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Is This the End? China's 'Jade Rabbit' Rover Hops to a Halt
China's lunar rover appears not to be as agile or as long-lived as its name implies.
The Jade Rabbit, named after a mythical lunar bunny who mixes elixirs of immortality, has experienced a mechanical abnormality resulting from the "complicated lunar surface environment," the official Xinhua news agency reported over the weekend, citing China's state space agency.
Deployed on Dec. 15 following the first soft landing of a Chinese spacecraft on a celestial body, the lunar rover was a key element in an ambitious program designed to help close the space gap with the U.S. and Russia. In fairness, it was never intended to last forever. In fact, it was only supposed to hop around the lunar surface for three months before slipping into an eternal slumber.
Nevertheless, the possibility that the Jade Rabbit's mission may have come to an end more than a month early has left many in the country disappointed. Though the Xinhua report quoted Internet users expressing sympathy for the hobbled vehicle, the news agency added what could be interpreted as a subtle dig at China's space agency by noting that the announcement of the Jade Rabbit's difficulties came 10 years to the day after NASA's Opportunity rover landed on Mars.
"Compared with Opportunity's 10 years on Mars, Yutu's one-month stay is not long," the report said.
The mention of Opportunity, which is still rumbling around the Martian surface, got us wondering how the Jade Rabbit's lifespan compares to other unmanned rovers. As the chart below shows, of the rovers that actually reached their destination, China's rover doesn't come out looking so good.
If China manages to resurrect the Rabbit, it will end up beating out the U.S.'s Sojourner rover, which spent two months and 20 days exploring the surface of Mars before NASA lost contact. But it will still fall far short of the former Soviet Union's first lunar rover, the Lunokhod 1, which landed on Nov. 17, 1970, and lasted nine-and-a-half months.
On the other hand, China has a perfect 1-0 record in landing rovers, unlike the U.K., which lost the Beagle 2 Mars rover in 2003, and USSR, which lost or failed to launch five lunar and Mars rovers between 1969 and 1977.
It also enjoys the advantage of continuing to increase funding for its space program, unlike the U.S., which has kept NASA's budget essentially flat for the past few years.
Whether that increased funding is money well spent, well, that's another matter.
-- Josh Chin. Follow him on Twitter @joshchin
Follow @ChinaRealTime on Twitter for the latest updates.
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Beginner Exercises
Want firm, sexy thighs and a lifted butt? Try this quickie workout plan from Kacy Duke, creative consultant for Equinox Fitness Clubs in New York City.
What You'll Need
A chair, a pair of 5-pound dumbbells, and a mat
1. Lift Series
- Target: abs, glutes, hamstrings
- Hold chair and hinge forward to a flat back.
- Bend left knee, engage abs, squeeze glutes, and lift right leg behind you. Lower and lift 12 times.
- Repeat with toes pointed, then with foot flexed.
- Switch legs; repeat series.
2. Ballet Pose
- Target: abs, quads, hamstrings
- Hold chair in front of you and hinge forward until back is flat and parallel to floor. Keep abs engaged and shoulders down.
- Lift right leg behind you, foot flexed, left knee slightly bent (not shown).
- Keeping head down, bring right knee toward chest, then quickly kick it back out.
- Do 12 times; switch legs.
3. Rocking Kick
- Target: abs, glutes, hamstrings
- Place left hand on chair and point right toes.
- Engage abs and lift right leg back while hinging forward.
- Touch floor with right hand, then pull upper body up and lower right leg (like a seesaw).
- Do 12 times; switch legs and repeat.
Intermediate Exercises
1. Weighted Leg Lift
- Target: glutes, hamstrings
- Begin on the floor, leaning on forearms and knees, your back flat, abs engaged and head even with spine.
- Place a 5-pound dumbbell in the crease of your right knee.
- Lift right leg, knee bent 90 degrees and foot flexed. Pulse up for 12 counts.
- Switch sides; repeat.
2. Side Kick
- Target: obliques, inner thighs, glutes, hamstrings
- Stand beside chair with feet hip-width apart, abs engaged.
- Lift right leg to hip level and do 12 side kicks, foot flexed: Lean upper body away from leg movement, kicking out to side, then return to center and lower.
- Switch sides and repeat.
3. Rocking Lunge
- Target: glutes, quads, hamstrings
- Lunge behind you with your right leg, keeping abs engaged, elbows bent, with arms close to sides and left knee aligned directly over heel.
- Stand up, balancing on left leg (keep knee slightly bent) and rock upper body forward while lifting right leg behind you, foot flexed (like a seesaw).
- Lower your right leg back into a lunge position.
- Do 12 times; switch sides and repeat.
Advanced Exercises
1. Lunge and Curtsy
- Target: back, glutes, inner thighs, hamstrings
- Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent and abs engaged.
- Lunge to the left side with left leg, bending knee 90 degrees and shifting weight behind you; keep left knee over heel, right leg straight and left foot facing forward (not shown).
- Immediately lift left knee back toward chest, then cross the leg behind you, bending both knees into a curtsy.
- Do 12 times; switch sides and repeat.
2. One-Leg Dead Lift
- Target: abs, glutes, hamstrings
- Hold a 5-pound dumbbell in each hand. Lunge behind you with right leg, keeping left knee over ankle and right leg straight.
- Lean forward, keeping your back straight, abs engaged and head facing forward; try to bring weights below your left knee.
- Lift through hamstrings, butt, and core to pull yourself back up to a standing position. Do 12 reps.
- Switch sides; repeat.
3. Toe Touch
- Target: glutes, hamstrings
- Stand tall, with feet hip-distance apart, abs engaged. Lean upper body forward, touching the floor in front of your toes.
- Keeping your fingers (or palms if you're able to) on the floor, point left toes and lift left leg behind you as high as you can without moving hips.
- Pulse up 12 times, then hold for 12 counts.
- Return to start.
- Switch legs; repeat.


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Mandarin Corner
声桥中文角 (Noisebridge Chinese Corner)
Suggested Purpose
To set a time each week to meet at Noisebridge and practice speaking Mandarin and to draw ideograms. (And of course to further prepare ourselves for the inevitable Chinese ascendancy.) Please list your name and what times would be good or bad for you if you're interested. Also note if you would like to involve the eating of Chinese food, possibly even cooking it ourselves.
Interested People
Skory - Most any evening other than Monday and of course Tuesday. Food is good, and I'm into cooking if enough people are interested in getting together the necessary equipment and helping.
Mitch - I don't know Mandarin, but I want to learn, and having a group might just help me motivate.
- (Re:Above) If enough Mandarin beginners are interested I'd be happy to teach some basics of character writing and grammar. But please do not try to learn pronunciation from me! -skory
Molly - I speak survival Mandarin and just got back from a year living/working in China. My pronunciation is fairly natural, though my vocabulary limited. I read and write around 500 characters, but want to collect the whole set! Win big prizes! Happy Everyday!
rachel - Oh yeah. Coming in a little late on this but BLTN. I can offer a bunch of beginner flash cards I made. Also I know how to talk about farting. Wednesday, Friday not good for me... Sat or Sun, middle of the day?
Adam - I also know a few unsavory phrases but would like to learn more conversational mandarin.
quinn - I would really love to do this, and probably bring the most shear ignorance to the group. Whenever is good for me. I'm slightly more interested in writing than speaking atm.


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In loving memory of
Rev. Peter Scott
died Jan. 19, 1908 aged 77 years
Native of Selkirkshire
Scotland & for 28 years
pastor of Hibbert Congregation
Perth County
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth
His wife Jeanie R. Wallace 1842-1931
For possible descendants or relations of this couple , the details on the monument provide some good information to start the search into the lives of Peter and Jeanie.
Here is what I learned about the couple in addition to what is stated on the stone from some quick research on Ancestry.ca.
Rev. Peter Scott - He died in Paisley, Bruce County, Ontario [1]. The informant was John Scott. There is no indication of a relationship to the deceased.
Peter Scott, a resident of Perth County and minister of the Gospel married Jeanie Wallace, a resident of Southampton, Ontario on 24 June 1880 in Southampton. Peter was the son of John and Beatrice Scott. Jeanie was the son of John and Janet Wallace. [2]
Question not answered is how did Peter and Jeanie meet? There is a Wallace family enumerated on the same page as the Scott household in Saugeen Township, Bruce County, Ontario. The Peter Scott is a carpenter in 1861 and in 1871 a student. Had he gone into preparing for the ministry? His age is in line with the Peter who is later living in Hibbert Township . The Scott household has John Wallace but the wife is Lydia. There is a daughter whose name looks more like Jessie than Jeanie, but could it be her? There is a good chance these are the correct families as other Peter Scotts found in 1861 and in 1871 aren't as good a match.
In 1881, Peter and Jeanie are living in Hibbert, Perth County. Peter is a Presbyterian minister. By 1891, the census shows the addition of a daughter Janet, aged 7 to the family. The 1901 census has Peter aged 70, Jeanie aged 59 and Janet aged 17. It gives Peter's year of immigration as 1860.If this is correct, he should appear on the 1861 census.
After Peter's death in 1908, Jeanie and daughter Janet, aged 27, are found in the 1911 census living at 23 Albert Street, Paisley. At the time of Peter's death, he was living on Albert Street in Paisley.
Jeanie died 19 February 1931 in Paisley, Ontario. Because the death registration that is available is more recent than Peter's, more information is provided. The informant of her death is Jno. Scott, nephew. [3]
Civil registration sources
[1] Peter Scott Ontario death registration #097326 (21 January 1908); digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca ; accessed 13 September 2010), citing microfilm MS 935 Reel 134 Archives of Ontario, Toronto.
[2] Peter Scott - Jeanie Wallace Ontario marriage registration #001566 (24 June 1880); digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca ; accessed 13 September 2010), citing microfilm MS 932 Reel 32, Archives of Ontario, Toronto.
[3] Jeanie Scott Ontario death registration #0019631 (19 February 1931); digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca ; accessed 13 September 2010), citing microfilm MS 935 Reel 411.


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carpaccio Article
Crazy For Carpaccio RecipesBy Kim Steele
Carpaccio was served for the very first time at Harry's Bar in Venice in the the 1950's. To satisfy the needs of a comtess whose doctor had forbidden her to eat cooked meat, chef and owner Giuseppe Cipriani poured vinaigrette on paper thin slices of raw beef and named his creation after Vittore Carpaccio, a 15th century Viennese painter. The artist Carpaccio, who is most remembered for a series of paintings featuring Saint Ursula, was apparently fond of the color red. The chef looked at his dish of raw meat and saw the same red and
This dish may have originated in Italy, but the French have taken the idea and ran with it. These days you will find many different recipes for
Here are three delightful French twists on the original carpaccio. When preparing them, please keep in mind the following points:Use only the very freshest ingredients. This is especially true for the duck carpaccio, where the meat is only "cooked" in lime juice.You must have a long and very sharp knife to prepare these. That's the only way you are going to get the nearly paper thin slices that characterize a carpaccio.Although some purists say it alters the taste, you can try freezing the meat about an hour before slicing it. This makes getting thin slices easier.Carpaccio de magret de canard
Duck Carpaccio1 large duck breast1/2 pineapple, diced1/2 cabbage, julienned 2 limes, juiced1/4 cup walnut or hazelnut oilground peppersaltCut the duck breast very thinly. Arrange it in a shallow dish with no overlapping pieces. Pour on the juice of one lime and 2 tablespoons of oil. Place in refrigerator to marinate for 20 minutes.
In a bowl mix the cabbage and pineapple with the rest of the lime juice and oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Arrange the duck with the salad on plates and serve immediately.
Carpaccio de légumes au sésame
Vegetable 1 firm tomato1/2 yellow pepper1/2 green pepper2 large mushrooms1/2 cucumber1 small fennel bulb, two outer leaves removedjuice of 1/2 lemon3 tablespoons sesame oil2 tablespoons sesame seeds1 tablespoon cumin seeds (optional)salt and pepperSlice the tomato, peppers, mushrooms, cucumber and fennel as thinly as possible. Place the mushrooms in a salad bowl and sprinkle them with the lemon juice. Add the other vegetables and the sesame oil. Toss gently and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Arrange the salad on plates and sprinkle with sesame and cumin seeds.
Serves 4.
Carpaccio du saumon
Salmon Carpaccio2 cucumbers, peeled and sliced as thinly as possible8 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon, cut in thin stripsjuice of 1 lemon1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped1/2 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon French mustardsalt and pepperAttractively arrange the cucumber slices on four salad plates. In a bowl, mix the sliced salmon with the lemon juice and dill.
Prepare a vinaigrette with the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, seasoning with salt and pepper to your taste. Drizzle over cucumbers. Place the salmon on top of the cucumbers.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few minutes.
4 servings.
Now that you know what you're having for an entree, stop by Easy French Food and have a look at some French Bistro Recipes for an easy main course. Easy French Food is written by Kim Steele, an enthusiastic home chef and apprentice food photographer. Come join her and learn lots of fun information about French food and culture.
We strive to provide only quality
articles, so if there is a specific topic related to carpaccio
that you would like us to cover, please contact us at any time.
And again, thank you to those
contributing daily to our carpaccio website.
We strive to provide only quality
articles, so if there is a specific topic related to carpaccio
that you would like us to cover, please contact us at any time.
And again, thank you to those
contributing daily to our carpaccio website.
The food is
nothing special and it is just like another cheesecake
factory chain but in Italian. It does not taste like good
home cooked Italian food with great chefs.
It is so commercial and
their tuna steaks are definitely the ones that are freezer
packed from Costco. I mean its good, but there are
definitely better Italian restaurants out there. It?s the
"Scene" that every one likes.
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|USDA calorie chart
If you click the first link below, it will load a comprehensive, 30-page listing of hundreds of foods and the amount of calories in each measured serving. This calorie chart was developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The far right column is labeled "content per measure." This is referring to energy content in kcal, which in general terms is the same thing as calories. The second link is the same information, but listed with the highest-calorie foods first.
The third link lists fiber content, with foods containing the most fiber listed first. (Remember, fiber helps fill you up!)
Click here for the Calorie Chart - Alphabetical
Click here for the Calorie Chart - Most to least
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Reviewed By: Jeffrey Heit, MD, Internist with special emphasis on preventive health, fitness and nutrition, Philadelphia VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.


text: Dutch designer Paul Nederend has collaborated with The Hague-based furniture brand Odesi on this brightly-coloured easy chair called 'Pole'. Composed of an European oak frame produced employing traditional techniques, the chair is upholstered in the much-praised high-wearability Hallingdal fabric by Kvadrat. The chair is available in four colour versions: yellow, green, light-grey or dark-grey. (more…)


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the Other Half Lives
the introduction to How the Other Half Lives,
Jacob Riis wrote:
"Long ago it was said
that 'one half of the world does not know how the
other half lives.' That was true then. It did not
know because it did not care. The half that was
on top cared little for the struggles, and less
for the fate, of those who were underneath, so long
as it was able to hold them there and keep its own
seat." [18]
Riis wrote How the Other
Half Lives to call attention to the living conditions
of more than half of New York City's residents.
He described the cheap construction of the tenements,
the high rents, and the absentee landlords. He lamented
the city's ineffectual laws and urged private enterprise
to provide funding to remodel existing tenements
or build new tenements. [19]
the Book Was Popular
How the Other Half Lives
was a publishing success, selling eleven editions
in five years. [20]
The book was popular for
the following reasons:


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Weekend Projects maker Max built experiment #21 from Charles Platt's book Make: Electronics (a great primer for anyone looking to learn electronics or brush up on theories and essentials). This experiment formed the basis for the Game Show Buttons project from earlier this year, and Max does a wonderful job on his Google+ post of giving a simple explanation of this fairly complex circuit and highlighting the various components.
This circuit is built using an OR logic gate, which as the name implies is true (on) if either input A or input B is true. The OR is one of seven common types of logic gates, the others being AND, NAND, NOR, XOR, XNOR, and NOT (or as most call it, an Inverter). If you build Game Show Buttons or any other Weekend Projects, be sure to send us an email with pictures and a story about your build.
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South Africa's seventh World Heritage Site, the Dome shaped Bergland area, is about 120 km from Johannesburg, on both sides of the Vaal River, near the country side towns of Parys and Vredefort.
2023 million years ago, a meteorite as big as table mountain struck the earth and forever change the face of our planet. The resulting impact structure is (because of its size) best viewed from the air or from space. A small region within the Dome Area received World Heritage Status" on 14 Jul 2005.
Internationally known as the "Vredefort Dome", this impact has left a "beauty out of destruction" that is utterly breathtaking, historically fascinating and rich in a unique and diverse micro-ecosystem of fauna and flora.
With over 100 different plant species, more than 300 types of birds, over 70 butterfly species and a variety of small mammals, the site adds real biodiversity value to the area under conservation.


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A Closer Look at Barrett's Esophagus
What is Barrett's Esophagus?
Barrett's esophagus is a condition in which the tissue lining of the esophagus, the tube connecting the mouth to the stomach, becomes damaged by acid from the stomach. This damage causes tissue that is similar to the lining of the small intestine to replace the normal tissue lining of the esophagus. Barrett's esophagus is a silent condition because there are no signs or symptoms associated with it. However, is commonly found in people who have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Barrett's esophagus is an area of ongoing research because it is a risk factor for a specific type of esophageal cancer called esophageal adenocarcinoma.
What Causes Barrett's Esophagus?
Anytime you eat, food passes from the mouth to the throat and eventually to the stomach via the esophagus. The act of swallowing causes the muscles at both ends of the esophagus (sphincters) to relax, which allows food or drink to reach the stomach. Once the food or drink is in the stomach, the muscles close quickly in order to prevent these materials from leaking back into the esophagus and mouth.
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when the lower muscle of the esophagus opens randomly or does not close properly, and some of the stomach's contents rise into the esophagus and mouth. People with GER may taste food or fluid in the back of the mouth. They may also experience heartburn (acid indigestion), which is marked by a burning sensation in the chest or throat. It is normal for this to happen occasionally; however, if it happens more than twice a week it may be considered to be gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD can be a serious condition because it can often lead to other health problems such as bleeding ulcers and Barrett's esophagus if left untreated. For more information on GERD visit the NetWellness exclusive: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Overview. In certain individuals, GERD causes Barrett's esophagus if the leaked stomach contents damage the lining of the esophagus. Researchers are continuing to investigate the causes of Barrett's esophagus, but at this time GERD is considered to be a strong risk factor.
Who is Likely to be Affected?
Results from different studies vary, but Barrett's esophagus probably only affects about one or two percent of adults in the United States. Most people with the diagnosis are age 50 or older, and men are twice as likely to develop it as women. In addition, Caucasian men are more likely to be affected than men of other races. People who have had GERD for an extended period of time are more likely to have Barrett's esophagus than those who don't have GERD. However, it is possible to develop Barrett's esophagus and not have GERD. Being overweight or obese also increases the risk of Barrett's esophagus.
How is it Diagnosed?
Barrett's esophagus is diagnosed using an upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, which obtains biopsies of the esophagus. During an endoscopy, the patient is sedated and medical staff inserts a flexible tube (endoscope) into the esophagus. The endoscope contains a light and a miniature camera, allowing the doctor to determine if the tissue seems concerning. If suspicious tissue is found, the doctor will use a pincher-like tool to remove several small pieces of it. This process is called a biopsy. The samples are then examined in a laboratory to determine if the person has Barrett's esophagus.
It is currently suggested that adults with more than one risk factor for esophageal adenocarcinoma, such as age greater than 50, GERD symptoms for many years, Caucasian race, hiatal hernia, or obesity should consider undergoing an endoscopy with biopsies to check for the condition. However, recommendations regarding screening for Barrett's esophagus may change periodically due to the most recent research, so it is best to consult with your doctor regarding the most recent recommendations.
Barrett's Esophagus and Cancer
One reason that doctors screen for Barrett's esophagus is that there is a chance, albeit small, for a person with Barrett's esophagus to develop a specific kind of cancer called esophageal adenocarcinoma. Each year, less than one percent of people with Barrett's esophagus develop this cancer. However, Barrett's esophagus may be present long before the cancer develops. Often, the cancer is not detected until its later stages when treatments are not as effective. People with Barrett's esophagus are usually recommended to periodically undergo endoscopies that include biopsies in order to check for the cancer's warning signs. It is important that multiple biopsies are taken in order to test thoroughly for cancerous or precancerous cells. Sometimes these cells can be missed in a single biopsy.
Usually precancerous cells appear in Barrett's esophagus tissue prior to the onset of cancer. When these cells are present it is classified as a condition called dysplasia. This condition serves as a strong warning sign of the possibility for cancer in the future. Detecting and treating precancerous cells may prevent the actual cancer from developing.
Treating Barrett's Esophagus with Dysplasia or Cancer
Generally Barrett's esophagus is not treated with surgery or procedures unless tests show a high chance of cancer development. This means that the dysplasia is severe or high-grade.
Treatment options for Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia or cancer include:
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) – While the patient is sedated, heat energy is applied to the Barrett's esophagus lining using a device that is inserted through the mouth
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) – Uses processes that include suctioning, solution injection and cutting to remove the Barrett's esophagus lining through an endoscope.
- Surgery – Most of the esophagus is removed and the remainder of the esophagus is attached to a portion of the stomach that is pulled up into the chest.
Preventing Barrett's Esophagus
The diagnosis and treatment of GERD may prevent the onset of Barrett's esophagus. There are medications that your doctor may prescribe to treat GERD (see the NetWellness GERD Overview). However, there are also some lifestyle changes that can be made to manage GERD, which could potentially prevent Barrett's esophagus:
- Lose weight if you are overweight
- Wait at least 3 hours before lying down after eating
- Do not eat large meals
- Put 6 inch blocks under the legs at the head of your bed
- Do not wear tight clothes around your belly
- Bend at your knees instead of bending over at the waist
- Do not smoke
It is also important to avoid foods and liquids that relax the stomach muscle or stimulate acid. Caffeine, peppermint, spearmint, alcohol, citrus foods, juices, and foods high in fat are examples.
For more information:
Go to the Digestive Disorders health topic.


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Peter Nygård: Philanthropist
Supporting Breast Cancer Research
NYGARD International is reaffirming a mandate to enhance and advance all aspects of the lives of women. Known the world over for the design and creation of top selling women's fashions, NYGARD is also taking a serious stand for women's health and making Breast Cancer Awareness a prominent focus of the company.
"Breast Cancer awareness is top of mind for NYGARD associates 12 months of the year-- it is absolutely our corporate charity of choice," says Peter Nygard, Founder and Chairman of NYGARD International. While October is traditionally recognized as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, those working with NYGARD's charitable platform, NYGARD for Life, are just as dedicated to this critical cause during the other eleven months of the year. They work with communities and organizations the world over to educate and fight for a single goal: the complete eradication of breast cancer.
NYGARD For Life sponsorships include an annual endowment fund to CancerCare—a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services for anyone affected by cancer. Through this special fund CancerCare is able to bring in world class researchers to work at the NYGARD sponsored Breast Cancer Tumor Bank. Ultimately, all monies raised through NYGARD for Life directly impacts Breast Cancer survivors and furthers the much needed research to find a cure.


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Mild chilli & bean pasta bake
Whip up a healthy chilli and bean pasta meal that's full of fibre and vitamin B
Nutrition and extra info
- Can be frozen
- Easily doubled
- Healthy
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal675
- fat24g
- saturates8g
- carbs73g
- sugars9g
- fibre13g
- protein51g
- salt1.3g
- 1 large onion, chopped
Onions are endlessly versatile and an essential ingredient in countless recipes. Native to Asia…
- 2 sticks celery, thinly sliced
A collection of long, thick, juicy stalks around a central, tender heart, celery ranges in…
- 340g extra-lean minced beef
- 2 tsp mild chilli powder
Part of the capsicum family, chillies come in scores of varieties and colours (from green…
- 410g can chopped tomatoes
A member of the nightshade family (along with aubergines, peppers and chillies), tomatoes are in…
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 400g can kidney bean in water, drained and rinsed
Kidney beanskid-nee beenz
Native to the Americas, kidney beans are so called because of their shape and come in very…
- 300ml beef or chicken stock
- 300g wholewheat penne
For the topping
- ½ x 568g tub 0% fat Greek yogurt
Yogurt is made by adding a number of types of harmless bacteria to milk, causing it to ferment.…
- 2 eggs, beaten
The ultimate convenience food, eggs are powerhouses of nutrition packed with protein and a…
- 50g red leicester cheese, coarsely grated
- 1 small garlic clove, crushed
Heat a splash of oil in a frying pan, add the onion and celery, season with pepper and a little salt, then cook until soft. Remove vegetables and set aside. Brown the mince in the pan, a handful at a time, tossing with a fork as you go. Only add a splash of oil if the mixture begins to stick too much. Once browned, tip into a sieve to remove any excess fat.
Return mince and cooked veg to the frying pan, add the chilli powder, tomatoes, tomato purée, beans and stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 15 mins.
Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Cook the pasta according to pack instructions. Drain, stir into the mince and spoon into a large lasagne dish. Mix the yogurt, eggs, cheese and garlic together and season lightly. Spoon over the top of the pasta and bake for 20-25 mins or until lightly browned.


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Wrecking Yards | Ontario | North Bay | Timmins | Sudbury
Auto Parts Central is a Wrecking Yard in Ontario serving North Bay , Timmins , Sudbury with shipping within Canada.
At a wrecking yard, they take cars apart, test the parts to see what works, and then dispose of any useless material via recycling. The usable parts are cleaned, catalogued, put into the computer system, and are ready to be sold at a discounted price to anyone who needs a car part for their vehicle. The useless auto parts that are no longer working get scrapped, melted down, and may one day become different parts in a newer vehicle.
A wrecking yard is truly a life saver for many automobile owners. Rather than being stuck with a very hefty bill from a body shop, a car owner can sometimes replace a bumper, car door, or engine block at the fraction of the cost with only the knowledge of how to take off a few nuts and bolts. This ability to replace full pieces of your vehicle like a Lego set makes a wrecking yard a fantastic alternative to other methods of fixing dents, scratches, fender benders, and the like.
Most mechanics or staff that work at a wrecking yard know quite a bit about cars and trucks. Our staff ar Auto Parts Central is no exception. Ready to help you any time our staff can provide good advice, point you to the location of a used part, or inform you of which vehicle parts should or should not be replaced on your current vehicle.
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- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste; stir 1 minute. Add chiles and 1/3 of spinach. Cook until spinach wilts, adding remaining spinach in 2 additions and tossing often, about 4 minutes. Mix in rice. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and moisture from spinach is absorbed, adding water by tablespoonfuls if needed for rice, about 10 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook until mixture is dry, about 2 minutes; discard chiles.
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We're planning on getting together with family and friends that feel like family to celebrate this weekend. It's my husbands birthday, and we're having a beer and root beer tasting to celebrate (more on that coming soon) but for the kids I wanted to include some Easter fun. I am planning on using my new favourite scheme of kraft paper and twine for the adult table, and wanted to come up with an Easter version of this neutral scheme for the kid's table.
I used two end tables and children's table to set up our little table for six. I know this usually never happens, but all the tables were the same height! I covered them all with brown kraft paper to start. I used easy plastic white plates, and then made sweet little bundles of napkins and cutlery. I used these mini paper bags and stamped them with "Hoppy Easter".
I wanted to add a bunny detail. I found a simple bunny template at Titantoni. I cut the bunnies out of simple brown cardboard, hot glued on a little cotton batten to create the sweetest bunny tail ever, and tied them on to the little bags with some twine. So sweet.
I decided it would be fun to make a little garland too, so I cut out the printed pattern in white, and alternated them with some more cut out of brown kraft paper.
I decided to keep it simple, and instead of breaking out the sewing machine and worrying about keeping the spacing right, a used a simple needle and thread and stitched them together by hand.
They are so light, I just taped them up for the weekend. I love how they turned out, and they were so simple to make. They'd also look great with a more colourful table cut out of coordinating scrapbook paper. I had some white paper doily bunting so I strung it up as well, to create a layered effect.
One final detail on our simple table we these sweet little Easter nests. I wanted to add a little centrepiece, but worried about the kids knocking over flowers, so I came up with this kid-proof idea.
I shredded some of the brown kraft paper, and a few pages from an old book. I lined some glass bowls with a little plastic wrap to use as the mold for the nests.
I mixed a little warm water with white glue and dipped in my shredder paper, then I just pushed them into the mold and let them dry a couple days. My little girls are already eyeing the chocolate eggs. 😉
I love how my neutral Easter table for the kids turned out, and it was really simple to put together with things I had around the house.
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Sankt Andreasberg is one of the highest ski resorts in the Oberharz region and offers everything skiers and snowboarders could wish for. After a busy day in the mountains, you can relax your weary muscles in the private sauna. This small but nice semi-detached house for two people has an exclusive small terrace where you can soak up the sun and enjoy the fresh air and tranquillity of the nationalpark. The Matthias-Schmidt-Berg and the Sonnenberg are two of the snowiest ski resorts in the Oberharz region, located in the immediate vicinity of the cottage. Here you will find slopes for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. The ambitious skier can try the steep slopes, while families can enjoy the expansive flatter slopes. There are several ski and snowboard schools for beginners who want to tackle their first slopes under supervision. This resort provides ideal skiing conditions, thanks to a modern snow making system and professional slope preparation. The ski resort, Sankt Andreasberg, has several shops where you can rent equipment for skiing, sledding and skating. Sankt Andreasberg also has a well-developed, 44 km long network of trails for cross-country skiing enthusiasts. They include groomed trails of light, medium and high difficulty levels. Some of the circular tracks pass right outside the front door of your holiday home. So you can start skiing right in front of your door step, complete the round trail and stop just steps away from your cosy house, tired but happy! You can then relax in the sauna or near the fireplace. A special attraction of Sankt Andreasberg is the snowtubing run, where you can whiz down a groomed hill on large tyres. It guarantees great fun and thrill for children and adults alike. There is also a toboggan area, where you can enjoy even in the evening, under the floodlights. You can go on one of the many winter walks which are offered in the resort and explore the romantic valleys and the idyllic heights, with or without snowshoes. In the evening, you can make yourself comfortable in front of the bio-ethanol fireplace and enjoy the panoramic views of the beautiful mountain landscape of the Oberharz region. What better way to conclude an eventful day in the snow, than to sit by the fire and recollect the day's events? Even in summer, there are countless opportunities for sports and relaxation, such as an adventurous ride on the long summer toboggan run. You will find many mountain bike trails in the area for beginners as well as the more experienced bikers, including the longest stretch of continuous biking trail in Europe. You can also go whitewater rafting or kayaking, not far from St. Andreasberg. If you prefer more peaceful activities, you can go hiking on one of the many hiking trails and explore the beautiful Oberharz region. Some of the trails go right past the holiday home, directly in front of your doorstep. Many events are conducted here throughout the year, such as the traditional cattle drive in June, the wild Walpurgis Night on April 30 and the famous Deer Calling World Championships in September. The flexible daily rate system is suitable for all types of budgets and holiday plans, such as a spontaneous short trip into nature, a weekend in the mountains or the long, relaxing summer holidays. Each semi-detached house has a parking lot, which is located above the complex. A footpath leads to the house. There is also a shared storage room, ideal for storing sports equipment, which can be used by the occupants of both houses. Cot / high chair are provided free of charge on request. The cot can be placed in the living area. Other houses in this holiday village: DAN901 - DAN954. Some of the photos can be samples of identical houses. The actual colour of the furnishings and the house may vary. Daily arrival and departure is possible all year round! Calculation of daily rates - Abbreviations: O = Overnight, WP = Week Price. - 2 O - Arrival on Saturday: 40% of WP; Arrival on Sunday-Thursday: 30% of WP; Arrival on Friday: 45% of the WP. - 3 O - Arrival Saturday: 47% of WP; Arrival on Sunday- Wednesday: 45% of WP; Arrival on Thursday / Friday: 55% of WP. - 4 O - Arrival Saturday-Wednesday: 60% of WP; Arrival on Thursday / Friday: 65% of WP. - 5 O - Arrival Saturday-Friday: 75% of the WP
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In this new teaching, Caroline argues that we are most godlike, most powerful, and most apt to increase our own power when we act invisibly, anonymously, without credit or expectation of reward--this is a universal spiritual principle taught by Jesus ("Give and there will be gifts for you"; "Do not parade your uprightness in public"; "When you pray, do not imitate the hypocrites ... go to your private room, shut yourself in ... and pray in secret ... your Father who sees all that is done in secret will reward you openly.") Buddha ("Fashion your life as a garland of beautiful deeds." "However many holy words you read, However many you speak, What good will they do you If you do not act on upon them?" "Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity. ", and other figures: true power, charity, and goodness come from acts that are not calculated. For this new inspirational and spiritual teaching, Myss has collected more than 1,200 stories from her own experiences and her students' and fans' experiences over the years and has culled from them, permissions already secured, to reprint in this book.
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2009 customs detentions of goods suspected of infringing Intellectual Property Right (IPR) - guide22 July 2010
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In 2009, EU Customs took action in 43,500 cases involving several million products suspected of being counterfeited or pirated at the external borders of the EU. This is according to the European Commission's annual report on EU Customs Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), which was published today. Cigarettes, clothing and brand labels were among the main articles stopped by customs on suspicion of IPR infringements. However, products for daily use and posing a potential danger to citizens' health, such as shampoos, toothpaste, toys, medicines or household appliances, also accounted for a significant part. Today's report gives statistics on the type, origin and transport method of IPR infringing products stopped at the external borders.
How is this report compiled?
This report contains statistics on action by customs within the EU relating to the fight against infringements of intellectual property rights. They are established by the European Commission, based on the data transmitted by the EU Member States, in accordance with the EU's relevant customs legislation.
How do detentions of suspected IPR infringing goods in 2009 compare with previous years?
There has been a decrease both in the number of customs interventions involving goods suspected of infringing an IPR and in the number of goods detained, compared to last year. In 2009, over 43,500 cases of such goods were stopped by customs, totalling 118 million articles compared to 49.000 cases and 178 million articles in 2008. The relative decrease in the number of cases in 2009 is mostly due to the global economic downturn. The product categories for CD/DVD (-92%), electrical equipment (-44%) and shoes (-29%) show the most significant decrease in quantities of articles.
However, the number of interventions has increased steadily since 2001, growing from over 5,000 cases in 2000 to more than 43,500 cases in 2009. This can be explained by a closer cooperation between customs and the private sector and more efficient procedures at customs.
Why is it important that Customs enforce effective IPR at EU and international level?
In the EU alone, around 183 million customs declarations were completed in 2007. More than 1,5 million tonnes of sea cargo and 11 million tonnes of air cargo are checked each year. In this context, it is important to ensure that the 27 customs administrations of the EU enforce effective IPR when these goods travel at their borders.
The protection of IPR is key to the promotion of research, innovation and job creation in the EU and worldwide. It is also of the utmost importance that the EU strengthens the ability of customs to fight against goods that could be dangerous for consumers, especially for daily-use products such as toothpastes, body care articles, foodstuffs etc….
What is the reason of the decrease of detentions of suspected IPR infringing goods in 2009?
The main reason for such a decrease is the economic downturn. When looking at the detailed figures, you will notice the increase in 2008 was mainly due to some record detentions of CD/DVDs. These mass detentions explain the steep differences from one year to the other. The number of customs interventions in 2009 is therefore comparable to the year 2007.
Which types of articles are detained the most by customs?
Clothing is the category of products for which most interventions take place (27%).
In terms of number of articles detained, tobacco products come first (35 million pieces) followed by a label, tags and stickers (15 million).
What types of medicines have been detained?
The most popular counterfeited medicines are life-style medicines (such as diet pills or Viagra). However, other serious medicines such as pain killers, antidepressants, anti-allergics, anti anxieties, treatment of HIV or medicines to control hypertension are also found as counterfeit medicines.
Where did the suspected IPR infringing goods come from?
China is the main source country for IPR infringing articles with 64% of the total amount. This represents an increase compared to 2008 (54%). However, in certain product categories, other countries were the main source of provenance, notably Turkey for foodstuff and beverages, the United Arab Emirates for medicines and Egypt for toys and games.
Which means of transport are most used to import suspected IPR infringing goods into the EU?
With regard to transport, last year's general trends were maintained; in particular the number of cases in postal transport (34%) continued to grow strongly. Air transport remains first with 38% of the cases. Road transport is third with 13% of the cases.
With regard to the articles detained, the overwhelming majority is transported by sea (75%) and air (16%). There were minimal amounts of detention made in connection with rail transportation, both in terms of cases and quantities.
Is the detention of IPR infringing products only a matter for customs authorities?
Customs administrations in the EU are at the forefront of enforcement activities at the external frontier of the EU. Customs can suspend and detain shipments that are suspected of infringing intellectual property rights. At the border, customs authorities focus on the control at import and export of physical goods. They also play a key role in stopping the international movement of IPR infringing goods; the majority of all detentions made globally are done by Customs, acting as the first line of defence when protecting EU's borders from counterfeit, pirated or other IPR infringing goods.
Customs are also the only enforcement body assigned with a specific mission under the World Trade Organisation's Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement.
However, co-operation with other actors such as businesses or other law enforcement authorities also needs to be enhanced to ensure that the problem of IPR infringements is kept under control.
In most Member States, law enforcement authorities other than Customs are also assigned to control and seize IPR infringing goods within their territories, for example at open markets or where production of such goods is discovered on their territory.
How effective is the cooperation with the industry?
As the quality of IPR infringing goods has substantially improved and more and more highly technical goods are involved, customs have found it more and more difficult to detect infringing products. Input from industry becomes therefore indispensable.
The assessment of suspicious goods made by customs authorities relies heavily on the information given by the industry(such as the type of IPR infringing goods, information on production and means of transport, physical characteristics of original goods etc…). The European Commission, in collaboration with Member States has established a manual for right holders for lodging and processing applications for action (see Commission's DG TAXUD's website). When right holders suspect that their product is infringed, they may lodge an application, requesting customs to take action. The number of applications for action made in the Member States grew from nearly 1,000 in 1999 to almost 15,000 in 2009.
How many applications were made by the industry in 2009 compared to previous years?
The growing involvement of industry is measured through the increasing number of applications for action made in the Member States. In 2009, right holders lodged 14,797 applications for action to Customs administrations. This corresponds to 90 % of all related customs interventions.
What happens to goods once they are detained by customs?
More than 70% of all detained cases were destroyed or subject to a court case to determine the infringement. 10% were released because they did not infringe original goods or no action was undertaken by right holders after the seizure.
What is done to ensure customs cooperation with third countries?
In addition to EU controls at import, it is necessary to act at the source of the problem by stopping the export of counterfeit goods and, where possible, by shutting down the production. This requires international cooperation.
For instance, an agreement was reached with China to develop a customs action plan on IPR enforcement, which was signed on 30 January 2009. The plan concentrates on 4 key areas, namely the exchange of statistical information, the creation of a network of customs experts in key-ports, the enhancement of cooperation with other enforcement administrations and development of partnerships with business communities. Its implementation started in April 2009.
In which Member States did Customs seize the most infringing goods?
The top 10 Member states account for 85% of the overall amount of cases and 92% of the overall amount of articles. Six Member States appear in the top 10 of both cases and articles, namely Germany, Italy, France, The Netherlands, The United Kingdom and Spain.
What is done to improve the current regulation on IPR enforcement in the EU?
The current legislation on IPR enforcement dates back 2003. The Commission is currently working towards a proposal to improve the current legislation which should provide a further strengthening of the provisions concerning customs enforcement of IPR, whilst at the same time ensuring appropriate legal clarity of the provisions themselves. For that purpose, it carried out a review of the existing legislation with Member States and launched a public consultation which ended on 7 June 2010. This consultation raised amongst other the issue of small infringing consignments which have significantly increased in the field of postal and air transport. The Commission intends to make a legislative proposal by the end of the year to clarify and simplify procedures.
Will counterfeit goods be raised in the Customs international conference that will take place in Shanghai next September?
Commissioner Algirdas Šemeta will discuss several issues in Shanghai next September. Amongst the topics to be raised are the international cooperation between customs authorities, the protection of intellectual property rights and the need to improve the implementation of the EU-China Action plan as well as cooperation in the field of cigarette smuggling.
Annual Commission report on EU Customs Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
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Disney-Pixar's "Toy Story 3" and Walt Disney Pictures'/Jerry Bruckheimer Films' "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" are headed to ShoWest 2010 which will be held March 15 - 18, 2010, in Las Vegas. "Toy Story 3" will be screened for ShoWest attendees on Tuesday, March 16, while "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" will be screened on Thursday, March 18.
"We are thrilled that Disney has decided to bring two outstanding films to ShoWest 2010," said Robert Sunshine, managing director of the event. "The opportunity to showcase the story of 'Prince of Persia' and the beloved characters of 'Toy Story 3' in front of the important professionals of the motion picture industry and owners of theatres demonstrates the significance of this audience to forthcoming blockbusters; and we expect that Disney will only exceed our expectations as they have in years past."
Hitting U.S. theaters on June 18, 2010, Disney•Pixar'sToy Story 3, is a comical new adventure in Disney Digital 3D. Buzz, Woody and the rest of the toys are troubled by their uncertain future as Andy prepares to leave for college.
Set in the mystical lands of Persia, "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" is an epic action-adventure by Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films. In U.S. theaters May 28, 2010, the film features Jake Gyllenhaal as a rogue prince who, along with a mysterious princess, Gemma Arterton, races against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time—a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.
ShoWest is the largest annual convention for the motion picture industry. It is the only international gathering devoted exclusively to the movie business and the single largest international gathering of motion picture professionals and theatre owners in the world.
The 2010 edition of ShoWest will be held March 15-18, 2010 at Bally's and Paris Las Vegas and is expected to draw more than 5,000 members of the motion picture industry. Each year, ShoWest attracts delegates from more than 50 countries in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. ShoWest is produced by the Film Group of e5 Global Media. The Film Group also includes ShowEast, CineAsia, Cinema Expo International and Film Journal International. e5 Global Media also produces the Film Group's sister publication, The Hollywood Reporter.
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It's been kind of cool to see the browser vendors really move forward to implement support for various bits of HTML5 and CSS3 without a defined spec. That can be problematic because the spec is still changing, causing code to break in new versions of browsers, but in general it means that web developers can live on the cutting edge for most browser. Currently, the WebSocket API (and this example) should work in the latest version of Chrome and the Firefox 4 beta.
Differences in WebSockets with Flash and HTML5
Overall the WebSocket API is pretty easy to use. I took my existing PHP socket server code that works in Flash and tried to use it for the HTML5 version but all I was getting was the "close" event. The problem was that I wasn't thinking about the handshake. Flash uses a policy file to determine whether or not it can connect, but the WebSocket API uses a handshake. I was able to grab some example code, change my PHP server to add the handshake then everything basically worked. The only other small change I had to make was to add a character (chr 0 and chr 255) to either end of the message I was sending through the socket_write method. I'm still not entirely sure why this is, but my onmessage event wouldn't fire until I added those.
Charting with Canvas
I'm very excited about the Canvas API in HTML5. If you're a Flash developer who has been working with the Flash drawing API, you're going to be able to do some very cool stuff. The APIs are fairly similar with some syntax changes that you have to be aware of. The biggest pain I found was that once something is on the canvas, it's on the canvas. You can't reference specific drawn elements like you can in ActionScript. That makes doing things like the hover effect on specific charting points basically impossible.
Partly because of that, and because I'm still getting used to JavaScript I went with a very scaled down version of the chart. All this chart does is draw some grid lines and then plots the points as it gets them from the socket server. When you get to the end, the points are drawn off the page. I also couldn't really figure out how to add to a path in a function call so I just went with the points instead of making it an actual line graph. I'm fairly sure that most of these are due to my JavaScript incompetence and not a limitation of Canvas.
It was both a lot of fun and very painful to go back to JavaScript. It's an incredibly powerful language but if you come from Flash, you'll find yourself banging your head against the wall because of subtle differences. The one thing that keeps tripping me up is figuring out how the DOM works compared to Flash. Another sticking point is the tooling. We have very good tooling on the Flash side compared to JavaScript. Chrome's developer tools and Firebug both help a lot, but there's no tool out there that provides code completion for the Canvas drawing API. When you don't know the API that well, it means a lot of Googling, and a lot of the examples are pretty basic. I think a tool basic code completion for Canvas would make it a lot easier to start creating complex content in.
It's definitely rough to go from Flash to JavaScript but hopefully I'll be playing around with the new stuff in HTML5 more especially as Dreamweaver gets more support baked in.


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by Sue Ann Rybak
"Thieves like to window shop, too!"
So said a bright orange flyer on the table at the 14th Police District PSA4 (Patrol Sector Area 4) meeting held Wednesday night at the Chestnut Hill Library, 8711 Germantown Ave. Approximately 35 residents came out to address concerns about recent burglaries and auto thefts in the neighborhood.
"Don't leave items in your car," said Officer Synell Hall, the crime prevention officer for our area. "The only thing standing between the thief and your belongings is glass. If you have to leave something valuable in your car hide it."
So far this year, police said there have been 44 thefts from autos in PSA4, Laptops were among the number one items stolen from automobiles. Other items stolen from automobiles included wallets, pocketbooks, iPhones and GPS systems. Police estimate the loss of property to be equal to $18,727.
Officer Hall gave a Power Point presentation on how not to become a victim of property crime. "Be Pro-Active," Officer Hall said. "Harden your target."
Since the beginning of 2011, 31 homes were broken into in Chestnut Hill, said Hall. Police estimated the property loss from the reported burglaries to be about $13,030.
In most cases burglars enter your home through open windows, front, back or garage doors, Hall said. She suggested residents be proactive and take steps to secure their residence:
-Update your personal information with your home security alarm company
-Get involved in town watch
-Always lock your car- even when it is in your garage
-Do not leave tools outside your house-the burglar may use them to break into your home
-Don't leave windows open
-Make sure your address number is visible and marked in both the front and rear of the house. In case of an emergency, police and medical personnel can quickly identify your property
-Eliminate sources of cover by keeping the bushes trimmed and maintaining well-lighted walkways
-Use deadbolts with 3-point locking to provide maximum protection.
Officer Hall discussed lock bumping or key bumping, which is a lock picking technique used to unlock standard pin tumbler cylinders with a bump key. About 1 in 50 keys are identical, Hall said. They can be copied at any hardware store. Hall suggested residents buy high quality bump resistant locks such as those made by Medeco.
"Crime prevention is everybody's business," Hall said.
Community involvement is key
One way to stay informed is to join such websites as spotcrime.com or everyblock.com. Everyblock.com provides daily e-mail about recent crimes in your zip code.
Residents need to be vigilant about what is going on in their neighborhood and become involved in their community, said PSA4's Lt. Michael Kopecki.
"You live in your neighborhood you know what is out of the ordinary," said Lt. Michael Kopecki. "If something looks suspicious, call 911. Give us the opportunity to assess the situation," Lt. Kopecki said.
"If you do become a victim of crime stay in touch with the district attorney and be involved in that court case. Too many times criminals don't go to jail because witnesses don't show up in court," 14th District Captain Joel Dales said.
An attendee voiced her frustration over the lack of community involvement in helping to prevent the recent burglaries. Some residents also voiced their concerns about nuisance behavior such as flash mobs, loitering and disruptive behavior.
Candidates weigh in
Robin Tasco, a candidate for city council for the 8th district attended the meeting.
"I thought the lieutenant was right on point. The police can't do all the work. The community has to be involved in helping to prevent crime. It's our community," Robin Tasco said.
Another democratic candidate for City Council Greg Paulmier also attended the meeting.
"It was a very productive meeting. The issues being discussed are not just police issues but city issues," Paulmier said. People need to hold their elected officials accountable and get them involved in these issues, Paulmier said.
Ernest Luqman, a Chestnut Hill resident said people must become active citizens in their community.
"What is going on in the community is an overflow of what is happening in our homes. In order to improve our community, we must improve our individual character," he said.
The next PSA4 meeting will be held on April 26 at 7 p.m. at Oxford Presbyterian Church, 8501 Stenton Avenue.


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Tonight I was working on my travel album of 2011. I came across this picture of the sundial statue at Soap Lake. It was so beautiful and I wanted to give it a special look.
I hope that worked out. Thanks Jana, for teaching us all these great techniques. I enjoy it so much.
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Damask Transfers No. 02
Letter Box Overlays No. 02
Edge Overlays No. 03
Letter Box Simplicity Paper Pack No. 01
Gingerbread Runaway Kit
Edwardian Script ITC
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PixelJunk Shooter Six-minute Video Walkthrough
SCEA Santa Monica's Matt Morton took the time to record six minutes of footage from the upcoming PixelJunk Shooter during last weekend's Comic-Con. Morton explains the basics of Shooter, and notes recent changes featured in the Comic-Con build as he plays around in the colorful PSN game.
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David Brent, the insufferable, self-deluded middle management drone from the original UK version of "The Office," never met a spotlight he didn't try to clumsily grab. So it shouldn't come as a surprise that Ricky Gervais' most enduring wince-inducing creation is creeping back just as the American edition of the show wraps the final episode of its storied nine-season stint on NBC.
Gervais stars as Brent in a pair of videos made for Britain's annual Comic Relief charity fundraiser, offering a hilarious reminder of how "The Office" started as the longest-running version gets ready to close for business. The clips also underscore the differences in branches of a classic comedy franchise that gave us two forever linked, but annoying-in-his-own-way characters in David Brent and Michael Scott.
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Gervais' Brent is a wannabe comedian who proved grating, manipulative, clueless and pathetic, though in the end it was near impossible to hate him. Steve Carell's Scott is a wannabe comedian who proved grating, manipulative, clueless and pathetic, though in the end it was near impossible not to like him.
That's a result not just of distinctive comedy styles, but of the differing demands in producing one show that yielded the equivalent of 14 episodes and another that will end in May with its 200th installment. Far more so than Michael Scott, David Brent was both hard to watch – and not to watch – as he verbally dug himself into pits of cringe.
We can say the same for the new videos in which Brent, still clad in a cheap polyester suit, fashions himself as a music promoter whose office is a pub where, unlike "Cheers," nobody knows his name – or will admit to it. He's putting together a video for a young hip hop artist named Dom Johnson, but winds up bulling his way into the production with his own reggae number, a characteristically misguided plea for racial harmony called, "Equality Street." The song and accompanying video are equal-opportunity offenders (as Brent puts it: "It's mega racial but anti-racist").
Brent seems thrilled to be followed around again by the unseen documentary crew, nearly a decade after his last day at "The Office" and two years after Gervais' cameos as Brent in Carell's final season. We're thrilled, too: Even if "The Office" is soon leaving TV for good, it's oddly comforting to know David Brent can still make us squirm as we laugh. Check out the videos below:
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If you are planning for a tour to Munnar, most probably you might have already figured out that Munnar doesn't have a Airport or Railway station. So the only means of public transportation to Munnar is bus services operated by the state governments as well as private operators. Since the recent years has seen a steady flow of tourists to Munnar from the southern cities, there are bus services connecting the southern cities to Munnar now. In fact, there are daily direct bus services from Bangalore to Munnar.
If your plan is to go to Ernakulam and from there go to Munnar, you could either book a taxi from Ernakulam to Munnar or if you are the kind of person who enjoy going off the beaten paths, you could catch a local bus to Munnar.
First, I will try to list the advantages and disadvantages traveling by bus from Ernakulam to Munnar.
OK, good stuff first. The advantages.
- Cost. The cost per person for the Ernakulam/Kochi to Munnar bus ticket can be as low as INR 95, or maximum INR 130. (Taxi cabs will charge you upwards of INR 1800)
- Travel like a local. Buses are the main mode of transportation in Kerala hence if you like to travel like the locals, bus is the way to go.
- Your environmental impact is minimized. (less CO2 footprint per person for bus)
- Buses will enter each and every town bus stations en route thus you get to see more places and local people.
Now the disadvantages.
- You can't pre-book seats on the local buses. Often the buses are crowded and you get a seat only if you reach much earlier than the departure time.
- The local bus schedules are not available online. You will have to reach the bus station and enquire about the buses to Munnar.
- You get to see the scenery on the way to Munnar, but you cannot ask them to stop at something you find interesting, nor do they stop anywhere for sight-seeing.
- Usually the taxi cabs drop you at your hotel at Munnar within 3 hours, but the bus will take 5 hours or even more than that.
So where is the bus station in Ernakulam?
First I will talk about the KSRTC bus station, which is the state run transport corporation. The KSRTC bus station in Ernakulam is near to the South Railway Station.
If you are coming to Ernakulam from any other place by state run buses of Kerala, Tamil Nadu or Karnataka chances are that they will drop you at the KSRTC bus station. If you are coming to Ernakulam by train and your train has stop at 'Ernakulam South Railway Station' (Ernakulam Junction, as the railways call it) then the KSRTC station is within a kilometer. Prepaid auto rickshaws available in the south railway station. From anywhere in Ernakulam you could catch a 'autorikshaw' and ask him to take you to KSRTC station.
How is the frequency of buses from Ernaklulam KSRTC station to Munnar?
From the KSRTC bus station the frequency of buses to Munnar is low. Once you reach the KSRTC station you can approach the inquiry counter there and check with the officer about the next schedule to Munnar. Usually there are buses every 1 hour in the morning. When I was writing this article, the bus timings from Ernakulam KSRTC station to Munnar was as given below.
5:10 AM, 6 AM, 6:15 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:15 AM, 9:45 AM, 12 Noon, 12:45 PM, 1:45 PM, 3 PM, 4:50 PM, 5:45 PM
Note: Don't take this as a confirmed timing from KSRTC. Always check with KSRTC inquiry or contact the inquiry office at the bus station.
KSRTC Ernakulam inquiry/contact numbers 0484 2372033 and 0484 2360531
What if there are no buses to Munnar in another 2 hours or so?
Ok, in that case you could ask for buses towards a place by name "Adimali". Any bus to Munnar will be going via this place and if there is no bus to Munnar you could ask about the next bus to "Adimali". From Adimali to Munnar is 30 kilometers and from Adimali there are buses to Munnar every 30 minutes.
Well, there is no bus to Adimali either. Now what?
If there are no buses to Munnar or Adimali in the next 2 hours, you could try for private buses. There are lots of private buses operating in the Ernakulam Munnar route and the ticket rate is also same as KSRTC. (The private bus charges are also regulated by the state government). However, you will have to go to "Vyttila Mobility Hub" which is the bus station for the private buses. The Vyttila mobility hub is approximately 5 kilometers from the KSRTC bus station. You could catch an autorikshaw to go to the mobility hub.
The same rule applies there as well. If there is no bus to Munnar right now, you could ask for buses to Adimali. From "Adimali" there are buses to Munnar every 30 minutes..
Ok, anything more?
Near to Ernakulam there is a place by name Aluva and there are lots of buses plying between Aluva and Munnar. In fact, whether you catch a bus from Ernakulam or Aluva, the major portion of your journey will be in the Aluva Munnar Road (AM Road). If you are coming by train from Bangalore or Chennai, you could get down at Aluva (AWY) and catch a bus to Munnar. There are two bus stations in Aluva. One is the state run KSRTC bus station which is just 100 meters from the Railway station and the next one is the Aluva municipal bus station where you will see the private buses to Munnar. From the KSRTC bus station the frequency of Munnar buses will be very low. But from the private bus station there will be Munnar bound buses every 30 minutes or so in the morning.


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Nomura Group, a Japanese financial services company, is now the proud owner of London's first carbon neutral building. Located on the north bank of the Thames at One Angel Lane, Nomura's UK headquarters is an incredibly energy-efficient building topped with green roofs and photovoltaic panels. London-based Fletcher Priest Architects designed the office building while carefully considering energy use, materials, waste, biodiversity, water use, the community, and resource conservation during both demolition and construction.
Nomura's office is built on the site of a former project that makes use of 30% of the existing infrastructure as a way to reduce impact, resources and costs.
The project also increased public space along the river by 30% and includes a new accessible bridge link over Upper Thames Street; an enhanced Riverside Walk; and the largest riverside square in the City of London.
The office itself is a five-story timber building reminiscent of historic wharf structures that features an responsive timber louvered shading structure on the inside to help keep the interior cool.
The 800,140 sq ft building features multiple green roofs - one on the main roof with sedum and covered with photovoltaic panels, while the other two are landscaped grassed terraces.
Besides solar passive design and a high performance facade, One Angel Lane uses half the energy consumption of an equivalent benchmark building, and supplies the rest themselves.
The company has implemented a number of sustainability strategies including waste recycling systems, cycle to work schemes, carbon working groups, and environmental representatives.
A group of volunteers has planted a kitchen garden, which harvests vegetables, fruits, and herbs to be used in the dining area.
In addition, the firm has partnered with The Golden Bee Company to host two bee hives on the roof.
Fletcher Priest Architects and Nomura have won a number of awards for their project since its completion in 2009 including the LDSA (London District Surveyors Association) Building Excellence Award 2010 for the Best Sustainability Project and the Local Authority Building Control National Building Excellence Awards - Best Sustainable Project.
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Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Insurance Q&A: "How much is a pet worth?"
The reality is that pet owners usually can't recover much more than their out of pocket expenses when an animal is killed due to someone's negligence. And sometimes they won't even cover medical expenses for the injured animal.
Here's why: under current law, pets are valued as property and valued at what they'd cost to replace. (That's the same way insurers decide the worth of, for example, a totaled car.) You may be able to negotiate a slightly higher payment -- our consumer advocacy staff once helped get more money for a slain goat -- but the sentimental value of a longtime pet is often much, much higher.
In recent years, there have been a growing number of cases in which plaintiffs are arguing that a beloved pet is more than just property, and that insurance payouts should recognize that.
The Wall Street Journal last week reported on a Texas case in which a shelter mistakenly put a dog to death. The owners sued, claiming emotional damage from the loss of their 7-year-old dog, whom they felt was part of their family. An appellate court ruled in the couple's favor in 2011, saying that the special value of "man's best friend" should be recognized.
The case is now in the hands of the Texas Supreme Court.
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An innovative shape from Jax & Bones, our Memory Foam Cuddler Bed provides the functionality and comfort of our lounge bed with the support of our memory foam bed. Bolstered sides are overstuffed with our eco-friendly Sustainafill and all sides unzip to remove cover for easy washing. Middle pillow is memory foam wrapped in a waterproof liner and inside a zippered pillowcase. Constructed using top of the line upholstery grade fabric that feels as soft and silky as an Afghan Hound! This bed is the perfect hybrid for older dogs as it has a low profile cutout in front to allow for easy access to the bed and bolsters offer the most comfortable place to lay their head.
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- 24 x 18"
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