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When you travel 60 hours with your Crabtot from one country to another, you think of all the refugess in the world...moms carrying children from North to South Korea, children hiding on boats from Cuba, families walking from Zimbabwe to South Africa...and you think to yourself: MY STORY IS WORSE.
Because you are a narcissist. And Crabmommy be your name.
Okay, so my story is not worse. But it is bad. I challenge you not to think it is one of the baddest tot-in-transit stories you have ever read. It is, in fact, so bad, that I have decided to blog about it twice. One version appears here. And the other version appears here. And yes the posts are long. Because it was a long, long trek home from South Africa to the US and many, many things went madly, badly wrong. And if you read what I have to say, you will see how ghastly and ruinous this trek was for the Crabmommy. And even the reading experience itself will likely be ghastly and ruinous. Which is why I have put incentives in, encouraging you to read on. Finish my tale, leave me your response and two lucky readers will receive:
a) a gently used red travel pillow
or b) an egg of Silly Putty. Because that stuff is the best child-amusement object you could possibly pack into your carry-on.
As I sit here n my purple robe, still recovering from the ordeal weeks after it has happened (it has taken me this long to even think about re-experiencing this hellacious trip online), I ask you to refill your cup, steel yourself, and relive my journey with me. Will it be hard going? Oh yes indeedy it will. But remember: there's a travel pillow in it for you! And an egg of Silly Putty with your name on it!
Saturday: After a three hour trip to Johannesburg and a 2 hour wait, Crabtot and I take a 19-hour flight to DC. But no, this is not the hell whereof of I speak. This is a piece of cake. This is easy peasy putty putts. Crabtot and I spend hours with Silly Putty. We bead our pants off. We color with invisible ink. We paint with water onto magic paper books that turn pink and blue and orange. We play with remote controls. And while Crabtot did, loudly, in the silent darkness of the cabin ask me how babies got into stomachs, the leg of the journey I most dreaded went without a hitch.
Sunday: Arrive in DC. Problems begin. Where is my door-checked stroller? "Ma'am, just wait here" (how is it Americans pronounce Ma'am like a foul four-letter word instead of a polite form of address?). Ma'am waits. 30, 40minutes pass and no stroller. I am about to miss my connection to Denver so I leave, Crabtot arcing in my arms. Luckily, an angel from customs finds me and brings me my stroller. We make the flight with minutes to spare.
Denver: I don't mean to insult my Denver readers, but what is that joke of a new airport? Those white cones that shoot up into the sky and look like a series of futuristic bras belonging to Madonna. But more important, where are the airport hotels? Oh, that would be a good half hour away by bus. But why do I need a hotel? The answer starts with what should have been the final leg, from Denver to Crabtown. Crabtot and I are flying solo and Crabhubby will be meeting us, a fact that is sending Crabtot into apoplectic delight as we approach the Crab valley. This is the promised reward for being such a good travlet—this and a bag of jellybeans.
Except that touchdown doesn't happen. What should be a 1-hour flight turns into a 5-hour flight that never makes its destination. Weather diverts our plane through uber-macro-turbulence (GAH! REVOLTING!) to a small Mormony town in Idaho where we proceed to sit on the airport tarmac and wait out some arctic winds. We ascend once more into turbulence, attempt Crabtown touchdown one more time, and are told that we must return to Denver.
Denver again: this is hour 48. I have had 4 hours of sleep. I beg the flight crew to help me as I foresee an airport full of disgruntled passengers all waiting to rebook tickets in what now has become clear is the blizzard ot the season. Crabtot begins a most justifiable meltdown. And I am told that, while there is a half-mile long long of angry people awaiting ticketing agents, no one will advance me to the front of the line.
Denver, still: I wait in the line. For 5 minutes. Crabtot is hungry and delirious with exhaustion. I ask a ticketing agent if she could let me in the line on account of the 48 hours for Crabtot, and the 4 hours of sleep for Crabmommy. No pity. This Denverian trollop tells me if I want to jump the line I must ask people personally. So I do. A compassionate gentleman lets me in the line. Another begins to shout: "If I have a small kid can I also jump the line?" I try to explain the length of the trip and the circumstances attending. He tells me he doesn't give a rat's bum. And then the Crabmommy starts to snuffle. Women swarm around me. Mothers bearing snacks. "That little thing called a penis, it just gets in the way of compassion sometimes," says a woman fiercely.
I'm sorry, readers At this point I find it too taxing to complete my story. And since I did complete it over at Cookie magazine, might I redirect you—in the spirit of diversion (a theme neatly encapsulated by the preceding paragraph) —to another zone?
If you can't bear to finish the story (who can blame you? the narrative arc is so tedious—no actual movement from a to b, in fact nothing but circuitous re-routings back to dang Denver) then I can't blame you. "Denver Airport Again" does not fascinating reading make, especially when you and your offspring are half-dead and hence entirely unable to partake of the Denverian delights that I am quite certain await in the city proper. Okay, so maybe I am not certain. Anyhoo. Skipping ahead, yes, we made it out of there. We did manage to escape, barely, from the Madonna Bra Airport the following day, but only after much tribulation.
And we never made it to Crabtown. But we did make it to Utah. Where we took refuge from a great big wanker of a blizzard at my mother-in-law's. Many days passed before Crabhubby could drive the 5 hours from Crabtown and fetch us. But drive down he eventually did. And he managed to do this only *just* before I almost converted to Mormonism.
As many of you know, I like to make fun of Mormons. But one thing the people of the Angel Moroni know how to do is run a good airport. Want your plane to land in hardcore snow? Go to Salt Lake City. Do not go to Denver. I might add that on this my very last flight into Salt Lake City, I was so tired and delirious and excited to imagine getting out of planes after 60 hours of travel, that I actually made friends some Mormon fellow passengers. One, an ob-gyn gave me a spiel about the US having a declining population. And briefly, I thought, in my half-crazed state that maybe I should listen to this highly pleasant and as always, always good-looking disciple of Joseph Smith and have another child to serve my adopted country.
And then, dear God, I thought about traveling with two of them. And while the tabernacle of Nephi might say unto ye, come forth and multiply and polygamize, and while landing in Utah seemed suddenly the finest thing that had ever happened to me, I resisted the call of the mighty Mo-mo religion.
It was close. But I escaped, my atheism and one-child-only religions intact. Ish.
Monday, February 11, 2008
The Far-Too-Frequent Flyers: Or, Things to Do in Denver When You're Half Dead
When you travel 60 hours with your Crabtot from one country to another, you think of all the refugess in the world...moms carrying children from North to South Korea, children hiding on boats from Cuba, families walking from Zimbabwe to South Africa...and you think to yourself: MY STORY IS WORSE.
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Although I have never had such a traumatic flight like that, still I totally feel your pain. It seems that the airline industry (unfortunately not just United) as well as the general traveling population has become anti-family. I don't understand it and I don't see any good out of such rude, inconsiderate behavior. Families- especially those with small children (not to mention parents traveling solo) SHOULD receive "perks" and should not be made to feel guilty for receiving them. It's amazing that these rude childless travelers want the kids to be quiet happy angles but aren't willing to do anything to help assure that they be that way. Yay for the women who understood your situation and actually stood up for you and were helpful. Now if someone could just sock it to the airlines so that they would take notice- if they don't change I don't see the culture of the ugly travelers changing on its own. YOU GO Crabmommy- you deserve an award for daring to make such a long journey and surviving to talk about it!!
- February 11, 2008 at 2:11 PM
- jwoods said...
Argh, that sounds like the worst trip ever. I haven't had anything near as bad, but I can say this: when my husband and I were planning our trip to China to bring home our daughter, he (a superb road warrior and air traveler on business) had the genius idea to bring my mom.
Turns out, she is a baby whisperer. Good thing, too, since our trip home went from a 26-hour marathon to a 3-day ordeal (thanks a chain of disasters including a missed flight and lost tickets) and she saved the day. On the worst leg of the trip, my mom rocked and crooned softly to our 13-month-old and it was like magic.
But I was surprised at how many people have just zero sympathy for exhausted parents and their kids. Kindness of strangers? A rare and wondrous thing.
- February 11, 2008 at 7:58 PM
- Crabmommy said...
Anonymous, thank you for your kind words.The Crabmommy so appreciates your input and I wuite agree with you, we need to 'scok it to the airlines." maybe we moms should amrch or something!!!
Julia, how right you are that a grandma can make all the diffs. I had both husband and mother-in-law on the way out to S. Africa, and that was brilliant. Unfortunately I wanted to stay longer than they could...and the extra days of solo time in my home country without all of the extra family I brought out were, quite frankly, worth the Denver nightmare, hideous as it was.
- February 12, 2008 at 7:27 AM
- Alexis said...
Oooh, I knew I shouldn't have read that FIVE DAYS BEFORE I TAKE MY BABY ON A TRIP TO EUROPE! I can only hope that since she is only five weeks old she'll just sleep through the whole thing.
That is truly the worst air travel story I have heard. I am very grateful I booked American instead of United (they're the only two with direct flights to Brussels!)
What your story lacks in narrative progression, it more than makes up for in existential angst--very postmodern! ;)
- February 12, 2008 at 11:04 AM
- Crabmommy said...
Fret not! I think most of us would agree... new babies are so much easier on a plane. For starters, they sleep more. For seconds they are portable (ask the airline to give you a BASSINET and bulkhead seat--for overseas trips, they will literally hook a bassinet onto the front end of the seating and it is FABULOUS!) Also, if you are nursing that sure helps. All in all, they are more portable, less alert and generally much easier to travel with...so good for you for flying now while it is still easy. That said, even my horror story won't stop me from traveling. You just ahve to do it and horribe as it might be, it always ends. Eventually. Good luck!
- February 12, 2008 at 11:23 AM
- Crabmommy said...
whoops--and sorry I dropped the "A" off your name, Alexis!
- February 12, 2008 at 11:24 AM
- LizLSB said...
Definitely qualifies for a "worst trip ever." I'm never rude to people traveling with small children; however, your story did make me glad again that my kids are no longer tots, crab or otherwise. When you travel with teens, you can stick headphones in their ears, cellphones or PSPs in their hands, and life is grand.
- February 12, 2008 at 12:12 PM
- Jennifer said...
I thank God, yes I believe in God and coincidentally I am a Mormon, I thank Him three times over that I have never once had to travel with my children. I am single-handedly trying to repopulate the earth with my five plus one in the oven and thankfully we have all of our family living within an hours drive. We have vacationed with the children but because of our large brood, we don't fly...we drive. I totally sympathize with you and your plight. How can people be so rude and uncaring? I don't understand. I would have carried you and Crabtot to the front of the line myself. (Actually, would have enlisted the help of my 5. They come in handy that way.) Thanks for sharing your story. It was funny to read and I'm glad it's over. Just stay here for a while. Don't go anywhere. BTW, have you ever read the book, "Cheaper by the Dozen?" It contains a very hilarious chapter about a mother traveling by train across the country with several of her children. You should read. It's funny.
- February 12, 2008 at 4:12 PM
- Leann I Am said...
What a nightmare! At least you lived to talk about it...even if just BARELY! I'm going to Cookie to read the rest right now!
- February 12, 2008 at 4:28 PM
- tonypark said...
Phew. Right now. I'm glad I don't have kids or a stroller. (Mrs Blog and I are far too self-absorbed to have children).
We did have a similar tale of airline, woe, though. Do you know it took two hours for us to get a drink on the Qantas flight from Joburg to Sydney?
I am kind to mothers and tots on flights, though, and have a gift for stopping (most) children crying.
If I am seated near a screamer I catch the child's eye and then pretend to pick my nose by placing my bended knuckle to my nostril. They're usually fascinated into silence.
- February 12, 2008 at 5:16 PM
- crabmommy said...
Could you really be a Mormon and be so NICE TO THE CRABMOMMY? You're a good sport, considering I make sport out of Mormonism on this very blog.
On to the kids: you people are definitely much more long-suffering than I. How is it you can manage life with 6 kids? And why not just...adopt -- overpopulation and all. Curious here.
Thanks for your compassionate words re. my ordeal. Yes, I have only one...but I always act like I have 5! In your shoes I would never leave my bedroom! ha!
- February 12, 2008 at 5:40 PM
- Jennifer said...
Dear Crabmommy,
Mormons are quite easy to make sport of. We are so quirky and take ourselves so seriously. I, for one, do not take myself seriously. I do take my beliefs seriously but I don't find that I am caught up in the extra Mormon "culture" that goes on around me. Does that make sense? My BFF is an ex-Mormon athiest and I will love her until death. Actully, for eternity for me and for her, til her body is in the ground.
As far as having children, you seemed to have two questions. First, I don't know how I do it. After three, it gets easier. The older ones learn how to help and pitch in. My husband is a big help. I have family close by. I want to do it more than anything else in the whole world. I love it but it is hard as hell and I don't recommend it for everyone.
Second, I don't worry about myself overpopulating the earth. :) I can see your point, how can I sit with my big fat pregnant belly and 5 children while there are probably millions of children needing homes? I can't give you a satisfactory answer. I do my best to take care of my corner of the world and make it a better place. I donate time and resources to charitable causes. I am certainly not blind to the plight of millions of children around the world who go without basic things like food, clothing, love, etc... What little I do is not enough...could never be enough. But, I don't feel guilty. I provide for my children and their existence is not taking away food from other children. Governments failure to properly use resources is. Sorry if my answer is offensive or unsatisfactory.
Keep up the good writing. I enjoy it.
- February 12, 2008 at 6:09 PM
- Crabmommy said...
I think you're a swell girl. I've made no secret of the fact that I think Mormonism is wacky, what with th magic underwear and the Nauvoo plots and whatnot...and I poke fun at your religion on this very crabby site. Yet you haven't sunk any claws into me -- and believe me, people have done so for far less offense. I think you do great credit to Mormonism itself for being light about the serious. Mormonism aside, any mom who has still has a sense of humor after 5 kids and counting is practically a saint. (Can they canonize you? *wink*) You are officially my second Mormon-mom friend on this site. I'm glad to have you here. Cheers!
- February 12, 2008 at 7:37 PM
- Daisy said...
What a trip! What an adventure -- not! Oh, that sounds ridiculously awful. My daughter would call it "epic," her word of the week. Crabtot was a gem to make it through the long leg of the trip, and you're right, was justified in melting down at the appropriate moment. Thank goodness for the kindness of strangers -- and family, too.
- February 13, 2008 at 11:46 AM
- Matter Of Fact Mommy said...
wow, a nice mormom! ;p totally kidding. i have enjoyed reading all of these responses... crabmom, i have to fly to boston for a baby shower in april and i may have to bring a kid with me... do i bring the one who travels for free, or the one whose seat i have to pay for. yup. the free one.
- February 13, 2008 at 2:28 PM
- skape7 said...
Oh my God, that's horrendous! My only trip that comes close was the flight back from by grandad's funeral when Miss T was about 18 months old. Miss T wanted to go and look at the distant shops in the airport "Shops! Mummy! SHOPS!!" But I had said no very firmly and told her we couldn't because we were just about to board the plane. Which we were until it got DELAYED. But don't move an inch, folks, because we could ask you to board at ANYTIME. A whoppingly, huge, screaming tantrum ensued because we weren't going to the SHOPS and we weren't going to the PLANE EITHER, thus curing my brother (whom I was travelling with) of ever having children. I think it cured most of the childless people in the airport too. Upside was Miss T wore herself out so much with the writhing and the head spinning and the screaming in tongues that when we finally got on the plane she fell asleep on take off and slept the entire trip home. Thank God or she might not have made it that far.
Crabmommy, I don't know how you did it.
- February 13, 2008 at 11:05 PM
I am a former flight attendant, and I know how to travel, and I am one of those people who would know how to travel even if I weren't a flight atttendant. I was traveling with my almost two years old daughter and a one month old who was breastfeeding. And my almost two year old was fine on the tarmack for the first hour or so. But then she started to scream. Before the take off! We could not feed her, soothe her, or give her enough bendaryl to stop. No coloring book, Barney, nothing was helping. Passengers eyed us as if we were any less affected by the incessant crying. And there were a few remarks tossed out. When we arrived at the end of the day, at home, we rolled down the windows of the car for the hour or so car ride home because it was so bad. She screamed until she went to sleep. Ear infection. I would have paid money to have not had that experience. LOL
- February 14, 2008 at 5:20 AM
- Crabmommy said...
Post-script: after complaining to United, they sent me and Crabtot each a $250 voucher...toward travel on ANOTHER UA flight! The horror continues...
- February 26, 2008 at 7:46 AM
I love your blog and am a fellow SA Mommy, who coincedentally lives in Denver with the Madonna bra airport. I will be taking the very same trip in just a couple weeks, however I will be travelling via JFK on a midnight flight (which is sure to go over grand) and will have to spend the entire day in New York before leaving on my daunting 18 hour flight to Jo'burg. This will be done with a 9 month old and an almost 3 year old and of course the hubby. I did it with my daughter when she was 9 months and it was smooth sailing, this time however, bags are packed and a little extra baggage called two year old attitude will be coming along this time around. I'm excited and terrified all at the same time. But in true laid back South African style I hope to keep my cool and make it through somewhat sane. I loved the story and I hope that I won't be able to relate :) Let's hope this time SAA doesn't run out of water...and god forbid...beer!
- February 26, 2008 at 8:35 AM
- Crabmommy said...
Leigh, wishing you all the best luck! I suspect once you leave Madonna's bra behind you things will improve.
- February 26, 2008 at 8:42 AM


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I love bailing on any unsettlement in my aura.
You will know it within your energy...seen any signs tonight?
I've seen 3 with the 3rd being my warning of placement or tedious familiarity in French dé·jà vu.
I watch everything these days with open eyes.
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Cleansing the first chakra before casting this spell. ALWAYS.
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I've just added the following comment under the above blog (it awaits moderation so will not yet be visible to others):
A few minutes ago I sent the following email to YEC blogger Tim Gilleand (it is his blog of 25 October which contained the illustration which you highlight above, and you have just commented there):
http://gracesalt.wordpress.com/2013/10/ ... /#comments
Tim (Gilleand)
Agnophilo (blogger)
I've tried to add the following comment under this blog post:
http://gracesalt.wordpress.com/2013/10/ ... /#comments
But I keep getting a nonsense message (not from Grace with Salt)
saying that my Facebook login has 'expired'.
By coincidence, this has just appeared online (I listened from 13 minutes in):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWsoColt ... e=youtu.be
YEC Ian Juby refers to a paper by YEC Jeffrey Tomkins in the non-peer
reviewed (except by fellow YECs) Answers Research Journal. He claims
that the telomere found somewhere near the middle of human chromosome 2
(an extra centromere in effect) is not a telomere but part of a
functional gene viz "a functional DNA binding domain inside the first
intron of the DDX11L2 regulatory RNA helicase gene".
This is the rather lengthy and technical paper in question:
http://www.answersingenesis.org/article ... ome-fusion
I have only fully read the Abstract; I would also have scrutinised the
sources quoted in Tomkins' footnotes but in fact all he provides is a
load of references that are not linked to specific comments in his
text. Not particularly helpful.
For what it's worth, there is some discussion of Juby and Tomkins
Juby's diagrams somewhat confusingly imply, following the sequencing
of the chimp genome (since the Ken Miller video was filmed), that two
'chimp' chromosomes fused in our genome. Scientists say our ancestral
chromosomes in the human lineage 2A and 2B fused – sometime after
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evolution addressed Tomkins' recent claims? (2) Has Tomkins attempted
to get his dramatic claims published in any peer reviewed science
journal or merely disseminated them in a journal that is mostly read by
biblical creationists?
I cannot find an email address for Agnophilo. Thus I am posting the contents of this email here:
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As soon as Thanksgiving is over, Christmas anything is fair game! That means Frank Sinatra Christmas, eggnog, hanging lights, and crafts. I don't have much time these days (thanks to everyone continuing to support my shop!) but I try to make something new every Christmas. This year I made a quick, like an hour quick, advent calendar for Christmas. We don't celebrate Advent but I thought it would be nice for him to have a candy or toy to open every day until Christmas. When he gets older, I may write him a little note to him about all the things I love about him, but right now candy and toys suffice. I just stuck some foam core board to the wall, below the shelves where he can reach.
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10 Classic Game Console Mods
In an effort to appeal to the educational side of computing, the major game console makers of the 19
By technical measures, there is a fine line between PC and game console. After all, just about every console released since 1976 is a special-purpose personal computer designed for playing game software.
In a time when computers were an expensive and scarce commodity—I speak of the late 1970s—it seemed a monumental waste to own a perfectly good computer (a game console) and not be able to use it for more functional computing tasks like programming, word processing, databases, and the like. People were also fixated on printing things; in the un-networked 70s and 80s, any information you produced with a computer was only truly useful if you printed it out on paper.
That sentiment led to a common marketing promise among game console makers of the time that their machines' computing power would not go to waste on entertainment alone. After all, what parent wouldn't feel good about buying a game console that promised to one day metamorphose into a powerful educational computer that could help Johnny with his homework?
Around that time, at least five major console manufacturers announced computer add-on units to unlock the untapped CPU power lurking beneath each console's sculpted plastic exteriors.
Below are 10 game consoles that could be turned into fully programmable general-purpose PCs using commercial add-on hardware. While most hail from the 1970s and 80s, you may encounter a more recent surprise that channels the same educational spirit found in its forebearers.
(Editor's Note: This story was originally published on Dec. 11, 2011.)


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Applies to all activities and guidelines for operations performed by the Floorhand. The Floorhand is primarily responsible for performing various manual labor tasks throughout the rig site, including: rig up and down activities, general equipment repairs and maintenance on rig components, conduct assigned activities on the rig floor, assist the Derrickman with mud-mixing duties, and other various duties. The Floorhand is responsible for performing these duties in a safe and efficient manner under the direct supervision of the driller or the assistant driller. This job description shall be reviewed as needed.
Performs rig up, down, and operating activities for 12-16 hours per day, for 7-20 consecutive days. This includes the operating of the tongs, slips and spinner hawk to connect and disconnect drilling pipe, tubular and drilling bits or tools, and checking hoist lines and ropes for SALA blocks.
Performs 'nippling up or nippling down' of the blowout preventer system. This includes the monitoring and operation of the shakers.
Assist the Derrickman with mud-mixing duties. This includes assisting within the mud pit, mud pump and chemical sack.
Performs general repairs and maintenance on major and minor rig components.
Responsible for housekeeping activities on the drilling rig which includes at a minimum washing, chipping and painting.
Performs emergency procedures as needed.
Other tasks may be assigned as needed.
Ensure the safety and quality of the work performed on rig components.
A valid Driver's License is required, and must have reliable vehicle for transportation to and from the rig locations.
Must be able to read, write and speak English.
Previous physical labor experience required or as deemed sufficient by Management.
High school education or equivalent is preferred but not required.
Must be able to lift, move or carry up to 100 pounds. Regularly required to walk and climb stairs up to 30' high.
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Additionally, EDF Renewable Energy has acquired the remaining 49% it did not own of the wind farm from US developer Cielo Energy.
Construction is set for June with the aim of brining the project online by mid-summer 2014. When complete it will have 87 GE 1.85MW turbines.
The project will be among the first to be connected to the Competitive Renewable Energy Zones (Crez) transmission line.
Speaking about the deal, Tristan Grimbert, president and CEO of EDF Renewable Energy, said: "In 2011, we determined to enter the Texas market with Spinning Spur I, and are pleased to build upon this success and increase our investment in Oldham County."
One of the investors in Spinning Spur I is Google, which expanded its wind power portfolio with the $200 million purchase of an equity stake in the wind farm in January.
Spinning Spur I will use Siemens 2.3MW turbines.


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Description of Research in the McManaman Laboratory
Mechanisms of lipid droplet synthesisLipid droplets (LDs) are metabolically active sites of lipid accumulation that form in the cytoplasm of cells of almost all tissues of eukaryotic organisms. In most cell types LDs are considered to be temporary storage sites of triacylglycerol and cholesterol esters. However, elevated LD accumulation occurs in adipose cells and other cells specialized for lipid storage or synthesis such as steroidogenic cells in reproductive tracts and mammary epithelial cells. Importantly elevated LD formation is implicated in many diseases involving abnormalities in lipid metabolism, including atherosclerosis, type II diabetes, cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure and obesity. Our proteomic studies (see Figure) have shown that a primary protein component of LDs from liver and lactating mammary glands is adipophilin (Wu et al, 2000). We have found that adipophilin (ADPH) plays an important role in regulating LD accumulation in differentiating mammary epithelial cells and several cell culture models. Structure-function studies by our laboratory have shown that specific domains within the ADPH molecule are responsible for targeting it to LDs and for regulating LD accumulation (McManaman et al, 2003). Our current efforts are focused on how ADPH functions in the assembly and secretion of LDs. These investigations utilize molecular approaches in combination with fluorescence and electron microscopy and proteomics in cell culture and in vivo models.
Mechanisms of lipid droplet secretion.Our studies have also linked ADPH to the secretion of LDs by mammary epithelial cells (McManaman et al, 2002). We have developed a model of milk lipid secretion in which ADPH functions to dock LD with the xanthine oxidase/butyrophilin complexes at the apical plasma membrane during milk secretion. We are currently investigating the nature of the interactions between these proteins and how such interactions function to regulate lipid droplet secretion using ADPH knockout mice and adenoviral vectors to alter gene expression in mammary epithelial cells in vivo.
Role of the unfolded protein response (UPR) in regulating mammary epithelial cell apoptosis.A third area of research focuses on understanding the role of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress in the initiation of mammary epithelial cell apoptosis at the end of lactation. Our studies indicate that ER stress, triggered by accumulation of proteins within the ER, activates extrusion and apoptosis of mammary epithelial cells. We are focused on identifying the cellular mechanisms controlling ER stress activation and induction of apoptosis in mammary epithelial cells using in vivo and cell culture models.
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Building Codes for Residential Exterior Wall Insulation
When designing and building an exterior wall using spray foam insulation you need to take into account code related to:
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Local codes based on IRC 2009: Section N1102.1
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Spray Foam Code
Local codes based on IRC 2009: Section R316
Local codes based on IRC 2012: Section R316
Building Thermal Envelope Code
Local codes based on IRC 2009: Section N1102
Local codes based on IRC 2012: Section N1102
To find out which code your local code is based on, go to http://bcap-ocean.org/code-status-residential.
Do I Need a Thermal Barrier?
In an occupied space, you need a thermal barrier adjacent to either low density or medium density foam - this could be ½ inch gypsum board, or a code-prescribed barrier per R316.4, depending on the spray foam section of your local code. See each Icynene spray foam product to check which paint-on or spray-on thermal barriers can be used.
If the space is unoccupied, you don't need a thermal barrier.
Do I Need an Ignition Barrier?
In an unoccupied space, you need an ignition barrier adjacent to either low density or medium density foam - this could be an intumescent paint, or from the list in R316.5.3, depending on the spray foam section of your local code. See each Icynene spray foam product to check which paint-on or spray-on ignition barriers can be used.
Do I Need a Vapor Barrier?
This depends on your local code requirements; it's affected by climate and the elements in the building envelope.
What R-value* Do I Need?
This depends on your local building thermal envelope code requirements.
ICC code allows Icynene spray foam insulation to be installed with less than the prescriptive minimum R-value* and still meet the intent of the code.
Compliance based on simulated energy performance requires that a proposed residence (proposed design) be shown to have an annual energy cost that is less than or equal to the annual energy cost of the standard reference design that is based on the minimum prescriptive standard. When the air tightness of the building envelope is factored into the computer calculations, the building will require less R-value* than the prescriptive level mandates. Typically the R-value* can be reduced by 20-25%, depending on the code version that is being used. Icynene may be able to help with REM/Design analysis.
2006 IECC Chapter 4 Section 404.3 - Performance-Based Compliance
2009 / 2012 IRC N1105 - Performance-Based Compliance
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Contact Icynene Customer Service at 1-800-758-7325 or email firstname.lastname@example.com for more detailed help to find answers on these code requirements for your project. Many factors affect code requirements for a project, and we'd be happy to find the right expert to discuss your situation and local codes.
* R means resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating power. Compare insulation R-values before you buy. There are other factors to consider. The amount of insulation you need depends mainly on the climate you live in. Also, your fuel savings from insulation will depend upon the climate, the type and size of your house, the amount of insulation already in your house, and your fuel use patterns and family size. If you buy too much insulation, it will cost you more than what you'll save on fuel. To get the marked R-value, it is essential that this insulation be installed properly.


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Faculty Spotlight Articles
Keysight's "Faculty Spotlight" highlights university customers and featuring their innovative faculty programs that use Keysight test equipment in their classroom and research. Over the course of the year, the Faculty Spotlight will include a limited number of education customers and recognize their work on Keysight's Educator's Corner web page.
Dr. Gang Feng
Villanova Professor and Students "Bang Heads" for Nanotechnology Research
Dr. Gang Feng, Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Villanova University, is using advanced materials measurement technology to understand concussions, energy storage, and more. Dr. Feng leads the Nano-Bio-Mechanical Characterization Lab where the focus is on understanding the mechanical behavior of nanomaterials, biomaterials, and biosystems through experimental techniques and theoretical modeling. Characterizing and understanding the mechanical behavior of nanomaterials and how nanostructured composites can be reinforced has exciting potential.
April 4, 2017
Dr. Patrick Fay
University of Notre Dame Strikes a Balance Between Research and Teaching
The Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame has the best of both worlds. The department has well-equipped classrooms for teaching the engineers of tomorrow. In addition, they are participating in some exciting research, leading the way for future breakthroughs in the areas of communications, high speed applications, and security.
May 15, 2016
Dr. Jose Martinez Lorenzo
Northeastern University Researchers are paving the way for novel safety mechanisms for counter terrorism and healthcare screening
Northeastern has been sharpening its research focus with multiple research centers throughout the University. One of these, the Awareness and Localization of Explosives-Related Threats (ALERT), is investigating the use of advanced wave propagation techniques to detect explosive threats at safe standoff distances.
February 20, 2016
University of Leeds Professors Ian Robertson, Chair in Microwave and Millimetre Wave Circuits and Head of School
University of Leeds Professors John Cunningham, Chair of Nanoelectronics and Director of the Institute of Microwaves and Photonics
University of Leeds Showcases Two Engineering Research Labs
Globally renowned for their teaching and research, Leeds is one of the leading electronic and electrical engineering schools in the UK. In addition to an excellent academic program for undergraduate and graduate level students, Leeds is the home to world-class research labs that receive regular visitors from abroad from both academia and industry. Close links with industry ensure that the university is responsive to the needs of both research and teaching. Two notable activities at Leeds include the high frequency and terahertz electronics research and the National Facility for Innovative Robotic Systems.
February 5, 2015
Dr. Ken Golden
Dr. Cynthia Furse
University of Utah Goes to Extremes to Investigate the Characteristics of Polar Ice
Professors Ken Golden and Cynthia Furse and colleagues from the University of Utah are studying sea ice in the Arctic and Antarctic Polar Regions to understand what variables should be measured to better understand climate change and determine why ice loss in those regions has been worse than expected. "Just as meteorologists have excellent models for predicting the weather, we need models for predicting how climate is changing," notes Furse. Professor Golden has been to the Polar Regions seventeen times and is developing mathematical models to predict how sea ice is impacted by global warming.
December 1, 2014
Dean, Marcelo Marques - left
Engineering Students in Brazil Learn with Hands-on Projects
Brazil's INATEL (Instituto Nacional de Telecomunicações) inspires and challenges its electrical engineering (EE) students by giving them a real-world design challenges - along with some friendly competition with their fellow classmates. This university in southwest Brazil supports students with industry partnerships and state-of-the-art test equipment such as the Keysight Fieldfox RF analyzer, and a highly-regarded curriculum.
October 28, 2014
Dr. Steven Leeb
MIT Lives Up to its Motto: Mind and Hand
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has a strong history of providing quality electrical engineering education dating back to 1902. During its storied history, faculty and students have made major lasting research contributions, some of which have opened up entire new fields of study. That proud tradition continues today in MIT's Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), the largest engineering department at MIT, graduating over 400 students each year.
September 18, 2014
Rédha Kassi
Telecommunications test-bench serves the needs of both academic research and industry
This academic platform offers advanced scientific equipment for the development of new radio modules and communication systems, up to the millimeter wave range. Well suited for wireless ad hoc or mixed radio-fiber networks for smart objects and sensors towards the Internet of Things, the platform provides a large facility for temporal, frequency or vector analysis, design and characterization of innovative analog or digital communication systems up to 110 GHz. The Telecom Platform targets the generation and analysis of complex signals (UWB, OFDM, CDMA, QAM, etc.) and standards to demonstrate new concepts for wireless communications. These features allow users, as engineers and researchers, to accomplish their technological projects in the field of telecommunications.
July 9, 2014
Jianqiang Wu
Students use interactive flash for remote access at Harbin Institute of Technology
Program generates student interest in Electrical Engineering using an interactive flash tool and allows for remote access to engineering test equipment -- so they can study electrical engineering (EE) when it's convenient for them. The labs also provide a mechanism for professors to monitor students' progress and track results.
March 3, 2014
Dr. Alexander Ganago
Students See the Music at the University of Michigan
Helping non-EE students learn and retain their EE lessons, these unique Lab experiments engage the senses of sight and hearing. In his Labs, students listen to sounds, observe their spectra, and determine their own range of hearing. In the lab, they play notes on instruments and use the Keysight DSOX2012A oscilloscope to measure both the waveforms and the spectra, while listening to these sounds. Students can play their favorite music and observe its waveforms and spectra on the Keysight oscilloscope. These experiments do not replace the "standard" EE measurements but rather add a new dimension to the student learning.
November 18, 2013
Dr. C.M. Markan
Dayalbagh University in India develops ON-DEMAND Remote Laboratories
A unique virtual lab methodology was developed by a team, headed by Dr. C.M. Markan, Department of Physics & Computer Science, Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Agra). Their implementation utilizes a 'one-second-per-lab' batch mode approach to solve the problem of managing a large number of students trying to access a given test setup.
May 20, 2013
Dr. Vikram Jandhyala
Keysight's FieldFox Analyzers: Redefining RF Education
On March 6, the University of Washington's Department of Electrical Engineering unveiled a new RF and microwave teaching laboratory specifically developed around FieldFox, with its compactness, portability, and all-in-one design. The unveiling was hosted by Dr. Judith Ramey, with Professor Vikram Jandhyala, chair of the University of Washington's department of electrical engineering, and Dan Dunn, general manager of Keysight's handheld and low-cost network analysis division, formally dedicating the laboratory to the advancement of RF learning opportunities for students.
April 23, 2013
Dr. Dennis Derickson
Students "Learn by Doing" at Cal Poly
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is using a "Learn by Doing" approach to providing their students with a host of opportunities to test their classroom knowledge in real-world settings. The Cal Poly Electrical Engineering department lives up to that teaching philosophy every day. "We use a lab-intensive curriculum which, based on an informal survey, offers more hands-on labs than any other EE program I have visited," states Dr. Dennis Derickson, Electrical Engineering Department Chair.
April 15, 2013
Dr. Gianluca Lazzi
Artificial Retina Research at the University of Utah Provides Hope for the Blind
Exciting new research is being done by the University of Utah which could help to restore or provide partial vision to those affected by eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and retinitis pigmentosa. Working in a collaborative effort with a team from the University of Southern California and North Carolina State University, Dr. Gianluca Lazzi is contributing to the solution with research in the areas of electromagnetic propagation, neurostimulation, and thermal and electromagnetic safety assessment.
January 30, 2013
Dr. Yacob Astatke
Morgan State Strives to Make Engineering Education More Accessible
Dr. Yacob Astatke grew up in Ethiopia. Without sufficient local access to a technical education, he moved to America to complete his engineering degrees. He has a vision to make electrical engineering education available to students. Such effort would benefit students who lack the ability to travel for their education and those in remote geographies.
October 22, 2012
Dr. Stephen Ralph &
Georgia Tech Advances Technology through Industry Collaborations
127 years ago, the founders of the Georgia Institute of Technology set out on a mission to create an academic environment with an ambitious set of goals, one of which was to support the economic growth of the community. Today that commitment is being met, in part, through the technical work of the Georgia Electronic Design Center (GEDC), a cross-disciplinary electronics and photonics design center.
October 1, 2012
Mr. Siddharth Deliwala
Keysight Test Equipment Hits the Ivy League
When Peter Detkin graduated from the University of Pennsylvania's Moore School of Electrical Engineering in 1982, he probably had no idea that he would eventually help so many students there. Mr. Detkin is now the co-founder and vice-chairman at Intellectual Ventures, but he also serves on the Board of Overseers for the University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering and Applied Science, where he has provided significant support for the Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering's (ESE) principle teaching laboratory, the Detkin Lab.
August 27, 2012
Dr. Magdy Iskander
University of Hawaii using Keysight Equipment for Patient Monitoring Research
The Hawaii Center for Advanced Communications (HCAC) at the University of Hawaii (Manoa) is working with microwave instrumentation from Keysight Technologies to develop new applications in healthcare and remote patient monitoring.
July 23, 2012
Dr. Francisco Palomera
Keysight and ITESM (Mexico) Collaborate to Prepare Students for Careers in Industry
ITESM is partnering with Keysight Technologies to offer a unique certification program. The curriculum trains students in subjects that are in high demand by hiring corporations in the engineering sector. ITESM is also the authorized training center for the Keysight Certification Program in Mexico.
June 26, 2012
Dr. Guru Subramanyam
Celebrating 100 Years of Excellence in Engineering Education and Research
The University of Dayton's undergraduate ECE program touts 5 fully functional laboratories. The labs are equipped with the latest test and measurement equipment from Keysight, setting a high standard for both classroom education and advanced research.
June 6, 2012
Dr. Elise Fear
Prototype in Alternative Breast Imaging Technique
University of Calgary team continue to work with Keysight for patient-friendly, inexpensive, and comfortable approach to breast imaging. Dr. Fear, an associate professor of electrical engineering in the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary, is performing research with this technology to prototype a new non-invasive solution for the detection of breast tumors.
April 24, 2012
Dr. Huseyin Arslan
The University of South Florida eases the learning curve for EE students using Keysight test solutions in a new wireless communications lab. The WCS lab has 3 benches with 2 stations each, allowing USF's EE department to put a total of 18 students through the program per semester, typically with a mix of 70% graduate and 30% undergraduate students.
April 2, 2012
Dr. Furrukh Khan
The Ohio State Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department is using popcorn and test equipment from Keysight Technologies to make a difference in the classroom for sophomore engineering students.
February 12, 2012
For more information about Keysight education, please visit Keysight Education Engineering Resources for researchers, educators, and students


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Winner of the 2012 Modding awards category: Favourite sub-mod or addon
Hi people we are creating a huge submod containing many small ones and a lot of new content.. Currently we have over 60 submods in this mod but more are coming every week. Our small team is currently also developing a lot new content to give you the ultimate TATW experience.
This is the second thread from MOS, our first thread reached 11655 posts and over 662.902 visits. Unfortunately i had to be deleted so that speed is maintained on the forum
If you want a nice introduction to MOS, here is a very nice Youtube campaign with the Dwarfs by Ethien
Official MOS v1.6.1 released!
This is an upgrade to MOS v1.50 and thus requires and existing working version of that mod to have been previously installed.
So, that means, install MOS v1.50 + MOS v1.60 + MOS v1.6.1.
Installation instructions by Elvenkind
LINK TO: INSTALLATION THREAD with pictures
1. While downloading files, be sure NOT TO USE THE INTERNET or do some multitasking on your PC, otherwise, you can get corrupted download!
2. Be sure to check the INSTALLATION PATHS PROPERLY, this is the first reason why your installation won`t work.
3. Do not download the files of submods into your M2TW folder!
Medieval 2 TW + Kingdoms base
WINDOWS 7, 8, and VISTA Users CHECK THIS FIRST!!! THIS IS THE FIRST STEP TO DO BEFORE INSTALLING THIRD AGE TW, AND ANY SUBMOD
NON STEAM, GOLD RETAIL, DVD\CD VERSIONS: for installing Third Age Total War
STEAM USERS: for installing Third Age Total War
More info for Third Age 3 can be found
MOS INSTALLATION - RUN CLEANER.bat AFTER EVERY INSTALLATION OR UPDATE
One mod to join them all!!
High Quality Sky Texture Project by Hereje
Various Unit Cards by Maltacus
Heirs of Isildur by Smoesville
Heroes 2.0 by Louis Lux
Animation Submod by Warman22
Interactive Gameplay Mod by Germanicu5
New music by Scout of Imladris
Heroes avoid bad traits by Caralampio
Sauron & The One Ring by Baron Samedi
Start with Arnor script by Baron Samedi
Faction symbols by Small Projects Mods
Free Ancillary Resource by Small Projects Mods
Event Video Mod by Small Projects Mods
Immortal Nazgul by Kai
Counter Invasions by Baron Samedi
The Elves Departure by Hero of the West & Baron Samedi
Lost Capital Events by Baron Samedi
Immortal Heroes by Baron Samedi
Real Alliances by TNZ
AUM by Agostinos
The Beacons of Gondor by Baron Samedi
The Reforging Concept Of Elvish Factions by Aikanar and Louis Lux
Faction heir Script by Small Projects Mods
Loading Screen and menu by Cedric37
Water 2.0 by Davide Cool
RR/RC by Point Blank
Arnor Reemergence mod by Zack Fair
Fred the Taxmen script by Fred Putz
Spawning Additional Units Submod 1.4.2 by Withwnar
Strong Mordor script by Fred Putz
Orcnose script by Fred Putz
Unique Buildings 2.0 by Axsnan
New rebel units by Alleycat and MOS
Dunland rises script by MOS
Voice pack by Kaisser1993
Legio Submod by Hero of the West
MOS EP by Minas Moth
Quotes submod 2.5.31 by Ngugi
Event Pictures submod by Ngugi
Total Diplomacy 1.8.3 by Withwnar
Message Icons by El Cid
Rhun Clansman Visual Upgrade by Yarrum
Dunedain Beastslayers by Louis Lux
Parts of FROME by Koultouras
RPG missions by MOS
Parts of OOG mod by the Gunbang team
AUI gold edition by Cedric37
Custom Battle Generals by HOTW
Campaign AI by Alreadyded
Total Effects Point Info v1.1 by Withwnar
DCI: Tôl Acharn by DCI team
ICS by Maestro Ugo
CRS by Maestro Ugo
Gondor Units by Taro M.
Additional Mercenary Mini-Mod (AMM) by Ngugi
ReallyBadAI 5.7 by Germanicu5
BAI Switcher 5.7 by Germanicu5
Parts of the Return of the King (RotK) mod by Kiliç Alì
3 tier road system by mike golf
Diplomacy and Invasion by Proximusj
New Rhudaur unit cards by Ministry
New settlements v2.0 by leo.civil.uefs
Improved Barrow-Downs mod v2.1 by Mank
Parts of dIRECTOR's Cut mod by dIRECTOR
New unit cards project by Nergor
Mordor's Call script by Jox25
Parts of the Unofficial patch v3.3 for TATW (including new custom settlement) by leo.civil.uefs
New map of Middle-earth by FireFreak111
Modified Carl the Taxman Money Script by Mank
Improved settlement upgrade cards by Fozzie
Submods previously included by MOS, now in TATW vanilla
Axe Throwing by Griffin 795
Crossbow Fix by Griffin 795
The Palantir by Theodotus I
Corsair Invasions by Archeon
Spiders of Mirkwood by Alreadyded and MOS
Sauron's Eye and the Mirror of Galadriel 1.3 by Withwnar
Many other new content, small improvements, tweaks and bugfixes
Active members
Hero of the West modleader/ Coder/ 2d artist/ Writer/ P.R.
Stylix Coder
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The explosion of the ship The Independenta
As the calendar showed the date was 15 November, 1979, around 05.20 in the morning, the people of Istanbul woke to an explosion the like of which had never been seen before.
The Romanian tanker Independenta ran into a Greek cargo ship right in front of Haydarpaşa Station at the entrance to the Bosphorus in Istanbul.
The ship exploded with a huge roar.
Due to the force of the explosion, many buildings in the city along the shore of the Bosphorus were damaged, and windows in people's homes were shattered.
The fire raged for days.
The sky turned red because of the flames.
The cloud of smoke that arose in the wake of the blast hung above Istanbul for days.
Our Prophet (saas) said in the hadiths, 1400 years ago, that this fire was a sign of the coming of Hazrat Mahdi (as).
When you see a fire from the East, expect to see the coming of one from the line of Muhammed (Hazrat Mahdi (as), such that people sleeping will wake in fear, those standing will collapse and those sitting will leap up.
I swear that A FIRE WILL ENFOLD YOU.
That flame is currently lying extinguished in a valley called BEREHUT. That flame will enfold people, though there is terrible suffering in it. That flame will burn and destroy people and their possessions. ITS HEAT AT NIGHT IS GREATER THAN ITS INTENSITY BY DAY. That flame WILL BECOME A TERRIBLE NOISE, by descending to the center of the Earth from above people's heads, just like lightning between the earth and sky .
According to the information provided in the hadith, this fire is an event that will take place in the days when Hazrat Mahdi (as) sets foot in Istanbul.
Newspaper reports about the explosion
Son Havadis: Romanian tanker explodes
Tercuman: Night turned into day
Istanbul Gazetesi: Istanbul burned
Tercuman: Windows shattered in thousands of houses
Aksam: Istanbul residents leap from their beds
Hergun: A black cloud smothers Istanbul
Hurriyet: A moment from hell
Cumhuriyet: The fire will go on
Milliyet: The danger is not over yet
Milli Gazete: Tragedy on the Bosphorus – 51 dead
Hurriyet: Allah protected us
Son Havadis: I saw people leap into the air during the explosion
Aksam: Istanbul wreathed in smoke
Turkiye: Tanker burning at full intensity
Yeniasya: Allah prevented a disaster
Hurriyet: People watched the blaze in fear
Turkiye: There may be new blasts
Turkiye: The cloud given off has poisoned the air
Son Havadis: The Romanian tanker will burn for45 days
The tanker erupted with a huge roar
The smoke lingered for days
We will find Hazrat Mahdi (as) beside a fire
51 people dead
Adnan Oktar extract
We will find Hazrat Mahdi (as) beside a fire. That is the portent. I mean it will be dense fire. A fire that will cover the sky and make people ask if it is already day. As described in the hadiths it was a noise like thunder and this fire continued with great explosions. The smoke was like mountains stretching for many kilometers. The hadiths refer to this. On the days of this fire, he says, "know that Hazrat Mahdi (as) has come to that blessed location." Look when you see that fire, when you hear that explosion, when you hear that noise like thunder. People asleep will be woken by the roar, he says. And when they rise they will wonder if it is already morning and will think that the Day of Reckoning has begun. We see exactly that when we look at the newspaper headlines. The hadiths and the headlines match one another exactly. The hadiths refer to people asking if morning has come, to a noise like thunder, to masses of clouds resembling mountains, to property being destroyed and some people losing their lives. Our Prophet (saas) says it will last 3 or 7 days, a long time. That is also in the hadiths, exactly. When that happens, he says, know that this person has come to that blessed place, Istanbul,
Extract from journalist Haluk özözlü
It was a Thursday morning, 15 November, 1979, I heard five blasts of a horn in my sleep. You can keep calm if you hear one, two or three blasts of a horn, but when I heard the fourth and fifth I knew that something bad was going to happen. We heard a noise, the like of which nobody had ever heard before. It was a gigantic blast. It was so huge that all the windows of all the houses over the Kabataş Wall, as far as the houses in Kadıköy and even as far away as Maçka and Beşiktaş were shattered. I immediately stepped onto the balcony. When I looked toward Haydarpaşa my first impression was that the sea was on fire. People who witnessed it but could not see what was happening said they though there had been an earthquake. Everyone leaped out of their beds. Nobody knew what had happened.
A newspaper photographer friend of mine had gone to the 9.15 showing at the As Cinema. They had just left at that time and when they stepped out from the dark interior of the cinema and saw that sudden light, they thought the Day of Reckoning had broken and some of them prostrated themselves on the ground. It was so bright. I cannot describe it any other way. I cannot say it was like this or that. Because no such thing had ever happened before. It was suddenly as bright as day. It was something totally unexpected. It was like a sudden flare going off and the whole sky was lit up.
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Pentagon seeks 'big code' for 'big data'
A military and national security establishment increasingly dependent on "big data" analysis and technology risks "potentially crippling security violations" from outdated and inadequate software, according to a recently released Pentagon document.
The Pentagon's high-tech research arm, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), is creating a program it calls Mining and Understanding Software Enclaves (MUSE) to improve the quality of the military's software. It wants to develop "big code" software packages capable of managing information without distorting it or collapsing under the weight of the large data sets, the so-called big data, that is at the heart of the Obama administration's technology programs.
"As computing devices have become more pervasive in our daily lives, the software systems that control them have become increasingly more complex and sophisticated," said the special notice DARPA issued this week.
"The goal of the MUSE program is to realize foundational advances in the way software is built, debugged, verified, maintained and understood," the DARPA notice said.
The administration has repeatedly emphasized the need to master big data, including:
• A December 2011 cybersecurity research and development plan that relies on analyzing large data sets to improve the security of the nation's computer networks.
• A March 2012 Pentagon announcement that it is spending at least $250 million a year on various big data initiatives across the Defense Department. "We are within sight of a new generation of systems that understand and interpret the real world with computer speed, computer precision and human agility," said the letter from Zachary Lemnios, assistant secretary of Defense for research and engineering. "These systems will be central to helping our commanders and analysts make sense of the huge volumes of data our military sensors collect at speeds 100X faster than today."
• DARPA announced in March 2012 its XDATA program, which is aimed at mining huge data sets, because "warfighters' missions now rely on a virtual net of sensors and communications systems for battlefield awareness more than at any time in history."
• A July 2013 plan for the upcoming 2015 budget from White House Budget Director Sylvia Mathews Burwell and John Holdren, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, directed federal agencies to "give priority to investments that address the challenges of, and tap the opportunities afforded by, the Big Data revolution — the fast-growing volume of large and complex collections of digital data-to advance agency missions and further scientific discovery and innovation while providing appropriate privacy protections for personal data."
Various Pentagon big data initiatives include research by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency to track dangerous pathogens, a DARPA-directed plan to mine health data to track cancer cells, a combination of data mining and patent analysis to track "disruptive technologies" that could alter the future of military equipment and planning and counter-force programs to track the spread of weapons of mass destruction by DTRA.
All have been announced in the last three months.
Such data analysis depends on the quality of the software collecting and combing the information, the DARPA document said.
"Errors triggered during program execution can lead to potentially crippling security violations, unexpected runtime failure or unintended behavior, all of which can have profound negative consequences on economic productivity, reliability of mission-critical systems and correct operation of important and sensitive cyber-infrastructure," the DARPA notice said.
Military officials said they are using big data as much as possible, although they acknowledge the challenges in making sense of it.
"We're looking for needles within haystacks while trying to define what the needle is, in an era of declining resources and increasing threats," said David Shedd, deputy director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, at a conference last month.
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Budgets pass in all six school districts holding revotes
Voters in six school districts -- Manhasset, North Babylon, Baldwin, East Quogue, Sachem and South Country -- passed their school budgets a month after rejecting proposals to override the state cap on their tax levies.
North Babylon and Manhasset had been trying again to pierce their respective tax-cap limits, and their budgets. At least 60 percent of voters had to approve those budgets.
North Babylon's results are significant because the district offered the same budget voters had dismissed last month, but 64 percent of voters accepted it this time. Manhasset's tax-cap-overriding budget passed with nearly 72 percent of the votes.
Here are details for each district:
Baldwin 2,397 yes, 860 no. Budget of $118,251,507 means a 3.14 percent tax-levy increase, equal to the district's tax-cap limit. Approval needed by 50 percent of those voting.
East Quogue 698 yes, 261 no. Budget of $22,410,732 means a 2.45 percent tax-levy increase, just under the district's 2.46 percent tax-cap limit. Approval was needed by 50 percent of those voting.
Manhasset 3,706 yes, 1,451 no. Budget of $86,176,419 means a 1.97 percent tax-levy increase, exceeding the district's 0.15 percent tax-cap limit. Approval was needed by 60 percent of those voting.
North Babylon 2,369 yes, 1,334 no. Budget of $112,010,068 means a 3.4 percent tax-levy increase, exceeding the district's 2.65 percent tax-cap limit. Approval was needed by 60 percent of those voting.
Sachem 8,644 yes, 3,497 no. Budget of $286,936,993 means a 3.14 percent tax-levy increase, equal to the district's tax-cap limit. Passed by more than 71 percent of the voters. Approval was needed by 50 percent of voters.
South Country 2006 yes, 899 no. Budget of $118,727,666 means a 0.95 percent tax-levy increase, just within the district's 0.98 percent tax-cap limit. Received 69.05 percent approval. Approval was needed by 50 percent of those voting.
Any district where budgets are rejected a second time must go to a zero percent tax-levy increase -- usually called a contingency, or austerity, budget.
Tax-levy limits differ by district. While a 2 percent growth factor is used in calculating each district's tax cap, other factors, such as exemptions for school-renovation costs, mean that the tax-levy limit for individual districts varies widely.
"After the first vote in May, they rallied -- the parents, PTA, the whole community -- rallied behind" the budget, said North Babylon Superintendent Patricia Godek.
"The first time it failed because of complacency. This time they came out, 64 percent of the vote was yes. The full [vote] count was at least 1,100 more than the May election. It's overwhelming. I have to thank the people of North Babylon. The community was wonderful. I think we made history."
Manhasset Superintendent Charles Cardillo said earlier Tuesday afternoon that the polls had been busy.
"We are experiencing a large voter turnout," he said. "Hopefully, there seems to be an energized response to our revised budget and, hopefully, we will be able to achieve the 60 percent supermajority."
The Baldwin, East Quogue, Sachem and South Country districts all proposed spending plans with tax-levy increases that were equal to or less than their tax-cap limits. Budgets in those districts needed 50 percent approval of those voting.
In North Babylon, the district was asking for a 3.4 percent tax-levy increase, above its cap of 2.65 percent, the same level as the budget that failed on May 21. School taxes on the average single-family home would increase an estimated 3.88 percent, from $6,562.39 to $6,816.88.
The proposed $112,010,068 budget preserves all academics, athletics, fine and performing arts, and extracurricular activities. If rejected by voters, an austerity budget would mean elimination of all sports teams, including varsity and junior varsity, as well as the loss of all extracurricular activities, district officials have said.
A steady stream of residents voted at Belmont Elementary School Tuesday. Nancy Cusumano, 40, took photos of her 4-year-old twin sons, Matthew and Jason, at the entrance to the polling place. She supports the budget "for the future of my children," she said. She also is a fourth-grade teacher in the district.
But one longtime resident who declined to give his name disapproved of the revised spending plan.
"I am a senior citizen and the taxes keep going up and up," said the 76-year-old resident.
In Manhasset, the other district where the budget had to get 60 percent approval, voters approved a 2013-14 spending plan of $86,176,419. That means a 1.97 percent tax-levy increase, above the district's cap of 0.15 percent.
Budgets in Baldwin and Sachem both sought a 3.14 percent rise -- equal to their tax-levy limits -- and South Country sought a 0.95 percent increase, just below its 0.98 percent limit, officials said.
"I'm confident that the community is supporting this budget and that we'll be able to move ahead," South Country Superintendent Howard Koenig said earlier in the day.
Sachem faced the loss of 229 faculty and staff, and possible consolidation or closure of schools under the revised budget, the district has said.
East Quogue's spending plan asked for a 2.45 percent tax-levy increase, just below its 2.46 percent tax-levy limit.
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- Yield
- Serves 4 to 6 as a main course
- 1 whole head garlic
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper
- One 3- to 3 1/2-pound whole free-range chicken, cut in 8 serving pieces (2 breasts, 2 thighs, 2 wings, and 2 drumsticks, with bones and skin), thawed if frozen
- 6 medium red onions, about 2 pounds
- One 28- to 32-ounce can good-quality whole peeled tomatoes, drained
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- A good pinch of ground chile powder
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons old-fashioned Dijon mustard with whole mustard seeds (substitute 1/4 cup regular Dijon mustard)
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- 2. Peel the outer layers of skin from the head of garlic until you reach the individual cloves. Slice off the top of the head so the flesh of each clove is exposed. Put the head of garlic on a sheet of foil, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and close the foil into a pouch. Bake for 45 minutes, until the flesh of each clove is light brown and very soft when tested with the tip of a knife.
- 3. Once you've slipped the garlic into the oven, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven. Working in two batches, arrange the chicken in the pot, skin side down, in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 3 minutes on each side, until golden. (Be careful not to burn yourself with the sizzling chicken fat.)
- 4. While the chicken is browning, peel and quarter the onions. Set the meat aside on a plate and pour out the excess chicken fat. Put the onions in the pot and cook for 5 minutes, until softened, stirring regularly.
- 5. Add the tomatoes, thyme, bay leaves, and ground chile powder, and arrange the chicken over the vegetables. Pour in the wine and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 40 minutes, stirring from time to time to make sure the vegetables don't stick to the bottom.
- 6. Remove the garlic from the oven, open the pouch, and let stand until cool enough to handle. Squeeze the garlic out of each clove into a small bowl, and mash with a fork to form a paste. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Cover and set aside.
- 7. When the chicken is cooked, spoon the mustard in the pot and stir to blend into the sauce. Turn the heat up to medium-high and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring regularly, until the sauce is thick enough to cling to the meat. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning.
- 8. Cover and keep over low heat until ready to serve. Serve over rice or pasta (fish out the bay leaves, or simply tell your dining companions not to eat them), with garlic paste on the side. The stew and garlic can be prepared up to a day ahead, covered, and refrigerated. Reheat the stew over gentle heat, and bring the garlic paste to room temperature before serving. The leftover sauce from the stew is splendid on pasta.
Per serving: 121.4 calories, 41.2 calories from fat, 4.6g total fat, 1.1g saturated fat, 7.7 mg cholesterol, 271.7 mg sodium, 17.5g total carbs, 0.7g dietary fiber, 11.3g sugars, 3.0g protein
Nutritional analysis provided by TasteBook, using the USDA Nutrition Database
From Chocolate and Zucchini by Clotilde Dusoulier Copyright (c) 2007 by Clotilde Dusoulier Published by Broadway Books.
Clotilde Dusoulier lives in Montmartre. Her award-winning blog, Chocolate & Zucchini, was launched in 2003.


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The 24th Annual Shelby Spring Fling in Nashville, Indiana - SAAC Full O' Cruisin'
We Travel Back To Indiana For The Saac Spring Fling
Nashville, Indiana, 3 p.m., somewhere in Brown County State Park. As I pilot my natty little Focus out for a photo shoot (which I am marginally late for), I'm passed by a 289 AC Cobra-a real one-piloted by Joyce Yates, and this Cobra is followed by Mark Kulwik in his Gold '68 GT350. Other vintage Ford iron blows by to the point that my neck hurts when I get to my shoot location. Welcome to the Indiana Shelby American Automobile Club Spring Fling. Here you will see more of Shelby's wildlife in one place than you can shake a stick at.
The neck snapping isn't the only reason we're going back, though. There's something magical about hearing a GT350's exhaust note bouncing off the forest trees in a curvy, mountainous state park, and that something is simple: fun. To that fact, Yates and Company are genial hosts and really love their Ponies and snakes. Last year our trail did well-remarkably well-especially with the capable help of Mark, along with Dan Aiken, who steered us clear of some unfavorable traffic areas.
With 80-plus cars, the SAAC comes closest to matching the Mustangs Northwest group for sheer participation. Therefore, we decided that we wanted to have more fun and see if the SAAC folks can top last year's total.
|Questions About the Show?
|The 24th Annual Shelby Spring Fling
|May 18-20
| Brown County State Park,
Nashville, Indiana
| Joyce Yates
(812) 988-7146
Pony Trails
Jeff Ford (863) 644-0449
The Pony Trail 2001 and/or Mustang Monthly cannot be held responsible for any damage or injury that you might incur along the drive. Should you choose to follow us in our drive, you are solely responsible for what may occur to you or your car. We cannot know how many cars will attend and therefore cannot easily predict the times that we will reach our stops along the way. It is best-and the most fun-to join up at the start and run the trail from there.
The Route
Directions to the Starting Point:Head south on I-65 from Indy, then take exit 68. Head west on S.R. 46, and go to the covered bridge entrance for the Brown County Park on the left.Follow the signs to the lodge.
Directions for the Trail:
From the lodge we'll head down to the picnic area to queue up for the actual trail. From the park we'll head right onto S.R. 46. At I-65 we'll turn left and head north approximately 20 miles to exit 90, then turn right onto S.R. 44. We'll stay on S.R. 44 to Shelbyville, where we'll stop-just because its Shelbyville. We'll regroup on the east side of town after a 30 minute stop, then make the short run to I-74. At I-74 we'll turn southeast and run the interstate for about 18 miles to exit 134, where we'll get off and go down to Greenburg. We'll be there for about 30 minutes, then we'll regroup on the west side of town for the next leg of our trail. From Greenburg we'll head out on S.R. 46 and pass through Hartsville and Petersville. At Columbia we'll stop for lunch and spend 11/2 hours here. We will regroup on the west side near where U.S. Hwy. 31 and S.R. 11 intersects with S.R. 46. We'll jump on S.R.11 briefly before the homestretch on westbound S.R. 46. Whew! We hope the trail runs easier than the directions.
|The Trail
|Friday, May 18
|9:30 a.m.
|Starting Point:
|Abe Martin Lodge, Brown County State Park
|Ending Point:
|Abe Martin Lodge, Brown County State Park
Leaving Brown County State Park and the Abe Martin Lodge at around 9:00 a.m., we'll head east on State Road 46 to Interstate 65 north. We'll follow I-65 north to Franklin, where we'll pick up State Road 44 east to Shelbyville. Once we arrive at the square in Shelbyville, we'll be greeted by local dignitaries and stop for lunch and tours of the local surroundings, including the home of President William Henry Harrison. About 1:30 p.m., we'll head back west on SR 44 to I-65 south. At Ogleville, we'll pick up SR 58 going west. This will take us to Heltonville, home of Damon Bailey, Hoosier basketball legend. At Heltonville, we'll turn north on SR 135, through the scenic town of Story and into Nashville, where we'll turn west onto SR46 for the few blocks back to the park entrance.


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|Danka, Robert - Bob
|Villa, Joseph
Submitted to: Annals of the Entomological Society of America
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 12/13/2011
Publication Date: 5/7/2012
Citation: Harris, J.W., Danka, R.G., Villa, J.D. 2012. Changes in infestation, cell cap condition, and reproductive status of Varroa destructor (Mesostigmata: Varrroidae) in brood exposed to honey bees with Varroa sensitive hygiene. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 105(3):512-518.
Interpretive Summary: Honey bees have been bred for a heightened ability to remove pupae infested by varroa mites (Varroa destructor) from capped brood. This behavior is varroa sensitive hygiene, and these varroa-resistant bees are known as VSH bees. The current experiment was conducted to look for evidence of biased removal of bee pupae infested by mites with offspring (fertile mites) as compared to mites that did not reproduce (infertile mites). Combs of mite-infested brood were introduced into colonies of VSH bees and commercial control stocks for a 1-week period. Afterwards, brood cells (> 200) from each comb were carefully examined for the presence of mites and their offspring. Additionally, each brood cell cap was carefully categorized as normal or recapped. Normal cell caps had never been manipulated by hygienic bees, while recapped cells had caps that had been punctured by bees and then re-sealed with wax. A comparison of frequencies of fertile and infertile mites from normally capped brood cells between VSH bees and commercial controls could indicate which types of mites were removed during the experiment. The combs exposed to commercial controls had ten times more pupae with fertile mites in normally capped brood as did the hygienic VSH bees. They also had three times more pupae with infertile mites in normally capped brood as did the VSH bees. Together, these two findings suggest that hygienic VSH honey bees selectively removed or uncapped and recapped pupae that are infested by mites with offspring. This preference for pupae infested by mites with offspring suggests that the stimulus triggering hygiene is enhanced by the presence of mite offspring. If this stimulus could be identified, it might be possible to measure responses of worker bees to a specific odor, and such a method might be used to breed for VSH behavior in honey bees.
Technical Abstract: Honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) bred for Varroa sensitive hygiene (VSH) selectively remove pupae infested with Varroa destructor Anderson & Trueman from capped brood that is inserted into the nest. After one week, remaining brood cells tend to have been uncapped and recapped, and remaining mites are mostly infertile. A primary goal of this experiment was to compare the reproductive status of mites that remained in recapped and normally capped cells after a 1-week exposure to VSH and control colonies. Differences in distribution of fertile mites in normally capped brood cells between VSH bees and control bees may suggest that the stimulus for hygiene is related to reproduction by mites. Identification of stimuli triggering VSH behavior could be used to develop new bioassays for selective breeding of this important resistance mechanism. Combs of capped brood that were exposed to control bees had ten times more pupae with fertile mites in normally capped brood as did VSH bees (6.7% and 0.7%, respectively). They also had three times more pupae with infertile mites in normally capped brood than did VSH bees (1.4% and 0.5%, respectively). Thus, VSH bees targeted fertile mites by a 3:1 ratio by either removing or uncapping and recapping their host pupae. Biased removal of mite-infested pupae with fertile mites suggested that stimuli triggering VSH behavior were enhanced by the presence of mite offspring within the brood cell. This bias for fertile mites is not seen during experiments of short 3-hour duration. The differing results are discussed relative to a behavioral threshold model for hygienic behavior in honey bees in which different experimental protocols may reflect activities of honey bees having different sensitivities to pupae infested by fertile mites. Additionally, mortality of mite offspring was significantly higher in recapped cells than in normally capped cells and contributed to decreased reproduction by the mites.


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