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Rio+20 and the Green Economy
9 November 2012: Taking place at United Nations University (UNU), the fourth iteration of the UNITAR Diplomatic Training Programme in Tokyo took place between 6 and 9 November. Attended by representatives of 15 diplomatic missions, the Programme was inaugurated by the Vice-Rector of United Nations University, and Director of the UNU-Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS), Professor Govindan Parayil. The Programme, which also included the participation of Mr Matthew Gubb, Director, UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics, International Environment Technology Centre (IETC), examined developments related to the concepts of Green Economy since the Rio+20 Summit.


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HieiTheDarknessDragon wrote:Funny dude, but i meant they were strong possibilities. And if you wanna jerk around, history deliberation isnt the place for you.Seriously, a war is when two sides are fighting.
HieiTheDarknessDragon wrote:2 great, or world wars have ravaged many lands in the distant past. And a 3rd one might very well take place. Or peace could reign, with the U.N. stopping all conflicts, but thats not as plausable. Some spark would happen somewhere... surly... So, do you think there will be a World War 3?
If so...
What do you guess would start it?
Who do you think would be in it?
Who would win?
If not...
Say why you think peace is so strong... (The U.N., yes... but...)
I'm pretty sure that the U.S and U.K will be allies. Based on my unprofessional theory, they will ally with either the Palestinians or Israelis.
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I have started on 2017 links………….egads!
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What a fantastic weather day it is! In the mid 70's, sunny, gentle breeze. Perfect. Makes me wish that the sun would never go down on this day. It's a good day to get centered and grounded within, pull close to friends and family and ignore the din and noise of politics and world affairs. It makes me tired and sad sometimes, the "outside" world, so I try to keep my focus and love simply on my circle of influence.
There is a "She Shed" going up at the Rush Ranch. A small affair – nothing fancy, but will be handy as it is positioned right by the garden. It will be great for starting new seedlings and storage of garden supplies. It will have a front porch, and will actually have a somewhat nice view of the valley floor, below. Here are a few photos.
On the animal front, success has been achieved, at long last. We have finally – after almost a YEAR of unsuccessful attempts – figured out how to feed Douglas, the dog. I know that may sound weird, but hear me out. As you may remember, Douglas is a trained hunting dog, a German Shorthair, whose owner passed away in August of last year. Douglas had nowhere else to go, so we adopted him. He would eat his dry food, which we keep out and available 24/7. But he would eat a can of dog food at dinner time for his prior owner. We were feeding him the same kind, but often he would appear to just not want it. I thought that perhaps a lot of it was that he was grieving. I would hold his bowl for him and tell him what a good boy he was, etc….. we would have some success, but it was never right. Finally the other day we were talking about our old friend, and how he fed Douglas. He would sit by Douglas in a chair, and smoke a cigarette while Douglas ate. So we joked about sitting in the chair and taking up smoking. But finally my husband said, can it be that simple? To sit next to Douglas in a chair, as he eats? And it was! And it is! We are such a pair of lugnuts, my husband and I. To take months to figure that out? Duh.
Dealing with a bout of bronchitis this week. Husband finally asked me to go to the doctor's to check it out, so now I am on meds and should be better by the time you read this. My family got tired of hearing me say "It's just a chest cold! I'll treat it with hot lemon water and honey!….." and then cough my lungs out. Are you like me? Hate to go to the doctor's, and wait until the last minute to take care of yourself? It's an interesting psychological mindset – Do we think that we are not important enough to seek immediate attention? Do we try to convince ourselves that we are too busy? Do we think that it is silly to inconvenience medical staff over a silly cold? I don't know why I do the things I do – being human is complicated. I just know that, in my attempt to be kind to others, I must remember to be kind to myself, as well.
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Kanye West and Lady Gaga may have canceled their "Fame Kills" tour on Thursday, but the "Just Dance" singer won't be sitting at home this fall.
Lady Gaga revealed to Access Hollywood on Friday that she will indeed be hitting the road in the coming weeks.
VIEW THE PHOTOS: The Fierce & Fabulous Fashion-Forward Looks Of Lady Gaga
"We just mutually decided to cancel the tour, but I'm still going on tour this November," the pop princess told Access.
The peroxide blonde pop star revealed her own tour is set to kick off very soon.
VIEW THE PHOTOS: Daring! Dramatic! Fabulous! Hot Shots Of Hollywood's Divas
"I'll be leaving only a week later," Gaga said.
Dates for the "Paparazzi" singer's trek have yet to be announced, but she is looking forward to reconnecting with her growing fan base.
"I'll see you guys all there," she said.
VIEW THE PHOTOS: Kanye West
No reason was given for the cancellation of the "Fame Kills" tour, but following Kanye's stage invasion during Taylor Swift's Best Female Video award acceptance speech at September's MTV Video Music Awards, the rapper revealed he wanted to take some time off.
"I need to, after this, just take some time off and analyze how I'm [going to] make it through the rest of this life, how I'm [going to] improve and because I am a celebrity and that's something I have to deal with," Kanye previously told Jay Leno on the inaugural "Jay Leno Show" last month. "And if there's anything I can do to help Taylor in the future or help anyone I like, 'cause you know, I [want to] live, this thing is hard."
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Grey's Anatomy is an American medical drama television series. It follows the lives of five surgical interns, later residents and their mentors in the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital in Seattle, Washington. Besides their careers the series also follows their personal lives. The pilot episode, "A Hard Day's Night" premiered on March 27, 2005 on ABC. Since then, five seasons have aired, with a sixth announced. The show has attained commercial success and critical acclaim. Initially airing as a mid-season replacement for the legal drama Boston Legal it gained high viewership, with the first episode watched by 16.25 million viewers, and the first season finale gaining 22.22 million viewers. The show is one of the most watched primetime television series. It is also winner of two Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. Prior to broadcast, it was announced that the show's title would change from Grey's Anatomy to Complications, although ultimately this did not come to pass. Grey's Anatomy is derived from Henry Gray, author of the medical textbook Gray's Anatomy.


text: So very sorry! Geoff, who is the new owner of Earth Mantra, had one of those summers/falls/ years? where work became ridiculously busy - so he decided to put the relaunch off until early 2014. I'm helping with technical stuff, but Geoff is the owner and steering the new ship. I had the same problem with Relaxed Machinery (which Geoff helps me with) - work has gotten crazy so some things are pushing out (although we're still releasing about every 6 weeks.)It will be back! John


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iOS and Android users don't seem to share the same views on much when it comes to the mobile space, but they both appear to have concerns about security threats to their devices. According to recent data from the NPD Group, users of both platforms are worried about having their credit card info stolen, device theft, hackers accessing personal information, harmful apps, and unwanted location tracking. Very few have chosen to do anything besides worry, however.
The breakdowns between iOS and Android users are similar for each security point, but overall, a lower percentage of iPhone owners expressed concern for most items than Android users. For example, 46 percent of Android owners and 38 percent of iPhone owners were worried about their credit card information being stolen. Similarly, 46 percent of Android owners and 37 percent of iPhone owners worried about hackers accessing personal information, and 43 percent of Android owners versus 37 percent of iPhone owners were worried about acquiring viruses or spyware.
Despite these slight differences, when averaged together, most of the numbers floated around the 40 percent mark (give or take) for most items in the list. NPD expressed concern, however, in the low number of users who had taken any kind of security measures—the firm said that more than 25 percent of all smartphone owners (35 percent of iPhone owners) had no idea how to acquire any kind of security software for their devices. And among those who did know but still had no security products installed, one quarter said they were too expensive.
"Consumers are both unaware of security for their phones and reluctant to pay for it when they are aware," NPD's Stephen Baker said in a statement.
This is apparently one area where Android users—the ones who know how to obtain security software, that is—are much more conscientious than iPhone owners. NPD says 30 percent of Android users have some kind of security product installed, compared to only 6 percent of iPhone owners. Then again, the reason for that seems to be because iPhone owners seem to value their physical devices (and physical safety) a bit more than their personal information:
"Even though iPhone users are less concerned than Android users about device security, they are still clearly worried," Baker said. "Their biggest concerns were much more likely to be fears that their iPhone would be stolen or damaged, than any unwanted or harmful activities."


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Reaching Out To Tiger Woods: Charles Barkley Says Tiger Woods Changed His Number + Spike Lee & More Discuss The Scandal
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Build Your Own High Speed Flash
... and I'm NOT using the term "high speed" lightly!
Ever wanted to freeze a pellet moving at 1,000 feet / second for a photograph?
I recently came across this article that shows you how to make your own high speed air-gap flash for around a few hundred dollars. But the article also said this:
You should not build this because this flash will kill you. It really will. This flash requires charging a 35,000 volt capacitor that will easily kill a person for a single mistake. I have a safety checklist that I use ever time I plug in this flash and it still scares me. If it didn't scare me then I shouldn't be using it because this thing is dangerous. The below information is for educational purposes only. Do not build one! If you go against my advice and do build one, I am not responsible for any injury, death, or any other problems it causes.
I love it when the internet shows you exactly how to do something and then says DON'T DO IT!
Here's the final product shown in the article:
If you can understand circuitry, then check out all of the diagrams and photos of the flash by clicking here. But don't build it, or you will die.


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Ground Zero:
The hardest part was leafing through all of the cookbooks to find vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free recipes (alcohol and caffeine free recipes are pretty easy to come by). I had stacks of cookbooks surrounding me, and I did make a list of 20 recipes or meals I could make. (The difference for me between a recipe and a meal is that for a recipe I needed a book (see the paella) but a meal I could just make myself (see Aloo Gobhi)). Let the cooking begin.
The trip to Target to replace our blender (which had recently cracked) so I can make smoothies and then to the Berkeley Bowl. What a great grocery store that place is. Brown rice flour? Chia seeds? Goji berries? Raw cacao? All check.
I avoided all vegan substitutes, save the butter, and avoided the soy products as well. I know, I know; soy can be really good for protein, but I have done a little reading on soy, and it has a bit of reputation for being problematic but also really good for you. Agh. Controversy. So since I am doing this cleanse for only three weeks, I am limiting soy in general but am willing to eat it here and there (see Spring Rolls, Day 2).
I came home with mountains of food. I am little worried I won't be able to eat all of it this week.
Day 1:
Breakfast: Oatmeal with golden raisins and agave (which apparently is okay to have, thank god)
Lunch: Beet, Apple, and Beet Green Smoothie (with cranberry juice and 1/2 an avocado)
Dinner: Aloo Gobhi (Potatoes and Cauliflower in a spiced sauce) and Sweet Potato Chips (baked in the oven)
Workout: 90 minutes yoga
- Not that bad. I didn't really crave anything, but it was only day one.
Day 2:
Breakfast: Oatmeal with golden raisins, almonds, and agave. Decaffeinated Chai Tea with Almond Milk.
Lunch: Shiitake and Tofu Spring Rolls, Curried Sweet Potato Soup, and Good Start Juice (celery, kale, broccoli, ginger, and apple) (all at Plant; I love living in an area with a restaurant that puts on the menu what is vegan and what is gluten free, but I am not read to commit to Cafe Gratitude)
Snacks: Orange, grapes, a handful of Mary's Gone Crackers Herb Crackers, and two tablespoons of almond butter.
Dinner: A couple of bites of Coconut and Red Lentil Soup. Mostly didn't feel like eating. See observations.
Workout: 60 minutes bootcamp
- Much bloating. Which makes me feel like not eating anything. Afternoon was the worst.
- Giving up caffeine has been easy, but I am not much of a caffeine drinker anyway. In the past three months, I weaned myself down to one cup of tea in the mornings, so going down to no caffeine in the morning has been okay. What I miss is the cup of warm tea, so we're trying this decaffeinated tea with almond milk.
- The husband is a champ. Instead of going to the brewery for a beer-and-hamburger lunch, he met me at the organic cafe for a spring-rolls-and-soup lunch. I made promises to meet him at the brewery after this was all over.
Breakfast: Red Grape and Blood Orange Smoothie, Decaffeinated Chai Tea with Almond Milk.
Lunch: Coconut and Red Lentil Soup
Snacks: Popcorn, Crackers, Orange
Dinner: Super Green Smoothie, marinated artichokes, and a bowl of grapes
Workout: Took the day off...
- I have begun to enjoy this cleanse. Uh-oh. There is something sort of delightful in trying to figure out what the heck I am going to eat next.
- Afternoons are the hardest. Mostly because I am bored and in the mood for sugar. That's no good.
Breakfast: Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie, Decaffeinated Chai Tea with Almond Milk.
Lunch: Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie (the second half)
Snacks: Marinated artichokes, apple, some leftover Aloo Gobhi
Dinner: Ottolenghi's Multi-Vegetable Paella and a mandarin orange for dessert
Workout: 60 minutes bootcamp
- That smoothie is a champ. Not only filling, but so tasty and I think it helped the sweet craving (what with two bananas and a tablespoon of cacao powder).
- Sweet Jesus, this paella. So good.
- I resisted having sherry while making the paella, which was hard, because I love dry sherry, and it smelled so good.
- The husband added some leftover chicken to his paella, and he said it was tasty. I am glad not to force this cleanse on him.
Day 5:
Breakfast: Jicama and Lettuce Smoothie (which I didn't like much and ate only 2/3 of), Decaffeinated Chai Tea with Almond Milk, Mandarin Orange
Lunch: Leftover Paella
Snacks: Roasted broccoli
Dinner: Baked sweet potato, Green salad, Mandarin Orange.
Workout: 60 minutes yoga and 1.5 mile run (well, a jog really)
- That smoothie is a little on the nondescript side, but it made a lot of it, and I didn't like it. I had to go ahead and chalk that one up as a failure.
- I felt pretty energetic on the run. It's been two weeks since I was out there for a run, so that felt good.
- I made a giant pitcher of sparkling water with ginger juice (from The Ginger People) and muddled mint. It was fantastic.
- Yesterday, I had what I thought was a bug bite. Today I have another one. Please say these are not hives.
Day 6:
Breakfast: Everything but the kitchen sink fruit smoothie (in other words, leftovers from the week: grapes, mango, blood orange, fennel, spinach, mint, and chia seeds)
Lunch: More leftover paella. I wasn't kidding when I said it made a lot.
Dinner: A platter of morsels and sauces: Carrots and Hummus, Popcorn, Blueberries, Hearts of Palm, Artichoke Hearts, and Date-Cashew-Chocolate Balls (minus the sugar). Sparkling water with ginger juice and mint.
Workout: None. I wanted to go to yoga, but then there were the Oscars tearing me away from my regularly-scheduled 90 minutes of flow.
- I love the Oscars. I usually create a platter of morsels and sauces (one of my favorite ways to eat). Normally I would have an array of pâté, champagne and some delectable treat like riacciarelli. I watch all of the red-carpet, pre-game shows and the whole show from the first bad joke to the final fumbling thank you. But this year, I cleaned up that plate. While there was a high amount of sugar (in the dates) and salt (in the hearts of palm), I tried to balance that with some more moderate fruit (blueberries) and vegetables (carrots). It was delightful, although the Oscars was mediocre, but that's to be expected (and I will be right back here watching ever minute of it a year from now).
- Raw cacao may be cheating, I have realized today, given that cacao has traces of caffeine. I am fine with cheating if it means I get a tiny bit of chocolate.
Day 7:
Breakfast: Everything but the kitchen sink veggie smoothie (in other words, the veggie leftovers from the week: jicama, fennel, tomatoes, romaine lettuce, basil, lemon, celery, carrots, red pepper, and flax seeds with a little hot sauce). Decaffeinated Chai Tea with Almond Milk.
Lunch: The last of the paella. (Finally! And he said it served two.)
Snacks: Popcorn, Date-Cashew-Chocolate Balls (minus the sugar), hearts of palm, apple.
Dinner: Soba Noodles with Eggplant and Mango
Workout: 60 minutes yoga, 60 minutes bootcamp
- I am rocking the smoothies. Today's was pretty awesome, especially since it was basically a modification of out-of-season gazpacho with a straw. I'll put it in my next trio of smoothies.
- Still have these bug bites, but no more have developed. Maybe they are just bug bites (I did garden this week).
Overall observations:
- I feel great. I had a friend ask me on the 7th day if the cleanse made me cranky, and the answer really is no. It has made me a little obsessed with what the next meal will be.
- I am finding this cleanse to be pretty easy to be on. Despite the initial legwork of trying to think up or look up recipes for things for me to eat (which admittedly did take me a long time), the desire for sherry the night I made paella, and some day two bloating, this has been pretty easy going. I hope it stays that way.
- Next weekend, I get to go to a family dinner. I will probably have to bend a little for that meal; I'll keep you posted.
- I feel lighter all over. Part of it may be that the scale is 3 pounds down from the beginning of the week, but I just kind of feel good all around. So far, so good.
- Didn't crack open the vegan butter. Hmm, that may have been a waste of five dollars. Anyone need vegan butter?


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I visited the NWS Gallery in San Pedro CA yesterday. Wow, what a great exhibition space. Lovely venue and great location.
I also had a fantastic Californian dinner hosted by the amazing Thomas Schaller with Penny Hill and Frank Eber. What a wonderful evening!
The meal was perfect -- along with the weather and home.
Perfect ending to a perfect day-- I couldn't have asked for better friends!


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Is that frustrating?
It's weird. It's like when I live my hotel after months, just to go
get dinner or do something not that interesting. And it's still talked about. I have a couple of friends from school that live in
Vancouver, and when I went to their house, really something without importance, all of a sudden it was everywhere. It's like the more boring you are, the more you catch people's attention. It's funny.
Do you think it will be hard for you to fall in love, now that you're so famous?
No, I don't think it's an obstacle. It's easy to deal with those types of things (the fame), except when it affects your career. There's people that have no luck, and the media makes sure to make them look like idiots. If this happens, you're never gonna have work, because everyone looks at you like an idiot! You can get angry, but there's nothing you can do.
Can you tell if girls are really interested in you, or your fame?
If they're attractive, I don't care if they're only interested in Robert the actor! (laughs), although I would rather they like me for who I am.
Do you see yourself as an idol?
No, not at all. I know people have said that, but I've never thought about myself that way. The fact that I've never before been cast in roles as the "good looking guy" says something no?
How does it feel to be the fantasy of millions of girls?
It's funny, because I'm sure that if the people outside (the fans), came and sat with me for five minutes, the illusion would be erased.
So you think your fans would be disappointed if they met you?
Of course! they probably would. There's no way to be what people want you to be, because everyone has their own point of view about me. Eventhough people don't really know what they want, they still expect some kind of illusion. The real me is not a fantasy.. I think.
You've said before that during 'Twilight', it took you two weeks to get into character. What about this time around?
I went to Canada about a month before filming started, and I was surprised as how relaxed I was, and how easy it was to get to that place again. Maybe because I connected more with the second book than with the first. I understood the story and the motivations better, because all those emotions I can relate to, in my own life. Like when Edward thinks he's making the wrong decision by leaving Bella, but he still does it. I think every guy would do the same in their relationships. It's like you're obligated to mess it all up!, and I can understand that, because I always mess things up! It's how it happens!
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- EM 2 Messner Mountain MuseumThe beautiful Bruneck Castle in Northern Italy has been transformed by EM2 architecture into a new branch of the Messner Mountain Museum. Originally built by a bishop during Medieval times, the castle's interior has received an overhaul complete with new rooms constructed of period - appropriate unfinished timber. The museum is the brainchild of mountaineer Reinhold Messner, who has created a series of museums that highlight the culture of people who live in mountainous regions around the world.1
- EM 2 Messner Mountain MuseumDevelopment on the project started in 2008, and since then EM2 has focused on restoring the castle's façade and interior while creating a fine exhibition space.2
- EM 2 Messner Mountain MuseumMassive wooden stairways were built to connect the floors of the Bergfried Tower to various antechambers.3
- EM 2 Messner Mountain MuseumWooden flooring was also installed over the castle's traditional stone floors. On top of the tower, visitors can catch a breathtaking view of the surrounding snow-capped Zillertal Alps.4
- EM 2 Messner Mountain MuseumSeveral wings of extensions were built from unfinished wood as well - these areas house more exhibitions while echoing the common materials used during the castle's construction in Medieval times.5
- EM 2 Messner Mountain MuseumMeanwhile an elevator is a modern addition that serves disabled guests.6
- EM 2 Messner Mountain MuseumReinhold Messner is a mountaineer and a cultural anthropologist that studies mountain people around the globe. His museums focus on educating visitors on glaciers, rock climbing, mythical mountain history, and the history of mountain people.7


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Residents, commuters, faculty, and staff have the option of using their MSMC ID card instead of cash or a credit card for a more convenient and safe way to spend money on- and off-campus. It is a prepaid account on your MSMC ID Card.
With your Mount ID, you will have two accounts. One account will be exclusively for food services using the meal plan and Flex Dollars, and the other, Mount Money, can be used in the Campus Store, vending machines around campus, the Aquinas Dining Hall, also known as the View, the Aquinas Café, Henry's Courtside, the Dominican Center Café, and off-campus locations, too!
View a complete list of Mount Money Merchants.
It's easy to put money on your account. You can put as little as $10 on your account by logging into your student portal online and clicking on the link under Support / Services. Or, go directly to the Mount Money form. There is also a Value Port located in the Hudson Hall lobby area next to the ATM that you can use to add cash (as little as $1) to your card 24 hours a day.
Please keep in mind that Mount Money is not to replace your Meal Plan Money. All resident students are required to sign up for a Meal Plan.
For commuting students, there are also meal plan options. You may sign up for plans that will allow you to use all of our dining facilities. Commuters may sign up for a specific meal plan by visting Student Financial Services in Aquinas Hall, room 104, 845-569-3700.
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With the MLS SuperDraft just a month away, MLS announced on Thursday morning the initial list of college seniors who have been invited to the 2011 adidas MLS Player Combine.
READ: adidas MLS player Combine schedule
The 54 college seniors named come from 36 Division I schools. They were selected by a panel of Division I coaches in conjunction with MLS coaches.
The list boasts many college standouts, including nine players from the four teams competing in this coming weekend's College Cup: J.T. Murray (Louisville); Justin Meram (Michigan); Anthony Ampaipitakwong (pictured above) and Christopher Korb (Akron); and Eddie Ababio, Jalil Anibaba, Michael Farfan, Stephen McCarthy and Dustin McCarty (UNC).
This is just the initial list of invitees. More players, including those from the Generation adidas program, Division II and II schools, and NAIA schools, will be added in the coming weeks.
The combine is set to take place in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Jan. 7-11. MLSsoccer.com will have full coverage of the combine games and profiles of many of the players.
2011 adidas MLS Player Combine list by position
GOALKEEPERS (5): Bryan Meredith (Monmouth); Jeff Attinella (University of South Florida); Jimmy Maurer (South Carolina); Joe Willis (University of Denver); Josh Ford (UConn)
DEFENDERS (17): A.J. Soares (California); Bilal Duckett (Notre Dame); Bobby Warshaw (Stanford); Christopher Korb (Akron); Colin Givens (Michigan State); Curtis Ushedo (UAB); Demitrius Omphroy (California); Eddie Ababio (UNC); Greg Klazura (Notre Dame); Greg King (UConn); Indy Smith (UNC Wilmington); Jalil Anibaba (UNC); J.T. Murray (Louisville); Juan Cruz (SMU); Michael Boxall (UCSB); Rich Balchan (Indiana); Tyler Lassiter (North Carolina State)
MIDFIELDERS (21): Anthony Ampaipitakwong (Akron); Blake Brettschneider (South Carolina); Cole Grossman (Duke); Daniel Keat (Dartmouth); Dustin McCarty (UNC); Ernesto Carranza (Sacramento State); Guillermo Cortes (Maryland); Hector Jimenez (California); Jimmy Banks (Green Bay); John "Jeb" Brovsky (Notre Dame); Jon Okafor (Brown); Josue Soto (SMU); Karl Reddick (Boston College); Konrad Warzycha (Ohio State); Lebogang Pila (St. Peter's College); Matheus Braga (Penn State); Matt Gold (Ohio State); Michael Farfan (UNC); Servando Carrasco (California); Stephen McCarthy (UNC); Tommy Drake (Clemson)
FORWARDS (11): Amani Walker (UCI); Ashley McInnes (Tulsa); Brayan Martinez (Seton Hall University); CJ Sapong (James madison); Davis Paul (California); Efrain Burgos (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo), Jason Herrick (Maryland); Justin Meram (Michigan); Levi Houapeu (UMBC); Philip Bannister (Loyola University Maryland); Steven Perry (Notre Dame)
2011 adidas MLS Player Combine list by school
University of Akron: Anthony Ampaipitakwong, Christopher Korb
UAB: Curtis Ushedo
Boston College: Karl Reddick
Brown University: Jon Okafor
University of California: Servando Carrasco, Hector Jimenez, Demitrius Omphroy, Davis Paul, AJ Soares
UC Santa Barbara: Michael Boxall
UC Irvine: Amani Walker
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo: Efrain Burgos
University of Connecticut: Josh Ford, Greg King
Clemson University: Tommy Drake
Dartmouth College: Daniel Keat
University of Denver: Joe Willis
Duke University: Cole Grossman
Indiana University: Rich Balchan
James Madison University: CJ Sapong
University of Louisville: J.T. Murray
Loyola University Maryland: Philip Bannister
University of Maryland: Guillermo Cortes, Jason Herrick
University of Maryland, Baltimore County: Levi Houapeu
University of Michigan: Justin Meram
Michigan State University: Colin Givens
Monmouth University: Bryan Meredith
University of North Carolina: Eddie Ababio, Jalil Anibaba, Michael Farfan, Stephen McCarthy, Dustin McCarty
UNC Wilmington: Indy Smith
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University of Notre Dame: John (Jeb) Brovsky, Bilal Duckett, Greg Klazura, Steven Perry
Ohio State University: Matt Gold, Konrad Warzycha
Penn State University: Matheus Braga
Sacramento State University: Ernesto Carranza
Seton Hall University: Brayan Martinez
University of South Carolina: Blake Brettschneider, Jimmy Maurer
University of South Florida: Jeff Attinella
Southern Methodist University: Juan Cruz, Josue Soto
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Stanford University: Bobby Warshaw
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During my "Winter " vacation in California my GF managed to find the Orange Empire Railway Museum. They have a circuit of "Cape" (3'6") Gauge trolley (tram) track, together with a shed (aka Car Barn) full of stock.
There is also a shed dedicated to 3 foot gauge stuff.
Which I'll post later.


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Susan Stanko has not received any gifts yet
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Regarding "G" and society: Head of Nail + Hammer = BANG! [chuckle]
Hey, Susan!
You might want to re-steal the "Meditation" you commented on a bit ago. Upon rereading it, I found a whole bunch of typos! I think they're all fixed now, though.
Susan, I am delighted you are participating in the "Death and Dying" discussion. It is so hard to break away from the dread and doom of perceptions about death and dying and I think we can reframe the whole subject into a more enlightened way.
Hi Susan, great to have your join "Bringing Economics Down to Earth". There are a lot of steaming kettles on the topic of economics and the brewing will produce some interesting future events. Welcome to the fun.
Because of our toy talk, I looked at your page (to see how old you are), and I noticed that you like DWTS. Zombie jesus, I am having so much more fun watching it this season. How can anyone resist Ricki Lake, Nancy Grace, Chaz, and Carson?! And the burn guy...oh, the burn guy. That show and Glee are the highlights of my tv watching each week.
Re: Tbyte...and the Childless discussions. I'm popping into the discussions just to read what's been posted, and I did leave a comment in another thread today....one that he hasn't invaded yet.
He's a troll, and those types thrive on attention, even if it's negative. So the only thing I can do is ignore him. I think we should ALL ignore him, and try to carry on posting our comments as though he doesn't exist.
Also, I think I left a note in Ailurophiles that I was going to be tied up for a few days while I worked on The Pet Press. I finished early yesterday AM, but I'm TIRED, and half blind from looking at this monitor for hours at a time. Proofing is the hardest. But I love it!
Anyroad, I'll be back, I still have quite a bit to say about why I never wanted children.
I learned the hard way on another Atheist forum that there's nothing that can be done about trolls, unless the moderator is able and willing to block them from posting. We had fundies Copying and Pasting the same buybull verses over and over, and all the moderator did was tell us to "play nicely, now, children." I cancelled my membership. I don't have the patience anymore to deal with twits.
I'm going to be 72 (AAARGH!) in a few weeks, and I feel I've earned the right to be crabby and bitchy when I want to. Ya think?
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Howdee all,
It had to end…it was time to move on..
Our last evening and morning at
♥ Huntington Beach State Park, SC ♥
From our campground..I heard the roar of the ocean..much louder than any day of the 12 days we were at Huntington Beach.
The waves were larger, more white caps..
It was windy..and cold on the beach..
We decided to head back to the campground and walk to the causeway to catch the sunset.
On our way we noticed rainbow colors shining thru the clouds..
My friend Barb Padgett posted a photo on my facebook wall a few days earlier of
In a previous post I saw similar colors in a cloud…
I didn't think that the Circumzenithal arc..looked like what I saw..
When my sister posted this link to
Fire Rainbows..a few of the photos looked more like what I saw..I learned that both fire rainbows and Circumzenithal arcs are one and the same.
In another post I have photos of a Sun dog
To me the rainbow colors I saw this day looked more like Sun Dogs
What do you think?
We took the trail thru the dunes and headed for
The causeway..
The following morning we took our last walk on the beach…
We knew that the previous nights surf might have washed a few things ashore..
It was still high tide so we didn't see much debris.
We did see a Park ranger empty a crab trap that washed ashore..
He left the crab in the low tide area..
The tide was turning to low and the crab were stuck there…
We would have loved to scoop them up and boil them up with some Old Bay seasoning..
We didn't..
we were at a State Park and it wasn't allowed..
Instead…we threw them into deeper water..
Below Jeff walks with a handful of plastic…
Jeff and I both collected lots of plastic bags that had washed ashore…
Further down the beach..
A banded Ipswich (Savannah) Sparrow
This one had some yellow..
A lovely end to a wonderful stay at
♥ Huntington Beach State Park, SC ♥
We are now in Hollywood!
Not California ..
Stay tuned!


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A Venn diagram of people who like NCSE and people who like fossils would have a pretty high degree of overlap. We do a fair number of fossil-related events through NCSE's Science Booster Club Project. One message we try to stress: don't steal fossils. As I wrote in an Answer Monday many moons ago, stealing fossils from parks, even if you really like them, is a gross thing to do that ruins cool places for everybody. Stealing vertebrate fossils is particularly detrimental to future scientific research, because there are so few vertebrate fossils.
Apparently this message got through to someone. Just this week an anonymous scoundrel dropped a big chunk of fossilized wood at my house that he or she had "liberated" from Petrified Forest National Park in the early 2000s. Check it out:
This was a heavy problem to land in my lap. I decided to call the park and see what to do, but as my hand reached for the phone I was seized with fear and trepidation. What if they believed I stole it? What if they sent the Feds to my house? What if, as night fell, adrenaline-pumped cops in riot gear came to bust down my door and toss flashbangs into my crying child's bedroom? Was I being paranoid—or was I not being paranoid enough?!?
But when I did call the people at Petrified Forest National Park they were quite nice. They did not make even the slightest attempt to arrest me. And it turns out they did want the fossil back. Here's where they told me to send it:
Petrified Forest
1 Park Road
PO Box 2277
Petrified Forest, AZ 86028
And so that's what I did. Pay attention, guilty parties! Shame! Repent, for the end is
nigh Nye!
Mailing back a rock is not going to make a huge difference to the park. But none of the nice people I talked to had ever gotten a request like this before. Never! I think that's pretty interesting. I mean, tons of stolen petrified wood from this park are probably hiding in American homes. I imagine the park would be amused to get any of it back. But hey—the address is right up there. Is a filched rock gracing your home? Do the right thing and send it back.


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Barrick back: Local boy takes news director job
Ric Barrick's first job in television was as a weekend telecaster on NBC Channel 29. Now, after 15 years in the biz, he's coming back to Charlottesville to compete with his old station.
Barrick has been named news director and anchor at CBS-affiliate WCAV-TV, one of two Gray Television-owned stations coming to Charlottesville this year.
"We always look for local people," says Bill Varecha, general manager of the two stations.
Barrick is pretty darn local, despite stints in Salisbury, Maryland, Washington, Richmond, and Philadelphia. He grew up here, graduated from Charlottesville High School, and then from UVA in 1985 with a degree in meteorology.
His father, Richard Barrick, was Charlottesville's commonwealth's attorney for 12 years, and now has a law practice off the Downtown Mall. "We'll be able to have lunch again," says the younger Barrick.
"I remember hunting with my dad in a field that is now Fashion Square Mall," he continues. "We never got anything." While the expeditions for grouse and quail came up short, the field often provided the Barrick family Christmas tree.
It's those sorts of hometown memories that make Barrick so eager to work for WCAV Channel 19, whose motto is "Where community counts."
"We plan to do a lot of community outreach," he says. Reporters will be asked to pick a local charity, and dog-lover Barrick already has dibs on the SPCA.
The CBS station goes on the air August 15– although that doesn't mean everything will be up and running then, acknowledges Barrick. WCAV will start with news at 6 and 11pm, then add weekend and morning news.
CBS is seen as skewing toward an older audience, and that won't be any different in Charlottesville. Barrick predicts more families and more retired viewers, with more substantive news.
The news at the other Gray station, ABC-affiliate WVAW, will have a different focus, according to Barrick. "Think younger audience," he says.
As for how WCAV will differ from his old station, WVIR Channel 29, Barrick prefaces his remarks with, "I think they've done a fantastic job."
But he notes that Channel 29 has not had any competition and has been able to put on news without any comparison to other local stations. "We'll cover wrecks and fires," he says, "but we'll have more serious news, not just spot news."
Barrick is not surprised that his hometown suddenly has a plethora of TV stations, including Channel 9, a new low-power non-network station on the Downtown Mall planning 24 hours of local content. "I've been in smaller communities that have three affiliate stations," he says. "I'm glad to see it."
Least changed in the town that he remembers pre-Downtown Mall, he says, is the Corner.
"As long as Littlejohn's still has their 'Five Easy Pieces' sandwich," he reminisces. "That got me through many a night."
Ric Barrick, who grew up in Charlottesville, is coming home to run the news for the new CBS affiliate, WCAV.


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Fact Sheet: Energy and Climate Policy Action in China (Update)by , and -
China's recent statements and policy initiatives demonstrate growing concerns about energy security, pollution and the ability to sustain long-term economic strategies for reducing poverty.
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China's per-capita GDP is less than one-tenth of U.S. levels, and about half of its 1.3 billion people earn less than $2 per day. Indeed, China confronts a challenge no other large, emerging economy has ever faced: fostering rapid economic growth while at the same time limiting harmful emissions.
Recent Actions By Chinese Officials
- On August 27th, 2009, China's top legislative chamber adopted a resolution calling for active engagement in global climate negotiations, and new domestic initiatives to "make carbon reduction a new source of economic growth." The Standing Committee of the 11th National People's Congress also endorsed new policies and rules designed to drive down China's energy use and emissions. It also called for improving China's capacity to deal with "climate disasters."
- On June 5th, 2009, China's highest council announced that the government would step up efforts to shut down old, inefficient power plants and factories, and increase spending on renewables and efficiency. Premier Wen Jiabo presided over the State Council Meeting on Climate Change, Energy Saving and Emissions Reduction, which also backed increased incentives for consumers to buy energy-saving appliances, and new rules that would drive up costs for "energy wasting" companies.
China's Evolving Targets
To meet these challenges, China has adopted a range of new energy policies, rules and targets. Many of these initiatives are linked to goals outlined in China's "National Climate Change Programme," approved by the State Council in June 2007. Indications are that China may meet or exceed many of its goals, and has even raised its original targets in some areas. The government is also currently developing new energy and climate goals for its 12th Five Year Plan. The next five year plan, to begin in 2011, is expected to build on a suite of existing policies, which include:
Reducing overall national energy intensity by 20% by 2010
Implementing a 2005 policy, China reduced its energy used per unit of GDP by 1.8% in 2006, 4% in 2007, and 4.6% in 2008. In the first half of 2009, China reduced energy intensity by 3.35%; at that pace, China would achieve the goal set in 2005. Analysts estimate that reaching the goal will prevent the equivalent of 1.5 billion tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) from reaching the atmosphere, compared to "business as usual." Initiatives to spur efficiency have included:
- Making large enterprises more efficient. The Top 1000 Energy-Consuming Enterprises Program sets energy-saving targets for China's largest industries. The program was responsible for an impressive two-thirds of China's energy efficiency gains in 2006 and half of the gains in 2007. The program is on track to reach its goal for 2010.
- Building better coal-fired power plants. As of 2008, all coal-fired power plants built in China must use state-of-the-art commercially available technology, or better. As a result, most of the world's cleanest and most efficient coal-fired power plants are now located in China---and the average efficiency of its entire coal-fired power plant fleet is now better than that of U.S. plants.
- Closing wasteful facilities. China is on track to close far more inefficient factories, power plants, and industrial facilities than originally called for by the 11th Five Year Plan, adopted in 2006. To date, it has closed inefficient plants that once produced 60.6 million tons of iron, 43.5 million tons of steel, 140 million tons of cement, and 64.5 million tons of coke. It has also shuttered nearly 7,500 small power plants. The policy of replacing these inefficient power plants alone could prevent 12.4 billion tons of CO2 emissions.
- Raising taxes on petroleum. In January 2009, China increased the tax on gasoline from 11 cents per gallon to 55 cents per gallon and the tax on diesel rose from 6 cents per gallon to 44 cents per gallon.
- Spurring local government action. Since April 2008, China has required all local governments to increase urban energy efficiency in buildings and public transportation to meet energy intensity goals. The central government now audits local government plans, and the increased local attention has helped accelerate energy efficiency improvements.
- Helping consumers buy "green" home appliances. In May 2009, China's National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Finance started the "Conservation Products Beneficial to Consumers Project." It provides consumers with subsidies that range from $44 to $125 to buy energy-efficient air-conditioners, refrigerators, television sets, washing machines and motors. The subsidies are expected to generate $60 billion to $75 billion in sales, and save 75 billion kilowatt hours of power.
Expanding the use of renewable energy
By 2020, China has committed to using energy technologies that don't burn fossil fuels – including hydro, wind, solar and biomass and nuclear – to generate at least 15% of its total energy. In particular, China aims to promote renewable energy by:
- Rapidly expanding windpower. China is now the world's fastest-growing installer of wind turbines, and in 2008 it set a goal of increasing wind power generation capacity to 100 GW by 2020. In 2008, China installed 6.3 GW of new wind power, with total installed capacity reaching 12.2 GW. To provide an incentive for wind power operators, some utilities pay fixed rates for new power---called "feed-in tariffs"---that are higher than those paid for electricity from coal.x
- Growing its solar industry. Although most of the photovoltaic (PV) panels produced in China to date have been exported---China is the world's largest PV producer---the government has announced increased spending on R&D and subsidies for installing PV systems in order to foster a domestic market for making solar electricity.xiv Under the "Golden Sun" program announced in July 2009, for instance, the government will provide up to 70% of the cost of installing PV generation and transmission systems for projects selected by provincial governments. By 2020, some analysts estimate that China's installed solar capacity could range from 1.8GW to 10GW, depending on policy decisions, although some believe 20GW is feasible.
- Diversifying domestic energy sources. The public and private sectors are increasingly using waste gases captured from facilities such as dumps, manure pits and coal mines to make heat and electricity for household use. More than 50 cities, for instance, run waste-to-energy or district heating plants. By 2030, China's aims to convert 30% of its total municipal waste into energy.
- Expanding capacity for biomass. By 2010, China wants biomass – from crop plants to wood chips – to provide about 1% of its total energy. Biomass can be burned directly for heat, converted to a gas ("biogas"), or converted to liquid fuels (such as ethanol). The government is promoting biomass with direct subsidies, and also provides financial incentives for generating electricity from biomass by paying generous fixed fees for biomass power.xviii By 2010, China plans to use biomass to produce 5.5 million kilowatt hours of electricity; 2 million tons of liquid fuels; 19 billion cubic meters of biogas, and 1 million tons of fuel pellets.
Conclusion: China's Development Challenge
Although China is now the world's largest annual emitter of greenhouse gases, China's per capita emissions are just one-fifth of those of the United States (see chart). So, as China pursues economic development levels on par with the United States, it will be critical to de-link its economic growth from greenhouse gas emissions. This "decarbonization" of China's economy is beginning with the policy steps it is taking today. To stabilize global greenhouse levels, however, the United States and China must together move beyond their reliance on fossil fuels, to cleaner and more secure sources of energy.
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In a recent series of high-profile statements, China's leaders have indicated that confronting climate change and improving energy efficiency are becoming central goals of China's domestic and foreign policies:
After a cabinet meeting on August 12th, 2009, Premier Wen Jiabao warned that global warming threatened China's environmental and economic health. He said, "Controlling greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change," would become "an important basis for setting the medium and long-term development strategies and plans of government at every level."
The stated intention to continue policies that foster the "decarbonization" of China's economy received a spotlight in the first-ever speech by a Chinese president to the United Nations General Assembly on September 23rd, 2009. President Hu Jintao said China will reduce its carbon intensity by "a notable margin" by 2020 and confirmed that China will ratchet up national targets for producing renewable energy. President Hu's speech included a commitment to take "determined and practical steps" and "forceful measures" to integrate climate goals into China's economic development policies, a strong indication that national-level attention and action will be sustained.
WRI & Climate Policy in China
The World Resources Institute (WRI) is drawing upon the Institute's technical expertise, research and analytical tools, and history of effective private sector collaboration to support Chinese policy-makers, businesses, and researchers in reaching their climate and energy goals.
Relevant WRI programs and projects include:
- A joint research program in Beijing with the Tsinghua University Low Carbon Energy Laboratory with major projects focused on carbon capture and storage, and elements of a potential international agreement, including both measuring and reporting issues and technology.
- In June 2009, WRI established ChinaFAQs, the Network for Climate and Energy, to develop better information tools for policymakers in the United States to understand China's climate and energy policies and data.
- The GHG Protocol Initiative is a partnership of businesses, NGOs, governments and academics convened by WRI and WBCSD. The GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard has emerged as the pre-eminent international standard for preparing a corporate-wide GHG emissions inventory. Last year the protocol team began developing GHG standards and programs in China focused on the country's most energy intensive sectors--power, cement, steel and petroleum.
- The Green Power Market Development Group is working with Jiangsu Province to promote the domestic renewable market and led off with a program on promoting solar power in Nanjing in April 2009.
- WRI's New Ventures China project promotes sustainable growth by accelerating the transfer of capital to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that deliver social and environmental benefits. Since 2004, NV China has mentored 40 companies that have since received a combined total of $70 million in equity and debt financing.


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In the anime Paranoia Agent, the state of victimhood rescues people. People suffer from all kinds of stress – sometimes personal, sometimes moral – and and an American-looking dude hits them with a baseball bat. Once they get hit and fall unconscious, no one really cares about their past life. It's all about helping the poor victims.
I don't know how much the creator knew about Unit 731, but that anime is obviously tied to the atom bomb. Saying the atom bomb rescued the Japanese from admitting their war crimes may sound obscene, but isn't there some truth to that? How many people know about the atomic bomb and how many know about their aggression in China in general? For example, in Israeli history students learn about the atom bomb but not one thing is said about the rape of Nanking or Unit 731. We see movies about the Holocaust often. Is there an internationally recognized day for the victims of Japan?
This isn't about whether America should've bombed Japan or not. It's an interesting, difficult discussion we mustn't avoid – but it belongs in a different book. It's about understanding what can drive people to do such horrors. The book doesn't relish the gore on display. there are some juicy details – babies being bathed in frozen water, a person being constantly executed and somehow never dying, diseased people forced to have sex and then give birth. The point is more about shocking you that yes, people can do these things.
Haven't we learned this lesson from the Nazis? Yes, we did. The difference is, the Nazis were losers and were the villain. Stories about the Holocaust may horrify us, but we often distance ourselves by painting the Germans as a bunch of villains smokin' cigars and laughing maniacally. Japan were supposed to be victims. When one country – and the losing country at that – does it it's just villainy. When a people that are supposed to be victims do it and the winners sweep it under the rug, it becomes scary.
When people object to the 'tyranny of science', they may sound like a bunch of crazy luddites. The scientific theory is one of the integral pillars of civilization. It's hard to imagine where we'd be without science. No idea is safe from corruption, though. The idea of people torturing and inflicting pain in the name of science may seem like recipe for a cartoonish villain in a Hollywood movie.
That's reality, though. One reason Unit 731 was allowed to remain hidden was because the data was precious enough. The scientists were given immunity if they handed over all the information they received. Many of them went to acquire high positions in Japan, especially academic positions. Even the history of something as great as science is stained by blood.
It's a perfect example of how horrible war is. Since the data from Unit 731 was pretty useful for biological warfare, many of the masterminds could go on with their lives, being scientists if they handed their data. In a way, they got redeemed because of the action that demands redemption. Imagine if Dr. Mengale was given a high position in a university because he made some scientific discoveries.
The history is fairly brief, since the main role of the book is to deliver the testimonies. It's a good piece of history, but not a very detailed one. As an introduction into the topic though, it's good enough. The writing is precise, not too filled with jargon and the story is fairly easy to follow. The book creates a unique niche of itself in the literature of Unit 731 – by providing an easy introduction and a more personal look.
As for the testimonies themselves, what Gold says in the introduction is true. They're messy, sometimes a bit incoherent. That's okay since they're speeches by people who are trying to remember a horrible event from a long time ago. The messiness of it also comes from how the people in the unit didn't know what they were doing. The testimonies come mostly from low-level workers. The masters weren't going to risk their position in Japan.
Some testimonies are better than others, but I understand the inclusion of them all. Unit 731 was destroyed. Everything was blown up and footage and pictures were hidden or destroyed, too. We will never have access to the full story, so we must make do with the little we have. Don't expect to get a coherent story out of these. It's a collection of anecdotes, but fascinating ones.
They're presented with a minimalism that's frightening. Imagine if Raymond Carver wrote a collection of short stories about people in a laboratory conducting these experiments. Then again, what other way is there to tell these stories? They're blunt. Details aren't gory, they're just there. Some horrors cannot be painted with any language. You cannot express being horrified and you can't tell the full details. Just saying they forced diseased people to have sex is enough to cause a shock.
It's soaked in pain. Reading this book is both easy and difficult. The language is as minimalistic as a hard-boiled thriller, but to know so much pained was caused by human beings can be too much. As harsh as they are, we need these stories of pain. This book is an anti-war book. If there was no war, it's possible Unit 731 wouldn't have existed.
Now, I don't think we can just lay down our arms and war would be over. Both sides need to lay down their arms for this to happen. Yet what will cause them to do it? At some point, I don't think ideological or territorial conflicts matter much. We need to stare at the abyss without blinking, without romanticizing it or dramatizing it. We need the cold, hard facts of how much pain war causes. It really doesn't matter whether Japan should be hated for what they did, or be forgiven because they got the atom bomb. What matters is we humans are capable of producing such pain, but no one wants to suffer through this. Until all of us – and I'm including every single continent, since the narrative is of 'Evil West' is too easy to swallow – are horrified by war, it won't stop.
Reading about Unit 731 is essential. This far into human history, it's time to know exactly how much pain war causes. War doesn't only result in people shooting each other. Civilians are murdered in their homes. Great ideas like science are being abused. Schools today preach a lot about the glory of programming and getting your own start-up company. I don't think this is what will prevent another Unit 731.
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JERUSALEM, July 12 (UPI) -- A banner featuring ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi was hung outside of a mosque in Jerusalem for the first Friday of Ramadan, officials said.
The banner, which said "Jerusalem -- supports legitimacy -- against the coup," was hung on a wall in Al-Aqsa plaza, greeting tens of thousands of Muslim worshipers who arrived at the Temple Mount for prayers Friday, Ynetnews reported.
It was unclear who hung the banner.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Transportation Security Agency issued an advisory to its employees, informing them on what they may observe during Ramadan, which began earlier this week, CNN reported.
In a statement issued July 2, the TSA said it has "reminded its security workforce that traveling passengers may be observed at various areas in the airport -- including security checkpoints or on aircraft -- engaged in religious practices and meditations during Ramadan."
Such practices include fasting, carrying prayer beads and whispering prayers on planes and in airports, the TSA told its workforce.
"Whenever the TSA is trying to create an environment of understanding, we welcome that," said Haris Tarin, director of the Muslim Public Affairs Council's Washington office. "At the same time, it highlights certain actions that can make the American Muslim population seem almost alien."


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History of the American West, which includes the fur trade, mining, missionary, ranching, cattle, Indian, transportation and farming frontiers.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Detroit and the Mythical West.
The American West, and the characters, whether fictional or non-fictional, who sought adventure and "tamed" the western wilderness, represented to my dad, my family and a great number of fans around the world a since of adventure, and a belief that good guys win in the end; an important concept in the era of World War Two and the Cold War.
Today the western genre is on life supports. In the troubled times of the 1960s, historians concerned with civil rights, Vietnam, and other social and political issues began to revise how historians of the previous generation interpreted American history, especially the role of Women, Native Americans, African Americans and Hispanics. The West I grew up on was now called the "Mythic West." The new histories took our western heroes, as portrayed by numerous western writers, and such actors as John Wayne and Jimmy Stewart, and did their best to tear down rugged individualism and the concept of good and evil.
My dad did not care about historians' revisionist histories. In the mind of the farm boy from Indiana, who found a job making diesel engines at General Motors at the beginning of World War Two, the fictional West was where he would escape.
What he read in his books about the American West allowed him to dream and plan for another life; a life far away from the drudgery of his work as supervisor on the line at G.M. Diesel, a place he worked for 33 years.
The Call of the West was so strong in my dad that when possible our family vacations in the 1950s were road trips to Montana, where my dad spent several summers in the early 1930s working on a road crew in the Yellowstone.
My brother caught the "west fever" and left for Montana when he was 18, he has lived there ever since. My parents retired to Montana in 1971.
On his eleven acres at the foot of the Bitterroot Mountains, my dad had his dream "ranch", where he kept quarter horses and enjoyed western living; all before Montana drew new immigrants who wanted to live in Norman MacLean's land of "A River Runs Through It."
I'm not writing this to beat the western historian over the head for trying to destroy, perhaps inadvertently, the western dream; I am a western historian and I understand the need to write inclusive histories. But, I also understand the importance the western genre had and still has in portraying a Place called the West that represented the values that have been part of America since the American Revolution. They are values of hard work, self-reliance, morality, sense of mission; values that have defined us as Americans. I have to wonder why these values are now thought to be inherent only to the Mythical West.
And, as for Detroit. I'm sure if my dad was a live today he would be more disheartened than my brother and I, and my family and friends who once lived in Detroit, to see what has become of the City. Like all industrial cities, Detroit had its good and bad points. As a kid, I remember the good. I felt safe riding the Schoolcraft bus from the suburbs to downtown to shop with friends. In the winter, I enjoyed Ice Skating on the River Rough Parkway ice rink. I loved Greenfield Village, where Henry Ford had created an historical village that depicted early American life including Thomas Edison's Menlo Park laboratory.
I even found touring Ford's River Rouge plant interesting, walking on the catwalks high above the furnaces where steel was melted down and poured into frames.
I assumed that all industrial cities had their own unique charm, as Detroit did. But, today, by most accounts, Detroit is a dying city. It remains to be seen if the City will survive. If it does, I suspect it will become a much different city than the industrial city of my youth.
I'm so glad that my dad bought into the "Mythic West." If he had not, he probably would have never left Detroit. But he did, and he found a new home where the air was crisp and smelled of pine trees, where from every window in his house that he built he could see the snow capped mountains, and where life was full of the work he wanted to do-- cleaning his barn, tending his horses, and talking to neighbors who were born and raised in his beloved West.
Like Detroit, I believe the western genre will too survive, and the stories will continue to offer readers the same adventure and excitement about a place that so caught the imagination of my dad's generation. Thanks to all of you who continue to write about the American west.
4 comments:
The pictures of destroyed buildings in Detroit are heart-breaking. I'm glad your Dad found his Dream of the West.
My Dad also read Zane Grey and Louis L'Amour. Finally, he'd read all the way through what he'd written, and figured he good do about as good.
And so began what would become a rich cast of characters in a series of 14 Westerns. He told me once, "Janet, I always wanted to be a cowboy." In his Westerns, he rode the range and roped cattle to his heart's content.
Janet Riehl
Sue, thank you for writing this beautiful, heartfelt essay.ReplyDelete
I'm pleased for your dad that after all his years as a working man for GM he was able to have his dream ranch in Montana. It's a sad irony that people who have ranched all their lives have so much trouble just hanging onto the dream they were born to.ReplyDelete
Excellent blogs. I enjoy reading about western history. ThanksReplyDelete


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Tuesday, February 2
Super Bowl Party Recipes: Whole Wheat Veggie Pizza
Super Bowl Sunday is a meaty day. There will be chicken wings, chicken drumettes, and chicken pot pie. Pork spare ribs, pork hot dogs, and pulled pork sandwiches. Beef burgers, beef chilis, and beef stews. I won't even mention all the bacon.
Vegetarians will have to dig deep into their play books to even have a chance. Fortunately, they have a great offensive play: pizza. Cheesy, gooey pizza is immediately recognized as a Super Bowl food, but it can be designed entirely vegetarian. This Whole Wheat Veggie Pizza combines sauteed onions, mushrooms, and peppers with briny olives and earthy smoked Gouda.
It's sure to look as good on the big day as it does on paper. Just make sure you have a strong defensive line to keep the carnivores away from it.
Whole Wheat Veggie Pizza
Makes 1 (12-inch) pizza; about 8 slices
Print recipe only here.
For a quicker version, use a store-bought 1 pound ball of whole wheat pizza dough.
Homemade Whole Wheat Pizza Dough:
1 (1/4 ounce) packet active yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 cup warm water
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
Pizza Toppings:
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cups white or brown cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup shredded smoked Gouda, Gruyere, or mozzarella
1/4 cup sliced olives, such as green Cerignola and black Kalamata
3/4 cup shredded part-skim milk mozzarella
fresh basil and flat-leaf parsley for garnish
1. In a medium bowl, dissolve yeast, salt, and sugar in warm water and let rest for 5 minutes. Using a spoon, gently stir in 2 teaspoons olive oil. Add flour and blend with a spoon just until the dough starts to form; using using your hands, transfer dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead lightly for 1-2 minutes. The finished dough should be smooth yet heavy and dense.
2. Place the dough in a medium, clean bowl coated with olive oil and rub some olive oil on top of the dough. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and and let rise in a warm, draft-free area until doubled in size (about 1- 1 1/2 hours). Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and roll out into a 12-inch disc. Transfer to a sheet of parchment paper (if using a pizza stone) or to a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush with remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil. If you like, you can let the rolled out dough rest for about 30 minutes; it will rise slightly and create a puffier crust.
3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 teaspoons olive oil. Add onions and saute 3 minutes, or until just translucent. Add mushrooms and saute 3-5 minutes until lightly browned. Add red bell peppers and saute 2-3 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from heat.
4. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the crust. Top with the grated smoked cheese. Arrange the vegetables on top. Scatter olives. Top with the mozzarella.
5. For a pizza stone, bake at 500 degree for about 10 minutes, or until both the top and bottom of the crust is brown and the cheese is melted. For a baking sheet, bake at 450 for about 20 minutes, or until both the top and bottom of the crust is brown and the cheese is melted. Serve hot or at room temperature, and garnish with fresh herbs.
You might also enjoy these pizza and calzone recipes from Food Blogga:
Fennel Sausage and Rapini Pizza
Potato, Rosemary, and Gorgonzola Pizza
Broccolini and Sun-Dried Tomato Pie
Spinach, Nutmeg, and Ricotta Pie
Here are more delicious veggie pizza recipes you might enjoy:
The Perfect Pizza Margerita recipe at Ecurry
White Pizza with Broccoli recipe at Hedonia
Mushroom, Ricotta, and Asiago Cheese Pizza recipe at Lisa's Cooking
Healthy Mediterranean-Style Grilled Veggie Pizza recipe at Once Upon a Table
19 comments:
- Cookie baker Lynn said...
This is the kind of food that gives vegetarians a good name. Pass the pizza, please!
- February 2, 2010 at 6:34 AM
- Kara said...
If this pizza dough is anywhere near as amazing as your original recipe (although I do usually add 1/2 c of whole wheat flour to that one even), then count me in. YUM And gouda on a pizza? Amazing - why didn't I think of that!
- February 2, 2010 at 7:01 AM
- Dandy said...
What I wouldn't give fore a slice of that right now
- February 2, 2010 at 8:20 AM
- Valerie Harrison (bellini) said...
We don't need to be veggie to love this pizza Susan. Loving the wholewheat crust as well in every imaginary bite.
- February 2, 2010 at 8:45 AM
- Barbara GF said...
What a luscious-looking pizza, Susan. This vegetarian would be happy to come to your table!
- February 2, 2010 at 8:48 AM
- Rosa's Yummy Yums said...
Fantastic! I'm going to make a pumpkin pizza tomorrow...
- February 2, 2010 at 9:47 AM
- Sarah said...
By the looks of it - no one would ever know that something so delicious would be so healthy!
- February 2, 2010 at 9:58 AM
- Manggy said...
TOO LATE! This carnivore is coming for it!!
* I'm really not much of a carnivore; but I don't eat veg as much as I want to either :(
- February 2, 2010 at 10:33 AM
- Sean said...
Thanks for the link!
When I lived in Santa Fe, there used to be (and still is for all I know) this hippie-dippie pizza place with whole-wheat crust that I just adored. They added all kinds of quirky toppings; I think that may have been the first time I had pineapple on a pizza.
OMG, it is still there: http://www.uppercrustpizza.com/ The toppings aren't as kooky as I remember, but I've probably eaten a lot more alternative pizza since then. It's been 20 years!
- February 2, 2010 at 10:52 AM
- Susan from Food Blogga said...
lynn-I like the way you put that. :)
kara-This is definitely a heavier dough than my original. But I love the texture and flavor. As for smoked Gouda, does it get better?
dandy-Sorry, no leftovers. ;)
val-I know. I served it to a couple of meat-lovers and they loved it!
barbara-I'd be happy to have you. :)
rosa-Mmm... I love squash pizza.
sarah-Now that's what I like to hear!
mark-Hah! You're welcome to it, my dear.
sean-You're quite welcome. Hippy-dippy pizza place? I'm checking it out next time we're in Santa Fe. :)
- February 2, 2010 at 12:03 PM
- The Teacher Cooks said...
I make pizza alot and have never made whole wheat dough! I must try this. It looks delicious. And by the way thanks for the complement on my pic. Wow! Your very sweet!
- February 2, 2010 at 12:48 PM
- Sari @ Cook Your Dream said...
Yummy! I love homemade pizza! I have to try your whole wheat one! :)
- February 2, 2010 at 3:49 PM
- Maria said...
We always make whole wheat pizza at home. I load on the veggies. Perfect pizza for Sunday!
- February 2, 2010 at 5:33 PM
- Tasty Eats At Home said...
This looks good! I love veggie pizza - I much prefer it to meat versions! After all that cheese, adding sausage, pepperoni, ham, etc is just too much for me!
- February 3, 2010 at 5:59 AM
- Johanna GGG said...
hope you enjoy the superbowl (sounds like a great dish to eat to me) - have wholemmeal pizza dough in the freezer and was regretting not having olives for the first pizza - thanks for reminding me I must buy some - and maybe some gouda too - sounds great
- February 4, 2010 at 3:43 AM
- Soma said...
A pizza cannot look better than this! So gooooood! Gouda sounds fantastic.
Thanks for the link Susan.
- February 4, 2010 at 5:33 PM
- Nicole said...
Not watching the Super Bowl here in Austria - it comes on at about 2 am on a Sunday night, but I'm heading to a pot-luck Carnival party this evening and needed something to bring along. Whole wheat veggie pizza will do the trick! Plus that way I'll have at least one thing I can eat as a vegetarian.
- February 5, 2010 at 3:51 AM
- marla said...
Oh I am so happy you shared this recipe with me. The dough sounds perfect and there is now reason why I should not make my own. The toppings are great. Sounds like we are both into strong flavors. the gruyére/olive combo is splendid! xo
- March 21, 2011 at 7:00 PM
- Preethi Sriram said...
Wow... nice and yummy veggie pizza :)
Sure will try this recipe
- January 29, 2012 at 5:54 PM


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I love ginger in any way, shape or form, so I always look for ways to include it in recipes, especially desserts. Peaches and ginger star in this mini pie that offers the right amount of sweetness and spice.
By Rae Endicott, Taste of Home
I love ginger in any way, shape or form, so I always look for ways to include it in recipes, especially desserts. Peaches and ginger star in this mini pie that offers the right amount of sweetness and spice. —Rae Endicott, Branson, Missouri
Total TimePrep: 40 min. + chilling Bake: 35 min.
Makes5 mini pies
- 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold butter, cubed
- 9 tablespoons shortening, cubed
- 6 to 9 tablespoons ice water
- 5 cups sliced peeled peaches
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, cubed
Optional Topping:
- 1/2 cup crystallized ginger
- 1/4 cup coarse sugar
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter and shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork, until dough forms a ball.
- Divide dough into seven portions; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for about 1 hour or until easy to handle.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out five portions of dough to fit a 5-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plates and trim to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plates; flute edges.
- In a large bowl, toss peaches with lemon juice. Combine the sugar, cornstarch, ginger and salt. Add to peaches and toss to coat. Transfer to pie shells. Dot with butter. Transfer pies to a baking sheet.
- If decorative cutouts are desired, roll remaining pastry to 1/8-in. thickness; cut out with 1-in.cookie cutters. Arrange over pies. If a streusel topping is desired, combine remaining pastry with crystallized ginger and coarse sugar; sprinkle over pies.
- Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts
1/2 pie: 567 calories, 32g fat (16g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 464mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.


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Chicken, fennel & tomato ragout
Nutrition and extra info
- Easily doubled / halved
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal351
- fat9g
- saturates1g
- carbs28g
- sugars10g
- fibre6g
- protein42g
- salt1.43g
- 1 large fennel bulb
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
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- 2 boneless skinless chicken, cut into chunks
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 200g new potato, cut into chunks
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- 400g can chopped tomato
- 150ml chicken or vegetable stock
- 3 roasted red peppers in brine, from a jar or deli counter, chopped
Trim the green tops off the fennel and reserve. Halve, then quarter the fennel, cut out the core, then cut lengthways into slices. Heat the oil in a pan, add the chicken, then fry quickly until lightly coloured. Add the fennel and garlic, then stir briefly until the fennel is glistening.
Tip in the potatoes, tomatoes, stock and a little seasoning, and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 20 mins until the potatoes are tender. Stir in the peppers and heat through. Roughly chop the reserved fennel fronds, then sprinkle over the ragout. Serve with crusty bread for mopping up the juices.