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|2012-11-08, 06:24
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|2012-11-08, 06:24
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Black Steel Knight
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Indonesia
After this episode, will Kumin break-up with Pillow-chan?
Part of me was disappointed that Yuuta will be dragged on by Touka instead of coming with his family to meet his dad. I really want to know Yuuta's dad (and Jakarta as a setting will actually bring a bit of fresh air than what looks like to be another "beach episode" routine IMO)
Btw, I really enjoy this ep. I laughed my ass off when I saw Shinka rolling around the room and the dramatic hair-cutting .
|2012-11-08, 06:24
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Hardcore meets Casual
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Age: 30
Indeed this week's episode was kinda weak, but I'll forgive them if they deliver the storyline goods next week. The end of the episode seemed highly suggestive, I just hope they actually make good on my anticipation.
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|2012-11-08, 06:54
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: gs series
Age: 29
oh my indeed yea sure show club's black shirt is one thing.
then everything to focus on isshiki aka tomoki sakurai jr/kira yamato from oh got a love letter, seeing real side of nibutani, & oh little girls rank book is found.
so yea tomoki jr took big shot confess it all manly way to off with his hair with cause yuuta to cry to forgive me for doing it.
now shaved isshiki/tomoki jr & letter oh girl did not show at least all men are proud of him with seem kumin like shiny baldy now we go summer time.
yea either go with rikka with sister or Jakarta (if to meet kasper & Chiquita).
|2012-11-08, 07:02
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|2012-11-08, 07:41
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The Anime Maniac
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Singapore
Age: 31
Oh boy, tensions at the end of this episode. It very much looks like Yuuta will be meeting Rikka's parents o_o (speculation on my part because of the phone call in the beginning and then the call for help at the end).
And poor Isshiki sacrificing his hair for the good of the other men. But at least it was heroic...
And I'm actually hoping to see more relationship development between Nibutani and Deko. It seems the development hasn't quite picked up yet (though both of them laughing at the bald head does show some development )
|2012-11-08, 08:08
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Kana Hanazawa ♥
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: France
Age: 32
I didn't expect we'd get an episode focusing on Isshiki. He seemed like such a minor character. And it was a great episode at that, with a lot of hilarious moments.
Shinka is growing on me. She was very funny in this episode. Her constant bickering with Dekomori is very entertaining (loved how they start fighting as soon as they see each other) and I enjoyed her threats to Isshiki. She sure can be scary at times. I have to say it was rather satisfying to see her receive a knock on the head from Yuuta as well. Divine retribution for what she did to Kumin last week! Plus, she deserved it. How dare she make light of such a sacrifice?
It's good Yuuta doesn't give anybody preferential treatment. If you do something silly, you're going to get lightly hit. No exceptions. Seems like he may have moved on past his crush for her now that he has become acquainted with her real self, who is not as lovely as he imagined.
Isshiki is a bro among bros. I loved how exaggeratedly dramatic his heroic sacrifice was. They put a lot of effort into that scene (both visually and musically) and it made it even more funny as a result.
The other memorable scene of the episode was Yuuta and Rikka holding hands in front of the railway. It was very nice but it felt a bit out of place in the middle of an episode like this one. It might have been to save it for later. Just a minor complaint.
Beach episode next week, huh. There had to be one. Looks like it might actually have a rather serious tone as opposed to your usual beach episodes. I'm excepting a bit of drama towards the end. Can't wait to see it.
|2012-11-08, 08:22
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Another great episode for me, though not as much a laugh-fest as previous episodes, it still delivers.
and I guess like just about everyone else my fave part would be that hand holding scene at the train tracks. Good development on Yuuta's side, with the shirt, etc... mixed feelings since Shinka's kinda my fave, though Rikka's nice too, and I know it's practically set in stone that this is a Yuuta X Rikka story.
|2012-11-08, 08:34
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Psycho Falling Deep
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: The Anime World
Age: 23
Haaa, what a serious yet humorous at the same time episode
After Makoto had his hair shaved, I loved Sanae and Shinka's reactions to it XD No sympathy at all, just pure comedy Then to add to it, a wave of boys sprinted towards his meeting place with his lover and was met with unsure happiness
I did like the hint that he and Tsuyuri would be together, at least that was a nice way to end the whole ranking list and head shaving episode
|2012-11-08, 08:56
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: NY
Age: 39
Well, the episode didn't appeal to me all that much. It was ok, but not great. The scenes between Yuuta and Rikka were nice, but I've come to despise Dekomori quite a bit and find her to be one of the most annoying and obnoxious characters I've come across.
I guess I'll keep watching for the Yuuta/Rikka relationship, but that's really the only thing that interests me.
|2012-11-08, 09:30
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: edge of my dream in the land of twilight...ZzzZzZ
Heh, this episode was full of LoLs. I love how Nibutani and Dekomori are always going at each other's throats especially the milk scene as it was hilarious.
With so much that's happen so far, I have to say that Yuuta is actually the normal-ist person in that group right now. Nibutani's strive to shut Dekomori up goes beyond normal with all the death threats and blackmails she's been throwing around.
I wanna see the picture Yuuta drew of Rikka during their art class!!!
|2012-11-08, 10:17
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mt. Ordeals
I dunno, I really wanted to know who wrote the love letter. Even a hint would've sufficed, but alas, it looks like we'll never know considering Ishiki is just a side character, and they're going to shift gears since it's about Yuuta going with Rikka next episode.
So yeah, very disappointed in this episode as I felt they left me hanging... probably the worst episode of the bunch IMO. Rikka not doing anything that crazy this episode makes it worse, but at least Nibutani is still amusing being her two faced self.
|2012-11-08, 10:42
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|2012-11-08, 12:53
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Location: Mandaluyong, Philippines
Another outstanding animation from KyoAni.
It sure is remarkable, being it a side story episode. Shinka and Dekomori sure pulled all the stops in their cat and mouse routine. Some really great physical comedy this side of the Three Stooges. Admittedly I first found Dekomori quiet annoying when she first appeared in eps. 3 but when she becomes the foil of Shinka at eps. 4 it all works perfectly, I find her one of my favorite.
Isshiki surely made himself man among men by taking all the shame, earning great respects with his peers no matter how incredibly pathetic the whole circumstances are.
Strong points also for Kumin for being the absolute sweet and cute senpai who goes along with all the silliness but still is grounded down to Earth.
A very solid episode in my opinion, little on the main plot but strong in it's focus in emphasizing the show's character and story dynamics. Like a the slow trickle of rain before the downpour if leisurely sets the different tones and elements on upcoming episode without totally ever hinting a total turn-around from what the series had established itself.
|2012-11-08, 13:27
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Mexico
Age: 47
Nobody seem to mention how Isshiki bared his neck as if Yuuta was going to cut his head instead of just shave his hair, that scene made me smile.
I have no idea how but I bet next week all the girls are going to end in the same beach with Yuuta and Rikka. Chaos and Mayhem will ensue. <mental image of Dekomori and Nibutani saying "No, I am Mayhem, you are Chaos ala Lethal Weapon>
|2012-11-08, 13:58
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this is absolutely the most outrageous and funniest parody of chuuni's OP i ve ever seen, open it at ur own discretion:
|2012-11-08, 14:30
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the pragma
this episode made me laugh my ass off...HARD!!!!!!...
really the scene of "the great ritual magic of ishiki bald head" is too hilarious.....
and next episode ....i got a hunch that there will be more drama.....
ps: sure the "jakarta" name was often mentioned lately..(chuunibyou, jormungand) is it a kind of marketing strategy???
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Candy Trends 2013: New Tricks for Old Favorites
Confections can play off new trends or old sentiments. Either way, ingredient innovations make them better.
At the Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago in May, there were numerous innovative products on display from the top confectionery companies in North America. Mars Chocolate North America was showing off a new M&M Bar -- a simple chocolate bar impregnated with fairy-sized whole M&Ms. Chicago's Ferrara Candy Co. was introducing a Trolli-branded gummy candy called Evil Twins. The pieces are shaped like two little boys joined at the hip -- one polite-looking and sweet, the other rowdy and sour.
Many attendees were scrambling to sample the Nestle's Crunch Girl Scout Cookie Bars, chocolate covered wafers that evoke three popular Girl Scout Cookie flavors: Thin Mints, Caramel and Coconut, and Peanut Butter Creme. Those cookies aren't new, but they are seasonal, and so are the candies. This summer the candy bars are hitting store shelves for the second year in a row. And like the cookies that inspired them, they are in demand.
Converting the flavors and textures of a cookie into a candy -- well that's either some sort of magic or an accomplishment of modern ingredient technology. Nestle USA officials would only say that it is proprietary. What it really comes down to is a creative innovation process involving a highly capable research and development team assisted by ongoing innovation from ingredient suppliers.
Confections are the ultimate expression of the consumer's attraction to sweet flavors and satisfying textures. And to some extent, confections are a fairly simple proposition involving sugars, chocolates and vanillas combined with the textural satisfaction provided by gums and other base ingredients. Of course the business of making and selling food is never simple.
Without innovation, sales will be as flat as a Hershey bar and profits as thin as a Necco Wafer. So candy makers referencing classic cookies, toying with tart flavors and boasting of more healthful, pure, and responsibly sourced ingredients. And with the availability of new high-intensity sweeteners, a myriad array of cocoas and vanilla extracts, and new technologies in gums and texturants and colors, there are plenty of opportunities for innovation.
Chocolate and vanilla
"The trends are toward innovation and all-natural," says Dan Fox, director of sales at Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, Waukegan, Ill. "You don't see as much 'me-too' product development now as you might have a few years ago."
While economic forces might have restrained innovation until recently, things like bean-to-bar chocolate and high cocoa chocolates have weathered the recession and emerged with a foothold, Fox says.
At the other end of the spectrum, demographically, candies aimed at kids offer more visual appeal thanks to improved color technologies, bolder flavors and better textures, as candy makers continue to add brand appeal and interactive elements.
Nielsen-Massey sources and sells a full array of vanilla products that are used in the manufacture of numerous kinds of confections. Vanilla provides soft, round flavor notes and earthy, woody flavors.
Vanilla is a cultivated product extracted from the seeds of a particular orchid tree. It is grown in tropic regions around the world and subject to the weather forces that affect those equatorial and tropic regions. For this reason, prices of pure vanilla tend to fluctuate. Vanilla can be expensive even in good seasons, so formulators can be tempted to cut corners.
But Fox says the reality is that sugar has a much more substantial impact on the bottom line and that companies producing high-quality candies realize that relying on substitute products, such as imitation vanilla, might save themselves some money in the short term, but cost more in quality in the long run.
Cocoa, which is derived from the cacao bean, is similar to vanilla in many respects. It too is grown in the tropical band on multiple continents. It is available in a wide range of quality, and the degree to which it is used in formulation can make the difference between a commodity confection and a premium product that can be sold at three or four times the price of the commodity.
However, the commodity product itself is in danger of becoming rare. "At current growth rates, the supply of coca will not be able to keep up with increased global demand," Matt Biggins, Nestle's Crunch brand manager, said at the Sweets & Snacks Expo. "Worldwide cocoa consumption is increasing each year, and cocoa farmers are struggling to produce more cocoa from the same land."
As a result, Nestle and other cocoa users are working to grow the supply of cocoa, and to do so in ecologically sustainable and fair-labor ways. At least some consumers increasingly are looking for such certifications on their chocolate purchases.
"We see a lot of new product innovation in chocolate," says Frank Calabro, a confections technologist with David Michael, Philadelphia. "It's happening with things like the new flavored truffles from Godiva."
From another angle, nostalgia can sometimes be just as important as creativity in candy, Calabro says, noting that many of the top candy bar brands have been popular for decades. Either way, there are new ingredient technologies that respond to or even anticipate trends, Calabro says.
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Unflappable Frazier Leads Vikings to Playoff Brink
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - Leslie Frazier took over a team in turmoil. After one rocky season, the unflappable coach has the Minnesota Vikings one victory away from a playoff berth.
Vikings owners Zygi and Mark Wilf tapped Frazier to be the interim coach in 2010 when Brett Favre and the rest of the team were falling apart. Frazier stepped in and impressed his bosses with how smoothly he navigated the collapse of the Metrodome roof, earning him the full-time job going into 2011.
Even when the Vikings lost four out of five games in the middle of this year, Frazier was able to hold the team together.
He has one more year left on his deal. He says he's focused solely on beating Green Bay on Sunday and getting into the playoffs.
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The University of California, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Siskiyou County government provide joint funding for this "cooperative" venture. Additional funding from grants allows us to target programs to the specific needs of Siskiyou County citizens.
We play an active role in our community by:
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The Farm Advisor develops programs for growers of the primary crops produced in Siskiyou County including alfalfa, pasture, other forage crops, small grains, and fruit crops. Our aim is to improve the overall profitability of farming operations in the county, while minimizing any negative impact these practices may have on the environment. Our research and educational activities cover a broad range of issues including variety selection, plant nutrition, pest control, irrigation management, improvement of water-use-efficiency, noxious weed control, and general crop management.
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Queensland Premier Campbell Newman will return from an overseas trip to an advertising blitz attacking his character, claims he's a puppet leader and comparisons to Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin.
Welcome back. After being swept to power in March, the honeymoon's certainly over.
Trouble was brewing last week when Mr Newman flew to India on a trade mission after three government MPs quit the Liberal National Party (LNP) in controversial circumstances.
He'll return to the job on Thursday to face further denigration from two of the disgruntled MPs who have spoken out against the premier's leadership.
Gold Coast MP Alex Douglas says he plans to run commercials in 700 television slots to show Queenslanders the premier was lying about the reasons he was taken off parliament's ethics committee.
"Queenslanders need to understand that we have a person who is incapable of telling the truth running the state and you cannot have that," the now-independent MP told ABC Radio on Monday.
His outburst came just a day after newly installed Katter's Australian Party (KAP) leader Ray Hopper claimed Mr Newman was just a puppet for Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney and Treasurer Tim Nicholls, who were really running the government.
His claims were backed by Dr Douglas on Tuesday, who said the government was being run by a "mishmash of people with competing interests" and the results could be seen in various types of "garbage" legislation rushed through parliament.
He particularly criticised legislation that blocked KAP from attaining official party status and associated funding after Mr Hopper's defection from the LNP bolstered its ranks to three.
"Trying to shut down the opposition ... you know the last person to do this was Stalin," Dr Douglas said.
Mr Seeney, who has been acting premier in Mr Newman's absence, laughed off the comments.
"What we're seeing today are more bizarre statements and claims from disaffected people," he told AAP on Tuesday.
"They made bizarre claims last week. They're making bizarre claims this week, and I expect they'll make bizarre comments for some weeks to come."
But Opposition Leader Annastacia Palaszczuk says the claims from people who were close to the LNP leadership show just how deeply the government is in crisis.
"(Dr Douglas) knows the ins and outs," she told reporters in Brisbane on Tuesday.
"He knows how the leadership team operates and he has left the party."
Billionaire Clive Palmer is reportedly helping Dr Douglas pay for his advertising blitz, but he has not returned calls from AAP to confirm his involvement.


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Kelly and Michael's Light and Bright Abode
Name: Kelly and Michael
Location: Hyde Park, Chicago, IL
Size: 1,480 square feet
Years lived in: 3 years; rented
The last word that one probably wants to use in reference to one's home is "clinical," but according to Kelly, that's what the space felt like when she and her husband Michael moved into their university-provided housing three years ago. Anyone else may have felt daunted by the linoleum flooring and austere white walls, but in the face of these challenges, Kelly and Michael have managed to create a serene and stylish home brimming with personality.
Instead of focusing on the potential drawbacks of the apartment, Kelly and Michael saw all the possibilities offered by its ample space, large windows, and the relatively open flow between rooms. They've made the most of the abundant sunlight (and the stunning views of downtown Chicago and Lake Michigan), keeping the rooms light and airy.
Above all, their home is an exercise in balance. In the bedroom, Kelly and Michael have kept the furnishings limited, but what's there is cozy, chic, and inviting. Mid-century style runs throughout the space, but these vintage aspects are tempered by the addition of more contemporary furnishings. And Kelly's ability to tastefully parcel out color means that the apartment maintains a nice visual balance between neutral and invigorating. To my mind, the office offers the clearest example of their combinatory prowess. A red-orange rug offers a shot of vibrant color and lush texture while the clean lines of the furniture keep the space feeling orderly, making for the perfect blend of comfort and efficiency.
Such a careful distribution of elements makes the apartment feel sophisticated and simple, while still being full of character. With some coffee, conversation, and Red House Painters on the stereo, I felt thoroughly comfortable in Kelly and Michael's home, and I can attest that no trace of that clinical feeling remains. By embracing its best features, Kelly and Michael have created an inviting home that strikes a remarkable balance between interest and ease.
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Our Style/ Inspiration: (Kelly) The ranch house I grew up in in northern Indiana. My late mother was self-taught in mid-century modern design; my favorite pieces in our home were once hers. I've tried to imitate what I loved about our old house: the natural light, a big library, plants, and a good stereo.
Favorite Element: All the windows, crown moulding (though it has been painted over many, many times), built-in bookshelves, and large rooms.
Biggest Challenge: The cruddy-looking tile flooring; but because we've been able to mask it (or distract from it), most friends don't even notice it right away.
What Friends Say: "Great view," and "Is this really university housing?"
Biggest Embarrassment: Our building is old, so the problems are pretty standard — the walls crack and paint chips off the moulding on a regular basis, but it's not that bad, so we don't complain!
Proudest DIY: The dresser in the bedroom — wanting a White Attic-like dresser, we bought this off Craiglist for a steal, and then sanded it, painted the top and sides and stained the front of the drawers. For any real DIY-er, this is less impressive, but painting several rooms and hanging IKEA shelving in the kitchen made us feel pretty proud of ourselves, too.
Biggest Indulgence: Rugs and reupholstering several items, both of which we did over a period of years because of the cost. However, we highly recommend the people who did the reupholstering: Slipcover Plus, a family-run business in Oak Park. They are reasonably priced, will pick up and return your piece of furniture for a flat fee, and can make custom slip covers or completely reupholster just about anything.
Best Advice: Don't push all your furniture up against the walls; repeat "themes" throughout rooms so there's some uniformity but each space still has its own look and feel; and always hang art a little higher than you think you should. All good advice from my dear friend Bethany Adams!
Dream Sources: Blu Dot, Scout Chicago, Unison Home, NYC Craigslist.
Resources of Note:
- • Sofa: Macy's
• Coffee table: Craigslist
• Throw blanket: Missoni for Target
• Pillows (on couch and armchairs): custom covers sewn by our dry cleaner using IKEA and gifted fabric
• Tall white floor lamp: IKEA, rewired when it broke with a new shade from A Lamp and Fixture Chicago
• Draperies: West Elm
• Small wool rug: Crate & Barrel, via Craigslist
• Large sisal rug: Crate & Barrel
• Pair of armchairs: family hand-me-down, reupholstered with fabric from Fishman's
• Side table: Knoll knockoff, via Craigslist
• Arc lamp: CB2
• White cube table: Crate & Barrel
• TV cabinet: CB2, via Craigslist
• Yellow lamp: thrift store
• Rocker: Eames re-issue, via Craigslist, with IKEA sheepskin
• Cocktail table between the bookshelves: family hand-me-down
• Bookshelf/console behind couch: Craigslist (then sanded and stained)
- • Dining table and chairs: IKEA
• Rug: Overstock
• Pendant lamp: CB2
• China hutch/cabinet: family hand-me-down
• China: Russel Wright "American Modern," inherited
- • White open shelving: IKEA
- • Bed: IKEA
• Bed linens: West Elm and Crate & Barrel
• Bedside tables: Lane, via Craigslist
• Grey lamps: IKEA
• Draperies: IKEA
• Green jute rug: Crate & Barrel outlet
• Side chair: Randolph Street Market, reupholstered with leather from Fishman's
• Dresser: Craigslist, then painted and stained
• Round mirror: IKEA
• Small wood-base lamp: thrift store, rewired by A Lamp and Fixture
• Striped runner: Crate & Barrel
- • Daybed: Craigslist, slipcovered with fabric from Fishman's Chicago; with IKEA pillows
• Footstool: thrift store, with new legs from Ace Hardware online
• Wall sconce: George Nelson bubble lamp, via YLighting
• Mark Rothko lithograph: MoMA Design Store
• Bookshelves: IKEA
• Desk: West Elm, with CB2 lamp
• Desk chair: Randolph Street Market, reupholstered with leather from Fishman's
• Orange rug: Crate & Barrel
• Black and white rug: bought from a friend
Thanks, Kelly and Michael!
Images: Carolyn Purnell
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Hey, Jan. I hunker around in the corners because I'm not in Intermediate or Beginners but can get more out of one of these lessons then I did an entire semester of Creative Writing in college! Can't remember what I learned there, but every day now I'm like checking for "salsa" words and trying to relax and use "he said." Sometimes I can't help myself and jump in to try the homework!
"So surprise me" seems to be the sigh from my creative self. I never know where the idea is going to come from. Can't tell you how many times I have slunk away from the Challenge site thinking, "I have no idea what to write on that." And then, suddenly something clicks.
On our "Turkey" challenge last year I was totally ignorant of the country so spent a day perusing maps, travel brohures, etc. I came across articles on "camel wrestling" , something I had no idea existed! I wrote a story about a very wealthy future groom who attempts to sell his bride on the adventure in his desperation to plan a honeymoon to rival those of his friends. The story earned a few "props" in the creative arena.
Other ideas that were well received was a matter of tweaking a true life adventure or conversation as the mood so struck.
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THE RED SUMMER - The Dying Continues
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Cleveland Butler was sleeping in his own bed after a long day of toiling in the chalk mines in Twiggs County. Butler, described by some as "a strange Negro," was spotted earlier in the day by a quartet of men who decided he resembled Cummings. They skulked around the mines long enough to discover that Butler went home to sleep. Messers Tharpe, Griffin, Myers and an unknown fourth assailant went to Butler's shack and found him asleep in the bed. After calling out to Butler twice, the men decided that their man must be preparing to shoot them first. They peered through the coverings of the house, found Butler, and launched a massive volley of buckshot into the sleeping quarters. The mortal wound tore away portions of Butler's jaw, chin, teeth and tongue.
The bounty hunters took their prized catch to Sheriff Griffin at the jail in Jeffersonville. The sheriff refused to take the badly bleeding man, insisting that they take him to a hospital immediately. Griffin told them if he was indeed the man they were looking for and that he should be taken to the jail in Macon, which they did. Again, the Bibb County sheriff turned them away and instructed them to take their victim to the hospital in Macon, where he died within a few minutes of his arrival.
Sheriff Griffin immediately notified Laurens County Deputy Sheriff Watson, who gathered a party of men who knew Hubert Cummings. They rode by train to Macon to examine the corpse of the man who was said to have been the killer of Raymond Cannon. For ten minutes, the squad examined the body and found that Butler did indeed bear a strong resemblance to Cummings, but that he was much lighter in color and had a scar on his face, which the suspect did not have. When officials examined Butler's pockets, they found that he was a twenty four years old, who was recently discharged from the Army. Inside his coat pocket was his last pay envelope from his employer, the American Clay Company. His father, J.D. Butler of Eastman, Georgia, was summoned to confirm the identity of the deceased, who was taken by train for interment in Eastman.
Like all of the other events in this remarkable story, law enforcement officials were subjected to an disturbing dilemma. The posse which attempted the citizen's arrest was illegally organized and was totally without authority to apprehend Butler or anyone else for that matter. The Macon News carried a story which stated that Butler was shot while attempting to resist a presumed lawful arrest. Apparently, the white killers were never indicted for their actions in the murder of the innocent man in another in the series of unfortunate events.
That summer was called the " Red Summer." Though times in Laurens County were relatively quiet, race riots across the South and across the nation were escalating. Lynching and antiblack violent attacks were as numerous as they had been since the infancy of the Ku Klux Klan. Though a wave of fear spread throughout the Bailey and Burgamy Districts where the descendants of former slaves lived in abundance, tempers appeared to have cooled, or at least for a little while
After three weeks, tempers were still running high in Burgamy's District. The July sun seared the Sunday (July 6, 1919) afternoon air. After the boiling sun set, temperatures fell just as the tempers of the local began to boil. Six angry white men went to the home of Bob Ashley. George and Clyde Green, sons of Luther Green and Mary Jane Payne Green, joined John Payne, Jr., Landers Cannon, Cleve Bright and Robert Rozier. The Greens were still enraged after the death of their first cousin, Raymond Cannon. In their minds, they knew that Hubert Cummings was hiding inside the home of Bob Ashley, not too far from the home of Raymond Cannon.
George Green went to the front door and called out to Ashley. According to those on the outside, Bob Ashley fired at Green, striking him with a fatal shot. It was only then that the remaining men began firing at the Ashley house. Ashley's wife told a contrasting story. Mrs. Ashley maintained that Green bammed on the door demanding that her husband open his store and serve the men some cold soda water. Ashley told the men it was too late in the evening, but the men insisted, threatening to come in after him. Ashley pleaded with the men not to come in his house, insisting that his wife was sick. According to Mrs. Ashley, the sextette began relentlessly firing, riddling the house with bullets. Ashley attempted to shoot back. He crawled to the table where he kept his pistol, crawled back to the door, fired twice and struck George Green, who died within a half hour. Sometime during the ruckus, Clyde Green was shot, possibly by the unintended fire of his fellow assailants. The Greens were taken to the former home of Raymond Cannon, which seemed to become the headquarters of the movement to capture Hubert Cummings. Ashley, known to be a good man without any fear, was struck in the head and fell into unconsciousness.
The next morning investigators found many bullets inside the house and only two outside the house, a finding which tended to substantiate Ashley's story. They also found Ashley's shotgun, with cobwebs in its muzzle, in its usual place in the corner of his bedroom.
No warrants were issued. The situation was quiet. Sheriff Watson was cautiously optimistic since there was no evidence of any race riots. Nearly every adult black male in the area spent that night in the swamp, fearing that the white men were going to clear out the entire lot of them.
Deputy Sheriff Ashley traveled out to the scene of the shooting with physicians to determine Ashley's condition, one which was thought to have been grave. Before Ashley and the doctors could see Ashley, Ashley's friends took him, with a bullet hole in his head, into the swamp. Just before they reached the cover of the tree line, they panicked and dumped a nude Ashley into a fence corner to face all alone the scavenging and biting varmints of the darkness after the waxing gibbous moon set just after midnight.
Although Ashley had laid out all night, his head bleeding profusely, he was surprisingly able to speak the next morning when found by physicians, who immediately moved him to Dublin for better treatment in the Laurens County jail.
Sheriff Watson praised the people of the county for being a better class of people than others, but prepared for the worse by asking the Dublin Guards, under the command of Captain Lewis Cleveland Pope, to stand guard around the courthouse square to protect Ashley from vengeful lynchers. Rumors were flying that the blacks of the county had met and were about to launch an insurrection. Those rumors proved to be unfounded. After four days, the Guards were withdrawn and no attempt was ever made to lynch Ashley, whom doctors found through x-rays had several broken bones in his skull and was too ill to be moved.
Luther Green went to the office of Solicitor EL Stephens, Sr. and asked him to seek an indictment against Bob Ashley for the murder of his son George. Stephens presented testimony from Sam Rozier, R.H. Rozier, Emmet Rozier, E.E. Clark along with the testimony of Deputy Sheriff L.F. Watson and Dr. H.L. Montford, who examined Green's corpse. Based on the testimony of Sheriff Watson that more bullets were found inside of the Ashley house and only two outside, grand jury foreman W.T. Dupree announced that the no bill of indictment would be issued for the murder of George J. Green by Bob Ashley.


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Problem Description
AchimHuegen, July 6 2004, 1.0beta
Services must be interfaces. Plain java objects are not supported.
- Maintenance of interfaces is extra work (two units, linked javadoc)
- Prototyping is more difficult
Adoption of HiveMind for new developers is more difficult
Proposed Solution
Allow the use of java classes in the interface attribute of a service-point.
Example: {{{ <service-point id="POJO" interface="java.text.SimpleDateFormat">
<invoke-factory service-id="hivemind.BuilderFactory" model="primitive">
<construct class="java.text.SimpleDateFormat">
In fact it is very easy to implement, just remove the interface check from ServicePointImpl#lookupServiceInterface and hivemind is ready for POJOs. Better: Let the serviceModel decide whether it want to support non-interface classes.
Interceptor support should be extended to support both POJOs (without final methods) and interfaces. This can be achieved by switching from inheritance to composition. For example a LoggingInterceptor shouldn't specialize AbstractLoggingInterceptor but hold a reference to a LoggingInterceptor (non abstract counterpart of AbstractLoggingInterceptor) and delegate all the work to this instance.
HowardLewisShip: -1 HiveMind already has a facility for creating POJOs (BeanFactory). However, HiveMind is also supposed to be about best practices including coding to interfaces. I'm not interested in nice-to-haves I'm interested in specifically useful constructs.
AchimHuegen: The POJOs that a BeanFactory produces are no singletons (ignoring the caching) and can not be used for configuring another service. The POJOs itself can not be configured. Some of these problems could be solved by your "something nifty with translators" improvements in combination with PrototypeBeanFactory. So I would appreciate a +1 for PrototypeBeanFactory.
If you don't want to include POJO services in the distribution, what about leaving the decision to support POJOs to the ServiceModel? The HiveMind user could still use POJOs if he really want to ignore the best practises by implementing a new service model.
KnutWannheden: I don't want to start a religious war here, but implementing this request is IMHO important enough to take the risk
It's the best practices argument which got me thinking. Being an XP and TDD enthusiast I quite like the DoTheSimplestThingThatCouldPossiblyWork practice. Quote: ... pick something you can do and do quickly, so that you can get on with the other things you really need to do. Then do that thing professionally and well, complete with all appropriate refactoring. In context I think defining a POJO as a service is the simplest thing that could possibly work. The exact service interface may not crystallize until later on in development. Refactoring tools are very important when employing this practice. Imagine a HiveMind refactoring in Eclipse linked to the Extract Interface refactoring: It would both extract an interface from the POJO class and update the service-point definition in the descriptor. Or how about a warning marker next to a POJO service in the descriptor?
In summary I think coding to interfaces is most definitely a best practice, but as an enforced practice I think it is impeding the getting-there. It's a matter of EnablingAttitude.


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Why is this medication prescribed?
Denosumab injection (Prolia) is used to treat osteoporosis (a condition in which the bones become thin and weak and break easily) in men and in women who have undergone menopause (''change of life;'' end of menstrual periods), who have an increased risk for fractures (broken bones) or who cannot take or did not respond to other medications for osteoporosis. Denosumab injection (Prolia) is also used to treat bone loss in men with prostate cancer and in women with breast cancer who are receiving certain treatments that increase their risk for fractures. Denosumab injection (Xgeva) is used to reduce fractures from certain types of cancer that began in another part of the body but has spread to the bones. Denosumab injection (Xgeva) is also used in adults and some adolescents to treat giant cell tumor of bone (GCTB; a type of bone tumor) that cannot be treated with surgery or if surgery is not possible. Denosumab injection is in a class of medications called RANK ligand inhibitors. It works by decreasing bone breakdown and increasing bone strength and density (thickness).
How should this medicine be used?
Denosumab injection comes as a solution (liquid) to be injected subcutaneously (under the skin) in your upper arm, upper thigh, or stomach area. It is usually injected by a doctor or nurse in a medical office or clinic. When denosumab injection (Prolia) is used to treat osteoporosis or to treat bone loss in men with prostate cancer and women with breast cancer, it is usually given once every 6 months. When denosumab injection (Xgeva) is used to reduce fractures from cancer that has spread to the bones, it is usually given once every 4 weeks. When denosumab injection (Xgeva) is used to treat giant cell tumor of bone, it is usually given every 7 days for the first three doses (on day 1, day 8, and day 15) and then once every 4 weeks starting 2 weeks later after the first three doses.
Your doctor will tell you to take supplements of calcium and vitamin D while you are being treated with denosumab injection. Take these supplements exactly as directed.
When denosumab injection (Prolia) is used to treat osteoporosis or bone loss, your doctor or pharmacist will give you the manufacturer's patient information sheet (Medication Guide) when you begin treatment with denosumab injection and each time you refill your prescription. Read the information carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. You can also visit the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website (http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm085729.htm) or the manufacturer's website to obtain the Medication Guide.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before receiving denosumab injection,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to denosumab (Prolia, Xgeva), any other medications, latex, or any of the ingredients in denosumab injection. Ask your pharmacist or check the Medication Guide for a list of the ingredients.
- you should know that denosumab injection is available under the brand names Prolia and Xgeva. You should not receive more than one product containing denosumab at a time. Be sure to tell your doctor if you are being treated with either of these medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: angiogenesis inhibitors such as bevacizumab (Avastin), everolimus (Afinitor, Zortress), pazopanib (Votrient), sorafenib (Nexavar), or sunitinib (Sutent); cancer chemotherapy medications; medications that suppress the immune system such as azathioprine (Azasan, Imuran), cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune), methotrexate (Trexall), sirolimus (Rapamune), and tacrolimus (Astagraf XL, Prograf); or oral steroids such as dexamethasone, methylprednisolone (Medrol), and prednisone (Rayos). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had a low level of calcium in your blood. Your doctor will probably check the level of calcium in your blood before you begin treatment and will probably tell you not to receive denosumab injection if the level is too low.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had anemia (condition in which the red blood cells do not bring enough oxygen to all the parts of the body); cancer; any type of infection, especially in your mouth; problems with your mouth, teeth, gums, or dentures; dental or oral surgery (teeth removed, dental implants); any condition that stops your blood from clotting normally; any condition that decreases functioning of your immune system; surgery on your thyroid gland or parathyroid gland (small gland in the neck); surgery to remove part of your small intestine; problems with your stomach or intestine that make it difficult for your body to absorb nutrients; or thyroid or kidney disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or if you plan to father a child. Denosumab injection may harm the fetus. You should not become pregnant while you are receiving denosumab injection and if receiving denosumab (Xgeva) for at least 5 months after your treatment. You should use a reliable method of birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are receiving denosumab injection and if receiving denosumab (Xgeva) for at least 5 months after your treatment. If you or your partner become pregnant while receiving denosumab injection, or within 5 months of your treatment with denosumab (Xgeva), call your doctor immediately.
- tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding. You should not breastfeed while you are receiving denosumab injection.
- you should know that denosumab injection may cause osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ, a serious condition of the jaw bone), especially if you have dental surgery or treatment while you are receiving this medication. A dentist should examine your teeth and perform any needed treatments, including cleaning or fixing ill-fitted dentures, before you start to receive denosumab injection. Be sure to brush your teeth and clean your mouth properly while you are receiving denosumab injection. Talk to your doctor before having any dental treatments while you are receiving this medication.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
If you miss an appointment to receive an injection of denosumab, you should call your healthcare provider as soon as possible. The missed dose should be given as soon as it can be rescheduled. When denosumab injection (Prolia) is used for osteoporosis or bone loss, after you receive the missed dose, your next injection should be scheduled 6 months from the date of your last injection.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Denosumab injection may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- red, dry, or itchy skin
- oozing or crusty blisters on skin
- peeling skin
- back pain
- pain in your arms
- muscle or joint pain
- nausea
- diarrhea
- headache
- runny nose
- sore throat
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately or get emergency medical treatment:
- muscle stiffness, twitching, cramps, or spasms
- numbness or tingling in your fingers, toes, or around your mouth
- hives
- rash
- itching
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, or lips
- dizziness
- fainting
- blurred vision
- fever or chills
- tiredness
- redness, tenderness, swelling or warmth of area of skin
- ear drainage or severe pain
- frequent or urgent need to urinate
- burning feeling when you urinate
- pain, numbness, swelling, or drainage from mouth, teeth, or jaw
- slow healing of the mouth or jaw
- severe abdominal pain
- ongoing pain that begins in the stomach area, but may spread to the back
- fast heart rate
Denosumab injection may increase the risk that you will break your thigh bone(s) You may feel pain in your hips, groin, or thighs for several weeks or months before the bone(s) break, and you may find that one or both of your thigh bones have broken even though you have not fallen or experienced other trauma. It is unusual for the thigh bone to break in healthy people, but people who have osteoporosis may break this bone even if they do not receive denosumab injection. Denosumab injection may also cause broken bones to heal slowly and may impair bone growth and prevent teeth from coming in properly in children. Talk to your doctor about the risks of receiving denosumab injection.
Denosumab injection may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while receiving this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online (http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch) or by phone (1-800-332-1088).
What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Do not shake denosumab injection. Store it in the refrigerator and protect it from light. Do not freeze. Denosumab injection can be kept at room temperature for up to 14 days.
Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children, and other people cannot consume them. However, you should not flush this medication down the toilet. Instead, the best way to dispose of your medication is through a medicine take-back program. Talk to your pharmacist or contact your local garbage/recycling department to learn about take-back programs in your community. See the FDA's Safe Disposal of Medicines website (http://goo.gl/c4Rm4p) for more information if you do not have access to a take-back program.
It is important to keep all medication out of sight and reach of children as many containers (such as weekly pill minders and those for eye drops, creams, patches, and inhalers) are not child-resistant and young children can open them easily. To protect young children from poisoning, always lock safety caps and immediately place the medication in a safe location – one that is up and away and out of their sight and reach. http://www.upandaway.org
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline at 1-800-222-1222. Information is also available online at https://www.poisonhelp.org/help. If the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be awakened, immediately call emergency services at 911.
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain tests to be sure it is safe for you to receive denosumab injection and to check your body's response to denosumab injection.
Do not let anyone else use your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
Brand names
- Prolia®
- Xgeva®


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Our Visit to the Concrete Countertop Workshop
A few weeks ago we had the chance to be a guest at a one day concrete countertop workshop at Cheng Concrete located in Berkeley. We took the workshop mostly out of curiosity and desire to learn more about concrete. After one day we gained a tremendous amount of knowledge about concrete as a building material, design considerations, mold making, decorative elements, and polishing...
Concrete countertops are relatively rare. Granite and other materials still dominate the market when it comes to countertops. The question comes to mind - why choose concrete? One of its biggest advantages over other material is sculpt-ability, strength, and timeless quality. Most kitchens feel outdated after just a few years and the average life span of a new kitchen is about 7 years. It is a fashion industry as one of the instructors at the workshop described it. One of the attributes that makes things last is good design. The concrete kitchen countertop in the top photo is over 20 years old. Its custom design, attention to details, and graceful aging make it timeless.
We attended the 1-Day Concrete Countertop Essentials Workshop, which is designed to guide you through every step of making a concrete countertop. From the basics of mold making, design considerations, strengthening methods, mixing concrete, decorative aggregates to polishing and sealing. The classes are small and very hands-on. Regardless of your previous experience, you will learn a lot about the material, its advantages and limitations.
We were introduced to many of the products that Cheng Concrete has to offer. Their pro-formulas are specifically designed to remove the guesswork out of concrete mixing and to help you make your projects successful. They also sell many of the tools and materials that make the process simple and accessible to everyone.
Cheng Concrete offers other workshops as well. There is a 1/2-Day Outdoor Living Essential Workshop that will introduce you to building planters, tables, and benches. For more advanced techniques in mold making you can check out the 3-Day Concrete Countertop Training. For the complete list visit the Cheng Concrete website.
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Family Conflict Among Chinese- and Mexican-Origin Adolescents and Their Parents in the U.S.: New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, Number 135
Family Conflict Among Chinese- and Mexican-Origin Adolescents and Their Parents in the U.S.: New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, Number 135
Mar 2012, Jossey-Bass
120 pages
DescriptionGain a nuanced understanding of parent–adolescent conflict in Chinese- and Mexican-origin families in the United States. This volume explores key issues related to family conflict such as
- acculturation gaps
- parent and adolescent internal conflicts
- conflict resolution
- seeking out confidants for help in coping with conflict.
This volume showcases the complexity of conflict among Chinese- and Mexican-origin families and furthers our understanding of how both developmental and cultural sources of parent–adolescent conflict are linked to adjustment.
This is the 135th volume in this series. Its mission is to provide scientific and scholarly presentations on cutting edge issues and concepts in child and adolescent development. Each volume focuses on a specific new direction or research topic and is edited by experts on that topic.
Linda P. Juang, Adriana J. Umaña-Taylor The authors set the stage for the rest of the volume by discussing developmental and cultural sources of parent–adolescent conflict and highlight how the chapters in the volume address key contexts and processes related to family conflict and adolescent adjustment.
2. Acculturation-Based and Everyday Family Conflict in Chinese American Families 13
Linda P. Juang, Moin Syed, Jeffrey T. Cookston, Yijie Wang, Su Yeong Kim
The authors integrate our knowledge of these two types of family conflict that have been studied separately to arrive at a new understanding of what family conflict means for Chinese American adolescents and their parents.
3. Conflicts and Communication Between High-Achieving Chinese American Adolescents and Their Parents 35
Desiree Baolian Qin, Tzu-Fen Chang, Eun-Jin Han, Grace Chee
Based on in-depth interview data, the authors explore various domains of conflict that high-achieving Chinese American youth and their parents engage in, the process by which these conflicts emerge, and youths' perceptions of how conflicts are resolved.
4. Mother–Daughter Conflict and Adjustment in Mexican-Origin Families: Exploring the Role of Family and Sociocultural Context 59
Kimberly A. Updegraff, Adriana J. Umaña-Taylor, Norma J. Perez-Brena, Jacqueline Pflieger
Drawing from ecologically oriented and person–environment fit models, the authors investigate how the family context, as defined by the transition to adolescent motherhood, and the sociocultural context, as measured by mother–daughter discrepancies in cultural orientations, shape the associations between conflict and adjustment in Mexicanorigin families.
5. Guided Cognitive Reframing of Adolescent–Father Conflict: Who Mexican American and European American Adolescents Seek and Why 83
Jeffrey T. Cookston, Andres F. Olide, Michele A. Adams, William V. Fabricius, Ross D. Parke
The authors offer a conceptual model of guided cognitive reframing that emphasizes the behavioral, cognitive, and affective implications of confidant support as well as individual, family, and cultural factors linked to support seeking among Mexican- and European-heritage adolescents.
6. Gaps, Conflicts, and Arguments Between Adolescents and Their Parents 105
Andrew J. Fuligni
In this commentary, the author highlights the unique contributions of each chapter and suggests that distinguishing between three types of parent–adolescent differences—acculturation gaps, feelings of conflict, and actual arguments between adolescents and their parents—provides a way to understand the findings on immigrant family conflict presented in this volume.
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PARIS (AP) -Title contenders Lyon and Marseille both dropped points in the French league on Sunday to fall further behind leader Paris Saint-Germain.
Lyon lost 3-1 to Lille to fall six points behind PSG, while nine-man Marseille salvaged a 1-1 draw with lowly Evian and now trails the leader by eight points.
In the chase for a European spot, Rennes went level on points with fourth-place Saint-Etienne by defeating Toulouse 2-0.
PSG beat Bastia 3-1 on Friday to put pressure on its rivals, but Lyon still seemed to lack urgency at Stade Gerland in the first half, playing at a slow tempo that failed to trouble Lille.
Instead, Lille threatened in the 17th minute when Dimitri Payet outpaced the Lyon defense to be clean through on goal, but the forward's side-footed effort sailed wide.
Payet made amends by setting up the first goal in the 28th. Cameroon defender Aurelien Chedjou escaped marking with a run toward the near post and headed Payet's corner inside the far post.
On the stroke of halftime, Lille hit Lyon on a fast break to double the lead. Payet fed midfielder Florent Balmont, who buried a low drive into the bottom corner.
Lille made it 3-0 in the 50th with a penalty from Salomon Kalou, after Lyon center back Milan Bisevac blocked a shot from Lucas Digne with his hand.
Argentine striker Lisandro Lopez pulled one back by converting a penalty in the 57th after Lille defender Franck Beria had tripped him. But Lille goalkeeper Steeve Elana preserved his team's lead by palming away a powerful shot from Lopez in the 32nd and a close-range effort from Bafetimbi Gomis in the 67th.
Marseille enjoyed a great start to the season but it has been faltering since the winter break.
Andre-Pierre Gignac gave Marseille the lead in the 52nd, taking a pass from France midfielder Mathieu Valbuena and firing home a spectacular strike for his eighth goal this season.
However, Marseille ran into trouble when Kassim Abdallah was sent off four minutes later. The Marseille defender stopped a scoring chance by fouling Saber Khlifa, leading to a penalty that Evian striker Yannick Sagbo converted.
Marseille lost another player in the 74th when Jordan Ayew picked up a second yellow card, but managed to hold on for a point.
"We were well organized, but after the goal, we got sloppy in our game and then there was that penalty,'' Marseille coach Elie Baup said. "We're happy to take this point even though we could have taken three.''
Rennes overcame a poor first half to climb to fifth place in the league.
"It was maybe our worst (first half) since the start of the season,'' Rennes coach Frederic Antonetti said. "It was a different Rennes side in the second half.''
Toulouse dominated ball possession in the first half but lacked the finishing touch to find the net. Etienne Didot hit the post with a half-volley from the edge of the box in the 22nd.
Rennes came back with more commitment in the second half. Toulouse goalkeeper Ali Ahamada stopped a volley from Mevlut Erding in the 55th and was lucky to see a header from Romain Alessandrini crash against the post in the 77th.
Alessandrini has proved one of the biggest sensations in the league this season. He received his first France call-up but didn't play in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Germany.
The Rennes midfielder opened the scoring by notching his 10th goal this season. He took advantage of a blunder from Ahamada to score into an empty net in the 79th, before Erding doubled the lead in the 84th. The Turkey forward met a low cross from Abdoulaye Sane and slammed it into the roof of the net.
In Saturday's matches, it was: Saint-Etienne 4, Montpellier 1; Ajaccio 1, Bordeaux 0; Nancy 1, Reims 2; Nice 1, Lorient 1; Troyes 0, Sochaux 0; Valenciennes 2, Brest 1.


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Taking an online degree program is a very different experience than being physically present on a university campus. Convenience and flexibility replace the typical face-to-face learning experience. You can take classes in your office or on your couch, at noon or at 3 a.m. Discussions and communications take place through e-mail and Internet exchanges. Students in the online Global Food Law program are encouraged to join the group Facebook page and to otherwise get to know other students, faculty, and staff. No matter where you are in the world, once you join our program you are a Spartan and a member of our Law College community. Although your physical presence on our campus will never be required, you are always welcome to visit us on campus in East Lansing, Michigan and to attend events such as our LL.M. Thanksgiving dinner or our LL.M. speaker series.
After enrolling in the program, students work with advisors each semester to enroll in an online course (or courses), choosing from a menu of available options provided by the MSU College of Law and the MSU Institute for Food Laws and Regulations. Students selecting courses made available by the Institute will enroll in those courses through the College of Law, and all billing is done through the College of Law.
As with most law school classes on campus, you should plan for 3-4 hours of homework each week for each credit you take in the fall or spring terms. Summer courses are condensed into 7 weeks, so you should expect more hours of homework during summer term. Courses are typically taught in a series of sections or "modules." Each module covers a specific topic or issue. Once a module is posted, it will remain online for the entire semester. However, professors may not actively check past modules for discussion items and questions, and most professors will not expect you to keep up with discussions in past modules. You should always check with each of your professors to determine their individual policies.
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In the ever-expanding world of global food law, students who take courses in law and policy and earn a LL.M. or M.J. degree are well-positioned for employment opportunities. Indeed, the career possibilities in global food law are diverse and plentiful. Our students are employed by government agencies, research institutes, food manufacturers and producers, food packaging companies, and private firms. Our professors are experts in many aspects of food law and can be great resources for career advice. Another recommended resource for exploring possible careers in food law is the Food Law and Policy Career Guide, published by Harvard University and available at http://www.law.harvard.edu/current/careers/opia/toolkit/guides/documents/career-guide_2013.pdf. If you are currently seeking employment in global food law, the MSU Institute for Food Laws and Regulations posts new job listings at http://iflr.jobthread.com/.
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March 21, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiIf you think your calls and emails to members of Congress fall on deaf ears, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) would like to set the record straight.
March 21, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiThe 2012 National Bike Summit got off to an energizing start this morning with an opening session featuring high-powered members of Congress and the man Representative Earl Blumenauer called the best Transportation Secretary we've ever had: Ray LaHood.
March 20, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiShe had to wait almost an entire year, but a very excited Oklahoma student got her moment of glory on the stage of the 2012 National Bike Summit tonight.
March 20, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiIn his first book, the notorious Bike Snob "systematically and mercilessly realigned the world of cycling." One of the bike world's most popular, prolific and profoundly humorous blog personalities, the Bike Snob (Eben Weiss) lampooned the "missteps, pretensions, and absurdities of bike culture while maintaining a contagious enthusiasm for cycling
March 20, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiPerceptions of bicycling are shifting rapidly and radically. No longer is cycling a niche hobby for Lycra-clad athletes. Especially in cities like D.C., biking is tipping the scales as a healthy, hip and mainstream mode of transportation.
March 19, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiThis week, a record-breaking number
March 19, 2012by supportUPDATE: Due to anticipated high turnout, the SCCRTC Bicycle Committee is looking for an alternative meeting location. Please contact the RTC at firstname.lastname@example.com for the meeting location.
March 14, 2012Senate passes bi-partisan transportation bill; changes to sidepath rule and protection of Rec Trailsby Darren FluscheThis just in -- Senate passes bi-partisan transportation bill
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March 13, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiWhile Congress creates the framework, the most important decisions about the use of federal funds are made at the state and regional level.


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Trudi Bellardo Hahn
ASIS&T Members Speak: The Board Listens
Thanks to those of you who participated in a Web survey during the month of May 2003, the ASIS&T leadership will soon have a current and fairly accurate profile of members and their concerns about and suggestions for improving ASIST. An invitation was sent via e-mail to over 2000 members and recently lapsed members, and 856 responded.
All responses were anonymous, which encouraged candor. However, in a few cases we wish we knew who the writer was. For example, someone complained about being owed a refund on the conference registration fee because he or she had served as a volunteer. ASIST headquarters staff would like to give the refund, but do not know to whom to send it. If you have a concern or complaint for which you wish an individual response, please tell Dick Hill (firstname.lastname@example.com) or me (firstname.lastname@example.com), and we will try to resolve your problem.
I will share a few preliminary results here, but the full analysis of the data is being conducted by members of the Membership Committee and will be reported formally at a later time. The results of this survey will also be compared to the results of a member survey conducted in 1979-1980, which was reported in the Bulletin in August 1980 by Don King, Cheri Krauser and Virginia Sague. A quick scan of a few data points reveals that some things have not changed as much as you might think. For example, the average age of members in 1980 was 43 years; in 2003 it is 45.5 years. It appears that ASIST keeps you young; in 23 years ASIST members have only aged 2.5 years! About 44% of the members in 1980 were male and 56% were female. In 2003 it is 43% male and 57% female. We often hear comments about how these demographics are changing, but they are not, apparently, to the degree sometimes assumed.
It is not easy to compare salaries from 1980 to today, except to analyze whether discrepancies between men and women have continued or not. This kind of detailed analysis will be reported later. Likewise, a profile of advanced degrees and fields of study will require some time to compile.
We also collected a lot of data about how people are funded for attending conferences, reasons for attending conferences and factors that would make an ASIST conference more appealing. For the latter, the highest response categories were practical considerations such as less expensive conference registration, less expensive conference hotel and conference city closer to home. Other popular responses were more informal networking opportunities and more opportunities to meet leaders in the field of information science and technology.
In response to a question about anticipated level of value to the individual, the three highest rated items were digital library of ASIST publications, magazine focused on applications of information science and expanded or enhanced ASIST website. All three of these are being planned and will be in next years budget.
At a two-day retreat in August, the Board of Directors will be scrutinizing and discussing all the survey findings, including the large number of open-ended responses we received in response to the question What are your ideas for what you would like from ASIST that it does not do now? Respondents offered a wide range of suggestions sometimes contradictory or conflicting with each other. Many were related to new categories of membership, ideas for information science research needed or expressions of how ASIST should look less nerdy, less academic, more cutting-edge, more engaged in political and social issues or more focused on practical applications of information science and technology. In analyzing these responses, we must remember that the plural of anecdote is not data. Nonetheless, the suggestions were thoughtful, critical and creative, and they will be taken seriously in helping the Board set a course for the Society in the next few years.
Watch for a full report from the Membership Committee. In the meantime, I offer my sincere appreciation to everyone who responded. If you did not get a chance to participate, please remember that my e-mail box is always open, and I would be happy to hear from you at any time.
Trudi Bellardo Hahn
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AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage has decided to move forward with spending reductions to balance the budget after a projected $35.5 million drop in tax revenues.
LePage said in a written announcement Thursday that he has not yet decided what spending will be cut, but is working with members of his Cabinet to put together a detailed curtailment order.
The order is likely to be issued next week.
"I will be exercising my authority to reduce spending in the quickest manner possible. My commissioners and I are evaluating our options and we will put in place a plan that is practicable and follows the law," LePage said.
The governor's staff had already said LePage was likely to issue a curtailment order and his top budget officer formally requested the move earlier this week.
State revenues have been falling short of expectations during the current fiscal year, which began in July. The state's budget forecasting committee blamed the shortfall on continuing weakness in the economy, as well as consumer uncertainty about whether Congress can avoid a combination of automatic tax increases and spending cuts known as "the fiscal cliff."
Curtailment is an immediate response to a revenue shortfall and does not need to be approved by the Legislature. The Legislature can modify the cuts when they convene in January, however. Lawmakers already are scheduled to take up budget changes – a supplemental budget – because of an estimated $100 million shortfall in the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Kristen Stewart & Robert Pattinson: LAX Landing!
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson keep their distance while arriving at LAX Airport on Sunday night (November 26) in Los Angeles.
The 22-year-old actress and her on-again beau were greeted by a swarm of paparazzi as they made their way through the airport.
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A few days earlier, the pair were spotted arriving in New York after spending their Thanksgiving holiday together in London, England.
Rob and Kristen spent a quiet weekend together in New York City before heading back home to Los Angeles.
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The average Chicago summer itinerary can be quite long for some. And somewhere between logging beach time and attending as many street fests as possible is the dreaded move to a new apartment.
U-Haul's, flatbeds, and borrowed Ford F-150's become a regular sight in the warmer months as they double-park and cram themselves down side streets. Some might even call it a summer tradition in Chicago.
Despite the many variables when it comes to moving, the biggest might be the constant flux of losing and gaining furniture. When room mates put their stuff together for one lease cycle and then separate, renters can find themselvs back at square one.
Again, you face a compromise. Not only must you decide which couch to keep--the more expensive one, or the one that had least amount of sex on it--but how to dispose of the one you don't want as well.
If you decide to toss away that crusty, frat'd out futon, then you've made the right decision. However, don't start to think a homeless person is going to praise the Good Lord you graciously plopped your couch behind Aldi's.
If you believe there remains some remote amount of value in your old couch, yet don't feel like bartering it for 200 one-dollar bills and complimentary lock-inspection on Craigslist, consider donating it. There are many resale furniture shops located throughout the city that will not only pick up your coffee table, but offer a tax deduction as well.
The Ark Thrift Shop at 1302 North Milwaukee Ave. in Wicker Park is one such shop.
Ina Winer, a cashier at The Ark, says they will pretty much take anything you have except for televisions and mattresses (there is aslo a VHS copy of "Demolition Man" for 50 cents, FYI). All you need to do is call to schedule a pickup, and they will do the rest--clean it up, slap a price tag on it, and give you a tax form to fill out.
Ina said depending on your accountant, you can usually get up to 25 percent of the original value deducted from your taxes. If the shop deems the furniture unsellable, they will break it down to dispose of properly, or give it away to someone more deserving than the 20-something dreadlocked vagabond in patched pants, who will move it in front of a Starbucks to chill and strum his guitar.
On the other hand, if you can't stand to look at your coffee table for one more second, the city of Chicago is nice enough to not ticket you for just tossing it to the curb. They do, however, ask for the small courtesy of calling ahead.
According to Anne Sheahan, Director of Public Affairs for the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation, "for large furniture or large amounts of garbage left as a result of a move, [we] ask that people contact their ward office who will notify us of the issue so that we can respond to the pick-up in a timely manner."
She also added that the department adds extra trucks to the university areas as they let out for the summer.
So while you can leave an Ashley Furniture graveyard in the alley behind your old apartment, consider donating it, or at least calling the sanitation department to pick it up. That way, it will either be disposed of properly (yay eco-friendly!) or donated/sold to a new, appreciative owner (yay humanity!).
Quinn Myers is a RedEye special contributor.


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Among the gems that make Colorado Springs a growing world class city is Colorado College, a prestigious liberal arts institution with strict admission and academic standards. Elite alumni include U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, former U.S. Olympic Committee president Bill Hybl, Olympic gold medalist Peggy Fleming, Microsoft executive Peter Neupert and too many others to list.
The only phenomenon that undermines near perfection at Colorado College is traffic on two major thoroughfares, Cascade and Nevada avenues.
When Colorado College began in 1874, Colorado Springs consisted of 1,500 residents and few, if any, had cars. The city has grown to nearly a half million residents, and most have cars.
Traffic will only get more intense as the city grows and prospers, meaning more cars will pass through the middle of the beautiful and historic campus.
The best solution, as we have stated, may be a wide, attractive and well-lighted pedestrian underpass. The walkway would give students, faculty and others an easy means to pass beneath Cascade without a second thought to traffic above.
As cities have grown up around colleges, the pedestrian underpass has become a common solution to maintain integrity of campus life. In Boulder, the notoriously busy Broadway street (a state highway) separates nearly 30,000 faculty, students and staff at the main campus from college-oriented shops, bars and housing on the west side of the highway. Because of the wide, safe and attractive underpass, the traffic has almost no effect on life at a campus nearly equal in beauty to Colorado College.
A 'working group ' recently released a different recommendation for resolving traffic/pedestrian conflicts at Colorado College. The group recommends narrowing Cascade and Nevada to one lane in each direction. The group also suggests exploration of more traffic signals and other 'traffic calming ' measures in and around the campus, including changes to the east on Weber Street.
While all options should remain open for consideration and scrutiny, anything short of physical separation of pedestrians from traffic will maintain most of the dangers and inconveniences associated with car/pedestrian conflicts. Opponents of the working group's proposal remind us that Cascade and Nevada are major access roads to the main campus of Penrose St. Francis Hospital system, which means narrowing the thoroughfares could slow ambulance trips when seconds count.
Tim Seibert, project manager of the Colorado College Transportation Master Plan, said the working group's proposal to narrow streets may not reduce traffic volume. He said the proposed changes would reduce danger because four-lane streets cause dangerous blind spots. Drivers on an inside lane cannot always see pedestrians who have entered a crosswalk; pedestrians cannot always see cars on the inside lane.
While resolving this conflict could somewhat enhance safety, it would fall considerably short of separating pedestrians from cars. It would not achieve the carefree atmosphere afforded by full separation of pedestrian and car.
We also question the wisdom of narrowing streets that connect downtown with growing areas of the community, including the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. It is difficult to believe that reducing four lanes to two will have no effect on volume. If that's true, why were these streets widened in the first place?
Seibert said an underpass would cost more than the working group's preferred solution. That's a key concern, but the resolution will involve a one-time investment that should serve a growing community for generations. A satisfactory result trumps a cheaper option that doesn't work.
Seibert said the biggest concern regarding an underpass involves safety. The word 'tunnel ' evokes visions of a dark corridor in which evildoers await victims. As seen in other college towns, an underpass can be attractive and well lighted. Panic levers can be installed within easy reach of any place on the walkway. Security cameras can monitor every square inch of an underpass. Built properly, an underpass would enhance safety by keeping students off dark streets and away from cars.
Seibert's process remains in the public input stage, and nothing has been decided. We encourage readers to visit Colorado College and determine for themselves the best and safest option for enhancing safety and quality of life for pedestrians and drivers on the campus.
Let's not dismiss the idea of a state-of-the-art underpass that could, once and for all, eliminate the biggest known dilemma at Colorado College.


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Lutheran Social Services of Michigan has acquired Clinton Township-based physical, occupational and speech therapy provider Total Rehab Services.
Terms of the deal, which gives Detroit-based LSSM a presence in Florida, were not released.
Through the deal, LSSM will expand the number of rehab services it can offer, CEO Mark Stutrud said in a release.
TRS employs 150 people at sites in Clinton Township and Clearwater, Fla.
Its owners, Mark Kincer and Brent Hall, will remain with the company as part of LSSM, but their titles have not been determined, the organization said.
LSSM had 2013 revenue of about $90 million, said Ken Ulrich, vice president of human resources, in an emailed statement. He declined to give revenue for TRS.
LSSM has been steadily growing its home care business since acquiring the Home Care Assistance franchise in Michigan in 2011.
Expanding rehab services is a crucial component of that growth plan, the nonprofit said in a release.
Established in 1934, Lutheran Social Services of Michigan provides more than 80 programs for children, families, seniors, refugees and people with disabilities living in the Lower Peninsula.


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Lyles taking recruitment slow this time
One of the best players in the class of 2014 was also one of the earliest to commit.
But after committing to Indiana as a freshman, Trey Lyles opened his recruitment at the beginning of his junior year. Regardless of his recruiting situation -- there are now six schools vying for his commitment -- Lyles has continued to thrive.
Pushing 6-foot-11 with a frame that has filled out to the neighborhood of 245 pounds, Lyles is a five-star forward with skill, touch and a great feel for the game. His father, Tom, has been watching his son develop and also helps coach Trey at Indianapolis (Ind.) Arsenal Tech.
"From a coach's standpoint, he has definitely expanded his game in a few areas," the elder Lyles told Rivals.com. "He's shooting better and his shot percentage is up. He's attacking the rim with much more authority than in the past. From a coach's standpoint and a dad's standpoint, that's what we've been working on."
While he is by no means a plodder and is quite fluid, Lyles has always been looked at as more of a skill guy than an "athlete." However, the junior has worked hard on his athleticism and the results are starting to show.
"He's much more athletic than people think," said Lyles' father. "Is he a leaper? He's not an Andrew Wiggins or Aaron Gordon leaper, that's not what he does. But he's much more athletic than the average person. "
"You can see it in traffic with tip dunks and explosion off the floor to block shots. Before he was looking to lay it up and now he's looking to finish with a statement."
Lyles would like to see his son be a bit more demonstrative and more of a vocal leader on the floor, but the assertiveness is coming. Trey says playing with Canada's 18 and under national team last summer -- something he plans to do again this summer on the 19U level along with playing for Indy Spiece in the Nike EYBL -- has helped a lot with developing his toughness and assertiveness.
"It makes you play harder," Trey Lyles said of playing against top competition and internationally. "It really helps me with my confidence level and shows that I can play with the best older players out there."
Ranked No. 5 nationally in the 2014 Rivals150, Lyles recently cut his list to a final group of six that includes Butler, Duke, Florida, Kentucky, Louisville and UCLA. He also took some time to talk about what he finds appealing about each program and it is clear that he thinks pretty highly of each coach.
Butler: "It is close to home and the coach is really great. He knows the game and teaches the game really well. He expects a lot from his players and I feel I would be comfortable going there."
Duke:"They definitely have a great coach, one of the best ever. They always have good players coming out and going to the NBA. They really develop their players and academically they are great and really help their kids off the floor."
Florida: "They have had great players go on and a good coach too. It's a good atmosphere down there and it is a system that I feel I could progress in if I was to go to school there."
Kentucky: "Of course it is another great coach down there and they get guys going to the NBA every year. Of course they have a great legacy and I feel like I could be a great fit for the system."
Louisville: "Great coach again, great legacy. He gets guys to the NBA and gets them prepared. I went there for a visit and they have a great atmosphere and a great campus. They really treat the players great down there and you see how you would want to be treated."
UCLA: "Of course they have a great legacy and the coach there is good. Assistant Coach (Phil) Mathews is good, too. They've been getting guys to the NBA these last few years. I haven't been there yet but I hope to go soon. I would like to see how I'd fit in their system."
For now, though, Lyles is focusing on the upcoming Indiana state playoffs and finishing out his junior season on a high note. He and his family have heard all of the speculation about where he may be leaning or which school he might be a lock to play for on the college level.
But, for now, Lyles and his family maintain that everybody is on equal footing and there is no hurry to make a decision after perhaps rushing into things the first time around.
"I'm definitely going to take stuff slow and get a visit in at every one of those schooIs," Lyles said. "I want to sit down and talk with those coaches about how I fit in their system and what their plan is to help me excel and prepare for the next level."
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Photos: Conflict in Gaza
Photos: Conflict in Gaza
The bus exploded about noon on one of the coastal city's busiest arteries, near the Tel Aviv museum and across from an entrance to Israel's national defense headquarters.
Smoke rose over Gaza City Tuesday night after an apparent Israeli air strike on the deadliest day of the fighting.
Arab League chief Nabil Elaraby (third left) met with Hamas's Atallah Abu Sibah (right) in Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in Jerusalem.
An Israeli worker was lifted by a crane to survey a building damaged by rocket fire in Rishon LeZion.
A rocket was launched from Gaza toward Israel Tuesday night.
Smoke rose from what witnesses said was an Israeli airstrike in Rafah, in southern Gaza.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met with Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak in Jerusalem.
Rescue workers were at the scene of a building damaged by a rocket near Tel Aviv.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, spoke with Egyptian Prime Minister Hisham Qandil in Cairo.
A Palestinian ran from tear gas fired by Israeli forces in Bethlehem in the West Bank.