds like your average poster to internet forums and blogs, to me. Half the replies on a given FR thread would qualify, lol.
Such individuals would have been classified as merely eccentric in the past, before medical psychiatry became the automatic band-aid for any sort of deviance from the presumed behavioral norm.
It seems as if the occasional outbursts associated with the syndrome just build up steam in drugged individuals, leading to sometimes dangerously exaggerated episodes when the dam finally breaks.
Medicating such individuals needs serious examination and reconsideration, imho.
That would be excellent! An aspie parent could truly understand some of their needs first hand. I had to trust and respect. My belief that Gd makes everyone in His image helped me.
Agree. Gd is there to help us and provide answers in the rom of science, love, etc. you don't need to be godless to help people with mental illnesses. Gd wants us to help each other. But we can't blame mental illness on the devil.
Oh,there is definitely a group of symptoms that make the syndrome that is asperger's. it exists, though many people with it may be professionally successful. And of course, raised in a loving accepting family,people with asperger's wouldn't hurt a fly.
But in certain families neurotypical kids become monsters. And I believe you could easier make a monster out of someone with asperger's. they need modeled love MORE than the highly socially attuned.
>> one of the most important missing pieces in the story
What influence did Dad have on this troubled individual?
Ah, but this is our girl's once a month night out and we are all very good friends. Of course, in traditional southern style we begin all the sentences with, "Well, bless your (or her) heart..."
You do not know that the shooter wasnt schizophrenia. That is a disease that comes on suddenly in the early 20s. He may not have been diagnosed, but well never know.
If his brain is autopsied they will. The cells in the brain message centers of schizophrenics are disordered. In normal brains, they go the same direction in a line. At least, when I did a lot of research on the disease years ago, that was the case. I can't imagine it's changed. Whichever mental illness or disorder this young man had was definitely NOT under control. I do hope a national discussion on mental illness will result from this incident, but I'm not holding my breath.
As I understand it, there is also shrinkage in parts of the brain of a schitzophrenic. That being said, there are people who are "off" and there are people who are evil. This guy, whether "off" or not, must be evil to have gone after the children.
"Try putting your snakes down and doing a little reading. Then we can talk."
Every time I put the snakes down to try and "do a little reading", they all start crawling away. So I drop the book and collect all the snakes. /sarc
Reading? Where should I start?
Or would you prefer Jung or Skinner?
hey there gov, long time no talk. Good to hear from you again. Sorry I never got back to you on the Benghazi immunity question, but its been busy here, and I didn't want to give a response that wasn't carefully thought out, then procrastination set in, etc.
Anyway, the mental illness question is personal for me, as I am both a family member to such a person and, according to some, a Bible-thumping neanderthal, i.e., I do believe in such things as God, angels, demons, and the human spirit.
However, I also follow the long Reformed tradition of recognizing that God has graciously given us the tools of science, which we can use to understand and solve many human ailments.
So its "both and" for me. I have seen people benefit from psychiatric treatment that wasn't just throwing meds at the patient till something stuck, but also addressed cognitive and spiritual issues. I do not accept the premise that we are just the sum of our chemical constituents. As a Christian, while I can benefit from understanding and treating the material component of any problem, I cannot be a pure materialist. There is a God, and therefore there is everything else that that first fact implies, including the reality that we are more than a bag of chemicals, but are noble, spiritual creatures, made in the image of God, with all the respect, challenges, and high expectations, that accompany that office.
Ok, thanks for telling me, I know about these, just didn't know the acronym. I don't think they would be effective for autism etc, but then psychiatry seems to want an external, medical solution to almost everything - very ironic, since when it began it was known as "the talking cure".
I'm what the shrinks call a Dreamer; I find a field of study that I like and I focus on it to the exclusion of almost everything else. Yes it makes me somewhat awkward in social settings (I don't always realize that other people aren't quite as interested in something that I find fascinating), but it hasn't stopped me from grabbing life by the horns and living it to its fullest. If anything, the fact that I analyze things to such a great extent has shown me just how fragile life truly is, so I am inclined to get the most out of every day that I am on this Earth.
Thanks for the information, I appreciate it.
Good luck and good health to you.
This Sandy Hook news coverage makes me really angry. I have one severely autistic grandchild and another who is thought to be Aspergers (different mothers). I can't imagine either of them doing something like this. There must be thousands of people out there who could (or have) been designated Aspergers. 99.99% would never do anything as horrific as this.
On the other hand, untreated Paranoid Schizophrenics might. As I said earlier (either on this thread, or another) I have a Paranoid Schizophrenic man who works for me and is our most loyal and most dependable employee. He killed his mother about 27 years ago because of voices in his head that put him in fear of his own safety. Subsquently, he spent 13 years in the state mental hospital for the criminally insane. He's worked for us about 6-7 years with no problem.
He is carefully managed by drugs and an army of social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and probation officers. His health insurance is through the state because of his pre-existing condition. He's a wonderful employee and wonderful man (who spends most of his spare time volunteering through the church and through mental health organizations). He's a smart and productive man with 2 engineering degrees, but his condition has NOTHING to do with Aspergers!
P.S. You sound like my grandson with the intense concentration on one, or two, subjects.
Thank you for your response. I did not know that and I appreciate the information. I just wish writers would stop painting this horrific tragedy (including those on this board) as the natural outcome of Asperger's Syndrome.
Soft Sandwiches Readily Ingested?
(White Castles, perhaps?)
I am of the belief that Aspergers, OCD, bipolar, autism, ADD, SAD, ADHD, schizo, dystemia (sp?)and all the others are just manifestations of our fallen nature, and in reality there are very, very few that don't have a touch of it on some level.
Hell, when I was a kid I could block out everything in favor of what I was focused on. I practically ignored my sister after 2nd grade. I could be sociopathic to gushingly compassionate on any given day. Very socially awkward at times. You name it. I still don't process social information the best, but considering what our society has become, I'm not sure I care anymore anyway. In fact I think the twisted crap is magnifying and aggravating it.
Bottom line is, as the saying goes, society is but a few days away from total civil breakdown and chaos. We all have it in us, some just suppress it better than others, some are better anesthetized by societies comforts, some have better drugs, and some simply have Jesus. None of us really escape it though.
The local support groups help a lot filling the holes missed by the medical profession. They don't "cure" anything, but sure help in retaining balance in dealing with the inherent difficulty.
Hi Ellandra,
My son is almost at the age where he can start to understand that his brain works differently and adjust his lifestyle accordingly. He already recognizes that he's different but like I said, he isn't at the stage in which he can work with his situation to obtain the same outcome at a different angle than a 'normal' person.
Have you read 'Look Me in the Eye'? Its an autobiography of of a guy that had (undiagnosed) Aspergers. Amazing the similarities between him and my son.
I'm actually more concerned with the 3300 people who were legally slaughtered yesterday (and the day before that, and the day before that ...) with the full approval of the demonicRat Party, its sycophants in Big Media, and leftists everywhere.
Be polite.
Be courteous.
Be professional.
Be prepared to kill anyone you meet.
The more I read this thread, the more I think I've got some syndrome. Socially awkward in school. Bullied. A loner. I still don't trust myself to joke around with folks for fear I will say something dumb. And yet I am happily married with two kids, good job, and I have never felt the slightest inclination to commit mass murder.
I'm not really trying to make a point. Just rambling.
" I'm actually more concerned with the 3300 people who were legally slaughtered..."
Me too. I fear Evil is winning. I truly feel surrounded by it.
Feh ... I am who and what I am ... the psych(ologists|iatrists) can pound sand. I'm glad I'm not a kid these days, though ... I hate to think what sort of label those bastards would try to stick on me.
Having read several articles on Aspergers over the last few days, trying to soak up all I can... I am just floored...
Every "symptom" listed can also be ascribed to many other relatively common social characteristics across the population.
Difficulty socializing, difficulty understanding "body language", generally poor social skills, "laser-like" fascination with single topics/subjects (like some here an politics!!!), fidgeting, etc.
Nowhere in any of the literature is there any indication that Aspergers is connected to violence.
Yet here we go with those who want to parade "Autism Spectrum" out and about...
Question - lets just propose for a second that Autism Spectrum/Aspergers really can remove a person's empathy... does that make them somehow not responsible for any acts that they commit?
Lets say that the shooter in the Sandy Hook school really did have "Aspergers"... had he not taken his own life - or been killed by police or other person, would he then be somehow less guilty of the murders he committed? is he somehow not responsible for his actions?
And this brings up something that I'm sure will illicit a flaming response - if someone really has no moral compass or ability to determine right from wrong, so therefore cannot be held accountable for their actions - then what can we as a society do to protect the "greater good"? Do we just pretend they don't exist - ignoring the problem until another school shooting or other mass violence takes place, then cry about it, ban more guns, then again ignore it like we have solved the problem?
Our society has grown ever-more irresponsible - few are held accountable for their actions and decisions - from education and being employed, to criminal acts and murder - society keeps engineering "excuses" under the guise of "compassion" and "bringing attention to real disorders".
Where are the answers for a law-abiding citizen? Am I to give up my rights for the "security" of maybe preventing another "nut" from obtaining a weapon to kill me or someone else with? Sorry - but mankind has been killing each other throughout history. Spears, swords, clubs, sticks, bones, water, rocks, etc. Where does it end?
Haven't heard of that book before, I'll add it to my reading list.
There's one by Temple Grandin that was highly recommended, called "Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships". I wish I could tell you firsthand how good it was, but dad borrowed my copy before I got the chance to read it, and I never saw it again. Hopefully that means he found it useful?
Follow the money...
There are financial incentives to the diagnosis of "syndromes", "disorders", and other maladies - to public schools, they get extra funding from the federal government for every student with any sort of diagnosed "disorder" or "disability", so they WANT those diagnosis - especially of children that other wise are pretty much able to function.
Doctors and pharmaceutical companies have reason to promote such diagnosis... $billions are on the line, with new markets with each new "disorder" diagnosed...
Mental health facilities gain from insurance, government payments, etc. for every patient they "treat" - regardless of the outcome or "success", as there is little or no means of measuring any perceived improvement...
Universities receive grants, both public and private to "research" disorders. If they don't cough up something, the money dries up. So they WILL find something... which returns the cycle back to the beginning.
And lest we forget - the "stigma" of a "mental disorder" has begun to be replaced with the acceptance of a "disorder" that becomes and excuse - an excuse for behavior, and excuse to not hold a job, an excuse to draw benefits (after all - many disorders now graduate rapidly to "disability").
"A longtime family friend said Lanza had a condition where he couldnt feel pain.
Seriously? He supposedly couldn't feel pain, so this is yet another excuse for murdering 20 children and several adults? I don't think so...
But of course, politicians and anti-gun Marxists will tell us it was the fault of the gun...
Mass murderers, all....
Or not...
So we need to ban anything than one with a "mental illness" might use to inflict harm or death...
Mental illness has become the catch-all excuse mechanism. Are their real medically-identifiable mental illnesses? Yes. Is every "odd" person, or "socially awkward" person mentally ill? NO.
Or the 3000-4000 babies murdered in their mother's wombs each and every day...
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MJ trust misplaced
To the Journal editor:
A recent Mining Journal editorial entitled, "NRC in best position to decide wolf hunt issue," has propelled this offering of clarification and insight.
The Upper Peninsula Animal Liberation Defense is an animal advocacy group based in the Upper Peninsula. We are not in charge of this campaign, nor are we holding events across the state of Michigan.
That would be the Lansing based, committee to Keep Michigan Wolves Protected. UPALD endorses the coalition, and seeks to serve as a platform of education and activism for fellow U.P. residents not in support of a public wolf hunt.
UPALD is not an anti-hunting group. However, the act of hunting outside of its created means for sustenance and survival, is something we cannot endorse.
In what first appeared to be a fair and balanced attempt at discussing the campaign, The Mining Journal offered a number of what they called, "exaggerated or untrue" claims made by the coalition. UPALD did not make these claims.
We will leave it to those that did to refute them. What concerns us most, is the explicit trust the newspaper possesses for the legislative bodies responsible for the management of our fellow beings.
This brings to mind something that iconic civil rights attorney William Kunstler called, the "aura of legality." Policies created, actions taken, are all done so within our established legal system. Kunstler believed this creates an aura of legitimacy, saying, " therefore society can turn its conscience off, and look to other things and other times."
A 400 word limit does not allow for the discussion here of the innumerable travesties inflicted upon human and non-human beings throughout our past, all under the guise of legality.
In regard to the past, and game management, The Mining Journal appears content with how voters "spoke" back in 1996. What status would the women and African Americans of our nation hold today, had we chosen merely to adhere to what voters and legislators decided upon in the past?
UPALD believes that referendums and initiatives are exactly what President Lincoln envisioned when he spoke of a "government of the people, by the people, for the people."
Through our current management models, whether the delicate responsibility has been bestowed upon us, or merely taken, we hold the very lives of fellow animals in our hands.
It would behoove us to do so, with the very widest of open eyes.


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Sony Corp. filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission on Wednesday and accused LG Electronics of infringement of its modem-related patents. The company demands the ITC to ban sales of LG cell phones in the country. Sony also sued LG in a Los Angeles, California court.
The patents in the suit involve audio and microphone devices in cell phones, caller ID technology and transmission power, reports Reuters news-agency. Sony reportedly said the patent infringement relates to more than 10 phones including the Encore, LG Accolade, Neon, Quantum, Rumor Touch and others.
"Sony has been keen to protect its patents. U.S. is an important market for Sony as its mobile phone venture with Ericsson is trying to win a bigger share," Yuji Fujimori, a Tokyo-based analyst at Barclays Capital, told Bloomberg news-agency.
Even though Sony would be glad to stop sales of phones by LG Electronics in the U.S. to clear the road for Sony Ericsson and consequently increase its sales of components to the joint venture, it is highly unlikely that the company manages to actually achieve its goal. As a result, a realistic target could be a cross-licensing agreement with LG Electronics or another type of a deal that would allow Sony to obtain certain innovations or business contracts.
LG did not comment on the news-story due to policy not to comment on ongoing litigation.


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Olympus Has Fallen
Would be fascinated to hear of an American who has watched the film, and what they thought of it and why.
I dont want to spoil it for those who havent seen it, because it is very good, and an early contender for my Film of The Year Award...but I do do a Symbological Breakdown of the film, which doesnt contain any spoilers and have included it below.
In 2007 I made my first trip to The United States of America, and sitting with my host one night we decided to watch a film called 28 Weeks Later. For those of you who dont know, its a Horror film set in the Centre of London, Specifically the Square Mile and Docklands area, which are highly familiar to me as I used to live nearby. To cut a long story short, when the Virus gets out the American Production portrays a fascinating scene. The destruction of the Centre of the British Capitol via firebombing from the United States Army and Airforce. Vividly for a good two minuits you have footage, dramatically, and accurately processed by a computer, of the destruction of places I know, Love, and down streets I have walked. The footage is extremely realistic, and whilst it never happened in reality, the symbolism is none the less very real. The saddness is that for almost all of the Britons who watch the film, the significance of this short bit of film is completely lost. There is no attachement to London, and so no real distress by the symbolism of its demise.
Ironically, you wont find a British Production that shows, even in fiction, the firebombing of Central Washington DC by British Forces...even though, as Olympus Has Fallen reminds us clearly, in the not to distant past that outcome actually took place during the war of 1812. There are two reasons you wont see this. Firstly, its considered distasteful, even in jest, to someone considered a friend. Secondly, the Americans viewing the film are not likely to find it acceptable viewing, because, unlike the majority of the British, they care so deeply about their society that even the fictionalized distruction of their historic landmarks by a foreign company, would be seen, in many ways as an invasion of the Soverignty.
Infact, excluding dramatizations about natural disastors, like, 2012, or the earlier Volcano, and excluding dramatizations about war time, like The Patriot, or Pearl Harbour, only one film springs to mind as portraying Terrorism against the United States that involves real loss for the Americans, outside of the two films that act pretty much as Memorials to the 9/11 WTC attack. That film is Independance Day, Where whole American Cities are graphically shown to be demolished.
In 2009 I returned to the United States of America on my second Tour, and I visited Washington DC, where Olympus Has Fallen, is set. Very strange to see, then, as you will no doubt have seen the trailors, so vivid, they are marked at the top right hand corner "This is an Advertisment", the destruction of The Washington Monument, or indeed The White House itself. This film can be considered Brave for its portrayal of true loss in a fictional attack upon the American Capitol.
The film uses two Code Names. The first is Olympus, used to describe the President of The United States...please note, as will become important later. It DOES NOT INCLUDE Reference to The Federal Government of The United States of America. Olympus not only a very real mountain in Greece (and infact the largest Volcano in the solar system located on the Planet Mars) it is also a Reference to the Heavenly Realm of the Greek Pantheon of Gods. Interestingly, they also refer to a mechanism known as Cereberus. Which is an interesting twist in the film, which I wont spoil, except to say it references using the power of the United States Administration against itself to aid its attackers. Interesting also because Cereberus in Greek is also a mythological figure, who is very opposite to Olympus. Whilst Cereberus can be thought of as a force for Good (for example, Cereberus protects the enterance to Hades) Cereberus is also a force for bad...Its the Enterance to Hades that he gaurds. Those incharge of Cereberus are The Federal Government of the United States of America.
A fascinating implication occures, therefore with the praising of the US President, but the caution against His Administration. To understand why that might be, one must delve back to the Early Presidents of the United States. It is an important point to make, that on the whole most of those guys were INDEPENDANTS in terms of party politics. This changed during the American Civil War, when in order to put a united front on against the Rebellious South, the Federal Government had to evolve from a collection of representatives and a figure head. To the most important man in the world, and a Super Government.
At the very end of the film is a moving tribute the urges in light of the films contents, that the American people be, essentially born again. But I wonder how many Americans who watch the film, and read the symbolism will recognise that call to change, or, more appropriately, if one is to follow the ethos of the film, to see a return to a Constitutionalistic America, where party politics play second fiddle to the needs and wants of Individual States (fancy fighting for the rights of your State, rather then the rights of an international party, that PREVENTS State Unity, but keeps the Federal Government in place.)
Some will thus believe that this film, in many ways, is Anti-American therefore, in calling for devolved powers from a Union inflated well beyond its design brief, and some may be stirred to think, that if they truely are so moved by the films portrayal of their beloveds destructions, maybe they should challenge the credibility divide between that ideological identity, and the reality of the Republic as it stands today. Maybe, it is yet possible to stop what appears to be the inevitable slide of America towards the desensitized, unconcerned, and unmoved Europeans. Perhaps America can be rebuilt afterall.
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A transitional care model for low-income older adults does not reduce readmission rates or emergency department visits during care transitions
- Department of Gerontology, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Correspondence to: Dr Pamela Nadash, Department of Gerontology, University of Massachusetts Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125, USA; pamela.nadash{at}umb.edu
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Implications for practice and research
A relatively simple, low-cost care transition intervention can encourage low-income, predominantly African-American elders to better utilise primary care, posthospital discharge.
An adequately powered study is needed in order to enable stronger conclusions to be drawn, particularly regarding the model's impact on hospital re-admission and emergency department (ED) visits.
Studies benefiting from high levels of minority participation should exploit this intervention through study design.
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About the Author: Sumreen Mirza serves as a Policy Officer in the U.S. Department of State's Bureau Oceans, International Environment and Scientific Affairs.
The U.S. and China met this week in Beijing to review progress achieved in the second year of the U.S.-China Ten Year Framework (TYF) on Energy and Environment Cooperation. This framework encompasses action plans for collaboration on five existing priorities: clean, efficient and secure electricity production and transmission, clean water, clean air, clean and efficient transportation, and conservation of wetland ecosystems and nature reserves. In addition to identifying new activities under existing action plans, the Joint Working Group made significant progress in finalizing a draft action plan for energy efficiency collaboration. Read more about the TYF and the MOU on US-China Cooperation on Climate Change, Energy and Environment.
Alongside policy and technology cooperation, the Ten Year Framework also focuses on practical collaboration through joint projects known as ecopartnerships. The first seven ecopartnerships were established in December 2008 and involve the pairings of cities, ports, companies, research laboratories and academic institutions from both the U.S. and China . The delegates met with the Chinese partners and learned first-hand how ecopartnerships can become successful incubators for policy testing, technology demonstration, and subnational government capacity building on issues within our six areas of cooperation. Both sides are developing and implementing ways to strengthen the program. In the coming year, the Joint Working Group will develop guiding principles for selecting additional ecopartnerships. Read more about ecopartnerships.
The U.S. delegation to Beijing was comprised of 22 members representing the Department of State, Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Transportation, Department of Commerce, Trade Development Agency, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and Agency for International Development.
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Does this mean we're going to get some more of that wonderful drywall they make?
Shawn A. in Washington, DC writes:
I think this partnership with China is very important for both of our futures, and I think this TYF will prove to be an effective way for our countries to deal with energy and environmental problems together.
With the growing presence of China in the world, it is important for us to work with them to try and decrease the negative effects that their development could have on the global environment.
With the Copenhagen Environment Summit quickly approaching, this issue is as visible as ever. Showing that China and the US are cooperating with regards to energy and the environment, I think, sends a good message out to the rest of the world that we are, at the very least, willing to talk about steps that need to be taken to help stop climate change.
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Fatma M. Shebl, MD, PhD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Epidemiology (Chronic Diseases)
Research Interests
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Chronic Disease; Hepatitis; HIV; Neoplasms; Neoplasms by Site; Hepacivirus; Women's Health; Biostatistics
Public Health Interests
Biomarkers; Biostatistics; Cancer Epidemiology; Cancer genetics; Cancer screening; Cancer Survival; Chronic Conditions; Data analysis; Diabetes; Epidemiology Methods; Hepatitis; HIV/AIDS; Women's Health
Research Organizations
School of Public Health: Chronic Disease Epidemiology | YSPH Global Health Concentration
Cancer Center: Cancer Prevention and Control
Research Summary
Dr. Shebl current research involves investigating genetic and non-genetic determinants of hepatitis C virus spontaneous and drug induced clearance. In addition, Dr. Shebl is interested in examining the role of inflammation and infection in cancer risk. In the future, Dr. Shebl will focus on understanding cancer's molecular bases, and identifying biomarkers for early cancer detection, especially for hepatocellular carcinoma. In addition she will investigate the host immune response in individuals infected with hepatitis C virus.
Specialized Terms: HCV response to treatment; Natural history of HCV infection; Immune response; Infection-related cancer; Cancer epidemiology; Cancer immunology; Inflammation; Research methodology
Extensive Research Description
The overarching goal of Dr. Shebl research is to characterize the role of infections, inflammation, and immunosuppression in cancer etiology so that this knowledge may be translated into strategies for prevention, early detection, and new treatment targets. Dr. Shebl have developed a portfolio of research projects in two major areas: (i) Infection, inflammation and immunosuppression in cancer etiology, and (ii) Hepatitis C virus: epidemiology, determinants of clearance, response to treatment, and cancer risk.Infections and inflammation are recognized as major contributors to cancer risk and might account for approximately 20-25% of cancer cases. Thus, Dr. Shebl research focuses on elucidating the role of infection and inflammation in cancer. Therefore, she utilized several strategies including; studying cancer in populations that are at high risk of infection, inflammation and immunosuppression such as individuals infected with human immunodeficiency virus and individuals with end-stage renal disease, studying inflammation associated conditions such as obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome, and finally utilizing direct measures of inflammation such as cytokines.
Chronic HCV infection is observed in approximately 70-80% of HCV infected cases. HCV infection is associated with many complications, as well as cancer. The association between HCV and liver cancer is well known, however, there is increasing evidence supporting the interplay between HCV and the immune response, which might influence not only liver cancer risk but other cancers as well. This notion underscores the importance of immune stimulation in carcinogenesis, which is an area of growing interest. Therefore, Dr. Shebl utilized several strategies to approach these questions including; studying the genetic and non-genetic determinants of spontaneous clearance, and response to treatment, and identifying HCV-related cancer risk including hepatic and extrahepatic cancer sites
Selected Publications
- Shebl FM, Pfeiffer RM, Edlin BR, et al. IL28B-rs12979860 Genotype and Spontaneous Clearance of Hepatitis C Virus in a Multi-Ethnic Cohort of Injection Drug Users:Evidence for a Supra-Additive Association. J Infect dis (in press) PMCID: PMC Journal – In Process
- Shebl FM, Andreotti G, Meyer TE, et al. Metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance in relation to biliary tract cancer and stone risks: a population-based study in Shanghai, China. Br J Cancer. 2011 Sep 13. [Epub ahead of print] PMCID: PMC Journal – In Process
- Shebl FM, Yu K, Landgren O, Goedert JJ, Rabkin CS. Increased Levels of Circulating Cytokines with HIV-Related Immunosuppression. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2011 Sep 30. [Epub ahead of print] PMCID: PMC Journal – In Process
- Gadalla SM, Katki HA, Shebl FM, et al. The Relationship between DNA Methylation and Telomere Length in Dyskeratosis Congenita. Aging Cell. 2011 Oct 8. [Epub ahead of print] PMCID: PMC Journal – In Process Shebl FM, Dollard SC, Pfeiffer RM, Biryahwaho B, Amin MM, Munuo SS, Hladik W, Parsons R, Graubard BI, Mbulaiteye SM. Human herpesvirus 8 seropositivity among sexually active adults in Uganda. PLoS One. 2011;6(6):e21286. Epub 2011 Jun 21. PMCID:PMC3119672
- Shebl FM, Maeder D, Shao Y et al. In the Absence of HCV Infection, Interferon Stimulated Gene Expression in Liver is Not Associated with IL28B Genotype. Gastroenterology. 2010 Oct;139(4):1422-4. Epub 2010 Aug 25


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Beckham cools Monaco reports
David Beckham has played down reports that he could move to Monaco, but reiterated he is 'very flattered' by some of the options he has to consider.
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The midfielder is leaving Los Angeles Galaxy after Saturday's MLS Cup final and French side Monaco are among several clubs from across the globe to have shown an interest.
The likes of Paris St Germain, Queens Park Rangers and West Ham United have also been linked with a swoop for the former Manchester United star.
Beckham remains confident he can still play at a competitive level as the 37-year-old weighs up where he will likely finish his playing career.
"I heard about Monaco on the way to training this morning from a friend in London who said 'I hear you are going to Monaco'. That was the first I'd heard of that," said Beckham.
"I've got some interesting and exciting options on the table.
"I am very flattered by some of the options that I've got. I still feel I can play and I'm not considering retiring.
"I've still got managers like Carlo Ancelotti and Harry Redknapp and Sam Allardyce coming out that are saying they'd love me to play and they know how professional I am, it means a lot to me.
"It is what I have tried to base my career around, over the years, being professional and working hard, so it's nice to be recognised like that.
"I do believe I still have got another challenge inside, that I can still play for, I don't know how many years left. I do still feel I can play."
Earlier Beckham hinted a return to England is unlikely.
He said: "I've always said I think I would struggle to come back and play in England because I've played for the biggest club in the world, the biggest club in England, Manchester United, and I couldn't see myself playing for any other Premiership team.
"But you never know. Like I said, we've got some exciting options on the table. I do think we'll be spending a little more time in England because it's good for the kids to see their grandparents.
"Over the last six years it's been difficult not seeing them as much as we'd like and they'd like, but we definitely won't be leaving LA for good."
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Pheasant release at Huntington game farm
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources recently released pheasants at the Huntington game farm and at Desert Lake.
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Andi Smith of Orangeville started pitching at age 9. All of her practice and hard work has paid off as she signed with the San Diego State Aztecs.
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Brainwashed is the final studio album by George Harrison. The album was released in 2002, almost a year after his death at the age of 58. As a posthumous release, Brainwashed garnered much attention upon its unveiling and is generally considered among the finest releases of his career.
Harrison had begun recording the tracks that would eventually see issue on Brainwashed as early as 1988 (with "Any Road" being written by Harrison during the making of a video for This Is Love off the Cloud Nine album) and would continue to do so in a sporadic manner over the next decade and a half. After recuperating from his December 30, 1999 knife attack in his home by Michael Abram, Harrison focused more on getting his album finished, simultaneously sharing his ideas for all its details (from the sound of the finished songs to the album's artwork) with his son Dhani — information that would ultimately prove very valuable.
Harrison's brief plight with lung cancer in 1997 returned with full force in 2001. Once he realized it was an irreversible situation, he worked further on the album's songs—in conjunction with Dhani and his old collaborator Jeff Lynne—until he was unable to do more. Harrison's final work on the album was done at a recording studio in Switzerland shortly before his trip to the United States for cancer treatment. On November 29, Harrison died, leaving Brainwashed not quite finished, but with a guide to completing it in the hands of his son and Lynne.
After a few months away from the project, both the younger Harrison and Lynne returned to working on George's final songs and adding the appropriate instruments—as per their composer's specifications—to the recordings. So close to completion was the project that the two used the exact timetable and session bookings which George had booked himself. After some difficult but rewarding sessions, the work was done and George Harrison's final album was completed.
Brainwashed received outstanding reviews upon its November 2002 release,[1] just as a live tribute of Harrison by an assembly of his musical contemporaries, entitled Concert for George, took place at the Royal Albert Hall. It sold respectably—though perhaps slightly below expectations—reaching #18 in the US and going gold, and #29 in the UK, where "Any Road" became a Top 40 hit single in spring 2003. In 2004, Brainwashed's "Marwa Blues" won the Best Pop Instrumental Performance Grammy.
Track listing
All songs by George Harrison, except where noted.
"Any Road" – 3:52
"P2 Vatican Blues (Last Saturday Night)" – 2:38
"Pisces Fish" – 4:50
"Looking For My Life" – 3:49
"Rising Sun" – 5:27
"Marwa Blues" – 3:40
"Stuck Inside a Cloud" – 4:04
"Run So Far" – 4:05
"Never Get Over You" – 3:26
"Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" (Harold Arlen/Ted Koehler) – 2:34
"Rocking Chair in Hawaii" – 3:07
"Brainwashed" – 6:07
Includes a concluding prayer, the "Namah Parvati", chanted by Harrison and his son Dhani Harrison in unison
Bonus DVD
The special edition contains a Bonus DVD with a 7 minute featurette about the making of the album.
George Harrison - Vocals, Slide & Acoustic Guitar, Ukuleles, Keyboards, Bass, Percussion & Backing Vocals
Jeff Lynne - Electric & 12-String Guitar, Additional Keyboards & Backing Vocals
Dhani Harrison - Acoustic Guitar & Backing Vocals
Jim Keltner - Drums
Bikram Ghosh - Tabla
Jon Lord - Piano
Jools Holland - Piano
Sam Brown - Backing vocals
Jane Lister - Harp
Isabela Borzymowska - reading from "How To Know God" (The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali)
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Carski Foundation Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Award
Honors an educator for outstanding teaching of microbiology to undergraduate students and for encouraging them to subsequent achievement.
The nominee must be currently teaching microbiology in a recognized college or university, with a substantial portion of his or her time during the past five years devoted to teaching undergraduate students in microbiology, and a minimum of ten years total teaching experience. The nominee may have engaged in research or other concerns, provided that teaching undergraduates remained a substantial activity. International educators are also eligible.
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'Housewarming' at Lind House on Friday
By Kremena Spengler
Staff Writer
NEW ULM – Several decades ago, the Lind House, once home to the 14th governor of Minnesota John Lind, had fallen into extreme disrepair.
Two local women, Harriet Eckstein and Ginny Burnett, realized it was too important historically, architecturally and politically to be abandoned to fate.
In 1983, they recruited about 300 people to form the non-profit Lind House Association.
Tours of the house were offered to raise money; and they had bake sales, steak fries, ice cream socials and silent auctions.
After two years of fund raising, the Lind House Association bought the house from State Bank (now Frandsen Bank) for $45,000 and began a 10-year renovation project.
Many dedicated volunteers worked long hours stripping the walls of seven layers of wallpaper, stripping painted woodwork, and cleaning, cleaning, cleaning.
The Lind House is one of only three former Minnesota governors' homes open to the public. The other two are the Henry Sibley House Museum and the Alexander Ramsey House. The Lind House was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
The house is in the Queen Anne style, which is characterized by turrets, wrap-around porches, bay windows and a variety of building materials.
The maintenance and upkeep of the beautifully functional landmark is a continuous, never-ending process, Beranek said Wednesday. The wood porch has had to be replaced at least twice; the grand staircase received some updates last fall. With an estimated 75,000 visitors attending events in the house since 1990, the restroom facilities are currently in need of renovation.
To help fund projects, the Lind House Association raises money in several ways: through memberships, rent, grants and fund-raisers. Three of the rooms on the second floor are rented out as offices to the United Way of Brown County. The house can be booked for social occasions, at a rate of $185 per event (association members pay a reduced fee of $135). Some 50-60 events take place every year, attended on average by 60-70 people, estimates Beranek.
A standard membership in the Lind House Association is $30; a membership in the 1887 Society is $125 and includes one free house rental a year Monday through Thursday; a membership in the Governor's Circle is $250 and includes two free house rentals a year Monday through Thursday.
Over the past seven years, funds have been raised through Cocktails with the Governor (or Cocktails at the Governor's), a reception that has been headlined by John Lind's great-grandson, bearing a striking resemblance to his famous ancestor; by most living former Minnesota governors; and by former members of the U.S. Congress.
To mark the 125th anniversary of the Lind family taking occupancy of the house (they moved in in 1888, after having the house built the previous year), the Lind House Association is changing the format for the Cocktails event this year. It is billed as a "housewarming party." The President of the Lind House Association Jay Tambornino will dress up as John Lind, another board member as Mrs. Lind, and various board members as historic characters from New Ulm.
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After months of hard work by many within and outside the Department, the United States announced earlier today that we will participate in the Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea. Participation in this Expo demonstrates U.S. commitment to strengthening U.S.-Republic of Korea relations and engagement in the Asia-Pacific region, and deepens our friendly ties with the people of the Republic of Korea and other nations.
As we learned from previous expos, the USA Pavilion is a partnership on many levels. It is not only a partnership between the Republic of Korea and the United States, but also a public-private partnership between the United States and our USA Pavilion 2012 corporate sponsors.
Given the ocean and coasts theme of Yeosu Expo, we are extremely excited to be partnering with explorer, environmentalist and social entrepreneur Philippe Cousteau Jr., the grandson of Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau, to design and operate USA Pavilion 2012. Philippe's team will help us create a space that will not only represent the best of the American people, our values and achievements, but will also demonstrate the innovation and creativity of U.S. companies, and how we can work collaboratively to solve our common global environmental challenges.
Here is what Philippe has to say about this announcement.
"It is not every day that one gets honored with the opportunity to represent the United States of America on a global scale and showcase the innovation, diversity and spirit of entrepreneurship of the American people. For me that opportunity occurred a few months ago when my team was chosen through a public-private partnership with the U.S. Department of State to design, build and run the day to day operations of the United States Pavilion at Expo 2012 in Yeosu Korea from May 12 to August 12, 2012.
"The theme is 'The Living Ocean and Coast,' a subject that has been my life's work since I can remember. However, I must admit that when we first got word of the project and began to envision what the story could be it was humbling to consider the full scope and scale of the diversity of the oceans and coasts of the United States. From the fishing boats of Massachusetts to the sandy beaches of the Caribbean, from the surfers of California to the polar bears of the Arctic and everything in between the United States is one of the most diverse countries in the world when it comes to the variety of ocean and coastal environments.
"While the scale of the story is daunting, it wasn't long before we realized that this was an unparalleled opportunity to inspire countless individuals, both in Korea and around the world, to understand the vital connection between humankind and the ocean and the urgent need to protect it.
"To me, the Expo is about facing the challenges of ocean conservation in the 21st century in an honest but empowering way. The USA Pavilion will be an energetic and immersive celebration of America's relationship to what my grandfather called our water planet. It will recognize that while climate change, overfishing, development and pollution threaten the future of our oceans, the life support system of this planet, there is still hope that if we come together as a global community we can chart a new future of hope and sustainability to pass on to future generations."
For more information on the USA Pavilion 2012, go to www.Pavilion2012.org.
Karen in Arizona writes:
Yes, let's take money from Chevron, a company found in violation of the clean air act, responsible for environmental damage in Ecuador, an oil spill in Angola, and forest damage in Bangladesh and use it to build an exhibit about the oceans. Hope this exhibit displays the damage this company has done to the oceans with it's earth destroying product.
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Jerry C. in Missippi writes:
We are extremely pleased to see the US will have a pavilion at EXPO 12 in Yeosu on the OCEANS. IEEE/OES,MTS and KAOST will be having our OCEANS Conference in Yeosu May 21-24 with EXPO 12 and suggest we coordinate activities.
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What are the Do's?
Before venturing out from your hotel, make sure you do have a hotel business card with you. This will make your return to the hotel in a taxi or cyclo much easier!
For longer excursions from your hotel, it is always a good idea to carry a roll of toilet paper in your pack or purse. You never know when you will need it!
Please always dress appropriately. Not only for the Vietnam climate, but also to not cause offense to the local people. Vietnamese (and many tourist sites) have conservative dress codes. It is only in larger cities, like Saigon that these codes are relaxed a little.
Always leave your excess cash, airline tickets, passports and valuables in the hotel's safety deposit box.
Do drink plenty of bottled water. During the summer months you should be drinking a minimum of 2 liters per day. If you drink tea, coffee, or alcohol you should increase you water intake accordingly as these will dehydrate you.
Always be aware when entering someone's home as at some homes you must please remove your shoes at the front door.
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Ash Tesoro clogs combine 70's chic with modern day detailing, creating a stylish design you'll be dying to slip on this summer.
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After hours in a super-chilled car, the first thing that strikes me as I arrive in a Syrian refugee camp in northern Iraq is the searing August heat. And the dust. The air itself is a physical presence; you can feel it weighing you down. How did refugees from Syria walk miles to get to the Iraqi border? A few steps from the car is enough for me. It's no wonder that the refugees came with few possessions. How could they have managed to carry even small bundles in such harsh conditions? How did the families with toddlers and pregnant women withstand the trek?
When Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government fully reopened the border with Syria on August 15th, more than 30,000 refugees poured into Iraq in the first couple of days; over 20,000 more have streamed in since. Why are they fleeing? Few refugees from the northeast corner of Syria report having witnessed or experienced directly the violence of war. Of course, they worry that the conflict will reach their doorstep. But, more importantly, they tell us they are fleeing because life inside Syria is now impossible. The economy has collapsed, and there are shortages of the basic commodities needed to survive. Food and fuel, when available, are priced beyond the means of the average Syrian. Essential services -- water, electricity, health care -- are no longer available. Even those who are not directly threatened by the weapons-bearers' machinery of death are forced to flee because the war has brought devastation to all aspects of life inside Syria, and it is impossible to stay.
A week after the refugee movement began here, the UN's High Commissioner for Refugees announced that his agency registered its one millionth Syrian refugee child. I don't know where that child was registered, but given the number of children at the camps I've seen, it certainly could have been in Iraq. It's extremely hard to see children suffer. We came across a dying infant in our tour of one camp, a baby of 45 days being fed on over-diluted infant formula, obviously suffering from dehydration and malnutrition. The family had not sought medical attention for the child and after much cajoling, a colleague managed to get the mother and baby into an ambulance. Perhaps the child will survive, perhaps not. As we move on, I am overwhelmed by the thought: how much suffering must this family already have endured that the imperative to seek help for their dying infant has been displaced by other concerns? There are many other well-nourished children in the camps too. When I asked if I could take a picture of a woman and her child, she responded jokingly that her chubby babe had a face as round as mine. The protection of children, youth, and women is of paramount concern. UNHCR, UNICEF, and other agencies are working hard to get mechanisms and infrastructure in place to ensure these vulnerable groups receive the attention they deserve.
The Kurdistan Regional Government and humanitarian agencies are making heroic efforts to respond to the needs of Syrian refugees. A new refugee camp in Erbil province, constructed in under a week, now houses 15,000 people and counting. Other new camps are being established throughout the three provinces of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region to cope with the burgeoning number of refugees, but even that is not enough. Over half of the 200,000 refugees now inside Iraq do not live in camps; they live with families, sometimes friends or relatives. They rent their own rooms if they are able. Some, sadly, live roughly in Iraq's Kurdish cities and towns. And they are met largely with kindness and generosity by Iraqi Kurds who often have personal memories of what it means to be a refugee. The challenge of meeting the needs of the thousands of people inside and outside of the camps is staggering, and it is a small wonder that the Kurdistan Regional Government and humanitarian relief agencies are crying for assistance.
It makes me proud to know that the United States is doing its part to help, shouldering a significant portion of the financial burden of humanitarian relief efforts. We are contributing more than $45 million to help international relief organizations assist Syrian refugees inside Iraq. In all, the United States is providing over $1 billion in humanitarian aid to help persons affected by the conflict in Syria. When a UN-charted flight arrived in Erbil carrying tents and emergency food supplies a few days ago, those boxes bore the flag of the United States of America. You can see video of that flight here. When relief workers meet Syrian refugees who have walked miles to arrive at the Iraqi border, the first thing they do is offer emergency food. The high energy bars that hungry and tired refugees will have in their hands will bear the USAID logo on the wrapper. They will be welcomed to safety with a gift from the American people.
About the Author: Ned Nyman serves as Senior Refugee Coordinator at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq.


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Cochrane review: non-nutritive sucking, kangaroo care and swaddling/facilitated tucking are observed to reduce procedural pain in infants and young children
- Department of Women's Health, Neonatal Service, University College London Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK
- Correspondence to Judith Meek
Department of Women's Health, Neonatal Service, University College London Hospital NHS Trust, 2nd floor North, 250 Euston Road, London NW1 2PG, UK; judith.meek{at}uclh.nhs.uk
Implications for practice and research
■ Kangaroo care, swaddling/facilitated tucking and non-nutritive suckling are effective techniques for diminishing responses to procedural pain in preterm and newborn term infants.
■ The comparative effectiveness of these techniques against other commonly used methods needs further analysis.
■ There is insufficient research in the 1-month to 3-year-old age group to make any recommendations. Different techniques may be appropriate across this group according to age and disability.
■ Further research using evoked cortical responses is essential.
Painful procedures are often performed on infants and young children, and they can have life long consequences, particularly when repeated frequently and if pain is not managed effectively. The preverbal population is especially vulnerable, and …


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Nearly aced number 16 at Mentel Memorial in Columbus.
Hit an 8 iron into the 160 yard par 3 and left a ball mark 18 inches infront of the cup. The ball ended 18 inches directly behind the cup. It was so "behind the cup" that you could not really see the ball behind the pin from 160. I thought it was in the cup.
I walked up to the ball and literally kicked it into the hole for birdie. This ranks as my 2nd best golf shot.
I double eagled a par 5 in San Angelo texas from 230 yards with a 2 iron. That was my best shot.


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To add to my last post, after thinking about it, maybe you could make goody bags of flour, IDY, and salt, and place those ingredients in plastic bags at home
John,Thanks for saying you liked the Reinhart NY pizza. I have made Lehmann doughs many times and so has Steve. Both of us agreed that the Reinhart pizza was better than the Reinhart classic pizza. I am getting so caught up in these Reinhart doughs and am interested where it will take me. Who knows. This pizza today browned better than any of my Lehmann doughs in my deck oven. NormaBill,Thanks from me. This dough is really easy and the final pizza had a great taste.Norma
Norma,Below mentions that you think the Reinhart pizza (presume from the pizza quest site) is better than the Reinhart classic pizza (presume from page 114 in American Pie). Can you explain what the difference is between the two recipes?Also, I seem both you and John are reballing abt 6hrs before bringing out ball. What do you think the difference would be if you did not reball and just left in fridge until ready to bring to room temp prior baking?Thanks.
I just made this dough and forgot to include the olive oil. Should I toss it or will it be OK? What difference should I expect?
Thanks for the link! I'll try not to let the fame go to my head. I made a hybrid dough yesterday. I will let it cold ferment for two days, which means, I'll be using the dough tomorrow evening. Going to reball about 12 hours prior to baking, just like last time (it seemed to work well). I'll post my results, along with some pics. The dough recipe I used is below. The only change I made to my Lehmann dough is that I increased the salt, IDY, and OO amounts just slightly, and added a little honey. It is primarily with the honey and OO that I am trying to reach a middle ground between the Lehmann and PR doughs, since I believe those ingredients account for the biggest flavor/texture differences between those doughs.16 PizzaFlour (100%): 11.5 oz (11.25 oz KABF, .25 VWG)Water (67%): 7.7 ozIDY (.75%): .10 ozSalt (1.75%): .20 ozOlive Oil (4%): .45 ozHoney (2.5%): .30 ozTotal dough weight: 20.25 oz
ok, I'm interested in making this, but I'm not sure about a couple of things (since I'm new to this kind of dough).Do I add the flour, and then the water, yeast, salt, oil, and honey? I would think it matters, but I'm not sure what to do.Any help would be appreciated!!
Read the 1st post in this thread. The original poster tells you exactly what he did.See here:http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,13442.msg133211.html#msg133211Have fun!
Same dough different dayThis dough was refrigerated about 48 hours...it was reballed 5 hours prior to baking, and was taken out of refrigeration to warm up 90 minutes prior to bake. We had some tender asparagus spears available so it was time for a breakfast pizza! The pizza was simply amazing! It was a little less crisp, a little more bready, alot more tender, and was very tasty!!!John
This breakfast pizza looks so good. Besides the asparagus, exactly what are all the other toppings are on it? Thanks.Coincidentally, Reinhart's Country and Classic doughs(from pizzaquest) are also my favorites, as of recently. I find myself coming back to them time and again. I never go over 71% hydration for the classic though. It is wet and slack enough as it is, much less the classic's 75% hydration.
DwightWhen I make a breakfast pizza, I simply beat up 1 egg and add whatever I have that would be good on an omelet. Most of the time I add chopped onion, chopped green pepper, mushroom, chopped ham, romano cheese and a 1 cup of mozzarella. Make sure the mixture is not too runny, and simply top your pizza with the mixture.John
Don't know how I missed this but, a belated thank you.
How come this thread was forgotten ?


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The 2011-2012 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association sheds some light on animal ownership trends in the United States. The survey, which found that 62 percent of U.S. households own a pet, suggests that more people call themselves pet parents than ever.
The percentage amounts to a total of 72.9 million homes in the U.S. with pets. Dogs seem to be the most popular animal companions, with 46.3 million canines living in U.S. households. Cats were ranked second, with 38.9 million feline-friendly homes, followed by freshwater fish at 11.9 million.
However, when comparing individual numbers of animals rather than households, it seems that cats are in the lead. While there are 86.4 million owned cats in America, there are only 78.2 million owned dogs. This suggests that people are more likely to own multiple cats.
The survey also looked into the amount of money pet parents are spending on their furry friends. In 2010, Americans spent around $10.94 billion on pet food, and an additional $13.02 billion on veterinary care. Pet services such as grooming racked up $3.51 billion last year.


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Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic and Mascarpone Cheese
- 3 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into large dice
- Kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 6 cloves roasted garlic cloves, pureed
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper
Place potatoes in a large saucepan, add cold water just to cover and 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until tender. Drain well and run through a food mill set over a large bowl.
While the potatoes are cooking, combine the milk, garlic puree and butter in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat. Stir the milk mixture into the potatoes until combined. Fold in the mascarpone and season well with salt and pepper. Keep warm over in a bain marie or double boiler until serving.
Recipe courtesy of Bobby Flay
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efghijiloveyou wrote:Just curious, Awesoman...what do you think Paul should have played?
I suppose I've always felt that during a benefit concert, you play music that is thematic towards the cause. And yes, even if that means "playing it safe". If you're the headliner of a big concert like this, and people wait all evening to hear you perform, chances are they want to hear the big stuff, like "Hey Jude" or "Yesterday". It's not a great time to plug your newest music (although the Nirvana reunion could be considered an exception).


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What a Weekend of Boxing; Lopez Lights Up Ortiz; Lucas Mattysse Impresses; What Now for Alvarez?
I have to admit, I wasn't really looking forward to SHOWTIME Championship Boxing Saturday night. Well, not totally. I was disappointed that Winter Haven's Andre Berto had to drop out of the fight against Victor Ortiz because of a failed drug test and I didn't know who Josesito Lopez was, other than a junior welterweight contender moving up. Glad I decided to watch anyway. Wow! Lopez fought the fight of his life, broke Ortiz's jaw and won by technical knockout… Read More »


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While it may be tempting to go out and spend tons on new cosmetics for the holiday party season, much of your current makeup can be utilized to create a jaw-dropping look. Whether it's getting the perfect shape with a heated eyelash curler or enjoying a no-hassle hold with tube mascara, you can wear a refreshing and simple ensemble that can draw from your own beauty supplies, according to The Toronto Sun.
Concealer, foundation and moisturizer are your best friends during the cold weather, and a quick application can help your skin look revitalized. A simple dash of these products combined with an application of liquid eyeliner is an effortless look you can create when you're running out the door to a party.
If you're looking for a dramatic pop of color from your makeup, use a bit of colorful lipstick or a bit of blush on your cheeks. This is a wonderful way to add warmth and depth to your look without spending a ton on new cosmetics.
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by statmasta » Sun Mar 10, 2013 3:59 pm
motherscratcher wrote:You seem to want to have every take and every opinion all at the same time. Your opinion seems to be that the Indians won't trade Asdrubal because it will be a PR disaster and the fans won't come if they are winning until they establish that they have a track record for winning and they will lose their good will with the fans if they trade Asdrubal which they should do if they can get a really good deal, but StL wont give them a good deal because they aren't Seattle, even though they won't trade Asdrubal if they are in a pennant race because it would hurt their chances of winning which doesn't matter because the fans won't react to the team winning until they have a track record for winning which they can't get if they trade Asdubal unless they are in the pennant race except the fans wont go anyway because it might just be a fluky start so we shouldn't trade Asdrubal and ruin all of that good will unless the trade would be a good trade which it couldn't be because it is a trade with St Louis and St Louis isn't Seattle so we can't trade Asdrubal unless we are out of the pennant race which we will have no way of knowing.
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leadpipe wrote:Man, I'm gettin' misty eyed thinkin' of all the poeple over the last couple years that came thru the gate to see Asdrubal Cabrera.Still pissed they traded Wayne Kirby off off those mid 90's squads. Attendance has been in the shitter ever since.
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I am sooo please I participated in this Gyokuro Otti. I've had another tasting of #2 Maiko's Yamashita Jirushi & #3 O-Cha's Gyoku-Hou and both are fabulous again this second time around. I decided to up the leaf parameters with #2 & time with #3 to see what happens. I love the results both ways; rich, deep & lingering.
#3, O-Cha's Gyoku-Hou
wow this is one power house Gyokuro full flavor, slightly vegetal, rich & complex with depth. Lime green liquor. On 2nd steep, rich umami, warm subtle seaweed flavors, with sweet upper palate & lingering flavors.
1st - 5th Steeps using longer steep times on second try. Both ways work well.
5gr/ 2oz/ 130F/ 90sec & at 2min - wow love these deep flavors
2oz/ 140F/ 60sec & then at 90sec - rich umami, powerful again
2oz/ 150F/ 2min & then at 3min
2oz/ 160F/ 3min & then at 4min
2oz/ 175F/ 4min & then at 6 min
#2, Maiko's Yamashita Jirushi
I raised the leaf to water ratio from 5grams to 7grams for 2 ounces water and lowered the temperature a bit to130F. Wow super rich! Great flavors could also do 6grams/ 2oz/ 130F/ 2min next time. Yellow green liquor. A sweet lingering aroma & flavor palate, with soft long lasting complex sweetness.
1st - 5th Steeps using more leaf/lower temp/longer steep second time. I prefer more leaf ratio.
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The FIRST World Tea Expo EAST was this past Friday and Saturday in Philadelphia. It was good to see a number of TCers in attendance ... and as it turned out quite a few lurkers (one attendee called herself a TC stalker ).
I was asked last minute to assist our forum's host, Adagio, since the owners both had last minute problems in attending. I was therefore wearing an Adagio exhibitor badge that they also kindly added TeaChat Moderator ... and I was positioned in the booth instead of an observer outside the booth as has always been the case. I was really surprised how many attenders saw my badge and either recognized the forum or even my name ... often with a broad smile.
I was there to assist another forum member who works for Adagio wholesale, cynTEAa.
Although this expo was a drop in the bucket compared to Vegas in size, it was a good first year for the event. And much more convenient than Vegas for easterners. Soooo, hopefully this will grow versus fade out of existance.


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tortoise wrote:I didn't get in on this one, but am wondering if there is another place online to view photos of the style of hagi you are talking about. "Hagi Rock" turns up only this thread.
tortoise wrote:Don't know how I missed it. Thanks. Really nice.
David R. wrote:I think I have chosen my four favourite yunomi, but choosing between them is going to be a tough one. I think I am going to bring the pictures to work to look them up on a (really) big screen !
Drax wrote:If I had time to hunt down everything, I'd simply post three pictures:
A ghost (likely one from the Super Mario Bros games).
A cup of tea (I wonder where I'd find one of those...?).
And a picture of Garfield on his back with his hand on top of his round belly (and maybe a "burp" quote).
What's that spell?
Yes, indeed. So instead of 3 simple pictures, I wrote this missive instead.
Seriously though, they turned out very awesome! As though cleft from the snowy peak of Fuji-san itself.
Nenugal wrote:No rock for me
Chip wrote:There are still 2 spots open for this ROCK SSO. Please PM me if interested!
Drax wrote:Nenugal wrote:No rock for me
Chip said there were 2 slots available as of 13 March... is that still the case, Chip?Chip wrote:There are still 2 spots open for this ROCK SSO. Please PM me if interested!


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