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RIT Collaborates with IBM on Genomic Research
New doors to genetic understanding will open at a remarkable rate in the near future, thanks to upcoming applied research in the field of bioinformatics, say university and industry experts. Ahead of the curve, Rochester Institute of Technology and IBM have launched a collaboration based on RIT bioinformatics expertise and IBM's scientific computer leadership. Toward that end—with the help of an award from IBM's Shared University Research (SUR) program—RIT is constructing an IBM eServer xSeries Linux Cluster to support a high-performance computing environment for genomic research and development.
RIT's new laboratory for Evolutionary and Comparative Genomics will collaborate with the IBM Research Computational Biology Center, beginning with use of IBM's software tools in RIT applications. This allows RIT to deepen research across departments, from information technology to biomedical science, and partner with medical universities and industry, while using and advancing the capabilities of the software.
"RIT is comparing genomes between organisms, and IBM has programs to make that process more efficient," says Gary Skuse, director of bioinformatics in RIT's Department of Biological Sciences. "We're extremely excited about all the overlaps we see in their research and our applications."
Potential and ongoing projects that will benefit from the IBM partnership are:
"Continued growth of the partnership we have developed with IBM is enabling RIT to participate in cutting edge bioinformatics research," says Donald Boyd, RIT associate provost for outreach programs. "Collaborations are in place not only among researchers in various departments within RIT, but also with our colleagues at the University of Rochester Medical Center. IBM's support for this work will undoubtedly ensure that it is fruitful."
The IBM/RIT collaboration will lead to:
"IBM, through its Life Sciences business unit, is pleased to sponsor RIT through the Shared University Research Program," says Susan Puglia, IBM vice president of eServer Design. "Our direction in high-performance computing and in developing the tools for advanced bioinformatics is well aligned with RIT's innovative education and research programs in comparative genomics. Establishing this laboratory represents a major step in our collaboration with RIT to advance the science of bioinformatics and the preparation of the future bioinformatics workforce."
IBM's Shared University Research (SUR) program awards computing equipment (servers, storage systems, personal computing products, etc.) to colleges, universities and institutions of higher education around the world to facilitate research projects in areas of mutual interest, including: Life Sciences, Grid Computing, Autonomic Computing and Deep Computing. The SUR awards also support the advancement of university projects by connecting top researchers in academia with IBM Research personnel, along with representatives from product-development and solution-provider communities. IBM awards approximately 40 SUR grants per year worldwide. Recipients include Oxford, University of Queensland (Australia), University of Edinburgh (Scotland), Purdue and Indiana University.
RIT President Albert Simone emphasizes the growth of partnerships in biological research. "This collaborative environment extends RIT's tradition of a leading institution working with industry and partnering with key universities in applied research. The IBM project will utilize the expertise of faculty in our departments of Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering and Imaging Arts and Sciences, among others."
RIT's bioinformatics program is part of the university's First in Class Initiative. FIC builds collaboration between industry and government to advance education, research and student success at RIT.
Relatedly, RIT's just-launched Center for Biotechnology Education and Training (CBET) is a national model for comprehensive academic and career-training programs in biotechnology. CBET, dedicated to workforce and community education, conducts on- and off-campus training.
About Rochester Institute of Technology Internationally recognized as a leader in imaging, technology, fine and applied arts, and education of the deaf, Rochester Institute of Technology enrolls more than 15,000 full- and part-time students in more than 250 career-oriented and professional programs.
RIT's biotechnology and bioinformatics departments in the College of Science offer bachelor's and master's degrees, ranking among the university's lead programs, www.rit.edu/~670www/index_flash.html. The biotechnology program, begun in 1983, offers the nation's first bachelor of science in this field. It continues to be used as a model for institutions throughout the United States.
RIT launched the uniquely comprehensive B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences in 2001, www.rit.edu/~gccis/, enrolling more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students in information technology, computer science, and software engineering.
The computing college is home to the university's Laboratory for Applied Computing (LAC), which partners with industry to develop innovative applications in emerging information technologies. LAC houses the laboratory for Evolutionary and Comparative Genomics.
For the past decade, U.S. News and World Report has ranked RIT as one of the nation's leading comprehensive universities. RIT is also included in Yahoo's Top 100 Wired Universities (RIT has an internal switched 100mbs network fabric combined with a growing network of wireless access points), Fisk's Guide to America's Best Colleges, as well as Barron's Best Buys in Education.
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Jessica Simpson Launching Maternity Clothing Line This Fall
Jessica Simpson was pregnant for what felt like forevs, finally birthing daughter Maxwell Drew on May 1. One thing was constant during Simpson's gestation period and that was the fact that she was stylish (remember the blue snakeskin dress she wore to the baby shower?) and in heels for most of it. That's what inspired Simpson to create a maternity clothing line this fall. Now every expectant mama with a sense of style can follow J Simps' lead!
Simpson's fashion empire reportedly rakes in a cool billion – yes, we said billion with a "b," which is likely why she sold off the first photos of Max for a measly $800,000 — and this new arm of said empire should keep the receipts and profits coming in. This line is the 24th product classification under the Jessica Simpson Collection umbrella. She offers shoes, handbags, clothing, tween items, fragrances and more. No wonder music is simmering on the backburner. She's making bank off her apparel brand.
According to a press release, Simpson's maternity wear will have a vintage '70s feel, consisting of "breezy, everyday pieces" designed expressly for the modern mom-to-be who doesn't want to sacrifice form for function.
Simpson went into the project hoping to strike a balance between comfort and style, and mixed patterns and textures to maintain a cool, relaxed vibe. Denim in a variety of washes, leggings, print tops, flowing maxis and form-fitting jersey knit dresses are casual and comfy. Jackets, blazers and chunky sweaters are also being offered for moms requiring a bit more of a pro look.
"I'm so excited to partner with Destination Maternity to design a collection of fashionable styles that make you look and feel great!" Simpson said. "You want to wear clothes that are flattering to your baby bump; you want to show your bump off."
Jessica Simpson Maternity will land at 700 retail locations, among them Motherhood Maternity, Destination Maternity and Macy's. The lowest price point is $36. Now expectant mommies can dress up and show off their bump, Simpson-style.


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Small Portion of Downtown Minneapolis Still Closed
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A small portion of downtown Minneapolis remains closed to traffic after a major water main break sent 14 million gallons of water gushing into city streets.
An area near the Hennepin Ave. bridge was closed Friday. Public works director Steve Kotke says the city wants to make sure the rushing water didn't undermine the pavement or underground utilities.
Kotke says about a half-dozen buildings in a three-block area are likely to be without water until Saturday evening.
The water main break happened Thursday afternoon when an excavation contractor was working near the pipe. The water main delivers water to a large portion of Minneapolis.
Some businesses left without plumbing sent employees home. The flooding also snarled afternoon traffic.


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JACKSON, Tenn. - After taking the lead in the first round the Lipscomb Bisons golf team has slipped to second place after 36 holes at the Grover Page Classic.
The Bisons shot a team score of 292 in the first round and followed that up with a 300 in the second 18 holes Monday at the Jackson Country Club. They are four strokes behind Union University with a team score of 588 (302, 286).
Blanton Farmer led the field after the first 18 holes with a score of 68 but has dropped to third after shooting a 74 in the second round. Ryan Terry was tied for second after shooting a 71, but is tied at sixth after a round of 74.
"Blanton and Ryan both started off putting well," LU director of golf Will Brewer said. "Ryan had six birdies and an eagle in the morning round and three birdies in the afternoon.
"The putter got hot for both of them early, but they didn't putt quite as well in the afternoon. It is the type of golf course where the areas around the greens are soft and mushy because of the weather conditions. The greens are Bermuda grass and they are pretty firm. We weren't off a lot."
Paul Kleine-Kracht tied for ninth with a first round 74, but is tied for 18th after a second round 77.
Rounding out the scoring for the Bisons are Dustin Wilder and Nathan Mueting. Dustin Wilder was tied for 40th after a first round 79, but climbed to a tie for 30th with a second round 75.
Mueting had also been tied for 40th, but dropped to a tie for 53rd with a second round 83.
Tennessee-Martin, the tournament's host team, is in third place after 36 holes with a team score of 594, two strokes behind the Bisons.
The tournament is 54 holes with the final 18 to be played Tuesday. Rain and cold hampered the first two rounds and cold weather is expected to be a factor for the final 18.
"I was very pleased with the effort today," Brewer said. "It was a windy, very wet and cold day which is a difficult combination when you play golf.
"I was really proud of the effort that Blanton and Ryan put forth in the first round. They didn't play quite as well in the afternoon, but Dustin and Paul played better in the second round."
Other schools in the field are Murray State, Southern Illinois, Tennessee Tech, Morehead State, Tennessee State, John A. Logan Community College, Trevecca Nazarene, Jackson State and Bethel College.
Brewer plans to talk briefly with his players at breakfast Tuesday morning.
"It is going to be pretty cold, but hopefully we will start with some birdies and get some momentum going and try to win one," Brewer said. "They know what is important. We will talk about the process and the importance of only paying attention to what we are doing.
"It is still anybody's game. Our mental preparedness was very good today. It is about their desire, effort and making some putts. We have to put it all together in one round."


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It''s a shame that I've almost always been a bit chunky - having a bit of a gut when you're young promotes rude or judgemental comments from adults (who usually think they're being funny and that the jokes will go over your head), and over-reactions from parents. Having a muffin-top in your teenage years soon develops into self-consciousness and ridicule. Kids can be very cruel.
Society, and the medical industry, say it loud and proud - being overweight is unhealthy.
I was a champion in the 'throwing' events at school, and was a competitive swimmer - until one of my teachers made a comment about the fact that I wore a towel around my waist to 'cover up' (I just thought my towel was pretty and wanted to show it off). I walked up to 3km from the bus stop to my farm almost every day, with a couple of musical instruments and a heavy bag of books in tow.
(Men who don't like to read about women's issues might want to skip this next bit)
The first real health battle of my adult life is/was my PCO - a reproductive situation which appeared as incomplete ovulation and resulting lack of menstruation.
Given recent events, it would seem that this issue may have stemmed from my pursuit of weight loss.
Just over two months ago, I finished my Yasmin-driven menstrual cycle. I stopped taking my pill, and waited to see if nature would take its course. I have been trialling this method of 'testing' every three months or so for the past year.
What made this trial different? I was back to my original weight (more fat than before, though), and I was enjoying sweet potatoes and fruit regularly. Stress was diminishing as the teaching year tapered away to nothing, and the weather was showing signs of pending loveliness.
Three weeks after I stopped taking Yasmin, my period arrived. With the severity of the cramps and the brevity of menstruation, this clearly was not the doing of the pill. This was back to my high school suffering. Four weeks after that, I had another one. Crampy death pain hell.
So kids, what to make of this?
Was it the sudden drop of 5kg of body fat in January '09 that threw my body for a loop, and stopped it recovering until that fat has been restored? I have read many times that a girl's weight during puberty sets the normality level for her reproductive system, and swings this way or that in weight or body composition can confuse said system...
Was it the fact that I cut carbs to 20g per day, except for Christmas '09 and much of '10? Was running on ketones insufficient to adequately feed all systems in my body?
Was it the combination of drugs - BCP and another nerve-repairer like DepTran? This is possible if the problem started pre-2009 but was masked by the pill - but then why weren't other 'tests' successful?
The only way to know is to try self-experimentation and to gather the experiences of others with PCO, but this would not be enough to establish a cause. The medical profession still has no idea what causes PCO. I would have been quick to blame environmental factors in the past, but the return of ovulation defies this hypothesis.
Nevertheless, I wanted to put this bit of intimate detail into the blogosphere since the PCO post is the most visited of my posts, and since my situation is reversed, I want to let fellow sufferers know that there is hope!
Additionally, although PCOS is related in some way to insulin resistance, and shows some improvement when treated with a low-carb diet, there's a chance that non-PCOS PCO could actually be caused or impacted upon by a low-carb diet. I would be interested to hear from others who try or have tried tweaking their diets and what results they've seen.
But first, I will be trying the harder of the possible 'causes' of PCO to see whether my periods cease - lose fat. Since I'm eating paleo foods at least 90% of the time (including sweet potato, but not normal potato, rice, or dark chocolate), it's easy for me to stick to my new 'normal' eating plan. I don't think about it much, but I fast all day on work days since I'm not usually hungry and don't have time to futz in the kitchen or sit in the staffroom and watch colleagues eat garbage whilst they talk about Weight Watchers..! I eat something (often mashed sweet potato and butter) when I get home, and then have dinner with the beau. Ultimately, I'm trying to ignore food until hunger kicks in, and this will be made easier when fruit season finishes! I haven't been eating enough meat either, with this hot weather keeping me away from my usual home in the kitchen. I'm sure you will have heard about the manic weather in Australia of late - massive flooding, cyclones, heat waves... Good times! The hot weather is also partly to blame for the lack of posts - the computer room is usually the hottest place in this house, and the laptop is too hot to have on one's lap too long. The other reason for the quiet period was because I was waiting for my, er, period so that I could write this post!
With this year's school play about to begin rehearsals, I need time flexibility. Fasting works elegantly for me, and now that the house is no longer a giant sauna I will be capitalising on the fast by working out before dinner. Rather than paying for my belly dancing and circuit classes, I'll be looking for shorter, harder workouts like the Tabata training I played with last year, though my fatty misery meant I didn't enjoy the experiences, thus becoming unsustainable. I'm in a better state of mind now, though you couldn't pay me to get on the scales! I received a big discount on some Zumba classes across town, so that will become my 'play' time. I know that exercise is not enough to cause fat loss, but I'm hoping that physical stimulation will signal to my brain that it should crave healthy food and discourage over-eating since excess with be-labour my digestive process and slow me down!
Mission: Retain reproductive health. Encourage my body to physically reflect the healthy state it is in. Continue to relax my attitude toward my excess chub. Eat really well. Continue to use this blog as a feeder into the primal community, since clearly my experiences are not unique.
Finally, I recently began to doubt whether I really wanted to be a teacher, given the prospect of teaching a subject I'm not that interested in, and not getting much support for the programs I have started and continue to run alone for very little monetary and time compensation.
Today was day four with students back at school.
I knew by the middle of day one that I was where I was meant to be.
I was born to be a teacher, I love students, I love my subjects, I love my relatively short but intense work day, and I love the fact that I can give extra experiences to my students by means of running plays and so on even if I don't get that much in return! Let's face it, I'm a giver.
For myself, I have my dancing, cooking, jewellery-making, reading, and entertainment pursuits. This blog helps me to get my ideas in order and keep my recipes at hand, but it's really here for the rest of you, whether you have fellow health-seekers in your social circle or only online. I am pleasantly surprised by positive comments, and shake off the negative ones, but could quite happily run this blog without a comment section since I write it like a book, not as a beacon of attention. I consider comments as the commenter's book, sharing ideas as much with fellow readers as with me. Read and write on, lovely visitors - your experiences and perspectives have just as much a chance of inspiring someone to health success as my posts. :)
|Bacon & veggie frittata!!
|The leftovers
|Homemade beef burgers cooked on the BBQ, and summery salad.
|I made sushi! Rice is for lame-o's.
|Typical dinner - hunk of meat (chicken), mashed sweet potato, assorted green veg. Yum!
|See above, though with tomato instead of sweet potato. Obviously was too hot to be boiling things that night!


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Weekley jumps 56 spots in world rankings
Philadelphia, PA – Boo Weekley earned his first win since 2008 at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial on Sunday to vault himself into the top 100 in this week's world golf rankings.
Weekley's third career title moved him from 111th to 55th this week.
The top eight players remained the same from last week, with Tiger Woods remaining at No. 1 and again being followed by Rory McIlroy, Adam Scott, Justin Rose, Brandt Snedeker, Luke Donald, Graeme McDowell and Louis Oosthuizen.
The only changes in top 10 came from the ninth and 10th positions, as Matt Kuchar moved up four places to No. 9 following his second-place finish at Colonial, and Lee Westwood jumped two spots after a share of ninth at Wentworth.
Those movements caused Phil Mickelson, Steve Stricker and Keegan Bradley to each fall two spots to 11th, 12th and 13th, respectively.
Sergio Garcia and Charl Schwartzel held firm at 14th and 15th, while Ian Poulter and Webb Simpson swapped places with Poulter inching up to 16th.
Bubba Watson, Dustin Johnson and Jason Dufner closed out the top 20 again this week.
Matteo Manassero became the youngest winner of the European Tour's BMW PGA Championship at 20-years-old with a four-hole playoff victory over Marc Warren and Simon Khan, and as a result vaulted 29 positions up the rankings to No. 28.


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A Truth Journal: Funny Daily Show on NSA Leaker: Idiot Media Chase Wheres Waldo Snowden: From Denny: Comic John Oliver tells it like it is when he labels the U.S. government as turned into the "sad ex-boyfriend" when Hong Kong refused to return Obama reps' pleading calls about giving back NSA leaker Snowden. America kept calling back like the ex-lover that leaves far too many annoying texts and phone messages, making a fool of themselves.
Next up? The unprofessional "journalists" in the media are the ones who have insisted upon promoting Snowden as the center of the NSA leak story like it's an episode of Where's Waldo? They should be focused upon how the NSA broke trust with Americans and the rest of the world.
Instead, the tabloid media chase Edward Snowden to Russia and board a plane Snowden was rumored to be on to travel to Cuba for refuge from the American government. Of course, Snowden was a no-show on that flight. What did the media do? They took a 12-hour flight to nowhere without Snowden because they were locked inside the plane. They took hundreds of photos of the empty airline seat and actually wrote reports like it was a news story and then tweeted the idiot photos.
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Neither Apple nor Samsung will be forced to reveal sensitive information when the two companies head back to court in November for the second round of their patent dispute. Judge Lucy Koh had originally ordered both companies to disclose certain information about sales and profits that Apple and Samsung wanted to keep private. Judge Koh's order was overruled by the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, according to All Things D:
A U.S. appeals court ruled Friday that U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh shouldn't have ordered Apple and Samsung to disclose "exceptionally sensitive information" about their sales and profits. Koh maintained that the disclosure of such information was in the public interest, but the three-judge panel at the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington disagreed.
The panel held that the information that would have been disclosed would not have been relevant to the case, and that curiosity was not a sufficient reason for such an order by Judge Koh. The disclosure would have quite possibly been harmful to the competitive interests of both Apple and Samsung. Last October, Judge Koh held that Apple could not expect to be paid billions of dollars as part of the judgment for Apple v Samsung and keep the data they used to reach that number a secret.
Of course, the NSA likely already knows, so why not simply ask them? (We kid, we kid, please don't come for us!)
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The blazing sun and harsh conditions in the semi-arid Pokot makes farming almost impossible. Many of the villagers depend on relief rations from the Government and livestock rearing for their survival. Water sources have dried up and farming along the riverbanks is no longer sustainable.
Cattle rustling, the high rate of school dropouts, malnutrition and early marriages have for many years been part of the people's lifestyle. It is for that reason that women in Pokot Central District decided to brainstorm and see how they could make use of the blazing sun. They had for many years preserved food and dried vegetables for storage using the scorching sun's heat. But never had they thought that they could use the sun to make some income until they ventured in the production of solar cookers.
They grappled with the idea, bought material with the little money they could raise and begun making a few solar cookers in 2003. They then organised themselves into the Wei Wei Women Group and started using old carton boxes and aluminium foils to make cookers for domestic use.
Today, they sensitise the villagers on how to use the cookers by holding demonstrations during market days in the vast district. The cookers, made from used carton boxes covered with aluminium foil, are curved into hexagonal shapes.
"The scorching sun and the harsh climatic conditions in the region have made the cookers ideal for the area. The cooker is known as 'Cook It'," explains group Treasurer Julia Pukat.
Sell thousands of cookers
From the humble beginning when the women made a handful of cookers for members at a small fee, they now sell thousands of the cookers. Pukat explains that 'Cook It' [sic, CooKit] design enables the user to curve them in a hexagon shape to facilitate the placing of the cooking pan in the middle.
The biggest problem encountered by the women is the sourcing of aluminium foil and the cartons. "We buy cartons and the foil from supermarkets in Kitale and Eldoret, but the good sales we make cover the cost," says Pukat.
"The shape of the cooker enables the sun rays to be directly deflected on the cooking pan. However, the user has to keep turning the cooker in the direction of the sun's rays," she adds.
Heat retention
Pukat explains that the cooking pan and its lid are painted black to enable them retain heat as the foil in the boxes reflect the scorching sunrays to the cooking pan. She says that in an effort to ensure the food is cooked within a short period, the pan containing the food is wrapped in a polythene bag before being placed on 'Cook It'. "The polythene bag used must be checked to ensure it is not torn. After the pan with its lid is placed in the polythene bag, it is tied with a thread," she told The Standard in an interview in Sigor market. To facilitate effective cooking, three tiny wooden pieces of wood are placed on the base of the cooker. These are the ones that prop the pan in the right position.
Pukat further explains that clean water is scarce in the region, but the solar cookers enable them purify drinking water. This had led to a reduction in waterborne diseases. "We have a gadget [See Water Pasteurization Indicator] we use to measure the impurity level in the water. If it lies horizontally in the water after boiling then it is safe for drinking," she explains. [sic - If he wax has melted and fallen to the bottom of the tube, the water is safe to drink.] Pukat displayed a small cylindrical glass-like gadget with some fluid inside and a long string.
She says the cookers are hygienic and they are used in the drying of vegetables and fruits to facilitate storage. "Our area is arid and there is no meaningful agriculture but we normally have mangoes, paw paws and vegetables harvested from the Wei Wei irrigation scheme. We dry and store our harvest for future use," she says.
Pukat adds that since its inception in 2003, the group had attracted more than 500 members, from a paltry 10 who started the organisation.
Revolutionised cooking
A beneficiary of the project, Josephine Wakini explains that the cooker had revolutionised her cooking at her Lomut home. She says the scorching sun had come in handy. "I used to trek for long distances in search of firewood, but the situation now is different. I have less to worry about. The cooking process is simple, hygienic, with less preparation time," she says.
The women have been raising awareness on the benefits of the solar cookers and sell them at Sh1,200 a piece. Wakini explains that she has stopped worrying about her lungs due to smoke from firewood. She also pays less attention to the cooking process. The process, she says, is simple. One mixes her ingredients with, for example, beef or vegetables and some water before putting it in the cooker. The solar cookers can prepare a wide variety of foodstuff and the time taken depends on the type of food. For instance, it takes one hour to fry meat, cook rice and groundnuts. Wakini says a mixture of maize and beans commonly known as githeri takes two hours, but the mixture has to be soaked overnight. She adds that the preparation of ugali takes at least one and a half hours and explains that the process is easy and convenient.
The organisation's Chairlady, Agnes Lokitare, explains that Solar Cooking International [sic, Solar Cookers International] officials trained them further on how to make the cookers. "An Italian organisation also played a key role in facilitating us to make the solar cookers. We are now able to effectively harness sunrays for our benefit," she says.
The group has been able to reach out to more than 1,000 women in Ortum, Chepariria and Sigor and they are in the process of moving to Turkana District. "God gave us the sun for free and we are happy that now we can also see the positive side of its scorching heat. Initially we used to blame the sun for all our woes," explains Lokitare.
The solar cookers are not only a blessing for the local people, but also play a key role in environment conservation. "The issue of firewood is becoming an aspect of the past. The workload in our homes has reduced. One can leave the food cooking as she carries out other chores without any fear of the food burning," she explains. The kit includes a cooking pan, lid, the cooker, the gadget for measuring water impurity, polythene bag and three tiny pieces of wood for positioning the pan.
The women have, however, faced many challenges in their struggle. Lack of transport to traverse markets in the vast district and extreme weather conditions are some of the factors that hamper their efforts. But they are determined to make use of the blazing sun for the betterment of their lives, their families and that of the community.
[This text was borrowed from http://www.eastandard.net/InsidePage.php?id=1143990877&cid=&.]
Wei Wei Rural Development Program
P.O Box 30 Wei Wei, Sigor
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County looks to recoup funds from former inmate
ARENAC COUNTY — While Patrick Fender, a 53 year old Moffatt Township resident, was housed in the Arenac County Jail, a nurse who assisted Fender, who is also a paraplegic with only one arm, was paid $22.50 per hour, a cost that Board of Commissioners Chairman Raymond Daniels says hit the county for about $20,000.
Now, with the assistance of Arenac County Assistant Prosecutor Richard Vollbach, Daniels says the county will attempt to regain as much of those funds from Fender as possible.
"The county will try to recoup some funds from a gentleman who was in jail and received some special care," Daniels said, adding the amount that will be recouped is unknown. "Other people (guilty of crimes) have to pay restitution costs and that's what this is."
For recruiting the services of Vollbach, the county commissioners formulated a contingency plan to reward Vollbach's services. Daniels says Vollbach and the county will split the reimbursements.
"Whatever we recoup, he (Vollbach) gets one-third of it," Daniels said. "If we collect, he collects."
By working out a contingency plan, Daniels says the county is avoiding paying Vollbach with existing county monies.
"We're not spending any more money to go after it," he said. "The county already spent money on this (when Fender was incarcerated)."
Even though the county is aggressively seeking to recover some costs from Fender, Daniels says not all inmates who require special care are expected to pay back the costs incurred by the county.
"A lot of people get in jail and they don't have two nickels that they can rub together," he said. "Some people have funds available, some don't."
Daniels also added it seems Fender does have enough money on hand for the county to at least attempt to recover some of its expenses for his care.
And even though the costs were around $20,000 to ensure a healthy jail term for Fender, Daniels says some external forces helped save as much as possible during his local incarceration.
"MediLodge helped a lot," he said, adding the Sterling long-term care center allowed the county to use a bed for Fender's cell, amongst other things. "If it hadn't been for them, it would have cost a lot more."
Fender was sentenced for first-degree Criminal Sexual Conduct with an underage female in Arenac County's 23rd Circuit Court on June 4.
The motion to give Vollbach the go-ahead on attempting to recoup the funds was made at an Arenac County Board of Commissioners meeting on Sept. 10.
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"Change" is the right verb for switching tires. People would normally say they are going to buy new tires. The fact that you are going to replace old for new doesn't need to be said explicitly.
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I would like to know if I can say "I will change an old tire for a new one." I have googled this phrase, but there was not any result. I guess the verb "replace" or "sbubtitute" could be possible instead of "change". However, to me all of those verbs have the same meaning. In addition, there were many cases of "change an old tire" while not "change a old tire for a new one". In which cases or with what connotations should I use the verb change?
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"Change" is the right verb for switching tires. People would normally say they are going to buy new tires. The fact that you are going to replace old for new doesn't need to be said explicitly.
Thank you for your advices, SoothigDaive and billmcd.
Actually, this question came to me when I saw "change A for B" and "replace/substitute A with B" in a dictionary. The dictionary gives the ESL students like me some fixed patterns that show some collocations between verbs and "prepostions". It's kind of their obligation because to us the "prepositons" are kind of evil, which don't show their real faces.
Anyway, When I run into "change A for B" and "replace/substitute A with B", I could not helping asking myself why only the verb change is with the preposition "for" and whether I can use "for" with the other verbs. As I searched about it on the internet, I realized the use of native speaekers for "prepositions" with the verbs are very various, and it can not be explained just by the letters from dictionaries. Anyway I made some sentences including them, to figure out it.
(1) I changed him with her. (Is this sentence possible to mean "I removed(or send away) him and got her."?)
(2) I changed him for her. (Does this sentence have two possible interpretations?: I removed him and got her, and I made him chagne for the sake of her.)
Frankly I have more questions related to the other verbs. But I guess I already bother you too much.
Thank you for reading my stupid questions.
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(read all of my cigar reviews on "The Burn Notice" at: http://fatalhalocigars/blogspot.com)I read that this cigar was on Cigar Journal?s Top 25 list, so I figured I?d give it a shot and see what it was all about. Cigars by Olivia have never really been exceptional in my experience, but knowing that each blend has different characteristics and nuances, I?m certainly not going to pass up an opportunity to explore further ? and being that this cigar rated pretty high among the others, I?m interested to see what it has to offer. Noted as a more ?mild? smoke than others in its brand, it may provide just the cut off the top I?m looking for.PRE-SMOKE ANALYSISThe wrapper itself is almost seamlessly rolled ? looks as if it were rolled from a single leaf with no seams or breaks anywhere to be seen. Very nice job. The Habano wrapper itself is a little veiny, but doesn?t feel that way when I run my fingers along it. Very smooth and delicate. The aroma coming off of the wrapper is exquisite. Very aromatic. It has a sweet yet earthy aroma to it that is very pleasing indeed. The tightly bunched tobacco at the foot looks like the cross section of a fallen tree and I?m tempted just for a moment to count the rings as if that will be any prediction as for what?s in store! The strengthened aroma coming off of the foot is a little more earthy and roasted, but still very enticing.THE FIRST THIRDThe cap clipped cleanly with no fraying and the cigar took the flame from my torch well and the draw was surprisingly perfect for a torpedo. Occasionally I?ll have some difficulty with drawing off of a torpedo because my guillotine cutter tends to smash the tobacco together and makes it hard for any smoke to pass through, but this one seems to be just fine for now. I wonder if it has anything to do with the way the ligero filler is rolled? It was certainly impressive to see it so finely packed at the foot before lighting it.The first draw was a little strong, so I?m sampling it gently as the burn begins to even out. The aroma is unique to anything I?ve smoked before ? somewhat difficult to pinpoint specific flavors, but I?m picking up a sweetness blended with coffee and spice which is very satisfying. That earthy/cedar-like aroma that was present on the pre-smoke is certainly still evident and even more pronounced now. Though the Daytona is toted as being more on the mild side, it will still likely pack a punch to the inexperienced smoker, but the flavors are certainly worth experiencing for yourself.THE SECOND THIRDI am starting to have some real difficulty keeping this cigar lit ? and I?m beginning to wonder if the torpedo cap is mostly to blame. I?ve had to correct the burn several times, relight once and re-clip the cap to try and get a better draw. The flavors remained pretty consistent throughout this segment of the cigar. Smoke was thick and heavy, but full of flavor ? particularly pepper and spice. I really have to draw hard on it and give it a good couple of puffs before I get any substantial smoke to sample though. I?m beginning to wonder if the number of times I?m having to torch this cigar to keep it lit and to keep the burn even is charring the tobacco and affecting the flavor though as it is beginning to leave a bit of a bitter taste on my palate.BURNING OUTThe flavors have remained consistent right up until the end. Nothing notable or revolutionary about it in my opinion. It is a milder version of some of the other Olivia cigars I?ve had in the past, but it wasn?t as complex a cigar as I was expecting it to be.FINAL THOUGHTSOverall, I was a bit disappointed with this one and not sure if the Olivia brand is really one I appreciate as much as the others. The cigar started off very well, but the trouble I had keeping it lit was maddening and really detracted from the overall experience. It was constantly canoeing in the burn and I?m sure at least half of the cigar was burned up just in the process of relighting and correcting it. Looking past the difficulty I had with that, the aromas and flavors just weren?t packing that punch I like to have in a cigar. Consistency is generally a good thing for some brands, but I was expecting more considering how highly it was rated by more experienced connoisseurs than myself. On the appearance and construction aspect, I give this cigar high marks, but the real proof of quality should always be on the smoking experience and for this one I feel it was a bit of a let down. I would like to think that maybe a different shaped cigar of this same line may smoke more evenly so I can give it a proper review, but I don?t see myself looking into buying another one any time in the near future.Liked It?: I?ve had worse.Buy It Again?: Not likely.Recommend It?: Probably not.


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As close as the Senators were to Monday's bombings in Boston, three or four of them would have been right at the scene if not for a "twist of fate."
After the morning skate at TD Garden, the four scratches for that night's game talked about making the five-minute walk from the team hotel to watch the finish of the Boston Marathon.
"We probably would have been in that exact same spot, within a block or so," defenceman Jared Cowen said Tuesday. "It could have been us down there. We're lucky we didn't go. We don't know why we didn't go. We just stayed in the hotel.
"It could have been a different day today."
Also contemplating the stroll to the finish line were defenceman Mike Lundin and forwards Jim O'Brien and Guillaume Latendresse, the latter given the night off as coach Paul MacLean was going to re-insert tough guy Matt Kassian against the big, bad Bruins.
As a rare scratch, Latendresse stayed at the rink late with the other three for a "bag" skate and a different meal time.
"Basically, we were just tired," said O'Brien. "We got done with practice, then when we went to lunch, we were all kind of talking about it. We thought it would be kind of cool to go see the finish line. It was Cowie and Lundy that kind of said, 'I don't really want to go.' I was kind of all for it. They were saying, 'I'm tired,' and I thought, I could probably use a nap, too.
"Sure enough I wake up from a nap and have a bunch of text messages. I turn on the TV … it was just a twist of fate. It's definitely something that's hard to think about it.
"Thank goodness we didn't go."
Daniel Alfredsson was part of the group that was having a snack at the hotel around 3 p.m. before taking the early bus to the rink. As they ate, they watched ESPN's SportsCenter, where they learned of what was happening just down the street.
"It was crazy," said Alfredsson. "We didn't know if it was an accident or whatever it was. We go to the rink, find out they think it's a bomb and some people have been seriously injured. We were kind of in shock over what had happened. Obviously, we were wondering what was going to happen with our game."
Before 5 p.m., it was postponed, and the Senators were able to charter back to Ottawa around 8 p.m.
Obviously, no one disagreed with the decision not to play.
"It was such a strange circumstance," said defenceman Marc Methot. "That weird gut feeling you have, knowing that happened maybe five minutes away from the hotel, and the unknown of other parcels potentially that were out there.
"I don't think a lot of us were very comfortable with the idea of playing and having 18,000 people filing into a building."
Coach Paul MacLean said he didn't feel "nervous or in danger" being in Boston at that time.
"You're obviously concerned with what happened and what could potentially worsen, but we were given information," said MacLean. "The NHL security personnel was outstanding, as far as keeping us informed as to what was going on, and that everything looked like it was under control very quickly."
The tragedy hit close to home for defenceman Eric Gryba, a Saskatoon native who attended Boston University from 2006-10.
Like the majority of Senators, he was napping when the bombs went off and didn't hear a thing about what was going on until he woke to messages that were typed with urgency.
With cell service stalled by overflow, he sent out a number of text messages to friends still going to school or working in Boston, and he was relieved to find out nobody he knew was hurt.
Gryba said Marathon day in Boston is very special.
"You don't have to go to school, it's a holiday, there are a lot of people partying and having an unbelievable time," he said. "It's the second best day in Boston, especially for a college student. It's a big celebration for everybody. That could have happened in any one of my years. So it's a scary situation."
As tough as Boston is, Gryba added that the memory of April 15, 2013 is "definitely not going to be going away any time soon.
"There's a lot of character in that city, a lot of good people," he said. "It's too bad about the people who were affected by this."
Meanwhile, security at Scotiabank Place was beefed up by an extra 20 or so for Wednesday's Carolina Hurricanes-Senators game.
Alfredsson says he has never been worried that something like this could happen at an NHL game, where people aren't allowed to walk through the doors with bags or knapsacks unchecked.
Asked the same question, Carolina centre Eric Staal said he prefers not to think of the outside dangers of playing hockey in a 20,000-seat arena.
"Obviously anything can happen at any time, as anyone knows," said Staal. "Life is short and you have to cherish every moment. Obviously, when there's situations like that, when it's so out of your control and so surreal really, it's scary.
"You hug your family close and you hope that people can be more thoughtful than doing things like that."


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I watched part of the LA-Cubs game. I've always liked Joe Torre so I'm happy for him considering how tacky the Yankees were in pushing him out. I had a good working relationship with him when I covered the Yankees, and when I was taken off the beat he called to wish me well.
He didn't have to, but it made me proud because it showed he respected my work.
I also have a good friend who works with Tampa Bay, so I'm pulling for his team in the AL. Don't know what I'll do if they meet in the Series.
My take on the Minaya extension is it was a no-brainer. Sure, the Mets fell short a second straight season, but the truth is they are better now than they were when he took over. There's no doubt Minaya made some decision that backfired, but he's also added players that brought them this far.
I understand the frustration, but the Mets remain a contending team. There's a lot of pitching work that needs to be done, but with the right acquisitions they can get back to the playoffs. This is not a hopeless situation they are in.
That's about it from me for today. I think I'll watch some of "Tombstone," before calling it a night. I'll answer your comments and questions in the morning. Good night all.


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Andy Murray's homecoming was not quite as glorious as he might have hoped after he scraped past Tomas Berdych in his ATP World Tour Finals opener in London.
The British No. 1, playing on home soil for the first time since his Olympic gold medal and US Open triumph this summer, rallied from a set down to claim a 3-6 6-3 6-4 victory at the O2 Arena.
In a rematch of their US Open semi-final, Murray once again emerged victorious, and just as he did at Flushing Meadows, the Scot was forced to battle from behind after a sluggish opening set.
Murray, kitted out all in black, started brightly against the world No. 6 and had two chances to break in the opening game, but Berdych hung on.
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For more information, please contact Leticia Bolin at 972.291.7323 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com
Baby Rhyme Time Mondays, 1:30 pm Ages birth-2Preschool Storytime Wednesdays, 10:30 am Ages 3-6Toddler Storytime Fridays, 10:30 am Ages 18 mo.-3
• You may register your sale online by completing the registration form at www.cedarhilltx.com/garagesaleregistration • Obtain a registration in person at the Government Center, 285 Uptown Blvd, at the Code Enforcement Department • Call the Code Enforcement Department at 972.291.5100 ext. 1090.
Everyone that registers will have their sale listed on the City's website. Registration must be complete by noon on Thursday prior to your scheduled date to have your sale listed on the website. Other residents will be able to view and print the list of sales. Register your sale today and get free advertising on the City's website!
Visit the link below to add your contact information to receive City messages. You can register more than one member in a household. You may select your preference to receive information via email, text message or recorded voice.
You can also call 972.291.5126 ext. 2806 with complete information about the location and size of the pothole.
If it is an after-hours emergency, please call 972.780.6643 and explain the nature of the problem.
The service center is located at:1554 S. Clark Rd. (just past Dot Thomas Park)
You can also call 972.291.5126 ext. 2806 with complete information.
If you have any concerns regarding work being done near your residence please feel free to contact us so that we may address those concerns with the appropriate contractors.
You can call Public Works at 972-291-5126 ext. 2853 or email the information to firstname.lastname@example.com.
1: Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing 2:Wash your hands 3: Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth 4: Avoid close contact with people who are sick. 5: If you are sick, keep your distance from others, and if possible, stay home from work, school and errands.
Waste Management is the approved solid waste collector for the City of Cedar Hill.
Trash must be out by 7 a.m. on designated pickup day.
Recycling for the entire city is picked up on your designated trash pick up day.
Holiday pickupOn New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, trash service will not be provided. If your collection day is Monday or Tuesday, your makeup day is Wednesday. If your day is Thursday or Friday, Saturday is your makeup day.
Trash must be placed in plastic garbage bags, not left in trash cans. Plastic garbage bags must be 2 mil thick and no larger than 30 gallons in capacity.
Residents may call Waste Management at 972.315.5400 about missed trash pickups or other trash pickup concerns.
By definition, "bulky items" would include stoves, water tanks, washing machines, furniture and other waste materials. Refrigerators, icemakers, freezers, and window air conditioners will also be picked up, but they must have an attached certificate from a technician certifying that Freon has been removed from the appliance.
Items that can not picked up as bulky items are construction debris, dead animals, hazardous waste or livestock stable matter of excessive weight or volume.
Yard trash and grass clippings will be picked up if in plastic bags. Tree limbs must be bundled, no longer than 4 feet in length and not exceeding 50 pounds each. If there is a large amount of limbs, a special pick-up must be coordinated with Waste Management at 972.315.5400.
The closest landfill that can be used to personally dispose of construction material or solid waste items:
Skyline Landfill 1251 N. Central Ave Ferris, TX 75125972.315.5400
1. Start with water consumption values(in thousand, i.e. "15" represents 15,000 gallons)for November on the December bill; December on the January bill; January on the February bill; and February on the March bill.
2. Drop the highest consumption of the above four months
3. Add the remaining 3 months' consumption, divide by 3 to find the average
4. Multiply the result by .90
5. Subtract 1(as in 1,000 gallons)from the value obtained in step 4
6. Multiply the value in step 5 by $7.44
7. Add $8.60 to the value from Step 6 (to account for the 1,000 gallons subtracted from step 5 to get the new sewer rate.
The maximum monthly residential sewer charge is $75.00 and the minimum is $8.60.
For additional information, please contact the Utility Billing Department at 469.272.2931.
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This service is provided at no charge to the citizen, but must provide proof of residency with a copy of recent water bill or similar. Keep your eye out for future Household Hazardous Waste announcements in the Highlights newsletter.
The City of Cedar Hill now contracts with the City of Fort Worth to provide disposal services for household hazardous waste. Residents of Cedar Hill are invited to use Fort Worth's Environmental Collection Center (ECC) located at 6400 Bridge Street, just off of I-30E and 820. This service is offered free of charge to residents of participating cities on Thursdays and Fridays from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm and on Saturdays from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. The center is closed on City holidays. For more information (including a map), visit their website or you may call the ECC Information Line at 817.871.5257.
The Fort Worth disposal facility will accept most all materials excluding ammunition, explosives, medical waste, radioactive material (smoke detectors) tires, waste generated by businesses, and propane and butane cylinders. To use this disposal service, you must present proof of residency either with a copy of your current water bill or a valid driver's license. Fort Worth's Environmental Collection Center
West Nile fever is a case of mild disease in people, characterized by flu like symptoms. West Nile fever typically lasts only a few days and does not appear to cause any long-term health effects.
More severe disease due to a person being infected with this virus can be West Nile encephalitis, West Nile meningitis, or West Nile meningoencephalitis. Encephalitis refers to an inflammation of the brain, meningitis is an inflammation of the membrane around the brain and the spinal cord, and meningoencephalitis refers to inflammation of the brain and the membrane surrounding it.
Milder Symptoms in Some People. Up to 20 percent of the people who become infected have symptoms such as fever, headache, and body aches, nausea, vomiting, and sometimes swollen lymph glands or a skin rash on the chest, stomach and back. Symptoms can last for as short as a few days, though even healthy people have become sick for several weeks.
No Symptoms in Most People. Approximately 80 percent of people (about 4 out of 5) who are infected with WNV will not show any symptoms at all.
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2.Dusk and dawn are the times of day you should stay indoors when mosquitoes are most active.
3.Dress in long-sleeved shirts and wear pants when you are outside. Spray thin clothing with insect repellent.
4.DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide) is an ingredient to look for in insect repellent.


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In their last game before they dispersed for the holidays on Monday, December 19, the women of Chestnut Hill College hosted a team with a seasonally-appropriate cold weather mascot, the Bloomsburg University Huskies.
Bloomsburg, ranked first in the Eastern Division in the Pa. State Athletic Conference preseason poll, built up a 41-21 halftime lead and ran its record to 9-2 with an 80-64 victory. The host Griffins came into the contest with a 1-8 record that included one victory and three single-digit defeats in their four previous outings, but Monday's game wasn't destined to be close after Bloomsburg pushed its lead into double figures nine minutes into the event.
"When you let a team like Bloomsburg put up that many points in the first half, it's a difficult hole to get yourself out of," admitted first-year CHC coach Laura Pruitt.
Junior guard Marqesah Spicer started right in on her team-high scoring effort (18 points), breaking the ice for the evening with a short jumper. Visiting forward Lauren Ellis hit two lay-ups and a free throw over the first six-and-a-half minutes to help the Huskies rebound to a 12-6 lead, and a minute later CHC had to call a time-out, down 17-8.
Coming out of the peptalk Griffins freshman Adrianna Crenny sank a jumper from near the foul line, but then the Huskies were back at it with three straight field goals. The visitors' lead kept growing in a series of little spurts, until it rested at 20 points for halftime, 41-21.
As the second period got undewrway, CHC junior Lindsay Alexander hit a three-pointer and a pair of lay-ups for seven of her 13 total points, but Bloomsburg still outscored the Griffins, 15-9, over the first six minutes for a 56-30 advantage.
The Chestnut Hill squad was energetic, but not always under control, and the Huskies were alert and adept enough to exploit most of these lapses. Still, the high turnover totals were close between the teams; 29 for CHC and 27 for the Huskies.
The Griffin giveaways had been at alarming levels early in the season, and Coach Pruitt noted, "They're still too high, but now at least a lot of them are coming when we're trying to be aggressive and going to the rim. Earlier a lot of them were unforced, just from carelessness."
With a minute-and-a-half remaining in Monday's game, the visitors were still leading by 26 points, now at 80-54. The Griffins played hard until the end, scoring the last 10 points of the night on seven-for-eight foulshooting by freshman Lila Jones (nine points total), and a three-point buzzer-beated by Spicer.
Bloomsburg senior Kelsey Gallagher, a guard who notched numerous lay-ups in transition, led all scorers with 20 points for the evening.
Going into the break, Chestnut Hill's lone victory had come in its own Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (where CHC is 1-3), in a road game at Wilmington University.
"Of course, we'd like to have a higher number in the win column," said Priutt, "but right now we're concerned with teaching kids to play the right way, and laying the foundation for what we want to do going forwards."
The holiday break will provide a chance for the Griffins to regroup.
"It's important that we have an opportunity to rest," reflected CHC's first-year coach. "In these first 10 games the coaching staff has learned a lot about the kids and what makes them tick. We're adding a young lady after Christmas and we hope she'll give us a bit of a lift, especially with some of the injuries that we have right now."
The new arrival is freshman Olivia Gorczynski, a sharpshooting guard from Cardinal McCarrick in the strong girls basketball belt in central New Jersey. As a senior she shot 49 percent from the three-point line, and ended her high school career with 1435 points.


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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Cookie Tree 2011
Wendy suggested that I include a picture of the actual cookie tree - great idea! When that posting appeared, however, TRAEA's Grandma was nowhere near ready to display cookies. They weren't baked, and the tree wasn't up. But everything was ready by the time everyone arrived.
The non-edible decorations are purposely unbreakable, just in case there is a too-close encounter. Not to worry, at least this year. Kids and adults alike cruised the branches picking out a treat - and laying claim to a specific cookie for the future. Although they're wrapped, the boxes around the tree have no presents except spare cookies wrapped for future display.
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Article by Board Chairman Dr. John Huffman Published in Preaching Magazine
April 27, 2013
Chairman of the Board of Trustees Dr. John A Huffman, Jr. authored "Facing Life's Two Greatest Fears," an article published in the recent May/June 2013 edition of Preaching magazine. A prolific author, accomplished pastor and strong leader, Dr. Huffman has served on Gordon-Conwell's Board for more than 40 years. Read the full article here.


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Exhibits and more...
Across Time & Place: Treasures from the Permanent Collection
This rotating exhibition highlights a broad range of works by 19th and 20th century American and European artists from the Heckscher Museum's Permanent Collection. Of particular interest is Étienne Berne-Bellecour's monumental Embarkation Maneuver, 1882, which factually depicts the departure of a regiment of cuirassiers following the Franco-Prussian War. Heckscher Museum of Art, Main St. and Prime Ave., Huntington. (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.
Complejo: The Art of M. Tony Peralta
A thought-provoking exhibit of mixed-media silkscreens exploring race and physical appearance, created by New York-based artist-designer Manuel Antonia Peralta. Through Nov. 2. Nassau Community College, Firehouse Plaza Art Gallery, 1 Education Dr., Garden City. 572-0619.
Ludovit Feld, the Little Giant: Artist, Rescuer and Auschwitz Survivor
An exhibit of the works of Ludovit Feld, who was kept alive at Auschwitz for his artistic talent and for medical experimentation. Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, 100 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove. 571-8040 ext. 100 or www.holocaust-nassau.org.
Marc Chagall
A major exhibit that includes a significant selection of Chagall's 1957 series of hand-colored etchings of Bible stories. Through Nov. 4. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Monumental Drawings of Michael Ryan
A showcase of works by the Brooklyn-based artist who uses old photographs in his creative process. Through Oct. 26. Frank and Gertrude Kaiser Gallery, Molloy College Public Square, Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000 ext. 6549.
Political Slant: Editorial Cartoons
Original sketches and digital prints of contemporary cartoons by five editorial cartoonists: Walt Handelsman of Newsday, Mike Keefe, Steve Kelley, Jimmy Margulies of The Record (North New Jersey) and Signe Wilkinson of the Philadelphia Daily News. Topics include the economy, education, human rights, presidential elections, and war. Works by the late 19th century political artist Thomas Nast provide historical perspective. Through Dec. 21. Hofstra University's David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
Toward Greater Awareness: Darfur and American Activism
This exhibit, featuring large-scale sculptures by American artist Mitch Lewis, focuses on the genocide that occurred in Darfur and Sudan from 2003 to 2006, as well as the American response to the crisis. It is presented in conjunction with Oct. 16 Presidential Debate. Through Dec. 16. Hofstra University's Emily Lowe Gallery, Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-5672.
Using the Lessons of the Holocaust to Teach Tolerance
This contextualized history explains the 1930s' increase of intolerance, the reduction of human rights, and the lack of intervention that enabled the persecution and mass murder of millions of Jews and others, including people with disabilities, Roma and Sinti (Gypsies), Jehovah's Witnesses, Gays, and Polish intelligentsia. Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, 100 Crescent Beach Rd., Glen Cove. 571-8040 ext. 100 or www.holocaust-nassau.org.
Sydney Chastain-Chapman/Julie Tremblay
This exhibition pairs Julie Tremblay's sculptural work with paintings and works on paper by Sydney Chastain-Chapman. Through Nov. 4. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Afternoon Movie
See the action-adventure, "Snow White and the Huntsman," the reboot of the classic tale, with Charlize Theron, Friday, Oct. 5, 2:30 p.m.; also the award-winning "The Blind Side," about the life of NFL player Mike Oher, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2:30 p.m. Elmont Memorial Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 354-5280.
At the Movies
See "The Hunger Games," Friday, Oct. 5, 1 p.m. Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 223-6228.
Art Talk
Nassau County Museum of Art Guest Curator Constance Schwart discusses the art of Marc Chagall and works currently on view at the museum, Saturday, Oct. 6, 3 p.m. $15. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9337 or www.nassaumuseum.org.
Movie Matinee
See "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows," with Robert Downey, Jr. and Jude Law, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2 and 7 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. 374-1967.


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Peppers, both sweet and hot, originated in Central and South America. They were not introduced into Europe until the 16th century.
How to Select
Choose firm, brightly colored peppers with tight skin
that are heavy for their size.
Avoid dull, shriveled or pitted peppers.
How to Store
Refrigerate bell peppers in plastic bag for use within 5 days.
Nutrition Benefits
Fat free; saturated fat free; low sodium; cholesterol free; low calorie; high in vitamin C.
Health Benefits of Fruits & Vegetables
The natural antioxidants in fruits and vegetables will help keep your body working at its best, so consuming a diet that meets your daily recommended amount of fruits and vegetables is one of the best ways to give your body a strong defense against disease. Fruits and vegetables are protective to health as they're helpful at reducing the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and some cancers. They're also low in calories, which helps prevent obesity … a significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease.


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SIG Sauer P250 semi automatic handgun
9mm caliber
3.6" barrel
12 + 1 capacity
Firing pin block safety
Double action only
3 sizes interchangeable polymer grip shell
Ambidextrous slide catch lever
Reversible magazine catch
Black polymer grip shell
Picatinny accessory rail
Stainless Steel slide
SIGLITE night sights
6.7" overall length
4.7" tall
1.1" wide
5.5" sight radius
24.9 oz.
The Sig Sauer P250 was designed specifically to address the future needs of the military and law enforcement professionals around the world. The innovative design of the removable steel frame housed in a polymer grip module allows agencies and units to change caliber, pistol size (subcompact, compact and full), trigger length and grip size without changing the issued serial number. The steel frame controls the rearward motion of the slide- not the polymer grip, as in other pistols. The result is both outstanding accuracy and reliable functionality even with laser/light accessories mounted to the polymer grip's accessory rail.
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Federal law requires firearms to be shipped to FFL Dealers. For an individual to receive a firearm from Cheaper Than Dirt! it must be shipped to an FFL Dealer in your state.Locating a Federal-Firearm License Dealer (FFL) in Your Area
There are thousands of FFL Dealers in the United States. You may choose an FFL Dealer from our preferred listing or you may find a dealer in your area. To find a list of FFL Dealers in your area area CLICK HERE. If you choose a dealer that is not on our preferred list, either you or the FFL Dealer will be required to submit a copy of the Federal Firearms License referencing your Cheaper Than Dirt! order number. The FFL Dealer will usually charge a fee to conduct the transfer. There are duties that the FFL Dealer is required to do during the process which include a criminal and mental health background check through NICS. Remember, the FFL Dealer is doing you a favor and the process takes time to complete. Fees can vary so check with the FFL Dealer ahead of time to request a quote on the fees associated with your firearm transfer. The FFL Dealer is in business to make a profit and your internet purchase may be viewed as competition to their retail business. If you feel the fees are too high, you can search for another FFL Dealer.Completing the Transaction
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It takes a lot to shift the course of an industry. For every truly disruptive company, there are dozens that try and fail – and plenty of copycats that follow, but fall short of the new model.
Being disruptive doesn't always mean being first to the market with an idea. It's about executing it better than any competitor – and staying ahead of the curve from there.
So, which products and companies that have changed the way the world does business? Click ahead for the list!
By Chris Morris, Special to CNBC.com
Posted 29 April 2011
Look for special coverage of the Wired Business Conference, Tuesday, May 3, on "Power Lunch" at 1pm ET on CNBC. Michelle Caruso-Cabrera will report from the event and will speak with key participants, including some of the tech world's most-watched leaders