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Hey everyone, im currently trying to access the cmd.exe from Java. I want to execute a command from Java and obtain it's results, at the moment im trying the following command:
It works if i input the command directly from the Command Prompt, but it doesn't work when i implement it in my code.wmic /Namespace:\\root\SecurityCenter2 Path AntiVirusProduct Get displayName,productState /Format:List
I've tried other commands before, like this one:I used it to obtain my Gateway IP, and it worked, but for some reason the "wmic" command doesn't work.ipconfig/all
Anyways, this is the code:
try { String cmd = "wmic /Namespace:\\root\SecurityCenter2 Path AntiVirusProduct Get displayName,productState /Format:List"; StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder(); Process pro = Runtime.getRuntime().exec("cmd.exe /c "+cmd+""); BufferedReader bufferedReader = new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(pro.getInputStream())); System.out.println(cmd); while (bufferedReader.ready()) { sb.append(bufferedReader.readLine()); } System.out.println(sb.toString()); } catch (IOException ex) { }
Netbeans (the IDE im using) marks the String cmd line as red and it says the following error:.ilegal escape character
Here's one thing i encountered while trying to solve this... when i print the String "cmd" it doesn't recognize the whole command, the "\\root" part is printed as "\oot"... So instead i tried using "\\\\root\\\SecurityCenter2" and it was printed as it is mean to be. I don't really know what's wrong, but i think it has something to do with Java recognizing the slashes. Anyways, i hope you guys can help me, i could really use a hand since this is an esencial part of my career project. Thanks beforehand.


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Consumers can play an important public health role by reporting to FDA any adverse reactions or other problems with products the agency regulates. FDA is responsible for ensuring that foods are safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled. It also oversees medicines, medical devices (from bandages to artificial hearts), blood products, vaccines, cosmetics, veterinary drugs, animal feed, and electronic products that emit radiation (such as microwave ovens and video monitors), ensuring that these products are safe and effective.
Why should I report?
The testing that helps to establish the safety of products, such as drugs and medical devices, is typically conducted on small groups before FDA approves the products for sale. Some problems can remain unknown, only to be discovered when a product is used by a large number of people.
When problems with FDA-regulated products occur, the agency wants to know about them and has several ways for the public to make reports. Timely reporting by consumers, health professionals, and FDA-regulated companies allows the agency to take prompt action. The agency evaluates each report to determine how serious the problem is, and, if necessary, may request additional information from the person who filed the report before taking action.

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If you're like most Americans who want to help foster growth in our economy by supporting American companies and products with their consumer purchases, your focus is on patronizing companies that are creating, producing, growing, or selling products in the United States.
But how can you get clear and complete descriptions and characteristics behind all of the companies that claim that they make things in the USA so that you know which ones to support and that you know for sure that your consumer spending can truly have a powerful and positive impact on the U.S. economy?
The fine folks at Ameriloop (www.ameriloop.com) know that buying American often involves much more than just the final point of assembly or manufacture of a given product. That's why they have gone the extra mile to find more-specific details about domestic producers, such as:
Ameriloop was founded two years ago as a social insourcing community to connect American businesses, farmers, manufacturers, supplies, and retailers with American customers and consumers. The goal at Ameriloop - and it's a great one - is to help clear the confusion about various companies and products that are on the minds of many Americans who are seeking ways to do business here at home. That way, we keep our dollars within our national borders and we all benefit from national economic activity.
Unfortunately, there has been so much emphasis over the past several years by certain organizations on helping companies learn how to outsource their production overseas. It was downright maddening to see other Americans profiting from teaching and persuading other Americans to fire their workers, put them in unemployment lines, and replace them with cheaper labor overseas. That's why it's refreshing to see an organization like Ameriloop turn that around and give businesses and consumers the tools and information they need to make informed choices on insourcing in a way where all parties involved can benefit.
The Ameriloop online badging system provides transparency and brings out much needed details, like the answers to the bullet point items above, about American products and companies. The answers are averaged together, resulting in a score that is helpful to American consumers and companies that want to make informed business or purchasing decisions at a glance.
Membership on www.ameriloop.com is absolutely free, regardless if you are a consumer seeking business information or a business looking for consumers who want what you've got.
Sign up is quick and simple. Businesses and Consumers can create a profile in minutes. Everyone is welcome. From local to national, if it is made or grown in America, it has a home on Ameriloop! The more companies and consumers that sign up, the more we can work together to bolster the American economy.
More and more businesses these days want to produce closer to where most of their consumers are located. And since the United States represents a lucrative market with a wide diversity of consumers both willing and able to spend (on American products in particular), this presents another reason for businesses to look for ways to insource rather than outsource. That's exactly where Ameriloop comes in. They provide the platform and all the essentials so that interested businesses and consumers can make it happen!
The benefits of signing up with Ameriloop are extensive. If you sign up as a consumer, you'll be able to browse the nationwide directory of American companies and farms, post pictures and locations of American-made products, find locally grown and made products, search the consumer submitted product database, post your 'Buy American' wants and needs, get coupons and special offers from member businesses, rate and review American companies and products, search and apply for jobs, participate in discussions, and check out member events.
If you sign up with Ameriloop as a business, you'll be able to get full connecting, messaging, and company profile capabilities, advertise your company and products, post what you would need to increase the domestic parts content of your products, search insourcing-need databases to see if your company can provide a need to match what someone else wants, see if your company provides a product that is currently outsourced, post job openings, write and receive reviews, participate in group discussions, and post events and browse other member events.
By the time you read this article, my own business Consumer Patriotism Corp. (doing business as How Americans Can Buy American) will be listed on www.ameriloop.com. After seeing all of the potential Ameriloop benefits, it's an easy decision to make for both patriotic business and patriotic consumers.


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Mustang MonthlyHow To Engine
How To Build A Budget 289
In This Second Of A Two-Part Series, MCE Engines And Eagle Specialty Products Show How To Build Reliable Torque Into A Low-Dollar Small-Block
Last month, we took you through the teardown and inspection of a '66 289ci engine that had never been apart, other than a timing set replacement some time in its 43-year/189,000-mile history. This month, Marvin McAfee of MCE Engines is going to take us through the engine's methodical blueprinting and build-up - with a pinch more stroke and displacement.
As a loyal Mustang Monthly reader, you know our history includes dozens of step-by-step engine builds. This is why we're approaching this one with a fresh eye - more a recipe than a step-by-step with important pointers you will want to share with your engine builder.
Marvin invites you to think about your engine build with sound economic sense along with detailed execution for best results. Summing it up - spend your money wisely but do not cut corners in the interest of saving a few bucks. If you want more power for the least amount of money, invest in a quality stroker kit and place your trust in an exceptional engine builder. Marvin tells us there are plenty of engine "assemblers" out there, but not enough engine architects who hand-craft engines with both power and reliability in mind. He will tell you it doesn't come cheap nor is it easy because there are so many different approaches.
He also comments that if you put 50 engine builders in a room, you will get 50 different opinions on how to build an engine. Marvin trusts his detailed approach based on 50 years of engine building experience. So here's the straight skinny from MCE Engines. If you're rebuilding, go for the most power possible from your 289 or 302 block.


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Much noise has been emanating out of Israel vis-a-vis its Iranian intentions, with some opinions suggesting an attack is imminent, while others claiming that Israel will ultimately defer to D.C., and postpone an attack, and the eventual gasoline price shock, until after the election. The truth is nobody but a few select generals, knows: in warfare surprise is the key factor, so outright flashing invasion intentions is usually an indicator of just the opposite. That said, the most recent update that Azerbaijan has granted Israel access to its airbases along the Iran border is hardly encouraging for Nobel peace prize winners and other pacifists. Yet as we have been claiming for the past two weeks, ever since the launch of CVN-65 on its last tour of duty, the true catalyst, if any, will be the arrival of the USS Enterprise at what may well be its last place of anchor - somewhere in the Arabian Sea, just off the side of CVN 70 and CVN 72 both of which are patrolling the Straits of Hormuz. And as the map from Stratfor below shows, the Enterprise is about to cross the Suez Canal, from which point it will be at most days from entering its catalyst location, namely supporting the Israel air force. Just because the US has never had 3 concurrent aircraft carriers in proximity to Iran before.
Below is a video released two days ago showing the Enterprise conducting a maneuvering exercise in the Mediterranean sea:
And as a reminder, once CVN-65 is parked and on location, here are the windows of opportunity for Iran.
1001 Moonless Kinetic Nights: Presenting The Windows Of Opportunity For An Iranian Attack
Following last Friday's majority vote by the Israel Security Council authorizing Iranian "action" when required, answering the "if", the only open question remains "when." As it turns out, based on the following analysis by Rapidan Group, there are only 10 or so distinct 10 day New Moon windows for the remainder of 2012. If one removes the sandstorm prone months of April, July and September, there are 7 periods in which a military strike is realistic. Also CVN 65 is moving at a snail's pace and is just now approaching the Straits of Gibraltar. Since any action will likely not take place unless 3 aircraft carriers are in the vicinity, and because the ICE yesterday instituted ultra-short term trading spike curbs in crude, starting April 1, one can likely eliminate the immediately proximal March 17-27 window. Which leaves six. Our advice would be to buy up OTM calls in Brent in the days just ahead of the start of any such window, as any "surprise" attack will have a uplifting impact on all combustible assets, doubly so for levered ones.
From Rapidan Group
Timing Considerations
Based on press reports, officials see high odds of an attack sometime between 2Q12 and the end of the year, with most pointing to 2Q or 3Q.
If Israel elects to conduct a conventional military strike, the optimal conditions would be moonless and cloudless nights. "Operation Orchard," Israel's attack on Syria's reactor at Al-Kibar on Sep 6, 2007, took place 5 days before the new moon. This suggests windows starting about 5 days before a new moon and ending five days after - see the table below. Low humidity is also ideal, but not required.
Attackers would want to avoid sandstorms, which have afflicted Iran in April, July, and September in recent years. Last year, a large sandstorm in mid-April hit 20 provinces, forcing the shutdown of schools and businesses. Sandstorms are visible and predictable, however, and would be taken into account by planners.
For non-kinetic options, climate is not a consideration to our knowledge. Presumably, they would be tried before kinetic ones and only after leaders were convinced Iran had not yet felt enough pain to compel it to freeze enrichment.


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that actually would be pretty cool.
and i cannot recall the passage you're talking about in which the killing of the peaceful protester. do you remember which book that was in?
i am trying to remember, but my only thought on it is; i think the fact that although the person might not have been physically assaulting richard, the goals and ideal for which the protester was standing were so toxic that to allow that person to live would do more harm than good. once again, if you were in a bar sitting next to a young adolf hitler who was just sitting there. this is before mein kampf, before nazi germany, before the holocaust. would you take action and kill the man then and there and spare the world all that was to come? i think that i would. and at that moment i would have been killing an "innocent" party at the time, but sparing the world the spreading of the disease of hatred and genocide.
but, i don't know the exact moment you're talking about, so i could be completely off from my analysis of the action. i just hope you find it so i can look back on it again.
oh, i just read a review for the series up to Faith of the Fallen (easily one of the worst in the series) from http://www.objectivistcenter.org/ct-1695-Goodkind.aspx, and i think it's funny how the author of this review wants to credit the thought that "existence exists" to rand. true, she might have said that. but it's also straight up heidegger. he was the one that stated an object projects itself AS itself to the world. so, a trashcan trashcans, a letter letters, and soforth. therefore existence exists. and, between the two minds of rand and heidegger, i would put heidegger as far more influential in the world of philosophy and hermeneutics than rand ever could have dreamt of being.
also, from reading what Goodkind says about his philosophy, he seems more to be a pragmaticist akin to Charles S. Peirce than anything else.


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8th International Meeting on Arabidopsis Research June 25-29, 1997 Madison, Wisconsin USA DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION AND RECEIPT OF ABSTRACTS IS APRIL 14. The preferred method of abstract submission will be via a Web form, which will be made available shortly from the AtDB web site. You will need a forms - compliant Web browser to use this form, such as Netscape version 2 or higher. The URL of the abstract - submission form will be announced on this newsgroup in the near future. Abstract submission should be via the Web form. If, however, you do not have access to the internet, a mechanism will be provided for you to sumit via e-mail. Some of the registrants who submit poster abstracts will be chosen to present a talk in the appropriate session. Rooms will be available for anyone who wishes to organize a workshop before or after the meeting or during the designated time: 4:00 to 6:30 on June 28. Provide a title, list of participants and estimated number attending (so we can obtain a proper-sized room) to arabidopsis at biochem.wisc.edu. To register for the meeting you may print and complete the following form (we will not accept registration by e-mail) and return (by mail) with payment to: Wisconsin Union/Arabidopsis meeting Conference Services 800 Langdon Street Madison, WI 53706 USA Name: Affiliation: Department: Street: City/State/Code: Country Telephone: Fax: E-mail: FEES (in U.S. dollars): ($180.00) Conference Package (includes Registration fee, refreshments at breaks, and all meals except breakfast) Place the amounts in parentheses for any of the following options you wish to have. Housing Options: Dormitory housing package (includes nights of June 25-28 and breakfast June 26-29). The dormitories are air conditioned. For those who desire hotel accomodations a list of nearby hotels is provided below. ( ) $160/person Single Occupancy ( ) $110/person Double Occupancy (if you wish to request a specific roommate write the name below this line) ( ) Early arrival/late departure - extra nights of dormitory housing ($25/person double; $35/person single (indicate arrival and departure dates below). ( ) Parking ($4/day) ( ) Total ($175.00 + options selected) Payment by check (payable to Wisconsin Union/Arabidopsis meeting) or Mastercard or Visa credit card is acceptable. For credit card payment provide the following: Mastercard or Visa (circle one) Card Number: Expiration Date: Cardholder Signature: The following scientific program was prepared by the North American Arabidopsis Steering Committee (NAASC) (elected by electronic ballot by North American subscribers to the Arabidopsis electronic bulletin board) with session chairs. This is a preliminary program. APPENDIX I SCHEDULE AND PROGRAM WEDNESDAY JUNE 25, 1997 REGISTRATION AND POSTER SET-UP BUFFET DINNER AND MIXER 6:00-8:00 KEYNOTE ADDRESS: 8:00- 9:00 RON DAVIS, STANFORD UNIVERSITY: Whole Genome Analysis of Arabidopsis POSTER SESSION 1 9:00-12:00 THURSDAY JUNE 26, 1997 SESSION 1 - 9:00-10:30 Cell Growth P. Doerner, Salk Institute (Chair): Cell Division Regulation Couples Root Organ Growth to Cell Growth Dirk Inze, Universiteit Gent, Belgium: CDK/Cyclin Kinases Regulate Cell Cycle Progression in Arabidopsis Bob Dietrich, University of North Carolina: Stress-Activation of Cell Death in Arabidopsis POSTER TALKS EACH SESSION WILL ALSO HAVE 2 OR 3 SHORT TALKS CHOSEN FROM POSTERS. COFFEE 10:30-11:00 SESSION 2- 11:00-12:30: Signal Transduction Jeff Harper Scripps Institute (Chair): Calcium Dependent Protein Kinases: Intramolecular Activation and Potential Substrates Zen Ming Pei / Julian Schroeder, University of California, San Diego: New Insights into Early Signal Transduction Cascades in Arabidopsis Guard Cells. Janet Braam, Rice University: Mechanosensory Signal Transduction POSTER TALKS LUNCH 12:30- 2:00 SESSION 3 - 2:00-3:30 Cell Signaling Daphne Preuss, University of Chicago (Chair): Choosing a Mate: Cell Signaling During Reproduction. Phil Benfey, New York University: Cell Signaling in Root Development Hajime Sakai, Cal Tech: The Role of SUPERMAN in Cellular Proliferation and Communication between Floral Whorls POSTER TALKS COFFEE 3:30- 4:00 SESSION 4 - 4:00-5:30 : Hormone Signaling Caren Chang, University of Maryland (Chair): Interaction of Ethylene Receptors with the CTR1 Protein Kinase Mark Estelle, Indiana University: Auxin Regulation of Cell Division Tatsuo Kakimoto, Osaka University: Cytokinin Signal Transduction: Involvement of a Two-Component System POSTER TALKS DINNER 5:30- 7:30 POSTERS 2 7:30-12:00 FRIDAY JUNE 27, 1997 SESSION 5 - 9:00-10:00 Meristem Function Steve Clark, University of Michigan (Chair) Ian Furner, Cambridge University Kathy Barton, University of Wisconsin, Madison. POSTER TALKS COFFEE 10:30-11:00 SESSION 6 - 11:00-12:30 Adaptation to Stress Anne Britt, University of California, Davis (Chair) / Cai- Zhong Jiang, Plant Biology, UC Davis; UV-Resistance Kris K. Niyogi, Carnegie Institution of Washington at Stanford: Photoinhibition Patricia L. Conklin, Boyce Thompson Institute: Oxidative Stress POSTER TALKS LUNCH 12:30- 2:00 SESSION 7 - 2:00-3:30 : Metabolic Regulation Gloria Coruzzi, New York University (Chair): Amino Acid Signaling and Sensing in Arabidopsis Jen Sheen, Massachusetts General Hospital: Sugar Sensing and Signaling in Plants Eric Ward, Ciba Geigy: General Control and Metabolic Regulation in Arabidopsis POSTER TALKS COFFEE 3:30- 4:00 SESSION 8 - 4:00-5:30 : Cell Biology Wolf Frommer (Chair) POSTER TALKS DINNER 5:30- 7:30 POSTERS 3 7:30-12:00 ARABIS WORKSHOP 8:00-10:00 SATURDAY JUNE 28, 1997 SESSION 9 - 9:00-10:00 Light-Regulated Development Joanne Chory, Salk Institute (Chair): Light, Hormones, and Seedling Development Steve Kay, Scripps Institute: Regulatory Interactions between Circadian and Phototransduction Pathways George Coupland, John Innes Center: The Regulation of Flowering Time in Response to Photoperiod POSTER TALKS COFFEE 10:30-11:00 SESSION 10 - 11:00-12:30 Plant-Pathogen Interactions Roger Innes, Indiana University (Chair): Cloning of the RPS5 Disease Resistance Gene and Identification of Additional Components of the RPS5 Pathway Jane Parker, John Innes Center: Genetic And Molecular Dissection Of Pathways Controlling Downy Mildew Resistance Fumi Katagiri, University of Maryland: Molecular Recognition of Pathogen Attack in Disease Resistance Specified by RPS2 and RPM1. POSTER TALKS LUNCH 12:30- 2:00 SESSION 11 - 2:00-3:30 Chromosome Structure and Function Liz Dennis (Chair) Karam Singh Justin Goodrich POSTER TALKS COFFEE 3:30- 4:00 WORKSHOPS* 4:00- 6:30 *Concurrent workshops in smaller meeting rooms. These can be organized on the INTERNET by initiative of any member of the Arabidopsis Community. Once a workshop is established remember to contact arabidopsis at biochem.wisc.edu to reserve a room. BARBECUE 6:30- 8:30 PARTY 8:30-12:00 SUNDAY JUNE 29, 1997 SESSION 12 - 9:00-10:30: Genomics and Novel Genetic Techniques Rob Martienssen (Chair): Genome Sequencing and Gene Trap Mutagenesis in Arabidopsis Joe Ecker, Pennsylvania University Steve Rounsley, TIGR: Progress of Chromosome II Sequencing at TIGR Mike Bevan / Ian Bancroft, John Innes Institute: The EU Arabidopsis Genome Sequencing Programme M. McCombie: Sequence Analysis of the Short Arms of Chromosome IV and Chromosome V Satoshi Tabata, Kazusa DNA Research Institute: The Arabidopsis Genome Project at Kazusa DNA Research Institute POSTER TALKS COFFEE 10:30-11:00 SESSION 13 - 11:00-12:30 HOT TOPICS - To be Announced. 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Press Release: Aerial Survey Taking Radiation Measurements over Berkeley
[Councilmember Jesse Arreguin forwarded the following information to his constituents today:] -more-
[Councilmember Jesse Arreguin forwarded the following information to his constituents today:] -more-
The helicopter flying low over the Berkeley-Oakland border appears to be measuring radiation, according to a story reported by radio station KALW. -more-
Here the measures which will be on the Berkeley ballot for the November 6 election, along with the arguments for and against them: -more-
Here are the relevant dates for Berkeley's General Election, which will take place on Nov. 6, 2012: -more-
Berkeley residents have a one-stop solution this campaign season to learn about local election issues thanks to a mayoral candidate's revolutionary initiative.
The Jacquelyn McCormick For Mayor campaign is opening the doors to its new Community Campaign Center at 1551 University Avenue to all, including her competitors. Nearly a dozen campaigns have agreed to set up their headquarters at the new space, including Kriss Worthington and Kahlil Jacobs-Fantauzzi, who are both running to defeat Mayor Tom Bates in the November election. -more-
A man was arrested for crashing his car into a University of California at Berkeley residence hall this morning and causing a gas leak that forced the evacuation of roughly 230 students. -more-
With the teaming of three simpatico Bates opponents this week, Berkeley's mayoral waters heated up. According to these candidates, Berkeley's new ranked choice vote counting system gives opponents a better chance to oust the three-term mayor.
Under the new system, never before used in a Berkeley mayor's race, voters can choose up to three candidates, and if their first choice doesn't get a majority, their vote will be transferred to their second choice and then to their third choice until some candidate gets a majority. -more-
A car with dysfunctional brakes in Berkeley hit a fire hydrant and then burst into an engine fire on Tuesday, a Berkeley fire official said Wednesday. -more-
After some higher profile appearances in public reviews, the large Acheson Commons project Downtown has moved back into temporary review obscurity as a joint subcommittee of the Landmarks Preservation Commission and the Design Review Subcommittee meet with the architects, developers, and City of Berkeley staff to discuss massing and design details. However, the lower profile meetings are no less important; it's from this sausage-making that a close to final design for the complex with arise. -more-
The flap over Olympic dressage as a sport obscures an even more misunderstood athletic pursuit: the subtle, unpretentious sport of sitting. -more-
After spending a rather unique night trying to sleep on glorified lawn chairs at the Doha airport, I finally arrived in Singapore -- blurry-eyed and confused. And that's not a good condition to be in when trying to navigate through the Singapore airport -- because this airport is HUGE. Imagine the Great Mall of America, Rodeo Drive and a mini-Disney Adventureland combined with more restaurants than you could eat at in a month, an elaborate system of people-movers and thousands of happy tourists and shoppers, all tacked onto miles and miles of terminals, departure gates and runways -- and you pretty much get the picture. The Singapore airport is HUGE. -more-
A Berkeley coalition of merchants, neighborhood and social service groups, and religious and city leaders today released its official ballot argument against anti-sitting Measure S—calling it an "extraordinary waste of money and police resources" that infringes on all city residents' civil rights and liberties. -more-
Paul Krugman
is has been on vacation. The Nation sneaks in a "double issue"— meaning they're skipping a week. The London Review of books has a "Sad Summer Issue". So we're doing it too. This issue will be up probably until after Labor Day, and I'l just add articles from time to time at my leisure, more or less randomly. More are in the works now, and will be posted in the next few days.
Some of our regular contributors will take time off as they choose, and I'll just be posting contributions from others when I get around to it, without worrying too much about deadlines.
(Bob Burnett is on vacation this week.)
For "News", I might provide links to stories in the many worthwhile sites which aspire to report on what's happening in Berkeley. I'll also keep an eye on Bay City News, and will welcome news articles but not search them out.
I'll send email alerts to subscribers whenever there's critical mass of new material. If you'd like to get on the list, write to email@example.com. There's no charge. -more-
Since in theory I've been taking it easy, I've had time to read what others are up to.
I haven't read Subversives, Seth Rosenfeld's new book about the FBI and Berkeley's student movement in the '60s, but knowing Seth's work and after reading this review in the Wall Street Journal I will.
And also, the September Harper's has a review of some books about Pauline Kael, someone many in Berkeley admired and might even still remember. It doesn't seem to be online yet, but the print version just came to my house.
The Peralta community colleges are suing J.P. Morgan alleging chicanery over bond issues, according to an interesting article in the Daily Cal. -more-
It is unfair, if not outright wicked, to condemn or judge somebody for who they are without ever walking in their shoes. And it is arrogant, if not dishonest, to pretend to understand something that is beyond human comprehension. Sadly, that's what conservatives have done to the gays in the name of Christianity. They judge the homosexuals and say vile things about them without knowing what it feels like to be attracted to same sex. -more-
Call it class warfare, or call it the politics of resentment. The Romney enablers are using a strategy of division to conquer the Presidency. They are trying to turn hard-working people, who struggle everyday just to get by, against the people who are even less fortunate, by promoting resentment that some are receiving government assistance while others aren't. -more-
Hello Mayor Tom Bates, Berkeley City Council, the Zoning Adjustments Board, Planning Commission, Design Review Committee, Terry Blount, Alex Amoroso, and Anne Burns,
I am submitting this public comment to request the Zoning Adjustments Board, the Planning Commission, and City Council to review the 2012 upzoning of the 2024 Durant property from R-4 residential zoning to C-DMU commercial mixed use zoning, and to request City Council to downzone 2024 Durant to R-3 residential zoning, as was originally proposed in the Downtown Area Plan (DAP). Policy LU-7.1 of the Downtown Area Plan directed the city to downzone R-4 properties in the southwest downtown area of Berkeley to R-3 residential zoning in order to preserve the residential nature of the neighborhood, and Planning Commission and City Council did the exact opposite by upzoning 2024 Durant from R-4 to C-DMU commercial mixed use zoning. -more-
We live one block from ICELAND and we want to thank each and every one of the volunteers who worked to clean up the filth that had accumulated around it. But this wonderful volunteer action is no substitute for a permanent solution to this abandoned and derelict building. -more-
What will it mean to teach today's students both sides of the "global warming debate?" Will this translate to a politically balanced and scientifically sound education? Well that is the consensus among members of California's Los Alamitos School Board who now require the District to teach "controversial issues" such as global warming in a balanced way that presents both sides of the issue. Just because two theories surround an issue, however, does not make that issue controversial or mean that both theories deserve balanced attention. In the case of global warming, because theories surrounding the issue are not supported equally by the scientific community, these theories should not be given equal representation in the classroom. -more-
In the 2000 Presidential campaign, Karl Rove created The Dubya. Now the evil genius of Republican politics is back with his second monster, The Romneyan. Will Rove's creation win again? -more-
Sensing that if he did not shake up his campaign he would lose to Barack Obama, Mitt Romney anointed Paul Ryan as his running mate. Thereby, Romney assumed all of Ryan's baggage, including the infamous Ryan budget, and the Wisconsin Congressman's support for Ayn Rand's "Objectivism." -more-
Our books are about being old, single, and independent professional women. -more-
Persons with mental illness who do not have a job tend to be sucked into institutionalization. The mental health treatment system has the ability to grab a person and keep them coming back. This is an entirely different subject than today's and deserves its separate column, which I will write in the future. -more-
There are two types of persons who have severe mental illness. These are the ones who recognize that they have an illness and who accept treatment versus those who do not, and who incorrectly believe they are not ill. After the second or third relapse that happens subsequent to quitting medication, it should be clear to a person that they weren't misdiagnosed. Or, if they were misdiagnosed to begin with, the diagnosis has become accurate. -more-
Californians are getting older. The number of state residents over 60 grew from 1.6 million in 1950 to 4.7 million in 2000. By 2020, nearly 20 percent of California's population is expected to be 60 or older. By 2050, that number is expected to be 25 percent. Many senior citizens end up in nursing homes, residential care facilities for the elderly, or assisted living facilities. In many cases, a senior citizen must go outside the long-term care system for help with a complaint. The Ombudsman Program can help resolve complaints and advocate for facility improvements. -more-
There is no man whom it would so little become to speak of memory, for I find scarcely a trace of it in myself.— "Of Liars", Essays, Michel de Montaigne (1533—1592)
As my brain leaks more and more memories, I happily discover Montaigne's list of the advantages of his poor memory. -more-
In the ten years since Bend it Like Beckham first lit up the screen, a major soccer movie has managed to make it to US theaters about once every three years. In 2005, it was Goal: The Dream Begins. In 2009, it was Rudo y Cursi (with Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna). And now, soccer-loving cineastes can look forward to Hermano, a fast-paced, dust-kicking box-office hit from Venezuela, directed by Marcel Rasquin.
Hermano (originally released in 2010) won numerous international film awards (including the Moscow, Naples and Havana Film Festivals) on its way to an Academy Awards nomination as Best Foreign Film for 2011.
The story line of Hermano parallels the tale in Rudo y Cursi — two competitive brothers vie for commercial stardom on a national team and encounter challenges, disappointments and gang violence along the way. But where Rudo y Cursi had comic moments and musical interludes (when one brother tries to use his soccer stardom as a springboard for a musical career), Hermano has the kind of grit associated with a documentary. It's got the rivalry, it's got the gangs, and it's got more soccer battles than a Jackie Chan movie has kung fu fights. -more-
I'm quite certain that most of you are well aware that the month of August is commonly referred to as "dog days." Romans referred to dog days as "dies caniculares"; the name coming from the ancient belief that Sirus, also called the "Dog Star", was responsible for the hot, sultry period of summer stagnation. Happily, we in the bay area are blessed with delightfully cool weather. O.k, enough of my lecture—let's get down to the interesting, entertaining and FREE performances lined up this month. -more-
"You're dumping me for the ERA and your wife?" -more-


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New Guinea Singing Dog
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Canidae
Taxonomic Name: Canis lupus hallstromi
Range: The island of New Guinea
Habitat: High elevation forests
Physical Characteristics: Average height is 17 inches at the shoulder. Average weight is 25 pounds. Their coat color is a tan or golden red with white markings on the chin, belly and feet and a black muzzle. Although similar in appearance to the dingo, they are smaller and have wider cheekbones. They have a long bushy tail that is generally carried in an arch over the back.
Longevity: Average is unknown but the record is 20 years for a male in captivity.
Social Structure: They have not been studied in the wild so their social structure is unknown. Studies of captive animals indicate they are probably not pack animals. This is based upon observations of high levels of aggression among mature individuals of the same sex. They may form at least temporary family groups as males have been observed providing parental care such as regurgitation of food for their puppies.
Active Time: Again, unknown for sure, but the presence of a greater reflective surface in the eye, similar to a cat, allows for better nighttime vision. In captivity, they are active in the daytime when given enough stimulation.
Diet: Wild - Small to medium sized marsupials, rodents, birds and some fruits.
Zoo - Dry dog food, canine meat and canned dog food.
Zoo - Dry dog food, canine meat and canned dog food.
Behavior: They have a large repertoire of vocalizations including a special type of howl that includes extreme frequency modulation generally not heard in other canid howls. Although sometimes said to be barkless, they may bark when alarmed.
Reproduction: They have only one heat per year in August. If a female does not become pregnant, she will come into estrus again in 8-12 weeks, a pattern not recorded in other canids. Gestation lasts 63 days and a litter consists of 4-6 pups. Pups become independent at 4 months and females reach reproductive age at 2 years of age.
Interesting Facts:
- First described by scientists in the mid-1950's.
- Considered the most primitive "domestic dog", brought to New Guinea by early human immigrants from southeast Asia.
- Never observed to perform the otherwise universal dog/wolf play bow where the rump is held high - singing dogs keep their entire body low during play initiation.


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Ga. – After suffering a tough loss on Saturday, the Ontario Blue
Jays Black came out strong against the Next Level Titans on Sunday.
had a tough one yesterday," said Head Coach Dan Bleiwas. "I think
we came out angry in the first inning and we did a good job at
putting up some zeroes."
Blue Jay took an early 3-0 lead and were able to put up two more runs
later in the game. Their solid work in the field held the Titans at
three for their 5-3 victory.
Salmon-Williams went 2-for-2 hitting a single and a triple. Tony
Hrynkiw went 1-for-3 with 2 RBI. Josh Naylor hit a clutch single in
the first inning, and reached base another time on a fielder's
choice which scored two runs after the Titans intentionally walked
the bases loaded for his at-bat.
was trying to keep my head in, get a double hopefully and score a few
runs," explained Naylor. "I hit it in the ground and scored two
runs. I thought I did really well in that situation just keeping my
head down and getting the ball on
the ground and scoring runs."
an unbelievable talent," added Bleiwas. "He's always been a
fantastic hitter. He's starting to understand there's more to
baseball than seeing the ball and hitting the ball. He's starting
to get a good approach. He has a lot of pride and competes harder
than mist kids."
Anesty started on the mound for the Blue Jays and pitched 3 1/3
innings. He only allowed one run, walked three and struck out three.
While he was on the mound, Naylor, who was playing first base, took a
few trips to the mound to talk to Anesty.
just kind-of told him to relax," explained Naylor. "No pressure,
we're up by three runs. Just chill out, throw strikes. I was trying
to bring him back down to earth."
Naylor and his coach, Bleiwas, consider him to be a team leader.
a great kid. He has a lot of fun. His teammates all love him and he's
definitely the leader of the team," said Bleiwas.
try to keep the team always pumped up, and ready for the next team,
ready to battle," added Naylor. "I always try to get everyone
involved in the game."
is ranked No. 9 on Perfect Game's High School class of 2015
National Rankings, and is ranked No. 1 overall in Ontario.
was pretty exciting when I first heard," said Naylor. "I was
really pumped up and really proud of myself for how I did. I want to
get that No. 1 spot by the time I'm 18."
is from Mississauga, Ontario and attends St. Joan of Arc high school.
He graduates in 2015 and hopes to continue to play in college.
However, he said he hasn't been focused on talking to scouts quite
now I'm just focused on having fun and playing the game,"
explained Naylor. "I really want to go to Rice or Florida, those
are my favorite schools. I just want to have fun right now (and) be
myself. (I) just take it day by day, and focus on what I'm going to
do today, (and) how I'm going to play today."
played in the Perfect Game WWBA World Championship last October, and
also was a part of the 2013 Junior National Showcase earlier this
came in and I was kind-of nervous at first," said Naylor about the
Junior National Showcase. "But after my first throw in the outfield
I was ready. I let it go from the arm and I hit 95 and was pretty
proud of myself. I was pretty happy with my BP, I felt I was little
off though. I did personal best on my running. (Overall) I did well."
was honored with the opportunity to play around the world with Team
Canada's Junior National Team at the age of 15.
really a fun experience," said Naylor about playing with Team
Canada. "We travel the world and play the best competition
worldwide. Last year in the World Championships we played Team Korea,
U.S., Team Japan, Taiwan and it was a great experience. We came
second in the world. It's very humbling playing with Team Canada.
Going around the world playing the best teams around the world is
just really fun."
6-foot, 205-pound outfielder and first baseman has been playing with
the Ontario Blue Jays since he was 11.
Blue Jays are) the greatest program in Canada, probably in the
world," said Naylor. "I love it. (They provide) a clubhouse,
batting cages, (and) workout area. We can train anytime we want. (We
have) the best coaches around. The training is just fantastic. We all
come together as a family. All our 16u, 17u teams are all family. We
all train with each other and all have fun with each other."
from Canada, Naylor said he really enjoys coming down and playing
teams in the United States.
got to train our hardest and practice our hardest to beat U.S.
teams," explained Naylor. "We always look forward to playing them
because competition in Canada isn't as strong as the U.S. We always
look forward to playing U.S. teams and we're thankful to be able to
play them. It makes us better personally because we play the best in
the United States."
thing that we have to deal with in Canada is that they haven't
played a lot of quality baseball," added Bleiwas. "Sometimes it
gets fast for them at this age but the talent (on this team) is
better than anything we've had before. So we've got to get down
here (to the U.S.) and start playing good teams on good fields in
competitive environments."


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I did not have the blast sling beforehand. I did not yet realize you really needed to set up traps in advance.
It was not a pleasant fight. Took me several tries.
I later went back to try it again and it was easy once I knew what I was doing. But yes, its a game that demands you get all the weapons.
BEAT BELLOWBACK FIRST TRY WOOOOOOOO (not trying to be an ass, just feeling super happy and adrenaline-y, it helps a lot when you buy the blast sling beforehand and know the tricks to set up the wires and stuff beforehand)
The ones I've found so far have pretty much been on the way. And should probably take priority over basically any other side quest.
Are cauldrons part of quests or do you have to go out of your way to find them?
Yeah, the girls were sort of terrible to Matt in that one. That's something that lingers for a looooong while and I never liked that. The next one is pretty good as I remember it. You're almost to the point where I caught up to the series as it was releasing! (#8 Path of Daggers was the most recent one when I started.)
Book Six done. Seven arms under breasts, one arm under chest. The book really ticked me off, even for how insufferable the women can be, they were REALLY insufferable this book especially with how they treated Matt who, while yes he can be a prick, always had the best intentions for them and the girls always treat him like dirt. Not a lot was accomplished in the book in terms of plot though I'll give it credit, that ending with the Asha'man was easily one of the best and most memorable endings, Jesus Christ they were turning people into red mist!
Well onto Book 7!
Well I have only been tracking variations of arms under breasts. That's not mentioning the countless times of "the necklace between her breasts" or whatnot. Nevermind Nyaeve's braidpulls, how about how women constantly "sniff" their disapproval (I didn't know that was a thing) or someone screaming (especially Matt) "bloody ashes"!
Really? Only seven total by book 5? I swear it was more. Either he really starts hammering it in later or its just such a distinctive phrase it stands out.... but its defnitely been a fandom joke forever. Shame you haven't been also tracking Nynaeve's braid pulls.
ANd yeah, that was the volume with no Perrin. WHich I never cared for since he's one of my favorites.
Book Five...done! Again, three months, I need to get quicker! The story decided to focus on just two major plotlines, Rand and Nyaeve's. No Perrin or anything. I liked it alot, had a really nice climactic battle though some events did kidna happen out of nowhere. Bet you anything Morraine isn't dead. Arms under breast count: Seven! (Counting folded arms under bosom as well as folded their arms under their breasts!)
Book Four done. It took me...3 months? Geez, I'm getting slower. Which is weird because book four is my favorite so far.
It felt like the most well put together, I was engaged with all of the plot threads, especially Perrin's and it had a nice, climactic finale that was well set up and not another random Balzamon battle. The women are still infuriatingly annoying but that's par for the course.
Arm under breast count: Four
Onto book 5!


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My friend and I have been scouting for hard ice, but in my area, the ice is either open or thin. Does anyone know of any hard ice anywhere within an hour or two of North Andover? Thanks guys
Shoot me a PM if you want company. I have an idea on where I am headed but I'm fishing with my 6 year old so I'd doesnt matter where we end up.
There is some in central ma. I was standing on ice trapping bait this morning. I will be out in central ma sunday.
I can think of a number of spots that should be fishable by Sunday.
Just scouted some water-Northeast MA my favorite spot had about 1 ...maybe next weekend.North central ma I found 4 (with a tape).... edges crappy for a couple feet. Ill give it a shot tomorrow.
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Even by the relaxed standards of the Pro Bowl, the AFC team seemed to be taking an on-field vacation in the first half as they spotted the NFC a 35 point first half lead en route to a 55-41 defeat in the NFL's annual all star contest.
Cornerback DeAngelo Hall of the Washington Redskins was the game's MVP, collecting one of the NFC's five interceptions on the day and returning a fumble for a touchdown. For his efforts, he won a new Cadillac.
"I was just about to buy another SUV," the he said after the game, "so to come out here and grab one for free, I like that."
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AFC quarterbacks Peyton Manning, Philip Rivers and Matt Cassel each threw an interception in the first half, helping the NFC jump out to a 42-0 lead. Starter Rivers, replacing the injured Tom Brady, threw two picks in the first quarter, the second to Hall.
In addition to tying the record for most points scored in the Pro Bowl, Philadelphia's David Akers connected on seven extra points and two field goals, which made him the highest scoring kicker in the game's history with 52 points, surpassing Morten Anderson's 45. Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings also set a Pro Bowl record for career rushing touchdowns with 4 by taking one in from 14 yards out in the first quarter.
The game returned to Hawaii this year after moving to Miami last season, and the players seemed to like the chance to be back in the islands.
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Between the scenic autumn landscapes, football season and the festive holidays, there's a lot to celebrate this fall.
Welcome the Cby gathering your friends on September 22 to celebrate the first day of the season with cocktails from Baileys Original Irish Cream and Ketel One Vodka. Below are recipes for your pleasure. Enjoy and drink responsibly.
Ginger Apple Cooler
1 1/2 ounces Ketel One Citroen
1/2 ounce Fresh Lime Juice
1/2 ounce Simple syrup
2 ounces Chilled Ginger Beer
4 apple slices
1. Muddle apple slices in a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice, Ketel One Citroen, fresh lime juice and simple syrup.
3. Shake well and strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.
4. Top with ginger beer and garnish with an apple slice.
Autumn Chai Swizzle
2 ounces Baileys Original Irish Cream
3 ounces Brewed Chai Tea
Raw Brown Sugar
Cinnamon Stick
1. Brew a pot of chai tea.
2. Add 2 teaspoons of raw brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
3. Fill a coffee mug with chai tea and Baileys Original Irish Cream.
4. Stir with cinnamon stick.


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Flower Picture Magnets
Here's a craft that was a big hit for Mother's Day.
What you need...
Business Card magnets
Card Stock Paper
Small Photos of your children
Fake Flower Petals
glue or double sided tape
Cut a circle out of the business card magnet. This doesn't have to be perfect because it won't show.
Cut a circle out of the card stock paper.
Cut a slightly smaller circle with the small photo of your child.
Take the flower petals and glue or tape them, slightly overlapping, around the edges of the card stock circle.
When you're done going all the way around then glue or tape the child's picture in the center. Then you peel the backing off the business magnet circle and stick it on the back. Now you have a great refrigerator magnet.
This has been a great hit with everyone who has seen them. I'm getting requests from people to make them. It's so easy, you can do it yourself. These are the pictures I took of the ones I helped the kids make. I used scrapbooking photo tabs for the tape because they are already the perfect size and the kids needed minimal assistance.


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By Patrick Cronin
Hampton Union, Friday, December 16, 2005
[The following article is courtesy of the Hampton Union and Seacoast Online.]
and a new substation for Hampton Beach. [Courtesy sketch]
HAMPTON -- The projected cost of a new fire substation at the beach and an administrative wing addition to Station 2 is now estimated at $3.9 million.
Fire Chief Hank Lipe announced the new figure at Monday night's selectmen's meeting.
"It's as low as it can go," said Lipe, who said that is the figure he wants to present to voters in a warrant article in March.
Rich Landry of Landry Architects unveiled sketches for the two projects and a breakdown of the costs to selectmen.
Landry said the total cost for the additions to Station 2 on Winnacunnet Road is $1.7 million.
That figure includes the construction of an additional apparatus bay, a tower which will act as is communications center and administrate headquarters.
The project also entails the construction of crew decontamination space and modifications to the existing building.
The beach substation includes two apparatus bays and crew headquarters/storage and decontamination building.
The total cost for that project is roughly $2 million and includes $50,000 demolition cost if the site is next to current fire station on Ashworth Avenue.
Landry explained that it costs more to construct at the beach because of soil conditions.
Selectman Cliff Pratt suggested the possibility of splitting up the two projects over two years.
"It may cost more money in the long run but it might be more acceptable to voters," said Pratt.
Town Manager James Barrington said the problem is it will end up costing the taxpayers more with rising construction costs, interest and debt.
Selectman Ben Moore suggested that Lipe look at the possibility of moving the old Hampton District Court next to Station 2 to act as its administrative wing.
"I hope that they consider it," said Moore. "If we don't find an adaptive reuse of that building it will eventually just crumble away. I think it's one of the oldest public buildings we have in town, and it would be nice to continue to use it for a public purpose."
Lipe said it would probably cost more to renovate the old building then to build a new structure.
"I also have no clue what it would cost to move the building," Lipe said.
While selectmen have yet to decide on a location for a new beach substation, Lipe reiterated that the best location would be next to the current beach station on Ashworth Avenue.
Precinct commissioners have been pushing for a site on Church Street because they don't want to see the beach lose any parking.
"(The Church Street location) is not my favorite spot because it would increase response time," said Lipe, who added that traffic lights would have to be added to Highland Avenue. "Public safety is my job. I don't want public safety to be jeopardized in lieu of parking spaces. I think if you're trading off for parking spaces it's a bad deal for the customer."


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OK, the Elite Eight of the 2008 Sportshuman Of The Year tournament begins tomorrow, so I figured it'd probably be wise to give everyone one last opportunity to vote before the polls close.
Some of those were out around Thanksgiving and you might have missed them. So, after the jump, your quicklinks to voting nirvana.
No. 1 Buzz Bissinger vs. No. 16 Mike Singletary
No. 2 Roger Clemens vs. No. 15 Vince Young
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A photo of Tina Fey holding a baby on the 30 Rock set is circulating around the Twitter universe and has fans of the show speculating that Liz Lemon is finally going to have that baby. (Let's just hope she didn't have to steal someone else's baby to get one!)
Co-executive producer Jack Burditt, who is known for offering up sneak-peak snippets into the upcoming season, first posted the image of Fey holding a baby. The series star and creator is a mom in real-life with two daughters named Alice and Penelope. But as the head writer of a sketch comedy series on 30 Rock, she has been desperate to have a baby and tried to adopt. At the end of Season 6, Liz notices that a room being renovated by her boyfriend Criss would make a great nursery and the two decide they must have a baby together.
Whose baby is Fey holding in the Twitter pic? We don't know, but we hope that Liz Lemon will be juggling motherhood and a job in Season 7 and giving those of us in similar situations lots of laughs.


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When you eat or drink before surgery, food travels down your esophagus into your stomach, which can stretch to about the size of a football. From there, it passes into the first part of the small intestine, the duodenum. Many vitamins and minerals, as well as some carbohydrates are absorbed in the duodenum. Next food moves into the rest of the small intestine where most of the absorption takes place before moving to the colon, or large intestine, before being excreted.
For the gastric bypass, a small, 1-ounce pouch is created at the top of the stomach, completely separate from the larger stomach remaining. The pouch can only stretch to the size of a small lemon. The small pouch releases food slowly into your digestive system, resulting in the sensation of fullness with very little food intake. The new opening to your small intestine from your stomach is called a stoma. It is very small, about as big as the end of your pinky finger or nostril. Everything you eat after surgery must be able to fit through that hole.
The next step in the surgery is to divide and then reattach the small intestine. Bypassing part of the intestine creates malabsorption, which further reduces calories and promotes weight loss.
Another procedure we use is called adjustable gastric banding. Unlike gastric bypass surgery, this procedure is minimally invasive and does not involve rerouting the small intestines, but also uses a band to close off a portion of the stomach to create a small pouch. This makes it feel like the stomach is much smaller than it actually is and restricts overeating, so it's another good way for patients to lose excess weight fairly quickly. The band can also be adjusted over time to control the size of the stomach.
In this procedure, 80 percent of the stomach is removed laparoscopically so that the stomach takes the shape of a sleeve, approximately the size of a banana. There's no rerouting on the intestines, so there is no malabsorption. It is a purely restrictive operation like the band, but generally produces weight loss more like that of a gastric bypass because the stomach can only hold about six ounces of food.
Vista Health is excited to introduce a new non-surgical approach to weight loss that's non-invasive, non-surgical and while temporary, can change a person's life for good! This approach employs a durable gastric balloon made out of soft silicone that is placed in the patient's stomach. The balloon stays in the patient's stomach temporarily -- about six months. During that time, the shape and volume of the balloon takes up enough space in the stomach to help patients adapt to healthier portion sizes. While results vary, the technology and design of the balloon helps patients lose up to three times the weight of diet and exercise alone.
The gastric bypass is considered the gold standard of weight loss surgeries for two reasons. It is restrictive, meaning you simply can't put much food in your pouch and it is malabsorptive, meaning you don't absorb as many calories because the duodenum is bypassed. Weight loss results when you consume fewer calories than the body burns. If you eat more calories than your body needs and don't exercise, you gain weight.
Weight loss with the adjustable gastric banding is much slower, about 1-3 lbs/week. However, unlike the bypass, the band can be adjusted and weight loss can continue indefinitely. The band can be loosened for pregnancy or during illness and then tightened again when weight loss can continue. At the 5-year point, patients can lose the same amount of weight with either procedure.
Studies show that virtually all patients undergoing the gastric bypass experience significant relief from obesity-related conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, reflux and sleep apnea. Typically, 50-60% of excess weight is kept off even after 5 years. Long-term research shows that satisfaction with the procedure is directly related to the amount of weight lost. The patient's commitment to maintaining new diet and exercise behaviors is crucial for success. The surgery is one tool to help reach a healthy weight and lifestyle.
With the adjustable gastric banding, patients also can lose 54-75% of excess body weight and can show significant improvement in related diseases such as reflux, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and sleep apnea.
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For today's wallpaper we're combining the two biggest stories from Leap Day: the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta and the Audi R18 E-Tron Quattro. The result? This lovely Ferrari 512 F. The lighest of the 512s, chassis #1048 pulled a DNF at Le Mans after Mike Parkes spun the 800-kg car (more about that here).
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Tai Chi Qigong Drop-in, Wilton 12pm
Our drop-in classes are based on 'Ta Chi Qigong Shibashi', which means 18 movements. With their roots in Tai Chi, these calming and enjoyable movements are very much simpler to follow than the traditional forms but still offer many of the benefits. The flowing movements are done to relaxing music, are simple to copy and are repeated with the instructor, so you don't have to remember a lot of instructions and sequence. This has the advantage that you won't get left behind if you can't come every week. The movements can help improve balance, flexibility, memory and general well-being through releasing stress and tension.
Suitable for complete beginners - you won't know how nice it is until you try it!
Just under 60 minutes of gentle exercise. Cost £7, which can also be done seated.
Led by Jane Launchbury.
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PLANT: 'Hungarian Hot Wax' Chilli Pepper
HEAT: mild to medium (10,000 Scoville)
This is a popular`Yellow Wax' type, originating from Hungary and is sometimes known as the Banana Chilli. Fruits start out a pale yellow then turn orange and red at maturity. The smooth and waxy peppers grow 5 to 8-inches long and 1 to 2-inches wide. Known for being prolific and easy to grow.
The Serrano chillies I tried to grow last year were a disaster, but I did plant them very late and the seeds weren't brilliant to begin with. I'm quite confident I will get a good yield from these Hungarian Hot Wax chillies as I've started them early. I'm hoping I'll have enough to dry and store – fingers crossed they won't be as hot as the Apache chillies I grew in 2008 as they blew our heads off!
|Sow under cover:
|February - April
|1st Mar
|Sow direct:
|Germination time:
|10-21 days
|21st Mar
|Plant out:
|Before the end of June.
|26th May / 5th June
|15th July
|Time from seed to plate:
|70 days
March 15th:
last year.
March 21st:
3 of the seeds I put into my plastic pot have also germinated, so I removed 3 of the inactive seeds from the propagator and replaced them with these sprouters. Hopefully they'll make more progress and I'll have a few chilli plants to nurture.
March 28th:3 more of the seeds I put in the plastic pot germinated, so I put these into the propagator as well and now I have lots of seedlings that are doing very well. I must remember next year to use the plastic pot method as the success rate was almost 100% compared to putting the seeds straight into the soil
I can't really use the lid of my propagator anymore as some of the other seedlings are too tall, so I've put the plastic pot over the chilli seedlings to keep them warm and I think it's doing a good job.
The seedlings are large enough to handle so I've put them into 7.5cm pots. They were still delicate and I broke one, but I expected to lose some and that's why I planted so many seeds to begin with.
The seedlings didn't really like being transplanted as it was quite a windy day and I think they got a bit of a shock and just decided to keel over. But after a little drink of water and back in the comfort of the warm windowsill, they perked up.
My chilli seedlings are doing really well, so I'm absolutely chuffed as last year my chilli plants were pathetic! I now know that I planted the seeds way too late last year, so that's why I started them ASAP this time.
This is the biggest seedling at 5cm tall and it's developing its 5th and 6th leaves now. The other seedlings are 3cm tall and now have 4 leaves.
I bought some special feed for my chilli plants when we visited Wisley in March. It's called Chilli Focus and it cost £1.95 for a 100ml bottle. I'd actually forgotten I bought it until today, but the instructions say to use on 'young plants – from seedlings onwards' so I thought now was the perfect time to start.
At the seedling stage you need to use 5ml of feed per litre of water (so I've used my spray bottle as that's a 1 litre bottle) and to feed plants weekly. I only used about 500ml as the 6 seedlings I've got are still in small pots and I didn't want to drown them. I'll use the rest of the diluted feed next week.
The instructions also say at the 'onset of flowering – first sign of blossom' you can increase the feed to 10ml per litre of water and to feed weekly.
This feed is apparently a precise formulation for optimal performance of chillies. After the terrible yield I got last year, I'm taking no chances with my chillies this time! There is more information on the Growth Technology website and they also do other products.
My chillies are looking really healthy and have grown quite a lot in the last couple of weeks. I think the feed has helped as the growth rate is quite fast:
On April 26th the largest seedling was 8cm tall and the smaller ones were 5cm tall. Today the largest is 10cm and the smaller ones are 6cm. So that's between 1-2cm taller in just under a week.
I'll transplant all the seedlings into bigger pots once the smaller ones reach 8-10cm.
MAY 26th:
I've been so busy lately that it took me a while to get around to re-potting my chillies and so far I've only had time to do the biggest one. It's grown quite a lot in the last few weeks as you can see from the photo. Sam was hovering around me whilst I was gardening and got into the picture, which is actually quite a good indication of how big the chilli plant has grown.
I didn't manage to plant it very straight in the pot, but it seems to be doing OK as buds are actually starting to develop so it's well on its way to producing fruit!
I didn't bother to harden off the plant when I re-potted it, I just covered it with fleece and left it outside.
I really need to get my other chilli plants re-potted as they're almost as big as this one. I just need to get myself some more compost and more time to do it!
5th june:
I finally managed to re-pot all my other chilli plants. Since the other one survived without being hardened off, I just kept this lot covered with a fleece for about a week and there haven't been any problems…
… apart from whatever is having a good old munch on all the leaves! I did find a tiny little snail on one of the leaves, but I can't believe that he alone has done this much damage to so many of my plants as it's not just the chillies that have fallen victim. Still, it hasn't stopped them from producing flowers/fruit, so I'm not too worried.
I'm still feeding them roughly once a week with the special chilli feed I bought.
19th june:Despite the leaves getting eaten to shreds, the chilli plants are doing pretty well and are starting to produce fruit!
I've got 6 plants and hopefully I'll have a good harvest this year. Apparently you can freeze chillies, so if I have loads then I'm going to try this.
3rd july:
I was shocked to see how big the chillies have grown after returning from a week's holiday! They're roughly 3 inches long, but I've only got one chilli this size on a couple of plants so far.
I'll probably pick them when they're still green as this will hopefully encourage them to produce more fruit.
15th July:I did pick 4 chillies when they were still green and I've used 2 in my meals. The first one was in a pasta dish and I'd removed the seeds, so it wasn't hot at all. The second one I used in a stir fry and I left the seeds in and it was the perfect heat. I've got lots more chillies growing so I'm really pleased with my crop so far. I've run out of the chilli feed so I'll need to get some more. I'm pretty confident it has helped my plants!
31st July:
I ran out of the Chilli Focus feed, so I started feeding my chilli plants with liquid tomato feed instead, which is recommended (I actually compared a chilli feed with a tomato feed in a shop and they basically have the same composition). I've been feeding them weekly but other than watering them when it's been dry, I've pretty much left them to their own devices. So I was shocked when I checked on them and saw how huge some of them had grown! I've had a really good harvest so far having picked about 15 green chillies and there are still loads more growing. I'll be giving some to my family when I see them and I'll be freezing some too. Apparently you just put them into a freezer bag (must be good quality to prevent freezer burn, or even better to double-bag them) and then they can be used from frozen, especially if you chop them up before freezing.
28th August:
A few of my chillies started to get black marks on them, so I posted a question on the Chilli Lovers Group on UK Veg Gardeners asking if this was normal. I was informed that some chillies do turn black before they change to red. So I kept them on the plant to see what happened…
28th September:
…and it looks like my chillies shouldn't turn black before they turn red! This chilli is on a plant that I brought indoors to overwinter as I read on the Chilli King website that this is possible. The chilli had started to turn red just before I brought the plant indoors and now it's been in a nice warm room on the windowsill for a few days it is really starting to change colour even more.
So there is obviously something wrong with the ones that have black spots on them – I just wish I knew what it was!
Sorry for the awful photo, I was too goddamn lazy to get out my SLR and just grabbed my point-and-shoot, which does not perform well in low light!
23rd October:
A few weeks ago I decided to bring 2 of my other chilli plants indoors as the fruits were starting to turn red. The ones on the far right of the picture are from the first plant I brought indoors and now they are a gorgeous deep red colour. I've used one in my cooking and the flavour was so much nicer than when they were green in my opinion – a bit like how ordinary peppers lose their bitterness when they're not green anymore.
The fruits on the other 2 plants are catching up so I'll soon have quite a few nice red chillies! I'm going to chop up and freeze the ripest fruit today and then I'll cut the stem down to overwinter the plant.