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If all goes well, the 40-year-old chairman of Forbes Gokak could well be the walking, talking mascot for his new venture.
Mistry will soon preach what he is already practising, oops, wearing. The Rs 408.5 crore (Rs 4.08 billion) textile-to-engineering group now wants to don a new garb.
In an attempt to present a 'with it' persona, Forbes Gokak will soon market international lifestyle branded apparel, the kind often patronised by Mistry.
Forbes Gokak, a part of the Shapoorji Pallonji group, is believed to be wooing foreign brands to join the Indian fashion parade. Hitting the ramp soon will be Saville Row, Giorgio Armani, Trussardi (leather products and boutique cafe), Diesel, Ralph Lauren and Burberry's.
They will be marketed by the company's new brand marketing division to tap the growing retail market, as a part of its forward integration. They will be sold through a mix of exclusive and multi-brand outlets.
Says Reetika Dalal, head of Forbes Gokak's upmarket brand division:
"With branded retailing of apparel and lifestyle products growing in India, Forbes Gokak wants to be a part of the retail boom. Many international brands entering the Indian market are looking at partners with a solid financial back-up. That's where we fit in."The company wants to trade its 237-year-old fuddy duddy image for a more contemporary look. But it isn't just relying on international brands for the face-lift. As part of its organic growth, it is also launching the Forbes range of men's apparel.
Established by John Forbes of Aberdeenshire in Scotland in 1767, Forbes is the oldest surviving company in India and one of the oldest in the world.
It forayed into apparel retailing when the Mistrys, the single largest shareholder of Tata Sons, acquired Forbes Gokak from the Tata group not long ago.
They then acquired the marketing rights of the premium British apparel brand Daks from Tata International. Forbes Gokak will shortly bag the rights for the UAE region as well.
The branded apparel market is estimated to be worth over Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 100 bilolion) and growing over 20 per cent a year. It remains to be seen if the deep pocketed Mistrys can make a dent here.


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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) More Minnesota schools are serving up locally grown foods this year, thanks to farm-to-school initiatives at the state and local levels.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says more than 145 school districts covering half the state's student population are participating.
The state's Farm to School Grant Program helps schools offset the cost of kitchen upgrades and equipment needed to prepare, serve and preserve locally grown foods. As a result, the department says, students are getting more healthy fruits, vegetables and other locally grown products in their lunches, while they're learning about agriculture, health and nutrition.
Agriculture Commissioner Dave Fredrickson will join other officials and farmers at schools in Hopkins on Monday and Minneapolis on Tuesday to discuss how schools and farmers have benefited from the grant program.
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the K's are the only concern. But he's so young that I expect improvement in that area.
Reggie Jackson is another pretty good comp. Jackson's K problem improved to the point that they weren't too big of a problem.
even if he doesn't improve in that area, he'd probably be a top player.


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A Dozen Years After the Rwandan Genocide ... Survivor Surmounts the Horror and Is LEFT TO TELL Her Story and Aid Orphans Left Behind
Mar 07, 2006, 00:00 ET from Hay House
CARLSBAD, Calif., March 7 /PRNewswire/ -- In April of 1994 in Rwanda, the horrific scenes of one of history's most tragic events unfolded before the eyes of an innocent college girl visiting her family over Easter break. Immaculee Ilibagiza spent 91 days hiding in a preacher's 3'x4' bathroom with seven other women, listening to the stories of her family's slaughter and country's holocaust. This courageous woman weathered a storm of obstacles and conquered them all, turning torture into triumph. Miraculously, she was LEFT TO TELL the story of how she overcame her hatred and created the strength to let it bloom into forgiveness. And so, Immaculee's autobiography is titled LEFT TO TELL (Hay House March 2006). (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060307/LATU062 ) "Being spared is much different from being saved ... and this lesson forever changed me. It is a lesson that, in the midst of mass murder, taught me how to love those who hated and hunted me -- and how to forgive those who slaughtered my family," she says. "The Diary of Immaculee," a documentary based on the book, is being produced by three-time Academy Award nominees, Steve Kalafer and Peter LeDonne. (Visit www.diaryofImmaculee.com for details.) The documentary is expected to debut sometime this spring. "There are people I left behind that I must help. I hope to return to Rwanda as often as I can to aid in restoring hope to the hearts of genocide survivors, especially the orphaned children," she says. Therefore, Immaculee and her publisher, Hay House have established a foundation to help others heal from the long-term effects of genocide and war. All proceeds from donations of "Left To Tell" bracelets and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the book will benefit the Left To Tell Charitable Fund, an organization that helps the children of Africa build better lives. The bracelets will be available for a donation on the Left to Tell website, www.lefttotell.com. In 2003, Hay House opened Hay House South Africa. The division was created as an entirely non-profit entity. One hundred percent of all sales from Hay House South Africa go back to the people of South Africa, specifically to the 800,000 orphaned children left from the AIDS epidemic. Hay House donates profits to the organization NOAH (Nurturing Orphans of AIDS for Humanity (http://www.noahorphans.org.za). According to Hay House President Reid Tracy, "We are pleased to be continuing our charitable work in Africa with Immaculee's Left To Tell Charitable Fund. We are in the process of purchasing the house where she spent those 91 terrifying days in the bathroom and have plans of turning it into a museum." Please feel free to request a review copy or interview with this courageous and inspiring woman. Immaculee lives in New York City with her husband and children. Hay House is an international leader in self-help and motivational publishing, featuring books, audios, and sidelines by more than 125 authors. New Beginnings Press, Smiley Books, and Princess Books are imprints of Hay House, Inc. Please visit us as www.hayhouse.com. LEFT TO TELL, Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust By Immaculee Ilibagiza, with Steve Erwin Hay House, Inc. -- Publication Date: March 2006 "In 1994, Rwandan native Ilibagiza was 22 years old and home from college to spend Easter with her devout Catholic family when the death of Rwanda's Hutu president sparked a three-month slaughter of nearly one million ethnic Tutsis. She survived by hiding in a Hutu pastor's tiny bathroom with seven other starving women for 91 cramped, terrifying days. This searing firsthand account of Ilibagiza's experience cuts two ways: her description of the evil that was perpetrated, including the brutal murders of her family members, is soul-numbingly devastating, yet the story of her unquenchable faith and connection to God throughout the ordeal uplifts and inspires. This book is a precious addition to the literature that tries to make sense of humankind's seemingly bottomless depravity and counterbalancing hope in an all-powerful, loving God." - Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review, March 2006 "I am humbled by the extraordinary spirituality that shines throughout Immaculee Ilibagiza's story of terror, endurance, healing, and forgiveness. As a Rwandan, I am proud that we can look beyond the misconceived differences that resulted in the murder of so many of our children, men, and women in 1994. Immaculee's account of genocide survival is truly astonishing. It gives us hope of overcoming the divisions deliberately created by those with self-serving agendas and no thought for humanity. Everyone should read this story -- survivors as well as perpetrators. I hope that all can experience Immaculee's profound spiritual transformation and be inspired to work for a united and lasting nation." - Jeannette Kagame, First Lady of the Republic of Rwanda
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Palma Old Town apartment 1km to beach.
Спальные места4
Ванные комнаты1
Площадь70 м²
Этаж №(с лифтом)
- Возможность проживания семьи/детей
- Интернет
- Кухня
- Кондиционер
- Стиральная машина/сушилка
- Приспособлено для инвалидов
- Лифт в здании
Краткое описание жилья
Адрес | carrer can veri, 07001 Palma de Mallorca, Испания |
Тип жилья | Квартира |
ID жилья | 2NVIPQHR |
Процент подтвержденных запросов брони | 91% |
Время ответа | Несколько часов |
Календарь обновлен | Сегодня |
Centrally located in the old town of Palma de Mallorca.
This characteristic apartment is on the 2th floor with lift, in one of the most popular streets and very close to the Place of Almudaina and cathedral of Palma de Mallorca.
There are 2 bedrooms with double bed with a sharing bathroom has 2 double wardrobe and hot and cold air conditioning unit. Fully equipped kitchen next to the dining area.The apartment is spacious and with a lot of light, a total of 70 sq metres.
This cozy apartment privilege located on the historical part of the old town of Palma, close to: cathedral, bishop gardens, Arabic bath and the great wall, also beautiful Mallorquin Palaces.
The apartment is situated in the street at 100 metres from Plaza Cort and Paseo Es Born ideal for people who want to experience the old city of Palma. Close by is the shopping areas, Colon, Jaime II, Borne, San Miguel, Sindicato and also cafeterias, Restaurants and Boutiques.
All the historical sites, palaces, museums and art galleries are within walking distance, not forgetting the impressive Cathedral. Surrounding the apartment are many famous squares with coffee shops, tapas and wine bars and restaurants.
Palma's beaches are 15-20 minutes' walk away, and discovering nearby beaches by local transport is easy.
Throughout the year Palma hosts many fiestas and celebrations, from art nights in the streets, to medieval fairs, firework displays and outside live music. The city hosts international sailing events, and connects the other Balearics Islands by ferry.
Not forgetting the famous Tuesday nights busy "Routa Martiana" which happens in the area of the apartment where all the tapas bars are open offering tapas and beer or wine from 2.50€ each.
The famous antique train to Soller also leaves from Palma, travelling through the beautiful countryside, to the village of Soller.
The rental of this property is based on the Spanish Law on Urban Leases (29/1994, 24th November). According to this law the property is available for seasonal renting, however, the contract does not offer any tourist service. It is only for the use and enjoyment of the property.
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The rental of this property is based on the Spanish Law on Urban Leases (29/1994, 24th November). According to this law the property is available for seasonal renting, however, the contract does not offer any tourist service. It is only for the use and enjoyment of the property.Rental starts at 14:00 hours and finishes at 11:00 hours on the last day of the contract.
Prices are for this property in Euros.
Long winter rental prices on request.
Refundable deposit of 300.00euros required for any wilful damage to the property or its contents, to be paid upon arrival.
Rentals also taken for December through to March.
We accept arrivals up to 21.00 hours, after this time there will be an extra charge, please contact us for more details.
Refundable security deposits required for any damage to the property or contents, if you depart before 10.00 it will be refunded 48 hours after leaving the property by bank transfer, so we will request your bank details (full name, name and address of the bank, IBAN, swift or bic number) either before or at hand over the keys.
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Заезд после | 14:00 |
Заселение до | По договоренности |
Отъезд до | 11:00 |
Политика Отмены Брони |
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Basically everything was fine and according to the description with the booked accomodation:
The apartment was clean and all necessary equipment available (TV, free WLAN, Nespresso coffee machine, A/C in all rooms except one sleeping room (only vent), washing machine).
At arrival we were expected in front of apartment at agreed time (2PM).
Departure was at 11AM and we could deposit our luggage in the rental company's office until our final departure to airport.
Only problem (cause only 4 points instead of 5 points): the apartment is in 3rd floor and the stairways are VERY small to bring up the luggage. It seems this is standard in city houses in Palma, but it should be mentioned in the description.
Great host. Quick to reply by mail and text. Supplied baby cot and chair without hassle. Just easy!
Amazing location in old town, Palma.
The host cancelled the booking, this review is automated.
We had a great stay in the apartment. Location is really great. In reality exactly like the pictures. Pay attention: the stairs are rather steep!
Everything was more than ok, except for the noise the wooden floor makes.....
We liked:
-Excellent location, easy to walk within minutes to restaurants, bars, shops, cafes. Perfect with little baby.
-Spacious lounge & dining area (we were 3 adults and a 5 month old baby).
-2 good size double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
-Elevator (but 3 steps to get up to it made it a little tricky with pushchair).
-Quiet - good for sleeping!
-Lucky it was available at short notice.
We didn't like:
-No electric kettle - just one for the hob - far too time consuming for tea & making baby bottles!
-No AC in the bedrooms, only in lounge. We had to have the lounge at lowest temperature for a few hours to help cools the bedrooms.
-Tiny microwave (our standard MAM baby bottles wouldn't fit).
-En suite bathroom did not have a shower curtain.
-Poor water pressure in showers.
Top flat, super service!
The appartment was well suited for Our need - 3 bedrooms and 3 Bath rooms for 6 girlfriends. The double in one of the rooms was very narrow, but the other beds were all right. The apartment's location in the old part of Palma was very Nice. It was a quiet area With no traffic noice. The negative part was that there was no list. With Heavy suitcases this was a chellenge. But we managed and enjoyed Our stay.
We were surprised that we had to pay a deposit of Euro 250 in cash when the rent was paid upfront. That was a New experience. I have recently rented a house in Floride which I paid upfront, and no depositum was needed. The house I rented was not through Windu.
Ein superschöner Blick vom Wohnzimmer und Balkon auf die Bucht. Die Wohnung ist sauber und in einem ordentlichen Zustand. Die Wohnung würde ich in den kühleren Monaten nicht empfehlen, da sehr feucht und es Probleme mit der Elektrizität (kein Strom z.T.) und der Wasserversorgung gab. Die Nachbarschaft war sehr nett und hilfsbereit.
Eine gute Wahl, alles wie beschrieben, tolle Lage, gute Ausstattung
unkomplizierte Abwicklung
Es war ein perfekter Urlaub. Das Appartment hatte eine TOP Lage. Es war alles vorhanden was man brauchte. Schön eingerichtet, sehr empfehlenswert. Der Kontakt war sehr nett und wir wurden auch sehr nett empfangen. es war rundum alles prima. Vielen Dank dafür. Wir werden definitiv wieder kommen.
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After having the server up and running fine for several weeks, I went in to make some changes and found that ISPConfig's interface appears completely broken. Only parts of the interface are appearing, and it took several refreshes to be able to load the username and password fields to login. This is what it looks like. I've inherited this server and am not sure where to begin. We are running several database/php driven sites on this server, and they are all functional, so it's not a simple matter of a totally broken php/mySql engine. Edit: This server is at linode and was setup using the Perfect LAMP server guide from howtoforge. Ubuntu 12.04 , PHP 5.3.10, ISPConfig ... I don't know as the normal buttons in the interface are missing. I've done the steps outlined in http://www.faqforge.com/linux/debugging-ispconfig-3-server-actions-in-case-of-a-failure/ however without access to the full UI I was unable to change the errorlevel.
- Which changes did you made before the issues started? - Did you change any settings in php.ini like disabling functions? - Which errors do you get in the apache error.log? - Is name resolution working on your server? Try with e.g. "ping -c3 google.com" Thiis is for debugging server issues but you have issues with the interface so this wont help anyway.
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Talk about one very pretty lady! Gorgeous actress Jessica Alba was spotted all smiles while she made her way to the MTV Studios for another round of interviews in New York City on Tuesday afternoon.
The celebrity mother-of-two is currently on a media blitz promoting her new book, "The Honest Life: Living Naturally And True To You." Kudos to Jessica for doing whats best for not only her and her family, but her business, The Honest Company, too. Check out our photo gallery below and let us know what you think!
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Heroin is sold in three different forms: black tar heroin, brown powder heroin and white powder heroin. Each contains slightly different ingredients.

What is sold as heroin is usually a mixture of diacetylmorphine, the active ingredient in heroin, and filler ingredients that share the appearance of heroin. Some of these fillers are other opiates and share some of the psychoactive effects of heroin, and some are simply white powders or other cutting agents that share the appearance of the form of heroin they are cut with.

Psychoactive Ingredients of Heroin

Heroin itself is made from morphine, a highly potent painkiller that occurs naturally in the latex sap of the seed pod of the opium poppy, known as opium. The opium poppy grows in many parts of the world, including Asia, Australia, some parts of Europe, and, most notably, Turkey, Afghanistan, Colombia and Mexico. This opiate is the main psychoactive ingredient in heroin, which produces the heroin high.

Types of Heroin

Black tar heroin, which looks like a sticky or hard ball or chunk of blackish brownish substance, is produced by a very crude process, in which the opiate that is produced is relatively unrefined compared to white powder heroin. It contains several partially processed forms of opiate, which differ from heroin. Although black tar heroin has been around for over 100 years, its popularity in the United States began in the 1970s because it's cheaper and easier to make than white powder heroin. Further processing and cutting with lactose can produce brown powder heroin.

Street heroin may contain a variety of other street and prescription drugs, including methamphetamine. Although meth effects and heroin effects are in some ways opposite, meth being a stimulant and heroin a relaxant, both produce euphoria, so a drug dealer can often get away with mixing any euphoria-producing psychoactive drug with heroin if it is available at a cheaper price. Meth carries its own risks and typically contains toxic chemicals.

Chemical Adulterants in Heroin

The process of making heroin from opium varies, depending on the methods used, and the facility for making it. These range from state-of-the-art legitimate laboratories run by fully qualified chemists, to clandestine labs run by illicit drug manufacturers, to makeshift processes using old oil drums and outdoor fires run by local growers with little or no education in chemistry. Recently, heroin has been manufactered in home labs by people attempting to convert prescription painkillers such as OxyContin into street heroin. When you buy heroin from a dealer, you have no way of knowing the original source of the heroin itself.

The heroin available through street dealers ranges from highly potent, carrying an increased risk of overdose, to highly impure and containing many contaminants. Some are by-products of the manufacturing process, which include chemicals such as calcium oxide, ammonia, chloroform, hydrochloric acid and acetic anhydride.

Anesthetic Ingredients in Heroin

Street heroin may contain local anesthetics, such as xylocaine. Although anesthetics themselves are pure and legally used for medical and dental purposes, they do carry risks, may have side effects, and are potential allergens.

Filler Ingredients in Heroin

Filler ingredients are added to bulk up the heroin so that dealers can increase their profit margin. They vary from benign substances, such as talc, flour, cornstarch, powdered milk and various sugars, to very harmful substances. For example, the tarry color and consistency of black tar heroin has led to the use of unusual substances used to dilute it, including ground paper fiber soaked in black shoe polish. Quinine is sometimes added to white powder heroin for its bitter flavor. Dirt may be added to black tar heroin, leading to severe consequences.

White powder heroin in its purest form is a salt form of the drug, known as diacetylmorphine hydrochloride, although it will typically be mixed or "cut" with other white powders, which reduce the potency and increase the risk of contamination and vein damage if the drug is injected. Typically, the purer the heroin, the whiter and shinier it appears, while the more heavily cut the heroin, the duller the white powder appears.

Potential Toxic Ingredients in Heroin

Although it is relatively rare for poisonous ingredients to be mixed into heroin, the dangers are severe, so you should seek medical help immediately if you or someone else has taken heroin and is experiencing adverse effects.

Strychnine is a toxic ingredient, sometimes mixed with heroin, that is used in rat poison and can cause death in humans. Psychological symptoms of strychnine poisoning include anxiety, restlessness, agitation and an increased startle response. Physical symptoms include jaw tension, muscle pain and spasms, rigidity of the arms and legs, and arching of the neck and back. Call 911 if these symptoms appear after using heroin.

Black tar heroin may be cut with soil, which can contain the spores of a toxic contaminant called clostridium botulinum. This has increasingly affected drug users in the United States and the United Kingdom over the past decade. If these spores get into a wound, which commonly occurs when injecting black tar heroin, the spores can germinate and cause wound botulism (WB). Even though the wound may appear small, the infection is extremely serious.

Wound botulism produces local neurotoxins, which cause a symmetrical, flaccid, descending paralysis of the voluntary muscles, meaning you can't move your muscles when you try, progressing to becoming unable to breathe without assistance, and eventually death if untreated. Call 911 if these symptoms appear after using heroin.

Contaminated black tar heroin has also been associated with cases of tetanus due to clostridium tetani, necrotizing soft-tissue infections due to a variety of clostridia, and toxic shock syndrome previously reported to be characteristic of toxin-mediated clostridium sordellii infection.

Sources

Brett, M., Hallas, G. and Mpamugo, O. "Wound botulism in the UK and Ireland." Journal of Medical Microbiology, 53:555–561. 2004.

CDC Facts About Strychnine. 14 May 2003. Retrieved 22 June 2011.

Frances, R., Miller S. and Mack, A. (Editors). Clinical Textbook of Addictive Disorders. 3rd edition. New York: Guilford. 2005.

Kimura, A., Jiga, J., Levin, R., Simpso, G., Vargas, Y. and Vugial, D. "Outbreak of Necrotizing Fasciitis Due to Clostridium sordellii among Black-Tar Heroin Users." Clinical Infectious Diseases 38:87–91. 2004.

National Drug Intelligence Center. Heroin Fast Facts. Product No. 2003-L0559-003. 2003.

Passaro, MD, MPH, D., Werner, MD, MPH, S., McGee, MSPH, J., Mac Kenzie, MD, W., and Vugia, MD, MPH, D. "Wound Botulism Associated With Black Tar Heroin Among Injecting Drug Users". JAMA 279:859-863. 1998.

PBS Online. "Tranforming Opium Poppies into Heroin." PBS and WGBH/Frontline. 1998.

Sobel, J. "Botulism." Clinical Infectious Diseases 41:1167–73. 2005.


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5 Round NFL Mock Draft
Posted: February 2, 2012 Filed under: 2012 NFL Mock Drafts | Tags: 2012 NFL Draft, 2012 NFL Mock Draft, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Baylor, Boise State, Boston College, California, Clemson, Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa State, Kentucky, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Michigan State, N.C. State, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Stanford, Texas, Texas A&M, UNC, USC, Virginia Tech, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin 1 CommentRound 1
1. Indianapolis (2-14) – Team Needs: QB, OG, OC, 2CB, WR, SS, TE, DE, LB, RB – Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford
2. St. Louis (2-14) – 2OT, 2WR, 2OLB, FS, CB, DT, OC, RB, FB – Matt Kalil, OT, USC
3. Minnesota (3-13) – LT, CB, WR, S, OG, 2LB, DT, FB, RB3 – Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU
4. Cleveland (4-12) – QB, WR, RT, DE, CB, OLB, RB, OG, FS, DT, K – Robert Griffin, QB, Baylor
5. Tampa Bay (4-12) – 2CB, 2LB, RT, WR, OC, RB, LG, FB, DT, QB, K – Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama
After the jump see the rest of the mock draft
ezsteeler First Mock Draft with trades
Posted: January 21, 2012 Filed under: 2012 NFL Mock Drafts | Tags: 2012 NFL Draft, 2012 NFL Mock Draft, Alabama, Alfonzo Dennard, Alshon Jeffery, Andre Branch, Andrew Luck, Baylor, Brandon Thompson, Clemson, Cordy Glenn, Courtney Upshaw, David DeCastro, Devon Still, Dont'a Hightower, Dontari Poe, Dre Kirkpatrick, Fletcher Cox, Janoris Jenkins, Jonathan Martin, Justin Blackmon, Kendall Wright, Lamar Miller, LSU, Luke Kuechly, Matt Kalil, Melvin Ingram, Michael Brockers, Michael Floyd, Mohammed Sanu, Morris Claiborne, Quinton Coples, Riley Reiff, Robert Griffin III, Ryan Tannehill, South Carolina, Stanford, Trent Richardson, UNC, Vontaze Burfict, Zach Brown Leave a commentHello everyone, I've been invited to be a part of this team and I'm excited to get started. I haven't done a mock with trades in a while, but with so much movement expected in this year's draft I thought it would be appropriate. I hope you appreciate it and as always constructive feedback is welcomed. Enjoy!
1. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck QB, Stanford
Not much explanation needed here. The Colts will take Luck, no questions asked.
TRADE: Rams trade #2 pick to Redskins for 2012 1st, 2nd, 4th and 2013 1st and 3rd.
2. Washington Redskins (via Rams): Robert Griffin III QB, Baylor
This could be one of the most predictable trades in quite some time. Washington will go after for RG3, and I don't see another team wiling to outbid them.
3. Minnesota Vikings: Matt Kalil OT, USC
The Vikings need to put weapons around Christian Ponder immediately. They would have to seriously consider Blackmon here, but ultimately a franchise LT like Kalil is too valuable. If they can find a #1 receiver they will have a good group in place on offense.
4. Cleveland Browns: Justin Blackmon WR, Oklahoma State
Cleveland is rumored to want RG3 as well, but they are in too good a position to trade out of. Any of the top prospects on offense would fit for them, so they can sit tight and wait for whoever comes. Blackmon would be a great target forColt McCoy (or whoever they have at QB) and would push Greg Little down to #2, which is where he belongs. If Blackmon is gone, they can take Richardson since they will be losing Peyton Hillis in the offseason.
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Morris Claiborne CB, LSU
Tampa is also in a good position since its unlikely any defensive players will be taken in the top 4 (barring a trade). That means they can take Claiborne who fills their biggest need. Claiborne isn't as freakishly athletic as Patrick Peterson, but is probably an even better cover corner.


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A man with a note demanding money yesterday robbed a Charter One bank branch in West Toledo and fled with an undisclosed amount of money, authorities said.
The man, wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses, walked into the branch at 5911 Lewis Ave., near Alexis Road, about 9:40 a.m., and indicated he had a gun although none was seen, authorities said.
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Cornmeal on the bottom of the baking sheet gives these breadsticks added crispness. If desired, sprinkle poppy or sesame seeds on the breadsticks for baking.
Genius Foods to Pack for Your Next Plane Ride
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- Cornmeal
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
- Coarse salt, optional
- In a bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add sugar, salt and oil; stir until dissolved. Add 2 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
- Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Punch dough down and divide into 12 portions. Using your hands, roll each portion into a 10-in. x 1/2-in. strip. Place 1 in. apart on a greased baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal. Let rise, uncovered, until doubled, about 45-60 minutes.
- Beat egg white and water; brush over breadsticks. Sprinkle with coarse salt if desired. Place baking sheet on middle rack of oven; place a large shallow pan filled with boiling water on the lowest rack. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Brush again with egg white. Bake 5 minutes more or until golden brown. Yield: 1 dozen.
Originally published as Soft Breadsticks in Taste of Home
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Setting a static IP in Ubuntu is useful for a lot of things. You may want to forward ports from your router to serve web pages, use SSH from outside your local network or set up some sort of media server.
Category Archives: Ubuntu
How to Change Ubuntu Theme Window Icons
Ignore Broken Packages in Ubuntu (or any system with Aptitude Package Manager)
Ignoring broken packages in Ubuntu or any other distribution of Linux using Aptitude package manager would usually be a bad thing and it's not recommended. Maintaining a system of broken packages kind of defeats the object.
BUT, I recently came across a situation where I had to install a 32bit version of Chrome on my 64bit Ubuntu.
How to a Set Static IP in Ubuntu
Some recent changes to Ubuntu have changed the way we set a static IP in Ubuntu 12.04 and 12.10. Previously we could change the /etc/resolv.conf file adding in our static IP details. But due to some internal changes I'm finding it more stable to make changes in the graphical interface…. nm-connection-editor, as these new changes are overwriting the file with some generated content.
UPDATE: I have written some instructions on how to set a static IP in a more 'Linux' fashion. Check them out here (for wired connections only)
Move Minimize, Maximize and Close Buttons (Ubuntu – Gnome)
Everybody has their own preference as to where they like their minimize, maximize and close buttons. These days some even prefer to remove some of these window controls as the way some desktop environments have been developed suggest you don't really need them.
This post aims to show you how you can put them where YOU want them!
Change LXDE Screen Resolution in Ubuntu (or Lubuntu)
Changing the LXDE screen resolution is easy, but at first its not permanent. Setting a permanent resolution seems quite straightforward in Ubuntu, sometimes! You may have had a few problems setting the resolution in Ubuntu 11.10 (among other things – which has led many people to seek out new distributions).
How to Open a Terminal in Ubuntu
Opening a terminal isn't as important as it used to be in Ubuntu. Ubuntu is quite user friendly now (though some would argue it is moving against that with it's unity interface!) but using a terminal is still as powerful as ever!
HUD – Heads Up-Display. The future of the Ubuntu menu? Lets see…
Filezilla Crashes on Drag and Drop – Ubuntu 11.10
Recently Filezilla crashes on drag and drop, I believe its an Ubuntu 11.10 problem as I don't remember this occurring before. It's pretty drastic so I'm sure I would have noticed!
Whenever I try to drag and drop a folder Filezilla disappears (exits or crashes – however you want to explain it!). It wasn't too painful to fix…. luckily.


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Ok .. to clear things up .. I am _not_ interested in better libraries or algorithms for that problem. I used bigint because I was not sure whether one of the Collatz chains would produce an intermediate number exceeding the int scope (probably my take on pessimation). Only after reading on the projecteuler forum that everyones solution was running in 1-5sec and mine taking 10min - while using the same algorithm as many others - made me suspicious. So I removed "use bigint" .. lo, and behold! It runs .. fast. Googling "perl bigint performance" didn't turn up anything useful, that's why I asked here. PS. I used pastebin because I wasn't sure about the "post code" conventions ;-)
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Intel definitely wants to roll out a new chipset after the Sandy Bridge P67 and H67 debacle but it will take them until end of the year before it happens.
Codename for Ivy Bridge 22nm CPU chipset is Panther Point. The new chipset is going to end up with Intel 7 series brand, most likely P77 and G77, but it is too early to tell. It has 1Gb LAN support, PCIe 2nd generation support as well as SATA 3.0. Furthermore, it supports USB 3.0 and 2.0, which is the first time ever for an Intel chipset.
The surprising thing is HDMI 1.4 as well as DisplayPort 1.1. Ivy Bridge will be the third generation of Intel's CPU that features graphics support, and therefore Panther Point's DisplayPort and HDMI support will be put to good use.
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Benedict Arnold's activities dramatized by "Museum Friends" from Depot Theatre
On the rainy afternoon of Saturday, November 15, in the heart of Cold Spring, history came alive for an enthusiastic group of 50- plus supporters of the Putnam County Historical Society and Foundry School Museum.
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This is my ultimate Thanksgiving leftover recipe, Potato Turkey Balls! You can put them together in minutes and no one will know that it came from yesterday's delicious meal!!
I am so sad that we've already used up our leftovers. Can't wait until the day after Christmas to make these. They look so yummy!
The recipe can actually be found here: http://www.goodbite.com/ultimate-thanksgiving/potato-turkey-balls. I found it difficult to encase the turkey and cheese in the mashed potatoes mixture, so I just mixed all of the "ball" ingredients together, formed balls, and rolled them in breadcrumbs. They turned out great and were less "fussy" to make.
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Will Ferrell is a daddy for the third time.
The comic actor and wife Viveca Paulin welcomed their third son, Axel, on Saturday, hours after Ferrell appeared on Conan O'Brien's final taping of "The Tonight Show," People magazine reported.
"All the Ferrells are doing well," a rep told the magazine.
Axel has a pair of big brothers to look out for him. Magnus is 5 and Mattias is 3.
Ferrell, 42, and Paulin, 40, met 15 years ago in acting class and married in 2000.
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Juicy Turkey-Cheddar Burgers
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 8 fresh or 12 frozen curry leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 small red onion, finely minced
- 1 1/4 lbs/570 g ground turkey (preferably dark meat or a combination of white and dark meats)
- 3/4 cup/85 g tightly packed shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 jalapeno, finely diced (seeded and veined for less heat)
- 1/4 cup/10g chopped cilantro/fresh coriander leaves
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 4 burger buns, toasted
- Raita for serving (recipe below)
- Tomato-Onion-Peanut Chutney for serving (recipe below)
Place 1 tbsp of the oil, curry leaves, cumin seeds, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, stirring often, and cooking until the cumin seeds are fragrant and lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
Add the onion and cook until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and set aside to cool.
Place the ground turkey in a large mixing bowl and gently knead in the remaining ingredients. Stir in the onion mixture and form into four patties.
Wipe out the frying pan with a paper towel/absorbent paper. Heat over medium-high for 2 minutes, add 1 tbsp oil, and then add the patties. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until browned, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until browned and the center is cooked to your preferred doneness (I like mine slightly pink). Place the burgers on the toasted buns, dollop with Raita and Tomato-Onion-Peanut Chutney, and serve.
Variation: Party Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F/190 degrees C/gas 5. Instead of dividing the meat mixture into four patties, divide it into golf ball-size portions. Coat your hands with a little olive oil and then gently roll the portioned meat between your hands until round, then slightly flatten into disc-shaped patties. Place the patties on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet/tray and brown the meatballs until they're cooked through. Skewer on toothpicks or mini bamboo skewers and serve with Raita or Tomato-Onion-Peanut Chutney on the side.
Simple, soothing, healthful, and delicious, this is a staple at our home.
1 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp coriander seeds
1/2 tsp whole black peppercorns
2 1/2 cups/600 ml plain yogurt
1 small cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 small tomato, finely chopped
2 fresh green chiles (like jalapenos or serranos), very finely chopped (optional)
1 tsp finely chopped fresh mint, or 1/4 tsp dried mint
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup/10 g finely chopped fresh cilantro
Place the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and peppercorns in a small frying pan over medium heat and toast, shaking the pan often, until they're fragrant and the cumin is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer the spices to a small plate to cool and then grind them using a spice grinder or coffee mill.
Whisk the yogurt in a large bowl until it's smooth. Stir in the cucumber, onion, tomato, chiles (if using), and mint. Stir in the toasted spices and the cayenne. If serving immediately, stir in the salt and finish with the cilantro. Or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, stirring in the salt and cilantro just before serving. Makes about 3 cups/710 ml.
Tomato-Onion-Peanut Chutney:
Tomato chutney always finds a home on my table. This version is a little different because of the peanuts, which add a wonderful texture.
1/3 cup/160 ml canola or grapeseed oil
36 fresh or 54 frozen curry leaves, roughly torn
12 dried red chiles
2 tsp brown mustard seeds
2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
2 medium red onions, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup/145 g raw, skinned peanuts
3 1/2 lbs/1.6 kg tomatoes, roughly chopped
9 oz/255 g tomato paste (or one 4.4-oz/125-g tube double-concentrated tomato paste)
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp Sambhaar Powder (please see separate recipe) or curry powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tbsp kosher salt
Heat the canola oil with the curry leaves, chiles, mustard seeds, and cumin seeds in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until the cumin is golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the turmeric and cook until the chiles darken, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Stir in the onions and cook until they have wilted and are opaque, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the peanuts, cook for 3 minutes, and then add the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, sambhaar powder, cayenne, and salt. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring often, pressing the tomatoes up against the sides of the pot to crush them.
Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the tomato juices are reduced and the chutney is thick and jammy, stirring often, for 20 to 35 minutes (in the summer when tomatoes are juicy, it may take longer to thicken; in the winter, it may happen more quickly). Taste, adding more salt if needed, and then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Makes about 6 cups/1.4 L.
Sambhaar Powder:
The southern Indian equivalent to garam masala, this blend tastes the most like what Americans and those across the pond might call "curry powder." I hold back on the amount of pungent fenugreek, but for a stronger and more traditional flavor, double it.
3 dried red chiles
2 tbsp coriander seeds
2 tbsp brown mustard seeds
1 tbsp cumin seeds
2 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 tbsp urad dal (white lentils)
1 tbsp channa dal (yellow lentils)
2 tsp roughly ground black pepper
40 fresh curry leaves (optional-only use fresh curry leaves, not frozen)
Place the chiles, coriander seeds, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, urad dal, channa dal, pepper, and curry leaves (if using) in a medium frying pan over medium-high heat and toast, shaking the frying pan often, until the mustard seeds begin to pop, about 3 1/2 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a large plate to cool and then grind in a coffee mill or spice grinder. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 months. Makes about 3/4 cup/60 g.
Reprinted with permission from Masala Farm by Suvir Saran, Chronicle Books copyright (c) 2011
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KKR Lifts Bid for Grange-Maker Treasury to $3.2 Billion
David Fickling and Narayanan SomasundaramKKR & Co. and Rhone Capital LLC raised an offer for Treasury Wine Estates Ltd. to A$3.4 billion ($3.2 billion), adding 11 percent to a previous bid that the maker of Penfolds Grange rejected earlier this year.
Funds managed by KKR and Rhone offered A$5.20 cash per share for the world's second-largest listed winemaker, up from A$4.70 per share offered by KKR on April 16, according to a regulatory filing today. The revised conditional proposal is 5.1 percent above Treasury Wine's last closing price of A$4.95.
The higher offer will increase pressure on Chief Executive Officer Mike Clarke, who's promised to revitalize the company by spending more money on marketing and selling off winery and packaging plants. Treasury Wine has struggled with oversupply problems in the U.S. and a government austerity drive that's curbing sales in China.
"Around A$5.25 is fair value, but Treasury Wine would want much more than that," Evan Lucas, a market strategist at Melbourne-based IG Ltd., said by telephone. "You can't rule out others coming in with a bid."
Treasury Wine shares, which had lost 36 percent of their value over the 12 months before KKR's initial approach was revealed May 20, climbed 4 percent to A$5.15 at the close in Sydney. The S&P/ASX 200 benchmark index fell 0.3 percent.
The offer gives Treasury Wine an enterprise value of about A$3.69 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. That's about 34 times Treasury Wine's A$108 million of earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization during the 2013 calendar year, and about 13.8 times the average of 13 analyst estimates for Ebitda in the 2014 financial year.
The latter figure matches the median Ebitda multiple in 50 wine and spirits deals since 2004, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
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KKR and Rhone will be granted non-exclusive access to the Melbourne-based company's books, according to the statement. The offer price is dependent on Treasury Wine not paying dividends to shareholders before any deal goes ahead, the company said. A deal would be structured as a scheme of arrangement, meaning it can go ahead with the support of only 50 percent of shareholders.
Home to more than 80 brands sold worldwide, Treasury has for years lured suitors -- even before its 2011 spinoff from Australian brewer Foster's Group Ltd. KKR's investments include Toys R Us Inc. and European pharmacy chain Alliance Boots Holdings Ltd.
Rhone, which tried to buy a stake in English Premier League soccer club Liverpool in 2010, has investments in German chemicals companies, U.S. vacuum cleaner maker Rexair LLC, and Italian sailboat-builder ISB Group, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
April Approach
Treasury said it was approached by KKR in April. Discussions broke off when the winemaker discovered that a shareholder had been informed of the buyout firm's bid, forcing the company to disclose the offer to the market.
Treasury's shares jumped a record 18 percent the day KKR's proposal was announced and have closed above the bid every day since, a sign traders expected a higher offer.
Clarke, a former chief executive officer of Premier Foods Plc and executive of Mondelez International Inc. and Coca-Cola Co., described the coming 12 months as a "reset year" in a media call May 20 and said the company had more long-term value than was apparent from its current performance.
The company took about A$160 million of writedowns during 2013 and lost four top managers, including its chief executive officer, chief financial officer, and the heads of its Asian and domestic businesses. A crackdown on official gift-giving by China's government had hit income in that market and meant that full-year earnings due Aug. 21 would be as much as 24 percent below a previous forecast, Treasury Wine said Jan. 30.
The company said June 25 it would also make an impairment of as much as A$260 million in the year ending June 30 as a result of overpayments for previous acquisitions, slowing sales of cheap wine, and writeoffs of brands and property. It will also spin off its Australian commercial wine business, which focuses on cheap bottles, into a unit separate to higher-priced brands.


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Mercury guard Diana Taurasi is USA Basketball's Women's Player of the Year for the third time.
Taurasi adds the 2012 award to those she won in 2006 and 2010. She averaged a team-high 12.4 points plus 3.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists at the London Olympics, at which the U.S. women won a fifth consecutive gold medal. It was the third gold for Taurasi.
"Diana was absolutely spectacular on and off the court," said U.S. coach Geno Auriemma, who also coached Taurasi at the University of Connecticut. "I'm constantly amazed by her will to win, her drive and how much she makes everyone around her better. It was a great experience for me to coach her again."
Taurasi played in just eight games for the Mercury in 2012 because of injury, averaging 14 points. Before the WNBA season, she led her Turkish EuroLeague team Galatsaray to the Elite Eight and won the scoring title with a 20.9 points-per-game average.
"Twelve years ago I wore my first USA jersey, and the feeling of honor and excitement never diminishes," said Taurasi, who is averaging 16.7 points per game for UMMC Ekaterinburg in Russia.
At the Olympics, Taurasi scored 22 points against China, 18 against the Czech Republic, 14 against Australia in the semifinals and nine with six assists in the gold-medal win over France.
Teresa Edwards is a four-time USA Basketball Player of the Year, and Leslie Leslie is a three-time winner.


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DETROIT Chrysler LLC s answer to the much-anticipated Chevrolet Volt could be three to five years away, the Detroit Free Press reported.
The Auburn Hills, Mich., automaker launched a special division within the company last fall called ENVI pronounced like envy to bring electric-drive vehicles and related advanced-propulsion technologies to market.
ENVI is currently developing electric vehicles for the three Chrysler brands and is planning on product within three to five years, Nick Cappa, a Chrysler spokesman, said in an e-mail. General Motors Corp. has promised a breakthrough electric-drive vehicle commonly referred to as a plug-in hybrid called the Chevy Volt by 2010.
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The troops and TV cameras may be gone, but the violence continues.
- Since April, waves of car bombs and other attacks have killed thousands
- More than 3 million Iraqis remain displaced, adding to a regional humanitarian crisis that includes 7 million displaced Syrians
- There are over 200,000 Syrian refugees in Iraq
- Obama is proposing 70-95% cuts in US funding for Iraqi peacebuilding, human rights, and civil society
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Rubus occidentalis
Rubus occidentalis L.
Black raspberry, Thimbleberry
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Synonym(s): Rubus occidentalis var. pallidus
USDA Symbol: RUOC
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
A multi-stemmed shrub, 3-6 ft. tall and between 6-12 ft. wide. Commonly forms broad colonies. Long, slender, arching canes. Bark is purplish-red and armed with prickles. Blue-green summer foliage is palmately or pinnately compound, becoming yellowish in fall. Flat-topped clusters of five-petaled flowers are followed by round, raspberry-like, red berries which mature to black.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Leaf: Green
Fruit: Black, Red
Size Class: 6-12 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: May , Jun
USA: AL , AR , CO , CT , DC , DE , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , VA , VT , WI , WVCanada: NB , ON , QC
Native Distribution: S. ME to ND & n.c. CO, s. to GA, LA, OK & KS
Native Habitat: Open woods; bluffs; thickets; stream banks; wet meadows, roadsides & pastures
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry , Moist
Soil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8)
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
Soil Description: Gravelly or sandy loams.
Conditions Comments: A number of horticultural varieties have been developed from this species.
Use Wildlife: Very high for songbirds, game birds, and large and small mammals.Warning: Plant has thorns or prickles.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Birds
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesSpecial Value to Bumble Bees
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Description: Divisions, tip layering, and digging up suckers are the most common methods of propagation. Increase by seed is not as easy but is possible.Seed Collection: Rubus fruits should be collected as soon as ripe to prevent losses to birds. The seeds can be extracted by macerating in water.
Seed Treatment: The hard, impermeable seed coat needs scarification. Both H2SO4 and sodium hypochlorite have been used. Scarification is sometimes followed by a complex combination of warm and cold stratification.
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It's ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR West. I'm Arun Rath. Did you notice a theme running through the Oscar nominees for Best Picture?
CHIWETEL EJIOFOR: (As Solomon Northup) I was born a free man, lived with my family in New York...
UNIDENTIFIED MAN #1: (As character) Good for you, man.
EJIOFOR: (As Solomon Northup) ...until the day I was deceived...
UNIDENTIFIED MAN #2: This is Solomon.
EJIOFOR: (As Solomon Northup) ...kidnapped, sold into slavery.
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LEONARDO DICAPRIO: (As Jordan Belfort) My name is Jordan Belfort. The year I turned 26, I made $49 million, which really pissed me off because it was three shy of a million a week.
RATH: "12 Years a Slave," "Philomena," "Wolf of Wall Street," along with "American Hustle," "Captain Phillips" and "Dallas Buyers Club," they're all based on true stories, real life, racial injustice, slavery, the Holocaust. They all seem like pretty reliable picks for Oscar nods. In February, the American Sociological Review will publish a paper about these kinds of movies, the so-called Oscar bait.
Gabriel Rossman is a professor at UCLA, and he's the lead author of the study. He says they were interested in the Oscar bait formula because it was key to a high-stakes bet.
GABRIEL ROSSMAN: Making that movie with high Oscar appeal, a movie that's targeted towards the Oscars, you really have to get the Oscars or it doesn't work, because people don't necessarily like the kinds of movies that are seeking Oscars unless they get the Oscars, in which case they actually do like them quite a bit.
RATH: Because, you know, some of these subjects, whether it's, you know, racial injustice or, you know, slavery, the Holocaust, they're not things that people necessarily want to think about or spend a lot of time with.
ROSSMAN: That's right. The kind of things that tend to get you Oscars tend to be unpleasant. And so we found that what tends to get you Oscars is biopics or historical films, to a slightly lesser extent drama or war. Sci-fi, horror and action are pretty bad for getting Oscars. Next most important thing was the plot themes. Stereotypically, it's themes having to do with disabilities or war crimes such as the Holocaust. Those are actually pretty good for getting Oscars but not quite as good as things having to do with aristocrats or political scandal.
RATH: I see.
ROSSMAN: So things having to do with Watergate or something like that are - they bury the needle. And then the other things that count a lot are a late release date. Obviously, these films all come out in award season close to Christmas. And also very often, they're released by specialty divisions of major studios that really specialize in these types of films.
RATH: But even when a film hits all of those points, it's not really a guarantee. Your paper says the movie that actually had the most Oscar appeal from 1985 to 2009 was this 1990 film about a couple split apart by the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN #3: At a time when the world was at war, they were stripped of their possessions...
TAMLYN TOMITA: (As Lily Yuriko Kawamura) What are you burning?
SHIZUKO HOSHI: (As Mrs. Kawamura) I don't want people going through our things.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN #4: (As character) Do you think they'll send us back to Japan?
TOMITA: (As Lily Yuriko Kawamura) I don't know.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN #4: (As character) I've never been to Japan.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN #3: ...and their freedom.
DENNIS QUAID: (As Jack McGurn) My wife is an American citizen, sir.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN #5: (As character) You think the camps are wrong?
QUAID: (As Jack McGurn) Yes, sir, I do.
RATH: Yeah. So we got family tragedy, racial injustice, historical setting. It feels like "Come See the Paradise" is - they're just piling it on.
ROSSMAN: Coming up with movies like this was actually the whole point of the study, because if every movie that's trying to get an Oscar actually gets an Oscar, then we wouldn't have bothered to try and figure out which movies are trying. We could've just looked at which ones succeeded. So it was actually in order to identify films like "Come See the Paradise" that tried but failed to achieve Oscars. That's why we went through all this trouble writing thousands of lines of computer code.
Of course, the irony is that once you've - the computer's flagged such a film for you, nobody's heard of it. People don't like these kinds of movies unless they get the Oscar nomination. And I think it's worth noting that "Come See the Paradise" lost a lot of money.
RATH: And we can go to the other end of the scale now with a film - another film I'd not heard of before that scored one of your lowest rankings on the scale.
JAKE AUSTIN: (As Bruce) Think they belong to anyone?
EMMA ROBERTS: (As Andi) If they did, would they be here?
AUSTIN: (As Bruce) Better here than the pound. Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
ROBERTS: (As Andi) Oh, yeah. Why don't we just wander the streets and rescue every stray we see.
RATH: That is, of course, the 2009 classic "Hotel for Dogs," which finished second to last in your rankings. So you're telling me that's not Oscar material, huh?
ROSSMAN: Well, it might very well be a fine film, but it's not the kind of thing that the people were - had to return a deposit on their tuxedos. This is a good example the kind of film that's not remotely targeted towards the Oscars. First of all, the genres are comedy and family. Comedy is not that bad, but family films almost never get Oscar nominations. Also, it came out in January. And it has key words like dog that tend not to be especially highly ranked as Oscar-friendly keywords.
RATH: Have you been able to do any calculations about this year's movies?
ROSSMAN: No, I'm afraid not. It takes a few weeks of work. But just eyeballing it, it looks like these films would all score very highly on the metric.
RATH: Gabriel Rossman is a sociologist at UCLA. Dr. Rossman, thank you.
ROSSMAN: Thank you. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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Reimagining the Science Park in North Carolina
Jena McGregorThe rolling woods along Interstate 40 in North Carolina between Raleigh and Durham have little in common with a bustling urban streetscape. And that is exactly according to the plan used 50 years ago when Research Triangle Park opened amid the area's three big universities—Duke, North Carolina State, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Today the research park's 11 square miles remain an oasis of manicured corporate campuses, wide commuter roads, and landscaped parking lots. It's "Ward Cleaver's version of the perfect industrial park," quips Brent Lane, director of the Center for Competitive Economies at UNC-Chapel Hill. But in a few years, some of this acreage should feel more like a densely packed suburban center. As research parks sprout up inside big cities around the globe, the grandfather of today's research and development complexes is under pressure to make itself livelier. So it's adding facilities tailored to startups as well as shops and housing at the park's edges. The goal, says Rick L. Weddle, CEO of the Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina, which manages the park, is to make the place "consistently more attractive to the brightest minds in the world." The evolution won't be simple. Because the park is designated as a self-taxing authority and subject to zoning restrictions in two counties, residential housing construction must be limited. Covenants with the park's board and its roughly 170 corporate residents—owners such as IBM (IBM) and Cisco (CSCO) buy their land from the foundation—require consensus on land-use changes. Retail and HousingAs a result, Weddle, who has been in the job for five years, has focused on development around the periphery and is planning a few dense "nodes and niches" within it. Those include a 25-acre retail and housing site near a forthcoming transit hub and potentially a 100-acre site that currently hosts office space, a couple of bank branches, and a vacant shopping center. "Let's not kill the goose that laid the golden egg," Weddle says, referring to the park's model of historically catering to large companies. Even with its new amenities, Research Triangle Park, as a whole, will never have the walkability of newer urban centers designed to encourage collaboration by funneling researchers and scientists in related industries into shared spaces in offices and outside. Encompassing 20 times as much land as the average 365-acre U.S. science park, the park is just too big. That has forced Weddle to think beyond land development and consider other ways to make the complex feel vibrant and small. Startups may occupy a former government agency lab that has been converted for incubation space, complete with affordable and flexible lease terms. He has brokered an on-site evening MBA program there through North Carolina State and hopes to repurpose the lab facilities to attract daytime "co-workers," or freelancers and mom-and-pop firms that don't want their own space. To urge park employees to network, he has started "Techie Tuesdays," an on-site happy hour, and he's developing a Web site to promote local speeches and "meet-ups" for interest groups. Even a mountain bike trail was built. That's a big shift for the foundation, which has long focused foremost on the needs of its corporate residents. Now the spotlight is increasingly on employees. "Over time," says Weddle, "this will tip to where it's even more about the people."


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Slim pickin's in the pumpkin patch
OSU researcher says state crop shows losses; local grower says so too
COLDWATER - Soggy fields, rodents and fungi have made finding the perfect pumpkin for a jack-o-lantern a little more difficult this fall.
The state of Ohio - ranking third in the nation last year for the largest pumpkin crop - may have to bow out of the top standings for 2006, said Jim Jasinski, a researcher for the Ohio State University in South Charleston, east of Dayton.
"We've had losses up to 95 percent in our research crops this year," Jasinski told The Daily Standard on Friday.
Around the state, as in the local area, pumpkin yields were mixed depending on rain amounts but nearly everyone experienced more problems this year than in previous ones, he said. One of the key issues frustrating researchers also affected local pumpkin grower Jim Menchhofer of Menchhofer's Fall Market in rural Coldwater.
"Mice damaged a lot of our pumpkins. I think they were probably trying to get to the moisture inside; you could see gnaw marks on some of them," said Menchhofer, who harvested only about a quarter of what he planted this year.
Jasinski said mice didn't wait for the pumpkin plants to sprout in the research fields. They chewed through the pumpkin seeds shortly after planting so they could munch on the inside or "embryo."
Menchhofer, who grows several pumpkin varieties, gourds and apples, plants ryegrass in the pumpkin field in the fall to keep weeds down and the fruit off the ground when it sprouts. A wet spring that hampered other area crops also prevented some pumpkin seeds from emerging through the soil, he said.
The "U-pick" field at the Wabash Road farm was plentiful enough but the family was forced to purchase extra pumpkins from a grower in Hagerstown, Ind., to keep a healthy supply for their market, Menchhofer said.
Jasinski said the use of ryegrass and the practice of no-till fields are a successful combination that helps prevent soil-born fungi called fusarium - a big problem for pumpkin growers in Ohio. The downside, however, is that infrequent plowing may keep mice burrows undisturbed from year to year, leading to larger populations.
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The Western Agricultural Research Station where Jasinski works is currently experimenting with products like garlic sprinkles, garlic oil, capsaicin oil and Bitrex, supposedly the world's most bitter substance, to help eliminate rodent problems in the future, he said.
The 2005 pumpkin crop brought Ohio growers more than $26,000 in profits, up 121 percent from a rainy 2004 season.
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Taurine Therapy for SSADH Deficiency
Tracking Information | ||||
First Received Date ICMJE | May 25, 2012 | |||
Last Updated Date | January 24, 2017 | |||
Start Date ICMJE | April 27, 2012 | |||
Primary Completion Date | Not Provided | |||
Current Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE |
TMS parameters of cortical excitation and inhibition. | |||
Original Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE | Not Provided | |||
Change History | Complete list of historical versions of study NCT01608178 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site | |||
Current Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE |
Change in CSF GABA, GHB, succinic semialdehyde, homocarnosine, 4,5-dihydroxyhexanoic acid, D-2-hydroxyglutaric acid, homovanillic acid, and 5-HIAA levels. | |||
Original Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE | Not Provided | |||
Current Other Outcome Measures ICMJE | Not Provided | |||
Original Other Outcome Measures ICMJE | Not Provided | |||
Descriptive Information | ||||
Brief Title ICMJE | Taurine Therapy for SSADH Deficiency | |||
Official Title ICMJE | Succinic Semialdehyde Dehydrogenase Deficiency: Physiological Markers of Taurine Therapy | |||
Brief Summary | Background: - Succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase (SSADH) deficiency is a rare genetic disease that results in changes to certain brain chemicals. These chemicals may affect brain excitability, or how likely nerve cells are to turn on. Changes in brain excitability may help to explain the symptoms of the disease, including learning and memory problems, seizures, and poor balance. A supplement called taurine may help people with SSADH deficiency by working on the brain chemical GABA. GABA helps to regulate brain activity. Researchers want to see if taurine can help people with SSADH deficiency. Objectives: - To learn more about how taurine affects the brain in people with SSADH deficiency. Eligibility: - Individuals at least 12 years of age who have SSADH deficiency. Design:
Detailed Description | Objective: To study the physiologic effects of taurine therapy in patients with succinic semialdehyde Dehydrogenase (SSADH) deficiency. Study Population: Eighteen children and adults with SSADH deficiency receiving taurine. Design: This small open label trial will evaluate the effect of taurine treatment on key SSADH biomarkers and neurocognitive performance. Study evaluations will include neurological and neuropsychological examinations, positron emission tomography (PET) with 11C-flumazenil (FMZ), (optional and only for those over age 18), magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) (optional) and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collection (optional) to measure gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to measure cortical excitation and inhibition, in patients given taurine for SSADH deficiency. The evaluations will be performed twice, on and off therapy. |
Study Type ICMJE | Observational | |||
Study Design ICMJE | Time Perspective: Prospective | |||
Target Follow-Up Duration | Not Provided | |||
Biospecimen | Not Provided | |||
Sampling Method | Not Provided | |||
Study Population | Not Provided | |||
Condition ICMJE | Succinic Semialdehyde Dehydrogenase | |||
Intervention ICMJE | Not Provided | |||
Study Groups/Cohorts | Not Provided | |||
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* Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline. |
Recruitment Information | ||||
Recruitment Status ICMJE | Completed | |||
Enrollment ICMJE | 7 | |||
Estimated Completion Date | December 16, 2013 | |||
Primary Completion Date | Not Provided | |||
Eligibility Criteria ICMJE |
Persistent 4-hydroxybutyric aciduria (gamma-hydroxybutyric aciduria). Documented succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase enzyme deficiency. Patients will be at least 12 years old. Be enrolled in the taurine study at CNMC. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: Pregnancy or lactation. Patients with a history of other significant medical disorders. Patients requiring treatment with drugs known to affect the GABAergic system, including vigabatrin, barbiturates, and benzodiazepines. Hearing loss. The effect of TMS on hearing is not fully known. Patients will be screened with an Audiometer. Abnormal platelets or coagulation studies suggesting increased risk for lumbar puncture or TMS Exclusions for MRI and MRS: pacemakers or other implanted electrical devices, brain stimulators, some types of dental implants, aneurysm clips (metal clips on the wall of a large artery), metallic prostheses (including metal pins and rods, heart valves, and cochlear implants), permanent eyeliner, implanted delivery pump, or shrapnel fragments, welders and metal workers. Exclusions for TMS: people with implanted medical devices such as pacemakers, implanted pumps, stimulators, or cochlear implants or in people who have metal objects inside the eye or skull. |
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Ages | 12 Years and older (Child, Adult, Senior) | |||
Accepts Healthy Volunteers | Yes | |||
Contacts ICMJE | Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects | |||
Listed Location Countries ICMJE | United States | |||
Removed Location Countries | ||||
Administrative Information | ||||
NCT Number ICMJE | NCT01608178 | |||
Other Study ID Numbers ICMJE | 120123 12-N-0123 |
Has Data Monitoring Committee | Not Provided | |||
U.S. FDA-regulated Product | Not Provided | |||
Plan to Share Data | Not Provided | |||
IPD Description | Not Provided | |||
Responsible Party | Not Provided | |||
Study Sponsor ICMJE | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) | |||
Collaborators ICMJE | Not Provided | |||
Investigators ICMJE |
Information Provided By | National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) | |||
Verification Date | December 16, 2013 | |||
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Cadillac News, Concepts, Future Models, Rumors and more Discussion, Where's the CTC??? in Current Cadillac Vehicle Discussion; We haven't seen or heard much about the upcoming CTC lately. With the NAIAS going on, I'm supprised we haven't ...
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You mean the 2 door coupe, based on the current CTS platform? I saw it last year at the NAIAS and was blown away by how good it looked. I expected to see more on the development by now too.
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Yes, the Coupe. Aparently, it's not at the NAIAS. Logic says that if they were going to release it for sale this year, it would be at the show to generate excitement??? Since it also missed the LA Auto show last November, I wonder if they've canceled it? I hope not!
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It's been delayed. Where you guys been?
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text: First Synthetic Genome Ready to "Boot Up"Annalee Newitz1/24/08 5:18pmFiled to: mad scienceGenomicsBacteriabiologyGenome22EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink At last, a gang of gene nerds have engineered a genome from scratch. The group, who work at Craig Venter's institute, call the bacterium they built "synthetic life," because they modded (rather than duplicating) the materials that grew into strands of DNA. Once they had enough strands, researchers linked them together and got a fully-fledged bacterial genome. The next step? Getting the synthetic bacteria to "boot up" and reproduce. Advertisement According to BBC News:They must transplant the synthetic genome into another cell so that it can use the existing machinery to "boot up" and start growing and reproducing. "It's installing the software - basically we have to boot up the genome, get it operating," said Dr [Hamilton] Smith, who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1978. "We're simply re-writing the operating software for cells - we're not designing a genome from the bottom up - you can't drop a genome into a test tube and expect it to come to life," he added.And leave it to MIT's awesome Drew Endy to give us the big picture: Advertisement Given the work already done in Japan, building genomes almost 10 million base-pairs long - I would be surprised if by 2012 it were not technically possible to routinely design and construct the genomes of any bacteria or single celled eukaryote, which also means that it will be possible to construct some mammalian chromosomes.The synthetic genome is based on the bacteria Mycoplasma genitalium, which sounds sort of dirty, so researchers named its synthetic counterpart Mycoplasma JCVI-1.0.Synthetic Life Advance Reported [BBC News]Reply22 repliesLeave a reply


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