text: From Our 2012 Archives Developmental Woes Common in Siblings of Children With AutismLatest Neurology NewsWEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- One in three children with an older sibling who has an autism spectrum disorder, or problems with social interaction and communication, shows signs of developmental delay or autism-related behaviors by the age of 3 years, according to a new study. "It is clear that the younger siblings of a child with an ASD [autism spectrum disorder] may face challenges even if they are not themselves identified with an ASD," study author Daniel Messinger, a professor at University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences, said in a university news release. "This new work identifies classes of outcomes in these children. We found that the majority of these high-risk siblings appear to be developing normally. However, a higher-than-expected proportion of the children face challenges related to higher levels of autism-related behaviors or lower levels of verbal and nonverbal developmental functioning," Messinger added. Messinger is scheduled to present the study findings at the International Meeting for Autism Research, May 18 in Toronto. Autism spectrum disorders are neurodevelopmental conditions thought to affect 1 in 88 U.S. children. Autism is the most severe form. A milder form along the spectrum is Asperger syndrome. The younger siblings of kids with autism spectrum disorders show lower levels of both verbal and nonverbal communication, as well as higher levels of autism-related behaviors, such as less interactive play with others and less expression of interest in what is going on around them. Although most high-risk siblings are developing normally by 3 years of age, a substantial minority of children has more subtle autism-related problems or developmental delays, the researchers noted. The data and conclusions of research presented at medical meetings should be viewed as preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. -- Mary Elizabeth Dallas Copyright © 2012 HealthDay. All rights reserved. SOURCE: University of Miami, news release, May 16, 2012 |


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50 All-Star Family Camps
It's just like traditional summer camp, but adults are allowed. That means meals in a dining hall, campfire sing-alongs and the chance to meet a lot of neat people. Pass the bug juice!
You wake up in the morning because the birds are chirping. So you go outside, and take a deep breath of really fresh air. Over pancakes at breakfast, you learn the day's activities: ropes course, arts and crafts, windsurfing, climbing wall . . . . It doesn't matter what you do, because you know you'll have serious fun. Then you hear the bugle call: Time for the flag ceremony, followed by dinner--barbecue and bug juice! You mellow out afterward at the campfire sing-along. Look! A shooting star! Then you head to your bunk bed, sleep like a log, and do it all over again.
YMCA Camp Sky-Y, Prescott
At 6,800 feet in the Bradshaw Mountains. Canoeing on Goldwater Lake, paintball, overnight camping, arts and crafts, archery. Families participate in the World Service Carnival (with games and face painting); proceeds help children at a YMCA in Mexico. ACA accredited. LODGING: Wood cabins with shared bathhouse sleep 12 on bunks. FOOD: Three family-style meals daily; weekly cookouts, such as a cowboy breakfast with morning hayride. CONTACT: July 29-Aug. 4; $1,600; 800/660-1385, azycamps.org.
YMCA Chauncey Ranch, Mayer
A 5,000-acre high-desert ranch on the banks of the Agua Fria River. Equestrian focus: riding lessons, trail rides, and helping with grooming, saddling, and feeding. Fishing, skeet shooting. ACA accredited. LODGING: Wood cabins that have evaporative coolers and shared bathhouse sleep 12 on bunks; rooms in the Cowboy Barn with shared indoor bathroom sleep six on bunks; private ranch house sleeps 25. FOOD: Three family-style meals daily; cowboy barbecue cookout ride. CONTACT: July 29-Aug. 4; $1,395; 800/660-1385, azycamps.org.
Berkeley Tuolumne Family Camp, Groveland
On the south fork of the Tuolumne River, seven miles from Yosemite National Park. Ranger-led workshops for kids (making pine-needle baskets and leaf-print shirts), artist-in-residence program for adults (pottery, woodworking, and more). Themed Thursdays. LODGING: Canvas-and-wood cabins (some with electricity), with shared bathhouse, sleep 4 to 10 on cots; tent sites. FOOD: Three family-style meals daily; Saturday barbecue lunch, Sunday turkey dinner. CONTACT: June 23-Aug. 26; $2,037; 510/981-5140, berkeleycamps.com.
Catalina Island Camps, Catalina Island
On Catalina's western edge, 22 miles offshore from L.A. Hosted by Jean-Michel Cousteau. Nature walks, tide-pool exploration, science programs, snorkeling to a kelp bed. Evening presentations by Cousteau on his work with the Ocean Futures Society. ACA accredited. LODGING: Wood cabins with electricity and shared bathhouse sleep 12 on bunks; moorings available for rent. FOOD: Three buffets daily; nightly social hour before dinner with beer and wine for adults. CONTACT: Aug. 22-26; $2,900 (includes ferry ride from the mainland); 800/696-2267, catalinaislandcamps.com.
Cazadero Performing Arts Camp, Cazadero
Surrounded by redwoods in Sonoma County, with classes in music, circus arts, dance, theater, and more. Performances in the outdoor amphitheater. LODGING: Canvas tents with electricity and shared bathhouse sleep six on cots; dorm rooms with shared bathroom sleep three to six on cots; tent sites. FOOD: Three buffets daily with snacks throughout the day. CONTACT: Aug. 6-12, Aug. 13-19; $2,510 (10 percent discount if you bring a tent, share a tent with another family, or have six people in one tent); 510/527-7500, cazadero.org.
Emandal--A Farm on a River, Willits
On the banks of the Eel River at the base of Mount Sanhedrin. Pitch in on the farm: Gather eggs, milk cows, pick vegetables, bake cookies. LODGING: Wood cabins with electricity, cold water, and shared bathhouse sleep eight; two farmhouse rooms with private bath sleep two. FOOD: Three family-style meals daily; most veggies come from the garden. CONTACT: June 20-24, July 18-Aug. 25, Aug. 30-Sept. 3; $2,326; 707/459-5439, emandal.com.
Family Camp on the Bar 717 Ranch, Hayfork
Former working ranch on 450 acres in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Milk cows, feed goats, collect hay. Horseback riding, overnight camping rides, ropes course, swimming hole, archery. ACA accredited. LODGING: Wood cabins open on one side (without electricity) with sink, toilet, and shared shower house sleep 10; six hotel-style rooms sleep two to six. FOOD: Three family-style meals daily. CONTACT: Aug.12-18, Aug. 19-25; $2,385; 530/628-5992, bar717.com.
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Peyton Manning, Broncos agree on five-year, $96M deal
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On Tuesday morning, the Broncos announced a press conference for 3 p.m. ET, meaning that they would probably be introducing Peyton Manning as their new quarterback. That's precisely what they're going to do, and now, Manning has signed a five-year, $96 million deal.
It doesn't matter too much, though, unless the contract is heavily incentive-laden and/or just absolutely lacking in guaranteed money. Because, as you might recall, the previous contract that Manning negotiated with the Colts was a five-year deal worth $90 million. Yes, that's right: he's going to make more with the Broncos (in theory) than he did with Indy.
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So props to his agent Tom Condon for negotiating that deal. And double props to Condon for helping to crank up the market value for another client, Drew Brees. As Clark Judge notes, Brees is a big winner when it comes to Peyton's contract details.
Brees wants a long-term deal from the Saints, and Peyton's Colts deal getting voided temporarily hurt his value as a franchise player as well as his negotiating ability. Now? Psssh. Brees can actually look back at the reported five-year, $90 million deal the Saints offered him and laugh.
Not laughing? Jim Irsay, Colts owner. But he says he's happy for Manning.
"I congratulate Peyton as he heads to a tremendous organization in the Denver Broncos," Irsay said in a statement released by the team. "We wish him nothing but the best as he continues his Hall of Fame career."
Now seems like a good time to remind everyone that at Irsay and Manning's final press conference -- an admittedly classy affair -- both gentlemen kept repeating that "it's not about the money."
Clearly, that's not entirely the case. Just ask someone who works in the Broncos accounting office. However, there are some reportedly some waivers built in for Denver here.
Andrew Brandt of the National Football Post reports that Manning's deal is worth $18 million for 2012. Then Manning's deal is worth $20 million for 2013 and 2014 with a waiver on his neck based on a physical. According to Brandt, the deal is then worth $19 million for 2015 and 2016.
Brandt also reports that Peyton "passing his March 2013 physical activates guaranteed salaries" of $20 million in 2013 and 2014, though there is a waiver on Peyton's neck.


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Ke$ha has got her eyes on Selena Gomez' potentially on-again man. The "Take It Off" singer admits in a new interview that she'd have sex with Justin Bieber since he is finally of age.
"Sure," she says when asked by Rolling Stone (via E! News) if she'd hook up with Biebs, adding, "Wait, is he even legal? Could I go to jail for this?"
Yes, Bieber is now 18, which means it finally is legal for 25-year-old Ke$ha to become cozy with the younger man. But would she want to? She claims she's interested.
"OK, then I would," Ke$ha says. "We could go out and buy lottery tickets, vote, play putt-putt golf. All the things that are legal at the age of 18."
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Joby Gorillapod flexible tripod (original)
What it is: This plastic tripod has a clip that screws into a digital camera for easy locking between camera and tripod. But to call this a tripod is almost misleading. It's a kind of plastic "creature" whose legs can wrap around railings, chair backs, table legs -- your imagination is the only limit. It's perfect for leveling your camera on uneven surfaces or, as I said, attaching in places where a regular tripod wouldn't have a chance. It looks like a child's toy. Thing is, it's as fun as a child's toy. But keep it away from kids. You'll want it available for years to come. How it works: The legs are made of a series of ball-and-socket joints that allow for extreme manipulation of the legs. Think pipe cleaners. You will want to play with this, trying to come up with new scenarios in which to position the thing. The good: The tripod is almost weightless and folds up for easy packing, yet it's made of rugged plastic. The first time you use it, you likely will think it's too weak to support your camera, but it's surprisingly stable. Once you get the hang of using it, you'll wonder why there aren't more versions of this thing for other applications. Well, there are. Gorillamobile works with mobile devices such as iPhone. And Gorillatorch uses the same leggy system for positioning a light beam wherever you want it. And Gorillapod comes in several versions for heavier cameras. The bad: Only time will tell how long the plastic ball-and-socket joints will last. I would think it's a weakest-link scenario; if one joint loosens up, function could be impaired. But that's speculation based on what I've seen with plastic once it gets old. Maybe that would take years. Maybe it wouldn't happen at all. Cost: $21.95, with free shipping in the U.S. Available from: joby.com --Ross Werland
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- Warranty: 30-year warranty (10 for professional use)
- Demeyere's signature 7-ply construction consists of seven alloys, including stainless steel and an aluminum core, for maximum heat efficiency and even distribution.
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County promotes career employee to CEO
SANTA ANA – After a nationwide recruitment failed to produce a new county executive officer, Orange County's Board of Supervisors turned on Tuesday to a man who has been under their noses all along, naming Mike Giancola, the county's landfill chief, to be its new CEO.
Giancola, 54, began working for the county in 1979 as a park attendant in Mile Square Park. After leaving for five years to serve in the Navy, he returned to the county parks department in 1985 as a groundskeeper, then transferred the following year to what is now O.C. Waste & Recycling, which runs the county's three landfills. His first job there was laborer.
He was promoted to manager in 1988 and rose steadily, becoming the department's director in 2009.
"There's just something so rich and vibrant about someone who's worked their way up," said Supervisor Todd Spitzer during Tuesday's board meeting. That experience gives Giancola "empathy and understanding" for the 17,000 county employees he now oversees, Spitzer said.
"I'm certainly honored and humbled," Giancola told the board after his appointment, "and I'm really looking forward to getting to work."
As an immediate reminder of the challenges he faces, dozens of union members who packed the board room groaned and shook their heads as the supervisors discussed Giancola's compensation, which will be $245,000 per year, or about $70,000 more than he was making at the waste and recycling department.
Members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees who work for the county's Social Services Agency complained that they haven't had a raise in seven years, while their caseloads in helping eligible county residents get approved for welfare programs have doubled.
AFSCME is one of a number of unions that are negotiating contracts with county managers as the supervisors push to hold down employee compensation costs.
Steve Danley, who as the county's human resources director manages the county's labor negotiations, emerged as a finalist for the CEO position after the national recruitment, but didn't have enough support among the supervisors to land the job. Another finalist, Santa Barbara County CEO Chandra Wallar, walked away in March after the supervisors didn't agree to her $290,000 salary request.
Giancola said he was asked by supervisors to apply for the CEO post after negotiations with Wallar fell apart.
Danley now will report to his longtime friend Giancola, whom he called "a quality guy" with "high ethical standards."
On Tuesday, those ethical standards got resounding backing from supervisors, who said a report by an outside investigations firm completely cleared Giancola of allegations made by a former employee of the waste department.
Kathleen Tahilramani, former head of human resources for the department, accused Giancola in a lawsuit of illegally retaliating against her when she complained about his handling of a sexual harassment case, and for refusing to violate county recruitment policies.
Spitzer said the 127-page investigative report found no corroboration for Tahilramani's allegations. "Every single allegation was unfounded or unsubstantiated, or words to that effect," he said.
Supervisor Janet Nguyen said that after reading the report this past weekend, she felt "disgusted that someone could try to ruin an individual just for the sake of doing it."
Tahilramani's attorney, Stephen Dial, has said the case was settled last August in private mediation for $350,000, but no settlement has been approved by the Board of Supervisors.
The county's CEO position became vacant last August when Tom Mauk retired after eight years in the job. Mauk had come under pressure to step down amid revelations of the county's botched initial handling of sexual-abuse allegations against former O.C. Public Works executive Carlos Bustamante.
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JACKSON — A bill to restore about one-fourth of the money Gov. Haley Barbour has cut from Mississippi's budget has stalled in the Senate after lawmakers voted to spend more time negotiating it.
The Senate voted Monday to send the bill to conference with House members. Under the bill, lawmakers could use $50 million from the state's rainy day fund and $50 million from the health care trust fund to restore money to several programs and agencies.
Several Senate Democrats urged their colleagues to approve the measure as is and send it to the governor.
But Appropriations Committee Chairman Alan Nunnelee said some of the reserve money should be saved for next fiscal year when the state may face an even larger budget hole.
The bill is Senate Bill 2495.


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"Lost," the most complicated series in the history of television, will come to its end Sunday and without having seen a second of its 2 1/2-hour conclusion, I prophesy that it will leave many viewers unsatisfied, either because it will say too much or not enough, or because it will be too explicit or too vague, or too prosaic or too mystical, or too final or too inconclusive.
Endings are always tricky. Television has done without them for most of its life; for years series were canceled and disappeared without ceremony, but nowadays, with a serial strain running through even highly episodic shows, it is more usual to aim for some sort of closure. (Just as it's become more common, in life, to think we need it.) Nevertheless, there is something in the very structure of American network television that is inimical to finality: New shows are launched hopefully to run forever; they are made for cliffhangers, not conclusions.
When they do come, the conclusions tend to be straightforward: a villain is defeated, a patient cured, a job finished, a romance finally begins. But "Lost" is something else: The mystery at its heart is "What is the nature of this mystery?" and the job of the last couple of seasons has been to explain (some of) what's come before, even as the show has charged continually ahead into new territory and drawn a curtain over old business — or have you forgotten how your world once turned on knowing the ins and outs of the Dharma Initiative? This is explication not just in the mechanical sense, as when the detective reveals how the man in the locked room was murdered; in some more thoroughgoing way, it is meant to tell just what you have been watching the last six years.
The people behind the series — it was created by J.J. Abrams, Damon Lindelof and Jeffrey Lieber, and managed subsequently by Lindelof and Carlton Cuse — may well have known, if not from Day One, then from Day Two or Three, that their mysterious island would be the staging ground for some ancient tussle between good and evil; reason and faith; light and dark; handsome, young leading man and aging, craggy character actor. (Which is not to say that some other, unexpected twist won't wrench the whole thing 180 degrees come Sunday.) But the particulars have clearly taken shape over time, in response to the felicities of casting – Michael Emerson coming in for what was originally a three-episode arc as Ben Linus was an admittedly lucky stroke — and feedback from the fans: The life of the show fortuitously coincided with the rise of the blogosphere, professional and amateur; with its puzzles and anagrams, Easter eggs and red herrings, it is made to be picked apart and obsessed over.
If there have been too many characters, too many random images and scattered loose ends, to expect any unified theory of "Lost," well, I'm not particularly anxious to get one. Answers kill mysteries, and in a mystical mystery like "Lost," the answers will never be as good as the slippery things you can almost imagine. A polar bear on a tropical isle is a vibrant image, but it becomes immediately less compelling when you learn it was just part of some experiment.
It has been common to describe the series as the story of a man of science versus a man of faith, but, really, it was all about the faith here. (The man of science, Jack, has come around to that opinion and looks to become the island's new Christ figure — or not — while deceased man of faith Locke is currently inhabited by a quite rational monster made of smoke.)
Science on "Lost" is not real science; it is magic with a button attached, or a lever, or a wheel. The local physics are whatever fits the situation: "If the light goes out here, it goes out everywhere," guest star Allison Janney said of the island's glowing "heart" a couple of weeks back, whose light Jack is now slated to protect. ("You know that how?" I wanted to ask.) Write some names on a cave wall, or repeat a series of numbers everywhere you can think to put them (including next to the names), and they glow with meaning. Explain them, and they glow paradoxically dim.
If we are to trust what we have seen recently — and I wouldn't, not completely, with 2 1/2 hours still to go — we are facing a fairly familiar endgame in which a hero will sacrifice himself to keep a genie bottled up. Local good-god Jacob's speech last week to the surviving four castaways, telling them why they were there — as "candidates" to replace him, chosen because they were "flawed" and in need of what the island had to give — sounded pretty flat and unconvincing to me.
Somehow I am not worried; the particulars of the story have never been what "Lost" is about for me. There is something always at work beneath the surface in this show, a kind of structural poetry that embodies its themes of coincidence and fate through parallel actions and mirror images, visual and verbal echoes across space and time and, lately, worlds. (I speak of the flash-sideways universe in which even the dead castaways are alive, and thriving, and which may allow the characters to have their happy endings.) These devices are the meter and rhyme of "Lost," and — with the rhythms of the actors and the colors of the island — they've kept the show kind of beautiful, even when it hasn't made much sense or has wandered into unprofitable cul de sacs.
As to why those people are on that island, I believe I know the real answer: They are there for you.


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- ESRB: Everyone 10+
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January 27th, 2011 Los Angeles, CA. Non Exclusive. The first look at Chris Pine and Elizabeth Banks filming together for the dramatic movie "Welcome To People". Chris Pine arrived on set with his ipad before filming scenes with Elizabeth Banks all night outside in the chilly weather at the well known and highly regarded Henry's Taco Stand in The San Fernando Valley. Photo by Eric Ford/ On Location News 818-613-3955 firstname.lastname@example.com
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Submission + - Ration of support staff vs PCs?
Durrok writes: "At the company you work at how many tier 1 techs, such as helpdesk, do you have? The company I am working for has been opening up at least 10 stores a year since 2003 and we still have the same 4 techs doing our tier 1 support. We are trying to convince our boss that we need to hire an additional tech but so far showing the percentage of ticket increase (240%), number of stores (41), and numbers of distribution centers (4) has not been enough to persuade him. I'm hoping that being able to show him real life examples will be more effective. In addition, is anyone aware of any industry standards for the number of PCs vs the number of support staff you should have?"


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1950s Vintage St. Ignace Michigan Souvenir Pillow Sham
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Vintage St. Ignace, Michigan souvenir pillow cover, in silken, satiny fabric, with fringe, circa 1950's or earlier. This nostalgic pillow cover features Castle Rock, Marquette Park and Monument, an Indian maiden and an Indian brave, a depiction of Indian Village, and a poem in the center: For-get-me-not, When the golden sun is sinking And your mind from troubles free, When of others you are thinking, Will you sometimes think of me? The sham is predominantly in blues, roses, and gold, with dark blue and gold fringe. It measures approximately 18 inches by 16 inches, and is in very good condition, never used. Please refer to the 4 photographs for appearance and condition. Shipping / packaging will be $6.00.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Turkey day
8 comments:
- Formerly known as Frau said...
Happy Thanksgiving!!
- November 22, 2012 at 8:45 AM
- annie said...
Happy Thanksgiving! Your table looks wonderful and meaningful. I remember shopping at the Conran's when it was under the Queensboro Bridge. I can't wait to see your Thankful Tree!
annie - November 22, 2012 at 9:56 AM
- Henhurst Interiors said...
Beautiful! Have a very happy day today!!
Phyllis - November 22, 2012 at 10:15 AM
- quintessence said...
Lovely table Patricia!! I love that everything has been collected over the years - so many memories for this special family day. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
- November 22, 2012 at 10:53 AM
- I Dream Of said...
What a beautiful table, Patricia. Love the place cards. I'm feeling thankful for you, my friend!
Hope you enjoy the day with your family! XO - November 22, 2012 at 11:25 AM
- MJH Design Arts said...
So beautiful!! Thank you for sharing your heart.
Mary - November 23, 2012 at 12:08 AM
- eLIZabeth Floyd said...
Beautiful illustration!
And I hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful!
Liz - November 23, 2012 at 9:01 PM
- LindsB said...
What a pretty table! I hope you and your family had a lovely day!
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Bungie's DESTINY: First Impressions from Adam Sessler! Can Destiny be the Future of Shooters?
Adam got a chance to head up to Bungie's headquarters in Bellevue, WA last week to check out their new project: DESTINY. Check out what he was shown, what he thought, and why Destiny might be one of the most ambitious projects we've seen. Let us know in the comments if you think Bungie can pull it off!
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SHEFFIELD Silver FISH Servers - ANTIQUE -
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Beautiful antique English silver plate fish serving knife and fork. The blade and fork are pierced and engraved with leaves and vines. The ends are chased silver caps.
Marked on plate HB&H*. Caps have old British registry mark and HH maker's mark and engraved OMS. Made in Sheffield, England.
Circa 1868-1883, the registry mark is not clear enough to read the year.
Knife 13-1/2 inches long.
Fork 10-3/4 inches long.
Good to very good condition. The fork needs to be repaired. Both ends are coming away from the handle. The knife is solid and undamaged. No other cracks, breaks or repairs.
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Advanced Space Crusade
If Advanced Space Crusade can't have its own discussion board, at least it can feel at home among the Space Hulk threads, since it is a pretty close cousin to Hulk.
In fact, it's that super sweet cool kick *** cousin that you wish would come over to hang out more often because you always have fun when they visit.
If you can get your hands on a copy, all so much the better. If not, you can very easily print yourself a copy of the game rules here: http://www.mediafire.com/?dwztks9wadg9n2a.
If you have to, you can mod up some pieces or find what you need if you are sharp about ebay & craigslist or willing to spend on rare complete sets.
But really the main question must be asked....why? Is ASC really that awesome?
Short answer - hell yeah it is!
But what is it? For those who are unacquainted with this early GW gem, ASC is an assault into a Tyranid Hive ship, where everything from a few squads of scouts, to an entire Space Marine company, can foray into the biological ship crawling with bio-constructs both deadly and benign. Find and destroy the living organ systems such as the hive mind synapse and energy cortex which power the great hive ships and empower its occupants.
Not only can you choose a range of Tyranids and bioconstructs to defend the ship (including mind-slaves from other races), but you can assault the ship with a force that includes units like Terminators & heroes.
White Dwarf released rules for Orks and Imperial Guardsmen, and Eldar rules are also available.
On top of it all, the board sections are completely compatible with Space Hulk corridor and room sections, so you can really create some interesting scenarios for stand-alone battles if you don't want to run the ASC mission campaign. However, the campaign is the beauty, watching with anticipation as the marines explore the ship running into many types of encounters - from ancient artifacts, deadly traps & ambushes, mysterious strangers, and objectives to battle over.
What really sets ASC apart from Hulk is that in ASC both sides units can 'react' to each other in a game mechanic that does not involve command points. This allows for lots of interesting back-and-forth play and doesn't see one side dominating because of a high CP draw, or losing because of a low one. There are many other differences, but also many similarities that make learning the new system easy.
Some rules such as putting models in 'cover' gives them a better armor rating, and hero models may have 'Fate Points' which gives them an ability to tilt the battle a little. Another great feature is that lightly-armed and armored units may pass thru each other, unless they are 'Unmaneuverable' like a Terminator, heavy weapon, or massive Tyranid warrior.
White Dwarf 132 is here (Imperial Guard ASC): http://mediagetgroup.com/search.html...&wm=137&sub=30
and 134 (Orks ASC): http://www.scribd.com/doc/36518461/White-Dwarf-134
Once you have some experience with the game, you may wish to try Eldar available here:http://www.scribd.com/1Anonymouspatr...e-Eldar-Forces
Bottom line, get yourself a copy if possible. They do still exist, and it will breathe a lot of life into both Hulk and ASC games if they are able to compliment each other.
I'll continue this thread another time with some ASC errors and misprints, and some great fixes for minor problems left in game mechanics when GW abandoned the game-board for the table-top.
It's really too bad they let the genre go like that, because small squad battles in close quarters is not only a lot of fun, but potentially more affordable since you only need infantry. But therein the answer lies perhaps. Hard to sell vehicles with a game-board format right? Oh well.
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is this ingredient safe? apparently the leaf contains the ingredients below.. what did you guys extract in the new formula? looking to get away from craze due to its many sides... what can i expect from this? any help is greatly appreciated! thanks guy
nicotine???, methamphetamine, beta-methyl-phenethylamine, n-methyltryptamine,
I am NOT taking a position on this subject as I have not read into this but here is some info stolen from another board...
Toxic amines and alkaloids from acacia rigidula
Acacia rigidula Benth., blackbrush, is a shrub found growing on rocky ridges in west and southwest Texas and northern Mexico. Consumption of blackbrush and a related species guajillo, Acacia berlandieri Benth., has been associated with a locomotor ataxia known as "limber leg".
A. rigidula has been shown to contain appreciable levels of toxic alkaloids. Sheep and goats grazing on a related species, Acacia berlandieri Benth., guajillo, during periods of drought in the Rio Grande Plains of Texas have developed a locomotor ataxia referred to as "guajillo wobbles" or "limber leg" [2]. Previous analysis of blackbrush had detected and identifed four amines, N-methyl-b-phenethylamine (NMPEA), tyramine, N-methyltyramine, and hordenine, which were also found in guajillo [3].
As a result of this study, an intensive chemical analysis of A. rigidula Benth. was undertaken to identify the amines and alkaloids present in the leaves and stems that would comprise browse material.
Forty-four amines and alkaloids, including the four previously encountered amines, N-methyl-b-phenethylamine, tyramine, N-methyltyramine, and hordenine, were identifed by GC-MS.
The majority of the isolated alkaloids, 18 of the 33 identifed, were related to the parent compound b-phenethylamine. These compounds generally varied in the degree of N-methylation, x-methylation (amphetamine family), and in oxygenation of the aromatic ring (tyramine, dopamine, and mescaline families). The 2-cyclohexylethylamine and the N-cyclohexylethyl-N-methylamine are the saturated analogs of the phenethylamine and NMPEA respectively. Tryptamine, N-methyltryptamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine were also isolated from blackbrush.
Other noteworthy alkaloids found in blackbrush include nicotine, nornicotine, and four tetrahydroisoquinoline alkaloids, anhalamine, anhalidine, anhalonidine, and peyophorine. The amides of the amino acids pipecolic acid and p-hydroxypipecolic acid were also detected.
As was previously found with NMPEA the foliage collected in the autumn contained higher quantities of amines and alkaloids [10]. There was also a distinct increase in the number and quantity of methylated analogs present (Table 1).
Several as yet unidentifed amine-containing compounds have been detected but have not yet been identifed. It is also probable that several biosynthetic precursors are present in the mixture but as yet are unresolved and are below the threshold of GC-MS detection.
Phenolic amines, as a group, impact the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis [11]. The consequent release of ACTH and cortisol results in symphathomimetic action. The number of phenolic amines reported in Table 1 and their concentrations in the plant indicate a substantial toxic load to animals consuming blackbrush. The toxicity of nicotine and nornicotine has been well established [12], as has the psychoactivity of mescaline and its derivatives. None of the compounds identifed appear to have been implicated in locomotor ataxia. However the presence of the amphetamines suggests the possibility for a reduction of monoamine oxidase activity [13]. FULL VERSION: http://www.erowid.org/archive/rhodiu...a.rigidula.pdf
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Chemistry of Acacia's from South Texas
Acacia species in south Texas contain numerous chemical compounds, many of which have negative effects on animal performance.
Alkaloids, phenolic amines, phytoestrogens, and tannis have been identified in south Texas acacias.
Many of the acacias of south Texas are considered to be valuable forage for deer and domestic livestock. It is known, however, that at least one species, guajillo (Acacia berlandieri) will produce a paralytic condition in sheep and goats called "guajillo wobbles." As part of a larger study investigating the chemistry of south Texas range plants, we determined the chemical composition of the leaves of several south Texas acacias.
Most woody plants contain a variety of chemical compounds a number of which have the advantage to the plant of being toxic to animals that consume them. Many of these defensive compounds are nitrogen-based, though there also are a significant number of nonnitrogenous toxic compounds. Additionally, plants produce compounds which may be repellent or, as in the case of tannins, lower the nutritional value of the plant. Early research, using paper and thin-layer chromatographic techniques, identified several phenolic amines in A. berlandieri, including n-methyl-phenethylamine (NMP), tyramine, nmethyltyramine and hordenine.
The alkaloid fractions (those extractable with 10% HCL) of A. berlandieri and A. rigidula contained a complex mixture of alkaloids including nicotine, nornicotine, anhalamine, mescaline, and 3,4,5-trihydroxy-phenethylamine (demethylated mescaline).
The phenolic amines, such as tyramine, hordenine and N-methyl-B-phenethylamine are powerful activators of the sympathetic nervous system causing the release of cortisol and adrenocorticotropic hormone. In addition to the alkaloids, the plants were also found to contain intricate mixtures of tannins and flavenoids including catechin, fisetin and quercetin.
While tannins and their antinutritional effects have been the subject of much research in recent years, little attention has been paid to the negative effects of consumption of other secondary compounds that are not acutely toxic. However, recent research has shown the negative effects on fertility of consumption of amine-containing forage. Consumption of guajillo and blackbrush was shown to reduce fertility in male goats, and to reduce their ability to handle stressful situations such as transportation.
Table 1. Major Chemical Compounds in South Texas Acacias :
Amines and Alkaloids:
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(Z,Z,Z)-9,12,15-octadecatrienoic acid
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Or product is isolated for 3 specific isomers of PEA, and methyl synephrine. There are no toxic portions in this extract. Good to go.
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But nicotine eh? Some great research on that there. Neuro protective and lipolysis amongst other things - 06-10-2012, 09:06 PM
Not to go off topic, but I think this has just better explained standardized extracts for me, thanks!
So if an extract is 20% standardized, 20% of it has is a custom extract of the plant and 80% is full spectrum? To this end, I guess not all standardized extracts would be equal, kinda of like a prop blend herbs. I assume no company would claim 100% for legal reasons, so I assume that would me that any 'pure' product would be synthesized, and thus actually pure, yeah? Thanks! -
are any of the 3 isomers in craze? this stuff seems all too "hidden" if i must say so.... why not put all 4 ingredients that were extracted in the label and in progressive order? instead of putting them under the umbrella ingredient. I love hemavol so im not bashing... just curious as this whole craze debacle has me suspect of everything these days.
I fail to see where he is incorrect. Methylsynephrine is not a constituent of acacia, so it would be impossible to extract.
Furthermore, Shulgin did not believe that the greater majority of PEA derivatives listed above actually exist in Acacia spp. He believed that their presence was the result of contamination. N-methyl-PEA likely exists, however, and is mildly toxic to some mammals. - 06-11-2012, 02:48 PM
Hi-Tech Pharm is the company who was able to isolate/locate MS in acacia, and I can verify from seeing the raw material in my hand as well as seeing the COA's that it is a natural extract, and no isolated compounds.
Here is their write up on the MS portion:
Methylsynephrine -is phenolic B-Phenylethylamine found in Acacia rigidula and some cacti, which produces considerable central nervous stimulation (CNS). With Hi-Tech's research over the past five years on Acacia rigidula (as Thermo-Rx®), Hi-Tech has identified and isolated severarl key phenylethylamine alkaloids. The newest of which is methylsynephrine. The alkaloids from' Acacia rigidula are biologically and physiologically similar to those found in ephedra, and possess properties that are shared with ephedra alkaloids. Scientifically, this is in part due to the similarities in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. The most obvious similarity is that Acacia alkaloids, like the ephedra alkaloids, readily pass into the brain. The main factor governing the transfer of small molecules into the central nervous system is lipophilicity. The distribution of drugs and/or compounds into the CNS from the blood is unique, because functional barriers are present that restrict entry of drugs into this critical site. One reason for this is that the brain capillary endothelial cells have continuous tight junctions; therefore, drug penetration into the brain depends on transcellular rather than paraceuliar transport between cells. The unique characteristics of pericapillary glial cells also contribute to the blood-brain barrier. At the choroids plexus, a similar blood-cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) barrier is present, except that it is epithelial cells that are joined by tight junctions rather than endothelial cells. As a result, the lipid solubility of the nonionized and unbound species of the drug is an important determinant of its uptake by the brain; the more lipophilic it is, the more likely it is to cross the blood-brain barrier. This situation is used in drugs design to alter the brain distribution, which is the case with drugs like amphetamine, phentermine, and benzphetamine. As you can see from the comparison of the structures of ephedrine, norephedrine, and methylsynephrine they all possess the N-methyl substituent of the aliphatic sidechain, which is characteristic of ephedrine and its congeners, as well as methylsynephrine, thus further increasing lipophilicity.Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Representative Manager - 06-11-2012, 02:54 PM
oxilofrine is considered a drug, so it will not be contained in any of our products.
While I understand exactly what you're saying, I do know however what Beta-methoxy-synephrine feels like when dosed 20-80mg. It hits, and hits hard.
I'd love to send you a sample of that pure compound for you to try out, would love to see how you react to it(if at all).Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Representative Manager - 06-11-2012, 03:00 PM
I understand the non-dshea compliance argument people care about(to an extent), but not the synthetic aspect. As far as I know/knew most supplements are synthetic down to vitamin C. If everything was extracted this industry would probably bankrupt or be ridiculously priced.
If I am way off please correct me(srs).Training Log
"Jackie Treehorn treats objects like woman man." - 06-11-2012, 03:11 PM
This isn't about whether synthetic supplements are compliant or not, but whether the compounds are actually found naturally.
For example, I could synthetically introduce some novel PEA analogues and claim they come from some mysterious chinese plant - shí hú lán. The burden of proof would be on me to show where the compounds have been found extracted in the literature. Otherwise, I am simply releasing designer drugs which probably have no safety data, much less human empirical data. - 06-11-2012, 04:03 PM
acacia rigidula is found in the food supply as well as is naturally occuring(obviously as its a plant), as such, it does not require an NDI. However, that being said, the compound we're discussing(not oxilfroline) has been available in OTC dietary aids since before 1994(in citrus aurantium) and is therefor DSHEA as well.
Let me know what other things you want to nit-pick.Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Representative Manager - 06-11-2012, 04:22 PM
As I mentioned previously, I agree that the "methylsynephrine" that we use colloquially (i.e. alpha-methylsynephrine) is not present in Acacia spp., however beta-methoxy-synephrine has been identified in the literature.
The question is, will beta-methoxy-synephrine do anything?
From a stucture activity relationship standpoint, the beta-substituent must be either 1) polar (direct agonism) or 2) absent (releasing) in order to effect adrenergic signaling. A methoxy substitent at this position is distinctly nonpolar and so I cannot envision a scenario where it has any activity (save for possible serotonin reuptake inhibition). - 06-11-2012, 04:24 PM
I agree with your points madchemist , but kinda acusing someone in such a tone and with that kind of snide remarks is not the way to do it...I believe there are better ways to try and ask for proof of the toxicity or purity of their alkaloids , or selection if you may...not go all the way to say they are doing something wrong and that they could get caught on it...Merely a..."hey come on...better ways to try to get your points out there without being a d1ck about it"
>SNS-Glycophase<Serious Nutrition Solutions Rep - 06-11-2012, 04:26 PM
True , I guess it is required to be composed, and more mature than the usual crowd in forums, if you are gonna be a rep or have a position in a company for supplements. Back to topic...where's PA...He might wanna be nice and test it out just for the heck of it...then again I see many posts of him saying: "if you ship it with 100 dollars I might look into it" lol
>SNS-Glycophase<Serious Nutrition Solutions Rep - 06-11-2012, 04:30 PM
Hm true , then again no need to test , if OP merely doesn't like or trust the product , it can be solved with just not trying , along with Angelobolic and other people who share their thoughts. No one forces them to try it , also no need for iForce to prove anything IMO.
>SNS-Glycophase<Serious Nutrition Solutions Rep - 06-11-2012, 04:35 PM
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Daw Khin Sann Nwe, a former member of the ABSDF Brigade 701 in Kachin State was arrested in 1989 and spent 4 years in Insein prison. She has since resettled to the USA.
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ST-Ericsson new quad-core NovaThor SoC uses 50% less power than the competition
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1. ajac09 (Posts: 1482; Member since: 30 Sep 2009)
processors are so cheap dont see the point of this. Unless its like 5-15 bucks
3. MichaelHeller (Posts: 2707; Member since: 26 May 2011)
The power consumption and integrated LTE could be key factors for a manufacturer looking for a mid-high range SoC, but doesn't want to use an older chip.
2. TROLL (banned) (Posts: 4851; Member since: 13 Apr 2012)
This is insane overclocked Gpu and 2.5Ghz Wtf .
4. chasetorres125 (Posts: 22; Member since: 07 Jan 2013)
Both quadcore At 2.5 ghz A9 it can at least cope up with 1.5 ghz A15 believe me,so many choices good news for us consumers,competion r great:-D
10. Nathan_ingx (Posts: 4157; Member since: 07 Mar 2012)
Somewhat late in the game but this should do ok for tablets and awesome for phones with that power.
Less power consumption is an always welcome thing.
5. smallworld (Posts: 492; Member since: 13 Jul 2012)
Don't underestimate that GPU...
7. g2a5b0e (Posts: 3725; Member since: 08 Jun 2012)
I was thinking the same. With tablets on the market already at 2560x1600, this processor hops out the gate with a handicap.
6. MichaelHeller (Posts: 2707; Member since: 26 May 2011)
My hesitation with it is that it can only push up to 1920×1200, which will be fine for smartphones, but it may not be enough the way tablet displays are going.
8. Obie-Wan (Posts: 102; Member since: 24 May 2012)
However i still believe this chip will have it's own market, mid - end tablet usually offer resolution like the N7. And on emerging country, they offer a loooooot of those mid-end tablet...
It's a fresh offering for mid-high phones n tablets :)
9. MorePhonesThanNeeded (Posts: 645; Member since: 23 Oct 2011)
But it should be fine in the 7" Tablet market considering those things run well below that resolution and no one is really making a stink about those visuals. I see this would work out well in 7" and possibly make a killing if the battery life is as good as they are going on about. Nexus 7 redux with this chip and a 1080p display would go hand in hand with looks and performance yes? LTE enabled would be icing on the cake.
12. smallworld (Posts: 492; Member since: 13 Jul 2012)
True, but NovaThor chipsets are primarily aimed at smartphones.
11. RamyRamz69 (Posts: 390; Member since: 12 Dec 2011)
Hopefully Mid-Range Sony phones will use it and take advantage of LTE.


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MISSION VIEJO – A man pretending to be shopping in a Mission Viejo mall on Wednesday showed a saleswoman the gun tucked in his waistband and walked away with five Cartier watches, authorities said.
The robbery occurred in less than five minutes, and the man walked out of the store calmly with more than $45,000 in stolen merchandise, said Gail Krause, spokeswoman for the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
Investigators released surveillance video of the robbery on Thursday afternoon, hoping someone might identify the man.
The robbery was reported just before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday after the walked out of a Switch Watch Gallery store in the Shops at Mission Viejo, Krause said.
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"He quickly pulled up his shirt and showed he had a black handgun," Krause said.
The man then pulled out a blue bag and put five watches inside. He walked out past the salesman and into the busy mall.
The man was described as black; in his early 20s; 6 feet, 4 inches tall; and 170 pounds.
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Danity Kane and Day 26
P. Diddy, the salesman extraordinaire, Monsieur Band Pimp himself, twice sought futilely to create the perfect pop cluster via his bizarre reality-TV shows: Dream and Da Band weren't it. Third and fourth time's the charm. Crafty as he is, Diddy placed his platinum-selling girl quintet Danity Kane (a what?) in the same house with their newly minted, opposite-sex, equally badly named counterparts Day 26 (when?) to record albums simultaneously. Adding to their Svengali's cunning, the resulting sophomore and debut discs (respectively) dropped a week apart. Always! Be! Marketing!
Cue Danity's Welcome to the Dollhouse intro, Puffy's suave voice cutting through twinkling keys: "Once upon a time, there were five little girls . . ." But these gals are older, more cohesive, and more enchanting than before, plus Maxim-approved. Sultry whisper-raps on the Missy Elliott–assisted "Bad Girl" offer a choice of seductive phrases: "I can be your addiction if you wanna get hooked on me" or the Optimus Prime–gone-frisky chant, "When the red light comes on/I transform!" Lead single "Damaged" is all st-st-stutter singing and Pussycat coos, while swagger dominates the Danja-crafted "Pretty Boy" and "Strip Tease," wherein DK make like Nelly Furtado in "Give It to Me." This excellence regrettably doesn't exonerate lines like "You make me hotter than Jamaica." The made-for-Idol ballads "Poetry" and "Is Anybody Listening" impress, but Danity's better at cock-teasing over mid-tempo-to-jumpy rhythms. Curiously strong, theirs is more Altoids than bubble-gum pop.
Cruising in the r&b lane, Day 26, when they do slow it down, slow it down nicely. "I know the last time, you said it was the last time," the quintet sings, "but baby all I need is one more last time." For "What It Feels Like" or the Runners-produced "Come In," a simple recurring croon ("Come in, come in, my door's open") is beautiful enough. It's the 112 way. But contrived catchy numbers ("I'm the Reason," "In My Bed") leave the vocals sounding more crowded than harmonized. Their tones aren't quite distinguishable, unlike the ladies'—try telling Brian from Que from Willie from the other two. Here's something both groups have in common: Both are leaderless. Puff's enough.
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If you have been following along on the blog this week, you have already seen this post about the recent trip I took out to Napa, CA with my friend and assistant magazine editor, Charynn Olsheski and our husbands. One of the main draws to make this trip out West was this amazing opportunity that was presented to us: visit Thomas Keller's Ad Hoc restaurant for a once-in-a-lifetime culinary experience.
When it comes to celebrity obsessions, both Charynn and I are starstruck when it comes to our favorite chefs. Thomas Keller being at the top of that list, we are huge fans of his popular restaurants, Bouchon, The French Laundry, and were beyond thrilled to be invited back into the kitchen of Ad Hoc, his latest restaurant in Yountville, Californa. We met with Sarah Zozaya, Pastry Chef and Katie Hagan- Whelchel, Executive Sous Chef (see the picture to the right), and passed along some of our readers' questions to head Chef Cruz.
We took a poll on Facebook of questions that readers would like us to ask Chef Cruz, and without further ado…..
Can you give us a little background as to the mission of Ad Hoc and how it came to be established?
As the name implies, it was originally intended to be a temporary restaurant, a place that would only be open for a few months until a different concept was developed and realized. The impetus for the restaurant was based on the childhood food memories of Chef Keller. Things like fried chicken, beef Stroganoff and meatloaf were among the reference points that inspired the menu. Today our goal is still to touch on those food memories, we have just expanded the reference points. We serve dinner family style and invite our guests to serve each other, as well as dine with each other, just as we have from the start.
What local resources inspire the menu, and how does it change seasonally?
Surely, The French Laundry garden as well as our own garden in the back of Ad Hoc are great inspirations. They truly represent our location and the great bounty of the Napa Valley. They are wonderful because we get to be a part of the process – we have a say in what seeds are planted, and we get to be a part of the rearing, as well as a part of the harvest.
If people wanted to pull inspiration from Wine Country and their Ad Hoc visit to entertain once they return home, what would be your suggestions in terms of food and wine?
Serve what you love. I believe that in wine country, we make food we love to eat and produce wines we love to drink. If you carry that back to your own guests at home, you can't go wrong. Have your guests be involved too. We get such joy in cooking for and serving our guests. We've begun to realize that most people enjoy it as well – they love getting in there and being a part of the process, knowing that they had a part in making the evening special. Keep it close to home.: we pick herbs from our backyard, and use many of our own vegetables that we grow. But we also have many relationships with producers very nearby that have great product and take immense pride in raising it. It's a wonderful feeling to support people who are also our neighbors, especially when you know they care about their product.
The Ad Hoc cookbook is one of my personal favorites, what inspired this particular library of recipes?
Ad Hoc, plain and simple. These were among our favorite dishes to cook for our friends and, of course to eat. The cookbook was a wonderful way to share some of them.
We hear Thomas Keller Restaurant Group just opened a new outpost called Addendum. Tell us about it!
Addendum was inspired mostly by demand. We are fortunate to have many people who enjoy the fried chicken we make, as well as the barbecue dishes we do on alternating Mondays. We figured it was so natural to box it up neatly and eat it for a picnic in our garden, or somewhere outside nearby. Add some Napa wines and finish with a "hoc pop," our own version of a push pop or a Creamsicle and it's a great way to enjoy what the Napa Valley is about.
We had a fabulous experience at Ad Hoc and encourage you to visit on your next trip to Napa. In the meantime, Chef Cruz is sharing the famous Ad Hoc Fried Chicken recipe with all of us!
1 gallon water
1 cup kosher salt
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons honey
12 bay leaves
½ cup garlic cloves, skin left on, smashed
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
About ½ ounce (3 large) rosemary sprigs
About ½ ounce (1 large bunch) thyme sprigs
About 2 ounces (1 large bunch) flat leafed parsley sprigs
3 cups all purpose flour
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons cayenne
2 teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Grated zest and juice of 2 large lemons
Two-2 ½ pound chickens
1 quart buttermilk
10 cups peanut oil
Kosher salt
Rosemary and thyme sprigs for garnishing
For the Brine: Combine all the ingredients in a large pot, cover, and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring to dissolve the salt. Remove from the heat and cool completely before using. Rinse the chickens and place the chickens in the cold brine and refrigerate overnight or for up to 12 hours. Remove the chicken from the brine and pat the chicken dry, removing any herbs or spices sticking to the skin. With a knife and pair of kitchen shears, cut the chicken up into 8 pieces: 2 legs, 2 thighs, 2 breast halves and 2 wings.
Bring the peanut oil to 330˚F. in the 6 quart sauté pan. Mix the coating ingredients together in a bowl and place the buttermilk in a second container. Just before frying, dip each piece of chicken into the coating, patting off the excess, then into the buttermilk and back into the coating. Place the chicken on a parchment lined sheet tray. When the oil has reached the proper temperature, carefully lower the pieces of dark meat into the oil. The temperature of the oil will decrease. Adjust the heat as necessary to bring the oil to proper temperature.
Fry the dark meat for about 13 minutes, to a deep golden brown, cooked throughout and very crisp. Remove the chicken to a tray lined with paper towels and sprinkle salt. Carefully add the white meat to the oil and fry for about 6 to 7 minutes until cooked. Remove to the tray, sprinkle with salt and turn off the heat under the oil. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes to cool slightly. It is very hot when it comes out of the oil.
While the chicken rests, add the herb sprigs to the hot oil and let them cook and crisp for a few minutes. Arrange the chicken on the serving platter and garnish with the fried herb sprigs.
And remember:
Be careful. The oil can spurt as the chicken is added and fried, making this is a perfect recipe to use a splatter screen. Place a thermometer in the oil to help monitor the proper cooking temperature. It is a good idea to make this brine a day ahead and refrigerate it. Do not add the chicken to warm brine and do not leave the chicken in the brine longer than the specified time or it may become too salty.
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Tim and Jo Ann Griffith struggle to hold on to their umbrella as they walk the pier at Myrtle Beach State Park during Hurricane Sandy in South Carolina, Oct. 27.
Forecasters warned that the slow-moving behemoth, with tropical storm-force winds extending across 650 miles, could span multiple tides with a storm surge of 4 to 8 feet in Long Island Sound, the southern portion of Lower New York Bay and Delaware Bay.
Rain accumulations of up to 12 inches were likely in some areas, the National Weather Service warned.
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... and has only four losses. That trade is working out pretty well.
... and has only four losses. That trade is working out pretty well.
"I talked to an advance scout that told me if Joey Votto and Albert Pujols were on the same team he'd advise his team to do the unthinkable...pitch around Votto to get to Pujols." - Buster Olney, ESPN
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Also, team is 26-12 (.684) when he starts.
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Pitchers wins and losses mean basically nothing to me, but I'll admit that is pretty cool.
He is good at throwing a baseball. Very good.
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OTOH, Edinson Volquez' team is 14-18 when he pitches and has walked 115 batters in 36 starts. Quite a difference. This year, he's 0-3 with the team being 0-4 and he has an 8.84 ERA (I know--small sample size). It's fairly easy to see that this was a tremendous trade for Walt Jockety!
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At the time of the trade, there were only a handful of pitchers I would have preferred over Latos. He's an amazing combination of talent, age, and salary.
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Might be one of the best two way trades ever made...
And 2 of them came in his first 3 starts with the Reds, where he has admitted he was trying too hard to impress the fans and Reds management after the big trade.
"Since I've been with the Reds in 1989, we've never had a farm system this loaded," Bowden said. "If we were the New York Yankees and had unlimited dollars, we could have traded for Colon, (Jeff) Weaver, Rolen, (Cliff) Floyd, (Kenny) Rogers and Finley and gotten them all -- and still held onto our top five prospects. That's an amazing statement."
when he doesn't lose his cool you could argue he's our best pitcher.
there's nothing like bowling a 300 game! 13 now and retired.
Ricky henderson has a higher OBP than C. patterson and he's retired. C. Trent 6-14-2008
I believe he is our ace/#1/top dog.
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Since there are no teams on the moon, I guess South Korea's far enough from Cincinnati to satisfy me.
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(Iran) will negotiate certain issues with the Satan to deter its evilness, if we deem it proper. —Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's top leader
VIENNA — Nearly seven weeks after signing a landmark nuclear deal, Iran and six world powers hope to reach an agreement this week on its implementation. But differences over Tehran's push to improve its uranium enrichment abilities could delay its enactment and strengthen critics of the accord in Washington and Tehran.
Both sides say agreement is possible at a two-day meeting beginning Thursday afternoon in Geneva — with caveats.
European Union spokeswoman Maja Kocijanic said "some issues remain to be resolved" during the talks, a statement echoed by Iranian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham.
The meeting is formally being held by Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and EU senior negotiator Helga Schmid on behalf of the six world powers.
But the U.S. State Department has announced that senior U.S. negotiator Wendy Sherman would also attend — an indication that Washington wants to be in place if the two sides overcome their differences and announce a deal by Friday.
Asked if the United States anticipated agreement, State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Wednesday that "there are just a few remaining issues, so we're working toward that."
Psaki did not go into specifics on the nature of the disagreements in keeping with the confidential nature of the negotiations.
But two officials told The Associated Press that Iran is coming to the table with demands to exempt a facility used for research and the development of uranium enrichment from the overall curbs on its enrichment. That is something opposed by the six powers which sealed the Nov. 24 deal with Tehran.
Depending on its grade, enriched uranium can be used either for reactor fuel or — at levels above 90 percent — for the fissile core of a nuclear warhead. Iran insists it has no interest in nuclear weapons only nuclear power but the United States and its allies are skeptical.
Limiting uranium enrichment is one of the core aims of the six-month interim deal meant to prepare ground for a permanent accord on Iran's nuclear program.
Under the November agreement, Iran agreed to limit its uranium enrichment to 5 percent — the grade commonly used to power reactors. The deal also commits Iran to stop producing 20 percent enriched uranium — which is only a technical step away from weapons-grade material — and to neutralize its 20 percent stockpile.
At the same time, the agreement allows Tehran to continue enrichment research and development — a loophole the two officials say Iran interprets as allowing it to continue producing 20 percent uranium at its research and development site at Natanz, south of Tehran.
Iranian negotiators say no additional 20 percent material will be accumulated, because any made at the site will be immediately neutralized, said the officials, who represent countries that are members of the Vienna-based U.N. nuclear agency monitoring Tehran's atomic activities. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to discuss what is said at the closed meetings.
But representatives of the six powers — the United States, Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany — argue that the preliminary Geneva deal prohibits all enrichment above 5 percent, even for research and development purposes.
The two sides also are coming to the table Thursday with an additional dispute about what can be done at the Natanz site. As reported by the AP last month, Iran told representatives of the six powers that it had installed some advanced centrifuges at the facility after signing the Nov. 24 deal, asserting that it had a right to do so under the research and development provisions of the accord.
That is being opposed by the United States and its allies. They argue that installing any centrifuge that increases overall numbers, particularly a new model, violates Tehran's commitment to freeze the amount and type of enriching machines it has at Nov. 24 levels.
When the AP sought comment on the topic, the office of Reza Najafi, Iran's chief IAEA delegate, said he was not available to speak to non-Iranian media. Calls to Iranian officials in Tehran were not immediately returned.
Also Thursday, the Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin had spoken by telephone with Hassan Rouhani, his Iranian counterpart, about the issues surrounding implementation of the Geneva agreement.
The disagreements reflect the difficulties in implementing the Nov. 24 deal, which outlines both Iran's obligations and moves by the international community to ease economic sanctions in return for Tehran's nuclear concessions.
Both sides have said they hope the interim agreement can come into force by late January.
A delay could strengthen hardliners in Tehran, who say Iran is making too many concessions for not enough rewards, as well as congressional skeptics in Washington who are pushing for new Iran sanctions. The U.S. legislators say Iran may be drawing out the diplomatic process as it edges closer to nuclear weapons capability.
Comment on this storyAyatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's top leader, has backed negotiations leading to the interim deal and its implementation. But he harshly criticized Washington ahead of Thursday's talks, in comments apparently aimed at mollifying Iranian opponents of the deal.
On his website, he said that the negotiations revealed "the enmity of the U.S. against Iran ... once and for all."
At the same time, he said, Iran "will negotiate certain issues with the Satan to deter its evilness, if we deem it proper."
Associated Press writers Deb Riechmann in Washington and Lynn Berry in Moscow contributed.


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John Kerry: 'Protecting our citizens is complex'
21 October 2013 Last updated at 22:49 BST
US Secretary of State John Kerry has spoken about the balance between "privacy and security of citizens" following claims that the US National Security Agency secretly recorded millions of phone calls in France.
Mr Kerry, who was in Paris to meet Arab League officials, said that: "Protecting the security of our citizens in today's world is a very complicated, very challenging task".
Le Monde says the NSA spied on 70.3 million phone calls in France in just 30 days between 10 December 2012 and 8 January this year.