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PARK CITY, Utah -- About three years ago, Randy Moore, a struggling screenwriter living in Burbank, had an out-there idea: What if he took a tiny camera and, without asking permission, began shooting a narrative movie at Disney theme parks?
Moore had been visiting Disney World in Orlando, Fla., with his now-estranged father since he was a child, and hed also begun taking his two children, then 1 and 3, to Disneyland. He thought that juxtaposing the all-American iconography of Mickey Mouse with a dark scripted tale would be cinematic gold, or at least deeply weird.
So with the help of an extremely small Canon camera and some very game actors and crew, the director began shooting a movie guerrilla-style.
The result of Moores quixotic dream is Escape from Tomorrow, a Surrealist, genre-defying black-and-white film that was shown for the first time at the Sundance Film Festival on Friday night and that was primarily shot across the vast expanses of Disney theme parks in Orlando and Anaheim. There is Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin and Space Mountain, Tiki Room and teacups, princesses and a Main Street parade. At one point, Epcot Center blows up.
It is one of the strangest and most provocative movies this reporter has seen in eight years attending the Sundance Film Festival. And it may well never be viewed by a commercial audience.
Sitting at a Park City café shortly after the screening ended, Moore, 36, is trying to take deep breaths. The director has been living the last three years in a state of heightened tension, fearful that Disney would find out about his stealth project and try to quash it.
The filmmaker strongly encouraged anyone who worked on the film not to tell anyone, not even close friends, what they were working on. He was so nervous about a potential blabbermouth at a postproduction house that he took the movie to South Korea to edit, where he has been traveling to, on and off, from Los Angeles for the last two years.
It got really tense for a while, Moore said of his home and personal life. His wife knew what he was up to; many friends didnt.
Moore had drifted through several film schools before graduating from Full Sail in Orlando. After graduation he packed up his car and headed out to Los Angeles with a friend, and for the last decade he's been mostly engaged in rewrite work, never shooting a feature before this one. He largely financed this film's budget, which he pegs at under $1 million--and generally supported his family over these three years--with an inheritance from his grandparents. (There is some but not a lot of green screen and sound stage work that can be more costly.)
To attempt to describe the plot of Escape is to go down a rabbit hole as disorienting as any amusement park ride. Basically, the film is about a down-on-his luck fortysomething father (Roy Abramsohn) on the last day of a Disney World vacation with his henpecking wife and their two angelic children. As he takes his children to various attractions, the father is haunted by disturbing imagery; he is also, in the meantime (and with his children in tow), tailing two young flirtatious French girls around the park. Airy musical compositions you might find in classic Hollywood films play over many of these scenes, giving a light shading to the darker moments.
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Escape from Tomorrow is not a puzzle movie per se, though a healthy dose of clues and a general dream-like vibe will have fans trying to figure out what it all means. (Certainly the film fits with "Memento," Primer" and other indies of that ilk, a cultish comparison Moore seems comfortable with, though maintains, with a fair degree of sincerity, that he didnt set out to elicit.) "Escape" is also, ultimately, a character study about a man who seems to have lost any sense of optimism in a place thats overrun with it.
Yet to discuss the film in these conventional terms is also to miss the point. It's true that it is not always clear what exists in the fathers mind and what is happening in the real world. It is also true that it's sometimes not clear what is happening, perioda scene at a spaceship exhibit suggests the father is part of a larger, possibly extraterrestrial-themed experiment. It is one of many mysteries the film chooses to leave unsolved.
The third act Escape takes on an increasingly macabre tone. And though the movie borrows tropes from horror movies (think young girls running out of sight and creepy smiling dolls) and 1950s futurism, it most often evokes David Lynch, both in its deadpan tone and its utter inscrutability.
I like movies that you have to see several times, Moore said. Ive seen The Master six or seven times, and I cant wait to see it an eighth. I dont like movies that have a skeleton key that explains everything."
How the film was shot is a mystery unto itself.
To make the movie, Moore wouldnt print out script pages or shot sequences for the 25 days he was filming on Disney turf, instead keeping all the info on iPhones. This way, when actors and crew were looking down between takes, passersby just thought they were glancing at their messages.
Though Moores actors entered the parks day after day wearing the same clothes, and though Moore was filming with abandon, the production was never shut down by anyone at the parks--in part, the director suspects, because taking out a camera and holding it in front of people at Disneyland is about a natural an act as you can imagine.
Still, Moore worked under some serious constraints, often having to stand with his assistant director across the park and communicating by phone as actors moved in front of his cinematographer, so that it didnt look like a crew was forming.
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Being an event stylist myself, I always throw my kids a super cool party. My style is anything but traditional and I love to experiment with my own family. Last year we had a Scandinavian quirky style fox party. This year, I wanted to create a modern circus party with lots of bright colours and a bit of vintage quirkiness sprinkled throughout. This reflects my daughters personality to a T so it was a lot of fun.
We needed a large space so we held it at a local community hall. This was great as it had a lot of room for all the kids to run around.
Table Settings: I lined up the kid-sized tables in a row with super cute clear ghost chairs hired from Little Chair. I kept it simple with white table linen, black and white spot plates, mixed stripey straws, clown noses, spray painted animals and party hats (of course!).
Dessert Table: The dessert table was simple in style with a cool backdrop. The cake was kept simple, with the topper handmade by Studio Cake to match one the animal stacking dolls. The lion cookies and cupcakes were a huge hit amongst the kids. Like any good circus, we also had popcorn. Decorations were kept minimal with spray painted animals and a few animal stacking dolls. Tissue honey balls were placed on the floor which really added to the look.
Decorations: We had both giant decorative balloons and tissue honeycomb balls strewn around the hall. We topped it off with a little white cart filled with fairy floss, and the kids favour bags topped up with little treats. All of the items were DIY and made myself, including the party hats. It was definitely a labour of love.
Photobooth: We had a photobooth for the kids to enjoy and they loved it. We had fun and silly items like a tiger mask, silly hats and bow ties, as well as giant sunglasses and feather scarfs for the kids. It was a real hit.
Entertainment: The kids enjoyed one of the most amazing face painters, Lilly's Face Painting in Melbourne. She was amazing, great with kids and painted almost all of them with the funkiest designs. We also had a roaming clown come along and entertain the kids. All in all a big hit!
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Event Stylist: Sooti Event Styling + Design
Cake, Cookies & Cupcakes: Studio Cake
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I disagree. We stream over 2000 titles we have rights for to faculty and
students here through the library online catalog. They must log in to
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I am just starting to pump a little bit each day. With no other resources, I am stumped with a few questions. I have a medela pump.
1. Every third to fourth time, you are supposed to sterilize the equipment, but do you have to sterilize the bottle that you pump into or it is okay to wash it in soap and water every time (I pump into a bottle and then pour it into a medela bag)?
2. How are you supposed to store the tubing? I know you don't have to sterilize it unless milk gets in there but what if you drop it on the floor? Is it safe to put in the bag, or should I keep it in a plastic baggie?
3. Can you store milk in the fridge for a couple of days and then freeze it when you see that it may not get used in time?
4. If you take a bottle of milk out of the fridge, can it stay at room temp for a few hours if not heated up?
5. Can you switch boobs with the same pump/tubing immediately without washing anything off?
6. How do you clean equipment if you are in a place with no soap and water, i.e. a car or work?
7. Where do most people store the milk if having to pump at work?
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February 5, 2012
and snowstracts...
We woke up early this morning and went for a walk in the snow.
Our favorite park was so peaceful and quiet...
16 comments:
- Annie said...
Such wonderful photographs, a feast for the eyes :D
- February 5, 2012 at 9:53 PM
- Seaweed and Raine said...
Breathtaking! :)
- February 5, 2012 at 10:48 PM
- Tarnya Hall said...
So peaceful and quiet, and I love the symmetry.
- February 6, 2012 at 12:03 AM
- Frances said...
Doesn't that crisp and even coating of fresh snow transform all that was so familiar to us before the snow fell?
I've been seeing this magic occur for many, many years and it still brings joy to my eyes.
Over here in New York, we are still wondering about our very strangely warm winter.
- February 6, 2012 at 1:38 AM
mooie sfeer foto's!
- February 6, 2012 at 9:54 AM
- Dalila said...
Great photos!
I love how the snow simplifies things and brings out the linear elements you've captured here.
- February 6, 2012 at 8:36 PM
- Cindy said...
wonderful pascale ... i would spot them a mile away as yours!
- February 7, 2012 at 10:42 PM
- Darcy said...
wonderful pictures! so peaceful! Darcy at http://bedtimemonsters.blogspot.com/
- February 19, 2012 at 2:57 PM
- Yopie said...
Ahhh this makes me wish it were winter here (don't feel that way very often in the middle of summer)!
- February 20, 2012 at 10:28 PM
- Buttercupie said...
great photos. cleary snowy white ))) luv it. i feel winter and cold weather from this. )
- February 21, 2012 at 6:52 PM
- littlechrissy said...
Your photos are stunning. We're in the midst of a heatwave in Brisbane and the city is abuzz with summer insects, storms, chattering birds and people dining al fresco. The stillness of your snowscenes was an amazing contrast.
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This is really artistic, love the serenity.
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I would like to use some pictures for my blog, so I ask permission to take some pictures.
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Of course would put the link to your blog.
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i've been away from your blog for a little while and am so happy to see such wonderful photography as soon as i come back! thank you for sharing your gorgeous visions! :) lisa
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5. Chuck Pagano's done such a nice job this year, it might be hard to keep him in Baltimore in 2012. If the Ravens make a deep run in the playoffs, he's going to be a hot candidate for a number of head coaching positions. And he deserves to be.
(Dec. 12, after the Ravens beat the Colts 24-10.) Technically, this one could still turn out to be true. But after watching the Ravens gets scorched by San Diego, I'm thinking that maybe Chuck needs another year before he becomes a hot name on the coaching market. I have little doubt he's going to get his chance eventually. Every person who has been the Ravens defensive coordinator before Pagano has eventually become a head coach. But if I were a general manager, I'd still like to see how he fared against Tom Brady before I threw a bunch of money at him, which is good news for Baltimore. The Ravens have been fortunate with the draw this year in that, outside of Ben Roethlisberger, they've really only faced one of the game's best quarterbacks (Philip Rivers). And as a result, they've been able to blitz a lot more and really create havoc with their pass rush. A similar thing may happen when they face T.J. Yates. But I'm still fascinated by the potential matchup with Brady that looms if they can take care of business Sunday. (Pats, too, of course.) The next several weeks are going to be a tremendous test for Pagano. I think he'll almost certainly be back in Baltimore next year, but if he can somehow coach his butt off and find ways to beat Arian Foster, Tom Brady and then Aaron Rodgers or Drew Brees in the Super Bowl, he deserves his pick of job offers. Right now though, the way thinks are shaping up, I think he's going to need at least one more year of seasoning.
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LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — Like the rest of the country, Wall Street will likely be on edge next week until it learns the outcome of Tuesday's presidential election, one of the most closely fought contests in years.
"Come next week, it's going to be all elections, all the time," said Erik Davidson, deputy chief investment officer of Wells Fargo Private Bank in San Francisco.
President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney are each facing the possibility of a razor-thin margin of victory, which carries the risk that the outcome won't be known Tuesday night, said Davidson.
From an investment standpoint, what cannot be promised is "that the coast is clear come Wednesday [and] that we'll have certainty," he said.
And what the stock market hates more than anything is the unknown.
"Give investors 'good' certainty or 'bad' certainty, but give them certainty," Davidson said.
Most national polls show President Obama and Governor Romney in a dead heat. The latest average of national presidential-election polls from RealClearPolitics.com on Friday showed Obama was expected to receive 47.5% of votes, and Romney to win 47.2% of votes.
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In another average of polls from the same site, Obama was ahead in eight of 11 so-called swing states, which are expected to decide the outcome of the election. If the president were to maintain those leads and win those states, he would end up with 290 electoral votes, or 20 more than he needs for re-election.
In the Senate, elections for 33 seats are being held, with some surveys projecting Democrats will retain control. Control of the House of Representatives will likely remain in the hands of Republicans. See David Weidner's column on the 5 races investors must watch.
If there's no change in congressional control, "are we not set up for more stasis? That is a risk," said Troy Logan, managing director and chief economist at Warren Financial Services. Investors have been worried that if Congress doesn't solve the so-called fiscal cliff by year's end, a number of actions will be triggered that will result in roughly $400 billion in tax increases and $200 billion in spending cuts.
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How To Cook Beans in a Stovetop Pressure Cooker
Pressure cookers are great for making all sorts of delicious meals, from risotto to stews, curries, braises, soups, and even beyond to desserts like cheesecake. But what really keeps the pressure cooker in full rotation in my kitchen is its workhorse function: nothing can beat it for quickly cooking grains, rice, stocks, and beans. Today we'll look at how you can cook a pound of beans in the pressure cooker in significantly less than an hour.
The exact cooking time will depend on what kind of bean and what kind of pressure cooker you have, but you can rest assured that you can cook a pot of tender, creamy beans an hour or less. For the chickpeas shown above, it took my pressure cooker 15 minutes to reach full pressure, then 10 minutes at full pressure to cook the beans, followed by a 20 minute natural release cool down — a total of roughly 45 minutes to achieve tender beans. Note: I did presoak the beans, which helped cut their cooking time significantly.
Let's take a closer look at the various components for pressure cooking beans.
The Beans
Beans are the quintessential cheap, nutritious food. You can often pick up a pound of beans for a dollar or two, which, depending on the variety, will produce about 5 to 6 cups of beans (or about 3 to 4 cans worth). Even if you pay more for premium quality beans, you will still be saving money, as well as packaging, when you cook them in the pressure cooker. But just as important, they will taste better than their canned versions and you can even customize the aromatics you add to the pot (onions, bay leaf, garlic, etc.) to suit your tastes.
One thing to note is that while dried beans are a staple, they do get old if left to sit around too long. If you've ever made a batch of beans that does not want to soften properly no matter how long you cook them, it is probably because they're too old. Try to purchase your beans from a reputable source that has a lot of turnover in order to avoid old beans.
What about fancy heirloom beans like those from Rancho Gordo? Are they worth it? The answer to that depends on your personal taste and pocketbook. I really like Rancho Gordo beans and will often splurge for a packet or two, especially because they offer unusual beans that are hard to find anywhere else. I have found them to be consistently fresh and delicious and (lucky me!) they're a local product. But I've had wonderful results with ordinary beans, too, and since economy is one of the reasons for pressure cooking beans, I am happy to use them as well.
The Pressure Cooker
To do a whole pound of beans, you will need a large-sized 6- to 8-quart pressure cooker. This is because pressure cookers have strict limits on how little and how much they need to be filled in order to work properly — smaller pressure cookers can't be used to cook a whole pound of beans.
I used an 8-quart Fissler Vitaquick pressure cooker to test my bean experiments and found it to be a joy to work with. Yes, it's big and heavy, but the truth is, I want my pressure to be substantial! I worked with its bulk and weight by always leaving it in place on the stove — carrying the water to the pot, leaving it on the stove to cool down (with the flame off, of course), leaving it there while I ladled the beans and broth into my jars. This way, I never had to carry a heavy, hot pot filled with liquid.
Is Presoaking Necessary?
When they're cooked the usual way on the stove top, the greatest drawback with dried beans is the fact that they need to be soaked before cooking, sometimes up to 12 hours. So unless you've planned ahead, dried beans aren't a spontaneous ingredient. There is a quick-soaking method where the beans and water are brought to a boil and then left to soak for an hour or so (as opposed to overnight). This helps to cut the cooking time down considerably, but we're still talking a couple of hours before you have a pot of edible beans. This is where the pressure cooker shines: without presoaking, a pound of dried beans can be done in anywhere from 6 to 40 minutes, depending on the variety. Pretty great!
Is there a catch? Well, a small one. Presoaked beans will (mostly) stay intact when they are pressure cooked, while unsoaked beans tend to split open some. While the quick-soaking method helps somewhat to alleviate the splitting, if you want whole, tender beans then your best bet is to presoak. You can use the quick-soak and unsoaked beans for those times when the splitting isn't such a big deal, like when you're making hummus or in soups.
Another advantage to presoaking beans is that most of the gas-causing sugars are leached out into the soaking water. So when you drain off the soaking water, you are also saying goodbye to this unpleasant side effect to eating beans!
What About Salt?
For many years, cooks believed that salting dried beans as they cook contributes to their toughness. These days, we know that soaking dried beans in salted water really helps to season them all the way through. So presoaking beans in a salt brine and cooking them with salt is no longer verboten.
I usually presoak my beans overnight to be cooked the next morning as 8 hours in usually enough soaking time. (You can also start them soaking just before you leave for work.) For one pound of beans, I dissolve 2 tablespoons of salt into 6 cups of water in a bowl, add the beans, cover and leave the beans on my counter. The next day, I drain them and then add them to the pot along with fresh water, more salt, and some aromatics.
What About the Aromatics?
I like to add a few basic aromatics to the water when cooking beans. A little onion, a clove or two of garlic, and a bay leaf are my usual add-ins. They add a subtle seasoning to the beans and boost up the flavor of the cooking liquid. You can add any aromatics to suit your palate or recipe, but just remember to keep it subtle: pressure cooking will really emphasize the flavors, so keep strong flavored additions to a minimum. Keep the aromatics whole as the flavor of finely chopped ingredients will just get lost in the pressure cooking process. Avoid fresh herbs like parsley or basil as their flavor will not stand up well either.
And speaking of the broth: it has lots of flavor and nutrients so don't throw it away! If you're not using it for your recipe, freeze it to add to soups later on.
Adding Oil
It's a good idea to add 1 tablespoon of neutral oil to the pot. Beans are notorious for producing foam which can clog the pressure valve, and the oil will help to keep that down.
High or Low?
Most pressure cookers have a high and a low pressure setting. The high setting is usually 15 psi (or pounds per square inch) and the low is at 5 psi. You should consult your pressure cooker's manual to determine the manufacturer's psi for high and low pressure for your particular make and model. In general, beans can handle the high setting.
The Release Method
There are two ways to depressurize your pot of beans once the cooking time is done. You can just let it sit and cool down, usually called the slow or natural release. Or you can use the quick release method which means you depressurize manually, usually by pressing a valve on the cooker (consult your manual) or by running cold water over the cover for several minutes. Most pressure cooker experts agree: letting the beans depressurize naturally is the way to go if you want whole, un-split beans.
A Few Good Charts
Because beans cook at different rates depending on variety, age, and whether or not they've been presoaked, quick-soaked or not soaked at all, there is no single timeframe for pressure cooking beans. Having a good chart with all the variables to consult is necessary so that you can adjust to your circumstances. I like to use Hip Pressure Cooking's bean chart, which breaks down by variety, presoaked or unsoaked, pressure, and release method. Lorna Sass' excellent pressure cooker books are another good source (she's a fan of cooking beans unsoaked, so all her charts reflect this).
I also recommend creating your own chart by recording the results of your efforts in a notebook. Since there are some variables that published charts can't account for, such as age of the beans, your stove's performance, and your pressure cooker's performance, it's good to track your personal experience.
What If They're Not Done?
One of the issues some cooks have with pressure cookers is not being able to check the food as its cooking. This can be a little unnerving — what's going on under that very well-sealed lid? Obviously, you have to wait and trust, and occasionally, you will open the lid after depressurizing only to find the beans aren't as tender as you would wish. You can simply turn the heat back on and cook them in the regular way, with the lid off of the pot, until they reach your desired tenderness. Or, if they're really off the mark, you can secure the lid and bring them back up to pressure for another 3 to 5 minutes. (Check the liquid levels first and add a little more water if needed.)
What If They're Overdone?
I'll admit that I tend to err on the shorter cooking times when making beans because I have a fear of over cooking them to a messy sludge. (This has never happened but I worry about it anyway!) Obviously, there is nothing you can do if your beans are overcooked but start again with a fresh batch or have hummus for dinner. Be sure to make a note of what happened so you can adjust your timing the next time.
If you aren't using your beans right away, then you can refrigerate them for a few days. One of the pleasures of pressure cooing beans, though, is to stock your freezer with several can's worth of deliciously cooked beans. To do this, let the beans cool first, then measure out 1 1/2 cups of just the beans into a 2 cup freezer container. (1 1/2 cups is roughly equivalent to a 16-ounce can, which is how most recipes will call for beans.) I prefer glass jars but many people like plastic containers or freezer bags. Add enough liquid to cover, leaving about 1 inch of head space for expansion, and seal. Be sure to label your containers with the contents and date! Freeze for up to one year.
If you have extra broth, don't throw it away. Just one taste will tell you that this broth is delicious, so be sure to save it to add to soups and stews. Sometimes I just sip it on it's own, which I am doing right now as a write up this post!
How To Cook Any Bean in a Pressure Cooker
Makes 5 to 6 cups of beans, plus broth
What You Need
1 pound
dried beans
2 tablespoons,
plus 1 teaspoon of salt
yellow onion, left whole
1 clove
bay leaf
1 tablespoon
- Equipment
Medium-sized bowl
Measuring cups and spoons
Colander or sieve
6- to 8-quart stove top pressure cooker (see Recipe Note)
Slotted spoon
Jars or other containers for storage
Presoak the Beans: 6 to 8 hours before you cook the beans, dissolve 2 tablespoons of salt into 6 cups of water. Add the beans (you may want to rinse them first to remove any residual dust and dirt) and cover with a plate or a towel.
Drain the Beans: When the beans are done soaking, drain them in a colander or sieve. Place the pressure cooker on the stove and add the drained beans.
Add the Aromatics: Add 8 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of salt, onion, garlic, bay leaf and oil to the pot.
Cook the Beans: Secure the lid according to instruction manual and turn the flame up to high. Keep an eye on the pot and when it reaches high pressure, reduce the flame to medium/medium low and start timing the beans. (See Recipe Note regarding electric pressure cookers.)
Natural Release: When the time is up, turn off the heat. Allow the pot to cool down and release pressure naturally. Follow your instruction manual to determine how you will know when the pot is ready to be opened.
Remove the Lid: Unlock and remove the lid, tilting the lid away from you and allowing any condensation to drip back into the pot. Using a slotted spoon, fish out and discard the onion, garlic and bay leaf.
Use or Store: Your beans are now ready to use. If you want to store them, measure out 1 1/2 cups of beans into 2-cup storage containers. Add liquid to cover, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace. Seal and store in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days or in the freezer for up to one year. Be sure to label the jars with date and contents.
Recipe Notes
In this method, we used a stovetop pressure cooker. If you are using an electric pressure cooker, then follow your cooker's instructions and method for bringing the pressure cooker up to pressure and cook as directed above.


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DailyDirt: Horse, The Other Other Red Meat
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- Traces of horse meat were found in IKEA's signature meatballs which had been distributed to 21 European countries. Did you know that food sales make up 5% of the Swedish furniture giant's $35.6 billion revenue, and that about 150 million IKEA meatballs are consumed globally? [url]
- Nestle has had to remove two of its pasta products from store shelves in Europe after traces of horse DNA were found in them. In both cases, the amount of horse DNA found in the products was higher than the 1% threshold which the British Food Standards Agency uses as an indicator of adulteration in foods. [url]
- People were up in arms recently when chef Hugue Dufour announced that he was going to serve horse tartare at his restaurant, M. Wells Dinette, in Queens, NY. With all the public opposition, Dufour decided it was best to drop the horse tartare from the menu, because he didn't want to be famous for "scandalizing animal lovers." That's probably for the best, since horse meat (esp. that sourced from the horse racing industry) could contain all sorts of drugs, including phenylbutazone, which is a carcinogen and has been strongly linked to bone marrow and liver problems in humans. [url]
- Here are some fun facts about eating horse meat: During World War II, Americans ate lots of horse meat when beef was scarce; In 723 A.D., Pope Gregory III declared that eating horse meat was a "filthy and abominable" pagan custom; In 2011, President Obama made horse slaughter for human consumption legal again; Until 1985, the Harvard Faculty Club reportedly served horse steaks, prepared "chicken fried" with a mushroom sauce; and apparently, horse meat is a healthier option than beef, since it's high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, low in fat and cholesterol, and has twice as much iron and Vitamin B. [url]


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For companies with high levels of insider ownership — holdings of stock by high level executives and directors within the firm — a message is sent to the market that those most intimate with corporate finances are confident of growth potential, since their personal wealth is directly tied to stock performance.
As it turns out, some companies are significant outliers when it comes to insider ownership. Whereas some CEO-founders hold upwards of 20 percent of the outstanding shares, most insider holdings are spread amongst executives. To get an idea of which S&P 500 index companies have high levels of insider ownership, CNBC's analyst Giovanny Moreano compiled the numbers with data from Capital IQ and Thomson Reuters.
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Learning and Behavior Problems in Children With Chronic Granulomatous Disease and Related Disorders
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00005933
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First Posted : July 5, 2000
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This study will try to determine what causes learning, behavioral and emotional problems in children with chronic granulomatous disease (GCD) and other phagocyte disorders. (Phagocytes are a type of white blood cell.) Children with these disorders have frequent severe infections that require hospitalization, sometimes for long periods of time. Many of them also have problems with school, learning, behavior, anxiety and depression. This study will explore whether these latter problems are a direct result of the illness itself or are a consequence of frequent, long hospitalizations, or are due to other factors. Test findings in these children will be compared with those of children with cystic fibrosis-another disease that causes frequent infections requiring prolonged hospitalization.
Patients age 2 or older with GCD or other phagocytic disorders or cystic fibrosis may be eligible for this study. Participants (or a parent or guardian) will complete questionnaires including personal information such as age, gender and marital status, a family medical history, and information on their illness. Patients will be given various psychological and intelligence tests, and they and their parents or guardians will be interviewed by a child psychiatrist. The tests and interviews take a total of about 5 hours and are given in two or three separate sessions.
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Leukocyte disorders are predominantly genetic diseases in which phagocytes fail to function normally resulting in recurrent infections. Children with these disorders are subject to recurrent, severe, often life-threatening infections and are hospitalized more frequently than their peers. Frequent hospitalization and chronic illness can affect growth, development, socialization, and educational opportunities.
Specifically, chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is an inherited disorder in which phagocytes fail to generate an oxidative burst. In 26 patients followed at the NIH tested for behavioral problems at the request of a parent or staff member, we have observed a 23% rate of mild mental retardation. However, it is not clear whether this is due to CGD per se or the recurrent infections and hospitalizations. We seek to determine the prevalence of cognitive disabilities in children with CGD and other leukocyte disorders. We seek to determine whether abnormal leukocyte functioning may be related to specific behavioral phenotypes or impaired cognitive functioning. We also seek to clarify whether impaired cognitive functioning is related to the effects of frequent and prolonged hospitalization or other variables such as severity of illness in this population.
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|Child, Adult, Older Adult
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
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Presence of a confirmed diagnosis of CGD or other phagocytic disorder.
Age 2 or older.
English spoken in the home.
Unconfirmed phagocytic disorder.
Under age 2.
First language is other than English.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00005933
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|March 4, 2008
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|July 2005
Keywords provided by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC):
Chronic Disease
Chronic Illness
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Job Syndrome
Granulomatous Disease, Chronic
Chediak-Higashi Syndrome
Leukocyte Disorders
Pathologic Processes
Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Lymphatic Diseases
Phagocyte Bactericidal Dysfunction
Hematologic Diseases
Genetic Diseases, X-Linked
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
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"It was during the opening weeks of 1986 that the first PC virus, called Brain, was discovered in the wild. Though it achieved fame because it was the first of its type, the virus was not widespread as it could only travel by hitching a ride on floppy disks swapped between users. Now 20 years after they first appeared there are more than 150000 malicious programs in existence."


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Audio, Video & DVD Collections
Audio Recordings Collection and Who May use It
The audio recordings collection consists of over 8,000 compact discs (CDs). Only CDs are being added to the collection. There are no LP (vinyl) or tape recordings in the collection.
In addition, the Naxos Music Library provides streaming access to thousands of recordings. HSU faculty, staff, and current students may use this resource on campus or remotely. The general public has access from the Library only.
The audio recordings collection supports the curriculum at Humboldt State University. Recordings may be checked out by anyone with a valid HSU ID card for three weeks with no renewals. Up to three recordings may be checked out at one time. Fines of $1 per day are assessed for overdues ($25 maximum). The borrower will be charged for ruined recordings.
NOTE: HSU students, faculty, and staff may make interlibrary loan requests for CD recordings not in our collection. Not all libraries loan CDs, but we may be able to borrow what you need. Community patrons should contact the Humboldt County Library with interlibrary loan requests.
Video & DVD Collection and Who May use It
The Video and DVD collection consists of approximately 6000 VHS and 3000 DVD titles. HSU faculty, students, staff, and patrons with HSU community borrower ID cards are authorized to use the video & DVD collection. Other users should use the Humboldt County Library and other resources available in the local community.
Faculty and staff can check out an unlimited number of Media materials for one week. Students may check out up to 3 titles for 3 days. There is a $1/day overdue fine per title. Community borrowers may check out up to 3 titles overnight. There is a $1/day overdue fine per title. Faculty members may renew videos/DVDs or request extended checkout, if necessary, and are encouraged to reserve videos/DVDs in advance. They may do so by calling Library Media at x5656 or sending e-mail to Kumi Watanabe-Schock.
Location of Audio Recordings, Videos and DVDs
CDs, Videos and DVDs are arranged by call number on open shelves in the Media Resources Area, located on the 2nd floor of the Library.
A note about 16mm films: The HSU Library still maintains a small collection of 16mm films. Faculty must present their HSU ID cards and the call numbers for 16mm films they wish to use at the Circulation Desk. Films will then be paged for checkout. There is no facility to view 16mm films in the Library. Faculty can check out a 16mm film projector and a take-up reel from Media Distribution in Gist Hall 221. Students need to pick up a faculty authorization card before checking out any Media equipment from Media Distribution.
Listening to and Viewing Audio, Video or DVD Recordings in the Library
The Media Resources Area has 23 stations containing a variety of video and audio equipment to review non-print materials.
HSU faculty, students, staff, and patrons with HSU community borrower ID cards can view the Library's media collection in the Media Resources Area on the 2nd floor of the Library or in Library rooms 114/208/311/312/314 (Group Study Rooms). Persons using the Media Resources Area or Group Study Rooms with viewing equipment may be asked to show a valid HSU ID card. Group Study Rooms are available by reservation or, if not reserved, rooms are available on a first come, first served basis.
The first priority for use of the equipment is for materials placed on Reserve. Students using the equipment to view non-Reserve items must relinquish their stations to those needing to view Reserve items. Rooms 311 and 312, which are equipped with TV/VCR/DVD combination units, can be reserved in advance online.


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The beneficiary does not have to complete the nine-month continuous period of substantial gainful activity (SGA) prior to January 1, 2004, in order for the costs of the services to be payable under the programs for payments for VR services. The nine-month SGA period can be completed after January 1, 2004. However, SSA will not pay an alternate participant under these programs for the costs of any services provided after December 31, 2003.


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Before I begin with my impressions of Suse, I'll start with a little background information:
I switched from Windows to Linux about 4 years ago when I finally found a distribution that didn't annoy me, Debian. It required a bit of manual tweaking but I always found that the important things "Just worked". Well after 3 years of just working, I finally rode my installation into the ground through a combination of kernel upgrades and running a diverse mix of packages from the "unstable", "testing", and even "experimental" branches of Debian. It got to the point where KDE would boot unbearably slowly, applications would fail to start, and my mouse and keyboard would stop working if I didn't use them for a few minutes. After much fiddling I finally decided a reinstall would be the path of least resistance. Since I'd been hearing all these fantastic reviews for Suse 9.1 I thought I would give it a try; after all it sounded like this was finally a no-nonsense, "just works" distribution for the fabled average user.
First Impressions
I downloaded the FTP install version of Suse 9.1 and installed it on a spare partition. The installer is absolutely great and I had no problems with it whatsoever (looks pretty too). The install finished and I boot into my shiny new Suse 9.1 installation. At first glance, everything seems to work great, I can see the Windows shares on my roommate's computer, the internet connection is set up and working, the KDE 3.2 menu is well organized, and the desktop gives a very polished first impression. In terms of setting up a pleasing desktop environment, Suse is far ahead of Debian.
The Problems Start
Unfortunately I immediately ran into my first problem, the wheel and the fourth button on my mouse didn't work. So I fire up the sluggish but slick looking Yast2 and click on the mouse configuration module. My mouse, a Logitech Cordless Mouseman Optical, is not present in the pitifully short list of mice to choose from. So I select the generic USB mouse and check the "Enable mouse wheel" box. The wheel still doesn't work and I spend the next half hour unsuccessfully trying different combinations in the configuration module. Finally I decide to restart the system and voila, the wheel works (although my fourth mouse button is still broken). On a related note, this mouse, including wheel worked great with Debian on the first try.
Similarly, my keyboard was set up as a generic 104 key keyboard, when in fact it is a Logitech Cordless with all those volume wheels and special buttons. In Debian, once I had selected the proper keyboard in the KDE Control Panel, the volume wheel was automatically mapped to the volume controls of the KDE Mixer. Not so in Suse. Sure this is easy to correct but I had been hoping to leave these annoying chores behind by moving to an easier distribution like Suse.
Software Installation and Updates
Input problems aside, I decided to get on with setting up my system, which brought me directly to the next issue. Installing software in Suse is a very frustrating experience. I start up Yast2 and click on the software installation management. I don't know why this isn't directly in the K-menu since it's a huge annoyance to have to start up Yast2 every time. The software installation module is very slow to start up and when it appears, offers relatively limited functionality. There is no apparent way to view only installed packages and the package information fails to show you the files that the package will install (although the embedded Yast in Konqueror does). Nevertheless the applications that were available in the database did install cleanly and did a good job of adding shortcuts to the K-Menu.
Suse has a system tray icon which automatically checks for updates and supposedly informs you if there are any available. While this is a good idea, the implementation needs some polish. There is no tooltip on the icon to check the status of updates, nor any progress indication when checking for updates. Also, if there is no updates to install, there is really no reason that this icon should even be visible. The same can be said for the system tray icon for the suseplugger application that monitors for new hardware. Why do we need to see this if there is no new hardware? Does anyone actually reconfigure their hardware so often that they need a quick link in their system tray?
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Capping the worst week in school history, No. 12 Penn State couldn't overcome a 17-point deficit and was stopped short on a 4th-and-1 late in a 17-14 loss Saturday to No. 19 Nebraska.
The outcome was secondary in Happy Valley.
A tumultuous chapter that began with the arrest of former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky on shocking child sexual abuse charges ended Saturday with Penn State (8-2, 5-1 Big Ten) losing in its first game in the post-Joe Paterno era. The winningest major college football coach in history was fired Wednesday.
IN PICTURES: Fallout from the Penn State scandal
Rex Burkhead ran for 121 yards and a touchdown for Nebraska (8-2, 4-2) before the Nittany Lions scored 14 points on two second-half touchdown runs by Stephfon Green.
But a key drive ended when Silas Redd was stopped on the fourth down with 1:49 left at the Penn State 38.
Most Penn State fans heeded calls for a "blueout," wearing the school's familiar dark blue in support of victims of child sexual abuse. Fans formed the outline of a blue ribbon in the student section.
"We are ... Penn State," roared the crowd through the afternoon, the signature State College cheer.
But this school's identity has forever changed.
Sandusky, architect of the "Linebacker U." defenses, was charged last weekend with sexually abusing eight boys over 15 years. The athletic director and a university vice president were charged with perjury and failure to report a 2002 allegation to police, and Paterno was fired following mounting fury that he did not do more about one charge – that Sandusky assaulted a boy in the Penn State football showers – than pass it along to his bosses. President Graham Spanier also was fired for similar reasons.
The last time Penn State played a game at Beaver Stadium on Oct. 29, Paterno was feted by Spanier for his 409th career victory, the most in Division I history.
On Saturday, he was nowhere to be found – save for a few fleeting images on the video boards overhead. That was enough to get spontaneous cheers of "Joe Paterno!" ringing through the stands.
Paterno started as an assistant in 1950, then took over as head coach in 1966. It was Penn State's first game without Paterno on staff since Nov. 19, 1949, a 19-0 loss at Pittsburgh
But in many respects, it was like any other fall Saturday in Happy Valley. Massive 6-foot-5 defensive tackle Devon Still hit ball carriers with typical ferocity and the Nittany Lions played another close, low-scoring game – as they have all year.
Penn State's first play from scrimmage was a fullback run up the middle – a Paterno favorite. The offense struggled again.
And someone named "Paterno" wore a path on the sideline wearing jet black Nike sneakers.
Just not that Paterno.
Paterno's son, quarterback coach Jay Paterno, moved down from his usual spot in the press box to relay plays – a job once held by assistant coach Mike McQueary.
McQueary was missing, too, after being placed on indefinite paid leave Friday by the school. His name surfaced as a grand jury witness to the 2002 abuse charge. Sandusky, who retired in 1999 but lives in the area and had access to school facilities, maintains his innocence.
McQueary, Paterno says, told him that Sandusky had behaved inappropriately, but not to the extent of the detailed testimony. Paterno then passed the information on to Curley, but the report was not given to police.
News of the scandal elicited threats to McQueary, the school said, and brought heightened security.
But there were no visible problems during the game. By the second half, the only stress affecting fans was whether the Nittany Lions could get back into the game.
The Cornhuskers built a 17-0 lead, with Burkhead gashing Penn State's staunch D on 25 carries. He motored 14 yards into the end zone with 8:51 left in the third quarter for a 17-0 lead.
Then came the second-half push from Green on Senior Day – his last game at Beaver Stadium. The senior scored from 5 yards with 5:07 in the third quarter, then added a 6-yard run at 5:42 of the fourth to get Penn State within three. Green finished with 71 yards on 17 carries.
But the offense faltered on two late drives, including the fourth-and-1 stop of Redd. Out of timeouts with 49 seconds left, the Nittany Lions got the ball back but could get no farther than their own 46 before time expired.
The fans cheered anyway, and greeted the Nittany Lions with one more chorus of "We are ... Penn State."


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Bryson's Peaceful Pad and Guestroom
Name: Bryson (1)
Location: Boone, NC
I couldn't wait to outfit a room for Bryson — for the first six months of his life we were in a small apartment and he had to sleep in a Pack & Play in the master bedroom. When we moved, we purchased a crib for him and began to decorate his room.
However, our new (older) house isn't spacious, so Bryson's room needed to double as our guestroom. Inspired by Ashley Ann Campbell's reading bed creation, we used what we had (a full mattress and box spring) to create a simpler version, full of cozy pillows. Bryson and his two-year-old brother Elijah love reading (and wrestling!) there, and it can be easily transformed into a guest bed when necessary.
Our budget was tight all-around, so most of the room's furnishings were purchased secondhand or repurposed from our own belongings. The artwork above the changing table was actually done by students of mine — I bid on and won it at a fundraiser auction. Over the reading bed is a canvas (an old college painting of mine actually!) covered in fabric from IKEA. I made the matching pillow as well.
The other piece of art over the reading bed was inspired by Ohdeedoh, as was much of the room's décor and style. I took Charley Harper Memory game cards we'd been given as a gift and framed them (inspired by those in Zoey's room). I love the finished product and how well it goes with the rest of the room! Most of the room's accessories were gifts, my favorites being the handmade elephants and baby shoes (pictured in the shadowbox on the wall above the crib) that my sister Emily sewed from upcycled family fabrics.
As for colors, I wanted gray walls and my husband wanted blue, so we agreed on "Peaceful" by Valspar. The overall color scheme is intended to be blue-gray and leaf green accented with lots of bright colors. We're very pleased with the cheerful result!
• Alphabet Artwork & Night Light Globe: Land of Nod
• Moose Hook, Annamoa fabric, and Carrot Pillow: IKEA
• Bedding & Changing Pad Cover: DwellStudio for Target
Thanks Elizabeth! Readers, check out more of Elizabeth's work at Sweet August Interiors.
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NEW YORK, American International Toy Fair (February 7, 2013) The LEGO Group today announced an upcoming collection of LEGO® construction toys inspired by the Disney/Jerry Bruckheimer Films' feature film The Lone Ranger, which debuts in theaters July 3, 2013. Scheduled to launch this April, six new building sets will bring the action and stories of the film to life in LEGO form, and will include iconic characters such as John Reid (aka The Lone Ranger), Tonto and the horse, Silver. "We are thrilled to once again collaborate with Disney Consumer Products to create construction toys based on a live action film," said Jill Wilfert, vice president licensing & entertainment at The LEGO Group. "We have not offered a LEGO western theme in over 10 years, and The Lone Ranger provided the quintessential inspiration with familiar characters, stories and scenes, allowing us to develop authentic and exciting models for children and adult collectors alike."The Lone Ranger, from producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Gore Verbinski, the filmmaking team behind the blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, is a thrilling adventure infused with action and humor, in which the famed masked hero is brought to life through new eyes. Native American Tonto (Johnny Depp) recounts the untold tales that transformed John Reid (Armie Hammer), a man of the law, into a legend of justicetaking the audience on a runaway train of epic surprises and humorous friction as the two unlikely heroes must learn to work together and fight against greed and corruption.The Lone Ranger also stars Tom Wilkinson, William Fichtner, Barry Pepper, James Badge Dale, Ruth Wilson and Helena Bonham Carter.A Disney/Jerry Bruckheimer Films presentation, The Lone Ranger is directed by Gore Verbinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Gore Verbinski, with screen story by Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio and Justin Haythe and screenplay by Justin Haythe and Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio.The Lone Ranger line of LEGO products will be available in toy stores nationwide and will range in price from $12.99 to $99.99 (USD) in April 2013.
LEGO Systems Unveils 250 New Building Sets at American International Toy Fair -Builders of all ages will be inspired by endless LEGO possibilities, from new preschool play options to classic themes and new licenses to the introduction of the most advanced LEGO® robotics product ever-NEW YORK, American International Toy Fair (February 7, 2013) LEGO Systems, Inc., makers of the world's leading construction toys, will unveil its largest collection of build and play toys ever250 new productsat the American International Toy Fair in New York City. With new products launching throughout the year, children of all ages and interests will find a LEGO® building set or theme to spark their building creativity, inspire storytelling and role play or keep them engaged in imaginative play for hours. New items are on display in Booth #1351 in Hall 3B of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center from February 10-13."We know that both children and parents love the interactive fun and play value that LEGO play offers, and our new collection of versatile and innovative products delivers countless hours of building possibilities to fans of all ages," said Søren Torp Laursen, president, LEGO Systems. "With new kits focused on open-ended creative building, new themes and exciting licenses that appeal to boys and girls, the continuation of some of the most successful LEGO lines, new preschool building sets, family board games, buildable action figures, and the next generation of our robotics platform, we have a LEGO offering for every age, any interest, current trend, shopping occasion and play need, and across the board, we're raising the bar for children's expectations of toys." Preschool Building (Ages 1½+)LEGO DUPLO® introduces youngsters to construction play by inspiring them to be creative and tell stories as they build. New sets cater to even younger children, such as a Toddler Build and Play Cubes ($12.99) and Toddler Build and Pull Along ($14.99) which both offer larger, colorful cubes and elements that are easier for smaller hands. Two additions to the Read and Build ($12.99 each) series blend early reading with construction play. A collection of "My First" DUPLO sets My First Garden ($12.99), My First Construction Set ($19.99), My First Circus ($34.99) and My First Train Set ($44.99) combine creative building and imaginative role play. New licenses include LEGO DUPLO brand Jake and the Neverland PiratesTM and LEGO DUPLO brand Disney® Planesthat bring beloved characters and stories from top preschool properties ($14.99 - $39.99). Classic LEGO Building (Ages 4+)Open-ended LEGO Bricks & More sets ($9.99-$24.99) provide endless building opportunities and offer a variety of LEGO bricks and elements to set imaginations in motion. New Pink Suitcase and Blue Suitcase ($24.99 each) offer a fun and practical storage option and enable on-the-go building fun. LEGO CREATOR kits ($6.99 - $69.99) offer three models in one box in themes such as vehicles, creatures, and buildings, enabling children to build, play, and then rebuild their creations. Experienced builders enjoy the challenge of LEGO Technic® sets, such as the Race Car ($19.99) and Excavator ($79.99), featuring detailed functionality that mimics their real world counterparts, and two building instructions so that children can create multiple models with one kit. Robotics (Ages 10+)LEGO MINDSTORMS pioneered a new way to build and play with LEGO bricks when it was first introduced in 1998. To commemorate the 15th anniversary, the world's original smart toy gets an upgrade in LEGOMINDSTORMS EV3 ($349.99), the most exciting and innovative LEGO robotics set ever. With the new platform, children can build, program and play with a starter robot in less than 20 minutes and can ease into the process with on-brick programming. Advanced users get tech upgrades, like a Linux operating system, that make sophisticated robot building and programming child's play. PC and Mac compatibility, plus integration with iOS and Android phones, MP3 players and tablets, take robot command and control to a whole new level. LEGO Themes (Ages 5+)One of the most popular themes of all time, LEGO CITY allows young builders to build and role play with the everyday heroes they know and love. Along with three new sets in the Transportation theme ($19.99 each), there is a Starter Set ($29.99) featuring a fire truck, ambulance, police motorcycle and corresponding minifigures. Fire and Police themesare both back with new models ($6.99-$99.99) and in August, builders can build and explore adventure with sets from the Cargo Airport ($19.99-$99.99) and Coast Guard ($6.99-$79.99). Following one of the most successful launches in the company's global history, LEGO Friends furthers the story of five girls who live, work and play in Heartlake City. A new Collectible Animals series ($4.99 each) provides a trial building opportunity to construct a small habitat for each pet. A series of sets such as Stephanie's Soccer Practice ($9.99) and Emma's Karate Class ($9.99) let builders create and explore extracurricular activities and hobbies. Launching in time for back to school, children can build Heartlake High ($49.99), featuring classroom, art and music room, cafeteria and lockers. The Dolphin Cruiser ($69.99) yacht opens to reveal a luxury home inside and includes recreational sports equipment. LEGO Legends of CHIMA is a new original property that combines the fun of building with role play, social competitive play and digital and video game play. Builders compete via heroic animal characters, such as a lion, gorilla or crocodile, to obtain the power of CHI. The collection includes new Speedorz challenges, featuring a flywheel vehicle, ripcord launcher and buildable obstacles and stunts, in sets such as the CHI Waterfall ($14.99) and Ice Tower ($14.99) for action-packed competitive play. There are also classic building sets like Cragger's Command Ship ($69.99) and The Lion CHI Temple ($119.99), six Buildable Action Figures ($14.99 each) and a new LEGO Legends of CHIMAboard game ($19.99) which together create the entire fantasy play world of CHIMA. Digital games and an original television series will launch later in the year.LEGO Galaxy Squad, a new space fantasy theme, allows builders 8 and up to role play as the hero team saves the galaxy from a swarm of alien insects. Each of the 10 models in the collection ($11.99-99.99) offers a split feature function, turning every large model into two separate vehicles with ease. The 25th anniversary of LEGO Castle is marked by five new sets, including Gold Getaway ($19.99) and King's Castle ($99.99), to build a classic kingdom of knights in shining armor, dragons and treasure for builders ages 5 and up. LEGO NINJAGO, one of the most popular LEGO properties ever introduced centered on the story of four young Ninjas mastering the art of Spinjitzu, enters its third year with six new sets ($9.99-$69.99) that introduce the Gold Ninja. Fans of all ages will want to collect 48 never-before-seen LEGO Minifigures ($2.99 each) via three new series releasing throughout the year. Licensed Building Fun (Ages 2+)Action-packed adventures come to life in brick form with LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Young fans can build Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo and Raphael in a series of six sets ($12.99-$59.99) and recreate action-packed scenes from the hit Nickelodeon CG-animated television series. Launching in April, five LEGO The Lone Rangerbuilding sets inspired by the scenes and characters from the Walt Disney Pictures film premiering this July feature the masked hero, his horse, Silver, and companion, Tonto, in sets such as Stagecoach Escape ($29.99) and Constitution Train Chase ($99.99), for hours of building and role play fun. LEGO DC UNIVERSE Super Heroes recreates famous comic heroes and villains. Available now, a collection of new BATMAN sets includes The Bat vs. Bane Tumbler Chase ($39.99). Three sets tied to the summer feature film, Man of Steel, will launch in May. Two LEGO MARVEL Super Heroes sets are now available that feature Spider-Man, including the Daily Bugle Showdown ($49.99). Three Iron Man 3 sets will launch in March, inspired by the forthcoming summer feature film. Two epic themes first introduced to the LEGO world last year continue with a new collection of building sets based on The Lord of the Ringsand The Hobbitcharacters and scenes. Four kits ($12.99-$99.99) based on The Lord of the Rings trilogy will launch in June. Details of building sets tied to The Hobbit: The DESOLATION OF SMAUG will be revealed later this year. Perennially popular LEGO Star Wars, inspired by the Star Wars film saga and the animated television series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, features new favorites such as the Battle of Hoth ($49.99) and Rancor Pit ($59.99) available now, and AT-TE ($89.99) and Jabba's Sail Barge ($119.99) coming in August. Buildable Action Figures (Ages 6+)The LEGO HERO FACTORY is where heroes are designed, equipped and built to accomplish any mission that beams in from across the universe. Children can build articulated action figures ($9.99-$34.99) that coincide with an online game and a free mobile app that, in 2013, tell the story of a devious Brain Attack. LEGO Games (Ages 6+)Bringing families together through building and gaming fun,the LEGO Games collection of board games adds a family game, Story Mixer ($29.99), that encourages hours of family fun through silly storytelling inspired by mini LEGO creations. A LEGO Legends of CHIMA game allows children to build and play with the property in a gaming format. Two new licensed games include BATMAN ($29.99) and The Lord of the Rings: The Battle of Helm's Deep ($34.99) allowing fans of all ages to compete as their favorite characters from both iconic properties.
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Harold was born on March 5, 1947 in Yreka and passed away on Oct. 4, 2012 with family at his side.
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Harold was a hard worker all of his life. He started out at the age of 10, delivering newspapers and other odd jobs, all the way up to his teen years. When he turned 19, he started working in the woods. Shortly after, he learned how to run heavy equipment. During his time off, he enjoyed things like racing on and off the race track. He liked hunting also. His passion for racing and hunting moved him toward driving trucks for Stidham Trucking, hauling lumber and later to long haul trucking. He still felt the passion for log truck driving, so his goal was to become an owner/operator, and he did this until his illness stopped him from driving truck.
Nothing was more important to him than spending time with his family and friends. He would take his grandkids driving with him, and his sons occasionally. He will be missed and remembered by all who knew him. He was a great man, husband, father and friend. He was also proud to be Native American Indian.
Harold is survived by his wife Daylene; his daughter Brandy; his sons Harold Jr. (Duner), Vincent, John and Norman; his grandchildren Cody, Jesse, Ishi, Matthew, VJ, Brandon, Amber, Little John, Makala and Harlee; and many cousins, nephews and nieces.
Harold was preceded in death by his grandmother Edith Croy; his mother Viola Croy; his uncles Eddie, Dale, William and Norman; and his Aunt Gen.
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Update of Efforts to Combat Piracy
Summary of Subject Matter
Opening Statements
Chairman Duncan Hunter (R-CA)
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
Hearing on Update of Efforts to Combat Piracy
April 10, 2013
Opening Statement
(Remarks as Prepared)
The Subcommittee is meeting this morning to review efforts by the United States and the international community to respond to piracy on the high seas and prevent future attacks. Since the Subcommittee's last hearing on this topic, there has been a dramatic reduction in the number of attacks off the Horn of Africa. I commend industry, labor, the federal government, and the international community for working together and taking strong actions to improve the safety and security of the crews, vessels, and cargoes transiting those strategically important waters.
Unfortunately, although the situation has improved on the East Coast of Africa, it has deteriorated on the West Coast. Attacks on vessels and mariners in the Gulf of Guinea have risen nearly 20 percent from 2011 to 2012. Pirates are venturing further from shore and using more violent tactics. In just the last few weeks, pirates operating out of Nigeria hijacked more than five vessels, taking more than 20 mariners hostage, and killing one crewmember.
The United States is not immune from the violence. Since 2008, pirates have attacked or attempted to attack 20 U.S.-flagged vessels. Pirates took three Americans hostage, including two working on a U.S.-flagged offshore supply vessel in the Gulf of Guinea. In 2011, pirates ruthlessly murdered a retired couple from Southern California and their two friends from Washington State as they sailed through the Indian Ocean.
In addition to the human cost, piracy impacts our economy by driving up the cost of moving critical commodities. By some estimates, the cost of piracy on the world economy is more than $7 billion. The cost to the U.S. taxpayer to provide Navy patrols and reimburse industry for their costs to move defense and humanitarian cargo through high risk waters is immense, totaling more than $65 million in a recent year.
Finally, I am concerned with the impact piracy is having on our national security. Piracy has become a multimillion dollar criminal enterprise funded by ransoms and the black market sales of stolen oil and other cargoes. Tracking ransom payments and capturing pirate financiers has proven tremendously difficult. This is concerning as we know terrorist groups are operating in Africa. I look forward to hearing from our witnesses on what actions they are taking to improve our ability to disrupt pirate financing.
Piracy is recognized internationally as a crime against all nations and it is a crime to which all nations must respond. This hearing provides us with the chance to examine ways to respond to the ongoing threat. It is important for us to find solutions to minimize, if not end, this threat and its impact on our citizens, economy, and national security.
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Rear Admiral Servidio, Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, United States Coast Guard | written testimony
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As the United States continues to pursue multilateral trade negotiations through the World Trade Organization (WTO) Doha Round, it is imperative that the United States maintains a strong negotiating position for agriculture if it is to ensure a "successful" outcome for the U.S. agricultural sector.
Such an outcome can only be defined by meaningful and measurable market access improvements for U.S. farm products, including rice, that will make up for any commitments to reduce trade-distorting domestic support for U.S. farmers.
It would send absolutely the wrong signal at the wrong time in the midst of these negotiations for Congress and the administration to write a new farm bill that would likely reduce the level of support for production agriculture and change the structure of farm payments.
American farmers and ranchers, particularly those in Missouri, are fortunate to have two senators who recognize this key aspect of the negotiations and the importance to this nation of a strong agricultural sector. They understand the integral role the current farm bill — the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 — plays in keeping the sector strong and competitive.
Sens. Jim Talent, R-Mo., and Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., have on May 2 introduced a bill that would extend the current farm bill until there is a WTO agreement that is ratified by Congress. Only after that ratification should Congress undertake the task of writing a new farm bill to guide future agricultural policy. A WTO agreement would allow us to know what commitments on market access, domestic support and export competition our global competitors have agreed to. Other cosponsors with Sens. Talent and Lincoln include Sens. Kit Bond, R-Mo., Norm Coleman R-Minn., Byron L. Dorgan, D-N.D., Mary Landrieu, D-La., Mark Pryor, D-Ark., and David Vitter, R-La.
Sen. Talent has recognized that U.S. producers like the current farm bill. It is well balanced, equitable, and provides assistance to all segments of U.S. agriculture. For this reason and the fact that the WTO negotiations continue to slowly drag on, Sens. Talent and Lincoln have taken this step to send a strong signal to our negotiating partners in the WTO that the United States will not unilaterally disarm when it comes to our agriculture sector.
The WTO negotiators missed their deadline for an agreement in December in Hong Kong. They have just missed the April 30 deadline by which "modalities" — the formulas for making reductions in domestic support programs, tariffs and export subsidies — were to have been agreed to. There has been no report of any substantial progress in the negotiations, but a new negotiating deadline has been set for the end of July.
It makes perfect sense in this scenario to extend the current farm bill until the WTO Doha Round of negotiations is successfully completed. It is the right policy at the right time for U.S. agriculture, and the U.S. rice industry sincerely thanks Sens. Talent and Lincoln for their leadership on this effort.
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Frans_d necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 35 diseños de 4 diseñadores freelance.
www. KoreaShop .nl - KoreaShop is an online supermarket selling Korean products
Are you the one to design my new site?
It's not too difficult what i'm asking.
read the brief and mail me for questions.
For each of the 3 templates (homepage / category page / product page)I will need a nicely layered PSD file.
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I'm currently working on a new version of my ecommerce website.
For this new website -which will be programmed using the popular ecommerce platform Magento- I would like to have 3 PSD designs:
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* the product page
I included the wireframes of these pages so please have a good look at them.
The website will be in Dutch. I included the wireframes in Dutch and English. The English version is for reference only and for those of you that don't speak Dutch ;-).
When you look trough the wireframes you will see that the 3 wireframes are very similar.
The header, the left and right column and the footer are exactly identical on all of these pages.
At the top right of the website you will find some social media buttons: (facebook & twitter) but also the "Dutch facebook" hyves (http://www.hyves.nl).
Ofcource these social media images do not need to be "buttons" like in my wireframes. You can design them any way you like.
In the left and right column you will find several blocks called "promo image" these will be variable block of text or images. I can place them there through Magento. You do not need to design these blocks.
I prefer that that position of the elements in the design should stay like in the wireframe (little changes are OK though).
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