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Barbecue University With Steven Raichlen
Barbecue University With Steven Raichlen offers a complete crash course on the how-to's of barbecuing and grilling with the world's foremost authority on barbecue. The BBQU campus is the historic Greenbrier resort in West Virginia and the classroom features a state-of-the-art collection of grills and smokers. Watch as host Steven Raichlen, hailed by Oprah as the "Gladiator of Grilling"and the "Michael Jordan of Barbecue" by Howard Stern, captures all the sizzling action from every angle with his two "Grill Cams" positioned inside the grills.
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Steven Raichlen
Steven Raichlen is an award-winning author, journalist, cooking teacher and TV host. His best-selling The Barbecue Bible cookbook series and Barbecue University and Primal Grill TV programs have virtually reinvented American barbecue.
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Rib Fest
Ribs are the Holy Grail of barbecue and there are as many opinions on how best to cook them as there are individual pit masters. This show celebrates the barbecued rib-from sweet and sticky Kansas City style spare ribs to spicy Memphis dry rubbed baby backs; from Jamaican jerk baby back ribs to plate-burying dinosaur ribs (beef ribs) to top loin pork ribs spit-roasted on a rotisserie.
Much at Steak
Steak is the ultimate test of a grill master's mettle. In this show, Steven explains how to grill a slab of meat that's crusty on the outside and juicy inside-in short, the perfect steak. The show begins with a primer on all the cuts of steak, including those that are best for grilling and those cuts that should never be used. Steaks featured in this show include New York strip steak with tarragon butter, Florentine steak, bacon-wrapped filet mignon, dirty steak (cooked directly on the embers), and a bible-thick rib steak served with red wine sauce.
On The Stick
Turks call it shish kebab; the French, brochette; Russians, shashlik, Indians, tandoori; and Thais, sate. Whatever the name, meat on a stick is the world's most popular form of barbecue and rare is the culture that doesn't enjoy some sort of kebab. Steven has his own favorites, of course, which include shrimp grilled on sugar cane, chicken sate, Turkish shish kebab, grilled asparagus and garlic, and cinnamon-grilled peaches for dessert.
Gone Fishing
More people are flummoxed by grilling fish than by any other type of food. With good reason: fish often sticks to the grate or falls apart when you try to turn it. Steven demonstrates five fail-proof techniques for grilling seafood: cedar-planked fillet of salmon, halibut in a basket, grilled tuna London broil, salmon steaks with mustard glaze and trout grilled in a special fish basket over charcoal.
The Meatless Grill
Gone are the days when barbecue meant only meat and more meat. In this show Steven comes up with recipes for a meatless barbecue that will delight vegetarians and carnivores alike: grilled quesadillas; grilled pizza with mozzarella and basil; balsamic grilled portobello mushrooms; and a novel finale: "glazed doughnuts" (as in bourbon-glazed doughnut peaches on the "barbie").
Birds on the Can
Beer can chicken is the most eye-popping, jaw-dropping dish on the American barbecue circuit and there's no better way to cook a whole chicken-or any fowl-than in an upright position over an open can of beer on the grill. Steven has taken this technique to a new level with recipes that include the now classic American beer can chicken, as well as root beer game hens, beer can ducking a l'orange, and pineapple juice can quail.
The Whole Hog
For many Americans (especially if you live in the South), "barbecue" means pork and in this show, Steven goes high on the hog. Recipes for North Carolina pulled pork shoulder with vinegar sauce, mojo-marinated pork tenderloin, smoked-brined pork porterhouse, and a spectacular whole pit roasted hog.
Tackle The Tailgate
Steven elevates the tailgate to the high art of grilling in this show, with recipes that are clever adaptations of old favorites. The "hot" in his hotdogs are jalapeno stuffed wieners; the prefect burger remains moist because it is stuffed with herb butter; "buffa-que" wings are spicy grilled wings that will cause a stir even in Buffalo; an improbable, whole cabbage is filled with bacon, sour cream and homemade barbecue sauce; and, scouts honor, Steven cooks up s'mores like you've never seen them before.
Fowl Play
Chicken has bedeviled grill jockeys almost from the moment man learned to make fire: the challenge is to cook the meat through without burning the skin. Steven focuses on five great ways to grill chicken: indirect grilled with garlic and lemon, the ultimate rotisserie chicken, spatchcocked chicken (where the backbone is removed so the bird grills flat like a book), Tuscan-style chicken under a brick, and a fail-proof version of an American classic: barbecued chicken.
Shellfish on the Grill
When it comes to barbecuing, the subject of grilled shellfish begins and ends with shrimp. Steven shows you how to grill almost any sort of shellfish, from mussels to scallops to lobsters. Recipes include bacon-grilled shrimp, scallops on rosemary skewers, grilled lobster basted with basil butter, and garlic-grilled mussels and clams cooked on a nifty piece of equipment known as a "Great Grate."
High On Hog
The professor goes whole hog with a curriculum running from Bratwurst with Grilled Bell Peppers to an 18-pound Cuban Christmas Eve Ham called lechon asado, which emerges from the grill after 8 hours of slow cooking a beautifully burnished golden brown. He also demonstrates a classic Tuscan take on one of America's favorite parts of the pig: a spit-roasted Rosemary Grilled Pork Loin.
World of Steak
The professor takes viewers on an around-the-world tour of ways to cook steak. He begins with a Cuban recipe for thin steaks grilled with adobo, a garlic-lime marinade; next, from Mexico, a fiery recipe for Steak from Hell which features a fire-roasted salsa served over a perfectly grilled T-bone. And, finally, on to Viet Nam where grilled strips of sirloin are served in with fresh herbs and a spicy sauce in lettuce bundles.
Bbq from Soup to Nuts
Ever think you could cook a dinner from soup to nuts right on the grill? Steven demonstrates a whole meal cooked right there on a pair of Weber grills. He starts with a wonderfully smoky grilled corn chowder, follows with Goat Cheese Grilled in Grape Leaves, fires up a colorful Brazilian Stuffed Rib Roast and caps it off with Coco Loco Brulee - a coconut- and rum-flavored creme brulee cooked right on the grill!
Go Fish
Steven showcases seafood recipes from the around the globe. He starts with planked salmon, a slow-roasted salmon recipe popular in the Pacific Northwest; he then grills prawns with a spicy, yogurt-based Tandoori marinade. He follows with a coconut milk-based recipe for tuna steaks he learned in Brazil with a French-inspired sauce vierge (think salsa verde) over thick and juicy grilled swordfish steaks.
Where There's Smoke
Where there's smoke, there's flavor. And to many pitmasters smoking is the only thing they consider "true barbecue." In this master class, Steven covers the slight differences between smoking in a smoker, a kettle and a gas grill; the differences between chunks and chips as fuel; and the effect the variety of wood smoldering away in your grill has on the flavor of the finished dish. He demonstrates a range of recipes, from simple Smoked Brats to Memphis-style Pork Ribs, the epitome of barbecue to much of the country east of the Mississippi.
Greatful Bread
Grilled Pizza? Of course - everything goes on the grill at BBQU! Grilled Pizza and four other recipes make up this lesson about bread and barbecue. GrillCam offers viewers a unique look at a grilled bread recipe - Naan, the delicious hand-stretched Indian specialty. The professor also includes three recipes perfect for weeknights or parties, including quesadillas, real bruschetta and Spanish pan con tomate.
Stuck On Skewers
Who knows why there's such a universal appeal to food cooked on skewers? Whatever the reasons, today's class offers ammo for the argument that skewered dishes just taste great. Steven demonstrates six recipes that use a variety of skewering techniques (toothpicks, double-skewers, sugarcanes) and talks about the wide array of skewers and kebabs available on the market today. Highlights include sweet and salty bacon grilled prunes, authentic shish kebab and an elegant recipe for grilled quail from Greece.
Fire Birds
This year's all-poultry show starts with Iced Tea Chicken, a non-alcoholic version of that famous Beer Can Chicken recipe, that's infused with a sweet Southern flavor. Silver Paper Chicken is a healthy update of a fried dim sum dish, made with five-spice marinated chicken breasts grilled in aluminum foil shu mai. And the professor shows off a pair of dishes he learned trekking the world's barbecue trail, Piri-Piri Chicken from Portugal and Grilled Game Hens with a marinade he learned from a grill master in Afghanistan.
Vegging Out
Man cannot survive by meat alone! In this episode the professor cooks a few of his favorite vegetarian dishes for the grill, including heart-friendly options like Tofu on Stilts and Robatataki (a mixed vegetable grill) that both come from the Japanese's rich yakitori grilling tradition. And even committed carnivores would have a hard time passing up delectably crisp Grilled Artichokes, basted with garlic-parsley butter during a long, slow roast on the grill. As Steven likes to say, "If you had trouble eating your vegetables as a kid, it's probably because they weren't grilled."
A Little Lamb
Two of the professor's recipes in this all lamb lesson play off the classic Turkish combination of lamb and eggplant - one where luxurious racks of lamb that get the royal treatment in a recipe Steven learned at the opulent Ciragan Palace Hotel. The second, Lamb and Eggplant Kebabs, comes from the kebab parlors that line the streets of Istanbul. He shows off spicy Australian-style lamb steaks, good enough to convert any committed beef eater, and caps it all off with a certified party showstopper, rotisseried whole leg of lamb.
What's Your Beef?
In this episode he shares a number of different recipes from places around the world where beef is the pitmaster's meat of choice: the Uruguayan rolled stuffed flank steak dish called Matambre, meaning "hunger killer"; Espetada, skewered Beef and Bay Leaf Kebabs from the island of Madeira; and a recipe he created that marries Chinese spices and America "dinosaur" ribs. Also, GrillCam provides a never-seen-before view of real Texas brisket cooking, with a time-lapse look at the delicious transformation of beef cooked for 8 hours over a low, slow fire.
Party Down
The grill is central to celebrations across the country - but the menus at most American backyard get-togethers need a little updating. Barbecue University to the rescue! Steven lays out the basics for some American regional favorites, including Wisconsin Double Brats and a version of Cheese Steaks on the grill. And for the more adventurous, he demonstrates Bosnian hamburgers, homemade smoked Turkey Pastrami and a stunning adaptation of baked Alaska called Baked Hawaii that you've got to see on GrillCam to believe.
The Five Methods of Live Fire Cooking
It's kind of like the one class you have to attend right before finals - Professor Raichlen clearly outlining the five methods of cooking that every barbecued food on the planet falls into. Beyond the educational aspect, this episode features recipes like Stoned Chicken and Peking Duck, both impressive (and easy) dishes that could steal the show at any dinner party. And the camera angles - watching Peking Duck render and crisp on a rotisserie or unpeeled onions and potatoes roast to succulent tenderness in the embers of a kettle grill - make this an episode not to be missed.
Chicago and the Midwest
The professor cris-crosses the Midwest for a collection of the region's best grilling recipes: Grilled Pitas grilled Red Pepper Dip he picked up in the Motor City; a spectacular Bratwurst "Hot Tub" -the tailgate classic from Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Mexican-style Grilled Corn from the Windy City and an all-new take on burgers - Veal Burgers with Dill from the Minnesota's Twin Cities.
The American Tropics - Hawaii
Keep your leis on and your coals going for the tropical feast in this special night school edition of BBQ U begins with a Tuna "London Broil" prepared with a sesame-pepper-wasabi crust, served with a wasabi cream sauce and grilled baby pineapples. A succulent traditional rotisseried Honey Lime Huli Huli Chicken follows, and Steven wraps up his dissertation on Hawaiian barbecue with Huli Huli Pineapple, a carved whole pineapple painted with a brown sugar glaze as it spit roasts over a bed of glowing coals.
New England
From shoreline to foothills, the professor covers New England fish to fowl, summer to fall. He demonstrates tricks for shellfish shucking and how to avoid tipping over clamshells on the grill in Grilled Clams with Sambuca and Italian Sausage. Steven simply grills the perfect summer fish - Swordfish - and marries it with a summer salsa made with ruby red tomatoes and raw sweet corn. Finally, he tackles turkey - The Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey - on the grill, giving it the full New England treatment with a maple syrup brine and a Maple Syrup Redeye Gravy.
Louisiana and the Gulf Coast
New shrimp and smokies; Grill blackened catfish with fennel; Cajun roastin' chicken on a beer can.
Texas and Oklahoma
Drunken steak; Smoke-lahoma brisket with Baked Beans; Bourbon and apricot spit-roasted ham with Spice-scented sweet potato casserole, Grilled Sweet Potato Pie.
The Pacific Rim
Lemongrass Pork Sates with Peanut Sauce and Cucumber Relish; Alder grilled salmon with citrus butter; Cinnamon grilled plums with red wine sauce.
America's Crossroads
Louisville Wings, Memphis Dry rub ribs with Memphis Mustard Slaw; St. Louis Pork Steaks.
- Bratwurst and Pepper Jack Grilled Mushrooms
- Huli Huli Pineappple
- Iced Tea Chicken
- Mojo-Marinated Salmon Kebabs on Sugarcane
- Tangerine Teriyaki Chicken
- Tuna "London Broil" With Wasabi Cream Sauce
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Use of Fungicide Seed Treatments to Improve Wheat Health - UNL CropWatch, Aug. 30, 2012
|Figure 1. Common bunt (stinking smut).
|Figure 2. Loose smut.
August 30, 2012
Figure 3. Kernels damaged by the Fusarium head blight fungus.
Figure 4. Black point.
Figure 5. Ergot-contaminated grain.
Using seed treatments for winter wheat can help you manage the disease threat and optimize yield potential for next year's crop. While there may be a higher initial cost for using clean/certified, treated seed, the cost is almost always exceeded by the benefit in yield.
Several wheat diseases are caused by fungal pathogens that are soilborne and/or seedborne.
Soilborne pathogens include those that cause root and crown rots and seedling blights, such as Bipolaris, Fusarium, Pythium, and Rhizoctonia.
- Seedborne pathogens are associated with head diseases that affect the grain. These diseases include common bunt (also known as stinking smut, Figure 1), loose smut (Figure 2), Fusarium head blight (Figure 3), black point (Figure 4) and ergot (Figure 5).
Economic Importance of Soil- and Seedborne Diseases
Soil- and seedborne diseases reduce yields as well as grain quality. Grain contaminated by common bunt can be rejected at the elevator, often resulting in total loss. Although loose smut does not affect grain quality, yield losses of up to 40% can result from the disease.
Incidence of ergot in wheat is relatively low; however, in 2011 favorable environmental conditions (cool, wet weather during flowering) resulted in epidemic levels of the disease in several wheat fields in south central and southeast Nebraska. Sclerotia or ergots (compact masses of the ergot fungus) can lower grain quality. In addition, the ergots contain toxic alkaloids that can cause ergotism and death in humans and livestock.
Fusarium head blight can cause significant losses resulting from floret sterility, poor grain fill, and contamination of grain by mycotoxins. If seed contaminated with the Fusararium head blight fungus is sown, seedling emergence can be reduced by up to 80%.
Black point can significantly reduce the bread-making quality of wheat. Heavy contamination of grain with black point can result in discolored flour. This can be a cause for rejection of the grain by millers. If grain affected by black point is sown, the causal fungi which include Bipolaris and Alternaria can cause seedling blights and root rots, resulting in poor stand establishment.
Effect of Drought on Soil- and Seedborne Pathogens
Soil- and seedborne pathogens can survive adverse environmental conditions such as drought and winter temperatures by becoming dormant or forming survival structures. Additionally, seedborne pathogens are protected by the seed and/or the environment in which the seed is stored. When favorable environmental conditions (moisture and ambient temperatures) return, the pathogens become active again. The drought of 2012 will not reduce the risk posed by soil- and seedborne pathogens. Management measures against these pathogens should be taken as they would in a normal year.
Management of Soil- and Seedborne Diseases
Four strategies can be used in combination to manage soil- and seedborne diseases of wheat:
- seed treatments,
- cleaned seed,
- resistant varieties, and
- crop rotation.
Seed treatments are important for several reasons:
- They control seed-transmitted pathogens that may be surface-borne on the seed or internally seedborne. In addition, they control soilborne pathogens such as Bipolaris, Fusarium, Pythium, and Rhizoctonia that cause root and crown rots and seedling damping off and blights. Systemic seed treatments also provide additional protection against fall foliar diseases.
- In addition to controlling diseases, fungicide-insecticide combination seed treatments control insect pests such as wireworms, Hessian fly, and fall season aphids.
- By controlling seedling damping off, seed treatments improve stand establishment and result in healthy, vigorous seedlings.
It is preferable to buy certified treated seed or have it cleaned and treated by a commercial seed conditioner. If seed is treated on-farm, it is essential to clean it before treating. Cleaning seed before treating is especially necessary if the seed-transmitted diseases listed above were present in the field during the growing season.
For the seed treatment to be effective, ensure thorough, uniform coverage. If possible, use a broad spectrum systemic fungicide or fungicide-insecticide combination product. For a list of seed treatment fungicides for control of soil- and seedborne diseases of wheat, see the table of Wheat Seed Treatment Fungicides from the UNL 2012 Guide for Weed Management with Insecticide and Fungicide Information. A more comprehensive list of seed treatment products for control of diseases and insect pests of wheat can be found at the Nebraska Department of Agriculture Pesticide Registrations website.
For more information on diseases affecting grain and seed quality in wheat, see Fungal Diseases Affectng Grain and Seed Quality in Wheat (EC1874).
Resistant varieties can be used in combination with seed cleaning and seed treatments to more effectively manage soil- and seedborne diseases of wheat.
Importance of Using Clean/Certified, Treated Seed
The importance of using clean/certified, treated seed cannot be overemphasized. Clean/certified, treated seed optimizes the chances of obtaining high yields. Using farmer-saved or bin-run seed is likely to result in poor variety purity, a low germination percentage, poor stand establishment, and disease, insect, and weed problems. The result will be reduced yield and poor grain quality. Total loss may result if grain is heavily contaminated with fungal spores. Additional costs may be incurred in treating for diseases, insects, and weeds resulting from use of poor quality seed. In terms of dollars, the return from using clean/certified, treated seed will almost always exceed the cost of the seed. Using clean/certified, treated seed is a form of insurance that is definitely worth the cost.
Stephen Wegulo
Extension Plant Pathologist

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Fruit-filled clementine cake
Nutrition and extra info
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal695
- fat34g
- saturates15g
- carbs93g
- sugars83g
- fibre3g
- protein9g
- salt0.36g
- 4 small clementines
The smallest and sweetest variety of tangerine is sweet and tangy, contains no seeds and is…
- 200g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing
- 140g raisin
- 140g sultana
- 140g currant
- 100g glacé cherry, quartered
- 2 tbsp brandy
Brandy is a distilled spirit made from virtually any fermented fruit or starchy vegetable.…
- 200g dark brown sugar
- 3 eggs, beaten
The ultimate convenience food, eggs are powerhouses of nutrition packed with protein and a…
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp mixed spice
- pinch ground cloves
- 140g polenta
An Italian storecupboard staple, polenta has its roots in the peasant cuisine of northern Italy…
- 1 tsp baking powder (we used Fiddes Payne, which is gluten-free)
Baking powderbay-king pow-dah
Baking powder is a raising agent that is commonly used in cake-making. It is made from an alkali…
- icing sugar, to decorate (most are gluten-free, but check the packaging)
- 100g ground almond
For the topping
- 4 clementines
The smallest and sweetest variety of tangerine is sweet and tangy, contains no seeds and is…
- 140g caster sugar
To make the cake, place the clementines in a small pan, cover with water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 1 hr or until tender. Drain and cool.
Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Butter a 20cm springform cake tin and line the base with a disc of buttered baking parchment. Cut the cooked clementines in half and remove any pips. Place in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped but not puréed.
Combine the raisins, sultanas, currants, cherries and brandy in a bowl. Add the clementine pulp and mix well. Cream the butter and sugar together until pale. Add the beaten eggs, a little at a time, mixing well between each addition. In another bowl, combine the spices, ground almonds, polenta and baking powder. Fold into the creamed mixture along with the dried fruit and clementine pulp.
Spoon into the prepared tin and smooth the top. Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 30 mins. Reduce the oven temperature to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3 and continue to cook for a further 40 mins. You may need to loosely cover the top of the cake with a sheet of baking parchment for the final 20 mins to prevent it browning too quickly. Cool in the tin for 30 mins before turning out onto a cooling rack.
To make the topping, slice the clementines to a 5mm thickness. Tip the sugar into a saucepan with 140ml water and cook over a low heat, stirring often, until the sugar has dissolved. Put the clementine slices in the pan and stir through. To keep the clementines submerged in the syrup, cut out a circle of greaseproof paper to fit into the pan and place over the fruit. Cook over a low heat for 1 hr until glossy and translucent. Remove and spread out over greaseproof paper to cool.
To serve, dust the whole cake with icing sugar, then arrange the clementine slices, overlapping, over the top of the cake.


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Recently I decided to write a few letters to some major companies. Below are the actual letters that I actually did send via their websites.
Dear Nestle,
I, for one, do enjoy you're water that comes in a bottled form. I like to sit on my front porch on a hot summer evening, just drinking Nestle Bottled Water and eating buckets of drumsticks. However, lately I have noticed that the neck of your bottles have become increasingly smaller. I now find it difficult to drink the water, and every time i try to my clothes become soaked with h2o. I know it is due to the water bottle no longer having a neck. Well, either that or because I don't have any hands or fingers. I still like your water Nestle, and will continue to drink your water, but I will hope for a longer neck in the future.
Thank you for your time. Please give my regards to your coffee.
P.s. I was kidding about the hands and fingers thing. I mean, how else am i typing this email? Come on! THINK NESTLE!
Dear Hershey,
I really enjoy your products. Your chocality goodness has really helped me with my soul crushing fights with depression. I once ate one of your candy bars and for that forty-five minutes it took me to eat it (i eat slowly to avoid injury) I was happy. Thank you for all that you have done for me in my life. I wish I could cry tears of chocolate and send that to you, but alas, I can only cry tears of whatever liquid is in my body. I could still send that to you, but that wouldn't taste as good as chocolate tears and would also be creepy. So thank you, Hershey. Thank you.
Dear Healthy Choice,
I really enjoy your products. Your sweet and sour chicken is especially delicious. However, I have a problem with the color of your boxes that contain the food. When I am walking to my car in the morning heading to work and holding my Healthy Choice meal that I'm going to enjoy that day for lunch, I trip and fall in the grass, dropping my Healthy Choice meal. Now keep in mind that this does not happen every day, but I then spend hours hunting in the green grass for a green box. To date, I have currently lost over 145 Healthy Choice meals, as well as had two swollen ankle injuries and now have 75% less pride. I will continue to enjoy your products, but I hope to one day see a different box so that I may find them when I drop them in the grass.
I really enjoy your product. Thank you for making it.
P.S. none of this has actually every happened to me, but I'm sure it could possibly. I'm an idea man.
Dear Dole,
I really enjoy your bananas. I eat them constantly. I like to spend my mornings eating a bowl of Dole banana cereal. However, it has become a growing concern with me how your bananas are shaped. They could cause injuries. What if a child tied two of your bananas together and used them as a nunchuk? This is a growing problem in my town. My town has become over run by gangs of children with Dole banana nunchucks. I cannot go out at night until after 10, which is their bedtime. I have been beaten a few times, and in fact have become more bruised than the nunchuk banana that was used to beat me. I hope that you take this into account when making your bananas. Perhaps you could make them in a circle shape and Nerf like?
Dear Panda Express,
I find your Panda Express Bear very scary and your food very good, which confuses me greatly. I have went through months of counseling to help me with my problem, but alas, I am still confused. I mean, how can i be scared of the Panda Express Bear yet love the food he provides? I just thought you should know how dedicated I am to your food that I would try to conquer my fear.
Thank you Panda Express for your food, and perhaps you could make your panda bear have a smile? or wear a funny hat?
Dear Hanes,
Your products have been providing me with comfort for years and I think you for that. However, I am beyond saddened and hurt that Hanes has yet to make an edible boxer brief. I cannot count you the times I have been stranded in my car in the middle of no where and starving with nothing to eat, thinking to myself if only i could eat my Hanes Boxer Briefs that I am currently wearing. I know earlier when I said i couldn't count you the times, I lied. Since it has happened 52 times. So please consider making this product in the future, you may just save a life.
Dear General Mills,
I enjoy your products greatly. I must tell you how your product has helped me. You see General Mills, your Cheerios have saved my life. There I was, just minding my own business, when I tripped and fell while walking on a field. They rushed me to the hospital, as i was unconscious and my blood pressure was up to 345 over 7. They declared me clinically dead. Then, one of the doctors quickly leaped into action, stuffing Cheerios down my face and making me crunch them. My eyes opened just then, and I would have smiled and hugged my loved ones if I didn't live alone with my 56 cats. But thanks to your product I am now breathing this day.
P.S. I can't back this story up with any sort of "facts."
I will let you all know if I get any sort of response.


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China Tries To Bolster Claim To Disputed Pacific Islands By Upgrading Mobile Coverage There
from the new-railways dept
The Spratly Islands are some 750 reefs, atolls and islands in the South China Sea that are claimed variously by Brunei, the People's Republic of China, the Republic of China (Taiwan), Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam. That's largely because of the rich fishing grounds that surround them, and the possibility of significant oil and gas reserves nearby.
In order to reinforce those claims, most of the countries listed above have stationed a few military personnel on a few of the larger islands. Recently, China has come up with a novel way of bolstering its position:
In the ongoing dispute over the Spratly Islands claimed by China and Vietnam, the latest development is that China is opening up 3G services on the islands, not only to Chinese soldiers but also for the country's fishermen.
As the Tech In Asia article quoted above explains:
Chinese soldiers and fishermen will now be able to text message, call, and chat online with family back home over the new 3G network. This upgrade to 3G from regular cellular coverage (started in 2011) and the recent 3G network in the disputed Paracel Islands in July 2012 signals a more permanent Chinese presence on the rocky outposts.
What's interesting here is how this tighter integration with the domestic network is used symbolically to underline that the various islands are -- in China's view -- part of its territory. It can be thought of as the 21st-century equivalent of building roads in the Roman Empire, or laying down railway tracks in the American West.
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"Hmm, I dont remember there being so many floating meteors and skulls here."
"What Dantooine? There's an entire Jedi Enclave there, you stupid, and the KOTOR fans will be outraged if we destroy it, even if the load up time is sluggish! I said Earth!"
"Ummmm... it was around here somewhere?"
"Done Blown Up!"
Alderaan is the name of a cloud of space dust, formerly not a cloud of space dust, but that was before it Asploded in 1977 AD (0 BBY).
Lucas intended Alderaan to serve as a decoy in case some evil maniac bent on conquering the galaxy decides to destroy Earth. Indeed, when the Empire announced its Star Wars program, a counter-rocket defense program against the Soviet Union, Earth was planned to be their primary military target. Initially, Princess Leia (a shining star and deadly warrior, nicknamed Death Star), the leader of the invasion on Earth, wanted to destroy Dantooine, but the rest of the Imperial military was against that idea, since they were all secretly writing illegal KOTOR fanfics and were afraid that their predictions of Revan living happily ever after with Bastila Shan on Dantooine for 4,000 years (describing their relationships with great detail) would contradict reality.
As Dantooine was unanimously declared an unsuitable target, Leia and her father launched an attack against Earth. Unfortunately, they mistook Alderaan for Earth, as the two planets looked almost identical - which was exactly what Lucas intended. Since nobody really cared about Alderaan, nobody believed the Empire was evil.
When Earth was once again placed in jeopardy during George W. Bush's War on Terra campaign, Lucas created yet another clone of Earth, and called it Naboo. However, by doing so he accidentally spawned one of the galaxy's most sinister evils -
Emperor Palpatine Jar Jar Binks. Whether Lucas' attempts to save Earth will succeed is yet to be seen.
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In breaking his silence about his son's addiction problems, Charlie Sheen's dad called his dangerous habits "a form of cancer"
"Apocalypse Now" actor Martin Sheen appeared alongside his son Emilio Estevez on Sky News to discuss the "Two and a Half Men" star's unhealthy behavior, which recently landed him in rehab.
"He's an extraordinary man," said the senior Sheen of his son. "If he had cancer, how would we treat him, you know? The disease of addiction is a form of cancer. And you have to have an equal measure of concern and love and lift them up, so that's what we do for him."
The roller coaster ride of Sheen's life has been a downward spiral the past couple of years. One of TV's highest paid and most volatile actors, Sheen's excessive partying with porn stars, cocaine, and booze landed him in the hospital twice, most recently on January 28 during a party in his Beverly Hills home.
Domestic violence accusations against the 44-year-old actor over the years have also made him a tabloid favorite.
"You get used to [the spotlight]," Estevez told Sky News about the media attention his family gets. "After 30 years, you build up an immunity, I guess."
Both father and son, award winning Hollywood stars in their own right, are in England promoting their new film, "The Way," directed by Estevez and starring both Estevez and Martin Sheen. The movie is to be released April 15.
Charlie Sheen's Dad: His Addiction Problems Are Like "Cancer"
Martin Sheen and son Emilio Estevez speak out.
In breaking his silence about his son's addiction problems, Charlie Sheen's dad called his dangerous habits "a form of cancer"


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5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Buying Cloud Software
The most common arguments against cloud software and what you can do to combat them
Implementing cloud software in your business can offer increased flexibility, universal access to data and a market edge. However, you may run into a few obstacles along the way. These are five of the most common arguments against cloud software and what you can do to combat them.
The cloud will scare people
The cloud is a dramatic change. It may make your employees afraid of losing their jobs. As always, it is best to align incentives with desired outcomes.
The cloud is not secure
The cloud is secure. The vast majority of data breaches happen in software and infrastructure that is managed by internal IT staffs that are stretched thin. A cloud vendor with high-quality IT service will generally be more secure since cloud security is very specialized work and focus is required. Ask your CIO/CTO to read this report published by Verizon that found that only 10 vulnerabilities account for almost 97 percent of all security exploited in 2014.
People say that with the cloud they lose control and flexibility
Pick a cloud partner that is a few orders of magnitude smaller than the size your company as there is an advantage to be a big fish in a small pond of your vendor. You will garner more attention and have the upper hand in the relationship when you are among the largest customers of your vendor.
The cloud does not make sense until we can fully amortize our capital investment
This is the fallacy of a sunk cost. Only the incremental revenues and expenses should be considered in any financial analysis.
The cloud vendor has unfamiliar terms and conditions
In the long run, it is a wise investment of time to personally sign off on large cloud vendor agreements so that you understand the risks and benefits of the cloud. Since the cloud is still relatively new, do not delegate important business terms and conditions to your legal team without your review.
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Spotted Fox Ale House impresses with extensive craft beer menu
I like beer. I also like to try new things. So when I heard about the Spotted Fox Ale House in St. Charles with its more than 30 craft beer offerings on tap taking over the space of the former Bennigan's across from the Charlestowne Mall, I said, "I'll try that."
Faced with mostly unknown-to-me beers offered at the Spotted Fox, I asked for help. Good thing staff here know what they're doing and are ready to help further your beer education or just recommend a draft you're sure to enjoy.
Motif: Twenty-five high-definition televisions provide the first clue that sports go over big here. A quirky chandelier made of microbrew draft pulls in the entrance is the only nod to the Spotted Fox's extensive microbrew and craft beer selections. The bar area is a wide open space with a large rectangular bar in the center. Tables, high-top tables and roomy booths are on the dining side of the space. Lights are dimmed here, but there are plenty of TVs, too.
Crowd: On a busy Saturday night, there were a few kids finishing dinner with families in the dining area as well as a couple of larger parties dining as well. The bar was full and doing a revolving business with people waiting on tables as well as people dining. TV volumes were turned off with a music track playing, but it was still a bit noisy.
Service: Our server listened to what I liked in a beer (smooth but light) and what I don't like (that bitter taste of rye bread). Based on that, he made excellent recommendations -- my friend and I were thrilled with our selections.
If you're a beer connoisseur, you'll appreciate the Alcohol By Volume percentages and the number each beer is rated on the International Bittering Unit scale when making your choice.
Food: A fairly standard lineup of appetizers has some standouts including the Warm Pretzels with seasonal ale cheddar dip and spicy mustard. We were also drawn to the waffle fries, which the menu states include Guinness braised pork shoulder served with sticky sweet cabbage, scallions, sour cream and shredded sharp cheddar cheese. The platter of fries would easily feed two for a meal and four to five as a starter. Tasty as this was, the promised cabbage was nowhere to be found. Another good option are the Buffalo Chicken Dips, herb cream cheese with breaded buffalo chicken pieces served with Chihuahua cheese and pico de gallo.
While pub offerings are solid, with burgers on pretzel buns and hearty sandwiches big hits, the menu appears to be in transition and some of the printed options have already been axed. We also had a few issues with what we did order. My blackened fish and shrimp tacos were a tad dry, and my friend's steak came with admittedly good mashed potatoes, despite the menu stating it came with twice-baked. The kitchen was quick to rectify the problem, though.
Liquid consumption: Blonde ales, IPAs, porters and stouts are the main attraction. Off the menu of mostly regional craft and microbrew beers, I enjoyed a Chicago-made Revolution Cross of Gold, a classic blonde made with cascade hops. My friend loved the Lost Coast Tangerine, a tangerine wheat from Northern California. A full bar offers specialty martinis, cocktails, wines and a selection of domestic and other canned craft beers.
Entertainment: Check the schedule of live music, special events, weekday specials and promotions online.
Parking: Parking is plentiful.
Overall: This is a nice place to catch a game, enjoy distinctive beers, and have a burger or appetizers with friends.
Spotted Fox Ale House3615 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 584-2239, spottedfoxalehouse.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 11 p.m. Sunday


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Hdq. Co 103rd U.S. Inf.
Dear Em.
Here we are at this camp yet, but not a man in the whole regiment is allowed to leave camp under any consideration. We are all ready to pull out at any minute. Every thing has gone but the tents, cots and one stove, and only enough rations are drawn to feed us for one day. The tents and cots are to remain here for some one else to use I guess. Our passenger list is all made out and take it from me Em it was some job. By this list every man is checked up as he boards the boat and as he gets off on the other side. On these sheets is the man's name, address, rank, and nearest relative or friend and their address. Then we had another form to make out, one each for every man. On these lists is a man's whole history. I worked two days on this list alone. Any body would think that all a soldier had to do was make out and sign slips, as to when he was born, where he lives, etc.
They say if we are not on the boat by the first of the month we will receive no pay until Dec. because they don't pay any soldiers in Europe only every three months. There is another job Ive got when muster for pay time comes round. And of coarse the pay roll will follow this muster roll up. You'de never dream there was so much paper work in the army. We are still handling equipment, for some of these N.H. & Vt. men were in an awful condition for clothes and mess outfits. We sure are going to be well outfitted when we leave.
My barrack bag is crambed full now, and yet I've got leggins, slickers (rain coats) trench shoes, more woolen under clothes and another blanket to find rooms for yet. We can only take a pack roll with us (on our backs understand for the barrack bag will not be seen until we land) besides an over coat two blankets, and other articles that will be needed on the boat. My field desk and typewriter is going with me and I may be able to crowd some stuff in with the typewriter, and in the desk.
Ive just completed tacking on a tag addressing my typewriter to my stateroom. Yes, I get a stateroom. I dont know how big it will be or how many accomidations it will have, but all men from top soldiers up are to have one of these. We are planning on doing a lot of paper work on the boat, and I guess it will break up the long, lazy hours that will be spent on our trip. Here is hoping against hope that the trip never materializes but I guess it is a happy hope. As much as Id like to go visiting Id just as soon postpone this trip until Im about 75 years of age. I think this war will be over then anyway.
It is very chilly and windy here to day and I guess we are in for a little colder weather. It has been very comfortable latly and Ive put in some good sleep, since I got back from my leave last week. I thank you very much for the pictures, and I think they came out very good. Has Henry called again yet? I suppose it is the last you will see of him for about another six months. I hope he shows up once in a while, and if so tell him I was asking for him. The old dust is flying around here in great shape now, and Im getting chilly sitting here writing, I've got a sweeter on too.
This is some buisy place now I tell you this is the first chance Ive had for a couple of days to write to you. At night either the oil runs out so that I cant see to write or there is such a croud in the tent talking, singing, and joking, that it is almost imposible to write and I join them to kill the night. There is some one from the old company over to see us every night. The only reason Im writing such a long letter today is because it is Saturday and all there is to do is stand inspection in the morning. The rest of the day is given over to sports (but no pass). Sunday is a holiday. They are just piling the equipment in here by the ton, and they are drawing and issuing it as fast as it comes in. I guess tomorrow (Sunday) will be used for nothing else but issuing clothing and other paraphanalia (I guess that's the way you say it).
I received your letter of the 19th and as you say you want that poem. Well in looking through my desk I find that I havent even got a duplicate left. The last one that I saw I sent to Lil and I hope you are interested enough in it to meet her and have her let you read it and copy it. If you dont know her address it is Lillian Ambrose, 897 E. Broadway S. Boston. I hope you will thank her, or rather I hope Lena will thank her for her congradulations. Probably you can write and plan on meeting her in Roughan's some Sat. night. Ive got to close now with love to all
P.S. There is a form that we can sign allotting part of our pay to some one. We are all run out of them now but when we get to France the Capt. will get some more and I will do the best I can for you. Let me know how you come out on the $10 State money.
© Copyright 2008 by Richard Landers, All Rights Reserved. No reproduction without permission.


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Couple ran $60M prescription drug scheme
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Authorities have broken up a prescription drug "diversion" scheme operating out of Nashville that sold nearly $60 million in secondhand pills to pharmacies nationwide, pawning them off as new medicines fresh from the manufacturers.
The scheme was allegedly operated through a company called Cumberland Distribution Inc., which ran drug warehouses in Nashville and was licensed by the state of Tennessee as a wholesale distributor of prescription drugs.
But the drugs Cumberland resold — $58 million worth from 2006 to 2009 — were illegally obtained, the government alleged, often from buying unused prescriptions for pennies on the dollar compared with their original prices, from people on the street or in nursing homes.
The drugs were then sorted and repackaged as new and sold to unsuspecting pharmacies, which passed them on to customers who came in to get prescriptions filled, according to the government's case.
Because of the scheme, customers were at risk of getting potentially tainted drugs, or getting drugs that were old and no longer had their required potency.
Among the recycled drugs that were sold as new were some used to treat HIV/AIDS, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. Others included antipsychotic, anti-depression, acid reflux, blood pressure and diabetes medications.
This week, Charles Jeffrey Edwards, 52, and his wife, Brenda Elise Edwards, 43, of Houston entered guilty pleas in U.S. District Court in Nashville and will be sentenced in November, according to court records and U.S. Attorney David Rivera.
Brenda Edwards pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy, which carries a penalty of up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Her husband pleaded guilty to a single count each of mail fraud and money laundering. Mail fraud carries a maximum sentence of 20 years and a $250,000 fine, while money laundering can bring up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
"Both defendants admitted that Cumberland Distribution purchased a portion of the prescription drugs it resold to pharmacies from individuals and entities that were not licensed to engage in the wholesale distribution of prescription drugs and … were acquired through various networks of 'diverters' who obtained (the) drugs from other unlawful sources," according to the plea deal.
The case was initially investigated by the FDA, which raided the Nashville warehouses on May 14, 2009.
According to the indictment, the defendants made more than $14 million in profits from the scheme over the three-year period.
A third co-defendant, Jerrod Nichols Smith of Houston, who is charged with conspiracy, mail fraud and making a false statement, is scheduled to stand trial Oct. 7 in Nashville.


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The tribe in "Cut Off the Head of the Snake" Episode 9 of Season 26
The tribe stands together before the reward challenge during the ninth episode of SURVIVOR: CARAMOAN – FANS VS. FAVORITES, Wednesday, April 10 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. #Survivor. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS© 2013 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.


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All works from the Trying to Dance series. Presented in a cloth portfolio case:
Untitled, self portrait (Gelatin silver print):
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"I am always looking for presence. Whenever I try, my doubts get unmasked..." —JH Engström
JH Engström's Trying To Dance series comprises a photojournalistic 'diary' of his life: landscapes, still-lives, self-portraits, and snapshots of friends become loosely narrative documents, recording not only the artist's individual experiences, but a sensitive and provocative engagement with the world at large. Using photography's ability to capture the fleeting essence of a moment, Engström transfers specific time and place to the unfixed reference of memory. Engström's work was featured in Issue # 190 of Aperture Magazine, and first published in book form by the Swedish publisher Journal.
JH Engström (born in Sweden, 1969) was an assistant to photographer Mario Testino 1991 in Paris, and 1993 assisted photographer Anders Petersen in Stockholm. In 1997, he graduated from the Photography and Film Department at Gothenburg University. The same year he published his first book, Shelter (Bokförlaget DN, 1997). Other books include Haunts (Steidl, 2006), CDG/JHE (Steidl, 2008), and From Back Home (together with Anders Petersen, Max Stršm, 2009), and Trying to Dance (Journal, 2004), which was short-listed for the Deutsche Börse Photography Prize 2005. He exhibits continuously internationally and is held in collections both in Europe and the U.S.


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Reflect the loops of small intestine superiorly and to the right. Palpate the underlying abdominal aorta and then remove the peritoneum that covers its surface. Identify the inferior mesenteric artery as it arises from the anterior aspect of the abdominal aorta at the level of the L3 vertebra (Figure 39.2). As the inferior mesenteric artery passes inferiorly and to the left, it gives off several principal branches. These include the left colic artery, several sigmoidal arteries, and the superior rectal artery, which is the terminal branch of the inferior mesenteric artery. The left colic artery divides into ascending branch and descending branch, which supply the distal one-third of the transverse colon and the descending colon. The sigmoidal arteries enter the root of the sigmoid mesocolon and supply the sigmoid colon. The superior rectal artery passes into the pelvic cavity and supplies the rectum and superior portion of the anal canal.
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Sample Personal Experience Essays
The following Graduation Writing Proficiency Examination essays were written by HSU students during a regularly scheduled GWPE. Except for the elimination of cross-outs, the essays are reproduced here exactly as written. Insofar as possible, the essays were chosen to represent the entire range of possible scores. (No essay received a score of One on Essay Topic I.) The majors represented by the authors of these essays are, in alphabetical order, Art, Biology, Business Administration, Environmental Resources Engineering, Fisheries, Geography, Geology, Industrial Arts, and Resource Planning and Interpretation.
Personal-Experience Essay Prompt
You have 45 minutes to write on the following topic.
A distinguished essayist once wrote: "Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested."
Write an essay in which you:
- Describe a book that has strongly affected you.
- Explain how your reading of this book changed your outlook.
- Tell why you think this book had such a profound effect on you.
Sample Essay Score: Six
During my third year of college I became acutely aware of the Womens Rights Issue. I made an attempt to re-examine many of the cultural norms that I had previously accepted as just being "the natural order of things." One of the paths I took to expand my awareness of the female psyche involved women's literature. That is why I spent one weekend of my life in bed--crying, laughing, feeling sometimes confused, and often, incredibly angry and distraught. On that rainy Humboldt Friday night I had decided to read "The Women's Room."
The author, Marilyn Fridey, describes the lives of several women from the 1950's to present. These women are nothing out of the ordinary. They either go to college and then get married, or they get married without bothering about the pretense of college--after all, they know that college is only a way to find more economically promising husbands. Myra, the main character whose life is traced throughout the book vaguely wonders why she is not content cooking pot roast, scraping shit from the baby's diapers, and picking up her husband's dry cleaning. Her only solace is the neighborhood of women who share concerns over coffee in the afternoons.
They wonder why Katherine, a Catholic woman who has 9 children and an alcoholic husband, committed suicide. "She had a normal life, they thought, she just should have talked her husband into using birth control." As for the rest of the women, including Myra, their lives, fears, disappointments and yearnings, were much more subtle, yet equally suicidal in their quiet desperation.
Many years down the road, Myra's life finally changes. Her husband has "made it", the kids have grown, and life is easy economically. Myra has a nervous breakdown. Once recovered, she divorces, and becomes a graduate student at Yale. Though painful and difficult, it is here that she comes to terms with herself, realizes her potential, and learns to live with herself--not necessarily happily--but at least honestly.
After I finished the story of Myras world that Sunday evening, I woke up in the middle of the night sobbing uncontrollably from a terrible nightmare. Though I couldn't remember the dream, I came to a profound realization. Myra's life was my mothers.
Most of my life I had revered, respected and admired my father for going to college, being intelligent and worldly, having power and control. In short for being a man.
My mother always seemed too "wishy-washy", easily trodden upon, overly dependent because she had chosen the role of HOUSEWIFE, MOTHER. I rebelled against the tradition, and feared wearing those chains someday. Consequently, I strove to be like my father.
Until this book, I never realized how much more courage it took for a person to live within a stifled role, and find contentment by living through other people. During that night of crying I understood my mother for the first time--I respected her inner strength, compassion, gentleness.
Ever since then, my relationship with my mother has evolved, and we are very close. I will probably never adopt the role in life that she chose to take, but I now respect her for her life, and understand the reasons why she made those choices. Reading of Myra's evolution as a female changed the way I feel towards myself, my feelings and compassion for my mother, and provided me with a much more sensitive view towards the lives of many women in our society today.
Comment: Clearly a well-written, superior essay. Each of the three parts of the topic is covered and well developed, with considerable detail provided. Despite an occasional lapse in the use of the possessive and a few other matters, the paper is strong in mechanics. Sentence structure is sophisticated and effective.
Sample Essay Score: 5
Through the ages of 8-15 I was an avid reader of pleasure books. The majority of the books were mysteries such as Nancy Drew or the Hardy Boys. Books about animals were avoided because they usually had a very sentimental theme, and I was very emotional when it came to animal suffering.
When I was approximately 10 years old I read a book titled Misty & Chatlenaque. This book was about a young horse that was stranded on an island. It had been on a horse-trading ship when the ship wrecked on the rocks. Misty went through several adventures where wild dogs tried to kill her, horse traders tried to capture her (and beat her in the process), and the sea tried to swallow her.
A little girl who lived on the Island found Misty and tried to protect her from the wild dogs and horse traders. The story was told from the horse's point view, and the agony and terror Misty went through passed on to me. I felt as if it were me who was being chased and beat.
A girl at the age of ten is influenced by the things she sees and reads. Years after reading the book I had the notion that horse ranches were terrible to horses. I also felt that horses were very human in the sense that they could think, feel, understand, and have emotions.
Whenever I passed by a horse who was behind a fence I had to stop and feed it, talk to it, pet it, and feel sorry for it. Every horse had that "Misty" look in its eyes, and I felt it was "crying out to me".
After reading Misty and Chatlenaque, horses became more than just an animal to me. They became something I could relate to and sympathize with. I myself was a lonely child who felt neglected (even though I wasn't) and "penned". While reading the book I felt the horse and I were one. Years later I felt like horses and I had something in common and could relate to each other.
Now, I know horses do not understand what I say to them, but I still stop and talk to them as if they were human. I feel that if I had not read that book eleven years ago I wouldn't feel as attached to horses as I do now. To this day, I refuse to read another horse book or watch a horse movie that looks like it might be "emotional" or "sentimental".
Misty & Chatlenaque is still a very prominent book in my mind, and details of it are remembered frequently. It has had the profound effect of altering my view of horses and will probably remain in my memory for life. The book also had the effect of making me not want to read those kinds of books again. Their emotional impact was too great on me so I only read mysteries and school books. To this day I have my reservations about reading an emotional book, especially if it pertains to animals.
Comment: A very competent paper, nearly free of mechanical errors but lacking the coherent development of the superior essay. It is also occasionally repetitious and a bit unfocused at times. (The correct title of this book is Misty of Chincoteaque.)
Sample Essay Score: 4
In the summer of 1981 I worked for the Army Corps of Engineers on the Warm Springs Dam Project. Much to my objections I was to spend the entire summer living alone, without my wife, since she had obligations to keep in Eureka, California.
The project was located 7 miles southwest of Cloverdale, Ca., in an area which is essentially agricultural. Housing in the area was very scarce and the lodging which could be found was either too expensive or unsuitable. By my own preference, I decided it would be nice to camp out in the woods for the entire duration of the summer.
At first the evenings after work were hot but beautifully peaceful. It didn't take long though until I found my self bored to death looking for something to do besides play solitare. How did the people in the early days of our world stand life without television. I was forced to find some other means of entertainment which just happened to be reading.
The only reading material which was at my camp was a book left there by my wife on her last visit entitled "The Stix Complex." This book to most of the world I'm sure has no great literary value, but to me, it was the greatest entertainment I had ever found. I realized that in the reading of a book, ones own imagination can bring out much more detail in a story than television ever could.
I don't feel that it was the specific book that struck me so much that summer, and it probably could have been any book. I realized that we expect to be entertained by television and movies so much that we forget that we can entertain ourselves to a much higher degree. I still watch television, but I now read much more for enjoyment.
Comment: Although this essay addresses all three aspects of the topic, development of them is thin. The writer devotes most of the essay to describing his situation and passes rather quickly over the book itself and its effects on him. Still, despite a few mechanical flaws, this is clearly a competent piece of writing.
Sample Essay Score: 3
I was strongly affected by a book I read called Never Cry Wolf. The book discribes a remote animal behavor study, located in a mountainous region of northern Canada. The purpose of the study was to observe the animal behavior of wolfs in there natural environment. The study was conducted by a wildlife biologist, working for the Canadian goverment.
Up until the time I read the book, I had the impression that wolfs where among the meanest creatures on the planet. I may have received this impression from childhood fairy tales that were told to me. After reading the book severl times, my impression of wolfs had changed. I no longer viewed wolfs as mean creatues, but instead viewed them as primarly passive creatures. Their intent was not to harm, but to survive.
Animal behavior became a primary interest of mine after reading the book, Never Cry Wolf. Although, I am not a wildlife major, I have assisted in a wildlife study on wolfs. I would have never gained this experience if I had not read Never Cry wolf. The knowledge I gained from the book has opened my eyes to nature.
Comment: While no parts of the topic are omitted, treatment of them tends to be superficial. The writer provides very little supporting detail. Considerable repetition is present because of the predominantly simple sentences used. (Note, for example, how the three opening sentences can easily be combined into one: I was strongly affected by a book I read called Never Cry Wolf, which describes the behavior of wolves living in their natural environment in the mountains of northern Canada.) Spelling is also weak.
Sample Essay Score: 2
The purpose of this essay is to describe my personal experience; that of a particular book which has greatly affected me. This book is Sweet Thursday by John Stienbeck. This book has greatly affected my over all outlook on life in general. Sweet Thursdaychanged the way I think about myself and others. Also, it has changed the way I feel about my own career.
The main character of the book was Doc. Doc had a very profound outlook on twards life, which I found quite interesting. He gave his career all of his attention yet still felt an emptyness inside. This was because he was without a meaningful relationship with a women. I too feel this emptyness, but because of Sweet Thursday I am able to understand what it is. This understanding gives me hope when career goals are overwelming.
Comment: Although this essay does not ignore the question, it treats it very poorly. The essay is both thin in content and lacking in development. The writer uses repetitious simple sentences rather than more sophisticated sentence structures which would combine and properly subordinate thoughts and eliminate the repetitions.
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There is no perfect kite; every kite has its strength and weaknesses depending on your needs and kiting conditions. My Kitetechs 9m and 12m, however, have been just was I was looking for and more. Let me explain. I wanted to do a thorough review as many have not heard of Kitechs, or perhaps are suspicious of foil kites. I know I was. I also waited to post a complete review so I would have several months of using the kites in various conditions. (9 months for me). I had a chance to demo a 9m Kitech Fly4! last winter, and was so impressed I purchased a 9m and 12m for myself. I initially was interested in a kite for foiling, but I've come to like the kites for much more. These were my first foil kites to purchase after several years of riding and owning tube kites of practically every style (from no struts to seven). I live and ride mostly on inland Dallas lakes, I have no financial ties to Kitetech, and I pay for my kites like most of you!
NOT ALL FOIL KITES ARE THE SAME When people think of foil kites, they tend to think of foil kites designed for racing. These kites are long, thin, high aspect kites designed for racing. The Kitetech is not one of these kites. Per their website, the aspect ratio of the Fly4! 9m and 12m are 4.8. The kite turns and feels much like a tube kite, though it does turn slower than most freestyle or wave kites. I included a picture so you can see a side by side comparison of the Kitetech Fly4 12m and F-one Diablo v1 11m kite. Compared to race kite, the Kitetech doesn't have the upwind angle, pure speed, or massive lift. These kites however turn much quicker (which assists jumping and downloops), are way better for re-launch, inflate much easier on launching, and with the thicker bridles tangle less than more performance oriented kites. My Kitechs also appear to be more durable than many racing kites. Tip tucking is not an issue with the Kitetechs; the kites fills up with air instantly after a quick tug of the outside lines. The feel and control of these kites is familiar to many tube kites.
FOILING WITH THE KITECHS IS A DREAM With tube kites, when foiling, you have a dilemma. One the one hand, you want a high aspect kite (like a Ozone Edge kite) for the range, speed, and jumping if inclined. On the other hand, you also want a kite that drifts well, stays higher in the wind window, turns smoothly and re-launches in light winds (like a surf kite or strutless Cloud kite). For tube kites, and I have ridden many types while foiling, you end up compromising one advantage for another depending on the kite. This is where foil kites shine, you get great RANGE while maintaining excellent DRIFT. When you then have a foil kite that still turns relatively quickly yet is very stable, you have the Kitechs, which are great for foiling. The first time I foiled with my Kitetech , I couldn't believe instantly how smooth it was. It is difficult to explain, but kite flows with you as you glide above the water. The kite wants to be in the correct position and stays there allowing you to focus on the foil. Much less sheeting in/out or repositioning of the kite is required. Jumping is effortless and very high, with landings that are a lot softer and easier. The additional lift assists with gybing and foot switches, while the stability of the kite aids in tricks such as sit-downs and supermans. Down-loops provide a more constant pull, which helps you maintain on foil while coming out of transitions. If you find yourself plateauing with your foiling progression, I would strongly advise you try one of these kites.
EXCELLENT RE-LAUNCH, RANGE, LIGHT WIND KITING The Kitetechs are the best re-launching kites I have ever had, especially in light winds. I have had some many friends debate this notion, only to be proven wrong. In light winds, it is not even close. I can re-launch the kite in winds that most tube kites can't even ride in. I will grant there is a greater chance of tangling with foil kites, especially in waves, which can prevent re-launch. There are many techniques to re-launching these kites that I wont get into at the moment, though I typically either hot-launch or reverse launch the kite. Sometimes, if the lulls are terrible, I actually allow to kite to fall in hot-launch position. Once I feel a gust (yes, about 7-8+ mph will do), pull the center front lines and boom, kite is back in the air. The secret is the large air cells of the kite, they are like pillows on top of the water. It can take a long time for the kite to fill up with water. I would say you have at least 20-30 minutes before these kites takes up too much water to re-launch. This is much different than race oriented foil kites that tend to bow-tie and take on water much quicker. The Kitetechs have excellent wind range. In light winds, my 12m can hang in the air comfortably at around 5 mph, maybe even less? I included a picture of the 12m unhooked on land in very light winds. I can foil with the 12m and large foil wing in winds in about 7 mph? I will say and admit that these figures are only estimates. There are many factors including water current, waves, wind consistency, wind gradient, and air temperature. With a twintip, I have ridden the 12m to about 20 mph, and the 9m to about 25 mph, though I could probably push it more if I chose. I weight 175 lbs.
NON-FOILING RIDING What has surprised me the most with the Kitechs is how fun there are with a twin-tip. These kites are a blast. Jumps are lofty and smooth, and rotations are very easy with the stability and increased hang-time of the kites (compared to my other tube kites). On larger jumps, downloop or kiteloops landings are performed with no issue. I was able to perform my repertoire of tricks including darkslides, front-rolls, and I have even unhooked with the kite. Now I still prefer a pure freestyle (like my FX kite) for aggressive kiteloops and my feeble attempts at wakestyle, but for more old-school tricks and jumps, the Kitetechs works great. Actually, the ease of jumping has allowed me to improve my technique toward me weak side. It's a good feeling to use the same kite with both a foil and twin tip. No need to change kites with changes in wind (as I used to do with my foiling specific tube kites). I imagine the kites would work well in the surf given its excellent drift, though I don't think it will match a surf specific kite (unless the wind is very light).
DOWNSIDES As this was my first foil kite, it has come with a learning curve in regard to pack-up, landing, and launching. In launching in grassy locations, tangles can be an issue. I appreciate the thicker and brightly colored bridles, which assist in dealing in tangles, though I am still working on better ways to pack down. The Kitetechs do behave very similarly to tube kites, but still retain some foil kite characteristics, which I am learning. For instance, there can be a slight delay of the kite before return to zenith at the end of the loop. I noticed this on tricks such as a dark slide, and it is why I haven't performed powered, higher kiteloops as I suspect the catch could also be delayed. You also don't get near the same pop as you would from a more c-kite shaped freestyle kite. The bar and lines included with each kite is simple, easy to use, and includes a below the bar swivel that works. I have found the loop can come undone from harness hook if I am not careful with hooking in when using a dynabar and seat-harness. Not sure, but this could be the chicken loop is a bit stiff, or perhaps related to the dynabar and lower positioning of a seat harness. When this happened (and its been a while ago), I was able to get to the bar and re-launch with no issue on the water. I am now more careful regarding hooking in with the chicken loop and stick, and I have not any more issues. If your looking to race, you are not going to find the same upwind angle or speed compared to a race-oriented kite. It is not what the kite is for. Finally, I do recommend becoming familiar with launching and landing foil kites in lighter winds before progressing to higher winds. Having a partner to assist is suggested until one is more comfortable with how these kites behave. Yes, the safety does work just like a tube kite, just be prepared for potential tangles.
LATEST KITECH, THE FREE RS KITE Since I purchased my Kitech Fly4!, the company has come out with a new kite, the Free RS kite (FRS). I have ridden the 12m, but haven't purchased one for myself yet. My impressions is that is very similar to the Fly4!, but more refined. It has one closed Velcro air vent versus two. The profile is leaner, with thinner edges/tips. I suspect the kite is higher aspect, with a slightly more race kite built into it. The kite maintained its stability and turning in flight, but it appears a bit faster with more range and performance. Re-launch is still excellent. I believe it has more jumping potential, but I will have to ride it more to accurately compare. Overall, the Free RS kite felt slightly more aggressive and advanced, but overall very similar to the Fly4! kite. I see it as the next generation kite, so this review should give you an idea of what the new kites will be like. The new FRS kites are still being rolled out, and I have not seen official specs from the manufacture, so these are just my initial impressions. I included a picture of a 12m Free RS kite next to a 9m Fly4! for visual comparison.
SUMMARY The Kitetech Fly4! is a great kite if you foil, or are looking for a kite to twintip with excellent range, jumping, and hang-time. It is an extremely stabile and easy to use kite, and I highly recommend as a first foil kite. The price is much less than other foil kites; bar/lines are included, great overall value. Water re-launch is excellent; the kites excel in light winds. I have ridden the kite on land but not on snow, but I imagine it would be excellent for non-water use. Foil kites may not be for everyone, but certainly worth considering.
Please post questions any questions or comments. Thanks for reading! The FaceBook pages "Kitech Riders" and "Kite-Hydrofoil Miami" show plenty of videos of the kites in action.
Good riding,
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LONDON: Today the international UN climate talks began in Warsaw, Poland, where governments will come together to work towards greater climate action ahead of 2015's expected climate deal.
The 19th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP19) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) runs from November 11-22 in Warsaw. It is attended by government delegates, representatives from business and industry, environmental organizations, research institutions and the media, who come together to progress an effective response to climate change.
In an opening speech in Warsaw, Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary, UNFCCC, said: "We must stay focused, exert maximum effort for the full time and produce a positive result, because what happens in this stadium is not a game. There are not two sides, but the whole of humanity. There are no winners and losers, we all either win or lose in the future we make for ourselves."
Christiana Figueres reminded the audience of the rise in extreme weather events that climate science had long predicted, such as the devastating Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines last week, which was one of the most powerful typhoons to hit land. Touching on this and highlighting areas where progress could well be made at COP19, Christiana Figueres said: "We must clarify finance that enables the entire world to move towards low-carbon development. We must launch the construction of a mechanism that helps vulnerable populations to respond to the unanticipated effects of climate change. We must deliver an effective path to pre-2020 ambition, and develop further clarity for elements of the new agreement that will shape the post-2020 global climate, economic and development agendas".
Delegates have been urged to tap into the renewed sense of urgency on climate action that is being seen from governments, businesses and societies across the world, to help progress towards an expected global climate deal in 2015 at COP21 in Paris. Christiana Figueres stated: "There is a groundswell of climate action. Not only for environmental reasons, but also for security, energy, economic and governance reasons. Political will and public support favour action now. A new universal climate agreement is within our reach. Agencies, development banks, investors and subnational governments are on board. The science from the IPCC is clear. Parties can lead the momentum for change and move together towards success in 2015."
COP19 delegates will also focus on enacting support for developing nations in finance, adaptation and technology through the Green Climate Fund, the Technology Mechanism and the Adaptation Committee, which were agreed in Cancun in 2010.
Next week, the UNFCCC secretariat will showcase Momentum for Change lighthouse activities, which are examples of climate action that show positive results for innovative finance, women and the urban poor.
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: "Taut, sharp… Vibrantly textured. . . . Volk has a gift for seeing the world in a grain of salt." —The New York Times Book Review
"This funny, hearbreaking book is good enough to eat. A whole lost world is conjured up here, with a vitality and love of daily life that has no time for sentimentality." –Philip Lopate
"My nominee for Book of the Year. . . It's funny, it's affecting, it's wise, it's New York, it's close to the bone, it's wonderfully well-written. Above all, it's about how a real family functions." –Michael M. Thomas, The New York Observer
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Suztang wrote:you could make t-shirts that say "Dont ban me bro" and put Kolo face on it im goin to hell for that aight i?
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