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Former Bok defence coach John McFarland on the BaaBaas game & England coming up 0
It's a big week for Springbok coach Allister Coetzee after what was, frankly, a poor performance against the Barbarians, and I find it hard to believe a number of our commentators regarded it as an acceptable display, although it is not a foregone conclusion that England will beat South Africa at Twickenham this weekend.
It was a fantastic comeback against the Barbarians – yet another one!
The Springboks did really well to come back from 19-31 down, but they have to turn over less ball at the breakdown. To concede 25 turnovers is completely unacceptable at this level and if they do that against England then they will be hammered. A Barbarians team without much international experience managed to exploit all that turnover ball and England will have even more speed on the wings.
The Springbok defence has to improve, it was continuously providing overlap situations from middle rucks. There is a need to work a lot harder to set the breakdown ie the defence is ready to go before the attack.
The key at international level is never to lose your width but against the BaaBaas the defence wasn't set quickly enough and there were too many forwards behind or next to the ruck, which will lead to huge problems for the wings. There were structural weaknesses, but I expect a more experienced Springbok team to play this weekend and they will make better decisions on both attack and defence.
As the game progressed, because of this shortage of numbers in defence, Sergeal Petersen would come in and hit the second-last attacker, but he needs to stand wide of a man like Naiyaravoro and wait for the inside players to come and help, hope the numbers arrive to help get him into touch. But he's not the first big wing the Springboks have played against and I fully expect JP Pietersen and Bryan Habana to be on the wings this weekend and they are used to playing against guys like that.
The positives the Springboks can take into the England match are that their lineout kept them in the game in the first half and they scored a great try through the drive by Pieter-Steph du Toit when the Barbarians stood off, this was a well thought-out tactic and England are bound to do the same as the BaaBaas.
Rohan Janse van Rensburg was quite explosive with ball in hand and finished well, he got over the advantage line well. But he had a lot of space at Wembley which he won't get at top international level.
Francois Venter showed good hands and support skills for his try, but it will be a difficult decision for Allister Coetzee to choose them against England because Lionel Mapoe and Damian de Allende have been his midfield for most of the year and they are settled together. Maybe he'll pick the Lions combination of Janse van Rensburg and Mapoe because they know each other and are comfortable together.
Pat Lambie obviously hasn't played much for a long time and was a bit too deep at times, plus his timing wasn't quite there. But it was the first time he's played at flyhalf since June and he just needs game time, we'll see him at his best only towards the end of the tour. He's obviously a class act, but it will be interesting to see if Allister goes with him or Elton Jantjies this weekend.
The Springboks have quite categorically stated that they are going to use the kicking game with an attacking line to get the ball back, that is not revolutionary! The accuracy of the kick will be of the utmost importance – is it contestable? – because all of our back three are very good in the air and the forwards will have to have a high work-rate to get underneath the kick and react to the positive tackle from JP or Bryan.
England don't really play with a sweeper so there is chip space behind the line, especially on box-kicks.
I know people want a specialist at six, but the breakdown is actually the whole team's job, not just the openside flank's. The problem against the Barbarians was that too often the carrier would lead with the ball, which allows the choke tackle, and the BaaBaas were destructive with the ball on the floor.
Generally at Test level you want to keep the penalties you concede to less than 10 and your turnovers conceded at around 12, and then you've got a chance of winning. But poor technique and knowledge of the game plan and system they were playing meant the players did not instinctively react to where the ball was going. The Springboks did carry the ball more than usual though because they were playing catch-up for most of the game.
England have very good ball-carriers (the Vunipola brothers are quite a handful), their goalkicking is a real strength and their lineout is vastly improved. I think they'll target having a high ball-in-play figure against South Africa because they will suspect the Springboks' conditioning may not be at a level to match them at the back end of the year, a few them looked a bit short of a gallop last weekend. Eddie Jones teams tend to play a set way, I think they'll target our tight five forwards on the blindside with their backs, especially from scrums.
The Springboks have their backs against the wall, but Twickenham has been a good hunting ground especially when South Africa have been under pressure. In 2006, Jake White was under real pressure and won there, and the next year we won the World Cup, while in 2012, under Heyneke Meyer, we came through by a single point after a disappointing Rugby Championship.
The Springboks won there in 2014 as well and the common factor in both those years was that Ernie Els presented the jerseys, he even sat in on the team talks and was at the captain's practice. He spoke for longer than even Heyneke did and it was one of the most inspirational speeches I've heard. He's always as motivated for this game as the players are and I hope he'll be in London again for the game!
John McFarland is the assistant coach of the Kubota Spears in Japan and was the Springbok defence coach from 2012-15, having won three SuperRugby titles (2007, 09, 10) with the Bulls and five Currie Cup crowns with the Blue Bulls. In all, he won 28 trophies during his 12 years at Loftus Versfeld.


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Peter Everett joins Celebrity Apprentice cast
EXCLUSIVE: Former Ready Steady Cook host Peter Everett has joined the cast of Nine's Celebrity Apprentice.
Everett attracted enormous audience affection when he was dumped by the former TEN show and should prove popular in the show.
A Current Affair is expected to announce the line-up of celebrities tonight, but TV Tonight spills for you now…
They are:
Dawn Fraser, swimming champ.
Stephanie Rice, swimming champ.
Prue MacSween, PR / social commentator.
Layla Subritzky, Big Brother.
Prinnie Stevens, The Voice.
Kim Johnson, Dancing with the Stars (US).
Roxie Jacenko, PR.
Jeff Fenech, boxing champ.
John Steffenson, sprinting champ.
Brian Mannix, 80s rocker.
Rob Mills, performer.
Dermott Brereton, The Footy Show.
Peter Everett, TV host.
Peter Berner, comedian.
Filming is currently underway in Sydney.
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Chat about all of your Reality TV favourites including Masterchef, The Biggest Loser, Survivor, plus all of your overseas RTV favourites.
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Haha there are a few well known names there and channel 9 celebrities!
Being a VoiceAU fan i will be going for Prinnie!!!!
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Returning: Celebrity Apprentice Australia
Nine has now set the start-up for the new season of Celebrity Apprentice Australia.
Season Three will premiere 8:40pm Tuesday April 30th following The Voice.
The date comes after Nine apologised to News Limited readers for not launching the show earlier this week after originally planning episodes on Wednesday and Thursday.
Appearing in this season are Dawn Fraser, Jeff Fenech, Rob Mills, John Steffenson, Roxie Jacenko, Stephanie Rice, Brian Mannix and Peter Everett.
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the show began tonight. It was good to see it return.
It has a good bunch of celebrities. and the usual bunch d-grade celebrities (and a few people i had no clue who they were). lol
The task tonight was selling fish and chips at Bondi Beach. Dawn Fraser and Jeff Fenech were team captains. The Men won. The ''bottom 3'' for the ladies were Prue MacSween, Leyla and Prinnie. The first celebrity to leave was Prinnie. I didnt watch much of The Voice last year, so personally, i'm not fussed that she is gone
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I won't get to watch this, but I'm sick and tired of seeing Dawn Frazer on the ads for it.
Being BB fan, I'll be interested to see how far Layla will go. I don't think she's too bright.
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i only watched the last 2 minutes of the show tonight, and Peter Berner was fired. Bummer, cause i like him as a comedian. Peter Everett and Jeff Fenech (with Berner) were in the bottom three.
was it a good episode?
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Stephanie Rice won this years Celebrity Apprentice
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A new season of Celebrity Apprentice started last week.
The "celebrities" are:
- Esther Anderson (Actress)
- Mel Greig (radio presenter); out of work!!!
- Gina Liano (reality "star")
- Tegan Martin (model); never heard of her!
- Sophie Monk (actress/ model)
- Gabi Grecko (married to Jeoffrey Edleston); she is NOT famous!!!
- Jeoffrey Edleston (used to be rich....); needs the money and publicity
- Tim Dormer (Big Brother winner)
- Matt Cooper (rugby league player for the mighty Dragons)
- James Garvey (reality star of the Bachelor)
- James Mathison (tv host)
- Richard Reid (entertainment reporter)
Last week, Gabi Grecko was fired. Tonight, the Bachelor was fired.
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Questions to ask before hiring an employeeThursday, July 17, 2014 , Written by Steffi Joseph
You are conducting the interview rounds and there is a candidate sitting right in front of you. How do you know if this candidate is going to be the right choice for the job and the company? Times are changing and so is the work environment. People are more flexible and adaptable, but then, there are some who are not.
Hiring a new employee is a very expensive affair for an organization and the worst decision you can make in crucial times is hiring the wrong kind of candidate. Even if your prospect employee has the right qualification and experience, attributes like eagerness to learn, flexibility and adaptability are essentials to be a part of the team. If you wish to distinguish between the right and the wrong kinds here are few questions to ask yourself before making the final choice.
1. Is the Candidate Adaptive? : The market is constantly changing and so the nature of work and way of working. In circumstances like these, you need to hire someone who is open to change and adaptable in nature. While interviewing, ask questions that make the candidate talk about the challenges the candidate faced in his/her previous organization and what he learnt from them.
The candidate should be able to answer this by mentioning how she/he faced a particular situation and how the adaptation helped him grow and evolve at the workplace. If the answer conveys the fact that the candidate would not be hesitant to take up new roles and responsibilities, and can embrace new ways of thinking, then give him/her a plus point.
2. Does he/she ask Questions? : It is a known fact that candidates should do a proper research about the company before appearing for an interview. Mention the kind of work your company does and the things that the employee will have to do. Ask if the candidate has any questions. A good candidate will have questions to ask. This makes it clear that the candidate has an ear for listening and can analyse the situation. It also showcases one's ability to identify problems. If there are no questions coming your way, you might want to give other applicants a chance.
3. Is he/she a Team Player? : An organization works on the basis of team work. You don't want to hire someone who does not come across as one. For any team to function in a desired manner, it is very important that each member of the team is a team player. If you wish to hire the 'right' candidate, try and identify if they can be a part of your team. You wouldn't want to hire someone who easily shakes off his responsibilities and then the team suffers because of that person. It will be a bad choice if you employ someone who is good at what he does, but only thinks about himself, his advantages and his convenience. Hiring someone who is creative and but self-directed and has problems collaborating could also be bad decision making on your part. You could ask questions like 'Have you worked on a team project?" "Do you like working as a part of a team or prefer working on an individual project?" "Summarize your personal successes and failures as part of this team project." You should appoint someone who understands group dynamics and has interpersonal skills. If the job-hunter has this trait, you should definitely consider bringing them in.
4. Can he/she Admit to Mistakes? : If a person can identify mistakes from their previous jobs, there is a good chance they also learnt from those mistakes. Probe and find out more. Making mistakes are a part of learning. No experiment was a success without previous failures and adaptive learning requires making mistakes. Ask the candidate about their screw ups in their previous job, if the applicant is a slight bit hesitant mentioning them or says that there were no mistakes, re-consider your options.


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Naturally Sweetened drink mix: It's Safe!
To alleviate impact of the heat wave we may need to drink more pure water than normal. You can also use a drink mix to add some flavor and color. But be careful in your selection, only a few of them don't contain strange chemical food additives and colorants. Here is a good example, Great Value Blueberry Berry Splash naturally sweetened low calorie drink mix. While the content has little to do with the beautiful berries depicted on the front of the box (perhaps flavor only), the good news is that it doesn't contain any potentially health damaging ingredients. Look for yourself.
DyeDiet RECOMMENDED
Naturally Sweetened Drink Mix: Risk and Nutrition
As the result, with this drink mix you will NOT be exposed to a chemical hazard, DDFI = 0/7 = 0, however you shouldn't expect to get nutrients too, DDNF = 7/29 ~ 0.2. And this is what we expect from a drink first of all: to be non-toxic, isn't it?
The essential INGREDIENTS are:
- Cane syrup solids is cane sugar
- Maltodextrin is low caloric form of sugar used as a thickener
- Stevia extract as a natural low calorie sweetener, which may be beneficial for diabetic people
- Dried hibiscus supplies vitamins and natural color. It may also reduce your blood pressure
- Black carrots extract used as another natural color
- Magnesium oxide is an anti-caking agent which prevents the mix from aggregating.
Bottom line. Again, pure water is out best zero calories and zero sugar thirst quencher. But if you carefully read lists of ingredients and rely on the DyeDiet diagram, there is a chance that you can select a safe product even at your local Walmart. Yes, Naturally Sweetened Great Value drink mix is the one of them.
Say No to Kool-Aid and No to Crystal Light,
Hydrate yourself right!
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This past Sunday, Sigourney Weaver graced the red carpet for the upcoming animated film, "The Tale of Despereaux." Along the way a mouse sneezed on her. Well, not a real mouse, the movie character mouse named Despereaux was holding Sigourney's hand as she was posing for photos when all of sudden the person inside the mouse suit sneezed. Her hand was sprayed upon and she sly wiped the little mist off her hand onto her blouse.
One of the video crew quipped, "That's the first time you've been sneezed on by a mouse?" Weaver laughed it off.
Despereaux definitely showed his embarrassment.
Along for the red carpet ride included Matthew Broderick, Dustin Hoffman, Tracey Ullman and Emma Watson.
Apparently, when I did my 1:1 interview with Emma last Thursday, she mentioned that she would wear these Despereaux mouse ears if I brought it with me the premiere. Well, I was a bit disappointed as it did not happen. I figured the publicist didn't want Miss Watson to ruin her hairdo and I would have to definitely agree.
The only person who was game in wearing the ears were book author Kate DiCamillo.
Oh well maybe next time, we'll get a mouse to do an "Over The Shoulder" pose.


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Sequenom Inc. to Bring 242 Jobs in Research Triangle Park
Published: Oct 12, 2011
Genetic research firm Sequenom Inc. has announced that it will construct an $18.7 million molecular diagnostics laboratory at the N.C. Biotechnology Center campus inside Research Triangle Park. The move is expected to create 242 new jobs in RTP by 2015.
Sequenom (Nasdaq: SQNM) has been awarded a state Jobs Development Investment Grant that could yield up to $2.3 million if the company meets all its job creation and investment targets, according to Gov. Beverly Perdue's office.
The company chose the RTP site over another location in Dallas, Texas.
Perdue made the economic development announcement at the N.C. Biotech Center's annual meeting on Oct. 12. Average wages for the jobs that Sequenom expects to create will be more than $53,721 a year plus benefits, which is higher than the Wake County average wage of $44,980 a year.
Sequenom is developing a noninvasive test for Down syndrome, called the MaterniT21 test, that the company is preparing to launch in the coming months as well as other diagnostics for prenatal diseases and conditions. The MaterniT21 test checks for trisomy 21, the most common cause of Down Syndrome.
San Diego-based Sequenom was founded in 1994 and employs about 280 employees.
According to stock research firm Seeking Alpha, Sequenom has a market capitalization value of $517.7 million and its estimated EPS growth over the next five years is 27.5 percent. Sequenom's stock price was trading at $5.23 at the close of the market on Oct. 11.
Sequenom has facilities in Michigan and in San Diego. The San Diego lab is its primary facility for processing samples for its Down syndrome tests. The N.C. facility will serve primarily as a back-up to the San Diego lab.
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Space Boy by Leo Landry inspired the space learning activities we did this week. Space Boy is the story of Nicholas who needs a little time away for the noise and commotion of family life for just a little while before he goes to bed. His home is filled with his sister's crying, a barking dog, and the radio blaring. ( I believe his parents turned it up to drowned out the sound to the baby crying and the dog barking.) Oh! His neighborhood is noisy too.
He decides that he need to get faraway from it all so, he packs a healthy snack and puts on his spacesuit. Then he gets into his rocket and heads to the moon. (Apparently he has made space trips before.)
The moon is quiet and the perfect place to have a bedtime snack. It is also a wonderful place for a quiet moonwalk. There is something meaning on the moon. Nicholas quickly realizes that he miss his family and wishes his family could shared trip to the moon with him.
Nicholas rockets back to Earth and checks on each member of his family just before going to bed.
I think parents and children may both feel as Nicholas does at the end of the day. Taking a off for a walk on the moon is something everyone may enjoy from time to time. If only we all had a getaway rocket waiting for those days in our backyard.
What did we do to explore this book?
Sight Word Rockets on the Moon
One of the fun things about working with rockets on sticks is that you can have them zoom through the air and you can make rocket noises as it travels to it landing slot on one of the moon hills.
Space Science Experiment
I found a science experiment in a library book that I thought we could easily put together. The materials were ones we already had and it took just a little while to put it together. There were just a few challenges. Putting the holes in the top of the bottle cap with washer on top and the base of the soda bottle were a little tough.
Joining the two rubber bands together to feed through the holes as easy. After a few slips of the bands out of holes, we quickly secured each of the rubber bands with straws. Each of us took responsibility for one of the rubber band loop.
Adding the beans was super easy for us. We tried adding them by handfuls, but later moved to adding a bean or two at a time.
Once we secured the rocket and astronaut to the straw, we thought that the experiment would go smoothly. We turned the rubber bands as tightly as we could and then let the large straw with the pictures on it go and nothing happened. Literally nothing.
JDaniel suggested we turn the bottle upside down and try the experiment. It worked! The astronaunt and rocket flew around and around. I am sure why it worked better, but I am glad it did.
Rocket Snack
JDaniel has been asking for snack food creations lately. I decided to make him a rocket sandwich with a trail of blueberry flames.
When I finished it, it looked liked it was missing something. I cut out little pieces of a flour tortilla and a small grape slice to make an astronaut for the rocket. Some tiny sprinkles were used to give him eyes and a mouth. My husband thought it was clever. My son just like the way it tasted. I think we would enjoy another Space Boy snack.


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(Sotiropoulos using his knee and ankle supports to allow Joe Stevenson to get a better grip on his leg.)
A popular topic of debate surrounding next weekend's UFC 123 event in Auburn Hills, Michigan has focused on the legality of the in-Octagon apparel worn by one of the card's participants.
Fans and pundits alike seem split about whether or not the compression short-ankle and knee support combination worn by lightweight George Sotiropoulos are legal under the Unified Rules of mixed martial arts.
Even G-Sot's opponent, Joe Lauzon has labeled the Australian fighter a cheater because of his in-Octagon apparel.
"I don't see how you can wear your regular fight shorts, compression shorts under that that go to your knee, then wear knee pads on both sides that go halfway down your leg, then ankle supports that go halfway up your leg and down to your toes," Lauzon explained to Ariel Helwani during a recent episode of MMAFighting's The MMA Hour. "I don't know what the deal is with the commission, if he'll be allowed to wear those or not, but we're prepared for him either way. I don't really understand how he gets away with them. We're definitely going to look into it a little bit."
(G-Sot chose to forgo wearing his knee braces at UFC 116 in July after opponent Kurt Pellegrino called him a cheater for wearing them.)
Lauzon may be wasting his time.
According to reputable officials we conferred with from the Nevada State Athletic Commission and New Jersey State Athletic Control Board – two of the main regulatory bodies responsible for helping develop the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts as we know them today – Sotiropoulos's choice of legwear is perfectly legal under their jurisdictions, but ultimately, the final call goes to the commission overseeing each event.
We received the following statement by email from Counsel to the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board, Nick Lembo regarding the use of braces in NJACB regulated events:
"The unified rules are silent on the issue with regard to braces. It is not a topic that is specifically addressed there, thus, it would be up to the individual commissions," Lembo writes. "[NJSACB's] position is to allow neoprene sleeves, but not taping, pads or [rigid] bracing.
Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer points out that his governing body follows similar guidelines.
"We look at knee "braces" on a case-by-case basis," Kizer explained via email. "The basic rule is you cannot use anything that could harm the opponent (like sharp edges or buckles or excess padding), could help get and hold a submission (like sticky or gripping material), or could help escape a submission (like slippery material)."
Here's a photo of Frank Mir submitting Brock Lesnar at UFC 81 in Las Vegas wearing knee braces with Velcro straps and plastic buckles, which, as an aside, is curious considering NSAC does not allow buckles on braces worn inside the cage.
(Why hasn't anyone questioned Mir's Octagon attire? Is it because he has lost while fighting in the UFC?)
We asked Nelson "Doc" Hamilton, an experienced MMA referee and judge licensed by both NJSACB and NSAC if it was up to the ringside officials or referees to determine whether or not a fighter's supports conform to the rules set by the commissions before they are allowed to step into the cage and he says that the responsibility falls on the backstage commission reps who check the fighters hand wraps in the dressing room.
"My understanding is that the use of braces etc. is a determination made by the Athletic Commissions, usually in conjunction with the promoter," Hamilton One thing is for sure; the ring officials don't make the final decision."
We didn't ask Lembo or Kizer about Sotiropoulos' shorts as they are covered in section 13:46-24A.9 of the Unified Rules, which states that: "Each contestant shall wear mixed martial arts shorts, biking shorts, or kickboxing shorts." There is no clarification as to what length they must be, but according to the Oxford Dictionary, "shorts" are defined as "short pants that reach only to the thighs or knees," which Sotiropoulos's do.
A request for clarification about Sotiropoulos' supports from the body that will be overseeing Saturday night's event – the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission, has not been answered as of time of writing, but considering that most commissions allow similar braces to be worn and the precedents set by NSAC and NJSACB, it's unlikely that MUCC will prevent him from wearing them.
(Leg braces are also a non-issue with the Ohio Athletic Commission. Tim Sylvia wore both for his UFC 77 bout with Brandon Vera in Cincinnati.)
It's also unclear whether or not MUCC will enforce the often overlooked rule 13:46-24A.10 which requires that, "All contestants shall be cleanly shaven immediately prior to competition, except that a contestant may wear a closely cropped mustache."
If so, the card could be in trouble.
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The Session #1: Obsidian Stout
Welcome to the first edition of The Session (or Beer Blogging Friday, or whatever the ultimate name will be—probably "The Session"): a group blogging effort on the first Friday of each month where individual beer bloggers will post on the that month's tasting theme, and one person compiles all the links in a "centralized" posting. Whosoever does this compiling will rotate each month, and they will select the theme.
This first month's theme is "Not your father's Irish stout," suggested by Stan. So I figured it's the perfect opportunity to write about something I haven't covered yet and keep it local: Deschutes Brewery's Obsidian Stout.
Obsidian has been a mainstay at Deschutes since they started in 1988, and you can usually find it on the nitro tap at the downtown brewpub in Bend, Oregon. At 6.4% alcohol by volume, it's stronger than your session beers but doesn't tip the scales into "Imperial" territory. Which is good, since it seems like every other brew out there these days does!
This is an exceptional stout, all around. You don't have to take my word for it; check out the awards the brewery has garnered for it on their page, for one thing. For another, Obsidian Stout currently sits at number 88 on BeerAdvocate's Top 100 Beers page—no mean feat.
Let's hit my tasting notes:
Appearance: Inky coffee black, with a nice thick brown head, frothy and rocky.
Smell: Roasted malts, coffee, dark chocolate. Creamy and smoky.
Taste: Smooth and dark—slightly burnt astringency. Roasted grains, dark roast/espresso coffee, bittersweet chocolate, creamy sweetness, burnt biscuit (good), clean hops.
Mouthfeel: Velvety smooth, nice full body without being overwhelming in strength. An oily chocolate afterfeel, but very clean-feeling.
Overall: An amazing, smooth, drinkable stout, an excellent example of the style. Truly one of the best stouts I've had. Good thing it's from my hometown!
On BeerAdvocate, I already discussed this beer's placement on their top 100; it scores 91 out of 100 with 100% approval in the reviews. On RateBeer, it scores 3.8 out of 5 and is in their 96th percentile.
This is one beer that's worth finding—if you're not in the Western states already. If you are and you haven't tried it yet, what are you waiting for?


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Can I Have My Breasts Augmented with My Own Fat?
At some point, nearly all of us have looked in the mirror and said, "if only I had a little less volume here and a little more there." That's why so many patients ask, "Can I just use liposuction to take the fat I don't want from my tummy or thighs and use it to make my breasts larger?" As medical science has advanced in recent years, we have found safe and successful ways to do this, so essentially, the answer is "yes"—but with some caveats, of course.
Fat transfer as a procedure is becoming more and more popular. It involves first removing the unwanted fat with a cannula (the narrow tube used for liposuction) before purifying the fat and then injecting it into the desired area. It has proven particularly successful for facial rejuvenation (to fill in the "hollows" that develop as we age and replace youthful volume) as well as for breast reconstruction in breast cancer patients and survivors. Fat transfer can also be used for a straightforward breast augmentation, but it isn't the ideal choice for most patients, and my video below explains more:
At the end of the day, plastic surgery is tailored to each patient's needs, and the only way to truly determine the best way to get the results you want is through a pre-surgical consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon like me. To discuss your options for breast augmentation or other aesthetic changes, schedule your consultation today. Or, to stay up-to-date on the latest news and health tips in cosmetic surgery, follow the Dr. Franklyn Elliott Facebook page, and join me on Twitter, Google+, and YouTube as well.


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Burlington Greenway
Additional Information About the Burlington Bike Path
The Burlington Greenway (Bike Path) is the crown jewel of parks system and is an immensely popular attraction during the summer, fall and spring and, increasingly, the winter months. Eight miles of paved path, with aggregate shoulders for runners and walkers, the path runs from just south of Oakledge park to the Winooski River to the north, and along the way runs through and connects many major parks and facilities situated on the Lake Champlain shoreline. The path also connects many residential neighborhoods and is situated close to several commercial districts. The path is currently undergoing major reconstruction, with many engineering upgrades, increased capacity, and multiple new pause places and connections with existing and improved facilities.
Up-to-date info can be found on the Burlington Greenway: Bike Path Rehabilitation Project page.
Parking & Restrooms (seasonal) are available at several points along the path.


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Saba Social Also Named a Finalist in the New Product or Service of the Year Category
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. -- Saba (NASDAQ:SABA), the premier people cloud provider, today announced its enterprise social networking solution, Saba Social , has received the coveted People's Choice Stevie Award for "Favorite New Software as a Service" in the 9th annual 2011 American Business Awards. Saba Social was also named a 2011 finalist in the "New Product or Service of the Year" category.
"In this day and age of LinkedIn and Twitter, using collaborative and transformative tools to empower and transform a workforce is critical to gaining a competitive edge," said Laurent Pacalin, SVP and GM of People Cloud Applications. "Being recognized with a People's Choice Stevie Award is truly an honor and indicative of the value that companies, and individuals alike, continue to place on our innovative People Cloud solutions."
Saba Social is an integrated enterprise social networking platform that allows organizations to build a dynamic and engaged workforce. It enables employees, partners and customers across the extended enterprise ecosystem to securely connect and continuously collaborate through collaborative tools such as video, discussion forums, activity feeds, wikis, blogs, micro-blogs, resource lists, social bookmarks, and more.
In winning the People's Choice Award, Saba joined an elite list of winners including: Apple (iPhone 4 for "Favorite New Smartphone") and Motorola (Xoom for "Favorite New Tablet").
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It's in my personality to enjoy a challenge. I don't mind sometimes doing without, having to be creative and find ways around a shortage. I don't mind that our family of 5 has one bathroom; you just learn to take turns and by golly I can clean one bathroom, easy peasy.
An inconvenience I've been living with for sometime now is the lack of a home computer. No big deal, except for when it comes to blogging and updating my website. Well, Merry Christmas, I'm back, typing on a computer that lives here instead of one that comes home for belated visits after work.
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, I worked full weekends and many afternoons getting a variety of commissions painted, drawn and framed. To keep my focus in our busy home, and tune out the (mostly) happy racket, I listened to audio books. While I painted a gorgeous family farmhouse, I listened to The Zimzum of Love by Rob and Kristen Bell, and imbibed a bit of give and take into the piece.
While I listened to the stories of living in a collaborative, relational dance, I thought of how the vines and time had grown and coated the old house in an aged patina. How the old house became one with the landscape, how the house and earth united to make the image so very beautiful. The walls made room for the plants; the plants adorned the farmhouse.
I worked with watercolor canvas, a surface well-primed for the give and take of paint. I layered strong, deep colors; I removed them ever so methodically. Over and over, my brush danced to the tune of cooperation, bantering calmly back and forth with the canvas.
While I listened and worked, I navigated my way through little sibling disputes, the needs and requests of the kids, the pets, and mealtimes. A game of give and take, pause and focus, time for myself and time for others.
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Jeff Knapp: Don't Sleep Through The CelebrationPosted by ironandfire in Brotherhood | May 30, 2013
Graduation isn't a day or an event; it's a life-long process.
On Wednesday, I will walk in my own graduation ceremony for the very first time. My story includes a lot of bumps, bruises, scrapes, and screw-ups. One of those was dropping out of college 19 years ago.
I left high school early, by passing the G.E.D. test, and enrolled in college with a 10th grade education. I had only been in college for six weeks when I realized that walking out on the college placement exam to go to a Steely Dan concert turned out to be a really poor choice. What seemed like a great idea at the time severely affected my class assignments and landed me in the most remedial classes available. Since I failed the math portion of the exam, I was stuck in a math class that began with an introduction to the decimal point. On top of that, I had the wild idea that a full time job at Waffle House, making money now, was better than having to wait four years to move out of my mom's house.
My idea of graduation at that time was very low; I viewed it as unimportant. I wanted to grow up fast and get on with living my life my way. I didn't view the ceremony or the achievement as valuable, in fact, I thought I was pretty slick cause I would be making money and living the grown up life way earlier than my peers.
Fast-forward almost 20 years, and the guy who used to think graduating was a joke is now walking around the house in a cap and gown acting like he's the guest of honor. I think I might have slept in them if they didn't get wrinkled in the process.
Now I get it. Now I understand the value of the graduation celebration. It's not about the pomp and circumstance or the important speakers. It's not about the turning of the tassel, the receiving of the diploma or the pleasing of the parents. No, it's about the journey that it took to arrive here. It's about the hardships you endured and the little victories that kept you going. It's about the lessons learned outside of class as much as the ones learned inside. This graduation ceremony is more about the last 19 years than it is about anything I did in class.
Yes, I worked my tail off to get that degree and I can't wait to receive it. But this ceremony is about all the graduations I forgot to celebrate over the last 36 years.
Life is a series of graduations. The question is, "Were you invited, or did you sleep through the celebration?" Nothing in life that is endured and learned is void of a reason to celebrate. A very good friend of mine once explained how we often train and fight really well, but do a terrible job of resting and celebrating.
The truth is, you've graduated from the school of hard knocks; your G.P.A. has awarded you the honor of valedictorian; and you've earned a master's degree in being you. Have you ever celebrated it? Do you consider making it through the terrible twos without strangling your kids, a graduation worth celebrating? How about getting your driver's license, or losing 20 pounds? Do you view persevering through a failed adoption or a divorce as celebration-worthy?
What you believe about the things you've graduated from will greatly determine whether you celebrate them or just skip out early and go to Waffle House. Don't quit and miss hearing your name called. You've worked too hard to miss the celebration.
Everything in your life has joined together to knit you into an amazing specimen of value and purpose. You have graduated from some of the hardest schools in the world. Do you understand how valuable your experiences have made you to the ones who have yet to walk that path?
I do.
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You can ride the new sharrows right to the show!
Connie Paraskevin is a US National Champion, multiple Olympian and World Champion track cyclist from right here in Corona del Mar. Her foundation introduces kids – who may otherwise never get on a bike – to the sport of velodrome (track) cycling and all the dedication, exercise, healthy lifestyle and positive attitude that goes with it.
The evening will include "heavy" appetizers (I like the sound of that!), an open beer, wine and refreshment bar, an Olympic medal and torch display and a screening of the film Personal Gold.
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This general permit (GP-012A) was available for public comment for a 30 day period commencing October 15, 2007.
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Rudolf Reder was the only postwar survivor of Belzec, an infamous Nazi death camp where 700,000 Jews were killed in a few short months. David Suchet reads Mr. Reder's little-known but remarkable and shocking firsthand account of how the SS organised death on an industrial and inhuman scale. Mark Forstater provides an introduction to the audio and adds a personal memoir of his own family, and how he discovered Mr. Reder's witness statement.
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"Two different things"
This audiobook is two different things, one is the amazing and tragic story of a death camp survivor. That part of the book is amazing, it's well produced, well read, it's very moving and tragic. However after this horrible and amazing the story, which takes up probably 2/3rds the book, the author tags it with a story of his family and upbringing and his journey to create the book. The authors story 1) isn't very interested and by far the biggest point 2) is completely out of place is a story of this gravity. Considering that the death camp survivor story has nothing to do with the author I'm sure the author felt the need to place in filler since he obviously didn't write anything, he just took an already transcript series of events and wrapped it with his out of place writings, which is why I give it overall only 3 stars but give the performance and story 5 stars.
"A very interesting first hand account"
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During this election season, I want to thank a steadfast champion of military service members and their families, Norm Dicks.
I'm a veteran of the Vietnam War and a proud supporter of Norm. The men, women, and families who have protected our freedom have served us bravely and deserve the health care and benefits that our nation has promised them.
Dicks has always stood up for our veterans and supported significant increases in health care funding for veterans and our military members. He supported the post 9/11 G.I. Bill to give our returning men and women the educational opportunities they deserve in return for their honorable service. I know these are tough times for many families, but supporting the people who defend my freedom is a top priority – that's why I am supporting Norm Dicks for Congress.


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Bad Lieutenant and Next Week
Nicolas Cage has recently been in such classics as Next, Knowing, and Bangkok Dangerous. We all have to pay bills I guess. It can be excused because he's also been in some really good movies: Raising Arizona, Leaving Las Vegas, and Adaptation (go watch this movie). His new movie, Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans, while not...read more


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Not the Don Quixote,
But definitely A Don Quixote.
On the backside of life.
I have accomplished little of note.
Obscure, unremarkable, unknown.
Yet I have dreams…
Impossibly bright, impossibly distant stars I have never come close to touching.
Quixote gives me hope,
Courage to keep dreaming, to keep reaching.
Quixote may have been crazy.
I don't know. My opinion?
Decades of mere survival convinced him that reality wasn't
All it was cracked up to be.
And so he donned his makeshift armor
Mounted his unimpressive steed
Found his muse in a common village girl and
Set out to live a life of raw, crackling adventure.
From a distance, he certainly seems mad.
Yet isn't it Glorious Madness?
By the sheer power of his belief,
Quixote transformed and ennobled all he touched.
The common village girl became an Immortal Muse, Princess Dulcinea.
Windmills morphed into giants.
A mere donkey became a glorious Charger,
And a humble servant found himself squire to a great knight.
This life of mine – closer to its end than its beginning – does not impress me.
And since my opinion is the only one that matters…
I wish that I had tilted at a few more windmills
That I had my own distant Dulcinea to whom I pledged my troth
That I had a nemesis with whom I jousted
And my very own Sancho Panza to shake his head in wonder at my folly.
I want to feel like I seized life by the collar, and shook it until the quarters fell out of its pockets.
(My god, it really is the things we don't do that cause the most regret.)
I suspect Quixote regretted the pain of his wounds.
But did he regret his quest?
No way.
He could not have regretted playing the fool…
Loving with a whole heart or
Riding into battle against a worthy foe.
Quixote he had a Star.
And a Star is – by definition – unreachable.
The beacon that taunted his quest also illumined his path.
(That's some deep stuff right there.)
I mean, isn't that Life?
This constant striving after something we never reach?
We desire so much more than we can grasp.
Even those who command great wealth
Yearn for something unnamed and unnameable.
If it is intrinsic to the soul of man
To yearn for more,
If unfulfilled yearning is our curse,
Then why not make it glorious?
Why not tempt death on the field of battle?
Why not endure terrible wounds from imaginary giants?
Why not make an utter fool of myself and be laughed at by sensible folk?
What difference will it make?
They will never touch their Stars either…
Does it pain them knowing their Star shines down, beckoning from above?
Or are they too dead inside to look up
To let their hearts be ravished by its beauty
And broken by its elusiveness?
I think I'd rather play the fool on a mule, tilting at windmills
Than be sensible and safe at home,
Never gazing in wonder and longing at the midnight sky.
I am Don Quixote.


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Thailand has taken huge strides in the field of tourism and has established itself as a perfect holiday destination. Phuket has become popular globally as a destination for exciting as well as relaxing beach holidays. A new addition to a series of luxury resort in Phuket is the Paresa Phuket. Located on a seafront cliff facing the Andaman Sea the resort is the perfect luxury getaway that is surrounded by tropical forests. Paresa is an appropriate name for the resort as it translates as "Heaven of Heavens." The resort offers rooms, suites and villas with names like Cielo, Dima, Cliff, Aqua, Talay, and Grand Villa. All the suites and villas are sea facing with unique views of the sea and the property.
Sea Facing Suites and Villas
The suites and the villas also boast of private infinity pools, balconies and decks. In addition they feature several luxury Thai amenities. The Grand Villa is the largest on the property and features three bedrooms. It is ideal for a large family or a group of friends vacationing together. The large villa also features steam room, treatment area and swimming pool. Paresa Phuket is in the heart of Asia but it is an international class resort that offers diverse dining options from around the world. Diavolo is one of the restaurants at the resort that serves an a la carte breakfast in the mornings and has an Italian menu for lunch and dinner. The views of the Andaman Sea are stunning from the Diavolo Restaurant. The restaurant has a large cellar and serves some of the best wine in Phuket.
The Spa by PARESA
The Spa by PARESA is the highlight of the resort and is sure to attract the visitors who are looking for true relaxation. The spa features five double treatment suites that boast of balconies overlooking the sea. The spa offers a wide range of services that include pedicures, waxing, massage and hair styling. More importantly a sense of peace prevails in the spa. It also offers traditional Thai treatments as well as holistic therapies. Guests can also opt for wellness retreats and detox programs that use only natural remedies and promises total healing.
Personalized Service at Paresa Phuket
The guests can enjoy the luxuries of the resort fully because of a very high level of personalized service at Paresa Phuket. There are "Angels" who guide the guests through the different excursions that the resort has to offer. The Elephant Trekking adventure is highly recommended as it is truly a memorable experience to view the landscape from the top while riding an elephant. The other popular excursion offered by the resort is a guided adventure through Kamala Market. The guests can be chauffeured and escorted in a SUV for some exciting shopping. But the guests who really want to enjoy the Phangnga bay's beaches would prefer to snorkel and swim or go island hopping. The destination is being promoted for special weddings. The elegant resort surrounded by natural beauty makes an ideal venue. In any case, it is a perfect getaway that promises some rest and plenty of relaxation.


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July was great in West Philly, with its traditional Shakespeare in Clark Park nights, University City Dining Days, and other popular events. August doesn't look too shabby either with more outdoor theater and concerts, outdoor movies, and more. Here's what's happening this month in the area:
Theatre in the X will present three Sundays of three plays at Malcolm X Park (51st and Pine): The Meeting by Jeff Stetson, Love, Queens who Suffer from Post-traumatic Stress Disorder by Jamila Capitman and Heather Thomas, and New Black Math by Suzan-Lori Parks. Aug. 7 at 6 p.m., Aug. 14 at 3 p.m., and Aug. 21 at 6 p.m. Free event.
BlackStar Film Festival featuring work by and about people of color in a global context will take place at the International House Philadelphia (37th and Chestnut) on August 4-7.
After taking July off due to the heat and student exodus, Uhuru Flea Market will return to Clark Park "B" (43rd and Chester) on Saturday, Aug. 20, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (rain date: Sunday, Aug. 21).
The 40th Street Summer Series' August concert will feature a powerful performance by The Liberian Women's Chorus for Change, an award-winning group composed of renowned singers, dancers, and musicians from Liberia. Saturday, Aug. 20, 6 p.m. For more information, visit the event's Facebook page. Free event.
Due to rain, Bat Night at The Woodlands was cancelled last week, but all are invited this month to enjoy a double feature event – Bat and Moth Night – on Thursday, Aug. 25, starting at 6 p.m. Free event.
The Clark Park Movie Series kicks off on Friday, Aug. 26 with a screening of Finding Nemo. This is a free, family-friendly event. Movies begin at dusk.
West Philadelphia Jazz Heritage Series will continue at Malcolm X Park. August performances: Aug. 4 – Budesa Brothers; Aug. 18 – Perfect Solution. 7 p.m. Free.
Summer Nights Concert Series continues at Penn Museum. Concerts are every Wednesday at 5 p.m. Aug. 3 – Barakka; Aug. 10 – Leana Song; Aug. 17 – El Caribefunk; Aug. 24 – Farah Siraj; Aug. 31 – Animus. $10.


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New quilt in progress*UPDATE**Finished pic on page 2*
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I am so nervous about this quilt. I've never done one quite like this. I have everything (except the name, I can't decide on a font) cut and placed and ready to be sewn down but I am so scared I am going to mess something up. lol. So far I am in love with how the quilt is going. I hope I can do this....
Here is what I have so far:
I also got my daughters name appliqued onto the rainbow quilt. Now I am just waiting to find the perfect fabric for the back.
New progress pic on the bottom of page 1!
Finished pic on page 2!
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Final wash is done! Yay! I was going to deliver it this evening but my youngest came home from school with a sore throat, no voice, and a fever. So I am in for the evening....
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The jewelry designs of Gonzalo Palma are boldly geometric. The sharp shapes and basic coloring gives each piece an aesthetic that is both edgy and sophisticated. Although the designs are very dynamic, there is a simplicity to each silhouette that makes it perfect for different outfits and occasions.
Based in Lima, Peru, Gonzalo Palma is heavily inspired by architecture and furniture design of the 30s and 50s, especially by designers such as Mies Van Der Rohe, Marc Newson and Zara Zahid. By melding art and fashion, Gonzalo Palma manages to focus on various atypical facets of his jewelry creations. These facets include shape, weight and textures in addition to more abstract concepts of light and shadow.
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So I have several pages on my website with specific titles such as "About" and "Showreel" which you can navigate to using the custom navigation menu bar I created. Now, I want the titles of the pages to remain the same on the navigation bar itself, but on the actual -page-, I'd like to be able to customize the titles to whatever I want. For example, have the title on the Showreel page be "Spring 2012". How do I go about doing this?
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Exercise does much more than just cut your risk of Alzheimer's. Many of the effects of aging are caused by muscles becoming weaker and frail.
UBC Okanagan assistant professor Gareth Jones of the Healthy Exercise and Aging Lab in the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention. is leading a study into frailty and how muscles function as we age.
Due to the effects of aging, many seniors have to perform at elite-athlete levels, straining at 80 to 100 per cent of their ability just to do simple household tasks. All over the Okanagan, these would-be senior athletes are being studied, wearing wires and electrodes as they putter about the house or a lab as part of the University of B.C. research project.
Many older adults require home or assisted care, because these types of activities become too challenging, not because of chronic disease, but just because they have lost the physiological capacity. We can retrain that capacity. It's not lost forever.
According to Jones's research, the older you are, the faster your muscles tire, with fewer rests, leading to increased fatigue. Exercise can help, but 60 to 90 minutes of vigorous activity daily is what's needed for seniors to remain independent. In other words, exercise is medicine for aging.
Research in the fields of gerontology and geriatrics is a hot topic, with good reason. By 2026, one of every five Canadians will be over 65, according to the Canadian Institute of Health Research's Institute on Aging More than a million Canadians are over 80 years old, and that number is growing, according to the Canadian Geriatrics Society
In B.C., nearly one in seven residents is over 65, and in 20 years, that figure will more than double to one in four. As residents live longer – life expectancy in B.C. has risen from 60 in 1922 to 81 in 2007 – they also want to know how to live better.
A new Canadian study hopes to unlock clues to help seniors thrive as they live longer. In 2008, the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging was launched with the aim of following 50,000 citizens aged 45 to 85 for 20 years. More than 200 Canadian researchers will study the interaction of everything from subjects' medical histories and blood samples to family relationships and social supports.
"It's just amazing. It's covering the A to Z of gerontology. It's like a Webster's dictionary on aging," says Andrew Wister, chair of Simon Fraser University's department of gerontology, who is heading one of three B.C. data-collection sites for the study.
Wister said studies show maintaining social contacts or retaining a sense of purpose is, with diet and exercise, a key to longevity. "If you look at the characteristics of these people with longer life-spans, we find there is a strong sense of community and some kind of spiritual or family aspect that gives them a joie de vivre, that gives them something to live for," he said.
One of the best ways to stay young is to keep learning, according to Neena Chappell, director of the Centre on Aging at the University of Victoria.and president of the Canadian Association on Gerontology.
Volunteering is an excellent source of mental stimulus and social connection. According to Statistics Canada, more than a third of people over age 65 volunteered in 2004. Seniors groups also offer advice on ways to stay healthy.
Back in his UBC Okanagan lab, Gareth Jones sums up his prescription for health and longevity this way:
You have to keep challenging yourself. Look at the people who get the most out of life. They are the people who continually challenge themselves physically, mentally and socially. Then you get to enjoy aging to a much higher degree.


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May 28, 2014 at 12:28 a.m.
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• Albert Salazar, of Victoria, was killed in action October 1944 in Rome during World War II. His death date and war served was incorrect in a story and photo caption on Page B1 on Sunday.


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Milan have lost Christian Abbiati as well for tomorrow's trip to Sampdoria, as he is suffering from flu.
The Serie A tie kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 GMT, click here for a match preview.
Clarence Seedorf already had to deal with an extensive injury list, including Mario Balotelli, Mattia De Sciglio, Cristian Zapata, Robinho, Stephan El Shaarawy, Matias Silvestre, Vlater Birsa and Bryan Cristante.
Now goalkeeper Abbiati has also pulled out after coming down with flu symptoms and a high temperature.
It remains to be seen whether Marco Amelia or Gabriel will be picked, though since taking over from Massimiliano Allegri the new Coach has tended to favour Amelia.
Milan squad for Sampdoria: Amelia, Coppola, Gabriel, Abate, Bonera, Constant, Mexes, Rami, Zaccardo, Emanuelson, Essien, De Jong, Honda, Kaka, Montolivo, Muntari, Poli, Saponara, Taarabt, Pazzini, Petagna
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----- Original Message ----- From: "cheetah1" <email @ redacted> To: <email @ redacted> Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2004 1:28 PM Subject: [IP] MDI or Pump? There could be a third Option While we all wait for the so called "Cure(s)" for the big D, the future for insulin delivery systems looks promising. John Walsh, the pumping guru who co-authored the book "Pumping Insulin" is at the drawing board trying to improve insulin delivery technologies. One of the concepts he is exploring is an intelligent insulin pen (called a SmartPen) for those who hate being tethered to a pump but crave the technology and feedback that a pump can give. The SmartPen would have a blood glucose meter at the opposite end and automatically feed the data for bolus calculations (until a continuous sensor is developed ?). It would include many of the features we have on pumps today with some additional ones. Whereas I have been advocating the pump companies close the communication loop between the PDA carb database by either including the database in the pump or allowing Bluetooth communications between the pump and PDA, John envisions both options being included. He even sees a link to continually feed data to a wireless modem so that your readings can be analyzed at a central processing center to provide advice on your bolusing and automatically feed the data to your MD. If they can fit this technology into a pen they should be able to fit it into a pump. Sue Ann Bowling recently asked a question about how to factor in the glycemic index of a meal. John is conceptualizing along these lines as well with the "Super Bolus". Current pump technology allows making adjustments in basals and ratios based on time of day. John wants to be able to adjust basals and ratios based on input about the meal in addition to time. If you eat a high glycemic food the Super Bolus would shift some of your insulin from basal to bolus to prevent a high BG spike (he doesn't explain how he would address meals). With all the talk on the list lately about IOB, John acknowledges that IOB would have to be redefined for this concept to work. These are currently only concepts but with John's credentials I am sure he can get the ear of some of the pen and pump companies. Then the hard part, making all of this happen! If you would like to read the full story and see animations of some of his concepts visit http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_technology/super_bolus.php P.S. - In step c of the SmartPen capabilities he mentions giving a combo bolus. How could your give a combo bolus with a pen? Ricardo Dx'd 1967, Pumping since 1/14/2004 w/ Animas IR1000 and since 7/2/2004 w/ the Animas IR1200 ---------------------------------------------------------- for HELP or to subscribe/unsubscribe, contact: email@example.com help SUPPORT Insulin Pumpers http://www.insulin-pumpers.org/donate.shtml


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Rainbow crosswalks, gay factoids cut from Castro Street project
Rainbow crosswalks and gay historical elements are out. Gingkos and King palms are in.
Due to budgetary constraints, San Francisco planners working on the redesign of Castro Street in the heart of the city's gayborhood have, for now, cut from the proposal such things as rainbow crosswalks, sparkle treatments in the concrete, and embedding gay historical factoids in the sidewalks.
The first 20 Rainbow Honor Walk plaques honoring LGBT people who have made significant contributions to society, which a nonprofit group is privately raising the money for, are slated to be installed along Castro Street as part of the redesign.
Planners disclosed their decision to eliminate the LGBT design elements at an open house last night (Tuesday, May 14) in the neighborhood. It was the third and final public meeting planning staff held to gather public input so they can use that feedback to finalize their design for the streetscape.
Sometime in July they will present the final plans for Castro Street between 19th and Market Streets to the city's Municipal Transportation Agency board and then the Board of Supervisors for approval. Construction is set to begin in early 2014 and be completed by October of next year.
As the Bay Area Reporter has noted in past stories, the $4 million makeover is being funded from a road-paving bond measure passed by voters in 2011. Depending on the results of the bidding from contractors on the project, there may be a chance that some of the gay-centric elements can be added back into the project.
"Some things we need to wait for the bid results. If they are low enough we can do such things as the rainbow crosswalks, mica sparkles in the sidewalk and the [LGBT] history facts," said Nick Perry, a Castro resident and an urban designer with the Planning Department's City Design Group working on the project.
He added that the history facts were "always intended/presented as neighborhood history facts, which includes – but is not limited to – the neighborhood's LGBT history" and meant to be a "unique and neighborhood-specific" compliment to the Rainbow Honor Walk.
As for the special crosswalks, Perry told the B.A.R. that they "wouldn't necessarily be rainbows, that was just one example we've shown."
Other decisions revealed at the open house included the types of plantings that will be added to the street. Armstrong maples and white barked birch were nixed in favor of Columnar ginkgos for the majority of the street.
For accent plantings King palms were chosen over two other evergreen species: southern magnolias and Queen palms.
As reported by the B.A.R. last week, Jane Warner Plaza is set to be upgraded as part of the plan based on public feedback. And planners are closely looking at the intersection of 18th and Castro streets to improve pedestrian safety there.
An initial idea to relocate the bus stops at 18th and Castro streets was abandoned as it proved to be too controversial. Instead, bulbouts will be added to the corners in front of the restaurants Harvey's and K-Pop. The bus shelters on 18th will also be relocated closer to the buildings to give pedestrians more room on the sidewalks.
The car lanes along Castro Street were increased a foot to now measure 12 feet, with the width from curb to curb now 40 feet. Planners are also looking at removing the left-hand turn lane onto 18th Street from north-bound Castro Street in order to have extended sidewalks in that area.
Traffic counts the department did revealed infrequent use of the turn lane. They were gathering feedback from the public during the open house to see if there is support for the proposal.
At the Market, Castro and 17th streets intersection the crosswalk leading from Harvey Milk Plaza to the gas station across the street, where a new housing development is slated to be built, is set to be reconfigured. Pedestrians would no longer be able to directly access the median in the middle of the street where the bus stop for the 37-Corbet route is located.
Instead, transit users would need to cross Market to the other side of the street and walk up 17th Street where a new crosswalk would be installed to the bus stop median. To prevent people from running across to the median, planners are looking at having plants be added to it so it is inaccessible to pedestrians.
"We probably will cut back the median," added Perry when asked about the likelihood of people jaywalking to the bus stop. "We are talking about maybe doing some landscape there so people don't think it is a landing pad."
So far the design for Castro Street has met with mostly positive responses. Castro florist Gary Weiss, the owner of Ixia on Market Street, was especially pleased to see gingkos had been selected.
"I am really excited about it. I am a big fan of gingkos," he said. "The gingko has in incredibly beautiful color. In the fall it turns a brilliant yellow that is just gorgeous."
One Collingwood resident, who declined to give his name because he works in design and has business connections to the planning department, did express some concern about traffic gridlock the project may create as there will be less room for cars making turns onto 18th Street to maneuver.
But overall he said he is "generally pleased" with the proposal and thinks having new trees lining Castro is going to be "great."
Patrick Batt, the owner of Auto Erotica on 18th Street, had no objections to the proposed plans. He is concerned that the construction timetable has not been clearly explained.
Planners have said they intend to do the work in sections so as to be less invasive but have not stated which blocks they will start on. They likely won't known until August at the earliest.
"If we can weather this it will be good for the neighborhood. It will create a lot of bleeding for the neighborhood,"said Batt. "We are at a crossroads right now. My concern is this could be a death knell for certain businesses."


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Feeling caught up in the pressure to align themselves with either the liberal Open Hillel movement or the nascent reactionary Safe Hillel movement, Jewish students at West Virginia International University met and decided to start a new movement in response: Ambiguous Hillel.
"We really had no other option," explained WVIU Hillel president Jason Scheingross. "Our Hillel contains some students who support Open Hillel, some who support Safe Hillel, and many more who aren't sure. We started this movement as a compromise in the hopes of making our Hillel a place where all students can feel comfortable. We're not going to host just any speaker or publicly reject Hillel's Israel guidelines, but we might engage students in conversations that will make them uncomfortable. I hope other Hillels will follow our lead," he said.
According to its press release, the students at WVIU Hillel felt tired of being caught in between the "Open" and "Safe" Hillel movements, as seen in this excerpt:
Across the country, Hillel's Israel guidelines are either being callously cast aside or else vigorously defended and embraced. We do not believe this is the true face of young American Jews. We, the founders of Ambiguous Hillel, are unsure of our relationship to the Israel guidelines and wish at this point to neither flat-out reject nor uncritically accept them and want to ensure that Hillel remains a place where Jewish students like us will always feel welcomed.
The students are currently in the processes of starting an online petition in support of the Ambiguous Hillel movement and launching a Web site that will outline the organization's goals, link to related news, and provide resources to help other Hillel become Ambiguous.
The organizers are hopeful that their movement will gain traction elsewhere. According to Jessica Rosenberg-Rosen, Shabbat and holidays chair of WVIU Hillel, many others have expressed interest. "Everyone I've spoke to at other Hillels seems to really relate to not wanting to pick a side between the Open and Safe Hillel movements," she said. "So there seems to be a lot of support for our ideals on the ground. Now whether any of them will actually have the courage to make themselves officially Ambiguous remains to be seen."
Rosenberg-Rosen said she is unsure if the move will affect Hillel's funding. Donors were not available for comment.
Still, the movement faces difficulties, even at WVIU. "Hillel shouldn't be ambiguous, it should be certain," Garrett Applebaum, Hillel social justice chair and president of WVIU's Students for Justice in Palestine chapter said. "While you're sitting on the fence, Palestinians are suffering. That's only going to stop once Hillel students make up their minds that this is wrong and start inviting anti-Israel speakers to campus." Applebaum said he is still deciding whether this decision will cause him to step down from his position on the Hillel student board.
Expert opinion is divided as to whether the Ambiguous Hillel movement is good or bad for the Jews. Dr. Barry R. Worrystein, a leading sociologist of American Jewry, sees this movement in light of larger trends. "This seems to go against a strong trend we've been seeing towards Jewish students having strong opinions on things," he said. "Though the self-described 'ambiguousness' these students are displaying may also reflect a growing general ambivalence among Jews towards their heritage that, if left unchecked, may lead to the end of over 6,000 years of Jewish continuity. To back up my opinion, I would like to quote the Pew Survey," he added.
Others, like Professor Richard I. Mehman, a noted author and Betty P. and Bob Kesef Senior Professor of Jewish History at WVIU, doesn't see it in such dire terms. "It seems like they're just turning the status quo into a movement. I don't really see what this is meant to accomplish. Also, I receive $25 from The Forward each time I mention the Pew Survey," he said.
But for most Jewish students at WVIU, in spite of all the hubbub around Ambiguous Hillel, life goes on as usual "They're still going to have free dinners on Friday nights, though, right?" every other student interviewed for this piece said.
Derek M. Kwait graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and is editor in chief of New Voices.


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'We'll be looking to chase less than 100'
Mohammad Kaif announced his return to the Indian side with a composed and gritty 64, suffering in the final stages with cramp that forced him off just after lunch. After the day's play, he reflected on his innings, and on the state of a match that India are now odds-on favourites to win.
On returning to the side despite having been tagged a one-day player for so long
I was feeling good, and I did quite well in England, where I made two 50s and also batted higher up the order. I'm making my comeback after three years.
On why he was in so much distress
I was cramping up. I don't think I drank enough water. I'd had viral fever in Bangalore, and I think it was a combination of two things, weakness and dehydration.
On what he considered an achieveable fourth-innings target
It depends, it's hard to say. Our spinners are bowling well and Zak [Zaheer Khan] chipped in with a crucial wicket at the end. We'll be looking to chase 100, or maybe even less.
On the pitch and the conditions
It's quite slow and low. The spinners are getting turn and bounce. The conditions have been hard for everyone. Even if you're just standing on the field, you start sweating.
On how he approached the innings
It was important to remain patient. I had a crucial partnership with Parthiv Patel. But the conditions were not easy.
On India's lower-order batting
In the first Test, Irfan [Pathan] and Parthiv batted really well. We've been putting a lot of effort in. Against teams like Australia, it's always a close contest, and the team needs every run it can get.
On his run-out
It was quite funny to be honest. I was a little lost, unable to concentrate.
On whether Australia raised any objection to his having a runner
They were a little confused about whether to allow a runner or not. But I told them that I was not completely fit, and that I was cramping up.
On getting Gilchrist at the fag end of the day's play
It was a great wicket to get. He's a player who can change the game at any stage. He made that hundred in Bangalore and has done well in these conditions. It will definitely help us to have new batsmen at the crease tomorrow.