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== Phrack Inc. == Volume Three, Issue Thirty-five, File 6 of 13 ***** Social Security Numbers & Privacy ***** *** *** * b y C h r i s H i b b e r t * *** *** ***** June 1, 1991 ***** Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility Many people are concerned about the number of organizations asking for their Social Security Numbers. They worry about invasions of privacy and the oppressive feeling of being treated as just a number. Unfortunately, I can't offer any hope about the dehumanizing effects of identifying you with your numbers. I *can* try to help you keep your Social Security Number from being used as a tool in the invasion of your privacy. Surprisingly, government agencies are reasonably easy to deal with; private organizations are much more troublesome. Federal law restricts the agencies at all levels of government that can demand your number and a fairly complete disclosure is required even if its use is voluntary. There are no comparable laws restricting the uses non-government organizations can make of it, or compelling them to tell you anything about their plans. With private institutions, your main recourse is refusing to do business with anyone whose terms you don't like. ********************* *** *** *** Short History *** *** *** ********************* Social Security numbers were introduced by the Social Security Act of 1935. They were originally intended to be used only by the social security program, and public assurances were given at the time that use would be strictly limited. In 1943 Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9397 which required federal agencies to use the number when creating new record-keeping systems. In 1961 the IRS began to use it as a taxpayer ID number. The Privacy Act of 1974 required authorization for government agencies to use SSNs in their data bases and required disclosures (detailed below) when government agencies request the number. Agencies which were already using SSN as an identifier were allowed to continue using it. The Tax Reform Act of 1976 gave authority to state or local tax, welfare, driver's license, or motor vehicle registration authorities to use the number in order to establish identities. The Privacy Protection Study Commission of 1977 recommended that the Executive Order be repealed after some agencies referred to it as their authorization to use SSNs. I don't know whether it was repealed, but that practice has stopped. The Privacy Act of 1974 (5 USC 552a) requires that any federal, state, or local government agency that requests your Social Security Number has to tell you three things: 1. Whether disclosure of your Social Security Number is required or optional; 2. What law authorizes them to ask for your Social Security Number; and, 3. How your Social Security Number will be used if you give it to them. In addition, the Act says that only Federal law can make use of the Social Security Number mandatory. So anytime you're dealing with a government institution and you're asked for your Social Security Number, just look for the Privacy Act Statement. If there isn't one, complain and don't give your number. If the statement is present, read it. If it says giving your Social Security Number is voluntary, you'll have to decide for yourself whether to fill in the number. ***************************** *** *** *** Private Organizations *** *** *** ***************************** The guidelines for dealing with non-governmental institutions are much more tenuous. Most of the time private organizations that request your Social Security Number can get by quite well without your number, and if you can find the right person to negotiate with, they'll willingly admit it. The problem is finding that right person. The person behind the counter is often told no more than "get the customers to fill out the form completely." Most of the time, you can convince them to use some other number. Usually the simplest way to refuse to give your Social Security Number is simply to leave the appropriate space blank. One of the times when this isn't a strong enough statement of your desire to conceal your number is when dealing with institutions which have direct contact with your employer. Most employers have no policy against revealing your Social Security Number; they apparently believe the omission must have been an unintentional slip. ***************************** *** *** *** Lenders and Borrowers *** *** *** ***************************** Banks and credit card issuers are required by the IRS to report the SSNs of account holders to whom they pay interest or when they charge interest and report it to the IRS. If you don't tell them your number you will probably either be refused an account or be charged a penalty such as withholding of taxes on your interest. ************************************ *** *** *** Insurers, Hospitals, Doctors *** *** *** ************************************ No laws require medical service providers to use your Social Security Number as an ID number (except for Medicare, Medicaid, etc). They often use it because it's convenient or because your employer uses it to certify employees to its groups health plan. In the latter case, you have to get your employer to change their policies. Often, the people who work in personnel assume that the employer or insurance company requires use of the SSN when that's not really the case. When my current employer asked for my SSN for an insurance form, I asked them to try to find out if they had to use it. After a week they reported that the insurance company had gone along with my request and told me what number to use. Blood banks also ask for the number but are willing to do without if pressed on the issue. After I asked politely and persistently, the blood bank I go to agreed that they didn't have any use for the number, and is in the process of teaching their receptionists not to request the number. ************************************************************ *** *** *** Why Is The Use of Social Security Numbers A Problem? *** *** *** ************************************************************ The Social Security Number doesn't work well as an identifier for several reasons. The first reason is that it isn't at all secure; if someone makes up a nine-digit number, it's quite likely that they've picked a number that is assigned to someone. There are quite a few reasons why people would make up a number: to hide their identity or the fact that they're doing something; because they're not allowed to have a number of their own (illegal immigrants, e.g.), or to protect their privacy. In addition, it's easy to write the number down wrong, which can lead to the same problems as intentionally giving a false number. There are several numbers that have been used by thousands of people because they were on sample cards shipped in wallets by their manufacturers (one is included below). When more than one person uses the same number, it clouds up the records. If someone intended to hide their activities, it's likely that it'll look bad on whichever record it shows up on. When it happens accidently, it can be unexpected, embarrassing, or worse. How do you prove that you weren't the one using your number when the record was made? A second problem with the use of SSNs as identifiers is that it makes it hard to control access to personal information. Even assuming you want someone to be able to find out some things about you, there's no reason to believe that you want to make all records concerning yourself available. When multiple record systems are all keyed by the same identifier, and all are intended to be easily accessible to some users, it becomes difficult to allow someone access to some of the information about a person while restricting them to specific topics. *********************************************** *** *** *** What Can You Do To Protect Your Number? *** *** *** *********************************************** If despite your having written "refused" in the box for Social Security Number, it still shows up on the forms someone sends back to you (or worse, on the ID card they issue), your recourse is to write letters or make phone calls. Start politely, explaining your position and expecting them to understand and cooperate. If that doesn't work, there are several more things to try: 1. Talk to people higher up in the organization. This often works simply because the organization has a standard way of dealing with requests not to use the SSN, and the first person you deal with just hasn't been around long enough to know what it is. 2. Enlist the aid of your employer. You have to decide whether talking to someone in personnel, and possibly trying to change corporate policy is going to get back to your supervisor and affect your job. 3. Threaten to complain to a consumer affairs bureau. Most newspapers can get a quick response. Some cities, counties, and states also have programs that might be able to help. 4. Tell them you'll take your business elsewhere (and follow through if they don't cooperate). 5. If it's a case where you've gotten service already, but someone insists that you have to provide your number in order to have a continuing relationship, you can choose to ignore the request in hopes that they'll forget or find another solution before you get tired of the interruption. If someone absolutely insists on getting your Social Security Number, you may want to give a fake number. There is no legal penalty as long as you're not doing it to get something from a government agency or to commit fraud. There are a few good choices for "anonymous" numbers. Making one up at random is a bad idea, as it may coincide with someone's real number and cause them some amount of grief. It's better to use a number like 078-05-1120, which was printed on "sample" cards inserted in thousands of new wallets sold in the 40s and 50s. It's been used so widely that both the IRS and SSA recognize it immediately as bogus, while most clerks haven't heard of it. It's also safe to invent a number that has only zeros in one of the fields. The Social Security Administration never issues numbers with this pattern. They also recommend that people showing Social Security cards in advertisements use numbers in the range 987-65-4320 through 987-65-4329. The Social Security Administration recommends that you request a copy of your file from them every few years to make sure that your records are correct. *************** *** *** *** THE END *** *** *** *************** _______________________________________________________________________________


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Owings Mills, MD – The Baltimore Ravens have reached a three- year agreement in principle with former Oakland Raiders safety Michael Huff.
Huff started all 16 games for the Raiders in 2012, recording 56 tackles, two interceptions and 13 passes defensed.
Originally selected seventh overall in the 2006 draft, Huff has spent his entire career with Oakland. In 108 career games (93 starts), Huff has posted 438 tackles, 5 1/2 sacks, 11 interceptions and 55 passes defensed.
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Tattoo Culture Magazine Launches Today
I've wished for a long time that Tattoo Artist Magazine, the tattooer's trade publication, which is limited to artists, would become available to collectors because of its focus on the art and serious discourse on how to make the craft better. Well, my wish has been granted.
Today is the official launch of Tattoo Culture Magazine, a digital publication that isn't created by outsiders seeking to profit from the community, but by those within who are building it into something better. TCM bills itself as "the authentic voice of the tattoo industry, developed from the inside out by the true experts of the tattoo world, the tattooers!" And I agree.
A couple of weeks ago, I was given a digital preview link, and no other click has made me that happy recently (except for GeorgeTakei's Facebook page). Right from the cover, you know it's different. There's artwork by the stellar Jeff Gogue instead of a young girl sucking on her finger. I was confused. This is a tattoo magazine? I scoured the pages for boobs but there were none to be found. The women in the magazine were artists like tattooist Valerie Vargas, tattoo historian Dr. Anna Felicity Friedman and yoga instructor Alicia Bernant (offering examples of yoga poses for beginners). Crazy, I know!
The pages are filled with art. Tattoo art, painting, photography sketches. They are by veterans of the craft, like Freddy Negrete, and successive generations of inspiring tattooers like Gogue and Vargas, as well as Mike Rubendall, Nick Baxter, Robert Ryan, Dave Waugh, and Gunnar.
Of course, there's pop culture, but with more smarts. For example, there's a feature on the tattoo competition show Ink Master but editor Crash sits down with the judges Oliver Peck, Chris Nunez and Dave Navarro to talk seriously about the show and how reality programming impacts the tattoo community.
All in all, it's a very exciting project. Congrats Crash and the TCM crew!
You can grab the issue from the iTunes and Amazon Kindle eBooks for free today. Enjoy!
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Diabetes is rapidly becoming an epidemic in America. Nearly 26 million adults and children live with the disease. An additional 79 million have prediabetes.
Many people have prediabetes and don't know it because symptoms develop gradually and are vague. According to the American Diabetes Association website, symptoms are :
Type 1 Diabetes
• Frequent urination
• Unusual thirst
• Extreme hunger
• Unusual weight loss
• Extreme fatigue and irritability
Type 2 Diabetes
• Any of the type 1 symptoms
• Frequent infections
• Blurred vision
• Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
• Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet
• Recurring skin, gum, or bladder infections
If you have one or more of these symptoms, the website recommends you see your doctor right away.
GO! Strong is a program created by the city of Savannah and Quantum Health for city employees battling diabetes. St. Joseph's/Candler is the exclusive provider of the GO! Strong program. Out of the 3,730 people covered by the city of Savannah insurance plan, 18.5 percent of health plan members are identified as having diabetes.
Katie Hilovsky is an Exercise Specialist II and GO! Strong Case Manager who is enthusiastic about the GO! Strong program and can rattle off a list of success stories.
Donald Bryant came into the GO! Strong program and started working with Hilovsky last year. Bryant is a star corporal with the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department.
In January 2012, Bryant was home one Saturday and he did not feel well. He went to the Emergency Room at St. Joseph's/Candler. When tested, his blood glucose reading exceeded the capability of the monitoring devices. He was given a test for his A1C and was admitted with an A1C of over 12 percent.
An A1C is a test that measures a person's blood glucose over a 3 month period. But in Bryant's case, they used the A1C to determine Bryant's blood sugar had been out of control for the past 2-3 months. The normal range for the A1C of a person without diabetes can range from 4.5 to 5.6 percent.
When diagnosed, Bryant was 53 years old, 5feet, 11 inches tall and weighed 230 pounds. Being a police officer, he tried to stay in shape and was shocked when he heard the severity of his illness.
But there is a history of diabetes in his family.
Bryant immediately went on medication, cleaned up his diet with the help of a registered dietitian and started working out with a personal trainer. He has progressed to the point where he works out on his own three times a week for over an hour each time.
Bryant's A1C is now 6.6. He feels great and no longer has the sluggish feeling he had before. He has energy and will tell you he is compelled to go to the gym rain, sleet, snow or shine.
"Diabetes is a progressive disease, and you will never be non-diabetic," said Hilovsky. "You will always need to check your blood sugar, control your carbohydrate intake, and exercise. By taking these steps, you can effectively manage your diabetes."
Bryant would encourage anyone with a family history of diabetes to be proactive and see a physician once a year.
"Don't wait until you get to the place where you are down."
St. Joseph's/Candler offers classes in Bluffton to teach pre-diabetics how to lower their risk.
Classes are May 2 and June 6, 10 a.m. to noon at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, 100 Community College Drive, Bluffton.
The cost is $20.
To register, call 912-819-6149 or at www.sjchs.org under Classes and Events. Or, you can schedule a one-on-one appointment by calling 912-819-6149.


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Am I terrible because...
I don't really want a natural birth? I want to want one, but I'd much prefer to go in, get an epi and just sit and relax until it's time to push. I know there can be side effects, I know the reasons natural is better, but I just don't want to go through all that pain. I had a great experience with my epi for my daughter and it makes me want to just do it the easy way again. How do I make myself want a natural birth?
I don't think you are terrible at all! I had an epidural with both of my boys and loved my labors. I would never do it any other way, if I had a choice. I say, go with what you are most comfortable with. Birth is the most personal experience there is and there is no wrong way to bring life into the world. :)
Re: Am I terrible because...
But I don't see why you should try to *make* yourself want one.
If you've read all about the pros/cons and risks of epis, and you are comfortable having one, laboring in bed on your back, then do it your way. :goodvibes:
That's what informed consent is all about! Knowing the pros/cons and risks associated and making whatever choice fits YOU best.
Know what else? I've had 3 natural pain-med-free births. I am planning my 4th in the next 6 weeks. Sometimes I think to myself, "I wonder what it would be like to just go get an Epi, get hooked up, watch TV for a few hours, maybe take a nap, and then push a baby out of my vag.... be catered to for a few days, brought my meals, get to watch cable, have visitors and flowers delivered to my room....hmmmmmm"
While I believe in natural birth being the best choice, it certainly isn't without its own set of "cons"! Do what works for you, mama. Don't base your decision on what others will think. :hugs:
Re: Am I terrible because...
If you don't want it you don't want it.
While getting an epidural sounds appealing to me I am more freaked out about it wearing off too early or my body not responding the correct way and me feeling the pain anyways. I know my body has a high tolerance for drugs so I would hate to get the epidural and expect pain relief but get pain anyways. In that situation I would not only be in pain but I would be pissed off! Lol.
My mom went natural with all of her kids. She said it sucks but it isn't the end of the world either. I trust her so my birth wish is to try natural.
Re: Am I terrible because...
I'm in kind of the opposite position. I wish I could talk myself into the epi! It would be so nice in so many ways (I've had 1 epi birth and 4 med-free). But I just have this thing with needles, so I just can't will myself to get one without some stronger reason for needing one.
There is nothing wrong with getting an epi if it is what you want. You absolutely should go with what you are comfortable with.
One option you could consider would be reading up on non-medication coping techniques . When you go into labor, you can use those until you feel ready for the epi. Just an idea :-)
Re: Am I terrible because...
Not terrible at all. I don't go in with the mindset, "I'm going to get an epidural." and I don't go in with the mindset, "I'm not going to use pain medication." I go in thinking I will roll with the punches and do what feels right. So far, out of my 5 deliveries... I opted for the epidural with 4 of my kiddos. Got the epi, took a nap, woke up and delivered my healthy baby. Every experience was wonderful, and I wouldn't change a thing.
I'm about 6 weeks from having #6, and if I don't need an epi.. great! If I do decide to get one... I have faith all will be well. :)
I don't think that makes you terrible at all. I think if you make an informed decision than you shouldn't feel guilty or bad about it. If what you are really looking for is someone to talk you into a natural birth I am sure there are plenty of links and videos and statistics that mamas can direct you to.
I have had a few doulas say that 7cm is a pretty magic number and if you can hold off until then the risks are reduced (no clue if there is any data to back that up), but maybe thats something to look into to help ease your mind?
I will say that you should never count on the labor/birth going a certain way (as I am sure you know). I was all for the epidural with DS. Instead I had problems starting about a half an hour after I got it. It started out spotty and then made my blood pressure crash. Around 7cm they had to turn it off. I was not at all prepared to mentally handle the pain. So my focus with this pregnancy was to prepare for a med free birth just in case.
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I think you first have to realize that it doesn't have to hurt. Our bodies are not broken, we are not put on this earth to suffer through childbirth. If you work with your body it really doesn't have to hurt. The US is one of the few (only?) country that believes it hurts this bad. It's all media and old propaganda from when we went from a normal birth at home with midwife society to a hospital society :(
I've only had one child and there were a few uncomfortable things. It was really hard work. But nothing natural really hurt. (a few things the midwives had to do did!)
I'd recommend taking a HypnoBirthing class (stupid name) it's about letting go, going to your happy place and letting your baby come. At least read the book.
This of course isn't for everyone. If you can't let go of the idea that it's going to hurt like hell, than it is going to and you should do what is best for you.
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No way is that terrible... Heck if I every get pregnant I want to just be knocked out and wake me up when its over.
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No! It's your birth. You should enjoy and be happy with the birth you have because it's what you want, not because it's what you think you should do.
I'm going into this birth the same way I went into the first which is open mind and see what happens :)
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February 2nd.Posted: February 2nd, 2012 | Author: Kerri Baxter | Filed under: News, Pat's Blog | Tags: groundhog, seasons, spring, winter | No Comments »
February 2nd. This is the day each year when a groundhog emerges and, depending on whether or not he sees his shadow, supposedly predicts how many weeks of winter are left. Many communities have week-long festivities in anticipation of the emergence. The most famous, of course, is Punxatawney Phil. He lives in Pennsylvania but all across the country, people wait for his fearless prognostication.
Color groundhogs, find a spot outside where any animal, such as a squirrel, is likely to make an appearance, and see if he sees his shadow. Make it a fun day in what is usually a cold mid-winter time. It is also a perfect time to talk about the seasons, especially the Spring which is around the corner. What are some signs of Spring that are noticeable? Are there buds on the trees? Are there tall clumps of grass all over your yard? Are birds chirping? Do you see violets?
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Birthday: September 21
Locations: Atlanta, GA
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'3"
Measrements: 32- 24-34, cup size G
Ethnicity: Korean and German
Besides Julri's jaw-dropping good looks (32G's if you're wondering), she is a smart, responsible and careerminded woman. And well, you can't really knock a gal for being the total package. To quote her: "I put 110% of myself into all my work, this is a passion that is burning inside and I take this very seriously." See what we mean?
Of Korean and German descent, Julri has appeared in Playboy at least five times. Hailing from Minnesota, what's so attractive about Julri is her mystery. There aren't many details of her life available, which is another reason we can't wait to interview her.
The Interview
Where are you from? Where do you call home?
I grew up near Minneapolis, MN. I have recently moved to Atlanta, GA.
How long have you been modeling?
I have been modeling for about 6 years.
How did you get your start in modeling? Were you discovered?
My first photo shoot was with a friend who was taking a photography class. He needed a model to take some photos for his class. After the shoot I was completely hooked. I spent a couple years building up my portfolio. I posed for a swimsuit calendar called Minnesota's Finest and shortly after that posed for Playboy Special Editions.
Describe yourself in three words or statements.
Playful, badass, and sweet.
What's the best thing about being a Playboy Model?
There are so many great things about working for Playboy. For one, posing naked is always fun. I think it's a great way to let my flirty side show. I also like meeting new people. It's always great to meet my fans, I love you all!
Does your personality match your Zodiac sign?
Absolutely!!! I'm a perfectionist and extremely patient.
How do you keep in such great shape?
I work out regularly and eat a healthy balanced diet.
Who is your favorite model or celebrity of all time?
Hiromi Oshima
What is your top unfulfilled fantasy?
To have a threesome with two other hot chicks on a pool table.
What time of day is best for having sex?
Morning Noon and Night
What is your favorite food?
Tater tot hot dish. Yummy!!
What is your dream car?
I would love to own a rickshaw someday.
What do you look for in a guy? What would he have to do to get your attention and to keep you interested?
I like a man that is confident, but not cocky, and that can be a very fine line. I appreciate a man that really wants to get to know me and aren't overly aggressive.
What gets you in the mood? What are some of your turn-ons?
I'm always in the mood. But a sexy sensual back massage never hurts.
On a scale of 1 to 10, how wild are you?
10, all the way.
What do you wear to bed?
I sleep completely naked.
What is your favourite position?
I really like to mix things up in the bedroom. I don't think I have one favorite and I'm definitely in multiple positions during sex.
What item of clothing or accessory makes you feel the sexiest?
One of the best feelings in the world is finding the perfect pair of jeans that fit like they were made for you.
What type of food do you feel sometimes belongs in the bedroom?
Anything that can be licked off.
What do you most value in your friends?
People who are real. I hate fake personalities and people that beat around the bush. I respect my friends that can tell me when I'm being a bitch or acting out of line, but will also respect me when I am the same way to them.
Who are your heroes in real-life? Why?
The men and woman of the armed forces. They protect and serve and we should all be thankful for them.
If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?
I want them all, not that i'm powering hungry or anything.
With any 'spotlight' type of job, you are looked upon as a role model. What advice would you give out to aspiring models?
Be patient and work hard. Have a good attitude and be pleasant to work with. Nobody likes working with a stuck up "diva" type.
Do you have any shout outs or last words?
I'd just to thank everyone at PAS Mag and the readers of PAS Mag. You are all Awesome!


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The Evolving Whole Grain
As grain processing and consumer tastes progress, processors answer with new products.
Whole grains are in. Under the nutrition radar for decades, except in health food stores and specialty applications, whole-grain products are now featured in mainstream supermarkets, some restaurants and even in fast food establishments.
The first USDA Food Guide Pyramid in 1992 ignored any difference between whole and refined grains; they were interchangeable so long as the refined grains were enriched with thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and iron, and later folic acid. But studies began to pile up making it clear whole grains held a special place in the modern diet, even as they had before we became so modern.
"Whole grain ingredients impart unique color, taste and textures not traditionally accepted by consumers," says Darren Schubert, vice president of sales and marketing-western operations for Grain Miller, Inc. (www.grainmillers.com), Eugene, Ore. "However, consumers are now demanding whole grain nutrition that tastes good. The challenge now is to incorporate whole grain ingredients into existing 'consumer desirable' formulas while maintaining texture, flavor, shelf life stability and organoleptic profiles of existing branded goods."
Genesis of a revolution
Ironically, whole grains launched the first great revolution in nutrition when Christiaan Eijkman was commissioned to travel to Malaysia in 1897 to determine the micro-organism that caused beri beri. His conclusion was the lack of a never-before-conceived-of "vital amine," later to be described as thiamin, present in whole grain rice. This led to the micronutrient era when vitamins and minerals were added to proteins, fats and carbohydrates as dietary essentials.
It was the stuff of legend and Nobel prizes in nutrition lore, as one by one deficiency diseases such as pellagra, anemia, rickets, scurvy, even some forms of blindness fell to the painstaking diligence of biochemists, who identified the necessity of miniscule amounts of compounds unknown only decades before.
Grains are in effect grass seeds or fruits that store energy as starch. Whole grains retain the bran, a tight coating surrounding the seed and the germ and the source of nutrients for the growing sprout. Most of the germ and bran are removed during the milling process. Stripping the starchy endosperm of essential fatty acids and other critical nutrients that could oxidize gives the "white" flour a longer shelf life and fewer off flavors.
We became so accustomed to the soft texture of highly refined grains that tougher breads and cereals were not so appealing. There were notable exceptions. General Mills' Wheaties, "Breakfast of Champions," was highly promoted in the 1950s by Bob Richards, two-time olympic gold medalist and first athlete to appear on the coveted cover of the Wheaties box. His message was simple: "There's a whole kernel of wheat in every Wheaties flake."
Quaker Oatmeal, a source of whole grain oats, has been a consistent staple on grocery shelves for decades. Nevertheless, whole grains stayed in the background as specialty items. Wheat germ was sold as a dietary supplement, and bran cereals were only marketed to keep consumers regular.
The pioneers
Long before USDA recognized whole grains for their specific health benefits, Americans were being primed for a whole-grain surge by a number of farsighted companies for which whole grains were a passion, part of a holistic health philosophy. Eden Foods Inc. (www.edenfoods.com), Clinton, Mich., in 1968 began with group of friends motivated by an interest in macrobiotics. The company was based on the use of whole grains, plant-based protein and locally grown food.
"Eden offers 100 percent whole-grain pastas in a variety of grains and cuts," says Carrie Burdzinski, spokesperson for Eden Foods. "All of the grains are grown organically on USA family farms, and all of the pastas are traditionally crafted in small batches. Eden has found consumers are accepting of whole grains, and they are showing increased interest in whole grain products."
Eden combines kamut, an African grain, and quinoa, a highly nutritious grain from Peru, into a pasta called Twisted Pair. Another noodle is Spelt Ribbons. For a canned beans and rice product, Eden chose to feature (and name) whole grain rice from Lundberg Rice (www.lundberg.com), Richvale, Calif. The Lundberg family has been providing several varieties of organic rice since 1937 and has a following.
French Meadow Bakery (www.frenchmeadow.com), Minneapolis, began in 1985 as a vision of Lynn Gordon, whose passion for macrobiotics and natural cooking methods led her to create what is now advertised as "the longest continuously running certified organic bakery in the U.S." French Meadow's whole grain offerings include such unique items as Healthy Hemp Bread, Men's Bread, Woman's Bread and Healthseed Spelt Bread, along with cookies, cakes and desserts, all of which now appear in most supermarkets. Most of these breads include sprouted grains.
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Expert: Blood Found In Missing Woman's Home
ST. PAUL (AP) — A Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension scientist says several spots found throughout a missing woman's home tested positive for blood.
But under cross-examination, Lindsey Garfield said that some of those spots were not further tested to confirm results.
Garfield testified Tuesday at the murder trial of 39-year-old Jeffery Trevino of St. Paul. Trevino is accused of killing his wife, 30-year-old Kira Steger. Steger was last seen alive on Feb. 21, and her body was found in the Mississippi River more than two months later.
Steger's grandfather, Norman Kelch, testified about finding a plastic bag with a bloody pillow case, pillow and sports bra at Keller Lake on March 16. Authorities say Steger's DNA was found on the evidence.


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Animal Species:Giant Water Bug
These bugs are formidable underwater predators. When hunting, Giant Water Bugs breathe using a syphon at their rear end which acts like a snorkel
Standard Common Name
Giant Water Bug
Alternative Name/s
Electric Light Bug; Giant Fishkiller
These bugs, are the giants of the bug world - adults may be up to seven centimetres long.
Size range
7 cm
Giant Water Bugs are found in eastern Australia and the Indo-Pacific.
Giant Water Bugs live in fresh water, usually in still waters such as lakes.
Feeding and Diet
The Giant Water Bug positions itself head-down on a submerged plant stem and hunts by ambush, taking tadpoles, small fish, frogs, snails and aquatic insects. It catches prey with its grasping forelegs before piercing the body with its sucking mouthparts.
Other behaviours and adaptations
They fly between hunting sites and are attracted to lights, including car headlights. They are known to occasionally bite humans when disturbed - a very painful experience.
- Species:
- insulanus
- Genus:
- Lethocerus
- Subfamily:
- Lethocerinae
- Family:
- Belstomatidae
- Superfamily:
- Nepoidea
- Infraorder:
- Nepomorpha
- Order:
- Hemiptera
- Class:
- Insecta
- Subphylum:
- Uniramia
- Phylum:
- Arthopoda
- Kingdom:
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Shane Ahyong who is a research scientist at the Museum has kept these insects as pets.
His advice is as follows:
Giant Water Bugs will each almost anything from insects to small yabbies, small frogs and fish. In captivity, feeding the bugs, grasshoppers or crickets (either catch your own or from a pet store) two or three times a week is ideal. They will eat other insects too, such as moths and cockroaches, but the crickets and grasshoppers leave less mess in the aquarium. It is important to remove the carcasses of the prey once the bug has finished feeding in order to prevent fouling the water. It is also good to include some water plants or rocks for the bugs to cling to when at rest. It's also best not to keep more than one in the tank as they will often cannibalise each other. Lastly, keep a lid on the tank to prevent them climbing out.
Hi Sioux,
They should be abundant and all-year round residents in Lismore.


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The top eight contestants remaining on "The Voice" battled for a chance to stick around for the top six — and even if it wasn't clear by the end of the night who would be heading home, it was pretty clear who had most wowed the coaches.
Starting out the night was Judith Hill, whose typically soulful take on will.i.am's "#thatPOWER" began the show on a fiercely energetic note. Shakira praised her passion, and Judith's coach Adam called her "not just a contestant on 'The Voice' but an artist performing a song."
One of Team Blake's three country acts followed her: Holly Tucker, performing "Done" by The Band Perry, with a toughness and attitude that she hadn't yet shown on the show. (This was a woman who last week had performed a Christian hymn.) She pulled off the effort to push past her earnest country comfort zone, and Blake praised her for "owning" the song.
Next up: A glimpse of what a supergroup with the show's four remaining non-country women — Judith, Michelle Chamuel, Sarah Simmons and Sasha Allen — might look like. The foursome's fearsome take on Rihanna's "Diamonds," laden as it was with personal vocal flourishes, highlighted their individual styles and made clear what a tough job viewers had in whittling down the season's crop of singers.
After their number came an act that had other, darker issues on their minds than "The Voice" playoffs: The Oklahoma-bred country duo The Swon Brothers. The pair performed the Eagles' "Seven Bridges Road" and earned their coach Blake's subtle praise as he called them "complicated in a really, really good way."
Sole remaining Team Shakira member Sasha Allen followed with a performance of David Guetta's "Without You" and won praise from all the coaches, including former coach Adam, who called himself a "dummy" for letting her go. Shakira praised her protegee as well and even called her "the epitome of the American woman."
Sarah Simmons, one of Team Adam's three remaining (and very different) divas, was up next with a take on Gotye's indie-pop sleeper hit "Somebody That I Used to Know." Adam urged her to be "pissed off" in her performance — advice she took to heart, to praise from the coaches for its textures and nuances.
Next was a brief break, then a group performance by the other four acts in the competition, all of them somehow country, as the entirety of Team Blake (Holly, The Swon Brothers and Danielle Bradbery) and Amber Carrington took on Sugarland's "Something More."
After that feel-good interlude, it was back to the competition — and some of the stiffest among it, with the night's final three performers: Michelle Chamuel, Danielle Bradbery and Amber Carrington.
The first of those to perform was Michelle, Team Usher's last surviving hope in the competition, and if her performance Monday night were any indication, his hope was a huge one.
Evidence of Michelle's struggles with Bruno Mars' "Grenade" in rehearsals were nowhere to be seen on-stage. Her performance left the audiences and coaches ecstatic, especially her own. Usher, wearing glasses like Michelle's in solidarity, emotionally gushed about what she stood for as she stood on stage.
"You represent true inner beauty," he said. "That performance represented everything that we love about life."
"Thanks, coach. This one's for you," Michelle said, appearing to fight back tears.
Next was another favorite in the competition thus far: its youngest contestant, 16-year-old Danielle Bradbery. The country prodigy (Adam's term) tackled the Judds' "Grandpa," which her coach Blake picked for her to convey her artistry to viewers. With her reflective take on the sentimental ballad, she earned Shakira's praise for being "such a good narrator," while Usher marveled — as the coaches often have — that her performances seem "effortless."
Finally came Amber Carrington, whose own coach Adam broke an in-house "Voice" ban on tackling Adele songs when he had his team member tackle "Skyfall." Despite her reservations about delivering the drama Adam insisted the song required, on-stage Amber delivered it in spades, coiffed and made-up as she was like Rita Hayworth.
As she finished belting out the song, her coach had a grin on his face and his fists in the air in triumph.
"You just took the diva powerhouse vocal of the night, for sure," Blake said. And Adam said that by doing an Adele song justice, which he said had never happened before on the show, Amber had proved to him that she "can literally do anything."
Whether she and her seven fellow contestants will stick around, however, will be proved by the votes, their tallies to be revealed Tuesday.
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(At least he seems to be taking it…well.)
In a loss that should downgrade the card from a pay-per-view to a free night of fights but undoubtedly won't, Jose Aldo has been injured and is out of his featherweight title fight rematch with Chad Mendes scheduled for UFC 176.
MMAFighting's Ariel Helwani broke the bad news on last night's edition of UFC Tonight, and Dana White confirmed that the fight had been cancelled shortly thereafter. Nova Uniao released a statement as to the severity of Aldo's injury late last night:
Nova Uniao announced on Wednesday night that Aldo has suffered a shoulder and cervical spine injury after being taken down in training on July 1. According to the release, Aldo started physical therapy Wednesday and won't be able to train for three weeks, when he will be examined again for the cervical spine injury.
For the time being, it appears that the loss of Aldo-Mendes II will move the co-main event rematch between top middleweights Gegard Mousasi and Ronaldo Souza into the main spot. Not a bad matchup by any means, but take a gander at the rest of the PPV card and ask yourself, "Is this worth $60?"
The answer is of course, f*ck no. Unless the UFC decides to shuffle in a more worthy main event, or at the very minimum, downgrade the price of the PPV. No, *you* sound crazy.
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Two slaves against a backdrop of sugar fields. Woman, on right, is seated under a tree, with basket filled with fruits and vegetables; she wears bead bracelets, armlets, earrings, and a large bead necklace. The man, wearing a loin cloth, holds a spade in one hand and a cutlass or knife in the other, with a bunch of sugar cane under his arm. Letters A-D, very briefly identify the images in this scene. As translated: A, Negro; B, Negress; C, Sugar Cane; D, A "pagaal," or basket for carrying produce.


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With new data, coalition will target family environments
BROOKVILLE — Informative data collected in 2009 through the Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) was presented Tuesday by the Clearfield-Jefferson Drug Free Communities Coalition (DFCC) and Jefferson County Children & Youth Services (CYS).
The PAYS is submitted to students in grades six, eight, 10 and 12 every two years. The data was received late last year, and the two agencies have now designed a new program to target the key risk factors.
That program is Strengthening Families, which will be administered by Communities that Care, and focus on the relationships that troubled youth in grades four through eight have with their parents.
Parental training will also be offered as part of the program.
The youth participating will be targeted through Jefferson County Juvenile Probation and CYS. Other interested parents can also attend, free of charge.
The program was selected by analyzing the risk factors that were most prevalent, or conversely, the protective factors that were most lacking.
"With risk factors, definitely the keyword is likelihood," CYS Director Brian Mowrey said. "We are not saying because of this factor, they will definitely do something. It doesn't mean that it will happen, but it is a good predictor."
The highest risk factor was "parental attitudes favorable to antisocial behavior," Malissa Martino, DFCC coordinator, said. More than 60 percent of the 845 responding students in Jefferson County selected answers that indicated that risk factor. That figure is more than 10 percent higher than the national average.
Another high risk factor was a low perceived risk of drug use, and the availability of firearms was a possible risk factor.
However, Martino said that was possibly mistakenly identified because the survey is the same for all Pennsylvania youth, and accessibility to firearms is much different for youth in Philadelphia, for example, than in Jefferson County.
"I think that has more to do with culture, and they are not necessarily used with juvenile delinquency," she said.
The Strengthening Families program will utilize grant money. The program will consist of seven sessions, with hopefully 10 to 15 families attending each session.
"There will be one session a week, two hours per session, for seven weeks," Martino
said. "Lessons will include having clear consequences for actions and having understood discipline."
She said four booster sessions will be held about six months after the conclusion of the initial program.
"This is a prevention program, hoping to catch kids before they fall into delinquent behavior," Mowrey said. "This acts as an enhancement to programs that we already have. We do have quality programs in the county."
Mowrey added that other programs were "not as stringently focused on this age group," and this program was unique because of the "parent component."
"Strengthening Families most clearly focuses on the primary risk factors," Martino said. "The hope is that in two to four years, we see the benefits. Hopefully, the 2013 PAYS sees these risk factors dip."
Martino acknowledged that poverty was the hardest risk factor to address, and that risk factor can exacerbate problems with family relationships. For that reason, Strengthening Families will provide a meal to all who attend.
"I know that it's not much, but at least they will have one sit-down meal together, free of charge," she said.
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The survey was validated through the use of four techniques:
• The survey of any student who reported an average of four or more daily uses of inhalants, cocaine, hallucinogens, Ecstasy, methamphetamine or heroin were deemed to be invalid. The survey claims that students who responded to this level of drug use did not take the survey seriously.
• Surveys from students who reported more than 80 instances in the past year of attacking someone with the intent to harm, attempting to steal a vehicle, being arrested or getting suspended from school were deemed to be invalid.
• The survey lists several fictitious drugs, and if students claim to use fictitious drugs, the survey is deemed invalid.
• Surveys from students who reported inconsistent information were deemed to be invalid. An example of inconsistency would be if a student reported drug use in the past 30 days, but then later reported never using drugs in his/her lifetime.
Only 45 of the 845 surveys collected in Jefferson County were deemed invalid.
Survey statistics
Use at any point in lifetime
• Alcohol — 51 percent.
• Cigarettes — 38 percent.
• Smokeless Tobacco — 27 percent.
• Marijuana — 18 percent.
• Inhalants — 15 percent.
• Cocaine — Two percent.
• Crack Cocaine — One percent.
• Heroin — One percent.
• Hallucinogens — Four percent.
• Methamphetamine — Two percent.
• Ecstasy — Two percent.
• Steroids — One percent.
• Illicit drugs other than marijuana — 17 percent.
Use in past 30 days
• Alcohol — 29 percent, with 17 percent reporting binge drinking.
• Cigarettes — 19 percent.
• Smokeless Tobacco — 17 percent.
• Inhalants — 15 percent.
• Cocaine — One percent.
• Crack Cocaine — One percent.
• Heroin — One percent.
• Hallucinogens — Two percent.
• Methamphetamine — Zero percent.
• Ecstasy — One percent.
• Steroids — One percent.
• Illicit drugs other than marijuana — Seven percent.
By Grade, Lifetime Alcohol Use
• Sixth — 14 percent.
• Eighth — 40 percent.
• 10th — 65 percent.
• 11th — 65 percent.
By Grade, Lifetime Marijuana Use
• Sixth — Zero percent.
• Eighth — Six percent.
• 10th — 28 percent.
• 12th — 28 percent.


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NetDNA necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 378 diseños de 54 diseñadores freelance.
NetDNA is a Content Delivery Network (CDN). As a CDN, NetDNA accelerates the delivery of content (for static content such as pictures and video or rich media and dynamic content) for web properties to their users around the world.
We would like to keep the site familiar to visitors who have been to our current site (netdna.com) by retaining the logo design and color scheme. However, we are aiming for a minimalist, corporate design.
Current site: http://www.netdna.com
New dev site (with content): http://www.netdnadev.com
Sites/pages we like: http://www.apple.com/ipod/nike/run.html
http://www.firehost.com/secure-host…mer-portal (for our control-panel page)
Prizes: We will be awarding prizes for the top three entries:
First place entry will receive:
• Cash prize.
• Featured write-up about designer on new NetDNA website, with back-link.
• Media package for 1-year from HDDN.com.
Second place entry:
• 5 TB bandwidth transfer from MaxCDN.com.
Third place entry:
• Plus package for 1-year from HDDN.com.
NetDNA.com is the enterprise brand of our company. The primary target audience is Chief Technology Officers, Directors of Technology and System Administrators of large and mid-size organizations.
The winning designer will be required to submit two pages.
.psd files for the following:
1) Index (home) page design including 3 slider images - http://www.netdnadev.com/
2) Sub-page for one of the following:
a) control panel page - http://www.netdnadev.com/technology…rol-panel/
b) video solutions page - http://www.netdnadev.com/solutions/…solutions/
c) static file acceleration - http://www.netdnadev.com/solutions/…eleration/
The existing NetDNA logo design should be used. I also recommend using the existing (on original site) color scheme in the page design though you are free to be creative.
Also, consider using images of people in the design as well, it is not required, but I would like to see some designs that include peoples faces in the layout/design.
Entries must also be royalty free and not infringe other works (eg. existing trademarks or copyrights).
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This is a good little loaf.
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Looks very good! Have you gone to newgrainrecipes.com? They have some yummy stuff, too. There is a recipe for something very similar to a popover there. We love it--even the gluten eaters in our family!!!ReplyDelete
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looks great Jill! And so easy. Thanks for sharing! I have a bread in the oven as I write this. Will post about it later (assuming it comes out good!).ReplyDelete
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Made this and it turned out awesome! I used it for croutons the next day and WOW, those were amazing. As always, excellent recipes! Thanks!ReplyDelete
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To keep you on track as you plan for your studies abroad, the Office of International Education has created a a step-by-step guide to studying abroad.
If you have any questions along the way, the Study Abroad staff will be happy to assist you.
OIE works to promote the internationalization of Marquette University by recruiting and advising international students and scholars, developing vibrant partnerships with international institutions and providing innovative study abroad opportunities.
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Here is the first Windalier to be designed and built for Colonel Edwin Singer of the Pontiac Refining Corporation of Corpus Christi, Texas. Singer was born in New York but moved to Texas and began building refineries which he ultimately sold. He was hugely successful in many aspects of his life. He was a philanthropist and is credited with shaping Corpus Christi into the modern city it is today.
Although there are many, a typical example of Singer's involvement with Corpus Christi is as follows: in the early 1960s he purchased a significant block of land along the bayfront. He then donated the property to the city. Today it is the site of the Museum of Science and History, the Art Museum of South Texas, the Watergarden and the Harbor Playhouse. His involvement didn't stop there. He lead the fund raising for the Art Museum. Further he then persuaded the architect Philip Johnson to design the Art Museum.
Watergarden and Art Museum, Corpus Christi
Philip Johnson
Philip Johnson
Singer was also a founding member and Commodore of the Corpus Christi Yacht Club.
Back to his boat. As I said this was his first Windalier. She was constructed of wood by the Abeking & Rasmussen yard of Lemwerder, Germany and launched in 1956. A larger boat would follow in 1962, design #1615, also named Windalier.
Here is the general arrangement plan.
Principal Dimensions
Beam 11'-9"
Draft 4'-3"
Displacement 22,400 lbs
Sail Area 847 sq ft
Beam 11'-9"
Draft 4'-3"
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Support Artists Affected by Sandy
Though the lights are back on, there's still many people that could use help with the aftereffects of Superstorm Sandy. Many art studios and galleries were damaged in Chelsea and beyond, destroying the artwork and livelihoods of artists from around the world. The Artist Relief Project is an online art sale where participating artists are donating 50% of the proceeds to the New York Foundation for the Art's Emergency Relief Fund.
Alex Schuchard recently moved his studio to Front Street, only to find it under 4 feet of water when the surge happened. "Since I know firsthand what it's like to lose many years of works and materials, I'm looking forward to supporting The Artist Relief Fund," he says in an email.
Curated by Arielle Sandler, the Artist Relief Project currently has 20 artists involved, with pieces starting at $100. The online exhibition runs until December 17.
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Information Competency Requirement (Area F)Ways to satisfy SBCC Information Competency, Area F, degree requirement:
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The gunman reportedly said "go back to your country" before the shooting, echoing a similar shooting in Kansas recently. A national Sikh group is asking for the incident to be investigated as a hate crime.
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has declared a state of emergency. About 38 million people live in the the projected area of bad weather, which spans southern Georgia, northern Florida and southeastern Alabama.
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is reporting 'massive damage' in and around the city of Hattiesburg.
Protests over the controversial pipeline have continued for months over fears that it desecrates sacred ground and could contaminate drinking water. Over 600 people have been arrested.
The President-elect's sons will take control of his business empire and will enter new arrangements domestically but not overseas, a walk-back from a promise he made last month that the company would do "no new deals."
Heavy rainstorms killed at least three people in southern California over the weekend. Storms in northern California are seeing rivers reaching flood stage, and some residents are preparing to evacuate.
After a turbulent start to his presidency, Trump said he had inherited a "mess" from former President Barack Obama, and accused the media of being "out of control" and "dishonest."
The nearly party-line 52-47 vote concluded a bitter confirmation battle and continues a divisive week in the US Senate in general. The next cabinet nominee, Rep. Tom Price for health secretary, is also expected to bring staunch opposition from Democrats.
President Trump has attacked the judge who put a hold on his executive order on immigration. US presidents are usually hesitant to do so.
Smoke hangs over the scorched remains of Old Town Plaza Nov. 15 following the wildfire in Paradise, Calif. Most homes are gone, as are hundreds of shops and other buildings. The supermarket, the hardware store, Dolly-O-Donuts & Gifts, where locals started their day with a blueberry fritter and a quick bit of gossip, all gone....
Incoming chief of staff Reince Preibus said "action may be taken" against Russia, but Trump has refused to directly blame President Vladimir Putin and has said that a better relationship with Russia is a "good thing."
The latest attack, a shooting at the Fort Lauderdale airport that killed five people, raises the "knotty problem" of balancing the transport of firearms with airport security.
Esteban Santiago told FBI agents in Alaska that the government was controlling his mind and was forcing him to watch Islamic State group videos.
After a commuter train crash on the Long Island Rail Road, transit officials say automated train controls are a key to preventing future crashes. But improving the culture of safety among employees may be a faster way to reduce risks.
The 135 deaths included eight officers killed in ambush attacks in Dallas and Louisiana, and nearly half were fatally shot.
Obama has designated more land and water for protection than any administration in history, and the designations will be difficult for President-elect Trump to reverse.
The president-elect also rebuked the Obama administration for allowing a United Nations resolution critical of Israel, and met with several health executives, likely to discuss the future of Obama care.
Democratic Governor-elect Roy Cooper said he reached a deal with state Republicans to repeal the law, but the GOP-controlled state Senate voted 32-16 to keep the law, known as House Bill 2, in place.
The number of newborns with neonatal abstinence syndrome has exploded in recent years, with a dramatic increase in rural areas in particular.
Kennedy's win fills the nation's last Senate seat and giving the GOP a 52-48 edge in the chamber when the new term begins in January.


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It may have taken you weeks or months to read all seven Harry Potter books, but a stage show coming to Charlotte will tell the complete story in just 70 minutes.
It may have taken you weeks or months to read all seven Harry Potter books, but a stage show coming to Charlotte will tell the complete story in just 70 minutes.
�Potted Potter � The Unauthorized Harry Experience � A Parody by Dan and Jeff� will be in Charlotte Oct. 15-20, and audiences will see J.K. Rowling�s famous books summed up at lightning speed, with plenty of humor added to the mix.
In 2005, Jeff Turner and Dan Clarkson created a skit called �Five Books in Five Minutes� to entertain the crowds at a bookstore when the fifth Harry Potter book was released. It went extremely well, leading the pair to take the skit to a festival, and it just kept expanding from there, Turner said.
In 2006, �Potted Potter� made its debut in England as an hour-long show about the first six Harry Potter books. The following year, the pair took the show on the road in the UK, this time having incorporated book number seven into the mix as well. After taking a break for a few years for other projects, Turner and Clarkson started the �Potted Potter� world tour in 2012.
The Gazette got the skinny on the two-man show during a recent phone interview with Turner. Here�s what the actor had to say:
Question: Are you and Dan fans of Harry Potter?
Answer: �I have to concede that Dan is probably the slightly bigger fan. He�s been a fan longer than I. I don�t think the show would have worked had we not (been fans). We come at it with a place of love.�
Q: How many characters do you play in the show?
A: �I play Harry Potter. Dan plays everybody else. We�re not going for realism. All the characters are represented by a hat, a wig, a pair of glasses. We�re trying to get as many big laughs as we can.�
Q: This sounds like a pretty fast-paced show.
A: �It is quite carefully written so it�s not too much.�
Q: What�s your favorite Harry Potter book?
A: �I love book four, �Goblet of Fire.� It seems to me a real boy�s book, as in fighting and wizards and sports. Dan�s favorite book is five (�Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix�).�
Q: Who�s your favorite character in the books?
A: Mr. Weasley. �I think it�s a nice idea to have a wizard who is intrigued by muggles .�
Q: Who is Dan�s favorite character to play in the show?
A: �He thinks Lord Voldemort is the most fun. We have him as kind of a more pathetic villain.�
Q: What is you favorite part of the show?
A: � Quidditch . It�s always hilarious. We get a couple of seekers on stage to look for the golden snitch. � It�s actually the adult men that really get into it. It�s very funny watching them.�
Turner added: �Audience participation � two of the scariest words in the English language.�
Q: What kind of reactions do you get from audiences?
A: �It�s been amazing. In the UK, it started as a very small show. Coming over here (to the United States), we had no idea what to expect. � The reactions have been brilliant.�
Q: Has the show changed or been adapted over time?
A: �It has to evolve. Dan and I have now done the show over 1,500 times. � It keeps the show fresh. It keeps it up-to-date. As long as we�re laughing, the audience will laugh. We know the show so well, it�s great to try to make each other laugh and change something on the spot.�
Turner said that he and Dan are always messing around with the script, improving it and adding to it. They often incorporate recent news into the show, such as the Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction and J.K. Rolling�s new book as well as pop culture references such as Ben Affleck as the new Batman and Miley Cyrus.
Q: Who would enjoy the show?
A: �Harry Potter appeals to everyone.�
Turner said it�s family theater that�s accessible to everyone, from super fans to people who know nothing about Harry Potter.
What: Potted Potter
When: Oct. 15-20
Where: McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square, 345 N. College St., Charlotte
Tickets: Start at $20. Go to carolinatix.org


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Save the date! The Iowa Jump$tart Coalition will host their 13th Annual Financial Literacy Conference on Thursday, July 18, 2013
The theme for this year's conference is Preparing Iowans for a Lucky Financial Future. You won't want to miss it!
The location of the conference will again be at the DMACC campus in Ankeny, Building 7, Culinary Arts/Conference Center. More information will be posted as it becomes available.
The Iowa Jump$tart Colition are currently looking for both conference presenters and volunteers to help plan for the one-day event.
If you have a presentation idea that relates to financial literacy please forward your idea to Matt Brown, conference chair, at email@example.com.
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The botany collections at the World Museum contain around 400,000 botanical specimens and associated items. Many of the specimens are of national and international significance. The department houses an extensive botanical library.
The collections are particularly rich in material from some of the pioneer explorations of the world's flora. Liverpool's worldwide links as a port are highlighted in the collections which hold a wide geographic spread. The collections date back to the late 1700s and are still being added to today.
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Home Instead Senior Care is offering free home safety checks for seniors
Nearly 20 million seniors ages 65 and older visit the emergency room each year with almost a third of the visits related to injuries, many of which are sustained at home. In fact, 65 percent of senior homes have at least one potential safety issue, according to adult children of seniors surveyed by Home Instead. Almost half of all home accidents by seniors can be avoided, according to a recent survey of emergency room doctors. To request a free home safety check or home safety checklist, call the local Home Instead Senior Care office at 437-0014.


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When I signed up for Match, my life was pretty great- friends, family, health, travel. I had spent the better part of my 30s single though: "no time for a relationship." I signed up for Match just to see, and the first email I got was from a guy with no picture. You need to understand one thing about me, and that is I have been known to not give people chances, so an email from a guy with no photo is not something I was inclined to respond to. I was working at my brother's restaurant when I received Brendan's email. 43…divorced…with child. I called my best friend and asked her "was this on our dream list when we were 20?"
His email made me laugh though and was so sincere and honest. "I have light brown hair with some pepper moving in, but oh well…I played hockey professionally in Europe, not making it to the big time, but close enough…I hope this is not a deal breaker, but I have a daughter who is obviously the best thing in the world…the hard thing about Match is trying to figure out if you would be a good match for someone else…hope we can talk more…" I replied, received a photo from him in the next email, and breathed a sigh of relief when I saw him. We went out 3 nights after the first email exchange and didn't look back. The funny part to it is that he grew up across the street from the bottom of my driveway and lived 2 blocks from me, but I never crossed paths with him. Truth be told, I had signed up 6 months earlier and was just not ready to put myself out there. I can't believe I found Brendan on Match and feel so lucky. I have no idea how it happened.
What made you try online dating?
I had a conversation with someone the day before that said "don't let life just happen to you…"
How did you and your significant other find each other on Match?
Brendan found me.


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Dixon Golf has introduced the first "Green" golf ball, and we mean Environmentally Friendly, not the color green. The Dixon Earth golf ball is the first Eco Friendly golf ball. The ball is made from a proprietary polymer that maintains playable properties of the ball, but ensures that is is 100% renewable. Even the packaging is made from 100% recycled material.
The Dixon Earth has impressed with is high performance characteristics and performs better than most two-piece golf balls on the market. The Dixon Earth golf ball even outperformed some three-piece thin urethane cover balls in recent tests. It plays long, holds on the greens, and has great feel for confident putting and chipping. The Dixon Earth all has met or exceeded the expectations of a lot of critics in the golf industry.
Dixon Golf has even established a cutting edge program to give golfers an incentive to return used or worn out Dixon Earth Golf balls for a discount on future orders. Each box includes a return mail pouch, so golfers can easily mail used golf balls back to Dixon Golf to be recycled. From core to cover, from packaging to production, Dixon Earth is setting a new standard in the golf industry for environmental consciousness.


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Role models exemplify 4-H skills
COLUMBIA CITY — As a freshman at Columbia City, Amber Ferrell is already on the path to a successful 4-H career. The daughter of Brad and Angie Ferrell, Amber has won numerous sheep breed categories at the county fair as well as multiple showmanship awards.Amber's projects for this year include sheep, pigs, goats, alfalfa, wheat and bowling. Like most 4-Her's, Amber is excited about showing and being with friends.However she is also looking forward to spending time with her family. "4-H is more of a family thing for me because we all enjoy being involved with it so much," said Amber.Most 4-H members start in the base program, Mini 4-H. The program is designed to involve kids in kindergarten through second grade in 4-H.To read the rest of this story, see the June 17 issue of The Post and Mail. Don't have a subscription? Call (260) 244-5153 or subscribe to our e-edition. For breaking news, sports updates and additional coverage, bookmark the homepage and find us on facebook and twitter.