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Hospital/Healthcare Emergency Disaster Planning and Preparedness
This is a 2 level (20 contact hours per level) certificate program based at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, in the School of Medicine. This program has been developed to address the need for more individuals with skills focused on addressing emergency management for hospitals and healthcare systems before, during and after disasters.
Faculty will include those from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, visiting instructors, as well as other adjunct faculty.
To view the H2EDP2 Brochure, please click here (.pdf)
Ongoing disasters, new standards by healthcare accreditation and regulatory bodies, and the general sense that emergency preparedness and disaster planning has been neglected by some healthcare systems has driven the need for individuals with specialized skills to address emergency preparedness and medical disaster planning in hospitals and health care systems. This program will provide participants with current information on a variety of topics to better address emergency management for hospitals and healthcare systems before, during and after disasters.
Information presented should improve ability to:
- perform functions essential to hospital/healthcare system emergency management and medical disaster planning.
- interpret the Emergency Support Function 8 under the National Response Framework.
- discuss the rules, guidelines, regulations, and statutory requirements for healthcare systems.
- design an emergency operations plan.
- create disaster specialty teams.
Target Audience:
The program is constructed around the hospital and healthcare system environment, information covered will also benefit participants who have similar roles in skilled nursing facilities, physician practices, adult day care, community healthcare centers and other fixed facility healthcare programs.
Continuing Education:
- Physicians: Category II CME (Self Claim)
- Nurses: Education Credits - Approval Pending
- Prehospital Providers: 40 CE hours approved by NCOEMS
Ancillary Certifications Available:
During the program participants will develop materials for application as Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) and /or Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP). Both certifications are administered by agencies outside of this program. The program will assist with the application process but meeting all requirements is the responsibility of the applicant.
To access the application please click on the Hospital/Healthcare Emergency Disaster Preparedness Button to the left. You will be notified once your application is recieved. If you register and pay 30 days before the start of a session you are eligible for a $50 discount. If you have any further questions please contact Jim Gusler at (919) 966-3659. Payments can be made securely online at:
2011 H2EDP2 Program
Program Meeting Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Program Meeting Dates:
Pre-Session Workshop
Basic Session (1)
Basic Session (2)
Advanced Session
To meet pre-requisites, participants may choose to complete specific FEMA Independent Study courses on-line OR attend the one day Pre-session Workshop.
The Pre-session Workshop covers the basics of incident management, emergency management, emergency operations, disaster planning, exercise design, NIMS, ESF 8 & continuity of operations.
Attendance at the Pre-session Workshop that will meet in Chapel Hill is required for participants who are unable to complete the online courses. Participants who complete the pre-requisites via the on-line FEMA courses are not excluded from attending the Pre-session Workshop.
FEMA Independent Study Courses / Pre-Session Workshop Content:
- FEMA IS 1 - Emergency Manager: An Orientation to the Position
- FEMA IS 100HC - Incident Command System Health Care
- FEMA IS 120.a - An Introduction to Exercises
- FEMA IS 235 - Emergency Planning
- FEMA IS 200HC - Applying ICS to HCO's
- FEMA IS 546.a - Continuity of Operations Awareness Course
- FEMA IS 700.a - National Incident Management System (NIMS) an Introduction
- FEMA IS 775 - EOC Management and Operations
- FEMA IS 800b - National Response Framework
- FEMA IS 808 - Emergency Support Function 8 Public Health and Human Services
(Taken On-Line, the FEMA Courses are offered to the public Free of Charge)
Core Program:
The core program will meet in Chapel Hill and builds upon the knowledge gained in the pre-requisites and includes; rules, guidelines, and statutory requirements for healthcare systems during a disaster. Focus the first session will be on the basics of healthcare emergency preparedness. This will include overviews of the current emergency preparedness systems, an overview of applicable rules and regulations, and the use of current tools that are available to assist us with emergency preparedness. The second session will focus on development of plans, exercising, and other higher level responsibilities of emergency preparedness.
Basic Session
County, State and Federal Emergency Management
Overview: The Stafford Act, as Amended
Command and Control: HICS, Incident Command, & NIMS
Overview: Emergency Support Function ESF-8 Health and Medical
EOC Operations
Legal Issues, regulations, standards, rules during a disaster
Joint Commission and CMS Requirements
Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA)
Tour the SMARTT Control Center
Advanced Session
HVA driven Business Continuity Plans (EOP & COOP Plans)
Bio-ethical planning and decision making
Mitigation and Recovery
Communications Planning and Systems
Reputation Maintenance and Recovery
Grant Funding with a focus on Mitigation and Planning
Exercises—Conducting and Evaluating
Community Integration (Mass Gatherings, Lrg. Scale Events, Local EM, Other Services)
Surge Capacity, dealing with a surge
The Hospital Role in Hospital/Healthcare System Evacuations
Evacuations: Stay or Go Decisions
Evacuation Systems
Developing response Specialty Teams and Incident Response Equipment
Registration and Fees:
Online Registration Only (If you need assistance with the online registration please contact Jim Gusler at (919) 966-3659
Core Program: (Basic and Advanced Sessions)
In state: $399 / session
Out of state: $499 / session
Early Registration Discount: $50.
Deduct $50 from the core program fee if registered and paid 30 days prior to the start of the program.
Pre-Session Workshop: $59
This workshop is mandatory for those not meeting the prerequisite on-line FEMA Independent Study Courses. Others have the option of attending, but must register and pay.
Once your Application is received, you will be notified if you are approved, and what discounts you qualify to receive. Please note in the comments section what discount(s) if any, you believe you are entitled to receive. Receipt date of your application will be the date we use for determining discounts and deadlines. At that point, your price will be locked in for 30 days.
Requests for refunds will be honored only if received five working days prior to the first day of the program. An administrative fee of 25% of the registration fee will be deducted from all refunds. No refunds will be made if cancellation is made less than five working days before the start of the program. Substitutions will be accepted with advance notification. Substitutions made less than forty-eight hours before the course will be subject to an administrative fee of 25%.
The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement, the University will fully refund registration fees but is not responsible for any related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines, rental car or travel agencies.
Program Coordinator
James Gusler, BS, EMT-P
University of North Carolina - School of Medicine
101 Manning Drive - CB 7600
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7600
(919) 966-3659 - Office
(919) 966-6308 - Fax
Program Director
Randy Kearns, MSA, DHA(c), CEM
Non-Attending Faculty
University of North Carolina – School of Medicine
101 Manning Drive - CB 7600
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7600
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If you are interested in attending this program or a subsequent offering of this program, please email me to express your interest. We must demonstrate sufficient interest to conduct this program.
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A Trip to the Hand Saw, Plane, and Chisel Factory
Charla Gabert
This is a view from the back of the main building in Warren, Maine. It contains a production facilitiy, offices, a demo room, and a small retail store. Hand saws, chisels, planes, and other metal tools are fabricated and assembled at this and a smaller building nearby. Work benches and wood parts (knobs, handles, and the like) are made at a facility in a nearby town.
David Frane
Lie-Nielsen's shop contains a mix of old, new, low-tech, and high-tech machines. These are some old Bridgeport milling machines.
This surface grinding machine is used to grind plane blades. The table moves back and forth under the spinning head, which can be set up to flatten or bevel blades. After the machine work is done the blade will be honed by hand.
These electric ovens are used for heat treating blades.
This US made A2 steel bar stock will be turned into chisel blades.
Bar stock is placed in the hoppers of these and other CNC machines, which cut the material to length and then machine them to the desired shape.
The CNC machines remove everything that isn't "chisel" and turns it into shavings—which will be recycled and later made into something else.
Here is a selection of finished socket chisels, which are kept in the demo room so visitors can try them out
Lie-Nielsen does not have the facilities to produce its own iron castings—though at one time it produced bronze castings in-house. Now, all castings are made by outside suppliers in Maine and Massachusetts. These plane bodies are made from ductile iron because it is stronger and more resilient than traditional gray iron. Bronze castings are made from manganese bronze, an alloy that weighs more than iron and wears better than brass.
Cast iron plane bodies receive a powder coating when they arrive at the shop. Some of the powder coating will be removed as the casting is machined. Only those parts that are not machined will retain the powder coat color. These plane bodies have yet to be machined and are black on all surfaces.
The tour guide is showing a plane body at an intermediate stage of machining. The sole (bottom) has been ground flat. The next step will be to grind the sides flat and square to the sole.
These CNC machines are used to machine tools and make parts.
Bronze castings for the no. 97 1/2 Small Chisel Plane. If you look closely you'll see that the top forward edges have been machined. The rest of the casting is still rough except for maybe the sole (bottom).
Bronze chips and shavings collect in a bin at the base of a CNC machine.
More old Bridgeport milling machines.
This is the polishing area, where parts are sanded and buffed to the desired finish. Unlike earlier stages of production, this is nearly all handwork.
The assembly area is next to the polishing area and is the final stage before shipping. Here you can see some of the small parts used to assemble planes.
This top of this table is a granite surface plate and is as flat as flat can be. Planes and other tools can be placed on this surface and checked for accuracy (flat, straight, square, etc.)
These finished tools have been wiped down to remove hand prints and are ready to be wrapped in rust proof paper, boxed, and shipped.
Vises and bench tops are produced by outside suppliers. Lie-Nielsen makes the legs and does the final assembly at a facility in a nearby town.
This is the room where hand saws are made and assembled.
This will soon be a backsaw blade. It arrived as part of a coil of metal, was cut to shape, and will have holes drilled in it to hold a handle and back.
This brass bar stock will be used to make back saws. It will be cut to length and have a narrow kerf milled in the edge to accept the blade.
Teeth are cut into handsaw blades using one of several Foley Belsaw machines, each set to produce a particular tooth pattern.
Panel saw blades ready for handles and sharpening.
Backsaw blades ready for handles and sharpening.
I've never met anyone who knows how to use a saw set, let alone someone who has two of the things. The fellow who uses these hand-sharpens every saw that comes out of Lie-Nielsen's shop, setting and filing each and every tooth.
My visit took place during an open house so Lie-Nielsen staff was demonstrating various tools that they sell—including these Swedish-made axes from Wetterlings.
Every, or nearly every, tool Lie-Nielsen makes was available for trial in the second floor demo room. This table contains maybe 15% of what was there.
Here are a few of their handsaws. The same tools are available with multiple tooth options.
More hand planes here. The violin plane, the small one second row up three back from the end, reminds me of the tool Thomas Lie-Nielsen was showing around at the boat shop where I met him 30 years back—though the catalogue says it's a new design.
Some spoke shaves, scraping planes, and drool-worthy hand planes here.
This is a view from the front. The narrow building on the far left is a production facility. The part with the dormers is the retail store. The largest part of the facility is off to the right; you can just make out the cupola on top of the demo room.
Lie-Nielsen Toolworks is just off Route 1 in Warren, Maine.
During a recent vacation in Maine I realized we'd be passing through Warren, home to Lie-Nielsen Toolworks, so I stopped in for a look. It was an unplanned visit so imagine my delight when I discovered they were having an open house that included a tour of the factory.
It was great to finally be able to see the place. I'd been aware of the company for a very long time, having met the founder 30+ years ago at a nearby maritime museum where I was a boat building apprentice. Thomas Lie-Nielsen had stopped by to see someone and brought some planes with him. They were incredible in every way, but beyond the means of any of the guys in the shop--most of us bought hand tools at flea markets. I remember thinking there's no way this guy will make a go of it selling such expensive tools. I'm happy to have been wrong; Lie-Nielsen Toolworks grew and prospered, and now employs close to 100 people
The company makes an incredible assortment of high-end hand tools: planes, chisels, handsaws, and the like. Everything it produces is 100% US made, though some of the tools it sells are made by other companies. At their retail store I saw measuring and layout tools from Starrett, rasps from a French company called Auriou, and Swedish axes from Wetterlings.
Nothing Lie-Nielsen Toolworks makes or sells is aimed at what marketers refer to as value shoppers—it's all pricey stuff. The company would argue their tools are a lifetime investment, expensive only in relation to their mass produced counterparts. I can see their point, the cabinets and furniture I built during my career were more expensive than ones that came from a factory. It's too bad I couldn't afford to buy something from Thomas Lie-Nielsen when he came through the boat shop 30 years back because by now that tool would certainly have paid for itself.
The slideshow on the left contains photos from my tour of the factory. The captions will explain what everything is. There are a bunch of shots of Lie-Nielsen tools at the end.
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I am very curios regarding MSIL work. As far as i understand in compile time CLR translates its code to the MSIL in order to provide some optimizations which is later translated by JIT to the machine code.
For example if we have :
using (TextWriter w = File.CreateText("log.txt"))
w.WriteLine("This is line one");
it will translated in MSIL to the following code:
TextWriter w = File.CreateText("log.txt");
w.WriteLine("This is line one");
bool flag = w == null;
if (!flag)
I am not sure if it will translated exactly like that but definitely to something similar.
The point is, that i trying to investigate MSIL optimizations. Till this point i have found that MSIL translated to asm code which is not so readable for me.
Is there any tool that shows me translated MSIL in C# code or even in pseudo code ?
Highly appreciate references and related links.
I wrote using we see above:
using (TextWriter w = File.CreateText("log.txt"))
w.WriteLine("This is line one");
and compiled it. Then i used Reflector to see the code and i saw the same code i wrote instead to see some optimizations.
The i used LINQPad with the same code. I have found that MSIL output was :
IL_0001: ldstr "log.txt"
IL_0006: call System.IO.File.CreateText
IL_000B: stloc.0 // w
IL_000C: nop
IL_000D: ldloc.0 // w
IL_000E: ldstr "This is line one"
IL_0013: callvirt System.IO.TextWriter.WriteLine
IL_0018: nop
IL_0019: nop
IL_001A: leave.s IL_002C
IL_001C: ldloc.0 // w
IL_001D: ldnull
IL_001E: ceq
IL_0020: stloc.1 // CS$4$0000
IL_0021: ldloc.1 // CS$4$0000
IL_0022: brtrue.s IL_002B
IL_0024: ldloc.0 // w
IL_0025: callvirt System.IDisposable.Dispose
IL_002A: nop
IL_002B: endfinally
From this code we see System.IDisposable.Dispose which looks like part of optimization.My intent is to see somehow C# code or pseudo code.


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Nate Roelfs
Full-time MBA
For many, mowing the lawn is a dreaded weekend chore. For others, it's a low-paying seasonal job. For Nate Roelfs, however, it's a business opportunity.
When he moved his family into an Iowa City house, Roelfs was confronted with a host of newfound responsibilities. Not least among them was lawn maintenance.
Unlike most first-time home renters though, Roelfs opted for a less traditional approach to lawn care. He bought a human-powered reel mower.
"Over the past couple of years, my wife and I have been making changes to our lifestyle in order to be more 'green,'" Roelfs said. "I fell in love with the idea of not using any gasoline for this part of home maintenance."
But he didn't stop there. As an incoming first-year MBA student at the UI Tippie College of Business, Roelfs—an aspiring entrepreneur with a commitment to living sustainably—saw more than just an environmentally friendly mower.
"I began to wonder if this [mower] could become a successful business model. I did a lot of market research and some speculating and I became convinced that this 'old school' technology could become part of a successful business."
Truly Green was thus born, Iowa City's own gasoline-free lawn service. Roelfs' burgeoning business includes his partner, Clifton Brinkmeyer, and one part-time employee who performs the lawn maintenance. Truly Green currently serves about 10 clients.
"We deliberately started small so that we could gain more experience with running a business and also because of the busy schedule I had in the MBA program."
Indeed, as a full-time MBA student, Roelfs had little time for running a small business. And Roelfs' Graduate Assistantship (GA) position leaves even less time.
As part of his scholarship, Roelfs was awarded a Graduate Assistantship (GA) position. Funded through the Tippie College of Business, GAs are "part-time business consultants," according to Roelfs.
"We place [GAs] in a variety of different opportunities ranging from working with faculty members on different research projects to staff throughout the university," said Nadia Dwight, director of student services at the Tippie College of Business. "We try to place students in areas where we feel that they will benefit the most in broadening and strengthening their professional skillset."
Among those placements is the State Hygienic Laboratory. The lab, however, hasn't always been a recipient of GA insight.
In 2007, while pursuing a dual master's degree in Health and Business Administration, Yasmine Rezai was recruited by Hygienic Lab director Chris Atchison. After graduating in 2009, she was hired full-time as the Grants and Contracts manager.
"Chris was looking for more of a standard business practices infiltration into our culture," said Rezai. "It's our mission to be the environmental and public health stewards of Iowa, but we need to balance our unlimited commitment to serving Iowa against our limited resources available."
Much like Roelfs saw a mutually beneficial opportunity for a lawn service and the environment, Rezai saw an opportunity for the Hygienic Lab and the Tippie College of Business.
"Here, students can get hands-on experience in a process-oriented place while funded as part of the GA," said Rezai. "It would benefit everyone."
Fortunately for the Hygienic Lab, Tippie had recently launched a new part of the MBA program specifically focused on process improvement. As a result, several students were placed at the lab's Coralville campus: Amol Bagaitkar, Mark Hoy, Louis Landphair, Joe Provorse, and Nate Roelfs. Each came to the Hygienic Lab to work with Lorelei Kurimski, program consultant, on process improvement initiatives.
The GAs quickly applied their business acumen to a variety projects. Included among them was reorganizing the internal billing system to reduce the number of errors and help the lab keep better track of its expenditures.
Roelfs also individually worked on a project concerning the Safe Drinking Water Act and the collection and testing of samples. He proposed several basic suggestions to reduce costs, including increasing batch utilization, implementing a testing schedule, installing interfaces between testing equipment and computers, and providing Microsoft Office training to employees.
Full implementation of the recommendations could potentially save more than $100,000 annually, according to Roelfs. Roelfs hopes to apply some of what he learned as a GA to Truly Green.
"I learned how to discover the root cause of problems, and how to make a business case for change by performing analysis on live and sometimes messy data," he said.
Roelfs is confident that his small business may one day not be so small.
"In 3-5 years, I see the business having 200-300 residential clients," Roelfs said. "I would also like to expand our services to be a more expansive lawn care program by including fertilizer, weed control, and more. All eco-friendly of course!"


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I've jailbroken my phone, and I'd like to execute some commands on it from my phone, namely, the Say command. That, unfortunately, does not work. What commands COULD I execute on the iphone, other than the standard
ls and
For an exhaustive list, you can simply do ls for all of the directories in the shell's
The above runs
There are a lot of command-line tools available for jailbroken iOS, many of them ported by saurik. If you want to find more than come with the default Cydia installation, first check Manage -> Settings (button at top left) to make sure you have your "Who Are You?" category set to Hacker or Developer. Then go to Manage -> Sources -> Cydia/Telesphoreo and browse around.
You can also install "BigBoss Recommended Tools" to install a large list of these at once.


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I have been informed that よゆう is to do with temporal or physical room, while 余地 has to do with emotional room, but I might have misunderstood the explanation.
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From WWWJDIC's example sentences search, the results for 余裕{よゆう} mostly deal with time or money. (84 results all to do with either time or money)
The results for 余地{よち} seem to apply to a broad spectrum of other things:
EDIT: To add on to Enno's hypothesis about 余地{よち} being more specific than 余裕{よゆう}.
Perhaps it's more about how the range of "room" is specified rather than how specific they are.
余地{よち} starts from the outer margin and goes towards your reference point.
余裕{よゆう} starts from your reference point and goes towards the outer margin.
Of course this is just my hypothesis.
tl;dr 余地 is more specific than 余裕, and IMO the tendency Flaw observed is a secondary product of this.
余裕 can be used in the following ways. Note that I have to change the sentence a little bit if I wanted to use 余地 instead, or can't use it at all because it would sound unnatural:
Similarly let's try to analyze example sentences using 余地:
So there is something going on other than the difference in what the "room" can refer to.
If we compare these sentences:
The former sounds more critical than the latter (i.e. the former sounds like a dismal situation. The latter sounds more optimistic). I think this comes from the fact that 余地 is more specific about how much room is left. If you say まだ戦う余地がある, you are left with just what is necessary to win the battle (i.e. you are on the edge of loosing the battle). If you say まだ戦う余裕がある, then you are not being specific and thus it implies that you still have some more room left.
Similarly, you can simply say タンクにはまだ余裕がある, but you need to specify how much room is left if you use 余地 (タンクにはまだ*かなりの量が*入る余地がある).
Similarly, 精神的に余地がない sounds unnatural but まだ頑張れる余地がある sounds ok, presumably because 頑張る implies an aim to be accomplished, which is specific. You can also say まだ頑張れる余裕がある which will again sound more optimistic.
Interestingly, 疑う余裕がある sounds unnatural probably because the brain expects that there is a specific room in the logic to be filled in order to establish a fact.
If you can create enough specificity, 余地 can also be used for money: 今年の予算に、社内旅行を入れる余地はありますかね?
So, IMO the tendency that came up in Flaw's answer is a secondary product of this.
But then of course this is just my lay-man top-of-my-head theory :p


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I think this was a made for TV movie, and a Stephen King novel, but I just looked up his works and nothing rang a bell.
The story was about an airplane that flew through some kind of portal or vortex while the passengers were asleep. When they woke up, everyone else on the plane was gone. They landed in a world which looked like the normal world except there were no people. The world appeared as kind of drab, colorless, lifeless, but I'm not sure about that. One of the cast was a blind girl, about middle school age.
Eventually, some kind of monster appeared, which was depicted (pretty cheesily) as a big floating pac-man looking thing that ate the people. Eventually they realized they had to get back on the plane and fly back through the portal while they were sleeping. Except the pilot offered to stay awake to pilot them into the portal, and then he died or went off to where everyone else disappeared to.
Rough estimate of time was the 1990s.


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What accessory work is there for the 5 lifts (squat, bench press, over head press, bent over row, and dead lift), and when should one start to consider adding these extra items to their workouts?
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Officially, all accessory workouts have been removed from the StrongLifts program because people were getting too strung up over them. Accessory workouts are supplemental--they should only serve to assist with your individual goals. However, people were falling into the "more is better" trap and adding all of the accessory workouts into their routine (to their own detriment).
This is highly individualized, and thus the answer will vary greatly from person to person. Generally speaking, you add in accessory exercises to your routine in the following situations:
This depends on what you are trying to accomplish and which category you fall into (physical therapy or strength building). There is a staggering amount of supplemental exercises available to you that assist with those 5 lifts, and even more when you are talking about physical therapy assistance. To keep it simple, I will just include the 5 that were originally included in the StrongLifts program:


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Food Labels and the FDA
Each food label includes the %DV (percent daily value), indicating the amount one serving contains of saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium. It is always wise to be aware of amount of saturated fat and cholesterol in your diet, especially if you are at risk of heart disease or have high cholesterol. If you have high blood pressure, you also need to limit your sodium intake. As an exercising woman without risks of heart disease or high blood pressure, you probably do not need to restrict sodium intake, as it is lost easily through sweat, and you can be more liberal with fat and cholesterol.
The FDA has also set standards for foods that make claims to their fat-, calorie-, and sugar-free content. "Calorie-free" means less than 5 calories per serving, and "sugar-free" and "fat-free" mean less than .5 g per serving. For other common terms on food labels, see the following chart.
Labeling Terms
- Low saturated fat = 1 g or less per serving
- Low sodium = 140 mg or less per serving
- Very low sodium = 35 mg or less
- Low cholesterol = 20 mg or less and 2 g or less of saturated fat
- Low calorie = 40 cal or less
- Lean = less than 10 g total fat, 4.5 g or less saturated fat, less than 95 mg cholesterol
- Extra lean = less than 5 g total fat, less than 2 g saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol
- High = contains 20 percent or more of the %DV of a nutrient
- Good source = contains 10 to 19 percent of the %DV of a nutrient
- Reduced/less/fewer = 25 percent less fat/sodium/sugar/calories than the regular product
- Light = one-third fewer calories or half the fat or sodium in low-cal or low-fat product
- Healthy = low in fat, cholesterol, sodium, and contain at least 90% of %DV vitamins A or C, iron, calcium, protein, or fiber.
Also, there are some food labels that claim that the food lowers risk of coronary heart disease. This means that the food is low in both overall and saturated fat and cholesterol and essentially qualifys as "extra lean." Food labels that claim to lower cancer risks include foods that are low in saturated fat and are also a "good source" of fiber or vitamins A or C. The FDA also has requirements for restaurants that make claims to have healthful foods, providing guidelines and standards for their meals. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates meat and poultry products.
Supplements are not regulated by FDA; therefore, there are no requirements or standards to establish or measure safety, effect, or potency. You are more likely to find a safer supplement by buying a product made by a company that makes other FDA-regulated products (such as a large drug company) or has a USP label. The USP (United States Pharmocopeia) is a governing body that regulates the safety and efficacy of supplements. You can also go to www.consumerlab.com to see a safety rating on many supplements.
The best recommendation is to eat a minimum of four servings of fruits, four vegetables, four dairy, three protein (tofu, nuts, meat, fish), two whole grains, three fats, and four breads daily. You should drink at least eight, 8-ounce glasses of water, juice, or sport drinks. If you can do this, you will meet all your nutritional needs. Taking one multivitamin daily along with one calcium supplement will balance any nutrients you might have missed during the day. If you have questions or want to try to improve your nutrition, consult with your doctor and a nutritionist. Your efforts will be rewarded as you start to notice yourself feeling healthier and stronger, thinking clearer, and performing better. Your disease and cancer risks will go down. You will feel healthy and fit, inside and out!
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I was reading the Player's Handbook I of D&D 4e and couldn't find any mention of grapple.
How does grapple work, if at all? Please give examples.
There is no concept of grappling in 4e.
The concept is replaced with the
Breaking a grab is accomplished by spending a move action to attempt to escape, being pushed pulled or slid out of reach or by teleporting out of the grab. Escape attempts vs monsters are either set by a DC (can be different depending on whether athletics or acrobatics are used to escape), or by the monster's defenses (Fortitude for Athletics, Reflex for Acrobatics). When a PC grabs there is no DC and the character's defenses are used.
To update this to actually answer the question as now posed:
The basic action to grab someone is a standard action in which you make a strength attack against your enemy's Reflex. You are required to have a freehand, and your enemy cannot be more than one size larger than you. If you hit then you are
There are a few more rules related to the grabbed condition, but this is most of the stuff you need for play.


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In RFC 4764, the length of ciphertext is as the same as the length of plaintext. However, the test vectors in The EAX Mode of Operation show that the ciphertext must be longer than the plaintext.
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Under the $11 million agreement announced late Wednesday, Southern Connecticut Bancorp and its subsidiary, The Bank of Southern Connecticut, will merge with and into Liberty Bank. In exchange, each Southern Connecticut Bancorp shareholder will receive $3.76 in cash per each share of stock they own.
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The latest game to emerge from the depths of developer Eidos Montreal arrives today in stores across North America and later this week in Europe and other regions, but Eidos Montreal's Nick Cantin says that there's already a lot of scope for a sequel to 2014's Thief. Speaking to OXM ahead of the game's launch, Cantin said:
"We've built a really big universe around the first game, and there's a lot of layers to it – the world is really deep. So there's a lot of possibilities to jump on."
Thief's lead level designer Daniel Windfeld Schmidt is "very keen to see how people respond to the game," but nothing has yet been announced regarding a sequel to Thief.
Review scores for Thief have so far settled at about an average of 70 percent on all platforms – not a bad score by any means, but it might give Square Enix pause before greenlighting production on another game in the series any time soon.
Do you think we'll see news of a new Thief game in the year following the reboot here in 2014? Regardless of critical reception, sales of Thief may just dictate whether or not Eidos Montreal is given another chance at the series.
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Simple Definition of arrogate
: to take or claim (something, such as a right or a privilege) in a way that is not fair or legal
Full Definition of arrogate
arrogationplay \ˌer-ə-ˈgā-shən, ˌa-rə-\ noun
Examples of arrogate in a sentence
They've arrogated to themselves the power to change the rules arbitrarily.
She arrogated the leadership role to herself.
Did You Know?
Arrogate comes from the Latin arrogatus, a past participle of the verb "arrogare," which means "to appropriate to one's self." The Latin verb, in turn, was formed from the prefix ad- ("to" or "toward") and the verb "rogare" ("to ask"). You may have noticed that "arrogate" is similar to the more familiar "arrogant." And there is, in fact, a relationship between the two words. "Arrogant" comes from Latin arrogant-, arrogans, the present participle of "arrogare." "Arrogant" is often applied to that sense of superiority which comes from someone claiming (or arrogating) more consideration than is due to that person's position, dignity, or power.
Origin and Etymology of arrogate
Latin arrogatus, past participle of arrogare, from ad- + rogare to ask — more at right
First Known Use: 1537
Rhymes with arrogate
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A Quote by Eric Butterworth on greatness, achievement, and impossible
...why be an average person? All the great achievements of history
have been made by strong individuals who refused to consult statistics
or to listen to those who could prove convincingly that what they
wanted to do, and in fact ultimately did do, was completely impossible.
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5 Seemingly Innocent Ways You Risk Your Identity Every Day
We tend to think of identity theft as a crime perpetrated exclusively on stupid people. Sure, you don't fall for that Nigerian prince schtick and you don't send your login information to "official" emails that misspell "PayPal."
Well, you'd best take a slice of humble pie, because there are lots of things that you do every day, that you're probably doing right now, that are putting your personal information at risk. Things like ...
#5. Playing Facebook Games
After a long, hard day of playing Facebook games and pretending to work, there's nothing quite as relaxing as heading home to unwind and play Facebook games without pretending to work. It's an innocent exchange. You get a few hours of entertainment in turn for nothing more than your time and willingness to glance at a couple of ads.
"Before 'Farmville,' gin was the only thing that could get me through a day of work."
We've already discussed how Zynga, the operators of "Farmville," are evil masterminds. What we didn't tell you is how you're pretty much opening your entire life to them whenever you play. And, if you don't happen to use any of their games, you can rest assured that the same is true of virtually every app on Facebook. Last month, the security firm Symantec uncovered a security hole in the social network that gave third-party clients access to the entirety of a user's account.
But hey, 'Mafia Wars'!
And we don't just mean they could see all those pictures of you drunkenly fingering that elephant pinata at your cousin's birthday blowout. Facebook was accidentally leaking access tokens to advertisers, developers, every-damn-body. Theoretically, these tokens could give a third party the ability to post as you on your profile, as well as look through literally everything you've ever posted on Facebook. As many as 100,000 apps had tokens leaked to them over a period of years.
"What other social network are you going to use -- MySpace?"
It's not directly Facebook's fault, except where they've been completely negligent about what goes on on their servers. Most Facebook apps are developed by third parties that can basically hijack the service for whatever dubious purposes they like, as evidenced by the plague of Facebook app viruses that spread thanks to people's tendency to click on anything that looks vaguely like a picture of boobs.
"Tits? Hell yeah I'll let you have access to my hard drive."
Now, here's the good news. Facebook doesn't think that any of the third-party sites actually took advantage of this hole when it was open. But that doesn't mean advertisers and app developers don't love spying on you. Facebook's privacy policy does forbid any app from sending user data to third parties, but The Wall Street Journal conducted a study at the end of 2010 which showed that 10 out of 10 of the top Facebook apps were in violation. Those apps sent off user ID data on millions of users to "outside companies," which means millions of people found their names, app preferences and friend lists leaked out to admen.
"Can you believe Bill is flirting with Jane and Sarah? Let's try to sell penis enlargers to all of them."
In other words, information sharing is against Facebook's privacy policy in the same sense that jaywalking is against the law. The rules are there, but nobody tries very hard to enforce them.
#4. Using Public Wi-Fi
About one-fifth of Internet users have used a public Wi-Fi network, be it at Starbucks or an airport or any of thousands of other locations where people just can't bear to be out of contact with their Facebook wall. Most of those users probably weren't aware that they were putting everything from their email password to their PornHub account at the mercy of anyone who happened to be paying attention.
"Would you like a croissant or some identity theft with your coffee?"
And we literally do mean anyone. There's a program called Firesheep that allows the user to intercept your Wi-Fi connection and gather the cookies from whatever sites you visit. The cookies, of course, being the files containing the info that lets you automatically log into sites the next time you visit. Once they have those cookies, they can gain access to your accounts. The Internet's propensity to give everything a geeky nickname has dubbed this process "sidejacking."
The creators of Firesheep are adamant that they don't intend for anyone to actually use this freely distributed program, but wanted "to demonstrate just how serious this problem is." Which is kind of like building a doomsday device to save the world from doomsday devices.
"There. Now the world is safe."
A recent British study hired a security expert to find out just how easy it is to leech sensitive information out of the public airwaves, and the guy wound up breaking into the accounts of 350 people in one hour, each "sidejack" taking as little as five seconds.
Worse, the hacker doesn't even need to stick around to continue harvesting your passwords. Open Wi-Fi is like an orgy during a latex shortage. Much like governments ill-advisedly developing anthrax and rage viruses, one lab recently developed what they call "Typhoid" malware, which can surf the Wi-Fi networks and infect computers that are in proximity to each other.
Because the original typhoid was such a good time for everybody.
#3. Following Celebrities on Twitter
The invention of Twitter has been useful primarily in maximizing the ability of celebrities to expose us to their shockingly dull and inane lives. But the mass adoption of the medium combined with the childlike trust we have in famous people creates just another opportunity for scammers to exploit.
"Taylor Hicks wants to worship the dark god Set? Count us in."
The fact is, celebrity Twitter accounts are easier to break into than a convertible sedan, as we saw in January 2009 when 33 different celebrity or corporate Twitter accounts were hacked. It began with a tweet from Fox News that read "Breaking: Bill O Riley [sic] is gay" and didn't stop until Rick Sanchez of CNN had admitted to being high on crack and Britney Spears informed a shocked nation about her four-foot-wide vagina.
Okay, so the Rich Sanchez = crack thing makes sense.
So why should you care that strangers are taking over Twitter accounts and making celebrities say ridiculous things? Well, the very same week this article was written, actor Simon Pegg's Twitter was hacked, telling his followers to download a Paul screensaver. Those who did found themselves infected with a Trojan designed to steal their online banking login information.
Which is, arguably, a better fate than watching Paul.
Just a couple of months earlier, Lady Gaga sent out an oddly worded tweet that purported to include a link to one of her banned music videos. The link led to a bogus site that attempted to hijack your Twitter account, using it to spread the same tainted message to all of your followers. Gaga wasn't the origin of the tweet, but she fell for it like thousands of other people and ended up exposing her 9.6 million followers to scammers as a result.
How could she have been outwitted?
You'd think it's their own fault for trusting somebody who once wore a gown made of meat, right? You'd be less inclined to expect scammers distributing links through Barack Obama's Twitter. Except, oh wait, that totally happened. Having lots of money and the ability to order a nuclear strike doesn't render you immune to 18-year-old kids with an Internet connection and buckets of free time.
"He's a nerd, gentlemen. The only way to stop him is a girlfriend who puts out."


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5 Characters Who Totally Missed the Moral of Their Own Movie
#2. Superman Is for Truth, Justice and the American Way! (When It's Convenient)
The Moral:
Well there is no moral -- he is the moral. He's a super ... man. This Metropolis Marvel is pretty much the poster boy for goodness, right? And not just any goodness -- Truth, Justice and the Mahfuckin' American Way! He ignores personal gain; the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, and all that.
It's really the whole point of Superman -- he's there to show us that you can be both powerful and good, unlike Lex Luthor, who has let what power he has corrupt him into a search for personal gain. Superman is selfless, the son of a powerful father who was brought onto this Earth to show human beings their potential for love and kindness.
And to build wicked snow forts.
The Miss:
Well, he lies ... he lets criminals get away ... he's not helping the country at all. Seriously, how is that not evident?
OK, these are big accusations -- so let's take them one by one.
So he is for truth, huh? Like, truth as in not lying, right? So who is this guy then?
Spoiler: The guy in the middle is actually Superman.
That would be Clark Kent, the normal guy that Superman lies about being every day of his life. OK, it's a little nitpicky -- after all, he has to protect himself and his loved ones and all that, right? However, since he can't tell people he's Superman, he must at least level the playing field and refrain from abusing his powers while in Clark Kent mode. You wouldn't play poker with the guy you knew could see through shit, so surely if Superman isn't going to fess, he has to make sure not to abuse his anonymity ... right?
Wait, wouldn't his X-ray vision just show him bones? We admit, we don't know how X-rays work.
See, that's when things get a little ... well, scumbaggy. It would be one thing if he used his powers every now and then to stop a vase from falling or something like that, but he uses his powers ALL THE FUCKING TIME as Clark. He abuses the fuck out of his powers, and not just for your everyday looking at tits, either; he does it to literally stalk Lois Lane. In the first film, he actually looks through Lois' purse using his X-ray vision. She calls him on it and he says he made a lucky guess like the liar that he is. He watches her in elevators and listens in on her conversations in the newest film. It's fucked.
Oh, and check him out floating over her house watching her family have supper, the dream of every ambitious stalker everywhere:
Nothing says "I love you" like rape eyes through a locked window.
So, truth aside ... what else are we left with? Justice, right?
This seems like a no-brainer. Superman catches the bad guys and puts them in jail. Justice is served!
But here's the thing -- as revealed in the last film, Lex Luthor gets out of prison not by escaping ... no, he gets out of jail because Superman isn't so great at the little things, like "Miranda rights," "due process" and "making your court date." Yeah, turns out you just can't fly up to a jail and toss a bad guy in like he does to Lex in the first movie. And from the sounds of it, Superman does none of that. In fact, he isn't really legally allowed to arrest anyone, is he? In the eyes of the law he must just be a vigilante, so anyone who gets caught by him can easily wiggle their way out, which makes you wonder if anyone actually goes to jail because of Superman.
"Sorry, Mr. Luthor. Enjoy your lawsuit settlement."
#1. Doc Brown Learns Absolutely Nothing in Back to the Future
The Moral:
There is a lot to be taken from this series. Doc and Marty's adventures taught a whole generation that while you can't let people walk all over you, you need to know when to back down from a taunt. It taught that the future isn't written yet. It taught that the power of love is tougher than diamonds and rich like cream, stronger and harder than a bad girl's dream. We could actually go on and on about the power of love, however the strongest moral no doubt taught by these films is rather simple: Don't fuck around with time travel.
Seriously don't do it.
While Doc himself may be rather eccentric, this moral is certainly not missed on him, as throughout the series he frequently reminds himself of this -- saying shit like, "I wish I'd never invented that infernal time machine. It's caused nothing but disaster."
"If only there were a way to go back and not invent it ..."
This regret becomes especially evident in the third film when Doc and Marty save a woman from falling into a ravine. This woman, Clara, they learn, was supposed to die in that fall, meaning that they have just saved a life that wasn't supposed to be saved, which is a bit of a no-no when it comes to time travel.
Luckily Clara has a vagina open for business, and she and Doc end up in love, hanging behind in the Wild West, quietly trying to stay out of time's way. Marty makes it back to 1985, destroying the DeLorean in the process. The film closes with Marty standing over the wreckage saying, "Well Doc ... it's destroyed ... just like you wanted."
The end. Right?
The Miss:
WAAAH? AHHHH! Is that a flying train?
GAH! He built flying children, too?!
So ... OK ... what? Doc returns back to 1985 dressed like he's Willy Wonka to give Marty a little hello, in broad daylight in a giant flying train. Huh. He now has kids with his wife who technically shouldn't even exist in the first place, and he's somehow harnessed the power of the steam engine to once again bend space-time.
After a brief and surprisingly not-awkward visit, the Brown family prepares to depart, but not before Marty asks Doc where he is going next, speculating that he must be going to the future. Doc happily dismisses this, saying, "Nope, already been there!"
The train blasts off, leaving Marty and his girlfriend no doubt thrilled that Doc has decided to take his bizarro steampunk family-train roaring into the past to do GOD KNOWS WHAT.
Jesus shit, Doc! You had two directions -- forward in time and back in time. One of those directions already has flying machines in it, and the other direction has your great-grandfather and the great-grandfathers of everyone you know -- and you choose going in the direction that could kill everybody? Thanks, Doc! Surely Marty will have no problem sleeping at night knowing that you're hovering over the pilgrims or Abe Lincoln with your giant prototype flying snake, perpetually gambling the possibility of paradoxing the world into oblivion.
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Shrimp(えび) is written several different ways in Japanese. For example, there are the words commonly used in Chinese: 蝦 and 鰕. There is also a compound specific to Japan, 海老, and a kokuji, 蛯. Both of the latter contain the character for old age, 老. Is there some reason why the Japanese associate shrimp with old age?
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The Japanese Wikipedia page for エビ says the following:
Apparently the use of 老 comes from the way shrimp bend forward, like an old person bending forward at the waist.


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Doesn't it seem like your gift list grows each year?
One new member of the family by birth, three more by marriage. Two "adopted" kids who call you Mom or Dad just because. Friends who have become dear. A new Secret Santa program. It adds up, as it subtracts from your holiday budget.
But here's a great suggestion: books! Books are cost-effective. They're like taking a trip without going anywhere. They give and give again, and they're share-able. What more could you want to give?
So. Without further ado, here are some great books you can give to the people on your give list this holiday season.
Perfect for historians who love a good novel, "The House of Special Purpose" by John Boyne takes a fictionalized trip back to czarist Russia with an elderly man who must lay secrets to rest before he dies. Give this book as a gift — and borrow it back!
Does your giftee like the kind of novel that'll keep her guessing? Then "The Unchangeable Spots of Leopards" by Kristopher Jansma will be exactly what you want to wrap up. At first, it seems like this is a book about rivalry between two writers, but there's so much more to this story. Suffice it to say that unwrapping this book isn't going to be the only surprise your giftee gets — particularly when you pair that book with "This is How You Die," an anthology with the premise that every character knows the end is near — they know how, but they don't know how.
So how well do you know that new family member? In "The Darkling" by R. B. Chesterton, a family takes in a teenager who's been orphaned and they hire a tutor to get the girl up to speed. But there's something about the girl that just doesn't seem right — something that will scare the daylights out of your giftee. Wrap it up with "Seduction" by M.J. Rose, which is a literary-based novel of suspense and chills.
For the person who likes a little terror with their holiday, "The Demonologist" by Andrew Pyper will give them that, abundantly. This is the story of a professor who accepts a dark offer that's too good to be true. Problem is, it's not to good to be horrifying. Wrap this one up with "Domino Falls" by Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due for a perfectly frightful night-ful.
If your giftee loves a novel that sprang from real events, then wrap up "My Mother's Secret" by J.L. Witterick, a fictionalized tale of two women who sheltered a Jewish family in their Sokal, Germany, home during World War II. It's a bit of a thriller, made even better because it's based on a true story.
Fans of suspense won't be able to resist opening the covers of "Storm Front" by John Sanford. In this thriller, an ancient stone has been stolen, which sparks an international manhunt that settles in Minnesota. Yes, it seems like a movie plot, but for fans of this genre, this book is far from mere drama. Team it up with "Dead Insider" by Victoria Houston for the most thrilling gift you can possibly give.
If a danger-filled novel is what that certain someone on your list would love, look for "The Return" by Michael Gruber, a book about a man who isn't who he seems. Yes, he looks like an easy going guy, but revenge is really what's on his mind, and he's not going to stop until he finds it. Wrap it up with "Island of the White Rose" by R. Ira Harris, a historical novel of revolution (in Cuba) and intrigue, love and danger.
For the reader who loves a good murder novel, "Love Gone Mad" by Mark Rubinstein might be what you want to wrap. When a famous heart surgeon and a nurse meet at work, it seems like romance is in the air. But no, it's danger they sense, and a fight for their very lives. Wrap it up with "The Russian Endgame" by Allan Topol, an international thriller with political undertones, and watch your giftee smile.
The person on your list who loves a good romance will enjoy "Love Rehab: A Novel in Twelve Steps" by Jo Piazza. It's a story filled with all those things you don't want to do when lookin' for love. And for something different, wrap it up with "Dying for Dinner Rolls" by Lois Lavrisa, the first in the Chubby Chicks Club mystery series. Food and murder — what more could you want?
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If there's a poker player on your gift list this year, then you've got to wrap up "Straight Flush" by Ben Mezrich. This is the story of a bunch of college buddies who start an online poker site and rake in the cash, but the U.S. Department of Justice wants them to fold. For sure, your giftee loving this book? Yeah, it's in the cards!
Why did you pick the gift you picked? Was it just because you knew your friend well, or was there another reason? In "You Are Now Less Dumb" by David McRaney, your giftee will learn a little bit more about what makes you tick, why they didn't get lots of money as gifts, and why that's a very good thing.
For the biography lover on your list, "More Scenes from the Rural Life" by Verlyn Klinkenborg might make an excellent gift. This book takes a look at the beauty, the grace, the elegance and the troubles of living on a farm. It's a nice companion to the first volume by this author, published 10 years ago.
Surely, there's someone on your gift list who fears growing older — or someone who's embraced it wholeheartedly. For that person, wrap up "I'll Seize the Day Tomorrow" by Jonathan Goldstein, who recounts his last year before he turns the "dreaded 4-0." Give it to the 30-something on your list, as well as to the something-something who only barely remembers his 40s. Pair it up with "It's Never Too Late" by Dallas Clayton, a "kid's book for adults" that will make your giftee think about life, love and where both are taking her.
The science fan on your list will love unwrapping "My Beloved Brontosaurus" by Brian Switek. What do we know about dinos — and what do we only think we know? The author's passion for the giant critters comes shining through here as he writes about new theories, old myths and big truths. Yes, this is a book about dinosaurs, but it's for big kids only. Wrap it up with "Last Ape Standing" by Chip Walter, a book about our distant ancestors: who they were and how we out-survived them. Or try "The Girl With No Name" by Marina Chapman, which is a true story about a girl who claims to have been raised by monkeys.
For the movie buff, "Sleepless in Hollywood" by Lynda Obst is a good bet for a great gift. In this book, your giftee will read about the movie industry, how it's changed over the last 10 years or so, and why it costs so much money to make fewer movies. Wrap it up with a pair of tickets and "The Horror Show Guide: The Ultimate Frightfest of Movies" by Mike Mayo. If it's a scary movie, it's likely to be listed in this book, making it a reference guide that movie buffs simply should not be without.
If your giftee loves old reruns and can't get enough of the girl who "turns the world on with her smile," then you need to wrap up "Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Ted" by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong. This is a book about the people who created and brought you "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and made it a beloved favorite on oldies channels and TV-on-demand. Wrap it up with "The Joker" by Andrew Hudgins, which is part biography, part look at jokes and things that make us laugh.
The trivia buff on your list will love "Life Skills: How to Do Almost Anything" by the folks at the Chicago Tribune. He'll learn how to trim hair and unclog a sink, how to pack for a long road trip, how to bowl and scads of other useful talents. Wrap up that book with "How to Win at Everything" by Daniel Kibblesmith and Sam Weiner, which will further those valuable skills, and "Stats & Curiosities" from the Harvard Business Review folks, for even more knowledge.
Sometimes, it's just fun to read about normal, everyday people and if there's someone on your list who might enjoy that kind of change of pace, then wrap up "American Story" by Bob Dotson. In this book, Dotson takes a look at your neighbors, your friends, your distant relatives and comes up with some sweetly amazing stories. For another kind of American story, give "Humboldt: Life on America 's Marijuana Frontier" by Emily Brady, a book about a northern California community and legalization of their main product. For the right person, it'll be the perfect gift.
For that person on your list with the unique sense of humor, "That's Not Funny, That's Sick" by Ellin Stein may make your gift-giving easier. This book takes a look at The National Lampoon magazine and its founders, writers, humor and more. Think: John Belushi. Think: Second City Comedy. Think: perfect gift. And you can't go wrong if you wrap it up with "Inside MAD" by the "Usual Gang of Idiots" at MAD magazine. This is a look at many beloved, classic spreads from the magazine, and it features essays from 17 celebs who loved the mag as much as you did.
The giftee who loves to study ancient history, particularly that of Egypt, will love reading "The Shadow King" by Jo Marchant. It's a book about King Tut's mummy: where it's been, what we've learned about it and why we're still so fascinated with it.
Students of culture and politics will smile when they unwrap "Clash! 8 Cultural Conflicts That Make Us Who We Are" by Hazel Rose Markus, Ph.D. and Alana Conner, Ph.D. This book looks at eight common them-vs.-us themes — east vs. west, men vs. women and more — and how it affects us as individuals and the world at large.
For the person who has it all, how about a very unusual book? "Roy G. Biv" by Jude Stewart is a book about color: myths about it, history of reds and oranges, purples and blues, what the colors mean in culture and what they do to us. Be sure to wrap it up with "The Handy Art History Answer Book" by Madelynn Dickerson for a truly colorful gift.
It seems like everybody's got somebody on their list who's single, doesn't it? And the person on your list will love reading "Modern Dating: A Field Guide" by Chiara Atik. This humorous book isn't just funny — it also offers real advice and tips on loving one's singlehood, dating etiquette, make-up-or-break-up tips, and more. It might not put a ring on someone's finger, but it'll make them smile. Be sure to wrap it up with "Data, A Love Story" by Amy Webb, which is the story of Webb's experiences with finding love by online dating.
Is your giftee happy as a clam this time of year? He's cool as a cucumber opening gifts but excited as a pig in tall corn underneath? Then wrap up "Similes Dictionary" by Elyse Sommer and you know you'll get a smile as big as the world. Wrap up "Hard Times Require Furious Dancing" by Alice Walker, a book of verse to inspire, sooth and provoke thoughts, or "A Slap in the Face" by William B. Irvine, which is a book about insults — subtle and not-so-subtle — where they come from and why they're so darn barbed.
The newlywed, newly single or new college student on your list will love "Don't Screw It Up!" by Laura Lee. This is a book offers household tips that will make life run more smoothly, whether it's with finances, home maintenance, cooking or another of life's sticky situations. And then — just because screw-ups are unavoidable, show your giftee that it's OK by pairing that book with "Always Look on the Bright Side: Celebrating Each Day to the Fullest" by Allen Klein. The title says it all.
For the person who loves historical photographs, look for "The Big Picture" by Josh Sapau. This book is filled with panoramic photographs from the days when film only came in black and white and people dressed up to look good for posterity on picture day. Even the size and shape of this book says "fun!" Make it an awesome gift by adding "The Heart of Everything That Is: The Untold Story of Red Cloud, An American Legend" by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin.
For the wanderer on your gift list, wrap up "The Turk Who Loved Apples" by Matt Gross. This is a book of unexpected travels and surprising journeys around the world in unusual places. Wrap it up with "Hidden Cities" by Moses Gates, in which the author travels to unusual sites within larger metropolises.
First, the housekeeping: some of these books may be challenging to find. Release dates are approximate. Titles may be slightly different. Still, there you have it: gift ideas for everybody you love. And if you don't see the perfect book on this list, throw yourself at the mercy of the friendly bookseller in your hometown. She knows books and making someone smile makes her smile, too.
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By request from the comments: here is a link to a Language Log post that, among other things, explains the origin of the phrase.
The explanation above taken from
Nigel Rees, Cassell's Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins (2002), p. 90
"From your lips to God's ear" appears in Arabic (من فمك لباب السما ياختي) about as much as in Hebrew (מפיך לאוזני אלוהים). The expression does not appear in Hebrew literature before the rebirth of modern Hebrew in the last century. In modern Hebrew it is commonly used in contexts such as ynet.co.il blogs that indicate that the writer believes the origin of the phrase is Arabic. I venture to guess that the expression migrated from the Arabic to the Jewish colloquial in Andalusia and from there to the Yiddish. A quote from Arabic literature of the period might answer the question more conclusively. In any event, the expression is loaned in English. The expression can be used to indicate true heartfelt agreement and can also be used sarcastically or wryly as in "would that it were so", or "insha'alah".
There's a similar proverb in the Apochrypha, Sirach 21:5
There are two forms of this idiom. The first which you identify:
Idiom expressing a wish that the desires of the person to whom the saying is spoken will come true. The original, literal meaning of the saying indicates that the speaker wishes that whatever the addressee has just said will be heard by God and answered.
May be used sarcastically, in which case it is roughly equivalent to "good luck with that."
Eg. J: "Hopefully, my investments are going to return 400%!"
M: "From your lips to God's ears."
The second form is less common and reversed. It is from God's lips to your ears.
It simply means the instruction came from on high and was passed to you directly (no one else heard/knows). It conveys a high level of confidence/knowledge in the information passed.
Eg. J: "John was fired by Tom" M: "How do you know?" J: "All I can say is that this is from God's lips to your ears".


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Apparently 2 smooth complex hypersurface in complex projective space that have the same degree are diffeomorphic. Does anyone know where the proof of this can be found ? Is there a counter example for symplectic manifolds?
Here is a proof of the much stronger result that, given any two nonsingular degree d hypersurfaces in $CP^{n+1}$, there exists a diffeomorphism $CP^{n+1} \rightarrow CP^{n+1}$ isotopic to the identity that restricts to a diffeomorphism of the two hypersurfaces. This is taken from the paper Topology of Nonsingular Complex Hypersurfaces by Kulkarni and Wood.
A more general version of the question made by the OP is the following
A similar question was proposed by Fulton: can we determine the Betti numbers of a smooth divisor as a function of $X$ and of its Chern class ? See Totaro's "The topology of smooth divisors and the arithmetic of abelian varieties" for a thorough discussion.
Positive answer when $H^1(X, \mathcal O_X)=0$. The argument sketched by Jack Huizenga in the comments shows that the answer is yes if we further assume that $H^1(X, \mathcal O_X)=0$. In this case, the line-bundles $\mathcal O_X(H_1)$ and $\mathcal O_X(H_2)$ coincide since the exponential sequence $$ 0 \to \mathcal O_X \to \mathcal O_X^* \to \mathbb Z \to 0 $$ implies the Chern class morphism $c: H^1(X,\mathcal O_X^*) \to H^2(X, \mathbb Z)$ is injective.
Thus $H_1$ and $H_2$ are both members of the same linear system, and we can consider the incidence variety $$ Z = \lbrace (x,[ \sigma ] ) \in X \times \mathbb P H^0(X, \mathcal O_X(H_1)) ; \sigma(x)=0 \rbrace $$ which comes with a natural morphism $\pi : Z \to \mathbb PH^0(X, \mathcal O_X(H_1))$. The subset $U \subset \mathbb P H^0(X,\mathcal O_X(H_1))$ corresponding to sections with smooth zeros is clearly open in the Zariski topology, and non-empty since $H_1$ and $H_2$ are smooth. Consequently $U$ is also connected.
Take a path $\gamma : [0 ,1] \to U$ connecting the sections defining $H_1$ and $H_2$. The real variety $Y = \pi^{-1} ( \gamma [0,1])$ now has as boundaries $H_1$ and $H_2$ and comes with a submersion $\pi:Y \to [0,1]$. If we consider the gradient of $\pi$ ( for any Riemmanian metric on $Y$ ) then its flow will define a diffeomorphism between any two fibers of $\pi$.
Counter-example. If $H^1(X,\mathcal O_X) \neq 0$ then $H_1$ and $H_2$ are not necessarily diffeomorphic. The following example appears in Totaro's paper. Let $C_1$ and $C_2$ be two smooth curves of genus $>1$. Let $B_1 \to C_1$ and $B_2 \to C_2$ be two non-trivial double coverings. The group $\Gamma = (\mathbb Z / 2 \mathbb Z)^2$ acts freely on $B_1 \times B_2$ with quotient $C_1 \times C_2$. Let $\Gamma$ act on $\mathbb P^1$ through the automorphism $x \mapsto -x$ and $x \mapsto 1/x$, and take $X$ as the quotient of $B_1 \times B_2 \times \mathbb P^1$ by $\Gamma$.
Clearly $X$ is smooth ( since the action is free ) and comes with a fibration $\pi: X \to \mathbb P^1$. This fibration has exactly two non-reduced fibers and each has multiplicity two. One has support equal to $C_1 \times B_2$ while the support of the other is $B_1 \times C_2$.
It can be verified that $H^2(X,\mathbb Z)$ is torsion free. Consequently the support of the two non-reduced fibers have the same Chern classes. For a general choice of $C_1$ and $C_2$ they are not diffeomorphic.
Another question. The example above suggests the following conjecture made by Totaro in the very same paper.
Evidence toward this conjecture is also presented by Totaro. If the Picard variety of $X$ is isogenous to a product of elliptic curves then there exists étale coverings of $H_1$ and $H_2$ which deformation equivalent via passage to some characteristic $p>0$.
Another evidence toward this conjecture is presented here where an analogous statement for divisors in compact Kahler manifolds is proved after replacing "deformation equivalent" by "diffeomorphic".


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The new technology will enable Gazprom Neft to improve its production of refined distillates at its Moscow oil refinery. The refiner will combine UOP Distillate Unionfining hydroprocessing solutions with EMRE's distillate de-waxing technology to produce low-sulfur diesel.
Honeywell's UOP and ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Co.
(EMRE) have finalized a technology licensing agreement with a
subsidiary of Gazprom Neft, the companies announced on
The deal was arranged under a joint marketing alliance
between UOP and EMRE.
The new technology will enable Gazprom to improve its
production of refined distillates at its Moscow oil refinery.
The refiner will combine UOP Distillate Unionfining
hydroprocessing solutions with EMRE's distillate de-waxing
technology to produce low-sulfur diesel.
"The combined UOP and EMRE technology platform offers the
Moscow Oil Refinery a single, integrated
solution for its hydroprocessing and fuel de-waxing needs,"
said Pete Piotrowski, vice president and general manager
of UOP's process technology and equipment
The Moscow refinery will install a
hydroprocessing unit using UOP and EMRE technology as part of the plant's modernization program. The project will integrate UOP
Distillate Unionfining technology with EMRE's
MIDW processes for de-waxing diesel feedstocks.
"Together, UOP's hydroprocessing solutions and EMRE's
distillate de-waxing technology will help Moscow Oil improve
its high-quality, low-sulfur diesel refining capabilities," said Vince
Alberico, manager of technology, sales and licensing for
The UOP Distillate Unionfining process improves the
quality of kerosene, jet fuel and diesel to meet stringent fuel
regulations, while EMRE's MIDW is a selective
catalytic de-waxing process that can improve yields of
high-quality diesel with excellent cold flow properties.
The addition of the hydrotreating unit will allow the refinery to produce fuel to meet
more stringent Euro V emissions standards for motor
This agreement marks the first project in Russia to be launched
under the joint EMRE-UOP alliance formed in 2012.
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Welcome to Shaffer Park Resort, Motels & Supper Club. Home of Grandma Shaffer's Famous Chicken, Walleye and Perch. Our Supper Club includes a traditional Wisconsin horse shoe bar, lounge and riverside deck. Our dining room is spacious with floor to ceiling windows to enjoy the view of the Sandstone Flowage. We are located five miles west of Crivitz Wisconsin on the scenic Sandstone Flowage of the Peshtigo River. Sandstone Flowage is a full recreation water -- enjoy wild life and quiet up river with boating and tubing down river. On our spacious riverfront grounds, we have twenty-seven kitchenette rooms which may be rented by the day or week. A large fully furnished 3 bedroom river front cabin with fireplace and all amenities is also available. Our amenities include: summer pool, pavilion, picnic tables, outdoor grills, campfire pits, piers, row boats, tennis court, volleyball and basketball hoops. We rent kayaks and life jackets for use on the Sandstone Flowage.
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WACO (January 25, 2013)—Three area cities have received a share of the $105 million settlement in May 2012 of a class action lawsuit filed over water supply contamination from atrazine, the most widely used herbicide in the U.S.
Corsicana has received a $357,856 share of the settlement, the City of Marlin has received $78,205 and the City of Waco received $40,000.
In all nearly 1,085 cities and towns across the country filed settlement claims as part of the suit, and settlement amounts were determined based on the levels of atrazine in the water, how often it was found, how long ago it was found and the size of the population the water supply serves.
According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, atrazine was also detected in water supplies in the Aquilla Water Supply District, Cameron and in Granger Lake in Williamson County.
It's not clear if the owners of those supplies were also included in the settlement.
The judge in the case ruled that it's up to water providers and local governments to determine how the settlement funds are used.
An estimated 80 million gallons of the weed killer is sprayed on corn and other row crops annually and much of it runs off into streams and rivers affecting drinking water supplies in communities such as Marlin, attorneys said.
"The scope of this settlement is enormous," said lead attorney Stephen M. Tillery.
"The settlement funds will be used to protect the health of millions of people across the country," he said.
In 2003, under the Bush administration, the Environmental Protection Agency allowed atrazine to continue to be used with few restrictions.
But in 2009 the EPA said it would take another look at the science on atrazine and decide whether further restrictions are needed to protect human health after new studies showed that even at low levels atrazine in drinking water can cause low birth weights, birth defects and reproductive problems.
The information gathered will be used this year in a registration review of the herbicide, according to the EPA's website.


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The centerpiece of Clayville is the Broadwell Inn, the oldest brick building in Sangamon County, built in 1824 by the Broadwell family as a stage coach stop between Springfield and Beardstown. The Inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is surrounded by numerous other historic buildings from Central Illinois moved to Clayville in the 1960s to recreate an early frontier pioneer village. Come see a unique piece of Illinois history.
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47th Annual Prairie Land Heritage Steam Show & Fall Festival Days
Spend the weekend seeing horse powered equipment, antique tractors, and gas & steam engines. If that is not enough, watch demonstrations on bailing, blacksmithing, plowing, threshing, and more! Enjoy train rides, tractor pulls, great food, and a large flea market. There is something for everyone at this three day event.
Sponsored by Jacksonville Rotary Club at the Morgan County Fairgrounds. Come out for children and adult games, wiener dog race, wine and beer tasting, washers tournament, entertainment by The Waterloo German Band and The Heidelberg German Band as they perform music in the tradition of the German Beer Hall playing polkas, waltzes and big band music from the 1920's to 1980's pop music. DJ music will play through the rest of the day.
Jacksonville Main Street's Pumpkin Fest
The Jacksonville Main Street Pumpkin Festival Celebrates everything fall with this fun family pumpkin festival. Pumpkins, food, and fall vendors create a festive atmosphere while the kids enjoy Pumpkin Playland, inflatables, pumpkin drops, costume parade and contests... plus a pumpkin pie eating contest, pet costume contest, trunk and treating and much more!
18th Annual Prairieland Chautauqua
Modeled after traditional Chautauquas, this three day event features musical shows, historical storytellers, and reenactments portrayed by professionals and communal suppers. Come explore history and have a little fun while you are at it.
32nd Annual Cruise Nite and Classic Car Show
Being one of the largest cruise nights in Illinois, this event attracts individuals across the state. The Cruise Nite & Car Show brings in classic and antique autos for a full day and night of fun for the whole family. Attend the car show on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and then watch and cruise that evening from 5 to 9 p.m.
12th Annual River Country Quilt Show
Whether you wish to display your own quilt or are interested in seeing some beautiful work, the River Country Quilt Show is for everyone. Spend two days seeing some of Central Illinois' beautiful quilts, antique quilts bed tuning, and the largest and newest items, fabrics, and notions from several of the area vendors.
Pioneer artisan and craftsman demonstration, historic building tours, kids activities, craft vendors, with food and refreshments. Enjoy period music and audience participation entertainment throughout the weekend in an 1820's pioneer village.
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37th Annual Robbie McEvers Memorial Golf Tournament
Talented young individuals attend this free tournament for junior golfers each year. As it attracts more than 350 players yearly, this tournament is one that golfers and spectators do not want to miss. The 37th Annual Robbie McEvers Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at The Links Golf Course in Nichols Park.
7th Annual Jacksonville Pilot Club's "Dancing With The Stars"
Come and enjoy an evening watching "Stars" dance their way into the final. There are 3 categories: ladies, men & couples. The "Dance Off" will be between finalist from each category. They each will have 15 minutes to choreograph and practice a song given to them by the Event Chair. The winner of the Mirror Ball Trophy will be chosen by the 3 judges. The event will take place at Hamilton's, Jacksonville IL. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $25 each.
33rd Annual Pilot Club Holiday Home Walk & Tea Tour
Join us for glittering lights and trees and enchanting displays. Tour the beautifully (holiday) decorated homes. Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at County Market, Family Gardens or from any Pilot Club member. Tea is being served at Knollwood Retirement Village.
Jacksonville Main Street's Fine Arts Festival
Have a taste for the arts? Then head to the annual Fine Arts Festival in Downtown Jacksonville! Arts, food and fun all in downtown Jacksonville. Exhibits for show or sale include oil or acrylic paintings, watercolors, pastels, pencil art, photography, and mixed media.
Many sites and attractions in historic Springfield will be brimming with free live performances and fun activities that will transport you and your family back in time – to the Springfield Abraham Lincoln knew and loved. From storytelling and interaction with costumed interpreters to visits with Mr. Lincoln, himself, this is a trip to the past you won't want to miss! History Comes Alive will run through August 13th.
Enjoy 10 days of thrills and excitement at this family-friendly fair featuring world renowned concert artists, food, carnival rides, livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, contests, educational displays, free entertainment, harness racing, auto racing and much more.
Jacksonville Speedway 2016 Races at Morgan County Fairgrounds
Save the dates for the Friday night races plus a Tuesday and Saturday race this season! Head to the Jacksonville Speedway at the Morgan County Fairgrounds for races featuring a number of different cars including POWRi Midgets, Micros, 305 Winged Sprints, Hornets, Stock Cars, plus much, much more! See the Jacksonville Speedway website at http://jacksonvillespeedway.com/2016-schedule/ for a full list of races this 2016 season.
Angela Perley and the Howlin Moons at Central Park
Summer is coming to a close so wind down on a Friday evening with the Levitt Amp Music Series in Downtown Jacksonville with Angela Perley and the Howlin Moons. Angela Perley's nostalgic and high-energy rock music tells stories of love, death, railroads and everything in-between.
Old Salt Union Concert at Central Park
The last concert of the Levitt Amp Music Series is one that you do not want to miss. In addition to Old Salt Union, see additional act Lowder & Manning. Music begins at 11 a.m. Old Salt Union is a bluegrass band that takes pride in playing music by its own set of rules.
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my youngbull dontrelle is beefin' that cheesesteak
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i heard him beefin' from over here
by Jaquan123321 August 11, 2009
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Arguing/fighting, or a feud between friends, family members, enemies or gangs. Sometimes it just means a verbal confrontation, but quite often leads to violence.
Gang banger: "Were beefin' with those ese's!"
by Carl Johnson August 06, 2005
A verbal or mental confrontation between a familymember,spouse, friend or social group. The confrontation in most cases can be solved by talkin but in too many cases violence leads to larger beefs.
Im currently beefin with my boyfriend becasue he won't answer his cell phone
by Paschal Nash September 23, 2003
When a nigga has mad beef with someone. To hate or to freestyle against. Someone who generally is mad or is trying to hurt and or kill someone else.
"Nigga yo momma so stupid she put her food stamp on a letter"
"OHH SHITT!!! This nigga is beefin"
"Yo why is this dude keep honkin his horn and shit, ima pull out my colt if he's beefin."
"OHH SHITT!!! This nigga is beefin"
"Yo why is this dude keep honkin his horn and shit, ima pull out my colt if he's beefin."
by Justin The Gangsta August 23, 2006
Beyond cool, so extremely cool that the world cool cannot be used anymore. Not just a word...a way of life...
George&shazeb&and whoever is "beefin"
by Best beefers in the world August 24, 2005
A word solely used by dundees very own Salty !!! It has no meaning or relevance to any current affairs or persons there for doesnt mean jack all !!! Salty thinks that he can make this word become a worldwide sensation...but this will never happen !!!
hey Salty" "Beefin
by Salty Fan Club April 12, 2011
A term of appreciation. Can be used in any context and/or tense
That pussy was beefin
This pussy is beefin
That pussy will be beffin
by solty March 19, 2011


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The Sonesta ES Suites Schaumburg offers a complimentary daily breakfast buffet with a selection of hot and cold items. A barbecue grill for guest use is available seasonally, and the hotel offers a 24-hour on-site convenience store with snacks to enjoy in your room.
An evening reception is offered Tuesday through Thursday with complimentary beer, wine and light dinner. This provides an opportunity to engage with your travel companions and other guests of the hotel.