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Need an Oil Change near Cheboygan?
You expect your vehicle to run smoothly. That means keeping your oil performing at its peak. When it's time for an oil change, your Certified Service experts are here. We offer oil changes with a four-tire rotation and a Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection.
Oil Change Specials
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Choosing the right oil
Choosing the proper grade of oil is crucial to your vehicle's performance. From conventional to full synthetic, your Certified Service expert will offer a range of oil types, including ACDelco Gold Conventional Oil, ACDelco dexos1™ Full Synthetic, and Mobil 1™ Full Synthetic.
These oils contain a variety of characteristics that can affect your vehicle's performance, offer varying levels of engine protection, and maximize the time between oil changes.
ACDelco Gold Conventional Oil
- Offers quality engine wear and corrosion protection
- Contains special additives that help your engine run smoothly
ACDelco dexos1 Full Synthetic Oil
- High resistance to oxidation, which helps keep the oil from breaking down
- Excellent low-temperature flow and pumpability during cold startups
- Excellent protection to help prevent formation of sludge and other harmful deposits
Mobil 1 Full Synthetic Oil
- Advanced anti-wear technology for outstanding protection of critical engine parts
- Exceptional high-temperature stability helps resist oxidative thickening
- Proven to provide outstanding cold starting, lubrication, and protection from wear at low temperatures
Ask our experts which grade is best for your vehicle. You may also refer to your Owner's Manual for more information.
Oil Life System
Many of today's vehicles are equipped with an Oil Life Monitoring System (OLMS). This system interprets your vehicle's speed and engine temperature and continuously monitors operating conditions, which helps determine when it's time for an oil change.
The OLMS monitors a number of conditions, including engine revolutions, engine temperature, and miles driven to let you know precisely when to come in for an oil change. As soon as you notice your vehicle's OLS light illuminate, it's time for service.
Checking your oil level
Even with an OLS, it's important to keep track of your oil level. Always consult your Owner's Manual for the proper procedure to check your oil level. You'll get a more accurate dipstick reading by following those instructions.
Oil change warning signs
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message displays, service is required for your vehicle as soon as possible. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and the OLMS must be reset. The Certified Service experts at your dealer will do this.
If your vehicle is not equipped with an OLMS, consult your Service and Maintenance Schedule contained within your vehicle Owner's Manual for proper change intervals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Should the engine oil be replaced every 3,000 miles?
A: Depending on the age of your vehicle, driving habits, and road conditions, your engine may be designed to go longer than 3,000 miles between oil changes. Always be sure to check your engine oil level regularly, even with an OLMS.
Q: Does regularly changing my oil filter help with the life of my engine?
A: Yes. An oil filter helps ensure your engine is lubricated with clean oil, which is important for optimal engine performance. Both your vehicle's oil and oil filter should be changed at least as often as recommended by your OLMS and/or Owner's Manual.


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With growing pressure to keep China's Huawei out of 5G network development, it could be time for firms like Japan's NEC and South Korea's Samsung to shine.
Washington has pushed allies to bar Huawei, a Chinese telecom giant, from building next-generation 5G mobile networks, claiming its equipment can be used to spy for Beijing.
Huawei denies the charges, but US pressure has prompted an about-turn in Britain.
The government had already pledged to cut the firm out of the most sensitive "core" elements of 5G that access personal data, and is now reportedly pushing for plans to end Huawei's involvement in Britain's 5G infrastructure by 2023.
But excluding Huawei is not without challenges, because there are currently only two alternatives in Europe for 5G equipment such as antennas and relay masts: Finland's Nokia and Sweden's Ericsson.
Britain has encouraged Washington to form a club of 10 democratic nations that could develop its own 5G technology, but there has been little movement so far.
"The vast majority of the commercial networks sold in the world come from the big three," said Sylvain Chevallier, in charge of telecoms at BearingPoint consultancy, referring to Huawei, Nokia and Ericsson.
"But a world of three is not good for operators, and if it goes down to two it will be worse still," he told AFP.
Teaming up
That leaves a tempting potential opening for telecoms firms like Samsung and NEC. But building a successful 5G network is no simple task.
That is a lesson Samsung has already learned. Despite being a major player in 3G, it found itself unable to compete with the big three on 4G and struggled to win commercial contracts.
"This has been a challenge for Samsung," said Daryl Schoolar, a mobile technology specialist at consulting group Omdia.
In building its 5G network, Samsung has so far focused on North America and parts of the Asia-Pacific region.
"So while operators may feel uncertain about Samsung Networks, they are much further along in the process of being a global presence than NEC," Schoolar added.
NEC does have some advantages, including a partnership in Japan with mobile operator Rakuten.
The firms have already cooperated on a 4G network and are now jointly developing a 5G system.
The Japanese firm is also a leader on undersea cables, fibre optic networks and -- thanks to its affiliate Netcracker -- logistics management software.
"Netcracker has a strong presence with operators in Europe, which could be a real entry point for NEC," said Stephane Teral, chief telecoms analyst at LightCounting, a market research firm.
'A major challenge'
NEC is tightlipped about its contracts for mobile networks, saying only that it is holding feasibility demonstrations for "a number of customers and we are engaged in commercial discussions with others".
Britain's government has reportedly asked both NEC and Samsung to take part in demonstrations as it looks to diversify its 5G options.
And on Thursday, NEC announced a tie-up with Japanese operator NTT intended in part to speed up the development of a 5G network.
Samsung and NEC joined forces two years ago and have launched a joint marketing team to offer 5G products to European and Asian markets.
Still, the path ahead will be tough, said Schoolar.
"I think it's a major challenge for NEC. It requires more than radios, it requires investing in people who can do system integration, sales, customer support, network design and engineering," he said.
"Plus NEC will need to build operator trust that they will be there to support them in five to 10 years as those 5G networks evolve."
Washington has backed the use of non-proprietary technology like Open RAN in 5G development, hoping it will provide an entry point for US firms.
Such a move would open up opportunities for NEC, allowing them to "create an economic model that would shake up traditional equipment manufacturers," said Chevallier.
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Key Takeaways
- Schedule routine hearing health check-ups. Early detection through screenings enables timely intervention in case of any emerging hearing issues.
- To protect against hearing loss use ear protection, practice active listening techniques, minimize background noise, and adopt healthy lifestyle habits.
- Address signs of hearing loss promptly by seeking professional help. If hearing impairment is identified, explore hearing aid solutions.
9 Tips to Improve Your Hearing Health For the New Year
Hearing loss can affect your life in many subtle ways. It's important to preserve this valuable sense so you can hear your loved ones and all your favorite activities. Discover some tips to help you hear better this year and for the years to come.
Schedule Regular Hearing Health Check-Ups
The foundation of good hearing health begins with regular hearing check-ups. Just as you schedule regular visits for your dental health and vision, hearing screenings are also essential. Regular screenings can detect early signs of hearing loss, allowing for timely intervention.
Protect Your Ears from Loud Noise
Prolonged exposure to loud noise is one of the leading causes of hearing loss. Use earplugs or custom in- ear hearing protection to protect your ears from loud noises at concerts, work, or during fun activities.
Practice Active Listening
Active listening is a skill that can significantly improve your hearing experience. Focus on the speaker, maintain eye contact, and position yourself to optimize your hearing in social settings. Minimize background noise when possible and ask for clarification if you miss any information during conversations.
Reduce Background Noise
Background noise at home can affect your ability to hear clearly. Minimize distractions by using curtains, rugs, and soft materials to absorb sound.
Maintain Healthy Habits
Maintaining overall health can positively impact your hearing. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, staying hydrated, and managing stress levels can contribute to better hearing health.
Avoid Inserting Objects In Your Ears
Avoid cleaning your ears with cotton swabs or other objects. Earwax serves as a natural protective barrier for the ear canal, and inserting objects can push earwax deeper and potentially cause damage.
Limit Use of Headphones and Earbuds
Listening to music at high volume levels through headphones or earbuds can lead to noise-induced hearing loss. Limit the duration and volume of your listening sessions and opt for noise-canceling headphones to reduce the need to raise the volume in noisy environments.
Address Hearing Loss Promptly
If you notice any signs of hearing loss, such as difficulty understanding conversations, turning up the TV volume excessively, or asking others to repeat themselves, seek professional help. Addressing hearing loss early can prevent further deterioration and enhance your overall quality of life.
Explore Hearing Aid Solutions
Today's hearing aids are discreet, technologically sophisticated, and customizable to your unique hearing needs. We offer a wide range of hearing aids at our Montrose office.
With these expert tips, you can take proactive steps to improve your hearing health and experience the joy of clear communication. At Hearing Science of the Foothills, we are committed to supporting you on your journey to better hearing.
Our team of hearing specialists are here to provide personalized guidance and solutions to enhance your hearing experience. We offer comprehensive services for the people of La Canada, Flintridge, and Glendale.
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Ready to Get Your Vision Into Shape?
It takes way more than strength and speed to be at the top of your game.
The skills required by an athlete — those that make the difference between good and extraordinary — depend on vision skills which can be perfected.
Baseball, tennis and football are examples of sports games that require the skills and abilities to keep your eyes focused on the ball.
Football receivers and quarterbacks need a high level of tracking and depth perception to complete a pass, as well as high peripheral vision awareness.
Sports vision training can enhance the communication between your eyes, brain and body, to help you excel in your sport and turn your vision into an invaluable asset on the court or field.
4 Ways Sports Vision Training Can Give You a Competitive Edge
Builds visual skills
Sports vision training strengthens essential visual skills, such as:
- Hand-eye coordination
- Peripheral vision
- Reaction time
- Visual memory
- Depth-perception
Custom-designed program
Our eye care professionals will consult with you and create a program designed according to your strengths, weaknesses, and athletic goals. This therapy consists of weekly in-office appointments and assigned daily exercises.
Fits your training schedule
Weekly appointments and daily exercises can easily conform to your workout routine. With just 20 minutes a day, you may begin to see improvement in your performance.
Sports vision therapy is a scientifically-proven method of enhancing athletic performance. The program is developed by optometrists with extensive training in monitoring eye health and building visual skills.
Sports vision training: the ultimate game changer
Sport Vision FAQs
Thinking that 20/20 vision is the equivalent of perfect vision is a common misconception. Visual acuity and visual skills are two separate things. Visual acuity tests measure how well you can read letters from a chart, but it can't predict how well you'll see the ball or how quickly you'll react to visual stimuli. It's common for people with 20/20 vision to lack the visual skills needed to truly excel in their sport.
The sports vision specialist will consult with you, administer eye tests, and provide you with a custom-designed treatment program best suited for your needs and aspirations. During the weekly in-office sessions, the specialist will assign home exercises, measure your progress, and adjust the program as needed.
During the initial consultation, a sports vision specialist will give you an eye exam to determine your eye health and visual skills. The eye exam may test the following:
- Visual acuity
- Contrast sensitivity
- Eye tracking
- Focus
- Depth perception
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JDSU Announces 2013 Tech Trends
Key technology trends identified by JDSU include:
- Implementation of faster and more agile networks. JDSU provides leading optical and communications test solutions critical to new Self-Aware and 4G LTE networks that support a variety of devices such as smart phones, tablets and emerging wearable computing solutions like interactive eyewear and biometric wristbands.
- Rise of cloud-based solutions for improved network intelligence. JDSU communications test solutions are helping service providers gain a clearer picturing of what is happening in the network so that they can optimize how their networks function and provide fast and targeted service to mobile and connected users.
- Advances in gesture recognition technology. Applications like gesture recognition are evolving to further simplify the way people interact with technology and with each other around the world. JDSU provides key optical technology for gesture recognition systems that are beginning to be introduced in areas like gaming, entertainment, and personal and mobile computing.
- Development of smaller, more-portable, and lower-cost analytical devices. Sophisticated analytical equipment is getting smaller and more portable, allowing people to rapidly detect unknown materials in more places.
- Creation of smaller and smarter mobile devices. JDSU provides laser systems that help shape silicon chips and small parts during the manufacturing of many new consumer electronics products coming to market today.
"JDSU's view of Tech Trends this year shows how technology is no longer separate from us, it is truly a part of who we are," said Jim Monroe, vice president of Corporate Marketing and Communications at JDSU. "At JDSU, we are proud to deliver many innovative and impactful technologies that help to improve the quality of how people work, communicate and play around the world."
JDSU Tech Trends 2013 Online Survey
Share your thoughts on what you think are the biggest technology trends this year by taking the JDSU Tech Trends survey by January 18, 2013 and become eligible to win a free iPad. See web site for more details.
About JDSU
JDSU (NASDAQ: JDSU; and TSX: JDU) innovates and collaborates with customers to build and operate the highest-performing and highest-value networks in the world. Our diverse technology portfolio also fights counterfeiting and enables high-powered commercial lasers for a range of applications. Learn more about JDSU at www.jdsu.com and follow us on JDSU Perspectives,Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.


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Apple® today announced that leading auto manufacturers are rolling out CarPlay, the smarter, safer and more fun way to use iPhone® in the car. CarPlay gives iPhone users an incredibly intuitive way to make calls, use Maps, listen to music and access messages with just a word or a touch. Users can easily control CarPlay from the car's native interface or just push-and-hold the voice control button on the steering wheel to activate Siri® without distraction. Vehicles from Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo will premiere CarPlay to their drivers this week, while additional auto manufacturers bringing CarPlay to their drivers down the road include BMW Group, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai Motor Company, Jaguar Land Rover, Kia Motors, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan Motor Company, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota Motor Corp.
"CarPlay has been designed from the ground up to provide drivers with an incredible experience using their iPhone in the car," said Greg Joswiak, Apple's vice president of iPhone and iOS Product Marketing. "iPhone users always want their content at their fingertips and CarPlay lets drivers use their iPhone in the car with minimized distraction. We have an amazing lineup of auto partners rolling out CarPlay, and we're thrilled it will make its debut this week in Geneva."
Apple has led consumer technology integration in the car for more than a decade. CarPlay brings your car and iPhone together for a thoughtful experience that lets drivers focus on driving, while also tapping into everything they want to do with their iPhone.
Once iPhone is connected to a vehicle with CarPlay integration, Siri helps you easily access your contacts, make calls, return missed calls or listen to voicemails. When incoming messages or notifications arrive, Siri provides an eyes-free experience by responding to requests through voice commands, by reading drivers' messages and letting them dictate responses or simply make a call.
CarPlay makes driving directions more intuitive by working with Maps to anticipate destinations based on recent trips via contacts, emails or texts, and provides routing instructions, traffic conditions and ETA. You can also simply ask Siri and receive spoken turn-by-turn directions, along with Maps, which will appear on your car's built-in display.
CarPlay gives drivers access to all of their music, podcasts, audiobooks and iTunes Radio℠ with easy navigation through listening choices from the car's built-in controls or simply by asking Siri to pull up what you'd like to hear. CarPlay also supports select third-party audio apps including Spotify and iHeartRadio, so you can listen to your favorite radio services or sports broadcast apps while driving.
Pricing & Availability
Apple CarPlay is available as an update to iOS 7 and works with Lightning-enabled iPhones, including iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c and iPhone 5. CarPlay will be available in select cars shipping in 2014.
Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices with iPad.
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GAME OF THRONES LCG 2ND EDITION: THE ROAD TO WINTERFELL FF GoT LCG
"I shall have to borrow the money. No doubt the Lannisters will be accommodating. We owe Lord Tywin some three million dragons at present, what matter another hundred thousand?"
–George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones
Ancient evil awakens in the lands beyond the Wall. The last Targaryens bind their future to the Dothraki lord, Khal Drogo. From the heights of the Eyrie in the east to the heart of Casterly Rock in the west, the Great Houses of Westeros plot to increase their own power. Now, you can continue to follow the events of A Game of Thrones in The Road to Winterfell, the second Chapter Pack in the Westeros cycle! Like the other packs in this cycle, The Road to Winterfell is filled with iconic characters and locations from the first book in A Song of Ice and Fire. Here, you'll meet iconic characters like Rakharo and Syrio Forel, and you'll find a Targaryen attachment so powerful, it's limited to one copy per deck! The Road to Winterfell also quickly expands the number of available plots with two new neutral plots and one plot loyal to House Lannister.
This is not a standalone product. Requires a copy of A Game of Thrones: The Card Game Second Edition Core Set to play.


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Just recently, I received these bottles of bed and linen sprays from Samyo Fragrances. The brand derives its name from 'samyo' - the Filipino term for 'aroma' or 'fragrance'.
Samyo Bed and Linen Sprays. |
At present, there are two variants available in the Xaplono line: Harmony, a light, floral scent made from lavender and chamomile essences; and Tranquility, an earthy, woody scent made from oils of sandalwood and vetiver.
Tranquility. |
Harmony. |
These bed and linen sprays come in transparent plastic bottles with a fine-mist atomizer spray and a snug-fit protective cap. To use, simply spritz 3 or 4 times onto pillows or bed sheets before naptime or bedtime.
Atomizer spray. |
Harmony + Tranquility. |
Thank you, Samyo Fragrances! :) |
As a treat to all of you, Samyo Fragrances will be giving away two (2) 100 mL bottles of these bed and linen sprays (one of each variant) to one lucky reader! And just now, the Sales and Marketing Manager of Samyo contacted me, saying that he's including a Starbucks gift certificate to the prize pack!
To join the giveaway, simply complete the tasks listed on the Rafflecopter below.
You have to complete all of the mandatory tasks for your entries to be valid. You can earn more entries should you choose to do the optional tasks. More completed tasks mean more entries. More entries, the better your shot at winning the prize.
Giveaway will run until April 1st, so try to earn as much entries as you can. Good luck! :)


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Dive computers help divers keep an eye on bottom time and calculate nitrogen saturation during dives. Many of them, like the Suunto above have a built in provision for downloading dive data post dive. [CIBDiving] figured out a way to enable this missing feature on one of Suunto's cheaper computers. The Gekko has the same pins as the more expensive units, but Suunto's download manager won't allow you to download the data. By using a simple software patch, [CIBDiving] tricked the software into pulling down the data.
You can buy a cable to pull down the data, or you can build your own serial or USB level shifting interface.


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Each month we bring you a preview of Fash Weekly's latest editorial, and this month is no exception. For Magazine's May 2012 Green issue, the cover shoot features clothing from Bungalow (aka one of my fave vintage shops in Toronto) and Cabaret, as well as Magnolia Silver Jewelry. I love the light and feminine feel of the photo above! I have a feeling I'm really going to like this month's editorial.
What do you think? Let me know in the comments.
Photographer: Mehreen Hussain
Fashion Stylist: Meagan Enciso and Ksenia Bulgakov
Shoot Stylist: Meagan Enciso
Model: Ola Chmiel
Hair/Make-Up Artist: Leelaas J. Latif


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HAL(Lead Free), the full name is Hot Air leveling with Lead Free. Compared with HASL, the main difference for HAL(Lead Free) is the element of material which do not contain Lead(Pb), so it's RoHS Compliant and it's much more popular and widely used in PCB manufacturing.
HAL(Lead Free) requires higher run temperatures for lead free solder and longer contact time, the production cost for HAL(Lead Free) is slightly higher than HASL(Tin/Lead).
The manufacturing process of HAL(Lead Free) is similar to HASL(Tin/Lead), the circuit boards will be submersed in molten solder(Lead Free). This solder will cover all the exposed copper surfaces. Upon retraction from the solder, high pressure hot air is blown over the surface through air knives, this levels the solder deposit and removes the excess solder from the surface of printed circuit boards.
The typical thickness of HAL(Lead Free) is 1-40um and the shelf life is 12 months.
The advantages of HAL(Lead Free) surface finish
● Good solderability / wettability
● RoHS Compliant
● Good reflow properties
● Large processing window is allowed
● Multiple thermal excursions
● Can be widely used
The disadvantages of HAL(Lead Free) surface finish
● Uneven surface
● Not suitable for PCBs with fine pitch
● Thermal shock
● Solder bridge
● Plugged or Reduced plated through holes
A-TECH have HAL(Lead Free) surface finish in house, It's basically the highest proportion of finish used for circuit boards without fine pitch or high density layout. We don't have any additional cost for HAL(Lead Free) surface finish.
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The Sword Structure
July 20, 2015
The sword consists of two parts: the blade and the hilt or handle. Both edges of the narrow-blade sword are sharp; the handle and sword body are always straight. The hand guard is always flat and perpendicular to the blade, rather than circular or oval.


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Like the facilitator, the online student possesses unique qualities. The online students of today consist primarily of working people who are trying to better their opportunities. This however is changing, as more and more young and older people become aware of the online model. The traditional school will never go away, but the virtual classroom is a significant player in today's educational community. Corporations are using the online model to train technical professionals while private and public universities redefine the world as their markets. The market for students is expanding rapidly. In general, the online student should possess the following qualities:
Be open minded about sharing life, work, and educational experiences as part of the learning process. Introverts as well as extroverts find that the online process requires them to utilize their experiences. This forum for communication eliminates the visual barriers that hinder some individuals in expressing themselves. In addition, the student is given time to reflect on the information before responding. The online environment should be open and friendly.
Written Communication
Be able to communicate through writing. In the Virtual Classroom, nearly all communication is written, so it is critical that students feel comfortable in expressing themselves in writing. Many students have limited writing abilities, which should be addressed before or as part of the online experience. This may require remedial efforts on the part of the student.
Support Yourself
Be self-motivated and self-disciplined. With the freedom and flexibility of the online environment comes responsibility. The online process takes a real commitment and discipline to keep up with the flow of the process.
Speak Up
Be willing to "speak up" if problems arise. Many of the non-verbal communication mechanisms that instructors use in determining whether students are having problems (confusion, frustration, boredom, absence, etc.) are not possible in the online paradigm. If a student is experiencing difficulty on any level (either with the technology or with the course content), they must communicate this immediately. Otherwise the instructor will never know what is wrong.
Commit Time
Be willing and able to commit to 4 to 15 hours per week per course. Online is not easier than the traditional educational process. In fact, many students will say it requires much more time and commitment.
Meet Requirements
Be able to meet the minimum requirements for the program. The requirements for online are no less than that of any other quality educational program. The successful student will view online as a convenient way to receive their education – not an easier way.
Accept Crucial Skills
Accept critical thinking and decision making as part of the learning process. The learning process requires the student to make decisions based on facts as well as experience. Assimilating information and executing the right decisions requires critical thought; case analysis does this very effectively.
Think Through Ideas
Be able to think ideas through before responding. Meaningful and quality input into the virtual classroom is an essential part of the learning process. Time is given in the process to allow for the careful consideration of responses. The testing and challenging of ideas is encouraged; you will not always be right, just be prepared to accept a challenge.
Embrace Online Learning
Embrace that high quality learning can take place without going to a traditional classroom. If the student feels that a traditional classroom is a prerequisite to learning, they may be more comfortable in the traditional classroom. Online is not for everybody. A student that wants to be on a traditional campus attending a traditional classroom is probably not going to be happy online. While the level of social interaction can be very high in the virtual classroom given that many barriers come down in the online format, it is not the same as living in a dorm on a campus. This should be made known. An online student is expected to:
- Participate in the virtual classroom 5-7 days a week
- Be able to work with others in completing projects
- Be able to use the technology properly
- Be able to meet the minimum standards as set forth by the institution
- Be able to complete assignments on time
- Enjoy communicating in writing
The online learning process is normally accelerated and requires commitment on the student's part. Staying up with the class and completing all work on time is vital. Once a student gets behind, it is almost impossible to catch up. Basically, the student needs to want to be there, and needs to want the experience. The instructor may have to contact students personally to offer assistance and remind the student of the need to keep up.
Just as many excellent instructors may not be effective online facilitators, not all students possess the necessary qualities to perform well online. In your online course, you may want to include reference links to resources and tips for your students to use to help them be more successful online learners. Clearly outline your expectations and the necessary characteristics of a successful online student so your students can understand if the online environment will be a productive learning environment for them. Provide a questionnaire for prospective students to fill out to assess whether they are good candidates for online learning.


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FDA begins GM salmon approval process
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GM salmon may go on sale in US after public consultation
Chris McGreal
The Guardian, 25 August 2010
*Food and Drug administration begins 60-day process to approve animal critics call a 'frankenfish'
US authorities today began the process to approve the first GM animal for human consumption.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a 60-day period of consultation and public meetings over whether to permit a GM strain of salmon to be eaten by humans, even though it has been called a "frankenfish" by critics. The approval process could take less than a year, and if it gets the green light the fish could be on the market in 18 months.
Environmentalists and scientists see the decision as marking a threshold. If it is approved it is likely to open the door to a large range of GM animals being raised for consumption. If not, scientists say that will have a negative effect on research, in part because there will be no money to be made from it.
Among the considerations by the FDA is whether, if the fish is approved for consumption, it must be labelled as genetically engineered.
The AquAdvantage salmon a modified North Atlantic salmon has been created by AquaBounty Technologies in Boston, Massachusetts, over 14 years at a cost of $50m. The company says the salmon grows at twice the speed of similar fish, cutting costs for farmers and greatly increasing production.
On its website the company says: "This advancement provides a compelling economic benefit to farmers (reduced growing cycle) as well as enhancing the economic viability of inland operations, thereby diminishing the need for ocean pens." The fish are also sterile, which the company says would prevent interbreeding with wild salmon.
The genetic modification involves taking a growth hormone gene from a chinook salmon and joining it with a control DNA sequence (called a promoter) from an ocean pout an eel-like creature from a different family of marine organisms. The growth hormone gene is almost identical to the equivalent gene in the North Atlantic salmon the sequence differs by just 1% but it operates differently because of the new control sequence. Unlike in North Atlantic salmon, which produced growth hormone only in the summer, ocean pout control sequence directs the gene to produce hormone all year round.
The genetic mash-up is then injected into the eggs of North Atlantic salmon. Here, it is taken up by the fish's genome and ultimately the DNA is present in cells throughout the body of the fish. The company uses a different genetic trick to make the fish it proposes to sell to customers sterile to prevent them interbreeding.
The explanation of the genetic modification on the company's publicity literature, aimed at reassuring the public, makes no mention of the ocean pout gene. "The chinook growth hormone is the same as the Atlantic salmon growth hormone; it is simply regulated differently. Their ability to grow faster does not change the biological make-up of the fish," the company says.
That appears to contradict the explanation of the technology from AquaBounty's chief scientific officer, Dr John Buchanan, who said the fish do incorporate DNA from the ocean pout. But he said there was no intention to mislead. "I don't think it is intentionally hidden. It has been disclosed many times and published in papers," he said, adding that the description on the website had been simplified to make it less confusing.
Because it is new ground for the FDA there are no regulations about genetically engineered animals and so it is being evaluated as if it were an animal treated with drugs.
The FDA has established an advisory committee of veterinarians to consider the evidence and public views. A public meeting will be held next month.
Among the opponents is the International Salmon Farmers Association which is concerned about the reaction of consumers and that it will undermine the popularity of salmon, which commands high prices in the US.
However, the National Fisheries Institute, a trade association of American seafood producers, backs "the use of biotechnology in the production of genetically-engineered fish" provided it has FDA approval.
If the FDA approves the fish for human consumption, AquaBounty says they will be raised in inland waters to ensure the modified salmon do not enter the oceans.


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...And With Your Recognitio
In a clear show of support for the ongoing English re-translation of the Missale Romanum, the Holy See has granted its recognitio (confirmation) to the first and most significant section of the re-rendered Mass texts, which had been approved by each of the nine Anglophone episcopal conferences in late 2006.
Announced earlier today by the USCCB -- the only conference to seek stand-alone recognitio for the Order of Mass I (OM1), as opposed to waiting for the entire 12-part package -- the timing is no accident, coming less than three weeks after the Missale project's second major chunk, the Proper of Seasons, was rejected on a mail ballot following a contentious debate among the American bishops at their Spring plenary in Orlando.
With a Proper vote still awaiting several other conferences, some possibly eager to echo the message sent by the Stateside prelates, today's development can also be seen as a warning shot for the rest to fall in line. Now back in its consultative phase on these shores, the Proper comes up for a repeat debate and vote by the US bench at its November meeting in Baltimore.
Comprising the standard set of prayers used at each Eucharist (Gloria, Creed, Eucharistic Prayers, dialogues, etc.), the USCCB approved OM1 at its Spring 2006 meeting in Los Angeles, but only after a number of amendments were accepted to secure the assent of skeptical pockets among the bishops. As similar amendments were submitted to Rome by each conference, and considering the Holy See's firm intent that, in a change from current practice, the new translations be precisely the same across the English-speaking world, the "guts" of what's actually been approved -- i.e. the dews and consubstantials of things... not to mention the precious chalices -- remain to be seen.
The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments is free to reject proffered amendments on its own authority, and under the provisions of Liturgiam authenticam -- the 2001 instruction that inspired the current process -- the Holy See retains the "nuclear option" of imposing by fiat whatever translation it sees fit. What is clear, though, is that CDW has green-lighted one of the coming changes' most controversial elements: the reworkings of the people's reponses at Mass.
With eleven more Missale votes facing the bishops and a large-scale catechetical campaign already well in the planning, an "optimist[ic]" Bishop Arthur Serratelli of Paterson, chair of the USCCB's Committee on Divine Worship, told CNS earlier today that he was "hoping" to see the new texts implemented within "two years."
According to the US conference's current projections, the body's final vote on the entire package is expected to reach the floor at its November meeting in 2010. Pending the pace of recognitio for the full Missal, among other variables, rollout's most-often eyed for Advent 2011.
Full USCCB statement:
WASHINGTON— The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has received approval (recognitio) from the Holy See's Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments for the new English-language translation of the Order of Mass (Ordo Missae).
This is the first section of the translation of the third edition of the Roman Missal. It includes most of the texts used in every celebration of the Mass, including the responses that will be said by the people.
In its letter, the Congregation pointed out that while the texts are binding, the approval "does not intend that these texts are to be put into use immediately."
Cardinal Francis Arinze, Prefect of the Congregation, explained the reasons for providing the text at this time. The purpose is to provide "time for the pastoral preparation of priests, deacons and for appropriate catechesis of the lay faithful. It will likewise facilitate the devising of musical settings for parts of the Mass."
The text is covered by copyright law and the Statutes of the International Commission on English in the Liturgy.
The more significant changes of the people's parts are:At this time, no date is available as to when the entire translation of the Roman Missal will be released.
- et cum spiritu tuo is rendered as "And with your spirit"
- In the Confiteor, the text "through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault" has been added
- The Gloria has been translated differently and the structure is different from the present text
- In the Preface dialogue the translation of "Dignum et justum est" is "It is right and just"
- The first line of the Sanctus now reads "Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts"
- The response of the people at the Ecce Agnus Dei is "Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed."


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It was my brother's birthday on the 20th so I wanted to send him a present. I know he likes board games and he and his wife playTicket to Ride occasionally. I heard about another game called Power Grid that a lot of people were recommending on SlickDeals when Amazon had Ticket to Ride on sale so I kept that in the back of my mind for bro's birthday and ordered it when the time came around.
Funny thing, though... even though I put a gift note on the order, when Mike got the box it didn't say anywhere who it was from. My sister in law said "Well, think of who would be likely to send you that and give them a call." So Mike called me and in fact he guessed right on the first time.
It can be hard to find the perfect all kinds of friend gifts. RedEnvelope has some really cute "friend gifts." I thought the coolest and most Sci Fi style one was the Name a Star gift box. Too cool.


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LAS TEJERÍAS, Venezuela — Rescue workers using drones and trained dogs searched for survivors Monday following a massive landslide in central Venezuela, as the death toll rose to 34 and residents described harrowing tales of escape from the water and mud.
Jose Medina recalled how the water streaming into his home in the town of Las Tejerías on Saturday night had reached waist level. He and his family were trapped, he realized.
So the 63-year-old turned his refrigerator sideways, opened its door and used it as a boat for his granddaughter. Meanwhile he held on to the fridge with his wife, and pinned it to a table so that the strong currents of water would not push them downstream.
Medina described their survival as a "miracle."
"I'm happy that we're alive but I'm also sad," said the retired construction worker who lost his home and all of his belongings.
His plight began when torrential rains caused by Hurricane Julia unleashed mudslides and floods that destroyed several mountainside neighborhoods in Las Tejerias.
On Monday, Venezuelan officials said at least 34 people died in the flooding and 60 are missing following the worst natural disaster to hit the cash-strapped South American country in recent years.
In Las Tejerias, a city of 50,000 people located along Venezuela's main industrial corridor, crews were using heavy machinery to clear debris from neighborhoods whose streets were still blocked with mud. Meanwhile rescue workers used drones and dogs to find people buried under the debris.
"We are still hoping to find people that can be saved" said Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as she toured one of the neighborhoods affected by the mudslides.
For those who survived, the country's dire economic situation will make recovery more challenging.
Medina said his pension – which is pegged to Venezuela's monthly minimum wage – is worth just $17 a month. Now he will depend on government assistance to survive, but added that he considers himself lucky that he did not lose relatives in the mudslide.
Venezuelan authorities said 317 homes in Las Tejerias were wiped out by the mudslide and another 750 homes sustained damage.
Residents said they only had minutes to leave their homes late Saturday, as the avalanche of mud, rocks and tree logs swept over several hillside neighborhoods in the city.
Some people were praying at an evangelical church when the mudslide occurred, while others were at a children's party residents said. Several children are among the missing.
Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro on Sunday declared three days of mourning for the victims and sent rescue workers to Las Tejerias, which lies along a highway that connects Caracas to the industrial city of Valencia. Maduro said that 11 states in the country sustained damage from floods over the weekend.
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A friend of mine just returned from a conference in New York organised by Schrodinger, and I have to say that Schrodinger really seems to be poised to be the one-stop shop for all things computational.
They already have some great programs in their Maestro suite, including Glide for docking, which you find folks in industry using more and more these days. In their next revisions, they are going to introduce a program named PrimeX for doing crystallography, which will perform analysis similar to CNS, which will be groovy if it brings such analysis to the desktop. They are also going to introduce electron-density fitting for loop refinement in proteins. Right now, loop refinement of, say a 10 residue loop takes forever. But with PrimeX and friends, one can have constraints effected by electron density to restrict conformational searching, thus greatly speeding up the process.
Other products include the very impressive new Glide XP docking protocol. I have been glued to their site ever since they published their admirable paper in 2006. I have already written about the capabilities of GlideXP. This is really the best of computational chemistry applied to docking, where you find chemists trying to include as many experimental parameters as they can in a program. Schrodinger is definitely one company whose chemists have a firm and steady hand on experimental variables.
A very important development is going to be the interfacing of William Jorgensen's MCPRO, a program for doing free energy perturbation (FEP) calculations. FEP calculations are as close as you can come to accurately reproducing experimental binding free energies, one of the holy grails of computational methodology. While GlideXP astoundingly claims to also be able to do that, it would be super to have a GUI and easy operability for a good FEP program at your fingertips. Admittedly, FEP works only for ligand which differ little in their structure (eg. Me vs H). But that's also the phenomenon which we understand the least, how "similar" ligands can have great differences in binding affinity, something which FEP should help us understand.
Other improvements will include better parameters in standard docking, and a new force field, OPLS 2008, which will be "better than MMFF". Considering that the force behind this field is Tom Halgren, the same guy who meticulously crafted MMFF, I would be looking forward to it. There is also talk of a new MD program comparable to Gromacs, AMBER etc. which can do millisecond MD efficiently. That would probably complete the list of capabilities in one program that almost any computational chemist could want.
What I like best about Schrodinger is that it has people at its helm who are among the best that computational chemistry has to offer, most importantly Richard Friesner and Tom Halgren. Looking at their papers, it's clear that like ideal computational chemists, they thoroughly understand experimental data, and clearly know what the limitations of their programs are.
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Dean Fearing strides across the dining room from his kitchen inside The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Dallas, delivering an appetizer of Texas Carpaccio to a couple enjoying a lavish dinner. The famous chef, cutting a contemporary profile in his crisp, white chef jacket, blue jeans, and cowboy boots, introduces himself with a grin and handshake.
The two nod as one of the most decorated figures in the American culinary world tells them about the paper-thin slices of Texas-raised beef they've ordered, which are paired with Gulf prawns and drizzled in Texas olive oil. Ever-involved with the de-
tails of his busy, open kitchen, Fearing takes obvious joy in meeting the people who want to eat his food.
After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, the Kentucky native arrived in Dallas in 1979 to work as the poissonnier (fish cook) at the Fairmont Hotel's prestigious Pyramid Room. He quickly moved over to the Mansion on Turtle Creek, where he was soon promoted to executive sous chef—just as chefs were beginning to transition away from formal continental preparations and incorporate fresh, modern ideas. He spent a few years in North Dallas at a place called Agnew's and a little while at the Anatole Hotel's Verandah Club, where the clientele included real-estate developer Trammell Crow, who invited the chef to cook dinners at the Crow home for such guests as George H.W. Bush, Henry Kissinger, and Margaret Thatcher.
"I was having the time of my life!" Fearing recalls. "I was making food that people liked, in an exciting, growing city, and meeting all of these people. It was fantastic."
Fearing's friendship with the Crow family grew to the extent that he took the Dallasites to his parents' house for the Kentucky Derby in 1985. Later that afternoon at Churchill Downs, the young chef told his famous patron that he was leaving the Anatole to accept a new challenge as executive chef at the Mansion on Turtle Creek.
Fearing's bold idea was to bring new life to the menu at the Mansion by focusing on ingredients native to Mexico and New Mexico. Along with fellow chefs Stephan Pyles of Dallas, Robert Del Grande of Houston, and others who were exploring the centuries-old culinary cultures of the Southwest, Fearing applied classical cooking techniques to such components as fresh and dried chilies, tortillas and corn, black beans, cumin, cilantro, and epazote, thus creating the modern genre known as Southwestern cuisine. The food world took notice: The New York Times' Craig Claiborne came to experience it firsthand, Wolfgang Puck gave it his stamp of approval, and in 1987 Fearing was included in the James Beard Foundation's "Who's Who" list.
Fearing's tortilla soup and lobster taco helped put Dallas on the national dining map, and the two dishes remain wildly popular on the menu at the Mansion. However, after about 20 years here, Fearing took his leave, and in 2007 opened his self-named restaurant, Fearing's, at Dallas' Ritz-Carlton hotel. Within a few months of opening, Esquire magazine deemed Fearing's to be the best new restaurant in the nation.
Today, with support from Chef de Cuisine Eric Dreyer, Fearing creates dishes that are true to his legacy but that also explore the world beyond the American Southwest.
During the tasting adventure my husband and I enjoy this particular Saturday evening (usually seven courses for $100 per person), we revel first in appetizers: smoky fried oysters lavished with Sonny Bryan's barbecue sauce ($22) and Wagyu beef Carpaccio and Gulf prawns ($26). Next comes a course of black cod paired with scallops from Nantucket, graced with bits of pork belly and wild mushrooms. We return to the Lone Star State via a South Texas antelope chop, glazed in apple cider and served with an enchilada incorporating tender rabbit shreds with green chilies.
To keep things interesting, Fearing stays on the watch for new food ideas, changes much of the menu every few weeks, and even offers a full vegetarian menu (which he can make vegan, as well). Dining out with his two teenage boys means he eats a lot of the family's favorite food—namely, barbecue—but recent travels in India sparked a new interest in the world's curry dishes.
Time will tell if we'll see influences from Kashmir or Goa on the menu at Fearing's. But one thing is clear: Whatever he brings from the kitchen will be delivered with enthusiasm—and a smile as big as Texas.


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Tension-Type Headaches – Management Strategies
Headaches (HA) can significantly alter a person's quality of life. Moreover, they can interfere and sometimes even prevent an individual from performing important activities such as going to work, attending school, or participating in group activities such as sports, music programs, holiday gatherings, and more. The focus of this month's Health Update is on Tension-Type Headaches (TTH), a common "primary headache" with tremendous socioeconomic impact.
Compared with migraine headaches, tension-type headaches are actually more common and can be equally as disabling. A recent study reviewing popular treatment approaches for TTH reported that establishing an accurate diagnosis is important prior to beginning treatment and finding "…non-drug management is crucial." Recommendations regarding treatment also include becoming educated about TTH, obtaining reassurance, and identifying trigger factors that can precipitate a TTH. Psychological treatments with scientifically-proven benefit include relaxation training, EMG biofeedback, and "cognitive-behavioral therapy" (CBT). physical therapy, chiropractic, and acupuncture are widely used, but further research supporting these approaches is needed. The researchers state "simple analgesics" are the primary drug choice for TTH, but they strongly oppose the use of combination analgesics, triptans, muscle relaxants, and opioids, "….and it is crucial to avoid frequent and excessive use of simple analgesics to prevent the development of medication-overuse headache." They state that the tricyclic antidepressant amitriptyline is "drug of first choice" when treating chronic TTH, but they point out side effects can be significant, thus hampering their use. The researchers conclude that the treatment of frequent TTH is often difficult, and multidisciplinary approaches can be helpful. THIS IS WHERE CHIROPRACTIC FITS IN! These researchers state that non-drug approaches as well as medications "…with higher efficacy and fewer side effects [are] urgently needed." They advise that future studies need to focus on optimizing treatment programs to best suit the individual patient utilizing psychological, physical, and pharmacological-treatment approaches.
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Giant Galaxies Die from the Inside Out
VLT and Hubble observations show that star formation shuts down in the centres of elliptical galaxies first
16 April 2015
Astronomers have shown for the first time how star formation in "dead" galaxies sputtered out billions of years ago. ESO's Very Large Telescope and the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have revealed that three billion years after the Big Bang, these galaxies still made stars on their outskirts, but no longer in their interiors. The quenching of star formation seems to have started in the cores of the galaxies and then spread to the outer parts. The results will be published in the 17 April 2015 issue of the journal Science.
A major astrophysical mystery has centred on how massive, quiescent elliptical galaxies, common in the modern Universe, quenched their once furious rates of star formation. Such colossal galaxies, often also called spheroids because of their shape, typically pack in stars ten times as densely in the central regions as in our home galaxy, the Milky Way, and have about ten times its mass.
Astronomers refer to these big galaxies as red and dead as they exhibit an ample abundance of ancient red stars, but lack young blue stars and show no evidence of new star formation. The estimated ages of the red stars suggest that their host galaxies ceased to make new stars about ten billion years ago. This shutdown began right at the peak of star formation in the Universe, when many galaxies were still giving birth to stars at a pace about twenty times faster than nowadays.
"Massive dead spheroids contain about half of all the stars that the Universe has produced during its entire life," said Sandro Tacchella of ETH Zurich in Switzerland, lead author of the article. "We cannot claim to understand how the Universe evolved and became as we see it today unless we understand how these galaxies come to be."
Tacchella and colleagues observed a total of 22 galaxies, spanning a range of masses, from an era about three billion years after the Big Bang [1]. The SINFONI instrument on ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT) collected light from this sample of galaxies, showing precisely where they were churning out new stars. SINFONI could make these detailed measurements of distant galaxies thanks to its adaptive optics system, which largely cancels out the blurring effects of Earth's atmosphere.
The researchers also trained the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope on the same set of galaxies, taking advantage of the telescope's location in space above our planet's distorting atmosphere. Hubble's WFC3 camera snapped images in the near-infrared, revealing the spatial distribution of older stars within the actively star-forming galaxies.
"What is amazing is that SINFONI's adaptive optics system can largely beat down atmospheric effects and gather information on where the new stars are being born, and do so with precisely the same accuracy as Hubble allows for the stellar mass distributions," commented Marcella Carollo, also of ETH Zurich and co-author of the study.
According to the new data, the most massive galaxies in the sample kept up a steady production of new stars in their peripheries. In their bulging, densely packed centres, however, star formation had already stopped.
"The newly demonstrated inside-out nature of star formation shutdown in massive galaxies should shed light on the underlying mechanisms involved, which astronomers have long debated," says Alvio Renzini, Padova Observatory, of the Italian National Institute of Astrophysics.
A leading theory is that star-making materials are scattered by torrents of energy released by a galaxy's central supermassive black hole as it sloppily devours matter. Another idea is that fresh gas stops flowing into a galaxy, starving it of fuel for new stars and transforming it into a red and dead spheroid.
"There are many different theoretical suggestions for the physical mechanisms that led to the death of the massive spheroids," said co-author Natascha Förster Schreiber, at the Max-Planck-Institut für extraterrestrische Physik in Garching, Germany. "Discovering that the quenching of star formation started from the centres and marched its way outwards is a very important step towards understanding how the Universe came to look like it does now."
[1] The Universe's age is about 13.8 billion years, so the galaxies studied by Tacchella and colleagues are generally seen as they were more than 10 billion years ago.
More information
This research was presented in a paper entitled "Evidence for mature bulges and an inside-out quenching phase 3 billion years after the Big Bang" by S. Tacchella et al., to appear in the journal Science on 17 April 2015.
The team is composed of Sandro Tacchella (ETH Zurich, Switzerland), Marcella Carollo (ETH Zurich), Alvio Renzini (Italian National Institute of Astrophysics, Padua, Italy), Natascha Förster Schreiber (Max-Planck-Institut für Extraterrestrische Physik, Garching, Germany), Philipp Lang (Max-Planck-Institut für Extraterrestrische Physik), Stijn Wuyts (Max-Planck-Institut für Extraterrestrische Physik), Giovanni Cresci (Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica), Avishai Dekel (The Hebrew University, Israel), Reinhard Genzel (Max-Planck-Institut für extraterrestrische Physik and University of California, Berkeley, California, USA), Simon Lilly (ETH Zurich), Chiara Mancini (Italian National Institute of Astrophysics), Sarah Newman (University of California, Berkeley, California, USA), Masato Onodera (ETH Zurich), Alice Shapley (University of California, Los Angeles, USA), Linda Tacconi (Max-Planck-Institut für Extraterrestrische Physik, Garching, Germany), Joanna Woo (ETH Zurich) and Giovanni Zamorani (Italian National Institute of Astrophysics, Bologna, Italy).
ESO is the foremost intergovernmental astronomy organisation in Europe and the world's most productive ground-based astronomical observatory by far. It is supported by 16 countries: Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Czechia, Denmark, France, Finland, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, along with the host state of Chile. ESO carries out an ambitious programme focused on the design, construction and operation of powerful ground-based observing facilities enabling astronomers to make important scientific discoveries. ESO also plays a leading role in promoting and organising cooperation in astronomical research. ESO operates three unique world-class observing sites in Chile: La Silla, Paranal and Chajnantor. At Paranal, ESO operates the Very Large Telescope, the world's most advanced visible-light astronomical observatory and two survey telescopes. VISTA works in the infrared and is the world's largest survey telescope and the VLT Survey Telescope is the largest telescope designed to exclusively survey the skies in visible light. ESO is a major partner in ALMA, the largest astronomical project in existence. And on Cerro Armazones, close to Paranal, ESO is building the 39-metre European Extremely Large Telescope, the E-ELT, which will become "the world's biggest eye on the sky".
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Deer-Root (Iva axillaris)
Deer-Root Species Description
This species is native to North America north of Mexico.
Allergenicity: Deer-Root (Iva axillaris) is a severe allergen.
Pollination: Occurs in following seasons depending on latitude and elevation: Spring to Fall.
Angiosperm - Flowering Dicot: Plants in this group have two embryonic leaves (dicotyledons). Examples of dicotyledons are beans, buttercups, oaks, sunflowers, etc.
Shrub: A woody plant smaller than a tree, and usually with several stems from the same root.
Forb: A broad-leaved herb other than a grass, especially one growing in a field, prairie, or meadow.
Weed: Any plant growing in cultivated ground to the injury of the crop or desired vegetation, or to the disfigurement of the place; an unsightly, useless, or injurious plant.
Perennial: Living for many years.
State Noxious Weed: unpleasant and possibly also harmful.
Wetland Plant: Plants growing in aquatic or wetland habitats. These include all known floating, submerged, and emergent taxa, plus those that are found in permanently or seasonally wet habitats.
Herbaceous Stem: Not woody, lacking lignified tissues.
Deer-Root Species Usage
Honey/Bee Pollen: A plant used as a source of food for Honey Bees, and may be a flavor of honey such as clover or alfalfa.
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With few details about Gina Haspel's undercover career, debate over President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the CIA descended into verbal spatting between those who praise her experience and others who want her disqualified because of her role in the spy agency's harsh interrogation of terror subjects after 9/11.
Haspel faces a contentious hearing in the Senate intelligence committee next week ahead of what the White House admits will be a close confirmation vote in the full Senate.
Hoping to sway senators his way, Trump tweeted on Wednesday: "Gina Haspel has displayed dedication and leadership throughout her more than three decades of service with the CIA and is the right person to lead the Agency."
That was a few hours after her critics held a conference call in which Chris Anders of the American Civil Liberties Union lamented: "If confirmed, Gina Haspel would be the first and only person confirmed by the Senate — we believe in its entire history — with a known operational role in using torture."
Also on that call was Dan Jones, the lead author of the Senate's report about how the CIA captured and sent terror subjects overseas to black sites where they were harshly interrogated.
"The findings and conclusions of the Senate were that the program was deeply mismanaged, that the CIA had provided misinformation to the president, Department of Justice, Congress and the American people," Jones said.
"Haspel would have been aware of the deficiencies in the program," he said, given her positions with the CIA's counterterrorism center, or CTC, and field operations from 2001 to 2008.
U.S. & World
Jones wouldn't say how many times Haspel's name was mentioned in the 7,000-page Senate report that remains classified except for a 500-page executive summary. But he noted that Democratic Sens. Dianne Feinstein of California, Martin Heinrich of New Mexico and Ron Wyden of Oregon, who have had access to the entire report, have said that the more they read the classified version, the more disturbed they are by the actions Haspel has taken during her career.
Haspel, 61, the agency's acting director, joined the CIA in 1985. In a statement, the White House said she has shown an "unparalleled commitment to the mission of the CIA and the rule of law" and has counterterrorism and management experience and strong working relations with administration officials.
To be confirmed she will need at least 50 of the Senate's 100 senators to give her the nod since Vice President Mike Pence can break a tie.
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., is battling brain cancer and might not make the vote, and even if he does, it's unclear if he'd back Haspel. McCain was instrumental in getting Congress to prohibit harsh interrogation techniques like those used on terror suspects after 9/11 and has said that any CIA nominee must pledge to uphold the ban.
With McCain's absence, Republicans have a 50-49 margin in the Senate. Marc Short, the White House legislative affairs director, said he hoped there will be enough Democrats who prioritize Haspel's qualifications, but that he still expects "it will be a close vote."
Haspel has received robust backing from former intelligence, diplomatic, military and national security officials. They recently wrote a letter, saying Haspel is a "proven leader" who can "make tough calls in times of crisis." Among those signing the letter were six former CIA directors — Porter Goss, John Brennan, Leon Panetta, George Tenet, William Webster and Mike Hayden — and three former national intelligence directors — James Clapper, Mike McConnell and John Negroponte.
However, many human rights advocates and groups are urging a "no" vote for Haspel.
Faiz Shakir, the ACLU's national political director, claims that Haspel's nomination is "clearly on the rocks" and that she would fail if the Senate held her confirmation vote today. To drive dissent, the ACLU on Wednesday released a $50,000 digital ad buy targeting Californians and urging Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., to vote against her. Shakir said other senators might be targeted before the Senate votes.
Anders, deputy director of the ACLU's legislative office in Washington, said that while the administration has shared tidbits about how Haspel likes country singer Johnny Cash and once met the Roman Catholic nun and missionary Mother Teresa, it has only declassified one document about her career.
Last month, the CIA released a memo showing Haspel was cleared of wrongdoing in the destruction of videotapes showing terror suspects being waterboarded after 9/11. It unclear if the agency will declassify any additional information.
The eight-page memo written in 2011 summarizes a disciplinary review conducted by then-CIA deputy director Mike Morell. He said that while Haspel was one of the two officers "directly involved in the decision to destroy the tapes," he "found no fault" with what she did.
Haspel drafted a cable ordering the destruction of the tapes, but Haspel's boss, Jose Rodriguez, who at the time was chief of the CIA's clandestine service, actually dispatched the order to have 92 videotapes shredded in 2005.
"No senator should agree to even vote on the Haspel nomination until or unless CIA truly opens its books to the American people about her role in the use of torture," Anders said.


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April 04, 2003
Things about college admissions I had not known:
1. A student who scores 1600 on the SAT--two 800s--is referred to as "dialling toll-free."
2. Harvard rejects 25% of its applicants who dial toll-free.
3. At Wesleyan, for the academic year 1999-2000, among the former occupations of the admissions committee were "food-stamp interviewer, resident administrator in a psychiatric halfway house, high-school English teacher, and management trainee at Sears." This illustrates how, says Louis Menand writing in the New Yorker, "Admissions officers . . . tend to be highly interested in, and experienced judges of, character." [Seriously, that's what he wrote.]
Read more here. (Bonus information: Wesleyan has a "Zonker Harris Day," "a day devoted to the celebration of pot smoking.")


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Banana Split Cake Cups
As I poured through her treasure trove of cookbooks, I landed on a recipe for coffee cake and was hooked. I thought, surely I would appear very grown up, baking something that you eat with COFFEE. This nectar of the "Grown Ups" was...
...Let me interrupt my story for a minute. As I sit here trying to write this post, my son is...how does a loving mother put this...MURDERING the keys to my piano. Now he is asking me, "Don't you love it?"
O.K, back to the story:)
This nectar of the Grown Ups, was exclusively reserved for those that had reached the "acceptable age." This age was an ongoing mystery to me, as each year that I asked if I was old enough, I was denied. Well surely, I thought, if I was old enough to bake a treat that was served WITH coffee, then I could drink it too. My reasoning proved to be wrong though.
As my parents enjoyed each crumb of the coffee cake (at least they appeared to - it could have been a "Mommy don't you love it?" situation), I was met with the familiar, "Not 'til your older."
It's memories like these, that come surfacing when I bake recipes from my childhood. Recipes like this Banana Split Cake. My mom used to make this regularly when we had company, as it was easy to throw together, and you could feed a large number of people with it. I don't know why it is called Banana Split Cake, because there isn't actually any cake in it, but it is still delicious. This is normally made in a 9x13 baking dish, but I decided to make individual sized portions, and served them in these cute half pint canning jars I found. Individual sized desserts are healthier anyway...aren't they?
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 stick butter, melted
3 cups powdered sugar
8-oz package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
3-4 bananas, sliced
1 quart strawberries, sliced
1 (20-oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
9-oz jar maraschino cherries, drained and halved
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Combine the melted butter and graham crackers crumbs. Press into the bottom of your baking dish. Bake at 350F for 10 minutes, then place in the freezer to chill and set for about 10 minutes. Beat the cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar until creamy.
Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled graham cracker crust. Add a layer of sliced bananas over the cream cheese mixture. Drain the pineapple and spread evenly over the bananas. Sprinkle 1/2 a cup of nuts over the pineapple, then add a layer of sliced strawberries.
In a cold bowl, with cold beaters, whip the cream on high until soft peaks form, about 5 minutes. Sweeten your whipped cream to taste. Spread the whipped cream over everything. Garnish with more nuts and the cherry halves. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. Enjoy!
Notes: If you want to make this dessert in cups as I did, follow the same directions, but divide each of the layers between your cups. When baking the crust, place the jars on a baking sheet and bake as normal.
Have a great weekend!
72 comments:
- Susi's Kochen und Backen said...
Oh my goodness, I think I've died and gone to heaven. Amber, these cake cups look incredible! I love every little detail about them. I'm already planning on making them next weekend for a party we are invited to. I'm pretty sure they will be a HUGE hit. Very creative :o)
- March 4, 2011 at 4:45 PM
- Lauren at Keep It Sweet said...
Great story about the coffee cake! It is funny what stands out in our memories sometimes. For some reason I don't remember the first thing I baked by myself, but I do have distinct memories of baking slice and bake chocolate chip cookies in the toaster oven with my best friend:-)
- March 4, 2011 at 6:03 PM
- Lindsey @ Gingerbread Bagels said...
I am seriously in love with these banana split cake cups! These are so adorable and an incredibly creative idea. LOVE love love it! :)
- March 4, 2011 at 6:35 PM
- Sandra said...
This is amazing Amber! What a presentation, and photos, and the recipe itself it's just fantastic!
Love the story too! - March 4, 2011 at 7:01 PM
- scrambledhenfruit said...
I love individual desserts like these! They look so fresh and delicious! :)
- March 4, 2011 at 10:26 PM
- Belinda @zomppa said...
That's super cute. Isn't it wonderful to remember those little moments? These are simply delightful!
- March 4, 2011 at 11:31 PM
- Kathy - Panini Happy said...
I feel like a remember a dessert like this from childhood too. Love the presentation in the jars!
- March 4, 2011 at 11:47 PM
- All That's Left Are The Crumbs said...
Just beautiful. I love how you made individual servings in canning jars - perfect for seeing those delicious layers.
- March 5, 2011 at 12:21 AM
- egbkid said...
These look great, i love how they look layered in the mason jars!
- March 5, 2011 at 6:55 AM
- Elyse @The Cultural Dish said...
This is such a great idea! I love it! These would make such a cute dessert at the dinner table. Thanks for sharing!
- March 5, 2011 at 7:06 AM
- Becky said...
I made this dessert years ago, but in the 9X13 pan. I love the cake cups, and they're gorgeous. I want one now, so I'll have to make these.
- March 5, 2011 at 7:58 AM
- Unknown said...
How have I never heard of this dessert? I love it. I even think I have everything I need to make it. Thanks for sharing (I love the jar idea too).
- March 5, 2011 at 8:13 AM
- Jun said...
Yes, Yes! This is very very cute! From now on, I won't have regular banana split. I want this!
- March 5, 2011 at 8:43 AM
- Kate @ Diethood.com said...
Love your stories! My mom used to pour hot cocoa for me and allow me to sit with her and have our "coffee talk" every morning. :-)
Those cake cups sound amazing! If that came in a cake pan, I would be in a lot of trouble with my hips... good thing they can be served individually. - March 5, 2011 at 9:18 AM
- Lacey (schoolhousefarm) said...
these look and sound delicious! adding to my list of things to try...
- March 5, 2011 at 11:15 AM
- Ang said...
The whole mason jar thing is just adorable. I love it! I could sit and eat this whole darn thing!
- March 5, 2011 at 11:18 AM
I just love the idea of using a small jar for desserts...thanks for the inspiration! Looks good!
- March 5, 2011 at 12:35 PM
- Sunitha said...
Awesome dessert. I remember making a bread pudding as we call it growing up which involved crackers, sugar and butter cream. Your dessert look much fancier. Individual jars of dessert are a great idea.
- March 5, 2011 at 1:06 PM
- Jeannie said...
Gorgeous photos! Can tell they taste delicious!
- March 6, 2011 at 1:06 AM
- something good said...
I love the way you served it; and great looking glasses (or jars? :) )
- March 6, 2011 at 2:32 AM
- Brandie said...
Yay - this made it into the Top 9! So well deserved!!
I think the back story is just as beautiful as the picture. I absolutely LOVE to hear stories and recipes from people's childhoods. It just gives me the warm fuzzies. And I love that this is a recipe your Mom made. It just makes it so much more special!
I am printing this one out now. I have to make it. And I thought it was a special touch to put it in the canning jars - perfect! - March 6, 2011 at 7:16 AM
- Peggy said...
I definitely love the individual portions in the mason jars! What a cute dessert!
- March 6, 2011 at 7:37 AM
- Chef Dennis Littley said...
I have had different types of banana split cake, but your version is the best I have ever seen! What a great combination of flavors, the cream cheese layer sounds so good and all those wonderful toppings..
I was in my mid twenties before I would even touch coffee...now I love it. these days you can see 10 years olds drinking lattes in starbucks, times have certainly changed!
Congrats on your #1 on the top 9 today! - March 6, 2011 at 8:40 AM
- Our Eyes Eat First said...
This is just utter amazing. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful recipe!!
- March 6, 2011 at 10:10 AM
- angela raylene said...
Oh my goodness! These look amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing :)
- March 6, 2011 at 1:31 PM
- Hester aka The Chef Doc said...
I've never had banana split cake. But I am going to make this very very soon! Finally, another fun use for my Mason jars :-)
- March 6, 2011 at 2:42 PM
- Adele Forbes said...
Ii love it love it love it! Wish there was a share button....but think you for sharing it with me..
- March 6, 2011 at 4:23 PM
- Friday Delights said...
OMG..i want to eat the picture, YUM!!!
- March 6, 2011 at 4:57 PM
- Cheryl and Adam @ pictureperfectmeals.com said...
I've been dining like a queen in my mind all afternoon as I've looked at so many delicious recipes and now I've found desert! I think it's time to move to the real world as I have the ingredients in the pantry. It's going to be a sweet, sweet evening thanks to you!
- March 6, 2011 at 5:39 PM
- Hilary said...
Those are just too cute for words....and they look delicious too!
- March 6, 2011 at 7:34 PM
- BakingWithoutABox said...
Oh wow. You had me at the cutie pie jars. And then the pineapple. All sorts of goodness in one dish. Totally deserving of top of Top 9!
- March 6, 2011 at 8:31 PM
- Mary @Delightful Bitefuls said...
Love love love love 'em!
Mary xo
Delightful Bitefuls - March 7, 2011 at 1:08 AM
- Jill Colonna said...
Fantastic on the top 9 and so glad to see you again. What you've done here is just amazing and so beautiful to look at, too. Great idea with the jars.
- March 7, 2011 at 7:03 AM
- A SPICY PERSPECTIVE said...
What a fun idea! I love the use of little jars and this looks like the perfect treat for kids!
- March 7, 2011 at 8:10 AM
- A little bit of everything said...
oh, these are definitely the most beautiful banana split cakes I've ever seen. Love the individual sizes.
Thanks for sharing - March 7, 2011 at 6:16 PM
These look fantastic! Mini desserts like these are always my favorite and so impressive at parties! Love them :)
- March 7, 2011 at 7:12 PM
- Savoring Italy said...
I love this dessert! Congrats on top 9, Amber:)I saw this earlier this weekend and have been wanting to get a closer look-YUM!!
- March 7, 2011 at 9:00 PM
- Monet said...
Hi Amber. These look just delicious. I love how you served them in these jars. So precious. Even more precious? The memories from your childhood. Love it :-) Thanks for sharing all this culinary goodness. I hope you sleep well tonight and wake up refreshed and ready to embrace the new day!
- March 7, 2011 at 11:20 PM
- Muriel Miller said...
These look absolutely amazing! I'm not even a banana split fan and I wish I had one of these right now! Seriously your photography is amazing!
- March 8, 2011 at 12:16 AM
- Lyndsey said...
These look so good! Congratulations on them making the top 9!
I also wanted to let you know that I love reading your blog and have passed on the 'Stylish Blogger Award' to you and your beautiful blog -
http://vanillacloudsandlemondrops.blogspot.com/2011/03/pink-champagne-truffles-and-awards.html - March 8, 2011 at 12:51 PM
- Natalie said...
too funny, I just made something very similar to this last week...except in a 9x13 pan. Now I wish I'd done it in the little cups!! So cute! :)
- March 8, 2011 at 3:10 PM
- Evan @swEEts said...
I love that these are in little jars! They sound delicious even if they don't have any cake in em :)
- March 8, 2011 at 4:39 PM
- Umm Mymoonah said...
Wow! they look so gorgeous, amazing pictures.
- March 8, 2011 at 5:22 PM
- Magic of Spice said...
Cute story and what a fun way to present this...love it and looks delicious :)
- March 8, 2011 at 7:56 PM
- Unknown said...
These are adorable. I might try this for my daughters birthday party.
- March 8, 2011 at 9:23 PM
- Candy said...
These are adorable! I am dying to make something in mason jars, just got to get the jars.
- March 9, 2011 at 6:52 AM
Lovely dessert.
- March 9, 2011 at 8:11 AM
- Cheryl and Adam @ pictureperfectmeals.com said...
We enjoy you blog and recipes so much we've passed on the One Lovely Blog Award to you and your very lovely blog! http://picture-perfectmeals.blogspot.com/2011/03/wed-like-to-thank-academy.html
- March 9, 2011 at 10:16 AM
- Tiffany said...
I'm not a kid, but I'd dive HEAD FIRST into these cake cups!
- March 9, 2011 at 11:48 AM
- Georgia | The Comfort of Cooking said...
Amber, these cake cups are so creative and decadent! What a delicious dessert idea, and fun for a dinner party, too! Thanks for sharing. You have a beautiful blog and I'm looking forward to exploring your recipes. :)
- March 9, 2011 at 12:23 PM
- Joanne said...
I had to wait a long time for coffee also, and then when I did get to try it...I wasn't thrilled. And then my mom REALLY wasn't thrilled when I poured tons of half and half and sugar into it and told her intended to drink it every day from then on. Sigh. How times have changed. Except for the drinking it every day thing.
These banana split cake cups look so good! - March 9, 2011 at 6:50 PM
- Kim - Liv Life said...
I truly love the presentation of this dessert! The little canning jars are just adorable, and yes, I'm all about the single servings. Given the opportunity my kids would scoop half of the pan, so this is an ideal solution. Saving this one for our summer bbq's!
- March 9, 2011 at 9:25 PM
- Cristina - Teenie Cakes said...
Amber: Such a cute story about the coffee cake. :)
I can't wait to make these cute little banana split cups. Luv the presentation in those cute little jars. They're adorable! - March 10, 2011 at 10:12 AM
- Meagan @ Scarletta Bakes said...
These are lovely and look delicious!
Thanks so much for this post, the gorgeous photography, and wonderful recipe!! - March 10, 2011 at 11:07 AM
- Mackenzie@The Caramel Cookie said...
So cute! Love the presentation
- March 10, 2011 at 1:23 PM
These are so adorable layered in the cups! I bet they're delicious, too!
- March 11, 2011 at 10:34 AM
These cake cups look incredible! What a creative idea... I am bookmarking this one!! :)
- March 13, 2011 at 3:11 PM
- Lea said...
This looks so creative, and great!
What a beautiful blog you have!
Wonderful recipes! - March 17, 2011 at 5:23 PM
We served these for my cousin's bridal shower. They were a HUGE hit! Thanks so much!
TJ - April 21, 2011 at 6:22 PM
- Unknown said...
I'm so glad you made these for your cousin's shower! Thanks for the feeback:) - April 22, 2011 at 5:18 PM
- A Spoonful of YUMM ! said...
this is one dessert i'd love to have everyday :D gorgeous images !
- June 26, 2011 at 6:16 AM
Looks wonderful. Can you tell me how many jars this recipe will make?
- September 12, 2011 at 4:13 PM
- Unknown said...
Hi, This recipe yields enough to fill a 9x13 dish, so I would guess it would make at least 8 jars. Hope this helps. :)
- September 12, 2011 at 7:57 PM
- DebiK said...
I made these this past weekend to take in to my daughters for dinner. The recipe made exactly 8 jars. The only change I made was to add a layer of hot fudge with the bananas. Was a BIG hit!!! But I must say, the serving size was a bit large, especially for the kids. But the nice thing about using the mason jars was that anyone with leftovers just put the lid back on the jar, put their name on the lid and put the jars in the fridge to take home at the end of the day. Worked great. Thanks for the brilliant inspiration!
- October 13, 2011 at 12:35 AM
- Unknown said...
Hi Debi,
I'm so glad you enjoyed these! Yes, the serving size does allow for leftovers :) You can always make them in smaller size mason jars too. - October 15, 2011 at 4:20 PM
- Texas Rose said...
I used to make this when my children were small.I haven't made it in about 20 years. I now have grandchildren and plan on making it for them one weekend. Thank you for the memories.
- January 20, 2012 at 4:10 PM
Are you on Pinterest??
- February 3, 2012 at 1:23 PM
I was just browsing on pinterest and found these. They are adorable and certainly a conversation piece! I'm not sure I understand the directions..do you bake the graham cracker crust inside the canning jar? I don't want to go out and buy canning jars, what else could I bake these in? I'm not good at whipping cream..I can substitute canned Reddy Whip on top?
- February 8, 2012 at 6:00 AM
- Unknown said...
Hi Betty!
Yes, you do bake the graham cracker crust inside the canning jar. If you don't have canning jars, you could try layering in ramekins, although you wouldn't have as much room. Note: I use the MINI canning jars, not the full sized ones. Alternatively, this can also be made in a casserole dish, just layer everything as you would the individual servings. You can certainly use pre-made whipped cream! A couple of tips if you do decide to make your own: When making whipped cream, put your mixing bowl and mixing attachment in the freezer for at least 30 mins beforehand. Make sure your cream is thoroughly chilled, you can even pop it in the freezer for a few minutes too - just don't let it freeze! :) If you're bowl and cream aren't cold enough, it is much harder to get it to whip up very well. Hope this helps!
Amber/Sprinkled With Flour - February 9, 2012 at 9:41 AM
Can you put these together ahead of time? I read that you bake the graham cracker crust in the canning jars first. How do you keep the bananas from turning brown on you after you have sliced them? Would the crushed pineapple juice prevent that? Even though you drain the crushed pineapple well, there's still going to be a certain amount of juice extracted from the pineapple itself, right? You set you can bake it in 9x13 pan..how do you assemble it when you bake it in glass dish? I hate to go buy canning jars when I'll never use them for anything else and you'd probably have to buy a dozen/case? It is very similar to my pina colada cake/aka Lolly cake dessert. This would make a great dessert to serve for a small group for lunch or dinner dessert.
- February 10, 2012 at 11:10 AM
Love the idea, I was thinking of doing this for a rehearsal dinner on Saturday actually. Just wondering, what is the yield for this recipe?
- July 9, 2012 at 12:08 PM
- Unknown said...
Hi Shelby, this recipe fills a 9x13 pan, but if making in jars, should fill at least 10-12 mini mason jars, probably more.
- July 10, 2012 at 2:05 PM