text: content LE Magazine January 2004 Natural Solutions for Female Incontinence More than 13 million US adults, most of them women, suffer the embarrassment and annoyance of urinary incontinence. But this problem is not inevitable or untreatable. In a recent clinical trial, an exciting new herbal remedy called BetterWOMAN® achieved significant reductions in urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency in study participants. Once out of diapers, we take for granted the ability to control our urination. For decades, the flow starts and stops on command. We can ignore the urge for hours if necessary, and we are absolutely dry between bathroom visits. Some women—only a small minority—have a problem with suddenly voiding while laughing or coughing. And then, perhaps after bearing a child or a few children, or maybe as we begin to approach menopause, we have a problem. We may find ourselves leaking, or suddenly having to go right now but being unable to make it to the bathroom in the few seconds before the bladder releases. The problem is definitely more severe with advancing age: large numbers of perimenopausal women suffer from urinary incontinence, with one study finding "25% wearing protection or changing undergarments on several days per week."1 In more extreme cases, diapers become a necessity. According to the National Institutes of Health, 13 million adults suffer from urinary incontinence2, an embarrassing, annoying inability to keep urine safely in the bladder until—and only until—you want it to leave. Over eight and one-half million of these sufferers are women, who are twice as likely as men to "leak."3 Although physicians offer various treatments for incontinence and other urinary problems—exercises, drugs, surgery—these therapies are not effective for millions of women. And many women, too embarrassed to discuss their problem with family members or physicians, never seek treatment.4 Even for those who do seek help, the results are not always positive. Indeed, many women try a medication or two, stop taking the drugs because they do not solve the problem or have unpleasant side effects, then shrug their shoulders and accept "the wetness" as inevitable. The effects of this "leakage" damage "the social, psychological, occupational, domestic, physical, and sexual aspects" of the lives of many women.4 Fortunately, there is quite a bit we can do to treat incontinence. Types of Incontinence The Journal of the American Medical Association defines urinary incontinence as "any unintentional leakage of urine." But before examining the different types of urinary incontinence, it is useful to understand the anatomy of the urinary system. The kidneys filter metabolic waste products and other substances out of the blood, combine them with fluid, and send the watery mixture into the bladder via tubes called the ureters. The bladder is essentially an expandable sack with a sphincter, or "drain," on the bottom. The bladder sits atop the muscles of the pelvic floor, which support it and prevent it from "drooping" down on other internal structures. Nerves signal the brain when the bladder is full, announcing that it is time to void. When that happens, the sphincter opens and the urine flows out through a thin tube called the urethra. Muscles in the bladder walls and other muscles surrounding the top of the urethra make this possible. They work in opposition, with one set contracting while the other relaxes. Most of the time, with the bladder empty or only partially filled, the muscles in the bladder wall are relaxed; there is no pressure to squeeze the urine out. Meanwhile, the muscles in the urethra contract tightly to make sure not a drop leaks out. But when the brain gets the "full" signal from bladder nerves, the muscles switch actions, with those in the bladder wall contracting to force the urine out, and those in the urethra relaxing to allow it to pass through. If the muscles in the bladder squeeze inappropriately, or those of the urethra relax at the wrong time, one will suffer one or more of the several types of incontinence:Stress incontinence. Sixty percent of those with incontinence suffer from this type, which strikes when one laughs, sneezes, coughs, or moves in such a way as to put pressure on the bladder. The problem lies in the inability of the sphincter to completely close off the flow of urine. The weakness might develop because the muscles of the pelvic floor weaken, possibly due to childbirth, allowing the bladder to push down against the urethra. The urethra muscles that normally keep the sphincter closed may be damaged, or the abdominal muscles may be pushing on the bladder. Stress incontinence is the most common form of incontinence in women, and it may be related to stresses put on the urinary system by pregnancy and childbirth, or by the Urge incontinence. This is the reverse of stress incontinence, with the problem linked to overactive bladder muscles instead of a weakened sphincter. Urge incontinence produces a sudden and powerful urge to urinate, and one quickly finds oneself wet. This may happen when you have had a little bit to drink, when you hear or see running water, or even in your sleep. Damage to the bladder nerves may be to blame, or the problem may be due to injections, a stroke, an injury, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, or Parkinson's disease. Whatever the reason, the bladder muscles contract and force the urine out at the wrong time. Urge incontinence also is called reflex incontinence or unstable bladder. Overflow incontinence. Rare in women, this is a case of overfilling and overflowing. A blockage in the urethra can cause overflow incontinence, as can nerves that fail to fire off a signal to the brain when the bladder is full. Diabetes or other diseases may weaken the muscles in the bladder wall. Whatever the cause, the bladder fills with more urine that it can handle, and the excess forces its way out. Functional incontinence. Also known as environmental incontinence, this is an inability to get to the bathroom, as opposed to a problem with the urinary system. For example, people with Alzheimer's may not be able to recognize the urge to urinate or to explain that they need to go to the bathroom. Continued on Page 2 of 3


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My Academic Career to Career
Hesitant. I am totally hesitant. I know I can do it. Especially with my Spring financial aid however can I wait before I pay the deposit. I know I have to do it prior to my application for my scholarship which is in March.
Just do it…just do it…..just do it…..
SECTION: 104 Summer 2013
3 semester credits (45 lecture hours)
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This course is targeted towards students with an interest in Italian food traditions, society, and culture. The main focus consists of what is generally defined as "made in Italy" culture and style in post-war Italy. Also covered are the relationships between Italian traditions, folklore and contemporary Italian society drawing from examples including festivals, food, tourism and economy, and the influence of foreign civilizations. Students will be asked to regard the subject of food outside of the context of ingredients and the procedures used to create a dish; we will instead examine a large scale context in which food is either featured as a main component or an integral element in cultural situations. Thus the student is asked first and foremost to observe the presented material across an anthropologic lens that roves over the entire Italian peninsula.
The course is divided into three main sections:
Food in History. Origin and evolution of Italian cuisine from the Renaissance to the Contemporary cuisine.
Italian regions: main characteristics (food, local traditions, geography, economy) of Northern, central and Southern regions.
History of local specialty products.
Lectures will be complemented by students cooking labs and tastings.
I wake up in the middle of the night. I feel like I am still planning, still learning, and still hoping I make it abroad along with raising the money to complete the process.
I did actually look on USF Education Abroad page and looked at the various programs that are currently being offered. I thought about changing my program from Italy to London & Paris. I did leave in England once before already however I only went to London one out of the whole two years that I lived there. I am not sure why I didn't expand outside my comfort zone but at that point in my life I think I was working on establishing relationships with people that would withstand a long distance.
Now I have ANOTHER opportunity to travel through Europe, and rather cheaply at that. The various programs that are currently being offered have a limited scope with art and history being a main focus. Rightly so, however, I am working on expanding my knowledge of a european work environment. I actually even thought to see if I could work at one of the hotels in FLorence just for the weekends since I would have the free time and then get European training in a hospitality environment. I know this will come together. I must keep reassuring myself that the progress I have toward my goal shall not be something that I pass off with a swat of a fly but embrace the opportunity with a vice-like grip as to not let it slip through my fingers.
I find myself with 15 minutes before work starting and have to take note that I have never been more excited about a personal project than this one. I understand the implications that it can have, even if none at all. One of the stumbles that I think I am going to come across is the fact that I only work 3 hours a day. Mind you this is usually for only 3 days a week. With this rate, I will have this trip payed off by Summer 2014. Maybe they can select certain classes that they will be able to hold over till then. #sidebarproblems
I started this blog with full-intention of making it purely professional however I have embarked on a process that has started to intimidate me. I have started a process to study abroad for 5-weeks this summer. I feel as though I need to keep a record of this process to allow others to conquer their fear of this unknown. Mind you , I have lived in Europe before however then, I was with the United States Air Force and stationed at RAF Upper Heyford, United Kingdom. I visited London, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, and various other places around England but never made it outside the United Kingdom. I can make up for that lost time and also have it apply academically to my degree plan. Win/WIn!
My goal is lofty and in order to accomplish this, I have taken a job on-campus fundraising for the University of South Florida. Unfortunately they only have 3-hour shifts per day and at a huge rate of $10, it shall be a long process of saving but I know that it is possible. I can not let that discourage me.
The Numbers:
I will do everything I can to get this trip paid for. I figure it will be about $8000 grand with tuition being 62% of my budget, 23% for airfare, 2% for passport, leaving the remaining 13% for my food and personal expense while there. I am currently working out the amount of hours I will need to work in order to be able to pay my current semester bills as well as next springs bills while saving to pay off my summer abroad program. I can tell it shall be a challenge however if I can plan this correctly and stick with those goals, I can make it happen. I know I can.
The Reason:
One of the reasons has to be the fact that the Air Force took up so much of my time that I did not get to see Europe through an academics eyes but more through the eyes of an 18 year-old kid that had never been away from home and looked for anyone to connect with.
As I have grown older, my dependency for the affection has regulated to a normal level while allowing me to explore outside my immediate environment. Working on such a minimal budget allows me to explore items from public transportation (that I currently utilize to get to school and back if the favor of friends is not available), avenues of extra income (extra hours?), as well as the process of how all this takes place.
I tend to have an ability to have to work in "cram" sessions due to my class, work, and personal time constraints but will do everything I can to be thorough with explaining the process. My goal will be a rewarding one however work calls and I have to get ready.
There is an award run by the National Institute of Standards and Technology called the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. This award is bestowed upon companies within the United States for innovation and performance. Are awards like this what it takes to have achieved excellence in service? How do you know when the level of customer service you are receiving is adequate? Service should not be noticed for it is the subtle nuances of knowing what the person wants before they do.
"Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you". In order for service to take place, respect of each other must also be maintained. Having employees treat each other as they would a client, leads to a higher level of professionalism through out the company.
How do we do this with total strangers? Empowering your employees to be able to have a one and done attitude shall lead you in step one to service excellence. This allows for an employee to take control of a situation and resolve it to the best of the ability that the company has allowed for.
For example, the Ritz Carlton empowers each of its employees with the ability to spend up to $2,000 per guest per day. This empowerment gives the ability the full ability to make sure that the customer is satisfied but they are secure in the fact that to return to Ritz-Carlton would mean to return to a place that if anything is needed, there is always someone there to help you accomplish it.
Service has a price, but it's more expensive to lose a customer and have to obtain a new one. Keep your customers coming back to you by anticipating their needs, keeping those needs fulfilled, and wanting more.

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Steve Martin
Hosted: twice (2000, 2002), three times if you include the 2009 co-hosting gig with Alec Baldwin
Martin looks like the perfect host. He has the silver hair. He's sharp in a tux and good-looking, but not distractingly so (look out, Jackman). He's quick with a comeback. And, Lord knows, he's smart. But there's a cold remove to him; it has always seemed like a lot of work to get those eyes of his to twinkle. His first year on duty was pre-Sept. 11, back when a break with Billy Crystal seemed like a break with tradition. On the upside, irony was still kosher, and Martin rallied to do a perfectly decent job ("I wanted to wear my swan tonight, but to me they're so 'last year,'" he joked about Bjork's infamous outfit). Then when he came back for the 2002 awards in early 2003, irony was dead, the United States was about to shock and awe Iraq, and the entire country was tentative about everything, including whether or not it was OK to have a party. Ratings were as low as they've ever been and, by association, Martin took the blame. He didn't return until 2009, and even then it was as co-host, unless you count his appearance in that 2005 opening montage of Jon Stewart's, where Martin declined the invitation to return in favor of spending more time with his "kids" (a pair of blow-up dolls). Love that he can joke about his own weirdness, but there's the crux of the problem; the Oscars are a mainstream beast and Martin is not and never will be, no matter how many Father of the Bride sequels he makes.
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Hagedorn Little Village School holds successful fundraiser show
The Hagedorn Little Village School for special children held its twelfth annual fashion show and Chinese auction at the Sand Castle in Franklin Square on April 26. The event attracted a crowd of friends and parents who enjoyed watching the Little Villagers and their teachers model Disney fashions.
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Categories > Books > Harry Potter > Tabitha to the Rescue
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An AU of a Sixth Year AU Story: What would have happened if two liberal American druids had taken Harry to America, before returning with him to Hogwarts? In this chapter, Harry meets Ron, Ginny, ...
Chapter IV
"But Mum, why can't we go to Diagon Alley with you?" Fred demanded.
"More importantly, why is Percy the Prefect in charge?" George whined.
"Yeah!" Fred added, he hoped decisively.
"This is a treat for Ron," Mrs. Weasley stated yet again, but she decided it was time to remind the twins of a few home truths. "It will not be a treat for him if I have to be correcting the pair of you all day. Now, you may go out and fly your brooms, but I want that garden de-gnomed by the time we get back, which will be around Four. If it's not, I'll take it out of the pair of you, not Percy. Percy will feed you, and in fact, you're not to come in. . . ."
"But Mum!" George protested, "what if we have to. . . ."
"You won't have to do that together, too, will you?" That made the twins blush. "I really mean it, boys. Stay out of trouble. And I don't mean just don't get caught! You're both thirteen, so start having a bit of forethought. If I find I can't trust you today, it will be a year before you'll have a chance to show me again."
"All right, Mum," George said. He surprised his twin even more than the others when he said, "I'll even swear my wizard's oath, if you'll just answer one more thing."
"And what's that?" Molly demanded, her eyes narrowing.
"Why does Ginny get to go?"
"Because I want one less target of temptation here for you," Molly said. Ginny stuck out her tongue at the twins.
"All right, Mum. Come on, George," George said.
"Right, Fred," Fred said. They ignored their mother and siblings rolling their eyes.
"Mother. . . ." Percy started, but he stopped when his mother raised her hand.
"Try not to keep too close an eye on them when they're outside," Molly said.
"All right," Percy said with a sigh.
"Is there anything you need, dear?" Molly asked.
"Some owl treats?" Percy suggested. He had just been given an owl as a reward for making prefect.
"Not a problem, dear," Molly said, kissing his cheek. "Try and get some sun while you study, if you can avoid the walking mayhem we call the twins."
"Yes, Mum," Percy said, smiling.
Molly smiled and herded the youngest two children to the fire place. "Shall I go through first, Mum?" Percy asked. "I can come right back."
Molly was about to assure him that wasn't necessary, but then she noticed how eager he looked. "That's very good of you Percy. Are you sure you can spare the time?"
"Yes, Mother, I'm ahead of schedule." Ron rolled his eyes at that. Who would study in the summer?
"The Leaky Cauldron, or the public exit on Diagon Alley?" Percy asked.
"The public exit, dear. Perhaps you can walk us to the Leaky Cauldron, if you have the time."
Percy smiled and took some floo powder. "Diagon Alley!"
After they had exited the floo, Mrs. Weasley handed Percy a Galleon. "Here, dear. Buy some floo powder and your owl treats and then floo back home."
"Thanks, Mum!" Percy hurried off. Ron shook his head. Only Percy would think running errands was a reward.
"Come along, dears."
"Mummy, can you tell us now why we're here?" Ginny asked.
"We want Ron to meet someone," Molly replied. "We thought you might like to get to know him and his family, too."
"Who?" Ron asked.
"A young man from America who will be in your year, Ron," she replied. "The family knows only one other member of your year, and we thought he could use another friend. You're all from Gryffindor families, so there's a fair chance you'll all be in the same House as well."
Ron accepted that at face value, but Ginny asked, "If he's American, how would he be from Gryffindor families?"
"Not everyone stayed after the last war," Molly explained. "A number of orphans were sent off to Australia, North America, and other such places."
Molly stopped in at the apothecary and picked up nearly a Galleon's worth of ingredients. She needed to brew more potions, especially pain and bruise potions, since the boys were always getting bruised. She let Ron carry the bag, and they moved off to the Leaky Cauldron. She made certain they avoided the Malfoys, who seemed to be heading towards Knockturn Alley.
Molly was greeted by Tom once they were inside the tavern. In his own way, Tom was a famous as Ollivander. He could meet you at age eleven, on your way to buy your wand or first set of books and not lay eyes on you for twenty years, and still greet you by name.
Tom directed the trio to a small private parlor. They saw a number of adults, two boys around Ron's age, and two younger children.
"Ah, this completes our party," Henry said with a smile. "Thank you, Tom. You may have the food sent in in ten minutes or so."
"Certainly, Mister Dorff."
Henry went over to the Weasleys. "Hi, nice you could come! I'm Henry Dorff, an auror with the North American Confederation. I'll be on detached duty for the International in Hogsmeade for at least this year." He shook hands with Molly and the wide-eyed children, who had never actually met an auror before.
"This is my wife, Tabitha Dorff, one of the top potion masters and alchemists there is, and our friends Tom Lawrence and Lloyd Trowbridge. These are our children, Sabrina and Henry. This is our adopted son, Henry Evans, and his friend, Neville Longbottom. Everyone, this is Molly Weasley and her children Ron and Ginny."
"No," Ginny said firmly.
"No what, dear?" Molly asked, confused.
"That's not Henry Evans, that's Harry Potter."
"Dear. . . ."
"No, Mrs. Weasley," Tabitha broke in, "that's all right. Once he gets to Hogwarts, he will be Harry Potter. If it wasn't for that bl . . . err, that scar, we might try to pass him off as Henry Evans then, too, but it wouldn't work for long."
Harry rolled his eyes and walked over to the two new children. "Hi. I'm Harry. It's nice to meet you." He shook hands with the two red-heads. "I don't know why it has to be some big secret, but it's easier to go along with them than argue."
Ron and Ginny had to smile at that. For an instant, both had felt intimidated, but now they were warming up to the legend they were meeting.
As Harry fell asleep that night, he reflected that having two birthdays was quite nice. While Harry had been friendly with a number of children in Carantouan, he hadn't had any close friends. Neville, who had seemed rather wishy-washy at first, now seemed like a good friend, and Ron Weasley seemed like he could be much the same. Harry was really looking forward to at least seeing Hogsmeade for the first time.
Thursday, August 1, 1991
The Dorffs moved to their new home the next morning. Things were made a bit difficult as Henry, along with most of the aurors and hit-wizards in and around Britain, had been called to Diagon Alley that morning to investigate a break-in at Gringotts, which had the goblins in an uproar.
The house technically wasn't in Hogsmeade, but rather just outside it. It, a smaller house, and a cottage abutted the Forest that ran back for miles away from the area. A path led from the castle to near the cottage, where Alastor Moody was moving. The small house on the other side of the main house belonged to Lloyd Trowbridge and Tom Lawrence (the group had hoped Dumbledore would appoint one of them as the history teacher, but he had stuck with Binns). There was also an old stone barn, where Tabitha would be setting up her potions lab. Harry, being eleven, never gave a thought as to how three houses next to each other might happen to open up at the same time, or exactly what his father or two adoptive uncles might be doing for a living.
The three houses and the outbuildings had some very powerful wards set on them. Harry was more interested in testing his broom out on the open spaces between and around the houses and the lab, although he would take time off to help his mother in the lab. Harry was quite a good potions maker for 11. Of course, he would also have to keep an eye on his two younger siblings.
Harry was also looking forward to having Neville and Ron visit. While not quite as studious as some, Harry took his studies fairly seriously, his parents even more so. He knew he would have to at least skim all the text books before Ron and Neville showed up on the 16th. Still, Harry was not a very introspective child, he preferred doing. As long as he was given something to do, he was generally quite happy to do it.
Friday, August 16, 1991
"What's wrong, Ron? Aren't you feeling well? Or don't you want to visit Henry?"
Ron grimaced at his mother, and then glanced around to make certain they were alone. "Why does Ginny have to go?" Ron complained. "This is the first chance I've had to make a friend on my own."
"I've made it clear to Ginny that she's going to visit Sabrina," Mrs. Weasley said firmly. "Treat your sister politely, but don't feel you have to entertain her."
"Yes, Mum." Ron looked up, hearing Ginny coming down the stairs.
"Now, you both have everything you need in your knapsacks? Good. Now Ron, you take charge of this basket of pies. Ginny, dear, you take this one of biscuits. Have a nice time with your friends."
"What's the floo address, Mummy?" Ginny asked.
"You're going by portkey," Mrs. Weasley announced. The two children looked impressed. Port-keys were difficult to make and arrange. They had never traveled by one before. "Hurry now! It's almost time."
"Honestly, Neville, it's perfectly safe," Harry said, encouraging his friend. "This one is Sabrina's. It's been charmed not to go above ten feet. If you can master this, we can play tag tomorrow."
"Alright, Harry," Neville answered, putting his trust in his new friend. Over the previous weeks, Neville had learned a lot about himself, and had gained a great deal of confidence. That hadn't extended to flying, however.
"No, grip it this way," Harry instructed, helping Neville. "You get the best control that way.
Neville nodded, adjusted his hands, and kicked off. Although he was only going at a walking pace some five feet off the ground, Neville was flying fairly smoothly. As he gained in confidence, Neville started doing larger and larger figure 8's around the field.
"Can you believe that? Never flown!" Ron shook his head. "It's not like he's Muggle-born."
"Some people like it more than others," Harry answered with a shrug. "My mom is fearless, she's even worked with the hit-wizards, like my dad has, but she hates flying. Neville hasn't been given the chance. His grandmother is too protective. He's growing out of it."
"I suppose." Ron thought a moment. "You know, Harry, you're a lot like Bill."
"Which brother is that again?"
"He's the oldest. He likes helping people, too." Ron decided that while it was rather boring to watch, Harry was awfully nice for teaching Neville what came naturally to Ron.
After watching Neville a few more minutes, Harry said, "Why don't we get Neville to help us with our flying."
"How can he do that?"
"Well, he seems to feel safe in these patterns. . . ."
"Seems to enjoy them, too," Ron admitted.
"Exactly. We have him fly these patterns nice and steady and we can fly around him. If we touch him or throw him off course, we did it wrong."
Ron thought about that and smiled. He knew the twins would play a game where they tried to nudge Neville or throw him off pattern. Here, the game would be to come as close as possible without upsetting the novice flyer. It would make Neville more confident and help them hone their own skills. Ron vowed to see if Harry liked chess.
The children stayed at the Dorffs from the 16th through the 25th. The three boys became good friends. Sabrina and Ginny became friendly as well, although not as close as the boys. They preferred tormenting the boys to just spending time together.
Sunday, September 1
"Come along you two!" Mrs. Weasley nearly shouted.
"But Mum!" Fred objected.
George completed the thought, "We've never been this early for the train before!"
"I should be early in any event," Percy said grandly. The twins both growled at him.
"We're meeting the Dorffs and the Longbottoms," Mrs. Weasley explained yet again. "If we're late because of either of you, Quidditch is out for the year!"
Fred and George blanched under the ultimate threat. They couldn't believe their mother, who loved Quidditch as much as they, would actually carry through such a horrible threat, but they decided it would be best not to push her on that score. They piled the luggage quickly and even correctly on the hand-carts. "Come on, Percy!" Fred called out.
"You don't want to make us late, do you?" George demanded.
"This seems correct," the well-dressed lady said nervously, "but whom could we ask?"
"Well," her bushy-haired daughter suggested, "that boy with the white owl is talking to a boy with a toad. Perhaps I could ask them?"
Dr. Granger looked where her daughter was gesturing, and saw she was correct. Moreover, the middle-aged woman who seemed to be accompanying the boy with the toad was wearing a very odd hat with a small vulture on it. If these weren't magical people, perhaps they would still be odd enough not to think her too odd for asking.
"Excuse me?" she asked the pretty young woman with red hair, "this will seem an odd question, but do you happen to know where, well the Hogwarts Express platform is?" She couldn't bring herself to ask after Platform 9 3/4.
The woman smiled and answered in an American accent. "I take it your daughter here is starting this year, too?"
Dr. Granger nodded gratefully.
"If you step back, you'll see people heading behind that arch there, but not appearing on the far side. Your daughter can enter that way, but I'm afraid it's charmed against Muggles, non-magical people, that is. She can go any time, or she's welcome to come in with us. We're waiting for another group before we go in."
"Thank you. I'm Emma Granger, and this is my daughter, Hermione." Hermione smiled the closed-mouth smile she had taught herself to use to cover her teeth.
Tabitha introduced herself and then caught everyone's attention and introduced them. While Hermione normally would have stuck closely to her mother, she shyly went over to the boys when Harry smiled at her and gestured her over.
"Are you certain that Muggle stuff will work?" Rita muttered to her photographer.
"Look, I know my job. We'd get caught on the actual platform, and they'd see the flash we'd need here for a magical photo in any case. This Muggle high-speed film will get them in this light. Now, be quiet so I can get some good shots."
The Weasleys came up at that moment, and again everyone was introduced once around. Molly then quickly sent the twins and Percy onto the platform while Ron showed off the pet rat Percy had turned over to him a few days before. After a few more minutes, Tabitha started the rest of group on their way onto the platform, Hermione bidding her mother a nearly tearful farewell.
"Did you get at least one shot," Rita demanded.
"I got two whole rolls of twenty-four each," the photographer stated disdainfully.
"I never heard or saw a thing," Rita admitted. "I didn't even see you change cameras."
"Exactly. It will take about two hours to get this developed. I need to take it to a Muggle place. I'll meet you at the office at, say, One-thirty."
"Sounds reasonable."
The four first years got into one compartment. As the train filled over the next hour, a number of students looked in, but none joined them. The four kept talking about fairly general things, mostly telling Hermione about the magical world. She, in turn, tried showing off what she had learned from her books, but Ron wasn't interested and really the three boys mostly knew them as well.
About half an hour after the train pulled out of the station, Harry happened to move just right and Hermione saw the scar. She squeaked.
The three boys stopped talking about brooms and stared at her.
"Harry . . . Harry are you really Harry Potter?"
Harry nodded. "I'm supposed to keep it secret for some reason until we reach Hogwarts."
"All right." She frowned. "I guess this means you weren't raised somewhere in Muggle England, like the texts say."
Harry smiled and shook his head. "That was the cover story. We live between the school and Hogsmeade, now."
"It's a really nice place," Neville said.
The group went silent, and Neville decided that since he'd sort of ended the previous conversation he should get it started again. "I wonder how we're sorted."
"Fred said we have to wrestle a troll, but I don't believe him," Ron said.
"According to Hogwarts, A History, it's something of a secret," Hermione contributed. "Sort of a first test, I think."
"Really? Then I guess I shouldn't tell you," Harry said.
"Go on, you don't really know, do you?" Neville asked.
Harry nodded. "The Ysgol, where my parents, well, adoptive-parents, went to school sorts students the same way. It isn't such a big deal there, I guess." Harry frowned, and then said, "Could it interfere with the magic if you know, or know and tell?"
That made the other three think. "I suppose it might," Neville said. Hermione didn't want to say anything, since she wasn't totally sure how magic might work. She had tried a few spells, but wasn't sure how they had worked.
"I suppose," Ron agreed, frowning. "Could you give us a hint?"
Harry thought about that. "First, what House would you want to be in? I'd like Gryffindor first, and maybe Ravenclaw. Ron?"
"Gryffindor," Ron said. "There hasn't been a Weasley in any other House for hundreds of years, and the same is true of most of my other relatives."
"Gryffindor," Neville agreed. He hadn't thought it likely he'd make it into his parents' House until Mrs. Dorff had helped him overcome his memory problems. He felt a lot stronger and braver since then. "Hufflepuff wouldn't be bad, either."
Hermione had also given this lots of thought. Until that morning, she'd only really thought of Ravenclaw, but these boys were nice, especially Harry and Neville. She'd never had a friend before, and she rather hoped these boys might be, and of course Dumbledore, who was supposed to be the greatest living wizard, had been in Gryffindor. "Gryffindor or Ravenclaw," she finally said.
"Well, you'll probably find out first," Harry said. "They probably go in alphabetical order. Keep in mind why you think you'll fit into the House you want." He grimaced. "Anywhere but Slytherin." He had met the Hogwarts gamekeeper and several other people in the village in August. From what they said, Slytherin, with people like the Malfoys, seemed like a bad place to him.
"Why?" Hermione asked. "Isn't that for the hard-working and ambitious?"
"Ambitious maybe, but not the hardworking," Neville growled. "Most of the Death Eaters were Slytherins."
"I mean, I like thinking about my family's history, even if none of them were very important for like the last thousand years," Ron added, "but I don't want to base my life on my family."
"They value ambition, but also care about ancestry, and only magical ancestry at that," Harry added.
That gave Hermione something different to think about.
The train rolled on. Harry bought them a number of pasties and candy, although Hermione made the boys each eat a sandwich before tucking into the sweets. Ron introduced Harry and Hermione to the idea of collecting the wizard cards from the chocolate frogs, and Harry sought the trolley witch out and bought two boxes of the frogs to eat over the coming weeks.
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MONDAY, Feb. 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- A new study adds to the evidence that diabetes may boost the risk of a stroke in women but not in men.
"All women, especially those over 55 years old, [should] get their risk factors for heart disease screened and aggressively treated," said Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, director of women and heart disease at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.
She said prior studies have found that women with diabetes are at higher stroke risk compared to men with the disease.
"As women go through menopause, the loss of protective estrogen allows for the risk factors of cardiovascular disease -- such as diabetes -- to wreak havoc on the arteries," explained Steinbaum, who was not involved in the new study.
According to background information in the study, women living in developed countries are more likely to die from a stroke than their male peers. In the United States, women accounted for nearly 60 percent of stroke deaths in 2010, the study authors said.
In the study, a team led by Dr. Gang Hu of the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, La., analyzed data gathered from almost 11,000 men and more than 19,000 women. During an average follow-up of almost seven years, nearly 3,000 cases of stroke occurred among the participants.
Depending on their blood sugar control, women with diabetes were 19 to 42 percent more likely to suffer a stroke than those without diabetes. The researchers also found that risk of stroke among women with diabetes was much higher for those aged 55 and older, compared to younger women.
No association between diabetes and stroke risk was found in men, according to the study published Feb. 24 in the journal Diabetologia.
"Diabetes poses a substantially greater increase in the risk of stroke among women than among men, which merits further investigation," the researchers concluded.
Why wouldn't diabetes raise men's stroke risk, too? According to Steinbaum, treatment may be key.
"Men tend to receive more preventive care and medications to protect the arteries, such as aspirin and statins," she said. "This lack of continuity [in care] between the genders could be the reason for the discrepancy."
Steinbaum also believes that women with diabetes tend to have more concurrent conditions such as high cholesterol levels or high blood pressure, compared to diabetic men.
"The best way to manage stroke is through prevention," she said. "For women, especially, where the link between elevated sugars and stroke is so clearly defined, and worse outcomes are more often seen, the emphasis needs to be on treating the risk factors and certainly implementing lifestyle options" to help wrestle blood sugar under control, she added.
The study authors agreed. "More aggressive blood sugar treatments and better control of other risk factor levels in women with diabetes are likely to substantially reduce stroke in this subgroup," Hu said in a journal news release.
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Looks like it would topple under its own weight
Blogcdn.com would be more logical
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Sweet stuff
Looks a bit out of place. The original Scrin ship from TS is Nod reverse engineered from Tacitus like Banshee - Cnc.wikia.com
"Counterpart" would be Screecher.
There not his ingames, there the previews azri originally did
Very professional.
Late reply but happy new year
1. Yes ingame it comes out of war factory
2. Stays static in location but bobs up and down. Circling logic not in ra2 at present - at least reliable methods
3. All experimental units have high durability but can be defeated if not supported by other units.
Interesting feedback. When Japan invaded China in WW2 it pretty much had superiority in technology and weapons, etc.
However in AGSA interpretation of RA1 the invasion of China failed miserably when landing on a country fortified with soviet equipment (It would be like WW2 Japan invading Russia with T-34 and IS tanks waiting for them) so massacres such as Nanking etc would have not occurred.
Think of it like how Italy pretty much failed in its conquest ambitions during WW2. Also USA was a lot more aggressive in this timeline.
A lot of internal conflict still exists in PRA empire, mostly a feudal, tribal type system but when faced with extreme adversity the groups have banded together.
With a united Europe and much of Russia conquered alongside cybernetic creations from middle east and constant time quakes and what not disasters its a necessary means of survival.
In terms of PRA identity - the idea of nationalism has sort of faded away. Most people are struggling to survive and live in underground complexes (hence the breathing equipment featured in PRA infantry)
In comparison the ESDF are fiercely nationalist, even to the point of ironically being fascist.
Most of the imperial mindset and culture is in regards to comradeship, honour and other such noble aspects which are enshrined in idealised Hollywood scenarios I suppose and books.
You have done much to lead the Brotherhood tons of this final victory. The choice, my friend, is yours - Kane
All the good artwork is from Moddb.com
All the good imagery is from Moddb.com
Related to the story due to harsh climate and events from the dead zone (mentioned under features)
Also masks are more palette friendly when converting to game format :p
Added some information on China for AGSA
Hungary would be part of ESDF forces supplying either manpower or resources.
3 main factions in AGSA:
ESDF (European Self Defence Force) - Europe + Russia
PRA (People's Republic Of Asia) - Asia
Paradigm - Middle East + Africa
Current sphere of influence here -
First I would like to thank you for your informative comment, I do appreciate posters with a knowledge of military weapons, etc so your contribution is appreciated.
Although I have said Red Alert has the power of 1 million atomic bombs from RA1 I did not say the weapon is actually "nuclear" in nature.
As you know in real life we measure the yield of a nuclear weapon in comparison to tonnes of TNT.
In AGSA timeline the destructive firepower of weapons is measured by tactical nuclear bombs deployed in last Great War (RA1)
This rapid increase in technological is due to several factors -
1. RA1 - 1950's time period with Apache longbows, GPS satellites, directed electrical weapons, invulnerability and time travel devices.
2. Much of the world in AGSA is a wasteland - USA is a dead zone which is explained in this article - Moddb.com and much of the Middle East/Africa in ruins from internal conflicts or nuclear exchanges involving RA1 demolition trucks, etc.
3. The 3 main superpowers are in 30+ years of ongoing war of attrition leading to a strong emphasis on deploying new and effective weapon systems.
4. Out of place artefacts from different times, dimensions and what not have great sped up weapon development - imagine if WW2 allies had been given the theory, blueprints and ability to deploy a Minuteman-3 in 1940's for example.
Well back to Red Alert superweapon. In terms of technology a Minuteman-3 would be a V1 flying bomb in AGSA reality. Red Alert is more like a very advanced fuel air bomb missile which uses nuclear material as a catalyst.
Finally as The_Freedom_Fighter mentioned some elements of reality were sacrificed for rule of cool but their is logic behind the madness.
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Layton was cleared of any wrongdoing in this case, yet this damaging attempt to smear him successfully covered over more than merely the absence of any wrongdoing. I have lived in a mixed housing co-operative myself, and served on its board. I learned that, given the nature of the government subsidies that such entities receive, they require roughly one third of their tenants to pay full market value rent (with another third receiving shallow subsidy, and the final third receiving deep subsidy). The problem often is that once people's economic fortunes improve, they tend to leave the co-op that subsidized their housing in the past, and buy a home on the private market. By deciding to reside in a mixed-income housing cooperative when they did not qualify for government subsidy, and could easily afford a home of their own, Jack and Olivia were actually showing solidarity with the less fortunate people in their community, and contributing through their full market rent to its overall financial sustainability. To me, it is beyond cyncial that Layton's desire to practice what he preached concerning social solidarity and fairness in his own choice of personal housing could be spun to create a portrayal of yet another hypocritical politician bellying up to the public trough.posted by mazola at 2:37 PM on August 22, 2011 [32 favorites]
And finally, to all Canadians: Canada is a great country, one of the hopes of the world. We can be a better one - a country of greater equality, justice, and opportunity. We can build a prosperous economy and a society that shares its benefits more fairly. We can look after our seniors. We can offer better futures for our children. We can do our part to save the world's environment. We can restore our good name in the world. We can do all of these things because we finally have a party system at the national level where there are real choices; where your vote matters; where working for change can actually bring about change. In the months and years to come, New Democrats will put a compelling new alternative to you. My colleagues in our party are an impressive, committed team. Give them a careful hearing; consider the alternatives; and consider that we can be a better, fairer, more equal country by working together. Don't let them tell you it can't be done.made me tear up, because it's what I still believe about Canada, even though I am so terribly afraid that Stephen Harper and his party and their ilk are bound and determined to take it away from us, even those of us who life has compelled to live away from their homes.
My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we'll change the world.
I'm a little bit angry at him for killing himself. He and I were going to record a trial run of the album, a demo tape. It was all set up. He had a plane ticket. He had a car picking him up. And at the last minute he called and said, 'I can't come.'posted by No Robots at 10:56 AM on August 23, 2011 [1 favorite]
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Pork with Persimmons and Mustard Greens
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- 2 pounds pork loin, tied
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound persimmons, tops trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch wedges
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 bunch (14 ounces) mustard greens, large stems removed
- 1/2 cup Marsala wine
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Season pork with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Place pork in a 12-inch cast-iron or other heavy ovenproof skillet.
Step 2
Toss persimmons and garlic with oil; season with salt and pepper. Scatter around pork. Roast 15 minutes. Turn over persimmons, and continue to roast until pork reaches an internal temperature of 125 degrees, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer pork to a cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest 15 minutes (pork will continue to cook as it cools). Meanwhile, if persimmons are still firm, roast until fork-tender.
Step 3
Transfer persimmons to a serving platter. Add mustard greens to pan. Season with salt, and saute over medium heat until tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer greens to platter. Add wine to pan, and cook until reduced by two-thirds. Thinly slice pork, and arrange on top of the persimmons and greens. Spoon sauce over top, and serve.
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foodluvah5150 8 Jan, 2013
This looks delicious. I already have most of the ingredients, including frozen persimmons. Can't wait to try this.Reply
sarai 8 Sep, 2014
This looks good
JJS360 10 Dec, 2012
Simple and delicious! With minimal prep, I was able to toss this into the oven and forget it for a bit. The persimmons added just the right amount of sweetness to complement that beautiful pork perfectly. Next time I will trim my roast more, but that's just a personal preference. Well done, Martha and team, as always!Reply


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Should a private property owner (specifically commercial in this debate) be able to decide who can or cannot enter his/her land? In America, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 federally prohibited segregation or discrimination based on sex, gender, ethnicity, etc.. But is it right that those who rightfully own land are forced to allow everyone to use it? Keep in mind that this is not a debate over racism or sexism, it is merely an inquiry on the rights a property owner has.
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Jul 3 2011: If they are allowed to prohibit people based on a quality, then you run into the problems that caused the Civil Rights Act to be passed in the first place. If it's a commercial property that we're talking about, then why shouldn't everyone be allowed to use it, unless they are infringing on the rights of others? Since it's commercial property, then he'd be making a profit on those using that land, which is the purpose for establishing that commercial enterprise in the first place. Is this in the direction you were looking for?
Jul 3 2011: That's exactly my point. Shouldn't the property owner have the right to exclude whomever he/she wishes? He/she does own the land after all. Because he is federally mandated to allow anyone onto his business, his rights as a property owner are being infringed upon. Who he decides to let on or off his land is beyond the point. If a land-owner refuses to allow others onto his land then he can only be hurting himself profit-wise but it should be up to him nevertheless. Forgive me if this sounds over-the-top it's just difficult to argue for something so controversial. Me being a libertarian, I believe strongly in the rights of property owners.Thank you for your answer though. You make some good points.
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NASA is accepting applications from teams of United States and international undergraduate and graduate students for the fourth annual Lunabotics Mining Competition.
The event will be held at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, May 20-24.
Participants in the competition will design and build a remote-controlled or autonomous robot.
During the competition, the teams' designs, known as lunabots, will go head-to-head to determine which machine can excavate and deposit the most simulated lunar dirt within 10 minutes.
The competition is designed to engage and retain students in the science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, disciplines critical to NASA's missions.
For information on the competition and to apply online, visit www.nasa.gov/lunabotics.
Oceanside Charter Chapter offers $1,000 scholarship
Oceanside Charter Chapter of the American Business Women's Association is funding a special scholarship through the Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund.
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Crosswinds Youth Services, a local nonprofit organization providing services to youth who have run away, are homeless, or otherwise in crisis, has announced it has received a $1,000 grant, as part of the inaugural Restaurant Community Grant Program from the Darden Foundation, the charitable arm of Darden Restaurants Inc.
The donation will enable Crosswinds' Robert E. Lehton Children's Shelter to meet the highest standards of quality and nutrition in meals provided to children and youth in the shelter.
Restaurants within the Darden family - Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse, The Capital Grille, Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52 - are helping to award more than $1.7 million in local grants to nearly 900 exceptional nonprofit organizations nationwide.
For more information about the Darden Foundation, please visit www.darden.com/commitment/community.asp. For additional information on Crosswinds Youth Services, please visit www.crosswindsyouthservices.org.
Women in Construction announces new officers
The National Association of Women in Construction, Space Coast Chapter, has announced its new officers.
They are:
. President: Terri Hart, vice president of VA Paving Inc.
. Vice president: Karen Renzi, construction consultant
. Treasurer: Linda Havens, accountant for Your Home of Florida
. Secretary: Christi Baker, bookkeeper for Alerion Door & Glass Inc.
. Director: Debra Mallard, president of VA Paving Inc.
. Director: Terri Holmes, estimator of David Boland Inc.
. Immediate past president: Kathy Ogle, officer manager of Sena Tech, LLC
The Women in Construction Association was founded in 1953.
It provides its members with opportunities for professional development, education, networking, leadership training, public service and more.
For more information, call (321) 288-8809.
Early Career psychologist award
Honoring a strong commitment to integrated healthcare, Brevard Healthcare Forum executive director Kristi Van Sickle was recently awarded the Judy E. Hall Early Career Psychologist award by The National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology (National Register).
This award, named in honor of National Register's executive officer Judy Hall, is given annually to a registrant with less than 10 years of post-doctoral experience and supports a specific project relevant to the mission, vision and values of the National Register.
Dr. Van Sickle developed and supervises a practicum placement for Florida Tech clinical psychology doctoral students serving as primary care team members within the Brevard Health Alliance Rockledge clinic.
From January 2011 through July 2012, 447 unduplicated patients were seen for a total of 921 behavioral health appointments. These are economically disadvantaged patients who were unlikely to have received behavioral services otherwise.
The award includes a recognition plaque, a check for $1,500 and an citation in "The Register Report," National Register's biannually-published magazine.
For more information, visit www.brevardhealthcareforum.org.
New NASA space technology app
Want to try your hand at landing an inflatable spacecraft? All you need is a smart phone, a computer or a tablet.
NASA has released a new educational computer web game based on its Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator project. The game can be played on the Internet and Apple and Android mobile devices.
The application can be downloaded free from those mobile device stores and via NASA's HIAD website at www.nasa.gov/hiad.
For more information about other NASA programs and projects, visit www.nasa.gov.
Animal Emergency and Critical Care Center sponsors dog parks
The Animal Emergency and Critical Care Center of Brevard became a Brevard County Parks and Recreation partner, with its recent sponsorship of the three South County-supported dog parks.
The sponsorship funds received will be used to offset some of the costs associated with operating the dog facilities.
At each of the three locations, Canova Beach, Wickham Park and Palm Bay Regional Park, emergency contact information signage has been placed.
Annually, more than 30,000 pet families visit the three parks and, although a rare occurrence, emergency situations do happen.
The Animal Emergency and Critical Care Center of Brevard, located at the southwest corner of Eau Gallie Boulevard and Croton Road in Melbourne, offers emergency services for pets 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There is always a veterinarian on the premises, using state-of-the-art imaging equipment to handle emergency and specialty care needs.
For more information call (321) 725-5365 or visit www.CentralFloridaAnimalER.com.
New director appointments for libraries, extension service
Jeff Thompson has been promoted to Brevard County's new director of Library Services, and Linda Seal has been named director of the University of Florida/Brevard County Extension Service.
Both appointments have been confirmed by unanimous vote of the Board of County Commissioners.
Mr. Thompson, formerly area director for Brevard County North Libraries, was promoted following a nationwide search for a replacement for Cathy Schweinsberg, who is retiring later this month after 14 years as library services director.
Mr. Thompson will oversee 17 libraries and a staff of more than 260 full- and part-time employees.
Ms. Seal joined the extension service six years ago as a commercial horticultural extension agent. As director of the UF/Brevard Extension Service, she'll oversee a staff of 15 employees.
For more information, call (321) 690-6843.
Swim team releases 2012-13 schedule
Florida Tech men's and women's swim teams have released the schedule for the upcoming 2012-13 season. The squads will compete in 11 meets over the course of four months, culminating with the Sunshine State Conference Championship Feb. 13-16 in Clearwater.
The schedule features four home meets at the Panther Aquatic Center, but the season will begin on the road for the Panthers' first meet on Oct. 13 in a Sunshine State Conference meet against Saint Leo. The women's team will also match up against Lynn on this date.
Following a Nov. 3 match-up against the Savannah College of Art and Design, the Panthers will play host to Rollins College on Nov. 10 in the first home meet of the season. The following week, Daytona State College will travel to Melbourne for an out-of-conference meet.
FIT resumes SSC play Nov. 30, competing on the road against Tampa. After more than a month off, the team will bid farewell to 2012 with a New Year's Eve tournament in Ft. Lauderdale with the Ed Kennedy Invitational.
On Jan. 5, the swimmers will travel to Miami for the FIU Sprint Invitational.
The team will quickly turn around to take on the Mount Union College at home on Jan. 6.
The final home meet of the season, Senior Day, will be held the following week against Saint Leo on Jan. 12.
The Panthers will close out the regular season on the road against Rollins, before beginning the SSC Championship meet on Feb. 13.
For more information, call (321) 674-7484.
Tickets for St. David's auction
Oct. 19 is approaching fast. Tickets for the auction at St David's By The Sea Episcopal Church in Cocoa Beach are now available and are limited in supply.
Cost is $5 per ticket, which guarantees admission to this fun-filled auction, packed with valuable items and fun gift certificates: a week in a beach condo, surf lesson, party of four for an evening of fun and dinner with Victory Casino Cruise and more.
Call Eloise Yelle at (321) 783-3992 for more information and ticket reservation information.
'Name That Asteroid' competition
Students worldwide have an opportunity to name an asteroid from which an upcoming NASA mission will return the first samples to Earth.
Scheduled to launch in 2016, the mission is called the Origins-Spectral Interpretation-Resource Identification-Security-Regolith Explorer.
Samples returned from the primitive surface of the near-Earth asteroid currently called (101955) 1999 RQ36 could hold clues to the origin of the solar system and organic molecules that may have seeded life on Earth.
NASA also is planning a crewed mission to an asteroid by 2025.
A closer scientific study of asteroids will provide context and help inform this mission.
The competition is open to students younger than age 18 from anywhere in the world.
Each contestant can submit one name, up to 16 characters long.
Entries must include a short explanation and rationale for the name.
Submissions must be made by an adult on behalf of the student.
The contest deadline is Sunday, Dec. 2.
A panel will review proposed asteroid names. First prize will be awarded to the student who recommends a name that is approved by the International Astronomical Union Committee for Small-Body Nomenclature.
The asteroid was discovered in 1999.
To review contest rules and guidelines, visit http://planetary.org/nam. To see a video explanation about the contest, visit http://www.nasa.gov/topics/solarsystem/features/name-asteroid.html.
NASA expanding offer for space shuttle tile and food
NASA is expanding its offer to museums and schools of space shuttle heat shield tiles and food packaged for space flight.
Museums across the United States will be eligible to receive these pieces of space history, in addition to the schools and universities that have received them since the end of the Space Shuttle Program.
Providing space shuttle thermal protection tiles and dehydrated astronaut food to museums is a way for NASA to share technology and history with the public. This initiative helps NASA inspire the next generation of space explorers, scientists and engineers.
Requests for these artifacts are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, visit http://gsaxcess.gov/NASAWel.htm.
NASA also is offering artifacts representing significant human space flight technologies, processes and accomplishments from its space exploration programs. For more information, visit http://artifacts.nasa.gov/.
Hysterectomies on the east coast of Central Florida
Congratulations to Dr. Carlos Salup, a MIMA gynecologist, for having been recently recognized as performing the most benign da Vinci Hysterectomies on the East Coast of Central Florida, covering Flagler, Volusia, Brevard and Indian River counties.
Within the last year da Vinci has allowed Dr. Salup to treat a broader range of patients with this minimally invasive procedure.
Da Vinci's robotic surgery makes what was difficult to achieve by standard 'open' technique, not only possible, but extends the surgeon's capability several fold.
If you are a patient or know someone who might benefit from a robotic approach to their surgery, or if you would like to discuss RAS as an option, Dr. Salup can answer your questions regarding this treatment option.
For more information, call (321) 725-4500, Ext. 3228 or visit www.mima.com.
Men's Lacrosse adds to coaching staff
Florida Tech lacrosse head coach Ryan McAleavey made an addition to his coaching staff this off-season with the hiring of former Florida Southern defensive coordinator Tim King,
Coach McAleavey announced that Tim King, in just two seasons with the Mocs, helped its program reach back-to-back Deep South Conference Championship games.
Tim King is coming off of a two-year stint as the defensive coordinator at Florida Southern.
Prior to Florida Southern, Tim King was the defensive coordinator at his alma mater Community College of Baltimore County Essex from 2008-10.
Cameron Kainer joins swim team staff
Florida Tech men's and women's swim teams have a new addition to the squad in assistant Cameron Kainer. He comes to the Panthers as the first assistant in the program's two-year history.
Mr. Kainer joins Florida Tech by way of Dallas, Texas, where he served as the head swimming coach and aquatic director at Northwood Club over the summer of 2012. While coaching that summer, 11 swimmers were named Dallas Amateur Swim Association All-Stars and the club doubled in size.
Following his collegiate career, Mr. Kainer moved on to graduate studies at Saint Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y. In his two-year stint, SLU won two Liberty League Individual Championships, 11 swimmers were named Liberty League Swimmers of the Week and 11 school records were broken. He graduated in May 2012 with a master's degree in educational leadership.
A Division II collegiate-level swimmer, Mr. Kainer completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. He swam at UTPB for all four years, while captaining the squad during his junior and senior seasons. He sat in the record books at UTPB, with top-10 times in the 1,000 freestyle, 1,650 freestyle, 200 backstroke and 400 individual medley.
Mr. Kainer graduated from UTPB with a major in communications and a minor in political science. He earned All-Conference Academic honors and was a Merit Scholarship Award recipient. He also served as the president of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee at UTPB.
Brevard native joins FIT tennis coaching staff
Florida Tech's head men's and women's tennis coach Bill Macom has announced the hiring of Andrew Veeder as the new assistant coach for the men's and women's tennis programs.
Assistant Coach Veeder comes to FIT with four years of NCAA Division I playing experience and one year of coaching under his belt.
A native of Brevard, N.C., Assistant Coach Veeder spent four years at Gardner-Webb University as a member of the men's tennis team. The journalism major was a four-year No. 1 doubles player, who recorded 41 career doubles wins. He also served as the team's No. 2 singles player with a combined 35 career wins. He was 3-0 in his career at No. 1 singles for the Runnin' Bulldogs.
He was a two-time Big South Conference Presidential Honor Roll recipient, an Intercollegiate Tennis Association Academic All-American and an ITA Scholar-Athlete. He was also named to the All-Big South Conference Team as a freshman.
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JUNEAU COUNTY - An Adams man has been charged in the investigation into a summer boat crash that left one man dead.
22 year old Christopher Collins was charged in Juneau County court with homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle, homicide by use of vehicle with PAC (prohibited alcohol concentration), cause injury/intoxicated boat operation and cause injury - operate a boat with PAC.
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Scholarships & Competitions - Study Abroad
There are numerous resources available which detail funding opportunities for study abroad in the University's Center for International Studies and in the Study Abroad Office on the 8th floor of William Pitt Student Union. CILE has information about the logistics of doing study abroad on our Programs for JD Students page.
- American Association of University Women: Fellowships for Foreign Study. Application Deadline: Early December. Website: http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/international.cfm
- CDS International: Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) A one year Work-Study Scholarship Program in Germany State Department Sponsored Scholarship Program includes: Stipends, International Flights, German Language Training, Semester at a German College, Professional Internship, Host Family Stay. Application Deadline: December 1st. Website: http://www.cdsintl.org
- Center for International Legal Education Fellowships
To encourage JD students to engage in international study, the Center for International Legal Education offers fellowships for students pursuing study, research, or internships abroad. Awards are typically in an amount of $500.00 to $1,000.00, depending upon need, merit, and the number of students selected for funding. Fellowship information will be announced in the E-Docket on-line early in the spring semester. The deadline is mid March. Application
- Critical Language Scholarships
Scholarships for intensive overseas study in the critical need foreign languages of Arabic, Bangla/Bengali, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Turkish, and Urdu. Department of State funding to participate in beginning, intermediate and/or advanced level summer language programs at American Overseas Research Centers and affiliated partners. Travel and educational expenses paid. www.clscholarship.org/.
- Institute of International Education- Numerous foreign study opportunities available. Search by location or field of study www.iie.org/
- The National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Graduate Fellowships are offered through The Academy for Educational Development (AED): students pursuing the study of foreign languages, cultures, and world regions that are critical to U.S. National Security but are less frequently studied by U.S. graduate students and who are highly motivated to work in the federal government. Application Deadline: January 30th. http://www.iie.org/nsep
- Nationality Rooms Scholarships
The Nationality Rooms have awarded over 600 grants for summer study abroad since 1948. The purpose of these awards is to give students an in-depth immersion in another culture for at least five weeks. Some awards require previous language experience but many do not. The number of scholarships available varies each year. In recent years, awards have gone to students who have wanted to study in Africa, Armenia, Austria, Chile, Denmark, People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, the Middle East, Scandinavia, and Scotland. The amounts of the individual awards typically range from $1,000 to $4,000.
- Graduate students must: be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
- Be current full-time students at the University of Pittsburgh.
- Have a QPA of at least 3.0.
- Return to the University of Pittsburgh as full time students for a minimum of two terms immediately after study abroad
- Propose a career-related, credit-worthy study program of at least five weeks.
The application materials are available in November for an end of January deadline. Application materials can be obtained from the Nationality Rooms Program Office, 1209 Cathedral of Learning, 412-624-6150. The interview process usually begins in early December. http://www.nationalityrooms.pitt.edu/scholarshipsgrants
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Provides funding for students interning at international institutions in Europe. In addition to serving at a two-month (or longer) internships, students must complete an EU law class, attend EU lectures at Pitt, and be available as a resource for future program participants. Download application. Deadline: March. http://www.law.pitt.edu/academics/cile/jdprogram/competitions/nord
- Organization of American State (OAS): Fellowships for Foreign Study
There are several types of OAS funded fellowships awarded to graduate students for coursework and/or research at a university or higher learning institution in a Member State. Studies may be carried out by on-site or by distance education or a combination of both. www.oas.org
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Going to be in the Long Beach/Newport Beach area for two nights this week. Looking for a couple of great restaurant suggestions for 4 New Yorkers traveling together. Esp some great sushi options. I rarely get to Orange county so I really am at a loss for where we should go.
For sushi in OC, Sushi Shibuco in Costa Mesa for omakase is top notch. The location leaves something to be desired (strip mall, bad-ish area), but for quality, it is the best around. For standard sushi and rolls, try San Shi Go in Laguna Beach, they also have an excellent sunset view. If in Long Beach area, drive up to Torrance for Musha if you are in the mood for Izakaya, everything is good, but I rave about the mackeral torched tableside.
re: Mr. S
I second Sushi Shibucho. It is, by far, the best around these parts. Omakase is a steal at around $40 per person.
Here's some pics of the sushi:
Another place to consider is Bluefin in Newport Beach. It does a tasting menu for $75 that is just divine. The sushi is not the main attraction for me though, it's the inventive Japanese/French dishes doled out by the kitchen.
Here's some pics of the first meal I had there:
re: elmomonster
On a side note to elmomonster's rec., Bluefin will also be a great place for a "typical OC" experience, people watching at its finest. I know, its non-chowish...
re: Mr. S
What people watching?
I would second Bluefin. My favorite place for upscale sushi and the fusion dishes. Plus afterwards you can get the cinnamon custard danish from Pacific Whey next door, or drive a short distance to Crystal Cove state beach and dip your toes into the frigid ocean.
BTW, Long Beach isn't adjacent to Newport Beach.
re: notmartha
What people watching at Bluefin? Um, try the fancy Newpsies that live there. That would be a start!
Not relevant to the topic, I know but don't deny thats a good spot for people from out of town to get an "OC" experience.
And you are right about one thing: Long Beach isn't adjacent to Newport.
The poster DID ASK about Long Beach, though.
And the water is actually a balmy 63 F according to surfline.com, hardly frigid for this time of year.
re: notmartha
No I just know they're not terribly far apart...we're staying in Long Beach and I know that Newport Beach isnt a far drive and figured there would be better (?) dining options than Long Beach.
re: Nehna
If you are willing to make the drive there are better destination for good chow than Newport Beach. Check into the San Gabriel Valley area for good Asian food, for instance. The hot spots for great dining are really far north in the middle of LA county.
BTW, Abe's do have cooked food - both traditional Japanese and fushion type, so it's not all sushi.
Another one to consider is the Beachcomber cafe at Crystal Cove. There are reviews at Chowhound - some liked it, some don't. I found the dinner there to be pretty good the one time I tried, but I think being next to the ocean while I eat really contributed to my enjoyment.
re: elmomonster
I definitely 2nd the Bluefin recommendation. I've been there several times. It's down PCH a ways from Newport Beach though. About half way between Newport Beach and Laguna Beach in a shopping center on the East side of the road. Make sure you go to Maestro's located on an outparcel in the same center for a glass of wine after. There are some interesting social dynamics there, i.e. gold digging 30 yr old women mixing with 60-70 yr old rich tycoons.
In Newport Beach I'd go to Wasa
1346 Bison Ave.
(Macarthur Blvd.)
Newport Beach, CA
This place has great sushi, occasional inconsistent service (just sit at the sushi bar), and moogoo beautiful people walking in and out. Not to pricey either.
In Long Beach you'll enjoy Sushi of Naples.
Any non sushi place suggestions? Turns out our 4th isnt too into raw fish, unlike the rest of us ;) I think we're going to do Musha one night but need a good choice for the other night that doesnt involve raw fish. Maybe an Italian? Or some good california local ingredient type spot?
re: Nehna
If you want Italian in Long Beach, the No. 1 spot is L'Opera on Pine. A less glitzy place would be DeMinico's (sp?) on 2nd Street or Cafe Gazelle. You might really like Cafe Gazelle. It's located at 191 La Verne in Long Beach...562-438-5033. Cafe Gazelle is small, intimate, and has great food.
re: FDawson
Cafe Gazelle is great. There is also another wonderful Italian restaurant on Broadway called La Parolaccia Osteria
Sushi Shibucho wasn't bad, I have only been there once. Newport Beach is about 30 minutes from Long Beach, and if your after decent food you might want to make the drive 30 minutes north from Long Beach.
But if your looking for a way to experience NB, Bluefin is probably a good bet.
I went to Garlic Jo's about a year ago and that was ok too.
Hope you have a great dinner.
Well..I was recommending Restaurant Koi in Seal Beach, right next to Long Beach. Great sushi, but also has other good items on the menu, but I prefer to sit at the sushi bar there.
As far as other recs, what type of food are you hankering for? There are a couple of great Italian places, Le Creperie for crepes, also good Mediterranian all close to 2nd St/Belmont Shore area. Of course, you could also go to Pine Ave for some fine dining at 555 or Allegra for tapas. There are many great options in Long Beach nowadays.
Pascal's is the best non-sushi option and it is right in newport. It really is fantastic, decor leaves a tremendous amount to be desired but the food is great. Studio in the Montage resort in Laguna Beach gets lauded with praise and has a great setting. The sushi is really not as good in the OC as it is up in LA, but Bluefin is quite good although the setting and clientel is a lot for your stomach to handle. Right next to Bluefin is an italian restauratn that is quite good called modo mio, some people do not think it is that great but they do a tremendous job with their risottos and make very good fresh pasta.
re: samurai221
samurai is right on, if you want native California ingredients and an amazing setting, Studio at the Montage will just be outstanding. The use only local grown seasonal vegetables and they have a phenominal wine list. Anything done by Chef Boyce is remarkable. Also, if California is what you seek, the Hotel lobby has a fine collection of California plein air works that Laguna Beach is famous for. Not to metion world class sunset views.... bring your wallet!
Definitely Bluefin!!! Hate to be snobby, but Shibuco's area is not the best place to spend one of onely 2 nights in Newport!
Would also recommending travelling down to Laguna to the Montage Resort to one of their 2 fine restaurants, drinks beforehand at either the Surf n Sand Hotel (on the beach) or Rooftop at Casa de la Camino Hotel (360 degree panoramic view) - both spectacular!
re: torta basilica
torta is right on, the Rooftop has THE most amazing view, just dont stay for dinner.... IMO its over priced and bland... Head to Studio or Cafe Zoolu for dinner, Studio is fancy, Zoolu is funky good and intimate.
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By Michael Casagrande
South Florida Sun Sentinel
9:35 AM EST, February 11, 2013
CORAL GABLES — Miami won't be the No. 1 team in the nation when the new polls come out later Monday.
It will, however, receive a few first place votes in the Associated Press rankings. Several ballots have already been published with a few listing the Hurricanes on top.
The program received a few first place votes back in 1960, but the buzz is presumably louder this time around. The 'Canes will likely land somewhere around No. 3 when the polls come out after noon.
Andrew Carter of the Raleigh News & Observer (formerly of the Sun Sentinel) was one who picked UM No. 1. He covers UNC and literally had a front-row view of Saturday's beating. Here's his ballot as posted on the N&O website.
Here are a few other ballots published ahead of the poll's release:
Stay tuned after noon for the final results as soon as they're posted. Full reaction to come later when coach Jim Larranaga and players are available.
Now it's time for you to vote. If you had a ballot, where would you rank the Hurricanes this week?
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