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The vegan cheese wars are fascinating, ridiculous, and full of hyped out opinions.
Every now and then, something special comes along, making its way amongst all the passable, or please-pass non-dairy alternatives. Follow Your Heart, Daiya, Teese, and Cheezly are all brands that have gained notoriety in the vegan community in recent years.
If you're already rolling your eyes and agreeing with the first statement, stop reading now, because I'm clearly about to wade into the waters.
If you agree, and yet, like me, you can't resist trying each new one as soon as you can, please, continue. It primarily boils down to sheer curiosity – Which one is the best? Which one will make your life that much easier? Which is actually worth buying? Which one will make your pizza look real? We want to know!
Either way, I'm just posting photos of a pizza that some dear friends and I put together, my contribution being the new formula of Mozzarella Teese that some vegan bloggers were sent a sample of:
Pizza with Mozzarella Teese, Marinara by Liz, Roasted Butternut Puree by Bram, Handmade dough by Chelsea, and sliced mushrooms.
Flavor-wise, I didn't notice a huge difference.
I admit – I've been a fan of Teese since it premiered in 2008. I find it similar to Follow Your Heart Mozzarella, but tastier and a tad saltier. Formerly, Teese Mozzerella used to do the pooling melt thing, but I didn't see any of that this time.
It was overall, creamier, from the shredding to the softening. Our dough was beginning to overcook, or else I think a few more minutes would have led to more of the sought-after 'melting' achievement vegans dream of every single night.
I have some more left, so I'm going to try again on another pizza, and likely, a panini. I really like the idea of an insane pizza with a little bit of Cheelzy, the new Teese, and sauteed raab.
I hope at least one of my Daiya-happy friends chimes in with their opinion here (pssst, Chelsea)!
Over all, I'm pleased with it! I think it's scary to be anyone but Daiya in the vegan cheese world lately, but I'd prefer it on pizza any day. Teese is making an effort – and perhaps they can also offer cute bags of shredded soy dairy, because I'd be all over that.
More Pizza.
Close up:
Check out the slightly cooled look:
Thank you, Chicago Soy Dairy!
In other vegan cheese news:
- This weekend, Food Fight! is unveiling the new Tofurkey frozen pizzas with Daiya vegan cheese.
- Earlier today, The Stumptown Vegans released Episode 14: A Discussion on the Commercial Popularity of Vegan Cheese. What a timely topic! Note, it was recorded prior to my receipt of the new teese.
Anyone else tried it yet?
Check out the new labels coming soon here!


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And I see now… things are never gonna go my way. Do you see how... things are never gonna be the same. Can't deny it… when everything is just not fair. Wanna fight it… pretending that I do not care… it's true what they say. How you want it, have to have it and it won't go away. You feel a change. Feel it comin', comin' strong, but it doesn't stay. There's something right about the way you move. I gotta have you right now. It's on tonight but I got a bad feelin'. And I see now… things are never gonna go my way. Do you see how…things are never gonna be the same. I can't deny it, when everything's so unfair. I wanna fight it… this lump in my throat, my knuckles go white, I'm gasping for air. But I'll have you know, I don't care. And so it goes, another heartache, some tragic mistake. Played out in the life of a fool, such a fool. And I wish I would die, but I'll play cool and say I don't care (you swear you don't care). I'll give it one more try but I got a bad feelin'. I dare you to tell me that I'm wasting my time. What if I am? Well I don't care.

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Speeches & Statement
A Strategy for Renewal
Chairman Ryan's Remarks, as Prepared for Delivery
Thanks, everybody—thanks, Michèle. After looking at the program, I'd say you have quite the lineup: a four-star general, a PBS news anchor, a national security adviser . . . and a budget guy. Now, some of you might think that's kind of a letdown, but I'd like to think I'm the entertainment.
And in all seriousness, I'd like to thank you for this opportunity. I don't get to talk about national security as much as I'd like. So let me begin by saying this: I'm very concerned about where we stand in the world and what it means for us. You might think that working on the budget would narrow your perspective—that national security would become just another number on a spreadsheet. But that hasn't been my experience. Wrestling with the tough decisions, seeing the hard choices, running on a national ticket and contemplating all that comes with it—it's made me all too aware of what it takes to keep us safe and how our current policies are falling short.
So I was very interested to watch the president's speech at West Point last month. I will say I agreed with some of what I heard. But over the past five years, I can't say I agree with a lot of what I've seen. And what I've seen is—in far too many cases—the president doesn't back up his words with actions. It's not that he says one thing and does another. It's that he doesn't do enough. The instinct is to go for the bare minimum—just enough to show concern, but not enough to get results. And after five years, I think it's worn down our credibility.
And I don't think this is a tactical mistake. You can't chalk it up to just a few bad calls. I think it's a strategic mistake. It's a deeper misunderstanding of what leadership is. The way he tells it, you can't lead if nobody will follow you. And nobody will follow you if you're arrogant and hypocritical. And you know what? He's got a point. But here's what he's missing: Nobody will follow you if you're weak and indecisive, either.
That's the problem. It's not that America might go it alone. It's that our allies might go their own way—because they're losing faith in us. Saudi Arabia speaks openly of building nuclear weapons. South Korea and Japan harbor similar thoughts. And all the while Russia, China, and a gang of rogue states continue to disrupt international order. Our allies are anxious, and we're not reassuring them. They're calling for help, and nobody's picking up the phone.
And what it all comes down to—all the hand-wringing and indecision—is how you answer this question: Why should America lead? The president says we're exceptional because we "affirm" international norms. Well, that's true. But that's only part of it. I think America is something more than a team player. We don't just affirm international norms; we shape them. We make human rights an issue. We make free enterprise the norm. And so America should lead not just because of whom we stand with—but what we stand for: freedom, justice, and the rule of law.
That's why our allies are so disappointed. We seem to have forgotten that part of our leadership: our vision. When Russia invaded Ukraine, the president spoke with all the moral outrage of an instruction manual. The best he could summon up was "deeply destabilizing." Well, foreign policy isn't just a matter of norms. It is also a matter of right and wrong. A leader has to propose and explain and defend a course of action—not just ask for a show of hands. And then—once you make a decision—you have to follow through.
Now, the world isn't perfect, and we shouldn't try to make it so. To say we're the leader isn't to say we're always the enforcer. Instead, we're the chief advocate—for our interests and our principles—because a lot of people in the world share our principles. And when they see a country that stands for the things they believe in and does the things they admire, they want to work with that country. They want to be our partners. That's why our vision is essential to our security—because nobody will follow you if you don't know where you're going.
That's the issue. Our friends think we're adrift, and our rivals think we're sinking. Our credibility is at risk, and with it our security.
So our job, as I see it, is to rebuild our credibility—both our resources and our reputation. We have to develop the full range of our power. And yes, that means we have to develop our military. But we shouldn't be quick to use it. Teddy Roosevelt didn't say, "Throw a few punches every now and then just to keep them guessing." He said, "Speak softly and carry a big stick"—because, in a dangerous world, we have to be smart, steady, and at all times clear.
We have to convince our friends—and our rivals—that we are strong. And the most compelling arguments are acts, deeds, concrete achievements. So today I want to propose a strategy for the 21st century—what I'd like to call a strategy for renewal. To rebuild our credibility, we have to renew three sources of our strength: our allies, our military, and our economy.
First, we need to strengthen our allies. We can't just tell them to do more—we have to help them do more, especially given the dangers we face. Today, the terrorist threat is both direct and diffuse. Over the last three years, RAND estimates the number of hostile militants has doubled. Al Qaeda and its fellow travelers are in nooks and crannies all around the world. And all too often they hide in the shadows of their state sponsors. We should be ready to use every weapon in our arsenal to root them out: drone strikes, direct strikes, economic sanctions. And we should deny weapons of mass destruction to their state sponsors.
But the fight against terrorism is global in scope. We can't fight it alone. We need partners—starting with Afghanistan. On 9/11, it was a terrorist hotbed. Today, it's a fragile democracy. But our commanders on the ground have said our gains aren't guaranteed. And yet the president has said he will pull every single one of our troops out by 2016—end of story. In other words, we've told our enemies: "Wait us out."
The commander-in-chief's focus should be the conditions on the ground. We should bring our troops home as soon as possible—but not before we finish the job. We've lost over 6,800 servicemen and women in the War on Terror. And the best way to honor their sacrifice is to complete the work they started.
No country can lean on us forever. But the Afghan people are trying to stand on their own. And we should help them to their feet. The Afghan security forces are now over 300,000 strong. With our help, they're learning how to provide air cover and gather intelligence. If they stick it out, they will deny a sanctuary to al Qaeda. And if we stick it out, we will secure a valuable ally.
Now, Afghanistan is just the most obvious example. We have to work better with all our allies—all around the world.
In Western Europe, we have to strike a balance. Our friends can't depend on us for all their defense needs. And we can't dictate to them all their defense policies. Every member of NATO has pledged to spend at least 2 percent of its economy on defense. But only three countries do—Britain, Greece, and us.
That said, we can't just tell the others to pony up. It's not just how much they're spending—but how they're spending it. We have to convince them to build a coordinated set of capabilities—a set of tools that together will help secure our shared interests. For instance, we need their help in protecting all of us from the threat of ballistic missiles and cyber warfare.
Now in Eastern Europe, we can't leave our friends in the lurch. Russia is flexing its muscles these days, and our allies are understandably concerned. We need to make clear that the NATO pledge to common defense isn't some paper promise. It's an iron-clad commitment. I'd say the European Reassurance Initiative was a step in the right direction. But we also need to start talks with our allies, so we can strengthen NATO's permanent military presence on its eastern frontier. Our friends stood with us in Iraq and Afghanistan. We need to stand with them in their hour of need.
Now, there's another area that demands our attention—and that's Asia. I recently went on a trip to Japan, South Korea, and China. And it was clear in our conversations they're a little skeptical of our commitment to the region. We supposedly made a "pivot" to Asia, but we didn't leave much of a footprint. The numbers speak for themselves: Just under 3,000 Marines are on rotation in Australia. Just four littoral combat ships are to be based in Singapore. With numbers like these, our allies wonder, if they're in a pinch, will America be there?
They need a reason to believe. And there's no better reason than the U.S. Navy. If we refuel the U.S.S. George Washington, we can keep eleven aircraft carriers in the fleet. And that way, we will have about three carriers—including the carrier stationed in Japan—forward-deployed at all times.
Whether in Europe or Asia—in Africa or Latin America—we have to strengthen the ties that bind. And I mean all those ties—economic ties, political ties, cultural ties—anything that aligns our interests and promotes a common worldview.
Both our interests and our principles are important—because if we pursue one at the expense of the other, we may end up with neither. For instance, the president has recognized a new Palestinian Authority government that includes Hamas, an unapologetic terrorist organization. We've undermined our ally Israel on a key issue, and that makes them only less likely to trust us. If we want to strengthen our allies, the first thing we need to do is strengthen their trust.
And if we want to lead our allies into the 21st century, then we need a military that's ready for the 21st century. So the second thing we need to do is rebuild our military.
Today, we lead the pack. But our rivals are gaining ground: Last year, Russia increased military spending by 4.8 percent. And China? By 7.4 percent. And us? Well, if we passed the President's proposed budget, the Army would shrink to its smallest size since World War II . . . the Navy to its smallest size since World War I . . . and the Air Force to its smallest size ever.
Every year he cuts so deeply—and so unevenly—that he's hurting both our current and our future capabilities. Today, if a major threat arose, only a handful of Army brigades would be ready to deploy. That's not much of a deterrent. We may have both too little today and far less tomorrow.
Now, I voted for the Budget Control Act—because I thought it would force us to fix our entitlements. But the other side refused. And so the little progress we've made against the deficit has come, at least in part, at the expense of our national security. That's why I negotiated last year's budget deal—so we could stop the arbitrary cuts to our defense—because the fact is, we need a big upgrade. Today, we're living off the defense build-up of the Reagan years. In the '90s, we cashed in the peace dividend. And over the last decade, we've acquired some new capabilities, but they won't be all that useful against the challenges of the future.
Now, government isn't the most efficient thing in the world. And the Defense Department is no exception. Our equipment is the best out there. But we're spending too much money and waiting too long to get it. Over the past few years, we've canceled nearly every major Army procurement program. We've scrapped big parts of the Navy's modernization plans. And we've scaled back procurement of air superiority fighters. We're just starting to revamp the procurement process, and we can't let up.
More of the same old equipment won't do. The times call for a new set of capabilities—like directed-energy weapons and advanced missile defense. These tools will help us maintain the qualitative advantage that has set us apart. But the times also call for a new way of thinking. We have to remember the lessons of counterinsurgency. And we have to prepare for the next generation of threats. Many countries want to restrict our access to the global commons, whether in the Pacific littoral or cyberspace. The threats have changed, and we will have to change with them.
And if we want to meet those threats, we also will have to spend more on defense. But if we just borrow more or raise taxes, we will strengthen one asset by damaging another. So the third thing we need to do is fortify the pillars of the global economy, starting with the main pillar, our economy.
We can't afford a strong military without a strong economy. We encourage free enterprise abroad, and we could use a little more of it at home. The House Republican budget is full of ideas to rev up economic growth: tax reform, regulatory reform, energy production. But the most important is paying down our national debt.
We can't be a good neighbor if we're not the master of our own house. To us, the debt is a liability. To our rivals, it's leverage. And to our friends, it's demoralizing. It's hard to trust a country that's maxed out its credit cards and taken out a third mortgage. And remember: We issue the world's reserve currency. That's a great privilege—one the world thinks we're abusing. So it's pretty simple: The greatest threat to American leadership is our national debt.
Today, the world is wondering, do we know how to balance our budget? Do we know how to grow our economy? And the answer has to be a firm, unmistakable yes. That means we have to take on the drivers of our debt. We have to reform our entitlements. If we passed the House Republican budget, we'd strengthen Medicare by giving seniors more choices. We'd pay down our debt. And we'd give job creators the certainty they need. By 2024, economic output would be unmistakably higher—by about $1,100 per person.
And here foreign policy can work hand in hand with domestic policy. If we took full advantage of our shale energy, we'd not only boost our economy—we'd help protect our allies from energy blackmail. We know what to do: Step up our natural-gas exports. Increase production on federal lands. And resist the temptation to over regulate.
But there's another pillar that needs tending. And that's China. I could think of no better testament to the potential of free enterprise. And after years of isolation, we welcomed the Chinese people into the world economy. But with its new power, China isn't trying to bend the rules—it's trying to rewrite them altogether. It's stealing our intellectual property. It's attacking our companies. It's promoting crony capitalism. In a narrow-minded pursuit of its narrow self-interest, China isn't trying to uphold market principles but to upend them.
So this is the message we want to get across: The market economy works for us; it can work for them too. And it doesn't pay to break the rules. Many of China's neighbors, like Vietnam and Malaysia, can't stand up to China on their own. But if we pull them together, we can hold China accountable. And the hope, ultimately, is to pull China in too.
A good way to start is trade. The Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership would reassure our friends in Eastern Europe. And the Trans-Pacific Partnership would reassure our friends in Asia. And as we draw our friends closer in a time of danger, we'd put our rivals on notice: There are costs to confrontation—and benefits to collaboration.
We can't withdraw from the world. We have to stay engaged. And if we have to stay engaged abroad, then we have to take care of some business at home. That's why we have to renew the sources of our strength—to pursue a strategy for renewal.
After a decade of war, our country is a little skeptical about the world and its needs. And that's more than understandable. That said, I think we need to clear something up: American leadership doesn't demand a more militarized foreign policy, but a more creative one.
Remember: In 1948, the Soviet Union cut off our access to West Berlin. And how did Harry Truman respond? He didn't tell our troops to shoot their way through. He didn't blink either. Instead, he ordered the largest humanitarian effort in our military's history—a massive airlift to give the people of Berlin food, fuel, and other supplies. He didn't go to war—he didn't have to. We showed strength, and our rivals showed respect. That's the kind of mindset we need today.
You know, Jack Kemp used to say he wasn't a hawk—he was a heavily armed dove. That's what I'd like to think I am—and what we all are. We prepare for war so we can keep the peace. We constantly renew our strength so we don't have to use it. And through it all, our goal is a safe and free America in a safe and free world.
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The total attendance for Saturday's men's and women's championship games of the 2011 ampm Big West Basketball Tournament was 6,474.
This is the first year the tournament has been held at Anaheim's Honda Center. A three-day total of 15,396 fans attended this year's event, representing a 47% increase over last year. Saturday's attendance of 6,474 was a single-day increase of 68%.
Tonight's men's championship game attendance of 5,341 was the third largest to see a Big West final during its 17-year tenure in Anaheim (1977-82, 2001-11). It is also the largest crowd to attend a men's basketball game between two Big West teams this season.
In 2012, the event will again begin with women's first round games on campus sites March 6 and shifts to Honda Center for men's first round games on March 8. The men's and women's final four will be held March 9-10 at Honda Center.


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Gardening, grilling come together at meal time
Clark Garlock has two loves: grilling and gardening.
And when he prepares meals for family or a rare gathering, guests can rely on the Grayslake cook to bring both to the table: meats cooked perfectly on the grill along with fresh produce that he proudly harvests.
Clark cites his dad for igniting his passion. He said his dad loved to cook everything on the grill, and now so does he.
"It's nothing for me to make a pan of lasagna and put it on the grill to cook," Clark said.
Clark said among the tips his dad passed on were don't overcook the meat and always keep a thermometer nearby. But the most important lesson was to never stop learning.
"He told me don't be afraid to try new things," he said. "The flavor may change, but you may like it. Don't be afraid to experiment." Clark often enjoys grilling a casual meal of burgers, chicken or steaks and for special occasions has been known to cook a turkey over the coals. He turns to fresh produce to complete the meal. Clark said much of it grows at a community garden plot he takes care of at nearby Saddlebrook Farms in Grayslake.
"I have a 20-by-20 (foot) garden plot where I have 18 tomato plants, 16 pepper plants along with cucumbers, zucchini, melons, peas, onions and chives," he said.
Clark particularly likes to use tomatoes and peppers to make what he calls a base sauce. He said it's a sauce he builds on for other recipes like his slow cooker lasagna, manicotti and Irate Penne, a dish that gets it's name from a healthy dose of cayenne pepper.
Clark also will utilize a variety of peppers and onions for his signature, and often requested, pasta salad. The salad combines the vegetables as well as multicolor noodles, pepperjack and cheddar cheese, pepperoni, salami and olives. But when it comes to the dressing, Clark will not share that special combination of ingredients.
"No one gets that," he said. "It's in my head."
One dish that he is happy to share is his stuffed peppers. Trying to make healthier choices and eat less red meat, Clark makes these with shredded rotisserie chicken.
Even with a home filled with a large selection of cookbooks, Clark uses recipes only as a starting point. Clark said he continues to follow his dad's advice to keep trying something new.
"To be successful, you have to be open minded," he said. "I love to go and create."
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MONDAY, August 5, 2013 (MedPage Today) — Preschoolers who consumed sugary drinks were more likely to gain excess weight and run the risk of being obese compared with non-drinkers, researchers found.
Among 4- and 5-year-olds, a higher rate of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption was associated with higher body mass index while a higher odds ratio for obesity was seen at age 5, according to Mark DeBoer, MD, of the University of Virginia's Department of Pediatrics in Charlottesville, and colleagues.
Although the association for obesity was not seen in 2-year-olds, those that drank sugary drinks had a greater increase in BMI over the next 2 years versus infrequent and non-drinkers, they wrote online in the journal Pediatrics.
The take-home message from this study for practitioners and parents is to be vigilant about children's sugary drink consumption habits, noted Keith Ayoob, Ed.D, RD, of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City.
"It was disturbing to me as a pediatric nutritionist that kids are getting these beverages at such a young age," he told MedPage Today, adding that young children should not consume so many empty calories.
"That's not acceptable, and we have to acknowledge that parents are not making some very wise choices about the beverages they're giving there kids. We need to educate and motivate parents to make better choices," Ayoob added.
Last week, the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division upheld a lower court's decision to block the New York City Board of Health's ban on oversized sugary drinks in fast food restaurants.
Sugary beverages have been associated with a host of health problems, such as increased risks of genetic obesity and keeping on excess pounds in adults who choose to imbibe, but little research has been done to evaluate health risks of sodas and sports drinks in younger children.
DeBoer and colleagues evaluated the effect of sugary drinks on BMI in 9,600 children evaluated at ages 9 months, 2 years, 4 years, and 5 years, who were enrolled in the Early Childhood Longitudinal Survey — Birth Cohort, a representative survey of the U.S. population of children born in 2001.
Parents answered survey questions about beverage intake at ages 2, 4, and 5. Sugar-sweetened beverages were defined as soda, sports drinks, and fruit drinks that were not 100 percent fruit juice. They also looked at when the drinks were consumed — such as at meals or with snacks — and if the child was a regular or infrequent/nondrinker.
The researchers evaluated height and weight and were converted into age- and gender-specific percentiles and z-scores.
Overall, "there was a high prevalence of overweight and obesity in the study population," the authors reported, with 15.1 percent of 2-year-olds categorized as overweight and obese. A little over 16 percent of 4- and 5-year-olds were considered overweight.
They found that a "relatively low" proportion of 2-year-olds drank sugary drinks, but that percentage of children who had one or less servings (8 ounces) daily increased as they got older — 9.3 percent at age 2, 13 percent at age 4, and 11.6 percent at age 5.
At ages 4 and 5, black and Hispanic children reported higher rates of regular consumption, as did those of lower socioeconomic status.
Sugary drink consumption was not associated with obesity at age 2, but was associated with being overweight in two of three multivariable logistic regression models at age 4, obesity in one model at age 4, being overweight in the unadjusted model at age 5, and obesity in all models at age 5 versus infrequent and non-drinkers.
Those drinking one or more servings a day had a greater increase in BMI z-scores from ages 2 to 4 than non-drinkers, while those who imbibed frequently from ages 4 to 5 "had a similar change in BMI z-score ... compared with infrequent/non-drinkers."
The researchers also found that at all ages, a greater proportion of children drinking at least one daily serving of a sugary drink had a mother who was overweight or obese.
And in a fully adjusted model, kids ages 4 and 5 who drank at least one serving a day of were more likely to watch more than 2 hours of television daily.
Finally, milk consumption was more likely to be lower among 4-year-olds who had at least one sugary drink per day, but not among 5-year-olds.
Limitations of this study included data based on parental report and not direct observation, incomplete dietary information, and lack of data on physical activity to assess for potential compensation in energy expenditure.
In an accompanying editorial, Anisha Patel, MD, and Lorrene Ritchie, PhD, of the University of California (UC) San Francisco and UC Berkeley, pointed out that the current study "emphasizes the hazards of the vacuum in [sugar-sweetened beverage] policy solutions targeting young children."
They suggested a number of policy interventions that could be helpful for this age group, including:
- Wider scopes for restrictions in childcare and community settings for sugary drinks
- Dissemination of best practices and education
- Training on beverages for parents and children
- Accountable limits on sugary drinks in dietary guidelines
- Industry-aided strategies for health promotion and drinking water instead of sugary drinks
"Isn't it time to effect meaningful policies and implementation strategies to curb [sugar-sweetened beverage] consumption in our youngest children?," they concluded.


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The excitement of tomorrow's opening day in Minnesota (Erik Bedard vs. Johan Santana on ESPN2 at 7:10) has been tempered somewhat with the news that longtime Twins radio broadcaster Herb Carneal passed away this morning of congestive heart failure. Carneal, who was honored with the Baseball Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award in 1996, was 83.
Carneal called Major League Baseball games for five decades, beginning with the Philadelphia Athletics and Phillies in 1954. He worked for the Baltimore Orioles for five seasons, from 1957-61, before joining the Twins in the team's second season in Minnesota. Although his duties had become limited in recent years – by 2006, he was working on the first three innings of afternoon home games – he was still, in the words of Twins president Dave St. Peter, "…one of the most beloved figures in Minnesota sports history."
There is something to be said for a broadcaster that remains with a team for a long period of time, especially in a day and age when the players are more transitory than ever. Voices such as Carneal, Bob Uecker, Harry Kalas and Vin Scully, are comforting in their consistency. It's nice to know that no matter who is on the field, those old familiar voices will be giving us the call.


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Crisler Center banners feature my design (Posted here on MGoBlog!)
In the beautiful new pictures of Crisler Center, I was curious to see if they had changed the designs of the outdated looking championship banners. I posted a thread here back in March of newly designed championship banners that could potentially replace the then-current ones. I said I was going to send them Dave Brandon. (Link to thread)
I looked at the photo gallery and I'll be damned. They used my design. This may or not qualify as a cool story bro moment but it feels pretty special to be a part of Crisler Center and also MGoBlog being a part of it now too.
Exhibit A- National champions banner features the exact design I sent Dave Brandon to a T. The official NCAA font, NATIONAL CHAMPIONS in block letters, the year with the modern looking Block M underneath it.
Exhibit B- The conference championship banner design I sent had the new B1G logo on all of them in Maize. The full season instead of just one year (ex: 2011-12 instead of 2012) in Maize and the modern Block M underneath. There are minor changes in the actual banners. The B in B1G is blue with Maize outline like the home football jersey patches, the year is abbreviated to just 2012 or 1984 instead of the example I listed above.
Other then that, they look pretty darn similar. Those are just two sets of banners. I have yet to see if they used my idea for Honored Five, Final Four or NIT banners.


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Urban Studies
Professor of Anthropology
On Faculty since 2001
Phone: (630)752-5182
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Ph.D., Socio-Cultural Anthropology, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 2002 Dissertation titled, "At Home in the World: Philippine Protestants and the Creation of Context."
M.A., Socio-Cultural Anthropology, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 1997
M.A., Cross Cultural Studies, Fuller Seminary, CA 1995
B.A., Social Studies, Wesleyan University, CT 1991
About Brian Howell
Dr. Howell is particularly interested in courses dealing with global Christianity, culture theory and inequality as well as anthropology and popular culture, and strives to incorporate such issues into his courses. Dr. Howell and his wife Marissa Sabio reside in Wheaton with their three children and are active church members. Some of Dr. Howell's hobbies include scuba diving, tennis and piano.
Courses Taught
- Introduction to Anthropology
- Anthropology through Film
- Globalization
- Culture Theory
- Culture, Travel, and Tourism
- Power and Gender in Southeast Asia
Membership in Professional Societies
- American Anthropological Association (AAA)
- American Ethnological Society
- Society for the Anthropology of Religion
- Society of Urban and Transnational Anthropology
My research interests are in the intersections of culture, globalization and Christianity. I consider myself broadly to be an anthropologist of religion, but my publications have largely been aimed specifically at Christianity as a global/transnational phenomenon, drawing in history, popular culture, congregational studies, and narrative analysis. Since finishing my dissertation at Washington University in St. Louis in 2002, I have published on Philippine Baptists, U.S. Evangelicals, and Short-Term Missions. I am also interested in research on the teaching and pedagogy of anthropology and social engagement. See my Curriculum Vitae (PDF format) for a listing of publications and presentations.


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The number of makhaaraj, or articulation points of letters does not change from one of the qira'aat to another. The letters are pronounced from the same articulation point.
Imam Ibn Al-Jazaree (died 833 h) stated that most of the scholars of tajweed assigned 17 articulation points to the letters. This is the widely accepted number. There were some scholars who gave 16 and others who gave 14, but basically they are the same and there is no difference in pronunciation.
Again, the accepted number is that given by Imam Ibn Al-Jazaree, may Allah be merciful to him, 17.
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Diocese's superintendent of schools leaving
BRIDGEPORT -- Margaret A. Dames, superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Bridgeport, is leaving to serve in the same capacity for the Archdiocese of Newark, N.J., effective March 1.
Sister Mary Grace Walsh, who has served as deputy superintendent for the past seven years, will serve as interim superintendent for the Diocese of Bridgeport, officials said.
Dames told staff on Thursday of her planned departure. Newark Archbishop John J. Myers is expected to make the formal announcement Friday in Newark.
Monsignor Jerald A. Doyle, administrator of the Diocese of Bridgeport, described the move as an exciting opportunity for Dames. He called her a change agent who helped the school system achieve academic excellence in a faith-based environment.
"We thank her for her dedication to our mission of Catholic education and wish her continued success in this new challenge," Doyle said.
The news comes just a week after the diocese announced a major change to its Catholic elementary schools in Bridgeport. Two of the city's six schools are closing at the end of the school year, and two more are being reshaped into a primary and middle school.
Dames was named superintendent in Bridgeport in 2004. She helped to create a new governance plan for the diocese's 38 schools, which serve 11,000 students throughout Fairfield County.
She also launched a campaign to strengthen the schools academically. Under her leadership, 13 diocesan schools received National Blue Ribbons of Excellence awards.
Doyle said Walsh has worked closely with Dames on all school matters, so the transition to her leadership will be seamless.
Walsh is a member of the religious congregation of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and has been deputy superintendent since 2006. Before that, Walsh served as principal in the Archdiocese of New York and the dioceses of Metuchen, N.J., and Providence, R.I.
Dames, who is originally from New York City, will move to a district that is much bigger than Bridgeport. There are 74 elementary schools and 30 high schools in the Archdiocese of Newark with a total enrollment of close to 33,000.
In addition to becoming the superintendent of the district, Dames will also be director of the Office of Catechetics.


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Last weekend the cross country team experienced its first disappointment of the season. We were not satisfied with the outcome of the race at the Citadel. We felt that we were putting in a lot of hard work and it just did not come together for us on that morning. The effort was there but the times did not match it.
This is the hard part about our sport, no matter how hard you train or how fast your splits are in practice; every race will not be a good race. Races like these keep us humble and on the edge to want to improve even more. We are unlike any other sport out there, we can't take breaks, we can't regroup and there is no time to come up with a better game plan. Once that gun goes off, that's it; we have one chance to make something happen. The uncertainty is what we love about our sport, it teaches us to be patient and trust in our training. We have to continue to believe that the hard work will pay off.
This weekend we will take on even tougher competition at the Disney World Classic. There will be three hundred or more runners on the line making this the biggest races we will enter this year. We've had a week off from racing so we are hoping it will help us improve and finally have that breakthrough race we have all been waiting for. The course at Disney is flat but there is a good half mile or so that is pure sand, but we are ready to take it on. After all, Disney World is where "dreams come true", so we are hoping that quite of few of them will come true this Saturday morning. Thanks for reading and as always, happy running!
Your running enthusiast,
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Murasaki LinkStation's USB hot-plugging system
This article Based on work by Harry, frontalot, and nix.
Originally by nix.
at Linkstationwiki.org
Murasaki - 'Another HotPlug'
The original LinkStation firmware (at least for the LS1 and LS2) and the OpenLink firmware use a software called Murasaki for handling the USB hot-plugging of printers and hard disks. [Murasaki] is not some special Buffalo software, but a free alternative hot-plugging framework for Linux. It replaces Linux's normal hot-plugging framework HotPlug. It is unknown why Buffalo / MontaVista went for Murasaki instead of the standard hot-plugging framework. But anyhow, Murasaki is suitable for the desired task.
The Murasaki version 0.6.12 that comes with the mipsel-hdhlan LinkStation 2.05 firmware is rather old. That version also is incomplete. The components which are not used for USB hot-plugging are not included. However, the missing components, e.g. FireWire support, don't make much sense on the LinkStation and the old version is nevertheless functional.
Adding Support for Other Devices
Before you start to mess around with Murasaki, please be aware that you should possess some understanding of Murasaki, Linux, and shell scripting. In short, you should know what you are doing.
Drivers & Kernel Modules
|Kernel and Modules
|Just adding modules is sometimes not enough to ensure a USB device works under OpenLink. Unfortunately, some loadable modules require build-in kernel support, too. And that has often not been compiled into the stock kernel or OpenLink kernel. One example is support for USB keyboards. While the Loadable kernel modules collection contains the necessary Linux module for USB keyboards, the necessary support in the kernel is missing. One would have to build and install a new kernel to fix such problems.
Murasaki is not limited to handling only printers and hard disks. It can handle other types of USB devices too. However, the necessary drivers (kernel modules) must first be built and installed on the LinkStation. See Loadable kernel modules for information about loadable kernel modules - some of which are for USB devices.
Murasaki Configuration
Then the Murasaki configuration files need to be adapted. The Murasaki files which need to be touched are:
- /etc/murasaki/murasaki.usbmap
- To map devices with unknown ids to a driver.
- To find out the values for an entry you should plug in the unknown USB device and then fetch the data from the syslog log file /var/log/linkstation.log. Some entries can also be found in [[1]].
- /etc/murasaki/murasaki.call
- To map device types or module names to corresponding start-stop scripts which are called when a device of a certain type is plugged-in or a certain module is loaded. Also, the scripts are called after a device or module is removed. :The format is
device-name script ...
- for devices, or
module-name script ...
- for modules. The first argument to the scripts is either start or stop to identify the actual event.
- /etc/murasaki/bin/...
- Start-stop scripts should be placed in /etc/murasaki/bin. The existing mount_sd.sh script in that directory can serve as an example. mount_sd.sh is the script which is supposed to mount USB disks, once they are plugged in.
- /etc/murasaki/murasaki.precall
- (not used by by the stock LinkStation firmware) The file has a very similar function to murasaki.call. The difference is when the scripts are called. murasaki.precall scripts are called before a device is loaded and before a device is unloaded. Scripts specified in murasaki.call are called after a device is loaded and after a device is unloaded.
- /etc/murasaki/murasaki.depend
- Module dependencies.
- This file specifies kernel module dependencies related to USB. Typically, a USB device driver at least depends on the usbcore module. The format of an entry is
dependent: depends ...
- typically an entry looks like
dependent: usbcore
- /etc/murasaki/murasaki.sticky
- (not used by by the stock LinkStation firmware) A list of modules which are not unloaded, even if a hot-plug remove event happens. This is useful for devices which are regularly plugged-in and out at a high frequency.
Trouble Shooting
If things don't work out, you can start debugging at the following places:
- Check /var/log/linkstation.log for any Murasaki messages. If Murasaki doesn't know the USB ID it will print out information on how to add it here.
- Check /proc/bus/usb/devices after inserting the USB device. There should be an entry for your device. Note, each entry for a device starts with a T line. To get a slightly better readable printout, you could run
awk '/^T/ { print ""} {print}' /proc/bus/usb/devices | more
- instead of a simple cat or more.
- The output for a device should, for example, look like:
T: Bus=02 Lev=01 Prnt=01 Port=00 Cnt=01 Dev#= 2 Spd=12 MxCh= 0 D: Ver= x.xx Cls=00(>ifc ) Sub=00 Prot=00 MxPS= 8 #Cfgs= 1 P: Vendor=xxxx ProdID=xxxx Rev= x.x S: Product=USB Storage Device C:* #Ifs= 1 Cfg#= 1 Atr=80 MxPwr= 96mA I: If#= 0 Alt= 0 #EPs= 2 Cls=08(stor.) Sub=06 Prot=50 Driver=usb-storage E: Ad=81(I) Atr=02(Bulk) MxPS= 64 Ivl=0ms E: Ad=02(O) Atr=02(Bulk) MxPS= 64 Ivl=0ms
- Note the I (for Interface) line. A USB device can have multiple interfaces. The one is the above example has been associated with a device driver (usb-storage). This is what you want. If no interface gets associated wit a driver, it doesn't exist for the kernel.
- FYI, the letters in the output stand for:
- Topology
- Bandwidth
- Device description
- Product Id
- Text description
- Configuration info. * indicates the active configuration.
- Interface description
- Endpoint descripton
- One can check all USB drivers currently known (loaded) by the kernel with
# cat /proc/bus/usb/drivers usbdevfs hub 0- 15: usblp usb-storage usb-storage
- If a USB storage device has been found, and the USB storage driver been loaded, then the SCSI disk driver emulation device driver should have been automatically loaded on top of it.
cat /proc/scsi/usb-storage-*/*
- shows all such devices. E.g. the output should be similar to
Host scsi0: usb-storage Vendor: xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx Product: USB Storage Device Serial Number: None Protocol: Transparent SCSI Transport: Bulk GUID: 0xxxxxxx0000000000000000 Attached: Yes
- Note the Attached: Yes line. If this doesn't say Yes, then the device has been found, but for some reason is not attached (no media in the device). However, this can also happen when an external USB hub is in use between the storage device and the LinkStation. The only known way to fix this problem with a hub is to remove the hub and connect the storage device directly.
- If everything went fine until now, then Murasaki should have mounted the device:
# mount ... ... /dev/sda1 on /mnt/usbdisk1 type vfat (rw)
Supporting USB Memory Sticks and Other USB Storage Devices
mount_sd.sh on stock mipsel-hdhlan firmware refuses to mount USB memory sticks or any other USB storage device which doesn't identify itself as a hard disk or optical disk. The culprit (bug or feature?) seems to be the program /usr/bin/parse_usbscsi which is used by mount_sd.sh to identify USB disks. A potential workaround is to add the following lines to mount_sd.sh, right after the call to /usr/bin/parse_usbscsi:
# # HACK for mounting USB memory sticks. # The above /usr/bin/parse_usbscsi doesn't identify # them as usable storage device. # awk '$1 ~ /Host/ && $3 ~ /usb-storage/ { printf "/dev/sd%c\n", substr($2, 5, length($2) - 5) + 97 }' /proc/scsi/usb-storage-*/* >>/mnt/usbinfo/list
Please note that this hack ignores many finer details of identifying a disk. Also, the remaining unchanged parts of the mount_sd.sh script will not only mount the found memory stick but also share it via SAMBA, AppleTalk, and provide access to the data on the stick via ftp (if any of these services is configured). This may not be desirable - depending on the data on the stick. You will also see that SAMBA and AppleTalk are restarted.
Allowing More than one USB disk
mount_sd.sh, as-delivered, just mounts the first USB disk found. This is in line with Buffalo's product description. If one feels adventurous this can be changed in mount_sd.sh. The code was originally in mount_sd.sh and has just been commented out. The commented-out sections need some minor changes to get them to work again.


text: Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums :: View topic - LASIK surgery in KOREA ^^ Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in LASIK surgery in KOREA ^^ Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Opinions View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message choijunwanJoined: 26 Dec 2008Posts: 1 Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 7:42 pm Post subject: LASIK surgery in KOREA ^^ Hello~ My name is JUNWAN,CHOI. And I'm optometrist. My hospital is in Seoul,KOREA If you want to take a LASIK surgery I'd like to help you. Our Medical doctor's exprience are about 10,000 LASIK case over. And many foreigner took a surgery already. At first you need a eye test. It's take about 2 hours. And then I can consultation about surgery type, how care and price.. If you want to consultation, please visit my website or call me. [email protected] www.allforeye.com/eng 010-9335-9249 JUN WAN, CHOI LASIK KOREA KOREA LASIK LASEK LASIK DOCTOR LASIK COST Back to top pugachevVJoined: 16 Jan 2003Posts: 2295 Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 2:37 pm Post subject: Very enterprising of you. I hope you will live a long and happy life. Back to top lausJoined: 14 Mar 2006Posts: 132 Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 12:13 pm Post subject: i would be afraid to do this. I think there is much more danger than we are told. I guess i'll stay with my glasses and lenses for a while. Back to top CPJoined: 12 Jun 2006Posts: 2875Location: California Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 5:13 pm Post subject: Does this obvious advertisement for business really belong in the opinion section of an ESL web site?_________________You live a new life for every new language you speak. -Czech proverb Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Opinions All times are GMT - 8 Hours Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Student Forums----------------ComputersCurrent NewsCultureEnglish SchoolsFamilyFilm and CinemaFoodHealth and FitnessHelp CenterHobbiesHolidaysLearning EnglishLiteratureMaking FriendsMusicOpinionsPetsScienceSportsThe Strange and MysteriousTOEFL and Other English ExamsTravel You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum Dave's ESL Cafe is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Banner Advertising | Bookstore / Alta Books | FAQs | Articles | Interview with Dave Copyright © 2018 Dave's ESL Cafe | All Rights Reserved | Contact Dave's ESL Cafe | Site Map Teachers College, Columbia University: Train to Teach English Here or Abroad Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group


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Police and prosecutors have only hinted at the horrors endured by the victims of the New Windsor sex-trafficking ring broken up last week.
Police and prosecutors have only hinted at the horrors endured by the victims of the New Windsor sex-trafficking ring broken up last week.
They've told us the ring was based in New Windsor and the city and town of Newburgh. They've told us the suspect, Alexander Adams III, used a combination of rape, beatings and threats to keep the women under his thumb.
"Human trafficking is an exploitation-based crime," said Emily Amick of Sanctuary for Families, a New York City-based organization that provides assistance to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. "I think of it simply as the buying and selling of a human being. It really is slavery."
In 2007, New York passed its first law against sex trafficking, establishing a crime and setting up some resources for tracking the problem and helping the victims.
Sex trafficking is a class B felony, carrying a maximum term of 81/3 to 25 years in prison (and a minimum of one to three years). Adams also faces felony sexual assault and drug charges.
No one's really sure of the prevalence of human trafficking, whether for labor or sex. Because of the conditions of their entrapment, the victims cannot easily come forward. Between 2000 and 2010, Amick said, 11,268 trafficking victims sought help in New York City. A 2007 study found that 2,253 children had been sexually trafficked in a year in the state, 399 of them upstate.
"The report noted that's probably undercounting," Amick said.
The victims might be immigrants or Americans, male or female. But they're all captives.
Shannon Wong, legislative director for YWCAs of New York, said sex traffickers operate in many ways on the same strategies of control and fear used in domestic violence.
In some cases, she said, abusers use their intimate relationship to force the woman or girl into prostitution through coercion, intimidation and violence.
They use women's social conditioning — to be nice, to be understanding, to give people another chance — against them, Wong said.
"Once they start feeling like a prostitute, they feel like a criminal," Wong said.
Because of that, victim advocates have been working on new legislation — the Trafficking Victims Protection and Justice Act — to beef up protections for victims and bring more accountability for the traffickers, their accomplices and the customers who support the illicit industry.
The New York State Anti-Trafficking Coalition and a consortium of local advocacy groups are holding the Hudson Valley Trafficking Conference on April 11 at Orange Regional Medical Center to explain the dynamics of sex trafficking to law enforcement, medical and service providers and the public.
This is not a faraway problem, something depicted in movies and TV shows. As the conference theme says: Yes, human trafficking happens here.


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Phillip Lim to Partner with Target
Designer Phillip Lim announces a new collaboration with Target. Mr. Lim sits down with WSJ's Elizabeth Holmes to discuss his approach to designing for the Target customer, the upcoming line and what the partnership might mean for his business.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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dislekcia wrote:Is the battle prediction still not changing right now? I thought that was part of the update just now...
What do you mean? You mean if it doesn't refresh after right clicking to cancel a glyph usage? It doesn't yet. Not a big deal, though.
Suggestion: Please allow us to redefine shortcuts for glyphs/items on the fly, just for a current dungeon run, and also, let us reorganize inventory items even when it's full (I may at some point have picked up 2 physical items and 3 glyphs and seen that now I gotta press 3, 4, and 5 for the glyphs, and on top of that they're not in an order I'd like them to be).
Inventory rows with small items should be movable as one because you'll usually want to have it all grouped anyway.
The game is freaking great. I love how you indtroduce new races and new Gods (force us to learn them before releasing them onto dungeons - you really nailed it).


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uh... Inkscape?-eleman (July 22, 2012, 01:30 AM)
There are many vector apps on the market already (on the Mac side they all are cocoa/quartz based) who can not support CMYK color mode. Some promising projects mainly on Linux have the same problem. Inkscape and Skencil are still RGB based, sK1 is a fork of Skencil which will make it prepress ready including CMYK but all are far from the user experience you know from FreeHand.We have asked some developers of existing apps if they would make it more FreeHand'ish, and nevertheless they are interested in such input, they can only go small steps into our direction.Expressive is the only project which has specifically a FreeHand experience as goal and aims for this from the very beginning.-FFH Thü
Edit/ this post responds more positively to using Inkscape.
But for professional use, the interface gets a bit of a slating in terms of usability in the same thread.
to pan the Inkscape GUI as "Linux-like" and "ugly" strikes me as a bit churlish-Edvard (July 31, 2012, 10:05 PM)
I think it's a form of designers' snobbery. I guess their whole career is about making things look good, so many would struggle with an interface that doesnt have that as a priority.
I dont know how long it takes to adjust to new software, probably it depends how many years you've been using your old software ;-)
As you can see there is a FreeHand bias here-tomos (July 22, 2012, 02:41 AM)
Quasado are looking for support for this project. Simply following or liking will be of benefit - impress the investors :-)Donations are also welcome though ;-)Follow on twitter http://twitter.com/Like on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/quasadoor donate http://www.stagestack.com/-tomos (January 09, 2013, 09:01 AM)
What about Xara Designer Pro as a competitor to Illustrator?Blindingly fast and easy to use with lots of native import options (including Freehand 3).-Carol Haynes (January 09, 2013, 09:37 AM)
one couldnt work with CMYK colours and see it in progress.-tomos (January 09, 2013, 02:22 PM)
One thing that makes me wary is the fact it does so much!-tomos (January 09, 2013, 02:22 PM)
but pros seem to mainly avoid it so far-tomos (January 09, 2013, 02:22 PM)
Stagestack faces dead-end, source code release consideredAlexandre Prokoudine 10-Jan-2013Stagestack, a work-in-progress vector graphics editor is facing the dead-end after failing to become a financially self-supporting project. Developers are thinking about releasing the source code now...
(see attachment in previous post)It's history folks! Stagestack is no more.[..]Full article here. -40hz (January 17, 2013, 01:28 PM)
... Quasado might start an open source project. Interestingly enough, this is exactly what the Quasado team is now considering.[...]For now Quasado is looking for your input on the possible future of the project.
What are our next stepsTry to improve communication ASAP without wasting to much time better spent in programming. As a first step, at least weekly status reports as well as a monthly newsletter might be a good step.Focus on innovation, leaving other aspects of Freehand (expect it's better usability) a side for later revisionsFocus on getting somewhere even if worse then others at this point but keep improvingTry to stick on timelinesWork on this project as much as we (I?) can without funding right now What are we currently doing?As a first step of better communication, I want to tell you what I've been working on lately and just finished today.My idea was to rework the current, underlying model of handling graphic documents. The current model has several weaknesses including not being able to load/save, no proper undo/redo, no propery linking between nodes (i.e. for styles etc.), not prepared for multi-threading and so on. To save time for the future, I've decided myself about three months ago to write a separate project that included a completely new model as well as rendering engine. Now, today I've finished with the new model and overall, I'm pretty much satisfied with it. It supports all the features mentioned before and ought to be a good ground base for a better Stagestack Core. And as a goody, here's the first usable output of loading/saving, as you can see, we're trying to stick with standardized xml:
I think their approach of developing it for the web and then porting it to the desktop is ill-advised at best. (Call it a hunch and take it with a grain of salt.)-40hz (February 26, 2013, 06:18 AM)
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Hi, i have seen what they call a "Better Bottle" on several brew supplies websites. Is this just basically a platic water jug...like you would see in a bottled water dispenser at work? Can that be used for fermentation?
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Most of the people who have them like them. They would probably work well as your primary. Beersmith has a thread on them. http://www.beersmith.com/forum/index.php?topic=259.0
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I have switched to using better bottle carboys and don't think I will ever use glass again unless I have to (like to may things fermenting at once). They are just so much easier to handle since they are so light. The only issue is that because they are plastic, if you pick them up with the airlock on it can suck the liquid down. Not a big deal but something you need to be aware of. I think the ability to easily maneuver them while cleaning makes them worth every penny.
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I like the bb
I have two of them. I mainly use them for my secondary though. I have read things recently about plastic that makes me not want to use them any more though. They give off chemicals the higher the temp you get them:(.
I really would like a stainless conical fermenter, but I can't afford that right now. They sure are sweet though.
I really would like a stainless conical fermenter, but I can't afford that right now. They sure are sweet though.
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General Human Development Report Serbia 1996
The Report describes the inherited structures and policies from the former Socialist Federative Republic of Yugoslavia, which it argues are proclaimed, but not factually compatible with the goals of human development, but whose mechanisms and financing requirements proved to make them unsustainable.
It discusses the major damage caused to the economy by the period of civil war, and the vast cost in terms of the fall in GDP, unemployment, loss of incomes, housing, and general trauma for the population. With the return of peace, good possibilities exist to build on the positive growth rates of the last two years.
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BOSTON, Mass. - Three first period goals and a 16 save performance from sophomore goalie Casey Schaejbe (Arlington, Mass.) earned women's ice hockey (3-6-1) their second straight win as they defeated the Huskies of the University of Southern Maine (5-3-0) by the final of 3-0 Friday afternoon at the Clark Athletic Center Ice Arena.
Friday's contest, which was a rare non-conference game between the two squads, was highlighted by an explosive first period by the Beacons. Within a five minute window the Beacons scored all three of their goals to take a 3-0 lead into the first intermission for the second straight game.
Combined with some huge stops by Schaejbe in the second and third period, UMass picked-up its first shutout of the season. The victory also marked the first for Schaejbe as the Arlington native now holds a 1-4-0 record. One of the sophomore's biggest plays came with about five minutes left in the second when she denied Ally Vanidestine's break away opportunity on a huge glove save.
Breaking the scoreless draw about nine minutes into the opening frame was Jenny Currie (Chelmsford, Mass.). The sophomore transfer redirected a pass from Alexa Cappione (Massena, N.Y.) which beat USM's goalie to the near post. At the 11:02 mark it was Samantha Fallon (Pembroke, Mass.) finding the back of the net as she pushed in her team-leading fifth goal of the season off of an Angela Dandreo (Swampscott, Mass.) pass.
The Beacons final goal of the day came with just over six minutes left in the period as Alyssa Sullivan (Medford, Mass.) tapped in a perfectly placed pass from Kayla Kiernan (North Smithfield, R.I.). Kiernan brought the puck up on the far side and after making a great move around a defenseman laid it off for Sullivan who put the final touch on it to make it 3-0 Beacons.
The loss marked the third straight for the Huskies after they opened the season with five straight wins in which they allowed just two goals. Since then they have allowed 10 goals against, while only scoring three in return. They have now been shutout in two straight games having dropped a 1-0 decision to Colby College earlier this week.
Netminder Liz Bergstrom who was solid throughout the start of the season struggled in Friday's contest making just six saves while allowing all three Beacons goals. Following the third goal, Bergstrom was replaced by Nia Kelly who finished with 16 saves in the loss.
Not only were the Beacons effective in the offensive end, but UMB's defense was also solid from start to finish as they held the Huskies scoreless on their four power-play attempts, while also blocking a total of five shots on goal.
The Beacons return to action tomorrow evening when they travel to Trinity College (Conn.) for a 7:30 p.m. non-conference game.


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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 7, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Talon Therapeutics (OTCBB:TLON), a biopharmaceutical company focused on expert and efficient clinical development of product candidates targeting hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, as well as a product candidate for the treatment-limiting skin toxicities of the EGFR-inhibitor class of cancer therapeutics, today announced that the Board has authorized a review of strategic alternatives. Goldman Sachs has been engaged to provide financial advisory services. The review of strategic alternatives may lead to a possible transaction, including the merger, business combination, or sale of the company.
No decision has been made to enter into a transaction at this time, and there can be no assurance that Talon will enter into a transaction in the future. The company does not plan to disclose or comment on developments regarding the strategic review process until further disclosure is deemed appropriate.
About Talon Therapeutics
Talon Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to seizing upon medical opportunities, efficiently and expertly leading product candidates through clinical development, and transferring value to patients, patient care providers, shareholders, corporate partners, and employees.
In addition to Marqibo® (vincCRIStine sulfate LIPOSOME injection) which received accelerated approval from the US FDA in August 2012, Talon has additional pipeline opportunities some of which, like Marqibo, have the potential to improve delivery and enhance the therapeutic benefits of well characterized, proven chemotherapies and enable high potency dosing without increased toxicity.
Additional information on Talon Therapeutics can be found at www.talontx.com.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as "anticipates," "expects," "plans," "believes," "intends," and similar words or phrases. These forward-looking statements include without limitation, statements regarding Talon's ability to complete any strategic transaction. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause Talon's actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results and expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from these statements. Such risks and uncertainties include: the likelihood of completing a strategic transaction; Talon's lack of experience commercializing pharmaceutical products; that Talon will be able to secure the additional capital necessary to fund operational activities for Marqibo, including its ongoing research and development programs to completion; Talon's reliance on third-party clinical research organizations to develop its product candidates, and its lack of experience in developing pharmaceutical products. Additional risks are described in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. Talon assumes no obligation to update these statements, except as required by law.
CONTACT: Corporate Talon Therapeutics, Inc. Investor Relations Team (650) 588-6641 firstname.lastname@example.com
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A near-death experience inspired Las Vegas businessman Keith Ahrens to lose 200 pounds, and change his life.
At age 45, Keith was tipping the scales at over 400 pounds. He didn't exercise, ate large amounts of unhealthy food and hadn't seen a doctor in years.
His life changed forever one day in 2007, when shortness of breath, dizziness and nausea led him to finally go to a doctor. He was having a heart attack and needed a triple-bypass operation.
"When I was told I needed open-heart surgery to save my life, the room seemed dark," Keith recalls. "I remember feeling like I had let everyone down. I felt like I had let myself down. As I lay there I kept thinking over and over, how could I have let this happen to myself?"
Not only did he survive, but the close call also changed his life. Today, Keith is 200 pounds lighter. He's a dynamic advocate and spokesman for the American Heart Association, sharing his story to help others avoid the denial that almost killed him.
"After my initial depression, my attitude quickly went from feeling sorry for myself to deciding that I had an opportunity to live, to change my life forever," he said. "At that point I took charge of my life."
Keith changed his eating habits, immediately cutting out sodas and visits to fast-food restaurants. (He notes that he hasn't seen a drive-through in over four years.) He didn't try any fad diets or quick fixes, instead setting out to learn about sustainable heart-healthy eating he could work on every day. He started walking regularly for exercise and set small, achievable goals – simply to move more each day.
In 2009, he participated in his first Heart Walk, the American Heart Association's event to raise money for lifesaving research and education. His dramatic weight loss and new outlook on life won him the Lifestyle Change Award for the Las Vegas Walk that year. He was the top local Heart Walk fundraiser in 2010 and is on the planning committee for this year's event.
But Keith was just getting started in his efforts to inspire others to follow his path to healthy living. He wrote a book, "Outrunning My Shadow: Surviving Open-Heart Surgery and Battling Obesity. The Decision to Change My Life," became a certified fitness trainer and specialist in fitness nutrition and began using social media networks to encourage others to improve their lifestyles.
"By focusing on my own heart health and well-being, I've been able to give hope to others that a healthier life, a better life, is awaiting them," he said.
A member of the association's grassroots advocacy network, Keith speaks often at the local and state levels. He participated in the American Heart Association's You're the Cure Congressional Lobby Day in Washington, D.C., talking with lawmakers about stepping up the fight against heart disease and stroke. Keith has also earned his Basic Life Support Instructor certification from the American Heart Association so he can actually save lives if he needs to.
"After I got that second chance, which many heart attack victims never have, I saw it as a great opportunity to help others by putting myself out there as a voice for change," he said. "If someone in your life is affected by heart disease, do something. Get involved with the American Heart Association – help save lives."
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