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News of the earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Asia has shocked and scared those of us who live with the knowledge that it could happen here. When 3,000 Americans died suddenly in the World Trade Center, it seemed like an unimaginable number of deaths, but in Southeast Asia 23,000 deaths had been counted by Monday morning, with more to come as information continues to trickle in from remoter regions. For many Berkeley residents who have come here as students and stayed to become citizens, the fate of friends and family members back home caused immediate anxiety. Others of us have made friends through our travels to these countries and are worried about them now. Former Berkeleyans have settled in the affected countries, too—a good friend now lives in Bangkok, but often goes to beach resorts for vacations, and we haven't heard from him yet. We heard from another friend who was on an island off the coast of Thailand that she was safe because she was on the landward side of the island, and we didn't even know she'd gone there for a vacation until she e-mailed that she was all right. -more-


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Unlike its TV commercial, "Red Tails" thankfully features no dubstep music. (Besides, everyone knows WWII pilots were mostly into chillwave.)
It's one of the few things the movie does right. Dramatizing the program that tentatively allowed African-American pilots to fight in WWII, "Red Tails" comes from the same true story as HBO's better-acted 1995 movie "The Tuskegee Airmen," but never validates the do-over. If you're going to return to a well, you need to bring your own bucket.
Instead, the George Lucas-produced "Red Tails" brings embarrassingly spoon-fed dialogue like "My god, those pilots are African!" and "Now that's how it's done," the latter line making some American pilots sound like high-altitude play-by-play announcers. The awful script warrants mention of a few more groaners:
>> "Let's give those newspapers something to write about!"
>> "I hope we meet up with those red tails next time."
>> "Germans! Let's get 'em!"
That's just during the heavily CGI'd, fake-looking aerial missions. On the ground the squad leader known as Easy (Nate Parker) battles a generic reliance on the bottle and his rebellious best friend Lightning (David Oyelowo) romances an Italian woman (Daniela Ruah) who doesn't speak English. Clearly, the blossoming of their relationship serves as an inspiration that love requires nothing as superficial as "words" or "basic comprehension of who you're dating."
Pilots turning one Nazi into their rival because he's a "pretty boy" reeks almost as badly as the hammy performance from Cuba Gooding Jr., a pilot in "Tuskegee Airmen" and a Major in "Red Tails" who proves yet again that an Oscar winner can be permanently out of practice.
Of course, "Red Tails" still tells an important story as the military's reluctance toward the Tuskegee "experiment" diminishes when bigots see that black pilots can fly just as well as whites, if not better. But this feels like the soft-peddled, junior high-approved version, with little information about the program and pacing that says, "You won't be as bored when only watching it 40 minutes at a time in class." Disagreed.
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ISLA NEGRA, Chile – The body of the Nobel laureate poet Pablo Neruda is being exhumed in an effort to clear up four decades of suspicion about how he died in the days after Chile's military coup in 1973.
A team of investigators is digging at Isla Negra, a rocky outcropping on the Pacific Coast where Neruda lived.
But forensic experts say there's little hope that the exhumation will answer the question of whether one of the greatest poets of the 20th century died of natural causes as was recorded, or if he was poisoned by the military dictatorship as his driver and many others believe.
Judge Mario Carroza approved a request by Chile's Communist Party for the disinterment, but did not permit the use of independent experts.
Neruda won the Nobel prize for literature in 1971. He was also a communist leader who backed the socialist government, a diplomat and a close friend of socialist President Salvador Allende, who died during the Sept. 11, 1973, coup led by Gen. Augusto Pinochet and supported by the Nixon administration in the U.S.
In the days after the coup, Neruda's home in Isla Negra was raided by authorities and a Chilean warship was stationed off the coast, its cannons pointed directly at the house, Araya said. "They're going to blow us up," the poet told his driver, then 26 years old.
Neruda, 69 and suffering from prostate cancer, was said to be traumatized by the coup and the mass persecution and killing of his friends and tens of thousands of progressives.
"I write these quick lines for my memories just three days after the indescribable acts that led to the death of my great friend President Allende," Neruda wrote in the last page of his autobiography: "I Confess I Have Lived."
Neruda planned to go into exile, where he would have been an influential voice against the dictatorship. A day before he planned to leave, he was taken by ambulance to the Santa Maria clinic, however, where he was being treated for cancer and other ailments.
Officially, Neruda died there on Sept. 23 from natural causes related to the emotional trauma of the coup. But suspicions that the dictatorship had a hand in his death have lingered long after Chile returned to a democracy in 1990.
Former President Eduardo Frei Montalva died at the same clinic nine years later. Although doctors listed the cause of his 1982 death as septic shock from stomach hernia surgery, an investigation almost three decades later showed that the vocal opponent of the Pinochet regime had been slowly poisoned to death.
Araya said he believes that agents of the dictatorship injected poison into Neruda's stomach at the clinic. "Our mistake was leaving Neruda by himself on Sept. 23. If he hadn't been left alone, they wouldn't have killed him," Araya told The Associated Press.
Proving Araya's theory will be daunting.
Neruda's remains have been buried for years in soil that receives intense coastal humidity. Once they are exhumed, investigators will then have to work with what experts say is outdated technology and equipment.
"No big or false hope should be made about the exhumation and the analysis of the remains of Neruda yielding a cause of death" said Dr. Luis Ravanal, a forensic specialist.
Chile's legal medicine laboratory "lacks basic equipment for the analysis of toxics and drugs that even the most modest labs own," he said. "Technically there's a big limitation; there is no sophisticated equipment to detect other substances, so they'll invariably have to seek other labs."
Ravanal also said that Chile lacks expertise in analyzing bone remains.
Chilean Communist Party lawyer Eduardo Contreras, who is overseeing the exhumation, said he was disappointed that outside experts were not allowed.
"There's no ill doing or trickery, but I think this not rigorous enough," Contreras said.
Mexico's ambassador to Chile at the time, Gonzalo Martinez Corbala, had arranged to send the poet into exile after the coup and the poet sent Araya to Isla Negra to collect some clothes, books, cash and the original manuscript for his autobiography before leaving for Mexico.
Martinez said he saw the poet at the hospital on the day before he died. "He seemed normal to me … nothing could make you think that he was going to die," he recalled.
On Sept. 23, Martinez was ready to take Neruda to the airport, where a DC-8 airplane waited with more than 100 exiles aboard. But at the last minute, the poet decided to postpone his departure by 24 hours. Those aboard agreed to wait on the plane, afraid that if they got off they would be arrested by Chilean authorities.
Araya thinks the delay might have cost Neruda his life.
"Neruda calls us at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday the 23rd … and says: 'Come quickly because I was sleeping and a doctor gave me a shot in the gut, I'm in a lot of pain and I'm boiling!' Araya said.
The driver said that when he arrived at the clinic, Neruda had a high fever and a nurse told him that a doctor named Sergio Draper ordered a shot of dipyrone to bring the temperature down.
But Contreras, the Communist Party lawyer, said that Draper has testified that he left the clinic before that and "Neruda was left in the hands of a doctor with a surname Price, whose existence has not been able to be confirmed by anyone."
Chile's investigative police, the local equivalent of the FBI, searched through yearbooks of medicine graduates, but never found one named Price.
When Araya left the clinic to buy medicine for Neruda, he was seized by four men who beat him, shot him in a leg and took him to Chile's national stadium, where many leftists were held, tortured and killed during the dictatorship.
The driver was later released with help from Cardinal Raul Silva Henriquez, an outspoken human rights defender, and he fled into exile.
Araya gave Neruda's autobiography to Martinez, who kept the manuscript for many years at his home in Mexico. Neruda's widow fled to Mexico with other exiles in the plane that had been readied for the poet.
In the last pages of the autobiography, Neruda characterized Allende's death as a murder.
Neruda wrote that Allende "was buried secretly; only his widow was allowed to accompany that immortal cadaver… that glorious figure was shattered by the bullets of Chile's soldiers, who once again had betrayed Chile."
Photo: This Feb. 14, 1952 file photo shows Chilean poet Pablo Neruda in Capri, Italy. Chile's Communist Party asked to exhume the remains of the late Nobel literature laureate following alle


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The Cupertino-based technology company reportedly paid up to $500 million to purchase flash manufacturer Anobit.
Apple paid about $472 million for NeXT when inflation is taken into account.
The Israeli company makes a flash chip that Apple uses in its iPhone, iPad and MacBook Air computers and the move reinforces Apple's commitment to flash memory.
Anobit also boasts to have the world's fastest embedded Flash controller for both smartphones and tablets, which is good news for Apple as it expands its tablet and smartphone market.
Gigaom reports that flash memory has the added benefit of running cooler than other types of storage, which gives the computer-maker more freedrom when developing its products.


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http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/15990406.kings-kids-christian-school-rated-inadequate-by-ofsted/Kings Kids Christian School rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted
A small Christian primary school which teaches the Bible's creation story in science lessons has been slammed by Ofsted inspectors.
Kings Kids Christian School in New Cross received an inadequate Ofsted rating and was criticised for its pupils describing gods from other faiths as "false gods".
For science lessons, the school was criticised in the report for pupils not learning practical science or the skills of evaluate scientific evidence.
Similarly, British history was only a very recent addition to the study of history, with much of the focus being on USA Christian history.
The report said: "The creation story is taught in science and there is no evidence that pupils learn scientific theories about the origin of the Earth
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Space industry liability bill passes NM House
The House has unanimously approved a proposal to help New Mexico develop a commercial space travel industry.
The measure approved Thursday will limit the liability of spacecraft manufacturers and their suppliers.
A separate but identical bill has passed the Senate, and Republican Gov. Susana Martinez backs the proposal
British billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic plans to fly tourists into space from New Mexico's more than $200 million spaceport.
A 2010 law protects Virgin Galactic, as a space travel operator, from being sued in most cases by passengers or their families if there is an accident during a flight.
The legislation will extend liability limitations to suppliers and manufacturers of spacecraft and their components.
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Banks are now using a new tool to judge who might be good loan applicant -- looking at customers' friends on Facebook.
According to Betabeat, a new crop of startups are creating algorithms for banks to gather social network data on customers and potential customers. Part of the reason, aside from marketing, is that banks assume that friends have similar credit scores and assets. But there are more nefarious reasons, too. Brett King, founder of online bank Movenbank, said, "At best, your credit score is about 60 days behind. What we're trying to do is look for things that reflect the likelihood of a future default, rather than what's happened in the past."
It also means that banks will have access to information they aren't supposed to have, such as race, marital status or sexual orientation, which could lead to discrimination. But most believe that the ramifications are that banks could deny someone a loan or give them higher rates based on the company they keep.
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But probably the most disturbing idea comes from the Hong Kong-based Lenddo, which will notify friends, family and acquaintances if you default on the loan. Imagine that tweet or Facebook status update!
Businesses, including banks, already have a lot of information on us from our Internet use and credit history, so it makes sense they will soon want access to our Facebook accounts. We think this also means that user should be circumspect about what they post online, because not only colleges, employers, insurance companies and law enforcement agencies are looking at your vacation photos, but your bank as well.


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Much has been made of this exchange in the Obama vs. O'Reilly interview, in which O'Reilly asked if the president thinks he's been unfair. The answer was, of course, yes:
When Fox's Bill O'Reilly asked Obama during their recent interview, "Do you think I'm being unfair to you?" Obama replied … yes.
"Absolutely," Obama said. "Of course you are, Bill — but, I like you anyway." …
The president noted that the interview consisted of leading questions about "health care not working," Benghazi, and allegations of a "wholly corrupt" IRS — issues, Obama said, that are "defined by you guys in a certain way."
A critic of Fox News in the past, Obama said "this is okay," and "if you want to be president of the United States, then you know that you're going to be subject to criticism."
He added: "I think regardless of whether it's fair or not … it has made Fox News very successful."
And: "What you guys are gonna have to figure out is … what are you gonna do when I'm gone?"
All right, a couple things. If he's so "unfair," President Obama did not have to do the interview. I don't think he is unfair. In fact, O'Reilly goes out of his way to emphasize his belief in the president's good intentions, good heart, and areas where he agrees with the president (sometimes to an extent that might be annoying to, say, a conservative guest arguing with him who's less inclined to grant the president good faith so often). He also asks questions and does commentary about things that are obviously newsworthy scandals, which is basically the president's definition of "unfair."
But here's the point. Once the president has decided to do the interview with the "unfair" journalist, it is his job to make the best of that interview for his own messaging purposes. I'm going to set aside my own views on the minimum wage to talk about this from a strategic communications point of view.
In the two weeks leading up to the president's interview with the highest-rated host on the highest-rated cable network in the country, that host had repeatedly professed support for a major part of the president's economic agenda— raising the minimum wage. Support for the minimum wage is not something that's necessarily popular with O'Reilly's audience, which whether Obama likes it or not, make up a large segment of the country that needs convincing before he can accomplish large parts of his legislative agenda.
So, what the heck is he doing answering O'Reilly's question with anything other than this?
"You know, Bill, there is one issue on which I think you've been totally fair, and that's the minimum wage. Now, stick with me because this goes to your question. This is a perfect example of where the American people can come together to make change. If Bill O'Reilly and Barack Obama can agree on something, surely Congress can come together, too. As I've said before, Bill, I'm not interested in what's right or left. I'm interested in what works, and I think you are, too. This is one area where we can work together to make sure the American people get a fair shake. What's fairer than that? We don't have to agree on every question you ask or every segment you do on your show, and we never will, but on this issue, we can bring help to those who need it and a brighter day to the folks who are out there working hard."
Instead, he declared O'Reilly "unfair" in a peevish and tired answer that, if he believes it's true, is an indictment of his own decisions and those of the staff booking this interview. He had an opportunity to communicate with a giant swath of the country that does not agree with him, with a huge assist from a host who does, on a legislative goal he could conceivably accomplish. He knew O'Reilly agreed with him on this issue and mentioned it in passing during a more contentious part of the interview, but this was an obvious chance to give the pitch and close the deal. The folks are watching! Convince them! For all the hype about Obama's oratory skills, his persuasion skills in anything other than a presidential election leave much to be desired.
Haters gonna hate, not legislate.
(Full disclosure, which you all know but nonetheless: I work for Fox News and appear on The O'Reilly Factor weekly.)


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What is networking?
Networking is not asking for a job. You are asking for advice on your resume, your job search, who they would recommend that you contact for an informational interview, and information about specific types of jobs. By letting many people know that you are in the job market and the type of position you are seeking, you increase the chances of learning about opportunities that are not advertised.
Here are successful strategies for networking.
Start by making a list of all your contacts. Include people that you know well and acquaintances. Begin with your family and then expand your list to include friends, neighbors, classmates, and professors. Along with names, include phone numbers, e-mail addresses, current employer, title, and how you know this person. Any additional personal details may also make it easy to start the conversation.
Knowing that your contact has a daughter who plays the flute may allow you to open the conversation in a courteous, gracious way. The list of people to include will depend on your goal, but don't leave anyone out. You never know when someone has a contact or knowledge of opportunities. See below for additional categories from which to draw your contact list.
Next, create a draft e-mail or phone script that can be easily targeted to each contact. If you are speaking by phone, ask permission to mail or e-mail your resume. Be sure that your resume is well written, is easy to read, and targets the type of position or industry that interests you.
Now, start dialing and e-mailing. Set a goal of contacting at least 5 to 10 people on your list each day. Keep notes of who you contact and what was discussed. This will require time and effort, but having this information in the future will be very helpful as you begin sending out resumes and interviewing.
Be specific in letting people know the type of position or industry that interests you. It is easier for your contacts to be helpful in identifying an opportunity for an entry-level accountant than "a job, any job."
Remember all that time and effort you spent networking and how it helped you land the perfect job? Well, networking also requires reciprocity; so be ready to return the favor after you are established in your career by networking with students and new graduates. As you progress along your career path, you will gain knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences that you can share. When you receive requests for advice and informational interviews, remember how helpful they were to you. Mentoring others can be a very rewarding experience.
Everyone you know and everyone they know is part of your network. Use the following categories to help identify people in your network.
- Close relatives and extended family
- Friends, neighbors, parents of classmates
- Classmates, professors, counselors, alumni, fraternity/sorority/organization members
- Employers, colleagues, clients, suppliers, competitors
- Professional contacts, including lawyers, doctors, dentists, clergy, bankers, professional societies
- Community contacts, such as store owners, chamber of commerce members, newspaper editors, librarians, public officials
How can I use informational interviewing to network?
Informational interviewing is one of the most commonly used forms of networking. The idea is to tap into the knowledge and experience of others in your field.
- Make a list of fields that interest you. Don't be limited by geographic location or pay scale. You are gathering information to use in making career decisions— not making final choices!
- Research those careers and determine if you are still interested. Even if you think salary, education, or geographic location might stop you, continue the research if you find the particular field interesting. In today's high tech world, telecommuting could be a viable option in many career fields.
- Identify companies, industries, and positions that represent your areas of interest. Call, write, or e-mail and ask for an informational interview. Be clear in your request; you are seeking information and advice, not a job. Never ask for a job in an informational interview because it breaks the trust and rapport you have worked hard to develop with this contact.
- Develop a set of questions to gather the necessary information you need to make career decisions. Use the same set of questions in each interview so that you can compare answers from a variety of people within the industry.
- Refine your list of questions as you gather information. If an interviewee provides information that brings up new questions, use this to reconnect with prior contacts. Send an e-mail asking for their input on the topic.
- Start contacting individuals or companies for informational interviews; you must be persistent as well as brave. It is never easy to ask for help, but networking is a very effective job search strategy.
- Remember, you are seeking information on which to base long-term career strategies. It may take numerous requests for informational interviews before you receive an affirmative reaction. It is imperative to make as many contacts as possible. Perseverance is the key to informational interviewing. Many people will be very happy to share their experiences and expertise with you, so don't give up if you receive several negative responses.
- Mentor other people; it can be a rewarding experience. As you progress in your career, you will gain knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences that you can share. When you receive requests for informational interviews be willing to take the time to communicate with students, remember how helpful they were to you.
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Striking facts
Q: Funny thing about lightning is a) it never strikes the same place twice; b) if it strikes a place once, it may strike there dozens of times. B. Franklin
A: Both can be true, depending on the "place" and type of lightning, says University of Florida electrical and computer engineer Vladimir Rakov. The majority of lightning discharges begin in the clouds, with the leader channel extending down in search of a ground termination point.
If terrain is flat and uniform, any strike point is equally likely– or unlikely: "A small one-square-meter area in an open Florida field is struck, on average, once every 100 millennia! So if you saw a lightning strike to that small area, another one could be expected in 5,000 human generations or so, which, practically speaking, is never."
But, in reality, terrain is not homogeneous, and features like grounded metallic objects become "lightning rods." And taller objects are struck more often. For example, a 30-meter tower in Florida is struck, on average, once every three to four years, a 60-meter tower yearly. Over 100 meters, the object may send a leader channel skyward, inviting a hit.
Thus the Ostankino TV Tower in Moscow, at 540 meters, draws about 30 strikes a year. "If relocated to the Tampa Bay area, where lightning activity is three to four times more intense, the tower would experience 90-120 strikes a year," Rakov says.
Q: Spell out "one," "two," "three," "four," and "five," and you'll use all vowels at least once except "a" (the sometimes-vowel "y" comes in at "twenty"). How far do you have to count before using the letter "a" the first time? N. Webster
A: It's hard to believe until you start checking, but no "a" is needed up through all the twenties, thirties, forties, fifties, sixties, seventies, eighties, nineties... nor through one-hundred, one-hundred-one... two-hundred- one... three-hundred-one... nine-hundred-one... making it clear by now that not until the thousandth term will the usually ubiquitous "a" break its dry-spell.
Q: Newlyweds, is your marriage destined to last? Can you tell by the depth of your love? L. Schlessinger
A: Before answering, consider the statistics. Divorce rates worldwide vary from .01 percent of the population annually in Bolivia, the Philippines and Spain to 4.7 percent in the U.S., says David Myers in Social Psychology. Slightly more than half of marriages in the "individualistic" U.S. end in divorce, 40 percent in Canada– higher for marriages of the last few decades.
Now, score yourself and your spouse on the following checklist: 1. married after age 20; 2. both from stable two-parent homes; 3. dated a good while before marrying; 4. both well-educated; 5. stable income from a good job; 6. live in a small town or on a farm; 7. did not cohabit or become pregnant before marriage; 8. are religious; 9. are of similar age, faith, education.
Answer "yes" to all these, says Myers, and you're very likely to stay together. "But if none of these is true for someone, marital breakdown is an almost sure bet."
Some time ago, a love poem that had been slipped into a bottle washed up on a Guam beach: "If, by the time this letter reaches you, I am old and gray, I know our love will be fresh as it is today... If this note never reaches you, it will still be written in my heart that I will go to extreme means to prove my love for you. Your husband, Bob."
When the woman addressed was reached by phone and read the note, she burst out laughing and announced, "We're divorced."
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Davis hits No. 48 as Orioles beat White Sox 4-0
Orioles 4, White Sox 0
With Chris Davis leading the way, the Baltimore Orioles put on another long-ball display in an important win over the Chicago White Sox.
This victory, however, was different than all the rest.
Scott Feldman pitched a five-hitter for Baltimore's first complete game of the season, Davis hit his major league-leading 48th home run and the Orioles dealt Chicago its eighth straight defeat, 4-0 Friday night.
Danny Valencia and Matt Wieters also homered for the Orioles, who began the day three games behind Tampa Bay for the final AL wild-card slot.
Making his 11th start since he was acquired in a trade with the Cubs on July 2, Feldman (5-4) allowed only one runner past first base in his first career shutout. The right-hander walked one and struck out three.
"It's my first shutout, so anytime something like that happens, it's something I'll always remember," Feldman said. "All these games are important, so just to win the game is huge. If I go nine or seven, whatever it is, as long as we win it's a good game."
His only other complete game came on May 1, for the Cubs against San Diego. It was Baltimore's first complete game since June 16, 2012, by Jason Hammel against Atlanta.
"We just couldn't get anything going," White Sox manager Robin Ventura said. "We got a couple hits here and there, but nothing with anything on it. Even when we got some guys on, we couldn't really do anything with it."
Davis connected in the sixth inning off John Danks to move within two homers of tying Brady Anderson for the single-season club record. The solo shot gave Davis 123 RBIs, second-most in the majors behind Detroit's Miguel Cabrera (130).
The Orioles lead the majors with 191 home runs, which is the main reason why they're still in the thick of the playoff chase. It was the second day in a row that Baltimore hit three solo shots.
"I think it's just a combination of guys feeling a little bit of urgency and being aggressive in the right spots," Davis said. "Nobody's going up there expecting to hit home runs or trying to hit home runs. I think the biggest thing is trying to get a pitch to drive and letting the bat kind of take over. This is obviously a big point in the year for us. We need to win as many games as possible and the fact that guys are stepping up big in these spots is huge."
Chicago fell to 0-8 on a road trip that began with three losses in Boston and three more at Yankee Stadium. The last-place White Sox have scored only one run in the first two games of this series, which runs through Sunday.
"I don't think they're pressing," Ventura said. "It's just the way it is. I don't know what there is to press for."
Danks retired the first eight batters he faced, all on balls in the air. Then Valencia hit a liner into the left-field seats to put the Orioles up 1-0. It was the 15th consecutive run scored by Baltimore via the home run.
Chicago missed a chance to pull even in the fourth when Jeff Keppinger was thrown out by center fielder Adam Jones while trying to score on a two-out single by Paul Konerko. Replays indicated Keppinger got his hand on the plate before Wieters made the tag.
Danks didn't get his first groundball out until the fifth inning, when Michael Morse hit into a double play following singles by J.J. Hardy and Nick Markakis. Valencia followed with an infield hit down the third-base line for a 2-0 lead.
Davis and Wieters homered in succession in the sixth, chasing Danks. Davis was 0 for 12 lifetime against Danks before a single in the fourth.
"The few mistakes I made, they hit them out of the ballpark," Danks said.
Wieters' homer was his 21st, the 20th as a catcher. He is the first player in Orioles history to have three straight seasons with 20 home runs as a catcher, according to the team.


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Hardhearted Marriage
The Supreme Court handed down a verdict today that, basically, gives homosexual folks the constitutional right to marry. This is historic.
It's great to see others feel more human, to feel the intrinsic worth they were imbued with. God loves all people, and to feel closer to how God made you is justice. Feeling equal is significant.
I still must act like a Christian. Lust is sin. Divorce is sin. Physically loving someone of the same gender is sin. To say that same sex romance is just fine is a lukewarm waterfall. It's not loving because I genuinely believe that our actions have consequences that can be avoided, and I genuinely believe those consequences come from a loving and perfect God.
But, what of the state? Does the state legally allowing an act constitute an approval of that act? No.
Was it not Jesus who said that Moses allowed the Israelites certificates of divorce because of the hardness of their hearts? Israel law was not approving of the act of divorce, not even morally, but it was recognizing what was happening because of the hardness of the nations heart. We can see this for ourselves now. Our nation has hardened its heart and we now need same sex marriage. This is not morally good, but it is necessary and with Biblical precedent.
So, it appears that this is the correct direction for our country.
Ultimately, though, this is all a distraction if we don't talk about what Jesus and the Bible care about. What believer should really care about. It is the kingdom of God. The kingdom that Jesus speaks about. That kingdom will last, and that kingdom needs the focus.
Jesus came to seek and to save those who have sinned. He paid the ultimate consequence for our sin through His righteousness, and is the foundation of the new kingdom. We can pass whatever laws we want, but they will all pass away. There is only one true kingdom.


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Tip leads to addiction counselor's arrest on drug charge
BRIDGEPORT -- A counselor for the state Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services here filled prescriptions for 2,370 narcotic painkiller pills in December alone, according to documents filed in federal court.
The counselor, Brian Earl, 39, of North Haven, is accused of selling them for as much as $19 each, sometimes through a third party, to an accused Ansonia dealer, in an affidavit filed by Hamden Police Officer Dedric Jones.
Earl, 6 feet tall with a mustache, goatee and shaved head, appeared Wednesday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Holly B. Fitzsimmons with his lawyer, Assistant U.S. Public Defender Paul Thomas.
Earl pleaded not guilty to conspiring with James Costanzo, 35, of Dwight Street in Ansonia, to supply oxycodone and oxymorphone to buyers, some of whom were athletes and came to the Ansonia home from as far away as Newtown.
Police surveillance determined as many as 60 cars a day arrived at the house, which led to neighbor complaints to police.
Earl also pleaded not guilty to three distribution charges. Each of the four charges carries a maximum 20-year prison term upon conviction. He is free on $150,000 bond.
Costanzo, who is in custody, and his lawyer, Donald Cretella, are expected to appear before Fitzsimmons on Thursday.
Earl became a target after Fairfield police were contacted by a parent whose child was buying painkillers. The child told Fairfield police that Earl would supply narcotic painkillers that the child would then sell to Costanzo.
The child also told police that Costanzo would pay $15 for each oxymorphone 10 mg tablet and $19 for each oxycodone 30 mg tablet.
A check of the child's cellphone by Fairfield police uncovered about 200 text messages exchanged with Earl in November alone. On Oct. 15, Earl sent a text message offering 450 oxycodone and oxymorphone pills for $6,600, Hamden Police Officer Jones said.
A further investigation determined that just the day before that text, Earl filled prescriptions at a CVS in Hamden for 300 oxycodone 30 mg tables; 240 Oxycontin 10 mg tables; 300 oxycodone 10 mg; and 1,200 oxymorphone 10 mg tablets. The prescriptions were written for Earl's wife, who suffers from a debilitating disease, court statements and documents show.
On Dec. 30, Fairfield police received court permission to attach a tracking device to Earl's car. They tracked him going to Costanzo's home on Jan. 3.
Investigators later uncovered 334 calls between Earl and Costanzo from Nov. 7 to Dec. 29.


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text: Print | Optical Materials > CR-39 monomer Optical Materials CR-39 monomer There is only one CR-39 monomer, and it only comes from PPG. For more than six decades, lens wearers have relied on PPG's value lens material, CR-39® monomer, for outstanding optical quality and durability at a low price. Because of its long history, PPG has in-depth knowledge of the functional properties and is a leader in the development and production of optical monomers and coatings. Performance Patented CR-39 allyl diglycol carbonate monomer combines the optics of glass with the durability of a thermoset material. The benefits are clear. Lenses made from CR-39 monomer: stand up to scratches, heat and household chemicals, have less chromatic aberration than polycarbonate lenses, are lightweight and less prone to shattering than glass. Optical Property Value Refractive Index 1.498 Abbe Value 59.3 Density 1.31 g/cm3 Licensed Lens Caster Program The CR-39 Licensed Lens Caster Program identifies those lens casters who are dedicated to preserving the integrity of CR-39 monomer. The program also promotes these licensed lens casters as preferred sources for lenses made from the material. The program's objective is to provide assurance to labs and retailers that they are getting the product they trust when they specify lenses made with CR-39 monomer. Participants in the CR-39 Licensed Lens Caster Program must adhere to usage guidelines of the CR-39 monomer trademark, and provide only lenses made with CR-39 monomer to customers who specify or request the resin by name. The following are members of the CR-39 Licensed Lens Caster Program: BBGR Danyang ILT Optics Co., Ltd. Essilor International Hoya Vision Care Jiangsu Wanxin Optical Co., Ltd. Jiangsu Yuzhou Optical Co., Ltd. Macprado Produtos Oftálmicos Ltda. Marultex Industria e Comercio de Produtos Ópticos LTDA Shamir Eyal Ltd. Shimizu Optical (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Tokai Optical Co., Ltd. TR Optical Mfg. Co., Ltd. Universe Optical Mfg. Co., Ltd. Weixing Optical History Manufactured exclusively by PPG, the patented CR-39 monomer revolutionized the optical industry as the first plastic lens material when it was introduced in 1945 and inspired a great deal of creativity and ingenuity, which led to many of the great plastic lens products available today. To learn more about the history of CR-39 monomer and the development of ophthalmic lens industry, read "The Stories Behind the Development of Plastic Lenses" by Joseph Bruneni. Trivex lens material Tribrid lens material CR-39 monomer


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Visy Board has missed out on a chance to challenge a Court of Appeal ruling upholding the Commerce Commission's right to pursue the Australian packaging company and a former executive over an alleged cartel.
The Supreme Court declined Visy's application for leave to appeal, with Chief Justice Sian Elias and Justices John McGrath and Susan Glazebrook saying the appeal court ruling was "provisional and may be overtaken by re-assessment when the evidence is heard," according to a judgment published today. An appeal wouldn't remove all matters in the proceedings, nor shorten the hearing, the bench said.
"The Court of Appeal was careful to recognise that it should be cautious in attaching jurisdiction to a foreign defendant," the judgment said. "If any matter of principle in the application of the provision of the Commerce Act to the facts as found arises, it can be raised at trial where it can be determined in context."
In August, the Court of Appeal overturned a High Court ruling reducing the number of claims the antitrust regulator could pursue against the Australian company and its former general manager Rod Carroll, saying the lower court erred in rejecting a much wider pattern of alleged cartel behaviour in the New Zealand packaging market.
The Federal Court of Australia has already imposed penalties of A$36 million on Visy Board and its owner, Richard Pratt, and A$500,000 on Carroll. But the company and the executive have denied the cartel arrangements extended to New Zealand and objected to the commission pursuing its claims here.
The commission contends Visy and rival Amcor had a broad understanding in Australia, referred to as the 'overarching understanding' on market sharing and price fixing which was subsequently extended to New Zealand. Below this was what it called "a series of discreet understandings" in relation to New Zealand supply contracts.
Amcor made a request for leniency under Australian and New Zealand antitrust rules. Leniency rules are designed to encourage cartel members to cooperate with antitrust investigations to help ensure successful prosecution while mitigating their own punishments.
Visy and Amcor compete with Carter Holt Harvey in the New Zealand packaging market.
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I am relatively new to the world of organized skepticism. I didn't start defining myself as 'a skeptic' until shortly after I moved to Vancouver, and even then it was a label that got tacked on among a bunch of others that were much higher on the list in terms of how I saw myself. As a result, I've never really felt a strong desire to connect with other skeptics for skepticism's sake. Vancouver has a skeptic community full of really cool people who I like to spend time with because they're fun, not because they're skepty. Things like the Reason Rally aren't a big draw for me, therefore – there are a lot of things happening in my life, and flying around the continent to stand in a crowd doesn't have the same appeal to me as it does to others. I think the Rally was a good idea, but just not super tantalizing to me personally.
A few people expressed their disappointment that I wasn't able to make it to the Reason Rally, and that does bum me out a bit because most Cromrades (at least the ones who post comments) seem like the kind of cool people I would enjoy spending time with, regardless of their skeptiness. Additionally, a lot of the FTBorg was there, and it would have been cool to hang out with Hank Fox and JT Eberhard and Martin Wagner for the first time (not to mention how amazing it would be to meet Greta Christina). So it would have been a lot of fun to be in DC, and if I lived anywhere close by, I would go to the next one.
That being said, there is a nearby freethought conference happening in May that I am glad to be attending. If you live in the area, you should consider being in attendance. I won't be presenting or anything – I'll just be hanging around, taking in the scenery, attending the talks. If you see me, you should come say 'hello'. I will probably say something back. Possibly also 'hello'.
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Divorcing dad Jon Gosselin apparently has not yet paid his dues.
An attorney for the ex-reality TV star's estranged wife Kate said she received only a fraction of the $180,000 a judge ordered the father of eight to pay back after he took out the sum from their shared bank account without authorization.
"The only proof of money we recieved is $28,500 that was sent over a week ago," Kate Gosselin's attorney, Mark Momjian, told Usmagazine.com.
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"The only thing we're looking for is the difference, which is about $151,500. We have not yet received confirmation of that."
Jon's attorney, Mark Heller, said the father of eight has "completely complied" with court orders.
"Jon has completely complied with all of the directives of the court. He complied. He met all the mandates," Heller said. "That's factually incorrect."
On Oct. 13, a judge in Montgomery County, Pa., ordered both stars of "Jon & Kate Plus 8" to refund money they had taken out of the joint bank account. Kate was ordered to repay $55,000, and Jon was told to return $180,000.
Heller claimed it was Kate who had yet to comply with the court order.
"Unless something happens today [with Kate] she will be going through contempt proceedings Monday," Heller told People on Friday.
But Momjian said if Jon doesn't pay up by Monday, the warring couple will face-off in a courtroom.
"We'll be in court," Momjian said. "We'll be in court."


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Hello fellow gamers! I am calanagear, a writer, mom, and avid gamer who is addicted to games that have depth and playability. My family and I currently reside in North Hollywood, California, but we wish we were back in Europe ( or Japan, so if anyone over there needs a game reviewer or writer, please feel free to hire me).
A little about myself:
Though I was born in the States, my mother is British and we moved to Antibes France when I was about 5. We traveled back and forth and then started renting a place in Singapore, which was an amazing opportunity for me to experience Asia. I began gaming at an early age ( I think 6 or 7) but discontinued playing, due to my not having owned a newer console ( I was a die hard NES SNES player). When I met my husband five years ago, I then advanced ( if you could say that) to XBOX and PS2 consoles, and have begun collecting vintage and hard to find games ( some of which were not marketed in the US).
We are somewhat in the film industry out here, as well as in the health industry. I collect classic horror films, especially foreign and 80's/early 90's flicks. I AM CONSTANTLY COLLECTING 80'S KIDS SHOWS SUCH AS READ ALL ABOUT IT!, TOMES AND TALISMANS, HEY DUDE, ETC. SO CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ANY OLD NICK OR PBS STUFF.
I love atmosphere, I love survival horror games. I give good reviews.
What I write about on this blog:
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by Tom Utescher
Drawing the short straw usually isn't a good thing, but it worked out for the boys' basketball team at Norwood Fontbonne Academy. When three teams were tied for fourth place – and the final berth in the Catholic Academies League playoffs – the Bears drew a short straw and took a break while the other two teams squared off in the first game of the play-in process.
Gwynedd Mercy Elementary defeated Devon Prep in that contest, then fell to host Norwood, 62-58, last Tuesday, as the Bears grabbed the fourth seed in the league tournament. The game was close the whole way, and the visiting Mustangs actually led at the end of each of the first three periods. Norwood tipped the balance in a 17-10 fourth quarter.
Gwynedd's Conor Hogan, who dumped in a game-high 29 points, nailed three three-point field goals in the opening period to help his team take a 16-14 edge into the second stanza. Throughout the game, the concept of defense appeared to be an untested theory for both teams, as they romped up and down the court and piled up points.
Midway through the second quarter Gwynedd was on the verge of making a clean break from the Bears, leading 26-20, but Norwood stopped its slide with a free throw by Jack Quirk and a lay-up by another eighth-grader, Peter O'Malley. It was still a six-point game at halftime, when the Mustangs led 32-26.
Basketball is not the primary sport for a number of the Norwood players.
Quirk was a running back on Norwood's highly successful football team last fall, and another starter on the hoop squad, Cameron Stephenson, was the Bears' quarterback out on the gridiron. Yet another eighth-grader, Tyler Clark, is best known as a pitcher on the NFA baseball team.
A drive by Clark tied last Tuesday's game at 41-all late in the third quarter, but by the end of the period Gwynedd had gone up again, 48-45. The Mustangs led for the last time at 55-53 with about two-and-a-half minutes left to play.
Quirk canned a 15-footer to tie it up, then Norwood immediately stole the ball back and moved ahead on a lay-up by Clark. Next, Clark made good on a drive along the right baseline, completing a 6-0 spurt that gave the hosts a 59-55 lead.
A short jumper at the one-minute mark got Gwynedd back within two, then Norwood committed its tenth team foul, sending the Mustangs' Hogan to the line for two shots. He made the first but missed the second, and when the ball was tied up on the rebound, the Bears got possession. GME fouled Quirk, who hit both shots of a one-and-one with 23 seconds left, making it 61-58.
On Gwynedd's next possession, the visitors missed both a three-point shot and a put-back attempt, and after that Quirk went to the foul line again, now with five seconds to go. His first toss put the final score of 62-58 on the board. The next shot missed and Gwynedd scooped up a loose-ball rebound, but the Mustangs had no chance to get off a viable shot.
The winners received double-digit scoring from Quirk (18 points), Clark (14), and Stephenson (10). O'Malley added nine points and the Bears got seven points from seventh-grader Liam Nester and four from eighth-grader Santino D'Angelo. Gwynedd was paced by Hogan, Jack Lake (10 points), and Ryan Wade (eight).


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Researchers from Ohio State University and University of Colorado Denver have created a new labor-tracking tool, called a partograph that may help reduce the use of unnecessary intervention during labor and lower the number of c-sections performed on moms who have low-risk pregnancies. Recent findings have found that labor is not a linear process, as previously thought, but starts slow and accelerates gradually as labor advances. According to medical experts, the diagnosis of "slow labor" (called dystocia) may be made too often — and first-time moms (whose labor typically progresses more slowly that more experienced moms' does) — may be getting needless c-sections because of an inaccurate diagnosis.
With a partograph, the doctor can plot on a printed graph the cervical dilation and the baby's descent to see if labor is progressing normally. This tool is for in-hospital use on first-time moms whose labor started naturally. Researchers hope that the graph can be used on a computer or as a smartphone application and believe that using it could mean a more accurate measure of mom's labor progress, which means fewer incorrect dystocia diagnoses. Typically, women with dystocia are treated with oxytocin (aka Pitocin) to speed up the labor, or a c-section to deliver the baby quickly. Fewer diagnoses could mean fewer of those interventions. With the new tool, the research authors believe oxytocin interventions will drop more than 50 percent and c-sections performed because of dystocia would decrease by 50 percent.
What do you think of this new tool? Did you have a c-section or are you going to have a c-section?


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Mock Lab: 1
Difficulty Level: 6
Date Completed: 26 March, 2008
Final Score: 89
NOTE: I will be discussing very few details about the actual tasks on this lab. If you are planning on taking this Mock Lab then you can read this post as will have few (if any) "spoilers". 🙂
I purchased 4 of Internetwork Expert's Graded Mock labs back in December when they were on sale for $99. The current cost is $129. I completed the first of my 4 labs last Wednesday.
On your IE member page you'll see a section for Graded Mock Labs (emphasis mine):
Your mock lab number will be locked in 1 hour prior to your session start. Once your session has started, a "Start" button will appear. Click the "Start" button to receive your lab, topology, physical topology, and configs.
If you do not click the "Start" button within 1 hour of the start of your session, it will automatically be started for you. Once your mock lab has started, you have 8.5 hours to complete it, and a timer will appear telling you how much time you have left. You will be automatically kicked off your rack at the end of the 8.5-hour lab.
Your mock lab will be graded by 9 PM PDT on the second business day.
Click "View" to open a pop-up window displaying your graded mock lab. Click "Overdue" to automatically send a support ticket about not receiving your graded mock lab.
NOTE: The password to open password-protected PDFs is your e-mail address.
My lab was scheduled for 10 am PDT (noon for me). Sure enough, once noon rolled around there appeared a button to start the lab. Once you click this button you will be presented with links for the PDF files for the lab, the topology, and the physical topology (cabling). Anyone who has done the IE Volume II (or Volume III labs) will be familiar with the documentation. You'll get a logical Layer 3 document as well as a routing protocol map. Although I did not need to provide a password, if you are prompted for a password for any of the PDFs, use the email address that you have registered with you IE account.
One thing to note is that the instructions on how to access your rack is located in a different part of your IE membership page. It's in the "My Current and Future Rack Rental Sessions" section. You'll probably want to familiarize yourself with the rack documentation. I've rented IE racks before so I was familiar with the process. Although I didn't do it (only because I didn't think about it), it's probably a good idea to log into your rack and open your reverse telnet session before you click the button to get your documents.
One thing to be aware of is that as soon as you click the button to begin the lab the clock will start ticking. You're given 8.5 hours to complete the lab. There is a cool countdown widget on your IE member page that will run through your lab so you can easily see how much time has elapsed and how much time you have left.
As soon as you click the "start lab" button the clock starts counting down. I didn't think about printing the lab until after the lab had started. Since I was at home I had to load drivers on my laptop before I could print to my ancient Canon printer. By the time I had printed all of the documentation and logged into each of the devices I had already lost 15 minutes. As I mentioned above, it's a good idea to log into your rack before starting your lab.
One of the resources that becomes available once you start the lab is a zip file of the initial configurations. I had already lost 15 minutes printing and logging in to the rack. I was a little pissed that I would need to apply the initial configurations. The initial configurations are already loaded on your rack so you don't need to worry about that. The intial configurations are provided so you can redo the lab later (or rebuild your rack if you really fuck up). Whew!!!
So I was up and running with 8 hours and 15 minutes to go. The IE documentation states that after 8.5 hours you will automatically be kicked off of your rack. I'll spare you the task of reading the rest of this post and just tell you that this did not happen in my case. When the timer finally hit zero I was not kicked off of the rack. I didn't make any changes at that point and the initial grading script ran within 1 hour of my time elapsing. [I can't remember when it ran, it may have run right after time expired, but the score was on my member page less than an hour later] Your experience my not be the same, so I would just assume that your going to be booted off.
As I posted earlier the grading script will run and give you an initial grade. Don't get too depressed about your initial score from the script as it is likely that you will get more points once a proctor reviews your lab.
Within two business days a proctor will manually grade your lab and you'll be able to see a web page with your final grade along with the proctor's comments and feedback.
I read the complete lab and made notes before I started configuring anything. Reading the lab and creating a simple layer 2 diagram took 22 minutes. After that I kept track of the when I completed each task as well as how confident I was that I had earned the points. I had completed IGP redistribution and basic BGP peering just before I took "lunch". Lunch turned out to be the 20 minutes I spent picking up my son from school. 🙂
I had finished all of the tasks that I felt I could complete with about 30 minutes left. I ended up not attempting 3 tasks. I spent quite a bit of time troubleshooting an issue that was probably due to an IOS bug, but I had plenty of time to complete the lab. I did start getting mentally fatigued about 6 hours into the lab. If I could have stayed a little more focused I could have finish about 30 minutes earlier. When I finished, I felt pretty good about meeting my goal of getting 80 points.
When your time expires you'll see a new link to the solution guide. I didn't have the energy or inclination to look through it at the time. I looked at it briefly this weekend. There are no breakdowns like in the Volume II labs, only the correct configuration as well as some good verification commands. The Graded Mock Labs are supposed to include a Class On Demand breakdown of the lab. I haven't received a link to that yet. That will probably include the task breakdowns.
I'm not going to go into details about the lab itself other than to say that it was fairly easy. The lab has a difficulty level of 6 which is easier than the actual lab. After spending most of the prior 10 days getting my ass handed to me on level 8 labs, this lab seemed pretty easy by comparison.
On Sunday I got the email saying that my lab had been graded by the proctor. I was very happy (and a little shocked) to find that I had scored an 89. Since I had skipped 9 points, so I only failed one of the tasks that I attempted. I missed it due to a stupid mistake in an ACL, but I'm not complaining because there were at least 3 tasks that I got full credit on which I was unsure about my solution.
Random Thoughts:
Finishing with 30 minutes to spare is nice, but I didn't have time to go back over my tasks to catch stupid mistakes. I still need to increase my speed. As I stated earlier, there was a period about 6 hours in where I lost my edge. I was making silly mistakes and I would end up reading and rereading tasks as well as configuring things twice (because I forgot I had just configured it) as well as forgetting what device I was on. Nothing major, but in a more difficult lab this could have been a big problem. As it was, I think that I probably lost 20 – 30 minutes during that stretch just to lack of focus.
I need to limit myself to items that will only be available in the lab as well as curb practices that will not be allowed in the actual lab. I'm still using Tera Term as my telnet client. It's not hugely different from SecureCRT, but I need to make sure that I am more familiar with SecureCRT, especially the cut and paste hot-keys/options. I also need to stop writing notes on the lab and lab diagrams. This is not allowed in the actual lab. I also need to start getting used to using notepad without saving or closing the notepad instances. Finally, I keep the lab topology open on my laptop so that it's visible in the background while I'm working. This is not allowed in that lab, so I need to nix that habit as well.
I was lucky. I done over 60 hours of IE labs over the 9 days prior to my mock lab so I had more practice with some technologies that I am normally weak on. I also watched the IEATC session on setting up a logging server and configuring NTP the night before the lab. Normally, I would have spent much more time using the DOC CD for those topics and I probably would not have received any of the points for NTP because I totally misunderstood key aspects of that technology until literally the night before the mock lab. Multicast was very simple. This is the first time that I've ever received all of the points for Multicast so you know it was dead easy. 🙂
I knew which technology to use for each task I attempted as well as how to implement it with minimal need of the DOC CD. I'm not saying this to brag. I'm saying it because I still finished with only 30 minutes left. A more difficult lab would have meant more time mining the DOC CD and therefore more time to complete the lab. I also completely skipped three tasks. I somehow need to pick up my speed.
Anyhoo….I'm pretty pleased with my score, but I still realize that I have a LONG ways to go before I am ready for the actual lab.


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"This is my favorite reference for all things vegetable. Deborah offers us such breadth of cooking knowledge–more than 1,600 recipes! Each recipe has concise information, and conveys so much in just a few words. Even 20 years after its first publication The New Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone still feels fresh and vital, brimming with mouthwatering food and wise counsel."
-David Tanis author of One Good Dish
"Comprehensive doesn't even begin to describe this all-encompassing classic of a book. Deborah Madison's thoughtful and modern approach to cooking vegetables makes her a top authority on the subject, as well as a marvelous practitioner, crafting the most delicious dishes and exciting flavor combinations."
-Yotam Ottolenghi, author of Jerusalem
"More than any other, this is the book that gave me a foundation in the kitchen. It is the seminal book that, with each successful recipe I cooked, encouraged me to attempt another. And, it was the book that first outlined for me the expansive vegetarian palette of ingredients that I would continue to draw inspiration from to this day. This new edition sparks all of the same feelings, and I'm incredibly excited and thankful for the new generation of cooks about to discover the flavor, color, beauty, and nourishment that Deborah's recipes bring to the table."
-Heidi Swanson, author of Super Natural Every Day
"How do you improve on a classic? Update the recipes, add a bunch of new ones, and add a slick new cover design that will have even the diehard fans of the original happily in the kitchen. Oh, and meat eaters: don't sleep on Madison just because the word "vegetarian" is in the title. You might learn something."
Becoming a Cook
Foundations of Flavor Ingredients and Seasonings in the Kitchen
Sauces and Condiments
Appetizers and First Courses Greetings from the Cook
Sandwiches A Casual Meal
Salads for All Seasons
Soups from Scratch
Vegetable Stew, Sautés, and Stir-Fries
Gratins Hearty Dishes for All Seasons
Beans Plain and Fancy
Vegetables The Heart of the Matter
Pasta, Noodles, and Dumplings
Savory Tarts, Pies, Galettes, Turnovers, and Pizzas
Grains Seeds of Life
Eggs and Cheese
Tofu, Tempeh, and Miso
Breakfast Any Time
Breads by Hand
Desserts Ending on a Sweet Note
Resources 650
Index 651


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"Tidings of Joy" – LMC's 2013 Christmas Message
The Lexington Medical Center Christmas Commercial debuts Thanksgiving Day. This year, the commercial features the musical talents of LMC employees. "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" is sung throughout hospital departments while a family prepares for the miracle of life. Our hope is that this commercial provides a message of comfort and joy, which is what we try to provide to our patients throughout the year. You can watch the LMC Christmas commercial on the hospital's YouTube channel or during your favorite Christmas TV show this holiday season.


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Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a range of complex brain disorders. The disorders result in social, behavioral, and communication problems. Asperger syndrome and pervasive developmental disorders used to be known as separate conditions but are now considered part of ASD.
ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder. This means that problems in brain development cause ASD. Scientists are searching for answers about what causes these development problems. Studies suggest:
- ASD seems to run in some families. Several genes may be involved.
- Problems during pregnancy or delivery may interfere with normal brain development.
- Something in the environment that a child is exposed to may be a factor.
- Problems or exposures during pregnancy
Risk Factors
ASD is more common in boys. Other factors that increase the chance of ASD include:
- Family history—siblings of a child with ASD are at higher risk
- Having parents who are older
- Problems during pregnancy or delivery
- Mother with rubella during pregnancy
- Epilepsy —especially when diagnosed under age 2 years
A number of other conditions are related to ASD, although the relationship between them is not clear:
- Neurofibromatosis
- Tuberous sclerosis
- Fragile X syndrome
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Möbius syndrome
- Herpes encephalitis
- Cytomegalovirus
- Fetal alcohol syndrome
- Angelman syndrome
- Rett syndrome
- Smith-Lemli-Opitz
- Infantile spasms
|The Conditions Above Primarily Affect the Central Nervous System
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ASD usually first appears during early childhood between 2-6 years old. The severity of symptoms varies. Behaviors and abilities may differ from day to day. Symptoms may decrease as the child grows older. Children with ASD may have a combination of abnormal behaviors.
Symptoms include:
- Avoiding social contact
- Having problems with language such as loss of language
- Using words incorrectly
- Communicating with motions instead of words
- Avoiding eye contact
- Having trouble with nonverbal communication
- Lacking interest in normal activities for that age
- Spending a lot of time alone
- Not playing imaginatively
- Not starting pretend games
- Not imitating others
- Having sensitivity to sound, smell, taste, sights, and touch
- Reacting to stimulation in an abnormal way
- Not reacting to smiles
- Delayed motor skill development
- Being hyperactive
- Being passive
- Having tantrums
- Being single-minded
- Being aggressive
- Hurting self
- Repetitive movement, such as rocking or flapping a hand
- Resisting change
- Forming unusual attachments to objects
- Sniffing or licking of toys
- Not understanding other peoples' feelings and needs
- Being a picky eater
- Having gastrointestinal problems, such as diarrhea, constipation, or frequent abdominal pain
Some people with ASD suffer from other disorders as well, including:
- Seizures
- Intellectual disability
- Genetic disorders, such as fragile X syndrome
Doctors who specialize in ASD will observe the child's behavior, social contacts, and communication abilities. They will evaluate mental and social development. Parents will be asked about their child's behavior. Some doctors ask parents to bring in videos of the child at home.
Tests may include:
- Neuropsychological tests
- Questionnaires and observation schedules
- Intelligence tests
Medical tests to rule out other conditions that cause similar symptoms may include:
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
- DNA testing
An electroencephalogram (EEG) may also be done to record brain activity.
There is no cure for ASD. The severity of symptoms may decrease over the years. Children with ASD and their families may benefit from early intervention. Children aged 18-30 months who had high-intensity intervention showed improvements in their IQ, language, and behavior.
Children with ASD respond well to a structured, expected schedule. Many children with ASD learn to cope with their disabilities. Most need assistance and support throughout their lives. Others are able to work and live independently when they grow up.
Children with ASD can benefit from:
Special Education
Programs that meet the child's special needs improve the odds of learning. Children with ASD may have trouble with assignments, concentration, and anxiety . Teachers who understand the condition can work with the child's abilities. Programs should use the child's interests. Some children do better in a small-group setting. Others do well in regular classrooms with special support. Vocational training can help prepare young adults for a job.
Therapy Services
Speech, physical, and occupational therapies may improve speech and activities. Children with ASD need help developing social skills. Mental health professionals can help a family cope with caring for a child with ASD. Counselors help parents learn how to manage behaviors.
Applied Behavioral Analysis
ABA is a type of behavior program. It can be used in school, in a therapy setting, and at home. There are a number of different kinds of ABA programs. Talk to your child's doctor about which one might be helpful for your child.
There are no drugs to treat ASD. Some drugs are used to help manage symptoms. Medications for anxiety and depression can also help treat obsessive and aggressive behaviors. Your child's doctor may use other medications to help control other disruptive behaviors.
Other Therapies
There are other treatments available. These include dietary changes and alternative therapies. Talk with your child's doctor first to see if any of these would be helpful for your child.
The Autism Society http://www.autism-society.org
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov
Autism Canada Foundation http://www.autismcanada.org
Health Canada https://www.canada.ca
Autism spectrum disorder fact sheet. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website. Available at: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Autism-Spectrum-Disorder-Fact-Sheet. Updated December 6, 2017. Accessed March 19, 2018.
Autism spectrum disorder. National Institute of Mental Health website. Available at: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd/index.shtml. Updated October 2016. Accessed March 19, 2018.
Autism spectrum disorders. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T113665/Autism-spectrum-disorders . Updated February 2, 2018. Accessed March 19, 2018.
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html. Updated December 6, 2017. Accessed March 19, 2018.
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12/31/2009 DynaMed Plus Systematic Literature Surveillance https://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T113665/Autism-spectrum-disorders : Rice C. Prevalence of autism spectrum disorders—Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, United States, 2006. MMWR Surveill Summ. 2009;58(SS10):1.
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Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board Kari Kassir, MD
- Review Date: 03/2018
- Update Date: 01/26/2018


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Detailed upgrade instructions that help you retain your customizations while upgrading to new features, can be found in your ZIP file under the /docs/2.Readme-Upgrade.html file and also in this related FAQ article
A. ALERT: If you want to preserve your CUSTOMIZATIONS, use these instructions INSTEAD: upgrading and preserving customizations
B. If you have NO CUSTOMIZATIONS to preserve, here's a high-level overview/summary of a slightly shorter process:
- Back up your site from the server as well as the copy on your computer.
- Backup your database
- Create a new directory and copy your site into it
- Then create a new database and load your old database in it
- Next, change the two configure.php files to utilize the new directory and database
This way ... when you attempt to upgrade you are "practicing" to see where the problems, if any will happen
- Make sure all appears to be working on your temp site.
- Now load the "new" version files to your new temp directory (from latest downloaded ZIP)
- Run the http://www.your_domain_name.com/your_new_site/zc_install
- Choose the Upgrade Database option
- Process each suggested step one at a time ... leave the first checkbox that the upgrader picked checked and uncheck the others.
-Advantage is that you can see your problems step by step
-Each time it completes it will recheck the boxes left to go.
-Continue in this method until all boxes are unchecked.
- If you find you have issues, you are not hurting anything and can always start over without damage to your existing shop and live database.
Reminder: Read the /docs/2.readme-upgrade.html document for step-by-step details and information on tools to help in the process.
QUESTION: "Why is this process so long?"ANSWER: Another way to look at it is this: An "upgrade" is essentially a rebuilding of your site.
The steps outlined above are the recommended way to do it so that you rebuild your site in a temporary location, letting you resolve all potential problems *before* you ever touch your actual live site. This gives you time to sort out whatever needs sorting "just in case", and allows you to keep taking sales while you're preparing the upgrade. It also helps take some of the pressure off and makes it less urgent to do it all in one fell swoop.
The process of comparing your site against the original code for the old version is, in one sense, to simply help you quickly identify what customizations you need to make to put those same capabilities into your new site. It simply speeds the process and creates a sort of checklist of things for you to re-do on your new site.
Then, after you've got it all built in the temporary location, you put your live store down for maintenance, quickly redo the upgrade there, and then bring it online ... meaning your actual live store's downtime could be as short as 5-10 minutes depending on complexities etc.
So, follow the guide, and while there may be some learning involved and remembering of things you did awhile back, it's all time well spent.