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The Good
- Adjustable second row fits three child-safety seats
- Good gas mileage
- High-quality interior
- Good visibility
- Backseat amenities
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- Unconcealed sliding door tracks
- Some convenience features not found on all trim levels
- Relatively high price
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2011 Honda Odyssey Review
from the Cars.com expert editorial team
Cars.com's Dave Thomas takes a look at the 2011 Honda Odyssey. It competes with the Toyota Sienna, Chrysler's Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and the Nissan Quest.
Honda's Odyssey is about as thrilling a vehicle as a minivan can be — which is not all that exhilarating. To woo parents, the redesigned 2011 model is relying on features like an expandable second row that fits three child-safety seats, a built-in trash bag holder, and enough cupholders for 15 cans, bottles and juice boxes. The somewhat odd profile design will likely be the last thing Odyssey shoppers notice.
For parents willing to pay up for the top-of-the-line $43,250 Odyssey, their little ones will literally be sitting in a surround-sound mobile movie theater that sounds better than any home theater I've set up.
Yes, the Honda Odyssey is nirvana for suburban parents — but that nirvana doesn't come cheap.
Parent Friendly, Kid Comfort
There are a lot of nuts and bolts to like about the Odyssey; it drives well and has lots of room. While the most notable additions for 2011 may seem gimmicky on the surface, they could be considered genius for those of us who transport little ones routinely. To see each trim level's features and pricing, check out our breakdown of all seven trims here.
The one feature that might entice more buyers than any other is the expandable second row of seats. In trim levels EX and above — which includes all but the base LX — you get an adjustable second row with full-size outboard seats and a smaller center seat. The three segments slide forward and back, and the two outboard seats can slide 1.5 inches sideways, adding 3 inc...
Honda's Odyssey is about as thrilling a vehicle as a minivan can be — which is not all that exhilarating. To woo parents, the redesigned 2011 model is relying on features like an expandable second row that fits three child-safety seats, a built-in trash bag holder, and enough cupholders for 15 cans, bottles and juice boxes. The somewhat odd profile design will likely be the last thing Odyssey shoppers notice.
For parents willing to pay up for the top-of-the-line $43,250 Odyssey, their little ones will literally be sitting in a surround-sound mobile movie theater that sounds better than any home theater I've set up.
Yes, the Honda Odyssey is nirvana for suburban parents — but that nirvana doesn't come cheap.
Parent Friendly, Kid Comfort
There are a lot of nuts and bolts to like about the Odyssey; it drives well and has lots of room. While the most notable additions for 2011 may seem gimmicky on the surface, they could be considered genius for those of us who transport little ones routinely. To see each trim level's features and pricing, check out our breakdown of all seven trims here.
The one feature that might entice more buyers than any other is the expandable second row of seats. In trim levels EX and above — which includes all but the base LX — you get an adjustable second row with full-size outboard seats and a smaller center seat. The three segments slide forward and back, and the two outboard seats can slide 1.5 inches sideways, adding 3 inches of width. This allows three large child-safety seats to fit across the row.
The Odyssey EX, EX-L and Touring trims have five sets of Latch anchors, two in the third row and the three in the second. Learning to move the seats sideways isn't exactly intuitive — given I've never seen another vehicle with the feature — but the effort it requires is minimal; even an older child may be able to handle it.
I tested my Britax Marathon child seat in the Odyssey, expanding the two outboard seats and latching the Britax in the center. The connectors are covered by sturdy plastic pieces that are easy to remove. Once it was in place, I could sit in the outboard seat comfortably. This added space is a godsend for families with three or more children.
Even if you have just one child requiring a safety seat, the middle seat is the safest in any vehicle. A pair of grandparents can flank the littlest in the safety seat in the second row, with three more children in the third row, and all will be comfortable.
The center seat can also slide forward more than the outboard seats, bringing it closer to the driver. In theory, this is so the driver has better access to a young child — though child-safety seats are recommended to face rearward until children are at least 1 year old, and some are now saying 2. The tradeoff for better access to a front-facing safety seat will be little feet kicking between the driver and front passenger. That might be a tough decision to make.
The third row is easier to get into than it was before, with a single lever to slide either second-row side seat forward. Once back there, an adult — say, one who is 5 feet 10 inches tall, like myself — actually has extra space for his knees and feet, even with the adjustable second row slid all the way back.
All the seats are comfortable when compared with the competition. The driver's seat sits upright a bit, like in most minivans. The second-row seats are nice and wide, so adults will be comfortable on road trips, and the third row has plenty of room for angst-ridden teens who want to be as far from the parental units as possible. The leather in the EX-L and Touring trim levels is quite nice, but it doesn't seem as rich as the previous generation, which was on par with the Acura luxury brand. The cloth upholstery in the LX and EX is a bit too nappy and thick for a modern car interior; it reminded me of a minivan from my own youth, in the 1980s. But the cloth seats themselves were comfortable.
Performance on the Road
No matter how comfortable the kids are in back, Mom and Dad still have to drive — at least until little Bobby or Sue hits 16 and the gray hairs start coming in. The same V-6 engine from last year's Touring trim is found in all trims for 2011.
The V-6 moves the van — which has dropped 100 pounds from last year — with pep. The six-speed transmission is smooth, but even the five-speed does the job superbly. I recommend against making a trim-level decision based on the transmissions; there simply isn't a big enough improvement when moving up to the six-speed. If you opt for the Touring, it should be because of all its added gizmos and features.
The V-6 is the only engine offered and adds four horsepower, now rated at 248 horsepower but all have cylinder deactivation that leads to exceptional mileage: 18/27 mpg city/highway when teamed with a five-speed automatic. The Touring and Touring Elite models get a six-speed automatic and some aerodynamic tweaks to achieve 19/28 mpg. Both figures are tops in the class, even against the four-cylinder 2011 Toyota Sienna, which gets 19/24 mpg.
Most minivan driving is likely to be on suburban roads, which usually translates to city mileage. In two 35-mile routes of mixed roads, while pushing the V-6 pretty hard, the trip computer in the Touring I tested returned 23 and 21 mpg.
The power steering is designed so that it takes less effort to maneuver at low speeds in parking lots, while being firmer at high speeds. That theory proved true during my test drive, but at speeds around 35 mph the steering seemed a bit sloppy for a Honda. I took an EX-L trim for a shorter trip, and the steering seemed better-tuned. Perhaps it was an anomaly of the preproduction unit I was driving.
Braking was solid, but not as grippy as most Hondas, including the past-generation Odyssey. It has good linear feel, and the instant you start depressing the brake pedal the large van starts to slow noticeably. Minivans from Chrysler and Dodge take more effort to slow down, and we noticed the response is also somewhat delayed in the new Toyota Sienna.
Perhaps the most important driving characteristic for a minivan, however, is its ride. The Odyssey does an excellent job of muting rough roads (of which I traveled many during my test) and even severe disruptions like railroad tracks (of which I hit at least three).
The Odyssey has a slightly shorter wheelbase than its competition while being longer overall. It was hard to notice any type of flex in the large body during my time in it, which really is a tribute to its engineering.
While there was some road noise in the Touring trim with its 18-inch wheels and low-rolling-resistance tires, the 17-inch models were quieter, and overall neither road nor wind noise was overly intrusive.
Interior & Cargo
A winged dashboard layout keeps things as simple as possible in a minivan loaded with gizmos. The center stack of controls is broken up into a number of zones: climate controls on top, then audio settings, DVD (if equipped) and a center control knob at the bottom that's the easiest to reach of them all.
The materials quality is typical for Honda, which is to say excellent. It seems richer than an Accord and certainly more so than a Pilot SUV. With leather seating, the higher trims seem too opulent to accommodate a busy family, which generally equals a messy family.
To me, what separates Honda from other automakers can be exemplified in the small drawer below the center controls. It's sized to fit a few small items, like a smartphone and wallet, and the drawer itself is constructed of high-quality plastic that slides out smoothly. In Chrysler minivans, these types of drawers stutter out in harsh jolts and are made of rough plastic. This high level of quality is evident in all the Odyssey's cubbies and seat-adjustment levers, as well as the glove box, and it really is a hallmark of this brand.
Cargo space behind the third row is unchanged for 2011, at 38.4 cubic feet. That's slightly smaller than the Toyota Sienna's. With the third row folded flat, cargo space expands to 93.1 cubic feet, which is more than the Sienna's 87.1 cubic feet. With the second row removed, the Odyssey has a total of 148.5 cubic feet, just behind the Sienna's 150 cubic feet. Both outdo the Chrysler minivans.
The third row folds easily into the rear cargo compartment using a single strap and one fluid motion that requires little effort. A power liftgate is standard on EX-L and Touring trims, but there is no optional powered third row.
Features & Gadgets
Among the many dizzying differences between trims are the electronic gadgets that come with each. You can't add a bigger or better stereo to a given trim as an option, you have to buy whatever trim comes equipped with that stereo, navigation system or rear entertainment system.
When you move up to the EX-L, the stereo system features an 8-inch color display and USB port. All your iPod songs are displayed with artwork, which looks pretty snazzy.
An all-new navigation system is offered on the EX-L Navigation and both Touring trims. This has a higher-resolution 8-inch screen and a number of high-tech features that we detail in depth here.
If you want rear entertainment options, there are only two trim levels to choose from. The EX-L with Rear Entertainment System (RES) features a 9-inch LCD screen with two wireless headphones and an RCA input — the norm for the minivan class.
But it's the top-of-the-line Touring Elite that will blow your little kids' minds. It comes packed with a 16.2-inch widescreen display and 650-watt surround-sound system with 12 speakers. Yes, kids can listen to a movie (or two if you split the screen to show two different sources) with wireless headphones, but the surround-sound system is stunning. Parents can shift the sound to the rear two rows so nothing comes out the front speakers. You can still hear the movie up front, but it isn't completely distracting. I tested the system with the animated movie "Cars" playing quite loudly, enveloping me in racecar sound effects, but up front it sounded like background noise. The system also comes with an HDMI input for digital accessories.
Other nice touches include integrated sunshades for the power-sliding doors and a pop-up trash bag ring that can fit a plastic shopping bag to collect all the trash that kids seem to generate out of thin air. Rear passengers can also control their temperature and fan speed in EX trims and above.
The Odyssey features a standard slate of airbags, including seat-mounted side airbags for front passengers and side curtain airbags for all three rows. As mentioned above, there are Latch anchors for five child-safety seats. No safety ratings from the government or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety have yet been released. The previous Odyssey was an IIHS Top Safety Pick.
Odyssey in the Market
If you have more kids than you can fit in a sedan, it's likely you're considering a minivan or a three-row crossover. If you're not turned off by the minivan stigma, the Odyssey should be your first stop when shopping. I recommend leaving the kids at home, though, because once they hear that surround-sound system in the Touring Elite, they will not let you buy a lesser trim.
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Recalls and crash tests
The 2011 Honda Odyssey currently has 5 recalls
Crash and Rollover Test Ratings
New car and certified pre-owned programs by Honda
New Car Program Benefits
36 months / 36,000 miles
60 months / 60,000 miles
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HondaTrue Certified: More than 1 and less than 6 years/more than 12,000 miles; HondaTrue Certified+: Less than 1 year/less than 12,000 miles
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Not yet a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but well on its way to becoming one: Naumburg Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul is one of the most important cathedrals of the High Middle Ages in Europe, with world-famous masterpieces housed on the Romanesque Road in the heart of Germany.
The most beautiful woman of the Middle Ages can be seen here with one of the most important women of that time: Uta of Naumburg and St. Elizabeth. The one-of-a-kind donor figures by the Naumburg Master in the western choir of the cathedral, including the beautiful aristocrat Uta of Naumburg, have become world famous.
St. Elizabeth of Thuringia's loving devotion to and sacrifice for the sick and the poor have immortalised her. Arguably the oldest visual depiction of her is hewn in stone in the Chapel of St. Elizabeth. Its head is used to hold relics of the saint. Scenes from her life have also been eternalised by Neo Rauch, a contemporary painter based in Leipzig, who created a series of works for the windows of the chapel. Lucas Cranach the Elder's altar wings, which feature paintings on both sides, and other sacred treasures dating back to the Middle Ages and Renaissance period, are stored in Naumburg Cathedral's treasury. They take visitors on a journey back to a fascinating past, which they can dream about in the cathedral garden and the Garden of the Naumburg Master, between the old ponds, gardens of the former canons' houses and local plant varieties which were used as inspiration to create the cathedral's 13th century friezes and capitals.
Opening hours: March to October: Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm; Sunday, 11am to 6pm; November to February: Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm; Sunday, 12pm to 4pm
Entry: paid
Nearest train station: Leipzig
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Israel Wary of American Promises on Iran
Thursday, October 24, 2013 | Israel Today Staff
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walked away from Wednesday's meeting with US Secretary of State John Kerry in Rome seemingly still unconvinced that Washington knows what it's doing vis-a-vis Iran's nuclear program.
Israel has grown increasingly uneasy as the US and other Western powers appear ready to drop sanctions against the Islamic Republic in return for what amount to "cosmetic concessions."
At the start of Wednesday's meeting, Kerry sought to calm the Israelis by stating, "We will need to know that actions are being taken, which make it clear, undeniably clear, fail-safe to the world, that whatever program is pursued is indeed a peaceful program."
America's top diplomat reiterated his position that "no deal is better than a bad deal."
But during their marathon seven-hour sit-down, The New York Times cited Netanyahu as telling Kerry that "a partial deal that leaves Iran with these capabilities is a bad deal."
Indeed, the deal currently being touted by both Iran and the Obama Administration would permit Tehran to keep most of its nuclear program intact, including its uranium enrichment facilities, so long as Iran promises to never build an atomic bomb.
"We, of course, cannot agree to that," Israeli Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz said later in an interview with Israel Radio.
Like Netanyahu, Steinitz believes the West is making a big mistake by not actually increasing sanctions in order to bring Iran to a breaking point and truly bring an end to the nuclear crisis.
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To celebrate the season of egg-dyeing and bonnet-wearing, we decided to pull together all of our favorite movie Easter Eggs for your holiday enjoyment. Here's hoping the Easter Bunny brings you a Sumatran Rat Monkey in your basket.
I Am Legend
This Easter Egg that lit a spark of hope among comic-book fans. After New York city has all but been destroyed by the vampire/zombie plague. The camera takes a tour through the isolated city, and catches a few alternate future ads, like this Batman Versus Superman poster. Sadly, it was just a reference to an abortive movie project, which writer Akiva Goldsman had worked on.
ET's Rally In The Galactic Senate
There are hundreds and hundreds of Easter Eggs in the Star Wars prequels. Terminator parts strewn about in Watto's shop, Indiana Jones spotings, Warwick Davis shout outs, and baby Anakin casting a Darth Vader shadow every chance he gets. But I think our absolute favorite is Steven Spielberg's ET cameo in the Galactic Senate. Which you can see in the video.
X2's Mutant Database
When Mystique hacks into Styker's computers she pulls up a bunch of mutant names, which everyone freaked out about until we could do a frame by frame list of each character, and here they are:
Guthrie, Paige (Husk)
Guthrie, Samuel (Cannonball)
Harada, Keniucho (known as The Silver Samurai)
Kane, Garrison (Weapon X)
LeBeau, Remy (Gambit)
Lensherr, Eric M (Magneto)
Maddicks, Artie (Artie)
Madrox, Jamie (Multiple Man)
Mahn, Xi'an Coy (Karma)
Maximoff (2) (Wanda and Pietro, Scarlett Witch and Quicksilver. Names weren't specified)
McTaggart, Kevin (Proteus)
Moonstar, Danielle (Moonstar)
Munroe, Ororo (Storm)
On another screen there were a series of folders on the computer's desktop. These folders listed some well-known individuals or places from the X-Men universe, including:
Omega Red (Russian mutant super soldier)
Muir Island (Scottish mutant research facility)
Project Wideawake (Codename for Sentinel project)
Franklin Richards (Son of Fantastic Four's Reed Richards and Sue Storm, born a mutant)
Cerebro (Mutant tracking device created by Professor Xavier and Magneto)
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Pixar's Pizza Planet Delivery Truck
As much as we love all the self-referential Pixar references in each beautiful film they create from the Finding Nemo dolls, Rex Monsters and A113 references, I'm always excited to see the Pizza Planet Delivery Truck from Toy Story make a cameo, because it's in almost every single film. Plus we kind of want to go there. Slashfilm has a truly excellent compilation of Pixar Easter Eggs.
Stan Lee Cameos
Where would be we be without Stan Lee? Here are his cameos in every Marvel movie so far.
Obi-Wan Club
The club that Indiana Jones jumps out of in Temple of Doom is none other than Obi-Wan's swingin' pad, where "anything goes."
We'd be wrong not to mention the King of Easter Eggs, JJ Abrams. Probably his most notorious one, which surfaced in a blatant and big way in his Star Trek film is his favorite drink, Slusho. But if one Star Trek Egg isn't enough for you, here's an entire list we drummed up after our 1,000 viewing.
King Kong's Sumatran Rat Monkey
In the basement of Venture one of the cages reads Sumatran Rat Monkey, which, as Egg.com pointed out, "is the creature that bit poor old Lionel Cosgrove's mum in Dead Alive, causing her to become a zombie."
Zack Snyder's Watchmen really is one giant Easter Egg, which is one of the things we really love about this director. But our two favorite eggs in this film are the Comedian's apartment number, which shatters into a 300 reference in the big fight scene. And the "World Without Batman" moment in the opening credits. As you can see in this screen grab two upper class citizens, who could easily be Bruce Wayne's parents are being attacked outside of a theater, in the alley. What's the show called? "Die Fledermaus" (The Bat), and the poster is a mock up of an original Batman comic. For more on Eggs in the opening Watchmen credits, check out this run-down we posted.
Iron Man's Work Bench
Iron Man's blink and you'll miss it Captain America shield cameo got people pretty revved up for Marvel's plan to interweave all the characters together in each separate movie combining them all with The Avengers.
Captain America Frozen In The Hulk
Even though it didn't make the final cut of the film, we really loved how The Incredible Hulk tried to include Captain America's backstory. Here he is frozen in the ice, just waiting to be thawed out, and turned into Chris Evans! Film School Rejects has a great sketching over the picture that further helps you pick out Cap's arms and legs.
Matrix 2: Reloaded and Matrix 3: Revolutions
Famous philosopher Cornel West appears in Matrix Reloaded and Matrix 3, he's a member of the council, and he is awesome.
We're Back
Steven Spielberg produced this awesome cartoon, and made sure we knew it. During the parade scene, where New York discovers that the anamatronic dinosaurs are actually REAL dinosaurs, Rex dances in front of a Jursassic Park marquee and then scares away a character who is supposed to be Spielberg himself.
In Armageddon director Michael Bay makes a cameo as a scientist, which you can see in the first 5 seconds of this video. Not really an Easter Egg, but I like to think that Bay as a scientist is a very layered joke.
Resident Evil
In one of the first T-Virus zombie attack scenes the rescue team climbs the pipes and from somewhere off camera you here a very familiar voice yell, "Get over here!" Yes that is an impression of Mortal Kombat's Scorpion, another video game movie that Resident Evil's director Paul W.S. Anderson directed.
Back To The Future 2, Jaws 19
Ever notice who directed the giant holographic Jaws 19 film when Marty heads to the future, Spielberg's son Max. Talk about pressure from the 'rents.
Blade Runner's Millennium Falcon
Here's an outlined look at the Millennium Falcon's cameo in Ridley Scott's Blade Runner.


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Welcome to Tau Online
Welcome to Tau Online, our online community for Warhammer 40,000. We cater for just about all races and factions, ranging from Tau, Eldar, Chaos, Space Marines or even the Imperial Guard. Feel free to visit our thriving and friendly forums, or browse our site to find help, advice or just plain inspiration from other gamers.
Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned professional to Warhammer 40K, there's something for you at this site!


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Hip Hop! Are you ready to see Unity's NEWEST Kit of the Month?!? July's kit is called "A Pocket Full of"... and it's packed FULL of THE cutest images! As always, today's blog hop starts with the Unity Blog. Make sure to check in there to see all of today's specials and goodies! And... since it's a new month, we have new friends with us! Please welcome July's Guest Designers -- Lisa & Shemaine! :)
I love how versatile this kit is! Once again, I used Claudine Hellmuth's Sticky Back Canvas for my main image. I think it gives the 'denim' pocket an authentic texture. The denim tag at the top is the real deal (part of my son's worn out jeans). The paper is by October Afternoon & the felt heart is by Chatterbox.
And... since the 4th of July is right around the corner, I wanted to share a few patriotic cards that I made using Unity's "Unity in America" set. (This set can only be purchased right now through Memory Making Crafts.) I really love the Americana images in the set!
I paired one of the sentiments from the set with some gorgeous Webster's Pages paper below.
And... here is another one using the same paper line. I wanted to make the pitcher look like yellow ware & added a crackle finish. (You can always see a close-up by clicking on the picture.)
And... here is another one of the images paired with some Jillibean Soup paper & Sassafras chipboard.
Your next stop on the blog hop is our fearless leader....


text: Thank you Susan Zeitoune for sending in your dessert bar pics! Amazing for a 17 year old!! What a great birthday inspiration! I love the Dylan's candy theme and what a spectacular dinner menu! Attention Hostesses! I will be posting dessert bar pics- Keep sending them in! The winner will receive Amy Atlas's brand new dessert bar book! Keep checking The Jewish Hostess for every day for new and unique hostess's dessert bar sparks of imagination! Send to email@example.com. Thanks again and enjoy the scrumptious party pics below! Marlene "Hi my name is Susan Zeitoune, I am 17 years old and I made a dinner party for my friend's birthday. The theme was Dylan's Candy Bar so I wrapped cubes with Dylan's wrapping paper and put octagonal mirrors on top for individualized food. The food was all homemade and placed in differently shaped mini lucite cups and bowls. (From left to right) mini penne noodles with sauce, mini veggie pizzas, calsones, mini pizzas, fried breaded fish, mini spinach cupcakes, mini salmon with teryaki sauce over couscous, sambousak, grilled french green beans with peppers, and mini challi rolls. The names for place cards were written on the little striped candy boxes and the napkins were Dylan's Candy Bar dessert napkins. For dessert there was 10 different hard and chewy candies in cones to choose from, mini Oreo cakes with frosting, mini fruit kabobs , Kit Kat and M&M cake and Dylan's Candy Bar fondant cake. (All homemade)."


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Passwurdz vs Philly Swain Rap Battle [Grind Time South]
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Hello Kitty Company Sues OK Pageant (Jul 18, 2012)
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Japanese company that owns the Hello Kitty brand has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against an Oklahoma child beauty pageant that reportedly used the cartoon cat's image on its tiaras and trophies.
Sanrio Co. filed the suit in federal court against Cherilyn Holden and Kristi Musick, who run beauty pageants in Oklahoma under the name Definitely Divas. The suit claims Definitely Divas used the image without permission in the "Tickle Me Pink" beauty pageant last September.
David Marchi, Sanrio's senior director of brand marketing, tells The Journal Record that the company learned of the pageant from a Hello Kitty fan who sent along a link to the pageant's Facebook page.
Neither Holden nor Musick returned calls seeking comment. Court records do not list an attorney for either woman.
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What is this project?
It is a project to install 700 feet of new concrete sidewalk on both sides of Meadow Lands from Wedington Dr. to existing sidewalk.
Why is it important?
This new segment will provide a connection from neighborhood to Wedington Dr.
What is the current status?
This project is complete.
How is this project being funded?
1) Turn-back revenues from the State of Arkansas. The State collects motor fuel taxes, which are returned to the City on a per-capita basis.
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PR WINNER OF THE WEEK: "A" (PR PERFECT) to the Overland High School girls soccer team in Aurora, CO, for a stirring show of solidarity. Last week, referees barred one Muslim player on the team, Samah Aidah, from playing with a hijab on her head, calling it "dangerous." Never mind that FIFA, soccer's international governing body, officially permits the practice – not to mention the US Constitution. For the next game, all of Samah's teammates and coaches wore the traditional Islamic headscarf in support. A tweet by one of the girls with a picture of team, all in headscarves, sent the matter viral. Young people leading by example, again.
PR LOSER OF THE WEEK: "F" (FULL FIASCO) TO Lady Gaga, who continues to have a bad hair year. She fired her longtime manager, and her latest album, ARTPOP, hasn't sold nearly as well as her previous collection, Born This Way. Now, her Born This Way Foundation, which seeks to "foster a more accepting society," is under fire. Tax reports for 2012 show that BTWF spent $1.85 million in legal fees, salaries, travel, philanthropic consulting, and $808,661 in "other" expenses. Actual donations? A mere $5000. An example of how celebrity foundations aren't born bad, they're made that way.
THE PRV "THERE'S NO 'THERE' THERE" AWARD TO newly annointed Federal Reserve Chief Janet Yellen, who tried (and failed) to avoid rattling financial markets by couching her comments at her first press conference. Oh Janet, have you not studied your predecessors' previous faux pas? After saying "We will try as hard as we can not to be a source of instability here (regarding communications)", Yellen promptly gave what investors interpreted as a potential timeframe for interest rate increases, and one earlier than they had expected. Was that the message Yellen meant to convey? Who knows — and it doesn't matter. Stock markets fell, bond yields rose, and the world carries on. PR tip to the head of the Fed: When it comes to interest rates, "no comment" is the best comment.


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Cook the Book: Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish and Watercress Rolls
Our first recipe for this week comes from one of Mario Batali's top picks for Coco, April Bloomfield. Bloomfield head the kitchen at The Spotted Pig and the newly opened The Breslin, two incredibly popular, meat-heavy restaurants in New York. Bloomfield made a name for herself with her unique brand of highbrow gastro-pub cuisine served in restaurants with little fine dining pretense.
The menu that Bloomfield choose for Coco, typical of her cooking, focuses on fresh ingredients prepared simply and seasoned aggressively. The starter, Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish and Watercress Rolls, spotlights a mix of influences: watercress and horseradish from the UK, balsamic and olive oil from Italy, and rich crème fraiche from France. The dish has elements of a carpaccio with arugula, a Sunday roast, and a simple steak and salad combo.
Win Coco
As always with our Cook the Book feature, we have five (5) copies of Coco to give away this week.
- Yield:4
- 12 ounces beef tenderloin
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped thyme
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 5 tablespoons freshly grated horseradish
- 4 tablespoons crème fraiche
- 1 bunch watercress
Rub the beef with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season liberally with salt and black pepper.
Encrust the fillet with chopped thyme.
Sear on the grill over high heat for 2 minutes per side until a nice crust forms.
Remove from the pan and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the balsamic vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice.
Place in the refrigerator to cool for 20 minutes.
While the meat is cooling, place the horseradish, crème fraiche, and the remaining juice in a bowl and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
To assemble, slice the beef thinly and spread each slice with horseradish cream. Place springs of watercress in the center and roll up. Serve on a platter.
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Do I Have Morning Sickness or HG?
Women often ask if they have hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) or just a bad case of morning sickness. Early in pregnancy, it may be difficult to know because HG develops over time. If you find yourself losing weight rapidly (1-2 pounds [0.45-0.9 kgs.] a week or more) due to severe nausea and vomiting, you need to find a health professional who is familiar and comfortable caring for a woman with HG.
Sometimes a bad case of morning sickness will progress to HG due to ineffective or inadequate care. Delaying treatment is far too common to avoid any risks to the mother and child. However, many medications have been used for many years and the data shows little if any increase in risk to the unborn child, even if taken early in pregnancy. The risk of dehydration, ketone production, malnutrition, and rapid weight loss are likely greater than the risk of harming the unborn child with medications.
- Signs & Symptoms of a woman progressing into HG
- Laboratory Findings to look for in patient lab tests
- Risk Factors most common to women with HG
- Other Causes of NVP to Rule Out
The following chart illustrates the difference in severity between morning sickness and HG. Significant (>5% of your pre-pregnancy weight) weight loss and recurrent dehydration are classic signs of HG that most health professionals recognize.
|Morning Sickness
|Hyperemesis Gravidarum
|You lose little if any weight.
|You lose 5-20 pounds or more. (> 5% of prepregnancy
|Nausea and vomiting do not interfere with your ability
to eat or drink enough each day.
|Nausea and vomiting cause you to eat very little and get
dehydrated if not treated.
|You vomit infrequently and the nausea is episodic but
not severe. You have significant discomfort and misery.
|You vomit, or feel the need to, often and may vomit bile or blood if not treated.
Nausea is usually moderate to severe and constant.
|Traditional remedies like diet or lifestyle changes are enough to help you
feel better most of the time.
|You will probably require fluid hydration through an IV
and/or medications to ease your symptoms.
|You typically improve after the first trimester,
but may be queasy at times throughout pregnancy.
|You usually feel some relief by mid-pregnancy, but
may be nauseous and/or vomit until late pregnancy.
|You will be able to work most days and care for your family, though less than usual at times.
|You will likely be unable to work for weeks or months,
and may need help just caring for yourself.
|You may feel a bit depressed at times, especially if you have more severe nausea, but are able to be your usual self most of the time. You will likely forget most of the unpleasantness after delivery.
|You may feel anxious about what lies ahead if you had HG before. You will likely become depressed due to misery and physical depletion. More severe HG often is traumatic and may impact you for years to come.
Calculate Your Weightloss
Every woman with HG loses weight. Calculate the percentage you have lost to see if you should call your doctor.
Severity of Weight Loss*
|Significant Weight Loss (%):
|Severe Weight Loss (%):
|1 week
|> 2%
|1 month
|> 5%
|3 months
|> 7.5%
|6 months
|> 10%
Reprinted from Blackburn GL, Bistrian
BR, Maini BS, Schlamm HT, Smith MF. "Nutritional and metabolic assessment
of the hospitalized patient." JPEN. 1977; 1:11-22.
* Percent Weight Change = [(Usual Weight - Actual Weight) ÷ (Usual Weight)] x 100
NOTE: This scale is based on non-pregnant subjects.
Updated on: Aug. 24, 2019


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Violence against children is all too often unseen, unheard and underreported, said UNICEF today, announcing an initiative that urges ordinary citizens, lawmakers and governments to speak out more forcefully to fight violence against children.
The initiative builds on growing popular outrage that erupted following horrific attacks against children, such as the October 2012 shooting of then 14-year-old Malala Yousafzai in Pakistan, the fatal shooting of 26 pupils and teachers in Newtown, Connecticut, in December 2012 and gang rapes of girls in India and in South Africa in 2013.
"In every country, in every culture, there is violence against children," said UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake. "Whenever and wherever children are harmed, our outrage and anger must be seen and heard. We must make the invisible visible."
This is the underlying message as UNICEF launches the End Violence Against Children initiative. The initiative urges people around the world to recognize violence against children, join global, national or local movements to end it and bring together new ideas to focus collective action on this goal. We have the power to fight violence now, says UNICEF, as the organization brings its global voice to add to the many efforts already underway.
The initiative was unveiled with a powerful video narrated by UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Liam Neeson, who leads the viewer through a series of scenes depicting invisible violence.
"This is a 15-year-old girl being gang raped," he says as the camera pans across an abandoned lot. "This teacher is beating a boy for talking back in class, while the rest of the class watches," he says as new scenes unfold.
"Just because you can't see violence against children doesn't mean it isn't there," Neeson says. "Make the invisible visible. Help us make violence against children disappear. Join us. Speak out."
The need to take urgent collective action is underlined even by the limited statistics available, which point to the scale and extent of violence. For example, some 150 million girls and 73 million boys under 18 years experienced sexual violence and exploitation, according to the WHO, and an estimated 1.2 million children are trafficked every year, according to a 2005 ILO report.
Violence inflicts not only physical wounds but leaves mental scars on children. It affects their physical and mental health, compromises their ability to learn and socialize and undermines their development.
A special microsite and a social media campaign outlines ways for children, parents and communities to take action – such as getting involved, getting informed, organizing events and public discussion forums, supporting child victims of violence and working with global and local UNICEF partners.
Protecting children is at the heart of UNICEF's mandate. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child specifies that every child everywhere has the right to be protected from all forms of violence.


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'And With Your Spirit'
2011 will end with new sounds in church. Why many feel it will lead to a revival.
WASHINGTON — The year 2010 saw Vatican approval of the new English translation of the Roman Missal.
2011 will be the year people in the pews finally start hearing it — and praying it.
The missal is scheduled to enter use on Nov. 27, the First Sunday of Advent. Dioceses across the country are already putting programs and timelines in place to prepare for the change.
The new translation is the result of years of work in response to the Vatican's call for a more faithful rendering of the original Latin. It is also expected to more fully convey the sacredness of the texts of the Mass.
Father Richard Hilgartner, associate director of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Secretariat for Divine Worship, explained that one major improvement in the new texts is greater care in respecting the biblical and patristic sources which often underlie liturgical prayers and upon which Vatican II placed great emphasis. He called the new translation "memorable, evocative and biblical."
For example, "And also with you" becomes "And with your spirit"; "peace to his people on earth" becomes "on earth peace to people of good will," and "the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father" becomes "the only begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages."
How are dioceses preparing for the new missal?
According to Father Bob Webster, the Diocese of Orlando, Fla., where he heads the Office of Liturgy, is about a third of the way into the implementation. Beginning last summer, Father Webster introduced portions of new changes to priests in convocations, then followed up in November with workshops for priests, deacons, catechists, liturgical leaders and anyone else who wanted to attend. About 600 came.
"It was important to get us all on the same page," he said, especially noting the emphasis on the liturgical history and theology that went along with the changes or preceded the changes.
Father Webster said they're looking at the language, structure and sources of the prayers, all with the goal of helping the priests "to pray better and to understand the historical roots and origins of the prayers."
In Orlando, overall reactions to all steps have been very positive, Father Webster said.
Diocese-wide in-pew catechesis begins in February in four blocks using three methods: pulpit announcements, short homiletic-type video presentations in place of the homily or before or after Mass, and materials posted on the diocesan and parish websites.
Catechesis Courses
Eliot Kapitan, director of the Office for Worship and the Catechumenate in the Springfield, Ill., Diocese, said that four events for priests were launched in February 2010: Two included diocesan parish-life coordinators. At a two-day gathering in October, priests and coordinators heard a presentation by Father Paul Turner, a facilitator for the International Commission on English in the Liturgy.
In January 2010 the office started a monthly newsletter for general readership called "We Give You Thanks and Praise." Kapitan's office is also using it for basic liturgical catechesis: "We need to help the people understand why we do what we do, and not just on what we say," he said.
His office will regularly provide bulletin announcements and short articles through next fall and will also offer an extensive website with a 15-month calendar of scheduled events.
By midyear, there will be events to help choir and music directors, catechists, directors of religious education and school principals to learn how to prepare others, such as their faculty, staff and students. For instance, age-appropriate activities books will help them prepare children in the diocese.
In the Archdiocese of Denver, the Office of Liturgy is facilitating the material going to the parishes. Auxiliary Bishop James Conley, who chairs the committee for the implementation for the new translation, said it is much more than simply implementing the new texts. He pointed out that his committee is going to use implementation time to assist pastors and all those involved in the liturgy to bring about a renewed Eucharistic catechesis.
"We want to see this also as an opportunity for everyone to deepen and renew their love of the liturgy and their understanding of the true spirit of the liturgy," he explained. "We're taking our cue from Pope Benedict XVI's book The Spirit of the Liturgy."
"The new text in and of itself carries within it a renewal of the liturgy," he added. "We have a new, more accurate translation of the Latin. A more elevated translation linguistically will help us to have a … true liturgical renewal."
Bishop Conley also spoke extensively on this in a talk on the feast of St. Cecilia (see his addresses in the "Bishop Conley" section at ArchDen.org).
For the implementation and catechesis, the archdiocese's Denver Catholic Register will run a series of articles, and the liturgy office will distribute material such as bulletin inserts, announcements and a list of books people can use to deepen their understanding of the liturgy.
Making Up for the 1960s
In the Diocese of Bridgeport, Conn., Msgr. Andrew Varga is not only a member of the implementation committee, but also a current and longtime member of the board of directors of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions. He said the Church has a chance now to thoroughly explain why the changes are being made, something that "fell into a secondary spot" when the Mass of Paul VI (the Novus Ordo) was implemented in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
"So, what's being hoped for in the interim," he said, "is that we tackle the catechetical component we didn't do in the 1960s — what it means to live as a Eucharistic people, to participate in Jesus' sacrifice and to appreciate fully what it means to be part of a priestly people by virtue of our baptism."
Along with this focus, the implementation started in the diocese with a series of informational meetings with priests and deacons. Msgr. Varga and committee member Msgr. Alan Detscher will be returning to each of the five vicariates twice from January through June "to talk about the language, where the changes come from, what the changes are trying to accomplish," Msgr. Varga said. A schedule for meetings is in the works to equip school teachers, catechists and others responsible for passing on the faith so they can give accurate and substantive answers to the questions people have.
"We want to equip the key people to be the teachers in their own venues," Msgr. Varga said.
Bridgeport Bishop William Lori noted that this year is "a wonderful opportunity for all of us to rediscover the meaning of the liturgy."
"In the coming months, there will be many efforts to catechize regarding the liturgy," he said, "and I will do my part by using my column in the Fairfield County Catholic diocesan newspaper in the year ahead to describe the parts of the Mass and their meaning."
In the Archdiocese of Louisville, Ky., the Office of Worship is focusing on bringing people further along in their understanding of the Mass, according to Judy Bullock, its director. The office's timeline for the full implementation includes articles in the archdiocesan paper on various topics of the liturgy called "Conversations with the Archbishop," with Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, who also serves as vice president of the USCCB.
Beginning this summer, the office will make available for parishes a five-minute video catechesis on the liturgy and the new missal.
Music at Mass
Bullock's office is already having sessions with all of the musicians in the diocese to recommend new musical settings for Mass. She believes it will be a significantly easier transition to the revised missal using a new setting at the start, even though the present Mass settings will be revised and available for future use.
"By choosing a new musical setting," she said, "the success for implementation for using the new texts will be much better." Revised current settings can be added later.
Bishop Conley believes the musical component is going to be extremely important. "Again, it's an opportunity to renew our music and make it better."
Of the many new Mass settings being composed, the Mass of Renewal by William Gokelman and David Kauffman (MassofRenewal.com) won first place in the "New Mass Setting" competition sponsored by the National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
Last August in Atlanta, addressing the Southeastern Liturgical Music Symposium, Msgr. Andrew Wadsworth, executive director of the International Commission on English in the Liturgy Secretariat, spoke about the importance and reasons for singing the Mass.
"Maybe the greatest challenge that lies before us," he said, "is the invitation once again to sing the Mass rather than merely to sing at Mass."
It is another component in the implementation of the third edition of the Roman Missal.
Joseph Pronechen is based in Trumbull, Connecticut.


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Tobacco Everywhere
For making cigars, tobacco is grown all around the world, from Poland to South Africa, from Argentina to Canada and, westbound, from Philippines to Mexico. But cigar tobaccos are mainly grown in the intertropical areas.
Tobacco Origin
Tobacco is known as a plant originally from America. Some species were identified in South Pacific. There are many species and varieties. Not all of them are used in smoking products. Many are grown as ornamental plants as they are frequently blooming, showing colors from white to dark red and purple.
Here are some of the countries in which tobacco is grown, to produce your cigars.
Argentina grows dark air-cured tobacco in the provinces of Misiones and Corrientes, and flue cured tobacco in the area of Salta. Misiones has also a production of Burley type. These tobaccos are mainly for cigarettes but Corrientes is appreciated for short filler cigars because of its smooth taste. Argentina used to be a big producer and exporter but changes in the economic and income tax policies have seriously damaged the production, making the tobacco too expensive to be competitive on the international market. Consequently, production volumes have decreased.
Brazil is one of the largest world's tobacco producers. The East Central State of Bahia is an important cigar tobacco growing area, about 100 miles west of the state capital, Salvador da Bahia, an active port on the Atlantic Coast. The Northern State of Alagoas hosts a production around the city of Arapiraca where maduro cigar wrappers are grown. The Southern states of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina produce tobacco for cigarettes and pipe.
Cameroon cigar wrappers are grown in the East part of the country. The growing area spreads over the eastern border, into the Central African Republic. Wrappers are air grown, without fertilizers and pesticides, by small farmers. The average plantation size is about one acre. The seed is originally from Sumatra, introduced in the country just after WWII. Grown first for French Monopoly needs, the tobacco was offered on the international market when production was too large for this single use. Well appreciated by European manufacturers and large American cigars companies, Cameroon wrapper production dropped down during the late 1980s, due to poor management. Today, quantities are small and quality could be better.
Dark air cured tobaccos are produced in Mexico, mainly in Vera Cruz and Tampico provinces, on the East Coast along the Golf. There is also some production in Yucatan. Previously a state-owned operation, it is now handled by private individuals and cooperatives. Mexican tobacco is very dark and the best leaves can be used as maduro wrappers. In San Andres de Tuxtla (Vera Cruz), there is a very interesting production of Sumatra seed wrappers.
In Philippines, tobacco growing is concentrated in the Northern part of the main island of Luzon. Traditionally, dark tobacco for cigars was grown and Philippines' cigars were very famous, under the powerful Compania General de Tabaccos de Filipinas. They probably declined because they were too mild. Today, Philippines still grows dark tobacco and has developed a production of flue-cured tobacco for blond cigarettes.
Zimbabwe is among the top three countries for high quality flue cured tobacco (with the USA and Brazil). The embargo that hit the country, when it was still Rhodesia, did not hurt the production. It made the Rhodesians more inventive and they went on producing. At this time, Zambia and Tanzania, the neighboring countries were selling a lot! When the embargo was lifted in 1980 allowing us to deal directly, we discovered a fascinating organization and equipment, the best in the world. Tobacco was the top activity of the country and getting a job in tobacco was a challenge for many young men. The actual Zimbabwean agrarian policy , which we won't discuss here, will probably strike this country off the list of tobacco producers. Cigar industry will not suffer as flue-cured tobaccos are mainly concerned. Brazil should be the major beneficiary of this situation.
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The reasons why tobacco is bad for you are countless. You already know that smoking is bad for your health. But do you really realize just how bad it is? Cigarettes kill more people every year than car accidents, homicide, AIDS, suicide, and illicit drugs-all added together. But yet millions of people continue to smoke and young people are starting every day.
Reports show that 46.2 million people in the United States currently smoke. That is 22.8% of the adult population or almost one in every four people. If they continue to smoke their chances of becoming a victim of the horrible effects of smoking tobacco will continue to increase. Their chances of falling victim to lung, throat, or mouth cancer are greatly increased. Their chances of developing a deadly lung disease like COPD become greater and greater.
Like hypnotherapy NLP works by targeting the subconscious mind and removing the cravings to smoke. Unlike hypnotherapy, you do not have to consult a professional to gain the benefits of NLP. There are NLP audio recordings available online that you can listen to in your own home that will help you easily quit smoking.
Since NLP benefits are gained just by listening to an audio recording it is all natural with none of the side effects or on-going costs associated with medications. One of the reasons why tobacco is bad for you is because it contains thousands of chemicals. If you want stop smoking why take more chemicals to do so? Use a completely natural smoking cessation technique like NLP.


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Kate Walsh & Cheyenne Jackson: 'Full Circle' Cast Dinner!
Kate Walsh flashes a smile as she attends DirectTV's Full Circle Cast and Crew Dinner held at Bagatelle on Wednesday (October 2) in Los Angeles.
The 45-year-old actress was joined by her co-stars Cheyenne Jackson, David Boreanaz, Julian McMahon, and Devon Gearhart at the event.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Kate Walsh
Full Circle focuses on the complexity of human interaction, this time through "La Ronde"-style episodes where 11 people's lives intertwine and intersect until they come to a devastating and shocking conclusion.
Catch the premiere of the show on DirectTV on Wednesday (October 9) at 9pm EST!
FYI: Kate is wearing Martin Katz jewels.


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Q. How can I research surnames of Jewish families from Italy?
A. There are many Italian Jews, and Jewish culture was very prominent in Italy at times in its history. Several books can help you research surnames of Italian Jews. First, the book on Italian surnames is Joseph G. Fucilla's Our Italian Surnames (Genealogical Publishing Co.); the current edition is a 1998 reprint of the 1949 edition. As for Jewish surnames, see A Dictionary of Jewish Surnames from the Russian Empire (Avotaynu) and A Dictionary of Jewish Surnames from the Kingdom of Poland (Avotaynu), both by Alexander Beider.
From the October 2000 issue of Family Tree Magazine


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As a style, overalls have throwback charm, with their origins going back decades. This design has utilitarian origins, and actually got its start as a workwear garment for men spending their days in fields and mines. Over time, they became popular with women, thanks to their functional design, comfortable feel and unique look. By the 1960s, denim overalls became a style statement piece, worn by just about everyone. However, they got a serious surge in popularity with 1980s hip-hop style and streetwear, and 1990s grunge. Since then, overalls have reached a new level of popularity, and continue to stay loved. Once a novelty, this look has gone completely mainstream, and we love it just as much as we did in the beginning.
If you love jumpsuits, you'll love overalls for their versatility and ease. This one-piece wonder makes putting together an outfit simpler than ever. You just have to choose a top, perhaps add another layer if needed, and find the right shoes to complete the look. These all depend on your personal style, and also the environment and occasion you're dressing for. You can dress your denim overalls up or down, with just about anything you've already got in your closet.
For casual looks, a colorful tee (long-sleeved or short-sleeved) really pops under denim overalls. Pair with sneakers or even sandals to round out the laid-back vibe. This style works great for festivals; if you're spending the day dashing between stages to see your favorite bands, you'll look great in overalls and a fun tank or cropped shirt. Roll the cuffs to show off your shoes, add a sling bag or crossbody, and you're the picture of individual, carefree style.
Overalls also work as a style statement in the office. When it's colder, wear a fitted turtleneck or crew sweater under them, for a classic look with sophistication. You can also wear a top made of lace, or a flowing blouse – even though overalls have a look of their own, they go with almost anything. And yes – you can wear heels with overalls. In fact, we love this look, and think it's perfect for our skinny overalls, which feature a fitted silhouette.
If you can't find overalls in the color or size you're looking for, check out our denim jumpsuits. Levi's® makes them in a few different styles and washes. With pieces like these, you're dressed and ready to go in a step – one and done. Garments like denim jumpsuits and denim overalls truly make outfitting a cinch, and combine classic style with time-tested functionality.
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On the lamb, with wine
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When I hear the word "lamb," my ears immediately perk up. It's such a great protein, and when prepared well, it can be transformative. Add Australian wines to that and I am at your mercy. So when I was invited last week to Fairway Market's Café on the Upper West Side (@FairwayMarket) for an Aussie lamb-cooking demo featuring the country's wines, I was in.


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There's no question that primary-care physicians have long been spurned by the fee-for-service model that doesn't recognize or reimburse fully the time spent with patients. Well, internists had a pretty good summer. Firstly , the CMS "proposed creating new evaluation-and-management codes for non face-to-face activities relating to the coordination of care for patients with two or more chronic conditions". And, now a bipartisan draft bill from the House Energy and Commerce Committee's health subcommittee extends that to care coordination between multiple physicians and other suppliers and providers of services.The number of chronic patients is expected to rise to 171m by 2030.
The CMS proposal solicited public comment on whether general third-party designation of a practice as a medical home could be considered evidence that the practice was up to the task of providing care-coordination services. But the draft of the House bill specifically mentions the National Committee for Quality Assurance's (NCQA) medical home and patient-centered specialty practice recognition programs.
Part of the solution is to recognize practices as medical homes so they qualify under the new payment model. Thus far, the NCQA program has designated 5,770 practices as medical homes.
"We are particularly pleased the draft includes expedited recognition of patient-centered medical homes as an approved alternative payment model for medical practices," Dr. Jeffrey Cain, AAFP president of The American Academy of Family Physicians, said. That said, Cain did add that family doctors are "disappointed that the subcommittee's draft does not include a provision to specify a higher base-payment rate for those services provided by primary-care physicians," Cain said.
Primary care has long been affected by dwindling reimbursements — In the 20th annual Modern Healthcare Physician Compensation Survey, family physicians finished last among the 23 specialties tracked – and a consequent migration of family physicians towards hospital employment. Medical students are increasingly avoiding family medicine (the number of students selecting careers in primary care has declined by 41% in the last decade), leading to an expected shortage of 44,000 primary care physicians by 2025.
Tags: CMS, Family physicians, fee-for-service healthcare model, House Energy and Commerce Committee, medical home, National Committee for Quality Assurance, NCQA, primary care, primary-care physicians


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For the love of Hangul
(Much of the information in this post can be found on the Hangul wikipedia article, but I've taken what I consider the most interesting points for this blog and expanded them)
I've mentioned briefly in previous posts here about Hangul, the Korea alphabet, but haven't gone into exactly why it's such an incredibly beautiful system. I thought I'd do that now, before leaving Seoul on Thursday and thus never getting it done.
You can learn to read Hangul in an hour or two, mostly due to its amazingly logical structure, something which I've not seen in any other alphabet. In general alphabets evolve slowly whereas Hangul is relatively new and its original structure was so perfect that it hasn't had to change much.
Prior to the invention of Hangul, some 550 years ago, the writing system in Korea used the Chinese characters (this can still be seen in a huge number of words which are very very similar to Chinese - today's new one for me was on the screen of the printer in my office - 준비- junbi cf. the Chinese 准备 - zhǔnbèi - ready).
The reason for the invention of Hangul was, quite sensibly, because although the Chinese writing system has many artistically sensible reasons for its existence, efficiency in learning it is not one of them. On average it takes a couple of years longer for a student to get up to the same standard of reading using characters as it does when studying a non-character based alphabet. Half a millennium ago when the majority of Korea was illiterate, King Sejong, commissioned the writing system and this was clearly a visionary step. I do wonder how China would have developed differently had it also had such a huge literate population.
Anyway, the history of the writing system is interesting, but it's the structure which is so beautiful. For a start, if you ask a Korean to write down the alphabet, they will not write it down in a single list. They will in general write it down with the consonants and vowels separately, plus the diphthongal vowels, the doubled consonants and the iotized vowels (ya instead of a, etc.)
I'll get onto these in a moment, but first the actual structure of writing the words. Every Korean word is built out of a number of syllables and each syllable has either 2 or 3 letters in it. However, unlike most alphabets you may be used to (save for Hebrew and Arabic), the letters may go above and below each other. A two letter syllable is either places with the two letters next to each other, or one above the other, while a three letter syllable has two, at the top, next to each other followed by one at the bottom, or all three in a column. You read left to right then top to bottom withing a syllable.
For instance, in my opinion the most important word in the Korean language: 김치 kimchi (actually pronounced with more of a 'g' than a 'k'), is made of of the two syllables 김 gim, and 치 chi. The first syllable is read clockwise from the top left and the second is read from left to right.
But this also isn't why it's so beautiful. The reason that Hangul is such a beautiful language is because the consonants are based on the sound of the letter and the shape of your mouth when you say it (known as articulatory phonetics). As a good example. The 'n' sound is written as ㄴ, which is the shape of your tongue when saying the letter 'n'. In my opinion we could have written the Pioneer plaque in Hangul ;-)
How about if we have a sound similar to 'n' but with the tip of the tongue making more contact with the roof of the mouth. This is 'd' written as ㄷ where the new line at the top represents this contact. And if we aspirate this sound with a burst of air to make it 't', this is written as ㅌand has the shape of the tongue (the bottom line with the vertical), the stronger contact (the middle line) plus the aspiration (the top line). The 'r' (or sometimes 'l') is another variation of 'n' but this time it takes the form of a flap consonant. 'r' is represented therefore as ㄹ.
'g' and 'k' are ㄱ andㅋ which are the shape of the back of the tongue on saying these consonants, the second line in 'k' again marks an aspirated sound.
The consonant group 'm', 'b' and 'p' are written as ㅁ, ㅂ and ㅍ and are the basic shape of the mouth on forming these letters where the 'b' is explosive and the 'p' is aspirated.
ㅅ , ㅈ, ㅊ, 's', 'j' and 'ch' is the least obvious set but given the first, the second and third follow as being the same forms with contact with the roof of the mouth and an additional aspirated sound for 'ch'.
The two glottal sounds 'ng' and 'h', ㅇ and ㅎ have the shape of the throat opening in glottal consonants. The 'ng' can also be a silent letter which is used at the beginning of a syllable when it starts with a vowel sound - no syllable in Korean can be written with a vowel to start. As far as I know this is to do with the aesthetics of the written form.
So, those are the basic consonants. I'd wager that if you've read this far you could probably recognise most of the Korean vowels without trying to remember them. Some of these letters can be doubled up to get glottalized sounds and a few combinations make up consonant clusters (ls, lt, bs etc.).
Now onto the vowels. The basic forms of the vowels can be recognised within seconds, so I'll just list them here:
ㅏ,ㅓ, ㅗ, ㅜ, ㅡ andㅣ which are a, eo, o, u, eu and i. Want to add a y to the front? Add another short line: ㅑ,ㅕ, ㅛ and ㅠ - ya, yeo, yo and yu. Note that there's no yi or yu as these are included in the diphthongs
and then there are the diphthongs, which are simply combinations of these vowels:
ㅐ, ㅒ , ㅔ ,ㅖ, ㅘ, ㅙ , ㅚ, ㅝ, ㅞ, ㅟand ㅢ - ae, yae, e, ye, wa, wae, oe, weo, we, wi, yi Note that these can in general be worked out from the simple vowels. ie. ㅒ is ㅑ'ya' withㅣ'i' and thus yae.
So, there you have it, that's hangul, more or less. There are some subtleties related to the sounds depending on where the letters sit in a word, for instance ㄱ can appear to sound like a g or a k depending on whether it's at the beginning or middle of a word. Similarly the difference between 'd' and 't' can be subtle to a non-native speaker.
For English speakers perhaps the hardest thing I've noticed is that the non-dipthongal vowels are very pure in Korean. What we would normally count as a pure vowel in English would often be seen as a combination of two in Korean. I'm staying in an area called Sinchon but there's another area the other side of the city called Sincheon and I still have a really hard time telling the difference between the last vowels.
Anyway, that's a basic flavour of the alphabet. I've slowly been adding to my vocabulary this time, mostly with words related to foods but I'll try and pick up a few more useful phrases for next time I come.
If you're a native speaker and have any comments on this, please do tell me. For now 안녕히 계세요!
(With many thanks to Yumi for the consultation and for answering my constant stream of questions)


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DOE Needs To Reduce Or Eliminate Disproportionate Burdens On Small Cable Operators, Trade Group Says
PITTSBURGH, April 9, 2013 – The American Cable Association is calling on the Department of Energy to take cognizance of the existence of small cable operators and scale back proposals that would place costly compliance burdens on small operators through regulations that would mandate tests on the energy efficiency of set-top boxes (STBs) used in millions of pay-television homes.
"ACA supports the effort to make STBs as energy efficient as possible, but DOE's proposals utterly fail to account for the cost burdens they would impose on small cable companies that lack the resources to comply with a host of complicated mandates," ACA President and CEO Matthew M. Polka said.
ACA set forth its concerns in comments filed April 8 in connection with a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) in which DOE outlined a series of proposals that failed to make meaningful distinctions between the financial capabilities of locally run independent cable systems and cable operators and satellite TV providers that serve millions of customers on a regional and nationwide basis.
ACA explained that the success of DOE's mission to spur the development and deployment of more energy-efficient STBs depends on its ability to leverage the industry's expertise and capabilities but that requiring small cable operators to set up elaborate testing facilities and hire expert engineers to test the energy use of scores of small-scale software configurations would not meaningfully contribute to this success.
"It would, however, impose significant costs on the segment of the industry that can least afford them. Doing so would threaten the competitive market, a result that the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) expressly seeks to prevent," Polka said.
In particular, ACA said it opposed DOE's apparent proposal to treat every different combination of software that is loaded onto an STB as a unique "model," and thereby deem any party that loads software onto a set-top box to be a "manufacturer." As a result, many small cable operators would be deemed to be "manufacturers" of dozens or even hundreds of device models. The number could be even greater depending upon the interpretation of whether various frequent software updates would render yet another new model each time, exponentially magnifying the testing burden.
"At one time, many small operators deployed STBs with the software provided only by the box's manufacturer, and therefore would not have been implicated by DOE's proposed definitions. However, today the reality in the field is far more complicated. Many small operators increasingly load third-party software and Enhanced TV Binary Interchange Format (EBIF) applications onto STBs to take advantage of new innovative options available in this rapidly changing and increasingly competitive market," Polka said.
ACA identified other concerns with DOE's proposed regulations. The trade group said the NOPR understates the cost of testing for small cable operators and assumes that each operator would need to test only two models. Unfortunately, small cable operators would be required to test a new "model" every time they changed any software on an STB. Under this standard, small operators could have dozens or even hundreds of "models" to test, at a cost far exceeding the estimate provided by the NOPR.
ACA said the NOPR is based on a number of false assumptions about the number of small businesses affected by the rule; the number of tests that each would have to perform; the revenue impact of the testing requirement; and the relative ease of and costs involved in employing an electronics engineer to test STB models for small operators. Many small cable operators do not have the necessary personnel or equipment resources to perform these tests in-house, or package equipment for shipment to a testing facility, let alone to do so each and every time they make a new variation in software.
ACA recommended that DOE could better achieve its goal of spurring the development and deployment of more energy efficient STBs by requiring the actual physical hardware manufacturer of the boxes to perform testing. Doing so would avoid imposing significant costs on an industry sector least able to bear them at a time of rising costs, increasing regulatory burdens and declining video revenues.
About the American Cable Association
Based in Pittsburgh, the American Cable Association is a trade organization representing nearly 850 smaller and medium-sized, independent cable companies who provide broadband services for more than 7 million cable subscribers primarily located in rural and smaller suburban markets across America. Through active participation in the regulatory and legislative process in Washington, D.C., ACA's members work together to advance the interests of their customers and ensure the future competitiveness and viability of their business. For more information, visit https://acaconnects.org/


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Subsidized campus childcare was hard-won and remains very effective, while budget cuts and the privatization of childcare threaten centers across the country.
Do police treat religious-based protest events differently than secular ones? Drawing on data from more than 15,000 protest events in the United States (1960 to 1995) and using quantitative methods, we find that law enforcement agents were less likely to show up at protests when general religious actors, actions, or organizations were present. Rather than reflecting privileged legitimacy, we find that this protective effect is explained by religious protesters' use of less threatening tactics at events.
Lawyers keep the gates of public justice institutions, particularly through their roles in formal procedures like hearings and trials. Yet, it is not clear what lawyers do in such quintessentially legal settings: conclusions from past research are bedeviled by a lack of clear theory and inconsistencies in research design. Conceptualizing litigation work in terms of professional expertise, I conduct a theoretically grounded synthesis of the findings of extant studies of lawyers' impact on civil case outcomes.
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Multiple chronic conditions (i.e., multimorbidity) increase a person's depressive symptoms more than having one chronic condition. Little is known regarding whether multimorbidity similarly increases the depressive symptoms of one's spouse and whether this depends on type of condition, gender, or both spouses' health status. Analysis of multiple waves of the Health and Retirement Study reveals husband's number of chronic conditions is positively related to wife's depressive symptoms when both spouses are chronically ill.
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Headphones buyers' guide
There's nothing worse than a pair of headphones so loud everyone around you can hear your embarrassing taste in music; or even worse, ones that don't block out that annoying background noise on your daily commute – a lovely ambient track mixed in with a commentary on last night's Eastenders? No thank you!
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Headphone styles
The first decision you need to make about style: and it's not just a case of big or small. Headphones tend to be broken down into the following categories:
Earbuds: Sometimes called 'in-ear' headphones, these are the most common style and are perfect for listening to music on the go. They're lightweight, portable and take up the least room in your bag. They're also good at blocking out background sounds and won't catch on hair, hats or earrings. On the downside you'll have to take a knock in sound quality, while they can sometimes slip or be uncomfortable.
Full-sized headphones: Formerly only seen on the head of the person listening at the counter in HMV, Dr Dre has spearheaded a resurgence in full-sized headphones. These cans fully enclose your ears and almost completely isolate background sound, as well as usually offering far more bass and generally better sound quality than earbuds. The price for this is their cumbersome nature – you'll either ned to have a large bag with you, or be wearing them on your neck all day!
Gaming headsets: These will come with a built-in mic so you can easily chat to your team mates and mock your enemies as you blow them away. The better sets will also offer virtual 7.1 surround sound for the ultimate gaming experience.
Sports headphones: Sometimes described as 'around-ear' headphones, these are designed to be worn securely around the ear, clipping to the back. They're brilliant if you find in-ear styles uncomfortable or find they slip easily and are also ideally designed for sports, running and gym use. Unfortunately, they don't tend to be as durable as other designs, while sound quality is often given up in favour of practicality.
On-ear headphones: These are bigger than sports or in-ear styles but smaller than full-sized headphones, instead resting over the head and on your outer ears. They tend to be comfortable and adjustable, but lack the quality, noise isolation and bass of the better in-ear or full-sized models.
Noise cancelling and sound isolating headphones
Headphones with these features work to limit or completely cancel out background noise.
Noise cancelling headphones feature little built-in microphones that work by producing signals and reversing outside noise so as to cancel them out. They're perfect in environments with lots of constant background noise, such as on aeroplanes and public transport. They even double up as earplugs, effectively cancelling out outside noise even without any music playing.
Sound isolating headphones are also great for your journey in to work, but work in the opposite fashion. They trap music in your ear, meaning no one need know if you're listening to The Best of Kylie on your daily commute! By blocking out background noise it also means you can play your music at a lower volume, causing less strain on your ears. If music quality is important to you these may be the best headphones for you.
Wireless headphones/Bluetooth headsets
Cordless headphones have been seriously upgraded in the past few years, with better sound quality and technology. They use Bluetooth or RF transmissions between the phones and a small dongle in your music player or laptop. The lack of wires has obvious benefits; the flipside being a very regular charging of changing of batteries. Sound quality is also not as great as on wired models, as you have to expect to lose something in the ether.
At-home wireless headphones are usually full-sized models with base stations. They're brilliant if you hate annoying wires and you can really get immersed in the sound. But, as before, sound quality is compromised and many wireless models can some slight background noise/interference.
Other headphone features to consider
As well as style and quality, there are plenty of little added extras to consider looking out for. Here's out pick of the main features that you may not be able to live without once you get used to them:
- Microphone: Whether you need some earbuds for your phone so you take calls, or want some cans with a mic for that ultimate online gaming experience, you'll need a mic. These are often on the headphone wire with a handy set of buttons that can be used to skip tracks as well as take incoming calls.
- Made for iPods: Many headphones are optimised to work with Apple iPods and iPhones, with on-wire controls designed to work with iTunes.
- Cable length: Often overlooked, this can be crucial. You're looking for something just right: too long and you'll be dangling all over the place (as it were), to short and you'll have to find a new pocket for your MP3 player.
- Volume limiting: This isn't the most common of features, but is especially useful if buying for younger children. These headphones typically limit volume output to around 85dB, which is considered a level that won't damage your hearing. Not great for listening to Motorhead, but good for your health!
- Biometrics: Looking for headphones to take on your run, cycle or gym visit? These can kill two birds with one stone by gathering heartrate information while you're on the move and transferring the data to your fitness app of choice.
- Surround sound: If you're a serious gamer or film lover with intolerant house mates, surround sound headphones are the answer to your prayers. They have multiple drivers in each speaker, allowing them to fool your ears by emulating proper surround sound.
What now? Buying your headphones
Hopefully that's all you need to know about buying headphones online and all the specifications you should look for you're ready to scroll up to our comparison table.
Here you can compare prices and deals from the household names of UK retailing – safe in the knowledge we update our site every day with all the latest sales and deals.
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January 9, 2013
On Monday night's CNN broadcast of the barely-watched Piers Morgan show, infowarrior Alex Jones handed Piers Morgan his best ratings ever. He also "lost his cool," according to the mainstream media which blasted Jones all day Tuesday, trying to paint him as a radical with "dangerous" ideas… y'know, like those insane ideas outlined in the U.S. Bill of Rights.
And yet, in those fifteen or so minutes that CNN producers even allowed Alex to remain on the show before kicking him off the set, Alex managed to broadcast a massive collection of truths that you normally never hear anywhere on the mainstream media: the dangers of psychiatric drugs, the truth about 9/11, why true Americans will fight for their Second Amendment rights and so on.
Media elitists are calling Alex Jones "bonkers" and "crazy." But the more I thought about it, the more I realized Piers Morgan is far crazier than Alex Jones. Here's why…
Twelve reasons why Piers Morgan is crazier than Alex Jones
#1) Piers Morgan stands for globalist lies, propaganda and teleprompter-scripted fake news. Alex Jones stands for real news, with all its unscripted passion and spontaneous outrage. Which of these is crazier?
#2) Piers Morgan thinks slaves are supposed to be "polite" while they're being stripped of their self defense and human rights. That's crazy! Alex Jones recognizes the threat and says "HELL NO!" and shatters the false matrix of civil obedience.
#3) If Piers Morgan has a problem with you, he'll wait for you to leave and then say nasty things behind your back. If Alex Jones has a problem with you, he'll just come right out and say it to your face. Which is more honest?
#4) Piers Morgan stands for higher ratings. Alex Jones stands for principles upon which our nation was founded. Is that crazy?
#5) Piers Morgan is the kind of globalist coward that would arm-twist someone else into fighting for him. He's got armed bodyguards, after all. Alex Jones never has bodyguards and he would fight any man with bare fists. Or, if Alex were part of your fire team, he would pick up a rifle like everyone else and march straight to the front lines. Okay, that might be a little crazy, but it's at least the kind of crazy you want on your team! Morgan is a coward. Jones is a man of courage.
#6) Piers Morgan thinks the process of enslaving and oppressing people must remain "civil" and "proper." How crazy is that? Alex Jones thinks oppressed people must fight back at any cost to protect the liberty of future generations and beat back tyranny. That makes more sense than anything I've ever heard coming out of CNN!
#7) Piers Morgan thinks America would be better if it were a lot more like Britain, with all its violent muggings, police state surveillance and total censorship by insanely oppressive monarchy. That's insane! Alex Jones thinks America would be better if it were a lot more like the Republic, where all men are created equal and there is no silly king or queen claiming some sort of spooky, superstitious "divine right" to rule over everyone else.
#8) Piers Morgan thinks that his First Amendment overrides your Second Amendment. Loonville, isn't it? Alex Jones believes that both the First and Second Amendments are immutable, divine rights that can never be stripped from anyone. That makes total sense to me!
#9) Piers Morgan fled a media empire in the UK after being accused of involvement in a criminal hacking fraud. Sounds crazy, but it's true. Alex Jones built his own media empire from the ground up by telling the truth, and he flees no one.
#10) Piers Morgan demands total obedience to corrupt, criminal authority. Alex Jones believes in total DIS-obedience to false authority.
#11) Piers Morgan represents the same insanely power-hungry redcoat traitors who once tried to disarm, enslave and rule over colonial America. Alex Jones represents the sound-minded rebellious patriots who rightfully shot and killed the redcoats in order to declare independence from tyranny. Piers Morgan thinks 1776 was a terrible loss for his country. Alex Jones knows that 1776 was a great victory for his. Who is more sane now?
#12) Piers Morgan eats buttered scones with light toast for breakfast. Alex Jones devours tyrants as a scrumptious snack.
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A religious leader on Kenya's coast says that a cleric who preaches at a mosque whose last imam was mysteriously killed has died in a barrage of bullets
Sheikh Mohammed Khalifa, secretary of the Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya, said Friday that Sheikh Ibrahim Ismael and three others were killed late Thursday near the coastal city of Mombasa.
Kisauni police chief Julius Wanjohi confirmed the deaths but refused to release more information.
Ismael preached at Mombasa's Masjid Musa Mosque, where Aboud Rogo Mohammed once preached. Mohammed was shot dead in August 2012, but a Kenyan government task force failed to establish the perpetrator. The assassination sparked days of deadly violence.
The deaths come less than two weeks after militants attacked Nairobi's Westgate Mall, killing more than 60 people.