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Monday, May 24, 2010
Using History To Teach Law
Many law schools also allow faculty to develop their own courses. Curious as to what other legal historians have come up with, I did a little digging. Here are some of my more interesting finds:
Legal historical courses on race, slavery, and civil rights are abundant. For example, at the University of Michigan, students can take advantage of a set of courses on Law in Slavery and Freedom, developed by Martha Jones, Rebecca Scott, and visitor Jean Hebrard. At the University of Virginia School of Law, Risa Goluboff teaches a seminar titled Civil Rights History from Plessy to Brown, which "recreat[es] the uncertainties that characterized civil rights doctrine in the pre-Brown era, and analyz[es] the disparate ways historians of civil rights have treated the topic." Two novel variations on this theme are Mary Dudziak's course on Thurgood Marshall and Civil Rights History, which she's blogged about here, and Brad Snyder's seminar (at the University of Wisconsin Law School) on Brown. During the first part of the semester, Snyder's students learn about the passage of the Fourteenth Amendment and its evisceration, traverse Jim Crow, and study the precedents that informed the Brown Court. From weeks five to eight, they cover the oral argument and read conference notes. During the rest of the course, they consider Brown's complicated legacy. The major assignment is a re-argument of the case, with each student adopting the role of a different justice and then writing an opinion reflecting his or her justice's views.
Law and Social Movements (or Law and Social Change) seems to be another popular legal-historical law school offering. In the version I took (from Serena Mayeri), readings included Lisa McGirr on the origins of the "new right," Reva Siegel on sex equality, Ken Mack on civil rights lawyering, Steve Teles on the conservative legal movement, and Jane DeHart and Donald Mathews on the politics of the Equal Rights Amendment. I got the impression that students enjoyed the mix of history, theory, and litigation strategy. It looks like Lani Guinier, Harvard Law School, has offered something similar.
For my part, I've taught a seminar on Social Welfare and American Law, which I designed as a legal history of the welfare state. Readings included John Witt on workingmen's compensation; Michael Willrich on progressive-era municipal experiments with "socialized justice"; Liz Cohen, Alan Brinkley, and Linda Gordon on New Deal social welfare legislation; Suzanne Mettler, Ira Katznelson, and Margot Canaday on the G.I. Bill; and Martha Davis and Felicia Kornbluh on welfare rights. For cases, I used a mix of important Supreme Court precedents (e.g., San Antonio Independent School District v. Rodriguez) and lesser-known state-level decisions (e.g., cases from different states on the validity of mothers' pension legislation). I also included excerpts from works that have informed legal approaches to social welfare, such as Charles Reich's "The New Property," Michael Harrington's The Other America, and Charles Murray's Losing Ground.
I never thought I'd say it, but researching this post has made me long to go back to coursework. Harvard Law School offers two courses on legal history and political economy that I'd be thrilled to sit in on: a legal history seminar on the History of Economic Regulation with the legendary Morton Horwitz and a workshop on the Political Economy of Modern Capitalism, led by Christine Desan and Sven Beckert. Over at Depaul University College of Law, Allison Brownell Tirres teaches a legal history seminar on Law and Citizenship that caught my eye: it covers the founding to the present and includes readings by Linda Kerber, Rogers Smith, Dylan Penningroth, and Mae Ngai. I'd also love to take Rande Kostal's course (University of Western Ontario) on Law Reform in the American Empire, which appears to build off his work on post-WWII U.S. legal reconstruction projects in Germany and Japan. Meanwhile, I envy the law students who have the opportunity to study Law and War, a topic with great contemporary resonance. John Witt (Yale Law School), Mary Dudziak (University of Southern California Law), and Harry Scheiber (University of California Berkeley School of Law) all teach variations.
Has anyone else come across interesting legal-historical law school courses? Do you think that an historical approach works particularly well for some legal subjects?
* For those developing legal history courses, refer back to this post for tips on finding sample syllabi.
Image : Penn Law ca. 1926, Brown v. Board newspaper coverage, Lewis Hine photo of mothers' pension recipient, ca. 1915
4 comments:
- David Schorr said...
Great post.
I'm interested to hear what readers think about successfully integrating history into standard law school courses, such as torts or property. Are smatterings of legal history of value in teaching the subject? Are they of value in getting across legal history methodologies? Does historical analysis mesh with the normative, professional, or other perspectives that are normally part of these courses? I'd be interested to hear about your experiences.
- May 24, 2010 at 2:37:00 PM EDT
- Tomas Gomez-Arostegui said...
This fall, I'll be teaching a seminar on the History of Anglo-American Copyright Law, which is a class I plan to offer every other year, depending on student interest.
- May 25, 2010 at 2:31:00 AM EDT
- Mary L. Dudziak said...
For "regular" law courses, one obvious fit is using history in Constitutional Law. Some con law teachers focus on the founding period, but my first year con law course and an advanced con law course I'm developing for next year bring in more post-Civil War history. I think this is crucial to help students of the post-civil rights mvt era think about the current caselaw on equality, as well as to inform their ideas about the role of the courts over time. So in response to David's comment, in my class history is entwined in the substance of the course. Another role history can play, though, is to humanize legal abstractions. I like to bring the parties into the classroom. This makes the material more immediate and compelling, e.g. for students who might otherwise not be that interested in a particular doctrinal area. I use short video clips when possible, or historical images on power point. I use a fairly traditional casebook (Stone, Seidman, et al.), not the more historical Brest, Levinson et al.
My standard legal history course is a course on the US constitution in the 20th century, rather than an American legal history survey. Coverage goes beyond cases, and includes constitutional politics, especially constitutional amendments (e.g. mvt for woman suffrage). Some students take it to expand and solidify their understanding of constitutional law.
The courses of mine mentioned in Karen's great post (e.g. my Law & War course) are seminars, and I try to focus my seminars on my current research. I change the syllabus every year to incorporate new topics and recent books and articles, or to take up topics of student interest. My advice to new teachers is to create a seminar that you can modify every year to track what you're doing in your scholarship. For example, I used to teach a research seminar that sounds very much like Serena Mayeri's (Law and Social Change in Post-War America -- I would now say Post-1945). This was tremendously helpful as I was writing Cold War Civil Rights.
- May 25, 2010 at 9:17:00 AM EDT
- Gordon L. Gidlund said...
Bizarrely, even a course as mundane as Federal Tax Procedure, which I teach, can benefit from reference to the history behind the laws under discussion. In my class on IRS organization, for instance, it is instructive not just to address the present-day administrative law aspects but also to briefly trace the evolution of our current tax-enforcement structure with its roots in the revenue-raising measures of the Civil War as well as in later reform agitation during the Gilded Age. And even the somewhat tedious subject of tax refunds can be illuminated with a description of how wage withholding was imposed during World War II and of the particular political environment at the time.
- May 31, 2010 at 12:16:00 PM EDT


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Donald Driver: Driver should start again and produce at a high level. There is just something about him that has made him alarmingly reliable. He's not a big guy and he plays so fearlessly that it sometimes doesn't add up that he can produce so much sine injury (I threw "sine" in there so that you'd all say, wow, Andy knows Latin and must be so smart that he assumes the rest of us know other languages – a pet peeve of mine re academic types). Anyway, Driver is a stud and I expect a 60-70 reception season from him.
Greg Jennings: Jennings is also a stud. I have to admit, brother Steve called this and has been a big fan of his since Day 1. One thing Jennings has going against him this year, however, is that he's not a secret anymore. Teams know now that if they don't pay enough attention to him, he will not only make the catch, but very possibly take it to the house. Jennings took almost 1 in every 4.5 passes to the end zone…very impressive. For defenses, it will be a bit difficult to determine who to give more double-team help against, Driver or Jennings. Nice problem to have. I expect Jennings to maybe have more receptions this year (60-70) but fewer TDs.
James Jones: Jones is very good (shy of stud level for now) and something tells me he hasn't really even given us a glimpse of his true talent yet. I think the pre-season play last week with the helmet is more typical of the kind of Sterling Sharpe-dragging-CBs-down-the-field type play we'll see from Jones. Also, Jones is clearly going to be Rodgers favorite target this year and his number will show that. Interestingly, last year Jones only had 6 fewer receptions than Jennings (though 300 fewer yards and 10 fewer TDs). I expect Jones to have quite a few more receptions this year (70 or so) and to be a disruptive force in 3 receiver sets as it will become very difficult to defenses to know who to key on.
Ruvell Martin: I put Martin here in the #4 spot because he deserves it. Assuming his recovers OK from his concussion the other night, this guy need to be on the field. It's hard to believe I'm writing that about a guy I considered mostly a scrub a couple years ago. But he just plain does something productive, whether it's making difficult catches (though he dropped a critical one in the playoffs last year) or blocking better than any WR out there today. He's got a great attitude and he helps this team. Martin, could surpass the 25 reception mark if he gets in enough.
Jordy Nelson: So far, Jordy has been OK. I heard someone raving about how smooth he was in the Cincy game the other night…didn't see that necessarily. I can see his potential though in watching him play. I didn't realize either that he was a 1st team All-American last year, no small honor. I know he had one decent return and I realize he'd be somewhat tough to bring down for opposing special teamers, but I still prefer Blackmon returning punts and kicks. Jordy might be at his best in a 4 receiver set where he gets a back-up/back-up CB on him. He also may be good on some jump ball kinds of throws or catching the ball in traffic. I did see a bit more juke in him on one play than I was expecting. Still, the jury on Jordy is still out until I see something more from him. I can see Jordy ending up with 15-20 receptions this year.
The rest: Johnny Quinn seems like the kind of tough I'll-do-anything-you-ask guy who can really help out a team. But I don't think he's a keeper. Brett Swain looks like Brett Favre trying to catch passes. Not seeing the quickness or the apparent quality route-running. I had irrational dreams of him being the next Wes Welker. Chris Francies has to keep sticking around the team for a reason. It seems the team is reluctant to let him go. He had a bad game Monday night, but reports around indicate he's had a decent camp so far. Taj Smith doesn't seem to be that good, but may be able to be developed (practice squad type). Jake Allen – know very little re this guy???
By the way, anyone know what happened to Carlyle Holiday? I thought that guy was starting to look really good before his injury last year. I'm surprised he wasn't at least invited to camp. Ok, I just read that he was released by the team 2/29/08. Too bad – I also liked having an emergency QB floating around just in case.

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Senators seek flood relief following Sandy
WASHINGTON -- Senators from Sandy-stricken areas said Wednesday that federally funded flood prevention is now a necessity in the face of a new climate reality.
At a hearing before the Senate Appropriations subcommittee on homeland security, lawmakers, including Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Sen. Joe Lieberman, I- Conn., and Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., delivered pleas for funds to help rebuilding efforts in their states.
Superstorm Sandy was the second costliest storm in American history after Hurricane Katrina, Lieberman told the committee. He noted that natural disaster mitigation measures in Connecticut would have to take into consideration a variety of vulnerabilities of the state's infrastructure and span from implementing flood controls along the shore to burying power lines underground in the areas where wind damage led to power outages.
Similarly, New York lawmakers say they also are looking ahead into the future.
"New York has no choice,'' said Schumer. "We must simultaneously rebuild and adapt to protect against future storms. We have to do both."
He added: "Sandy reminded us of a very stark reality. We can either invest in protections now or we will pay more later."
Also, Schumer suggested that utility companies be required to include mitigation proposals in their requests for reimbursement for Sandy damage.
At the hearing, Blumenthal insisted that long term "these investments do work."
However, he said, his constituents are afraid that in light of the current fiscal cliff negotiations, austerity may impede recovery.
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"And we know now, from studies by FEMA and elsewhere, for about every dollar we invest in mitigation, we get four dollars back in avoided costs over time," he said. "That is something we have to recognize as we go in."
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I have that gut feeling too... but I do agree this might be an "exceptional" case too. Sigh. Really, no other thoughts out there?
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CHICAGO, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Teens and young adults who binge drink in college may be raising their risks of cardiovascular disease later in life, a U.S. researcher says.
Shane Phillips of the University of Illinois at Chicago looked for early signs of heart disease by comparing 19 binge drinkers to 17 non-drinkers ages 18-25.
"Even though these individuals are young and healthy and don't have any other overt cardiovascular signs of disease, these data would suggest they may be on the road to developing problems," Phillips said in a statement.
Phillips examined the ability of small blood vessels such as those in the arm to dilate, or widen. Reduction in dilating is a sign of an early tendency toward heart disease.
Phillips found changes in the binge drinker group.
The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, found the binge drinkers had a reduction in the ability of the main artery of the upper arm to respond to stress-induced increased blood flow by widening, as compared to their non-drinking peers.
Binge drinking was defined as consuming five or more standard alcoholic drinks within 2 hours for men, and four or more standard drinks within 2 hours for women. Binge drinkers in the study averaged four years of binge-drinking behavior and had an average of six binge-drinking episodes within the past month, Phillips said.


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=== Octoshape ===
=== Octoshape ===
Revision as of 09:32, 13 February 2009
- 1 Networking
- 2 Security
- 3 Terminal
- 4 User Management
- 5 Leopard Tricks & Hints
- 6 HP Printers/All-In-Ones
- 7 Screen Savers
- Tiger Security Configurtion - 2007
- Mac OS X Security Configuration for Version 10.5 Leopard, 2nd Ed
- Escalate Privileges on Mac OS X
You can remove the Mac OS X version of Octoshape, (Article at Windows Secrets), by running the following command:
sudo rm -r /Users/*/Library/Preferences/Macromedia/Flash Player/www.macromedia.com/bin/octoshape
This will remove the program for all users on the system. To remove it for a specific user, replace the asterisk with the user name.
Key Re-Mappings
Remap the following keys: Terminal.app + Preferences: Got to keyboard tab, change mappings for page up and page down to:
[esc][5~ [esc][6~
Note: [esc] shows up as \033.
User Management
Flush DNS Cache
Pre Leopard: sudo lookupd -flushcache
Post Leopard: dscacheutil -flushcache
Configure the Network from the CLI
You can configure your network interfaces from the command line using the networksetup tool. This isn't quite the Unix way to do things, but I'm hoping Apple gets there eventually.
This allows you to change all(most?) of the settings you would find in the network preference pane. To permanently change the static IP address of a given system, run the following command:
# networksetup -listallnetworkservices
This command will list all your network ports. Why you have to call them by their name escapes me, but whatver.
Next, run the following command:
# networksetup -setmanual <network_service> <new_ip> <new_mask> <default_router>
The only funk above is the network_service item. This is really just the network adapter's name. So, to set an IP of 10.0.0.2 with a subnet of 255.0.0.0 and a default route of 10.0.0.1 on my MacBook Pro's ethernet address, I'd do the following:
# networksetup -setmanual Ethernet 10.0.0.2 255.0.0.0 10.0.0.1
Note, you've gotta be root (or sudo it).
This **WILL** persist through reboots.
Force Safari to Reload Cached Webpage
- Alt/Option + Click Reload Button
- Ctrl + Cmd + R
Leopard Tricks & Hints
So, it appears that there a lot of new looks in Leopard that people don't really like. I'm going to try and consolidate all of those here, with a fix for each. Please feel free to contribute!
Change Screen-Capture Save Location
defaults write com.apple.screencapture location /Users/YOURUSERNAME/Documents/Screenshots
Disable Transparent Menu Bar
To disable, simply type the following at a prompt in terminal:
defaults write /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.WindowServer 'EnvironmentVariables' -dict 'CI_NO_BACKGROUND_IMAGE' 1
To use time machine over a network share, simply open up a terminal window and type the following command, exactly as shown:
defaults com.apple.systempreferences TMShowUnsupportedNetworkVolumes 1
Now, when you have a network share mounted, you should see it as an option in the Time Machine setup options.
Time Machine Backup Interval
- sudo defaults write /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/ com.apple.backupd-auto StartInterval -int 3600
Change 3600 to the new interval, in seconds.
Dock Glass/3D Undo
If you hate the new 3D crap that Apple has bestowed upon the dock, you can disable it and get, what I would term as, a pretty darn good compromise. Simply open your terminal and type the following commands:
# defaults write com.apple.dock no-glass -boolean YES # killall Dock
Alternatively, you can put your dock on the side, and automatically get this new appearance.
Replace Dock Glowing Dots
Get Round Corners
Original trick here: http://www.manytricks.com/displaperture/
- Download Displaperture 1.0.
Change Background Image at Startup
To change the startup background image, simply replace the JPG file at /System/Library/CoreServices/DefaultDesktop.jpg.
HP Printers/All-In-Ones
Screen Savers
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Fruit Ninja Kinect? Fruit Ninja Kinect. And folks, that is it for the week. Well, EDGE, another well received (and controversial) iPhone game, hits for PC and Mac. But the dog days of August have nothing for retail shelves this week.
• Fruit Ninja Kinect (XBLA) — An entry in Xbox Live's Summer of Arcade, this is the first Kinect-enabled titled to be offered over XBLA. The tap-drag mobile hit puts players in the act of karate-slashing flying fruit salad to rack up high scores.
• EDGE (XBLA) — Mobigame's isometric, surreal space platformer arrives on PC and Mac via Steam, bringing with it a legitimately great video game soundtrack.
Looking Ahead
Aug. 16: El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron. Aug. 23: Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Aug. 30: Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad, Madden NFL 12. Sept 6: Driver: San Francisco, Dead Island, Resistance 3, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine. Sept. 13: NHL 12. Sept. 20: Gears of War 3
What are you getting? What do you want? What are you looking forward to? Sound it off below, and at #twig.
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Yesterday, the leaders of more than 50 Christian denominations and organizations drew a line in the sand of the budget debate, and asked our political leaders to do the same. We united around the basic principle that those who are already suffering should not be made to suffer even more in order to reduce the deficit. Evangelical, Roman Catholic, mainline Protestant, black, and Hispanic church leaders came together to say that Christians will form a "Circle of Protection" around programs that assist poor and vulnerable people. Add your voice and join the Circle of Protection now.
From Richard Stearns of World Vision USA to Father Larry Snyder of Catholic Charities USA; from Leith Anderson of the National Association of Evangelicals to Rev. Peg Chemberlin of the National Council of Churches; from Bishop Stephen E. Blair of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to Bishop Charles E. Blake of the Church of God in Christ; from Rev. Sam Rodriguez of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference to Berten Waggoner of Vineyard USA -- all have a signed "A Circle of Protection: A Statement on Why We Need to Protect Programs for the Poor." Sign the statement and see the full list of signatories here.
The Circle of Protection represents an unprecedented unity on behalf of poor and hungry people. I hope you will read the statement below and add your voice to this ongoing fight:
In the face of historic deficits, the nation faces unavoidable choices about how to balance needs and resources and allocate burdens and sacrifices. These choices are economic, political -- and moral.
As Christians, we believe the moral measure of the debate is how the most poor and vulnerable people fare. We look at every budget proposal from the bottom up -- how it treats those Jesus called "the least of these" (Matthew 25:45). They do not have powerful lobbies, but they have the most compelling claim on our consciences and common resources. The Christian community has an obligation to help them be heard, to join with others to insist that programs that serve the most vulnerable in our nation and around the world are protected. We know from our experience serving hungry and homeless people that these programs meet basic human needs and protect the lives and dignity of the most vulnerable. We believe that God is calling us to pray, fast, give alms, and to speak out for justice.
As Christian leaders, we are committed to fiscal responsibility and shared sacrifice. We are also committed to resist budget cuts that undermine the lives, dignity, and rights of poor and vulnerable people. Therefore, we join with others to form a Circle of Protection around programs that meet the essential needs of hungry and poor people at home and abroad.
- The nation needs to substantially reduce future deficits, but not at the expense of hungry and poor people.
- Funding focused on reducing poverty should not be cut. It should be made as effective as possible, but not cut.
- We urge our leaders to protect and improve poverty-focused development and humanitarian assistance to promote a better, safer world.
- National leaders must review and consider tax revenues, military spending, and entitlements in the search for ways to share sacrifice and cut deficits.
- A fundamental task is to create jobs and spur economic growth. Decent jobs at decent wages are the best path out of poverty, and restoring growth is a powerful way to reduce deficits.
- The budget debate has a central moral dimension. Christians are asking how we protect "the least of these." "What would Jesus cut?" "How do we share sacrifice?" As believers, we turn to God with prayer and fasting, to ask for guidance as our nation makes decisions about our priorities as a people.
- God continues to shower our nation and the world with blessings. As Christians, we are rooted in the love of God in Jesus Christ. Our task is to share these blessings with love and justice and with a special priority for those who are poor.
Budgets are moral documents, and how we reduce future deficits are historic and defining moral choices. As Christian leaders, we urge Congress and the administration to give moral priority to programs that protect the life and dignity of poor and vulnerable people in these difficult times, our broken economy, and our wounded world. It is the vocation and obligation of the church to speak and act on behalf of those Jesus called "the least of these." This is our calling, and we will strive to be faithful in carrying out this mission.
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Making your own beans from scratch is relatively straightforward, but when you don't have hours to spend soaking and simmering, canned beans come to the rescue every time. They're versatile, nutritious, and delicious—especially when you doctor them up with items from your pantry. A basic chickpea salad can soar to new heights when you toss the beans with extra virgin olive oil, minced shallot, and lots of fresh herbs. Mash up black beans for an easy side or dip, just simmer them with fresh cilantro, chili powder, a pinch of cayenne, and a squeeze of fresh lime. Once you start relying on canned beans, you'll find all sorts of ways to use them in your daily cooking routine. Keep reading for more tips, plus our favorite brands and recipes.
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Westbrae Natural
Before it became a packaged food brand, Westbrae Natural was a grocery store. In the 1970s, customers could find organic fruits, homemade granola, and baked goods. By the 1980s, favorite products like soups, beans, and vegetables were packaged up to share with families across the country.
When a married couple got home from work and had a hard time getting dinner on the table quickly, they decided to do something about it. Named after their daughter, Amy's makes it easy to enjoy a wholesome meal at home, even when things get hectic. Choose from chili, soup, lentil stews, and more comforting options.
If you haven't tried brami, also known as lupini beans, you're missing out on a great source of plant-based protein. This Italian legume includes protein, vitamin C, dietary fiber, and more nutrients to round out your diet. Brami beans are sprouted before packaging, making them easier to digest, and the plants are natural pest repellents and use less water than other crops.
Best Canned Beans
No matter your diet, canned beans are a great option to include. Here are some of the best canned beans available.
Brami Chili Lime Lupini Snack
Packed in a pouch instead of a can (for easier snacking), this legume has a bit of a kick thanks to jalapeño but the lime helps cool it down. With 7 grams of protein per serving, it's a snack you can feel good about noshing on.
Amy's Organic Refried Beans
Perfectly seasoned and ready for dinner, this can of organic refried beans makes a great dip or side dish. The beans are cooked with onions, garlic, and spices. To serve, just simmer on the stove for a few minutes (add a splash of water to loosen things up, if needed) to warm through.
Westbrae Natural Organic Lentils
No need to cook green lentils yourself, just open a can of organic legumes from Westbrae Natural. Add them to curry, build a solid veggie burger base, toss them into salads, or use to top a toasted crostini. The possibilities are endless!
Organic Canned Beans
For organic canned beans, take your pick. The Thrive Market virtual shelves are filled with lots of options to choose from.
Westbrae Natural Organic Chili Beans
A medley of kidney, pinto, and black beans makes a filling trio. Westbrae Natural fills its can with only organic beans, water, and sea salt, so you can either enjoy them as-is, or add your favorite spices. Each serving offers 5 grams of fiber, plus iron and protein, making these beans ideal for vegan and vegetarian diets.
Amy's Organic Refried Black Beans
This can of low-sodium refried black beans makes it simple to add a protein-rich side to your dinner table. Simmered with cilantro, garlic, onion, and spices, these beans are ready to spice up your night.
Thrive Market Organic Garbanzo Beans
Garbanzo beans are well suited for a range of cuisines. From Moroccan tagines to Mediterranean salads and dips, they're the perfect addition to your table. For each ½ cup serving, you'll also enjoy iron, calcium, protein, and vitamin C.
Easy Canned Bean Recipes
Having a handful of canned bean recipes at the ready makes meal prep even easier.
"Cream" of Tomato Soup Recipe
We put cream in quotations because this soup recipe is completely dairy-free. Instead, it relies on chickpeas to add that signature silkiness.
Creamy Hummus With Avocado Oil Recipe
A classic hummus recipe will see you through potlucks, mezze platter-inspired meals, or afternoon snack sessions. This recipe combines chickpeas with avocado oil and silky tahini for the perfect spread every time.
This post makes it easy to compare black beans versus pinto beans and decide which to use in your next recipe.


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Ahh, Sunday, I have spent a large majority of you doing absolutely nothing and I'm quite satisfied with that, but there are some pretty decent things shaking down this Sunday evening so if you're looking to extend the weekend in to tonight here are the haps for this Sunday Fun Day.
The Food Coma Show is a new web series starring foodie and bartender extraordinaire Joe Ricchio as he takes a variety of guests to different dining locations throughout the state to consume and sample amazing courses of food and then discuss the finer points of said consumed food and booze. It sounds like a fairly simple concept, indeed, but when you through Joe Ricchio in front of any sort of audience you're certain to be entertained by the outcome. Tonight The Food Coma Show celebrates the series premiere with a viewing at SPACE Gallery in Portland that begins at 7. Tonight's featured episode is the series premiere, shot at Bresca in Portland, which features chef Krista Desjalais' cuisine and the personalities of rappe Spose, Olympic skier Julie Parisien, Pocket Brunch impresario Joel Beauchamp and wine slayer Jon Dietz; food and folly, what could be better?
If you're looking to get down on a school night then look no further than The Big Easy in Portland where tonight a surprise Sunday show takes place featuring the immensely talented Lyle Divinsky and his equally talented band of friends. Lyle promises to bring the soulful, funky grooves that are certain to get you moving this evening, so throw on your rage shoes and get up to get down this Sunday Fun Day event starting at 8 o'clock.
Another edition of The Couch with host John Nels is taking place downstairs at Empire Dine and Dance this evening. The Couch is definitely one of Portland's most assorted open mic nights that not only provides a place for local musicians to play in front of an audience, but also features a showcase set from different artists each and every week. It's always free and begins at 9 o'clock.
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Why did I stray so long? Shiao-Ping's 'House Miche' Revisited
I have a must-try list of sourdough breads and other goodies that I'm constantly working my way through, yet the list never seems to get any shorter. Trouble is, you guys on TFL keep posting irresistible pics, and the recipes go straight on to my list (and waistline). O the trials of the home artisan bread baker! And of course, we wouldn't have it any other way...
When I'm not trying new breads, I fall back on my trusty repertoire of favourite breads that I do again and again. I'm sure we all have these, tweaked to personal taste. Every so often, I realise I haven't done one of my faves for way too long. So it was with Shiao-Ping's 'House Miche': I baked this again recently after somehow neglecting it for months, and it was like revisiting an old friend - familiar, but stimulating as well. I couldn't quite remember how it turned out (too many loaves ago), but I just knew it was a standout. Well, memory duly refreshed, felt I wanted to share this one with y'all. Blame it on the crumb:
And yeah, it's not a miche. I prefer batards - and the beauty of home baking is that you are free to customise as you please. I also like to take the option of adding a proportion of rye to the dough.
This crumb is spongy, which I really like, with a cool mouthfeel, nice structure and elasticity, a lovely creaminess about it, and nutty flavour tones that develop in depth and complexity the day after the bake. The crust has character, but is not so robust as to be tooth-endangering (conscious of this at the moment, having recently needed a crown due to chomping over-zealously on a pizza and breaking a back molar that had been sending me warning signals that all was not right for many months...dental phobics have unlimited capacity to ignore such signals).
This 'House Miche' - er, batard - is an old friend that I'm going to make more effort to stay in touch with from now on. Well worth inviting to your table, if you haven't already.
Thank you again, Shiao-Ping!


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Sport Utility Vehicles
Editor: Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief
$26,650 Base Price MSRP
$36,655 As Tested MSRP
Model Lineup: 2WD ($26,650); 4WD ($28,770)
Standard Engine: 5.9-liter ohv 16v V8
Engine Options: 230-hp 4.7-liter sohc 16v V8; 245-hp 5.9-liter ohv 16v V8
Standard Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Transmission Options: 4-speed automatic
Basic Warranty: 3 years/50,000 miles
Assembled In: Newark, Delaware
Model Tested MSRP: 4WD ($28,770)
Standard Equipment: part-time 4WD system, dual-zone climate control with rear heat, air conditioning, AM/FM/cassette stereo, front and rear intermittent wipers, rear defroster, luxury steering wheel with tilt column, cruise control, power windows, mirrors and locks, remote illuminated keyless entry, rear power outlet
Options As Tested: Quick Order Package 28G ($1000), includes SLT trim, floor mats, roof rack, fog lights, hood insulation, six-way driver's seat; SLT Plus ($3,415) includes leather seating surfaces, highback bucket seats, steering-wheel audio controls, overhead console, automatic dimming mirror, dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, premium door trim, wood grain trim, CD/equalizer with eight Infinity speakers in six locations, security alarm; third-row bench seat ($550); rear-seat air conditioning ($550); 31x10.5R15 tires, aluminum wheels; four-wheel ABS ($495); full-time four-wheel-drive transfer case ($395); limited-slip rear differential ($285); 5.9-liter engine ($595)
Standard Safety Equipment: dual front airbags, rear ABS standard, four-wheel ABS optionalDestination Charge: $600
Based on the Dakota pickup truck, the Durango is sized between compact sport-utilities such as the (pre-2002) Ford Explorer and oversized competitors such as the Ford Expedition and Chevy Tahoe. It offers more room than the Explorer and can seat six people; yet it's more maneuverable than the Expedition.
With a theater-style seating arrangement that gives rear passengers a view of the road ahead and other interior creature comforts, the Durango is a good choice for large families. It's also a good choice for people who tow boats or other light to medium-sized trailer loads. A big 5.9-liter V8 is available that delivers lots of power, while the standard 4.7-liter V8 and automatic transmission offer decent power and an added measure of refinement.
For 2001, the Durango gets an all-new, more comfortable car-like interior. Dodge is also offering for the first time a performance-tuned R/T version.
Durango is available with two-wheel drive, starting at $26,650, and four-wheel drive, starting at $28,770.
As mentioned, two engines are available: a 4.7-liter V8 and a 5.9-liter V8. The sophisticated 4.7-liter engine was a clean-sheet design for 2000. It uses a modern overhead-cam design, as opposed to the 5.9-liter engine's traditional overhead valve design. Rated at 235 horsepower and 295 foot-pounds of torque, the 4.7-liter engine meets California's low emissions vehicle standards. The 4.7-liter engine was designed and engineered in tandem with an innovative new four-speed automatic transmission that features two second-gear ratios. Engine and transmission talk to each other and choose the optimum ratio based on driver input and load conditions; in other words, it gives you quicker acceleration when you stomp on the throttle, better efficiency when you're taking it easy. This 4.7-liter engine is EPA-rated at 15/19 mpg on 2WD models. The 4.7-liter offers more power than the Explorer's optional 5.0-liter V8 or the Expedition's standard 4.6-liter V8, both of which generate 215 horsepower and about 290 foot-pounds of torque.
The big Dodge 5.9-liter Magnum V8 generates 245 horsepower and 335 foot-pounds of torque. That's a bit more robust than the Expedition's optional 5.4-liter V8 (230 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque) and compares favorably to the Tahoe's 5.7-liter V8 (255 horsepower and 330 pound-feet of torque). The Durango should make a better tow vehicle than an Explorer. With the 5.9-liter engine and 3.92 differential, it's capable of pulling a trailer of up to 7,200 pounds. Chevy's Tahoe is rated to pull 7,000 pounds and Ford's Expedition is rated for 8,000 pounds. Fuel economy for the 5.9-liter Dodge V8 is rated by the EPA at 12/17 mpg city/highway.
Four-wheel-drive versions offer a choice of two different transfer cases: a traditional part-time system for serious outdoors people and a full-time system that's better for road use in changing weather conditions. Both transfer cases use a manually operated shift-on-the-fly lever mounted on the floor.
Four trim levels are available, while a host of packages consolidate popular options. The value-priced Sport model comes standard with a short list of popular options and is distinguished by special badges. SLT trim includes a long list of luxury amenities, starting with leather upholstery. SLT Plus trim includes standard running boards, wheel flares and heated seats.
The new R/T performance model combines the 245-horsepower 5.9-liter V8 with a higher numerical rear axle ratio, a limited-slip rear differential and sport-tuned exhaust to yield quicker off-the line acceleration. Seventeen-inch wheels with 275/60R17 tires and a sport-tuned suspension improve handling, while body-colored wheel flares help set the R/T apart.
Walk Around
Durango doesn't look like other SUVs. It makes a bolder statement with its muscular styling. It looks sportier than Ford, GM and many of the imported SUVs. Dodge Durango shares its front end with the Dakota pickup. The grille's prominent four horizontal slats instantly identify this SUV as part of the Dodge family.
Durango gets an all-new interior for 2001, including a new instrument panel, interior trim, center and overhead consoles, carpeting and steering wheel. A dual-zone climate control system is now standard, and the HVAC system now includes heat for the third row of seats.
Eight people can fit in the Durango--six comfortably--with theater seating designed to give everyone a view out front. The back half of the roof is raised nearly 2 inches to increase rear-seat headroom and visibility. This raised portion is cleverly disguised with a roof rack.
Second-row seats are quite comfortable, offering plenty of headroom and adequate legroom. Stable cupholders and rear heating/air conditioning controls add to comfort. Third-row seats are surprisingly comfortable for two people, who achieve adequate legroom by tucking their feet under the second row of seats. Getting in and out of that third row is easy: flip a lever and the second-row seatback folds forward, then tumbles out of the way allowing a quick entry or exit.
When it's time to haul cargo, the tailgate lifts up and out of the way and the two rows of seats are easily folded down to provide a large, relatively flat floor. A trout bum could sleep back there. All Durangos have a long, narrow storage compartment under the floor just inside the rear lift gate with enough space for the jack, flares and other roadside equipment. An additional storage compartment replaces the footwell when the optional third row is not ordered.
Overall, the interior design is executed well. Our truck came with tan leather accented in attractive suede. Matching plastic trim provides an organic appearance. The seats appear rather plain, but they are comfortable. Carpeting is carried through to the backs of the rear headrests, which do not have to be removed when the seats are folded down - a convenient, timesaving feature.
The driving position is comfortable with good visibility over an attractive rounded hoodline. Instruments are big and easy to read, though the speedometer appears busy with 2 1/2-mph hash marks. Power outside mirrors are easy to adjust with a big knob on the driver's door. Cupholders and storage trays are nicely designed, while a digital compass and other useful readouts are overhead. Large buttons on the leather wrapped steering wheel operate one of the better cruise control executions we've seen.
Driving Impressions
As sport-utilities go, the Durango is fun to drive. We spent a week with the big 5.9-liter Magnum V8 in the Washington area. It always feels willing to get down the road quickly, with excellent throttle response and quick acceleration.
Prior to that, a daylong drive though the Texas Hill Country west of San Antonio gave us an opportunity to try the Durango on undulating highways and steep, rocky trails. The Durango handled well when driven briskly down narrow roads with tight corners and sweeping turns. Compared to other sport-utilities, the Durango feels sporty. Steering is precise and the suspension provides excellent transient response, crisply responding when turning quickly from left to right and back again. Shifting is smooth and responsive and transmission ratios are matched well to the healthy torque of the 5.9-liter V8.
(We have not tested the new 4.7-liter overhead-cam engine, but one of our correspondents loved it in the similar Dodge Dakota pickup; look for that review at newcartestdrive.com.)
Peeling off the pavement, we bounced down rocky, unpaved roads through the hills. Durango provided predictable handling in the loose stuff and, in spite of our best efforts, we never bottomed the suspension all day. Without stopping, we slid the silky transfer box into part-time four-wheel drive and the Durango never faltered as it bounded over deep rivulets cut through our steep, rocky path. We'd feel comfortable driving a Durango anywhere.
Durango's competent off-road capability and on-road handling response don't come as a free lunch, however. We found ride quality on downtown Washington's crumbling infrastructure a bit on the harsh side. The Durango should be fine for most folks, but it's something to note on your test drive. The standard tires will likely offer a softer ride than the big 31-inch tires designed for off-road travel that came as optional equipment on our Durango.
A part-time four-wheel-drive transfer case is standard. Shifting from two-wheel drive into part-time four-wheel drive is only appropriate for mud, snow and other low-traction situations; it's unsuitable for dry pavement as there is no slippage between the front and rear wheels, and the tires will hop and chatter in tight parking lot maneuvers. Durango's part-time four-wheel-drive system is a good choice for people who live in a dry climate but want to be able to shift into ultimate off-road mode. On really steep grades, it can be shifted into low-range four-wheel drive. Overall, it's the best choice for those who want serious off-road capability.
A more flexible option is the $395 full-time four-wheel-drive transfer case. It comes with everything above plus a planetary center differential. Shifting into the full-time mode allows the front and rear axles to turn at different speeds, so the wheels don't fight each other in tight quarters yet traction is assured under all but the worst conditions. Full-time four-wheel-drive mode is appropriate for torrential rain, light snow and ice or light off-highway travel. If conditions should get extreme, the driver can shift into part-time four-wheel drive or low range (described above).
Dodge Durango offers more room and better acceleration performance than the so-called compact sport-utilities. It compares favorably to the full-size Ford Expedition, Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon. Best of all, Durango is practical, intelligently designed and easy to operate. It cuts a distinctive appearance among sport-utility vehicles. It's a good choice for people who want to step out from the crowd.
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Wal-Mart slashes iPhone 5S and 5C prices by as much as 71% off list
- 28 June, 2014 04:09
Wal-Mart today reduced prices of Apple's iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C to $99 and $29, respectively, when tied to a two-year carrier contract.
The cuts, which followed recent reductions to $149 and $49, put Wal-Mart's prices 50% less than Apple's for the iPhone 5S and 71% less than the iPhone 5C's list.
Both models are available only at Wal-Mart stores -- not via its e-store -- and the prices are for the entry-tier devices that sport 16GB of storage. A two-year commitment to a mobile carrier contract is required to get those prices, so the offer is good only for new activations or those current customers who are eligible for a subsidized upgrade.
Wal-Mart did not immediately reply to queries about whether pricier iPhone 5S and 5C handsets, those with 32GB and 64GB of storage, received corresponding price cuts.
Although most analysts expect Apple to reprise 2014's schedule and roll out one or more new iPhones this September -- dubbed "iPhone 6" in keeping with Apple's alternating naming convention that uses a numeral in even-numbered years, then adds an "S" in odd-numbered years -- Wal-Mart may be preempting that with an inventory drawdown. Or it may simply be trying to drive foot traffic to its stores.
The lack of online sales at the new prices suggests the second has precedence.
Also possible is the fact that iPhone sales have recently flagged in the quarter preceding new models. Last year, for example, second-quarter iPhone unit sales were down 17% quarter-over-quarter; in 2012, the sequential decline was 28%.
For the last two years, Apple has launched new iPhones near the end of the third quarter.
Apple has recognized the downturns, acknowledging that as news builds about the next iPhone -- as has been the case this year as well, with most assuming that the iPhone 6 will feature a larger screen -- some customers postpone purchases until the newest hardware reaches retail. "We're reading the same rumors and speculation that you are about a new iPhone, and we think this has caused some pause in customers purchasing," admitted Peter Oppenheimer, then Apple's CFO, during a mid-2012 conference call with Wall Street analysts discussing the second quarter.
Wal-Mart, perhaps with Apple's blessing or at least acquiescence, may have cut prices to boost sales in the weeks preceding the introduction of the iPhone 6.
If Apple hews to its 2013 schedule it will introduce new iPhones this year on Sept. 9 and start selling the handsets on Sept. 19. The first date is just over 10 weeks away.
Online descriptions of the $99 iPhone 5S and the $29 iPhone 5C can be found on Wal-Mart's website.
Wal-Mart cut the price of the iPhone 5C to $29 with a two-year contract, a 71% savings compared to Apple's list price. (Image: Wal-Mart.)
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(Gilbert, AZ - Oct. 15, 2003) Law-enforcement officials from around the state met today at the Gilbert Boys & Girls Club for an Attorney General forum about Internet crime and the new Arizona Internet Safety Initiative.
The Arizona Internet Safety Initiative is an alliance of the Arizona Attorney General's Office, Arizona Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs, NetSmartz Workshop® and National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) to put specific emphasis on educating children in Arizona about Internet safety.
The forum also announced the successful implementation of the NetSmartz Internet safety program in Boys and Girls Clubs in Arizona and nationwide. The NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational resource from NCMEC and Boys &Girls Clubs of America (B&GCA) for children (ages 5-17), parents, educators, and law-enforcement that uses age-appropriate activities to teach children about the benefits and dangers of the Internet.
'We are very excited that Attorney General Goddard has chosen to incorporate the NetSmartz Workshop into his Internet Safety Initiative," said Rick Minicucci, President of the NetSmartz Workshop, a division of NCMEC. "Our goal is to support and enhance community Internet Safety efforts by providing educational and entertaining online activities for children of all ages."
The NetSmartz Workshop features animated characters like Clicky, Webster, and Nettie, who play interactive games with users to help them learn how to be safer online. The program was funded via a public-private partnership with the United States Congress and United States Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, NCMEC, and B&GCA. It is available to users at no charge at www.NetSmartz.org.
"It was important to find an Internet safety education program that was not only engaging, but cost effective and proven," said Goddard. Internet Safety…October 15, 2003…page two of two "Protecting our children from Internet predators and scam artists is a very serious issue, especially when many children are ahead of their parents in knowledge of computers and the Internet," Goddard said.
With Internet usage increasing among youth it is vital for kids to learn the best ways to avoid becoming a victim of an Internet crime, and who to go to if they are in trouble.
"As sophisticated as pre-teens and teens have become, many don't realize that the types of web sites they visit, the information they post about themselves, and the off-hand remarks they sometimes make can lead to trouble," said Goddard. "They don't always know that the personal information they leave on the Internet is an electronic footprint for online predators and thieves to use against them."
The Alliance of Arizona Boys and Girls Clubs is a non-profit organization that unites over 48 Boys and Girls Club sites throughout Arizona, including Indian reservations and military bases. Bill Bridwell, Chairman of the Alliance, said, "We have a proven program that makes a difference in protecting kids from internet crime. Now, in partnership with law enforcement leaders in Arizona, we can make an even bigger impact."
Since 1998, the Phoenix Police Department's Arizona Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force has conducted 680 investigations involving Internet sexual predators in Arizona.
According to a survey from the NCMEC based on interviews with youth between the ages of 10 and 17:
- approximately one in five received a sexual solicitation or approach over the Internet in one year
- one in thirty-three received an aggressive sexual solicitation – a solicitor who asked to meet them somewhere; called them on the telephone; sent them regular mail, money, or gifts
- one in four had an unwanted exposure to pornography in the last year
- one in seventeen was threatened or harassed
- less than 10% of sexual solicitations and only 3% of unwanted exposure episodes were reported to authorities such as a law-enforcement agency, an Internet Service Provider, or a hotline
- only 17% of youth and approximately 10% of parents could name a specific authority, such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, CyberTipline, or an Internet Service Provider, to which they could make a report, although more said they had "heard of" such places
NCMEC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. NCMEC's congressionally mandated CyberTipline, a reporting mechanism for child sexual exploitation, has handled more than 150,000 leads. Since its establishment in 1984, NCMEC has assisted law enforcement with more than 89,000 missing child cases, resulting in the recovery of more than 73,000 children.
For more information about the NetSmartz Workshop please contact Lisa Cullen at 703-837-6228 or visit www.NetSmartz.org and www.missingkids.com.


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What a fun and rainbow filled day this was! I absolutely fell in love with the reception decor…those fabric flowers certainly had a big impact!
Makeup: Merlene Joy
Hair: Ida Webster
Bride getting dressed at: Middedorp Manor
Venue: 301 Rozendal
Dress: Elonah's mom!!!
Suit: Marks & Spencer
Stationery: Elonah herself!!!
Flowers: Anneke from Daisy Floral Art
Videographer: Johan from Cape Town Wedding Videos
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Ofcom has ruled that the 30 January culinary swearfest Ramsay's Great British Nightmare - a two-parter which kicked off at 9pm - was in breach of the broadcasting code after racking up an impressive "115 instances of the most offensive language" in its first 40 minutes.
The watchdog received 51 complaints about the programme - which included choice vocab including "fuck", "fucking" and "fucked" peppered with the occasional "shit". One outraged viewer wrote: "The excessive use of bad language by Gordon Ramsay was just unreal and the abusive way in which he continually used it to speak to others, the use of the 'F' word once or twice maybe but it's continued used in almost every sentence was totally unnecessary. I know it was after 9.00 but there are limits…"
Ofcom considered whether the programme had breached Rule 2.3 of the Code, which states that offensive content must be justified by context.
Channel 4 stressed that the abuseathon had been preceded by a "strong language from the start and throughout" warning which "provides adult viewers with sufficient information to inform their viewing choice and to decide whether to permit any children to watch".
It further defended that Ramsay's Great British Nightmare boasted "unique characteristics which justified the high level of strong language that was included" and that "the use of strong language in this programme accorded with the likely expectations of the audience, was editorially justified, and did not offend the overwhelming majority of viewers."
In its ruling (pdf), Ofcom notes Channel 4's pre-show warning and accepts that "the vast majority of the audience comes to the programme with certain expectations."
However, it underlines the sheer weight of bad language in the episode, highlighting a particularly extravagant outburst "at approximately 21:30" when "a restaurant chef angrily berated his boss shouting the word 'fucking' at him 30 times in less than two minutes."
The watchdog continues: "The range of complaints made to Ofcom indicated that a number of regular viewers to the programme were shocked and offended by the combination of the sheer frequency of the offensive language and the way some of it was delivered."
It concludes that "the scale, frequency and way in which the most offensive language was delivered in the first two parts of this programme, went significantly beyond what could be reasonably anticipated by regular viewers - at this time of the evening – and resulted in a breach of the Code."
Channel 4 admitted it had "got it wrong" in the programme's scheduling. According to the BBC, a spokesman offered: "We respect that, given the strength of language in the first part of this two-hour special, the programme should have been scheduled later than 9pm."
Gordon Ramsay also offered his apologies via his spokesman, who said: "Great British Nightmare followed Gordon trying to save two restaurants in the most difficult predicaments. These extreme challenges gave rise to many heated exchanges in the double-length programme.
"But Gordon had no intention of causing offence and is sorry if Channel 4's scheduling of the programme upset some viewers." ®


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So I know this is probably a super basic question, but I'm new to Java so please be nice to me
I'm trying to create a method that creates and returns a String array, with many elements and the same String stored in all of the elements of my array. (Like say, if I wanted to return an array of 600 elements that stored of the String "hello world" in each one). I'd post the code that I have so far, but I really don't have anything substantial; all I've been able to do is create the method.
I'm sorry to bother everyone with such a simple question, but I've searched online and looked through my textbook, and haven't been able to find anything. Thanks!


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Yo no quiero Taco Bell.
Funny thing about Taco Bell's franchise in Oklahoma claiming it's gutting blue collar employee hours in order to avoid Obamacare's requirement that employees working an average of 30 hours a week or more must be provided health insurance. I called around, and the requirement doesn't kick in until 2014. So why is Taco Ball cutting employee hours now, a year early? Same question for Wendy's.
But it gets even odder. The company that owns the local Taco Bells seems to be saying that they still don't fully know what Obamacare (aka the Affordable Care Act) requires of them.
Treadwell Enterprises released the following statement Monday to News 9:
"Treadwell Enterprises, like most businesses, is still researching what the Affordable Care Act means to our operations. Regardless of the conclusion of our analysis, we will comply with this law, as we do all laws."
If the company is still analyzing how Obamacare affects their business, then why is the franchise owned by this company already cutting back employee hours in order to save money on something that not only reportedly hasn't even been implemented yet, but about which they haven't even reaching any "conclusions" yet?
The more these big brands like Wendy's and Taco Bell strike out against their blue collar employees supposedly because of an Obamacare provision that reportedly doesn't even apply to them yet, the more it sounds like these are Republican companies simply trying to save money by making a political statement about a Democratic program and Democratic President they don't like.
And I'm getting tired of hearing these parent companies tell us that they're not responsible for what their franchises do. You license them your good name, you're responsible for what they do under your name. Period.
It's time to write Taco Bell off along with Wendy's, unless both companies get their franchises in line. I go to both Taco Bell and Wendy's. But I wont in the future if it means financing Republican activists who are out to hurt their workers.
And this parent company of the Taco Bell in Oklahoma also runs a series of KFC's and Ruby Tuesdays in the state, so those brands are implicated in this as well, since KFC and Ruby Tuesday seem to think this company is a fine business to partner with.
PS Someone on Facebook just made a fascinating point: There are employees at Taco Bell and Wendy's who are touching our food and who don't have adequate health insurance, and thus adequate health care? And they're touching our food.
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Migraine Research Foundation Inc. via Crowdrise
March 20, 2012
BENEFITING: Migraine Research Foundation Inc.
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EVENT DATE: Nov 04, 2012
The mission of the Migraine Research Foundation is to assist sufferers by providing information and support and to end the debilitating pain of migraine by raising funds for innovative research to further the understanding of its causes, to develop improved treatment targets, and to find the cure.
Although 36 million Americans suffer the debilitating pain, migraine is still misunderstood, under-diagnosed and under-funded. Sufferers wage a constant battle with family, friends, and colleagues that don't take the crippling symptoms seriously. 14 million face chronic pain (15 or more days a month) and a life of disability. 10% of school-age children battle migraine, even infants. Women suffer at a rate three times greater than men. Every 10 seconds, someone goes to the emergency room with a headache or migraine. U.S. employers lose more than $13 billion a year from 113 million lost work days due to migraine.
Despite its major impact on society, businesses, and families, migraine research is severely underfunded. Many doctors are still under-informed or unsympathetic, and very few are specialists in the field.
Effective treatments, prevention, and a cure will only come from research into migraine's causes.
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A journalist was awoken by a hot news story yesterday: the realisation that his LG Electronics laptop had just exploded.
The so-far anonymous journalist had apparently put the laptop into sleep mode. Unfortunately, the device was not ready for bye-bye and instead blew itself sky high, belching smoke and flames.
The specific reason behind the explosion is still unknown, but the laptop did contain a lithium-ion battery from Korean chemicals company LG Chem Ltd.
A spokeswoman for LG Chem told Bloomberg.com that it has already asked a third party to investigate the matter. LG Electronics is also thought to be looking into the incident.
The news of yet another exploding laptop is bad news for the industry, which is only starting to put similar high-profile incidents behind it. In September last year a Dell laptop burst into flames in China, despite the PC giant earlier recalling 4.1m laptop batteries over fears that they could catch fire.
Toshiba also announced in June last year that a laptop battery pack made by Sony had self-immolated, although Toshiba decided to keep details of that blaze very quiet.®


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Design Mega Store : Sell Your Designs Concepts, Design Products and Design Services Online
Design Mega Store Is The Shopping Mall For Design. a Super-market, a Megastore For Design, More Like An Outlet; Designers and Design Studios Can Sell Their Products and Services Online. No Middleman Involved. Designers and Design Studios Can Sell Products
What is it? Design Mega Store is like a shopping mall for design. There are may stores from different designers, design agencies, design studios and design related companies and there is also your store.How can I sell? Register to Design Mega Store, get verified and open your store, fill your store with products and start selling. it is that easy. Design Mega Store does not take any comissions on your sales.What can I sell? Selling design and products is easy, but most importantly the Design Mega Store lets you to operate a real store where you can actually have many different type of design products, design concepts and design services.How do I create a store? Create a store by registering, uploading your logo and by posting your products. For each product you can enter price and checkout url, description, tags and a representative image.Why should I be verified? We follow the same strategy of shopping malls: we only allow high-end designers and design studios into the system to keep high the users' interests and make the website a pleasant experience, in an aesthetical sense also. How can I be verified? To get verified, follow the instructions on Design Mega Store. You will then need to pay the "Verification fee", that is similar to the rent of a shop. It is really worth it.How do I submit products? Submit products by uploading them to the Design Mega Store and enter some details such as product name, description, tags, price and checkout url. Click submit to see a preview and mark your listing as active.You have finished.Do I need advertisement? Design Mega Store already advertises its platform, but you can advertise you own store if you want. But most importantly, let people know that your store is opened.How to advertise? For further advertisement, post your store url to your social networks, link to your store from your website, add the store link to your favorites etc. Market it as you would market any website. How do people buy? Your customers will use the checkout buttons or pages that you specified for your products and they will pay using credit cards or other methods to your service of choice. Later you will be paid by these services.How do I get paid ? When submitting your product, you will specify a checkout url. For example, you can forward people to your online merchant account (such as Paypal) or to your virtual sales terminal or even to some other store.What is the checkout url? The checkout url is a link: it lets people pay you money, depending on your choice. For example you can use a paypal button page or you can link to a virtual point of sales terminal, or some other store page.Which services can I use ? You can use any payment service providers or your own solution. Some payment service providers are Paypal, Google Checkout, Money Bookers, Amazon Payments, etc. You can use thousands of services.Can I sell traditionally? Yes, you can forward your checkout URL to your webpage, where for example your clients order using your form or they could make a bank tranfer to you directly. You make invoices, send products or provide services.What is my benefit ? Why people open stores at shopping malls? Because they are more customers available. Join Design Mega Store to make use of the existing customer base, and derive benefit from increased visitors and checkouts.How will my store look like ?Can I link to other stores ? You can link to your other stores at different merchants ! for example, create a store at Etsy and link to it or create a store at Spreashirt and link to it, etc... YOu will have all these different products under the same store. Tips & Suggestions ? Contact us and we will help you set-up your unique store and will also give insights about how to monetize your design in various different ways. You can strart earning by today. Read our manual for store owners.How to get help ? Design Mega Store is happy to help you set-up your store and to add you first designs and to give insights and to teach you how to derive most our of your store and how to keep it updated. Just ocntact us.How can I learn more ? Check Design Mega Store website to learn more. Visit some stores and see how they work. Click on products to see how to write descriptions for your products, etc. Be curious and try to discover it.Exerpt:What is it? Design Mega Store is like a shopping mall for design. There are may stores from different designers, design agencies, design studios and design related companies and there is also your store.How can I sell? Register to Design Mega Store, get verified and open your store, fill your store with products and start selling. it is that easy. Design Mega Store does not take any comissions on your sales.What can I sell? Selling design and products is easy, but most importantly the Design ..
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"If somebody's husband is cheating on them, she would know it." – Camille Grammer #FamousLastWords.
On an awesome scale of 1 – 10, I would say last night's episode of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills was about a 9. On an insanity scale, maybe a 20. But after watching the 'Dinner From Hell' episode, I'm thoroughly convinced that Camille Grammer is an evil genius. I mean, how else can we explain her ability to find someone more obnoxious, more delusional and more despicable than she is? Sitting next to the medium nut job aka Allison Dubois almost made her seem human and not like the monster she is. Something tells me Bravo is calling up Allison as I write this, trying to sign her up for the next season of the Real Housewives of NYC.
With that said, let's get right to the recap! The episode begins with a cutesy useless scene of Lisa and her hubby going for a drive. Moving right along to Camille and Taylor having lunch. Camille reveals she hasn't hung out with most of her costars since the NYC drama and tells Taylor she is planning a dinner get together for all the ladies. Camille reveals she's "cautiously optimistic" about the dinner, you know, because she's an innocent little victim and has zero parts in any of the drama that has taken place.


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Explore Stirling and see the amazing William Wallace Monument or travel to Fife and experience the Abbey and Abbot House of Dunfermline. Discover the magical highlands and its tales and let you go with the spirit of Brigadoon.
Perfect for 'days-out' trips from Glasgow or Edinburgh, the BritRail Central Scotland Pass is the best way to finally visit and enjoy your trip in Scotland.


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"Phaser: Enabling Phased Array Signal Processing on Commodity Wi-Fi Access Points", Proceedings of the 20th annual international conference on Mobile computing and networking: ACM, pp. 153–164, 2014.
"FlexCore: Massively Parallel and Flexible Processing for Large MIMO Access Points", 14th USENIX Symposium on Networked Systems Design and Implementation: USENIX Association, 2017. FlexCore-nsdi17-final.pdf (1.44 MB)
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"Towards Programming the Radio Environment with Large Arrays of Inexpensive Antennas", 16th USENIX Symposium on Networked Systems Design and Implementation: USENIX Association, 2019. LAIA_NSDI19_final.pdf (1015.82 KB)
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Presumably, Cabranes, a New Havenite, didn't feel like taking a chance on burning to death due to incompetent New Haven firemen.
Tuesday live update: Orrin Hatch is asking some tough questions about the Cabranes scandal, to which Sotomayor is not replying well, but now Sen. Hatch is rambling off into a speech instead of following up with tougher questions, and now has given up. And now it's time for lunch. Man, the action is just non-stop!
Anyway, I then had to go out and couldn't catch the thrill-packed conclusion of Tuesday hearings, so did anything interesting happen?
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Matahari hotel and restaurant, its a simple and budget small hotel located in Labuan Bajo, close to beach at central of town in west Flores Island – Indonesia.
The hotel is clean, next to Nirwana restaurant and has spectacular view of sunset from your balcony, its totally great place to stay on small budget.
Hotel building provide restaurant on the top floor while on first and second floor for rooms area, all room overlooking to the beach.
Each room same facilities like wall fan, mosquito net, western toilet, shower, table and chair.
Mosquito nets are provided and needed. Fairly dingy but good airflow and nice lower deck for sunset watching.
Room & Rates
- Standard Room : Rp. 250.000/night/single or double including breakfast. Standard room only with fan
- Deluxe Room : Rp. 350.000/night/single or double including breakfast. Room with Air condition and shower
High and peak season apply from July 01-September 15 and December 01-January 15 with extra charge Rp. 50.000/night/room


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Both low and high temperatures influence the sealing performance. At low temperatures, the sealing lip loses its elasticity and becomes hard and brittle. Sealing efficiency decreases and the seal becomes more susceptible to mechanical damage.
For applications where temperatures are continuously high, special high-temperature lip materials should be used, for example, PTFE or the SKF fluoro rubber material, SKF Duralife.
Friction, circumferential speed, viscosity of the medium being sealed as well as the specific heat transfer along the shaft influence the temperature at the sealing position and the temperature between the lip and lubricant film on the counterface. High temperatures generally lead to a breakdown of the lubricant film, resulting in insufficient lubrication, one of the most common causes of premature seal failure.
The static sealing ability between the outside diameter of the seal and the housing bore may also be affected if these components are made of different materials with significantly different coefficients of expansion and shrinkage.
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DETROIT (AP) — Big discounts helped keep U.S. auto sales sizzling in July.
General Motors, Ford, Nissan and Chrysler all reported big gains as the major automakers reported July sales Friday.
Industry sales were expected to rise 5 percent to 1.4 million, according to J.D. Power and Associates. That would make it the best July for the industry since 2006.
Generous summer discounts helped boost sales, said Jesse Toprak, the chief analyst at the car shopping site Cars.com. Toprak said the average price buyers paid fell 4 percent in July, while incentives were up 8 percent – or $216 per vehicle – over last July.
Automakers typically use summer discounts to clear out their lots before vehicles from the new model year start arriving in the fall.
According to Toprak, incentives averaged $2,774 per vehicle, their highest level since August 2010. He said Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Toyota and Volkswagen boosted incentives the most.
Chrysler's U.S. sales jumped 20 percent for the month on strong demand for the Ram pickup, while Ford's were up 10 percent on big gains for the Escape and Explorer SUVs.
GM's sales rose 9 percent on strong demand for its new large SUVs.
Nissan's sales rose 11 percent. Sales of the electric Leaf increased 62 percent to 3,019, a record July for the car. The car went on sale in 2010.


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Are you close to Millenia mall area? Moving in the area and looking for a tennis player. Prefer singles but doubles is fine too. I am casual yet competitive player.
Welcome Shelley! This is a fun place, let me know if you have any questions...Enjoy!
Shelly, Happy Saturday! I used to live in Naples, FL and I moving back to Florida I am so excited! I am looking for someone to play tennis with. Anyways, I hope to hear from you and I hope you have a great day.
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Outlook Video Jun 2013 Eppisode
Yes, come join us for music and dancing by performers and Djs on Two Stages; we will have the Monopoly Game available both days, Participate in the Health & Wellness bingo game by visiting and finding out about better health options. The Youth Zone will be larger than ever to accommodate for more interactive fun with peers. Into Leather? We have that too … but ONLY on Sunday.
The 38th San Jose Annual PRIDE Celebration is here on August 17 and 18 from noon to 7 p.m. at the San Jose Discovery Meadow Park. Get your tickets today at http://sanjosepride.com/ticket/index.html
Unfortunately we will not have the chalk art aspect (mentioned in the interview) at this year's festival. Instead we will have Live Art being painted by artists from The Arsenal supply store (Located on The Alameda)


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AMACO – Cone 5/6 - PC-53 Ancient Jasper Cone 6
Product Description
AMACO PC-53 Potter's Choice Ancient Jasper
AMACO Potter's Choice glazes have rapidly become one of our most popular lines for potters schools and hobbyists. These glazes are the perfect choice for those who want a reliable line of mid-fire cone 6 glazes that mimmic Cone 10 reduction in a Cone 6 electric kiln.
- Mimic the look of Cone 10 reduction at Cone 6 oxidation (electric)
- Availble in pints or gallons for brushing and 25lb pails dry for dipping
- All colors are designed for layering so an almost infinite number of combinations is possible
- Compatible with virtually any Cone 6 clay bodies
- Most colors are certified AP Non-Toxic and food safe (see individual color pages or glaze label for specific color information)
- Well tested and reliable
|The ACMI AP (Approved Product) Seal shows that the product is certified to be safe for use by children grades K-6. Potential misuses of the product (such as ingesting the material) are taken into account.
Dinnerware Safe glazes contain no lead or raw cadmium bearing ingredients.
Note: In order for glazes to be dinnerware safe, they must be fired to recommended firing temperature. Glaze products are not suitable for ingestion or inhalation.
SPRAYING/AIRBRUSHING: Make sure to use only AP Non-Toxic sprayable glazes for spraying and take the necessary ventilation precautions. We recommend the use of a respirator mask that is suitable for mist and dust when spraying glazes.
For more information on safe glaze spraying take a look at this page from Amaco
Liquid Brushing Directions
DIRECTIONS: Shake well before use. Thin with water and AMACO® Gum Solution if needed. Apply 3 coats of glaze to Cone 04 bisque. (Let the glaze dry between coats.) Glaze fire to Cone 5-6.
Ancient Jasper benefits from a heavier application—it needs thickness to promote the floating of the iron. This glaze will produce reds on all clay bodies, although iron bearing clay bodies will produce the widest range of float colors. No special cooling cycles or soaks are needed. (Soaking will actually diminish the reds.) This glaze is also great to use when layering with other AMACO® Potter's Choice glazes.
PC-53 Ancient Jasper exudes the beauty and tones of ancient rock. Deep red tones, purples, yellows, browns, and black all intermingle in this glaze. Textural pieces allow Ancient Jasper to break up into a rainbow of rich tones which look like a combination of many different glazes.
Dry Dipping Directions and Warning
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS: Do not produce dust. Wear a NIOSH approved mask for dust or mist. Do not empty glaze powder into another container. Add water gradually into the bucket, stirring slowly. The glaze level will drop in the bucket as you mix in the water, allowing for more water additions until a creamy consistency is achieved. To insure a homogenous mixture, use a glaze mixer attached to a hand drill. Mix for at least half an hour. Although every glaze formula will have its own special water requirements, a basic recipe is to add 3 1/3 gallons of water to 25 pounds of dry glaze. Add a little more water if needed. One pound of AMACO® dry glaze will make approximately one pint of liquid glaze. Try not to let the glaze become thinner than needed, since the lower the viscosity, the greater the chance that heavy glaze particles will settle out. AMACO® glazes have a sufficient suspending agent to prevent settling unless an excessive amount of water is added. Store prepared glazes in their own airtight buckets.
DIRECTIONS: Stir well before using. If it is too thick, add some water very cautiously until it has the consistency of thin cream (dipping consistency). Dip the Cone 04 (1940°F, 1060°C) bisque fired piece into the glaze, lift it out and turn it over, allowing the excess glaze to pour out. The glaze will stop running as soon as it is lifted out of the bucket. Application is uniform and there is no waiting for it to drip or dry. Fire to witness Cone 5-6.
Request Material Safety Data Sheets when using in manufacturing. Tableware producers must test all finished ware to establish dinnerware status, due to possible variations in firing temperature and contamination.
WARNING: This product contains a material known to the State of California to cause cancer.
PC-53 Ancient Jasper is an "Artistic Float Glaze". These glazes need a certain thickness to float materials to the top surface of the glaze. This creates interest where the glaze pools in texture or drips. (If the glaze is applied too thinly, the glaze will not be able to float. The end result will be flat and probably an incorrect color) The tiles show the float developing as the glaze is applied more heavily. Float makes these glazes perfect for layering.
Layering with PC-53 Ancient Jasper
A layering chart is not yet available for PC53.
PC-53 Ancient Jasper Temperature/Color Variation at Cone 10
This chip shows how PC-53 Ancient Jasper looks when fired to Cone 10 on AMACO® 38-M White Stoneware Clay. Please note: this glaze has not been tested for dinnerware safety at Cone 10. Tableware producers must have all finished ware tested and approved as safe for dinnerware through a certified laboratory.
Download the AMACO Potters Choice Glaze Catalog
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Download the AMACO Potters Choice Application Guide
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