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|National Register Properties in South Carolina
Cross Keys House, Union County (S.C. Hwy. 49, Cross Keys)
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Built 1812-14 by Barrum Bobo, a prosperous merchant of an influential Union County family, the Cross Keys House is a fine example of a Georgian Colonial in common bond brickwork. Located on a knoll, the tall house with two full stories plus attic and basement is an area landmark. The house features a gabled roof with identical pairs of end chimneys, a massive raised first-story portico, and beautiful carving in its wainscoting, molding, and mantel. Between each pair of end chimneys a date stone is placed beneath the gable. On one of these is carved the date of the house's completion (1814), original owner's initials (B.B.), and crossed keys thought to be the insignia of the builder. Located at the intersection of the Old Buncombe Road and Old Ninety-Six Road, the Cross Keys House, center of a large and prosperous plantation, provided a welcome stop for travelers. As early as 1809, a post office was established at Cross Keys under the supervision of George Gordon, the first postmaster. Two old milestones indicating the distance to Union and Columbia remain in front of the house as evidence of early highway system. Tradition supported by diaries hold that Jefferson Davis, his cabinet and military escort dined here on their flight from Richmond. Listed in the National Register June 24, 1971.
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NEW YORK — The stock market has reached another milestone.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index closed at a record high Thursday, beating the mark it set in October 2007, a year before the peak of the financial crisis.
The S&P rose six points to 1,569, a gain of 0.4 percent, beating its previous record by four points. The index is still shy of its all-time trading high of 1,576.
The Dow Jones industrial average, which beat its own 2007 record three weeks ago, rose 52 points, or 0.4 percent, to 14,578.
The Nasdaq composite rose 11, or 0.3 percent, to 3,267.
Nearly two stocks rose for every one that fell on the New York Stock Exchange.
Volume was relatively light at 3.2 billion shares. Markets will be closed for Good Friday.

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Screening Now You See Me 2
It was an unexpected treat to hear from @JCWeaver3PR via Twitter generously offering to send me and a +1 to the screening of the new Now You See Me movie at the Arden Fair UA Theater. Being a gentleman, I first rang my lovely girlfriend but, finding she was obligated that evening, happily called my old friend Joe who just happened to be in town.
It had been a bit since I had been to this particular theater and, remembering the layout completely backward, Joe and I parked on the diametric opposite side of the mall, giving ourselves a brisk half-mile walk to the movie theater. I could use the exercise, Joe, on the other hand, can do a backflip off of a slackline with flaming torches – The walk didn't seem to phase him.
Entering the theater, we found our contact, Ginny, the screening coordinator busily processing dozens of screening guests and, although she was swamped, she immediately found us an escort who led us to the taped off Press section of the theater.
Let me say that the Arden Fair UA Theater is quite nice. The seats are large, comfortable and partially recline. The sound was crisp and clear and the 4k video was crystal. I've read some poor reviews online regarding this facility and it must have been remodeled since, I thought the place was great.
After claiming a couple of seats we turned our attention to the guests around us and Joe was immediately interested in the straw hat of the fellow one row away and inquired about it. We were regaled with fascinating facts about the "Boater" hat and this particular antique chapeau by our new friend, Matías Bombal the host of "Matías Bombal's Hollywood". Matías, a distinctive and interesting fellow, introduced Joe and me to his friend and colleague, Matt Cummings of SandwichJohnFilms and they both graciously agreed to allow TheMagicBroadcast.com to broadcast our conversation about this screening, the Summer's movie offering and the current state of Hollywood Cinema. If you missed that broadcast live you can listen to the archive right here:
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The theater darkened, we took our seats and the film began.
Now You See Me 2 is a fast paced pseudo-action movie that revolves around four magicians known as "The Horseman" led, in secret by a fifth all working for a secret organization called "The Eye" who, with Robin Hood flare, rob from the wicked wealthy and give to the masses via ruthlessly clever magic trickery in flamboyant performances of prestidigitation. While I'll publish no spoilers in this article, I will say that there was a fair mix of what I'll call, "Actual Magic" and "Movie Magic" and I liked it a lot. The Cardistry was well played and the Movie Magic was exciting and, well, magical. Magicians who watch this film should not expect purity of Actual Magic and instead should enjoy the lively mix of mediums, CGI, sleight of hand and camera trickery that provides the glue that holds the story together. The acting was both impressive and disappointing as Daniel Radcliffe delivered a very convincing performance and Jesse Eisenberg, in contrast, was the same character he has been in all of his films…Jesse Eisenberg.
The bottom line on Now You See Me 2 is I enjoyed it immensely. It was fun, exciting, funny and magical if not a little campy and predictable. I recommend it to magicians and Muggles as well (nod to Radcliffe) and, with the stunning visual effects it contains, I recommend seeing this one in 4k on the big screen while you can.
Thank you JCWeaver3PR for the screening, Matías Bombal and Matt Cummings for the interview and to my old friend Joe Culpepper for the excellent company. Last, but not least, thank YOU for reading.


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Mitt Romney may have delivered a major gift to the Obama reelection campaign in some classist comments that he didn't know were being taped — and that he himself conceded Monday were "not elegantly stated" and "off-the-cuff."
A secret video recording that was leaked to the liberal magazine Mother Jones shows Romney making some enlightening statements about his candidacy. Chief among them is a claim that 47 percent of the electorate are victims who depend on the government for handouts. That portion of the electorate will vote for President Barack Obama regardless of what he does, so he won't try to win them, he is heard to say.
"There are 47 percent of the people who will vote for the president no matter what. All right, there are 47 percent who are with him, who are dependent upon government, who believe that they are victims, who believe the government has a responsibility to care for them, who believe that they are entitled to health care, to food, to housing, to you name it. That that's an entitlement. And the government should give it to them. And they will vote for this president no matter what.
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"And I mean the president starts off with 48, 49, 4--he starts off with a huge number. These are people who pay no income tax. Forty-seven percent of Americans pay no income tax. So our message of low taxes doesn't connect. So he'll be out there talking about tax cuts for the rich.
"I mean, that's what they sell ever (sic) four years. And so my job is not to worry about those people. I'll never convince them they should take personal responsibility and care for their lives. What I have to do is to convince the five to ten percent in the center that are independents, that are thoughtful, that look at voting one way or the other depending upon in some cases emotion, whether they like the guy or not."
The Obama campaign seized on the comments, which the source who shot the video told NBC News were made at a $50,000-a-plate fundraiser on May 17 at the home of private equity titan Marc Leder in Boca Raton, Fla.
"It's shocking that a candidate for President of the United States would go behind closed doors and declare to a group of wealthy donors that half the American people view themselves as 'victims,' entitled to handouts, and are unwilling to take 'personal responsibility' for their lives. It's hard to serve as president for all Americans when you've disdainfully written off half the nation," read a statement from Obama's campaign manager Jim Messina.
Romney scrambled to respond to the sudden scrutiny with a news conference Monday night.
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
"It's not elegantly stated, let me put it that way. I was speaking off-the-cuff in response to a question," he said, but he reiterated his belief that Obama's campaign relied upon voter dependency.
"Of course, I want to help all Americans, all Americans, have a bright and prosperous future," Romney said, and called for the release of the full video.
Those comments Monday night came after Romney's campaign issued a statement in reaction to the leak earlier in the day.
"Mitt Romney wants to help all Americans struggling in the Obama economy. As the governor has made clear all year, he is concerned about the growing number of people who are dependent on the federal government, including the record number of people who are on food stamps, nearly one in six Americans in poverty, and the 23 million Americans who are struggling to find work. Mitt Romney's plan creates 12 million new jobs in four years, grows the economy and moves Americans off of government dependency and into jobs," read a statement from Gail Gitcho, Romney's communications director.
Besides the remark that appeared to write off a minority of the country, the secretly recorded video includes other statements that could become troubling for Romney.
To be sure, Obama isn't immune from these sorts of off-the-cuff, behind-closed-door statements. During the 2008 campaign, Obama was overheard at a Pennsylvania fundraiser claiming that middle-class Americans from that region "cling to their guns and religion." Those comments have dogged him since he uttered them. Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan trotted those out at the Republican convention in Tampa.
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
Judging by the Obama campaign's rapid response to the fervor, however, they appear to have learned from 2008 about the damage such remarks can deal. Romney will likely have to defend these recorded remarks for weeks to come.


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Puppet Master (1989)
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Ninja 3: The Domination (1984)
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November 27, 2017
Enter the Ninja (1981)
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November 20, 2017
Lolita (1962)
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October 15, 2017
The Thing (1982)
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August 13, 2017
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July 23, 2017
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Scream 3 (2000)
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June 18, 2017
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Scream (1996)
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May 21, 2017
Paths of Glory (1957)
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April 25, 2017
The Wraith (1986)
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April 9, 2017
My Cousin Vinny (1992)
Meanwhile our podcast clock is ticking like this. J. and Nick review My Cousin Vinny.
March 16, 2017
The Killing (1956)
Airlines and luggage problems go hand in hand. J. and Kurt review Stanley Kubrick's The Killing.
February 24, 2017
Jaws the Revenge (1987)
The only rom com in history to feature a shark. J. and Nick head to warmer waters for Jaws the Revenge (1987).
January 26, 2017
Jaws 3 (1983)
Where was a killer whale when we finally needed one? J. and Nick seal the park from Jaws 3 (1983).
January 19, 2017
Jaws 2 (1978)
We didn't intend to go through this again but here we are. J. and Nick return for Jaws 2 (1978).
January 12, 2017
Jaws (1975)
It is time to get back in the water. J. and Nick review Jaws (1975).
January 5, 2017
Rogue One A Star Wars Story (2016)
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December 28, 2016
Krampus (2015)
Sometimes you get what you wish for and much more. J. and Nick unwrap Krampus.
December 17, 2016
Jack Frost (1997)
Nothing says holidays like a mutant killer snowman. J. Brian and Ron review Jack Frost.
December 8, 2016
Freddy vs. Jason (2003)
These series have been a little naughty but this is something much, much worse. J., Ron, and Brian bring #Shocktober16 to a close with Freddy vs. Jason.
October 28, 2016
A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)
Why are you screaming? We haven't even reviewed it yet! J. and Brian return for A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010).
October 25, 2016
Friday the 13th (2009)
Platinum Dunes clearly ignored the warning to leave Jason alone. J. and Ron take a return trip to Friday the 13th (2009).
October 21, 2016
Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1993)
So meta it will melt your face off! J. and Brian change the tune with Wes Craven's New Nightmare.
October 18, 2016
Jason X (2001)
Space really was this series' final frontier. J. and Ron blast off with Jason X.
October 14, 2016
Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991)
These may be Freddy's rules but it's our podcast! J. and Brian sift through the ashes of Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare.
October 11, 2016
Jason Goes To Hell: The Final Friday (1993)
Wonder what the toy is in the Jason Happy Meal? J. and Ron break the fingers of Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday.
October 7, 2016
A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989)
Pretty sure teenage pregnancy is scarier than Freddy. J. and Brian review A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child.
October 4, 2016
Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan(1989)
Worst senior trip ever. J. and Ron take a slow boat around Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan.
September 30, 2016
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988)
Mirror, mirror, on the wall - is this sequel worth it all? J. and Brian look deep into A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master.
September 27, 2016
Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988)
A podcast worth throwing a surprise party for. J. and Ron stir up Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood.
September 23, 2016
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)
Hypnocil can keep you from dreaming but can't fix that theme song. J. and Brian make the rounds of A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.
September 20, 2016
Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)
We sure got a strange idea of entertainment. J. and Ron review Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives.
September 16, 2016
A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)
And you thought your gym teacher was tough? J. and Brian run laps around A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge.
September 13, 2016
Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1984)
This new beginning comes from a much better beginning's end. J. and Ron review Friday the 13th: A New Beginning.
September 9, 2016
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
One, two, this series is coming for you. J. and Brian review A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984).
September 6, 2016
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)
The computer don't lie, folks. J. and Ron punch the buttons of Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter.
September 2, 2016
Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982)
A new dimension in podcast terror! J. and Ron come off the screen for Friday the 13th Part 3.
August 30, 2016
Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
No one warned us about this sequel. J. and Ron return to Crystal Lake for Friday the 13th Part 2.
August 26, 2016
Friday the 13th (1980)
When you've had a podcast as long as we have you'll do anything. J. and Ron make it happen and review Friday the 13th.
August 23, 2016
The Last House on the Left (1972)
The most violent nature documentary ever filmed. J., Brian, and Ron kick off Shocktober 2016 with The Last House on the Left (1972).
August 19, 2016
The Usual Suspects (1995)
This podcast will flip you. Flip you for real. J. and Kurt investigate The Usual Suspects.
June 16, 2016
Basic Instinct (1992)
What are you gonna do? Charge us with podcasting? J. and Nick review Basic Instinct.
June 1, 2016
Fatal Attraction (1987)
This movie won't be ignored! J. and Nick review Fatal Attraction.
May 18, 2016
Se7en (1995)
What's in the podcast box? J. and Kurt investigate David Fincher's Se7en.
May 4, 2016
Planet of Dinosaurs (1977)
Take a walk with us on the mild side. J. and Nick crash land through Planet of Dinosaurs.
April 8, 2016
Sphere (1998)
Too bad none of them dreamed of a marshmallow man underwater. J. and Nick examine Sphere.
March 10, 2016
Thinner (1996)
Gives a new meaning to humble pie. J. and Ron get a big helping of Thinner.
March 3, 2016
Twister (1996)
The "suck zone" is when the cheesy movie draws you in no matter what. J. and Nick get caught up in Twister.
February 26, 2016
Congo (1995)
When the movie is like this, every podcaster for 200 miles thinks he's Elvis Presley. J. and Nick review Congo.
February 18, 2016
The Relic (1997)
If more museums were like this, they wouldn't need grant funding. J. and Nick investigate The Relic.
February 11, 2016
The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014)
This podcast will never play in Texarkana! J. and Ron review The Town That Dreaded Sundown.
January 28, 2016
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015)
Forced nostalgia awakens and we love it! J. and Kurt review Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens.
January 6, 2016
Snowpiercer (2013)
We know what podcasts taste like and that cold ones taste the best. J. and Nick review Snowpiercer (2013).
April 30, 2015
The Dead Pool (1988)
If you want to podcast, you better know the rules, love. J. and Ron go Hollywood with The Dead Pool (1988).
April 23, 2015
Sudden Impact (1983)
Go ahead, make our podcast! J. and Ron prepare for Sudden Impact (1983).
April 17, 2015
The Enforcer (1976)
Before Cagney and Lacey it was Harry and Moore. J. and Ron review The Enforcer (1976).
April 13, 2015
Magnum Force (1973)
A podcaster has to know his limitations. J. and Ron push the limits with Magnum Force.
April 1, 2015
Dirty Harry (1971)
We are the podcast that gets every dirty movie that comes along. J. and Ron load up the 44 magnum for Dirty Harry.
March 25, 2015
Avenging Force (1986)
Your fight is our podcast! J. and Ron bring the heat of Avenging Force.
March 4, 2015
Invasion U.S.A. (1985)
American wasn't ready but we were. J. and Ron prepare for Invasion U.S.A.
February 26, 2015
The Refrigerator (1991)
This is why you pay for the extra warranty on appliances. J., Ron, and Brian prepare to nuke The Refridgerator.
February 19, 2015
After Last Season (2009)
You haven't been to this movie til you've been through this movie. J., Ron, and Brian adjust their chips for After Last Season.
January 23, 2015
The Room (2003)
This podcast is tearing us apart! J., Ron, and Brian have a talk in The Room.
January 16, 2015
Heat (1995)
The podcast you can feel coming around the corner. J., Kurt, and Ron review Heat.
January 9, 2015
Santa's Slay (2005)
Ho Ho Ho. It's time to spread some good ole holiday fear. J., Brian and Ron tackle Santa's Slay.
December 25, 2014
Tales From the Crypt Presents: Ritual (2002)
Watching this movie has the same effect as the voodoo powder. J.and Ron go tropical with Tales From the Crypt presents Ritual.
November 26, 2014
Tales From the Crypt Presents: Bordello of Blood (1996)
We're here for the Cunningham wake and the rock n roll church service. J. and Ron investigate Tales From the Crypt presents Bordello of Blood.
November 23, 2014
Tales From the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight (1995)
Podcasters aren't worth the flesh we're printed on. J. and Ron review Tales From the Crypt presents Demon Knight.
November 17, 2014
Leprechaun Origins (2014)
Definitely not worth the seven hour hike. J and Brian trudge through Leprechaun Origins.
November 1, 2014
Annabelle (2014)
Good thing it didn't come with a Kung Fu grip. J. and Ron get all dolled up for Annabelle.
October 29, 2014
The House of the Devil (2009)
The devil is in the details and the pizza. J. and Ron order up the supreme for The House of the Devil.
October 27, 2014
Halloween II (2009)
Blood is thicker than water and burns hotter too. J. and Brian sift through the ashes of Rob Zombie's Halloween II.
October 24, 2014
Halloween (2007)
Think Willie Nelson covered by GWAR and you have this movie. J. and Brian relearn the story for Rob Zombie's Halloween.
October 21, 2014
Halloween: Resurrection (2002)
It will take more than fennel to add flavor to this movie. J. and Brian cook up Halloween: Resurrection.
October 15, 2014
Halloween H20: Twenty Years Later (1998)
Come out to the coast; we'll have a few slashes. J. and Brian head to California of Halloween: H20 Twenty Years Later.
October 12, 2014
Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)
Talk about being born under a bad sign. J. and Brian sacrifice Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers.
October 2, 2014
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)
We're never sensible if we can help it. J. and Brian head to the farm for Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers.
September 26, 2014
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
We catch you groping our podcast, we'll use the shotgun on you. J. and Brian come back for Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers.
September 22, 2014
Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)
That song is enough to make your head explode. J. and Brian wait for the big giveaway from Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982).
September 12, 2014
Halloween II (1981)
And you thought Obamacare made hospitals dangerous. J and Brian come back for more of Halloween II (1981).
September 5, 2014
Halloween (1978)
Death has come to this little podcast. J. and Brian stalk through John Carpenter's Halloween (1978).
August 29, 2014
American Ninja 4: The Annihiliation (1990)
Wonder if Joe listed "Ninja" as previous occupation on his Peace Corps application? J. and Ron prepare for the ultimate team-up in American Ninja 4 - The Annihilation.
August 25, 2014
American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt (1989)
Not sure what's more lethal - the poison or the plot. J. and Ron take the antidote for American Ninja 3 - Blood Hunt.
August 15, 2014
American Ninja 2: The Confrontation (1987)
Yes, sir! We should kick some podcast. J. and Ron go undercover for American Ninja 2 The Confrontation.
August 8, 2014
American Ninja (1985)
This movie has no ultimate purpose. J. and Ron slash through American Ninja.
July 31, 2014
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Only sith podcasts deal in absolutes. J. and Kurt seek balance in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.
July 18, 2014
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002)
We're not the all powerful podcast, but we should be! J. and Kurt prepare for Attack of the Clones.
July 11, 2014
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999)
Weesa pretty sure der is no splaining dis one. J. and Kurt review Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.
July 2, 2014
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983)
There's good inside this film. We can feel it. J. and Kurt let go of the hate for Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.
June 26, 2014
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Not bad for scruffy-looking Nerf herders. J. and Kurt review Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.
June 19, 2014
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977)
This is the podcast you are looking for. J. and Kurt join the rebellion with Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.
June 12, 2014
The Prestige (2006)
Every magic podcast consists of three parts. J. and Kurt unveil The Prestige.
May 30, 2014
The Illusionist (2006)
Everything you have heard on this podcast has been an illusion. J. and Kurt draw the curtains on The Illusionist.
May 22, 2014
Hellraiser IX: Revelations (2011)
This movie cost about as much a tank of gas in Mexico. J. and Nick head for the border with Hellraiser: Revelations.
April 10, 2014
Hellraiser VIII: Hellworld (2005)
Dial up is an extreme Cenobite torture. J. and Nick smash the router with Hellraiser: Hellworld.
April 10, 2014
Hellraiser VII: Deader (2005)
You downloaded the show, your ears belong to us. J. and Nick take possession of Hellraiser: Deader.
April 7, 2014
Hellraiser VI: Hellseeker (2002)
If you settle for cut-rate film budgets, your movie will be mayhem like this. J. and Nick brace for impact with Hellraiser: Hellseeker.
March 20, 2014
Hellraiser V: Inferno (2000)
Basically the worst parts of the Bible. J. and Nick pray for forgiveness as they face Hellraiser: Inferno.
March 13, 2014
Hellraiser IV: Bloodline (1996)
If only space WAS the final frontier. J. and Nick bounce through the cosmos for Hellraiser: Bloodline.
March 7, 2014
Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992)
By the end of this series, this film will seem like a memory of Heaven. J. and Nick turn up the volume with Hellraiser III: Hell On Earth.
February 28, 2014
Hellbound:Hellraiser II (1988)
We weren't always this way; we were human once. J. and Nick rediscover their humanity with Hellbound: Hellraiser II.
February 26, 2014
Hellraiser (1987)
Podcasting is our pleasure. It always was. J. and Nick explore their dark sides with Hellraiser.
February 26, 2014
Critters 4(1992)
Thankfully this was their final frontier. J. and Nick blast off with Critters 4.
December 6, 2013
Critters 3(1991)
This is why you steer clear of rest stops, people. J. and Nick pick up the stragglers for Critters 3.
December 2, 2013
Critters 2(1988)
The whole plot is a bum steer. J. and Nick order a couple of Moo-shakes with Critters 2.
November 22, 2013
Critters (1986)
Nothing says mid-America like slingshots and homemade explosives. J. and Nick defend the farm against Critters.
November 15, 2013
Leprechaun: Back 2 Tha Hood (2003)
Leprechaun in the ghetto is quite appropriate when you consider the series. J. and Brian have their fun with Leprechaun Back 2 Tha Hood.
November 8, 2013
The Stand Part 2 (1994)
We've driven across the desert with this nuclear episode FOR YOU!. J. and Nick finish the epic miniseries The Stand. The conclusion of The Selected Works of Stephen King Retrospective.
October 30, 2013
The Stand Part 1 (1994)
Bring out your podcast! The Dark Man cometh! J. and Nick take on the epic miniseries The Stand. Part of The Selected Works of Stephen King Retrospective.
October 25, 2013
Pet Semetary (1989)
The heart of a podcast is indeed stonier. J. and Nick get buried in Pet Semetary. Part of the Selected Works of Stephen King Retrospective.
October 22, 2013
Christine (1983)
You gotta admit the evil car picks good songs. J. and Nick tune up Christine. Part of the Selected Works of Stephen King Retrospective.
October 22, 2013
Graveyard Shift (1990)
Before they were in the corn, the rats were in the mill. J. and Nick work the Graveyard Shift. Part of the Selected Works of Stephen King Retrospective.
October 7, 2013
Independence Day (1996)
Didn't we promise you fireworks? J., Nick, and Kurt have a close encounter Independence Day.
September 20, 2013
Man of Steel (2013)
The "S" stands for hope...of better movies. J and Brian reboot their expectations with Man of Steel.
June 18, 2013
Superman Returns (2006)
This is what happens when you abandon the people you love for your own personal gain. J and Brian make the long journey for Superman Returns.
June 14, 2013
Superman IV The Quest for Peace (1987)
We're on a quest for a coherent plot and there's nothing but ice wasteland in sight. J. and Brian freeze out the Cold War in Superman IV The Quest for Peace.
June 7, 2013
Superman III (1983)
A little tar turns Superman into Super Jackass J. and Brian ski off the building with Superman III.
May 31, 2013
Superman II (1980)
Nothing says 1980s product placement like Superman, a Marlboro and a Coke. J. and Brian get ready to light up Superman II.
May 17, 2013
Superman II:The Richard Donner Cut (2006)
Why can't Superman fly far enough back in time to erase all these mistakes? J. and Brian take another lap for Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut.
May 17, 2013
Superman The Movie (1978)
Clark loves Lois, Lois loves Superman, Superman loves pink...very much. J. and Brian visit the Fortress of Solitude for Superman The Movie.
May 10, 2013
Gladiator (2000)
We will have our podcast vengeance. J, Nick, and Kurt head into the arena to take on Gladiator.
April 26, 2013
Leprechaun In The Hood (2000)
A friend with weed is a friend indeed but we aren't sure even that would improve this one. J. and Brian smoke through Leprechaun in the Hood.
March 15, 2013
Maximum Overdrive
What do all these trucks have against this gas station? Must be that prick boss. J. and Nick take it to Maximum Overdrive. Part of the Selected Works of Stephen King Retrospective.
February 22, 2013
IT Part Two
BEEP! BEEP! Back for more, J and Nick review the TV Miniseries of Stephen King's IT - Part 2/2
February 8, 2013
IT Part One
This ain't slime, but it ain't battery acid either. J. and Nick clown around the TV Miniseries of Stephen King's IT - Part 1/2.
February 8, 2013
Stand By Me
Chopper! Sick podcast! J. and Nick stir through the memories of Stand By Me. Part of the Selected Works of Stephen King Retrospective.
January 7, 2013
Silver Bullet
There is no comfort; there is only private justice podcasting. J. and Nick howl at Silver Bullet. Part of the Selected Works of Stephen King Retrospective.
December 19, 2012
Cat's Eye
Here's fur in your eye. J. and Nick claw their way through Cat's Eye. Part of the Selected Works of Stephen King Retrospective.
November 16, 2012
The Shining
We are the podcast. We've always been the podcast. J. and Nick tune their senses for The Shining. Part of the Selected Works of Stephen King Retrospective.
November 16, 2012
Swinger parents and satellite dish space monsters are the most normal things in this flick. J. and Nick feed the beast known as TerrorVision.
October 31, 2012
Leprechaun In Space
If the princess's boobs cause death then all of England is doomed. Jay and Brian review Leprechaun in Space.
October 31, 2012
Bring It On (1999)
This isn't a podacracy. It's a podtatorship. And J. and Brian decide what movies we review next.
July 31, 2012
Prometheus (2012)
To be a prequel or not to be a prequel? That is the question on J. and Nick's minds as they review Prometheus.
June 15, 2012
Alien vs. Predator - Requiem (2007)
Oh! This is a funeral dirge alright! J. and Nick break out the bagpipes for Aliens vs. Predator Requiem.
June 1, 2012
Alien vs. Predator (2004)
Which one is chocolate and which is peanut butter? J. and Nick dig in to Alien vs. Predator.
May 25, 2012
Alien Resurrection (1997)
Sometimes dead is better. J and Nick break out the bagpipes for Alien Resurrection.
May 18, 2012
Alien 3.1 - The Assembly Cut (2003)
Assembled from the scrap head...kind of like Bishop. J and Nick look at what should have been Aliens 3, The Assembly Cut.
May 11, 2012
Alien 3 (1992)
They shaved more than Ripley's hair putting this one together. J and Nick try to capture Alien 3.
May 4, 2012
Aliens (1986)
Nuke the franchise from orbit. It's the only way to be sure. J and Nick look at Aliens.
April 27, 2012
Alien (1979)
On this podcast, only we can scream. J and Nick look at Alien.
April 20, 2012
Ready To Rumble (2000)
CROWN US!!! Jay and Brian look at the WCW produced Ready to Rumble.
March 23, 2012
Leprechaun 3 (1995)
Vegas never seemed so pathetic. J. and Brian go all in for Leprechaun 3.
March 9, 2012
Tremors (1990)
Kevin Bacon and underground worms. What more could one ask for? Jay and Nick dig in with Tremors.
February 24, 2012
Valentine (2001)
Look, middle school is hard for everyone. Jay and Brian review the 2001 David Boreanez flick Valentine.
February 3, 2012
Leprechaun 2 (1994)
Gesundheit! Jay and Brian are back to review Leprechaun 2.
October 28, 2011
Book of Shadows - Blair Witch 2 (2000)
Is this pretentious commentary or just another bad horror sequel? Join J. and Nick as they investigate Book of Shadows - Blair Witch 2.
October 21, 2011
The Blair Witch Project (1999)
Get lost in the woods...err podcast as J. and new guy Nick investigate The Blair Witch Project.
October 14, 2011
Donkey Punch (2008)
Time to get Proper Hardcore as J. and Brian review the 2008 UK thriller Donkey Punch.
October 7, 2011
No Holds Barred (1989)
It's a double ax handle of fun! J. and Brian look at Hulk Hogan's No Holds Barred
March 21, 2011
Leprechaun (1993)
In celebration of St. Pattys, J. and Brian look at Leprechaun, the 1993 horror/comedy classic?
March 4, 2011
My Bloody Valentine (2009)
Happy Valentines Day! J. and Brian look at the 2009 remake of the 1981 slasher My Bloody Valentine.
February 14, 2011


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The Maseeh Mathematics and Statistics Colloquium Series
Maochao Xu, Ph.D.
Department of Mathematics,
Illinois State University
Optimal Capital Allocation: Mean-Variance Models
In the literature of risk management, the topic of capital allocation is extremely important and has attracted considerable interest recently. This issue has been even more relevant by the increased regulatory emphasis on capital requirements following the Credit Crisis of 2008, and the developing requirements for the Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) process. In this talk, we discuss two novel capital allocation models based on the Mean-Variance principle. General formulas for optimal capital allocations for both models are derived according to quadratic distance measure. In particular, we discuss optimal capital allocation strategies for multivariate elliptical distributions and multivariate regularly varying distributions, which are quite popular in insurance and actuary science. I will also give some numerical examples to illustrate the results. A real data set from an insurance company is discussed as well.
Dr. Xu earned his Ph.D. in Statistics from Portland State University in 2010.
Friday, May 3rd, 2013 at 3:15pm
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Heading into Tuesday night's season finale of "Dancing With the Stars," it's impossible to know who the audience will be pulling for, but it's certainly clear who the judges are betting on.
Treating Nicole Scherzinger as if she's already won and greeting Evan Lysacek and Erin Andrews mostly with bored politeness, the judges firmly stood with Scherzinger on Monday night. Still, the scores are close, and if the voters don't fall in line with the judges, anything is possible.
The first dance on Monday night was a "redemption" performance in which the judges assigned each candidate a dance the stars have done before, but on which they should have done a better job. Erin and her partner, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, wound up with the samba. Erin mastered the samba hips much better on her second try, and she finished with two 10s and a 9, putting her in what looked like a good position.
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Evan and partner Anna Trebunskaya took on the Viennese waltz, which the judges had complained lacked chemistry the first time the pair performed it. It seems a little strange that the two were asked to create better "chemistry" this time around dancing to "Piano Man," a song about a bar full of boozehounds, but the pair did their best and they wound up only a point behind Erin and Maks with 28 points.
But then Nicole and Derek Hough were brought on to do the rumba. That's right: The closest thing the judges could come up with to challenging the resident Pussycat Doll was to assign her the role of "slinky temptress." What do you know — Nicole did very well as a slinky temptress, and the judges nearly lost their powers of speech in describing how amazing her dance was.
Unfortunately, Derek (as is often the case) simply couldn't bring himself to follow the rules (he's a rebel, you see), so he included an illegal lift in the routine, for which Carrie Ann Inaba docked them a point and Len Goodman may have as well. The pair ended up with 28 points, tied with Evan and Anna and one point behind Erin and Maks.
Then it was time for the freestyle round, which has a reputation for being the decision-maker. Strong impressions from these dances tend to influence audience response — or so the theory goes.
Fairly confident that she didn't want to compete for hip-hop novelty-dance superiority with experienced hip-hop dancer Nicole, Erin agreed with Maks that they should try something different, which turned out to be a contemporary lyrical number staged around a couch and a bed.
Ambitious and very different from the usual "ain't we adorable?" freestyle business, the piece was very pretty, but it didn't resonate with the judges much. While the panel made noises about respecting the effort, they awarded Erin and Maks only 26 points, leaving a gap for them to easily lose their lead.
But they wouldn't lose it to Evan and Anna. The gold-medal skater and his partner bickered over content and ultimately produced a super-high-energy dance to "Footloose." While Evan appeared to have finally mastered his crazy long legs and his ice-trained feet, the judges absolutely hated it and had very few positive things to say about it. They awarded Evan and Anna a punishing 24 points, which dropped the pair to three points behind Erin and Maks.
Derek and Nicole had every advantage in the freestyle (including dancing last). Her always wobbly argument that she isn't a "ringer" because she hasn't specifically studied ballroom dancing goes out the window when she and Derek are allowed to do whatever style they choose, which lets her advantage run wild. In fact, that's exactly what happened for most of the dance, which was basically hip-hop dance flavored with different styles of ballroom. No surprise, she and Derek did it very, very well.
Fortunately for those who like suspense, Derek and Nicole got carried away with showing off (as they do), and they blew a lift late in the routine so badly that the judges had no choice but to dock them a point. Thus, they scored 27 points, tying them exactly with Erin and Maks for the evening, three points ahead of Evan and Anna.
With high scores nearly a guarantee for Nicole and Derek on Tuesday's finale, if they'd made that lift and scored straight 10s for the freestyle and if they hadn't decided to throw in the lift in the rumba, the pair would be building a lead that could prove difficult to overcome. Fortunately, those errors kept it a close competition.
So who's likely to win on Tuesday? Nicole, obviously. She's a far better technical dancer than either Erin or Evan, and she's probably going to keep racking up points tomorrow. The Pussycat Doll has some traits that won't appeal to audiences (for example, the hammy moment when she and Derek insisted on re-enacting their blown lift backstage), but it remains to be seen whether that will hurt her enough in the voting to overcome the judges' strong preference.
Nicole's the favorite, certainly, but audiences are fickle, and the words "you never know" fit as well on this show as anywhere.
Linda Holmes is a writer in Washington.


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GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers placed tight end Andrew Quarless and safety Sean Richardson on injured reserve Saturday, ending their seasons.
Quarless had started the season on the physically unable to perform list after tearing the ACL and MCL in his right knee almost exactly a year ago. He was activated Nov. 7, but had struggled with swelling in the knee. Richardson's move was more of a surprise because he only appeared on the injury report Thursday with a back injury.
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Every day it gets harder and harder. Because every single day people slowly are drowning in the swamp of luxury. Not that I am fond of Asceticism. Oh, no..of course, modern life has its qualities as well. But the problem is that humans respect only the outer side of things, their look, and don't see their rotten core. So being beautiful outside is the only aim of every person. As he's developing only his body, the mental abilities of the homo sapiens start to decay and in a certain period they just disappear. What a better option for preventing a good conversation?
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The Mo Yan Effect on China's Literary Scene
When Mo Yan took home the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2012, the event shone a spotlight on the Chinese literary scene.
A little more than a year later, the annual Bookworm Literary Festival, which has counted big-name international authors such as David Sedaris and Dave Eggers on the lecture roster in the past, in addition to well-known Chinese authors such as Mo Yan himself, is once again highlighting writers in China.
Has this interest had any effect on the domestic literary scene? China Real Time asked Eric Abrahamsen and Canaan Morse, editors and translators at the Chinese literary magazine Pathlight, to weigh in on the country's literary scene.
Has the Chinese literary scene changed since Mo Yan won the Nobel?
Abrahamsen: It's a little too early to tell. Especially when you're talking about international editors developing an interest in Chinese literature. You'd be likely to see a result in three or four years.
Has an initial interest occurred?
Morse: I think it has. The most significant changes have been within China. The national secondary-school Chinese-language curriculums began to include Mo Yan. Some of Lu Xun's works were kicked out.
Abrahamsen: The new canon.
Morse: Exactly. Mo Yan's achievement allowed the machine that controls the ideological distribution in schools to have a new, living hero.
Abrahamsen: Practically speaking, a lot of funds opened up for promoting literature abroad, local provincial level governments have started pushing their provincial literature.
One of the ironies about Mo Yan is that his style of writing is a kind of Chinese literature that international publishers are getting tired of and are deciding not to continue publishing—the very long, epic novels about China's rural problems and recent history. There's a real fatigue among publishers and among readers.
How about translators?
Abrahamsen: The most fatigued of all. There's a disease of the 'great China novel' that's attacking Chinese writers. They feel they have to produce these enormous things that explain all of Chinese society and are filled with philosophy and ideas and thoughts. And they tend to believe that's more important than story or character.
Is there an editorial process that helps curb that?
Abrahamsen: That's actually conspicuously lacking. Everyone feels good about a 300-page novel. The writer feels like they've done something, the publisher feels they've spent money on paper to good effect, and readers feel like they've got their money's worth because it weighs a lot.
Morse: Chinese writers right now don't take tiny, pittance advances from foreign publishers. The advances they get from publishers in China are larger.
How much of a difference?
Morse: We'll take an extreme example. Mai Jia's advance supposedly from his Chinese publisher was over 10 million yuan ($1.6 million). You could push [a foreign publisher] to maybe $10,000 at best.
Why are publishers paying that much up front?
Abrahamsen: It's the writers who have that kind of profile inside the country that are getting noticed outside the country. They're the ones who are getting these bizarre discrepancies.
It sounds like positive forward movement in the domestic writing industry.
Morse: I wouldn't go that far. Both the carrot and the stick produce a lot more bad writing than good writing. Particularly the carrot.
Abrahamsen: It's a good thing money is going into literature in a very general, idealistic sense. But when it comes down to the details of how it's implemented, everything seems a little wrong. It's just political toadyism and favoritism. Literary merit is so far down the list of criteria, it's really depressing.
Mo Yan hasn't changed that much. Things did start to change after the Olympics when on all fronts China became more of a subject for international discussion and scrutiny. You began seeing China as the guest of honor at international book fairs, you started getting more editors coming over here to do discovery tours. But still if an editor in country X decides they're going to publish some Chinese fiction, where are they going to go? Even things that are honestly providing good information, they're done in such a way that makes them feel like propaganda.
For example?
Abrahamsen: The writers that China has been bringing to the international book fairs have been actually good writers. But they show up, they're squirreled away in the hotel, their media contact is doled out very carefully, they don't get a lot of opportunities to talk to local writers, they do a couple of events at the book fair and then they're whisked away again. People still get the feeling that these are a bunch of party hacks that have been stuck on a plane and flown over here to give us the impression that China has literature.
What about literary critiquing in China? Is there any?
Abrahamsen: Yes, but not that anyone takes it very seriously. It's like a lot of aspects of Chinese society, where there's this whole thing in place that looks like it's supposed to be the thing it is, but isn't. There are book fairs, review sections in newspapers and magazines and there are people writing reviews, and there's this whole, critical thing out there, but it's hollow. Most of it's paid advertisement by the publishers. No reader takes that stuff seriously, it doesn't sell books, it's not information.
Morse: Think of it as abstract Potemkin villages.
--Edited from an interview by Laura Fitch
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Most Americans consider cinnamon a simple flavoring, but in traditional Chinese medicine, it's one of the oldest remedies, prescribed for everything from diarrhea and chills to influenza and parasitic worms. Cinnamon comes from the bark of a small Southeast Asian evergreen tree and is available as an oil, extract, or dried powder. It's closely related to cassia (
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Based on the results of one preliminary double-blind, placebo-controlled study, cinnamon has been widely advertised as an effective treatment for type 2
as well as
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improving appetite
and relieving
indigestion; however, these uses are not backed by reliable scientific evidence.1
Two animal studies weakly suggest that an extract of cinnamon bark taken orally may help prevent
stomach ulcers.2,3
Preliminary results from test tube and animal studies suggest that cinnamon oil and cinnamon extract have antifungal, antibacterial, and antiparasitic properties.4-10
For example, cinnamon has been found to be active against
Candida albicans, the fungus responsible for vaginal yeast infections
and thrush (oral yeast infection),
Helicobacter pylori
(the bacteria that causes stomach ulcers), and even head lice. However, it's a long way from studies of this type to actual proof of effectiveness. Until cinnamon is tested in
human trials, we can't conclude that it can successfully treat these or any other infections. (For why double-blind studies are so important, see
Why Does This Database Rely on Double-blind Studies?)
Based on previous animal studies that had suggested potential benefits of cinnamon for
diabetes,11,12 researchers in Pakistan performed a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.19
In this 40-day study, 60 people with type 2
diabetes were given cinnamon at a dose of 1, 3, or 6 g daily. The results reportedly indicated that use of cinnamon improved blood sugar levels by 18%-29%, total cholesterol by 12%-26%, LDL ("bad") cholesterol by 7%-27%, and triglycerides by 23%-30%. These results were
said to be
statistically significant
as compared to the beginning of the study and to the placebo group.
However, this study has some odd features. The most important is that it found no significant difference in benefit between the various doses of cinnamon. This is called lack of a dose-related effect, and it generally casts doubt on the results of a study. The researchers counter that perhaps even 1 g of cinnamon is sufficient to produce the maximum cholesterol-lowering effect, and therefore, higher doses simply didn't add any further benefit. There is another problem with this study as well: no improvements were seen in the placebo group. This too is unusual, and also casts doubt on the results.
Seven randomized trials that examined the benefits of 1-2 g of cinnamon daily for blood glucose or HbA1c control found conflicting results. Two trials found that daily cinnamon over 3 months was associated with a greater reduction in HbA1c (0.83% change in 1 trial) compared to placebo.27, 31 Two trials found daily cinnamon helped reduce blood glucose, though one of those trials found no benefit in HbA1c measures.19, 21 However, two trials found no benefits for HbA1c or blood glucose with daily cinnamon23, 25 and an additional trial found no blood glucose benefits alone.20Cinnamon also had inconsistent blood pressure outcomes with one trial finding a reduction in systolic and diastolic pressure in people with diabetes27 but a second trial finding no change in systolic pressure.32
In yet another small study involving 22 prediabetic patients with metabolic syndrome, researchers found that an extract containing 500 mg cinnamon given once daily was effective at modestly reducing fasting blood sugar and systolic blood pressure, and increasing lean body weight. However, the low dosage of cinnamon used in this study raises concerns about the reliability of these results.26 And, a very small study that evaluated cinnamon for improving blood sugar control in women with polycystic ovary disease found evidence of benefit.22
Regarding type 1 diabetes, a study of 72 adolescents failed to find benefit with cinnamon taken at a dose of 1 g daily.23
Systematic reviews can sometimes clarify the existence of benefits but two systematic reviews published in 2012 and 2013 only provided conflicting results. The first review included a meta-analysis of 10 randomized trials with 577 patients who were given an average dose of 2 g of cinnamon per day for 4-16 weeks. The use of cinnamon was not associated with differences in blood glucose, HbA1c, or insulin levels when compared to placebo or usual care. However, most trials in this review had a moderate or high risk of bias, which affect the reliability of the results.30
The second review included 10 randomized trials with 543 patients who were given doses of cinnamon ranging from 0.12 g to 6 g. Those taking cinnamon showed significant decreases in blood glucose, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels when compared to placebo or no treatment. Although, there was no difference in HbA1c levels between the groups. Unfortunately, the wide variety of doses and length of treatment used in the included trials makes it impossible to determine an ideal dosage for treatment.29
The bottom line: The evidence regarding cinnamon as a treatment for diabetes or high cholesterol with diabetes is highly inconsistent, suggesting that if cinnamon is indeed effective, the dosage is very unclear and its benefits may be minimal at most.
Typical recommended dosages of ground cinnamon bark are 1 to 4 g daily. Cinnamon oil is generally used at a dose of 0.05 to 0.2 g daily.13
As a widely used food spice, ground cinnamon bark is believed to be safe. However, little is known about the maximum safe dosage of cinnamon found in capsules and in
essential oil. Confusing the picture is the fact that Ceylon cinnamon (sometimes referred to as "true cinnamon") is different than the cassia variety. Only the latter contains significant amounts of coumarin, which has been shown to cause liver and kidney damage at high doses in rats and other animals.28 Although there is limited evidence of such harm occurring in humans, it would be prudent for people with known liver or kidney disease to avoid dietary supplements containing cassia cinnamon. There is some evidence that high doses of cinnamon oil might depress the central nervous system.14 Germany's Commission E recommends that pregnant women should avoid taking cinnamon oil or high doses of the bark.15
When used topically, cinnamon bark oil may cause flushing and a burning sensation.16 Some people have reported strong burning sensations or mouth ulcers after chewing cinnamon-flavored gum or candy.17,18
However, these reactions disappeared within days of discontinuing the gum.
Blumenthal M, ed.
The Complete Commission E Monographs, Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines.
Boston, MA: Integrative Medicine Communications; 1998: 110.
Akira T, Tanaka S, Tabata M. Pharmacological studies on the antiulcerogenic activity of Chinese cinnamon.
Planta Med.
Tanaka S, Yoon YH, Fukui H, et al. Antiulcerogenic compounds isolated from Chinese cinnamon.
Planta Med.
Singh HB, Srivastava M, Singh AB, et al. Cinnamon bark oil, a potent fungitoxicant against fungi causing respiratory tract mycoses.
Quale JM, Landman D, Zaman MM, et al.
In vitro
activity of
Cinnamomum zeylanicum
against azole resistant and sensitive
species and a pilot study of cinnamon for oral candidiasis.
Am J Chin Med.
Tabak M, Armon R, Potasman I, et al. In vitro inhibition of
Heliobacter pylori
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J Appl Bacteriol.
Azumi S, Tanimura A, Tanamoto K. A novel inhibitor of bacterial endotoxin derived from cinnamon bark.
Biochem Biophys Res Commun.
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Am J Chin Med. 1996;24:103-109.
Imparl-Radosevich J, Deas S, Polansky MM, et al. Regulation of PTP-1 and insulin receptor kinase by fractions from cinnamon: implications for cinnamon regulation of insulin signalling.
Horm Res. 1998;50:177-182.
Onderoglu S, Sozer S, Erbil KM, et al. The evaluation of long-term effects of cinnamon bark and olive leaf on toxicity induced by streptozotocin administration to rats.
J Pharm Pharmacol. 1999;51:1305-1312.
Leung AY, Foster S.
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Harada M, Ozaki Y. Pharmacological studies on Chinese cinnamon. Central effects of cinnamaldehyde [in Japanese].
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Blumenthal M, ed.
The Complete Commission E Monographs, Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Boston, MA: Integrative Medicine Communications; 1998: 110.
Perry PA, Dean BS, Krenzelok EP. Cinnamon oil abuse by adolescents.
Vet Hum Toxicol. 1990;32:162-164.
Allen CM, Blozis GG. Oral mucosal reactions to cinnamon-flavored chewing gum.
J Am Dent Assoc.
Mihail RC. Oral leukoplakia caused by cinnamon food allergy.
J Otolaryngol. 1992;21:366-367.
Khan A, Safdar M, Ali Khan MM, et al. Cinnamon improves glucose and lipids of people with Type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes Care. 2003;26:3215-3218.
Vanschoonbeek K, Thomassen BJ, Senden JM, et al. Cinnamon supplementation does not improve glycemic control in postmenopausal type 2 diabetes patients.
J Nutr. 2006;136:977-980.
Mang B, Wolters M, Schmitt B, et al. Effects of a cinnamon extract on plasma glucose, HbA, and serum lipids in diabetes mellitus type 2.
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Wang JG, Anderson RA, Chu MC, et al. The effect of cinnamon extract on insulin resistance parameters in polycystic ovary syndrome: a pilot study.
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Altschuler JA, Casella SJ, Mackenzie TA, et al. The effect of cinnamon on A1C among adolescents with type 1 diabetes.
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Suppapitiporn S, Kanpaksi N, Suppapitiporn S. The effect of cinnamon cassia powder in type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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Ziegenfuss TN, Hofheins JE, Mendel RW, et al. Effects of a water-soluble cinnamon extract on body composition and features of the metabolic syndrome in pre-diabetic men and women.
J Int Soc Sports Nutr.
Akilen R, Tsiami A, Devendra D, Robinson N. Glycated haemoglobin and blood pressure-lowering effect of cinnamon in multi-ethnic Type 2 diabetic patients in the UK: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial.
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Leach MJ, Kumar S. Cinnamon for diabetes mellitus. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012;9:CD007170.
Crawford P. Effectiveness of cinnamon for lowering hemoglobin A1C in patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized, controlled trial. J Am Board Fam Med. 2009 Sep-Oct;22(5):507-12.
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Patrick blames media for 'scoop'
Press reports indicating a suspect had been apprehended in Monday's Boston Marathon bombing – debunked Wednesday by the FBI – are the result of a scoop-hungry media grasping for news about the investigation, Gov. Deval Patrick said Wednesday.
"To some extent, people are going to have to brace themselves for a certain amount of misinformation and rumors masquerading as news because everyone is so anxious to fill the time," the Massachusetts Democrat said in an interview with POLITICO. "I think they're hoping to get a scoop."
Patrick, tight-lipped about the ongoing investigation into the attack – which left three people dead and injured 170 – said Boston's still "on edge" but should take solace in the sheer weight of resources mobilized by federal, state and local law enforcement.
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"My comfort comes from knowing that this is a very thorough, very methodical investigation, and every federal state and local law enforcement resource is being deployed," he said. "This is a several block crime scene that's being examined a square inch at a time."
Patrick recalled that he learned about the attack, from his youngest daughter Katherine, who had been walking around Boston's Back Bay neighborhood. He heard the news barely an hour after crowning the victor of Monday's annual race and departing the event.
"She said she heard two big booms and saw everybody running," he said.
Patrick said his first reaction was to get to the scene, but State Police denied his request, unsure whether any additional bombs were rigged to detonate. Eventually, they settled on a command post at the state capitol, about a mile from the marathon finish line, where Patrick helped facilitate the law enforcement response to a city in crisis.
Patrick said President Barack Obama's visit to Boston on Thursday is a chance to help the city, and the nation, heal.
"I don't know exactly what he will say but the reason he's coming, the reason we're having this interfaith service to begin with, is to offer a source of comfort and encouragement to this community," he said. "I think there have been many examples of people that have shown of kindness and grace.
"It's important that we lift those stories up."


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