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Glass Act : Glasswork artist Therese Baisinger says she can't really lower costs--her kilns run for long periods, no matter what the size of the object she's working on.
The Craft of The Cutback
Santa Cruz County atists peddling their wares at the next three weekends' Open Studios tours prepare for a slimmer season.
By Jessica Lussenhop
Most people would say it's a terrible time to invest, and the sentiment seems to have trickled down the economic food chain from high-risk stocks to a simpler market--the art world. The financial crisis has dealt local artists a blow as the 23rd Annual Open Studios Art Tour approaches, adding an extra whiff of panic to an event that's seen sales and profits slide over the last few years. In an attempt to prep almost 300 participants, the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County made sure to offer some cautionary advice.
"There are people out in society who see art as an extraneous thing," says Ann Ostermann, events manager at the Cultural Council. "We've said, be ready for not making as many sales." Ostermann estimates that artists typically spend about $2,000 to $3,000 each year, not only to fill their studios with saleable work but to produce the educational portion of the exhibit and provide refreshments. She says this year's artists were advised that they may want to produce lower price-point cards, posters, giclee prints or smaller, nook-sized artwork--the so-called "bread and butter" item--in order to encourage people to spend what little they have.
Jeweler Melissa Zahm shifted her focus well below her normal price range, even though it meant taking a hit herself. "I started making a line of earrings that I basically am making nothing on for my time," she says, estimating that at $38 to $48 per pair, she makes a couple of dollars per hour on each sale. "I appreciate people coming in, and the small sales add up. Someday, the economy will turn around and they'll remember my work and they come back."
Getting people in the door is half the battle--lower traffic over the past few years may stem from window shopper's guilt, not to mention it can be particularly tough to entice patrons to faraway studios. Kirby Scudder, the executive director of Santa Cruz Institute of Contemporary Arts, is running a bus for the first time from the Tannery to a different outlying art 'hood each day, to create the same communal feeling of the cluster studios downtown, and to encourage people to go out of their way to see great art.
"Those are the areas that have been the hardest hit in the last few years and I think it is the gas money," says Ostermann. Glassworker Therese Baisinger, whose studio is in Bonny Doon, says she now has to find ways to entice people up the mountain.
"I had a large group of people who always came down from San Francisco. Last year, those people were completely gone," she says.
"The whole driving around for fun thing--it doesn't seem politically correct to people." Baisinger, a 10-year veteran of Open Studios, concentrated her efforts on marketing, since her materials and work method don't lend themselves to cutbacks.
"I'm running those kilns for 27 hours. That's a lot of electricity and it's a lot of glass," she says. Like Baisinger, some artists haven't changed their inventory plans much at all, and are instead relying on the unpredictable nature of people's reaction to art and the power of that gotta-have-it moment.
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"When times are tough, people feel like they should spoil themselves," says painter James Aschbacher, who points to Open Studios 2001, immediately after 9/11 and the Sunday the Army began bombing Afghanistan. "That day, I had the biggest day ever of Open Studios. People were buying things left and right off the wall. I don't know why."
And then when all else fails, there's layaway. Artists have also been encouraged by the Cultural Council to consider holding pieces to allow their patrons time to pay it off, or even accepting credit cards. "That's the American way, right?" says Aschbacher.
THE 23RD ANNUAL OPEN STUDIOS ART TOUR is 11am-6pm, Oct. 4-5 (South County), Oct. 11-12 (North County) and Oct. 18-19 (encore studios). The Artist Guide Calendar is $20, available at dozens of locations around town. The Open Studios Art Tour bus will run each day, depending on interest; $30/day. For reservations email [email protected] or call 831.227.5971.
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St. Clair County Extension expert Saralee Bury Jamieson offers advice on staying healthy at the pool.
The chance of a swimmer in the U.S. being attacked by a shark is close to zero. But dangerous creatures do lurk in our waters, including lakes, ponds and even concrete swimming pools.
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California pistachio producers are expected to produce 144 million pounds of marketable pistachios this season.
A recent California Agricultural Statistics Service (CASS) objective measurement survey estimated this year's harvest to produce 180 million pounds. Based on the survey and past production data, marketable open in-shell is estimated to reach 144 million pounds, approximately 80 percent of total production.
This is an off-year for alternate bearing pistachios.
Last year California's pistachio producers produced a record 302.4 million pounds. Marketable open in shell reached 241.6 million pounds.
In contrast, the 2001 off-year crop produced 160 million pounds with 125.8 million pounds of marketable open in-shell, representing 78.5 percent of the total production.
For 2003, the overall average number of clusters per tree decreased 42 percent to 462 from the previous year. The average cluster per tree for Atlantica (616 clusters per tree), Pioneer Gold 1 (372 clusters per tree) and Pioneer Gold II (606 clusters per tree) all decreased from the previous year by 47, 38 and 43 percent respectively. The average number of nuts per cluster increased considerably from 13.8 to 20.6 nuts per cluster.
The value of last year's California pistachio crop was more than $336 million. The average grower return last year was $1.11 per pound, the highest since 1999.
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In the spring, CASS also completed an acreage update survey on behalf of the California Pistachio Commission indicating a current, total acreage at 111,000 acres with 88,000 bearing acres and 23,000 non-bearing. Bearing acreage has increased 18 percent since the last statewide acreage update survey conducted in 2000.
Consumption of California pistachios is expected to go up with news that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a much-awaited qualified health claim for nuts and heart disease prevention for immediate use on food labels in response to a petition filed by the International Tree Nut Council's Nutrition Research & Education Foundation (INC NREF) in August 2002.
The claim states, "Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as pistachios, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease."
"This is fabulous news for pistachio fans," said Karen Reinecke, president of the California Pistachio Commission. "We've always known pistachios are a terrific snack as part of a balanced diet. Now, enjoying a handful of pistachios is also considered a smart choice in practicing overall good heart health."
California pistachios contain predominantly monounsaturated fat, shown to lower both total and LDL "bad" cholesterol levels and heart disease risk. A handful or one-ounce serving of pistachios — that equates to 49 kernels according to the USDA — contains 13 grams of total fat with only 1.5 grams being saturated. Pistachios are also naturally cholesterol free. Many recent studies have shown new information on components called phytosterols found in nuts such as pistachios may also be involved with the reduction of heart disease risk.
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In support of the new FDA health claim, the California Pistachio Commission is launching a new awareness campaign, "Be Good To Your Heart — Living & Snacking the Heart-Healthy Way" to help Americans focus on achieving a healthy diet and active lifestyle. The commission plans to work closely with retailers throughout the country to promote the benefits of enjoying pistachios as part of a heart-healthy diet.
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"Heart disease is America's number one killer of both men and women," according to Susan K. Bennett, MD, a leading cardiologist specializing in women and heart disease and clinical director of the Women's Heart Program at George Washington University Hospital. "Unfortunately, only about a third of females know that this devastating disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States."
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The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) formed a committee to study and report on the Future of Nursing. In 2010, the committee released
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Learners explore Earth's rotation and the Moon's role in our 24-hour day, using their bodies to explore and model the Earth's daily motions in this kinethetic exploration. They relate the motion of the Earth about its axis (rotation) to the... (View More) appearance of the sky over the course of the day. Learners consider the role of the Moon in slowing Earth's rotation over time; if the Moon didn't exist, Earth might be spinning more quickly, giving us an eight-hour day! This activity is part of Explore! Marvel Moon, a series of activities developed specifically for use in libraries. (View Less)
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In this activity, students will examine line plots of NASA data and see that the sun heats up land, air, and water. Students will practice drawing conclusions based on graphed data of cloudy vs. clear sky observations. The lesson provides detailed... (View More) procedures, related links and sample graphs, follow-up questions, extensions, and teacher notes. Designed for student use, MY NASA DATA LAS samples micro datasets from large scientific data archives, and provides structured investigations engaging students in exploration of real data to answer real world questions. (View Less)
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This is an activity about seasons. Learners compare the seasons though identifying seasonal activities and drawing scenes in each season. Then, they compare the temperature on thermometers left under a lamp for different lengths of time to explore... (View More) how Earth heats more when the Sun is in the sky for longer periods of time. Finally, learners use a flashlight and a globe to investigate how the spherical shape of Earth causes the seasons to be opposite in each hemisphere. This hands-on activity is an additional lesson as part of the book, Adventures in the Attic. (View Less)
This is an activity about the relation between day length and temperature. In one team, learners will create and analyze a graph of hours of sunlight versus month of the year for a number of latitudes. In another team, learners will graph... (View More) temperature versus month for the same latitudes. The teams then compare data and draw conclusions from their analyses. (View Less)
This is an activity exploring the concept that distance affects how we perceive an object's size, specifically pertaining to the size of the Sun and the Moon as seen from Earth. Learners will complete a hands on activity where two balls of differing... (View More) sizes stand in for the Sun and the Moon. By moving the balls away from each other, students will determine how far the larger ball needs to be in order to make the two seem similar in size. They will also use the balls to demonstrate a solar eclipse. Lastly, learners will complete a worksheet explaining their findings. This is Activity 12 of a larger resource entitled Eye on the Sky. (View Less)
This is an activity about the rotation of the Earth and Sun, and the Earth's revolution around the Sun. In chalk, learners will draw the Sun-Earth system, complete with Earth's orbit, and then act out the rotation and revolution of a yearly cycle.... (View More) Learners will also complete a worksheet to reinforce visual understanding of this model. This activity requires an outdoor location with ample room and is Activity 6 of a larger resource entitled Eye on the Sky. (View Less)
This is an activity introducing the topic of eclipses with a focus on solar eclipses. Learners will first identify what they already know about eclipses. They will also vocalize any questions they may have concerning eclipses. Next, a book is read... (View More) out loud in class and students are asked to identify related vocabulary words for a Science Reading Wall as well as determine if any answers have been found for their initial questions. Lastly, learners will complete journal prompts to better identify concepts learned. This activity will require the acquisition of one of two listed books. This is Activity 10 of a larger resource, entitled Eye on the Sky. (View Less)
This is an activity about the Sun, Earth and Moon and their movements during solar and lunar eclipses. Students observe and manipulate a styrofoam ball model and simulate the movement of these bodies during the different kinds of eclipses. Learners... (View More) will also complete a worksheet to reinforce understanding of this model and concept. This activity requires a location with an open space approximately ten feet by ten feet in area, and is Activity 11 of a larger resource entitled Eye on the Sky. (View Less)
This is an activity about the rotation of the Earth and its revolution around the Sun, as well as the rotation of the Moon and its revolution around the Earth. Outside, in chalk, learners will draw the Sun and Earth system complete with Earth's... (View More) orbit. Learners will then add to the chalk drawing the placement of the Moon and the path of its orbit around the Earth. Volunteers will then act out the rotation and revolution of a yearly cycle of the Moon, Earth and Sun. Learners will also complete a worksheet to reinforce visual understanding of this model. This activity requires an outdoor location with ample room and is Activity 8 of a larger resource entitled Eye on the Sky. (View Less)
This is a lesson plan for an activity that explores time zone math. Learners will translate their local time to times in other zones around the world and work with the concept of Universal Time, specifically in reference to the reporting,... (View More) description and analysis of solar flares and coronal mass ejections. This is activity 10 from Exploring Magnetism Guide 3: Magnetic Mysteries of the Aurora educator guide. (View Less)
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As anyone who's ever stood in a field of 80,000 people listening to banging tunes in the middle of a soggy British summer festival can attest to, staying warm and dry at an outdoor gig is often a proper struggle (we're not talking about you lucky Californian sods who get to bask in the sunshine of Coachella each year). Staying warm, dry …
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Love The Look: Nicola Formichetti's Friends Out In London
Nicola Formichetti, the fashion extraordinaire and creative director of Dazed & Confused, writes an awesome blog which he manages to update almost three times a week. With pictures from his various trips, nights out, karaoke parties and Tokyo fashion-fests, the blog is a treasure trove of great images and this is no different. The pic was only put up yesterday morning and it shows some of Nicola's friends posing on a night out in London.
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All Carson Daly's shushing and swaying couldn't keep his daughter Etta Jones quiet on a recent holiday flight cross country.
Fortunately, Daly and his girlfriend Siri Pinter come equipped with a backup plan: big brother Jackson James, 3½.
"Etta was crying on the flight home from New Year's Eve in New York. I looked at Siri and I have my finger in her mouth — she won't suck on that — I'm out of my tricks," The Voice host, 39, told PEOPLE at NBC's Television Critics Association party Sunday in Pasadena, Calif.
"Siri tries her tricks and then we looked at Jackson and we go, 'Jack, come here, make her stop crying!' and Jackson comes over and goes, 'Hi baby sissy!' and he kisses her and she lights up."
With the 4-month-old "locked into" Jackson, Daly admits his son has completely stepped up to the plate when it comes to caring for his sister.
"I almost forget she's in the house sometimes and Jack reminds me, 'Dada look out for Etta!' He's like an adult," the proud papa jokes.
But while Etta's brother may be shining in the sibling spotlight, it's her great grandparents who served as inspiration behind her moniker.
"Etta is Siri's grandmother's name, Henrietta. It was an homage to her. When we go to visit Siri's mom in Minnesota, we stay down in her basement and it's where her grandparents lived," Daly explains, adding Jones is both his middle name and his mom's maiden name.
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This week in Island history
The news of 10 and 15 years ago is from the Jamestown Press. The news of 100 years ago from the Newport Daily News came from the collection of the Newport Historical Society.
100 years ago From the Newport Daily News, April 23, 1907
Messrs. Harrison Littlefield and Ralph Wright left Sunday on their motorcycles for a week's trip to East Hampton, Mass., and vicinity.
From the Newport Daily News, April 25, 1907
The Lake submarine boat attracts much attention along the water front daily as she is being tried out just off the east shore. Yesterday, in the high wind, she gave a great exhibition … the heavy sea apparently not diminishing her speed although it drove the crew to the highest parts of her deck houses when the craft was running on the surface.
From the Newport Daily News, April 29, 1907
In the awarding of the ferry contract recently by the government to Captain Stillman Saunders of the Narragansett Bay Transportation Company, that portion of it which related to a ferry service across the east bay was eliminated, which means that the island will have only the usual single communication with Newport during the winter months. The west bay ferry service which was included in the contract, will keep that service open the year round instead of only four months, as hitherto. This will not only be a great convenience to those wishing to visit Narragansett from here and Newport, but it should also encourage the farmers on the mainland to carry their produce to the Newport markets.
75 years ago From the Newport Daily News, April 22, 1932
(At a special meeting of the town council, it was determined that) compensation for labor on roads, $4 per day for man and $4.50 per day for man and a single team.
Owing to the epidemic of measles and whooping cough, now quite prevalent on the island, the Sunday school of the Central Baptist Church will be closed until further notice.
From the Newport Daily News, April 26, 1932
A deadlock exists in the election of a chief of police for Jamestown. The newly elected town council which is controlled by the Democrats by a three-two margin, held another meeting Friday evening, and for the second time failed to reach a choice.
From the Newport Daily News, April 27, 1932
Work was started today on the firemen's lot, east of the engine house, where a small park will be made, and will be attractive with shrubs and flowers. This will be under the supervision of the Board of Trade and the firemen.
50 years ago From the Newport Daily News, April 23, 1957
The Jamestown Town Council last night adopted a pared-down budget of $355,444.79 and resolutions totaling $6,700 for submission to the taxpayers at the town financial meeting May 4. The Council trimmed $3,600 from the budget.
From the Newport Daily News, April 24, 1957
The Navy has informed the state of its opposition to the plan that oil tankers circle the north end of Gould Island after they discharge their cargoes at a pier proposed for the $45,000,000 oil refinery on Jamestown.
Jamestown and Middletown residents scored top honors in recent civil service examinations for various jobs with the Jamestown Ferry Authority … (The positions were for purser, paying $1.34 an hour; quartermaster, paying $1.28 an hour; marine fireman, paying $1.40 an hour; and deckhand, paying $1.21 an hour; and turnstile operator, paying 89 cents an hour.)
From the Newport Daily News, April 25, 1957
The Jamestown Town Council last night meeting as a budget committee, approved appropriations for the town's supplemental budget totaling $8,966.84. Its purpose is to meet department deficits contracted during 1956.
From the Newport Daily News, April 29, 1957
The Commerce Oil Refining Corp. made known today it is changing the location of its proposed main refinery building from the easterly side to the northwesterly side of Jamestown.
25 years ago From the Newport Daily News, April 27, 1982
A survey is being conducted by the Jamestown Recreation Commission to determine the recreational needs of the people on the island in various age categories.
From the Newport Daily News, April 28, 1982
(The town) is trying to sell the Winthrop Wilson property next to the Town Hall on West Street. The town bought the property from Saint Matthew's Church in March. The town will pay for the property in three annual installments of $11,200, $10,000 and $10,000. … It was thought that it would cost about $2,000 to move the house.) … The town plans to enlarge this building (the town hall) and consolidate all town functions in one place.
15 years ago From the Jamestown Press, April 23, 1992
A large turnout of volunteers is anticipated for the third annual island-wide Earth Day cleanup set for this Saturday. The event is sponsored by the Jamestown Conservation Commission and the Conanicut Island Land Trust.
The Town Council, sitting as the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners, voted 4-0 Monday to raise the sewer rate by 50 cents for each 1,000 gallons.
The Senior Center Commission has decided not to build a senior center on a lot leased to the town by the Holy Ghost Society.
10 years ago From the Jamestown Press, April 24, 1997
The world-famous gang from the comic strip "Peanuts" will be on the Community Center stage this weekend in the Jamestown Community Theatre's production of "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown."
The annual Shoreline Cleanup last Saturday was postponed (until April 26) due to a nor'easter.


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The inventor of the Ogg container format, Monty "xiphmont" Montgomery, has written up a remarkably detailed article refuting every complaint Mans Rullgard has posed in his anti-Ogg articles. "Mans Rullgard has written two long rants about the Ogg container in the past few years. One made it to Slashdot [and OSNews] apparently based on the drama potential alone. If you don't know what I'm talking about below, don't worry about it, tl;dr. I'd not originally intended to respond to open trolling. The continued urging of many individuals has convinced me it's important to rebut in some public form. Earnest falsehoods left unchallenged risk being accepted as fact."


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1. Re: Command Prompt Generation Gives HH.exe - No Disk Error ??Peter Grainge Mar 2, 2012 12:08 AM (in response to JaredHess)
Command line generation is not something I use but Bill Albing wrote an article that is on my site at http://www.grainge.org/pages/authoring/command_line/command_line.htm. Maybe something in that will help.
See www.grainge.org for RoboHelp and Authoring tips
2. Re: Command Prompt Generation Gives HH.exe - No Disk Error ??JaredHess Mar 5, 2012 11:46 AM (in response to Peter Grainge)
Thanks Peter. I still think there's a bug somewhere in the software. As far as I know I'm doing everything correctly. Or maybe command line generation only functions with 32-bit systems? When I get a moment, I'll try to take a look at that. I did find out how to get the compile log.
There weren't any "errors" per se in the log however. I did have a bucket load of "HHC4001: Warning:" messages that said this:
"The following alias line does not contain an '=' character separating the topic IDs: </alias>"
But aliases have to do with context mapping not with this weird hh.exe message. I doubt that's the culprit.
The index file, PC-DMIS Vision.hhk, for the Index tab is listed in the log.
The content file, PC-DMIS Vision.hhc, for the Contents tab is not listed in the log.
Who knows. I may need to come up with an alternate way of automating.
3. Re: Command Prompt Generation Gives HH.exe - No Disk Error ??JaredHess Mar 20, 2012 3:17 PM (in response to JaredHess)
I did some more testing and have some more information on this. First, I did have RH 7 and RH 9 both installed in my original post.
1) I tested this in a 32-bit Vista machine (VMWare) running RH 9 (same version) with my exact same project. My rhcl command line generation in that environment used the correct filename defined in the layout and it had the contents and index tabs displaying fine, as hoped. It looked great. And No hh.exe errors. Yay!
2) I copied that same chm file onto my 64-bit Windows 7 machine and opened it. Strangly enough, I got the same hh.exe error described in my original post, after three mouse clicks on any of the buttons, the help finally appears.
3) I then changed my code in my batch file on my 64-bit to find and use RH 9's rhcl.exe file specficically by driving down into the RH 9 install directory and running rhcl.exe.
Maybe it was running the rhcl from RH 7 and not from RH 9:
cd /d "c:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe RoboHelp 9\RoboHTML\"
rhcl.exe "d:\hg\pcdmisqa\pcdlrn\help\vision\PC-DMIS Vision.xpj" -l "Vision Common CHM" -o "D:\DocProjects\Outputs\common_chm" -g D:\DocProjects\Outputs\common_chm\vision_compilelog.txt
It did generate the file just like the 32-bit Vista machine did. Correct filename, correct TOC and Index and Glossary. Everything functioned, except I still got that cursed hh.exe errror I have to click three times to get past.
When I copied this Windows 7 64-bit generated help down into my 32-bit Vista environement, it functioned normally.
4) I tried uninstalling RH 7 so that I just had RH 9 on my system and re-ran my test on my 64-bit system. Same hh.exe error.
So, something in the 64-bit world is screwing up the display of command-line generated helps. Anyone else on 64-bit machines seeing this? Any ideas on how to fix it?
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4. Re: Command Prompt Generation Gives HH.exe - No Disk Error ??JaredHess Apr 9, 2012 12:29 PM (in response to JaredHess)
Found out some more info on this.
The good news is that this isn't really a problem with command line generation. I originally thought it was because I never noticed the above HH.EXE error message when generating the chm from within RH. It turns out I can see this error with this project regardless of the build method as long as I navigate to the chm and double-click on it from within an Window's explorer. For whatever reason, if I view the compiled help from within RH (by right-clicking on the build layout and choosing View) or from the post compile prompt (which is what I usually did), I don't see the error.
The bad news is that this means this error is project specific and I have no idea what is causing it. A google search on "hh.exe - No Disk" yields very little results.
5. Re: Command Prompt Generation Gives HH.exe - No Disk Error ??Peter Grainge Apr 9, 2012 12:43 PM (in response to JaredHess)
Wonder if this is it?
Rick Stone recently responded to a post where the user could view the help from RoboHelp, which you can, but not when they opened the file direct. It was on a 64 bit system and Rick pointed out they needed to register the 64 bit version of the HHActiveX.DLL.
Could this also be related to your other problem re merged help?
See www.grainge.org for RoboHelp and Authoring tips
6. Re: Command Prompt Generation Gives HH.exe - No Disk Error ??JaredHess Apr 9, 2012 1:00 PM (in response to Peter Grainge)
Hmm, if that were the case, I think all my chms I've compiled would have the same hh.exe problem wouldn't they, not just this one? And same with the merged file problem. I would again suspect that all merged helps would have the same issue if that single dll were not registered for whatever reason? Anyway, I'll double-check the registration of that dll just in case. Thanks.
7. Re: Command Prompt Generation Gives HH.exe - No Disk Error ??Peter Grainge Apr 9, 2012 1:06 PM (in response to JaredHess)
That's the trouble with rushed replies, they're rubbish. Hope the other one is better.
8. Re: Command Prompt Generation Gives HH.exe - No Disk Error ??JaredHess Apr 9, 2012 1:15 PM (in response to Peter Grainge)
No problem Peter. I appreciate the time you take to help us all out.
I did re-register that dll and got the same error as before.
9. Re: Command Prompt Generation Gives HH.exe - No Disk Error ??JaredHess Jun 14, 2012 8:11 AM (in response to JaredHess)
I wanted to report that I fixed this problem a couple of weeks ago. It turned out my xpj file had issues. I had multiple references pointing to merged chms, but to pathways that no longer existed in the <MergedFiles></MergedFiles> element.
Once I deleted these references using a text editor and saved the fixed xpj and recompiled, I no longer got the above error.


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Outgoing Puerto Rican Gov. Luis Fortuño is not going down without a fight.
The Republican leader of the U.S. territory is demanding a recount to the results from this month's elections that saw him lose his gubernatorial post to Alejandro García Padilla, the Popular Democratic Pary candidate who pulled in 47.78 percent of the vote, compared with Fortuño's 47.09 percent.
"I was informed by our electoral commissioner that, with a number of write-in votes still remaining and estimated at 20,000, which are yet to be verified, counted and included, whatever the case is, the trend observed so far in the candidacy for governor indicates that, provided it continues, the point-five percent (0.5%) difference referred to in Article 10.010, quoted, will probably be reached," Fortuño wrote in a letter to Puerto Rico's president of the State Elections Commission, Hector Conty, according to the newspaper El Nuevo Dia.
García's Padilla's party insisted that recount should take place and the governor-elect has already begun implanting some of his campaign promises. The governor-elect also has close ties to the Obama administration in Washington, as the U.S. president invited Garcia Padilla out to an impromptu lunch at a San Juan bakery during his trip to Puerto Rico in 2011.
The chances of a recount seem slim as Puerto Rico's electoral code states that a recount will take place if there is a 0.5 percent margin between the candidates once the petition is filed, but the margin between García Padilla and Fortuño is 0.69 percent.
Fortuño's contestation of the election results has drawn criticism of some Puerto Ricans who see García Padilla as the clear-cut winner and want to move onto the next phase of politics on the island.
"Mr. Edwin Mundo [electoral commissioner for Fortuño's New Progressive Party] has to accept, once and for all, that in January there will be a change in government, and he should not continue to alarm and trying to create confusion," Eder Ortiz, electoral commissioner for the PPD, told CyberNews.
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So far this year, The List has done its best to make you realize the passing of time in our "I'm Feeling Old" series with a roundup of who's who of folks turning 30, 40 and 50. Today, we reach retirement age: 65.
So who can start collecting from their 401k this year? MacGyver can. Richard Dean Anderson turned 65 on Jan. 23. So can Tron. Bruce Boxleitner turns 65 on May 12.
Comedians Bill Murray, Martin Short and Jay Leno all hit 65 this yer. So do actors Morgan Fairchild, Cybill Shepherd and Victoria Principal.
The most amounted character actor in all of movies, Michael Ironside, who has his head, arms and other appendages removed in films such as...


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– The kids are back in school, fall activities are starting up again and the house is empty at different times of the day, making it difficult to keep up with hectic schedules – including yours. Yet there are easy things you can to do adjust to changing family routines, while ensuring your home remains comfortable and safe, no matter what time the kids come and go.
Here are some tips to help you adjust to busy family schedules this fall:
* Create a control center for your family. This can be as simple as purchasing a chalkboard or erasable whiteboard and hanging it in the kitchen. Use color-coded chalk or markers, one each for different members of the family, to record who needs to be where, at what time, and who is responsible for getting them there.
* Control heating and cooling remotely. Because fall temperatures can fluctuate suddenly, make sure your home is a comfortable temperature when children arrive back home, even if you're not there, by installing a thermostat that can be controlled remotely. For example, American Standard's AccuLink(TM) Platinum ZV lets you control home heating and cooling from anywhere using most Web-enabled smartphones. You can program temperatures to match family schedules over seven different days of the week, with up to four different settings per day, for personalized comfort. The system also displays live weather information, so you know what to expect outdoors. For more information, visit www.americanstandardair.com.
* Keep track of home activities from anywhere. Take technology a step further and monitor multiple home functions, including home safety, from anywhere using a home automation system such as Nexia(TM) Home Intelligence. You can use it to adjust an AccuLink thermostat, but also to turn lights on and off; monitor who's entering and leaving the house via cameras, window/door sensors and motion sensors; and even lock and unlock doors equipped with Schlage(R) locks, eliminating worries about forgetting or losing a key. The system can also send you text alerts when situations around the home need attention. Information is available at www.americanstandardair.com.
* Keep high-energy snacks at the ready. Everyone in the family needs energy as routines change. Keep plenty of nutritious snacks on hand to take to the next activity. Make up individual bags of high-protein trail mix and keep them on the counter, ready to grab. Put out colorful, portable fruits such as apples and bananas. For hydration, keep refreshing ice-cold water in portable containers in the fridge at all times. And for the inevitable open-the-refrigerator moment upon children's return home, have snacks waiting for them such as string cheese, fun-flavored yogurt, or sliced veggies and dip.
* Get enough sleep. Another thing you can try to control is the amount of rest your family gets each night. According to the National Sleep Foundation, children ages 5 to 12 need 10 to 11 hours of sleep per night, even as school, sports and extracurricular activities compete for their time. Make sure your children have a set bedtime, and keep TVs and computers out of the bedroom. Give yourself a regular bedtime, too.
* Schedule family time. As you adjust to the fall schedule, be sure to schedule family time as well. Identify dates and write them down on your kitchen calendar, program them into everyone's smartphone or simply agree upon a time each week to spend time together and share a favorite meal or activity, such as a movie or game night. This will help all of you stay grounded and better able to cope with the changes in daily routine.


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Villas-Boas was left sweating on the fitness of Vertonghen ahead of the start of the new Premier League season after the Belgium international was stretchered off after landing awkwardly on a pitch which the Tottenham boss admitted he had concerns about.
The 26-year-old defender is due to undergo an MRI scan today to determine the extent of the problem and Villas-Boas will be keeping his fingers crossed the injury is not too serious.
"He might have sprained the ligaments in his left ankle. We need to have an MRI to see the full extent. But there is some range of movement in the ankle so we hope it won't be that long," Villas-Boas said after the match.
"We hope he will be back for the first game of the season."
Kick-off at the Hong Kong Stadium was delayed for half an hour by torrential rain which left surface water on the pitch, and the match was ultimately restricted to two 40-minute halves.
Villas-Boas, whose side lost the game 3-1 to their Premier League rivals, said he was worried about the conditions.
"I was concerned. But what can you do? The pitch is what it is. It's always like that for this tournament. You can't change the conditions. They are extremely poor," he added.
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The cotton market hasn't been farmer-friendly the past few years; the price of fuel, seed and fertilizer have skyrocketed; and in South Texas there has been no measurable rain in six months. Besides that, the boll weevils find the Rio Grande Valley weather much to their liking.
How does a cotton producer in South Texas stay optimistic?
Bobby Sparks of Mercedes, Texas, plans to plant 3,400 acres of cotton this year. "I've got hopes for a good crop this year," Sparks says. "And we're shooting for 2 bales per acre."
His optimism comes from changing a lot of his practices in the past year, changes he thinks will translate to money saved and profits improved. He points to a 12-row planter. "We used to use eight-row planters, but we converted to 12 to cut passes across the field. And we'll be cultivating with a sprayer now."
After experimenting with different tillage practices, he decided that limited tillage best suits his acreage. Sparks usually plants about 500 acres of dryland cotton, but won't do so unless much-needed rain falls soon.
Change often requires a considerable outlay of money. Sparks watched cotton farmers in other areas of the state go to precision farming and knew that SRS Farms, the Sparks' enterprise, had to follow suit. He studied the systems for several years and finally decided that they could soon make up technology cost in higher.
"It takes money to make money, I guess."
Often it takes some help, too. "Farmers from the Delta area have been helping us this past week with the program." Delta farmers have realized a 10 percent increase in yields and an increase in profits from 7 percent to 13 percent using variable rate application.
For SRS Farms, precision farming will include a variable rate fertilizer program. An electronic sensor will record the soil type and the specific nutrients lacking in that soil. The information will then be put on a map and into a computer chip and placed in the tractor's computer. Fertilizer application rates will vary according to the map. The spreader applies only what is needed to specific locations.
Sparks has upgraded water efficiency, too. "We've got more pipelines of a better poly-material and we're leveling the land so we use water more efficiently."
Water conservation will be of utmost importance in the future. Although there is enough water in storage for sufficient irrigation this year, nobody is sure what will happen after that. And, unless the Rio Grande Valley gets some measurable rainfall, a severe drought will continue.
Last year the Valley began a boll weevil eradication program. Although Sparks says the program has had little impact so far, this year should show a difference. He knows the importance of keeping on top of the weevil's game and says the eradication program "is the only way to keep us in the ballpark."
Sparks is optimistic for the upcoming season. "Last year we had (Hurricane) Emily in early summer," a storm carrying 3 to 4 inches of rain and heavy winds that took 20 percent of his crop. But Barring some unforeseen circumstance, he thinks he'll do better this year. "And, you know, I think the market is moving up."


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1. Styles P (Feat. Chris Rivers & Tyler Woods) – "Enjoy The Atmosphere"
Styles hijacks Wale's "That Way" track for his own purposes. This one features Big Pun's son and Tyler Woods.


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Performance is usually the top reason that people don't use antivirus software. Antivirus apps are often free, and they perform a vital role in safeguarding your system's health – but if they get in your way, they get uninstalled.
Happily, Vipre doesn't get in the way – not usually, anyway. It has an annoying habit of popping up messages about updating its database or asking permission to install new versions – as if you wouldn't want the latest one on your system – but for the most part, it runs almost silently.
The performance hit when running it on our test systems was negligible, and we didn't have to switch into a dedicated 'games mode' or similar, regardless of whether the software was passively scanning or running a comprehensive sweep.
In operation you rarely see Vipre actually at work, which is how it should be.
The only exception was when we switched on its web filtering service, which is intended to keep you away from dodgy sites and online threats.
This utility went much too far, blocking downloads from even the most respectable sites without so much as a warning, to the point that it took a while to even track down that it was Vipre causing the problem.
The result was that we switched all those features off very quickly and never felt the urge to give them a second chance.
As for the core antivirus features, we had no problems. Vipre quickly and quietly went to work on our system, and picked up the viruses we intentionally passed its way with no trouble.
The app uses a three-pronged approach, from identifying specific viruses and looking for tell-tale infection signs to sandboxing questionable programs to see what they do when they think they've broken through the system's defences.
Vipre isn't the most fully featured antivirus system around, but it does its job quietly and efficiently, and best of all, on all the PCs in your house. Ultimately, that's what matters to us.
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The School of Law and College for Public Health and Social Justice have partnered to offer students the dual Juris Doctor/Master of Public Health degrees in either a generalist track or a degree in health management and policy. This custom degree fully prepares highly motivated individuals to work in the rewarding and challenging fields of law and public health. This program enables graduates to approach health and legal issues in an interdisciplinary manner. Recipients of the degree practice law in a variety of settings including governmental public health agencies, private law firms and non-profit institutions.
The program primarily aims to educate students to become preeminent leaders in the special legal needs of public health entities. The second aim is to expand advanced education in law and public health to all areas of the state of Missouri and the surrounding region.
Students wishing to enter the dual program must fulfill all admission requirements for the School of Law and the College for Public Health and Social Justice. They must apply to each separately. Students may apply to both schools during the same admission period, or may wait to apply to the M.P.H. program during their first year in the School of Law.
A major benefit of this dual degree format is that students obtain both degrees more quickly than if obtained separately, roughly four years compared to five. Students pursuing the J.D./M.P.H. must complete between 117 and 121 credit hours, depending upon the area of concentration. All students pursuing a J.D./M.P.H. must also complete an internship in Public Health. A list of the required M.P.H. courses is available at the College for Public Health and Social Justice's J.D./M.P.H. website.
For additional information about these degrees, email Amy Sanders, associate director, Center for Health Law Studies or call her at (314) 977-8176.


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1876 - Wageningen University: The state takes over the local council's Agricultural College in Wageningen: the start of National Agricultural Education in The Netherlands.
The Research Institutes of Wageningen University & Research carry out application-oriented and field-based research. They are commissioned by the government, commercial businesses and non-profit organisations. On a research project there is often collaboration between several institutes. Collaboration is often also sought with the university and/or national or international partners.
Come to the Netherlands, start working for Wageningen University & Research. We would be very proud to welcome you as our new employee in Wageningen or in one of our 32 locations.
Wageningen University & Research offers international students and staff a number of facilities and services which will help you make the most of your time here.
Wageningen University has several groups of international students. We understand that it is very hard to look for your own place in a different country. Below you can find information how to apply for a room.
Idealis (the main student housing corporation in Wageningen), is the allocating authority for all rooms of Idealis and Wageningen University together. Idealis provides prospective students with information about the application procedure. If you are a prospective student, please wait for Idealis to contact you by email.
Wageningen University & Research Library has a strong focus on digital collections and we offer world wide access to our collections for Wageningen University & Research users, but restricted to certain conditions of use. Besides our digital collections, a large print collection is available at the Forum and Leeuwenborch buildings.
The libraries also have student PCs and WiFi throughout.
The Dutch healthcare system is likely to be different from the healthcare system in your home country. Here you can find more about the Dutch healthcare system, for instance how to contact a GP, how to arrange a health insurance. The video shows the differences our students and staff members were faced with, when they first came into contact with healthcare professionals in the Netherlands.
On Wageningen Campus, we know full well that sharing knowledge is as important as developing knowledge and are convinced this is the key to truly innovative solutions to the global problems of our time.
That is why Wageningen Campus is designed as a meeting place for researchers, new and established entrepreneurs and students in the field of nutrition and food production, living environment and health. Wageningen Campus consists of two locations: the Wageningen University & Research buildings themselves and the Business & Science Park.
Sports Centre de Bongerd (SCB) is the sports centre for students and employees of Wageningen University & Research. SCB stands for working out and doing sports in a sensible way, with something for everybody.
RIKILT is accredited for the organization of Proficiency Tests by the Dutch Accreditation Council since 2006. The accreditation is based on ISO/IEC 17043:2010 and covers the quality system of the organisation as well as all the parameters mentioned in the scope.


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When the iPhone was launched in 2007, I met with Phil Schiller, SVP of World Wide marketing for Apple, and Greg Joswiak, the Apple VP in charge of marketing the iPods and iPhones. During the meeting they showed me the iPhone's many features and shared their goals for the device, which has now become a major business for Apple.
During that meeting, they made a comment that I believe is really the heart of Apple's secret sauce and the cornerstone of how it continues to outsmart its competitors. They laid the iPhone on the table, with it turned off, and asked me what I saw. I told them I saw a 3.5 inch blank screen. They said that from Apples point of view, the "magic" of the iPhone is strictly in the software. And, they de-emphasized the hardware.
Yes, the iPhone was a slick smartphone with a great screen and, at the time, it broke new ground in smartphone design, and Apple was very proud of that. However, with the iPhone turned off, it had very little value. But once it was turned on, the iPhone's OS and apps turned it into a completely different device. While it was a phone, the software made it much more—it became a vehicle for applications. It also had another component that really made it sing and dance; it was also an iPod and was tied directly to iTunes. Now it morphed into a much broader multi-purpose device. It was a phone, a vehicle for apps, and an iPod, which made it a great personal mobile entertainment system.
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When the bad weather strikes this winter, our fleet of gritters and snow ploughs will be working hard to keep Lancashire's roads moving.
You can view regular updates on the decisions to grit the county's roads and pavements below.
13/03/2018 13:15
All priority routes in East Lancs to be gritted this Evening.
We have weather predictions of frost/ice and temperatures reaching below zero. We will apply salt to all priority routes.
See our online gritting map for details of our priority routes.
Priority routes only cover a third of the highway network and ice patches can develop on treated surfaces caused by water run-off from fields or other sources. Ice is most likely on untreated surfaces.


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Student loans
RE: Student loans
Scholarships are set up by trusts. Often by someone famous or someone old and rich.
They're aimed at a very specific type of person often relating to the trust. ie: Some old rich successful football player is going to set up a full scholarship for an up-in-coming football star etc..
Though there are more general ones aimed at a large group.
ie: Here Iwi (Maori tribes) are rich as fuck and so have set up numerous scholarships for people affiliated with their Iwi.
Students apply for scholarships in high schools if you are eligible. The people in charge of the scholarship then sort through all the candidates and do interviews etc.. to sort out the person who gets their scholarship.
I remember there was a Polish scholarship that if you were Polish you got a full scholarship but because nobody in this country is Polish it hadn't been claimed in like 5 years.
RE: Student loans
Bump in the interest of actually having good threads on the 1st page.
RE: Student loans
Student loans? Oh I thought you said "next bubble to burst".
RE: Student loans
I have mixed feelings about things.
For one, I think the government needs to get out of school loans. It should not be my responsibility to pay for someone's optional education. I'll gladly pay for my kids to go to school, I'll gladly pay for their high school education. Of course, if they wanted to go to college, I'd help them out.
However, you cannot "get rid of" student loans that are government assisted in any way shape or form. You cannot claim bankruptcy on them and I've seen it destroy the lives of many.
The other side to this is that if someone is incapable of making their own decisions and weighing the seriousness and consequences of their education and finances, then they dig their own hole. But the problem is that I do not see people well enough educated to often understand the implications of such things.
My sister is an example of this. One of the verbatim words out of her mouth to me once were exactly as follows: "No one TOLD me we didn't have to do this. I always just thought that's what you do when you get out of school! How was I supposed to know?"
Thing is... "got it" and I went for about a year, quit, paid off my debt and I was done. I have yet to go back, make good money and am doing my own thing. I invest, I work, I play. I never got a degree.
Colleges have very much become a business, so have universities. I think people need to be well enough educated to know what they are getting into, the implications, so on and so forth. Then, they need to be able to do it in an affordable manner, without my tax dollars going to their assistance. I'm fine with the GI bill and things like that. You serve your country, cool, get something back. But if you just graduated high school and you haven't proven yourself to be a decent member of society you shouldn't get the ability to go tens of thousands of dollars into debt like a renob.
RE: Student loans
Quote: I'll gladly pay for my kids to go to school, I'll gladly pay for their
Not everyone has this option, in fact I'd say the majority of people don't have this option.
And not just poor people.
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(08-12-2012 08:26 PM)earmuffs Wrote:didnt say free ride. help.Quote: I'll gladly pay for my kids to go to school, I'll gladly pay for their
but.. true. but does that make it the responsibility of the majority? i am not sure. again. mixed feelings.
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(08-12-2012 10:22 PM)Logisch Wrote:It's actually really interesting that you bring this up.(08-12-2012 08:26 PM)earmuffs Wrote: Not everyone has this option, in fact I'd say the majority of people don't have this option.didnt say free ride. help.
This was one of the questions we had to discuss in my tutorials (an hour long class we have to attended with smaller number of people from the lectures in which we have to go over the previous weeks topic etc..).
Who's responsibility is it that people gain/have the right qualifications.
The three options were (as well as being open for suggestion but really there isn't any other options apart from these three anyway) government (aka how it is now), the people (pay for it ourselves) and an interesting one, employers.
The idea of employers being responsibly being that if an employer wants person X to have Y skills, then they should send person X to university to acquire Y skills.
I mentioned in the class that that is what the navy and army do. They pay for you to go to university to get your engineers degree or whatever.
But the problem I raised (being the only smart one in this class it falls on me more often then not to actually offer a decent talking point that isn't biased in selfishness or "my mom says..") was how doable is this in the private sector?
Like, is it worth companies paying people to go get these qualifications rather then just doing say in-house training.
BUT perhaps if it's not, then maybe there is something wrong with the way we do things.
The other big issue is things like doctor degrees. Hospitals are not gonna pay some employee to get a doctors degree, it's just not gonna happen. And there is a huge shortage as it is of doctors without cutting government funding.
It's a rather large complex issue I think.
But to me I think the current system is good, BUT it needs serious reform. ie: Stop people getting useless fucking degrees.
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RE: Student loans
Those are some very fair points muff. I am required in my current occupation to get certifications on a regular basis. The company does pay for them, they actually will reimburse me for my education as well. However, it must be related to the occupation. I think it works great, for that occupation.
I briefly went to school for computer science (roughly 1 year) and hated it. I paid my tuition and never went back, now I go back for necessary things. I do not see it as entirely necessary to get a full on degree depending on the occupation.
I think the idea of "needing a degree right out of school for a good job" is a huge issue as it has been passed down generation to generation to "think this way" - I am not saying education is bad, but spending tons of money and getting in debt to bounce from degree to degree only to find out you don't like something seems like a useless way to discover what a person wants to do.
I find hunting for a job simply because it pays well does not guarantee a persons satisfaction in life and is an equally poor decision making tool for an occupation.
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The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services issued Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services the highest quality classification for providing treatment to individuals who experience substance abuse and mental health issues at the same time.
Demolition of the K-31 Building at Oak Ridge's East Tennessee Technology Park began Oct. 8, marking the removal of the fourth of five gaseous diffusion buildings at the former uranium enrichment site.
The two-story building covers 750,000 square feet and spans a 17-acre footprint. The K-31 facility began operations in 1951, and it was used to enrich uranium for defense and commercial purposes until it was shut down in 1985. In 2005, EM removed most of the hazardous materials from the building's interior.
Rockwood Business and Professional Women will meet on Oct. 21 as part of the group's celebration of National Business Women's Week.
The dinner meeting will be in Victorian Square.
Adina Chumley, regional public relations specialist for the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, will speak on issues of interest and importance to working women.
Certified Angus Beef recently named Food City its Retail Marketer of the Year within the large chain category.
"These retailers continue to identify new avenues for sharing our premium quality and farm-to-table stories with customers," said John Stika, Certified Angus Beef brand's president. "They offer a vital link between consumers and ranchers who are equally passionate about bringing their best to the table with the Certified Angus Beef brand."
URS/CH2M Oak Ridge LLC — known as UCOR — recently presented the University of Tennessee with a $50,000 check for a faculty fellowship in the university's College of Engineering.
This check was the latest installment of a $250,000 commitment UCOR has made to the university.
"As a cleanup contractor of a nuclear site, UCOR is committed to ensuring continued excellence in nuclear education," said Matt Marston, UCOR chief operating officer.
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Many of us may have overindulged a bit more than planned on Thanksgiving, but by now the turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and gravy are all gone. Let go of any leftover guilt you might be carrying from that day, too. It's not too late to have a healthy holiday season. You're probably in the frenzy of gift shopping, vacation planning, and parties at the office, school and at the homes of friends and family. While it should be a time of joy and celebration, the holiday season can also bring on weight gain, stress, and the holiday blues. How to celebrate and not regret it? Don't wait until New Year's Day to make a fresh startfollow these simple tips and you won't need to.
1) Don't deprive yourself of special indulgent foodsA lot of favorite holiday foods are high in saturated fat, carbohydrates and sodium. But if you would be sad not to have that cup of eggnog or that latke that reminds you of this time of year, have a taste, or a small portion, to satisfy your craving. Complete deprivation may make you binge.
2) Pre-eatBefore heading over to those parties, snack on something healthy (fruit, water) so you're not as hungry at the buffet. Having a slightly full stomach won't leave you as much room for gorging on those calorie-laden goodies.
3) Eat mindfully, choose carefullyAt the buffet, start with fruits and vegetables before moving onto less healthy appetizers and sweets. Or consider skipping appetizers and enjoying just the entree instead, using the proportions of the healthy plate (50% vegetables and fruits, 25% lean protein, 25% whole grains.)
4) Think before you drinkMinimize your intake of alcohol and other high-calorie, low-nutrition liquid calories. You could save room for a bite of dessert instead! For your reference, here are some calorie counts that might guide your decision:
eggnog 8 oz, 343 cal
hot chocolate 8 oz, 222 cal
Pinot Noir 5 oz, 121 cal
glass of champagne, 89 cal
water, any amount 0 cal
If you want something more festive than plain water, make your own infused spa water! (recipe below).
5) Don't forget to exerciseplay sports, go for a family walk, hike or bike ride after the big meal, or consider participating in a holiday race or other exercise event.
6) Get enough sleepsleep deprivation can lead to elevated blood pressure and weight gain. Adults should aim 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night.
For some specific ideas, here are two healthy and delicious recipes to add to your holiday buffet. The first is a vegetarian appetizer that is packed with flavor from spices and olive oil, and also full of vitamins, minerals and fiber. The second is a simple formula for zesting up water into a festive beverage. Both recipes emphasize creating bold and satisfying flavor by using herbs and spices instead of large amounts of salt or sugar.
Pistachio Dukkah with Crudités and Whole Wheat Flatbread Triangles
Dukkah is an Egyptian spice and nut blend used with olive oil as a dip for bread and crudités. It's also excellent as a spice rub for meats and fish. Olive oil contains healthy unsaturated fats, and when used in small amounts, rounds out flavors without an excess of calories.
Yield: 1 cup
1 cup roasted pistachios, finely chopped
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/3 cup coriander seeds
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
For serving: Your choice of bite-sized raw vegetables (crudités), whole wheat flatbread, pita, or tortillas, and extra virgin olive oil for dipping.
1. Toast sesame seeds and coriander seeds separately in a dry pan over moderate heat for 3 minutes, until fragrant.
2. Grind toasted coriander in a spice grinder until fine. Add to a bowl along with pistachios and sesame seeds.
3. Grind cumin, salt, and sugar together in spice grinder until fine. Add to bowl, stir, adjust seasonings to taste.
4. Serve with a separate bowl of extra virgin olive oil and a platter of cut raw vegetables and warmed whole wheat pita, flatbread or tortillas cut into triangles (8 triangles per pita). Dip triangles or vegetables first into the olive oil, then into the dukkah.
Recipe for dukkah from Chef John Ash, as presented at the Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives Conference at the Culinary Institute of America, St. Helena, California. March, 2012.Spa Water
A pitcher or glass of tap or mineral water
Any combination of the following, mix and match to taste:
Citrus fruit (lemons, limes, clementines) sliced into thin rounds
Thinly sliced cucumber
Fresh sprigs of mint or other herbs such as basil and thyme
Ice cubes
Add selected fruit slices or herbs to a pitcher or glass of water. Allow to sit for at least ten minutes, or to drink immediately, muddle or crush slightly with a spoon. Serve over ice. Cheers!
Dr. Linda Shiue is an internal medicine physician in the San Francisco Bay Area who believes that the best medicine is prevention, based upon healthy food and a healthy lifestyle. She is also a culinary enthusiast whose recipes and writing have appeared in national and international publications and on her food and travel blog, Spicebox Travels. She has recently begun to combine her interests in medicine and food by teaching cooking to patients. She dreams of one day having a community teaching kitchen open to doctors, nutritionists and patients to have hands-on learning experiences about healthy cooking as a building block of health.
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Buffalo High School's football game that was scheduled for this afternoon has been postponed to 3:00pm.
BRONCS FOOTBALL - The Sheridan Broncs and Gillette Camels are schedule to face off this afternoon in Gillette.
We will broadcast the game live on 14-10 KWYO the First Federal pregame show will start at 12:30 kickoff is set for 1:00.
RAMS FOOTBALL - The Big Horn Rams play at Glenrock this afternoon. Kickoff is set for 2:00 Ron Richter will have the play by play live on 87.7 FM ESPN radio.
EAGLES FOOTBALL - The Tongue River Eagles will play at Burns today that game is scheduled to kickoff at noon.
The border war volleyball games that were to be hosted at Sheridan High School tomorrow have been canceled.
Mother Nature has forced officials to move the Big Horn Ram football game against Glenrock to Saturday afternoon. Sheridan Media's Ron Richter has a preview of the pivotal game.
The Big Horn Rams game at Glenrock schedule for Friday night has been moved to Saturday kickoff scheduled for 2:00 PM.
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SPORTS / WEATHER - A winter storm will effect sporting events this week Sheridan high school Activities Director Don Julian talks about how they handle these situations.
ENERGY BOWL - The Broncs play at Gillette tomorrow night you can hear it live on 14-10 KWYO both teams are 5-0.The First Federal pregame show will start at 6:30 with kickoff at 7:00
Julian says the Energy bowl is always a great week of preparation and they look forward to the challenge of taking on the number one ranked team in 4-A football.
BRONC FOOTBALL - The Bronc football team plays at Gillette Friday night kickoff is at 7:00 you can ear it live on 14-10 KWYO both teams are 5-0 and Gillette is ranked #1 and the Broncs #2.
Broncs Head coach Don Julian says it's a great week when they have a game like this on the schedule.
RAMS FOOTBALL - The Big Horn Rams will play at Glenrock Friday kickoff is set for 6:00 we will have it live for you on 87.7 FM ESPN radio Ron Richter will have the play by play.
Message from WHSAA Commissioner Ron Laird
With the forecast for this Thursday and Friday still looking ominous, we are rescheduling the State Tennis Tournament for next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Please realize this is not what we enjoy doing, however, with the fact we are using 19 outdoor courts on Thursday and Friday, there is no way we can move all of those matches into the five indoor courts and have a quality State Tournament.
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10 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About Godzilla
Everyone, it seems, has their own idea of who Godzilla is. Since the '50s, every generation has seen its own incarnation. Depending on when you grew up, you might remember "The King of Monsters" as a city-stomping cautionary allegory for atomic energy, or maybe he's a heroic super-monster ... and concerned father. If you're younger than that, perhaps the only association you make comes in the form of 1998's terrible TriStar Pictures "GINO" ("Godzilla in Name Only") and the dumb (yet inexplicably less off-putting) cartoon it begat. Even if you're familiar with every decade of the franchise, there are so many trivial details -- so many self-inflicted contradictions in Godzilla canon -- so many oft-repeated fallacies about Japan's number one import, that becoming a Godzilla academic remains one of the great pop-nerd challenges. Or ... you could always just memorize a list of little-known fact to impress friends at parties.
When mentioned in mixed company, Godzilla is most often referred to in masculine pronouns. But un-translated Japanese Godzilla dialogue usually hedges its bets with "it." So, where did Minilla -- a.k.a. 'Son of Godzilla' -- come from? Godzilla doesn't appear to be hauling any noticeable genitalia around. Complicating matters further, Tri-Star's GINO lays eggs. ("He reproduces assexually," said the lazily written script drooling for an opportunity to rip off 'Jurassic Park' as explicitly as possible.) If we follow the lead of what we expect is creator's intent, it's likely we're to perceive him as an alpha-male monster, anatomy be damned.
Godzilla died at least three times.
Right out of the gate in his 1954 debut Big G is disintegrated ... at the molecular level even! It's not an easy condition to bounce back from. In 'Godzilla vs. Destoroyah' (1995) his nuclear heart has a literal meltdown. In the brutally titled 'Godzilla, Mothra and Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack' (2001) a missile planted inside the monster's chest explodes, causing yet another complete disintegration, but the franchise trap door is held open by a final shot of Godzilla's (disembodied!) heart beginning to beat. In 1998, Ferris Bueller and a handful of military aircraft and missiles easily take down the absolutely useless GINO after luring him into position with a mountain of dead fish.
Godzilla fought the Fantastic Four.
Godzilla fought an impressive handful of Marvel heroes in fact. For three years in the late '70s, Godzilla kinda had his own thing going at Marvel. Between 1977-79 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters' eked out a 24-issue run. During his tenure with the comic label, he was portrayed in his purer '50s-style persona -- a giant, out-of-control wild animal lacking reason and motivation. In the Marvel universe he went head-to-head with Thor, Iron Man and the aforementioned Four. Spider-Man even makes a funny cameo in the last panels of the last issue of Godzilla's run. Spidey sarcastically laments missing the big battle and the chance to help out his colleagues.
In 1985 America considered Godzilla a "Japanese person."
What? You heard me. A 1985 New York Times/CBS News poll of 1,500 Americans revealed the monster's amazing pop culture reach while simultaneously serving as a sad testament to the state of the average American's understanding of foreign affairs. When asked to name a famous Japanese person, America's top three answers were: Japanese emperor, Hirohito; Hong Kong martial-arts star Bruce Lee ... and Godzilla, who is obviously neither real nor a person. (Quite honestly, aren't you a little surprised so many people could actually name Hirohito?)
Godzilla is a questionable father.
First, no one is positive Godzilla is a father at all. Sure, the movie was titled 'Son of ... ' and characters proclaim the ridiculous-looking (even by Godzilla standards) thing is his son, but based on what we know they know, it's a pretty irresponsible leap of faith. We don't know where doughy, wimpy, donkey-braying little Minilla came from, but its pretty obvious the kid needs some paternal guidance. But what kind of father does he end up getting? In Minilla's screen debut Godzilla stands back for awhile to watch his son get his ass handed to him, before finally stepping in to help. We also see Godzilla threaten to backhand the irritating little runt multiple times. He even steps on little Minilla's tail when he doesn't meet Godzilla's paternal expectations. But then like a regretful alcoholic parent ... playful pony rides on his tail! Sounds like Daddy needs to get back on his meds.
Godzilla does not breath fire.
It's a common misconception, but the only time those blasts coming from Godzilla's mouth are yellow and orange are in American cartoons and comic books, and on movie posters for state-side releases. He's less a flame thrower than a nuclear blowtorch. He'll fry you, all right, but not even dental records will be enough to identify you after the bright blue and white beams leave you a black stain where you once stood.
Godzilla can talk.
In 'Godzilla vs. Gigan' (1972), Big G and Anguirus have a casual exchange that's related in cartoony word balloons. In the U.S. dubbed version, the foreign text is supplemented with English dialogue. Both monsters are actually given human voices that sound a little like a little kid attempting to burp his way through the alphabet.
Godzilla's lawyers will destroy you.
The Toho Co. Ltd., sole holder of Godzilla's exclusive rights, practices legal badassery rivaled only by Disney and Lucasfilm. Think you're gonna use a vaguely similar variation of the reptilian, city-stomping, outrageously litigious property to sell your product? Think again. Toho lays claim to everything, from all upright giant reptiles to the psuedo-suffix "zilla." Godzilla's team of Tokyo and L.A.'s most aggressive lawyers have even brought down a brand of Cabernet (Cabzilla). For some reason, many media and commercial outlets mistake Godzilla for "King of the Public Domain Monsters," but quickly learn from their mistake. Other entities that have gone toe-to-Toho with Godzilla include Pee-wee Herman, Subway and Pharoahe Monch, whose rap hit 'Simon Says' sampled Godzilla theme music without permission. Sometimes the suits seem like a ridiculous stretch (Toho filed a suit against Sears for Bagzilla -- their "monstrously strong" garbage bags), but not always.
Godzilla can dance.
It's not exactly the proudest moment in the franchise, but evidently Godzilla was so jazzed about chasing off King Ghidora in 1965's 'Invasion of Astro-Monster' that he caught a case of happy feet, breaking into a victory jig as if he just can't help himself. Other talents include rock volleyball (he has a quick round with the lobster-like Ebirah in 1966's 'Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster') and this impressive, physics-defying move.
Godzilla never beat King Kong.
One of the most circulated fallacies in monster-movie history springs from the climax of 1962's 'King Kong vs. Godzilla.' For years we wrongly believed that Kong only wins the final battle in the American version. It was widely held that the Japanese release ended with Godzilla the victor. Believe it or not, things don't go down like that. Despite many differences between the two versions, King Kong always wins. The last few punches and atomic-breath blasts land the two behemoths in the ocean, but only Kong reemerges and stomps out to sea like a like a cowboy (in a laughable gorilla suit) riding off into the sunset. The throw-down's human spectators speculate it's possible Godzilla somehow survived, but no evidence is offered. Despite this cinematic truth, it's hard to imagine how a big gorilla could possibly compete with a giant lizard capable of burping up deadly atomic rays ... you know ... in real life. Adding insult to injury, Godzilla gets second billing.