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This was our conversation when my elder boy (4y8m) saw me adding in rum:
Him: Mama, is that osake (liquor)?
Me: Yes.
Him: Stop! (Raised his voice) Cannot put osake.
Me: Why?
Him: Because kodomo (children, in Japanese) cannot drink osake.
Me: Good. So you cannot eat, mama and papa eat.
Him: Cannot, I want to eat! You cannot put osake!
Me: But no osake not nice.
Him: No osake also nice, and I would not mabuk (drunk, in Malay).
Recipe adapted from allrecipes.com, scaled down to fit my 9" pan, and added extra rum as suggested in the review.
- 4 egg yolks
- 100 g white sugar
- 105 ml milk
- 200 ml fresh cream
- 2 ml vanilla extract
- 305 g mascarpone cheese
- 40 ml strong coffee, room temperature
- 40 ml rum
- 106 g ladyfingers cookie
- 4 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until well blended. Whisk in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Boil gently for 1 minute, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Cover tightly and chill in refrigerator 1 hour.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream with vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Whisk mascarpone into yolk mixture (1) until smooth.
- In a small bowl, combine coffee and rum. Split ladyfingers in half lengthwise and drizzle with coffee mixture.
- Arrange half of soaked ladyfingers onto bottom of the pan. Spread half of mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers, then half of whipped cream over that. Repeat layers and sprinkle with cocoa. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours, until set. Decorate as desired.


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Stonington borough parties like it's 1814
Stonington — American flags peeked out from storefronts along the streets of the borough Sunday as a stream of 19th-century American military officers and musical groups made their way to the green in front of the library.
The Battle of Stonington bicentennial parade drew thousands of onlookers, eager to celebrate local history and reminisce about the history of the parade itself.
"Not too many places are like this anymore," said Anne Larkin, of Long Island. Larkin said she was visiting town that weekend to see her sister and the parade.
A few blocks away, 10th-generation Stonington resident Rieta Babcock Palmer Park, 68, led the front of the parade, wearing the same bejeweled Athenian-looking helmet her grandmother Rieta Babcock Palmer did at age 38 in the centennial parade.
Deeper in the parade lineup, grand marshal Anna North Coit road in a minivan. Coit, age 106, saw the centennial parade at age 6.
The Battle of Stonington was not a strategically important moment in the War of 1812, according to local author James Tertius deKay, author of "The Battle of Stonington: Torpedoes, Submarines and Rockets in the War of 1812." Still, the small group of villagers' ability to repel British Navy forces during four days in August 1814 was psychologically significant at the time, deKay has said. The piece of history continues to stoke local pride.
The parade wound past Cannon Square, which holds the two large cannons used in the battle, before parade participants and viewers bled onto the green.
Two members of Sailing Masters of 1812 Fife and Drum Corps, Bob Miorelli, of Glastonbury, and Mark Chiarmonte, of Clinton, stood on the edge of the green with their fifes tucked into their boots as the parade slowed to a halt. Both donned U.S. Navy garb from the period of the war. Chiarmonte had removed his woolen jacket and draped it over his arm, while Miorelli remained fully costumed, shrugging off the sunny mid-August heat.
"What a great day for a parade," remarked Miorelli, commenting on the historic significance of the commemorated battle.
As the drumming, humming and rhythmic marching tapered off, organizers introduced a series of politicians and others who spoke about the significance of the battle. Gov. Dannel Malloy, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Rep. Joe Courtney, Sen. Chris Murphy and borough Warden Jeffrey Callahan were among those who spoke.
"They were outgunned, but they were not out-spirited or outmanned," Blumenthal said of the villagers who defeated the British Navy 200 years ago.
Malloy referred to Stonington as "a special place here in Connecticut."
"It is an American holiday. It is an American Gothic picture that I see before me," he said to the crowd.
Stonington Historical Society President Henry "Rob" Palmer said he was "thrilled" with the parade. The event served as the capstone of a weekend of celebration, for which the society even ordered special neckties. Callahan wore a stylish bowtie with the phrase "Battle of Stonington" stitched into its pattern.
Palmer, who co-chaired the parade and is the brother of Park, estimated that roughly 3,000 people came out to watch the parade of 350 to 450 participants.
He said that the town had hosted a smattering of parades to honor the battle since the centennial parade, but had not planned a parade in the last 30 to 40 years.
"We know it's the most important event in our town's history," he said of the battle.
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Ah, the power of peer pressure! A few years ago, you needed quite a few fingers to count the number of brands who said they'd "never do an oud." Now, the gaggle of cool kids in the corner - the ones who refuse to listen to the sweet chime of those cash registers - is positively skeletal. Granted, its members are amongst the most illustrious names in the world of scent - Hermès, Malle, Chanel, Lutens - but I wonder if even their resolve is beginning to crack under what must be considerable commercial weight.
Last year, Patricia De Nicolaï gave in and signed up to Team Oud by releasing two agar-inflicted compositions: Amber Oud and Rose Oud. Fans of her work wondered if this duo might be little more than a soulless concession to public demand, but they needn't have worried. Nicolaï probably couldn't make a dull scent if she tried, and although these latest additions to her highly-respected range were likely inspired by visions of petro-dollars, they display the balance and refinement for which her work is rightly lauded.
Rose Oud is perhaps the more predictable of the two. It is essentially the 'rose + dry wood' fragrance which we have smelt countless times before from several other brands, but the manner in which its central idea has been executed lifts it above most of its competitors. Under Nicolaï's expert guidance, this rose seems to grow larger with the passage of time. Its peppery aspect becomes stronger, its leathery base dirtier, its jammy, osmanthus note more and more surprising. Towards the end, the synthetics become a touch too prominent and spoil the illusion somewhat, but by and large, the desert mirage is sustained.
Amber Oud comes with a delightful trick up the sleeve of its dishdash. As its name suggests, it's based on an amber accord: sedate, burnished and cut by a well-judged note of dry saffron. The agar wood facet is suitably animalic: a veritable barnyard of fecal debauchery, made less threatening by being placed downwind, quite some distance away. But then comes the Nicolaï twist: an injection of fresh, soapy lavender. Its floral soul links with the amber and its camphoraceous edge connects to the oud, turning the whole into an unexpectedly translucent take on the genre. Versace attempted a similar feat with their Oud Noir, but - surprise surprise - Nicolaï's effort is superior. Both scents take you all the way to Dubai, but Versace's is decidedly an 'economy' affair, whereas Nicolaï's is First Class on Emirates, with canapés, Agwa dates and a seat that folds out into a bed fit for a pea-fearing princess.
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Yesterday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling that lifts the ban on the sale and planting of Roundup Ready alfalfa seed is good news for proponents of the transgenic crop. But it won't by itself hasten the seed's return to the marketplace, says Mark McCaslin, president of Forage Genetics In-ternational, which developed the first Roundup Ready alfalfa varieties under a licensing agreement with Monsanto.
In a seven-to-one vote, the high court found that U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer erred in 2007 when he issued a permanent injunction banning the planting of Roundup Ready alfalfa until USDA completes an environmental impact statement (EIS). Breyer ruled that USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) should have done a full EIS before releasing the crop two years earlier. Yesterday's ruling, the first-ever high-court decision on a genetically modified crop, overturns a federal appeals court ruling that upheld Breyer's orders.
But in addition to issuing the injunction, Breyer "vacated" APHIS' decision to deregulate Roundup Ready alfalfa, McCaslin points out. "That wasn't appealed," he says. "When that was vacated it became a regulated trait again, and it still is. So this in itself does not allow the sale and planting of Roundup Ready alfalfa. It would require a subsequent action from USDA."
The agency could permit restricted planting of the crop this fall, but may instead focus on the EIS, which is nearing completion. "Hopefully we're on the home stretch with the final EIS, which is a way to get back on the market permanently," says McCaslin.
A written statement from USDA, issued late yesterday, reads in part: "APHIS is carefully reviewing the Supreme Court ruling before making decisions about its next regulatory actions related to the deregulation of Roundup Ready alfalfa. APHIS received 145,000 comments on the Roundup Ready alfalfa draft EIS, and is carefully reviewing each one of them. Once that review is complete, the next step is to develop a final EIS for Roundup Ready alfalfa, taking into consideration those comments. Completing the Roundup Ready alfalfa final EIS is a high priority for APHIS; the document is expected to be completed in time for the spring planting of alfalfa crops in 2011."
McCaslin adds that Monday's ruling "reinforces the role of APHIS as the government science-based agency for regulating, deregulating, granting permits, etc., for biotech traits in crops. It says it's APHIS' role, not the role of the courts. So we think that's a positive, not just for Roundup Ready alfalfa, but for biotech crops in general."


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The Pennsylvania State Legislature is currently reviewing a bill that would help protect the health of pets.
Introduced by seven state senators, the legislation would require veterinarians to provide pet owners with Client Information Sheets (CIS) with Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), commonly prescribed pain killers. Vets would also have to perform pre-screened blood tests to determine which animals may not be suitable for these drugs.
Similar legislation is expected to be introduced in other states, predicts www.srdogs.com, which focuses on issues relating to older dogs.
The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) notes NSAIDs pose serious health risks for pets, mostly dogs, and should be accompanied by detailed safety information. These drugs can be used safely when owners are provided critical information on their use. CIS is the veterinary equivalent of package inserts provided by pharmacies when filling prescriptions for humans. It includes the drug's label, warnings, and contraindications.
Owners of pets that have suffered adverse reactions to veterinary drugs told the FDA they were not provided CIS by veterinarians, though pharmaceutical companies issue CIS in the drugs' packaging. The FDA, as well as the drug industry, urge veterinarians to hand out CIS. Most, though, do not.
"For the past six years, owners have appealed, to no avail, to state veterinary boards to mandate that vets provide this critical information to owners. Similarly hundreds of complaints have been filed against vets for not providing owners with Client Information Sheets," the website maintains.
State Rep. Jeanine Perry, from the 49 th district, said vets should be required to hand out CIS.
"I support the concept that full disclosure should be made if the information is known," said Perry, who is not running for re-election this year due to term limitations.
Oregon City Councilman Matt Szollosi, one of two candidates running for Perry's seat, would support a requirement for vets to hand out CIS.
The FDA "has invested millions of dollars to monitor and review the effects of certain drugs for adverse reactions," Szollosi said. "Client Information Sheets are meant to be simple, informative, and easy to understand, and should not be withheld from pet owners."
His opponent, Steve Hornyak, supports informed consent.
"As a lifelong pet owner, I would vote for such a law," said Hornyak. "Our pets are members of our family, and are important companions for many seniors. We should receive the information relevant to any medications or procedures, and their risks. The requirement could be as simple as providing written side effects and risks of medications."
If enacted, the Pennsylvania bill would also require veterinarians to perform pre-screened blood tests, which could determine risks of drugs and surgical procedures before treatment.
"Blood work plays an integral role in the continuance of a pet's health," says Szollosi. "It is often necessary to diagnose illness in a pet, and gives veterinarians an important understanding of the function of key organs, such as the kidney and liver, in advance of the introduction of anesthetics. This is especially important in procedures involving older pets. Certain types of blood work measure blood proteins to verify the existence of chronic disease, infection, anemia, or dehydration."
Routine blood work can detect problems before they are clinically apparent, he added, allowing for treatment before irreversible damage occurs.
"Based on the importance of blood testing, I would certainly consider legislation similar to that introduced in the Pennsylvania Legislature," said Szollosi.
"I would support a bill if the Pennsylvania legislation demonstrates that pre-screening leads to successful outcomes," agrees Perry.
State Rep. Peter J. Ujvagi, from district 47, believes the only obstacle regarding blood work and pre-screening is "cost and the choices that an owner can or should be able to make."
"I would need to carefully consider how that could or should be reflected in a law," said Ujvagi.
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The Press also asked legislators whether they would support changing the law that views pets as personal property, no more valuable than a piece of furniture. The law, which is similar in other states, allows pet owners to collect the "market value" of a pet when courts award damages in veterinary malpractice cases. Since the market value can, in many instances, be zero, lawyers generally won't take such cases. Veterinarians, as a result, pay as little as $300 per year in malpractice insurance premiums. Many pet owners believe there is little, if any, accountability from vets when something goes wrong.
Szollosi, who said he knows what it's like to lose a pet due to veterinary malpractice, sympathizes with pet owners.
"Most…veterinarians are thorough, caring, and informative, but there are certainly some who do not meet the industry's standards for excellence in the care of pets," he said.
"The difficulty with veterinary malpractice lies with the question of damages," says Szollosi. "How can one place a dollar value on the sentimental value of a pet? I agree that simply applying the 'market value' theory is insulting to an aggrieved owner, but I would need to review any proposed legislation in this regard carefully to determine the best corrective measure."
Ujvagi agrees that pets are more than personal property.
"A dog has been part of our family for most of our lives, both here and in Hungary. I certainly consider them to be more than just `property,"' he said.
Perry would first want to review "the full text" of such a bill.
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Ocean Chemistry
What is chemistry and why is it important to the study of marine biology?
Much of chemistry falls into 3 categories: inorganic, organic and biochemistry, which are all useful sciences to a Marine Biologist.
Inorganic chemistry is often defined as the study of compounds that do not contain carbon; however, some non-living matter, diamonds for example, contains carbon and therefore falls outside the rule. Marine biologists who study the minerals that seep from hydrothermal vents would use inorganic chemistry.
Broadly speaking, organic chemistry has been defined as the study of compounds that occur naturally from plants and animals and inorganic chemistry as the study of compounds created by non-living elements such as those found in minerals. Organic chemistry is also defined as the chemistry of compounds that contain both carbon and hydrogen—two elements found in all living things. The majority of marine science related chemistry would fall under organic chemistry.
Methane is a saturated hydrocarbon that consists of a single carbon atom bonded to four hydrogen atoms. The molecule assumes a tetrahedral geometry, and is nonpolar.
Biochemistry, the chemistry of biological processes, applies organic chemistry to the study of living things. Molecular and cellular biology would fall under the category of biochemistry. The study of biochemistry has been useful to marine biologists who observe similar biochemical processes occurring in widely divergent species. A marine biochemist might study biologically active compounds found in the ocean that might be useful in medicine, or the genetics of marine species. This discipline has a wide variety of applications to marine science.
What is ocean chemistry?
The chemical properties of the ocean are important to understand because the marine environment supports the greatest abundance of life on earth. This life is largely made up of the same chemicals that comprise the ocean—water and salts.
A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms joined to one oxygen atom by weak hydrogen bonds, H O. The hydrogen atoms are slightly positively charged and the oxygen atom is slightly negatively charged which is what attracts the atoms to each other and forms the weak hydrogen bond.
Water is present in the marine environment as a liquid, a solid, and a gas regulated by temperature. Heat causes the water molecules to move. The greater the heat, the faster they move until the movement causes the hydrogen bonds to break converting liquid water to gas. Water turns to vapor at 100° C. Cold slows down the movement of water molecules and their density increases. As water gets colder the hydrogen bonds override the motion of the molecules and water begins to crystallize forming water's solid state—ice. Ice is formed at 0° C. Ice is, however, less dense than liquid water because it expands as it freezes causing the molecules to grow farther apart. The decrease in density causes ice to float.
Density differences between different masses of seawater are one of the major driving forces of deep-sea circulation.
Similarly, temperature regulates the surface tension and viscosity of water. In spite of its weak hydrogen bonds, water has a strong surface tension that will support small animals or objects.
The viscosity of the water dictates the force needed for objects to move through the water; it increases with cold and decreases with heat.
One of water's most important properties is its ability to dissolve other substances, such as salts and minerals. The dissolved solids in ocean water come from particles on land dissolved by weather such as rain and snow, and from the earth's mantle underwater where minerals are released by hydrothermal vents.
Dissolved minerals also make their way into the ocean from active volcanoes.
The acidity or alkalinity of a substance is measured as its pH, the negative logarithm of the concentration of hydrogen ions in an aqueous solution. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14. A low pH value has greater acidity (acids), a higher pH is more alkaline (bases). When an acid is added to water, it gives up hydrogen to the water. When a base is added to water, it gives up OH (hydroxide). Pure water has a neutral pH of 7. Seawater has a slightly higher pH because of its dissolved salts—usually seawater has a pH of 8. For comparison, lemon juice has a pH of 4, milk 6, and soap 10.
Salts are the most common chemical dissolved by ocean water. Salts are made up of electrically charged particles known as ions. The ions are either positively or negatively charged, and most salts are comprised of ions with opposite charges.
Unlike the weakly charged hydrogen and oxygen atoms that make up water, the opposite charges of salt ions form strong bonds that create crystals. When water is introduced, the slight charges of the hydrogen and oxygen atoms are attracted to the strong charges of the salt ions and water clusters around the crystals until the bonds weaken, and the crystals dissolve.
The salt in seawater is largely made up of sodium (Na+) and chloride (CL-)—called sodium chloride which is the same chemical in table salt. Sodium chloride makes up about 85% of the solids in seawater. The remaining 15% include: sulfate, magnesium, calcium, potassium, bicarbonate, bromide, borate, strontium, fluoride and others. The average salinity of seawater is about 35 parts per thousand which stays relatively constant throughout the ocean varying between 33 and 37 parts per thousand depending on how much freshwater is present. Most marine life depends on this consistency as their bodies cannot adapt to significant changes in the salinity of their environment. Few marine species are able to live in both fresh and salt water, and those that do have special mechanisms to cope with fluctuations in salinity.
In the late 19th century, scientists discovered that the relative amounts of ions in different samples of seawater remained constant. For example, a sample of seawater taken from the Atlantic will contain 55.03% chloride and 30.59% sodium as a percentage of its total salinity. A similar sample taken from the Pacific will contain the same proportion of these ions. This consistency demonstrates the interconnectedness of all the oceans and the sea life they contain.
Where do these minerals and salts come from?
Some come from erosion on land, dissolution of rocks and and runoff into the ocean, some come from volcanic activity both on land and in the ocean, and some from hydrothermal vent activity in the deep sea which plays an important role in regulating seawater chemistry.
How does marine life cope with its saline environment?
Most marine vertebrates are able to regulate the salt and water content in their bodies through a chemical process called "osmoregulation." They pass water through osmosis, where water diffuses from high salt concentration to low salt concentration between permeable membranes, and excrete excess salt through their skin and gills. They take in water through drinking to maintain the water balance.
Gases are also dissolved by seawater. Carbon dioxide (CO) is dissolved in ocean water and used by phytoplankton to produce plant matter. Oxygen and nitrogen dissolved at the surface from the atmosphere are also present in seawater. Conversely, the ocean also releases these gases into the atmosphere. Like solids, temperature also regulates the dissolution of gases; however, the rate of dissolution is reversed for gases: cold water holds gases better than warm water. This is an important distinction because marine life depends on oxygen and carbon dioxide for metabolic processes such as respiration.
Although it is often where the warmest ocean water is found, the ocean's surface, primarily the top 20 m where photosynthesis takes place and where most marine life lives, contains the highest concentration of oxygen. The ocean's oxygen minimum layer, or the depth at which oxygen becomes depleted, is usually around 500 m. As the ocean gets deeper, however, seawater becomes oxygenated again from cold oxygen rich water that has sunk (remember cold water increases in density and therefore sinks) from the surface. The oxygen does not get used in the deep as readily as it does closer to the surface, and oxygen levels are therefore maintained to sustain life in the deep sea.
In our industrial society, fossil fuels are being burned at record levels. The oceans are a vital component of the atmosphere and the air we breathe, given their role in carbon dioxide removal. Carbon dioxide is needed by phytoplankton to produce plant material during photosynthesis which absorbs carbon dioxide and produces oxygen. But it won't be long before the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere exceeds the ability of the ocean to absorb and process it. COabsorption on land is also reaching critical mass because of deforested rain and other forests that play an important role in CO uptake and oxygen production.
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The Chevrolet G20 was a heavy-duty full-size van very popular among families and professionals alike. While no longer produced under that name, the vehicle's closely related successor is the Chevrolet Express.
For many years, the Chevrolet G20 was the standard for American-made vans. It was a popular family vehicle prior to the popularization of minivans and SUVs. It was also popular as a work vehicle in industries like plumbing and contracting. Even years after its production ceased, the G20 remained a mainstay of many contractors' vehicle fleets, a testament to the model's reliability. The G20 was one van model in the GMC G series, which was in production from 1964 to 1996.
The G20 was the original of the American classic vans. Models from the series are well known for appearances in television shows, most notably as the van in "The A-Team" and in a cartoon rendition as Scooby Doo's "Mystery Van." Despite these moments of fame, the van is truly best known as a convenient utility vehicle with plenty of room to carry a family or tools of the trade.
Starting with the 1964 Chevrolet G20, most production years included some updates to the line's body and engine through 1996 when the G-series was discontinued. While each year's model varied somewhat in style and power, the most significant change in the van came in 1971 when its characteristic flat front was replaced with a protruding grill. The new grill provided the advantage of making the engine more easily accessible. Other names for the van over its years of production included the Chevrolet Sportvan, GMC Handi-Van, and, later, the Beauville, Sport Van, Rally Wagon, and Vandura.
The original 1964 model replaced the earlier Chevrolet Corvair. It was considered the original flat-windshield van. The 1964 model had a 90 to 120-horsepower four-cylinder engine, featured a boxy design, and was available with or without rear windows. The basic model was indeed very basic in terms of amenities. Even heat and a front passenger seat were optional. Though models were made for use by families, contractors quickly found the usefulness of these vans for professional activities.
The second generation of the G-series was built from 1967 to 1970. There were a number of changes during this time, most notably the addition of lower rear and front lights as well as more windows. The model still, however, retained its boxy look. None of these early versions was available with power steering or modern air conditioning. The 1970 model was the last to feature a flat front.
This generation was available from 1971 to the last year of the G series in 1996. Still full-size vans, these models were much bigger and much more powerful than their earlier-generation siblings. Though still primarily used on the job, they became increasingly popular as family vehicles, and several models included campers and other features that made them a good vacation vehicle.
Some of the engines available during this time included 4.1 or 4.3-liter V-6 engines, five, 5.7, or 7.4-liter V-8 engines, and 6.2 or 6.5-liter diesel engines. Transmissions available included a three-speed automatic and a four-speed automatic or manual.
The last year of this van's long-lived history marked a look back in exterior styling to the original G20 models. However, an upgraded interior made the 1996 G20 better suited for the family than for work. Due in part to the rising popularity of the SUV and the continued popularity of the minivan, the G series was discontinued. Chevrolet reportedly briefly considered producing electric and hybrid concept vans, but fuel economy and safety concerns discouraged production and no version was ever released.
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The U.S. Men's National Team is preparing for its busiest stretch of the year, extending from the middle of May to early June and encompassing a 30-day schedule with five games during an 18-day period. If that schedule looks a lot like what the U.S. encounters to prepare for and play in a big tournament, there's a reason: U.S. head coach Jurgen Klinsmann designed it that way.
This heavy load of training and games is the result of careful planning, as Klinsmann felt this was an opportune moment to treat this period in the same fashion as a big-tournament environment. The work begins May 15 with the start of camp, extends with an opening international friendly on May 26 against Scotland at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., and will be capped off with a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Guatemala on June 12 at Estadio Mateo Flores in Guatemala City.
"We're treating this period of time like it would be a small tournament because this camp is a lot about how the players build chemistry and deal with a longer period of time being together,†Klinsmann said. "It's about how they are willing to go the extra mile in that time period to answer a lot of questions in that stretch. That's why we're calling it almost a mini-tournament.â€
The term is not meant to be a set of buzz words. Klinsmann is incorporating an approach that is very much focused on how he would utilize the team in a tournament. It is not a trial-and-error period, but rather a chance to hone in on maximizing team chemistry within a heavy workload.
"All of the focus is on fine-tuning what we want to do on the field and the way we approach things, and how we connect in many areas on the field,†Klinsmann said. "Everybody kind of knows more and more what the other person is doing. But we also want to help them off the field so they understand that there's still a lot out there for them to improve their own personal game. We're feeding them as much information as possible during those days.â€
The team's sheer length of time together during this stretch only happens for large tournaments, so the schedule allows for the opportunity to build fitness, expand on ideas on the field and connect as a group. Klinsmann and his staff will train the players hard in the initial phases and then taper off toward the games. There also is the post-game rhythm of regeneration, additional work for players who did not play in the match and then quick turnaround for the next game.
Even the assigning of jersey numbers – which is required in the tournament format – will be implemented for these five games.
"I think it helps when you give people an identity and they are given the numbers with their name on the back so it has a little more of a big-tournament feel to it,†Klinsmann said. "It's a little thing, but I think it's good for the players to see that even if it's three friendlies and two World Cup qualifiers, it's serious.
"No matter who we play or what type of game we play, whether it's Antigua or Brazil, we represent the United States of America,†Klinsmann said. "It's a requirement that every player comes in with 100 percent commitment and with an attitude that he puts everything into the game.â€
Among some of the other tournament-feel traits will be the structured travel and hotel accommodations, where players will have the rhythm of arriving and departing venues. The nutrition aspect will be monitored throughout the month-long timeframe and will be tailored to different energy needs based on whether the players are in the midst of a hard training day or the day of a game. In preparing a 24/7 athlete, no stone is left unturned.
"It's about how they can improve their day-to-day lives, as well as improve the way they read the game and study the game,†Klinsmann said. "If I had that component during my career, it would have helped me. We'll throw stuff at them with the hope that they buy into it.
"It's not only for the players, but for the staff,†he said. "It's about fine-tuning the team behind the team and the different areas we deal with on the administrative side and the scouting side. When you get three and a half weeks together as a staff and as a team, it's tremendously important that everybody takes it seriously. These opportunities don't come around often before a World Cup, and this is an important step toward being ready as a team.â€


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Although the Sweetwater Municipal Auditorium is over 80 years old, it continues to be a viable part of the community, serving as the location of the Miss Snakecharmer pageant and Municipal Band Christmas concert every year, as well as a venue for a variety of musicians and performers and community events. In fact, the building's age brings a lot of character and beauty to it that it wouldn't have otherwise.However, an aging building requires significant upkeep to maintain viability. That is why the board of directors for the auditorium continues to be active in not only booking events and artists, but also in raising funds to keep the auditorium comfortable for its audience members.The most recent improvement to accommodate the comfort of audiences was to add to the capacity of the restrooms. Board member Larry Ludlum said the board raised money for about three years to come up with funds to receive a matching grant. The cost for doubling the capacity of the downstairs restrooms was approximately $50,000, and was just completed.The renovations involved taking the existing men's and women's lobby restrooms and converting both into one larger women's restroom. Then, a new men's restroom was built under the balcony. Both are still accessed from the lobby.The old downstairs restrooms only served one or two people at once, while the new ones are capable of serving five at once in both the men's and women's. There are also mirrors, updated napkin dispensers, new sinks and fixtures, and stall doors. Ludlum also pointed out that there will be hot water coming into the restroom and they are now handicap accessible.The next step is to renovate the balcony restrooms, which currently serves one woman or one man at a time and are very small. Ludlum projected that this will cost approximately $40,000. They will begin raising funds for this project soon. They also want to improve the heating and air conditioning systems, which could cost between $50,000 and $75,000, according to estimates.The last major renovation took place in 2003 when seating was replaced downstairs. Ludlum said they want to replace the balcony seating in the future. That could cost around $125,000.Another current addition to the auditorium is the newest piano, for which the Nolan County Foundation pledged to donate $2,000 towards if another $2,000 is raised for it. The piano is a Yamaha digital electric grand. The board hopes to put a dent in that $2,000 with the upcoming concert featuring award-winning pianist and singer/songwriter Kristine Mirelle. This will take place Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available at the Chamber of Commerce for $10 each or $15 for reserved seating. Contact the chamber at 235-5488. All funds raised will help fund improvements to the auditorium.


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The musician is getting a little sleepy. He drinks his nightly cup of coffee, brushes his teeth, and gets into his pajamas. He turns off the lights and climbs into bed. Then, a sinking feeling overcomes him. The musician glances frightfully towards the closet. His mind goes nuts as he frantically keeps his eyes on the door. He can't get to sleep—he knows something is in there. Eventually, the musician tip-toes to the closet and creaks open the door. There sitting is no monster or creature from the average person's nightmares. No, it's a nine-foot, pitch-black, 800 pound, vicious… piano.
Perhaps that scenario is overkill. Actually, it's definitely overkill. But the idea is not. The instrument that we all grew up being familiar with, the one that almost every person on earth has sat down and clunked around on, is also one that frightens many. I recently read Alexandra Gardner's article on NewMusicBox titled "Piano Baggage" (all of her articles are worth reading). The article talks about the piano being the most challenging instrument to write for because of its massive amount of repertoire and the fact that many people grew up playing it.
It got me thinking—the piano is probably one of the most intimidating instruments in general—to play, to study, to compose for, or to buy. As a pianist there is a sense of responsibility to sight read well, to have a large repertoire, and to have a vast knowledge of genres and composers because of the large area the piano spans in multiple sections of the music world. However, I've found (after experimenting on some other instruments) it's also one of the most satisfying instruments to play and is easily the best instrument for studying theory on. Through all the stress it has created throughout its 300-and-some year existence, it's all out of good intentions. And, even with that stress, it's created a countless amount of wonderful things, too.
If this were a stereotypical biography, I would say the piano we know today was born in 1709 in Padua, Italy and had a father named Bartolomeo Cristofori. Cristofori was an instrument maker and had created other types of keyboards during his lifetime, such as the spinettone (a sort of harpsichord). However, the problem Cristofori encountered with harpsichords and the like had to do with volume control—since a harpsichord's keys are connected to devices that pluck the various strings, it was very difficult for the musician to create phrases and different dynamics in their playing.
The clavichord was able to do this (by striking its strings with a metal blade), but wasn't loud enough for performances. While the harpsichord had the structure that proved best for a piano and the clavichord had the correct idea for sound production, both had major downfalls that led Cristofori to create something new.
He decided that this new instrument needed hammers that struck the strings but did not remain in contact with the strings (like a clavichord). His inventions eventually made up the fortepiano. The fortepiano used hammers to strike the strings like a modern piano, but the strings were very thin and harpsichord-like as was the overall structure of the instrument.
Bach endorsed a later version of the instrument, and composers like Beethoven and Mozart wrote for it. Throughout the years the range of the fortepiano grew as is evident in Beethoven's music. In the 1820s, many improvements were made to the piano, such as the invention of double escapement action, which allowed for a key to be played in quick repetition because of the repetition lever.
Felt hammer coverings, now standard in many pianos, also emerged, allowing for wider dynamic ranges as the weights of the hammers increased because it was a more reliable material than the previously used leather or cotton. Iron frames were developed and sat above the soundboard; these plates helped pianos be able to sustain thicker, heavier, and larger amounts of strings. Throughout the years these gradual adjustments led to what we know as the piano today.
How could an instrument with such understandable backgrounds be so intimidating to musicians? In the NMB article, Gardner wrote, "Composing for piano can be wildly intimidating because of how much we know, both in terms of what and how much piano music came before this moment and in terms of our own 'muscle memory.'" This is completely true. Many composers grow up playing the piano or end up studying the piano extensively to become better composers. It is also the instrument that claims a category of many composers' bodies of work more than any other.
Mozart wrote 27 piano concertos and 18 piano sonatas. Beethoven wrote 32 (38 if you count some stray ones) piano sonatas and five piano concertos. Chopin wrote almost 200 pieces for the piano, Liszt wrote around 130, and Mendelssohn wrote almost 100 solo piano works. Even with those large numbers, those composers only make up a microscopic amount of piano music out there. Like Gardener mentions, it must be scary to sit down with a blank score in hand, thinking of all the knowledge we have of how to compose for the piano correctly and try to do the best possible job.
But not only is the piano intimidating to compose for. When searched, the piano comes up on every list of "most popular instruments." There are countless pianists out in the world, and there is always a feeling deep inside many pianists out there that someone is better than me. Pianists are expected to have large repertoires and be able to sight-read well (and we have to read two clefs at once!). It's also a scary place to be in as a pianist because of the solidarity of the position. Orchestras don't have 15 piece piano sections. Music pieces don't often call for four pianos. Unfortunately, politics often invade music, and competition is part of that; because the ratio of professional piano positions and pianists is probably one of the lowest ratios in the world of music, that leaves a lot of musicians cringing at their benches. It's easy to feel trapped if our vision gets clouded with these politics.
Maybe the piano's intimidation factor also has to do with the celebrity of the instrument. Even with the seemingly long history mentioned previously, the ideas that comprised the inventions of the piano have been present for ages. Simple stringed instruments were some of the earliest instruments, and since when has percussion not been a part of music? African mbilas, or thumb pianos, were present in Mozambique in 1,000 B.C.
The medieval instrument called the dulcimer was a trapezoidal stringed instrument that was struck with hammers in the player's hands. The clavichord is even the instrument depicted with St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music itself! The piano isn't only a sound-maker, but a legend. It sits on its (most often) three legs, holding in the air a chamber filled with enormous potential that everyone is aware of. What child, in one way or another, hasn't heard the infectious melody lines and bright, refreshing arpeggios that can come out of that mysterious thing that sits in their grandparents' house? It's scary to attempt magic on a legend like that.
Despite all the daunting aspects of the grand instrument, the piano, like I said, is easily the most satisfying instrument I've ever played. As a child, it's exciting to sit down in front of those 88 black and white keys, even if it took a little coaxing to get to that point. Unlike, say, an oboe or a viola, a piano can sound magical to anyone who attempts it. This is not only a motivating characteristic, but it can kindle a love for music in a child early on.
When I was little, I always wanted to play my newest learned piece for my music class at school, and I could often be found performing for dinner guests. Growing up learning the piano allows me to have a stronger sense of music theory even if it is something I never took formal classes for or spent lots of time on. Like a sheet of graph paper for math, the piano is the perfect instrument for understanding theory—it's all laid out for you. Because so many composers write for the piano, I learned about key composers and styles of music at a younger age due to my attraction to anything containing piano.
I learned about the importance of storytelling in pieces since the piano so often is a solo instrument. If I ever want to pursue a career in composition, I have already learned the fundamental instrument! And, even though my devotion for music was kindled by my local music community and my own venturing greatly, the emotions that are brought out so naturally by playing the piano most definitely planted the seed of loving music.
So what about those composers and professional pianists? Well, for them, the piano serves as a source of motivation. Composers, you can conquer the all mighty beast. Though scary at first, it probably feels like finishing a marathon when a piano piece is done being written! As for pianists, we just have to remind ourselves why we love playing piano--for the music. We are the ultimate accompanist, and despite the scarce amount of solo positions out there, there will always be an open position for a piano in a chamber ensemble.
Plus, there's nothing that will ever stop us playing. I was sitting at my little 6 foot the other day, thinking about all the man-made politics that surround music, when I played a chord, sustained it, and stuck my head over the fallboard and near the pegs. I felt the vibrations of the clear sound in my skull, pulled my head out and thought, "That all comes from this?" Maybe all that stress really isn't necessary.
So, perhaps that same musician is getting a little sleepy. He drinks his nightly cup of coffee, brushes his teeth, and gets into his pajamas. He turns off the lights and climbs into bed. He goes to sleep, and in his dreams is that beautiful, legendary, motivational, and loving piano.
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Samuel L. Jackson was terrified of snakes on a plane. But the tough guy never dealt with an energetic toddler on a five-hour flight to Grandma's house. Now that's scary.
But you don't need to worry. All you need to do is print and save this list. You'll find 50 fabulous ways to pass the time, without annoying fellow passengers or running into TSA restrictions (play-dough, glue sticks and ninja throwing stars are all in the "forbidden" category, no matter how much your toddler may enjoy them at home).
Pick your favorite lightweight, no-fuss options from the following list. Go ahead, have a good time on the plane. They aren't charging you for that—yet.
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5. Spin string through different farm animals with lacing boards.
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8. Retell a fairy-tale story with finger puppets, like the Three Little Pigs.
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9. Make necklaces with paper clips, and add beads for more silly pizzazz.
10. Surprise your child with new lift-the-flap board books, like this fun book set.
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12. Keep little fingers busy with some Moon Sand.
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13. Play dress-up on the plane with a small bag of old necklaces, bracelets, scarves and sunglasses.
14. Encourage dress-yourself skills with a zipper, snaps, and Velcro sewn onto denim, or bring along an educational toy like the Melissa & Doug Teddy Wear.
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16. Go fishing with a stick, string and dowel. Create "fish" out of Post-it notes.
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20. String Cheerios on dental floss—a necklace you can eat after you make it!
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21. Color (mess free!) with the a Color Wonder art set.
22. Create scenes with stamps, a stamp pad and paper, such as with these Melissa & Doug pet stamps.
- Amazon.com
23. Load a new app on the iPhone.
24. Use learning chopsticks to pick up cotton balls and small toys.
- keepsmesmiling.com
25. Drive toy trucks on a travel activity tray.
26. Arm yourself with lots of options with My Busy Kit, a mom-made tote stuffed with activities, including markers, tape, quiet toys and lacing puzzles.
- Amazon.com
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29. Create a colorful collage with magazines; just snip out letters, animals and faces and connect with tape.
30. Cause a giggle fit with a wind-up seal or dancing robot from California Creations.
- Amazon.com
31. Create dot art using Do-A-Dot Art Dot Markers.
32. Listen to favorite audiobooks or storyteller's yarns, like those offered by audible.com.
- Amazon.com
33. Color your own carry-on backpack with fabric markers and a canvas backpack.
34. Transform your angel into a (temporary) rock star with rub-on tattoos. Count slowly as you wait for the tat to transfer.
- Amazon.com
35. Make mazes and spell names with a Travel Magna Doodle.
36. Perform magic with Invisible Ink coloring books, like this Marvel Heroes one.
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37. Cook up a play campsite for a favorite doll with what's on hand or what you can score from the airline attendant—napkin tent, coffee stirrer firepit etc.
38. Create a sculpture with bathroom supplies, like cotton balls, Q-tips, tissues and tape.
- Amazon.com
39. Co-author a book: Write down your child's dictated story on a pre-stapled stack of paper, and ask him to supply the illustrations.
40. Toy with portable activity kits, like this no-sew stuffed animal kit.
- Schleich
41. Fold origami paper into cranes and caterpillars. Print pages from the site Origami Club for simple-to-follow directions.
42. Set up a safari scene with miniature plastic animals, like those from Schleich.
- Amazon.com
43. Assemble a small travel puzzle, but keep track of dropped pieces.
44. Get out a portable, plane-friendly game like Tile Lock Scrabble or Bananagrams.
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45. Take getting-there shots for the scrapbook with an instant camera.
46. Create 3-D sculptures with Wikki Stix or pipe cleaners.
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47. Make a bouncing ball out of three bags of rubber bands.
48. Spy on row 25 with a magnifying glass, binoculars and a notebook.
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49. Bungee toys off of the tray table or arm rest with elastic tape.
50. Bring the Nintendo Switch so you can have five minutes of quiet with a magazine.


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I got this short reply from dear friend Dr. Ahmed Abdel Kawi to the open letter Egyptian Chronicles got from Ethiopia and published on this blog. Abdel Kawi's reply is short and is addressing specific points.
Dear Sir
Thank you for your letter. Regarding first myth:please calculate total annual water income of Ethiopia and the annual income of Egypt,you will find that water input to your country is much than Egypt.Please don't describe situation as if Egypt is depriving Ethiopia from water. Regarding second myth,let's leave it to the law experts to solve,we are taking actions aiming to solve such issue. Regarding third myth,we are afraid that after building the dam,some one may destroy it,the water flowing will reach Egypt within a month and destroy our dam,thus ending in flooding Egypt. Finally dear sir we hope to negotiate with your people for best interest of our countries.
I have also to comment and say that if we want to reach to Win-Win situation then we have to forget our nationalist chauvinism. Also if we want to act in a mature way , we have to listen to the experts and their decisions as a start for true negotiations.
We do not have problem with dams on the Nile contrary to what is being portrayed in the Ethiopian media , in fact we agreed and helped African countries like Sudan in previous projects. Our objection on the renaissance dam or to be accurate its current specifications from water capacity as well the material used in its construction. Dr. Ahmed spoke about those two points.
Our objections are not related to our Egyptian dignity heavens forbid but rather are based upon the trilateral International commission to study the effects of the dam's report. This commission included experts and scientists from Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan as well foreign independent experts. I do not ask much when I urge the Ethiopians to check this report and to see our true objections.
The commission said that Ethiopian government did not cooperate as it should disclosing some of the important reports needed. We need those reports in order to make sure that the dam will harm us because according to the data we have got from the Ethiopian government itself it will harm Egypt.
Only yesterday the PM of Egypt admitted the fact that from 5 years we are suffering from Water poverty.
Just look to our map and you will release that Nile is truly our life source. We know very well that we do not own the Nile and we know that for the past 30 years we did not treat our African neighbors in the South as we should or as we used to during the 1960s.
I still believe in negotiations and reaching win-win situation , this is the only way.


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Lindenwood University's 2012-13 Speaker Series will conclude with this year's student choice speaker, actress, neuroscientist, and author Mayim Bialik, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, at the university's Hyland Arena.
The event is free and open to the public. Bialik, initially best known for her lead role in the 1990s NBC sitcom Blossom, is currently one of the stars of the hit CBS show The Big Bang Theory, on which she portrays neuroscientist Amy Farrah Fowler. She has appeared a numerous other projects, such as the film Beaches, Woody Allen's Don't Drink the Water, and HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm. Other recent appearances include recurring roles on Secret Life of the American Teenager and FOX's Til Death. She also portrayed 1960s activist Nancy Kurshan in the 2011 film Chicago 8.
Bialik received her BS in neuroscience and Hebrew and Jewish studies from UCLA in 2000 and earned a PhD in neuroscience in 2007 from UCLA, specializing in obsessive-compulsive disorder in adolescents with Prader-Willi syndrome. She is the celebrity spokesperson for the Holistic Moms Network, a national non-profit organization dedicated to supporting holistic and green parenting and living.
Bialik has two sons, is a certified lactation educator counselor, and is devoted to a lifestyle of attachment parenting, homeschooling, natural family living, and vegan cooking. She is the co-founder and chair of the youth branch of the Jewish Free Loan Association (Genesis) and enjoys speaking on a variety of topics, including her journey to embracing traditional Jewish values. In 2012, she released a book on holistic parenting titled Beyond the Sling.


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Moore, Oklahoma, has had the bad luck of being hit by two highly destructive tornadoes, both in the month of May, 14 years apart.
But the Moore that got struck on Monday is not the same as in 1999. Like a lot of towns across America and in the so-called "Tornado Alley," rapid growth has made it a bigger target, vulnerable to more damage.
The tornado, with winds that may have topped 200 miles per hour, killed at least 24 people and injured hundreds more, with many of the casualties children from two schools that were destroyed.
Local media said the storm was much more destructive than the tornado that laid waste to Moore in May 1999. At the time, that storm was the most destructive in history by insured loss ($1 billion), later eclipsed by two 2011 tornadoes in Joplin, Missouri and Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Between 2000 and 2011, Moore's population grew by about 34 percent to 56,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Over the same time, Oklahoma's population grew 9 percent and the U.S. population grew almost 10 percent.
"Every so often, (a tornado) will hit a city. Sometimes you may get clusters where there are several of those hitting in a given year. Other times you will go years and years without that happening," said Bob Henson of the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
"The U.S. population is growing and more territory is covered by homes and businesses than used to be the case. So the targets are getting larger."
Insurance industry experts call the phenomenon "disaster amnesia." People forget how badly devastated a region has been and focus only on what it can become through rebuilding.
One of the best examples is the Miami-area community of Homestead, all but obliterated by Hurricane Andrew in 1992 but since rebuilt and now doubled in population.
In fact, this was at least the third severe tornado to strike Moore over the last 15 years – a fact scientists called interesting but not indicative of the town being any more susceptible than any place else.
"Oklahoma City is smack in the heart of the most prone area where these conditions come together in the most dangerous way at (this) time of year," said Tim Doggett, senior principal scientist at disaster modeling company AIR Worldwide. "When things happen with some sort of random aspect to them, people look for patterns."
After a record number of twisters in 2011, volume has actually dipped of late. Last year was the first time in at least 20 years that fewer than 1,000 tornadoes touched down in the United States.
"Until the breakout this week, it's been a very quiet year for tornadoes in the United States," said Anthony Del Genio, a climatologist at NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies.
While it can be tempting to wonder whether severe events like this week's tornadoes are part of a bigger pattern, he said, "it's always good to remember that we went through a very quiet period leading up to this."
(For a government map of the most severe tornado strikes since 1950, click here: here)
The German reinsurer Munich Re has estimated tornadoes caused about $40 billion in insured losses in the United States in 2011 and 2012. Since 1980, average thunderstorm losses (including tornadoes) have risen sevenfold.
Though the scope of the damage seems obvious, it will be days before there is any sense of just how much the Moore storm has cost the insurance industry.
One problem is a lack of precision. As good as the science may have become, it remains hard to predict where and when a tornado is likely to hit in future, making it hard for insurers to fully model their exposure.
I really think (insurers) would like to know a much more precise location level … and even in tens of thousands of simulated storm years that's a difficult question to answer," AIR's Doggett said.
Catastrophe bond investors, who have about $1 billion in exposure to U.S. tornado risk, were especially on edge Tuesday. One such bond was wiped out by 2011's record tornado season, putting a chill in that market.
USAA, the insurer that caters to military veterans and their families, said it had been unable to get its team of 120 adjusters into Moore. A spokesman said the company already had more than 350 claims, ranging from hail damage to total loss.
State Farm, the largest home and auto insurer in Oklahoma, said Tuesday it did not yet have claims numbers compiled, as its adjusters have not been able to get close to Moore either. A spokesman told Reuters it had already started receiving calls, though – including from one customer whose only remaining possession in the rubble of their home was a copy of their insurance policy.
(Editing by Mary Milliken and David Gregorio)


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UNION CITY — The Alameda County Coroner's Bureau was performing a thorough search of a creek bed Thursday after a group of teens discovered a partial human skull on Wednesday.
The discovery was made about 4 p.m. Wednesday in Alameda Creek near Nevada Road, just southwest of a cluster of homes off Alvarado-Niles Road and about half a mile from James Logan High School. Dental work had been performed on the teeth, meaning it's unlikely to be from an old Native American burial ground, according to Alameda County Sheriff's Sgt. J.D. Nelson.
About two dozen investigators canvassed the creek bed, which is mostly covered in tall brown marsh grass, on Wednesday. Investigators found many other bones during the search, Nelson said, but many are believed to be animal bones.
Police are controlling access to the popular Alameda Creek Trail from William Cann Park east to Decoto Road until the county forensic team completes a more thorough search and excavation of any other remains, according to Union City police Cmdr. Ben Horner. A county anthropologist is already examining the skull, he added.
Asked if the discovery might be linked to any particular Union City investigation, Horner said the department has very few unsolved missing-person cases. Considering how strong the creek can flow during heavy winter rains, he added, it's possible that water may have taken off a layer of ground soil and exposed the skull.
"It could have been laying there for a long time," Horner said.
Nelson said it appeared that the skull had been in the creek for at least a year.


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Annual Pilgrimage to Ngome of the Sacred Heart Sodality
Just in case you have not heard, our glorious annual pilgrimage to Ngome is all set for 11- 12 March at R450 per person. All are welcome!!!
Please book directly with your Sacred Heart sodality representative in your parish.
To prepare our spirits for this blessed trip, we will be praying a Novena and we encourage you to join us ... even if you are not travelling with us.
Novena Prayer to the five Holy Wounds of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Day 1 - 03 March 2017
Prayer - Lord Jesus, I am so happy to be here with you today, I adore you, my Lord and my God, and give you thanks. This time of prayer is your special gift to me and I am greatful for the great love you have showered on me. As I remember what you have done for me during my life I can only fall on my knees and cry louder and louder with a heart full of Thanksgiving. I place myself before you in an attitude of openness to your love, as I enter into prayer I humbly ask you to fill me with your spirit, that I may welcome your message and live my life in complete surrender to the will of the Father. As I kneel before You on the Cross, most loving Savior of my soul, my conscience reproaches me with having nailed You to that cross with these hands of mine, as often as I have fallen into mortal sin, wearying You with my base ingratitude. My God, perfect and worthy of all my love, because You have graced me with blessings; I cannot now undo my misdeeds, but I loathe them, grieving sincerely for having offended You, who is infinite goodness. And now, kneeling at your feet, I give You thanks, and ask for your pardon and with my heart and lips, I say: To The Holy Wound of the left foot of my Jesus, I adore you; O Jesus, for the most bitter pain which you suffered and still do to this day. I thank you for the love when you suffered to redeem me from sin, the pain and suffering you endured. I offer to the Eternal Father the pain and love of your most holy humanity, in atonement for my sins, all of which I detest with sincere and bitter contrition. O God, Who by the Passion of your only begotten Son, and by the shedding of His Precious Blood through His five wounds, did restore human nature when it was lost by sin; grant to us, we beseech You, (Mention Your Intentions)
And that we who venerate on earth the Wounds suffered by Him, may be found worthy to obtain in heaven the fruits of that same Most Precious Blood. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
And now we turn to the Father, using the prayer that the Lord Jesus himself taught us:
Our Father........ Glory Be to the Father infinite Mercy, and to the Son infinite Mercy, and to the Holy Spirit infinite Mercy through the most Merciful Hearts of Jesus and Mary. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end Amen. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.


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April 19, 2011
young & tragic
Been thinking a lot lately about mah gurl Laura Palmer as I've been going through Twin Peaks with my hands half covering my eyes. Made a real life moodboard on my shelf, with LP and vomit pink on my mind.
I bought the bible thing at the Salvation Army and had to explain to my mom that I was still a practicing Jew and simply desired living a life as aesthetically close to The Virgin Suicides as possible. Then I laughed and cried simultaneously at how much I am living Tumblr in real life and obediently chomped on my matzah. Happy Passover, fellow chosen ones!
1. Laura Palmer's Prom - You Say Party! We Say Die!
2. Miss World - Hole
3. Behind Blue Eyes - The Who
4. Suicide Blonde - The Weepies
5. Teenage Whore - Hole
6. Criminal - Fiona Apple
7. So Far Away - Carole King
8. Little Trouble Girl - Sonic Youth
9. Young & Tragic - Dead Man's Bones


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President Welcomes Honor Scholars
by Jim Amidon
March 18, 2011
Honors Weekend More Than Scholarships
Proclaiming the weekend to be one of the genuine highlights of the year at Wabash College, President Pat White kicked off the 118th Honor Scholarship Weekend with a rousing welcome to a standing room only crowd in the Pioneer Chapel.
"This is one of the highlights of the year at Wabash, for today we get a glimpse of our future," the President said.
"If tradition holds, about two-thirds of you will be seated in this Chapel when I ring you in to the Class of 2015 next August."
The President urged the 400 high school students on campus taking merit-based scholarship exams to ask two important questions during their visit: Is Wabash right for me? Am I right for Wabash?
"There is no single, one way to be a Wabash man," said President White, before suggesting many of the traits that most Wabash men have in common. "Wabash men share a maturity, a capacity for leadership, a respect for the College, and have confidence in themselves."
See pictures of Honor Scholarship Weekend here.
Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Steve Klein served as master of ceremonies for the Welcome Program, which included remarks from Student Body President Steve Henke, Independent Men's Association President Rudy Altergott, and Inter-Fraternity Council President Jake Moore.
"Our students play the largest role in the weekend, planning events to give you a sense of what life at Wabash is really like," Dean Klein said.
Henke told the high school seniors and their families how he became interested in Wabash. He said alumnus Jon Pactor approached him, but unlike most people, Pactor seemed to have a genuine interest in him.
"Mr. Pactor asked me tough questions as a way to get to know me; to see if I had the intellectual appetite for Wabash," Henke said, before adding, "Here at Wabash, we treat you like the men you are."
Altergott and Moore, while representing the IMA and IFC respectively, had a common theme. "There are significant differences between living in residence halls or fraternity houses," said Altergott, "but we are all Wabash men."
Moore echoed the theme when he said, "I want to stress one thing: Students at Wabash College are Wabash men, first and foremost."
As he has done throughout the recruitment process for the Class of 2015, President White reminded the high school seniors that Wabash will take them seriously — as men with ability and with dreams.
"I'll say it again: Gentlemen, you do not know how good you are and you have no idea of what you can become. You are here today because you want more out of your life… Wabash will challenge you to greatness. Wabash will take you and your life seriously. Wabash will challenge you to see something more. At Wabash, you will learn your voice."
President White detailed all of the ways Wabash men have distinguished themselves this year — from All-America performances in cross country and wrestling, to immersion trips to all parts of the world, to the Society of Physics Students' demonstration this week, which attracted several hundred school children. "They demonstrated that science is cool," he said.
And coming back to the two questions he posed to the students at the start, President White said, "I'm excited to ring you in next fall because I know Wabash will change your life. But I'm more excited because I know you will change Wabash College.
"Come to Wabash… You will find here a college like none other in the world, a college that will take you seriously and help you to become a hero in your own life."
Wabash College
301 W Wabash Ave Crawfordsville, IN 47933 765.361.6100


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Join the Association for Art Museum Curators (AAMC) Foundation for the next in their In-Conversation series, to be held in Chicago. The program, Behind the Career Curtain, will address the various approaches and strategies art professionals have taken in creating, maintaining, and achieving a rewarding career in the visual arts world.
Together four prominent art leaders will elaborate on their own experiences, as well as education tracks, expectations, best practices in the job searching and hiring, and the struggles of balancing the demands of an all-encompassing career field. The discussion features Katelijne de Backer, Director, PULSE Art Fair; Lisa Corrin, Ellen Philips Katz, Director, The Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University; Madhuvanti Ghose, Alsdorf Associate Curator of Indian, Southeast Asian, Himalayan, and Islamic Art, The Art Institute of Chicago; Vice President of Governance & Nominating, Board of Trustees, AAMC & AAMC Foundation; and Sarah Herda, Director, Graham Foundation. Following the discussion, the audience and speakers will continue the conversation at a brief reception.
The program will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, 6:30 to 9pm. Hosted by Christie's, the event will take place at their offices and at the John Hancock Center, and is organized by the AAMC Foundation.
This is a ticketed event with limited seating. Pre-registration is required. For additional information about the In-Conversation series, please visit the AAMC website.


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Monday, January 21, 2013
Carrot Apple Curry Soup Recipe
For the past few weeks I've had this soup swirling through my thoughts. I've been trying to eat a lot more vegetable based meals lately. My tummy hasn't been super happy with meat proteins the past few weeks, I'm not sure why (no, no kids on the way, you don't have to ask!) I just have times when my body craves more vegetables and other times I crave more protein. Right now though, veggies are the bee's knees.
I am a comfort food junkie. I love mashed potatoes... mac and cheese... baked beans... anything creamy and warm, and I love pureed soups. Michael isn't such a huge fan of them, he thinks they resemble an adult version of baby food. And maybe he's right, who knows... but what can I say I love them.
This soup is so incredibly simple and consists of only a handful of ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. It cooks in about 25 minutes and it makes enough for several meals. I kind of see this as an "orange" version of my favorite green soup. Ha! Did you notice when I posted that soup? Last January! Apparently my body craves veggies in January!
I added a very tiny amount of curry seasoning to this soup. I haven't always been a fan of Indian curries and I only like it in very small amounts... but in this creamy soup it really works.
Simple Carrot Apple Curry Soup
free of gluten/dairy/soy/grains/eggs/sugar
created by carrie of gingerlemongirl.com
printer-friendly version
1 medium sweet onion, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
1 teaspoon curry seasoning (I used Victoria's Gourmet)
5 medium carrots, peeled and diced
5-6 cups filtered water
salt and pepper, to taste
In a large dutch oven heat olive oil over medium heat until sizzling. Add diced onions, apples, and curry seasoning and cook on medium heat for 5-8 minutes, stirring constantly until onions are translucent and have softened. Add carrots and continue to cook for another 5-6 minutes until carrots begin to soften. Add 5-6 cups of water, depending on how thin or thick you prefer the soup. Cover and cook over medium low heat for about 20 additional minutes, until carrots and apples are fully cooked through and soft. Add salt and pepper to taste. Allow soup to cool for several minutes and then puree in small batches in a high-powered blender or use an immersion blender. Serve soup with a swirl of coconut milk and a dash of cinnamon over each bowl.
Iris of The Daily Dietribe has started a Monday blogging event called "Five Ingredients" -- which this recipe 7 ingredients, I think it still fits the bill as quick and easy and really delicious and healthy! Go check out all the other amazing recipes in Iris' roundup today!
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Totally fits! Olive oil, salt and pepper, water...so don't count! :) Thank you for linking up! I LOVE this type of soup.ReplyDelete
This looks great, and I am also in a veggie mood right now. I think I could eat this every day for a week. It sound simple and looks delicious. Strangely enough, I eat more vegetables in the winter than summer, and I love soups. Thanks for the recipeReplyDelete
This sounds light and refreshing, just the kind of soups we've been having during our cleanse -- gonna add this one to the list!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 26, 2013 at 4:15 PM
This tastes Soooooo good. I had it with breakfast and I'm having it again for lunch. When it's cooking, it doesn't look like it will thicken enough, but when blended, it gets just right. I added extra turmeric, because I'm trying to eat more of it.ReplyDelete
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JACKSON, Tenn. – The Lipscomb men's golf team struggled in the first two tournaments of the spring, but this week in Jackson, the Bisons found their stroke.
After leading at the conclusion of the first two rounds, Lipscomb increased its stroke lead and was crowned champion of the Grover Page Classic with a three-round total of 856 (285, 282, 289).
"It was a great two days," Lipscomb head coach and Director of Golf Will Brewer said. "One of the things I really appreciate is that the guys really want to learn and improve. They want to get better and challenge for championships.
"If you have that in your program, then you have an opportunity to do something really special. We are getting closer and closer with each tournament."
Four Bisons finished inside the top 8, including the overall medalist Caston Roberts.
Roberts finished the 54-hole event at 7-under par with a 209, five strokes better than any other player. He shot 70-68 on Monday before firing 71 to cap off his individual victory.
"Caston stays within the moment better than anybody on our team," said Brewer. "The team sees that and he is helping our young team in that aspect. A lot of talent is beginning to come out of him."
Sydney Chung's 214 placed him in a tie for second. Chung played consistently with a pair of 71s and a 72 (minus-2).
"It is exciting seeing these guys growing and getting better," Brewer said. "They just need to continue down this path in the last few tournaments and into the conference championship."
Stoney Crouch and Paul Klein-Kracht each finished tied for eighth with a 217 (+1). After getting his first-career top-20 finish at Pepperdine, Crouch's 76-69-72 gave him his first-career top-10 finish.
Klein-Kracht opened with a 69-73 on Monday, before closing with 75 on Tuesday.
Senior Dustin Wilder shot 75-77-76 for a 228. Wilder finished tied for 39th overall.
Ryan Terry finished in a tie for 35th, but was the sixth best individual with a three-round total of 227. He carded rounds of 77-75-75.
"To put it in perspective, the last three tournaments, we were matching up against top 50 and top 100 teams," Brewer said. "We weren't quite ready and prepared for that.
"But today, a win is a win and however you compare the results, today helps our confidence. We have players that really want to compete."
Lipscomb will hit the links for the First Tee Collegiate Classic on March 24-25 in Little Rock, Ark., hosted by the University of Arkansas Little Rock.