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Last Thursday was one of those days. I didn't even make it food shopping, which, if you know me at all by now (or if you hang out around Serious Eats and you know yourself) is the ultimate indicator of dire straits. I love going food shopping.
Suddenly it was 6 p.m., and I in my kerchief wanted nothing more than to settle down for a long winter's nap. Like, immediately. I would have, too, had it not been for the minor realities of a hungry family and a near-empty fridge.
I don't know what it was, then—a Christmas miracle, perhaps, or a Druid Solstice one—but suddenly, as I peered into the pantry, a stew came together before my eyes. The ingredients just sort of danced in my head the way visions of sugarplums sometimes do (or so I've heard).
In the end, it wasn't just any old stew, either. It was, if I do say so, a pretty terrific one. This recipe makes a lot of food. You could halve it for a single dinner for four, but I'd recommend making the whole lot and inviting friends over for a stew-and-gingerbread-house-building party instead.
Merry Christmas, folks, and happy Druid Solstice, and all that.
About the author: You may know Carolyn Cope as Umami Girl. She stops by on Tuesdays with ideas on preparing the abundance of fruits and vegetables you might get from your CSA or the market.
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- Active time: 20 minutes
- Total time:60 minutes
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3/4 cup uncooked basmati brown rice
- 1 tablespoon double-concentrated tomato paste
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with their juices
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock, preferably homemade
- 1 teaspoon dried herbes de Provence
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 piece parmesan cheese rind
- 2 bunches lacinato kale, stems removed, leaves chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 2 (15.5-ounce) cans chickpeas
- Grated parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
In large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and carrots and cook, stirring occasionally until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, one minute more. Add rice and stir to coat lightly with oil. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, for one minute.
Add tomatoes, crushing each between your fingers. Then add stock, herbes de Provence, red pepper flakes and cheese rind. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover tightly, reduce heat to maintain a simmer, and cook for 25 minutes.
Add kale and chickpeas, re-cover pot, raise heat to return liquid to boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes more. Serve hot, sprinkled with grated cheese if desired.


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Torenia, Happy Faces Hybrid Mix
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Unique multicolored blooms look like precious jewels in the garden.
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Sun The amount of sunlight this product needs daily in order to perform well in the garden. Full sun means 6 hours of direct sun per day; partial sun means 2-4 hours of direct sun per day; shade means little or no direct sun.
Full Shade, Part Sun
Height The typical height of this product at maturity.
8 inches
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- Sow torenia indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost.
- Sow seeds very shallowly. Barely press into seed starting formula. Light aides germination.
- Seedlings emerge in about 15 days at 70-75 degrees F.
- Keep evenly moist.
- As soon as seedlings emerge, provide plenty of light on a sunny windowsill or grow seedlings 3-4 inches beneath fluorescent plant lights turned on 16 hours per day, off for 8 hours at night. Raise the lights as the plants grow taller. Incandescent bulbs will not work for this process because they will get too hot. Most plants require a dark period to grow, do not leave lights on for 24 hours.
- Seedlings do not need much fertilizer, feed when they are 3-4 weeks old using a starter solution (half strength of a complete indoor houseplant food) according to manufacturer's directions.
- If you are growing in small cells, you may need to transplant the seedlings to 3 or 4 inch pots when seedlings have at least 2 pairs of true leaves before transplanting to the garden so they have enough room to develop strong roots.
- Before planting in the garden, seedling plants need to be "hardened off". Accustom young plants to outdoor conditions by moving them to a sheltered place outside for a week. Be sure to protect them from wind and hot sun at first. If frost threatens at night, cover or bring containers indoors, then take them out again in the morning. This hardening off process toughens the plant's cell structure and reduces transplant shock and scalding.
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- Select a location in full shade to part sun with good rich moist organic, well-drained soil.
- Prepare the bed by turning the soil under to a depth of 8 inches. Level with a rake to remove clumps of grass and stones.
- Most plants respond well to soils amended with organic matter. Compost is a wonderful form of organic matter with a good balance of nutrients and an ideal pH level, it can be added to your planting area at any time. If compost is not available, top dress the soil after planting with 1-2 inches of organic mulch, which will begin to breakdown into compost. After the growing season, a soil test will indicate what soil amendments are needed for the following season.
- Dig a hole for each plant large enough to amply accommodate the root ball.
- Place the top of the root ball even with the level of the surrounding soil. Fill with soil to the top of the root ball. Press soil down firmly with your hand leaving a slight depression around the plant to hold water.
- Water thoroughly, so that a puddle forms in the saucer you have created. This settles the plants in, drives out air pockets and results in good root-to-soil contact.
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- Mulches also help retain soil moisture and maintain even soil temperatures. For annuals an organic mulch of shredded leaves lends a natural look to the bed and will improve the soil as it breaks down in time. Always keep mulches off a plant's stems to prevent possible rot.
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- Until plants become established, some protection from extreme winds and direct, hot sunlight may be necessary. Good air movement is also important.
- After new growth appears, a light fertilizer may be applied. Keep granular fertilizers away from the plant crown and foliage to avoid burn injury. Use low rates of a slow release fertilizer, as higher rates may encourage root rots.
- Remove spent flower heads to keep plants flowering until fall.
- Monitor for pests and diseases. Check with your local Cooperative Extension Service for pest controls recommended for your area.
- Remove plants after they are killed by frost in fall to avoid disease issues the following year.
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Central Tauranga came to a standstill when a $200,000 18m-high stainless steel sculpture sheered off its foundation, smashed through a fence and blocked the railway tracks at The Strand.
The waka sail sculpture broke off where it had been welded to ground and crashed over the railway line, away from the busy road and parked cars.
It was one of two stainless steel sculptures erected on the grass area, across from Hamilton St in downtown Tauranga.
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Tauranga City Council team manager for city parks Steve Webb said strong winds were thought to be what caused the structure to bend and break. "We're getting an engineering report done to work out what caused this," he said.
"I don't believe it was hit by anything, I think it was the wind that caused this and once a structural assessment has been done, then we'll be in a better position to work out what to do."
The two metal sculptures were installed in 2004 to celebrate Matariki.
Mr Webb said something had gone wrong, as the sculptures were expected to remain intact for many more years.
A KiwiRail representative said the accident did not cause any damage to the track or train services.
"We were informed about it but there were no delays caused by this to any trains," she said.
"There were no trains scheduled for that time and now it has been removed and everything is back to normal."
Mr Webb said it was fortunate the sculpture did not fall the other direction and smash into any parked cars or injure any pedestrians.
"It would have made a terrible mess if it had hit anyone so it's very lucky because it could have been a lot worse," he said.
The broken sculpture was removed off the train tracks by a Todd and Pollock crane. A witness said the sail was stuck more than a metre into the ground and the crane staff had to use more than three tonnes of force to remove it.
"It's sheered off at the base. It's fallen to the ground. It's been welded to the ground but where it was welded, it's sheered off in a clean snap," the witness said.
Meanwhile, the second structure was inspected this afternoon and it also showed signs of fatigue near the base, Mr Webb said.
For safety reasons, the second sculpture was also removed, he said.
Initially, there were plans for five sculptures, however, only two had been installed.
Mr Webb wasn't sure if the structures would be replaced.
"Something isn't right for this to have happened and until we know what's happened and why it's happened, it's hard to say where we will go from here."
The strongest wind gust recorded by MetService at Tauranga Airport was about 68km/h between 8am-9am yesterday.
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Getting Excited for the Olympics? Help Support Youth Sports Programs!
"All kids should have the opportunity to reach their dreams like I have." -Gold Medalist Shawn Johnson
-April Daniels Hussar
Are you so excited for the Summer Olympics in London? I can't wait! Did you watch any of the recent swimming, track and field and gymnastics trials? So inspiring — and I'm also re-inspired to encourage my own daughter to be involved in sports.
I was also thrilled to hear that as part of its "Thank You Mom" campaign, Procter & Gamble, a Worldwide Olympic Partner, is providing USA Gymnastics with a $75,000 grant to support youth sports development, which has the potential to benefit up to one million kids. That's a lot of kids!
According to P&G, "The grant will be used to benefit the USA Gymnastics Fitness Program, which encourages kids ages 6-16 to engage in physical fitness through training, exercise and nutrition awareness." They say this is the first of several grants that will be awarded to National Governing Bodies (NGBs) to help encourage youth to engage in sports.
"Participation in youth sports was a driver to get me to where I am today. All kids should have the opportunity to reach their dreams like I have, and youth sports can help do that," said Shawn Johnson, Beijing 2008 Olympic Game Gold medalist in gymnastics in a statement. "I am proud to be working with P&G and look forward to watching the positive impact P&G and its brands will have on the sport of gymnastics."
And you can get involved too! For every new @thankyoumom Twitter follower, P&G will donate one dollar to the USOC's P&G|Team USA Youth Sports Fund, up to $50,000.
"We have been a proud supporter of USA Gymnastics for many years through our beauty brands," said Jodi Allen, Vice President of North American Operations and Marketing at P&G and herself a mother of four. "We are also the proud supporters and sponsors of moms to help them make their children's lives the best they can be. Through this grant, moms can help their athletes reach new heights. We are thrilled to continue our support of USA Gymnastics and youth sports as part of the company's global effort to raise more than $5 million."
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Hot Beef Dip Recipe
This appetizer comes from "Lone Star State" cook Sonja Hanks of Snyder, Texas. A busy science teacher, Sonja finds ground beef always fits her schedule.
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2/3 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Tortilla chips
- 1. In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, sugar, oregano and pepper; simmer for 10 minutes.
- 2. Remove from the heat and stir in cheeses until melted. Transfer to a fondue pot or chafing dish; serve warm with tortilla chips. Yield: 16-20 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1 each: 90 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 155mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
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Toyota's Engine Vrooms On
For confirmation of the ugly business conditions now facing automakers, look no further than the latest round of financial results. General Motors (GM) and Chrysler (DCX) are still to post their results for the three months ending Dec. 31, but Ford (F) posted a $5.8 billion loss on Jan. 25 and Hyundai and Nissan (NSANY) have also disappointed investors with lower-than-expected profits.
Then there is Toyota (TM). It seems to be reading from a different script altogether. On Feb. 6, the Japanese automaker posted yet another set of stellar quarterly figures at a Tokyo press conference. Reconfirming its status as the world's most profitable automaker, Toyota showed why it's on the fast track to overtake GM as the world's biggest automaker, perhaps as soon as 2007.
Through the three months to Dec. 31, 2006, sales increased by 15.2%, compared to the same period last year, to $51.1 billion. Operating income increased 19.2% to $4.8 billion. Both were records for the quarter and above analyst expectations. For the same three-month period, vehicle unit sales increased 175,000 to 2.155 million.
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For the full year—which for Toyota ends in March—the company projects unit sales of 8.47 million, a rise of 496,000 over a year earlier, and operating profits of $18.3 billion, up 17.1% on a year earlier. Toyota didn't change its full-year sales or profit forecasts today, but Senior Managing Director Takeshi Suzuki hinted it was a possibility. "I don't think the trend of higher profits through the third quarter will change," Suzuki said. "We aim to beat our forecast if we can."
Toyota's performance is all the more remarkable given that its growth comes at a time when many of the world's biggest auto markets are stagnating. According to Goldman Sachs (GS), the Japanese and U.S. auto markets shrank, by 2% and 3%, respectively, in 2006 while Europe's grew by 1%.
In Japan, where Toyota's share is about 45% of the market, the company's sales dipped just 30,000 for quarter, while the introduction of the upscale Lexus LS helped margins. "The profitability of our Japanese business is improving," says Suzuki.
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In North America, where Toyota makes the lion's share of its profits, sales growth was spectacular. Boosted by new versions of the Camry sedan, RAV4 sport-utility vehicle, and Yaris compact, unit sales reached 764,000, a rise of 121,000 for the quarter. In Europe, sales rose by almost 20% to 306,000 units, although sales slipped slightly in Asia outside Japan and China due to weakened market conditions in Indonesia and Taiwan.
Toyota also benefited from increasing profits at group companies, its joint ventures in China, and currency fluctuations. The latter, at a time when a weak yen is causing alarm in Detroit (although seemingly not Washington), helped Toyota gain $249 million during the quarter (see BusinessWeek.com, 2/1/07, "Who's Cashing In on the Weak Yen").
Yet, for all that, Toyota isn't taking its foot off the gas. During 2007, Toyota will release 10 new models in the U.S., including the redesigned Tundra pickup built at a new plant in Texas. A Subaru plant in Indiana will also begin producing Camrys for Toyota in the spring. In China and Europe, the company will begin producing the new Corolla, already on sale in Japan.
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So there's no respite for the rest of the field. Among U.S. rivals, GM, at least, expects to be profitable in the fourth quarter, but has delayed publishing its results due to accounting issues.
Chrysler, though, is widely expected to announce a job cut of 10,000 when it posts its numbers on Feb. 14 (see BusinessWeek.com, 2/6/07, "Chrysler: After the Cuts, What Next?").
Some foreign automakers are also feeling the pinch. Profits at Hyundai—whose chairman, Chung Mong-koo, received a jail sentence this week—were down 22% and were hurt by a strong Korean currency, labor unrest, and share-price weakness at affiliate Kia Motors (see BusinessWeek.com, 2/5/07, "Hyundai's True Trial: Better Performance").
Meanwhile, Nissan, which had expected to bounce back following the introduction of several new models in the U.S. late last year, saw $4.7 billion wiped off its market cap Feb. 5 after downgrading its full-year profit forecast (see BusinessWeek.com, 2/5/07, "Nissan's Stock Gets Blindsided"). "Against an environment of high raw material and energy prices, no pricing power, and continuing weakness in mature markets, our industry faced many headwinds," CEO Carlos Ghosn said in a statement when Nissan announced its results on Feb. 2.
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- PVC control cable with VDE registration
- Insulation: special PVC
- Copper conductor: bare, stranded freindrähtige
- Core identification: black with white numerals, one core green-yellow as protective conductor
- Number of cores: 5
- Cross-section mm²: 1.5
- Temperature range flexing: -5 ° C ... 70 ° C
- Temperature range fixed installation: -40 ° C ... 80 ° C
- Coat: special PVC-based, flame-retardant (IEC 60332.1), silver gray (RAL 7001)
- Outer diameter mm: 8.8
FLEX control cables are suitable for use in mechanical engineering, plant construction, in the power plant and in the heating and air conditioning. The lines are suitable mainly for use in dry, damp or wet areas, especially under industrial conditions. Outdoors, the cable must be laid only with UV protection and considering the temperature range.
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FLEX control cables are largely resistant to oil and chemicals. They are robust and to bending. The grade PVC insulation and jacket materials allow optimal small outer diameter and therefore reduced space requirements. The core insulation meets the highest standards of electrical and mechanical nature. The high test voltage of 4000 V AC stands for highest insulation safety. The VDE Certified production control confirms the CE conformity of these 500 V lines to the EEC Low Voltage Directive.


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Ali Landry: I Liked The X Factor Before Mario Lopez Was a Host
Time may heal all wounds, but that doesn't mean Ali Landry isn't still scarred by the memory of her brief marriage to Mario Lopez.
The model and actress opened up to Ryan Seacrest in a recent radio interview and revealed that Lopez's new gig as a cohost on The X Factor turned her off from the show for good.
When asked if she watched this past season, the 39-year-old mom giggled.
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"No…I actually stopped watching," she responded. "I liked the show before he came on."
When Seacrest followed up his first question with, "Oh, I was going to ask you how you thought he did as a host," Landry continued to yuck it up.
"I wouldn't know," she laughed.
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Landry and Lopez, also 39, were wed for two weeks in April 2004 after six years of dating when Landry was clued in on the Extra host's many infidelities.
"A marriage is a very, very big deal, so it wasn't just like, 'Oh yeah, get married, get divorced,'" she told Access Hollywood in an interview last fall. "For me, my parents are still together. The sacrament of marriage for me is very, very important."
"So I never even knew anyone who did that to someone else – didn't even know that was possible, like [from] someone you trusted and loved. I was blindsided. The rug was pulled out from underneath me."
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Landry has since married director Alejandro Monteverde, and has two young children with him.
Lopez wed girlfriend of four years Courtney Mazza in a Mexican beach wedding last Dec. 1.
The full interview with Landry airs Wednesday, Jan. 9.
This article originally appeared on Usmagazine.com: Ali Landry: I Liked The X Factor Before Mario Lopez Was a Host


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Steamed White Fish In Ginger + Turmeric
This is a delicious recipe from my book Perfect Digestive Health. I love the simplicity of the dish and the extraordinary flavour that marries so well with any type of seafood, especially delicate proteins such as fish. You can choose to steam the fish in the classic French style en papilotte, that basically means "cooked in a bag". This method allows the food to hold in moisture and flavour as it steams inside it's little pouch and it's a clean and healthy way of cooking fish. You can also wrap the fish in banana leaf if you can get it which makes for a wonderful presentation. If you don't have a steamer, you can also braise the fish in a frypan, adding a little splash of coconut water and then adding a lid to enhance the steaming effect.
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The ingredients have been especially selected to help boost digestion and nourish the immune system. Curcumin is the active ingredient in Turmeric, responsible for the distinct yellow colouring and the impressive list of health properties. Curcumin is anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, detoxifying and amazing for digestive health. Turmeric has been linked to the prevention of cancer cell growth and management of inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, asthma, eczema and inflammatory bowel disease. It is a nutritional powerhouse, rich in manganese, zinc, B group vitamins and iron. Lemongrass is packed full of anti oxidants, which promote healthy tissues and a strong immune system. Coriander is a beautiful aromatic herb that really nurtures the body. Coriander can help to relieve nausea, support liver function and fight inflammation. Studies have shown that ginger has potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It helps to boost immune function and combat cellular damage. This gut friendly spice stimulates digestion, gut motility and bowel function, while helping to relieve bloating, cramping and nausea. A recent study also found ginger to be as effective as pharmaceutical agents in relieving PMS pain in women.
The omega-3s DHA and EPA are absolutely essential in your diet and must be obtained from the foods we eat. Fish is high in omega 3′s that help support the health of every cell in the body. Omega 3′s play a role in immune function by regulating inflammation and encouraging the body to fight infection. Other health benefits of omega 3 are helping to lower cholesterol levels, reduce high blood pressure and help improve symptoms of arthritis. Essential Fatty Acids are needed for proper growth in infants and children, particularly for neural development, responsible for the optimum function of the retina and brain. Fish is also low in saturated fat and it is a complete source of protein.
Serves 2
1 tablespoon grated fresh galangal or ginger – I used galangal
1 tablespoon turmeric, grated
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
generous pinch of ground black pepper
2 x 200 g pieces white fish fillets (wild snapper or any white fish of your choice)
1 lime
1 bunch coriander – leaves and stalk finally chopped
1/4 cup water r coconut water (if braising)
Combine ginger, turmeric, garlic, tamari, lime juice and olive oil into a bowl. For a smoother paste I love using my mortar which combines the ingredients perfectly.
Fold in the finely chopped coriander root.
Add the fish fillet and coat well.
Wrap the fish individually using baking paper, foil or banana leaf. Make sure it is really well sealed into a lovely neat little pocket.
Steam the fish for 10 minutes until cooked through and remove from the heat.
Serve immediately with your choice salad or vegetables. I love my warm broccoli salad with kale, lime and roasted tamari almonds.
Heat a pan over a medium heat and add the fish fillet.
Pour in 1/4 cup of water or coconut water then place on the lid.
Reduce the heat.
Braise for 8 minutes – occasionally coating the fish with the delicious juices.
Serve with your choice of salad or vegetables.
Use saffron in place of turmeric.
Monte au beurre 1 teaspoon butter or coconut cream right at the end for a richer more decadent sauce.
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April 2, 2013
The Honorable Henry A. Waxman, Ranking Member
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Dear Ranking Member Waxman,
The Patient, Consumer, and Public Health Coalition strongly supports H.R. 820, the Delivering Antimicrobial Transparency in Animals (DATA) Act. Thank you for introducing this legislation, which would enhance the reporting requirements for antimicrobial drugs used in food animals.
The growing risk of drug-resistant bacteria infections will only be solved by responsible use of currently available therapeutics. With approximately 80% of antibiotics sold in the United States being used in food animals, we need to better understand how antibiotic use in food animals is contributing to the increase in drug resistant microbes that affect both animals and humans.
The DATA Act would make it easier for public health officials to track how antibiotics administered to food animals contribute to the development of microbial resistance to specific drugs. It would also provide much needed information for drug manufacturers, food-animal producers, and medical providers to design adequate strategies for responsibly using antibiotics.
H.R. 820 would standardize reporting of how antibiotics are used in food animals and require this information to be distributed in a timely manner. The Act would foster interagency efforts at the Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Agriculture in tackling the growing problem of antibiotic resistance. The FDA's Draft Guidance 213 should help in reducing antibiotic use, and the DATA Act requires that the Final Guidance be published no later than six months after the enactment of the Act.
Reporting requirements in H.R. 820 would still permit poultry dealers, swine contractors, and feed lot operators to maintain healthy animals. At the same time, your bill would help to ensure that antibiotics continue to be life-saving therapeutics for humans, companion animals, and all other animals. We thank you for your leadership in addressing this growing public health problem.
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Edited by Jucheng Yang, ISBN 978-953-307-618-8, 278 pages, Publisher: InTech, Chapters published June 20, 2011 under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 license
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Biometrics uses methods for unique recognition of humans based upon one or more intrinsic physical or behavioral traits. In computer science, particularly, biometrics is used as a form of identity access management and access control. It is also used to identify individuals in groups that are under surveillance. The book consists of 13 chapters, each focusing on a certain aspect of the problem. The book chapters are divided into three sections: physical biometrics, behavioral biometrics and medical biometrics. The key objective of the book is to provide comprehensive reference and text on human authentication and people identity verification from both physiological, behavioural and other points of view. It aims to publish new insights into current innovations in computer systems and technology for biometrics development and its applications. The book was reviewed by the editor Dr. Jucheng Yang, and many of the guest editors, such as Dr. Girija Chetty, Dr. Norman Poh, Dr. Loris Nanni, Dr. Jianjiang Feng, Dr. Dongsun Park, Dr. Sook Yoon and so on, who also made a significant contribution to the book.
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- Piano Concerto No. 2 in G major, Op. 44: ii. Andante non troppo
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'I doubt if you will ever hear it more viscerally thrilling and sumptuously engineered than here.' GramophoneRecording of the Month
'Matsuev's Tchaikovsky No 1 is thrilling, the work's drama excitingly to the fore – a new 'personal benchmark', says Jeremy Nicholas. That's for you to decide, of course, but do hear it.' GramophoneIRR Outstanding
'The vivacious finale [No 2] is taken at a real lick, Matsuev and the orchestra spurring each other on in a whirlwind dance.' International Record Review**** Performance **** Recording
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'After listening to this masterful Tchaikovsky CD, add Matsuev's name to legendary list of Russians who embody this great music... Matsuev's technique is flawless and Gergiev accompanies beautifully...The recording is dynamic, is SACD encoded and portrays the piano realistically in the new Mariinsky Concert Hall. The hall's acoustics have received rave reviews and show beautifully here. Highly recommended.' Audiophilia
'Matsuev's Tchaikovsky is dazzling, there are no two ways about it. This is white-hot, in-the-moment playing: faster passages are knocked off with panache in spades, while his singing tone is glorious in more lyrical passages.' Classical Music
'An energetic reading, robust, demonstrative, flashy… Let us bow before the purely technical qualties of Matsuev, who swallows the deadliest features with speed and sometimes staggering accuracy.' Diapason
'I doubt if you will ever hear it more viscerally thrilling and sumptuously engineered than here… The finale [of Piano Concerto No 2] is a riot as it should be and, with scintillating energy, brings to a conclusion this must have release… Two five-star recordings, so to speak, on one disc.' Gramophone
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Matsuev's first release on the Mariinsky label, featuring Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No 3 and Paganini Variations, received widespread acclaim. His second Mariinsky release featured piano concertos by Shostakovich and Shchedrin, and was awarded Clef du Mois by ResMusica and ***** by Audiophile Audition.


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Though the Army uses commercial games as training tools, this marks the first time that the commercial world is using a military-designed game.
Computer game maker Ubisoft Entertainment Inc., headquartered in Paris, will have a license to develop console versions of America's Army, the popular first-person-shooter developed by the U.S. Army as a recruiting tool. Currently, the game is available only for the PC. Ubisoft, which makes several popular shooters such as Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon, will also be allowed to develop additional games based on America's Army, and to do it for platforms ranging from consoles to cell phones.
The PC version of America's Army has been and will remain a free download, but Ubisoft will sell the console version on a for-profit basis. Ubisoft will pay less than $2 million as an upfront advance on royalties, plus about 5 percent royalties per game, according to Army Col. E. Casey Wardynski. The game cost the Army $2.5 million to develop, and it is certain to more than recoup the development costs. The PC version has snagged 3.3 million registered users, and Wardynski estimates that there are three to five times as many consoles as PC gamers, so the potential royalties are substantial.
But it was the expense of producing console games, rather than a desire for royalties, that spurred the Army to turn to a commercial manufacturer. The PC version of America's Army is free because it's relatively inexpensive to maintain servers from which players can download the game. Yet a console version would have to be burned to CDs, physically shipped and then the Army would have to pay additional licensing fees to the console manufacturers. Wardynski's estimated the cost of developing a console version at $20 million.
While licensing a game developed with taxpayer dollars is new, the concept is not, said Wardynski. He pointed to similar arrangements with other Army recruiting programs, such as Army Motorsports.
For its part, Ubisoft gets the marketing benefits of highly visible and valuable brand names.
Ubisoft spokeswoman Cassie Vogel said the company would uphold the "ideals and values" of America's Army, such as game play that emphasizes teamwork.
Not that Ubisoft will have much choice. The Army retains the right to review content for such red flags as the excessive violence that characterizes commercial shoot-'em-ups. "It won't be the sort of game where you tear off someone's arm and beat them to death with it," noted Wardynski.


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At the behest of Rep. Anthony Weiner, the House of Representatives has allocated $5 million for a pilot technology that uses wireless sensors to evaluate the safety of bridges.
The allocation is a small add-on to a $1 billion House spending bill focused on bridge safety. Most of the money in the bill is focused on increasing inspections and renovations of the country's bridges.
The pilot technology seeks to help engineers determine which bridges are in need of the most urgent repairs. In effect, the sensors used for the technology are "virtual inspectors," as Weiner put it.
The technology works by using wireless fiber-optic sensors attached to various points along the bridge. These sensors – which report back to a centralized computer database – track changes in the way a bridge supports itself. This allows engineers to assess the severity of structural problems as a bridge develops small cracks and fissures over time, which all bridges do.
It was a series of small fissures, the severity of which were not diagnosed, that led to the I-35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis last August that killed 13 and injured approximately 100 people. Weiner has been pushing for this program since the collapse, during which he was a member of the House Transportation Committee.
The $5 million allocation provides money for five states to apply for $1 million each. Any of the approximately 140,000 in the country deemed "structurally deficient" by the Federal Department of Transportation are eligible to receive this technology.
In Brooklyn, these structurally deficient bridges include the Brooklyn Bridge, the Gerritsen Inlet Bridge, and the Mill Basin Bridge. Within New York City, 19 bridges fall into this category, including the Queensboro, Triborough, and Throgs Neck bridges.
The cost of installing these sensors on a large-span bridge like the Brooklyn Bridge is estimated to be between $250,000 and $500,000. Installing sensors on smaller bridges costs considerably less.
States receiving the grant would put the contract up for bid and be reimbursed 80 percent of the cost by the federal government.
Weiner went out of his way to assured New Yorkers that "our bridges are safe."
But, he added, "We have to be vigilant and proactive in keeping them that way. This low cost and effective technology will allow us to predict problems and have virtual inspectors on our bridges 24/7. It's simply a no-brainer."
Weiner spokesman John Collins acknowledged the $5 million program was a relative drop in the bucket in the $1 billion spending bill, but said, "To have this program at all is a big step forward. If this pilot program works, we'll go from there."
The spending bill enjoys wide bipartisan support and is expected to pass both houses of Congress by the end of the week.
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Nasa has outlined a three-step plan to launch a manned mission to Mars in the 2030s, with the space agency's chief Charles Bolden describing such a mission as necessary for "this species is to survive indefinitely".
Mr Bolden, a former test pilot who has flown four shuttle missions into space including the deployment of the Hubble telescope in 1990, was speaking at the 'Humans to Mars Summit' when he outlined the "stepping stones" that would take Nasa to the Red Planet.
"If this species is to survive indefinitely we need to become a multi-planet species, we need to go to Mars, and Mars is a stepping stone to other solar systems," the Times reported Mr Bolden as saying.
The first of these steps is to "lasso" an asteroid by 2015 and bring it into the Moon's orbit. This mission would not only bring scientists new samples from outer space but would provide a valuable testing ground for key technologies necessary for manned missions.
These include the deployment of Nasa's Solar Electric Propulsion System – an Ion thruster that use beams of electrically charged atoms or molecules to create a low, but precise, amount of thrust necessary for navigating a manned mission in deep space.
Other steps outlined by Nasa include developing the technologies that would allow for self-reliant spacecraft, including the use of 3D printers to manufacture parts for repairs and finding methods to grow vegetables in space to create sustainable food supplies.
However, as well the technical challenges Mr Bolden also highlighted the need for increased funding from the US government. Nasa's 2015 budget is currently requesting one per cent less than the 2014 request but $600 million more than the agency received in 2014. Mr Bolden said "with some increases in Nasa' budget, we're gonna be able to get to Mars in the 2030s".
The Nasa chief also revealed more missions about the agency's under-development Orion spacecraft, which is being designed to ferry astronauts into deep space.
"Orion is finishing preparation for a heat shield test in December, and in New Orleans we're beginning to manufacture flight hardware for the heavy lift rocket necessary for Mars missionsm," wrote Mr Bolden in an op-ed accompanying his speech.
"It is important to remember that NASA sent humans to the moon by setting a goal that seemed beyond reach. In that same spirit, the agency has made a human mission to Mars the centerpiece of its next big leap into the unknown."


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It's Work 'N Gear's Semi-Annual Cherokee Workwear sale. 20% off all regular price Cherokee Workwear items – OMG that is crazy!
With the sale going on I started thinking about Cherokee Workwear, and how it's a pretty kick A** healthcare brand. Did you guys know that it comes in more styles, colors and fabric choices than any other Scrub brand out there? This might be hard to believe, but seriously. On our site alone we offer over 50 styles in 22 different colors. We have everything you could possibly need from petite, to tall to unisex and warm up jackets.
Cherokee Workwear has been around since 1972 and they have come to be known for comfort and fashion. Its their ready-to-wear heritage that has molded the construction and design of medical uniforms and accessories across the board.
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The Buster cube is one of the best toys I have ever bought for my dog! Chase, a 1 year old German Shepherd, loves to play with this entertaining food dispenser. He makes my whole family, including my 7 month old son, giggle for hours as he chases the cube around trying to get the food. It's wonderful!
Our Lab loves to get his afternoon meal out of his food cube. Been using the same one for about 9 years. Still works great!
It is our Vizsla's favorite toy. He actually cries for us to fill it, so he can play. He has pushed it all over the house. Sometimes we have trouble finding the toy so we can fill it again--it is definitely our "go to toy" when we have to leave him alone in the house. We have filled it with his kibble and sometimes we add cheerios.
Derby, Chassis and Chilly LOVE their Buster Cubes! I reserve a bit of their kibble from their meals and place it in their cubes and off they go. They nudge and play until their cube is empty.
I hadn't bought the 5" Buster cube in a while, and was happy to find it was just as awesome as always. The giftee was a Ridgeback/Pitbull mix, about 90 lbs. Took him about 5 min to learn it. So far he's been unable to destroy it :)
My dog and my daughter's dog love the Buster Cube. It took both of them a little bit to figure out how to get the food but they had fun doing it. You could almost see the wheels turning!
My dog and I love the 5" Buster Food Cube. For my dog, he has a great time knocking the cube around and being rewarded by finding pieces of dry kibble/food coming out of it and gobbling the pieces up. I love it cause he uses up a lot of energy with this activity and I enjoy watching him have fun. Now when it's his meal time he looks forward to getting the food cube to play with. It's great for a dog that requires lots of activity.
great my dog loves it, she doesnt finish her food in two mins gives her something to do! a little noisy but doesnt get stuck under anything so far
The product seems like a great idea, but our dog is terrified of it and won't even go near it. Probably is a good product but I'll never know because my dog won't use it.
This is absolutely wonderful for my 4 month old puppy, Spirit. I put 1 cup of kibble in it, and it takes her about 10 minutes to get it all out. She LOVES this cube. I've already recommended it to a friend, who has also ordered one for her puppy.
Really like the Buster Cube. Finally a toy my Weim can not easily destroy. The treat dispenser is an added bonus. Getting the treat access to open and close for refilling requires looking at the notch patterns closely because it will only twist down in one pattern. Not a problem just have to pay attention. Corners are rounded make it difficult for doggie to find a weak spot to damage. Would have preferred the option to pick the color. Received the yellow. Would have liked the red or blue.
My dogs love the Buster cube. Makes them work for their dinner.
I have 2 beagle/Jack Russell dogs who are extremely energetic and who always wolf their food. We've had the cubes for about a month now, and they are wonderful. The dogs have the best time rolling them all over to get their kibbles out. The cubes are a great combination of toy, puzzle, and food bowl. And the best part is that they are indestructible - the very first thing they have not been able to destroy. We are all very happy with the Buster Cubes and highly recommend them.
I have always like the buster cubes to keep my pets busy. I have had many dogs over the years and many at one time that work like a pack.
Had this cube stayed in tact-it would have been a great toy. My pup is very destructive so finding things that hold up to his chewing is a challenge. The cylinder insert that allows you to adjust the level of difficulty was hard to screw in and my pup somehow managed to get it out and chewed it to smithereens so now the toy is in the garbage! Better luck next time I guess!!!
I have used the cube in the past for young Lab pups to entertain and challenge them in the past. I lent my red cube to a friend and then moved and did not get it back. I ordered a new one (blue) and haven't gotten the same good results. I think the red one is more challenging than the blue but I may have a smarter Lab this time around. Overall, it is a way for pups to entertain themselves depending on how smart they are.
This is a fun challenge for my 10 month old weimaraner. She's very toy motivated, and I think enjoys it more for the challenge and less for the treats that come out. In the beginning, I had to watch her closely with it because she tends to scoot it into corners and then gets frustrated that she can't get it away from the wall. Overall, she is definitely enjoying it, and it's a fun game to play. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a new, challenging food toy. Also if your dog isn't very toy motivated, they might not be that interested in the cube.
All kidding aside, i think this is a great toy in theory, except for a few problems:
I was looking for a higher capacity toy for my dog to eat his food from. He loves to eat his food from his KONG, but I am constantly having to refill it. He doesn't seem to be very interested in this one. It won't fit in his mouth, so he can't pick it up and drop it like his KONG. And the square shape makes it hard for him to even knock it around with his paws. It's hard for the food to come out. I'll probably toss this in the trash.
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On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 5:37 AM, Kerr Rainey <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: > 2009/3/9 Noah Slater <firstname.lastname@example.com>: >> My company produce price feeds using decimals, and we need those decimals to be >> decimals. For that reason, and after much messing about and research, I decided >> that we should use strings for all non-int numerical values. I would be >> supportive of a canonicalisation format that followed this rationale. > > I've had good results using a scheme where decimals are made up of > pairs of ints, the first representing a coefficient and the second a > power of 10. Basically calculator e notation, but with an integer > instead of a float, adjusted accordingly. > I like this idea - I wonder if we can get serialize it to a valid JSON string - I think 235e-2 works ... checking.... yes it does! I've started working on a butchering of json2.js that gives a canonical form for a given JavaScript object. I'm doing test-driven development, and so far I've got it passing just a few of the basics. (And the float handling is not as good as Kerr's). You can run the tests here - ignore the messiness of my copy of Futon, those spinners will never stop. http://jchrisa.net:5984/_utils/couch_tests.html?/canon/_design/canon/tests.js The source code is at http://github.com/jchris/canonical-json I bet we can get this thing working this week! Chris -- Chris Anderson http://jchris.mfdz.com | |
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This leads to a vicious cycle in which impaired perfusion is responsible for cellular injury that causes maldistribution of blood flow, further compromising cellular perfusion; the latter ultimately causes multiple organ failure (MOF) and, if the process is not interrupted, leads to death. The clinical manifestations of shock are also the result, in part, of autonomic neuroendocrine responses to hypoperfusion as well as the breakdown in organ function induced by severe cellular dysfunction (Fig. 270-1). ++Figure 270-1Graphic Jump Location+View Full Size|Favorite Figure|Download Slide (.ppt)Shock-induced vicious cycle. ++ When very severe and/or persistent, inadequate oxygen delivery leads to irreversible cell injury; only rapid restoration of oxygen delivery can reverse the progression of the shock state. The fundamental approach to management, therefore, is to recognize overt and impending shock in a timely fashion and to intervene emergently to restore perfusion. This often requires the expansion or reexpansion of intravascular blood volume. Control of any inciting pathologic process (e.g., continued hemorrhage, impairment of cardiac function, or infection), must occur simultaneously. ++ Clinical shock is usually accompanied by hypotension (i.e., a mean arterial pressure (MAP) <60 mmHg in previously normotensive persons). Multiple classification schemes have been developed in an attempt to synthesize the seemingly dissimilar processes leading to shock. Strict adherence to a classification scheme may be difficult from a clinical standpoint because of the frequent combination of two or more causes of shock in any individual patient, but the classification shown in Table 270-1 provides a useful reference point from which to discuss and further delineate the underlying processes. ++Table Graphic Jump LocationTable 270–1. Classification of ShockView Large|Favorite Table|Download (.pdf)Table 270–1. 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MUSC Student Government Association
Meeting Minutes- 21 February 2007
I. President
Speakers: Dr. Darlene Shaw, Executive Director of Student Health & Wellness, CAPS; Julie Reese, Nurse Administrator for Student Health; Bobby Shaw, Director of Wellness Center
Dr. Darlene Shaw, Julie Reese, and Bobby Shaw, attended the SGA meeting with the purposes of:
- Discussing recent changes in the student health insurance. This past fall, all new incoming students were automatically billed for Pierce & Pierce Health Insurance. They had an opportunity to opt out of this insurance if they could provide proof that they were under another insurance. Students were given ample time to go online and opt out. This fall, this will happen to all students- not just incoming students. This method ensures that all students have health insurance. It also helps students be in compliance with the University policy (which is that every student has to have health insurance).
- Introducing the new Student Wellness Center director, Mr. Bobby Shaw.
- Discussing how to promote and assess health and wellness among students. Two surveys were presented to SGA Representatives – one short, one long – that had questions pertaining to student health (mental health, anxiety, and sexual health), wellness and behavior.
A. Approval of January 24th and February 7th minutes - approved
B. Student Welfare
Old Business
1. Returning Student Parking:
Mike Drake (SGA President): This year the SGA has voted to distribute parking by a "longevity with approved MNA/NetID switching" priority system. This system will divide students into three distribution weekends based on the number of semesters they have completed in their respective program. In addition to this longevity, the SGA has voted to allow MNA/NetID switching for students who have academic responsibilities on campus anytime before 6:30am or after 10:30pm with approval from your Associate Dean or designee. If you are eligible to switch your MNA/NetID you will be allowed to move ahead only one distribution weekend. I will be submitting a list of all students and the weekend of their parking eligibility to the Associate Dean's and designee's tomorrow. You all will receive an email early next week to notify you of your designated weekend.
The Registration will take place from 5pm Friday evening to 7pm Sunday evening on the following weekends: March 23– 25, March 30– April 1; and April 13 – 15.
New Business
1. SCSSA Update
a) Textbook Campaign
Mike Drake (SGA President): I have some updates with regard to SCSSA and the textbook campaign. The purpose of the textbook campaign, as you remember, is to force publishing companies to explain why they're updating textbooks and to reveal what has been updated. SCSSA is pursuing software that allows students who want to exchange used textbooks to be linked together. USC Columbia has already started using it. SCSSA wants to come down and talk to us. Do you think this is something we want to pursue? Also, USC's student government has purchased textbooks that they place on reserve at the library to be signed out for 2 hours. I thought we could discuss whether this would be something we want to pursue at MUSC.
Ken Byrd (COM Rep): As far purchasing textbooks and placing them on reserve in the library, individual colleges should be responsible for that. There's not much overlap in the books used by different colleges.
Jason Delinsky (CHP Rep.): The University would be wasting money as well if publishing companies don't stop what they're doing with publishing new editions every year.
Mackenzie Turner (COP Rep.): We do use textbooks early in school, but later on, we usually use reference books and references that are online (like Goodman and Gilman). There's no need to buy books.
Lynn DiVencchi (CON Rep.): We don't use the same books year after year.
Peko Tsuji (ISA Rep.): CGS does the same thing: you buy book once and don't use them again. I don't think MUSC is the target audience for SCSSA's textbook campaign. But, I do agree with their idea of disclosing price to professors.
Mark Kaldas (COP Rep.): If we have a textbook that will be used, we already have an exchange system. We send emails. Brantley Busbee (COM Rep.): If we had our own legitimate place to go exchange books online, I'd like that. That would reduce the number of emails we get.
2. MUSC Safety Walk
Mike Drake (SGA President): Lee Lineberry (CGS Rep.) said that she would like to help organize the safety walk and has already received interest from other students. We will be holding the first meeting this week. If anyone is interested in helping us, contact Lee.
3. MUSC Student President Meeting
Mike Drake (SGA President): I have contacted individual College Presidents as well as ISA and MSAB about our dinner meeting. We're setting the date of our meeting for next week. I asked exec for approval in having SGA pay for the dinner.
4. Delta Sigma Delta "80's Prom"
Mike Drake (SGA President): At our last meeting, a representative from CDM's Delta Sigma Delta [Judson Suber] came to us to request SGA funding for their 80's Prom. Exec met with Judson after the meeting, but after much thought, we felt most comfortable not funding the 80's prom. This was primarily because the party had not been approved by the CDM's Dean or Associate Dean.
5. MUSC SGA Elections & Debate
a) Applications due March 2nd, 5:00 pm in SPO
b) Debate on March 28th, noon – 1pm in BSB auditorium
c) Elections March 29th and 30th
d) Duties begin May 1st
C. (2) Reps willing to help clean-up after meeting
II. Program Vice President
Old Business
A. Concert @ St. Luke's
1. Program Evaluation.
B. Fat Tuesday in the Horseshoe
1. Program Evaluation.
New Business
A. Trivia Happy Hour @ Club Trio; February 23; 6-9pm
Brie Dunn (Programs VP): We'll have trivia during 1st half with prizes and live music during 2nd half. Each student will receive 2 tickets for either 2 beers or 1 liquor drink; there will also be other drink specials.
B. Paintball @ Paintball Charleston; Saturday, February 24 @ 10:30am
Brie Dunn (Programs VP): This is an all day event. We'll be having a tournament against colleges. Price is only $5 (2 tickets per student ID) and includes paintball field access, referees, equipment rental, and 250 paintball rounds (additional rounds may be purchased on site). Sign up in student programs.
C. Winetasting at the SC Aquarium; Friday, March 2; 7:00-10:00pm
Brie Dunn (Programs VP): Tickets were $10 and went on sale Feb 19th at 9 am. They sold out quickly. 700 tickets were sold by 3:30. We will be doing wine sales at the event. Tell your classmates to bring cash or checks if they'd like to purchase anything.
E. Ft. Sumter Tour; Sunday, March 4; 2:00-5:00pm
Brie Dunn (Programs VP): Visit one of the most historical national monuments in America, the island fort where the Civil War began. Beginning with a relaxing boat ride, learn about the history of Fort Sumter and the War Between the States. Tickets are
$6 per student. The tour is approximately 2 hr 15 min.
F. ALHAMBRA (It's a Shore Thing!), April 14th, 12- 5pm, @ Windjammer
Brie Dunn (Programs VP): Tickets go on sale March 19th. We will have shuttle buses, every 15 minutes taking students from MUSC to the Windjammer. So, we hope that the distance won't be an issue. There will also be parking there.
G. MUSC Live at the Knights of Columbus; Friday, April 20; 7:00-10:00pm
Brie Dunn (Programs VP): Encourage your classmates to sign-up!! We would like to have more participants from all the colleges to help increase attendance and make this event a more intercollegiate one. If you have any suggestions on how to increase involvement, let me know.
III. Academic Vice President
Old Business
A. Library Update
Richard Webb (Academic VP): The heating/air conditioning has been fixed. Also, during the medical school test week there were three incidences of "vandalism", ie. students wrote on the glass windows in the 24/7 room. We need to remind students again of library policies and respect for property. Staff has talked to first year COM class, reminded them of professionalism.
New Business
A. MUSC SGA Representatives per college
Richard Webb (Academic VP): Last year, SGA came up with an algorithm for how to calculate the number of SGA representatives per college based on the student population of individual colleges. I've contacted the office of enrollment to get the most up to date numbers of current students. The algorithm involves the following steps:
1. Total student enrollment per college is divided by 50
2. The college with the lowest quotient is adjusted to 3.5, thus creating a constant that is applied to all remaining quotients from the respective colleges. This step adjusts to keep the senate at the lowest possible functioning number (45 college reps).
3. The final figures are rounded to the nearest whole number, i.e. the revised number of representatives per college.
The numbers involved in this year's application of the algorithm to determine the number of college reps for next year is below:
College | Current | Enrollment | /50 | Constant | Revised | Changes |
Dental | 4 | 224 | 4.48 | 3.78 | 4 | None |
Graduate Studies | 5 | 210 | 4.2 | 3.50 | 4 | -1 |
Health Professions | 14 | 781 | 15.62 | 14.92 | 15 | +1 |
Medicine | 10 | 609 | 12.18 | 11.48 | 11 | +1 |
Nursing | 7 | 339 | 6.78 | 6.08 | 6 | -1 |
Pharmacy | 5 | 319 | 6.38 | 5.68 | 6 | +1 |
IV. Treasurer
Liz Sheridan, Director, MUSC Gives Back : SNMA and COM 2009 are co-sponsoring the American Red Cross Blood and Bone Marrow Drive on Thursday, Feb. 22 from 12 Noon-5 PM in the Harper Student Center Auditorium. You will be able to donate blood, test for the Bone Marrow Registry, or do both. There is a critical need for all blood types and a need to increase minority commitments for the National Bone Marrow Registry. The American Red Cross has set our goal at 85 donors. Fifty-six appointments have already been made, but there are still times available to fit your schedule.
Old Business
A. Financial Reports
1. Intramural volleyball
2. St. Luke's Concert
New Business
A. Update on Service
V. Secretary
A. Revision of stuinfo/student communications
VI. Student Programs
A. MUSC Annual Student, Staff & Faculty Art/Photo Exhibit.
1. Art Work Submissions, March 5th – 23rd
2. Art Work Display, April 2nd – May 4th
VII. College and Organizational Reports
Dental: Free Dental Screenings at MUSC College of Dental Medicine. When: 5pm-7pm Monday thru Thursday until March 1st 2007. Where: 1st Floor Dental Clinic BSB, near room BSB100. If you have a qualifying cavity then you will be eligible to serve as a board patient for a senior dental student. Any cavities filled for the board are done completely free of charge. Even if your cavities do not qualify, you still receive the free exam and will know where your problem areas are. There is absolutely no charge for the screening or radiographs; it should only take about 20 minutes.
Graduate Studies: Have invited a speaker, who does PhD comics, to come talk on April 6th. More info to come as the date approaches.
Health Professionals: Our annual ALS H.O.P.E race will be June 2nd in Isle of Palms. Registration begins in March. The race is a 5 k run on the beach. Check out: www.alshoperace.com
International Student Association: 1) There's Ping-pong every Wednesday at 5:30 in the old Mustard Seed (in Harper Student Center). Anyone is welcomed. 2) The International Scientific Presenters will be meeting on Thursday from noon – 1 pm. 3) Anand resigned as president of ISA. I (Peko Tsuji) am the new president of ISA.
Medicine: Thanks to everyone who came out this year to charity ball!
Multi-Cultural Student Advisory Board: 1) Tomorrow, February 22nd, from 12- 1 pm, we will be hosting a Black History Month Program in BSB 100. Lunch will be provided. 2) On February 24th we will be having an SAT workshop for high school students in the Storm Eye Center 3) SNMA and COM 2009 are sponsoring a blood and bone marrow registry drive tomorrow in the HSC. Nursing: We have a new Representative- Claire Vernon
Pharmacy: We have a new Representative: Ryan St. John
*University Wide Committees
Women's History Month
- Wine & Cheese Reception – Thursday, March 1st, 5-7pm è HSC library
- Art Exhibit- March 1st -30th
- Panel Presentation – Thursday, March 22nd at noon (BSB 100)