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6 signs your home could be a lemon
Buyers beware: Behind the new paint, counters and carpets are signs of looming problems — if you know what to look for.
There is no flawless house. Each home, even a new one, has some issues. The trick is in spotting the really big ones before you sign on the dotted line.
"People get emotionally attached to a house before they understand what the issues are with it," says Kirk Juneau, a home inspector in the Bellingham, Wash., area.
Subtle signs such as tiny insect holes or water behind walls will be next to impossible to detect amidst freshly painted walls, new siding and snazzy appliances. But you can look for several big, flashing cues to some of the worst problems.
When you go shopping for a home, wear old clothes and sturdy shoes. Bring along:
- A flashlight
- A carpenter's level and a child's marble
- Binoculars
Here's what to look for:
1. Foundation cracks
Foundations can crack because they're poorly built or made of insufficient materials, or because the house is poorly engineered. You're most likely to find foundation cracks in older homes. In Seattle, home inspector Darrell Hay says, "New homes have so much (foundation) rebar and structural reinforcing because of building codes that structural cracking is usually unheard of." That's not the case everywhere, though, so check foundations on new homes, as well.
Types of foundations include a basement, partial basement and concrete-enclosed crawl space under the house. Not every house has a foundation. Some homes are built on a concrete slab (called slab on grade) or are set on posts that are sunk into concrete footings (called post and pier).
- Walk around the outside of the house if you can, looking for cracks in the concrete, stone or brick foundation. (With some homes, shrubbery or a cement board skirting around the foundation make this impossible.)
- If there's a basement, check the inner walls for evidence of leaks or seeping water, especially where walls meet the floor.
A few hairline vertical or stair-step cracks in concrete are not significant, Juneau says. Likewise, stair-step cracks in a brick or block foundation aren't cause for alarm if they're only in the mortar.
Signs of trouble:
- A stair-step crack that breaks a brick, block or solid concrete can indicate powerful forces at odds beneath the house.
- Horizontal cracks, wide cracks (the thickness of your fingernail or greater) or a pattern of cracks starting on one side of a corner and picking up on the other side show the foundation is unable to bear the home's weight.
- A crack that is wider at the top is a clue that one part of the house is staying still while another is pulling away, Juneau says.
- A crack whose surface is uneven can be a sign that the house is shifting. Rub your hand over it to tell if one edge is higher.
- Be alert with hillside homes where earth movement can cause a foundation to slide. Conscientious builders perform a soil test before they start to learn how solid the earth is beneath the building. A few skip this step.
- Pay special attention to homes in a flood plain. Saturation and drying or freezing and thawing can stress the foundation.
The fixes:
There are many possible causes, so costs can vary widely. Fixing a leak may require only a new $50 gutter downspout or $100,000 to lift the house and build a new foundation. A crack might signal weakness throughout the foundation or only in certain spots. Costs also vary with the size and severity of the problem, the size of the home and the materials used. For example:
- A section of failing foundation might require an underpinning of steel posts sunk into concrete pads. Cost: $20,000 on up. Jacking up the house adds $10,000 or more.
- Sometimes a slipping foundation can be lifted and moved back into place. Costs begin at several thousands of dollars.
- If water has penetrated the concrete, turning it soft and powdery, a new foundation — for $10,000 or more — may be required.
- Repairing a crack from soil instability could entail installing a new drainage system on the lot at a cost of $2,000 or more, or a retaining wall, which can run from $1,000 to $10,000.
2. A sagging roof
A home's roof sags when it's bearing too much weight, often from too many layers of shingles piled one on top of the other. "I've had houses that have had a layer of wood shingles on the bottom and two or three layers of asphalt composite shingles on top of that. That will make the roof sag," Juneau says.
Damage from a crushing weight of snow also causes roofs to sag. The damage is compounded when it snows repeatedly. Sagging changes the roof's pitch. Then new snow stays on longer, weighing the roof down more.
Signs of trouble
- When you drive up, look carefully at the house from the street: Are the chimney and roof line straight? If you can't tell, compare the roof line with the house next door, suggests Jay Balin, owner of Habitat Home Inspection in Thiensville, Wis.
- Using binoculars, scan the roof's surface. Flat shingles are good. Problem shingles are crinkled or curled. Old shingles may turn up at the ends. Moss will need to be cleaned off or treated.
The fix
- A sagging roof will need to be replaced. New roofs run $6,000 to $8,000 or more, depending on the roof size, the materials used and whether repairs must be made to the underlying roof supports.
- You can remove moss from a roof by scraping or applying chemicals that kill it. Cost: Your labor. But do not pressure-wash a roof; you might dislodge the shingles. Or hire someone to clean off the moss for less than $100.


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Sweet or Sour? Tips and Tricks (part 2)
By Rich Franklin
Extracts and spices are often useful with foods. Sweet
potatoes are a favorite of mine. I like them plain, but occasionally have a
sugar craving. Try putting cinnamon and vanilla extract on it. It will help
fool your body into thinking it is eating sugar.
I love granola in the morning, but it is processed and I
avoid processed foods as much as possible. Instead of buying granola, I use
plain oatmeal and use sliced bananas and honey. I avoid processing and control
the sugar content.
During a tough training session sports drinks are very
convenient and useful, but I hate the processed sugar and enriched electrolytes
in them. Instead, try coconut water. It is full of natural sugar and
At a restaurant, ask the waiter to put mint leaves into your
water. It will give it a hint of flavor and possibly make it a bit more
palatable for those who like to drink flavored beverages.
Ever try freezing your fruit? Try freezing grapes or any
fruit of your liking for a snack. It takes longer to chew them and gives you
the feeling of eating candy.
Stay Informed,
Sweet or sour? (part 1)
This article concerns sugar and sugar products added to food, not naturally occurring sugars such as those found in fruit.
The annual sugar consumption per person has risen from 124 pounds in 1970 to 170 pounds in 2008 (USDA statistic). Often, these numbers are a bit inflated because they are based on production and sales, and the USDA has no way of measuring actual consumption. Some product is wasted or disposed of due to shipping or a number of other variables. Let us err on the conservative side and assume each person consumes 150 pounds of sugar per year.
We do some simple math…carry the 1 and that is about 750 calories from sugar per day. Most nutrition labels will read, "based on a 2000 calorie diet" at the top of the label. If 750 of your daily calories come from sugar, that represents over 1/3 (33%) of your total calories (actually it is 37.5%). 33% represents way more than the little tip of the pyramid we are all too familiar with from grade school.
If you are consuming 750 calories from sugar, chances are you are eating more than the 2000 recommended. These excess calories equal fat, and the damage excess sugar does to the balance of the human body is another article. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends no more than 36 grams of sugar for men and 20 grams for women per day. One can of most sodas contain more than 40 grams of sugar. Pay attention to your nutrition labels and look for sugar additives if the grams are not given.
Stay Informed,
Artificial Sweetener: Sucralose
Artificial Sweetener: Sucralose
by Rich Franklin
It is nearly impossible to avoid artificial sweeteners in our
modern world. They are in virtually every "Low Carb" or "Diet" food and drink on
the market, but you may be surprised by some of the other products in which you
find them. Of the many artificial sweeteners, sucralose is one of the most
popular, and can be found in an array of processed foods like baking mixes,
salad dressings, jelly, chewing gum, or even common household items such as
mouthwash or toothpaste.
There are many versions of artificial sweeteners, but let's
focus on sucralose. It was discovered by
accident in a lab while trying to develop an insecticide. The chemical name of
sucralose is way above my pay grade, but simply put it is a manipulated sugar
molecule bonded with a few chlorine atoms. However, the sugar portion of
sucralose is manipulated in such a way that it is no longer naturally occurring,
and your body lacks the enzymes to digest it properly. Combine that with
chlorine and you have an organochlorine.
Organochlorines can be found in pesticides, Freon, plastics
and many household cleaners. We are environmentally exposed to more than we
realize, and they can be extremely damaging simply by contact, let alone
ingesting them. FDA reports show small
percentages of sucralose will actually metabolize. Common sense tells me
metabolizing a chemical similar in structure to a pesticide (DDT for example) is
not good for the body…no matter how small the percentage. Organochlorines have
been associated with such things as blocking sex hormones, several types of
cancer, infertility, and this list could go on. They are fat-soluble and
accumulate in tissues high in fat such as the brain, and are believed to store
there permanently…compounding with exposure over time. If you would like more information on this
subject, check out "Sweet Deception" by Dr. Joseph Mercola.
The bottom line is that many people believe they are eating
healthy when they choose a food with the label "low carb," "low fat," or "diet."
There are many ways to label a food "healthy". Know that a packet of Splenda
contains 4 calories (from the manipulated sugar portion), but can be listed as
zero since if is less than 5 calories. Between the chemistry of this product and
the nutritional value, in my opinion it is better to allow yourself a little
real sugar than the alternative. We all know sugar should be limited in our
nutrition, so products like sucralose do not give us an excuse to forgo the
discipline to control cravings. My advice is to make informed decisions, and try
to eliminate sucralose as much as possible if not eliminating it completely.
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In 1916, Floyd County Deputy Levi Bowers was shot and killed in Rockford, Iowa, by a man he was trying to arrest.
No one in the Floyd County Sheriff's Office knew about it until now.
The Sheriff's Office received a forwarded email from the national Officer Down Memorial Page requesting a patch to display in honor of fallen Floyd County Deputy Levi Bowers.
"There's times that Floyd County has been confused with other counties in Indiana and Georgia, so I thought it was just a mix-up," said Floyd County Sheriff Rick Lynch.
"I think he's been forgotten since 1916 when he was killed," said Lynch.
Old newspaper articles detailed Deputy Bowers' murder, stating a man from Rockford attempted to kill a doctor outside of a grocery store. According to the newspaper clippings, the doctor was hurt, but managed to call Deputy Bowers, and when he arrived, he was shot and died instantly.
Bowers is buried at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford.
Lynch said he doesn't know how, but the Floyd County Sheriff's Office will come up with a way to honor him now and in the years to come.
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Two researchers at the Brody School of Medicine have received a grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue the work they began years ago on one of the world's most common bacterial pathogens.
Everett "Eb" Pesci and Jim Coleman, professors in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, were recently awarded a four-year grant totaling $1,475,851 to continue studying the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which Pesci said is "everywhere."
"It's commonly found on flowers, vegetables and things like that," he said. "We eat it all the time, but healthy bodies can fight it off." Pesci said the bug is opportunistic, meaning it infects people whose immune systems are compromised in some way due to illness.


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SANDSTON (WRIC) — Approximately 150 Soldiers from the Virginia National Guard's Emporia-based 1710th Transportation Company, 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group returned to the United States Feb. 15, 2014, after serving on federal active duty in Afghanistan since June 2013 where they conducted transportation support operations at Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan. Soldiers from the 1710th began serving on federal active duty on April 1, 2013.
The Soldiers arrived at their demobilization station of Fort Hood, Texas, where they will spend approximately seven to 10 days for reintegration training, medical evaluation and administrative tasks to transition from federal active duty to traditional National Guard status. The time schedule for the return of Soldiers to Virginia has not been finalized.
The company had no Soldiers killed in action or seriously wounded.
As of mid-December, Soldiers from the 1710th Transportation Company had driven more than 275,000 miles since they began running transportation support missions in June 2013 in Afghanistan. They conducted more than 40 sustainment and retrograde missions where they hauled more 3,000 20-foot container units for resupply operations and 100 pieces of rolling stock for transport out of country. During these operations, they maintained a 98% operational readiness rate and received a safety streamer for having no serious accidents.
The company's maintenance section has performed nearly 800 quality assurance and quality control inspections before each vehicle leaves on a mission. They have also performed 95 repairs and completed 55 annual services.
While headquartered in Emporia, the 1710th is made up of Soldiers from all over the state. Approximately 70 Soldiers are from the Hampton Roads area, about 30 are from the Richmond and Petersburg area, approximately 15 are the Emporia, Franklin and Courtland area, about 10 are from the Northern Virginia area and the other Soldiers are from various locations across the state.
The 1710th Transportation Company last served on active duty in Iraq from May 2008 to February 2009. The unit provided medium lift transportation that moved critical supplies from logistical support areas out to different forward operating bases, traveling supply routes all through Iraq.
"We have a great group of ambassadors here with the 1710th," said Capt. Rodney Rhodes, commander of the 1710th. "They know the standard, and they apply that each and every day. They are hard working men and women, and I am proud to be their commander."
Since September 11, 2001, more than 15,000 Virginia Guard Soldiers and Airmen have mobilized on federal active duty for homeland security missions and combat operations, sustainment support and peacekeeping in Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kosovo and other locations around the world.
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Take a minute and think back to 1996. Jean Chrétien still had seven years left as Prime Minister. The year's highest-grossing movie was "Independence Day." Chat rooms were cool. See, if you look at things that way, it's not hard to comprehend that the year's hottest gadget was the Motorola StarTAC, a positively ancient phone by today's standards but perhaps the first consumer mobile to reach the mainstream.
The StarTAC was also the first ever flip/clamshell phone, which caused a big splash and prefaced the next phone, from the same manufacturer, you'll see on this list.
Though it's no longer in production, of course, the StarTAC first brought to millions several key cell phone features we take for granted today, including the SMS text message and vibrate alert.
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Hardwired for Passion
- Saturday, July 09, 2011
Excerpted with permission from Moody Publishers from the introduction to Uncompromising (Moody Publishers, 2011) by Hannah Farver
A poet named Maud Kelly once wrote of reaching "the point I always knew would come, when I was at once too old and far too young, how I knew, really knew for the first time that there's a wildness in us."
I think I know what she was talking about.
Right now, I'm sipping a mug of black coffee. Not the tastiest thing in the world (the frou-frou stuff tastes best), but it wakes me up. I need it today.
My problem is, I have a hard time writing unless my heart is exploding. Okay, maybe not exploding, but feeling intensely. This becomes a bit of a hassle, because ninety percent of the time I'm not there.
My guess is that the same is true of you. Do you have a few things that you do just because you love them? Do they make you feel awake, as if today's your first day and you're sensing everything afresh? Maybe you feel energized when you're writing music. Maybe you sense the passion when you run or swim or speak your mind. Maybe you get worked up when you talk politics. Whatever your "thing" is, that passion helps keep you going. Sometimes you have to pump yourself full of coffee to trick your body into imitating that passion, but you can't replace the real thing. That passion is what makes you, you.
You and I are most alive when we are passionate about something. Our brains speed up. We become more sensitive to our surroundings. Our emotions take an exit from "Average," and we start to feel intensely. I think there's a meaning behind this phenomenon.
We were hardwired for passion.
Not just momentary emotional highs.
Not short-lived bursts of inspiration.
You and I were created to have overall purpose etched into our lives. That purpose becomes a passion that-whether we always feel it or not-helps to guide our decisions and defines the way we live.
We're meant to have a cause-a mission. There's a reason for the "wildness in us."
Though school, relationship drama, worries, and the general buzz of life can steal our attention away-we're meant for more. Our wildness was created on purpose, an echo of our Creator. Call it a longing for forever in a world of what's temporary; call it a cry to the heavens for some unbroken place to stand. We were created for God. While we may funnel our passion in other things-like school, friends, status, success, popularity, and daily worries-we were originally designed to funnel our passion to giving God glory.
We were made for more than a list of causes. We were made for One.
Some people who recognized their particular wildness allowed their lives to be changed, single-mindedly pouring all their passion into that single purpose. One young mother in ancient Africa threw herself so completely on the Cause that when the emperor himself tried to make her give it up, she chose imprisonment instead. Time after time, Perpetua was commanded to give up the Cause. She refused, even as she faced the beasts in the arena that would take her life. And you know what? To the death, she knew she'd chosen well. The Cause was more valuable than life.
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For The Musically Challenged....
and those who whined my chili recipe "don't got no beans", here's my recipe for baked beans the way they should be made. Bushes baked beans ain't got diddly on these here beans!
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1/4 lb Brown Sugar
3 large yellow onions
1 lb bacon
32 oz ketchup
1/3 cup Frenchs Mustard
Drain the liquid off the pork & beans and put in pan and set aside.
Cut the bacon into 1 strips and fry. Remove the bacon from the grease and add to the beans.
Slice and quarter the onions and sauté them in the bacon grease.
Add the onions and the brown sugar to the beans and mix.
Add the ketchup and the mustard and mix again.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cover the beans and put them in the oven.
Bake for 2 hours, uncover and bake for another hour.
For a little zing, add 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper before baking.
Bless your heart! That's almost the exact recipe that I've used for years.
My twist is to not used so many onions. I use 1 large onion that's been sliced from the end, about half way thru, sitting in the middle of the beans. I like to lay bacon strips across the beans while they cook and will occassionally add a couple of tablespoons of melted bacon grease when mixing.
That sounds good, although I am not musically challenged. I am often told that air gives me gas. lol
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In an effort to "protect our children," Iceland may restrict access to online porn.
Using specially designed search filters similar to what China uses to restrict certain websites from its citizens, Iceland may move to block online pornography within its borders. As the Telegraph, Gizmodo and Daily Mail report, the ban may be enacted in a matter of weeks.
'Protecting our young people'
Ogmundur Jonasson, Iceland's interior minister, is in the process of drafting legislation that would stop online porn access through computers, video games, smartphones and other devices. The country already has a ban on pornographic videos being sold, as well as a ban on strip clubs.
Halla Gunnarsdóttir, political adviser to the interior minister, tells the Daily Mail that a "consensus" is building among lawmakers to put the government in charge of protecting children from sexual images, in addition to parents. "Parents are not the only ones responsible for protecting our young people," Gunnarsdóttir says. "They cannot be with their children all the time, and the porn industry actively tries to seek children out."
Ideas considered so far on how to stop Icelanders from viewing porn include blocking certain web IP addresses and making it illegal to use Icelandic credit cards to access porn sites.
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Icelandic lawmakers supporting the ban speak of pornography as being tied to "violence." Interior Minister Jonasson says that porn has been shown to provide "a clear link to incidences of violent crime."
The contention that pornography has a negative effect on violent-crime rates, however, is not definitive, as some studies, including a U.S. Surgeon General study, conclude that porn drives up crime rates, while other studies like one from Clemson University Professor Todd Kendall contend that online porn actually reduces sexual-assault incidents.
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The Guardians of the New Zealand Superannuation Fund say they will follow a directive from Minister of Finance Bill English to actively seek out eligible domestic investments but say they are unable to offer any assurances on how far – if at all – the Fund's local asset base may increase.
The Fund is also likely to establish in-house expertise to assess some opportunities because of the lack of depth in the local investment management market.
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First of all thank you to everybody who donated to this crazy enterprise, you have all helped me to achieve my target of raising £2,200 for the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability. Well nearly, as it stands the JustGiving page says I'm 99% to target; like my Paris marathon effort!
London was a great experience. I recovered swiftly from my Paris adventure in the interim week, letting my body relax a bit but not so much that it forgot about the next impending 26.2 miles. I went for a short run in the week and saw a sports masseuse who I think I worried with my blasé approach to muscular rehabilitation.
Jack and I took it easy this time, largely ignoring pace times and enjoying the route starting in Greenwich park and ending with a close call with Richard Branson on the Mall. The crowds at each point provided a much needed boost to the spirit and kept our tired legs pounding away. Crossing over Tower Bridge was a highlight, as was the final stretch with the London Eye and Big Ben in sight.
I completed my second marathon in 4 hours 25 minutes, and this time I didn't cross the finish line in an ambulance. Thank you all again for your time, money and support. I woud especially like to thank my girlfriend Carter, my running compadre Jack and my parents.
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By Seth Denbo, Director of Scholarly Communications and Digital Initiatives, American Historical Association
The 128th annual meeting of the American Historical Association is being held in Washington this year from 2-5 January. The conference features a wide array of historical workshops, panel discussions, scholarly papers and social sessions to appeal to historians of all types.
There are a number of panels specifically related to constitutional history, both in the United States and internationally. There are also papers scattered throughout the event that will be of interest to anyone studying the US constitution, constitutional theory, and historical debate on these issues.
Friday morning features a fascinating panel that includes three papers on the history of originalism in the post-war era. The panel entitled "Originalism and Its Discontents: The Legal and Political History of PostwarConservative Constitutional Theory" includes papers on pro-life constitutionalism, conservative views of the Progressive Era, and labor and originalism.
While the focus of this panel is on the US Constitution there are also papers that look at constitutionalism in broader contexts. Constitutionalism at the state level is examined in "As Mankind Becomes More Liberal": Catholicism and Religious Freedom in Early U.S. State Constitutions" and a paper on "The Constitution in the Classroom" looks at student protest and legal change.
Internationally there are papers on constitutional history in Africa, India and Mexico among others. "The Boasted Privileges of the Liberian" looks at trans-atlantic constitutionalism and American identities and how these were manifested during riots in the city of Monrovia in mid-nineteenth-century Liberia. As part of a plenary session on global civil wars during the 1860s, constitutionalism in Mexico during the 1860s is looked at in "Between Reform, an "Ungodly Constitution," and National Defense: Mexico's Civil War, 1858–67", and the wonderfully titled "Cows and Constitutionalism" uses petitions as a source for understanding the history of the Indian Republic.
If your interests are more to do with the use of digitized resources and digital methodologies, there are a wide range of panels on digital history throughout the conference. This piece in Perspectives on History provides a broad overview of these: [http://www.historians.org/publications-and-directories/perspectives-on-history/november-2013/new-challenges-new-opportunities-digital-history-at-aha-2014].
The annual meeting this year will also finish up with THATCamp on Sunday January 5th. THATCamp stands for "The Humanities and Technology Camp." It is an unconference: an open meeting where humanists and technologists of all skill levels learn and build together in sessions proposed on the spot. Come along and organize and participate in discussions on any aspect of the application of technology to the study of history. We welcome graduate students, scholars, librarians, archivists, museum professionals, developers and programmers, K-12 teachers, administrators, managers, and funders as well as people from the non-profit sector, the for-profit sector, and interested amateurs.
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Franz Anton Beckenbauer [fʁants ˈbɛkənˌbaʊ̯ɐ] (born 11 September 1945 in Munich) is a German football coach, manager, and former player, nicknamed Der Kaiser ("The Emperor") because of his elegant style, his leadership, his first name "Franz" (reminiscent of the Austrian emperors), and his dominance on the football pitch. He is generally regarded as the greatest German footballer of all time and one of the greatest and most decorated footballers in the history of the game. Beckenbauer was a versatile player who started out as a midfielder but made his name as a defender. He is often credited as having invented the role of the modern sweeper or libero. Twice selected the European Footballer of the Year, he appeared 103 times for West Germany and played in three World Cups. He remains the only player to captain and manage his country to a World Cup Win. He lifted the World Cup trophy as captain in 1974, and repeated the feat as a manager in 1990. With the club Bayern Munich, he won three consecutive European Cups from 1974 to 1976, and the Cup Winners' Cup in 1967. Beckenbauer is the only player to captain three European Cup winning sides. He went on to become coach and president of
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A Japanese all you can eat lunch for $10.00 is unheard of in Vancouver as our cost of living is relatively high for a North American city. Izumiya is a giant Japanese supermarket right off the main No.3 Road in Richmond where you can eat authentic sushi from their fresh food section or dine in their sit-down buffet area, Izumi-Tei. We decided to opt for the buffet as we were starving and ended up stuffing ourselves full! Service was pretty much nonexistent but you can't really expect much from a buffet. Sitting time is one hour.
Ebi Fry (6/7)
This was made extremely well and we were lucky since we managed to sit down when a fresh tray of ebi fry came in. Ebi fry is basically a prawn tempura, but crispier due to the use of panko (Japanese bread crumbs). Even though the prawns were on the small side, the panko crust was made perfectly and we ended up gorging a few every time we went up!
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These were massive chicken wings that included the drumsticks as well. The sauce was spicy enough that it didn't overpower the sauce itself but rather complement it. We enjoyed them but they were a bit messy to eat.
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Gomae (4.75/7)
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This classic Japanese appetizer was made a bit too heavy, as the sesame sauce definitely weighed down the spinach too much. It was fairly tasty, but not of high quality.
Salmon Rice (4.75/7)
This was plain but fairly good. It wasn't very salty and was generously loaded with salmon chunks.
Takoyaki (4/7)
The takoyaki (octopus dough balls) bar was quite interesting as there were several condiments and toppings to put onto the takoyaki. The takoyaki itself was quite cold, which pretty much ruined the entire dish.
Beef Teriyaki (5.75/7)
This was surprisingly good as we didn't expect too much from this dish since the appearance was quite unappetizing.
Chocolate Soft Ice Cream (6.25/7)
This chocolate ice cream is very unique as it is in between a gelato and a sorbet made into a soft serve format. The ice cream isn't very creamy nor sweet, but eating it was extremely refreshing and cleansed our palates at the end of the meal.
Cheesecake (5.5/7)
These cheesecake squares were quite tasty but we believe that they came from Costco.
Cream puffs (5.75/7)
These cream puffs were from Costco as well and they were just as delicious!
If you're hungry and not a food snob, Izumiya's buffet is definitely worth a try! At $10, you could always just have a large salad and top it off with their delicious ebi fry! Diana said she wouldn't come back, but Gabriel will end up here again in a few months just to eat their ebi fry, sushi, spicy wings, and ice cream!
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The number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Colorado feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 head or larger was estimated at 990,000 head as of March 1, 2013. The latest inventory was 2 percent below last month's inventory, and 9 percent below March 1, 2012 inventory. Cattle feeders with 1,000 head or larger capacity marketed an estimated 170,000 head of fed cattle during February 2013. This was 3 percent below the previous month's marketings, and 15 percent below marketings one year earlier. An estimated 160,000 cattle and calves were placed on feed during February, down 16 percent from January 2013 placements and down 3 percent from a year ago. Of the number placed in February, 19 percent weighed less than 600 pounds, 16 percent weighed from 600 to 699 pounds, 31 percent weighed from 700 to 799 pounds, and 34 percent weighed 800 pounds and greater. Other disappearance for February, at 10,000 head, was down 5,000 head from last year, but up 5,000 head from last month.
Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 10.9 million head on March 1, 2013. The inventory was 7 percent below March 1, 2012. Placements in feedlots during February totaled 1.48 million, 14 percent below 2012. Net placements were 1.42 million head. During February, placements of cattle and calves weighing less than 600 pounds were 355,000, 600-699 pounds were 270,000, 700-799 pounds were 407,000, and 800 pounds and greater were 450,000. Placements are the lowest for February since the series began in 1996. Marketings of fed cattle during February totaled 1.64 million, 7 percent below 2012. Other disappearance totaled 60,000 during February, 35 percent below 2012.


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The new Clinical Cell and Tissue Engineering programme is designed for scientists, technicians and clinicians in this rapidly expanding field in which UCL is a world leader. It is taught by research scientists and academic clinicians from the UK and other EU countries who are actively involved in frontline research delivery.
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Students learn about the science behind cell and tissue engineering as well as the historical context, and receive practical tuition in production of advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) to EU good manufacturing practice (GMP) standards. They will develop skills to assist in ATMP development and validation whilst understanding the complex nature of clinical-grade cell and tissue manufacturing.
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The importance of advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) in world healthcare is recognised by national governments in the developed and developing countries.
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Created in 2007, Project-40UP was aimed at providing a basic level of computer literacy of the Slovak Republic in middle age. This initiative allows persons who have had historical reasons a minimal chance to receive an education in information technology, attend vocational training courses aimed...
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Don't Worry, Famke Janssen Is Returning for 'Taken 3'
news.moviefone.com – Another familiar face is set to be "Taken" again: Famke Janssen will reprise her role for "Taken 3." Deadline reports that the actress has just finalized a deal to appear in the third installment of the franchise alongside star Liam Neeson, as well as Maggie Grace, who plays the on-screen couple's daughter. 26 weeks 6 days ago via brucelee
Watch: Viper, Jean Grey, Yukio & Shingen Feature In 4 Clips From 'The Wolverine'
fb.indiewire.com – Comic-Con is just a few days away, and even though "The Wolverine" will be rolling into San Diego in a final push to woo and wow nerds, that hasn't stopped the Fox marketing machine. As per usual, they are dumping as much as they possibly can from their summer tentpole short of including the credits, and four more brief clips have rolled online, keeping interest in the fanged hero polished. 1 year 9 weeks ago via donnieyen
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collider.com – It's hard to create cool movie posters, but The Wolverine sumi-e ink poster campaign by Fox's Chief Creative Officer Tony Sella has done exactly that. Over the past few months, the studio has released eye-catching sumi-e character posters for Wolverine, Silver Samurai, Viper, and Yukio. With the film's July 26th release date fast approaching, the studio is letting us premiere the latest sumi-e poster, and this one features Logan's lost love, Jean Grey. 1 year 12 weeks ago via brucelee
'The Wolverine' director James Mangold reveals more about Jean Grey's role
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WonderCon 2013: Famke Janssen Discusses Her Cameo as Jean Grey in 'The Wolverine'—Sort Of
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shocktillyoudrop.com – Famke Janssen is no stranger to the genre, landing on the horror map in '95 with Clive Barker's Lord of Illusions (that same year she made a splash with her turn in the James Bond film Goldeneye). Now, many years and movies later, audiences will find her playing a big, bad witch in Hansel & Gretel 1 year 40 weeks ago via jetli
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214 Lafayette Street: Searching for the Substation
Last night, I was lucky enough to accompany a friend to an event at 214 Lafayette Street. Like so much of the real estate in New York City, this building has been drastically changed from its original state, and now apparently rents as a single-family home for $100,000 a month. Given the location, intimate views of SoHo, and impeccable renovations, the price tag doesn't really surprise me- but here I'll focus on the glimpses I caught of the building's industrial past.
Constructed in 1922, 214 Lafayette used to be a Consolidated Edison substation. In addition to its sprawling electric plants, ConEd also erected smaller power stations on regular city streets, next to existing buildings, which provided electricity to the subway system. Just as many of the subway's ventilation shafts were built to blend in as much as possible with the surrounding neighborhood, 214 Lafayette was made to look like just another stone-and-brick building on the block.
Today, the machinery is long gone. Walking past the building, it's easy to ignore- it still blends in, perhaps even looking a little shabby. But as soon as I walked in to the ground floor space, with walls painted black, I saw a bright blue glow coming from the back- and realized it was a window looking into a swimming pool, with a small underwater band:
Of course, we went up to the second floor pool level. On this level, which was left the most open, it was easy to imagine the hulking machines that used to be there.
Note the exposed brick and the iron beams running along the ceiling.
A view into the adjoining courtyard.
What's that weird white thing? Wtf is going on with this decor…?
Oh, a spiral staircase! Obligatory shot, because I am obsessed with them. This reminds me of the servant staircases you sometimes find in old homes- if any part of this staircase is original, it would have been a convenient way for workers to reach the lower level without having to run all the way to the stairs at the front of the building.
Moving up to higher floors, I paid special attention to the windows. Based on photos I've seen of the building from the 1930s, I think the windows and their original casings have all been replaced. The rectangular windows are decent, and have a nice opening mechanism that at least harkens back to what they would have looked like.
I wasn't as happy with the arch window. It was gorgeous, but the metalwork seemed cheap and flimsy on inspection. I think if they had made the bars a bit thicker and textured, more like the original iron, it would have been a better match for the rustic look of the exposed brick.
Finally, I want to point out that despite the price tag, the building still has to contend with the idiosyncrasies of New York City heating:
An exposed baseboard heater, just hangin' out. These ran along the walls of most of the rooms.


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I am not sure if this is the right location to post this, but I need help building a PC for my girlfriend who's old laptop finally gave up trying to survive. We are both broke college students, but we both enjoy gaming, and so I am looking for a sweet spot machine that does not drive me into debt, but can actually run things on low to mid settings.
The problem is, I have not built a computer for 4 years, and so much has happened in the PC world that I feel like I do not have a good starting spot.
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Emily Kirk '16 at the Dumond Conservancy in Miami
-story by Kaitlyn Sewell '15
Randolph-Macon College student Emily Kirk '16 is a
psychology and biology major who is
spending part of the summer at the DuMond Conservancy in Miami, Florida for her
Schapiro Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
project. SURF offers students the unique opportunity to conduct 10 weeks of full-time,
original research during the summer months, under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
Monkey Business
Kirk is studying the Saimiri scuireus, also known as the squirrel monkey,
and will focus on the playful learning behaviors and relationships of the young.
"The baby monkeys must learn to separate from their mothers and acquire survival
skills through interacting in playful behavior with other monkeys," Kirk's mentor,
Psychology Professor Kelly Lambert,
Kirk will also be observing alloparenting behavior—a parenting style in which the
young are co-raised by mature members of the species who are not their parents—as
well as gathering fecal matter to look for stress hormones in the babies. "It will
be like working in the jungle," Kirk says. "I am very excited."
Family Ties
Kirk's interest in her studies sparked from her parents, both of whom are field
biologists. "I love animals; I grew up living with them in a rural area," says the
Lexington, Virginia native. "I also went into the field with my parents for freshwater
biology studies." In high school, Kirk discovered her passion for neurology through
a student-chosen final research project about the human brain. "I started researching
for it, and it wasn't even like homework," Kirk shares. Her mother is a friend of
Biology and Environmental Studies
Professor Chas. Gowan.
"Professor Gowan showed me around campus and introduced me to Professor Lambert,"
Kirk explains. Lambert encouraged her to pursue her interest at the DuMond Conservancy,
and she prepared for her trip by researching articles on squirrel monkeys and infant
social behavior.
The SURF Community
As part of the summer SURF community on campus, Kirk is enjoying getting to know
other R-MC students who are also challenging themselves with SURF's graduate-level
work. "We are getting along great," Kirk says. "This is something I couldn't do
at a bigger school. It's awesome to have this opportunity."
Lambert speaks very highly of Kirk, one of only two sophomores in the summer SURF
"SURF fully engages students in research projects," says Lambert, the Macon and
Joan Brock Professor of Psychology. "While other students may be at the beach over
the summer, SURF students take the initiative to work. They celebrate their successes
and learn from their failures." Lambert also admires the close-knit community SURF
creates for its participants. "All of the students live with other students who
share their sense of initiative," she says. "SURF offers a great life-learning experience."
Campus Involvement
Kirk, a member of the Honors Program, is an
active participant in other R-MC activities. She is the incoming president of the
equestrian team for 2013-2014. She will lead team meetings, keep the
Athletics Department up to date with the team's finances, and work with
Haverhill Farm, where the equestrian team rides.
Kirk is also a member of
Leadership Fellows, an organization that helps students learn the importance
of communication skills, diplomacy, and professionalism.
"The Leadership Fellows conferences are all-day affairs," says Kirk. "We listen
to speakers and participate in leadership-building groups. The program has really
helped me learn to work in the real world."
R-MC and Beyond
Kirk, whose post-R-MC plans include graduate school, feels right at home as a Yellow
"I love the community atmosphere and seeing the same faces every day," Kirk shares
about her experience at R-MC. "And your professors know you and want you to succeed."
Generous Support
The SURF program was established in 1995 through a generous gift made by Ben '64
and Peggy Schapiro. The Schapiros continue to support this program, which promotes
scholarly undergraduate research by R-MC students in all disciplines.


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Michael Tsegaye, Arenguade / 2011
Santu Mofokeng, Katse Dam Lesotho / 1996
Jo Ractliffe, Port Nolloth
From the series West Coast Drives, 1986
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Jo Ractliffe, Piketberg 1
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Richard Goma is a member of the Congolese photographer collective, Génération Elili. Read full article on the collective on the Addis Rumble blog here.
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Somali Women
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Waaberi Band, New Dawn, 1997
Born in 1948 as Halima Khaliif Omar, Magool (flower in Somali language) was a prominent Somali singers and considered as one of the greatest entertainers of her time. She was the first ever Miss Somalia and sang in the Waaberi band in the 1960's. After singing lovesongs for some years Magool turned to singing Islamic songs in the late 1970's that criticized the then ruling military government. A self-imposed exile followed and when she finally returned to Mogadishu in 1987, she performed a concert "Mogadishu & Magool" that to date is the most succesful concert in Somali history, with more than 15,000 people reportedly turning out in the city's stadium.
Magool died in 2004.
A young Iman enroute to a press conference in photographer Peter Beard's home in New York in the 70's.


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Statistician cracks the scratch lottery code
Statisticians everywhere are squealing in delight over this story on fellow statistician Mohan Srivastava, who used his know-how to crack the code of a tic-tac-toe scatcher lottery game. After winning three dollars on a scratcher ticket that was given to him as a gag gift, Srivastava got to wondering about the process of how tickets were made. As a geological consultant who figures out if areas are worth mining for gold, he wondered if he could do the same with this scatcher.
Srivastava realized that the same logic could be applied to the lottery. The apparent randomness of the scratch ticket was just a facade, a mathematical lie. And this meant that the lottery system might actually be solvable, just like those mining samples. "At the time, I had no intention of cracking the tickets," he says. He was just curious about the algorithm that produced the numbers. Walking back from the gas station with the chips and coffee he'd bought with his winnings, he turned the problem over in his mind. By the time he reached the office, he was confident that he knew how the software might work, how it could precisely control the number of winners while still appearing random. "It wasn't that hard," Srivastava says. "I do the same kind of math all day long."
It turns out he was able to pick out winners 90 percent of the time. He eventually told the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation about the flaw, simply because he did the math and he makes more as a consultant than he would scratching hundreds of tickets every day. The game is no longer in stores now, of course, but on whether other games can be cracked:
Fundamentally, he believes that creating impregnable tickets is extremely difficult, if not impossible. "There is nothing random about the lottery," he says. "In reality, everything about the game has been carefully designed to control payouts and entice the consumer." Of course, these elaborate design elements mean that the ticket can be undesigned, that the algorithm can be reverse-engineered. The veneer of chance can be peeled away.
I sense ticket sales spiking across the country.
The funny thing is that most statisticians I know don't gamble at all because they know the odds are not in their favor. On the other hand, for Srivastava, it was statistics that drew him in.
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like the story… I am feeling like it will boost up lottery sales (ok, only a little) mostly driven by the stats students :)
impressive…..but this was really disheartening to read that statisticians avoided this lottery because they thought the odds are not in their favor…..
Very interesting. There is of course one flaw. They don't normally sell scratchers that way. You get the next one off the roll. This is clearly the case for machine sold tickets – there you have no control so you are back to the statistical knowledge that you will lose.
I suppose in a store with a physical clerk you might be able to persuade them to let you look through the roll or stack of tickets and select the ones you want. But you'll only get to do that once.
So bottom line – while this is a triumph for math it isn't going to make much difference in real life