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Buy property Spain
The sun-drenched Spanish Costas have long been an attraction that draws in many tourists from all over Europe. For people who also want to buy property in Spain it is very much in demand. The country of flamenco and bullfighting is not just a summer destination but is also ideally suited to spend the winter.
Houses for sale in Spain
The Mediterranean coast is in particular very popular because of the mild winters. With property in Spain on the Mediterranean coast, you are guaranteed a holiday home where you can enjoy sun, sea and sand all year round.
Who isn't as charmed by the tourist beaches and vast landscapes but rather in search of peace can fulfil their heart's desire in the Spanish countryside. Spain is a country that knows many other landscapes in addition to its beautiful coastline, with each providing different property for sale in Spain. As such, you can search in the green valleys of the North, in the olive groves in the southern Andalusia or the desert regions on the border with Portugal. Spain is rich with beautiful cities like Barcelona and Madrid.
Not only the wonderful climate and the beautiful scenery have made Spain a favourite destination for years. Certainly the casual lifestyle, the convenience of the euro as a means of payment, the accessibility and the high quality level of healthcare have ensured that many people look for houses for sale in Spain in order to settle for good. Especially older individuals look for property in Spain and choose to emigrate to Spain once they have retired.
The Spanish housing market
Many people have gone before in the past couple years to buy property in Spain. The demand for holiday homes on one of the Spanish Costas has been quite large. To be able to meet the demand, there has been a lot built in Spain. All the while, the average house price has risen sharply and buying property in Spain became too costly for many. This now seems to have come to an end. There currently are many houses for sale in Spain and the price increases have diminished. Because of the large number of properties for sale in Spain and the decrease of the increase, you will be able to find a good purchase.
Buy property in Spain
With the purchase of property in Spain you will have to adjust to a different playing field you may be used to. Read more about how the purchasing process works, how you can find financing for your real estate in Spain and what is waiting for you when you finally have the property in Spain in your possession.


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By: Mark McGrouther, Category: Science, Date: 15 Jun 2012
This week we added an image of an adult Black Pomfret to go with the great shots of the juvenile that we added last week. Thanks everyone for your contributions.
Adult Black Pomfret
Blackspotted Sandgoby, Istigobius nigroocellatus
Spotted Hawkfish, Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus
Variable Snake Blenny
Variable Snake Blenny in Port Victoria
Variable Snake Blenny, Ophiclinus ningulus
Blackspotted Sandgoby, Istigobius nigroocellatus (Günther, 1873)
Spotted Hawkfish, Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus (Bleeker, 1855)
Variable Snake Blenny, Ophiclinus ningulus George & Springer, 1980
Tags fishes, ichthyology, Variable Snake Blenny, Black Pomfret, Spotted Hawkfish,

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Documents released yesterday show that Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York authorized payments, some as much as $20,000, to priests who sexually abused children as a means of encouraging them to leave the ministry. The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) announced the findings after discovering them in the minutes of a Milwaukee archdiocese finance council meeting held in March 2003. The archdiocese called the payments "signing bonuses."
In a press release, SNAP wrote "We know, incontrovertibly, that while Dolan was claiming to heal the Milwaukee Church of the sexual abuse scandal he was instead running a shadow operation to pay off priests who had raped, sexually assaulted or abused children so that they could quietly take this money and disappear into the community unprosecuted, undetected, and unrepentant."
According to the meeting minutes, priests were offered the payouts if they agreed to undergo laicization, "the process of turning an ordained priest into a lay person." Priests were offered $10,000 at the start of the process and another $10,000 at the end. They were also given $1,250 in monthly pension benefits and health insurance until they found new jobs.
Media Resources: Reuters 5/31/12; NPR 5/31/12; SNAP Press Release 5/31/12; New York Times 5/30/12
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Got a problem? Here's how best to ask for help.nealeh Mar 3, 2010 5:08 AM
Working with video editing on an NLE (Non Linear Editor) program can tax the most robust computers. Depending on many factors, this can be a daunting task, at best. Many of the components of one's computer can be stressed, more than with almost any other operation, that it will ever perform.
Getting help on the forum can seem almost as daunting, as the first thing that a poster is likely to encounter is a list of questions, before any answers. This is the natural flow, because people are trying to help remotely. They cannot come to your office and sit behind you to determine your computer system's capabilities, and observe just what you are doing, when and how you are doing it. Do not be put off by these questions, as they are very necessary and will very likely give the respondents some clues on where to look for your problem.
Problems can normally be broken down into these categories:
1.) System
2.) Assets (the Audio, Video and still images)
3.) Project (how it is setup and with which Preset)
4.) Workflow (what you are doing, and how you are doing it)
If you prepare a checklist, before you post your problem, it will save everyone a great deal of time, and will likely yield your answer much more quickly. The more detail that you furnish, the fewer questions will remain, that have to be asked. Remember, you have to be the "eyes" for the others on the forum, if they are expected to help you. They could be thousands of mile away, in other time zones, and will not know about your system, your Assets, your Project or your workflow, until you tell them. Help them get started quickly, by telling them in your first post. Do your "homework," so they do not have to ask questions for the first five responses, and can start giving you answers much more quickly.
Forum regular Bill Hunt offers these recommendations:
Be very specific about your computer. Just saying that "I have a Dell" doesn't tell them much of anything. List your CPU type and speed, i.e. Core2 Quad Q6700 2.3GHz. Same for your RAM, i.e. 4GB of DDS. Also, list your Video Card, type, connection and driver number and date. Same for your Audio System. Note: most of this data can be found in Control Panel>System>Hardware>Device Manager. Pointing people to a URL on your computer company's Web site isn't a bad idea, but giving the exact details of your system is far, far better. It is likely that that Web site will have the general configuration, and who knows if that is exactly what you bought. List it for them, so they do not have to go and guess, and write down the specs. of your system.
One of the most important aspects of your system will be the I/O sub-system. What is that, you might ask? Well, it's your HDD's (Hard Disk Drives). The important info is how many physical HDD's do you have. List their size, their speed, their connection, the amount of free, defragmented space and how they are allocated. This would look something like this: "3x 200GB SATA II. Drive C:\ OS, programs and Windows Virtual Memory with 185GB free, D:\ media with 120GB free, E:\ Project files, output and Scratch Disks with 150GB free." If you have any drive partitioned (not a good thing nowadays), let everyone know and give details. If you have a RAID, give full details on how it is managed, the type and how it is used in your system. [As an aside, most RAID's should not really be considered for a system drive, unless one has built in redundancy in the RAID, i.e. 3, or more, physical disks. Remember, this info can be critical. If you have CD/DVD burners, list them and their connections. If you have external HDD's, list them with the same details as for your internal HDD's.
Next, tell about your Windows Virtual Memory (Page File). How large is it, where is it located on your system and how is it managed, i.e. dynamically by Windows, or static? Again, this can be critical. For info, you will need to go to Control Panel>System>Advanced>Performance and look. In the Settings>Advanced, you should see things like Process Scheduling, Memory Usage and Virtual Memory. This is where you will find the answers. Note: depending on which OS one has, the exact location and syntax may differ.
While we're on the OS, list the exact OS that you have, i.e. Vista Ultimate 64-bit SP-2 with all updates and hot-fixes.
What version of the NLE are you using and has it been updated, i.e. PE3.0.2.
Finally, list any other programs, that might be in use, while you are editing, such as MSN Messaging, etc. These can be critical, even though you are basically editing video.
Give full details on your Assets. Just saying "a bunch of .AVI's" tells people nothing. Be very specific with the details. Same for your Audio and for your still images. Size in pixels, file type, etc., are very important for the stills, and file type. Sample-rate and sample size are important for the Audio.
How is your Project setup? Which Preset did you use? What is the Duration of your Timeline. This gives someone the "lay of the land," so to speak and is very important. Note: your Project Preset should match your Video Assets. You can always Export/Share to some other frame size, or format, but your Project should match your Video Assets.
How have you arranged your Assets on the Timeline allows someone to "see" your Project in their mind. Information such as one 00;10;00;00 AVI (remember, you will have furnished complete details on those AVI's, or MPEG's when you listed your Assets above) on Video Track 1 (VT1) with its Audio on Audio Track 1 (AT1). One AVI used as a PiP (Picture in Picture) on VT2 with its Audio on AT2. One MP3 soundtrack for the full Duration on Soundtrack and my Narration on the Narration Track. List any Transitions, or Effects used. If you have Titles, list them. If you have any Keyframing used, list where and what they control.
List exactly what you are doing and to which Asset you are doing it, when your problem occurs. If you are doing something like Export/Share, list the full settings (Presets) used, and be sure to mention any other tasks being performed by your computer, while you are doing the Export/Share.
If you have already done some trouble shooting, list what you have done and the complete results. Were there any error messages? If so, give the full description. To say, "I had error messages," tells people nothing. What exactly did they say?
This information will help people get right to your problem and will get you up and running much more quickly.
As an aside, think about the title of your post. Saying "Problem" is not good enough. Instead, something like "PE7 Fails on Share to MPEG-2" would be better. First, you are trying to let everyone know something about your Problem, so they will see it, and be interested in helping you. If you are having an Audio issue, mention "Audio" in the title, so the right people will find your post. Not everyone knows everything about all aspects of Video. You want the right people to see your post and to be working with you, to fix your problem. Also, later on, it is good to have a title that will be easily found by others, who may have the same exact problem. If you get an answer that works, please post back that success, so others, finding your post, will know what worked, and what did not. Note: do not put your entire post into the title. That is just tough to read and understand. Use a few words, but make them the right words.


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The Office of Information Technology is aware of an increase in "phishing" activities. We are working diligently to protect you and are asking for your assistance in protecting yourself.
What is phishing?
In computing, phishing is the criminally fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details, by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phishing)
What can I do?
Please do not respond to any email asking for your UCO account information such as your UCONNECT login and password. Technology Support at UCO will never ask for your password via an email. If you have questions or want to report a phishing attempt, please contact Technology Support at 405-974-2255 or email@example.com.
You can take additional steps to avoid phishing attempts by slightly modifying your browsing habits. When contacted about an account needing to be "verified" (or any other topic used by phishers), it is a sensible precaution to contact the company from which the e-mail apparently originates to check that the e-mail is legitimate. Alternatively, the address that you know is the company's genuine website can be typed into the address bar of the browser, rather than trusting any hyperlinks in the suspected phishing message.
Are all phishing emails an attempt to gain account information?
No, some emails may attempt to lure you into opening a hyperlink that will then install malware or malicious code on your computer. Some of the most recent examples of this type of attack have subject lines similar to "CNN-Top 10 News Items", "MSNBC.com Breaking News Alert" or something referencing the Olympics.
What is OIT doing to combat these attacks?
Behind the scenes, we have configured our email gateway and implemented safe guards to block offending addresses. On campus, we have implemented best-practice security controls for workstations which includes antivirus software and firewalls.


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Adolescents: Practice Interventions
David L. Hussey
This chapter summarizes literature and research related to advances in direct practice work with adolescents. Social workers are on the forefront of developing and utilizing a variety of evidence-based practices to address complex client and community needs.
African Americans: Practice Interventions
Sharon E. Moore
African Americans number about 35 million or 12% of the U.S. population. Their life expectancy is lower than that of White Americans, and despite the educational gains made since mid-1980s, the unemployment gap between African Americans and Whites has increased. Similarly, although the number of African Americans working in white-collar occupations has increased, the disparity in wage earnings between African American and White workers continues. Regardless of social class African Americans are made to be cognizant of their race at all times. Today they are still at risk for social issues such as substance abuse, teen pregnancy, incarceration, poverty, high rates of female headed households, infant mortality that is twice as high as Whites, residential segregation, racism, and discrimination. As daunting as these problems are, the strengths of the African American community have allowed it to thrive even amid arduous circumstances.
Children: Practice Interventions
Anthony N. Maluccio
Social work has a long tradition of direct practice with children in a range of settings, such as child welfare, child guidance, hospitals, schools, and neighborhood centers. This entry focuses on general principles and strategies for direct social work practice with preadolescents and, to a lesser extent, their families, within an eclectic conceptual framework.
Karen Kayser and Jessica K. M. Johnson
This entry presents the demographic trends of divorce and the social changes that have impacted the divorce rate. A cultural perspective of divorce is provided by analyzing divorce in the context of race and gender and across nations. Current explanatory theories of divorce are described. Research on the consequences of divorce on adults and children is presented followed by the practice implications for social workers. Future directions for policy and research are discussed.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Tonya Edmond and Karen Lawrence
Since its inception in 1987, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has been the subject of lively debate and controversy, rigorous research both nationally and internationally, and is now used by licensed practitioners across six continents as an effective treatment of trauma symptoms and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The aim of this entry is to provide social work practitioners and researchers with a description of the treatment approach for adults and children, EMDR's development and theoretical basis, a review of controversial issues, and an overview of the evidence of effectiveness of EMDR across trauma types and populations.
Family: Overview
Sadye L. M. Logan
Families in almost all societies are viewed as the basic unit for coordinating personal reproduction and the redistribution of goals within the larger societal context of production and exchange. They are vulnerable to the rapidly changing economics of the environments in which they live. Universals regarding families worldwide include a delay in marriage, an increase in divorce rates, a decrease in household size and fertility rates, and nontraditional living arrangements. The most studied aspect of families continues to be family diversity, with greater emphasis on an interdisciplinary framework. There is also a movement toward more effective ways of treating families. Placing families in an historical context, this entry discusses evidence-based family interventions, the latest research on families, family diversity, and implications for social work practice and education.
Family Therapy
Cynthia Franklin and Laura M. Hopson
Family intervention has become an important tool for social work practitioners. This entry provides a brief history of family intervention and important influences as well as a synopsis of current research. Although these interventions require more research to better understand the populations for whom they are most effective, the evidence supports their usefulness in addressing such issues as aggression, substance use, and depression, among others.
Functional Behavioral Assessment
Michelle Alvarez, Kimberly Zammitt, Laura Strunk, and Kevin Filter
A functional behavioral assessment (FBA) is a set of procedures that are used to assess and identify environmental conditions that predict and maintain behavior FBA is a means to determine the purpose of a person's behavior and the ways in which the behavior is reinforced in the person's environment. Underlying the functional assessment of behavior is the assumption that the way one behaves is functionally related to aspects of the environment. This relation is reliable, predictable, and observable, and can thus be assessed by an outside observer. The FBA entails the use of a series of methods to determine the variables that contextualize a behavior of interest. Contextual variables can include any aspect of the individual's environment and are usually separated temporally between those factors that occur before a behavior and those which occur after. The latter are termed consequences and the former are typically referred to as antecedents. Usually, the behaviors under study, especially in applied settings, are called target behaviors. Temporally, these factors are conceptualized in an ABC framework: antecedent, behavior, and consequence. The behavior of interest is the target of a subsequent intervention; the intervention is informed by the FBA and utilizes the understanding of the behavior's purpose. Antecedents are altered such that target behaviors are no longer prompted or motivated by environmental conditions, new socially acceptable behaviors are taught that can access the desired reinforcer and replace the target behavior, and reinforcers are altered to decrease access when the target behavior occurs and increase access when the replacement behavior occurs. FBAs are frequently used in schools to address problem behaviors. Problem behaviors occur with students in the school setting for many different reasons. Research has determined that the use of FBAs is useful in identifying environmental factors that predict and maintain problem behaviors. The use of FBAs in the school setting has proven to increase positive student outcomes. This article demonstrates how FBAs can be used effectively in different settings.
Group Work with School-Aged Children
Craig Winston LeCroy and Jenny McCullough Cosgrove
Research has shown groups are an efficient and effective modality for interventions with school-aged children. Psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic groups are frequently used to guide children in areas such as skills training, emotional regulation, violence prevention, and grief. There are key developmental questions to consider when working with children that take into consideration factors such as cognitive development and emotional maturity. Overall, groups can be an efficient and effective intervention in the school setting for use by school social workers.
HIV/AIDS: Children
Larry D. Icard, Jacqueline J. Lloyd, and Gisoo Barnes
HIV/AIDS has introduced an array of issues and needs for children, youth, and their families. Family-focused interventions have emerged as a viable strategy for researchers and practitioners seeking effective and appropriate responses for the prevention, treatment, and care of children, youth, and families affected by HIV/AIDS. This discussion provides an overview of the epidemiology of HIV infection among children and youth, and highlights common elements and trends in the development, implementation, and testing of family-focused interventions. The discussion concludes with a commentary on areas for future attention.
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David Hall: The 1937 Roanoke is one of the least rare, yet most popular silver commemoratives. There were 50,000 originally struck and they were to be sold at an issue price of $1.65. However, by 1937 the first wave of commemorative collecting fever had subsided and 21,000 Roanokes were returned to the Mint as unsold and were subsequently melted.
Today, the Roanoke is quite popular, probably due to the fact that it was a very "legitimate", historically important issue (commemorating the first settlers in Virginia and the birth of Virginia Dare) and the Roanoke is a beautiful design. In terms of rarity, the Roanoke is one of the more common silver commems in uncirculated grades, especially in Gem condition. It is in the same rarity class as the Elgin, Norfolk, Wisconsin, and York. It is more common than the Albany, Antietam, Gettysburg, and New Rochelle.
The typical Roankoe has highly lustrous, mark-free surfaces. The average grade is MS64 to MS66 and MS67's are fairly available. Roanokes come really nice!
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BREAKING NEWS: Multiple wrecks being worked in Saline County due to slick roads and bridges
Saline County emergency personnel are working multiple accidents with and without injuries due to slick roadways including every Interstate 30 overpass in the county, multiple wrecks on Arkansas 5 and Highway 67.
Parts of Arkansas 5 North near Miller Cove have been closed, along with the Military Road overpass at this time.
Temperatures have not reached freezing yet today but are expected to climb to 36 degrees. More winter weather is expected for tomorrow morning including freezing rain.


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Titan Dragonfly 4 Review
Titan Dragonfly 4 Introduction:
Titan started out in 1989 under the name of Sogic Computer Co., Ltd., and in 1992 the name was changed to Titan Computer Co., Ltd. Over the years it has built an impressive line of accessory coolers, CPU coolers, and fans. There is even an IP55-rated dust and waterproof fan! Titan has released two new coolers: the Dragonfly 3 and the Dragonfly 4. The Dragonfly 3 uses three heat pipes and a 90mm fan, while the Dragonfly 4 uses four heat pipes and a 120mm fan. Today we're reviewing the Dragonfly 4.
The CPU cooler is a critical piece of hardware. It has an important job to do, and while the stock cooler may be adequate for casual use, more rigorous demands generate more heat. And the cooler works hard to transfer that heat away from your CPU from the moment you hit the On button and the fans start spinning. Two characteristics that are common to large, bulky coolers are the weight and sheer size. They are typically heavy enough to really put a load on the motherboard, and the space that they occupy often covers RAM slots and makes access to fan headers and CPU power cables nearly impossible. But the Dragonfly may be able to push these issues to the side with its small size and light weight. We will see if a small cooler can get the job done.
Titan Dragonfly 4 Closer Look:
The box carries a blue and white color scheme, the front shows the front and back of the cooler, and of course there is a namesake dragonfly that has landed on top of the cooler. Below the graphics are some of the product highlights, including the 160W thermal capacity and the socket compatibility. The back side of the box shows the features in eight languages, and also has the specifications at the bottom. The right side of the box shows the features (slim, silent, and power saving) along with some nice pictures and graphics of the cooler. The English translations are a little hard to follow at first, but after you see the pictures, you can understand the intended meaning. The entire left side of the box shows a rather complete list of the socket coverage and further breaks down the sockets into no less than 60 CPU models.
The top of the box has the TITAN logo and Dragonfly 4 text in black, which stands out against the white background. Open the box and the Dragonfly 4 is firmly packed along with the hardware box, but there is no other internal packing around the fan or head sink - no formed foam nest or cardboard buffer. With no internal packing, it looks like it wouldn't take much rough handling or an external impact to damage the cooler, but it has arrived with no problems. After the Dragonfly 4 is pulled out of the box, you can see that there is a small cardboard cradle that fits around the base. This protects it and keeps the base from shifting around in the main box. It easily pops off.
The accessory bundle includes hardware to mount the Dragonfly 4 into all of the current sockets from AMD and Intel, including socket 2011; the fan mounting brackets; thermal paste; and two extra clips to add a second optional fan. The instruction set is printed on one side, and is mostly graphics, but it is easy to follow.


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Her Turn
"I love Bob dearly, but maybe marrying him wasn't the right thing to do," said Katie, 32, a marketing supervisor for a chain of nursing homes. I knew when I accepted his proposal that he might not be able to father a child, but I didn't realize just how devastating the reality of it would be. I don't know if I can accept going through life without children.
"We've been married only five months, but Bob and I have been dealing with infertility ever since our relationship became serious. We met two years ago at a friend's cookout. I was instantly attracted to Bob, and we had so much in common: We were raised in Irish-Catholic families in suburban Philadelphia; we were divorced; and we liked biking and camping. Within four months, we were madly in love.
"One night, Bob hesitantly told me he'd had a vasectomy during his first marriage. I assumed it was because he'd had two kids and didn't want more. This was a potential deal breaker, since I always wanted to be a mother someday.
"After college, I married Roger, my college boyfriend, but our marriage lasted only ten months. I spent most of my twenties concentrating on my career, taking for granted I'd eventually have children with Mr. Right.
"Except for his vasectomy, Bob was that man. So after three days of soul-searching, I told him bluntly: 'I want to have a family. If you're serious about marrying me, you'll have to get the vasectomy reversed.' Bob was stunned at first, but a few days later he said, 'I love you, and I'll do whatever it takes to have children with you.'
"As a result, we're drifting apart. Our conversations are impersonal, and we rarely laugh anymore. We're strapped for cash-IVF costs around $10,000, and we're maxing out our credit cards to pay for it-so we've stopped doing things we enjoy.
"My other relationships are suffering, too. Lately, I've been making excuses to go out when my stepson visits, because seeing him makes me sad. It's awkward being around friends who have kids, and I hate it when people ask, 'Why don't you just adopt?' That makes me feel as if it's somehow wrong to want a biological child when this other option is available.
"I told Bob I wanted to try IVF again, but only if we saw a marriage counselor, too. I hate feeling so bitter all the time. I don't want to lose my marriage — but I don't want to live with regrets the rest of my life, either."
His Turn
"I wouldn't blame Katie if she left me," said Bob, 46, a mechanical engineer. "It's my fault she had to suffer through those shots and surgeries. I feel guilty that my sterility is causing her so much pain, and I'm devastated that it's jeopardizing our relationship.
"Katie and I used to be candid about our feelings. No topic was taboo, not even our failed first marriages. Now, we haven't talked about our feelings in months. We should be discussing our other parenthood options, but I don't dare bring up the subject. Katie is so intent on getting pregnant that I'm afraid of upsetting her if I suggest adopting. But the truth is, I think adoption would be a good solution for us.
"From the start, I dreaded telling Katie about my vasectomy. I figured she would leave me — just like everyone else in my life has. I married my first wife four years after we first met in high school. We fought all the time about finances, child rearing — you name it. Then Denise said she didn't want any more children and demanded I get a vasectomy. At first I resisted, but she kept pressing and insisting that I would do it if I really cared about her. I finally gave in for the sake of our marriage, not thinking that I might regret it later on. A few years later, Denise cheated on me, and I filed for divorce.
"When I met Katie, I was ready for a serious relationship. She was everything I wanted in a woman: smart, warm, witty and beautiful. I'll never forget her disappointed expression when I told her I was sterile. I didn't hesitate to get the procedure reversed, and I was miserable when it failed.
"I'm glad we're trying the in-vitro process again. I can endure the cost and the emotional roller-coaster ride if it means we can be parents. I'm also grateful that Katie suggested counseling. She's the love of my life, and I'll do anything to save my marriage."
The Counselor's Turn
"Katie and Bob felt helpless, hopeless and cheated by life — emotions that are typical among the more than six million American couples who can't conceive a baby. As the American Society for Reproductive Medicine reports, infertility can trigger overwhelming feelings of loss. The decisions and expense of medical intervention can be daunting. It's no wonder, then, that marital dysfunction is both common and normal among infertile couples.
"Psychological symptoms are also typical: mild depression, persistent feelings of bitterness and anger, social isolation, feelings of pessimism and guilt.
"Shortly after they started therapy, the couple's second IVF cycle failed because Bob's sperm quality was too poor, so they tried insemination with donor sperm. After four unsuccessful attempts, Katie insisted on undergoing infertility tests herself.
"It turned out that she had endometriosis, which had caused scar tissue to block her fallopian tubes, preventing the eggs and sperm from passing through. This made it impossible for her to become pregnant through insemination, which involves assisting the fertilization in the tubes. Another IVF, using donor sperm, was their only option. But by then Katie had had enough of shots and procedures, and she wasn't sure she really wanted to bear another man's child. 'It's time for us to move on,' she said.
"Despite their ordeal, Katie and Bob remained in love and were determined to stay together. I was confident they could if they followed a multistep plan to heal and reconnect. First, I urged them to mourn openly.
"Infertility is like a death: Couples must go through the stages of grieving — including anger, denial and sorrow — before they can reach acceptance. By keeping their pain inside to avoid hurting each other, they'd become estranged emotionally.
"Katie and Bob were suffering in different ways. Katie needed to vent her anger at Bob for having had the vasectomy and at her doctor for not diagnosing her condition earlier. Bob needed to alleviate his guilt over his voluntary sterilization, his disappointment that the reversal had failed and his fear that his choices would cost him his marriage.
"I instructed them to remember each other's positive qualities and express their appreciation for those traits every day. Couples in crisis often become so focused on their problem that they forget why they fell in love. By sharing the things they enjoy about each other — Bob's gentle nature and sense of humor; Katie's intellect and outgoing personality — they began to distance themselves from all the negative emotions.
"I also urged them to have fun. Even though money was tight, they could still afford to rent videos, order take-out pizza, snuggle on the sofa, take long walks and ride their bikes — activities they'd enjoyed before infertility treatments consumed their lives.
"Katie and Bob hadn't been making love very often, either because they'd had to abstain during part of the IVF cycle or because the medication and Katie's weight gain had caused her desire to ebb. Cuddling, hugging and kissing at every opportunity went a long way toward reviving their intimacy. Once Katie was off the fertility drugs and started exercising, she lost twenty pounds, and now she frequently initiates sex.
"Next, the couple confronted their upbringings and how they influenced their feelings about infertility. Katie had grown up believing her mother's implied message that her self-worth was linked to her ability to bear children, and she felt she'd failed as a woman. I helped her understand that this attitude was only making her more unhappy, and reminded her that she was a worthwhile person with or without a baby. 'You can still become a parent through adoption if you want to,' I added. 'But not having children is an equally valid choice.'
"Meanwhile, Bob's childhood fear of abandonment had turned him into a classic people-pleaser, to the point where he sacrificed his own best interests and frustrated Katie by not speaking his mind. 'Be assertive,' I advised. 'Your wife will respect you for standing your ground.' Over time, Bob has become more outspoken, and he feels secure that Katie won't leave him if he disagrees with her over any given issue.
"I advised the couple to reach out to supportive friends. Katie and Bob had stopped socializing, and the isolation exacerbated their loneliness and despair. It was also vital that Katie renew her relationship with her stepson if she didn't want to alienate him forever. She went back to attending Brad's soccer games, watching TV with him and talking about school.
"Finally, I encouraged them to look into adoption. 'You don't have to make a snap decision,' I said. 'Just learn about the process and live with the idea for a while.' Bob was enthusiastic, but Katie was worried at how ambivalent she felt. I assured her that this was normal, and that couples can change their minds many times before reaching a decision. After several months, Katie made peace with her infertility and realized that she did want to adopt a child. Much to her delight, Bob scheduled interviews with adoption agencies and completed the paperwork. 'I feel relaxed knowing that every decision doesn't rest on my shoulders,' said Katie.
"Katie and Bob were ready to end counseling after eighteen months. Recently, they called to report good news: Their application to adopt a baby girl from Korea was approved, and they'll be bringing their daughter, whom they'll name Erica, home this summer. 'Bob and I are renovating the room that will become Erica's nursery,' said Katie. 'Soon I'll have everything I always wanted — a loving husband, a strong marriage and a child.'"
"Can This Marriage Be Saved?" is the most enduring women's magazine feature in the world. This month's case is based on interviews with clients and information from the files of Catherine Marshall Bean, M.F.T., a marital and family therapist in Philadelphia. The story told here is true, although names and other details have been changed to conceal identities.
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Car News
JD Power Survey: Lexus, GMC Have Best Dealer Service
- Lexus topped all brands with 862 points.
- GMC topped mass market brands at 819.
- The study examines satisfaction with dealer service.
Lexus, GMC, Cadillac and Jaguar are among the top performers in a new JD Power survey. The Customer Service Index Study looks at how satisfied customers are with dealership service during the first three years of ownership.
Based on responses from 91,000 owners and lessees of 2008-2012 vehicles, the survey is divided into two groups: luxury brands and mass market brands. Lexus topped the luxury brands chart, reaching an average score of 862 points out of a possible 1,000. Following closely behind were Cadillac, Jaguar and Acura, each of which scored above 850 points.
GMC scored the highest in the "mass market brand" category, with an average score of 819 points out of 1,000. MINI, Buick, Chevrolet and Volkswagen took home second through fifth places, respectively, with each brand scoring over 800 points.
Overall, the study found several important trends. For one, customers are generally happier about their dealership service experiences. This year's overall average of 797 points was 10 higher than the 2012 score, and nearly 30 points higher than the average number in 2011.
"The service experience has a profound impact on vehicle owners, not just where they take their vehicle the next time they need maintenance or repairs, but also on their next vehicle purchase," said Sutton. "Dealers know this, and most are taking the appropriate steps to ensure their customers have the best experience possible on both the sales and service sides of the store."
As expected, the jump in satisfaction corresponds to a decrease in the average cost of a service visit. The average cost of service in this year's survey was $118, compared to $125 in 2011. The average cost per visit is $198 for premium vehicles compared to $108 for brands in the "mass market" category.
According to the study, Land Rover was the most improved brand. It boosted its CSI score by 29 points to 825. Scion was the most improved mass-market brand, jumping 24 points to 776.
What it means to you: The latest JD Power survey shows that dealers are improving service to retain drivers and earn customers for life.


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India produces over 1/5th of bulk drug production in the world. However, the bulk drugs manufacturers are facing regulatory hurdles in many area. Currently, irrespective of pollution load, change in product mix have to be notified with Ministry of Environment and has to be approved by them. There are many cases, where there may be drop in pollution load because of change in product mix, but the company has to spend over 6 months to get approval. Besides, the effluent treated out of the company has to be mandatoriy treated again in Common Effluent Treatment plants of same standard. This increases cost and capital expenditure. In global export scenario, Chinese are proactive to tweak regulation to suit their interest, while India takes more time. No wonder, we import more than 60% of our bu
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Enal Drugs is planning an expansion programme of its plant in Wangapally in Yadagirigutta in Nalagonda district of Telangana. The project involves expanding manufacturing capacity of active pharmaceutical ingredients from 966 tpa to 1800 tpa. The project cost is estimated at Rs. 400 million. After expansion, the plant will produce Lansoprazole, Rabeprazole Sodium, Zalepon, Omeprazole and other anti ulcerative drug intermediates.
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Telangana government is ready to unveil a draft new policy on Pharma and Bulk Drug Sector. The state government has acquired 11,000 acres of land at Mucherla at the outskirts of Hyderabad . (roughly 70 kms away ) They are in the process of preparing a detailed project report (DPR) in coordination with the pharma industry and the pollution control board so that every ingredient required for the industry and environment safety is incorporated.
With the ?Make in India policy? of the government, the industry is expecting sops like tax breaks, weighted tax deduction at 150 per cent for R&D expenditure and availability of affordable land for the industry.
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Matilda + Baby's Shared Room
Name: Matilda, age 4, and baby girl (expected in November)
Location: Marietta, Georgia
Room size: 12' x 12'
We've talked before about white children's rooms with pops of color. Evidently, I'm not alone in my love of this aesthetic. I found Lesley on Pinterest while searching for inspiration for my own daughters' shared room.
Lesley has done an incredible job of creating a welcoming space (think Hyggelig again) that is fun enough for toddlers but will grow with her girls. We love all the details in this room, the artwork, the floating book shelves, the perfect harmony of vintage and modern. She also has a knack for knowing where to put her money in terms of the impact things will have in the space. Don't you agree?
What inspired this space, Lesley?
I really love the clean look of white walls with pops of color, so I really gravitated towards that vibe: kind of a Scandinavian feel with lots of vintage touches. We also love red, so we made that the accent color. I pinned and pinned when I was planning the room, so most of my inspiration can be found there.
What is your favorite piece or element?
I really love the rocking horse that my great grandfather made for my Mom.
What challenges did you face when creating a shared room for your daughter and baby?
I wanted the room to feel cohesive and uncluttered, so the biggest challenge was finding a place for everything. We had to Craigslist several of the bigger pieces we had to make room for the crib. We also did a complete overhaul on the closet to accomodate all of the kids' cute clothes! You can read more about that here.
What's your proudest DIY moment?
Other than the closet, I really love the floating book shelves, which were the easiest things ever. My husband used 6" and 8" l-brackets and then we arranged the books on top. That's it!
Do you have any advice for parents creating a room for their child?
Not to get too caught up in trends. I bought the ubiquitous "Keep Calm and Carry On" poster for Matilda's room and after a while I couldn't bear to see it anymore! Ha. Stick with what you love and take bits of inspiration from all over.
What do your friends say about the room?
I have really nice friends so I'm pretty sure they'd say they liked it no matter what!
Source List:
• Wall color: Linen White by Benjamin Moore
• Matilda's bed: Minnen bed from Ikea
• Matilda's bedding: Nypronos from Ikea
• Baby's crib: Sniglar from Ikea
• Rug: Anthropologie (no longer available)
• Bird Wall Cards by Eeboo: Seed Factory
• Frames: Target
• Striped table: vintage
• Rocking horse: vintage
• Dresser: Vintage
• Name bunting: Anthropologie (no longer available)
• Horse Dream Ring: Bla Bla
• Play Kitchen: Magic Cabin
• Love You Nightlight: Owly Shadow Puppets, Etsy
Thanks so much for having me!!
And thank you, Lesley, for sharing with us! For more, follow Lesley on her blog.
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My name is Jon Bova, an independent film maker located in Baltimore, Maryland. My sister is actually the one who recommended this site to me, to network with others of similar beliefs during research for my next film, which is a documentary about religion. I look forward to reading into the forums, and getting some nice information from you guys. Thank you! :)
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Will you post your movie on this site?
What are you researching right now?
Sorry about the delayed response, was in the process of moving, so it's been a while. When the movie is complete, I will do my best to at least send a link to the movie. Currently I am in the fund raising and research phase. From the way it looks now, it won't be for another year until I can begin filming. Right now, I am researching american cults, and less mainstream religions. I've actually just started a blog called "War on Atheism". It can be viewed at http://waronatheism.wordpress.com/ - There is really going to be the backbone to my film. I will be blogging almost every day on topics that will be featured in the film. I'll also be gathering comments from subscribers in my notes, to further research certain topics. Hopefully, through blogging, I'll interest at least a few people to invest in my film ;)
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In Microsoft Word 2010, you can insert many kinds of data charts and graphs, such as column charts, line graphs, pie charts, bar charts, area graphs, scatter graphs, stock charts, surface charts, doughnut charts, bubble graphs, and radar graphs.
Don't see the chart that you want in this article? For more information about the variety of graphs and charts you can use, see Available chart types.
Want to create an organization chart? For more information about how to create organization charts, see Identify which program to use to create an organization chart.
If Microsoft Excel 2010 isn't installed on your computer, you will not be able to take advantage of the advanced data charting capabilities in the Microsoft Office 2010. Instead, when you create a new data chart in Word 2010, Microsoft Graph opens.
On the Insert tab, in the Illustrations group, click Chart.
In the Insert Chart dialog box, click the arrows to scroll through the chart types.
Select the type of chart that you want and then click OK.
When you rest the mouse pointer over any chart type, a ScreenTip displays its name.
Tip: For more information on chart types, see Available chart types.
Edit the data in Excel 2010.
When you are finished editing your data, you can close Excel.
Sample data in an Excel worksheet
To get a good idea of what you can add to or change in your chart, under Chart Tools, click the Design, Layout, and Format tabs, and then explore the groups and options that are provided on each tab.
Note: If you don't see the Chart Tools, make sure that you click anywhere inside the chart to activate it.
You can also access design, layout, and formatting features that are available for specific chart elements (such as chart axes or the legend) by right-clicking those chart elements.
More information
To learn about the available chart types, see Available chart types.
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Do I need to have an appointment for lab tests?
No appointment is necessary; however, tests must be ordered by your provider. You can simply walk in to the office during lab hours to have our trained on-site staff to draw blood and collect samples for diagnostic tests. If you have questions about what tests are covered by your insurance plan, we recommend you check with your insurance company.


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#BBCtrending: What Jay Z said to Solange
US musician Jay Z and his sister-in-law Solange Knowles are trending worldwide after a video was posted online apparently showing them having a fight in a lift.
Hundreds of thousands are taking part in a global conversation online about #WhatJayZSaidToSolange after the footage was published to the US celebrity website TMZ.
The incident happened at The Standard Hotel in New York after the Met Gala party last week.
Anne-Marie Tomchak of #BBCtrending reports.
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Gone are the days where NFL tight ends mainly served as extra blockers who caught occasional short passes.
In today's complicated offenses, the tight end has become a bona fide receiving weapon.
That's why Notre Dame's Tyler Eifert is generally regarded as the best tight end prospect in the 2013 NFL Draft.
The 6-foot-5, 250-pound Mackey Award winner was a lethal receiving threat for the Irish in a season where he finished with 50 receptions for 685 yards.
He's turned heads for his athleticism and receiving abilities, and is the only tight end who's a lock for the first round.
Stanford's Zach Ertz was formerly considered the second-best tight end prospect in the draft. But over the last few weeks, San Diego State's Gavin Escobar has been climbing draft boards.
ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. has proclaimed Escobar one of the 10 biggest risers of this year's draft class.
"It's a tight end crazy league and outside of Tyler Eifert, nobody in the draft class has a better set of hands than Escobar," Kiper wrote in an ESPN Insider post. "He'll look like a power forward splitting the seam, and where I once saw a mid-round sleeper, I now see a safe bet for Round 2."
That's good news for Escobar, who was projected as a second or third round pick when he first decided to forgo his senior season at SDSU and come out early for the draft.
NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock has Escobar ranked as the third-best tight end in the draft, but rates him at the same level as Eifert and Ertz.
"On paper, Eifert, Ertz and Escobar are very similar body types: 6-foot-6, 250-pounds, plus or minus, all three of whom have excellent ball skills," Mayock said on a recent conference call with reporters. "On paper it looks like they are pretty similar."
The difference lies in their speed.
According to Mayock, Eifert is just a little faster than Ertz, while Ertz has better explosion than Escobar – who ran a 4.84 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, but improved with a 4.70 at his Pro Day.
Since Pro Day in March, Escobar has visited with the Eagles, Panthers, Browns and Chargers and worked out with the Eagles, Falcons and Raiders.
"With most of them, I met with all the offensive coaches and the tight end coaches," Escobar said. "You get a feel for the place and walk around, sometimes you watch some film with them."
Mayock projects that Escobar will likely go in the third round.
Thereafter, Cincinnati's Travis Kelce and Rice's Vance McDonald round out the list of top five tight ends in the draft.
Both guys played positions other than tight end in college, and will need to develop their positional skill set to distinguish themselves in the pros.
Kelce was a former quarterback who has only played one year at tight end. He's considered a raw prospect, but has superior blocking ability.
McDonald lined up mostly at slot receiver at Rice and has shown that he can catch the ball and get yards after the catch. But he'll have to learn to use his 6-foot-4, 267-pound frame more effectively in the NFL.


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Holiday Lights At Lake Compounce
America's oldest continuously-operating amusement park, Lake Compouce, in Bristol, opened its gates Friday evening Nov. 30 to invite the public to view the park covered in holiday lights for the first time. During it inaugural Holiday Lights Show the amusement park opened select children's rides, offered entertainment such as ice carving and story time with Mrs. Claus, and of course meetings with Old Saint Nick. And when the night became too frigid, families could head indoors for cookie and ginger bread house decorating or visit restaurants serving hot cocoa, egg nog, s'mores and baked goods. For more information about the Lake Compounce Holiday Light Show visit: lakecompounce.com/holidaylights
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Hello there butter-stick wielding gents, hope y'all have been having some fine time in Texas this summer. Hopefully better than mine at least given my saga of broken heart and a couple of broken rods.
But my luck was about to change and hopefully for the better. After the "No Bueno Striper Hunt @ Guad" heartbreak, my Striper research went into overdrive mode. For what it's worth I might've read through almost all of TPWD and a several other ones online on Striped Bass in Texas, the waters and tactics. This search finally led me to a decent stretch of wade-able water "relatively" close to Houston and hopefully snag this beast on fly.
It took me several attempts to get this place and to finally understand the water, layout, flies, and finally the tactics to get it close to the fish. Initially and always in the beginning I was striking the White and Yellow Bass, an occasional gar here there and one which broke my rod. One broken rod by the fish and one more broken rod by a muppet/me.
This put me out of action for a couple weeks, I'd like this to be reason instead of the Mrs. fuming at me when I mentioned rod and money in the same sentence delaying the timely acquisition of a new rod. Once the domestic cold war over semantics had thawed after substantial completion of house chores and accumulation of legendary brownie points, I was lucky enough to find a nice slightly used rod. Finally I was armed and dangerous, come to think of it I distinctly remember the Rambo-I theme playing the background, or very possibly I was going Striper crazy.
I was ready to hit the water and then I get a phone call from work to come over during the weekends for next couple of weekends straight. There goes the theme song and the time on water spiraling down the WC. This gave me more time to introspect on the curve ball universe likes to throw at you and I was hit straight in the gut, more than once in the same spot. Until one fine Monday afternoon when I managed to slip out of work early and peeled out of the parking lot leaving tracks from the work to home. Gathered everything I needed to fish with in one single swoop and managed to get myself on water faster than Trump's dishonorable discharge of Mucci!
Fast forward to couple of hours on water fighting overcast condition, getting a bite here and there but mostly WB, was a bit disheartening. The conditions were perfect for the big boys to come play and they did so by chasing Shad on the extreme end from where I was fishing. I was fighting headwinds and I was using a sinking line with a heavy dumbbell eyed fly. Nonetheless I kept trucking ahead and I made a cast of a lifetime, have you ever had a feeling when things just fell into their place perfectly? That cast I actually placed it on the dime, one word, beautiful. I am not a good caster, I am an average caster at best and especially when there is support from wind.
Then this happened.
Bam, I was stripping the line as fast as I could and then I thought I snagged a rock, until the line started peeling from my palm. And it kept on peeling and peeling and almost into the backing. This fish whatever this was was finding the opposite bank. Stood still for a couple of seconds and then started chasing at me, I was reeling in as fast as I could with all my might and millions of years worth of human evolution in dexterity. Then the line went limp, well I guess that's what happens when you're inexperienced at situation like this. I tried my best to keep the pressure and lost it when the fish was running towards me. When I was almost about to pick up the line again to inspect the broken leader/tippet, the line went tight again and again this thing took off like a freight train and held a seam for what seemed like an eternity. Peeling line a couple of times. At this point I thought that this was a catfish, I don't discriminate, with a fight this good the fish deserves pat on its back. After about 10 odd minutes of tug of war she finally succumbed. Lifting her mouth and to my excited and one track mind, looked like a Striper.
I was confused and taken aback on what was at the other end of the line, it was like a deer caught in a headlight kind of a moment. An older gentleman was next to me fishing and he offered to take pictures of this beauty as I was struggling to get my cellphone camera out and hold the fish at the same time. When it came to release the fish however, the older gentleman was shocked as to why I was doing that, it simply did not compute to him I guess. It looked like a female full of eggs to me and I did my best to revive her after ~7-8 secs above water pics and finally saw her snapping the powerful tail to find the depth of the river.
I don't think I can better this with my current setup and experience and I feel this was sheer luck more than anything else.
Here's to all chasing their dream and making things happen. May your reels scream like a banshee....
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Nice report and congratulations on the fish! Your description of the take was spot on and what I love the most about Striper fishing. Also, next time a fish is running at you ditch the reel and start stripping. You can take up line much faster stripping compared to most fly reels. Once the fish is under control you can get him back on the reel.
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@Zach, thanks man. Point noted, you make sense actually. Not sure why I didn't think of it. Hopefully I'll be in this situation again in the future and use your technique.
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Great Report!! Thanks for sharing and congrats on the amazing catch.
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Jillian Michaels is perhaps the most famous personal trainer in America. Her take-no-prisoners approach on NBC's "The Biggest Loser" and "Losing It With Jillian" has made her a household name in fitness and weight loss. She hosts about 1.6 million visitors a week on her website and a million followers on Twitter hang on her every tip.
In addition to having created a library of workout DVDs and video games, Michaels, 39, is the author of four best-selling books, including the most recent, "Slim for Life: My Insider Secrets to Simple, Fast, and Lasting Weight Loss" (Harmony, $25). In the book, she offers simple solutions to every diet and fitness challenge she has heard over her 20-year career.
We caught up with Michaels in advance of her Maximize Your Life Tour, which stops at San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts on April 12, to chat about fasting, motherhood and the perfect kettlebell swing.
QYou come out with a new health and fitness book almost every year. How is this one different?
AI wrote this new book to help answer every challenge I was hearing, from, "So, I'm going on a paleo diet" to, "How do you get to the gym every day?"
Are you kidding? I haven't been to the gym in two weeks. I wanted to write a book that said, "I know you're confused or strapped for cash or limited on motivation, and here's what you need to do." "Slim for Life" is my simplest approach to help educate people to lose the weight and keep it off.
QAs trends go, Gwyneth Paltrow's new gluten-free, sugar-free cookbook is getting a lot of buzz. What are your thoughts on this type of diet?
AIn a perfect world, it would be great. But I can't live like that. I can't imagine never having a scoop of ice cream again, or bite of brownie. You cannot go the rest of your life without sugar. Instead, you can pick versions that are healthy, like the Unreal Bars; they are chemical-free versions of the candy bars we grew up on with 50 percent less sugar.
As for going gluten-free, once you start on that path, the foods start getting less nutritious and more expensive and containing less fiber. Unless you have celiac disease, you don't need to be gluten-free.
QWhat about intermittent fasting? "The Fast Diet" has quickly become a best-seller since it came to the United States.
A Oh no, that's the stupidest thing I've ever heard. I never fast. I can't work or function when I don't eat, let alone work out. Is it safe? It depends on the person and their health issues. Before you do something so stupid, you should absolutely talk to your doctor.
QYou are certified as a kettlebell instructor. What's your advice for an optimal kettlebell swing?
AIt's in the hips. Your hips are navigating the movement instead of your shoulders. In order to get the momentum going, your tailbone should be tucked into your spine, and your hips should be popping up.
QHow did your philosophy on fitness and weight loss change when you became a mom?
AMy philosophy on fitness is the same. But the reality of what you can do to yield the results you want has changed. It's not easy to make all the healthy meals and go to the gym five days a week. My Utopian ideal is not possible for most. The results are going to be slower. If you give me four 30-minute slots a week, I'll make them count like an hour and a half each. That's what my new book is about.
QHow do you handle so many demands as a mom?
ALook, I'm not a young mom. I'm 39-year-old mom of a 1-year-old. When my son is 11, I'll be 50. He's going to need me on the surfboard and at the ski lesson. I want to be engaged and not on the sidelines. That's what motivates me.
QYou're coming to San Jose on April 12 for an interactive show. What can we expect?
AYou're going to come out of there eating right and working out better. I want people to believe in their ability to live their dreams, to believe in themselves and live the life they've always wanted.
QYou took two years off from "The Biggest Loser" to fight childhood obesity. What have you learned, and what is left to do?
AI don't want to come at this from a place of cynicism. But we have got to lead by example. As parents, we gotta walk the walk. If our kids see us eating well and exercising, they will too.
We take our kids to this organic cafe down the street when we're too tired to cook. We'll get my daughter the whole-wheat pasta with meat sauce and order the beet-and-goat-cheese salad for us. When she sees what we're eating, she pushes her pasta aside and says, "I want that." She wants what we're having.
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Associated Press: Speaker visits Israel for 60th anniversary events
JERUSALEM (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi led a bipartisan congressional delegation to Israel Friday to mark the 60th anniversary of Israel's founding.
The visit by the 13 lawmakers came as President Bush concluded his trip to the Jewish state to celebrate the occasion.
On Friday, the delegation toured the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum with the speaker of Israel's parliament, Dalia Itzik. Yad Vashem spokeswoman Estee Yaari said that Pelosi chose the memorial as her first stop because she wanted to 'see the ashes from which this great phoenix has sprung.'
Pelosi was 'quite moved' by the visit, asking repeatedly how the world could have let the Holocaust happen and saying it must never let it happen again, said a Pelosi spokesman, Brendan Daly. Six million Jews were murdered by the Nazis during World War II.
When laying a memorial wreath, the group remembered the late Democratic congressman from California, Tom Lantos, who was the only Holocaust survivor to serve in Congress.
The group's four-day visit will also include meetings with Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and other leaders. Pelosi will give a speech to Israel's parliament on Monday.
The delegation includes House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Republican Conference Chairman Adam Putnam.


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It's been a big year for Microsoft, with a number of exciting new releases and several very tough competing products entering the space. However, rather than a simple textual summary of the highlights, I decided to pull a video to go along with each of the eight major news items I picked.
Check out the eight news stories and videos I chose, and chime in on your own favorites in the comments or on Twitter @breinholz.
Windows 7 Sales Explode
While Windows 7 was actually launched in late 2009, I feel that it's appropriate to kick off a 2010 review with Microsoft's latest OS, which has gotten millions of personal and business users once again excited about Windows. To demonstrate just how big the launch was, below is a video of Steve Ballmer on the Today Show introducing the new OS.
Related: Windows 7: 300 Million Units Expected in CY 2010
Bing and Yahoo! Combine
Fed up with Google's near monopoly on search, Microsoft launched Bing, a brand new search engine (or decision engine, depending on semantics) to recapture market share. After a meaty marketing campaign, Bing managed to gain some headway, but still falls far behind Google thus far. One of the biggest stories in the search industry for 2010 was the Microsoft/Yahoo! deal, which more than doubled the number of users using Bing's engine.
iPad Hits 1 Million in 1 Month
Love it or hate it, one of the defining events of 2010 was the launch of Apple's iPad. Apple sold a million iPads within one month, and redefined tablet PCs as we know them. Since then, we've seen several competitors come out, including more high-profile devices such as the Dell Streak and the Samsung Galaxy.
I couldn't find a good Ballmer video on the iPad, so I grabbed this hilarious parody video instead.
Related: Tablet and Phone Updates for Fall 2010
Android Surpasses Windows Mobile, KIN Fails
The larger part of 2010 has not been good for Microsoft where mobile is concerned. First we had Android overtake Windows Mobile in market share, and then we saw the KIN come and go in just a few months.
For this video, I have to fall back on the widely-criticized and confusing KIN television ad.
Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010
The launch of Office 2010 marked a number of improvements, the most significant of which are likely the enhanced Ribbon UI and steps to make the programs more collaborative (such as the addition of coauthoring), which was likely in line with the release of Office 365 (we'll get there shortly). SharePoint 2010 also sports a number of new features to make collaboration more seamless. The below video provides insight into Microsoft's overarching strategy with Office.
Related: Top 10 New Features in Office 2010
Related: Top 10 New Features in SharePoint 2010
Battle for Cloud Dominance Heats Up
You have to give credit where it's due: Microsoft has been talking about the cloud before the cloud was cool. There have been some landmark launches in 2010, the most notable being Office 365, Microsoft's hosted version of Office (and key Google Apps competitor). Probably the best thing about Office 365 is cost: $6 per user per month, in contrast to the $500 desktop version. Despite growing murmurs that open-source and low-cost competitors will overtake the Office behemoth, there's still little sign that Office's dominance is waning.
Microsoft Launches Xbox 360 Kinect
While it's a very consumer-oriented product, I'd be remiss not to mention Microsoft's Xbox 360 Kinect, which marks an interesting new innovation in video gaming with a controller-free system. The Kinect has had a strong initial release but time will tell if it can unseat Nintendo's Wii. Additionally, some people have already started testing the Kinect in a variety of other uses, such as animated shadow puppets.
Related: A Random Assortment Of Kinect Injury Fail Videos (the below video being the most famous of these)
Windows Phone 7
Windows Phone 7 is probably one of the biggest unknowns in Microsoft's 2010 portfolio. Details about the new mobile OS's sales figures are still scarce, though many are taking Microsoft's tight-lipped attitude as an omission of defeat. I think it's a bit soon to say, though I'll be surprised if Windows Phone 7 captures the same momentum that Android has this year.
Related: Windows Phone 7: Too Big to Fail?


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One of my personal favorite prospects will be highlighted in today's installment of the prospect countdown. I'll give you a hint; he plays a position that starts with "C" and ends with an "R." In addition to another backstop with a bright future, we'll look at a 2012 draft pick who grew up in Alaska and is trying to buck the trend and play professional baseball, a player who missed all of 2012 due to injury, another power righthanded reliever and a 3B-turned-OF who has one of the prettiest swings in the entire organization, non-Chisenhall division.
25. Dylan Baker, SP
Height/Weight: 6-2/215 lbs
Bats/Throws: Right/Right
Acquired: 5th round pick in the 2012 draft
2012 Stats: 0-1 with a 4.12 ERA, 30 K and 15 BB in 24 IP for Rookie Arizona
Scouting Report: Baker was drafted in the 5th round in last year's draft out of Western Nevada College. With Western Nevada his 2nd year, Baker went 13-0 with a 1.91 ERA, striking out 126 in 84 2/3 IP. For his efforts in college, Baker was named as the Senic West Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Year. He grew up in the baseball hotbed of Juneau, Alaska, and led his high school team to a pair of state titles. He signed early enough to get some time with the Rookie League Arizona Indians, starting eight games and striking out 11.2 batters per 9 innings pitched. Baker's favorite baseball movie growing up was Major League, so he and the Indians seem meant to be.
Coming out of college last year, Baker was seen as one of the top junior college arms available. He's a big, strong kid with above-average velocity with a fastball that sits consistently between 91-94 MPH and has touched 97. He throws from high, over the top arm angle and the pitch has nice plane and sink. His best secondary offering is a hammer 12-6 curveball that really falls of the table as it comes in on hitters. In addition to the curve, he throws a changeup that still needs work but has flashed plus with excellent fade down and away from righthanded hitters. If the change can become more consistent, Baker will have a much better chance to stick in the starting rotation long-term. If not, then he's likely headed to the bullpen as a power two-pitch reliever.
Baker is one of very few baseball players to come out of Alaska, and he actually walked on to his junior college baseball team in 2011. Going from a JuCo walk-on to a 5th round draft pick in a single season is pretty remarkable, and shows how hard Baker is willing to work to get to the next level. Some experts had him getting drafted as early as the 2nd round, so the Indians were happy to have an opportunity to select him as late as they did last year. He should start out 2013 in the Lake County rotation, so Northeast Ohio fans will have an opportunity to get an up close and personal look at the powerful righthander.
Glass half-full: A solid #3 starter in a major league rotation
Glass half-empty: A 2-pitch power reliever
24. Austin Adams, SP
Height/Weight: 5-11/185
Acquired: 5th round pick in the 2009 draft
2012 Stats: DNP
Scouting Report: Adams ranked as the #4 prospect on this list last season, but suffered a shoulder injury and was unable to pitch in 2012. Prior to the injury, Adams had a triple-digit arm, touching 100 MPH when he really reached back for something extra. His fastball sat comfortable in the mid-90's, as well as a plus slider, a curveball and a changeup. He had a starter's arsenal, and when he was commanding his fastball and not walking hitters he looked like a potential #2 starter in a major league rotation.
Adams had shoulder surgery last spring, and wasn't able to throw a single competitive pitch in 2012. He has worked hard to rehab and come back from the injury, but shoulder injuries are particularly tough to predict. If Adams had Tommy John surgery, I'd be much more comfortable with his potential in 2013 and down the road. But shoulder injuries have a lower track record of success than the more tried and true TJ surgery. Adams is doing everything he can to work his way back to health, but sometimes things are just beyond a players control.
Adams is an excellent athlete, having played shortstop in addition to pitching while he was playing for NAIA Faulkner College. He uses his lower half well to generate velocity, so hopefully he can use his legs to take some of the stress off of his shoulder. If Adams is back to his old self, he's a top-10 prospect in the organization with a chance to pitch in the Indians rotation. If not, hopefully he can at least salvage a role in the bullpen. I really have no idea what to expect out of Adams this season, so this ranking is more of a guess than anything else. Hopefully he can overcome the shoulder injury and his velocity can bounce back to pre-2012 levels.
Glass half-full: Adams overcomes the injury and pitches in a major league rotation
Glass half-empty: The injury saps Adams of his velocity and he's unable to make it to The Show
23. Shawn Armstrong, RP
Height/Weight: 6-2/210 lbs
Acquired: 18th round pick in the 2011 draft
2012 Stats: 2-3, 4 saves with a 1.60 ERA, 78 K and 37 BB in 67 2/3 IP between Lake County, Carolina and Akron
Scouting Report: Armstrong only threw two innings in 2011, striking out a pair and allowing one hit in 2 IP for the Mahoning Valley Scrappers. The Indians started the power righthander in Lake County last year, but that was a brief stop as he made a pair of scoreless appearances, striking out 4 in 3 2/3 IP. Armstrong spent most of 2012 terrorizing Carolina League hitters, as he made 26 appearances with the Mudcats. In 43 2/3 IP with Carolina, he posted a 2.06 ERA and recorded 52 K while walking 23. Promoted to the AA Akron Aeros for the stretch run to the playoffs, Armstrong somehow got better, going 1-0 with 3 saves while putting up a miniscule 0.89 ERA in 20 1/3 IP for the Eastern League Champion Aeros. Oh, and in 69 2/3 career innings pitched, Armstrong has yet to allow a single HR. Impressed yet?
Armstrong's arsenal is simple but effective. He sets up hitters with his fastball, a plus offering that sits consistently in the mid-90's. Once he has hitters thinking fastball, he puts them away with his plus slider, a wipeout pitch with outstanding late life that can really make righthanded hitters look silly. He's a true power reliever who doesn't mess around; he goes right after hitters with his best stuff and if they hit it, they hit it. More often than not though, the opposing batters slink back to the dugout in failure, hoping that by their next turn at the dish Armstrong has been replaced by someone else on the bump.
Armstrong is a good athlete and has smooth, easily repeatable mechanics. When he's locating his fastball well, Armstrong is next to impossible to hit. The Indians sent him to the elite Arizona Fall League following the 2012 season, and while he didn't get a lot of work he was effective when he did pitch. In 5 appearances, Armstrong allowed just two hits and no runs in 5 2/3 innings of work, walking 4 and striking out 3. He should begin the 2013 season in either Akron or Columbus, and has himself set up for a shot at the Indians bullpen as early as this season. He has the stuff to be a closer down the road, and at the very least should be a backend reliever in a major league bullpen.
Glass half-full: A power backend reliever
Glass half-empty: It's tough to envision a world in which Armstrong isn't a power backend reliever
22. Jordan Smith, OF
Height/Weight: 6-4/205 lbs
Bats/Throws: Left/Right
Acquired: 9th round pick in the 2011 draft
2012 Stats: .316/.367/.453 with 9 HR and 74 RBI in 116 games for Lake County
Scouting Report: Smith was selected in the 9th round of the 2011 draft out of Division II St. Cloud State in St. Cloud, Minnesota. There aren't many Division II players drafted in the top-10 rounds of the MLB draft, and even fewer played their college ball in Minnesota. But Smith's bat is special, so he's an exception to that rule. He signed quickly and had an impressive debut in 2011 with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, hitting an even .300 and putting up a .794 OPS in his first season as a professional. Smith followed that up with an even better 2012, finishing 2nd in the pitcher-friendly Midwest League in hitting, 6th in RBI and 9th in the league in OPS.
Smith has a pretty, smooth swing from the left side of the plate, not unlike Indians 3B Lonnie Chisenhall. It's a level, line-drive swing that doesn't put a lot of backspin on the ball but provides gap power for Smith. He has the size and frame to put on some additional bulk, which should help turn some of those doubles into HR down the road. Smith struggled against lefties in 2012, but was much better last season. He hit .317/.365/.478 with 8 HR in 360 AB against righties and .315/.375/.370 with 1 HR in 108 AB against southpaws. While it would be nice to see some more power against same-siders, the overall line is extremely encouraging and shows a lot of growth in one offseason for the young OF.
When he was drafted, Smith was primarily a third baseman. After appearing in 45 games at the hot corner and just 19 in the OF in 2011, Smith was converted to a full-time OF in 2012. Every game Smith played in the field last year was in RF, and in 96 games there he committed 3 errors and recorded 6 outfield assists. Smith has a strong arm and is an average runner, so with additional repetitions he should be able to handle RF just fine. Transitioning from the infield to the outfield isn't quite as smooth as some would make it out to be, but Smith is a good athlete and should be able to make the move.
Smith is a fun guy to watch hit, as even though he's not pounding balls over the fence in BP his swing really is a thing of beauty. He has a smooth, clean path to the ball and consistently drills line drives all over the ballpark. I saw him hit a HR in Lake County last year and I doubt the ball ever got more than 20 feet off the ground; it was just a perfectly hit line-drive that didn't come down until it was over the fence. Smith will likely be the everyday RF for the Carolina Mudcats this season, and it will be interesting to see if he's been able to add strength to his frame over the offseason and if he can start turning some of those doubles into HR's. If so, he's got a chance to make a big leap as a prospect this year.
Glass half-full: A .290/.380/.480 RF with 20-25 HR per season
Glass half-empty: A .280/.360/.430 RF with 10-15 HR per season; more of a 4th OF
21. Eric Haase, C
Height/Weight: 5-10/180 lbs
Acquired: 7th round pick in the 2011 draft
2012 Stats: .263/.298/.474 with 3 HR and 22 RBI in 31 games between Rookie Arizona and Mahoning Valley
Scouting Report: This is probably a lot higher than most of the experts are going to have Haase, but I don't care. I was able to see quite a bit of the young catcher last year in Goodyear, and came away extremely impressed. Haase was a 7th round pick out of a Michigan high school in the 2011 draft, and the Indians ponied up with a $580,000 bonus to sign him away from his college of choice. What college was Haase, who was awarded the title of "Mr. Baseball" in Michigan his senior year, committed to attend? None other than The Ohio State University, of course.
Haase has above-average raw tools across the board. With the bat, he's got a plus hit tool and plus raw power. His senior year in high school, his team had graduated most of the star players that propelled them to a state championship in Haase's junior year, so he was by far the best player on the team as a senior. Teams consistently pitched around Haase, so he took that as an opportunity to learn to be a better opposite-field hitter. Whatever the reason, it worked, as I saw Haase pound several balls off of and over the RF fence in batting practice last year in Spring Training. He's got a simple, smooth swing that keeps the bat in the hitting zone as long as possible. In addition to the opposite field power, he has extremely quick wrists that afford him the opportunity to turn on inside fastballs with ease. Haase really can hit the ball wherever it is pitched, a skill not typically associated with players of his experience level.
Behind the plate, Haase has a cannon arm and quick actions. He pitched in high school, and his fastball was clocked in the mid-90's so arm strength will not be an issue for him behind the dish. He moves well and does a nice job blocking pitches in the dirt. He has all of the tools to be an above-average catcher defensively, and just needs more repetitions and experience handling a professional pitching staff.
Haase actually hit leadoff for his high school team his senior year, and is an above-average runner. For a catcher, he has downright blinding speed. Not sure how long that will last with all of the stress on his lower body that will occur behind the plate, but for now at least his legs are good for his 5th above-average tool.
Haase is a tireless worker behind the plate and a natural leader. He's a friendly kid who is a pleasure to talk to, and has all of the intangibles you'd look for in a catcher. Carolina Mudcats manager and minor league catching coordinator Dave Wallace had nothing but great things to say about Haase last year when I spoke with him, and that's always a great sign for a young player. Haase put up an .826 OPS with 3 HR and 22 RBI for the Rookie League Indians last year, and went 1-12 in a brief 3-game audition with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers at the end of the season. It will be interesting to see where the Indians start the 20-year old backstop this year, as I think he's ready for his full-season debut in Lake County but they may hold him out until the NYPL starts up in June. Either way, Haase has a bright future in the organization despite being somewhat of an under-the-radar player so far in his brief career.
Glass half-full: A 5-tool catcher, which is pretty darn rare
Glass half-empty: Long way to go between the Scrappers and the Indians
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TACO Aids City Hit by Fertilizer Plant Explosion
August 1, 2013 by RVBusiness Comments Off on TACO Aids City Hit by Fertilizer Plant Explosion
The Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) is providing the city of West, Texas, with a free quarter page display ad in the association's 2014 RV Travel & Camping Guide to Texas.
"We wanted to do something to help the city of West as they try to rebuild from the devastating fertilizer plant explosion that took place last spring," Brian Schaeffer, TACO executive director and CEO, stated in a news release.
The April 17 blast killed 15 and injured 200, while also damaging local water and sewer systems. Gov. Rick Perry has said the city sustained more than $35 million in damage. The city of West had been under a boil water order until mid-July.
Schaeffer said the free exposure on the 2014 RV Travel & Camping Guide to Texas will help West as it tries to rebuild. TACO produces 250,000 copies of the free, four-color glossy magazine each year. The guide lists more than 350 campgrounds and RV resorts in Texas and surrounding states. An interactive version of the state guide is available at http://texascampgrounds.com/freeguide/interactiveguide1.
The directory is broken up into seven sections, each representing a distinct region of Texas. Locator maps are provided at the beginning of each section, with numbered listings of the campgrounds for each region. Campgrounds are also alpha-indexed by city and park name.
Each campground listing includes a grid that lists the park's facilities, services and amenities as well as driving directions, a miniature locator map and many parks have panoramic photos showing off what campers can experience. The directory also features a Texas Saver Card, which provides a 10% discount at participating parks.
The directory also includes a separate section listing campgrounds with cabin and cottage rentals as well as a listing of park model manufacturers. Schaeffer said almost 25% of Texas campgrounds have cabin or cottage rentals. Many of the parks that offer cabin and cottage rentals also have sites for lease or for sale to park model owners. To get more rental information visit www.TexasCabinRentals.net.
For more information about the directory or camping in Texas call Brian Schaeffer at (817) 307-0129 or visit www.TexasCampgrounds.com.


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Mount Evans Field Station
The Mt. Evans Field Station is owned by the University of Denver and operated under a special use permit from the Arapaho National Forest of the U.S. Forest Service. The facility is available year-round to academic groups and individual researchers with interests in the geology or ecology of the Colorado Front Range. The facility, location and setting are ideal for small (10- to 30-person) academic groups that seek a rustic, natural and affordable setting to serve as a base camp for accessing the diverse natural features of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. This would include summer geology field camps or ecology field courses from academic institutions within or outside Colorado. Facilities may be reserved by the day or week and accommodate only one user group at a time.
Ecologically, the elevation gradient from Denver to Echo Lake traverses a diverse mosaic of mature and disturbance communities ranging from grasslands and foothills on the western edge of the Denver Basin to the montane and subalpine ecosystems of higher elevations in less than 50 km of road travel. In addition, the station rests on the northwest flank of the Bear Creek Watershed and Mt. Evans Wilderness Area, a natural outdoor laboratory of some 30K ha that overlooks the Denver Metropolitan Area and includes nearly 100 km of access trails to a diversity of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The Mt. Goliath Research Natural Area near tree line at 3500 m features an old-growth stand of bristlecone pine and excellent examples of krummholz (elf-wood). The Mt. Evans alpine rises nearly 1000 m above tree line and offers exceptional ungulate viewing (deer, elk, mountain goats, big-horned sheep), birding (including white-tailed ptarmigan, black-capped rosy finch), and botanizing.


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This weekend millions will pack into houses across the nation for a bevy of Super Bowl parties. But don't let the festivities blow your New Year's diet resolution by gorging at the gathering.
Women's Health magazine contributing editor Lisa Drayer offers suggestions on which treats are least likely to wreck your progress and which have more calories than you imagine, like a serving of six to eight nachos equal 592 calories and 36 grams of fat.
Winging It
There are many food offenders on Super Bowl Sunday, but one of the worst is Buffalo wings. One beer coupled with one serving of about seven Buffalo wings adds up to 908 calories. And that's before the game even begins.
You want to choose a light beer which, has about 50 fewer calories than a regular 12-ounce beer, which has around 145 calories. If you have multiple beers, you can see how that savings can really add up.
Slicing Pizza's Calories
A lot of people order delivery from fast food eateries, including pizza delivery. If you choose two large slices with the traditional hand-tossed crust, you're eating about 580 calories, 25 grams of fat with nine grams of saturated fat.
Remember, saturated fat is the harmful fat. If you simply swap out the hand-tossed crust for the thin crust, skip the pepperoni and add vegetables, you will save a third of the calories. You'll also save two grams of saturated fat.
So, you still can enjoy pizza on Super Bowl Sunday, but you'll consume one-third fewer calories by choosing thin crust with vegetables instead of a fatty topping. Two slices of crunchy, thin crust veggie pizza only has 280 calories.
Chips and Dips
First, you want to look for baked chips or fat free chips. Twenty chips of Lays Light Fat-Free potato chips are only 75 calories. If you compare that to a full-fat version, you're talking half the calories and that's not even for double the chips.
Also, when you're thinking about dips, you want to think about using low-fat or fat-free ingredients, like fat-free sour cream or even a low-fat yogurt in your dip instead of mayonnaise or full-fat sour cream.
You'll save about half the calories doing that. Also, pretzels are always a good option. Ten pretzels will cost you 100 calories and they are always very low in fat.
Air pop popcorn also is a good get. It's only 15 calories for one cup popped. If you're a volume eater — mindlessly nibbling while watching the Super Bowl — air-popped popcorn is a good option because you can eat a lot without taking in a lot of calories.
The Skins
A typical restaurant-sized portion of potato skins can be pretty caloric. Three wedges will add up to about 250 calories. If you make sweet potato fries, you can double the portion for more than 100 fewer calories.
Lisa's Grilled Sweet Potato Fries
Nonstick cooking spray
1.5 pounds sweet potatoes, scrubbed
1 teaspoon olive oil
¾ cup kosher salt
¼ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
Preheat a nonstick grill pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray over medium heat. Cut the potatoes into thick wedges (each one should weigh about an ounce and you should have about 24) and toss in a bowl with the oil, salt, and hot red pepper. Place on the grill and cover with the lid of a pot or aluminum foil. Cook for 8-10 minutes on each side or until tender. Yield: 4 servings (about 6 potato wedges each)
Recipe courtesy of Lisa Drayer, author of "The Beauty Diet" -- McGraw-Hill 2008.


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C. Everett Koop (1916-2013) was an American pediatric surgeon who during a forty-year medical career pioneered important improvements in the surgical treatment of children. As U.S. Surgeon General from 1981 to 1989, he turned the office into an authoritative platform from which to educate the nation on major public health concerns including smoking, violence, and, most urgently, AIDS. The National Library of Medicine is the repository for the C. Everett Koop Papers, which range from 1933 to 2005. The collection contains speeches, reminiscences, photographs, correspondence, lecture notes, published articles and editorials, political cartoons, and audiovisual recordings.
As part of its Profiles in Science project, the National Library of Medicine is digitizing and making available over the World Wide Web a selection of the C. Everett Koop Papers, for use by educators and researchers. This Web site provides access to the portions of the C. Everett Koop Papers that are now publicly available. Individuals interested in conducting research in the C. Everett Koop Papers are invited to contact the National Library of Medicine.
This online Exhibit is designed to introduce you to the various phases of Koop's scientific career and professional life. It is divided into sections that focus on Koop's life and major scientific contributions to public health. We suggest that new visitors begin with this exhibit, which includes a small selection of documents and visuals, organized within these sections. Each section begins with a "Background Narrative," which leads to "Documents" and "Visuals."
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SupaEZ wrote:For those who missed this epic vantage point...video....he it is againUKSurf wrote:latino wrote:
SupaEZ wrote:For those who missed this epic vantage point...video....he it is againUKSurf wrote:latino wrote:
I could be wrong but it looks like you've searched, downloaded, renamed and uploaded dozens of photos to try and make yourself look amusing (it didn't work btw). I started following this thread because it was genuinely interesting at first but now it's become boring and unamusing with a handful of the same posters making themselves look childish, inarticulate and obsessive. You are as bad as your arch nemesis Supa.Oldnbroken wrote:James- Review the answer I gave you ten days ago when you asked the same question and made the same observation.JamesVegas wrote:Oldnbroken. You really don't like it when someone says anything negative about Epic do you! It's just a kite brand dude.
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This weekend I worked on putting together a lapbook to go with our upcoming studies for the book The Rag Coat by Lauren Mills. I'm quite pleased with my efforts, and hopefully that doesn't sound overly prideful! It's a nice feeling when you work on something and you're really happy with the outcome of it. While I'm usually content with the lapbooks I make sometimes one comes along where you'd like to scrap it and start all over again.
Note: I forgot to include the Australian coal for kids link! The information there is what the coal booklets were based on. You can find the link here.


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Cosmopolitan Pittsburgh - 7/17/09
Cosmopolitan Pittsburgh kicked off a 25-week celebration for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's silver anniversary. The stellar event took place at the Byham Theater with a celestial atmosphere designed by event architect and artist Thommy Conroy. The Cultural District's finest restaurants, including the Backstage Bar, Bossa Nova, Café Zao, Seviche, and Sonoma Grille, provided fare, sweet desserts, and unique cocktails for more than 750 guests. Cosmic readings piqued attendees' interest, as did dancing by sounds spun by DJ Edgar Um. But the most spectacular part of the evening? The $45,000 raised for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Photography by Megan WylieRead More
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