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Kindergartners' Skills at School Entry Report and Sesame Street Framework for School Readiness
By Sesame Workshop
Preparing children for school has always been a part of what we do at Sesame Workshop. To continue to do this and understand the needs of today's children, our research team commissioned an analysis of the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study to ascertain the status of preschoolers school readiness and their abilities as they enter kindergarten. The findings are being released today in the Kindergartners' Skills at School Entry report. The report shows wide differences in school readiness persist with 44% of children entering school with one or more risk factors that impact their success in school. The analysis examined four risk factors that have been associated with children's development and school achievement: single parent households, mothers with less than a high school education, households with incomes below the federal poverty line and non-English speaking households. High-risk children (those with all four risk factors) were found to be nearly a year behind their peers with no risk factors in their reading and math abilities.
In light of these findings, we are sharing our Sesame Street Educational Framework for School Readiness. The Framework is a guide that outlines the developmental progressions of preschoolers within the 20 core school readiness skills. Up until now, it has been an internal guide used to complement the whole child curriculum that is the basis of all Sesame Street content that helps children grow smarter, stronger and kinder. We are releasing this document in the hopes that fellow content developers will use it to better understand the developmental needs of preschoolers and create educational content that will help close the school readiness gap.
Find the Kindergartners' Skills at School Entry report here and check out the Sesame Street Educational Framework for School Readiness.

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Wouldn't the fact that CVS's decision on whether or not it can sell alcohol give some indication of its "participation in the community?" And, isn't this the same Ocean Beach MainStreet Association that is always complaining about the drunks harassing the shoppers and urinating in the storefronts?
The pledge CVS makes fallson a deaf ear. We already have two CVS stores within a 3-mile radius. How much more alcohol do they need to sell? Refreshing that a corporation wants to be a member of our community? Isn't that the very thing we've been fighting to keep out of our community?
The best tenant we're going to get. Really? What would they have offered that was so amazing?, according to [tax attorney] Ronson Shamoun.
Develop a process to allow local vendors to sell their wares? Be serious. We have the farmers market, the street fair … but that's a whole other topic. Mr. Shamoun, who owns the OB Quick Stop and Newport Quick Stop, might be distracted by [CVS's] amazing offers. [But] won't they be competing directly with your ability to sell alcohol?
I think we should demand a supermarket. That is what we want. The fact that [CVS] will "evaluate the feasibility" of selling a limited amount of fruits and vegetables is another clue as to its sense of community.
As far as the police go, they will have a hard enough job without having to deal with more drunks and hassles from CVS selling alcohol, its primary focus. Not to mention CVS charges more for everything. Go to Rite Aid and CVS and compare.
One other thing, three CVS stores to one Rite Aid is not competitive. It's monopolizing. Why the push for this so-called "community benefits package" that [Gretchen Kinney] Newsom, president of the Ocean Beach Town Council, brought before the Ocean Beach Town Council? Was this offered to Rite Aid? It's no wonder why they would be less-than-enthusiastic to participate in this civic charade.
Let's not overlook the real problem there — the landlord who raised the rent so they could force out Apple Tree Market. That is the real scourge. They deserve everything they don't get from that store sitting vacant. Until a grocery store moves back in, I hope that lot dies a slow and agonizing death. If the Town Council and OB MainStreet Association have any sense of community, they will lobby for a supermarket at the site [4949 Santa Monica Ave.] because CVS is not the best tenant we're going to get.


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Gurney, E. The Power of Sound. 1880.
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CM Storm Stryker Case Review
Cooler Master is still one of my favorite case companies and the go to team for a solidly built case. I still love my old HAF 932 BE and I have gotten my hands on some pretty nice cases for review from CM as well. Today, however, we will be experiencing some déjà vu; some of you may remember a specific Cooler Master case, the CM Storm Trooper. I reviewed it back in October of 2011, so almost a year ago. On this lovely day we'll be taking an up-close and personal look at its milky sibling. Many of you, as well as myself, had expected a "Trooper" to be a white case with black accents to play off our favorite enemy troops; though the amazing black beauty of a case didn't disappoint. After a little work, the CM team decided to come out with a white version after all: the CM Storm Stryker.
At CES last year, I met with some members of the CM team where we discussed the Trooper, as well as the Stryker. At the time, the concepts were still being debated as exactly what the company would do – whether it would be an exact replica in white or if there would be a bit of style change done with the case. The big question on the table then was glossy or matte finish. I opted for the matte of course, but with it here today, it seems the glossy fans outnumbered me. CM had some difficulties at the time with color matching the different white painted parts, but it seems CM got it right. Let's take a look at this Stryker case and see what differences there actually are between it and its slightly aged sibling, the Trooper. For those of you who need a refresher on the Trooper, here's a link.
Closer Look:
In essence, the box is the same as before, with a few modifications: an image of the case on the lettering below "CM STORM STRYKER", as well as a "High Speed USB 3.0 and 2.5" SSD support" sticker that takes up the upper-right portion of the box, while a massive tank takes on the near-watermarked background. Turning it around to the back side, there are eight different languages bragging about some of the features. The uber white fans really stand out to me and I'm looking forward to getting a real look at them. Both the frame and blades are white, making them really pop out against some of the black in the case. It still has the sturdy handle on top and just about all the features from the Trooper…it's just white.
I'm happy to have a box with handles again – a lot of cases these days seem to be shipped in boxes without handles. This being a heavier case, I appreciate a method for getting it in the house without unpacking it first. The sides of the box, beyond the handle holds, go on to list specifications and provide another look at the case. It also has the marking for exactly what case you ordered: mine says it's the "without window side panel" model (the other options are all PSU options).
Cutting open the box, I'm a bit closer to seeing the whiteness of the beast. I slice it open with a knife and find a nice little plastic-wrapped case with foam end caps. The weight of the case itself is a bit heavier than I recalled, but pulling it out of the box was a little easier with the handle on top. I only wish I were a bit taller to clear the box. However, I was surprised to find that I did indeed get the windowed version of the case and not as the box was marked. Bonus!
Enough with the packing already – I'm sure most of you are ready to see the case now. So let's get to it!


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Chemicals in your brain affect the way you
feel. When you have
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or
depression, you may not have enough of a chemical
called serotonin. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) raise the
level of serotonin in your brain.
SSRIs often are used to treat all the
symptoms of PTSD, as well as other conditions like depression or
anxiety. These medicines also treat the sleep problems
you may have with PTSD.
Studies have shown that SSRIs improve symptoms of non-combat–related PTSD when compared with a placebo. Some studies are mixed about whether SSRIs work as well for veterans with combat-related PTSD.1
SSRIs can help more types of
symptoms than other medicines can.
All medicines have side effects. But many people don't feel the side effects, or they are able to deal with them. Ask your pharmacist about the side effects of each medicine you take. Side effects are also listed in the information that comes with your medicine.
Here are some important things to think about:
Call 911 or other emergency services right away if you have:
Call your doctor if you have:
Common side effects of this medicine include:
The U.S. Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an advisory on antidepressant medicines and the risk of suicide. Talk with your doctor about these possible side effects and the warning signs of suicide.
The FDA has issued a warning about taking triptans, used for headaches, with SSRIs
(selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) or SNRIs (selective
serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors). Taking these medicines together
can cause a very rare but serious condition called serotonin syndrome.
See Drug Reference for a full list of side effects. (Drug
Reference is not available in all systems.)
Never suddenly stop taking antidepressants. The use of any
antidepressant should be tapered off slowly and only under the supervision of a
doctor. Abruptly stopping antidepressant medicine can cause negative side
effects or a relapse of symptoms.
SSRIs can be safer than tricyclic or tetracyclic
antidepressants, because they do not cause death if taken in large quantities
(overdose). SSRIs usually are well tolerated and effective. SSRIs also may be
safer for older adults, because the side effects are more tolerable.
People with liver
disease usually require lower doses of SSRIs.
Studies have found
that daily use of SSRIs may increase the risk of bone fracture in adults over age
50. Talk with your doctor about this risk before taking an SSRI.
SSRIs make
bleeding more likely in the upper gastrointestinal tract (stomach and
esophagus). Taking SSRIs with NSAIDs (such as Advil or Aleve) makes bleeding
even more likely. Taking medicines that control acid in the stomach may
SSRIs are also used to
treat depression. SSRIs alone are not commonly used if you have episodes of
mania, such as in
bipolar disorder.
Sexual dysfunction can be a
significant problem for some people while taking an SSRI. A medicine such as
sildenafil (Viagra) may help both men
and women who have sexual problems caused by SSRIs.3, 4
Medicine is one of the many tools your doctor has to treat a health problem. Taking medicine as your doctor suggests will improve your health and may prevent future problems. If you don't take your medicines properly, you may be putting your health (and perhaps your life) at risk.
There are many reasons why people have trouble taking their medicine. But in most cases, there is something you can do. For suggestions on how to work around common problems, see the topic Taking Medicines as Prescribed.
Women who take an SSRI during pregnancy have a slightly higher chance of having a baby with birth defects. If you are pregnant, you and your doctor must weigh the risks of taking an SSRI against the risks of not treating your PTSD.
Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It's also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take.
Complete the new medication information form (PDF)(What is a PDF document?) to help you understand this medication.
CitationsBenedek DM, et al. (2009). Guideline Watch: Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients With Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. American Psychiatric Association. Available online: http://focus.psychiatryonline.org/article.aspx?articleid=52871.Abajo FJ, Garcia-Rodriguez LA (2008). Risk of upper
gastrointestinal tract bleeding associated with selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors and venlafaxine therapy. Archives of General Psychiatry, 65(7): 795–803.Lam RW, et al. (2009). Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) clinical guidelines for the management of major depressive disorder in adults: III. Pharmacotherapy.
Journal of Affective Disorders, 117(Suppl 1): S26–S43.Nurnberg GH, et al. (2008). Sildenafil treatment of
women with antidepressant-associated sexual dysfunction: A randomized
controlled trial. JAMA, 300(4): 395–404.
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January 9, 2013
Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Jessica Hamblen, PhD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife, Sandi, pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal corruption and tax evasion charges.
But in the storied and sordid history of Illinois political corruption, they're also guilty of a lack of originality.
Jackson is not the state's first congressman to face corruption charges. The Jacksons are not the first husband-and-wife political team to be indicted together. In fact, they were preceded in that honor by the ex-congressman and his ex-spouse who held the 2nd Congressional District seat before Jackson did.
As for the $750,000 in campaign money Jackson misspent on mink coats, a Rolex and Michael Jackson's fedora? That's pocket change to former Dixon comptroller Rita Crundwell, who was sentenced the day before Jackson's indictment Feb. 15 to more than 19 years in prison for pilfering more than $53 million from city coffers to pay for a life of luxury that included, among many other things, a prized herd of 400 quarter horses.
A 2012 University of Illinois at Chicago study found that more than 1,800 public officials in Illinois have been convicted on federal corruption charges since 1976, or an average of 51 a year – or put another way, an average of about one a week. Jackson now joins a long list of Illinois politicians – federal, state and local – who have done for Illinois' reputation what the Boston Massacre did for British-colonial relations.
While Jackson's crimes are far from spectacular to a jaded state electorate, his office, family name and connections to others who preceded him to the courtroom give him a spot on the more distinguished part of Illinois government's long list of ne'er-do-wells.
U.S. Rep. Mel Reynolds
[Federal Inmate Number 07476-424]
Who was he? Reynolds, a Democrat, represented the 2nd Congressional District from 1993 until his 1995 resignation less than a year into his second term.
What did he do? Reynolds was convicted in Cook County Court on 12 counts of sexual misconduct and obstructing justice, including statutory rape of a 16-year-old campaign worker. While he was in state prison, he was convicted in federal court on 15 counts of financial and campaign fraud.
His former wife and campaign treasurer, Marisol, also faced federal fraud charges. She received three years' probation after agreeing to help federal prosecutors, alleging that she participated in the crimes out of fear because Reynolds routinely abused her.
What happened to him? Outgoing President Bill Clinton commuted Reynolds' sentence in early 2001 to time served.
Fun fact: Jackson won the seat in the 1995 special election called to replace Reynolds. Reynolds wants his old job back, and is running in the special election this Tuesday to replace Jackson.
U.S. Rep. Dan Rostenkowski
[Federal Inmate Number 25338-016]
Who was he? Rostenkowski represented the Chicago area as a Democrat for 36 years, ending up representing the 5th Congressional District as the chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee.
What did he do? A federal court in 1994 indicted Rostenkowski for his role in the congressional post office scandal. He faced 17 counts of fraud and obstructing justice, involving ghost pay rolling, misusing his office expense accounts, and trading stamp vouchers for at least $50,000 in cash.
What happened to him? Rostenkowski lost his re-election bid and pleaded guilty in 1996 to reduced charges of two counts of mail fraud. He served 15 months of his 17-month sentence. Clinton pardoned him in December 2000. Rostenkowski died of lung cancer in 2010.
Fun fact: Voters in the 5th District replaced the fallen Rostenkowski in 1994 with Michael Patrick Flanagan, who became the first Republican since 1967 to represent Chicago in Congress. He lasted one term until voters replaced him in 1996 with the up-and-coming son-in-law of alderman Dick Mell named Rod Blagojevich.
Gov. Rod Blagojevich
[Federal Inmate Number 40892-424]
Who was he? Blagojevich, a Democrat, was elected governor in 2002 on a pledge to clean up state government on the heels of scandal-plagued Republican Gov. George Ryan.
What did he do? Within a month of Barack Obama's presidential victory in 2008, Blagojevich was arrested on charges that he tried to sell his power to appoint Obama's soon-to-be-vacant U.S. Senate seat to the highest bidder.
Although his arrest came halfway through his second term, investigators began examining goings-on in the Blagojevich administration within a year of him taking office.
What happened to him? Although Blagojevich was the seventh governor in state history to be indicted, his 2009 impeachment and removal from office was a first.
The jury in Blagojevich's first trial in 2010 found him guilty of only one charge and was deadlocked on the remaining 23 – one holdout juror considered Blagojevich's crimes no more than routine Illinois political business. Blagojevich in his 2011 trial was found guilty of 17 additional corruption counts.
Blagojevich began serving his 14-year sentence at a minimum-security prison in Littleton, Colo., in March 2012.
Fun fact: Jackson's name came up during the Blagojevich investigation as one of the people interested in filling the vacant Senate seat.
Gov. George Ryan
[Federal Inmate Number 16627-424]
Who was he? Ryan, a Republican, served as governor for one term between 1999 and 2003. He worked his way up from the Kankakee County Board to the Illinois House to lieutenant governor to secretary of state before that.
What did he do? A horrific car accident that killed six children in 1994 revealed that the truck driver responsible may have paid a bribe to get his driver's license. Investigation later found that bribes paid to get licenses while Ryan was secretary of state were being funneled into Ryan's gubernatorial campaign. The investigation, Operation Safe Road, eventually led to more than 75 convictions, including Ryan's.
What happened to him? Ryan was charged in December 2003 on a 22-count indictment including racketeering, mail fraud and tax fraud. A jury convicted him in April 2006 on 20 counts. Ryan started his 6 1/2-year prison sentence in 2007 at a minimum-security facility and was released earlier this month.
Fun fact: Weeks before his own arrest, Blagojevich was among several Illinois politicians who said that outgoing President George W. Bush should pardon Ryan.
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Who was she? Crundwell, a lifelong resident of Dixon, served for 29 years as the comptroller and treasurer of the town, population 15,733.
What did she do? Federal agents arrested Crundwell in April 2012, alleging that she embezzled at least $30 million from the city's coffers. Further investigation found that she stole more than $53.7 million. Her life of luxury included a herd of 400 prized quarter horses, an 88-acre ranch, a Florida vacation home, and millions in expensive clothes, jewelry and other possessions, despite having a yearly salary of $80,000.
What happened to her? She pleaded guilty last November and a federal judge on Feb. 14 sentenced her to almost 19½ years in prison.
Fun fact: Dixon's crime could be the largest municipal fraud case in U.S. history, according to federal prosecutors.
No list of corrupt Illinois politicians would be complete without one of the more bizarre cases in state history, even though he died before he was caught. Secretary of State Paul Powell didn't collect horses like Crundwell or celebrity memorabilia and elk heads like Jackson, but his odd stash found after his death is one for the record books.
Paul Powell
Who was he? Powell served as Illinois secretary of state from 1965 until his death in 1970.
What did he do? During Powell's tenure, his policy was that all payments made to the secretary of state's office were made to Powell personally. He was investigated for corruption one year into his term, but exonerated.
Two days after he died, the executors of his will visited the Springfield hotel where he stayed, and found more than $800,000 in cash hidden in boxes in the closet. His annual salary as secretary of state was about $30,000.
Fun fact: Also included in Powell's stash were 49 cases of whiskey, 14 transistor radios, and two cases of creamed corn.
And Powell, like Jackson, was guilty of a lack of originality when it came to taxpayer money in boxes.
Illinois' first governor to be indicted was Democrat Joel Aldrich Matteson, who in 1859 was indicted for trying to cash more than $200,000 of stolen government scrip that he said he "found" in a shoebox.
Following Matteson in gubernatorial indictments were Republicans William Stratton, Lennington Small and George Ryan, and Democrats Otto Kerner, Dan Walker and Rod Blagojevich. Stratton and Small were acquitted – at least four of Small's jurors ended up with state jobs – and Walker was convicted for crimes committed after he left office.


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Quote:11. TRADE SPACE FOR TIME: THE NONENGAGEMENT STRATEGYRetreat in the face of a strong enemy is a sign not of weakness but of strength. By resisting the temptation to respond to an aggressor, you buy yourself valuable time - time to recover, to think, to gain perspective. Sometimes you can accomplish most by doing nothing.
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Here's a secret to motivate your kids to read.
It's really easy.
Be a reader.
You know that old adage, "Practice what you preach"? It's a good rule, don't you think? So, if we want our kids to read, we need to read, too.
The Reading Is Fundamental website agrees saying, "As much as they may deny it, most children want to be like their parents. Their lifelong habits start to form at the earliest ages, often by mimicking older members of the family. If they see you reading daily—both for function and for pleasure—they will more likely become avid readers themselves."
Okay, so are you ready to be a good role model reader?
(I'm going to pretend you're nodding your head in agreement.)
Yippee! You'll make your kids so proud. Now all you need is a good book.
I get book suggestions from friends on Goodreads , Amazon's best seller list , and Bookmarks magazine how about you? Here are some of my favorite books right now . . .
Imagine: How Creativity Works by Jonah Lehrer
Let's Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson
IQ84 by Haruki Murakami
Bitterblue by Kristin Cashmore
Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World by Michael Hyatt
Creating Innovators: The Making of Young People Who Will Change the World by Tony Wagner
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No. 2: If the Ravens win this weekend, they'll win the Super Bowl
As tough as the 49ers looked against Green Bay, they don't pose nearly the same threat as the Patriots. The Atlanta Falcons squeaked by the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday, giving quarterback Matt Ryan his first playoff victory in five years. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick are the real threat. Beat them, and the road to a Super Bowl victory gets a lot smoother.
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Function & Style: Magnetic Knife Strips
It's fairly common now to see magnetic knife strips in kitchens, but every time I do see them, I'm reminded once again how great they are: it's such a simple, affordable, and functional storage solution for knives, all without taking up precious counter or drawer space.
You also get the added bonus of a sculptural-type piece in your kitchen, especially when it's installed on a black background. Something about the jagged lines and varying heights all in a row... I don't know. It just works for me.
Do you have a magnetic knife strip in your kitchen? Do you love it?
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by Anne Lynam Goddard, ChildFund President and CEO
I've often said that childhood is a one-time opportunity.
It was heartening to find strong support for this concept at the "Partnering to Reduce Child Undernutrition" session held during the MDG Summit this week in New York. Secretary of State Hilary Rodham Clinton and Michaél Martin, T.D., Ireland's Minister of Foreign Affairs, co-hosted the event, which spotlighted the critical 1,000-day nutrition window that starts with a mother's pregnancy and continues until the child is 2 years old.
Leaders from governments, international organizations, civil society organizations and the private sector emphasized that undernutrition for children under age 2 causes physiological and mental limitations that can never be made up.
At this meeting, two objectives emerged:
1) Call attention to the 1,000-day nutrition window that ensures a healthier and more prosperous future for children.
2) Gain multilateral support for alleviating child hunger and undernutrition over the next 1,000 days.
Foreign Minister Martin spoke movingly of Ireland's history of famine. Following a 2008 study on hunger by Ireland's Concern Worldwide, Germany's Welthungerhilfe and the U.S.-based International Food Policy Research Institute, Ireland has committed 20 percent of Irish aid to reducing global hunger.
Burden of Knowledge
As Josette Sheeran, World Food Programme executive director, noted, "Once you have the burden of knowledge, you have to do something about it."
Secretary of State Clinton — reiterating the U.S. government's support for country "ownership" — pointed out that food security projects come and go. Thus, it's necessary to build capacity in countries so they are able sustain efforts over time.
In our work with communities around the world, ChildFund emphasizes nutrition as a key developmental factor for healthy and secure infants. Two years ago ChildFund signed on to the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) framework for supporting sustainable nutrition initiatives in countries with high malnutrition. The SUN Roadmap outlines a short list of actionable priorities to improve infant and child nutrition, which now has the support of the 1,000 days initiative.
Many basic things can be done to alleviate undernutrition such as fortifying foods, making vitamins A and E available to children and improving agricultural practices. We heard encouraging reports from Brazil, Ghana and Malawi — all have made great strides in reducing malnutrition in their countries. It's essential to share these success stories and lessons learned.
On the corporate side, the Coca-Cola Co. and the Nike Foundation are two prominent supporters of improved nutrition for children. Coke has developed a new fortified nutrition drink that has been used with success in the Philippines.
Nike is committed to supporting efforts that lead to healthy adolescent girls. Foundation President Maria Eitel noted that in the U.S. we tell young girls that if they try, they can be anything they want to be. But if we tell that to young girls in developing nations, "it's a lie," she said. There are many hurdles in their way.
Ensuring good neonatal and child nutrition is one of the first steps toward breaking down the obstacles that limit children's potential.
Next Steps
For the 1,000 days initiative to succeed, three components are essential:
- political will
- resources
- structure in the form of a coordinating body.
On Tuesday, we certainly saw political will. The heads of Unicef, World Health Organization, World Food Programme, the U.N. Secretary-General, foreign ministers and ministers of finance were present — and we had strong representation from the private sector and development organizations. We can check that box.
The matter of resources is not so clear. Certainly Ireland has made a firm commitment, but a lot more people and organizations will have to step up to the plate.
Also unclear is the structure of the movement going forward. Specifics are currently lacking. To maximize this opportunity we need to build momentum over the next 1,000 days to brand the initiative and draw more supporters. Additional meetings are planned this week to firm up commitments from various participants in the MDG Summit, and a follow-up meeting has been set for June 2011.
We all share in the "burden of knowledge" that inadequate nutrition for children under the age of 2 creates deficiencies that can never be overcome.
For each child, we have a one-time shot at getting it right.


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UFC Fight Night 57: Edgar vs. Swanson — Main Card Results & Commentary
The UFC is live in Austin, Texas, tonight with a lineup of crowd-pleasing fighters and a featherweight main event that could maybe produce the next title challenger, particularly if Conor McGregor isn't available. On tonight's menu: Frankie Edgar vs. Cub Swanson in the headliner spot, with a side order of Bobby Green vs. Edson Barboza, and a light dusting of Joseph Benavidez, Brad Pickett, and Jared Rosholt. Should be pretty okay.
The UFC Fight Night 57 main card kicks off on FOX Sports 1 at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, and our old friend Matt Kaplan will be stickin' round-by-round results after the jump. Refresh the page every few minutes for all the latest, and shoot us your own thoughts in the comments section or on twitter @cagepotatomma. Thanks for being here.Read More DIGG THIS


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This month's cover photo caused a minor debate among some of the staff. Where some of us saw the woman on the cover as a beautiful, joyful and confident example of older adults, others wondered whether readers would be turned off by the image — and whether advertisers would want to place their ads in a magazine with a nontraditional "cover girl."
That the idea of featuring a photo of an older woman with wrinkles as our cover image would be unwelcomed by our readers and advertisers seems to imply that our readers and advertisers are shallow. It says that they cannot see the beauty in someone who has lived many years and wears that experience proudly and happily on her face. I certainly hope that is not the case.
Senior citizens are the fastest-growing population in our clubs. That means that people who look like the woman on our cover are making up a larger and larger portion of your membership. If you aren't welcoming these people into your clubs, then you are losing out on potential members and revenue.
How do you know if you are not welcoming of senior citizens and people who aren't the traditional image of thin and beautiful? Look at the equipment and classes you have in place. Are they easy to use and gentle on overweight or older bodies? You also need to look at the images you use in your advertisements and direct mail pieces, as you've all heard before. Do they only include photos of young, perfect-looking people, or do they include real people of all ages, shapes, sizes and racial makeup?
If you want to grow your membership, I hope your advertisements include real-looking people. Many nonmembers already think only the fit and beautiful are welcomed inside club doors — you don't need your advertisements confirming that to them. By showing them people who look like them, you are showing them that your facility isn't an exclusive club for big, muscle-bound men and pencil-thin women.
I hypothesize that of the 16 percent of the U.S. population who belong to a health club, a large percentage of them are people who have always been fit. That means that you need to do little to keep them as members except provide good customer service, good value, a clean facility and working equipment. Within that 16 percent are some people who've always struggled with weight but who are confident enough that they entered your doors despite their fears. However, most people who are overweight don't have the confidence to walk through your doors, and advertisements showing what seems to them like an unattainable physique won't change their minds.
About two-thirds of the population is overweight or obese. That means that the fitness industry has a lot of room for growth within the unfit population. Why exclude them from your advertisements? Help them realize that they belong inside your club by showing them that others who look like them are already there.
Some club operators may use fit and young people in advertisements because the images show potential members what they can become. But when you're 100 pounds overweight, it's difficult to believe you will ever become a size 2. And when you're 70, you know that you'll never look like you're 25 again.
If you look at our cover and see a real and beautiful person, then why wouldn't your potential members see the same? If the image makes you cringe, then maybe real-looking, potential members see you cringe when they walk through your doors, too.


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Passion and Purpose: The Characters of Jerry Nelson
Put in any episode of any season of The Muppet Show, Sesame Street, or Fraggle Rock... watch any Muppet film, TV special, or project that Jerry worked on, and you're treated to something magical. You'll discover just how omnipresent Jerry Nelson was. No, none of his characters ever reached the heights of Fozzie Bear or Animal, but the sheer number of characters that he performed--and performed incredibly powerfully--is mind boggling. For instance, in the Madeline Kahn episode of The Muppet Show alone, Jerry performs a yodeling clam, a lobster bandito, Dr. Strangepork, Doglion, and Floyd. You can't overstate how incredible that range is.
What amazes me the most isn't the quantity that Jerry performed, but the unbelievable quality of life which he breathed into any character he was given. Take, for example, one of The Muppet Show's most random characters: Lew Zealand. As a boomerang fish thrower, this clown of a character could have easily been used for one episode and never reused, much like countless other characters before and after Lew Zealand were. Instead, Jerry Nelson performed with such verve and hilarious passion that Lew Zealand continued to appear throughout the run of The Muppet Show and has appeared in a speaking part in every single Muppet feature film, always with a boomerang fish and a goofy laugh.
In a way, the same story applies to Jerry's most popular and well-known character, Count von Count. The Count was written for Sesame Street as a new character in Season 4, but it was obviously because of Jerry that he sprang to popularity. Whether it be the passionate way which he counted everything or the legendary "Ah! Ah! Ah!" that accompanied each count, Jerry's performance brought the Street another glorious character. Again, the Count never became as popular as wildly popular as Elmo or Cookie Monster, but because Jerry imbued him with life for 40 years, the Count remains one of the greatest characters on the show. Not only does he teach millions of children their numbers, but he does it with a passion and pride that makes children want to count with the Count.
This is what Jerry Nelson gave to his characters: purpose for the viewer to enjoy the character and purpose for the character's life. Look at Marjory the Trash Heap, Jerry Nelson's hilarious and brilliant oracle character on Fraggle Rock. Undeterred by being literally a pile of junk, Marjory still exploded with passion in every scene she was in. To the viewer, she was an all-knowing giver of valuable advice such as "Do stuff you've always done before," "Don't cry over spilled milk," "Go with the flow," and, of course, "You cannot leave the magic." But Marjory herself had purpose as a character thanks to Jerry, whose performances exuded such pride in her work that it was clear that Marjory enjoyed helping Fraggles with their troubles, pain, and woe. Plus, her singing voice is dynamite, as with all of Jerry's characters.
Gobo Fraggle was Jerry's first lead character on a series, and he took the role with as much greatness as you would expect. Gobo was smart, stubborn, proud, meek, caring, selfish, and everything in between. Jerry gave such emotion to Gobo in so many different performances. Songs like "Shine on Me," "Petals of the Rose," and "Once Upon a Time I Knew My Name" show Gobo's somber, tender side. "Get Goin'," "I Knew I Was Good," and "Catch the Tail by the Tiger" display Gobo at his most proud. Perhaps my favorite Gobo episode is "The Bells of Fraggle Rock." In this perfect piece of television, Gobo knows that he is right about the existence of an actual Bell of Fraggle Rock, even when Cantus implores otherwise. Gobo is wrong, of course, which makes him realize that he has doomed his friends. The beauty of Jerry's performance when Gobo sees his frozen friends is unmatched as he shows Gobo go from cocky to heart broken in a matter of minutes.
This is why Jerry was chosen so often to perform so many characters. He imbibed them with more than heart... he gave them soul and purpose and meaning. Whether through Herry Monster's tough exterior but gentle demeanor, Sherlock Hemlock's undying commitment to solve mysteries (no matter how inept he was), Emmet Otter's love of his Ma and his reluctance to put a hole in that washtub, Crazy Harry's explosive reflexes, Pa Gorg's love for Ma, Angus McGonagle's goal of spreading the art of gargling Gershwin, Robin the Frog's desire to be seen and to be taken seriously ("They Call the Wind Maria," anyone?), Mr. Johnson's refusal to eat at any other restaurant... Jerry's characters were all real and existed for everyone who watched them on screen.
No other character explains Jerry Nelson's brilliance at giving life to a puppet than my personal favorite, Floyd Pepper. Floyd does not need anything more in his life than music. He's hip and smart and understated while still being an over the top Muppet. Watch how Jerry makes Floyd react to things while around other characters and you'll be amazed at how alive he truly is. The episode where he is charged with babysitting Miss Piggy's dog, Foo-Foo, is not only hysterical but speaks volumes about the character. Fed up with the pampered pooch, Floyd stuffs Foo-Foo in a drawer with that perfect raspy laugh. This isn't to say that Floyd doesn't care about other people, he just thinks that people who care too much are funny. That's why he laughs at Gonzo's stunts, Fozzie's attempts at assertiveness, and everything Miss Piggy does.
Interesting that Floyd should laugh, however, because it can be argued that he cares the most about what he loves. His music is an act of passion always. The soulful way he performs his greatest pieces such as "New York State of Mind," "Blackbird," and "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" show us that Floyd (and Jerry) is at his most passionate when he is alone with his bass and simply emoting through the music. Everything you need to know about Floyd can be appreciated in the album version of "New York State of Mind." Before the song, Floyd states, "Hey, the frog is not around. Time to lay down some serious sound." Floyd enjoys messing with people, like the frog, but he is always looking for an outlet to play his music and express himself so powerfully.
Jerry's characters stand out for so many reasons. They are funny, they are fun, they are crazy, they are loud, they are soft, they are giant piles of trash, they throw boomerang fish, they cause explosions... but to me, the reason Jerry Nelson's characters stand out is because they are all so fully realized and dynamic. Jerry Nelson brought versatility, personality, and passion to his characters every time that he performed, leaving the world with countless hours of some of the best character acting work of all time.
The Muppet Mindset by Ryan Dosier, firstname.lastname@example.com
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I haven't commented here yet on the subject of Jerry Nelson's passing because, frankly, I don't know what I could add that you and all the contributors of both art and words to The Muppet Mindset hadn't said or drawn already and probably better than I ever could.ReplyDelete
At the same time, there is one character and performace of Mr. Nelson's that no one has mentioned and it is my favorite Jerry Nelson moment in Muppet history.
Mr. Nelson performed the character of Scred on Saturday Night Live in the SNL 'Land of Gorch' sketches. In one appearance, Scred sang a duet with Lily Tomlin. At the end, Scred presents her with a rose, which of course was Jerry presenting it to Ms. Tomlin in an unscripted surprise for the actress.
I've watched that scene, that moment, many, many times. To me it is the perfect example of what Jerry Nelson was...a singer, an actor, a talented puppeteer who could breath life into the most unusual of characters and more so, a gentlemen.
This is an excellent tribute Ryan. Jerry was quite a versatile actor and Muppet handler. Thankfully he's left so much of his work and artistry for future generations to enjoy.ReplyDelete
This really does sum up what I've been thinking about Jerry lately. That his characters are ALIVE with meaning. And don't need to just SAY what they do, they DO what they do.ReplyDelete


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When breast cancer is described as estrogen-receptor-positive (ER+), it means that estrogen helps these breast cancer cells grow. Hormone therapy is used in ER+ breast cancer to reduce the body's production of estrogen or to block its effects. This is done to stop the growth of cancer cells.
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Neither chemotherapy nor hormone therapy is likely to cure breast cancer that has spread to another area of the body (metastasized). But each of these treatments can reduce symptoms and may prolong life.
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Symphony of Food 2009
Women of Southwestern PA, Inc. struck a chord with Western Pennsylvania's food connoisseurs at its Second Annual Symphony of Food — Chef's Showcase Dinner held at Bella Sera by Greco's. The evening featured a six course, sit-down dinner, catered by the chefs from Alfano's at the Quail, Al an' Ruben's Bar & Grill, Bella Sera by Greco's, Greco's Gourmet Catering, Jacksons Restaurant-Rotisserie-Bar, Mitchell's Fish Market Seafood Restaurant & Bar, and Southpointe Golf Club. In keeping with the event's musical theme, attendees enjoyed live Jazz all evening in addition to a Chinese auction, and KDKA's Brenda Waters served as honorary chair and master of ceremonies. All proceeds from this event are being used to provide grants to women and children in need in Southwestern PA. Photography by Megan WylieRead More
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All Android devices could be getting a noticeable performance boost later this year. We have seen companies like Myriad pushing their Dalvik Turbo compiler which they claim offers "3x faster applications, richer game graphics and better battery life to Android".
Myriad is working with carriers and handset makers to incorporate their software into their Android builds, but it looks Google might beat them to it.
Google has assembled their own team of engineers that is working on a Dalvik JIT Compiler for Android. JITstands for "just in time" compilation, and allows software to run faster by "compiling bytecode into native machine code at runtime which substantially increases performance". I'm not going to pretend that I'm an expert on JIT, so I'll defer to Wikipedia if you want the full scoop.
As some of you already know, JIT is in the Android repository and working right now. I've loaded the latest kernel that supports (correction: JIT has nothing to do with the kernel version, but some custom roms include both) it on my Nexus One and saw my benchmark scores go up 250-300%. It was cool to play with, but it was major unstable and the phone would reboot after several hours of use.
It looks like Google's team might be close to releasing a stable version of the Dalvik JIT compiler. Two of them, Ben Cheng and Bill Buzbee, will be outlining their work at Google I/O in a session called "A JIT Compiler for Android's Dalvik VM".
In the session they will outline the design of a JIT Compiler designed for embedded Android devices. Topics of the session will include "an architectural overview, the rationale for design decisions and the special support for JIT verification, testing and tuning".
Hopefully we will see a stable JIT compiler released sometime around May (or at least available via XDA).
Additional speaker info from Google I/O:
- Ben Cheng: Ben is a software engineer in the Android team working on Dalvik. His primary project is to develop a JIT compiler that improves the efficiency of the VM. He also spends time developing tools for performance tuning and code verification. Before Google, Ben worked at various companies on virtual machines, including Transmeta, Azul, and PeakStream. Ben got a PhD degree in Computer Science from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
- Bill Buzbee: Bill is a software engineer on Google's Android team, where he works on the Dalvik JIT Compiler. Prior to Google, Bill worked on dynamic compilation at Hewlett-Packard and Transmeta.
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You bring that memory stick?" Corcoran, Calif., farmer Pete Rietkerk asked agronomist/consultant Jim Yager of Fresno, Calif.
Yager pulls a computer flash drive from his shirt pocket and hands it to Rietkerk, who plugs the portable data storage drive into the hay baler yield monitor.
It was as routine as Pete asking Jim to hand him a wrench to break loose a nut on a tool bar implement. Routine though it may have been, it is indicative of the growing utilization of computers, GPS technology, and precision agriculture devices in farming.
A decade ago, the flash drive interchange would have been as foreign as a team of mules cultivating a California cotton field. In a relatively short time, precision technology has taken agriculture into a remarkable new era, much like mechanization transformed the animal-powered era.
It started with satellite tractor guidance systems and has quickly evolved into aerial imagery, yield maps, and prescription agriculture — all with a simple goal in mind: keep farming profitable.
"Margins are so tight right now, with costs going up across the board, from fuel to fertilizers to seed, you have to be as efficient as you possibly can. Wasting any input is wasting money," says Rietkerk.
Knowledge is imperative for efficiency, and the satellite/computer is making farming as precise as never before.
"You must have good data to make decisions," says Rietkerk, which is one reason the third generation Kings County, Calif., grower has been the guinea pig for testing the first-ever alfalfa hay yield monitor to operate commercially in California.
He used it on four cuttings last season on about 750 acres of alfalfa and is using it again this year.
"You have to be patient working with precision ag technology. When you buy something that's supposed to work right out of the box, it usually doesn't. It takes a lot of time and phone calls to places like Australia and Canada to get this new technology to work" says Rietkerk, who farms 2,300 acres of alfalfa, cotton, grain, and pistachios.
"Jim and I had to do a lot of tweaking early-on to get information that was useful."
"Some people who say a solution is just around the corner live in round houses," laughs Yager.
Nevertheless, the Harvest Tec yield monitor is working well and providing good information. The device fits any large or small square baler, mapping fields on the go with a GPS satellite receiver. Rotating dual starwheels mounted on either side of the bale compression mechanism determine how much hay is needed to form a specified bale size. The wheels also read hay moisture content across the entire bale. One wheel is a positive sensor, the other negative.
"What you do is program into the GPS monitor the size and weight of the bale you're making, and the computer calculates yields as you bale the crop," says Yager, who worked with Harvest Tec, based in Hudson, Wisc., in developing the monitor.
The data from the tractor-mounted monitor then can be downloaded into a computer.
"My first contact with Harvest Tec was at the Tulare farm show. They make equipment to add preservatives to hay, based on the moisture content of the bale. I realized that the moisture measuring capability was just a few steps away from a yield monitor."
Yager has worked with Reitkerk for several years as an agronomist, and Rietkerk was a willing guinea pig to evaluate and validate the yield monitor.
Several things have proven useful about the system. The biggest is probably the moisture monitoring capabilities.
"Moisture content is very important in baling hay," Reitkerk says. "You want to get it right for quality. Too dry, and leaves fall off; too wet and the hay barn can catch fire."
Moistureis more critical in the large bales (his weigh about 800 pounds).
"When it gets too wet in a portion of the field, we can drive around the wet spots," says Rietkerk, who also uses the moisture measuring capabilities to determine when to start bailing a field.
He makes the first three cuttings for dairy quality hay on a 28-day schedule. For summer hay, he stretches it longer for increased tonnage.
"One of the things we have learned is that the weaker, sandier parts of the field actually produce better hay," says Yager, explaining that lighter soils are slower to re-grow than heavier soils. Therefore, when cut and baled, that hay is younger, higher quality than the rest of the field. A computer-generated yield map of the field clearly defines those areas.
"We're still trying to figure how to capitalize on that by picking up better quality hay bales in a different pass than from the rest of the field. With hay prices as high as they are right now, the better quality hay could be worth $40 to $50 more per ton. That may make the extra effort worthwhile."
The yield monitor system costs about $3,000, but the data it is providing are priceless.
"On one field, we realized we were getting two-thirds of the yield off half the field," says Rietkerk.
"It's easy to see where we're getting one ton per acre versus other areas of the field that are getting only a half-ton," says Yager.
This also illustrates why growers are embracing yield monitors, GPS technology, and mapping — to tell precisely where there are problems.
"Like any precision ag technology, you have to prove what the yield map is telling you," says Yager. "The problem with a low-yield area could be compaction or a sandy streak, two entirely different issues requiring two totally different solutions to rectify."
After ascertaining the problem, economics play into the solution. "If a soil is very sandy, it only has a certain yield potential. You can apply only so much manure to improve yield potential," Yager says.
"You can take an old nag and feed it racehorse rations, but it will never run as fast as a Thoroughbred. My philosophy is to manage soils to their potential."
Rietkerk farms where salt content is a major issue and yield mapping helps him clearly identify those areas. The solution is often a soil amendment to leach out salts. Alfalfa is also a big user of phosphorous.
"One of the things an alfalfa yield monitor does is to give immediate information to help correct a problem quickly," says Yager.
Rietkerk cuts alfalfa five to six times a season, and to Yager that represents five or six opportunities to correct a problem.
"Maybe you can correct a problem with a sulfur opportunity during the summer when things are a little slow, compared to the spring. You might be able to buy product and get it spread a little cheaper when things are slow."
And, the grower may be able to see an immediate difference between the two cuttings.
Alfalfa is now the biggest field crop in California, with more than 1 million acres planted. The booming dairy industry has raised the level of importance of the forage from basically a rotational forage crop to a more important cash crop.
"For years, a lot of growers grew it for a rotation crop that afforded an opportunity to bring in a little cash through the summer to pay bills before the big cash crops like cotton came in," says Rietkerk.
"It was not really managed as a cash crop like cotton," says Yager. "Now, with the huge dairy demand for hay, there is good cash flow money in alfalfa. In the past, a lot of money was maybe left on the table by not managing alfalfa as intensely as we do today. By that I mean alfalfa can mine a lot of nutrients from the soil; it uses a lot of potassium and other nutrients."
Those often were replaced only after the alfalfa was taken out for tomatoes or cotton.
"If we treated alfalfa the way we used to, we'd be throwing a lot of money under the table," says Yager.
Rietkerk and Yager believe the alfalfa yield monitor will allow the grower to put more alfalfa cash in his pocket.


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With patient numbers five times greater than original accommodations planned for, OSF Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center is looking to revamp a vacant property into a modern cancer treatment facility.
Currently, oncology patients are seen at the OSF medical arts building on Water Street, the old hospital site.
"It is very cramped — it was originally designed for five patients," said Tim Johnson, executive director of diagnostic and ambulatory services administration. "However, the clinic is seeing around 40 patients during clinic days. We've outgrown that space. The current building is one-third the size of this building we want to remodel," he said during a recent tour of the facility they want to revamp at 608 N. Ladd St.
The Ladd Street building is around 20 years old and has housed a number of OSF rehabilitation and home health offices, but it has been vacant the past year. Yet the building's interior appears to be in very good shape, and will mainly take interior remodeling to realize the vision of a cancer treatment facility.
"We'd like to have firm plans within the next month or so and bid out the project this spring. It's ambitious, but I'd like to see the project completed before the summer," Johnson said. "It will be interior work and that can move pretty quickly. The earlier the better, that is my goal anyway," he laughed.
To that end, the OSF Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center Foundation is holding a March 9 "Rock Out for Cancer Care" featuring LFC of Chicago (Libido Funk Circus) at the Pontiac Elks Lodge, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Susan Karls, director of Foundation Development and Volunteer Services, said LFC performed in Pontiac last year when the Foundation was fundraising for the medical center's new sleep clinic.
"That was a major success and we are hoping for a similar outcome. When fundraising, we set the goal at $25,000 to $30,000, which would be wonderful. That will not be all of the costs, but it would be a major contribution to the project," she said.
There would not only be building renovation costs, but medical equipment costs that will be incurred as a result of expanding the number of infusion stations.
Walking through the building, Johnson and Karls point out the preliminary vision of a dozen infusion stations in a horseshoe design easily seen by nursing staff. Each station would be open if patients and family want to visit with others, but will have a privacy curtain they can also use. There would also be a station area reserved for patients receiving other types of treatment other than chemotherapy.
In front of the infusion area would be restrooms and exam rooms, so that patients in for a consult would not have to walk through and disturb those receiving chemotherapy treatments. The entry area would also be changed and expanded.
Toward the back of the building is a large room that would be used as a conference/education room where educational programs could be held. There would also be a staff break room.
"A lot of the work would be tearing out walls to open up some spaces and changing the layout to afford better privacy," said Johnson. "But the structure here is really sound, it's a good building and it's been through a couple of renovations already," he said.
Johnson said they have drawn up preliminary plans for the remodeling project, but are seeking input from patients and the oncologists who come from the Community Cancer Center in Normal to Pontiac twice a week to see cancer patients and also administer chemotherapy.
Consultation and treatment clinics are held Mondays, while consultation clinics are held Friday.
Karls said that routine would likely remain once in the Ladd Street building, but if need arose, clinic offerings might be expanded.
"It would be based on need and oncologists' recommendations, but at least this location would give us the opportunity to expand if needed," said Karls.
There would also be room on the right side of the building to host other specialty physicians and clinics, Karls noted.
"This will allow us to better accommodate the volume of patients we see today, giving a better experience to both patients and physicians," stated Johnson.
"It will also give a better experience to the families," added Karls. "Most people have been touched by cancer and we all know how tiring it can be, the back and forth traveling for chemotherapy. To have this facility for local residents will be a real plus."
"I know some patients would not be able to get chemotherapy treatments if they were not available locally," Johnson added.
"My heart goes out to those patients — it's a difficult time," he said. "So whatever we can do to make it easier is a blessing."
"It's the mission of OSF, another arm reaching out to the community. We want to take care of you in your most vulnerable state," Karls concluded.
OSF studies relocation of Pontiac cancer clinic
With patient numbers five times greater than original accommodations planned for, OSF Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center is looking to revamp a vacant property into a modern cancer treatment facility.


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The Split Seconds - "Little Lizzie Icepick"
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The Split Seconds: The Split Seconds take you out for one of their weekenders to prove that punk rock is far from dead.
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Scheisse Minnelli - "Yer in a Trance"
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Harkening back to the days when skaters were still considered rebels and punk was in the underground, Scheisse Minnelli channels the spirits of the sound and attitude of 80s west coast hc skate punk, blending raw punk riffing with musical prowess and poigniant lyrics that range from social issues to personal struggles into to a style all their own. Dedicated to their music and their often wreckless lifestyle, Scheisse Minnelli are a rare and shining example of practicing what one preaches. Though they've evolved…matured?...over the years, they show no signs of ever changing or calling it quits.
Formed in 2003, Scheisse Minnelli quickly made a name for themselves in the scene. They did their first European tour with Italian 80s HC legends Raw Power and since then have supported and toured with the likes of NOFX, Pennywise, Lagwagon, DRI, Poison Idea, Agent Orange, and Jello Biafra…just to name a few. Scheisse Minnelli has toured all over (SE Asia, Mexico, the USA, Europe, etc.) and played more shows than they can remember. To date, the band has released 4 full lengths and an assortment of splits, compilations and EPs. Their most recent release the Fifth of Skatehoven EP consists of 3 original songs and a hc punk cover version of Beethoven's 5th symphony!
Upon returning from their 4th North American tour the band set to work on writing new material. They hit the studio in November 2017 with legendary Copenhagen based sound engineer, Adam Schwartz, who they'd crossed paths with throughout the years on various tours with PW, Lagwagon and Jello. A new full length is set for release in 2018. In the meantime, the band plans to continue to play all over Europe and will be heading to Japan September 2018.
About The Video: The song is about a true story that happened when Sam was about 17 years old. It was a wild day and night. And yes - they were chased by a dude with an axe and they sold "peed on" paper as LSD to get money to see the Adicts play! The shit people do when they are young! "Yer in a Trance" is the first video for Scheisse Minnelli's upcoming fifth (!) album "Waking up on Mistake Street" (Destiny Records / Beanies Records) containing twelve full speed ahead Hardcore/Skatepunk tracks with a "California-Style" sense for catchy hooks, melodies and even melancholy. The songs are about real life experiences, personal stories encountered by Scheisse Minnelli or people they know - punkrock youth, criminal pasts, dealing with the world, experimenting with things like drugs as well as skateboarding and politics, of course. For friends of RKL, MDC, Verbal Abuse, Dr.Know…
The Album will be released on October 26th as CD-Digipack, limited color vinyl LP w/ DLC (piss-yellow vinyl) and digital DL.
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Hub City Stompers - "Night of the Living"
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Hailing from the Hub City of New Brunswick New Jersey, Hub City Stompers bring an aggressive and comically sarcastic Jersey edge to the Ska they produce. About The Video: Hub City Stompers performing their signature show closer "Night of the Living".
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The Split Seconds - "Everybody's Wrong"
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The Split Seconds: Washington DC's Premiere working class pop punks deliver true to form punk rock as it should be, Fast, Tuff, Snotty and Intelligent.
About The Video: Front man Drew Champion walks the streets of his hometown, Washington DC and rails against the lies and hypocrisy that surround him in a town where Everybody's Wrong who can you trust or look up to?
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The Blankz - "White Baby"
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Rising out of the Arizona desert, Phoenix five-piece The Blankz celebrate the disruptive attitudes and no-holds barred fun of early punk and new wave with a modern point of view and hooks to spare. The band was originally intended to be a recording project between Tommy Blank (Slope Records founder Thomas Lopez) and Jaime Blank (esteemed garage/punk musician and archivist, Jaime Paul Lamb). Following a 2016 recording session for Jaime's exotica-fueled combo Moonlight Magic, Tommy—who hadn't played in a band since his teens—approached him about collaborating on some new music. "I kind of got this itch to do some shit that's kind of snotty like the Ramones, with some MOOG driving synth; kind of like Devo, and maybe a little crusty like the Spits," he says.
He'd already sketched out a first song, too; "White Baby," a quirky take on his experiences growing up as a white kid adopted by a Mexican-American family in Phoenix in the late-1960s, and his subsequent struggle with identity and quest for belonging. Inspired by a small document that detailed his birth but held little clues about his biological family or heritage, the song came together seamlessly. The friends dubbed the group The Blankz and, nodding to classic punk culture, they swapped the moniker with their surnames. The move holds special significance to Tommy, who despite growing up in a loving household and a rich cultural environment always had lingering questions about who he was and where he came from, like many children of adoption. "It evolved from an idea of my last name just being 'blank,' My last name was always kind of this thing for me, because that became who I am," he says, noting that as a teenager and young man his combination of white skin and traditional Spanish last name was often the first thing about him that caught people's attention—and attracted both curiosity and antagonism. They quickly rounded out the lineup out with fellow Phoenix punk and garage vets—bassist Andy Blank, drummer Johnny Blank, and synth player Nikki Blank (who also plays in badass all-woman garage band, the Darts) and got to work on new material that oozes irreverence and showcases their penchant for fast, quick riffs and spastic beats.
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Wizards' Beal to miss remainder of season
Washington, DC – Wizards star rookie Bradley Beal will miss the remainder of the season with a stress injury in his right fibula, the team announced on Wednesday.
Beal, the third overall pick in last year's NBA Draft, has averaged 13.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.8 assists over 56 games this season, 46 of which were starts.
The Florida product dealt with a fair share of injuries in his first year in the NBA. He missed a total of 18 contests -- 11 due to a sprained left ankle, five due to a sprained right wrist and two due to a sore back -- despite ranking third among all rookies in scoring and 3-point field goal percentage.
Beal, who also set a franchise rookie record for made 3-pointers this season with 91, is expected to resume basketball-related activities in about six weeks.


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Boston Dynamics, the guys making the rise of Skynet inevitable, are showing off their ominously-named PETMAN prototype, a shoe-wearing, two-legged version of their now-legendary BigDog. It looks like the harbinger of mechanized death. Oh, they've also put horns on BigDog.
It appears to us Boston Dynamics is nearing the robot apocalypse event horizon. Best start getting your preferred apocalypse vehicles and supplies sorted now.


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common name
Ramin, melawis, ramin telur
scientific name
Gonystylus spp.
15 species listed as vulnerable by IUCN, CITES appendix II
up to 24 m
Priority region
Forests destroyed in the pursuit of trade
Ramin is a valuable tropical Asian hardwood used for a variety of products including dowels, mouldings, picture frames, venetian blinds, furniture, and billiard cues. It is commercially popular because it is lighter in colour and harder than many other hardwoods.
HabitatBiogeographic Realm
Range States
Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia (Kalimantan and Sumatra), Malaysia (Peninsula Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak), Singapore, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Philippines.
Geographic Location
SE Asia
Ecological region
Rainforest, peat swamp forest, sandstone ridges, limestone ridges, rocky streams.
What are the main threats?
There are particular problems with smuggling the wood through legal trade routes.
The main trading countries are Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. The major importing countries are China, USA and Italy.
News: Strengthened trade controls for ramin urgently needed
Priority species
What is WWF doing?
WWF's Asia-Pacific Forest Programme works to establish and manage protected areas, restore degraded landscapes, and reduce threats from unsustainable industry and agriculture practices.
WWF promotes the Forest Stewardship Council, which provides accreditation for sustainably produced timber. It promotes greater awareness among consumers, to increase demand for FSC certified timber and timber products.
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Over the years PR and marketing practitioners have sought to develop a holistic measurement program, one that combines quantitative and qualitative metrics, to not only prove the success of their overall communications strategy, but also as a way to understand the conversations taking place publicly and privately.
Business has its own set of metrics in relation to driving the bottom line and companies cannot report on tweets, comments, direct messages, etc. Rather, they must report on the number of conversions, leads, and closes. For public relations and marketing professionals it is essential that they translate both public and private conversations into the language of the C-suite — ultimately helping to show added value to the organization… Read more of the BurrellesLuce newsletter, "Private vs. Public Conversations: Measurement in the Digital World."


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The wrestling world suffered a huge loss when Terry Gordy passed away in June. This Terry Gordy shoot interview is now a tribute tape to the legendary Freebird. Terry Bam Bam Gordy came to the RF Video offices to conduct this shoot in what is now his last interview and only true look at his life and career. Hear about Gordys life from the man himself right here on this very special interview. This is what Gordy talked about:
-His start in the business as a young teenager.
-Early days in Georgia with The Freebirds.
-His tag team with Jimmy Snuka to feud against Buddy Roberts & Michael Hayes.
-Gordys domination of Georgia.
-How he was one of the earliest teams to popularize the use of theme music.
-His move to Texas. -Hear about the legendary feud against the Von Erichs.
-Terry gives his honest opinions on the outside the ring behavior of the Von Erichs.
-Youll learn about The Freebirds as they dominate every territory they worked in.
-His short stay in WWF.
-Gordys early days in All Japan.
-Hear about the rise of World Class.
-The downfall of the Von Erichs.
-Why did the Freebirds leave World Class for WWF?
-Terry covers life in WWF.
-Youll get the scoop on his becoming a major star in All Japan including his team with Steve Williams.
-Talk about his feud vs. Williams in WCW.
-How is Japan different than America?
-The details on his two near death experiences where doctors said he was actually dead for a couple of minutes.
-How did this affect his career?
-Did he regret it?
-Gordy talks about the IWA King Of The Death Match Tournament with Cactus Jack.
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2018-19 Season
Fast Track to Nordic Bliss
The Stevens Pass Nordic Center instructors love to share their passion for the sport and provide an experience that is fun and exciting. We offer a wide variety of private and group lesson packages. Sign-ups for lessons may be made in person in the Cascade Depot. Reservations are not required - simply show up and we'll get you out on the trails!
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|Additional $30 for the second person. Additonal $25 per person for 3+
Whether you are new to Nordic skiing or are a seasoned veteran looking to improve on advanced techniques, private lessons from the Stevens Pass Nordic Center instructors will take your ski skills to the next level. You and up to three of your friends and or family members can have personalized private instruction together, tailored to your individual skill levels and styles with one of our pros.
You can structure your private lesson however you choose, whether it's a fun-for-the-whole-family affair or wanting to brush up on a technique for that upcoming race. A lesson with our PSIA-certified instructors are tailored to your needs and are focused on having fun, and is the best way to grow your enjoyment of the sport. Looking to have more fun? Bring a friend or relative and share the good times while learning the inside track to the joy of skiing.
First Time Series For Beginners
New to winter sports?
We'll help you get the basics down quickly. The First Time Series offers new skiers the opportunity to gain confidence in negotiating our easiest trails. Mastering the beginner terrain could not be easier with instruction, tickets, and rental equipment for one low price. This is the best way to get started on the right foot by using state-of-the-art equipment in a groomed private instruction area with our PSIA-certified instructors. First Time Packages include:
- One full day trail pass
- One hour of group instruction
- Rental skis, boots and poles
- Breakage insurance for ski equipment
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Want to learn to skate ski? With the right equipment and proper coaching, you'll soon be flying down the trails on skate skis! The First Time Skate Package is for those with solid classic ski skills who want to expand their horizons. With ski equipment and technique that differs from classic skiing, you can easily move forward with our instructors gently guiding you through those first basic steps of skate skiing.
If you're completely new to Nordic skiing, you must try classic skiing before moving on to skate skiing in order to get the basics of Nordic skiing down. You can take the classic lesson in the morning, and move on to the skate skiing lesson in the afternoon on the same day.
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Groups of 15 or more receive special discounts. To plan a group visit to the Nordic Center, please contact Group Sales at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 206-812-4510 ext 4214.
Biathlon orientation with Washington Biathlon Association
Biathlon is a sport in which participants combine cross-country skiing with rifle marksmanship. In competition biathlon is performed using skate skiing technique and 22-caliber rifles. Participants skate a ski loop, fire five rounds at a biathlon target and head off again around the ski loop. The orientation to the biathlon program includes skate ski instruction as well as range activities. Space is limited to 20 people per day - register early with the Washington Biathlon Association at www.wabiathlon.org.
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2014 Nissan Versa Note: Real World Review
The 2014 Nissan Versa Note is a subcompact hatchback aimed at shoppers interested in affordable, basic transportation -- and little else. But what happens when those shoppers have expensive tastes? They choose the Versa Note SV, which is the most expensive and best-equipped trim level of Nissan's smallest car. We recently spent a week in the Versa Note SV, and we came away with mixed opinions.
Expensive, but Cheap
Nearly everyone who rode in or drove the Versa had the same thing to say about the interior: It's an unusual mix of expensive and cheap. What we mean is that our well-equipped test car cost just under $20,000, and that meant a seriously long list of high-end features, such as navigation with voice control, heated front seats, Nissan's fantastic Around View Monitor and even keyless entry with push-button starting. Sounds good, right?
The problem is that Nissan didn't spruce up the rest of the Versa's interior when it added all that equipment. As a result, there was no sunroof, no satellite radio, no streaming Bluetooth Audio and, worst of all, no lighted vanity mirrors. We know more than a few drivers would expect those items on a car with navigation and heated seats. And we certainly expect them in a car that costs close to $20,000. Several testers also complained about the Versa's cheap-feeling climate controls, which are surprising to see next to a 6-inch, center-mounted touchscreen.
Surprisingly Roomy...
Get past the cabin's hodgepodge of high-end and low-rent, and you'll discover an asset all Versa passengers mentioned: It's pretty big inside. Look at the numbers and you'll see the Versa Note is no larger than any other car in its class -- but it's a perception thing.
You see, the Versa Note looks very small on the outside, and it's certainly nimble and easy to park. But there's a lot more room inside the Versa Note than you'd expect, whether for passengers or cargo. In essence, the Versa Note is a masterful package, combining small-car abilities with big-car interior volume.
...But Still a Subcompact
While the 2014 Nissan Versa Note may offer a cavernous interior, you certainly won't forget you're in a small car when you're behind the wheel. One reason is the drone from the Note's 1.6-liter engine mated to the CVT automatic -- a sound that's constantly heard under acceleration, no matter how far you have the stereo turned up. That engine and transmission also remind you of the Versa Note's small-car status, because they take quite a while to bring the Versa up to speed in just about any situation. After all, the hatchback has just 109 horsepower.
We have a few other "small-car" gripes with the Versa, too. While road noise is surprisingly muted, the Note's ride quality is harsh -- especially for backseat passengers, who sit right over the rear axle. And more steering feel would be nice, too, though we admit that's a problem with most subcompacts.
Don't Check All the Boxes
Interestingly, the Versa Note's best attributes come standard on all trim levels -- even the base-level S model, which starts around $14,500. Such items include the car's small size, its roomy interior and a 4-cylinder engine that returns a respectable 27 miles per gallon city/36 mpg hwy.
As a result, we recommend that shoppers pick the base-level Versa Note S rather than a highly optioned SV model like our test car. For those who want luxuries in their small car, several rival models stand out: Chevrolet Sonic, Honda Fit, Kia Rio and our favorite small car, the Ford Fiesta. Each is more refined than the Versa Note. But none can touch the base-level Versa's starting price, and that makes the Note S, not the SV, the most compelling model in Nissan's subcompact lineup.


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Add space and organization to your bathroom with this simple, traditional style IPE Ironwood Solid Wood shelf. Featuring premium IPE Ironwood and solid brass hardware this shelf is crafted for durability, strength and style. Ironwood is sanded to perfection and protected with a clear topcoat. One of the many coordinating accessories in the Allied Brass Collection, this subtle wood shelf is the perfect complement to your bathroom decor. IPE (pronounced "ee-pay") is a large tropical hardwood tree that grows abundantly throughout Central and South America. IPE wood is prized for its durability, strength, and its natural resistance to decay and moisture. It is the wood used on the famous Atlantic City boardwalk!
- Measurements: 16 Width/Inches
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