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As I do when I don't have an idea for a sandwich, I walk around Whole Foods looking for inspiration for the week's sandwich. However, this time, it was not Whole Foods that inspired me, but me remembering an old idea I never tried. Way back, I had thought of creating a mashed potato grilled cheese but I never truly thought the idea through. Instead, I ended up creating the Orange Basil Sweet Potato Grilled Cheese. A good sandwich for sure, but not a true mashed potato grilled cheese. Now was my chance to truly investigate what a mashed potato grilled cheese would taste like. Yes, other people have made a grilled cheese based on baked potato toppings, but never actual mashed potatoes in a grilled cheese. I asked Facebook what they thought and I was on my way to creating something truly unique.
Garlic and green onion mashed potato grilled cheese
Homemade Garlic Green Onion Mashed Potatoes
Broccoli/Green Onion
Great Lakes Sharp Cheddar
Wisconsin Dofino Creamy Havarti
Italian/Country Bread
Cheese #1: Great Lakes sharp cheddar
When thinking about mashed potatoes and getting inspiration from a loaded baked potato, cheddar was the first cheese that I thought of. Luckily, my local market had Great Lakes Sharp Cheddar on sale. After tasting said cheese, I realized I could have gone with a sharper cheddar, which is what I enjoy, but the lack of bite did not affect the outcome of the sandwich. If you like a more mild cheddar, this cheese would be perfect for you.
Cheese #2: Dofino creamy havarti
As was the case with the Nachos & Cheese Super Bowl Grilled Cheese, I felt that one cheese was not enough. This Wisconsin havarti was also on sale, so why not have something a bit sharp and a bit creamy mixed together? This cheese is smooth and buttery and a perfect contrast to the cheddar. The harvarti would be great on a grilled cheese just by itself and worked perfectly in this sandwich.
I kept going back and forth on what to include in the mashed potatoes themselves and what to include in the sandwich. I had some general idea and then continued to think about the it ingredient that would send the sandwich over the top.
I knew from the beginning that I wanted to include garlic (I used roasted garlic) and chives or green onions directly in the mashed potatoes. (Keep in mind, chives and green onions are similar ingredients and used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same.) I went with chopped green onions for this sandwich. I used approximately two stalks for two sandwiches and some left over mashed potatoes. Both the garlic and green onions added a great kick (not spicy kick though) that resonated throughout the dish and was the reason the sandwich was so successful.
Also included in the mashed potatoes was rosemary, salt, pepper, butter and milk. (Normally I am unable to include any milk products in my mashed potatoes because they are normally eaten with meat and I do not mix meat/milk. Kosher, remember? This was a nice change.) Finally, I included just a couple of slices of each cheese to give it a bit more flavor.
This is how the potatoes looked after all mashed up and creamy. I tasted these multiple times, adding more salt, pepper, garlic and green onion as I went. Since taste is personal, make sure to taste as you go along and season accordingly.
Now what did I decide was the it ingredient? The special ingredient that would send the sandwich over the top? I was wracking my brain trying to think when it hit me: broccoli. Broccoli is often served on loaded baked potatoes so why not on this sandwich? We steamed the broccoli for a bit and then sautéed them in a pan with some green onions, butter, salt and pepper.
There was some serious debate regarding what type of bread to choose for this sandwich: Multigrain? Sourdough? Roasted Garlic? These all were good choices but we were afraid that the bread would overpower the interior ingredients. Therefore, we went with a Country/Italian white bread.
Grade: A
When I told my great aunt that we were making a grilled cheese with mashed potatoes, she said, "That sounds good but we normally like french fries on the side of ours." She thought that the mashed potatoes were on the side not in the sandwich. Once I clarified, she proceeded to tell me that that didn't sound good and that she is never coming to my restaurant.
This sandwich was all about pushing the envelope of what a grilled cheese can and should be. Who says mashed potatoes have to be on the side? Why can't they be inside? After taking the first bite of this sandwich, I thought, "This is weird." The smooth texture of the potatoes mixed with the crunchy texture of the bread was something I had not experienced before. It was something new and unexpected. However, as I continued to eat, I realized that although the texture was startling at first, the grilled cheese itself was fantastic. The garlic green onion mashed potatoes had the perfect kick, while the broccoli added nice texture. Overall, this was a fantastic sandwich that I may just make again this evening.
P.S. I read the concern that this grilled cheese sandwich was "heavy" but I never once thought that as I took each bite. Common sense would leave you to believe that, what with the potatoes and bread, but it wasn't. The mashed potatoes were more creamy than anything, adding a great contrast to the crunchy bread.
Shane Kearns blogs about grilled cheese at Grilled Shane.
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Hey there everyone, just found this neat place while looking for info on supposedly haunted old asylums, but I've only been able to sadly debunk many things I've heard. For instance, from everything going back to the 1930 US Census, Undercliff seems to be a tuberculosis hospital that eventually became a school until it closed. The real estate information says the "Former Undercliff School" is a 9 acre plot at 72 Undercliff Road, Meriden CT 06451, vacant, but it was never an insane asylum as I'd been told by my sister when I was a kid. I grew up in Meriden, so that one was always my favorite. From satellite photos and maps, I can see Undercliff Road (which I've driven past many times but never entered) has operating buildings only at the very beginning, then curves to the back and ends in a cul-de-sac loop where the big old scary place should be. I figure you can park at Target and try to walk through the woods around back, or park down on Resevoir Street behind it and walk up that way.
Also, unless there is an old one, Cedarcrest on Russel Road in Newington is still fully operational, but all the phone and fax numbers for the hospital start with 666-####. Not that I'm reading into this at all, I just think that's really funny. I didn't think that prefix was ever used for phone numbers, like how only movie and TV numbers start with 555.
Oh, and I've been to Elmcrest, my sister also spent some time there, though they did get shut down for a bit for "restraining" a boy to death (restraining was when they paged Dr. Strong to a location, and all able bodied men would gather there and hold a patient down, often just lying on top of them). When they reopened they had a new name last time I knew, my sister even went back there as an intern... nasty place, but not haunted that I know of. Here's the link to the boy's death, it's the last paragraph all the way at the bottom:
So, I am in New Haven and always interested in gathering for a little investigation and discussion. 25/m, I assume weekends are best for most people, but any day except Wednesdays and Thursdays is good for me.
I have been to this location in Meriden (Exit 5 off 691 make a left off the exit and Undercliff road is immediately on the right hand side) many times as a teenager and have never gotten chased out by the police. The building was in ruins and completely unsafe then and this was 1990-1991. We got the chance to explore the entire building. It appeared to be burned on the top floor, and filled with crumbled bricks and old pipes and electrical wires and debris........I still have copies of old endorsed checks that were I guess payment for residency there, somewhere in a box. The basement contained beds that were built into the walls and had caged fronts on them, I guess for the unruley patients. I still dont know what the "true" history is on this building, as you read so many different things on the subject. I've heard it was for people with severe profound disabilities, I have heard its was to treat patients with TB, I have also heard it was a place to treat people with addictions. WHO REALLY knows.......Like the State is going to ever tell. I got many creepy feelings there and I would love to go back and explore this place again. Now that I am a resident of Meriden and I have children this might be a nice treat for me at Halloween...........

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The Senate has approved a tax deal to blunt some of the impact of the Fiscal Cliff.
There's some great news for the investor and owner class in there:
Dividend taxes won't go up anywhere near as much as they would have with no deal.
And income taxes will only rise for households making a healthy $450,000 or more--and, even then, not very much (just back to the Clinton-era 39.6%).
And there's other excellent news for those who regard America as a land of "makers" and "takers."
Congress just socked it to Mitt Romney's famous 47%.
Remember "the 47%"?
They're the Americans who Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney said "don't take responsibility for themselves," because they make too little money to pay income taxes.
(How dare they not make enough money to pay income taxes! How irresponsible and rude!)
Of course, as many appalled Americans pointed out in the wake of Romney's remarks, most of these folks are either seniors collecting Social Security or working Americans who make less than ~$50,000 a year. And most of the latter folks pay payroll taxes and other taxes, like sales taxes.
But these folks are still held in low regard by those who consider themselves America's makers.
So there's great news for these folks tucked into the Senate bill:
By not extending the payroll tax cuts, the Senate agreed to raise payroll taxes on working Americans from 4.2% to 6.2%--a tax that will apply to the first $113,000 of earned income.
This tax increase will hit anyone who earns money in this country, including "the 47%."
So, it's almost like Romney got elected!


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The best beauty fixes come from the most surprising places. Beer for your hair, anyone?
Many of today's top spa treatments take their cues from old-fashioned home remedies, and there's science to back up the ingredients' effectiveness. Take a look at our favorites.
Soothing and anti-inflammatory, oatmeal contains beta glucan, a soluble fiber that creates a thin, moisture-retaining film on the surface of the skin. Place a handful of whole oats in a clean washcloth and use a rubber band to secure it. Next, immerse it in a sinkful of warm water and squeeze the bag four or five times. Once the water is cloudy, splash it on your face and then air-dry. (If you must towel dry, pat as gently as possible.)
The lactic acid in milk serves as a gentle skin exfoliant, while its natural fat content acts as a body moisturizer. Add a gallon of whole milk to a tubful of warm water and soak. It's a great alternative to sugar and salt scrubs, which may be too abrasive for people who suffer from eczema, psoriasis, or sensitive skin. If you prefer a fragranced bath, add 10 to 20 drops of an essential oil, such as lavender.
Eggs' high protein content helps improve hair's resilience and luster. Whisk together 1 egg, 2 tablespoons coconut oil (rich in moisturizing fats), and 2 tablespoons sesame oil. Apply the mixture to dry hair and wrap a hot, moist towel around your head. Relax for 5 to 10 minutes. Without wetting hair first, work in a handful of shampoo, then rinse and condition your hair.
The high acidity of apple-cider vinegar makes skin inhospitable to blemish-causing bacteria. Place a handful of parsley (a skin-clarifying herb) into a French press and cover it with 1/2 cup of boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes, then plunge and let the liquid cool. Transfer to a spray bottle along with a splash of vinegar and four drops of tea tree oil (an antiseptic), shake well, and spritz on a freshly cleansed face. Store the spray bottle in the fridge.
Yeast and hops help to swell the hair shaft and plump the cuticle, adding volume. The acidity of the beer helps remove built-up product residue. In the shower, after you've shampooed, pour a bottle of beer over your hair. Rinse briefly with fresh water (the idea is to avoid the Eau de Barfly effect while retaining the beer's body-boosting benefits). A rich beer with a high yeast content works best. (Read: No light beer.)
This thick dairy product makes a moisturizing mask and gentle exfoliant, since its lactic acid (an alpha-hydroxy acid) helps speed cell turnover, brightening dull complexions. Natural fats restore skin's moisture.
Using your fingers, smooth 1 to 2 tablespoons of cool, full-fat sour cream in a thin layer over your clean face and neck, avoiding the eye and lip areas. Wait 7 to 10 minutes, then remove the mask with a wet washcloth. Splash skin with warm water and pat dry.
Use this soothing beverage to make a calming compress. A natural anti-inflammatory, chamomile reduces redness and puffiness around the eyes. It also soothes irritated complexions.
Soak a clean washcloth in cool chamomile tea steeped to a golden yellow and apply to the skin as a compress. (To treat puffy eyes only, roll the washcloth to create an eye pillow.) Rest the compress on your skin for at least 10 minutes before rinsing and drying.
This nut oil makes a great hand moisturizer. With a light texture and loads of vitamin E, almond oil quickly penetrates dry skin and protects hands and nails from environmental damage.
Rub 1 teaspoon of oil into hands and cuticles. Wrap each hand in a small towel, and allow the oil to penetrate for at least 5 minutes. Wipe the excess oil off hands, but don't rinse them; any remaining oil will be absorbed over the next few minutes. Follow with a rich hand cream.
The high vitamin C levels in kiwi fight free-radical damage and even out skin texture. When scrubbed on the face, the seeds act as tiny exfoliators, leaving skin smooth.
Peel and slice a ripe kiwi, then mash the flesh thoroughly with a fork. With circular motions, work the kiwi paste onto a damp, clean complexion, avoiding the eye and lip areas. After 30 to 60 seconds of scrubbing, rinse skin with warm water and pat dry.
Rich in vitamin E and fatty acids, olive oil is a Mediterranean-inspired favorite for moisturizing brittle and overstyled hair.
Before showering, comb several tablespoons of "light" olive oil (it will say so on the label) through hair, working from roots to ends. Cover hair with a shower cap. After showering for 5 to 7 minutes, remove the cap. Shampoo, rinse, and condition as usual. Hair will feel super soft.


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The rest of the documentation details each of the object methods. Internal methods are usually preceded with a _ new Title : new Usage : my $obj = Bio::Search::Hit::HMMERHit->new(); Function: Builds a new Bio::Search::Hit::HMMERHit object Returns : Bio::Search::Hit::HMMERHit Args : Plus the Bio::Search::Hit::GenericHit inherited params -name => Name of Hit (required) -description => Description (optional) -accession => Accession number (optional) -length => Length of the Hit (optional) -score => Raw Score for the Hit (optional) -significance => Significance value for the Hit (optional) -algorithm => Algorithm used (BLASTP, FASTX, etc...) -hsps => Array ref of HSPs for this Hit. next_domain Title : next_domain Usage : my $domain = $hit->next_domain(); Function: An alias for L<next_hsp()>, this will return the next HSP Returns : L<Bio::Search::HSP::HSPI> object Args : none domains Title : domains Usage : my @domains = $hit->domains(); Function: An alias for L<hsps()>, this will return the full list of hsps Returns : array of L<Bio::Search::HSP::HSPI> objects Args : none bits Usage : $hit_object->bits(); Purpose : Gets the bit score of the best HSP for the current hit. Example : $bits = $hit_object->bits(); Returns : Integer or undef if bit score is not set Argument : n/a See Also : score() iteration Title : iteration Usage : $obj->iteration($newval) Function: PSI-BLAST iteration Returns : value of iteration Args : newvalue (optional)


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Searching For Chiropractic Clinics Near You?
If you frequently deal with back pains, neck pains, spine, and sports injuries, you might be searching for the best chiropractic clinics near Rector Arkansas. Chiropractic care is considered a holistic and alternative treatment option that triggers the body's natural healing abilities. It is a non-invasive treatment option where millions of Americans are benefiting at the moment. The approach is shown to treat more than a dozen of different conditions. One of the best things about chiropractic care is that the method is 100% drug-free and helps heal your body naturally. The treatment option is effective in dealing with headaches, back pains, ear infections, neck pains, joint pains, arthritis, bowel irregularities, blood pressure, asthma, improved mental clarity, and a host of other conditions. With hundreds of chiropractic clinics near Rector, one should be cautious when selecting the best practitioner in the area. Here are important tips to consider when choosing the best chiropractic clinics nearby your location.
Despite the popularity of the treatment method, there are many misconceptions about the field of chiropractic care. Many patients are still confused when it comes to how the practice works and how chiropractic professionals are trained. In fact, most of the chiropractic programs incorporate an entire year of Ph.D.-level training in different subjects. Hence, a chiropractic doctor is a highly skilled and trained individual out there. Like with all other professions out there, there are many quacks operating in this industry too. That is why it is important that you perform extensive research before deciding to work with the right chiropractic doctor in your Rector area. Your homework is essential to choosing the best candidate for the job.
Back Pain Muscle Spasms - Finding the Culprits
This article reveals one of the major hidden causes of back pain, particularly lower back pain. This problem is a common reason why pain keeps coming back, even after physical treatments such as physiotherapy, chiropractic and massage.
The underlying cause that I'm talking about is a little valve between the large and small intestine called the Ileocaecal Valve, or ICV. When this valve dysfunctions it causes a very important stabilizing muscle in the lower back called illiacus to become "switched off". This destabilizes the lumbar spine and causes the discs to be placed under strain.
When this happens we are very vulnerable to injury. It only takes the slightest twist, lift, strain or sudden movement in the wrong direction and we are in trouble. Often people with this problem even say "I didn't even do anything, my back just started hurting."
When those muscles are switched off it can also cause your back to feel very tired or fatigued after sitting for a long period.
There are two basic ways that the ICV can dysfunction- it can fail to open properly, in which case waste material is retained for a long time before it is passed (even though you may be regular); or it fail to close properly, in which case the bowel contents can come back up into the digestive system.
Either way, this causes the body to become toxic. One of the body's responses to this is to retain fluid, which can cause other problems, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, and tingling or numbness in hands and feet. It can also cause headaches. However back pain is by far the most common symptom.
If you have recurring back pain, especially lower back pain, then it might be time to visit a chiropractor who specialises in Applied Kinesiology.
Most of the wellness and health benefits associated with chiropractic care are due to the chiropractic adjustments received by the patients. These adjustments are important to place your body in the proper position so that it can heal itself. In fact, chiropractic adjustments help reduce the stress placed on the patient's immune system. This will release energy that is vital for maintaining homeostasis and preventing diseases. The treatment option addresses the whole body of the individual thereby improving his or her ability to think and act more positively.
A professional Rector Arkansas chiropractor prides him/herself on taking a drug-free, natural approach to helping the patient improve his/her wellness and health in the long run. In fact, the entire principle is built on the basis that the body has an innate ability to heal itself under the right conditions. The chiropractic doctor will help create the right environment for the body to start healing itself. The practice focuses on keeping one's spine properly aligned at all times. The nervous system controls every organ and cell in the body. Hence, if the spine shifts out of its proper place, it should be brought back into alignment without delay to prevent issues in the nervous system which can manifest as various diseases in the body. That is where a professional and experienced chiropractic doctor comes in handy.
Back Pain Muscle Spasms - Finding the Culprits
A combination of chest and back pain should be taken seriously, for it may be life-threatening. Chest pain in particular can signify any number of emergency threats to your health, including but not limited to heart attack, pneumonia, angina, pulmonary embolism, or even cancer. Get to a doctor or go to the hospital as soon as you can.
Pay close attention to your chest pain and back pain symptoms. Make notes on the details of your condition, if you can. This may help with diagnosing your condition for the most effective treatment, especially if this is your first experience with these symptoms.
The main determination to make is whether the pain you are experiencing is the short-term result of a strain or injury, or indicative of a long-term, or chronic, condition.
Temporary Pain
A key point to bear in mind is that any severe muscle strain can impact muscle groups next to it. Upper back muscles and many chest muscles work together for the purpose of breathing. Muscular injury usually heals itself within a few weeks.
Drugs may provide short-term relief of inflammation and other symptoms. Rest may ease the suffering. Cold or hot compresses on the pain site may soothe the pain as well.
Various forms of massage may bring some relief, and some have found that chiropractic care helps them. Both massage and chiropractic place an emphasis on spinal alignment and muscle tissue stretching.
When this type of pain is due to heart disease or a similar condition, changes in lifestyle may be necessary in order to achieve long-term pain relief. Such changes could include exercise and diet. Again, the main thing to remember regarding back and chest pain together is to get yourself checked out by qualified medical help immediately.
The American Chiropractic Association states that there are more than 70,000 chiropractic professionals operating in the United States alone. With so many to choose from, finding "any" chiropractic doctor is fairly easy. But you don't need "any" chiropractic when it comes to treating your condition. In fact, you want the "best" chiropractor in Rector to treat your specific condition. This is a bit trickier than finding just any chiropractic doctor in the area. There are many things to consider when choosing the right professional to treat your condition.
When provided by a highly skilled and experienced professional, chiropractic care is quite effective in healing a wide variety of conditions. The right professional should have a combination of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and experience. A personal referral from someone you trust is a great starting point when searching for any type of professional near Rector Arkansas. Ask your existing health care team, friends, family members or co-workers for recommendations in this regard. You may also hop online and read patient reviews and surveys on professional chiropractors operating in your area. Make sure you do the homework properly before scheduling your first appointment with the potential candidate.
Don't forget to check the credentials and experience of the potential candidate. Chiropractors are also known as doctors of chiropractic (DCs). They are highly trained professionals who have completed nationally accredited graduate-level programs. In addition to their 4-year undergraduate degree, a chiropractor should have a 4-year doctorate degree – similar to doctors of osteopathy (DOs) and medical doctors (MDs). Make sure the candidate you choose is licensed and a graduate of an accredited school of chiropractic. Evaluate his/her experience before you work with them. These are some of the most important things to look for when choosing the best chiropractic clinic in Rector Arkansas.


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World's Smallest Territory/World's Hungry, Benefit From Biggest Anticipated Movie (REPORT)
Hungry no longer?
(HN, March 6, 2012) -- Next month brings the launch of one of Hollywood's most anticipated `book-turned-film series' of 2012, The Hunger Games. In the spirit of others before it - "Twilight" and "Harry Potter" - author Suzanne Collins's bestselling young-adult adventure book trilogy features teenaged heroine Katniss Everdeen and depicts a remade North America, run by a dystopian dictatorship.
Renamed Panem and ruled by the governing body called `The Capitol' a highly advanced metropolis which holds absolute power over the rest of the nation, The Hunger Games are an annual event in which one boy and one girl aged 12 to 18 from each of the 12 districts surrounding `The Capitol' are selected by lottery to compete in a televised battle in which only one person can survive.
Since its initial publishing in 2008, the novel has been translated into 26 different languages and rights of production have been sold in 38 countries. "The Hunger Games" is the first novel in The Hunger Games trilogy, followed by Catching Fire, published on September 1, 2009, and Mockingjay, published on August 24, 2010.
The film adaptation, which will be released on March 23, was written and produced by Collins herself and directed by Gary Ross. The cast features Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss, Josh Hutcherson as Peeta, Liam Hemsworth as Gale with cameo's by notable's Wood Harrelson, Stanley Tucci, and singer Lenny Kravitz.
Collins has said that the inspiration to write The Hunger Games came from channel surfing on television. On one channel she observed people competing on a reality show and on another she saw footage of the invasion of Iraq. The two "began to blur in this very unsettling way" and the idea for the book was formed.
So where on Earth would a Hollywood producer film a futuristic Panem that would live up to the enormous interest in the storyline of The Hunger Games and be believable? North Carolina, USA of course. In fact, The Hunger Games was shot almost entirely on location in the southern US state - Asheville, Charlotte, Concord, DuPont State Forest, Hildebran, North Fork Reservoir, Pisgah National Forest, and Shelby.
The US is obviously one of the biggest nations on the planet. And, if The Hunger Games premise were to come true, would be taken over by a New `North American' order in Panem.
But it's one of the world's tiniest territories that is reaping the rewards of one of the most waited-for movies of the year.
Which territory is this? Pitcairn of course.
The Pitcairn Islands are a group of 4 volcanic islands Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands in the southern Pacific Ocean which stretch between Tahiti, and Easter Island. The islands are spread over several hundred miles of ocean and have a total land area of about 18 square miles. Only Pitcairn, the second largest island with only about 48 people, is inhabited; and only from 4 families: Christian, Warren, Young, and Brown.
Pitcairn is the least populous jurisdiction in the world (though it is not a sovereign nation). The United Nations Committee on Decolonisation includes the Pitcairn Islands on the United Nations list of Non-Self-Governing Territories. The islands are a British Overseas Territory and have alternately been `found' by both Spanish and Portuguese explorers in the 1600's. The original settlers of the Pitcairn Islands were Polynesians.
As far as Hollywood goes, the islands are best known as home of the descendants of the HMS Bounty mutineers (British, who came to the islands in the 1700's); and the Tahitians (or Polynesians) who accompanied them, an event retold in numerous books and films.
But now, with The Hunger Games, Lionsgate, the film's distributor has expanded its promotional campaign to be as `experiential' for fans as possible. As if Panem actually existed.
And what would a fictitious Panem have as its web address? Likely something with the .PN URL - which just happens to be, the web domain of the smallest populated territory on the planet, Pitcairn.
According to Movieline, this unique designation was a "happy coincidence with a financial benefit" to Bill Haigh, the governmental registrar for Pitcairn's domain offices, which provides the web affiliation for companies to protect their brand, and he says the proceeds "go a long way toward the islands' infrastructural upkeep".
The island's internet domain name sales are reportedly now bringing in as much income as Pitcairn postage stamps or the islands other export, honey; equaling "tens of thousands of dollars", he says.
Again, Movieline reports that, "While it's impossible to know how many .PN's will be registered, an online registry shows already established PN's as Capitol.pn, and CapitolCouture.pn; there are registrations for Panem's various districts (District1.pn, through District13.pn), and each of the main characters have their own addresses (e.g. PresidentSnow.pn)".
At approximately $75 per registrar the islands could go a long way towards creating revenue for real things it needs support for such as telecommunications, supply shipping, children's education, and medical care among other modern day staples.
In an interview with Suzanne Collins, she stated that the books "challenge the reader to explore issues such as severe poverty, starvation, oppression, and the effects of war among others".
The starvation and need for resources that Panem citizens experience both in and outside of the `Hunger Games' arena create an atmosphere of survival that the main characters try to overcome in their fight for self preservation. She goes on to say, "The choices the characters make and the strategies they use are often morally complex."
So it's no surprise then that a film called "The Hunger Games" is a perfect fit for messaging around the poverty, hunger and famine issues plaguing many countries and millions of people across the world.
In fact a month before the release of the film opening on March 23, the cast and producers teamed up with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Feeding America to raise awareness about global hunger - launching a public service video and a new website wfp.org/hungergames with the movie's stars urging fans of the film to help end hunger and malnutrition.
Hunger affects 1 in 7 people in the world – almost one billion men, women and children who go to bed every night not having enough to eat or enough nutrition to sustain them. "The Hunger Games" campaign states that for just $5 a month, Feeding America and WFP will help to provide at least 20 meals to someone in need.
"This partnership will help us spread the word that hunger is the world's greatest solvable problem," said Nancy Roman, Director of Communications of WFP, adding that millions of readers identified with the characters in The Hunger Games trilogy and are excited about the upcoming movie. "We want to tap into that excitement."
Said Vicki Escarra, president and CEO, Feeding America, "There is enough food to feed everyone living in the US, but it's not getting to millions of low-income people who need it".
On the website users can watch the public service announcement; participate in a Hunger Quiz; or make a donation to actively become a part of the solution and help solve world hunger.
With early projections of $100 million dollar success already being hyped in Hollywood for The Hunger Games launch - the cast has set out on a mall tour speaking to thousands of people ahead of the movie's release.
Looking towards the future, Suzanne Collins, her directing partner Gary Ross and Lionsgate aren't waiting for the film to open to begin the next chapter. They are already anticipating that The Hunger Games will `Catch Fire' - and the only way to keep a flame burning, is to keep going.
So weeks before The Hunger Games even arrives in theaters, the script for "Catching Fire" - the sequel - has already been written and is being reviewed by Collin's herself according to the NY Daily News.
Lionsgate has already announced a release date of November 22, 2013 for the sequel and filming is set to begin rolling in the fall, with stars Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson all returning.
Indeed, "Catching Fire" is also what the The Hunger Games beneficiaries hope will happen too.
A three film trilogy that could potentially bring worldwide awareness of the inequity of life which the millions who face hunger and poverty around the world deal with every day? A blockbuster, made in North Carolina which brings global awareness to the world's least populated territory?
Perhaps, the real legacy of "The Hunger Games" could mean `Hunger no longer'. Now that's a blockbuster.


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OAKLAND -- Like his home park, Scott Kazmir was lights-out Saturday.
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OAKLAND -- Like his home park, Scott Kazmir was lights-out Saturday.
Nevermind a 38-minute delay sparked by an issue with the left-field bulbs. The A's lefty survived it without any lingering effects, coming back out for the fourth inning and ultimately completing six in a 5-1 victory over the Yankees.View Full Game Coverage
"That was concerning some," said manager Bob Melvin, whose club had dropped four of its last five. "You sit around for that long, and then he goes down and simulates an inning in the cage. You kind of have to count that as an inning, which is the reason he came out after six, but mentally, you've got to stay with it.
"It's tough when you're sitting around that long and it's cold and you go back out there and have to find that adrenaline again. It was very impressive."
"I've had the privilege of having some long innings this year, so I've had a little bit of practice," said Kazmir, who threw a simulated inning in the bullpen during the delay. "Wasn't too much of a problem."
The archetype of consistency for the A's, Kazmir was tagged for just one unearned run and three hits with three walks and two strikeouts to lower his ERA to 2.05, which ranks second in the American League only to Yankees righty Masahiro Tanaka's 2.02.
Oakland's lefty totaled 98 pitches before handing the ball over to an A's bullpen that fired three scoreless frames to keep a four-run lead intact on the rather odd night.
At the conclusion of the third frame, play was stopped for nearly 40 minutes, while a sold-out crowd waited for the left-field lights to come back on.
When they did, Yankees righty Hiroki Kuroda returned to the mound, only to make it through 4 2/3 innings with four runs allowed.
By night's end, the A's revealed it was a circuit-breaker outage that caused the halt in play. The breaker had to be reset manually in the left-field light tower.
"Maybe some carryover from Friday the 13th," said Melvin. "I don't know. It seemed a little crazy.
"You're worried about safety, so if they don't come back on, then obviously there was a chance that [the game] wouldn't start again, but luckily they did."
"That's the Coliseum for you," said Eric Sogard, smiling. "That's kind of what we expect, but it's why we love this place. You never know what you're going to get."
Several A's bats remained missing, but the club found production in the bottom of the lineup on this night, getting a two-run base hit from Sogard in the second and a sixth-inning RBI double from Andy Parrino, stationed in the eight hole, after the shortstop made a costly error in the third.
Sogard, batting just .200 on the season, had only one RBI over his previous 27 games spanning 77 at-bats.
"That was my opportunity," he said. "My teammates got me in that position, and I was able to come through there. They've been picking me up all year, and it's nice to pitch in and do my part."
The A's also got a pair of gift-wrapped runs in the fifth, when Yankees catcher John Ryan Murphy was charged with two passed balls, leading to as many runs.
The inning began with a leadoff walk from Sogard, who advanced to second on a bunt single from Coco Crisp. Both runners moved up a bag on the first passed ball, allowing Sogard to score on John Jaso's ensuing groundout. Crisp wasn't too far behind, scoring on the second passed ball.
Elsewhere in the lineup, Jed Lowrie suffered his first three-strikeout game since June 2012, while Josh Donaldson extended his hitless streak to 31 at-bats. The third baseman's frustrations amounted to an ejection from home-plate umpire Hal Gibson at the end of the seventh inning.
Otherwise, "things seemed to be going our way tonight," said Parrino.
"You've got to start off with Kaz, who pitched unbelievable and kept us in the game," he said. "To be able to get those little breaks when we needed there, that was big, too."
Jane Lee is a reporter for MLB.com.


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YEAH !!! LOVE Rattlor! Thanks for the review!
Add Dragonblaster's review to this and I'll be the happiest guy on the boards
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Go Dan! Three down, three (well, technically four) to go!
Thanks again Dan, you're working hard this weekend! Rattlor is simply a home run!
Snake Mountain, FINALLY!!!
Rattlor looks badass!
My seller/trader/buyer feedback:
Dan, you have no idea of how jealous I am of you right now. I SO want to have Rattlor and DB Skelly right now!
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Thanks again Dan!
OH MAN CAN'T WAIT. I dunno how they keep doing this, but they keep putting some of my all time childhood favorites in my birth month. Rattlor was one of the few that was almost always in my hands; so much so that I brought him with me into kindergarten one time on accident even though it wasn't show 'n tell day. Didn't even realize he was still in my hand!
Anyway, I love this guy and he looks absolutely perfect. Certainly a stand-out figure.
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I've never been a fan of the Snakemen but this is a nice looking figure.
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Ah. I'm going ahead and just say it...Rattlor is the most beautiful figure in the line. At the very least tying with Teela. Rattlor is just so visually appealing to me.
It disgusts me seeing him with the Horde though. It's just not right.
Nice review Dan. Particularly good comparisons this time as well, since Rattlor has three of the best He-Man figures ever produced. Rattlor *puts on sunglasses* strikes gold every time.
Dan, is it just how it shows up on the video, or is the coloring of the neck extension a good bit darker than the rusty red of his body? Not a huge issue for me personally, but it did seem to stand out a little from certain angles.
Hi Dan, what other review figures did u get? Any others besides DB Skeletor and Snake Men 2-pack?
I do like the way it comes about in the bios though. He's not a traitor so much as hanging out elsewhere biding his time until he can regain his reputation, take out Kobra Khan and return to his rightful place.
Excellent preview, Dan ! This is a figure that I'll buy for sure ! Great look, nice tight articulations, vibrant colours, little or no flaws... This is a must buy in my book !
i like the figure but again i hate the bunny teeths
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This looks like another home run! I hope Cy-Chop's Horde belt will fit around him, that will look awesome along with the arm band and a crossbow!
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WOW - perfect! yet again ...
this character has a lot of sentimental value - more so than any other MOTU character, i can't wait to get him ...
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Thank you so much for this review.I'm a big fan of your reviews and I'm very excited for Rattlor. Such a cool looking figure! and he comes out on my Birthday month!
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I was going to skip the Snake Men, but MAN... Rattlor is PERFECT! Really, everysnake BUT King Hiss is amazing.
Really great looking figure, ...but he looks as though he has blue under his arms in the posed shots rather than red... more dreaded black plastic or blue connectors (the elbows look like blue connectors)...
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Pure perfection! Amazing sculpt and colors on this guy!
Rattlor was one of my favorite Snake Men as a kid. I also can almost kinda sorta remember getting him. Pretty sure my Grandma (RIP) got him for me. I remember looking at his fantastic cardback art in the car after exiting whatever the store was. So yeah... Blinded By Nostalgia™ in other words.
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Great review again Dan!
Can the 200x General armor fit on the MOTUC Rattlor?
Is it also possible to have some comparison time photos of the snakemen 2-pack and Rattlor after the 2-pack video?
Looks to be in the top 5 of the best MOTUC figs. Awesome!
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There were Russian winners in the women's competition too when Evgenia Ukolova and Ekaterina Khomyakova defeated Germany's Teresa Mersmann and Isabel Schneider. Ukolova will be out for another title in Anapa when she teams up alongside Maria Prokopeva.


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In observation of the upcoming Sustainable Seafood Week, how about a little (art) history lesson? This is the story of a recently discovered mural depicting the San Diego fishing industry of the 1930s.
Back in the 1930s, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) was a New Deal agency developed by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the US Congress to give employment to the many Americans who were unemployed as a result of the Great Depression. Known as one of the largest job-creation programs in the history of the US, the WPA commissioned millions of Americans--many unskilled laborers, but also musicians, writers, actors, directors, and artists--to carry out projects designed to help pull the country out of economic decline. Bridges, parks, and schools were built, and numerous literary, musical, and arts projects were developed.
As part of the WPA, the Federal Art Project (FAP) employed hundreds of artists who created in total more than 100,000 paintings and murals, as well as more than 18,000 sculptures. You may have heard of some of the artists that were employed by this project: Willem de Kooning, Mark Rothko, Stuart Davis, and Jackson Pollock, to name just a few. And you may have seen some of the great murals that have resulted from these WPA efforts, as many have been preserved in post offices, courthouses, and schools across the nation. Typically, the murals tell us a great deal about society during the Great Depression, because Social Realism was the popular style at the time. Depicted are everyday scenes of the working class and the poor as critical commentaries about the institutions that perpetuate their plights.
Many FAP projects were commissioned right here in San Diego, and some excellent murals have been preserved throughout the county, such as the "Progress of Man" at the Balboa Park Club, "The Transportation of the Mail" at the downtown post office, and the "Scenic View of the Village" at the La Jolla Post Office.
Several murals were also commissioned for the San Diego State University (SDSU) campus for the iconic Hardy Tower. Surprisingly, these murals, assumed to be destroyed long ago when Hardy Tower was renovated in the 1950s, were only recently rediscovered during ceiling repairs. Seth Mallios, Chair of the Department of Anthropology at SDSU, has worked extensively on efforts to document, recover, restore, and preserve these important aspects of San Diego and SDSU history.
One mural at SDSU has been of particular interest. The 25-foot long "San Diego Industry" was completed in 1936 by SDSU student George Sorenson, and provides an excellent snapshot of the tuna fish industry in San Diego at the time. This restored mural, and others, are now displayed prominently in the SDSU Library Dome, and this video provides an excellent full view of the mural along with an informative discussion by Mallios.
Each step of the industry is depicted in the mural, though not all of it has survived the years of neglect. On the left-hand side of the mural we see men fishing, weighing the fish, and then gutting them. In the middle we see women in assembly lines, and to the far right, Asian men are working in front of bins of cylindrical cans. Mallios assumes that Sorenson used as his model for the mural the Van Camp Seafood Company, which had the first commercial tuna canneries, one of which was located in San Diego.
One interesting aspect of "San Diego Industry" is that it features the diversity of people who worked in the tuna fish industry at the time: men and women, Asians, and African Americans; though, as Mallios observes, not everyone worked side-by-side. Sorenson's placement of figures within the scene says a lot about American society in the 1930s.
Additional murals continue to be discovered in SDSU's more historic buildings, and a dedicated webpage has been created to document efforts to preserve these important pieces of SDSU history. You can also read more about the WPA murals and Mallios' work to restore them in The SOAP.


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It seems a bit strange that British actresses and actors are now moving to Mumbai looking for a bright career in Bollywood. Reports have it in the media that there are now about 1000 British actors, actresses and dancers working in Bollywood. The biggest advantage of the British actresses in Bollywood is their white-screen which is considered as a requirement to be beauty among the Bollywood fans.
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So, the trend of moving to Bollywood is increasing among the British models and actresses now. I think, these migrated actresses are becoming a threat for the local actresses in Bollywood. Well, it is for sure that British actresses can not replace the front line actresses, but the supporting actresses and dancers of Bollywood have a lot to worry about these British actresses who are increasing in number day by day.
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The following are selected treatment briefs from the 6th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections. While these studies are of special interest to women, they do not exhaustively cover all the gender-specific information presented at the conference or reviewed in this issue.
Menstrual Irregularity
Women have long reported menstrual irregularities associated with HIV infection, including shortened or lengthened time between menstruation, heavier or lighter flow of menstrual blood and other irregularities. Research findings, however, have been yielding conflicting results regarding the association between menstrual irregularity and HIV status. A new study confirms an association and observes that irregularities appear more frequently as HIV disease progresses.
Included in this report were 802 HIV-positive and 273 HIV-negative women from two large studies (HIV Epidemiology Study or HERS and Women's Interagency HIV Study or WIHS). Women self-reported information about their menstrual cycle over the course of six months.
Overall, the study found that HIV-positive women, who were otherwise healthy, had high CD4+ cell counts, were not experiencing unwanted weight loss (wasting syndrome) and not using/abusing drugs were unlikely to have menstrual irregularities. As HIV disease progresses, however, there does appear to be some effect of HIV on hormones, as measured by increased incidence of menstrual irregularities. Women with lower CD4+ cell counts (below 200) were 50% more likely to have longer menstrual cycles (over 40 days) than women with counts above 200. Women with high HIV levels (above 150,000 copies/ml) had the most variability in their menstrual cycle, shorter and longer times between cycles with a large amount of unpredictability.
This study confirms a relationship between HIV infection and changes in the menstrual cycle, which becomes more pronounced as HIV disease progresses, CD4+ cell counts fall below 200 and HIV levels increase. The study confirms that other factors are important determinants of menstrual irregularity and should be considered when and if they occur. These include drug use, poor nutrition, severe medical illness and weight loss associated with chronic illness. A number of other factors have also been identified in other studies (see Menstrual Irregularities Co-Factors Chart below).
|Menstrual Irregularity Co-Factors Chart
|Younger and older age are both associated with menstrual irregularities. Young women often have irregularities when first beginning to menstruate, sometimes lasting through puberty. Older women, especially those going through menopause, also commonly have irregularities. On either end of this age spectrum, hormone therapy (e.g. progesterone/estrogen) may help to regulate menstrual cycles. However, it is not known if trying to regulate these natural changes is helpful.
|Body Mass Index
|Women who are very thin, malnourished, or who generally have extremely low levels of body fat often have menstrual irregularities, particularly increased time between menstruation and/or very light bleeding during periods. For women who are thin because of malnutrition and unwanted weight loss issues, attention to treating unwanted weight loss can help to regulate the cycle.
|Drug Use (substance use/abuse)
|Injection drug and other substance use are associated with changes in menstrual cycles.
|Illnesses and Infections
|Some illnesses, and side effects from drugs used to treat them, can influence menstrual cycles. Inflammatory and infectious conditions (e.g. vaginitis and pelvic inflammatory disease) can also affect regularity.
|Dysplasia (e.g. vulvar, vaginal, cervical and ovarian) is associated with changes in menstrual cycles.
|While this particular study only looked at whites, Latinas and African Americans, there did appear to be more menstrual irregularities among African Americans compared to the other groups. It may be, in this particular study, that other factors confounded the ability to truly isolate any differences caused by race difference. However, even this hint of a racial differential warrants further study.
It is not surprising that there is a relationship between HIV infection and menstrual irregularities. Male hormone irregularities (testosterone deficiencies) are associated with HIV disease progression, fatigue and wasting syndrome. Similarly, female hormone changes, as measured by increases in menstrual irregularities, are associated with advanced HIV-disease and wasting syndrome. The question now is what to do about these changes. Will hormone replacement therapy (e.g. estrogen/progesterone) help regulate menstrual cycles and/or improve symptoms associated with hormone imbalances such as fatigue and decreased sexual drive? Should women receive anabolic steroids (like testosterone) when they experience signs of unwanted weight loss and/or decrease in sexual energy? Now that menstrual irregularities have been documented, and the group of women likeliest to experience them have been defined, studies looking at therapies to intervene and correct these irregularities should proceed quickly. Activist attention is needed to make it happen.
Human Papilloma Virus
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted disease that causes anal and genital warts and is associated with anal and cervical dysplasia. It is a common infection, particularly among women with HIV. Several studies confirm previous findings that women with HIV, particularly those with low CD4+ cell counts, have increased frequency and severity of HPV-associated cervical dysplasia.
One study examined the incidence of HPV-associated lesions in women without HPV who were enrolled in a study from 1991-98. Every six months, 369 HIV-positive and 334 HIV-negative volunteers had gynecological (GYN) exams and colposcopies. Thirty-one (8%) of HIV-infected and two (1%) of HIV-negative women developed HPV-related lesions throughout follow-up (3.3 years, 3.7 years, respectively). Not only were HIV-positive women more likely to develop HPV-related lesions, but the average time to lesion development was shorter (24 months, 44 months, respectively). Also, the majority (61%) who developed a lesion had a history of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia or CIN. (CIN -- or cervical dysplasia -- is a form of abnormal cell growth of which, at its most severe, is cervical cancer.) The study found that risk factors for lesion development included CD4+ cell counts below 500 and detection of HPV in cervico-vaginal lavage (CVL, a screening procedure).
|"HIV-related immune suppression is a co-factor for the development of HPV and HPV-associated cervical dysplasia. These studies underline the importance of careful and regular GYN screenings for women with HIV, particularly those with CD4+ cell counts below 500."
Another study examined the relationship between incidence of HPV and immune suppression in 268 female intravenous drug users. In it, 814 HIV-positive and 84 HIV-negative women underwent an average of six HPV measurements. Among 187 women with follow-up visits subsequent to the first measurement, the probability of testing HPV-positive increased dramatically for HIV-positive (78.7%) compared to HIV-negative women (47.5%). It was high among HIV-positive women with CD4+ cell counts below 200 (92.9%). Also, of 107 women evaluated by colposcopies, eleven had biopsies confirming CIN. These results suggest that HIV-infection and its associated immunodeficiency is strongly related to the persistence of HPV which in turn is associated with CIN.
Another study characterized the incidence and progression of HPV in HIV-infected women with varying levels of immune suppression. Between 3/96 and 7/98, 112 women were evaluated by twice-yearly GYN exams, CVL and STD screenings. In the study, 112 women (63%) had detectable HPV at the initial exam, with another 77 (69%) testing HPV-positive during the course of the study. In addition, 23 (20.5%) were infected with two or more HPV types, and three were infected with a unique or previously unidentified type. These results demonstrate that HPV is highly prevalent and persistent among women with HIV. They demonstrate that HPV types may be distinct in women with HIV.
Comments on HPV
These studies confirm that HIV-related immune suppression is a co-factor for the development of HPV and HPV-associated cervical dysplasia. Other co-factors include smoking, age of first sexual intercourse and, possibly, hormonal issues. These studies underline the importance of careful and regular GYN screenings for women, particularly those with CD4+ cell counts below 500 (e.g. at least every six months).
Treatment of Recurrent Cervical Dysplasia (CIN)
Previous studies confirm that abnormal cell growth in the cervix (cervical dysplasia), associated with cervical cancer, is more common and potentially more aggressive among women living with HIV compared to uninfected women. Women with HIV have extremely high recurrence rates of cervical dysplasia after standard treatment (39-87% among HIV-positive women vs. 0_18% among HIV-negative women). A study of the AIDS Clinical Trials Group (ACTG 200) examined the safety and effectiveness of a therapy called 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) for preventing recurrent cervical dysplasia (CIN). 5-FU has been successful in treating skin lesions in HIV-negative people as well as vaginal dysplasia in women with immune suppression not associated with HIV.
One hundred and one women who had received standard treatments for cervical dysplasia (CIN grades 2 or 3) received either 5% 5-FU or no therapy and were followed for a year and a half (18 months). Those receiving 5-FU received one 2 gram application intra-vaginally at bedtime every two weeks for six months. The medication was not administered during menstruation. Pap smears and colposcopies were scheduled at regular intervals during the 18 months of follow-up.
Of the 50 women who received 5-FU, 14 (28%) developed cervical dysplasia recurrence, compared to 24 (47%) of the 51 women in the observation arm. Most significantly, 5-FU therapy was significantly correlated to prolonged time to recurrence of CIN and decreased probability of developing high grade CIN, which requires more aggressive treatment. Additionally, 5-FU therapy reduced recurrent cervical dysplasia with minimal side effects (vaginal discharge was the most common, occurring in six women). These results suggest that this treatment should be offered to HIV-positive women after therapy for high-grade CIN.
For more information on GYN conditions associated with HIV infection, call the Project Inform Hotline and ask for the new GYN Conditions Discussion Paper.
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GEOL1090-A Stars, Planets & The Cosmos (Fall 2019)
Course Details
Session, Dates: 1 (08/26/2019 - 12/13/2019)
Days: T R
Time: 03:30 - 04:45 pm
Location: Moon Campus
Room: John Jay 263
Seats Available: 6 Seats
Credits: 3
Course Description
This course examines the nature and distribution of the stars and galaxies in the universe. Theories of Newton, Kepler, Einstein, and Hawking, among others, are reviewed to aid the student to understand the processes of star formation. Aspects of gravity, nuclear fusion, chemical evolution, radio astronomy, black holes, pulsars, and the Big Bang theory are discussed. The course also reviews and examines the properties and characteristics of the planetary bodies in the solar system. The potential uses of zero gravity environments for industrial purposes, the mining of planetary bodies, and space travel are discussed. Principles of scientific inquiry are integrated throughout the course.
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PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Here is a roundup of newsmakers and their news in brief from Pace University:
Associate professor of criminal justice and security, Kimberly Collica-Cox , received the Volunteer of the Year Award from Metropolitan Correctional Center for the Parenting, Prison and Pups Program. Learn more about the program here.
Assistant professor of communication studies, Adam Klein, recently published a new book discussing internet hate culture. Entitled "Fanaticism, Racism and Rage Online," the book examines the rise of hate websites, faux-social networks and racist political blogs. The book can be purchased here.
Aaron Steiner , an assistant professor of biology, has been awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health for his proposed study to develop new hearing loss therapies. As part of his study, he has been examining the hair cells of several non-mammalian vertebrates including zebra fish. To learn more, click here.
Professor of English, Mark Hussey , has received a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship, which he will use to work on his new book, "Clive Bell and the Making of Modernism." For more information on his project, click here and scroll to the bottom of the page.