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In the bowl of a food processor, combine 1/2 cup artichokes, 1/4 cup feta, garlic, lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons water; puree until smooth.
In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, pine nuts, basil, remaining chopped artichokes, remaining 1/4 cup feta, and reserved artichoke puree; season with salt and pepper. Garnish with sun-dried tomatoes, if desired, and serve on baguette slices. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.


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In radiation therapy, a very precisely targeted radiation beam is aimed at a tumor. The goal is to kill cancerous cells while sparing normal, surrounding tissue. This becomes more complicated when treating tumors of the chest and abdomen, which move each time a patient breathes.
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The paintjob on your project accounts for a lot of what people (especially show judges) pass their judgment on. If the paint is slick and shiny, you will get all kinds of compliments. If its full of runs, sags, and orange peel, eyes will instantly pick up on it, and then all you can hope for is that engine is powerful enough to overcome the ugliness that is your paint.
We know that the body and paint is probably the most expensive part of restoring a car, and it's not something you can just order and have it shipped to your door. We suspect that option is a long way off, so for now you have only two options: pay someone to do it, or do it yourself. Since times are still a bit tough, we are hearing about more and more people taking on this task.
We at Super Chevy have done multiple stories on how to paint, all of which happen to be up on our website. Since our last story, there really have not been any breakthrough advances in paint techniques, but there are some new tools and sundries available. We contacted the two biggest names in the mail order businesses that offer these types of items, Eastwood Company and Summit Racing. Both have taken the time to create things to help the DIY paint and body guy. To complement the new paints, tools, and such, we also peppered in some of the best paint and body tips from our archives.


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text: Went the Day Well Goes Well Indeed in Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes Saturday, March 24, 2012 12:00 AM Spiral Stakes FLORENCE, Ky., March 24, 2012 – For the second year in a row, trainer Graham Motion and owner Team Valor International—this year with co-owner Mark Ford—punched their ticket to the Kentucky Derby (G1) by winning the Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes (G3) at Turfway Park. Went the Day Well took Saturday's Derby prep by 3 1/2 lengths over runner-up Holiday Promise and another length over third-place Heavy Breathing. Final time for the 1 1/8-mile Spiral Stakes was 1:51.33. Motion and Team Valor won the Spiral Stakes and the Kentucky Derby with Animal Kingdom last year and expect to be in the Derby gate again this year with Went the Day Well. "I was very impressed with him," said Motion. "Apart from a little greenness (in the stretch) he couldn't have been better. When Animal Kingdom won this race last year, he was very explosive, but this horse was a little explosive, too. I hate to compare the two because they are such different horses. "The beauty of (the timing of) this race is you have the option to run him one more time or not run more time. Probably the only option (if he does run) is the Lexington Stakes (at Keeneland April 21). "I feel confident telling you this horse will run in the Kentucky Derby," Motion continued.Heavy Breathing set a strong pace, setting the first quarter in :23.88, the half-mile in :46.98 and the three-quarter mark in 1:11.86 as Ill Conceived pushed him from just a length or less to his outside. Went the Day Well was an aggressive fourth and fifth inside, about two lengths off the leaders, with jockey John Velazquez orchestrating a smart trip."I thought he was going to be a little bit farther back, but the track is playing pretty fast so I didn't want to be too far back. He got a good position going into the first turn and I took advantage of that—saved all the ground and then pulled him out at the quarter pole."Went the Day Well was making just his third start in the United States after two starts in England and is still learning how to race. After Went the Day Well took a short lead coming into the stretch, Velazquez worked diligently to keep the colt's mind on his business. "When he got to the lead he started waiting (on other horses) and lugging in, and then (he switched leads and) just went on," said Velazquez. "He still doesn't know very much. You can tell; as soon as he pulled out at the quarter pole and he found himself on the lead, he didn't know what to do. So I just encouraged him to keep going forward. He did everything great today."The Spiral Stakes was Velazquez's first time aboard Went the Day Well.Holiday Promise, a 25-1 long shot, and Heavy Breathing, the 2-1 post time favorite, are both trained by Todd Pletcher."I thought (Heavy Breathing) held on very well considering the quick fractions, and I was pleased with his performance," said Pletcher, who said the colt's next step is undecided at this point. "I was very happy with how Holiday Promise ran. I think he handled the (Polytrack) real well. Elliott Walden (president, CEO, and racing manager of owner WinStar Farm) and I are discussing shipping him to Keeneland and possibly running him in the Blue Grass Stakes (on April 14)."The final order of finish in the Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes was Went the Day Well, Holiday Promise, Heavy Breathing, Handsome Mike, Stealcase, All Squared Away, Ill Conceived, Russian Greek, Tizanexpense, Red Jack, Mr. Prankster, and Coach Royal.Went the Day Well was the bettors' third choice at 5-1 and paid $12.40, $6, and $4.40. Holiday Promise paid $21.80 to place and $10.80 to show. Heavy Breathing paid $3.60 to show.As it was for Animal Kingdom last year, the Grade 3 Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes was Went the Day Wells first attempt at stakes competition. The winner's share of the $500,000 purse—$282,000—will virtually assure him a spot in the Kentucky Derby gate, where the 20 starters are determined by graded stakes earnings. Altogether Went the Day Well has two wins and two seconds in five career starts for earnings of $315,344.Bred in New York by James Patrick Delaney, Went the Day Well is by Proud Citizen out of the Tiznow mare Tiz Maie's Day.###


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Today, American boredom appears to be a plague of epidemic proportions—one held responsible for almost every type of undesirable behavior running counter to what are considered acceptable social norms. The way boredom is conceptualized, how groups of people determine what types of "problems" are caused by its effects, and the solutions they propose to eradicate it are all historically contingent. In this seminar, participants will explore the origins of why the "problem" of boredom emerged during the late nineteenth century and how it became understood by the late twentieth century as an immutable psychological response to "modern" life. Along the way participants will consider why ideas about boredom are central to the rise of background music and contemporary medical therapies associated with depression. Seminar participants will examine and discuss a mixture of primary sources from 1885 until the present including articles on why boredom causes "deviant" behavior, the conflict between Henry Ford and union leaders over monotony in mass assembly, and advice columns about tedium and domestic life.
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The net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was about $1,384,000 from a net income of $538,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009.
But the developer's revenue between the two time periods rose 245%, from $668,000 to $2,303,000.
Speaking about the loss, the company said: "Investors should note that our net income in 2009 was significantly impacted by the fair value accounting over warrant derivatives and a related non-cash gain of approximately $2,198,000 reported for the six months ended June 30, 2009."
The revenue increase was largely due to income from two wind farm projects that have now been fully constructed, as well as a $257,000 increase in small turbine sales, Juhl said.
Operating expenses fell by 5.3% between the two periods, and net loss per share fell from $0.12 to $0.07 per share.
Juhl Wind has also announced that it is to build a $10million, 5MW wind project for Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in southeast Minnesota. It plans to begin construction on that project in the fourth quarter of 2010.
Company founder Dan Juhl has said he expects the developer to complete five community-owned projects totalling over 70MW this year.


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Tide of seaweed promises can ebb and flow
Seaweed can shrink your waistline. Grow your hair. Bring down your blood pressure along with your blood sugar. Build up the strength of your bones and your brain. Make your joints stop aching and your bowels get moving. Give cancer short shrift, and give cellulite and wrinkles the old heave-ho.
That is, if you believe the hype — only some of which is backed up by reliable evidence.
The data are strongest that seaweed can reduce inflammation, premenstrual syndrome symptoms and even the growth of tumors (in animals), says Dr. Mary Hardy, a nutrition and food supplement expert at UCLA.
Dr. Karthik Krishnamurthy, a dermatologist at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, also cites the widespread use of alginate, a component of seaweed, in wound dressings that yield excellent healing results.
But overall, they and many other doctors, including those at the National Institutes of Health, are reserving judgment. "Seaweed is really big right now," Krishnamurthy says. "Still, a lot of claims about it are unfounded at this time. I hope something comes of it, but we're not there yet."
Others, though, are already convinced of at least some of the powers of seaweed. Lydia Sarfati, in fact, was convinced more than 30 years ago, and she founded the skin care company Repechage, which offers 167 products, all seaweed-based.
Known to many as "the queen of seaweed," Sarfati says, "I know what I've done for thousands of women, women in their 60s who still look beautiful, without surgery."
So what to do? Hold your sea horses until more is known? Or jump on the seaweed bandwagon — along with Katherine Heigl, Ashley Olsen and Madonna, just for examples. Heigl is a fan of Repechage's Triple Firming Cream, and Olsen has visited the company's New York City spa for seaweed-based skin and body treatments.
From the experts, here are some pros and cons to keep in mind.
As a food
The upside: Seaweed is loaded with all sorts of substances that make it good-for-you eating: vitamins, minerals, fiber, high-quality protein, and omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. (Seaweed can have up to 10 times as much calcium as milk.)
Seaweed is available reasonably readily — in Asian restaurants (in soup or salad or wrapped around your sushi) and in Asian and other specialty markets (fresh or dried or in snack foods).
The downside: "It's an acquired taste," says Miriam Pappo, director of clinical nutrition at Montefiore Medical Center. And if perchance you have a hard time acquiring the taste, you're also likely to have a hard time eating enough to actually affect your health.
As a supplement
The upside: This is an easy way to get a lot of seaweed.
The downside: There are thousands of species of seaweed, ranging from edible to poisonous, Krishnamurthy warns, and since supplements don't require FDA approval, you can't always be sure what you're buying. "Anyone can go get seaweed, mix it up, grind it up and sell it," he says.
Even supplements made from the safest of seaweeds can present dangers by possibly giving you too much of a good thing. For instance, the iodine in seaweed is considered a big plus -- up to a point. After all, getting too little iodine can cause thyroid problems (and can be especially serious for pregnant women and their fetuses). Unfortunately, getting too much iodine, a possibility with a seaweed supplement, is another way to throw your thyroid out of whack.
Besides these specific concerns, Pappo has a broader one: "The longer I work, the more I believe in the benefits of eating food and the less I believe in taking supplements."
In skin care products
The upside: Evidence is pretty reliable that seaweed's anti-inflammatory properties can be helpful with acne and rosacea, Krishnamurthy says.
Others believe that seaweed is also a potent weapon in the war on wrinkles. Seaweed is a pure concentration of sea water, Sarfati says, and like sea water it's similar in composition to human plasma. So the skin can be rehydrated by this "sister substance," making it "plump, smooth, without wrinkles."
The downside: Like supplements, seaweed-based skin care products are not regulated by the FDA, so you can't always be sure what you're getting. There's a risk of severe allergic reactions associated with some kinds of seaweed, Krishnamurthy says, "And there you are rubbing it all over your face."
The verdict
Many are true believers in the wonders of seaweed. Sarfati's faith was born during a visit to Israel 33 years ago when she marveled at how fresh the food tasted and how beautiful it looked. Told that this amazing produce was grown with seaweed fertilizer, she had an idea: Perhaps seaweed could have the same enhancing effect on people's skin. And, she now says, she was absolutely right.
Others remain seaweed agnostics. "The only broad statement I can make," Krishnamurthy says, "is that I can't make any broad statement."


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There are a lot of countertops available today. Each has its own characteristic, benefits, and design. However, if you want to add more warmth and cozy appeal to your home kitchen, you might consider wood countertops Denver. Wood countertops Denver are among the top choices of many homeowners for their countertop needs because of their natural beauty. Not only that, but they also offer many advantages that are proven to be very beneficial. There are also a lot of wood varieties that you can choose for a wood countertop. You may choose from a wide selection that includes maple, cherry, birch, oak, and teak. There is also a wide range of stains and finishes that you can choose for your wood countertop and different wood countertops Denver designs that you can check out like face grain, parquet, end grain flanks, and butcher black. Aside from that, the designs available for Denver wood countertops can match any home and kitchen style like traditional, Mediterranean, modern, contemporary, and eclectic home styles. They are also environment-friendly. Most wood countertops Denver today are made out of salvaged wood that was repurposed.
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There are several factors to consider in determining the cost of wood countertops Denver installation. First is the material. It is a common rule that when you are purchasing a wood countertop, the more durable the wood, the higher the cost will be. Material cost may range from $30 to $200 per square foot depending on the wood type. Maple wood can cost you $45 to $75 per square foot. Walnut is around $100 per square foot. Butcher block is approximately $40 to $65 per square foot and teak is estimated to be around $130 per square foot.
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Butternut Squash Rolls
Total TimePrep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 20 min.
Makes2 dozen
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
- 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup mashed cooked butternut squash
- 5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in milk and water. Add the butter, salt, sugar, squash and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
- Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Punch dough down. Form into rolls; place in 2 greased 10-in. cast-iron skillets or 9-in. round baking pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
- Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts1 roll: 135 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 213mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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We subbed in a gluten-free flour blend and thought these turned out well! They had a slightly sweet flavor and would go great with so many different dishes. Will definitely make again!
Nov 20, 2016
OH MY!! These are addicting. I used the bread machine to do the work and then I put the rolls in the iron skillet. This is a keeper! I used almond milk and 1/2 butter and 1/2 coconut oil. Got another batch going right now.
Oct 14, 2014
What a fun way to use butternut squash! Nobody eve argues about hot rolls at dinner time so It was a great success! I just zapped the fresh butternut squash from my garden in the microwave for a few minutes and was able to cook and prepare the squash easily. The rolls fit perfectly into two deep dish pie pans.
Jun 11, 2014
I've made these for our Thanksgiving dinner and they're delicious. My brothers couldn't believe they had actually eaten squash!
Jan 28, 2014
loved this recipe i did make some changes for health. i split the butter i used 1 1/2 tbsp butter and 1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil and also used coconut milk instead of reg. milk and turned out great. still had a great butter flavor and my in laws who will not try it if you tell them it is healthier could not tell a diff.
Aug 20, 2013
I used a whole grain wheat flour instead of white & they turned out so good. My kids couldn't get enough of them!!! Will definitely make again!
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Oct 20, 2011
I've made this several times, I usually substitute half whole wheat flour for half of the white flour. The Grandkids love these!
Jan 27, 2011
We love these rolls! They are very easy and seriously delicious. I use whole wheat flour in place of some of the all-purpose.


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A grounding in the religious ideas and philosophical concepts that have informed so much of the world's history and culture can form the basis for almost any career path, from social work to business to law. The study of logic, ethics, or depth psychology, for example, prepares students for responsible and effective roles in a variety of life situations -- from the boardroom to the classroom. It's not surprising that students from our other schools often choose to take courses or to minor in the discipline.
Majors are available in philosophy or in philosophy-religion, with minors offered in philosophy and religious studies. You'll not only gain a broad knowledge of fundamental concepts, but you'll also develop your creative and critical skills and be challenged to articulate your own ideas through a dialectical process.


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I am quite simply and unabashedly addicted to Jo Nesbo's Harry Hole books, a series chronicling the worst luck of the hard luck notorious (former) cop. Available due in great part to the translations of Don Bartlett, who makes sure that nothing is lost in doing so, English readers have been able to avail themselves of one of the finest set of crime fiction works available in any language, one in which each successive volume tops its predecessor. PHANTOM, Jo Nesbo's latest offering, is no exception; it is his most challenging and complex work to date, a novel that brings Harry so close to his own heart of darkness that it is at times painful to read yet compels one to do so, and as quickly as possible.
"[PHANTOM] is [Nesbo's] most challenging and complex work to date, a novel that brings Harry so close to his own heart of darkness that it is at times painful to read yet compels one to do so, and as quickly as possible."
PHANTOM finds Harry returning to Oslo from Hong Kong, taking a respite from his perfectly legal yet somewhat morally dodgy new occupation to attempt to put things right in his former home. Harry's stepson Oleg, now 18, has been arrested for the murder of Gusto, a teenage junkie with whom Oleg had gone into partnership. Oleg is almost certainly the doer of the crime and, despite facing a lifetime of incarceration, seems disinclined to putting on any sort of defense. Harry has no clout, being on the police force, yet through a series of connections, old chits and outright blackmail, manages to cobble together an investigation even as his presence and poking about makes him a target for a crime syndicate as well. The main narrative is occasionally the object of an interlude from the dead Oleg, who, in his final moments, describes the events that lead up to his lonely death, bleeding out in a trashed room, with only a rat for witness and company.
The book's driving force is drugs, or, more specifically, a new designer street drug known as violin, for reasons that become known before the book's halfway point. It is impossible to read even a page or two, from beginning to end, without Thomas Wolfe's famous phrase "Oh lost!" coming to mind. Whether or not Oleg is innocent of Gusto's murder ultimately is beside the point, as it becomes increasingly obvious that Oleg is involved in some very, very bad things. Harry's recognition of this is one of the most poignant episodes in PHANTOM (or any book, for that matter) that you are likely to read this year, all the more so for its understated presentation.
Along the way, Nesbo presents a series of supporting characters old and new who are just as interesting, if not more so, than the story itself. Harry and Rakel, his former lover, are reunited again by necessity, and take tentative steps toward rekindling their relationship. In the meantime, Harry forms an odd and dysfunctional but somewhat effective alliance with Simonsen, Rikel's new boyfriend and Oleg's attorney, as both men try pushing water uphill in an attempt to exonerate the young man. There is also Cato, an extremely creepy street priest who resides in the respectful nooner hotel where Harry has taken temporary lodging, a bunch of cops who are bent to varying degrees, and a very, very bad group of Russian thugs. Each and all are involved as the sleek chassis of the plot heads toward the precipice of its climax; the answer to who is driving, who is pushing, and who will go over the edge by story's end will keep you up reading for at least one night, maybe two.
Comparisons of PHANTOM with "Breaking Bad" are inevitable but simplistic, though both share the overall subject matter of drugs as well as an occasional gloriously dark humor. However, there are more differences than similarities between the two, and each can be enjoyed on its own terms. As far as PHANTOM is concerned, the haunting ending will leave new and old readers alike hungry for the next installment. If you don't read another book this year, please read this one.
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Serves 8 | Prep Time 15 minutes | Cook Time 45 minutes
1 Tbsp Eden Hot Pepper Sesame Oil, or to taste
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, pressed
1/2 cup organic sweet corn, fresh or frozen
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
30 ounces Eden Pinto Beans, 2 cans, do not drain
1 cup Eden Spaghetti Sauce
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder, or to taste
2/3 cup organic yellow cornmeal
2/3 cup organic whole wheat pastry flour
1 1/2 tsp non-aluminum baking powder
1/2 tsp Eden Sea Salt
2/3 cup Edensoy Original
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3 Tbsp Eden Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbsp Eden Barley Malt Syrup
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Preheat oven to 350°. To prepare filling, heat oil, sauté onions and garlic until translucent. Add remaining ingredients, sauté for 2 minutes and set aside.
Sift dry ingredients for the topping together. In a separate bowl mix liquids. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
Place filling in an oiled, deep dish, pie plate. Pour cornmeal topping gently over the top of the filling. Bake for 40 minutes.


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"Resilience is the difference between making _______ one part of your story and [allowing it to be] your entire narrative." Robert Wicks, author of "Bounce: Living the Resilient Life"
As January wanes and the newness of shiny bright resolutions fade, many people are asking, "How do you stay motivated to lose weight?"
Yesterday, while working out on the elliptical, I was reading an article on resilience and I thought how almost everyone I talk to about weight loss has lost and gained weight more than a few times. It's as chronic as disease. Everyone's looking for that key to permanence.
The word in the blank in the quote above was "arthritis," since the article was published in "Arthritis Today," but "weight" works, too, as it defines so many of us.
I've written before and still believe that you can't lose weight permanently unless the core of your intent is you, your health, your future, and your peace of mind. Once you believe that you are worth every moment you will spend cooking, eating, and living a more healthy lifestyle, you will succeed. It's only through that true, heart-felt belief in yourself that you'll "get it." That no matter what life throws at you, you won't let food or excuses dominate your life.
I'd like to tweak that philosophy just a bit by adding "resilience." When it comes to losing weight, motivation comes and goes. But resilience asks us to stop allowing one issue to define who we are. Only when we see ourselves three-dimensionally, enveloping all our strengths and weaknesses, can we venture outside the box we've called home and roam about freely, making better decisions for our well being.
Easier said than done, I know. But I found the article's tips on how to build resilience to be helpful in how I define myself as arthritic. So with all due respect to the article's author, Camille Noe Pagan, I offer my adaptation for tips on how to build resilience in the contemplation and/or act of losing weight:
1. Focus on the upside. "The more hopeful you feel, the more resilient you'll be. Boosting your optimism requires you to 'reframe your experience so that you're aware of the negative, but focused on the positive,' says David Hellerstein, MD, professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University." Ask yourself three questions: Does weight loss provide new opportunities? Can I look at weight loss differently? Is there any good to come out of weight loss?
2. Learn from experience. If you have lost weight in the past, you're already more resilient than you probably give yourself credit for. When you're dealing with setback ("I've gained half my weight back! I have no motivation!"), ask yourself, "How have I dealt with this problem in the past? What strategies worked and which strategies should I skip this time?"
3. Expand your knowledge. Ask lots of questions when you're online or at a Weight Watchers meeting or talking with your doctor or dietician. Read all you can about weight loss and health. "Learning boosts resilience," says Dr. Hellerstein. "The more you learn how best to [lose weight], the more control you have. Control as well as resourcefulness give you the confidence to move forward in the face of adversity."
4. Find your bliss. Make time to find and do things you love. Resilience researchers at the University of California, Riverside, found that "emotions like joy, satisfaction and interest…provide individuals with a sort of 'psychological time-out' in the face of stress and help them perceive the 'big picture' of their situation."
5. Get moving. In addition to its physical benefits, exercise "decreases anxiety and depression, improves sleep and increases the levels of mood-improving chemicals," says Dr. Hellerstein. As many of you know, I didn't start exercising until I'd lost over 100 pounds. If I knew at the beginning of my journey what I know now, I'd have started much sooner. Slowly, to be sure, but the freedom I found in the act of walking even a few blocks was so liberating that it spurred me on to lose more weight.
6. Seek support. I don't need the article's help on this one. That you're reading this blog right now means you have or are looking for support. I can't say enough about the Weight Watcher 100+ To Lose message board while I was losing weight. The people I met there (some of whom have become BFFs and maintenance partners) were key to me reaching my goal. I am forever indebted to their knowledge, support, and ass kicking.
7. Count your blessings. Researchers at UC Riverside found that individuals who expressed gratitude or wrote in a gratitude journal several times a week felt more connected, autonomous, optimistic and happy – traits that contribute to resilience. "Gratitude makes you think about what you have, which in turn keeps you from focusing on what you don't have," says Wicks. "When you feel blessed, it's easier to keep going – no matter what you're up against." Here's my two-cents again: When I view my own personal adversities (arthritis or weight gain) as a gift, something I can learn from, I am definitely more optimistic and am better able to act accordingly. Also, when I sit in metta meditation and simply repeat, "May I be happy" or "May so-and-so be happy," I am sitting in gratitude for viewing myself as a person who is worthy of giving and receiving love, not a person who is in pain or not at some ideal weight.


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Hello! I'm working on a Java project due Wednesday. My partner and I are having a ton of trouble with one bit of our program. We have a Scanner object called "fileInput" that we're using to read from a text file. The format of the text file is as follows:
1 8 5 5 n 3,n 4,p 3,n 4,x 0 x 0,p 3,p 8,x 0,x 0 x 0,x 0,x 0,x 0,x 0 p 8,x 0,x 0,x 0,x 0 p 6,n 1,x 0,x 0,x 0
The first 4 numbers have given us no troubles, but in case you must know the first is the max amount of cycles iterated through in this "game" we're making (not relevant here), the second is another gameplay-related item, and the following two are height and width of the grid below. It's the grid below that's causing problems. We want to create a 2D array of "Cell" objects containing a number of either pirates, ninjas, or neither (yes, that's part of the assignment, and yes, it's silly). Commas are separators between Cells. Naturally, "n 3" means "put three ninjas in this spot," and p stands for pirates, and x means "nothing is here."
Here's the code snippet that reads in the file. "inputFileName" is a string representing the name of the file. As you can see, we start out with a few "<arbitrary variable> = fileInput.nextInt();" lines. All seems well, upon debugging these values appear to be stored properly and presumably passed into the Arena object constructor below.
However, two major problems surface right away.
First, I get this exception:
[COLOR="Red"]Exception in thread "main" java.lang.StringIndexOutOfBoundsException: String index out of range: -2 at java.lang.String.substring(Unknown Source) at java.lang.String.substring(Unknown Source) at BattleRoyale.main(BattleRoyale.java:77)[/COLOR]
I'll mark line 77 with a comment in the code snippet below and bold it, so you can tell where it crashes. I'm also worried about the fact that changing the string index, which is a positive number, changes the "out of range" index to the equivalent negative number. If I try "splitLine[i].substring(1)" I get "String index out of range: -1" and likewise with three. Four may or may not exist, depending on whether the number of pirates or ninjas in the given
The other problem is that, when I set breakpoints and run through with debug, "line" and "splitLine" never seem to contain anything but empty strings, or "". Not what I wanted. Does it have anything to do with the fact that strings are reference variables in Java? Regardless, I bolded the relevant lines as well.
try { Scanner fileInput = new Scanner(new FileReader(inputFileName)); try { int maxTicks = fileInput.nextInt(); int rovingBand = fileInput.nextInt(); int height = fileInput.nextInt(); int width = fileInput.nextInt(); Cell[][] initialGrid = new Cell[height][width]; [B]int gridLine = 0; String line; String[] splitLine;[/B] while (fileInput.hasNextLine()) { [B]line = fileInput.nextLine(); splitLine = line.split(","); int amount = 0;[/B] for (int i = 0; i < splitLine.length; i++) { try { [B]amount = Integer.parseInt( splitLine[i].substring(2) ); //Line 77[/B] } catch (NumberFormatException e) { System.out.println("Something went wrong: Input file grid contains invalid data."); showHelpAndExit(); //refers to a private method not in this snippet, self-explanatory } switch (splitLine[i].charAt(0)) { case 'n': initialGrid[gridLine][i] = new Cell(amount, 0); //first argument is number of ninjas, second is number of pirates break; case 'p': initialGrid[gridLine][i] = new Cell(0, amount); break; case 'x': initialGrid[gridLine][i] = new Cell(); //no arguments mean set both pirates and ninjas to zero break; default: System.out.println("Something went wrong: Invalid character found for cell pirate/ninja identifier."); showHelpAndExit(); } } gridLine++; //allows vertical iteration through grid } arena = new Arena(maxTicks, rovingBand, height, width, initialGrid, random); } catch (InputMismatchException e) { System.out.println("Something went wrong: A string was used where an integer should have been found, or vice versa. Also, floating-point numbers may have been used."); showHelpAndExit(); } fileInput.close(); } catch (FileNotFoundException e) { System.out.println("Input file not found. Ensure that the file is in the current directory, is spelled correctly, includes the file extension, and that it actually exists."); System.exit(1); } }
The majority of this code is only included for contextual purposes. The bolded parts are what I am having trouble with. I need to figure this out quickly, as the project is due Wednesday and we cannot continue the project without knowing how to figure this out. So would a kind person be willing to help me out? If you need information or clarification, let me know.
Also, if by any chance you're curious about the project itself, here is the page complete with instructions:
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You have to give Nike some credit. Knowing that the American economy is in a bit of trouble these days and a lot of it stems from the fact we don't manufacture anything within our own borders anymore, the folks at the shoe company giant have decided to bring some work back to the United States. No longer are Vietnamese children making Nike's gym shoes for pennies a day, it's American children doing the work now. And at better rates too!
When Kobe Bryant and the Lakers take the court at the United Center on Saturday night, Bryant will be doing so wearing his new shoes. Shoes that were designed by students from Chicago's Claremont Academy Elementary School and Parkside Elementary Community Academy.
"That was great because we're a technology-based school," said Claremont teacher Dianne McMillen. "I was so impressed with the students. These kids aren't leaders of our school, but they're kids with positive behaviors and OK grades. And you can tell they want to do something with themselves and don't just want to be burdened by their surroundings in the Englewood area.''
The Nike Zoom Kobe IVs are designed with Bryant's nickname of "The Black Mamba" in mind. Predominantly black with the classic Nike swoosh in Lakers purple, the shoes also feature Laker gold snakeskin on the front toe and on the back of the shoe. Unfortunately when they become dirty, the shoes do not shed their skin and grow a newer cleaner one.
Which is somewhat of a disappointment, but what do you expect from free child labor? As for those of you who may be upset about the fact that snakeskin is being used in the shoes, let's just be happy Bryant's nickname isn't the Leaping Panda.
Along with writing for NBCCHICAGO.com, Tom Fornelli can also be found contributing at FanHouse, SPORTSbyBROOKS, and his own Chicago sports blog Foul Balls. He's wearing New Balances with holes in them.


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CNE is turning the traditional linear-to-digital content distribution platform model upside down, producing content in digital first that extends into linear channels through large distribution partnerships with Comcast, Amazon, etc. Within the year they are rolling out five TV series and two full length films, the first being debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival (titled First Monday in May). CNE continues to offer an authentic voice in the space coupled with mass reach especially among an emerging early adopter millennial audience.
CNE continues to offer an authentic voice in the space coupled with mass reach
CNE is ahead of the curve, investing in cutting edge technology designed to deliver captivating video experiences, such as virtual reality & 360 video. New ad formats allow for an opportunity to deliver a more immersive experience in storytelling.
They're partnering with Samsung and Jaunt to debut a VR video series, called Invisible, where they're investing in and building new technology to reinvent the experience as they shoot and produce this content. While VR headset adoption continues to gain momentum, it's unlikely that viewership will be substantial for this series, but learnings from this initiative will propel future experiences. Furthermore, CNE will continue to be a first mover in the VR space which will position themselves for future success once adoption is more widespread. It's also worth noting that CNE has recently rolled out an app redesign to accommodate 360 video viewing experiences.
A big announcement at CNE's NewFront was the launch of their Next Gen Studio focused on social content production. They strive to create "moments that matter" for their viewers, delivering content that is optimized for the platform on which it is consumed, i.e. different content for Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, etc. CNE is ingesting data and insights to inform best practices in content production and distribution to apply to future campaigns. They will then utilize those learnings to enhance their ability to tell better stories in emerging platforms, across all screens.
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I was out in San Jose last week for the 01SJ Biennial and I took a few snapshots of the exhibits for the blog, below. I organized Rhizome's live performance event "Domain," which was part of 01SJ's film program. "Domain" included artists Jeremy Bailey, Petra Cortright, Constant Dullaart, and JODI.


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Multiple sclerosis takes; it takes sensations, mobility, memory and more. MS also gives, but its largess is no gift to me.
In our pages, we oft read about how MS has stolen this or that from our compatriots in the battle. We can no longer… We've lost the ability to… We can't seem to… We haven't, however, spent many words on the nasty stuff MS adds to our life.
Specifically today, I'd like to address the "hyper" symptoms of MS — the stuff that is heightened by the scraping away of our myelin.
I have had several months-long experiences with hypersensitivity of my skin over my decade plus with MS. A sharp contact may feel like nothing more than a pre-MS bump or jostle. The light touch or brushing on bare skin, however, can send me over the roof in weird, almost electric pain.
What I call "Painful Numbness" can occur as well when my leg loses sensation to what I need it to feel (say, THE GROUND for instance!), but it is replaced with pins and needles which make the simple air touching my skin seem like fire.
I've also heard (and read) of fellow patients who have developed sensitivity to light (especially fluorescent lighting, which is the bane of many neurological conditions), sound, and smell.
I even read one paper about a woman who became hypersexual — to the point that she and her loving husband considered a sexual surrogate as she needed sexual release 6-10 times per day — until corticosteroid treatment reigned in her over-active libido.
None of these over-the-top symptoms seem to get much press in the MS world. Some may say it's because they are not common (and no one is saying that hypersexuality is "common"), others because the medical field doesn't recognize them as symptoms. I argue that, if the latter is true, it's because we don't tell them about these heightened sensitivities.
Many of you responded to my last blog post that you like it here because you "don't feel like you are alone" when you read the blogs and accompanying comments; that you felt previously that you were "the only one." Well friends, here is another opportunity to speak out, learn from others, and possibly, have something to chat with your medical team on your next visit.
Wishing you and your family the best of health.
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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has warned the Premier League and broadcasters they could be shooting themselves in the foot if concessions are not made for clubs competing in the latter stages of European competition.
Chelsea, the 2012 European Cup and 2013 Europa League winners, are England's last team standing in Europe for a third successive season and play Atletico Madrid in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg.
The Blues are understood to have approached Liverpool, the Premier League and broadcaster Sky to float the idea of Sunday's titanic tussle being brought forward.
The prospect of the match taking place on Saturday was dismissed, leaving Mourinho seething and urging for future change, even though Chelsea, like the 19 other clubs, are happy to accept the multi-million pounds of revenue offered by broadcasters.
"Every club does," Mourinho said. "Maybe until one day, for seven, eight, nine, 10 years you don't have a European champion or you don't have a team in the semi-finals of competitions, and the people who pay the big sums say: 'The big teams and the most important teams in Europe are not here (in the Premier League)'.
"If next season Chelsea plays against an English team that is playing the Champions League semi-final two or three days later, Chelsea will accept to play the game one or two days before to give the chance to that English team to have more conditions to do it.
"At that time we would be protecting English football without creating any problem for Chelsea Football Club."
Even if Chelsea and the opposing team were in first and second place in the table and vying for the title?
"Yes," Mourinho added.
Mourinho has evoked a siege mentality in recent weeks and was speaking for the first time since being charged with misconduct by the Football Association for his sarcastic appraisal of referee Mike Dean and officials' chief Mike Riley following last weekend's loss to Sunderland. He has until 6pm on Monday to respond.
Asked about the British sense of humour and sarcasm, Mourinho said: "So Mr Bean is in jail...
"I told the referee he was amazing, and I repeat: the referee was amazing.
"I was not surprised (by the disciplinary action). In football I'm never surprised."
Mourinho challenged a charge related to his dismissal at Aston Villa last month as a point of principle and is considering his options after being hit with an £8,000 penalty, his second of the season after his sending-off against Cardiff.
He is again unhappy he could be forced to pay a fine.
"When I have to give money, I prefer to do it privately," he said.
"My wife says that charity is anonymous. I prefer to do that than give money because people decide to take money out of my pocket."
Mourinho's assistant Rui Faria was also charged, while Ramires was given a four-match ban for striking Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson.
In comments again delivered in a sarcastic tone, the Chelsea boss assessed Ramires' ban.
"Ramires is a lucky guy," Mourinho said.
"In a few seconds he was lucky that (Lee) Cattermole didn't break his leg, he was lucky that Larsson didn't break his Achilles from behind and he was lucky that he only got four matches' suspension.
"He's a lucky guy. We accept the charge because we are happy with it."
Mourinho returned to Chelsea as The Happy One, but his mood has notably soured.
But he insisted he still loves English football and "the fans, the stadiums, the yellow ball in winter".
Yet Mourinho is still considering whether to take the gloss off the title race by preserving his frontline stars for the second leg with Atletico and not fielding them at Anfield.
With Chelsea five points adrift of Liverpool with three games to play, Mourinho argues the Atletico fixture must be his priority "because, if we win two matches, we win the Champions League".
Goalkeeper Petr Cech (shoulder), captain John Terry (ankle), playmaker Eden Hazard (calf) and striker Samuel Eto'o (knee) are injured, although all bar Cech have slim chances of returning against Atletico.
Frank Lampard and John Obi Mikel are suspended for the European tie so should feature at Liverpool, while Nemanja Matic and Mohamed Salah are ineligible in midweek and are also likely to play.
Mourinho added: "You think if I lose one more player I have any chance to try to play the final? I don't think we have a chance.
"I can't lose more players, especially in some positions, because I don't have them."
One such position is goalkeeper where Hilario could play his first game in more than two-and-a-half years due to fear of injury to Cech's deputy Mark Schwarzer.
Cech may have to undergo surgery after dislocating his shoulder in Madrid.


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Here is a very simple SEO web marketing trick you can us in your articles that can easily yield a lot of extra targeted traffic for you and your site.
Some folks are not aware of the fact that search engines place a lot of importance on Italics and bold within the body of an article. It usually means an important reference and is very strong evidence of what the page is about which is one of the main objectives of search engines.
Before the Google search engine came along and revolutionized search, making it so much more efficient, a common practice with many web sites was to guess popular keywords and then stuff their sites with as many of them as possible without caring whether they had the content for it or not. The whole idea was to get very high traffic and then expose that traffic to their advertisements in the hope that they will catch a significant enough percentage to make money.
The result was that searching for anything online was a very frustrating affair. Google came in with their Page Rank link based system and suddenly you could find exactly what you were looking for in seconds instead of hours. The search engine algorithm considers many other factors. It is all top secret except that people often take a close look at sites that rank highly and they notice things. One of the aspects on which a lot of importance is placed is on words and phrases within the main body of the content on a page that is either bold or italics.
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This small town is known best as a shopping hub. Home to Carolina Place Mall, major big-box retailers and dozens of other shops, it has 6 million square feet of retail space- or about 1,000 square feet for each of the town's roughly 6,500 residents. Longtime Pineville residents also point out their links to history. Antique shops fill the brick storefronts that make up the town's original business district.
The Charlotte homes of Pineville rest in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina which is located between Charlotte and York County, South Carolina. It is perhaps most famous as the birthplace of James K. Polk, the 11th U.S. president.
Pineville was changed forever when the initial segment of Interstate 485 opened to traffic -- a one mile stretch connecting interchanges at NC Highway 51 and South Boulevard. Although it was designed to divert through traffic around Charlotte via a freeway loop, I-485 incidentally passed directly through tiny Pineville.
In the years to follow, largely undeveloped land adjacent to Pineville's two I-485 interchanges exploded into what is presently the largest shopping district in North Carolina. With nearly 8,000,000 square feet (743,000 m2) of retail space, Pineville is home to the 1.1 million square foot Carolina Place Mall, at least two power centres and many strip malls, outparcels and free standing retailers.
The situation in Pineville can be considered a textbook example of urban sprawl. Because it was largely motivated by the introduction of a freeway to the area, the Pineville shopping district generally requires a motor vehicle for access. Despite 8,000,000 square feet (743,000 m2) of new retail space, the population of Pineville today, slightly less than 4,000, is barely greater than it was in 1990. This is partly a consequence of Pineville's geographic location. Sandwiched between Charlotte and the South Carolina state line, Pineville cannot expand its municipal boundaries. However, substantial undeveloped land was available prior to the introduction of I-485. Yet it was rapidly purchased by developers and approved for retail uses nearly without exception, quickly sealing Pineville's fate as a place that is known to many but home to few.


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Coffee & Tea 101 | What is Crema?
Crema is a little bit of a Holy Grail in the espresso world -- folks are talking about it all the time, searching for it, measuring their technique, equipment and coffee by it. But what the heck is it? What does the production of crema give you? And is it really that important?
Some of the bigwigs in the specialty coffee industry (such as James Hoffman) have proclaimed crema to be 'rubbish'; we won't go that far, because -- like everything with coffee -- it's really a personal preference. When we were at the SCAA convention in April, we went to a couple of lectures that talked about coffee preparation variables and how they effect the end result. From those lectures, we picked up the following tidbits of info that play a part in the formation of crema.
First, let's define our terms here: Crema is the initial light/tawny colored liquid that comes out during an espresso extraction. It is what causes that 'Guinness effect' that folks sometimes reference. As the lighter liquid infuses with the darker liquid that comes after, it filters up and 'settles', leaving a tan colored layer on top of the darker espresso below.
The formation of crema is a blend of a few different things: As water is forced through the coffee under pressure, it emulsifies the natural fat/oil content in the bean, suspending it in tiny microbubbles of air. Additionally, after coffee is roasted, it out-gases C02 for awhile (generally for the next 24 - 72 hours post-roast) and so coffee that was more freshly roasted will also emit some C02 during extraction.
As the specialty coffee industry has grown more and more focused on quality, distribution, craft and flavor, crema was a hallmark for two different things: First, the bean's natural fat/oil content was higher and therefore could be assumed to be processed at the plantation in a preferable manner, and second, that the coffee had been roasted recently enough that it still had some C02 out-gassing from the beans. So espresso enthusiasts became very focused on the creation of crema as the most important element of good espresso. This isn't necessarily true. You can pull a beautiful looking shot that filters down and looks quite gorgeous, but that, in fact, tastes quite sour because the crema is the result of post-roast C02. Conversely, you can pull a delicious shot that has no crema at all because of the way the bean was processed at the plantation and how darkly it was roasted. Pressurized portafilters and superautomatics feature technology that aerates the coffee during extraction, to give the illusion of crema, but the flavor doesn't necessarily back it up.
So here are some parameters to keep in mind in regard to the creation of crema:
- Plantation Processing - Beans that are naturally/dry or pulped natural/semi-washed/honey processed will naturally maintain more of their sugar and fat, resulting in more crema production during extraction. You'll find beans produced in Africa and Brazil to use these processes, with a movement in other Central and South American growing countries toward 'Honeyed' and/or pulped natural processing. Beans from moister climates (such as Sumatra) will have a very different taste and oil content to them because they are most often wet processed.
- Roast Date - How recently was your coffee roasted and how darkly was it roasted? While the 'sweet spot' for a coffee post-roast varies, pulling shots with coffee roasted less than 72 hours before will definitely result in an early blonding that is often mistaken for crema. You want some of the C02 for the emulsification of the fat, but not so much that there's no room for the coffee solids to actually extract.
- Roast Color - Darker roasts will bring more of the bean's natural oil to the surface, which will then transfer to packaging containers, grinders and your other equipment, resulting in less overall oil/fat in the coffee grounds themselves that can be emulsified. So you will likely often see that darker roasts can produce less crema.
- Espresso Machine Tech - Pressurized porftafilters aerate the coffee during the extraction, giving the illusion of crema. Similarly, superautomatic machines will often utilize technology that will produce the look of crema without it actually being the emulsification of the fat/oil and the C02. This makes these machines 'user friendly' but it's also kind of a hack and often doesn't taste as rich or complex as shots pulled via traditional extraction methods.
You can also watch Gail discuss crema in this informative video.


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Your time at your university is spent preparing for the rest of your life once you graduate, and while most of this learning is done in the classroom, there is plenty that you can learn outside the classroom, as well. If you are going to school for business, there are a number of skills that you're going to need in the business world which can be learned outside of class while you're at university. Leadership skills and project management are two of the main skills which can be learned.
Learning Leadership Skills at University
Leadership is one of the easiest skills to develop. If you are ever given a group project, this is the perfect opportunity to step up and cement yourself as the leader of the group so that you can then delegate tasks to the other members of the group and learn those important leadership skills. In addition, you could host a study group for a big upcoming test and take the leadership role in that environment, as well. Both of these scenarios will allow you to hone your leadership skills; you can figure out how to motivate others and command them.
Learning Project Management Skills at University
University in itself is a giant project that needs to be managed. You have to balance studying, homework, class time, work, your social life and more all at once, and learning how to organize yourself to get through this alive will help you immensely once you get started in your career. In addition, you can use those project management skills in your group projects and study groups as well- any situation where you are working with multiple people, you can flex your brain and put these skills to use, so it's good to always keep that in mind.
Other Opportunities to Hone your Skills
In addition to study groups and group projects, there are plenty of other opportunities for you to use your project management and leadership skills. Look for volunteer opportunities and ask your boss at your current job if there is any additional responsibility that you can take on for an opportunity to work on your skills. There are opportunities almost everywhere you look, the key is to know how to make them work and how to apply your leadership and project management skills so that they are developed in the best way possible.
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As you've seen, there is definitely plenty of opportunity to build your leadership and project management skills while you're at university. You can rest assured that this will help make you a better candidate once you start applying for jobs, and it also gives you some great answers to interview questions when you're asked how you have shown competency in these areas in the past. Overall, just remember to look at everything as an opportunity to better yourself in some way, and you should have no problem coming out of college with a lot more than just a degree.
Richmond University are the American University in London offering Batchelor degrees in history and psychology as well as good number of postgraduate subjects.


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60 reasons to celebrate working dogs
June 22 was Take Your Dog To Work Day.
And you don't have to live in the bush to know that work on the farm doesn't happen if the four-legged workforce decides to take a sickie.
So we thought we'd use the day to celebrate man's best friend, and the ultimate farm-hand, the working dog.
Be it Kelpie, Coolie, Collie or other – farmers across the country couldn't do without them.
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Enormous amounts of capital have been amassed of late under the banner of the so-called "sharing" economy, characterized by companies such as Uber and Airbnb that have garnered multi-billion dollar valuations for creating platforms in which individuals offer their services and property for rent.
Such platforms have advanced a narrative in the media that their services are emancipatory and disruptive of old-fashioned, inefficient industries, going so far as to promise "revolution" amid broken systems. But what, exactly, is being brought into existence by this revolution? And who is it for?


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The US government plotted to hide the fact that they were constantly flying nuclear-armed B-52 bombers over Greenland during the 1960s, the BBC has discovered in a recent investigation. The operation, called Chrome Dome, was designed to instantly respond to the Soviet Union if the latter launched a nuclear missile attack against Thule, a US Air Force base strategically placed near the North Pole. The Pentagon believed that this could potentially start a full-scale thermonuclear war, so they kept the birds in the sky at all times as a deterrent against Moscow. It was a "good" plan, until one of them crashed on January 21 1968.It happened in a frozen bay a few miles near the base. The rescue job was extremely difficult, as the documentation and video obtained under the US Freedom of Information Act show. It took months for the government to collect thousands of pieces from the B-52-scattered all around the bay-plus 500 million gallons of ice, some of it radioactive. For a while it was just a giant recovery operation, but then the real problems started. After trying to make sense of all the pieces they were able to gather, they discovered that something was missing. The new documents reveal that they were only able to find three out of the four nuclear bombs on board the plane. The possible reason: "Something melted through ice such as burning primary or secondary". Nevertheless, the government said all four weapons were destroyed and everything was ok. Meanwhile, in April the US government sent a Star III submarine to find the bomb, making the Danish government believe it was a "survey of bottom under the impact point":
Fact that this operation includes search for object or missing weapon part is to be treated as confidential NOFORN [not to be disclosed to any foreign country]. For discussion with Danes, this operation should be referred to as a survey repeat survey of bottom under impact point.
The search was finally abandoned. According to William H Chambers, a former nuclear weapons designer at Los Alamos: "There was disappointment in what you might call a failure to return all of the components. It would be very difficult for anyone else to recover classified pieces if we couldn't find them." There you go, people. If you are ever attacked by a 45-foot high shrimp, remember to call Mr. Chambers and tell him that, apparently, our new crustacean overlords didn't find it so difficult. [BBC News]


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Ulm Minster boasts the highest church tower in the world, and has a remarkable 500 years of building history. It is a monumental construction in the heart of Ulm, and, despite its staggering dimensions, is a place of silence and inspiration.
As the saying goes, "Too many cooks spoil the broth". This, however, is not the case at Ulm Minster. The sacred building has seen many architects come and go over the centuries, with the stunning end result being a Gothic church created on the basis of medieval plans.
The first stone was laid in 1377 on the highest square in Ulm in Baden-Württemberg. The hall church, which was once said to accommodate 20,000 people, was financed by the residents. An impressive project, especially when you consider the fact that only 10,000 people resided in the city at the time.
The spirit of the Reformation hit Ulm in 1524. Today, Ulm Minster is one of the largest Protestant churches in Germany. Its 161.53 metre high church tower alone makes it look impressive from the outside, but its interior also glistens with veritable treasures. For example, it boasts one of the most beautiful and valuable German Gothic choir stalls adorned with hundreds of carved oak figures and its high altar is magnificent. The 14th and 15th century stained-glass windows in the apse, the tabernacle and the "Man of Sorrows" sculpture also turn visitors' heads. The panoramic vistas from the tower's viewing platform are spectacular. On some days, you can even send your thoughts spiralling off into the Alps.
Opening hours: April to September: 9am to 6pm; October to March: 10am to 5pm
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Nearest train station: Ulm
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The Real McCoy Homestead Uncovered By New National Geographic Channel Series "Diggers"
Dec 31, 2012, 09:35 ET
Newly Discovered Artifacts at Patriarch Randall McCoy's Home in Rural Hardy, Kentucky, Uncover Clues About Infamous McCoy and Hatfield 1888 Showdown
2013 Marks the 125th Anniversary of the Legendary Hatfield-McCoy New Year's Day Massacre
"Diggers: Hatfields & McCoys" premieres Tuesday, January 29, at 10 PM ET/PT
WASHINGTON, Dec. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The home of Randall McCoy, the patriarch of the famed McCoy family, and the site of the deadly 1888 New Year's Day showdown between the Hatfields and the McCoys, and 125-year-old artifacts from that feud have been uncovered in rural Kentucky. The discovery was made by the Diggers team shooting an episode of the National Geographic Channel series and confirmed by Kim McBride, co-director of the Kentucky Archaeological Survey (jointly administered by the University of Kentucky Department of Anthropology and the Kentucky Heritage Council).
This site, located on private property in rural Hardy, Ky., had long been speculated to be the McCoy's land and the site of the final family feud. Remains of the cabin where the family lived and artifacts from the site where the most famous feud in American history went down, however, had never been uncovered … until now!
The new National Geographic Channel series Diggers premieres Tuesday, January 1, 2013, with back-to-back episodes at 10 and 10:30 PM ET/PT. The episode detailing the McCoy homestead discovery airs on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at 10 PM.
Diggers hosts, amateur scientists, vocational metal detector enthusiasts and history buffs George "KG" Wyant and Tim "Ringy" Saylor, first discovered what they thought were clear signs that finally proved the McCoy home was on the property and that this was the site of the final Hatfield-McCoy standoff, which helped to end at least a decade of family fighting. Conferring with the private landowners and working with Diggers staff archaeologist Kate Culpepper and local historian Bill Richardson, the team pinpointed the location of the home and discovered charred wooden board remains, as well as specific items from the home, including possible parts from a stove, nails and a plow blade fragment.
After they found the burned wood and artifacts, Wyant and Saylor followed protocol agreed on with the archaeology community at the start of the series production and called in McBride to verify the find. The team screened shovel test units and recorded the site with the Kentucky Office of State Archaeology, to ensure that the site was protected and the find was legitimate.
"This is an incredible discovery behind America's greatest family feud," said McBride. "After spending two days excavating at the site, we were pleased to find a number of original artifacts from the actual structure, such as window glass and both wrought and machine-cut nails, and we were able to trace the lineage of the property right back to Randall McCoy and his wife Sarah McCoy. As archaeologists, we are very excited to find real evidence to back theories that have abounded for decades."
Added Saylor, "This is the coolest discovery an amateur metal detector like me and KG could ask for, with amazing significance for our country's history. The McCoy homestead could turn up more details about that fateful night in 1888, and provide evidence of how the family lived and died. I feel like we hit the jackpot!"
Property owners Bob and Rita Scott and Richard and Wanda Scott Goodman said, "It is tremendously gratifying to find these items connected to the feud. We expect visitors from all over the world to come and see these important artifacts."
West Virginia University Extension Professor Bill Richardson said, "This is amazing. These appear to be actual bullets fired at the Hatfields by the McCoys in defense of their home. Nothing like this has ever been found before."
In the Diggers series, Saylor and Wyant scour the country for lost pieces of American history — from Civil War buckles to family heirloom rings and silver coins. Where there is an empty yard, field or beach approved for metal detecting, the duo see a treasure trove, and will go the distance to uncover "the juice," as they call it, working in close collaboration with a local archaeologist or historian at every site. It's not just the raw value of the object that gets them excited; it's the thrill of the hunt and the possibility that the next artifact they dig up could yield the discovery of a lifetime, similar to the lucky Brit who found the Saxon hoard. In this case, it was the real McCoy!
Diggers is produced for National Geographic Channel by Half Yard Productions; Abby Greensfelder and Sean Gallagher are executive producers. For National Geographic Channel, executive producer and vice president of production and development is Charlie Parsons, executive in charge of production is Michael Cascio and president is Howard T. Owens.
For more information, visit www.natgeotv.com/diggers and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/NGC_PR.
SOURCE National Geographic Channel


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At The Plate – The Iowa Cubs scattered nine hits in the loss, and were 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position in suffering their third straight loss. Newly acquired Ryan Sweeney got things going right away as he was 3-for-3 with a double, an RBI, a walk, and a run scored. Brad Nelson was 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, and a run scored.
On The Mound – Brooks Raley got the start and was rough up in four innings of work. He gave up four runs on seven hits while walking two and striking out three, he was tagged with the loss. Yoanner Negrin was solid out of the pen going two scoreless innings giving up no hits while walking one and striking out three. Zach Putnam and Rafael Dolis were both touched up as they gave up a combined four runs over the last two innings.
At The Plate – You wouldn't know it by the score, this was a pitchers duel up until the top of the 12th when the Smokies scored 8 times to win this one. Matt Szczur was terrific from the lead-off spot again going 2-for-7 with three RBI's, and a run scored. Jae-Hoon Ha continued his hot start going 3-for-5 with two RBI's, a stolen base, and a run scored.
On The Mound – The Smokies had to use five pitchers to get through this one and all were effective as they totaled 15 strikeouts in twelve innings. Eric Jokisch got the start and was solid going six innings giving up one run on three hits while walking two and striking out seven. Kevin Rhoderick, Marcus Hatley, Frank Batista, and Brian Schlitter all had scoreless appearances with Batista getting the win.
At The Plate – It was the Jorge Soler show in this one as he went 2-for-3 with a home run, an RBI, and two runs scored. Timothy Saunders also had a solid night going 3-for-4. Stephen Bruno was 2-for-3 with a run scored, Javier Baez had a rough night going 0-for-4 with an error.
On The Mound – The trio of Austin Kirk, Yao-Lin Wang, and Frank Del Valle shut down the Manatees. Kirk got the start and went three innings giving up two runs, one earned, on four hits while walking two and striking out two. Yao-Lin Wang was awesome going three innings only giving up a single, while walking one and striking out four. Frank Del Valle was even better going three innings only allowing one hit while walking one and striking out six to earn the save.
At The Plate – Fireworks everywhere as the Cougars trailed 7-0 and 8-1 before tying it at ten in the ninth before falling 13-10 in eleven innings. The Cougars pounded out 19 hits with seven guys having multi-hit nights. Daniel Vogelbach was 3-for-6 with a double and an RBI. Rock Shoulders had a huge game going 4-for-6 with two RBI's and a run scored. Oliver Zapata was outstanding going 3-for-6 with a triple, a home run, five RBI's, and a run scored.
On The Mound – Obviously not much good here. Cougars pitchers gave up 17 hits in the loss. Jose Arias got the start and got the brunt of the River Bandits attack. Arias only went 1.2 innings giving up seven runs, six earned, on seven hits while walking none and struck out two. Nathan Dorris was the most effective Cougar going 2.1 innings giving up one run on three hits while walking two and striking out three. Ian Dickson was solid but had no command, he went five innings giving up two runs on four hits while walking three and striking out four.
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Now, I'm not giving up beauty blogging AT ALL but I am sort of giving up this blog.
From now on, all my content will be over at www.LindseyKelk.com - as if I would stop rattling on about mascaras... shame on you for even thinking it!
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Tom exclaimed to me the other day "Solar electricity generation has really taken off in Germany!"
I thought I would obtain the data from the US EIA international web page and see for myself.
So yes from that chart, I see that solar generation has gone from zero in the early 1990s to 20 billion kilowatt hours in 2011. And both wind and biomass generation contributed more than 40 billion kilowatt hours in 2011.
But, Germany's thermal generation (meaning fossil fuels, coal, gas and oil) has been consistently over 300 billion kilowatt hours for the lat 30 years. There was a slight dip in 2008 and 2009, which I would say reflects the Eurozone debt crisis rather than the European Emissions Trading Schme. Then an increase in 2010.
So Germany's thermal generation (read "coal") still dwarves (or is that "dwarfs"?) the renewables.
And German coal consumption seems pretty steady at over 200 million tonnes consumed annually since 2000.


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Occupying a prime beach front location, Racha Island Resort
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The unique mixture of authentic Thai style beach resort facilities with peaceful atmosphere,
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Racha Island is one of the most peaceful islands in Phuket, only 12 miles south of Phuket. The Island is known for its natural beauty and is since long known for its crystal clear turquoise water, rich and colourful coral reefs teeming with marine life and pristine powdery white sand beaches. Currents are also mild make it a major attraction for snorkeling and the world's class diving site. Despite its popularity, it is always possible to find a secluded spot and bask in the feeling of being miles away from everything – which you really are. Activities on the island include snorkelling, diving, nature bikes, fishing trips and horse-back riding. Or simply come with a mellow attitude, a good book and relax.
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