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The radio station, bowing to pressure from Uganda's president, Gen. Yoweri K. Museveni, has since apologized for hosting Otunnu; Gen. Museveni personally called the station's owner to complain, according to Ugandan media reports.
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Kampala police have renewed calls for Olara Otunnu, a prominent Ugandan prospective presidential candidate to appear for questioning, following his remarks linking Uganda's president with the Lord's Resistance Army.
The former United Nations Under-Secretary General for Children in Armed Conflict and current president of the Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) was served a summons to appear before police during a press conference last week.
The summons from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) followed Otunnu's appearance on the Voice of Lango radio in northern Uganda.
The radio station, bowing to pressure from Uganda's president, Gen. Yoweri K. Museveni, has since apologized for hosting Otunnu; Gen. Museveni personally called the station's owner to complain, according to Ugandan media reports.
The CID summons charges Otunnu with criminal defamation --libel-- and states "inquiries are being conducted" into allegations that Otunnu "uttered defamatory words to the effect that the war in northern Uganda was facilitated by President Museveni and his government."
According to the summons, Otunnu was to report to CID headquarters Friday, April 16, 2010, "for questioning and to make a statement on the allegation."
Uganda's libel law excludes "spoken words or other sounds," meaning that Otunnu's remarks on the radio cannot be legally defined as libel, leaving no answerable charges, critics of the government contend.
Otunnu did not appear at CID headquarters as ordered on Friday, April 16th, and sent his lawyer to represent him -- but at a Monday morning press conference in Kampala, police said Otunnu's appearance was mandatory.
"We want to know what he meant when he accused President Museveni of funding the war in northern Uganda. We want to establish his motive," The Daily Monitor newspaper quoted Moses Sakira, CID Deputy Director as saying.
Article 29 of Uganda's Constitution ensures Ugandans the right to free speech, but in recent months, members of opposition parties and journalists have been aggressively targeted for questioning and major private media outlets such as CBS radio have been shut down.
Kizza Besigye, the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president was also summoned for questioning last week, while several journalists from The Daily Monitor and Independent newspaper face pending sedition charges.
Speaking to supporters this week, Otunnu said he saw no need to appear before police since he had broken no laws, The Monitor reported Otunnu saying: "Let Museveni come and tell Ugandans that what I am saying is not true. In UPC we are God-fearing and law abiding people and the holy Bible encourages us to say the truth in order to set people free."
Uganda relies on foreign funding for more than 50% of its budget. A recent US Congressional Directive mandates Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to monitor the election process in Uganda in partnership with the European Union. Clinton will monitor the preparations for the elections, the elections and its aftermath. The directive specifically emphasizes promotion of media freedom, independence of the electoral commission, security of candidates and a process free from intimidation.
But in an April 12 interview with The Daily Monitor, Gen. Museveni, who has ruled Uganda since seizing power in 1986, appeared wholly unimpressed by the concept of donor supervision of the upcoming February 2011 elections.
"This is just a farce because whom are you supervising? Who can supervise me? Who has got more experience than myself? Politely just ignore them but it is really pretentious to say the least" Gen. Museveni said.
Ugandan civil society groups have consistently alleged that Uganda's last presidential elections were not free and fair.
A post-election report issued by the Democracy Monitoring Group in 2006 documented several irregularities throughout the voting process, including the use of underage voters. The report notes one incident in particular, where "50 school children who appeared under-age but whose names were on the register voted."
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Star Trek is the most popular franchise in movie and television history, so it makes sense that it's been treated well in high definition. Two of the five Trek TV series are currently in the middle of a successful Blu-ray campaign, including a complete overhaul of The Next Generation and an honest look back at the underrated Enterprise. Of course, Star Trek's flagship series was already released on Blu-ray to rave reviews back in 2009, and the upcoming release of Into Darkness will only fuel more interest in the three-season series that started it all. Paramount has taken this opportunity to release Origins, a five-episode collection of original series episodes that cherry-picks a few notable first appearances of Trek regulars.
"The Cage" served as Trek's original pilot, although it was initially rejected and didn't actually air until two decades after the series was cancelled. It can also be found on the Season Three Blu-ray set. Starring Jeffrey Hunter as Captain Christopher Pike, this episode also introduces Leonard Nimoy as Spock and, among other Trek regulars, the Enterprise itself. Notably different in tone, this pilot finds Pike trapped by telepathic aliens as the crew tries to save him. Not Trek's finest hour, but still fun to watch.
"Where No Man Has Gone Before" was the second (and obviously approved) pilot and, like the next two episodes, can be found on the Season One Blu-ray set. Many familiar faces make their debut here, including Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner), Chief Engineer Montgomery Scott (James Doohan) and Lieutenant Sulu (George Takei, or "that guy who shares funny stuff with your parents on Facebook"). Oddly enough, it aired as the third episode of the first season, so established new characters like Uhura (Nichelle Nichols) and Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy (DeForest Kelley) do not make an appearance here.
"Space Seed" raises the bar much higher: not only is it one of the best classic Trek episodes, but it's also noteworthy as the first appearance of the cunning "perfect soldier" Khan Noonien Singh (Ricardo Montalban, who would return for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan). Filled with memorable performances, a terrific story and plenty of action, it's probably my pick for the best overall episode in this collection.
"Errand Of Mercy" first introduces us to the Klingons, who would become one of the main antagonists (and later allies) of Starfleet. Budget constraints meant that the Klingons couldn't have the elaborate appearance as seen in Star Trek: The Motion Picture, The Next Generation and beyond...and their race also didn't have a layered mythology yet, so the Klingons aren't as compelling in their early appearances. But this is still a decent episode for the most part, though not without a few plot holes along the way.
"The Trouble With Tribbles" has the least noticeable tie-in with both recent Trek films, but this Season Two episode is a fan favorite adventure that, if nothing else, depicts a lighter tone than the other four (and it's also the only one featuring Paval Chekov, played by Walter Koenig). Plus, it's got a great bar fight between the Enterprise crew and the Klingons, which is always a welcome distraction.
So, five good-to-classic episodes of TOS that look and sound great, all on one disc? What's the catch? Well, only the newer CGI enhanced versions are included, for starters. First created for the Blu-ray season sets, they feature updated effects like the ones seen in this comparison video. While the season sets present viewers with both options, Origins abandons the original versions with no explanation or even an acknowledgement. Kinda defeats the purpose of "seeing where it all began", doesn't it?
Aside from the "CGI only" complaint (see above), this video presentation won't disappoint in the least. These episodes appear identical to those found on the respective Blu-ray season sets, featuring terrific 1080p transfers that preserve the series' original 1.33:1 aspect ratio. Image detail is excellent, shadow detail and black levels are strong, color reproduction is faithfully vivid, compression artifacts are absent and a natural layer of film grain has been preserved. Those who have yet to see any classic Trek in high definition will be thrilled with how good these episodes look...and while the Blu-ray season sets are almost five years old already (!), the technical presentation of these episodes holds up quite well.
The audio is equally impressive...but unlike the video, it also includes the original Dolby Digital mono mixes. The default audio, of course, is DTS-HD 7.1 Master Audio, which sounds like overkill considering the source material. But it's actually a tasteful remix that doesn't distract at all, adding a pleasing ambiance to "indoor" sequences and strong channel separation on many occasions. The music even gets a nice boost, too. Either way, it's nice to have a choice...and speaking of which, we also get French, German and Japanese dubs, as well as optional SDH captions and an identical set of foreign subtitles.
Origins is, at best, a basic primer for any new Trek fan that's unfamiliar with the franchise's early years. These five episodes introduce some of the prominent characters also seen during the J.J. Abrams films, including Christopher Pike, Kirk, Spock, Khan, the Klingons and many more. Unfortunately, only the "remastered CG effects" versions of each episode are included here, which kind of defeats the purpose of having an "old school" collection like this. On top of that, the TOS Blu-ray season sets can easily be found for $40-$50 apiece, which include many more (and, in some cases, better) episodes, both versions of each one and, of course, plenty of terrific bonus features to boot. Still, if you're an extremely casual or new fan just looking for a quick fix, Origins may be worth a weekend spin at the very most. Rent It.
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"Since, then, the present inquiry does not aim at theoretical knowledge like the others (for we are inquiring not in order to know what virtue is, but in order to become good, since otherwise our inquiry would have been of no use), we must examine the nature of actions, namely how we ought to do them; for these determine also the nature of the states of character that are produced, as we have said."
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It has been a long time, but I'm gearing up for doing some more public philosophy, and want to reinvigorate this affinity group. For those members who teach, this is worth checking out given the aims of this group. It is by a religious philosopher, but designed for use in a secular educational setting: http://www.epsociety.org/library/articles.asp?pid=236
Hi Michael,I guess one might be inclined to ask what we make of the ontological status of virtue; does it bottom out with a communal doctrine that is extrinsic to our person hood (and so is extrinsic as a value) or are there virtues of being human qua human (and so, rightly conceived it is an intrinsic value)?
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Kansas State University agronomy professor Dan Sweeney has been named a Crop Science Society of America fellow for 2013. He will be honored at the annual Crop Science Society of America meeting in Tampa, Fla., in November.
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Sweeney, who is based at the K-State Southeast Agricultural Research Center in Parsons, has focused his research on fertilizer application, tillage and irrigation to improve row crop and forage production on claypan soils — the types of soil prevalent in southeast Kansas. He also has studied environmental issues such as land application of municipal solid waste compost and animal manures for row crop production, plant-based remediation of contaminated soil, and nutrient losses in surface runoff after turkey litter applications.
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This policy is intended to facilitate the fair allocation and efficient use of facilities at Francis Marion University and to provide for the uniform and consistent administration of facility usage. This policy applies to the temporary use of specific facilities on the Francis Marion University campus that are made available for meetings, activities, and events. The following procedures are used to coordinate the various needs for space and to prevent conflicting events.
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- Must be completed by the individual or group requesting the services.
- Can be obtained from the FMU Campus Police Department, the Office of Financial Services, or the Office of Student Affairs.
- For student organizations, must be signed by the organization's advisor.
- Is completed along with the other forms relevant to the space being requested.
- Must be turned in to Campus Police at least 2 weeks in advance of the event.
- All Special Event requirements outlined in the Student Handbook must be complied with including additional requirements when hosting large events.
- The individual or group sponsoring the event is responsible for all applicable security charges.
- Campus Police can be contacted by calling 843-661-1109.
Rental Rate Categories
The following categories shall be used in determining the rental rates for Francis Marion University facilities:
University Groups – Events scheduled by University groups, units/offices, and registered student organizations whose primary audience is Francis Marion University students, faculty or staff with no admission charge or other solicitation of funds (i.e. donations) associated with the event are exempt from room rental charges with the exception of state, regional and or/national conferences coordinated by the University group on behalf or in collaboration with an external, non-University group (see Jointly-sponsored events). University groups holding fund-raising events where admission is charged must contribute an agreed-upon fee for facilities.
Non-University Groups – Events scheduled by all non-University non-profit or for-profit groups are subject to standard room rental charges.
University Employees or Current Students – Events scheduled by individual University employees or current students not part of a student organization (see University Groups paragraph noted above) are subject to standard room rental charges.
Jointly-Sponsored Events – Events & Conferences scheduled by University groups, units/offices, and registered student organizations that jointly sponsor with a non-University group (non-profit or for-profit) are subject to standard room rental charges. The University group shall be responsible for all aspects of the event or conference.
Facilities and Additional Charges
Facilities Charges
The University reserves the right to require a payment on facilities charges.
Cauthen Educational Media Center
Lowrimore Auditorium – Capacity 201
Lobby Only
Ervin Dining Hall
4hr event + 2 hr setup + 1hr breakdown
Hendrick Dining Room
Palmetto Room
Main Dining Room
Full day event
Hendrick Dining Room
Palmetto Room
Main Dining Room
Founders Hall
Leatherman Science Facility
Lee Nursing Building
Thomason Auditorium and Lobby
Lobby Only
McNair Science Building
Chapman Auditorium – Capacity 246-478
$500 plus Auditorium Coordinator
Lobby Only
University Center
$300 plus Building Worker, Security, and Special Services
University Center (Indoor) Pool and Outdoor Pool
University Center (Indoor) Pool
$75 per hour
Outdoor Pool
$75 per hour
Pool Reservations – Indoor and outdoor pool reservations must include a two-hour minimum rental and are subject to the availability of lifeguards and locker rooms. The Outdoor Pool may be reserved by officially recognized student organizations one night per week (usually Monday) for a two-hour period at $75 per hour. Additional lifeguard is $20 per hour and may be required depending upon the size and age of participants.
Indoor and Outdoor Pool Policies & Procedures are available from the University's Office of Student Affairs.
Additional Charges
Charges may be incurred for facilities usage as well as separate day(s) needed for set-up and clean-up. Additional charges may also be incurred including set-up costs, extending beyond approved reserve times, fees for personnel for lighting, sound, security (Campus Police), custodial services, etc., or other additional costs not noted.
Individuals or groups may be charged for damages to University furnishings, equipment, facilities, or landscaping as well as missing University property (extension cords for example), or cleaning costs due to trash or materials left behind. If the event is catered by the University's Dining Services provider, Dining Services is responsible for disposing of all garbage/trash.
Payment Due Date – If a facilities charge and/or charges for additional services are assessed, payment in full is due within two (2) weeks of invoice date. A late charge will be applied for delinquent payments.
Cancellation Procedures & Charges
Cancellation of an event should be made by calling 843-661-1133 Monday through Friday. If necessary to cancel during the weekend, due to the proximity to the event date, please call Campus Police at 843-661-1109.
University groups must report cancellation of an event at least 48 hours prior to the event.
All other individuals or groups must report cancellation of an event at least seven business days prior to the event or forfeit the deposit if one had been required.
Failure to report cancellation in a timely manner may result in a charge of up to $50 or more.
If an individual or group cancels an event, the individual or group will be held responsible for all charges incurred as a result of any commitments made to facilitate the event.
Guidelines & Rules
Sponsor Accountability
The individual or group sponsoring an event is held accountable for the actions of the participants throughout the Francis Marion University campus.
Observance of Rules and Policies
Individuals or groups using Francis Marion University facilities shall assume full responsibility for adherence to University policies as well as all local, state and federal laws regarding the use of facilities. This includes but is not limited to policies stated on the University's website including the Code of Student Conduct as well as other University policies located in the Rights and Responsibilities section of the Student Handbook.
Denial of Use of Facilities
Violation of any section of this policy may result in subject individuals or group(s) being denied the privilege of continued or future use of Francis Marion University facilities. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Campus Space Coordinator within five working days of the issue being appealed. The appeals statement must contain grounds for the appeal and include all information presented for appeal. Decisions will be communicated to all parties within ten business days.
Supervision of Minors
Groups with participants under the age of 18 must provide adequate adult supervision.
Alcoholic Beverages
The possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages on the Francis Marion University campus is strictly prohibited except where permitted by established University policy. The University will enforce federal, state, and local laws, as well as its own alcohol and drug policies. The purpose of the Alcohol and Other Drug Policy Summary located in the Rights and Responsibilities section of the Student Handbook (as well as policies contained in the FMU Faculty Handbook, and the FMU Staff Handbook) is to address those areas wherein the consumption and/or possession of alcoholic beverages is permissible and to establish under what conditions such consumption and/or possession is permitted.
All State, Federal, and local laws will be strictly enforced. The possession of stimulants, depressants, narcotics, hallucinatory drugs, drug paraphernalia, and/or other agents having potential for mental or physical harm (except when these agents have been prescribed by a physician) is prohibited. Likewise, the selling, exchanging, and giving away of such drugs to any person not intended to possess them is prohibited. Prescribed medications should remain in the original marked containers.
Tobacco-Free Designation
Francis Marion University facilities are designated as tobacco-free.
Possession and/or use of any weapons or simulated weapons including, but not limited to, firearms, BB/pellet/air guns, blow guns, paint ball guns, sling shots or other projectile weapons; hatchets, knives or other edged weapons; bows/arrows, explosives, fireworks, chemical components expelled by compressed gases (i.e. OC or pepper spray); impact weapons (i.e., nun chucks, slap jacks, or other martial arts type weapons); electrical shock devices (i.e. stun guns or Taser type weapons); dangerous/noxious chemical mixtures, incendiary devices, propelled missiles or other dangerous substances is prohibited and may be illegal.
Advertising an event prior to event confirmation is prohibited and may result in denial of the request to use Francis Marion University facilities. All advertising for fund raising activities sponsored by University groups must prominently display the name of the sponsoring department or student organization.
Disclaimer Requirement for Printed Materials
Non-University individuals or groups may be asked to include the following statement in any printed materials related to a scheduled event: "Use of Francis Marion University facilities does not imply University sponsorship."
Sales and Solicitations
Some sales or solicitations are permitted at Francis Marion University, but only as part of the legitimate fund raising activities of a student organization or University group. Requests for approval of any form of solicitation must be made in writing to the Dean of Students Office no later than seven business days preceding the proposed date of the activity. Following content approval by the Dean of Students Office; the appropriate space must be reserved. Sales and Solicitations must abide by the: "Solicitation Policy" in the Rights & Responsibilities section of the Student Handbook. Also, see the "Solicitation on Campus by Student Organizations" in the Student Services section of the Student Handbook.
All items and procedures for sale must comply with South Carolina law. All of the profits generated by a sale or solicitation conducted at Francis Marion University must be used for the activities of the sponsoring student organization, University group, or their publicly stated cause, e.g., a charitable organization. A fundraiser request form must be approved by the Office of Student Affairs prior to the event and a financial report must be submitted to the Office of Student Affairs after the fundraiser.
Distribution of Literature, Petition Drives, Surveys and Similar Activities
These activities must be conducted only from a reserved location, in accordance with the University Literature Distribution Policy (see the Rights & Responsibilities section of the Student Handbook), and with the approval of the Office of Student Affairs.
No pets are allowed with the exception of service animals (animals that are individually trained to perform tasks for people with disabilities).
Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Property
Francis Marion University is not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged property belonging to users of the facilities.
Damages, Missing Items, or Trash
Individuals or groups are responsible for returning University facilities (including classrooms) to the original or better condition than prior to the event including the removal of trash, decorations, and materials. Damages, missing items, or trash may result in additional charges (see Facilities Charges section).
Decorations, Exhibits, and Displays
Decorating and posting limitations must be discussed with the Campus Space Coordinator at the time the event is scheduled. No tape, glue, tacks, Velcro, staples, pins, or nails are permitted on the walls, doors, floors, ceilings, glass, draperies, or woodwork of Francis Marion University facilities without approval of the respective building coordinator.
- Doorways, hallways, corridors, staircases and fire exits cannot be blocked or obstructed; all fire alarm pull stations, hydrants, and extinguishers must remain unobstructed and accessible by someone in a wheelchair.
- Light bulbs may not be placed where the heat from the bulbs might create a fire hazard.
- The use of candles or incense is not permitted.
- Table centerpieces must be non-flammable or constructed of fire resistant materials.
- Special effects equipment, such as smoke, fog and fire machines, sparklers, etc., is not permitted without approval of the Director of Campus Police at 843-661-1109.
- The use of glitter, rice, or similar materials in decorations and activities is not permitted.
- Decorations, exhibits, displays, and directional signs must be removed immediately following the event or activity, unless the respective building coordinator has approved other arrangements.
- The University (or it's designated vendor) is not responsible for the loss of any materials, displays, gifts, favors or other items left in a building or on the grounds.
- Any special needs for decorations, exhibits, and displays beyond the scope of this policy must be approved by Francis Marion University.
Liabilities and Limitations
Francis Marion University, its respective officers, employees, agents, and assigns explicitly disclaim any and all liability, damage, injury, or death resulting from the use of its facilities by University or non-University individuals or groups, regardless of whether or not such liability, damage, injury, or death arises, in whole or in part, from the negligence of Francis Marion University, its Board of Trustees, its respective officers, employees, agents, and assigns.
Further, University or non-University individuals or groups, their officers, employees, agents, or assigns shall hold harmless and indemnify Francis Marion University, its Board of Trustees, its respective officers, employees, agents, and assigns from any and all liability, damage, injury, or death resulting from the use of its facilities, regardless of whether or not such liability, damage, injury, or death arises, in whole or in part, from the negligence of Francis Marion University, its respective officers, employees, agents, and assigns.
For a medical emergency, to report a fire, or to summon Campus Police:
- Dial 843-661-1109 from an off-campus or cell phone
- Dial 1109 from a campus phone
- Use one of the Emergency Call Boxes or access telephones on campus. These devices provide 24 hour access to Campus Police.
- Go directly to the Campus Police Office located in the Campus Police/Facilities Management Building, 4802 Patriot Drive. The building is normally open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Units
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) units are available in several buildings on campus but should be used only by persons trained in the use of this equipment.
Emergency Siren System
An emergency siren system has been added to the campus to notify the campus community of emergencies that might threaten the health and safety of the FMU community. In the event of a natural or man-made emergency the siren system may be activated to advise what action should be taken.
Fire Evacuation
In the event of a fire or as a result of fire alarm activation, all persons in the facility will evacuate the building. Everyone will remain outside the building until the area is cleared by Campus Police or responding fire department personnel.
POLICY AMENDED: March 2017


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- Heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven or pot. Add onion and garlic, and cook 3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium, add 1 ½ tablespoons oil, stir in eggplant, and cook 7-9 minutes, until eggplant is softened. Stir in zucchini and red pepper, cover, and cook 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, oregano, and thyme, and cook 3 minutes.
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Panini with Shrimp, Avocado & Mozzarella - grilled sandwich incorporates healthy fats
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There's no trick to making grilled sandwiches taste great. Load a pile of meat and cheese between two slices of mayo-slathered bread, then grill both sides in copious amounts of butter until the cheese has melted and the bread is crispy gold. The grease-soaked bread is as close as you can get to eating butter directly from the package — delish!
But my good doctor, who advises me on tips for keeping my cholesterol level in check, refuses to endorse this foolproof method for yummy sandwich preparations. I indulge (in moderation) when buttery cravings persist, but for everyday sandwich making, I stick to his advice. Indeed, there are plenty of alternatives to making a great grilled sandwich of which he'd approve that inspired the following recipe.
First, I'll disclose that this is not a low-fat "diet" recipe no no no no no. That four-letter word isn't a part of my vocabulary. There are fats that are important to incorporate in a healthy diet, and others fats healthy bodies are best served by avoiding. I've learned to distinguish the good fats from those on my doctor's "least wanted" list and incorporated the good ones into the following sandwich.
Next comes the cheese, which often gets a bad rap in health circles, but is the one item I'm loath to dismiss from a grilled sandwich; melted cheese is the best part. After checking the nutrition labels on cheese packages, I decided to use mozzarella, which is lower in fat than its peers. Goat cheese and feta would have been other good choices, but the way mozzarella melts to creamy stringiness is bliss.
Adding shrimp is a no-brainer; everyone loves them, and they're high in protein, minerals and other good stuff. Low in fat, shrimp also lend a satisfactory chew. I'm aware they're high in cholesterol but, hey, I cut those babies in half. Perhaps you're thinking I'm pushing the envelope, but I've been known to make pork belly sandwiches. Relative to that, I'm still within my definition of healthy sandwich guidelines.
I'm christening this masterpiece "panini" because it's grilled on a cooker that has top and bottom plates; it doesn't have to be "flipped" in the pan like a classic grilled cheese. But go ahead, make the following recipe with whatever device you have on hand — be it griddle, skillet or grill pan — taking care not to let the sandwich dismantle when you make the "flip". I promise not to call the Panini Police.
There is conflicting data on what constitutes the bread used for panini. The word panino is Italian for "small bread roll"; its plural form is panini. Wikipedia writes that in Italy, "Panino" is the name of a sandwich made from bread other than sliced bread, which conflicts with many panini recipes you'd find on-line that call for using sliced white bread.
In fact, the most elegant photographs I've seen of panini — and certainly panini you'd purchase from cafes such as Panera — seem to be made on white bread, the grill marks branded into the bread. Flavorful breads, such as ciabatta and hard rolls, hold up well but are harder to eat; ingredients other than meat and cheese tend to ooze out of the chewy crust. I used a ciabatta in the following recipe, but slices of dense sour dough would be an excellent choice, minimizing the ooze factor.
Admittedly, I took creative license calling this "healthy" by adding cheese, shrimp and a bread other than 6-grams-of-fiber whole grain, but I'll wager it's body friendlier than what you'd receive ordering outside your home.
Yield: 3 panini
Time: 30 minutes
2-3 small ripe avocados, pitted, flesh removed, mashed a bit with a fork
1 Roma tomato, seeds removed and diced
1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
Scant teaspoon minced garlic
Red pepper flakes
6 slices of dense bread, 3 rolls or 1 (12-inch) ciabatta loaf, sliced through the center then into 3 sandwich portions
Extra-virgin olive oil
6 slices mozzarella, cut to fit bread
6 extra-large shrimp, cooked, halved lengthwise
9-12 thin asparagus spears, blanched in salted water
1. Combine mashed avocado, tomato, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and garlic. Season to taste with kosher salt and red pepper flakes. (You'll need about 1 1/2 cups total.)
2. Place bread (cut side down, crust side up, if using rolls or crusty bread) on work surface and brush with oil. Turn bread over and place half of cheese on half of bread. Spread avocado mixture over cheese, leaving 1/2 inch clearance on exterior sides.
3. Drizzle remaining tablespoon of lemon juice over shrimp and asparagus spears; arrange shrimp over avocado mixture and top with asparagus. Top with another slice of cheese and remaining bread.
4. Meanwhile, if using a panini maker or sandwich press, preheat according to manufacturer's instructions. Grill over medium to medium-high heat until cheese is melted and bread is crisp.
Peggy Lampman is a real-time food writer and photographer posting daily feeds on her website and in the Food & Grocery section of Annarbor.com. You may also e-mail her at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Fri, Jan 25, 2013 : 1:38 a.m.
O skip the bread, heat be still and bring on the whole wheat angel hair pasta. OK, the bread can be side dished. Wish our child liked fish. Can't wait to try it.
Thu, Jan 24, 2013 : 7:04 p.m.
In addition to their high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids, avocados also have high levels of phytosterols, substances that resemble cholesterol in its structure but which lower blood levels of cholesterol. http://www.livestrong.com/article/315061-food-sources-of-phytosterols/
Jessica Webster
Thu, Jan 24, 2013 : 3:45 p.m.
Avocado, asparagus, mozzarella and shrimp? Yes please! This sounds and looks divine!


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Below is some over-all reasearch of my STALEY/DAVIS ancestors, and some pictures from a trip taken in October 2004 to the Kingston & Wolfe Island area to locate some STALEY/DAVIS ancestral sites. The ancestors pertaining to the search was one of my gr-gr-gr-grandfathers, Martin STALEY (1801-1879), his daughter (my gr-gr-grandmother) Margaret Elizabeth STALEY (DAVIS), and his son-in-law (my gr-gr-grandfather) James William DAVIS. The STALEY/DAVIS lineage is linked to the STONE family tree in this respect:
STALEY/DAVIS/STONE lineage:
Martin STALEY (1801-1879) m. Catherine LAMBERT
Margaret Elizabeth STALEY (1829-1886) m. James William DAVIS (1825-bef. 1881)
Ursula Agnes DAVIS (1854 or 55-1949) m. Eli Thompson STONE (1856-1938)
I've come across diverse information concerning Martin STALEY's lineage. One source (that of Scott Manning on the website The Islands) states that Martin STALEY's father was Jacob Martin STALEY (1756-1843), born in New York, and that Jacob's father was Martin STAHLE (1735-?). Information denotes Martin STAHLE as German (perhaps Palatine…?) immigrating to the New York area at some point. He was a United Empire Loyalist (UEL) who later relocated to Upper Canada (Ontario).
Another source (the research of my cousin, Doris Kistler), has much of the same information as Scott's, with the exception of two things. Her research states that Martin STALEY's father is Hiram STALEY and that they are of Dutch ancestory. She said that in her interviews with some Staley cousins, Hiram was the name they mentioned as Martin's father. A letter penned by my gr-gr grandmother Ursula to her daughter states that the Staley name is Dutch. I'm adding this latter information, not because it's correct, but because it's been the information passed down to my family. Below is a consolidation of the information from the above sources.
Martin STALEY was born on September 6, 1801. His birthplace is unconfirmed but sources suggest the Mohawk River Valley, NY. At some point his family relocated to Upper Canada (now Ontario). He later enlisted with the Frontenac Militia (1828). Around 1839-1840, Martin STALEY built and owned an inn/tavern in Kingston, Ontario, The Queen's Inn, on 125 Brock St., which is still in operation. (All photos below were taken by me on an excursion to Kingston & Wolf Island in October of 2004, unless otherwise noted.)
A few years later, he purchased a parcel of Land on Wolfe Island. He moved his family to the island and became a farmer. Wolfe Island, located across the water way from Kingston, ON, is only accessable by boat and ferry.
Marysville is the main (only?) town on Wolfe Island. Located in the western side of town is Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and Trinity Anglican Church (both within walking distance of each other) and their respective cemeteries. The present church of The Sacred Heart of Mary, RCC was built in 1917. There were two previous churches, the first a small mission church built in 1852. The second was built in 1872 to accommodate a larger Catholic population. Trinity Anglican Church was built in 1845, the first church to be built on the island. Martin Staley, his wife, Catherine LAMBERT, his daughter, Margaret STALEY (DAVIS), and her son, Charles DAVIS are buried at Sacred Heart's old cemetery. Both churches played a large part in the lives of the STALEY's and DAVIS'. Margaret STALEY and James William DAVIS were married at Trinity Anglican on December 28, 1852.
My ancestors are buried in Sacred Heart's Old Cememtery, which is not near the church but a few blocks off the main road, down a dirt road on a remote piece of pasture land. Their plots and headstones are located in the back area of the cemetery.
Martin STALEY and Catherine LAMBERT's headstone's, Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wolfe Island, ON
Headstone Inscription: "In memory of Martin Staley, Died in Kingston Aug. 10, 1879, Aged 78 years, also his wife Catharine, Died on Wolfe Island, Dec. 2 1851, Aged 45 years."
Also in the cemetery are Margaret Elizabeth STALEY's and Charles J. DAVIS' headstones:
First Headstone Transcription: "Eliz-th. Staley. Wife of Jas. W. DAVIS Died Sept. 24, 1886 Aged 58 Yrs, 3 Mos."
Second Headstone Transcription: "Charles J. Son of Jas. & Eliz-th DAVIS. Died Mar. 30. 1886 Aged 17 Yrs, 4 Mos."
I don't have any information at this point on Charles J. Davis, who would be Ursula Agnes Davis' (married to E.T. Stone) brother.
James William DAVIS was a lighthouse keeper on Pigeon Island for a number of years. He perished as he was making his way back to Wolfe Island ) Below is a picture I found on the internet of the present lighthouse on Pigeon Island (Photo credit: Jennifer Hoelzel).
Also I was able to locate the plot of land on Wolfe Island where the STALEY's resided. There's still a home on the site, built by Archibald STALEY in the 1880's, that is still being used by STALEY family: From the back of the property, one has a lovely view of Kingston.
(Photo of Archibald Staley house, below, top-left, compliments of Scott Manning.)
My thanks to Scott Manning and Doris Kistler for all their hard work and research on this branch of the Staley family, and allowing me to use their information on this posting. Thanks also goes to the researchers on The Islands (link below) where Scott's research (and others) can be found in regards to the Staley family and other genealogical info pertaining to Wolf Island, etc.
Other links per STALEY & DAVIS, Wolfe Island, etc. genealogy:
–Gemmel & Walker lineage of Staley Family Descendants.
–Ontario Genealogy, Kingston Branch
—The Islands — genealogy devoted to Wolfe Island, Garden Island, & Howe Island, ON. Chocked full of pictures, info, etc. on all-things genealogical concerining the aforementioned islands at the mouth of the St. Lawrence.
—Sacred Heart Old Cemetery, Wolfe Island — Transcriptions and pictures.


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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two of the most prominent investors in the world, Carl Icahn and Bill Ackman, had Wall Street mesmerized on Friday as years of acrimony exploded into a bruising verbal scrap on live TV.
Initially CNBC was only talking to Ackman, but then the cable TV station put Icahn on as well and all hell broke loose.
The argument centered on nutritional supplements company Herbalife Ltd (HLF.N), in which Ackman has had a well-publicized short position that Icahn has slammed.
Icahn, 76, who has gone from feared corporate raider to activist investor in more than three decades of dealmaking, called Ackman, 46, a "liar" and "the most sanctimonious guy I ever met in my life."
In a tirade that included expletives, Icahn said he would never invest with Ackman and predicted investors in his Pershing Square hedge fund would lose a lot of money on the Herbalife bet. U.S. news outlets have reported that Icahn has a long position in Herbalife, although he has not confirmed that.
Ackman, who is usually much more restrained than Icahn when speaking publicly, got in a few verbal shots himself. Icahn "does not have a good reputation" and "is not an honest guy," he said.
The altercation quickly became the talk of the financial world, both on trading floors and on Twitter.
"I will never delete today's Ackman vs Icahn CNBC debate from my DVR. Even when DVRs are like Betamaxes, I'll force my grand kids to watch," tweeted Eric Jackson of hedge fund Ironfire Capital LLC.
Business Insider Deputy Editor Joseph Weisenthal tweeted: "It's never going to get any better than what we just saw."
The influential blog ZeroHedge called it the "Ultimate Hedge Fund Deathmatch: Icahn And Ackman As The Real Billionaire Husbands Of CNBC Going Wild."
BusinessInsider held an online poll: "Who Won The Brawl Between Carl Icahn And Bill Ackman?" As of 5 p.m. New York time, 70 percent of the more than 1,800 people who voted declared Ackman the victor.
Neither Ackman nor Icahn could be reached for comment after the CNBC show.
Ackman has called Herbalife a "well managed pyramid scheme" that he predicted will collapse. Herbalife has denied the allegation.
"On CNBC today, Mr. Ackman continued to misrepresent Herbalife," an Herbalife spokeswoman said on Friday.
"Herbalife is a financially strong and successful company, having created meaningful value for shareholders, significant opportunities for distributors and positively impacted the lives and health of our consumers over our 32-year history."
The genesis of their feud stems from a nasty contractual dispute involving a real estate company deal 10 years ago, when Ackman was running his former hedge fund, Gotham Partners, which he co-founded in 1993 with former Harvard Business School classmate David Berkowitz.
After eight years of litigation, a court ruled in Ackman's favor and Icahn was forced to pay Gotham $4.5 million, plus interest.
Indeed, the discussion on CNBC often had little to do with the merits of Ackman's view of Herbalife. At times, Icahn also feuded with CNBC host Scott Wapner, accusing him of "bullying" him when he was pressed on whether he had gone "long" on Herbalife shares.
Icahn may have little to lose from the dustup given that he is simply managing his own money these days. Ackman, on the other hand, manages about $11 billion at Pershing Square, including money from many prominent institutional investors.
Herbalife shares briefly surged over 5 percent when Icahn said during the row that Ackman, by going public with his big short position, would cause the "mother of all short squeezes" in the stock.
A short squeeze is when short sellers are forced to cover their position, a move that pushes a stock higher.
Ackman and Icahn's dislike of each other is well known in financial circles. Some of the tension stems from the fact they both specialize in the same game - taking big positions in companies and agitating for management changes.
Ackman's bet against Herbalife is also being challenged by another big hedge fund player, Third Point manager Daniel Loeb, who has said he holds a big long position on the stock.
Reporting By Sam Forgione, edited by Matthew Goldstein, Jennifer Ablan, Martin Howell and Andre Grenon


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Reading 3: Owners and Workers
Catholina Lamber, Owner
In 1892, Lambert built a new house high on the side of Paterson's Garret Mountain. The house was called Belle Vista, "Belle" in honor of his wife Isabelle and "Vista" for the spectacular view of the Manhattan skyline from its terrace. He gradually filled the mansion with more than 400 paintings, including works by Renoir, Monet, and Rembrandt. As his business grew and prospered, Lambert added a greenhouse and opulent gardens and built an observatory tower on the top of the mountain. In 1896 he added a new gallery to display his art collection.
Lambert was adamantly opposed to dealing with the strikers. When Henry Doherty, in whose mill the strike had started, was prepared to agree to a settlement with the workers, the 79-year-old Lambert confronted him angrily at a manufacturers' meeting and reportedly had to be restrained from physically attacking him.²
Despite his large income, Lambert had spent so lavishly that he could not recover from the strike. He suffered a further blow when the outbreak of World War I disrupted the businesses he owned in Italy. Lambert was forced to mortgage his property, auction off his art collection, and eventually sell one of his mills. He refused to retire, although he cut back his usual working day from 16 hours to 12. Proudly reporting that he had paid all of his debts, he lived at Belle Vista until his death in 1923. By that time, Dexter, Lambert, and Company was out of business.
Pietro Botto and Other Mill Workers
From April to June, 1913, the house played an important part in the silk strike. The socialist mayor of Haledon invited the strikers to the suburb. Although Pietro Botto was not a member of the IWW, he offered his home as a meeting place for the strikers and the Wobblies' leadership. IWW leaders Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, Big Bill Haywood, and Carlo Tresca addressed the strikers from the home's second-story balcony. Perched on a hillside and surrounded by open land, the Botto House was a perfect location for the Sunday rallies that were so important in maintaining morale through the long months of the strike. Looking back many years later, Elizabeth Gurley Flynn remembered the Haledon meetings vividly:
There was a balcony on the second floor, facing the street, opposite a large green field. It was a natural platform and amphitheater. Sunday after Sunday, as the days became pleasanter, we spoke to enormous crowds of thousands of people--the strikers and their families, workers from other Paterson industries, people from New Jersey cities, delegations from New York, trade unionists, students and others. Visitors came from all over America and from foreign countries. People who saw those Haledon meetings never forgot them.³
Pietro Botto never again worked in the silk industry. One of his daughters even had to change her name to get a job.
We know about Pietro Botto's life because of his role in the 1913 silk strike. It is more difficult to reconstruct the lives of anonymous unskilled workers in the silk mills and dye houses. We know that unskilled workers in Paterson earned about half what weavers earned. Few families owned their own homes. Renters' quarters were generally smaller than the Bottos' and often housed boarders and roomers in addition to family members. Finally, most of Paterson's silk workers still lived in old, crowded, increasingly dilapidated residential areas like Dublin. The support of these ordinary workers was critical to the effectiveness of the strike and their willingness to endure five months without pay testified to their commitment.
Questions for Reading 3
1. In what ways is Catholina Lambert's life a "rags to riches" story?
2. Why do you think Lambert built a house like Belle Vista?
3. What role did Lambert play in the strike of 1913? Why do you think he was so opposed to Henry Doherty's reaching a settlement with the workers? Lambert had gone to work in the mills as a 10-year-old boy. How might that have affected his position?
4. How did the Bottos support themselves?
5. Why do you think Pietro Botto offered his house to the strike leaders, even though he was not a member of the IWW?
Reading 3 was adapted from D. Stanton Hammond, "Belle Vista" (Passaic County, New Jersey) National Register of Historic Places Registration Form, Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1973-74; Flavia Alaya, Silk and Sandstone: The Story of Catholina Lambert and His Castle (Paterson, NJ: Passaic County Historical Society, 1984); James Sheire, "Pietro Botto House" (Passaic County, New Jersey) National Historic Landmark Documentation, Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1982; John A. Herbst and Catherine Keene, Life and Times in Silk City (Haledon, NJ: The American Labor Museum, 1984); and U.S. Senate, Report on Condition of Woman and Child Wage-Earners in the United States, Vol. IV: The Silk Industry (Washington, Government Printing Office, 1911).
¹ Flavia Alaya, Silk and Sandstone: The Story of Catholina Lambert and His Castle (Paterson, NJ: Passaic County Historical Society, 1984), 3.
¹ Flavia Alaya, Silk and Sandstone: The Story of Catholina Lambert and His Castle (Paterson, NJ: Passaic County Historical Society, 1984), 3.


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Obama: Moving Guantanamo inmates won't harm U.S. towns
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Wednesday that he would never put communities like Leavenworth, Kan., at risk in deciding where to relocate prisoners once the Guantanamo detention camp is closed.
Leavenworth — "where my mother was born, by the way," Obama said — is the home of Fort Leavenworth, site of a military prison and one of several places under consideration as a replacement for the camp.
"We would never put people into a situation that elevated the risks for surrounding communities," the president said during an interview at the White House with McClatchy and several other journalists. "That would obviously be something we would take very seriously as we make these decisions."
The U.S. Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth is one of several military prisons being talked about as a replacement for the Guantanamo Bay detention center, now that the administration is set on closing it.
The others include the U.S. Marines' Camp Pendleton near San Diego and Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, and the U.S. Naval Consolidated Brig in Charleston, S.C.
The drive to shut down Guantanamo within a year gained more momentum Tuesday. The administration is expected to name Dan Fried, an assistant secretary of state for European affairs, as a special envoy to oversee the closure, according to news reports.
Among his tasks would be persuading other nations to accept some of the prisoners.
But the administration could face a similar struggle at home.
Guantanamo has about 250 terrorist suspects. Many have been held for years without charges. Some could be shipped to their home nations, if they will take them.
But an undetermined number will remain in U.S. custody. And a solid wall of opposition to moving them to U.S. sites has formed among members of Congress, local officials and civic leaders.
The opponents also include, perhaps awkwardly, Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, who is expected to soon join the president's cabinet as secretary of health and human services.
Obama said federal prisons already hold prisoners with terrorist backgrounds.
"They are a serious risk," but securing them is not much different than securing other violent offenders, he said.
"I recognize why people are concerned," the president said. "I have every confidence we can determine the ultimate fates of those in Guantanamo in a way that's consistent with our values . . . our ideals, and keeps us safe and secure."
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Polarized Light Experiments (Oct, 1934)
USING A MICROSCOPE FOR Polarized Light Experiments
By H. J. Sexton and O. M. Freeman
WITH apparatus costing less than two dollars to make, the amateur microscopist can now produce and observe polarized light. This opens up a field hitherto limited by the prohibitive cost of the required accessories. It enables the amateur to witness the most beautiful phenomena and conduct the most delicate investigations of which the microscope is capable.
Nowhere in nature are to be found more astonishing and magnificent displays of variegated color effects or more exact delineations than those produced by polarized light in its passage through a simple slide made from a strip of mica, or a thin section of horn or quill. No degree of magnification, however high, will so clearly resolve the limits and boundaries of a specimen composed of layers normally transparent to ordinary light.
Polarized light differs from ordinary light in that the wave vibrations of the beam in all but one plane are retarded or filtered out. The amazing colors and definition visible in the specimen, through which the light wave vibrations in the single plane pass, are produced by interference. An example of such interference in nature is presented by the color rings one sees when lubricating oil is dropped in water.
To construct the underneath part of the apparatus, the following materials are required: three glass photographic plates 9 by 12 cm., or any flat thin glass of similar quality; some thin plate and strip brass; a few small brass machine and wood screws; a short length of threaded brass rod with a nut to fit; a spiral steel or brass spring to surround the threaded brass rod; a short, stiff piece of copper wire; and a small brass hinge. A little black varnish or enamel is required for painting one of the glass plates.
For the construction of that part of the polarizing apparatus which fits within the eyepiece, or ocular, of the microscope, from fifteen to twenty very thin (.18-in.) flat, rectangular 7/8-in. cover slides and a small piece of thin, stiff cardboard are required.
A revolving stage is also needed. This can be conveniently constructed from a 3-in. circular jar cover, some thin plate and strip brass, and a few machine screws. Two pieces of spring brass are needed for holding the slides in place.
Only ordinary ability in the use of tools is necessary, and no tools other than those usually found in the average handy-man's kit are required to do the work. To construct the underneath part of the apparatus or polarizer, which fits between the microscope horseshoe, the three glass photographic plates are thoroughly cleaned of all film, and each plate is cut into four rectangular plates of equal size by two lines drawn at right angles across its face with a glass cutter. One of these twelve plates is painted on one side with a thick coat of black varnish and allowed to dry. This glass plate with the black back is placed together with eight or ten of the other clean glass plates, and all are mounted together to form a mirror. This mirror is backed with a 1/8-in. thick piece of wood and then attached to a base made of the thin brass plate by means of the small brass hinge. A method of adjusting it at any desired elevation is provided by means of a split threaded brass rod with nut and a spiral spring as shown. Experiment seems to dictate that the angle this mirror makes with the base for best operation is somewhere between 55 and 57 deg., and varies with the number of sheets and the thickness and quality of the glass used for constructing the polarizer.
For that part of the apparatus which fits within the eyepiece, or ocular, and which may be called the analyzer, it is necessary only to cut the piece of thin cardboard to the shape of the template provided in the sketch, and then paint it with the black varnish.
The corners of fifteen or twenty of the very thin cover slides are snipped off with side-cutter pliers. Unscrew the upper lens from a 4X eyepiece, or any eyepiece with the same or longer tube, and drop the elliptical piece of cardboard within the tube until the edge of the cardboard touches the screen which is located within the eyepiece and which will have to be pushed down to accommodate the cover slides. Now drop the snipped cover slides on top of the cardboard. The periphery of the cardboard ellipse should touch the eyepiece tube, and both cardboard and cover slides should lie snugly together in a slanting position across the tube of the eyepiece. The template shown is designed for a standard No. 4X eyepiece, but any standard eye-piece with the same or longer tube may be used. Screw the lens in place, and the analyzer is complete.
The revolving stage is easily made if the directions given on the sketch are adhered to.
EITHER an ordinary microscope lamp with ground-glass front or daylight is used in the operation of the apparatus. The assembled instrument is set up as shown, and the light is allowed to fall on the polarizer, which replaces the microscope mirror. The microscope is focused in the ordinary way, but it will now be observed when the eyepiece is revolved that there are certain positions in which this revolution causes a dark field. The degree to which the field darkens is a test of the efficiency of the apparatus.
The darker the field, the better the instrument.
The variety of slides which may be prepared for observation in polarized light is very large. For the amateur a great number of crystallizations, minerals, and organic substances are available. Perhaps the best and most spectacular slide to start with is a thin strip of mica, or several very thin strips of this mineral placed one on top of the other. When this slide is placed in the revolving stage, and the eyepiece and stage are then revolved, a beautiful series of color effects will be observed. Each color passes into its complementary color as the eyepiece is revolved through 90 deg. The best results are obtained by removing the top lens of the condenser and using a 4X eyepiece with a 4X or 10X objective. However, the instrument works very well without a condenser system if one is not available.
Another slide that is effective and easily prepared is a small piece of rock asbestos placed on the slide with the grain lengthwise. This gives beautiful parallel rods of delicate color tints. Crystallizations of sugar, copper sulphate, or aspirin make excellent slides. Crystallizations may be prepared in the ordinary way and mounted in Canada balsam.
ORGANIC substances that polarize well arc thin sections of horn, fish scales, feather quills, the lenses of fish eyes, and sections of animal bladder.
With some substances, polarized light gives a series of dark rings and crosses. A little grated raw potato shows this effect very well. The large starch cells of the potato are easily discernible under fairly low power, and in each cell, with the aid of the polarizer, will be observed a dark cross which rotates as the eyepiece is revolved.
Polarized light has numerous applications in the industrial arts. It is used by the optician to detect strains in optical glass and in mounted lenses. The jeweler uses it to detect spurious imitations of the semiprecious stones. The chemist puts it to use in determining the concentration of sugar solutions and the identification of some of the sugar groups. It is used in the textile industry for the identification of the various fibers of wool, silk, cotton, or linen, each of these materials having its characteristic colors when examined in the light.
Perhaps the most interesting use of polarized light is its employment by the biologist in the examination of cell and tissue structure, particularly of muscle tissue. Here advantage is taken of the fact that with the aid of polarized light, materials which are normally transparent to ordinary light can be examined in detail, the details of the layer or fiber structure of the material being clearly defined in color. The light is used, too, extensively by the geologist and metallurgist.


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