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Mutations in GDP-mannose pyrophosphorylase b cause congenital and limb-girdle muscular dystrophies associated with hypoglycosylation of α-dystroglycan
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Congenital muscular dystrophies with hypoglycosylation of α-dystroglycan (α-DG) are a heterogeneous group of disorders often associated with brain and eye defects in addition to muscular dystrophy. Causative variants in 14 genes thought to be involved in the glycosylation of α-DG have been identified thus far. Allelic mutations in these genes might also cause milder limb-girdle muscular dystrophy phenotypes. Using a combination of exome and Sanger sequencing in eight unrelated individuals, we present evidence that mutations in guanosine diphosphate mannose (GDP-mannose) pyrophosphorylase B (GMPPB) can result in muscular dystrophy variants with hypoglycosylated α-DG. GMPPB catalyzes the formation of GDP-mannose from GTP and mannose-1-phosphate. GDP-mannose is required for O-mannosylation of proteins, including α-DG, and it is the substrate of cytosolic mannosyltransferases. We found reduced α-DG glycosylation in the muscle biopsies of affected individuals and in available fibroblasts. Overexpression of wild-type GMPPB in fibroblasts from an affected individual partially restored glycosylation of α-DG. Whereas wild-type GMPPB localized to the cytoplasm, five of the identified missense mutations caused formation of aggregates in the cytoplasm or near membrane protrusions. Additionally, knockdown of the GMPPB ortholog in zebrafish caused structural muscle defects with decreased motility, eye abnormalities, and reduced glycosylation of α-DG. Together, these data indicate that GMPPB mutations are responsible for congenital and limb-girdle muscular dystrophies with hypoglycosylation of α-DG. © 2013 The American Society of Human Genetics.
AuthorsCarss, KJ; Stevens, E; Foley, AR; Cirak, S; Riemersma, M; Torelli, S; Hoischen, A; Willer, T; Van Scherpenzeel, M; Moore, SA; Messina, S; Bertini, E; Bönnemann, CG; Abdenur, JE; Grosmann, CM; Kesari, A; Punetha, J; Quinlivan, R; Waddell, LB; Young, HK; Wraige, E; Yau, S; Brodd, L; Feng, L; Sewry, C; Macarthur, DG; North, KN; Hoffman, E; Stemple, DL; Hurles, ME; Van Bokhoven, H; Campbell, KP; Lefeber, DJ; Lin, YY; Muntoni, F
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Here is an article from MSNBC this morning talking about Facebook's latest family safety efforts (which I posted about yesterday):
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Facebook...Another Small Step in the Right Direction
Yesterday, Facebook introduced a set of new safety and security tools and resources as part of their newly redesigned Family Safety Center. If you read this blog on a regular basis, I wrote an article about their first attempt at their Family Safety Center back in March. It was a weak start with limited offerings but it was something. This latest update shows a little more progress in the right direction.
The Facebook Family Safety Center features articles related to safety and privacy; statements about Facebook's safety philosophy; links to tools/resources for parents, teens, teachers, and law enforcement; as well as direct links to relevant Facebook pages, which can be "liked" for continuous updates. Facebook also claims a downloadable guide for parents and teachers in the near future.
The Facebook Family Safety Center features articles related to safety and privacy; statements about Facebook's safety philosophy; links to tools/resources for parents, teens, teachers, and law enforcement; as well as direct links to relevant Facebook pages, which can be "liked" for continuous updates. Facebook also claims a downloadable guide for parents and teachers in the near future.
A statement posted on Facebook's blog said this: "We also recently unveiled a new social reporting tool that allows people to notify a member of their community, in addition to Facebook, when they see something they don't like. Safety and child psychology experts tell us that online issues are frequently a reflection of what is happening offline. By encouraging people to seek help from friends, we hope that many of these situations can be resolved face to face. The impact has been encouraging, and we're now expanding social reporting to other major sections of Facebook, including Profiles, Pages and Groups." Facebook says these reporting mechanisms are currently functional for photos and wall posts, but they plan to extend the functionality to Profiles, Groups, Pages, and events. Facebook has also added some new security features like "Two Factor Authentication" which helps make sure the right person is accessing sensitive information.
While I applaud this latest step by Facebook and am glad to see they are finally doing something (as opposed to years of not caring and doing nothing), I certainly think they could be doing more. The updated Family Safety Center is still just a bunch of links to other places (kind of feels like they are just facilitating the passing of the buck). Also, the new security features are something that have to be turned on, they aren't automatic. In other words, all of these new offerings still put the final choice into the hands of the kids who are creating these Facebook pages and provide no authority or control to parents. It's almost like giving a child a dangerous, addictive drug along with some pamphlets that tell them what to do in case of an overdose. That's not really responsibility, that's a weak attempt at looking responsible. BUT, I don't want to be too hard on Facebook. Again, at least they look like they might be starting to care and I know nothing happens overnight. Let's hope we see more good stuff out of them.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Cyber-Stalking Just Got A Lot Easier
I read this article this morning on Bob Sullivan's Blog The Red Tape Chronicles and knew I needed to pass the info on to parents. John is an excellent writer so instead of me paraphrasing, I'm just going to re-post his article. To view it on his blog, go to http://redtape.msnbc.com/2011/04/just-how-creepy-is-creepy-a-test-drive.html.
Just how creepy is 'Creepy'? A test-drive
Bob Sullivan - The Red Tape Chronicles
You probably know that some Internet and cell phone applications like Foursquare or Twitter can broadcast your location to the world. And you might know that Web sites with names like PleaseRobMe and ICanStalkYou have been created with shock value in mind to call attention to the potential consequences of broadcasting such information. But those sites picked on random individuals and exposed their whereabouts one at a time.
A new software tool created by Greek programmer Yiannis Kakavas goes much farther in the shock category. Called "Creepy," Kakavas' tool makes it easy to gather all the location-based digital breadcrumbs that people leave online and plot them on a map. The map and associated time stamps make it easy to discern their routines -- "It looks like Bob goes to this coffee shop every Friday morning around 10:30" -- a tool of incalculable use to a would-be stalker. For Web users who loyally leave breadcrumbs everywhere ("Now at Whiskey Bar!" "Now at Park Diner," "Finally home") it's possible to recreate much of their daily lives using Creepy.
What's more, unlike ICanStalkYou, users can search for any Foursquare, Twitter or Flickr user they want. Kakavas tool also adds a handy handle-search tool, in case you only know your stalking subject by their real name.
When I reached Kakavas in Germany, where he is finishing his dissertation on computer security, he took pains to make clear he wasn't trying to make life easier for stalkers.
"I was trying to make a point," he said. "I'm trying to raise awareness among users of social networking platforms that they actually do share a lot of information and this can potentially be used by people with malicious intentions."
The name, by the way, derives from the programming language he decided to use when writing his tool -- python, which creates files with the extension .py. So the name for the program, strictly speaking, is Cree.py.
The tool takes only a few moments to download. There's a Windows version along with more hacker-friendly Linux versions. Users simply enter a handle, hit "Geolocate," and then sit back and wait for results. "Hits" can come from moments-old Tweets or Flickr images posted months ago. The hits then are plotted on a map, similar to the markers that appear on Google maps after a search for a restaurant. Clicking on a single hit allows a user to zoom in on a precise location, and offers the time and any media associated with it, such as "Enjoying lunch with @RedTapeChron."
No one should be surprised that their location data ends up on Creepy -- software tools like Twitter are deliberate in asking consumers if they want to post their location and it's not hard to turn the feature off. Clearly, people who tell Foursquare where they are located know they are sharing this information with the world. Still, it's jarring to see all your location declarations plotted on a big map.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Photos and the Ever-Growing Privacy Risk
Anyone who has ever been to one of my presentations is familiar with my stance on kids posting pictures on any online medium (Facebook, MySpace, etc.) or sending photos via their cell phones. One of the dangers I try to make parents aware of is how "leaky" the digital world is. Once a picture is posted it can spread to thousands of different sites through innocent exchanges by friends and peers. The concept of the "toothpaste being out of the tube" is the analogy I often make. When a child sends or posts a picture online, it becomes the property of the world and you can never take it back. And what's worse, since many pictures come from social media sites, they have names associated with them - names that can be indexed by search engines and names that can be searched by anyone.
CNN ran a great article about this and the author does a better job articulating it than I can.
Here is the link: http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/social.media/04/08/photo.privacy/index.html?hpt=Sbin
CNN ran a great article about this and the author does a better job articulating it than I can.
Here is the link: http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/social.media/04/08/photo.privacy/index.html?hpt=Sbin
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My life on a normal Wednesday. Here we go!
6:15am: Wake up on my own. Alarm not needed. I wish it was–I can never sleep much past 6:30am. If the dog isn't up yet, I look at Instagram/fb for a bit until she starts whining. Clay lets her out today so I can lay around a bit longer, which is very sweet. I get dressed and brush my teeth groggily.
6:30am: Take Maggie for a walk. Very excited to see that Clay has already pushed out the trash can for trash day.
While on the walk I listen to a podcast. Today, I listen to the rest of a This American Life and start a new Moth. Other podcasts I love are WDW Prep School, Radiolab, Limetown (waiting for the second season!!) and Simplify Everything.
7:10am: Clay is ready and itching to go to work when I get back. He filled Maggie's bowl and she starts eating. The boys are in bed watching Disney Junior on my iPad. I do a 4 minute crazy workout that makes me feel like I want to die.
7:20am: I head up to the kitchen to unload the dishwasher and put George's snack/water from the fridge into his already packed camp bag. Clay has already made his coffee, so I put his lunch out (leftovers I packed last night). He informs me that he has a work lunch today and I put it away with a fake huff. 🙂 I kiss him goodbye and he is out the door.
7:30am: Time to tidy. I walk through every room in the house and make sure that everything is put away. This gets done before bed as well, so its generally quick little things. I turn on lights, put ice cubes in my orchids (since its Wednesday) and make the boys beds. Today is not a laundry day, but if it was, I would put in a load.
7:40am: The boys are still watching TV, so I head into my office to get prepped for the day. I get myself some water, take a vitamin, and floss while I look at my email, check YNAB, read the Skimm, and add anything needed to my planner and to-do list that I wrote yesterday before ending my work day. I use this time to shower every other day, but today is an off day.
While doing all that, I also save a caterpillar George finds in the bathroom and chase Maggie down since she has pulled toilet paper all over the bedroom. Puppies, right?
8am: The nanny arrives and whisks the boys upstairs to get ready for their day. I make our bed and get to work.
8:35am: The crew is leaving to take George to camp so I go up and say goodbye, and make my protein shake for breakfast after they leave. I love my vitamix! Maggie settles down for a nap in my office.
10am: After lots of emails and crossing a few things off my to-do list, I break to take Maggie outside. I have meetings from 10:30am-1pm, so need to make sure I'm ready to sit for awhile. I go to the bathroom, refill my water, and stretch a bit.
I check my Wunderlist app for other household to-dos. I order a birthday present for a party this weekend and new sun hats for the boys from Amazon.
1pm: My morning meetings are FINALLY over and I am starving. I heat up some leftovers and have a tiiiiny piece of homemade tres leches cake. Maggie needs her lunch, too. She is a growing girl and eating a ton lately! She also gets a potty break.
I have another block of meetings coming up, so I walk around and tidy up a bit, load the dishwasher, and check the mail. No dice. When I sit back down I call Firehouse Subs to confirm that they are doing kids eat free on Wednesdays, like the internet says. Victory! We will go there for dinner tonight. George has been asking to go there since he saw it from the road and found out the name.
3pm: Afternoon meetings over. I check the mail again. Its arrived, but its boring. Sigh. There are two boxes, but they are just 2 out of my 8 June subscribe and save items. I love how much money I save using subscribe and save, but its still hard to get excited about miralax and swim diapers. Ha.
4pm: Work day is done. The last thing I do is write my to-do list for tomorrow and update my planner. The boys are having a snack and watching a show upstairs. So begins the hardest/most fun part of my day!
4:30pm: I tidy again, take Maggie outside and get the swimming bag and my kid bag ready to go (since we are going out to dinner after swimming). I take a deep breath and get ready to wrangle the kids into shoes and out the door.
4:40pm: Henry will not get his shorts. He cannot FIND his shorts. Finally, I go up to his room to help him. Shorts on on the floor in front of him. "OH, THERE THEY ARE!" he says.
4:45pm: Maggie in her crate. Boys in the car and off to the pool.
5pm: Get George into his suit and lined up for his swim team picture. It takes FOREVER and is adorable and hilarious to watch the swim coaches handled all those kids. Henry is chillin' in the pool while all this goes on.
5:30pm: George goes to practice and Henry is still swimming. He makes a little girl friend and shows off for her. He gets out of the pool repeatedly and says: "Mommy, A GIRL!!" and then jumps back in the water.
5:50pm: Adult swim is called and I get Henry out of the water and change him into his clothes. I realize that the kid bag is in the car, so I have no real diapers. I debate what to do with myself for about 5 min before just putting on his shorts. I tell him not to pee.
6:01pm: Henry pees walking to the car. We.were.so.close.
6:05pm: I make the executive decision to drive right by the house and not get Henry another pair of shorts. I'm too hungry and he is two–meaning no pants required.
6:30pm: We eat subs and the boys watch TV. Clay and I chat about our day and alternate reminding the boys to eat.
7:00pm: On the way out the door, Henry realizes he is not wearing pants.
7:15pm: The boys run outside to play when we get home and Clay and I zone out on our phones for a bit. When we come to at 7:45pm we realize that NO it is in fact NOT bath night like we thought it was. Never was. Nope. TOMORROW is bath night. What a team!
8pm: Stories, songs, and tucked into bed. Clay and I settle in and watch some of The Bachelorette on Hulu.
9pm: I set up for my work meeting with Guam. Realize the meeting is actually tomorrow at 9pm. That international dateline is a B. Clay takes Maggie for a walk. I do one last tidy and run the dishwasher.
9:15pm: Bath (with a lavender bomb), then into bed to play some games on my iPad.
9:58pm: I put on hand lotion, chap stick, and drink some water before lights out.
WHEW. If you hung in this long, I'm impressed. Hope you had a good day, too! 🙂


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Victoria Falls Hotel
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Fondly known as the 'Grand Old Lady of the Falls', the Victoria Falls Hotel was established in 1904 welcoming visitors from throughout colonial Africa and beyond. A wonderfully atmospheric hotel in a fantastic location, ten minutes walk from the falls.
At a Glance
High Tea on the terrace watching the spray from the Victoria Falls
Watch the sun rise through the spray from the lawn of the hotel
Absorb the history which seeps from every corner of the hotel
Just a short walk to the park gate of the Victoria Falls
Have a relaxing afternoon by the pool
Insider's View
Have high tea on the terrace with wonderful views of The Victoria Falls Bridge and spay from the Falls.Louisa Ross-Taylor
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Wake up early and take a coffee out on to the lawns to stand and marvel at the tower of spray in the dawn light. This time of day, before the helicopter flights begin, and the bush is quiet is an incredible time to soak in the atmosphere of this unique place.Scott Dunn team
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Views of the Falls right from your bedroom windowScott Dunn team
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The oldest hotel in town, the Victoria Falls Hotel effortlessly captures the feeling of a bygone era with strong colonial touchesAnnie Foot
Insider's View
Enjoy the view across the lawns to the Victoria Falls Bridge and the view of the spray from the Falls during periods of high waterAnnie Foot
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Afternoon tea at the Victoria Falls Hotel is something of an institution and is an absolute must for all guestsAnnie Foot
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Take a step back to the first tourists at Victoria Falls with a stay at the iconic Victoria Falls Hotel - at afternoon high tea you'll instantly be transported to 1904 when the hotel first opened its doors.Meg Shepro
Call us on 858 345 1761 to start planning your vacation to Victoria Falls Hotel or take a look at our itineraries to Victoria Falls
Opening its doors in 1904, the Victoria Falls Hotel, the 'Grand Old Lady of the Falls', has seen it all over the years. Set in its commanding position with views down to the Victoria Falls Bridge and the column of spray that rises from the falls themselves, it is easy to see why this hotel has been a favorite of visitors for so long.
The grand rooms of the hotel are hung with portraits of colonial explorers, Matabele Chiefs and royal visitors of the past century. The corridors are lined with sable, eland and kudu horns, the size of which are hard to find in the wild today. Sitting on Stanley's Terrace with a deserved drink, warthogs digging in the lawn below, and the roar of the whitewater in the background, it is easy to let yourself imagine you have stepped into a past era.
The hotel is set in lush and well-established gardens providing plenty of space for all at the hotel and forming an relaxing oasis away from the drama of the waterfall, just a 10-minute walk away.
All rooms at the Victoria Falls Hotel are en-suite and air-conditioned. There are 161 rooms in all over a wide range: standard rooms are perfectly comfortable although quite small, the suites feature a sitting room in addition to the bedroom.
A feature of note are the vast Edwardian baths, many of which are claw footed and the water is piping hot. All rooms have satellite television and there's a same day laundry service. 24-hour room service is also available.
A number of rooms are inter-leading with private connecting doorways, perfect for families.
The Victoria Falls Hotel offers a range of dining options. The Livingstone Room is the most formal option with a classic à la carte menu and an award wining wine list, there is a dress code. More relaxed options include the Stanley's Terrace which serves light meals throughout the day and is the location for afternoon tea and sun downers with a view down to the Victoria Falls Bridge. The Jungle Junction offers a buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner and focuses on a menu that fuses western and African flavors.
The pool area is a great spot to relax during the heat of the day, the hotel offers full service by the pool and guests can choose from a full range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks as well as light meals and snacks. This is a great spot for lunch with the hotel often setting up a barbecue and salad bar in the shade of the trees next to the pool.
An in-house spa offers a full range of treatments, and a hair salon is located in the building.
All activities can be arranged at the activities desk in reception, or in advance of your visit. A visit to Victoria Falls is not complete without experiencing some of the fantastic activities on offer. Helicopter flights over the falls, sundowner cruises and fishing on the Zambezi, canoeing, golf and, for the more adventurous, white-water rafting and other adrenalin fuelled pursuits.
The hotel also has a large outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and a business center.
Location & Directions
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
The Victoria Falls Hotel is located high above the Zambezi River on the Zimbabwean side of the magnificent natural wonder of the world, the Victoria Falls.
When to go
There are two very distinct seasons at the Victoria Falls, the wet/flood season and the dry season. These seasons do not reflect the quantity of rain, rather reflect the volume of flow of the Zambezi River. From around March through to July the river surges in size as the rainfall in Angola and Zambia from months before swells the current. The falls are at their most dramatic at this time of year with huge columns of spray. The nights are cold and the days warm at this time of year. From around September to January the water levels drop, the falls are more accessible and views are clearer as the flow can drop in volume by 90%. It is worth noting that the rains come from late October through to February, this combined with high heat, 40 celcius or more, in October and November, causes high levels of humidity.


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Active 2010 to 2016, Take Your Big Trip was a resource site for travelers - specifically mid-career professionals - looking to live their travel dreams and travel the world.
I started this blog because from 2008 to 2010, I lived my dream of traveling around the world, and I wanted to help others do the same. I found that my career did not go into a black hole, I didn't need to win the lottery, and these big trips gave me courage and faith to live all of my dreams
In the five years that I ran this blog, I helped hundreds of dreamers take their own big trips. In addition to the articles, I spoke at many events in the Bay Area and gave a "Take Your Big Trip: Make a Plan to Travel the World" workshop at SXSW '15 Interactive in Austin.
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As technology evolves, so, too, does our tech germaphobia. Hot on the heels of this U.K. study that suggests computer keyboards are the toilet-seat of your office space, Monster (yes, Monster Cable) is touting some new ScreenClean products aimed at your revoltingly filthy mobile devices.
The ScreenClean line isn't anything new; it's been around for televisions for ages. But the repackaging of the mobile solution as a way to fight "disease-causing agents" is an amusing turn toward the paranoia-inducing. From the press release:
"With touch screens growing in popularity, so are the disease-causing agents that are prone to exist on portable electronic devices, where the heat-rich environment and constant human handling can create optimum conditions for contamination."
Monster is now pitching ScreenClean for laptops, cameras, cell phones/PDAs, GPS devices, and iPods/iPhones, as a way to inhibit "the growth of microorganisms," and control "a variety of bacteria, fungi, mold, mildew, yeast, and other organisms?"
Dudes. Ew. You're really bumming me out about my touch-screens. And apparently, this trend has been building for a while. iSkin does antibacterial cases, and it turns out keyboards aren't the only things dirtier than a toilet seat.
Apparently, when it comes to technology, "yucky" is the new black. And Monster is even going so far as to package the new new black with the old new black: green.
"Also, to keep things 'green,' the new Monster ScreenClean portable products will come packaged in fully recyclable packaging."
Well. Thank goodness. I'd hate to be polluting with my nasty germy self.


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If You Really Knew Me...
9 comments :
- Nilda said...
Seriously, I know I just found your blog, but we could really be friends in real life. What you wrote about your dad and brothers is EXACTlY how I feel about my dad and my brother. He's not my step-dad just dad and he's not my half-brother just brother!
Oh and sometimes a dinner and a movie at home is just as good if not better than a night out! :)
- July 13, 2012 at 12:25 AM
- Alyx said...
I love this - I can totally be a homebody, too! I think sometimes it's nice to just sit at home in a pair of sweats and hang out!
- July 13, 2012 at 12:51 AM
- ♥ Ka`ili said...
what a great idea for a blog! I shall do one of these soon as well :) thank you for sharing!! trees are beautiful! have a great weekend!
- July 13, 2012 at 7:33 AM
- Melissa @ Mouthwatering Morsel said...
Love knowing things about people I never knew. Makes me feel like we are real friends. ;)
- July 13, 2012 at 9:27 AM
- Phil and Darby Hawley said...
I love this post! I feel like I am getting to know you better! I am a homebody too; sounds like a perfect Friday night to me :-)
- July 13, 2012 at 11:19 AM
- Myra said...
Love this! Brothers are the best, no?! I sure love my two little goobers.
Like you, I'm a major homebody. A movie and some take out and I'm all sorts of happy :)
Happy Friday, doll!
- July 13, 2012 at 2:43 PM
How nice to get to know you better Bri! I have grown into being a homebody, just preferring close company rather than loud public spaces too. And I love to read too! :)
- July 13, 2012 at 3:19 PM
- tara said...
i'm a total homebody too! after all, it is 8:30 on a friday night and i'm in my pajamas! :)
- July 13, 2012 at 9:25 PM
- Kasey Lynne said...
Relaxing at home ALWAYS sounds better to me than going out. Is that sad???? NOPE. No shame here :)
Give me some book recommendations! I'm always looking for new books to add to my shelf.
If I had a choice to move somewhere else in the US, I'd move to North Carolina. HANDS DOWN. And I've never even been there!
- July 17, 2012 at 2:53 PM


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I don't know what I did or if I did something wrong, but now every time I go into E drive now the first time in the morning I have to sit and wait forever for the green bar at the top to finish loading. I don't know if it is indexing or what it is doing but it takes forever. So maybe I did something wrong, but the time I saved in searches is offset by the time it takes to load first time now.
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In the news: Could Alzheimer's proteins be passed between people?
Research part-funded by the MRC and published in Nature indicates that the Alzheimer's disease-associated protein amyloid could have been passed to people treated with human-derived growth hormone in the 1960s and 70s. In this blog post originally published on the Alzheimer's Research UK blog, Dr Laura Phipps explains the research and what it might mean.
In the news today, we're hearing about a UK research study that has suggested the hallmark Alzheimer's protein, amyloid, could have been passed between people in historic treatments with human-derived growth hormone in the 60s and 70s. This is one of the first suggestions that amyloid could pass between humans in a similar way to the prion protein responsible for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). In this blog, we'll get to grips with the findings and what they might mean.
What did the study show?
Researchers based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery at Queen Square in London, University College London and the MRC Prion and Clinical Trials Units have been studying people who received human-derived growth hormone taken from deceased people between 1958 and 1985.
Around 1,800 people in the UK received this hormone, often used to treat children with stunted growth. However, around 4% of people in the UK who'd received the injections went onto develop CJD. This was still only 65 people, but more than you'd expect considering only around 1 in every million people in the population develop CJD each year. Researchers at the time concluded that some of the donations had been contaminated with the prion protein responsible for causing the fatal neurodegenerative disease. In response, the use of human-derived growth hormone was stopped and replaced with a synthetic form in 1985. Read more


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This is a take on a traditional Italian cake. It is a relatively easy cake to make, and oh so delicious.
1 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter
1 1/3 cups of sugar
8 ounces part skim ricotta
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
zest of 2 large lemons
1 1/2 cups of unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
How I Made It
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a bundt cake pan with bakers' spray.
In a standing mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. While that is going, in a separate bowl sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
Add the ricotta cheese to the butter and sugar and mix completely. Then add the eggs one at a time, mixing completely in between each. Add the lemon zest and the extracts.
Slow the mixer and add the dry ingredients in three batches, mixing completely in between. The resulting cake batter is more doughy than most batters.
Transfer the cake batter to the bundt pan and spread it evenly with a spatula. Bake the cake in the center of the oven for 38 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
How It Turned Out
You can serve this lovely cake with a basic lemon glaze, or with berries and whipped cream, or both!!


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United Nations: Iran called US allegations
of a plan to kill the Saudi ambassador to Washington an "evil plot" by the United States, in a complaint sent to the United Nations.
Iran`s US ambassador accused Israel of carrying out the
murders of Iranian nuclear scientists with US support, in a
letter sent to UN leader Ban Ki-moon and the UN Security
Council late yesterday.
"Iran categorically and in the strongest terms condemns
this shameful allegation by the United States authorities and
deplores it as a well-thought evil plot in line with their
anti-Iranian policy," Mohammad Khazaee said in the letter.
US authorities said earlier they had uncovered a plot by
the Iranian government to assassinate the Saudi envoy to Washington, Adel al-Jubeir. The US administration has vowed to
hold Iran to account.
Two men have been charged with conspiring with Iranian
government factions to stage the attack and one is in US
Khazaee expressed "outrage" over the allegations in his
letter to the UN council, where Iran faces mounting pressure
over its nuclear programme. The Security Council has imposed
four rounds of sanctions because of Iran`s refusal to halt
uranium enrichment.
He said the US accusations were to "divert attention from
the current economic and social problems at home and the
popular revolutions and protests against United States long
supported dictatorial regimes abroad."
"Iran has always condemned terrorism in all its forms and
manifestations," and has been a victim, the ambassador said.
"A clear recent example of which is the assassination of a
number of Iranian nuclear scientists in the past two years
carried out by the Zionist regime and supported by the United
An Iranian particle physics professor at Tehran
University was killed in a bomb attack outside his home in
January 2010. Another scientist was killed in Tehran on
November 29, while nuclear chief Fereydoon Abbasi Davani
survived an assassination attempt the same day.
Khazaee said "The Iranian nation seeks a world free from
terrorism and considers the current US warmongering and
propaganda machine against Iran as a threat not just against
itself but to the peace and stability in the Persian Gulf
The envoy told Ban: "As the secretary general of the
United Nations you have an important responsibility in
enlightening the international public opinion about the
dangerous consequences of warmongering policies of the United
States government on international peace and security."


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Motorola is looking to change how smartphone features are bundled by giving users the ability to create their own custom designs. They're calling the concept Project Ara, and the idea is to give users the physical building blocks to make just the smartphone they want.
Motorola's Project ARA: Build your own phone
Ara, which is still a concept, lets users start with a bare frame where they attach modules to give them the features they want. For example, they could choose the type of camera they want, or how bit their battery will be.
Paul Eremenko from Motorola's Advanced Technology and Projects group said,
Project Ara is developing a free, open hardware platform for creating highly modular smartphones. We want to do for hardware what the Android platform has done for software: create a vibrant third-party developer ecosystem, lower the barriers to entry, increase the pace of innovation, and substantially compress development timelines.
The company has been talking with Dave Hakkens from Phoneblocks, which is an open source project to make exactly what Project Ara describes. Motorola hasn't even reached a point where it can offer coders and designers an alpha version of its module development kit, but the company is hoping to have that available some time this winter.


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Bernie Goldstein brought the meeting to order at 8:05am. Melinda Barnard moved and Phil McGough seconded a motion to approve the proposed agenda. The agenda was passed unanimously.
Rand Link moved and Barnard seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the November 8, 2001 meeting. The minutes were approved unanimously with abstentions from those not in attendance at the November 8, 2001 meeting.
(Please see the December 13, 2001 Agenda Packet for this document)
Schlereth informed the Committee that a one-time mid-year budget reduction has been requested by the Department of Finance to help balance the States budget. Sonoma State University's portion of the reduction is $737,820 for the current year. In addition to this reduction the campus must also find $350,000 to cover the campus-based assured access technology needs. The total amount needed to balance the budget is $1,087,820. Schlereth reviewed the reductions by division and noted that the cuts were not apportioned via the marginal cost formula. Though the marginal cost formula exists, the PBAC has never used it for reductions. Instead, the cuts have been decided in a collegial way that usually favors the academic program to preserve course sections. Catherine Nelson asked how the low-enrolled coursed were determined and how these cuts will be spread equitably across the schools. Goldstein responded that eight courses with low enrollment were discussed in the Deans Council and they determined the closure. McGough asked how the reductions in Academic Affairs were determined. Pierce responded that pools of money in Academic Affairs were assessed first, the remaining deficit was allocated across the division based on units percentage of the Academic Affairs budget. Schlereth noted the he and Goldstein have drafted a memo to the Campus outlining this information. Goldstein indicated he and Schlereth would update the Campus periodically. Schlereth thanked the Campus Reengineering Committee for their advice on the Administration and Finance reductions.
Barnard stated that the assured access technology needs are here for funding because they have not been funded by the Chancellors Office. Further, this program is not one-time in nature and is an ongoing expense in Administration and Finance. She feels if this item had not come for funding at this meeting, Academic Affairs portion of the state budget reductions would come close to equaling their marginal cost formula percentage. Schlereth disagrees and feels assured access cannot be taken away as an item needing funding and noted that if this program were to be eliminated, the money would be at the PBAC for allocation. Steve Wilson reiterated that many assured access program such as open computer labs are actually an extension of the academic program. McGough agrees with Barnard and feels a fast one has been pulled on the Committee. He feels the campus reductions are close to the marginal cost formula if assured access is removed from the state budget reductions. He suggested the information be presented differently to show that the marginal cost formula was used, plus Administration and Finances funding of assured access, equals the campus reductions. Letitia Coate feels the numbers are accurate. She explained that the University's allocations had been reduced and the campus needed to solve the problem. She does not want to see the Committee fight over presentation. Noel Byrne agreed with Coate that the Committee should not fight over presentation, however if impression management is suspected, distrust among Members may occur. Barnard reiterated McGoughs statements and feels the presentation should be changed. Barnard and McGough are concerned that budget issues will be lost in a marginal cost discussion if the presentation looks muddled. Goldstein informed Members that he and Schlereth rarely look at percentages when allocating cuts. They both see what they can afford and share the cuts. Goldstein feels the presentation is accurate as presented.
Wilson moved acceptance of the presentation. McGough seconded the motion. Link called the question and a vote commenced. The motion was passed with one dissenting vote and one abstention.
(Please see the December 13, 2001 Agenda Packet for this document)
Schlereth presented the parameters in dealing with the 2002-2003 budget. He noted that though we should be anticipating a 5-10% budget reduction next year, he does not want to assume any particular percentage until the actual numbers are known. Wilson noted the magnitude of these reductions and asked the Committee remain focused on solving these problems. Kathryn Crabbe asked Schlereth if he believes the budget will improve in years following these cuts. Schlereth responded the variable costs should be reduced first as these are the easiest to restore as the budget improves. He feels a lesson from the reductions in the early nineties is to assume the reductions will be permanent and hope they are on-time instead of planning for one-time reductions that could become permanent. Crabbe asked if the no lay-off policy was a policy of this campus or of the Chancellors Office. Schlereth responded that he does not know the lay-off policy of the Chancellors Office, but President Armiñana has always believed in no lay-offs at this campus. He added, though, that the President has never faced a 10% reduction at this campus. Schlereth believes that lay-offs are extremely hard to do and are very difficult to plan. Crabbe expressed her support to not grow if the budget is reduced. Lynn McIntyre suggested a plan for multi-year cuts based on past experience. Byrne noted that the last 10% reduction, in the eighties, resulted in a 10% reduction in permanent employees. Crabbe asked who would determine enrollment cuts; the campus or the CSU. Goldstein responded that we are still unsure and are waiting to see what the Governor does. McGough asked if budget reductions had been discussed in Academic Affairs. Goldstein responded that the discussion is beginning. Barnard feels that all units must think outside the box when dealing with these cuts. She suggested combining departments, looking at athletics, and other alternatives. Byrne expressed his belief that the cuts must come from the bottom of the organization to the top. Nelson believes that if any cuts are made it will directly impact the work of the Academic Senate. She feels the budget and he Senate are linked and is frustrated that the President does not feel this way. She would like to see the cuts come from the bottom up as well. Link agrees that any plan should come from the bottom as well, however it is up to the central level to be sure the cuts are as easy as possible. Goldstein asked embers to be careful what they asked for. Gloria Ogg believes it is up to each division to constantly change the way they do business so huge change does not happen all at once. Steven Wilson (faculty) would like to give this problem a chance to work itself out before we have to make cuts. McGough would like to see the top do some planning and reducing then give the bottom a less of a cut to manage.
Goldstein adjourned the meeting at 10:06am
Minutes prepared by Neil Markley
PBAC minutes 2001-2002
Updated 2008-01-23


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Chris Weiss' Sports and Fitness Innovations
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10+ Outdoorsy Gifts for Hikers, Campers and Other Adventurersby Chris Weiss
Have a trail-cutting backpacker or first-tracks-etching skier on your holiday shopping list? Our list of holiday gifts includes unique ideas for water, land, snow and air. Get it done right this year.
10 Of The World's Geekiest Outdoor Sports Gadgets And Garmentsby Chris Weiss
Not all athletes were jocks in high school. Anyone who uses any one of these products was definitely a nerd.
Panoramic, Igloo-Like Tents: Kinda Cool, Kinda Weird, Kinda Ridiculousby Chris Weiss
An odd solution for tent camping that provides seamlessly integrated shelter.
The Pagani Huayra: A $1.3 Million, 700-HP Road-Jetby Chris Weiss
One of the hottest cars of the year (possibly the decade), the million-dollar Pagani Huayra made its debut in anticipation of the Geneva Motor Show.
Part Boat, Part Car, All Awesome: The HydroCarby Chris Weiss
The Dobbertin HydroCar is one of the coolest boat-cars/car-boats we've ever seen. But it still isn't quite greater than the sum of its parts.
Portable, Disposable Grill With Coconut (!?) Smokeby Chris Weiss
The grill has finally gotten as portable (or at least close to as portable) as the backpacking stove. Grilled meat wherever you wander--that's an advancement.
Spin, Flip, Grab--Bounceboard Does It Trampoline-Styleby Chris Weiss
A safer, more intuitive way of bouncing and boarding.
Sbyke--Easier To Ride Than To Sayby Chris Weiss
Between the awkward name and poor marketing, the Sbyke probably won't be seen in many neighborhoods.
World's First Solar-Powered, Underwater Ocean Golf Courseby Chris Weiss
I can tell it, but you still may not believe it--a golf course built on the surface of the sea. What will rich dudes think of next?
Prosthetic Ice Axes Help Disabled Climber Get Back On The Wallby Chris Weiss
Scary looking, scary functional. After a life-altering accident more than a decade ago, one British climber is back thanks to an innovative prosthetic device.
April 2011
Pitchers May One Day Join Catchers and Batters In Wearing Helmets
Inflatable Snowshoes Becoming a Market
Lobster Shells Used To Make Biodegradable Golf Balls
Wheeled Art: Unique, Handcarved Skateboards
Adidas Builds "Lightest Basketball Shoes" Ever
Motorized Roller Skates: Skataz Take The Legwork Out
No Bike Lock? Use Your Handlebars
Smart Surfboard Helps You Rip Waves Better
$160K Gold-And-Diamond Golf Putter
Parkour Meets Mario Brothers: Tempest Freerunning Academy
Joe Mauer Batting Trainer
Bike Lock on a Belt
Four Rings, Two Wheels: Audi's Wooden Bicycle
Beer-Tastic! It's The Remote Controlled Cooler
March 2011
A Better Way of Bike Travel: BIKND Helium Suitcase
Range Rover Hits The Road On Bike
Another Motorized Skateboard: The Fiik
Baseball-Card Collecting For A New Generation: Video Cards
Jeans That You Can Sport For Sports
Productive Cardio: Multitasking With FitDesk
Hoodie That Holds Beer = Radness
Unicycling Made Easy And Efficient: The Self-Balancing Solowheel
Eliminate The Sport Stink: The Garment Deodorizer
Daily Inspiration: Sit-Skier Does First Descent Of Jackson Hole's Corbet's Couloir
Windsurfing Goes Snow, Land, Ice And Then Some
Under Armour Integrates Heart Rate Monitor Into Sport Shirt
Cardio From The Comfort Of Your Couch
Snowshoes Without The Bindings: Easton V60 Racing
From Bike To Motorbike With Turbospoke
Wagner Offers The Ultimate Custom Ski
[De]Hydration! Six Pack Holder For Your Bike
Jet-Powered Skiing Takes It To The Next Level
iPhone Cases From Recycled Skateboards
Water Skiing For Tikes: Inflatable Jet/Water Ski
Step Up (On) To A Carbon, F1-Inspired Skateboard
Massachusetts Ski Resort Drops Off The Grid
Board Anywhere With The Spooner
February 2011
Contour Action Cams Get Bluetoothed to Smartphones
Wheelsurf Large Wheel Vehicle Delivers As Advertised
Portland Design Works [Pants] Cuff Links
When Prepared Is Too Prepared: Survival Airbag For Hikers
Gadget-Charging Bicycle Makes Efficient Use Of Your Pedal Power
Feathers For Your Head: Outdoor Research Down Beanie
Faux Five O'clock Shadow Fights The Snow And Cold
Djubi: Fun To Say, Fun To Play
Invincible: Scottish Mountain Climber Takes 1,000-Foot Fall and Tells The Story Minutes Later
Inflatable Bicycle Fairing Gives You Aerodynamics And Weather Protection
Jumping Rope For Big Boys: Wilde Seile
Sneaker Stilletos: Sexy Or Creepy?
Tailgating Made Better: Heated, Folding Chair Keeps You Warm
Hate Pedaling Uphill? Ego-Kits Turns Your Mountain Bike Into An Electric
Airbags Move Out Of Cars And Onto...Skiers?
January 2011
Take a Load Off With the Boomerang Chair
Bunker Down Like A Bordeaux: Cork Tent Keeps You Protected
Sweatband Headphones For Athletes
Row, Row, Row Your Bike, Gently Down The Road
Tennis x Pi: 360Ball Hits From Every Angle
Sub-Zero Ninja: Talus Cold Avenger Balaclava
Bike Plow: Greener And Cleaner Snow Clearing
One More Person Telling You You're Fat And Lazy: The Nike + SportWatch GPS
The Latest Euro-Sport: Stooling
Covert Operation: Big Wave Surfer Rides One of the World's Gnarliest Waves--In The Dark
Ski Goggles Get Android Apps. WTF!
Monowalker Hiking Trailer Takes Your Gear Off Your Back
Ultimate Relaxation: Yoga And Music Join Together In Perfect Harmony
Competitive Or Creepy: Brain Athlete Scans Your Brain Waves
Human Snowmobile: The Skizee Keeps You Going
Inflatable Snowshoes Add A Little Literal To Floating On Snow
Corsuit: A Back Brace For Swimming Dominance
Bowling Billiards Combines Two Of Your Drunken Favorites
December 2010
GoPro to Launch World's First 3D Action Cam
Bear Grylls On Your Back: Knives And Survival Gear
Light Up Your Wheels With The Tron Skatecycle
Snowboarding Ninja Suit Jump Kicks Your Season
That's Not A Knife, This Is A Knife!! Credit Card With Big Blade
The IKEA Bike
10 Great Gifts To Get Your Kids Out Of The House This Winter
650-Degree, Electric Grill Makes A Great Gift For Any Meat-Lovin' Man (Or Lady)
Off-Road-Ready And Sexy? Teva Makes High Heels
Cyclists: Cover Your Ass. Literally.
7 Wild, Multifunctional Bikes
SkyKap Combines Golf and GPS
The Bond Bike In Action
Wave Cave: Surfboard Bag And Sun Tent All In One
Indoor Ice Climbing...At Work!
Hoo Ha Ride Glide Cream Keeps Your Vajayj Lean, Mean And Clean
Rusty Headphone Hoodie, Just One More Place to Store Your 'Buds
November 2010
Process Fitness Furniture Stores Your Clothes, Tones Your Body
Competitors Partner For Snowshoeing Go-To Guide
Music-Infused Earmuffs Make a Great Gift or Stocking Stuffer
Moose Knuckles Ski Doo Mitts: Like Uggs For Your Hands
Underwater Treadmill For Your Running Needs
MXB Motorcrossboard: Motocross Meets Skateboarding For Better Or Worse
V.I.O. Action Cam Goes 1080p
Portable Sports Announcing PA System Could Be Most Annoying Invention This Year
Swim Fins For Your Hands: Dark Fin Gloves
Death Wish Materialized: Motorized, Off-Road Skateboard
Ground-Level Recycling: Bike Seats
Clip Skins Revolutionize True Backcountry Skiing
Green Pedaling: visCycle Exercise Cycle Powers Your Life
Public Air Fill Stations For Bicycles
Flyrad Combines Odd Sports Gear From the Past For a Crazy Ride
Poncho Tent Keeps You Dry While Walking Or Sleeping
Marquette Skis: Skinless Backcountry Ascending
Chums Turns Your iPod Nano Into a Wrist Watch
Unchill Yourself With The Unparka
October 2010
World's Tallest Manmade Climbing Wall
Oregon Scientific's All-Terrain 1080p Action Camera
Inflatable Bike Helmet May Be The Best-Looking Helmet Yet
The HydraBob Scuba Scooter Isn't Nearly As Cool As It Sounds
Laptop? iPad? No Problem, The STM Revolution's Got You Covered
A Bone Bicycle For Green Ghouls And Goblins
The Stemie Protects Your Nuts While Cycling
Christmas Comes Early For Rock Climbers: Rock Climbing Mugs
Suction-Cup Based Bike Rack
September 2010
10 Accessories You Really Need For Way Better Tailgating
Pedaled, Not Driven: BOND Bike Is The Coolest Cycle Ever
A Backpack For Bears: Granite Gear Nimbus Core
iPong: It's Like Batting Cages For Table Tennis
New Alarm Clock Concept Hurls Ball At Your Face To Get You Up
Magnetic Bike Water Bottle Holder Cuts Weight, Keeps Your Water Planted
Zeal Optics Solar-Powered Backpack
SEIL Bag: The LED Billboard For Your Back
GearBurger Is A Personal Sales Shopper For Sports Equipment
Machines Of The Game: Best Tailgating Vehicles Of 2010/11
Concept Bike Loses The Chain, Uses Cables
Mobile Treadmill Sounds (and Looks) Ridiculous, Could Be Interesting
Australian Ultrarunner Takes On Pole-To-Pole Run
Extreme Employment: 1,768-Foot Free Climb Up Radio Tower
Swimsense: The Pedometer For Swimming
Garia Golf Cart Goes From the Links to the Road
X-Scooter Takes Scootering to the NeXt Level
Solar Breeze Pool Robot: More Time Skinny Dipping, Less Time Cleaning
August 2010
Vail Techs Up Its Mountain With iPhone Apps And Radio Towers
Black Diamond Z-Poles: Ultralight AND Collapsible Hiking Poles
5 More Wacky, Unusual Extreme Sports
Swimming With Crocs: Exciting Or Insane
Camping In The Air: Blue Ridge Hammock
Exercise Makes Sweet, Sweet Love to Art: The Ciclotte
Amish Scooter Bikes Are Tastier Than Shoo-Fly Pie
Coaching Watch Is Soon To Be $150 Worth Of Smashed, Irreparable Pieces
SolLight Lightcap: Light Up Your Campsite With A Water Bottle
Scuba Meets Jet Ski In The Scubacraft
Bushnell Makes GPS Even Smaller And Less Expensive
IceHoldz Bring Some Realism to Indoor "Ice" Climbing
Integrated Camping Pump And Camping Mat Makes Camping Comfort Easy
Grabber Offers Air Conditioning For Athletes
Baseball's Big Unit Is Now A Paparazzi
From Argon Clothes To Skeleton Sleeping Pads, Klymit Delivers More Innovation
Sporty and Green: The Bamboo Water Bottle
Easton's New Ultralight, Two-Lb. Tent
July 2010
More Natural Skating: Sport Technology Flowboard
Exhilarating or Excruciating? 5 Unconventional Extreme Sports
Smart Helmet Tells You And Rescuers That You've Taken A Hard Hit To The Head
Classic Video: Dufus Shows Up To Cleveland Indians Game Wearing LeBron Jersey, Gets Kicked Out
Green Biking: Flow Scooter
Automatic Chef Rotating Campfire
Freerider Skatecycle Brings More Freedom To Skating
Training Wheels For Paddleboarding: Probably Useful, Definitely Geeky
Halo Bike Lock Sends You A Text When Someone Is Stealing Your Bike
Bamboo Bicycles By Organic Bikes
Warped Bike Locks Itself
Way Too Much Tech For Sunglasses: GK Vessa Camo
980 TATOU: Shoes For Parkour
LeBron James: Future Champion Or Major Choker?
Let's Go Paraguay!! Lingerie Model To Run Nude In The Streets If They Win The Cup
June 2010
Hammacher Basketball Hoop Rolls From Pavement Court To Poolside In A Jiff
Fast Forward Pedals Give Your Bike A Needed Boost
Swimming In The Clouds: 55-Story, Edgeless Pool
Running Through Water--Pool Sprint
KiFit Armband Measures Your Fitness During Both Waking And Sleeping Hours
10 Ultra-Cool Sports Concepts That Would Make the Perfect Gift For Dad...If They Existed
8 Great Sports And Summer Recreation Gifts For Father's Day 2010
Top MLB Stars Show Their Softer Sides For Dove's Men+Care
World Cup Goes Digital This Year
Drift Innovation Introduces World's First Wearable HD Action Cam With LCD Screen and Wireless Remote
Adidas to Launch Its Own Sports Drink
Can't Afford an Audi R8? How About A $15,000 Foosball Table
French Inline Skater Sets World Record For Highest Frefall
Sport Equipment From The Future: Hoverboard
Awkward Combination or Next Great Sport: Sailbiking
May 2010
MetriGear Vector Measures Your Pedal Power
More World Cup Excess: Soccer Ball Ice Cubes
World Cup Excess: HANNSoccer TV
Bike Helmet Bug Screen: Great For Bugs, Not So Much For Vision
Who Would Have Thought You Could Swim Off A Boat?
Two-Wheeled Java
Adidas Introduces World's Lightest Soccer 'Boot'
The Coolest Computer that You May Never Be Able to Buy
Greener Electric Jet Ski in the Works
Indoor Rowing: Goofy, New Wii Accessory
Stroller-Scooter Looks Ill-Advised in Every Possible Way
Wall-Mounted Grill: Great for Treehouses and Raging, House-Engulfing Infernos
Domyos Decathlon Punching Bag Lights You Up
Swack: It's a Sweatshirt; It's a Backpack; It's Kind of Awkward
Creepy, Crustacean-Looking Bike Saddle Provides a Smoother Ride
Apple Patents Heart-Rate Identification System
PedalBoard: Skating Makes Love to Cycling
Soopa Scoota: Street Luge Meets Skeleton
Warm Your Junk..Err..Jewels With The Jewel Warmer
April 2010
NuMetrex Fitness Bra Measures Your Heart Rate
Skiing Boulders: New Extreme Sport?
Lexus Introduces a Hybrid Bicycle Concept
Digital Sports Streaming Expands on Roku, Boxee and PlayStation 3
Hot New Dell Phone Leaks: Windows Phone 7-Based Lightning
Bungee Vegas-Style: Stratosphere's Newest Attraction
Underwater Polo Stick For That Really Slow, Sluggish Bounce
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A federal grand jury has indicted former California Public Employees' Retirement System (or CalPERS) Chief Executive Officer Federico Buenrostro on conspiracy charges in connection with a scheme to commit fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Monday.
The grand jury also indicted Alfred Villalobos, a former member of the pension fund's board, in connection with the scheme involving fraudulent documents related to a $3 billion investment of the retirement system in funds managed by New York-based private equity firm Apollo Global Management.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission last year charged the two men with scheming to defraud Apollo.
Current CalPERS leadership, in a press release issued following the grand jury indictments, called the Justice Department's actions against Buenrostro and Villalobos "another step on the road toward justice."


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A schoolboy actor from the north west is taking the movie and television worlds by storm.
Art Parkinson (12), from Moville, is probably best-known for playing the character Rickon Stark in HBO's hit series 'Game of Thrones'.
He has starred in all three seasons of the blockbuster show and returns in season four which hits our television screens on Monday evening on Sky Atlantic (9 p.m.)
Art has also been cast in action film 'San Andreas' and will star opposite Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson ('Fast and Furious 6'), Carla Gugino ('Night at the Museum') and Alexandra Daddario ('Percy Jackson') in the feature from New Line Cinema.
The plot involves a massive earthquake in California, after which a rescue-chopper pilot journeys across the state to rescue his daughter. Young Art plays Ollie, a ten year old who must flee for his life when the earthquake hits.
He's due to travel to Australia next month to begin filming.
Art has previously starred in 'Red Mist' and Irish horror film 'Dark Touch' with Padraic Delaney and Richard Dormer. He will also star in the upcoming 'Dracula Untold', playing the son of Luke Evans' character in the feature.
However, not content with allowing their younger brother to hog all the limelight, Art's older siblings, Pearce and Padhraig, are ploughing their own furrows in the cut-and-thrust world of entertainment.
Pearse (16) has already appeared in several productions on BBC, RTE and TG4 while, tomorrow evening, Padhraig (14) will be in Dublin for the Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTAs).
He recently starred in 'The Sea' alongside Ciaran Hinds and Sinead Cusack. The movie is up for four awards at the IFTAs.
Tutored by their actress mum, Movania, all three Parkinson boys certainly appear to be making big impressions in the entertainment business.
Art, meanwhile, is currently involved in another project in Los Angeles with some big name stars - however, details remain under wraps for the time being.
Turning to Art's 'Game of Thrones' role, mum Movania - who runs her own drama school - explained how her son secured the coveted role.
She said: "I'm an actress so I'd know a lot of people and friend of mine told me about how the team behind 'Game of Thrones' were looking for a Rickon Stark and couldn't find him.
"She said she was surprised we hadn't put Art up for audition so we did. He did a screen test on the Friday, met with the producers on the Monday. He met with Brendan Gunn, the voice coach who is also a native Irish man, and he was asked to do the same reading as he had previously done.
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I live to eat and sleep well, and most of the people I know will agree to one if not both; one of the biggest opponents of my life-mantra is my dear daughter. Why does she hate sleeping? And why does she hate eating good food, and no I am not talking about the baby-goop that is branded and sold as full nourishment for your kid, I am talking about absolutely tasty food made by the wife in shuddh-ghee. I would lick the plate clean if presented with that, take a nice loud burp and toddle off to sleep, not my daughter – she would take a look at it, scoff at the insolence of her parents that they gave her food, turn to the closest non-food object, pop that in her mouth and toddle off to tear apart another paper in small pieces. At least for the sleep part I can understand her logic – why waste it sleeping when you can spend that time making mom-dad turn tricks for you?
I don't know how, but she seems to have picked up a few political genes as well. She won't do anything until her palm is greased. "Want me to take a bite of food? First give me your mobile-phone." "Another bite? Jump up and down for me." "Another one? Only if you let me go out of the room after this bite." "More? I need Dad's glasses before I can promise anything." "Are you trying to stuff me? I need to watch that video on youtube." "Are you kidding me? I already ate 5 bites and I refuse to yield with even all your pressure. I am not a politician that I will agree if you promise me more."
I remember some research that kids start lying early, I can provide conclusive proof to that. If I am ignoring the kid, and she wants my attention she will resort to all tricks possible. She will blow her nose like it is running so that I check all is well, "OK Dad came and went back seeing my nose is not runny at all. Time to step it up a notch." Next she will shout putty (no, she is not talking about the ssh client – although can't be sure with kids of this age) instead of potty and hope for the best. When another check reveals her lies, she will resort to the safest bet: shout "dudhu" or "pani" – after all which Dad can ignore a plea of hunger? I will pick her up and get a glass of water for her. Mission accomplished! 🙂
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Small embedded PCs gain 2.6 Linux upgradeJan 24, 2006 — by LinuxDevices Staff — from the LinuxDevices Archive
Ampro Computers says it has "re-introduced" its line of small form-factor, x86 bench-top and wall-mount PCs based on Epic SBCs (single-board computers) and PC/104 expansion modules. The "ReadySystem" line is now available with Linux 2.6 pre-installed, or, starting in Q2, with embedded Windows OSes.
Ampro markets ReadySystems as complete bench-top and wall-mount PCs. The systems include one of the company's three ReadyBox enclosures, along with one of its three Epic form-factor SBCs. Processor options range from Intel's 400 MHz Celeron to a 1.4GHz Pentium M.
ReadySystems support up to 1GB of DRAM, and come with a 40GB hard drive preinstalled with a 2.6-series Linux kernel and Fedora Core 3 filesystem. CompactFlash storage options are also available. Beginning in Q2, Ampro will additionally offer options of Windows XP, Windows XP Embedded, and Windows CE 5.0, it says.
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- ReadySystem 2U — the medium profile system measures 7 x 6 x 3.5 inches (180 x 152 x 88mm), and is also available with rack-mount ears. In addition to an Epic form-factor SBC, the 2U model includes expansion slots for up to two PC/104, PC/104-Plus, or PCI-104 expansion cards. It also includes "convenient customizable I/O panels," Ampro says.
- ReadySystem ATX — this version of the system includes an integrated ATX power supply. It measures 11 x 7 x 4.5 inches (280 x 180 x 115mm). Like the 2U model, it is based on an Epic SBC, with support for up to two PC/104 expansion modules.
CEO Joanne Mumola Williams stated, "ReadySystem products provide a complete, flexible, yet inexpensive solution."
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The band members of Lau are in middle of their American tour. You can get the tickets here. Now is your chance to hear their epic recordings getting a live treatment. And if you are lucky enough, you might even get to interview band members. I am so happy to have my questions answered by Martin Green (accordion, wurlitzer, keys, electronics) courtesy of my friend Anita Daly.
Always exciting to be in America, we have some good friends here and there is such remarkable music to enjoy.
Lau have been in the US several times, but this is the longest tour to date, fantastic to get a chance to explore a bit more.
It was an extremely enjoyable process Joan Wasser came over from New York to record with us in Scotland, she has an amazing energy about her as a person and as a musician. We learned a lot from her during the recording.
The Bell that Never Rang is part of the city of Glasgow's coat of arms. The piece was commissioned by Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow. It is a celebration of Glasgow (a place we love very much).
Lau is a small band, and has never changed line-up (and never will) and so we find it hugely useful to collaborate with other musicians, it brings new ideas on and helps keep us open to new ways of thinking.
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Refrain: it's been a while.
It's been a long few weeks and now I resurface from the frenzy and flurry of Frieze. More like bobbing to the surface. Such is the energy-sapping nature of being alert at all times during an art fair. Don't get me wrong, it has been stimulating and invigorating. But now time for recharge.
Last night, for the first time in I don't remember, my trajectory was direct, straight home from work. It felt so foreign to return to joining the sea of commuters homebound to make dinner and relax. My mother flew in from Montreal to join in on the Frieze madness and it was a joy to share my daily life with her for a week-- but it too feels foreign to not have her in the same time zone, a tube ride away, to share a hug and debrief the day's activities. And now the return to the sometimes-solitary adult ex-pat life.
Today, I still felt drained; somehow I expected one night at home to act as complete recharge. Near the end of the afternoon, thinking of heading home and cooking, my lethargy kicked in, bemoaning -- or perhaps just whimpering -- to not being ready and not being up to the task. Solution? Soup. Noodles. Koya.
When I am feeling run down, my panacea has always been a good bowl of soup. I'm partial to a bowl of pho or a simple broth with thick fresh noodles. Koya, now expanded to have a bar neighboring its quaint ever-popular permanent-queue-outside restaurant, hits just the spot with its, dare I say it, scrummy noodles. The bar serves all the same fixing of the restaurant but somehow not everyone has gotten the memo. Maybe they remain steadfast to sitting at a table or honouring the original; meanwhile, I walked past the queue and right into a near-empty bar and ordered a bowl of solace, a bowl of recharge.
Fresh udon noodles, simple broth and some thinly sliced scallions served in a thick handmade ceramic bowl emanating heat.
I left the bar, packed full of people in the span of one bowl of soup, to head home, feeling refreshed and recharged.
I feel ready to re-embrace life's challenges and charge ahead with new energy. As the Koya website says in its charmingly badly translated mission statement, we 'believing in noodle power'. I believe.


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On-the-job accidents and work-related illnesses put people out of work for months or years a time. This can cause serious financial distress if you are unable to get the benefits and coverage you deserve under Minnesota workers' compensation laws. If you're suffering due work-related illness or injury in Minnesota, do not risk these consequences. Seek the assistance of an experienced workers' compensation lawyer in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. Call on attorney Daniel J. Brazil today.
Every Minnesota employer must carry workers' compensation insurance or agree to self-insure. While this requirement serves to protect the employer from great financial losses when an employee is injured, it mostly serves to provide injured or ill employees with the benefits they require to get healthy and rejoin the workforce.
Workers' compensation benefits include:
Learn whether you're eligible for these workers' comp benefits by requesting a free case evaluation from our injury law firm.
You cannot sue your employer for injuries or illnesses you sustained while on the job. In some instances, however, you may be able to pursue what is a called a third-party liability claim. This involves suing another person or company who caused your injury, as long as that person is not another employee at your workplace or if the injury occurred while you were off-site on work business. Speak to a workers' comp attorney to learn more.
Still have questions about workers' comp in Minnesota? Read these FAQs or call our law firm today.
Call our Minneapolis workers' compensation lawyers at 612-874-6109 or contact our work comp firm online to learn more about how we can help you with your workers' compensation claim. We can help you whether you're at the beginning of the filing process or needing help pursuing an appeal after a denied claim.
We offer free consultations to new clients, so there is no financial risk involved in picking up the phone and reaching out to us. We look forward to helping you get the workers' compensation benefits you deserve.


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The Bulls will waive Quincy Pondexter to make room for Tony Allen, Jameer Nelson and Omer Asik.
Joe Ingles hit seven 3-pointers en route to a career-high 27 points in Friday's 124-123 loss to the Warriors.
Tobias Harris caught fire down the stretch to lead the Clippers to a 108-92 win over the Thunder on Friday, scoring 26 points with 10 rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and two 3-pointers in 37 minutes.
Kevin Durant led the Warriors to a 124-123 win over the Jazz on Friday, scoring 38 points on 14-of-25 shooting.
Danilo Gallinari scored 26 points with five rebounds, one assist and four 3-pointers in 27 minutes against the Thunder on Friday night.
Boban Marjanovic scored 13 points in 16 minutes against the Thunder on Friday, adding five rebounds and no turnovers.
Steven Adams scored 17 points with 18 rebounds and one steal in 33 minutes against the Clippers on Friday.
Jimmy Butler could not be stopped in a 131-123 win over the Cavs on Friday, making 10-of-12 from the field and all 12 from the line for 33 points with seven rebounds, three assists, four steals, two blocks and one 3-pointer in 36 minutes.
Trae Young scored 20 points with nine assists, two rebounds, one steal, one block and four triples in 33 minutes vs. the Grizzlies on Friday.
Taurean Prince went off vs. the Grizzlies on Friday with 28 points, four rebounds, three assists, three steals and four 3-pointers.
Cedi Osman scored a career-high 22 points with three rebounds, eight assists, one steal and four 3-pointers in 35 minutes during a 131-123 loss to the Wolves on Friday.
Giannis Antetokounmpo did his thing on Friday, scoring 26 points (12-of-23 FGs) with 15 rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one block in 32 minutes against the Pacers.