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Gigabyte was among the first AIB partners to hit the market with a non-reference and factory overclocked Radeon R9 280X card. It uses a custom PCB and the company's well known WindForce cooler with three fans. We already had a chance to see the WindForce cooler in action and most AMD partners decided to reuse older coolers on their R9 280X, which is understandable. Today we'll see what Gigabyte managed to pull off with its WindForce version and whether it's any different than the HD 7970 GHz Edition WindForce card. The card we are reviewing today is officially known as the GV-R928XOC-3GD.
The R9 280X is part of AMD's latest generation of graphics cards known under the Volcanic Islands codename, but it's not exactly new. Following the new naming scheme the Radeon R9 280X was previously known as the HD 7970 GHz Edition. Because the same Tahiti GPU is on both cards the performance difference between the R9 280X and the HD 7970 GHz Edition is practically non-existent.
For their part, AMD partners tried to make the R9 280X a bit more appealing any way they could, so their new cards are evolutions of old HD 7970 designs, with a few improvements. Bear in mind that the HD 7970 was launched on December 22 2011, while the GHz edition showed up six months later, on June 22 2012.
The new portfolio of Volcanic Islands graphics R9 and R7 cards consists of the Radeon R9 290X, R9 280X, R9 270X, R7 260X, R7 250X and R7 240, and a few more have yet to arrive, including the R9 290. What many of you already know, all the "new" cards with exception of the R9 290X and R290 are actually rebranded, retweaked and newly priced products from the old HD 7000 series.
At first glance you probably won't be able to tell the difference between a Radeon R9 280X OC WindForce and a Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition, because both cards sport the exact same WindForce cooler. They also share the same connector layout – one dual-link DVI, one standard HDMI and two mini-DisplayPort connectors.
New R9 280X cards are a bit better when it comes to using multiple displays thanks to AMD's firmware updates. If you are using a three-monitor setup, you no longer have to use DisplayPort for the third one; you can use two DVIs and an HDMI connector, or two HDMIs and a single DVI. Sadly Gigabyte didn't change the layout, so the third monitor will still have to be connected via DisplayPort.
The R9 280X is based on the 28nm Tahiti XT2 core (4.3 billion transistors) which features 32 compute units and 2048 stream processors based on Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture. Next to that we have 32 raster operation units (ROPs), 128 texture memory units (TMUs) and six 64-bit memory controllers meaning 384-bit memory interface connected to GDDR5 memory. The R9 280X card is strapped with 3GB of GDDR5 memory, which will be of much use to gamers running at resolutions above 1920x1080. All in all we have exactly the same set of components presented in the Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition. DirectX 11.2 is supported along with OpenGL 4.3 and AMDs own new low level programming interface known as Mantle (which is also supported on all AMD cards based on GCN).
During its latest event AMD also announced TrueAudio feature, but this hardware-accelerated audio processing feature is no supported by older GPUs, including Tahiti parts. At the moment, only Bonaire and Hawaii based cards support TrueAudio.
The Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X OC WindForce comes with factory overclock. This means the GPU clock is set at 1100MHz, while the GDDR5 memory ticks at 1500MHz (6000MHz effective), compared to 1000MHz for the GPU on the reference card. The memory is left at default clock what is disappointing given that many AMD partners releasing factory overclocked R9 280X cards with overclocked memory. We'll see how Gigabyte's card responds to memory overclocking a bit later.
In the box you'll find:
User Guide
Quick Installation Guide
Driver DVD
1x molex to 6-pin Power Adapter
1x mlex to 8-pin Power Adapter
CrossFire Bridge
In order to deal with a relatively hot, overclocked GPU, the card comes with a powerful first-generation WindForce cooler which follows the "open air" approach. The cooler comes with a large heatsink, three 8mm thick heatpipes and three 8cm fans. We've seen the same cooler on the HD 7970 GHz Edition WindForce. Most AMD partners tried to make the R9 280X a bit more interesting by coming up with more powerful and more elaborate coolers. For some reason Gigabyte chose not to use a second-generation WindForce cooler like the one used in its GTX 780 cards, which features a redesigned heatsink with two 8mm and four 6mm copper heatpipes.
The WindForce used in the R9 280X does an admirable job, but we were hoping that it would end up a bit quieter. The card measures 26.5 x 11.5 cm and installation requires two free slots.
When we removed the GV-R9280XOC-3GD REV:1.0 sticker located next to the PCIe connector, we found that it was placed on top of a familiar designation - GV-R7970OC-3GD Rev:2.1.
Of course, it was AMD's decision to rebrand the cards and Gigabyte was merely following orders and using an existing design.
The Radeon R9 280X OC WindForce draws power via a 6-pin power connector and another 8-pin power connector.
Note the metal bar at the top. It's supposed to ensure stability.
R9 280X OC WindForce comes with two Crossfire connectors. This means you can combine up to four R9 280X cards in crossfire mode for improved performance. It is possible to combine R9 280X with the old HD 7970/HD7970GHz Edition cards. Actually you can use any combination of HD 7970 / HD 7970 GHz Edition / R9 280X cards (tip - use the HD 7970 as a primary card).
The card has one dual-link DVI out, one standard HDMI and two mini DisplayPort outs. New R9 280X cards are a bit better compared to the HD 7970 when it comes to using multiple displays thanks to AMD's firmware updates. If you are using a three-monitor setup, you no longer have to use DisplayPort for the third one; you can use two DVIs and an HDMI connector, or two HDMIs and a single DVI. Sadly Gigabyte didn't change the layout, so the third monitor will still have to be connected via DisplayPort.
Next generation 4K (4096x2160) and UHD (3840x2160) resolutions are supported. You can use any combination of display connectors, and note that all four video outs can be used simultaneously (triple-monitor surround gaming is possible with just one graphics card). AMD included an HDMI sound device within the GPU, so there is no need to connect the card to your motherboard's/soundcard's SPDIF out to get audio and video via HDMI.
The bracket design includes a grille which actually helps boost airflow, however it is not very important for the WindForce cooler because this cooler features an open air cooling design.
The card features a dual BIOS, a feature absent from reference R9 280X cards. Dual-BIOS is extremely handy when a BIOS flash goes wrong. You just flip a switch to recover the other BIOS.
The WindForce dual-slot uses three 7.5cm fans and they cool a heatsink which stretches across the entire length of the card, but it's actually a three-piece design.
The fans are placed inside the large plastic shroud that can be partly removed after undoing a few screws, which means there's no need to remove the whole cooler once it's time to do a bit of spring cleaning.
All three fans share the same 3-pin power connector. Setting the RPM manually is a breeze using AMD's Overdrive or other utilities like Gigabyte OC Guru II, MSI Afterburner or PrecisionX.
Gigabyte also applied Triangle Cool technology, which is supposed to minimize turbulence between fans and provide the system with more efficient air flow. This is how it's all supposed to work.
Three 8mm heatpipes pass through the entire heatsink and they are flattened right over the GPU, where they need to suck up as much heat as possible.
Memory chips are cooled as well, but the thermal pads that cover the memory are located at the aluminium base of the heatsink.
Gigabyte is using Elpida memory chips, model number W2032BBBG-6A-F. They are specified to run at 1500 MHz (6000 MHz GDDR5 effective). There's a total of 12 GDDR5 for a total of 3GB and they are all installed on the top side of the PCB.
The small heatsink used to cool the voltage regulation circuit is not part of the WindForce cooler. It's held in place by a vertical brace located at the back of the PCB.
Voltage regulation is handled by an ADP4100 voltage controller. This solution does not provide voltage control or advanced monitoring via I2C. For example, GPUZ detected fewer parameters than it did with a similar XFX card that uses a Chill voltage controller.
The Gigabyte R9 280X OC WindForce comes factory overclocked, the GPU clocked was upped to 1100MHz (reference 1000MHz).
The fans are extremely quiet in idle mode and we measured 35 degrees Celsius. Under full load the GPU temperature in some games goes up to 78 degrees Celsius. The temperature is not too high, but once the fans kick in, the noise becomes immediately noticeable.
Temperature Gaming: Crysis 3 after 5 minutes
Temperature Gaming: Sleeping Dogs after 15 minutes
We should note the fans are not too loud, but if you are looking for silence you won't find it here. The R9 280X OC WindForce is actually louder than the HD 7970 GHz reference Edtion.
Gigabyte R9 280X OC WindForce comes factory overclocked for the GPU, 1100MHz compared to reference 1000MHz. Memory works at reference 1500MHz (6000MHz GDDR5 effectively).
We could push the memory up to 1600MHz (effectively 6600MHz) and for the GPU we hit 1155MHz. The overclock was full stable in all tested games. It could be simply that we were not lucky and we got the GPU which was not willing to work on higher frequencies. The overclocking yielded a 4% to 7% higher result in games.
We overclocked on stock voltage and fans set at default. This card does not support voltage tuning. You can use Gigabyte OC Guru II for fan regulation. However for overclocking we recommend AMD OverDrive or MSI Afterburner tool.
We do not see no significant improvements over the previous generation. The power consumption of R9 280X cards is comparable to what we have already witnessed with HD 7970 GHz Edition models. Gigabyte's R9 280X OC WindForce draws a bit more power due to its factory overclock.
When it was introduced the HD 7970 GHz Edition was a high end card and people were willing to dish out €500 to get their hands on one. However, nearly two years after the first HD 7970 cards hit the market, even the GHz Edition is looking like another mid-range card, with a upper mid-range price tag of less than €300. The R9 280X is no different, since it is essentially an HD 7970 GHz Edition.
That said, the HD 7970 earned a rock solid reputation for being great for gaming and relatively easy on your credit card. We believe gamers will continue to buy the R9 280X due to its attractive price point. The same Tahiti XT2 GPU is used on both cards and the performance difference between the R9 280X and the HD 7970 GHz Edition is negligible.
There's no reason to waste much time commenting performance. We are all already aware of what the old HD 7970 GHz Edition was capable of and the R9 280X is just more of the same. Gaming at high resolutions is not a problem, not even in some of the most demanding titles out there.
However Gigabyte's R9 280X OC WindForce ends up 4% to 6% faster thanks to the factory overclock. Also bear in mind that you can combine HD 7970 or HD 7970 GHz Edition with the R9 280X in Crossfire for more performance. The WindForce cooler manage to provide good cooling but it is not quiet; it wasn't too loud to hold it against the card.
Another thing that drew many gamers to the HD 7970 GHz Edition was the Never Settle bundle. Unfortunately, we have some bad news for gamers who are still keen on the Never Settle voucher program, which includes three free games. AMD decided, at least for now, not to include the game vouchers with R9/R7 series graphics cards.
Gigabyte is also playing the no-Never-Settle-voucher game but it is interesting that the R9 280X OC WindForce has great price. It is one of the cheapest factory overclocked R9 280X graphics cards and it is available for €250. At the same time Gigabyte HD 7970 GHz Edition WindForce will actually cost you more, about €280.
Bottom line, Gigabyte's R9 280X OC WindForce is a great choice for gaming at 1920x1080, but depending on the game you can even hit 2560x1600 at acceptable frame rates. It's currently available for about €250 which is great value, since there's practically no price premium for the overclocked GPU and non-reference cooler.
The WindForce cooler isn't the quietest out there, but then again it does a decent job but overclocking headroom is limited; we've seen much better. In any case, Gigabyte's R9 280X OC WindForce is definitely a graphics card you should take a look at if you're looking for good value.


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'Pen picture clearer as Marlins cut three relievers
JUPITER, Fla. -- For weeks, Marlins officials talked about having to make tough roster decisions. The first round of difficult cuts came on Tuesday morning.
Three relievers were sent down, including hard-throwing right-hander Arquimedes Caminero. Officially, Caminero and Carter Capps were optioned to Triple-A New Orleans. Chaz Roe was reassigned to Minor League camp.View Full Game Coverage
JUPITER, Fla. -- For weeks, Marlins officials talked about having to make tough roster decisions. The first round of difficult cuts came on Tuesday morning.
Three relievers were sent down, including hard-throwing right-hander Arquimedes Caminero. Officially, Caminero and Carter Capps were optioned to Triple-A New Orleans. Chaz Roe was reassigned to Minor League camp.View Full Game Coverage
Another tough yet expected decision was the release of veteran infielder Ty Wigginton, who was in camp as a non-roster invitee.
"Extremely tough calls," president of baseball operations Michael Hill said. "But it's a good thing for us that we have these types of decisions. In sending all three of them down, we feel like we're sending down three Major League-capable [pitchers]."
Outfielder Reed Johnson, a non-roster invitee, has been informed by the team that he has made the club.
Based on performance, sending Caminero to Triple-A New Orleans is surprising. In nine innings, the right-hander with a nasty slider gave up two runs, with nine strikeouts and one walk.
"Caminero, who has come through our system, has made tremendous strides," Hill said. "He has had a tremendous Spring Training. To look him in the eye and tell him that he is going down was a difficult conversation."
So why send Caminero down? He has one more option year remaining. The aim of the organization is to retain as many quality players as possible. Caminero was caught in that system, as was Capps, who has two option years left.
Roe didn't have an out clause, so he will open the season at New Orleans.
"It's tough," Caminero said. "I've got to go down and work hard. I did nothing wrong. That was a tough decision for them. That's what they said. I have to keep working."
Had Caminero remained with the big league club, his role would have been in the sixth or seventh innings. Now, with New Orleans, he will be either closing or in a setup role.
"I'm just going to keep working and do what I have to do, and let them decide what happens," Caminero said.
The moves made on Tuesday clear the way for Henry Rodriguez and probably Kevin Slowey to make the club. Both are non-roster invitees.
"Slowey is consistent," manager Mike Redmond said. "We know what we're getting in him. He can do a lot of different things. He's the perfect long guy, he really is. He can go out there and throw four or five innings. He can throw one inning.
"[Slowey] can do a lot of different things. He's been around long enough. He's a guy you can sit down there for a few days and not pitch him, and put him into any situation. He's definitely equipped for that type of role."
Miami has 34 players in camp now, with 14 pitchers vying for two more spots.
Capps was acquired from the Mariners for Logan Morrison last December. Another hard-throwing right-hander, Capps has been working on tweaking his delivery. Now, he gets to work on his mechanics at New Orleans.
The Caminero move is a reminder that not all moves are based on putting together the "best 25" players on the Opening Day roster based on Spring Training performance. If it were, it would have been hard to overlook Caminero's eye-opening 0.44 WHIP.
Rodriguez is an extremely hard thrower who has reached 101 mph already this spring. However, he has a history of being wild. His command has improved in Spring Training, but he's also been hit around. On Sunday, for instance, Rodriguez allowed a game-tying three-run homer against the Tigers. Miami went on to win the game.
The Marlins need to decide if Rodriguez's stuff can be harnessed enough to make him effective. If he makes the club and it doesn't pan out, Caminero is an option down the road.
The back end of the bullpen shapes up with Steve Cishek closing. A.J. Ramos and Carlos Marmol are right-handed late-inning options, joining lefty Mike Dunn.
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"Our Center is dedicated to providing access to diagnosis, and Autism education growth. We offer diagnostic evaluations and evidence-based intervention services for individuals with Autism. The funds raised through efforts like the Tournament and others help us to continue to deliver our service mission. The immediate goal is to raise funds to provide a summer school experience for 5 to 22 year olds who have Autism Spectrum Disorders.
"Our community has a tremendous need for Autism services and we provide a range of services, including diagnostic evaluation, school assessments, functional behavior assessments and analysis and professional development workshops, among others," Dr. Baker explained.
The Tournament format is a two-man scramble and the registration fee is $100 per person. Registration fee will cover green fees, golf cart, range balls and lunch. Onsite check-in will take place at 7:30 a.m. with tee time at 8 a.m. Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 4, 2011.
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John Demas of Demas Law Group, P.C. Discusses Recent Efforts to Help Others During the Holiday Season and Talks About Opportunities for Those Who Are Interested in Giving Back to the Community
John Demas of Demas Law Group, P.C. Discusses Recent Efforts to Help Others During the Holiday Season and Talks About Opportunities for Those Who Are Interested in Giving Back to the Community
SACRAMENTO, CA--(Marketwire - November 23, 2012) - More than 6,000 people were waiting in Sacramento on Monday for free turkeys from the Food Bank to be used in preparing a Thanksgiving meal. The turkeys were donated by philanthropic individuals and companies, with some small groups such as local soccer teams donating a few and some larger businesses donating up to 500. A kit given to each recipient included a turkey and two side dishes to prepare a complete meal for a family.
More than 100 volunteers were on hand to help hand out the food, carry bags to cars, translate for those who needed these services, and perform other tasks. All the turkeys available were distributed, but the Food Bank does offer referrals for those who did not receive a turkey and need food for the holiday.
One recipient noted, "We are living in hard times. Grandparents are raising children. People are losing their jobs, children are moving back in with parents. People are banding together just to survive."
Attorney John Demas notes, "We are indeed living in hard economic times. More and more people are unable to meet their basic financial needs due to job loss, health issues, and other factors. By reaching out to help share what we have, we enable these people to celebrate the holidays and enjoy family and food together despite the tough economic situation.
"The fortitude of the people who are surviving under these conditions is amazing. At Demas Law Group, we are dedicated to helping those who are working to overcome difficulties and lending a helping hand so that everyone can have a happy holiday season. Demas Law Group routinely supports our local charities and organizations that provide help and support to our community. We cannot solve all the world's problems, but by giving back a little of that with which we have been blessed, we build a stronger community and make the world a better place for everyone.
"Whatever celebrations your holidays include, try to include some time for volunteering or helping someone in need. Remember, you do something for someone else and you are guaranteed to have a happy holiday season!" added Demas.
About Demas Law Group: Demas Law Group is a personal injury firm in Sacramento, California, that represents the victims of accidents and helps them recover damages. Demas attorneys are also involved in their communities and work hard to support local philanthropic groups with both monetary donations and their volunteer time and effort. Demas Law Group supports several local charities including Mothers Against Drunk Drivers.
Attributes: The Modesto Bee, "6,000 wait in 10-block line for Sacramento Food Bank free turkeys," Anne Gonzales, November 19, 2012.
Middle East North Africa Financial Network, "Sacramento Food Bank serves 6,000 people with turkey giveaway," November 20, 2012.
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Bike Hugger was there for the Green Bike Project debut. Participants meet at South Lake Union and rode to REI's Flagship store for a press conference with dignitaries. We spotted the Green Bike a few months ago and "haven't seen that much green in Seattle since Hempfest!"
The participants covet their bikes and we weren't able to ride one, but it's a Novara Transfer with a nice, updated spec.


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Kadri gets word he could be fired, wants 'neutral' arbitrator
Groton — The Board of Education has notified Superintendent Paul J. Kadri that it plans to consider firing him, and he has responded that he will request a hearing to confront his accusers in front of a third-party arbitrator, rather than the board, his attorney said Wednesday.
"The board sort of disqualified itself," said Gregg D. Adler, Kadri's attorney. He said too much has occurred in this case to expect board members to consider it objectively.
Kadri, who was placed on paid administrative leave in May during a probe into allegations that he mistreated school district employees, received a letter dated Sept. 10 from Board of Education Chairwoman Kirsten E. Hoyt, saying that the board is considering terminating his employment. The board voted last month to consider Kadri's firing.
Hoyt's letter alleges a pattern of bullying, belittling and intimidating behavior by Kadri toward his former executive assistant, Alisha Stripling, and other employees as reported by an investigator hired by the board.
"This has taken the form of screaming at them, pounding your fist, belittling and/or chastising employees in front of others, and other behaviors and actions that caused employees to fear for their safety and caused them anxiety, as well as resulted in valued employees resigning and/or retiring earlier than planned," Hoyt wrote.
The investigator's report also alleges unprofessional and unethical behavior such as using school district personnel to perform personal tasks during work hours, trying to persuade others to misuse grant funds, and requiring the former assistant superintendent to campaign for a school building project during her vacation time.
Hoyt wrote that the overwhelming majority of Kadri's alleged misconduct was directed at women.
"You have otherwise shown a lack of respect for the input and opinions of female employees, all in violation of the District's sexual harassment policy," Hoyt wrote.
She listed three behaviors that, by contract, would allow the board to fire Kadri: "insubordination against the rules or orders of the Board; moral misconduct; and other due and sufficient cause."
Kadri, who was hired in 2008 and whose current contract expires on June 30, 2014, said he is being falsely accused and was never offered the opportunity to present his own side of the story to the investigator, William T. Blake of Milford-based Harlow, Adams & Friedman.
"Having a Board rush to judgment instead of seeking the truth is what is shocking, disruptive, and very expensive," Kadri said Wednesday in a written statement.
"I would be the first one to say that I am not loved by everyone. Groton is a very political place and one doesn't have three years of not increasing taxes and improving test scores without ruffling some political feathers," Kadri said.
Adler said he is not yet sure whether Kadri wants the hearing to be held in public. He said a hearing with a "neutral arbitrator would make future litigation over this matter less likely."
As for his reason to believe a hearing before the Board of Education would violate Kadri's right to due process, Adler cites the termination letter, saying it was "written as if all of the facts have already been found," as well as unspecified statements by school board members.
Hoyt said she could not comment on the Kadri issue.
Interim Superintendent Randall Collins' contract with the board expires on Sept. 28. The board will interview candidates for his replacement on Tuesday.
"We are hopeful to have someone in place before the 28th when Dr. Collins leaves," Hoyt said.
Kadri is still being paid his $167,475 yearly salary and Collins is being paid the same salary but on a per diem basis — $641 per work day.
Kadri has 20 days from the receipt of the termination consideration notice to request a hearing. Once the school board has received the request, it will have 30 days to schedule a hearing.
Kadri was the subject of lawsuit filed in August 2011 against the Board of Education by Dottie Hoyt, the former assistant superintendent of schools, who is not related to the school board chairwoman. Hoyt alleged that her treatment under Kadri during the 2010-11 school year caused an anxiety disorder.
The lawsuit was settled in March for $197,000, with no findings of wrongdoing, liability or violation of any law, regulation or agreement.
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Art Institute of Chicago
Just steps from Goodman Theatre, the Art Institute of Chicago houses a world-renowned collection of fine art and plays host to a rotating schedule of extraordinary exhibitions.
Grant Park
This vast public park is situated between Goodman Theatre and Lake Michigan, and houses the Art Institute of Chicago, Buckingham Fountain, lush Beaux Arts gardens and serene walking paths.
Millennium Park
This beautiful public park is home to state-of-the-art architectural structures, cutting-edge art instillations and stunning landscape design. Free public programs, including concerts, tours and exhibitions, are available for the whole family year round.
Skydeck Chicago
Venture 103 floors into the sky and experience Chicago like you've never seen it before. Skydeck Chicago, located at the top of Willis Tower, offers panoramic views of downtown Chicago and beyond, and now features four glass balconies that allow visitors to virtually step into the sky and see the city—literally—beneath their feet.
Field Museum
One of the world's foremost museums of natural history, the Field Museum is home to a collection of more than 21 million specimen, including a large collection of dinosaur skeletons and fascinating exhibits that explore the worlds of anthropology, botany, geology, zoology and more.
Chicago Architecture Foundation
Learn about the structures that comprise Chicago's striking skyline, or take a boat or walking tour to explore the city's fascinating architectural history from street (or river) level.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is one of the world's preeminent classical music organizations, and plays more than 150 concerts with world-renowned artists and conductors throughout the year.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
Experience grand opera at the world-renowned Lyric Opera of Chicago located just steps from the Metra in the stunning and historic Civic Opera House building. Each year features eight operatic productions and a spring musical, as well as a variety of concerts, recitals, family programming, and community performances.
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A drive in my car; a shuttle; two flights; another car ride; a ferry; and a bus ride later, I arrived in Montevideo, the capitol of Uruguay, on Thursday night. I was finally there for the pre-tour portion of the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) 2013 Congress in Argentina after months of anticipation.
Participating in the pre-tour portion in Uruguay was a way for me to dip my toes in South American agriculture before the main event began in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Sunday night. A small group of about 20 ag journalists and ag professionals from around the world gathered for this pre-tour experience in Uruguay. And it was a pretty unforgettable experience, to say the least.
But before I delve into telling the incredible stories of the Uruguayan farmers we met, I'd like to reflect on my first impressions of this small but thriving South American country. While I only spent two days there, the tour coordinators made sure I had meaningful experiences learning about Uruguay's backbone – agriculture – and the people that are making it happen.
Uruguay was founded on the cattle industry, and the first person to give us a glimpse into Uruguay's history in beef production was Tabare Aguerre, the country's Minister of Agriculture and Fishing, which you could compare to the position of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Since Uruguay did not have many natural resources like gold, it was one of the later Latin-American countries to be colonized by Spain. In 1611, the Spaniards brought cattle to the area, and as Aguerre told us, "Now there is a huge difference. 400 years after that we have one cow per person in Uruguay." The country's population is 3.3 million.
What's more impressive than the cow-to-person ratio is the technology and policies they've adopted to increase the efficiencies of the meat industry and ensure sanitation and quality. Every cow is tracked with an ear tag, which they call a "traceability tag," and it contains detailed information about the cow. Producers are able to track each cow from the day it is born through processing and the meat's final destination in the grocery store.
It's fair to assume this high-tech tracking system was implemented as a result of the country's Foot and Mouth Disease epidemic that started in 2001, but Uruguay has since overcome the disease and risen to be recognized globally for the quality of its meat production industry. The system's extensiveness, and the way in which it ensures high quality for the consumer, was really impressive. I was not expecting to hear that such a sophisticated system was in place in this small country that I perceived to be a bit overshadowed by its Argentine neighbor.
After we heard from Aguerre and other Uruguayan leaders in agriculture, we ventured out to see this system, and other facets of agriculture, at work. And as Eduardo Blasina, agricultural economist and local radio host told us, 75% of the country's exports are agriculture related, so there was a lot to see in just two short days.
Blasina served as one of our guides as we traveled through the countryside to see some exceptional examples of how Uruguay's agriculture industry is working well. We stopped at the new and expanding Talar dairy farm, where the owner has a long-term vision to make the entire facility pollution-free through the use of solar panels, recycled water, fertilizer refinement and more.
A Belgian princess opened her doors to us at her Estancia Las Rosas (Farm of the Roses) farm, a couple hour drive from Montevideo, where she and her staff grow grain and raise high quality pure-bred cattle, sheep, horses and dairy cows.
Driving for a couple hours east of Montevideo brought us to Agroland Olive Route, a boutique olive oil production facility, where we drove through acres of olive groves to learn about the olive oil making process. And we of course sampled the end product, too.
Next stop: Buenos Aires. If the trip through Uruguay was any indication of what's to come, I think we are all in for an incredible learning experience. Another 180 people will be joining our group from around the world as we get a glimpse into what Argentine agriculture looks like these next few days. The Uruguayan people are said to be more calm and quiet in comparison with the people of Buenos Aires, so I look forward to comparing and contrasting the cultures – and the agriculture industries – of each, or at least my impressions of them as an outsider looking in.
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It starts with a block of code like this (in Java, in this example):
The two important things to note are creating the input stream, and doing something with the input stream. Everything else is required scaffolding to make error handling work properly. This example is particularly clean, hiding all of the file operations behind aFileInputStream in = new FileInputStream(filename);
try {
} finally {
doSomething method. However, the operation could be written inline, so that instead of writing 6 lines of code to get 2 lines of work done, you see 24 lines of code to get 20 lines of work done.
The problem isn't that, in this example, the scaffolding adds 200% more code (as measured in lines, using typical Java style). The problem is that every time you want to open a file (or connect to a database, or ....), you need to write at least 4 extra lines of scaffolding to handle exceptions.
A common response in the functional programming world is to factor out this common scaffolding into reusable code. Pascal describes how to create a
with-open-file macro that lets you write this:
...which expands into the Lisp equivalent of the Java code above:(with-input-file (in filename)
(do-something in))
This should be familiar if you've seen Lisp macros before, or come across a discussion of(let ((in (open filename)))
(do-something in)
(close in)))
(with-open-file ...). However, the real power is in abstracting the required exception scaffolding, not in using macros to achieve that goal.
The power of
(with-open-file ...) is undeniable, and has long since leaked out of the Lisp world. It's a common idiom in Ruby, available to all IO objects:
It's interesting that Ruby offers the same idiom using blocks (er, closures) and not macros. In fact, it's the same technique used in Haskell. You can find it inFile.open("testing", "w") {|fh|
fh.puts "Hi!"
As I was writing this post, I went looking through the Haskell Hierarchical Libraries index for a definition ofbracket :: IO a -> (a -> IO b) -> (a -> IO c) -> IO c
withOpenFile, but I didn't find it. Instead, I found a definition lurking in the documentation for
If you didn't have a function likewithOpenFile:: FileName -> FileMode -> (Handle -> IO a) -> IO a
withOpenFile name mode = bracket (openFile name mode) hClose
bracket available, it would be trivial to write:
Interestingly,bracket :: IO a -> (a -> IO b) -> (a -> IO c) -> IO c
bracket acquire release action =
do h <- acquire
result <- action h
release h
return result
bracket is a completely general function that abstracts the idea of wrapping IO operations with an acquire and release action. Due to how errors are handled within the IO monad, processing within the action function terminates at the first error, so no explicit
try/finally block is necessary.
It's not absolutely necessary to require a function like
withOpenFile appear within the standard library. Instead, you can define as many wrappers as you want, using the precise combination of IO actions you need. For example, you may want to define
withInputFile and
withOutputFile separately. You may want to use
runInteractiveCommand or
createPipe instead of
openFile. It doesn't really matter; each of these functions are just one-line partial applications of
Note that
bracket only works on IO operations, but it's an implementation of a much more generic idea. Looking over the library index, you'll find many functions in the standard libraries named
withArray, withCString
withMVar, and
withSocketsDo are some interesting examples.
Now, I don't want this to be a "Haskell is better than Lisp" (or "Lisp is better than Haskell," etc.) kind of post. Quite the contrary actually. Lisp offers a set of tools to simplify code, and Lispers have taken to use macros to solve this kind of problem. Haskell doesn't have macros, but still enables these '
with...' bracketing patterns, and makes them downright trivial to write, even if you have to write them from scratch. What matters is identifying this kind of repeated scaffolding is a design pattern, giving it a name, and making it easy to use without writing it out longhand each and every time it's needed.


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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. —
The Daytona 500 NASCAR race will go ahead on Sunday despite a crash on Saturday that injured more than 20 fans, questions over the safety of the famous speedway and the possibility of lawsuits.
Officials said they had repaired the fencing that was damaged after the pile-up which sent debris flying into the crowd and injuring fans on the final lap of Saturday's second-tier Nationwide race.
Halifax Health spokesman Byron Cogdell said that seven people were treated for injuries at their facility but two who had initially been listed as critical were now in a stable condition.
Another injured spectator was being treated at Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center in Daytona Beach, but their condition was not available.
Fourteen other fans had been treated on site at the track before being released, said Daytona International Speedway president Joei Chitwood.
Chitwood said any fans in the affected area who were concerned about the safety of their seat position would be relocated.
"If fans are unhappy with...their seating location or if they have any incidents, we would relocate them. We will treat that area like we do every other of the grandstand.
"If a fan is not comfortable where they are sitting, we make every accommodation we can," he said.
NASCAR and the speedway could face millions of dollars' worth of claims from the injured, litigation that would likely center on the sturdiness of the safety fence that was supposed to keep fans from danger, according to several plaintiffs' lawyers.
"Maybe the fence should have been higher; maybe there should have been more spacing between the track and spectators," said Adam Levitt, a lawyer with Grant & Eisenhofer.
However, lawyers also said the auto-racing business would likely point to the disclaimers that it typically displays on tickets, which are designed to exempt NASCAR from any potential injury liability. They expected NASCAR would argue that fans knew what they were getting into when signing up for the race.
Both the speedway and NASCAR have said they will closely review the incident in search of any ways they could improve safety.
Chitwood said new, 22-feet-high fencing had been put in place three years ago following a review of a crash involving Colin Edwards at Talladega in 2009.
"If you look at our 55 years in the business, we have a pretty good safety track record. I think we are prepared today," said Chitwood.
However, three-times Indianapolis 500 winner Johnny Rutherford said a change might be needed.
"Maybe a double fence, one behind the other with some space in between to stop something like this," he told reporters.
"But there are a lot of things and NASCAR and Indy Car racing are looking at everything they can to make it safer.
"What happened yesterday was a terrible thing because we expect (danger) that is part of it, we have to roll the dice and move on but you don't want to involve the fans," he said.
NASCAR's senior vice-president of racing operations Steve O'Donnell said he would tell any nervous fans that organisers were confident of their safety.
"I would tell them that the fans are our first priority. Obviously we want everyone to be safe at an event," he told reporters.
"We've talked to the speedway. We are confident in what's in place at today's event. Certainly still thinking about those affected but we are confident to move forward for this race," he added.
Fans streamed into the 167,000-capacity venue on Sunday and there was little indication of concern over safety.
"I feel safe. I think anywhere you go you run the risk of being injured but NASCAR does everything they can to protect the fans. They treat the fans like royalty here, it is amazing," said Vinny Nigro of New York City.
Another fan, Brad Stefka from Springfield, Missouri, said that while not particularly worried he would avoid the seating closest to the track.
"I just won't get down low. I would imagine that everyone who comes knows there is some element of danger if the cars are going that fast, if there is going to be a serious impact," he said.
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What is Retail Fraud?
Most people use the term "shoplifting". Michigan law calls it "retail fraud".
Retail fraud includes stealing merchandise from a store when it is open for business, switching price tags, and returning stolen merchandise. In instances of theft, the defendant does not have to leave the store itself or the store's property: passing all points of purchase without attempting to pay may be sufficient to prove the required intent to steal.
When are the next Retail Fraud Classes?
Retail Fraud classes are held the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of every month.
How does the Retail Fraud Diversion Program work?
An Eaton County business that is the victim of a retail fraud files a formal complaint with the Prosecuting Attorney's Office. The Economic Crimes Unit (ECU) uses the following guidelines to determine eligibility of participants:
- The case must involve theft of less than $200 (Retail Fraud 3rd Degree);
- The participant did not fight, struggle or resist police or store employees;
- The participant must not have any prior criminal convictions; and
- The participant must not have participated in a diversion program before.
If the wrongdoer qualifies, then the ECU sends a formal letter to him/her detailing the steps required to resolve the matter. If the wrongdoer completes the necessary steps, the Prosecutor's office will not issue formal charges.
- Steps Necessary to Complete the Retail Fraud Diversion Program
- After receiving the formal contact letter, the participant must call to schedule an intake appointment and interview.
- At the scheduled appointment date, participants must:
- Pay the applicable civil demand fee in a money order. A business can charge a civil demand up to 10 times the amount of the value of the item stolen, but the total civil demand can only be between $50 and $200;
- Pay a diversion fee to Eaton County in a money order ($275 for adults, $225 for juveniles);
- Complete a written statement and complete the diversion agreement; and
- Complete two cognitive thinking classes. Participants must bring an $80 fee on the first class date only.
- When ALL four steps are completed the complaint will be closed without prosecution. If all four steps are not completed the participant has failed diversion, and will be formally prosecuted.
Is the Retail Fraud Diversion program used only in adult cases?
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Which e-reader will conquer Japan?
The news that Amazon Japan will be offering the first Japanese manga on Kindle will be welcomed by a small cadre of dedicated e-reader fans. So what took so long? Part of the problem is that the Kindle's default font only supports Latin-based letters so that device owners either have to use a hack to view Japanese characters or be able to read English. As the text in manga is displayed as an image, this ought to eliminate one problem, though users will still have to negotiate English menus to buy a title and be satisfied with monochromatic pictures.
So why isn't Amazon too bothered with tailoring their device to suit the local market? Perhaps an answer to that question can be found in 2004 when Sony introduced LIBRIe, their first e-reader for the Japanese market. ITmedia News' article explains that the product failed to spark the imagination of the Japanese public, who despite enjoying reading titles from their mobile phones, felt the technology wasn't particularly aesthetically pleasing.
Due to poor sales, the Sony e-reader was withdrawn from the Japanese market in 2007, clearing the way for Amazon and other players. Despite this, in the U.K. and U.S., Sony's e-readers are proving themselves strong competitors against the Kindle, both in terms of price and applications.


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Hostess Lori of "Butter Me Up" gave us not one, but four donut recipes to use for this month's Daring Bakers' challenge. And she let us play with any flavors we wanted. With so much freedom you'd think that I could've completed the challenge as asked. But I did not.
Yes, I made donuts. But instead of deep frying my donuts, I baked my donuts. My baked donuts looked like donuts, but they didn't really taste like donuts. I mean, they tasted good, but they were not donuts. I really don't think you can call it a donut unless it's been fried. And for my baked donuts I didn't even use one of the four DB recipes provided. I used a recipe from the back of the baked donut pan that I bought. I'm a bad Daring Baker.
But I had an excuse. I just got back from a 10-day trip to the United Kingdom and I didn't want to deal with deep frying anything in a vat of hot oil. I just wanted to eat a huge flavorful carne asada burrito at my favorite taqueria. I just wanted to go to the farmers' market and get some much needed vegetables and fruit. I just wanted to cuddle with my cat and get over the jet-lag. I just wanted to watch the SF Giants make it to the World Series. :) That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Blog-checking lines: The October 2010 Daring Bakers challenge was hosted by Lori of Butter Me Up. Lori chose to challenge DBers to make doughnuts. She used several sources for her recipes including Alton Brown, Nancy Silverton, Kate Neumann and Epicurious.
To see the recipes provided by Lori for the challenge, just click here.
(adapted from the recipe that came with the Wilton donut pan)
(makes 12 donuts)
2 cups cake flour, sifted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
2/3 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray Wilton donut pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In large mixing bowl, sift together cake flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg and salt. Add buttermilk, eggs and butter and beat until just combined. Fill each donut cup of the Wilton donut pan approximately 2/3 full.
Bake 7–9 minutes or until the top of the donuts spring back when touched. Let cool in pan for 4–5 minutes before removing. Finish donuts with glaze. Donuts are best served fresh.
Maple Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
In small bowl, stir together sugar, maple syrup and vanilla extract until sugar is completely dissolved. If glaze is too thick, mix in a few drops of water until the consistency is to your liking. Use immediately to glaze donuts.


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New medication could be developed on the basis of this previously unknown binding mechanism. The proteasome, a large protein complex, carries out a vitally important function in the cells of the body. Similar to a recycling plant, it decomposes unneeded proteins into short pieces and recycles them. In this way it controls a number of functions in the cell. It regulates cell growth and division, decomposes damaged proteins and also acts as a key partner of the immune system in immune defence and inflammatory reactions.
Due to its significant role in the growth of cancer cells, in recent years the proteasome has taken centre stage in pharmacological research as a starting point for cancer medication. When it becomes inhibited, the growth of cancer cells slows down.
Bortezomib, the first drug to apply this strategy, is used against multiple myeloma, a cancer disease of the bone marrow. Yet in spite of all its successes, the proteasome inhibitors currently in use often have severe disadvantages. As a result of their high reactivity they attack other proteins, too, thereby damaging not only cancer cells but also other healthy cells.
The search for alternatives conducted by a group of scientists headed by Professor Michael Groll has now borne fruit: In a high throughput screening, the scientists examined a substance library of 200,000 potential agents in their quest to identify proteasome inhibitors – and they were successful. They identified a new structure with the so-called N-hydroxyurea motif, which reacts not only reversibly but above all specifically with the active nucleus of the proteasome. The structure inhibits the function of particular subunits of the protein complexes, which are catalytically active, and thus incapacitates the enzyme. Because of this property, the newly discovered hydroxyurea structures work more specifically than other proteasome inhibitors and are thus expected to lead to less severe adverse side effects.
Because the proteasome is contained in every cell and involved in numerous cellular functions the new inhibiting structure offers a whole range of applications, not only in the field of oncology. In the context of autoimmune diseases, an inhibition of the immunoproteasome, a derivative of the proteasome, might play an important role. In the case of autoimmune diseases, including some forms of rheumatism, the immune system attacks the body's own tissue. If the immunoproteasome is inhibited such over-reactions might be weakened. In future studies Groll's team plans to improve the effectiveness of the hydroxyurea structure via experiments on cell cultures.
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Hey Microsoft, Isn't it the time to replace Ballmer?
Warning: the following text was written after my Windows 7 laptop gave me a blue screen again, reminding me how I hate Microsoft these days. If you are a "PC", please go away.
While Apple continues to break new records, almost tripling revenues in 2 years, Microsoft decline continues. Few months ago I wrote about the fact that iPhone business generates more revenue than entire Google. Few days ago I read that in Q4 iPhone generated more revenue than entire Microsoft!? What the F...???
Yes. Believe it or not, Apple's recent quarter earnings report showed that iPhone generated $24.42 billion revenue. During the same quarter, all of Microsoft generated $20.89 billion. This is unbelievable!
As a "PC" (most of the time) and a software developer, I'm shockingly disappointed with Microsoft, although I cannot say I'm surprised! Everyone is talking about Microsoft's failure in the mobile space, where in fact, Microsoft has failed in many other areas too.
I'm working with Microsoft's software and development tools for the past 12 years. They used to be perfect for me not too long ago. But lately it seems like Microsoft simply lost its' touch. The company cannot dictate technologies any longer, and in the mobile space it is chasing all the others without any positive sign…
Think about IE10 and its' so called HTML5 support. Is there a reason why Microsoft believes it supports HTML5 when it's not? Maybe there's another HTML5 technology we are not aware of?
How about Silverlight? The mother of all web technologies, this is how Microsoft once presented it. In the good days, Microsoft would have able to pull this one off successfully and destroy all other web technologies. Today I'm not sure even 10% of the readers of the mobile spoon ever had a chance to even install silverlight on their browsers…
How about Windows Mobile? Microsoft now calls it Embedded Handheld and "pretends" to continue and promote it to special industries. What most people don't know is that if you install Microsoft's latest Visual Studio (development environment) – there is no longer a way to develop applications to Windows Embedded Handheld… What does that mean exactly?
But those are just technical examples.
How about 2 scenarios that demonstrate best the Microsoft failure:
1. Windows 7. Despite of all the superlatives it received, the thing still requires a restart every couple of days! Are we back at the 90's or what? Why is it fu<beep>ing so slow!?
As a comparison, I didn't restart my iPhone (nor my iPad) for months. In fact, in many occasions, when my laptops becomes (for some unknown reason) tired, stuck, slow, old, outdated, yesterday's news (you pick the term) – I use my iPhone to do some emails, or check the internet for something… is that humiliating for Windows 7 or what?
(BTW, I used to think I was the only one doing it, but I found I'm not alone in this one…)
2. Typing. The world has progressed. Auto-correction is now everywhere. People got used to it. For some reason, if you compare WP7, iOS, Android auto-correction capabilities with the ones Windows has – you realize you can actually type faster with an iPad these days… I would say that's another point against Microsoft, wouldn't you agree?
So numbers are going the wrong way, technology is not what it used to be, usability is far behind (yes, I love Metro, but Metro alone will not save Microsoft), momentum is with the competitors, how about some vision?
Allow me to end with a quote:
Something Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer said a few years ago:
"There's no chance that the iPhone is going to get any significant market share.
No chance."
With such an outstanding visionary skills, and great execution, I think it's time for Microsoft to make a change, don't you?
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After being shut out for seven innings Wednesday, Glendale's offense awoke in the eighth inning against Mesa. The Desert Dogs scored six runs in the game's final two innings for a comeback victory.View Full Game Coverage
After being shut out for seven innings Wednesday, Glendale's offense awoke in the eighth inning against Mesa. The Desert Dogs scored six runs in the game's final two innings for a comeback victory.View Full Game Coverage
Shortstop Corey Seager hit a grand slam in the eighth inning to tie the game and center fielder Jared Mitchell hit a two-run home run an inning later to give Glendale its first lead of the day. The Desert Dogs held on in the bottom of the ninth and defeated the Solar Sox, 6-4, at HoHoKam Stadium.
Mitchell, the White Sox No. 10 prospect, said the Desert Dogs did a good job of continuing to take good at-bats late in the game despite the deficit.
"We were battling at the end of the game," Mitchell said. "We got in some situations with runners on and needed a clutch hit. I guess everyone battling put a little spark in some guys."
Mitchell's home run came against right-hander Mike Morin with two outs and fellow White Sox prospect Marcus Semien on first base. Mitchell said he knew Morin likes to throw his offspeed pitches. Having just watched Semien draw a five-pitch walk, Mitchell wanted to make Morin come to him.
Morin missed with his first three offerings, so Mitchell took a strike before driving the next pitch over the wall in right field.
"I told myself if I got something over the plate again, I wouldn't miss it," Mitchell said. "I actually got good wood on it."
Mitchell was only in a position to play hero because of the Desert Dogs' eighth-inning rally. They were trailing, 4-0, and the Solar Sox had just brought on Corey Knebel, the Tigers' No. 15 prospect. In six previous appearances in the Arizona Fall League, Knebel had given up just one run.
But, thanks to two singles and an error on shortstop Addison Russell, the Desert Dogs loaded the bases with just one out, bringing up Seager. Instead of shrinking in the situation, Seager, the youngest player in the league, hit a grand slam.
"Off the bat, I knew it had a chance," Mitchell said. "I'm rooting for everybody on our team and when he got good wood on it, I was hoping it would keep carrying."
Mitchell finished the game 2-for-5. Seager, the Dodgers No. 2 prospect, went 1-for-4. He is hitting .155 with two home runs this fall.
For much of the game, it appeared as though Mesa's early lead would be enough Wednesday. Third baseman Kris Bryant scored the game's first run in the second inning. The Cubs' No. 4 prospect led off the inning with a single, stole second base and came home on right fielder Steven Souza's two-out double. The Solar Sox added two more runs in the third inning and second baseman Taylor Lindsey hit a solo home run in the fifth.
Bryant and Souza both had two hits for the Solar Sox. Bryant went 2-for-3 with a run and a walk.
But four Glendale relievers combined to allow one hit in four scoreless innings, opening the door for the comeback.
Mitchell said the resiliency the Desert Dogs showed Wednesday has been one of the biggest lessons he has learned in the AFL.
"How to be able to get up there and have a consistent approach," Mitchell said. "Keeping a good work ethic and being able to do things the right way. It becomes second nature. The biggest key is to stick with it and not get complacent."
Teddy Cahill is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @tedcahill.


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It's only mid-September but I've been enjoying apples for months –thanks to these early varieties.
- Delightfully crisp Gala are super crunchy and sweet with rosy skin. They're good for applesauce or snacking.
- Streaked pale green and red Honeycrisp are slightly tart and fabulous for baking or applesauce.
- Red and shiny with a touch of green, MacCoun have the best of everything – sweet, tart, crunch. Fabulous for vegetable, chicken or tuna salads
- Petite, Early McIntosh have the aroma of an orchard and are perfect for little hands (my kids gobble them up). They make a sweet and delicious pie, too.
Top 5 Things to Do with Early Apples
1.) Make Waldorf Salad.
2.) Add fresh strawberries to homemade applesauce.
3.) Slice and drizzle with local honey and granola.
4.) Make figure-friendly apple desserts.
5.) Dice apples over oatmeal and mix in some cinnamon and walnuts on a chilly September morning.
Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC, is a registered dietitian, certified athletic trainer and owner of Dana White Nutrition, Inc., which specializes in culinary and sports nutrition. See Dana's full bio »
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"Rabid Love," a classic horror film was shot in Hanston and Jetmore and the moviemakers are bringing the film to Dodge City for it's first public showing.
A new film by writer/director Paul J. Porter will be screened in two Dodge City locations next month.
"Rabid Love," Porter's first feature film, was filmed on location in Hodgeman County last summer.
Porter grew up in Iola and has fond memories of visiting his grandmother in Hanston. As he was planning his shoot, which was originally slated for New Mexico, his grandmother's house kept coming to mind.
"So I got on Google Street View and looked around various locations and it looked like it would work," Porter told the Globe in a phone interview last April.
The story of the classic horror film is set in the year 1984 so Porter and his cousin, Lance Ziesch, who works at High Plains Publishing in Dodge City, began collecting clothing, grocery items, and even vehicles to depict the period.
Porter and his crew of about 15 actors and technicians assembled in Kansas in late May and began filming.
Porter's production company, Rogue Taurus Productions, has been producing short indie films for several years. While working on a master of fine arts degree in producing for film and TV at the Los Angeles campus of the New York Film Academy, Porter was required to shoot a full-length film after graduating, but he decided to get the project underway a little early.
The crew worked six days a week for four weeks in Hodgeman County.
"We actually finished principal shooting four days early, which is pretty rare, but which was due to all the help we had from people around the area," Ziesch said.
Once filming was complete, Porter took the results back to Los Angeles and began post production: editing, sound and music, marketing.
"They're finishing color correction and the musical score right now," Ziesch said in a phone interview Wednesday. "And the screening at the Depot will be the first public showing of the film anywhere."
Homage to classic horror
"Today's horror films have lost the charm and fun of the classics from my favorite period for the films — the late 70s and early 80s," Porter says in the press kit for the movie.
"As a young child in the 80s, the time period holds a special place in my mind as a mixture of dreams and memories. It was my intent for the look and feel of the era to come through in the setting, props, wardrobe, and most importantly, the characters of the film," he said.
Porter's short synopsis of the script sums up the story: "It's the summer of 1984 when a group of recent college grads embark on one last trip to a cabin in the woods before going their separate ways into adult life. When one of them is infected with a strange virus, the friends are slowly ripped apart (literally and figuratively) and must compete with love triangles, conflicting personalities, nature and an unknown killer lurking in the woods that prevents their escape back to civilization."
Ziesch was able to supply the film with authentic 1980s props borrowed from area residents.
He also created a number of custom props, including Hann's Town beer, incorporating two important symbols for Hanston — the elk and wheat stalks — as well as the high school's orange and black colors.
"We're all looking forward to these screenings," Ziesch said.
All of the cast and crew have been invited to the events, coming in from places such as Kansas City, Denver, Albuquerque and Los Angeles.
Porter and his wife, Hayley Derryberry, will bring the film from Los Angeles.
According to Ziesch, many Hodgeman County residents are planning to attend.
"There were five extras in the film and three of them were from Hodgeman County," Ziesch said.
Ziesch himself was one of them, along with his father, Leo, and their friend Larry Nuss.
"Dad and Larry worked hard on stripping, doing body work and painting the car we used in the movie, so we wanted them to have some fun," Ziesch said.
The car, a 1983 Caprice, became the Hodgeman County sheriff's car for the film.
To add to the fun of the screening at the Depot, the car will be on display along with a number of other props from the film.
"We're going to set up a kind of red carpet for the screening and we're even looking into search lights," Ziesch said.
"It is an awesome movie — it looks good and the screenings will be a lot of fun," he said.
For more information about Rouge Taurus and "Rabid Love," visit www.roguetaurus.com. or rabidlovemovie.com.
What: "Rabid Love" movie screenings
When and Where:
March 16, Depot Theater Company
Cash bar from 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. movie at 8 p.m., Q&A with cast and crew at 9:30 p.m. Tickets for dinner and the show are $40. Call 225-1001 for reservations.
March 17, B & B Theatres at Village Square Mall, screening at 7 p.m.


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The Hesperia and Silverado boys tennis teams forfeited their wild card and first-round playoff matches, respectively, due to an illegal scrimmage that took place between the schools Monday according to a press release sent this afternoon by the CIF-SS offices.
According to the CIF, teams are allowed only one scrimmage that takes place before the season Feb. 28. With 23 of the 24 varsity players between the having taken part in Monday's scrimmage, the Scorpions had to forfeit their Division 4 wild-card match with Paloma Valley and the Hawks had to forfeit their first-round match with Costa Mesa. Paloma Valley will take on Calabasas Viewpoint in the first round Wednesday, with the winner of that match taking on Costa Mesa in the second round.


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- City National Bank to offer FIS Cardless Cash Access at ATMs in Los Angeles, New York City and San Francisco.
- Enables cash withdrawal from ATMs using a secure smartphone app, eliminating the need for a plastic card.
- Improves security, reduces fraud and saves time for consumers and banks.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., and LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4, 2013 – FIS™ (NYSE: FIS), the world's largest provider of banking and payments technology, and City National Bank, one of the nation's premier private and business banks, today announced an agreement to pilot FIS Cardless Cash Access at City National ATMs in Los Angeles, New York City and San Francisco.
City National plans to introduce this emerging technology to clients in its three largest markets early next year, continuing FIS' successful rollout of this solution at banks and ATMs in key locations across the United States. The solution enables consumers to interact with the ATM from the privacy and security of their mobile devices, stage a transaction before stepping up to the ATM and then receive an eReceipt for the transaction on their devices, eliminating paper receipts.
"Consumers continue to look for innovative new ways to engage with their financial institutions via mobile devices. At the same time, they demand additional security to keep their information safe," said Doug Brown, senior vice president and general manager, FIS Mobile. "Information from Cardless Cash Access is maintained in the cloud, so card data cannot be accessed if the consumer's phone is lost or stolen – making this a faster, safer, more secure way to make a withdrawal."
FIS Cardless Cash Access securely authenticates a user on his or her smartphone. Then, the consumer selects the account and amount of the withdrawal right on the phone. When at the ATM, the consumer scans a QR code on the ATM screen and, within seconds, the cash is dispensed and an eReceipt is sent to the phone.
"City National's mission is to provide the ultimate banking experience for successful entrepreneurs and professionals," said Nate Wehunt, senior vice president and digital channels manager, City National Bank. "Delivering Cardless Cash Access to our clients is part of that strategy, putting them on the forefront of mobile innovation, while keeping their information safe."
To decrease fraud, security within FIS Cardless Cash Access is provided via the app's authentication and registration of a user's smartphone; this eliminates card skimming risk and fraud incidents for banks and their clients.
"With the proliferation of debit and access to cash at the point of sale, financial institutions are looking for ways to expand the utility of the ATM," said Vince Hruska, senior vice president and head of product strategies, City National Bank. "Cardless Cash Access not only provides a secure and easy way to obtain cash from an ATM, but introduces to the client a new way of looking at ATM use. We look forward to offering this and other innovations from this critical channel."
FIS' commitment to developing and investing in new technologies that provide market-leading solutions to clients was one of the reasons the company was recently named among Forbes 2013 World's Most Innovative Companies.
About FIS
FIS (NYSE: FIS) is the world's largest global provider dedicated to banking and payments technologies. With a long history deeply rooted in the financial services sector, FIS serves more than 14,000 institutions in over 100 countries. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., FIS employs more than 35,000 people worldwide and holds leadership positions in payment processing and banking solutions, providing software, services and outsourcing of the technology that drives financial institutions. First in financial technology, FIS tops the annual FinTech 100 list, is 434 on the Fortune 500 and is a member of Standard & Poor's 500® Index. For more information about FIS, visit www.fisglobal.com.
City National Bank is the wholly owned subsidiary of City National Corporation (NYSE: CYN). It is backed by $27.4 billion in total assets, and provides banking, investment and trust services through 77 offices, including 16 full-service regional centers, in Southern California, the San Francisco Bay Area, Nevada, New York City, Nashville and Atlanta. The company and its investment affiliates manage or administer $59.1 billion in client investment assets, including $40.6 billion under direct management. For more information about City National, visit the company's Website at cnb.com.


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The Dukes County Mosquito Testing Program is a County program that provides mosquito surveillance services to the interested island towns. The Program is seeking an applicant to fill a contracted seasonal position during the summer of 2013. There are no benefits associated with this position.
Estimated duration: July 15, 2013 – September 6, 2013
Work week: 2 days, maximum 10 hours per week, Monday and Tuesday.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and hold a valid MA Driver's license.
1. Set out and pick up mosquito traps for testing in the Dukes County area.
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Heavy rain, hail and reports of funnel clouds prompted severe weather Watches & Warnings Friday in the Illiana area. There were no injuries reported. Several reports of funnel cloud sitings resulted in emergency weather alert sirens sounding in Iroquois County.
No damage has been reported. The public reported funnels aloft near Lake Iroquois, near Route 45/52 and near Danforth.
Ford, Iroquois and Kankakee counties were under Severe T-Storm Warnings until about 7 pm. The National Weather Service also issued Watches / Warnings in parts of Champaign and Vermilion counties.
Multiple reports indicate that one person is dead and two others injured after a deadly tornado demolished a Southern Illinois home. The tornado ripped through Opdyke this (fri) afternoon. State officials say it appears the storm didn't leave too much physical damage. The situation is being handled on a local level and no state aid has been requested yet.


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There's "a decent chance" that Seattle Seahawks right tackle James Carpenter will not play in 2012 because of the knee injury he sustained last November, according to Dan Pompei of the National Football Post.
The Seahawks' first-round draft pick in 2011, Carpenter started the first nine games of the season -- one game at left guard, followed by eight at right tackle -- before he tore an anterior cruciate ligament during a one-on-one pass rush drill in practice and was placed on injured reserve.
⢠Bad news for Tarvaris Jackson
At the NFL Scouting Combine in February, Seahawks general manager John Schneider acknowledged that Carpenter "had a long road ahead of him" in his recovery and followed that up in April by saying it would be "overly optimistic" to suggest Carpenter would be ready when training camp opened up in late July.
Schneider was aggressive in guarding against a prolonged absence for Carpenter this offseason, re-signing Breno Giacomini, who replaced Carpenter at right tackle at the end of last season, to a two-year, $6 million contract in February and the versatile Paul McQuistan to a two-year, $4 million contract in March. Former Chicago Bears left tackle Frank Omiyale was signed to a one-year, $1.225 million contract, and former St. Louis Rams first-round pick Alex Barron participated in the Seahawks' rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
The improved depth at tackle has an added benefit of giving the Seahawks the option of moving Carpenter to left guard, a possibility Schneider hinted at in February.


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Butler's Lives of the Saints – Saints Nunilo and Alodia, Virgins and Martyrs in Spain
Among the numberless martyrs who in those days sealed their fidelity to the law of God with their blood, two holy virgins were most illustrious. They were sisters, of noble extraction, and their names were Nunilo and Alodia. Their father was a Mahometan, and their mother a Christian, and after the death of her first husband, she was so unhappy as to take a second husband who was also a Mahometan. Her two daughters, who had been brought up in the Christian faith, had much to suffer in the exercise of their religion from the brutality of this step-father, who was a person of high rank in Castile. They were also solicited by many suitors to marry, but resolving to serve God in the state of holy virginity, they obtained leave to go to the house of a devout Christian aunt, where, enjoying an entire liberty as to their devotions, they strove to render themselves every day more agreeable to their divine Spouse. Their fasts were severe, and almost daily, and their devotions were only interrupted by necessary duties or other good works. The town where they lived, named Barbite, or Vervete, (which seems to be that which is now called Castro Viejo, near Najara in Castile, upon the borders of Navarre), being subject to the Saracens, when the laws of king Abderamene were published against the Christians, they were too remarkable by their birth and the reputation of their zeal and piety not to be soon apprehended by the king's officers. They appeared before the judge not only undaunted, but with a holy joy painted on their countenances. He employed the most flattering caresses and promises to work them into a compliance, and at length proceeded to threats. When these artifices failed him, he put them into the hands of impious women, hoping these instruments of the devil would be able by their crafty address to insinuate themselves into the hearts of the virgins. But Christ enlightened and protected his spouses, and those wicked women after many trials were obliged to declare to the judge that nothing could conquer their resolution. He therefore condemned them to be beheaded in their prison; which was executed on the 22d of October, 851, or, according to Morales, in 840. Their bodies were buried in the same place: the greatest part of their relics is now kept in the abbey of Saint Saviour of Leger, in Navarre. Their festival is celebrated with an extraordinary concourse of people at Huesca in Aragon, and at Bosca, where a portion of their relics is preserved.


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