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Within the sociology of Durango, sun-tanned athletes, community-minded vegetarians and gregarious guzzlers can seem like the flag-bearers of local normalcy.
Above ground, in the sunlight, most normal Durangoans would call men who mutter about Orks, goblins and magical armies crazy.
But just as subversive expatriates found respite from the Third Reich at Ricks Café in the movie Casablanca, there is a place, beneath us, where our own culturally dispossessed congregate: Game Space. Here, the patients are in charge of the asylum.
Down the rabbit hole
Walk through Game Spaces entrance, located in the parking lot behind Durango Coffee Co., and enter 2,400 square feet dedicated to gaming: role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons and War Games, and, in the last few decades, video games.
Its walls are threadbare except for posters and a large yellow smiley-face flag behind the cash register. There is no natural light.
Merchandise collectible cards, board games, materials for building figurine armies sprawls on shelves. There are battered fold-out tables and chairs in two rooms, computers against many walls (for X-Box enthusiasts) and, in the main room, a large-screen TV that dwells on nature programs.
Those with a passing knowledge of the zeitgeist will recognize some series names such as Star Wars and Lord of the Rings but stare blankly at others like SPANC, Dreadball and Rivals Catan.
Gaming isnt the usual business model, said Steve Ives, Game Spaces owner, a former gas and oil lawyer. The shop sees 150 unique faces a week but of these, an uncannily large subgroup returns almost daily, sometimes multiple times before closing.
Hard-core gamers tend to be highly intelligent but not socially skilled, Ives said.
Fort Lewis College student Scott Fouss says hes in the shop four hours a week.
I dont even want to know how much money Ive spent here, Fouss said. He estimated it was about $1,000, including $300 on Magic cards, but the really bad one is War Hammer it takes $500 just to get in the game.
The magic of Magic
The world of Game Space like the alternate worlds its customers curate is complicated, loosely hierarchical, deeply competitive and full of idiosyncratic wonder.
Its also totally impenetrable. Watching Ives banter with customers about D&Ds different rule sets is like watching people communicate algebraic equations in heavily accented sign language.
Oh, the jargon is incomprehensible, Ives said. Its part of the hobby, actually. The Magic rule book is 198 pages long.
Most games change their rule sets frequently so that people can argue about whether its an improvement, he said, citing the hubbub surrounding the release of new Apple products.
Indeed, a recent debate between two hotheads about the virtues of D&Ds second and third rule sets rivaled the spiritual ardor of Talmudic scholars and the pedantic peacocking of second-rate academics.
Paradise in search of Eve
At 7 p.m. Tuesday, seven men between the ages of 15 and 50 were engrossed in different games, with a Magic contest taking first billing. Their mood was like that of harried fathers on a night out with the guys, except there wasnt a drop of liquor in sight, and they werent momentarily liberated from baby-sitting, but baby-faced.
Still, it was a model of male camaraderie: The comfort they took from talking knowledgeably about concrete, seemingly impersonal things was a pleasure to behold. (Of course, Magic strategies took the usual place of football scores and plumbing problems.)
The only fantasy gamers cant seem to access through Game Space is women.
Theyre like the unicorn of the gaming world, said Ives, attributing womens disinterest in gaming to cultural expectations.
Possibly, the lack of women also reflects the elusive appeal of gaming.
Unlike Latin or Urdu, learning Dothraki a language created by the author of the Game of Thrones series is not an accomplishment society flatters as academically laudable, financially rewarding or even abstractly useful.
And its risky to emotionally invest in gaming: Cost aside, a D&D campaign can go on for days uninterrupted by sleep.
Fouss recalled that while playing Dark Heresy two years ago, a fellow player faced a really dark dilemma: save himself or his comrades. He cracked, started mumbling, covered his head even his girlfriend couldnt get to him. It really was a psychotic break.
But Bayfield High School student Erick Kins, who is poised to spend $3,000 to travel to a major out-of-state gaming competition (in hopes of winning its $40,000 prize), said the lure of gaming was simple.
A group of my friends didnt have the most pleasant childhoods. But I can go be a dwarf somewhere else. Its a nice way to get away, Kins said.
Said Ives: Theres a heavy dose of catharsis, too. You can have triumphs and failures in a relatively safe place. And if the whole party gets wiped out, drop the dice and do something new.


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Shipley Center for Innovation Named Innovation Hot Spot by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo
The Shipley Center for Innovation at Clarkson University and its Peyton Hall Incubator will administer a $250,000 Innovation Hot Spot award to advance technology transfer and support all aspects of start-ups and expansion in New York State's North Country.
The North Country is one of only five New York State Regional Economic Development Councils that was awarded a Hot Spot through New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's Regional Economic Development Council initiative.
The North Country's Hot Spot will use a scalable model that already has a track record of success at Clarkson through its Center for Advanced Materials Processing, Reh Center for Entrepreneurship and Shipley Center.
Based on the model of the original Silicon Valley, the Hot Spot will look for existing talent and enable infrastructure to grow around it. In California, this model caused the supporting infrastructure to develop, which fed continuous renewal with more start-ups, attracting even more talent and resources.
The model will utilize a hub and spoke approach that will leverage SUNY schools, community colleges, and independent colleges and universities throughout the region, in addition to economic development partners, to maximize its footprint and impact to local entrepreneurs in their own communities.
"Instead of recreating infrastructure that exists already, the hub and spoke model looks at what entrepreneurs need to succeed," says Matthew E. Draper, deputy director of the Shipley Center. "Instead of bringing them to our location, we will bring what they need to them."
The Shipley Center on Clarkson University's campus will serve as the hub with external offices strategically located in Massena, Plattsburgh, Watertown, Ogdensburg and Saranac Lake. The Hot Spot will be located in each of these locations one day of the week, enabling entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs to get support.
The Shipley Center has already built the supporting infrastructure to service entrepreneurs including rapid prototyping, intellectual property identification and protection, seed funding, accounting, business model generation, market research, branding and staffing.
The focus of the North Country Hot Spot model is to identify, vet, and train entrepreneurs and innovators through existing programs to then be established in their communities of origin. These locations will deliver the message that the model is available and conduct idea capture.
Once captured, a feasibility analysis will be conducted at the Shipley Center to provide a go/no-go decision. If accepted, the entrepreneur will then be provided with a "commercialization caddy" to hold their hand through the commercialization process, bringing resources and services to them, as needed. Golden Technology Management LLC, located in the Peyton Hall Incubator, will serve as the commercialization caddy.
Clarkson's Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP) and Reh Center for Entrepreneurship and will also continue to work closely with local entrepreneurs.
"This is truly exciting news for the North Country economy," says Dayle M. Smith, dean of Clarkson's School of Business, home to the Reh Center. "We look forward to partnering with the Shipley Center in building the essential infrastructure to further economic development in the North Country."
The North Country Innovation Hot Spot will direct resources primarily to those efforts with the potential to create leading products and services in highly attractive growth markets.
Target business opportunities will generally fall into two categories. "Great products for hot markets" is the highest priority, highest return category, with businesses focusing on products like medical devices, clean technology and social networking.
Category two targets are likely to be project-based and/or more local in nature, like local food for local consumption or export, high-value wood and stone products, and health care improvements.
The Innovation Hot Spot will also serve as a funnel to direct successful businesses into New York State's START-UP NY program, which gives start-ups the opportunity to operate tax-free for 10 years on eligible campuses and spaces in New York State.
Clarkson University launches leaders into the global economy. One in five alumni already leads as a CEO, VP or equivalent senior executive of a company. Located just outside the Adirondack Park in Potsdam, N.Y., Clarkson is a nationally recognized research university for undergraduates with select graduate programs in signature areas of academic excellence directed toward the world's pressing issues. Through 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, sciences and health sciences, the entire learning-living community spans boundaries across disciplines, nations and cultures to build powers of observation, challenge the status quo, and connect discovery and engineering innovation with enterprise.
Photo caption: The Shipley Center for Innovation at Clarkson University and its Peyton Hall Incubator will administer a $250,000 Innovation Hot Spot award to advance technology transfer and support all aspects of start-ups and expansion in the North Country. Above, Bertrand H. Snell Hall, home of the Shipley Center.
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When I posted my latest quilt last week, I mentioned my new Best Friend Forever, Elmer's Washable School Glue. I discovered this pinless method of quilting right here on The Board. What an amazing place this is! Many of my commenters asked about how to use the glue. So, all in one place, I'm inviting all you gluers to post your tips. Here is how I use it:
Be sure you are using WASHABLE school glue. It's really a thick starch, and washes out beautifully. If you don't leave globs, it won't be hard to stitch through even by hand, it won't gum your needle, and you will be a very happy camper.
1. Instead of pinning pieces, I add a thin line of glue, lay the second piece on top, and hit it with a hot iron to set. Once I'm sure it's lined up properly, it goes in a pile to stitch.
2. To match seams, I line up the edges, and line up the seams. Again, glue and press. Here's the best part: I can check to see if the seam (or points, whatever) are lined up and meet BEFORE I stitch the seam. If not, just pull them apart and try again. You will need to add more glue. Once it's pressed dry, it won't budge.
3. Same thing for blocks: line 'em up, glue, press, check, stitch. DONE!! On my first quilt, a nine-patch, I could not get the seams to line up and I was so frustrated. About a third of the way through, I read about the glue method. Of course I had to go back and rip those blocks apart, and after gluing they were all matched and I was very happy.
4. When it comes to glueing the sandwich, I'm still working on the perfect way to do this. This last time I pinned my backing to the floor, drizzled glue and then spread it with a damp paintbrush, and set the batting on top. I ironed it right there on the floor. It's important to take a damp paintbrush and swipe the glue so there aren't any globs. I was not happy, as there back seemed very puckery to me, but once I'd ironed the glue, I couldn't get it apart without tearing the batting. So I stitched it up and hoped for the best. Happily, it stitched up just fine, and looks great.
Next time, I'm going to lay the batting down and put the backing on top and iron. I'm sure this will give me a nice smooth back since I'll be able to see it. Then I'll flip and do the top.
As long as you didn't leave any globs, you'll have no trouble quilting, and the top won't slide. No pins to work around!! No broken needles!!
5. Binding: here's the best part of all! Once I stitch the binding to the front (you could glue here, I don't bother), I fold & glue the binding to the back of the quilt. No more tangling my thread around pins, and no more pricking myself and bleeding on the quilt! I packed an unfinished quilt and traveled with it, and all I needed was a needle to stitch with, and no worries about losing pins.
Wash the quilt to remove the glue, and you're done!
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Internet Happenings - September 14, 2001
VMWare Beta 3.0 available
VMWare is one of my favorite programs. For those who don't know what it is, let me tell you. VMWare allows you to have access to multiple operating systems on one PC without having to dual or triple boot the machine. Your base OS should be something like Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Linux. You install the VMWare application like any other. When you start it up, it creates a directory on your system to store its files, and then opens a window and it "boots" up a virtual PC. This thing looks and feels and sounds just like a PC starting up; there's even a BIOS message. So now you can "boot" this virtual PC with a floppy or a CD and install your other OS just as though you were working with a bare machine. You can install several OS's this way and then "boot" between them all while in Windows or Linux. The system works pretty well and is a quick way to play with other operating systems of setups without having to have multiple machines around. The thing does have a pretty hefty hardware requirement and I dont know that I would use it to play some of the super-duper games that are out today. Check them out at http://www.vmware com/.
Also, late breaking news... VMWare has a new customer, Microsoft. It appears that MS is starting to hand out the VMWare software to sales people to simplify their demonstration of different versions of MS software.
Wireless Networking not as Secure as You Think
How can you protect yourself? Well, first enable WEP. It's better than nothing. Then treat that wireless LAN as a publicly accessible network and do what you would do if you were running a public kiosk or something similar.
On a possible bright note, both Microsoft and Cisco have thrown themselves into this thing and hope to come up with some new authentication and certificate technologies that will make wireless LANs more secure.
WPA just got "better"
We have all heard about the coming of Windows Product Activation with Windows XP. Many users are upset at this prospect. And they have screamed loudly to MS. Well, it seems that MS has listened a little. MS has made two significant changes to WPA. First, it is being reported that PCs that are purchased with XP preinstalled will not have to activate or reactivate the OS. The OS is being tied to the BIOS only so unless you fool with the BIOS, you can change whatever you like on the box. Of course I don't know what this means if you flash your BIOS and I would assume that a motherboard transplant would cause you to have to call MS. The second change that is being reported is that for those who do have to activate the product, XP is being tied to 10 hardware components and you can change up to six of them without having to reactivate the product.
Secure your Exchange Server
Here are some tips on securing your Exchange Server:http://www.devx.com/upload/free/features/exchange/2000/10oct00/.
No More Page Not Found
Yes we've all fingered the keys wrong when typing in a web address or two. Then we get the Page Not Found screen. Well, Microsoft has decided to help out of this predicament. In newer versions of the browser that have received an update to the Auto Search function, now IE will take us to a search engine that will offer possible corrected versions of what we really wanted to search for. And the search engine is... you guessed it MSN search. Surprisingly as of this writing, there haven't been too many words about this from their competitors.
Listen to the music
While your putting in those long hours coding your next major project, it might be nice to have some tunes to listen to. You could crank up your CD player or get an MP3 library set up. Or you could listen to many of the Internet radio sites that are available. Give these sites a try: http://www.spinner.com/, http://www.launch.com/, http://www.echo.com/, or http://www.radio-locator.com/.
FormMail vulnerability
The FormMail script, written by Matt Wright, is used by Webmasters to aid them in constructing web forms that will send mail to a particular address. Well, it appears that early versions of this script, written in Perl, have bugs that spammers can make use of. The spammers can use these bugs to basically take over the script and use it to send mail to anyone. Spammers are now using tools to probe email servers looking for earlier versions of the script so that they can make use of it. You will notice an unwanted GET /cgi-bin/formmail.pl? in your log file with a user specified email address. If you see this then you are being probed. It is easy to plug this hole, merely upgrade to the latest version of the script. Get it at http://worldwidemart.com/scripts/formmail.shtml.
Zone Alarm and XP OK
In case you were wondering, Zone Labs Zone Alarm firewall is fine with Windows XP as long as you are running version 2.6.231.
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Join us as we delve deep into the musical favourites of the menswear icon.
We have got old-school soul acts like The Temptations, Teddy Pendergrass and the always funky Temptations mixed-up with a touch of Jazzy Jeff – and then on the other hand we've got OutKast and Jamiroquai to speed things up a tad.
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Anyone in Washington who is able seriously should try to come!
Pit Bulls on Parade
Celebrating BullsEye Dog Rescue's 5 Year Anniversary
Featuring adoptable Pit bulls from around the Northwest. It will be a day of amazing dog sport demos including weight pull, agility, disc dog, and a chance for you and your dog to even try some of these sports yourself! It will be fun for the whole family, including your dogs!
More information at http://www.bullseyerescue/pitbullparade.htm
Saturday, August 29th, 10:00am to 3:00pm
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2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible: New Car Review Video
One of the friendliest people cars in history, the VW Beetle has enjoyed a long and eventful history since it was introduced after World War II. Now, the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible is writing another chapter in the ongoing biography of the Bug.
The styling of the redesigned 2013 Beetle Convertible borrows from the original 1949 Type 1 Beetle. Several trim levels are available, each representing a different throwback era in Beetle history -- including the uber-popular 1950s-style Beetle, a 1960s edition and the retro-themed 70s trim, offering very appropriate exterior and interior color combinations. The 2013 Beetle Convertible offers reinforced A-pillars and an Automatic Rollover Support System that deploys two rollover bars automatically if the Beetle takes a tumble for the worst. Unlike any of the previous generations, the 2013 model has a fabric electric top that can be raised or lowered in only 10 seconds while you're driving at speeds of up to 31 miles per hour. I don't believe the first generation could even accelerate up to 31 miles per hour in 10 seconds!
All 2013 VW Beetle Convertibles come standard with lots of features, including leatherette seats, an 8-speaker audio system and Volkswagen's Media Device Interface, which includes an integrated iPod cable. Premium recommended audio options include the touchscreen HD radio, which should be paired with the powerful Fender-branded audio system.
None of the three engines available for the 2013 Beetle Convertible are sluggish by any means. They include the base 2.5-liter, 170-horsepower inline 5-cylinder, a 200-hp 2-liter turbocharged gasoline-powered motor and a 2-liter turbodiesel. Three transmissions are available, as well, depending on the engine, and include a contemporary automatic for either the 2.5-liter or the turbodiesel, a 6-speed manual for either of the turbocharged motors and a dual-clutch Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG, for short) on just the 2-liter turbocharged gas-powered motor. Finally, all drivetrain combinations come with a 5-year/60,000-mile warranty.
Competition is more stiff now than when the Beetle hit the roads over 70 years ago, and includes the Mazda MX-5 Miata and the MINI Cooper convertible or roadster. Even though both lean more toward all-around performance than the Beetle, neither offers a diesel engine for a great combination of power and economy. Also, since the 2013 VW Beetle Convertible has a starting price of $24,995 and a fully loaded price of around $32,000, many of the vehicles, both new and used, may fit your personality or needs a little better.
Enthusiasts love the new 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, since it continues to be the purest among a wide range of wannabes. But, even for those not looking for an icon, the Beetle Convertible is a great combination of economy and fun.


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Ok, put your hands up. Who still sends files as attachments in their email?
Come on, be honest!
I'm guilty of it myself – just ask my boss, after I dropped a 7MB "email bomb" on him recently. Despite having both SharePoint Online and SkyDrive at my fingertips there are times I find myself slipping back into the "old" way of sharing files.
The life of an attachment (skip ahead)
And with Live@edu every single user gets one because they already have a Windows Live ID. So why not start sharing files that way – you can share with anyone, not just people inside your institution. Download the SkyDrive Gadget for Xobni and send links to your documents on SkyDrive right from Outlook.
You can find out more about how much attachments suck over at the SkyDrive site, including how you can be a great friend in letting others know how they can avoid clogging up your inbox with their attachments, too!
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Report by Kiki Georgiou on 1 March 2013.
At one point, the models started ripping their clothes off! Hussein Chalayan having a Bucks Fizz moment? Not quite, although that'd be one for the books! The designer played with form and duality - pull a black top down to reveal a longer print dress waiting underneath.
Side & messy ponytail... Fácil y rápido! #chalayan #PFW @cosmoespanol http://t.co/YsIKMMjEAP
Beautiful Perfected Skin that looks like its never touched the Sun was the make up inspiration for Chalayan created by #Aarondemay1
En Chalayan... Glow natural #PFW http://t.co/9JPwwBUK3k
Chalayan makes clothes for women who value looking interesting. ie: This fantastic girl Aino, at today's show. http://t.co/mP0IO7WLwa
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Chalayan showed denim, iridescence and gowns that ripped open at the neck to transform long to short. And flowers. http://t.co/t3oVWTUihJ
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March 14, 2012 10:50:53 AM
STARKVILLE -- Coaches have been known for years to borrow or to tweak an aspect of one coaching style or strategy into their way of doing things.
Sometimes, though, a coach needs a little more assistance in grasping the importance of a concept and incorporating it into their philosophy.
Holly Davis was only too happy to provide that assistance to a friend who looked like he could use some help.
As a former women's basketball player at Arkansas State and as an assistant women's basketball coach at the University of Texas at Arlington, Davis met Vic Schaefer early in his career when he was transitioning from working as a men's basketball coach to serving as head women's basketball coach at Sam Houston State. It didn't take long for Holly to give Vic some advice he admits changed his life.
"She said the kids won't play hard for you if they don't like you," Schaefer said.
Schaefer, who was an assistant boys basketball coach and head tennis coach at Milby High School in Houston, Texas, and assistant men's basketball coach at Sam Houston State, said Holly's advice helped him understand his women's players needed to know he cared about them. He said that realization forced him to change his style and to build better relationships with his players.
"They all know I love them and care about them deeply," Vic Schaefer said. "That is why they do what they do for me defensively. They play their guts out defensively."
The secret to Schaefer's success came out Tuesday when he was introduced as Mississippi State's seventh women's basketball coach. Not only did Vic, a longtime assistant and associate head coach for Gary Blair at the University of Arkansas and Texas A&M, impress with his passion and knowledge of the game, it is equally reassuring to know he has another coach at home -- his wife, the former Holly Davis.
Holly Schaefer said Vic's life for so many years was his job, which is why it took her time "to soften" him up a little bit.
"He was very hard on them, and not that I will apologize for being hard and demanding and all of that, but his kids as we were dating, and I would have relationships with his players, you could just sense he needed to win them over a little bit, so it took me to kind of be a buffer for that," Holly Schaefer said. "When I came into the picture, the whole thing changed, so I helped him in that aspect. It has been absolutely great."
Holly feels Vic now does a much better job developing relationships with players so they understand his demanding nature is only designed to get the best out of them. She said that family nature has played an integral role in the emergence of Texas A&M, the defending national champion, as a national power.
"It is a mutual respect," Holly Schaefer said. "Those kids love him and he loves those kids just like they are our personal kids. I think over time when you recruit those kids and you build that relationship and you work so long and so hard with those kids on a daily basis, they know he loves them unconditionally. Therefore, they will jump to the moon and back for that man. I think that is why his teams play so hard for him because of that relationship."
Vic Schaefer's intensity is best seen in the way the Aggies play defense. Texas A&M has ranked at the top of the Big 12 Conference in steals and in turnover margin since Blair and Schaefer arrived at the school in 2003-04. The Aggies went 9-19 that first season but improved to 16-15 the next season and played in the Women's National Invitation Tournament. From there, the program has won at least 22 games every season, including this year when the Aggies are 22-10 and a No. 3 in the NCAA tournament.
"It's an attitude," Schaefer said. "When people talk about your basketball team and they describe it as a tough, physical, aggressive basketball team, which is what we have been described as over the years, they're probably not talking about how you're running your offense or how many screens you're setting, they're probably talking about what you do defensively. We have taken great pride in making people miserable over the years. Our kids embrace that attitude. They embrace that and they feel that in a ballgame. It is like sharks in bloody water."
Holly said "age and wisdom" have been two factors that have transformed Vic from a young coach at Sam Houston State into a veteran defensive guru and recruiter at Arkansas and Texas A&M. Like Vic, she feels the opportunity to come to Starkville has opened up for a reason and that the timing is right to join MSU's family. There's no denying Vic, Holly and their 16-year-old twins, Blair Nicole and Charles Logan, will do their best to make the everyone associated with the MSU women's basketball program part of their family. They bring a refreshing combination of intensity and compassion that should blend nicely into the program longtime coach Sharon Fanning-Otis leaves behind.
Fanning-Otis, who spent 17 years as MSU, was equally intense. She, too, brought her family, thanks to her marriage to Larry Otis, into the fold and created an atmosphere that helped the Lady Bulldogs advance to the NCAA tournament six times, including their first trip to the Sweet 16 in 2009-10.
Vic and Holly believe MSU can get back to that level and go even higher. They agree MSU's athletic facilities are on par or better than many of the nation's top programs. Their goal now is to use their intensity, their personalities, and their knowledge of the game to sell themselves and to sell MSU women's basketball.
"The whole campus, when you walk in that building (Mize Pavilion), you can just sense it," Schaefer said. "If we can sense it, if we feel that way, that is going to carry on and trickle down to our players, their families, recruits for the next five or six years, and it is going to happen. I really believe just (like the movie) 'Field of Dreams', if you build it, they're going to come. We're going to win here, and there's no doubt about it."
Adam Minichino is sports editor of The Dispatch. He can be reached at: [email protected]
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Questions and Answers: Green Paper on a 2030 framework for climate and energy policies
What are the key objectives of this framework?
The key objectives are to reducing greenhouse gas emission, securing energy supply and supporting growth, competitiveness and jobs through a high technology, cost efficient approach.
What are the changes since the 2020 goals have been set?
Among the most important changes, there have been changes in the economy, new developments in technology leading to production of new types of energy, developments in terms of prices and developments in research.
Why is early agreement on a 2030 framework for climate and energy policies important?
What are the EU's climate and energy targets for 2020?
The current policy framework is based on three headline targets to be achieved within the EU by 2020:
What has already been achieved in terms of these targets?
What are the key issues for this consultation?
The Green Paper consults stakeholders on a number of issues of importance for the 2030 framework, including:
What are the key findings for 2030 of the Energy Roadmap 2050 and 2050 Low-carbon Roadmap?
The scenarios presented by Energy Roadmap 2050 and 2050 low-carbon Roadmap suggested that
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Oh this blog post is SO not going to happen today, but I'll give you a peek
Tomorrow night chickadees!
Please – snow would be nice.
My mother says I have to post something new because she is tired of looking at chicken lungs, which reminds me – I haven't blogged in 4 months! WTH?
No deep bloggy updating today though, just a pic of my favorite part of our holiday so far. My youngest daughter spinning. Santa brought both of them a pound(!) of fiber and a Schacht drop spindle.
She says she'll make enough for me to crochet or knit something for her. I won't hold my breath 🙂
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Researchers in the Fish Ecology Division help resource managers and the public understand the ecological links between important fishery resources and their Pacific Northwest habitats. We investigate factors that influence growth, distribution, and survival of commercially and culturally important species such as Pacific salmon, hake, and lamprey. We also help local management agencies evaluate stream, river, and watershed restoration efforts to recover salmon stocks listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
On the Columbia River, researchers have worked for over 30 years to help mitigate the impacts of dams and reservoirs to migrating adult and juvenile fish. Today, our efforts focus on understanding migratory behavior of fish in the river, estuary, and ocean, as well as ecosystem processes affecting their growth and survival in these contrasting environments. A major area of interest is the Columbia River estuary, where researchers study the physical, chemical, and biological interactions that affect population variability. Staff are stationed in Seattle and Pasco, Washington, and in Newport and Pt. Adams, Oregon.


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Long gone are the days when you waved goodbye to the Flat season on the tail of the winner of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on the first Sunday in October.
The campaign retains meaningful interest deep into November now, and one of the main reasons for that is Qipco British Champions Day at Ascot, which has been a huge success since its inception in 2011. Despite a dodgy weather forecast of rain and wind gusts up to 40mph, the stage is set again on Saturday for a spectacular programme featuring a superstar cast of top-class horses and comprising four Group Ones, a Group Two and a terrific 1m handicap, all boosted by more than £4.3 million in prize money. Here is my potted race-by-race guide to the day, complete with tentative tips.


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I understand, in many cases its important to define how large your numeric variable is (and I always consider unsigned vs signed), but do compilers ever optimize or make tailored size decisions when you don't specify char, short, long or long long (so, int does != long long int by default?). This would probably be hard to implement in a compiler, but is it so? I think some kind of meta-programming mechanism which provides virtual integer sizes (not templates) is essential. I'm also annoyed by the very existence of char. Please, call it octet, or something, because we might handle textual strings with 2-byte characters (Or use 1-byte numeric values).
I think C++11 has some feature like this (virtual integer size), right? "auto" ?
But it doesn't specify anything about size inference. This would be useful if the compiler could look back at the way you use a virtual integer in the final program, and then deduce the optimal size. But I doubt any discerned modification of C++ could be powerful enough for such generalization utility.
A lot of people seem undervalue the importance of size efficiency. And this isn't just for efficiency, but there's a large number of cases where I can write a set of functionality which is great by the aspect of its individual design, but heavily depends on certain tuning.
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Thanks to the pre-cut squares of a pretty Layer Cake, we whipped-up this cozy lap blanket in an afternoon. The patchwork is about as basic as you can get, and the quilting is done with hand-sewn buttons. Rather than crank up the thermostat, keep a pretty throw like this by your desk or chair to keep you toasty while reading, working, sewing, knitting or watching TV. It's also the perfect size for a frosty morning 'car cozy' – tumble the blanket in the dryer for a few minutes right before you walk out the door, then wrap it around your lap... or around your little kiddos, as a warmer-upper while you wait for the cold car to defrost. My mom did this for me when I was small, because we didn't have a garage, only a carport; it made chilly morning drives to school a toasty treat.
A BIG thanks to our friends at Moda Fabrics who originally sent us the wonderful Layer Cake in Circa 1934 by Cosmo Cricket. We had the opportunity a few years back to meet Julie Comstock from Cosmo Cricket at a Quilt Market in Salt Lake City. Their designs are whimsical and nostalgic but with a modern twist that makes them a delightful choice for everything from garments to home décor.
Circa 1934 is an older collection and hard to find outside of a few remants sold by eBay or Etsy vendors. However, you could substitute any layer cake collection to equally beautiful results. Our friends at Fat Quarter Shop carry an amazing selection of Layer Cake options. You could also fussy cut 10" x 10" squares from larger fabric, centering a cute motif within each square.
Our lap blanket finishes at 57" x 57".
Sewing Tools You Need
- Any Sewing Machine (we recommend the Janome Magnolia 7360)
- Quarter-inch Seam foot (optional)
Fabric and Other Supplies
- ONE Layer Cake for the printed squares on the front and back (we used all 42, 10" x 10" squares from a standard 42-piece Layer Cake pack; if you choose not to use a Layer Cake, you'll need to cut 42, 10" x 10" squares): we used Circa 1935 by Cosmo Cricket for Moda Fabrics
- 2¼ yards of 44"+ wide coordinating solid fabric: we used Moda's 44" Bella Broadcloth in Snow
- 25 mismatched buttons, each about ½" in diameter
- 58" x 58" square of lightweight batting: we used Kyoto Soy Soft Soy Batting
NOTE: Batting comes in a multitude of sizes and shapes. We had a beautiful queen size roll (90" x 108") from which we cut our 58" square, leaving a nice remnant for another project. You could also buy a 60" wide piece off the bolt or a smaller packaged size.
- All purpose color coordinating thread: we used natural
- See-through ruler
- Fabric pen or pencil
- Iron and ironing board
- Scissors or rotary cutter and mat
- Tape measure
- Seam gauge
- Seam ripper
- Hand sewing needle
- Straight pins
Getting Started
- Decide which 10" x 10" patterned squares you want where on the FRONT of the quilt BEFORE you begin to sew. Do this by laying them out on a flat surface. We've found it's easiest to use the floor to do this; make sure it's clean. Mix and match until you have a layout you find pleasing. Remember, you have 36 squares to work with on this side, and the exact cuts you get in your Layer Cake may vary slightly from what we had in ours. It's best to avoid placing similar colors side by side and it looks better when you alternate small and large motifs. You can follow a pattern similar to ours or design your own. There's no 'wrong' design; it's all based on what you like best.
- Using the same method, decide in what order you want the remaining SIX 10" x 10" patterened squares that will run down the BACK of the quilt.
- From the fabric you are using for the solid quilt panels on the quilt back (Bella Broadcloth in Snow in our sample), cut the following:
ONE 38½" wide x 57½" high rectangle
TWO 10" wide x 29" high rectangles
NOTE: If your fabric is wide enough, you could cut one 57½" high x 10" strip, but that is not the best use of fabric for the narrower widths. It's more efficient to cut two pieces and splice them together. This will create one additional seam on your quilt back, but will save you from buying a lot of extra fabric. If you line up this extra seam with the patchwork seam of the patterned strip on the quilt back, it will hardly be noticeable.
- From the batting, cut ONE 57½" x 57½" square
At Your Sewing Machine & Ironing Board
Quilt front
- If you are brand new to quilting, even though this project is super simple, you may want to review our Quilting Basics Series, which starts here with Part 1 of 5.
- This quilt has a traditional ¼" quilting seam allowance throughout. We used our Janome Quarter Inch Seam foot to help maintain a perfectly straight line.
- There are a lot of pieces to keep track of, so work in a specific order, like a grid. We worked from top to bottom and left to right.
- Starting with the six squares in the first patterned row, pin the squares together into three pairs: one and two, three and four, five and six. Each of the pairs should be placed right sides together and pinned along one side. Keep track of any directional prints to make sure everything is going the right way. Our cute Circa 1934 had number and letter motifs, which we needed to keep careful track of.
- Stitch each of the pairs together, using a ¼" seam allowance. Press the seam allowances together and to the right.
- Pin the left and right pairs (one/two and five/six) to either side of the center pair (three/four) - still right sides together, still along just one side each.
- Stitch together, using a ¼" seam allowance, to create the first complete six-block row. Press the seam allowances together and to the right.
- Repeat to create the remaining FIVE rows, but alternate the direction of the seam allowances. Press row two towards the left, row three towards the right, etc. This will help you nest your seams together and best match your corners. More on this below.
- When your six rows are complete, you can stitch them together. Working from the top row down, pin the first two rows right sides together. The most important thing to remember is to keep your seams in line with one another. It helps to place a pin in the seam to make sure it's lined up on the other side.
- Using a ¼" seam allowance, sew the rows together. Press seams flat.
- Continue in the same manner until all six rows are sewn together from top to bottom.
NOTE: When we assembled the rows, you'll remember we pressed the fabric in certain directions above. This now allows us to 'nest' the seams of the pieces. One seam is pressed in one direction, the opposing seam is pressed in the opposite direction, and they lay easily against each other. In addition to the 'pinning technique' mentioned above, this will help you to line up the corners so you get 'perfect points' between the fabric pieces.
- When all the rows are stitched in place, if necessary, trim any excess from all sides of the quilt top so the raw edges are flush and square.
NOTE: We pressed all our seams open and flat when complete.
Quilt back
- Following the same steps as above, pin the remaining six 10" by 10" printed squares right sides together along their bottom edges.
- Stitch together with a ¼" seam allowance. Press all of these seams open. You now have one vertical strip of six patterned squares.
- Sew this vertical accent strip to the large solid back panel (the 38½" x 57½" piece). To do this, place the two pieces right sides together along one 57½" side. Looking down at the quilt back, it should be the left side of the accent strip and the right side of the solid piece that are being sewn together. Pin in place.
- Stitch together with a ¼" seam allowance. Press this seam open.
- Place the two 10" wide x 29" solid pieces together along one 10" side. Pin in place. Stitch together with a ¼" seam allowance. Press this seam open.
- Pin this completed solid strip (which is now 10" x 57½") to the remaining 57½" raw edge of the vertical accent. Carefully align the seam of the solid strip with the middle patchwork seam of the accent strip (see our diagram above). Pin in place.
- Stitch together with a ¼" seam allowance. Press this seam open.
Quilting the panels together
- Lay the completed quilt back right side down and flat on your work surface.
- Place the 57½" x 57½" batting square on top of the quilt back, lining up all four raw edges.
- Pin around all four edges, and machine baste the batting square to the quilt back, staying very close to the edge - ⅛" or less. Basting these two layers together helps keep them from shifting during the final layering.
- Roll up the quilt back and set it out of the way for a minute.
- Lay the completed quilt front right side up and flat on your work surface.
- Un-roll the completed quilt back/batting piece and place it right side down on top of the quilt front. They are now right sides together.
- Take the time to make sure the two layers are flat and smooth. Also, line up the accent strip on the back with the corresponding strip on the front. If necessary, trim the edges of the batting and backing so that they are square and flush with the quilt top.
- Pin around all four edges, leaving an 8-10" opening along the bottom edge for turning.
- Using a ¼" seam allowance, stitch around all four sides, remembering to pivot at each corner and to leave that 8-10" opening for turning. Lock your stitch at either side of this opening.
- Clip all four corners at a diagonal, but be careful to not cut through your stitching.
- Turn the quilt right side out through the opening.
- Push out all four corners with a long blunt object, such as a large knitting needle or chopstick.
- Press around all four edges of the quilt, so the corners are sharp and the layers are flat.
- Slip stitch the opening closed at the bottom edge.
- Lay the quilt right side up and flat on your work surface. Again, smooth the top and bottom layers flat with your hands so there are no large folds or wrinkles.
- At each of the 25 four-corner intersections of the quilt front, pin through the front and back quilt about ½" away from either side of the intersection point. You will be sewing a button to each of these intersection points and the pins will help insure the button sewing stitches on the back side are lined up and even.
- Hand sew a button at each of these 25 intersection points, leaving the pins through the top and bottom layers of the quilt until the button is sewn. Remove the pins after each button is sewn
Project Design: Alicia Thommas
Sample Creation and Instructional Outline: Gregory Dickson


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YORK, Pa. – The York College softball squad closed out their 2012 campaign a doubleheader split against visiting McDaniel on Wednesday in York. The Spartans fell 4-2 in eight innings in game one before bouncing back in game two with a 5-2 non-conference triumph. York concludes the season with a 14-24 record while the Green Terror stand at 24-12 on the year.
Game one, which proved exceptionally quiet until the seventh and eighth innings, saw the Green Terror snag the win in the eighth. York led 1-0 through six as starter Brittany Therres shutout McDaniel and only allowed two hits over the first six frames. However, the top of the seventh saw the Green Terror knot the game at 1-1 on a Laura Mertz double. With Amy Baumgardner on first, Mertz knocked a two-bagger to left centerfield as Baumgardner raced around the bags to tie the game. Mertz then advanced to third on a Leigh Bloom groundout, the second out of the inning. Putting the ball in play, Lindsey Bloom reached on a Spartan error allowing Mertz to come to the dish for the Green Terror's first lead of the game.
York answered in the bottom half of the seventh to tie the contest at 2-2. Loading the bases, Katie Wickert came home to tie the game at 2-2 as Erin O'Leary was hit by a pitch. Unfortunately however, that would be the only run the Spartans mustered in that frame as Caroline Brehm, who had come on once the bases were loaded initially, quelled any hope for a bottom-of-the-seventh Spartan win.
In the top of the eighth, the Green Terror notched two in the frame to take the lead once again and ultimately the game-one triumph. With runners on second and third, Sam Stitely singled down the right field line to plate Stacey Armacost and move Rachel Sidney to third. Sidney then came home for a Green Terror insurance run on a wild pitch. That run provided the final margin and the 4-2 triumph for the Green Terror.
The Spartans went out front early with a 1-0 lead after their turn at bat in the bottom of the first. Senior Brittany Schlorff ripped a triple and then came home on an O'Leary single into center.
Game two saw the Spartans once again take the first lead, owning a 2-0 advantage after posting a pair of runs in the bottom of the second. Following a Green Terror run in the top of the fourth to slice York's lead to 2-1, the Spartans answered back by scratching across two tallies in the bottom half of the inning. Vanessa Mendez led of the inning with a single and was promptly pushed to second via a Wickert sacrifice bunt. Cara Rubinaccio then singled to center as Mendez moved to third. Rubinaccio then swiped second and Mendez came home on the throw through to second. An alert Rubinaccio then went to third on the play. That proved vital to York's second run of the inning as Hannah Hugel, a 2012 All-Capital Athletic Conference first-team selection, laid down a bunt base-hit that brought home Rubinaccio.
After McDaniel notched a run in the top of the fifth, the Spartans responded yet again with a run in the bottom of the frame. Therres ripped a triple into right center to lead off of Spartans' half. She then scooted home on a Sara Thacker groundout. That fifth run would provide the Spartan hurler with enough insurance, with York leading 5-2, heading into the latter frames.
In the top of the seventh, McDaniel threatened to cut into the Spartan advantage with runners on second and third with two outs. Fittingly however, Therres brought her tremendous career with the York program to an end with a strikeout to close the game, the season, and her and Schlorff's careers.
Therres, a second-team All-CAC selection, finishes the 2012 campaign sporting a 13-15 record having throughout 183.2 of York's 245 innings this season. She struck out 74 batters and posted a 3.81 earned run average. For her career, Therres registered a 65-42 mark over her four seasons, including a career best 27-6 campaign in 2010. For her career she posted a 2.43 ERA and tossed 676.2 innings. Her 65 career victories, 676.2 innings are both Spartan program records while her 332 strikeouts ranks second all-time in York softball history.
Fellow senior Schlorff finishes her three seasons with the Green and White with a .302 career batting average over her 111 contests. She registered .401 slugging percentage and a .368 on-base percentage.
PHOTOS: Top - Brittany Therres in the circle during York's double-header against McDaniel on Wednesday. Bottom - Brittany Schlorff in the field during the Spartans' Wednesday tilt. Courtesy of Alexis Pierce - York College (Pa.) Athletic Communications Practicum Student.


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The Canadian-born company LOLE is fast becoming a serious contender in the activewear arena, promoting a healthy lifestyle that balances urban living with love of nature and physical fitness. The name LOLE means "Live Out Loud Everyday" for a fun touch. LOLE is creating fashionable, colorful collections that go from home, to errand running and on to the yoga/exercise studio with finesse. Each active style is made from durable, fine quality tech fabrics that are a investment in women's lives.
The medium and high impact sports bras feature moisture wicking and anti-odor tech to keep you cool, dry and fresher smelling whatever activity you're competing in. Great details like pockets for personal electronics are also a LOLE touch. The pull-on knit active pants come in 32" and 35" inseams, perfect for ladies with longer legs. Like the newer exercise skorts? LOLE has you covered! Dresses, tees and leggings are also part of the LOLE lifestyle approach.
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OSHKOSH — The woman accused of shooting her Walmart coworker was upset the victim was moved to an easier job in the liquor department, court documents reveal.
The possible motive and other details of the shooting Wednesday inside the Neenah store were laid out in a criminal complaint filed Monday in Winnebago County Court against Justine Boyd. The 46-year-old Greenville woman, who is charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide, appeared in court Monday for a bond hearing that was postponed until today so Boyd could apply for a court-appointed attorney.
"It appears to be, from all evidence I've seen, an isolated incident between these two regarding what looks like a dispute over positions at the Walmart," said Scott Ceman, Winnebago County deputy district attorney. "There's evidence that the defendant was upset that the victim got a position in the liquor store, an easier cash register."
The victim, Sharon Goffard, 56, of Neenah, was lying behind a counter, soaked in blood and slipping in and out of consciousness when police arrived after the shooting about 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, but responded, "Justine, Justine," when asked who had shot her.
Another employee told officer Jacob Saari that Justine was Justine Boyd, a coworker who had returned to her cash register and resumed working after shooting Goffard with a handgun, the criminal complaint says.
When two Neenah police officers arrested Boyd inside the store, they found she had a cocked and loaded Sig Sauer semi-automatic handgun in the right front pocket of her shirt. They also discovered a loaded Taurus Rossi .38 Special revolver in Boyd's bag, as well as additional ammunition for both guns in the bag and shirt pockets.
Boyd's husband told investigators his wife had asked him, "How many times should you shoot someone if you want to take them down," and he told her, "Two in the chest and one in the head."
Ceman said he is seeking a $1 million bond for Boyd to protect the public.
Goffard remained in critical condition at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah. Goffard's boyfriend told an investigator that she had recently told him that Boyd was upset with her for moving to the liquor store position.
Police say a Walmart manager told them the shooting occurred after Goffard had asked for relief so she could go on break, and a manager asked Boyd to cover for her. Boyd said she had to go to the bathroom, and the manager heard the shot shortly after Boyd had returned.


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Seaside is a city in Monterey County in the Central Coast region of California. It is on the coast of the Monterey Bay, just north of the city of Monterey. Formerly the site of the Fort Ord military base, Seaside now has a PGA Tour-hosting golf course and the California State University of Monterey Bay. It is a good home base from which to see all the towns on Monterey Bay.
Sand City, a three-square-mile town with a population of around 300, is surrounded by Seaside on three sides. A former sand manufacturing area, it has become an artist's colony, and its industrial buildings now house an array of galleries.
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Most visitors get to Seaside by driving. It is located directly on coastal Route 1. Visitors coming from Route 101 South can take Route 68 west to Route 1 North; visitors coming from Route 101 North can take Route 156 west toward the Monterey Peninsula. Route 156 merges with Route 1 South and leads directly to Seaside.
Visitors can also take Amtrak's Coast Starlight to Salinas, and then take Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) Route 20 to the Edgewater Transit Exchange, at the Edgewater Shopping Plaza in Sand City, across the street from Seaside.
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Seaside is a small town and can easily be seen on foot. Many people use bicycles to get around and they can be rented from vendors near the beach in Monterey. For car drivers, traffic jams are rare, and parking spots are plentiful.
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Questions and Answers on Food Waste Minimisation and Food Packaging Optimisation
What is food waste?
Food waste concerns the loss of raw or cooked food materials before, during or after meal preparation in the household as well as food discarded in the process of producing, manufacturing, distribution, retail and food service activities.
How big is the problem in the EU?
It is estimated that in the European Union every person wastes about 179 kilos of food a year. In total this is about 89 million tonnes per year.1 Agricultural food waste and fish discards are not included in these estimates. This means that the total annual food waste is even higher. Food waste is expected to rise to about 126 million tonnes (up by 40%) by 2020 without additional prevention policies or activities.
Who is wasting all this food and why?
Food is wasted at all stages of the food chain: from producers, manufacturers, retailers, caterers and consumers2.
Food waste occurs for various reasons. For example, in the manufacturing sector it is mainly caused by overproduction, misshapen products (wrong size or shape), and by product & packaging damage. In the retail sector it is caused by marketing standards (aesthetic issues or packaging defects), stock mismanagement and marketing strategies (two-for-one deals).
In households, reasons include a lack of awareness on quantities of food wasted and on the environmental and economical costs of food waste. The lack of knowledge on how to use food efficiently (e.g. making the most of leftovers, cooking with available ingredients) also contributes to food waste from households as does a lack of shopping planning and the misreading of date labels.
Finally, the catering sector contributes to food waste by offering only one portion size (while individuals have different portion needs), because of a difficulty in anticipating the right number of clients, and because taking leftovers home is not yet an accepted habit in Europe.
How can food-waste minimisation be achieved?
In order to be successful, it is essential to involve all the actors of the food supply chain and to target the different causes of food waste per sector.
Awareness on food waste is currently very low. Increased awareness is necessary to bring about long term behavioural change and significantly reduce food wastage. Schools, for example, can play an important role in this.
Food banks also have a role in food waste prevention by collecting food surpluses from retailers/wholesalers, bakeries, auctions and individuals through national and local collections and then redistribute it to charity organisations.
Does food waste minimisation have adverse effects on food safety ?
Ensuring food safety is the absolute priority, but food waste can be reduced without compromising food safety and hygiene standards. Often there are strong synergies between food waste reduction and food safety. For example, communicating about food date labels ("best before" and "use by" dates) and about refrigerated storage of food has both food safety and food waste benefits.
What can I do in my daily life to limit food waste?
Follow these tips to help you reduce food waste, save money and protect the environment:
1. Plan your shopping: Menu plan your meals for a week. Check the ingredients in your fridge and cupboards, then write a shopping list for just the extras you need. Take your list with you and stick to it when you're in the store. Don't be tempted by offers and don't shop when you're hungry — you'll come back with more than you need. Buy loose fruits and vegetables instead of pre-packed so you can buy exactly the amount you need.
2. Check the dates: If you are not planning to eat a certain item with a short "use by" date, look for one with a longer "use by" date or just plan to buy it on the day you require. Be aware on the meaning of date labels: "use by" means that the food is only safe for consumption until the indicated day (e.g. for meat and fish); "best before" indicates the date up until when the product retains its expected quality. Food products are still safe to consume even after the indicated "best before" day.
3. Consider your budget: Wasting food means wasting money.
4. Keep a healthy fridge: Check the seals and the temperature of your fridge. Food needs to be stored between 1 and 5 degrees Celsius for maximum freshness and longevity.
5. Rotate: When you buy new food from the store, bring all the older items in your cupboards and fridge to the front. Put the new food at the back to reduce the risk of finding something mouldy in your food storage compartments.
6. Use up your leftovers: Instead of scraping leftovers into the bin, they can be used for lunches the following day, go into the next day's dinner or be frozen for another occasion. Fruit that is just going soft can be used to make smoothies or fruit pies. Vegetables that are starting to wilt can be made into soups.
7. Serve small amounts of food with the understanding that everybody can come back for more once they've cleared their plate.
8. Store food in accordance with the instructions on the packaging.
9 Freeze: If you only eat a small amount of bread, then freeze it when you get home and take out a few slices a couple of hours before you need them. Likewise, batch cooked foods so that you have meals ready for those evenings when you are too tired to cook.
10. Turn it into garden food: Some food waste is unavoidable, so why not set up a compost bin for fruit and vegetable peelings? In a few months you will end up with rich, valuable compost for your plants. If you have cooked food waste, then a kitchen composter will do the trick. Just feed it with your scraps, sprinkle over a layer of special microbes and leave to ferment. The resulting product can be used for houseplants and in the garden.
What does food packaging optimisation mean?
Food packaging optimisation is about reducing unnecessary food packaging (e.g. four apples wrapped together) without compromising food safety and without increasing food waste. It is also about finding a balance between adapting food packaging to changing lifestyles (smaller portion sizes for smaller households to reduce food waste) and preventing the additional packaging waste this might create. Finally, it is about innovative alternatives – such as bio-plastic (bio-based and bio-degradable), intelligent and active packaging.
Is bio-packaging a solution?
Bio-plastics represent a concrete example of innovative and sustainable food packaging that could be part of the solution provided that a number of challenges are addressed. We must ensure that bio-plastics protect food adequately, that the production of bio-plastics does not imply competition with edible food (efforts are being undertaken to develop bio-plastics from agricultural residues and other waste streams) and that separate collection systems for the bio-plastic waste are in place.
How can food packaging help to reduce food waste?
Well-designed food packaging can help consumers buy the right amount of food that is also in line with their needs. This, for instance, can be done through smaller pack sizes and split packs. Well-designed food packaging can also help consumers keep what they buy at its best through re-closable packs, new vacuum and shrink wrap packaging that extends shelf life. Finally, food packaging can help consumers use what they buy effectively through portioning, extending shelf life and providing tips.
How does food packaging link to food safety? And what is the Commission doing to address it?
The primary role of food packaging is to protect the packaged food products against outside influences such as breakage, spoilage and contamination. Furthermore, the EU legislation on Food Contact Materials ensures that materials in contact with food (food packaging, kitchen utensils) are safe and that they do not transfer their components into foods in unacceptable quantities. The legislation also ensures that plastic recycling used in food contact materials is safe.
What is the Commission doing to minimise food waste and to optimise food packaging?
The Commission has started to analyse with all interested parties, including the food industry, ways to minimise food waste and optimise food packaging without compromising food safety. It is engaged in a constructive dialogue with the EU Retail Forum3for Sustainability, with the EU Food Sustainable Consumption and Production Roundtable4, with the High Level Forum for a Better Functioning of the Food Supply Chain; and with an Informal Member States Network.
Why is the Commission raising this issue now?
The EU 2020 Resource Efficiency Flagship5 stressed the need to maximise the efficient use of scarce natural resources. The significant amounts of food wasted are a striking example of inefficient use of resources. Also in the context of the financial crisis (wasting food costs money), in the context of ensuring global food security (how to feed nine billion people in 2050) and taking into account the millions of people suffering from hunger, the Commission is determined to address this issue and engage in a dialogue aiming to minimise food waste and optimise food packaging without compromising food safety. The Commission decided to focus its activities during this year's Food Safety Day (September 15) on Food Waste Minimisation and Food Packaging Optimisation. On that day Health and Consumer Policy Commissioner John Dalli will visit the Brussels Food Bank, the International School of Brussels and the research centre of Total Petrochemicals where bio-plastic food packaging is under development.
For more information: http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/sustainability/index_en.htm
"Preparatory study on food waste across EU 27" (BIO Intelligence Service, October 2010) funded by the EU
The EU funded study roughly estimates that households are responsible for 42% of the total amount of food waste, food manufacturers for 39%, retailers for 5% and the catering sector for 14%. Agricultural waste and fish discards are not included in this study.
A multi-stakeholder platform set up in order to exchange best practices on sustainability in the EU retail sector and to identify opportunities and barriers for the achievement of sustainable consumption and production.
An initiative co-chaired by the European Commission and food supply chain partners and supported by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and European Environment Agency. There are 24 member organisations representing the European food supply chain.
Communication "A resource efficient Europe – Flagship initiative of the Europe 2020 Strategy" COM(2011)21 – 26/1/2011.
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Why Everyone Hates Bank of America [VIDEO]
If you haven't heard, Bank of America struck a bit of a nerve this week when they announced that they are now charging a 5 dollar monthly fee for debit card users. Small fee yes but it is seriously pissing people off! In fact, so many people complained that their website has either been completely down, or slow all day long!
I am not necessarily a cheap person, in fact I blow my money, but I have suffered severely at the hands of bank fees, oh yes, a dirty thirty of naty light that should have cost 15 bucks, has easily turned into 80 with various bank fees, (as well as my own stupidity)
Even FBN's host, Gerri Willis was pissed, pissed enough to cut up her Bank of America card on national television!


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Kindred is unusual in that it's a co-led session, pairing two of the most creative young improvisers in jazz: vibraphonist Stefon Harris and pianist Jacky Terrasson. (Harris frequently switches over to the more percussive-sounding marimba.) On most tracks they're joined by bassist Tarus Mateen and drummer Terreon Gully, with Idris Muhammad replacing Gully in two instances. Gully's drumming is so integral to the excitement of the session that he could practically share top billing with the two co-leaders. Harris and Terrasson establish their rapport in a variety of ways -- playing up-tempo cat and mouse on a duo version of "What Is This Thing Called Love," trading melodic passages on the ballad "Never Let Me Go," and soloing simultaneously on Bud Powell's "John's Abbey." Much of this is wonderful, although at times the dialogue seems forced; the two can get bogged down in a kind of back-and-forth mimicry that renders their moves predictable. In their determination to share the spotlight, they wind up stepping on each other. That said, there is a good deal of stellar playing on the album. The up-tempo numbers -- "Tank's Tune," Terrasson's "Rat Race," and Randy Weston's "Little Niles" -- spark furious yet uncluttered quartet interplay. Two mellower selections -- Buster Williams' "Deja" and Harris' "Shané" -- ripple with harmonic subtlety. Harris' flowing arrangement of "Summertime" features a nearly Bacharachian substitute progression on the last eight bars. Terrasson's bright Latin funk arrangement of "Body and Soul" omits the last A section in favor of a newly written vamp, and sounds its final clipped chord, of all places, at the end of the bridge -- bold thinking. When players as gifted as Harris and Terrasson put their heads together, there are bound to be ample rewards. As a team, however, they are at their best when they don't force the dialogue issue. ~ David R. Adler


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The Central Connecticut men's soccer team tied 1-1 with Stony Brook in a close game that went into double overtime. The Blue Devils are now 2-4-1 on the season after the decision, Stony Brook moves to 6-2-1 overall.
Senior Jesse Menzies scored his second goal of the season, the fourth of his career, in the game's 44th minute. Teammate Eddy Bogle fed Menzies on a cross to the right box, the senior then beat the defender to put the game's first goal in the top right of the net past the keeper.
The Blue Devils defense proved to be withstanding holding the Seawolves scoreless going into the half and for the majority of the second period.
Stony Brook answered late in the second half as Leonardo Fernandez scored his sixth goal of the season beating the Central defender on an individual move (Martin Giordano assist). Fernandez punched the score into the far right side of the net past Central keeper senior Anthony Occhialini. The goal came in the 86th minute of play, just before the end of regulation.
Occhialini made a crucial save in the game's 87th minute, just minutes before the end of regulation. The shot came off of Stony Brook's Sverre Ofstad, a score which could have put the Seawolves up by a goal and potentially seal a Stony Brook win.
Overtime period number one went the full 10 minutes without a score from either team. Central recorded two total shots while the Seawolves shot the ball just once. The only shot on goal attempted in either overtime period came from senior Reece Wilson in the second overtime (101st minute). His effort was saved by Stony Brook keeper Stefan Manz.
Central Connecticut overwhelmed Manz in goal, out-shooting the Seawolves nine shots to three for the game. Occhialini managed to save two of Stony Brook's three shots playing every minute in goal for the Blue Devils.
Central returns to action on Wednesday, September 26th as they travel to New Jersey to face the Scarlet Knights of Rutgers. Rutgers is 3-3 (0-1 Big East) on the season.


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Overweight and Asthma
According to a study conducted by the CDC, being overweight can increase the risk of asthma by 66%. Some studies suggest that some of these cases are not true asthma, but breathing difficulties caused by other factors and not airway obstruction. According to the Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology there is growing evidence that there is an association between child obesity and asthma in children. One study found that obese children dont respond as well to their inhaled medication used to treat asthma. Obesity also appears to affect the way adults respond to their medication, with leaner adults responding better to inhalers and obese adults doing better with an oral medication. (European Respiratory Journal, 2006,Vol. 27, No. 3)
Food Allergies and Sensitivities
Food allergies and sensitivities can increase inflammation in the body and may trigger or worsen asthma symptoms. A skin prick or RAST blood test can uncover IgE/type 1 food allergies and a food elimination diet or MRT test (mediator release testing) can uncover food sensitivities.
Produce-Rich Diet May Ease Asthma Symptoms
Vitamins and antioxidant phytochemicals found in fruits, vegetables and other plant based foods may help protect airways from damage caused by increased inflammation. Some studies have found a connection between increased fruit consumption in children and reduce asthma symptoms. A study conducted in the UK at Londons Kings College found adults who ate at least 2 apples a week were 22-32% less likely to develop asthma.
Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that live in your gut and have been shown to influence the immune system and reduce the risk of allergies and eczema, an itchy skin condition. New research has found a supplement containing pre and probiotics may help reduce the risk of asthma in children with atopic dermatitis which is a type of eczema. In the study the infants receiving the probiotic Bifidobacterium brevis and the prebiotics (carbohydrates the bacteria like to eat) were less likely to develop asthma like symptoms and even had a reduce risk of allergy to cats. Allergy 2011;66:1707.
Vitamin D and Asthma Control
A study published in the September 2010 issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology found that low vitamin D levels may lead to more severe asthma. Improving vitamin D levels through supplementation and/or sunshine may positively influence the immune system to reduce the severity of asthma symptoms. Ask your physician to check your vitamin D levels with a 25 (OH) D test.


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Wabash Men Learn Leadership Over Breakby Mark Shreve '04 • March 21, 2005 Share:
We live in an era which places college fraternities among negative stereotypes. Over spring break, however, a group of Wabash students aimed to reverse that image by traveling to Mexico for an alternative spring break. As the College was sending groups of students to Europe, South America, and across the country, twelve freshmen took an "immersion trip" of their own to become better leaders at Wabash and in their fraternity.
Twelve newly-initiated members of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity traveled to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, to participate in the week-long Cabo Alpha Leadership Academy. The academy was originally formed to bring members from chapters across the nation to learn from other chapters and fraternity alumni.
The Wabash chapter was one of 15 from across the nation who gathered to hear businessmen, academics, scientists, and government officials provide advice on how to enrich their college experience, the strength of the fraternity chapter, and their future careers and lives.
"After seeing the success of other brothers and the support they were giving us, I truly understand the greatest joy in life comes from helping others, which is what our fraternity is all about," said Michael Belanger '08.
Cabo Alpha was created and hosted by Jerry Nelson, co-founder of Ticketmaster and many other business ventures. Nelson has been a leader with the national fraternity since his days at UCLA. Currently, Nelson allows the students to relax and enjoy the Mexico sunshine with one condition — they must show up for the leadership sessions.
For four hours each day, the Phi Psi undergrads were in leadership training sessions. In addition to Nelson and other fraternity alumni, Cabo Alpha hosts special guest speakers for each session. Paul Wineman, a professional negotiator for large corporate clients, Scott Noble, owner of Noble Royalties Inc., and James Blazer, president of Phi Kappa Psi national fraternity, visited the resort to share their experiences.
Cabo is certainly not all work and no play. The training sessions end in the early afternoon, which allowed the students to explore Mexico and the white-sand beaches.
"The leadership skills and the knowledge I obtained from the seminars alone made the trip worthwhile. The clubs, parties, and location were all merely a bonus that added to the overall excellence of the week," said Matt Motycka '08.
These men are treated like celebrities — they are provided with their own transportation, their meals are served to them, and they don't pay a dime for their rooms in the resort which typically caters to wealthy tourists looking to relax in the sun.
"It was the greatest week of my life," said Brian Weil '08. "The things I saw, the things I did, the people I met, and the places I went will stay with me forever. I can safely say that I maximized my time down there, and I don't think I can say that honestly about any other moment in my life."
Shreve is Wabash College's Assistant Director of Annual Giving.
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At top: Back row: Matt Maher, Luke Odom, Ben Bly, Brian Weil, Micahel Belanger, Ben Thrall, Josh Harris, John Garrett. Front row: John Holmes, Matt Motycka, Nick Leon, Chris Haskell
Lower left: The resort at Cabo Alpha offers every amenity.


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UPDATE: We thought we had this one sussed with Nigel_M's suggestion of the 1971 fake documentary Punishment Park, but the original questioner David informs me that, while PP is indeed an excellent movie and worth everyone's time, it's NOT the droid he's looking for. Back to the drawing board! Any more suggestions?
Good morning, parishioners! You know your ever-lovin' Vicar takes pride in knowing his stuff when it comes to trash cinema, but sadly even my time in B-Movie Seminary did not expose me to *every* piece of movie magic that might fall under this title. Reader David emailed me recently with the following poser that I couldn't quite place. But knowing that my readers are among the most knowledgeable on the planet when it comes to obscure 70s flicks, I thought if we put our heads together, we might just be able to solve this mystery. Here's David with the details:
it may have been a made-for-tv movie, made around 1971. during the last half hour of the film (maybe longer) there's several young hippie-like people (in their 20s) sitting around a table in a rather dark room, i think in a house out in the california desert. the people sitting at the table are deciding by consensus as to whom must leave the table. one woman is terrified at the prospect of being forced to leave the table. when the rest of the group decides she has to go, she screams like it's a matter of life and death. the last four people at the table are 2 men and 2 women. one of the 2 men is a Black Power militant, one of the women is a white revolutionary feminist - - these 2 come across as favoring violence as a means of addressing society's ills. the Black Power militant and white revolutionary feminist end up leaving the table. the last 2 people at the table are a white man and a white woman, apparently not interested in revolution. in the last scene of the film this man and woman leave the house and they're walking together across a desert, while the sun rises.So what do you think, parishioners? To me, it sounds like it might be a post-apocalyptic joint, or else some kind of No Exit homage with hippies and Black Panthers thrown in for spice. But I have nothing but gut feelings to base that on.
i saw bits and pieces of it as a rerun on some mid-day movie show on free tv around 1985. but i never got the title. does this sound familiar?
If you recognize the movie by this description, post it in the comments and help a brother out! Anyone who comes up with the correct answer gets his or her very own Thank-You tweet, direct from the Vicar! Who could ask for more? :)
Come on gang--we've got a mystery to solve!


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Brussels, 10 June 2009
European Commission launches Strategy to boost development of Baltic Sea Region
The European Commission presents its proposal for an EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region today. Five years on from enlargement, the region is facing pressing challenges including the deteriorating state of the Baltic Sea, poor transport links, barriers to trade and energy supply concerns. These problems have been exacerbated by a lack of effective coordination. The Strategy, presented by Danuta Hübner, Commissioner for Regional Policy, above all aims to maximise the development potential of the Member States and regions in the Baltic Sea area, which is home to nearly 100 million people.
"The EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region is a major step as it marks a new way of working together in the Union. It does not imply new laws or institutions but is rather based on the will of governments and citizens in the Member States and regions to meet urgent, shared challenges. The Commission is proposing a comprehensive action plan, based on a thorough consultation with national and regional governments, business, NGOs and academia: the EU is well placed to coordinate the work that needs to be done in order to make the most of available resources to save the Baltic Sea, boost trade and improve the quality of life of everyone in the region," commented Commissioner Hübner.
What are the issues?
The Baltic Sea Region is facing several important challenges. The state of the sea is deteriorating due to excessive discharges of nitrates and phosphates and biodiversity is under threat. Economies need to be better inter-connected. Statistics indicate an over-reliance on trade with immediate neighbours. The Baltic region is hampered by long distances, internally and with the rest of Europe: it takes 36 hours by train to reach Tallinn from Warsaw. Another concern is the isolation of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia in terms of energy supplies. Finally, with the increasing number of oil tankers using the sea as a highway, the threat of accidents is ever present.
Why the EU?
The Baltic Sea is surrounded by eight EU Member States and Russia. Many reports and action plans have been produced in the past, but with limited effect. There is a strong need for better coordination of the numerous bodies involved. Many of the current challenges are in EU policy fields. EU Structural Funds programmes in the region provide a basis to strengthen cooperation. The Commission addresses its proposals to the Member States but also recognises that many of the challenges can only be met by good cooperation with Russia. The Commission recommends boosting this cooperation through existing initiatives, notably the " Northern Dimension ", the common policy of the EU, Russia, Norway and Iceland.
"First of a kind" strategy
The strategy takes the form of a communication and an action plan with a list of 80 flagship projects, some of which have already been launched. The four cornerstones of the strategy are to make this part of Europe:
This is the first time that the EU has developed such a comprehensive strategy at the level of a "macro-region". It could inspire similar approaches in areas such as the Mediterranean or Danube basin. In particular, it constitutes a first step towards the regional implementation of the EU integrated Maritime Policy.
Between 2007 and 2013, the Baltic Sea Region will benefit from more than €50 billion of investment support under the Cohesion Policy and other EU funding, including €27 billion for improved accessibility, nearly €10 billion for the environment, €6.7 billion for competitiveness and €697 million for security and risk prevention.
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Note for editors
The Member States requested the Commission to prepare an EU strategy for the Baltic Sea Region in December 2007. Today's proposal is the result of a public online consultation launched by the Commission in November 2008 ( IP/08/1619 ) and of numerous public debates which took place in the eight Member States involved. The strategy is one of the main priorities of the Swedish EU Presidency in the second half of 2009.
Read the strategy and see more projects: http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/cooperation/baltic/
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