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Video Log
Jared D. Taylor
Operation Iraqi Freedom
United States Marine Corps.
Born: November 7, 1978
Interview Date: September 2, 2009
Interviewed By: Gregg Cerosky
00: 00: 00 Introduction – Born in Clovis, New Mexico in 1978.
00: 01: 00 Enlisted in the Marine Corps. on May 19th, 1999 after attending college for two years at Miami University of Ohio.
00: 01: 30 Jared discusses what happened after he enlisted. Boot camp at Parris Island for thirteen weeks.
00: 02: 30 Forced marches story: Least favorite activity.
00: 03: 06 Jared still has a lot of friends from his time at boot camp.
00: 03: 18 Spent his first two years assigned to a Military Police unit in Ohio.
00: 03: 40 Three members of his boot camp group were assigned to Charlie Company in Connecticut the same time as Jared ( two years after boot camp).
00: 04: 16 First deployment was to Soto Cano Air Base in Honduras as part of an MP detachment. Tasked to work jointly with the Honduran Air Force ( Colonel Oliver North's old compound in the 1980s).
00: 05: 35 Next assignment ( 2003) was on Navy ships that transported supplies between Crete and Kuwait.
00: 07: 00 Attached to Regimental Combat Team 5 in Fallujah, Iraq ( 2005), part of three companies in that area.
00: 08: 35 Tasked to police Fallujah, " root out" insurgents and to " change the " hearts and minds" of the citizens so that they would support the U. S. and Iraqi troops' efforts to secure that area.
00: 10: 10 Collateral damage a key component of the insurgent's effort to destabilize the area.
00: 10: 33 Talks about the attitudes of the local Iraqi citizens: Three main " attitudes"; want to kill you ( allied with insurgents); want the U. S. out of Iraq; or support U. S. efforts to make the country free and safe again – the " draining of the lake story."
00: 12: 10 The Marines focused on the second group: the ones who didn't want U. S. troops there but may be open to changing their minds if they were convinced that it benefitted them to have the Marines there to help.
00: 12: 18 Biggest problem was the " foreign fighters" coming in, mainly Al Qaeda in Iraq.
00: 13: 35 The " rules of engagement" that the Marines were working with was like having " one arm tied behind your back."
00: 14: 12 The " Sunni Awakening" story – the turn of public opinion toward the U. S. and Iraqi forces.
00: 15: 40 Training Iraqi Police and Army units. There were problems with the police candidates because some of them were supportive of the insurgents.
00: 17: 38 Attacks from the Mosque story. 00: 19: 15 Joint operations with the Iraqi Army were very effective. Iraqi Army was consistently attacked by the insurgents.
00: 20: 45 Jared explains how communicating with the local citizens was achieved.
00: 21: 00 One of Jared's interpreters is now a U. S. citizen.
00: 22: 05 A majority of the Iraqi people were very friendly and generous to Jared and the U. S. forces.
00: 22: 55 The " white sheet" story.
00: 25: 25 Learning how to cope with the horrors that he was exposed to on a daily basis.
00: 26: 50 Jared describes his relationship with his comrades – " closer than family."
00: 29: 22 Jared describes a " typical day."
00: 30: 31 Part 1 of interview ends.
00: 00: 00 Part 2 begins.
00: 00: 52 In their spare time, Jared and his roommate watched every season of the TV show " King of Queens" and played Sony Playstation games ( Madden Football and Tiger Woods Golf).
00: 02: 40 The experience of wearing a lot of equipment in a very hot environment ( 120- 125 degrees Fahrenheit).
00: 04: 23 Jared discusses the preparations that the Marines had to go through prior to being stationed in Iraq.
00: 05: 25 Jared is still in the Marine Reserves and will be reactivated in 2010 to Afghanistan.
00: 05: 47 Life back in the U. S. after his deployment – attending CCSU and working for Stop & Shop as a security officer.
00: 06: 55 Currently attending Graduate School at CCSU and enjoys " hanging out" with his Marine buddies. Hopes to work for the U. S. Government when he is done with Graduate School.
00: 07: 53 Jared shares his feelings about how the U. S. military actions in Iraq and Afghanistan are managed by politicians, are reported by the media, and are perceived by the U. S. public.
00: 10: 20 Jared talks about the loss of one of his buddies in Iraq – the " kid with the grenade" story.
00: 11: 15 Jared talks about how his family felt/ feels about him being a Marine and the sacrifices the families have to make while the Marines are deployed in harm's way.
00: 13: 46 Jared discusses his frustration with how the wars are reported and perceived by people he has encountered since he has been back in the U. S.
00: 18: 28 Future goals…
00: 20: 16 End of interview.
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Green Rooms: The Color of Spring (and Envy)
To help usher in Spring (read: beg for an end to this relentless winter), I am going green--as in the color green. Our living room (Image 13, above) was painted green when we moved in 6 years ago. I probably would never have been brave enough to choose the color myself so I am forever grateful to the previous owners. I get compliments on the paint color all the time.
My only regret is that I can't claim responsibility! Turns out that some shades of green can serve as exquisite neutrals; bold enough to catch your attention but subtle and versatile enough to serve as a backdrop to a whole spectrum of other color combinations and styles. Green can be warm or whimsical; traditional or contemporary; subtle or dramatic. But whatever it is, it is the color of Spring, a short-lived but pined-for season here in Washington, DC.
Here are a selection of fabulously envy-worthy green rooms.
How green can you go?
• 1 From the Right Bank.
• 2 Katy Elliott.
• 3 Katy Elliott.
• 4 Desire to Inspire.
• 5 Selby
• 6 The Lennoxx.
• 7 Color Me Bold: DIY Accent Wall Project of the Month.
• 8 Desire to Inspire.
• 9 Before & After: Adding Open Storage to a Small Galley Kitchen.
• 10 Apartments I Like.
• 11 Desire to Inspire.
• 12 House of Many Hues.
• 13 Catrin and Chris's New Traditional in Woodley Park.
• 14 Elizabeth Anne Designs.

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Walt Disney Pictures has debuted the trailer for their next foray into traditional animation, Winnie the Pooh.
Based on unadapted stories by A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh returns to the Hundred Acre Wood in the style of the original Disney-produced featurettes (later assembled into the film version, The Many Adventure of Winnie the Pooh).
Check out the trailer below and you can view new images here. The film hits theaters on July 15, 2011.


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Car Recall
Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ Recalled over Owner's Manual Error
- The recall affects some 3,000 vehicles
- Unclear wording in the owner's manuals is to blame
- Scion and Subaru will mail a new manual to owners of affected vehicles
The highly anticipated Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S have been on sale for only a few weeks, and already the sports car duo is the subject of a recall. But in this case, the issue isn't mechanical-and it's unlikely to cause any injuries. The recall relates to a wording error in the new vehicles' owner's manuals.
According to Scion and Subaru, the recall affects 1,156 Scion FR-S models and 1,886 units of the Subaru BRZ. The error in the owner's manual relates to the federally mandated description of the airbag system, which the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration describes as "unclear." NHTSA says the inaccurate wording could lead to an increased risk of injury in a crash involving airbag deployment.
Scion and Subaru announced that the recall will begin later this month. Both automakers will mail recall notices to owners of affected FR-S and BRZ models, which will be followed up shortly thereafter by the arrival of a new owner's manual with corrected airbag text. Despite the seemingly unimportant nature of the recall, concerned owners can check in with Scion at 866-707-2466 or Subaru at 800-782-2783. Owners can also call NHTSA's recall hotline at 888-327-4236.
The BRZ and FR-S went on sale this spring after months of excitement from automotive journalists and enthusiasts. Manufactured by Subaru, both coupes offer a high-revving 2.0-liter 4-cylinder boxer engine that produces 200 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque. Their sporty appearance is nearly identical, but the BRZ and FR-S are distinguished on the market by varying levels of pricing and equipment.
While many car owners think of recalls as major safety-related defects with potentially catastrophic consequences, a large number of automotive recalls stem from incorrect labeling. In April, Nissan recalled nearly 30,000 units of its full-size Armada SUV and Titan pickup for a label misprint, while a similar error forced Toyota to recall more than 200,000 Sienna minivans late last year.
What it means to you: If you own an early BRZ or FR-S, be on the lookout for a recall notice-and a new owner's manual.


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Doctor insights on:
Cedax Medication
What are the side effects of using drugs while on ceftibuten?
Agree w Dr. Raff: Ceftibuten – Cedax (ceftibuten) side effects include: nausea, vomiting, loose stools, constipation, abdominal pain, vaginal discharge/itching, dry mouth, rash, headache, sedation, dizziness & insomnia. Serious SE's: bloody diarrhea, jaundice, bloody or dark colored urine, fever, chills, confusion, agitation or convulsions. Would need to know specific medications to check for drug interactions. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
Ceftibuten (Definition)
Ceftibuten is a third generation cephalosporin which is a kind of cephalosporin type drug (anti-bacterial ...Read more
Please tell me the side effects of using drugs whilst on ceftibuten?
Ceftibuten – Cedax (ceftibuten): side effects include: nausea, vomiting, loose stools, constipation, abdominal pain, vaginal discharge/itching, dry mouth, rash, headache, sedation, dizziness & insomnia. Serious SE's: bloody diarrhea, jaundice, bloody or dark colored urine, fever, chills, confusion, agitation or convulsions. You would have to list specific drugs to determine drug interactions. ...Read more
What is cedax (ceftibuten)?
Can anyone tell me the side effects of ceftibuten?
Agree w Dr. Raff: side effects include: nausea, vomiting, loose stools, constipation, abdominal pain, vaginal discharge/itching, dry mouth, rash, headache, sedation, dizziness & insomnia. Serious SE's: bloody diarrhea, jaundice, bloody or dark colored urine, fever, chills, confusion, agitation or convulsions. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
Can being on cedax (ceftibuten) interfere with anesthesia?
Not Cedax (ceftibuten) but: the infection you are treating mayGet a more detailed answer ›
Will being on cedax (ceftibuten) interfere with anesthetic?
No: Cedax (ceftibuten) is a common and safe antibiotic that will not interfere with most anesthetics. However, you should always tell your physician or anesthesiologist what medications you are on before a procedure, especially if they will be administering your home medications while you are in the hospital. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
Accidently left cedax (ceftibuten) out of the fridge for 24 hrs. Is this still okay?
Not sure: Cedax (ceftibuten) should be stored between 36 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit (or 2 to 25 degree Celsius). I would talk with your pharmacist if you think it was not maintained within that temperature range. ...Read more
Will being on cedax (ceftibuten) interfere or mess with general anesthesia?
No: Cedax (ceftibuten) is a common and safe antibiotic that will not interfere with most anesthetics. However, you should always tell your physician or anesthesiologist what medications you are on before a procedure, especially if they will be administering your home medications while you are in the hospital. ...Read moreSee 2 more doctor answers
What is the definition or description of: Cedax (ceftibuten) allergy?
Cedax: Cedax (Ceftibuten) is an antibiotic medication. An allergy occurs when your body's immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe. See: https://www.drugs.com/sfx/cedax-side-effects.html ...Read more
What do you suggest if I got another ear infection. does anyone know if the antibiotic cedax (ceftibuten) will interfere with the anesthesia to where we will have to postpone surgery?
Ceftibuten / Cedax (ceftibuten): use should not interfere with your anesthesia. Please discuss this with your surgeon regarding whether surgery should be postponed. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
What is a "medication HA"?
I think: Medication headache....a type of frequent or daily headache. I'm not positive though. Need to see what the context the phrase was used. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
What is best pain medication?
There are none...: Even the strongest opiates only "take the edge off" for people in chronic pain. Meds are only one part of dealing with the pain. A useful tool, but pain is so necessary for survival that we are not "allowed" to monkey with it much. In acute pain, the transition from miserable to less miserable can be great. In chronic pain, it's just part of the plan. ...Read more
I need a refill on my medication?
So call your doc: This is the HT public information site.We are thousands of volunteer docs based primarily in the US who answer medical questions.We do not offer treatments. State medical boards require a physician/patient relationship,a retrievable record,recent exam with vital signs for prescribing.Failure to do so can lead to loss or restriction of license. It may seem minor to you but it is not. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
I need refills on my medications?
Not here: For that you will likely need the prime service of healthtap. Easier to call your pop imo ...Read more
Are expired medications effective?
Sometimes: Sometimes they are. For the most part, expired drugs simply lose potency once past their expiration date. There are, however, some drugs that actually become harmful if taken after they expire. As such, it is best to throw out any medications you have after a year. ...Read more
Which pain medication works better?
No answer: The best drug is the one that works with the lowest side effect incidence. That will change between patients. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
Safest medication to take for pain?
ASPRIN: Actually no one has decided on 'safest'. Asprin has been around since before you were born and unless you take too much (yes, too much of anything isnt good) most people are okay with it. If the pain it too severe for asprin you need to know what causes it. Good diagnosis is called for. See the dr. ...Read more
How can I dispose unused medications?
Several options: You can take them to your local pharmacy for proper disposal. Some medically oriented charities will also take medication for distribution to the disadvantaged. ...Read more
Is there medication for a widows peak?
No: I do not know why you are asking this question. ...Read more
Please describe the medication: topical?
Applies to skin: Topical just refers to how a medication is applied. In this case to the skin and is meant to treat local skin problems. Some meds are applied to the skin but are meant to be absorbed into the body in which case we use the term "transdermal" since it is meant to pass through the skin to affect the whole body. ...Read more
What medications are given fordepression?
Why R you depressed?: If your depression is affecting your life and/or those around you and you have trouble dealing with it or not knowing how to etc..It is very reasonable to seek help, either from a therapist, your physician/nurse, or both. Psychotherapy may be adequate for some, others may need both meds (many choices, depending on your symptoms/needs) and therapy. Consult doc. Good luck. ...Read moreSee 2 more doctor answers
What to expect after going on medication
Be more specific: Please be more specific.Get a more detailed answer ›
What medication is equivalent to covance d?
Yes: Covance d is a combination of losartan and hydrochlorthiazide- a diuretic). There are a number of such combinations for the treatment of hypertension. If this is a question of your co-pay, ask your physician about generic alternatives. ...Read more
What pain medication can be taken for r.S.D.?
RSD, or: Complex regional pain syndrome can be difficult to treat and each patient needs to be treated differently. Opioid medications are definitely not the first option. Consider medications that affect nerve pain most, like neuromodulators such as gabapentin. Clonidine has been found to help some as well. Stellate ganglion blocks can be diagnostic/therapeutic. Consider topical ketamine creams as well. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
What medication need to be taken for acidity?
Antacid: An h2 blocker (like Pepcid (famotidine) or its generic) once or twice daily, provides relief for many after about a week. If this fails, a proton pump inhibitor (ppi--like Prilosec or its generic) will often work where h2's have failed. If both fail after at least one week trial of each, see your dr or a GI dr for eval. ...Read more
Would it be okay if I use hash as medication?
Condition?: There are some conditions that medical marijuana is helpful for. However there can be significant problems related to cannabis use. Thus, would only consider this when prescribed or directed by a physician who is knowledgable in this area. Take care. ...Read more
I have rhititis.What medication shoud i take?
Antihistamine: You can try an over the counter antihistamine to begin with. Would use one that is non drowsy. ...Read more
What is medication for BP in adult of 65years?
Blood pressure : Lots of medicines for blood pressure see your doctor to be treated. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
The best medication for intertitial cysititis?
Elimiron: Elmiron (pentosan) is a medication that is fda approved for ic (interstitial cystitis). The main way it works is not truly known, but it may help with coating the lining of the bladder. In ic, inflammation may be the main cause of pain. Have you seen a doctor in regards to this? Hopefully, you can get the proper testing and see if this med would work well for you. ...Read more
What medications are best for managing my pain?
Depends - pain type: This depends on the diagnosis or type of pain you are experiencing. Consult with your physician or pain specialist to determine the right regimen. ...Read more
Should i feel a particular way on add medication?
Some people do: ADD medications, stimulants in particular may change the way you feel. Some feel calmer or less restless or agitated. Some feel more focused. Some feel increased restlessness. But in short, yes, stimulants can make you feel differently than prior to taking them. ...Read more
Am i taking too much medication? What should I do?
Not enough info.: Recommend you go over your medication regimen (to include supplements, vitamins, herbs, prescription medications, over the counter medications, caffeine and alcohol use) with your physician. ...Read more
Why could my bipolarity medication not be working?
Not working ??: See your physician .Many posibilities including diet, meds & expectations. ...Read more
What medications are recommended for drug addicts?
Clarify, please!: Do you want to know how to treat addiction? There are many addicting drugs out there and the medical treatment is different for all of them. But for all of them Narcotics Anonymous or Alcoholics Anonymous are extremely helpful and can often be the only treatment required. Often these programs, which are free, have success rates equal to many inpatient and outpatient costly rehab programs. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
I think i'm having a medication reactionwhat do to?
Drug reaction: If you are having an adverse reaction to a medication, stop the medication and call your doctor. ...Read more
What are the downsides of going off your medication?
And: And that means what medication?Get a more detailed answer ›
What is your opinion on the medication mirtazspapine?
Its one of: many anti-depressant medications with a low side-effect high therapeutic profile. It can be used ALONG WITH other anti-depressants (eg Trazadone) for a combined effect! Its a good choice and has a fairly rapid response! Hope this helps! BE WELL! DR Z ...Read more
How safe are the commonly prescribed pain medications?
Relatively safe: If used as prescribed, most pain medications are relatively safe. The danger comes when they are misused or abused for recreation. ...Read more
Which high bloodpreasure medications affect your lebedo?
In general: Beta blockers.Get a more detailed answer ›
Is there such thing as being too sensitive too medications?
Semantics: Certainly some people are very sensitive to medications as others are not. A good relationship with your provider should hopefully be able to get the proper dosing and medication that best suits each patients individual condition or scenario. Best wishes. ...Read more
Cedax (Definition)
Cedax is a third generation cephalosporin which is a kind of cephalosporin type drug (anti-bacterial ...Read more


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Veteran actress played Clark Kent's mother
Phyllis Thaxter, 92, an actress who had an active film career in the 1940s and '50s and capped it with her portrayal of Clark Kent's mother in the 1978 version of "Superman," died Tuesday at her home in Orlando, Fla., said her daughter, actress Skye Aubrey. She hadAlzheimer's disease.
After watching her screen test, MGM executives chose Thaxter, a stage actress, to play opposite Van Johnson in the World War II drama "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo" (1944).
A string of roles as the wife or romantic partner followed, as Thaxter appeared with Burt Lancaster in "Jim Thorpe — All American" (1951), James Cagney and Gig Young in "Come Fill the Cup" (1951), Ronald Reagan in "She's Working Her Way Through College" (1952) and Gary Cooper in "Springfield Rifle" (1952).
Thaxter also received good notices for her film work in the 1945 thriller"Bewitched"and the 1950 film noir "The Breaking Point" with John Garfield.
She was born Nov. 20, 1919, in Portland, Maine, to a state Supreme Court justice and his wife, a classically trained actress. Thaxter studied acting at the Montreal Repertory Theatre before landing theatrical roles in New York that included playing Lempi in the 1940 Broadway production of "There Shall Be No Night."
Thaxter also had numerous television parts in "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," "Lux Video Theatre" and other anthology series as well as prime-time episodic programs.
In recent years she acted in regional theater.
Thaxter's first marriage to James T. Aubrey Jr., who became president of CBS and head of MGM, ended in divorce. They had a son, James, and daughter Skye. She later married businessman Gilbert Lea, who died in 2008.
Ron Nelson
Officer responded to James Dean crash
Ron Nelson, 94, one of two California Highway Patrol officers to investigate the scene of actor James Dean's fatal 1955 crash in San Luis Obispo County, died Aug. 7, a week after having a stroke, the San Luis Obispo Tribune reported. He was a resident of Atascadero.
The actor's death transformed the young Hollywood star into a screen legend and provided a measure of celebrity for Nelson and fellow officer Ernie Tripke, who died in 2010. The men were frequently asked to share what they had witnessed Sept. 30, 1955, after responding to the collision of Dean's Porsche and a sedan at the rural junction of two highways.
When Nelson arrived, he saw Dean being loaded into an ambulance and breathing heavily, which he thought signaled severe brain injury, Nelson told The Times in 2005. He pointed out that the collision with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo student Donald Turnupseed was Turnupseed's fault. The other driver simply hadn't seen Dean's gray sports car coming at him, Nelson often said.
Although it was widely reported that Dean's car had been going 90 mph, that wasn't the case, Nelson had concluded. The wreckage and position of Dean's body indicated his car had been traveling about 55 mph, Nelson said in The Times interview.
"Strange thing is, I had never heard of James Dean the actor before the accident," Nelson had told The Times. "I thought maybe this was James Dean, the country singer."
Nelson was born April 25, 1918, on a North Dakota farm and joined the Navy in 1938. He was assigned to the repair vessel Vestal in Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. When the Japanese attacked, Nelson was playing tennis on the base; his ship sustained heavy damage.
-- Los Angeles Times staff and wire reports


text: Overview Why Do Research? Undergraduate research, scholarship, or creative work gives you an opportunity to delve, hands-on, into your academic field. It enables you to learn skills in problem solving, communication, and teamwork while helping you to clarify academic and professional goals. Participating in research, scholarship, or creative work also gives you the chance to create lasting relationships with some of the best and most productive faculty members in your discipline. Graduate schools and future employers look for students who have taken their education to the next level through undergraduate research opportunities because such experiences provide you with these and many more benefits.


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DOMA ruled unconstitutional
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 26: Married couple Michael Knaapen (L) amd John Becker (2nd L) react after hearing the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional at the Supreme Court, June 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. The high court ruled to strike down DOMA and determined the California's proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage was not properly before them, declining to overturn the lower court's striking down of the law. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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Activists + > Literature > Poetry
Of Ravens One
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Once a Raven dressed in black came to sit and have a chat.
He spoke of much and said to me a bit of this and a bit of that.
I listened well and heard it all, that which he so had to say.
Of times and tales and such a ball, blackest Raven spoke of his day.
Then he upped and without a word, flew fast up and up away.
Just so like a black old bird, off somewhere else he went to play.
Left me here to sit and ponder, so I do and so I wonder.
Were I to have fine feathers black, would I fly away to never come back?
Now as day breaks I still sit, in wait of answer to all of it.
From rising sun does now a cloud, begin to sing so very loud.
Takes me quite by surprise, a cloud that sings before my eyes!
"Cannot be cannot be, this clouds that sings I cannot see!"
"Tis true 'tis true!" Now I hear from the blue.
Behind me does that Raven perch, he who left me in the lurch.
"What say ye such of this all, ye darkest bird who doth appall?"
"Flown away before break of day, now returned to at this play."
Feathers ruffled all a'back, that Raven simply shook his head.
"What must think your foolish soul, that has kept you from your bed?"
"To sit on rock through night so long, and listen to such cloud instead?"
"Is it so that not you care, for that which most would often dare?"
"Or be it as it often may, would with this Raven you like to play?"
"Play you say, you say to play? Think not of such now on this day."
"Ye are but a blackened bird, from ye comes no wisdom's word."
"When ye tire of such play ye'll just up and fly away!"
"I promise not, I promise not!" Squawked that bird of black as rot.
Up he flew now into blue, that bird as dark as chimney flue.
Straight to cloud singing still, disappeared as if by will.
Just as so those wings did go, cloud became just a frame.
One mass of those of what he was, wings a'beat and all a'buzz.
Flying now still singing loud, those birds that so did seem a cloud.
Down they came all the same, those who bore insane dark name.
Ravens all Ravens all, from that sky they so did fall.
"We come to show you how we play, on this winter's brightest day."
"Watch with care if you dare, he who sits and at us glares."
"For if you're quick you'll see our trick, or mayhap not, mayhap not."
"Watch now well don't further dwell, we'll not be heard of not a word."
Now again I sit upon same rock, hearing naught but tick and tock.
I'd blinked it seems just once I did, and of those birds I was then rid.
Had this been but silly dream? Or had I those Ravens really seen?
Either this or tit for tat, I've not time for such as that.
'Tis off I must so go now quick, yet first I must from shoulder flick.
Feathers blackened by the sun, away away now I shall run.
But what is this oh strangest thing? Seems my arms have become wings.
I look about to see now all of me, feathered black as those birds of glee.
Now my steps no longer are, I take to air and fly a'far.
For after all is said and done, I am but just of Ravens one.
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Using Kahrs engineered wood flooring with underfloor heating
Kahrs and Underfloor Heating
Underfloor heating based on electricity or hot water loops is, in many ways, the ideal solution. Your choice of underfloor heating system should provide efficient and even heat distribution over the entire floor area.
The surface temperature of the floor must never exceed 27C. This also applies to areas next to radiators and elements, under furniture and carpets, etc. With good furnishing and without too many carpets, or carpets that are too thick, it is reasonable to achieve a temperature of 23C over the entire floor area, for a room temperature of around 21C. Of course, this is assuming that the room requires a normal amount of heating. This means that your sealing, insulation, windows, etc., must be of regulation standard quality. Extra precautions should be taken to ensure the temperature at the feeding of the hot water never exceeds the maximum level, and that installation instructions provided by the supplier of the heating system are followed correctly.
Words of warning
Floors with underfloor heating are more susceptible to moisture than those without. This is because the difference in moisture content between the driest and dampest parts of the floor will increase over time. Underfloor heating can cause extensive drying, which makes the wood contract and shrink. In a cold, dry climate, you can expect to see gaps between strips and slightly concave boards from time to time. We recommend Khrs Original 15 mm parquet flooring or Khrs Linnea 7 mm with Woodloc or Woodloc 5S joints for floors with underfloor heating. Both Khrs Original and Khrs Linnea reduce the risk of gaps forming.
It is worth bearing in mind that parquet flooring made from Beech and hard Maple expands and contracts more than other wood species and is therefore not recommended for use with underfloor heating.
Installing over underfloor heating
Your wood floor must be laid close to the subfloor and without an air gap, as air gaps can cause the wood to dry out very quickly.
When laying a floor over underfloor heating loops, the working temperature should be at least 18C. This is applicable to boards, subfloors and room temperature. The relative humidity (RH) of the air must be between 30 and 60% before, during and after laying the floor.
Cardboard is preferred for the intermediate layer, as polyethylene cellular plastic and cork particleboard have a higher thermal resistance.
Find out more about installation over underfloor heating:
Special requirements when installing underfloor heating:
- The floor construction must have a heat-distributing layer that gives an even temperature over the entire surface of the floor area, in order to prevent high temperatures in certain spots.
- It must be possible to control and limit the surface temperature with a high degree of accuracy.
- The entire floor area must be heated. However, this does not apply to comfort heating systems, which complement normal heating. In this case, the temperature should be considerably lower than the permitted 27°C floor surface.
- The laid floor — including the intermediate layer — must have a low thermal resistance.
- A vapour barrier must be built into the floor construction, positioned as close as possible to the wood floor. It is particularly important to have the vapour barrier near to the wood floor if the joists are thick or heavy. Under no circumstances may the vapour barrier be placed on the opposite side of the joists.


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That's a large percentage of the cases, and it is like that on most Wednesdays in Justice Court.
Here's what is going on. It is now possible for officers (and there are a lot of them) to simply call in your license plate and get immediate information on your insurance, registration and driver license status. That provides the probable cause for a stop. You don't have to commit a traffic offense to be pulled over.
There's nothing wrong with that per se. All drivers should have insurance, proper registration and a valid license. Apparently, there are a lot of folks in Moab who don't. I suspect the primary reasons for that are economic and/or legal status.
The point is, if you don't have proper insurance, registration and license, don't drive. You'll likely get caught, and when you do it's a lot more expensive and time-consuming to deal with the charges than it is to drive legally.
If you're not covered, catch a ride with someone who is, ride a bike or walk. I'll bet our local officers and the courts would be just as happy with a town full of legal drivers, as a town with a perpetual docket of serial fine payers.
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On Christmas Eve 2011, Adrian Peterson tore up his knee. This season, Peterson tore up the NFL.
Peterson is Sporting News' Comeback Player of the Year with 483 votes, easily outdistancing Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, who finished second with 320 votes. In the process, Peterson further solidified his position as an all-time great running back.
What Manning achieved coming off neck surgery was superb. But when the season began, find somebody who expected Peterson to have his best season ever. Find somebody outside the Vikings' organization who expected them to finish 10-6 and to make the playoffs.
Because of Peterson, the Vikings had a season to remember. With 2,097 yards, he fell just 9 yards short of breaking Eric Dickerson's single-season record. Peterson also scored 12 touchdowns and averaged 6.0 yards per carry.
During his best eight-game stretch, Peterson averaged 164.1 yards. That's more remarkable when you consider the Vikings lacked a consistent passing game to take the pressure off Peterson. Christian Ponder struggled during many games, including two games in which he passed for fewer than 100 yards. Opponents loaded the box to stop Peterson every week. Didn't matter. They couldn't contain Peterson, even when they knew he was coming. Once Vikings star wide receiver Percy Harvin suffered a season-ending ankle injury, Peterson simply carried more of the load.
Watching Peterson run was breathtaking. He broke tackles with explosive power. He made violent cuts that left defenders grasping at air.
People wondered if Peterson would still be a home run hitter after knee surgery. No worries. There were plenty of memorable runs that showed Peterson still had his finishing kick, an 82-yarder against the Rams, a 64-yarder against the Buccaneers, a 74-yarder against the Seahawks and a 61-yarder Sunday against the Lions. Peterson had 27 runs of 20 yards or more, far and away the most in the NFL.
Peterson also got stronger as the season progressed. Early in the season, Vikings coach Leslie Frazier worried about giving Peterson too much work too soon. But by the end of the season, only Arian Foster (351 carries) had more than Peterson (348).
Peterson's comeback season was extraordinary. At a position where losing even half a step can end a career, Peterson proved he hadn't lost anything. In fact, he came back better than ever.
Peterson's numbers
Rushing yards: 2,097
Touchdowns: 12
Yards per carry: 6.0
Yards per game: 131.1
Runs for 20 or more yards: 27 (long of 82)
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Sporting News polled more than 800 NFL players, coaches and executives for our 2012 awards. Everyone voted for offensive and defensive player of the year, rookie of the year and comeback player of the year. Only coaches and executives voted for coach of the year, coordinator of the year, executive of the year and SN's All-Pro team.
The schedule
Jan. 21: Rookie of the year, Robert Griffin III
Jan. 22: Comeback player of the year, Adrian Peterson
Jan. 23: Defensive player of the year
Jan. 24: Offensive player of the year
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Scholastic will launch Infinity Ring, a new multi-platform time travel adventure series for children ages 8-12, on August 28 in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand with Book 1: A Mutiny in Time by author James Dashner. Infinity Ring combines books, an interactive "Hystorian's Guide" map, and an online game experience where readers travel back in time to "fix" history.
Now through August 27, Scholastic has unlocked a special advance sneak peak of the action-packed 3-D Infinity Ring online game. Kids who play and register online will earn a special "Pioneer Medal," a digital reward for being an early adopter of the online game. The full game site experience launches August 28. To preview the online game introduction video, click here.
The global promotional campaign kicks off in the U.S. with comprehensive television, online, and print advertising throughout the fall season, as well as a national "Infinity Ring Rewrite History" classroom writing contest sponsored by Scholastic Book Clubs. The winning classroom will get a visit from Infinity Ring author and series architect James Dashner. The campaign also includes a national multi-city publicity tour featuring James Dashner who will make appearances in schools, bookstores, and libraries throughout the U.S.
This post was originally written by Ali Mierzejewski and published by ToyBook.com. For more news, visit www.toybook.com, follow The Toy Book on Twitter, and like The Toy Book on Facebook. The Toy Book is a bimonthly trade magazine covering the toy industry, published by Adventure Publishing Group.


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Friday, January 21, 2011
Concept Art
Two years ago I was invited to work in Studio Baestarts with base in Budapest, Hungary for two months for a 3D animated project as a concept artist for character development and environment concept art. Here is some of the work I did for this project.
Posted by Alberto Cerriteño at 8:46 PM
Labels: Animation, art, character, comissioned, concept, illustration
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Me quedo son palabras Beto.ReplyDelete
Felicidades, ya quería ver de que se trataba el proyecto al que te fuiste hacer.
Saludos y buenas vibras.
Amazing designs!ReplyDelete
Absolutely stunning work! I love every image :)ReplyDelete
Wow! What a fantastic post! Thank you for sharing! These are beautiful :)ReplyDelete
These are just great...looking at them with my kids and just smiling and laughing at a lot of them. These pics are just full of life and joy Alberto, thanks for sharing them with us!ReplyDelete
wow so stunning! i like your works very much <3ReplyDelete
These are amazing. Love the colors :)ReplyDelete
Amazing work, Alberto!ReplyDelete
Superbe châteaux ! I want live in !ReplyDelete
awesome characters!ReplyDelete
uno de mis proyectos favoritos, los personajes están perfectos para animación. Saludos!ReplyDelete
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Aaradhna's always had a truly impressive and soulful set of pipes and made a name for herself locally, featuring on songs by the likes of Adeaze, Savage, David Dallas, and P-Money, plus a couple of solid solo albums. But here on her third album, after a four-year break, she finds a sound and confidence that truly announces her as an artist in her own right. Sure, you could make some comparisons to Amy Winehouse and Adele, but Aaradhna somehow manages to take the inspirations of Motown and doo-wop and give them a fresh, local sound.
There's something over-archingly sunny about this 17-track collection, whether she's singing about heartbreak (Back Of My Mind), being a misfit (Cool Shoes), cheating men (or women), or musing on tricky friendships, shaking herself out of a rut (Wake Up), or the great man she wants to hang on to. It could be the lovely, melting, multi-tracked harmonies she's put together, the airy lightness to the arrangements (she mostly keeps things deceptively simple, with a hint of the Pacific in the guitars and percussion), or the youthful language and modern inflections, but she manages to sound genuine, rather than coming off as an homage to the past, and there's a warm sense of humour mixed through.
It's a bit too long, occasionally becomes overly sentimental, and musically a touch repetitive, but experienced co-writers and producers Evan Short and Pete Wadams (P-Money) have helped to keep the overall effect focused and accomplished, giving Aaradhna's voice the treatment it deserves.
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Canine Heartworm Disease
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Updated this publication using information from the American Heartworm Society.
Canine heartworm infection causes disease primarily in the small pulmonary arteries and secondarily in the heart. Dirofilaria immitus adults are thin worms that reach 10 to 12 inches in length. The adult worms live in the peripheral branches of the pulmonary arteries and produce large numbers of microscopic offspring (microfilaria), which circulate throughout the bloodstream.
Heartworm disease is caused by the body's immunologic reaction to the presence of the adults and offspring. The body produces a number of different substances to destroy these foreign proteins. In the process, the vascular system of the lungs is damaged.
The heartworm life cycle begins when a dog with circulating microfilaria is bitten by a mosquito. The mosquito takes up microfilaria with its blood meal; these mature into infective larvae within the mosquito. When the infective mosquito bites a dog, larvae are injected into the dog's skin. Once in the dog, the larvae migrate and mature into adult worms in the blood vessels of the lungs. The adults (male and female) produce microfilaria after about six months.
Canine heartworm is widespread throughout the world, but mainly occurs in the tropics, subtropics and some temperate areas. It has been reported in all 50 of the United States. It is found in dogs, cats, foxes, wolves and other wild carnivores as well as in sea lions and humans.
Heartworms must reach maturity (about six months from infection) before tests for heartworm antigens or microfilaria become positive. Because of this, there is no reason to test puppies less than six months old.
The two basic methods for detecting heartworm infection are microfilaria testing and antigen testing. Antigen tests look for the presence of adult female worms. These tests are almost 100 percent specific for Dirofilaria immitus, but may be falsely negative if there is a low burden of worms. Microfilaria tests are done by Knott tests or membrane filtration tests. These tests are also very specific, but may be negative if the adult worms are not producing offspring or if the body is destroying the offspring.
Recently it has come to light that dogs on monthly heartworm preventative medications will become microfilaria-negative if they are infected with heartworms before or during preventative administration. Therefore, all animals on a monthly preventative should be tested by antigen tests. Dogs on daily preventatives should be checked for microfilaria prior to starting preventative medication, since these drugs may cause severe adverse reactions in animals with circulating microfilaria.
Clinical signs of heartworm disease may occur at any stage of the infection. The physical presence of the worm has little effect on the disease state. The disease state is caused by the body's own immune reaction to the worms. This reaction causes the small arteries of the lungs to thicken, which makes the heart work harder to pump blood into the lungs. The reactions in the lungs also make it more difficult for normal exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide to occur. These changes lead to clinical signs that include coughing, exercise intolerance and indications of right heart failure including fluid accumulations in the chest and abdomen.
Prevention of heartworm infection can be accomplished by a number of medications. Diethylcarbamazine (DEC) is a daily preventative. Ivermectin, milbemycin oxime, moxidectin, and selamectin are preventatives that are given once a month. The ivermectin, milbemycin oxime, and moxidectin are available for oral administration. Selamectin is applied topically. There is a topical application with an ivermectin/imidacloprid combination as well. These medications are instituted only after negative heartworm tests are obtained. Dogs can remain on a heartworm preventative year round or only during the mosquito season. In any event, the dogs should be retested each year.
Treatment of heartworm infection involves different drugs for eliminating the adults and microfilaria. Thiacetarsamide sodium intravenous injection is the only available treatment for adult worms. Unfortunately, the death of the worms can cause problems even worse than the presence of live worms. The dying and dead adult worms can cause blood vessels in the lungs to clog, which can develop into fatal lung disease. The chances of this occurring can be greatly reduced by enforcing strict rest for a minimum of six weeks after treatment.
Microfilaria are eliminated about three weeks after adult treatment. A number of different preparations are available, including Dizan (the only drug labeled for this purpose), levamisole, ivermectin and milbemycin.
Another therapy for removing adult heartworm is melarsomine dihydrochloride. This is given via deep intramuscular injection into the epaxial lumbar muscles. Mild swelling and some soreness may occur. As with thiacetarsamide, the dog must have strict rest. The standard protocol is two injections 24 hours apart. However, for dogs at greater risk of pulmonary thromboemboli, an alternative protocol is to give three injections. The first dose is followed 4 to 6 weeks later with two doses 24 hours apart. In contrast to thiacetarsamide, a microfilariacide may be instituted immediately at the start of treatment for the adults.
Heartworm disease is a problem throughout the United States. It takes approximately six months from the time an infective mosquito bites a dog for the worms to mature and produce microfilaria. Testing of dogs should be done on a yearly basis. Preventative medication also should be administered year-round or during the mosquito season.
Symptoms of heartworm disease can occur from about four months after infection to years later. Treatment of heartworm infection can cause disease at least as bad as, if not worse than, the infection itself. Preventing heartworm infections with daily or monthly medications is the best way to manage this potential disease state.


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Movie Studios May Be About To Learn That Netflix Has The Leverage
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Now it's the movie studios' turn.
Jeff Nolan points out that the movie studios are apparently pissed off at Netflix, saying that they're trying to renegotiate deals on tougher terms. As Nolan points out, those studios may discover they have a lot less leverage than they think. If a studio pulls its movies from Netflix, those studios may find that it hurts them a lot more than it hurts Netflix, which has increasingly built a dominant position in the movie distribution space. Yet, of course, because these firms overvalue the content, they don't seem to be able to see this coming, despite all the foreshadowing...


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I was listening to an old tape of 80's Fatman interview with a mate the other day and these dubplates were played inbetween the interview segments. Awesome tracks. Anyone have copies? MP3 or whatever?
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The Independent Health Foundation has appointed three new members to its board of directors to serve three year terms.
Independent Health's Judith A. Feld, M.D., associate medical director, behavioral health, advanced primary and specialty care initiatives, leads the integration of behavioral health into the medical home model. Feld earned a medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and completed her residency in psychiatry at George Washington University. She holds a master's degree in public health from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and is completing a master's in medical management at the University of Southern California. She is a member of numerous professional societies and organizations, a volunteer assistant professor at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine, and serves on the board of managers for the Buffalo Museum of Science.
David W. Donovan, vice president, sales at Independent Health, oversees the organization, implementation, administration and supervision of all sales activities and development of the company's sales strategies. A graduate of Allegheny College, Donovan received dual bachelor of science degrees in biochemistry and business administration. Donovan is chairperson of the Amherst Chamber of Commerce and serves on the board of directors for Buffalo Prep and the SPCA of Erie County.
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Based on an person's past contributions, WikiTrust computes a reputation score between zero and nine. When someone makes an edit, the background behind the new text gets shaded orange depending on their reputation: the brighter the orange, the less "trust" the text has. Then when another author edits the page, they essentially vote on the new text. If they like the edit, they'll keep it, and if not, they'll revert it. Text that persists will become less orange over time, as more editors give their votes of approval.While there are some concerns about how well this will work (and how much processing power it will take), it seems like a worthwhile experiment.


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This is a great elegant and classy style for an evening out or wedding. It is something that can easily be created at home. The hair should be straightened and free of frizz. Using an anti-frizz serum can help eliminate any frizz and give you the shine that you can see in Kim's hair. Then part your hair wherever you desire and pull back tightly into a ponytail. The ponytail is then wrapped around itself to form this sleek bun and pinned in place with bobby pins. Now your ready for your night out.
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A philandering poet, a pair of clowns and a woman on the verge of burning her house down. These are several of the characters played by Jeff Andersen and Lila Martinez in Blackout Theatre Company's latest original work, Stories of Us: A Guide to Home Improvement.
This trio of short, diverse plays digs into the dynamics of romantic relationships. The show evolved out of a company writing exercise, in which members of Blackout penned two-person plays that referenced a house. The end result is a production with strong voices, bound together by themes of love, loss and the difficulties of building a life with another person.
Stories of Us opens with "The Ups & The Downs," vignettes by Barney Lopez that explore the peaks and valleys of the bond between lead characters Yolanda and Jesse. They meet, fall in love, fall out of love and part ways—but not necessarily in that order. Before the short begins, the audience is asked to rearrange a series of 17 photographs that represent scenes in the couple's life, and that's the order in which they're performed.
To watch the moments out of order reveals a truth: Whether a relationship was happy or a hurtful one is often just a question of where the brain's roulette ball lands on the spinning wheel of memory. "The Ups & The Downs" communicates that jumbled sense of retrospect. But the play loses power with its lack of specificity. Like every couple, Jesse and Yolanda have their issues. Unlike every couple, there's a theatrical staging of them. So the question remains: Why? The characters need fleshing out and to be involved in a particular relationship for the story to be engaging on a visceral level.
The evening takes a sharp stylistic turn with the next piece, "Boxes Full of Posey" by Joshua Bien. Here we are introduced to Lux and Syd, who communicate entirely without understandable words. The two speak in mutual gibberish, and the tale unfolds as a sort of physical clown-comedy. The performance centers around Lux and Syd's adventures with boxes—lots and lots of cardboard boxes. They transport them on and off stage, arrange them, count them, sometimes rip them open. They play, they fight, they kiss. At times, they inspire one another. Other times, they inadvertently tear down one another's work.
"Boxes" is cute and lively, and like the short before it, venturesome in style. But the wordless physicality, though a bold choice, lacks narrative clarity. Are they moving somewhere? Are they building something? Through the confusion, though, Bien captures something genuine about the way people relate to one another, and there are a few laugh-out-loud moments. Actor Andersen's comedic talents are particularly strong—and not just in "Posey." His performance lends a goofy, endearing humor to his characters that makes all of them charming even in their most unlikeable moments.
"The House that Kyle and Darlene Broke" by Shannon Flynn is a highly charged conclusion to the evening. Darlene, desperate to revive the passion in her marriage, has soaked her kitchen floor in gasoline and has a lighter at the ready. But, she quickly informs her husband, she is willing to forgo arson if he will punch through their kitchen wall instead.
Her need to see the house reflect the brokenness of their relationship is palpable. When she tells Kyle that if he just punches the wall everything will be OK, it's convincing, as illogical as it may seem. The stakes are high, and the question of how the scenario will play out is gripping.
Blackout is one of the most ambitious theater companies in Albuquerque. Its work—including a full-length original rock musical, and an adaptation of A Christmas Carol involving puppetry and live music—consistently takes big risks and pushes creative boundaries. Stories of Us, with its experimentation in structure and style, is no exception. Though flawed, the production is polished, professional and original.


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Heart disease is the #1 killer in America. And, although an astonishing 80 percent of midlife women have one or more of the risk factors that lead to heart disease, millions of women still do not take their risk for heart disease seriously or personally. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) created The Heart Truth® Road Show to deliver an urgent heart health wakeup call to local women in cities with populations at high risk for heart disease. The exhibit provides women in each community an opportunity to learn about their personal risk for heart disease and offers educational materials to equip them to take control of their heart health.
In 2011, The Heart Truth traveled to shopping malls in five cities between October and November, as part of the Ladies Home Journal's Ladies' Lounge events, to provide free heart health materials and display red dresses from The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection® Fashion Shows. The events took place in Los Angeles, CA, Dallas, TX, Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA, and Manchester, CT - reaching over 5,500 audiences with heart health educational messages.
The Heart Truth Road Show visited two U.S. cities between September and October to provide free heart disease risk factor screenings–including blood pressure, body mass index, total blood cholesterol, and blood glucose–and disseminated educational materials. The exhibit featured six designer red dresses from The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection Fashion Shows, including dresses from the Red Dress Collection 2010.
The Heart Truth Road Show traveled to two shopping malls in Albuquerque, NM, and Houston, TX. The Heart Truth Road Show reached hundreds of individuals with The Heart Truth, many of whom were found to have one or more risk factors for heart disease. Read stories from the road or view road show photographs to learn more about the exhibit.
In the spring of 2009, The Heart Truth Road Show traveled to six cities including Minneapolis, MN, Houston, TX, Los Angeles, CA, Charlotte, NC, and Atlanta, GA as well as the historic Grand Central Terminal in New York, NY, bringing free screenings, the Red Dress℠ display, and educational materials to women who remain under-informed about heart disease.
The Road Show went to 10 cities in 2008: Minneapolis, MN, Cincinnati, OH, Atlanta, GA, Philadelphia, PA, Los Angeles, CA, Birmingham, AL, Charleston, SC, Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, and West Palm Beach, FL. Additionally, the Road Show travelled to four cities in 2006: Pittsburgh, PA, Memphis, TN, Washington, DC, and Jacksonville, FL and five cities in 2004: Philadelphia, PA, Chicago, IL, San Diego, CA, Dallas, TX, and Miami, FL.
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No, your hand is not getting bigger. That same chocolate bar you've been eating since you were a kid really has shrunk in size.
Whether it's ice cream, chocolate, cheese or yogurt, CNBC highlights some of the consumer goods that have slimmed down in recent years globally, but have stayed near the same price point.
Why do it? For manufacturers, it's a choice. Rather than increase a product's price and hope the consumer sticks with its brand, some companies have tried size reductions to keep competitive.
Rob Dickerson, senior global packaged food analyst at Consumer Edge Research told CNBC via telephone that he's seen a growing trend in the last three years of these cutbacks in food.
Poor harvests in the U.S., rising supplier costs, growing demand from China and the general fallout from the economic crisis are just some of the reasons Dickerson gives for the squeeze. Each individual nation also has varying factors, he added.
"Food inflation has outpaced wage inflation in the U.S," he said. America's fall in demand is due to the economic malaise after the global financial crash, the reduction in the food stamp program and the increase in payroll taxes, he said.
(Watch the video: How your favorite treat shrank)
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Real-World Review
2014 Toyota Corolla vs. Honda Civic
Small-car buyers often approach the task with the following question: Should I get a new Honda Civic, or should I get a 2014 Toyota Corolla? Both automakers enjoy longstanding reputations for building dependable, fuel-efficient small cars, traits highly valued among consumers on tighter budgets. Which of the two is the better car? That's what we're going to find out.
2014 Toyota Corolla Highlights
The 2014 Corolla is completely redesigned, adding a sense of style on the outside and lots of extra space on the inside. The standard engine is the same as before, but a new continuously variable transmission (CVT) and other updates improve fuel economy. The Corolla S model offers greater substance than just a bloated body kit, too.
2013 Honda Civic Highlights
As this article is written, the 2014 Honda Civic is not yet on sale. Changes are unlikely, however, given that the Civic was completely redesigned for the 2012 model year, and was then significantly updated and upgraded for the 2013 model year. Honda sells the Civic in coupe and sedan flavors. We're focusing on the 4-door sedan here.
Fuel Economy
The most popular powertrain choices for both the Civic and the Corolla are rated by the Environmental Protection Agency to return 31 miles per gallon in combined city and highway driving with a manual gearbox and 32 mpg with the Honda's automatic and the Toyota's CVT. So we're going to call the fuel economy contest a tie.
Before you call foul over this decision, yes, we know about the Civic Hybrid and its 44-mpg combined city and highway driving average. And yes, we know that Honda offers the option of buying a version of the Civic equipped with a natural gas powertrain. But the performance-tuned Civic Si gets just 25 mpg, which drags the Honda's overall, non-sales-weighted average down to 32.7 mpg across the lineup, lower than the Corolla's 33-mpg average.
Whoa, wait a second. The Toyota lineup averages 33 mpg? How did we get that number? You can't forget about the Corolla LE Eco, which gets either 34 mpg or 35 mpg in combined city and highway driving depending on the trim package you select.
The Honda Civic sedan is one of the safest small cars. It gets a 5-star overall crash-test rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it gets a Top Safety Pick Plus rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Unfortunately, as this article is written, neither organization has performed testing on the redesigned 2014 Toyota Corolla. Toyota spokespeople say that they made structural changes to the new Corolla for the vehicle to pass the tough new small overlap frontal-impact crash test conducted by IIHS, and they predict the Corolla will pass all rounds of testing with the highest possible ratings.
We can't go on predictions, so Honda takes the win for safety for now.
As stated earlier, small-car buyers choose a Honda Civic or a Toyota Corolla, in part, because they believe both models to be very reliable. In reviewing reliability and dependability data from Consumer Reports and J.D. Power, that may not be the case when it comes to the Honda.
Historically, the Toyota Corolla has performed better than the Civic in Consumer Reports and J.D. Power surveys, though both organizations predict that a new Civic or a new Corolla will likely prove better than average in terms of reliability. However, J.D. Power has frequently given the Civic average ratings for dependability based on the results of its annual Vehicle Dependability Study, while Corollas have generally rated better than average in the same study of vehicle owners.
Victory, then, goes to the 2014 Toyota Corolla.
For the 2013 model year, Honda canceled its base Civic DX model, making the better-equipped Civic LX the least expensive way to park a new Civic in the driveway. If you can't operate a manual transmission, that means you're spending $19,755 for a new Honda Civic LX.
The equivalently equipped 2014 Corolla model is the LE trim level, which costs $19,110 and includes a CVT. Add the LE Plus package, which includes aluminum wheels, fog lights and a reversing camera and the price tag is still lower than the Civic at $19,510.
That spells value, would you agree? Check every option box for the Corolla LE Plus and Toyota adds a slew of infotainment technologies, a power sunroof, a Smart Key passive entry system with push-button starting, a premium audio system and more; the Toyota's price tag rises to $21,870. To get a Honda Civic EX equipped anywhere close to that level results in a window sticker reading $23,105.
Granted, ALG says a Corolla's depreciation rating is three stars compared to five stars for the Honda, but the 2014 Corolla comes with free scheduled maintenance and roadside assistance for the first two years or 25,000 miles. Get a flat tire with the Civic during that period and you'd better have roadside assistance with your insurance carrier or you're spinning lug nuts yourself.
As this article is written, both companies are making it easier to buy their vehicles, offering low 1.9 percent APR financing for 60 months. Walk into a Honda dealer with empty pockets and you can drive out of the showroom with a Civic LX for nothing but a signature that promises you'll make the lease payment of $210 each month. Toyota is doing a zero-down lease, too, but theirs is for the nicely equipped Corolla S Plus for $249 per month.
It looks like Toyota is schooling Honda when it comes to providing value to small-car buyers. We're giving the nod to the Corolla.
As a part of its revamp for the 2013 model year, Honda made a bunch of stuff standard for the Civic, including Smart Vent side-impact airbags, a reversing camera, a USB port, Pandora Internet radio compatibility and Bluetooth connectivity with hands-free calling, music streaming and text messaging. Younger, price-conscious consumers want these features in their next new vehicle, and Honda delivers.
Toyota offers these features, too, but they're included mostly with the Entune infotainment system that is a part of the Driver Convenience Package offered as an option for the Plus and Premium versions of the various Corolla models. The added cost may be worthwhile to some, as it includes a premium audio system with a 6.1-inch touchscreen display, a navigation system, a USB 2.0 port and AppSuite technology that offers a broad variety of applications and services.
To come close to delivering what the Corolla can, Honda buyers must spend about $1,300 more for the Civic EX with Navigation model. And it still isn't quite as sophisticated as the Toyota's Entune system or as easy to use due to a smaller screen, buttons and knobs. But the Civic does offer hands-free text messaging for under $20,000. And given younger buyer mindsets, that may be the singular piece of technology that tips the scales in favor of the Honda.
AutoTrader's Advice
On paper, the 2014 Toyota Corolla is the better car in the areas that matter most to consumers. Plus, it has nearly as much rear-seat legroom as it does up-front, and a bigger trunk to boot. Small-sedan buyers on a budget need to carefully consider the Corolla.


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Proprioception. It's that little sense that lets you know where the body is in relation to its various segments and the external environment. Also known as kinesthetic awareness. You have receptors (proprioceptors) located in the skin, in and around the joints and muscles, and in the inner ear that send back information to tell you where you are.
Today we're going to talk about the proprioceptors located in and around the joints and muscles – specifically the muscle spindles and Golgi Tendon Organs (GTO). These musculotendinous receptors provide feedback regarding muscle tension and length so that the body can manage muscular control and coordination.
Chapters 1 and 5 in ACE's Essentials of Exercise Science for Fitness Professionals are where you are going to find the most information on inhibition, muscle spindles and GTO. The muscle spindle is a proprioceptor that provides information about changes in muscle length – it responds to stretch, dynamic and static changes in muscle length. The GTO is another type of proprioceptor that provides information about changes in muscle tension – it responds to force.
GTO are located within tendons and are generally less active, less numerous, and slower to react than muscle spindles which are located within skeletal muscles.
When we talk about muscles contracting, we also have to talk about what stops those muscles from contracting (inhibition). Why would we want to stop a muscle from contracting? Usually for reasons involving safety and injury prevention, but also to help your muscles contract and relax to help you maintain a nice upright posture. When you are dealing with flexibility, inhibition can help to increase the stretch and increase muscle extensibility. There are two primary types of inhibition – autogenic inhibition and reciprocal inhibition.
Autogenic inhibition occurs when the GTO is activated by a force exerted on the muscle tendon, causing reflex inhibition (relaxation) of the contracting muscle and contraction of the agonist. The inhibitory signals from the GTO are trying to override excitatory impulses from the muscle spindles and cause gradual relaxation. For example, if you hold a hamstrings stretch for 7- 10 seconds, the increase in muscle tension activates a GTO response and inhibits the muscle contraction, allowing for greater stretching.
Reciprocal inhibition is relaxation of the antagonist muscle in response to contraction of the agonist. For example, firing the gluteus maximus (the agonist) for 6 – 15 seconds reciprocally inhibits the hip flexors (antagonist) temporarily, allowing the hip flexors to then be stretched.
If you're interested in more in-depth information on inhibition and stretch reflex you can check out Chapter 5 in the Essentials Manual. For other questions you might have, you can contact us at 1-888-825-3636 x782 and speak with one of our Education Consultants!


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Community Resource Centre
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An event every week that begins at 6:00pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 19, 2018
Canolfan Hermon Community Resource Center, Hermon, Glogue, Pembrokeshire SA36 0DT
A fine eco-conscious building, converted from the local school by community shares and grant funding. Providing beautiful space for events, small business, local people coming together. A central location with so much potential for users to enjoy.


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Sunday, February 26, 2012
* Felt Penguin Mask
For "C"s penguin party she wanted penguin masks so I made some.
I didn't use a pattern, I just cut out some black and white felt free-hand
and trimmed it until it looked right. Then I cut out some yellow felt for the beaks.
I used double triangles because she wanted to open and close the beaks.
I stitched the white and yellow felt to the black then added a bit of black elastic to the back.
To cut out the eye holes I traced a small plastic lid onto the felt and used it as my
guide to carefully cut out the eye holes with sharp sewing scissors.
Super easy, they took me less than 45 minutes to whip up
and I had all of the materials on hand.
"C" and her buddies loved them. They were mama penguins
taking care of stuffed baby penguins in the igloo fort.
More Penguin Party details coming all week!
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If you caught Ty's Take, ESPN SportCenter or pretty much any media outlet that covers college sports over the last few days, you probably can surmise what this column is about.
If you didn't, here's the issue in a nutshell: the Iowa State men's basketball team lost to Kansas at home the other night, effectively snapping the Cyclones' 22-game home winning streak. While the officiating wasn't fantastic all game, a series of questionable calls right before the end of regulation turned the tables on Iowa State and, while they didn't determine the outcome of the game outright, they certainly had an effect on the contest.
What I'm not going to do, however, is whine or mope about the officiating and the outcome; I'm here to address the fallout.
I was raised about 90 miles outside Chicago and have been effectively set up for sports heartbreak since my first trip to Wrigley Field as a 7-year-old. While I don't live and die by the fate of my Cubs, I know what it's like to have abnormally high hopes for an underdog team only to have my heart ripped out by, say, Steve Bartman.
It seems only fitting that I ended up a Cyclone. In my four years, I learned that being a fan in Ames isn't always easy – in fact, it's rarely easy. While moments like the other night sting, many fans I know are accustomed to this heartbreak, be it at the hands of a Big 12 basketball referee or our own quarterback.
My bitterness after the Kansas game only went as far as (jokingly) threatening to leave Ty in Ames; a few hours later, I was more or less resigned to the fact that losses as such are simply a part of a Cyclone fan's identity.
There were a few ISU fans who took things too far, however.
While I won't get into the offensive, racist and threatening details, a pair of men who identified themselves as Iowa State students took their frustration to Twitter. Among the rude and outright inappropriate things they tweeted at Kansas star Elijah Johnson, a handful of death threats emerged.
Not only does this embarass me as an Iowa State alumna, it portrayed my school in a terrible light on the national stage.
Ty asserted in his column yesterday that Cyclone fans, as a whole, are generally pretty chill. This bodes true as long as you encounter said fans in person (and before copius amounts of tailgating beverage has been consumed).
Thus, I guarantee you that these two misguided young men would have never had the nerve to verbally assualt Johnson in person as they did behind the veil of their Twitter accounts.
It's not just them, either: every single publication I've worked for, including here at the Daily News, has worked with an online system that often attracts similar commentary.
Whether they're completely anonymous behind the front of usernames, or accountable by their full names via Facebook, I've found that many people who would ordinarily use the good sense to bite their tongues in person find it much easier to lash out by way of their keyboards.
Sometimes it's hard to navigate the world of social media – a seemingly endless online landscape with few hard-set and defined rules – but consider this: anything you type, post and make public can be, in some way or another, preserved forever.
I understand the implications of the First Amendment and by no means intend to dissuade any person from expressing his or her opinion on the Internet, I simply urge you to think twice before clicking "post." If it's not something you'd have the nerve to say in person, why post it for the world to see?


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When the voting booths close on Town Meeting Day, we're all left with a range of questions: Who won? What proposals passed? Are we getting a new town hall? How will this affect taxes?
That's why we're here — to deliver answers to your questions ASAP.
On Tuesday, March 6, at 8 p.m. — an hour after the voting booths close in most local towns — we'll be live blogging election results here on our website. That magical box on the front page of addisonindependent.com that usually feature's Trent Campbell's award-winning photography will turn into a platform for live election coverage and community discussion.
That's right, you can join in too! As we corral results from across the county, we encourage you to ask questions and express your opinions about specific articles or anything town meeting related. Our live blog will also provide a great platform for communities to come together and share Town Meeting Day experiences.
We hope to see you here at addisonindependent.com, Town Meeting Day night at 8 p.m.


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Calcot's board of directors has authorized the second progress payment of the 2003-04 season, which will equal or exceed the first progress payment approved.
In recommending a Seasonal Pool payment as high as six cents per pound, Calcot president Robert W. Norris noted, "This is the second payment we have recommended in two months and reflects Calcot's excellent financial health and strong market position."
Individual amounts may vary, based upon specific varieties and qualities within the pool, and payments were approved for Seasonal Pool only.
But payments range from six cents per pound for base grade SJV Acala (31-3-36) and roller-ginned Ultima (31-3-8), five cents for SJV and desert Pima cotton, and three cents for California/Arizona and California SJV Upland cottons (31-3-35).
Calcot's board since Dec. 15 has made progress payments totaling 10 cents per pound for Acala and Ultima, six cents for C/A and California SJV Upland and 15 cents for Pima cottons.
After the latest payment, the current advance level for SJV Acala is now 65.65, gin UD free; C/A is at 59.70; California Upland, 61.30 gin UD free; roller-ginned Ultima, 68.35, gin UD free; SJV Pima, 97.40, gin UD free; and Desert Pima, 95.80.
And unlike the first payment — which went into the mail beginning Jan. 12 — differences between Calcot's cotton advance schedule and the loan rate were mostly adjusted in the first progress payment, Norris said, so in the vast majority of cases, actual payment amounts should be equal to or very close to the approved level.
For example, the average payment across the Seasonal Pool for SJV Acala is 5.86 cents, only 14 points less than the approved payment.