text: 3-D mammography A 3-D mammogram saved her life. Now, she can keep saving others. Thanks to 3-D mammography, breast cancer surgeon Nathalie Johnson is also a breast cancer survivor. Her 3-D mammogram found the cancer her 2-D mammogram missed. She shares her own story in this video. Now with reduced radiation: Get more cancer-finding power, without more radiation. In Portland, South Metro, Gresham and Vancouver - only at Legacy. Appointments: Oregon - 503-413-7800; Washington - 360-487-1800. Five locations: Find one near you. 3-D mammography: Dr. Nathalie Johnson shares her own story 3-D Mammography: Dr. Nathalie Johnson's story Why Legacy offers 3-D mammography to all patients 3-D mammography reveals more, so more cancers are found. Also, more cancers are found earlier when treatment is most successful. Most women survive breast cancer when it is found in its earliest stage. Legacy's 3-D technology finds more, without more radiation. The largest study on 3-D mammography, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), found that 3-D: Finds 41% more invasive breast cancers Finds 29% more breast cancers of all types Results in 15% fewer false alarms View a short video about the JAMA study. Read an article about the latest 3-D mammography study from the University of Washington Who should choose a 3-D mammogram? While all women can benefit from a 3-D exam, it is particularly beneficial if you have dense breast tissue or a family history of breast cancer. Because it's hard to know who will benefit from 3-D, Legacy offers all women a 3-D mammogram. What is the difference between traditional 2-D and the new 3-D mammograms? 2-D mammography provides two flat images of the breast—one from the top of the breast and one from the side. 3-D imaging (tomosynthesis) provides images of the breast in many "slices", which allows radiologists to examine the breast tissue layer by layer. This makes it possible for doctors to see things that were hidden by overlapping tissue on 2-D mammograms. 3-D mammograms also reduce the chances of getting called back for more tests. Is there more radiation in a 3-D versus 2-D exam? Not at Legacy. We've upgraded our technology, so you get the cancer-finding power of 3-D, without more radiation. At Legacy, the radiation dose is the same as that of a standard 2-D mammogram. (We offer 3-D at five locations. Find one here.) Wonder how much radiation is in a mammogram? Watch the video or download the infographic. About the older technology: Adding 3-D to a traditional 2-D exam increases the radiation dose somewhat, but the combination is still well below federal limits on radiation exposure. (With a 3-D mammogram, you actually get both 2-D and 3-D views.) In fact, the combination emits less radiation than the amount an average person gets from the environment each year. Is the actual exam for a 3-D mammogram any different than that of a 2-D? You will notice no difference in a 3-D mammogram versus 2-D mammogram. Compression is the same in each exam and it takes about the same time. Our locations All four Legacy Breast Health Centers plus Legacy Emanuel Medical Center offer 3-D mammography to all patients. For an appointment call: In Oregon: 503-413-7800 In Washington: 360-487-1800 3-D mammograms, 5 locations.503-413-7800 or360-487-1800 Dense breast tissue: What does it mean? Download infographic here Resources Video: JAMA 3-D mammography study FDA 3-D mammography trials 3-D mammography study results


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Should Non-Celiac Endurance Athletes Go Gluten Free?
By Brooke Schohl, MS RD
Should non-celiac athletes go gluten-free? The answer isn't cut and dry. We go through the pros and cons of living with and without gluten.
"Gluten-free" used to be a diet followed exclusively by celiacs, people with an autoimmune disorder of the small intestine that requires completely eliminating gluten from the diets. In 2012, www.celiac.com reported 1.8 million celiac Americans and 1.6 million individuals who follow a gluten free diet without a celiac diagnosis.
Today, many non-celiac endurance athletes have begun to adopt this eating style. Some say they remove gluten from their diet to control weight. Others follow the diet to reduce inflammation.
Regardless the reason, the question is: Should non-celiac athletes go gluten-free? The answer isn't cut and dry. There are pros and cons. Consider both to know if a gluten-free diet is right for you.
The Pros
Shifts the Focus Back to Whole: Eliminating wheat, oats, barley and rye helps reduce processed food intake when done correctly. Wheat is found in foods such as bread, pasta, pastries, cereals, pancakes, pretzels, snack mixes and crackers. It's also hiding in items like salad dressing, marinades, seasonings, soups and alcoholic beverages.
Although it's important for endurance athletes to include adequate amounts of carbohydrate in their diets, consumption of gluten-filled grains is not required. There are plenty of non-gluten carbohydrate sources, including fruit, sweet potatoes, legumes, dairy products and grains like quinoa, amaranth, buckwheat and brown rice. Following a gluten-free diet can promote the consumption of more nutrient-dense, whole-food choices.
Reduces GI Distress, Reduces Inflammation: Gluten can trigger an inflammatory response in the body among celiacs and non-celiacs alike, according to The American Journal of Gastroenterology. Tummy troubles and training-induced inflammation are prevalent among endurance athletes. For many athletes, elimination of gluten products improves both issues and therefore leads to a boost in performance.
One theory behind the explosion of gluten intolerance in recent years is that we're over-consuming wheat, oats, barley and rye. As a result, gluten resistance can become a possibility even for non-celiac individuals. At this time, these findings are mainly testimonial. The ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal recommends more research be conducted in this area.
Eliminates Intolerance Risk: There are varying degrees of gluten intolerance/sensitivity, and celiac.org states that 1 in 3 people are at least mildly gluten intolerant. They may have fewer side effects than a true celiac, but gluten protein still wreaks havoc on their bodies. Cutting gluten from the diet eliminates any health risks associated with gluten consumption among individuals who have sensitivities to the protein.
The Cons
Lack of Nutritional Value: Today's grocery store shelves are lined with an array of gluten-free products—everything from pancake mixes and bagels to crackers and cookies. The problem is the flours used to manufacture these products result in calorie-dense, nutrient-lacking final products.
The most common wheat replacement ingredients include rice, corn, potato, cassava and soy, according to the International Journal of Food Sciences & Nutrition. The Journal of Cereal Science reports that the most common gluten-free flour made is (white) rice flour. All of these flours are inferior in nutrient composition to whole-wheat flour. Remember: The gluten-free stamp on food does not guarantee high nutritional value, according to Trends in Food Science & Technology.
Potential Weight Gain: Many gluten-free products are higher in calories than their gluten-containing counterparts due to the type of flours used. As a result, unwanted pounds can become a factor for athletes. For those opting to eat gluten free in order to lose weight, this is a double whammy.
Expense: Orowheat whole-wheat bread costs $2 compared to Udi's gluten-free bread at $6. These foods add up quickly, especially for endurance athletes on a tight budget.
In Sum
Endurance athletes can benefit from gluten-free eating when the focus shifts away from glutinous packaged items and instead emphasizes high-quality, nutrient-dense whole food choices. And if you're purchasing a packaged gluten-free food product, carefully read the label. Choose whole-grain, gluten-free foods or those containing brown rice rather than white rice.

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The multi-award winning Chibebe Snuggle Pod baby bean bag is a perfectly designed seating solution that may assist in relieving reflux and flathead symptoms in newborns, and for use through to pre-teen age.
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REFLUX RELIEF: The Snuggle Pod baby beanbag is reported to assist in relieving GERD (reflux). The Snuggle Pod was designed to be flexible and respond to you and your baby's needs. Post-feeding, just adjust the position of the beans to allow your bub to sit with his or her head in a more elevated position. By keeping your little one's head elevated, the pod has been reported to significantly reduce the symptoms of infant reflux and make sure that your little one has the kind of restful and healthful feeding experience that allows him or her to grow and flourish.
FLATHEAD SYMPTOMS: The soft, moldable seat may assist in preventing flathead. Chibebe Snuggle Pods have been reported by those who care for babies, to make a significant difference in preventing the development of flathead. By nestling an infant on a flexible surface that also keeps pressure off the head by keeping it slightly elevated, Chibebe Snuggle Pods are one of the best ways to avoid or reduce the condition. Chibebe's bean bag-design allows the Snuggle Pod to respond to a child's form, instead of forcing the child to adjust to the pod itself. Chibebe Snuggle Pods are really one of the best ways to keep your bub healthy and feeling happy!
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The Chibebe Snuggle Pod has been designed to give your baby the most restful, safe & comfortable experience possible. Filling the Pod is always at the discretion of the carer, but we recommend filling with approx. 65lt of beans (this is about 2/3 of a 100lt bag).
The Pod is designed for Bub to be able to take in their surroundings and be a part of your daily activities with you. Overfilling the Snuggle Pod will make the surface too flat, and Bub will be staring at the ceiling, not at you or their surroundings. Ceilings are boring, even cool ones with posters of Peppa Pig and stuck on them get a little too much after a while.
Make sure the seat is inclined, so Bub is sitting upright, with their head resting back on the pod. Imagine yourself, sitting in an adult beanbag. If it is too full, like a pouffe, you can't fully settle in it, and you would roll off, right? But if it were not so full, you are all nestled in it, the base is flat on the floor so you can't roll out of it, or get off it unless someone helps you out. It's the same idea with the Snuggle Pod.
Filling it so that Bub can sit in it, not on it, means they can't get out of it without your help; they can't roll it; and they get to chill out and look around and even watch Peppa Pig on TV (not the ceiling!).
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Donations for family displaced by landslide top $300K
08/28/2014 7:00amDonations toward building a new home for a family displaced by the North Salt Lake landslide were up to $337,100 on Wednesday. City officials continued working toward a remediation plan for the slide.
Boston suspect's sister charged in NY bomb threat
08/28/2014 7:45amBoston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's sister was arrested Wednesday on suspicion she threatened to bomb a woman who previously had a romantic relationship with her boyfriend.
'Much work to do' after scathing audit, UTA chairman says
08/28/2014 8:24amIn the aftermath of a scathing audit that spotlighted UTA executives' high compensation, questionable development deals and concerns about rail maintenance costs, board Chairman Greg Hughes noted the agency has 'much work to do.'
Disease outbreaks prompt reminder for college students
08/28/2014 9:05amCollege campuses across the country this year reported outbreaks of measles, mumps and meningitis. Doctors say as students return to campus, perhaps it's time for one last trip to the family doctor.
How to succeed at 'Tailgating 101'
08/28/2014 9:38amThere are a lot of misconceptions about tailgating, but we hope to shed light on the family and food-centric nature of this most American of pastimes. We'll also explore how Utah tailgaters put their own twists on the traditional experience.
Hikers urged to be prepared following late-night rescue
08/28/2014 9:47amA search and rescue operation for an injured hiker took longer than it should have because the hiker was not as prepared as she should have been, police said.
'Cops' crew member killed in Omaha police shooting
08/28/2014 10:01amPolice officers who opened fire while disrupting a robbery at a fast-food restaurant in Omaha killed a crew member with the TV show "Cops" as well as the suspect, who was armed with a pellet gun that they thought was a real handgun, authorities said Wednesday.
Pikula follows in example's footsteps to starting role
08/28/2014 10:18amBYU Buck linebacker Manoa Pikula aspired to be like his Bingham High hero Jordan Pendelton. Now, he's in position to start for the Cougars on a defense he feels has grown united.
3 states, plaintiffs want Supreme Court to hear Utah gay marriage case
08/28/2014 10:26amThree states so far have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to decide the legality of same-sex marriage, and the plaintiffs in each case who won in lower courts want the same thing.
Taking a knee: Professional football and its mysterious postgame prayer
08/28/2014 10:26amThe postgame prayer, a rarely discussed ritual in the NFL, shines a light on the religious grounding of some of football's leading men.
One-third of Mexicans would migrate to U.S., survey finds
08/28/2014 10:35amA new survey about preferences and trends in Mexico concludes that one out of every three Mexicans would migrate to the U.S. if given the opportunity.
Ask a Chef: Tasty game day recipes
08/28/2014 10:54amNothing says you're ready for football season like a planned tailgating party. This week Chef Johnny McAdams from Harmons gives you tips to set yourself apart as a top notch tailgater.
Doctors say school start times are unhealthy for students
08/28/2014 11:02amIf you think school starts too early, you aren't the only one.
Hard work, honey of Utah teen beekeepers vanish
08/28/2014 11:18amA pair of brothers who hope beekeeping will help pay for LDS missions and college degrees has had their $12,000 hives go missing. Prominent Utahns made a video to raise awareness about a crowdfunding campaign to help recover costs.
Man tries to rob store using scissors, police say
08/28/2014 11:36amPolice arrested a man after they say he held up a Salt Lake cashier at scissor point.
Video shows killer whale launch sea lion 20 feet in the air
08/28/2014 11:45amA group of anglers in Alaska caught more than fish when they captured amazing footage of a sea lion being tossed in the air by a killer whale.
New photos show 2 galaxies colliding, baby star
08/28/2014 11:48amThe night sky is full of wonders too far away to be viewed by the naked eye, but NASA's telescopes continue to bring them closer.
Utah teen wins Pokemon world championship
08/28/2014 12:15pmAfter competing in regional and national Pokemon tournaments, local teen Nikolai Zielinski recently took home the title of world champion.
Journal questions validity of new autism and vaccine study
08/28/2014 12:46pmA study published earlier this month on an alleged link between vaccines and autism has been removed from the public domain pending further investigation, according to Translational Neurodegeneration. In an online statement, the scientific journal said the paper had been removed "because of serious concerns about the validity of its conclusions."
Have You Seen This? Luckiest prairie dog in the world
08/28/2014 1:15pmA tubby prairie dog found out almost too late that it got too big for its britches. Luckily two eagle-eyed and compassionate motorists spotted it before it met its end.
Mitt Romney keeps 2016 talk alive with a 'Dumb and Dumber' scenario
08/28/2014 1:44pmMitt Romney says he's not running for president again. Mind's made up. No chance of changing it. Well, except for his "Dumb and Dumber" scenario.
Netflix adds 17 TV show seasons this fall
08/28/2014 2:04pmNetflix is adding 17 new seasons worth of TV shows this fall to keep you busy, busy, busy.
9 fun activities to fill up your Labor Day weekend
08/28/2014 2:24pmWhether you've got plans already or need something fun to do, these great activities can enhance your Labor Day weekend.
Rice bucket challenge gains popularity
08/28/2014 2:33pmA spin off the ALS ice bucket challenge is known as the rice bucket challenge. It doesn't involve pouring anything over your head, but rather donating rice to someone in need.
Provo hopes to break record for largest scavenger hunt
08/28/2014 3:29pmProvo City announced its plans to attempt to break the world record for the largest scavenger hunt.
Police seek man involved in voyeurism at Kohl's
08/28/2014 4:32pmPolice are looking for a man after several women reported that he allegedly watched them change in the Kohl's dressing room.
Police chase U-Haul, find $10K in car parts inside
08/28/2014 5:58pmPolice recovered $10,000 in car parts after a high-speed chase that ended in a West Valley City neighborhood. Some of these parts were discovered to be stolen.
Man charged with aggravated murder in Ogden baby's death
08/28/2014 6:00pmA man arrested in connection with the death of a 14-month-old baby was charged Tuesday with aggravated murder.
5 recipes to enjoy at your kickoff football party
08/28/2014 6:59pmThe college football season starts today, and the NFL season starts Sept. 4. If you are like me, you equate the sport with good comfort foods.
Apparent lightning strike hits Duchesne County man's castle
08/28/2014 7:23pmA Duchesne County house built to look like a medieval castle was damaged Monday by an apparent lightning strike.
23-year-old murder case solved with help of LEGO bricks
08/28/2014 7:25pmMore than 23 years after she was killed in her Holladay home, Lucille Johnson's brutal death has finally been solved, thanks in part to some LEGO bricks.
Financial accounts at risk after county fair security breach
08/28/2014 7:37pmHundreds of personal bank accounts are at risk after a security breach was discovered involving ticket sales for the Summit County Fair rodeo and demolition derby.
'Capitol 13' protest, plan to fight charges for disrupting Utah Legislature
08/28/2014 7:57pmGay rights activists locked arms on the Capitol steps Thursday demanding to be heard just as they did at a legislative committee meeting earlier this year that ended in their arrests.
Color-changing, flood-blocking mine project has homeowners concerned
08/28/2014 8:30pmThe familiar yellow-brown color of the Kennecott Copper Mine has been a staple on the southwestern edge of the Salt Lake Valley for years — but a color change is coming, mine officials say. But the project behind the change has some owners concerned
5 ways to protect yourself when you owe the IRS
08/28/2014 9:00pmDo you owe the IRS money? You're not alone. Here are 5 ways to protect yourself.
UN: Ebola disease caseload could reach 20,000
08/28/2014 9:11pmThe Ebola outbreak in West Africa is accelerating and could grow six times larger to infect as many as 20,000 people, the World Health Organization said Thursday. The U.N. health agency unveiled a new road map for containing the virus, and scientists are fast-tracking efforts to find a treatment or vaccine.
Utah women at war: stories of service in WWII
08/28/2014 9:18pmDuring World War II, 350,000 women served in the armed forces, including several from Utah. Three of these pioneering women served everywhere from 10,000 feet off the ground to the front lines in the Pacific.
Photos prompt new questions in case of baby found in trash can
08/28/2014 10:22pmClub photos are prompting new questions about the woman who police say dumped her newborn daughter in a trash can near her home.
Roadway safety a major concern over final summer holiday weekend
08/28/2014 10:28pmWhile Labor Day weekend is considered the unofficial end of the summer vacation season, it also has the more notorious distinction of being the close of the period known as the "100 deadliest days" on Utah highways.
Geologists unravel mystery of new crater found in Circleville
08/28/2014 10:38pmFarmers in southern Utah are scratching their heads and trying to figure out what caused an unusual phenomenon in an irrigation pond. Earlier this week, Gary Dalton of Circleville discovered a mysterious crater that suddenly appeared under the water.
Missionary, faculty members testify to ID of so-called 'BYU groper'
08/28/2014 10:42pmA man accused of groping at least 16 women at BYU appeared in court on Thursday for a preliminary hearing. One of his alleged victims testified against him, saying she recognized him on campus surveillance video because of his short shorts.
Clay has 2 return TDs as Utah beats Idaho St 56-14
08/28/2014 10:44pmKaelin Clay had two returns for touchdowns and Devontae Booker rushed for two more scores to boost Utah past Idaho State 56-14 on Thursday evening.
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Building on the franchise's core tenets of creativity, exploration and adventure, Spore Hero and Spore Hero Arena will immerse Nintendo fans into all-new experiences when the games launch this year.
Spore Hero delivers the unmatched creative freedom of Spore in an accessible, story-driven action-adventure made exclusively for the Wii. Set in a rich and vibrant 3D world, Spore Hero empowers players to create their own Hero as they embark on an epic quest to save their new home world from destruction as a dark force threatens the planet. Taking full advantage of the Wii controls, Spore Hero engages players in heated battles, humorous missions, curious puzzles and more. Throughout the game, players will collect more than 250 parts with unique abilities and experience the unparalleled customisation of the revolutionary Spore Creature Creator enhanced for the Wii
Building on the success of Spore Creatures for NDS, Spore Hero Arena catapults NDS players into a 3D galaxy filled with fun, intense arena-based combat. Players create a unique gladiator Hero creature and guide it from planet to planet as they fight dangerous enemy creatures and complete special missions, collecting new parts and abilities, gaining upgrades along the way. In the quest for combat, they'll seek out to defeat each local champion and unlock special abilities that will benefit their Hero. By combining special abilities, parts, and upgrades, players create a fighting style of their own in hopes to stop an evil force and save the galaxy. Spore Hero Arena will also feature multiplayer capabilities as players can battle with up to three friends locally or play with a friend over Wi-Fi.
Available for $49.99 MSRP, Spore Hero is rated E10+ by the ESRB. Spore Hero Arena is available for $29.99 MSRP and is rated E by the ESRB.
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D.T. Max is a graduate of Harvard University and a staff writer at The New Yorker. His book, Every Love Story Is A Ghost Story: A Life of David Foster Wallace, published in 2012, was a New York Times bestseller. He is also the author of The Family That Couldn't Sleep: A Medical Mystery. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, their two young children, and a rescued beagle who came to them named Max.
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David Foster Wallace was the leading literary light of his era, a man who not only captivated readers with his prose but also mesmerized them with his brilliant mind. In this, the first biography of the writer, D. T. Max sets out to chart Wallace's tormented, anguished and often triumphant battle to succeed as a novelist as he fights off depression and addiction to emerge with his masterpiece, Infinite Jest.
Since his untimely death by suicide at the age of forty-six in 2008, Wallace has become more than the quintessential writer for his time—he has become a symbol of sincerity and honesty in an inauthentic age.In the end, as Max shows us, what is most interesting about Wallace is not just what he wrote but how he taught us all to live. Written with the cooperation of Wallace's family and friends and with access to hundreds of his unpublished letters, manuscripts, and audio tapes, this portrait of an extraordinarily gifted writer is as fresh as news, as intimate as a love note, as painful as a goodbye.
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Praise for Every Love Story is a Ghost Story
"This book is very well researched, deeply sympathetic, and incredibly painful to read. We should feel grateful that this story was told by someone as talented and responsible as D.T. Max." - Dave Eggers, author of A Hologram for the King
"This book should be handed to anyone who wants to write, if only to remind the aspiring writer that becoming a voice of generational significance turns out to be very poor insulation indeed from struggle, fear, and despair. D. T. Max is beautifully attuned to Wallace's strengths, whether personal or literary, and bracingly clear-sighted on his flaws. The result is a book that's moving, surprising (Wallace voted for Reagan?), and hugely disquieting. If you love Wallace's work, you obviously need to read this book; if you don't love Wallace's work, you especially need to read this book." —Tom Bissell, author of The Father of All Things
"Building on his acclaimed New Yorker profile, Max draws on his unparalleled access to sources--from friends and family members to previously unpublished notes and letters--and renders a life and literary portrait that fans will devour and critics will find indispensable. Through the grace of D. T. Max's clear prose readers will know Wallace and miss him as never before." —Evan Wright, author of Generation Kill
"Gripping, cleanly written, cannily plotted and elegantly educational.... The book brims with great tales."
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For many, the prospect of going without sleep for months is a nightmare. Fatal Familial Insomnia means just that. The disease strikes in middle age, with symptoms including sweating, impotence and the sudden onset of menopause. 15 months after the symptoms appear, the patient dies. Very little is known about the disease's cause or treatment. Members of one Italian family experienced the horror of fatal familial insomnia for two centuries. D.T. Max's The Family That Couldn't Sleep details their saga with the disease and their race to find a cure. To help the family that inspired The Family That Couldn't Sleep, please visit www.afiff.org.
"This is a riveting detective story that plumbs one of the deepest mysteries of biology. The story takes the reader from the torments of an Italian family cursed with sleeplessness to the mad cows of England (and, now, America), following an unlikely trail of misfolded proteins. D. T. Max unfolds his absorbing narrative with rare grace and makes the science sing."
—Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivore's Dilemma and The Botany of Desire
"Much has been written about prions and mad cow disease—nearly all of it worthless. Thankfully, from the world of journalism comes D. T. Max to set things right. Throw all those other 'mad cow' books in the trash: This is the book to read about prions—or whatever you want to call them. It's a riveting tale, told by someone with a very special understanding, derived in part from his own strange ailment. Find a cozy spot, clear your schedule, and dive in."
—Laurie Garrett, author of Betrayal of Trust and The Coming Plague
"D. T. Max deftly unfolds the mysterious prion in all its villainous guises. Although scientists do not fully understand these proteins—how they replicate and wreak such havoc in their victims' brains—this book reveals their historical, cultural, and scientific place in our world. Prepare to be enlightened, entertained, and frightened."
—Katrina Firlik, M.D., author of Another Day in the Frontal Lobe
"D. T. Max has combined the enthralling medical anthropology of Oliver Sacks with the gothic horror of Stephen King to produce a medical detective story that is as intelligent as it is spooky. Always fascinating—how could it not be, with characters that include cannibals, mad cows, and an Italian family cursed by fatal insomnia?—Max's book is also a gripping account of scientific discovery and a heartfelt meditation on what it means to be afflicted with an incurable, and brutal, illness."
—David Plotz, author of The Genius Factory
"A great book . . . D. T. Max has drawn the curtain on a cabinet of folly and malady that will stagger your imagination."
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Pickling Basics: Tutorials, Recipes & More
Yesterday we rounded up a bunch of our best tips for canning. Today let's look at the wonderful world of pickling! From cucumbers to eggs and refrigerator pickles to hot water bath methods, there's a tip for just about every skill level and ingredient you can imagine.
• 1 Cooking Basics: Very Easy Pickling
• 2 How To Pickle Just About Anything
• 3 10 Things To Tickle Your Pickling Pleasures
• 4 Pantry Basics: Pickling Spice
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DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — What's the hot gossip on the party circuit at Davos this year? No big Google bash.
For the past few years, the hottest invitation at the World Economic Forum was the Google party, where hundreds of the world's VIPs, especially the successful young technology entrepreneurs, would be out on the dance floor in droves, or trying to chat on the sidelines while shouting to be heard over the loud music.
The Davos veterans, often standing by the bar and looking at the scene, would agree they were probably looking at the men and women who will be running the world in the next 20 years or so.
Not this year.
Google spokeswoman Niki Fenwick confirmed the giant California-based Internet and technology company isn't throwing a Davos party this year, but she wouldn't say why.
The forum's founder, Klaus Schwab, said it is a sign of the times.
"I think the world is in a very serious situation and the annual meeting is a very serious event. We are not a fun event. We want to improve the state of the world. The world is not in a good shape at the moment," he told The Associated Press. "So I think it's really logical that we concentrate much more on substance."
The forum also changed its format this year, canceling the Sunday session and eliminating its splashy Saturday evening soiree featuring several bands, open bars and lots of food. It was thrown in past years by a host of countries, including India, Brazil and South Africa.
Instead, the forum will wrap up with a mountain-top reception early Saturday evening for the 2,500 top leaders from government, business and those who come to Davos to make connections and lobby the movers and shakers.
There have been a few private receptions and dinners featuring monarchs, presidents, prime ministers and celebrities, but nothing wild and glitzy to put on the dancing shoes for — unless you fancy a Russian party Friday night featuring one of the country's top punk bands called Leningrad.
Microsoft held a reception Thursday night in a large room showcasing the company's latest technological innovations. Bill Gates was there, but it was no replacement for the Google bash. Potential crashers were barred, the crowd was relatively small, and there was background music only.
Davos did live up to its reputation for attracting celebrities.
Actress Charlize Theron, a U.N. messenger of peace and founder of an African outreach foundation, accepted an award for her humanitarian work at the forum's opening session Tuesday, and she starred at an invitation-only reception Wednesday hosted by Coca-Cola Chairman and CEO Muhtar Kent to support the fight to defeat AIDS.
Not to be outdone, rival PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi hosted an invitation-only nightcap later that night for Derek Jeter, the captain of the New York Yankees, who was surrounded by baseball fans, many seeking autographs.
There also were dozens of private events where U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger — among many others — were VIP guests. Tina Brown was among the VIP hostesses.
Top government officials from Mongolia, Malaysia, India, Japan and South Korea, combined cocktails and cultural performances.
Pakistani cricket legend-turned-politician Imran Khan headlined a lunch and made headlines when he said he was very confident his party will sweep his country's upcoming elections.
Though champagne corks popped, the age of austerity definitely replaced the hedonism which had given Davos its work-hard, play-hard reputation.


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CARACAS, Venezuela – Venezuela's government opened a new preschool Tuesday in the hometown of ailing President Hugo Chavez, who remained in Cuba receiving treatment seven weeks after undergoing cancer surgery.
Vice President Nicolas Maduro attended the inauguration of the preschool in the rural town of Sabaneta in the western state of Barinas. It is named "Mama Rosa," after the grandmother with whom Chavez and his brother, Adan, lived during their childhood.
Children sang in a classroom while Maduro toured the school along with Adan Chavez, who is the governor of western Barinas state.
Adan Chavez said the school was built on the land where the home of their grandmother with a palm-thatched roof once stood.
The president's mother and father also attended. Chavez's father, Hugo de los Reyes Chavez, said he hopes the president soon can return to Venezuela. Chavez hasn't been seen or spoken publicly since before his Dec. 11 cancer surgery in Havana.
Chavez last month designated the vice president to be his chosen successor if cancer were to force him from the presidency.
But Maduro expressed optimism that Chavez may soon be able to return to Venezuela, calling him "the commander of iron."
Maduro recalled meeting with Chavez in Havana last week. "He told us with great strength, 'I'm very optimistic. I trust fully in the treatments I'm doing. We will come back to win this one."


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HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is an application-level
protocol with the lightness and speed necessary for distributed,
collaborative and hyper-media information systems. The
httpd module handles HTTP 1.0 as described in
RFC 1945 with a few exceptions such as
gateway and proxy functionality. The
same is true for servers written by NCSA and others.
The server implements numerous features such as
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer),
ESI (Erlang Scripting Interface),
CGI (Common Gateway Interface),
User Authentication(using
Mnesia, dets or plain text database),
Common Logfile Format (with or
disk_log(3) support),
URL Aliasing,
Action Mappings,
Directory Listings and
SSI (Server-Side Includes).
The configuration of the server is done using Apache-style run-time configuration directives. The goal is to be plug-in compatible with Apache but with enhanced fault-tolerance, scalability and load-balancing characteristics.
All server functionality has been implemented using an especially crafted server API; EWSAPI (Erlang Web Server API). This API can be used to advantage by all who wants to enhance the server core functionality, for example custom logging and authentication.
All functionality in the server can be configured using
Apache-style run-time configuration directives stored in a
configuration file. Take a look at the example config files in
the conf
directory (
UNIX: $INETS_ROOT/examples/server_root/conf/, Windows: %INETS_ROOT%\examples\server_root\conf\) of the server root for a complete
An alphabetical list of all config directives:
All server functionality below has been implemented using
EWSAPI (Erlang Web Server API) modules. The following modules
all have separate manual pages (
The Modules config directive can be used to alter the server behavior, that is to alter the EWSAPI Module Sequence. An example module sequence can be found in the example config directory. If this needs to be altered read the EWSAPI Module Interaction section below.
start(ConfigFile) -> ServerRet
ConfigFile = string()
ServerRet = {ok,Pid} | ignore | {error,EReason} | {stop,SReason}
Pid = pid()
EReason = {already_started, Pid} | term()
SReason = string()
start/1 starts a server as specified in the given
ConfigFile. The
ConfigFile supports a number
of config directives specified below.
start/0 starts a server as specified in a hard-wired
config file, that is
start("/var/tmp/server_root/conf/8888.conf"). Before
start/0, copy the
example server
root (
UNIX: $INETS_ROOT/examples/server_root/, Windows: %INETS_ROOT%\examples\server_root\) to a specific installation directory (
UNIX: /var/tmp/, Windows: X:\var\tmp\)
and you have a server running in no time.
If you copy the example server root to the specific
installation directory it is furthermore easy to start an
SSL enabled server, that is
restart(Port) -> ServerRet
Port = int()
ServerRet = ok | not_started
restart/1 restarts a server which listens to a
Port and reloads its config
restart/0 restarts a server which listens to
port 8888, that is
stop(Port) -> ServerRet
Port = int()
ServerRet = ok | not_started
stop/1 stops a server which listens to a specific
stop/0 stops a server which listens to
port 8888, that is
parse_query(QueryString) -> ServerRet
QueryString = string()
ServerRet = [{Key,Value}]
Key = Value = string()
parse_query/1 parses incoming data to
erl and
eval scripts (See mod_esi(3)) as defined in the standard
URL format, that is '+' becomes 'space' and decoding of
hexadecimal characters (
The Erlang/OTP programming knowledge required to undertake an EWSAPI module is quite high and is not recommended for the average server user. It is best to only use it to add core functionality, e.g. custom authentication or a RFC 2109 implementation.
The current implementation of EWSAPI is under review and feedback is welcomed.
EWSAPI should only be used to add core functionality to the server. In order to generate dynamic content, for example on-the-fly generated HTML, use the standard CGI or ESI facilities instead.
As seen above the major part of the server functionality has
been realized as EWSAPI modules (from now on only called modules).
If you intend to write your own server extension start with examining
the standard
modules (
UNIX: $INETS_ROOT/src/, Windows: %INETS_ROOT%\src\)
mod_*.erl and note how to they are configured in the example
directory (
UNIX: $INETS_ROOT/examples/server_root/conf/, Windows: %INETS_ROOT%\examples\server_root\conf\).
Each module implements
do/1 (mandatory),
store/2 and
remove/1. The latter functions are needed
only when new config directives are to be introduced (See EWSAPI Module
Configuration below).
A module can choose to export functions to be used by other modules in the EWSAPI Module Sequence (See Modules config directive). This should only be done as an exception! The goal is to keep each module self-sustained thus making it easy to alter the EWSAPI Module Sequence without any unneccesary module dependencies.
A module can furthermore use data generated by previous modules in the EWSAPI Module Sequence or generate data to be used by consecutive EWSAPI modules. This is made possible due to an internal list of key-value tuples (See EWSAPI Module Interaction below).
The server executes
-record(mod,{data=[], socket_type=ip_comm, socket, config_db, method, request_uri, http_version, request_line, parsed_header=[], entity_body}).
The fields of the
mod record has the following meaning:
[{InteractionKey,InteractionValue}] is used to
propagate data between modules
(See EWSAPI
Module Interaction below). Depicted
interaction_data() in function type declarations.
ip_comm | ssl, that is the socket type.
ip_comm or
ssl format
depending on the
config_db() in function type
"GET" | "POST" | "DELETE" | "PUT", that is the
HTTP method.
Request-URI as defined in RFC 1945,
for example
Request-Line as defined in RFC 1945,
for example
"GET /cgi-bin/find.pl?person=jocke HTTP/1.0".
[{HeaderKey,HeaderValue}], that is all HTTP header
fields stored in a list of key-value tuples. See RFC 1945
for a listing of all header fields, for example
{date,"Wed, 15 Oct 1997 14:35:17 GMT"}.
Entity-Body as defined in RFC 1945,
for example data sent from a CGI-script using the POST method.
do/1 function typically uses a restricted set of the
mod record's fields to do its stuff and then returns a
term depending on the outcome, that is
{proceed,NewData} |
{break,NewData} | done which has the following meaning
OldData refers to the
data field in the incoming
mod record):
Response) should be sent back
to the client including a status code (
StatusCode) as
defined in RFC 1945.
socket provided by the
record (see above), including a valid status code (
as defined in RFC 1945 and the size (
Size) of the
response in bytes.
as defined in RFC 1945, a term describing how the client
will be informed (
PhraseArgs) and a reason
Reason) to why it happened. Read more about
PhraseArgs in
proceed above but with
one important exception; No more modules in the EWSAPI Module
Sequence are executed. Use with care!
provided by the
mod record, the client will typically get
a "Document contains no data...".
Each consecutive module in the EWSAPI Module Sequence can choose to ignore data returned from the previous module either by trashing it or by "enhancing" it.
Keep in mind that there exist numerous utility functions to help you as an EWSAPI module programmer, e.g. nifty lookup of data in ETS-tables/key-value lists and socket utilities. You are well advised to read httpd_util(3) and httpd_socket(3).
An EWSAPI module can define new config directives thus
making it configurable for a server end-user. This is done by
load/2 (mandatory),
store/2 and
The config file is scanned twice (
load/2 and
store/2) and a cleanup is done (
remove/1) during server
shutdown. The reason for this is: "A directive A can be dependent
upon another directive B which occur either before or
after directive A in the config file". If a directive
doesn't depend upon other directives;
store/2 can be left
out. Even
remove/1 can be left out if neither
load/2 nor
store/2 open files or create ETS-tables
load/2 takes two arguments. The first being a row from
the config file, that is a config directive in string format
such as
"Port 80". The second being a list of key-value
tuples (which can be empty!) defining a context. A context is
needed because there are directives which defines inner
contexts, that is directives within directives, such as
load/2 is expected to return:
A naive example from
load([$T,$r,$a,$n,$s,$f,$e,$r,$L,$o,$g,$ |TransferLog],[]) -> {ok,[],{transfer_log,httpd_conf:clean(TransferLog)}}; load([$E,$r,$r,$o,$r,$L,$o,$g,$ |ErrorLog],[]) -> {ok,[],{error_log,httpd_conf:clean(ErrorLog)}}.
store/2 takes two arguments. The first being a tuple
describing a directive (
{DirectiveKey,DirectiveValue}) and
the second argument a list of tuples describing all directives
[{DirectiveKey,DirectiveValue}]). This makes it possible
for directive A to be dependent upon the value of directive B.
store/2 is expected to return:
A naive example from
store({error_log,ErrorLog},ConfigList) -> case create_log(ErrorLog,ConfigList) of {ok,ErrorLogStream} -> {ok,{error_log,ErrorLogStream}}; {error,Reason} -> {error,Reason} end.
remove/1 takes the ETS-table representation of the
config-file as input. It's up to you to cleanup anything you
opened or created in
load/2 or
remove/1 is expected to return:
A naive example from
remove(ConfigDB) -> lists:foreach(fun([Stream]) -> file:close(Stream) end, ets:match(ConfigDB,{transfer_log,'$1'})), lists:foreach(fun([Stream]) -> file:close(Stream) end, ets:match(ConfigDB,{error_log,'$1'})), ok.
Keep in mind that there exists numerous utility functions to help you as an EWSAPI module programmer, e.g. nifty lookup of data in ETS-tables/key-value lists and configure utilities. You are well advised to read httpd_conf(3) and httpd_util(3).
Modules in the EWSAPI
Module Sequence uses the
mod record's
field to propagate responses and status messages, as seen
above. This data type can be used in a more versatile fashion. A
module can prepare data to be used by subsequent EWSAPI modules,
for example the mod_alias module
appends the tuple
{real_name,string()} to inform
subsequent modules about the actual file system location for the
current URL.
Before altering the EWSAPI Modules Sequence you are well advised to observe what types of data each module uses and propagates. Read the "EWSAPI Interaction" section for each module.
An EWSAPI module can furthermore export functions to be used by other EWSAPI modules but also for other purposes, for example mod_alias:path/3 and mod_auth:add_user/5. These functions should be described in the module documentation.
When designing an EWSAPI module try to make it self-contained, that is avoid being dependent on other modules both concerning exchange of interaction data and the use of exported functions. If you are dependent on other modules do state this clearly in the module documentation!
You are well advised to read httpd_util(3) and httpd_conf(3).
If a Web browser connect itself to an SSL enabled server
using a URL not starting with
https:// the
server will hang due to an ugly bug in the SSLeay package!
httpd_core(3), httpd_conf(3), httpd_socket(3), httpd_util(3), inets(6), mod_actions(3), mod_alias(3), mod_auth(3), mod_security(3), mod_cgi(3), mod_dir(3), mod_disk_log(3), mod_esi(3), mod_include(3), mod_log(3)


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Three recent high-speed police pursuits in the Baton Rouge area — including one in which two suspected shoplifters died when their car crashed into a truck, seriously injuring two other people — highlight a potential danger not only to the fleeing suspects and the officers pursuing them, but to anyone else caught in their path.
FBI statistics from 2010, the most recent available, show that 1 percent of all high-speed chases end in fatalities. A 2010 USA Today story, citing National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics, said roughly 360 people are killed each year in police chases, and roughly a third of those are innocent bystanders.
Pursuit statistics, however, are tracked on a voluntary basis, and neither the FBI nor the NTSA maintains active databases. Pursuit Safety, a national nonprofit that promotes safety in police chases, contends on its website that pursuit deaths actually are "two or three times" higher than those cited by the FBI and NTSA in 2010.
Doug Cain, a spokesman for Louisiana State Police, said no statewide agency tracks pursuit deaths in Louisiana.
In the first of the recent local chases, a man and woman suspected of shoplifting at Tanger Outlet Center were killed Dec. 18 following a high-speed police pursuit that spanned two parishes, starting in Gonzales and ending with a head-on wreck with a stopped truck in St. Gabriel. The driver and passenger in the truck suffered serious injuries, authorities said.
On Jan. 9, Walker police arrested a fugitive and another felon after a 12-mile chase that ended with a collision. The suspects and the driver of the vehicle they hit suffered only minor injuries, authorities said. Just 12 days later, a masked gunman robbed a Brusly pharmacy and forced a cashier to drive off with him in a stolen Addis police car. The subsequent pursuit ended with a wreck, a standoff and an Addis police officer fatally shooting the suspect. The hostage suffered minor injuries from the wreck, police said.
Chase policies
Nearly every law enforcement agency in the Baton Rouge region — Louisiana State Police, sheriff's offices and municipal police departments — has a policy for pursuing fleeing suspects.
The policies share many of the same characteristics: outlining the officers' or deputies' responsibilities during a pursuit, their supervisors' responsibilities, the procedure for engaging in a pursuit, when to end the chase and a reminder that, above all else, the public's safety should be the chief concern.
Nearly every agency contacted by The Advocate offered its pursuit manual, though several took advantage of provisions under the state's Public Records Act to black out parts of their policies. State Police refused to release the department's policy altogether, though several officials agreed to discuss pursuits.
Departments with clear and concise policies aren't immune to potential chase troubles.
In the Gonzales chase, the pursuing officer, Brent Amy, was instructed by two supervisors to end the chase if it became too dangerous, according to a recording of radio communication during the pursuit. Twice he responded there was very little traffic and continued the pursuit. Eventually the driver of the fleeing vehicle swerved onto the shoulder to pass slower traffic, lost control of the vehicle and hit a truck that had stopped on the opposite shoulder of La. 30, authorities said.
Police chases can be especially hazardous in highly populated areas.
Tony Bacala, chief deputy of the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, started as a patrolman in 1977, when "it was a different world." Drivers could go from one end of the parish to another in 20 minutes, and there was only one red light on Airline Highway in Gonzales, he noted.
"There were a lot less cars and a lot less likelihood that the person you wanted to pursue would cause harm to someone else," Bacala said. "That's always been the central theme, and certainly as we've become more densely populated. There's a much greater likelihood now that when you get in a chase it will end in accident and an innocent person on the highway gets injured."
Several law enforcement officers said the most important part of ensuring safe police pursuits is practice and training.
"Attempting to apprehend a suspect who is fleeing in a vehicle ranks among the most dangerous activities a law enforcement officer will ever engage in," Baton Rouge Police Department spokesman Lt. Don Kelly said in an email. "So we take those situations very seriously, and have extensive policies and procedures in place, as well as an after-action review process of every pursuit. In the end, all of our training and procedures are designed to do everything possible to help reduce and manage the risks involved, both to the public and our officers."
At the Louisiana State Police Emergency Vehicle Operations Center, which features 170 acres and 1.7 miles of training track, State Police offers courses on pursuit techniques and tactics.
"Anything that you do, you need to practice," said Sgt. Dave Kolb, the lead instructor and manager of the facility. "In situations like a pursuit, you really don't have time to think. You have to react, and you react like you practice."
"It's like firearms training. You don't just shoot your gun once," said Sgt. J.B. Slaton, a State Police spokesman.
Gonzales officer hailed
Following an internal investigation into the Dec. 18 pursuit, Gonzales Police Chief Sherman Jackson found that no policies were broken. Jackson commended Amy for his pursuit of Kevdrinka Williams and Tremaine Wickem. Jackson said Amy's actions near the end of the pursuit likely saved the lives of the driver and passenger of the truck hit by Williams' vehicle.
When Williams came upon traffic on La. 30 near La. 74 in St. Gabriel and swerved onto the shoulder, Amy veered into the eastbound lane to warn oncoming traffic, Jackson noted in a post-incident report. A truck driver pulled to a stop on the shoulder of the highway, where his vehicle was struck head-on after Williams lost control of her car.
"Thinking the suspect would try and pass the two vehicles, I slowed to approximately 45 mph and entered oncoming traffic to divert the oncoming truck to the shoulder," Amy wrote in his case report.
"This action, in my opinion, saved the lives of both occupants of this vehicle," Jackson wrote in a summary of the incident.
The case report and chief's investigation summary were part of a 36-page document that includes witness testimony, officers' reports, the Louisiana State Police accident report and the findings of Jackson's internal investigation.
The Gonzales pursuit policy doesn't specifically outline which offenses are suitable for pursuit and which ones aren't. However, in the section regarding discontinuing a pursuit, the policy reads that officers "must continually question whether the seriousness of the violation reasonably warrants continuation of the pursuit."
The policy further reads that pursuits should be discontinued when "there is a clear danger to the public" and "when speed dangerously exceeds the normal flow of traffic, or where pedestrian and vehicular traffic necessitates unsafe maneuvering of the vehicle."
While Jackson said he found no fault with Amy, he did say he plans to make some changes to the department's pursuit policy to make sure the public is better protected.
When to engage
In Baton Rouge, Kelly, the police spokesman, would not speak specifically about the department's pursuit procedures, declining to release what maneuvers are approved or prohibited, or when officers should or shouldn't pursue. However, he did speak in general terms about the department's chase policies.
Factors involved in whether or not to pursue a suspect, Kelly said in a written response, include "the seriousness of the known offense(s) committed by the violator, the speeds involved, whether the identity of the offender is known, the type of roadway/area, weather conditions, lighting conditions, vehicle conditions, time of day, traffic flow (and) the availability of air support."
Bacala said the top factor in whether Ascension deputies engage in a pursuit is the nature of the suspected violation. A homicide or robbery suspect is more likely to be pursued by police than a simple traffic violation, he said.
Other factors include whether the identity of the suspect is known, traffic and weather conditions.
"Each case is weighed on its own merits," Bacala said.
Kelly noted there is no policy on when to pursue or when to disengage.
"Every pursuit is different, and circumstances can rapidly change, so our officers and supervisors have to be entrusted with a great deal of latitude to use their judgment and experience to make decisions in real time," Kelly said. "The guiding principle is that if the officer or a supervisor feels at any time that the dangers posed by continuing the pursuit outweigh the risk of allowing the violator to escape, they are authorized to immediately terminate."
Termination of a pursuit, however, doesn't mean that officers can't later re-engage suspects in a chase, he added.
"For the most part this process works very well, as the majority of our pursuits do end quickly with the safe apprehension of the violator and no serious injuries or significant property damage," Kelly said.
Ultimately, Bacala said, law enforcement officers have to remember their jobs are to protect and serve the public and must weigh the costs and benefits of every action before beginning a pursuit.
"To draw it into absolute terms is sometimes a little tricky, but the bottom line is the necessity of catching the suspect has to outweigh the risk to the public," Bacala said.


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One thing about George Soros everyone can agree on: He isn't worried what people think of him. Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad blamed the American billionaire for nearly ruining Malaysia's economy with massive currency speculation. Hard-core Russian nationalists decried as "meddling" his funding of progressive newspapers and institutions in post-Soviet Russia. Now, it's a prickly domestic cause–drug policy–that has folks taking aim at this hard-nosed financier and controversial philanthropist.
Soros is the "Daddy Warbucks of drug legalization," says Joseph Califano Jr. of Columbia University's National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse. Clinton Administration drug czar Gen. Barry McCaffrey won't speak directly about Soros, but McCaffrey's spokesman, Bob Weiner, was typically biting in his assessment of the Lindesmith Center, a Soros-backed institution that serves as a leading voice for Americans who want to decriminalize drug use: "I'm sure Lindesmith's desire to take us into nihilism and chaos and to jam our hospital emergency rooms with more users has some valid purpose." Out on the lunatic fringe, anti-Semitic cult leader Lyndon LaRouche has labeled Soros, a Hungarian-born Jew, the mastermind behind a global drug cartel.
As a creative philanthropist, Soros is perhaps best known for his largesse to causes in Central and Eastern Europe (last year alone he gave away half a billion in places like Bosnia and Kazakhstan). When in 1994 he chose, as one of his first domestic programs, to fund efforts to challenge the efficacy of America's $37-billion-a-year war on drugs, he seemed intent on proving that he was either a fool or a visionary. It's still too early for a final judgment. But one thing is clear: He's touched a lot of raw nerves in challenging a long-entrenched view that the best way to fight drug abuse is through the criminal justice system.
That tendency was vividly apparent when in June 1998, at the United Nations' second conference on drugs, General McCaffrey was handed a perfectly timed two-page advertisement that had just run in the New York Times. The banner headline read: the global war on drugs is now causing more harm than drug abuse itself. Eyewitnesses recall the general fuming. And no wonder: The ad, brainchild of Lindesmith's director, Ethan Nadelmann, was an open letter signed by a spectacular array of opinion-makers, including numerous Nobel Prize laureates, former presidents, prime ministers and former UN Secretary General Javier Pérez de Cuéllar.
Soros's efforts to change the terms of the drug dialogue in America–from exhortation and punishment to treatment and rehabilitation–have ranged from such grand PR gestures as the Times open letter to the less glamorous tasks of research and grassroots advocacy. He has funded methadone-treatment and needle-exchange programs, supported a spate of successful medical-marijuana ballot initiatives and provided an institutional home in Lindesmith for Nadelmann, a man whom opponents tag as America's most unabashed proselytizer for legalization of drugs. Over the past six years Soros has given some $30 million to drug reform–just 7 percent of his overall domestic giving, but nonetheless a significant sum in the circumscribed world of drug policy advocacy.


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What happens when life gets busy? It's never too busy to stay gluten-free!
Does absence make the heart grow fonder? Well, I have been absent from this site - working full-time, taking two college classes, volunteering - but I can tell you for sure that the absence of gluten from my life has not made me think of it more fondly! Although just yesterday I got a whiff of someone's lunch at work, and had the distinct memory of fresh, yeasty white bread rolls, slathered with butter. It has been 4 years, 8 months since I have eaten anything like that, but boy, the memory lives on. BUT - I have come to love the alternatives.
I'm not making Thanksgiving dinner for anyone, although my sons may be home for part of the day and I'll definitely have food ready-to-eat in case they get hungry. They'll likely be having dinner with their dad's side of the family, but my youngest son (Tommy, age 20) has gone gluten-free in the last year, so I'll make sure I have some gluten-free Thanksgiving fare at home for him. He's not likely to find much to eat at the traditional T-Day table, and I aim to please.
I made some gluten-free stuffing/dressing last year that turned out divine, so that will be on my list. I still have to figure out how to make a good gf piecrust, because I'd love to make pumpkin pie. Back in the day I could make a mean "regular" piecrust, but we can't have that. I may be experimenting this weekend!
And looking ahead to Christmas, of course I will make cinnamon rolls for Christmas morning, our family tradition. I did last year and it was so easy. I can't wait to share that with you.
In the meantime, if you have a question about eating gluten-free, feel free to post it in the comments! I'll answer one in the next post, and your question will probably help others, too. And just to be clear: I'm not a professional. I'm not a dietitian or a doctor. However, I HAVE been diagnosed with celiac disease (Spring 2008) and have been gluten-free since March 2008. If I don't know the answer, I will do my best to FIND it and share links to more information.
Happy freedom!


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Nicole Kidman is the chameleon of Cannes.
As a judge at this year's Cannes International Film Festival and a fashion-world favorite, Kidman has proven her style savvy in a colorful and cheerful embroidered L'Wren Scott dress, a regal black Alexander McQueen, and a white-ground floral dress by Christian Dior Couture that seemed a seamless fit for this posh seaside town. There was a tough-girl moment in black leather Calvin Klein, too.
With two, three or more wardrobe changes per day, the Cannes jury member has shown she takes her red-carpet duties seriously.
Other looks captured by all the Cannes cameras:
—Marion Cotillard in lots of Dior, including multi-colored bustier dress with asymmetric hemline.
—Jennifer Lawrence also in mostly Dior (she and Cotillard model for the house), including a crocheted bustier top and wool trousers.
—Jessica Biel in ivory Marchesa dress with feather underlay.
—Carey Mulligan in Deco-inspired white and black gown with keyhole opening.
—Cindy Crawford in Roberto Cavalli white gown with plunging beaded neckline.
—Doutzen Kroes in optic-white Calvin Klein gown with cutouts.
—Ahna O'Reilly in Georges Hobeika top and floral printed skirt embroidered with Swarovski crystals.
—Jane Fonda in purple-hued Badgley Mischka off-the-shoulder gown.


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This is an archived article that was published on sltrib.com in 2013, and information in the article may be outdated. It is provided only for personal research purposes and may not be reprinted.
In part two of the Mountain West football round-up, we cover the West Division. Only Fresno State and San Jose State are coming off of wins, and the schedule is about to get a whole lot tougher with Pac-12 opponents in the picture this week.
Check out news and notes from around the conference written by the team beat writers. Check out part one on the Mountain Division here.
Fresno State
The Bulldogs allowed 543 yards of total offense in their overtime victory over Rutgers. That is more than they allowed in any game last season including a loss at No. 4 Oregon, which obviously can get up and down the field.
Of that total, 311 yards came on just eight plays - covering 69, 65, 55, 30, 28, 23, 21 and 20 yards.
The other 232 yards came on 65 plays, 3.6 per play.
Coach Tim DeRuyter said the Bulldogs were lucky to win the game - it was 52-51, Rutgers blowing a two-point pass play in the overtime - and he hasn't been shy about reminding the team.
Playing on Thursday last week, the team took Friday as its day off and on Saturday had position meetings and went through a brief practice in preparation for the triple-option offense run by Cal Poly, a Football Championship Subdivision program.
"I wanted everybody to enjoy the win, but then it was over," DeRuyter said. "It was, 'Guys, we're dangling, and we're going to show you on tape all the things that we have got to get corrected if we want to do all the things we want to do this year.' It was very stark to them. Some of those guys didn't have a real fun meeting on Saturday, but that's the reality of it. We talk to our players all the time about our core values in this program are truth and love and the truth hurts sometimes and so they got a little bit of that.''
More from DeRuyter: "We've got to get stops on defense and not give up cheap ones. Of the 73 plays we played the other night on defense, 63 went for 230 yards. That's pretty good defense. But when you give up 10 explosive plays for 300-something yards, you can't do that and play good defense. Our charge is to make sure we find out exactly why technique-wise or fundamentally we weren't playing those plays right and get it corrected."
Next game: vs. Cal Poly, 8 p.m. MT Saturday (ESPN3)
Notable: Fresno State has three of the top five receivers in the Bowl Subdivision (receptions per game) - Davante Adams and Josh Harper are tied for second with 14 and Isaiah Burse is tied for fourth with 13. ... Adams has caught a touchdown pass in nine consecutive games, a school record. He also holds the MW record. The NCAA mark is 18 in a row, set by Larry Fitzgerald (Pittsburgh). ... Safety Derron Smith had a pick against Rutgers, extending the Bulldogs' streak with at least one interception to 12 games. That is the longest active streak in the nation.
- Robert Kuwada, Fresno Bee
Quarterback Taylor Graham had a difficult debut in his first start since his senior year at Wheaton (Ill.) North High in 2009. He attended Ohio State for three semesters and redshirted at UH in 2012.
Against USC, Graham was 16 of 41 for 208 yards, with his one touchdown pass - a 60-yarder to freshman Keith Kirkwood - coming on the Rainbow Warriors' final offensive play of the game. Graham was intercepted four times and sacked seven times.
The Warriors expanded their pro-set offense, opening with a five-wide formation. Graham also called several plays without a huddle and, a few times, the Warriors were aligned in a pistol formation. Still, the Warriors struggled for rhythm. There were six dropped passes. Two of the interceptions occurred when receivers ran incorrect routes.
The Warriors are hopeful running back Joey Iosefa, who missed training camp because of a foot fracture, will be available for Saturday's road game against Oregon State. The Warriors netted 23 rushing yards on 31 carries. Receiver Bubba Poueu-Luna, who gained 19 yards on a reverse, was the leading rusher.
David Griffin, a transfer from Mesa Community College, and Leo Koloamatangi, who redshirted in 2012, are expected to have expanded roles on the offensive line this week. Both are regarded as tackles, although Koloamatangi also can play guard.
The UH defense played well, with senior Brenden Daley leading the way with 10 tackles, including four in the USC backfield.
Next game: at Oregon State, 6 p.m. MT Saturday (Pac-12 Networks)
Notable: Left tackle Sean Shigematsu, who departed in the second half because of a bone bruise in his right ankle, is expected to play. ... Safety Marrell Jackson, who has an undisclosed injury, also should be included on the 64-player travel squad. ... Linebacker Lance Williams and tight end Jordan Pu'u-Robinson will miss their second consecutive game because of injuries. ... The Warriors will take four quarterbacks to Corvallis. Ikaika Woolsey, the fourth-string QB, doubles as the holder. ... Scott Harding, a 27-year-old former Aussie rules player, was used as a receiver, punt returner and punter against USC. He did not begin playing American football until he signed with UH in 2011. In Aussie football, the players do not wear pads or helmets.
- Stephen Tsai, Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Nevada played two very different halves of football against No. 21 UCLA on Saturday at the Rose Bowl, and while coach Brian Polian is focused on getting better in key areas, he's also choosing to look at the good that came out of the game.
The Wolf Pack trailed 17-13 before giving up two quick touchdowns to start the second half, the second on a 4-yard return of a blocked punt, and the rout was on. The Bruins outscored the Pack 41-7 in the second half and won 58-20.
"My gut feeling coming off of the field (at halftime) was what it was. We were in great position at halftime," said Polian, who was named Chris Ault's successor in January and coached his first game. "We were going toe to toe with a team that I think is better than No. 21 in the country.
"We had that blocked punt and the air came out of us. And quite frankly the most disappointing thing to me was we couldn't rally. We couldn't rally emotionally. We let it deflate us. And we're not going to let that happen."
Nevada moved the ball fairly well, gaining 353 total yards, but had no answer on defense. The Bruins did not punt and scored on nine of their first 10 possessions (eight touchdowns), excluding a short, end-of-half possession.
"Look, it's one bad game. It's a long season," Polian said. "We're upset about what we saw on tape and we know what needs to get fixed, but we're not going to let it put us in the tank for the whole season. It's one bad game. This game could be an afterthought at the end of year. You don't know how things are going to go."
Next game: vs. UC Davis, 7:05 p.m. MT Saturday (Mountain West Digital Network)
Notable: The Wolf Pack came away from the UCLA game unscathed. The only injury among the two-deep remains backup TE Stephen Jeffers, who could be cleared this week. ... Bryan Lane Jr., who has gone from safety to linebacker, is practicing more at safety again. True freshman linebacker Travis Wilson is getting looks in the two-deep after a strong game on special teams.
- Dan Hinxman, Reno Gazette-Journal
San Diego State
The Aztecs' 40-19 defeat to FCS Eastern Illinois highlighted some glaring errors in all three phases of their game.
Coach Rocky Long said the defense committed more than 43 assignment errors, while the offense struggled in both the rushing and passing game.
Receivers dropped passes, quarterback Adam Dingwell looked shaky and the Aztecs couldn't penetrate on the ground after starting running back Adam Muema went down with an ankle injury in the second quarter.
This week, the Aztecs have the daunting task of going into Columbus, Ohio, to take on the No. 3 Buckeyes.
Long said one of the reasons the Aztecs struggled in their opener was that they were trying to do too much. The defense was tasked with making its own calls, and on offense Dingwell was granted the autonomy to change the play liberally at the line of scrimmage.
In hindsight, the coaches think they overestimated the players.
"We hope to trim the offense down a little bit so we can do things the right way, and hopefully if we don't give (Dingwell) too much to think about, he'll execute to his ability," Long said, adding that the coaches also will go back to directing the defense from the sidelines.
Next game: at Ohio State, 1:30 p.m. MT Saturday (ESPN2/ABC)
Notable: LB Derek Largent will miss two to four weeks with a knee sprain. ... Muema is in a walking boot with a low ankle sprain, but is expected back at practice Tuesday and should be able to play against Ohio State.
- Stefanie Loh, U-T San Diego
San Jose State
There were several kinks in San Jose State's season opener, but they didn't prevent a 24-0 win over FCS foe Sacramento State.
Quarterback David Fales, the nation's most accurate passer last year at 72.5 percent, completed a career-worst 50 percent and the Spartans' offense didn't dominate the way it would have hoped to.
As coach Ron Caragher and Fales pointed out, they were inches away from connecting on a few more big pass plays. Chalk that up to first-game jitters, Fales said.
"You look at last year, we had a couple drops in our first game," Fales said. "I think it's just getting into that first game environment. Everyone gets a little amped up. We've just got to relax."
It'll be tough to relax this week against No. 5 Stanford. The Spartans took the eventual Rose Bowl champions to the wire in last season's opener, losing 20-17. If Stanford overlooked SJSU last year, the Spartans should have their full attention now.
Fales said he knows it's a chance for the team to make a national statement. A win could put them on the cusp of a national ranking.
"We understand they're a really good team and it's a big game for us," Fales said. "But we take it week by week and we're excited to play them."
Next game: at Stanford, 9 p.m. MT Saturday (Pac-12 Networks)
Notable: Running back Tyler Ervin suffered an undisclosed right foot injury after only two carries against Sacramento State. He has not practiced since and is wearing a boot on his foot. Caragher doesn't disclose injuries unless they are season-ending, but it appears Ervin will be sidelined at least for this week.
If UNLV coach Bobby Hauck is making changes to special teams, he isn't letting on. Not completely anyway.
"We don't have to tell Arizona that, so we're not gonna," Hauck said. "But we've got some guys that we have high hopes are going to be good football players for us. We're going to hang with them."
Hauck has overseen special teams since taking over the Rebels following the 2009 season, and it's a unit that often has struggled. But Hauck has remained committed to coaching that part of the team, an area of the game he has overseen most of his career.
Breakdowns on special teams broke open what was a close game Thursday at Minnesota. The Rebels trailed 16-13 at halftime, but gave up a 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to open the second half and a 51-yard return of a blocked field goal midway through the third quarter. Minnesota went on to win 51-23.
Hauck said after the game he didn't use live tackling in training camp to avoid injuries and he played reserves rather than starters to keep the front-line players healthy.
"We're not at the point where we want to play all our starters in the kicking game," Hauck said Monday.
Even with the special teams blunders, the Rebels nearly clawed their way back into the game, driving to Minnesota's 14-yard line early in the fourth quarter to try to cut the deficit to a one-score game. But a poor read by quarterback Nick Sherry turned into an 89-yard interception return for a touchdown to end all doubts.
Hauck, though, was encouraged UNLV even was in the position to make a run at the Golden Gophers.
"I don't think our former teams would've held up," Hauck said. "It would've been like, 'Here we go again.' This group fought its way right back into that. They're competitive."
Next game: vs. Arizona, 8:30 p.m. MT Saturday (CBS Sports Network)
Notable: The Rebels are expected to face the nation's leading rusher from last season in Ka'Deem Carey. He was suspended for Arizona's opener Friday, a 35-0 victory over Northern Arizona. Carey rushed for 1,929 yards in 2012. "Ka'Deem Carey's the best running back in the country," Hauck said. "I don't know if we can tackle him. No one tackled him very well last year." ... UNLV's loss to Minnesota was its 23rd in a row on the road. That is three short of the school record, set from 1994 to 1998. ... Junior wide receiver Marcus Sullivan is out indefinitely to deal with a personal matter. He was second on the team last season with 55 catches for 659 yards and four touchdowns. Sullivan also handles kickoff and punt returns.
- Mark Anderson, Las Vegas Review-Journal


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One does wonder what the original Fauchons would think of all this circus shenanigans at their epicerie. Don't miss out!
Friday, June 21, 2013
Fauchon Attraction
One does wonder what the original Fauchons would think of all this circus shenanigans at their epicerie. Don't miss out!
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Que de rose, que de rose! A very pink post! :-)ReplyDelete
I am guessing the original Fauchons - featured in the photo above - would have been slightly horrified by all the tra-la-la, and the minimalist trend! They do not strike me as a pink-wearing crowd either... :-)
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'All the tra-la-la'Delete
I love that French expression!
When I worked.. we had a gift exchange.. everyone knew I loved to bake and cook..But what a surprise many many yrs ago when I was given a Fauchon Vinegar set..ReplyDelete
Wish I had kept the bottles but I thought what a fabulous gift..
You get to see the neatest things..
My favorite outfits are the aprons at the bottom:)
The little fishing expedition looks like fun.. a step back in time..being a child:)
I see so many painting subjects for you in this post!
Your palette is edible!
When we think a child is so cute ..or someone is so nice.. we say:"Elle est mangeable ".which means edible...Which means your palette looks good enough to eat:)
I cannot believe I had floral shoes like those pink ones when I was 19.
Now I can't even look at a heel that's higher than a square pump...or flat wedge.
The best party ever! And the duck fishing is completely inspired!ReplyDeleteReplies
You can't imagine how hard catching those ducks was! And I had no champagne either!!Delete
The best in my mind is the clown's nose---might not taste so good though. I also think the glazed tomatoes look like a wonderful idea to try!ReplyDelete
Oh I forgot to say there was cherries insideDelete
It was divine truly!
- Anonymous10:44 AM
This sounded as if it was so much fun. The pictures were making me salivate.ReplyDelete
Last summer I took my daughter out to dinner at the restaurant at Fauchon and it was
such a treat. The food was excellent. I was still recovering from jet lag so when I ordered my daughter's crab salad salade de tourteaux instead I asked for salade de tortue turtle salad. The waiter and I had a good laugh out of that one, who knew faux pas could be so amusing. :)
The colors are spectacular.
It's my favorite place in Paris.Delete
Always full of witty surprises Laurie
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- cyndi from SD11:36 AM
Thank you Carol for taking us with you to the most wonderful events and places.I'm going to wipe the tear out of my eye( it's a tear of joy ),and dream of my next trip to your neck of the woods.ReplyDelete
I hope that you will still be in Paris.Did you find a flat to lease starting this fall?
Have another wonderful day.
God, all those things I can't eat any longer...but fun. I laughed out loud to picture you trying to cheat to nab the ducks. Too funny. I'm glad you succeeded in the end.ReplyDeleteReplies
Yup, I actually grabbed the hook and tried to jam it into the loop. I have a low tolerance for frustration :))Delete
- ju5:30 PM
"Tourbillon" is more like a whirl in this case, when you look at the fingers movment you can imagine the cake in a whirl.ReplyDelete
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Thank you JuDelete
This very helpful!
Carol, this was such fun to read...and I admit to envying you this gala at Faouchon. Is my memory giving up, or did Fauchon once have an elegant outpost near Park Ave in the 50's? I think I bought cakes there to celebrate some occasions. If it wasn't Fauchon, I wonder how I got that memory!ReplyDelete
Like an earlier commenter, I also love the clown's nose And on my own behalf, I do love pink...sophisticated pink, mind you.
Your memory serves you well FrancesDelete
There were at least 3-4 Fauchons at one time in NYC
So sad we lost them...


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Web-Based Computer System
Archived information about the Web-Based Computer System
State Education Department staff developed a Mandated Services Aid Web-based System. The system is accessed via the Department's web portal (http://portal.nysed.gov). The Mandated Services Aid Web-based System was necessary to improve internal controls and the efficiency of the claims process for nonpublic school mandated services reimbursement aid. Schools began entering claims into the online system for the 2006-07 school year.
The new system was designed to greatly enhance the application process as well as expedite the review process and the issuance of your school's mandated services aid payment. Schools are strongly encouraged to use the Mandated Services online system. The user guide for the online system is available below. The format for each mandate and the applicable time and effort standards in the MSA-1 and Schedule A/Worksheet for the applicable school year are being used as the source documents for the data entry screens.
For password and user code assistance, please contact the SED Delegated Account System (SEDDAS) Help number at: 518-473-8832. For other technical assistance, please contact the Mandated Services Aid office at: 518-474-3936.
Paper forms will still be accepted and will be entered into the computer system by department staff. Schools that choose to use paper forms will need to send a completed MSA-1 form and the Schedule A/Worksheet.
- A PowerPoint Presentation is available The Presentation discusses changes for the 2008-09 school year and walks you through the completion of the online claim.
- A PowerPoint Presentation is available (1.34 MB). The Presentation discusses changes for the 2007-08 school year and walks you through the completion of an online claim.
- Frequently Asked Questions About the Online System
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This new alliance results in a database with more than 1.8 billion pieces of demographic material on more than 2.1 million unique farm businesses, and more than 2.4 million unique contacts. Like Primedia Business, NewCentury Marketing Services has a long history of providing farm producer direct marketing data, primarily in the consumer marketing sector.
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SEATTLE -- People come to Cove Two in West Seattle for the view, both above and below water. But a round of online pictures went viral and turned diver against diver.
Bob Bailey says he saw two young men carrying a live octopus from the water.
"As they were coming in you could tell the octopus was alive. It was writhing around and they were wrestling with it," he said.
Scott Lundy saw them toss it in a pickup truck.
"Sitting in the back of this truck, it was just squirming and writhing almost. It was really just a sad thing to see," he said.
According to the state, the man in his 20s has a license to fish. He was allowed to take the octopus from the water with his hands, and octopus are not protected in these specific waters. Everything that happened was legal. But Bailey says that doesn't make it right.
"It's just not done," he said. "It's bad form. Even if you can do it, you shouldn't do it."
The divers didn't like the young men's attitude, saying they had a disregard for the water. Bailey says the men referred to the animal as a "he," but Bailey noted they were wrong.
"I said, 'That's a she and she's probably here to lay eggs.' At which point he looked at me and said 'She was on eggs and now she's not,'" he said.
Bailey hopes it was all talk and a full generation of octopus hasn't been lost.
The man and his family declined to comment on the record, saying there have been threats made because of the online postings.