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When mintconstructor opens an xterm with chroot, I get a ton of these errors:
From what I've read online, it's supposed to have to have something to do with how the disk is mounted. I don't really know. I've never had this problem when I was remastering LM13 Xfce. Weird.
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In the meantime, I can't do squat with apt in the chrooted shell.
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Every morning, the fine folks at Sports Radio Interviews sift through the a.m. drive-time chatter to bring you the best interviews with coaches, players, and personalities across the sports landscape. Today: NFL agent Ralph Cindrich.
College football coaches have made a big show recently of denouncing the influence of agents. Nick Saban thinks they're pimps. Tennessee coach Derek Dooley likened them to drug dealers. Urban Meyer hasn't said anything yet, but that's because one of his players is at the forefront of the issue after allegedly taking over $100,000 from an agent. Longtime agent Ralph Cindrich joined The Morning Show on 93.7 the Fan in Pittsburgh to discuss Saban's comments, the difference between coaches and agents, and which state's enforcement regime could use some Viagra.
On Nick Saban's comment that agents are "no better than pimps:"
"First off, that's taken a little bit out of context because he said, 'some of them.' Certainly, I would agree with him in some respects. At the same time, any time that Nick Saban would like to put his record up against mine, I'm willing to do that in any form."
On if there is a difference between how college coaches and agents recruit:
"No. And old Nick knows that. I've seen him out on the road a time or two. He's contacted a client of mine or a family member of a client of mine. I know what goes on out there and he knows that I know. The bottom line is that to stand up on a pulpit and start preaching that way — and maybe I'm doing it, take a shot at me — that bothers me, especially when it comes from a guy like Nick Saban."
On if Florida should be responsible for what happened to Maurkice Pouncey if it turns out to be true:
"Could they have known or reasonably known with any diligence on their part, and if so, then yes. Why shouldn't they be responsible? Urban Meyer got up on his pulpit too. People know what goes on. The guys that are on the recruiting trail out there know where all the dead bodies are. I talk about safe suits. The commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a joke when it comes to enforcing rules. I screw around with them every year just to jerk them around and say, 'Look, why should I be paying my fee? You are not doing anything. I've reported problems to you before.' All they do is shuffle back and forth. If there is one state that needs Viagra its Pennsylvania."
On if this is a new concern or if it has been building:
"It's been building. And hey, don't put USC in your rear view mirror. There is a lot more going on there. Those guys out there from neighborhoods that are deprived who are driving Range Rovers and the Mercedes and all the rest, they just earn that on their own on the weekends in the off-season."
And on his policy for approaching NFL prospects:
"First off, I've not had an allegation of impropriety. Not one allegation in 33 years. To be competitive nowadays, you really can't operate within the framework of all the rules. I'm talking about state laws, the NCAA and the NFLPA. … In a lot of states, you have to pay a $1,000 fee before you contact a guy. You don't know if he is bought already, whether he is interested or not and then you have to contact the athletic director to get permission and the head coach to get permission. That's just not going to happen. So what you invite is that you invite parasites. … Guys are getting hit others ways. If you really want to clean it up, make the agents liable under criminal law like they are right now. Make it a felony like it is right now. But also include the boosters who are dirty, the head coaches who are dirty, the others associated with the player, the parents if they joined in and received money, the runners for the financial people. All you have to do is a simple amendment. If you want to know what's going on or what has just go on, all you have to do is go to the former high school stars who didn't make it in college, the college stars who didn't make it in the pros and you pay a bounty. … If you want to clean it up, that chills the guys out there who want to break the rules."
This post, written by Paul Bessire, appears courtesy of Sports Radio Interviews. For the complete highlights of the interview, as well as audio, click here.
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Eddie Jordan, the former owner of the Jordan Grand Prix Formula 1 team and current Top Gear co-presenter, has put his 47m yacht, Blush up for sale. Represented by Camper and Nicholsons International, Blush's asking price has been set at £19,500,000.
Blush was launched in 2014 as Sunseeker's flagship which it remains to this day. First in the Sunseeker 155 series, Blush has a length of 47 meters and was designed by the yard's in-house team. Built out of GRP, the yacht can accommodate 10 guests in 5 cabins and carries a crew of 10. Blush is the 9th Sunseeker yacht that Mr. Jordan has owned over the years.
Amongst the yacht's key features are an open sun deck, complete with a large Jacuzzi and sunbathing areas as well as a clever use of foldable balconies and glass that maximize entertaining space on the yacht.
The owner's cabin, located forward on the main deck, has its own private balcony, a rare feature on yachts of this size. A beach club and swimming platform are further located aft of the yacht.
From a technical standpoint, Blush is powered by twin MTU engines of 2,950hp each giving the yacht a maximum speed of 20 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots. Blush is also available for charter this summer in the Mediterranean from €200,000 per week.
UK-based, Sunseeker was sold itself to the Wanda Group, China's largest commercial real estate operator, in 2013 for near 300 million pounds as Yacht Harbour reported.
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The brand new superyacht Olivia O has been recently seen on the French Riviera. Planning and engineering work began on the boat in November 2016 and earlier in 2020 the superyacht was finally delivered to her experienced owner.One of the largest explorer yachts in the world was designed and built by Ulstein Verft, which is known for commercial vessels, ferries, and workboats. Well-known superyacht designer Espen Oeino was chosen by the owner to develop the exterior lines and the general arrangement of Olivia O. The 88.5 m motor yacht is not typical in style, she features a trademarked reverse-bow design called the X-Bow.She is owned by Eyal Ofer, a Monaco based billionaire, active in shipping and real estate. He is not the last man in shipping indeed since in 2014 Eyal was ranked number 7 in Lloyd's List 100 People in Shipping. With the net worth, which is estimated at US$ 9.4 billion, he definitely can afford this US$ 200 million luxury superyacht. Eyal is Chairman of Ofer Global, Zodiac Group, and Global Holdings. His father Sammy Offer was Israel's richest man.Some of her impressive highlights are a large swimming pool on the main deck aft and a helicopter deck with a D-value of 16. Olivia O offers accommodation up to 20 guests in 8 cabins, including Pullman bunks while crew accommodation is for 30 people.
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The 99.95 m superyacht Moonrise, the largest superyacht by waterline length built in the Netherlands to date, has been recently delivered after successful sea trials in the North Sea. Built by the Feadship yard in Makkum, she also has an impressive volume thanks to a 15.50-metre beam.The shipyard described the yacht's key features as "sleek, sensual lines" with a "modern masculine profile". Some of the highlights of Moonrise are it's a large beach club, a gym, and the huge living space areas.Her stylish details, such as long hull windows, a glorious grey hull, and striking vertical bow add to the elegance of the design by Studio De Voogt. The interior of the boat was created by Remi Tessieir Design.Moonrise has a 15.5-meter beam and is equipped with a pair of MTU engines for a maximum speed of 19.5 knots and a cruising speed of 16 knots.Moonrise equipped with a pair of MTU engines for a top speed of 19.5 knots at top speed and she is designed to cruise comfortably at 16 knots. The dimensions of the yacht are impressive and can accommodate up to 16 guests in 8 staterooms. There are also exceptionally high-end crew accommodations for up to 32 crew members.
July 10, 2020
Lürssen's superyacht Opus, which was previously named Redwood, hit the sea for the first time. The 142m vessel featuring six decks was launched yesterday July 9th. The technical concept was launched in January 2019.The management of project Opus is done by Moran Yacht & Ship, overseeing the construction process. This project sets a new record as the largest project for the company to sell.Moran Yacht & Ship commented:She is feature-rich with high-end amenities to delight and cater to every imaginable whimThe motor yacht can accommodate 36 guests in 20 cabins. Opus was designed by Italian design studio Nuvolari & Lenard. After the sea trials are completed, Opus will be delivered to her owner later this year.
July 10, 2020
Madame Gu is a 99.00 m luxury motor yacht. She was built by Feadship in 2013. This week this majestic superyacht has been seen in Saint Tropez. With a beam of 16.50m and a draft of 4.60m, she has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. This adds up to a gross tonnage of 2900 tones.Madame Gu is powered by MTU 20V 4000 M73 engines of 4,828hp each, capable of reaching a maximum speed of 24 knots and cruise at 22 knots.She can accommodate 12 guests in 6 cabins including a master stateroom and five guest cabins. Both, an interior and exterior design by Andrew Winch make up one of Holland's largest yachts ever built. The superyacht a fully enclosed helicopter hangar with a Eurocopter Dauphin AS 365N3, which costs around US$ 9 million. Also, there are two 11-metre tenders and scuba gear as well as a beach club, gym, and jacuzzi on deck.
July 9, 2020
Lürssen shipyard delivered 180 metre superyacht Azzam in 2013. With such an impressive length, she is the largest privately owned superyacht in the world and held its title unchallenged for nearly seven years. With a beam of 20.8 m and a draft of 4.3 m, she has a steel hull and aluminum superstructure. This adds up to a gross tonnage of 13136 tons. Azzam is powered by engines of 23,500 hp each giving her a maximum speed of 30 knots.The all-white motor yacht can accommodate guests in cabins with an interior design by Christophe Leoni and an exterior design by Italian studio Nauta Design.Mario Pedol, co-founder of Nauta Design commented:Azzam features balanced, modern architecture composed of straight lines and proportional volumes, which are some of the main design principles of Nauta Design When we were called to participate in pitching for the exterior styling of this yacht we knew it would be the most demanding work of our career, defined by the strictest and most challenging requests in terms of dimensions, performances, and technology. What made us confident to be able to deal with such a challenge was the interpretation of the client's brief. The best technology was required in order to obtain the highest performance possible.There is not much information about her interior design, but it's not a secret that the interior layout includes an open-plan main saloon measuring 29 metres by 18 metres.Pedol said about it:We've had a lot of compliments for Azzam. They all talk about elegance and balance, that she doesn't look as big as she is, and I think this is a good achievement.
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Welcome to the SJU Biology Web site! The information on this site is designed to familiarize you with our program and will hopefully be useful to future as well as current students.
The Biology program at SJU was created to prepare students for a wide range of career options. The curriculum provides appropriate training for students seeking admission to professional and graduate schools as well as those who wish to enter the job market directly following graduation. Since 1995, over 500 students have graduated with a degree in biology. Of these students, 46% have gone to medical school, 16% to graduate school, 21% are working in biology-related careers, 3% are in allied health areas, and 2% are K-12 science teachers.
Our undergraduate curriculum starts with a core of courses that teach students the fundamentals of the life sciences, both in concept and method. After completing the core, students take a distribution of upper division courses, with at least one course required in each of the three major areas of biology. This distribution strategy insures that all students have broad exposure to the life sciences. Areas of teaching and research interest cover an extensive range of topics including cell and molecular biology, microbiology, genetics, mycology, plant biology, evolution, physiology, ecology, environmental biology, and animal behavior.
The faculty of the Biology Department see teaching as the primary mission of both the Department and the University. One of the hallmarks of our department is the close relationship faculty have with students. For example, all of the labs in upper division courses are taught by full-time, faculty and not by adjunct professors or teaching assistants.
One of the most important qualities of the Department is the opportunity for undergraduates to participate in faculty research. This mentor-student relationship involves the design and execution of experiments, and as such is a very enriching learning experience. Students can work with faculty as volunteers, for academic credit, or for pay during the summer months. The research done by students often leads to publications and presentations at national and regional conferences. It is not unusual for a student's work to be published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal. Research activities occur year round and many opportunities exist for interested students.
We have a small but strong graduate program that leads to either a MS or a MA degree in biology. Students who are working or wishing to improve their credentials for professional school may find the course -based MA degree most appealing. The MS degree requires the development and presentation of a thesis based on original research. This degree is more appropriate for students wishing to engage in research as part of their career or to continue their graduate training at the doctoral level. Students in the MS program may be eligible for a teaching assistantship that provides a tuition scholarship and stipend.
We hope that this Web site will serve as a source of useful information to you. Please do not hesitate to contact me (firstname.lastname@example.com; 610-660-1823) or any member of the Department should you have questions about our program.
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Who doesn't want a clear, radiant complexion? Dermage supplies dermatologists and their patients with innovative products focused in skincare, make-up, and hygiene. Based in Rio de Janeiro, the company develops, produces, and sells a full line of prescription and non-prescription skin and hair care products specifically designed for the Brazilian complexion. Combined with the company's exclusive, in-store customer service, and plans to ultimately open 150 stores across Brazil, Dermage is well-positioned to soon become a Brazilian competitor of international beauty brand giants.
Founders Walter, Lisabeth, and Llana are turning their family business Dermage into a market-leading dermocosmetics brand in Brazil. A trained pharmacist and a civil engineer, Lisabeth and her husband Walter Braun have applied their distinct professional experience to creating a dynamic family business that meets this simple desire – and seizes this tremendous market opportunity. Along with their daughter Ilana, the Brauns run Dermage. With a 5,000-strong network of affiliated medical professionals and regular, face-to-face interaction with its customers across its chain of stores, Dermage has a forward-looking, cutting-edge, and responsive product development strategy. As a result, Dermage regularly provides its customers – beauty and health-conscious women in the 20-55 year-old age range – with the highest-quality products, specifically designed for the Brazilian complexion. Combined with the company's exclusive, in-store customer service – and plans to ultimately open 150 stores across Brazil – Dermage is well-positioned to soon become a Brazilian competitor of international beauty brand giants.
Lisa Braun pursued an undergraduate program in pharmaceuticals and post-graduate work in technological pharmaceuticals and cosmetics at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. After she graduated, dissatisfaction with work in a clinical lab and a strong recognition of the business opportunities in the field – largely cultivated through international travel – prompted Lisa to sell her car and take a chance. Together with a partner, in 1978, in a small one-room office in the traditional Copacabana neighborhood, Lisa started her first business, Dermatus: the company was Rio de Janeiro's first compounding pharmacy (one that prepares a specialized drug product to fill an individual patient prescription). Despite the odds against a woman in business – and entrepreneurship in general – Dermatus grew to four stores, but different visions for the future of the business led Lisa and her partner to split in 1990. For her next venture, Lisa found a business partner with complementary skills right in her own home. With her husband Walter – a trained civil engineer with years of experience in real-estate development – serving as the financial and administrative director, Lisa translated the lessons learned from Dermatus and created Dermage. Aware that prescriptions for compounded medicines were ordered recurrently, they began industrializing the more common, successful formulas on a larger scale, with better quality control, safety and effectiveness. As a first step to scaling their business, they built a plant, bought the required equipment, and started producing their own dermocosmetics. By 2006, they had opened 20 stores to sell their high-quality products. They wanted Dermage to grow faster, however, and saw a new franchising model as the solution.
This desire for rapid expansion gave birth to a unique sales model that includes two different types of stores: 1) "full" stores that offer compounded (customized for an individual patient according to a doctor's prescription) dermocosmetics products; and 2) non-compounded (mass-produced) dermocosmetics and "skincare" stores – much easier to open – that sell a range of Dermage brand dermocosmetics sans compounding pharmacy. Who better to put their rapid-growth plan into action than Lisa and Walter's daughter, Ilana, an attorney and economist with investment banking experience in the area of Products and M&A (mergers and acquisitions). In 2005, Ilana brought her skills and energy on board as Dermage's commercial manager. The Brauns were officially ready to fly.
Now with 14 of its own stores and 20 franchises (plus products sold in 66 resale outlets) across all five regions of Brazil, Dermage's innovation and competitive advantage lies in its unique business model, especially its close ties to the medical community. Dermage actively uses these contacts for product development and to promote its brand: a constant inflow of prescriptions provides regular market research and contributes to R&D and Dermage staff send bimonthly newsletters to 5,000 of Brazil's 6,000 dermatologists. Lending further credibility to the company and bringing Dermage products to the attention of Brazil's next generation of physicians, Dermage researchers teach classes in traditional universities and hospitals. Equally integral to Dermage's success is its distribution strategy. Through its now rapidly growing chain of stores, Dermage is building a brand by fostering a shopping experience with exclusive customer service – and no competing brands on the shelves. The company's new franchise strategy – in which franchisees are trained and coached in opening and running both lines of Dermage stores – is allowing Dermage to grow this brand at increasing rates, for less cost.
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What Is "Advanced" SEO?Blog Post: November 23, 2010
I think "advanced" often refers to the more strategic piece of SEO as well. It's easy to hire a vendor who can point out basic technical or content fixes or re-write your metadata; this stuff is all SEO 101. But people who can articulate an entire strategy for how SEO can impact business, or where your site *should* be visible (along with a plan to get there) are the ones who rise above simple tactics. Tactics are just paints in the paintbox, advanced is the Picasso. Or something like that :)


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Failing to test your global software products before you launch them can have painful consequences for your organization.
Protect yourself by partnering with SDL Test Labs and our global testing services. At SDL, we specialize in localization testing, including functional, linguistic and international testing to ensure your products work as intended for any market.


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Principal Message- September 2018
Happy New Year! Welcome to the 2018-19 school year! For those of you that may be new to our Fremont Family, I am Dr. Cassandra Richards, and I am pleased and honored to begin my second year as the principal.
Our Fremont community is supportive of all students and we are already off to a smooth start full of challenges and excitement.
Please join me in welcoming new staff members at Fremont: Mrs. Carmen Frank – our new Counselor; Mrs. Song Moon is our new Second Grade Teacher; Mr. Cesar Sanchez is our Grade 4/5 Teacher; and Mr. Hilario Balajadia is our new Computer Specialist. We are also fortunate to have Student Teachers from Cal State Long Beach – Andrea Abeyta, Monica Hurtado, Bianca Leyva, and Corrine Marcus - who will be working in Kindergarten and First and Third Grade. Please give them a warm welcome to the Fremont community.
Fremont students make excellent academic progress last school year. I am looking forward to sharing our Smarter Balanced along with our district data during an upcoming PTA Meeting.
Parents, please make sure that you review all of the information that is coming home. Important information and dates for the school year will be included. Please remember to update information on Parent Vue if there are changes in emergency contacts etc. If you have not registered for Parent Vue come by the office and our office staff will assist you in getting this set up. You should receive a Fremont Elementary Meal Application that needs to be returned to school by Wednesday, September 12th. All classrooms with 100% response will receive a Free-Dress Pass.
I am looking forward to seeing everyone at Back to School Night, which is Thursday, September 6th for grades 1-5 at 6:30 p.m.
I am looking forward to another school year filled with fun, excitement, new challenges, making and setting attainable goals through supporting all students in our continued quest for academic excellence.
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Tests commissioned by Greenpeace, shown that Pepsico's Doritos Corn Chips contains Genetically Modified Mon 863 and NK 603 variety corn ingredients.
Both Mon 863 and NK 603 are Monsanto's genetically modified corn varieties. Mon 863 has a bacterial gene to give pest tolerance, while NK 603 has a bacterial gene for herbicide tolerance. An Independent analysis last year, done by the Committee for Independent Research and Information On Genetic Engineering and French National Committee For Risk Assessment of GMOs had concluded that both Mon 863 and NK 603 pose serious health impacts.
The find comes from India by Greenpeas after an independent laboratory in germany conducted Tests on products picked up randomly from a supermarket in New Delhi.
Under existing Indian laws this is illegal practice. Every importer is required to label the products containing any GM content as well as get prior approval from the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee which falls under the environment ministry.
Surprisingly in 2007 United Arba Emirates have confirmed that 40% of the food in the UAE is genetically modified yet is sold to the end users without proper labelling.
While in Europe if an item contains more than 0.9 per cent of GMOs it is required to carry a label.
Its growing concern among many developing countries that import products from US where Monsanto dominates the food chain with its GM seeds. And it is going to create more controversy as Monsanto has aggressive plans in milk production. It already has a product on Bovine somatotropin a natural protein produced in the pituitary glands of all cattle which helps adult cows to produce milk. Monsanto's version of Bovine somatotropin is a leading dairy animal health product in the United States and many other countries.
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Twitter has officially released multifactor (otherwise known as two step) authentication for logging in to user accounts. The company announced on Wednesday that it now supports SMS-based multifactor authentication to verify accounts. This method involves setting up a designated phone number with the Twitter account, so that each time the user wishes to login to the account they are sent a text message with the randomly-generated code that they must enter before gaining access to the account.
We strongly encourage anyone using Twitter to get started with their login verification today. To do so:
- Visit your Twitter account settings page.
- Select "require a verification code when I login".
- Click on the link to "add a phone" and follow all prompts.
- After you've enabled the login verification, you'll be asked to enter the six-digit code that Twitter sends to your phone via SMS each time you try to login.
They also created a great short video on getting started:
The only downside we currently see is that Twitter does not support "page admins" at this time. A company must have one Twitter login to manage a brand page, unlike Facebook and G+ that allow individuals to have their own logins who then have admin access to manage a brand page. This means that the company must enable the login verification set-up with one particular phone, and ensure that whoever needs access to the brand's Twitter account has access to that phone.
In general, though, we applaud Twitter for releasing two step authentication, and it seems to reflect a greater trend of services implementing improved security options for their users. And we agree with Twitter's previous statements that companies and individuals also have a responsibility to follow best security practices, which includes the use of a password manager and following through on enabling available security options. We hope to see brands and individuals taking advantage of the new offering.
Will you be enabling Twitter's two step authentication option? Share your thoughts in the comments below.


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Cake doughnuts have always been a favorite of mine since I was a kid - much more so than fried yeast doughnuts - and getting to have those glazed sour cream cake doughnuts from the grocery store bakery was definitely a treat. This morning I baked a small batch of Vanilla Bean Sour Cream Cake Doughnuts for breakfast in my new doughnut pan, and the doughnuts brought to mind other memories of a house we lived in for a few months in South Carolina.
When I was 12, my parents sold our house in South Carolina, and before we moved to Colorado, we were temporarily renting an apartment of sorts in a large house that had been divided into 5 compartments. Since it was a sectioned off portion of a house, the layout was a little odd and there weren't many rooms. The main entrance led into a room that my brother, sister and I slept in on a pull-out couch - I have lots of painful memories of scraping my legs on the sharp hinges of that sofa bed. Off that room was my parents' bedroom / living room. There was one small bathroom we all five shared, a surprisingly huge pantry with high rafters where my mom would try to hide the chocolate chips from my dad, a small eat-in kitchen, and a little room off the kitchen that we used as a closet/dressing room. But it also had a huge covered porch where we would eat dinner on warm summer nights, even when it was pouring rain out. The warm rain misting onto our faces as we ate seemed sort of magical.
One day I had stayed home from school sick, although I must not have been that sick, because I remember I was in the kitchen helping my mom with something. I heard a faint squeaking sound, and after hunting around for a few minutes, found a tiny pink baby mouse in the corner of the kitchen - it was so tiny it couldn't have been more than a day or two old. Being the animal lover that I am, I put it in a box with a towel to keep it warm and tried spooning some milk into its mouth. After a while, my mom convinced me that I should put it in the mouse hole under the kitchen sink so that it could find its mommy - of course, my dad boarded up that hole later that night, and I was sad for a few days wondering what became of the mouse.
Mice were only one of the problems in that house - we also had the occasional infestation of ants! One morning I walked into the kitchen to see a black line of ants marching across the wall, onto the counter, and swarming all over the butter dish.
But that mouse and ant-infested kitchen was where I also remember starting to learn how to cook. If mixing up boxes of muffin mix, instant rice and heating cans of beef stew counts as cooking!
But back to the cake doughnuts... On Friday nights, one of our favorite family dinners was nachos with the works, which we called "smachos" (super nachos). And if we were lucky, some ice cream with cake doughnuts for dessert, and sometimes a handful of red hot tamales. We'd all crowd onto my parents' bed, since our only TV was in their room, and watch a movie.
Since cake doughnuts are made with a batter that's pretty similar to muffin batter, I decided I could tweak one of my muffin recipes to create a plain vanilla cake doughnut. I mixed up a simple batter with lots of fresh vanilla bean, and instead of a thick glaze, just dusted the doughnuts with a little vanilla-infused powdered sugar.
They were so light and airy, soft and delicious. For a basic cake doughnut that's simple and very easy to make, this will be a great go-to recipe. I'm looking forward to making some variations in the future with pumpkin, apple and lemon.
Although I just dusted these with powdered sugar, they would be amazing dipped in a powdered sugar glaze flavored with lemon or lime zest, or a rich chocolate glaze. On a previous post for yeast doughnuts, I have a few basic glaze recipes.
These are just too pretty, aren't they?
Vanilla Bean Sour Cream Cake Doughnuts
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- ½ cup sour cream, room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Pinch ground nutmeg
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Europe uneasy in IMF spotlight as Tokyo meetings start
Greece, Spain and the euro zone's slow progress toward debt reform took center stage at IMF meetings on Friday despite Europe's best effort to remove itself from the spotlight.
The International Monetary Fund recommended that some of Europe's debt-burdened countries take a bit more time to reduce budget deficits, arguing that moving too fast is counter-productive because it hurts the economy.
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The shift was welcomed by some emerging market countries as well as long-time critics who say that the tough conditions attached to IMF loans inflict undue economic pain and make it harder for countries to grow their way out of debt.
"We have been arguing for some time that single-minded and draconian fiscal policies may be counterproductive and have a tendency to backfire," said Brazilian Finance Minister Guido Mantega.
But Germany, Europe's largest creditor country and the key to any lasting fiscal reforms, pushed back against that advice and said reversing course on promised deficit reductions would only weaken credibility.
Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said Europe had made plenty of crisis-fighting progress, echoing comments from other European officials who said there should be greater attention paid to U.S. fiscal troubles too.
"Europe is not the source of all problems in the world," he told reporters at a briefing on Friday.
The primary focus is on Greece, which has missed a series of debt reduction targets, and Spain, which is under pressure to seek a bailout as it struggles to rein in central government spending, get a grip on regional debts and recapitalize banks.
IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said on Thursday that both countries should be given more time to make needed fiscal adjustments.
The IMF's change of tune on the speed of budget cuts stems from research it released this week showing that aggressive fiscal consolidation crimps economic growth more sharply than previously thought.
Nobel prize-winning economist Paul Krugman called the IMF's new research, contained in its latest World Economic Outlook, "an extensively documented exercise in hand-wringing."
"Kudos to the Fund for having the courage to say this, which means bucking some powerful players as well as admitting that its own analysis was flawed," Krugman wrote on his blog.
While the IMF has advocated a slower approach to debt reduction, it urged swifter policy action, both in Europe and the United States, to remove economic uncertainty and help lift anemic global economic growth.
The IMF meetings officially started on a regal note, with Japan's crown prince in attendance. Lagarde followed with some blunt warnings for the Fund's 188 member countries that they were losing momentum in reforming the global financial system, a running message from the IMF in the build up to the meeting.
She said it was not much safer than in 2008, when the collapse of Lehman Brothers triggered a global meltdown.
The IMF lowered its global growth forecast this week for the second time since April. Host Japan offered another reminder on Friday that its own economy was losing steam as the government downgraded its forecast for a third straight month.
In Europe, the IMF wants to see more progress toward promised reforms that would create a tighter fiscal and banking union. In the United States, the IMF has sounded the alarm over the "fiscal cliff" of automatic spending cuts and tax increases that take effect early next year unless Congress acts.
European officials insist they are on track to deliver reforms, and want to see closer scrutiny of the U.S. fiscal issues instead. U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Washington has a window of opportunity to address the fiscal cliff after the November 6 presidential election.
Both topics are on the agenda, along with the IMF's own internal reform efforts, which have stalled.
The Fund was supposed to have completed by the Tokyo meetings a set of voting reforms that would give fast-growing emerging markets greater say in the international lender and vault China to the No. 3 spot.
But U.S. presidential politics got in the way. The Obama administration is reluctant to seek congressional approval for additional IMF funding when the budget deficit is such a hot-button election issue. Without U.S. support, the IMF reforms lack sufficient votes to pass.
(Reporting by Reuters IMF team; Writing by Emily Kaiser; Editing by Tim Ahmann and Neil Fullick)


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You can use these same instructions, but with different URLs, to get other calendars. For example, a calendar for the whole state of California races is http://www.mtbcalendar.com/calendar/state/CA.ics or just SoCal is http://mtbcalendar.com/calendar/tags/socal.ics. Any state, country or tag on MTBcalendar.com can give you RSS, iCal or HTML feeds.
Let me know in the comments if you have any questions (but no, I am not your help desk support). And thanks to Matt and vuduvgn for the push on this.
UPDATE (2/12/10): As a few people are having problems with adding this to Google Calendar, I did a walk-thru video. Watch it here.


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Getting BOLD with it!
This is bold design at its best. The designer who designed this room went for the jugular and brought it home. When I was researching bold interiors I came across this lovely design done by panacheinteriors and boy was I impressed with this design. If you were afraid of going bold before. If nothing else I'm sure this room boosts your confidence.
Hmmm what should I say?? Getting stripy with it… WOW this designer wasn't afraid at all taking two bold patterns and bringing them together to bring complimentary and interest this is bold gone wild!!! Love it. Done by designer Wendy Blount
If you were looking for a Bold date!! The color Orange would be your guy/girl because the color Orange most of the time screams Bold. This room (above) raves with the color orange or should I say Terra-Cotta + Peach the designer wasn't at all afraid to use different shade of orange in this lovely room.
Give me the green light!!! I would love to eat in this Beautiful Bold Green Dining room I'm ready to go right now. I got an obsession for this room. Green happens to be one of my favorite colors Give me the green light I'm ready to getBOLD with it.
Should I say !! I only want to see you in the "Purple Rain "
What a beautiful Modern bold purple room. This room is amazing !! The pattern blue wallpaper is peeking through with much authority but some how it works with the purple curtains.. This room can rain purple on me all day.
The yellow art in this room is making a statement against these white walls
It shows intense contrast done right. Love it !!!
So go ahead tell me what you think!! Are you ready to get BOLD with it? Come on and SCREAM Bold with it and leave me a comment on this bold post.


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22 May 2019
More mags in Manhattan
The second Modern Magazine conference in New York City, boasting a glittering line-up of indie and mainstream talent, is just days away
The second annual one-day ModMagNYC will take place on Wednesday 29 May 2019 at Parsons School of Design in New York. (Eye is a media partner for both this and the next ModMag conference in London, on 7 November 2019.)
29 December 2017
Noted #85
Archimedes wood type, Lubalin's root beer label, Play! diary, Fedrigoni 365, L'Obs does Camus, Riposte #9 … and eels
Here are a few things that caught our attention in recent weeks.
16 June 2017
Brief encounters and the pleasures of ambiguity
Design, illustration, animation and anecdotes at Here London 2017
Here London, It's Nice That's annual conference, has become an established fixture on the design calendar, with speakers from a range of 'creative' disciplines showing their work, entertaining an audience of professionals and students with anecdotes, videos and slide shows of career highlights writes John L. Walters.
21 January 2016
Gutter press
Nigel Ball on packaging graphics, 'gutter share' – and whether design blogs should be more sceptical about big brand news stories
As a design educator I need to keep on top of the latest developments, writes Nigel Ball, and a large aspect of this involves reading design blogs.
7 January 2016
More design for eating
Menu Design in America looks back at more than a century of visual and culinary history
There is something very satisfying about a menu. Whether it be the cutout of a pig just before delving into a pulled pork sandwich or a space age diner preparing you for some interstellar fry-up.
11 December 2015
Noted #72
A New Type of Imprint, Hue, Sabor, Recens Paper and Works That Work
Here are a few publications that caught our attention in recent weeks.
18 November 2015
West End mags and East End zines
The BSME's upcoming event 'Indie Mag Madness' is a chance to hear from some of the best people making and distributing indie magazines today
Next Monday the BSME (The British Society of Magazine Editors) will hold its first ever event on the subject of indie magazines. Speakers include David Lane (The Gourmand), Cathy Olmedillas (Anorak), Rob Orchard (Delayed Gratification), David Jenkins (Little White Lies) and Steve Watson of Stack, the indie mag subscription company.
13 January 2015
Beer signs in the grain belt
Water, grain and time converge at the source of the Mississippi in Minnesota. Steven McCarthy tastes the typefaces and signs that brand his local beers
Minnesota has abundant quantities of beer's two main ingredients: water and grain, writes Steven McCarthy.
1 October 2014
Books received #10
Make Your Own Luck, Grafica Della Strada, classic Volkswagen ads, Kazimir Malevich, Ark and Ends Meet, Essays on Exchange
Here are a few books that have come into Eye's Shoreditch office that caught our attention.
15 July 2014
Design for eating: Milton Glaser
Milton Glaser recalls working with an inspirational client – the great New York restaurateur Joe Baum (1920-98). Interview by John L. Walters
New York designer Milton Glaser has long been associated with design for food and drink, from his restaurant identities (Rainbow Room, Aurora) to his label and logo designs for Brooklyn Beer.


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MakeStickers.com Announces Groundbreaking Online Design Previews for Custom Die Cut Stickers
Tinley Park, IL – Graphicsland, Inc. announces a revolutionary online design engine for its MakeStickers.com website that generates instant previews of images uploaded for die cut stickers. Utilizing a simple drag-and-drop the customer's files to the die cut upload page, users see an instant preview of their logo, design or photo complete with cutlines displayed…. » read more


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This will be about a 3 mile hike at Eisenhower Park that will take about an hour and 15 minutes. The terrain is not tremendously difficult overall, but there are several steep spots and some pretty good elevation changes for around here. On the map below, we will be doing the Hillview natural and Red Oak natural trails counter-clockwise. Wear good hiking shoes.
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In our rare book collection is a little silk-covered album containing twelve plates of brilliantly colored butterflies painted on pith paper. (Chinese plates of butterflies) Made in China in the mid-1800s, it is a beautiful example of what is called China trade art, which became a flourishing market in the aftermath of the Opium War when China had to cede its ports to the West. Albums like these were very popular with American and British merchants who brought them back home as souvenirs, although very few of them survived intact, as most were disbound so that the plates could be framed. (Just check ebay to see some.) Many albums depicted daily life in China, trades, peoples, court life, but a few very purely decorative, like ours, showing butterflies that only remotely resemble real creatures.
Our album was featured in Natural histories: extraordinary rare book selections from the American Museum of Natural History Library (2012), and in preparation for the essay about it, I sought other copies in the New York area, in vain. So, imagine my surprise when strolling in Rockefeller Center last week, I stumbled across the window of the Metropolitan Museum gift shop and saw our butterflies reproduced on a decorative panel! I immediately mentioned this to Tom Baione, our library director, who arranged for the two of us to see the copy held by the Museum-across-the-park. Yes, they are very similar, and yet different in many ways. Not surprising as such albums were produced continuously over several decades by artisans working chain-style on sections of illustrations, never being solely responsible for any single plate. Our album includes only butterflies, but the Met's has other insects and even a lizard. Their images seem to be less detailed and may have been created at a later date.
We plan to digitize our plates in the near future, and it would be interesting to create a mini-database of other such examples, perhaps shedding light on the historical development of the art form and the anonymous artists who created them. Do you have any?
- Diana Shih, Assistant Director Bibliographic Records Management


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This kite is a confusion kite.
This kite is designed to take your mind off the decision of Free style, Air Style or New School…. One look at the bridle system we have design will focus 100% of your attention on strictly flying the kite and praying to whatever god you believe in.
Everyone at the beach will be looking at you! If you want to be the man with all eyes on you this is the kite for you!
Please do not fly this kite near birds we find they are attracted to all the strings and may try to take them for nesting purposes
Come fly a confusion today! We are always looking for new "candidates" to test fly a confusion!
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The retailer is thinking of selling kites, obviously. Shouldn't be promoting for surf.s1buell_wl wrote:I'm not sure what they where thinking if anything......
Kamikuza wrote:Have you done a mixer test and checked your SPL length? SPL = spare parts line = the bright yellow lines that go through the pulleys... they can shrink A LOT and bork up the handling…
joffaburger wrote:Moved to a foil kite 5 years ago (flysurfer pulse 10m)... I found after 6-9 months that the RAM started performing very poorly especially in gusty conditions I assume this was due to bridle stretching, I did manage to trim the bridle regularly to what I thought was intended spec however as already stated these are complicated bridles with many attachment points and I'm not sure if I did a perfect job! In the end I couldn't get the kite to feel anywhere near how it performed during the first 3 - 6 months of it's life. I think the kite and the bridles became quickly blown out...The kite was expensive and an attempt to resell the kite at half its purchase price failed...
For the complete discussion on the diabolical problems associated with "resetting the mixer", "compensating for line shrinkage", "adjusting the adjuster", adjusting lines "C", "B", & "Z", & trying to stop RAM AIRS from back stalling, check out: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2378918&p=778491#p778491gmb13 wrote:I am assuming a few things:plummet wrote:Hey bro's. I'd like to make my speed 3 less stally. Apart from resetting the mixer what else do you recommend?
Is it simply a matter of lengthening the rearlines or shortening the front?
Should I lengthen the Z line abit?
1) You have reset the mixer to 0
2) You have compensated for Back line shrinkage by shortening your front lines using the Black Line above the adjuster. Front and Back lines should be the same length when the Adjuster is fully open and the bar is pulled all the way down to the chicken loop. Best to tie up the end of the lines to a tree or other solid stationary object to test this.
So. If the kite is still to backstally, try lengthening C. B will adjust itself harmonically by itself. This will sacrifice a bit of stability, but will give you less backstall. Lengthing Z will just make the kite turn slower and will also reduce the Low end of the kite.
schmoe wrote: A bridle tangle on flysurfer can mean that you do not go out... For me I had many lost hours where the wind is cranking because of the bridles. I rather inflate 5 tubes and know that the setup time is exactly 10 minutes, no more no less, than have setup time that is 70% 5 minutes and 30% an hour. And now with one pump, the setup time of a tube is less, so it is not an advantage of the foil anymore.
Ram air bridle tangles can be very dangerous. A lot of riders have reported how their ram airs caught seaweed in their bridles, causing their kites to wineglass and spin out of control. Breakages can be expensive (US $500 plus). eg "Flysurfer Warrior Exploding" viewtopic.php?t=4612flaps1111 wrote:I had a FS speed2 19 mts SA and its effective range was 8 to 12 knots with a door. I sold the first day it hit the water and then the beach sand and i had to activate the 5th line, what a mess with all that bridles¡¡¡
In flight the LEIs are infinitely better than the foils. Now I have a Dyno 18 with a range 8-18 knots with 85kg and I can't be happier with this kite.
Last summer I flew alongside a FS speed3 21 mts in 8-9knts and was so slow and boring and I don't think at all it had the same high end they say when the wind picked up lets say 5-6 knots more the Fs guy had to went out to the beach he was clearly over power with a 137x42 board.
For the full epiphany, checkout viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2360979&start=40diraklib wrote:"the SA-19 is huge and can whack you silly if you let it get down wind of you in a low wind launch. It is downright scary - be ready with the QR at all times if not up and riding!!! I can't say I agree with claims that you can ride the SA-19 in anything lower than a steady 8 knots. I made a personal choice to not ride the SA-19 any more. It went down twice in lulls and managed to bow-tie on the way down - there was no way to relaunch. I was not as lucky as others that self rescued. My kite was full of water by the time I dragged my very tired and frustrated a$$ to shore. It sounds simple, "wrap the lines around the bar, fold the kite in half, roll it up on your board and paddle in"... noooo... there are lines everywhere under water that wrap around your feet as you are trying to manipulate the kite. You just pray that a gust won't pop the kite up and slice of an appendage. The kite ... is just too scary when it goes down. My attitude now is - if my LEI won't fly, I shouldn't be on the water. Anyone interested in a slightly used SA2-19m??? Cheap???"
For the full story, checkout: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2376332pmaggie wrote:I rode foils only a few times, so these are really my two cents. The problem I experieced with foils in very light wind when they suddenly fall. In my home spot, in very light wind days, sometimes the wind really goes to zero for 1 minute or so. When this happen, both foils and inflatables suddenly fall. In this cases, my inflatable, since it's far heavier than a foil, fall directly into the water with no line tangling and I just have to wait for a gust to relaunch (when possible, that means about 7 knots for my Core 17). When a foil falls with no wind, being very light, it's common that its lines roll over it and became completely tangled. At that point, it's not that easy to relaunch.
The other big problem with foils in very light wind is when the wind completely stops. With an inflatable, you just get your kite and swim attached to your little floating boat. With a foil, you have 20 sqm of tissue to carry home with you!
For the full admission viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2362065FredBGG wrote:The other day I had a front line fail.
Wind was slightly off shore...
I really needed a tow to the beach.
I had the kite safely on the 5th line folded in half (flysurfer Foil)
I waved down two kiters.... both expert judging by their riding.
Both refused to help.
One even yelled if you can't relaunch it's your problem.
Anyway after a difficult ordeal in the surf and current I got back to the beach.
I had to rest a bit but my board was still out there.
Wind moving at <7 knots (13km/h) simply cannot deliver enough power for ANY kite to perform; certainly NO KITE WILL PERFORM AT 5 KNOTS. Gunnar's exaggerations can be found at viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2361421gmb13 wrote:My Speed 3 19 DL gives up under 5 knots... - Gunnar Biniasch
i) Peter Frank's opiniongobigkahuna wrote:I read all the same reports and reviews that everyone else here probably read and spent the "big bucks" for the S2-19, but to be honest was extremely disappointed and sold it…Flysurfers just plain suck in gusty, light winds…I had a hard time keeping the thing in the air much less getting enough power from it to go on the water… A couple months later I got an 07 Waroo 20m…and it is the best 20m I've ever flown. I am able to fly it in winds I would never have thought possible.
RACINGPeter_Frank wrote:It depends a lot on your weight, how low you can go.Night_Thrasher wrote:What is the lowest wind condition I can go kitesurfing and what is the best kite brand and size for it?
If you are "average" around 80kg, the lowest you can go will be around 5m/s (10knots) with the right kite and board.
If you are REALLY experienced, you will be able to push the lower limit down to about 8-9 knots, but this is the absolute lowest wind possible to kitesurf in (holding ground/going upwind) with average weight IMO.
And talking about EXACTLY how "low you can go" is just pure bullshit - as you can not measure the windspeed at the kite, which is the only true value for this.
Sometimes you have a huge windgradient, sometimes a small one, and air temperature and height also influences.
But around 10knots is the limit for most kitesurfers, and just a small tad lower for the "extreme" ones
When you talk about windspeed - where is it measured then ?
At headheight, maybe around 2 meter above the water ?
Or at 10 meter height, which is our (Denmark) meterological standard height for wind measurements ?
There is a difference of typical 2 knots, so VERY important.
My point is - always take those claiming "this and that" as their minimum wind speed with a grain of salt
plummet wrote: In light winds on lumpy seas with big surf i'm finding the speed to be very annoying. The chop and swell slows you down so you cant get speed to boost. the slow turning and completely non existant down wind ability is a real pain in the waves. also when you do ride a wave upwind the extra speed powers the kite up and tears you off the wave face.... grrrrr.
I've come to the conclusion that it really is a flat water or land kite.
jakemoore wrote:I am having mixed luck going downwind with speed 3 especially on the raceboard. When I lose line tension, I just fall right into the water, and it takes a minute to build it up again.
SUMMARYplummet wrote: Yes i also loop downwind. which is fine unless your on a wave and the wave is pushing you faster than the loop..... then its tack upwind or have an expensive pile of fabric get washing machined in the surf.
I'm not sure why so many ram lovers are strange weirdoes… maybe their weirdness is self selecting, i.e. There must be some sort of psychological problem in the first place to deliberately choose inferior kites in the face of overwhelming evidence of the superiority of inflatables.joffaburger wrote:Moved to a foil kite 5 years ago (flysurfer pulse 10m). As far as RAM air kiters being weirdos I can honestly say that you find out who your real friends are on a kite beach when you switch to a RAM air kite! Many of the people who used to help me launch suddenly lost their hands as I flew LEI kites for 3 years before trying a RAM air I would have to say the guys on beach changed their attitude towards me rather than I became weirdo overnight!
Great name for a kite! Confusing to setup. Confusing to fly. And confusing as to why anyone would want to buy an inferior kite. Also, ram airs have been confusing and confounding riders for over 15 years: There's nothing "new" about any of that.s1buell_wl wrote:
The new confusion is here!
Hahas1buell_wl wrote:
This kite is designed to take your mind off the decision of Free style, Air Style or New School…. One look at the bridle system we have design will focus 100% of your attention on strictly flying the kite and praying to whatever god you believe in.
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Last year a live-action trailer for a new Mortal Kombat project took the Internet by storm. While everyone thought it was a viral ad for a new game, an early look at a new movie, or some other madness, the truth was that the people behind the video were trying to drive interest in a new Mortal Kombat film. The film never came to pass, but the same folks were hired to put together a series of shorts to promote the latest Mortal Kombat game. The first 12-minute video has been released.
It stars Jeri Ryan and Michael Jai White, and you can watch it right here. Take a look.
It's going to be fun to see how this "realistic" look at the Mortal Kombat world mixes with some of the more fantastic aspects of the game's world, but the first entry is violent, loud, and much better than we expected. No one is going to be busting out the Academy Awards any time soon, but this is significantly better than past attempts at bringing a game to live action to promote a new release.
We should be getting an episode a week, so keep your eyes out for more entries. Does this make you more likely to buy the game? Did it hold your interest?


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Three eighth-graders were expelled from school for a Facebook discussion on which of their classmates they would most like to kill and now the ACLU is helping them fight their expulsion.
The 14-year-old girls, who hail from Hammond, Ind. were in a lengthy Facebook discussion that ranged from cutting oneself while shaving, to their friendship and finally to which classmate they would kill if given a chance, according to the Chicago Tribune.
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"The students' Facebook comments, which took place after school on their personal electronic
devices, were clearly meant to be humorous, as evidenced by their repeated use of emoticons
such as ;) and abbreviations such as LOL and LMFAO," wrote Gavin Rose, the ACLU of Indiana staff attorney, in a statement. "Any reasonable person could see the conversation was purely in jest and could not be interpreted seriously."
Regardless, Griffith Middle School suspended and then expelled the girls because the online behavior violated a rule in the student handbook about bullying, harassment and intimidation.
According to the Tribune, the girls are allowed to take all the necessary tests and will be allowed to pass on to ninth grade, but at least one parent has paid out $1,000 in home schooling while another student couldn't get admission to an alternative school.
We have written about this topic many times, yet it still manages to sting a few students or employees almost monthly. Everyone's Facebook profile is visible to more than just the few people he or she is addressing and anyone, be it a distant cousin, a disgruntled coworker, can send that information to the person you would least like to see it. Be smart about Facebook and next time, girls, use Facebook's private messaging


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Vegan Beauty Review Teams up with HSUS for Be Cruelty-Free Week
I'm super duper excited to announce that Vegan Beauty Review, along with some of your other favorite cruelty-free beauty bloggers, has teamed up with The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and Humane Society International to create a unique and fun video in support of the global Be Cruelty-Free campaign, the largest campaign in the world to end cosmetics animal testing.
Last week, The HSUS was delighted to welcome the introduction of a landmark bill by U.S. Representative Jim Moran to end cosmetics animal testing in the United States. The aptly named Humane Cosmetics Act follows extensive campaigning by The HSUS and HSLF. The legislation seeks to end both cosmetics animal testing and the sale of newly animal-tested cosmetics, replicating the end to testing and sales that HSI's Be Cruelty-Free campaign helped to achieve in the European Union.
Please help show your support for the Be Cruelty-Free Campaign by sharing the video below (use the hashtag #BeCrueltyFree and feel free to follow and tag @HSIGlobal and @HumaneSociety on Twitter), and let the world know that animal testing is a thing of the past. xoxo
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"Danielle Ofri is a finely gifted writer, a born storyteller as well as a born physician."—Oliver Sacks, MD, author of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat
"A gifted storyteller, Ofri provides vivid details that bring readers right into the exam room with her . . . describing how her patients' histories stirred her to practice medicine more compassionately, inspired her with their hope and fortitude."─Sarah Halzack, Washington Post
"Danielle Ofri's new work presents the reader with artfully controlled chaos. . . . Brisk, fast-paced, and organized with an eye both to variety and recurrence."─Rachel Hadas, Times Literary Supplement
"Her writing tumbles forth with color and emotion. She demonstrates an ear for dialogue, a humility about the limits of her medical training, and an extraordinary capacity to be touched by human suffering."—Jan Gardner, Boston Globe


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(a) On January 31, 2004, the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board heretofore established in this section is hereby abolished.
(b) There is created the "Workers' Compensation Board of Review", which may also be referred to as "the board of Review" or "the board". Effective February 1, 2004, the board of Review shall exercise exclusive jurisdiction over all appeals from the Workers' Compensation Office of Judges including any and all appeals pending with the board of Appeals on January 31, 2004.
(c) The board consists of three members.
(d) The Governor shall appoint, from names submitted by the "Workers' Compensation Board of Review Nominating Committee", with the advice and consent of the Senate, three qualified attorneys to serve as members of the board of Review. If the Governor does not select a nominee for any vacant position from the names provided by the nominating committee, he shall notify the nominating committee of that circumstance and the committee shall provide additional names for consideration by the Governor. A member of the board of Review may be removed by the Governor for official misconduct, incompetence, neglect of duty, gross immorality or malfeasance and then only after notice and opportunity to respond and present evidence. No more than two of the members of the board may be of the same political party. The members of the board of Review shall be paid an annual salary of $85,000: Provided, That on and after July 1, 2008 the Governor shall set the salary of the members of the board: Provided, however, That the annual salary of a member of the board of Review shall not exceed $110,000. Members are entitled to be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel expenses incurred in the discharge of official duties in a manner consistent with the guidelines of the Travel Management Office of the Department of Administration.
(e) The nominating committee consists of the following members: (1) The President of the West Virginia State Bar who serves as the chairperson of the committee; (2) an active member of the West Virginia State Bar Workers' Compensation Committee selected by the major trade association representing employers in this state; (3) an active member of the West Virginia State Bar Workers' Compensation Committee selected by the highest ranking officer of the major employee organization representing workers in this state; (4) the Dean of the West Virginia University School of Law; and (5) the Chairman of the Judicial Investigation Committee.
(f) The nominating committee is responsible for reviewing and evaluating candidates for possible appointment to the board of Review by the Governor. In reviewing candidates, the nominating committee may accept comments from and request information from any person or source.
(g) Each member of the nominating committee may submit up to three names of qualified candidates for each position on the board of Review: Provided, That the member of the nominating committee selected by the major trade organization representing employers of this state shall submit at least one name of a qualified candidate for each position on the board who either is, or who represents, small business employers of this state. After careful review of the candidates, the committee shall select a minimum of one candidate for each position on the board.
(h) Of the initial appointments, one member shall be appointed for a term ending December 31, 2006; one member shall be appointed for a term ending December 31, 2008; and one member shall be appointed for a term ending December 31, 2010. Thereafter, The appointments shall be for six-year terms.
(i) A member of the board of Review must, at the time he or she takes office and thereafter during his or her continuance in office, be a resident of this state, be a member in good standing of the West Virginia State Bar, have a minimum of ten years' experience as an attorney admitted to practice law in this state prior to appointment and have a minimum of five years' experience in preparing and presenting cases or hearing actions and making decisions on the basis of the record of those hearings before administrative agencies, regulatory bodies or courts of record at the federal, state or local level.
(j) No member of the board of Review may hold any other office, or accept any appointment or public trust, nor may he or she become a candidate for any elective public office or nomination thereto. Violation of this subsection requires the member to vacate his or her office. No member of the board of Review may engage in the practice of law during his or her term of office.
(k) A vacancy occurring on the board other than by expiration of a term shall be filled in the manner original appointments were made, for the unexpired portion of the term.
(l) The board shall designate one of its members in rotation to be chairman of the board for as long as the board may determine by order made and entered of record. In the absence of the chairman, any other member designated by the members present shall act as chairman.
(m) The Board of Review shall meet as often as necessary to hold review hearings, at such times and places as the chairman may determine. Two members shall be present in order to conduct review hearings or other business. All decisions of the board shall be determined by a majority of the members of the board.
(n) The Board of Review shall make general rules regarding the pleading, including the form of the petition and any responsive pleadings, practice and procedure to be used by the board.
(o) The Board of Review may hire a clerk and other professional and clerical staff necessary to carry out the requirements of this article. It is the duty of the clerk of the board of Review to attend in person, or by deputy, all the sessions of the board, to obey its orders and directions, to take care of and preserve in an office, kept for the purpose, all records and papers of the board and to perform other duties as prescribed by law or required of him or her by the board. All employees of the board serve at the will and pleasure of the board. The board's employees are exempt from the salary schedule or pay plan adopted by the Division of Personnel. All personnel of the board of Review are under the supervision of the chairman of the board of Review.
(p) If considered necessary by the board, the board may, through staffing or other resources, procure assistance in review of medical portions of decisions.
(q) Upon the conclusion of any hearing, or prior thereto with concurrence of the parties, the board shall promptly determine the matter and make an award in accordance with its determination.
(r) The award shall become a part of the commission file. A copy of the award shall be sent forthwith by mail to all parties in interest.
(s) The award is final when entered. The award shall contain a statement explaining the rights of the parties to an appeal to the board of Review and the applicable time limitations involved.
(t) The board shall submit to the Insurance Commissioner a budget sufficient to adequately provide for the administrative and other operating expenses of the board.
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This week the woman who has been out town librarian for 29 years retired. Here is the card I made for her using products from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff:
She will be missed but hopefully we will see her at the library as a patron now 🙂
Here is a look at the sets I used. They are perfect for teacher gifts this time of year too!
Thanks for stopping by and til next time happy crafting!
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US LNG Exports at 20-month Low
Natural gas flows to U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants plunged this month after falling to a 20-month low in June as coronavirus lockdowns cut global demand for the fuel.Before the pandemic slashed energy demand, U.S. producers counted on LNG exports to keep growing fast as an outlet for their record gas output. But after soaring 68% in 2019 and 53% in 2018, U.S. LNG exports were only expected to rise about 7% in 2020.Gas pipeline flows to U.S. LNG export plants dropped to an average of 3.1 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) so far in July from a 20-month low of 4.1 bcfd in June and a record high of 8.7 bcfd in February, according to Refinitiv data.With U.S.
Grand Bahama Shipyard Reopens After COVID-19 Pause
Ship repair yard Grand Bahama Shipyard Limited (GBSL) reports it has resumed its summer dry-docking program June 2, after a short period of lockdown as a result of COVID-19The first vessels were two Svitzer tugs followed by the double docking of a 29,433 GT chemical tanker and a 1,097 GT landing craft. The yard continues to show its commitment to support ship owners and managers with their various projects including but not limited to dock surveys, IWS, major fabrication and emergency repairs. As of today, the yard has completed over 20 repair projects, including BWTS installations on three tankers and major refits on five cruise vessels.
Amels Launches 77m Luxury Expedition Yacht La Datcha
Damen's luxury yacht builder Amels has launched a new 77-meter expedition yacht La Datcha.La Datcha's emergence from her building hall in the Netherlands this week marks the start of the final stages of her build process before she heads on a global charter itinerary which is set to include heli-skiing in Kamchatka, the Kuril Islands and dive adventures off Papua New Guinea. This a yacht built for adventure – custom designed to explore the world's far-reaching destinations without compromising on luxury.
Japan to Develop Offshore Wind Farms at 30 Sites in 10 years
Japan will craft new rules and support infrastructure in a drive that aims to build offshore wind farms at 30 sites during the next decade, the Nikkei business daily said on Thursday.Industry Minister Hiroshi Kajiyama is expected to announce policy measures soon to target the goal, the paper said, without identifying sources.The new policy aims for three or four projects each year with total generation capacity of 1 gigawatt (GW), from the financial year starting in April 2021 until fiscal 2030/2031, for an accumulated total of 10 GW.
Cox Powertrain Ships Its First Diesel Outboards
Cox Powertrain's production line has been in full flow over the last few weeks with the company's team of engineers working around the clock to meet their next big milestone. This week Cox watched the first ever production CXO300 diesel outboards come off the assembly line, ready to leave the factory to the company's global network of distributors.Cox's distributors have been awaiting the delivery of their first CXO300 outboard engines so that they can begin their on-the-water customer demonstrations. Cox distributor Sime Darby, Singapore, will take delivery of the very first production outboards, with deliveries to Gulf Yachts, Qatar, and Diesel Power, Sweden following shortly after.


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I have to make an assignment on romantic elements in elegy written in country churchyard.
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Try this: Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard Summary | BookRags.com (125 page downloadable study pack)
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Glimepiride is the generic name of the prescription drug Amaryl, used to treat patients with type 2 diabetes.
Glimepiride belongs to a class of drugs known as sulfonylureas.
It stimulates the pancreas to produce insulin and helps the body use insulin more efficiently.
The drug can also decrease the chances that someone will develop life-threatening complications of type 2 diabetes.
The drug was approved by the FDA in 1995 and is manufactured by Sanofi-Aventis.
Glimepiride comes in tablet form and is usually taken once a day. It may be used alone, or in combination with insulin or another oral medication such as metformin.
Your doctor will probably start you on a low dose of the medication and gradually increase your dose if needed.
If you've taken glimepiride for a long period of time, the drug may not control blood sugar as well as it did when you first started the treatment. Your doctor will adjust the dosage as needed.
Glimepiride helps control blood sugar, but it will not cure your diabetes. You should continue to take glimepiride even if you feel well.
This medication should not be used to treat patients with type 1 diabetes, a disease in which the body does not produce insulin. Glimepiride will only help lower blood sugar if your body produces insulin naturally.
In one study, patients who took a medication similar to glimepiride to treat diabetes were more likely to die of heart problems than those who were treated with diet changes and insulin.
Talk to your doctor about the risks of this treatment.
While taking glimepiride, you should tell your doctor if you:
Glimepiride may cause changes in your blood sugar, which could cause blood sugar levels to fluctuate.
Symptoms of low blood sugar include:
You may want to carry glucose tablets or gels with you to treat low blood sugar episodes.
Some side effects of glimepiride can be serious. You should call your doctor immediately if you experience:
Many drugs can affect your blood sugar levels and make them more difficult to control.
You should talk with your doctor or pharmacist before you start, stop, or change any medication.
If you are taking another anti-diabetic drug such as chlorpropamide (Diabinese), follow your doctor's instructions carefully for stopping the old drug and starting on glimepiride.
The drug colesevelam (Welchol) can decrease the absorption of glimepiride. You will need to take glimepiride at least four hours before taking colesevelam.
You should tell your doctor about all prescription, non-prescription, illegal, recreational, herbal, nutritional, or dietary drugs or supplements you are taking.
Alcohol can worsen the side effects of glimepiride and may cause symptoms such as flushing, headache, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, weakness, blurred vision, mental confusion, sweating, choking, difficulty breathing, and anxiety.
Limit or avoid drinking alcohol while taking glimepiride.
You should also avoid unnecessary exposure to the sun while taking glimepiride because the drug can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight.
You should take glimepiride as directed by your doctor.
Typically, you will take the medication by mouth with breakfast or with the first meal of the day, usually once daily.
Your dose will be based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
The recommended starting dose of glimepiride is 1 or 2 milligrams (mg), once a day with breakfast or first main meal.
If you are at increased risk for hypoglycemia (elderly patients or those with kidney impairment), you should start on 1 mg, once daily.
After reaching a daily dose of 2 mg, further dose increases can be made. The maximum recommended dose is 8 mg, once daily.
If you suspect an overdose, you should contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately.
You can get in touch with a poison control center at (800) 222-1222.
If you miss a dose of glimepiride, take it as soon as you remember.
If it's almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue on your regular schedule.
Do not double up on doses to make up for a missed dose.
A: The weight gain may be caused by the glimepiride you are taking. If your blood sugar is under good control, you should not change your medications without discussing this with your health care provider.
A: Metformin (Glucophage) is a medication used for the treatment of diabetes or high blood sugar. It works by decreasing the production of glucose by the liver. Metformin (Glucophage) is best taken with a meal. For twice daily dosing, metformin can be taken with breakfast and supper. Glimepiride (Amaryl) is a sulfonylurea agent used to increase the secretion of insulin by the body. According to research, it is recommended to take glimepiride with breakfast or the first main meal of the day. Januvia (sitagliptin) increases incretin levels which increases insulin synthesis and release. Januvia (sitagliptin) can be taken with or without food, a specific time of day is not recommended. Your healthcare provider may be able to provide you with more information. For more information on diabetes: //www.everydayhealth.com/type-2-diabetes/guide/ Laura Cable, Pharm.D., BCPS
A: All sulfonylurea drugs are capable of producing severe hypoglycemia. Proper patient selection, dosage, and instructions are important to avoid hypoglycemic episodes. Hypoglycemia is more likely to occur when caloric intake is deficient, after severe or prolonged exercise, when alcohol is ingested, or when more than one glucose-lowering drug is used. Combined use of glimepiride and metformin may increase the potential for hypoglycemia. Patients should be informed about the importance to dietary instructions, of a regular exercise program, and of regular testing of blood glucose. The risks of hypoglycemia, its symptoms and treatment, and conditions that predispose to its development should be explained to patients. Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Do not stop using any medication or change your dose without first talking to your doctor, follow the directions on your prescription label. For more specific information, consult with your doctor or pharmacist for guidance based on your specific condition and current medications. Regards, Shereen A. Gharbia, PharmD
A: Your question regards what is the best time to take glimepiride (Amaryl) //www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/glimepiride. Glimepiride should be taken with breakfast or your first meal of the day unless otherwise instructed by your physician. As always, talk with your health care provider regarding your medications and dosage times. Jen Marsico RPh
A: I have reviewed your question regarding the following medications; Amaryl (glimepiride), Synthroid (levothyroxine), Requip (ropinirole), Relafen (nabumetone), Wellbutrin (bupropion), Zocor (simvastatin), Klonipin (clonazepam), and Neurontin (gabapentin). I have found a moderate interaction between Wellbutrin (bupropion) and Amaryl (glimepiride): Using the two together may increase the risk of seizure. You should discuss these findings with your physician. Joseph Hall, RPh
A: Common side effects of glimepiride include headache and nausea. These are usually mild. If you are experiencing severe headaches and nausea, contact your health care provider for proper evaluation and treatment. There are no documented drug interactions between felodipine and either metformin or glimepiride. However, if you suspect you are experiencing a drug interaction, contact your health care provider. You may also find helpful information at //www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/glimepiride and //www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/felodipine. Sarah Lewis, PharmD
A: Swelling of the throat can be a sign of a serious allergic reaction to a medication. If this occurs, medical attention should be sought immediately. Night sweats are not listed as a specific side effect of glimepiride. However, glimepiride can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). One of the symptoms of hypoglycemia is sweating. There can be many underlying factors that may lead to night sweats. It is very important to consult with your health care provider regarding the symptoms you are experiencing. Glimepiride (Amaryl) is an oral blood glucose lowering medication, classified as a sulfonylurea, which stimulates insulin release by the pancreas. Glimepiride is indicated, in conjunction with diet and exercise, to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes. The most commonly reported adverse events associated with glimepiride treatment include dizziness, weakness, headache and nausea. For more specific information, consult with your doctor or pharmacist for guidance based on your health status and current medications, particularly before taking any action. Kristen Dore, PharmD
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There is a lot of buzz around blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize a wide range of industries from finance and health care to real estate and supply chain management. Reports estimate that over $1.4 billion was invested in blockchain startups in 2016 alone, and many institutions and companies are forming partnerships to explore how blockchain ledgers and smart contracts can be deployed to manage and share data, create transactional efficiencies, and reduce costs.
While virtual currencies and blockchain technology in the financial services industry have been the subject of significant debate and discussion, blockchain applications that could transform the energy industry have received comparatively less attention. Every other week, K&L Gates Blockchain Energizer will highlight emerging issues or stories relating to the use of blockchain technology in the energy space. To subscribe to the Blockchain Energizer newsletter, please click here.
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Marine Photographers in El Salvador
Here are the listings of Marine Photographers for Marine photography work in El Salvador. Each photographer has its profile with portfolio of photography work, specialities and other details. You can use the filter facility on the left to exactly find an appropriate photographer in your area.
Why you should choose a photographer serving El Salvador?
There are many reasons why someone would hire a professional El Salvador Marine photographer ... Some Marine photographers offer video shooting as well. Hiring a El Salvador Marine photographer is an important decision that requires researching local photographers, learning a bit about photo equipment and style and finding the right personality. Be aware that some of the better Marine photographers are booked up to 2 years in advance. Be sure that all of the details are clearly outlined in your contract with your El Salvador Marine photographer. By hiring a creative, experienced and reputable El Salvador Marine photographer, you can ensure that you'll get high-quality and professional photos.


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Ashoka (Saraca asoca): 'Ashoka' translates as 'sorrowless', and the plant has ancient medicinal, cultural, and folkloric respect across India and Sri Lanka for removing suffering and sorrow.
The Lord Buddha was born under the Ashoka tree and Lord Ram's wife Sita was held captive in a Ashoka grove in Sri Lanka.
Ashoka is a medium-sized evergreen which grows across India. It is similar to a mango tree, with blood-red bark. It is extremely astringent and said to have a cold, light, and dry energy. It is traditionally used in Ayurveda as a women's tonic to soothe and clear excessive ama toxins and kapha fluid retention.


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The Florida Department of Citrus began the 2012-13 citrus season in October on an optimistic note, forecasting an end to more than a decade of U.S. orange juice sales declines.
But an orange crop literally falling from the trees and persistently high retail juice prices now look to lead to sales lower for the 11th time out of the past 12 seasons, said Matt Salois, the department's chief economist.
On the brighter side, this season's rapidly declining orange crop has boosted farm prices for Florida's growers. Even that silver lining masks the dark cloud of concern over the long-term viability of the state's signature agricultural industry.
"If we don't produce (orange juice), it will be filled by someone else," said Jay Clark, a Wauchula grower and member of the Florida Citrus Commission, the department's governing body. "We need to keep Florida juice on the shelf. It's important that we remain as a viable industry in this state."
The Florida citrus industry, which contributes almost $9 billion to the state's economy each year, remains particularly important in rural Central Florida counties, the heart of citrus production.
Clark and other growers remain concerned about the effects of citrus greening, a bacterial disease that destroys the fruit and trees.
Growers and scientists blame greening for the declining 2012-13 citrus crops because infected trees cannot hold onto the fruit long enough for it becomes mature enough to harvest.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Feb. 8 reduced its forecast of this season's orange crop to 141 million boxes, down 8.4 percent from its initial October forecast of 154 million boxes, largely because of the worst premature drop in 43 years. It also predicted above-average drop for the late-season Valencia oranges, which will be harvested from March to June.
In his initial 2012-13 seasonal forecast in October, Salois predicted the larger orange crop would lead to a nearly 5 percent decline in the retail OJ price to an average $5.94 per gallon.
But the declining 2012-13 orange crop has boosted the farm price Florida juice processors pay for oranges, Salois told the Citrus Commission. He now predicts a 1 percent increase in the average price to $6.29 per gallon and the same decline in total 2012-13 OJ sales.
In October, Salois predicted a 6 percent increase in orange juice sales for 2012-13. Florida juice processors buy 95 percent of the orange crop each year and supply most of the juice sold in the U.S.
If Salois' predictions prove accurate, annual U.S. orange juice sales will have declined by 36.5 percent since 2000.
Smaller crop? It's a mixed bag
The Florida Department of Citrus began the 2012-13 citrus season in October on an optimistic note, forecasting an end to more than a decade of U.S. orange juice sales declines.


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- America's war veterans are dying because of long waits and delayed care, CNN has found
- Director of medical center in Georgia issues apology
- He says staffers have reviewed medical records
The director of the VA hospital in Augusta, Georgia, has publicly apologized for the deaths of three veterans at the facility that were caused by delays in care.
The rare public apology from an official at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs was prompted by a CNN exclusive investigation on Tuesday that detailed the deaths at the Augusta facility, and also other deaths and delays at other VA hospitals.
"All of us at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center are deeply saddened by the loss of any veteran at our facility, " said director Robert Hamilton. "We offer our sincerest condolences to veterans affected by delays in GI care and families who have lost a loved one."
The CNN investigation revealed that military veterans are dying needlessly because of long waits and delayed care at U.S. veterans hospitals.
The investigation found that the situation has been especially dire at the Williams Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina. There, veterans waiting months for simple gastrointestinal procedures -- such as a colonoscopy or endoscopy -- have been dying because their cancers aren't caught in time.
The VA confirmed to CNN that there have been six deaths at the Dorn facility tied to delays. But sources close to the investigation there told CNN the number of veterans dead or dying of cancer because they had to wait too long for diagnosis or treatment at that facility could be more than 20.
CNN learned from documents and interviews that other VA facilities have been under scrutiny by officials over possible delays in treatment or diagnoses.
Shortly before CNN published its report Tuesday, the VA acknowledged that there have been concerns about delay of care at some of its other facilities.
At the Augusta medical center, the VA confirmed Tuesday to CNN that three veterans died as a result of delayed care. Internal documents at that facility showed a waiting list of 4,500 patients.
The VA also acknowledged Tuesday that it investigated delays at facilities in Atlanta, northern Texas and Jackson, Mississippi. The VA said no "adverse outcomes" because of delays were found at the centers in Texas and Mississippi.
But the VA denied CNN's repeated requests for interviews with either local facilities or officials in Washington, DC.
Then, on Thursday, the chief of the Norwood facility met with reporters to answer questions about the CNN story. Hamilton only became director in mid-2012, after much of the delays there had already been ongoing.
In an interview Thursday with CNN, Hamilton said the hospital had looked back at dozens of patients records out of concern for possible delays in care or treatment.
"We reviewed a total of 80 cases, and after careful review of both internally and externally into our organization we found that seven were related to a delay in care," he said. The facility sent notifications, or "institutional disclosures," to those seven veterans or their families about the delays in care.
Asked whether there might be more veterans dead or dying as a result of the delays in care at Norwood, Hamilton said: "We've had no additional fatalities at this point, and we are not aware of any additional requirements for any institutionalized disclosures based on the evidence."
Hamilton said by mid-2012 the delays in the gastrointestinal section of the hospital had grown to large numbers. "We were looking back at a potential delay in GI consults of about 5,100 total," he said.
On Tuesday, the VA said in a statement to CNN, "The Department of Veterans Affairs is committed to providing the best quality, safe and effective health care our Veterans have earned and deserve. We take seriously any issue that occurs at one of the more than 1,700 health care facilities across the country. The consult delay at Dorn VAMC has been resolved."
The statement added that cases are now tracked daily, and additional staff members were hired.
But sources at Dorn -- both patients and medical staff -- tell CNN that's just not true. The problems continue, and veterans are still facing delays that could be killing them.


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- Name: Muhammad Mosque 35
- Type: Mosque
- Address: 2800 Washington St, Wilmington, DE 19802, USA
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