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In order to facilitate the upcoming release of new Tournament Contribution and Achievement medals, I have to spend some time cleaning up the Tournament Database records. As most of you are probably aware, both Clans and the Society of Cooks currently piggy-back on our database in order to run events in their forums. Although I'm sure that most of the records are accurate, we still have to do our due-diligence in ensuring accuracy. All Clan and SoC events that are labeled as Completed will have all their organizers and winners removed from the active record. Organizers are not permanently removed from the list as their names are just crossed off, but that event will not be included in the count of the Hall of Fame. Winners won't be seen at all by the public, but there is a permanent record of all database transactions stored within each entry (assuming the entry isn't deleted, which these won't be) if records ever need to be gathered.
Additionally, we will be taking this opportunity to clean up and clarify some of our procedures with Official Tournaments. There have previously been inconsistencies with whether or not medals were handed out and winners/organizers recognized for Official Tournaments. We have decided that no tournament medals/recognition of any kind will be awarded for Official Tournaments. As such, in addition to cleaning those entries up in the database, any medals that were previously awarded for Official Tournaments will be removed. I will ensure that any person who has a winner's medal removed still has a General Achievement medal on their profile for that same event. I will make a list of organizers who lose a medal and will consult with the Entertainment Team as to whether or not a different type of medal will be awarded.
If you believe that I have made any removals or adjustments in error, please politely post here with the issues. It will probably take me a few days to go through everything, so give me some time before letting me know if I forgot to remove something. I will post here when I believe the transactions are completed. Thank you for your understanding and continual support of CC Tournaments.
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Good news alert: The Paycheck Fairness Act, which passed in the Democrat-controlled House back in 2010 but died after every single Republican in the Senate voted against it, is back on the table — or more precisely, in the ring. Over at Bloomberg News, Elizabeth Dwoskin writes:
Legislation that would make it easier for people to compare salary data with their colleagues when they suspect their employers are stiffing them is headed for a fight in Congress. On Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) moved to force a June 5 vote on the long-stalled bill.
And hooray for that.
As we've noted a number of times, census data shows that women still make on average seventy-seven cents to a man's buck. Which is pretty silly, when you think about it, seeing as how we make up more than half of college graduates these days and almost half of the workforce. When you realize that the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the first bill to address any sort of paycheck disparity, was signed into law back in 1963, you really have to wonder why the fight still lingers. And that twenty-three cents? It's a pretty significant wage gap, amounting to an average of well over $10,000 a year.
To conclude: if this bill is one more step toward closing the gap, who could fight against it? According to Bloomberg's Dwoskin, the Republicans are loaded for bear:
Now that women's rights have taken on a central role in the presidential campaign, Reid and his fellow Democrats have revived the issue to put Republicans on the spot. The strategy may pay off, as it looks like Republicans are raring to block the bill again. Jon Kyl, the Arizona GOP senator in charge of rounding up votes, is panning the legislation, telling my colleague Kathleen Hunter of Bloomberg News, "All this does is add more ways in which trial lawyers can make money on these people. It doesn't do anything to advance anybody's rights."
Oh, I think it can. Why? Because information is power. You can't fight against unfair treatment unless you can proved you've been treated unfairly. And as Dwoskin notes, many companies have HR policies that say that employees who dare to ask what the guy in the next cube is making — or reveal the details of their own paycheck — can find themselves out on their keester. The Paycheck Fairness Act would not only prevent folks who ask about paycheck date from being punished, but would also allow the government to build a confidential database of pay stats from a wide-array of companies, which would in turn enable the government to screen for patterns of wage inequities.
Over on Politico, Scott Wong writes that some Republicans object to the bill by invoking the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, saying that the first bill Obama signed into law renders any more legislation unnecessary. But as Wong writes later:
Democrats counter that the Paycheck Fairness bill is much stronger than the Ledbetter Act. They say Ledbetter keeps the courthouse door open for women to sue for discrimination, while Paycheck makes it tougher to discriminate in the first place. Ledbetter does not address compensatory or punitive damages; Paycheck does. And Paycheck makes it illegal for employers to retaliate against workers for inquiring about their colleagues' wages.
For the life of me, I can't think of a single reason why any sentient being would want to see their daughters paid less than their sons for the same work. (Or, for that matter, any man whose wife is bringing home half the bacon or maybe even all of it.) But what I also wonder is this: Are the same folks who are likely to lead the fight against the paycheck bill the same ones who deny the wage gap (and, perhaps, global warming) even exists?
Oh, the irony. But that's another story, for another day. Until then, I'll be watching closely how this newest round of the war on/for women plays out. But in the meantime: Think you could lend me my twenty-three cents?


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In the height of the 1980's animation boom, the people who brought you G.I. Joe and Transformers debuted Jem. A very different show, it proclaimed to be about "glamor and glitter, fashion and fame" – yet despite that it garnered surprising popularity and a decent run.
This one sentence synopsis will test even the Fortresses' skills:
Her father dead Jerrica learns of his secret supercomputer Synergy capable of remotely projecting holograms though her jemstar earrings thus allowing her to take on the guise of Jem and lead a rock group with her sister and friends called the Holograms and a double life which in turn leads to rivalries with other bands and a strange love triangle between Jerrica, her goodhearted boyfriend/manager Rio, –and Jem!
All three seasons had distinct tones. Christie Marx, the show runner wrote many of the episodes and in season one concentrated on the fight to the top of the music world. While Jerrica's decision to not share her double life secret with Rio made for more interesting plots, it also led to frustration. Rio was always portrayed as upstanding, and you sympathized for him as he was attracted to Jem — his own girlfriend unknowingly glitzed up with holograms!
The second season spiced things up with a new member for both the Holograms and the rival Misfits. This season also contained some of the strangest, kookiest, and fantastically implausible episodes. It was as if Christie looked away for a moment and somebody put into production all the rightly rejected ideas from season one.
Third season saw the quality controls back in place – more-or-less. It introduced a new rival band, the Stingers, and a love interest for nearly every female on the show, Riot.
Yes, even Jem felt an attraction for him and they kissed in one episode causing some controversy. Many viewers could not help but feel Rio had been betrayed (ignore the fact that Rio thought he liked two girls – but we knew it was only one with a minor duplicitous streak).
Jerrica/Jem eventually got over her infatuation with Riot (despite a later continuity error or two) and reaffirmed her feelings for Rio, but that kiss always bothered us.
We once communicated with Christie Marx on this subject and she informed us that Riot actually had a "power" over minds of women. Supernatural? Psychic? Mutant? We do not know. Christie stated that she never had a chance to clarify and follow up on Riot's ability as the show ended prematurely.
Looking at the third series again after that revelation, the power really is noticeable, and the relevant events make more sense. With that in mind we can go a little easier on Jerrica now.
The Sunbow family of shows had large casts and recurring characters. Jem stood out even amongst these though with more in-depth characterizations of the stars and even recurring secondaries. Unlike the others it was more arc driven as well, something that we all take for granted in today's anime inspired world.
The format was not perfect though. We felt that many episodes were too dominated with nasty things constantly happening to the good guys. It got frustrating. There was all the bad build up and not enough release or comeuppance. 98% abuse and 2% resolution is not a good ratio.
Jem holds up compared to many shows of that era due to its arc and characterizations. The fashions and tunes are hit or miss depending on your tastes, but they are interesting none-the-less. We recommend Jem for all those who want to experience a unique, quality show from that famed animation boom era.
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Top Popper "Mini" Bottle Opener – Ash
These mini bottle openers will amaze you! Because it is magnetized, the Top Popper hangs on to the bottle cap for easy recycling. It sticks to the refrigerator, so it's always there when you need it. It's also small enough to fit in your pocket! But what's really amazing about this Top Popper is that it is crafted from the wood of a tree once destined for the chipper or landfill. Now it has a second, amazing new life for you to enjoy. The Top Popper is a great gift for Dad, groomsmen, or any beer enthusiasts.


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Open source Drupal content management system powers some of government's biggest sites.
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Instead of buying another proprietary package, Georgia chose an open solution that's quickly gaining favor among state and federal agencies. "As we dug in, all the obvious best choices were open source," said Nichols. The strongest of those contenders turned out to be Drupal, which powers Whitehouse.gov and other key federal government sites.
Though the deployment is only midway through completion, Nikhil Deshpande — director of Georgia.gov Interactive, an office within the GTA — could not be happier. "I would absolutely recommend Drupal as an option, based on this experience," he said.
"In looking for a new CMS for all 65 websites, we had to meet important criteria," explained Deshpande. "No. 1, it had to be an enterprise solution. Second, we needed to move off the proprietary model that had become too expensive. Last, we looked for a solution with major market share. What really sold us on Drupal was its enormous market share in government and the public sector in general. The success of all the federal government sites convinced us."
Drupal powers more than 150 sites for the federal government, including the White House; the House of Representatives; NASA; and the departments of Education, Energy, Commerce, Health, Defense, Justice, Transportation, Homeland Security and Agriculture. It was perhaps the 2009 decision to move Whitehouse.gov and its associated sites to Drupal that gave the open source platform its biggest boost and gave other government agencies the confidence they needed to follow suit. To date, 34 state and territory agencies also use Drupal, with every new adopter solidifying the offering and creating new avenues for innovation.
The Department of Energy, for instance, moved to Drupal when it became clear that Energy.gov needed immediate attention: Traffic was low, bounce rates were high and the site design focused around an internal office structure that was notoriously difficult to navigate.
Photo: Cammie Croft, director of new media and citizen engagement, Office of New Media, U.S. Department of Energy. Photo courtesy of Cammie Croft.
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The Energy.gov build has resulted in cost savings upward of $10 million annually to taxpayers, through the consolidation of duplicative digital technology platforms and expensive internal hosting solutions, along with using the Drupal platform to disseminate information for new initiatives, rather than building new, stand-alone websites. If it's good enough for the federal government, some say, isn't it good enough for any government agency?
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Daigo Kobayashi (Masahiro Motoki) is a devoted cellist in an orchestra that has just been dissolved and now finds himself without a job. Daigo decides to move back to his old hometown with his wife to look for work and start over. He answers a classified ad entitled "Departures" thinking it is an advertisement for a travel agency only to discover that the job is actually for a "Nokanshi" or "encoffineer," a funeral professional who prepares deceased bodies for burial and entry into the next life. While his wife and others despise the job, Daigo takes a certain pride in his work and begins to perfect the art of "Nokanshi," acting as a gentle gatekeeper between life and death, between the departed and the family of the departed. The film follows his profound and sometimes comical journey with death as he uncovers the wonder, joy and meaning of life and living.
AKA: Okuribito
Year: 2008
Directed: Yojiro Takita
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 2:13:20
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1069238
Cast: Masahiro Motoki, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Ryoko Hirosue, Kazuko Yoshiyuki, Kimiko Yo, Takashi Sasano


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Post subject: Help!!!!! cutting board stains
I have two very old French cutting boards. I recently did some entertaining and guests have dropped olive oil or something left dribbled stains. I tried hot water but can't remove them. Any ideas?
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This is a head-scratcher, cigalechanta. I've used wood cutting boards my entire life, and aside from RED wine, I have never had a stain on them.
You might want to try a bit of lemon juice or a baking soda slurry on them to see if that lifts the "stain". However, if the oil penetrated deeply, you might have to treat the entire board with olive oil, to have the color match.
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Thanks, if worse come to worse but I think it won't blend evenly.
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Hard to say what will happen but sometimes these things resolve themselves. Either the oil distributes itlself more generally or the discoloration just fades. You know, like when you stir tomato sauce and everything has that orange/red color that you can't get out but 48 hours later you can't see it anymore...
You might put the board outside in the full sun and see what time and nature can do for you.
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HI! I have used salt on stains in the past. Back in the olden days, I was a Hollywood Food Stylist, and we used salt to disinfect/destain anything wooden. Just glob a mound on top of the oil, let it sit overnight and it should "suck" the oil out ot the wood. Don't use sea salt or any kind of "large" crystal salt. Let me know if this works!!!
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This amazes me, because I frequently apply oil on my wooden cutting boards, at least each time they look dry. I 've always used salad oil, but now I've read this, hm ...: "Mineral oil is a popular choice. So too is a combination of beeswax and oil. (...) Don't use salad oil or olive oil. Either one will turn rancid in time." (found at:
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I agree with Wine and Figs. Salt has always worked really well for me. I usually just use Kosher salt, which is large crystal, and it's never given me problems...
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Thanks everyone. I did as wine and figs suggested , leaving the salt overnight. I dampened the boards first so the salt could be absorbed.
Few of the new stains now remain. I've coated them both with the mineral oil as birgit mentioned. They look darker but so much better, as if I gave my cutting boards a face lift. They were so dry! I paniced because I carried these heavy things back to Boston from France on two different trips and would hate to discard them.
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Oil is good for wooden cutting boards, if it was me I'd just oil it up to make it even. Eventually it will fade.
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Which format would be better for landscape shooting? Which model would you recommend and why?
extended discussion of 4/3 vs APSC at diglloyd.com today
Yes, Mr. Chambers helpfully informs us that M 4/3 is really rather poor, and probably a format in imminent decline. Instead we should all be purchasing fixed-lens viewfinder-less APS-C cameras. Wanting to use a VF for framing or requiring a number of alternative focal lengths is just perverse, obviously. Carrying 3 Merrills is another alternative... providing you don't need a viewfinder and have plenty of pockets. And only photograph stuff that doesn't move much. And don't mind using junk RAW processing software. And have lots of spare cash. If you adopt Mr. Chambers' world-view you will probably prefer to equip yourself with a D800 (E, naturally) and a set of monstrously expensive manual focus Zeiss lenses. Of course this camera and these lenses will have to be subjected to a neurotically intensive investigation lest you've inadvertently acquired "bad copies" which exhibit all kinds of minute inconsistencies which may get in the way of taking photographs. Assuming that's what you want to do.Roy
The one place where FF sensors really have the advantage is low-light work, there's no doubt about that. Not an issue, really, for landscape photographers.
"Landscape shooters live at base ISO".
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- I'm a DJ from Cork in Ireland. I work with RedFM, presenting Red Drive, The Hitlist and my specialist show, Black on Red. I'm probably best known for being one of the main hip-hop/soul DJ's in Cork and Ireland. I've been DJing in Cork since the early 90's in legendary clubnights such as Sweat in Sir Henrys, Mor Disco, Free La Funk, Yo Latino and also Jam and Jam Junior at the Savoy and the Pavilion. I've also held down long term residencies at clubs around Ireland such as Brown Sugar at the Kitchen in Dublin, U-Turn at Ri Ra in Dublin, Jazz Juice at the GPO in Galway, Thompson Garage in Belfast, the Soul Clinic, Dee-Bop, Meltdown and Mo Bounce in Limerick and i've played abroad in the United States and the U.K. on numerous occasions. I also write a music column for the Evening Echo and i'm a regular contributor to the U.K.'s Blues and Soul, the longest running black music magazine in the world. These days i run the Pavilion, a music venue in Cork, which hosts my Jam night every few Fridays http://www.pavilioncork.com also you can catch me at http://djstevieg.podomatic.com


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Hydraulic Seeding
You have probably driven down the highway or through neighborhoods and have seen that "green stuff" sprayed on dirt. The correct terms for it are hydromulch or hydroseed. Both names describe the same thing. The early equipment models for this process of covering dirt were Finn's "HydroSeeder" and Bowie's "HydroMulcher," and these names stuck to generically describe hydraulic mulching. This process of hydraulic seeding consists of mixing mulch, seed, fertilizer, soil activators and glues, then spraying these onto the soil creating a seeding mat which, when watered several times a day, keeps moisture next to the seed for quick germination.
Today, there are many manufactures of hydraulic seeding equipment that span many price ranges depending on the size and type of equipment. The units range from 100-gallon to 3,000-gallon tanks; from jet agitation to mechanical agitation; from rotary pumps to gear pumps. So it can be overwhelming deciding what machine is best for you and your business.
Before you jump in to purchasing a hydraulic seeder, consider what type of work you plan to do. While some contractors perform highway work that often includes 50-acre jobs, most of us are seeding home lawns and doing small commercial work spanning, on average, 5,000 to 60,000 square feet. You will want to pick a machine that fits your needs in doing an average day's work.
One equipment option you'll need to decide on is jet agitation vs. mechanical agitation. Jet agitation is more limited when it comes to the amount of mulch you can add, as well as the type of mulch that works with the machine. Some models have more pressure and keep agitating while you are spraying; others have a weaker spraying power and do not agitate while spraying, allowing the mulch and seed to settle in the tank, giving uneven results. Jet agitation models are less expensive than mechanical agitation.
Mechanical-agitation not only performs hydroseeding, but also spreads BFMs (bonded fiber matrix) that require very thick slurry. These machines normally have stronger spraying power and can handle a bigger variety of jobs. They are more expensive, but built to last.
Because there are many differences in machines, it's essential that you test out any machine you are considering purchasing to see how well it loads and sprays before you buy it. The speed of loading and mixing is as important as how well it sprays. Realize that you may not get the footage out of the machine that the manufacture claims can be planted per load. If job soil conditions are right, with a thin mulch mix on an open field with an experienced installer who is not worried about what it looks like, it might result in the manufacturer-stated footages per load. But if you're doing quality work (many times under less-than-ideal conditions), it may require heavier mulch applications. For example, smaller homeowner jobs will require more material than a big, open area erosion-control job. If soils are wet, dry, sandy or clay, these conditions will alter the expected amount of footage per load.
Mulch is the one ingredient that makes hydraulic seeding better than hand-seeding. It makes up the seeding bed that the seed germinates in, holds moisture next to that seed and holds it in place. You can choose traditional wood mulch or paper mulch. Both have improved over the years. With wood, fibers are much longer than the fibers in paper, and paper mulch has air pockets that make it float without agitation. Some paper manufactures are adding surfactants to allowing the paper mulch to stabilize in the mix. Some wood-fiber manufactures are adding polyacrylamide pellets to allow more moisture holding ability. The real test is what works best for you as far as the staying power during rain storms and germination.
If you are not using polymer tackifiers (a linear cross-linked polyacrylamide, often called PAM or PIDG-PAM) in your hydroseeding mix, you are missing out. This has to be the one best improvement in the process over the years, contributing to our success of hydromulch applications. Polymers help retain moisture in your mulch and keep it in place as a tackifier and prevent "splashing." After using it, your jobs will rarely wash and there is no need to clean up job sites. That alone will save hours of work a day cleaning up, allowing more time for new work and more profit.
In the past, no matter how careful you were, splashing the sidewalk, the driveway and at least 18 inches on the house were inevitable. Now, thanks to polymer tackifiers, you will barely splash the first brick. You can go right up to the sidewalk or driveway and barely get one inch of mulch on the concrete. Polymer tackifiers work by thickening the water to a syrup consistency, causing it to stay where you put it. This helps, because even though the products we are using do not stain, the dirt we are spraying does. I know of a contractor who had to replace a new wood fence because the black dirt, mixed with hydromulch, stained it 18 inches from the ground. Because our fertilizers can corrode an air conditioner unit splashed by our mulch, polymers allow you to be neater with overspray and keep it clean. Polymers are well worth the money.
Another application that involves polymers is to use them in combination with the old agar glue, creating a "super-glue" bonding to the soil. The old agar type tackifier is great, until it gets wet and then it has no holding power. But combined with the polymer, you create a moisture-holding, super-bond that really stays in place. Put it on twice as thick as your hydromulch, at 4,500 pounds per acre, and you have a "Poorman's Bonded Fiber Matrix." I do not believe this works as well as the pre-packaged BFMs, but if you are not able to spend the money on the pre-packaged products, this is a way to hold your application in place no matter how steep the slope is.
The trick is to add enough polymers to be effective. Suppliers recommend the use of 3 pounds per acre, but this should be considered a minimum application. I was at first given a sample of 5 pounds to try and was told to use a couple of tablespoons to 500 gallons of water. At those amounts, I saw no holding power as a tackifier. I still had most of the 5 pounds left and was using my machine to settle the dirt on my freshly-graded road by spraying water on the dirt and driving on it to pack it down. I decided to throw the rest of the polymer into the water. When I walked past the machine several minutes later, 8 feet from the opening, I was splashed as if someone threw a 5-gallon bucket of water on me. I was puzzled at what had just happened. I looked into the machine and the water was so thick that chunks of it would turn loose and fly through the air in a glob. I realized it was a reaction to the polymer and decided more experimentation was needed.
I commonly use 1 pound per 1,000 square feet, and for extra holding power on steep slopes, I use 1.5 pounds per 1,000 square feet. To create the "Poorman's Bonded Fiber Matrix," I use 2 pounds of polymer with 2 pounds of agar per 1,000 square feet added to the mulch at 4,500 pounds per acre. It is amazing to peel up a 12-inch X 12-inch sheet of the application and discover that it holds together. The polymers help bond the soil together and will absorb rain instead of letting it run down the slope.
It works its way into the soil, breaking down after six months and is harmless to the environment. There are no known Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations as of yet and the USDA recommends its use. It is slippery when wet and you should warm customers to stay off mulched areas.
You can buy polymers under several names from most suppliers and prices range from less than $3 to more than $12 per pound. There are variations in this product, so be aware of which type you're purchasing.
New gear pump
If you already own a hydroseeding unit, you can make upgrades by researching the latest technology and products. The TurfMaker Corporation produces a patented gear pump that is affordable and does not catch and hold unwanted mulches that causes deterioration, increasing the life of the equipment. They have improved the rotary gear pump, and you can use it to replace the pumps on many other brands of hydroseeding equipment.
A rotary gear pump is preferred for pumping thick slurries through long hoses. This type of pump also requires substantially less horsepower than centrifugal pumps. The rotary gear pump improvements extend the useful life of rotary gear pumps substantially. These improvements include a hardened plated main case, stainless-steel wear plates and a pair of patented gears with rubber lobes and stainless-steel wear surfaces. It is not known how long a pump with this combination of features will last, but speculation is that the pump will last at least five times if not 10 times as long as a standard rotary gear pump.
New organic products
Soil enhancers are creating new business for hydroseeding companies by applying products to existing lawns as well as new lawns. These products help replenish spent resources of poor soil, restoring it to a healthy, natural state. They are soluble in water and, with agitation, mix properly in hydroseeding equipment. For those of you who would rather have an organic lawn and who need that shot of health in your soil, this system is something that every hydroseeding contractor should consider using because they are approved for use on organic certified properties by the USDS National Organic Program (NOP). For an example of this system, check out the Organic Discussion Forum at www.soilsecrets.info or the Soil Secrets LLC, Web site at www.soilsecrets.com.
New drought-resistant technique
Droughts are a way of life in some parts of the country, evidenced by water rationing and brown yards. Now there is a polymer type of product that will help keep the lawn green and allow reduction in watering the lawn. This is a must for sandy soils that dry out too quickly and will be great for those lawns without a sprinkler system or hot-spots that dry out too soon. The water savings alone will pay for the extra cost.
This is a different type of polymer than the tackifier type. This is a cross-linked potassium-based polyacrylamide. When hydrated, it has the consistency of clear Jell-O. It comes in three granular sizes: small (0.8 to 1 mm), medium (1 to 2 mm) and large (2 to 4 mm). These polymers remain viable in the soil up to 10 years, depending on granular size and soil conditions. They will reduce irrigation requirements up to 50 percent and can reduce fertilizer requirements and runoff into lakes and streams.
Before planting, till into soil 5 pounds of polyacrylamide per 1,000 square feet. In existing lawns, you can aerate the soil and apply the polyacrylamide so it drops into the holes, as deep into the soil as possible.
One contractor, after doing this application, had the "water-police" called on his customer because his lawn was too green to be watered only once a week, as called for during the water rationing.
New herbicides can be added to hydroseeding mix
Look for new herbicides that work on bermudagrass, tall fescue, ryegrass, buffalograss and zoysiagrass by killing crabgrass and a long list of other weeds including clover and other broadleaf weeds. What is new about these products is that you can add them to your hydroseeding mix. One product I have come across is Drive 75 DF herbicide (containing the active ingredient quinclorac) by BASF Corporation, and it worked well on a bermudagrass application. You can make applications before, during and seven days or more after you germinate the seed. It also has an average of a 45-day residual effect. This helps when you find weeds germinated the day you are scheduled to plant or find competing weeds germinated with your lawn, allowing a clean-up while grass is still young. Some states require a commercial applicators license to use this product.
Glenn Young is the owner of A-1 HydroMulch (Tyler, Texas). He also was the founding vice president of the Hydro Turf Planters Association (1998), which dissolved in November 2004, and has been working in the hydroseeding industry for 24 years. You can visit his Web site at www.New-Grass.org.
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12 Creative and Cool Ironing Board Designs.
Mirror Ironing Board Closet: Developed for German manufacturer Konzept Design by designer Nils Wodzak; "it's a compact installation that accumulates all your ironing equipments, including iron, board and spray bottle, into a small closet that doubles as a mirror and triples as a lamp to illuminate your room."
Ironing Board Mirror: An interesting concept by designer Aïssa Logerot, this innovative mirror can be used as ironing board when it's tilted and secured in horizontal position. According to the designer, "this object is a link between two consecutive actions: iron clothes and dress up."
Liika - Ironing Board with Suction Cups: It uses suction cups that allow it to be attached to any non porous surface.
Stow Away Cabinet Ironing Board: It's a convenient, space saving laundry solution.
Full-Length Mirror Ironing Board: Designer T Glimskär adds functionality to the board, one side - ironing board other side - mirror.
I_ROni_Ca Colorful Iron Board: This modern ironing board by Orit Mazurik Designs includes a mini ironing board for pants and sleeves, a shelf for folded items and a laundry basket that doubles as a seating arrangement.
Fold Away Compact Ironing Board: "It combines convenience, space efficiency, inconspicuous style and astounding affordability into one smart, simple package, designed for quick and easy D-I-Y installation."
Fold Out Ironing Board: Its uniquely designed expandable frames fix easily in a closet between panels or in a vanity drawer between cabinet sides.
Magnetic Fold Out Ironing Board: This space saving ironing board uses powerful magnets that can be attached to the front or side of a washing machine, and unfolds in seconds to become the ironing board.
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Lohse hoping rest will quiet elbow issue
Right-hander says MRI is clean; Fiers will start Saturday against Pirates
MILWAUKEE -- Brewers right-hander Kyle Lohse will miss his next start with what manager Ron Roenicke called "irritation" in the veteran's right elbow, a potentially troubling development considering Lohse is nine starts into a three-year, $33 million contract. He began feeling discomfort "two or three starts ago," Roenicke said, and was recovering slower than usual between starts.
Another right-hander, Mike Fiers, will take Lohse's turn on Saturday against the Pirates at Miller Park. Lohse is tentatively scheduled to return to the rotation for one of the Brewers' games at Minnesota next week.
Lohse said his elbow first felt different during his start against the Cardinals on May 3, prompting treatment in-between his next three appearances. His elbow didn't improve or get worse with the treatment, so the decision was made to skip a start.
Lohse said an MRI was taken on the elbow but it's "structurally fine."
"The way it was going with the muscle and the spots where it's at, you don't want to mess around too much with it," Lohse said. "You're playing with fire if you keep dealing with that issue. We all came to the conclusion that it's the best thing to do. Just get it to calm down for one start and get back out there."
The Brewers signed Lohse only one week before Opening Day. He lingered much longer than expected on the free-agent market after going 16-3 with a 2.86 ERA in 33 starts for the Cardinals last season, in part because he cost interested teams a first-round Draft pick in addition to his salary.
The Brewers ultimately decided Lohse was worth that sacrifice, so they will not pick until 54th overall in next month's First-Year Player Draft.
Is his elbow a red flag?
"He didn't seem that concerned about it, so I'm hoping that it's not that big a deal," Roenicke said. "He could go out and pitch. But because he didn't have a Spring Training, we would rather try to get rid of this, so we're going to bump him a start."
Lohse's best years have come since 2010, his first year back from a rare condition in his forearm that required surgery. He was 30-11 with a 3.11 ERA in 63 starts for the Cardinals in 2011 and '12.
Lohse is 1-5 to start his debut season with the Brewers despite a respectable 3.79 ERA, mostly because he has the worst run support (2.11 runs per game) of the 59 National League starters with enough innings to qualify for the ERA title. The Brewers are 2-7 when he starts and have scored eight total runs in the seven losses, with more than one run in only two of those games.
Fiers started the season in the Major League rotation, but was bumped to the Minors after losing his season debut against the D-backs. He then was recalled to the Brewers' bullpen, when left-hander Tom Gorzelanny was placed on the disabled list. Fiers was the winning pitcher on Tuesday night after escaping a bases-loaded, one-out pickle in the fourth inning. He logged 1 2/3 scoreless frames in the 5-2 win against the Dodgers.


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Hip-hop mogul Jay-Z has kept his marriage to Beyonce Knowles private, but the star opened up – at least about date night! — in a new interview with Oprah Winfrey in the October issue of O, The Oprah Magazine.
"I'm gonna get killed for this, but I'll tell you anyway," Jay-Z revealed. "There's a great pizza spot we go to every Sunday. It's our tradition. It's a small place in Brooklyn, you can bring your own wine, and there are candles there. It's a nice date."
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Still, the star – who will drop his latest album, "The Blueprint 3," on September 11 – said there are some things he likes to keep private.
"When you're a public person, you have to keep some things to yourself," he said, explaining that he and Beyonce have agreed not to talk about each other in the press.
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But their secret wedding, he admitted, wasn't a success with everyone.
"Very few [people knew]," he said. "The sad part is that we offended some. But people who love you understand. Because at the end of the day, it's your day."
The rapper also spoke out about his tumultuous childhood in the Marcy Houses project in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, where by the age of 13, he was dealing drugs.
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"It was natural," he said, explaining that there were no positive influences, such as a doctor or lawyer, in the neighborhood. "It was normal. If anyone made it, you never knew it. They never came back to share the wisdom of how they made it."
In that dangerous environment, the future star survived a confrontation that found him being shot at three times.
"That was divine intervention. Divine intervention, and nobody knowing how to shoot," he said.
Now one of the most successful rappers and businessmen in the hip-hop community, Jay-Z said he's done his best to give back.
"That's why I've always said that if I became successful, I'd come back here, grab somebody, and show him how it can be done," he said.
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Current exhibits are "Under One Sky": Indians, Missionaries, Fur Trappers, "Earth from Space: Our Fascination with Space," "Electrifying the Modern Woman" with a 1920s kitchen exhibit and more. Open year round, the museum exhibits the history and culture of the region. The museum has a searchable database and extensive archives, photos and maps. Hours are Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Sophisticated, whimsical, ethereal. The Alberta Ferretti spring 2013 show has carried the audience in the mystical world of mermaids and aquatic motifs. Check out the show's best highlights.
A veritable display of elegance, sophistication and whimsicality marked the Alberta Ferretti spring 2013 show. The designer chose to reflect the aquatic world through a series of spectacular elegant ensembles that exude femininity and excite imagination despite their subtlety. Flowing fabrics, intricate details, a melange of simplicity and daintiness can make even every heart melt regardless of whether you define yourself as a tomboy or a girly girl.
The new season doesn't seem as flashy and conspicuous as previous ones. However, this proves a great idea since we are able to experiment with more discreet displays of the motifs we love while still tackling the latest trends with confidence. The designer's inclination towards romance and sophistication left the audience in awe once again as the looks encouraged viewers to transport themselves into a fascinating world where mermaids are the style goddesses.
With fringe embroidery, pale organza, lamés, it became pretty easy to summarize the choices as luminous and to be irremediably seduced by the label's flowy alternatives. From sophisticated cocktail dresses to evening gowns, each choice managed to stay true to its theme. With intricate textural details, there's little need for extras in order to maintain visual interest. Naturally, the color palette also stays true to the theme which means plenty of blue tones, nude or even black.
Though the gorgeous gowns steal all the spotlight, there's definitely something to be said about the beauty choices as well as they complete the theme perfectly. The slicked back, wet hair trend makes a comeback, while the minimal, natural makeup style enhances the subtlety and magnetic appeal of the looks even more. The label's mission has been accomplished once again. The looks are definitely memorable and the experience is certainly extremely enjoyable.


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Here's what 2013 holds for us in terms of technology, according to gadget guru Walt Mossberg:
- Tablets will continue to dominate over laptops.
- Companies like Microsoft and Google will take cues from Apple's playbook and make their own devices complete with the hardware, operating system, apps, and an online ecosystem. Mossberg says he wouldn't be surprised if Microsoft made its own smartphone this year.
- Smart TVs will take off and Apple will unveil its highly-anticipated TV.
- We'll start seeing cheaper Android and Windows 8 smartphones, and more affordable monthly plans from carriers.
- More portable music players that can handle and play high-quality music will emerge.
- Fitness and health monitors will get more sophisticated sensors and come in different forms.
- We'll see more Internet-connected devices that let us wirelessly control things like light bulbs, appliances, and home security tools.
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CHICAGO — A new bill signed into Illinois law says trained personnel at schools statewide will be able to administer injectable epinephrine for those appearing to have strong allergic reactions.
Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation Wednesday that'll allow trained school officials to administer so-called EpiPens if a person is believed to be having an anaphylactic reaction. The law takes effect Friday.
The bill will allow those who've had training — including school personnel and volunteers — to give the injections. Previously, only school nurses could do so.
Quinn says it'll enhance safety at schools.
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan backed the plan. She says Illinois State Board of Education officials will draft rules on the training.


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Dick Vitale gave Jimmy Valvano a warm, Italian embrace. He then put his arm around Valvano and helped his good friend up the steps and to the podium on the stage at Madison Square Garden.
"I thought Jimmy would simply accept the trophy, say thank you, and I would help get him back to his seat," Vitale said this week about that night in 1993 at the first ESPY awards.
Instead, Vitale stood there on the stage for nearly 12 minutes, three feet away from a dying man who somehow gathered the strength and grace to deliver one of the most riveting, touching, and best-remembered speeches in sports history.
"If I would have known he was going to give that speech, I would have taken a seat," Vitale said.
But what better place to be than standing almost within arms reach of someone giving a speech that is replayed, somewhere, nearly every day; to be that close to history in the making.
"I stood there in total awe of every word coming out of his mouth," said Vitale, a Lakewood Ranch resident and ESPN broadcaster. "I don't know what got into him but he got up there and gave this electrifying speech that captured our nation."
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the speech that touched the hearts, the minds, the souls of people across the nation.
There to accept the Arthur Ashe Courage and Humanitarian Award, Valvano summoned the courage to ignore not only the pain wracking his body, but also the time limit on speeches to deliver a timeless oration packed with words to live by.
"I couldn't believe what I was hearing," Vitale said. "I was as stunned as anyone that night. It was a speech that touched so many lives. It didn't matter if you were rich or poor, black or white. It hit the heart of everyone."
Valvano announced the start of the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research during the speech and told the audience that the motto of the endowment would be "Don't give up. Don't ever give up."
Talking openly about the cancer that was destroying his body, yet also infusing the talk with self-deprecating humor, Valvano touched his audience.
And few can forget his closing lines: "Cancer can take away all my physical abilities. It cannot touch my mind, it cannot touch my heart and it cannot touch my soul. And those three things are going to carry on forever."
So does the speech, particularly with Vitale.
Vitale was one of a handful of close friends who knew just how ill and how much pain Valvano was in leading up to the inaugural ESPYs.
After going through a rehearsal the night before, and seeing how elaborate the presentation to Valvano was going to be, Vitale telephoned his broadcasting buddy.
Valvano's wife, Pam, answered the telephone and said that Jimmy V was not going to make the trip from North Carolina to New York.
Vitale finally spoke with Valvano, trying to encourage him to attend.
"I remember the phone conversation distinctly," Vitale said. "He started crying, and talking about his family."
And the impending marriage of the oldest of his three daughters.
"I started crying," Vitale said. "He said, 'You think I care about a presentation or a trophy? I am not going to be able to walk my daughter down the aisle. I am not going to see my little girl graduate.'"
Vitale persisted. So did Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, who flew with Valvano to New York.
Valvano made it to the show.
"He was sicker than a dog," Vitale said. "He got there in a wheelchair. He was throwing up."
Yet when the lights came on, and Valvano was called to the stage, he summoned a strength that enabled him to speak without notes. The speech elicited a standing ovation and became an instant ESPN Classic.
The next day Vitale's voice mail was filled with messages from friends and coaches who had seen the ESPYs on television, many of them unaware how ill Valvano was.
Vitale tried to call and relay the messages. Valvano's wife said he was weak and was not accepting calls, except for the one he got from President Clinton.
Vitale persisted and spoke with Valvano.
"It was the last time I ever spoke to him," said Vitale, his voice breaking at the remembrance. "Here was a guy who was up in front of millions less than 12 hours earlier, speaking loud and clear. Now I could hardly hear his whisper. He said, 'Dick, I have no chance. It's over.'"
Less than eight weeks later, Valvano died.
Yet the foundation that got its start that night has lived on, raising more than $120 million.
And Vitale has raised $8.6 million for the V Foundation since he started his Dick Vitale Gala in 2006. Last year's Sarasota event raised a record $2.1 million for pediatric cancer research.
"I just feel it in my heart," Vitale said about continuing what Valvano started. "To my last breath I will plead for dollars. When I open the gala every year, the first thing I tell the crowd, I say, 'Tonight we are going to do what Jimmy always believed. We are going to laugh here tonight. We are going to cry. And you will be moved to thought.'
"Jimmy V would be thrilled to know we are carrying on."
20th anniversary of Jim Valvano's moving speech
Dick Vitale gave Jimmy Valvano a warm, Italian embrace. He then put his arm around Valvano and helped his good friend up the steps and to the podium on the stage at Madison Square Garden.


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International legal business DWF has launched a new specialist business division, Connected Services, as it continues to evolve its service delivery model as part of wider strategic growth plans.
Technology has the potential to transform any sector, and real estate is no exception – whether it is through the use of blockchain providing increasing liquidity and transparency on transactions, or the use of artificial intelligence to allow ever more accurate investment decisions to be made. But is the market ready?
Working with Local Government Chronicle (LGC), DWF's public sector team conducted a roundtable discussion to establish how retailers, institutional investors and local government can come together to regenerate town centres for the 21st century. Following the roundtable we produced a summary report to highlight the key findings.
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Kim Kardashian Might Be Worse for Kanye West's Career Than Even His Own Attitude Is
Kanye West isn't doing so hot lately, and apparently the blame rests primarily on his 'Perfect Bitch.'
You knew this was coming: Kim Kardashian is reportedly tainting the temperamental rapper's image, and now it's hitting where it hurts the most: his wallet.
The New York Daily News reports that the relationship, which likely was at least in part dreamed up by their publicity teams, is negatively affecting West's already difficult reputation and, more importantly, his concert ticket sales.
The rapper's upcoming shows at Revel in Atlantic City are "not close to being sold out," according to an industry insider, and quite a few attendees walked out of his performance at the Hurricane Sandy 12-12-12 benefit concert. Dude, when people leave a charity show, that's not a good sign.
Apparently that night, Kardashian wasn't the only problem. It was also West's fashion sense. His kilt trumped even his own bombastic performance.
"Literally half the audience got up to go to the bathroom and it was the talk of the men's room," a source said.
"He has been meeting with top-level music executives seeking advice," the insider added. "He's not happy with the direction things have been going." (Might we also suggest giving Ben Affleck a call? His experience as part of the couple known as Bennifer taught him a thing or six about how a relationship can almost torpedo a career.)
"His personal life is overpowering his music," another industry source dished. "Every time he plays, people are wondering if Kim is going to be there. It's not a good thing for him, especially if he wants to be taken seriously."
Goodness knows no one takes West more seriously than West himself, so this has got to be pretty painful for him. Of course, it's hard to take a man wearing a leather kilt seriously, so he might want to look into, you know, wearing pants. And maybe not guest-starring on his girlfriend's faux-reality show so much.


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The recent cold weather had seen a good foot of snow dumped over the week and there was no more putting off my first snow cross experience.
The first challenge was digging out the car... the next negotiating the various driving styles I encountered on the hour drive to the race venue.. afterthis nothing would be a problem.
The car showed todays was racing would be in a very manly -5 degrees ... the event car park park was already filling up as I arrived... you can never underestimate peoples desire to get out and ride :)
Near 60 riders and a few fields wiith 8" of snow covering the race was going to be amazing... made better still as although last week was my first sign on for Velo Club Moulin this was my first week wearing the colours...
.. and almost as good as that my new wheels had been finished so I would get to race on new tufo tubs :)
The course had some really tough sections but on the flipside also had some compacted sections were you could get good speed up but overtaking would mean coming off the good line and fishtailing through deeper snow... doesn't get any more fun than this.
My start was less than ideal... 50 metres of clambering to get both feet in the pedals then riding squarely into a plastic marker post saw me distinctly mid field with lots of work to do.. seems like this is becoming the norm for me every week so it didn't worry me.
The racing went... sit in on the deeper snow sections into everyone elses groove... pop out on the wider compacted sections and steal a few places.... repeat.. any foot down on the floor would lead to you not being able to clip back in so running any sections was avoided.
I cut my way up through the field and could see a group of 4 riders ahead.. then I heard the commentator announce they were fighting for 4th place so the chase was on to get across to them... when I did we had a great battle.. everytime I got up and past I would panic a corner and dab loosing the ground and places I had made... I ended up sat in 5th place on the bell lap.. just behind 4th place.. as we got to a steep climb 4th place went to the side to look for the better line and I gambled and smacked it straight up the middle through the crap or mud and snow... both of us coming to the top close but I had a half wheel and nipped through... a quick blast out the saddle and a few turns later saw my best result so far with 4th place.
The power of Velo colours is great :)
Next week Northen CX champs.. weather and roads allowing i'm hoping to break the top quarter of the field.


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The West Fargo Public Library's Encore Art Exhibit series continues this winter season with Working Land, photography by Jon Solinger. The exhibit will be on view at the West Fargo Public Library through April 16. The exhibit is located in the second level hallway.
Working Land refers to two facets of rural landscape: the idea of working the land as a vocation and as a description of productive ground. The photography focuses on six family farms in Otter Tail County, Minnesota and the people rooted to these places.
This exhibit is jointly funded by The Arts Partnership, with support from the Cities of Fargo, Moorhead, and West Fargo, and The Friends of the West Fargo Public Library.


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Presentations. Whenever people here that word they have an emotional response. Some people get excited and others (most) get nervous. Tracy Morgan recently said something about this, and it was perfect, "People who are nervous can't wait for it to end. But people who are excited can't wait for it to begin." In this class I will focus on two main topics: You and Them. With "You" we will look at how to identify and improve your presentation style - how do you use your body, your face and your hands.
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Fox Entertainment has announced a new reality show that will debut in January. Called "Who Will Be Taylor Swift's Next Boyfriend?" the show features 25 young male contestants who will engage in a series of non-competitive challenges involving running to limos, running into hotels, running toward private jets, running into awards ceremonies, and running for the exit when Swift tires of them in as little as two weeks.
The unique feature of the program is everyone wins – for about two weeks, anyway. That leaves two weeks a year for Swift to take a vacation.


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Unsung Philosophers
Documentary tells stories of the often invisible custodians of American universities.
By Melanie Breault '11
We walk past them everyday. As we go about our business — rushing to class, chatting with friends, or listening to iPods — we barely acknowledge the men and women who clean the restrooms, halls, and classrooms of America's schools.
In the 2009 award-winning documentary The Philosopher Kings, director Patrick Shen and producer Greg Bennick shine the spotlight on eight custodians who work at the most prestigious colleges and universities across the country. On November 17, Shen, Bennick, and six of the eight leading characters came to campus for a special screening of the film and a talk in Emerson Suites.
"It doesn't matter what your job is, how you dress, or how you look," says Gary Napieracz, one of the film's lead custodians from Cornell University. "Everyone has a story to tell."
Many of these stories weave horrific tales of tragedy with inspirational triumphs. Take Melinda Augustus from the University of Florida. When she was nine years old, a hospital oversight put her mother in a coma for 11 years, leaving Augustus and her 15 siblings to take care of themselves.
"My mom was the glue that held everything together, and when that glue dissolved, everything fell apart," she says. "I had a really rough childhood, but I don't use that as an excuse." She says it was her job as a custodian and the students she encountered that helped her move forward.
While fighting in Vietnam, Jim Evener, another worker from Cornell, was shot in the back. Waking up alone the next day, he dragged himself through the jungle for three days. Doctors told him he would never walk. The resilience that got him up on his feet again is reflected in his philosophy: "I figure I'm pretty darn lucky that I'm still here, so I make the most of every day." He says he wouldn't change his circumstances for anything in the world.
Despite their differences, these eight workers agree that they found wisdom through their careers and colleagues. "I've been very fortunate," Napieracz says. "My career at Cornell has been fantastic. I've had the time of my life, and I can't ask for anything more." When a microphone was free after the screening, Arte Hardison, the assistant supervisor for second shift academics who has been working as a custodian at the College for 11 years, expressed his admiration for the courage and sophistication of
his fellow janitors.
At the end of the session, Shen described what he and Bennick wanted to say by making this movie: that you can make it through hardships by telling your story, listening to the stories of others, and always moving forward.
"One of my favorite quotes from the movie is, 'What saves a man is to take a
step, and then another step,' and I believe these guys really embody that," Shen says.
"I think a lot of us are often looking for
that magic formula to get us through a particular suffering, but what I'm learning from these guys is to just take a step beyond the hardships."


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Brain cell
Brain cells is a generic term for the neurons and glial cells in one's brain. Neurons are nerve cells that process and transmit information through the nervous system. Glial cells provide support, protection, and nutrition to the neurons. Other cells in the brain include epithelial cells that make up the lining of the blood vessels.
Brain cells are commonly thought to remain in the beginning stage of interphase of cell reproduction for their life, and never divide, and instead develop by forming new synapses with other neurons. However, a landmark study in late 1998 by researchers from Sweden and the Salk Institute in La Jolla, California, showed for the first time that some brain cells in mature humans may regenerate under certain circumstances.[1]
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2012 People's Choice Award Winners
Today's hottest pop stars joined the who's who of Hollywood for tonight's 2012 People's Choice Awards. Katy Perry may have canceled her appearance, but she still came home with the most wins! Regardless, there was a strong showing from the pop world, with Demi Lovato, Maroon 5 and 'Glee' star Lea Michele take the stage at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.
Lea Michele took home the first award for for favorite actress in the TV comedy as role as Rachel Berry. Lovato and Adam Levine's crew took home accolades, as well. Notably absent (aside from Perry) were Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Bruno Mars, among others — who also won the People's hearts and the most votes too!
See below for the music and 'Glee'-centric 2012 People's Choice Awards wins. For the rest of the award wins — head over the the official site.
Favorite TV Comedy Actress
Courtney Cox
Jane Lynch
Kaley Cuoco
Lea Michele — WINNER!
Tina Fey
Favorite Male Artist
Blake Shelton
Bruno Mars — WINNER!
Enrique Iglesias
Justin Bieber
Favorite Female Artist
Katy Perry — WINNER!
Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift
Favorite Song of the Year
Lady Gaga, 'The Edge of Glory'
Katy Perry, 'E.T.' Feat. Kanye West — WINNER!
Maroon 5, 'Moves Like Jagger' Feat. Christina Aguilera
LMFAO, 'Party Rock Anthem' Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock
Adele, 'Rolling in the Deep'
Favorite Album of the Year
Adele, '21′
Beyonce, '4′
Lady Gaga, 'Born This Way' — WINNER!
Britney Spears, 'Femme Fatale'
Lady Antebellum, 'Own the Night'
Favorite Pop Artist
Demi Lovato — WINNER!
Katy Perry
Lady Gaga
Favorite Hip Hop Artist
Eminem — WINNER!
Nicki Minaj
Favorite R&B Artist
Bruno Mars
Chris Brown
Rihanna — WINNER!
Favorite Band
Linkin Park
Foo Fighters
Maroon 5 — WINNER!
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favorite Music Video
Lady Gaga, 'Judas'
Katy Perry, 'Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) — WINNER!
LMFAO, 'Party Rock Anthem' Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock
Adele, 'Rolling in the Deep'
Beyonce, 'Run the World (Girls)'
Favorite Tour Headliner
Bon Jovi
Katy Perry — WINNER!
Taylor Swift
Favorite TV Competition Show
American Idol — WINNER!
America's Got Talent
Dancing With The Stars
So You Think You Can Dance
The Voice
Favorite TV Guest Star
Gwyneth Paltrow (Glee)
Jim Carrey (The Office)
Katy Perry (How I Met Your Mother) — WINNER!
Kristin Chenoweth (Glee)
Michael J. Fox (The Good Wife)


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The proposed move of Green Woods Charter School finds Chestnut Hill again entering an all-too-familiar narrative.
The aging Greylock mansion, which sits on several acres of open space and has been left for some time to begin a slide into disrepair, has become the focus of the charter school's plans to expand from a modest home at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education to a new facility on the mansion's grounds.
Perched on a slope that leads directly into the Wissahickon Valley section of Fairmount Park, the mansion is the perfect location for a school that puts environmentalism and conservation at the center of its curriculum.
Neighbors, however, are not convinced the move will be a benefit for their section of Chestnut Hill Avenue. The school would cause a dramatic increase in traffic. Right now, the building is home to nothing and no traffic. Green Woods eventually will be home to almost 700 students and faculty members.
Neighbors of the mansion quickly mobilized, met and collected 100 signatures on a petition opposed to the charter school's plans. They were concerned about the traffic impact, the open space implications and the general preservation of the mansion.
Again an institution and neighbors are at odds over the use of an estate property in Chestnut Hill.
While neighbors have an absolute right to be concerned about the impact of a new school on Chestnut Hill Avenue — from 0 to 700 is a big use change — it's hard to imagine what other options there are for a big property like Greylock mansion.
You don't have to look too far to see other examples of big properties where lack of development has left a large crumbling structure surrounded by weeds. There's the Widener estate and Laverock Hill in Cheltenham. Both could be stuck in a purgatory of non-development for years — The Widener estate is already in an advanced state of disrepair.
What are the realistic alternatives for a place like Greylock? The property has no chance of being developed into homes — at least not the kind of low-density homes neighbors would like to see. If a developer thought the property could be converted into homes in a way that made economic sense, I'm pretty sure it would have been snapped up long ago.
Change has to come to Greylock, and neighbors and the community need to consider what the best possible outcome would be. A school certainly sounds better than a vacant, moldering estate home. Perhaps there's a way it could be made into condos (I doubt it) or neighbors could pool their resources, buy it, raze the mansion and deed it to Fairmount park as open space.
The charter school proposal, right now, is the best option on the table. Perhaps a better alternative is out there. If so, we haven't heard it yet.


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West Nile virus has officially reached our hometown. By the end of the summer they say it will be all across the state. How concerned do I need to be? What are the symptoms? Treatment?
The West Nile virus (WNV) can be scary, but even in places where it has been appearing for a few years, the number of people who get it is very, very tiny.
Thankfully, the majority of cases of West Nile VirusWNV are asymptomatic, meaning the patient doesn't even feel sick. About 20% of infected people develop a febrile illness called West Nile Fever. Less than 1% ever develop the most frightening form of WNV, West Nile Neuroinvasive disease.
The symptoms of West Nile Fever are often like the flu: fever, headache, muscle pain, weakness, abdominal symptoms, and sometimes a rash.
The symptoms of West Nile Neuroinvasive disease are like meningitis or encephalitis: bad headache, light sensitivity, stiff neck, and fever. There may be abnormal movements, muscle weakness, and paralysis.
As of yet, there is not a specific treatment, just support until people get over it. Of the 19 people in the United States who got the West Nile virus in the year 2000, the average hospital stay was 7 days. Five were sick enough to be in an ICU and two were sick enough to be on a ventilator. Two died. But this is out of many millions of people in the area, and one-third of those who got sick were older than age 75. The two who died were both over age 80.
The average age of people in the New York "epidemic" was 63. Kids can get it, but it's much less common. West Nile is rough on birds, though. Avoiding mosquitoes and birds is the best way to prevent it.


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