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Friday, March 4, 2011
Comic 868: No Diamond, Just Rough
THE PLACE: the bedroom of a one-man apartment, somewhere in Massachusetts.
THE TIME: Thursday, March 3, 2011, between the hours of 11 PM and 12 AM
A young man sits alone at a desk, watching his favorite video series: an internet atheist who makes video responses to Youtube comments written by creationists. He chuckles as the video comes to a close. "Looks like science once again has triumphed!" he says aloud. He closes the tab, opening the one for Facebook. It is, of course, on her page. The one who denied him. The only one who didn't appreciate his genius (Besides that one fatass). The one who never laughed at his sex jokes, even when they were about her. The one who, for reasons he could never fathom, seemed offended by his constant requests to drink her breastmilk. That ungrateful bitch. Doesn't she know how great a compliment that is? He is of course not her "friend", and can unfortunately not see her pictures, but the very sight of her name makes his penis turgid. He can't help himself. His hand, seemingly of its own accord, slowly works its way into his stained briefs.
"OK, no more mister sadsack," he says as his tearful masturbation sessions comes to a close. "Time to remind the world that you are Randall Motherfucking Munroe: Internet Comedian". He pulls up Weechat and reads through the last few pages of his favorite chatroom. He cracks his knuckles (taking a moment to laugh at all the gullible fools who have never read Wikipedia's "list of common misconceptions" and believe this causes arthritis) and delivers a barrage of witty one-liners, one after the other. Chortling at his own wit, he copies the brilliant zingers and posts them on his favorite fora, for posterity's sake. He then opens up TV Tropes Wiki, his second-favorite wiki ever. He reads through trope after trope, guffawing at his fellow tropers' wit, or at least what is left of it after the fascist admins decided the wiki should be a Wikipedia clone. He comes across a familiar article, and notices something missing. "The page image", he shouts. "They changed it, those damn bastards! I had uploaded that image myself, as it was my favorite comic! Wait a minute. Oh no, the comic!"
He suddenly remembers the comic, that thing that makes it so he doesn't have to go to (or goto, as the case might be. He snickers as he writes that one down for later) work like some kind of common pleb. He pulls a sheet of white paper out of his printer and gets to work on the latest t-shirt ad. "OK Randall, you can do this alright," (he stops to laugh at the thought of all the pedantic English majors squirming at his misuse of the word, if only they could hear it) "Just put something down and I'm certain something will come to you". He haphazardly scrawls the first shape that comes to mind: a diamond. (Being a scientist, of course, he knows it's just a square rotated 45 degrees, not a carbon crystal. Silly plebs.) "I always can fall back on a chart," he says, and draws an "x" to denote it as such. "My audience, being geeks, of course loves chart humor. It takes a sophisticated mind to appreciate. Now what could this be? A Punnett square? No, I of course already made fun of biology yesterday. But who else does use this kind of chart? Wait, libertarians! That's it!" He scrawls the word in his semi-legible print in the top quadrant. "I am sure many of my compatriots have encountered libertarians who care about charts! So obviously that makes the first axis 'politics'. The next one can be…meta humor! Yes! Something that only sophisticated geeks like myself can understand! The other axis is 'people who like diamond-shaped diagrams'! So that puts libertarians at top, other politicians on the left, but who else cares about diamond-shaped charts? Wait! What's that thing that jocks like, that is on a diamond-shaped thing? Base…ball? Yes! 'Baseball'! Now for the last quadrant. Um…people who don't care about politics or diamonds….screw it, I'll just put 'other'! There! Now all that I need is a title. What are those charts called again?" He browses Wikipedia until he finds the article in question. "Yes, Nolan charts! That's perfect! Surely no lowly sheeple will be getting THIS reference!" He scans the comic, cleans it up in Photoshop, and uploads it onto his site. "Oh Randall" he says, shaking his head in disbelief at his own brilliance. "You are definitely a genius!"
PS: Ayn Rand was an incompetent hack and all libertarians are BASICALLY sociopaths. Discuss.
74 comments:
- AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 5:25 PM
Ayn Rand was actually a very competent hack.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 5:34 PM
- AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 6:23 PM
No, all libertarians are elaborately socipaths. They're basically stupid. They're also Soylent Green deniers.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 6:42 PM
I can't believe I'm saying this, considering the quality of his latest work, but this might be his worse "comic" yet. AND I like graph jokes! Why is Randy wasting his and our time with this bullshit?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 7:09 PM
I agreeReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 7:37 PM
Ayn Rand was hot, though.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 8:12 PM
Not enough slash -- too much fic.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 9:35 PM
Ayn Rand is bullshit. I must disagree with the sociopathic remark because Libertarianism ≠ anything to spew out of her mouth nor any other objectivist (which is actually everything Neitzsche ever said regurgitated in a 'new' philosophy. Anyone who ascribes to Rand's beliefs is either confused or too young to know better anyhow. They're not sociopaths because usually the grow up to learn otherwise. Some of them grow up and turn into Leonard Peikoff and then they are sociopaths.ReplyDelete
- A Roman CandleMarch 4, 2011 at 10:07 PM
How dare you insult the famed Russian-American Author, Philosopher, and sex kitten Ayn Rand!ReplyDelete
Oh, just you wait until I invent my perpetual motion machine! Then you'll all be sorry!
Also, Anon 9:35, Nietzsche was way better than Rand.
Nietzsche was waaaay hotter than Rand too. I just can't get enough of that moustache. No-one's done Nietzsche/Wagner slashfic yet, have they?ReplyDelete
I guess I have work to do.
I actually enjoyed this greatly. Reminded me why I come on this site. (Because honestly, I only read XKCD for this site and its comments)ReplyDelete
Also, in my experience, 'Libertarians' are just people who pretty much don't care about politics, but are chill with gay people and don't want to be called a socialist.
They also freaking love diamonds. Obviously. Who doesn't know that?
captcha: nonsi - half of Randall's comics are nonsincical unless you've read a very specific wikipedia article.
- AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 11:50 PM
There just wasn't anything that Nietzsche couldn't teach ya 'bout the raising of the afternoon wrist.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 12:58 AM
In my experience, libertarians are young men who constantly update their facebooks with links on how taxes are evil.ReplyDelete
So I'm trying to decide which direction my Nietzsche/Wagner slashfic should take. Should I go with:ReplyDelete
A Leitmotif of Love (romantic)
Ring of the Ubermensch (BDSM)
An Eternal Recurrence (of Angry German Manlove) (poem)
Zarathustra's Gape (wrong on every level)
I just can't choose...
- Chiggy ChuggaMarch 5, 2011 at 2:29 AM
in MY experience, most people with strong political opinions think that political questions have simple answers; are not familiar with the concept of research; and are mainly voicing their emotions, rather than arguing.ReplyDelete
among these, the libertarians are the ones whose emotions are hatred of people and desire of consumer goods.
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 2:58 AM
Thus Raped ZarathustraReplyDelete
Weak, petty and uninventive, the perfect title for slashfic.
- JustScottMarch 5, 2011 at 6:39 AM
If you move around the letters in "Ayn Rand", it becomes "An Randy".ReplyDelete
Good review btw.
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 6:54 AM
Meh, this was actually the first XKCD is a long time that got me to laugh out loud.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 7:13 AM
How did it make you laugh exactly? I wish i could laugh at stuff like this :(ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 7:42 AM
I thought I might have worked out the secret, but the drugs don't work. They just make it worse.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 7:46 AM
I could not help but notice that Rob has yet to publicly deny that his alleged dislike for XKCD is motivated by his intense Islamic extremism. I would not, however, discount the possible covert agency of one or more of the lesser known malevolent Djinn as the cause of this apparent detestation.ReplyDelete
The fact remains though: Rob hates Randall's freedom!
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 9:03 AM
I am so very clever. I strongly encourage others to edit its Wikipedia page to more accurately reflect reality as well.
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 9:37 AM
@anonymous 9:03 AM:ReplyDelete
Whether you are clever or not is indeed debatable. I can, however, attest to your ignorance of the Queen's English.
The phrase 'as well' should directly follow the word 'others'. You have split a verb phrase, ya daft cunt! Besides, phrasal vebs should be avoided when ever possible.
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 9:46 AM
I have no idea what you just said. Try speaking American; it's the only language I understand, you blimey bastard.
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 9:59 AM
Anonymous 9:46 AM said:ReplyDelete
"....I have no idea what you just said...."
I know.
Although I am a bastard - a fucking cunt bastard to be precise - I am in no way 'blimey' or even 'limey'. An argument for 'slimey' can be made though.
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 10:24 AM
Come now, you should know better than to try vandalizing xkcd's Wikipedia article. Wannabe wiki admins are like that page's white blood cells. Your edits didn't even last 5 minutes.
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 10:52 AM
I'd never heard of a "Nolan Chart" so I googled it and found http://www.nolanchart.com/ReplyDelete
That site had to have been created by the Craigslist design team. What a disorganized mess.
I enjoyed this post The_Autodidact, whomever you are.ReplyDelete
Ravenz: I'd like to see Ring of the Ubermensch (BDSM).
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Hey, I worked out what 'other' is: Neo Nazis, Black Panthers and the Peoples Front of Judea. Also, Libertarianism is a Nazi-Muslim-Judeo-French conspiracy to restore the House of Bourbon to the throne and retake America, you know like the Bible says.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 11:47 AM
The People's Front of Judea?ReplyDelete
Now you've done it! One or more of you cream of cunts is going to post Python crap now!
"Cream"! Wonderful collective noun there.
As a self-proclaimed libertarian, I think Nolan chart is bullshit. Personal and economic freedom are not orthogonal, but lie on the same axis. People who think there could exist personal freedom without economic freedom are simply delusional. In other words, communists are fucking retarded. Discuss.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 1:48 PM
Meanwhile, I have found a service that attempts to once and for all settle the question about which xkcd is the best.ReplyDelete
It appears to be a simple algorithm, it just needs a lot of clicking input.
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 2:19 PM
Timofei said:ReplyDelete
"....People who think there could exist personal freedom without economic freedom are simply delusional....."
Yes if your economic model is premised on market-based consumption. There are other models where personal freedom can be maximised and the concept of 'economic freedom' is meaningless.
I've been to places like that and the beer sucks - nothing like the profit motive and invisible hand to make a good beer I say.
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 2:22 PM
Aquarians Love To Fuck, Monty Python crap started prior to that but you weren't savvy enough to notice it.ReplyDelete
Timofei, collective personal freedom can not exist without a level of social restrictions so take your libertarian hogwash and wash your hog with it. That's a hilarious pun for thos who agree with me because "hog" is slang for a motorbike and motorbikes are endemic to bikie gangs-- an image of sociopathic freedom.
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 2:44 PM
Oh fuck your service is broke it's making me choose between 709 and 730 oh god oh god
Why does the left quadrant only say "Democrats, Republicans"? Doesn't Randall realize that there are other political parties?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 4:23 PM
To be fair, Randall lives in the US, so no.
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 5:05 PM
The bottom quadrant is clearly labelled "Other," so I'm not sure what you two are missing...ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 5:12 PM
Or maybe I'm the one missing something as I don't really know how to read such a diagram. The way I figured it, the Democrats and Republicans are being represented as over-opinionated, the baseball fans are being represented as under-opinionated, the libertarians are being represented as both over-opinionated and enjoying diamond-shaped diagrams, and every other position apparently takes a balanced view of these things.ReplyDelete
@Anonymous 4:23: Not really an excuse. By "other political parties" I meant American ones: the Green Party, the Constitution Party, the Peace and Freedom Party, and others, not to mention independents... Surely they're just as opinionated as Republicans and Democrats, maybe more so in some cases.ReplyDelete
again, Randall lives in the US. it's just not realistic to expect him to know that there are other political parties out there
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 6:48 PM
But he could be trying to joke that the two big parties are more blindly opinionated than the others. It might not be true (in fact I doubt it is considering that Democrats and Republicans would be more interested in maintaining power than anything else), but when has he ever let the truth get in the way of his insights?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 6:49 PM
In practical terms there are only two parties. This is because the US lacks a transferable vote system- inevitably the votes become polarised towards the two major parties.
As such it is unreasonable for a resident of the US, such as Randall, to know about other parties because they do not matter.
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 6:51 PM
I mean, since when have baseball fans loved charts shaped like diamonds? That's just the layout of the field. And do libertarians love any other diamond shaped chart than the Nolan Chart, which appears to only be used with just the one set of labels to make just the one point?ReplyDelete
also is it just me or does Randy's orientation of the chart make it a lot harder to read than the traditional on-its-side Nolan chart?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 8:55 PM
Ayn Rand was an incompetent hack. Most of my libertarian friends think the government should pay for shit, too, just not that much.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 9:11 PM
What's with all this talk about the comic? What happened to the revolution?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 9:58 PM
Indeed Robdall, if you GIS or visit Wikipedia you will find diamond charts in the top results, but in actual real world use the diamond form is rare. Oh and that fucking site is worse torture than xkcd itself, I refreshed a dozen times and just couldn't bring myself to click on anything.ReplyDelete
Oh I had a rant here earlier but lost it, it was like this. 'Other' is fucking lazy and I just spent more time thinking about this sentence than randy did about 'other'. Baseball lovers love diamond charts because... well fuck this is almost as lazy as 'others' and equally humourous, entertaining and competent. It's almost like he imagines baseball fans all suffer from aspergers and obsess over diamond shapes or some shit, oh and they're morons who don't get into politics because JOCKS LULZ! Lastly, haha, yeah wow it's so funny that there are lots of libertarian 'What is your political spectrum' sites that are rigged with heavily biased questions to make it look like every motherfucker who's not Hitler or Stalin is libertarian. Or perhaps he thinks he is a libertatian, sorry INTERNET libertarian on the INTERNET because that makes such a fucking difference as to political views, ahem anyway yeah and he really loves these fucking retarded 'tests', hey and what the fuck is up with dem and repub in the same box anyway and AAARGHHHWBGRBL
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 10:42 PM
Okay, so until I read this review, I thought the comic said Internet librarians...ReplyDelete
Yes, I am dumb.
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 10:44 PM
Demrepubs don't love diamond charts at all, dummy. That's what distinguishes them. Of course they're in the same box.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 11:36 PM
I like the "tl;dr" comment... it's like a lost person cryingReplyDelete
you're at a site dedicated to ranting. If it's tl;dr then you're in the wrong place
- Neal StephensonMarch 5, 2011 at 11:37 PM
Maybe the groupings on the chart are intentionally terrible and illogical to parody the real Nolan Chart?ReplyDelete
Or am I giving Randy too much credit?
Why am I asking a question like that here?
Captcha: Snulu. Cthulu's cuddly, more lovable brother.
- AnonymousMarch 6, 2011 at 2:00 AM
Don't worry Neal, that wouldn't be giving him any credit at all. It would be an entirely witless form of parody.ReplyDelete
- Neal StephensonMarch 6, 2011 at 2:59 AM
I like this parody. Cuts straight to the original purpose of the Nolan Chart and the smallest political quiz:ReplyDelete
I like the blatant propaganda involved in turning the Nolan chart 45 degrees - the libertarians go on top and central, and the standard Liberal/Republican stay lower down and look more like extremists.
Republicans should change the 'more personal freedom' axis to 'moral fortitude' - then they can go on top. Liberals can switch 'economic freedom' with 'egalitarianism'.
- Jon LeviMarch 6, 2011 at 3:33 AM
Anon 10:42, you are not alone.ReplyDelete
By the way, the 'best xkcd' link is great. I just spent over an hour adding 400 votes.
- AnonymousMarch 6, 2011 at 9:27 AM
Well, if statistics has taught me anything it's that 1300 non-unique voters can't be wrong -- top XKCD comics are from the first 250 comics.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 6, 2011 at 10:56 AM
You know what? This blog used to have its moments. It used to be funny, even insightful.ReplyDelete
Carl was good at picking apart XKCD, and he was even able to make good posts about the occasional mediocre-to-good comics.
Then Carl left, and it's the same Randy's-obsessed-with-meg shit over and over and fucking OVER again. Seriously, Rob, you bitter, obsessive, talentless hack, just let this die.
but i didn't even write this one.ReplyDelete
bitter? maybe, though not bitter at or because of XKCD.
obsessive? again, maybe, but not at or because of XKCD. (I'm self-obsessed, obviously, though I don't think that qualifies me for being 'obsessive' by most uses of the word)
talentless? it's hard to be talented when you are actively trying not to be, so i'll accept that one
hack? definitely!
rob it does not count as self-obsessed if your self occupies the entire observable universeReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 6, 2011 at 12:09 PM
Note that the worst comics are all ones that are relatively recent. Personally I couldn't stand to vote for any: they were all bad.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 6, 2011 at 12:25 PM
Obsessively obese!ReplyDelete
- JustScottMarch 6, 2011 at 2:39 PM
A lot of my votes to which xkcd I like most are mainly which of the two I hate least.ReplyDelete
clearly, we need to make "which XKCD is worst?" based on those principlesReplyDelete
- RochambeauMarch 6, 2011 at 4:15 PM
"talentless? it's hard to be talented when you are actively trying not to be, so i'll accept that one"ReplyDelete
How do you manage that? I've been trying to be talentless for a while, but it's failure upon failure. Talent keeps pouring out of everything I write, paint or compose.
Captcha: lessers
I'd like to have the power to sit in front of the world and just be a normal, plain guy, without the urge to magnify through art everything I see or feel.
I envy you. I envy you all.
- AnonymousMarch 6, 2011 at 6:59 PM
Rochambeau, you will never understand the joy of secreting pure and unadulterated garbage.ReplyDelete
The US needs an actual radical socialist party that shits on everyone else for being insufficiently socialist, and accuses them of being libertarians. That would be effective at catching the radical right with their "accepting that other humans have worth = OMG STALIN" shit.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 6, 2011 at 7:18 PM
I think we killed all those guys like 60 years ago.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 6, 2011 at 7:47 PM
I actually thought this writeup was great. It is probably the most accurate representation of Randal's work schedule ever (the whole not giving two shits about his 'art' thing). With shit like this comic it's hard to believe he spent more than 10 minutes on it.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 6, 2011 at 10:38 PM
Oh hai, there's a new comic, about computers acting like people. Instead of the usual people acting like computers.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 6, 2011 at 10:47 PM
@10:38, I'm not so sure that's entirely correct; it seems like the "phone" character is just Randy, while the "server" character is all the people Randy perceives as assholes, yet they run the servers his phone connects to.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 6, 2011 at 10:52 PM
It's clearly an allegory for the Libyan rebellion, guys -- try to keep up.ReplyDelete
Captcha: mists.
- AnonymousMarch 7, 2011 at 1:17 AM
But Randy's hardly ever topical--He's usually off by 3 months or more.ReplyDelete
OMG RANDY HAS LEARNED TO SEE INTO THE FUTURE.ReplyDelete
Samantha, that's a great idea. Lol @ Anonymous, you are so inconsistent, why can't you keep just one opinion??ReplyDelete


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The first name in craft beers is Dick, not Sam
Pottsville, Pa. - As a teenager stacking barrels after school at his family's brewery in Pottsville, Pa, Richard L. "Dick" Yuengling, Jr.. was encouraged by plant workers to avoid a career in the family business. America's taste for national brands such as Budweiser, Coors and Miller, they said, was going to put them all out of a job.
Undeterred, Yuengling bought D.G Yuengling & Son Inc. from his father in 1985, and built it into the maker of the country's best-selling craft beer brand. As the company's value soared in the past decade amid a surge in demand for craft brews, Yuengling became a billionaire.
"We stay nuts and bolts - we make beer," Yuengling, 69, said in an interview last month on the floor of his brewery in Pottsville, an old coal town 75 miles northwest of Philadelphia. "People pick up our products today because they are tasteful and they have character."
D.G Yuengling & Son sold more than 2.5 million barrels of beer last year, a 15 percent increase from 2010, according to the company. Its flagship offering, Yuengling Traditional Lager, a medium-body brew, was the best-selling super-premium beer and the fifteenth most-popular beer total in the U.S. in 2011, according to Norwalk, Conn.-based industry researcher Beverage Information Group. The lager and five other beer varietals helped Yuengling pass Boston Beer Co., the maker of the Sam Adams brands, as the largest U.S.-owned beer maker by volume sold in 2011.
"Dick is an American original," said Jim Koch, CEO of Boston Beer, in a phone interview. "For years, people thought they were smarter than Dick and told him to do things differently. He never did, and for 27 years he has proved them wrong."
Yuengling said the company has little debt and keeps its marketing and distribution costs lower than most of its peers by having a smaller geographic footprint - its beers are only available in 14 states - and selling more draft beer, which has bigger profit margins and constitutes 30 percent of its business, three times the industry average, according to Yuengling.
Based on the company's stated 2012 production of 2.9 million barrels and the enterprise value-to-earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization multiple of Boston Beer, closely held Yuengling is valued at $1.8 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Enterprise value is defined as market capitalization plus total debt minus cash.
Yuengling declined to comment on the company's value or profitability. He has never appeared on an international wealth ranking.
"I know we're doing well," Yuengling said, smoking a Marlboro Light while sitting in his brewery's tasting room. "We're OK financially. We can go to wherever we want to go to open new states, there's a lot of distributors who want our brand. It's a good addition to anyone's portfolio because it's profitable to them."
Together, Belgium-based Anheuser-Busch InBev, which sells more than 200 brands, and MillerCoors, a 70-brand joint venture of London-based SABMiller and Denver-based Miller Coors Brewing Co., control almost 80 percent of the U.S. beer market, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Imported beer accounts for about another 14 percent of the business. Yuengling and other craft breweries make up the rest.
"The industry isn't growing so much, so the gains that the Sam Adams and Yuengling brands are making are coming out of someone else's pocket," said Kenneth Shea, a beverage industry analyst with Bloomberg Industries in Princeton, N.J.
While U.S. beer consumption fell 1.3 percent in 2011 to 2.78 billion cases, the super-premium, craft beer and malt beverage segment grew almost eight percent, according to Beverage Information Group. Wine grew 3.1 percent and spirits grew 3.4 percent in the same period.
To counter the rise of brands such as Sam Adams and Yuengling, beer makers are buying or creating their own craft beers. In 1995, MillerCoors released Blue Moon, a medium-bodied fruity beer often served with an orange slice. Sales of Blue Moon increased 21 percent in 2011 to narrow Yuengling's sales lead to about 935,000 barrels.
Yuengling's roots in the U.S. date to 1829, when his German immigrant great-great-grandfather, David G. Yuengling, built a brewery in Pottsville to serve the region's expanding German beer-drinking population. His first year of production yielded 600 barrels.
In 1831, the facility burned down and a new one was built closer to a spring that now lies in the center of town. That brewery still stands, producing as much as 600,000 barrels annually and giving Yuengling the enviable marketing claim as America's oldest brewery.
The company expanded with the rise in beer-drinking immigrants in the northeastern U.S. Wagons full of beer from local breweries, including Yuengling, would park outside Pennsylvania coal mines to serve the workers before, during and after work.
At Maroons, a Pottsville bar named for the local National Football League franchise locals contend won the national title in 1925, Yuengling paraphernalia lines the walls along with sports memorabilia. Five Yuengling offerings are on tap.
As with other watering holes in the city of 14,000, a Yuengling draft costs $2.50, based on a company policy to keep prices low for its beer in Pottsville. The practice, Yuengling said, is to thank local customers who have remained loyal to the brand and its unchanging flavor as Budweiser, Miller and other brands grew through ubiquitous marketing campaigns.
Outside Pottsville, where the company employs 175 people, Yuengling's strategy is to sell their products within 75 cents of the cost of a Budweiser and Miller in bars, and close to them in retail stores. Shadowing national brands on price contrasts with other craft brewers, who aim to sell their products at a premium, according to Boston Beer's Koch. That strategy has allowed Yuengling to increase sales volume more than 2,000 percent since he bought the company.
In his first decade of ownership, word of mouth was enough to double the business.
By 1999, he was having trouble meeting demand. Yuengling decided to pull his product out of New England and other markets to focus on the Pennsylvania while building a second, $50 million brewery in Pottsville.
That year another chance to expand presented itself when the family owners of Stroh Brewery Co., a Detroit-based brewer founded in 1850, decided to shutter most of its business. Yuengling bought Stroh's 1.6 million barrel capacity plant in Tampa, Fla. Within six months, it allowed him to fill every order.
Two years later, the second Pottsville brewery opened and Yuengling began broad selling in the south. The added capacity dovetailed with momentum in the craft beer movement - encouraged by consumers who demanded more flavors - that has enabled brands such as Yuengling and Sam Adams to grow in a tepid market.
''It's simple: people are drinking less and drinking better," said Koch. "There's not much more to it than that. We've seen the same trend before in wine and in hard liquor."
Yuengling, who expanded into Ohio in 2011, says he has no immediate plans to further expand capacity or enter new markets.
"Run your brewery at capacity or close to it, that's how you are successful financially," he said.
His market share is about 10 to 15 percent in the states he sells in, good enough for a national market share of about 1.2 percent, according to Bloomberg Industry's Shea.
Yuengling doesn't exhibit the kind of wealth his business affords him, preferring to wear blue jeans, sneakers and Yuengling-logoed shirts around the office. He lives 20 blocks from the brewery, and is known to get up before sunrise to plow snow.
In the evening, he drinks a couple of beers. If Yuengling isn't for sale, he'll drink Sam Adams or Sierra Nevada. Associates who order wine or cocktails are viewed with suspicion.
"We're in the beer business, so that's what I support," he said. "I find it kind of strange that beer wholesale owners, I see them with a glass of wine sometimes. What the hell are you doing here? You're promoting a competitor!"
Yuengling says he has no plans to sell the company in a public offering or to a potential buyer. He hears out investment banker pitches and then sets them aside. The dominant beer makers have stopped asking if he's interested in selling. Two of Yuengling's four daughters, Jennifer and Wendy, hold management positions at the company. He hopes a third, who clashed with him much like he butted heads with his father, will want to return to the business too.
"We put 'American-owned, family operated' right on the case. And you know what? It means something to some consumers," he said, a smile emerging as he pulled a drag from his cigarette. "It doesn't mean something to everybody. But they are anti-corporate America, the younger people today, and maybe rightfully so."
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Rwanda has made remarkable economic progress since the 1994 genocide. Per capita incomes rose from US$140 in 1994 to US$343 in 2007. Rwanda's macroeconomic performance has been good in recent years, despite major constrains. Between 2001 -2008, growth averaged 6.8 percent annually. However, food insecurity remains a significant threat in Rwanda, which is a low-income, food-deficit and least-developed country, ranked 167 of 182 countries in the 2009 UNDP Human Development Report.
High population density and growth have led to deforestation, soil erosion, landscape and decreased agricultural productivity. At least 22 percent of households (2.2 million people) are food-insecure, and another 24 percent are highly vulnerable to food insecurity. Food utilization is also a problem, as reflected in high levels of maternal and child malnutrition in many parts of the country. Over 50 percent of children are chronically malnourished, while one child in four is underweight.
The Government of Rwanda, through the Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy (EDPRS) for 2008-2012, gives high priority to the creation of improved safety nets for the poorest and the most vulnerable people. The Government plans to launch a national school meal programme, which links directly to the Education Sector Strategy (ESSP). In the recent finalized retreat, food security and nutrition are among the twelve priorities identified by the government for 2010.
Rwanda is one of eight pilot countries for the One UN "Delivering as One" initiative. The ONE UN programme focuses on five strategic thematic areas: governance; health, HIV and population; education; environment and sustainable growth and social protection.
WFP is working to connect farmers in Rwanda to markets through the Purchase for Progress initiative. Learn more
In 2010, WFP is targeting around 540,000 people for food assistance across Rwanda. Last year, WFP reached 535,000 people with food supplies.
In 2009, WFP provides food assistance to 58,000 refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as 10,000 Rwandan refugees returning home. Food-for-work projects for badly affected communities also help to create vital assets such as terraced land, dams, new tree plantations and improved roads and housing.
WFP also supported 6,000 malnourished pregnant and lactating women for six month before and after delivery under MCHN programme and 17,000 malnourished children under 5 years through a supplementary feeding programme. A project to provide rabbits to health centers is designed to improve protein levels in daily diets. Kitchen gardens established at health centers contribute to improve household dietary diversity and built food security to reduce dependency on food assistance. To ensure improved adherence to anti-retroviral treatment by people suffering from HIV/AIDS, WFP provides patients with corn-soya blend (CSB), oil and sugar, to be served as porridge.
Every school day, 300,000 primary school students receive a hot lunch in 300 schools dotted around the most food-insecure parts of the country. WFP is working to strengthen government capacity in managing the Rwanda's school meals programme. WFP will gradually hand over school meal responsibilities to the government with a full phase-out expected by 2012.


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The library offers extensive information for everybody interested in modern art. All media can be used within the reading room of the library free of charge and without registration. Most of the books and journals can be borrowed home up to three month. Please read our loan conditions for further details.
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In the reading room are reference works on art history and adjacent areas as well as the current issues of most of our journals. These media can not be borrowed and should be used in the reading room. In the new items display we always show new books and exhibition catalogues.
All other media are in closed stacks and can be ordered with the provided order slips at the circulation desk or directly through the online catalog. Orders from the stacks are ready in a short time (usually no more than 15 minutes). Orders for the same day are accepted until 17:45.
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In the multimedia study area there are four workstations available. Here you can use the electronic media of the library (analogue videos, DVDs, vinyls, audio CDs, CD-ROMs).
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In response to growing concern about illegal trade in wildlife, the US Department of State has declared 4 December as Wildlife Conservation Day and is calling for individuals across the world to support threatened species by signing up to a Wildlife Pledge. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) welcomes this initiative given the recent escalation of poaching for a number of species that is compromising decades-long efforts towards the conservation and sustainable use of wild species.
Wildlife Conservation Day promotes the conservation and protection of threatened species, specifically elephants, rhinos and tigers and raises awareness about the harmful security, economic and environmental effects of wildlife poaching and trafficking. To help combat wildlife crime by reducing consumer demand, individuals are encouraged to take a Wildlife Pledge to become a more responsible consumer and learn about the products they purchase so that they can help protect wildlife.
Many people depend on wildlife and plants directly for their livelihoods, food, fuel, shelter and medicines. Many populations consider some charismatic species as part of their natural heritage and these species often provide revenues from tourism that not only contributes to local economies but also to the continuity of conservation efforts. However, over-exploitation puts the survival of many species at risk. The monitoring and regulation of wildlife trade is therefore essential in the protection of wild species.
"Some species like tigers have been on a continuing decline for a long time and are on the brink of extinction but others like African elephants and white rhinos were faring much better, at least in some parts of their range as a result of conservation work. We cannot let organized crime reduce decades of effort to zero," says Jean-Christophe Vié, Deputy Director, IUCN Global Species Programme, and Director, Save Our Species (SOS). "IUCN and its Species Survival Commission (SSC) are contributing to this effort by gathering and analyzing information; advising international processes such as the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Fauna and Flora (CITES); and also supporting action on the ground."
Thanks to the unmatched expertise provided by SSC, IUCN is well placed to provide very specific information and guidance for many targeted species such as elephants and rhinos. In collaboration with TRAFFIC International, the wildlife monitoring network, it also provides an independent and science based analysis of the proposals to amend the CITES Appendices which list the species affected by international trade.
Thanks to SOS (Save Our Species), the global coalition initiated by IUCN, Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the World Bank, support is being given to several conservation projects aimed at reducing poaching of some of the most threatened species worldwide and some of the species most targeted by poaching. For example, SOS is working with The WILD Foundation to protect Mali's remaining elephants; with Save the Rhino International to monitor Namibia's Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis); as well as with both the Malaysian Nature Society and Wildlife Conservation Society to conserve tigers in Southeast Asia. It recently announced new projects with the International Rhino Foundation to prevent poaching of the Javan Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros sondaicus) and Sumatran Rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis).
In general a cornerstone of these projects is promoting a tradition of conservation through direct community participation in species protection. To reduce poaching risks, the projects employ a range of strategies including the equipping and training of personnel for anti-poaching patrolling; community oriented resource management initiatives; eco-tourism alternatives; education; and awareness raising activities.
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VANCOUVER — Playing the Winter Classic card and cancelling the Jan. 1 marquee NHL event Friday could signal that owners are all-in to extend the lockout well beyond Nov. 30. Then again, it could be just that. A threat.
"I'm sure it's part of a negotiating ploy, but we have to take every deadline that they give us seriously," said Vancouver Canucks goaltender Cory Schneider, who may have a lockout playing option in Switzerland as a dual citizen. "If they want to save it, you'd think they would be more pro-active and start negotiating. We're willing to talk about everything and they're willing to talk about one thing and one thing only. There are many aspects of their proposal we don't like and it's not just the money. Both sides need to get back with no pre-conditions."
A work-stoppage clause in the NHL's contract with the University of Michigan allows the league to opt out of the rental agreement for the 110,000-seat football stadium by Friday and forward a $100,000 penalty. That was already paid in a $3 million rental agreement, but cancelling beyond Friday would add to out-of-pocket expenses. The NHL requires six weeks to construct rinks in Ann Arbor, Mich., and Comerica Park in Detroit as part of a week-long hockey festival.
While the league and players agree that a 50-50 split of revenues makes sense, they can't agree on how to divide that pie. The players want a sliding scale to 50 per cent to protect current contracts. Owners want an immediate rollback of salaries and the NHLPA wants a better definition of hockey related revenue.
"It's one of the only places in the world where they [owners] sign them [contracts] and renege on them without us being creditors," said Los Angeles Kings defenceman Willie Mitchell. "If they're all signed before and knowing you had a plan for a rollback or escrow to claw all this money off players, that's not negotiating in good faith."


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Tips for Outdoor Decor with Interior Stylist Paul Semkuley
Summer is here and it's time to spend some time enjoying the great outdoors. The good news is, with great outdoor decor, you don't have to lose all the comforts of the indoors while you enjoy the summer weather. Interior Stylist Paul Semkuley of re:Source Lifestyles shares his secrets for creating a beautiful and comfortable outdoor living space.
1. Plan Your Space
Paul's first task when designing an outdoor living space is to establish a great foundation with a multi-functional seating area. "A cube can function as a table as well as additional seating," says Paul.
2. Outdoor Design Basics
Once you've established a foundation with furniture, there are a few other key pieces you'll want to look for next. A great area rug will help pull the space together. "You can choose something that will be bright and bold or neutral and calming," says Paul. "It will help set the tone for your space." Lighting is something that you may forget in an outdoor space. Of course, you'll have the natural light of the sun but adding lanterns and overhead lighting will help transition your space from day to night.
3. Invest in Key Spaces
Designing an outdoor living space can be overwhelming. If budget is a key factor for you, focus your funds on quality furnishings. "A sectional with a couple chairs is probably your best bet," says Paul. "Just make sure you look for durable, weather-resistant materials. Cushions should be made of high-density foam so they will last through the years." You can may thriftier choices on your accessories as these can easily be changed out from year to year.
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The last step to creating that perfect outdoor living area is to bring some of the comforts of indoors out. Comfortable pillows and accents complete the look. Your space will look and feel complete. "My clients are often amazed at how comfortable and relaxing and outdoor living area can be," said Paul.
For more tips from Paul on choosing the right fabrics for your outdoor space, you can watch his video here.
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Ensuring safe care for patients who require care in the hospital setting has always been an important issue for healthcare providers and institutions, but it has become a front-and-center topic of discussion in recent years. National Patient Safety Awareness Week, sponsored by the National Patient Safety Foundation (www.npsf.org) is March 3-9. Southwest Health System hospitalist Kent Aikin, MD, says that patient safety is top of mind for nurses, physicians, and all healthcare providers 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. "There are many factors to consider related to patient safety," said Aikin. "Reducing the risk of medication errors is, to me, the number one issue."
Nurses, pharmacists, and doctors have many procedures in place to make sure that each patient receives the medications they are prescribed correctly - the right drug, in the right dosage, at the right time. Patients have a role to play in avoiding medication errors, as well, according to Aikin. "When patients are aware and knowledgeable about what they are taking, the chance of them being given the wrong drug or one that will interact negatively with something they're taking is greatly reduced," he said. It's also important for patients to be upfront with nurses and doctors about all medications they take (including over-the-counter and recreational drugs, vitamins, and supplements) and to inform healthcare providers about any allergies they have.
Aikin suggests that everyone, no matter their age or health status, maintain a list of medications they are currently taking, keep it updated, and keep it with them. Wallet-sized cards designed for this purpose are available for free at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Having a medication list available in the event that emergency department or inpatient hospital treatment is needed allows caregivers to know what medications are currently being taken and to avoid administering duplicate or contraindicated drugs. "This list is an excellent source of information for healthcare providers," said Aikin. All too often, he noted, patients will say, for example, that they take a blue pill in the morning and a red pill twice a day. "There are a lot of red and blue pills out there," he said.
Hospitalized patients can be proactive in reducing their risk of receiving an incorrect medication by being vocal. "Patients should feel comfortable asking nurses what's being administered each time they're being given a medication," said Aikin. Doing so helps raise awareness and keeps everyone on their toes.
Patients who are admitted to the hospital should bring their current medication bottles with them; however, in almost all cases those drugs will be administered by nursing staff over the course of the stay. "So many medications can interact that we need to have control over what patients are taking while they're in our care," said Aikin.
Preventing hospital-acquired infections is another important patient safety goal, and one that is getting a lot of attention due to a rise of antibiotic-resistant "super bugs." Fortunately, this has not been a significant problem locally because hospital staff are trained and regularly re-trained in techniques to help prevent the spread of infections. Hand washing is the most important activity that anyone can do to prevent infection. Here again, patients can take an active role in ensuring their safety while in the hospital. "Patients should be bold and ask each nurse and doctor whether they've washed their hands before administering treatment," said Aikin. "Patients may be reluctant to do this, but hospital staff expect to be asked and we encourage it."
Because hospitalized patients are ill and more susceptible to getting infections, it's important for friends and family not to visit if they themselves are not feeling well. When visitors do call on patients in the hospital, they should wash their hands before and after the visit or use the hand sanitizer that is available in wall dispensers all around the building.
Another step that hospital staff members take to keep patients safe is asking them their name and date of birth and checking their hospital ID bracelet frequently. This may seem redundant to patients but the procedure ensures that Mrs. Jones is not taken down for an x-ray that was ordered for Mrs. Smith who is in the room across the hall, and that patients are given the correct medications and even the correct meal trays.
One simple step that patients can take while they're in the hospital to ensure their own safety is to tell nurses and doctors if they experience any new symptoms or significant change in the way they're feeling. Patients know their bodies better than anyone and clear communication with healthcare providers is an important factor in safety, quality care, and positive clinical outcomes.
Southwest Health Notes is a public service feature provided by Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez, Colorado. The information provided herein is not intended as patient-specific medical advice or as a substitute for consultation with your personal healthcare provider.


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Designer Profile: James Davie
James M. Davie Design Inc. is a comprehensive design firm specializing in residential interiors. It's principal, James M. Davie, moved to New York City in 2001 to attend the Parson's School of Design; from which he graduated in 2003. During his 9 years of work experience in New York he worked for some of the most highly respected design firms in the industry; most notably S. R. Gambrel Inc.; at which he spent the last 7 years. Having assisted in the design of dozens of magnificent properties in New York City, the Hamptons, and Europe, James in 2012 moved back to his hometown of Toronto Canada in order to bring a new level of design and aesthetic to the Canadian marketplace. His firm is able to fully meet your design needs from architectural conception to decorative completion and prides itself on being able to work closely with architects, contractors and tradespeople to make your home into a true showpiece.
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WASHINGTON — The White House said this morning that President Barack Obama will meet Friday with congressional leaders to discuss what to do about $85 billion in mandatory spending cuts.
The top Democrat and Republican in both the House and Senate will attend. It's the first face-to-face meeting this year between Obama and Republican leaders.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell says it's a chance to address ways to reduce government spending. He says Americans won't accept more taxes as part of a deal to avert the cuts.
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About the Register
The Docomomo US Register is an online database of buildings, sites, and neighborhoods of the modern movement in the United States.
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The mission of The Register project is to provide a useful educational tool for the public, to promote the significance of threatened modern buildings and sites, and to foster the identification, local designation, and conservation of modern movement resources. The Docomomo US Register is a searchable database available for public access. Data is documented according to the Docomomo International fiche format and contains locational, historical, and evaluative information for surveyed properties.
The database follows the informational format of the Docomomo International Short-form Fiche. Currently available fiches have been developed since the formation of the U.S. Working Party in 1995. The initial inventory represents the research contributions of Docomomo US members and academic initiatives at various institutions. Creation of the Online Register is due in large part to the contributions of former Docomomo US Board Member Gary Koll. Beginning in 2006, the database was reformatted for the organization's Drupal website. Future Growth The Docomomo US register database will continually expand to become the comprehensive record of modern movement resources of the built environment in the United States. Docomomo US seeks fiche representing both pre-existing and original scholarship, and recording resources of national, regional, and local significance. To contribute Register fiche, update fiche information, or comment on data accuracy, please email info(AT)docomomo-us.org.
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The Docomomo US Register is part of the larger effort by Docomomo International and all other national/regional working groups to fulfill one of Docomomo's aims: "to document significant examples of the modern movement and to share knowledge worldwide by creating a collective register." The Register consists of documentation forms, referred to as fiches, which come in two formats, "full" and "minimum." The international register effort was started in 1992 and is headed by a committee, the International Specialist Committee on Registers (ISC/R). The international register consists of fiches submitted by national/regional working groups and currently documents about 800 buildings and sites from approximately 35 countries worldwide. Submissions are done annually and the documentation is kept at the Netherlands Architecture Institute (NIA); means are also being explored to make the documentation available online. Since 2003 submissions to the international register have been based on a specific theme established by the committee for that year. In addition to maintaining the archive the ISC/R published a selection of documented buildings during 2000 and plans broader publishing of The Register in the future. The ISC/R also works to nominate significant examples of modern architecture and planning to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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From housewarmings to the holidays, home decor is a wonderful gift option and one that keeps on giving. So, if you're like us and still have quite the dent to make to your holiday gift list, this post is for you.
A holiday go-to, a handmade wreath is a heartfelt gift that is sure to be cherished. Gift as either a stand-alone piece or with a beautifully crafted accessory such as holiday bells. Check out this great, inexpensive option from Target.
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If you'd prefer to give decor that will be used beyond the holidays, opt for practical items like a marble cutting board or tiered jewelry stand. Other great options for decor gifts are decorative vases and throw pillows. Make sure to stick with basic styles and neutral colors if you opt for these items, so they can used in a variety of settings.
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BOSTON (AP) -- The newfound confidence that investors showed at the start of the year held up through the end of January. It has boosted cash flows into stock mutual funds to the highest levels in years.
By one measure, funds attracted cash at the fastest pace in 17 years. Lipper reports that stock mutual funds and exchange-traded funds attracted more than $34 billion for the four weeks ended Jan. 30. That's the largest four-week total since 1996.
Other fund researchers also report high levels of cash coming in as stock prices climbed to five-year highs. January was the first month since February 2012 that U.S. stock fund deposits exceeded withdrawals.
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To help you get a better understanding of some commonly prescribed medications-including their possible side effects, directions on how to take them, and potential drug interactions-we've compiled the following searchable list of drug information.
IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Keflex
USES: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.Top
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually every 6 to 12 hours with or without food. If you are using the suspension, shake the bottle well before each dose. Measure the dose carefully using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. In children, the dose is also based on weight. For the best effect, take this antibiotic at evenly spaced times. To help you remember, take this medication at the same time(s) every day. Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a return of the infection. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.Top
SIDE EFFECTS: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or upset stomach may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new yeast infection. Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge, or other new symptoms. This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition (Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea) due to a resistant bacteria. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has stopped. Do not use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain medications if you have any of the following symptoms because these products may make them worse. Tell your doctor right away if you develop: persistent diarrhea, abdominal or stomach pain/cramping, blood/mucus in your stool. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.Top
PRECAUTIONS: Before taking cephalexin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to penicillins or other cephalosporins (such as cefpodoxime); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, stomach/intestinal disease (such as colitis). The liquid form of this product may contain sugar. Caution is advised if you have diabetes. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely. Cephalexin may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work as well. Do not have any immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication unless your doctor tells you to. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.Top
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Although most antibiotics are unlikely to affect hormonal birth control such as pills, patch, or ring, a few antibiotics (such as rifampin, rifabutin) can decrease their effectiveness. This could result in pregnancy. If you use hormonal birth control, ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including Coombs' test, certain urine glucose tests), possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.Top
OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe/persistent vomiting, blood in the urine, seizures.Top
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection unless told to do so by your doctor. A different medication may be necessary in that case. Laboratory and/or medical tests (such as kidney function, cultures) may be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.Top
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.Top
STORAGE: Store the capsules and tablets at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Store the suspension in the refrigerator between 36-46 degrees F (2-8 degrees C). Do not freeze. Keep the container tightly closed. Discard any unused portion after 14 days. Different brands of this medication may have different storage requirements. Read the package labeling or ask your pharmacist for the storage requirements for the product you are using. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.Top
Information last revised November 2016. Copyright(c) 2016 First Databank, Inc.


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Configurable the way you need, the Omnino 5 takes all-in-one computing to the next level with a wide range of Intel® Core processors.
Omnino 5 spec sheet
The Omnino 4 is Viglen's 4th generation of all-in-one PC combining performance, choice and manageability with a wide range of Intel® Core processors.
Omnino 4 spec sheet
The Omnino 5 is an integrated all-in-one PC from Viglen created with the benefit of three decades of design knowledge.
Drawing on our own experience as well as listening closely to our customers' requirements; the Omnino 5 combines key vectors of performance, flexibility, style, manageability and value; resulting in a versatile computer that's equally suited to singledesk and whole organisation deployments.
Based on proven technology from Viglen and Intel, the Omnino 5 harnesses the power of Intel® Core processors. The result is a scalable PC which can be deployed for multiple roles.
We've created the Omnino 5 to be an effective desktop PC on everybody's desk. The integrated design features a 21.5" or 23" LED display which is as bright as it is power efficient without the need to increase the physical size of the chassis.
The toughened TFT display is not just eye-catching, but facilitates easy cleaning, while the body shell of the Omnino 5 looks good, keeping components and cables secure and keeps fingers out.
The versatility of the Omnino 5 and its large display gives you access to tomorrow's computing, today.Our fully customisable design means you can specify exactly the components you need without paying for those you don't.
The Omnino 4 all-in-one PC is designed with the help of four decades of Viglen's experience and our customers' feedback.
Starting with a blank sheet, we created an integrated PC that would not only meet our exacting standards of performance and quality, but match the demanding requirements of our customers and their diverse range of environments.
The result is an all-in-one PC that sets new standards for flexibility and performance which is equally at home in the classroom or the office.
The Omnino 4 is based on industry-standard microATX motherboards, giving the widest possible choice of processors and storage as well as integrated multimedia and connectivity. Select your preferred motherboard to optimise your configuration for budget, manageability, performance or lifecycle.
As part of Viglen's ongoing environmentally aware computing range, the Omnino 4 plays an important role with its base unit and monitor operating from a single power supply, reducing the overall power consumption. The 80 PLUS power supply ensures that at least 85% of the electricity supplied is used for active computing, to maximise its green footprint. When combined with existing hardware and software power efficiency measures, the Omnino 4 takes Viglen's environmentally aware computing range to a new level.
Compatible with a range of TFT displays from 17" up to 22" widescreen. The innovative monitor riser offers 80mm of movement with tilt adjustment as well.
Hard screen and touch screen displays are also includes within our specially chosen range of monitors to compliment the versatility of the Omnino 4.
Your IT investment is important and keeping it secure is a primary concern. The Omnino 4 includes a Kensington-style security locking point, as well as options for a desktop locking pillar, internal chassis lock and cover and monitor security screws, allowing you to protect your investment without compromising its flexibility.
The Omnino 4 has been designed to maximise your choice at every level. The precise build of each model is up to you, meaning you can devote your budget exactly the way you want, specifying precisely the components you need without paying for those you don't.
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Viglen, the total solution provider, also offer a wide range of peripherals.
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To insure that its rich architectural legacy is preserved for generations to come, Docomomo US/Midwest Chapter raises the awareness and appreciation of modern architecture in Chicago and environs through lectures, meetings, walking tours and site visits. After the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, architects like William LeBaron Jenny, Daniel Burnham, John Wellborn Root and Louis Sullivan flocked to Chicago to help rebuild the decimated city. The high-rise buildings that rose from the ashes redefined the architecture of the late 19th and early 20th century. They shed classical forms and heavy ornamentation in favor of structural expression. This spirit of innovation was tempered by the onset of the Great Depression and World War II, which brought a virtual halt to new construction. After World War II, Chicago once again established its commitment to architectural innovation. With the arrival of Mies van der Rohe from the Bauhaus in Germany to head up the newly formed architecture school at the Illinois Institute of Technology in 1938, Chicago became a major center for post war modernism. Mies' influence can be seen in work of a whole generation of modern architects. His pared down aesthetic of "less is more" became the definitive catchphrase for architecture of the mid-century. In the ensuing decades, Chicago-based Skidmore, Owings & Merrill became one of the most influential architectural firms in the nation, helping to define the look of modern corporate headquarters.
Buildings at Illinois Institute of Technology, Mies van der Rohe:
S.R. Crown Hall, a Mies masterpiece built in 1956 as the school of architecture building was recently named a National Historic Landmark and also received a matching grant from the Getty Foundation for restoration. (City of Chicago Landmark)
The Robert F. Carr Memorial Chapel of the Savior, Mies van der Rohe; simple and elegant chapel was originally built in 1952.
The Commons building by Mies in 1953 is now linked with the adjacent new student center designed by Rem Koolhaas.
Wishnick and Perlstein Halls, Mies van der Rohe earliest academic buildings on the campus were completed in 1946.
The Farnsworth House, Plano, IL, Mies van der Rohe - 1951 The National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois recently purchased the Farnsworth House from Lord Palumbo. The house will remain in the public realm.
860-880 Lake Shore Drive Apartments, Mies van der Rohe 1949-51 (City of Chicago Landmark)
Federal Plaza, Mies van der Rohe – 1959-74
Daley Center, C.F. Murphy – 1965 (City of Chicago Landmark)
John Hancock Center, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill - 1970
Inland Steel Building, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill – 1957 (City of Chicago Landmark)
Marina City, Bertrand Goldberg -1959-64


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Jabro Carpet One's Second Annual Pet Adoption Event!
Jabro Carpet One Floor & Home's Second Annual Pet Adoption Event was held on November 7 at their store in in Southgate, MI! The event was held in support of the Wyandotte Animal Shelter which serves as the Adoption Center for the Downriver Central Animal Control that serves multiple cities in the Southgate area.
As with their first annual Pet Adoption Event, called Raise the Woof, this event also kicked off with a 'cutest pet' photo contest. Participants were asked to post their pet's photo on Jabro's Facebook page, the photos were then voted on in-store on the day of the event. The winner of each category, dogs and cats, was given the Breast Cancer Awareness Welcome Mat of their choice.
On the day of the event employees from the Wyandotte Animal Shelter, and the animals, greeted potential adopters on a bound Pet Protect area rug. Customers and potential adopters were offered refreshments and the opportunity to win a plinko drop prize! There was even a gift card incentive offered to adopters from the event - a $50 Pet Supplies Plus gift card plus a $100 gift certificate to Jabro Carpet One Floor & Home.
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Nationwide, consumers slipped a bit in credit card payments and moved their card debt burden a little higher in the third quarter, according to TransUnion, one of the nation's three major credit reporting bureaus.
The ratio of borrowers 90 or more days past due on their credit card bills increased slightly to 0.75% in third quarter from 0.71% in the third quarter of 2011, the company said. This rate had been 0.63% in the second quarter of this year, a seasonal low.
Average credit card debt per borrower also increased on a yearly basis by 4.91%, rising to $4,996 in third quarter of this year from $4,762 in the third quarter of 2011. On a quarterly basis, average credit card debt was up 0.50% relative to the second quarter, the company added.
"Credit card delinquencies are following a pattern similar to what we observed in 2011, with declines in the first two quarters of the year followed by an increase in the third," said Ezra Becker, vice president of research and consulting in TransUnion's financial services business unit. "That seasonal consistency is encouraging. Credit card debt trends in 2012 also are mirroring 2011, with a decrease in the first quarter followed by two increases over the next six months. With both delinquencies and debt levels remaining quite low relative to historical norms, we are confident in the continued stability of credit card usage patterns in the short term."
TransUnion noted as well that more cards are being issued now, with new credit card originations moving higher, to 3.14% in this year's second quarter relative to the same period last year. And the bureau reported that a significant portion of those went to non-prime borrowers.
Fully 29.55% of new cards issued in the second quarter of this year went to borrowers with credit scores of less than 700, the company said, slightly higher than one year ago and much higher than the 23.86% observed in second quarter of 2010.
"Non-prime borrowers continue to gain more access to credit. In conjunction with the growth in the overall number of card originations in the last few years, it means that the credit card pie is bigger, and non-prime consumers are getting a bigger slice of that pie," said Becker. "It is possible that the slight increase in delinquencies year over year can be attributed in part to the increased share among non-prime borrowers of new accounts, but even so these delinquency numbers are not a cause for concern. We've found that consumers continue to value their credit cards more than ever, and will likely do so at least until unemployment further abates."


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The condition that many sequels to successful films suffer from: re-hashing of plot points, shoving the best parts of the original back in your face until you almost hate it, ETC, all while trying to make the movie "bigger and better" than the original through the addition of an over-abundance of special effects, or new characters that you just dont care about (or, on some occasions, omitting major characters that people DID care about). Sequelitis can make one of 2 things happen: the third film will back off and be much better than the second, or part 2 will have been so awful that a 3rd never even gets made.
I dont remember there being a "Men in Black 2" until I saw it the other day, and now I remember why I forgot it to begin with. "Lets take a small joke and turn it into a main character!" Totally suffers from sequelitis.
by zeromus255 March 14, 2012
A medical condition propogated by a combination of commercial success and creative ineptitude. Symptoms include bad movies and music, arrogance, denial, and desperation. In that order.
Treat symptoms with a daily dose of self-realization.
Treat symptoms with a daily dose of self-realization.
After critical acclaim and record numbers at the box office, Warner was quickly stricken with Sequelitis.
by Zizz February 06, 2005
A case in which a film/video game/book is popular when it is released, however, it's popularity or general enjoyability decreases when the sequel is released. Sequelitis is particularly common with video games as a sequel may have improved graphics, more intuitive controls, etc.
"Batman Begins" suffers from sequelitis because "The Dark Knight" was so much better
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How many grams of fruit and vegetables should I eat?
Q. Good afternoon, how many grams of fruit and vegetables should I eat? (male 43 years old) Thanks for your reply.
Buenas tardes;Cuntas gramos de frutas y verduras debo comer yo, varon de 43 años de edad?Gracias por su respuesta
A. The easiest way to get your recommended amount of daily fruits and veggies is to fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables at each meal or eating occasion. Making fruits and vegetables the focal point of every meal will help you meet your recommended amount each day—and you won't have to do all the math! The new healthy MyPlate icon developed by the USDA supports this concept … fill half your plate with colorful fruits and vegetables at every meal!


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How to Use the Collage Color Palette from Pantone
Inspiration image from Kepoon - Home Design Inspiration. Pantone colors from top to bottom: 16-1620 Tea Rose, 19-1652 Rhubarb, 18-1163 Pumpkin Spice, 14-1122 Sheepskin, 14-0116 Margarita, 14-5713 Cascade, 17-4919 Teal, and 18-4220 Provincial Blue.
Pantone's 2014 color trends for home furnishings and interior design offers color palettes that can easily inspire a transformation in your home. Today we're taking a closer look at the Collage color palette.
Collage is a gathering place for found objects that are well worn and somewhat nostalgic – a charming mélange of artfully constructed designs that demonstrate ingenuity and resourcefulness. There is poignancy in the color and design of the palette that sounds a familiar chord. Tea rose, deep reddish rhubarb, warm pumpkin spice and cozy sheepskin, are refreshed with margarita green, provincial blue and cascading tones of aqua and teal.
Here's a little collage of our own to inspire you with ways to use this color palette. Make it your own by choosing which color will be your primary color and which will be accents. For more inspiration, check out our COLOR: Collage (Pantone 2014) Pinterest board
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Mobile App Performance Management (APM) company Crittercism has launched a new crash reporting service for Windows Phone 8, as well as Windows 8 and Surface. This service is intended to give developers a real-time view into app performance on a Windows device to resolve bugs, issues, and errors.
"Developers have the challenge to innovate constantly while keeping apps bug free. Crittercism helps app publishers increase user satisfaction and engagement, by letting developers easily capture quality issues," said JC Cimetiere, director of Windows Phone partner & developer programs at Microsoft.
So this product is basically intended to give programmers a view of the stability, display, and performance issues related to their apps on the new Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 devices.
While these new features can of course be tested, Crittercism asserts that it is difficult for developers to understand how their app will perform once live in production.
"The new Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 operating systems are highly advanced platforms; therefore, it is important for developers to have the right tools in place to manage the wide array of new features and functionality. We look forward to now extending our platform across all operating systems that developers are engaging and developing on," said Andrew Levy, Crittercism cofounder and CEO.
Once the SDK is downloaded and integrated, developers log in to see all bugs identified in their code in real-time. In addition to Crash Reporting, Crittercism also offers other features such as Handled Exceptions, Breadcrumbs, Metadata, and Dynamic Real-Time Alerts.