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The recent economic opening of Myanmar is a huge chance for the country. However it has also given rise to threats to its stability, and especially to populations in areas affected by ethnic conflict. International actors will need to be careful not to exacerbate the situation further.
Sitting at the crossroads of India, China and South East Asia, military-dominated Myanmar (known by many in the West as Burma) is under transformation. March this year marked two major milestones: 50 years since the military first seized power, and 12 months since the incumbent quasi-civilian government was inaugurated. The months following have seen the country all but shed its burdensome pariah status, with high-level diplomatic dialogues becoming an almost weekly occurrence, and most Western sanctions being lifted or indefinitely suspended.
While Myanmar remains a deeply fractured state along geographical and ethnic lines, the country appears to be rapidly entering a new era, one that will be defined primarily by a military-heavy centralised elite, aiming to play off Western and Asian interests in pursuance of economic growth. While many benefits will be felt throughout society and further transformation should certainly be encouraged, a new set of security risks are emerging, most acutely for populations in areas affected by ethnic conflict.
Economic and Strategic Imperatives
In the public sphere, the West's shift in approach has largely been attributed to the allowance of the country's most popular leader Aung San Suu Kyi into the parliament, alongside half-baked efforts to implement less draconian policies on matters such as freedom of speech, expression and association. The government has also been praised for the signing of preliminary ceasefires with many of the country's pro-democracy armed opposition groups and the release of hundreds of political prisoners. Perhaps most encouraging has been the 180 degree shift in leaders' rhetoric on such issues, with former generals not only admitting the downfalls of their autocratic approach to governance but stating commitment to genuine reform.
Such ameliorations have been crucial to fostering greater engagement and should not be overlooked. However, the causes are rooted in the convergence of Western and Myanmar economic and strategic imperatives, most significantly those relating to China.
Pushing primarily to meet its vast energy needs, China has become a dominant force in shaping the economies of developing countries across the world. Nowhere is this more prevalent than in neighbouring Myanmar, which holds a wealth of natural resources and a key corridor connecting China's landlocked south western provinces to the Indian Ocean. Somewhat aggressively permeating much of the country's decrepit economy, China has attracted vicious opposition among much of Myanmar's population as well as many of its military leaders. As a result, following the former dictator's recession from power, progressive elements of the former junta led by President Thein Sein have come to the fore and are prioritising the reparation of relations with the international community in order to diversify their trade partners and political connections.
Concomitantly, the allure of the region's burgeoning markets has gained the focus not just of multinational corporations, but of governments from across the globe, facilitating a new epoch of Western-Myanmar relations.
Free trade agreements in the region have formed an integrated economy more populous than NAFTA and the EU combined. 2015 will see the formation of the ASEAN economic community, allowing free-flow of goods, capital, services and labour across all ASEAN member states. Integral to these plans is Myanmar, as the region's only link to the Bay of Bengal – key for seaborne trade with Africa, the Middle East and Europe – and across land to India and beyond. This geostrategic reality has not only made engagement with Myanmar crucial to Western states and their allies, it has also provided incentive for Myanmar's military elite to come out of isolation and enlist the support of international financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund, the Asia Development Bank and the World Bank.
Shaping Reforms
So where does this leave the people of Myanmar, a devastatingly oppressed and poverty-stricken population, most of which have no regular access to electricity or clean running water and have experienced decades of persistent human rights abuse and conflict?
In many ways, Myanmar's citizenry is already benefiting significantly from the transition underway, and that looks likely to continue. While for the most part, the country's awakening has been orchestrated to suit the needs of the former junta and associated elites, it has been influenced unprecedentedly by a somewhat embryonic civil society movement, that has been on the rise since 2008. A vast array of actors, some well-connected with the existing political and military frameworks, others more in touch with the country's poorest communities, have been instrumental in shaping reforms. While the priorities of government and business elites often differ to those held by civil society organisations, many unexpected dialogues are taking place on issues ranging from land management to freedom of the media.
In urban areas particularly, development of infrastructure is underway and many in the educated classes are eagerly anticipating the arrival of Western companies in the services, manufacturing and tourism sectors. Compared with most of those from Asia, Western companies offer better pay, labour standards and opportunities for career development. New products too are already available, and after years of dumping from neighbouring states, economists in the country have long-argued this is a crucial step. Perhaps most significantly, citizens now have unrestricted access to the Internet, while newspapers and journals no longer have to go through the censorship board. Though further steps still need to be taken, this has given people an unprecedented level of access to information on the politics and socioeconomics of their country. This is crucial if the government is to live up to claims that 2015 general elections will be free and fair.
Building Tensions
In rural areas, however, the socioeconomic trajectory appears less clear, particularly in the country's peripheral States, which are home to the majority of the non-Burman population and a lion's share of the country's natural resources. Aside from coastal areas in the west, these areas are characterised by densely forested mountain ranges and remain home to a myriad of armed actors of diverse ethnic groups. The largest have been active in some form or other since the country's independence, retaining arms in order to secure greater autonomy from the government. While some are driven by a political reform agenda, ultimately seeking the formation of a federal union, others are primarily concerned with holding territory in order to profit from local resources and govern people of their ethnic group without interference. To complicate the landscape further are an unknown quantity of small militia, some aligned with state, others remaining hostile, which typically man checkpoints or provide security for bribes from traders and construction companies. As the West ramps up support for the government, and substantive military cooperation becomes a realistic possibility, its overall impact on such an environment must be carefully managed.
Mapping out the actual political dynamics of many of these regions is an impossible task, not just for foreign developmental partners, but even for the government itself. Worryingly, supremacist ideologies that defined the doctrines of former regimes' form a basis for much of the new constitution, which provides next to no local autonomy to administrative states and regions, particularly on matters pertaining to development and security. Nevertheless, concerted efforts are being made by the President to reach out to the most established groups and a noted change in tone when compared with former regimes has been rewarded with a series of unprecedented ceasefires.
On the ground though, these agreements remain fragile, with opposition groups and the government seemingly at odds with where to go next in order to reach a lasting settlement. The government's strategy is reminiscent of those it used in the 1990s to buy groups out by allowing economic concessions and developing business partnerships. In theory, such an approach to counter-insurgency doesn't only appease armed actors themselves – or at least large portions of them, encouraging divides to form – it also opens space for business to grow, benefiting local livelihoods and curbing their enthusiasm for supporting insurgents. However, following decades of the Myanmar state forces targeting entire populations with brutal violence and devastation of livelihoods to achieve such ends, opposition groups' political aims have gained widespread popular support and mistrust of the government is rife.
The majority of armed groups themselves have persistently called for comprehensive political dialogue to precede any major development programmes. This demand has been accepted in principle at the negotiation table by government delegates, but has not been referred to officially. Sources close to the delegation have confirmed that its primary aim is to get signatures on paper, with the hope that rebel groups will dissipate over time as the socioeconomic environment improves. Such an approach has left relations on a knife-edge, provoking diverse responses from different groups.
Most opposed to Government peace plans is Myanmar's second largest non-state armed group, the Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO), which had held a ceasefire based on similar principles between 1994 and 2011. Along with a myriad of ethnic armed forces in the late 80s and early 90s, the KIO signed an agreement which gave them patches of territory in areas populated mostly by Kachin ethnics, and began cooperating on development programmes with the promise that political dialogue would follow. In reality, dialogue never materialised, and tensions came to a head in June 2011 when government forces infiltrated KIO territory to secure a dam construction site they felt was under threat. Ensuing events set in motion conflict that continues to this day, having displaced around 75,000 civilians and set the stage for horrific abuses to be committed by the state on locals, including an alarming number of women and children.
The government has extended an olive branch to the KIO numerous times, most recently in October 2012, when the delegation promised the group political dialogue and agreed to hold negotiations for the first time with a mil-pol alliance spearheaded by the group including all of the country's pro-federal ethnic armed groups. However, while brutal attacks on rebel fighters and civilians alike continue in KIO territory and that of their allies that have signed ceasefires, confidence appears very low among KIO leaders. This was clearly indicated recently when low-ranking officials were sent by the group to negotiations.
International Intervention
With Western sanctions lifted, the floodgates are open for developmental assistance to the Myanmar government and the arrival of multi-national corporations. As a result, the country looks set to experience rapid economic growth, with the centralised quasi-civilian administration and its corporate associates at the helm. With military cooperation on the horizon too, international actors will need to be careful not to exacerbate fragilities further. As learned in Afghanistan, propping up a centralised regime is rarely conducive to lasting stability and can damage the reputation of Western powers among locals significantly. A security framework capable of managing Myanmar's complex geopolitical structure, and its abundance of point-source resources, must incorporate ethnic armed actors that are trusted and supported by the people, or it is doomed to perpetuate further conflict and instability.
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Algeria's ex-leader hints at need for president not to run again for health reasons
ALGIERS, Algeria – Algeria's former president issued a big hint Thursday that he thinks the ailing incumbent should withdraw from upcoming elections in April because of his failing health.
Liamine Zeroual, a former general who led the country from 1995 to 1998 in the midst of its bloody civil war against the Islamists, is a respected figure in this oil-rich North African country of 38 million.
In a statement, he described the presidency as "a heavy and delicate task, both moral and physical" — an allusion to President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's poor state of health.
He also criticized the 2008 decision to remove term limits from the presidency that allowed Bouteflika to run again.
The 77-year-old president suffered a stroke last year that has left him partially paralyzed and with difficulty talking, yet he has gone ahead with plans to run for a fourth term in the April 17 elections.
On Tuesday, his political advisor Abdelaziz Belkhadem said that while the president's legs are now paralyzed, "he is lucid and in possession of his intellectual capacities, allowing him to take decisions."
With the backing of the powerful ruling party and the machinery of the state, Bouteflika is expected to win.
Algeria is a key Western ally in the fight against terrorism.
There have been small demonstrations all over the country against Bouteflika's fourth term, but most have been swiftly crushed by security forces.

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Colorado Attorney General John Suthers, an ardent opponent of marijuana legalization, said Wednesday he would respect the will of the voters on Amendment 64 but cast doubt on the measure's longterm success.
The measure — which legalizes possession of up to an ounce of marijuana and allows for a commercial, recreational marijuana industry — passed on Tuesday and will take effect as soon as the final vote is certified sometime before the end of the year.
"Despite my strongly held belief that the 'legalization' of marijuana on a state level is very bad public policy, voters can be assured that the Attorney General's Office will move forward in assisting the pertinent executive branch agencies to implement this new provision in the Colorado Constitution," Suthers wrote in a statement.
But Suthers cast doubt on the longterm legality of Amendment 64, saying, "the ability of the federal government to criminally sanction possession, use and distribution of marijuana, even if grown, distributed and used in a single state, was recognized by the U.S. Supreme Court ."
"Therefore, absent action by Congress, Coloradans should not expect to see successful legal challenges to the ability of the federal government to enforce its marijuana laws in Colorado," Suthers wrote.
He urged the U.S. Department of Justice — which has been considering lawsuits in Colorado and in Washington, where a legalization measure also passed Tuesday, to block the new marijuana laws — to articulate its response "as soon as possible."
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado, John Walsh, issued a statement midmorning Wednesday:
"The Department of Justice's enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act remains unchanged. In enacting the Controlled Substances Act, Congress determined that marijuana is a Schedule I controlled substance. We are reviewing the ballot initiative and have no additional comment at this time."
See how your county voted on Amendment 64.
John Ingold: 303-954-1068, email@example.com or twitter.com/john_ingold


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Nearly every weekend there's a minor league MMA event somewhere in the world. Here's a brief look at one: Elite Cage Challenge II, which took place in Yorktown Heights, N.Y. on Sunday, March 17, 2013.
- Gregy Styles def. Ryan Delgado via TKO (Punches) in R2
- Ethan Gomez def. Rob Reda via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in R1
- Joe Vitale def. Will Ugellies via TKO (Punches) in R1
- Erin Cooney def. Jody Lynn Riecher via TKO (Punches) in R1
- Sam McCormick def. Jojo Machado via Verbal Submission in R3
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The full list should be available soon. Unusually, no information about accepts/submits was provided in the author notification.
Here's our (accepted) paper.
Update: 135 papers accepted, with some caveats. There were 4 merges, and with two papers, I believe that there will be two separate papers in the (already extra-large) proceedings, but only one talk. The rationale for this escapes me. Effectively there will be 137 papers in the proceedings though. This translates to a 36% acceptance rate.
Update II: The list of accepted papers is here.


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On Saturday, hundreds turned out for the official ribbon-cutting and fountain-switch-flipping to dedicate Kingsport's new Centennial Park - marking the Model City's 100th birthday. Full story will be online Saturday evening and in Sunday's print
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Walter Carmack will celebrate his 104th Birthday on July 8, 2017. He was born in Wise, Virginia on July 8, 1913 and lived in Virginia until early 1941.
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text: The CyberKnife® Robotic Radiosurgery System was cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2001 to treat tumors anywhere in the body, including the prostate. Despite its name, the CyberKnife System is not a surgical procedure. In fact, there is no cutting involved. Instead, the CyberKnife System delivers high doses of radiation directly to the prostate in four to five treatment sessions in a treatment called prostate stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), also referred to as prostate radiosurgery. The CyberKnife System offers patients a minimally invasive, alternative prostate cancer treatment. Prostate cancer treatments with the CyberKnife System are typically performed on an outpatient basis over a period of four to five days, requiring no overnight hospital stays. Most patients experience minimal to no side effects with a quick recovery time.


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Make a difference in women's lives by spreading The Heart Truth® in your community. The program materials are easy to use in a wide variety of settings, whether you represent a health care facility, business, non-profit organization, government agency, or community group. In fact, anyone who wants to make a difference in women's lives can help spread The Heart Truth.
Also, be sure to check out The Heart Truth for Women: A Speaker's Kit, which has an easy-to-use speaker's guide and video—everything you need to make a compelling presentation to your community group. Act now to protect your heart health—and help others protect theirs.
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The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection® and First Ladies Red Dress Collection airport dioramas can be found in airports across the country.
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When Delicious Meets Nutritious: Recipes for Heart HealthFeatures 10 mouth-watering recipes and lists practical tips and substitutions for creating heart healthy versions of your favorite recipes.
The NHLBI's Health Topics WebsiteA Web-based resource that provides information about women's heart disease—its risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, as well as a discussion on living with the disease.
The Healthy Heart Handbook for WomenThe 122-page, full-color, 20th anniversary edition of The Healthy Heart Handbook for Women provides the information on women's heart disease and practical suggestions for reducing your own risk.
Hispanics and HypertensionAn infographic explaining the difference in awareness, treatment, and control of high blood pressure amongst Hispanic women of different heritage groups.
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Disparities in Health: Heart Disease in African American Women
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Leading Causes of Death for American Women (2010)A graph illustrating the six leading causes of death among American women.
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#MoveItMay: Make your Health a PriorityJoin The Heart Truth for 31 days of physical activity and heart healthy eating in May 2014. Use #MoveItMay to track your progress and share your success on Facebook , Twitter , and Pinterest .
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Speaker's Kit
The Heart Truth for Women: A Speaker's KitThe Heart Truth for Women: A Speaker's Kit is easy to use and supplies all you need to hold a one-hour session on heart disease—instructions, handouts, responses to likely questions, and a compelling video, which features women telling their own stories about how heart disease changed their lives.
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The Heart Truth for Women: A Speaker's Kit (Spanish)The Heart Truth for Women: A Speaker's Kit (Spanish) is a tool that is easy to use and supplies all you need to hold a 1-hour Spanish language session on heart disease including; new statistics, design and imagery, as well as instructions, overheads, handouts, responses to likely questions, and a compelling video, which features women telling their own stories about heart disease and how to take action to help prevent it.
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Every Woman, Every Heart
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This video features Milena's experience as a candidate for an NHLBI-funded stem cell therapy clinical trial led by Dr. Keith Horvath. Milena suffered a heart attack in 2006 and she developed persistent debilitating angina (chest pain).
The videos below include short films that spotlight the NHLBI's The Heart Truth's moments with celebrities about why they support The Heart Truth, and important information on heart attack warning symptoms and risk factors.
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The Heart Truth Wallet Card
A compact patient information card containing tips for heart health, heart disease risk factors, and numbers all women should know to fight heart disease. It also includes space for recording personal results from blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood glucose screenings, as well as a listing of the NHLBI guidelines for healthy numbers. This card makes a terrific give-away resource for health fairs, information centers, and health care providers.
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Government confirms support for airport expansion in the south-east
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Koutsopatriy 'a bottomless well of energy'by Richard Paige • May 2, 2014 Share:
Ivan Koutsopatriy '16 has a backstory few can match, and it starts in Siberia.
Born in Novosibirsk, Russia, to a Greek father and Russian mother, Koutsopatriy (Koot-so-paht-tree) spent his formative years in Russia's third largest city, a stop on the Trans-Siberian Railway, as the nation was transitioning from the Soviet Union to the Russian Federation.
For perspective, Novosibirsk is closer geographically to Beijing than it is to Moscow.
When he was six, Koutsopatriy's mother, who worked in international business as a translator, met and fell in love with an American businessman based in suburban Dayton, Ohio. Following a long-distance courtship, Koutsopatriy and his mother visited him in Eaton, Ohio. It was a round-trip ticket that went unused.
It was in Eaton during third grade where Koutsopatriy learned the value of a good work ethic – directly from his mother – after posting a few Ds on his report card.
"I've always liked school and being a student. I remember my first report card in third grade. I got Ds and she whipped me into shape, so to speak," he chuckled.
He took up swimming and the alto saxophone, parlaying both into success. Despite having to commute 45 minutes each way to swim practice, he eventually became a highly successful sprinter, qualifying for the state championships.
Musically, he excelled too, earning first chair in the concert orchestra, while also playing in the jazz, pep, and marching bands.
While passionate about those pursuits, Koutsopatriy's true passion is science. The words slide matter-of-factly from his mouth and linger in the air. "I had a good run with the sax," Koutsopatriy said, "but now I'm focused on my work. You couldn't put yourself through this without loving it."
Wabash chemistry guru Lon Porter puts it much differently. "He has this passion for learning and exploring. He loves it. You can see it in his eyes," he said bursting with equal parts pride and excitement. "He lights up in the lab and he lights up in the classroom. He's a bottomless well of energy."
Perhaps the eyes are his tell. It starts in the way that he squints when contemplating a point. Maybe, it's the way he emphasizes points with his hands. Regardless, you begin to sense a drive, a focus, a confidence in Koutsopatriy that moves him forward.
"Driven would definitely be a good word to describe Ivan," said Abraham Hall '16, Koutsopatriy's roommate as a freshman. "He is simply a great guy who knows what he wants to do with his life and is not going to let anything stop him from achieving his goals."
He entered Wabash in the fall of 2012 with the goal of being a doctor – "I enjoy people, I like interactions and I love science. It was a way to impact society in a beneficial way," he says – but a second semester chemistry class with Dr. Richard Dallinger opened his eyes to the world of research and shifted his paradigm.
He's now going full bore as a researcher, and much like his other pursuits, there already are signs of success. Following his freshman year, he spent the summer working in Dr. Porter's lab as a research assistant.
Koutsopatriy quickly established himself with a work ethic and drive that separates himself from others. Never afraid to ask questions, he was neither intimidated by the process nor lost sight of the learning opportunities.
"If he doesn't get it, he has the humility to ask," said Porter. "I respect that so much because too often students are afraid to admit that. When he does get it, his mind locks on it like a steel trap and he doesn't forget it."
The impact of his time in the lab last summer has not lessened. "Venturing into science with a professional was the absolute best part of my Wabash experience thus far," the biochemistry major and math minor explained. "That is the jewel of what I've done. It changed my career path to do research in chemical biology, cancer biology, something of the sort."
Porter said, "Ivan is beginning to see that he can make contributions to help people in very specific research ways."
Spurred on by those successes in the lab and a desire to work with the best, Koutsopatriy reached out on his own to world-renowned researcher Dr. Thomas M. Roberts '70, chair of cancer biology at the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center in hopes of securing a spot in the lab.
Eventually, Roberts offered an opportunity, but one without funding. So Koutsopatriy has turned this into a quest to secure his own funding through available grants and his own fundraising in order to pay his way to Boston and work with a master researcher.
The effort definitely caught Roberts' attention.
"I have been impressed by Ivan's drive and tenacity," Roberts said. "The state of funding for research in this country is terrible, which means that Ivan has really had to scramble to come up with funds. It's all been extremely impressive."
Not surprisingly, Koutsopatriy quickly understood and appreciated the two key tenets of science. First, he understood that each failure isn't an endpoint. It's a new opportunity for discovery.
"Things go wrong a lot of time in the lab," said Porter. "Ninety-nine percent of those moments are not 'eureka' moments. They are expletives. Ivan appreciates how negatives become positives and finds new ways to attack a problem."
Second, he's able to see beyond the beakers and test tubes and get a big-picture grasp of how research can build from an idea in one's mind to a new device or therapy.
"We're just talking about basic chemistry," continued Porter. "He can see the connection between the basic reaction we work on and how it could lead to something new."
Koutsopatriy isn't all about the lab. He's a physical fitness nut, who can just as easily be found working out in the Allen Center, and has found a creative outlet by working in the Lilly Library Media Center. Further, he also took a class in stagecraft and found that he loves the theater. In fact, he was part of the electrical crew for the February 2013 Wabash Theater production of "Take Me Out."
Whether in the lab or out, it just comes down to people for Koutsopatriy. "I generally enjoy the company of people," he said. "I like to be involved with something social to get a break from the books."
Porter sees balance in Ivan's approach to life. Yes, there in an intensity in his efforts, but also diversions that allow him to recharge his batteries.
"He burns in so many diverse directions," Porter said. "I love the fact that he has such a focus on science and research, but at the same time, he's balanced. He's got this drive for physical fitness. That's his outlet. To be honest, the stuff he really loves isn't work for him. He just eats it up."
The focus and intensity that others see in Koutsopatriy certainly has roots in his native Siberia, though he feels a deep obligation to capitalize on the opportunities presented to him stateside by his mother and the father who raised him.
"My mother raised me very well," said Koutsopatriy, who became a naturalized U.S. citizen prior to his 18th birthday. "It was hard to grow up in the former Soviet Union, especially around the time of the collapse. She's a very strong woman who endured much hardship, and I am very fortunate to have her and my father, who brought us out of the Soviet Union, and gave me these opportunities."
Three years ago he felt like Wabash was the perfect place for him. Everything about the school appealed to him at decision-making time. He's even happier now that the school continues to stimulate him intellectually.
"I can't explain how happy I am at Wabash. How much I enjoy the classes, the people, and the environment," said Koutsopatriy. "I couldn't have picked a better, more supportive, more nurturing place for academic and personal growth."
A Wabash Q&A
What is your favorite Wabash tradition?
The Monon Bell. That one is usually a hard one for students because while you are studying anywhere on campus, you can hear that thing ringing non-stop.
Success and failure are a part of life. To this point, what has been your favorite mistake?
I tried taking major level physics, major level biology, organic chemistry and linear algebra all in one semester. And I did that up until the first exam. I got my first D in linear algebra and I realized I got that because I didn't have time to study for it and it's not my major, so I dropped that class. There was a fear of failure because I was failing pretty hard (laughs).
If you could cook one meal, what would it be?
Vareniki, and I can cook it. It's a traditional Russian dish and if I could cook it right now, I would, and I'd eat it.
If you could give your 10-year-old self a piece of advice, what would it be?
Do you and you'll be fine.
If you have a personal credo, what is it?
Find what's important and chase it.
If in your dreams you could have created one great piece of art – painting, song, sculpture, prose, etc. – by any other person, what would it be?
If I had all the artistic skills in the world, I would carve a great statue of my mother.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what are you doing in that picture?
Working away in a lab.
If you could wish for one thing in your future, what would it be?
To be able to give back to all of those who have given so much to me.


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This is outstanding!! I make it all the time!! :D
Raw ranch dressing recipe
Prep Time
Total Time
Shelf Life5 days in fridge
- 1 1/4 cups cashews
- 3/4 cup water (or a little more)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons agave nectar (or honey) (or maple syrup)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Recipe Directions
- 1. Just throw everything in your high-speed blender and blend until smooth! Easy!
The Rawtarian's ThoughtsBy The Rawtarian
Don't believe me that this could taste as good as old-school SAD (standard American diet) ranch? Just try it. I dare ya :)
Raw ranch dressing is another one of those things that I cannot believe it's possible to replicate raw. But, hallelujah, it is possible.
There is nothing like a nice fresh carrot dipped in raw ranch dressing, no?
And I have even had the pleasure of dipping my raw vegan pizza in raw ranch dressing. "Cue heavenly harp sound...."
So here's my favourite raw ranch dressing recipe for you... I use it basically like a normal salad dressing or dip. I usually make one batch and serve it as a vegetable dip, salad dressing and maybe even on a few more exciting things, like in a raw vegan BLT sandwich or dip raw pizza in it if I am feeling particularly daring.
Of course, you also know that the best vegetables to dip in raw ranch dressing are carrots and broccolli, right?
Nutrition Facts
- This recipe is very low in Calories, and Carbohydrates.
- This recipe is low in Sodium.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Protein, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K.
Amounts per 76 g (3 oz) suggested serving
|% Daily
|9 %
|4 g
|7 %
|18 g
|23 %
|14 g
|4 %
|Dietary Fiber
|0.9 g
|3 %
|7 g
|17 mg
|2 %
|1.6 mg
|12 %
|296 mg
|13 %
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Comments and Reviews
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Gina!
June M
Sep 07, 2016
June M 's Review
Raw ranch dressing recipe
Loved loved loved! I used 1/4 c cashews and 1 c raw almonds (did not soak at all) and replaced the 1/3 c oil with water (in addition to the 3/4 c called for in the recipe) and it turned out amazing. Very thick but excellent as a dip. I just added more water to thin as a dressing. Thanks for the recipe. It was seriously mind blowing how it tastes exactly like ranch dip/ dressing!! My hubby and 10 year old son love it too!!
Hey June!
I'm so glad that you loved the flavor and that your tweaks worked out well for you. :)
Lauren Sullivan
Sep 01, 2016
I need to make this. I am surprised by the calories, though. Doesn't that seem high, and not low, for a dressing? I guess they're good calories, right?
Hi Lauren!
Everything in moderation :)
The cashews make it rather high in fat, but it's packed full of healthy, wholesome ingredients, no preservatives, and is fresh! If you combine it with a ton of veggies, like a big salad or chopped veggies, you'll be doing just fine!
Lauren Sullivan
Nov 03, 2016
Thank you! How long does cashew dressing like this keep? :)
Kristin conover
Jul 14, 2016
Kristin conover's Review
Raw ranch dressing recipe
This was delicious. My husband thinks it is too sweet, so we will try starting with no sweetner next time and slowly adding it in until he thinks it's perfect. Lol. Do you know if there is a way to make raw ranch without cashews, using something else?
We just transitioned into 80% Raw 20% Cooked, and your site has been amazing. Just wanted to throw out a huge thank you!
It sounds like you are on an awesome roll, Kristin, nice job!!
Instead of cashews, the only other alternative is macadamia nuts in this recipe. (Because these are the two nuts that will give you the creamiest results.)
Cindy Shigeta
Jun 29, 2017
Do you think using white beans instead of cashews would work?
Hmmm... well, I really can't speak to that idea, as my instinct is to say it MAY work, kinda - but you might want to reduce the liquid a bit. And it is VERY RISKY. But the potential is there.
If you try it, I WANT TO KNOW HOW IT TURNS OUT!!!!
Jul 05, 2016
How long will this keep in the fridge ?
Hi Brittany,
This will keep for about 4-5 days in the fridge.
Jun 14, 2016
Ronna's Review
Raw ranch dressing recipe
So GOOD! SO good! But get this, I forgot the water!
I cut the recipe in half to see if I'd like and simply forgot to add the water. It came out very thick (dah), and when I tasted it I just swooned with delight. Everything about it delighted my taste buds. The next day (today) the dressing was even thicker; I couldn't wait to taste it, so I did, with apple slices. My dog and I often share an apple and today I took my share and dipped them into some of the Raw Ranch Dressing (without water), again, swooning with delight.
Thank you Laura-Jane for another winning recipe. My only dilemma now is rather I should add that water next time I make it - LOL!
Ronna, thanks for sharing your story! I think the main difference is that without the water it is more of a dip than a dressing -- so it would be harder to pour on something. But, as you mentioned, the flavor would still be good. :)
My dog loves apples too!
Jamie H.
Jun 10, 2016
I read through the first reviews, which I should have known better and scrolled down a little more, so it came out a little too sweet and overpoweringly apple cider vinegar-y for me. Next time I will add in those separately and little by little to make sure it's not too much of either one taste. Thanks for the recipe, I added more cashews and dill to hopefully help fix it.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Jamie! What kind of sweetener did you use? And it should have ACV bite, in my opinion :)
Tsyana Young
Jun 01, 2016
Tsyana Young's Review
Raw ranch dressing recipe
I am not raw, but this dressing is possibly the best alternative in the history of ever. While most 17-year-olds will be gobbling up unhealthy diabetes inducing slop, I will be carelessly dipping carrots, cucumbers, and strawberries, yes strawberries, in whole, clean, food.
Haha - nice Tsyana!! I am not sure about the strawberries though???
May 11, 2016
Jungark's Review
Raw ranch dressing recipe
We love it. The first time it came out better and I think it was because I squeezed the honey in without measuring. This time I measured and it came out too sweet for me. I think next time I will make without honey and try it while adding a little at a time. This is an amazing recipe. Our family can have ranch again. We are not raw but have a lot of food sensitivities. Tonight we are going to a dinner and I am taking this to put on our taco salad!
This will be delicious on your taco salad!!
Hungry Sarah
May 02, 2016
How do you get a smooth texture without a high speed blender? I just have a mediocre food processor for now. Is there an order for best blending? Should I soak the nuts?
Three thoughts, Hungry Sarah:
1. If your blender is crappy, then yes, soak your cashews in warm water for at least 45 minutes. Then drain. Then rinse clean with more water. Then pat dry with a clean tea towel and make the recipe immediately. (This softens and makes the cashews easier to blend but avoids having too much extra water in the recipe.)
2. The order for easier blending: put the wettest ingredients in first (water, lemon juice etc), and the dry ingredients (nuts etc) last.
3. Get a blender! Doesn't have to be a good one though.
Generally, blender is for wet stuff (sauces and puddings etc) and a food processor is for dryier stuff, like pie crusts, parmesan style sprinkle, etc
Apr 01, 2016
Isa's Review
Raw ranch dressing recipe
I don't like "normal" ranch, but I was looking for a dipping sauce for veggies. Well I said I will give this one a try. OMG, this is so good!!
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Harassment Reported Behind School
Pennsylvania State Police in McConnellsburg are investigating a case of harassment that occurred behind McConnellsburg Elementary School on Tuesday, May 24. Police reports indicate a 15-year-old McConnellsburg boy was allegedly grabbed by a 21-year-old man, also from McConnellsburg, at 7:50 p.m.
Ohio Man Flown From Accident Scene
A Wauseon, Ohio, man was extricated from a 2001 Mack tractor-trailer and flown to Altoona Regional Hospital last Tuesday following a crash in Wells Township.
According to state police, 42-year-old Todd A. Leu was travelling eastbound on Route 913 at an unsafe speed. Leu failed to slow down before negotiating a right-hand curve in the roadway, causing his tractor-trailer to flip onto the driver's side at 6:45 a.m. The vehicle slid off the road and into a guiderail and utility pole. It came to a rest on its roof near the northern berm, police added.
Leu sustained major injuries. It is unknown if he was using a seat belt. State police were assisted on the scene by Fischer's Towing; Tin Man Auto Body; Hustontown, Three Springs, RW&BT and Six Mile volunteer fire companies; New Enterprise Electric Co.; PennDOT; and Slates Salvage.
Mailbox Damaged
A mailbox located at 1852 Black Bear Road, Needmore, was damaged on Monday, May 23, at 7 a.m. Victim in the incident is a 48-yearold female. Anyone having further information regarding this case of criminal mischief is asked to call Trooper Wadsworth at 717-485- 3131.
DUI Arrest Made
Pennsylvania State Police in McConnellsburg have arrested a Harrisonville man in connection with a traffic stop near the truck runoff along Route 30 in Licking Creek Township. Police allege 56-year- old Eugene Leon Schooley was driving in an erratic manner on Thursday, May 26, at 2:17 a.m. Schooley was stopped and found to be driving under the influence, police said. He was charged through the office of Magisterial District Judge Devin Horne.
Liquor Law Violated
The Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement has filed charges against the Pack Horse Tavern in Mc- Connellsburg in connection with alleged incidents that occurred on January 5 and February 9 and 17. On those three dates, investigators maintain the establishment was unable to provide food as required.
Mischief Charges Filed
Charges of criminal mischief have been filed against Desiray Dawn Borror, 26, of Warfordsburg, through Magisterial District Judge Carol Jean Johnson. Borror, according to state police, is accused of damaging property belonging to a 54-year-old male between May 12 and May 16. The mischief allegedly occurred at 753 Franklin Mills Road in Bethel Township.
Restrooms Damaged
Restrooms located at Wells Tannery Community Park were spray-painted between 2:30 p.m. on May 23 and 11 a.m. on May 28. Anyone having further information linked to this case is asked to contact state police Trooper Massafra by calling the McConnellsburg substation at 717-485-3131.
Motorcycle Damaged
The ignition to a 2004 Kawasaki motorcycle was damaged between 5:30 p.m. on May 26 and 10:30 a.m. on May 30 at 117 South Second Street in McConnellsburg Borough. Victim in this case is a 37-year-old McConnellsburg man. Anyone with additional information pertinent to this incident of mischief is urged to call Trooper Massafra at 717-485-3131.
Accused Of Underage Drinking
A 20-year- old McConnellsburg man has been accused of underage drinking in connection with a traffic stop along Breezy Point Road over the holiday weekend. Levi Gene Bissser was pulled over for a traffic violation on Saturday, May 28, at 1:17 a.m., state police said. Bissser had allegedly consumed alcoholic beverages prior to the stop.
Money Stolen
An undisclosed amount of money was stolen from 161 Blackfoot Drive, McConnellsburg, between 7 p.m. on May 27 and 9:30 p.m. on May 28, according to state police. Victim of the burglary is a 20- year- old female from Mc- Connellsburg. Anyone having further information concerning this break-in should call state police Trooper Poole of the McConnellsburg barracks at 717-485-3131.
Tractor-Trailer Involved In Borough Crash
A 2007 Peterbilt tractortrailer was involved in a crash last Thursday in McConnellsburg Borough at the intersection of Lincoln Way East and North Second Street.
According to state police reports, 40-year-old Rodney T. Brown of Atlanta, Ga., was travelling westbound when he attempted to turn right onto North Second Street at 9:45 p.m. Brown, police said, cut the turn too quickly and struck a traffic light post on the northeast corner of the intersection. The trailer suffered moderate damage to its right rear axles.
State police were assisted on the scene by the Mc- Connellsburg Fire Police. Charges against Brown are pending further investigation.
Two Teens Injured In Crash
Two Franklin County teenagers suffered minor injuries when their vehicle crashed along Route 522 in Todd Township last Thursday evening.
State police said, a 17- year-old male from Fannettsburg was travelling south when he lost control of his 1999 Pontiac Grand Am on the rain- soaked roadway. The vehicle spun counterclockwise and crossed into the oncoming lane. The vehicle came to a rest at 7:38 p.m. after crashing into an abandoned building.
The driver and his passenger, a 16-year-old girl, also of Fannettsburg, were both wearing seat belts. The driver will be cited for driving on roadways laned for traffic. State police were assisted on the scene by the McConnells- burg Volunteer Fire Co. and Fire Police.
Car Drives Off Embankment
An eastbound 2011 Chevrolet Malibu ran off Route 30 before driving off an embankment and into a chain-link fence last Wednesday, state police said. The name of the driver involved in the 3:30 p.m. crash in Brush Creek Township was not released by state police, who did note the vehicle was driven under its own power to Fischer's Garage in Crystal Spring.
Charges Pending In Traffic Stop
Charges against a Mc- Connellsburg man are pending the results of blood tests and testing by the Pennsylvania State Police Crime Lab.
According to reports, 21- year-old Jeremy Ray Davis was stopped by troopers for a traffic violation along Route 522 near Giant Food Store on Friday, May 20. During the 9:10 p.m. stop. Davis was arrested for suspicion of operating a vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance. In addition, Davis was found in possession of two glass vials, which contained white pills and a white powder.
One Cited In Domestic Assault
State police, McConnellsburg, have cited 52-year-old Harrisonville resident Morris Benjamin Ramsey with harassment as a result of an argument that turned physical on Sunday, May 29. The alleged domestic assault occurred at 5 p.m. at a location along Buck Road in Licking Creek Township. The victim was a 50-year- old female from Harrisonville.


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No Vaccines; New Requirements In Oregon
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon parents who refuse vaccines for their children will have to visit a doctor or prove they watched an educational video before sending their kids off to school. Gov. John Kitzhaber signed the new requirement into law yesterday. Under the law, parents can still seek vaccine exemptions for nonmedical reasons.


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|Problem Summary
|Customer is connected to an agent. Agent and customer start hearing UCCX recordings played over their conversation
|Error Message
|A call comes into UCCX. From the same calling number we see another incoming call at the RP while the first call is still active within UCCX
|Possible Cause
|Issues in gateway/CUCM
|Recommended Action
To debug this issue, search for the calls coming in from a particular calling number. Look for "cgn=". If there is a second call from the same CGN while the first is still active then escalate to gateway/CUCM teams.
4245770: Oct 19 14:07:12.806 CDT %MIVR-SS_TEL-7-UNK:Call.accepted() JTAPICallContact[id=6880,implId=1171154/2,inbound=true,App name=35.Genie,task=null,session=133000006518,seq num=0,cn=555,dn=555,cgn=7603416989,a 4245825: Oct 19 14:07:13.009 CDT %MIVR-SS_RM-7-UNK:Processing msg: SessionActiveMsg (Rsrc:null ID:1171154/2 Type:IAQ) 4295795: Oct 19 14:16:37.925 CDT %MIVR-SS_RM-7-UNK:Processing msg: SessionAnsweredMsg (Rsrc:1171154/2 ID:agent030 Type:IAQ) 4298500: Oct 19 14:17:06.878 CDT %MIVR-SS_TEL-7-UNK:Call.received() JTAPICallContact[id=6988,implId=1171247/2,inbound=true,App name=35.Genie,task=null,session=null,seq num=-1,cn=555,dn=555,cgn=7603416989,ani=null 4299034: Oct 19 14:17:07.488 CDT %MIVR-SS_RM-7-UNK:Processing msg: SessionActiveMsg (Rsrc:null ID:1171247/2 Type:IAQ)
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When I bought my Iphone 4s about a year ago, I assumed and was told it was nearly 100% safe from hacking/spyware, etc. If you go to Apple's site, they will basically tell you the same most times. So will the civilian "experts" who post there. They say that even if it was somehow hacked, it only happens to a jailbroken one, and yu'd be able to find the Cydia app listed with your other apps in your phone. Then they tell you all you have to do is a factory reset, and viola! Its all good and safe again.... But again, some even say it cant be hacked.
I'm no expert, and I'm 99% sure that I understand less about smart phone technology or computers in general than most people here. But what I do know, is that my iphone 4s was hacked, and even after I did the factory reset, 'they' were still able to access my phone the very next day. I talked to 2 different apple techs over the phone last week about iphone security. I got the expected results: The first guy said he'd never heard of a smart phone being hacked, and the 2 guy I spoke with 2 days later told me that ANY smart phone can be hacked, including the iphone 4s, and all it takes is for the hacker to either send you an infected text, email or even a call! You may very well not see Cydia on your phone's app list either. After spending much time explaining the iphone issues I was/am having, I was sent to the apple store and quickly given a new phone. The issues I'm having are with a family member and his friends, who apparently are very technically savy when it comes to hacking. I'm not going to spend 20 paragraphs going into the hows and why's of why a family member is hacking my phone(and my computer), but if you want to better understand why something like this is happening, here's 2 links that explain it with complete accuracy: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/sociopath and http://depressiond.org/sociopath-soc...lity-disorder/
Anyway, after getting my new phone, the very next day it started acting up. I dont do ANY textng, and I dont even have texting turned on with my service. The only texts I get are from AT&T about my bill, but I dont have to text them back. So, I put my new phone on my end table and go to bead. As always I click it back to the homescreen, then after 1 minute the passcode lock come on and it gets dark. The next morning I wake up, grab my phone and I enter the passcode. But as soon as it comes out of passcode lock, it goes right into the messaging area, where the name of a person was partially entered into the address bar there. In order for that to be an accident, I would have had to sleep dial. I dont text when I'm awake, and certainly dont text when I'm asleep!
But that wasnt the first issue. Just the day before the older iphone 4s was opening up from passcode lock in the middle of an internet search! The phone had been off for over 5 minutes. Not only that, but the search was a topic I hadnt personally searched. Just before that, it mysteriously jumped into the photo area without being touched. Before that, it went into the music area, which I literally never use! Thats all in just a 15 minute period of time. Before that, I'd sometimes wake up and the batteries would be near dead, even though I'd charged it before I went to bed. The batteries would be hot some times when I wasnt using it. Phone calls would mysteriously hang up, which just happened again last night with my new phone. The slide up control panel would be on, even though I hadnt touched the screen(this morning-new phone).
If this stuff was happening in a vaccuum, then I'd still be leery of whats going on here, but when you combine the issues with my iphone, with the breaking into my truck, the other routine issues I'm having with this family member, its obvious that this isnt a random cooincidence. Its been hacked, and it tells me that these things arent as safe as we are told, although most people will never have to deal with this. When I looked for security software I could download, I expected to find stuff just like you'd find for any other computer. But what I found was a bunch of anti-spy and security software for the non-Apple smart phones, but almost nothing for the iphone. Thats probably because of the accepted propaganda that this thing is 100% safe, and doesnt need any upgraded or improved security software. That no doubt is good news for the hackers out there!
So, what to do with this thing? I have been occasionally switching off the celular date switch, whch supposedly prevents cell signals from going in or out, and turn the wifi off(its usually not connected anyway). But I wonder how does a hacker access your iphone remotely?


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Is it safe to download a file that comes up in order to use a chat room?Thank You
Originally posted here by lodebare
Is it safe to download a file that comes up in order to use a chat room?Thank You
Who are you getting the file from?
- Maverick
nooooooooooooooo dont , if its so important get them to link you to a mirror, or for them to put it up on thier webserver (if they have one)
with file sharing in irc, you give out your ip address.
lmao or do you mean the java plugins??? for ppl such as yahoo or antionline?
The reason I asked this,I noticed a post on computer chat by someone who calls himself raven.If I'm not mistaken there was something about this raven in some posts here that was not favorable.What caught my eye was this person asked that you disable several things on your computer,I may be a newbie but this does not sound right,have downloaded many things and never had to disable anything.My main question is how do tell if a chat room is safe or is it just a gamble?Thank You
common sence, and a open mind to how others can try social engineering techiques for you to lower your defences, dont disable anything dont download anything unless your chattign to your mother, even then i wouldnt be so sure :P
BTW:what did he want you to disable?
this seems like a very bad attempt at social engineering, for him to give you a Trojan horse or a Virus , but if you dont know this person you have no reason to trust him, and lower your defences.
Hi preep,thank for replying.It asks for you to disable your AV program.YEAH RIGHT!Curiuos but very careful.Thanks again.TGIF!
np, glad to help
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm let me see
This is how a conversation with me would have gone.
them:- please install this, and that, and disable your AV protection
me:- NO
anything that requires your AV protection to be switched off is a NO NO (even if you know them)
chances are bud that its a virus. Maybe even a botnet virus. Very likely. Don't accept file from people you don't know.
DALnet had stopped the transfer of executable files because of so many people downloading viruses.
Hi bofhandpfy,Gurl,Viper thank you replying.
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Well Marketing BS aside they seem to have omitted to mention the best improvement, the bar, and the change to the depower system.
Just by reworking that chocolate box thing, adding a return to give extra purchase, the whole below the bar depower story gets completely vindicated.
That T Rex is a blinding 'wake style' surf board, the space pickle a great lark about tool, the Rally is further refined over the strides forward they made this year, the Misfit rides like never before, but for me the fave thing is the bar, finally the below bar bit really works without having to make sure you have extra hanging out or adding one of those yellow balls so the rope doesn't go all the way home.
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Eric Walters' "My Name Is Blessing"
Eric Walters' "My Name is Blessing," based on a true story, follows a the troubled journey of Muthini, a Kenyan boy born with only two fingers.
Taunted by other children, Muthini asks his grandmother, "Why do I have fewer fingers?" She replies, "We are each given more of some things and less of others."
Muthini doesn't buy it. He's never met anyone "with fewer fingers than me."
So his grandmother pulls him close. She puts her ear to his chest.
"Yes, it is as I thought. I can hear that your heart is larger than other people's." She tells him to use his spirit, his brains and his heart. And when Muthini shows a talent for soccer, his grandmother takes steps to find a place where he can develop his heart, mind, soul and soles.
Author Walters co-founded Creation of Hope, a program that provides residential care and financial support for children attending high school, and offers ongoing assistance to orphans who live with extended families. There really is a boy once known as Muthini, now known as Baraka ("Blessing") who lives at Rolling Hills Residence, which was built by Creation of Hope.
"My Name is Blessing" by Eric Walters (Random House of Canada, $17.95), ages 6 to 9


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Installing a Development Environment
See the Dependencies section for information on obtaining appropriate version of a JDK and the Cygwin environment.
The E Source Distribution
For Windows users, we recommend downloading the zip of E source distribution.
Compilation Notes
There are still some deprecated methods used in this release. You can safely ignore these warnings for now.
Building from Makefiles
The file e/src/jsrc/Makefile defines a macro-variable named COMPILE in a line like:
To the right, it either ways WCOMPILE or JCOMPILE. As explained in the preceeding comment, WCOMPILE causes the build to use the compiler that comes with Symantec Visual Cafe when Cafe is installed at "D:/VisualCafe". Needless to say, this is not a very portable assumption. Change this to JCOMPILE in order to build in a portable manner. However, on my machine this hits a very mysterious problem documented in that Makefile comment. If you have different luck, whether or not you succeed, please let me know.
To build the release, cd to the e/src directory and type make.
Building in a Java IDE
The good news is that E itself is a pure Java program. Besides the installer (setup.bat,setup.pif) and the command-line drivers (e.bat,e.pif and elmer.bat,elmer.pif), you can happily develop E using a Java-only development environment, such as Symantec's Visual Cafe. For concreteness, and because it's what I use, I'll explain how to build a Cafe project for E, but user's of other development environments should easily see how to do likewise in their system. But first, you need to go to "e/src/jsrc" and run "make setup" to initialize "e/classes". This does require the Cygwin environment.
To start with, create a "New Project". For a project type, select "Empty Project" since we don't want it generating new source files for us. Select "Project Options". Under the "Project" tab, deselect "Enable RAD for New Files" since this is needless overhead for us. The "Project Type" should be "Application - A program that requires a java.exe to run". We know of no reason why "Win32 - A standalone executable program" shouldn't work, but when we run the resulting executable we get an Out of Memory error. If you have different luck, please let me know.
For the "Main Class" enter "org.erights.e.elang.interp.Interp" -- the class whose main() is the top of the E interpreter. For command like arguments, put "d:\e\src\esrc\scripts\elmer.e". Elmer is a good way to test each new build of E.
On the "Compiler" tab, we recommend deselecting "Show command line", but salt to taste.
On the "Directories" tab, for "Show directories for", first select "Input class files". This is where you enter the equivalent of the CLASSPATH. Assuming you installed the E source tree at "d:\e\src", you should enter...
For "Output files", "Output directory", enter "d:\e\classes". This is where Cafe's compiler will place the *.class files.
Now we need to suck all the e\src\jsrc\*.java files into the project. It should work to set the "Source files" to d:\e\src\jsrc, but it doesn't. Poking around all the menus, it seems impossible to do this automatically, but Jay Fenton discovered a trick. Go to the "Search" menu, select "Find in Files". Go to the "Name and Location" tab. In the "Find what:" enter "package" or any other string that all Java source files are guaranteed to contain. "In files of type:" should be "*.java". Select the "In folder:" radio button and fill in "d:\e\src\jsrc". Be sure "Search subfolders" is checked. The other options don't matter. Click "Find" and wait awhile while the "Find in Files" window lists all out *.java files.
Once this is done, go to the "Find in Files" window and right click to bring up a menu. Select "Add All to Project" and wait even longer. Once this is done, be sure to save your project to avoid losing all this work. (Exiting and re-entering Cafe is a foolproof technique.)
Finally, on the "Project" menu, select "Run in Debugger". Hopefully, after everything successfully compiles, you'll see an Elmer window. You are now running Elmer under the Cafe debugger. Have fun!
Unless stated otherwise, all text on this page which is either unattributed or by Mark S. Miller is hereby placed in the public domain.


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I write all day long. Rarely do I write my own fictions all day long, however. Those I save for sundown, or for when I'm supposed to be rockin the Zs. Responsible civic living has done its number on my head. No doubt.
I'm thinking about this a lot lately.
I was thinking about this back in December, when I asked Laura van den Berg (at ASF's blog), What has been the hardest lesson–or the best–for you to learn in your writing life?
She hit it so quick it almost didn't hurt: "Self-doubt."


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- Chinese Grand Prix - Qualifying
Hamilton takes first pole for MercedesChris Medland April 13, 2013
- Race:
- Chinese Grand Prix
- Drivers:
- Fernando Alonso
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- Lewis Hamilton
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- Kimi Räikkönen
Lewis Hamilton secured his first pole position for Mercedes as Red Bull struggled in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix.
Mark Webber didn't even make Q3 having run out of fuel in Q2, while Sebastian Vettel just completed sector times on the medium tyre and will start from 9th. Tyre concerns meant all drivers completed one run in the battle for pole and Hamilton came out on top with a 1:34.761 to beat Kimi Raikkonen by 0.3s.
Raikkonen lines up second ahead of Fernando Alonso and Nico Rosberg after a slow final sector cost Rosberg a place on the front row. Felipe Massa lines up fifth ahead of Romain Grosjean, while Daniel Ricciardo was seventh after a brilliant Q2 performance. Jenson Button starts ahead of Vettel as he slowly crossed the finish line to ensure he set a time, albeit half a minute off the pace.
Vettel locked up in to turn 14 as he tried to set a time on mediums and aborted his lap, while Nico Hulkenberg was the only other driver not to set a time in the final session.
Webber had put in a lap on used tyres at the start of Q2 when he appeared to run out of fuel on his in lap and had to park his car on the inside of the hairpin, just yards from the pit entry. As the times tumbled later in the session, Webber was pushed down to 14th as an excellent lap from Ricciardo put him through. Paul di Resta dropped out in 11th by just 0.026s ahead of Sergio Perez, Adrian Sutil, Webber, Pastor Maldonado and Jean-Eric Vergne.
It was a slow start to the opening session as no drivers took to the track in the first eight and a half minutes of Q1. With the focus on preserving tyres, most teams went for one run and Valtteri Bottas was unable to recover from a slight error in Turn 1 as a result. He dropped out in 17th ahead of Esteban Gutierrez, who was a second slower than his team-mate Hulkenberg in the first part of the session.
Jules Bianchi was 19th and 0.8s ahead of Max Chilton as both Marussias beat both Caterhams; Charles Pic finishing the session just 0.046s quicker than his team-mate Giedo van der Garde.
Chris Medland is assistant editor at ESPNF1


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Fresh fish, robust meat, island spices, and exotic flavors make dining in Provo some of the best dining in the Caribbean. You won't find any chain restaurants here, but what you will find are unique and outstanding dining experiences. With everything from casual and lively ocean side grills to the finest of dining hidden away amongst twinkling lanterns and lush gardens. We encourage you to go off property and experience some of these world class restaurants, and we welcome you to stay and experience them right onsite too! We're proud to provide our guests with three unique dining options: the sophisticated Opus Wine-Bar-Grille featuring fine dining, a stunning garden lounge, and an extensive wine list; The Asian influenced Solana restaurant at Ocean Club West with seaside dining in a sophisticate style. Or the always lively Cabana Bar & Grille (make sure to be here at Sunset, we have the best on the island!).
Cabana Bar & Grille
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Welcome to the Michigan State University Engineering Student Councils (ESC) website!
Welcome to the Michigan State University Engineering Student Councils (ESC) website!
The Engineering Student Council acts as a governing student body within the College of Engineering. ESC's main function is to bring together all of the engineering student organizations in order to act as a liaison between the student body and the faculty. We accomplish this by working closely with the Deans of the College of Engineering and by putting students on boards where they will have a chance to have their voices heard. These councils include the Engineering Undergraduate Studies Committee, the Engineering College Advisory Council, and others.
ESC's secondary function is to act as an aid for other student engineering organizations. In our bi-weekly meetings we bring together representatives from all student engineering organizations so that we can collaborate on events that will help strengthen our college. We also act as a calendar, so we don't have multiple organizations all running events at the same time. This is an especially usual feature during Engineers Week.
In the past, ESC has traditionally hosted several events over the school year including O-night, hosting free cider and donuts on Halloween, and Dean's socials. We also give back to the community by hosting an event at the Impressions 5 Children's Science Museum in downtown Lansing. This event has been so successful in the past that ESC has won awards through the National Association of Student Engineering Councils for its efforts in community service.
As ESC moves forward, we hope we can expand on our previous successes by hosting more events and offering more services to the College of Engineering such as continuing the Student Organization Corporate Council and creating a President's Round Table. We have also added a brand new Members at Large position this year in hopes of expanding our capabilities as an organization.
On our site you will find information regarding our organization, meetings, events, how to contact us, and more. Please feel free to navigate through our site and contact us if you have any comments or concerns.


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Online Resources
Databases and additional websites are listed on the B&ECPL Subject Guide: Music
PLEASE NOTE: The B&ECPL cannot guarantee the validity or accuracy of information found on the Internet. This list is included as a tool intended to help users find relevant information. The Library does not endorse information provided by third parties.
Click on a category below to view a list of music websites:
Harvard College Library's Online Resources for Scholars
Use the "Guide Menu" on the left to navigate this excellent guide.
WWW Sites of Interest to Musicologists (American Musicological Society)
A comprehensive, categorized collection of links of interest to musicians compiled by the American Musicological Society.
University at Buffalo Music Library
Comprehensive musical research resources that support the instructional and research needs of the UB Music Department, and serves the music information needs of Western New York's arts community.
Buffalo's only current daily newspaper, with local music news, event listings and reviews.
Local Event Listings
Best of WNY
Buffalo and Western New York entertainment and event directory guide.
Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau
Erie County's official tourism guide. Search for local music societies and orchestras, venues, schedules and links to websites for the performing arts, events and festivals.
Buffalo Rising
Music news, reviews, and event listings for Buffalo.
Aria Database
A searchable reference guide to arias by name, opera, language, and voice type. For many of the arias it includes libretti, MIDI files, and word-by-word translations into English. The Aria Database includes the complete set of operatic arias of Verdi, Mozart, Puccini and many others.
Choral Public Domain Library: ChoralWiki
Internet resource for choral music, with a large (and growing) collection of digitized choral sheet music scores, composer pages, and translations. Search for sheet music by title or composer, or browse in a number of categories.
Sheet Music
Choral Public Domain Library: ChoralWiki
Internet resource for choral music, with a large (and growing) collection of digitized choral sheet music scores, composer pages, and translations. Search for sheet music by title or composer, or browse in a number of categories.
IMSLP / Petrucci Music Library
Free public domain sheet music library, containing close to 40,000 scores (some of which include orchestral parts). Created by the International Music Score Library Project (IMSLP).
Sheet Music and Multi-Media Resources (Harvard College Library)
The most authoritative gateway to digitized sheet music collections, such as the Library of Congress American Memory collections. *Listed below the Harvard-only resources
Local Organizations
Buffalo Music Hall of Fame
Recognizing Buffalo's talented musicians since 1983.
University at Buffalo Department of Music
Undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Concert series information.
* Additional websites are listed on the B&ECPL Subject Guide: Music and the Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau
National Associations
American Musicological Society
Founded in 1934 to advance research in music scholarship, AMS hosts annual meetings and produces music-related publications. The web site categorizes links to electronic resources for musical research.
Chamber Music America
The national chamber music association supports classical music with grant funding and numerous publications.


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MAGHERAGEERY on Family Tree Circles
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Looking for McCormicks in USA left Donegal
I am trying to find family that left Donegal Ireland and went to the USA. Two sisters named Hanna and Annie left Donegal and went to their Uncle Peter McCormick who lived at 3837 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn in 1926/7.
They married a Monty O Sullivan and a Patrick Kelly.
Then i come to a dead end..for these ones...above
Below i have
On the USA 1930 census the Uncle Peter had three children,
James J McCormick
Peter McCormick (Jrn)
Mary V McCormick
They would be my second cousins if i could ever find them or their children. So any clues where i go from here?
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Prop 3: A Push Backward
Proposal 3 on the Nov. 6 ballot, dubbed the "25 by 25' renewable energy standard, refers to a mandate that would force the state's utilities to produce 25 percent of their electricity sold from "renewable" resources by 2025. These resources, as stated on the ballot, include wind power, solar power, biomass and hydropower.
A casual glance at this list suggests serious challenges. Water power is under-endowed in Michigan. Biomass evokes the primitivism of bygone England where dwellings required thatched roofs because the woodlands were being ravaged into fuel. Wind power founders because most of the time those giant windmills stand as still as statues. Solar power is victimized by the rotation of the earth.
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So why are these inept alternatives being considered as serious energy sources to meet our modern-day needs?
The question arises as to why a "13-Year Plan?" Why not a slogan of "22 by 22"? Or "18 by 18"? Why not a favorite of central planners, a genuine 5-Year Plan of "17 by 17"? The alternatives fall flat; "25 by 25" has oomph. As the marketing masters understand, the dialect of the dialectic demands punchy catchphrases.
But back in reality, inefficiency's effects can be seriously damaging. The term "renewable" in relation to energy is blending into a synonym for "erratic" and "unreliable." The wind lobby boasts about the astounding number of megawatts its contraptions generate. Yet when the wind is not blowing, the megawattage fizzles down to defunct. What are we supposed to do when a bastion of our energy production irresponsibly bails out? Obviously it has to have reliable backup. That is, a reliable energy system must be permanently in place and instantly on call to handle peak loads. Proposal 3 is asking permission to pay for a frill.
The enshrinement of energy inefficiency may have worse consequences than punitive redundant costs. Under green doctrine the searing heat of summer 2012 will be regularly repeated. Windmills during hot spells are typically afflicted with total paralysis. Without adequate peak-load provisions, air conditioning will be cut back or cut off. Last summer, those without air conditioning were advised to take advantage of cooling centers. What if there aren't any?
History has taught us that centralized economic planning leads to unplanned consequences. Proposal 3 points backward toward malfeasance and human suffering. Passage will eventually trigger a torrent of blame-shifting, a contest over who's at fault.
Answer: The voters.
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Sept. 19, 2006
Macon, Ga. - The Atlantic Sun Conference today announced its 2006 September Women's Cross Country Coaches Poll as voted by the league's 10 head coaches. The Lipscomb women are rated fifth with 48 points.
"This team is led by three seniors _ Susan Worden, Elizabeth Schall and Samantha Wood _ who have all emerged this season with a lot of enthusiasm and effort," said Lipscomb coach Karen Robichaud. `"They have all three worked hard. They are stronger than ever. They are more confident. They are really enjoying themselves.
"Our freshmen have also brought much excitement and comraderie to the team. They have really fit in as part of our group."
Belmont holds on to the top spot, receiving 95 points. UNF jumped to second with 86 points and three first place votes, while Kennesaw State earned 79 points and two first place votes. Campbell (72) is fourth.
Four teams will be in action Saturday, Sept. 23 with Lipscomb at the Vanderbilt Invitational; Mercer at the Great American Cross Country Festival and Stetson at the Embry-Riddle Invitational.
"I am excited that we are ranked fifth," said Robichaud. "I think we could realistically set a goal to be third or fourth before the end of the season."
The Cross Country poll serves as the conference standings and will be announced on Sept. 19 and again on Oct. 17 before the A-Sun Cross Country Championships, held Oct. 28 at Gardner-Webb.
2006 A-Sun Women's Cross Country Preseason Coaches Poll
September 19
Rank Team Points
1 Belmont 95
3 Kennesaw State 79
4 Campbell 72
5 Lipscomb 48
6 Jacksonville 47
8 Gardner-Webb 34
9 Mercer 33
10 Stetson 13


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Another Voice: Nation must address all factors leading to deaths
By Sarah Mye
When I think of veterans returning home from war, I am reminded of tearful reunions at the airport, signs reading "Thank You for Your Service," and parades celebrating the individuals who have sacrificed so much for our country. But little is said about the daily struggle these men and women will face upon returning home. Our nation now has another fight: the war on suicide.
In the past, rates for military suicide were well below those for civilians. Now, men who have served in the military are twice as likely, while female service members are three times more likely than their civilian counterparts to commit suicide. Each branch has implemented multifront strategies to combat these rapidly rising rates. The military has even tried to alter social norms, emphasizing that seeking mental health treatment is not a weakness. Despite these efforts, the Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that 18 veterans a day die from suicide.
Regrettably, this is not the only concern plaguing the military. A recent documentary, "The Invisible War," has brought another tragedy to light: military sexual trauma (MST). It is estimated that in 2010 alone, 19,000 incidents of sexual assault occurred. That figure is more than all the students at Canisius College and Buffalo State combined. The statistics are staggering, as one in five women and one in 100 men have experienced MST while serving.
Research among the civilian population has long demonstrated the link between sexual assault and suicide. According to the Rape, Incest and Abuse National Network, one in four individuals who experience sexual assault contemplate suicide. Yet, the Department of Defense and the VA do not list MST as a risk factor for suicide.
In "The Invisible War," several interviewed victims of MST attempted suicide. Kori Cioca, a young woman raped while serving in the Coast Guard, had planned on overdosing until she discovered she was pregnant with her daughter. "Maybe her life will be better than mine. I've got to make sure of that."
Our heroes deserve better.
In August, President Obama signed Executive Order 13625 to aid suicide prevention efforts by the military. Beyond simply expanding treatment options for those who are suicidal, the order instructs the Pentagon and the VA to research and develop more effective treatments for the mental health conditions linked to suicide. But MST is absent from this order. It should be amended to include MST.
So this holiday season, while we celebrate what we are thankful for and enjoy time spent with friends and family, let's also remember the men and women who have served our country. We must address the link between military sexual trauma and suicide. It's our turn to be the heroes.
Sarah Mye, a Buffalo native, is a masters of public health student at the University of North Carolina.