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C.A.M² (betas and tracks are now due!! )
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- Vivamist
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C.A.M² (betas and tracks are now due!! )
C.A.M² = Creative Anime Music Mania
Hello to all the readers! Yep this will hopefully be one of the biggest and fun projects made this year( prays) which will require lots of editors! Although I am a small editor I would to try and make this one of the most exciting MEPs made, but I need your support and help to make this happen!
I would like invite anyone who is willing to step into the FUN, DANCE, COMEDIC, TECHNICALLY CREATIVE WORLD of MEPs with me XD. I would like to introduce you to TWO amazing pieces:
Dreamcatcher by Nitrous Oxide http://www.sendspace.com/file/t7ew3e
Pop Culture by Madeon http://www.sendspace.com/file/pe4mum
Please listen to them first! because they are both so epic!
You maybe thinking 'Oh why is there two songs to this MEP?' Well that's because there will be two. Popculture will be for animes before 2008. Dreamcatcher will be for any anime from 2009 onwards. Yes there are series that have re-started and continued on this year such as Shakugan no shana, zero no tsukaima and fate/stay. It is perfectly fine to use the new seasons of them in dreamcatcher and to use the old seasons in Popculture.
You may be asking yourself what's the purpose of this? Well this project is A) Primarily for fun B) let your creativness show i.e. from Raw - M@D style C) Re-connect with the old animes we used to watch D) Show any new commers or anyone thinking of starting AMV making to let them know what we watched when we first started and to be inspirational to them.
The phrase for this project is Inspirational is to be inspired which makes inspiration.
I am not looking for any specific style of editors. Raw, Effect or mix editors are all excepted! But I am looking for editors who are dedicated to making it fun and upbeat. I am in search for as MANY EDITORS as possible at the moment. This is an international MEP so not picky as to where you live XP In this MEP you can join forces with a buddy and make your track a collab.
So leave your name below and which MEP you would like to take part in. You can take part in both if you would like to challenge yourself. ( Reminder of the two songs: Popculture & Dream catcher )I will check you out and get back to you a.s.a.p I would like to see some of your skills in your lovely amvs, though not fussy so don't worry too much XD
The ONLY rules are no ecchi, no bleach and no naruto.
ONLY ONE DEADLINE FOR EACH MEP *gasps*
Because there are two MEPs under this project depending on how fast each mep is filled etc. They will most like have a different deadline, I will keep everyone in the loop about the deadlines, so don't panic.
As soon as I believe there is enough participants I will upload all the tracks with a link and etc. To give you an idea on the max. length each track could possibly be is 20 seconds I wouldn't do anymore.
If you would like a banner to help promote this project I am more than willing to send them.
1st banner
2nd banner
1280x720p footage
1.0 Square Pixel
Lagarith, Zarx264gui, Lossless
Please add 1-2 extra clip footage to your track so I can do the transitions please.
Dreamcatcher participants (NOT IN ORDER OF TRACKS) Beta tester: Vivamist
Monaliska & kyuketsuki28
Pop culture participants (NOT IN ORDER OF TRACKS) Beta testers : Vivamist & Niwa This mep is now closed, tracks will be available soon
Monaliska & kyuketsuki28
Big special thanks to damnkazu and Katzie for helping me out with the banners
Here is two links for Lists of animes for participants to start thinking about what anime they are going to be using for their track. Tracks won't be released just yet.
Pre 2008 : http://www.mediafire.com/?f5gj3surb5zv7nu
Post 2009 : http://www.mediafire.com/?mbz1w2kyio24jiw
Sign up is still open, need a few more lovely editors then this project will begin. Hurrary!!! Thank you to everyone so far!!
YUP this project is offically closed for sign up.
Dreamcatcher ( Offical title is C.A.M² Dream) : http://www.mediafire.com/?n2w160oezru0g7l
Track 1: Monaliska & kyuketsuki28 Anime: Nisemongatari & Bakemonogatari -Beta recieved-
Track 2: Vivamist: Anime: Kimi no machi
Track 3: OrigamiiAMV Anime: kimi ni todoke -DONE-
Track 4: aresshiachan85 Anime: saint seiya -DONE-
Track 5: [madaraxD] Anime: Shangri-La, Fortune Arterial: Akai Yakusoku and C3 -DONE-
Track 6: -Kyros- Anime: Steins; Gate or Hoshi wo Ou Kodomo or Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood ( please decide soon) -Beta recieved-
Track 7: Inan Anime: fate/zero
Track 8: FadingSundown Anime: Sola -Beta recieved-
Track 9: xDreww Anime: ?
Track 10: xDieguitoAMV Anime: ?
Track 11: EveneshBL Anime: Shakugan no Shana -Beta recieved-
Track 12: alchemymini Anime: Mawaru Penguindrum
Beta deadline : 29th April 2012
Final track deadline: 13th May 2012
Pop Culture ( Offical Title C.A.M² Culture) http://www.mediafire.com/?wuposojh1q7ty80
Track 1: lloyd9988 Anime: original animation or Noein
Track 2: Monaliska Anime:
Track 3: LopezAMV Anime: Eureka Seven
Track 4: nihilant01 Anime: Welcome to the NHK
Track 5: Shati Anime :
Track 6: iCardioidAMV : Anime ?
Track 7: EveneshBL Anime: Kaze no Stigma
Track 8: -Kyros- Anime: Paprika or Gurren Lagann Parallel Works
Track 9: Hunny-kun Anime: Code Geass
Track 10: xDreww Anime: ?
Track 11:
Track 12: Hisatsuvx : Anime ?
Track 13: AdverseShooter : ?
Track 14: OrigamiiAMV Anime: Black Lagoon: Roberta's Blood Trail (OVA)
Track 15: Vivamist Anime:
Beta Deadline 20th of May 2012
Please state the track and anime you would like to use, please use the anime lists to help you decide which is avaliable if you read above. Unfortunatly it is a first come first serve. Also please inform me if you have skype so i can create an chatbox so we can keep in contact and you can share ideas and beta with others as well as Niwa and myself.
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- xDreww
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- alchemymini
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I would love to take part in this XD Especially Dreamcatcher *o*
- Joined: Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:19 am
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I'd like to join with Dreamcatcher =)
- Kousaka
- Joined: Sat Apr 03, 2010 2:56 pm
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- Location: Louisiana, United States
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Oh, I'd love to join this~! 8D
With the pop culture song xD
With the pop culture song xD
- used to be iCardioidAMV/Cardioid (decided to hang it up and start anew)
- [madaraxD]
- L1king Lolis
- Joined: Mon Oct 11, 2010 11:34 am
- Status: Under your bed!
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omg im in!! the first song is just epic!
- Vivamist
- Joined: Sat Feb 12, 2011 7:51 am
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Yayy a person for Pop culture !!!XPiCardioidAMV wrote:Oh, I'd love to join this~! 8D
With the pop culture song xD
- Vivamist
- Joined: Sat Feb 12, 2011 7:51 am
- Location: UK
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Yep I both you and iCardioidAMV are signed up[madaraxD] wrote:omg im in!! the first song is just epic!
- lloyd9988
- Joined: Sun May 15, 2011 4:57 pm
- Status: Yeahhhhh......
- Location: AZ
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Pop Culture is growing on me xD I'll go with that one
- Vivamist
- Joined: Sat Feb 12, 2011 7:51 am
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sure thinglloyd9988 wrote:Pop Culture is growing on me xD I'll go with that one
- shati
- Joined: Sun May 02, 2004 4:53 pm
- Location: USA
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Ooh, I like Pop Culture. Count me in (if I'm not too much of a newcomer myself).
- Vivamist
- Joined: Sat Feb 12, 2011 7:51 am
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I am just looking at your work now , but I am willing to work with people on their tracks so don't worry about it, and there will be others to help you out XDshati wrote:Ooh, I like Pop Culture. Count me in (if I'm not too much of a newcomer myself).
- Inan
- Another one
- Joined: Mon Dec 03, 2007 8:18 pm
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sign me up plz for dreamcatcher <333333
- Vivamist
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dones and thanks for signing upInan wrote:sign me up plz for dreamcatcher <333333
- millua
- Joined: Sat Apr 11, 2009 1:51 pm
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I'd love to take part in Dreamcatcher =) Most of my edits are on yt tho^^ http://www.youtube.com/user/xLiloScaries
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That is how I feel to! Of course, it would be nice to have a new version of Pocomail, with a better html support, but up to now this program still does all I need to get done. And in a way no other mail client I know knows to do. Thanks to this forum, thanks to Eric, Tomas, Robin, and also thanks to MarkB, with all the macros he has written for me! Actually there are just two things which ought to be fixed (for me as a w7, 64 bit user):
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EDC wrote:Jimmie women 5th in latest NAIA coaches poll. I would guess this is the highest Jamestown women have ever been rated. Jamestown vs Valley women tomorrow at Valley. Valley is coming on and it will be a good test and measuring stick for both teams.
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Ford SVT Celebrates 20th Anniversary At Woodward, We Pick Our Fab Five
In the preamble to this weekend's Woodward Dream Cruise in metro Detroit, Ford is reminding press and public alike that 2012 marks the 20th anniversary of its Special Vehicle Team (SVT). And why wouldn't it? SVT is, after all, the semi-skunkworks sub-brand that's brought us some of the most exciting and engaging products to bear the blue oval emblem since the muscle car wars of the 1960s.
So, while Ford prepares to show off its new SVT wares - which presently include the 2013 Shelby GT500 and the 2013 F-150 Raptor - at its Woodward, we've circled back and picked the five SVT models we'd most like to use to cruise Michigan's legendary avenue. Enjoy.
-1993 Mustang Cobra R
Sure, it was neat that Ford saw fit to create the Cobra, an enthusiast-oriented, high-performance version of the Mustang - but it was amazing it went another step to create the Cobra R, a barebones, purpose-built machine designed expressly for owners looking for a track toy. R models shared their 235-hp 5.0-liter V-8 with normal Cobras, but did without air conditioning, carpet padding, rear seating, sound deadening, and body sealer in an attempt to shave weight. Brakes were upgraded, adjustable Koni dampers installed, and strut tower brace and enlarged anti-roll bars installed. Only 107 examples were built, and buyers needed to show proof of a valid race license before placing an order.
-1999-2003 F-150 Lightning
Turns out Lightning did strike twice: Ford's first stab at a performance-oriented full-size pickup ran from 1993-1996, but a second-generation model emerged in 1999. Though both iterations are fun in their own way, we're giving our nod to the second-generation lighting, which looked far more menacing and packed a considerable amount of power. A supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 offered up a solid 360 hp, and that output was bumped to 380 for the 2001 model year. The 2003 model received an increased payload rating, allowing it to haul in both facets of the term -- in fact, we saw a late-model Lightning towing a T-bucket to Woodward earlier this week.
-2000 Mustang Cobra R
Technically, there never was a 2000 SVT Mustang Cobra - but there was a 2000 SVT Mustang Cobra R. Ford's third take on the Cobra R formula was the only SVT-tuned Mustang sold that year, and each of the 300 examples were about as stripped down as it could be. No A/C? No radio? No rear seat? No say in color selection? No problem, so long as you were in the market for something to terrorize the race track with. A unique version of Ford's 5.4-liter V-8 provided an incredible 385 hp, while upgraded chassis and driveline bits - including Bilstein dampers, Brembo brakes, and a limited-slip rear diff -- helped properly apply that power to the tarmac.
-2005-2006 Ford GT
Where do we start with this one? Though subsequent SVT models may have out-powered the GT (we're looking at you, 2013 GT500), none have the ability to draw crowds, drop jaws, and attract attention like the GT. That's not surprising, since its exterior bodywork was a careful update of one of the most attractive racing cars of all time. Power came from a 550-hp, supercharged 5.4-liter V-8, which helped push the aluminum-intensive vehicle from 0-60 mph in under four seconds. Just over 4000 examples were built, and it's a safe bet you'll see a handful making their way up and down M-1 later this week.
Though the F-150 Raptor's pretty darn impressive in its own right, this is perhaps the lone SVT product today that best matches Woodward's muscle car heritage. The numbers alone are uncanny: 662 hp, 631 lb-ft of torque, and a theoretical top end over the magical 200 mph mark? And all for $60,000? Mustang, SVT, and muscle car fans alike may never have had it so good.


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By Barbara Sherf
Germantown resident and businesswoman Karen Singer is fired up about celebrating the 20th anniversary of Karen Singer Tileworks, Inc. "I've just finished a commemorative tile to give to all our customers, past and present. We want to honor their support of our artistry," said the diminutive Singer, who at age 56 is an accomplished artist and business owner.
The ceramic artist and her two long-time employees work with hospitals, synagogues and a host of non-profit institutions to create donor recognition walls out of tiles, incorporating names and colorful murals into the walls that will remain in place for years.
"I love that the installations will be up long after I'm gone. I feel honored to make these walls that will have meaning for people into perpetuity. It's a real privilege," said Singer from her five-room studio with three kilns, a workroom, display area and two offices.
Her two full-time employees have been with her for more than 15 years. Lisa Longo serves as business manager, overseeing contracts and marketing. She also works in the studio and functions as the company's "institutional memory." Longo is the daughter of the late Jim Longo, a longtime Chestnut Hill resident. Ben Myerov, a graduate of Tyler School of Art, is the production manager, technical coordinator and trouble-shooter.
Singer, who grew up in Madison, Wisconsin, majored in art as an undergraduate at Pitzer College in Claremont, CA and went on to study sculpture as a graduate student at the University of Pennsylvania.
While she enjoyed doing sculpture, she was also fascinated with tile as a medium, and enrolled in a community college tile-making class. She repeated the class five times to refine her techniques.
"Tile, like sculpture, is three-dimensional, but with tile you can play with amazing colors and textures and patterns. It's magical," said Singer, who asks a client a host of questions to get the right feel for a wall or individual plaques. One unique piece she put together was a portrait tile for TV talk show host, Dr. Phil.
"I was exhibiting at a Salvation Army Leadership Conference and met someone there who wanted to thank Dr. Phil for donating his $100,000 speaking fee to the organization. I was a bit embarrassed that I didn't know who Dr. Phil was and had to do my homework. It was probably the single most expensive small scale piece I've ever done."
Singer relies on her 15-year-old son, Isaac Adlowitz, to keep her up to speed with popular culture. Married to a fine furniture maker, Peter Handler, who also makes his living as an artist on commission (www.handlerstudio.com), the couple tied the knot six years ago after being "friends in a distant way" for years. The couple is working on some collaborative pieces.
"Peter is doing a series of pieces about climate change, and we have collaborated on two of them — The Coral Table and the Golden Toad Reliquary. The Coral Table is a glass-topped table depicting a coral reef in clay; part of the reef is shown as healthy with bright colors and living fish."
Singer, whose father is a philosophy professor and mother is a medical librarian, grew up around thousands of books. "If I wanted to do something as a child, I had to argue my case and learned early on to reason to get what I wanted." The whole notion of "just do it because I said so" was not one Singer and her younger sister ever had to confront in their household.
Doylestown Hospital, the Academy of Notre Dame, Friends Hospital, the University of Pennsylvania's School of Social Policy & Practice and Arden Theater Company have been repeat customers for Singer, three and four times over. Other installations can be viewed at the Red Cross lobby in Center City, Mount St. Joseph Academy in Flourtown and Abington Friends School.
According to Karen Loder, spokesperson for Abington Friends School, "Karen was thoughtful, collaborative and produced a work that will have lasting meaning and value 100 years from now. It's a challenge to strike all the right notes, but working with someone with Karen's sensitivity, talent and knowledge contributes invaluably to gratifying results."
Another of Singer's major projects currently underway is the restoration of the terra cotta façade at the Uptown Theater in North Philadelphia. "This project is huge and represents quite a stretch for us," she said. "We are building huge ceramic blocks and matching glaze colors from the '20s. I'm excited because we are doing outdoor ceramics that can be seen by anyone walking by."
There is an opportunity coming up to hear Singer speak and/or work with her on a project in Chestnut Hill: a collaborative "Neighborhood Patchwork Quilt" tile project at Center on The Hill. Participants will create a tile to be incorporated into a permanent installation. Singer will give a free introductory presentation on May 11 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. To register, contact Jackie Yorko, 215-247-4654, or email@example.com. More information at www.karensinger.com.


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An x-ray takes pictures of the bones in your body. Each picture takes a couple of seconds. The x-ray tech will start by positioning the part of your body that needs to be x-rayed. You will have a lead apron on the part of your body that does not need an x-ray. The tech will take a picture, so it is very important to stay still so the picture is not blurry.
The MRI machine uses a very powerful magnet to take detailed picture of the inside of your body. You must remove all metal because of the magnet in the machine. There is a locker for your items. The MRI machine makes a sound that sounds like a bird chirping and also a loud knocking sound. To have an MRI, you lie down on the bed and the bed moves into a small tunnel. It takes about 30-60 minutes, and it is very important to be still. The MRI Tech can see you through a control window, and can hear you. You can have ear plugs. With very little children, general anesthesia will be used so that they can remain still for the test.
CT (Computed Tomography)
A CT scanner is an X-ray camera that takes very fast pictures of a single part of the body that can be looked at one by one, or added together to make a 3-dimensional picture. These pictures give information to show the doctor how to best help you. The bed you lay on can rise up or down, and move slowly in and out of the machine. It has a seat belt to keep you safe. The CT Technologist controls the machine from a control room.
You may need to have contrast agent (a fluid that you drink or get through an IV). Once inside your body, it looks very bright in pictures and can make it easier for the doctors to see what they are looking at. Not everybody gets contrast, it depends on the type of scan you'll be having, so ask your doctor.
*If you are having contrast, you will have to stop eating and drinking about 4 hours before the test.
Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear medicine procedures use small amounts of radioactive materials, called radiopharmaceuticals, to make images of anatomy. They are injected, swallowed or inhaled into the patient's body. As the radiopharmaceutical travels through the body, it produces radioactive emissions. A special type of camera detects these emissions in the organ, bone or tissue being imaged and then records the information on a computer screen or on film. For most nuclear medicine examinations, the patient is positioned on a scanning table underneath a camera.
Ultrasound produces sound waves that are beamed into the body causing return echoes that are recorded to "visualize" structures beneath the skin. The ability to measure different echoes reflected from a variety of tissues allows a shadow picture to be constructed. The technology is especially accurate at seeing the interface between solid and fluid filled spaces.
Bone Densitometry
Bone densitometry is a type of imaging examination that measures your bone mineral density, which is a sign of bone strength. The radiologic technologist will position you on a padded table and ask you to remain as still as possible during the test. The technologist then will use the DXA equipment to scan one or more areas of bone- usually the lower back, hip or forearm.


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Houston Texans clinched their second straight playoff berth and set a franchise record for wins in a season as they beat the Tennessee Titans 24-10 on Sunday.
Rookie linebacker Whitney Mercilus recovered a fumble and had two sacks, and the Texans (11-1) remain tied with Atlanta for the best record in the NFL with their sixth straight win. After needing overtime the past two games, the Texans forced six turnovers they turned into 10 points and had six sacks of Jake Locker when the Texans weren't batting down a handful of other passes.
The Texans swept Tennessee (4-8), the team they replaced in Houston, for only the second time. Matt Schaub threw for 207 yards and two touchdowns, and Arian Foster ran for a TD.
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Controversy follows Todd Akin
The leader of a conservative faction within the California Republican Party has been ousted after dismissing pregnancy as a risk from rape in comments earlier this year.
The San Jose Mercury News reports the California Republican Assembly voted to unseat Celeste Greig as president in an 84-78 vote at its convention. She was replaced by John Briscoe, a 63-year-old accountant from Fountain Valley.
In March Greig stirred controversy after telling the Mercury News that pregnancies by rape are rare because a woman's body is traumatized by the violence, recalling remarks that derailed Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin's campaign last year.
Briscoe's campaign manager, Aaron Park, tells the newspaper that Greig's comments were "embarrassing" and led to a collapse of her support by CRA members.
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An EP of what I have been recording. This is just random songs/verses I wanted to put out before my LP (coming in a few months) to show I have improved and to take me seriously. Only 3 verses on here are ghost written, on my LP their will be 0 songs ghost written. The only song off this that will be on the LP is "Redemption" but on their it will feature Elision.
Intro (Produced/mixed/written by Jaba)
Madness In Harmony (Produced by Python, mixed/written by Jaba)
Alpha Male (Produced/Written by Python, mixed/co-written by Jaba)
Back To The Rhyme (Mixed/co-written by Python, Written by Jaba)
Comatose (Produced/Written by Python, MIxed by Jaba)
Alone (Remix) (Produced by Python, Written/Mixed by Jaba)
Redemption (Solo Version) (Produced/Written/Mixed by Jaba)
Outro (Produced/mixed/written by Jaba)
Also to myself for the album artwork.
Link to EP - https://soundcloud.com/jaba2/sets/the-redemption-ep
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Imagine that for every ten gallons of gasoline put into a vehicle's fuel tank one or two gallons spilled onto the ground.
Aside from being an environmental hazard, the spillage would be a waste. It would be an environmental hazard. And, at $4 or more a gallon, it would be expensive. Very expensive.
Electric power transmission and conversion "spillage" loses energy too. Losses occur when moving electric power from generation stations through power lines to homes and businesses, farms and factories, and during conversion from one kind of electric power to another.
For example, the power coming out of our wall outlets, which is 120 volts of alternating current (AC), must be converted to 19 volts of direct current (DC) for use in a laptop computer. The conversion occurs in the "power brick" that plugs into the wall on one side, the laptop on the other. The brick gets warm. That heat is the conversion power loss.
More efficient conversion methods mean less power needs to be generated for use. Generating power is expensive. It uses fuel – typically carbon- or nuclear-based —and requires industrial-scale power plants to do it efficiently. Green power sources like solar and wind farms consume a lot of land, and even then generate power only intermittently.
Better conversion means the same work gets done with fewer power lines and power plants, and less environmental impact.
Goleta-based Transphorm Inc. is working to make power conversion devices far more efficient.
According to the company's estimations, conversion losses in the U.S. electric grid are the equivalent of 318 coal-fired power plants. Losses cost an estimated $40 billion per year. Transphorm's goal is to eliminate more than 50 percent of this loss.
Transphorm was begun by a small group out of UC Santa Barbara in 2007. Transphorm CEO Dr. Umesh Mishra, a professor of electrical and computer engineering, co-founded the company with his former student Primit Parikh who is now Transphorm's president.
"We founded Transphorm to re-imagine what enhanced efficiency in the generation and use of electrical energy can do for our economy," said Mishra in 2011. "Why put up with needless energy waste in every electrical system and device, when we can quickly and cost-effectively design products that are inherently energy efficient? Transphorm's next-generation power modules cut waste, increase efficiency, reduce system size and simplify overall product design."
The company has been hiring world-class engineers and top executives to commercialize its unique technology. It employs 75 people including a core team of researchers from Mishra's lab at UCSB. The company had received $38 million in backing from leading venture capital firms Kleiner Perkins, Google Ventures, Foundation Capital and Lux Capital, and just closed a $35 million series "E" round of funding in October 2012.
Transphorm's technology is based on gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor transistors and diodes. A diode is a device that allows electric current to flow in one direction but not the other, a sort of one-way valve for current. Transistors and diodes that switch on and off faster enable high-frequency operation that reduces the size of power electronics.
GaN-based semiconductors operate more efficiently than today's silicon-based semiconductors and, as a result, at lower temperatures. Running cooler also means that converters can be made smaller and without ventilation or noisy fans.
Local GaN expertise is due to the presence of Dr. Shuji Nakamura at UCSB. In 1994, Dr. Nakamura invented the first high-efficiency GaN-based blue diodes and blue laser diodes now found in all in color displays, Blu-ray players, telecommunications and dozens of other applications. As a result, UCSB, Goleta, and surrounding areas are becoming known as "Gallium Valley" and are at the forefront of a new technology boom.
Since its founding, the company has focused on developing its technology. In March 2011, it demonstrated a 99 percent efficient DC-to-DC converter using its new 600-volt diodes. These diodes eliminated a 20 percent energy waste in existing converters and reduced the converter component count.
On Feb. 26, Transphorm announced its new 600-volt devices at a major industry event, the ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit. The company plans to demonstrate its high-power chips with its customer and partner Yaskawa Electric, Japan, at the Applied Power Electronics Conference, March 17-21 in Long Beach, California.
Transphorm's embeddable power modules can be used in nearly every energy-intensive application, from consumer solar panels, computers and electric vehicles to industrial motors, high-voltage power conversion stations and massive solar and wind farms.
Transphorm is one of the brightest stars in the local technology arena. As the company expands business and production, look for new opportunities and new spinoffs.
Plugged In is a new monthly column focused on new technology in and around Ventura County and it will be featured the second week of every month. Plugged In authors Bridge Carney and Karl Geiger are chair and past chair, respectively, for the Ventura Section of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers [IEEE], the world's largest professional organization, with over 800 local members in Ventura County. Please find them at www.ieee-bv.org.


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Strength Training for Older Adults
Improve Your Health
Seniors of all ages and physical situations can benefit from regular strength training. Fran, 69, of Charlotte, NC, literally stumbled into the benefits of strength training. Years ago, she tripped over a bedspread and twisted her knee badly enough to need medical attention. During rehab, she was given a set of weight-based exercises to help strengthen her leg muscles and speed her recovery. Fran had always been active, but she noticed an improvement after following the new regimen.
As Fran experienced, strength training can boost your health in many ways. Some examples include:
- Improving the symptoms of a range of conditions, like osteoarthritis, type 2 diabetes, back pain, and depression
- Increasing your flexibility
- Making your bones stronger
- Helping you to maintain a healthy weight
- Improving your sleep
- Keeping your heart healthy
- Improving your mood
Focus on Your Muscles
A strength-training routine should include the major muscles in your body. These muscles are found in your arms, legs, chest, back, and abdomen. You may think that your daily activities are enough to work these muscle groups, but a strength-training routine is designed to target certain muscles and push them to become stronger. Here are some examples of exercises to build-up certain muscles:
- Bicep curl using free weights—muscles of the lower and upper arms
- Crunches—abdominal muscles
- Triceps extension using free weights—muscles in the back of the upper arm
Getting Started
Take the following steps before beginning a strength training program:
- Consult with your doctor—You need to make certain you are medically stable before beginning any kind of physical activity program.
- Get good information—Talk with your doctor, read reputable books, and visit reliable websites. Seek out exercises that are appropriate for your age and physical condition. Remember that workouts that fit naturally with your lifestyle are more likely to become permanent.
- Get the proper equipment or join a health club—Try dumbbells and ankle weights and even using your own body weight. For example, doing squats can help improve body alignment and an overall sense of balance.
When you are ready to exercise, keep these basic principles in mind:
- Aim to do your strength-training exercises at least 2 days a week.
- Lift as heavy a weight as you can while maintaining proper form.
- Note: You will need to begin with a light weight and slowly progress to more weight.
- Work up to doing 2 sets of 10-15 repetitions.
- Exercise slowly and use a full range of motion.
- Work on paired muscle groups to get the most benefit. For example, if you are exercising your biceps, also include exercises that will strengthen your triceps.
American Council on Exercise
National Institute on Aging
Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology
Healthy Canadians
20 frequently asked questions. National Institute on Aging website. Available at: http://www.nia.nih.gov/health/publication/exercise-physical-activity-your-everyday-guide-national-institute-aging/20. Updated January 13, 2016. Accessed January 20, 2016.
Chapter 5: active older adults. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/guidelines/chapter5.aspx. Updated October 16, 2008. Accessed January 20, 2016.
Sample exercises: strength. National Institute on Aging website. Available at: http://www.nia.nih.gov/health/publication/exercise-physical-activity/sample-exercises-strength. Updated May 2011. Accessed January 20, 2016.
Why strength training? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/growingstronger/why/index.html. Updated February 24, 2011. Accessed January 20, 2016.
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- Review Date: 01/2016
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British Roasting Machines
I'm the first to admit that I'm passionate about coffee – and in particular, coffee roasters. That probably explains why I decided years ago to collect coffee roasters, and now find myself owning seven of them (not counting my three sample roasters, of course…they're so petite!) in sizes ranging from a husky half-bagger all the way down to a diminutive three-pound countertop beauty.
Some guys collect cars. I round-up roasters. Same disease, different symptoms.
My current project is an extremely rare, British-built "Whitmee" shop roaster from the late 1910s or early 1920s. Discovered languishing in a junk-filled farmer's shed outside of a small village east of London the roaster was thought by its UK owner to have a seven pound per batch capacity. However, after getting it to the States, taking it apart and examining it, I have discovered it is actually a much rarer – and more desirable – 14 pound per batch machine! In fact, it's only the second 14 pounder I have ever seen anywhere in the world, and without a doubt the only Whitmee of any size in the United States.
The old Whitmee roaster – part of their Simplex-class of roasters, which ranged in batch size from 7 pounds to 224 pounds – is a beautiful piece of early 20th century industrial engineering and design. With a style that is almost steampunk in character, the roaster is built of cast iron and hand-shaped steel. Nothing digital or plastic here, thank you very much. I suspect roasting on it will be like driving a fully restored old-school stick-shift pickup truck. The kind of truck that turns heads, and makes you jealous of the guy behind the wheel. Minimal controls, maximum appeal.
My Whitmee roaster is a legacy of the era when Great Britain had few rivals anywhere in the world in building machinery that excelled in both form and function. The roaster features a perforated drum with the gas burner mounted inside – a style of roaster radically different than those built today. "Direct flame" roasters were nearly universal in Europe and the United States in the years between WWI and WWII, but went out of style because of their low fuel efficiency and the extensive training needed to operate them properly – not because their coffees didn't taste good!
Led by the Jabez Burns Company and their "Thermalo" class of roasters, "direct flame" roasters such as the Whitmee were eventually replaced with "indirect flame" machines featuring solid drums instead of perforated, with the gas burners moved from inside the drum to underneath it. Less cost to roast because of greater fuel efficiency, and less chance of burning the coffee. However, as one of the few people in the country to have an intimate familiarity with both "direct flame" and "indirect flame" roasted coffees, I mourn the passage of these great machines. When operated by someone that really knows what they're doing, the flavor of "direct flame" roasted coffees can be incredible, with flavors and aromas seldom found in conventionally roasted coffees.


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If the election were held today, the four leading Republican candidates would fair well against incumbent President Barack Obama, according to Gallup survey of about 1,000 American adults.
President Obama would receive between 46-48 percent of the vote, depending on who the Republicans field to oppose him, significantly outperforming his rather anemic 40 percent job approval rating.
Texas Governor Rick Perry would receive 47 percent of the vote, which is a better showing than Michelle Bachmann or Ron Paul. However, only former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney tops Obama in the hypothetical, taking 48 percent of the vote compared to Obama's 46 percent.
It's important to note that a poll (including this one) is nothing more than snap shot of opinion at a set moment in time. All this poll shows is that as the race for the White House gets started, neither side enters with an overwhelming advantage.
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by Jean Hofve, DVM
You know how good it feels when you get home from a camping trip or other grubby occupation, and how much you savor getting all clean again? Well, pets also appreciate being well-groomed.
And just like any parent, you want your "fur-kids" to look and feel their best. Since there are some grooming chores that–like any kid–your pet can't take care of by himself, so of course you want to lend a hand.
While grooming "how-to" information is widely available, what seems to be missing is the "why-to." Shifting the focus from simple grooming techniques to the real value of grooming your pet can help you get and stay motivated to give your pet's grooming and hygiene needs the attention they deserve. Staying on top of those needs will help pets live happier, longer, healthier lives.
Dental Care
Dental disease is the most common problem seen by veterinarians; about 80% of dogs and cats have some degree of dental problems by the age of three. The infections that bacteria can cause in pets' (and humans') mouths are known to cause heart disease, kidney damage, and liver problems, and they can even make inflammatory problems like arthritis worse.
Many myths abound about cats' and dogs' need for dental care, and one of the most common is the idea that dry food keeps pets' teeth clean. This isn't true, and never was. Many pets, especially cats, swallow dry food whole. Even when they do chew it, the kibbles shatter, so contact between the kibble and the teeth occurs only at the tips of the teeth. This is certainly not enough to make a difference in the formation of tartar and plaque, which most commonly builds up along (and underneath) the gum line at the base of the teeth. This causes the gums to become inflamed (gingivitis). Left untreated, bacteria can erode the connection between bone and teeth, and cause serious decay.
Keeping your cat's (or dog's) teeth and gums healthy requires a commitment on your part. Special "tartar control" diets and treats are not enough. Bacteria are always present in the mouth, and within hours of a professional cleaning, they are already hard at work creating plaque, a sticky deposit on the teeth. In 24 hours, the plaque starts to harden into tartar (or more accurately, calculus). Daily tooth brushing and regular veterinary checkups are essential. But don't use human toothpaste; get a toothbrush and paste designed for pets. Your vet can give you instructions on how to brush, along with tips for getting pets to accept the treatment.
There are also dental products have been developed to help combat plaque build-up in pets' mouths. However, without daily brushing, your pet will probably need more dental care from your vet. To learn more about Dental health care, please click here.
Coat Care
Regular combing and brushing is a must for many breeds of dogs and cats. Brushing is fine for short-coated animals, but for the overly-furred, only a comb or sturdy metal-toothed slicker brush will get down to the skin and pull out the dead hair. It is especially important to be vigilant about grooming during the spring and fall shedding seasons.
Longhaired cats are more prone to hairballs, and often become matted, especially behind the ears and around the tummy and hind end. Longhaired dogs are also victims of matting. Mats start out as small tangles but can rapidly grow to monumental proportions; and as they do, they tighten up and pull on the skin. This is uncomfortable because it pulls when the animal moves, and can't feel too good when they lay down. Even worse, mats can eventually tear the skin, causing an open wound that may become infected. In extreme cases, the wound will attract flies, which lay their eggs there, which hatch into maggots.
It's not a good idea to try removing mats with scissors–it's very easy to accidentally cut the skin. Serious mats should be removed with grooming clippers, a task best left to professionals like groomers or vet assistants. But preventing mats by regular inspection and combing is really the best way to go!
Shorter haired breeds also benefit from regular brushing (as does our furniture!), and it gives each pet parent the opportunity to keep a good eye on their cat's or dog's state of overall health. Many subtle health issues can be caught early by vigilant guardians who groom their pets regularly; such as fleas, ticks, and abnormal lumps or bumps on or under the skin. Good grooming tools will make the job easier!
Pads, Paws, and Claws
Dogs and cats need regular manicures–but don't worry, it's a much easier process than it is for us humans! You just have to take a look every week or so, and trim where needed.
Cats scratch objects to pull off the claws' dead outer layers and keep the tips sharp. Regular nail-trimming will dull the claws and minimize potential damage to people and furniture. The easiest tools to use are human nail clippers or scissors-type pet trimmers. Cats' claws are curved, and can actually grow in a circle and back into the paw pad, causing a painful abscess. So check your cats' paws regularly.
It's important to provide a suitable scratching surface, such as a horizontal cardboard scratcher or sturdy vertical scratching post. If you don't, your cat will pick a surface for itself…such as an expensive rug or your favorite chair. Nearly all cats can easily be trained to use the object of your choice. For those who are more persistent in their unwanted behavior, one of the other many alternatives, such as Soft Claws Nail Caps, furniture protection like Sticky Paws, or pet repellent spray will do the trick.
Unfortunately, some people still take the lazy way out by declawing their cats. They don't understand that "declawing" is actually amputation of 1/3 of the cats' paws. To prevent nail regrowth, it is necessary to amputate each toe at the last joint because (unlike humans) the claw grows directly from the bone. Declawing is extremely painful, and is considered cruel in most civilized nations. Medical complications are common, and long-term chronic pain affects many cats. In addition, one in three guardians will discover too late that declawing causes even more serious behavior problems, such as aggression and biting, or failing to use the litter box. Common sense, and a little time and effort, will resolve scratching problems and avoid a needless and inhumane surgery.
For dogs, nail trimming is equally important. There's a common myth that says that dogs naturally wear their claws down, so there's nothing to worry about. This isn't true. Even dogs that walk or hike regularly still need to have their toes attended to, because: • Keeping toenails trimmed can protect skin and furniture as it does for cats. • Long nails are apt to split or break, which can lead to infection. • There are many joints in the paws, and long nails puts stress on them, which can cause arthritis. • Long nails may cause the dog's toes to splay, creating an abnormal and uncomfortable gait.
If you are willing to do the nail clipping yourself, you'll need a toenail clipper and good instructions on how to clip without hurting your pet. Your vet's staff should be able to show you how to do this. If you're not comfortable with the procedure, let a professional take care of this important grooming need at least every 4 weeks.
Removing Potential Toxins
If your cat gets into something yucky, like oil, antifreeze, trash, tree sap, or paint, don't let her groom it off herself; use a non-toxic pet wipe to prevent her from ingesting potentially dangerous chemicals.
Dogs, of course, can get into similar problems, and are also frequent victims of skunks and porcupines. If you're in an area known for skunks, you might want to keep a special cleaner on hand, such as SeaYu De-Skunk Coat Cleaner & Odor Eliminator for Dogs.
Sometimes it's impossible to avoid walking your dog on dirty wet streets or through road salt or other chemical de-icing products on sidewalks and other paved areas. In addition to using grooming wipes for dogs' paws, using a good paw balm can protect them from ice and help reduce absorption of toxic residue when used before outdoor outings.
Ear Care
Dogs, and in particular the floppy eared breeds, need regular attention. Our pets' ears provide a natural sanctuary for bacteria and yeast, which thrive in the warm, moist environment of our pets' ear canals. Dogs that swim or are bathed regularly need a gentle antimicrobial ear wash used after the swim or bath. Regular ear cleaning with this type of product for dogs and cats can help reduce the buildup of wax, which when it accumulates, further enhances the likelihood that a yeast infection may develop.
Cats don't typically have many ear problems, so always take red or itchy ears seriously. Ear mites are microscopic, but the debris they leave behind can often be seen; it looks something like coffee grounds. Ear mites are common in kittens, strays, and feral cats, so if you adopt or foster, keep resident felines separated until the newbie gets a clean bill of health. We have articles on ear and eye care on our website, so be sure to check out our links below and visit our Holistic Healthcare Library for more details.
One thing to remember: be careful when swabbing the ears. You can go too deep and rupture the ear drum. Have your vet or tech show you how to clean the ears safely and effectively.
Bath Time
Cats rarely need baths, but dogs more often do. If a bath is needed, never use human products on pets. There are important differences between our skin and that of our pets (different glands, to name just one) Many products that are safe for human skin can be quite irritating to our pets. Many quality natural bath products for pets like shampoos, conditioners, grooming sprays and wipes are available, so be sure you get one that's just made for pets if you bathe or use clean-up products on your pet at home. Be sure to rinse thoroughly; any residue can be irritating. As well, chlorine and other processing chemicals in tap water may be drying, especially when pets are exposed more often than necessary. In general, cats don't need bathing, and dogs don't need it more than every 1-2 months. However, they may be bathed more frequently if fleas, certain skin conditions, or allergies are a problem. Your vet can advise you on products and timing.
Think About Using a Pro
Don't overlook the benefits of a professional groomer. Some breeds have skin and coat requirements that are better handled by a qualified groomer. A groomer who sees your pet regularly may be the first to notice a cyst, lump, or other potential problem. Even though a groomer's services cost more, the savings in time and stress may be well worth it!
If you're looking for more great information on pet health care topics touched upon in this article, please use the links below to explore these topics in more detail through these articles from our Holistic Healthcare Library.
If you're looking for more great information on pet health care topics touched upon in this article, please use the links below to explore these topics in more detail through these articles from our Holistic Healthcare Library.
See all Dental Care Articles like "Dental Care for Pets"
See all Allergy Articles like "Alleviating Your Pet's Itchy Skin"
See all Urinary Issues Articles
Click links below to check out other articles that may be of interest:
Chronic Ear Infections
Ask the Vet: Fungal Infection on Paws
Treating Eye & Ear Disorders Holistically
Ask the Vet: Chronic Anal Gland Problems
When Is It Time to See the Vet?
Ask the Vet: Food Allergies & Diarrhea
Bath Anxiety in Dogs


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I've been searching for a percolator. They last forever and you never have to buy filters. It would also look sweet in my 1941 kitchen. What I did find was that they are very expensive now. I also found a fun little stovetop Italian espresso maker. No filter needed. I was wooed by the idea of having fancy coffee each morning.
I'm waiting each day for that delivery and I just can't wait to rid my counter of the old Mr. Coffee that has been faithful but is an eyesore and has been acting funny since I gave it a good scrub. It gave me a scare once and didn't turn on after this said scrubbing. That was scary to be so dependent on an electric appliance to give me my morning cup o' heaven. It gets a swampy slime in the water chamber. It requires filters. Thanks to my last neighbor before we moved, I have enough filters to get through the next two years. She had read my blog about reusing coffee filters and felt sorry for me. I was gifted with two stacks. I still reuse coffee filters because frugal habits are forever.
I've been reading about making Cuban coffee because it sounds so otherworldly. A cafecito. Yum, fancy. You brew any coffee and take 1/4 sugar and beat it to a foam with some of the brewing coffee. Then pour the remaining coffee over the sugar and then into espresso cups. The sugar foam rises to the top.
I love studying the Cuban Green Revolution, even purchased a book for my shelf all about it. I'll make my Cuban coffee, read my book on Cuban gardening and travel without leaving my kitchen.
I can even have an Italian morning…a Greek morning (I remember there coffee being sort of Cuban). Then I can do my own fun invention.
Oh, where is that package?!!!


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The first Money:Tech has concluded. Check out the conference presentation slides, select video footage, news and photos for more about the event.
Money:Tech is your key to hacking Wall Street, giving you new data, new tools, and new approaches to money and investing.
"The timeliness of Money:Tech is not only because 'Web 2.0' technologies and business models have reached critical mass in the financial markets. It is also because, as driven by the Web more generally, the frontier between human and machine-decision making has become radically problematic."
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Money and technology are inseparable. Massive new tradable data sets are being exposed by the Web; new bottoms-up social networks are creating alternative ways of discovering investing ideas; a rising percentage of newswire content is being written and consumed by machines; new classes of monitoring services are revealing deep data that might otherwise go unnoticed and untraded for weeks; and real-time itself is being redefined.
"The conference is, of course, all about the confluence of Wall Street and Web 2.0. And what does that mean? Well, new ways of Web-2.0-style collaborating are changing money and investing, with the zero-sum game of Wall Street changing in the process. At the same time market mashups with new sources of web-based data -- auctions! real estate! pricing! weather! -- are transforming the never-ending hunt for a money-making edge."
Read more from program chair Paul Kedrosky on his blog, Infectious Greed
O'Reilly Money:Tech will be a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities the wave of finance-related technological change is creating, and how Wall Street is pushing the technology envelope. The conference will bring together institutional and professional investors, researchers, entrepreneurs, technologists, academics, and high-profile speakers to uncover the opportunities created by rapid change in money and markets. Featured speakers include:
With current fund managers over-exploiting the same sources of trading data, where will alpha come from in the future? Will it be weather data? Data from Edgar filings? From the Web? Or from social networks? Where are the entrepreneurial opportunities in becoming next-generation providers of financial data? Where are the real opportunities at the confluence of money and technology?
These are big and crucial questions, with trillions of dollars at stake, and the timing feels right. Like everyone else, we'd rather the markets were a bit less uncertain. But it's in times like these that new sources of data can make a difference. Mathematical models can be wrong, but new sources of data can provide actual insight into breaking trends from the real world. The lessons of this conference can be more appropriate now than ever.
Learn more about the first O'Reilly Money:Tech Conference.
View a discussion between program chair Paul Kedrosky and O'Reilly Media CEO Tim O'Reilly outlining some of the issues Money:Tech will address (from Web 2.0 Summit 2007).
"If the parallels between Web 2.0 and Wall Street are correct, we can divine some of the future Web 2.0 trends by watching what's already happened on Wall Street. Financial markets are both much bigger and much more valuable than Web 2.0, and have been around a lot longer, but show many of the same patterns."
Read more of what Tim O'Reilly has to say on the O'Reilly Radar.
As a thought leader positioned at the intersection of technology and other disciplines, O'Reilly is uniquely positioned to suss out the new technologies and methodologies that are transforming how money—and information—changes hands.
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I think it was 1997 when I first became aware of college football commentator Beano Cook. ESPN chats were how I was introduced to the historian and his histrionics. I suppose in a sense, he was a little refreshing from the cocoon of Penn State coverage. He was actually critical of Penn State and Joe Paterno from time to time, (which wasn't the norm in the late 90s, though I'm sure some will protest that observation) not overly so, but generally fair. As I followed him, I learned of his prediction of Ron Powlus winning two Heisman Trophies (Beano overestimated by two) and some of his other witticisms, such as reacting to MLB's giving hostages free lifetime passes to games with "haven't they suffered enough."
Beano was a publicist at Pitt, his alma mater, in the 1950s and 1960s and then most prominently a television executive before turning analyst. The rise of college football on TV is due in part to Beano.
Overall, I think I respected Beano because he realized the history of college football was more than the current top 25. He even talked about the Ivy League from time to time.
Years later, with what started out as a Tailgate Advisory and Newsletter, I started a feature called "Beano Watch." Basically, I grabbed what ever he said about the Nittany Lions and usually included some mock outrage and the observation that the opposite of his prediction always came true. I even got the ESPN Insider subscription so that I could read his chat. It later became part of my blogging. The Beano schtick became part of tailgates with friends.
I was following Beano as closely over the last couple of years because the joke went about as far as I could go and there weren't too many times we all tailgated together to tell them. After last November, I pretty much tuned out college football in general too (I might address that this week), but I'd occasionally listen to his podcast. He was more fair about Penn State than most and I appreciated it. His podcasts with Ivan Maisel were some of the few I listened to over the years.
Obituary: Carroll H. 'Beano' Cook / Legendary local college football analyst | Pitt legend 'Beano' Cook dies – Post-Gazette
Former Pitt official, ESPN analyst Beano Cook dies – Tribune-Review
IVAN MAISEL: Beano was an expert in friendship – ESPN


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My older daughter is getting her certification in holistic nutrition. She has always been obsessed with healthy eating. My younger daughter is a vegan. So now I am having them help me with new eating habits. I'm going to start with some health tips my daughter has been posting each week: I will have the two teaspoons of organic, raw, vinegar in a glass of water with each meal (she sent me home with a bottle), 2-3 cups of green tea per day, and will use the many wonderful recipes she has devised. I will eat more organic and raw foods, such as younger daughter. I'm not ready to be a vegan, however. While I am willing to give up meat most nights, cheese is going to be harder. I could tell it was really hard for her this last week, when we were celebrating her graduation and the rest of us were having sandwiches with cheese, and she just had a look on her face that said CHEESE! But she is committed, and now I need to be too. I've already pretty much eliminated most sweets.
Monday, June 15, 2009
New Day, New Diet
My older daughter is getting her certification in holistic nutrition. She has always been obsessed with healthy eating. My younger daughter is a vegan. So now I am having them help me with new eating habits. I'm going to start with some health tips my daughter has been posting each week: I will have the two teaspoons of organic, raw, vinegar in a glass of water with each meal (she sent me home with a bottle), 2-3 cups of green tea per day, and will use the many wonderful recipes she has devised. I will eat more organic and raw foods, such as younger daughter. I'm not ready to be a vegan, however. While I am willing to give up meat most nights, cheese is going to be harder. I could tell it was really hard for her this last week, when we were celebrating her graduation and the rest of us were having sandwiches with cheese, and she just had a look on her face that said CHEESE! But she is committed, and now I need to be too. I've already pretty much eliminated most sweets.
47 comments:
- Verily I go. said...
omg Lover of life ....do not go to my blog. serious. I posted about nutella. I need to move more too, and eat better, and get better rest. Good luck to you, I will cheerleader. Hey, there's my workout, thanks.
- June 15, 2009 at 9:53 PM
- Lillian Robinson said...
Hubby swears by vinegar! When he gets those manly leg cramps, he drinks warm vinegar and honey. Yuck! Gramma (lived to 100) swore on vinegar pudding. It's pretty much cornstarch pudding with vinegar in it. Again, yuck! I do like vinegar on salad and spinach. Maybe I'll eat more pickles.
I got my upper body workout today with the rocks, and the lower body with the bikeride. Now, if I can just find stuff like that to do everyday... and the time to do it!
I'm counting on you to inspire me!
- June 15, 2009 at 10:02 PM
- Brian Miller said...
sounds like a lot of positive changes rolling your way. much luck in your new endeavors! balance is important, so reward yourself with a few minutes here and there to blog, so we can stay entertained. smiles.
- June 15, 2009 at 10:09 PM
- CrazyCris said...
drinking vinegar in water?! ugh! Not for me thanks!
Yeah, eating healthy isn't everything, getting out and moving is equally important! I've noticed the difference exercise makes... I got laid up on my back last summer thanks to a lovely herniated disk and the damn sciatica (however you spell that) and after a couple of months of rehab and painkillers, muscle relaxants, antiinflammatory meds etc it didn't hurt any more. But I spent all winter worried about things I might do which would set it off again... so basically I stayed put. So what with that and all the time I spend at the computer, I've been pretty much stuck to a chair for msot of the year, and have gained 5 kgs! And my eating habits never changed... so it's definitely the difference between being active and not.
Thank heavens summer is here and I can take myself down to the pool every day!
- June 16, 2009 at 1:31 AM
- Lydia said...
Well, I do wish you luck and it seems you are off to a great start. I had totally forgotten that vinegar/water concoction...a fave of my mother's. I think I'm going to try it! I also saw the comment by MssLily mentioning "manly leg cramps," which my husband gets frequently, so for him too.....
I'm not vegan, but stopped eating mammals in 1977. I'd rather go to prison than think of what a piece of beef would do to me at this point! icky. Since I got braces (yes, braces at 58!) last month my consumption of sweets is a thing of the past.
Please do blog. Blog standing? Blog jog? :)
- June 16, 2009 at 2:55 AM
- Natalie said...
As usual, I am exactly where you are at.Sweets have gone, vego in, but not vegan yet, I like cheese too. :(
- June 16, 2009 at 3:52 AM
- Ruth said...
I'm in a similar spot, getting ready for our daughter's wedding, trying to eat as healthily as I can and make my skin healthy from the inside out. I didn't know about the vinegar in water. I did start drinking green iced tea yesterday and even got myself a tall flask to take some to work.
But cheese - that's definitely hard to let go.
- June 16, 2009 at 3:56 AM
- Reya Mellicker said...
Believe it or not, my grandmother used to drink the vinegar/honey combo every night. She called it her "highball" and always laughed hard at her own joke.
Pure vegan eating is a very extreme diet for our species. In fact there is no indigenous culture on earth that eats vegan, while vegetarian diets, including some animal protein, are much easier on our systems.
In fact, a pure vegan diet requires B-12 supplements, so your nervous system remains healthy. I'm positive your daughter understands this and takes care of herself very well. I saw a client who was very ill because she ate vegan but did not include supplements. It took her a long time, and a lot of red meat, to recover.
What we eat is so personal and so very very important. I salute you for undertaking a change in the way you eat. BRAVO!!
p.s. Sorry for the lecture. That one client of mine, what the diet did to her, really freaked me out, apparently!
- June 16, 2009 at 5:12 AM
- Joanne said...
Such important changes here. And once you make them, you'll never look back. If I miss a few days of my walking routine, I feel it and can't wait to get back out there!
- June 16, 2009 at 6:06 AM
- Kathy G said...
You obviously read my post about wheat gluten flour for bread. Great minds think alike. And yes, cheese is great on it. :-)
I'll have to try vinegar in water; I like lemon juice in mine, so I'm betting vinegar wouldn't be too much of a stretch.
Several years ago I found a way to motivate myself for daily exercise. I was a member of a team organizing a spiritual retreat, and we were asked to make some small sacrifice during our months of planning. I chose a meditation that took about a half hour each day, and walked outside while I prayed. So I wouldn't forget, I put it on my Outlook calendar as a daily reminder. Seeing it there each day was enough to get me moving.
I still have the reminder that pops up each day. Ninety-five percent of the time I don't dismiss it until I've done something active.
- June 16, 2009 at 6:20 AM
- Mental P Mama said...
Well you certainly have the motivation! I can do the no-meat, but total vegan might do me in...I need my cheese. By the way, I love vinegar in salads and foods, but cannot drink it. I did that and got a raging yeast infection. But I'll be drinking that green tea with you! Cheers;)
- June 16, 2009 at 6:34 AM
- Unknown said...
Go for it! I'm just trying to give up Diet Coke!
- June 16, 2009 at 7:03 AM
Good luck! Please do share any tips your daughter gives you LOL, I'd love to hear them. I have some organic apple cider vinegar each day as well. I give some to the dogs too, to help with their arthritis. I don't think I'll ever give up cheese, it's such a staple for me. I can't wait to see the photos you take from your walks!!!
- June 16, 2009 at 7:26 AM
- scarlethue said...
What does drinking vinegar do? The thought of that makes me want to throw up.
I'm a pesco vegetarian, was a full vegetarian for about 5 years but I was always low on B vitamins, even with supplements. I can't give up cheese though. I mean I suppose I could... most of the cheese I eat is organic though.
Good luck with the exercise! That's so much harder to start than eating right.
- June 16, 2009 at 7:50 AM
- Nancy said...
Verily - I really like nutella, but havent had it since my children left. Yummy stuff, though.
Mzz - I didn't realize it was good for leg cramps... But evidently you can lose weight (slowly) just by drinking vinegar and water. Evidently it must be 100% organic, raw, apple cidar vinegar.
Brian - Can't give up the blogging! Just need to move more during the day. Blog at night, I think.
Crazy - It's the inactivity that finally did me in, I think. I hope your back is feeling better!
Lydia - I think I'm working my way to vegetarianism, but vegan is just too hard.
Natalie - You and I are always thinking alike - only you are definitely moving more with those little cherubs of yours!
Ruth - I'm with you - I tried to lose weight two years ago for my daughters wedding - and succeeded on Weight Watchers to some degree. Now I think it needs to be less processed foods and more of a healthy outlook. And exercise, of course.
Reya - I totally agree with you on veganism. And I will make sure she is taking B-12 supplements. I know she takes calcium and a multi, but not sure about the B-12. Thanks for the tip.
Joanne - It is so important to keep moving!
Kathy - Thanks for the tip on gluten and also for how you motivated yourself for walking. I think I just got out of the habit during the winter, and had always used the exercise room in our last house. Now I need something new to get me going. Prayer and creative vizualization may do the trick. Thanks.
Mental - Wow - a yeast infection? I'll mention that to my daughter.
Scarlethue - Raw, organic, unpasterurized apple cidar vinegar has always been thought to cure many ailments. My daughter posted a website that talks about it: http://www.apple-cider-vinegar-benefits.com/weight-loss-theories.html
- June 16, 2009 at 8:23 AM
- Lillian Robinson said...
We have Schwinns. They're called touring bikes, like the old-fashioned kind. (remember the wicked witch?) They have regular handlebars, 7 speeds and big seats. You can buy even bigger seats to replace the racing style. Hubby has back problems and can't ride bent over.
I've noticed a lot of people on the bike path using those kind where the peddles are out front and you recline in a chair type seat. Never tried them.
- June 16, 2009 at 8:47 AM
- Nancy said...
Mzz - Thanks - that is exactly what I want. A petal brake would be even better - but would have to give up the speeds, I think.
- June 16, 2009 at 9:05 AM
- Marguerite said...
I was a vegetarian for 10 years when I lived in Maryland and raised my children on organic foods. Now, I still eat organic, as much as possible, and very little red meat and sugar, but I could never give up seafood. :) Dancing and yoga keep my Cajun blood pumping and keep the pounds off, too. Best of luck with your new diet!
- June 16, 2009 at 9:47 AM
- Nancy said...
Margaurite - I really need to dance more!
- June 16, 2009 at 10:13 AM
- Nancy said...
Marguerite - Sorry about misspelling you name. :-(
- June 16, 2009 at 10:14 AM
- Reya Mellicker said...
The Vegan Society is a great resource.
- June 16, 2009 at 11:20 AM
- Meeko Fabulous said...
Lover of Life! More power to you! I know I would never be able to change my eating habits, so I've decided I will add more physical activity to my daily routine. :)
- June 16, 2009 at 11:42 AM
- Nancy said...
Reya - Are you vegan?
Meeko - The young and handsome don't have too much to worry about - but exercise is good for lots of reasons.
- June 16, 2009 at 12:09 PM
- Seraphine said...
i like to eat healthily, but... vinegar? yech.
but more power to you. i hope you succeed.
i gave up meat years ago. no chicken, no fish either. mostly, it's the thought of killing other living beings that bothers me.
but it's hard. most restaurants have limited menus for non-meat eaters. you're stuck with overcooked root vegetables, soggy, over-sauced pasta or salad.
so i eat eggs and cheese. and sugar. i try to be smart about it, though.
good luck, and i'm sure you'll feel great with your daughter's help.
- June 16, 2009 at 12:58 PM
- Valerie said...
Vinegar... for leg cramps? Hmmm must try that one. Bet it tastes yuk so I'll have to be brave.
- June 16, 2009 at 1:16 PM
- Nancy said...
Seraphine - I feel the same way about animals. It is really awful how they are treated. But I can't see myself being a vegan - I need eggs and cheese. My problem is my husband, who has a hard time without meat.
Val - Make sure it is organic, unpasteurized, raw vinegar. Then keep it in the fridge. Or just use apple cider vinegar for your salads. I'm going to try both.
- June 16, 2009 at 2:18 PM
- lolit said...
sorry but i need to know how vinegar works on our body, sorry for the ignorance but i am interested...i am glad i am learning a lot on your blog..diet, diet, i like to do that too.
- June 16, 2009 at 2:50 PM
- Sniffles and Smiles said...
Just sneaking out to thank you for your lovely words, and best wishes!!! I hope I will not be gone long...and you can be sure I'll run over here for a cup of green tea as soon as I get back!!! Great post...I'm a modified vegan...still do cheese sometimes :-) It's wonderful...when I started this about 4 years ago, it was incredible how much better I felt!! Thank you for your friendship!!! It means so much to me!!!! ~Janine XO
- June 16, 2009 at 2:53 PM
- California Girl said...
I hear ya! The vinegar sounds like the grapefruit a day. High acidity. My dad would take a teaspoon of vinegar daily and he lived to be 97. I don't wanna be that old! I am eating healthier: less carbs, smaller portions, usually a piece of meat, fish or chicken w/ a salad or green veggie for dinner. At least 1 cup of green tea per day. I'm shooting for 2. I've cut back on coffee and white sugar and white flour. I love cheese too so that's still in there. I've lost 12 lbs since March. It's not a diet, just a change in my nutrition. The flu helped and so did our vacation (lost 4 lbs there). My bout of diverticulitis last wk kept me on liquids for 3 days so that helped. Overall, I believe if I would really toe the line, I'd lose another 10 lbs. I just don't know if I want to toe the line :)
- June 16, 2009 at 3:26 PM
- Nancy said...
Lolit - Here is a website: http://www.apple-cider-vinegar-benefits.com/
Sniffles - Come back soon - we are all going to miss you!!
- June 16, 2009 at 4:00 PM
- Unknown said...
What does your daughter say about the MASTER CLEANSE? I'm so curious about trying that and then starting over again with a healthy, vegan-type diet! Keep moving, that's the best thing for all of us, mentally and physically!
- June 16, 2009 at 4:31 PM
- Nancy said...
Meg - Not sure about the Master Cleanse but she did post on a cleanse she did: http://jenacide.blogspot.com/2009/03/day-two-need-bread-wah.html
She is wants to start a holistic website, but working on her classes now.
- June 16, 2009 at 5:37 PM
- Jo said...
Exercise is the key, and eating everything else in moderation -- even ice cream once in a while. Our bodies were designed to move, move, move and in our 21st Century lives, we no longer do that. We drive, we sit, we drive some more. Sitting is deadly. It's bad for just about every muscle and organ in our bodies.
Walking and dancing, dancing and walking ... swimming ... walking. Just move, move, move. It will keep you limber and young. :-)
- June 16, 2009 at 6:05 PM
- Erika C. said...
Sound wonderful. You will do great. I just finished working with a holistic health counselor and found it incredibly helpful, though our focus was more on life coaching than on nutrition.
I have found recently that after making this a focus for a long time-to be a mindful eater-it is beginning to happen for me. THere is a great book called "One Bowl" forgot the author, who advocates getting a special bowl and only eating one thing at a time in that bowl very mindfully. I do this whenever I can and it helps.
I find exercise to be invaluable and do love doing yoga and going to the gym. It will be tougher getting to the gym in the summer with the kids home but I hope to get outside a lot more.
- June 16, 2009 at 6:48 PM
- Reya Mellicker said...
Lover of Life - I am so NOT vegan. I am an omnivore. I try to eat a variety of foods, as high quality as I can find. I try not to eat too much of any one thing. I'm crazy for green vegetables so I eat a lot of them. I also (since moving to DC) really love melons and summer fruits.
My biggest problems in the dietary realm include my love of dark chocolate and a passion for pasta. The pasta is so not good for me. Rice, yes, pasta, no.
I was, once upon a time, a macrobiotic eater. I could never get the right balance of nutrients from the diet, even though I believed in it.
The book, "Eat Right for Your Blood Type" is freakishly spot on, at least for me.
My passion is for high quality food, organic if possible, locally grown whenever possible. Other than that, I don't stick to any set diet these days. I don't eat much red meat, but I do have chicken and fish more than cheese which isn't that great for me.
Thanks for asking. What a LONG answer! Sorry!!
- June 16, 2009 at 6:51 PM
- Nancy said...
Jo - I agree - this past winter was j a sitting winter - it's time to get moving or it becomes a habit! I really like the idea of dancing.
Reya - Your diet sounds similar to mine. I think walking around the city is really helpful. I loved walking around Portland last week.
- June 16, 2009 at 6:57 PM
- Nancy said...
Erica - The idea of a holistic counselor is so intriguing.
- June 16, 2009 at 6:59 PM
- Nancy said...
Man - I have had more typos today!!
- June 16, 2009 at 7:00 PM
- Pyzahn said...
I got stuck at the word cheese. My mind just veered off on it's own and starting thinking about a panini I watched Giada make while I was on the treadmill.
I can cut back on meat, maybe even cheese, but holy simple carbohydrates, sweets are my downfall.
Like right now I've stopped thinking about cheese and have moved on the the bag of Baby Ruths I have in the fridge.
Heaven help me. Your daughters are a good influence. Now if you had another one who was a weight/workout trainer, you'd have all bases covered. I'm pulling for you.
- June 16, 2009 at 8:13 PM
- Alicia @ boylerpf said...
I've been a veggie for over 25 years and have loved it...doing it for medical reasons to start with but ending up turning into a life style. It's not that I don't occasionally have a piece of meat...I mean a bite just to say "ok, now I'm satisfied". You are so right that as we get older, it is about healthy eating but almost more so about getting some form of exercise. Good luck in the endeavor and how lucky you are to have a good teacher!
- June 16, 2009 at 8:20 PM
- Nancy said...
Pyzahn - Yep, it was those yearnings for things like those baby ruth's that have me looking like a box on wheels!
Alicia - I tried to go veggie a while back, but it was so hard. Especially going to restaurants and only having one or two items to choose from. But my heart is heading in that direction - both for health and spiritual reasons.
- June 16, 2009 at 8:57 PM
- Hilary said...
Sounds to me like you're on the right track. Eat less.. move more. Has to work. :) I've tried the apple cider vinegar thing a few times.. each time getting nasty canker sores, and though it's not supposed to increase stomach acid, it always does. I'm sure it's a great solution for a lot of people though. In theory, it makes sense to me. :) Best of luck to you.
- June 17, 2009 at 12:18 PM
- PeacefulWmn9 said...
Vinegar is good food! So are all of those fruits and veggies. You picked a beautiful time of year to go hiking with your hubby, too. And...I do wish you the best of luck :)
- June 17, 2009 at 11:52 PM
Holistic medicine? My best friend Kyla wants to pursue that. It only requires a certification? It sounds so interesting!
I'm a vegetarian... I also love cheese and don't think I am ready to be totally vegan. Eating out at restaurants is a problem when you're a vegan as well.
Good for you! Getting on the right path! Your daughters sound so interesting and ambitious.
- June 18, 2009 at 8:44 AM
- DJan said...
LOL, this was an inspired bunch of comments, I must say! (which I just read on 21 June). I also use the vinegar to get started if I feel polluted (just a nice little tbs in a glass of water) when I feel too fat. Drink it down with a prayer.
I am a pescatarian also (I eat fish but not any other meat) and also cheese, but as you know, you need to be careful of the amounts of cheese. Savor those bites, but don't deprive yourself. Get the cheese you absolutely love and take little teeny bites.
And the most important part, as others have said, is "move" that body around. I go to the gym 6 days/week because without it, I would begin to pork up. With it, I watch my compatriots in the mirror and cheer them on!
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