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Golf Tidbits: Winners and losers as Masters deadline passes
Philadelphia, PA – With the season's first major in less than two weeks, this past weekend was a key deadline for players hoping to get into the field.
Anyone inside the 50 in the world rankings that were posted on Monday got into the field at The Masters, if they were not already qualified.
Three players -- Henrik Stenson, Fredrik Jacobson and Richard Sterne -- earned a spot at Augusta via the rankings.
Stenson, who shared second place at the Houston Open, had several players fates in his hand. Thongchai Jaidee started the final round in Thailand in second place, and a win could have moved him into the top 50. Jaidee did himself in with a closing 72 that dropped him into 10th place.
Marcel Siem was in the lead at the European Tour event in Morocco. Had Jaidee won, he would have gotten into the top 50, but Siem would have pushed him out with a victory. In turn, Stenson could have done the same to Siem with a top 13 finish.
Siem cruised to victory in Morocco. Afterwards, he said, "That will be unbelievable (to make The Masters). It's been my dream since I was a kid so if that comes true it will be unbelievable. It would be wonderful to play The Masters. I just want to be on that ground. I'm not going to cry, but it would be very emotional."
Stenson, who has made the cut in four of his seven appearances at Augusta National, fired a 66 to take second place in Houston. That easily moved him into the top 50 in the rankings, and kept Siem from moving inside that number.
"It's been (on my mind) all week a little bit. As I said earlier in the week, it's all about keeping my head down and doing my business and I know I have a good chance to do it," Stenson said after taking second in Houston. "I put the foundation down at Bay Hill last week, I finished tied for eighth and moved up to 53rd in the world rankings. I knew a top 10 would pretty much make it here."
D.A. Points sat through a long weather delay, then returned to the course and closed out the victory at the Houston Open. Points didn't get into the top 50 in the world, but the win was enough to get him to The Masters.
"I never thought that I wasn't going to make it," said Points of Augusta. "I just thought this is an opportunity and just like next week, I signed up for next week. I wasn't sure if I was going to go and then I thought well, I'm playing pretty good this week. Let's see if I can kind of get on a little bit of a roll, so I signed up for next week as well."
Points won't need to win this week's Texas Open, now. If the winner of the Texas Open isn't already in the field for the Masters, he'll get in and be the last player in the field.
The losers from the weekend were Jaidee, Siem, Geoff Ogilvy and Charles Howell III. Ogilvy started last week ranked 50th in the world, but missed the cut in Houston and fell to 55th in the rankings, so he'll miss the year's first major.
Howell closed with a 66 in Houston to grab a share of 10th, but that only got him to 54th in the world. The Augusta native needed a tie for third or better to get into the field at Augusta. Howell will miss The Masters for the fourth time in the last five years.
The weekend's winners were clearly Points and Stenson. Points earned his second trip to Augusta, while Stenson will play The Masters for the eighth consecutive year.
This week's Texas Open is the last chance to make it into the field at Augusta. Among those playing well that could win, and get in, are Charlie Beljan, Bud Cauley, Jordan Spieth and Cameron Tringale.
No pressure, guys.
It was a simple tap in. Just a 1-foot putt. And she missed.
I.K. Kim could have kicked in the winning putt at the Kraft Nabisco Championship last year. She left her birdie putt a foot away, and instead of waiting for her playing partner to play out, she went ahead and putted out.
Unfortunately for Kim, it took two putts from just a foot away. Missing the par putt dropped her into a playoff, which she lost to Sun Young Yoo.
Kim could have been crushed and not come back. She posted just one top-20 finish in her next seven events, but regrouped and managed to collect three top-10 and six top-20 finishes the remainder of 2012.
The 24-year-old is coming off a runner-up finish at the Kia Classic, which was her best finish since her heartbreaking loss at Mission Hills. Kim, who has three top-13 finishes in four starts this season, hopes to atone for her mistake this week.
In six full seasons on tour, she has 10 top-10 finishes in major championships. If Kim can add a win to that total this week, she would erase the demons from last year.
* Ivan Lendl and Petr Korda won nine grand slam titles between them on the tennis courts. This week, their daughters Isabelle Lendl and Jessica Korda will both tee it up at the Kraft Nabisco Championship. Isabelle, who is a senior at Florida, has seven amateur or collegiate titles to her name, while Jessica won last year's Women's Australian Open. Isabelle is one of 10 amateurs playing the season's first major on the LPGA Tour.
* The PGA Tour has now had fourteen straight American winners to open the season surpassing the run of 13 to start the 1989 season.


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A robot I built a while ago but never finished made it onto Engadget, HackedGadgets, Makezine and Digg. This meant I've had 22,658 visitors to my XRobots website in the last 5 days (so far) consuming 46Gb of bandwidth, which is more than I usually do in two years.
I might take the time to finish that project after my Star Wars party is all done with.

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Prime Minister Julia Gillard says she is the target of a smear campaign that boils down to nothing and has challenged her opponents to present any evidence of wrongdoing over events that took place 20 years ago.
For the second time in three months, Ms Gillard on Friday publicly addressed questions about her conduct as a Slater & Gordon solicitor in the 1990s when she did some legal work on an Australian Workers Union (AWU) account.
"This whole campaign of smear actually boils down to absolutely nothing," she told reporters in Werribee, west of Melbourne.
"Anybody's got an allegation of wrongdoing by me of any substance, please feel free to put it."
Nick Styant-Browne, a former Slater & Gordon partner, on Thursday raised questions about her connection to a mortgage on a property bought by her former boyfriend and AWU official, Bruce Wilson.
The purchase was allegedly partly funded with union monies from the AWU Workplace Reform Association, which Ms Gillard had helped establish.
Mr Styant-Browne's claims concern a 1993 Commonwealth Bank document he says contradicts Ms Gillard's statement to her Slater & Gordon partners two and half years later that she didn't know about the mortgage.
He says the document faxed to Ms Gillard in March 1993 showed she was involved in organising insurance for the property in Kerr Street, in the Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy.
But Ms Gillard challenged this, saying that 17 years ago she gave her "best recollection" of the events that happened in 1993.
"Let's also be clear this wasn't a file that I ran. I was not the partner in charge of it. I was not the solicitor operating it," she said.
"And so I don't think that it's remarkable in any way that I wouldn't have full recall of documents that were on a file that I didn't run as a solicitor."
Documents show the mortgage insurance was apparently sought by Ralph Blewitt, another AWU official connected to Mr Wilson.
As Mr Blewitt met Victoria Police fraud squad investigators on Friday morning, Opposition Leader Tony Abbott said while Ms Gillard deserved the benefit of the doubt, there were legitimate questions to be answered.
"There are issues about what happened back in the 1990s with the slush fund. There are issues of union governance and how these matters are handled by the current government and then there are issues about the truthfulness of the answers Julia Gillard has given as prime minister," Mr Abbott said.
Deputy Liberal leader Julie Bishop promised she would pursue the matter in federal parliament when it sits next week for the last session of the 2012 year, saying events had moved on since Ms Gillard gave an hour-long press conference on the AWU matters in August.
"I'm afraid she was less than honest in the answers that she gave to journalists at the press conference," Ms Bishop told Sky News.
She said the prime minister's version of events had been contradicted by Mr Blewitt and Mr Styant-Brown.
Mr Blewitt made three sworn statements to Victorian police about the establishment of the AWU Workplace Reform Association fund, the purchase of a Fitzroy property, the use of a power-of-attorney witness by Ms Gillard and a payment to a building contractor at an Abbotsford property she then owned.
Mr Blewitt's solicitor, Robert Galbally, told AAP: "The police are now going to investigate the matters outlined in his statements." Mr Blewitt has previously admitted he engaged in fraud with Mr Wilson, who was then AWU Victorian secretary, by issuing bogus invoices and receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars during the 1990s.
Victorian police confirmed the fraud squad was assessing a file relating to the alleged misappropriation of funds from a union.


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Single with kiddos and ready to mingle! We found through our recent study that single parents in the US are dating more (21%) compared to singles without children (16%). In celebration of the sexy single mamas on Match.com for Mother's Day, here is our list cities where single moms rule the dating scene. Our list contains the top 10 locations where single women with children have had the most success meeting someone through Match.com compared to their childless peers. Check out our line-up of top ten cities where single moms are in high demand:
- Yonkers, NY
- Alpharetta, GA
- Newport News, VA
- Beverly Hills, CA
- New Haven, CT
- Schenectady, NY
- Olympia, WA
- Fairfax, VA
- Green Bay, WI
- Rockville, MD
Are you a single mom (or do you date one) who lives in one of these cities? Tell us what makes a single parent a hot commodity in these local dating scenes in the comments below.
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WikipediaRead full entry
Volvox is a genus of chlorophytes, a type of green algae. It forms spherical colonies of up to 50,000 cells. They live in a variety of freshwater habitats, and were first reported by Antonie van Leeuwenhoek in 1700. Volvox developed its colonial lifestyle 200 million years ago.[1]
Volvox is the most developed in a series of genera that form spherical colonies.[2] Each mature Volvox colony is composed of numerous flagellate cells similar to Chlamydomonas, up to 50,000 in total,[1] and embedded in the surface of a hollow sphere or coenobium containing an extracellular matrix[1] made of a gelatinous glycoprotein.[3] Except during the formation of daughter colonies, vegetative cells comprise a single layer with the flagella facing outward. The cells swim in a coordinated fashion, with distinct anterior and posterior poles. The cells have eyespots, more developed near the anterior, which enable the colony to swim towards light. The individual algae in some species are interconnected by thin strands of cytoplasm, called protoplasmates.[4] They are known to demonstrate some individuality and working for the good of their colony, acting like one multicellular organism.[citation needed]
An asexual colony includes both somatic (vegetative) cells, which do not reproduce, and gonidia near the posterior, which produce new colonies through repeated division. The daughter colonies are initially held within the parent coenobium and have their flagella directed inwards. Later, the parent disintegrates and the daughters invert. In sexual reproduction two types of gametes are produced. Volvox species can be monoecious or dioecious. Male colonies release numerous microgametes, or sperm, while in female colonies single cells enlarge to become oogametes, or eggs.[2][5]
Volvox ordinarily grows asexually when the environment provides optimum conditions. V. carteri occupies temporary pools of water that tend to dry out in the heat of late summer. As their environment dries out, haploid asexual volvox quickly die. However they are able to escape death by switching, shortly before drying is complete, to the sexual phase of their life cycle that leads to production of dormant desiccation resistant zygotes.
Kirk and Kirk[6] showed that sex-inducing pheromone production can be triggered in somatic cells by a short heat shock given to asexually growing organisms. The induction of sex by heat shock is mediated by oxidative stress that likely also causes oxidative DNA damage.[7][8] It has been suggested that switching to the sexual pathway is the key to surviving environmental stresses that include heat and drought.[9] Consistent with this idea, the induction of sex involves a signal transduction pathway that is also induced in volvox by wounding.[9]
Volvox is a genus of freshwater algae found in ponds and ditches, even in shallow puddles.[5] According to Charles Joseph Chamberlain,[10]
"The most favorable place to look for it is in the deeper ponds, lagoons, and ditches which receive an abundance of rain water. It has been said that where you find Lemna, you are likely to find Volvox; and it is true that such water is favorable, but the shading is unfavorable. Look where you find Sphagnum, Vaucheria, Alisma, Equisetum fluviatile, Utricularia, Typha, and Chara. Dr. Nieuwland reports that Pandorina, Eudorina and Gonium are commonly found in summer as constituents of the green scum on wallows in fields where pigs are kept. The flagellate, Euglena, is often associated with these forms."
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek first reported observations of Volvox in 1700.[11]
Ancestors of Volvox transitioned from single cells to form multicellular colonies at least 200 million years ago, during the Triassic period.[1][12] An estimate using DNA sequences from about 45 different species of Volvox and related species suggests that the transition from single cells to undifferentiated multicellular colonies took about 35 million years.[1][12]
- ^ a b c d e "Single-celled algae took the leap to multicellularity 200 million years ago". Science Daily. February 22, 2009.
- ^ a b David L. Kirk (1998). Volvox: A Search for the Molecular and Genetic Origins of Multicellularity and Cellular Differentiation. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-45207-6.
- ^ A. Hallmann (2003). "Extracellular matrix and sex-inducing pheromone in Volvox". International Review of Cytology. International Review of Cytology 227: 131–182. doi:10.1016/S0074-7696(03)01009-X. ISBN 978-0-12-364631-6.
- ^ N. Ikushima & S. Maruyama (1968). "The protoplasmic connection in Volvox". Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology 15 (1): 136–140. doi:10.1111/j.1550-7408.1968.tb02098.x.
- ^ a b J. H. Powers (1908). "Further studies in Volvox, with descriptions of three new species". Transactions of the American Microscopical Society 28: 141–175. doi:10.2307/3220908. JSTOR 3220908.
- ^ Kirk DL, Kirk MM (1986). "Heat shock elicits production of sexual inducer in Volvox". Science 231 (4733): 51–4. PMID 3941891.
- ^ Nedelcu AM, Michod RE (2003). "Sex as a response to oxidative stress: the effect of antioxidants on sexual induction in a facultatively sexual lineage". Proc. Biol. Sci. 270 Suppl 2: S136–9. doi:10.1098/rsbl.2003.0062. PMC 1809951. PMID 14667362.
- ^ Nedelcu AM, Marcu O, Michod RE (2004). "Sex as a response to oxidative stress: a twofold increase in cellular reactive oxygen species activates sex genes". Proc. Biol. Sci. 271 (1548): 1591–6. doi:10.1098/rspb.2004.2747. PMC 1691771. PMID 15306305.
- ^ a b Amon P, Haas E, Sumper M (1998). "The sex-inducing pheromone and wounding trigger the same set of genes in the multicellular green alga Volvox". Plant Cell 10 (5): 781–9. PMC 144025. PMID 9596636.
- ^ Charles Joseph Chamberlain (2007) [1932]. "Chlorophyceae". Methods in Plant Histology. Read Books. pp. 162–180. ISBN 978-1-4086-2795-2.
- ^ Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (1700). "Part of a Letter from Mr Antony van Leeuwenhoek, concerning the Worms in Sheeps Livers, Gnats, and Animalcula in the Excrements of Frogs". Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society 22 (260–276): 509. doi:10.1098/rstl.1700.0013.
- ^ a b Herron MD, Hackett JD, Aylward FO, Michod RE (2009). "Triassic origin and early radiation of multicellular volvocine algae". Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, USA 106 (9): 3254–3258. doi:10.1073/pnas.0811205106.


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Top 16 Deal Sites for Families 1 of 18
Daily deal sites are the new black everyones jumping on the trend. So which sites should you know about? Here are Babbles top money-saving picks for mom, dad, baby and child. A few things to note: The inventory can change daily and most sites require bulk purchase, meaning the deal is only good if enough shoppers buy it. And almost all the sites reward you with money if you get a friend to make a purchase. Now, without further adieu
Top 16 Deal Sites for Families 2 of 18
1: Mamapedia
Savings: 50% off multiple national and local deals that last several days
Sensibility: Mom, dad and kid services in all U.S. states and major cities
Stock: $15 for $30 worth of personalized stationary for kids, $8 for two-year subscription to Redbook magazine and even $99 for $200 worth of eco-carpet cleaning service. We especially like their Savings for Schools Program — 5% of your purchase is donated to the school of your choice.
Shipping: All vouchers are emailed. Returns accepted unless otherwise indicated.
Top 16 Deal Sites for Families 3 of 18
2: Hopscout
Savings: Up to 60% off retail prices. Multiple sales offered that last three to four days.
Sensibility: Boutique brands featuring chic baby and childrens products. Membership is free but required.
Stock: Fashionistas will love an adorable ruffled rose 3-Piece TuTu Set from GiGi Apparel for Girls selling for $42.00 (normally $126); other offerings include a Whoops Bunny Rainbow Bunny Dish Set for $14.99 (a $29.99 value) and a 100% organic Blue Onesie and Pant Set from Under the Nile for $10.50 (a $30.00 value).
Shipping: Starts at $5.95 for two clothing items via UPS to U.S. and Canada. No returns accepted.
Top 16 Deal Sites for Families 4 of 18
3: Groupon
Savings: 50-90% discounts on a wide variety of products and services, personalized to your locations and interests.
Sensibility: Services, food and retail shopping for parents in your city and beyond
Stock: In my area, I found a $37 Spa Mani-Pedi at Tootsies the Nail Shop ($75 value), $49 for 12 Boot Camp Classes at Generation Fitness (worth $219) and $60 for a Three-Month Online Personal-Training Program with FitOrbit. ($194 value).
Shipping: No products are shipped. Vouchers emailed.
Top 16 Deal Sites for Families 5 of 18
Savings: 40-80% off retail prices. One deal at a time until sold out.
Sensibility: Cute designer brands for parents, babies and kids.
Stock: The Modern Baby Co. short-sleeve onesie $7.50 ($16.00 value) and a $9.50 Ruffle Bottom from Babi Bloomers (retails for $19.00) and OMG deal of an Easy Walker QTRO stroller for $262.00 ($650.00 value).
Shipping: No returns. Shipping calculator provided.
Top 16 Deal Sites for Families 6 of 18
Savings: Up to 90% off services. One deal per day.
Sensibility: Restaurants, spas, entertainment and sporting events for the whole family.
Stock: Microderm treatment for face, hands and neck with eye rejuvenation for $99 (a $250 value), a two- to three-hour hot air balloon ride and champagne toast for $145 (a $295 value) or three hours of eco-friendly housecleaning for $49 ($99 value). Great for social parents and families!
Shipping: Vouchers emailed.
Top 16 Deal Sites for Families 7 of 18
6: Babysteals
Savings: Up to 80% discount on one product until its sold out; only two deals daily.
Sensibility: Designer baby products galore — chic blankets, clothes, bottles, toys, diapers and more from hot brands like Babylegs, ERGObaby, Petunia Pickle Bottom, ju-ju-be.
Stock: Trendy and useful GoGaga Bag for $59.99 ($118 value) and a Bebe Au Lait burp cloth for $9.99 (a $20 value).
Shipping: Ships USPS to Canada and U.S., shipping prices depend on size and weight. No returns, no exchanges.
Top 16 Deal Sites for Families 8 of 18
7: Ecobaby Buys
Savings: 40% off retail prices; one deal per day.
Sensibility: Eco-friendly, fair-trade products for babies, children and expectant parents.
Stock: Goods like Nowali shoe/sock moccasins for $14.00 (down from $26.50) and the Kimono three-piece set from Pixel Organics for $29.99 ($68.50 value) will tempt any fashionably green parent.
Shipping: Use their shipping calculator to find your exact shipping price. U.S. and Canada only. No returns unless defective.
Top 16 Deal Sites for Families 9 of 18
Savings: 50-80% off services and retail prices
Sensibility: Services for busy moms such as spa treatments, personal training and house cleaning.
Stock: Three Creative Movement and Dance Training sessions for $105 ($205 value), $14 for Two 1-Pound Bags of Coffee at Pablos Coffee (35.00 value) and $100 in Hair Color Services for $50 at Holliewood Studios.
Top 16 Deal Sites for Families 10 of 18
9: KidSteals
Savings: 50 80% off one daily deal until sold out.
Sensibility: Hip brands for kids gear like backpacks, pants, shoes, t-shirts and more.
Stock: Get active with an OgoSport Mini OgoDisk for $16.50 ($33 value), trendy with a solid color long-sleeve tee from Secretly Spoiled a steal at $8.25 ($16.49 value) or smarter with a Twin Sisters Sesame Street Wipe-Off book set for $13.30 ($26.62 value).
Shipping: $7.20 and up. U.S. and Canada only.
Top 16 Deal Sites for Families 11 of 18
10: Kids Woot
Savings: One deal per day at big discounts.
Sensibility: All things kid-related from car seats to clothes and games. Each deal is explained with the help of a highly editorial and humorous product description.
Stock: Infantino Balance Ergonomic Baby Carrier $14.99 ($39.99 value) or a Nuby Natural Touch Rhythm Dual Action Breast Pump and Sterilizer for $29.99. This site doesnt include the original retail costs or the discount youre getting.
Shipping: $5.00 flat fee. No returns.
Top 16 Deal Sites for Families 12 of 18
11: Ideeli
Savings: Up to 80% off multiple fashion deals for 40 hours or until sold out.
Sensibility: Designer fashion, accessories, home and beauty, and travel deals for mom and sometimes children. Free, invite-only membership.
Stock: American Apparel Red Infinity Beandeau Dress $20 ($43 value), Fergie Pepper shoe for $64.00 ($129.00 value), Kenneth Cole hooded tee and denim jeans set for $25.00 ($54.00 value).
Shipping: $9.95 for most idems. 14-day return policy for some shoes and apparel.
Top 16 Deal Sites for Families 13 of 18
12: Zulily
Savings: Up to 70% off retail prices with eight to ten sales per day that last for 72 hours.
Sensibility: Hip apparel, gear and goodies for moms, babies and kids. Free membership required.
Stock: Dollie and Me dress-up dresses with matching doll outfits for $17.99 ($40.00 value), trendy Hot Sox openwork legwarmers for $6.99 ($18.00 value), large selection of discounted Abram books like the Van Gogh Art Kit for $11.99 ($17.00 value), Pippi Love blue cowboy minky plush lovey blanket for $21.99 ($36.00) and Bean Bag Bellies Monkey for $29.00 ($60.00 value) from Bestever Inc.
Shipping: Varies according to weight. U.S. only. Generally no returns.
Top 16 Deal Sites for Families 14 of 18
13: EBates
Savings: Up to 26% cash back, or 1-4% rebate.
Sensibility: You name it, theyve got it for the whole family. Shop at hundreds of stores like Kohls, Macys, Build-a-Bear, Gap, Nordstrom, Babies-R-Us.
Shipping: Shipping varies by merchant. EBates rebate is given by check or PayPal.
Top 16 Deal Sites for Families 15 of 18
14: Rue La La
Savings: Up to 70% off retail prices; sales last 2-3 days; $10 credit for each friend you invite who makes a purchase.
Sensibility: Invitation-only stylish shopping in women, men, kids, home and travel boutiques.
Stock: One night stay at Inn by the Sea in Maine for $249 down from $393.00, 6 zak! Designs Confetti dinner plates for $25.90 (a $42.00 value), and a 14-piece Williams and Bennett Easter Pail Set for $29.90 (originally $65.00).
Shipping:Most merchandise ships for $9.95 in the U.S.
Top 16 Deal Sites for Families 16 of 18
15: Gilt Group
Savings: Up to 60% off retail prices; sales last for 36 hours
Sensibility: Designer brands and high-end services for mom, dad and kids. Free, invite-only membership required.
Stock: half off of Umi Shoes for kids, Native shoes for men and Voluspa candles; beautiful D&G gold necklace for mom down to $110 from $225.
Shipping: UPS ground 7.95 (on orders $50 and less); next day air $20.95.
Top 16 Deal Sites for Families 17 of 18
16: DoodleDeals
Savings: Up to 85% off of mom-friendly and kid-centric food, finds and fun in your city; $5 credit for first time sign-up.
Sensibility: Sign up for their newsletter and get major discounts on local events and services geared toward moms and kids, updated every 48 hours.
Stock: Half-priced Tribecca Spa treatments for mom, Elf private tennis lessons for tots at 58% off, and 40% off of Madagascar live tickets.
Shipping: Vouchers are emailed to you and you just have to print them out and take to the location to get your deal.
Top 16 Deal Sites for Families 18 of 18


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Name: Extra Virgin Almond Oil [22% Omega 6, rich in vitamin E, D, beta carotene]
Provenance/origin: France, Dauphinee
Acidity: less than 1%
Composition: Extra Virgin Almond Oil. Cold pressed Almond kernel from France. The fresh almond kernels are carefully roasted.
Taste/colour: Elegant nutty aroma. A lingering finish with roasted notes. A light golden colour.
Uses: Salad dressings, seasoning, flavouring. Can be mixed with the White Wine Vinegar, and Strawberry Balsam vinegar.
Beneficial properties: Luxury bath oil, good for baby skin, chapped lips, psoriasis, burns.
Recommended for? People who like nutty flavours and want to try something new.
Name: Extra Virgin Hazelnut Oil [90% Omega 6, 10% Omega 9]
Provenance/origin: France, Dauphinee
Acidity: less than 1%
Composition: Extra Virgin Hazelnut Oil. Cold pressed Hazelnut kernel.
Taste/colour: Intensive aroma, but with a delicate nutty smell. An amber colour.
Uses: Salad dressing, seasoning, flavouring. Excellent to marinate fish or salad dressing mix with the raspberry balsam vinegar.
Beneficial properties: Skin moisturiser, massage oil, good for the cardiovascular system.
Name: Pistachio Oil [Rich in vitamin E, 28% Omega 6, 59% Omega 9]
Provenance/origin: France
Composition: Pistachio seeds
Taste/colour: Aromatic. Dark green colour.
Beneficial properties: This oil is mostly comparable with almond oil as it has an excellent moisturizing effect. In traditional remedies it is used to help treat abscesses, bruises, wounds, and cirrhosis of the liver.
Recommended for? People who are looking for a very aromatic oil.
Name: Extra Virgin Walnut Oil [50% Omega 6, 50% Omega 9]
Acidity: Less than 1%
Composition: Extra Virgin Walnut Oil
Taste: Intense aroma and a strong character. A deep amber colour.
Recommended for? People who like nutty flavours


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By Buster Thompson
Being stranded in a boat on the Gulf of Mexico for 12 hours will be a fishing trip Charles Scott won't soon forget.
Scott and his brother-in-law Jerry Newsome, both in their late 60s, went out the morning of Sept. 29 to go grouper fishing, Scott said Tuesday.
The Marion County residents launched Newsome's boat from a ramp near Yankeetown in Levy County, pushing their 17' Starcraft vessel 27 miles out into the Gulf.
Deborah Goad, Beacon Correspondent
The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences through the Levy County Agricultural Extension Service presented the facts of climate change Friday, Sept. 22 that are supported by documented geological evidence, and the potential impact on agriculture and horticulture.
Levy County Extension Agent Anthony Drew began by asking the audience how many have planted dogwood trees recently and how were those trees doing?
By NATALIE VAN HOOSE
FL Museum of Natural History
Volunteers can channel their inner paleontologist by digging alongside museum scientists at the Florida Museum of Natural History's Montbrook fossil site south of Williston starting Thursday, Oct. 5.
The excavation area includes an exposed riverbed close to an ancient coastline that has produced a wealth of fossils about 5 to 5.5 million years old, an age not commonly found in Florida.
High school science students at Cedar Key School stepped into the 21st century on Friday, thanks to a generous grant from the Levy County Schools Foundation.
The Foundation, through its Grants For Great Ideas program, awarded $2,717 to the CKS science department.
After several years without an artist regularly on campus, Cedar Key School will now have an art teacher a couple of days a week.
Paula Willis, the new art instructor, arrived on campus Sept. 26.
In addition to teaching art to elementary school grades, she will also be the ELP — or gifted — teacher at CKS and will be at the school on Tuesdays and Thursdays until January; she'll be on campus on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays thereafter.
CKS Principal Joshua Slemp is also working on including art for middle school students.
An agriculture-based business that would be among the five largest employers in Levy County is still part of discussions for a site in Levy County.
Dave Pieklik, of the Nature Coast Business Development Council, reported at the County Commission meeting on Oct. 3 that the speculative establishment, which he refers to as a large-scale, agricultural project, is still moving forward in site evaluation.
Cedar Key Student Emmy Lou Everidge was recognized Monday Sept. 25 as the top VMathLive student in the nation.
VMath is an online math program (www.vmathlive.com) that allows students to move at their own pace through math topics, earning points as they progress.
Emmy Lou accumulated 7,000 points over the course of the week for her efficiency and effectiveness in the program to lead all elementary, middle, and high school students who use the program.
The official opening of the Big Bend Shellfish Trail and ribbon cutting ceremony will be during the 48th Annual Cedar Key Seafood Festival, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m., Cedar Key City Park Pavilion. The public is invited to participate in this historic event.
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Citizen Correspondent
The long-awaited opening of the new Nature Coast Biological Station has arrived. Residents of Cedar Key and surrounding areas turned out en masse to get a view of the new building.
Dr. Michael Allen, director of the NCBS, said that the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has been active in Cedar Key with research, teaching and extension programs along the nature coast in for about 30 years and yet never had an office.
The Levy County Commission on Sept. 19 unanimously agreed to adopt a final millage rate of 9.0.
The rate is the same as last year, but is a 3.1 percent increase over the rollback rate of 8.7297, thanks to an uptick in property values. The rollback rate represents the rate at which the same amount of revenue could be generated as the previous year.
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The Minnesota Center for Automotive Research at Minnesota State University, Mankato, recently published the results of its test of fuel pumps and sending units using gasoline containing 20% ethanol. The results show promise for gaining EPA approval for 15% ethanol blends (E15), which the ethanol industry is currently seeking.
The study compared running fuel pumps and sending units for a period of 4,000 hours (more than 166 days) in gasoline, E10 and E20. The researchers (Gary Mead, Bruce Jones, Paul Steevens, Nathan Hanson and Joe Harrenstein) studied eight models of fuel pumps. Three of each type, one for each test fuel, were used for a total of 24 pumps. To see which fuel pumps were tested and test results, visit www.mda.state.mn.us/news/publications/renewable/ethanol/e20endurance.pdf.
In addition, the researchers studied three different manufacturers' fuel level sending units. One of each of these three types was tested in each of the three test fuels for a total of nine sending units.
The researchers reported that ethanol had a cleansing effect on pumps, sending units and test fixtures. When immersed in gasoline, however, these items were coated with a grayish-black residue. Some pumps tested in E20 had light surface corrosion, but not to the extent to affect their function, the researchers said.
The researchers found no clear differences in pump performance between any of the fuels tested. However, the commutators of several of the pumps tested in gasoline wore substantially more than in either ethanol fuel blend. This wear was significant enough that if the test would have continued longer, several of the pumps tested in gasoline would have stopped because their commutator would have worn through. The researchers concluded that, overall, E20 did not cause any greater negative effects than gasoline or E10 on the fuel pumps tested.
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"UF Rising" is catching fire. It started a couple of weeks ago with social media sightings, including the hashtag #UFRISING on Twitter, along with the launch of the UFRISING website.
"UF Rising" is catching fire.
It started a couple of weeks ago with social media sightings, including the hashtag #UFRISING on Twitter, along with the launch of the UFRISING website.
In recent weeks, nearly full-page ads have appeared in the Independent Florida Alligator aimed at students and faculty. One asks students what they taught their professors. Another asks faculty if they are glad they chose UF over some God-forsaken state college in the frozen North.
There's even a 90-second YouTube video called "Rise and Shine, Gators." Accompanied by a jangling, guitar-driven soundtrack reminiscent of early U2 songs, the video shows students heading to class by foot, by bus and by bike, filling up seats in lecture halls, swimming in the O'Connell Center pool and running the steps at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Accompanying the video is this text: "The University of Florida is on the rise. We've set a goal to achieve recognition as one of the nation's top public research universities. You'll learn next week about the plan to take us to the top. We'll need your support and input to succeed."
The social media blitz dubbed "UF Rising to National Preeminence" is part of a coordinated effort by UF campus groups that include University Relations, the UF Foundation, the UAA and marketing and creative staff. The goal is to generate buzz about UF's plans to become a top 10 university, and to get students, faculty and alumni to support those efforts.
UF's plan for national distinction was outlined by President Bernie Machen and approved by the Florida Board of Governors last week in Miami. It includes investing $15 million a year in recruiting and hiring nationally recognized faculty and building on several of UF's research strengths.
"The goal is to establish ourselves as one of the nation's best public research universities," said Chris Moran, director of communications at UF.
UF's social media staff started generating the buzz before the plan was formally approved by the Board of Governors, and was accompanied by the website and media buys in the Alligator. There are plans to advertise in the Chronicle of Higher Education and other national publications targeting academia, Moran said.
"UFRISING is our branding of the preeminence initiative," he said.
Legislation passed in the spring set up a 12-point criteria for establishing state universities as preeminent, a designation that comes with $75 million a year in extra funding over five years to use toward meeting administrative goals to achieve national standing.
Florida State met 11 of the 12 criteria, qualifying for preeminence. UF met all 12 criteria, making it the top preeminent public university in Florida, with the added responsibility of creating an online baccalaureate program, which will launch in January.
UF has committed to raising matching funds for a total of $150 million to spend on recruiting top research faculty with national standing. The UF Foundation has started a campaign to raise $800 million to support that effort.
UF is already ranked 10th or higher in 22 of 29 categories Machen picked to compare UF to other peer institutions in the Association of American Universities. Of the seven categories where UF is 11th or lower, Machen and his administrative team decided to focus on the four categories related to faculty, which influenced how they will spend the new money.
The first $13.3 million, released to UF by the Board of Governors last week, will be spent on big data, neurological research, plant genomics, and the law. The big ticket items are:
$3.8 million on computer research, using HiPerGator to crunch numbers on life sciences, medicine, education and social science.
$2.2 million on neuroscience and the brain that builds on established research at the McKnight Brain Institute.
$1.45 million on food security, safety and distribution systems to help find ways to feed the world's exploding population.
$900,000 on drug discovery and development.
$900,000 on metabolomics, or the chemistry that goes on inside our cells.
"We have been looking at how to package preeminence and top 10, and all that," said Dan Williams, assistant vice president of marketing at UF.
Preeminence is a difficult word to market because it means different things to different people, and very little to people outside academia. And top 10 makes people think of specific rankings and polls, like the annual U.S. News and World Report rankings.
"What we decided was important is to let people know that UF is on the move," Williams said. "That is what builds enthusiasm and attracts the attention of researchers and faculty."
People around campus can expect to see more outreach and marketing starting in January, he said. The next couple of weeks marketing and creative staff will be brainstorming other ways to push the UF Rising campaign, which serves as a bridge to a full-on rebranding effort to launch in the fall, Williams said.
UF has hired 160over90 to help with the rebranding campaign, something UF hasn't done in years because of budget shortages. The last big branding campaign was Go Gators in 2005.
"Our hope is that it will build some momentum among all these targets," Williams said. "By the time the brand launches, people will be excited about it, and supporting it."


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What are the symptoms of depression?
I encourage you to look at the following web site: http://www.depression-screening.org/. Here, anyone can take a self-administered test that looks at symptoms of depression and whether an individual may be depressed. Basically, depression in adults is described as feeling sad, down or depressed and having little interest or pleasure in doing things. Other symptoms include change in appetite, change in sleep habits, decreased libido, decreased concentration, low self worth and an increase in some physical symptoms like headaches. Not everyone experiences depression the same way, and not everyone has the same symptoms. Some people are agitated others are less active with less energy.
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Matt Maloney, director, Merge Healthcare Incorporated
Matt Maloney has been appointed to the board of directors at Merge Healthcare Incorporated. He will be filling the Board seat vacated by the retirement of Gregg Hartemayer. Maloney is co-founder and CEO of GrubHub. Prior to GrubHub, Maloney managed technology development at Apartments.com, a subsidiary of Classified Ventures. He also has a background in radiology from when he worked at the University of Chicago's Department of Radiology from 1998-2000 developing advanced CAD schemes for detection and classifications of masses and clustered microcalcifications. Maloney has a Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University, and a Master's degree and MBA from the University of Chicago.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (UPI) -- It's time to wrap up debate on the Keystone XL oil pipeline and get to work on a project that could help U.S. energy security, a trade group said.
Last month, protesters from advocacy group Tars Sands Blockade chained themselves to heavy machinery and blocked a construction area planned for a section of the domestic leg of the pipeline. Last week, the Natural Resources Defense Council stated U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice owns at least $300,000 worth of stock in TransCanada, the company planning Keystone XL.
Rice is reportedly being considered to replace Hillary Clinton as U.S. secretary of state. The U.S. State Department is vetting the proposal for the Keystone XL oil pipeline because it would cross the U.S.-Canadian border.
Despite the opposition, the American Petroleum Institute said that, from its perspective, "most people" in the United States support the project.
"While use of renewables will expand, oil will remain critical to our nation's energy equation for decades to come," said Cindy Schild, downstream manager for the energy trade group.
This week, the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality had a public hearing on plans for a new Keystone XL route through the state. Objection to an earlier route presented obstacles to the pipeline's review at the federal level.
API Central Region Director John Kerekes said it's "time to wrap this (Nebraska) study up" and move ahead with the project.


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Yeah, I would hate it if a "name" got the part just because they are trying to further their career or to jump on the "next best thing". I really really want her to get the role. She will be PREFECT!! I'm just happy that she is actually talking to me, and leaving me comments. I'm like at awe that she's talking to me...LOLWolf-Girl90 wrote:That's so cool!t_feva wrote:wat does she mean by the role will most likely go to a "name"? better not be vanessa ho-gens! they should pick tinsel or at least someone like her, an authentic native american actress. not some generic hollywood actress that theyre just gonna throw a spray tan on and black hair whos not even native american.nafereti wrote: Okay I just checked my myspace and TINSEL KOREY LEFT ME A COMMENT!!
Here's what she said....
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Hey girl. Thanks for the support. Most likely the role of Leah Clearwater will go to a "name". But I will still look out for it. Hope you are having an awesome day!!!!! HUGZ.
That is a REAL COMMENT!! NO LIES...Shoot, I hope she gets the role....even though Leah's not in New Moon, but she's looking out for it in Eclipse...I'm totally excited!!!
I'd love it of she got the rolw too! I'd probably die if Vanessa got the role! Okay, slightly dramatic there but seriously, I'd rather my dog got the role rather than Vanessa! Seisouly!
aww have you all read about Solomon?? He cut his hair and gained 17lbs of muscle for the role of Sam...and now he might be replaced...WTF?? Okay I'm off to make my "SAVE SOLOMON FOR NEW MOON" youtube vid.


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In "White House Down," aspiring Secret Service agent Channing Tatum is tasked with saving the free world -- but he may not fare as well in rescuing the summer box office fortunes of the action movie's distributor, Sony Pictures Entertainment.
In what would be a mild upset and Sony's second expensive summer disappointment, "White House Down" is expected to finish behind the weekend's other new release, action comedy "The Heat." Both films are likely to cede the No. 1 spot to the Walt Disney Co. animated holdover "Monsters University."
20th Century Fox's "The Heat" will probably have a domestic launch in the range of $32 to $35 million, according to those who have seen prerelease audience surveys, while "White House Down" would land in the range of $30 million. Meanwhile, "Monsters University," a follow-up to the 2001 hit "Monsters, Inc.," is predicted to take in about $45 million. The movie has grossed $115 million domestically since hitting theaters June 21.
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"The Heat" stars Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy as a mismatched team of FBI agent and street cop in pursuit of a drug dealer. The movie, which cost $43 million to produce, is generating strong interest from both younger and older women, according to prerelease audience surveys.
"White House Down," budgeted at an estimated $150 million and fully financed by Sony, is not generating strong interest from the same demographic groups -- somewhat of a surprise considering it stars Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx.
In the last year, big budget Tatum vehicles have opened strongly at the domestic box office: February 2012's "The Vow" opened at No. 1 with $41 million and March 2012's "21 Jump Street" opened at No. 1 with $36 million.
Earlier this year, McCarthy demonstrated she could open a movie, with her Universal Pictures comedy "Identity Thief" taking in $47 million when it unfurled in February.
"The Heat," fully financed by Fox, is opening on 3,181 screens domestically this weekend. It begins showing tonight at 10 p.m. The movie also is debuting in 12 smaller foreign territories this weekend.
"White House Down" is opening on 3,222 screens domestically and also is opening in a smattering of smaller territories, with a broader rollout in mid-July. The studio is counting on solid word of mouth and strong business overseas. The movie begins showing at 7 p.m. tonight.
The action-thriller from director Roland Emmerich centers on a police officer, played by Tatum, who must save the president, played by Foxx, after a paramilitary group launches an assault on the White House.
There has been some concern that audiences could be tired of pictures about the White House under attack in the aftermath of March's similarly themed "Olympus Has Fallen." That movie, which starred Gerard Butler, took in $99 million domestically and $62 million abroad. It had a $30-million stateside take on its opening weekend, good for second place behind animated film "The Croods."
Filmmaker Emmerich, also a producer on "White House Down," is known for big-budget action pictures that deliver at the box office. His 2004 disaster movie "The Day After Tomorrow" opened to $101 million and went on to gross $544 million worldwide. And "Independence Day," released in 1996, opened to $50 million and ultimately took in $817 million worldwide.
A No. 3 finish for "White House Down" would be disappointing for Sony, particularly on the heels of the weak showing of its Will Smith action movie "After Earth." That picture, which stars Jaden Smith, opened to $28 million earlier this month and has taken in $58 million domestically. The film, which cost roughly $135 million to produce, finished No. 3 on its debut weekend. It has been somewhat buoyed by a $114-million foreign take.
Sony, which has had success with the summer comedy "This Is the End," could reverse its rocky summer start with a handful of upcoming pictures that are sequels to highly successful movies. "Grown Ups 2," out July 12, follows 2010's "Grown Ups," which took in $271 million worldwide. And "The Smurfs 2," out July 31, follows 2011's "The Smurfs," which grossed $564 worldwide.
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No matter what's up in Lamar Odom's life — and with all the chatter lately, it's sometimes hard to tell what exactly is up in Lamar Odom's life — he wants people to know that the Kardashian family is something he values quite a bit, especially during what he called a "dark time."
The former Clippers player and current husband to Khloe Kardashian Odom, who's been mum since rumors began swirling about his alleged drug use, took to Twitter on Wednesday to respond via Twitlonger to remarks made by his father Tuesday, blaming Odom's current state on the Kardashians.
"Won't continue 2 speak on this but I have got 2 let this out real quick," Lamar wrote. "I have let this man and many others get away with a lot.... He wasn't there 2 raise me. He was absent ALL of my life due to his own demons. My mother and grandmother raised me. Queens raised me.
"For the first time since they left, came a blessing of a FAMILY that I married into. FAMILY," he continued. "That man wasn't even invited to my wedding. He has never met my mother in law and some of my other family. How can a man who has NOT once called me to check on my well being have the nerve to talk so recklessly about his own "son". He is my downfall! His own demons may be the ONLY thing he gave 2 me.
"He disrespecting the ONLY FAMILY that has loved me without expecting anything in return. They are the ONLY ones that have been here consistently 4 me during this dark time. Only person 2 blame is myself. Say what you want about me but leave the ones who have done nothing but protect and love me out of this! This goes to out to everyone!"
The remarks that sparked Lamar's diatribe were pretty harsh.
"They brought him down," Joe Odom told Radar Online in part on Tuesday. "He would be better off without them. Let him go and get his life together. I think the best thing for him would be to have a clean break, divorce Khloe and as a single man try and get his life back together."
Of course, this is the same Joe Odom who told TMZ on Wednesday that his son doesn't have a drug problem and that he was sorry for what he said about the Kardashians. Joe said he lashed out because he was angry about a segment on "The Wendy Williams Show" in which he was called a heroin addict and his son was branded as having "hit rock bottom."
Lamar Odom's problems lately have included plenty of rumors about alleged drug use, maybe rehab and a possible divorce, plus the certain news of an arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence back in August, after which he refused chemical tests at the police station, thereby losing his license for a year.
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Amidst the recent flurry of winter snow fall in Monticello, water needs are on the minds of the Monticello City Council. At their January 26 meeting, the council heard a report on the review the policies and procedures related to the secondary water system.
The City staff identified areas where the policies need to be adjusted. Assistant City Manager Ruth Skouson and Public Works Supervisor Nathan Langston presented several suggestions, including a new application for secondary water connections in the city. The new policy stipulates that new construction and new lines would be installed by the resident at their own cost, and inspected by the City of Monticello before being put into use on the system. City Engineers will draft a spec sheet for residents outlining requirements for the installation of new secondary lines. Also, new connections will require a meter on secondary water lines. With an estimated price tag of over $1 million to meter the secondary system, Mayor Doug Allen and Langston said that the requirement is at the very least a "step in the right direction."
Skouson and Langston recommended that secondary water be billed annually in one lump sum, and then allow residents to pay monthly, if needed. The council suggested that if payments are allowed, they be limited to a six-month time period when the secondary water is used. The council asked for reconnection fees to be listed in the application so residents are aware of the fee should they turn off secondary water and reconnect at a later date. Skouson said that residents who move in mid-season are prorated for the months they use secondary water.
Councilman Craig Leavitt shared concern regarding the size of water lines in different areas and the amount of water used on the larger lines. City Staff will look at rate increases based on the size of lines. This will affect large water users, not residential water users. Residents are currently paying for the secondary water they used in 2009. The new policy is planned to take effect in April, when the new secondary water year begins. The council discussed the need to educate the public on the new policy prior to that time.
The Council approved the appointment of Jones and Demille and JUB as the Monticello City Engineering firms of record. City administrative staff and council members said both firms have different strengths and should be used. They plan to re-evaluate the decision after 18 months. The staff will determine which firm to use based on the individual project needs. Capitol projects with a cost over $225,000 will be put out for bid from outside engineering firms. The City does not pay the engineering firm unless they work on a project.
For two years, the Planning Commission has been working on an ordinance to regulate planned community and planned unit developments. The issue was brought to the fore by George Wythe College, which has stopped making progress on their proposed campus.
Members of the council said that it would be beneficial if the Planning Commission completed the ordinance. Councilman Walter Bird suggested they complete the ordinance with broader parameters so it best suits the needs of the City and can be finished in a timely manner. The council agreed that it would be a valuable item to have for the future and instructed the Planning Commission to finalize their recommendation for the ordinance.
The council approved a water conservation plan ordinance by unanimous vote. The majority of the plan was establish in 2004, and is required by the State Division of Water Resources. The ordinance addresses the current water system and identifies goals and areas that need improvement. Many of the original goals outlined in the 2004 draft have already been addressed by the City. The current draft outlines several goals specifically targeted at the secondary water system.
The council approved a lease to purchase ten electric golf carts for The Hideout. The recommendation came from the Golf Board of Directors. In order to generate funds to make the lease payments, fees at the course increased by $2 for 18 holes and $1 for 9 holes. Based on the number of rounds played in 2009, it is projected that the increased fee will cover the costs.


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I've read a lot on this forum and am now ready to make my own board. I'm 65 kg, so I'm thinking of making a 143x43 and a 130x39 board. Do you think these are good sizes for a beginner? I've done snowkiting and wakeboarding, but am just starting kiteboarding. I don't have a rocker table or vacuum bagging stuff. I'm using 3/8" Baltic Birch. I have 6oz fiberglass, epoxy, graphics printed off on paper, and paint.
Does this procedure sound right?
1. paint board, let dry
2. epoxy then right away place fiberglass on and epoxy over it (or don't I need to epoxy before the fiberglass since the epoxy soaks through the fiberglass anyway?)
3. sand
4. place graphics on, then epoxy over it (or do I need to lay the paper on over wet epoxy?)
5. sand
6. epoxy again if the finish isn't to my liking
or should the graphic go on after painting?
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Brewing a wet hopped IPA. 13# great western 2 row1# light munich.5# crystal 20.25# crystal 40Anticipated OG 1.0685 handfuls homegrown Cascades in mash1 oz Chinook at 60And as many Cascades as I can continuously stuff into the pot during the last 15 minutes.
Brewing's done. Time for a beer!3 points short of my target og and 2 pints short of my target volume. Used 5 gallons of hops! All those hops soak up a lot of wort! Hope it's not a no-no to sqeeze 'em!
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Michigan Gov. Snyder Pledges to Sign Detroit Package
The Michigan state legislature on Tuesday cleared the way for almost $200 million in state aid designed to usher the city of Detroit out of the nation's largest municipal bankruptcy.
"This is what bipartisanship is all about," Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder said at a news conference flanked by the state's legislative leadership.
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Original artwork to card #201 Paul LaPalme of the Pittsburgh Pirates from the 1953 Topps series. Artwork measures 3.5 x 5 inches. Standard production-related glue remnants on the front and blank reverse. Excellent condition. Reserve $500. Estimate $1,000/$2,000. SOLD FOR $1,175
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Yum! What a beautiful and yummy trip to PH. I was just captured by the passion fruit flavors in Hawaii. They call it Liliquoi. Its amazing.ReplyDelete
So to pair it with chocolate is a great idea.I am going to look for it in Asian food store. Is it a new flavor in Paris? Have a great trip, thanks for sharing your fun. cheers! Fan from rural Oregon
Mmmmmm - my favourite macaron from Hermé and NEED to try this pastry version asap. I'm sure it would be a hit on our chocolate walks too, since the mac version is always one of the most favoured (and flavoured!)ReplyDelete
And trust you to see pineapple seats in the metro!ReplyDelete
I turn to you for advice about cutlery for deconstruction. I have been in the habit of using a serrated knife to get the most un-destoyed look at the insides of things but recently I saw a knife meant to cut soft cheeses that might be better.cvThe cheese knife has holes in the middle of the blade...super size holes so that, as you cut down, there is only a thin sliver of blade, say 1/8th inch wide, then a big hole and another 1/8th inch of blade at the top. And when exactly does obsession become unhealthy?ReplyDelete
We finally got power in this area of the north shore of Long Island so of course I had to shake off the Hurricane Sandy grit and hop over for some Paris Breakfast. Oh, thank you for making this a bright spot in a troublesome day!ReplyDelete
I suddenly have a craving for chocolate!ReplyDelete
Will be on Paris next week, how is the weather Carol?ReplyDelete
I'm enjoying your alphabet sheets & your ingredient charts...They're reminding me of those school charts at the shop on Rue du Bac...Your French language must be formidable at this point! Mine is lagging, too little practice lately...ReplyDelete
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Caps down struggling 'Canes for sixth straight win
Washington, DC – Mike Green scored the game-winner in the second period and the Washington Capitals continued their playoff push with a 3-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday.
Troy Brouwer scored Washington's other two goals, while Braden Holtby posted 43 saves for the Capitals, who are on a season-high six-game winning streak.
The win gives the Capitals 46 points on the season, and they currently sit in first place of the Southeast Division with a two -point lead over the Winnipeg Jets, who took a 7-2 win over Florida on Thursday.
"We knew the importance of this game," said Brouwer. "We came in after the second period and saw what the Winnipeg score was, and knew that we needed to continue to play well. Just the fact that we are desperate for points now, we have to keep getting them to stay where we are in the standings, and I think that a desperate team came through and we were able to capitalize on the PP and get another one."
Carolina, meanwhile, continues in its free-fall, as the team has now lost seven straight and 14 of its last 15 games and sits near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.
Jeff Skinner had the lone goal of the game for the Hurricanes, who got 28 stops from Justin Peters.
"We did a good job, guys sticking up for each other, guys fighting to the end," said Skinner. "Everyone wants to win in here. I think you can see it by that effort in the third."
Carolina got the lone goal of the first period on a 4-on-3 power play. A one- timer from the right circle by Eric Staal was stopped, but Skinner was on the doorstep to slip in the rebound at 5:01.
The Capitals tied the game at the 8:08 mark of the second period while on the power play. Mike Ribeiro fed the puck from the right of the net back to the circle, where Brouwer snapped it into the far corner.
Washington took a 2-1 lead less than three minutes later when Green took a pass from Jay Beagle in the high slot, then skated over to the right circle before wristing the puck home for his ninth of the season.
Holtby posted 13 saves in the second period and 16 in the third to preserve the lead, and Brouwer put the puck in an empty net in the final seconds to seal the victory.
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Carolina hosts Boston on Saturday ... The Capitals welcome Tampa Bay on Saturday ... The Capitals took four of five games against the Hurricanes this season ... Carolina was 1-for-3 on the power play, while Washington went 1-for-4.


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OKLAHOMA CITY – With a single meaningless miss, LeBron James' unprecedented run of high-scoring efficiency officially came to an end.
For King James, though, the greatness continues on.
James had 39 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists as the Miami Heat trampled the Oklahoma City Thunder 110-100 in a Thursday night showcase. All that spoiled it was a late miss from 3-point range that snapped his NBA record run of games with at least 30 points and 60 percent shooting at six straight games.
"It didn't bother me during the game, if I was shooting 60 percent or not," James said. "I just go out and play my game, and that was the result of it. It didn't bother me and it didn't matter if I got it tonight or not. ... To win is what it's all about."
James was just over 60 percent before missing from a couple steps beyond the 3-point line as the shot clock ran down with just over a minute left and Miami up 10. That dropped him to 14 for 24 in the game, or 58 percent.
All that mattered to him, though, was that Miami's winning streak reached a season-best seven games — and the Heat beat the Thunder for the sixth time in a row, dating to last year's NBA Finals.
Chris Bosh chipped in 20 points and 12 rebounds for the Heat, who won the last four games of last season's Finals after losing Game 1 in Oklahoma City and continued their dominance in the series after winning on their home court on Christmas Day.
"It's not from the Finals. It's not from anything," James said. "We just come in with a game plan."
Kevin Durant had 40 points and eight rebounds, but missed his first seven shots as Oklahoma City fell hopelessly behind. After the slow start, he wound up making half of his 24 shots — going 8 for 10 in the fourth quarter to get Oklahoma City within 108-100 after trailing by as much as 23.
It wasn't enough to measure up against James, who beat him in last year's MVP race and then the Finals before the two won a gold medal together at the London Olympics.
"It's fun. I take on the challenge every time we're playing," Durant said. "He had a great game. He was making some tough shots, man — one-leggers, fadeaways in corners, 3s. So, you've got to tip your hat to that.
"I just wanted to keep putting pressure on him. I missed a few and then I started to hit in the fourth. I just tried to will my team back in the game, but it didn't work."
Russell Westbrook had 26 points and 10 assists, with six turnovers, for the Thunder. He had 20 points in the first half to keep Oklahoma City from getting run out of its own gym.
James already had put his stamp on the game by then, with 23 points, eight rebounds and four assists as Miami took a 63-46 lead. Even though Durant suggested earlier in the day that no one would win the league MVP based on one midseason game, James again showed off what has made him the best.
"It's a beautiful mentality that he has, to have a pro's mindset and not just become complacent with greatness," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. "If you're the best player in the game and you've won multiple MVPs, the natural tendency would be to relax but he doesn't have that in his genes."
Now that he has his first championship, all that's left for James is to keep building on his legacy. But what more can he do?
"I guess he could shoot 80 percent from the field. He could get better than 60 and 70," said teammate Dwyane Wade, who had 13 points and eight assists before fouling out with 3:29 to play. "That's the only thing.
"He does everything on the floor. Everything for him is coming together."
If there was any doubt, the Heat showed the Thunder that the NBA championship still resides on South Beach, and they'll have to come through James if they want one of their own.
"He's going to break a lot of records, he's going to have all the numbers. It's just going to be how many championships he gets that people are going to talk about," Wade said. "That's a different kind of conversation."
Despite playing without injured starting forward Udonis Haslem (leg) and then losing two starters to foul trouble in the first 6 minutes, the Heat took control by scoring 11 straight points midway through the first period and went up 28-13 when Ray Allen made the free throw after Durant drew his 11th technical foul of the season.
Miami never trailed and led by as much as 79-56 when James put back a missed jumper by Bosh with 5:07 left in the third quarter. That matched the largest deficit of the season for the Thunder, who also were down 23 in a home loss against Brooklyn last month.
Oklahoma City fell to 23-4 at home and suffered back-to-back losses for only the second time all season — with the Heat responsible for the second loss on both occasions. The defeat also dropped the Thunder (39-14) to even in the loss column with Miami (36-14) as the two potentially jockey for home-court advantage if there's a Finals rematch.
San Antonio (42-12) has the best record in the league and is the only team ahead of Miami and Oklahoma City.
Notes: Miami had two winning streaks of six games earlier in the season. ... The Heat had shot at least 55 percent in its previous two games and were trying to do it in a third straight game for the first time in franchise history. They ended up at 47 percent, going 41 for 88. ... Oklahoma City went 21 for 22 at the foul line in the first half to keep the margin from getting even worse Westbrook was 10 for 11 and Durant went 9 for 9.


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The first one-design J/111 event was held in June 2011 when the Columbia Yacht Club in Chicago, Illinois hosted their annual "Colors Regatta". Six J/111s participated in that sunny, warm early summer regatta.
Since then, the Great Lakes J/111 fleet has grown considerably with nearly 17 boats in the region. In the Northeast, over a dozen J/111s are competing on a circuit that includes the American YC Spring/ Fall series, Block Island Week, New York Yacht Club events in Newport and the Chesapeake Bay fleet events. The California fleet (San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego) is growing with over a half-dozen boats racing offshore events. In Europe, the fleet has organized a circuit of five events for over a dozen active owners from France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland and Sweden.
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Very cold January temperatures were consistent with a cool start to the residential real estate market with 168 homes sold which is down 7% from January 2013 when 181 sales were reported by the Association of Regina REALTORS®. The number of homes sold was also below the five-year average of 199 and the 10-year average of 184 for the month. There were 143 sales in the city, a decrease of 8% from 2013 when 155 residential properties sold.
The average sales price in the Regina area, including bedroom communities, was $309,656, a new high for January and an increase of 3% from $299,852 recorded in January 2013. The average price in the city was $323,203, also a new high and up 8% from $300,372 posted last year. This increase is entirely attributable to a larger proportion of higher valued homes selling in 2014 compared to 2013, rather than an increase in home prices.
During the month homes which sold were on the market for an average of 52 days before selling at an average of 96.6% of asking price. This compares to 40 days and 97.3% in 2013.
At the end of January there were 1,379 active listings on the market, an increase of 36% over 2013's 1,017. In the city there were 833 homes for sale, an increase of 54% from last year's 558. There were 542 new listings placed on the multiple listing service (MLS) system during the month, compared to 441 a year ago.
The level of activity during the month was a continuation of a slower market which began in the second half of 2013. Increasing supply levels are providing more choice and selection to buyers in most price ranges and locations.
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- 4. Draw a picture of three different types of fishing reels. Explain how each works.
- 5. Tie three fishing flies. Use at least one to fish.
- 6. Demonstrate proficiency in casting at a target 30 feet away.
- 7. Select a species of fish and draw a picture of it, correctly labeling each part and its function.
- 8. Replace the line in a fishing reel.
- 9. Make a simple pole and line fishing rig. Use it to catch a fish.
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McFadden going strong at Raiders camp
When Darren McFadden first found out his foot injury last year was a more serious Lisfranc sprain and not your ordinary mid-foot deal, he had the obvious question.
Who is Liz Frank?
"I always said that turf toe was the worst injury for a running back until I met Liz Frank," McFadden said smiling.
Well if Liz Frank was still hanging around, she could have joined in with the fans that came up to practice in Napa this weekend and applauded the Raiders running back. He is back, he is healthy, and he is running by defenders as he does every year at camp.
"He is one of the top two running backs in the league," quarterback Carson Palmer said.
Through the first six games last season, McFadden led the NFL with 600 yards rushing, and also had 129 yards receiving and five touchdowns. Over the past two years, he has the highest yards-per-carry average in the NFL (5.27) among backs with at least 300 carries.
He was injured early against Kansas City in Week 7 and then missed the last nine games. While coach Hue Jackson kept hinting that McFadden might return, the running back knew he was out for the season.
"Yeah, pretty much," he said.
McFadden has missed at least three games in each of his four seasons with foot, toe, knee, hamstring and shoulder injuries.
"I can't worry about last year," he said. "Or that people say I always get hurt. I am always in shape and I work hard. ... If anyone has any answers as to how I can avoid getting hurt, with these fluke-type injuries, I would love to hear them."
Palmer, who was acquired the week before McFadden got hurt, can't wait to play with the running back for the first time in a regular-season game.
"He's unreal," Palmer said. "He's fast, he's explosive, but he's also a phenomenal teammate. Guys love him. He's a leader. He's always the first one in line for drills and he's vocal.
"When your superstars are your hardest workers, that's when you have something and can build something special."
Even though McFadden sometimes gets the kid-gloves treatment here at camp, coach Dennis Allen said there are no plans to limit McFadden's carries in preseason games.
"I can't control injuries," said McFadden, whose foot gets sore from time to time but isn't giving him any problems. "If I get hurt, I'm going to get hurt going hard because that's something I can't control, and I'm not going to go out there and play not to get hurt."
Michael Bush is not around anymore to pick up the slack if McFadden gets hurt, but Mike Goodson and Taiwan Jones have looked good this first week of camp.
Hammer drops: The Raiders made their first move of camp by cutting out-of-shape defensive tackle Travis Ivey. The 6-foot-4, 341-pound Ivey missed the first five days of camp after failing to finish a conditioning run.
Making the move was a good way for general manager Reggie McKenzie and Allen to show players the new sheriffs in town won't hesitate to pull the trigger if things aren't to their liking. "In the old days, they probably would have waited for (Ivey) to come back," one player said. "But these aren't the old days."
Briefly: Jones injured his hamstring and defensive tackle Richard Seymour tweaked his knee during practice, but Allen didn't seen too concerned. ... Cornerback Ron Bartell (hamstring) passed his physical but can't take part in a padded practice until Wednesday, per the new collective bargaining agreement. ... Sunday was the third and last day that 1,000 fans attended practice - after a recent ticket giveaway - and owner Mark Davis said it was a big success.
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Donetsk [1] is a city in the Ukraine.
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The are a few ways to get to Donetsk. You can try to fly in directly (the airport code is DOK) usually through Kiev, Munich, Istanbul or Vienna. There are also options if you are in Ukraine: train, air or by car. The drive from Kiev can be 6-8 h depending on how fast you drive, how many stops you make, etc.
There is also a direct train once or twice a week from Almaty (Kasachstan) via Atyrau and Volvograd. However, you will need at least a Russian transit visa, which is generally quite expensive.
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Donetsk International Airport [2] (IATA: DOK, ICAO: UKCC)
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Public transportation is cheap but can be crowded. Be prepared to stand up most of the time, and you may have to make waves when you want to get out. There are four main types: the trolleybus, bus, tram and minibuses (marshrutkas). Trams and buses will get you just about anywhere in the city for 1 hryvnia (around 0.10 euro as of July 2011). This price is for as long as you want to be on the tram/bus. Tickets are to be bought from the conductor, which is on board of every tram/bus. At the central market there is one of the many depots. These forms of transport stop at every stop on the route.
The minibuses can be found throughout the city. They are like the buses, but faster, smaller, and they stop at only some stops. If you are on board you must yell to the driver that you want out at the next stop, and if you are waiting for one, you must flag it down. Depending on the driver, these can get very crowded. You will pay about 2 hryvnia (usually to the driver).
Most tourists find the taxi to be their best option. Taxi cabs are on every corner and they are relatively cheap. To go across the city, you can expect to pay 30 hryvnia (about $6), but the average amount you would pay to get around the center of the city is $1-2.
There are numerous dispatch taxi services. For example, 381-0000 or 0-67. Keep your eyes open for more numbers, usually printed on the side of the cab in large font.
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Conrad Gesner (1516-1565) was a Swiss natural historian whose sixteenth century encyclopaedic work Historiae Animalium attempted to record the zoological world comprehensively. Zoology as a discipline emerged in the Renaissance and this was the first publication of its kind. Historiae Animalium appeared in five volumes between 1551 and 1587 (the last was published posthumously).
Icones Animalium is an abbreviated version of the first two volumes of Historiae - live bearing and egg-laying mammals. It was first published in 1553 and a second edition appeared in 1560.
Icones contains only the woodcuts from Historiae, with minimal text. The woodcuts are crude but typical of the time. The book contains a mixture of both real and mythological creatures. Frequently illustrations were drawn from verbal descriptions as specimens did not always survive the long sea journeys from far off lands. It was an age of discovery where fact and fiction mingled.
The Australian Museum's volume consists of three parts. Icones Animalium, second edition (1560), Appendix to Icones Animalium, first edition (1554) and Nomenclator aquatilium animantium (1560). The third part is a later version of volume four of Historiae which dealt with aquatic animals.
Icones Animalium includes illustrations of a unicorn, a person with bird's feet and fantastic sea monsters alongside recognisable animals.
Conrad Gesner's name is spelt in several different ways which makes it hard for researchers to locate his work. these are variations of his name: Konrad Gessner, Conrad Gessner, Conrad Geßner, Conrad von Gesner, Conradus Gesnerus, Conrad Gesner.


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