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Being associated with Thanksgiving, that most wholesome and family-focused of holidays, is usually a good thing. That is, unless, you're Tiger Woods.
It seems hard to believe that almost a year has passed since a still not fully explained, middle-of-the- night accident ended with the world's top golfer passed out behind the wheel of his SUV and his reputation soon to be in tatters following the exposure of a years long sex scandal.
Now Woods feels like he's finally ready to move on, reports the New York Post.
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"It's going to be great," Woods said in an interview with the Associated Press a few days ahead of his first post-scandal Thanksgiving. "I'm going to be with my family. My mom is going to be there... We've turned the corner, turned the page, and it's time to move forward."
Woods has fallen far in the last year: he was released from endorsement contacts, became the - no pun intended - butt of many a late-night comedian's jokes, watched his marriage end with an expensive settlement, and, perhaps most demeaning of all for Tiger, lost his cherished and long-held ranking as the world's number one golfer.
Though Woods had one of the most closely controlled images in public life, he claims that he's "totally fine" with the fact that he has to start over.
"I made my share of mistakes. People can look at that as what not to do, and if they choose to make fun of it, that's fine. I can't control that. All I know is that I can only control myself."
However, in a move that has become de rigueur for fallen celebrities, Woods recently started his own apology tour. In the November 17 issue of Newsweek, he penned an essay entitled, "How I've Redefined Victory," in which he said that he's "more grounded than ever" and "not the same man I was a year ago." He sat down for an interview on ESPN's Mike and Mike in the Morning talk show and, of course, started a Twitter account.
But while those things will help, it seems like nothing less than his stated goal of surpassing Jack Nicklaus' record of winning 18 majors will give the golfer back what's he lost.
"I've still got a career ahead of me," he said. "I'm in a better place that I ever was. That's the beauty of it. That's what is fun and exciting about the future."
Speaking of the future, Woods' first crack at a major in 2011 comes at one of his favorite events, the Masters, happening April 8-11. Mark your calendars.
Selected Reading: New York Post, Newsweek, USA Today

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Test Overview
DNA fingerprinting is a test to identify and evaluate the genetic information-called DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)-in a person's cells. It is called a "fingerprint" because it is very unlikely that any two people would have exactly the same DNA information, in the same way that it is very unlikely that any two people would have exactly the same physical fingerprint. The test is used to determine whether a family relationship exists between two people, to identify organisms causing a disease, and to solve crimes.
Only a small sample of cells is needed for DNA fingerprinting. A drop of blood or the root of a hair contains enough DNA for testing. Semen, hair, or skin scrapings are often used in criminal investigations .
A person who has DNA fingerprinting done voluntarily usually provides a sample of blood taken from a vein. DNA testing also can be done on cells obtained by a simple mouthwash or a swab of the cheeks inside the mouth, but these methods are not recommended.
Why It Is Done
DNA fingerprinting is done to:
- Find out who a person's parents or siblings are. This test also may be used to identify the parents of babies who were switched at birth.
- Solve crimes (forensic science). Blood, semen, skin, or other tissue left at the scene of a crime can be analyzed to help prove whether the suspect was or was not present at the crime scene.
- Identify a body. This is useful if the body is badly decomposed or if only body parts are available, such as following a natural disaster or a battle.
How To Prepare
Tell your doctor if you have had a blood transfusion within the past 3 months. You do not need to do anything else before you have this test.
Talk to your doctor about any concerns you have about the need for the test, its risks, how it will be done, or what the results will mean. To help you understand the importance of this test, fill out the medical test information form (What is a PDF document?) .
How It Is Done
Blood sample from a vein
DNA that is used to establish identity is collected from a blood sample. The health professional drawing blood will:
- Wrap an elastic band around your upper arm to stop the flow of blood. This makes the veins below the band larger so it is easier to put a needle into the vein.
- Clean the needle site with alcohol.
- Put the needle into the vein. More than one needle stick may be needed.
- Attach a tube to the needle to fill it with blood.
- Remove the band from your arm when enough blood is collected.
- Put a gauze pad or cotton ball over the needle site as the needle is removed.
- Put pressure on the site and then put on a bandage.
Blood sample from a heel stick
If a DNA blood test is done on a baby, a heel stick will be done instead of a blood draw from a vein.
For a heel stick blood sample, several drops of blood are collected from the heel of the baby. The skin of the heel is cleaned with alcohol and then pricked with a small, sterile lancet. Several drops of blood are collected inside circles on a specially prepared piece of paper. When enough blood has been collected, a gauze pad or cotton ball is placed over the puncture site. Pressure is applied to the puncture site briefly and then a small bandage is usually placed over it.
Other methods
DNA can be collected from dried blood, skin, saliva, hair, urine, and semen. Bone and teeth samples are used when a body is badly decomposed.
How It Feels
Blood sample from a vein
You may feel nothing at all from the needle puncture, or you may feel a brief sting or pinch as the needle goes through the skin. Some people feel a stinging pain while the needle is in the vein. But many people do not feel any pain, or have only minor discomfort, after the needle is positioned in the vein. The amount of pain you feel depends on the skill of the health professional drawing the blood, the condition of your veins, and your sensitivity to pain.
Blood sample from a heel stick
The baby may feel a brief sting or a pinch when the lancet pricks the skin. While the blood is being collected, there is very little or no discomfort.
The collection of DNA from saliva, urine, or semen does not cause discomfort.
Blood sample from a vein
There is very little chance of a problem from having a blood sample taken from a vein.
- You may get a small bruise at the puncture site. You can lower the chance of bruising by keeping pressure on the site for several minutes.
- In rare cases, the vein may become swollen after the blood sample is taken. This condition is called phlebitis. You can use a warm compress several times daily to treat this.
Blood sample from a heel stick
There is very little chance of a problem from having a heel stick. A small bruise may develop at the site.
There are no risks linked with collecting DNA from saliva, urine, or semen.
DNA fingerprinting is a test to identify and evaluate the genetic information-called DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)-in a person's cells.
DNA samples can:
- Determine who a person's parents are (establish paternity and maternity). Tissue samples from two people can also be compared to determine how likely they are to be blood relatives.
- Determine whether a suspect was present at a crime scene, by comparing DNA from the scene to the DNA of the suspect.
- Positively identify a body. Bone and hair samples can be used to identify a badly decomposed body.
What Affects the Test
Reasons you may not be able to have the test or why the results may not be helpful include:
- Sample size. The possibility of having inaccurate test results increases if a very small sample of DNA is available for testing. The chance that the DNA will be mixed up with some other DNA is also higher with a smaller sample.
- Having had a blood transfusion within the past 3 months.
- Decay of the tissue sample.
What To Think About
- Because DNA fingerprinting has been used to identify bodies, such as military personnel killed in action or crime victims, DNA databases (much like fingerprint databases) have been developed. DNA fingerprinting is more accurate than traditional fingerprints, dental records, blood type , or ID tags for this purpose.
- Although home paternity test kits are available, they are not as accurate as DNA fingerprinting, and the results cannot be used in a court of law. If you are thinking about using of one of these kits, talk with your doctor.
- Other tests that can help determine the likelihood of two people being related or that can detect inherited diseases include karyotyping and genetic testing.
Other Works Consulted
- Fischbach FT, Dunning MB III, eds. (2009). Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, 8th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
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About a year ago you published the comments of a cranky reader who was berating you for advising "good, honest, decent, hard-working Kiwis" to put their money in our local (well, mostly Australian) banks.
You were challenged about the validity of our trading bank credit ratings and also on your theory that the gold price was a bubble. The writer told you to hold on to the article so he could "remind you and everyone else a year from now why you and everyone else should have all removed our money from the trading banks".
I had a bit of a chuckle at the time and recorded a few indices to see how things went over the year. I also made up a sample $100,000 portfolio at the time consisting of:
• 10 per cent cash at call (assumed zero interest after fees)
• 50 per cent cash on deposit (ASB 4.45 per cent)
• 30 per cent NZX50 linked
• 10 per cent gold linked
Thank goodness for the "instability" of our local banks and stock market, as they managed to make up for the losses on the gold, and I came out with a theoretical net 4.2 per cent return (plus dividends) as of today. Not a stunner, but better than the CPI.
Looks like the sky has not fallen, although that of your cranky reader is a little cloudier than it was this time last year.
Thanks for picking up on this. I had a note in my diary to report on how the year had gone, but you summarise it all beautifully.
For the benefit of others, "NZX50 linked" is the equivalent of investing in shares in the NZX50 index - basically, the biggest 50 local shares.
Your data show that from September 2, 2011, to August 28 this year, the NZX50 rose from 3303 to 3629, up 10 per cent.
Meanwhile, gold fell from US$1883 an ounce to US$1664, down 12 per cent. And in kiwi dollars it fell from $2227 to $1999, down 10 per cent.
I should add that a year ago I was much more confident that the banks would stay sound than that the gold price wouldn't keep rising. Gold could easily have had another good year. It's just that it doesn't always. It worries me when people put a large portion of their savings into gold - especially if it's money they'll need within the next few years.
You would think that the results you report would have silenced last year's correspondent. But no. Read on.
Doom merchant
What lies dead ahead financially for every soul upon this planet has already been determined, and will occur independent of what you, I or anyone else thinks, feels, says or does.
I have no expectations of you or the Herald to publish my letter, and to be honest, I don't need nor want the validation.
It is with some irony (being the "official week of money") that my obligatory communique to you should surface now. One year ago, we agreed to meet (through your invitation) back at your column on September 8, 2012, so I could remind your readers why they should have removed all money from their bank, prior to the bank runs and financial system collapse I predicted were about to unfold.
Someone once said, "Predictions can be difficult ... especially about the future". I believe predictions can be easy ... just avoid the date stamp. Lesson learned. However, just because it hasn't happened, doesn't mean it won't.
Financial system collapse is inevitable.
I'm 100 per cent certain.
The evidence is compelling and insurmountable, and not hard to find. A dollar is nothing more than a worthless piece of paper backed by the performance of a government and the productivity of its people. It is glaringly obvious to me that both, on a global scale, are severely declining. To believe New Zealand is immune is tantamount to financial suicide. KiwiSaver funds, I fear, will inevitably get slaughtered ...
Sorry to cut you off, but you've had more than 200 words. To summarise your next 321 words, governments and central banks are behaving badly and "an unprecedented tipping point is fast approaching".
You even quote US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke as saying, "We're about to plunge off a financial cliff."
But, if he in fact did say that - I haven't been able to verify it from a reliable source - let's check the context. In short, I don't agree with your doom and gloom. And I certainly don't accept your opening sentence, which seems to suggest we can't do anything about our own financial situations.
Spending stats puzzle
I just read the table "What are retirees spending?" in the August 17 Herald.
I would love Statistics New Zealand and/or Dr Matthews to explain the following anomalies: Single-person household transport $4.70, two-person household $27.89. Do couples travel almost three times as much as single people? Recreation and culture $8.59 versus $35.19. Are couples twice as "cultured"?
I suspect the differences come down to age. When people first retire, more than half the households would be couples. But as spouses die, a growing proportion of older retiree households will be single people.
It follows that the average single retired person will be older than the average married one. And people in their 60s travel and go out more than people in their 80s.
Raising super in stages
How will the new superannuitants look after their superannuitant parents? At age 65 an increasing number will have living parents in their 80s, 90s and centenarians.
No account is being taken of the plain fact that a 65-year-old can look after him/herself far more economically than a 90-year-old. The young retiree can opt for employment, full or part-time, can do house repairs, look after the garden, grow the veggies/fruit, etc. A really old person must use the assistance of others. I am talking of needs here, not wants.
Because of the mortality pyramid it is entirely feasible to increase the super for the old by up to 25 per cent, which would help them pay their carers a living wage, and reduce the entry-level super at 65 by 5 per cent. A progressively increasing rate will broadly match the decreasing capacities of the ageing.
I have written to the main party leaders and to Treasury with this suggestion. Only John Key's office acknowledged and no one commented. Am I kidding myself?
PS: I am aged 83 and the adjustment to my super would be minor in either direction.
Yes, but over the next 10 years you would gain lots. Just teasing!
While you're right that younger retired people can help themselves more, the Government seems to supply free support to older retirees who need it - at least for the people I know. And Claire Matthews' report suggests that paying for carers doesn't loom large in most retired people's budgets.
As discussed above, the newly retired tend to spend more, so I don't think it would make sense to increase NZ Super as people get older.
Loans and allowances
As I understand it, students can draw under the student loan scheme $150 per week as living expenses, which needs to be paid back. Students could use this money to invest if they don't need the money for living expenses.
One thing that does irk me is when parents manufacture their income to be below the required limit that allows their children to receive as much as $200 per week which they don't need to pay back. Some of these people I know own millions in farms and properties.
And when these children come home for the holidays they have to not work too much so it doesn't affect their free entitlement. This seems so wrong and dishonest.
What message does this give to young people?
It's not as bad as you think.
But first, student loans. There are three components. One is fees, which are paid directly to the educational institution. The second is course-related costs, for which you may have to provide supporting evidence. And the third is living expenses.
You're out of date on the amount of living expenses. It's currently $172.51. (I love the odd amounts of government payments - usually the result of inflation adjustments or similar. Couldn't they at least round them to the nearest dollar?)
While the Ministry of Social Development advises students to borrow only as much as they need, you're right that a student who didn't need this money could borrow and invest it - something I should have mentioned in last week's column.
Turning to money that doesn't have to be paid back - a.k.a. student allowances - these can be considerably more than the $200 a week you mention. See www.tinyurl.com/studentallowance.
For students under 24, eligibility depends on their parents' income. However, it's no longer easy for parents to manipulate their income.
"The definition of parental income changed from January 1, 2012," says a ministry spokesperson. Under the change - which affects the Working for Families tax credit and the Community Services Card as well as the parental income test for student allowances - many forms of income are counted, "including any income that your parents may have directly or indirectly deprived themselves of". For details, see www.tinyurl.com/parentsincome.
On your comment about students not earning too much in the holidays, the ministry says you must be referring to the Unemployment Benefit Student Hardship, "which is available for students while on a break in study who cannot find employment. Any income earned over this period affects the rate of Unemployment Benefit Student Hardship - not the Student Allowance."
Mary Holm is a freelance journalist, part-time university lecturer, member of the Financial Markets Authority board, director of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme, seminar presenter and bestselling author on personal finance. Her website is www.maryholm.com. Her opinions are personal, and do not reflect the position of any organisation in which she holds office. Mary's advice is of a general nature, and she is not responsible for any loss that any reader may suffer from following it. Send questions to email@example.com or Money Column, Business Herald, PO Box 32, Auckland. Letters should not exceed 200 words. We won't publish your name. Please provide a (preferably daytime) phone number. Sorry, but Mary cannot answer all questions, correspond directly with readers, or give financial advice.
Financial guide released
The Reserve Bank has released the 64-page booklet I wrote for it called Upside, downside - a guide to risk for savers and investors. Excerpts from the booklet were published in this column about a month ago.
You can get copies from The Knowledge Centre, the Reserve Bank, PO Box 2498, Wellington, 6140, or by phoning 04 471 3660 or emailing email@example.com. Alternatively, you can read the booklet or download it at www.rbnz.govt.nz/publications/upsidedownside.pdf on the Reserve Bank's website. The Reserve Bank is also taking bulk orders, for members of a family, organisation, employees, clients and so on.


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One of the casualties of the recent Station Fire was a serene peak in the Altadena foothills known as Little Round Top. Named for the site of a decisive Union victory in the Civil War, it is also the gravesite of one of the unsung heroes of the abolitionist movement. Owen Brown, son of radical abolitionist John Brown, moved to the Pasadena area in 1884, along with his brother Jason, sister, Ruth, and brother-in-law, Henry Thompson. As this month marks the 150th anniversary of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, it seems fitting to illustrate Pasadena's connection to one of the most pivotal periods in American history.
Known primarily through the notoriety of their father, brothers Owen, Jason and Henry Thompson also played important roles in history. All three fought proslavery forces in Kansas during the 1850s, and Owen participated in the Harpers Ferry raid, along with Henry's brothers, William and Dauphin. Ruth Brown was one of her father's closest confidants, and her letters have proved an invaluable resource to John Brown's biographers.
In the late 1850s, Owen became involved in the event that would solidify his father's legacy. After months of careful planning, John Brown and 21 followers overtook the U.S. Federal Arsenal and Rifle Works in the town of Harpers Ferry, Virginia, on October 16, 1859, in an attempt to steal weapons for a planned slave revolt.
Preceding the raid, Owen Brown befriended residents of Harpers Ferry and obtained crucial information about train routes and local slave owners.
Though the raid ended in disaster, Owen and four others managed to escape, and over the course of 36 days, made their way to safety in the North. Existing as a fugitive for nearly twenty years, Owen hid with family in Ohio during the Civil War, and worked for the Underground Railroad until Emancipation.
By the time the Browns moved to Pasadena in the 1880s, their radical days were long behind them. Their identities, however, were known to many, and soon they became minor celebrities in the growing city.
While Ruth and Henry were unbothered by the attention, Owen and Jason shied away from the spotlight, instead seeking a pastoral life of gardening, reading and hiking in the Altadena foothills. According to their niece, Mary Thompson, they "did not like cities, even one as small as Pasadena was then, and they loved the outdoor life."
Despite this, they were active in the community. Owen and Jason were elected honorary members of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and were frequent guests at meetings of Civil War veterans. Jason helped lay the foundation for the Echo Mountain House and was curator of Thaddeus Lowe's Wild Animal Museum.
They were "full of a great love of all humanity," recalled their niece. Jason in particular was "as gentle as a dove with all of God's creatures." It was said, however, that Owen carried two Colt revolvers with him wherever he went.
Although the Browns became beloved figures in Pasadena, particularly its small African American community, Owen and Jason cherished their solitude and soon moved further into the foothills, building a second cabin near Millard Canyon. There they were happy to receive visitors but rarely made trips into town.
Owen fell sick and died in 1889. His funeral, held at the Methodist Tabernacle on South Marengo Avenue, drew 2,000 people. Among his pallbearers was fellow Pasadena resident John H. Painter, a close friend of John Brown, who was excommunicated by his church for helping to box and ship the weapons used at Harpers Ferry.
"It is quite remarkable," wrote the author of Owen's obituary in The Pasadena Standard, "that there should be found in Pasadena so many men who were associated with John Brown in his mighty work, which heaved up the nation and made the entering wedge for the overthrow of slavery thirty years ago."
Owen was buried on Little Round Top with a modest headstone that read "Owen Brown, Son Of John Brown The Liberator, Died Jan. 9, 1889, Aged 64 Yrs."
Jason remained in Pasadena until he lost his cabin to debt in 1893. After settling for a short time in Santa Cruz County, he eventually moved back to Ohio, where he died in 1912.
Ruth and Henry Thompson remained in Pasadena until their deaths, Ruth in 1904 and Henry in 1911. Their funerals, which were also well attended, were held at All Saints' Episcopal Church. Buried at Mountain View Cemetery in Altadena, their graves are easily viewable (see Find A Grave for details).
As a sad coda to Owen's saga, his headstone disappeared from Little Round Top in 2002, casting suspicion on the owner of the adjacent property, who had long tried to prevent people from visiting the site. The recent fires have made access to the grave iffy, but websites such as altadenatrails.org will likely have updates on current conditions.
Unfortunately, we weren't able to post photos of Ruth or Henry Thompson, but some wonderful ones are linked below, courtesy of the West Virginia State Archives:
– Owen, Jason, and Ruth at the Brown cabin
– Henry Thompson, later in life


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While taking part in the 18-day "MLB Fan Cave: World Baseball Classic Edition," the "Cave Dwellers" will watch every game of the Classic live at all hours of the day and night. They also will share their national pride, meet baseball personalities and chronicle their experiences online through videos, blogs and social media. As the teams are eliminated from the World Baseball Classic tournament, the fan representing that country/territory will leave the MLB Fan Cave. The fans of the final four teams will travel to the Championship Round in San Francisco, CA to watch their countries/territories compete for the World Baseball Classic Championship. Fans are eligible to represent any country/territory that they reside in or the country/territory of their heritage.
With more than 1.2 million combined followers from 129 countries and territories on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, the MLB Fan Cave has built a large community of baseball fans from around the world. The Cave Dwellers will have a chance to interact with these worldwide baseball fans during the 2013 World Baseball Classic. The official World Baseball Classic social media channels on Facebook and Twitter, which have seen tremendous growth since the Qualifying Round, will provide additional outlets for the Cave Dwellers to connect with fans around the globe.
The 2013 World Baseball Classic, which is the third edition of the tournament, will feature the world's best players representing their countries and territories. Thirty-nine games will be played in seven venues in four nations and territories from March 2 through March 19, 2013. Team Japan is the two-time defending champion of the World Baseball Classic, having won in 2006 and 2009.


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Bacon-Cheese Pinwheel Rolls
It's no wonder my husband adores these pinwheels. I got the original recipe from his mother. They taste great warm or cold and freeze well in plastic bags.
Total TimePrep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 25 min.
Makes4 dozen
- 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
- 2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
- 1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
- 2/3 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 8-3/4 to 9-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 pound sliced bacon, diced
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 2 teaspoons sugar in 1 cup warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the milk, butter, eggs, salt, 7 cups flour and remaining water and sugar. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
- Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Set bacon aside. Cook onion in drippings until tender; set aside.
- Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into fourths. Roll each portion into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Sprinkle each with a fourth of the cheese, about 1/3 cup bacon and about 2 tablespoons onion.
- Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut each into 12 slices. Place cut side down 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts1 each: 209 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 337mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
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Water is hydrogen oxide and it is composed of two molecules of hydrogen and one molecule of oxygen. It has a molecular weight of 18.016 and is the most universal solvent known.
Water is the most universal solvent known. In the human body, it is capable of dissolving simple elements, ions and large organic molecules. Because of water's ability to maintain these materials in solution, the various body chemicals are capable of undergoing reactions that would not be possible in other forms.
Because water is a liquid, it can be carried through the circulatory system, reaching to all cells in the body.
Water is the most common compound in the human body, although the percentage of body water will vary from individual to individual, depending on age, gender, and general body composition. Newborn infants are about 78% body water, but this drops to
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65% by one year of age. Although the adult percentages are often quoted as 60% for males and 55% for females, this is strongly influenced by the amount of body fat present in the body. Since fat cells contain very little water, higher levels of body fat will reduce the overall percentage of water.
Intracellular fluid, the liquid inside individual cells, represents about two-thirds of the body's water. or about 40% of total body weight. Intracellular fluid contains both water and salts, primarily potassium, as well as enzymes and other organic molecules. Flow of water into and out of the cell is largely controlled by osmosis. The outermost layer of an animal cell is the cell membrane, and water can flow through the membrane from areas of low salt concentration to areas of high salt concentration. The remaining water is in the form of extracellular fluid that includes blood and cerebrospinal fluid. The most common ion of the extracellular fluid is sodium. Body water may be lost through various mechanisms including respiration, perspiration, and urination, and must constantly be replaced. Under the best circumstances, water levels will be completely balanced, and the intake will match the amount of water lost.
Because water can be moved through the body rapidly, people have used diuretics to give the illusion of weight loss. Diuretcis, both drugs and diuretic herbs, promote loss of water through the kidneys. Water loss is at best transient, and has no real benefit in terms of either health or physical appearance.
Beyond its role in general health, water can make play a major role in maintaining body weight through a program of caloric restriction. Foods that contain large amounts of water, such as fruits and vegetables, have low energy density, and so may produce sensations of satiety with low caloric intake.
Several published studies showed interesting patterns of food intake based on the water composition of foods. In one, subjects were given either food containing a high concentration of water, such as a soup of a stew, or the same solids prepared as a casserole, with water to accompany the meal. Although in each case, the total amount of both solids and water were the same, subjects ingested fewer calories when the water was incorporated into the food source. In a related study, advising people to eat foods with low energy density, that is, foods containing higher concentrations of water, was a more successful weight-loss strategy than attempts to limit portion size.
The second study evaluated the effects of preloading water before a meal. Subjects were asked to drink water before eating. Although subjects claimed that the quantity of water ingested had filled them up, and they had no appetite, the amount of food actually consumed after the pre-load was no different from that eaten by members of the control group. Although these studies are not definitive, they do indiate that foods with a high concentration of water, such as soups, stews, or salads, may be useful in weight loss programs by providing satiety with low levels of energy intake.
Failure to maintain adequate water levels can lead to dehydration. While this may be the result of various diseases, the initial symptoms are thirst and dry mouth. followed by lightheadedness and dizziness
Although water intake is normally very safe, excessive water intake, also known as hyperhydration, can occur, and may be fatal. Excessive water intake can lead to dilution of the sodium levels in the body, causing hyponatremia. This condition is sometimes seen in infants who may ingest too much water, either because they are given only water to drink or because excessive water is used to dilute infant formulas. Water intoxication may also result from severe vomiting or diarrhea in which the fluid is replaced with water, without replacing the electrolytes. Rarely, athletes who have undergone very great extertion may perspire excessively, and, if the fluid loss is replaced with water without electrolytes, may experience water intoxication. Althoug this is very rare, it did occur at the 2007 London Marathon, when temperatures were unseasonably warm that over 5,000 runners needed to be treated on site. Over 70 runners were taken to the hospital for treatment and one first-time marathoner, 22 years of age, died from hyperhydration. Voluntary hyperhydration has been reported and has been known to be fatal. On occasion, hyperhydration has been reported as part of school hazings.
Symptoms of water intoxication are similar to those of dehydration: muscle cramps, confusion, nausea, slurred speech and disorientation. Because of this, althletes may mistake water intoxication for dehydration, and drink even more water after toxicity has appeared. The goal of rehydration is to drink just enough water to replace the amount lost to perspiration. Forcing fluids can be dangerous. While sports drinks replace electrolytes, they may also provide a high level of calories. For people exercising to lose weight, an appropriate amount of water has been advocated as the most appropriate method of rehydration.
Weight loss programs should target body fat; however, some weight-loss remedies, in an attempt to show prompt results, have incorporated diuretic drugs. These may lead to loss of body water, with the risk of dehydration.
Parental concerns
Adolescents and teen-agers should be aware of the hazards associated with hyperhydration. Children of this age may be at risk both of excessive water intake after athletics, and also as part of school hazing rituals.
Lide, David, editor. CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 87th edition. Boca Raton, Florida: CRDC Press, 2006.
Gray RW, French SJ, Robinson TM, Yeomans MR.
"Increasing preload volume with water reduces rated appetite but not food intake in healthy men even with minimum delay between preload and test meal." Nutr Neurosci. 2003 Feb; 6(1): 29-37.
Keating JP, Schears GJ, Dodge PR. Oral water intoxication in infants. An American epidemic. Am J Dis Child.1991 Sep; 145(9): 985-90.
Norton GN, Anderson AS, Hetherington MM. "Volume and variety: relative effects on food intake." Physiol Behav. 2006 Apr 15; 87(4): 714-22. Epub 2006 Mar 3.
Rolls BJ,Bell EA,Thorwart ML. "Water incorporated into a food but not served with a food decreases energy intake in lean women." Am J Clin Nutr. 1999 Oct; 70(4): 448-55.
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Napoli back at cleanup; Uehara back in 'pen
CHICAGO -- The Red Sox had slugger Mike Napoli back in the cleanup hole and closer Koji Uehara back in the bullpen for Thursday night's 3-1 win in the series finale against the White Sox.
Napoli dislocated his left ring finger in the ninth inning of Tuesday night's game, and he was out of the lineup on Wednesday. He went 1-for-3 and scored the go-ahead run on Thursday.
"He is relatively fine, yeah," said Red Sox manager John Farrell. "Even last night, he was available for a couple of different ways if we chose to use him. We feel like the swelling continues to go down. The discomfort that was there yesterday is less than today. There will probably be some taping just to support it further, but he's in there, ready to go."
As for Uehara, the Red Sox didn't have his services for five straight games as he dealt with discomfort in his right shoulder. He pitched around a single in the ninth on Thursday to record his third save.
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KatrinaG necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 30 diseños de 14 diseñadores freelance.
The Games
The Event:
For the last few years the College has ran a successful sporting event called superstars, involving local Secondary Schools with participants ranging from 14 – 16 years old. Over the years this has grown and matured and become a high profile event. With the 2012 Olympics approaching, the College want to launch a new event to coincide with the world wide Olympic activity by taking on a new approach with a new sporting theme and different exciting sports games.
The name of the event is called 'The Games'. The Games have several heats and initially the College is involved in visiting each school. The best contestants from each school then form a team to battle it out for glory in 'The Games Final' at a local and impartial sports facility. Sports students from the College are encouraged to take a leading role in the project in order to develop their community and leadership skills which are also considered to enhance their progress.
Each year the event is supported by a sporting champion, three of which have been olympic medalists. The event is sponsored by both local and national companies (tescos, Del Monte, Oldrids, etc) and therefore has a high profile within the College catchment areas.
The event involves both secondary school students (14 - 16 years) and College students (16 - 25 years) and College staff (adults)
Although a simular event has run for the last five years, this event is new, with new sports games, a new approach and new branding so we want the school students who may have heard about the old event to look forward to an exciting change.
The event aims to promote competitive sports, physical activity and health in general.
We require a new brand logo which will be used on t-shirts, publicity, literature, awards, displays and promotional items. The colours in the logo will carry through to design banners, adverts, etc.
Logos (and branding) will need to be produced in a variety of materials (i.e. metal for trophies, on fabric for t-shirts) and in a variety of colours so will need to be versatile. Logo will be printed on dark and light material.
• This year 'The Games' should incorporate some of the spirit of the Olympics but the logo is NOT be centralised around this event or use any elements of the Olympic branding. It is very important that you to comply with this part of the brief to prevent breaking olympic copyright laws.
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Sunday, January 20, 2013 - Sunday News Report
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It was a below-average
year for Great Lakes freighters in 2012. The Lake Carriers' Association reports
the U.S.-flag ships working on the Great Lakes carrying 89 and a half million
tons of dry-bulk cargo, down 4-point-6 percent from the year before. That
figure is also below the five-year average. Iron shipments were off 4-point-3
percent and coal shipments fell to 17-point-6 million tons, well below the
average of 22 and a half million. Experts blame the drop-off, at least in part,
to the phasing out of Canadian coal-fired electric plants.
Wisconsin is now one of 13
states issuing drivers licenses which meet federal standards. The licenses
include stringent checks on proof of legal presence in the U.S., the person's
address and identity. Drivers will need to bring documents like their Social
Security card, passport and something like a utility bill as a proof of address.
The IDs will be made compliant with the federal REAL ID Act of 2005. You can
still get a regular drivers license, by the new IDs will be required for air
travel or entering some federal buildings in the next few years.
Delafield police say it
looks like equipment problems are to blame for the death of a 32 year old scuba
diver in Nagawicka Lake Saturday. Steven LaLonde had been diving under the ice
near the beach at a park when he encountered the problems. Other divers in his
group pulled LaLonde out of the water and performed CPR, but he will pronounced
dead later.
One of the gun rallies
held around the nation brought 500 to 600 people to the Wisconsin Capitol
yesterday. The group Wisconsin Guns Across American held a peaceful rally in
Madison. That rally was one of dozens taking place in state capitols across the
nation. The activity was put together through social media, the rallies
sponsored by the Washington, D.C.-based group Political Media. No incidents
were reported from the Madison rally.
Even though the
company dropped Lance Armstrong as a representative last fall, Tek Bicycle
Corporation says it is keeping an eye on the developments related to statements
from the one-time cycling champion. Armstrong was on Tek bicycles for his now
disqualified seven Tour de France wins. In a two-part interview on the Oprah
Winfrey Network, Armstrong admitted using performance-enhancing drugs. Tek
officials say they are hopeful for the future of clean cycling competitions and
they don't plan to renew their connection with Armstrong.
Special prosecutor John
Franke is reportedly planning to ask inquest jurors to consider charges of
reckless homicide and failure to render ad by law enforcement in connection with
Derek Williams' death. The Milwaukee man died in July 2011 while he was gasping
for breath and begging for help. He was left struggling in a patrol car for
eight minutes. The inquest will be held next month. The Milwaukee
Journal-Sentinel is reporting Franke will present five days of witnesses,
including medical experts. An attorney for Williams' mother says the charges
would be a chance to hold officers accountable.
An accident which sent an
ATV through the ice at High Cliff State Park Marina on Lake Winnebago has left a
42 year old man dead. The unidentified victim from Sherwood was underwater for
about an hour according to the Calumet County Sheriff's Department. Two men
were riding ATVs across the ice when they encountered open water. The first man
got across safely, but the second went under. The victim was flown to Theda
Clark Trauma Center in Neenah where he was pronounced dead.
The Democratic Party of
Wisconsin says it will raise about a half-million dollars to spend on hiring
regional political directors in Green Bay, Eau Claire and La Crosse. The party
calls it a "72-county strategy." Party officials say losses in the 2010
election can be blamed on the failure to turn out voters in Milwaukee and
Madison. They say they also need to be more competitive outside the population
centers. The effort is aimed at defeating Governor Scott Walker in the 2014
election. Though the party hasn't picked a candidate yet, it expects to have
one by the end of this year. The Democrats also hope they can regain control of
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Bearing arrangements
Back-to-back arrangement
In a back-to-back bearing arrangement (fig. 1), the load lines diverge along the bearing axis. Axial loads acting in both directions can be accommodated, but only by one bearing or bearing set in each direction.
Bearings mounted back-to-back provide a relatively rigid bearing arrangement. The wide span between bearing effective centres makes this arrangement particularly well suited to support moment loads.
Face-to-face arrangement
In a face-to-face bearing arrangement (fig. 2), the load lines converge along the bearing axis. Axial loads acting in both directions can be accommodated, but only by one bearing or bearing set in each direction.
The short span between effective bearing centres makes face-to-face arrangements less suitable to support moment loads.
Tandem arrangement
The use of a tandem arrangement provides increased axial and radial load carrying capacity compared to a single bearing. In a tandem arrangement (fig. 3), the load lines are parallel so that radial and axial loads are shared.
The bearing set can only accommodate axial loads acting in one direction. If axial loads act in both directions, or if combined loads are present, additional bearing(s) adjusted against the tandem arrangement must be added.
Universally matchable bearings and matched bearing sets can be arranged in various ways depending on the stiffness and load requirements of the application. The possible arrangements are shown in fig 4, including the designation suffixes applicable to matched bearing sets.
Reducing inventories
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Hydrogen Energy California
Power Plant Project
Docket Number:
08-AFC-08A (Amended Application For Certification)
Project Status: Applicant Withdraws AFC, March 3, 2016
Committee Overseeing This Case:
Karen Douglas, Commissioner, Presiding Member
Andrew McAllister, Commissioner, Associate Member
Hearing Officer: Raoul Renaud
Key Dates
- 9/11/2011 - SCS Energy California acquired the project from the original applicant, redesigned key aspects of the project including addition of an integrated fertilizer production plant
- 10/25/2011 - Applicant's Status Report #9 is filed detailing SCS Energy's proposed project changes
- 5/02/2012 - An Amended Application for Certification (AFC) was filed and a new Docket number, 08-AFC-8A was assigned
- 6/28/2013 - Commission staff releases Preliminary Staff Analysis.
- 3/3/2016 - Applicant Withdraws AFC.
- 3/3/2016 - Commission Orders Termination of AFC.
- 7/31/2008 - Original Application for Certification (AFC) filed
- 5/28/2009 - Revised Application for Certification (AFC) filed
- 8/26/2009 - Commission accepts AFC as "data adequate."
La información en español
Spanish Translation - WebEx Recording of the May 6, 2014, Committee Status Conference and Hearing on Motion to Terminate AFC Posted May 27, 2015. (Streaming video and audio) For technical assistance, see WebEx playback help.
- Aviso de Taller sobre la Evaluación Preliminar del Personal/el Borrador de la Declaración de Impacto Ambiental para el Proyecto
- Evaluación Preliminar del Personal, Borrador de la Declaracion de Impacto Ambiental Resumen Ejecutivo
- Notice of Availability of the Preliminary Staff Assessment and Draft Environmental Impact Statement. This document includes both the English (page 1) and Español (página 8) version of the notice (PDF file, 18 Pages).
- Divulgación de la Evaluación Preliminar del Personal y del Borrador de la Declaración de Impacto Ambiental para el Proyecto de Energía a Hidrógeno de California
On September 11, 2011, SCS Energy California, acquired the Hydrogen Energy California (HECA) project, and determined that the information needs of all the parties, agencies, and the public would be served best by submitting an AFC Amendment which incorporates all the unchanged information from the early proceeding as well as detailed information regarding the project refinements, including turbine selection, the addition of an integrated fertilizer production plant, and the addition of a rail spur for use in coal and pet-coke deliveries and transporting the nitrogen-based fertilizer, degassed liquid sulphur, and gasification solids.
On July 31, 2008, Hydrogen Energy International, LLC filed an Application for Certification (08-AFC-8) for an integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) power generating facility called Hydrogen Energy California (HECA) in Kern County, California. Because of problems with habitat for endangered species in the original location for the project, the company retracted the original AFC. The company filed a revised application on May 28, 2009, for the same project to be built at a different location. This Amended application, filed on May 2, 2012, presents all project modifications, site and linear facility refinements, and integrates all previous relevant information from the above two filings into a complete new document, the AFC Amendment.
The project, as proposed, would gasify blends of petroleum coke (25 %) and coal (75%) to produce hydrogen to fuel a combustion turbine operating in combined cycle mode. The gasification component would produce 180 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) of hydrogen to feed a 400 megawatt (MW) gross, 288 MW net combined cycle plant providing California with dispatchable baseload power to the grid. The gasification component would also capture approximately 130 MMSCFD of carbon dioxide (or approximately 90 percent at steady-state operation) which would be transported and used for enhanced oil recovery and sequestration (storage) in the Elk Hills Oil Field Unit. The HECA project would also produce approximately 1 million tons of fertilizer for domestic use.
Energy Commission Facility Certification Process
The California Energy Commission is the lead agency (for licensing thermal power plants 50 megawatts and larger) under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has a certified regulatory program under CEQA. Under its certified program, the Energy Commission is exempt from having to prepare an environmental impact report. Its certified program, however, does require environmental analysis of the project, including an analysis of alternatives and mitigation measures to minimize any significant adverse effect the project may have on the environment.
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It had been 36 years since Mamady had been in Balandugu, the village where he was born, at the time of the festivals for the end of the Ramadan. Featuring music and dancing in his honor, the singers and musicians of Balandugu, the music of the young girls, the griots of the brotherhood of hunters, in short, the "sound" of the village during four days of jubilations.
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1. 20 Janvier 1999
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3. Nama
4. Kogno Foli
5. Soboninkun
6. Samakoro
7. Konden
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9. Sene Foli
10. Fankani
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A police officer in Windham, Maine, attempted to "pull over" two cows after they were reportedly menacing cars on Thursday afternoon.
In a video the police department posted on its Facebook page, Officer Ernest MacVane attempts to deal with the cows by asking them to "pull over."
The cows, however, continue walking down the road, leading the officer to call out to the cows and ask them to "stop resisting arrest."


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'The Police Became a Mob'
Chief Judge Frank Easterbrook recounts the horrific police attack on Frank Jude in a ruling this month from the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
By way of background, Jude tagged along with some young ladies to a house party late one evening. The party was mostly off‐duty cops who immediately made Jude feel unwelcome. Jude left after just 5 minutes, but several men followed him out to the street and accused him of stealing someone's police badge. Then the beating began:
Men punched Jude's face and torso; when he fell to the ground, they kicked his head and thighs. The partygoers behaved as a mob. Not a single person in the house tried to stop the attack or even to call for aid. Jon Clausing, who had slashed Harris's face, explained his conduct as "just kind of going along with everybody." That is the way of the mob. Society has police forces to pose a counterweight to mobs, yet here the police became a mob.
Schabel and Martinez were on duty and had not been drinking, so they should have put a stop to the violence. Instead Schabel joined it, while Martinez watched. On being told that Jude had stolen Spengler's badge, Schabel called Jude a "motherfucker" and stomped on his face until others could hear bones breaking. After telling Martinez "I'm really sorry you have to see this," Daniel Masarik picked Jude off the ground and kicked him in the crotch so hard that his body left the ground. Jon Bartlett then took one of Schabel's pens and pressed it into each of Jude's ear canals, causing severe injury and excruciating pain. The men also broke two of Jude's fingers by bending them back until they snapped. Spengler put a gun to Jude's head and said: "I'm the fucking police. I can do whatever I want to do. I could kill you." Bartlett used a knife to cut off Jude's jacket and pants, leaving him naked on the street in a pool of his own blood.
The attack was so violent that it couldn't be ignored. Several officers were prosecuted, but the blue wall of silence kicked in and several officers committed perjury to shield their criminal acts. Judge Easterbrook writes, "The distance between civilization and barbarity, and the time needed to pass from one state to the other, is depressingly short."
Read the whole thing (pdf). Previous coverage here.
HT: Sentencing Law and Policy.


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TAMA NEWS-HERALD- Su Sunday returns to offer her popular Yoga sessions at the Tama Civic Center. The sessions begin on Monday September 12 for seven Mondays ending on October 24. All sessions will begin at 6 P.M. and end at 7 P.M. Su is one of Iowa Valley's best instructors. Her classes are good for your health, and because she makes them fun, they are good for your spirits as well. Tuition for Yoga is $45.00
On Tuesday, September 13, at the Tama County Museum in Toledo, Joyce Wiese, Tama County historian, will amaze, thrill, and chill as she tells you about the famous and infamous people of Tama County. In case you believe that Tama County never had some very fascinating people, Joyce will show you that you hold a very mistaken impression. This will be a fun evening. Joyce will begin at 6:30 P.M. and plans to end by 8:00. Tuition for this class is $12.00
Finally, on Thursday, September 15, the book clubs of Tama County will be meeting. Tama's book club will meet at 7:00 P.M. in the Tama Library. The Chelsea book club will meet at 6:00 P. M. at the Chelsea Library, and the Clutier book club will meet at 6:00 P.M. at the Clutier library. The clubs are open to the public and there is no charge.
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Archer Awards
Krista Frazier
Human resources specialist,
BrandMuscle Inc.
FROM THE NOMINATION: Krista Frazier epitomizes what talented human resources pros are all about: helping new employees acclimate and grow productively within BrandMuscle, a Beachwood company that sells software that allows companies to customize marketing materials for a local audience.
One of her tasks was to quickly create a program to greet new hires and apprentices, called "on-boarding" in human resources parlance. She created a presentation and resource package for new hires dubbed the BrandBuddy program. The intern variation, called Brand-Apprentice, won second place in the Northeast Ohio Software Association's Best of Tech Awards.
With respect to current associates, Mrs. Frazier selected and customized a learning, performance and succession planning management system software that helps develop emerging leaders and improve areas of weakness among new hires.
As BrandMuscle is quick to adopt new technology, she capitalized on the "cool" factor of the system to garner its acceptance at the firm, according to the nomination. She also coaches managers on employee reviews, and she even has launched a business book club at the firm to help new managers improve their knowledge of employee matters and to hone their coaching skills.
Another of Mrs. Frazier's tasks connects the company to the community. She chairs the firm's efforts for good works — called its Pivots Program — and spent her own time promoting a bike ride for Ronald McDonald House and working with South Euclid schools on a drive for school supplies for needy children.
All of that is quite a track record for the University of Colorado graduate who joined 150-person BrandMuscle less than two years ago and has been in the human resources field for less than six.
Mrs. Frazier also has participated in BrandMuscle's outside events and an industry forum on behalf of the company.
"She represents our company in an impeccably professional way," the nomination said, "and her energy is enthusiastic and contagious."


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Favorites and duds from today's commenting.
Favorites, in no particular order:
Here's a smart pun from MattinglysSideburns in the Snowboard Cross Semifinal post. There are so many puns, and so many of them are throwaway junk, but this one is sharp and good for a giggle.
This is funny, from Timothy Burke in the Daily Screencap post. I love it when Deadspin authors make jokes in the comments. I laughed at this.
Here's a terrific line from Madoffs Mets in the Danica Patrick post. I'm going to move quickly now because I'm falling asleep.
This goofy sequence from dope in the Falling Beam post earned a nice round of applause. Good stuff.
That's all I've got for tonight. To hell with duds. Sleep tight.


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Friday, March 6
King of Golf Cartoons: 'Range Balls'
Copyright © Jerry King. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
Big Shooter is looking at a lot of range time. How about you? As spring approaches, are you going to be pounding balls on the range or heading straight for the first tee?
−The Armchair Golfer
Jerry King is an award-winning cartoonist whose credits and clients include Golf Digest, United States Golf Association and Disney. His golf cartoons are featured weekly at ARMCHAIR GOLF.
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- Heather Kerrigan said...
This is always so tough. I know I should continue to work on my swing, but I yearn to hit the soggy fairways here in Ohio. Yesterday, I opted for the fairways and it felt amazing. I don't know if it was the best use of my practice time, but it sure was fun.
- The Armchair Golfer said...
I agree. It's a game. Get out and play, especially after a long winter.
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text: Show Hide image Politics 6 December 2012 It's not fame that Freddie Flint off is addicted to, it's the rush Ed Smith's "Left Field" column. Sign-up I have drugs on my mind. I've just read The Secret Race, Tyler Hamilton's bleak autobiography about doping in professional cycling. It contains more than enough about injections of the hormone EPO and bags of blood sitting in the fridge next to the milk, waiting to be transfused. But it makes surprisingly little mention of arguably the strongest, most addictive drug of them all: adrenalin. We have just witnessed more proof of the dangerous draw of adrenalin. Last week, Andrew Flintoff, the former England cricketer, fought a professional boxer in Manchester. After finally escaping all the pain that comes with a career as a fast bowler, Flintoff volunteered to step into a professional boxing ring. Madness? Absolutely. Surprising? Less so. Flintoff has always struggled to maintain focus and self-discipline without the prospect of a serious adrenalin rush around the corner. He said his life was "drifting". With cricket gone, he was searching for a new dealer. Boxing offers the most guaranteed form of adrenalin: that which follows from being in real and immediate physical danger. The exchampion boxer Barry McGuigan, who helped train Flintoff for his fight, has described the unmatchable thrill of stepping into the ring. McGuigan is unusually well-adjusted but nothing in the rest of his life has come close to equalling it. The new normal It is much wider than boxing, or even sport. The distance between "normal" living and life fuelled by adrenalin is almost as great as the gap between sleep and wakefulness. After a real adrenalin rush, the rest of life resembles a somnolent haze. That is why depressives are often prone to adrenalin addiction. Indeed, Flintoff recently made a programme about depression that revealed his own struggles. When I was a cricketer, I never thought of myself as being ruled by adrenalin. But I can now see that the veneer of self-control and rationality was quite thin. In my darkest moments, it was adrenalin that I relied upon. Once, just before the start of a crucial one-day game, I thought I wouldn't be able to play at all. I felt swamped and exhausted by team politics and tensions. I was about to open the batting, and even after I'd put my helmet on – the final signal to switch into competitive mode – I felt only diffident emptiness. I went through my usual routine. I always tried to find a moment of peace before I batted, a mini-meditation. Not this time. I couldn't escape feeling burdened and heavy, and my head sank against the wall behind me. It was one of the only times I walked out to bat expecting to fail. I was rescued by a flash of confrontation early in my innings, followed by a surge of adrenalin. A chance remark by an opponent lit a fuse inside me. I suspect adrenalin can be fuelled by three different sources: first, the feeling of being on the stage; secondly, competitiveness or conflict; finally, the elation that comes with pushing your physical limits. Suddenly, all three were working together. Mental exhaustion gave way to alertness, heaviness was replaced by lightness, diffidence turned into sharp focus. If you'd told me when I'd been waiting to bat that I'd soon feel on top form, I would have replied that it wasn't possible. Even now, when I'm in the middle of a run of speeches in the space of a few days, I feel certain that I won't be able to get "up" for the next one. But the surprising truth is that it is often much easier to get into performance mode when you are burned out than when you are fully refreshed and rested. The adrenalin, perhaps, remains nearer the surface when you're tired: your mind, anticipating another emergency, is ready to respond with a shot of the drug that will get you through. In cricket, we used to use the phrase "worn in", meaning just tired enough to play at your best. Paradoxically, I came to fear feeling 100 per cent healthy and rested. It was often accompanied by complacency out on the field. The uncomfortable logic follows that you often perform at your best when you feel at your worst. And it is a cumulative phenomenon: deeper lows, higher highs. The point is that many people live almost their whole lives in that state of flux. They are literally addicts. Anyone who has visited an actor's dressing room after a play will have been shocked to find not a star glowing with the elation of triumph, but a pale, ill-looking shadow of the person you've just admired on the stage. As the adrenalin drains away, you are watching a painful transition: from performer to civilian. The highs of alcohol may soon follow; but they will turn out to be an inadequate alternative. The only real solution is yet another performance. The same cycle of dependence applies in business, politics and the arts. The stage is universal –whether it is a boardroom, podium or concert hall. Escape to victory The adrenalin addiction can trip into potentially lethal self-delusion. That it has worked before does not mean it will keep on working indefinitely. Muhammad Ali overcame improbable odds to regain the heavyweight world title a record three times. They said he was mad to fight the younger, stronger George Foreman in 1974. But Ali suffered and triumphed. Why shouldn't he repeat that pattern yet again against Trevor Berbick in 1981? It was an appalling spectacle: slowed in speech and step, punch-drunk and drowsy, he stood almost stationary as punches rained down on him. Why wasn't he talked out of it beforehand? Because those gifted with unshakeable selfbelief don't listen. That is what makes them great. And what makes them so vulnerable to terrible misjudgements. Many have judged Flintoff's motivation cynically, suggesting he is merely seeking for another dose of the limelight. Surely there are many easier ways – that do not involve risking being pummelled by professional fighters – for a celebrity to boost his public image? No, the addiction is much more fundamental. It is not fame, it is adrenalin. I only hope he can find another, safer outlet. Sadly, only one result was more worrying than defeat last weekend and it happened: victory. Ed Smith is a journalist and author, most recently of Luck. He is a former professional cricketer and played for both Middlesex and England. Subscribe £1 per month This article first appeared in the 10 December 2012 issue of the New Statesman, Greece: a warning for Britain? SUBSCRIBE More


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Outsider in line to replace Carol Chambers as District Attorney in 18th Judicial District
George Brauchler is optimistic that for the first time in more than four decades the 18th Judicial District will elect someone from outside the current office to lead it.
And Brauchler hopes he's that someone.
In what some perceived as stunning, Brauchler — a metro area private practice attorney and regional defense counsel in the U.S. Army Reserve — is, for now, the lone Republican on the ballot in the June 26 primary for District Attorney, receiving 47 percent of the vote in the district's recent nominating assembly.
The seat is being vacated by Carol Chambers, who is term limited.
Brauchler defeated Chief Deputy District Attorney's Leslie Hansen and John Topolnicki, and former state government liaison Robert Wareham, who all received less than 30 percent of the vote.
"I think it's a repudiation of keeping the same people in office who are already there," said Brauchler, who returned from a stint in Iraq last fall where he served as chief of military justice for the U.S. Army Division-North. "It's the overall mood of the electorate to want new and fresh representation."
Topolnicki and Wareham have ended their campaigns, however, Hansen — who many at the nominating assembly believed was the favorite — is petitioning to have her name on the primary ballot and has submitted signatures to the secretary of state's office.
"I want to avail myself that opportunity and give the voters a clear choice for a nominee," said Hansen, noting that only a small fraction of those at the assembly are a part of the overall district.
Under the rules, at an assembly a candidate has to get more than 30 percent of the vote to get on the ballot, and a candidate that receives between 10 percent and 30 percent can petition onto the ballot.


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The Pedro Experience
(Michael Schwimer is a right-handed reliever with the Clearwater Threshers, drafted in the 14th round a year ago out of the University of Virginia. He writes a weekly blog on the phuturephillies.com site. Today, he provided Phillies Insider with an inside look at Pedro Martinez. Pedro's start yesterday in Clearwater was cut short by rain (1.1 innings, 1 hit, 1 hit batter, 1 strikeout).
As a 23-year-old pitcher with 1 year of professional baseball experience under my belt I had no idea what to expect when one of the greatest living pitchers came to pitch for us. I got to the field early in hopes to meet him and hopefully sign a ball for me. When I got to the clubhouse, 3 hours before game time, he was sitting by himself with heat on his back. His locker was set aside from all of ours so there would be ample room for the media. After 10 minutes of motivating myself I finally mustered up enough courage to talk to him. I introduced myself, shook his hand, and started the conversation by asking him what a coincidence it was for his first outing as a Phillie to come against the New York Mets high A affiliate. His response was, "It is not a coincidence my friend, it is destiny." After some more small talk I decided that I should give him some space to get mentally focused. I left the conversation thinking about how down to earth, easy going, and friendly Pedro was.
The start time of the game was delayed from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. because of the weather. Pedro went to start warming up shortly after 4. As I walked out to the field I saw a swarm of media and fans. We normally get about a thousand fans per game, but today we had much more than that. I stood 5 feet from him as he warmed up and was very impressed with how he used his legs and was able to get great extension for such a small pitcher. It was also good to see how he was able to ignore the screaming fans, as he remained focused on the task at hand. Hundreds of people were asking him for autographs, or proclaiming their love for him in some fashion or another. But the funniest comment came from a Met fan in the stands who yelled, "Pedro, you should still be a Met! I love you! Minaya is an idiot!"
Mechanically speaking, he looks the same as I remembered him until after his release point. I was used to the huge torque and leg swing finish, but today Pedro seemed much more in control and finished his motion in a good fielding position. I do not know if this is something he has been working on or not, I just know it looked different from what I had remembered.
He only pitched 1.1 innings, but anyone that was there could tell he had good command of all of his pitches, and his change-up is still one of the best in the game. The radar gun reports had him from 87-91, but it is important to note that it was raining, which might cause a slight drop in velocity. He was able to keep hitters off balance with his mix of pitches as no one made solid contact.
After the game was canceled he went into the cage to throw the rest of his 80 pitches. I did not see those pitches because I was too busy eating the great post-game spread he had purchased for us. After he was done in the cages he stuck around to sign autographs for anyone that asked. Pedro is truly a stand up guy, and I know I speak for the whole team when I say it was an honor to be able to share the field with him.
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We can display and edit Unicode characters with new (undocumented) Classes 'ULabel' 'UEdit'... It works fine!
It would be much better to have support of Unicode in the APL Edit Session and Function Editor. Also APLgrid
should support Unicode: It is partially done because we can display any Unicode character using keyboard, but
not send or read it by APL!
We need support of Unicode in our applications as any other application do (E-mail, NotePad, MS Office...)
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Bringing home a new member of the family is a big deal. When it comes to dogs, first impressions will dictate how the new family member fits in and adjusts to his or her new home. Whether a puppy or an adult dog, there are a few important things to consider to make the transition as smooth and comfortable as possible.
We've asked Erin Kramer, a Sacramento, California-based professionally certified dog trainer, instructor, and canine behavior modification specialist for her advice. From working with service and therapy dogs to training police K9s to training and handling dogs for TV and film, Kramer has a wealth of experience in many different areas of dog training — and that includes how to introduce dogs to a new home.
"As a professional trainer I often get asked the question, when should I start training my new dog/puppy? My answer is always the same ... that is whether you mean to or not, we are always training our dog," says Kramer. "Making the training a conscious and thoughtful system right away ensures that your dog will understand what behaviors are acceptable, how to earn rewards from you, and in general create a good system of communication between the dog and handler/s."
Here are the six most important things to do when bringing home a new dog, according to Kramer, a certified dog trainer whose helpful tips we'll be sharing more of in the future.
The first step before bringing home your new dog or puppy is to ensure that your home and yard is prepared to house your new family member appropriately. Remember that dogs do not have the value system that we do of "right" and "wrong."
How your new dog meets his or her new family members (human and otherwise) is critical to how well they will integrate. Don't rush an introduction! Let your dog determine at what pace he meets new family members and, when possible, use treats to make an extra positive experience. If you are introducing a new dog to existing family dogs, start by taking everyone on a walk so that they can build a pack bond without having any rude behavior and as an added bonus they will be more relaxed from just having exercised when they do officially meet.
To make the introduction as smooth as possible, pick up common triggers like high-value toys, bones, food bowls, etc., so that there is nothing to fight over while they first are feeling each other out. In the end, remember that you are in charge of the introduction. If one dog is showing he is uncomfortable, don't be afraid to calmly step in and help the other dog to back away and give a little space. Doing so sets up the dogs to be respectful and friendly.
Household rules
Beyond initial introduction of family members, another important element that needs to be introduced are household rules. Prior to bringing home your new canine family member, decide as a family what the rules will be and how they will be enforced. I frequently ask clients to post a rule list on their fridge or in a central location so that all adults are on the same page. Consistency is key!
Keep in mind that dogs cannot distinguish between not jumping up on furniture or you when they are muddy or when you are dressed up to go out, so take time to think about what rules you want in place all the time, not just as certain times or when the dog is a young, adorable puppy. A 12-week-old lab pup is wonderful to have jump up and give you a kiss; at 2 years old, it's not nearly as cute!
Crate and potty training
Don't underestimate the power of the crate for training. (Photo: jinxmcc/flickr)
Utilizing a crate for both household rule training and potty training can be an extremely valuable asset when used properly. Make a positive association for your dog by feeding and offering treats/bones in the crate. Give your dog short periods of time in the crate to relax and provide warm, comfortable bedding (unless you have a destructive chewer). It's always a little stressful for dogs to be in a new environment so some whining or barking should be expected. They key is to ensure you don't unconsciously reward this behavior by paying attention to your dog or letting them out of their crate when they bark. Instead ignore them, wait for them to quiet down and then let them out.
Most dogs learn quickly to relax in their crate and even enjoy spending time in it. While your new dog is learning household rules like not chewing on furniture or picking up the kids' toys, the crate gives you a safe space to park them when you aren't there to actively watch them. For potty training, the crate employs a dog's natural instinct to not soil their own space and thus gives you the ability to potty training effectively. If you are having trouble getting your dog to settle in the crate or to potty outside, may be time to consult a professional (and qualified) dog trainer.
Earning rewards
One of the best and most basic concepts you can put into effect when bringing a dog home is the system of "earning real life rewards." Real life rewards are anything that your dog sees as valuable. It's important to consider different types of these rewards, from tummy rubs to treats, walks to getting a ride in the car, tug of war to getting to romp in the back yard. Whatever your dog values is a real life reward!
Once you have an idea of all the things that are reward to your dog, start making him or her earn those things from good behavior. For example, if Fido wants to come snuggle on the couch, make him or her sit briefly first. Training in this manner avoids the pitfalls of treat bribery and being heavy-handed but instead teaches your dog that the humans control access to all the things that they love! This style of training also sets a great foundation for off-leash control.
Basic training
Every day is training day when you have a dog. (Photo: chase_elliot/flickr)
When bringing home your new dog, remember that with every interaction, you are training your dog! So be aware of your actions and take a moment to consider things from your dog's point of view. If he barks at the back door and you let him out, understand that you have trained him to bark. For this reason obedience training is a really critical part of having a dog. Training does more than teach just commands (which is important all by itself) but it also teaches a system of communication, how rewards are accessed, that paying attention to the humans is beneficial, and strengthens the bond between dog and handler.
With just a little forward planning and effort early on, bringing home your new dog can be a joy that sets him up for a lifetime of harmonious living for all family members.
Stay tuned for more great advice from Erin Kramer on important, and often confusing, aspects of dog ownership.