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Is science just imagination in a straitjacket?
This week in my Bioelectricity class, we listened to an NPR interview with Frances Ashcroft. Ashcroft is a British scientist who made a discovery in 1984 that allows neonatal diabetes patients to take pills as insulin supplements instead of injections. In her interview, as she discussed her thoughts on the scientific process and developing her theory, she referenced a quote by Richard Feynman, is a renowned American theoretical physicist.
"Science is imagination in a straitjacket."
Many scientists would argue that science does not restrict imagination, but rather promotes it. How is it that a well renowned scientist and thinker like Feynman, could feel confined when seeking answers in science? Is science a vehicle for imagination or is it used to tie down imagination with facts? What experience could have caused him to have this opinion? Does science truly restrict the imagination as Feynman suggests, or is science a vehicle for imagination?
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Leo TaylorFeb 8 2013: Richard has some interesting view points on science and its study and applications. Great interviews to watch and many people may take away more philosophical view points than pure science.
2 ideas I love. Science does not take away from beauty. We can understand all about molecules, cells, botany etc and that beautiful rose is that much more beautiful because of the understanding.
The other idea... we can know the name of a bird, who discovered it, its latin name, its species etc and still know nothing about the bird.
Great topic. You have given me another Feynman lecture to listen to. Thank you
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Pyruvate decarboxylation
Pyruvate decarboxylation (also known as the Swanson Conversion,[1] oxidative decarboxylation reaction or link reaction) is the far from equilibrium biochemical reaction that uses pyruvate to form acetyl-CoA, releasing NADH, a reducing equivalent, and carbon dioxide via decarboxylation. It is known as the link reaction because it forms an important link between the metabolic pathways of glycolysis and the citric acid cycle. This reaction is usually catalyzed by the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex as part of aerobic respiration.[1] In eukaryotes, pyruvate decarboxylation takes place exclusively inside the mitochondrial matrix; in prokaryotes similar reactions take place in the cytoplasm and at the plasma membrane.[2]
This reaction is very common in most organisms as a link to the citric acid cycle. This reaction is carried out in the mitochondria, unlike the reactions of glycolysis which are cytosolic.
The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA by the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex is a key step in the liver in particular, as it removes any chance of conversion of pyruvate to glucose, or as a transamination substrate. It commits pyruvate to entering the citric acid cycle, where it is either used as a substrate for oxidative phosphorylation, or is converted to citrate for export to the cytosol to serve as a substrate for fatty acid and isoprenoid biosynthesis.
The oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvate in anaerobic organisms differs from the aerobic process in that the electron acceptor is an iron-sulfur protein, not NAD+. The conversion is catalyzed by a thiamine-dependent enzyme that also acylates coenzyme A.[3] The reducing equivalents are disposed of by the production of H2 via hydrogenase.
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1. Pyruvate is decarboxylated
2. It is added to CoA to form Acetyl CoA
acetyl CoA is then ready for use in the Krebs cycle.
- ^ a b Alberts et al. Molecular Biology of the Cell. Garland Science, 2001. ISBN 0-8153-4072-9
- ^ Raven et al. Biology, 8th edition. McGraw Hill, 2008. ISBN 978-0-07-110202-5
- ^ Eric Chabrière, Xavier Vernède, Bruno Guigliarelli, Marie-Hélène Charon, E. Claude Hatchikian, Juan C. Fontecilla-Camps "Crystal Structure of the Free Radical Intermediate of Pyruvate:Ferredoxin Oxidoreductase" Science 2001, Volume 294, page 2559.
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"Sweet and bitter tastes cross in my mouth, while Heaven and Hell meet in their existence," read the lyrics of Break Down. Dramatic, maybe but this line pretty much sums up what this song is all about.
Ever since Super Junior scored a big hit with Sorry Sorry, its music has mostly been represented by electronic sounds and auto tune, shown through such follow up singles like Bonamana, Mr. Simple and Sexy, Free & Single. As 'digital' as Super Junior's music may seem, however, it's nothing compared to what sub group Super Junior-M has to show.
Super Junior-M first landed in China with the single U, a rearrangement that contained a heavier electronic kick compared to the original Super Junior released in Korea. The unit group's music has lingered at the extremes of the electronic genre since then, as heard through such tracks as Too Perfect and Super Girl.
Break Down marks a continuation of the trend, incorporating a wide variety of electronic sounds to maintain a unique tension between the soaring highs and the grinding lows.
The vocals in the verses are backed up by a repetitive synthesizer melody that eases you into the song, which slowly builds up and bursts into a dizzying array of electronic sounds in the chorus.
It is the bridge that stands out in the midst of this, however, as it takes the same sounds used in the chorus to form a section that sounds completely different. It takes the highest part of the chorus, the auto tuned bursts of 'down,' and the lowest part of the chorus, a grinding bass, alternating these two elements to bring about a tension that makes it feel as if the song is delving deep into hell only to come flying up to heaven in a mere instant. While many songs are often called rollercoaster rides, this song is better described as a slingshot with its tense pulls and releases.
Despite using many sounds and contrasting moods, the song is also surprisingly well-organized as a whole, a characteristic which makes it a fun listen that miraculously isn't all over the place.
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God did not create the universe and the "Big Bang" was an inevitable consequence of the laws of physics, the eminent British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking argues in a new book.
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"Because there is a law such as gravity, the universe can and will create itself from nothing. Spontaneous creation is the reason there is something rather than nothing, why the universe exists, why we exist," Hawking writes. "It is not necessary to invoke God to light the blue touch paper and set the universe going."
Hawking, 68, who won global recognition with his 1988 book "A Brief History of Time," an account of the origins of the universe, is renowned for his work on black holes, cosmology and quantum gravity. His latest comments suggest he has broken away from previous views he has expressed on religion. Previously, he wrote that the laws of physics meant it was simply not necessary to believe that God had intervened in the Big Bang. (Photo: Pope Benedict greets Stephen Hawking at meeting of scientists at the Vatican, October 31, 2008/Osservatore Romano)


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The Alberta government's $30-million per year educational consultant industry will rewrite the entire K-12 curriculum over the next two years, part of its "transformational" plan to "change everything" about our schools.
The reforms will harm the economy and keep our students from reaching their potential, says Wachowicz, who was director of curriculum at Edmonton Public School until he retired in 2009.
"It is now urgent for community leaders, business leaders, parents, grandparents and politicians of all parties, along with academics, to speak up and put an end to the self-destructive direction being taken by Alberta Education."
Alberta Education has already "dumbed down" the math curriculum with its "discovery" or "inquiry" approach, but now plans to do the same with the entire school curriculum, says the University of Alberta's Porteous.
Porteous was an engineer for Syncrude, then became associate dean of Engineering at the U of A, running its co-op and admissions programs. He's now a special adviser to the faculty.
"The ongoing propensity of Alberta Education to continually tinker with the K to 12 curriculum based on 'New Age' education theory or fads such as 'discovery-based learning' is a waste of time and taxpayer dollars," Porteous says in a letter to Education Minister Jeff Johnson. "Much of this nonsense derives from work done by academics in the United States whose education system is not nearly as comprehensive and relatively poor compared to any of the provincial systems in Canada and in particular Alberta. Alberta Education uses a number of these misguided gurus as consultants."
Guided by these outside theories, there's now no requirement to teach our children conventional arithmetic practices. Instead, teachers are to guide children as they discover personal strategies.
This approach is wrong-headed, Porteous says, especially in arithmetic, where best practices were discovered by math giants centuries ago and need only be taught. "There is no benefit and in fact a huge downside to students being asked to discover other methods of performing these operations and picking the one which they like. This just leads to confusion which ultimately translates into frustration, a strong dislike for mathematics and a desire to drop out of any form of mathematics course at the earliest opportunity."
Porteous says he has been involved in two math curriculum rewrites. He was generally ignored both times, only to see course material removed. "This basically dumbs down the courses."
A school system based on the discovery/inquiry approach has never been proven to work, says Wachowicz. Alberta Education boasts its reforms will create more "engaged thinkers," but with a system no longer focused on the direct teaching and testing of knowledge, such a goal is "nothing more than a fantasy," Wachowicz says.
"Children will in effect be handicapped thinkers, suffering from a basic knowledge deficit."
A typical Grade 9 student in China now studies math at a Grade 11 level in Alberta, along with taking courses in Chinese and world history, politics, government, computer science, geography, biology, chemistry, physics, phys. ed, fine arts, music and a second language. "By Grade 12, the only Alberta students who will compete on a nearly level playing field will be those who are a product of the traditional education programs — the type that produced in North America, from the 1900s through the 1960s, the leading scholars and scientists in the world."
But Alberta's many outstanding public, charter and private programs that still take a traditional approach will be threatened by a knowledge-poor curriculum, Wachowicz says.
Inquiry-learning advocates have always claimed that memorization and direct instruction lead to a lack of creativity and critical thinking, but it's worth noting that on the new Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) test for complex problem solving, students from the pressure-cooker nations Japan, Korea and China led the world. Alberta — still benefiting from the curriculum work of people like Wachowicz — was next best. The only area where Alberta is slipping fast on PISA is in math, where we made the mistake of bringing in a discovery/inquiry curriculum in 2008.
Why would we repeat the mistake we made in math with the rest of our curriculum? Why would our educational authorities want to "change everything" about a system that is doing great, save for the math fiasco?
I'll leave the last thought to Porteous: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
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The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce is creating a new Multicultural Business Committee designed to increase new business relationships and opportunities within the multicultural sector of business. The committee will also focus on the increasing growth of the multicultural segment within business and professional communities.
Among the committee's objectives are to bridge the gap and foster working relationships between diverse businesses, be the voice of diverse businesses, and educate the community about cultural business diversity, as well as facilitate networking opportunities.
"We are excited about establishing this new Multicultural Business Committee and feel that it will have a significant impact and serve as a vital resource and tool within Long Island's business community," said Larry Kushnick, Huntington Chamber vice chairman.
The committee's first meeting will take place on April 30 at 8:30 a.m. at the Chamber office located at 164 Main St. in Huntington.
The Committee is open to all multicultural businesses and professionals and for those interested in participating or learning more about doing business with multicultural businesses. For more information, please call Linda Mitchell at the Chamber office at 631-423-6100.
Huntington Supervisor and Councilman on the Air
Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone and Councilman Mark Cuthbertson were the featured guests on the latest edition of the program "Island Outlook" that aired on several Long Island radio stations on Sunday.
In a half hour conversation recorded with host Frank Brinka, news director for WHLI and WBZO (B103), Petrone and Cuthbertson discussed a wide variety of topics of interest to Huntington residents, including the latest developments in Huntington Station's revitalization and business development throughout the Town, the success of the Town's curbside pickup e-waste recycling program, recent open space acquisitions, adoptions at the Town's Animal Shelter and the upcoming Earth Day Expo and Movies on the Lawn Series.
The program aired at 6 a.m. on WKJY (KJOY, 98.3 FM); at 7 a.m. on WBZO (B103, 103.1 FM) and WWSK (The Shark, 94.3 FM); and at 9 a.m. on WHLI (1100 AM). The program can be heard through the radio stations' websites: whli.com, kjoy.com, b103.com and 943theshark.com.
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Town Board meeting on April 9 at 7 p.m. PDF agenda attached.
Zoning Board meeting on April 11 at 6 p.m. in Town Hall. PDF agenda attached.
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone will speak at the Huntington Chamber of Commerce meeting on April 23 from 7:30-10 a.m. at Huntington Yacht Club. $25 members, $35 non members.


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Divine Divinity Hits GOG with Higher ResolutionsIn preparation of the impending sequel Divinity II: Ego Draconis, developer Larian Studios and digital distribution outlet Good Old Games have paired to re-release the first two entries in the isometric PC RPG series, with Divine Divinity being first up. at $5.99, Beyond is Divinity due in the "coming weeks" for $9.99.
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Cutter Family Finances: Protecting What's Important
By: Jeffrey Cutter, February 12, 2014
It does not matter what our age is, our income level, whether we are married, single, divorced, Irish, Italian, Catholic, Jewish, rich or poor we all have three main concerns when it comes to protecting our families' financial well-being and long-term success. First, is dying too soon. Second, is getting sick and being unable to pay our bills, and third, is outliving our retirement savings.
While we can employ three or four different strategies to help protect us from all three of these financial threats, today I want to talk about one of those solutions: Indexed Universal Life Insurance, or IUL.
Last week, I talked about IUL with a very nice couple that was referred to me from Sandwich. Let's call them Bill and Cathy. Bill and Cathy are 42 and 40 respectively with two kids, ages 4 and 6. Both Bill and Cathy work, but Bill is the primary breadwinner. They each contribute to their respective 401(k)s and have sufficient savings. Nevertheless, they are concerned about the same three financial threats I mentioned above and came to me to seek some objective financial advice.
After performing a full analysis of their financial situation, I suggested to Bill and Cathy that an IUL policy might be an appropriate solution for their needs. An IUL policy would provide multiple layers of protection, to offset the disastrous effects of these three potential financial crises. Let me explain why.
Usually, when one spouse dies young, the surviving spouse must replace the other's income and needs help paying off any existing debt, such as a mortgage. If structured properly, an IUL policy will pay a tax-free death benefit to the surviving spouse in such a situation, thereby allowing them the ability to meet those needs.
As mentioned above, the second financial concern that many people have is getting sick with either a chronic or critical illness, and being unable to pay bills. Certain IUL policies contain living benefit riders, which allow a policyholder to tap into their "death" benefit while alive. This is extremely valuable because the money can be used to replace income in the event the policyholder is out of work due to such an illness. The benefit can be used to pay medical bills or any other household bills until income can be earned again.
The third concern, outliving retirement savings, can be even more of a concern when possible future tax increases are considered. I asked Bill and Cathy if they think taxes are going up in the future. They nodded their heads yes. I asked if they agree that we are in one of the most financially volatile periods in our history. They agreed. I asked if they would rather pay taxes now (while tax rates are historically low), rather than later (when they are higher), participate in market gains, and avoid the downturns. Bill answered, "Who wouldn't?"
IUL harnesses the power of compounding interest and tax-free growth to build cash value over the life of an insured. Funds are contributed to an IUL policy after tax, but that money, the cash value, grows tax-free. This cash value can be accessed during retirement years tax-free, to produce an income stream that, if structured properly, will never run out of income.
Additionally, IUL comes equipped with downside risk protection, removing the significant threat of stock market volatility. I explained to Bill and Cathy that they will never see the cash value of an IUL policy decrease due to a downturn in the market.
Here is a scenario that I used as an example for them. Let's assume that that Bill and Cathy are saving about $12,000 per year in their IUL policy (that is, $12,000 is contributed yearly over and above the minimum established premium necessary for a specified death benefit). If the market increases by 20 percent this year, they may only get 14 percent. Their cash value will be credited the 14 percent gain and then it locks in. In year two, even if the market crashes like it did in 2008, their cash value will not be impacted by the negative volatility in the market. In essence, they do not lose in order to gain in future years. So after 25 to 30 years of continued contributions, participating in market growth and avoiding the negative years, Bill and Cathy will be able to retire and draw an annual income stream for the rest of their lives . . . tax-free.
Unfortunately, millions of families fall victim to one of these three major financial threats, leaving their financial lives in ruin. Understanding the availability of strategies such as Indexed Universal Life Insurance can offer a family peace of mind by securing their financial future. A point of caution to our Cutter Family Finance readers—if you decide to use this kind of strategy, please seek a professional who understands how to structure an IUL policy properly. I have seen too many instances when such strategies are not structured properly, thereby removing all the tax-free withdrawal benefits and causing significant unwanted tax consequences. The strategy works; let's just make sure it works for you.
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Last week, we structured an IUL policy correctly for Bill and Cathy, to be used as a financial strategy, which will help protect them from all three major financial threats. What's better than that?
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Jeffrey Cutter, CPA, PFS is the managing partner from Cutter Financial Group, LLC (www.cutterfinancialgroup.com), which provides private wealth and investment management through low risk, low volatility successful financial solutions; securing peace of mind. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Investment advice is offered by Horter Investment Management, LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser. Insurance and annuity products are sold separately through Cutter Financial Group, LLC. Securities transactions for Horter Investment Management clients are placed through Pershing Advisor Solutions, Trust Company of America, Jefferson National Monument Advisor, Fidelity, Security Benefit Life, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
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LA CROSSE, WI (WTAQ) - Police descended on Western Wisconsin Technical College late Thursday after somebody thought they heard gunfire. Students were evacuated, as officers stormed classrooms in search of a gunman. Other police stood guard with assault rifles.
Turns out the "gunfire" was actually a bunch of balloons that were being popped for a class project.
Police took one final sweep of a building before calling the operation off.
The La Crosse Tribune said students have a heightened awareness of danger on-campus, especially in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings.
Since then, police responded en masse to reports of guns at UW La Crosse and Carroll University in Waukesha.
It turned out that the gunmen had an empty weapon at La Crosse, and a relatively harmless air-soft gun at Carroll.
Still, police have no regrets for responding as they do.
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There's no doubt that today, thin is in. For most people, though, losing weight* is a slow and difficult process. Sometimes it seems practically impossible to shed that extra 10, 20, or 30 pounds. The difficulties many people experience when trying to lose weight* have spurred the development of the absolutely massive diet supplement industry. Those who manufacture weight loss* aids use before and after photos, testimonials from real users, and claims that seem too good to be true to convince dieters that their product is the best of the literally hundreds on the market. Unfortunately, some companies make claims that are unfounded or even completely fabricated.
We know that trying to get trim is difficult enough without having to look at countless products to find the right one. To assist you with the selection process and your weight loss* goals, we looked at numerous products to pinpoint exactly what users should be looking for in a weight loss* supplement. Despite the vast array of products, we found that all the best and most effective ones shared three characteristics. First, they were formulated with superior ingredients scientifically shown to promote weight loss*. Remember, if a manufacturer is being truthful about what a product can do, they won't make an effort to hide what's actually in it. Instead, they will provide a full list of extracts in the formulation, indicate the concentrations of each one, and give you information about scientific research and clinical trials showing that the product is effective. Next, high quality weight loss* supplements contain ingredients that can boost the metabolism. This helps the body break down fat to encourage weight loss* and reductions in levels of body fat. Finally, the best supplements contain one or more ingredients shown to curb appetite. Calorie reduction is vital if you hope to lose weight*, and when you feel less hungry you're not as likely to overeat.
On a final note, it's important to remember that—despite what you see on television—healthy weight loss* is a slow process. If you're losing about two pounds a week, you're doing everything right. When you lose weight* at this pace, you're also more likely to be able to sustain your results. Starving yourself may help you lose weight* faster, but you're more likely to give up and gain all your weight (and possibly then some) back when you feel deprived and hungry all the time. Following the tips above and using a product made with proven ingredients that can suppress your appetite and boost your metabolism will help you get a leaner figure and improve your health over time.
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Health Tip: Devices to Help You Hear Better
(HealthDay News) -- If you have a significant hearing loss, hearing aids and other sound-amplification devices can help you cope.
The National Institute on Aging mentions these "assistive" devices that can help you hear better:
A telephone-amplifying system.
Headphones or similar systems for TV and radio that can avoid the need to crank up the volume or deal with background noise.
Devices for your doorbell, alarm clock or smoke detectors that trigger vibrations or a visual alert when these things sound.
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Will These Tech Titans Benefit From App Market Hypergrowth?
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App developers look to the mobile market to provide revenue for their products. Mobile apps accounted for 45.6 billion downloads by the third quarter of 2012, and are expected to exceed 81 billion and 131.6 billion downloads in 2013 and 2014, respectively. The number of apps available is driven by the number of app stores. App stores are going to see combined share of total downloads increase with the demand for apps dominated by Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT). Gartner also estimates that by 2016, there will be over 300 billion apps downloaded worldwide.
The Growing Popularity Of Apps
Mobile dominates any new undertakings by app developers in the market right now. Operating systems must support any number of new and cool apps that are used by consumers. Facebook (FB), Twitter, Pinterest, and Maps are now the norm. The new order is what app will serve the broadest base of consumers and the platform it will operate on. Apps are more popular than mobile web. Mobile device users spend 94 minutes per day on apps that deliver specific information, compared to 72 minutes on the web spent searching for information.
IHS iSuppli is a reputable source for mobile data. IHS iSuppli is a global information research firm backed by world-class experts from 30 countries. IHS iSuppli focuses on energy, economics, geopolitical risk, sustainability and supply chain management.
According to IHS iSuppli, the Apple App Store will account for 75% of the market in 2012. Apple App Store revenues jumped 63.4% in 2011 due to the iPhone, iPod and iPad. iSuppli predicts that revenues will jump 76% in 2012. Apple currently offers over 550,000 apps for the iPhone and iPad. Google now offers over 600,000 apps. Apple generates $5.54 million per day for its 200 top apps, while Google, according to the same article, generates $679,000 per day for the same number of apps.
Both Google and Apple provide significant barriers to growth for Microsoft. Google generated nearly $1 billion in sales from Google apps and mapping software to businesses and governments alone in 2012. Google has even stated that it has no plans to build out Windows apps. It will go where the users are, and so far, it has been investing heavily in Apple iOS.
According to zdnet, Microsoft is expecting to have 100,000 apps developed for sale by January 2013, and has invested millions of dollars into that effort. The Register claims that Microsoft is selling four times as many Windows Phone devices, compared to the same period in 2011. The Register also says that the Windows Phone Store now offers more than 120,000 apps and that Microsoft will own 46 of the top 50 apps that people use.
Apple apps make developers money with 87% of apps on Apple iPad versus 34% on Google. Apple developers earn $1 per iOS version, compared to $0.24 on the Google Android version. Apple has fewer devices, which means fewer challenges for developers, compared to thousands of Android devices. Apple's approval process requires each developer to guarantee quality, which provides better credibility to the developer. Apple users are early adopters, and on average are more affluent, and more loyal, than other mobile users.
Looking Ahead
Samsung is on target to dominate the mobile handset market for the first time in 14 years. According to IHS iSuppli, Nokia (NYSE: NOK) will be unseated at the end of 2012. IHS states that Samsung will control 29% of global handset shipments by the end of 2012, up from 24% in 2011. Nokia's share is expected to drop to 24% in 2012 from 30% in 2011.
Trading around $548, Apple stock is reflecting the entry of viable competition in the mobile and smartphone marketplace based on a long-term discounted cash flow model. Apple stock has reflected a stellar year in sales and religious customer dedication to the iPhone, iPad and iPad Mini. Apple's current price also reflects investors' viewpoint of a saturation point for Apple's products and some skittishness on behalf of the investment community with respect to the ability for Apple to retain the top spot. Apple will benefit from app market growth over the long-term. I anticipate Apple Stores will capture 80% or more of the market in 2013 and 85% in 2014, which will accordingly boost revenues in this segment by 80% in 2013 and 85% in 2014. This will help push the long-term value of Apple stock higher over the next 12 to 24 months.
Microsoft will only be able to compete with Apple by creating high demand apps that benefit a large cross section of platforms. It has to pay its developers better than Apple, and it has to target markets and provide those markets with apps that become integral for end users. Unless Microsoft makes substantial progress in gaining market share in the mobile app market, investors should steer clear of it and buy Apple instead. Apple is much better positioned to profit from the app market growth expected in 2013 and 2014.
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Situated on the 210km² private Kulala Wilderness Reserve south of Sesriem, Kulala Desert Lodge is the only lodge in the Sossusvlei area that offers such a close and spectacular view over the Namib-Naukluft Dune Sea. In fact, the lodge's defining feature and main reason for its popularity are the incredible views of the red desert dunes located literally on your doorstep. The camps main area and each of its 23 'kulalas' (chalets) have been built to make the most of this magnificent vista.
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It is hard to believe that it is December for two reasons. One, time is flying! I can't believe it's almost Christmas. Two, it is 60+ degrees today here in Boone. It feels more like September and I do not like it. My snow jinx continues. Basically, since I started working here at Appnet in January 2011 the weather has been crummy. The second half of that winter and then all of last year was sub-par. I don't know what it is, but I've got some kind of curse on me.
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As a team, we tried our hands at a lot of health and fitness items this year. While some of these goods didn't make the cut, there were more than a few products that we'll be using well into 2013. From gear to food — and everything in between — these healthy items were the ones we absolutely loved this year for keeping us healthy, happy, and fit!


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Vote in Winhall is tonightApril 02,2013Vote in Winhall is set for tonight
WINHALL There will be a special meeting today at 7 p.m. where voters will be asked to approve the purchase by the Mountain School of its buildings and grounds from the Winhall school district and the town of Winhall.
The vote at the meeting, which is at the school, will be done from the floor. The two questions will ask whether voters will approve the sale of the building, from the school district to the Mountain School, and whether voters will approve the sale of the ground, from the town to the Mountain School. If both questions are not approved the sale will not take place.
The Mountain School is an independent school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. It uses the site and building of Winhalls former public school and has been open for 15 years.
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Servings: Approximately 2 quarts
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Difficulty: Easy
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 (14-ounce) can Sweetened Condensed Milk (not evaporated milk)
6 1/2 cups hot water
Mini Marshmallows (optional)
In a large saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, cocoa, vanilla and salt; mix well. Over medium heat, slowly stir in water; heat through, stirring occasionally. DO NOT BOIL. Top with marshmallows, if desired.
Tip: Chocolate can be store in the refrigerator up to 5 days. Mix well and reheat before serving.
Recipe Courtesy Paula Deen
That recipe is missing something....always grate a little nutmeg in it. That's how my grandma and mom taught me! yummy
By Roxy_B on February 18, 2013
This recipe is the best! In the past 3 months I've tried several different recipes - including master encyclopedia (Alton Brown) and your recipe is so much better! Just use milk instead of water and add sweetened homemade whipped cream flavored with a touch of cinnamon oil. THE BEST PAULA! Thanks! I've printed this one for my kitchen recipe book!
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I love your recipes but like you I also have type 2 diabetes. I like to get your recipes for the new cooking and eating, and weight loss. I've try hard and can't stick to any one. Help!!!. Thanks a devoted fan.
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Dreamy hot chocolate is great. But being a dabatic wish I had a recipe for me Do you have one?
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This is amazing. Such rich chocolate taste. Everyone enjoyed it and it kept perfectly in the frig. Added a little peppermint schnapps to the leftovers and it was perfect.
By Kathi on January 02, 2013
This is the same recipe that Eagle Brand has on its website. I replaced half of the water with milk, still very rich though.
By Anonymous on January 02, 2013
This tasted like chocolate flavored water. It was nasty which surprised me with all the high rated reviews. I followed the recipe exactly and sadly I wasted a lot of ingredients because it made a huge batch of yuckiness.
By Amanda on December 26, 2012
The hot chocolate is going to be a new addition to our Christmas family parties. Thank you!
By Theresa Schara on December 12, 2012
Id make it with the same amount of milk instead of water! Super creamy!
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Mix marshmallow cream in and it is FANTASTIC!!!
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Fat free condensed milk works great too..
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Paula, I would love anything in the worlld that you cooked. I tend to love the same things i've seen you cook and i love the way you cook it. Any of your sweets and especially seafood. I watched you cook some of the most amazing Crab-cakes one time that I thought i'd die just looking at them.
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Gotta try this hot chocolate!!! Sounds wonderful!!!
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By Rebecca on January 15, 2012
I have made this numerous times but it wasn't sweet enough. I use 2 cans of cond milk. I also use 1/2 milk & 1/2 water, 3 Cups of Water & 3 cups of milk. We thought it tasted much better this way.
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Just plain wonderful as usual!!!
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This dreamy creamy hot chocolate sounds yummy will be making this for sure.....
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Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine. Instead of a straight line down the middle of the back, a child with neuromuscular scoliosis has a spine that looks more like a letter "C." The spine also may be rotated or twisted, pulling the ribs along with it to form a multidimensional curve.
Neuromuscular scoliosis is caused by issues such as poor muscle control, weakness or paralysis, and neurological (nerve) problems associated with underlying conditions such as:
Neuromuscular scoliosis is the second most common form of scoliosis, next to idiopathic scoliosis. It is more severe in patients whose disease prevents them from walking.
The curve can continue to worsen well into adulthood. As the curve progresses, it may cause problems with sitting, balance and breathing, and could possibly lead to thoracic insufficiency syndrome.
Common symptoms of neuromuscular scoliosis include:
At The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, our orthopedic physicians will complete a full medical and family history, perform a physical examination and visual inspection of your child's spine, and review any diagnostic tests to determine the nature, extent and effects of your child's scoliosis and underlying neuromuscular disease.
A team of clinical experts will evaluate your child's nutritional status, lung and heart function, joints and extremities, as well as balance and ability to walk.
X-rays are the primary diagnostic tool for scoliosis to show abnormal spinal bones and the precise angles of curvature.
Other tests used in evaluation and treatment of neuromuscular scoliosis may include:
At Children's Hospital, we practice collaborative, family-centered care. Our multidisciplinary team includes world-renowned orthopedic physicians and surgeons, pediatric nurses, physical therapists, neurologists, rehabilitation doctors, therapists, social workers and others who specialize in pediatric patients. Together, we partner with you to treat your child with neuromuscular scoliosis.
Treatment varies according to the type and severity of your child's neuromuscular scoliosis.
The following nonsurgical options are available to control spinal curves and improve your child's quality of life with neuromuscular scoliosis:
Members of your child's healthcare team can also offer suggestions on how to adapt your child's everyday environment to improve his or her mobility.
If your child needs spine surgery to treat neuromuscular scoliosis, the type of surgery recommended will depend on the degree of your child's spinal curve, your child's age and stage of growth.
The most common spine surgeries are implanting growing rods (for children who are still growing) and spinal fusion (for children who have reached skeletal maturity or for whom growing rods are not a consideration).
A third option, vertical expanding prosthetic titanium ribs (VEPTR), may be recommended for children with scoliosis that is affecting their rib and lung development, causing thoracic insufficiency syndrome. Left untreated, thoracic insufficiency syndrome can be fatal.
Because neuromuscular scoliosis is often associated with other underlying conditions — such as spinal muscular atrophy — your child's care team will work closely with specialists from neurology, pulmonology, gastroenterology and others to treat your child's overall health.
We offer a wealth of resources about how to prepare your child for surgery, what to expect during surgery and specific ways we make safety in surgery a top priority.
Growing rods and VEPTR can stabilize and straighten the spine, as well as correct rib cage problems.
Growing rod surgery is done through the back of the spine. In most cases, the curve in the child's back is spanned by one or two rods under the skin to avoid damaging the growth tissue of the spine. The rods are attached to the spine at two spots — above and below the curve.
In VEPTR surgery, the expandable titanium ribs are implanted into a child's back and chest and anchored to the spine or pelvis and ribs. The VEPTR helps to correct and stabilize the curved spine, allowing the child's ribs, lungs and spine to grow and develop more fully.
Whichever device is implanted will need to be expanded or lengthened every six months as your child grows. Your child will need to return to the hospital for minor surgery to adjust the rods until skeletal maturity (about 14 years old for girls and 16 years old for boys).
If your child has stopped growing — or growing rods are not a viable surgical option — spinal fusion may be recommended as an option to permanently correct and stabilize the spine. In this procedure, the abnormal curved spinal bones may be realigned, fused together and metal implants inserted to correct the curvature.
Most patients receiving any type of spinal surgery to treat neuromuscular scoliosis will spend between five and 10 days in the Hospital, during which time caregivers will closely monitor the child's lung function, fluid and nutrition levels.
Our care team will also encourage your child to move around as soon as possible and modify a wheelchair for your child to improve his seated position, if appropriate.
Patients who receive surgery for neuromuscular scoliosis at CHOP are followed closely for the first one to two years after surgery, then at regular intervals afterwards at our Main Campus or one of our CHOP Care Network locations.
The Hospital is committed to partnering with you to provide the most current, comprehensive and specialized follow-up care possible for your child.
We also recognize your child's pediatrician as an important part of the care team, and will provide regular updates on your child's progress. If your child requires continued care into adulthood, we will help transition care to an adult orthopedic team.
Outcomes for children treated for neuromuscular scoliosis are typically good. The outlook for your child depends more on the nature, severity and effects of his neuromuscular disease, and less on the scoliosis.
With successful spinal surgery and careful post-operative care, a straighter spine can improve your child's breathing, decrease his or her vulnerability to respiratory problems, and improve the ability to sit in a stable seating position to promote activities of daily living.
For more information on neuromuscular scoliosis and neuromuscular conditions, visit:
To make an appointment with the Division of Orthopedic Surgery at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, call 215-590-1527 or contact us online.
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Date: January 2013


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