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Asana, ashtanga yoga, Ayurvedic medicine, bandhas, bhakti yoga, Bhastika, Bhastrika, Bhavan yoga, Bikram yoga, chanting, cleansing techniques, cyclic meditation, dharana (concentration), dhyana, dru yoga, gentle yoga, guided imagery, hatha yoga, headstands, hot yoga, Iyengar yoga, integral yoga, jalandara bandha, jivamukti yoga, kapalabhati, kapalabhati breathing, karma yoga, kirtan, Kripalu yoga, kriya, kumbhaka, Kundalini yoga, Lamaze® breathing, mantra, meditation, mula bandha, nadi-shodhana pranayama, nadi suddhi, neti, niyama (healthy habit), nostril breathing, om, padmasana, patanjala yoga, patanjali, poses, postures, power yoga, pranayama, prathyahara (sense withdrawal), proprioceptive physical activity, raja yoga, relaxation, restorative yoga, Qi gong, Sahaja yoga, samadhi, savasana, shavasana, shoulder stand, Siddha medicine, Siddha Yugimuni, Siddhi, Silver Yoga Programme, sirsasana (headstand) yoga posture, Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY), sukhasana, sun salutation, surya anuloma viloma, suryanamaskar, sva-tantra, tai chi, The Yoga Sutras, therapeutic yoga, TM, Transcendental Meditation®, tum-mo (heat) yoga, uddiyana bandha, ujjayi, ujjayi and bhastrika combination, unloaded movement facilitation exercise, vegetarian diet, visualization, yama (moral behavior), yoga-mimansa, yoga nidra, Yoga of Awareness Program, yoga therapy, yogi, yogic breathing.
Not included in this review
: Ayurveda, NIA, Siddha, Transcendental Meditation®.
Yoga is an ancient system of relaxation, exercise, and healing with origins in Indian philosophy. Early descriptions of yoga are written in Sanskrit, the classical literary language of India. The first known work is "The Yoga Sutras," written more than 2,000 years ago, although yoga may have been practiced up to 5,000 years ago. The initial concepts have been adapted over time through translation and scholarly interpretation, but the fundamental principles describing the practice of yoga in the quest of the soul remain largely intact.
Yoga has been described as "the union of mind, body, and spirit," which addresses physical, mental, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual dimensions towards an overall harmonious state of being. The philosophy of yoga is sometimes pictured as a tree with eight branches. These eight limbs are:
(breathing exercises),
(physical postures),
(moral behavior),
(healthy habit),
(sense withdrawal),
(contemplation), and s
(higher consciousness). There are several schools of yoga practice, such as hatha yoga, karma yoga, bhakti yoga, and raja yoga. These schools vary in the proportions of the exercises of the eight limbs. However, they are all similar in working towards the goal of self-realization and control of mental, physiological, and psychological parameters through yogic experiences. In the United States and Europe, hatha yoga is commonly practiced, including
Yoga is often practiced by healthy individuals with the aim to achieve relaxation, fitness, and a healthy lifestyle. Yoga has also been recommended and used for a variety of medical conditions. Yoga techniques can be learned in classes or through videotape instruction. Classes last from 30 to 90 minutes and are offered at various skill levels. There is no widely accepted credentialing for yoga instructors.
Yoga techniques use gravity, leverage, and tension while holding poses for varying lengths of time. Ancient texts describe rapid breathing (kapalabhati) as cleansing and stimulating and slow breathing (nadisuddhi), particularly through alternate nostrils, as calming.
Yoga has undergone much scientific study, with various psychological and physical theories suggested. In human research, yoga has been shown to reduce heart rate and blood pressure, increase breath holding time and lung capacity, improve muscle relaxation and body composition, cause weight loss, and increase overall physical endurance. Yoga may positively affect levels of brain or blood chemicals, such as monoamines, melatonin, stress hormones (cortisol), and GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid). Changes in several mental functions, including perception, attention, cognition, processing of sensory information, and visual perception, are described in human research.
It is proposed that health may be affected by mind-body interactions that occur through techniques such as yoga, and that daily practice of yoga may help to maintain wellness.
Evidence Table
These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.
Multiple human studies report benefits of yoga (such as breathing exercises) when added to other treatments for mild-to-moderate asthma (such as standard drug therapy, diet, or massage).
Several human studies support the use of yoga in the treatment of high blood pressure when practiced for up to one year. It is not clear if yoga is better than other forms of exercise for blood pressure control. Yoga practitioners sometimes recommend that patients with high blood pressure avoid certain positions, such as headstands or shoulder stands (inverted asanas), which may increase blood pressure.
Yoga uses controlled breathing patterns to increase breathing efficiency. More research is needed before a recommendation can be made.
Several human studies support the use of yoga therapy in the treatment of clinical anxiety disorders and in otherwise healthy individuals with anxiety. Additional well-designed studies are needed before a strong recommendation can be made.
There is promising early evidence that yoga therapy may help treat both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. More research is needed to confirm these results.
There is preliminary evidence supporting the use of yoga therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome. Although this early research has been criticized for several reasons, yoga may be an effective means of alleviating carpal tunnel syndrome. Additional studies are needed for a definitive assessment.
Several human studies support the use of yoga for depression in both children and adults. Although this preliminary research is promising, better studies are needed.
Several human studies suggest that yoga is helpful in people with heart disease. However, it is not clear if yoga reduces the risk of heart attack or death or if yoga is better than any other form of exercise therapy or lifestyle/dietary change. Therefore, yoga may be a useful addition to standard therapies (such as medications for blood pressure or cholesterol) in people at risk for heart attacks, but further research is necessary before a strong recommendation can be made.
Limited adult human study exists for the treatment of lung conditions such as bronchitis, fluid around the lungs (pleural effusion), or airway obstruction. Better-designed research is necessary before any firm recommendations can be made.
Several human studies support the use of yoga therapy in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Additional well-designed studies with clearly defined patient groups are needed before a strong recommendation can be made.
Yoga may be beneficial for improving the quality of life for patients with serious diseases as well as in healthy patients. Several studies in cancer patients report enhanced quality of life, lower sleep disturbance, decreased stress symptoms, and changes in cancer-related immune cells after patients received relaxation, meditation, and gentle yoga therapy. Higher quality studies are needed.
Several human studies support the use of yoga therapy in the treatment of schizophrenia. Additional well-designed studies with clearly defined patient groups are needed before a strong recommendation can be made.
Several human studies report a reduction in the number of monthly seizures with the use of Sahaja yoga, when it is added to standard anti-seizure drug treatment or a yoga meditation protocol. This research is preliminary and better studies are necessary before a firm conclusion can be drawn.
Preliminary research suggests that yoga may be beneficial when added to standard therapies for the treatment of heroin or alcohol abuse. Additional studies are needed before a strong recommendation can be made.
Yoga may have antioxidant properties. More, higher quality evidence is needed to confirm these results.
There is limited study in humans of yoga in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Further research is needed before a recommendation can be made.
Several preliminary human studies suggest that daily yoga may improve control of blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes when it is added to standard drug therapy. It is not clear if yoga is better than any other form of exercise therapy. Better research is needed before a recommendation can be made.
There is unclear evidence in this area.
Preliminary studies in humans report that yoga may improve fatigue in adults. However, better-designed studies are needed before any conclusion can be made.
Preliminary evidence suggests that yoga may effectively reduce the intensity and frequency of tension or migraine headaches and lessen the need for pain-relief medications. Better studies are needed before a recommendation can be made.
Preliminary research reports that yoga may benefit sleep efficiency, total sleep time, number of awakenings, and quality of sleep. Well-designed research is necessary before a firm recommendation can be made.
Early evidence suggests that yoga may be beneficial in the management of IBS. Further research is needed to make a recommendation.
There is limited human study of yoga to improve memory. Most research focuses on memory in children. Better studies are needed before a recommendation can be made.
Early evidence showed mixed results regarding yoga's effect on menopausal symptoms. Although early results are promising, more research is needed in this area.
There is limited human study of yoga therapy in children with mental retardation. Better trials are needed to confirm these results and to evaluate the effects of yoga in mentally retarded adults.
There is limited study of yoga therapy in patients with multiple sclerosis. Further research is needed before a recommendation can be made.
There is limited study in humans of yoga for improving muscle soreness. Further research is needed before a recommendation can be made.
Preliminary research reports that yoga may improve chronic low back pain in humans. However, larger better-designed studies are needed before a firm conclusion can be drawn.
Preliminary studies in humans report that yoga (mukh bhastrika) may improve human reaction time, arousal, information processing, running performance, and concentration. Further research is needed before a clear recommendation can be made.
Preliminary human study suggests that yoga may improve physical posture. Better-designed studies are needed before a conclusion can be drawn.
Early research suggests yoga during pregnancy is safe and may improve outcomes. Additional research is needed before a clear recommendation can be made. Pregnant women who wish to practice yoga should discuss this with their obstetrician or nurse-midwife.
It is unclear whether yoga therapy may improve tinnitus. Although relaxation may theoretically benefit this condition, additional research is needed before a recommendation can be made.
There is early evidence to support the use of yoga in the treatment of delayed ejaculation in males. Larger well designed and controlled trials are needed to further assess the effects of yoga for sexual health.
Preliminary study suggests possible benefits of a yoga-based exercise program on people who have had a stroke and have impaired health status and reduced level of activity. Although results seem promising, further well-designed research is needed to confirm these findings.
Preliminary research does not provide clear answers. Yoga in addition to healthy eating habits may reduce weight. Better studies are necessary to form conclusions about the potential benefits of yoga alone.
* Key to grades
: Strong scientific evidence for this use
: Good scientific evidence for this use
: Unclear scientific evidence for this use
: Fair scientific evidence for this use (it may not work)
: Strong scientific evidence against this use (it likley does not work)
Tradition / Theory
The below uses are based on tradition, scientific theories, or limited research. They often have not been thoroughly tested in humans, and safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider. There may be other proposed uses that are not listed below.
Alzheimer's disease, anemia, anticoagulant (blood thinner), anti-inflammatory, cancer, chronic urological disorders, cognitive enhancement, constipation, dementia, dyspepsia (upset stomach), dyspnea (difficulty breathing), fibromyalgia, hand grip strength, heart attack treatment/prevention/rehabilitation, high cholesterol, HIV/AIDS, hormonal abnormalities, hypoxemia (low oxygen in the blood), immune stimulant (in breast cancer patients), infertility, joint pain or stiffness, osteoporosis, post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD), premenstrual syndrome (PMS), psychological stress, psychosomatic disorders, rehabilitation, rheumatoid arthritis, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), sensory integration disorder, sex offender rehabilitation, sex therapy, shortness of breath, smoking cessation, speech disorders (vocal cord dysfunction), spine problems (scoliosis), stomach upset, stress (occupational), stress (oxidative), thyroid disease, tuberculosis, well-being.
Many complementary techniques are practiced by healthcare professionals with formal training, in accordance with the standards of national organizations. However, this is not universally the case, and adverse effects are possible. Due to limited research, in some cases only limited safety information is available.
Yoga is generally considered to be safe in healthy individuals when practiced appropriately, and it has been well tolerated in studies with few side effects. Yoga can be adapted for a wide variety of specific needs, including for people who are bed-ridden or wheelchair-bound. Yoga techniques are believed to be safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding when practiced under the guidance of expert instruction (the popular Lamaze techniques are based on yogic breathing). However, poses that put pressure on the uterus, such as abdominal twists, should be avoided in pregnancy.
Some positions and postures should not be used by people with certain conditions or illnesses. Therapy should be exercised under well-qualified guidance. Patients with disc disease of the spine, fragile or atherosclerotic neck arteries, risk for blood clots, extremely high or low blood pressure, glaucoma, detachment of the retina, ear problems, severe osteoporosis, or cervical spondylitis should avoid some inverted poses. Certain yoga breathing techniques should be avoided in people with heart or lung disease. Some experts advise caution in people with a history of psychotic disorders (such as schizophrenia), due to a risk of worsening symptoms, although this has not been clearly shown in studies. People with medical conditions should speak with a qualified healthcare professional before starting yoga.
Rare side effects are described in case reports, including physical damage (due to prolonged postures), nerve or vertebral disc damage (due to prolonged postures, sometimes involving the legs), eye damage and blurred vision including worsening of glaucoma (due to increased eye pressure with headstands), and stroke/blood vessel blockage (due to decreased blood flow to the brain or other body parts from postures). Lung and breathing problems have been reported possibly resulting in death.
Yoga should not be used as a substitute for standard care, especially for potentially dangerous ailments such as asthma. Patients should seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider before embarking on any regimen of treatment.
This information is based on a systematic review of scientific literature edited and peer-reviewed by contributors to the Natural Standard Research Collaboration (
Bower JE, Woolery A, Sternlieb B, et al. Yoga for cancer patients and survivors. Cancer Control 2005 Jul;12(3):165-71.
Cohen BE, Kanaya AM, Macer JL, et al. Feasibility and acceptability of restorative yoga for treatment of hot flushes: a pilot trial. Maturitas 2-20-2007;56(2):198-204.
Duraiswamy G, Thirthalli J, Nagendra HR, et al. Yoga therapy as an add-on treatment in the management of patients with schizophrenia--a randomized controlled trial. Acta Psychiatr Scand 2007;116(3):226-232.
Garfinkel MS, Singhal A, Katz WA, et al. Yoga-based intervention for carpal tunnel syndrome: a randomized trial. JAMA 11-11-1998;280(18):1601-1603.
Garrow D, Egede LE. Association between complementary and alternative medicine use, preventive care practices, and use of conventional medical services among adults with diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2006 Jan;29(1):15-9.
Granath J, Ingvarsson S, von Thiele U, et al. Stress management: a randomized study of cognitive behavioural therapy and yoga. Cogn Behav Ther 2006;35(1):3-10.
John PJ, Sharma N, Sharma CM, et al. Effectiveness of yoga therapy in the treatment of migraine without aura: a randomized controlled trial. Headache 2007;47(5):654-661.
Kirkwood G, Rampes H, Tuffrey V, et al. Yoga for anxiety: a systematic review of the research evidence. Br J Sports Med 2005 Dec;39(12):884-91; discussion 891.
Mitchell KS, Mazzeo SE. Rausch SM, et al. Innovative interventions for disordered eating: evaluating dissonance-based and yoga interventions. Int J Eat.Disord 2007;40(2):120-128.
Oken BS, Zajdel D, Kishiyama S, et al. Randomized, controlled, six-month trial of yoga in healthy seniors: effects on cognition and quality of life. Altern Ther Health Med 2006 Jan-Feb;12(1):40-7.
Rao MR, Raghuram N, Nagendra HR, et al. Anxiolytic effects of a yoga program in early breast cancer patients undergoing conventional treatment: a randomized controlled trial. Complement Ther Med. 2009 Jan;17(1):1-8.
Sareen S, Kumari V, Gajebasia KS, et al. Yoga: a tool for improving the quality of life in chronic pancreatitis. World J Gastroenterol 1-21-2007;13(3):391-397.
Sharma VK, Das S, Mondal S, et al. Effect of Sahaj Yoga on depressive disorders. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 2005 Oct-Dec;49(4):462-8.
Streeter CC, Jensen JE, Perlmutter RM, et al. Yoga Asana sessions increase brain GABA levels: a pilot study. J Altern Complement Med 2007;13(4):419-426.
Tekur P, Singphow C, Nagendra HR, et al. Effect of short-term intensive yoga program on pain, functional disability and spinal flexibility in chronic low back pain: a randomized control study. J Altern Complement Med. 2008 Jul;14(6):637-44.
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Paresh C Palicha reviews the Malayalam film, Plus Two.
The dust seems to be settling down in the Malayalam film industry after the war between various sections.
Now everyone is gearing up for Onam (month end) and Ramzan (next month). This being the period of fasting, there is a gap that is filled by small nondiscript films that would not get decent push otherwise. One such film is Plus Two, starring mainly newcomers. Directed by newcomer Shebi Chavakkad, this film tells a simple tale of youngsters doing their pre-university course.
It seems those behind the film decided to keep it as simple as possible. We have five boys from the upper-class of society studying in a swanky school. They are neighbours in an upmarket colony. School is fun as the teachers are of comedian Suraj Venjaramoodu kind.
Then comes the twist in the tale. One night Prince, one among the five friends who is staying alone (his parents are in the USA), gets two lady visitors in the middle of the night. Next we know is Prince becomes the girl's saviour when her mother dies. He brings her home secretly but cannot hide the fact from his friends for long. And, as expected, he falls in love with her. Nothing much happens as far as the story is concerned except for the friends trying to guard their secret till the very end.
Things do not get boring even though the narrative is static. There is humour in in the form of Sallim Kumar, Manniyanpilla Raju and Sona Nair. The banter between the gang of boys also helps in the comic department.
Acting by Roshan as Prince and Deepak as Mathews (joker of the pack) is sure to grab your attention. Shafna is charming as Meenakshi.
The screenplay could have been a little more substantial and a few characters would have done with a litte more depth.
Other than these flaws, there is hardly any reason to complain as Plus Two keeps us entertained.
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EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — A dropped baton cost the Texas A&M men an outright NCAA outdoor track and field team title.
The Aggies' finished last in the 1,600-meter relay after mishandling the baton before the first exchange, propelling event winner Florida into a tie for the title Saturday.
Each team finished with 53 points for the first co-champions since 1978. It was the second consecutive team title for the Gators after a string of three straight for the Aggies.
Florida won the relay in 3 minutes, 1.34 seconds.
"I just told the guys let's go win the relay," coach Mike Holloway said. "We don't see it as Texas A&M dropping the baton, we see it as we didn't drop it."
On the women's side, top-ranked Kansas wrapped up its first women's team title earlier in the day and finished with 60 points, thwarting Oregon's "triple crown" attempt to sweep team titles this year in the sport's three NCAA championships. The Ducks wound up third behind Texas A&M.
"We came in as a team today," Jayhawks coach Stanley Redwine said. "We didn't have a concern of needing one person to do well. It's all about teamwork."
Clemson junior Brianna Rollins broke her own collegiate record in the 100 hurdles, finishing in 12:39 to top her mark of 12.47 set in the semifinals Thursday. That time bested the previous record of 12.48 set by Southern California's Ginnie Powell at the 2006 NCAA outdoor championships in Sacramento, Calif.
It was the best overall time in the world this season and the fastest ever in the event at Hayward Field. Earlier this year, the 21-year old set a championship meet mark in the 60 hurdles with a 7.79 for the NCAA indoor title.
LSU senior Kimberlyn Duncan won the women's 200 in a wind-aided 22.04 tying her for the fastest collegiate 200 in any conditions. Last year's Bowerman Award winner is the first woman to win the event in three consecutive years.
"I'm very satisfied," she said about the final race of her college career. "I'm trying to hold back tears right now."
Texas A&M senior Ameer Webb won the men's 200 in a wind-aided 20.10. He was runner-up in the event last year and won it at this year's indoor championships, but wasn't considered the favorite for the final.
Oklahoma State's Natalja Piliusina won the women's 1,500 in 4:13.25. The junior from Lithuania had twice been a runner-up in the 800.
With 100 to go, Piliusina said she figured she's was probably going to finish fifth or sixth, but then something changed in her. "I thought, 'Not this time,'" she said.
Oregon's Mac Fleet thrilled the Hayward crowd as an upset winner of the men's 1,500. He surged the final 300 meters and pointed to cheering fans as he crossed the finish in 3:50.25. Even Bruce Hornsby, who sang the national anthem, stood to applaud for the junior Duck.
Hampered by injuries for the past two seasons, Fleet glanced up at the video scoreboard to see how he was doing on the final stretch.
"I knew that there was daylight there," between him and the rest of the field, he said.
Texas A&M junior Wayne Davis II won the 110 hurdle title in a wind-aided 13:14.
In the men's 5,000, Arizona junior Lawi Lalang won in 13:35.19 for his seventh overall NCAA title. Lalang also won the 10,000 on Thursday and became the 12th man to win double championships in those events.
Colorado senior Emma Coburn won the 3,000 steeplechase title in 9:35.38.
In the field events, Oklahoma senior Tia Brooks won the shot put with a throw of 62 feet, ½ inch, Arizona senior Brigetta Barrett won the high jump with a leap of 6- 4¾, Texas A&M senior Sam Humphries won the javelin at 255-9, and Florida senior Omar Craddock took the triple jump title in 55-6¼.
Arkansas won the women's 1,600 relay in 3:27.09.
The women's 400 relay was won by Texas A&M in 42.88, while Florida won on the men's side in 38.53.
English Gardner, who defended her title in the 100 on Friday and was part of the Ducks' relay team, announced afterward that she will skip her senior year to go pro.
Gardner was the only collegiate runner to make the finals in the 100 at last year's Olympic track trials.


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Author Notes: There isn't one thing about peonies that I don't love. They are delicate from petal to root. Peonies look like lace, smell like an understated rose, and their petals feel like butter. If there was a bed made of peony petals I think I might never leave it. Since I have been playing with new flavors I got to looking at my peonies differently. They are another edible flower. Yay for that! So I started thinking "ice cream", and this is what I ended up with. It is technically a frozen custard since it uses eggs but I'm calling it an ice cream for simplicity of terminology. **Note: Peonies are poisonous to cats, so keep this away from them** - Dabblings
Food52 Review: This peony custard is the sophisticated shade of pink you wished your 3 year-old would have chosen for their bedroom walls. When you add the deep purple stripe of the honeyed blackberries, it is a feast for the eyes. You need fragrant flowers to achieve a headier scent and taste. I used a sieve and a wooden spoon to crush the steamed petals and squeeze out all of the color and flavor. More unusual than rose or lavender flavors but balanced with the fruit ribbon swirls for an elegant last course. - lorigoldsby —lorigoldsby
Makes: one quart
large eggs
cup sugar
cups heavy cream or whipping cream
1 1/2
cups whole milk
large, fully opened peony blossoms
cups blackberries
Honey (to taste)
- Pick the petals from six of the blossoms from the peonies. You don't want the stamen or any part of the stem. Wash them repeatedly. Besides ants, there will be other little bugs who are also very fond of these flowers. I'm assuming that most people don't want to be eating those little guys. So wash, wash, wash. I used my salad spinner, which seemed to do the trick.
- Combine the heavy cream, the whole milk, and the petals in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat. Stir the petals into the cream until the cream is at a bare simmer. Turn off the heat and allow the petals to steep. After 30 minutes strain the petals with a fine strainer and repeat the process with the other six blossoms using the same cream. You are double infusing the cream to get a strong peony flavor.
- While you are infusing the cream for a second time whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl until they are light and fluffy. I used a hand mixer for 2 minutes. Once the eggs are fluffy, whisk in the sugar a little at a time until it is fully Incorporated.
- Pour about a cup of the hot, strained, peony cream into the egg mixture, whisking the whole time (you are tempering the eggs here). Then pour the egg mixture into the saucepan with the rest of the peony cream. Cook the ice cream base over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture coats the back of a spoon (so that when you run your finger down the back of the spoon it leaves a line through the ice cream base). This won't take more than a few minutes so don't go anywhere, just keep stirring.
- Once the ice cream base coats the back of a spoon lick the spoon, and remove the ice cream base from the heat. Transfer the base to a container and set it in the refrigerator until it is cooled completely. I suggest letting it chill overnight. Impatience is your enemy here.
- Next make the blackberry syrup. Place the blackberries into a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir them and smoosh them with a spoon until they are a pulpy mess. At this point add in the honey. I used about 1 1/2 Tbs of honey. I didn't put in a measurement under the ingredients because you may want it sweeter or not so sweet. I add in the honey and taste it until it is where I like it. Also some blackberries are sweeter than others, so you really have to keep an open mind about the amount of honey you plan on using. Once the mixture has come to a simmer remove it from the heat. Strain it to remove the pulp and the seeds. Store it until it is completely cooled in the refrigerator.
- The next day freeze your ice cream base in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturers instructions.
- When the ice cream is at a soft serve consistency turn off the ice cream maker and place 1/3 of the ice cream into a container. Drizzle a tablespoon or two of the blackberry syrup onto the ice cream. Layer another 1/3 of the ice cream into the container and repeat with the blackberry syrup. Then put the last 1/3 of the ice cream on top of that. Take a knife and swirl the blackberry syrup into the peony ice cream gently. Don't over-do it or it will combine too much.
- Once swirled to satisfaction place the container of peony ice cream into the freezer to harden. This will take 3-4 hours.
- This recipe is a Community Pick!
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Soda Fountain Recipe
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Apple Breaks Record with $17 Billion Bond Deal
Apple is selling $17 billion of bonds, a record amount for a U.S. investment-grade corporate offering. Katy Burne reports on the News Hub. Photo: Getty Images.
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Sentara Health Plans expands to Alabama
Providers in today's healthcare industry face increasing pressure to change the way they do business. The Affordable Care Act is just one of many programs intended to slow rising costs and shift risk to providers. All while hospitals, health systems and doctors look to improve care and adopt new technologies.
Those are just some of the driving forces behind the announcement this week that Huntsville Hospital Health System in Huntsville, Ala., and Sentara Health Plans, a subsidiary of Sentara Healthcare in Norfolk, Va., will form of a new company to deliver health care services to Medicaid recipients in Alabama.
This first-of-its-kind partnership is expected to cover more than 120,000 Medicaid enrollees in 10 counties of Northern Alabama. The new entity will operate as a not-for-profit Regional Care Organization and will be responsible for all aspects of care for Medicaid patients in the region. It is anticipated that the new organization, which could employee as many as 400 people between Virginia and Alabama, will be based in Madison County, Alabama.
Details of the operational plan are expected to be finalized in the coming months and will require final approval from the state of Alabama.
Hear more from the Sentara Health Plans and Huntsville leadership on their hopes for this partnership.


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There are only a couple of things I'm comfortable with dropping some real money on when it comes to my gear and that's backpacks and boots. Yeah, the AKU Suiterra comes with a hefty price tag, (although STP offers them at a greatly reduced price) but the payoff has been well worth it.
These handcrafted boots are made in Romania and just scream quality. While they are a touch heavier than a typical mid-hiker (3 pounds), this is a boot that excels in all weather and terrain conditions. A good choice by Backpacker Magazine for its 2011 "Most Versatile Boot" award.
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The very sturdy boots do require some break-in but nothing out of the ordinary.
One thing to note. I had read reviews stating that users found the boot to be best-suited for narrow, "low-volume" feet which is what I have. I found the opposite to be true. After my purchase I ran across another review that said the boot is best for high-volume feet. I'd lean this way. Although playing around with some different lacing techniques has helped me dial these in to where I want them.
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[Manga Maniac Cafe] Describe yourself in 140 characters or less.
[Amy Sandas] Believes in happy endings. Loves coffee in the morning, chardonnay at night and pizza anytime. Dreams of traveling far and wide.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Can you tell us a little about Rogue Countess?
[Amy Sandas] Rogue Countess is a Regency Historical Romance and tells the story of the tumultuous reunion between the Earl and Countess of Blackbourne eight years after their forced marriage.
Anna spent years building her independence and guarding her heart against the judgment of society to ensure that she is never again in a position to be betrayed and abandoned. Accustomed to being in control, she is utterly unprepared for her ordered world to be flipped on its head when her errant husband returns to England. It has been years since he left her on their wedding day, but she is no longer that sad little girl and this time she will not so easily be cast aside.
Jude Sinclair, Earl of Blackbourne, has come home for two reasons: to pick up the reins of responsibility left to him upon his father's death and to put an end to his farce of a marriage once and for all. To his surprise, the wicked and deceitful young woman he expects is not exactly the wife he finds. One thing he knows without doubt is that her striking beauty and dark gaze shields secrets he is determined to uncover.
With a shared past tangled in lies and blackmail, Anna and Jude declare an intimate war of wills, each determined to hold their ground even as unexpected passion ignites into bold desire. In order to claim the love that could be theirs, they must overcome their mutual distrust and destroy the obstacles that loom darkly between them.
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Want Tighter, More Responsive Steering On Your Old Musclecar? There Are A Ton Of Bolt-On Rack-And-Pinion Kits On The Market That Promise To Do Just That.
Nothing makes a classic car feel like an old tank more than ancient suspension and handling characteristics. Jump out of a stock '60s musclecar and into a late-model performance car, and one of the first things you notice is the steering. New cars have nice, tight, responsive steering, whereas most early cars had slow steering boxes that were anything but responsive, and the power-assisted setups were often over-boosted to the point of killing any semblance of road feel. Those docile setups just don't play well when combined with today's assortment of bolt-on handling hardware. But once again, the aftermarket has a fix.
With the rise in interest of Pro Touring-type cars, it's no surprise that several companies have developed plug-and-play rack-and-pinion conversion kits for early musclecars. Many are claimed to be direct bolt-on installations requiring no welding or excessive butchery, which is great, should you decide to change systems later, and there are kits for nearly all popular makes and models. Few people want to re-invent their front suspensions just to update the steering, so we only looked at rack-and-pinion kits that can be bolted in to otherwise stock musclecars and only mentioned companies that build their own kits.
But rather than just listen to the manufacturers tell us how easy their conversions are, we decided to see for ourselves and installed one in a mildly modified '65 Mustang. What we found out about the installation intricacies and how it actually works follows, as does a guide to the rack-and-pinion kits on the market.
Applications for multiple makes
We chose a Steeroids kit to test on our Mustang. It offers a quick 2.5 turns lock-to-lock and is claimed to have better bumpsteer adjustment capability than the other guys and to work well with the stock power-steering pump. If the full kit with the replacement column is purchased, Steeroids estimates about three to four hours of installation time with standard handtools. We'll see about that.
Bolt-in applications:
'67-'69 Camaro
'68-'72 Chevelle
'68-'74 Nova
'63-'82 Corvette
'64 1/2-'70 Mustang
Approximate cost (power kit for early Mustang, with
column): $1,500.00
Flaming River
Thanks to its wide array of steering-related parts, including the company's own columns and steering wheels, Flaming River has quickly become the most recognized name for street-rod and musclecar systems. Flaming River's stand-out benefit is that you can buy an entirely new steering system from wheel to tie-rod end built by one manufacturer.
Bolt-in applications:
'67-'69 Camaro
'68-'72 Chevelle
'62-'67 Nova
'63-'82 Corvette
'55-'57 Chevrolet
'64 1/2-'70 Mustang
'55-'57 Thunderbird
Approximate cost (power kit for early Mustang, with column): $1,890.00
Unisteer is the 800-pound gorilla you probably didn't know about. Huge in the street-rod market, Unisteer has bolt-in kits for musclecars as well, but the real benefit for those with wild plans in the future is that Unisteer also takes orders for custom rack-and-pinion kits built to your specifications. For Mopar guys, Unisteer offers the only direct bolt-in B/E-Body rack-and-pinion kit we could locate.
Bolt-in applications:
'67-'74 Camaro'62-'67 Nova
'55-'57 Chevrolet
'64 1/2-'70 Mustang
B/E-Body Mopars
'28-'34 Ford (bolt-in if currently using Vega-style box on a straight axle.)
Approximate cost (manual kit for early Mustang, no column): $875.00
Eckler's Classic ChevyParts
Eckler's says its kit was the first on the market for Tri-Five Chevys, and the company has been fine-tuning and upgrading it for the last 10 years. However, there are still a few prerequisites, such as running a short-style water pump and a harmonic balancer that accepts bolt-on pulleys. New exhaust may also be required, unless you're using Chevy manifolds with a 45-degree rear dump or Eckler's own headers.
Bolt-in applications:
'55-'57 Chevrolet
Approximate cost (power kit for '55-'57 Chevrolet, with column): $999.99
Dutchman Motorsports
Though you probably know the company for axles, Dutchman has been slowly but steadily expanding its line to include suspension and steering parts. Currently Dutchman only offers a bolt-in kit for '55-'57 Chevys. No frame or crossmember mods are required for the kits, and they use a very common '82-'92 GM midsize, rear-steer power rack. Dutchman claims its CNC-machined billet steering arms minimize bumpsteer and maintain the stock turning radius better than other Tri-Five kits on the market, and they can be used with stock A-arms, stock or dropped spindles, and shorter coils springs.
Bolt-in applications:
'55-'57 Chevrolet
Approximate cost (power kit for '55-'57 Chevrolet, no column): $925.00
Mustangs and Other Fords
Based in Australia, RRS probably has the most extensive model-specific listing of kits for the Ford family. Rather than using the same kit for similar chassis, RRS prides itself on developing a specific kit for each application on an actual vehicle. For example, the Fairlane chassis line has six different part numbers for the three chassis changes Ford made between 1962 and 1971 (three manual and three power-rack part numbers). Plus, all RRS racks have built-in bumpsteer correction that allows the tie rod to be moved into correct alignment if the ride height has been altered. Despite their exotic look, the racks themselves are not proprietary and should be rebuildable by any good steering shop.
Bolt-in applications:
'64 1/2-'70 Mustang
'62-'69 Fairlane
'60-'70 Falcon
'68-'71 Torino
'60-'71 Ranchero
'69-'77 Maverick
'67-'70 Cougar
'60-'66 Comet
'68-'71 Montego
'62-'65 Meteor
'60-87 Australian Falcon
'62-'87 Australian Fairlane
'71-'77 Comet
Approximate cost (power kit for early Mustang, no column): $2,095.00
Total Control Products
Relying on its connection with Chris Alston's Chassisworks, Total Control Products (TCP) subscribes to the philosophy that off-the-shelf parts just don't cut it and says it's quality of construction that makes its kit different. The Alston steering rack is built with three turns lock-to-lock and exactly duplicates the factory 638-inch travel. The major installation difference between TCP's kit and others is that on an early Mustang, the factory tubular crossmember is removed and the rack itself becomes a load-bearing structure.
Bolt-in applications:
'64 1/2-'70 Mustang
'60-'65 Falcon
'60-'65 Ranchero
'67-'70 Cougar
'60-'65 Comet
Approximate cost (power kit for early Mustang, with column): $2,500.00 and up
Randalls Rack
Randall's Rack kit also requires the removal of the factory tubular crossmember but replaces it with a fabricated crossmember that the rack bolts on to. The new crossmember is designed to strengthen the chassis and also protect the rack. Stock tie-rod ends and the stock steering column are retained.
Bolt-in applications:
'64 1/2-'70 Mustangs
'67-'70 Cougars
Approximate cost (power kit for early Mustang, no column): $1,395.00
Wurth-It Designs
These guys cater to all the Fords usually ignored by the major manufacturers, including '57-'64 Galaxies, Fairlanes, Customs, Rancheros, and Ranch Wagons, as well as '55-'63 T-birds and even a few Mercury applications. It's a small, family-run company that we discovered during an Internet search, but we never could get ahold of anyone. When we wrote this, the Web site said a family emergency had the company temporarily shut down and behind on orders. Since it's the only company we could locate catering to these cars, we left it in here. Maybe it'll be back open by the time this issue gets to you.
Bolt-in applications:
'57-64 fullsize and intermediate
Fords and Mercurys
'55-'63 T-birds
Real-World Install
All the companies listed above claim their kits are easy, bolt-in designs that require no significant modifications or welding and shouldn't take a great deal of time to install. We wanted to find out if that was true, so we picked one, a Steeroids power rack-and-pinion kit, and installed it in a '65 Mustang. The car is mostly stock and has all stock steering but has a Total Control Products coilover front suspension. We're not going to show a bolt-by-bolt installation, but rather highlight what you need to be aware of, at least about the Steeroids kit. One of the knocks we've heard against some of the rack-and-pinion kits is that they negatively alter bumpsteer, especially on lowered cars. So once everything was installed, we measured ours to see what we were in for.
The rack included in this kit has 2.5 turns lock-to-lock, so it should be plenty quick on the street. As advertised, it didn't require any drilling or cutting, with the exception of the steering column if you opt to use the stock one and modify it according to the included instructions. For simplicity's sake and the added benefit of tilt adjustment, we used the optional ididit column. The instructions say the whole kit should take three to four hours to install, but we spent about ten hours on it. Now that we've done it once, we could probably do it again in four hours.
What About BumpSteer?
There is a reported fly in the ointment of rack-and-pinion bliss. In discussing these conversions with a number of suspension experts, we heard a lot of grumblings that some of them alter the car's bumpsteer in a negative manner. But what is bumpsteer?
As the front suspension moves up (compresses) and down (extends), the lower control arm moves in an arc around its pivot point on the chassis. The tie rod, connected to the lower control arm through the steering arms, also moves in an arc. If these two arcs are different, the wheel will turn slightly either in or out as the suspension moves through its travel. The result is a change in toe-in, which makes the car dart one way or another with no driver input. In extreme cases, it can be very dangerous.
The two main things that affect bumpsteer are the angles and the lengths of the tie-rod ends and lower control arms. Ideally, they should be the same length and perfectly parallel to each other, but that's not always practical. Most factory suspensions are pretty good in regard to bumpsteer (since it's a safety and therefore a liability item for the OEs). Because an aftermarket rack-and-pinion swap obviously changes the location and length of the tie rods, there is a good chance that it will adversely affect bumpsteer if not adjusted properly, especially on lowered cars. We've never seen an actual test of bumpsteer on a converted car, so after the install of our Steeroids kit, we checked it.


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Clarkson University to Host Potsdam Farmers Market This Winter
Clarkson University's already "green" campus will get even greener in November when the University becomes the winter home of the Potsdam Farmers Market.
Starting Saturday, November 2, the Cheel Campus Center will play weekly host to the Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m. to noon, most Saturdays until the market moves back outdoors in the spring.
A large number of favorite winter products will be available weekly in the main floor lobby of Cheel.
Meat products will include locally raised pork, beef, lamb, chicken, turkey, and beef sticks with no antibiotics, steroids, or growth hormones.
Eggs and vegetables with no pesticides, herbicides, or sprays will be available -- such as pumpkins, squash, cabbage, potatoes, onions, and Brussels sprouts.
Freshly made maple products like syrup, maple cream and maple candy will also be a weekly staple.
Sweets and baked goods, like homemade fudge, cookies, bread, brownies, gluten free cookies, jellies and jams, biscotti and rugelach, will also be available.
Rounding out the selection of goods will be handmade crafts, like alpaca gloves, hats, and scarves, jewelry, and pottery, as well as fresh Christmas wreaths, center pieces and garland, closer to the holidays.
"Our motto is 'from our farm, to your table,'" says Farmers Market Manager Marie Cook. "We work to not only make a healthier and more sustainable community, but also to support our local economy with this endeavor."
Clarkson University is well known for its campus sustainability programs. This spring, the Princeton Review named Clarkson one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the United States and Canada through inclusion its "The Princeton Review's Guide to 322 Green Colleges: 2013 Edition."
"Supporting local farmers as part of a vibrant and sustainable North Country region is important to Clarkson University," said Susan Powers, associate director for Sustainability & Spence Professor in Sustainable Environmental Systems. "At the same time, the market will be a wonderful resource for our students, faculty and staff, as we help to increase their access to locally grown and produced goods."
Clarkson's campus dining service is welcoming the Farmers Market with open arms. The Cheel Campus Center location will make it easier to source some local products for the all-local Main Street Grill and 'Adirondack Kitchen' selection of foods, which features a variety of all-local salads and sandwiches. Many other local food products are also used in Clarkson's kitchens.
"Having the Farmers Market in the same building as our main kitchen will be great," says Senior Director of Dining Services John Lehmann. "We look forward to 'shopping' for local products this winter and supporting more local businesses."
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.
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Lawmakers release $1 trillion spending bill
The spending bill will head off the threat of another government shutdown through the fiscal year.
WASHINGTON — House and Senate negotiators unveiled a $1.012 trillion spending bill late Monday to fund the government until October and eliminate the threat of another shutdown during that time.
The "omnibus" spending bill is a sweeping piece of legislation that includes all 12 of the annual bills that provide funding for all discretionary federal spending. It does not include mandatory spending on entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare.
Some $520.5 billion will be spent on defense while the remaining $491.7 billion covers a broad swath of domestic programs including early education, cancer research and federal law enforcement agencies.
According to a House Appropriations Committee summary, the spending bill also includes:
• A ban on new light bulb standards.
• New restrictions on travel and conference costs for federal agencies.
• Provisions to ensure that Guantanamo detainees will not be transferred into the U.S.
• A pay freeze for Vice President Biden and other senior political appointees.
• No funding for the International Monetary Fund.
"I lost some. Others lost some. But it's a good bill," said Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., who chairs a subcommittee on energy.
The spending package is a result of the year-end bipartisan budget agreement that set top-line spending figures for the next two fiscal years.
With a top-line figure approved by Congress in December, appropriators worked over the past four weeks to package together spending bills that normally take months to pass.
House Appropriations Chairman Harold Rogers, R-Ky., and Senate Appropriations Chairwoman Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., kept details of the negotiations quiet in part because there is likely to be opposition from within both parties to the final product.
There is at least one policy rider attached, however, that is likely to appease many lawmakers: a repeal of cuts to cost of living adjustments for military pensions affecting disabled veterans. The pension reductions were included in the year-end budget deal but faced push back across the political spectrum.
"As with any compromise, not everyone will like everything in this bill, but in this divided government a critical bill such as this simply cannot reflect the wants of only one party," read a joint statement from the House and Senate Appropriations Committees.
Congress is on track to approve a three-day stop gap spending measure to keep the government running through Jan. 18 to buy Congress more time to get it through both chambers and to President Obama's desk. The current funding expires on Wednesday.


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EMBL is a 10-15 minute drive from Heidelberg city centre and main station. During conferences EMBL arranges frequent bus transfers between EMBL and various stops around Heidelberg.
Address: EMBL, Meyerhofstraße 1, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Map of EMBL Heidelberg and Guesthouses
Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) - 82km
The closest and most convenient airport for Heidelberg.
Baden-Airpark Karlsruhe Baden-Baden (FKB) - 90km
A small airport with limited connection to Heidelberg via shuttle busses.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) - 120km
International airport about an hour and a half south of Heidelberg.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN) - 163km
A small airport with limited connection to Heidelberg via shuttle buses.
Airport Shuttles
The Lufthansa Airport Shuttle Bus from Frankfurt International Airport to Heidelberg leaves from Terminal 1 (Arrivals - Level B Meeting Point, close to Exit B3), and upon request, Terminal 2 (Departure E, Exit 8, Waiting area 23N) arriving at Heidelberg Crowne Plaza Hotel, Kurfürstenanlage 1–3 (city centre). Please reserve your seat three days in advance.
Alternatively, long distance busses from various cities and airports to Heidelberg can be booked under www.busradar.com.
Limousine Transfer
The following offer reliable limousine transfer to and from various airports:
A&S Airportservice, Phone: +49 6221 7274466, firstname.lastname@example.com
TRN Airport Transfer, Phone: +49 6226 60698, firstname.lastname@example.com
Taxi Weinmann, Phone: + 49 6203 17245, firstname.lastname@example.com
Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof (main train station) is located close to the city centre. There are express services to all countries in Europe as well as regional trains. Train schedules
From the A5 motorway (Karlsruhe-Frankfurt) take the Heidelberg-Schwetzingen exit and head towards Heidelberg-Boxberg-Emmertsgrund. Go up the hill, turn left at the Aral petrol station into Boxberg and go straight through the Boxberg residential area, keeping left after the EMBL guesthouse. EMBL is located in Meyerhofstraße in the forest on your right, shortly after you have left Boxberg.
From the A6 motorway (Mannheim-Heilbronn) take the Wiesloch–Rauenberg exit and follow the signs to Heidelberg (B3). You will reach a fork in the road where you stay to the right, direction Boxberg–Emmertsgrund. Go up the hill, turn left at the Aral petrol station into Boxberg and go straight through the Boxberg residential area, keeping left after the EMBL guesthouse. EMBL is located in Meyerhofstraße in the forest on your right, shortly after you have left Boxberg.
Carpark P1 is located on the left hand side after turning into Meyerhofstraße.
Public Transport
Bus 39**Bus 39 (direction Königstuhl, EMBL or Rohrbach Süd) runs from Bismarckplatz. The bus going to EMBL or Rohrbach Süd takes you directly to EMBL. When taking the bus to Königstuhl, get off at Bierhelderhof bus stop, turn right down the hill and turn left onto Bierhelderhofweg. Walk down past the farm, turn left onto Meyerhofstraße. Continue up Meyerhofstraße, turning left in front of the EMBO building. The EMBL ATC is on your left. To reach EMBL's main entrance, continue up the hill and turn right after the bend.
The last bus from EMBL going downtown during weekdays is at 9:26pm. There are no direct buses to or from EMBL at the weekend. Please use the MPI Kernphysik stop instead.
RufTaxi 1004
The RufTaxi starts running once the bus service has stopped on weekdays from 9:52pm, and departs once an hour (also at 12:22am) until 12:52am from EMBL. Please call 0621 1077 077 at least 30 minutes before departure time to arrange pick up.
Taxis are available from outside Heidelberg main train station or can be ordered under 06221 302030. The journey to EMBL from the train station / city centre costs between €10 and €15.


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While the kitchen cabinet doors are in various stages of sanding, priming, painting, drying and curing, I thought I would update you on the cool retro lamp I backed on Kickstarter back in November.
It arrived today!
I was so excited I had to unpack it right away. When I opened the box, there was a really nice note from Shannon, the lamp's creator.
It was printed using letterpress as well! (This is very exciting to a graphic designer!)
I was super surprised to find a hand written thank you note from Shannon herself! How great is that?
It wasn't long before my new lamp and the retro looking radio were getting to know each other…
Let me tell you, this is a well made lamp. It is just gorgeous.
It makes me feel even better to know that not only did I buy a well made and good looking lamp, but I also helped a fellow artist/entrepreneur.
This lamp looks great from every angle! I made sure to put it at a central part of the house so I would walk by it a million times a day.
Is that Leo doing his best lamp impression?
Um, yeah ok Leo. We are definitely not trying that out…
Since this spot is also my favorite spot in the house to curl up and read, I know I will be using this lamp a lot.
A handy girl like myself does a lot of research!


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Ballymoney Museum will be hosting the third Route Back Home family history conference in 2014. The conference will run from 24-27 September and will be based in Ballymoney Town Hall.
The Route Back Home has been developed to assist people who are researching their ancestry in Ballymoney, Co. Antrim. The conference is an opportunity to meet other people from across the world who share an interest in North Antrim, a region traditionally known as "the Route".
The programme will include contributions by prominent genealogy experts including:
- Dorothy Arthur, Genealogist & Author
- S.A. Blair, Historian & Author
- Dr. Tyrone Bowes, Genetic Genealogy
- Mary Bradley, Local Studies Service, Ballymena, Libraries NI
- Dr. Patrick Fitzgerald, Mellon Centre for Migration Studies
- Gillian Hunt, Ulster Historical Foundation
- Dr. Glynn Kelso, Public Record Office of Northern Ireland
- Dr. Linde Lunney, Dictionary of Irish Biography, Royal Irish Academy
- Elwyn Soutter, Genealogist
- Deidre Speer-Whyte, Ulster-Scots Community Network
- Leah Tweed, Ballymoney Branch Library, Libraries NI
The Route Back Home is supported by the Coleraine Branch of the North of Ireland Family History Society (www. http://colerainefhs.org.uk/) and their members will be available to help and provide advice for delegates throughout the conference.
In addition, delegates will be able to visit important archives which hold essential information for family history research:
- Local Studies Service, Ballymena
- Ballymoney Branch Library
- Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, Belfast
- General Register Office of Northern Ireland, Belfast
Delegates must pay the full booking fee of £180 to be allocated a place at the conference. Only 20 places are available and bookings cannot be confirmed until receipt of a completed booking form and full payment. The conference fee includes:
- Daily lunch and regular refreshments
- Conference dinner and drinks reception
- Research trips to Belfast and Ballymena
Please contact me at this email address if you require further information and I look forward to hopefully seeing you in September.
Keith Beattie
Museum Manager


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CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) Back in 2000, Oregon had a chance to clinch a Rose Bowl berth with a victory over Oregon State in the Civil War rivalry game. Instead, Joey Harrington threw five interceptions and the Ducks lost 23-13 in Corvallis.
There's been some debate among fans this week about which loss was harder, that game 12 years ago or Oregon's 17-14 overtime loss to Stanford last weekend. Only time will ultimately tell for the Ducks, but the stakes are high again for this year's Civil War on Saturday at Reser Stadium.
Fifth-ranked Oregon (10-1, 7-1) needs a win over the No. 16 Beavers (8-2, 6-2) for a shot at its fourth straight Pac-12 championship. The Ducks also need the No. 11 Cardinal (9-2, 7-1) to lose to southern division winner UCLA in Los Angeles on Saturday.
While the loss to Stanford dealt a blow to Oregon's national championship hopes, the Ducks could still be in the mix if USC can upset top-ranked and undefeated Notre Dame on Saturday.
But first, it's the Civil War. And, as Oregon State coach Mike Riley often says about the game: ``Anything can happen.''
It is the seventh most-contested rivalry in football, starting in 1894, when Oregon State - then Oregon Agricultural College - won 16-0. In 1916, Oregon defeated OAC 27-0, giving the Ducks a 6-0-1 regular-season record and their first-ever appearance in the Rose Bowl, where they defeated Penn 14-0.
The 1933 game was notable because of the so-called ``pyramid play.'' Oregon's extra-point attempt was blocked by Clyde Devine, who was lifted in the air by his teammates. The Ducks defeated Oregon State 13-3, and the play was later banned by the NCAA.
In 1962, the Beavers and Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Terry Baker trailed 17-6 at halftime but dominated the second half. Baker's 13-yard touchdown pass to Danny Espalin in the fourth quarter sealed a 20-17 victory.
The Beavers will honor the 50th anniversary of Baker's Heisman-worthy season this Saturday with a pre-game ceremony.
A week after defeating top-ranked USC and O.J. Simpson 3-0 on a muddy November day in 1967, the Beavers' famous ``Giant Killers'' came back from a 10-0 deficit to win the first Civil War at the new Autzen Stadium, 14-10.
The Toilet Bowl, a 0-0 tie on a blustery and wet day in November 1983, featured 11 fumbles, five interceptions and four missed field goals. It would go down as the last scoreless Division I college football game.
Jerry Pettibone got his first victory as the Beavers' coach, ending a string of 10 straight losses, in the 1991 Civil War. Quarterback Ian Shields, playing with a broken big toe, scored on a 6-yard bootleg for the go-ahead touchdown. Oregon State won 14-3, their first victory in Eugene in 18 years.
The Ducks entered the 1994 Civil War tied with Southern Cal for the Pac-10 championship and needed a win to clinch their first Rose Bowl berth since 1957. Trailing 13-10, Danny O'Neil drove the team 70 yards, hitting Dino Philyaw for a 19-yard touchdown with 3:47 to play, giving Oregon a 17-13 victory.
In the aforementioned 2000 game, the No. 8 Beavers denied the fifth-ranked Ducks a trip to Pasadena with a 23-13 victory. Afterward, Harrington wept in the arms of his father, John, who played the same position for the Ducks in the late 1960s and never beat Oregon State in three tries.
The Beavers snapped a 10-game winning streak for the home team in 2007 when James Rodgers scored on a fly sweep in overtime for a 38-31 victory, Oregon State's last in the series to date.
The next year the Beavers were looking toward their first Rose Bowl in 44 years with a victory in the final game when the Ducks romped to a 65-38 win in Corvallis. In 2009, the game was dubbed the ``War of the Roses'' because the winner was guaranteed a Rose Bowl berth. Oregon won 37-33.
Oregon was ranked No. 2 in the BCS standings going into the 2010 game and a 37-20 victory sent them to the national championship against Auburn.
This season Oregon is again the favorite going into the game, but Oregon State is likely to pose more of a challenge than it has in the past two seasons, when the Beavers couldn't muster enough wins for bowl eligibility.
With one game remaining in the regular season after the Civil War, Oregon State has undergone a stunning transformation after finishing just 3-9 last season. And while the Beavers aren't playing for a Rose Bowl berth, a win would improve their overall bowl position in the conference.
``I'm really excited about our team's opportunity,'' Riley said. ``I know we're going to have to plat a super game in a lot of ways to beat (Oregon) because they are really good. We have a ton of respect for their team and what they do. But I'm really excited about our team and the way they've worked all year and gotten better.''


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- 2012 Superbike Smackdown Horsepower
- 2012 KTM RC8R Dyno Chart
- 2012 Superbike Smackdown IX Torque
- If you can't wheelie the 2012 KTM RC8R then you can't wheelie anything.
- The low-slung feeling of 2012 KTM RC8R makes dipping into a corner at speed a breeze.
- The handlebar height and position can be adjusted easily on the 2012 KTM RC8R.
- We wanted more power out of the 2012 KTM RC8R.
- The 2012 KTM RC8R's gauges rated mid-pack.
- KTM's RC8R gets a handful of changes for 2012.
- Although the 2012 KTM RC8R doesn't have a ton of horsepower, it kicks out a heap of user friendly torque.
- The KTM RC8R has the most legroom in the 2012 Superbike class.
- The 2012 KTM RC8R is one of the coolest looking suberbikes on the planet.
- The 2012 KTM RC8R finishes sixth in our Superbike Smackdown IX Street.
- The 2012 KTM RC8R is rock solid in the corners.
- Keeping up with the pack takes aggressive riding on the 2012 KTM RC8R.
- The ride on the 2012 KTM RC8R is unique and takes some getting used to.
- The 2012 KTM RC8R is the only superbike with a chromoly steel frame.
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Jan 23, 2012
YORK, PA - York sophomore forward Kristen Haley and Mary Washington senior guard Jenna McRae and were named the CAC Women's Basketball Co-Players of the Week.
Haley averaged 14.5 points and 10.5 rebounds and shot 48% from the field in a pair of CAC victories. She registered her 14th career double-double Saturday with 15 points, 15 boards and added a career-best seven blocked shots as YCP secured a 13-point victory at Marymount.
McRae averaged 14.0 points and contributed 19 rebounds, 10 assists and seven steals in three wins last week - including a pair of CAC victories. She scored in double digits in all three games and shot 48.5% from the field for the week.


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So Will Ferrell Is Impersonating Ushers and Calling Himself Ted Vagina Now [PHOTOS, VIDEO]
Maybe Will Ferrell was testing out a new character, or maybe he just thought it would be fun to pretend to be security at a Lakers' game, but either way the mustachioed comedian showed up to the Staples Center on Feb. 12 in a red uniform with a name tag reading Ted Vagina - because hey, why not - and promptly got to work.
In addition to the decidedly family-unfriendly moniker, at one point Ferrell even evicted NBA star and TNT analyst Shaquille O'Neal from his courtside position.
This isn't the first time Ferrell has attended a sporting event in character. In 2010 he appeared at a AAA baseball game as "Rojo" Johnson, a Venezuelan pitcher who once did time for illegally smuggling lizards. (Back story. He haz it.)
He must have known someone on the inside to pull off the Staples Center stunt, we're just not sure who it was. And it doesn't really matter. All hail Ted Vagina, Usher Supreme!