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Governor Eulate's Wrath
It was night before he rode back into Santa Fe. He
made straight for the governor's quarters to report on the tribute
payment and on the situation he had found at Pecos. He related exactly
how he had admonished the Indians, assuming that the governor would be
grateful to him "for having defended his honor and the cause of God."
Instead, Eulate exploded. By whose order, he demanded, had Pérez
meddled in affairs at Pecos. That was none of his damn business! Stung
by such "pharisaical words," Pérez Granillo made his exit,
having, as he put it, formed a bad opinion of the governor.
As for Francisco Mosoyo, that "great idolater and
witch about whom our Father Custos has compiled an extremely full
report," Ortega tried to rehabilitate him and his like-minded brother,
"assigning them no greater penance than placing them in the home of
Christian and honorable Spaniards." When Eulate heard what the friar had
done, he bellowed. The accused must be released at once and sent back to
Pecos with a letter informing Fray Pedro that they were not to be harmed
but favored. What more could the missionary do? [15]
A Proper Church for Pecos
At the beginning of the 1620s, the friar at Pecos
resided, it would seem, in a modest several-room adobe convento,
abutting the "South Pueblo" ruin. He celebrated Mass in a nearby jacal
too small for even half the people. Yet well before the end of the
decade, his successor presided over "a convento and most splendid temple
of singular construction and excellence," the largest in New Mexico.
Fray Pedro de Ortega, who gets none of the credit from
Benavidesprobably at his own insistencemust have had a hand
in this ambitious project, at least in its early stages. [16]
There is no doubt that Ortega planned to build a
church at Pecos. Several contemporary witnesses testified that he had
borrowed teams of oxen from certain Spaniards to haul rock and timber.
He already had the animals at the building site in 1621, presumably on
the job. Surely before arranging for draft animals, he must have chosen
the site and staked out the foundations. That would at least confirm to
the credit of Fray Pedro the location as well as the original plan and
orientation of the new church.
The site lay a good six to seven hundred feet south
of the pueblo proper at the opposite end of the same long mesilla,
closer and less isolated than Father San Miguel's 1598 church, but
hardly in the laps of the Pecos. [17] To
picture the relationship in space of pueblo and projected church, with
"neutral zone" between, it is worth pirating a few lines from seaborne
ex-Army chaplain, historian, and poet Fray Angelico Chávez:
Let us imagine, first, a long, low mesa of red and
buff stone rising above a medium-height forest of piñon and
juniper, as also clearings here and there planted with corn. This mesa
platform looks roughly like the hull of a massive modern battleship
drawing deep water on a choppy sea of evergreens. It lies at anchor, of
Along the center of the great stone deck rises a
reddish-brown superstructure of mud-plastered stone tenements in four
receding tiers. This is the pueblo itself . . . . a low wall of
mud-plastered flagstones forms the railing all along the edges of the
deck. [18]
Let us imagine, first, a long, low mesa of red and
buff stone rising above a medium-height forest of piñon and
juniper, as also clearings here and there planted with corn. This mesa
platform looks roughly like the hull of a massive modern battleship
drawing deep water on a choppy sea of evergreens. It lies at anchor, of
Along the center of the great stone deck rises a
reddish-brown superstructure of mud-plastered stone tenements in four
receding tiers. This is the pueblo itself . . . . a low wall of
mud-plastered flagstones forms the railing all along the edges of the
deck. [18]
To carry Fray Angelico's naval analogy a little
further, the grounded dreadnought rides with her broad, ill-shapen bow
to the north, as if a norther had swung her around at anchor. Amidships
aft she tapers noticeably, all the way back to the slender stem.
Precisely there, athwart the poop deck, still within the ship's railing
but as far aft of the main superstructure as possible, the friar meant
to set his church.
It would face to starboard, to the east like most
seventeenth-century New Mexico churches. Because the bedrock deck of the
mesilla was not entirely level at its southern or stern end, but rather
humped in the center, preparation of an area spacious enough to contain
a large church with adjoining convento and cemetery required
considerable fill. The massive foundations would rest entirely on the
bedrock but they would be deeper at the two extremes than in the middle.
[19] Father Ortega may have overseen the
hauling of fill with his borrowed oxen, perhaps even laying up some of
the stone-faced, rubble foundations, but that was about all. Once again
Governor Eulate intervened.
Eulate Halts Construction
At every turn, to hear the friars tell it, Eulate
thwarted their missionary program. He abused or threatened mission
Indians who worked for or cooperated with the Franciscans. He opposed
mission expansion, denying escorts to friars who wished to carry the
gospel to neighboring heathens, even though he exacted tribute and
services from such people whenever he could. When certain encomenderos,
like Capt. Francisco Gómez, volunteered as escorts, Eulate
ordered them back. But perhaps most scandalous of all, the governor
openly obstructed the building or repairing of churches and conventos,
even threatening to hang the Indian laborers who refused to quit.
With his outrageous bullying, he brought work on the
Santo Domingo and San Ildefonso churches to a standstill, but the one
they were all talking about was Pecos. A number of Spaniards had lent
Father Ortega their oxen, presumably in the off season, to help build
his grand church. One such cooperative citizen was diminutive Canary
Islander Juan Luján, a resident of New Mexico since 1600. Eulate
accosted him. If he did not send immediately to Pecos for his oxen, he
could count on a fine of forty fanegas of maize! Ensign Sebastián
Rodríguez, who had traveled to New Mexico with his wife in the
company of Eulate and Father Ortega back in 1618, also had oxen on the
Pecos project, as did Ensign Juan de Tapia. With them, the governor was
even more brutal. If they did not go at once and bring back their
animals from Pecos, "he would dispose of them and the oxen." When they
protested that they had no horses to ride, Eulate yelled at them "to go
on foot and bring in the whips, the yoke straps, and the yokes on their
own backs!" [20]
The governor had made his point. "In order to avoid
disputes and strife," Father Custos Esteban de Perea reluctantly ordered
his religious to stop all building. [21] At
Pecos a frustrated Pedro de Ortega complied.
Perea, a fighter if ever there was one, cannot have
meant the stoppage as more than a temporary measure calculated to buy
time. He had petitioned his Father Provincial to allow him to come to
Mexico City and present in person the friars' case against the governor.
In August 1621, he appealed to the people of New Mexico to denounce
anyone guilty of offenses against the church. At least seven friars
respondedincluding Fathers Ortega and Zambranoeach verifying
and expanding upon the list suggested by their superior. Eulate was
reported to be in a rage, vowing to have two hundred lashes applied to
anyone caught informing against him. To some New Mexicans, it must have
seemed as though open warfare between the two factions was about to
erupt again as it had less than a decade before. Just then, the supply
caravan arrived.
Father Perea's term of office had ended. A new Father
Custos, an appeaser, had been dispatched from Mexico City. Instructions
from the viceroy to both the prelate and the governor urged restraint
and mutual aid. For about a year, a welcome spirit of forbearance
overlay the quarrel between church and state. [22] At Pecos that meant a resumption of
building, not under the eye of Fray Pedro de Ortega but of another
Franciscan, unquestionably the most effective missionary ever to live
among the Pecos.
Andrés Juarez of
By the time he moved in at Pecos late in 1621 or
early in 1622, Fray Andrés Juarez was a scarred veteran, He had
ridden muleback to New Mexico a decade earlier, in the train of
Comisario Isidro Ordóñez, who later imprisoned him. While
guardian at Santo Domingo, he had suffered the abuse of Governor
Eulate's men. At Pecos he would endure the trials of thirteen years,
longer than any other missionary in the pueblo's history.
He was from Spain, from the pleasant oak-studded hill
country northwest of Córdoba. His parents, Sebastián
Rodríguez Galindo and María Juárez, were natives of
Fuenteovejuna, where Andrés was born in 1582, six years before
the Armada. All over Andalucía people knew the town for its
hearty vino de los guadiatos, the product of vineyards that grew
along the banks of the Río Guadiato, and for its rich honey,
prized since Roman times. The variant spelling of Fuenteovejuna, which
translates Sheep Well, is Fuenteabejuna, Bee Well. Still, it was
history, and the incredibly restless pen of Lope de Vega, that conferred
upon the town its enduring fame. [23]
Andrés Juárez and Lope de Vega were
contemporaries. As a native son of Fuenteovejuna, Juárez, who
chose to use his mother's surname instead of his father's, had heard the
story told and retold even before Vega popularized it. He was reminded
of it every time he entered the parish church of Nuestra Señora
del Castillo. On this spot in the eighth century, the Moslems had built
a fortress. The Christian knights who stormed back five hundred years
later made it a castle. When the crusading military order of Calatrava
received the town as a fief, the castle became the palace of the Order's
knight commander, or comendador. The deeds of Comendador don
Fernán Gómez de Guzmán, and Fuenteovejuna's
shocking response, were recorded in the Crónica de la Orden de
Calatrava. From its pages, the ebullient libertine Lope de Vega,
"Nature's Wonder," mined the story and shaped it into one of the most
intense dramas of Spanish classical literature.
It is a story of heroic community solidarity, of
mutual action and loyalty in the face of cruel tyranny. The comendador,
Fernán Gómez, personifies the jealous and unruly nobility.
When not inciting his fellow knights against the Catholic Kings, he
delights in seducing the women of Fuenteovejuna, virgin and married
alike, sadistically beating the men who object. At last by force he
deflowers the comely, high-spirited Laurencia. In her shame, she stands
before the town elders and harangues them to vengeance. The people
unite, storm the castle, and tear the evil Gómez limb from limb.
An investigator dispatched by the king subjects men, women, and children
to judicial torture, asking each the question "Quién
mató al comendador?" No one breaks. Each replies "Fuente
Ovejuna, Señor. Y quién es Fuente Ovejuna? Todos á
una!" Throwing themselves on the mercy of Ferdinand and Isabella,
the town as a whole is pardoned and royal justice prevails.
This drama, known so well by fuenteovejunense
Andrés Juárez, was given to the world by Lope de Vega in
1619while Juárez was guardian at Santo Domingo. The
playwright called it simply "Fuente Ovejuna." [24]
Entry no. 554 in the Convento Grande's "Libro de
entradas y profesiones" records the investiture on Thursday, December 4,
1608, of "Andrés Xuárez, native of Fuenteovejuna in the
diocese of Córdoba." It gives no hint of when he sailed from
Spain to America. He was old enough when he entered the Order,
twenty-six, to have had all or most of his priestly training behind him.
Concluding his novitiate, he professed his vows on December 5, 1609. Two
years later, when recruiter Fray Isidro Ordóñez returned a
second time from the missions of New Mexico, six priests and three lay
brothers volunteered. Father Juárez was among them. [25]
Since Ordóñez' previous visit to the
capital, Oñate's friend, two-term viceroy Luis de Velasco, had
gone back to Spain and the archbishop of Mexico, the famed baroque
Dominican García Guerra, had succeeded him, ruling as both
primate of the Mexican church and chief of state. To unwashed crowds who
gathered, mouths agape, to glimpse the great man gesture from his
glittering carriage, and to finely attired dignitaries who waited upon
his every command, it seemed that Fray García, despite
earthquakes, floods, and physical distress, thoroughly relished his
awesome dual authority. Judging by the subsequent actions of Isidro
Ordóñez in New Mexico, that image was not wasted on the
Franciscan. [26]
The Supply Train to New
The officious Ordóñez busied himself
with details of supply. By order of the archbishop-viceroy, dated
October 1, 1611, he oversaw the purchase, stockpiling, and
transportation of goods for the missionaries in the field as well as for
those he would shepherd to New Mexico himself, everything from oil
paintings of saints in gilded frames, damask vestments, huge illuminated
choir books containng introits and antiphonies for the saints' days to
forty pairs of sandals, "twelve large latches for, church doors with
their locks, keys, and ring staples, and one hundred twenty Sevillan
locks for cells with their keys," from two-hundred-pound bells to pins,
from vintage wine, raisins, almonds, and peach and quince preserves to
olive oil and vinegar. Early in 1612about the time Viceroy don
fray García Guerra breathed his lastthey set out, "giving
thanks to God," Ordóñez, Juárez, and eight other
friars astride saddle mules that had cost the crown 129 pesos 2 tomines
each with full trappings. Erect, dark-skinned Capt. Bartolomé
Romero, veteran of the Oñate conquest, commanded the armed
escort. Whip-cracking muleteers, high aboard the twenty heavy, groaning
wagons overloaded with the mission goods, cursed their mule teams and
their luck. Sundry servants, animals, and hangers-on ate dust at the
rear. [27]
The journey north from Zacatecas, which they must
have left late in March, was hell. But for a few poor settlements, the
country through which they rode for a hundred leagues was "desolate . .
. almost without any convenience or refuge." The friars, "almost all raw
recruits and hardly world travelers," found themselves forced to do
without necessities, "things we could have got in Mexico City." The
temperature climbed. They griped. To a man, said a harsh critic of
Ordóñez, they laid the blame to Fray Isidro "for having
perversely misinformed us about the road." One lay brother lost heart
and deserted. When the superior admonished the others at the Río
Florido to make do in the knowledge that they would appreciate the
provisions even more in their isolated missions, they tightened their
cords. After all it was not material comfort that had moved them to
become missioners, rather the love of God. Therefore, "with confidence
in His Divine Majesty and in accord with what Father
Ordóñez proposed and promised, we traveled on and suffered
en route what only Our Lord knows." [28]
Juárez Tested
Neither did the suffering cease when they reached New
Mexico. Father Ordóñez had allegedly tongue lashed several
of the friars on the road. He continued to do so in the missions.
Juárez' turn came soon enough. Evidently assigned first to the
convento in Sante Fe where he witnessed the shooting incident involving
Governor Peralta, Fray Andrés suffered Ordóñez'
wrath on several occasions in public. It mortified him. The sin of
vengeance welled within his breast. He had to get out, to carry word of
the local prelate's excesses to his superiors in Mexico City.
Juárez would gladly pay for his desertion with whatever penance
they prescribed.
The attempt of Andrés Juárez to flee
New Mexico, like most everything else known about the regime of
Comisario Ordóñez, was recorded by Fray Francisco
Pérez Huerta, who considered Ordóñez a monster.
Whatever the facts of the case, Pérez Huerta's interpretations
were sure to be colored. According to him, Father Juárez hired a
manservant for the journey and made secret plans to slip away. The
servant informed Ordóñez. Rather than confront the
scheming friar, the comisario gave him the rope to hang himself.
Unaware that his servant had betrayed him,
Juárez headed for Galisteo to provision himself. There the Father
Guardian gave him what he could, at the same time trying to talk him out
of taking so rash a step. Juárez would not listen. It was in
God's hands now. If he did not go, he knew he would "either hang himself
or kill the Father Comisario." Pérez Huerta gave him the arquebus
and horse armor he wanted.
Meanwhile, having sworn the other friars to silence
under their vow of obedience and on pain of excommunication,
Ordóñez laid a trap. Waiting undercover just far enough
down the road to establish without a doubt Juárez' intention, he
grabbed the startled friar, confiscated the letter of Pérez
Huerta he was carrying to Mexico City, and soundly rebuked him in front
of a layman. "Straight-away they took him prisoner to the convento of
Santo Domingo where he was absolved and actually put in the jail for a
term of four months."
Fray Andrés Juárez
Confinement seemed to take the fire out of Fray
Andrés, at least for a while. It was Ordóñez who
left New Mexico. Juárez became guardian at Santo Domingo. Unlike
Custos Perea and Father Zambrano, he did not attack Governor Eulate. He
saw work on the Santo Domingo church stop because of the governor's
threats. Still, when the opportunity to testify against Eulate presented
itself, Juárez had little original to say. He did not even
mention what allegedly happened on Sunday, August 1, 1621. He had gone
in to say Mass for the Spaniards of Sante Fe, then returned to preach in
Santo Domingo. After his sermon, Capt. Pedro Durán y
Chávez, one of Eulate's closest supporters, was supposed to have
quipped that what Father Juárez needed was a good punch in the
nose. [29]


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Erased this part because conservatives don't stoop to that level … BA! BAM! BAM! 'I'm a Comedian' Too!
NewBusters – In an interview with actor Jamie Foxx on Wednesday's NBC Today about his upcoming movie Django Unchained, co-host Savannah Guthrie brought up offensive comments Foxx made while hosting Saturday Night Live: "You said your character gets to, quote, 'kill all the white people,' adding, 'how great is that?' I know you know about the criticism, do you think it was fair?" [Listen to the audio or watch the video after the jump]
Rather than show any regret for the remark, Foxx simply replied: "I'm a comedian. So, I mean, I'm not a – I don't even know what to say." Instead of following up on that non-answer, Guthrie made the awkward transition: "Back to the movie…"


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75% of my presentation from the NY Comics Symposium on 7-16-12 (before the battery ran out). Just me talking about my work and my process, specifically relating to story-telling, inspiration, and concepts rather than specific technique. I also do readings of several comics, including both Spithouses.
Part that cut off: me talking about what inspired me to do HAPPINESS (action girl, short order, dimensions), and where I'd like to take it, etc, plus the Q&As that got cut off, where I give a shout out to Paul Karasik for being the greatest mentor ever.
more info about this lecture series at http://nycomicssymposium.wordpress.com


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October 16, 2012 By: Former Writer
AOSP-based ROMs are usually the only way many devices ever see versions of Android beyond their OEM's wishes. Thankfully, they are also everywhere. The Samsung Galaxy 3 has actually had a port of CyanogenMod 10 for quite some time, but it was definitely one of the rougher first builds out there. However, it has recently received a big update that actually makes it usable.
XDA Senior Member marcellusbe first released CM10 for the Galaxy 3 back in July. However, it had a lot of issues: No data, no phone signal, there were kernel panics, and a host of other issues that made the ROM little more than a proof of concept. However, after some extensive work, the ROM has been updated, and the working list is now much longer than the not working list. The working list now includes:
- SDcard
– openfimg
– Wifi
– Vibrator
– Sensors
– Screenshot
– Sound
– Internet connection
– Deepsleep kernel panic
– Bluetooth (big thanks to pmanian!)
– DSPManager
– Mobile data
– backported xt_qtaguid and xt_quota2 for data usage stats (need more tests)
This is excellent news for the Galaxy 3 folks because this ROM can actually be used on a daily basis. The only things still wrong are the typical camera issues and some video codecs issues. If you'd like to try it out, check out the original thread.
June 20, 2012 By: Former Writer
Not too long ago, we brought you a tutorial on porting JoyOS and LewaOS to any Android device. The process involved using CyanogenMod 7 as a base ROM and then porting the proprietary files, folders and libraries. It wasn't overly complicated, but it did involve some work. Using that tutorial, XDA Senior Member pratikmore was able to successfully port not only Lewa and Joy OS but also Mokee OS to the Samsung Galaxy 3.
The ROMs are installed as any other ROM. Users simply need to wipe data, cache, and dalvik-cache before flashing the ROM. There are a few quirks that users may need to deal with. As pratikmore explains:
After installation please call from other mobile to your,then you can hear the voice.
Use espier launcher because joy home have blurry and big icons.
Users have reported some calling issues. Occasionally, users aren't always able to hear the person they are calling and vice versa. This can be a serious problem, but it is not one that everyone is having. Pratikmore is making an effort to find out why this is happening and fix it. The only other bugs flashers will run into will be the inherited bugs of the CyanogenMod 7 base ROM. Despite the issues, it's new options for compulsive ROM flashers.
For download links for all three ROMs and more, check out the original thread.
April 24, 2012 By: Former Writer
Android and XDA have been awash with volume and equalizer modifications since the porting of Beats Audio to all Gingerbread ROMs. Users have been flashing these mods left and right in order to give their music a little extra clarity, some volume, and a lot of extra bass. From Sony XLoud and Beats Audio to DSP Manager, Android has been always had a lot of great options for those to prefer to customize their audio. For the Samsung Galaxy 3 and the Samsung Galaxy SL, there is now an option that brings even more bass—if that's what you're into.
XDA Senior Member D3HuM4NiZ3D originally brought the modification to the Samsung Galaxy 3 and, with full credits given, XDA Senior Member bscraze ported it to the Galaxy SL. The result? Super bass awesome for whomever wants it. The mod comes in an easily flashable update.zip file for both devices to flash from their respective recoveries.
The results? A much more bass-driven experience that's perfect for those into rap, hip-hop, or dubstep. While it may not be everyone's cup of tea, Android is about options, and the option to make your headphones sound like those large subwoofers in your neighbor's trunk is always welcome. Those who like their music a little clearer and less like a pimped out mid-90's Cadillac should probably stay away for the time being.
For more info, download links and installation instructions, check out the Samsung Galaxy SL thread and the Samsung Galaxy 3 thread.
April 16, 2012 By: Former Writer
Many consider stock Android's music management and sound output to be sub par. This manifests in developer efforts to fix the situation such as equalizer applications and the porting of Beats Audio to every Gingerbread ROM. Since Google is presumably not working on making audio more exciting, it is up to the developers to keep the audio enhancements coming. XDA Senior Member D3HuM4NiZ3D has also ported the Dolby Sound Enhancer to the Samsung Galaxy 3.
Installing Dolby Sound Enhancement will, first and foremost, delete anything even remotely related to Beats Audio on your device if you already have it on there. However, many users agree that Beats Audio delivers too much bass, and Dolby delivers better overall sound quality. Opinions aside, this mod has only been tested on CyanogenMod 7, and not on FroYo or ICS builds for the device. D3HuM4NiZ3D invites anyone to give it a try on the different OS builds but assumes no responsibility if something bad happens.
If this sounds like something you'd like on your Galaxy 3, check out the modification thread. Also, don't forget to make a backup, especially if you plan on trying this on an unsupported version of Android.
April 9, 2012 By: Former Writer
For aging devices, having more internal storage is eventually not only a desirable commodity, but often times a required one. For many phones, this is a problem that cannot be fixed, but can be managed a little with techniques such as Apps2SD.
For the Samsung Galaxy 3, and other devices with similar kernels, there is a way to actually increase the available internal storage by moving the /data partition to an EXT4 partition on the SD card thanks to XDA Recognized Developer arunmcops. Don't believe it? Check the featured image. This is based on previous work done on the Samsung Galaxy Mini by XDA Forum Member Doc_cheilvenerdi.org. It is obligatory at this point to point out that this is really for kernel developers only. Arunmcops gives kernels devs the proper modifications needed to the specific kernel modules in order to make this work. From here, it's up to the devs to make the kernel itself.
Additionally, it should be pointed out that the new storage is taken right from whatever SD card is in the device. This essentially makes it the hard drive so any kernels made like this would require users to leave their dual partitioned SD cards installed until the stock settings are restored. For some, this could be a deal breaker, but for those who have the same SD card in at all times, it isn't likely to be a deal breaker.
For additional information and full instructions, check out the modification thread. As usual, don't forget to make a backup before attempting to create, test, or flash anything.
July 7, 2011 By: egzthunder1
Surely, we have some lower end devices in our forum, but just because they lack the most recent or powerful hardware, it doesn't mean that there isn't any development on them. Take for instance the Samsung Galaxy 3. This device has been buried among other devices present in our site, yet we have people like XDA Recognized Developer dharamg3 who has decided to take a stance and help owners of said device. In this case, he has started compiling a resource guide of everything you need to know about the SG3, and quite possibly about Android in general. He goes through all the basics including what Android is, roms, rooting, kernels, tips and tricks, and everything you can possibly think of. The guide is far from being finished, but it will become a fantastic resource once it is completed.
If you have a Samsung Galaxy 3 and feel like giving the dev a helping hand, be sure to drop by the thread and leave your comments or input to finish up the guide.
- Android Basics
- Galaxy 3 Features
- Hardware
- ROM Basics
- Kernel Basics
- Tutorials/How-To
- Scripts/Tweaks
- Complete List of ROMs,Kernels for G3
You can find more information in the guide thread.
Want something published in the Portal? Contact any News Writer.
Thanks jazux for the tip!
April 26, 2011 By: mic_888
Some of you might be familiar with the audio quality for playback on the Samsung Galaxy S variants, and it sound like the Samsung Galaxy 3 suffers from the same.
There is a way to fix this and XDA forum member FadeFx (thanks to Supercurio for the SGS version), has posted how to correct the settings in the servicemode app.
You'll have to go to ServiceMode and select Audio/Headset/TX value/Tx filter and adjust the settings to zero.
The good news is that unlike the SGS, the SG3 settings will persist on reboot, so you'll only have to make the adjustments once.
For full instructions, head on over to forum thread.
December 2, 2010 By: egzthunder1
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What could possibly happen in Clerks 3? The convenience store was open once again at the end of Clerks 2. But knowing Smiths mind, the possibilities are endless. So long as they dont involve a walrus suit.
Justin Long has revealed that he has held discussions with director Kevin Smith about a Zack And Miri Make A Porno spin-off film that would revolve around his character from the raunchy sex-comedy, Brandon St. Randy.
Tusk filmmaker Kevin Smith has apparently decided that movie critics are once again cool with him, as revealed in this new interview. Let's all head to the convenience store for some make-up roof hockey!
Watch Justin Long beg for his life in this captivating clip from Kevin Smith's Tusk, the filmmaker's second foray into the dark and twisted world of horror cinema. Tusk, featuring performances from Long, Michael Parks, and Haley Joel Osment, opens wide on September 19.
Kevin Smith has a number of big shot Hollywood friends, having worked with a number of them during his time as a director, but recently he has apparently become close with Johnny Depp, of all people. Back in April it was "revealed" that the Oscar-nominated actor would be playing a role in the filmmaker's upcoming horror movie Tusk, but their collaboration isn't ending there.
As a filmmaker and pop culture icon, Kevin Smith is a polarizing figure - even within his own fanbase. Some want him to keep cranking out potty-mouthed social situations, while others wouldnt mind if he retired and stuck with podcasting and Tweeting about Batman. With his upcoming horror flick Tusk, Smith apparently took everyones opinions about his career and threw them in the bottom of the ocean, or wherever it is that walruses like to hang out and scare the shit out of people.
Watching Smith who is a gifted gabber, if nothing else relay the pure joy felt when walking on the walkway (bridge? deck??) of the Millennium Falcon will make you feel like you are 9 again, ready to enjoy the magical wonder of the movies that was generated by movies like Star Wars.
Just when we thought we'd heard everything there was to say about the Kevin Smith/Batman v. Superman script rumor, the man himself came out to deny he was even a part of the whole thing. The truth is, he's been too damned busy with his own matters to even attend to something like this, and he has the proof.
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Thanks to his constant chatter about both Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Star Wars: Episode VII, Kevin Smith has recently been mentioned in far fewer headlines about his own films than ones concerning projects he has next-to-nothing to do with. In recent months the New Jersey-born filmmaker has been working on his horror movie Tusk, but what does he have going on in the future?
is Kevin Smith who we thought he was? He's been "Nerd On The Front Lines" recently, not for his films as much as being the one "in-the-know" regarding major geek properties. He's been allowed inside the Star Wars: Episode VII studios, and he's especially been privy to information regarding Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice (thanks to his long friendship with Ben Affleck). But what if it's also because he's something of a spy?
Apart from being a well-regarded director and obsessive hockey fan, Kevin Smith has turned into a sort of spokesman for the nerd/ geek community. Hes given access to long-term plans. His opinion is always asked on even the most minor superhero-related controversies, and hes even invited on sets to view productions in progress.
If you were excited about the DC films announced last week through Nikki Finke's investigative journalism, you're going to love that it was confirmed by Kevin Smith out of all people. Riddle me this, riddle me that: why does the shield trust the fat man with the bat?
So exactly what the hell is going on in this picture? Well, in Tusk Justin Long stars as Wallace Bryton, a podcast host who goes missing after going to interview a mysterious seafarer named Mr. Howe (Michael Parks). As you can see, Long doesn't end up being the kind of kidnapping victim who is tied up and locked in a closet. Instead, it would seem that Mr. Howe is determined to transform Wallace into some kind of human walrus.
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Julie Wang, MD, Michael Young, MD, Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn, MD
Jul 18, 2013
A 7-year-old girl with known peanut allergy was given 1 peanut on the playground during a school recess break by another child who was unaware of her severe allergies. Shortly after eating the peanut, she felt unwell and asked the teacher for help.
We will use the tragic example of the fatal outcome of peanut anaphylaxis in a child to discuss several important issues, with special emphasis on managing food allergies at school.
Food allergies are an important public health concern, and their prevalence is increasing. Recent data indicate that 5.1% of children 0-17 years of age were affected by food allergies in 2009-2011, an increase from 3.4% in 1997-1999.[1]
Food allergies trigger allergic reactions that can range from mild to severe, including life-threatening anaphylaxis.[2] In fact, food was the most common trigger of anaphylaxis in a population-based incidence study.[3] In another study examining emergency department visits and admissions for food-induced anaphylaxis between 2001 and 2006, a significant increase in both was observed, demonstrating that food-induced anaphylaxis continues to be an important issue.[4]
Deaths as a result of anaphylaxis do occur, and approximately 500-1000 fatalities per year are reported in the United States.[5] Up to 30% of fatal anaphylaxis cases are triggered by food allergens. Although over 90% of these are associated with nut (peanut or tree nuts) exposures in the United States, it is important to note that allergic reactions to any foods have the potential to cause severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis. Furthermore, the severity of allergic reactions to foods cannot be predicted by history or by either skin prick or allergen-specific IgE level testing.[6]
For some, the first presenting sign of an allergy is anaphylaxis. Nearly 25% children who received epinephrine to treat severe allergic reactions in schools had no history of life-threatening allergy,[7] and approximately 20% of reactions occurring in school settings are due to first exposure to the food allergen.[8]
Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death.[9] The signs and symptoms can be varied and can affect any organ system. Until 2006, there was no consensus definition for anaphylaxis, resulting in significant variations in and underrecognition of identification and treatment of anaphylaxis -- not only by medical professionals, but also by patients and their caretakers.[10,11] Because there can be significant variability in the presentation of anaphylaxis, an expert panel proposed criteria for diagnosing anaphylaxis.[9]
Table. Clinical Criteria for Diagnosing Anaphylaxis
BP = blood pressure; PEF = peak expiratory flow. Data from Sampson HA, et al. Ann Emerg Med. 2006;47:373-380.
Symptoms affecting the skin are commonly seen in allergic reactions (up to 80% of cases). Cutaneous symptoms appearing in conjunction with respiratory or cardiovascular symptoms fulfill the criteria for anaphylaxis.
As seen in the diagnostic criteria, the clinical spectrum of anaphylaxis is wide. Although skin symptoms are seen in the majority of allergic reactions, up to 20% of cases of anaphylaxis can present without skin findings. Thus, the absence of dermatologic symptoms does not rule out anaphylaxis.[2,12] In these cases, a history of allergy and likely exposure to a food allergen, along with symptoms affecting at least 2 organ systems (gastrointestinal, respiratory, or cardiovascular), establishes the diagnosis of anaphylaxis.
In rare cases, isolated hypotension has been reported to be the primary symptom of anaphylaxis. Therefore, if hypotension is found in a patient who has known exposure to a food allergen, treatment for anaphylaxis should be initiated.
Although the onset of anaphylaxis can be variable, ranging from within seconds to a few hours after exposure to the causal food allergen, the majority of reactions manifest within 1 hour of exposure. The time course for anaphylaxis can be uniphasic, biphasic, or protracted. Most reactions are uniphasic, with symptoms resolving quickly after treatment. Up to 20% are biphasic, in which recurrence of symptoms is seen after resolution of the initial symptoms without reexposure to the allergen.[13] The biphasic response is often variable in terms of severity and most often occurs within 8 hours of the initial symptoms.[14] Protracted anaphylaxis from food allergy is less commonly seen.
Several risk factors have been identified for food-induced anaphylaxis. Approximately one third of persons who have had anaphylaxis have comorbid asthma,[15] and the majority of those with fatal or near-fatal anaphylaxis to foods had underlying asthma.[16,17] Patients with asthma of any severity are at increased risk for severe food allergic reactions.
Although any food allergen can trigger anaphylaxis, the majority of severe food reactions are triggered by peanuts and tree nuts. In a report of fatal anaphylaxis cases, over one half were triggered by nuts.[17] In a recent study of children with food allergy in the United States, anaphylaxis was most often associated with multiple food allergies or having allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, or shellfish.[18]
Adolescents and young adults are particularly at risk owing to their increased risk-taking behaviors, which can include ingestion of unsafe foods and not carrying emergency medications. In a survey of college students, only 39.7% reported always avoiding the foods to which they were allergic; 21% reported that they had self-injectable epinephrine, but only 6.6% reported always carrying the device.[19] Additional risk-taking behaviors include alcohol and drug consumption, which can compromise an individual's ability to evaluate the safety of foods and impair self-recognition of signs and symptoms of allergic reaction, leading to delays in initiating appropriate treatment.
Exercise and alcohol, as well as such medications as aspirin, beta-blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, and antacids, may independently increase the severity of anaphylactic reactions or diminish the efficacy of epinephrine.[6,20]
The diagnosis of food-induced anaphylaxis relies on the clinical picture and recognition of signs and symptoms, because there is currently no rapid, reliable test to establish the diagnosis. A detailed history should include the time of onset of symptoms after the allergen exposure, evolution of signs and symptoms, presence of augmenting factors (eg, medications, alcohol, exercise), and treatments given before presenting for medical attention. Additional questions should include comorbid medical problems, prior experiences with the triggering food, and history of anaphylaxis.
Laboratory tests, such as serum histamine and serum tryptase, have poor diagnostic value for food-induced anaphylaxis because they have low sensitivity and specificity. Elevations of histamine can be seen in food-induced anaphylaxis; however, samples require special handling and increases in histamine level are transient (15-60 minutes) and therefore are often missed.[21] Elevations in serum tryptase are often not seen in food-induced anaphylaxis.[16] Novel biomarkers, including platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase, are currently being investigated.[22]
The teacher walked the child to the nurse's office. By the time they arrived, the child was struggling to breathe.
Epinephrine is the treatment of choice for anaphylaxis. The reversal of anaphylaxis results from the pharmacologic effects of epinephrine:
Alpha-1-adrenergic effects that lead to vasoconstriction, increased vascular resistance, and decreased mucosal edema;
Beta-1-adrenergic effects that increase inotropy and chronotropy; and
Beta-2 adrenergic effects mediating bronchodilation.
Stimulation of the beta-2-adrenergic receptor may also downregulate mast cell activation and inhibit further release of the mast cell mediators.
There are no absolute contraindications to the use of epinephrine in the setting of anaphylaxis. The recommended dose is 0.01 mg/kg, up to 0.3 mg for children and 0.5 mg for adults, administered intramuscularly in the thigh.[2] The preferred location for injection is the thigh (vastus lateralis muscle) because compared with subcutaneous or intramuscular injection into the deltoid muscle of the arm, the time to peak concentration of epinephrine in serum is shorter and the peak concentration is higher.[23] Epinephrine should not be administered intravenously for the treatment of anaphylaxis except in severe hypotension, in which case it should be administered as a titrated vasopressor drip.
Any patient with a history of anaphylaxis or allergy to peanut, tree nuts, fish, or shellfish or with both food allergy and asthma should be prescribed an epinephrine autoinjector for emergencies.[2] Epinephrine autoinjectors are available in the community setting, with prefilled doses of 0.15 mg for persons weighing < 55 lb and 0.3 mL for those weighing 55 lb or more. Several autoinjectors are currently on the market (Adrenaclick®, Auvi-Q™, EpiPen®). Although instructions appear on the autoinjectors themselves, it is important to ensure that patients and caregivers are familiar with the use of these autoinjectors to minimize delay in administration or incorrect use (eg, accidental injection in the finger or self-injection when a caregiver is administering the medication).
Up to 20% of children with food-induced anaphylaxis require 2 doses of epinephrine to adequately treat symptoms.[24,25] It is therefore advisable that patients have 2 doses available at all times. The second dose of epinephrine is indicated when there is no improvement or symptoms recur or increase in the 5-10 minutes after the first dose.
Epinephrine administration should be immediately followed by a 911 call to activate the emergency medical system for transport to the nearest hospital for further medical treatment and to observe for biphasic anaphylaxis, which can occur in up to 20% of anaphylaxis cases.[26] Epinephrine administration should not be delayed while help is being sought.
The health aide did not have an epinephrine autoinjector with the child's name on it and was unable to administer the drug. Although 911 was called immediately, by the time the ambulance arrived, the child was in cardiac arrest. Despite cardiopulmonary resuscitation by school and ambulance staff and rapid transport to the hospital by the ambulance crew, the child was pronounced dead on arrival.
Adjunctive treatments include placing the patient supine with legs elevated, if tolerable. This enhances cardiac preload in cases of anaphylactic shock.[27] To prevent orthostatic hypotension, rapidly standing or sitting the hypotensive patient up is contraindicated. In younger children with significant respiratory distress or patients with ongoing emesis, the recumbent position may increase their distress, and the position of comfort would be preferable.
Additional treatments include oxygen and intravenous fluids. In patients with significant bronchoconstriction and wheezing, a nebulized bronchodilator (eg, albuterol) may be administered, after intramuscular epinephrine.
Antihistamines are considered second-line treatment for anaphylaxis because these medications only treat cutaneous symptoms[2] and do not have a significant effect on cardiovascular symptoms.[28,29] A few studies have examined the role of corticosteroids in anaphylaxis treatment with mixed results. Whereas one study suggested that corticosteroids may minimize or prevent a late-phase response,[30] another found no beneficial effects.[31]
It is unclear why an epinephrine autoinjector was not provided to the school by the child's family. It was illegal for the health aide to use another child's epinephrine autoinjector for the treatment of this child's peanut anaphylaxis.
Successful management of food-allergic children in the school setting requires collaboration among the child's family, primary care provider, school nurse, and school staff. The family is responsible for alerting the school to the child's food allergies; providing emergency medications, such as epinephrine autoinjectors; and submitting a written IHP that addresses prevention of unintentional exposures of food allergen, as well as an emergency action plan (EAP) for the treatment of acute allergic reactions and management of anaphylaxis.[8,32,33] The IHP is formulated by the family, healthcare provider, and school nurse with input from school staff, including administrators, teachers, transportation, and food services.
The family may elect to provide safe snacks for the child. The child is taught the principles of safe practices for food allergies, such as eating only designated foods, hand-washing before and after meals, and no food sharing. Food allergen avoidance strategies are age-dependent and relate to the child's emotional and cognitive maturity, attention span, communication and social interaction skills, and knowledge base.[8] As the child ages and matures, more responsibility can be transitioned from the school to the student, including carrying and administering epinephrine autoinjectors.[34]
The school is responsible for implementing the IHP and EAP and educating teachers and school staff in the recognition of the signs and symptoms of allergic reactions and anaphylaxis, usually under the supervision of the school nurse. The school nurse is also responsible for instructing designated school staff, needed in the absence of the nurse, in the administration of epinephrine autoinjectors. The school is responsible for providing safe foods for the child and a safe environment in which food is consumed; educating students and staff in the principles of label reading and issues of cross-contact; and decreasing the use of foods in classroom settings, such as parties and celebrations, arts and crafts projects, and counting exercises.[8]
In a Massachusetts study, 46% of anaphylaxis incidents occurred in the classroom, compared with 9% in the cafeteria.[7] In students registered in the US Peanut and Tree Nut Allergy Registry, 79% of food allergic reactions occurred in the classroom compared with just 12% in the cafeteria.[35]
A 2004 study demonstrated the effectiveness of soap and water and routine cleaning agents in the removal of the major peanut allergen, Ara h 1, from hands and table surfaces, concluding that it was relatively easily cleaned with common agents and did not appear to be widely distributed in schools.[36] Using these principles, schools can maximize the safety of food-allergic children by requiring hand-washing before and after meals and instituting the option of allergen-safe tables or areas that have received more careful cleaning and monitoring. To avoid creating an atmosphere of social isolation, friends with safe lunches should be allowed seating in these allergen-safe areas.
Finally, schools need to recognize that food-allergic children are often the victims of bullying. A recent study found 45.4% of food-allergic children reported being bullied, and 31.5% reported being bullied specifically because of their food allergy.[37] Furthermore, only 52% of parents knew that their child was being bullied, so schools need to be especially vigilant in efforts to identify and promptly address any instances of bullying.
In the United States, children with the diagnosis of anaphylaxis are protected by the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, which prohibits educational institutions from discriminating against children on the basis of their disability and guarantees food-allergic children a free, appropriate education.[8,38] When families are unable to resolve issues related to food allergy management plans with their schools, legal recourse is provided by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.[8] For most situations, 504 plans are generally unnecessary.
For food-allergic children participating in free snack and lunch programs, federal regulations provide appropriate substitute foods if the school has received documentation of the specific food allergies and dietary recommendations from the child's healthcare provider.[8] In 2011, the United States enacted the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act, which requires the Department of Health and Human Services to develop and make available to all schools a voluntary set of guidelines for the management of food allergies and anaphylaxis and to provide incentive grants to schools to implement these policies.[39]
The first episode of peanut allergy can occur in the school setting.[35] In Massachusetts, 25% of anaphylactic reactions occur in individuals (including students and school staff) with no history of allergic reactions or anaphylaxis.[7] Schools need to be prepared to diagnose and treat both students and staff with no previous history or known diagnosis of allergy and anaphylaxis.
Recognizing the potential for this scenario, many, but not all, schools have on hand unassigned "stock" epinephrine autoinjectors. There is some controversy related to liability issues of prescribing and administering unassigned epinephrine. The School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act was introduced in Congress in 2011 to allow schools to have unassigned stock doses of epinephrine available to treat previously undiagnosed students or staff experiencing anaphylaxis, but this legislation is still pending.[40] Other initiatives are under way to pass similar legislation on the state level.
Foods are the most common cause of anaphylaxis outside of the hospital setting in children and adults.
Any food can trigger anaphylaxis, but the majority of severe anaphylaxis episodes are triggered by nuts and seafood.
Prior reaction severity does not predict future reaction severity.
Up to 20% of cases of severe food-induced anaphylaxis may manifest without cutaneous symptoms
Epinephrine is the treatment of choice for anaphylaxis. There are no absolute contraindications to the use of epinephrine in cases of anaphylaxis.
The major risk for near-fatal and fatal anaphylaxis is delayed or lack of timely administration of epinephrine.
25% of anaphylaxis cases in school settings occur in individuals (students and staff) who have no previous diagnosis of allergy or anaphylaxis.
Any student with history of anaphylaxis or with allergy to peanut, tree nuts, fish, or shellfish or with food allergy and asthma should be prescribed an epinephrine autoinjector and given an individual emergency treatment plan for school.
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Vacancy in Parexel for the post of Clinical Research Operator
Over the past 27 years, PAREXEL has developed significant expertise to assist clients in the worldwide pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries with the development and launch of their products in order to bring safe and effective treatments to the global marketplace for the patients who need them. Headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts, PAREXEL operates in 71 locations throughout 54 countries around the world, and has over 9,500 employees.
We are a leading global bio/pharmaceutical services organization that helps clients expedite time-to-market through our development and launch services. These include a broad range of clinical development capabilities, integrated advanced technologies, regulatory affairs consulting, and commercialization services.
Post: Clinical Operations Leader
Job Description:
The COL is responsible for coordinating the functional team members and their activities across all geographies, liaising with project management and the sponsor to ensure that the Global Research Operations deliverables (timeline, quality, productivity) are met. The Lead has overall accountability for the execution of the operational strategy and plan within Global Site Management.
May act as Project Lead for projects involving a small number of services, where no Project Leader is assigned, tasks assigned as the responsibility include all aspects of the COL discipline.
Key Accountabilities
Client Liaison
'Effectively communicate with internal and external customers as well as third party vendors
'Prioritize effectively and respond to urgent requests within team or from sponsor lead
Project Initiation & Planning
'Provide input to project tools, PM project plan, Central File Maintenance Plan
'Provide input to the format and content for sponsor reports.
'Provide input to and oversight of site selection strategy plan.
'Develop site selection, monitoring and data acquisition and cleaning plans for the COL team
'Review and provide input into patient recruitment plan
'Ensure all team members have access to tools and documents
'Establish efficient / effective working relationships with other project leads and coordinators
'Develop all study plans, tools and forms
Project Implementation, Control & Evaluation
'Provide leadership and direction to COL project team members
'Identify, organize and deliver (where appropriate) study specific training in collaboration with PL and PS
'Evaluate and identify resourcing needs and continuously monitor over life cycle of project
'Provide productivity targets to project team member
'Provide performance feedback on team members as appropriate
'Address identified and escalated site issues and drive to closure
'Early recognition of areas of potential problems and provide input to contingency plans
'Monitor study timelines, patient recruitment and data cleaning to ensure successful outcome of the project
'Oversee maintenance and quality check of COL CF
'Maintain and assure quality of work generated
'Implement and instigate process improvements within the project
'Provide input to the Revenue Recognition forecast
'Identify changes in scope and liaise with Project Leader
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Dallas, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/05/2012 -- At present, western food is seen everywhere in China, the representative of which are olive oil, chocolate, wine, cheese and coffee.
In 2009-2011, domestic olive oil market mainly relied on import, though it advanced fast. Such trend is estimated to go forward in the future. There are xxx olive oil brands in China, but none of them takes the lead in China, so there is ample room for the new entrants. To help those who want to enter Chinese market, CCM International has outlined the strategy of xxx, and offers four suggestions according to the successful strategy of the western brands in China and the situation of Chinese olive oil market.
Nowadays, Chinese chocolate market still remains western brands-dominated, and many chocolate enterprises have built plants in China. It is predicted that the Chinese chocolate market would keep upward, especially for the higher-quality chocolate. What's more, the strategy of xxx, one of the leading brands in China, is expounded to provide some suitable strategies for the new entrants.
Both opportunities and challenges exist in current Chinese wine market. Chinese wine industry had developed rapidly in the past three years, but it is in the chaotic state in China now. Though imported wine accounted for about xxx% of the total consumption in China, the growth rate was relatively high in the past three years. To help the new entrants make suitable strategies, CCM International briefs the strategic success and shortages of xxx and offers the suggestions according to current Chinese wine market.
Chinese cheese market had developed fast in the past few years, but the consumption volume was relatively small. The cheese consumption focuses on xxx where most of Chinese people prefer several kinds of cheese. The imported cheese accounts for xxx% of the total consumption in China in 2011, and it is predicted that the volumes of consumption and import of cheese will keep on increasing in the future. The analysis of xxx strategy and some suggestions are available for those who want to enter Chinese cheese market.
Compared with the coffee beans' output and export volume of coffee, the import volume of coffee increases much more, with the CAGR of xxx % in China in 2009-2011. Additionally, the consumption volume shows its ongoing rise: xxx, who are keen on instant coffee, are the main consumer group in the xxx in China. For the brands of instant coffee, xxx ranks the first with about xxx% of market share in Chinese instant coffee market. CCM International takes the strategy of xxx for example and gives some suggestions to new entrants in China.
Buy your copy of this report @ http://www.reportsnreports.com/reports/190678-opportunities-for-western-food-brands-to-enter-and-expand-in-china.html .
List of Tables
Table 1.2.1-1 Export and import situation of olive oil in China, 2009-2011
Table 1.3-1 Some key western brands of olive oil in China, 2012
Table 1.5-1 Poter's Five Force Model analysis of olive oil industry in China, 2011
Table 2.3-1 Market share of main chocolate brands in China, 2011
Table 3.2-1 Market info of wine in China, 2009-2011
Table 3.3-1 Some key western brands of wine in China, 2012
Table 4.1.3-1 Consumption groups of cheese in China
Table 4.3-1 Some main brands of imported cheese in China, 2011
Table 5.1.1-1 Import tariff of coffee products in China, 2012
Table 5.2.1-1 Production of coffee beans in Yunnan Province and China, 2009-2011
Table 5.2.1-2 Export and import situation of coffee in China, 2009-2011
Table 5.3-1 Some Western brands of instant coffee in China, 2011
List of Figures
Figure 1.1.2-1 Consumer's cognition situation to the use of olive oil by number of person, 2009
Figure 1.1.3-1 Economic situation of Gross Domestic Product in China, 2006-2011
Figure 1.1.4-1 Per capita disposable income of Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou, 2009-2011
Figure 1.2.1-1 Output of olive oil in China, 2009-2011
Figure 1.2.1-2 Import volume of olive oil in China, 2009-2011
Figure 1.2.1-3 Import volume of olive oil in China by HS code, 2009-2011
Figure 1.2.1-4 Volume share of imported olive oil in China by origin, 2011
Figure 1.2.1-5 Apparent consumption of olive oil in China, 2009-2011
Figure 2.1.2-1 Number of university graduates in China, 2003~2012
Figure 2.2.1-1 Output of confectionery and chocolate in China, 2009~2011
Figure 2.2.1-2 Import volume of chocolate in China, 2009~2011
Figure 2.2.1-3 Volume share of imported chocolate in China by origin, 2011
Figure 2.2.1-4 Volume share of exported chocolate in China by destination, 2011
Figure 4.2.1-1 Import volume of cheese in China, 2009~2011
Figure 4.2.1-2 Volume share of imported cheese in China by origin, 2011
Figure 4.2.1-3 Volume share of exported cheese in China by destination, 2011
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Lewiston, NY (SportsNetwork.com) - Charlon Kloof made a layup as time expired to give the St. Bonaventure Bonnies a 74-72 win over the Niagara Purple Eagles in a non-conference game at the Gallagher Center.
Kloof led the Bonnies (8-4) with 18 points. Jordan Gathers and Dion Wright each added 14 points, while Wright also brought down 11 boards. Andell Cumberbatch chipped in 11 points for the visitors.
Antoine Mason scored 24 points for Niagara (3-9). Marvin Jordan added 20 points, while Marcus Ware collected eight rebounds.
The Bonnies shot 48.4 percent from the field, including 3-of-10 from 3-point range in the first half. They held a 39-29 lead going into the break. Niagara made 42.9 percent of its field goal tries and went 4-of-8 from beyond the arc in the opening stanza.
The Purple Eagles picked up the pace in the second period, making 54.5 percent of their shots from the field. St. Bonaventure struggled by shooting 37.1 percent from the floor. With 1:39 left, Wright made a layup to tie the game at 72. From that point on neither team would make a basket until Kloof connected on his game-winning layup at the buzzer.
St. Bonaventure took advantage of 20 offensive rebounds, outscoring Niagara 15-3 on second-chance points.
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A lot of the news about school budget cuts in Atlanta have focused on the layoffs, program eliminations and other slashes done by school districts, like DeKalb and Fayette counties.
But these aren't the only Georgia programs hurting.
Choice programs – such as charter schools and special education vouchers – are struggling during the recession.
Charters have laid off employees, slashed budgets and put off purchasing new materials and training for teachers. Some organizers postponed opening new charter schools because of the economy.
Parents who receive special education vouchers are getting less because of state cuts in the amount of funding for each public school student. Parents and public school providers say parents are having trouble paying tuition.
Charters and vouchers give parents a choice outside traditional school systems. If these programs are hurting, where can parents and students turn?
March 17th, 2009
10:21 am
Parents and students can turn to themselves. Students get out of education what they put in. Often, parents want their children to go to the "good" schools. What they don't realize is that it isn't the money being spent or the neighborhood the school is located in, it is the time and effort parents put in. This includes PTA, room parents (moms and dads), parents that actually come to the various events and meetings held at the school. If it was just about money, the City of Atlanta, which has some of the highest per pupil spending in the metro area would be running circles around Fayette and Gwinnett, which have some of the lowest per pupil spending in the area. Parents make good schools happen, not the teachers and definitely not the administrators. Why have children if you expect other people to raise them? Insurance for old age? Hate to break it to you, if that is the case, expect to spend your golden years in the old folks home.
March 17th, 2009
12:54 pm
Parents and other stakeholders can turn to their own INvolvement in the public schools serving our respective families and neighborhoods. And what do I mean by INvolvement: I mean regular, extended visits to our schools' classrooms and other areas during the instructional day- not just during afterschool PTA meetings and art shows. The big question is: Do we really care enough about having quality public schooling for our kids to make our schools better v. just talking about our schools' problems?
March 17th, 2009
5:00 pm
Should the school choice options of which you speak be insulated from the economic impacts? No one else is. The two posts so far indicate something important for all of us during these troubled times. It is difficult for all of us during this recessions, but I suggest that each person can make a difference in his/her own circumstances. Do something for yourself, don't wait for the government to "bail you out."
March 17th, 2009
5:37 pm
Every pot on its own bottom.
March 17th, 2009
5:48 pm
Here is a funny thing I have noticed. Other teachers, tell me if you have, too. I will be out in public and hear a person ranting about the "sorry schools" and "sorry teacher". Curious, I will ask the school. The parent can tell that. Then, I will ask which teacher they've had such a bad experience with. Usually, silence. Then "ah, um…" Probably 70% of them CANNOT NAME THEIR CHILD'S TEACHER. Uncomfortable silence. Then, I ask, "Have you gone in to talk to her (him)?" Almost without exception, the answer is NO.
It kills me when a parent shows up to pick up their child and does not even know what grade the kid is in.
I am really tired of this kind of nonsense.
March 17th, 2009
6:07 pm
Certainly a problem with parents. some of those parents actually teach in the schools and really frown upon parental involvement.
Not all–but absolutely some teachers make it quite clear they only want to see parents on parents night, and some would prefer not even then.
Let me ask a few of you. If some teachers make it apparent they do not value parental involvement–how long do you believe a parent would continue to press?
March 17th, 2009
7:51 pm
Well Cat, speaking as a parent who talked to teachers, talked to principals, talked to central office flunkies, talked to the superintendent, talked to board members, and finally pulled my daughter out of the cesspool and placed her in private school, let me say that I, too, am tired of the nonsense.


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Mountain of "chat" in Picher, OK (Photo by John Barnett 5/30/11)
Picher, OK
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We believe very strongly, based on the evidence we have, that dust is not the source of lead contamination in Picher.
Robert Joyce, a lawyer defending Gold Fields Mining Corporation and Blue Tee Corporation, quoted in the NYT, 4/12/04
(Source: The New York Times)
Abandoned life in Picher, OK (photo by John Barnett 5/30/11)
NYT: Picher Journal; Waste From Old Mines Leaves Piles of Problems
Here's an 11-year-old New York Times article on Picher. Remember, at this point 1,800 people were living in the town, and there was no consensus on what was to be done, and if the "chat" piles were actually deadly:
The mounds of chat, ground rock laced with lead and iron, have marked the skyline of Picher since miners began pulling minerals from dozens of mine shafts here in 1891. When the mines played out or were forced by cheaper foreign imports to close — the last one shut down in 1958 — 175 million tons of chat was left behind, creating a toxic moonscape encircling the town that federal officials have been trying to clean up since 1983.
"We have nearly a hundred chat piles near here, some of them 100 acres wide at the base and stretching 200 feet high," said Philip Allen, the project manager for the Environmental Protection Agency's Tar Creek Superfund Site remediation efforts here. "It's an enormous problem.
In January, Gov. Frank Keating appointed Mr. Griffin to head a task force to deal with issues raised by the abandoned mines, including the health effects of mine tailings, water quality, mine shaft plugging and potential uses for chat.
"It makes a great road-building material when mixed with asphalt," Mr. Griffin said. He estimates there is enough chat near Picher to build a four-lane highway two times around the globe and that all of that chat would be worth about $500 million if it could be sold.
In 1980, as a special educator coming into the district, I could not figure out what was the matter. Nothing seemed to stick. Never having a clue that it could be based on those chat piles, because the chat piles have always been our friends.
Former Picher-Cardin Elementary Principal, Kim Pace, quoted by NPR, 2/11/07
NPR: Oklahoma Mining Town a Victim of Its Success
I've been researching and reading about Picher. Found a short article from 2007 by NPR that had a few interesting details:
When John F. Kennedy campaigned here in 1960, it was against the backdrop of economic desperation
In 1983 EPA ranked Picher the country's most hazardous Superfund site, worse than Love Canal
And this summary:
It turns out the chat piles were laced with lead, and blood tests showed alarmingly high levels of lead in about one-quarter of the kids here. Three-quarters of the elementary students were reading below grade level. The EPA launched a massive remediation effort in 1996, spending more than $150 million
(Source: NPR)
I drove to Picher, OK for the first time on Memorial Day 2011 (photo by John Barnett 5/30/11)
America's 10 worst man-made environmental disasters
Picher made the list of "America's 10 worst man-made environmental disasters"
Picher, Okla., is a modern ghost town, and the EPA calls it the most toxic place in America. At one time, Picher was one of the most productive lead and zinc mining areas in the world, but today, the once-bustling town is full of abandoned homes, empty storefronts and enormous piles of lead-laced mine waste.
In 1967 mining ceased — contaminated water from the mines had turned the local creek red, and sinkholes were opening up in the mountains of mining waste. Picher's giant chat piles — often used for climbing, sledding and picnicking — were found to be laced with lead. High levels of lead were found in blood and tissue of residents, cancer levels skyrocketed, and three quarters of the Picher's elementary students were reading below grade level.
The area was declared the Tar Creek Superfund site in 1981, but most of the residents didn't leave until 2006 when studies found that most of the town was in imminent danger of collapsing into the mines. The town — home to 14,000 abandoned mine shafts, 70 million tons of mine tailings and 36 million tons of mill sand and sludge — was deemed too toxic to clean up, and a federal buyout program paid people to leave. The city's post office closed in July 2009, and the city ceased operations as a municipality on Sept. 1, 2009.
(Source: mnn.com)
WIRED: Welcome to Armageddon, USA: A Tour of America's Most Toxic Town
Photo by Finlay Mackay for WIRED
WIRED had a great article last August that got me thinking about Picher/Tar Creek. The images/video they captured were visceral and spurred me to make my own journey to Picher, and begin to research the history of the town.
Great paragraph:
"Picher sprang up as a 20th-century boomtown—the "buckle" of the mining belt that ran through Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri. The earth underneath it produced most of the lead for US bullets in World Wars I and II and enough zinc to literally galvanize construction of the American suburbs. These raw materials were used to create stronger, water-resistant metal alloys, better batteries, and dietary supplements—the base materials of a modern society. Population peaked at 14,000 in 1926. When the lode ran dry in 1970, the mining companies moved out. Picher eventually became a Superfund site, and half a decade ago the state government offered residents an average of $55 per square foot to evacuate their homes. By September 2009, the police force had disbanded and the government dissolved. Picher was a dead city."
Check out the article/images here
And here's the short WIRED video from the article:
MSNBC: Demolition set for Okla. town plagued by lead, sinkholes
When I drove through Picher in May, most of the building had already been torn down. Here are some excerpts/quotes from a January 2011 article about the demolition:
"It's not time for me to leave yet," said Gary Linderman, owner of Old Miner's Pharmacy in what is left of central Picher, located in the northeast corner of the state. "I have an obligation to people. We are all creatures of habit and closing might throw them off."
Because of historic significance, a church, mining museum, auction house and a building where mining equipment was sold will remain standing, though they are abandoned.
Linderman's building will be surrounded by vacant lots in what used to be downtown, but he doesn't seem to mind.
"I'm a farm boy," he said. "I'm used to the wide open spaces."
"The chat piles were our friends"
Another great excerpt from the April 2004 New York Times article titled "Despite Cleanup at Mine, Dust and Fear Linger"
The mountains of mine waste were part of the landscape when most of the current residents were born. ''The chat piles were our friends," said Kimberly Pace, 45. The miners' descendants sledded on them as children, partied on them as teenagers, and, as adults, found ersatz sand for their children's sandboxes and the foundations of their homes.
The chat, most people believed, had some economic value as fill material. That it might be hazardous was not widely recognized until 1994, when blood lead information collected from local Quapaw Indian children showed 35 percent with levels above the federal threshold for excessive exposure, which is 10 micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood, down from 25 in the 1980's.
In 1997, tests of children in the nearby town of Miami and the five old mining towns within the Superfund site — Picher, Cardin, Quapaw, Commerce and North Miami — found lead in paint on the homes, lead in soil in the yards, lead in dust on the floors and, in Picher and Cardin, hazardous lead levels in the blood of one child in four.
NYT: Despite Cleanup at Mine, Dust and Fear Linger
The New York Times wrote in April 2004:
…the massive Tar Creek mining site, whose lead ore became bullets fired in two world wars, offers a cautionary tale. Like a patient riddled with overlapping infections, Tar Creek has exhibited almost every symptom of a modern wasteland. Acidic, rust-red waterways threaten to pollute subterranean aquifers and pose a risk to wells and downstream lakes. Houses have been swallowed by subsidence above abandoned mine shafts; sports fields in Picher sit atop a massive underground cavern.
The site is a stark reminder of the limits of the federal government's ability to clean up the messes of the industrial age. And it raises questions about whether some Superfund sites have such intractable problems that no amount of money, time and effort will make them safe.
TIME: The Tragedy Of Tar Creek
An excerpt from TIME's article from April 2004:
In the past decade, studies have shown that up to 38% of local children have had high levels of lead in their blood — an exposure that can cause permanent neurological damage and learning disabilities. "Our kids hit a brick wall," says Kim Pace, principal of the Picher-Cardin Elementary School. "Their eyes skip and jump. It takes them 100 repetitions to learn a sound."
At her kitchen table, Evona Moss helps her son Michael, 10, with his homework. Michael grew up across the street from a chat pile, and at one point the third-grader's lead levels measured 40% above the Centers for Disease Control's danger level. He repeated kindergarten. "I used to think he was lazy," says his mother, "but he tries so hard. One minute he knows the words, and a half-hour later he doesn't. Every night he kneels down and prays to be a better reader."


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The first of many 'model-turned-actors' on our list, Channing Tatum is about as square-jawed, y'all American boy-next-door as they come.
After breaking through the ranks of the showbiz elite as a back-up dancer in Ricky Martin's 'She Bangs' music video, Tatum turned his considerable acting talent to a number of Abercrombie & Fitch shoots.
His first breakout role came in 2006's She's The Man as the piece of totty who the gender-confused Amanda Byne is after. From there he stretched his 'look pretty and move one foot in front of the other' range to Step Up and Fighting.
2015's Darwin/Oscar Award goes to…..
Oscar: To be fair, he proved he could at least walk and talk without a cheesy grin in A Guide to Recognising Your Saints, and a small role in Michael Mann's Public Enemies hinted that maybe it's the roles that he's offered that are holding him back.


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MERRILLVILLE | A writing group is open to children 13 to 18 years old.
The group's next meeting starts at 4 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Lake County Public Library's Merrillville branch, 1919 W. 81st Ave.
There will be short writing exercises, opportunities to share work and a storytelling game during the meeting.
Visit www.lcplin.org or call (219) 769-3541 for information.


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A federal appeals court will reconsider its unfavorable decision about Obamacare's subsidies.
A new report ranks America's places with the worst drivers. Is your city one of them?
Hackers broke into a hospital chain's computers and stole personal information on 4.5 million patients.
More boys say their parents talk to them about money than girls, according to a new survey.
Health insurers are paying $330 million in refunds; some Obamacare enrollees get a new deadline.
Would you be covered if swirls of flying fish damaged your home in the city?
Courts have issued conflicting rulings on the insurance subsidies at the heart of the Affordable Care Act.
The government's latest employment reading shows hiring was better than expected during June.
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"Bet that prices will fall, creating mass market for their ware"Mobile developers are betting that a wave of Android tablets this year floats their application boats, according to a survey published today. The rush to cash in on an expected Android bonanza will also solidify the mobile race into a two-horse contest between Google and Apple, and put other operating systems into a hole that may be tough to climb out from, the survey said.
Android Tablets are the Future
"The question from most developers is 'After iPhone, where do I go? Android or iPad?' Developers believe Android tablets will have a massive impact on consumer computing."
The poll, conducted two weeks ago by Appcelerator and research firm IDC, polled more than 2,200 developers who use Appcelerator's Titanium cross-platform compiler to produce mobile applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS.
The Survey
Of the developers surveyed, 92% were "very interested" in creating apps for the iPhone, while 87% answered the same for Android-based smartphones, a five point jump since the last poll three months ago. But it was the response to tablet app development that caught the eye.