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MANHATTAN -- Despite calls from some to bulk up what is a much smaller NYPD than it was in the 1990s, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday he doesn't believe the department needs a bigger headcount.
"I think this department is doing an extraordinary job with the resources it has -- obviously continuing to keep crime low," de Blasio told reporters after speaking to recruits at the Police Academy. "I've felt for a long time, when you see that level of effectiveness and you see it on such a sustained basis, it tells us something about the fact that we're at a good and capable size right now."
The mayor spoke Tuesday to a group of police recruits who are slated to graduate in three months. The current schedule of police classes keeps the city's department level -- but its ranks are low by historical standards.
The department has 6,000 fewer officers than it did in 2001, and than it did when Police Commissioner William Bratton first held the job in the 1990s. Several elected officials -- among them City Council Minority Leader Vincent Ignizio (R-South Shore) and Councilman Steven Matteo (R-Mid-Island/Brooklyn), who asked Bratton about the police headcount on Staten Island at a recent Council hearing -- have said they'd like to see more officers on the streets.
"There's not a police chief in America that would not tell you they'd like more cops," Bratton said Tuesday. "I'd always like more cops, but you work with what you have."
At the Council budget hearing, Bratton characterized the reduction of 6,000 police officers as a "huge loss," saying it amounted to the entire number of officers hired under former Mayor David Dinkins. Then, and Tuesday, Bratton emphasized the importance of overtime to make up for having fewer officers.
"There's an overtime budget that effectively gives you the equivalent of those officers on a daily basis, so, while the department's headcount is down by 6,000, the overtime we have available to us effectively allows us to police as if we had a larger department," Bratton said.
The mayor said he'd keep an eye on the issue as he gets closer to his executive budget rollout in May, though his preliminary budget contained no additional police classes to ramp up the department's size.
"We'll continue looking always as things develop, and every year's budget process is different, and we'll have more to say around the time of the executive budget," de Blasio said.
The mayor and the commissioner both spoke about two police officers critically wounded in a fire allegedly started when a bored teen set a mattress ablaze.
Bratton told the recruits those officers are prime examples of his saying: "Cops count. Police matter."
"The individual action of a cop, and collective professional action of the police, we matter. We keep the city safe. We keep the public safe -- oftentimes at risk to our lives, and at risk to your lives," Bratton said.
Officers Dennis Guerra and Rosa Rodriguez are fighting "every moment" to overcome their serious injuries, de Blasio said. He and the commissioner visited Guerra Tuesday afternoon at Montefiore Medical Center.
"We have such respect for what they have done for this city and we feel for their families as they go through this difficult time, but we know these two officers did what they did because there were people in danger and they answered the call," de Blasio said.
Bratton told the recruits they would not regret their choice to become NYPD officers.
"From that moment on, you will have the opportunity to have a life of great significance -- a life that matters every day," Bratton said. "And if you do what you're supposed to do, if you do what you're committed to doing, then you will make a difference."


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Jennifer Lopez has given producer Redone a big business boost - she has signed for his record company.
The man behind Lady Gaga's hits Poker Face and Bad Romance launched 2101 Records, which is distributed by Universal Music's Capitol Records, in 2010, and now he's landed his first superstar after previously boasting a handful of rising acts on his roster.
RedOne teamed up with Lopez on her 2011 album Love?, which was distributed by Island Records, and it appears Lopez was impressed with his way of working - she has inked a deal with his label to release her upcoming release.
RedOne says, "This is like a dream come true for me. It was amazing to be able to work with Jennifer on so many great records over the past two years and now it is such an honour to have her on my label.
"She is a creative inspiration and a true global superstar artist who brings so much to everything she does. I feel that this is historic and a wonderful opportunity to launch 2101/Capitol in this way."

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Speaking at CodeCamp Cluj
Sep 11, 2016
At the beginning of May I've had the opportunity and pleasure to speak at CodeCamp Cluj alongside fellow Mozilla Tech Speakers Ioana Chiorean and Jobava Bareev. CodeCamp is a local IT community & conference in Cluj, aiming for better communication among the IT people. It started small in 2008 in Iasi and it grew organically, continuously fulfilling the community demand. It now consists of 10 parallel tracks with 60 sessions and almost 2000 participants.


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Roger Fox
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Funeral services for Roger Arnold Fox, 99, Clarence, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 14, 2016 at Fry Funeral Home in Tipton, with burial in the National Cemetery at the Rock Island Arsenal at 1:30 p.m.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 at Fry Funeal Home.
Mr. Fox died Oct. 8 at the Clarence Nursing Home from congestive heart failure. Mr. Fox was born March 1, 1917 in Wheatland to Arnold Henry Fox and Mona Evelyn (Thompson) Fox. He attended and graduated from Wheatland high school. He married Dorothy S. Gade on May 17, 1943 at what is now the Zion UCC Church in Lowden.
Soon after graduating from high school, he started a produce business in his home town serving customers in a wide area. In 1942 he was inducted into the Army and served in the Air Corp at Rackheath airbase north east of Norwich, England as a First Lieutenant. The men working for him were responsible for the maintenance and arming of sixteen B-24s during the European campaign.
After the war he returned to his produce business, which he closed in the 1950's. From there he worked at Clinton Engines in Maquoketa for a while before being hired as a purchasing agent at the VA Hospital in Iowa City. Later he transferred to the Rock Island Arsenal, continuing his career as a purchasing agent until his retirement in 1977. After retirement he became active in woodworking, while maintaining an apple orchard at his home.
His survivors include his daughter, Lynn Fox (Jill Hoover), West Branch; son, Mark (Beth) Fox, Lowden; grandchildren, Ian (Carey) Fox, Cedar Rapids; Carrie (Will) Hobbs, Chicago; and Laura (Andy) Werling, Muscatine. Roger's pride and joy were his great-grandchildren: Stella Fox, Zoe Fox, Abigail Fox Rowan Fox; Arden Werling, Nile Werling; Vivian Hobbs and Alexander Hobbs. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Beulah Gade, Wheatland; and several nephews and a niece.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, his wife in September 1994; his sister, Hazel Muller and brother-in-law, Kenneth Muller; brother-in law, Fred Gade, Jr.; and brother-in-law, Hubert Gade.
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Our counseling staff is composed of licensed counselors, including a bilingual, Spanish-speaking counselor, and supervised interns who are sensitive to your needs as a student.
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Authentic Native American Indian Apache Dreamcatcher
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Draped from dreamcatcher hoop are a hand carved jade owl (read about stones), and beads of quartz, turquoise and silver.
Hoop is wrapped with buttery soft deer skin.
Paula says -
"What a wonderfully made dreamcatcher. Excellent materials and workmanship; entirely hand crafted, made in ceremony, with attention to detail and durability by Cynthia Whitehawk.
"Comes with Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist."
Cascading golden deer hide fringe with crow beads, carved horn beads, brass and silver beads and cones.
Words from Apache artist Cynthia Whitehawk:
DREAMCATCHERS are known to the Indigenous peoples of the Americas to filter and destroy bad dreams, thoughts or negative influences, allowing the good, positive and enlightening influences and strong healing to take place. Totems, fetishes, ritual and ceremonial items significant to the owner are added for additional healing energies. Read more about dreamcatchers...
SPIDER WOMAN - She is the creator and weaver of life, the great teacher, protector and Mother of all creation. She manifests as Sacred Guardian, overseeing the welfare of all those in need. In her aspect as Creator and Mother, Spider Woman affirms that women are essential and central to the life process. She reminds us that people of all races were created from the same source, with equal rights and responsibilities.
BEAR is considered the most powerful of all of the animals and is one of the most popular subjects of fetish carvers. Bear is a spiritual guide and represents strength and self-knowledge. He has supernatural powers, great healing powers. Bear is a symbol deliberate action, introspection, soul and insight for the past and the future. The Bear is the guardian of the West an is one of the animals of the Six Directions.
OWL MEDICINE: Owl is most often associated with feminine energies; creativity, sensitivity, awareness of the unseen world around us, spiritual energies and magic. Many shamans, psychic healers, mystics and mediums have owl medicine either as a primary totem or can call upon one as needed. They can see clear through to the core reason for any type of imbalance and then they can spot the proper medicine needed to heal the imbalance. Owl totem is a powerful ally and the wonders of her gifts are immeasurable.
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Greg says his father began a decades-long investigation into a large number of the mutilations that occurred in northern New Mexico, and prior to his death in 2011, Gabe determined that the mutilations and strange aircraft were, in fact, human-caused.
Greg said his father found out that the cattle mutilations were being conducted by the U.S. government in order to determine the effect of radiation resulting from Gasbuggy.
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It's almost as if it's a double operation, testing the cattle as Gabe Valdez believes along with a PsyOp. That may explain why the government would do this on public/private land where everyday people will find their cattle mutilated. I would imagine finding that would cause fear on many different levels.edit on 13-3-2014 by Jennyfrenzy because: Added
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Testing for propagation of radioactive contamination is the explanation which best fits facts:
a) what's up with cattle? They are outdoors and eat grass from large areas.
b) What's up with the tongue and anus? These parts of the body will concentrate radioisotopes ingested from the ground conveniently.
c) why doesn't the perpetrator use their own private herd of cattle? Because the goal is to take measurements at many geographically dispersed points.
d) why the secrecy and cover-up? because if openly discussed, then somebody would start asking about all the radioactivity and that subject is 'radioactive' to public opinion. And because of the economic interests of cattle ranchers who wouldn't be able to sell any meat regardless of the quantitative magnitude of the radioactivity, even if utterly trivial to human health.edit on 13-3-2014 by mbkennel because: (no reason given)
The military probably is testing lasers using cattle as their guinea pigs. They might be behind the crop circles too.


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Beyond the headlines of Mexico's drug-related violence, sea kayakers are having a whale of a time camping along the wildlife-rich waters of Baja California.
Mainstream tourists find the manufactured brand of wild life at the end of the Baja peninsula around Los Cabos resorts. Meanwhile, savvy paddlers are relishing the real thing in stunning abundance near the still sleepy mid-peninsula town of Loreto.
Locals promote Loreto as Baja's "unCabo." It's most notable landmark is a 300-year-old mission.
The New York Times recently listed the area as No. 8 on its list of the "41 Best Places to Visit in 2011".
After a 90-minute flight from Los Angeles, paddlers land along the glistening Sea of Cortez, where several outfitters have the kayaks, gear and itineraries.
Among the most experienced in this area is Sea Kayak Adventures, which organizes trips from Canada to Patagonia from the company's base in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
"One-third of the world's marine mammals live in the Sea of Cortez," said Terry Prichard, who runs the company with his wife, Nancy Mertz. "We've known for many years that this is a very special place."
Indeed, in just the first few hours on the water, our group of six paddlers and two Mexican guides encountered dolphins, a sea lion, squadrons of pelicans and cormorants and the constant companionship of gulls, oyster catchers, frigate birds, blue-footed boobies, turkey vultures and ospreys.
However, before launching our kayaks, we carved out a day for a van shuttle over to the Pacific side of the peninsula. The goal was to marvel at one of the wildlife wonders of the world at Magdalena Bay, where gray whales congregate from February into April to beef up their newborn calves.
We piled into a panga – a 22-foot outboard-powered fishing skiff – and cruised into a lagoon protected from the pounding Pacific surf by a barrier of sand-dune islands. Within minutes we were in the midst of whales – almost touching distance – although we were pleased our skipper got us close without trying to make contact or harass the marine mammals.
Mother grays weighing 30-40 tons would rise and blow beside us, showing the knuckles on their backs while their calves would awkwardly bob up around them. Sometimes the babies resembled little two-ton pickles gasping for air.
At one point we had eight whales surfacing around us.
"This is one of the best whale years we've ever had," Mertz said later. "Last year was one of the poorest years because sediment from a hurricane partially blocked the whales from entering the bay. The ocean has resolved that."
The wildlife experience continued as we set out for five days by kayak in the Sea of Cortez. After paddling across a wind-exposed channel we relaxed in the lee along the shore of Carmen Island. Bright-orange Sally lightfoot crabs caught our attention as they scurried across rocks exposed by low tide.
"They seem to be able to run in all four directions; but more than this, perhaps because of their rapid reaction time they appear to read the mind of their hunter," observed John Steinbeck in "The Log of the Sea of Cortez."
We made camp on a white-sand beach that turned out to be the Promised Land for the seashell enthusiasts in our group. Instead of using tent pegs, we used anchors made of cord strung through 4-inch squares of quarter-inch plywood buried in the sand.
The beach was crisscrossed by tracks of hermit crabs that would come to life under our feet from seemingly empty seashells they where inhabiting.
Beach hiking was mesmerizing, bordered by turquoise waters on one side and cactus on the other.
Blue whales, the largest creatures to inhabit the earth, worked offshore, revealed by spouts that resembled Old Faithful erupting from the sea. Each surface would be announced by a 20-foot high blast of mist that would stand visible for 15 seconds before dissolving in the wind.
A full-grown blue whale weighs as much as the National Football League. A human could swim through its arteries.
The blues looked like freight trains rounding over the top of an underwater mountain as their backs rolled up above the surface before sinking down out of sight. Every few rolls treated us with an encore as the blue's giant fluke would emerge and create a waterfall we could see through binoculars two miles away.
Nights are long during winter, but the desert delivered a stunning spread of stars. Mars shined so brightly it cast a shimmering reflection across the sea.
We used headlamps before bedtime to comb the desert in search of scorpions, which would glow like fluorescent bulbs in the beam of a hand-held black light.
Vlady de la Toba, our Mexican trip leader, made us meals that he delighted in telling us he'd prepared first for his girlfriend's approval.
Edgar Escobar, the other guide, with a degree in marine biology, was especially proud of his chicken mole, featuring five chili powders and chocolate in a recipe endorsed by this grandmother.
De la Toba is from a family that's operated Baja lighthouses for five generations. He sees guiding as a powerful force for preserving Baja's wildlife experience. He sells T-shirts and donates the profits to a program that trains local fishermen to be guides.
"Fishermen get 20 pesos per kilo of fish," he said in his self-taught English. "If they can get 60 pesos for taking people bird watching, we can save fish and sea turtles from their nets."
The marine bounty amazed the snorkelers in our group, with a colorful smorgasbord of anemones, urchins, sea cucumbers and numerous fish species.
Nevertheless, we were still camping and living a Spartan life that makes you feel like a king to have a hot meal and a Dutch-oven baked desert.
The portable toilet, group sessions to wash dishes, sleeping on the ground, bathing in salt water – all played into supercharging the mundane.
We were fascinated by the pellets coughed up by turkey vultures, and especially at finding the long skeleton of a coronet fish and other bones at the base of a tall cactus, where the ospreys had perched to eat their meals.
We peered into tarantula nests and felt the spongy texture of their webs.
We marveled at the flavor of prickly pear cactus in our salad.
We never tired of watching blue-footed boobies swarm the skies, gathering like locusts until one bird would rocket head-first into the water, followed by dozens more pouring down like a hail storm pummeling the sea surface.
At the end of a day of human-powered exploring, a margarita never tasted so good, even without ice.
Our group became a unit poised to take every negative Mother Nature delivered into a positive.
We looked at the sea salt that encrusted our clothing after a few days as a status symbol – like laundered, well-starched shirts.
We even got to where we relished the weather that challenged us on a few days midtrip.
One gusty afternoon forced us into a serious hour of nonstop paddling into a headwind. My wife, Meredith, leaned forward in the bow of our tandem kayak to try to reduce the wind resistance as she muscled her paddle into the whitecaps.
Her paddle strokes whipped sprays of water that splattered my face like a waterfall.
At times I vented my frustration by yelling curses at her.
She couldn't hear a word I said.
It was a perfect storm.
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How to place stirrups with proper structural drawings in a column
This construction video is recorded on the topic of how to organize stirrups for a column that contains 12nos of vertical bar. Learn to apply various structural drawings for organizing stirrups.
Stirrup can be defined as follows :-
1. A reinforcement useful for withstanding shear and diagonal tension stresses in a concrete structural member.
2. A steel bar that is curved into a "U" or box shape and arranged perpendicular to, or at an angle to the longitudinal reinforcement, and perfectly anchored.
3. Lateral reinforcement that is developed with separate units, open or closed, or of uninterruptedly wound reinforcement. The word stirrups is generally used with lateral reinforcement in flexural members and the term is linked with lateral reinforcement in vertical compression members.
Concrete beams contain different depth. If the beam contains more depth, the shear strength will be increased. If the depth is insufficient, steel stirrups should be included to enhance the shear strength of the beam. These stirrups generally refer to one piece of steel that is curved into a quadrilateral shape. Generally small diameter steel like #3 and #4 rebar is applied. The stirrup normally covers around the bottom and top bars of the beams.
As the stirrup is built up from two pieces having insufficient lap splice, it is recommended to set up a stirrup simultaneously when the horizontal reinforcement is being set up.


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TAMPA — A year ago the Yankees left Florida headed for The Bronx in a plane that should have had the Red Cross logo painted on each side.
Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Curtis Granderson and Mark Teixeira were on the DL at the beginning of a year that was already ruined before the first pitch. In addition, Phil Hughes was on the shelf for Opening Day.
Inside a month starting catcher Francisco Cervelli was done for the season with a fractured right hand.
Missing the playoffs for the second time in six seasons, too many empty seats and shrinking television ratings the Yankees withdrew $458 million from the Steinbrenner Family vault to sign Masahiro Tanaka, Jacoby Ellsbury, Brian McCann and Carlos Beltran.
The three hitters are expected to return the muscle to the Yankees' lineup that gets Teixeira back but lost Robinson Cano. Tanaka is being counted on to bolster a suspect rotation.
So, as the Yankees ended the exhibition season Saturday they headed for Houston where they face the Astros in their opener on Tuesday night. And while nobody knows what transpires across the next six months they escaped Florida with no major injuries.
Early in the process Joe Girardi admitted to being concerned that Ellsbury's right calf problem that has kept him out of big league action since March 14 could be something more than minor. However, Ellsbury and the Yankees are convinced the leadoff hitter and center fielder received enough minor league at-bats to be ready.
Reserve infielder Brendan Ryan's neck problem was the biggest hurt of the camp and he will open the season on the shelf.
Most of the health watch centered on Jeter, who played in 17 games a year ago due to a twice-fractured left ankle and various leg injuries.
"Everything I came to do I did,'' said Jeter, who hit .137 (7-for-51) in 18 games. "Now it's time to get going. I feel good. Spring training is a progression, both physically and being game ready. I am where I want to be right now.''
Jeter's last visit to George M. Steinbrenner Field as a player included a presentation before Saturday's game against the Marlins was rained out. Jeter was given a key to Tampa and posed for pictures with children at home plate.
"Last year when we left were missing the middle of our order, the end of our order and the top of our order,'' said Girardi, who had Eduardo Nunez at short, Kevin Youkilis at first, Vernon Wells in left, Ben Francisco as the DH, Ichiro Suzuki in right, Jayson Nix at third and Cervelli behind the plate for last season's Opening Day gig against the Red Sox.
"This year we leave with pretty much everyone in our order that we expected to be there. I thought it was a very productive spring, a very competitive spring. I really like what I saw from our team, I do.''
Most managers sing that refrain on the final day of camp when everybody is 0-0 and the six-month grind hasn't exposed the weaknesses that every team possesses.
"We have a lot of talent but you have to perform on the field, that's the bottom line,'' Jeter said. " I like the guys we have and we are healthy for the most part. That's the key for the most part but you have to do the job on the field. It's a long season and it takes a while before you get a great feel for a team but I am pretty optimistic.''
Fueling that optimism is that when the Yankees' plane landed in Houston Saturday night all the big names were on it.


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What is it that makes turkey such a popular destination with Britons? It is not the only easily accessible country with loads of sunshine and sandy beaches, there is indeed a lot more than these attractions. Take a dive into Turkey's history and you might quickly realise what a precious and fascinating heritage it has got!
As a tourist, you can also sample old habits like drinking of tea and coffee in Turkish way. In addition, you can purchase things like they have always done for centuries – in bazaars, negotiating the price. There is much of the past that is still alive today in Turkey.
Truth is, your eyes will encounter so much natural beauty when in Turkey. You won't see just bare beaches, but ones bordered by beautiful Mediterranean-style deep green forests. These also cover the mountainous ranges, and to be encountered frequently, even close to the shore. Some areas are rather arid and have turned into semi-deserts.
The wind and the water have shaped the rock into thrilling
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fantastic shapes in the lime deposits, like those at Pamukkale
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Here, you can track back the Christian faith to its early
years, thanks to the old Greeks who lives and rules in
Constantinople and preserved the original faith. You can also
explore and understand the Islam. The Dervish dances and their
trance will open the door to a different type of mystic
experiences. In Turkey, you will see the many ways in which people
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A GPS-like voice says things like, "You are arriving to your destination. Go south on Drumm Street. There is one available space on this block. Congratulations!" or "There are 839 available spaces in this garage."
David LaBua designed "VoicePark" that uses data from existing parking sensors, installed by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, which designed the SF Park app. However, LaBua thought it was too difficult to use while driving.
"You have to interpret the color codes as to what's available and what's not available, and you have to navigate as though you're holding a paper map while you're driving," said LaBua.
VoicePark uses real-time information on more than 19,000 parking spots, in eight pilot areas around San Francisco. It also knows when commercial spots are open to the public and it refreshes every eight seconds.
"However, if somebody snags that. In that eight seconds it will recalculate and take you to the nearest one after that," said LaBua.
To see how good it really is, we decided to let an expert at finding parking spots use the app -- the parking valet.
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When Jerry Garcia died, he woke up and found himself on a stage on which a number of instruments were set up. A door offstage opened and in walked Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Brian Jones, John Lennon, Otis Redding and Buddy Holly.
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The tempura batter recipe produces that light, golden, crispy coating you thought you could only experience in Asian restaurants. It's perfect for frying shrimp, chicken, vegetables, and other delights. It is especially delicious with one or more of the tempura dipping sauce recipes.
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batter periodically while frying.
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2/3 cup ice water
Yellow food coloring (optional)
Oil for deep frying
Your choice of dippers:
(Shrimp, scallops, chunky-cut chicken and vegetables are good.)
Sift together the dry ingredients and set aside.
In a medium bowl, beat the egg slightly and mix with the ice water. Add a few drops of food coloring, if desired. Stir in the dry ingredients, stirring only until mixed; the mixture will be slightly lumpy.
Dip shrimp, chunky-cut chicken and vegetables, etc. into the batter and deep fry in hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Tempura-fried food is great served with one or more of these Dipping Sauces.
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Place the meat on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and, using your hands, break it up into small pieces and combine evenly. Season the meat with salt and pepper to taste.
Divide the meat into 6 portions (about 4 ounces each). Using your hands, form each portion into a ball shape by gently tossing it from one hand to the other. Form each portion into a thin patty. Each patty should be somewhat larger than a slice of the rye bread since it will shrink when cooked.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-heat. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 7 minutes. Transfer the onion to a bowl.
Wipe out the skillet; return to the heat, and heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add 2 patties and saute, turning once, until well browned and cooked to medium, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining oil and patties.
Arrange 1/6 of the onion over one bread slice. Place 1 cheese slice over the onion and top with a patty. Top the patty with a slice of cheese and cover with a bread slice. Spread about 2 teaspoons of butter over the outside of each slice. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 6 sandwiches.
Heat the cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add 2 sandwiches and cook, turning once, until lightly browned and the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and repeat with the remaining 4 sandwiches. Cut sandwiches in half crosswise and serve.
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Ramen came from China. Ramen, written 拉麺, in Chinese characters, first came to Japan during the end of Edo period. In the 1880's, Yokohama introduced the first Chinatown in Japan, and it was there that the first ramen was served.
- Ramen Definition
- Ramen History
- Types Of Ramen
- Ramen Lover's Ramen Data
- 10 Best Ramen Toppings
- Eating Ramen Right
What is Ramen?
Sushi, tempura, teriyaki… these were the names that pop up into people's head when it comes to Japanese food. While they are still (and forever) engraved in our perception of Japanese cuisine, a new Japanese delicacy has been fast growing throughout the United States – ramen. The ramen boom as they call it swept across California first, where in 2012, Southern California saw over 200 ramen shops open in a single year according to the figures by JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization). So let's explore the history, the concept, and of course, go-to spots of the new Japanese fad, ramen.
History of Ramen
Noodles have a long history in many parts of the world. But the birth place of noodles is said to be China, and the man responsible for spreading the noodle culture is the famous trader Marco Polo. And it is no surprise that ramen too, along with many other foods and cultures, came from China. Ramen, written 拉麺, in Chinese characters (although many other characters have been created since), first came to Japan during the end of Edo period. Japan during the 16th to the 19th century saw a long period of closure, where trade with other countries was prohibited. But when Commodore Mathew C. Perry made his (unwelcomed) visit to Japan in 1853, and somewhat forcefully opened Japan up to the world, it marked an end to the Edo era. The Meiji era, as people would call it, saw an influx of goods and cultures from all over the world. In the 1880's, Yokohama introduced the first Chinatown in Japan, and it was there that the first ramen was served.Ramen didn't receive the name ramen until later, though. People of Yokohama during its debut would call it Nanjing noodles. Then Nanjing noodles changed its name to Sina noodles (Sina meaning China). The first usage of the name ramen is actually unknown, and no one is credited. 拉麺 or lā miàn, in Cantonese means "stretched out noodles" and never referred to a particular dish. It was like saying "fettuccini" or "bigoli" for pasta, the name simply meant a type of noodle.
Whatever it was called, this newly introduced dish of noodles in hot soup, became a huge it. Priced at around $3 today, at the time, it was a cheap and quick meal that anyone could enjoy. In 1910 in Asakusa, Rai-Rai-Ken opened its door. It is considered to be the first Japanese-own (although with a China native chef) Chinese restaurant that specialized in ramen. In 1914, Tai-Sho-Ken, another Chinese restaurant specializing in ramen opened in Nihonbashi and is famous because they still exist to this day. Soon after, ramen shops popped up in various parts of Japan.
Oodles of Noodles
Ramen noodles came to the United States under the name of "Oodles of Noodles," if any of you are old enough to remember that name. It was Nissin Foods, which ironically invented the "instant ramen" industry in Japan, that brought the oodles here to the United States. Soon the famous "Nissin Cup Noodles" in that Styrofoam food container became a huge hit. Oodles of Noodles would later change its name to Top Ramen. Yes, those 10 for $1 deals are long gone, but the store shelves are usually still full of the colorful instant ramen packages along with their siblings Maruchan Ramen (by Maruchan) and Sapporo Ichiban.
The very first ramen restaurant opened in Los Angeles back in 1976 in Little Tokyo. A very well-known restaurant, Kouraku, started the ramen culture in LA. One of the very first regulars at the restaurant was John Travolta back in the early 80's. The restaurant is still open today and serves the ramen, along with other Japanese-style Chinese dishes.
Types of Ramen
Ramen is ramen, consisting of the four parts – soup base, broth, noodles and toppings. Ramen, however, comes in different forms. The most traditional type is the noodle in the warm soup – that's how it arrived from China – but since then, different ramen chefs from all over Japan have created a variety of ramen types. While some may argue that anything outside of the traditional ramen definition is not ramen, if you broaden the scope a bit, you can divide it into three types of ramen.
Hot RamenThe most traditional type of ramen is the boiled noodles placed in a hot soup base and broth, with toppings added. The first ramen from China is said to have arrived in a clear chicken and seafood broth with thin egg noodles – such Chinese noodles are still existent when you go to Chinese restaurants, usually Hong Kong style noodles like wonton noodles – but most is uncertain. The very first ramen was called Nanjing noodles in Japan, and it is easy to assert that it came from Nanjing but Nanjing's traditional noodles were very different from that of Hong Kong style noodles. It could very well have been called Nanjing noodles simply because many people from China at the time came from Shanghai. But whatever the style of noodle it was, it was the chicken broth that dominated the Japanese ramen for a long time.
Chicken broth or tori-gara is a soup broth that is made of cooking chicken bones along with some vegetables, spices and herbs. It is used in shoyu-ramen (soy-sauce) and shio ramen (salt). Chicken broth is very clear and light, and it was easy for chefs to make them into a more Japanese-style flavoring with soy sauce that was readily available in Japan. Shoyu-ramen is often called "yatai-ramen" because of its easiness to make and was served at yatai's (the old food truck, except it was pulled by the chef himself) throughout the city.
Soon, other broths began popping up. There were places in Japan where pork was more readily available than chicken, and from there tonkotsu broth (pork bone) was developed. In other places where seafood was a more common ingredient, soups using niboshi (dried anchovies), katsuobushi (bonito flakes), or a combination of both became popular. These broths are mixed with the soy-sauce soup base or miso soup base. In Japan it is common to see ramen named after a region (i.e. Yamagata ramen, dosanko or Hokkaido ramen, Tokushima ramen) because the regional chefs used ingredients that were more available to them.
Aside from the soup and broth, ramen consists of usually three types of noodles. They are egg noodles (called chijiremen), thin noodles (hosomen) and thick noodles (futomen). Egg noodles are usually served for chicken broth ramen like shoyu or shio because it contains for noodle flavor and go well with the light flavored sauce. Thin noodles are served with Hakata style tonkotsu ramen and thin noodles became popular because of short cooking times. Hakata-style ramen was also served at Yatai and thin noodles allowed chefs to boil the noodles in less than a minute. It was designed as the Japanese fast food. Thick noodles came with the Hokkaido style miso ramen, and later spread to various thick broth soups. The thick surface of the noodles, when slurped, would bring in more fat and soup along with the noodles.
Another popular form of ramen is the tsukemen. The word "tsuke" means to dip and as you can imagine from the name, it is a dipping noodle.
Hiyashi Chuka (Cold Ramen)Hiyashi chuka is little bit outside of the ramen definition, but it uses similar ingredients and that's enough to make this list. You can call it a cold version of ramen, for hiyashi chuka means "cold ramen" (chuka is for the chuka soba, another name for ramen). It is served on a rather flat plate with egg noodles, toppings and a ponzu like sauce poured over the noodles. In recent times there have been sesame sauce and other sauces used in the hiyashi chuka, but the traditional style is to have a vinegar-taste in the sauce. Hiyashi chuka is usually served in the hot season because many people in Japan tend to lose their appetite in the humidity and heat (this could be an urban myth, because I sure don't), and vinegar flavor is supposed to give you more appetite. hiyashi chuka is served at many ramen shops in the U.S., but hasn't really taken off in terms of popularity. It may be the naming, because it's so hard to pronounce, but I see great potential in this cold dish. I think they should call it "Cool-Men".
Ramen and Soup Base
Ramen today has many variations. A ramen consists of the soup base, broth, noodles and toppings. In Japan, ramen is divided by the type of soup base, while broth does play a large role as well. Among the soup, bases are different variations depending on the origin of the ramen. The major soup bases are miso, shio (salt), shoyu (soy sauce), and tonkotsu.
Making Good Ramen Noodles
The soup base differs and so do the noodles. There are thick noodles, thin noodles, thin wavy noodles, and more. Everyone has their preference, but what makes one noodle different from the other?
Ramen Lover's Ramen Data
Here is some interesting data from a survey we did to ramen lovers in the United States. Did you know that ramen is the second most loved Japanese cuisine in the U.S. and 90% of those who love ramen eat it at least once a month (18% says they eat it every week!)?
Q: How Often do you eat a ramen?
"Good noodle soup warms up my tummy" (Jill, Female 40's)
"My husband and I love ramen. The bold and full of flavor broth is good any day. Noodles and the soft boiled egg have to be cooked perfectly. Real comfort food right there." (Carissa, Female 30's)
"The broth is delicious and can drink as a soup. The noodles taste delicious in the broth and warms us up." (Jeanne, Female 60's)
"Happiness in a bowl." (Patrick, Male 40's)
"The broth…and variety. So delicious!" (Ashley, Female 20's)
"Shin-Sen-Gumi being my most visited place during college." (Justin, Male, 30's)
"It has to be good ramen. I was taken to this country village outside of Tokyo by one of my coworkers, to her family run restaurant. I compare all ramen to this place. The broth to the noodles, it was like butter and I can hardly find a close second. It changed my life, seriously!" (Terrence, Male 30's)
"I crave for ramen every once in a while. I feel ramen is better than any other type of noodles." (Don, Male 50's)
"Nothing beats ramen on a cold day, though udon is a close second." (James, Male 30's)
10 Best Ramen Toppings
One of the great things about ramen is the toppings that are on it. Depending on the restaurant, you'll see different toppings on the ramen and that's what makes it very interesting. Here are top 10 most popular ramen toppings from our survey participants.
10. Wakame (kelp)
More often seen in soba and udon, but wakame adds that seafood scent and flavor to the soup and is a great companion to clear broth soups.
9. Spinach
The most traditional yatai (shoyu) ramen will have spinach. There are very few vegetables in a bowl of ramen, so it's a must have!
8. Spicy Paste
Some ramen shops will call it a "bomb" but add this spiciness to your ramen and it gives it a nice kick. On a cold day, it also warms you up nice and quick.
7. Naruto
No, not the anime, but yes, the anime was named after the ramen topping naruto. It's a fish cake with a pink-red swirl, and it's considered to be a signature topping for a shoyu ramen. However, because of the tonkotsu takeover, we are seeing less and less of it.
6. Corn
Miso ramen originated in Hokkaido because corn is Hokkaido's main crop. Miso ramen and corn is like peanut butter and jelly. The corn adds sweetness to the ramen and with a butter to top the bowl, it is just delish.
5. Garlic
Tonkotsu ramen lovers won't care what their plans are after their meal. They'll either crush a garlic clove or two, or add a spoonful of garlic paste into their ramen. Hey, what can we do right? It's just better with garlic.
4. Moyashi
Bean sprouts are also a common topping on a tonkotsu ramen. The texture of it is great, but moreover, doesn't it feel like you're having extra noodles when you get moyashi? AND it's very low in calories and healthy. Win-Win and Win.
3. Green Onion
Green onion is a must. For one, it's good. For two, it's smells good. And for three (if it was even necessary), it acts as a detox for your body. Put aside the science though, it's good.
2. Char-Siu
Uhh… Ramen is not a vegetarian dish, so why not have meat on it, right? And lot's of it, that buttery fatty chunk of pork. Some places do the char-siu very well, and it's one of the determining factor of a good ramen shop.
1. Boiled Egsg
I guess it's a no brainer. But there are hardboiled eggs, and soft boiled eggs and the opinions split on that. Either way, get your proteins on, because it's good.
For the editor's recommendations on toppings by type of ramen, go to Soup Base section or click HERE.
Q. Which is your most favorite toppings?
"I like char-siu because it is very flavorful. Boiled eggs for my kids, and garlic to enhance the flavor – though not always needed." (David, Male 40's)
"My favorite thing is kakuni, I like garlic because I believe it enhances the flavor profile of ramen. It gives it that extra pop in flavor." (Sergio, Male 30's)
"The char-siu enriches the ramen with meat flavor and makes it more filling. Boiled egg is classic ingredient. Green onion cuts the salty taste a bit." (June, Female 20's)
"A soft boiled egg is required to make any ramen dish legitimate, as it is the egg that gives ramen it's kick, especially if it is injected with a sauce. As for seaweed, the seaweed goes well with rice noodles and I actually prefer the dry seaweed over the paste. Lastly, green onions give noodles a slight kick, but not overwhelming." (Steve, Male 50's)
"Mixed vegetables because of the variety and I'm familiar with it cooked this way by my Mom." (Theresa, Female 50's)
"I am a meat eater, so char-siu is a definite must have. Especially if the egg is barely cooked, the boiled egg just goes well with the ramen. Garlic, especially if it is crispy (fried), gives added texture and taste." (Rene, Male 50's)
"I also love dried shrimp toppings. I love bamboo shoot the most but I can't take butter or plum which ruin the soup base" (Ikuko, Female 50's)
"The boiled egg is my favorite topping and I usually order an extra. I like the consistency and taste of the egg. I also like to get veggies in my ramen so spinach and seaweed are good additions." (Nikki, Female 20's)
"I love spicy ramen, so the spicy paste is perfect. Boiled egg, because it adds character and flavor to the ramen. And char-siu because it goes well with tonkotsu base." (Jorezza, Female 20's)
"I like the roasted pork most. When the pork is roasted, the outside of the pork becomes crust, and the inside of the pork keeps the juicy. My second choice is the boiled egg. I am crazy with boiled egg as well. Eating egg becomes my good excuse to get away my worries." (Jonathan, Male 20's)
"Boiled egg (soft) nicely complements the broth. Nori adds flavor, negi adds sharpness and flavor which is essential. Too much to say on char-siu as it can be its own dish: I will say I prefer it warm, soft but with more meat than fat. I like the crunchy texture of menma. (Ko, Male 30's)
"Char-siu, egg, and negi all match very well with ramen." (Melissa, Female 10's)
"My favorite topping is soft boiled egg with a very runny yolk. I love when the yolk runs into the soup." (Miki, Female 30's)
"I like the classic toppings like char-siu or moyashi, not a big fan of adding garlic or spicy paste, and I love half boiled egg" (Xidi, Female 20's)
"Boiled egg, roasted pork, seaweed, and garlic. Those are the most basic but essential toppings in all ramen in my opinion. A ramen is not a ramen without those toppings." (Howard, Male 30's)
Eating Ramen Right
Really, there isn't a correct way of eating ramen. But here are some tips and a glossary for you to use when you go on your next ramen adventure.
Choosing your noodles: Many restaurants will allow you to choose your noodles. Thick oily broths have become very popular in the U.S. (and in Japan), and it is best to select thick noodles for these soups. For shoyu (with chicken broth) or shio (with seafood/chicken broth), egg noodles are the best match, and for anything with Hakata tonkotsu on it, have thin noodles.
Al dente Noodles: Many Japanese people like their noodles chewy. So when they order their ramen many will ask for "katame" or "hard" noodles. While it is rare for people to make requests on the chewiness of noodles for egg noodles or thick noodles, in Japan, chefs won't start making your ramen unless you specify on your thin noodles.
Thin Noodle hardness from soft to hard:
"Bari yawa" : Super soft
"Yawa" : Soft
"Futsu" : Normal
"Kata" : Hard
"Bari kata" : Very hard
"Harigane" : Wire hard (harigane literally means wire)
"Konaotoshi" : Don't-even-bother-boiling-hard (konaotoshi means "Take off the flour powder." Raw noodles will have flour powder around it, so konaotoshi means just dip it in the hot water to get the powder off, but don't let it get any softer than that)
*Bari is a Hakata regional dialect for "very" and it is authentic to the Japanese language. It's not that Hakata people can't pronounce "very".
Kaedama: Ramen with thin noodles will have the option for you to order "kaedama", or a second serving of noodles. I know some of you like to order extra noodles, but if you are ordering thin noodles, don't order extra noodles on your first go, but order the "kaedama" so that your second serving of noodles come out fresh. But one key thing to remember: you're not gonna get extra soup, so use your savings account of soup wisely.
Tsukemen: There are two ways to enjoy the leftover soup. 1) Soup-wari is when you ask for extra broth without any soup base. This allows you to deconcentrate the soup and make it a more delicious. It should be provided at no charge. 2) Meshi-wari is when you add steam rice to the leftover soup and to create a special porridge. While both are good, the second option is a lot of carbs especially after eating a bowl of noodles.
TIP (or more like a RANT): No offense to the ramen shops out there, but soup wari (broth) is a must after tsukemen. There are lot of ramen shops that will say "We don't have soup wari," but REAL tsukemen shops should. Besides, you (should) have the broth readily available. So if you go to a tsukemen shop without soup wari, I would steer away from it, it's like going to a sushi restaurant and being told that they don't do sashimi.
Best Ramen Restaurants in the U.S.
It's never easy ranking ramen restaurants, because everyone has their own taste and preference. But HERE are some suggestions of our own.


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Reovirus Targets And Kills
Cancer Cells Only
By John Newall
BBC Science
Canadian scientists have discovered a virus that infects and kills cancer cells without affecting normal cells.
The virus, called a reovirus, has been used to kill a human cancer tumour transplanted into a mouse.
About six different viruses that kill cancer cells without affecting normal cells have now been discovered.
Although work on them is still at quite an early stage, they are regarded as a promising approach to therapy because, unlike existing cancer therapy using chemicals or radiation, they appear to have no side effects on normal tissue.
Because the viruses spread naturally from cancer cell to cancer cell, there is also the hope that they might be capable of completely eliminating tumours, whereas some cancer cells often survive conventional cancer treatments and grow to form new tumours.
Normal cells
Reoviruses, the type being used by the team at the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada, are completely harmless to normal, healthy cells.
"We found that the receptor [for the virus] is very ubiquitous, so the virus attaches itself to all types of cells," virologist Dr Patrick Lee said.
"But we found that not all the cells it binds to are infected by this virus. We found clues that oncogenes, genes that cause cancer, could be important in allowing the virus to cause infection.
"So we introduced oncogenes into cells that are normally resistant to reovirus infection, and lo and behold we found that once the oncogenes had made the cells cancerous, they became susceptible to reovirus infection."
Normally, cells are naturally protected against reovirus. But a reovirus kills cancer cells because an oncogene known as the Ras gene makes a protein that destroys that protection.
Brain tumour
Next, Dr Lee tested the reovirus against laboratory cultures of cancer cells from human breast, prostate and pancreatic cancers, with good results. Then he tested it against a human brain tumour transplanted into mice.
"We injected the tumours directly with the virus," he said. "We were able to see tumour regression within three to four weeks. The regression appears to be complete and the mice are still living after five to six months."
The tumour tissue seems to have been completely eliminated. The next step is tests in human patients.
Dr Lee has applied to the Canadian regulatory authorities for permission to carry out human trials, and hopes it will be possible to start the first tests, designed to see if the treatment is safe to use and how best to use it, within a year to 18 months.
If the treatment does prove valuable then it will only be for some cancers - only some have the Ras oncogene that makes them vulnerable to the virus. Some other cancers may also be too inaccessible for the virus to be used.


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Al Patton doesn't expect the real golfers until the weather gets warmer, more consistent and past the spring showers.
Downtown residents and visitors will soon be able to grab a cup of joe, locally brewed beer and a fresh sandwich or salad in one convenient spot.
Passenger activity at Memphis International Airport continued to fall in February as previous Delta Air Lines Inc. cuts to its local departures led to fewer passengers.
Healthy Memphis Common Table and the League of Womens Voters hosted a public forum Monday, March 18, at the Great Hall and Conference Center in Germantown to discuss findings from the seventh Take Charge For Better Health Report released earlier this week.
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The University of Memphis Law Review will hold its annual symposium Friday, March 22, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, 1 N. Front St. This year's theme is "Breaking the Silence: Legal Voices in the Fight Against Human Trafficking." Visit memphis.edu/law for a list of speakers.
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The long-term benefits of the Grizzlies' 90-89 overtime win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, if there are any, won't be known for a while. The Western Conference playoff standings are ever-changeable.
I have one fool-proof method for filling out my NCAA Tournament bracket. I go straight to the 1 vs. 16 games and advance all of the No. 1s into the next round. Seeing as how a No. 1 seed has never lost to a No. 16 seed, this has never failed me.
When Elizabeth Cawein left her job with the Memphis Music Foundation amid a restructuring of the organization, she had a choice.
GOING TO LIVE IN THE COUNTRY. My column last week prompted a number of you to share your memories of the creatures that came home with you from the cages at Katz Drug Store. My friend Bill Haltom, attorney and storyteller, sent me this:
Women are role models in so many sectors of our economy, and the nonprofit sector is no exception. In honor of women's history month we salute women who step up to the challenge of raising money for nonprofit organizations and institutions they believe in. Their leadership and vision impact the lives of individuals, families, communities, regions and our nation as a whole.
NASHVILLE (AP) – Tennessee's unemployment rate for February was 7.8 percent, a slight increase from the previous month.
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WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid barely changed last week, while the average over the past month fell to a fresh five-year low. The decline in layoffs is helping strengthen the job market.
WASHINGTON (AP) – As they struggle to get ahead, many low-wage workers are not taking advantage of job training or educational programs that could help them make the leap to better-paying jobs. They are often skeptical about whether such programs are even worth the trouble, a new survey shows.
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Republican-controlled House passed a tea party-flavored budget plan Thursday that promises sharp cuts in safety-net programs for the poor and a clampdown on domestic agencies, in sharp contrast to less austere plans favored by President Barack Obama and his Democratic allies.
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Kodansha to host a second International Manga Competition
Our first full-scale international competition for manga, the "International Manga Competition," has received a phenomenal number of submissions from more than ten countries. We sincerely appreciate your enthusiasm and support.
It will take time to finalize our selections, since we received more submissions than expected, so we plan to announce the results in August on our "e-morning" website (http://www.e-morning.jp/mimc [1]), and publish the grand prize winning work in "Morning 2" #6, slated for mid-October.
Due to the enormous number of submissions we have received, we've decided to host a second International Manga Competition.
The deadline for the second competition is December 31st 2007. For more information, visit our website http://e-morning.jp/mimc/ [2]. If you have any questions, email ceena directly at firstname.lastname@example.com [3].
Competition guidelines:
Competition entries being accepted now!
Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and publishing over 500,000 copies weekly, 'Morning' is the biggest and most prominent manga magazine for grown-ups in Japan. In the 25 years since the very first issue, the magazine has been host to such mega hits as 'Vagabond,' 'Kami-no-shizuku,' 'The Silent Service,' 'Say hello to BLACK JACK,' and 'GON,' and has had continual and significant influence on Japanese society. Now, we are expanding our horizons and holding a competition across the globe, including the U.S., Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand and China, in order to seek out and develop new talent.
Deadline - last acceptable postmark / backstamp on or before: 31st December 2007
Grand prize: US $5000, two second prizes of US $2000 each
As part of the grand prize, the winning manga will be featured in 'Morning', the most influential manga magazine for grown-ups in Japan, boasting a circulation of over 500,000 copies a week, or special issue 'Morning 2'. In addition, the most experienced manga editors of 'Morning' will be assigned to authors of the winning manga pieces, and assist in the development of their manga. There is also the possibility that the winning manga and more pieces of the winning author will be not only featured in 'Morning' or 'Morning 2', but could also well be published as independent comic books both in Japan and in other countries. (There is a possibility that no entry will be awarded the Grand Prize). Editors will also be assigned to the two second prize winners, and there is a possibility that these winning manga pieces will be published in 'Morning', 'Morning 2' or on 'e-morning', our companion website. Please refer carefully to the following terms. It will be deemed that you have agreed to all of them upon entry.
[1] Manga content Restricted to works of at least 12 pages and of not more than 50 pages, that have not been published in commercial magazines, nor as independent books, in any country.
[2] Rules of illustration Manga pieces on any type of paper, using any kind of drawing tools, will be accepted. Both color and black-and-white will be accepted (however, pieces accepted in color may be published in black and white in the 'Morning' magazine).
For reference, manga in Japan is normally drawn on B4 paper, in black ink, in a 270mm x 180 mm frame. It is possible to submit entries on CD-R or other digital storage media, but we request that printed copies to be included with such data-based entries.
Text should be in your native language, English or Japanese, and should be written clearly.
[3] Selection committee: Morning International Manga Competition Committee
[4] Method of Application
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[5] Kodansha Ltd. will automatically obtain the exclusive right to publish all prize-winning manga pieces (whether for grand prize or secondary prizes) on magazines, and the exclusive option to exercise the right to publish and/or exploit the said manga pieces on independent books and on magazine websites and the exclusive option to all other secondary / subsidiary rights with respect to the said manga pieces. Kodansha Ltd. will determine whether or not exercise any of its foregoing right and/or options under its sole and absolute discretion.
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[7] Release of results: Results will be announced on the 'Morning' website (e-morning) around March 2008
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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 17, 2013) - We are pleased to announce that TD Bank Group and the Canada Council for the Arts / Conseil des arts du Canada have each made major funding commitments to the National Reading Campaign.
The Canada Council for the Arts is our public engagement partner and will be contributing a total of $ 360,000 over three years, to support the 'What did you read today?' campaign and initiatives including an interactive website to host the Canadian reading conversation.
As our lead sponsor, TD will be contributing $200,000 this year, with a special focus on our children's and aboriginal initiatives.
NRC Chair Patsy Aldana commented, "We are thrilled to have such prestigious partners as we work to create, sustain, and grow a society in which each Canadian has an equal opportunity to become and remain a lifelong reader. The Board of Directors of the National Reading Campaign is grateful to TD and the Canada Council for their recognition of the importance of this work and their willingness to make such significant contributions to the campaign."
"The National Reading Campaign is a natural partner for the Canada Council, because connecting the public to the arts is at the core of what we do," said the Director and CEO of the Canada Council for the Arts, Robert Sirman. "Every Canadian should have access to the pleasures of reading and the expanded horizons that books provide."
"Children's literacy plays an important role in educating and inspiring young minds," says Frank McKenna, TD Bank Group's Deputy Chair and Literacy Champion. "We are proud to be involved with the National Reading Campaign. Like TD, this initiative believes everyone should have access to reading as well as the opportunity to develop a love for learning."
About the National Reading Campaign:
Reading is essential to the quality of our lives and to our ability to take our place as citizens in a democracy. Over the past four years, hundreds of Canadians: readers, educators, librarians, publishers, parents, and writers from every part of the country have worked together to create a National Reading Plan. The National Reading Plan addresses ways to ensure that each of us - regardless of age, background, income level, level of education, or location - has access to reading of all kinds and in all platforms. The National Reading Campaign will work to put this exciting and challenging plan into place from coast to coast. Because when Canada reads, Canada grows.
The National Reading Campaign will undertake these projects in the coming year:
The National Reading Campaign is endorsed by the following organizations:
About the Canada Council for the Arts
The Canada Council for the Arts is Canada's national arts funder. Its grants to artists and organizations contribute to a vibrant arts scene in Canada. Its awards celebrate creativity by recognizing exceptional Canadians in the arts, humanities and sciences. The Canada Council Art Bank is a national collection of over 17,000 Canadian contemporary artworks - all accessible to the public through rental, loan and outreach programs. The Canadian Commission for UNESCO operates under the general authority of the Canada Council.
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TD Bank Group invests in communities in order to effect positive change in the places where it operates and where its clients and employees live and work. In 2012, TD donated over $65 million to support community organizations in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. In Canada, TD focuses on education and financial literacy, creating opportunities for young people and the environment. For further information, please visit www.td.com/corporate-responsibility.
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MSFT - PMO buy signal. After filling the earnings gap, MSFT bounced upward to test the down sloping trendline. A successful break above TL could see a retest of highs.
CREE - Several days basing at $25.00. Looking for a squeeze.
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UPDATE- This Christmas, send a "lump of coal" to everybody on your nice list and provide a family in Haiti with a charcoal-efficient stove. Every $20 will get a stove into the hands of a family in need.
Send coal. Give a stove this Christmas.
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Arrival of Lesbian Vampire Killers Trailer Bolsters Our Hopes for a Truly Outstanding 2009
We can only hope that it improves upon the 1971 cult fave 'Vampyros Lesbos.'
Man, we are SO ready to put the year 2008 behind us. Fortunately, from the looks of things, 2009 is shaping up to be the kind of truly kick-ass-tastic year that we had hoped 2008 was going to be. Not only do we have the pants-shitting 3-D spectacle My Bloody Valentine to look forward to in just three short weeks, we also have the promise (or is it the specter?) of a movie called Lesbian Vampire Killers to get our hearts a-racing! The film, which at this point has yet to secure a domestic distributor, is set for release in the U.K. in March 2009. However, we've got our fingers crossed that Barack Obama will have the good sense to set aside some time during his first 90 days in office to ensure that this Grindhouse-esque film gets seen by American audiences. This U.K. teaser trailer doesn't give away much in terms of the film's plot, but then again, we're pretty sure that the film's title says it all. Our only hope is that it turns out to be a more satisfying viewing experience than Zombie Strippers was in 2008.


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GITCO Annual 2010 minutes
GODORT Government Information Technology Committee (GITCO)
ALA 2010 Annual Conference
Sunday, June 27, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
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I. Welcome and Introductions
II. Approval of GITCO agenda
Steve Sexton moved; Linna Agne seconded.
III. Midwinter 2010 minutes were approved by acclamation on 15 February 2010.
IV. Announcements
V. GPO briefing on FDsys
GPO Access nearly fully converted to FDSys - coming within a few months
Collection migration complete at end of July
GPO has begun to work with Congress on accepting of external content and hosting of draft content
GPO working with Depository Library Council on prioritization of future development features of FDSys
GPO still working on agreement to pilot PACER data in FDSys, but expect pilot to start by March 2011 or possibly earlier
Federal Register 2.0: GPO has contracted with http://govpulse.us team to create official government version; goes live July 26, 2010
GPO working on TRAC certification for FDSys - anticipate certification process will take about a year
GPO participating in a variety of preservation and authentication related conferences and events
GPO revising 2005 authentication white paper and then holding an "industry day" to verify that their plans line up with industry trends
GPO also soliciting for papers and posters for 2011 IS&T Archiving conference
No plans right now to interact with data.gov in any formal manner
VI. Brief liaison reports - topics directly related to GITCO
A. State and Local Documents Task Force
B. Federal Documents Task Force
C. International Documents Task Force
D. Rare and Endangered Government Publications (This liaison will be removed from the PPM.)
VII. Old business
A. Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Tools for Training and Knowledge Sharing
1. Report from Subcommittee.
2. Plans to share report via Wiki
B. Bylaws and PPM changes
1. Proposed change to GITCO Bylaws charge
Action item:send the text of the proposed Bylaws change to Bylaws Committee; "The Government Information Technology Committee shall serve as a forum for information relating to access, provision, and distribution of electronic government information. Its role will include (a) gathering and exchanging information about electronic government information, (b) advocating for the increased availability and usage of electronic government information that meets authentication and preservation standards, (c) fostering the development and adoption of emerging technologies that improve access to government information, and (d) coordinating or collaborating on the provision of training for technologies used to access and understand government information."
2. Rare and Endangered Government Publications Committee Liaison (PPM)
The formal liaison will be removed from the PPM. The chairs of GITCO and REGP should keep open communication channels.
C. Follow-up on numeric data issues
1. Liaison with Numeric and Geospatial Data Services in Academic Libraries Interest Group of ACRL (Lynda Kellam)
GITCO will work with ACRL Numeric and Geospatial Data Services in Academic Libraries Interest Group as appropriate on joint programming.
VIII. New business
A. What's next for GITCO?
Consider using Connect to solicit technical concerns of GODORT members and then match up experts in said technology for tutorials via howto guides or conference calls or similar. Will need to designate monitors to help with coordination - those monitors should be GITCO members. Linna Agne will lead this project, solicit assistance as needed, and report back at Midwinter 2011.
IX. Adjourn at 3:27
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Purdue ensembles to perform in Decatur
The Purduettes and the Purdue Varsity Glee Club will perform in Erekson Theater at Bellmont High School on Sunday, March 4, starting at 3 p.m.
Also performing will be the Purdue Flappers, Cowgirls and Ba-Na-Na.
In addition, the Bellmont High School show choir will perform in a joint musical number with both of the Purdue ensembles.
Tickets are $15 for reserved seats and order forms are available at Bellmont High and the North Adams Administration Building, the Decatur and Berne Chambers of Commerce, Fifth Third Bank's main branch in downtown Decatur, Monroe Grain & Supply on SR 124 in Monroe, Richard's restaurant in Decatur, the German Mutual Insurance office on Morningstar Drive in Decatur, and several area churches.
The ticket order form can be downloaded and concert and buffet meal information are also available on the Purdue Music Organization website's March calendar page at purdue.edu/pmo
Ticket requests also can be sent to Dawn Buuck, 9841 North 100 East, Decatur, IN 46733 (with checks payable to AMO Consulting, Inc.)
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WGN-AM 720 has picked John Williams as its replacement for morning man Spike O'Dell, who is retiring next month.
Williams, who has been with the Tribune Co. station for 11 years, takes over what has been one of the most listened-to slots in Chicago radio going back to the Wally Phillips in the 1960s, through Bob Collins and, since 2000, O'Dell.
Read more on the Tower Ticker blog at chicagotribune.com.
"Spike, Bob and Wally left big shoes," WGN-AM vice president and general manager
Tom Langmyer told staff in a memo late this afternoon. "I have no doubt that John will wear them well and with great pride and dedication to our listeners, clients and to all of us here at 'The Voice of Chicago.'"


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PORTLAND, Maine --Same sex marriage is officially legal in Maine.
Donna Galluzzo and Lisa Gorney exchanged wedding vows Saturday as Maine's voter approved law allowing same sex marriage went into effect at midnight.
"We're paving the way for people to go after us. I think it's just amazing. It's freeing. It's what's right," an emotionally drained Gorney said after their ceremony in front of City Hall.
Voters in Maine, Maryland, and Washington state passed the law allowing same sex marriage in November. The law is already in effect in Washington state and goes into effect in Maryland on Tuesday, the first day of 2013.


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This panorama of Salt Lake City, Utah, was taken by James Blakeway. It features a twilight view of downtown Salt Lake City, often referred to as Salt Lake, with the Wasatch Mountain Range in the background. Pictured at the far left is the brightly-lit Utah State Capitol and, to its left is the Delta Center, home to the Utah Jazz basketball team. In the background to the far right is the University of Utah. The city is the world headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as the Mormons. Settled in 1847 by pioneers seeking an escape from persecution, Salt Lake is the capital and most populous city in Utah.
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Guy Ritchie has been reunited with his children for Father's Day weekend, amid a custody battle over son Rocco with ex-wife Madonna.
The Like a Prayer singer and her ex-husband were due to appear before a judge in New York on Tuesday (14Jun16) to decide on the terms of the custody of their son Rocco, 15. But the hearing was adjourned hours before it was due to take place "on consent of all parties".
Madonna and her film director ex have been involved in a transatlantic custody row since last December (15) when son Rocco refused to return home to New York after staying with his British father in London.
After his mother visited him in the U.K. he has since returned to New York, and appears to be dividing his time between the U.S. city and London.
On Saturday (18Jun16) the Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels director was pictured with his children from his marriage to the pop star - Rocco and adopted son David, 10 - as he packed up a gold Mercedes minibus in London for a weekend away with his family.
Rocco was seen helping his 47-year-old dad with bags of toys, clothes and sandwiches as David played with Guy's three children with his second wife, model Jacqui Ainsley. Rafael, four, Rivka, three, and Levi, two, were pictured laughing and larking around with the 10-year-old as the extended family made preparations to leave the city for a getaway.
The director's 19-year-old stepdaughter Lourdes, Madonna's daughter with actor Carlos Leon, also flew out from Los Angeles to join the Father's Day weekend trip, British newspaper the Daily Mirror reports.