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I wasn't so sure what I would think about this dish when I first saw the recipe. I've only ever made risotto once before and last time I made it as a side dish rather than including meat. But once I saw the recipe, I couldn't get it out of my head. I figured it might be a little too much work for a weeknight dinner since risotto pretty much requires thirty minutes next to the stove and I generally like to multitask during weeknight cooking. Friday I was going to make it but then my husband suggested going out for Mexican food and I don't really ever turn down chips and salsa. Saturday we already had dinner plans too. By Sunday, I was still thinking about this risotto so I picked up what I needed when I did my grocery shopping and got to work.
So the verdict - turns out, risotto works great as a main dish. This was absolutely delicious. I halved the original recipe because it was just the two of us eating and I didn't want leftover risotto all week (there was enough leftover for a lunch the next day). I also increased the amount of sausage in the recipe, mostly because I'm bad at halving recipes because I sometimes forget to halve all the ingredients but I would make it the same way again. I think I would cut it back if I was serving it as a side dish but for a main course, its perfect. I used ground turkey sausage in this dish to cut down on the fat and it worked perfectly, but you could also use sausage links (remove the casings) or traditional pork sausage. The other changes I made were to cut out the mushrooms (I don't like them), add a clove of garlic and decrease the salt (even with low sodium chicken broth, I don't think it needed any extra).
Italian Sausage and Red Pepper Risotto
Recipe adapted from Brown-Eyed Baker, who adapted it from Giada DeLaurentiis
8 oz Italian sausage
3 cups low sodium chicken stock
3/4 cup arborio rice
1 T butter
1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 T white wine
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
2 tsp flat leaf parsley, chopped
Simmer chicken stock in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Add butter to a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add sausage and break up with a wooden spatula as it browns, cook about five minutes. Add garlic, red pepper and onion and cook about eight minutes until softened, scraping up the brown bits on the bottom of the pan as it cooks. Add black pepper and rice, stir to coat. Add wine and cook until liquid is almost all evaporated, about one minute.
Add chicken stock, one ladle at a time, to the rice mixture. Stir almost constantly. When the liquid is almost completely absorbed, add another ladle full. Repeat this process until you have added all the stock to the rice mixture. This process will take about twenty to thirty minutes. The rice mixture should be thick and creamy. The rice should still be al dente but not hard. Add 3/4 of the cheese and stir to combine. Transfer to serving dish and top with chopped parsley and remaining cheese. Serve immediately.


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A Gateway to MountaineeringOhio to Colorado by: Kayla "Clover" McKinney
"Walk away quietly in any direction and taste the freedom of the mountaineer. Camp out among the grasses and gentians of glacial meadows, in craggy garden nooks full of nature's darlings. Climb the mountains and get their good tidings, Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves."
– John Muir
One often turns to John Muir for inspiration when planning for any mountaineering trip. As an avid explorer and lover of the hills, he paved the way for many, giving new inspiration and wonder for the wild. This blog is an introduction on how to train and outfit you to summit a Colorado fourteener in the winter, from the perspective of someone who lives in Cincinnati, OH. It does not include overnight trips, technical skills, or altitude training, but is meant as an overview for beginners.
Fourteener: "In mountaineering terminology in the United States, a fourteener is a mountain that meets or exceeds an elevation of 14,000 feet (4,270 m) above mean sea level."
Fourteen thousand feet is the highest elevation of any summit in the lower 48. Colorado is blessed with 53 fourteeners (though the tallest fourteener is in California) with the tallest mountain in the state being Mt. Elbert at 14,440 ft. To summit one (or more) of these bad boys in the dead of the winter is no easy feat. There's snow, lots of snow, blizzards, wind, ice, exposed sun, and harsh terrain to consider.
So how does one train for a winter mountaineering expedition, especially when they live only approximately 480 feet above sea level?
As far as physical training goes for one who lives in an Midwestern urban environment like I do, you've got to think a little out of the box. We don't have mountains in Cincinnati; our tallest "peak" in the city is the Rumpke Landfill, aka Mt. Rumpke, at 1,075 feet (328 m). You have to take advantage of your urban environment. While we don't have mountains , we have miles of stairs, and some of the steepest roads around. Repeated runs of Straight Street, Ravine Street and Vine Street can give your muscles and lungs a taste of the uphill. Run stairs at Carew Tower, Crosley Tower on UC's campus (there's 17 flights!), Paul Brown Stadium and many old stairways on the streets and in the parks of Cincinnati. This interactive map shows all of the stairs throughout the city: http://www.communitywalk.com/cincinnatisteps
In order to train for a mountaineering expedition you need a proper blend of aerobic and anaerobic cardiovascular training, strength training, flexibility training, and skill development in addition to cross training and adequate rest and recovery. Training should be taken with a consistent approach, steadily increasing the regimen, adhering to set goals and maintaining a good diversity. Don't just run stairs. Do some distance and trail running, yoga, strength training, biking, rock climbing, etc.
For more information about physical conditioning, check out Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills, the best book you'll find for planning and preparing for a mountaineering trip.
"There's no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing," -Alfred Wainwright
How do you outfit yourself for sub-freezing temperatures, strong winds and even stronger wind chill, without being overheated and sweaty while essentially working out in the intense cold? You don't want to carry too much, but you want to have enough to suit your needs. You'll start your climb in the dark, when it's the coldest, and be climbing down in the afternoon, with all sorts of possible weather curve balls thrown in between. So what do you bring?
You need above all windproof, waterproof, insulated, and breathable clothing which can be accomplished with multiple layers. The first thing you put on the morning of your expedition is your insulating base layer. You want to go for either wool or synthetic. Absolutely no cotton ("cotton kills" because cotton retains moisture, leeching heat from your body when wet and cold). I personally recommend the Ibex Woolies 150 gram, as they are super insulating, form fitting and odor resistant.
Second, you'll need warm, insulating mid-layers. This would be a fleece and a down jacket or equivalent.
Third, you need your wind and water protection: your rain shell. You can either go for more breathable, and less insulated, or you can go for more insulated and less breathable. This is all about personal preference and how your body reacts to physical exertion. If you sweat a lot, I would consider going for a lighter shell in order to promote breathability to let out sweat.
Any more layers than this is optional, but realize that the more you wear, the heavier and bulkier you will feel going up the mountain. In summation, layering adds versatility to your outfit and the ability to remove/add on warmth when needed.
There are a variety of additions and preferences to be considered based on what works best for you individually. These could include more/less layers and insulation, synthetic or down insulation, hoods or no hoods, etc. If you don't know you're personal preferences, stop by the store and we can help you narrow down the options!
Here is a personal gear list for reference:
Head, Necks & HandsWarm hat and/or balaclava A balaclava can replace the hat. Balaclavas provide versatility and cover areas of the face that can be susceptible to cold injuries. Sun hat * A baseball cap or light hat with a brim can be useful around camp or on warm climb days to protect face and eyes from the intense sun. Sunglasses High quality UV protective eye wear is a must. The sun rays are especially intense at high altitude, especially reflected off the snow. Glasses must fit sufficiently tight to prevent rays from reflecting under the glasses from the ground. Ski goggles can be used in lieu of glasses. They do have the advantage of wind and reflective protection, but can become hot and foggy on a warm climbing day. Liner gloves A pair of well fitting liner gloves or light running gloves that fit under your insulated gloves/mittens are essential in preventing cold injuries when removing outer insulated gloves to perform tasks requiring more finger dexterity. Insulated gloves or mittens Warm hands are key to winter comfort. Mittens provide greater warmth and are preferable for those that tend to experience cold fingers easily. Gloves provide greater dexterity, but it can be harder to keep fingers warm. Either gloves or mittens must provide room to wiggle fingers and be water/wind proof.
Upper BodyMid-weight top A mid weight wool or synthetic top such as Ibex Woolies or Patagonia Capilene 3 should be used as a base layer in winter. Expedition-weight top Keeping the core warm is essential to keeping hands and feet warm. On cold nights, this can improve warmth in a sleeping bag. If you tend to be cold while standing in a lift line or waiting for the bus, you should consider adding this to your gear list. Vest * A vest is a lightweight option to aid in keeping the core warm without adding bulk. It is good middle ground if you think an expedition-weight top is overkill, but still tend to run cold at the bus stop. Fleece Jacket A thick fleece layer that that fits under your weatherproof outer jacket. Down / Synthetic Parka The parka should be sized to fit under your weatherproof outer jacket so that warmth can easily be added when hanging around camp or on the summit posing for a pic. Outer Jacket Windproof top. Can be Gore-tex, eVent, Pertex Shield or simply have a DWR finish. The goal is wind protection and high breathability. Hard shells or soft shells both work based on preference. Sports bra Women should bring a synthetic or wool sports bra or tank top.
FeetLiner socks Liner socks help to provide rapid moisture transport and reduce blister-causing friction. Insulating socks Expedition weight wool or poly socks. Socks should be long enough to extend well past the tops of boots and overlap with long underwear bottoms. Gaiters Expedition style gaiters such as Outdoor Research Crocodiles to keep snow out of boots. Boots Boots are perhaps your most critical piece of winter gear. A poor fitting boot cannot only cause blisters and discomfort, but also cold injuries such as frostbite. Boots should be plastic style or leather mountaineering with a ridged sole for use with crampons. Plastic boots can be rented at many quality outfitters. If you plan to rent, you should determine what boots are available and attempt to get fit for and test the boots locally. You should have enough room to wiggle toes, but not so much your foot moves around to help keep blood flowing to your feet. The fit should be slightly roomier than summer hiking boots. Booties* Camp booties can help to keep your feet warm around camp and in your sleeping bag if your feet tend to run cold. An extra pair of socks can also do the trick in your sleeping bag.
*indicates optional/weather specific item
General Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog are from personal experience and research and is based on mountain's around 14,000ft in the winter and does not apply to all winter excursions. Please do further research before embarking on a winter mountaineering trip. For more information on mountaineering, check out Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills and 14ers.com for more information on Colorado's fourteeners.

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Outstanding in the town of Artenara is the hermitage of the Virgen de La Cuevita and the surrounding area, in which there are major archaeological sites. The inhabitants still make ceramics, which means the local handicrafts are another of the area's tourist attractions. Artenara is located in the Tamadaba Nature Reserve, an area filled with pine groves, which makes outdoor activities such as hiking a possibility.


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Justin Trudeau insists he's not the man today who he was years ago, when photos and videos were taken of him in racist costumes.
The Liberal leader acknowledges, however, that he had a "massive blind spot" about how wearing blackface could be so hurtful.
Two photos and a video of a younger Trudeau dressed up, with his face painted black or brown, twice for performances and once in an unclear context, have surfaced in the last 24 hours.
Trudeau says he was aware of two of them, and he's never spoken about them because he was embarrassed.
Delivering statement on blackface photos, Justin Trudeau addresses his remarks to racialized Canadians: "I what I did hurt them, hurt people who shouldn't have to face intolerance & discrimination because of their identity. This is something that I deeply, deeply regret" #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/a6GLb2zw1b— CPAC (@CPAC_TV) September 19, 2019
He repeated his apology to Canadians for his past behaviour Thursday afternoon, after first issuing one late last night after the first photo was published.
He says he's spent his political career trying to counter intolerance and racism and hopes that people he's offended still can see him as an ally in that fight.
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In the first step towards what can only be described as an inevitable disaster, Google today announced that it was lowering the price of the Chromebook to just $300. As with most Android-based tablets, however, few consumers actually want such a device, so the price cut is unlikely to generate any meaningful new sales.
A Chromebook is a notebook-like computer device running Chrome OS, Google's web browser-based OS. Google has signed up two PC maker partners, Acer and Samsung, to make the devices, but they haven't sold well since the product launch in May.
"We've also been working closely with our partners to continually improve the overall Chromebook experience while making them even more affordable," Google senior product manager Venkat Rapaka wrote in a blog post. "So, we're excited to share that beginning this week Acer and Samsung Chromebooks will be available starting at $299. The updated prices will be available through our online retail partners." These partners include Amazon.com, Best Buy, and Tiger Direct.
According to the Amazon web site, there are several Chromebook models available, ranging in price from $300 to $450. Previously, the least expensive Chromebook was $350.
The Chromebook has some good thinking behind it, including very quick (~8 second) boot times, a simple user interface, a surprisingly decent app store, and good security. But since ChromeOS is essentially just a web browser, it's also very limited, and many apps still require a pervasive Internet connection. And as critics have noted, you can simply run the Chrome web browser on a Windows laptop or netbook to get most of the benefits of this system plus all of the power and versatility of a real computer.
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Dotel apologizes to Cabrera for critical comments
Reliever had questioned third baseman's leadership in recent interview
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Four months after Octavio Dotel first talked about the Tigers possibly needing a team meeting, he was meeting with his teammates before a Spring Training workout. He wished he didn't have to.
In this case, it was Dotel doing the talking, because of comments he made to Yahoo! Sports a few days ago about Miguel Cabrera's leadership. He apologized to Cabrera, Dotel said, and he did it in front of his teammates.
"I just want to apologize to Miggy because somehow I made him mad about the comments," Dotel said Wednesday. "I really am sorry. I hope Miggy doesn't hate me for that."
Cabrera accepted the apology and later downplayed the remarks. His brevity made it clear he wasn't all that happy talking about the situation.
"He can say whatever he wants. It's not a big deal for me," Cabrera said moments after Dotel talked with reporters.
Dotel was quoted by Yahoo! as saying Cabrera is "more about his game," and mentioned other players such as Prince Fielder and Justin Verlander possibly taking on more vocal leadership roles.
Dotel indicated the quotes were taken out of context, suggesting that leadership wasn't a major issue for him, but became one in the story.
"I personally don't like the way it came out [to read]," Dotel said. "This is not what I was meaning to say."
The remarks brought back memories of the exchange between Dotel and Cabrera in the clubhouse in Oakland after the Tigers' walkoff loss in Game 4 of the American League Division Series. Dotel suggested to Cabrera in Spanish after that game that he needed to talk to reporters and convey a sense of calm to the team. Cabrera declined.
Dotel told MLive.com after the Division Series that he suggested a team meeting, but the efforts were rebuffed. Though the Yahoo! story said Dotel also asked for a team meeting after Game 2 of the World Series, Dotel said that wasn't true.
"Not against the Giants. Never against the Giants," Dotel said. "I was hoping [for a meeting]. That's what I was saying."
Dotel and Cabrera seemingly had fun about the postseason matter when Cabrera reported to camp last week. As Cabrera talked with reporters last Friday morning, Dotel teased him from across the clubhouse, joking that Cabrera spoke English now that he had a Triple Crown and an MVP Award.
Cabrera laughed at Dotel that morning and called him "loco."
"He's got a Triple Crown and an MVP; now he's got to talk, because you guys want to talk to him because he just got here," Dotel explained that morning. "Before, he didn't have to, but now he has to, an obligation for what he's done."
That seemingly put the matter to bed until Wednesday.
"That's what hurt me. It's the way he sees it," Dotel said Wednesday. "You don't want to get your main guy ticked off or mad about a comment. I'm not that type of person. Everybody knows what kind of person I am. I'm a funny guy trying to have a good time in the clubhouse, inside or outside. Once again, I feel bad because I made my guy ticked off, and that's not what I'm looking for."
Manager Jim Leyland said he had no problem getting apologies like that out in the open when a situation pops up.
"I think that kind of stuff's great," Leyland said. "I love that kind of stuff."
The Tigers have never been big on meetings under Leyland, who prefers to talk to players individually when there's a problem he feels he needs to address.
The Yahoo! article went on to question whether the Tigers clubhouse needed more leadership, but made no mention of offseason acquisition Torii Hunter, whose leadership abilities have been praised. Victor Martinez, meanwhile, was mentioned only in passing, though his absence last season left the Tigers looking in other directions for clubhouse leadership.
"We won't have problems with that this year," Dotel said.


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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are edging higher in early trading on Wall Street after a report showed that the U.S. trade deficit narrowed sharply in December. Stocks were also boosted by strong earnings reports.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 66 points to 14,010 shortly after the opening bell Friday. The Standard & Poor's 500 index was up eight points at 1,517 and the Nasdaq composite rose 28 points at 3,192.
The trade deficit fell nearly 21 percent in December from November to $38.6 billion, the Commerce Department said Friday. That's the smallest in nearly three years. The smaller trade gap means the economy likely performed better in the final three months of last year than first estimated last week.
Shares of LinkedIn, the online professional-networking service, jumped $22.86, or 18 percent, to $147 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results late Thursday. Microchip Technology, a semiconductor maker, jumped $2.55 to $36.49 after its earnings beat analysts' estimates and the company said it was seeing "exceptionally strong" bookings.
Wall Street is also bracing for what is forecast to be the largest winter storm in more than a year with up to 2 feet of snow forecast along the densely populated Interstate 95 corridor from the New York City area to Boston and beyond.
Markets are little changed for the week, suggesting that a rally that pushed the major indexes close to record levels early this year may have stalled. The Dow had its best January in almost two decades and is up nearly 7 percent on the year. The S&P 500 is 6.4 percent higher in the same period.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan considered firing general manager Dave Caldwell last year. He ultimately gave him a chance to show what he could do without personnel chief Tom Coughlin wreaking havoc on the salary cap and the locker room.
Caldwell came up well short of the owner's winning expectations, making Khan's decision an easy and somewhat expected one.
Khan fired Caldwell on Sunday after the team's 10th consecutive loss, its single-season record. The move sends a clear message that the small-market franchise is headed in a new direction.
"Dave was exceptionally committed and determined to bring a winner to Jacksonville, but unfortunately his efforts were not rewarded with the results our fans deserve and our organization expects," Khan said after a 27-25 loss to Cleveland. "Our football operation needs new leadership, and we will have it with a new general manager in 2021."
Khan will keep coach Doug Marrone and his staff to finish out the season and likely let the next general manager decide their fate. It would be stunning to see Marrone return in 2021. Former San Francisco executive Trent Baalke will serve as interim GM.
Caldwell is the fourth general manager fired during this pandemic-impacted season. Houston fired Bill O'Brien, who also was its coach. Atlanta fired coach Dan Quinn and GM Thomas Dimitroff. On Saturday, Detroit released coach Matt Patricia and GM Bob Quinn.
The Jaguars are 39-87 since Khan gave Caldwell his first GM job in 2013, falling a few plays shy of the franchise's first Super Bowl in 2018 and miring mostly in mediocrity since. The Jaguars (1-10) have dropped 16 of their last 19 games, including 11 by double digits.
Caldwell drafted and signed plenty of talent along the way, but he whiffed repeatedly while trying to fill a gaping hole at quarterback. He chose Blake Bortles with the third overall pick in 2014, and nearly four years later — after everyone in the league knew the QB's flaws — he gave Bortles a three-year, $54 million extension that included $26.5 million guaranteed.
When Bortles didn't pan out, Caldwell signed Super Bowl 52 MVP Nick Foles to a four-year, $88 million deal that included $50.125 million guaranteed. The oft-injured Foles broke his collarbone in the 2019 season opener, returned two months later and got benched for good three games into his return.
Caldwell and Marrone gambled on second-year pro Gardner Minshew this year, only to see the sixth-round pick exposed as the team started 1-6. Another rookie, fellow sixth-rounder Jake Luton, wasn't any better.
The Jaguars will try again with what likely will be another top-five pick in 2021, with most expecting them to draft Clemson's Trevor Lawrence or Ohio State's Justin Fields should they enter the draft.
Khan couldn't let Caldwell make that all-important selection, even if it turns out to be a no-brainer.
Nonetheless, Caldwell built the core of the roster that won a division title in 2017 and nearly upset New England in the AFC championship game. He drafted one of the best receivers (Allen Robinson, 2014), the best cornerback (Jalen Ramsey, 2016) and one of the best pass rushers (Yannick Ngakoue, 2016) in franchise history. But he also failed to re-sign any of the three.
First-round picks have been as much a part of his undoing as quarterbacks.
Left tackle Luke Joeckel (2013) is out of the league. Bortles (2014) also was out until Denver signed him to its practice squad this season. Defensive end Dante Fowler (2015), Ramsey (2016) and running back Leonard Fournette (2017) were considered headaches and traded. Defensive tackle Taven Byran (2018) is a first-round bust, and cornerback CJ Henderson and defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson look like 2019 reaches at Nos. 9 and 20, respectively.
In Caldwell's defense, he didn't have total control for some of those calls. Coughlin had final say over all football decisions for three years (2017-19).
Caldwell spent part of this offseason trying to clean up Coughlin's mess. Khan essentially blamed the team's struggles in 2018 and '19 on its inaugural coach who failed to make a smooth transition to the front office.
Caldwell and Marrone were tasked with fixing the two most important parts Coughlin ruined in his second stint in Jacksonville: the salary cap and the locker room.
They parted with several key starters, including five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Calais Campbell, cornerback A.J. Bouye, safety Ronnie Harrison, Fournette, Foles and Ngakoue. They went extremely young on defense — getting stuck with a virtual offseason was a setback — and some of those guys seemed overwhelmed when thrust onto the field early.
Regardless, Jacksonville has building blocks for the next regime. Defensive end Josh Allen, defensive tackles Doug Costin and DaVon Hamilton, linebacker Myles Jack, cornerback Sidney Jones, safety Daniel Thomas, right tackle Jawaan Taylor, running back James Robinson, and receivers DJ Chark and Laviska Shenault are all good, young players with their best football ahead.
They just will have a new GM and probably a new quarterback and coaching staff in 2021 and beyond.


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A large fire at Ash Street Place Apartments Tuesday morning left the residents of 66 apartments without a place to call home.
Fire marshals say the fire started on the third floor of the building due to an electrical issue in a bathroom light fixture. The fire stayed in the center of the building, but other apartments still suffered from water or smoke damage.
Since the fire, the American Red Cross has been helping residents find shelter.
Volunteers have been in the leasing office of the apartment complex all day Wednesday helping people find basic necessities until they are able to begin the process of getting their lives back together.
"We're going to work with them for the loss of food and clothing and temporary shelter if they can't get into a place today," said Red Cross disaster specialist Phillip Iman.
Some residents will be able to return to their apartments once restoration services finish their cleanup. Others, however, will be faced with the tough situation of having to start over completely.
One resident said she was devastated about not having her apartment, but was staying positive about the situation.
"I'm glad everybody's safe," said Jennifer Varnado. "That's more important."
The Red Cross says they will do everything they can to help the victims move forward.
"We just see people in need and our goal is to meet with them and help them start to get back to normal, just a little bit," said Iman.
There is no word yet on if the building will be torn down and rebuilt or just renovated.
Columbia Fire Department Battalion Chief Brad Fraizer told ABC 17 News that there does not appear to be enough damage to demolish the building.


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Welcome to Kurtz Orchards Farm and Marketplace in Historic Niagara on the Lake, Ontario, Canada
It began over a half century ago as a vision by one pioneer from Europe with a traditional knowledge of agriculture and a deep respect for his new land. This vision took root, was tended by skilled and hardworking hands and ultimately resulted in one of the most respected agricultural enterprises in the region.
Today, taste the goodness of this land. Surrounded by acres of scenic beauty, Kurtz Orchards Market stands as a testament to the lands richness and ability to produce quality foods. Savour the best of our farm estate's products, from honey to wine jelly. Discover fine ingredients for every home chef along the aisles of gourmet foods.
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As we write this, winter is once again making it's snowy presence known. It's hard enough being trapped in the house during these cold winter months, but imagine how hard it would be if you were a sick kid stuck in a boring, dreary hospital room? Ryan's Case For Smiles, (formerly Conkerr Cancer), works hard to bring those sick kids some cheer by delivering bright, cheery pillowcases to them while they are in treatment, but they need our help!
Their goal is to make sure every child in treatment receives a pillowcase, so as you can imagine they need a lot of them. We'd like to send them a big stack to help them with their mission, so we're having a pillowcase contest!
To enter, all you have to do is make two pillowcases per the specifications on the Case for Smiles website: Pillowcase directions
Once they're done, send them to us here at Arrow. When the contest is over, we'll draw a random name from all of the entries and send them one of our adorable thread caddies! If you send us four pillowcases, we'll put your name in twice!
(cube only - accessories not included)
We have listed the complete rules below, please read them over carefully, and if you have any questions, email us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
With your help, we know that we can make lots of smiles for some sick kids!
The Rules (please read carefully):
1. Make two pillowcases following the guidelines posted here on the Case For Smiles website: http://caseforsmiles.org/sewingpreparing-pillowcases/ Remember, these are for kids, so they should be bright and cheery (you may think that rose print fabric is the bomb, but trust us, the kids won't)!
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Please make sure you include your name and return address! Pillowcases from pet-friendly homes are great, just make sure you bag them immediately after they are washed and dried.
3. Cases need to be received by Wednesday March 16th 2016 to be eligible.
4. We will select one random winner from the eligible entries to receive a storage cube (accessories not included).
Please feel free to share this contest with all of your sewing friends, we'd love to send a big stack!
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NATICK, Mass., Dec. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) has received CE Mark approval and has begun the European market launch of the Precision Spectra™ Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) System. The Precision Spectra System is the world's first and only SCS system with 32 contacts and 32 dedicated power sources and is designed to provide improved pain relief to a wide range of patients who suffer from chronic pain. The first commercial implant of the Precision Spectra System was performed last month by Dr. Simon Thomson, Consultant in Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation, at the Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals in the United Kingdom.
Chronic pain affects one in five adults in Europe, or about 95 million people 15 to 64 years of age. Living in constant pain for an extended period of time can have a devastating impact on quality of life for many patients. Without relief, or the hope for relief, many patients lose the ability to sleep, work and function normally.
Designed to manage chronic pain, spinal cord stimulators deliver electrical pulses from an implantable pulse generator to leads with stimulating contacts. These electrical pulses mask pain signals traveling to the brain. Until now, SCS systems have offered a maximum of 16 contacts and two lead ports, with each lead port allowing the placement of one lead. By providing 32 contacts and four lead ports—twice that of any other SCS system—the Precision Spectra System offers more coverage of the spinal cord for the management of chronic pain. Additional lead ports also give physicians more flexibility to treat their patients' pain at time of implant and more flexibility to adapt to changing pain patterns in the future.
"Over the past 30 years, SCS systems have evolved from four to eight to 16 contacts. At each step, we have seen an improvement in our ability to cover pain," said Dr. Thomson. "Now, by doubling the number of contacts to 32 while providing a dedicated power source for each contact, the Precision Spectra System advances our ability to provide pain relief."
"The Precision Spectra System is a major milestone in the advancement of SCS therapy," said Maulik Nanavaty, president of the Neuromodulation business at Boston Scientific. "Our innovation is focused on pain relief and the Precision Spectra System demonstrates our commitment to providing improved pain relief to a broader spectrum of chronic pain patients."
Boston Scientific plans to make significant investment in several clinical trials and build upon its current portfolio of chronic pain management and neuromodulation solutions.
The company has recently begun the following trials:
- OPTIONS Trial: A prospective, multi-center, single arm study to further characterize the benefits of having a 32 contact option using the Precision Spectra System.
- MAP Trial: A cross-sectional, multicenter study to identify the prevalence of multiple areas of pain in SCS-eligible patients with certain diseases.
In addition to the Precision Spectra System, the Boston Scientific Neuromodulation business has recently launched several new products and has received expanded regulatory indications for products approved in Europe. These include:
- Head-only MRI Conditional CE Mark Approval for the Precision™ Plus SCS System
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulation CE Mark Approval for the Precision Plus SCS System
- Vercise™ Deep Brain Stimulator System CE Mark Approval for Parkinson's Disease
- Infinion™ 16 Percutaneous Lead for SCS
The Precision Spectra SCS System is currently under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and is not available for sale in the United States.
About Boston Scientific Neuromodulation
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation is the innovation leader in implantable pain management technology. Through its investments in technology, clinical science, and world-class service, Boston Scientific Neuromodulation is committed to Making life smoother™ for physicians and patients. For more information on SCS, visit www.ControlYourPain.com.
In 2004, Boston Scientific launched the world's first rechargeable SCS device, the Precision System, which was also the world's first 16-contact implantable SCS device. Today, more than 60,000 patients worldwide have been treated using Boston Scientific SCS systems. When compared to non-rechargeable SCS systems, rechargeable SCS devices may offer clinical benefits by extending therapeutic longevity and therefore avoiding frequent replacement surgeries and complications that may arise from repeated surgeries.
About Boston Scientific
Boston Scientific is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices that are used in a broad range of interventional medical specialties. For more information, please visit: www.bostonscientific.com.
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Before we get into the concept art here, you've gotta watch the trailer for Jodorowsky's Dune, a new documentary chronicling the eponymous Chilean director's crazy-ambitious attempt to bring Frank Herbert's sci-fi classic to the big screen in the 1970s.
Right?? This looks GREAT. Alejandro Jodorowsky's unbridled enthusiasm for the project doesn't seem to have waned in the thirty years since he began assembling what might be the greatest story never told on the silver screen (assuming you didn't check out David Lynch's adaptation from 1984).
Two solid years were spent plotting this unrealized masterpiece, which appears to have become as much a spiritual journey as a cinematic one—and one that would have suited Jodorowsky's cult-culture sensibilities pretty much perfectly. Check out the bizarro star-studded cast he was angling for: Orson Welles, Mick Jagger, David Carradine, and Salvador Dali—featuring music by Pink Floyd, natch.
Swiss surrealist H.R. Giger produced much of the concept art in what was his first film experience. He went on to do designs for genre films and, perhaps most notably, the Alien series (NBD, this guy was the creative mind behind the alien).
Concept artist Chris Foss also brought his unmatched knack for sci-fi worlds to the endeavor. (Unrelated, but I didn't know he has a sensitive touch for humanoids as well. In addition to his space ships and floating cities, he drew the au-naturale, hair-everywhere art for the ultimate 1970s-style pleasure guide, The Joy of Sex; this is a pretty great article about how those visuals all came together.)
After watching the trailer, I was reminded of Lost in La Mancha, the on-set account of Terry Gilliam's impossible dream to make a movie about Don Quixote (now streaming on Netflix—watch it!!); an analogous attempt by a similarly zealous visionary.
Jodorowsky's Dune will be out in theaters later this month. In the meantime, here's a taste of what's to come.
Alejandro Jodorowksy
Here's Alejandro Jodorowsky rocking some hot wide-legged trousers, Jean Moebius Giraud, and an unidentified pal in the middle.
Artwork by H.R. Giger
H.R. Giger
Alejandro Jodorowsky
A photo by David Cavallo of storyboards for the film.
Artwork by Chris Foss
Artwork by H.R. GigerDavid Carradine and Alejandro Jodorowsky
David Carradine and Alejandro Jodorowsky talking movie magic.
Artwork by Chris Foss
Artwork by H.R. Giger
Alejandro Jodorowksy
Alejandro Jodorowsky and Jodorowsky's Dune director Frank Pavich.
Bravo, Orson Welles, you look incredibly commanding.
Photo by David Cavallo
Lead image: Artwork by Chris Foss


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Google Voice for your Business (or Personal Use Too!)
Google Voice, which the search giant introduced in 2009, recently became freely available to everyone in the United States. Even though the service hasn't dramatically changed since then, it's still very useful to those that run small businesses, because it can give them an extra edge and make professional life much easier — at least, it can if you know how to use it.
When you register you can choose a virtual phone number in any area code. You can use that number to send and receive text messages, record voicemails and even receive and make calls over the Internet, but it becomes particularly useful when you attach it to the number associated with your mobile or landline phone.
Google Voice can forward calls directed at your virtual line to your physical line, record voicemails and calls at both numbers, transcribe voicemails, share those voicemails with other contacts, block callers, apply special rules for individual callers or groups of callers, receive e-mail notifications of calls and text messages, and make unlimited free domestic calls and very cheap international calls. It even enables you to listen in on voicemails as they're being recorded, giving you the option to pick up if you want to talk to the person who's leaving the voicemail.
Here are our picks for five ways you can use all these features to make your small business (or managing your personal life) more efficient.
Search and Prioritize Your Calls
Most of Google Voice's features fall into this category, but be aware that you have to actually provide contacts with your Google Voice phone number to use them. You can't use many of the features we're listing for calls received at your old number. This is a huge problem for small business owners who have already amassed an extensive list of contacts using their old number(s), but if you're planning on switching pace and only handing out your Google Voice number, you're all set.
Google will record voicemails on your behalf, then e-mail or text message you digitally made transcripts of every voicemail you receive. The robot transcripts aren't perfect, but they're usually clear enough that you can tell who is calling and what he or she is calling about. More importantly, they're searchable.
Just like you can search your Gmail inbox or the web using Google, you can search the transcribed text of your voicemails. Voicemails have never been searchable before. If your business gets a high volume of calls, this is a killer feature because it allows you to avoid losing important calls. Have a sentimental voice mail someone left, and don't want to hear it every 21 days when your carrier makes you review mailbox messages? With Google Voice, you can archive these messages and listen to them when YOU want to.
Since voicemails and text messages are all up on the web for you to search and sort, you can process a lot of calls more efficiently than you would be able to with a regular, call-in voicemail system. You can listen to your messages through on the web or with an app for your smart phone.
Use Different Rules and Greetings for Different Contacts
You can assign contacts to user-defined groups when you dig into Google Voice's settings menu, then adjust behavior for those groups. You can say that certain individuals or groups should be connected to certain numbers when they call, or block some people from contacting you at all should you become harassed by unnecessary calls.
For example, you can determine which contacts will be calling to discuss business development deals and which contacts will be calling for product support, and forward those calls to the appropriate team member inboxes automatically.
You can also create custom voicemail messages for important clients or to represent certain divisions of your business. For example, the voicemail messages for your customer support and sales divisions could greet callers in different ways and with more relevant information on who to contact.
Share Your Calls
Because calls, text messages and voicemails are sent to you via e-mail, you can easily forward them to other people working at your business. But that's not all you can do. You can actually embed the audio recordings of voicemails and share them via e-mail or other communications media with anyone you want.
Furthermore, you can press a button while on a call to begin recording that call. The recorded audio will appear on the web, and it will be shareable as well. This can be very helpful for collaboration, or for looping a partner in on an important conference call that he or she couldn't attend.
As we mentioned in the previous point, you can configure calls from certain contacts to go to specific team members, but you can easily transfer a call to a different number once you've received it, too. This is of course standard for normal office phone systems, but many of today's small businesses are operated via mobile phones on the go. This is a welcome feature for business owners in that situation.
Set Up Shop Anywhere, or Nowhere At All
Google Voice allows you to pick virtually any U.S. area code, and that can be a boon for small businesses in a big world. Do you have a large concentration of clients in Chicago, but you're based in Ohio? Set up a Google Voice number in the 773 or 312 area codes so they have a local number to call for support.
You can also use Google Voice to make dirt-cheap international calls. That can save you a sizable sum in this age of Internet business and e-commerce, when national borders have little bearing on who you might do business with.
Specify when you want to receive calls
You can tell Google Voice which times of day you'll be at which numbers, or recover your sanity by saying you don't want the phone to ring at all outside of business hours. You can also change these rules for specific contacts or groups, as described above.
Let's say you're about to go on vacation; you're leaving the office at 1:00 p.m., then you'll be in transit until 7:00 p.m. After 7:00, you want to clock out. Just tell Google Voice to connect calls received before 1:00 p.m. to your office landline, to connect calls received between 1:00 and 7:00 p.m. to your mobile phone and to block all calls after 7:00 p.m.
And of course, you can make exceptions for important contacts, such as your business partner, who's holding the fort while you're gone and who knows what news is important enough to merit an interruption. Specify that his or her number can reach you on your mobile at any time and you're all set.
Do you use Google Voice for your small business? If so, let us know how you've found it most helpful or hindering in the comments below.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched its Energy Star program for data centers, meaning companies can start applying today to see if their facility qualifies for an Energy Star logo.
The government is concerned about the level of energy consumption by data centers. In 2006 they were already estimated to account for 1.5 percent of the nation's total electricity use — equivalent to about 5.8 million homes, or 5 percent of the U.S. housing stock, according to an EPA report (PDF) to Congress.
The Energy Star program aims to give companies a greater incentive to make their data centers more efficient, because they will be able to use the Energy Star logo in marketing materials as a sign of their "greenness," for example.
It should also give companies a way to compare their energy efficiency against that of peers in the same industry, said Mark Harris, vice president of product marketing with Modius, which makes tools for real-time monitoring of data center energy use.
To earn the logo, data centers must be in the top 25 percent of their peers in energy efficiency according to the EPA's energy performance scale, the EPA said in a statement. "By improving efficiency, centers can save energy and money and help fight climate change," the agency said.
Efficiency levels will be calculated mainly using the PUE (power usage effectiveness) metric, which measures the total power supplied to a data center, divided by the amount that actually reaches IT equipment, as opposed to being lost to cooling systems and inefficient power supplies.
Customers that want to apply for the logo must use the EPA's online tool, Portfolio Manager, which will assign them an efficiency score between 1 and 100.
"Before being awarded the Energy Star, a licensed professional must independently verify the energy performance of these buildings and sign and seal the application document that is sent to EPA for review and approval," the EPA said.
While it was developed in the U.S., other governments have expressed an interest in adopting the Energy Star for data centers program, much as they use the Energy Star logo for other types of products.
The system has come in for some criticism but is seen as a necessary first step. Harris expects the program to eventually be revised with a metric that goes beyond PUE to more accurately reflect the efficiency of a particular data center.
"It may not be perfect but at least it allows you to compare your imperfect number with peers in your group," he said. "PUE is an easy enough number to come by, we do it for customers every day. So it's a good place to start."
The EPA has been trying to come up with a better metric for calculating efficiency based on the amount of computing work a data center actually performs. But there is much discussion in the industry about how to achieve that.
Those who hesitate to take part in the program will often be those companies that are afraid to reveal how they rank alongside their peers, Harris said. That in itself may give them added incentive to improve their efficiency.
The Energy Star program applies to standalone data centers and to large data center facilities housed in other buildings. More information is here at the EPA's Web site.


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This is for this very popular game's lovers: the ultimate luxury leather box for a set of dominoes. Conceived with a wooden structure sheathed expertly in the most refined natural leather on the market, the box also bears a secure closure, thanks to a magnetic flap. The dominos are neatly arranged in the leather case (no surplus spaces, thus keeping the units fixed). You will also find a really practical strap that will help you to remove the dominoes easily.
Lucrin's dominoes set is a wonderful and original gift to offer to the aficionados of this board game, especially if you go for the different customization options available!
Delivered with 28 dominoes – black on one side and white numbered side.
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The first edition of Security Analysis, published in 1934, forever changed the theory and practice of successful investing. Yet the remainder of that tumultuous decade brought unprecedented upheaval to the financial world, compelling Benjamin Graham and David Dodd to produce a comprehensively revised second edition.
It is that edition, out of print for decades, that you now hold in your hands. Security Analysis, Second Edition, published in 1940, is considered by many (including legendary Graham student Warren Buffett) to be vastly superior to the first. Yet after three subsequent editions and over six decades, the insightful and instructive second edition could be found only in rare bookshops and closely-guarded private collections.
McGraw-Hill, the book's original publisher, is honored to publish Security Analysis: The Classic 1940 Edition. Identical in every meaningful aspect to the classic original, this is the long-awaited book that set the tone for decades of value investors. Let it provide you with a greater understanding of this country's financial heritage, along with timeless value investing insights that have proven relevant and profitable in all types of markets and financial environments--and will never go out of style.
"The lapse of six years since first publication of this work supplies the excuse, if not the necessity, for the present comprehensive revision ... We have revised our text with a number of objectives in view. There are weaknesses to be corrected and some new judgments to be substituted."--From the Preface
The names Graham and Dodd have come to be inextricably linked in the minds of thoughtful, disciplined investors. Their 1934 book Security Analysis made the two synonymous with intelligent, long-term investing, and forever changed the face of Wall Street. While post-Crash traders and investors treasured the book for its rigorous honesty, determined logic, and unequalled track record of success, the authors saw only the "weaknesses to be corrected."
The second edition of Security Analysis, published in 1940, allowed Ben Graham and David Dodd to set the record straight. It was considered by many then, and is considered by many now--including Graham student and disciple Warren Buffett, to be superior in many ways to the first. Still, as subsequent revised editions appeared, the once-indispensable second edition fell out of print and became virtually impossible to locate.
With Security Analysis: The Classic 1940 Edition, McGraw-Hill returns this long-sought investment classic to the marketplace. While its timeless advice--that investors should ignore social trends, company prospects, and management styles to focus on the balance sheet--is as vital today as it was in 1940, it is the book's updated insights and observations that justify its importance in the annals of both investing and publishing.
Even as the financial world sang the praises of 1934's groundbreaking Security Analysis, Benjamin Graham and David Dodd knew they could improve it. And that they did, with the 1940 publication of a brilliant second edition. Now, after having been unavailable for decades, this influential book returns in Security Analysis: The Classic 1940 Edition. As powerful today as it was for investors six decades back, it will reacquaint you with the foundations of value investing--more relevant than ever in tumultuous 21st century markets--and allow you to own the only book that could rightfully claim to have improved upon the eloquent first edition of Security Analysis.
About the Author
Benjamin Graham was the author of many influential investment books, including the classic Security Analysis, now in its sixth edition. The first proponent of the value school of investing and founder and former president of the Graham-Newman corporation investment fund, Graham taught at Columbia Universitys Graduate School of Business from 1927 through 1957.
David L. Dodd was a colleague of Grahams at Columbia University, where he was an assistant professor of finance.
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"At 67, I did my first whitewater kayaking trip this summer on the Payette River in Idaho. The river was at high water (Class II and III+ rapids). What a BLAST!"
Some folks are simply adventurous. Henry Michael, of Caldwell, Idaho, tells us he spent 10 years in the Coast Guard; drove truck for 16 years, and piloted 100-ton commercial ships in the Gulf of Mexico. He rides an 1100cc motorcycle. He bought his first Sea Eagle inflatable boat 10 years ago. And this summer, at 67 years young, he took his first whitewater kayak trip in his Sea Eagle 370 Sport Kayak.
Henry and his wife, June, bought a Sea Eagle SE9 when they lived in Texas. "We have adult kids and grandkids. We got the SE9 so we could all go out when they came to visit," says Henry. "It's a big boat." Then they bought a smaller Sea Eagle 370 Sport Kayak just for the two of them.
"You're crazy"
"When we moved to the desert, in the Boise, Idaho area, I saw the local rivers and they just looked fantastic for boating," said Henry. "I started talking about going whitewater kayaking and my wife said, 'You're crazy, you've never done that before.' I said, 'Well, the 370 is inflatable, it's got extra chambers, an inflatable seat, and I've got a good lifejacket.' One morning, I just got up and said 'I'm going to go whitewater kayaking.'"
"There was a river rafting excursion company putting in the Payette River at the same place and same time I did," says Henry. "I decided I 'd just follow them because I'd never been in whitewater before and didn't know how to read the river."
"I went into a spot called Mike's Hole, just below Banks, Idaho," said Henry. "It was Class III rapids, and high water." A photographer snapped the shot of Henry shown here. "The water rolls over a rock and forces water out of the downriver side and leaves a hole that's actually lower than the rest of the river. I'll never forget that day."
Transportation logistics: truck, motorcycle, boat
"When you're boating down a river," says Henry, "you have to have someone come and pick you up downstream." But Henry and June have figured out how to do it all themselves. "We have a pickup truck and a motorcycle with a sidecar. We put the Sea Eagle in the pickup. We drive downriver to the farthest point we'll boat to — my wife drives the pickup and I drive the motorcycle. I park the motorcycle there and get in the pickup. We drive upriver to the launch point, unload, inflate, and launch the Sea Eagle. Then when we boat down to where the motorcycle is, roll up the Sea Eagle, and strap it to the passenger seat. My wife rides in the sidecar, and we drive back to get the pickup."
What's coming up for Henry and June? "I'll do the Payette River again," he told us. "And June and I will go boating on the Boise River. The 370 is a sturdy boat. It'll take anything you throw at it. I highly recommend it."
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Teaching the Science of Evolution
Alberts and Labov on teaching evolution
Bruce Alberts, president of the National Academies, and Jay Labov of the Center for Education at the National Research Council have written an article on "Teaching the Science of Evolution," which appears in the current issue of the journal Cell Biology Education.
Alberts and Labov write, "Cell and molecular biologists have provided some of the most compelling evidence to support the theory of evolution and should therefore be among those who raise their voices the loudest to support science curricula that help students understand the processes of evolution. As scientists, we also should make it our responsibility to present the evidence for biological evolution to all of our students, especially in introductory courses. Most students who enroll in our introductory courses will use them as their terminal courses in science. At least some of those students will go on to careers as teachers or as public servants who will be asked to make decisions about whether to allow nonscientific approaches to teaching evolution to appear in science curricula. It is our responsibility to equip them with the knowledge and understanding of science that they will need to confront such challenges."
From the National Academies:
Bruce Alberts and Jay B. Labov Teaching the Science of Evolution Cell Biology Education Volume 3 Summer 2004, 75-80
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Seems like a good way to start the day after shouts - a blonde wavy Rachel McAdams shot with Owen Wilson in Paris last night on Woody Allen's new feature Midnight in Paris. After completing this film, Rachel should move into promotion for the upcoming Morning Glory with Harrison Ford and Diane Keaton. I like the trailer for it. I like how she bounces off that crusty f-cker Ford.
And then there's a new project just confirmed: Rachel will star with Channing Tatum in The Vow about a couple in a car accident and she ends up losing all memory of their lives together. Roll your eyes yes, I did too. But Rachel has yet to fulfill the early promise of her career. In fact, after the hype of The Notebook, when everyone wanted to work with her, it's been a string of disappointments while, frankly, a new up and coming, beautiful spunky actress gets introduced every week.
So now it's time to turn it around. A tearjerker with Channing Tatum who, despite the fact that he looks like he can barely slap his hands together, has become known of late to be a recent box office star isn't a bad move. Especially not when she's banked a Woody Allen film and an ensemble comedy with several Hollywood veterans. Reminds them of her versatility.
Photos from KCSPresse/Splashnewsonline.com


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British scientist calls US climate sceptics 'loonies'
Katrina, Rita et al. Global warming's smoking gun
The chairman of the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution, Sir John Lawton, has called climate change deniers in the US "loonies", and says global warming is to blame for the increasingly strong hurricanes being spawned in the Atlantic.
In an interview with The Independent, Lawton said that global warming is "very likely" the cause of increasingly intense hurricanes, in line with computer simulations.
He told the paper: "If this [the arrival of Hurricane Rita] makes the climate loonies in the States realise we've got a problem, some good will come out of a truly awful situation."
Lawton was speaking as Hurricane Rita is growing in strength in the Gulf of Mexico and the region prepares for another battering.
NASA has closed the Johnson Space Center in Houston in preparation for the storm, and has evacuated personnel from sites damaged by Katrina. At the Michoud Assembly Facility, a skeleton crew of just forty remains to ride out the storm.
Meanwhile, residents of Houston are evacuating the city. Traffic queues hundreds of kilometres long are forming as fears grow that Houston could suffer the same kind of onslaught that caused such devastation in New Orleans last month.
Lawton said that with two such large storms hitting the Gulf coast in such quick succession, the Bush administration should re-evaluate its position on climate change. He said if the "extreme sceptics" in the US could be persuaded to change their minds, that would be "a valuable outcome [of] a horrible mess".
"There are a group of people in various parts of the world ... who simply don't want to accept human activities can change climate and are changing the climate. I'd liken them to the people who denied that smoking causes lung cancer."
Some climatologists maintain that global warming is unlikely to have an impact on hurricanes. They argue that the increase in landfalls we are seeing now is due to a long term (50-70 years) cycle in Atlantic ocean temperatures, a phenomenon known as the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation.
However, Sir John says that it is fair to conclude that an increasingly warm climate, caused at least in part by human activity, is also warming the oceans' surfaces, and increasing the violence of hurricanes.
"Increasingly it looks like a smoking gun," he said. ®


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Looks like Tuesday was a bad day for Barack Obama, Democrats in general, and particularly the unions. Three states held primaries, and in each, voters rejected positions and/or candidates associated with all three, in embarrassing vote totals. Let's start with the least significant of these outcomes, the Democratic presidential primary in West Virginia, where an inmate in federal prison ran a novelty primary challenge to Barack Obama — and came within 20 points of winning (via Polipundit):
An obscure federal prison inmate gave President Obama an unexpected run for his money in the West Virginia Democratic Primary Tuesday, highlighting the deep dislike for the president in the Appalachian heartland.
With 96% of the precincts reporting Tuesday night, Keith Judd was holding steady at 41% of the vote and had won ten counties.
Judd is also known as federal prison inmate Number 11593-051 at the Beaumont Federal Correctional Institution in Beaumont, Texas, where Judd is serving a 210-month sentence for extortion and making threats at the University of New Mexico in 1999.
The best part of this story? Thanks to the size of the popular vote for Judd, he's entitled to at least one delegate at the Democratic National Convention. I'd bet that the DNC will rule that Judd's ineligibility as a convict will allow them to strip him of whatever delegates he does win, but it's going to be a little embarrassing nonetheless.
Still, Obama has absolutely no chance of winning West Virginia in a national election anyway, so that's more sideshow than significant. However, Team Obama needs to carry North Carolina again this year after their narrow 0.3% win in 2008. Obama ran unopposed in the primary in North Carolina, but that doesn't mean he won all of the votes. In fact, Obama couldn't reach 80% in the Democratic primary, which featured competitive Congressional primary contests on the ballot. Obama won only 79.2% of the vote, with slightly more than a fifth of all Democratic voters (20.8%) expressing "no preference." That totals over 140,000 Democrat votes that didn't go to Obama in an unopposed primary — and Obama only won North Carolina by 14,000 votes in 2008. The Tarheel State's beginning to look like a lost cause.
Speaking of lost causes, the traditional marriage amendment that Obama publicly opposed in North Carolina passed by a wide margin:
North Carolina has become the 31st state to add an amendment on marriage to its constitution, with voters banning same-sex marriage and barring legal recognition of unmarried couples by state and local governments.
North Carolina is the last state in the south to add such an amendment, and supporters hoped for a resounding victory.
Incomplete returns show the amendment up 59.72 percent to 40.28 percent. Some large counties, including Durham and Mecklenburg have not reported results.
The final results were even more dramatic, 61.05% to 38.95%. That represents a strong rejection of Obama's position, and a demonstration of why the Tarheel State may already be lost to Obama.
By far the worst news for the Left came in Wisconsin, where primaries were held for the recall elections next month. Tom Barrett won a contentious fight against Kathleen Falk, the candidate of Big Labor who got a ton of union help for her campaign but lost badly by 24 points, 58/34. The real story, though, was Scott Walker, who got more votes than both combined despite facing only token opposition in the Republican primary:
As Barrett was campaigning Tuesday, Walker was barnstorming the state and showing the fight he will bring to what is expected to be a brutal month of canvassing for one of the most important elections to state office in Wisconsin history. A poll last week showed Walker and Barrett in a dead heat.
Walker, who won over 600,000 votes despite facing only token opposition Tuesday, has been preparing for months for the fast-approaching election, raising a record $25 million, while Barrett must now pivot toward this race with far fewer resources.
There was little reason for Republicans to turn out for this primary, as their incumbents are all trying to hold their offices. Walker's opponent got less than 20,000 votes, while Walker rang up over 626,000. Contrast that the two Democrats, who combined for 619,049 votes, seven thousand less than Walker, in a primary election where unions tried to stoke turnout to boost Falk. Republicans in Wisconsin appear fired up and ready to turn out in June, and presumably in November, to protect their state against Big Labor's efforts to undo the 2010 elections and take control of the state. That's not good news for Obama, either, since Obama won Wisconsin in 2008 and needs the state in 2012.
All of that makes for a very bad night indeed for Democrats, and a pretty good indicator which way the wind is blowing before the general election.


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Will Tough, Awesome Elizabeth Warren Head the New Consumer Protection Agency?
The new financial reform bill will create a consumer protection agency, the brainchild of professor and TARP overseer Elizabeth Warren, Washington's toughest regulatory voice. She should obviously be its first director! But what if she's "too tough" on banks?
Warren's voice became more prominent over the last decade for her work studying credit card company abuses and other, suddenly very common financial sector exploitations of the debt-saddled middle class. Her fame and popularity "exploded" (Washington-wise!) after she was appointed to chair the TARP oversight board in 2008, where she's tried her damnedest and spoken quite candidly in public about Treasury's shitty disclosure record.
Treasury secretary Tim Geithner naturally thinks she is very annoying. He probably doesn't want her running the new rule-writing financial regulatory authority, because she would very much try to write rules, and "rules" destroy the global financial system.
Geithner's official position is that "believes that Elizabeth Warren is exceptionally well qualified to lead the new bureau," which seems to fit in with the possible game plan Sen. Chris Dodd hinted at this morning: that she's great but, you know... Republicans! It would all be the Republicans fault, see?
"I think Elizabeth would be a terrific nominee," Dodd told NPR's Diane Rehm on Monday. "The question is, 'Is she confirmable?' And there's a serious question about it."
Liberals have pushed Warren's name as a possible choice to lead the new agency, which was created in the Wall Street reform bill, legislation Dodd helped to author. Her record as chairwoman of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) oversight board has caused those on the left to be optimistic that she would add some teeth to the new agency.
Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) has circulated a letter that backs Warren as head of the consumer agency.
Dodd said it was conceivable Warren could win the 60 votes necessary - meaning one Republican would have to cross the aisle if all 59 Democrats voted together - but cautioned she wasn't the only qualified candidate for the position.
If Elizabeth Warren isn't nominated, with the excuse being "confirmability," then sorry, White House. Your friends won't blame Republicans for the failure this time.
[Image via AP]