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Chapter V
Four eventful things happened in the course of the winter. Bert and Mary got married and rented a cottage in the neighborhood three blocks away. Billy's wages were cut, along with the wages of all the teamsters in Oakland. Billy took up shaving with a safety razor. And, finally, Saxon was proven a false prophet and Sarah a true one.
Saxon made up her mind, beyond any doubt, ere she confided the news to Billy. At first, while still suspecting, she had felt a frightened sinking of the heart and fear of the unknown and unexperienced. Then had come economic fear, as she contemplated the increased expense entailed. But by the time she had made surety doubly sure, all was swept away before a wave of passionate gladness. HERS AND BILLY'S! The phrase was continually in her mind, and each recurrent thought of it brought an actual physical pleasure-pang to her heart.
The night she told the news to Billy, he withheld his own news of the wage-cut, and joined with her in welcoming the little one.
"What'll we do? Go to the theater to celebrate?" he asked, relaxing the pressure of his embrace so that she might speak. "Or suppose we stay in, just you and me, and ... and the three of us?"
"Stay in," was her verdict. "I just want you to hold me, and hold me, and hold me."
"That's what I wanted, too, only I wasn't sure, after bein' in the house all day, maybe you'd want to go out."
There was frost in the air, and Billy brought the Morris chair in by the kitchen stove. She lay cuddled in his arms, her head on his shoulder, his cheek against her hair.
"We didn't make no mistake in our lightning marriage with only a week's courtin'," he reflected aloud. "Why, Saxon, we've been courtin' ever since just the same. And now . . . my God, Saxon, it's too wonderful to be true. Think of it! Ourn! The three of us! The little rascal! I bet he's goin' to he a boy. An' won't I learn 'm to put up his fists an' take care of himself! An' swimmin' too. If he don't know how to swim by the time he's six..."
"And if HE'S a girl?"
"SHE'S goin' to he a boy," Billy retorted, joining in the playful misuse of pronouns.
And both laughed and kissed, and sighed with content. "I'm goin' to turn pincher, now," he announced, after quite an interval of meditation. "No more drinks with the boys. It's me for the water wagon. And I'm goin' to ease down on smokes. Huh! Don't see why I can't roll my own cigarettes. They're ten times cheaper'n tailor- mades. An' I can grow a beard. The amount of money the barbers get out of a fellow in a year would keep a baby."
"Just you let your beard grow, Mister Roberts, and I'll get a divorce," Saxon threatened. "You're just too handsome and strong with a smooth face. I love your face too much to have it covered up.--Oh, you dear! you dear! Billy, I never knew what happiness was until I came to live with you."
"Nor me neither."
"And it's always going to be so?"
"You can just bet," he assured her.
"I thought I was going to he happy married," she went on; "but I never dreamed it would be like this." She turned her head on his shoulder and kissed his cheek. "Billy, it isn't happiness. It's heaven."
And Billy resolutely kept undivulged the cut in wages. Not until two weeks later, when it went into effect, and he poured the diminished sum into her lap, did he break it to her. The next day, Bert and Mary, already a month married, had Sunday dinner with them, and the matter came up for discussion. Bert was particularly pessmistic, and muttered dark hints of an impending strike in the railroad shops.
"If you'd all shut your traps, it'd be all right," Mary criticized. "These union agitators get the railroad sore. They give me the cramp, the way they butt in an' stir up trouble. If I was boss I'd cut the wages of any man that listened to them."
"Yet you belonged to the laundry workers' union," Saxon rebuked gently.
"Because I had to or I wouldn't a-got work. An' much good it ever done me."
"But look at Billy," Bert argued "The teamsters ain't ben sayin' a word, not a peep, an' everything lovely, and then, bang, right in the neck, a ten per cent cut. Oh, hell, what chance have we got? We lose. There's nothin' left for us in this country we've made and our fathers an' mothers before us. We're all shot to pieces. We Can see our finish--we, the old stock, the children of the white people that broke away from England an' licked the tar outa her, that freed the slaves, an' fought the Indians, 'an made the West! Any gink with half an eye can see it comin'."
"But what are we going to do about it?" Saxon questioned anxiously.
"Fight. That's all. The country's in the hands of a gang of robbers. Look at the Southern Pacific. It runs California."
"Aw, rats, Bert," Billy interrupted. "You're takin' through your lid. No railroad can ran the government of California."
"You're a bonehead," Bert sneered. "And some day, when it's too late, you an' all the other boneheads'll realize the fact. Rotten? I tell you it stinks. Why, there ain't a man who wants to go to state legislature but has to make a trip to San Francisco, an' go into the S. P. offices, an' take his hat off, an' humbly ask permission. Why, the governors of California has been railroad governors since before you and I was born. Huh! You can't tell me. We're finished. We're licked to a frazzle. But it'd do my heart good to help string up some of the dirty thieves before I passed out. D'ye know what we are?--we old white stock that fought in the wars, an' broke the land, an' made all this? I'll tell you. We're the last of the Mohegans."
"He scares me to death, he's so violent," Mary said with unconcealed hostility. "If he don't quit shootin' off his mouth he'll get fired from the shops. And then what'll we do? He don't consider me. But I can tell you one thing all right, all right. I'll not go back to the laundry." She held her right hand up and spoke with the solemnity of an oath. "Not so's you can see it. Never again for yours truly."
"Oh, I know what you're drivin' at," Bert said with asperity. "An' all I can tell you is, livin' or dead, in a job or out, no matter what happens to me, if you will lead that way, you will, an' there's nothin' else to it."
"I guess I kept straight before I met you," she came back with a toss of the head. "And I kept straight after I met you, which is going some if anybody should ask you."
Hot words were on Bert's tongue, but Saxon intervened and brought about peace. She was concerned over the outcome of their marriage. Both were highstrung, both were quick and irritable, and their continual clashes did not augur well for their future.
The safety razor was a great achievement for Saxon. Privily she conferred with a clerk she knew in Pierce's hardware store and made the purchase. On Sunday morning, after breakfast, when Billy was starting to go to the barber shop, she led him into the bedroom, whisked a towel aside, and revealed the razor box, shaving mug, soap, brush, and lather all ready. Billy recoiled, then came back to make curious investigation. He gazed pityingly at the safety razor.
"Huh! Call that a man's tool!"
"It'll do the work," she said. "It does it for thousands of men every day."
But Billy shook his head and backed away.
"You shave three times a week," she urged. "That's forty-five cents. Call it half a dollar, and there are fifty-two weeks in the year. Twenty-six dollars a year just for shaving. Come on, dear, and try it. Lots of men swear by it."
He shook his head mutinously, and the cloudy deeps of his eyes grew more cloudy. She loved that sullen handsomeness that made him look so boyish, and, laughing and kissing him, she forced him into a chair, got off his coat, and unbuttoned shirt and undershirt and turned them in.
Threatening him with, "If you open your mouth to kick I'll shove it in," she coated his face with lather.
"Wait a minute," she checked him, as he reached desperately for the razor. "I've been watching the barbers from the sidewalk. This is what they do after the lather is on."
And thereupon she proceeded to rub the lather in with her fingers.
"There," she said, when she had coated his face a second time. "You're ready to begin. Only remember, I'm not always going to do this for you. I'm just breaking you in, you see."
With great outward show of rebellion, half genuine, half facetious, he made several tentative scrapes with the razor. He winced violently, and violently exclaimed:
"Holy jumping Jehosaphat!"
He examined his face in the glass, and a streak of blood showed in the midst of the lather.
"Cut!--by a safety razor, by God! Sure, men swear by it. Can't blame 'em. Cut! By a safety!"
"But wait a second," Saxon pleaded. "They have to be regulated. The clerk told me. See those little screws. There ... That's it
.. turn them around."
Again Billy applied the blade to his face. After a couple of scrapes, be looked at himself closely in the mirror, grinned, and went on shaving. With swiftness and dexterity he scraped his face clean of lather. Saxon clapped her hands.
"Fine," Billy approved. "Great! Here. Give me your hand. See what a good job it made."
He started to rub her hand against his cheek. Saxon jerked away with a little cry of disappointment, then examined him closely.
"It hasn't shaved at all," she said.
"It's a fake, that's what it is. It cuts the hide, but not the hair. Me for the barber."
But Saxon was persistent.
"You haven't given it a fair trial yet. It was regulated too much. Let me try my hand at it. There, that's it, betwixt and between. Now, lather again and try it."
This time the unmistakable sand-papery sound of hair-severing could he heard.
"How is it?" she fluttered anxiously.
"It gets the--ouch!--hair," Billy grunted, frowning and making faces. "But it--gee!--say!--ouch!--pulls like Sam Hill."
"Stay with it," she encouraged. "Don't give up the ship, big Injun with a scalplock. Remember what Bert says and be the last of the Mohegans."
At the end of fifteen minutes he rinsed his face and dried it, sighing with relief.
"It's a shave, in a fashion, Saxon, but I can't say I'm stuck on it. It takes out the nerve. I'm as weak as a cat."
He groaned with sudden discovery of fresh misfortune.
"What's the matter now?" she asked.
"The back of my neck--how can I shave the back of my neck? I'll have to pay a barber to do it."
Saxon's consternation was tragic, but it only lasted a moment. She took the brush in her hand.
"Sit down, Billy."
"What?--you?" he demanded indignantly.
"Yes; me. If any barber is good enough to shave your neck, and then I am, too."
Billy moaned and groaned in the abjectness of humility and surrender, and let her have her way.
"There, and a good job," she informed him when she had finished. "As easy as falling off a log. And besides, it means twenty-six dollars a year. And you'll buy the crib, the baby buggy, the pinning blankets, and lots and lots of things with it. Now sit still a minute longer."
She rinsed and dried the back of his neck and dusted it with talcum powder.
"You're as sweet as a clean little baby, Billy Boy."
The unexpected and lingering impact of her lips on the back of his neck made him writhe with mingled feelings not all unpleasant.
Two days later, though vowing in the intervening time to have nothing further to do with the instrument of the devil, he permitted Saxon to assist him to a second shave. This time it went easier.
"It ain't so bad," he admitted. "I'm gettin' the hang of it. It's all in the regulating. You can shave as close as you want an' no more close than you want. Barbers can't do that. Every once an' awhile they get my face sore."
The third shave was an unqualified success, and the culminating bliss was reached when Saxon presented him with a bottle of witch hazel. After that he began active proselyting. He could not wait a visit from Bert, but carried the paraphernalia to the latter's house to demonstrate.
"We've ben boobs all these years, Bert, runnin' the chances of barber's itch an' everything. Look at this, eh? See her take hold. Smooth as silk. Just as easy... There! Six minutes by the clock. Can you beat it? When I get my hand in, I can do it in three. It works in the dark. It works under water. You couldn't cut yourself if you tried. And it saves twenty-six dollars a year. Saxon figured it out, and she's a wonder, I tell you."Next


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The Big Bang Theory Guess the quote hangman game!! XD
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The technique, which is announced in the Monday, June 13 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could help scientists discover new drugs and learn to what extent some RNA molecules help control the blueprint of life.
"The standard assumption has been that DNA encoding for proteins was the sole actor to control the blueprint for all of life," said Philippe Cluzel, an Assistant Professor in Physics at the University of Chicago. "After announcing the completion of the human genome, biologists have realized that the DNA sequence wasn't enough to explain the observed complexity of biological function."
Cluzel, a biophysicist, co-authored the PNAS article with Thuc Le, Sebastien Harlepp, Calin Guet, Kimberly Dittmar, Thierry Emonet and Tao Pan, all of the University of Chicago. Their research was funded by the National Institutes of Health and the University of Chicago's Materials Research Center for Science and Engineering and the Institute for Biophysical Dynamics.
Cluzel compares the unaccounted-for complexity of biological function today to the situation 20 years ago in astronomy, when scientists realized that the celestial objects visible to them did not contain enough gravity to explain the motion of galaxies. "They proposed the hypothesis that the motion of galaxies is affected by the presence of invisible matter called 'dark matter,'" Cluzel said.
In recent years, astronomers have rushed to design experiments that might help them determine what dark matter is made of. "RNA molecules could be called the 'dark matter' of biology," Cluzel said.
Biologists have long known that RNA serves as an important intermediary between DNA and the factories throughout the cell that produce proteins. Some biologists have recently begun to identify families of RNA molecules that also play a major role in determining when and how genes are turned on and off, but they have lacked the ability to monitor action of these molecules as it happens within a single living cell.
Now Cluzel and his associates, using a technique called fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS), have shown how to monitor the link between RNA synthesis and promoters-small pieces of DNA that turn genes on and off-in a living cell.
"Because RNA molecules are intrinsically unstable, it has been extremely challenging to measure and characterize the mode of action of RNA molecules within a living cell," Cluzel said.
The techniques previously used to study RNA required killing and breaking up a cell in order to extract an RNA molecule. With those techniques, "one cannot detect in real time the underlying dynamics of RNA synthesis associated with cellular activities," he said. But the scientists in his laboratory have found a way around this with a technique called fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS).
First, they use an RNA molecule that will bind to a protein called MS2. This MS2 protein also is fused to a green fluorescent protein that a laser can detect within a microscopically small volume.
In the absence of RNA, the MS2 fused to the fluorescent protein moves rapidly. But when bound to RNA, the fused proteins move more slowly. From the speed of motion, "we can infer the concentration of RNA present inside the detection volume and a single living cell," said Thuc Le, a graduate student in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and the lead author of the PNAS paper.
This new technique will now facilitate research that may reveal how RNA molecules, like proteins, turn genes on and off, Cluzel said.


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The 2010 Ridley X-Night | Bike 1 Complete!
OK, 'cross fans! Bike 1 is done! The BCS crew helped with this first 2010 Ridley X-Night like a true team. Mike D on the tire gluing, Dwayne on the main build and Jeremiah on the finish, carbon cutting, etc. All said and done: 17.01 lbs! Boing! Awesome and an absolutely perfect fit. The team did a phenomenal job. Bike 2 is waiting in the wings for its build. Double boing!
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Like buttah, baby. DT Hugi 240's, DT 14/15g spokes on Mavic Reflex tubular rims with Challenge Fango 34's glued up all nice-like.
A close up of the FSA headset hardware.
SRAM Red and Force mixuture. Stay tuned for 2010 SRAM Force bits!
A close up of the seat mast hardware. I cut roughly 40mm of carbon. The hardware you see here comes with a set of shims of varying thickness to dial in the height exactly right. And if the need to sell the bike is required, you can essentially use these shims to build back 'up' all the carbon you may have cut off.
SRAM Red levers and TRP EuroX Magnesium brakes.
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I just got back from an amazing trip to the Windy City (Chicago). Believe it or not, I actually went to Chicago for a class trip on behalf of one of my finance courses, BUSFIN 824 – The Stock Market. It is also known as the Student Investment Management (SIM) course, and it is one of the few classes in the country that puts millions of (real) dollars in the hands of student investment managers. As a class, we are responsible for managing about $22 million, currently, of the Ohio State Endowment Fund that has been allocated to the class specific SIM Portfolio. Each student in the course is responsible for monitoring one stock in the portfolio over the duration of the quarter, and at the end of the quarter, we must decide as a class on whether to buy, sell, or hold our positions in these various stocks. For example, I have been closely monitoring our position in MasterCard (MA) over this quarter and am currently in the process of writing my final report and making a final recommendation on how to change our position in MA.
These final reports are another interesting opportunity of this course in that all of the students' reports are considered for the "Rosenfield Family Prize" at the end of the quarter. The student with the best report is awarded $2,000 and there is a $500 runner-up award to the next best report in the class. Like any good Fisher MAcc student, I enjoy submitting a good quality report just for the sake of trying my best… but $2,000 is not a bad additional motivator.
Now back to this class trip. The SIM class actually pays for the flight to Chicago (or New York, depending on the quarter). Our trip consisted of several meetings with some higher-up individuals in various finance-focused organizations throughout Chicago, including: GEM Realty Capital, Mesirow Financial, Oak Ridge Investments, and Goldman Sachs. We met with either former OSU alumni or people with ties to Ohio at each of these firms, and they shared their varying experiences and advice. We also had the great opportunity of visiting the famous Chicago Board Options Exchange, and we even had a chance to see the trading floor.
Overall it was a great and unforgettable trip to Chicago, and I just want to say thank you to all the individuals who took the time to meet with us. For any soon-to-be MAcc students reading this, I would highly recommend taking the SIM class. Keep in mind that it is a Finance MBA course, but even for those students with just an overall curiosity about the world of finance, this has been a great course. (Successful completion of the course counts as a non accounting elective toward the MAcc degree.) For more information, check out the course website here.


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Snooker cues up China opportunity
While none of the four Chinese players in the main draw at the World Snooker Championships has made it through to the quarter-finals, it's clear that snooker is developing rapidly in the Chinese market. Other sports will want to learn from this success but may find it difficult to replicate the specific attributes which have benefited snooker.
According to a Chinese journalist quoted by the BBC, 15 TV channels are showing the World Championships in China and there are now between 500 and 1,000 clubs in Beijing alone. Increasing numbers of Chinese fans have also been evident in the crowd in Sheffield.
The top-ranked Chinese player is Ding Junhui who is currently tenth but has previously been as high as fourth. He reached the semi-finals last year and had been considered one of the favourites for 2012 until he lost out in the first round. Although he has been based in Sheffield for some years, the younger contingent of Chinese players now making their mark have spent most of their junior years competing in China.
Just a couple of days ago, it was announced that a new tournament would be held later this year in China with the third largest prize money of any snooker event. With several ranking tournaments now scheduled in China, the sport seems to be determined to make the most of local interest.
So why has snooker made such progress when attempts by some other sports to develop in China seem to have faltered?
- Most importantly, snooker had no choice but to embrace the Chinese opportunity. When Barry Hearn took control of the sport in 2010, revenue and interest had been fading for a number of years. The emergence of Ding Junhui and other Chinese players presented a clear opportunity to host more events in China and to offer players wild card entries to tournaments
- Role models count for a lot. Numerous Chinese players and their families have seen Ding on TV and evidently invested significant amounts of time and money to compete on the Asian circuit with a view to reaching the highest level
- Facilities are not too expensive or complex to set up and an indoor sport which takes up limited space is an attractive leisure option in a big city with a harsh climate, such as Beijing
- Snooker provides cheap and (for fans like me) compelling television content enabling World Snooker and regional federations to screen plenty of hours of coverage to TV stations in China as well as numerous other countries, particularly through Eurosport
It would be no surprise to see a Chinese world champion soon but it won't be in 2012. Belgian teenager Luca Brecel is also a hot prospect for the future. British players such as Judd Trump, losing finalist last year, should take their opportunity while they can.


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Historical Data
After the agents for viral hepatitis A and B were identified in the 60s and 70s it was evident that there was a group of hepatitides caused by some other virus which would infect by blood and would be ultrafiltrable. This elusive virus was called " non-A, non-B". It took 20 years to demonstrate its existence by nucleic acid analysis and still in 1996 we cannot see it with electron microscopy The reason is that its concentration in the blood is very low, probably 1-10 virions per ml.
It took 5-6 years of work to extract it from infected patients by a group of investigators in California (USA),(Choo et al, Science 244:359-361,1989). The serum was concentrated into a pellet. RNA was extracted from this pellet and its complimentary DNA (cDNA) placed into the genome of E. Coli. Numerous clones of this organism were tested by Enzymatic Immuno Assay technique (EIA) against the serum of patients convalescent of non-A non-B hepatitis until one clone was found producing a small protein that reacted with IgG from the serum of these patients.. The reacting antigen was called c-100 and the infective agent, Hepatitis C Virus (HCV).
The virus contains a single-stranded genome of RNA with approximately 10,000 nucleotides, a capsid, a matrix and an envelope. It encodes a single polyprotein precursor which is fragmented in 3 structural (C, E1, E2) and in 4-6 non structural proteins (NS1, NS2, NS3, NS4, NS5) forming the following antigens: c100, c22, c33, c300, 5-1-1 Other components are proteases, RNA polymerase and transcriptases, not reverse transcriptase. We don't know the structure of the HCV because the virus has not been seen yet with the electron microscope due to the very scarce concentration of viral particles in the blood and tissues. Probably only 1-10 virions per ml are present in the blood. HCV appears to be similar to flaviviruses which produce only acute illnesses especially in animals, the prototype being yellow fever virus. HCV does not integrate into host DNA like Hepatitis B virus. HCV has very high mutation rate producing many similar species. This variation accounts for resistance to antibodies.
The transmission is by contaminated blood and blood products. Before screening was available, 90% of post-transfusion hepatitis was due to Hepatitis C, now only 5%. Practically all hemophiliacs were infected. It is rarely or not at all sexually transmitted especially among monogamous partners. Hepatitis C carriers should not donate blood , organs or semen. Maternal-infant transmission is low.
Clinical Course
Incubation period is 2-26 (mean. 7.8 ) weeks, Most infected patients, 80-85%, are asymptomatic. Circa 25% of post blood transfusion patients are symptomatic and develop jaundice and ALT to high levels. 40 % of all infected patients develop a chronic course. Almost all chronic hepatitis C infections do not improve spontaneously. The infection persists mostly in a mild chronic form and only a minority of cases develop cirrhosis and/or hepatocellular carcinoma. The complications are greatly influenced by alcohol. In Mild chronic cases the disease does not deteriorate in about 2/3 of the cases. It progresses to moderate or severe chronic active forms in about 1/3 and ends in cirrhosis in fewer than 10 %. In moderate cases, 50% will progress to more severe chronic forms. In all Severe cases usually the disease progress to cirrhosis. Progressive cases should be identified and should receive interferon treatment. Histology is a valuable predictor of progression. These evolutionary changes develop slowly, in an average of 15 years. In summary, viral hepatitis C has a long natural history with mostly benign course, therefore, the frequency of death from all causes in long-standing hepatitis C patients and in controls is identical.
1--Cirrhosis may take 10-20 years or more to appear and will have a long indolent course. In exceptional cases (hypogammaglobulinemia, HIV) cirrhosis may have a rapid 5 year course.
2--Hepatocellular carcinoma develops in the presence or absence of cirrhosis. (De Mitri,J hepathology 21(suppl 1):S17, 1994).It may take 30-60 years to appear. HCV RNA can be demonstrated in the tumor as well as in surrounding liver tissue although HCV RNA cannot be integrated in the hepatocytic DNA.
3--Essential cryoglobulinemia-which produce purpura, arthralgia and weakness. Relationship between HCV and cryoglobulin in not clear. 4--Porphyria cutanea tarda due to decrease of Uroporphyrinogen Decarboxylase consists of cutaneous vesicles in exposed areas. 5--Lichen planus. It can be exacerbated by alpha-interferon treatment. 6--Mooren's corneal ulcers. They improve with alpha-interferon.
Infection in special subjects
The course is similar to that in adults. There is no growth retardation. Children don't die of hepatitis C because in this disease cirrhosis takes 10-20 years to develop and cause death. Treatment with alpha-interferon has produced same results as in adults.
No problems in the development of the fetus. Perinatal transmission is less than 5%. Perinatal Gamma Globulin administration has no benefit. Prenatal screening of pregnant women for hepatitis C is not recommended. HCV is not detected in milk.
3-Renal diseases
The incidence of patients on dialysis affected by membranous glomerulopathy and positive for HCV is high but they may acquire HCV infection through blood transfusions, infected organs and instrumentation. HCV does not appear to be directly nephrotropic besides being hepatotropic. Infected patients on dialysis should, therefore, be isolated from non-infected patients both by dialysis machine and by area. HCV infection does not influence the outcome of renal transplants.
Viral hepatitis C infection induces the general changes of hepatitis, namely, necroinflammation and fibrosis. These two parameters are morphologically estimated according to the scoring system presented in the discussion of viral hepatitis B. (see contents, li-5-3).As in hepatitis B, the damage of hepatocytes is considered to be immunomediated, (Acadia, Intervirology 37(2):126-132,1994), Although direct viral cytopathogenicity is also probable. A few quantitative differences of pathological changes appear to be associated more with hepatitis C:
1--a mild but constant necroinflammation in the parenchyma.(Gerber, Ver. Deu..Ges. Path. 79:162- 70,1995).( lobular hepatitis).
2--more common lymphocytosis in sinusoids.
3--a strong lymphocytic infiltration of portal fields.
4--epithelial damage of portal bile ducts.
5--macro and microvesicular steatosis.
6--Mallory body-like material. (Lefkowitch, Gastroenterology 104:595-603,1993).
7--hemosiderin granules in endothelium of portal and septal venules. (Kaji, Human Path. 26(10): 1080-5,1995).
8--perivenular fibrosis similar to alcohol.(Uchimura, Liver 15(6):300-6, 1995)
HCV antigens can be detected in the cytoplasm of infected hepatocytes with antibodies especially in frozen tissue with immunohistochemistry. HCV RNA can be detected in fixed liver tissue by in situ hybridization. This test is more sensitive than immunohistochemistry.
|Fig. 115 - Lobular
|Fig. 116 - Sinusoidal
|Fig. 117 - Steatosis
|Fig. 118 - Mallory-like
|Fig. 119 - Portal
|Fig. 120 - Bile duct
|Fig. 121 - Fibrosis
|Fig. 122 - HCVAg
in hepatocytes.
Laboratory Diagnosis
1-Serological tests for HCV specific antibodies.
a)(EIA). Enzyme Immuno Assay.
HCV has multiple antigen proteins. Serological testing for these proteins forms the basis for demonstrating the infection. The first test consisted of enzyme immunoassaying for one protein, c100-3 (EIA-1).Assaying for multiple antigen by same enzymatic method improved sensitivity to 94-100% and specificity to 97%.
False negative results were seen in:
-- patients tested before seroconversion ( before developing antibodies to HCV antigens)
-- immunosuppressed patients (HIV, organ transplants).
--viral heterogeneity (viral mutant different than USA predominant virus (type 1a).
False positive results were seen in:
--connective tissue disorders.
b) (RIBA). Recombinant Immuno Blot Assay.
It is performed on a cellulose strip. Four HCV antigens are blotted and reacted with patient's sera. Reactivity in at least 2 bands (RIBA-2) indicate positive results which are obtained in 85% of patient infected with HCV.
2-Direct demonstration of HCV RNA by PCR.
The viral RNA from whole blood ,serum, plasma, fixed tissues, is converted to complimentary DNA (cDNA) by reverse transcriptase and then amplified by PCR. This is a highly sensitive and highly specific confirmatory test. There are ,however false negative but not false positive results. The test is especially useful to monitor the effectiveness of the interferon treatment. For this purpose:
3-Quantification of HCF RNA has been developed. The test results could separate responders from non-responders to treatment.
4-Determination of HCV genotypes will also help in the determination of aggressivnes, possible outcome and management of the infection. There are conflicting reports as to which genotype is more aggressive and which is more benign. It seems that type 1b is more aggressive responding less to interferon therapy and requiring more liver transplants, type 2 seems to be more benign and responds better to interferon treatment. This test with serology and morphology will have a determining place in the management of hepatitis C.
Differential Diagnosis
There are two conditions that can be confused with hepatitis C:
1-- Autoimmune chronic active hepatitis.
2-- Alcoholic liver disease.
Instances have been reported of patients who were treated with alpha-interferon for hepatitis C without any result and responded dramatically to cortisone therapy indicating presence of an autoimmune hepatitis.
According to a most recent report from Germany"distinction between autoimmune liver disease and viral hepatitis C could be made reliably on clinical and laboratory grounds and----a link between hepatitis A, B, or C virus infection and autoimmune liver diseases is high unlikely".(Lohse et al, Zeitschrift fur Gastr. 33(9):527-33,1995).In case of doubt it is better to try first treatment with cortisone than with alpha-interferon.
Alcohol seem to aggravate hepatitis C, actually "patients with hepatitis C who develop cirrhosis under age 50 are those who consume alcohol daily". (Bader, Viral hepatitis, page 141, H&H publishers, 1994).Thus, patients with alcoholic liver disease should be tested for hepatitis C especially if rapid deterioration of the "alcoholic" cirrhosis is observed.
Medical Treatment
Alpha-2- interferon
The existing treatment is , so far (1996) alpha-2b interferon, which is of long duration, with serious side effects and expensive. It produces temporary results in about 40% and permanent results in only 20% of the patients. The best responders are those cases without cirrhosis, without severe inflammation , with low serum ferritin, low serum GGT(Gamma-Glutamyl Transpeptidase), low body weight, low viremia HCV. In a series of patients who remained viremic after a sustained biochemical response to interferon therapy 53% of the cases positive for HCV RNA relapsed in a 4 year time. Test for HCV RNA 1 year after a sustained biochemical response to interferon therapy should be done to determine whether the response is complete and permanent. (Chemello Ann. Int. Med. 124(12):1058-60,1996). Positivity for HCV RNA was encountered in patients who were older, had received smaller doses of interferon and were infected more frequently with HCV genotype 2.
Surgical Treatment
Liver transplantation
It appears that reinfection of transplanted liver in pre-transplant recipients positive for HCV RNA is universal. Its course also appears to be not as indolent as it was thought. In the following report (Greenson, Am. J. Surg. Path.20(6):731-8,1996):
--all post transplant biopsies were positive for HCF RNA.
--positivity reappeared between 12 days and 4 years.
--78 % of patients developed recurrent chronic hepatitis.
--chronic hepatitis of acute lobular type appeared in an average of 135 days.
--chronic hepatitis with portal lymphoid aggregates appeared in an average of 1 year.
--53 % of lobular hepatitis progressed to chronic hepatitis.
--30% developed progressive fibrosis.
--10% cirrhosis.
--0.05% died of liver failure.
At present time Gamma Globulin (ISG) is not recommended for prevention of post- exposure hepatitis C. Neutralizing antibodies against this infection may not exist.
Pre- exposure prophylaxis with Gamma Globulin seems to be effective as proven by the "vaccination"program conducted on over 100,000 USA soldiers in Korea. (Conrad, J. Infect . Dis.;156:56-63,1987).


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Dancing with the Stars Exclusive Cast Incorrectly Revealed
Gossip Sauce posted a list of Dancing with the Stars cast members on August 21st. This prompted at least 5 other sites to use the Gossip Sauce list of Dancing with the Stars contestants for their own website. Here's the list provided by Gossip Sauce.
Kim Kardashian
Lance Bass
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Brooke Burke
Maurice Greene
Cody Linley
Susan Lucci
Warren Sapp
Misty May-Treanor
Ted McGinley
Mark McGrath
Cloris Leachman
Jeff Ross
There's only one major problem with this list of Dancing with the Stars Contestants. I know for sure that one of these people on the list isn't going to be here this year. They were going to be on the show, but something happened and that's changed.
My guess is that a number of people on this list are going to be on the show, but my sources are telling me that it's definitely not an entirely accurate list.
Of course, guessing who is on the list is great fodder for discussion. So, here's some of the other rumors I've seen floating around the internet.
There's been a number of rumors about George Lopez being on the show. My guess is that George Lopez would be a horrible dancer, but entertaining regardless of his dance skills.
This site called Reality TV Spoilers posted their Dancing with the Stars spoilers.
N*SYNC member Lance Bass, "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" Kim Kardashian, singer Toni Braxton, rodeo star and Jewel's husband Ty Murray, "The Brady Bunch" mom Florence Henderson and original Batman Adam West who, at 79, would be the oldest participant ever. Former Miami Dolphin Dan Marino was approached, but he declined.
Warren Sapp has also been listed as a potential contestant on Dancing with the Stars. Can you imagine big bad Warren Sapp doing a quickstep? At least he could lift any of the girls, but he might also snap them in half on accident.
Misty May-Treanor and Ted Mcginley were also offered on Twitter as possible Dancing with the Stars cast members. I bet those twitters came from the original Dancing with the Stars spoiler at the top.
The good part about all this is that we're going to find out who it really is tomorrow.


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There's plenty to do in downtown Calgary – shopping, dining, museums, and spas for starters. Spend a morning or afternoon exploring, or head down for an entire day.
Getting There:
From the airport, travel south on Deerfoot Trail to Memorial Drive, and follow the "City Centre" signs downtown. From other areas of the city, Calgary's transit system will take you to the city centre, via bus or C-Train (Calgary's light rail transit). Once you're downtown, everything is within walking distance. The C-Train is free if you stay in the downtown core.
Your Day
If you want to start your day out with breakfast, you have plenty of choices – historic Stephen Avenue Walk (8 Ave. S.W.) is lined with restaurants and coffee shops.
Just a few blocks over, on Macleod Trail and 7 Ave S.E., visit the Old City Hall, a historic sandstone building that has been restored to its original beauty.
Cross the street and check out Olympic Plaza (222 8 Ave. S.E.), a popular gathering place for people of all ages. In warmer weather, you'll find a wading pool; in the winter, you can go for a skate.
Work your way down Stephen Avenue (8 Ave. S.), and stop in at the numerous art galleries and boutiques in the pedestrian mall's historic sandstone buildings. You'll see buskers and other types of live performances along the way. If it's patio season, stop for a bite and some great people watching.
If you love to shop, you'll find plenty of that, too. Head inside to Banker's Hall, Calgary Eaton Centre, TD Square and Scotia Centre. You'll find a mix of designer fashion and popular brand names here.
Spend the afternoon in the Glenbow Museum (130 9 Ave. S.E.), exploring the latest traveling exhibit or delving into the permanent installations, which include a look back at the colourful personalities who shaped Alberta's history.
Head up to the Calgary Tower (101 9 Ave. S.W.) to rest your feet and feast your eyes. Western Canada's tallest observation point gives you a fantastic view of the city and the mountains. If you're feeling brave, you can step out into space, on the glass floor of the observation deck, and look waaaay down – 525 feet, to be exact! Stay for dinner at the rotating dining room, or stop for a drink and a light bite.
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Charlie Wilson has been alive for 58 years, and has been singing for nearly all of them — first in his church choir and then in the Gap Band, the pioneering funk group he formed at the age of 14 with his brothers Ronnie and Robert.
That long, remarkable career has reached an unlikely new peak with Wilson's success as a solo artist. This weekend, he'll be headlining the African American Heritage Festival on a bill that includes other R&B acts Chrisette Michele, Estelle and Lil Mo. Wilson credits his continued good fortune to his instrument.
"The sound of my voice never went out of style," he said.
Even when the Gap Band's career wound down from its early '80s peak of hits like "You Dropped A Bomb On Me," the gritty, brassy grain of Wilson's voice was emulated by the next generation of soul singers.
"Some of those people I inspired had my style of singing, continuing in the late '80s and in the '90s," he said.
In the "90s, Wilson began the second chapter of his own career, as his signature sound was revived in the form of hip-hop samples, particularly by West Coast 'G funk' artists like Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. When the latter rapper remade the Gap Band's "Oops Upside Your Head" as "Snoop's Upside Ya Head" in 1994, he drafted the song's original singer to appear on the track. Wilson ended up on several songs on "Tha Doggfather" and on nearly every Snoop Dogg album since.
Soon after, Wilson was going on tour with Snoop Dogg, crisscrossing the globe as part of the rap superstar's live band.
"I started doing a lot of shows — Lollapalooza, Live Aid — everywhere Snoop went, he took me with him," Wilson said.
Even the nickname that ended up being the title of Wilson's 2009 album "Uncle Charlie" came from the rapper.
"That's how it all started, with Snoop calling me 'Uncle' Charlie," he said, a handle that's become more and more widely used as Wilson has taken on an avuncular role to so many younger artists. "After I sang on seven or eight records of his, that turned into me being a real uncle to him and his wife and his children."
Collaborations with Snoop Dogg and others helped raise Wilson's profile outside of the Gap Band. He was able to re-launch his solo career with 2005's gold-selling "Charlie, Last Name Wilson," which featured superstars like R. Kelly and Justin Timberlake.
Turn on an R&B station today and Wilson may be the only singer pushing 60 you're likely to hear new music from. Five of his solo singles have hit No. 1 on the Urban Adult Contemporary chart, including 2010's "You Are," which recently topped the chart for 15 weeks. And in the past year, he's appeared on at least half a dozen songs by Kanye West, including the hits "All of the Lights" and "Monster."
Often, Wilson's voice ended up being one of many providing backing vocals, but he recalls that many of the recording sessions began with his laying the groundwork.
"My voice was the first one that went down on all of those records," he said.
Charlie Wilson's comeback was almost cut short by a 2008 prostate cancer diagnosis. But the cancer was detected and treated early, and Wilson was soon back in good health. He became a spokesman for the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
"The foundation gave me the opportunity and the platform to speak especially to African-Americans, because we're two times as likely to be diagnosed with this disease than any other groups," he said. "People ask me, why does this affect the African-American community the worst? Some of us don't like to go to the doctor, some of us don't want to know what's wrong with us, we don't want to know, and knowledge is key."
After that health scare, it seems like Wilson is working harder than ever to make the most of the time he has, releasing albums two years in a row in 2009 and 2010.
"Back-to-back albums are like [the Gap Band] used to do back in the day, it keeps you motivated and keeps you in the studio coming up with new ideas," he said. "And I'm going back in the studio in a little bit to start on the next one."
If you go
Charlie Wilson performs at 7:45 p.m. Sunday as part of the African American Heritage Festival. The free festival is noon-10 p.m. Saturday and noon-9 p.m. Sunday in lots B and C, between M&T Bank Stadium and Oriole Park at Camden Yards, 1101 Russell St. Call 410-244-8861 or go to africanamericanfestival.net.


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RALEIGH, N.C. - Architect Louis Cherry sees the two-story structure - with its exposed beams, masonry piers, deep overhangs and shallow-pitched roof - as a "contemporary interpretation" of the Craftsman-style homes that dot the city's Historic Oakwood District.
But to some of Cherry's neighbors, the cypress-sided house at 516 Euclid Street is just Frank Lloyd Wrong. And nearly six months into construction, with the home roughly 85 percent finished, Cherry and wife Marsha Gordon face the real possibility that they might have to tear down their dream house.
"It was very much our intention to design and build a house that people would really like and accept," Cherry said on a recent overcast morning as he and Gordon stood in the shell of what they hope will be their master bedroom. "It was very surprising to us that there's been this reaction, as if this is some crazy, modernist intervention."
Decisions by historic zoning districts are appealed all the time. But John Hildreth, a vice president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, says this is one case with a bit of a twist.
"In the way it's gone forward, and with construction being as far along as it is, to have that kind of action taken, it's pretty unusual," says Hildreth, based in Charleston, S.C.
The fight between neighbors began last September, when the Raleigh Historic Development Commission issued a certificate of appropriateness, or COA, for the couple's 2,100-square-foot house. A few days later, Gail Wiesner, who lives in the sherbet-green bungalow across the street, filed a notice of intent to appeal.
But Cherry and Gordon proceeded with construction, saying the city advised them the appeal was merely "procedural."
Wiesner, a real estate agent, argued that the commission's COA panel violated several procedures. She called the design "garishly inappropriate" and said Cherry and Gordon "failed to meet their burden of producing competent, material, and substantial testimony and evidence to show that their proposed project preserves the special character of the Oakwood Historic District."
"The structure as proposed is incongruous to the Oakwood Historic District," wrote Wiesner, whose own home was built in 2008. "It will harm the character of the neighborhood and contribute to erosion of the neighborhood's value as an asset to its residents, to the surrounding communities, to the businesses it supports, to in-town and out-of-town visitors, and to the City as a whole."
Carved out of the dense woods known as Mordecai Grove following the Civil War, Oakwood is an eclectic mix of 19th and early 20th century architectural styles - from ornate Italianate mansions and mansard-roofed Victorians, to quaint bungalows and brightly-painted shotgun houses. The historic district was created in the 1970s, when residents banded together to stop a proposed highway that would have cut through the neighborhood's heart.
Now, instead of a thoroughfare, this modern house divides Oakwood.
Last month, the city's Board of Adjustment voted 3-2 to overturn the certificate of appropriateness. The panel sent word to city hall to issue a "stop work" order.
Word soon spread beyond Oakwood's borders. In early March, "Oakwood Modern House" launched its own Twitter account, which has nearly 700 followers.
"Nails hurt. But no love hurts worse," read one tweet.
"Why does that ugly green house keep staring at me? Stop it," went another.
Another phony Twitter account surfaced, bearing Wiesner's photo and mocking her as "a square peg ... opposed to round pegs." It has since been taken down.
In an op-ed piece published in the Raleigh News & Observer, Myrick Howard, president of Preservation North Carolina, called the Oakwood controversy "one of the most disturbing of my 35-year career in historic preservation. Neighbors have been pitted against neighbors, and false rumors and innuendo have filled social media."
Howard and others say the Cherry house is part of Oakwood's architectural evolution.
Will Hillebrenner, an engineer who has been painstakingly restoring his World War I-era bungalow, is one of many Oakwood residents who believe the historic development commission failed to stick to its own standards.
"The guidelines clearly state that any home, any new construction in the historic district should blend in and not stand out," he says. "And a home whose very intent is a living piece of art is intended to stand out."
Mary Iverson, who owns four historic homes in the neighborhood, says the Cherry house is beautiful, but it doesn't belong in Oakwood.
"That is a leap of 100 years of design architecture," she says. "So that's not an evolution. That's a, 'So let's go to another planet.'"
Gene Conti - whose 1875 Victorian was in the path of the proposed highway - likes the modern house, but hates what this fight is doing to Oakwood.
"I think it's been unfortunate ... to have this kind of acrimony all across the neighborhood and have people arguing one side or the other in a very mean-spirited way," he says. "Oakwood is a historic neighborhood by designation. But it doesn't mean all the houses are frozen in time."
Gordon and Cherry say what's happening to them is a violation of Oakwood's spirit.
"I mean, you can't build an old home," Cherry said as he stood beside piles of planks and bricks waiting for construction. "Forty years of preservation wisdom show that building copycat homes diminishes the value of historic homes. It doesn't really honor them."
"And it creates a Disneyland kind of community," says Gordon, "which is NOT what Oakwood is."
City Attorney Thomas McCormick announced this week that he would appeal the adjustment board's decision in Wake County Superior Court "because of concerns about procedural irregularities."
On Friday, the group North Carolina Modernist Houses held a news conference at the home to denounce "this miscarriage of justice and fairness," and to discuss a fund to help fight it.
Hildreth, of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, says the Raleigh historic commission has been a leader "in making sure that decisions are made in a justifiable and defensible way." But he says it's too early to tell whether the Cherry house will survive this process.


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Hibs down Dons to reach final
Boyhood Hibernian fan Leigh Griffiths sent his team into the Scottish Cup final with a late winner as they beat Aberdeen 2-1 at Hampden Park.
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Griffiths latched onto strike partner Garry O'Connor's classy through-ball to slip the ball home with five minutes left in Saturday's semi-final.
O'Connor had given Hibs an early lead but Rory Fallon levelled just before the hour mark with a stunning volley.
Aberdeen had been in the ascendancy after a toothless first-half display but Hibs regained the upper hand in the closing stages and their front pair proved too much to handle for the Dons defence.
The victory gives Hibs the chance to put aside a disappointing season in the Scottish Premier League season by lifting the trophy for the first time since 1902.
Aberdeen will be left to rue a shocking start as they remain waiting for their first cup final appearance since 2000.
Both sides were forced into changes with Jorge Claros coming into the Hibs midfield for the suspended Lewis Stevenson while Aberdeen midfielder Kari Arnason came in for the cup-tied Gavin Rae.
Fallon, who scored a double against Motherwell in the last eight, replaced Darren Mackie in the starting line-up.
The three SPL games between the teams this season have yielded just one goal and that was from a penalty that subsequently earned Aberdeen winger Peter Pawlett a two-match ban for diving.
But it took less than three minutes for O'Connor to open the scoring with the Aberdeen defence posted missing.
O'Connor first of all had all the time he needed in the box to pick up Isaiah Osbourne's blocked shot and lay the ball back for Griffiths, whose effort was quickly charged down by Mark Reynolds.
The ball fell for Hibs left-back Pa Kujabi, who aimed his cross for O'Connor, who had still not been picked up, and the striker guided the ball inside Jason Brown's near post as Andrew Considine made a belated effort to block.
Hibs comfortably repelled Aberdeen's initial attempts to hit back, which mainly centred around aerial balls.
Aberdeen began to get the ball down with Stephen Hughes becoming more involved in midfield, but Hibernian quickly closed them down inside their own half and sat deep to good effect when necessary.
The Dons could not carve a chance before the break and the lively Griffiths twice came reasonably close from long range.
Aberdeen brought on Fraser Fyvie for the start of the second half with Chris Clark moving from left to right midfield and taking Ryan Jack off.
The Dons got their first effort on goal in the 51st minute when Considine met Hughes' free-kick and headed straight at Graham Stack.
Kujabi shot wide from 25 yards after the Aberdeen defence scrambled to prevent several of his team-mates getting a shot on target and Fyvie soon volleyed well over from a difficult chance.
The match had opened up completely and Aberdeen followed a spell of pressure with a spectacular equaliser from Fallon in the 59th minute.
The move started with Reynolds, whose long ball looking for Fyvie's run was headed out by Matt Doherty. Fallon chested the ball down 25 yards out before sending a left-footed volley looping over Stack and into the top corner.
Aberdeen had the momentum and Fyvie curled wide after being given too much room 20 yards out.
Hibs lost Stack in the 73rd minute after he appeared to suffer a hip strain while kicking the ball and Mark Brown took his place.
Brown's first save was relatively comfortable, getting down to hold Mackie's effort after the striker had turned inside Kujabi.
Griffiths hit the outside of the post from a tight angle after linking with O'Connor on a counter-attack and the pair combined again to put Hibs in front in 85th minute.
O'Connor latched on to McPake's strong header from near the halfway line and played a first-time pass in behind Reynolds and Clark Robertson.
Griffiths was quickly on to it and the on-loan Wolves striker kept his composure to slip a right-footed shot past Brown and into the corner of the net.
Arnason shot not far over from 30 yards and Hibs survived a penalty claim when the Icelander's cross appeared to striker the arm of Kujabi.
Brown easily held Vernon's back-header during five minutes of stoppage time and Hibs held on to reach the final on May 19 against the winners of Sunday's clash between Hearts and Celtic.


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Monday, May 14, 2012
Imitation Snow Crab Sandwich Recipe (Surimi)
In the ideal world, of course, I would use freshly picked and cleaned proper crab meat to make this open sandwich. However, good-quality crab meat (actually, any crab meat) is hard to come by here in Estonia. Instead I have to settle for imitation crab, or surimi.
Here's a quick and simple topping for a slice of toast or soft roll that I quite happen to like.
Imitation Snow Crab Sandwich
(Lumekrabist saiakate)
Makes four
120 g packet snow crab (surimi; make sure you use the best one around with highest surimi percentage)
3 Tbsp mayonnaise
freshly squeezed lemon juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 soft rolls, halved or 4 slices of toast
Break up the snow crab sticks. Place into a bowl, fold in mayonnaise. Season with lemon juice and a sprinkling of salt.
Serve on a halved soft roll or on a slice of toast, garnish with fresh dill and season with black pepper (and perhaps some finely grated lemon zest).
More surimi recipes:
Open-faced surimi and egg salad sandwich @ What's Cookin, Chicago
Surimi Maki @ Inspired Bites
Imitation Crab Salad @ Karen Cooks
Russian Style Crab Salad @ Natasha's Kitchen
4 comments:
- Nami | Just One Cookbook said...
Hi Pille! Wow your blog name is my name! =D This imitation crab sandwich sounds so delicious! I always have imitation crab in my fridge. Beautiful picture too!
Thank you for visiting my blog!
- 9:33 am, May 15, 2012
- Noodle restaurant Brisbane said...
That snow crab sandwich looks perfect on that photo! I hope i can make it same like that :)
- 2:06 pm, May 15, 2012
Don't you have to cook the surimi first?
- 5:14 pm, May 15, 2012
- Pille said...
Namiko, nami-nami (or nämm-nämm) means yummy-yummy in Estonian, and I've used that name for my Estonian food site since 2000. When I started blogging 7 years ago, this seemed like a natural choice :)
NRB - cool.
Natasa, no there's no need to cook surimi product first, you can use it as it's sold. If you do want to cook it for some recipes, then remember to do it only briefly, as it can become rubbery when overcooked!
- 6:25 pm, May 15, 2012


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Everyone, lets play a quick game of "Answer like a Creationist"!!!
Q: Who is William Dembski?
A: The worlds leading biologist, and proponent of Intelligent Design.
Q: What is Intelligent Design?
A: A scientific theory that states the Universe is Designed. Research from all fields of science supports ID Theory, and more scientists are rejecting Darwinism in favor of ID Theory every day.
Q: Is Intelligent Design religion?
A: "The Designer of intelligent design is, ultimately, the Christian God."
**BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUZZZ!!** WRONG! ID is NOT a religion! Everyone knows that! Who said that?? Some Darwinist?? Some Atheist scientist that hates Christmas and roller coasters and bunnies????
Oh, it was Billy D?
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Everyone, lets play a quick game of "Answer like a Creationist"!!!
Posted by ERV at 5:12 PM
Labels: Creationism
30 comments:
- Brett said...
hey! what do you have against roller coasters and bunnies?!!
- Glend said...
Any chance the other IDers, who have vilified their opponents for actually saying that the designer in ID is the Xian God, might actually apologize, now that Dembski said it out loud? Nah, what was I thinking, it would take honesty to do that.
More seriously, as "wrong" as the answer given is in ID dogma, it does seem to be in agreement with the shift to whining about religious persecuation that we see in Expelled. I doubt that this was an accidental slip by Dembski, as he's more knowing and more devious than your average IDiot.
Glen Davidson
- Jon Voisey said...
Is Dumbski getting as forgetful about the little charade as Johnson is?
- John Kingman said...
Q: Who is William Dembski?
A: The Isaac Newton of information theory, and proponent of Intelligent Design.
(Biology is not his field, but he has been likened to Isaac Newton by his idolaters.)
- Ray said...
So Dembski personally believes that the designer is the Christian God of the bible, but he does not speak for all design theorists on that matter. There are plenty of design theorists who are not interested in the identity of the designer. Here are a few: Berlinski,Denton, Wells, Fuller, Flew, and the lsit goes on. It is ridiculous to sayh that because Dembski is a Christian, ID is religious.
- Blake Stacey said...
"Who is William Dembski?" sounds like the sort of thing a Jeopardy contestant would say, shortly after saying, "I'll take 'pseudoscientific gasbags' for $300, Alex."
- Dale Husband said...
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- Bill said...
It's not the first time Dembski has forgotten the secret code: ix-nay on the od-gay.
Behe's done the same thing on several occasions.
Unfortunately, doofus creationist Ray is as doofusly ignorant when he blabs on about "ID theorists."
First, there are no ID "theorists" because there is no theory of ID. ID has proponents, rather, cdesign proponentists. The two leading ones who Speak for the ID Community are Dembski and Behe.
Berlinski, Flew, Denton and Fuller have neither written nor contributed anything substantive to ID "theory." The only components of ID "theory" have been created by Dembski and Behe. Wells is simply an angry, moth-eaten anti-evolutionist who writes about moths.
And, the list does not go on because that's the end of the list.
If Dembski says that the Designer is the Christian God then that's it. Dembski's the man! You can take that to the bank or court or wherever.
Hey, Ray, do us all a favor and get an education, OK?
- Bob O'Hara said...
Dembski's said worse. He could argue that he belives the designer to be the Christian god, but others in the Design Movement disagree.
Except that he has already said that ID is the Logos theology of John's Gospel restated in the idiom of information theory.
Once you've screwed up like that, it doesn't really matter what you say afterwards.
- Perfectly Candide said...
Dr. Dembski is according to HIV/AIDS researcher S.A. Smith the "worlds leading biologist".
The most perfect future out-of-context quotation.
Hey if you did not mean it, you should not have said it. ;-)
Meh. Ever since the Wedge Document was presented in the Dover Trial, the jig was up, as far as I'm concerned.
What gets me: They still spin that!
Does intelligent design postulate a "supernatural creator?"
Overview:No. The ACLU, and many of its expert witnesses, have alleged that teaching the scientific theory of intelligent design (ID) is unconstitutional in all circumstances because it posits a "supernatural creator." Here we provide several actual statements from intelligent design theorists that the scientific theory of intelligent design does not address metaphysical and religious questions such as the nature or identity of the designer.
Too bad only xians are allowed to join (as far as I know) it's funded by christian dominionists (that Ahramson guy), they don't seem to really explain away the governing goals of their "Wedge":
Governing Goals
To defeat scientific materialism and its destructive moral, cultural and political legacies.
To replace materialistic explanations with the theistic understanding that nature and hurnan beings are created by God.
- Jon Voisey said...
Ray: Dembski wasn't making a personal statement of belief. He says explicitly the ID creator = God. Not "I believe...." But it is.
Keep on spinnin'.
- rsht61 said...
Here's Billy's latest on this, from UD comments (and I'm assuming that when he says "God does not need to specifically toggle the bacterial flagellum" he doesn't intend to imply that god couldn't do it effortlessly in a trice if he had the slightest whim, he just doesn't ... need to):
"In the context of the review, I was saying that I — personally — believe the Christian God is ultimately the designer behind the world. I've also written elsewhere that the Christian God might use teleological organizing principles to implement his designs (e.g., that God does not need to specifically toggle the bacterial flagellum). And I've stressed throughout my writings that there are alternative philosophical frameworks for making sense of ID. None of these considerations undercuts the scientific core of ID.
Come on folks, it's no secret that I'm a Christian and that I have various motivations for pursuing ID (if you want to put me on the couch, please do the same with Dawkins)."
- Olorin said...
John Kingman said: "Q: Who is William Dembski? A: The Isaac Newton of information theory...."
But, John, he is indeed the Isaac Newton of information theory. He knows as much about information theory as Isaac Newton did.
And he's the Fig Newton of probability theory, too. That is, he knows Fig-all about it.
- Jay Fuller said...
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- Ray said...
Jon: No he wasn't, read the transcript and the interview that the quote came from. It is just not true, because there ARE plenty of ID THEORISTS who do not believe in the Christian God.
Bil said: Berlinski, Flew, Denton and Fuller have neither written nor contributed anything substantive to ID "theory." The only components of ID "theory" have been created by Dembski and Behe. Wells is simply an angry, moth-eaten anti-evolutionist who writes about moths.
Bill, this is false. If you really believe this then you not read much of anything about Intelligent Design, which would not surprise me. Fuller was an expert witness in the Dover trial, and he has written numerous books on the philosophy of science. Wells has authored numerous books that have contributed to the ID, including one he recently co-authored with Dembski. He is a practicing biologist. It is obvious that you haven't read anything of his either. Berlinski published an essay (The Deniable Darwin) a few years ago that caused havoc among the evolutionists. Have you read it? Didn't think so. Denton wrote the book that launched the movement back in the mid '90's. I'm sure you have read it. And finally, Flew is an example of what happens when one denies the faith of naturalism and follows the evidence where it leads.
So, Bill, I think it is you who needs the education. At least when it comes to this debate.
- Jon Voisey said...
Ray: Please underline where the word "believe" is used in either the question or Dumbski's response:
4. Does your research conclude that God is the Intelligent Designer?
...The Designer of intelligent design is, ultimately, the Christian God.
- Ray said...
jon: read the previous sentence, and read Dembski's comment on his blog. Regardless, your little game of insisting that since Dembski is a Christian, ID is scientifically invalid, is illogical.
- Bill said...
Hey, everybody, Ray is back for another beating!
Ray, you really need to educate yourself on creationism. You're all muddled up.
We're talking about ID, here, so pay attention.
Denton wrote a book attacking evolution, not about ID. So, you're wrong on that point.
Fuller is all about the philosophy of science, not ID. So, you're wrong on that point, too. Oh, and Fuller was, shall we say "ineffective" at Kitzmiller.
Wells has not published anything in biology since grad school and I'm not even sure about what he did then. Wells is not an ID "theorist" as he has contributed NOTHING to the "theory." Wells is an anti-evolutionist. Dembski contributed CSI and the EF. Behe contributed IRC structures. What has Wells contributed? Do tell? I'm all ears. (due to an unfortunate random mutation)
Berlinski has written nothing about ID. Again, he's an anti-evolutionist and his essay attacks the second law of thermodynamics, of all things, just like old time creationists.
Finally, Flew is a philosopher who has contributed NOTHING to the "theory" of ID. Flew concentrates on the philosophy of science.
Therefore, your original and subsequent comments are both wrong. There are no ID theorists because there is no theory of ID, and the only two people who have contributed anything to the proposition of ID are Dembski and Behe.
Now, Ray, my creationist pal, perhaps your next move will be to shift the goalposts to include anti-evolutionists and ID "theorists" as the same thing.
- Ray said...
Bill, Wells just published a Biology book entitled The Design of Life. Just because a book does not fit into your materialistic worldview does not mean it isn't biology.
Refuting Darwinism IS in fact contributing to the ID movement. It is exactly what Phillip Johnson focused his work on, and he is undoubtedly the father of the entire movement.
Further, I think you are playing a game of semantics. All of the names I listed are scholars who have contributed to the ID movement. And ID is a THEORY. It is testable, falsifiable, etc. It is a scientific theory, however much you rail against it.
- Olorin said...
ray said: "there ARE plenty of ID THEORISTS who do not believe in the Christian God."
An ID "theorist" is one who has at least tried to adduce positive evifdene for ID. The list is short: Dembski, Behe, and, to be generous, Wells ("Design of Life", polar ejection force), Robert Marks ("added information" papers), and Gonzales (the habitable zone, fine tuning). All of them are Christians. [1] These other guys, Berlinski, Fuller, Flew, and Denton, [2] are only Darwin bashers. They have not even tried to contribute to any new elements of the theory of ID, so their belief status is irrelevant to your statement. The other practicing scientists who profess ID---Minnich, Snokes, Sielke (sp? UWis.), Axe---have likewise confined their ID efforts to disproving Darwin, and have contributed nothing positive to the theory as such; they are not ID "theorists," and their beliefs are likewise irrelevant.
It is important what the real ID theorists believe and say about ID, because it is they who define ID.
[1] Wells thinks he's a Christian, even though the real Christian churches think the Moonies are farther out than the Pastafarians.
[2] Don't forget that Denton has changed his mind and awakened from the bad dream of ID. The Discovery Institute has not yet Discovered this, but it has been ten years.
- Jay Fuller said...
Books do not fit into my materialist world view.
- oleg said...
Fuller gave testimony in Dover "as an expert in the history of science, the philosophy of science, and the sociology of science," not as an ID scholar. See here. In contrast, Behe testified "as an expert in biochemistry, evolution, intelligent design, creationism, and science education."
- Jon Voisey said...
read the previous sentence, and read Dembski's comment on his blog.
Perhaps you should work on understanding how the english language works. The comment regarding "belief" did not apply to the sentence I quoted. It merely stated he believed that the Chrisian God had a purpose. The modifier, does not apply to the following sentence.
As far as what Dumbski is trying at his blog, it's called spin. It's something he and his cronies are famous for over there.
Just because a book does not fit into your materialistic worldview does not mean it isn't biology.
You're right. When it fails to make a testable hypothesis, however, that does mean it isn't biology. When it fails to offer any sort of a positive position and instead, relies on the fallacy of bifurcation and arguments from ignorance, that does mean it isn't biology.
It is exactly what Phillip Johnson focused his work on, and he is undoubtedly the father of the entire movement.
Johnson is the father of the movement. And what does he say about it?
"Our strategy has been to change the subject a bit, so that we can get the issue of intelligent design, which really means the reality of God, before the academic world and into the schools."
"This isn't really, and never has been, a debate about science, it's about religion and philosophy."
"The objective, he said, is to convince people that Darwinism is inherently atheistic, thus shifting the debate from creationism vs. evolution to the existence of God vs. the non-existence of God. From there people are introduced to "the truth" of the Bible and then "the question of sin" and finally "introduced to Jesus.""
Oops. Guess Dembski's just agreeing with him.
It is testable, falsifiable, etc. It is a scientific theory, however much you rail against it.
We can (and have) shown that systems like the eye, the flagellum, the blood clotting system, etc... are not IC. We've disproven that. However, since Creationism can always just move the goalposts a little further, it really isn't falsifiable.
Also, Behe's own definition of IC from the talk he gave here at KU last winter, shows that even as a negative argument against evolution, it fails because it's a strawman of evolution.
Keep trying.
- Jeremy said...
Philip Johnson disagrees with Ray about the status of ID as a scientific explanation.
"I also don't think that there is really a theory of intelligent design at the present time to propose as a comparable alternative to the Darwinian theory, which is, whatever errors it might contain, a fully worked out scheme. There is no intelligent design theory that's comparable."
-Philip Johnson,
The Berkeley Science Review, 2006
- Laneman said...
Sorry Ray:
ID IS NOT a theory. It is not testable, and is not falsifiable, etc. It is creationism, and therefor religion.
To quote from blog of Massimo Pigliucci:
"...ID is simply a form of creationism...both ID and standard creationism invoke a supernatural agent to "explain" natural processes. This not only is, by definition, not science (because science can only deal with natural explanations), but it also explains precisely nothing (because "God did it" is not an explanation unless we are told how and why she did it). For all the huffing and puffing performed by Dembski & co., they still haven't progressed intellectually past good old Reverend Paley. And they never will."
Now, go crawl back to your middle ages cesspool you religous freak.
- Doppelganger said...
Wells also wrot e abook called 'Icons of Evolution.' It was littered with half-truths, out of context quotes, lies, and nonsense. His new book is more of the same. His only real ID-hypothesis - that centriloes generated the polar ejection force premised on the ID notion that because centrioles look sort of like turbines they ARE turbines and therefore desigend - was falsified. He an dhis cronies at the DI rely on PR and propaganda.
He spent 10 years at Berkely and has only 2 multi-authored papers to show for it. That is PATHETIC.
Wells is PATHETIC, and those that actually think he is writing honestly and as a scientist are simply too ignorant to know any better.
- Rev. BigDumbChimp said...
Bill, Wells just published a Biology book entitled The Design of Life. Just because a book does not fit into your materialistic worldview does not mean it isn't biology.
Refuting Darwinism IS in fact contributing to the ID movement. It is exactly what Phillip Johnson focused his work on, and he is undoubtedly the father of the entire movement.
Further, I think you are playing a game of semantics. All of the names I listed are scholars who have contributed to the ID movement. And ID is a THEORY. It is testable, falsifiable, etc. It is a scientific theory, however much you rail against it.
What flavor was it Ray?
- scripto said...
....(if you want to put me on the couch, please do the same with Dawkins)
Dr. Dr. Dr. Dembski
Together? That's kind of creepy...
- monado said...
1. A mediocre mathemetician and self-proclaimed theologian.
2. Not even pseudoscience.
3. *Nudge, nudge, wink wink*


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Paddle Manufacture News – New Paddles for Everybody! [Paddle Round-up]
A whole pile of kayak paddle related news come across my desk in the past week that it's time for a paddle round-up.
Werner Paddles
Werner is adding colour options to their Camano and Shuna blades. Along with the current red, orange and amber colours, you can now order it in Azul and Jade patterns. The good news that the new patterns are the same price as if you ordered solid colours.
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H2O Performance Paddles
H2O is introducing a new lightweight ECO-REC paddle which is unique in that it's made of 100% recycled nylon. It's pretty stinkin' light at only 950 grams.
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Novorca Paddles
Finally, Novorca Paddles has just announced a design collaboration with Cheri Perry & Turner Wilson from
There is more information in the press release below:
For those traditional paddlers who are seeking either carbon blades that reflect the design principles we have used in our wooden blades, for several seasons now, or for those of you looking for multi-section blades that are designed for air travel, overcoming the increasingly stringent size restrictions of most airlines. Articulated yet comfortable loom sections to encourage canted indexing, lenticular-sectioned blades, with sharp edges and tips that slice at entry without a sound, thus virtually eliminating cavitation.
The design has evolved from testing, and building, then testing, and building again, a series of Alaskan Yellow Cedar paddles that are affectionately called 'Razors'. We will of course continue to offer these custom paddles to folks that enjoy these very lively and resonant paddles for those of you that love solid wood paddles as much as we do.
In the last two years we have taken comments and orders from paddlers all over the world, and we have spun off the design and tested protoypes most of the summer to bring this paddle into being as a foam core carbon sectional with Ron Steinwall of Novorca fame.
In the course of our travels we have had an opportunity to test some of our students' Novorca paddles first hand. We have always been impressed with the build quality of these carbon paddles. We have been encouraging Ron to build a sectional sticks for several years now, and he has really delivered on this idea in these paddles. We think you will agree with us that these are the finest sectional GPs available.
These three piece-paddles are available for order through either Novorca or
Kayak Ways, now! The carbon Kayak Ways Razor will also be available as a one-piece paddle. The inherent design principles of these paddles easily morph into other lengths and widths. More details to follow!
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Werner Paddles Unveils New Racing SUP Paddle Line: The Grand Prix
Werner Paddles just announced their new SUP racing paddle line called the Grand Prix which will come with three blade shapes in both straight and bent shaft (12 degree bend) designs.
The straight shaft weighs in at an unbelievable 15.5 ounces and of course that light weight comes at a price. The MSRP is $389 for the straight shaft while the bent is going to be approximately $465.
Look for it at your local paddling shop mid-March.
More info: wernerpaddles.com
Werner Paddles Expands Facilities to Support Growth
Werner Paddles has added a new warehouse and shipping facility to support their growth. The new facility located in Monroe Washington is just a few miles from the production factory in Sultan. This new facility has more than doubled the space allocated for storage of paddles. Additionally, Werner's Shipping Department is now located in this space which will allow more room for staging orders. The old warehouse space in Sultan will be used by the Production team to house new machinery and improve production flow.
The implementation of the new facility to Werner dealers has been seamless. All correspondence and return shipments will continue to ship to the production address in Sultan, Washington. The only visible change is that Werner will not be shipping any paddles same day as the order is placed. All in stock paddles will ship the next day.
"The addition of the new warehouse and shipping facility really show our dealers how we continue to invest in our infrastructure to support the growth in our business. The cornerstone of what we do; providing the world's best paddles and outstanding customer service, will now be better supported by our facilities.. We are looking forward to a great new year with the best paddle delivery in the business," says Jim Miller, Werner Paddles Marketing Manager.
Werner Paddles is the leading manufacturer of high quality kayak, canoe, and stand up paddles, operating near the banks of the Skykomish River in Sultan, WA. For more information call 800.275.3311 or visit us at www.wernerpaddles.com.
Werner Paddles Joins Grassroots Outdoor Alliance as a Vendor Partner
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance is pleased to announce that Werner Paddles has joined our organization as a Vendor Partner.
Over forty years ago, founder Werner Furrer Sr. saw a need to design and build his own kayak paddles. His goal was to give his family more enjoyment as they explored the waters of the Pacific North West. Today, a short distance from where the first paddle was built in the family garage, Werner Paddles now calls Sultan Washington home.
It is here that the employees of Werner's design and production team handcraft the world's finest kayak, canoe and stand up paddles. These folks pour their pride into every paddle to give their customers more enjoyment on the water. This pride and quality workmanship is evident every time you pick up a Werner Paddle. You see their unsurpassed attention to quality and feel it with every stroke.
The employees at Werner believe Advanced Designs and a Great Fit are the key ingredients to achieving Ultimate Paddle Performance. "Advanced Designs" mean much more than great blade designs and light weight construction. It includes maintaining bomber durability, shaping comfortable grips and providing amazing features to ensure all these features work together as a whole to create a well-balanced paddle.
Doug Ragan, Director of Sales shared his thoughts on Werner becoming a vendor partner with Grassroots Outdoor Alliance: "We are excited to be a part of Grassroots and looking forward to growing closer with its many members. Grassroots provides a super platform to partner with some of the smartest and strongest outdoor dealers in the industry."
With such high product standards and a history of producing fine, quality products, Werner Paddles seems a natural fit to the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance. Ed McAlister, owner of River Sports Outfitters and Chairman of Grassroots Outdoor Alliance's Paddle sport Vendor Committee, shared his thoughts on Werner Paddles: "Werner is the best paddling manufacturer in the industry and we could not ask for a better company in terms of quality product and staff to partner with. We're thrilled to have them on board."
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance unites independent outdoor retailers as a strong voice to protect and promote the experience of outdoor enthusiasts across the United States. To learn more about Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, visit our website at www.grassrootsoutdoors.com.
Stolen Gear Alert: Huge Break-in at Northwest Outdoor Center
I saw this posted by Sea Kayaker Magazine on the old Facebook so I wanted to pass it along just in case you hadn't seen it.
[blockquote]ALERT - PADDLES & DRY SUITS STOLEN
This really sucks. Recently
Update: User, irened over on the Professor Paddle forum posted an update with a bit more information about what was taken:
[blockquote]Yes it was a break-in, after the July 4th fireworks I guess. Herbie said the suits (12 actually) were 3 cobalt and 4 mango Gortex, and 5 blue Tropos, all men's except for one - plus the 23 paddles. Thanks again![/blockquote]
Werner Paddles Voted "2nd Best Company to Work With" in the Outdoor Industry
Congratulations to Werner Paddles who were voted as the second best company to do business with in the outdoor industry. The survey was part of the annual SNEWS Outdoor Retailer Dealer Survey which you can read if you are an SNEWS subscriber.
The SNEWS full survey lists the best and worst vendors to do business with and Werner landed right behind Patagonia who took the number one position.
I would agree with the survey that Werner is great to work with. That being said, I am a sponsored paddler with Werner so you could be thinking that of course I'm going to say that. The thing is that I used Werner paddles for many years before joining their team and they were always a pleasure to help me out anytime I ran into a problem.
Nice work gang!
Werner Paddle Poetry [Fridge Magnets]
At the Georgian Bay Storm Gathering a couple of weekends ago, Werner Paddles rep, Mark Scriver had a bunch of fridge poetry magnet kits specifically for Werner Paddles he was handing out. It has lots of good paddling terms but not enough prepositions so it's a little tricky for anything longer than haiku sentences.
My wife came up with the gem above. If you can't read it you can click on the image for a larger version of it. According to my kids, its Jonas Brothers approved. Not sure if that is a good or bad thing.
Werner Paddles Bent Shaft SUP Makes A Big Splash
Werner Paddles has lunched a new Bent Shaft Stand Up Paddle aimed squarely at the fastest growing categories of Stand Up Paddling, cruising, fitness and racing.
"Our new Bent Shaft SUP is the best choice for dedicated paddlers who want to gentle to their bodies while getting more power for the same amount of effort," say Jim Miller, Werner's Marketing Manager.
All canoe paddles are not created equal [Video]
According to this video put together by famed paddler, Paul Mason, there is no reason in the world why you should paddle anything but a Werner Paddle.
Between you and me, I kinda believe him….


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