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The idea that quantum physics might have something to do with consciousness crops up in a number of theories: perhaps most prominently in the version put forward by Penrose and Hameroff, but quite regularly elsewhere – the views of Huping Hu and Maoxin Wu, for example, have been discussed here recently. I sometimes find the motivation of this line of reasoning a little unclear: why exactly do we need to invoke quantum physics, anyway? Sometimes it seems that the quantum theorists are merely hoping that there will turn out to be one solution to two otherwise unconnected mysteries: not actually a very good bet.
Earlier this year, Maurits van den Noort, from the Department of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Bergen, came up with yet more reflections on the relevance of quantum effects, but this time there is a difference, in that he puts forward two studies which seem to offer empirical evidence that something unexpected and possibly quantumish is going on in the unconscious emtional reactions of human beings, as revealed by scans and EEG readings. A book is apparently in the pipeline.
Van den Noort gives an admirably clear summary of just how quantum physics might be thought relevant to consciousness:
First, quantum coherence (e.g. Bose-Einstein condensation) is a possible physical basis for 'binding' or unity of consciousness (Marshall, 1989). Second, non-local entanglements (e.g. 'Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen correlations') serve as a potential basis for associative memory and non-local emotional interpersonal connection. Third, quantum superposition of information provides a basis for preconscious and subconscious processes, dreams and altered states. Finally, quantum state reduction (quantum computation) serves as a possible physical mechanism for the transition from preconscious processes to consciousness (Penrose, 1989; 1994).
He says that quantum state reductions may send quantum information "back in time", and it is the scope for non-linear information processing which particularly interests him. Acknowledging that a smooth chronological sequence is one of the more salient properties of subjective experience, he points instead to unconscious information processing, and especially to the generation of emotional responses.
The two experiments quoted by Van den Noort involved showing subjects a series of images: some neutral, some emotionally stimulating. (In fact the stimulating images were either erotic or violent, which seems to short-change the emotional life of human beings somewhat, though no doubt it helped to guarantee a clear reaction). Both experiments, whether based on scanner or EEG, produced the same extraordinary result: it was possible to detect an emotional reaction to emotional stimuli just before they actually occurred, even though subjects had no way of knowing whether the next image in the random series was going to be emotionally charged or neutral.
Van den Noort suggests that a likely explanation is that the unconscious mental processes at work here are powered by non-linear quantum information processing. He sees unconscious information processing as a kind of fast but rough system for generating emotional reactions which colour our behaviour, although they remain subject to the slower and more thorough examination of events which takes place on a conscious level.
These results are so remarkable (I'm not sure I can get my head round the implications for Libet's similarly counter-intuitive findings at all) that it is tempting to assume that something must have been wrong with the experimental set-up: perhaps the images weren't truly randomised, or the subjects were somehow able to pick up subtle clues of which the experimenters remained unaware. I don't know of any flaws like this, but I am inclined to think something must be wrong somewhere.
First, the ability to respond to future events, even in the shortest term, is such a useful capacity it seems strange our nervous system doesn't make better use of it. Our system is certainly set up to produce fast responses in certain cases: when we touch a hot surface, for example, the nerve signal does not even have to spend the small amount of extra time needed to go all the way to the brain: instead, a short loop triggers a hard-wired evasive reponse. If the brain could register emotional events before they happened (and burning your hand, or even nearly burning it, surely does generate some emotion) it ought to be able to set off the reflex evasive action before you actually make contact. I realise that evolution does not necessarily deliver every possible good idea: but this one is so simple and so valuable it seems suprising, given Van den Noort's findings, that pre-emptive reflexes don't exist. Second, this kind of experiment, moitoring reaction times to a sequence of images, sounds like a pretty typical piece of psychological research: it seems a little odd that some other researcher hasn't come across this chronological curiosity before.


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A majority of employers seeking to hire business-school graduates in 2014 plan to raise annual base salary levels for new hires at or above the rate of inflation, the nonprofit Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) found in a study comparing business-graduate pay in 2013 and 2014.
In November 2013 the GMAC conducted its annual year-end poll, predominantly of employers in the U.S. (53 percent of respondents) and Europe (25 percent), to preview hiring projections for the coming year. The 2013 Year-End Poll of Employers revealed that more than half of organizations plan to increase base salaries for recent MBA graduates either at the inflation rate (45 percent) or above it (11 percent).
In comparison, just under half of employers plan to offer recent bachelor's candidates starting base salaries either at the inflation rate (35 percent) or above it (13 percent).
"There are more and more graduate business school students on the market, but the demand is still high so compensation remains competitive," according to the survey report.
Employer demand for non-MBA business master's graduates continues to grow. The greatest growth in demand is expected to occur in the share of organizations that plan to hire new Master in Management graduates (42 percent of employers, compared with 37 percent in 2013). Demand for recent Master of Accounting and Master of Finance graduates remained consistent with 2013, hovering just above one-third of employers planning to hire graduates from this field.
For these and other specialized business degrees, the expected change in 2014 average annual base salaries from those in 2013 is expected to be as follows:
The study emphasized that employers are after candidates with solid work experience. "By participating in an internship during their graduate business program, students can set themselves apart in the job-applicant pool," the report stated.
But even those without degrees who have industry experience relevant to a hiring company can expect to receive 2014 salaries more likely to outpace inflation than those with recent bachelor's degrees (hiring of non-degreed candidates, including those who completed formal apprentice programs, is more prevalent outside the U.S.).
The survey revealed that 38 percent of employers that plan to hire direct-from-industry candidates will offer salaries that match the inflation rate, and 1 in 5 will boost base salaries above the inflation rate for experienced individuals, reflecting a "work experience premium."
"Good people with solid experience will continue to be in demand," according to the report, but "demand is not so great that companies are willing to take people with little previous work experience and/or mediocre academic performance."
Expected Change in 2014 Average Annual Base Salaries versus 2013 Salaries (percentage of employers)
New-hire salary above inflation rate
New-hire salary at inflation rate
New-hire salary same as 2013
New-hire salary down from 2013
MBA graduates
Master of Accounting graduates
Master of Finance graduates
Others specialized business degree graduates
Experienced hires (direct-from-industry candidates)
Bachelor's degree graduates
Nonbusiness master's degree graduates
Source: Graduate Management Admission Council
In another notable finding, more than three-quarters of employers that plan to hire business-school graduates in 2014 expect to maintain their 2013 hiring levels or increase them.
Asked about hiring business-school graduates, 96 percent of employers agree or strongly agree that these candidates bring value to their organization, and 68 percent agree or strongly agree that recruiting business-school graduates is a priority in their hiring plans.
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Echoshift Preview
I still have Echochrome on my PS3 and every now and then, I give it a go. It's usually when I'm feeling particularly masochistic and after an hour or two, my horribly confuzled mind wears down and I start randomly spinning the puzzle about, desperately and vainly hoping to alight upon the solution. But I keep going back to it because it's such an ingenious concept and the pleasant, classy presentation is very appealing to me. This is why I will certainly have to try Echoshift, the much-anticipated follow-up to the aforementioned brain-buster. For now, the game is only confirmed for the PSP but I'm hoping it will appear in downloadable form on the PSN, so PS3 users can also take advantage of this fresh puzzle experience. But this time, rather than perspective being the crux of the issue, it's more about the time-space continuum, which made Braid so wonderfully – and painfully – addicting.
As you might expect, this game won't be leaping off the screen with oodles of color and loads of special effects. No, this is all about testing the mind and hence, they are stripping any semblance of flash away from the visual presentation, which leaves us with a game that looks very similar to Echochrome. If you're not familiar, you can check out the screenshots for both titles but basically, it's the minimalist approach to graphics: a stick figure, clear black lines that comprise the puzzle, and not much else. But in Echoshift, they do add just a dash of color, which is crucial to your ultimate success. For instance, these colors can be assigned to platforms that must be activated or deactivated depending on your goal, and to do this, you must press a corresponding button of the same color. Doing this will create paths where they didn't exist before, remove troublesome walls or other obstacles, and eventually, lead you to the door at the end of the level.
Basically, as I said before, it's all about time…in more ways than one. Not only do you have a time limit for each level (as you did in Echochrome), but you also must take advantage of a special recording mechanic that will allow you to learn from your mistakes. Furthermore, you have to fail during your first few attempts because that will create a layering effect over time that lets you interact with previous attempts. …still with me? Yes? Actually, if you've played Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time, you're familiar with a similar mechanic of "time recording," which Clank uses during certain levels. This is kinda like that, only it's guaranteed to be far more complex, especially as you continue to progress through the game. GameSpot used the following as a gameplay example: "you can use your past self to walk to a switch on the far right end of a level so that your future self can cross a gap at the far left end of a level without having to rush back to it." Sound doable? Maybe.
The difficulty ramps up by adding other considerations, like booby traps that might actually force you to rely on reactions rather than brain activity. The interesting part is exactly how these traps will be implemented and how they affect the time concept. For instance, if a block falls on you, you have to press the Circle button as fast as you can to free yourself but if future and past "selves" get caught beneath it, you can use the combined strength of them all to free yourself faster. That really sounds completely insane but if you spend enough time with it, you may begin to see the light, slowly but surely… Echoshift is one of those games that will torture you with its brutal difficulty superimposed over a false veneer of simplicity, and that alone is enough to be intriguing. The only question is, can you resist chucking your PSP out the window when a particularly tricky puzzle leaves you frustrated beyond belief?
12/10/2009 Ben Dutka
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i get so frustrated with some of the levels but, it's hard to not keep re-trying after you've made so much progress on your previous attempt... and it's a great party title... turn it on and show them how to select the puzzles, the controls, and people end up spending numerous minutes and retries, trying to solve the puzzle...
i too will be looking forward to echoshift (all lower-case i presume, lol)... one of the great "thinking" games in quite some time...
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My main frustration is getting the damn thing to "snap-to" how I want when I want; the square (?) button doesn't help like it should.
That, and I don't like it when puzzle games count time "down"; I prefer it when they only count how long it took to finish the puzzle. I play puzzle games to relax.
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The Taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide bomber who slammed a truck into a NATO-Afghan army base today, injuring 45 Afghan soldiers.
The base in the province of Paktia came under "indirect fire" after the car bombing, Lt. Junior Grade Amy Hession told CNN.
Seven civilians were also hurt during the attack that happened in Zurmat district about an hour south of the capital, Kabul.
"The bomber detonated explosives right in front of a joint base shared by the Afghan army and foreign forces, wounding 45 soldiers," Paktia deputy governor Gul Rahman Mangal told Reuters.
International troops are slowly leaving Afghanistan security to the 350,000-member Afghan security forces, with plans to depart by 2014.
More from GlobalPost: UK to pull thousands of troops from Afghanistan in 2013
That has led to increased Taliban attacks and sinking moral among local troops, Reuters reported.
According to NATO, attacks have killed more than 240 soldiers and 290 police officers in an average month this year.
On Saturday, two American officers died in an "insider attack" against an Afghan intelligence office, The Associated Press reported.
One of those Americans was 24-year-old Army soldier Brittany B. Gordon, the newspaper said.
Officials have not identified the other American killed – a CIA officer – in an attack that also claimed the lives of four Afghanis.
NATO called it an insider attack, blaming a member of the Afghanistan intelligence force, a claim the agency refuted, the AP said.
More from GlobalPost: Afghan government could collapse after 2014 withdrawal, report says


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Tripping the 8 Circuits: Antero Alli on Paratheatre, transformation, and consciousness embodied.
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I recently had the opportunity to spend some time talking with Antero Alli.
His work has always stood out to me for their focus on body awareness and organic experience.
In a genre filled with fantastical thinking, wishing, and imagining, Antero's approaches to consciousness exploration remain grounded in the body and individual perception.
Keep your body in mind while you listen to the discussion, and treat it as a jumping off point for your own individual exploration of your mind, body, perception, and life.
Antero and I have a free-flowing conversation starting with the 8-Circuit-Brain model and it's relation to direct experience, and then we go deeper into Paratheatre, and his ParaTheatrical ReSearch project stretching over the last 3 decades.
The images above are paratheatre stills from "Dreambody/Earthbody: A Paratheatre video document by Antero Alli (2012; 80 min)"; photo credit: A. Alli.
You can find more from Antero at Vertical Pool and ParaTheatrical Research.
His most recent offering is this year's 8 Circuit Brain 8 Week Online Course, starting on March 14, 2014.
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Pentagon Pushes for Faster F-35 Cost Cuts
The Pentagon has taken over cost-cutting efforts for the F-35 program, which has been plagued by years of cost overruns, production delays and technical problems. The Defense Department rejected a cost-saving plan proposed by contractors including principal manufacturer Lockheed Martin as being too slow to produce substantial savings. Instead, it gave Lockheed a $60 million contract "to pursue further efficiency measures, with more oversight of how the money was spent," The Wall Street Journal's Doug Cameron reports. F-35 program leaders "say they want more of the cost-saving effort directed at smaller suppliers that haven't been pressured enough." The Pentagon plans to cut the price of the F-35A model used by the Air Force from a recent $94.6 million each to around $80 million by 2020. Overall, the price of developing the F-35 has climbed above $400 billion, with the total program cost now projected at $1.53 trillion. (Wall Street Journal, CNBC)
Does Paul Ryan Have 'His Eyes on the Exits'?
Politico's Tim Alberta and Rachael Bade drop a blockbuster: "Despite several landmark legislative wins this year, and a better-than-expected relationship with President Donald Trump, Ryan has made it known to some of his closest confidants that this will be his final term as speaker. … He would like to serve through Election Day 2018 and retire ahead of the next Congress. This would give Ryan a final legislative year to chase his second white whale, entitlement reform, while using his unrivaled fundraising prowess to help protect the House majority—all with the benefit of averting an ugly internecine power struggle during election season."
Speculation has been swirling that Ryan could step down once "he's harpooned his personal white whale of tax reform," as HuffPost put it.
When asked at his weekly press conference whether he'll be quitting anytime soon, Ryan chuckled and said, "I'm not, no."
EU Finance Ministers Warn Mnuchin About Tax Plan
The finance ministers of Europe's five largest economies — Germany, France, the U.K., Italy and Spain — warned that the Republican tax plan could have "a major distortive impact" on international trade and may violate international treaties. "The inclusion of certain less conventional international tax provisions could contravene the U.S.'s double taxation treaties and may risk having a major distortive impact on international trade," the ministers wrote in a letter to Mnuchin.
Trump's Plans for Welfare Reform Will Hit Health Care, Housing and Veterans
Politico reports: "The White House is quietly preparing a sweeping executive order that would mandate a top-to-bottom review of the federal programs on which millions of poor Americans rely. And GOP lawmakers are in the early stages of crafting legislation that could make it more difficult to qualify for those programs. … The president is expected to sign the welfare executive order as soon as January, according to multiple administration officials, with an eye toward making changes to health care, food stamps, housing and veterans programs, not just traditional welfare payments."
It's Official: No Government Shutdown – for Now
President Trump signed a short-term continuing resolution today to fund the federal government through Friday, December 22.
Bloomberg called the maneuver "a monumental piece of can kicking," which is no doubt the case, but at least you'll be able to visit your favorite national park over the weekend.
Here's to small victories!
Greenspan Has a Warning About the GOP Tax Plan
The Republican tax cuts won't do much for economic growth, former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan told CNBC Wednesday, but they will damage the country's fiscal situation while creating the threat of stagflation. "This is a terrible fiscal situation we've got ourselves into," Greenspan said. "The administration is doing tax cuts and a spending decrease, but he's doing them in the wrong order. What we need right now is to focus totally on reducing the debt."


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Cowboy hats on the wall? And a jacket and pants hanging on the wall? Is this in case of a fire? You just grab the clothes and run? Help me understand the reasoning behind this.
Cowboy hats on the wall? And a jacket and pants hanging on the wall? Is this in case of a fire? You just grab the clothes and run? Help me understand the reasoning behind this.
Tags: Bedroom · Phoenix Homes
No joke. Ox yokes are on display in this Phoenix home. Why? I don't know. There's also fake plants and clutter on the wall and antlers and rabbit fur lying around. The horseshoe brings good luck.
Bathroom with faux exposed brick paint. There's nothing more attractive to buyers than making a room look like it's falling apart.
They continued the exposed brick theme into the living room. And added a lot of family photos. And bull horns.
Tags: Bathroom · Clutter · Fake Plants & Flowers · Family Photos · Family Room · Faux Paint & Murals · Phoenix Homes
Seriously, the description for this Phoenix home actually states "new above ground pool." Uh, it's not really a pool, per se, nor fixed to the ground either. Nice try.
Tags: Phoenix Homes · Pool & Spa
Ugly tile. Ugly wallpaper border.
Tags: Kitchen · Living Room · Phoenix Homes · Tile · Wallpaper
Almost too convenient. The darn I-17 Freeway is in their back yard!!
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So many items to distract buyers. Looks like a thrift shop. Ceramic cat, old lamp, ugly table, moonshine jug, lacy curtains, painted-on saw, painted-on round saw, ugly old chair, fake flowers, ceramic elephant from T.J. Maxx, Halloween pumpkin-head doll on top of an old-fashioned telephone replica, an eagle that looks like a bat, blue carpet, and a 1980s entertainment center with smoked glass doors.
Tags: Clutter · Grandma's House · Living Room · Phoenix Homes · Staging
For the city of Phoenix only, as of September 29, 2008. Numbers are based on the orange 90-day lines.
Average days on market for Phoenix properties: 128 days (up one day in the past week)
Median sales price for Phoenix properties: $212,363 (down $1,858 since last week).
Median price per square foot for Phoenix properties: $128/sqft (no change in the last week)
Inventory of properties for sale in Phoenix: 10,070 (down another 4 in the last week)
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Come on. Really now. Were you too tired to wash the dishes and put them away? So you threw a towel over the dishes and hoped that buyers wouldn't notice?
[This isn't me taking the photo during a visit to the house; this is the real deal; it's an actual photo distributed on the internet for everyone to see.]
Do you like the crocheted blender cozy? There's probably a tissue cozy in the bathroom.
Here's the front of the house with unplanted landscaping. Buyers see unfinished projects like that plus the dirty dishes and then wonder, "What else are they neglecting?" See the statue? It looks like the person is choking or strangling the other person.
Tags: Clutter · Curb Appeal · Kitchen · Phoenix Homes
Isn't the caterpillar cute and cuddly?
This is the first room that buyers will see. Rooms should have a clear purpose when buyers take a look. Is this a living room or a TV room or an office or a pet room? Why are there sheets/blankets over the window?
Is this room a family room, a garage, a boxing gym, or a martial arts studio?
Tags: Bedroom · Clutter · Living Room · Phoenix Homes · Staging · Stuffed Animals
Hey, what is that pattern on the wall? Is it snakeskin or tortoise shell? Cobblestone?
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Not only was the weather dismal, but most of the football action was, too, on an evening played under a sky filled with rain and lightning. Some games were rain shortened.
Glen Este (5-0) defeated Amelia (1-4) again, this time 28-0, in game halted in the third quarter due to lightning. The Trojans owned period leads of 8-0, and 21-0. Donnie Talbott scored twice on rushes of two and 14 yards, Brad Griffith on a 13-yard pass from Andrew Keller, and Slater on a 49-yard sprint. Steven Wilson ran for two extra points andPatrick Harder kicked three.
"The team worked hard," said GE head man Zak Taylor. "The defense as a group played real well. Amelia had six yards total offense."
Taylor said next week's foe, Loveland is "much improved."
Goshen (4-1) returned to its winning ways in a shortened game over Williamsburg (0-5) 28-0. The winners were atop at the breaks 6-0 and 21-0. Billy Whitacre scored on a seven-yard dash, Christian Hubbard on an 11-yard burst, John Strong muscled in from four yards out, and Josh Greer grabbed a 35-yard pass from Whitaker. Strong caught a pass from Whitaker for two extra points and Ryan Reese kicked two more.
"It was a strange night. Fortunately we didn't have to play Saturday," said Goshen taskmaster Mark Slagle. "Williamsburg played hard. It was a good game. . . We're happy to be improving. We didn't turn the ball over once."
Slagle noted the play of Hubbard, Strong, and Whitaker, and offensive lineman Ben Dulle. "The defense played solid ball."
Batavia is next. "They have some very skilled, capable athletes," Slagle concluded.
Clermont Northeastern (2-3) won its second consecutive contest, 17-14, over visiting Batavia (1-4) on Saturday morning in a game postponed from the night before. Danny Loch scored two TDs on 49 and five-yard spurts. Cody Huxel kicked a 28-yard field goal and two extra points for the Rockets. Bulldog scoring was made by Andrew Avery on an 80-yard sprint and Caleb Corrill on a six-yard dash. Jason Strine kicked two conversions.
For Loch, he recorded his second consecutive 200-yard plus rushing performance, this time gaining 222 yards on 38 carries. Quarterback Trace Voshell was 10 for 27 passing for 117 yards. David Cowell shagged three aerials for 40 yards, Tyler Sanders five for 49, and Jeff Eckstein two for 28.
"This was definitely a big win for us. Someone told me it was the first time since 1988 we'd won two games in a row," said Josh Durbin, CNE head coach. "I can't say enough about how my coaches are doing and teaching. The kids are learning how to win and not give up.
Bethel-Tate (2-3) was blown out at Blanchester 55-0. Milford (1-4) lost to visiting Princeton 16-0. New Richmond (2-3) was clobbered by visiting , state-ranked New Albany 41-0.


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Studioandolina: Designer
Let's say you have a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Washington. You're a sculptor in Seattle for about 10 years, showing your work there as well as in many other cities across the country. You become quite well known for your sculptures and your glass installations. You then teach Art in a private college in Detroit for several years. What next? Well, if you're Gary Andolina, you're influenced by the function and design that you see in a city known for auto design and industrial design, and you return to Seattle, where you design and build tables.
The minimal design of the tables is similar to Andolina's philosophy in his sculpture. Stripped to only a few materials -- the table tops are made of bamboo plywood and the legs are stainless steel or gun-blued steel -- those materials become very important and are the focus of the work.
Gary Andolina's dedicated to the use of renewable wood resources. He says, The bamboo is VERY important as well for its green properties and renewable status as a "grass" plant and not a tree. It grows very fast and is mature in three years.
Studioandolina's tables are made to order and require about a two week lead time. Prices range from $300 for a pair of small side tables, to $650 for a sofa/entry table or a large coffee table.
At the moment Andolina's concentrating on tables, but he's planning to design lighting next.
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Philippe Pacalet, a rule breaker making natural Burgundy
Mike Steinberger posted a piece to Slate.com on Friday detailing the folly French appellation politics (entitled "How Bureaucrats Are Wrecking French Wine"). I'm glad to see the topic getting a broader airing since it is at the heart of my book, Wine Politics, which Mike kindly mentions. But go check out the article and see Mike's plan for AOC reform if he were French wine czar for a day.
Mike mentions the growing ranks of quality producers who have had wines refused by the tasting portion of the appellation process. When the list includes names such as Jean Thevenet, Didier Dagueneau, Eloi Dürrbach, Marcel Lapierre, Thierry and Jean-Marie Puzelat, Marcel Richaud, Georges Descombes, and Philippe Jambon, you've got to wonder if that doesn't say more about the appellation politics itself. But there's one other notable rule breaker who could be included in that list: Philippe Pacalet.
I caught up with Pacalet at the IPNC last month in Oregon–his first visit to the U.S. In the above picture he poured me a taste of his absolutely delicious 2005 Pommard, light in color and body with terrific aromatics, from a tea kettle shaped decanter (find this wine).
Pacalet is the nephew of Marcel Lapierre, one of the leaders of natural wine in France whose scrumptious Morgon 2006 I've mentioned before. In the 1980s, he developed an affinity for natural wines working with his uncle and Jules Chauvet, an important figure in the early days of natural wines in France. Today, he is a winemaker but doesn't own any vines–he rents. He explained that he does not add sulfur to the grapes after harvest, works with the indigenous yeasts, and doesn't add enzymes or tannins. (See this SF Chronicle article for a backgrounder on sulfur and sulfites; Pacalet does use some right before bottling.)
While I was standing in line at the final salmon bake dinner with Jamie Goode, author of The Science of Wine, Pacalet told us that he believes that much of the vinifera vines in France have been weakened by generations of inbreeding, which makes them susceptible to disease. His solution would be to genetically modify the vines to have greater disease resistance, which would reduce the need for spraying. Pretty provocative for a natural winemaker.
At breakfast the next day (IPNC is like a reunion weekend for pinotphiles), Pacalet told me that his 2005 Corton-Charlemagne was denied the appellation, which meant for him "30,000 euros in the trash." When I asked him why doesn't make it as a lowly vin de table and join the list of producers above, he said "I don't pay taxes to make a vin de table."
Since then, he's become a member of the Corton-Charlemagne syndicat, or the rule-setting board of local producers.


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Camelot Arms Care Center has been recognized as a 2011 recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality National Quality Award presented by the American Health Care Association.
The National Quality Award Program is based on the core values and criteria of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Program.
Cornersburg, a suburb of the greater Youngstown area, is anything but square. We are at the heart of a vibrant area that is revitalizing the nearby population. Renovated in 2009, Camelot Arms Care Center is a 2011 National Quality Award winning community that is ready to meet the needs of our residents. Set back from the main thoroughfare, our fenced in courtyard, complete with gazebo, offers a tranquil setting for resident and family gatherings.
The Camelot Arms Care Center provides exceptional healthcare services in a safe, clean and friendly environment. Each day, our mission is lived through the actions and interactions of each staff member. With a younger age group of residents, we have created a variety of dining, activity, therapy, and nursing services to appeal to everyone's needs.
Built in the 1970s, Camelot Arms Care Center is a 94-bed community in Mahoning County, Ohio. The interior of our community has recently been refurbished with trendy décor and new furnishings which help create the warm and comfortable feeling of home.
Camelot Arms Care Center specializes in providing short-term and long-term stays that include skilled rehabilitation services including physical, occupational, and speech and language therapy. We also offer skilled nursing services, such as wound care, dementia care and psychological services, to a very diverse age group and socioeconomic resident population.
Choosing the right nursing center can be a difficult decision for the potential resident and family. We understand the emotional process of placement and strive to help with the adjustment for both the resident and his or her family. In fact, many of our staff members have had relatives and friends choose our center because of our family atmosphere and quality nursing care services.
Our staff sets the standard for excellence in all departments and all services we provide. We believe that our goal is to create an environment which promotes independence and safety while focusing on improving the quality of life for each patient.
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The Queendom of Harven counts among the cutest places of the Borderlands. It's a rich, warm and pleasant country, like an oasis threatened by the progression of the nearby desert. Since centuries, it has always been governed by women, as men are not considered to be subtle and strong-willed enough for such a task. Place of men in society evolved and now, few people really about the fact the famous Queen's guard officer, Dravis, is only a man. Current queen is princess Sylve, a young unmarried girl, whose engagement with a foreign prince named Elias, from the famous Dragons Knight's order.
Sylve is very popular, particularly among the big Halflings, dwarves and elves communities – the later because of her alleged fairy-bloodline. Her palace is a worldwide known marvel of architecture, painting, sculpture and all the fine arts. Tales about elflike spirits serving as Queen councilors and advisers are probably fairy tales, but he wisdom, for such a young girl, is very famous.
Long time ago, Harven was a larger land, but some parts were seized like Kudala, or lie under deserts sables. Anyway, it's still a strongly independent and proud country, producing rice, mining and woodcarving. Its capital, which is named Harven as the Queendom, is a beautiful and happy sea port, probably the biggest city of the so-called Borderlands. Musicians, bards and harpers are welcome in town and can freely play in the various parks and gardens, hoping to be called for the famous palace's balls.
It's the only place where magic and alchemy can be freely studied, under the guidance of the palace Wizard, Master Jalapa and the Queen's alchimist Bhatti. Even the thieve's guild, led by Lady Khajuraho and her apprentice Earl, which is organized as a mimic of the court, with titles such as "Duchess of stealth", is part of the light-hearth spirit of Harven.
Religions of all sorts are allowed, the queen herself sacrificing to the Queen of Winds, but bigotry and proselytism wasn't part of Harven's mind for a long time. Now, two cults at least battle for the spiritual leadership: the Lawful Melrosian church missionaries, that most people suspects to prepare no less than the invasion of Harven by Crusaders armies, and the chaotic sect of One-hundred eye's Osrik.
Osrik is depicted as a sitting red man with a raised hand and one-hundred eyes throughout its body. He's the God of seers, knowing all what happen at the same time. Wards, oculists and any people which has ties with eyes and watching, are traditionnaly his followers, but since the cult emerges, many more people can be cultists.
His followers travel with his statue on a canopy and attract new disciples by claiming Osrik have been changed into a star by foreign gods, but with their support and prayers will soon get back and save them. Foreign gods are never named, but suppositions it could be St-Melrose and the Crusaders gods have been discussed.
South Jungle orcs also pay attention to Osrik, as they claim he was their creator, "Orc" being an alteration of Osrik name – and the Eye always have been a symbol among orcs tribes. Their famous Queen, Pamalraso, a well-known member of the Wolf beast cult, offered the support of her wolf-warriors to the Osrik cultists, a great threat for the Queendom safety even if a peace treaty has been signed with the orcs.
The powerful Cassanderos family, a cousin-linage of princess Sylve, once barons of Kudala and still claiming to be, are now supporters of Osrik cult. Some members publicly participate to ceremonies. Some fear it could be a plot against the Queen, as Cassanderos complain about her lack of will to engage war with Kudala and conquer it again.
Apart of orcs tribes, south jungles are famous for their exotic, living plants and the abundance of Decapodes. These ten-tentacled tree climbers are not uncommon throughout the country, but this is the main place to capture one. Black bears, wolves and giant insects are common as well. Kobolds and Hobgoblins tribes also dwell the surrounding mountains.


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Accessories, Fashion, Hair, Jewelry — Don't Miss the Mane Message
The old elastic hair tie on the wrist isn't just boring, it's uncomfortable and unsightly — especially when it leaves a crease behind. Fortunately, Mane Message founder Olivia Hayward has done something about that. Her line of "bohemian chic" soft elastic hair accessories double as simple, comfortable and attractive bracelets in almost every shade imaginable.
Besides pairing well with the current friendship bracelet trend (see inset featuring the Red and White Tie Dye Hair Tie in the Teal Christmas Package above), Mane Message hair ties and headbands don't leave harsh creases on your hair or skin. This means you don't have to worry about having a giant dent in your hair — or worse, your salon blowout — in the middle of the day.
Being slightly wider and more colorful than your average elastic, Mane Message hair ties are also harder to misplace — at least that's been my experience. Of course, they don't disappear into hairstyles as easily (something to keep in mind when you're going for the "invisible hair tie" thing). I, for one, am looking forward to making them part of my outfit. Fun, fun.
Starting at $4 a pack, Mane Message hair accessories are a great option for affordable, fun and practical gifts this year. They also come in bulk (at 20-30 hair ties) or as single embellished pieces ($5 each). Check them out at manemessage.com.


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November CAKE Morning
Digital Humanities
Tuesday, November 19, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (GMT)
Event Details
Tuesday 19th November
Highlights from Museums Association Conference
This month we have our very own Joseph Sivell fresh on his return from the Museums Association conference held in Liverpool. He's be giving a variation on the workshop jointly presented with Linda Spurdal titled 'The pros and cons of multi-user technology'. He'll also be reporting back on the hot topics and exciting development presented this year at the conference. Perfect, if you weren't able to spend two days up in Liverpool this year.
As usual there will be usual fantastic networking opportunities, delicious CAKE and the first details of our end-of-year Christmas CAKE session!
Given the wide and diverse range of academics, businesses, students and Heritage organisations working collaboratively on the DHD project, we will be hosting free monthly "cake" (Collaboration and Knowledge Exchange) mornings to showcase current developments, discuss funding opportunities and tackle current challenges. Plus - there will be cake!
You can access printable directions and a map by going to our University web page HERE .
If you have any special requirements, please do not hesitate to get in touch email@example.com or by phone on 0121 414 9153.
If you would like to present or show a demonstration please contact Nadia Wood, Project Manager at email@example.com or 0121 414 9153.
To view our project presentation click here or our newlsetter here
For details of the January 2013 cake morning please click here
For details of the February 2013 cake morning please click here
For details of the March 2013 cake morning please click here
For details of the April 2013 cake morning please click here
The Digital Heritage Demonstrator Project is supported by:
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Chowen and Garfield Weston Foundation Prototyping Hall, Ground Floor, ERI Building
University of Birmingham, Pritchatts Road, Edgbaston
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Tuesday, November 19, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (GMT)
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Capsicums have three reasons to be loved. One, it adds a dynamic personality to your food owing to vibrant colours of green, yellow, red and orange.
Two, it blends into any dish and brings out a certain zing and flavour. Three, it is a storehouse of essential nutrients that can fight most illness.
The capsicum is considered an exotic vegetable that are likely to be called bell peppers or paprika in certain countries around the world. Due to all these advantages, the capsicum has found its place in almost all cuisines.
Further, the sections below will give you an idea about the history, nutritional facts, health benefits and how to select and store capsicum.
Capsicums, related to the chili peppers, have been in existence for atleast 9000 years and according to many historians, they have been cultivated for 7000 years. Capsicums are believed to have originated in regions of South and Central America.
It was Christopher Columbus who collected capsicums from the West Indian regions in the 1492 and took them to Spain. It was from there that capsicums spread through the regions of Africa, Asia and Australia.
Owing to the adaptable nature of these bell peppers, they grew well in tropical and temperate climates. Today, China, Turkey, Italy, Spain, India, Romania and Mexico are among the leading producers of capsicum with almost 20-27 species grown across the world.
Health Benefits of Simla Mirch (Capsicum)
- Capsicums are known to lower the fat stored in blood corpuscles, called triglycerides, and thus help in burning calories. This can vastly improve the body metabolism. Moreover, this vegetable is considered beneficial in weight loss as it is low in fat and carbohydrates.
- It contains antioxidants like beta carotene (carotenoid), lutein and zeaxanthin (phytochemicals) and vitamin C. After consumption of capsicum, the body converts beta carotene into retinol, which is one of the most usable forms of vitamin A. These combine together and minimize damage caused by the free radicals to the tissues, arteries and nerves and it also helps in prevention and treatment of heart diseases, osteoarthritis, bronchitis, asthma, cataract etc.
- Capsaicin, contained in capsicums, is a lipophilic chemical which produces a burning sensation in the mouth and it is believed to prevent and treat cancer since this compound prevent carcinogens from binding with the DNA. Capsaicin is also known to block the transmission of pain from the skin to the spinal cord and treating a condition called neuralgia, pain linked with herpes zoster and postoperative amputation trauma.
- Rich in vitamins, capsicum helps in strengthening the immune system by making available vitamin A and C in the body. Vitamin B and folate have been used in the treatment of depression and stress related conditions. Lycopene, another important compound found abundantly in capsicums, reduces the risk of prostate, cervical and ovarian cancer.
- Apart from these benefits, capsicums promote cardiac health by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It has anti-inflammatory properties, stimulates stomach secretions and improves digestion.
Nutritional Value & Calories In Capsicum
Amount: 1 Weight: 100 gm
|Basic Components
|860 mg
|Total Calories
|Calories From Fats
|Calories From Carbohydrates
|Calories From Proteins
|Total Carbohydrates
|4.6 g
|Dietary Fiber
|1.7 g
|2.4 g
|Fats & Fatty Acids
|Total Fat
|170 mg
|Saturated Fat
|58 mg
|Monounsaturated Fat
|8 mg
|Polyunsaturated Fat
|62 mg
|Omega-3 Fatty Acids
|8 mg
|Omega-6 Fatty Acids
|54 mg
|Vitamin A
|Vitamin C
|80 mg
|Vitamin E
|370 mcg
|Vitamin K
|7.4 mcg
|Vitamin B6
|224 mcg
|57 mcg
|28 mcg
|480 mcg
|10 mcg
|Panto Acid
|99 mcg
|10 mg
|340 mg
|10 mg
|3 mg
|175 mg
|20 mg
|130 mcg
|66 mcg
|122 mcg
|2 mcg
How many calories in Capsicum (Per 100 gm)
There are about 20 calories in capsicum per 100 gm of weight.
How to Buy Capsicum
- Look for capsicums that are brightly coloured, plump and shiny with a tight skin.
- Make sure that they are free from blemishes. Any dark spots on the surface could mean that capsicum has started to decay and rot.
- Capsicums need to be heavy and firm. Avoid the ones which are soft, dull, shriveled or pitted.
- Also, make sure that the stem is intact, fresh and green.
Capsicum Storage Tips
- Fresh capsicums can be stored in a refrigerator for a period of 5 days in a plastic bag. It is a fact that green capsicums stay fresh longer than the yellow and red ones.
- Cooked capsicums can be stored in airtight containers and then placed in cold storage. But this will remain edible for only a day or two.
- Capsicums can also be frozen so that it can be stored for longer period of time. Whether blanched or unblanched, they need to be cut into halves first and seeds removed before freezing. Unblanched ones should be tightly packed and sealed. Blanching means to cut the capsicum into small pieces and boil in water for 2-3 minutes and then tightly pack, seal and place inside the freezer. Remember that blanched capsicums stay fresh longer than the unblanched ones.
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Jacksonville State Gamecocks visit Tennessee State Tigers in NCAA Basketball wagering battle
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Tennessee State Tigers Odds
The Tennessee State Tigers will look to boost their win total and cover the spread when they tip off against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Gentry Complex on Thursday in NCAA hoops play.
The Tigers sport records of 11-7 and 8-6 ATS heading into this battle, while the Gamecocks have 12-5 and 6-6 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 5-3 for the Tigers and 5-2 for the Gamecocks.
View Jacksonville State vs Tennessee State Odds and Stats.
Betting Line:
College basketball odds makers at BetOnline opened the Tennessee State Tigers as 4.5-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over-under at the sportsbook.
Power Rankings / Prediction:
According to new college basketball power rankings here, it's the No. 94-ranked Tigers and the No. 223-rated Gamecocks in this matchup. Computer formulas aimed at predicting NCAAB scores point to a 69-68 win for the Gamecocks on Thursday.
How They Match Up:
The game also pits Tennessee State's No. 175-ranked offense, averaging 68 PPG, against a Gamecocks defense that ranks No. 55 at 60.4 PPG. The Tigers field goal percentage has averaged 42.3% so far, less than the Gamecocks marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.8% per game.
Defensively, Jacksonville State features the nation's No. 19-rated defense on the road, allowing 59.2 points per game. Tennessee State, meanwhile, comes in at No. 75 nationally in scoring at home.
In their last action, Jacksonville State was a 61-55 winner on the road against Eastern Illinois. They covered the 5-point spread as favorites. Jacksonville State got 22 points from Tarvin Gaines en route to a 61-55 victory over Eastern Illinois on Saturday at Lantz Arena.
Tennessee State won its last outing, an 81-69 result against SE Missouri State on January 12. They covered in that game as a 6-point favorite. Kellen Thornton scored 28 points and added 16 rebounds for a double-double, leading Tennessee State over SE Missouri State, 81-69, on Saturday at Gentry Complex.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 0-10
Before playing Eastern Kentucky are 4-6
After playing Eastern Illinois are 5-5
After a win are 7-3
Tennessee State Tigers Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Belmont are 3-3
After playing SE Missouri State are 8-2
After a win are 7-3
A few Gamecocks at Tigers trends to consider:
Jacksonville State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Jacksonville State's last 6 games when playing on the road against Tennessee State
Jacksonville State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tennessee State
Tennessee State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Tennessee State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tennessee State's last 5 games when playing Jacksonville State
Tennessee State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Jacksonville State
Next up:
Jacksonville State home to Eastern Kentucky, Saturday, January 19
Tennessee State at Belmont, Saturday, January 19


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What is a Bridal Secretary?
A Bridal Secretary is someone who comes to you and provides all your needs on your wedding day, from hair to makeup to jewelry. You no longer need to go to a bridal shop or salon and wait for the stylist and makeup artist to be ready. She is at your service from morning preparations and the wedding reception.
Why do you need a Bridal Secretary?
Thinking about wearing makeup all day through your wedding day without a touch-up? You may look back on your wedding pictures with regret as your face looked shiny as it got oily throughout the day, or your hair got messy as the wind blew. What if there was a professional makeup artist on stand by for you to take care of all these problems so that you could smile with confidence all day. Satine works quick and skillfully to change your makeup and hairstyle according to the dresses that you are planning to wear, matching it with a specially designed necklace and hair accessories (Please visit Satine Studio Jewelry Collection). In a short time you will become a beautiful bride all day, at anytime.
F – A Bridal touch-Up on location
G – Bridal touch- up with an additional style change on location
• Provide a hair jewelry OR a necklace
• No extra charge for hair extension
• A security deposit is required for the hair extension and the jewelry.
H – Trial makeup & hair (in studio only)
Bridal events are booked on a first come, first serve basis. Scheduling or attending a trial does not ensure first priority in booking of an actual wedding date; the first priority is reserved for the first party to set a deposit and sign an agreement for the specified time, date, and duration.
Please note:
Transportation charges may apply for out of service area, 25 kilometers from M1V 4S5. $1 per additional kilometer and any parking fee.
The earliest appointment starts at 5:30 A.M. There will be $100 hourly charge to start before 5:30 A.M. $50 for additional makeup artist (per artist). One hour minimum charge.
No reservation is guaranteed until a deposit is secured. Please be aware that a walk-in client may book your designated date on the spot, hence we will not be able to provide any advanced notice. If interested, please secure the deposit in advance with service agreement signed to avoid any disappointment.
*All prices and services are subject to change without notice* (Although will not affect bookings already secured with deposit)
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Hope: Restored
At Restore our mission is to help people find and follow Jesus.
Worship gatherings are held every Sunday at 10am at 20 Greenleaf Street, just three blocks from the Quincy Center T station, right in the heart of Quincy.
During the week, the Restore staff can be found at our offices in the Wollaston neighborhood of Quincy. Our offices are located on the 2nd floor of the Quincy Center for Innovation.
Restore Christian Church
20 Greenleaf Street, Quincy, MA 02169
Restore Offices
180 Old Colony Avenue, Quincy, MA 02170


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Circuit Boards
PCBs for the GoodFET32, GoodFET42, GoodThopter11, Facedancer11, and Facedancer21 are available by sending USD $5 per board to sixtysixav at hotmail.com.
Be sure to include a properly formatted shipping address; a properly formatted address includes a full name and carriage returns. You will need to separately purchase parts from the Bill of Materials.
As this price is slightly above cost, we are happy to offer free boards to students, the unemployed, and the funemployed. Just send an email to the same address, and some boards will reach you in a jiffy. This offer also applied to larger orders intended for group workshops or hackerspaces. Please do not send us proof of such status, as we Tennesseans don't believe in checking papers.
Shipping to other countries is no trouble on our end, but they might be a problem on yours. In particular, shipments to Germany and Australia are often delayed by customs. If you'd prefer a private carrier, such as Fedex, just ask for that and Paypal us the cost.
While we prefer Paypal (sixtysixav at hotmail.com) in USD, we accept payment in any currency, including but not limited to Confederate Dollars, Bitcoin (1GV3mhfg3dQ4qaH5oCTVoAnfYNmsYjkAEw), IOU, ale, hops, socks with hops, Dogecoin (DTW6ku2iHPdP9b9iqQWhwDjEotEHAbok66), Krugerrands, Hungarian Pengo. Please be honest about the exchange rate.
Assembled Boards
A batch of assembled GoodFET42 boards ave been made available by RLS and are available from the good neighbors at Adafruit assembled GoodFET42. From int3.cc, you can order assembled Facedancer21 devices. Indicate interest in other boards (Facedancers, more GoodFETs, ApiMotes, etc) via this form (i.e. not via email).


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Sevcik for Viola - Opus 2, Part 2
School of Bowing Technique. Arranged by Lionel Tertis. Music Sales America. Bosworth & Co. #BOE003918. Published by Bosworth & Co. (HL.14029800).
Item Number: HL.14029800
ISBN 1846090172. 9x11.5 inches.
A superb collection of exercises to help develop bowing style, accuracy, rhythms and wrist speed/strength. These have become some of the most widely used and successful studies and exercises in the first position.


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There is a saying: "Every minute you spend planning will save you 10 minutes in execution." As a project manager, I've learned that along with communication and execution, planning is one of the three key ingredients for project success.
Planning is not just a one-off activity completed in the early stages of a project. Planning is a process (or rather a group of processes), conducted throughout the project. And like every process, planning itself requires a plan and a setup, which defines the planning scope, details and deliverables.
So how do we plan the planning? Here is my five-step approach:
1. Decide on the project management methodology, framework or practice you will use on the project. Depending on the approach, you might require different planning styles, deliverables, details or rigor.
You might have to go ahead with a detailed planning process if you will use a waterfall approach. Conversely, you might have to keep the planning thin if you will use an agile approach, such as scrum. Or, your planning might be predefined and framed if you have to use your organization's proprietary methodology.
2. Plan project time for planning. In average, at least 10 percent of management time should be allocated to project planning.
3. Write down a checklist of all project documents you plan or need to deliver. The list will mostly depend on your project's complexity, organization and methodology. (More on this in my next post.)
4. Start planning early and continue planning throughout the project.
Some of the planning documents, such as the high-level schedule or scoping documents, might have to be kept frozen upon sign-off. Other documents, such as the risk management planning or rollout planning, will typically require updating as the project progresses.
5. Continuously improve your planning.
Improve planning by communicating the planning outcome with your project team and by collecting their feedback regarding your planning performance. You can use this feedback for continuous planning improvement.
As the project progresses, keep a log of your planning issues to track gaps you encounter along the way. This is the "planning lessons-learned" document that you can also use for continuous improvement.
What do you think? How do you plan for project planning?
Article source: http://blogs.pmi.org/blog/voices_on_project_management/2011/10/5-steps-to-plan-the-project-pl.html
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Put away the antimicrobial soap, wipes and detergent. Stop cleaning with products that promise to deliver your house "germ-free". Even the three second rule could be on it's way out. Our preoccupation with killing the bugs is backfiring. Bacteria can be good for your baby (and for the rest of us, too!)…if its the right kind.
This month I wrote a series of five blogs regarding bacteria, food and gut health for Dr. Alan Greene, a remarkable pediatrician in Northern California. How did that happen? Most Mondays at 6pm I check out LTKH (Let's Talk Kid's Health) and "listen in". After sharing my research on the microbiome last fall, I was invited to participate as a guest blogger and featured tweeter.
I first came across Dr. Greene's work when I prepared a presentation titled "First Foods" for the California state meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrician's in 2012. Of course, we both support breastfeeding, and recognize that much more needs to be done to support mothers who intend to breastfeed. Too well intentioned mothers stop far earlier than they planned. When it comes to first foods, Dr. Greene zeroed in on the steady diet of highly processed, refined foods fed to our youngest consumers. He titled the effort to eliminate refined infant cereals as a "white out".
Now I want to share this series of blogs about the role of bacteria and health directly with you. We have co-evolved with microbes and are just beginning to appreciate the role their play in health and disease, especially during the first three years of life. Yet, despite the focus on maternal and infant nutrition, much of the information applies to young and old alike. Click on any one of the five titles to link to the corresponding blog. I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
1. We Need to Learn to Live with the Microbes, Not Merely Eradicate Them
Since the publication of findings from the human microbiome project in 2011, we are rapidly learning the many ways but microbes impact our health. We can directly encourage a healthier and more diverse range of bacteria in our lives by eating differently and cleaning differently.
2. The Right Kind of Clean Eating: A call to consume enough beneficial bacteria
Consumers and health professionals alike sit at a crossroads, caught between minimizing risk of food contamination and cultivating a healthy and diverse population of gut microbes. Too many of the processes that keep our food safe from pathogens also destroy beneficial microbes. We need to eat more of the kinds of foods that contribute to a healthy gut.
3. Bugs for Sale: The role of probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics for gut health
Our long standing concern has been to avoid pathogenic bacteria, but emerging science tells us we also need to pay attention to cultivating enough healthy bacteria, too. The marketplace has been quick to respond with a range of probiotic foods, beverages, and supplements claiming to offer live cultures that replenish our gut with healthy bacteria.
4. Inoculating from Birth: How to cultivate a healthy microbiome for you baby before and after birth
We used to think that we push babies out into the world with a sterile gut, free from bacteria. Today that notion is largely dismissed. Mom's diet and lifestyle (and later on how she chooses to feed her baby) will impact her child's health and metabolism. Without creating undue stress and burden–causing their own negative impact on mom's microbiome– what can moms do to make a difference?
5. The Post Pasteurian Era: A broader approach to nurturing our microbiome
Interest in the role of bacteria and our health exploded once scientists mapped the human microbiome in 2013. Humans co-evolved with microbes, so it follows that microbes impact everything from immune function to metabolism, even mental health. To date we have far more questions than answers regarding the impact of our diet and the microbiome, but we can benefit from what we understand so far.
Once the blogs were up, Dr Greene and his wife, Cheryl and I discussed key questions regarding diet and gut health with LTKH participants online. Click here to review the tweet chat for yourself.
While we focused on gut health for babies and children, we all deserve to enjoy better digestion, less gas and bloating, a stronger immune system, and better health overall. The first step? Choosing mostly whole foods, a mix of cooked and raw, ideas supported in Feeding Baby Green. Now we are learning that fermented foods, and a judicious use of probiotic supplements, contribute to the mix.
Information about the role of bacteria and the microbiome continues to explode. What have you learned about the benefits of healthy bugs in your gut?


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Freestone Retreat
A forty-foot geodesic dome, stained in an earthen-redwood color, nestles in atop one of the rolling hills in Sonoma County, not far from the village of Freestone, and only 15 miles from Bodega Bay and the ocean. Pines and douglas firs, oaks and madrones creep up the nearby slopes, yet from its westward-facing deck, a panoramic view greets the eyes: gentle hills and valleys stretching to the horizon, a lone "mountain" rising in the distance. The peaceful nature – the space – of the surroundings, and the space within the dome lend themselves to the repose and quietude for a spiritual as well as a physical retreat.
Within the dome, a free-standing, glass-encircled, wood-burning fireplace with its towering chimney serves to take the chill off on cool days. Large picture windows on three sides frame spectacular views; and at the east curve of the dome, a double counter marks off space for the McDaniels memorial kitchen. Three sets of pine trestle tables and benches, and four couches with removable foam seat and back cushions – all designed and built by members of the Freestone Retreat Committee over the years – complement the rural setting. Outside, under the nearest of several 200-year-old valley oak trees, is a large redwood platform, complete with rails, tables, and benches with a barbecue pit nearby. Three bedrooms and two lavatories adjoin the dome. Each room can sleep two or more persons on cots and built-ins; with the couches and foam sleeping pads in the dome itself, a maximum of 16 persons can be accommodated overnight. While a stove and a wall heater in the hall between the dome and the three bedrooms are powered by propane gas, there is also a refrigerator and electric hot water heater. Water comes from a new well, drilled in 1992, which provides a plentiful supply of clear, fresh water. In order to help maintain the serenity of the surroundings, there are no phones on the property. However, cell phone reception is good and pay phones are available in Freestone Village – about 5 miles away.
For the latest news about what's happening at Freetone, read the Freestone Dispatch.
Freestone Reservations
UUCB members and groups, and groups from the Pacific Central District are welcome at Freestone Retreat. Follow these easy steps to reserve your space today!
- First, check the reservation calendar below to view available dates.
- Download the reservation form. You may print a blank form, complete it and mail it to the church, or fill in the form online and then print it. Once payment of the security deposit has been paid, you will receive confirmation of your reservation.
- Your confirmation will be sent by email along with instructions for paying rental fees, picking up keys, checking in, and checking out.
Rental Rates
For individuals and families:
- Base rate of $40.00 per night, plus:
- $ 20.00 per Adult per night
- $ 15.00 per Youth (ages 12-18) per night; no charge for children under age 12. Youth groups must be accompanied by two responsible adults.
Group Rates:
- Base rate of $40.00 per night, plus:
- $ 15.00 per Adult per night
- $ 10.00 per Youth (ages 12-18) per night; no charge for children under age 12. Youth groups must be accompanied by two responsible adults.
Security Deposits are:
- $ 100.00 per family
- $ 200.00 for groups over 5 persons
All fees are due and payable in advance of your occupancy.
If you have questions that aren't answered in our literature, please contact us by phone at (510) 525-0302, ext 312, or you can email your questions to us.


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So This is Why my FedEx Packages are Damaged
In a video very similar to the one that cost a toss-happy FedEx worker her job, Duly Hasan brings us this distance-shot capture of a FedEx worker carelessly tossing packages into this parked FedEx truck. Although shot from what seems to be the length of a football field, you can clearly see this FedEx worker loading his truck by means of catapulting arm. If FedEx employees are indeed NOT trained in such loading methods, are they trained against them?


text: http://youtu.be/1cmA-CbyZ3M [ame]http://youtu.be/9QjwRWvPlDk[/ame] A lot of us are hoping for a early round defense tackle, I been watching more and more of the prospects and none stand out at all. This kid though looks like he has a ton of potential, initially was suppose to go to LSU but recruitment violations sent him to Canada. Taking a chance on him allows us to get a guy like Dre Kirkpatrick or a pass-rusher early. http://www.cbssports...w-heading-north Well-traveled defensive lineman Akiem Hicks was impressive for a second successive day. Hicks played high school and junior college football in Sacramento, Calif., area. But after being at the center of a LSU recruiting controversy in 2010, he wound up playing for the University of Regina in Canada the past two seasons. Hicks (6-5, 324 pounds) is one of the largest players on the field, but the most surprising aspect of his game is his impressive movement, showing nimble feet and fast hands. He definitely has some work to do before he is NFL-ready, but he has raw ability. Hicks isn't a natural bender and has very ordinary initial explosion out of his stance. But he does have an 84-inch wingspan and used those long limbs to dominate blockers and prove to pro teams he should be drafted in April.


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Everyone have a Great Quilting Day. If I don't get off here and get quilting I will not get this quilt done. "see" everyone later tonight.
Granny M
Lunch break. Fed the hubby, moved laundry around and started the last load. Yippee!! Pays to get started before the birds wake up.
I got another dress made today. Now tonight after we back home, I need to do the snaps hidden behind tiny buttons on the jamiie tops and the two dresses. I have some pink panties cut out to go with the two dresses so I need to get back to the sewing room. Probably won't be back here until tomorrow.
Griffin, GA
So far it has been a decent day, not to busy at work. I just wanted to share a picture of what I saw on the way to work this morning.
This is a lighthouse on Lake Erie on the west side of Cleveland, Oh.
Beautiful picture....but wow that is cold.
Vinton, Virginia
Kim, how cold is that!!!!!!! brrrrr Thanks for sharing
Millbury, MA
It's actually not that cold. It has been around 22 degrees all week. We has a snow storm earlier this week with alot of wind which kicked up the waves and then the water froze once it was on the lighthouse. It is kind of a freak thing but beautiful to see.
Does anyone know how to take a picture and turn it into a pieced quilt pattern? I would like to make a quilt of a hockey goalie but have it made of pieced blocks to make the picture not an applique picture. Does that make sense? I have a picture in my head but don't know how to make it work.
Sorry but I can't help with that one. Hopefully someone else will have the answer for you.
Kim - your lighthouse made the news briefs on my home page. Brrr. I remember how cold it can get living near one of the Great Lakes.
Hey guys - a freind just let me know that Bear Paw is having a BIG sale. All their QQF (quality quilting fabrics - a BIG selection) is on sale for 3.49 per yard if bought in 2 yd minimums. Just be aware that they will ring it up at the regular price then charge your card and refund it too, but you will get both receipts. This NOT to be missed if you need... er, I mean want some quality and name brand fabrics.
Love the card Marie. Cute dog.
I'm definitely having a better work day. I had one patient tell me how "hot" I am and that it was hard not to stare at me LOL. One absolutely cute 11 year old patient and his mom were lots of fun. Oh and my stocking was full agin. Five gift wrapped packages that I've been instructed not to open until Christmas, a pair of earrings my co-worker made, assorted hand sewing needles with needle threaders, quilting pins and chalk marking pencils in white pink and blue.
I've emptied the stocking for the next round. Tee hee. The other stockings are filling up too. Hopefully I'll get the stuff I ordered to add my contribution.
I've still got a headache so I made an appointment with my doctor. I'm seeing him on Monday.
It's cold but no white stuff.
Sorry about your friend, Kris. He was lucky. As a police officer, I can tell you crime increases immensely during the holiday season. Then on Christmas Eve, we have the attempted suicides, etc.
So, I finished my 48" x 72w warm windows curtain for one picture window. Now the next one is 48x 120--not looking forward to that one.
Marge, Glad your tests came out fine. I have colitis and have the thrill of that test often!!!!.
elgato15: crime increases immensely during the holiday season. Then on Christmas Eve, we have the attempted suicides, etc.
It was a quiet day here. We had a bit of snow, not enough to turn the ground white agian, but enough to look pretty in the street lights.
I made a few more "hot-dog" Santa sacks this morning, thinking a that it might be a good idea to have a few extra. Jr immediately claimed one for his very own. He's filled it with all kinds of special treasures -marbles, sea shells, a pretty bit of plastic, a match box car...
DD came home the other day complaining that the Home ec class gets to make Rosettes this week and she's missing out because she doesn't have that class this semester. So, I made up some batter this afternoon and let her fry them up after she did her homework. Jr found my Candy thermometer on the counter before we started and broke it, so getting the temp right was rather hit and miss. As a result we have some very well done cookies, and others are grease laiden and floppy... No matter. I have a happy chil'. DD thinks she really did something grand!
Last night DD and I had our stained glass workshop. We finished out little nativities. I'm not pleased with my own, but her's is just darling. The soldering iron was not my friend... I had to take Joseph's head off twice before I got it right, and if you think that's bad, baby Jesus is lumpy!
I've promised the bigs a trip to town to do their Chirstmas shopping tomorrow. Lord, help me face the day...
The boys are sleeeping in the living room tonight. I agreed to let them spend the night in their big box by the tree. By Morning I may regret the descision...
Quilters are people who strip so they won't go topless.
Cool picture. I hope that's not a manned lighthouse. They be human icicles.
North of Boston MA


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Body fat percentage allows people to understand how much fat in their body. If the ratio of your fat to fat free weight is high you may have health problems, which are caused by excess weight and obesity. Is excess weight your problem? Then you should know and control your body fat percentage. This parameter is very important for the metabolism process and normal functioning of a human organism.
Body fat can be divided into two different types. There is essential body fat and storage fat. Essential body fat is the fat that is accumulated in all organs of a body. Storage fat is transformed into energy that a body uses. Storage fat is considered to be the reserve of an organism. Excess weight problems occur when a body begins to accumulate more fat than it uses. So, body fat percentage is intended to indicate how much essential fat and storage fat a body contains.
Body fat percentage shows the ratio of body fat to lean muscles. There are several methods of measuring body fat percentage. A DEXA test, bioelectric impedance, fold test and water displacement are the most popular techniques, which are used for measuring body fat percentage. The methods differ in their accuracy, price and time required to get the result. It should be noted that normal body fat percentage may be different for each person. In general, normal body fat percentage varies between 18 to 24 for men and 20 to 30 for women. It is difficult or even impossible to determine the normal body fat percentage for children. The point is that the amount of fat is different for boys and girls and can change with time.
Body mass index can be considered as an indicator of excess weight and fat in a body. You cant calculate the amount of fat using body mass index. However, high BMI can show that a body has higher amount of fat and action has to be undertaken to prevent problems connected with excess weight and other negative consequences.
When trying to get rid of excess weigh people usually control their weight and neglect measuring body fat percentage. However, it is a big mistake. You should control both your weight and the amount of fat in your body to achieve permanent weight loss results. You should lose both your weight and fat. Do you have decrease in weight, but the amount of fat in your body remains to be the same? This means that you have chosen the wrong weight loss method. Some people choose crash diets, sweat and restrict water to lose weight. However, by applying these techniques people dont decrease the amount of fat in their body. So, weight loss results, achieved via these techniques are temporary and insignificant. As a rule, people may have metabolism problems and quickly regain weight after losing it. If you lose weight and have decrease in fat then you are on the right weight to success!
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Repos du Lincon Grupont
Rue Marechalfoch 62,
0.1 km
(In the middle of the Ardennes)
Score of 19 reviews: 7.7
The former coach-house Repos du Lincon is situated along the Lincon stream. The coach-house has developed into an inn during the course of the years. The horses in the stables have been replaced by classical English sports cars, that guests may rent for an exclusive drive through the beautiful Ardennes. Classical cars are a returning theme at Repos du Lincon. Miniature cars, paintings of cars and old oil cans can be admired throughout the building.
The rooms have a private shower and toilet. Some rooms are equipped with a bath as well. Repos du Lincon offers an extraordinary ambience for guests to relax in. The cosy room 'Herenkamer' is a perfect place to retreat with a book and a beverage, or listen to one of the LP's. The collection contains solely LP's with a cover that features a classical car. Meals are served in the spacious lounge or lovely garden. A barbecue can be arranged on sunny days.
Please note: Guests can check in until 19:00 h. If you would like to check in at a later time, you need to contact the reception in advance.


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This summer my wife and I put a hummingbird feeder on our front porch right in front of our kitchen window. For the first couple of weeks, we didn't see anything, but once the birds discovered it, they started hanging out all day long. At first, it was difficult to get close enough to get a clear shot, but they started to get used to us being around and grew a bit less skittish. The more I shoot them, the more I try to capture the "perfect shot". I am shooting through a window, and that greatly has diminished the quality of the shots – I will have to sit outside one day and see if they will come around while I'm there.
As I reviewed my latest picture of one of these little birds, I started to realize that I like having a well to dip into right in front of my own home. Sometimes it's kind of like calibration for the craft. It can bring you back to basics. Shooting the same subject over time and trying to keep it fresh and new even though the elements are pretty much identical is also quite therapeutic. Over time, you start to capture a mood by manipulating the way the light falls as well as creating an interesting composition. You begin to get emotionally involved with the subject, looking for clues to it's personality that you can exploit. In this particular shot, she was on the other side drinking the nectar and then flew around to the left side and looked at me while seemingly posing for this like a little model. A second later she flew away at that breakneck speed hummingbirds like to travel at. It made me genuinely happy when she did that. I realize now that the "perfect shot" may never happen, and I'm perfectly content in continuing to pursue it.
What is the well that you've been returning to lately in your craft?


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Tribal Ground is an organization dedicated to the recognition and celebration of the sacredness of life and death. It is a gathering of people exploring the challenge, potential, and wonder of having a human life and who want to integrate that inquiry in daily practice. It is the congregation of people who study Gestalt Awareness Practice. Tribal Ground now joins Tribal Ground Circle, a consortium of teachers offering programs where these efforts can take root and grow. (Read more). Here, we can gather to study GAP, practice awareness, and honor life and death through ceremony. Hopefully, the establishment of a community burial ground will someday complete this dream.
Gestalt Awareness Practice is a form – nonanalytic, noncoercive, nonjudgmental – derived from the work of Fritz Perls, influenced by Buddhist practice and evolved by Richard and Christine Price. This work integrates ways of personal clearing and development that are both ancient and modern. Developing a greater quality of awareness is the primary focus. In this respect, Gestalt Awareness Practice has a strong relationship to some forms of meditation. This approach is similar to some Reichian work as well, in that emotional and energetic expression and rebalancing are allowed and encouraged.
The emphasis is intrapersonal rather than interpersonal. It is explicitly understood that participants are not patients but persons actively consenting to explore in awareness. The aim is unfoldment, wholeness, and growth, rather than adjustment, cure, or accomplishment.
To learn more about our new project, please visit Tribal Ground Circle. Go to our Workshops page to see upcoming programs.


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in Kaduna have called on
governments at all levels, civil
society organisations, corporate
organisations as well as spirited
individuals to come to their rescue
with vocational trainings so they
could quit prostitution.
They made this known over
the weekend when a renowned
woman activist, Comrade Ramatu
Tijjani, alongside some selected
journalists visited them at various
spots, including Rabah and Sultan
Roads in the state.
The prostitutes, who did not
want their names in print, added
that the risks in the job outweighed
its advantages, hence the decision
to quit if help could be extended
to them by the government and
"Many of us found ourselves
here not deliberately. For example,
I was lured into the business
when my aunt who invited me to
Kaduna later sent me out after a
misunderstanding between us.
"So, I want to use this
opportunity to appeal to NGOs,
civil societies and governments
at all levels to help us with small
skill training and awareness in
other to quit the job," one of them
Comrade Tijani, who had
earlier cautioned them against
the negative effect of prostitution,
urged them to embrace skills
acquisition in order to be selfreliant.
According to her, there are
approximately 20 different types
of sexually transmitted diseases
or sexually transmitted infections
(STDs/ STIs) in addition to
sinister attacks from ritualists
pretending to be customers and
security agents.
In a chat with newsmen in
Kaduna, Tijani observed that
that was the only way for them
to avoid being infected with
sexually transmitted diseases and
beind used for ritualists.
"There are approximately
20 different types of sexually
transmitted diseases or sexually
transmitted infection STDs or
STIs, danger of being attacked by
ritualists, daily harassment from
customers and security agents
each time you go out.
"Chlamydia, gonorrhoea,
syphilis, genital herpes, genital
warts, viral hepatitis, HIV
and human papillo mavirus,
(HPV), bacterial vaginosis &
trichomoniasis are some of the
common STDs.
"In view of the high risk
involved in the profession, it
is advisable that government,
NGOs, civil societies, corporate
bodies and wealthy individuals
intervene by establishing business
activities to make them selfreliant,"
she advised.
She then called on parents to
redouble efforts on monitoring
the movement of their
daughters, adding that many
young ladies had gone abroad
today prostituting without the
knowledge of their parent


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GREEN BAY, Wis. — If Ted Thompson has even more resolve than usual entering a draft, an executive in personnel can understand why.
Thompson, the general manager of the Green Bay Packers, has watched three key personnel men depart the organization for GM jobs of their own in the last 3-1/2 years.
John Schneider has been in Seattle since January 2010. Reggie McKenzie took the Oakland job in January 2012. And John Dorsey has been in Kansas City since January.
The three evaluators left with a combined total of 52 years as Packers scouts.
Thompson, who turned 60 in January, isn't one to shrink from a tough assignment, according to the executive.
"That's a personal challenge probably for him this late in his career that could get the blood flowing," the scout said. "Everybody has some sort of ego in this business.
"He has lost a lot of people of late. He's lost some of those foot soldiers that he's had in the field. I don't know who he's got in the pipeline, but his comfort level with his surroundings has probably changed a little bit.
"So this is a chance for Ted to really put his stamp on something again. Not that he needs to. But it has been his formula. He's trained these guys. He has succeeded with these guys. He's got new sets of eyes working with him.
"Sometimes that gets you a little motivated as a guy in charge. Just because you lose people, it doesn't have to be a downer. It becomes more of a challenge."
Armed with eight draft choices (two in the fifth round), Thompson enters the draft without one overriding need.
"This guy that the Packers are fortunate to have knows how to execute when it comes to picking players for the most part," the scout said. "Better than the average.
"He's just got a modus operandi that is a working formula that works. And it's predictable. The guys that are good at what they do are predictable."
The executive agreed to assess the status and degree of need at each of the Packers' positions:
Wide receiver: "With Randall Cobb, (Jordy) Nelson and James Jones, they're set. I know they lost their star in Greg Jennings. I've got to assume they've got to get another young body in the mix. I would think speed is probably something they're looking for as opposed to size. You think of Jennings, you think of (Donald) Driver, those are legit receivers. They had a degree of speed about them. I don't think they take one in the first round. I don't think they feel like they're desperate. Two years ago, they were stacked and still came back with a receiver in Cobb. That was kind of outside the box. They're retooling there."
Tight end: "They've got (Andrew) Quarless and D.J. Williams and (Ryan) Taylor. How many will they carry? They've got four draft choices here. But they go by their board. If they're a tight end that could be a threat, they won't hesitate to take him. No question."
Tackle: "That scares me right now. When a guy (Derek Sherrod) gets injured and is young, that's a problem. And I don't know where their depth is. I definitely think there will be a player picked here, and left tackle to me is a concern. They've got (Marshall) Newhouse and Sherrod coming back. Does (Bryan) Bulaga have any ability to play left tackle? If he does, then I'd feel better about that spot."
Guard: "Where is their depth inside? If it's not a tackle, there's got to be a guard picked, a guy they can count on. They've got (Greg) Van Roten, Joe Gibbs and Kevin Hughes. College free agent, street free agent, street free agent. There's no (draft) picks there. I got to believe Ted looks at his offensive line and says, 'Where are my picks?' There's nobody coming up in the pipeline that they've drafted. I'm sure they feel comfortable with (T.J.) Lang and (Josh) Sitton. I definitely see a guard being picked fairly high."
Center: "They had (Jeff) Saturday and he got replaced. Once they get a guy that can recognize schemes and is highly intelligent, he can play for years in that offense. How good does this player (Evan Dietrich-Smith) have to be? They've always had an athletic guy in there. I don't know where Dietrich-Smith falls on the intelligence. He beat out a savvy veteran. When they had to make a playoff run they were comfortable enough to make that move. That was pretty revealing."
Quarterback: "There's nobody backing up that was picked high. Then again, (Matt) Flynn wasn't picked high, either. What's (B.J.) Coleman? He was a pick. So you really haven't seen much of him. Hey, these guys are always looking for quarterbacks. That's kind of been their thing. If there's one that falls that they had highly ranked, that's value. This could be the year they get a good player picked lower than where they had him valued because nobody is really sold on these quarterbacks."
Running back: "Have they really ever got that thing settled? They need a running back every year. If they ever had a running back that was legit, they really would be hell on wheels. A guy just as much a threat as a receiver as he is a runner. Some (scouts) are just good at picking certain positions. Eventually they'll figure it out. I think about how low they must have been when they signed (Cedric) Benson. You just can't trust him. (James) Starks has done some good things. They just don't have a guy that is an absolute beast. These little guys like (DuJuan Harris), they don't hold up. I'm not saying he's not nothing. How many 5-7 guys are bell-cow guys? They may have a guy on their roster that ends up being that guy, but nobody has."
Fullback: "(John) Kuhn is a tough guy. That's all they really need. They're not really looking for anything exotic there. I think there's a couple more years left in the tank for him. What's his play time? He's 20% and special teams."
Defensive end: "Am I supposed to get excited about (Johnny) Jolly? I know it's not a skill position, but didn't we just see a player (Plaxico Burress) come back from prison that was just so-so? That's very hard to do. To me, you worry about health, a hamstring, when a guy hasn't had that football pounding. He'll look buff, but where is he physically? With (Jerel) Worthy, you're probably looking at a guy who will come back in November. Looks like (Mike) Daniels is really a journeyman. He's not a front-line guy. They need a starter if something happens. B.J. (Raji) can play some end if they need him. It's a definite need."
Nose tackle: "They had the guy (NT Steve McLendon) in the other day. That kind of sends off a little light bulb, huh? I would think that's a position they're considering because they brought a guy in. How old is (Ryan) Pickett?"
Outside linebacker: "If there's another pass rusher they will definitely take him. They obviously need another pass rusher. If they can get better up front it might make (Nick) Perry a better player."
Inside linebacker: "(A.J.) Hawk and Desmond (Bishop) are fine. I think they're fine inside. I got them for seven inside backers. That's a lot of guys."
Cornerback: "They've got (Sam) Shields and (Tramon) Williams and (Casey) Hayward and (Davon) House. They've got some guys they've invested in. They've got (Jarrett) Bush back. I think they'll pick a corner before they pick a safety. With Shields and Williams, they have starters. It's not like they have a void there."
Safety: "They lost (Charles) Woodson. They could pick a corner and then a safety, but I don't see this as pressing. The guys they had last year are back. (Jerron) McMillian is a fourth-round pick. In my mind, they've already got people they've been training."
Kicker: "They could (draft one). But they've brought some competition in. I'm not so sure they're done with (Mason) Crosby yet. He was shaky, yeah, but I think they're going to try to get it corrected. This guy (Giorgio Tavecchio) is legitimate competition. He's as good as anybody you're going to find on the street."
Punter: "(Tim) Masthay has good numbers. "
Return specialist: "They'll be looking for a speed guy at receiver. You watch. He'll have some return skills. Another guy that's like Cobb."
Long snapper: "I would say they're all set."
Special-teams ace: "They brought Bush back. They've got that need wrapped up."


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Case Type: Contract/Replevin
Case No.: 19HA-CV-11-6020
U.S. Bank, N.A. as trustee on behalf of Manufactured Housing Contract Senior/Subordinate Pass-Through Certificate Trust 2000-4 by Green Tree Servicing LLC, as Servicer with delegated authority under the transaction documents,
David D. Aune and Joann M. Aune,
THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO David A. Aune and Joann M. Aune, 26 Shannon Drive, Hastings, Minnesota 55033.
1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff's Complaint against you is on file with the court administrator of Dakota County. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this summons.
2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at:
Foley & Mansfield, PLLP, 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1200, Minneapolis, MN 55401.
3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff's Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.
4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the complaint.
5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.
6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.
Dated: December 5, 2011.
By: /s/ Thomas J. Lallier
Thomas J. Lallier (#163041)
250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1200
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Telephone: (612) 338-8788
Fax: (612) 338-8690
Attorneys for Green Tree Loan Company


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European Parallel Ice Sheet Modeling (PISM) Workshop
Event Type: Conferences and Workshops
When: 21 May 2012 to 22 May 2012
Where: Hamburg, Germany
This workshop about PISM will foster the exchange between different groups especially from Europe. The first day is dedicated to oral and poster presentations from all groups. During the second day, key aspects are introduced and afterward these are discussed in parallel group sessions to share experiences and to identify future needs.
Currently we plan to have groups for the following topics:
1) PISM introduction (by Ed Bueler),
2) calving law (by Anders Levermann's group),
3) coupling between ice sheets and earth system model models (N.N), and/or
4) ocean-ice sheet interaction (N.N)
Please indicate your preference during registration or suggest further topics which you consider to be important.
For further information please contact:
christian.rodehacke [at] zmaw.de


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