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The Panasonic SDR-S50 is like having a small telescope that's able to capture standard-definition video. With its 70x lens you'll have no problem getting closer to your subject, and its optical image stabilization is very good even if you're moving. (You'll still want to use a tripod or other support whenever possible; the O.I.S system is good, but not that good.) You get full manual controls, too, but you have to supply your own storage--SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are accepted.
The S50's video quality is merely OK, but it's typical of what you can expect from any current standard-def consumer camcorder. Low-light movies are particularly poor, though, due to heavy noise. Also, those needing jacks for an external mic or headphones won't find them.
This camcorder is simply an inexpensive, easy-to-use option for capturing average standard-definition video with a megazoom lens. Don't expect the fine-quality SD video found before HD camcorders took over the market. At this point, you're money is going for the lens and the storage, not the video results.
If you're interested in this model but wish it had fixed storage, check out the SDR-H85 with its 80GB hard drive or the SDR-T50, which has 4GB of internal flash memory.
|Key specs
|Panasonic SDR-S50
|Price (MSRP)
|Dimensions (HWD)
|2.5 x 2.2 x 4.2
|Weight (with battery and media)
|8.3 ounces
|Storage capacity, type
|None; SD, SDHC, SDXC cards
|Resolution, sensor size, type
|800K pixels (total), 1/8-inch CCD
|LCD size, resolution
|2.7-inch LCD, 123K dots
|Lens (zoom, aperture, focal length)
|70x, f1.9-5.7, 33-2,571mm (35mm equivalent)
|Minimum illumination
|5 lux
|File format (video, audio)
|MPEG-2 (.MOD), AVC/H.264 (.MP4), Dolby Digital stereo
|Resolution (video/photo)
|704x480 / 640x480
|Recording time at highest quality
|50 minutes per 4GB
|Image stabilization type
|Optical and electronic
|Battery type, rated continuous life
|Lithium ion rechargeable, 1 hour 20 minutes
There's nothing out of the ordinary about the design of the S50 other than it being very small for having such a long zoom lens. The top and left sides are a mix of shiny black and chrome plastic, while the right side is matte black plastic. The S50 is available in gold-and-blue versions, too. The handstrap is attached low on the body, but with the camcorder being so small and lightweight it doesn't flop over to the left if you release your grip. The body is compact enough to slip in a large coat pocket or handbag, and a slider to the left of the lens controls the lens cover for easy protection.
Controls are pretty typical of this type of camcorder--at least of those without a touch screen--and everything is well positioned. Slip your right hand into the strap and your fingers will be in reach of the zoom rocker and shutter release on top, buttons for going between Intelligent Auto (iA) and Manual shooting modes and activating the optical image stabilization, and a slider on back for going from record to playback and back again. The movie record button is positioned under your thumb to the right of the battery pack, which juts from the back of the camcorder. There is no need to change to a photo mode to take a still picture--just press the shutter release.
Flip open the LCD, and to the left of the screen you'll find a button for activating the tracking autofocus, a five-way joystick for navigation and making manual shooting adjustments, and a Menu button. Pressing in on the joystick brings up mode-specific shooting options like accessing focus, white balance, shutter speed, and aperture in Manual mode.
Inside the LCD cavity is where you'll find the SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot for video or photo storage, Mini-USB port, and an AV output. This is also where you'll find the power button, a delete button, and the Long Record button. That last one approximately doubles the amount of recording time you have at Standard quality (SP), but the video can only be played back on the camcorder.


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Christian Bale Denies Assault Allegations
The Dark Knight star's lawyers release a statement following his arrest in London
Christian Bale's attorneys released a statement Tuesday denying assault allegations that led to the actor's arrest in London.
"Christian Bale attended a London police station today, on a voluntary basis, in order to assist with an allegation that had been made against him to the police by his mother and sister," the star's lawyers said in the statement. "Mr. Bale who denies the allegation, co-operated throughout, gave his account in full of the events in question, and has left the station without any charge being made against him by the police. At this time, there will be no further comment by Mr. Bale."
Bale, 34, was arrested in the Belgravia precinct station on Tuesday for a Sunday incident in which he allegedly lashed out at his mother, Jenny, 61, and sister Sharon, 40, at London's Dorchester Hotel. He was staying at the hotel before Monday's U.K. premiere of The Dark Knight.
"There was an incident but the police are dealing with it," Sharon told the Telegraph newspaper in the U.K. "It is an extremely sensitive situation. There is nothing more I can say."
According to Britain's The Sun newspaper, the women reported the incident in Hampshire on Monday, and the case was turned over to London officers.
Bale was released later Tuesday with a 10-man police escort, in a blacked-out silver Mercedes people carrier. Bale is to return to police in September, pending further inquiry, a police spokesperson tells PEOPLE.
It is a policy in England to arrest a suspect before questioning him in connection to a possible crime. Bale has not been formally charged.

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Nucleoside reverse transcriptase
inhibitors (NRTIs) are medicines that slow the ability of the
hepatitis B virus (HBV) to multiply in the body. They
are taken as pills once a day for at least a year, and usually much longer.
Entecavir is also available as a liquid that you swallow.
Adefovir, entecavir, telbivudine, and tenofovir are approved by the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) for use in adults. Lamivudine is approved for use by
adults and by children ages 2 to 17.
NRTIs are used to treat long-term
(chronic) HBV infection in adults and children who are at risk for liver
disease. The American Association for the Study of Liver Disease has made
recommendations on who should receive treatment for
chronic hepatitis B based on the presence of hepatitis B
antigens in your blood, the level of
hepatitis B virus DNA (HBV DNA) in your blood, and the
levels of the liver
enzyme alanine aminotransferase (ALT).1
Treatment for HBV infection is
considered successful if blood tests show that the virus is no longer
multiplying in the body, if liver enzyme levels return to normal, and if liver
damage (such as
inflammation and scarring) improves. NRTIs work in
most of the people who take them, but
relapse (the virus starts to multiply again) is common
after a medicine is stopped, so you may have to take the medicine for a long
time.1, 2
Some studies of
entecavir show that it works better than lamivudine or
adefovir.3, 4, 5
Adefovir is effective against HBV infections that have
become resistant to lamivudine.1 A study showed that treatment with
adefovir worked better for some people with chronic hepatitis B if the medicine
was taken for 144 weeks than if it was taken for only 48 weeks.6
Tenofovir is effective at reducing the amount of hepatitis B virus in the body.7
hepatitis B virus may develop
resistance to some of the NRTIs:1
All medicines have side effects. But many people don't feel the side effects, or they are able to deal with them. Ask your pharmacist about the side effects of each medicine you take. Side effects are also listed in the information that comes with your medicine.
Here are some important things to think about:
Call 911 or other emergency services right away if you have:
Call your doctor if you:
Common side effects of these medicines include:
Adefovir and tenofovir may harm your kidneys if you are at risk for or
have a kidney problem.
See Drug Reference for a full list of side effects. (Drug
Reference is not available in all systems.)
It is important to talk to your doctor about
all the medicines and herbal remedies you are taking. These may affect how well
your medicine for chronic hepatitis B works.
After treatment with
any type of NRTI is stopped, your infection may come back (relapse), and you
may need to start taking the same or a different medicine
There have been some studies combining lamivudine
with peginterferon. The studies have had different results about how well
combining these medicines works compared to using only one medicine.9, 10
Adefovir may affect how well medicines for
HIV work.
Medicine is one of the many tools your doctor has to treat a health problem. Taking medicine as your doctor suggests will improve your health and may prevent future problems. If you don't take your medicines properly, you may be putting your health (and perhaps your life) at risk.
There are many reasons why people have trouble taking their medicine. But in most cases, there is something you can do. For suggestions on how to work around common problems, see the topic Taking Medicines as Prescribed.
If you are pregnant, breast-feeding, or planning to get pregnant, do not use any medicines unless your doctor tells you to. Some medicines can harm your baby. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, herbs, and supplements. And make sure that all your doctors know that you are pregnant, breast-feeding, or planning to get pregnant.
Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It's also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take.
Complete the new medication information form (PDF)(What is a PDF document?) to help you understand this medication.
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the treatment of hepatitis B e antigen-negative chronic hepatitis B.
New England Journal of Medicine, 348(9):
800–807.Chang T-T, et al. (2006). A comparison of
entecavir and lamivudine for HBeAg-positive chronic hepatitis B.
New England Journal of Medicine, 354(10):
1001–1010.Lai C-L, et al. (2006). Entecavir versus
lamivudine for patients with HBeAg-negative chronic hepatitis B.
New England Journal of Medicine, 354(10):
1011–1020.Leung N, et al. (2009). Early hepatitis B
virus DNA reduction in hepatitis B e antigen-positive patients with chronic
hepatitis B: A randomized international study of entecavir versus adefovir.
Hepatology, 49(1): 72–79.Hadziyannis, SJ, et al. (2005). Long-term therapy with
adefovir dipivoxil for HBeAg-negative chronic hepatitis B. New England Journal of Medicine, 352(26): 2673–2681. Reynaud L, et al. (2009). Tenofovir and its potential in the treatment of hepatitis B virus. Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management, 5(1): 177–185.Hann H-W, et al. (2008). Tenofovir (TDF) has stronger antiviral effect than adefovir (ADV) against lamivudine (LAM)-resistant hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatology International, 2(2): 244–249.Chan HLY, et al. (2005). A randomized, controlled
trial of combination therapy for chronic hepatitis B: Comparing pegylated
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This 2 pieces set headwear is elaborately made for cute and nice baby infant girl, soft and warm for baby's head, meanwhile, perfectly match and decorate baby cloth, makes your lovely baby ahead of the fashion as well.
- Beautiful crochet beanie hat for baby
- Super soft and stretchy, no damage to your baby's skin
- Wide crochet weave makes it ideal for adding bows, ribbons or flower clips
- It would absolutely make your baby more stylish and adorable
- Very versatile, and fits a wide variety of ages
- Hat Circumference: Approx. 10 inch / 25.4 cm (unstretched)
- Hat Height: Approx. Approx. 6 inch / 15 cm (unstretched)
- Material: Grosgrain ribbon
- Color: Pink
- A fashionable and cute hairclip with decorating daisy flower
- Color: Pink
- Flower Diameter: Approx. 11 cm / 4.3 inch
- Crystal Diameter: Approx. 2 cm / 0.8 inch
- Clip Length: Approx. 4.5 cm / 1.8 inch
- The flower is made of cloth
- Great to add a brilliant look to headbands, beanies or as a hair clip
- Artistically detailed in quality and style to match your little one's hair
- Easy to put on and take down with the metal alligator clip
Package Includes:
- 1 x Crochet Hat
- 1 x Flower Hairclip
- Not include other matches
Note:Since the size above is measured by hand, the size of the actual item you received could be slightly different from the size above. Meanwhile,please be reminded that due to lighting effects, monitor's brightness / contrast settings etc, there could be some slight differences in the color tone of the pictures and the actual item.


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Lately I have been hearing horrific stories about folks (not wearing Helmets) falling off horses and having horrible accidents/injuries.
There are several articles, photos, and things to do on the Rider4Helmets Site.
But I'm not here to preach or to tell you what do in your life.(Only when it comes to food!) I'm here to tell you that helmets are sexy and very fashionable. Have you seen some of the latest ones?
Here is a sample of one (with Free Shipping) that I found on Riders4Helmets site plus accessories, protective gear for Horses & dogs:
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HONOLULU, Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Two U.S. citizen scientists have discovered a planet in a system with four different suns, the first known of its type, U.S. and British astronomers say.
The distant planet orbits one pair of stars while a second pair of stars orbits around it, they said.
The planet was discovered by two U.S. volunteers using the Planethunters.org website who spotted faint dips in light caused by the planet "transiting," or passing in front of, its parent stars.
U.S. and British astronomers then confirmed the discovery of the planet, thought to be a "gas giant" slightly larger than Neptune and more than six times the size of the Earth, with the Keck telescopes in Hawaii.
Astronomers say they're puzzled by how the planet avoids being pulled apart by the gravitational forces of its four stars.
"All four stars pulling on it creates a very complicated environment," Chris Lintott from the University of Oxford told BBC News. "Yet there it sits in an apparently stable orbit."
"That's really confusing, which is one of the things which makes this discovery so fun. It's absolutely not what we would have expected."


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Use of seat belts by motorists and their passengers can prevent deaths and limit injuries in accidents. Studies involving thousands of car and truck crashes affirm that.
West Virginia law requires anyone in the front seat of a vehicle and those under 18 regardless of where they are to wear seat belts.
But failure to comply is listed as a secondary offense. That means police cannot pull offenders over solely for failure to wear seat belts, even if they witness it. Tickets for not wearing seat belts can be issued only if drivers are pulled over for speeding or other traffic law violations.
We suspect virtually every police officer and sheriff's deputy in the state has witnessed occupants of vehicles they pull over hurriedly and surreptitiously "buckling up" as the officer walks up to their car or truck.
A bill approved last week by the House of Delegates would make failure to wear seat belts a primary offense. That means police would be able to pull violators over solely on the strength of noticing a driver or passenger not wearing a seat belt.
Debate over the measure included concern over infringing on personal liberties. But the state already has a variety of laws requiring certain behavior, in order to safeguard people from their own bad judgment.
State senators approved a similar measure last year, but it died in the House. Senators should approve the House bill without delay and send it to Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin for his signature.


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The gang just before eating.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
St. Patrick's Day Fun
The gang just before eating.
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Sunday, March 20, 2011
Vegas Baby!
Craig's first time seeing the water show. Always very impressive.
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Friday, March 11, 2011
Nothing Better Than...
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Daddy Daughter Ball 2011
Kids Village was decked out! It looked so cute! Liberty chose just the right color of skirt, it fit with the color scheme of the decorations. Great music, a diner with burgers, fries & a soda fountain. They made a darling picture frame that held their photo for the night. It was a perfect night...except Liberty wasn't feeling all that great. Their night was cut short due to this but it didn't seem to phase Liberty. She is already asking about next year!
Such great memories for her!
Next year...I promise I will have more photos!!!
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Brit's Birthday
(he walked by leaning on things, walls, chairs, couch, fridge, whatever was closest)
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Browns quarterback Jason Campbell is OK, relatively speaking. Wide receiver Greg Little's situation is more complicated, but it leads to an unusual conclusion: The Browns are semi-OK, relatively speaking, with his two 15-yard penalties.
Browns quarterback Jason Campbell is OK, relatively speaking.
Wide receiver Greg Little's situation is more complicated, but it leads to an unusual conclusion: The Browns are semi-OK, relatively speaking, with his two 15-yard penalties.
Campbell's scare in Sunday's win over Baltimore has passed, and all signs point to him playing at Cincinnati after the Browns rest up during the bye week.
"Jason looks to be fine," head coach Chudzinski said Monday of his new find at quarterback.
Chudzinski said Campbell's ribs are bruised, not broken, and he will practice today before players get a few days off for the bye week.
Little, meanwhile, is recovering from "a sprained shoulder." He got hurt after being tackled by cornerback Corey Graham on the Browns' sideline at the end of a 46-yard gain.
He was not available for interviews, leaving unexplained his first-quarter scuffle that ended with him heaving safety James Ihedigbo's helmet toward the Baltimore bench.
A still picture taken from television made the rounds on the Internet. It shows a Ravens player whose number is not visible (Ihedigbo) on top of Little with his hands near Little's neck, pressing.
Little had been blocking on a Willis McGahee run. As Little fought back from the apparent choke hold, Ihedigbo's helmet came off. Then, Little made the longest on-field helmet toss the NFL has seen since Dwayne Rudd's famous heave in 2002.
Little was called for a personal foul, and later in the first half, he drew another 15-yard penalty for a sweeping arm gesture followed by shouting at Ihedigbo, after a he made a 15-yard sideline catch.
Little's day was done by the time the Browns were putting the game away with a fourth-quarter drive. Ihedigbo's dirty work wasn't. On second-and-13 from the Baltimore 23, Campbell hit Chris Ogbonnaya for a 14-yard catch and run on the left side. Ihedigbo was nailed for a horse-collar penalty that took the ball half the distance to the goal, setting up a first-and-goal from the 4.
Chudzinski talked in circles about Little on Monday. He said he hadn't seen the picture of Ihedigbo's choke hold.
"I know they were tussling there," Chudzinski said. "I have not seen that picture. I don't know exactly what happened; the guys are off today, so I'll get a better idea (when he talks to them Tuesday).
"There's things that go back and forth with guys and usually the second guy, or the last guy, gets caught. We have to know that in that situation. Obviously, that's part of the game and part of being smart and part of the control that I'm talking about."
Then came the part that sounded as if Chudzinski gave Little a semi-pass:
"A lot of times, sometimes the second action could be understood because of what's going on, or what has gone on, up to that point."
Chudzinski said he likes his men to "play on the edge" but warns them about crossing "a fine line."
Little, a third-year pro, caught seven passes for 122 yards, a huge breakthrough after he had compiled just 218 yards in the first eight games.
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The statement "we don't have to THINK about emphasizing..." has confused me slightly. Although, this statement is..
Assalamu Alaykum Brothers,
You mentioned....
"...If we are continuing after the qalqalah, it will not be as noticeable as when we stop on a word with the last letter being a qalqalah letter. We do not have to think about emphasizing it though when we stop on a word ending with a qalqalah...."
The statement "we don't have to THINK about emphasizing..." has confused me slightly. Although, this statement is probably the reason why I have not been able to spot a clear difference between the sughra and kubra qalqalahs when recited by shuyookh.... but then if they are really the same ( apart from being the last sound ) why has the qalqalah even been categorised as two separate entities ? I mean from my limited understanding, most sounds will be much clearer and NOTICEABLE if they are the last any way, compared to being recited in the middle of an ayah.... !
So could you kindly clarify this for me, as I have been trying to emphasize qalqalah kubra more than the sughra. Please let me know if I should stop doing that and recite them the same .. and eventually expect the kubra to be clearer automatically !!
Wa alaikum assalaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh.
There is a difference in sound and it is noticeable stronger when stopping, but it is the fact that we are stopping that makes the qalqalah sound come out stronger. One doesn't really need to put more emphasis in it though, and that is what we meant by not having to think about it, we did not mean that there is no noticeable difference. The stronger qalqalah when stopping is a natural result of making a qalqalah and stopping on that letter. The sound has more time to come out when stopping than when continuing since we are immediately pronouncing another letter. Try listening to a qalqalah in the middle of a word on one particular letter, and listen to a qalqalah on the same letter when it is the last letter of the word and you are stopping on that letter. Insha' Allah you will hear the stronger qalqalah on the letter being stopped on, and that is the reason why there are two categories.
Your point about all sounds being more noticeable when being the last sound is true for only a few letters and they are the qalqalah letters, but a saakinah in the middle of a word sounds just like a saakinah when stopping at the end of a word, and a saakinah in the middle of a word sounds the same as a saakinah when stopping at the end of a word.
Without listening to you read, we are cautious to comment further, but sometimes when students are trying too hard to make the qalqalah, they add a hamzah at the end, which is incorrect. This is just something for you to be aware of, for you very well may be reciting correctly.
Insha' Allah this is clearer.
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Kim Dotcom Launches New Version of Megaupload
AUCKLAND, New Zealand—Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom is launching a new version of his now-defunct file-sharing website 12-months after U.S. charges were laid alleging criminal copyright infringement and conspiracy to commit racketeering.
The launch of the new site, called Mega, comes as Mr. Dotcom, who was arrested in Auckland last January, and three codefendants in New Zealand continue to fight extradition to the U.S. for trial. The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation had shut Megaupload, which the FBI alleged was used to pirate entertainment content valued at US$500 million.
Mr. Dotcom said lawyers have examined the new site, and he is confident it is compliant with the law. The site promises increased privacy to users through encryption of every file loaded onto the site, according to the Internet entrepreneur.


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I'm a firm believer in not sweating the small stuff. Or if I do, I find a little perspiration is more easily contained than the gobs generated by bigger stuff. That's why I'm going for simple as I plan my wedding. Headache free. It is, after all, the second time around.
We both had the big wedding with fancy hors d'oeuvres and tiered cake, billows of satin and lace, guests kicking their heels to Hava Nagila. This time, we chose a color scheme in matching shades of a recessionary budget. A wedding in the woods, decorated by nature. Just us, the kids, the rabbi. No need for throngs to gawk and cheer. Not even a crescendo of Mazel Tov! What, is it a performance?
We chose a color scheme in matching shades of a recessionary budget.
Our wedding would be intimate. No sweat. Or so I thought.
It all started with the rabbi. "If I may offer my opinion . . ."
Whenever Jews offer opinions, it's never a slight thing.
"We need four people just to hold the chuppah," he said. "I also like to have a different person say each of seven blessings."
"I like that!" The words burst from my mouth without thought of ramifications.
"Great!" he said. "You'll need seven people for each cup. Plus two witnesses."
"We're going for intimate," I protested. The rabbi nodded with a knowing smile. "Have 20 people. It'll be intimate. Trust me."
I agreed. Twenty wasn't exactly Weddings Gone Wild. And thus, the beast took on a life of its own.
The Venue
Does it really matter if I hike through the woods with a handful of friends and just happen to leave married? God would never charge us for using his turf. Unfortunately, the same can't be said for the people who run our State parks. While hardly exorbitant, something in me reacted toward renting a portion of wooded area about half the size of my living room, with higher prices for the better forested neighborhoods. All I wanted were a few trees, perhaps a trickling stream, and less than an hour to get from Point A to I Do. What if we just showed up? No big scene. Just a handful of inordinately dressed hikers enjoying the outdoors. We could almost get away with it, if not for the chuppah. Chuppahs can be obtrusive. Like overtired children during an extended outing, there's no hiding the fact they're there. Just as parents crack a half-baked smile to outside glares, I too could act nonchalant, laugh nervously and say, "We were just out walking the chuppah."
Renting a portion of green is really quite affordable, but for various reasons, we decided on my backyard. It's not big, but will work for a small group.
The Guests, formerly known as "a small group"
As I see it, the evolution of my guest list parallels stories from the Tanakh, such as Adam and Eve. It started with the creation of a scenic outdoor spot, two suitable people, and the party who brought them together, in this case, God. Coincidentally, the same party brought my fiancé and I together, but not to digress. During the planning phase, before the part where Adam's rib becomes Eve, one thing led to another and now you've got the fish, the birds, the cattle and wild beasts. That's a lot of creatures for one party, but not to worry. All manner of seed-bearing plants were provided to feed the menagerie of guests. It was all good, which is probably why God couldn't stop until Day 7. The creative juices just wouldn't quit.
And on Day 3, we created a guest list. And behold, the list grew, and the list was good.
If you ever think you don't have any friends, just plan your wedding—even if you're not engaged. Just for fun. And when I say "friends," I'm not talking Facebook.
When I say "friends," I'm not talking Facebook
"I have to invite so-and-so. I love so-and-so!" What's fascinating about inviting one person is that you feel compelled to invite everyone you mutually know, so no one feels slighted. Now take those people and multiply two-thirds by two because that's roughly how many are coupled. It seems Noah was similarly challenged. He even built a monstrous ark to hold every creature and its companion. How nice for him, but my backyard isn't as big as his. I fear I'm in violation of some building or safety code. The upside is that the ratio of people per square footage of land gives the illusion of immense popularity.
The Chuppah
Chuppah hunting is the new Jewish sport. It's our version of the search for holy grail, at least if your wedding takes place outside of a synagogue. My research tells me I'm far from alone in my frustration. In a city like Los Angeles, you'd think chuppahs would rain from the sky. On the other hand, we're experiencing a drought and it's been a while since the sky rained much of anything.
I did find Chuppahs 'R Us (not the real name) and for several hundred dollars, they've got you covered. I found more reasonable chuppah rentals, but they weren't geographically close, so by the time you a) pick it up; or b) have them deliver, you pay more for gas, delivery and setup than the chuppah itself.
Having embarked upon a full-day safari in search of the four-legged prize, my head throbbed when I realized I hadn't spotted a single chuppah. At least not within reach. That's when my fiancé suggested we take a lesson from Noah. He'd build one. Great idea, I thought. No sweat. At least not mine.
Getting married is a big deal, even if the wedding is not. Just because we're shooting Take Two of 'Til Death Do Us Part doesn't make it less meaningful. If that were so, we'd have no business reciting homespun vows under a makeshift chuppah.
I knew a couple who got married on their lunch hour, then went back to work. I'm guessing they didn't sweat much. Dogs don't sweat much either, but they also don't get married, even if a few have bar mitzvahs.
If I've learned anything, it's this: A little sweat reeks just as much as a lot. Don't lose sight of the end result and be sure to hold your nose.


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Thursday, December 09, 2004Beekeepers urged to lobby European Commission Opposition is growing to the European Commission's plans to make bee medicines prescription-only and therefore available only through vets.
That's ridiculousTypically farmers medicate almost all crops and livestock on their own. Most vets never treat "food chain animals"
I think that Brittish are again inventing their Urban Legends. Brittish humour, BUUU
"Vita (Europe)LtdNEWS MITEEC wants bees to be treated by The European Commission plans to make honeybee medications available only on prescription and therefore available only through vets.This new Directive is due to come into force in October 2005,but if the bee lobby acts now it may be possible to obtain an exemption for honeybees.The plans for honeybee medications to be prescription-only are part of a new EC Directive (EC 2004/28/EC)which will apply to medicines for all food-producing animals. No exceptions have been made or planned,but beekeepers have been so alarmed at the new legislation that lobbying for an exemption for honeybees has begun.Max Watkins,Techical Director of Vita-Europe said "This legislation could bedisastrous for beekeeping,honey production and agricultural pollination in Europe. It will lead to an increase in treatment costs,encourage the use of unapproved products and result in the loss of bee colonies across Europe.â€Dr Watkins continued:"Every beekeeping body I have spoken to opposes the legislation.It is vital that beekeepers in every European Union Member State lobby their relevant government authority to secure an exemption for honeybees from this legislation.â€Why Directive 2004/28/EC is bad for beekeepingVets in most European countries have little knowledge or experience ofhoneybees.Will beekeepers take hives to vets to obtain prescriptions,or call vets to attend their apiaries? The involvement of any other agency in dispensing bee treatments will increase costs of treatment which in turn will discourage the use of approved products and encourage the use of unapproved alternatives that can be unreliable and even dangerous. Existing approved honeybee treatments have been shown to offer no significant risk to humans.The need for prescriptions is therefore totally irrelevant. Anything that interferes with or inhibits honeybee treatment will be disastrous for the survival of bees,honey production and the pollination of agricultural crops and native flora.
The origin of Directive 2004/28/EC The Review of the European legislation on veterinary medicinal products (Review 2001)concluded on 30 April 2004 with the publication of an amending Directive (2004/28/EC)and a new EU Regulation (No 726/2004).
The requirement that a veterinary medicinal product may only bedispensed after a veterinary prescription has been made out should,as a general principle,be extended to all medicinal products for food-producing animals. However,it should be possible to grant exemptions, where appropriate.
Member States shall bring into force the laws,regulations andadministrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 30 October 2005 at the latest.
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Stand up and be counted. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will host public meetings about the Atlantic Coast Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS).
The FERC public meeting is an opportunity for you to stand up for pipelines and our work connecting the Nation's energy resources. Any member wishing to comment in person is welcome to attend the meeting and send a message to the FERC and your community.
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So your little one wants to help you make something special for the holiday?
While you have to leave the turkey making to the adults, we've found three fun and easy recipes that the kiddies can handle with a little supervision.
Apple Stuffing Muffins
No turkey day meal is complete without a little stuffing. For this fruity style from Parenting.com, they ask for "cubed pieces of bread," but we say let the kids help by ripping the bread into small pieces while you're busy dicing your apples and onions.
Once you've chopped up all of your ingredients and added a 1/4 cup of apple juice, along with a 1-1/4 cup chicken broth, your little helper can start stirring.
After it's all mixed have them fill a muffin tin with your concoction. Once they're out your kids can rave about how much they helped with the Thanksgiving feast.
Chocolate & Peanut Butter Acorns
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These easy (and super adorable) cookies, courtesy of the blog Six in the Suburbs, require a bag of Hershey's kisses and a pack or two of bite-size Nutter Butter cookies. If your child is allergic to peanuts, we recommend you buy another bite-size cookie or roll out some frozen sugar cookie dough and make your own mini-cookies.
Using a little bit of melted chocolate you can glue the flat side of the Kisses to the bottom of the cookie. For a little added flair, dab a bit of melted chocolate on top of the cookie for a little stem.
Display these cookies in a bowl for an interesting centerpiece.
OREO Turkeys
This one is a little more advanced, but with a little help from mom or dad your little one with have an edible art project.
Follow the step-by-step directions on OurBestBites.com and voila you have a turkey-themed dessert perfect for any age.
This one's definitely a little more time consuming and could be a little frustrating for especially young children. We suggest you don't leave this for Thanksgiving morning or you might have some cranky little ones on your hands.
What are some of your favorite Thanksgiving recipes to make with your kids?
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2 Tbsp Eden Hiziki, washed, soaked 15 min. in warm water, drained
2 cups mixed baby salad greens
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1 medium tomato, sliced
1/4 cup carrots, coarsely grated
1 avocado, seeded, peeled, and sliced or cubed
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1/2 cup water
2 Tbsp Eden Brown Rice Vinegar
2 Tbsp Eden Red Wine Vinegar
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1 1/2 Tbsp Eden Shoyu Soy Sauce
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 tsp paprika powder
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2 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced
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The Truth About Common Nutrition Myths
Peter Ardito
The Top 10 Food Myths
If the last time you ate fried anything was at the state fair three years ago, we have news for you. No, funnel cake hasn't become the diet food du jour. But fried foods — as well as burgers and beer — can have a place in a healthy diet. Surprised? No wonder. "With all the misinformation and exaggerated health headlines out there, it's easy to get fooled," says Robert J. Davis, PhD, an adjunct professor at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health and the author of Coffee Is Good for You. To help you figure out which truths to swallow, we asked the experts to debunk the top 10 food myths. Read on to find out what's standing between you and better health, not to mention that basket of chicken fingers.
Myth: Red wine is tops for your ticker.
The real deal: When it comes to heart health, red wine gets all the glory. But that glass of Syrah may not be so superior: University of Texas researchers found that although moderate drinkers lived longer than those who abstained, wine drinkers weren't better off than those who preferred beer or liquor.
"Reports of red wine's antioxidant powers were probably overblown," says Arthur Klatsky, MD, the senior cardiology consultant for Kaiser Permanente, a nonprofit health plan based in Oakland, California. The alcohol itself is what boosts levels of HDL, or "good," cholesterol. "The molecules act like Drano in your blood vessels, sweeping away plaque," Dr. Klatsky says. "This lowers your risk of developing blood clots, which can lead to strokes and heart attacks." Whether you prefer Pinot or pilsner, raise a glass to your health — and then switch to water. Tossing back more than two drinks a day does your heart more harm than good, Dr. Klatsky says.
Jody Kivort
Myth: Organic produce packs more nutrients than the conventional kind.
The real deal: Although buying organic fruits and veggies helps protect the environment, research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that they have no nutritional advantage over their conventionally grown counterparts. And while the latter contain more chemical residue, no studies have definitively proven that the amount of chemicals we ingest causes any harm: Much of the research linking pesticides with disease was done on farmers who had been exposed to huge quantities, Davis says. Still prefer organic? Spend the extra money on produce that has a peel you eat, such as apples and peaches.
Peter Ardito
Myth: A grilled-chicken sandwich beats a burger.
The real deal: This seemingly healthy favorite not only contains more calories — roughly 350 versus 250 — than a plain hamburger, but it can also be a sodium bomb. "Many restaurants use chicken that has been injected with a saltwater solution to keep it moist," says Stephen Sinatra, MD, a cardiologist in Saint Petersburg, Florida, and a coauthor of The Fast Food Diet. Even a no-frills chicken sandwich with just lettuce, tomato, and mayo can pack more than 1,300 milligrams of sodium. That's more than double the amount in a burger and more than half of your daily quota.
Worried about a burger's toll on your heart? Don't be. A recent study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that people who ate about five ounces of lean beef daily as part of a healthy diet lowered their cholesterol level by the same amount as those who ate less beef.
Melissa Punch
Myth: Wheat is wicked.
The real deal: With celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Lady Gaga praising gluten-free diets, it comes as no surprise that sales of products made without gluten — a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye — have nearly tripled since 2006. But unless you're one of the estimated 7 percent of people in the United States with celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity, there's no need to avoid the stuff.
"Wheat is packed with important nutrients, including folate," says Jessica Crandall, RD, a dietitian in Denver and a spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Few gluten-free breads, cereals, or pastas, meanwhile, are a good source of folate, a B vitamin. "Shun whole grains completely and you may even wind up gaining weight," says Bonnie Taub-Dix, RD, the author of Read It Before You Eat It. That's because they boost the level of the feel-good chemical serotonin in your brain, so if you skip them, chances are you'll feel unsatisfied and wind up snacking unnecessarily.
Peter Ardito
Myth: Sprinkling on less salt keeps sodium in check.
The real deal: Nine in 10 Americans consume more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium, the recommended daily threshold, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Laying off the shaker can help a little, but 90 percent of the sodium in our diets comes from processed and restaurant foods. "Manufacturers use it as a preservative, so it's found in items that don't even taste salty, like bread," says CDC epidemiologist Elena Kuklina, MD, PhD. The first step toward cutting back: reading labels. Go for breads with fewer than 100 milligrams a slice and soups with no more than 140 milligrams per serving.
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Myth: Raw veggies rule.
The real deal: There's no need to crunch through another plate of crudités in the name of nutrition. "Besides making vegetables more palatable, cooking can also increase their nutritional value," says Tammy Roberts, RD, a nutrition and health-education specialist at the University of Missouri Extension. In fact, Cornell University scientists found that stewing tomatoes for a half hour increased their cancer-fighting lycopene content by 35 percent. Cooking also unlocks another nutrient, beta-carotene, in corn and carrots. "Heat breaks down the fibrous cell walls, releasing more of these antioxidants," Roberts explains.
On the other hand, water-soluble vitamins, including vitamin C, are usually destroyed by heat. "To cover all your bases, eat a variety of vegetables," Roberts says. If you dig into a salad at lunch, consider serving roasted broccoli or carrots as a side dish at dinner.
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Myth: Brown eggs are better than white.
The real deal: Despite their higher price tag (they can cost up to 20 percent more), brown eggs aren't all they're cracked up to be. "Although they look more wholesome, they have the same nutritional breakdown as the white kind," Crandall says. "They simply come from a different breed of hen."
Instead, put your extra dollars toward omega-3-enriched eggs, which can deliver more than 600 milligrams of these heart-healthy fats, compared with the 30 milligrams provided by the regular kind. Researchers found that people who ate fortified eggs daily experienced a 32 percent decrease in their triglyceride level. For the biggest benefit, look for brands that contain both EPA and DHA, two easy-to-absorb omega-3s.
Peter Tak
Myth: High-fructose corn syrup is worse for you than sugar.
The real deal: It's been blamed for America's obesity crisis, but experts say that high-fructose corn syrup doesn't pave the way for weight gain any more than other sweeteners do. "From a biochemical standpoint, it's no different from sucrose, or table sugar," says Marion Nestle, PhD, a professor of nutrition, food studies, and public health at New York University and a coauthor of Why Calories Count: From Science to Politics. "It has the same number of calories, and the body processes both of them the same way."
The problem is that high-fructose corn syrup is extremely cheap, so manufacturers add it to countless products. As a result, Americans are consuming more of the sweet stuff than ever before. The bottom line: Limit your consumption of all added sugar, which can appear on labels as "dextrose," "maltose," "beet sugar," and "fruit juice concentrate."
Peter Ardito
Myth: Fried food makes you fat.
The real deal: "Deep-frying can be just as healthy as sautéing," says Harold McGee, a food-science writer and the author of On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen. "When properly deep-fried, food soaks up minimal oil." Case in point: A chicken leg contains only 16 calories more when fried than it does when roasted. That's because the intense heat causes moisture inside the food to evaporate, creating steam pressure that blocks oil — and calories — from entering. To create this effect, the oil needs to be between 325 and 350 degrees for larger pieces of food, like chicken, and 375 to 400 degrees for smaller items, such as potato wedges. To know when the proper temperature has been hit, use a deep-frying or candy thermometer.
Scott Little
Myth: Loading up on fruit helps you slim down.
The real deal: Some weight-loss plans consider fruit a freebie that dieters don't have to factor into their daily tally. But just because grapes are loaded with nutrients doesn't mean you should graze on them all day. "Fruit is high in vitamins and fiber," Taub-Dix says. "But it still contains calories and sugar." A banana, for instance, has roughly the same number of calories — around 100 — as two chocolate-chip cookies.
If you're trying to slim down, Taub-Dix recommends that you stick with four servings (a half cup or a piece of fruit counts as one) a day and pair each serving with some protein. "A handful of nuts or a cup of Greek yogurt will slow down digestion and keep your blood sugar levels steady," she says.
Originally published in FITNESS magazine, January 2013.


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Illinois Central Fairmont "Putt Putt" Track Speeder
Another Fairmont 4 man track speeder. This car is special in that it is a model powered by a belt drive instead of the usual gearbox and runs using a single piston engine. This single piston engine gave off a cartoonish putting noise which is why these cars are dubbed "Putt-Putts". Today this car is on static display but future plans may include turning this car into a passenger trailer for speeder #11.
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Blogging Outcry….My Response
When I first heard the story about Jared Morris, who posted a blog onwww.midwestsportsfan.com recently that brought up the "speculation" of the Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Raul Ibanez may be indulging in some specially energized vitamin compound outside the rules of the game, I had a eerie recollection of a blog I wrote a few months back about the bloggers being the "Rodney Dangerfields of Journalism".
In that blog I was wondering if we did not get the respect for what we did as an underlying check and balance system within the Internet community. I gained a lot more valuable insight on both sides of the issue after posting that article from both websites and media members. Both these entities will be here from now on, the collective joining of the two segments might be the key to everyone seeing and following the same guidelines and beliefs in the new media format.
We (bloggers) have been deemed the new storytellers of our generation. The way our grandparents used to take us aside and tell us wild tales of the Great Depression. We got a sense of the times that they lived through based on their stories. Today our recollections and thoughts that are typed onto the Information Highway can be taken with a grain of salt, or taken full bore as the truth or a lie depending on your own personal beliefs and opinions.
I always had the notion that a blogger being basically a buzzing horsefly bothering the cows (media) in the pasture. The cow swats us away at times, but knows we also serve some sort of purpose in the whole scheme of things and basically tolerates us because of it.
I also have to contend with the fact I acknowledge and view the blogging community format a bit different after reading the response blog posting and comments onwww.midwestsportsfan.com recently. I see where both side can get a bit animated on the issue posted in the blog. But the fact is the guy was not outright accusing him in any of the chosen words or phases, but the idea of some type of improper conduct seemed to condemn the blog before you even read it. But that is the essence of life in this era that sometimes fast information and recognition along with the lead into a blog posting can be the only thing read nowadays before opinions are based in our minds.
I have come upon the belief that sometimes your true words and thoughts do not fully seem to gel and mesh with your thoughts on paper/net until you hit that "Post" button, then it is too late to edit it. Once you click on it, the entry is out there for any level of interpretation or dissection it merits. I am not one of those people who posts a blog then re-write it 20 minutes later after second thoughts. The before mentioned blog did cause a bit of a hassle for me for about one day, then like most online entries, it was yesterday's news. Since that time, not one comment or even a glance has been made towards that blog. It was now out of sight, out of mind.
I made sure I read the so-called "offending blog" today again before viewing the video about the incident from a recent " Outside the Lines" show, I can see the views of both sides a bit clearer on the issue at hand. I really do believe as Ken Rosenthal of ESPN and John Gonzalez of the Philadelphia Inquirer hinted that 5 years ago, this type of "speculation" blog article would have fallen by the wayside and not gotten more than a quick read or even a glance from anyone on the Internet.
It is the new found responsibility and unwritten status now from all of us to maybe rethink some of our own boundary lines when we write accusation or speculation blog entries. In the last few years, most of the countries newspapers, and even blog sites like ESPN.com have made their feature blogs and articles a reading mainstay of their reporting outside of the televised or printed editions of the news. Newspapers are going digital every day. It is for this reason that even a blogger can now be held more responsible, as a kind of "uncarded media member" for their thoughts and comments. Which has its own set of pitfalls and future problems.
Twitter,Facebook, Myspace, and even MLBlogs.com do have people who read your blogs daily. You might be doing it as an added entertainment factor for your love of the game, but "Joe Yankee" fan might take offense to your personal rendition and responses to their heroes Mark Teixeira or Alex Rodriguez being used as fodder for your ever growing blog popularity. I have to admit that I take a bit of a relaxed approach at times to blogging more for the fact that this is not sourced journalism where I have access to players,coaches and team personnel to get added information.
Most of what I find out is on written media sources or face-to-face conversations with players or team officials. Even my simple sidebar postings of the Rays injury updates daily comes from either the local media members, or from personal comment from players or staff about their injury status. I recently talked to two injured Rays players who told me they are starting their throwing programs this Friday. I am not paid,compensated so to find a nice gem of a comment or can make it all worth it at times.
Sometimes the lines get foggy and muted and to cross them can be as simple as that first step. Accountability and accuracy is the keystone of writing in a journalistic format. To check and double-check is a part of the lifeblood you are taught in that first Journalism class. And to think no one is watching or even reading your stuff is a recipe for disaster. But when a person blogs, most of us know usually only a group of 10-20 people who tend to read our stuff, but every once in a while, someone or some site stumbles upon your writing and either takes offense, or sees your point of view and advertises it to the rest of the world too.
The basic premise is a blog is suppose to be the format for personal thoughts, ideas and opinions. The true nature of the beast here is that the bloggers and their readers have grown tremendously in size and importance to be a unwritten focal point of life today. Perez Hilton and other gossip bloggers like him now have a millions of followers because of their outlandish and sometimes erroneous thoughts online. But they still do the basic sweat equity to find out if there is merit to their posting before throwing someone under the bus.
The odd part of all of this is not words or phrases accused Ibanez of wrongdoing, just a questioning of the state of the sport right now after recent finding of some of our heroes abusing the system, and some getting caught red-handed in unfortunate surrounding and actions. I think it is part of the unchained responsibility of blogging to not always trust everything you read and see, but to research and bring your own side of the story too. I know some media sources have agendas that tend to make them more "homers" when they write blogs or articles about our teams and their players.
Should we get the same treatments that mainstream journalists get if they mess up and write something unsourced and ambiguous. I am more and more insight into this
subject after erroneous posting and comments. But then again, the "He said, She said" mentality of most blogging communities tends to bring to light the honest facts that personal opinions are fine spoken verbally within a small group of people, but voice it online and you can attract more than just a comment. In the blog written by Jared Morris, it doesn't scream either libel or slander because the intention here was to voice a concern or speculation and not establish fact or circumstances to even thrust Ibanez into the light for further examination by anyone within or outside of the sport.
But I can see where established journalists can come out and condemn and accost him for his efforts. They might agree with his logic or opinions in their minds, but their journalistic integrity questions the way it was presented to the public via the Internet. But that is the fine line that we cross sometimes without noticing it until we hit that "Post" button.
What looks great to us on the initial posting can turn into a firestorm just as quickly as this blog's speculation of adverse numbers because of a suspected PED abuse. His blog actually reads more to me as a true "tongue-in-cheek" action-reaction to Ibanez's extreme upward trend in his statistics. But it is also being anointed as the key piece of evidence to why there needs to be change in the blogging world in accordance to unsourced or opinion-based blog postings.
I think the comment by Rosenthal near the end of the video puts it all into better prospective here. "It is the power of the written word. That is what we are all taught. You have to be careful, you have to be clear, you have to be responsible," Rosenthal stated in the OTL segment. In response to the idea that the blog was written without due thought process he added, "I am sorry, as well intended as he (Morris) might have been, you can't tell me he met these standards in this case."
People who write online do have to use a bit more consideration and thought before hitting the "Post" button. I am guilty of it myself. But that is also one of the things that sometimes drives us to the Internet. It is like the reason people slow down to watch a traffic accident, or watch video of celebrities becoming moving train wrecks for their actions. The basic facts is that opposing viewpoints bring about discussion, which can be great for enlightenment and understanding on certain subjects. But they also open you to huge avenues of opinion and commentary either positive or negative towards your own views.
This controversy can be food for thought. Either you are going to see merits, or you will go about your business as usual. Me, I am still riding the fence here, but I also know that this will not be the last time we read or hear about an outburst in the blogging world. But hopefully we can all learn a bit from the experience…or not.


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Consumer social networking is harnessing the variety of social media available so consumers can determine the usefulness and value of a product. Not a few have turned to this sort of information sourcing to gather the whats and hows of a product. The reason largely lies on the strength of market feedback and the personalized touch seen in exclusive pages, which give consumers details they don't normally receive in most other product ads. All income brackets and both genders participate in social consuming with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google, and Myspace taking their roles as leaders of this trend. With the vast market at their disposal and the efficiency with which they can reach out to this audience, businesses have much to gain from plumbing the potential of consumer social networking.
Expanded Customer Service
Customers are the fuel of any enterprise and social networks have done an extraordinary job in bringing together people from different walks of life, living locally and abroad, into one portal. Consumer social networking lets consumers address their questions and concerns about a product or service and lets the business respond timely in return. The range of feedback also gives the business a sampling of their market, providing the business leverage in knowing where to improve on and which of their marketing strategy works.
Advising Customers About New Products and Services
Reading a Twitter message doesn't take 10 seconds but the site is popular enough to get a message across to a group who know another group and another group ad infinitum. A business web page can also be streamlined to highlight the freshest products and services it has to offer to its followers and possibly to others who are interested in its latest outing or teaser. Social networking sites gives businesses a platform to list down their advantages over competitors and highlight facets of the product that consumers are looking for.
A Way to Reward Consumers
Taking customer service a step further, businesses can use consumer social networking to reward customers who have been loyal to their products. Through specials or loyalty programs, businesses can attract more customers and keep the existing ones satisfied as they get to own not just their initial buy but more than what they expected. If they tell their friends and families about how cool a brand is for that, the better.
Introducing a Product Through Different Media
By using social networking sites, businesses can advertise products from photos to videos to write-ups. The additional feedback contributed by consumers adds to the knowledge of potential customers who might be looking for more reasons to convince them to finally purchase.
There are various ways to introduce a product and get in touch with customers but not every one of them may be effective. One way businesses can learn about this aspect is through consumer social networking which serves both a way to relate with customers and advertise a product. By taking advantage of this trend, businesses not only level with the customers but also share the good points of their product in more ways than one.
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3 cans (6 ounces each) orange juice concentrate, thawed
1-1/4 cups lime juice
1 cup honey
4 to 5 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
10 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons grated lime peel
1 teaspoon salt
2 pounds boneless turkey, chicken or pork, cut into 1-1/4-inch cubes
4 medium sweet red or green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 small zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch slices
8 ounces fresh mushrooms
3 medium limes, cut into wedges
In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Pour half of marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add meat and turn to coat. Pour remaining marinade into another large resealable plastic bag. Add vegetables and turn to coat. Seal and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
Drain meat, discarding marinade. Drain vegetables, reserving marinade for basting. On metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternate meat, vegetables and lime wedges.
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National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add Health), 1994-2008: Constructed Variables [Restricted Use] (ICPSR 27033)
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The National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add Health) is a longitudinal study of a nationally representative sample of adolescents in grades 7-12 in the United States during the 1994-1995 school year. The Add Health cohort has been followed into young adulthood with four in-home interviews, the most recent in 2008, when the sample was aged 24-32. Add Health combines longitudinal survey data on respondents' social, economic, psychological, and physical well-being with contextual data on the family, neighborhood, community, school, friendships, peer groups, and romantic relationships, providing unique opportunities to study how social environments and behaviors in adolescence are linked to health and achievement outcomes in young adulthood. The fourth wave of interviews expanded the collection of biological data in Add Health to understand the social, behavioral, and biological linkages in health trajectories as the Add Health cohort ages through adulthood. The files contained in this component of the Add Health restricted data are the School Network Data and the Wave IV Constructed Variables Data. The School Network data includes the network variables constructed from the in-school questionnaire data and friendship nominations. For more information, please see the study website.
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Wave I, Stage 1 School sample: stratified, random sample of all high schools in the United States. A school was eligible for the sample if it included an 11th grade and had a minimum enrollment of 30 students. A feeder school, a school that sent graduates to the high school and that included a 7th grade, was also recruited from the community. Wave I, Stage 2: An in-home sample of 27,000 adolescents was drawn consisting of a core sample from each community plus selected special over samples. Eligibility for over samples was determined by an adolescent's responses on the In-School Questionnaire. Adolescents could qualify for more than one sample. In addition, parents were asked to complete a questionnaire about family and relationships. The Wave II in-home interview sample is the same as the Wave I in-home interview sample, with a few exceptions. Information about neighborhoods/communities was gathered from a variety of previously published databases. Wave III: The in-home Wave III sample consists of Wave I respondents who could be located and re-interviewed six years later. Wave III also collected High School Transcript Release Forms as well as samples of urine and saliva.
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Mediterranean Cruise - Day 8 & 9: Day at Sea & Barcelona, Spain
Friday was our one day that we had at sea. We spent the entire day on the ship, which I had figured would bore me to death, but it ended up being a nice reprieve after such a busy and exhausting week.
Dave and I slept until 10:30 that morning, which is something I haven't done since college, I think. We went to a late breakfast/early lunch and then made our way to the pool deck. We secured some chairs and then went over to watch the flowrider competition, which wasn't too interesting. Afterward, though, Dave had a chance to do the flowrider 3 times. It looks pretty tough. I would have loved to do it if no one was watching me... I just can't get myself to the point of doing things like that in front of a bunch of people. While he finished up there I went back to our chairs and read my book in the sun. It was lovely!
We sat there for a while, then went to the room to pack and get dressed for the final cocktail reception and dinner. We ate with Alan and Amanda (from Nashville) for our last dinner on the ship and had a really nice time, as usual. Since dinner was so late, we went off to bed right afterward because we were scheduled to depart the ship at 7am the next morning.
Saturday morning we got off of the ship at 7 and helped everyone in our group weigh their luggage (I bought a luggage scale a year or so ago and it was definitely a good $20 spent), then went to check in. As soon as we got to the checkin line, we were told that they had overbooked the flight and were looking for volunteers to be bumped. Bryan and Dena-Marie immediately volunteered. I hesitated because I didn't really think it was an option for us, but ultimately we volunteered and asked if we could get home earlier than 8:45pm on Sunday. They switched our flights and got one to get us home by 12:30pm on Sunday afternoon - at that point it was a no-brainer! $500/ in airfare, hotel, food & transfers in Barcelona... and most of all an extra day to actually see Barcelona! We were jazzed!
After finally getting settled in our hotel, the 4 of us went out to explore the city. Bryan and Dena-Marie had been there for a week last summer so they were our tour guides. Dave navigated our way on the Metra... our first stop was the Segrada Familia, which is absolutely incredible. This temple is amazing and the pictures we took cannot begin to do justice to seeing it in person. From there we went to the beach and sat there for a couple of hours. We drank some beer and swam in the Mediterranean Sea (how awesome is that?)! And from there we walked down Port Val to Las Ramblas, did some shopping, found a place to have tapas, and did some more shopping and went back to the hotel. It was the perfect, relaxing way to end our trip and I'm in love with that day!
Sunday morning we flew out of Barcelona at 7:30am to Paris, ran through the entire Paris airport to catch a flight that left less than 1 hour after we landed, flew 9 hours to Chicago and finally saw our girls at 1:45pm! It was amazing. They are so beautiful and I missed them more on this trip than I had on any of our other trips combined. I think because they are now at ages where we could have done this trip with them and they would have been awesome and it would have been fun... so I felt a little incomplete. It was so great to see them when we got home! Dave and I crashed hard by 8:45pm that night - they were still going strong and we just prayed that they would stay in their room, fall asleep at a decent time, and not burn the house down :) All was good the next morning... but Dave and I didn't feel normal until Thursday.


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Last night saw the release of the latest (most likely the final) trailer for Jon Favreau's sci-fi and western mash-up called Cowboys & Aliens.
There's some new scenes shown in this latest trailer some of which were first shown earlier this month at WonderCon 2011. There's less of the comedic aspect shown in the past trailers. The usage of Audioslave's "Show Me How To Live" was a nice touch.
There's not much else to say other than the film sold me fully at WonderCon 2011 so this latest trailer is just icing on the cake. With three more months to go before it finally sees it's release there's going to be a lot of hype surrounding this film and it better live up to it.
Cowboys & Aliens is still set for a July 29, 2011 release.


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"Girls," the HBO dramedy about a group of twenty-something women coping with life in New York City, was the surprise winner at the 70th Golden Globe Awards Sunday night.
The show won best series in the comedy category, and the show's creator, writer and star Lena Dunham was named winner in the lead actress in a television series, comedy division. While the show's first season wasn't the biggest winner of the night, it was quite buzzed-about.
A visibly stunned Dunham thanked her co-nominees, calling particular attention to show hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler -- both of whom she beat for the award -- for getting her through "middle school, mono" and her adolescent anxieties.
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Hers was just one of many tributes to pioneering women that came during an engaging show that alternated largely harmless but funny jokes with moments of heartfelt gratitude. Fey and Poehler lent a light, free-wheeling touch to the Globes, which had taken a sharper tone over the past three years with Ricky Gervais as host.
("Ricky Gervais could not be here tonight as he is no longer technically in showbiz," Fey said as she, and Poehler took the stage.)
There was still plenty of room for serious fare, as political intrigue ruled the night with "Homeland," "Game Change" and movies "Zero Dark Thirty" and "Lincoln" all taking home prizes.
But it was "Argo," the Academy Award-snubbed picture about the Iran hostage crisis that took home two big awards, winning best motion picture, drama and earning director Ben Affleck a top prize.
"I don't care what the Award is," a diplomatic Affleck said in his acceptance speech, adding that being named in a field which included Steven Spielberg, Kathryn Bigelow, Ang Lee and Quentin Tarantino was honor enough.
"Les Miserables," the gritty musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's story of the French Revolution won for motion picture, comedy or musical.
Heavy favorite Anne Hathaway garnered the supporting actress in a motion picture gong for her role as the doomed Fantine. Hathaway held aloft her statuette as she thanked the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for "this blunt instrument" she promised to use in future battles with self doubt.
Her costar Hugh Jackman walked away with the award for lead actor, joking that whomever stole his bike's tires the day of his audition could just keep them now.
Funny duos were the standouts of the evening as Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig; Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger and the continuing presence of Fey and Poehler kept the gags rolling. While humor free, former President Bill Clinton's appearance to introduce the clip for "Lincoln" added gravitas.
The HFPA has always had a soft spot for historical pieces and this year's awards were no different. Though history of a more modern age lead the charge in the television categories with political fare "Game Change" and "Homeland" being the big winners.
"Game Change" – the HBO film based on events of the 2008 United States presidential election campaign took best television miniseries or movie; Ed Harris took supporting actor; and Julianne Moore's portrayal of Sarah Palin won best leading actress in the category.
In her acceptance speech, Moore gave a shout out of thanks to Tina Fey and Katie Couric, calling them a "significant part" in the telling of the story due to Couric's famous interview with the vice presidential hopeful and Fey's spot-on impersonations on "SNL."
Showtime's "Homeland," the paranoia-filled series from Showtime about a CIA officer and the Marine she believes was turned by al-Qaeda as a prisoner of war was awarded best television series, drama; star Damian Lewis nabbed the lead actor, drama prize and Claire Danes took lead actress.
In other TV categories, Kevin Costner took lead actor in television miniseries or movie for "Hatfields & McCoys," Don Cheadle was named lead actor in a series, comedy, and an absent Maggie Smith was named best supporting actress in a TV miniseries or movie for her haughty turn as the Dowager Countess in the PBS juggernaut "Downton Abbey."
One of the night's best and certainly most intriguing moments was Jodie Foster's acceptance speech for the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award.
"I'm 50!" Foster declared with pride as she accepted the award from her friend and collaborator Robert Downey Jr.
It was a statement as much about her ground breaking 47 years in the business as it was about how good she looks.
That light-hearted opening was followed by an often moving speech that touched on her sexualilty ("I did my coming out about a thousand years ago"), homelife ("my own version of 'Modern Family') her sometimes fractious relationship with her mother ("I love you, I love you, I love you") and her ongoing battle with the media's intrusion on her private life ("my reality show would be so boring").
In wrapping up, Foster thanked her friends Downey Jr., Mel Gibson (who was seated beside her throughout the evening) and the Globes ceremony itself: "It's the most fun party of the year," she said beaming, "and tonight I feel like the prom queen."
Other winners included Daniel Day Lewis (lead actor for "Lincoln"), "Zero Dark Thirty's" Jessica Chastain for leading actress, drama, Christophe Waltz (supporting actor for "Django Unchained"), Quentin Tarantino (screenplay for "Django"), the French-language drama from Austria "Amour" (best foreign picture), "Life of Pi" (original score), new mom Adele for orignal song ("Skyfall") and "Brave" (animated picture).
"I get to say 'I beat Meryl,'" joked Jennifer Lawrence when accepting the award for her role in "Silver Linings Playbook." She was up against Streep (who was home battling a case of the flu) in the leading actress in a motion picture category.
Lawrence was also pulling focus earlier in the evening when she hit the red carpet in one of the hottest fashion trends of night: head to toe red. "It was a last-minute decision," Lawrence said of her Dior Haute Couture scarlet gown, accessorized with a thin metallic silver belt. The "Hunger Games" star revealed she only tried on two dresses before deciding on the Dior.
Other attendees draped in crimson variations included Megan Hilty of "Smash," Clare Danes of "Homeland" in draped Versace, Zooey Deschanel in Oscar de la Renta, Marion Cotillard, also in Dior, Naomi Watts in curve-hugging Zac Posen and "The Newsroom's" Allison Pill.
Megan Fox continued the palette in a dusty rose Dolce & Gabbana while Lucy Liu literally had vines of full blooms climbing about her full Carolina Herrera gown. "I would call it ballet pink," "The Master's" best supporting actress nominee Amy Adams told In Style of her mermaid Marchesa design.
Host Fey opted for the another big trend of the evening when choosing her entrance ensemble: surface embellishment. Fey's L'Wren Scott tea-length dress of ivory satin was over-layed with glittering black lace. Reem Acra-clad Isla Fisher, "Django Unchained's" Kerry Washington (in Miu Miu) and best supporting actress nominee for "Les Mes" Anne Hathaway (in Chanel) were also awash in bugle beads and sequins.


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[This is a re-print of my review from the 2011 Sundance Film Festival]
Martha Marcy May Marlene is a powder keg of tension, paranoia, and regret that will have you captivated with incredible direction and amazing performances. Centering on a young woman who escapes from a cult only to discover that she can't re-assimilate, the storytelling is always restrained, intelligent, and compelling. In his debut feature film, director Sean Durkin brilliantly ties together haunting cinematography, intense sound design, and smart editing. Elizabeth Olsen gives a breakthrough performance as the haunted Martha, and costar John Hawkes continues to amaze. Never showy but always compelling, Martha Marcy May Marlene is one of the best films I've seen at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.
Martha (Olsen) has spent two years as a member of a cult. Rechristened "Marcy May" by the cult's enigmatic leader Patrick (Hawkes), the film begins with her fleeing from the cult and calling her sister Lucy (Sarah Paulson) for help. Lucy and her husband Ted (Hugh Dancy) take Martha in but they soon start to discover how damaged Martha has become. However, Martha refuses to tell them what happened to her so Lucy and Ted only become more frustrated and scared with Martha's erratic behavior. The movie proceeds to alternate between Martha's life at Lucy and Ted's lake house and her life as Marcy May within the cult.
Martha is remarkable in how it avoids sensationalism at every turn. The movie is a slow burn that slowly reveals how the cult took hold of Martha and how it controls her even after she escapes the compound. Durkin soaks the movie in long, contemplative shots of Martha as we see how broken she is. The film also has no score beyond an occasional intense single note. And as a final master stroke, Durkin uses visual rhyming to transition between Martha's scenes at the lake house and her life as a cult member. A cult story lends itself to dramatic spectacle, but instead Durkin turns his focus onto the central theme of how captive this young woman is and how physical escape may not be enough.
The way Durkin sets the cult dynamic is fascinating. Watching these brainwashed women working as slaves is like watching a car crash in slow motion. Every little nudge, from the Patrick stripping away a woman's old name and replacing it with a new one to the women "handling" the newest member and telling her, "You'll find your role." And those are the least unsettling things that happen. Durkin understands that cults are inherently creepy and therefore doesn't need to sensationalize it with elaborate rituals or clichéd cult imagery (e.g. matching clothes). He simply relies on the strength of his visuals, sound design, editing, and tremendous actors.
This movie would not work without a talented actress bringing Martha to life and Elizabeth Olsen gives a performance that people will be talking about all year. She walks around in a melancholy daze as if the world outside the cult might as well be another planet. It's an honest, gut-wrenching performance that conjures feelings of pity, disgust, and contemplation. Also doing phenomenal work is John Hawkes. He absolutely nails the creepiness of the character and provides an insight into how such a figure operates. If someone had documented how Charles Manson indoctrinated his followers, it would probably look like what Hawkes accomplishes. Like Olsen, he keeps his performance in line with the tone of the film and always sets the audience ill at ease with the utmost subtlety.
Martha Marcy May Marlene is not a movie that can be viewed passively. It doesn't give you musical cues or any kind of flash to tell you how to feel. It's unsentimental but nails the emotions and complexity of its subject. It will pain you, horrify you, captivate you, and stay with you long after you've left the theater.
Rating: A