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Pac-12 Senior Days: Oregon and Transfer UPosted by Connor Pelton (@ConnorPelton28) on March 11th, 2014
Oregon locked up a bid to the NCAA Tournament on Saturday in its upset win over Arizona, and six Seniors played their final game at Matthew Knight Arena in the process. We break them down below:
Hopes were high when Mike Moser announced his intentions to transfer from UNLV to Oregon last summer, and expectations immediately rose for the Ducks. There were talks before of a top-four finish to follow up their Sweet Sixteen appearance, but with the addition of Moser, competing with Arizona for a conference championship seemed achievable. And for the first two months of the season, things were great. The forward dropped 15 points in the first game of the season against Georgetown, and added another 24 in a huge road win in overtime at Mississippi. The Ducks were riding high, but the losses began to accumulate rapidly as Moser's production waned. He hit a nasty shooting slump and lost all confidence while Oregon dropped six of seven games in the month of January, but as he slowly began to get his stroke back, Dana Altman's team finally started to pull out the close games that they had been losing before. They are now a lock for the NCAA Tournament, and it's no coincidence that Moser has averaged 16.8 PPG since February 8, a stretch where his team has gone 7-1.


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Helpful Tips
The most helpful tips for a successful transition to life at CLU come directly from our current students some of which were transfer students themselves.
"The environment is very friendly and open to new students. Make sure to pack light cause you don't need half the things you bring." -Erasmo Almazan, Class of 2011.
"Go to as many events as possible, bring a friend and meet tons of people. Plus, you're always guaranteed to have a good time. If you're interested in something, get involved in a club. If you like to sing, try joining choir. Meet with your professor as soon as possible, build a good relationship with your faculty advisor, you'll feel more comfortable in the classroom. Try to get involved in your major's club: ie, if you are a psychology major, join the psych club. There are many majors with clubs on campus and that's a great way to meet people and then you have instant study buddies during finals and midterms. And if there isn't a club for something you would like to see on campus, create one! There are many opportunities for commuters, transfers, and all new students on campus, you just have to take advantage of them. Take if from a transfer commuter student personally :)" - Chelsea Graf, Class of 2012.
Preparing for Your Arrival
"Get to know your peer advisor whether through email or Facebook. Talk to your roommates over the summer and try to meet them in person beforehand. Come up with a plan of who is bringing what and it will make the transition to CLU a whole lot easier." -Megan Everett, Class of 2013.
"Remember to come with a good attitude and be open for new experiences. You don't need to bring everything just enough to make you feel at home." -Melody Howie, Class of 2011.
"Don't forget the surge protectors!" -Mckenzi Hurick, Class of 2011.
Getting Involved
"Get involved! If you weren't in high school, now's a good time to start. It's a great way to meet people, learn, and get the most out of the college experience." -Courtney Nunez, Class of 2014.
"Come to clubs with an open mind and be willing to participate and learn from them. Don't be afraid of being open to new clubs because most of them are very welcoming." -Michelle Mocalis, Class of 2014.
"Getting involved on campus is the best way to make yourself part of the CLU community and to meet people who share your interests and values with whom you will make many friends and memories to last a lifetime. By getting involved on campus I have made many friends that I wouldn't have otherwise met. I have laughed more, learned more, and personally grown more in a few months at CLU than I have anywhere else." -Hilary Glossbrenner, Class of 2014.
"Your experience at CLU is going to depend a lot on how willing you are to grow. It will depend on you stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something you've never done before. There are plenty of opportunties at CLU for students to get engaged. Just be ready to meet people, ask questions, and explore all that CLU has to offer." -Matthew Soto, Class of 2013.
"Don't be afraid to ask questions! In order to get involved, you really have to be involved in the happenings of your new school, and this takes both work and time. It's really useful to ask questions of those who are well integrated in the CLU community. Also, be active! Intramurals are fantastic as both a great way to meet people and stay fit." -Nicole Sparkman, Class of 2011.
"Attend the involvement fair and sign up for everything, that does not mean that you have to do everything; however, it gives you a foot in the door and allows you to explore all of the wonderful opportunties CLU has to offer." -Robyn Poynter, Class of 2012.
Living on Campus
"Living on campus is a great way to meet people and get involved at CLU. It helped me become neater and less messy!" -Caitlin Jensen, Class of 2013.
"Leave your door open while you are in your room for the first couple of weeks. You will meet so many friends just by saying "Hi!" to people passing by." -Chelsea Gutowski, Class of 2014.
"You should get here [to CLU] early to get a good parking spot! -Maxine Nelson, Class of 2014.
"Well being a commuter was tough, but the commuter lunches were a big help. I was able to make new friends and meet new people. Not only that, but the events that were put on around campus were what really got me involved to become a Peer Advisor. Another big reason that I got involved was because my Peer Advisor would always tell me about the opportunties around campus." -Jose Eksosa, Class of 2013.
"Commuting is not as bad as it seems. When everyone starts school they are just so excited to meet new people, regardless if they live at home or in the dorms, so making friends is rather easy! Commuting can be great, you get to separate your school life from your home life and allow one to be the escape when things get a little bit crazy with the other. As a commuter you get to keep your nice, comfy bed and yummy food at home, but still be able to go to a great university and be a part of all the events on campus. Commuting is what you make of it. You can be as involved or dependent as you want whatever suits you best." -Antonella Puglisi, Class of 2013.
International Students
"It was not as hard as I thought...I thought it would be really hard to make friends but there are so many nice and kind people [at CLU]. Professors really care about students and take care of international students sincerely." -Joonggun (Andy) Ahn, Class of 2014 (South Korea).
"Being an international student at CLU is a great experience. Everyone here, both faculty and students, are very helpful and interested in getting to know you. All around campus people are very nice and it's overall a very welcoming feeling. The professors are also understanding and willing to sit down and help if there are any problems you experience as an international student." -Thord Setsaas, Class of 2012 (Norway).
"Being an international student at any university is challenging, but being at CLU has not only transformed me as a student, but also as a person." -Ali Alhatrashi, Class of 2014 (Yemen).

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Aspirin, the common pain reliever that has been in our
medicine cabinets for more than a century, also has a talent for prevention.
Aspirin prevents blood clots from forming in your arteries. This can prevent a heart attack or stroke.
For people who have had a heart attack: Aspirin can help prevent a second heart attack. Your doctor has probably already prescribed low-dose aspirin for you.
For people who have had a stroke: Aspirin can help prevent a second stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA), which is often a warning sign of an impending
For people who have never had a heart attack or stroke: Talk to your doctor before you start taking aspirin every day. Aspirin may reduce your chance of having a heart attack or a stroke if you have coronary artery disease or certain risk factors, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or smoking. If you have a higher risk for a heart attack or stroke, aspirin will have even more benefit for you.
Aspirin may also be used by people who:
For help on the decision to take low-dose aspirin, see:
Doctors use different guidelines to decide who should take daily aspirin. But no matter which guideline your doctor follows, he or she will look at your health and at your risk for a heart attack or stroke. Then you and your doctor will balance the benefits and the risks of taking a daily aspirin to see if a daily aspirin is right for you.
If you have a relatively low risk for a heart attack or stroke, the benefits of preventive aspirin therapy may be
outweighed by the increased risk of bleeding problems.
Your doctor can help you know your risk of having a heart attack or stroke and the risk of bleeding from aspirin. If you know your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers, you can use this Interactive Tool: Are You at Risk for a Heart Attack? to find out your risk.
People who have certain health problems shouldn't take aspirin. These include people who:
If you think you are having a
stroke, do not take aspirin because not all strokes are caused by clots. Aspirin could make some
strokes worse.
Gout can become
worse or hard to treat for some people who take low-dose aspirin.
If you can't take aspirin, your doctor may have you take clopidogrel (Plavix)
to help prevent a heart attack or a stroke.
If you take an anticoagulant, such as warfarin (Coumadin), talk with your doctor before taking aspirin, because taking both medicines can cause bleeding problems.
Drinking 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while
taking daily aspirin increases your risk for liver damage and stomach bleeding.
If your doctor recommends aspirin, limit or stop alcohol usage.
Because aspirin reduces your blood's ability to clot, your
doctor may want you to stop taking aspirin at least 5 days before any surgery, test,
or dental procedure that may cause bleeding. Do not suddenly stop taking
aspirin without talking to your doctor first. Talking to your cardiologist first is
especially important if you have had a
stent placed in a
coronary artery.
Tell your doctor if
you notice that you bruise easily or have other signs of bleeding. These include bloody or black stools or prolonged bleeding from cuts or scrapes.
Aspirin should not be taken with many prescription and over-the-counter
drugs, vitamins, herbal remedies, and supplements. So before you start aspirin
therapy, talk to your doctor about all the drugs and other remedies you
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as
ibuprofen and naproxen, relieve pain and inflammation much like aspirin does,
they do not affect blood clotting in the same way that aspirin does. Do not
substitute NSAIDs for aspirin. NSAIDs may increase your risk for a heart attack or stroke.
If you need both aspirin and a pain
reliever every day, talk to your doctor about what pain reliever you should
take. If you take uncoated aspirin and ibuprofen at the
same time, the aspirin may not work as well to prevent a heart attack. You may
be able to use acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen to treat your pain. But if
ibuprofen is your only option, avoid taking it during the 8 hours before and the 30 minutes after your
aspirin dose. For example, you can take ibuprofen 30
minutes after your aspirin dose. If you take ibuprofen once in a while, it does
not seem to cause problems.
Experts do not know if NSAIDs other
than ibuprofen interfere with uncoated aspirin. Also,
experts do not know if people who take a daily coated
aspirin should be concerned about ibuprofen or other NSAIDs interacting with
the aspirin. Talk to your doctor if you take these medicines every day.
For more safety tips, see:
Your doctor will recommend a dose of aspirin and how often to take it. Most people take aspirin every day to help prevent a heart attack or a stroke, but others might take aspirin every other day.
Low-dose aspirin (81 mg) is the most common dose used to prevent a heart attack or a stroke.
But the dose for daily aspirin can range from 81 mg to 325 mg. One low-dose aspirin contains 81 mg. One adult-strength aspirin contains about 325 mg.
For low-dose aspirin therapy, do not take medicines that combine aspirin with other ingredients such as
caffeine and sodium.
Low-dose aspirin seems to be as effective in preventing heart
attacks and strokes as higher doses.
Take aspirin with food if it bothers your stomach.
Aspirin protects you from having
a clot-related stroke in the same way it protects you from having a
heart attack.
Aspirin slows the blood's
clotting action by reducing the clumping of platelets. Platelets are cells that
clump together and help to form blood clots. Aspirin keeps platelets from
clumping together, thus helping to prevent or reduce blood clots.
During a heart attack, blood clots form in an already-narrowed artery and
block the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle (or to part of the
brain, in the case of stroke). When taken during a heart attack, aspirin slows
clotting and decreases the size of the forming blood clot. Taken daily,
aspirin's anti-clotting action helps prevent a first or second heart
Visit the American Heart Association (AHA) website for information on
physical activity, diet, and various heart-related conditions. You can search for information on heart disease and stroke, share information with friends and family, and use tools to help you make heart-healthy goals and plans. Contact the AHA to find your
nearest local or state AHA group. The AHA provides brochures and information
about support groups and community programs, including Mended Hearts, a
nationwide organization whose members visit people with heart problems and
provide information and support.
The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
(NHLBI) information center offers information and publications about preventing
and treating:
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It was one of those unpredictable New England weather days. I woke up in the morning to beautiful, calm-blue skies; and as the day progressed, crazy, monsoon winds started to take over. I basically just turned a blind eye because I didn't want to cancel. I was just too excited. Thankfully my friend, Mary Peacock, came to help out and snuggle little Miss Annie in-between shots while her mother took the rest of the kids on a mini adventure down to the pond. This left 9 mo old Annie undistracted and totally mine. (Thank you Leslie!) Annie is a fantastic baby and didn't make a fuss when her mom left. Luckily for me, that is usually the case. It is amazing to me every time how a child calms down and becomes attentive when their parents are not within close viscinity. They really tune in to me and what I'm trying to accomplish once I have their attention.
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Where water is limited, researchers determine how much water is enough
Today, December 12, JoVE, the Journal of Visualized Experiments, has published an environmental research technique that could turn the age-old task of watering crops into an exact science.
A collaboration of scientists from the US Department of Agriculture and the University of California Davis, among others, has introduced a precision instrument that can determine the water loss, or surface renewal, of agricultural systems that are threatened by water scarcity and climate change.
"These systems provide growers with real-time data needed to make irrigation decisions," said Dr. Andrew McElrone, a US Department of Agriculture and University of California Davis researcher involved in the project, "...[It] could lead to significant water savings by facilitating more efficient use of water."
According to McElrone, the data from this surface renewal measuring system allows researchers to determine how much water in soil is actually used by plants, versus how much is lost through processes like evaporation. Among the numerous variables involved in the calculation process, the system measures wind temperature and speed, soil temperature fluctuation, and a process called evapotranspiration, or, water evaporation through soil and the surfaces of plants.
Perhaps most importantly, McElrone and his colleagues' protocol simplifies this complex and typically expensive process—specifically, the complicated process of pairing a surface renewal measuring system with a statistical analysis method called eddy covariance—into a method that is better-prepared for implementation into the market. "Our recent work has eliminated the need for calibration of surface renewal against eddy covariance, and thus provides an economically viable solution for measuring actual crop water use," McElrone said.
These instruments have been already been deployed in field experiments by McElrone and his colleagues and at the California Department of Water Resources. Current crops involved include wine and raisin grape vineyards, rice, alfalfa, almond, walnut, peach, lemon, avocado, and corn farms.
JoVE has published the article, Renewal: An Advanced Micrometeorological Method for Measuring and Processing Field-Scale Energy Flux Density Data, in its signature video-demonstration format. McElrone said that he and his colleagues made the decision to film their experiment with JoVE in order to ensure their procedures' successful adoption into the agricultural research field. "We dream that our recent advances enable the adoption of this technique across all agriculture in the western US and other similar dry land growing regions worldwide," said McElrone.
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Alessandra M. Porfidia was born in 1962 in Rome, Italy, where she graduated at the Academy of the Arts. She was a very young artist when she received her first honourable mention by the Canonica Foundation for Sculpture and (in the same year) her first prize for an artwork in graphics by the National Italian Gymnastic Association. She held her first solo exhibition in 1989 with a presentation by Lorenza Trucchi, a well known Italian expert in the modern arts. The last one occurred in 1999 at West Palm Beach, Florida. In Rome Porfidia took part to various well-known exhibitions and events organized, year by year, by the Roman Association of Modern Art Galleries. In 1995 she won the Fiumara-ARGAM Prize for sculpture. She was also invited to many exhibitions in Italy and abroad as the ones held by the Municipality of Rome, one edition of the Two-Worlds Festival (an event of arts occurring every year both in Spoleto, Italy, and in the US), the International Exhibition "Idioms of Contemporary Sculpture" (Verona 1989), the 6th Biennial Art Exhibition in Cairo (Egypt, 1996), the 12th Quadrennial Exhibition dedicated to the second half of our century ("Latest Generations", Rome, 1996: the most important selection of Italian painters & sculptors operating since 1950), "Sculptures sous le soleil d'Antibes" (France, 1998), the Triennial International Exhibit and Competition of Sculpture in Osaka (Japan, 1998), where she won the Suntory Award. Between 1992 and 1998 Porfidia won various awards from public agencies, as the International prize "Arte Metroroma" resulting in a permanent public installation of artworks. She is a teacher of sculpture at the Academies of Fine Art (Florence, Macerata, Catanzaro, Sassari, all in Italy).
Porfidia's works have been purchased by public institutions and art collectors, including corporate collections, as the Municipal Museum of Modern Arts in Rome and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Osaka, Japan. Permanent public installations of Porfidia's works are in Rome, Viterbo, San Benedetto del Tronto, Milan and other localities.
"My work "Big Composition", 1997, is a sculpture in black steel; it is born from the artistic experience done at the steelmaking company Società delle Fucine, at Terni, in Italy, , from 1988 up to 1997, the year of my latest sculpture in this material. I like the vital harmony between man and nature: "Big Composition" is like a declaration of this feeling and idea. In fact, I'm involved and interested in the synthesis between form and organic world. "Big Composition" is a female figure developing into a natural architecture. In 1996 I further started to work out a new idea of sculpture that I represented as the "Theater of the Body". This title reflects my attention to two different realities of our being: the human psychic tensions and the vital presence of our body. It is a multiple Self, that is represented through the tension between the massive and solid forms of concrete works and primitive signs that immediately spring out of the material and vibrate from inside". - Alessandra M. Porfidia
"Alessandra M. Porfidia's sculptures have an exquisitely aesthetic relationship with space, enlivened here and there by light. Rather than structures or volumes, Porfidia's works appear as three-dimensional compositions of undoubted definite lyrical charm, where reality and abstraction alternate continuously with each other. A spreading germinal idea of nature is one of her basic characteristics. All the sculptures, whether in marble, concrete, steel or travertine, start from a nucleus, a cell, a seed, from a centrifugal force that explodes, opens up, blossoms and gradually is coming to resemble a human body or a tree, a dance or the waves of the sea. An artist with an aesthetic awareness unusual for her age, Alessandra has developed her own language through the study of a few ideal masters, especially Moore, Matisse and Arp, who may have inspired her careful attention to materials, her preference for clean lines and her interest in soft images that seem to have been generated by never-ending metamorphoses. The sculptures in steel often start from graphics and maintain a spatial rhythm and well-defined profiles with a firm and sinuous touch. But there is also an equally important relationship to painting à plat. Porfidia's sculptures are not so much forms and volumes, but rather images that create three-dimensional compositions, divided in "situations" of great lyrical charm, where reality and abstraction, humankind and nature interrelate continuously". - Lorenza Trucchi, writer and historian of art
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A mum has hit out after different school holiday dates for her children landed her with a £60 fine.
Michelle Smith, 34, says she had little choice but to pull her 10-year-old daughter, Amelia, out of Norbreck Primary Academy for seven days because the youngster had different holiday dates than the rest of the family's four children over Easter.
Out of principle I will not pay this fine. I want my day in court
Miss Smith, of Thornton Gate, Cleveleys, says the current situation caused by different holidays for different schools is to blame.
State schools were last year given the power to relax term times but the situation has been exacerbated by the creation of independently-run school academies which can set their own holidays – often out of sync with others – making it increasingly difficult for parents to find the same week to take off when children attend different schools.
But the mum believes Norbreck, which asked for the fine to be issued, could have adopted a different approach, given that Amelia's attendance record has been so good.
Miss Smith has vowed not to pay the fine and says she will fight it in court.
She said: "It is not my fault that my daughter Amelia's school, Norbreck, has different holidays than the children's schools.
"It is a ridiculous situation.
"But we could have decided to take the other four out of school and allowed Amelia not to miss school, which would have been worse.
"I was trying to make the most of an awkward situation by taking just one child away. We couldn't leave her behind and we didn't want to cancel the trip.
"I would never take one of my children out of school lightly, this situation has never arisen before."
The problem started when Miss Smith, her partner Rick Lake and the family's five children took an Easter holiday to Ibiza for nine days from Tuesday March 29, with four of the youngsters already having broken up almost a week before.
However, her youngest child Amelia didn't break up until Friday April 8, two weeks later.
Miss Smith says she took in a letter to Norbreck about her plans and said the school seemed sympathetic to her dilemma, although a generic letter was sent advising she took the decision at her own risk.
Despite going to different schools, all the other children's holidays coincided with each other.
Miss Smith has two children who attend Hodgson Academy in Poulton, Taylor, 16, and Courtney, 14, who broke up for Easter on Thursday March 24.
A third child, 12-year-old Lenny, who is the son of her partner Rick, attends Cardinal Allen in Fleetwood and broke up on Wednesday March 23.
Miss Smith sends her 12-year-old son Shai to another high school, Montgomery High School in Bispham, because she felt it was more suited to his particular needs.
That school broke up on Thursday March 24.
Last week she was stunned to receive the fine via Blackpool Council, the local authority which has certain administration roles for schools within its boundaries.
The document stated: "If a child of compulsory school age who is a registered pupil at school fails to attend regularly at the school the parent is guilty of an offence."
Parents have no right to appeal.
But Miss Smith added: "Amelia's attendance at Norbreck has been excellent – 93 per cent since September and just two authorised absences for doctor's appointments – and I thought that would be taken into account.
"The system isn't fair and it is putting families under unfair pressure.
"I can't understand why there are different dates anyway – it makes life so much harder. If I don't pay the fine within 14 days I've been told it will go up to £120 and from there it gets even worse.
"Out of principle I will not pay this fine.
"I want to have my day in court."
A Blackpool Council spokesman said: "It is up to individual schools and headteachers to set their own policies on fines for absence and if those policies are breached then it falls on the council to process the payment.
"Academies can choose their own term dates away from the regular school holidays if they wish."
School explains why it decided to fine mum over holiday decision
Karen McCarter, Headteacher at Norbreck Primary Academy said: "It's important that a child's education is supported by a strong bond between the home and the school but school holidays can sometimes be moments when what the school wants and what a parent wants are different.
"When Norbreck Primary converted to an academy in 2012, to minimise potential difficulties for parents we decided we would not exercise our academy freedom to set our own holiday dates.
"Instead we follow the core holiday dates used throughout Blackpool and Lancashire. 18 out of the 40 schools in this area have followed these core dates on this occasion.
"This works well for the majority of families.
"In this instance, the parent has three other children at nearby secondary academies which set their own, different holiday dates.
"We understand that this is a difficult situation for the family but the government only permits schools to authorise absence in very exceptional circumstances such as bereavement or funerals.
"Although it may seem harsh, term-time absence for holidays are not allowed.
" The government expects that schools maintain the highest levels of attendance, pointing out that even one day's school missed can adversely affect a child's grades.
"If an unauthorised absence lasts longer than five days we are required to issue a fine.
"The decision we've taken in this case complies with the expectations placed on the school by the government.
"In following the same holiday dates as the majority of schools in this area, Norbreck Primary Academy is being as fair and reasonable to all children as possible while maintaining the highest standards of attendance and attainment that we can."


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While the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to blur the boundaries between the physical and digital worlds, leading enterprises are uncovering opportunities to use highly-connected devices to give customers what they want: Not more products or services, but more meaningful outcomes.
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As the More is More Mom®, I'm all about…….. loving more delicious dinners on the grill! I'm always so inspired by the fresh and beautiful flavors of the summer, especially sweet and juicy tomatoes. One of my favorite memories of my grandfather is eating the tomatoes we helped him pick right off the vine from his garden. Maybe that's why I am so partial to this Flavorful Flank Steak with Tomato Relish.
Just like the Boy Scouts, I love to be prepared! This dinner is so tasty and simple; you're going to love it too.
Flavorful Flank Steak
Serves 4-6
1 – 2 ½ lb flank steak
2 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp cracked black pepper
Place flank steak on a foil lined, rimmed baking sheet
To make the rub, in a small bowl, mix;
Cayenne pepper
Cracked black pepper
Rub the rub all over the steak on both sides
Cover and refrigerate
Tomato Relish:
1 cup chopped red onion
3 Tbsp white wine vinegar
2 – 10 oz containers of grape tomatoes halved
½ cup chopped green olives
2 Tbsp olive brine
2 Tbsp horseradish
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
A couple dashes hot pepper sauce
½ tsp celery seeds
¼ cup olive oil
In a medium size bowl, mix;
1 Tbsp vinegar
Allow the flavors to blend for about 10 minutes, mixing often
In a medium bowl, whisk;
2 Tbsp vinegar
Olive brine
Worcestershire sauce
Hot pepper sauce
Celery seeds
Slowly, whisk in oil
Add the liquid mixture to the tomato mixture
Season to taste with salt and pepper
Cover and refrigerate until dinner
When you're ready for dinner, pre-heat the grill to medium-high
For medium-rare, grill for approximately 5-7 minutes per side
Allow to rest for approximately 10 minutes
Cut steak against the grain and serve with Tomato Relish
My family loves a piping hot bowl of creamy mashed potatoes on the side
If you're lucky enough to have a little relish left over, it's awesome as a topping on a grilled hot dog, served…..Chicago Style!
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Human Resources Manager Lisa Silvertooth helped schedule a Sarasota County Health in Motion Medical Mobile Unit session for Longboat Key Feb. 15 at Bayfront Park.
The mobile unit will be available 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for all residents at the park, 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive, and includes the following services at no charge to all Key residents:
• Blood pressure checks
• Diabetes-glucose screenings
• Body mass index testing
• HIV testing
• Assistance with locating ongoing medical care
• Tips for staying healthy
For more information, contact Silvertooth at 316-1999 or call Sarasota County at 861-5000 or 685-3572. More information can also be found at www.sarasotahealth.org.
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Chef Ryan Leinonen at Trillium hosts Denmark dinner next week
I want to go to Denmark, don't you? You desire excellent rye bread shellacked with Lurpak butter and Danish pastries that are the full expression of Danish pastry (none of this dry, saccharine "Danish" that comes by the dozen at Costco), right? You fancy the idea of too much smoked fish, of strong coffee sipped on a gray day looking out over a gray, swelling sea, don't you? Of course you do. I can't get you to the Scandinavian island, unfortunately – I can't get myself there either unless this Powerball thing works out. But if you hit Trillium restaurant in the Ballpark neighborhood next week (Copenhagen it isn't, but you can dream), chef Ryan Leinonen will send you plate after plate of Danish food. This is good, ya?
The deets: Wednesday, August 14, with different seatings. Your $65 gets you four courses, an amuse bouche, a palate cleanser, and wine/cocktail/beer pairings. Trillium is a great room, and Leinonen is a heckuva' chef (and a super-nice guy, too).


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WEDNESDAY, Sept. 19 (HealthDay News) -- A 6,500-year-old tooth with traces of beeswax filling may provide evidence of early human dentistry, researchers say.
The tooth was found in a human jawbone discovered near Trieste, Slovenia, according to a report in the Sept. 19 issue of the journal PLoS One.
Evidence of ancient dentistry is rare, so this tooth may help provide insight into early dental practices.
"This finding is perhaps the most ancient evidence of prehistoric dentistry in Europe and the earliest known direct example of therapeutic-palliative dental filling so far," study co-leader Federico Bernardini, of the Abdus Salam International Center for Theoretical Physics, in Italy, said in a journal news release.
The beeswax in the tooth was applied around the time of the person's death, but the researchers can't confirm whether it was shortly before or after death. If it was applied before death, it was likely intended to reduce pain and sensitivity from a vertical crack in the enamel and dentin layers of the tooth, the researchers suggest.
The tooth has severe wear likely caused by non-eating activities, such as weaving, which was generally performed by females during the Neolithic age.
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Feel-good vibes prevail in Milwaukee
Successful Brewers On Deck event, Garza signing portend positive atmosphere
You've got to hand it to Mark Attanasio and the Brewers' fans. They're one of baseball's best marriages, and they just keep working to keep the magic alive.
More than 14,000 mushed through the frozen tundra of Wisconsin to a downtown Milwaukee convention center on Sunday for the annual Brewers On Deck event. It was a record crowd, made even more impressive considering it comes on the heels of a 74-88 season that ended with the franchise's cover boy, Ryan Braun, disgraced by his role in the Biogenesis scandal.
Attanasio, who bought the team from the Bud Selig Trust in 2005, kept the goodwill going by giving general manager Doug Melvin the resources to sign Matt Garza to a four-year, $50-million contract, which will grow to five years if Garza can stay healthy. There was nothing surprising about this, as the team has averaged 2.88 million fans over the last seven years, fueled by playoff seasons in '08 and '11.
With the franchise thriving in Major League Baseball's smallest television market, Attanasio is on guard to hang on to the strides his team has made. While homegrown All-Stars like Braun and Prince Fielder were the cornerstone pieces, it was the addition of CC Sabathia at mid-season in '08 that started the rush of fans to Miller Park.
When Melvin acquired Zack Greinke from the Royals in 2010, it reasserted the aggressiveness of ownership and the front office. Greinke was traded late in the '12 season, after Fielder's departure as a free agent had weakened the core, but Attanasio paid a high price to add Kyle Lohse last season.
A member of the Cardinals' World Series rotation in 2011 and a workhorse for them in '12, Lohse cost the Brewers their first-round pick in last year's Draft, in addition to $33 million over three years. Garza comes with a higher price tag but -- significantly -- no Draft-choice compensation attached.
What difference will Garza make? Can a team that lost 88 games last year challenge in a deep division in which the Cardinals, Pirates and Reds all have a 95-win ceiling?
Manager Ron Roenicke will work with an intriguing lineup in a ballpark built for hitters. Center fielder Carlos Gomez, shortstop Jean Segura, catcher Jonathan Lucroy and rookies Khris Davis (left field) and Scooter Gennett (second base) all looked like studs last season. But the Brewers' upward mobility depends on a laundry list of factors:
• Can Garza stay healthy? He hasn't thrown 200 innings since 2010, averaging 152 1/3 the past three seasons because of a variety of injuries, the most troubling being an elbow that sidelined him at the end of 2012 and the start of '13. Garza's 3.45 ERA over 60 starts with the Cubs speaks to his ability to be a front-end starter in an NL rotation, but he needs a solid spring and a fast start to build his own confidence back.
• Will Braun hold up to the scrutiny he'll be under in Milwaukee -- and abuse he'll take from opposing fans -- to remain as one of the NL's most productive hitters? He said on Sunday he's confident he'll be "better than I've ever been,'' but he'll be challenged moving to right field and saw his power drop off last year, possibly from a bad thumb. Either way, it's too soon to pencil him in for his usual 35 homers and his 110 RBIs.
• Can Yovani Gallardo bounce back? He's made 30-plus starts five years in a row, but he was stunningly ordinary last year. He needs a strong year this season to convince the Brewers to exercise his $13 million option for next year.
• Does Melvin still have a couple moves in him to address a thin bullpen?
• Will Minor League signings Mark Reynolds and Lyle Overbay sufficiently address the first-base deficit?
• What will Melvin do with Aramis Ramirez and Rickie Weeks in Spring Training? The Yankees see Ramirez as a short-term solution at third base, and they could tempt the Brewers to go with some combination of Juan Francisco and Reynolds at third. Weeks, in decline for two years, could play his way into being trade bait with a strong spring, but the Brewers couldn't expect to move his entire $12 million salary. A trade would be more palatable than releasing the popular veteran, who seemed to lose his job to Gennett.
Questions remain, for sure. But the addition of the high-energy, high-upside Garza shows that Attanasio and Melvin are as hungry as ever.


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October 2010 Hometown Hot Rodding
'62 Chevy Pickup
Concrete Build
Trucks come in all flavors: some are lifted and widened for rocky trails, while some are lowered and shortened for the quarter-mile. Michael Beck, foreman for a concrete company, had been drawn to the early '60s trucks, and wanted to build a serious drag truck that was legal on the street. He's owned the car since the beginning of 1986 and drove it as-purchased until the straight-six engine expired. He quickly put together a 350 small-block Chevy with a nice set of ported iron heads, rowdy solid cam, aluminum intake, and a double-pumper Holley carb. He raced this combination for over four years before one of the rods decided to leave the motor through the side of the block. With funds low at the time, he had to park it for 10 years before he could get back to it.
In the meantime, Michael bought a piece of land and built a 1,200-square-foot metal building to begin work on his truck again. In 2000, Michael went full steam ahead on the build. Since he dreamed of a real drag racer rather than a stock chassis with a pumped-up motor, he started from the ground up. All of the factory suspension components were yanked to make room for Chris Alston's Chassisworks tubular components including rack-and-pinion steering up front, and a four-link out back. The frame was heavily modified to incorporate an extensive rollcage to meet the demands of the NHRA. With the freedom to place the floor wherever he wanted, the truck got a low and mean stance, traditional to the street/strip theme.
The motor-plated 565-inch big-block built by Steve Schmidt pushed the dyno needle past the 1,100hp mark quite effortlessly, which should propel the truck deep into the 8-second quarter-mile bracket. Better pack a parachute!
|Michael W. Beck, 46 Garden City, MO
|565ci big-block Chevy
|Dart Big M
|Moroso deep sump pan and pickup
|Rotating assembly:
|Callies 4340 crank,
|Manley 4340 rods, JE pistons
|Cylinder heads:
|Steve Schmidt proprietary
|12-degree Pro-Filer heads
|COMP big-core custom grind
|with 4/7 swap
|Jesel rockers,
|Manley titanium valves,
|COMP springs
|Pro-Filer single-plane aluminum
|MSD crank trigger, distributor,
|and plug wires
|electric water pump
|stainless steel headers
|using Burns collectors
|Powerglide automatic,
|TCI shifter
|Rear axle:
|Moser housing, 40-spline axles
|Front suspension:
|tubular A-arms,
|QA1 Shocks,
|rack-and-pinion steering
|Rear suspension:
|Chassisworks four-link,
|rollcage by Larson Racecars
|of Oak Grove, Missouri
|Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes
|work by Randy Coburn of Harrisonville,
|Missouri, his son Jesse,
|and the car owner
|tinted primer sprayed by
|Randy Coburn and the owner
|15x4 and 15x16 Weld Aluma Star
|Goodyear 27-inch front runners,
|and 33x17 slicks
'72 Camaro
Family Formed
After 30 years of owning Chevelles and older Camaros, then driving a new LS-powered Camaro, Dale Noyes knew he needed to merge the two together. The superior driveability for the amount of power of an LS motor is hard to beat. Set to build this super cruiser, Dale searched eBay for a second-generation Camaro. He found one that had been sitting since 1989, but had very little rust, even under its faded vinyl top. To go with this purchase, Dale needed a donor car to facilitate his LS needs. He found a '06 Pontiac GTO that had been totaled, which only had 3,800 miles on the clock. He promptly stripped the GTO of its drivetrain and got it ready for the transplant into his '72 Camaro. All the goodies to make the engine run happily were taken from the Goat too, including radiator, fans, wiring, and pedals. He even sold the GTO roller on eBay after taking what he needed from it.
Luckily for him, Dale has two sons, Matt and Steven, to help him with the build. Steven did most of the drivetrain work while Matt helped with the bodywork. Dale is the owner and sole employee at his own body shop called Quality Car Care in Harpursville, New York, where he and Matt did all of the paint and bodywork. Of course, because that is his trade, it was the highlight of the build. Painting a car black is pretty risky unless you are very competent in the bodywork department. Judging by the seamless reflections, we'd say they did a great job.
The updated 460hp LS2 spent the last season waiting for the rain to clear to stretch its legs at the track. Dale and the boys can't wait to see what it can do. With a modern drivetrain, clean interior, and flawless paint, the tally came to just under $22,000-which isn't too bad for such a clean build.
|Dale Noyes, 48 Harpursville, NY
|small-block GM LS2
|Cylinder heads:
|COMP .588-inch lift,
|228 degrees duration
|at .050-inch lift, 114 LSA
|COMP valvesprings
|and chrome-moly pushrods
|'06 GTO radiator
|Fuel system:
|electric fuel pump
|Pacesetter headers,
|X-pipe, and Flowmaster
|40-series mufflers
|4L65E automatic
|Rear axle:
|3.42 gears and posi
|Front suspension:
|polygraphite bushings,
|KYB shocks
|Rear suspension:
|subframe connectors
|with aluminum body bushings,
|polygraphite suspension bushings,
|KYB shocks
|all steel with cowl induction hood
|PPG Black with Pearl White stripes
|17-inch Foose Legend
|Nitto 555
'74 Corvette
Original Owner
The '74 model Corvette was a special one. It was the last year catalytic converters weren't factory, and that a big-block motor was available. An insider like Larry Calloway, employee of General Motors, could order a big-block through the rest of the '70s but that order would be canceled if shipping was to anywhere in the U.S. Larry ordered the '74 Dark Metallic Brown, available for this year only. He drove it every day there wasn't snow on the ground to and from work in the Ann Arbor, Michigan, area. "The car is pampered but driven. This is definitely not a trailer queen," Larry says. He ran it through some tough gymkhana courses, referred to as a "car rodeo," where the course guided by cones is often laced with obstacles to avoid. What separates a gymkhana course from an autocross course are mandatory spins, slides, parking boxes, and figure eights. Larry wasn't afraid to really drive this car. "My greatest memory behind the wheel was taking a racetrack banked turn flat out. There's nothing like a big-block," Larry says.
After moving to Atlanta, Larry drove the car sporadically on nice days until the late '80s when he bought a '66 Caprice, but that's another story. The Vette stayed in the garage with only 66,000 miles on the odometer after that. In 2005, Larry had to choose between buying a new Z06 Corvette and restoring the '74. Working for GM since the '70s, he had access to test vehicles, and after driving the Z06, he realized he missed the personality of the '74 and decided to restore it.
Car showgoers gawk at the original big-block car. To preserve the factory motor and add pep to the car, Larry put a 450hp Gen VI GM Performance 454 in its place. All of the factory goods are nicely wrapped and ready to go back in if Larry wants it back the way he bought it over 30 years ago.
|Larry Calloway, 59 Atlanta, GA
|450 hp
|454-inch big-block Chevy
|GM Performance Gen VI ZZ454
|high-volume pump
|Rotating assembly:
|forged steel crank,
|forged rods,
|forged aluminum 9.6:1 pistons
|Cylinder heads:
|GM aluminum 110cc chamber
|hydraulic roller .510-/.540-inch lift
|1.7:1 rocker arms,
|2.25-/1.88-inch valves
|850-cfm Holley double-pumper carb,
|Edelbrock RPM Air-Gap intake
|MSD control box,
|distributor, and wires
|BeCool aluminum radiator,
|reverse-flow water pump,
|dual electric fans
|Fuel system:
|high-flow mechanical fuel pump
|ceramic-coated headers, 3-inch pipes
|Tremec TKO-600
|five-speed manual
|Rear axle:
|3.70 gears
|Front suspension:
|upgraded sway bar,
|gas shocks
|Rear suspension:
|sway bar, gas shocks,
|composite monoleaf
|Eckler's Corvette High-Rise hood
|with functional cold-air system
|factory correct Dark Metallic Brown
|15x8 chrome Corvette Rally
|235/60R15 BFGoodrich
|Radial T/A Redline
Mothers Picture Perfect Award
This is the place to show off your pride and joy to the rest of mankind, so we figure those readers who took the time to capture a really cool shot of their hot rod should get a little bonus. Mothers agreed, and decided to come to the party with some freebies for the best picture submitted to PHR.
Each month, the editors at PHR will sift through the images and pick the one with the best composition, lighting, and overall quality. The winner will get a cool assortment of Mothers products to keep his or her ride looking nice and shiny. Mail us a CD with digital images in JPEG form, along with a written description of your car. Remember that digital images need to be 300 dpi, and the bigger the image, the larger it can run. Also, be sure to include info on the car, along with your name and address. Good luck!


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The prize also is shared with Lars Peter Hansen of the University of Chicago and Robert J. Shiller of Yale University. Fama is celebrated for his groundbreaking research on efficient markets and his model for calculating stock returns.
Eugene Fama and his wife Sally celebrate at the Nobel festivities in Stockholm.
Professor Eugene Fama starts his morning on Monday, October 14, as one of three recipients of the 2013 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for their empirical analysis of asset prices. (Photo by Robert Kozloff)
Professor Eugene Fama prepares for the news conference in his Harper Center office. (Photo by Robert Kozloff)
The newest Nobel laureates in Economic Sciences enter the Rothman Winter Garden at Chicago Booth, where members of the UChicago faculty, staff, and student body await their arrival. (Photo by Robert Kozloff)
A crowd of enthusiastic supporters from the University community gather in the Rothman Winter Garden in the Charles M. Harper Center at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. (Photo by Robert Kozloff)
Professor Eugene Fama addresses a crowd at the October 14 news conference. (Photo by Robert Kozloff)
Provost Tom Rosenbaum (right) joins Nobel laureates Eugene Fama (left) and Lars
Peter Hansen (center) on the stage just before the news conference gets underway.
(Photo by Robert Kozloff)
The University of Chicago announced the news at a press conference on October 14, 2013, at Chicago Booth's Harper Center. Watch Highlights »
The accomplishments of Fama and Hansen were reviewed in a November 4, 2013, University of Chicago panel discussion, The Work Behind the Prize. Watch the Panel Discussion »
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the 2013 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences to Fama, along with Lars Peter Hansen of UChicago and Robert J. Shiller of Yale University, "for their empirical analysis of asset prices." Read the announcement.
This path-breaking research helps to explain how and why the prices of stocks change over time. Fama's work demonstrated that new information is very quickly incorporated into the market, making it difficult to predict short-term changes in asset prices. Hansen developed a statistical method for testing rational theories of asset pricing like those advanced by Fama and Shiller.
Fama is the Robert R. McCormick Distinguished Service Professor of Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He is among nine Chicago Booth faculty members to receive the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences since 1968.
Eugene Fama is well-known for organizing the knowledge on efficient markets. His first critical contribution to the theory is his 1970 paper "Efficient Capital Markets: A Review of Theory and Empirical Work," which inspired numerous academic papers that sought to test the validity of the efficient markets theory.
Fama began his career at the University of Chicago as a student in 1960, and has taught at Chicago Booth since 1963. During his 50 years at Booth, he has been instrumental in the foundation and growth of the Fama-Miller Center for Research in Finance and the Center for Research in Security Prices.
More information on Eugene Fama:
"Americans Win Economics Nobel for Market Insights," The Wall Street Journal
"A Nobel for the Random Walk of Stock Prices," The Wall Street Journal
"Fama's Nobel Work Shows Active Managers Fated to Lose," Bloomberg
"Economists Clash on Theory, but Will Still Share the Nobel," The New York Times
"Nobel for Eugene Fama a win for free-market Chicago School of economics," Chicago Tribune editorial
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Taringa Rovers 6-1 University of Queensland Football Club
Brisbane Premier League (16:04:11)
And now for something completely different from Chadd Friend down under...
I wanted it to be a derby, I wanted it to be a derby so bad it wasn't funny. I'd been looking forward to this game for months. In fact, as soon as I heard 'The Students' got promoted my mind ran with the notion of; University of Queensland – Taringa Rovers derby day. What am I on about? Well, firstly a little foreword and some background.
This match takes place in the city of Brisbane, Australia. Australian association football suffers quite a bit due to a few key points; Firstly it's the 4th to 5th most popular sport behind Cricket, Australian (rules) Football, Rugby League and Rugby Union (the last is debatable…). Secondly, the 6 year old national 'A-league', a franchise style league with no promotion/relegation system in place is at a crossroads facing dwindling crowd numbers and an arguably suffocating television rights deal versus a general lift in the standard of play and skill in the past year or so. Before all of this was a national league named, the very original; 'National Soccer League' (NSL). To give you the best summation I have ever heard of some of the issues that faced the NSL I will leave it to a quote from European football weekend's Phil Withall;
"If you think of, say transporting any European conflict 15,000 miles and putting a football shirt on it and adding 1970's style English hooliganism, well that was pretty much the state of play."
Truer words have never been spoken. The league was plagued by high profile violence between what are known in Australia as 'ethnic clubs'. Although they were the pioneers of Australian football originating from the late 1800's through the world wars and of which a lot are still operating today, the prevailing consensus was that they alienated the Anglo-Saxon, Anglo-Irish majority population through retaining strong links to their cultural heritage. Flick through a telephone and business directory in Australia and you will see examples of this;
Skip forward to 2005, the NSL was made defunct and old clubs dropped in favour of the new A-League which left a considerable amount of bad blood between the old 'NSL-supporters' who's clubs had driven the development of football in Australia, supplied players to the national team, played in top flight football since their early days and were now (and still are) residing in state league's being told they are too 'ethnic' to compete in a national competition pitted against a new, some-what flawed, arguably soulless, plastic competition trying to undo social and racial stereotypes prevalent with the majority of Anglo-Australians.
Brisbane has luckily kept its nose clean of most of this recently. There isn't likely to be a riot anytime soon put it that way. The resulting state of play at the moment is that the country is made up a national competition and the rest are independent leagues making the football pyramid looking more like the football 'chewing gum mashed under the park bench' shape.
The whole reason I explained that brief history of domestic Australian football was due to the fact that this match is in Football Brisbane's flagship, the Brisbane Premier League (BPL). And a lot of the teams in these leagues are from grass-roots ethnic origins and to explain the large gap and disdain some clubs hold for what is now the elite level of play in Australia. I'm relatively new to this whole Football Brisbane business and simply selected my allegiance to the University of Queensland due to me being alumni and the home ground's extreme proximity to my house. I had casually followed scores online last season and I'm quite enjoying the time I've been having whilst the national comp is on its off-season; my main reason for sourcing local football. I was joyed when UQ was promoted to the BPL from Division 1 and previously attended 2 home matches for The Students this year, one, at the UQFC's traditional home; 'Oval 3' on the UQ campus which is little more than a field and a tiny building housing the canteen, a 1-0 win for The Students over Capalaba. The second, last weekend at their new ground (devastated by the Queensland floods a few months prior), 2 minutes walk away through the campus at 'Oval 5' that is usually a rugby pitch with an athletics track around the outside. It's relatively new and features a large permanent grandstand giving it a certain 'stadium' quality that is undoubtedly the most impressive in the league. Taringa's fortunes however have been mixed this season. Having been in the Brisbane's top league since its promotion in 1983. They have failed to score major points getting only 1 win and 1 draw from 6 matches including an 11-1 home drubbing from Wolves FC.
At this point I should say this isn't a match report or a tale of a memorable football weekend, it should be more like the definitive guide of how-not-to-do-an-EFW. Firstly as you may of noticed, this match isn't in Europe, secondly the weekend didn't really play out to plan. In fact the only thing E, F and W about this was 90 minutes of the F. Saturday came around; the day of the game and the hours leading up my friends ditched me quicker than English fans supporting the team at a world cup. For one various reason or another they left me high and dry to the point that even my girlfriend felt sorry for me and offered to go. Her proposal was considered and rejected out of kindness from myself mainly due to her dislike of what she terms 'random football'; consisting of a match between two teams she doesn't care for. Disappointed but still buoyed by the potential of a good match and defiance to go despite the progression of things I trotted off to Taringa. The journey to the ground was long and arduous; the 3 minute car trip was punctuated by brief periods of excitement about my first BPL away game intermixed with periods of frustration being stuck behind a Volvo doing 10 under the speed limit.
Arriving at the ground I was impressed by the setup of the field. Along the sidelines there was a small, read tiny, stand flanked by a canteen and a BBQ running. The other sides of the ground were bare with sponsorship boards attached to what appeared to be temporary construction site fencing, made permanent. After quickly enquiring where the bar was I headed off towards the large double story clubhouse complete with terrace/veranda/balcony on the second floor. Up the stairs and into a large social area with pool tables I ordered myself a lager, all bottled and none on tap unfortunately. Never the less it was relatively cheap and I went to said balcony to grab a seat and watch the game. The other end of the balcony was packed with Rovers supporters and before kick off my end of the balcony was filled with UQ supporters and reserve players enjoying a drink. The atmosphere was jovial and everyone was looking forward to what was sure to be a good game. There were some brief chants from the Taringa supporters before the game got underway which managed to get the rest of the crowd in the mood to see this apparent local derby.
Post kick off it didn't take long before the first goal; a mash of boots in the box caused the ball to flick out to Paul Sludden who graciously flicked it up-and-over the keeper into the back of the net. The bumper crowd of approximately 75 went into raptures. It didn't take long for UQ to equalise courtesy of a Ryan Solter sizzler from the edge of the 30 yard box. This is the point in the tale where the competition and spirits of the UQ supporters fade away. Before the half time break Taringa was able to score another 3 taking the tally to 4-1 including a master class 2-on-1 play where the ball was taken to the left goal post and passed back to the centre of the 9 yard box where it was slotted through with ease. UQ's defence had a tough time accounting for the prolific Rovers squad. It was hard to tell whether or not Taringa easily slipped through UQ's defence or if UQ simply did not mark their players, perhaps a bit of both? At the end of the second and final term Taringa capped off their win with a further 2 goals bringing the total up to 6 vs. 1. The game was finished and whilst the majority of supporters left happy, however, I did not. The students were belted and with the looming Easter break the rest of the season could be a struggle. Only time will tell for this hot and cold, on and off again side. One thing is for sure; Taringa deserved the win, and are now reaping the benefits with what appears to be a very strong season ahead after that 11-1 debacle.
Post game I took a few snaps and headed on my merry way! Most of the crowd disappeared pretty quickly after the match and I was no exception. In the end I had a few mates come around after I returned home and we watched the City v United FA Cup semi and got ridiculously drunk, so that salvages some of my street cred and allows me to put the E and W in this EFW
Of interest to some those whom read Football Nomad, I met founder Andrew Weber's brother after recognising him from a video. And that's my story of my EFW. In the end when you have 11 guys in each side playing their guts out and to the best of their ability it doesn't matter if you're watching Real v Barca or Taringa v UQ, as long as you're having fun. Local football is the life blood of the game and if your A-league, La Liga, EPL, MLS, Ligue 1 so on and so forth is taking some time off, why not head down to your local club and see how grassroots football is played and run. Of course, you will probably need better friends than mine!


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Today we learn that you can get a frigid girl to not only put out, but to do it on film by playing the Large Hadron Collider card. (Baby! No one will see that video since the world is ending!)
A bunch of students at a Brisbane high school filmed a dirty porno in a high school bathroom the last time news of the Large Hadron Collider was hot. Yeah, that video was literally dirty. Remember high school bathrooms?
Basically the guy convinced his sweet, innocent, and oh-so-stupid girlfriend that it was her last chance to lose her virginity as his buddy played hidden camera man, producer, and distributor. The camera phone recorded, underage sex act made its way through the community and could potentially result in child pornography production charges, although news.com.au claims it unlikely due to the age of all the participants.
No word on whether the sweet talker managed to hang on to the girl by convincing her that a miracle spared the world until November. [news.com.au]


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Black cohosh, also known as black snakeroot or bugbane, is a medicinal root. It is used to treat women's hormone-related symptoms, including premenstrual syndrome (PMS), menstrual cramps, and menopausal symptoms.
Black cohosh contains potent phytochemicals that have an effect on the endocrine system. How it works is not yet clear.
Black cohosh is widely used in the United States, Australia, and Germany. The German government has approved it as a prescription alternative to hormone therapy. In the U.S., black cohosh is available without a prescription. Be sure to talk to your doctor before you take it.
You can buy black cohosh as a standardized extract in20 mg pill form (such as Remifemin), which is taken twice a day. Root, extract, and tincture forms are also available in health food stores.
When black cohosh is used at regular doses, its only known side effect is occasional stomach discomfort.footnote 1 But black cohosh may have risks that are not yet known, including possible effects on liver function. More research needs to be done before experts can recommend it for long-term use.
Studies on black cohosh have had mixed results. Some studies have shown that black cohosh can relieve menopause symptoms such as hot flashes.footnote 2 But other studies have shown that black cohosh does not relieve symptoms.
These mixed results may mean that black cohosh can relieve symptoms in some women, but does not relieve symptoms in others. Or the different results may be because different preparations were used in the studies.
In the studies where black cohosh relieved symptoms, it reduced hot flashes, night sweats, and sleep problems.footnote 2
Large, long-term studies have not yet been done to confirm whether long-term use of black cohosh is safe. Because black cohosh has benefits somewhat like estrogen therapy, it may also have some risks like those of estrogen.
Experts do not know for sure if black cohosh causes liver problems. But they have determined that black cohosh products should be labeled with a statement of caution. Stop using black cohosh if you notice that you are weak or more tired than usual, you lose your appetite, or your skin or the whites of your eyes are yellowing. Call your doctor because these symptoms may mean you have liver damage.footnote 3
If you plan to take black cohosh, talk to your doctor about how to take it safely. You may be able to take it short-term (no more than 6 months), or possibly longer but with regular checkups to look for estrogen-related changes in the uterus and breasts.
Estrogen may increase the risk of cancer in women who have a history of uterine cancer or breast cancer or who are at high risk for breast cancer. Since black cohosh may work in ways similar to estrogen, these high-risk women should avoid using black cohosh until more is known about the long-term risks.
As with any medicine, be careful to avoid overdosing with black cohosh. Symptoms of overdose include vertigo, headache, nausea, vomiting, impaired vision, and impaired circulation.
Black cohosh should not be used during pregnancy or while you are breastfeeding. Do not take black cohosh if there is any chance that you might be pregnant.
Black cohosh should not be combined with birth control pills, hormone therapy, or tamoxifen. It should not be used by women who are allergic to aspirin.
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The ideal nominee does not have to be the head of an organization, nor does the nominee necessarily have to be a volunteer. We're looking for a leader in the greater Houston area whose community work this year has left an indelible, positive impact on the lives of others.
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2007: Now what?
Here's a traditional year's end chestnut, a post about resolutions and predictions for the New Year. I can't avoid giving this a bit of personal spin from a cyclist's perspective. I try to hit a balance between optimism and hope, and a more realistic view that doesn't slide into cynicism.
Resolution: I will strive mightily to avoid doing something stupid in the coming year. That runs the gamut from avoiding doing something stupid in traffic to avoiding saying something stupid to anyone in the immediate area. If I could bite my tongue and choke back some of the more obvious stupidities that spring from my mouth like toads, life around the house would be better.
Prediction: I will undoubtedly do something stupid in the coming year, and what's more, I'll write about it. After all, if I'm going to have some bad moments, I have to share them. And if those of you reading this get a few laughs from it, so much the better.
Resolution: I will try to talk less and listen more. This is a perennial favorite, and I've actually had some success with it, mostly at work.
Prediction: Toads will still leap from my mouth from time to time.
Resolution: I will make a Herculean effort to be nice to those few motorists who treat me badly, despite their bad attitudes, spotty personal hygiene, familial in-breeding, and intelligence rivaling that of small kitchen appliances. I will overlook their shortcomings, both intellectual and anatomical, and refrain from making rude comments on them. In this, there is some chance I will fail.
Prediction: The motoring public will continue to have a minority who view cyclists as a nuisance, to be endangered whenever possible, honked at, sideswiped, and otherwise harassed. Though there isn't any scientific basis for my hypothesis, I believe this occurs because stupid people breed faster than intelligent ones, and that stupidity may really be a dominant gene. I am afflicted with it myself now and then, though this may be hard to believe.
Resolution: I will get my weight under 200 pounds.
Prediction: Yeah, right, pudgy boy. Have you ever met a cookie you DIDN'T like?
Resolution: I will do preventive maintenance, fixing things before they fall apart, lubricating before the squeaks begin, and replacing those inner tubes that seem to be composed entirely of patches. I will remember to carry spare batteries for my lights.
Prediction: I'll have a flat tire on a dark road. My lights will slowly go dim, and the spare batteries will be dead.
Resolution: I will carry some biscuits for those dogs that chase me on occasion, hoping that by doing so they'll look forward to meeting a cyclist who hands out goodies and that their behavior will change.
Prediction: For those dogs that won't change, I'll fantasize about carrying the .45 ACP. That'll learn 'em.
Resolution: I'll ride more and drive less. As it is now, I ride to work most days. So if I expect to ride more, it means riding for pleasure on the weekends, doing some regional tours, and even the local time trial series (if it makes a re-appearance this season).
Prediction: Jordan will get his driver's license this year, and there's a good chance my Ford will be gone in the spring. I won't have much choice but to ride more.
Resolution: Tonight's party will be one to remember!
Prediction: I'll be asleep in bed by 10:30.


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John D'earth and Kait Duntan (Soulful Sundown Series)at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial ChurchSunday, May 8
Friday night I prowl'd. There was music happening around town, but nothing was grabbing my attention. Saturday night I prowl'd. Again the same thing. I was looking for inspiration. Even though there was good music worth reviewing (and bad music worth trashing) nothing was inspiring me to write.
Sunday rolled around. The weather couldn't have been more perfect for Mother's Day. Time with family was refreshing. As day turned to evening, my wife and I searched for something to do to cap off the day. Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church was hosting Soulful Sundown featuring John D'earth. We figured we'd give it a try. I've seen John D'earth perform many times at bars and at the University, but never in a church. The combination was intriguing. Not to mention, what better way to find inspiration than listening to jazz in church?
Inspiration it was indeed. For as long as I can remember, music has given me a feeling of spiritual euphoria unlike anything else. The first time I heard KRS-1 or Marvin Gaye or John Coltrane, I knew there was something more than just notes going on.
There I sat in a church, on a Sunday, with a minister who not only acknowledge the spirituality of "secular" music, but who welcomed it into his sanctuary. Johnny D, accompanied by the elegant Kait Duntan on piano, played Coltrane in a way that I never imagined I'd hear. The trumpet and piano rang through the sanctuary like they were designed to be played there. Duntan stroked the keys as if she were possessed.
This was not an ordinary jazz concert. Before the duet even played a note, and throughout the set, people read excerpts from writings discussing the spirituality of jazz music. Yes, I was definitely at a concert, but I was also smack in the middle of a church service that was honoring the music we were hearing in a religious way. The experience was so foreign– and yet, so right.
D'earth chose songs that illustrated various types of spirituality in jazz. The evening climaxed when he instructed the congregation/audience to chant the words "love supreme" while he and Duntan played the Coltrane song of the same name. Though I've listened to "Love Supreme" hundreds of times, the hymnal quality of the music had never been apparent.
I give it up to the people at TJMC who put together the Soulful Sundown series. It is truly a blessing in more ways than one– and inspirational in more ways that can be described in words.
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ElectroPuls Simulation
X-Y Stage
The Joystick allows you to control the stage effortless from the test workspace and build new test paths. Log test locations directly from the joystick and change the jog speed to for both coarse and fine adjustment.
Software (XY Pathfinder) dedicated setup facility to interface with the XY stage when building new motion paths. Save motion paths entered via the joystick and import them directly into WaveMatrix. Advanced motion wizard allows you to build complex and repetitive paths in a fraction of the time.
Actuator Laser Sight mounts onto the actuator centrally and projects a laser onto the XY test area to pinpoint the exact test location. The laser crosshair projects directly onto the specimen and allows users to quickly and accurately build motion paths.
Auto Injector
Modal control is an advanced feature of the 8800 controller that creates a composite channel to allow the load target to vary with actuator position.
The Calculations Module in WaveMatrix is another advanced feature that can be used to automatically determine the drug delivery time and stall force of the syringe from data in the force vs. time graph.
Quick response and excellent low force performance of the ElectroPuls actuator ensures an accurate simulation, even when there is friction in the syringe. A simple auto tune optimises the system using patented algorithms that are fast, effective, and produce consistent and reliable results across tests with drugs of different viscosities.
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A custom waveform can either be recorded directly from a sample or created to replicate the impact of an actual gait cycle. WaveMatrix software allows users to create and import their own custom waveform in the form of a CSV file. Through this custom waveform tab, customers also have the ability to specify the impact duration.
The Calculations Module, allows for the addition of virtual channels into a test method like energy, velocity, acceleration as well as the traditional transducer channels of position and force.
Advanced Amplitude Control is a module for WaveMatrix which when used in combination with calculated or virtual channels, will allow for control of those parameters. The result is that the system will maintain a constant cycle energy applied to the specimen with each impact.