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Abram touched the burner as I was cooking tonight. I took him to an instant care place, just because I was not sure. It was not terrible, but didn't look good either. They just put some neosporin type stuff on it, and bandaids, and told us what to watch for, but for the $20 copay, it was worth the piece of mind.
Poor baby though. He cried so much, and he is a tough kid. And then I left dh home with the other kids, and he cried most of the way for Wyatt to go bye-bye too. So sad, and of course Wyatt was screaming as I left.
Now little Bram keeps saying, "buwn huwt" Its just his pointer finger on his right hand, and then two smaller , less serious burns on his ring and middle finger. So grateful it was not worse, but makes you feel like crap, and I was right there when he did it. He was so tough at the doctors, no crying at all. On a positive note, he weighed 24lbs on their scale, thats huge for him, he was not quite 20lbs (less than 5%) at his 18mo checkup, so to gain 4lbs in 6mo, pretty awesome!
Also, feeling so blessed, with four kids and over 9yrs, this is the first accident that has required medical attention, and even it was not very serious!


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I prefer pork chops cut from the rib end of the loin as they contain a little more fat, rather like a rib of beef, which means they stay more moist during cooking. The price you pay for a pork chop or cutlet can vary massively, though, and of course the quality and taste will depend on how much you are willing to fork out.
The rind doesn't really crisp up in the time the chop takes to cook, so I usually remove it and cook it separately to have as a snack.
4 thick pork chops or cutlets weighing about 200-250g each
A little vegetable or corn oil for grilling
100g sugar snaps, trimmed
A couple of good knobs of butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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120g shelled weight of peas
100ml chicken stock
A couple of sprigs of mint
60g butter
First make the pea purée. Put the peas in a pan with the chicken stock and mint, season, bring to the boil and simmer gently for 2-3 minutes. Blend in a liquidiser until smooth then transfer to a clean pan. You may need to add a little water and scrape the sides of the blender. Add the butter and re-season if necessary.
Pre-heat a ribbed griddle, barbecue or heavy frying pan. Season and brush the cutlets with oil and cook on a fairly high heat for 5-6 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the chops. Meanwhile, cook the sugar snaps in boiling salted water for a couple of minutes, then drain and toss in the butter and season. To serve, re-heat the pea purée and spoon on to warmed serving plates, place the chop on top and spoon over the sugar snaps.Reuse content

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30 hand picked films. A new one every day
A Imperial Japanese Army regiment surrenders to British forces in Burma at the close of World War II, while a private thought to be dead disguises himself as a Buddhist monk.
Its sheer beauty left me in tears at the end.
Hey, Mizushima, Let's return to Japan together.
I can't believe that this movie's been released just eleven years after WW2. Kon Ichikawa gives us a reflected consideration about iniquity of the War far away from Europe and you can also find the human side of war (if something like that exists) in it.
A wonderful and harrowing tribute to finding purpose amongst tragedy.
A masterpiece ,stunning frames ! He did not succeed convincing his friends for surrender inside 30 minutes.But end of the movie soldiers were talking about their future in the ship.They were talking about what they ve missed mostly . They have already forgot Mizushima's anti war ideology...I think this scenes are reality ,because society doesnt care right person who is questioning life .There is no place for them .
One of the most hauntingly beautiful films I've ever seen.
Such a powerful and emotional film. The ending is breath taking, loved it.
Moving, lyrical,enlightening. Ideas borrowed by 'The Killing Fields'?


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Career and Skill Formation: A Dynamic Occupational Choice Model with Multidimensional Skills
The goal of the paper is two-folds. First, I construct and estimate a dynamic structural occupational choice model at the three-digit classification level, in which different occupations involve different mix of tasks. Second, I conduct a counterfactual simulation using the estimated model, to quantify the effects of progressive income tax on post-schooling human capital investment and occupational choices. In the model, various skills are acquired through learning-by-doing, depending on the tasks of the experienced occupations. The key feature of the model is that, unlike occupation specific human capital, the acquired skills can be partly transferred to other occupations. Hence, some of low skill occupations can be viewed as "stepping stone" to better occupations. The structural parameters of the model are estimated using the occupational characteristics in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles and the work history in the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 79. The results of a counterfactual simulation in the estimated model indicate that switching to a flat income tax encourages mobility to highpaying occupations and accelerates human capital accumulation. A drawback of the tax code change is an increased inequality between educational groups.
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There's a new focus on women worldwide. The New York Times magazine dedicated their entire issue one week in August on women in the developing world. Of particular focus was a newly launched book written by the well-known Pulitzer winning couple Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl DuWunn titled: "Half The Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide". The press focus on this timely book is significant- from reviews in Harvard and People magazine, to upcoming segments on shows like "The Today Show", the time has come for women and their issues worldwide to be in the spotlight.
Sakena Yacoobi and her organization the Afghan Institute of Learning is one of the topics in Chapter Nine of the book. Dr. Yacoobi grew up in Herat, Afghanistan and then came to the United States to study at the University of the Pacific and Loma Linda University. Concerned about the condition of her people back in Afghanistan, Sakena returned to Pakistan to work in Afghan refugee camps and later went to Afghanistan. Although the Taliban forbade girls from getting an education in Afghanistan, Sakena was instrumental in establishing a string of secret girls schools with community support.
Today, the Afghan Institute of Learning has multiple education programs in Pakistan and in seven provinces of Afghanistan. There are educational learning centers for women and children, preschool programs, post-secondary institutes, a university, and teacher training programs. In addition, AIL has an in-depth program of health education and treatment for women and small children. Since its start in 1995, AIL has trained nearly 16,000 teachers and over 3.5 million women and children have received a quality education. With the health programs included, AIL has directly impacted over 6.7 million Afghans.
Sakena has been and continues to be recognized for her work. Her philosophy is to develop a program from the grass-roots level so the community members are an integral part of the process. State Kristof and DuWunn in their book Half The Sky- "American organizations would have accomplished much more if they had financed and supported Sakena, rather than dispatching their own representatives to Kabul...The best role for Americans who want to help Muslim women isn't holding the microphone at the front of the rally, but writing the checks and carrying the bags in the back."
Dr. Yacoobi and the work of the Afghan Institute of Learning have been supported by multiple grantors and organizations over the years. "I wish to thank everyone who has helped in this important work," states Sakena. "I want to share with each and every contributor the joy of seeing a young woman, who has a renewed interest in life because she can now read, or the happiness of a widow who has learned a skill that will allow her to support her children.
"We now have children who are healthy because of inoculations, and women who did not die during childbirth who have happy, healthy babies. My wish is that these small steps that allow awareness and growth in families will lead to the growth of our country."
Recently, we spoke with Sakena, and she has this message to all the supporters of AIL:
"It is an honor to be included in Nicholas' and Sheryl's book Half The Sky. So many foundations and individuals have contributed to the work that the Afghan Institute of Learning has been able to do in Afghanistan.
"From the bottom of my heart I want to thank all who have understood the plight of Afghan women and children, and have reached out with compassionate, caring support.
"May God reward your generosity......."
Recently, AIL was asked by the Afghan Ministry of Women's Affairs to report on the impact AIL's programs have had. We were amazed by our findings. Since beginning in 1996 through May 2009, 220,970 Afghans have been educated in AIL schools, centers and post-secondary programs and overall 6,778,026 Afghan lives have been directly impacted by AIL programs.
AIL has been a leader in providing pre school education and training pre school teachers. Many Afghan schools and ministries are now starting their own pre schools and requesting training from AIL for their teachers. AIL continues to support model pre schools. During the first 6 months of 2009, your donations helped AIL educate 974 students in Preschool programs across Afghanistan and Pakistan. For most of 2008, AIL had 3 preschool programs. AIL was able to start 3 more programs so far during 2009. These three new programs are serving a total of 510 preschool students!
In March, one of AIL's center had 20 preschool students go to regular schools after completing the preschool program with AIL. The 20 students were registered in the area school as 1st grade students. A mother of one of the students says, "I am so happy that my daughter could go to school with the assistance of AIL, she can write and read now and has no problem in 1st grade because she was in AIL's preschool class."
During 2008 738 children attended the Afghan Institute of Learning's 5 supported Pre-School Education Programs.
Recently, a mother of one of AIL's pre-school students had this to say about the program: "My son is a student in this kindergarten class since last year. During this time, I have realized that the management, caring of children and the teaching of the AIL pre-school teachers is outstanding. My son happily goes to pre-school every day. He never cries like other children going to other kindergartens; it is because the teachers, manager and other staff are nice to him. Everyday when he comes home, he seems to have grown up a little more. I cannot express my opinions regarding AIL's kindness. My son will never forget his childhood in this pre-school and he will remember AIL's kindness and he will understand the value of what he is receiving when he becomes a young man, and be able express his feelings to AIL."
In 2008, Creating Hope International's project partner, the Afghan Institute of Learning (AIL), has supported five pre-schools. AIL has model pre-schools in Peshawar, Pakistan (for Afghan refugees) and in Kabul, Afghanistan. For parents that can afford it, fees are charged in the model pre-schools. Poor students receive scholarships. AIL also supports pre-schools in one Women's Learning Center in Kabul and two rural Women's Learning Centers in Herat. 416 girls and boys attended the five pre-schools during the first six months of 2008.
In the Pre-School Education Program, the students are taught the following subjects: • Alphabet letters English and Dari • Dari • Math • Islamic issues • Drawing • Colors • Health • Sports • Music • Stories • Making projects • Introducing Names of Animals • Names of the countries
The mother of Sara, a pre-school student, said, "Before Sara came to this center, we put her in different pre-school programs and every day in the morning she was crying and she refused going to the school. But since she comes here she likes it and she has learned a lot. Now she is able to go to grade one and I as her mother thank AIL for providing this opportunity for the women and children".
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Using Naturally Sustainable Building Materials With Your Brand New Home Or Addition
Green energy technology is not only a favorite buzzword but is a thing important to learn about. By using this technology helps save energy this can be better for the environment and can also save you money on energy bills. Continue reading to understand the fundamentals of utilizing green energy technology.
Air dry your laundry. When the weather permits you to, when you wash your laundry, rather than running it from the dryer, dry it on a clothesline outside. Let the sun and wind dry your clothes for you. Using an electric dryer is only going to consume energy, and when the weather conditions is nice, it will save you energy easily. Additionally, your clothes lasts longer.
What You Should Know Before Getting A Laptop
When you look for information online about purchasing a new laptop, would you wonder which articles might be trusted? Can you fear that what you are actually reading is just marketing material intended to get you to acquire? This information has been written to present you honest facts about shopping for a laptop, so browse the tips below.
Know what sort of operating-system you're going to get before you get your laptop. This should be displayed that you get your computer, or ask someone working there. Some individuals prefer to get computers and alter the os, or you can just obtain one that you are aware that accompanies your laptop.
Ideal Solar Power Tips You Should Know
Are your utility bills out of control? If you're fed up with paying costly utility bills then it is time for you to move to solar energy. Solar energy has assisted millions around the globe. This is because, according to the experts at Sound Renovation, "Solar panels reduce reliance on nonrenewable energy sources and are capable of generating significant savings on utility bills." This article will help you see how solar energy works and the advantages of it.
You should assess how much energy you need for your household before choosing a solar energy system. You will get the most from your solar energy system if it is powerful enough to cover the entirety of your energy needs and allows you to sell some power back to the energy grid.
Various Features Are Available for Office 365 Business
There are many versions of Office 365 Business available to fulfil an easy transaction between the businessman and the buyer. The newest version of Microsoft office 365 is providing new desktop in which you can pick to up from the application. It can be installed easily by the users on the personal computers iPad, iPhone, Mac, Android tablet, and Android phone. The installed application will be included Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher, and access. You must install all applications in case you need it or not, you cannot choose it as your interest. Besides, it provides a fancy storage like Office 365 Cloud which has very good and cute look on your taskbar. The Office 365 is designed in two looks. They are subscription model and perpetual license model. The perpetual license model means that one copy of the software is licensed only to one machine.
You can install this kind of Microsoft Office 365 on machines which is running Windows 7 or 8 so not Vista or XP. When you install the software on a Mac running OS X (10.5.8 and higher), you will actually get Office 2011 which full version rather than 365. So you need to be so meticulous and careful of your installation. You also need to focus on one thing that the new Office 365 is designed to work on touchscreen devices, like tablets and touchscreen laptops which are running Windows 8. You have to check it before downloading and installing it. The most pleasing feature of Office 365 when you need long deal and difficult transaction is you can try to use this kind of free Skype minutes. Skype-to-Skype calls are very important for business to ensure the buyers. You can use the free Office minutes when you need to dial an international landline number. Always remember that Office 365 should be connected to the internet when using it. For further explanation and more detail information, please visit o365cloudexperts.com for sure.
Building a Relationship With Your Machine Shop
Keeping the machines in your shop up and running is a full time job and, therefore, it is a good idea to have access to a local machine shop that can supply you with custom parts. Once you have established a relationship with a machine shop in your area, it becomes much easier to keep everything up and running and to keep a steady stream of parts available.
Custom Jobs
In many cases, the parts that you order will be custom made, since your machines are designed to handle very specific jobs. Therefore, every part that you order from a machine shop will be custom made once you place it, so there is no chance that you will end up with the wrong part.
Computer Controlled
It is very important that the machine shop that you choose uses computer controlled manufacturing, as this ensures that every custom part is created to the proper specifications. These computers can create these parts to the smallest of margins, making them very efficient in this industry.
Delivery Time
Building a relationship with the manufacturer also ensures that you have clear expectations of when you will receive your parts. That way, you will never be left waiting for your parts to arrive and wondering where they are.
Neat And Lean: Why Green Energy Is Really A Hot Topic
The term "green energy" is utilized a great deal today in news reports and also in business. However, you may not know precisely what is meant by the term. Green energy is any sort of energy from the sustainable resource, including the sun or wind. Keep reading to learn more about green energy and the way it may meet your needs.
Air dry your laundry. In the event the weather allows you to, when you wash your laundry, instead of running it with the dryer, dry it over a clothesline outside. Let the sun and wind dry your clothes to suit your needs. Having an electric dryer is only going to use up energy, and when the weather is nice, you can save energy easily. Additionally, your clothes may last longer.
If you would like conserve energy, adjust your air conditioner unit that it is set two degrees higher in the summer and two degrees lower in the winter. You will likely not be able to tell which you have changed it, but taking that step can save you on the monthly bill and carry down your carbon emissions.
A good way to begin your quest for green energy is by using alternative sources to heat your own home. While wood stoves are already relied upon for countless years, the newer trend is toward pellet stoves. The pellets are comprised of compressed sawdust and take up less space than a wood-pile.
Use solar-powered outdoor lights. Landscape lighting elements are a fantastic destination to use solar technology, since there is easy accessibility to sunlight. There are actually a variety of lighting options to fit any decor. Furthermore the solar-powered feature reduce your energy bill, it also makes these lights simple to install anywhere on the property.
Often be consistent to maintain your fridge. Refrigerators take a great deal of energy to perform, so it's essential to ensure it is running effectively. Utilize your duster to wash around your heating coils regularly. Additionally, you ought to ensure that the door seal is both tight and free of dirt.
Are you presently still using oil heat? You might move to a greener solution without replacing your furnace. Get a qualified technician to examine your body and ensure you are able to change to a biofuel. Biofuels are non-toxic, degradable and renewable resources for energy that you may be able to re-use.
Consider using recycled or rechargeable batteries to the things that require batteries. Disposable batteries cost lots of money to make plus they contain toxic chemicals that happen to be harmful to the environment. By switching to recycled or rechargeable batteries, you will certainly be keeping these chemicals clear of our environment.
As you have seen, there are many different varieties of "green energy" technologies. Because there are so many options, there is likely to be a means to put "green energy" to work for you, while doing part in the future from the planet. Utilize the information that you've learned in this post, so as to make a knowledgeable selection for your individual energy needs.
Check Out These Simple Green Energy Tips!
You probably aren't thinking environmentally when you make use of many products around your house daily, as with most people. Whether you like it or not, all the things that you do have an effect in the environment. Protect the environment by using green energy. The tips in this article will provide you with ways of using green energy.
Choose solar-powered lights when installing outdoor lighting in your yard. These lamps are cheap and don't require any power besides sun exposure. This will save significant energy. It also means you do not to have string up those outdoor lights.
If your property has a small stream running through it, you can install a micro hydropower system. These systems divert a small amount of the water through a turbine or wheel, providing energy that can be used to light and heat your home. You can power multiple homes on one of these systems if the flow is strong enough.
Green living is not only about buying the right products, but it is about saving on energy when ever possible. When you are not in the room, take the time to turn off your ceiling fans to conserve energy and not waste power. There is no need to have the fan on if you are not in the room.
If there is a green power alternative available in your area, check out the Green Power Network website to find out. Consider switching to green power if there is a good service available in your area and if you can afford to. You might be able to get a tax rebate in some states.
For green energy consumption, you might want to consider an alternative source for your power needs like solar power. You can install these solar panels on your roof and supply parts of your home with this free and clean energy from the sun if you live in an area with high sunlight year round.
If you want to save energy, try not to use your dishwasher very often. Instead, let your dishes air dry. Dishwashers tend to use a lot of energy and because they use so much power, your electricity and your water bill will be through the roof. If you have to use the dishwasher, put it on a low setting.
Try switching to CFLs. The compact fluorescent bulbs tend to use about 75 percent less energy than the traditional incandescent bulbs do, plus they last around 10 times longer. They are pricier than the traditional bulbs, but it takes only a few months to make up for it in energy savings.
Using green energies is not an excuse to use more energy than you really need. Do not forget to turn the lights off when you leave a room and putting on a sweater instead of turning the heat up. Even if green energies are cheaper, you should still do your best to save as much energy as you can.
You are certainly not alone if you have not given much thought toward the environment in the past. Now that you are aware of green energy and what it can do, you can make the necessary changes. If you take full advantage of the information from this article, you can put green energy to work for you and the environment.
Hard Time Understanding Green Energy Technology? Try These Ideas!
Going green benefits your home and the environment. Changing just a few things in the way your home runs can make it use energy more efficiently and cut your monthly electric bill. Continue reading to find some great advice to help you green your energy.
The easiest thing you can do is call up your current electric provider and see if the offer green energy if you're considering switching to green energy sources. Many electric companies offer these power sources to their customers. They may cost a bit more, however, to offset the amount of money they would've had to invest in the sources.
Using solar energy is one good way to heat water. You can go shopping for a solar system that will heat your water. There are direct circulation systems and indirect ones. Indirect systems are the best if you have frozen pipes during the winter.
Don't try to install a wind generator on a small piece of property. First, of all, you'll likely get complaints from the neighbors, as an efficient wind turbine needs to be at least 30 feet off the ground. In order to ensure an unobstructed prevailing wind, secondly, you need about an acre of land.
Many people who own homes with air-conditioning fail to realize how much energy is used by these units. Consider a greener way of cooling off by saving the energy used to cool the air if you have an air-conditioned home. Try to save air-conditioning for the hottest days. Keep blinds and drapes drawn during the hottest hours and open doors and windows after the sun goes down. Ceiling fans can also help a great deal!
Measure the prevailing wind speed on your property before considering a wind generator. In order for wind energy to be cost-effective, you need a wind speed greater than 8.5 to 9 MPH at least sixty percent of the time. Any slower, and the turbine won't spin fast enough to generate much electricity.
Before you start shopping for a wind power system, know how much power your home consumes. In order to get the most out of a residential wind power system, it needs to be the proper size. Your wind system should be sized to provide about 50 – 80% of your power needs if your property is hooked into a utility grid.
In some areas of the world people can sign up for wind and geothermal energy from their power supplier. This is usually a little more money, but it is green energy that you are buying and do not have to invest in the machinery to make it. This helps relive the stress for fossil fuels by your energy company.
Try using an energy system that omits fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas, as these tend to emit carbon dioxide, if you are in favor of using green energy to save money as well as to help the environment. Instead, use a renewable energy system such as solar, wind or hydro-power.
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Mickey Spillane's first three Mike Hammer mysteries I, the Jury; My Gun Is Quick; and Vengeance Is Mine! are collected in The Mike Hammer Collection: Volume 1, with an introduction by Shamus Award-winner Max Allan Collins, who finds "[s]omething personal...at the heart of every Spillane novel." Hammer is a foul-mouthed, violent vigilante and a sucker for beautiful damsels in distress, some of whom pull the wool over his eyes. With his trusty, sexy assistant Velda keeping him honest (sort of), he exacts revenge on racketeers, cheats and murderers.
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This is unfortunate, but this collection goes some way towards fixing that I think. The three books presented here are the first three Spillane wrote, published just after World War II, and Max Alan Collins' thoughtful introduction puts them in context so the reader knows what they're looking at. Basically, if you've seen plot twists or devices in other stories that appear here also, it's a good bet that Spillane invented them, and someone else used them (usually while not crediting Spillane himself).
The three books included in this series are I, the Jury (1947), My Gun is Quick (1950) and Vengeance is Mine (also 1950). All three are variations on the same plot, which apparently is a Spillane hallmark. The main character, Mike Hammer, is somehow involved in a murder, knows the victim, and swears revenge on the killer. He then spends most of the book sorting through clues, talking to witnesses, and getting beaten up. There's then a final scene where Hammer has figured out who the killer is, and confronts said killer. The killers never get arrested: Hammer shoots them, so that there's no trial.
The dialog and situations are very dated, and somewhat hackneyed. My wife read one of these books sometime ago, and her observation is very appropriate. Spillane invented the genre, but he's been imitated so much that the original looks a bit cliched.
That being said there are some really amusing cultural indicators here.Read more ›
MY GUN IS QUICK is a far better novel in all respects, better written, better plotted, but still has the defect that the identity of the criminal mastermind Hammer seeks is obvious almost from the first, since again only one character in the book could possibly be the guilty party. It also has Hammer, despite the title, badly outdrawn by the bad guy and blasted down.
Spillane hits his stride in VENGEANCE IS MINE. There's a complex plot, started with a murder committed under the very nose of the passed-out-drunk Hammer, and ending with Hammer gunning down the killer in a sequence that is literally twisted on its side compared to the similar sequence in I, THE JURY.Read more ›
After reading these early works, I was amazed with my total enjoyment of each mystery. The prose improved with each subsequent work. The stories were woven with fantastic charm, wit, and style that can only be attributed to Mickey Spillane. His being a part of the World War II generation added to his distinct writing background/style.
I loved his continuing characters of Mike Hammer (Private Detective), his secretary Velda, and Police Chief, Pat Chambers. I am now "hooked" on Spillane's Mike Hammer novels and cannot wait to read more. BRAVO!!! What fun and exciting reading. Mickey Spillane is an important part of American Pop fiction.
Several of these other reviewers are quite disturbing in their assumptions: Mickey Spillane invented the hard-boiled detective genre with Mike Hammer? How untrue! Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett are the true grandfathers of the hard-boiled detective story and their literary efforts remain timeless. That being said, Spillane is a colorful writer who warrants reading by rabid fans of the genre.
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A great collection of the first three Mike Hammer novels. My first time reading Spillane, and I thoroughly enjoyed each story. I'm already on Volume II.Published 21 months ago by Shawn Evans
Here's food for thought: Mickey Spillane, known for the high sex and violence content of his stories, is a long-time Jehovah's Witness. Read morePublished on July 15 2004 by Peter Reeve
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We moved away from FurMark and are now using a game like application which stresses the GPU 100% yet is much more representable of power consumption and heat levels coming from the GPU. We however are not disclosing what application that is as we do not want AMD/ATI/NVIDIA to 'optimize & monitor' our stress test whatsoever, for our objective reasons of course.
Our test system is based on a power hungry Core i7 965 / X58 system. This setup is overclocked to 3.75 GHz. Next to that we have energy saving functions disabled for this motherboard and processor (to ensure consistent benchmark results). On average we are using roughly 50 to 100 Watts more than a standard PC due to higher CPU clock settings, water-cooling, additional cold cathode lights etc.
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SALT LAKE CITY — The long-term future of the state's economy will hinge on Utah's ability to develop and educate the next generation of skilled information technology professionals that will fill the growing number of high-tech jobs being produced in the Beehive State.
That's the message from the head of the state's largest trade organization for the technology industry sector.
Richard Nelson, president and CEO of the Utah Technology Council, said challenging educators to support increased learning in science, technology, engineering and math should be high priority in order to meet the demands of Utah's increasingly technology-based economy.
"We must do all that is necessary to get our students excited and to make them aware of the needs and the opportunities for careers in technology that emphasize STEM skills," he told the Deseret News. "We are falling behind. Utah has many more technology jobs than we are able to fill."
He explained that because of the state's lack of qualified talent, local technology companies are being required to import skilled workers from out of state and some are opening offices elsewhere.
"We need to do all we can to provide a workforce here in Utah that meets the needs of industry," Nelson said.
He noted that the number of tech companies in Utah has climbed 2.4 percent in the past 12 months, bringing with it scores of high-paying jobs and adding to the economic vitality of the state. However, if Utah is to continue its current growth trend, the state will have to produce more qualified talent from its pool of students beginning as early in the educational process as possible all the way through graduate school.
"If you want a career that will lead you to a "hot" STEM job, then the high-tech, clean-tech and life science industries are the growth engines of this state," he said.
Currently, there are more than 4,800 companies in Utah among those three sectors alone employing thousands of Utahns, he said.
Along with the Utah Technology Council board, he is imploring leaders of Utah's education system to build a curriculum that focuses on STEM subjects that the organization believes will provide great career opportunities for years to come.
"It's not just about graduation requirements, it's about painting a picture of their future," Nelson said.
More than 850 school counselors attended the 2013 Work-Based Learning Summer Conference in Heber City last week where 19 council members, who are high ranking executives in Utah technology firms, spoke on the vital role of science, technology, engineering and math.
During the event, organized in conjunction with the Utah State Office of Education, Christine Archibald, Utah Technology Council vice chairwoman and CEO of ManagementPlus, a national electronic health records company in Salt Lake City, reiterated the importance of STEM education for the healthcare industry as an example.
"Our industry is going through a greater evolution right now. Health care is no longer just about medical care. The IT side of health care is exploding, and there is more coming," she said. "We require many more qualified candidates for health care IT than we currently have."
Archibald noted that tech fields — particularly in health care — present tremendous career opportunities for women as well.
Nelson said the technology council would like to see more emphasis placed on innovative teaching methods that focus on STEM, especially math. Doing so will start to give young people the opportunity to participate in the "innovation economy," he said.
"Most of the jobs these kids are going to have haven't been developed yet," Nelson said. "So we need to come up with a different platform and if we don't change (our education curriculum) dramatically, the kids will not be qualified for the hot jobs of the future."
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Hume's brilliant and dispassionate essay Of Miracles has been added in this expanded edition of his Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion, which also includes Of the Immortality of the Soul,Of Suicide, and Richard Popkin's illuminating Introduction.
Introduction to the Philosophy of History: with selections from The Philosophy of Rightby Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel Leo Rauch
. . . eminently readable . . . admirably picks up the spirit of what Hegel is saying. . . . more readable and accurate than Hartmann's, and it translates a more readable text than does Nisbet's. It includes (as Hartmann's does not) an excerpt, which serves as chapter five, from 'The Geographical Basis of History' (particularly interesting for what it says of America), and a brief chapter six, entitled 'The Division of History.' The volume closes with an appendix, translating §§341-360 of Hegel's Philosophy of Right and deals directly with the very concept of 'World History.' It constitutes a big help in coming to grips with what Hegel means by 'Spirit.' --Quentin Lauer, SJ, Fordham University, in International Philosophical Quarterly
Aristotle: Selectionsby Aristotle Terence Irwin Gail Fine
Selections seeks to provide an accurate and readable translation that will allow the reader to follow Aristotle's use of crucial technical terms and to grasp the details of his argument. Unlike anthologies that combine translations by many hands, this volume includes a fully integrated set of translations by a two-person team. The glossary--the most detailed in any edition--explains Aristotle's vocabulary and indicates the correspondences between Greek and English words. Brief notes supply alternative translations and elucidate difficult passages.
Germinalby Emile Zola David Baguley Raymond N. Mackenzie
Coal mines have become rare, but the miners of Germinal are immortal. This new edition of the novel, with a translation by Raymond MacKenzie, is an exquisite tribute to their work, their misery and their eventual revolt. In his introduction, David Baguley--one of the most respected authorities on the work of Zola--brilliantly illuminates the genetic, historical and aesthetic aspects of the novel. His lucid, sensitive and critical gaze highlights the real secrets of the work: its underlying anthropological and social investigation, the dark power of the tragic imagination and the brightness of symbolic and mythic intuitions. --Henri Mitterand, Professor Emeritus, Columbia University
Plato: Complete Worksby Plato John M. Cooper D. S. Hutchinson
Outstanding translations by leading contemporary scholars--many commissioned especially for this volume--are presented here in the first single edition to include the entire surviving corpus of works attributed to Plato in antiquity. In his introductory essay, John Cooper explains the presentation of these works, discusses questions concerning the chronology of their composition, comments on the dialogue form in which Plato wrote, and offers guidance on approaching the reading and study of Plato's works.Also included are concise introductions by Cooper and Hutchinson to each translation, meticulous annotation designed to serve both scholar and general reader, and a comprehensive index. This handsome volume offers fine paper and a high-quality Smyth-sewn cloth binding in a sturdy, elegant edition.
On the Social Contractby Jean-Jacques Rousseau Donald A. Cress
Contents include a note on the translation, introduction by Peter Gay, and a bibliography.
Discourse on the Origin of Inequalityby Jean-Jacques Rousseau Donald A. Cress James Miller
Donald Cress's highly regarded translation, based on the critical Pléiade edition of 1964, is here issued with a lively introduction by James Miller, who brings into sharp focus the cultural and intellectual milieu in which Rousseau operated. This new edition includes a select bibliography, a note on the text, a translator's note, and Rousseau's own Notes on the Discourse.
Black: The Circle Seriesby Ted Dekker
An Adrenaline-Laced Epic Where Dreams and Reality Collide. Fleeing assailants through deserted alleyways, Thomas Hunter narrowly escapes to the roof of a building. Then a silent bullet from the night clips his head . . . and his world goes black. From the blackness comes an amazing reality of another world where evil is contained. A world where Thomas Hunter is in love with a beautiful woman. But then he remembers the dream of being chased through an alleyway as he reaches to touch the blood on his head. Where does the dream end and reality begin? Every time he falls asleep in one world, he awakes in the other. Yet in both, catastrophic disaster awaits him . . . may even be caused by him. Some say the world hangs in the balance of every choice we make. Now the fate of two worlds hangs in the balance of one man's choices.
A Dream of Miraclesby Ruth Reid
Amish widow Mattie vows never to love again . . . until a suspicious outsider with a shadowy past comes crashing into her fragile world. Mattie Diener can barely keep it together. A young Amish widow and mother of two young children, she faces the lingering heartbreak of lost love, her son's mysterious illness, and a torrent of accusations that threaten to undo her. Bo Lambright is a fast-rising social services investigator whose high-society mother won't rest until she finds his Mrs. Right. Despite Bo's worldly success, the raw ache of a shadowy past and a series of unsettling dreams have left him reeling. When Mattie and Bo cross paths, all signs point to disaster. Yet as they face a crucible of trials and tragedies together, longings begin to stir that seem destined only to end in more heartbreak. Is a miracle possible--not only of healing but of forbidden love? What secrets lie in Bo's dreams? And will Mattie find the courage to face her uncertain future . . . or will she simply run away?
The Spiritual Warfare Answer Bookby David Jeremiah
Do you have questions in regard to spiritual warfare? What is it exactly, and how does it impact our lives? Trusted pastor and bestselling author Dr. David Jeremiah brings clarity to the complex topic of spiritual warfare. From his years of teaching on this subject, Pastor Jeremiah has selected answers to your pertinent questions concerning victory in the spiritual realm.
Young and Beardless: The Search for God, Purpose, and a Meaningful Lifeby John Luke Robertson
John Luke Robertson may be young and beardless, but he has a lot to say about growing up and discovering your purpose. John Luke Robertson, the oldest son of Willie and Korie Robertson and brother of Dancing with the Stars sensation Sadie Robertson, shares his story of what it's like to grow up as a Robertson and all the fun and craziness that entails, as well as what he has learned as he has stepped out into his own unique experiences. He also shares what it's like to navigate the walk from boyhood to becoming a man. Topics in this book include friendship, kindness, dreaming big, embracing your God-given uniqueness, taking chances, and choosing mentors. John Luke speaks frequently on dreams (how to build a dream for your life), schemes (how to plan for your dream to come true), and building teams (choosing the people around you who will become a team that helps make your dream come true through their support, honesty, and care). He will incorporate these important guidelines into the book, ultimately helping young people learn how to find and pursue a clear-cut purpose in their lives. Teens and young adults will enjoy reading his story, and they will benefit by reading Robertson's wisdom and perspective on how to grow up and live out your purpose. And, with the Robertsons, this book is sure to be fun!
The Most Loving Place in Town: A Modern Day Parable for the Churchby Ken Blanchard Phil Hodges
eA moving story, told in Ken Blanchard's appealing parable style, of how a local church can be either a blessing or a curse to their community. In this newly revised version, Lead like Jesus for Churches (formerly The Most Loving Place in Town) is the story of two men; a disillusioned church elder and a gifted young pastor, who recognize that their church has lost sight of its number one priority: loving God and each other. They begin a search--independently at first--to recapture their lost love and then together lead their fellowship in a successful discovery of the secret to becoming a beacon of love in their community. By the end of the story you clearly see why this secret--so simple yet so profound--is vital and how to apply it to the life of your church.
The Most Important Place on Earth: What a Christian Home Looks Like and How to Build Oneby Robert Wolgemuth
It all starts at home. Newly revised and updated, The Most Important Place on Earth is Robert Wolgemuth's inspiring and practical book for those looking for a strong foundation for their home. So what's so great about a Christian home? There you will find redemption, forgiveness, hope, laughter, and genuine happiness. There you will also find discipline, purpose, and grace. Lots of grace. Many people did not grow up in a Christian home, and many more do not consider their childhood experience a good model. The Most Important Place on Earth covers eight answers to the question, "What does a Christian home look like?" It is filled with stories and useful ideas that will convince any reader that a Christian home is not an elusive stereotype. It is something that really can be achieved. And it is something worth having. You'll see.
Seven Women: And the Secret of Their Greatnessby Eric Metaxas
A beautiful gift edition of this instant classic exclusively for graduates, with a special letter from Eric Metaxas to those entering the next phase of life's journey. What makes a great woman great? In Seven Women, New York Times bestselling author Eric Metaxas provides an answer by telling the captivating stories of seven women who changed the course of history and impacted the world in astonishing ways. Teenaged Joan of Arc heard God's command and led the French army to a mighty victory over the British. Susanna Wesley, the mother of nineteen children, gave the world its most significant evangelist and its greatest hymn-writer, her sons John and Charles. Corrie ten Boom risked her life to hide Dutch Jews from the Nazis in World War II and somehow survived the horrors of a concentration camp, but her greatest feat was her forgiveness of her tormentors years later. And Rosa Parks's God-given sense of justice and unshakable dignity helped launch the twentieth century's greatest social movement. Seven Women reveals how the extraordinary women profiled here achieved their greatness, inspiring readers to lives propelled by a call beyond themselves.
Seven Men: And the Secret of Their Greatnessby Eric Metaxas
A beautiful gift edition of this instant classic exclusively for graduates, with a special letter from Eric Metaxas to those entering the next phase of life's journey. What makes a great man great? In Seven Men, New York Times bestselling author Eric Metaxas explores that most important of questions in through the captivating stories of some of the greatest men who have ever lived. How did George Washington resist the temptation to become the first king of America, and why did William Wilberforce give up the chance to be prime minister of England? What made Eric Liddell cast aside an almost certain Olympic gold medal? What enabled Jackie Robinson to surrender his right to fight back against racists, or Dietrich Bonhoeffer to jeopardize his freedom and safety to defy the Nazis? In this stirring and inspiring work, Eric Metaxas reclaims a long-lost sense of the heroic--the idea that certain lives are worthy of emulation. Get to know the seven men in this book, and your life will be immeasurably richer.
Jesus Calling Book Club Discussion Guide for Seniorsby Thomas Nelson
Experience peace in the presence of the Savior who is closer than you can imagine with the Jesus Calling® Discussion Guide for Seniors
Life Is Better at the Beach: Inspirational Rules for Living Each Day Like You're at the Beachby Thomas Nelson
Take long walks. Watch the sunset. Shoes are optional. The beautiful four-color book of inspirational photos, Bible verses, quotations, and short writings invites you to escape the buzz of the everyday and into the tranquility that the beach offers. Each section of this book will cover a "beach rule" and encouraging thoughts on how you can incorporate that mind-set or behavior into your daily life. Much of Jesus' ministry happened along the seashore, where He told His followers about the peace and rest His Father offered them and modeled the best way to live. In the same way, this book transports you to a favorite beach locale and helps you apply rules for beach living to everyday life--rules to slow down, to notice the beauty in the little things, and to incorporate rest into even the most stressful times. Full of serene images, inspiring quotations, and restful Bible verses, this book will be a natural addition to your coffee table or desk, as well as a lovely gift for that beach-loving friend. For as the waters fill the sea, the earth will be filled with an awareness of the glory of the Lord. --Habakkuk 2:14 NLT
Liquid Phase Aerobic Oxidation Catalysis: Industrial Applications and Academic Perspectivesby Shannon S. Stahl Paul L. Alsters
The first book to place recent academic developments within the context of real life industrial applications, this is a timely overview of the field of aerobic oxidation reactions in the liquid phase that also illuminates the key challenges that lie ahead. As such, it covers both homogeneous as well as heterogeneous chemocatalysis and biocatalysis, along with examples taken from various industries: bulk chemicals and monomers, specialty chemicals, flavors and fragrances, vitamins, and pharmaceuticals. One chapter is devoted to reactor concepts and engineering aspects of these methods, while another deals with the relevance of aerobic oxidation catalysis for the conversion of renewable feedstock. With each chapter written by a team of academic and industrial researchers, this is a valuable reference for synthetic and catalytic chemists at universities as well as those working in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries seeking a better understanding of these reactions and how to design large scale processes based on this technology.
Fluxby Beth Goobie
Several years earlier Nellie and her mother fled the Interior and its hated security police for the Outbacks, a loose-knit resistance of small cities, towns and rural areas. Since then her mother has disappeared and twelve-year-old Nellie is on her own, scrounging a living where she can find it. When loneliness opens her mind to flux, the ability to alter her vibratory state in the molecular field, she learns to travel to other levels of reality. When a prank by the Skulls, an unruly gang of boys, reveals several large scars on her scalp, Nellie is forced to confront the terrifying truth that her vague memories of experiments that took place while she lived in the Interior are real. Befriended by fourteen-year-old Deller, leader of the Skulls, Nellie learns of the disappearance of his younger brother Fen. Using her ability to travel the levels, she eventually finds Fen trapped in an experimental laboratory deep in another reality. Although Nellie is unable to free him, her discovery precipitates a series of events that lead her and Deller back to the Interior, and straight into the memories she has been trying so hard to forget.
Feralby Bev Cooke
She lives in fear -- of the two-legs, of the noisy, massive trains that scream in and out of the station, of cats and rats and dogs and the dark of the tunnels. She lives in the subway, where the hard shoes kick her ribs, where shrill voices beat her ears, where she subsists on the garbage of the humans. But the little cat walks alone. Until she meets Candlewax, a street kid exiled from the subway tunnels, and Katherine, a student photographer who loves her on sight. From these two she learns that trust can banish fear and love provides a home wherever you are.
Dancing Nakedby Shelley Hrdlitschka
Kia is sixteen and pregnant. Her world crumbles as she attempts to come to terms with the life growing inside her and what she must do. Initially convinced that abortion is her only option, Kia comes to understand that for her, the answers are not always black and white. As the pregnancy progresses, Kia discovers who her real friends are and where their loyalties lie. It is through her relationship with the elderly Grace that she learns what it means to take responsibility for one's life and the joy that can come from trusting oneself. Faced with the most difficult decision of her life, Kia learns that the path to adulthood is not the easily navigable trail she once thought, but a twisting labyrinth where every turn produces a new array of choices, and where the journey is often undertaken alone.
Before Wingsby Beth Goobie
Having barely survived a brain aneurysm two years earlier, fifteen-year-old Adrien, working at her Aunt Erin's summer camp, is caught between the land of the living and the spirit world, unsure where she belongs. As she struggles to understand the message delivered by the spirits of the five young women that only she sees, she learns of the tragic consequences of their connection to her aunt. Faced with the knowledge that another aneurysm could strike her at any time and mostly shunned by the other staff because she is the boss's niece, Adrien finds a soulmate in Paul, the camp handyman, who is convinced that he has seen his own death foretold.
Alone at 90 Footby Katherine Holubitsky
Fourteen year old Pamela Collins is struggling to come to terms with her mother's death. Somewhat shy, Pamela is thoughtful, full of passion, often funny and sometimes tearful as she learns to cope with the emotional overload the tragedy has brought to her life. Her favourite things include walking alone in Lynn Canyon Park, the art of Emily Carr, and a certain boy with a "wicked grin." At the moment she dislikes her English teacher, shopping and being singled out for special treatment because of her mother's death. Pamela is tall and slim and mostly uncomfortable with her rapidly changing body. She is unsure of herself and unsure of the loyalty of her friends.
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Editor's note: This is the fourth in a series profiling candidates running for local and state offices.
Los Alamos County Councilor Steve Girrens, who is running for reelection in November, wants to focus his energy on housing and schools.
"In my mind, the big thing is getting housing developments going, or something that helps get that moving," Girrens said.
Girrens sees several areas ripe for that type of development, including the Department of Energy (DOE) A-8 land transfer site at the start of DP Road. The south side of Trinity Drive is also on Girrens' radar, including another DOE site near the Los Alamos Medical Center.
"That's a pristine place. I would love to see condos or a high-density high-rise, right on the canyon," Girrens said. "It would be an outstanding thing. Like another Oppenheimer apartments. Something big. Something that takes as much advantage of the canyon location as possible. They're building all kinds of cool stuff in the cities, in Denver and places. What can we start doing on the south side of Trinity? What makes sense to do there?"
According to former Arts in Public Places Board (APPB) Chair Steve Foltyn, the project to install large cement replicas of San Ildefonso pottery along N.M. 4 in White Rock has gone like clockwork.
Foltyn – who spearheaded the project – told the Los Alamos Monitor the cement forms were delivered on budget and ahead of schedule, and that the San Ildefonso potters who painted the pots also finished on budget and ahead of schedule.
But every project has its challenges, and APPB is working with county staff and contractors to work out the last few kinks.
The biggest challenge is installing a replica of a Maria Martinez black-on-black plate on the west side of the White Rock Visitor Center.
Some cracks in the cement were discovered when the plate was stood up, but Benny Duran – who created the cement forms – assured the county there is nothing to worry about.
The bigger issue is stabilizing the eight-foot diameter plate against the wind. According to Foltyn, Duran had envisioned it attached to the visitor center, but issues such as the stone tile façade on the building makes that problematic.
The Los Alamos M'atom Bombs kept the Duke City Derby Juggernaughties in line during a hard-fought derby matchup Saturday night.
But in the end, Albuquerque's Juggernaughties skated away with the win in two-hour bruisefest 282-130 at the Los Alamos Ice Rink.
Juggernaughty Bethany "BeeBop" Day and the other Jugernaughties' jammers managed to bust through the M'atoms defensive line and pass the pack more times than the M'atoms did with the Juggernaughties' defense.
However, M'atom jammers Amanda "Super-ova" Storey, Rachel "Latzah Ballz" Adler, Marcie "Vexy" Archuleta and others really brought it on in the second half, making it an exciting game for all who came out to cheer on their hometown roller derby team.
After the game, most valuable player awards went to M'atom Bomber Anne "Ferociraptor" Berros for best blocker, and M'atom Bomber Rachel "Latzah Ballz" Adler for best jammer. For the Juggernaughties, best blocker went to Lucy "Hermione Strangler" Fox and best jammer went to Bethany "BeeBop" Day.
Because of a technical repair and replacement needed for the County's video streaming equipment, there will be no streaming broadcast of tonight's Council meeting in Chambers. This malfunction only relates to streaming - there will still be a televised broadcast on PAC 8 television, and video capture for later playback on demand should still be available and posted on the County's website after the meeting.
BY VERONICA C. GARCIA, Ed.D.
Executive Director, New Mexico Voices for Children
Executive Director, New Mexico Municipal League
Gentle Walks at 9 a.m. at the Nature Center. A gentle walk for which the emphasis is on discovery, not mileage gained. Free.
Fourth Friday Fractals from 7-7:45 p.m. at the Nature Center. See fractals in nature as a full-dome planetarium show! Cost is $10 for adults and $8 for children. More information at peecnature.org.
Young at Heart Hike at 10 a.m. at the Nature Center. Join PEEC on a hike that brings together people of all ages to connect, learn, play, and explore. Free.
June 25-26 — Los Alamos Amateur Radio Club Field Day exercise at the North Mesa Picnic Ground, off North Mesa Road. Ham radio operators across North America will operate from noon Saturday to noon Sunday using generator, solar and battery power to make radio contacts. Public is invited to attend. For more information, call Charles Rogers, KJ5KU, 412-3149
Feature Film: "Black Holes" at 2 p.m. at the Nature Center. Voyage through the galaxies in search of the answers to explain the riddles of black holes! Enjoy a talk by a local astrophysicist. Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children.
The popular University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Community Education Summer Program for Youth (SPY) returns in July with week-long classes for children in grades 1-10.
Children's College, for children entering the first through third grades, and Youth College, for children entering the fourth through sixth grades, runs July 18-22. Teen College, for students entering the seventh through tenth grades, will be July 25-29.
For students in first through third grades, this year there will be a morning class, Adventures at the University, and an afternoon class, Afternoon Adventures. Students who choose to participate in both classes can stay on campus through the supervised lunch hour.
Grades 4-6 meet only in the afternoon, and may select a specific topical class. Nicole Lloyd Ronning, an astrophysicist at LANL and also a Bradbury Science Museum science ambassador, is teaching Awesome Astrophysics.
The final alternative, Teen College, for students entering the seventh through tenth grades, will take place July 25-29.
For more complete class descriptions and to register online, visit losalamos.unm.edu/community-education/2016-summer-program-for-youth.html. For more information, call Lisa Caldwell at 662-0346, or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
The former Los Alamos First Baptist Church pastor facing charges of possessing and distributing child pornography remained in the county detention center Thursday.
Paul Cunningham, 54, was arrested June 17 on one count of possession of child pornography (sexual exploitation of children) and one count of distribution of child pornography.
Church officials dismissed Pastor Cunningham March 31 after they learned the Los Alamos police and the New Mexico Attorney General's Office were investigating his online activities on the suspicion that he was downloading and distributing child pornography, according to a statement released by the church Thursday.
Special agents from the attorney general's office confiscated over 400 images and nine videos depicting child pornography from his home during the investigation.
Church officials said their first concern was for the children associated with their church and the community at large.
The First Baptist Church released this statement: "We were grieved to learn about the investigation and charges filed against Paul Cunningham, but more importantly we are concerned for the safety and protection of minors in our church and community."
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