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Katie's Healthy Bites: Avoiding the Freshman 15
Summer is winding down and the first signs of fall are the thousands of college students returning to begin the new school year. Whether you are staying close to home or moving far away, one fact remains true to all: Between now and winter break, many new students will gain the dreaded "Freshman 15." Here are some tips to avoid it.
Weight gain at college is not a new issue. Many things contribute: junky snack choices, poor choices in the cafeteria and, of course, the partying and late night pizzas. Here are five ways to prevent weight gain, live healthy at school and not deprive yourself of college staples!
Though it's easier to roll out of bed and run to those early morning classes, breakfast is not the meal to skip. It jump-starts your metabolism and gives you energy to concentrate in class and get through the day. Don't worry, if you can't make it to the dining hall, stock up on these inexpensive grab-and-go breakfast options:
- Whole grain mini bagel or English muffin with peanut butter or almond butter both provide a healthy mix of wholesome grains and filling protein.
- Yogurt with fresh fruit is a quick and easy source of calcium and fiber.
Lets face it, studying can make you hungry! As long as you have good-for-you grub hanging around your dorm room, you are less likely to over indulge on unhealthy stuff. Pair lean proteins with healthy carbs for lasting energy and satiety. Here are some good options:
- Trail mixes travel well in a backpack, and are a well-balanced, portion-controlled snack that won't go bad quickly.
- Fresh fruit can go bad quickly, so opt for unsweetened dried or dehydrated fruits that are packed with immune-fighting antioxidants. Pair with a light cheese for a filling, satisfying snack.
- Pair sweet, crunchy veggies like snap peas, carrots and peppers with hummus or tzatziki.
Alcohol, juice and soda calories can quickly add up so be as mindful of the calories you drink as those that you eat. Some things to remember:
- Drink water and jazz it up with a slice of orange or cucumber for extra flavor
- Remember that on average a single beer has 100-200 calories…it will add up, you do the math
- Juice does not equal fruit. Eat the real thing for more nutrition, far fewer calories and less sugar. Cant do without OJ in the morning? Limit yourself to 4oz, or water it down for more volume.
- Unsweetened ice tea is a flavorful, no-calorie beverage. Want sweet without the sugar? Opt for white teas, which have a natural sweetness, and add mint or citrus to jazz it up.
Wisely choose your late night munchies to prevent weight gain and make the most of the time you are sleeping. Here are some healthier swaps for favorite snacks:
- Swap pretzels or popcorn for high fat chips
- To save calories and Zzzz's, swap pizza for a sandwich like turkey and cheese. High fats foods digest slowly, which can rob you of sound sleep.
- Skip the chocolate before bed as the caffeine can keep you up all night. Instead, choose fruit with PB or animal crackers to sooth your sweet tooth
- Need a boost while studying? Choose a wholesome, low sugar cereal to tide you over. You'll wake up energized and refreshed for your test.
Most dining halls have enough variety to please even the pickiest palate. But remember: every meal should not be an all-you-can-eat buffet. Remember these portion-control tips:
- Choose smaller potions or caloric fried and high fat foods and pair with a healthy side of fruit or veggies to fill you up.
- Visit the salad bar for a healthy side or meal but avoid the calorie rich toppings like cheese, croutons and creamy dressings.
Katie Cavuto Boyle, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian, personal chef and owner of HealthyBites, LLC. See Katie's full bio »


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This year has been different for me than last year as far as my photography is concerned.
Last year was about starting the business and taking pictures of anything and everything. Now, it is more about finding myself as a photographer and deciding what really excites me and what direction to take my business. Along with that, I decided I needed to meet other photographers in my area.
While my friends like that I started my business, none of them care about an aperture or shutter speed and I don't blame them for that at all. I do want to get out there though and find some new friends that share in my passion for photography. Earlier this year, I started looking for local photography groups. I found a few really cool ones that meet regularly and attended my first one last month. Aside from meeting a bunch of really cool and talented people, I got to shoot in a fabulous studio, Photoplex Studios in Alpharetta. Now, I can't take credit for the awesome lighting setup (thanks to Trent, Evan, and the rest of the team) or the posing. The models rocked it big time! I did come away with some new friends and some awesome shots. Aimee, Claudia, Kayla – hope to see you at the next one!
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Brianna Hughes of New Gloucester wants everyone to eat better, so she's working with local food companies to help make products that are safer and more nutritious for consumers.
To that end, she is pursuing a doctorate in food science at the University of Maine, where such hands-on work is part of the curriculum.
At a time when enrollment at UMaine is down overall, a record number of students is enrolling in the university's Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition.
Food science students learn about technologies that allow for foods to be processed in ways that retain more nutrients, increase shelf life and improve safety. Human nutrition students study the role that food and nutrients play in human health.
The department has 190 undergraduates and 40 graduate students this year, said Jimmy Jung, the university's vice president for enrollment management. That's up from 165 undergraduate students in each of the past two years.
The only other majors at the university that are gaining enrollment are chemical engineering, which grew to 143 undergraduates last year from 75 in 2007, and zoology, which increased to 77 undergraduates in 2011 from 42 in 2007.
"Both in nutrition and in food science, enrollments are up," said Mary Ellen Camire, a professor in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. "We have the only approved food science program in northern New England and the only approved (four-year) undergraduate dietetics curriculum in Maine."
The students in Orono are following a national trend. According to Ryan O'Malley, spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the number of college graduates in the nutrition field increased 84 percent from 2004 to 2011, from 3,122 to 5,732 nationwide.
They're also bucking a trend at UMaine, whose enrollment is projected to be down 1 percent to 2 percent — 100 to 200 students — from last year, with a total of about 11,100.
Southern Maine Community College in South Portland offers a two-year dietetics technology program. College spokesman Matt Wickenheiser said the major has been at its capacity of 48 students for the past five years. He said about double that number would enroll in the program if the college had available spots.
UMaine students cite the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition's active role in research as one of its selling points.
"What attracted me when I visited the campus was how involved all the professors are in research and helping Maine companies," said Hughes, who got her undergraduate degree in food science and agricultural chemistry at McGill University in Montreal, then worked for a year in quality control at Oakhurst Dairy in Portland.
Much of what the department's professors and students do in food science involves working with Maine companies to develop and improve products.
One example is the work that Camire has done with Eldertide Farm in Dresden to investigate the antioxidant potential of elderberries. Eldertide Farm grows organic elderberries, and produces a health-promoting syrup from the berries under the Anthoimmune label.
In the past, Hughes worked with Seal Cove Farm in Lamoine to develop an artisan goat cheese fortified with omega-3 fatty acids. "I don't believe (the farm) has commercialized it yet," Hughes said.
Hughes, whose doctoral focus is seafood, is working with undergraduates and the university's Aquaculture Research Institute to develop a land-based abalone aquaculture industry in Maine.
Rachel Wilkinson, a junior and nutrition major from South Portland, said the active role that research and product development plays in the department has made her very satisfied with her choice of major.
"It surpasses my expectations," Wilkinson said. "I haven't had a professor yet that hasn't interested me. They all have interesting research they've done on their own."
The increase in college-level students choosing food science and/or nutrition as a career path is fueled by the Millennial Generation, the 20- to 35-year-olds who now dominate college campuses and have a greater awareness of and appreciation for food- and health-related issues.
According to "The Generational Consumer Trend Report," issued earlier this year by the food industry market research firm Technomic, "more Millennials say it is important to eat healthfully" than Generation Xers or baby boomers.
"They want things that are fresh and natural," said Sara Monnette, director of consumer research for Chicago-based Technomic. "Personal health and wellness is really big (among Millennials), but it's also about the childhood obesity epidemic."
Students in Maine share those concerns.
"A lot of students want to be proactive in promoting health rather than treating disease," Camire said. "A lot of people go into food science because they want to make tasty, healthy food that's not laden with fat, salt and sugar."
Wilkinson agrees.
"I've always focused on trying to be healthy," she said. "And with the population getting so much more obese and the population getting older, there's so much need for nutritional guidance. I was also attracted to how many jobs there would be."
Rodney Bushway, chairman of the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, agreed that the job market is ripe for students who graduate from the department's programs.
"It's a hot topic right now, and it's generating a lot of interest," said Bushway, who has taught in the department for 34 years and chaired it for 14.
Students who graduate with food science degrees typically go on to work for food companies or government agencies in food safety and product development.
Those who graduate with nutrition degrees often pursue certification as registered dieticians, which requires an internship and a national exam, or enroll in graduate programs in the medical, nursing or allied health fields.
According to a salary survey by the Institute of Food Technologists in 2011, respondents age 20 to 29 had a mean annual salary of $55,000, and the national average salary for food scientists with bachelor's degrees was $87,000.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reports that the median starting salary for registered dietitians was $24 per hour in 2011.
Wilkinson said she's not surprised that the department's enrollment has reached record levels because people in her generation tend to be aware of the links between diet and health.
Such awareness means these Maine students could someday help reverse a host of skyrocketing and expensive health issues, such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes.
"We've got to figure out how to get people to eat right," Bushway said. "Nowadays, with all the knowledge in the food science areas, it should help people eat healthier. That could reduce medical costs."
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Crisis Management 101 for Your Small Business
Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS), BP (NYSE:BP) and Tiger Woods -- what do these three newsmakers have in common? Crises that grabbed media headlines across the country and were subsequently handled by their media professionals.
Although your small business may not be in the national spotlight or have a public relations guru of its own to consult, no company is too small for a crisis. From bankruptcy to disgruntled customers or employees seeking revenge, even a mom-and-pop should be prepared to handle a media blitz with the fundamentals of crisis management.
Cindy Rakowitz, co-author of the book Emergency Public Relations: Crisis Management in a 3.0 World, also written by Alan B. Bernstein, said small businesses often don't realize they are facing a potential crisis until they are already in too deep, risking their credibility and support.
"Small businesses or sole proprietors won't call us until they're on a ledge," Rakowitz said. "It's not until they realize that something really bad has happened."
While this lack of planning isn't intentional, it certainly is common, she said. Just like couples who marry without prenuptial agreements or those who chose not to plan their estates, businesses that are unprepared often face consequences that could have been easily prevented, Rakowitz said.
"They wish for the best and hope that nothing happens," she said. "So many times, a person will walk outside into a 'crisis' situation with the media, and they look like a deer in the headlights because they have no preparation for this."
Here are the five fundamentals Rakowitz said every small business should practice in order to be prepared for a potential crisis of any measure.
No. 1: Define your core values. No matter how small your business is, Rakowitz said determining your set of core values is key, and can potentially save you in a crisis situation.
"If a crisis takes place, at least you know what your core values and vision are, and know it was always your intention to run the business ethically," she said. "If your first platform is wanting to do good in the community, and something goes wrong, you will have allies and constituents [to support you]."
No. 2: Ability to collaborate. Build relationships and share the core values you have determined for your company, Rakowitz said. Knowing who your local police and fire departments are, and working well with schools and community centers can go a long way, especially if you get into hot water.
No. 3: Write your mission statement. Rakowitz said this tip is all about planning and acting in an ethical manner, in order to gain trust from those around you.
"If you do get into trouble and have press calling you to ask about what happened, you can cite your mission statement at the very least," Rakowitz said. "You have a context from which you can create talking points. This way if the media is at your door, you won't be a deer in the headlights."
No. 4: Know your audience. In advance, list out your 'audience' or those you would have to alert or explain things to if a crisis were to take place. Have these lists ready to go so you can act in a moment's notice.
"Rather than people reading in the newspaper that you are going bankrupt and thinking you are closing down," Rakowitz said, "you can write a letter saying you are not shutting your doors, but are reorganizing and bankruptcy is allowing you to do this for your business."
No. 5: Learn social media. There is no faster way to spread news than on social media today, and being savvy in this line of communication is key for small business owners to manage their own reputations, Rakowitz said.


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WASHINGTON — — Erik Etherly knows he probably won't get an opportunity like this again. Most analysts have him going undrafted in next week's NBA draft.
So when the former Loyola forward worked out in front of Randy Wittman and the Washington Wizards coaching staff Wednesday morning at the Verizon Center, he tried to make the most of it.
"You really have to come out and prove yourself and show that you have the potential, [that] you can get a lot better as long as they give you the opportunity to," Etherly said. "You have to take an opportunity like I had [Wednesday] with the hometown team."
After finishing his senior season at Loyola in March, Wednesday's practice was Etherly's first for an NBA team. The Fairfax, Va., native graduated in December 2012 with a degree in communications, but he decided he would no longer pursue a graduate degree after the season ended.
He started to practice with Baltimore trainer Alan Van Norden, working to earn an invitation to an NBA team's pre-draft tryout. Weeks later, he found himself on the Wizards' practice court at the Verizon Center.
"I just wanted to show my 3-guard position and show my versatility," Etherly said. "Also want to improve consistency in my jump shot."
Consistency has been a key word for Etherly over the years.
Though he was a two-time first-team All-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference selection, this past season, for example, he had 11 games in which he scored 11 points or fewer. Five of those games were in the final nine of the season.
He also had shining moments in his career. In the 2012 NCAA tournament, he had a 19-point, seven-rebound performance against Ohio State's Jared Sullinger. This season, he scored more than 20 points in 11 games, including a 27-point, 11-rebound effort against Kent State in the CollegeInsider.com tournament's second round.
"He was a little unorthodox because he was a left-handed post player," said G.G. Smith, an assistant at Loyola when Etherly played and now the Greyhounds' head coach. "But he could get you on the mid-range shot, too. He faced a lot of double teams, and you're not going to be scoring much on two people."
Throughout his career, though, Etherly wasn't necessarily happy with his position on the court. A 6-foot-7, 225-pound forward, he played power forward and center during his time with the Greyhounds.
Etherly always thought he fit better at small forward. It's a position he wants to play professionally — if he gets the chance.
With the NBA draft only one week from Thursday, most teams have already had players come to work out for them. It probably means Etherly won't have many more chances to make an impression to NBA scouts.
He is well aware of that.
"I want to just get exposure in front of NBA scouts," he said. "I'm hoping what I do here brings more exposure to my abilities and garners more workouts."
One option for Etherly is playing abroad. Former Greyhounds Andre Collins, Jason Rowe and Mike Tuck have thrived in Europe, and Etherly said that is one route he is seriously considering.
Etherly said his agent at Octagon has already spoken to European clubs that have expressed interest.
But his top goal is to get an NBA Summer League invitation, and hopefully, he says, he can work his way onto an NBA roster from there.
"I'm definitely considering it, but right now I'm just weighing my options here versus over there," he said. "It'd be great to play in front of my hometown. To get to stay here and play close to family, it'd be amazing."


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President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate three individuals and appoint two individuals to serve in his administration:
The President intends to nominate George A. Krol of New Jersey, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Belarus. A career member of the Senior Foreign Service, Mr. Krol is currently attending the Senior Seminar at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center. Previously he served as the Minister-Counselor for Political Affairs in Moscow and as Director of the Office of Russian Affairs. Other overseas posts include Deputy Chief of Mission for the U.S. Embassy in Minsk, Belarus and Political/Economic Officer for the U.S. Embassy in Kiev, Ukraine. Mr. Krol earned his bachelor's degree from Harvard University and his master's degree from Oxford University.
The President intends to nominate Howard Radzely of Maryland, to be Solicitor for the Department of Labor. Mr. Radzely currently serves as Deputy Solicitor for the Department of Labor, where he earlier served as Acting Solicitor. Prior to joining the Department of Labor, Mr. Radzely served as a Senior Associate with the law firm of Wiley, Rein, & Fielding. Earlier in his career, he served as law clerk for the Honorable Antonin Scalia, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States and as a law clerk for Judge J. Michael Luttig of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Mr. Radzely earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania and his J.D. from Harvard Law School.
The President intends to nominate Morgan Edwards of North Carolina, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences, for the remainder of a three-year term expiring September 7, 2005.
The President intends to appoint Paul R. Corts of Florida, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (Justice Representative).
The President intends to appoint John Hartnedy of Arkansas, to be a Member of the Department of Defense Retirement Board of Actuaries, for the remainder of a fifteen-year term expiring September 17, 2014.


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"No Bio, no Salone!" shouted fervent supporters of the Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) as results were announced from the November 2012 presidential election. The party's leader, Julius Maada Bio, had been defeated by incumbent President Ernest Bai Koroma of the All People's Congress (APC).
Salone, as locals affectionately call their homeland, returned temporarily to a state of political and social tension. In order to appease hostilities, Bio and Koroma appeared on television thereafter to announce the SLPP's acceptance of the results. Nonetheless, in a capricious twist, Bio and his party later appealed to the Supreme Court to review the election results.
In April 2013, five months after the election, the Supreme Court adjourned the case indefinitely, and the elected president could finally begin his task of governing. After the period of turmoil, the country was left with a question: Is "Salone with no Bio" a viable prospect for peace and development in Sierra Leone?
The ghastly conflict
Just over a decade ago, Sierra Leone was still immersed in one of the most gruesome conflicts of modern times. A complex civil war ravaged the country between 1991 and 2002. Before 1991, Sierra Leone's state structures were imploding, and the state barely reached into the provinces. The failures of the existing one-party system, combined with endemic corruption, created a toxic political, economic, and social climate.
Foday Sankoh, a former army corporal, was the first to take advantage of the crumbling state. He formed the Revolutionary United Front, an armed group that, in cooperation with the National Patriotic Front of Liberia led by Charles Taylor, aimed to overthrow Sierra Leone's president. Their campaign began in 1991 with the seizure of a number of villages along Sierra Leone's border with Liberia and marked the beginning of the civil war.
During the five years that followed, the civil war escalated and the conflict produced extraordinary acts of brutality. At the epicentre of some the most horrific atrocities was the struggle for control of the diamond mines, the source of the "blood diamonds" used to fund the activities of rebel groups.
By 1996, Sierra Leone's central state was in ruins. Under these circumstances, Bio, then a brigadier general, prompted a coup d'état with the aim to reform the central state and transfer power to a civilian government. As the new head of state, Bio's biggest achievement during his three-month tenure was to organize the first multi-party election since 1967, which was won by Ahmad Tejan Kabbah of the SLPP.
However, peace was again short-lived. In 1997, a new coup d'état took place, which at last prompted the international community to take a stronger stand on the unfolding conflict. The Commonwealth of Nations was the first to react, and decided to suspend Sierra Leone from the organization. The United Nations Security Council followed suit and imposed severe sanctions on Sierra Leone. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) decided to take more concrete measures and intervened militarily to restore Kabbah to power as the country's democratically elected president.
Nevertheless, Kabbah's return to power was immediately challenged by armed rebel groups. In the course of the following two years, these groups clashed violently with ECOWAS and army troops, leaving an increasingly horrific imprint on the seemingly endless civil war. It was only at the end of 1999 that Kabbah and his adversaries hammered out a peace deal that included the deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping mission (UNAMSIL) in Sierra Leone to police the agreement and replace ECOWAS troops.
At once, UNAMSIL attempted to seize the diamond fields to dry up the rebels' financial resources. The immediate result was a considerable escalation of the conflict, where United Nations peacekeepers, international aid workers, and some newly arrived British troops were regularly taken hostage by rebel groups. However, international troops and the Sierra Leone army gained ground gradually and a new peace deal was signed in November of 2000.
Based on the principles of the new peace deal, UNAMSIL started its disarmament campaign in early 2001. On January 5, 2002, the UNAMSIL commander declared the official end of the civil war. By then, it was estimated that at least 50,000 people had died, hundreds of thousands had been affected by the violence, and around 2 million people had been displaced by the conflict.
The road to peace, democratic rule, and economic recovery
Following the end of the civil war, elections were held in May 2002. Kabbah won and focused his mandate on reconciliation, internal security, and economic recovery and reform. With substantial assistance from international donors, especially the United States and the United Kingdom, a Truth and Reconciliation Committee and a UN-sponsored war crimes tribunal were established in mid-2002. UNAMSIL made a commitment to have its troops on the ground until December 2005. Progressively, Sierra Leone embarked on the road to democratic rule and economic recovery.
In 2007, Sierra Leoneans were called again to the polls. In a break with the past, the APC gathered more votes than the SLPP, and Ernest Bai Koroma became the new president. The election outcome resulted from an SLPP split that led to the creation of a new party, the People's Movement for Democratic Change, and the apparent will of the electorate to move away from the SLPP's traditional hold on government.
Over the following five years, Sierra Leone set out on a distinct political and economic course. President Koroma focused on rebuilding national infrastructure, fighting corruption, and improving the national health system. Additionally, Koroma opted to open Sierra Leone's markets in order to attract foreign investment. By doing so, Koroma combined significant assistance from traditional international donors with the opening of the Sierra Leonean market economy to its closest partners, countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and most recently, China.
By the time Sierra Leone began to prepare for the November 2012 elections, the dominant concern for both the country and the international community was how the elections could affect Sierra Leone's peace and development process. Was Sierra Leone ready to continue down the path of reconciliation and reconstruction, or was the country going to awaken the ghosts of the recent past and bring peace and development to a halt? At the center of any possible outcome lay the link between politics and ethnicity, the behavior of the main political parties (SLPP and APC), and the strategic approach of each main candidate (Bio and Koroma) before, during, and following the elections.
Politics and ethnicity remain inseparable in Sierra Leone. Traditionally, the Temne and Limba ethnic groups from the North of the country support the APC, whereas the Mende from the South champion the SLPP. As a result, since independence, elections in Sierra Leone have consistently shown a similar divide in how the APC and the SLPP score in the polls, with the SLPP maintaining the upper hand and the APC largely playing the opposition role.
Due to the ethnic fabric of the country and the SLPP's historical predominance in national politics, it appeared unlikely that the APC and Koroma could secure a second mandate in office. Bio appeared to build his electoral campaign based on those factors alone, in the belief that they would ultimately secure him victory in the polls. However, Koroma and his party displayed a more astute strategy in preparation for the 2012 elections. They focused their attention on promoting the massive registration of Temne and Limba voters, attracting swing voters, and campaigning hard in traditional SLPP strongholds. By doing so, they aimed to take Bio and the SLPP by surprise, and guarantee a second term for Koroma.
As the APC implemented its shrewd strategy and made use of its considerably larger campaign resources, Bio appeared to continue to rely excessively on the historical dominance of his party in Sierra Leone's politics and on the traditional support it enjoyed across the country. As a result, he failed to promote the mass registration of Mende voters, attract swing voters, or make inroads in traditional APC strongholds. Furthermore, Bio did not appear to generate the level of enthusiasm and support within the SLPP party ranks enjoyed by previous candidates.
Following an impressive voter turnout, Koroma gathered 58.7 percent of the total vote, while Bio secured 37.4 percent. The reports of the leading international observation missions present in the country—the Carter Center, the U.S. Embassy, the European Union, and ECOWAS—promptly gave the presidential election a clean bill of health.
However, Bio and the SLPP rejected the election outcome at once. The party released a press statement on the day after announcement of the results. It claimed that the voting process had been marred by serious irregularities and malpractices, and urged its members to boycott all parliament and local council proceedings until further notice. As a result, tension rose considerably across Sierra Leone, and violent clashes erupted between SLPP and APC supporters, as well as between SLPP supporters and the police and military forces. The police imposed curfew on various cities across the country, and for some time tension continued to escalate.
With the ghosts of the recent past posing a significant threat to peace and development in Sierra Leone, a closed-door meeting between Bio and Koroma settled the emerging dispute. They confirmed the deal on December 3, 2012 in a press conference, broadcasted live on television. Together they attested to the SLPP's acceptance of the outcome of the presidential election and the decision of the ACP and SLPP to cooperate politically in the upcoming years. The details of the agreement between Koroma and Bio remain unknown to the general public, but both candidates succeeded in appeasing their fervent supporters.
Nonetheless, the months following the two parties' agreement saw further complications. Koroma thoroughly reshuffled the ministerial cabinet, a process that proved lengthy and complex, as his new ministers had to be interviewed and approved by parliament before they could be sworn into office. As a result, Koroma's official inauguration ceremony did not take place until February 22, 2013. Meanwhile, Bio and the SLPP changed tactics, and in late February 2013 they decided to launch a petition in the Supreme Court to review the presidential election results. The Supreme Court's official reaction came only in late April 2013, when it decided to adjourn the case indefinitely due to the accusing party's non-compliance with Supreme Court's rules.
For all these reasons, it was not until May 2013 that Koroma started to implement his mandate in earnest.
The path ahead
Following the Supreme Court's decision and the forming of Koroma's new ministerial cabinet, "Salone with no Bio" appears to provide a viable prospect for peace and development in the country. Nevertheless, Sierra Leone remains one of the poorest countries in the world, and a fragile post-conflict democracy characterized by a complex link between national politics and ethnicity. The maturing of peace and development in Sierra Leone will depend on Koroma's governance agenda, renewed assistance from international donors, and the continuing attraction of foreign direct investment.
In the next five years, Koroma should promote ethnic inclusion, the maturing of the multi-party democratic system, the curbing of corruption, and additional development initiatives. In that way, he can move away from the exclusionary "winner takes all" approach that has characterised Sierra Leonean politics since independence. In its place, Koroma should stimulate ethnic and tribal inclusion as a means to improve social integration, governance, and development.
Throughout that process, Koroma and the APC party should remain tolerant of the opposition and refrain from using their power to move toward any political system other than a multi-party democratic system. The SLPP should reorganize and restructure itself to play a strong opposition role, to hold the government accountable for its actions and decisions, and to demand transparency.
Additionally, Koroma should balance the country's assistance from international donors and the promotion of foreign direct investment. For that purpose, Koroma should continue to cooperate with international donors to reform and strengthen government institutions, the police, and military forces. At the same time, international donors such as the United States and the United Kingdom should respond positively by renewing their commitment to support Sierra Leone's progress into one of the most stable and democratic countries in a volatile region.
Under these circumstances, Koroma can foster foreign direct investment and stimulate further development across the country. In so doing, he should concentrate on sectors that can provide the state with the largest returns, such as mineral extraction, agriculture, and fisheries. He should further generate long-term partnerships with foreign investors to continue to improve the country's large-scale infrastructure and electricity supply. To ensure the success of these development initiatives, Koroma should continue to curb governmental and private sector corruption, which thus far remains endemic.


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WASHINGTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday released new guidance on traveling amid the coronavirus pandemic, a week before Thanksgiving.
Officials with the agency said during a press briefing that traveling could increase someone's chances of getting or spreading COVID-19. Officials with the CDC urged that its guidance is strongly recommended, but not enforced.
"We understand that people want to see their family and relatives and do it as they've always done it. But this year we're asking them to limit their travel," CDC's Dr. Henry Walke said in the briefing.
"More than 1 million COVID-19 cases were reported in the United States over the last 7 days," the CDC said on its website Thursday. "As cases continue to increase rapidly across the United States, the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving is to celebrate at home with the people you live with."
If someone is considering traveling next week, the CDC requests individuals ask the following important questions before heading out:
- Are you, someone in your household, or someone you will be visiting at increased risk for getting very sick from COVID-19?
- Are cases high or increasing in your community or your destination?
- Are hospitals in your community or your destination overwhelmed with patients who have COVID-19?
- Does your home or destination have requirements or restrictions for travelers?
- During the 14 days before traveling, have you or those you are visiting had close contact with people they don't live with?
- Do your plans include traveling by bus, train, or air which might make staying 6 feet apart difficult?
- Are you traveling with people who don't live with you?
The CDC said if anyone answers "yes" to the above questions, they should not travel and should consider making other plans like a virtual dinner or delaying the trip.
There is "no more important time than now for each and every American to redouble our efforts to watch our distance, wash our hands and, most importantly, wear a mask," Walke said.
For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia and death.
The United States has more than 11.5 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
As of Thursday, the U.S. had more than 251,000 deaths from the virus. Worldwide, there are more than 56 million confirmed cases with more than 1.3 million deaths.


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Wednesday, August 14
Wordless Wednesday Big Dose of Farm Dog Cute
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10 comments:
- Dominique8/14/2013 5:49 PM
Wow! What a nice series highlighting the dogs on---and off---duty! Your dogs are all working dogs---they have a job to do which makes them special, and different than most dogs.ReplyDelete
Bert isn't really lending Bear a paw (or nose) with the mole patrol though! He is just being his cute self. They all are.
- Libby D8/14/2013 6:00 PM
Great Pyrs really are marvellous excavation machines!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous8/14/2013 8:38 PM
He's totes adorbs from any angle, but is Beagle Bert looking a little extra "robust" these days? That's quite the belly he's sporting in the last photo. Are moles high in fat? :^)ReplyDelete
Aaaaawww... I want to give all of them a hug! -Marci @ Stone Cottage AdventuresReplyDelete
Oh, this made me laugh. A big hole. A white dog. Geeze. It occurs to me that you essentially have a large pack of teenage boys in dog suits living on your farm. Hilarious.ReplyDelete
It looks like someone told Bear a very funny joke and he's rolling on the ground laughing. Your dogs are so special. Thanks for sharing them.ReplyDelete
Just what I needed today! They are so adorable.......and Bert IS looking a little portly.......is he fattening up in anticipation of a bleak winter? :) Also, in the ones where Bear and Marta(?) are in the big dug up area-did the dogs do that or is it a human work in progress?ReplyDelete
- Anonymous8/15/2013 3:14 PM
Note to self: in next life, be a dog.ReplyDelete
Loving the pictures of Marta the Beast!ReplyDelete
What a wonderful dog's life!ReplyDelete
December 2015 update: Hi! For some reason I can't figure out, Blogger hasn't been letting me leave comments on my own blog (!) for the last several months, so I've been unable to respond to your comments and questions. My apologies for any inconvenience! You're always welcome to email me: farmgirlfare AT gmail DOT com.
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Ford Ditches Navistar for 2011 Super Duty's Power Stroke Diesel
By Chris Haak
Ford has been in a partnership with Navistar for more than a decade in which Navistar supplies the Power Stroke diesel engines found in the F-series Super Duty trucks and in other heavier-duty Ford applications. While buyers of these trucks swear by the big diesels, and the current version seems to be fairly reliable, a previous 6.4-liter version of the Navistar-supplied Power Stroke diesel experienced a terrible repair history. Navistar and Ford had an ugly and very public falling-out over the question of who should be on the hook for the 6.4's excessive warranty claims. To shorten a long story, the relationship is ending soon, and Ford has just revealed its in-house developed Power Stroke diesel for the Super Duty trucks. In the ugliest period before a settlement was reached, Navistar was annoyed enough at Ford developing its own diesel engine that it sued Ford.
As long as this new diesel meets the performance, efficiency, and durability targets that Ford set out to meet, the engine should do very well and help cement Ford's lead in the truck market. While power, torque, and fuel economy figures were not revealed today, Ford's press release (after the jump) touts both improved power and efficiency. The new engine's block is made of compacted graphite iron (CGI) in an effort to improve its strength to the point that cylinder walls could be thinned slightly to save weight, but still keep a close eye on strength and durability.
An unusual feature of the new engines is that the location of the intake and exhaust, relative to the engine's V shape, are swapped from a normal engine, as they are also in the BMW twin turbo V8 and the stillborn (or at least paused) GM 4.5 liter light duty Duramax. The result is that the exhaust is inboard (and the turbo can nestle between the cylinder banks) and the intake is outboard. That setup reduces the engine's size, improves NVH, and and gives the engine better throttle response.
The new engine is basically a clean-sheet design and is unrelated to the Navistar-sourced Power Strokes aside from its name.
Sounds like the horsepower wars still aren't over in the world of heavy duty trucks. Three-quarter and one-ton pickups are so ridiculously capable today that the medium-duty competitors are probably being elbowed out of the market due to the extreme capabilities of the lighter pickups.
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- An all-new 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V-8 turbocharged diesel engine – debuting in the 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty® – will deliver significant improvement in torque, horsepower and fuel economy, enhancing productivity and further strengthening its position as the class leader for towing and payload
- Extensive durability testing put the new Power Stroke diesel engine through the equivalent of 250,000 miles
- Industry-first single-sequential turbocharger with double-sided compressor wheel delivers fast throttle response along with the volume of air boost needed for maximum power; new engine also is biodiesel compatible up to B20
needed for maximum power; new engine also is biodiesel compatible up to B20FACT SHEET: 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 Turbocharged Diesel Engine
PROFILE: Adam Gryglak, Lead Engineering Manager
Dearborn, Mich., Aug. 31, 2009 – A new era in Ford diesel technology arrives with the Ford-engineered, Ford-tested and Ford-manufactured 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel engine.
Debuting in the next-generation F-Series Super Duty truck, the new diesel engine will deliver significant improvements in torque, horsepower and fuel economy while adding more fueling flexibility and easily meeting stringent new emissions requirements.
The new diesel 6.7-liter engine also shares the Super Duty's legendary reliability and durability while delivering best-in-class towing and payload.
"This all-new diesel engine has been so extensively tested both in the lab and in the real world that we're confident we're giving our customers the most reliable and productive powertrain available today," said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president of Global Product Development. "Our Super Duty customers demand reliability and durability in their trucks so they can deliver the best results for their business and their customers. That's exactly what this engine delivers."
The diesel engine team made improvements and changes throughout the engine architecture to deliver on aggressive horsepower, torque, emissions and fuel economy targets. The 6.7-liter Power Stroke uses an "inboard exhaust" architecture, an automotive-industry first for a modern production diesel engine. It combines the best of proven technology with new, patented approaches backed by an extensive laboratory and real-world testing regimen to assure customer satisfaction.
Benefits of the new 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel engine include:
- First use of a compacted graphite iron (CGI) engine block in a Super Duty-class vehicle in North America; stronger than regular gray cast iron, Ford has successfully used CGI in engine blocks in products around the world. The block structure was optimized for reduced weight and maximum strength to meet the demands of higher torque and horsepower
- Unique inboard exhaust and outboard intake architecture, an automotive-industry first for a modern production diesel engine, reduces overall exhaust system volume, which leads to better throttle response for the customer; additionally, reduced exhaust system surface area minimizes heat transfer to the engine compartment and improves NVH (noise, vibration, harshness)
- The new engine architecture enables easier service work for all major engine components, potentially reducing down time. On turbocharger service, for example, the body/cab no longer has to be removed from the frame to access the turbo; also, the high-pressure fuel pump, EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) components and thermostats are directly accessible from the front of the vehicle
- Honeywell's single-sequential turbocharger features an industry-first double-sided compressor wheel mounted on a single shaft. The unit is uniquely center-mounted on a pedestal low in the back of the valley for improved NVH. This turbocharger design allows the single unit to deliver the benefits of a twin-turbocharger system in a smaller, more efficient package, combining the benefits of a small turbocharger (faster response) and a large turbocharger (ability to compress and force more air into the engine for more power) in one unit
- The high-pressure Bosch fuel system injects fuel at up to 30,000 psi. The system delivers up to five injection events per cylinder per cycle using eight-hole piezo injectors to spray fuel into the piston bowl. The direct-injection system is calibrated and phased for optimum power, fuel efficiency and NVH
- Aluminum cylinder heads for reduced weight; the mid-deck construction with dual water jackets provides increased strength and optimal cooling; also, six head bolts, instead of four as found on other engines, help improve sealing and maintain cylinder integrity even with the higher firing pressures; overall the engine is about 160 pounds lighter
- Compatible up to B20 fuel, allowing greener fueling options of up to 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent petroleum diesel
"Our Super Duty customers are no-nonsense, no-compromise individuals," said Barb Samardzich, vice president, Global Powertrain Engineering. "Those are the attributes our team took to heart when engineering this all-new diesel engine so we can deliver 'Built Ford Tough' capability, reliability and enhanced productivity."
Rugged block and proven components
The capability and reliability found in the new 6.7-liter diesel engine starts with the engine block. The new Power Stroke's block is made from compacted graphite iron (CGI), which is about twice as strong as regular gray cast iron. While this is the first use of a CGI block in North America in this class of vehicle, Ford has successfully used the material in engine blocks in other products around the world.
"Using a CGI block is the perfect solution for the new 6.7-liter Power Stroke," said Adam Gryglak, lead 6.7-liter diesel engineering manager. "It provides the strength necessary for the increased torque and horsepower produced by our new engine, and it also offers significant weight savings."
The diesel engine's deep-skirted block and main bearing caps are cross-bolted for additional stiffness and to aid NVH. The cylinder heads mirror the engine's attributes as a whole, with lighter weight combined with increased robustness: The cylinder heads are made of aluminum to save weight and, for improved sealing, feature six head bolts per cylinder versus the four head bolts found on other engines.
The cylinder heads, which feature dual water jackets, are capable of firing pressures approaching 2,600 psi. The tall water jacket works as a manifold, flowing high-velocity water for cooling and adding to the structural robustness in the head to handle the higher firing pressures. Crankshaft durability is improved through Ford's unique undercut and fillet roll treatment to relieve stress.
The valvetrain features patented dual hydraulic lash adjustors, which improves the performance and reliability of the valvetrain by using two pushrods per cylinder instead of the conventional single pushrod, with individual rocker arms. Other proven components round out the engine hardware, including fractured-split connecting rods and a fuel system capable of generating 30,000 psi to feed the common-rail direct-injection fuel system.
The oil pan, which bolts to the transmission, also acts as a structural member for improved powertrain stiffness and adds to Ford's legacy of virtually bulletproof lower-engine architecture.
'Built Ford Tough' testing protocol to ensure durability
The testing protocol developed for the 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel incorporates the most rigorous engine tests found in Ford globally to ensure 250,000-mile durability. Extensive CAD (computer-aided design) and CAE (computer-aided engineering) work was completed to identify any potential challenges before hardware was created, which not only is time efficient but also helps ensure quality at the outset. Further, a comprehensive examination of warranty and quality tools was used to determine the expected failure modes for every component and system.
Customer data, including driving styles, road types and vehicle usage (towing and payload), also played a key role in developing the testing program that best replicated Super Duty use.
Components were torture-tested in the laboratory with a regimen designed to exceed what even the harshest user might dish out. Engines literally ran continuously for hundreds of hours. Finally, a battery of in-vehicle, real-world tests validated the work done in the laboratories. The strict testing work also ensured the new engine is B20 compatible, which allows customers an environmentally responsible fueling option of using blends up to 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent petroleum diesel. Durability cycles were run on multiple blends of diesel fuel to ensure the robustness of the system.
"These cross-functional tests give us the full spectrum of Super Duty customers – from those who run their trucks at maximum power with a maximum load for long periods to those who use them more in a start-stop mode," said Ed Waszczenko, lead engine durability engineer.
All-new design for all-new engine
One of the obvious visual differences in the new 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel engine is the layout of the pipes. The exhaust manifolds, for example, reside in the valley of the engine instead of outboard, while the intake is outboard of the engine. The cylinder heads are essentially flipped around in comparison with previous V-8 engine architectures.
This unique layout – an automotive-industry first for a modern production diesel engine – has several advantages. First, the overall exhaust system volume is reduced, meaning air can be fed to the single turbocharger quicker for faster spool up and reduced lag, resulting in improved throttle response for the customer. The improved packaging also places components that need to be in cooler air away from hot exhaust pipes, resulting in better thermal management and, by extension, better fuel economy.
"The physical size of the system is smaller, but more importantly, the air-handling part of the system is considerably smaller and that translates directly into the responsiveness of the engine," said Gryglak, noting that the volume of the exhaust system feeding the turbocharger is smaller by about 50 percent because of the inboard architecture.
Combining two turbochargers in one package
The single-sequential turbocharger – an industry first – is key to the new diesel engine's performance. The unit has two compressor wheels driven off one turbine impeller. This approach combines the benefits of a single inertia wheel – faster response without lag – with the thrust of a larger turbocharger, with the ability to force more compressed air into the engine for more power. The engine's smaller exhaust volume combined with a corresponding smaller intake volume and smaller turbocharger creates a system that is quicker to boost, more responsive and better able to deliver horsepower and torque, especially at the low end, when the customer demands it.
The turbocharger includes an advanced variable nozzle turbine, which enables variable vane pitch angles, driving optimal turbine power to achieve optimal boosting levels for all operating conditions. The single shaft ensures the transition is seamless. The unit – compact in dimensions – is uniquely center-mounted on a patented pedestal low in the back of the valley instead of hung off the block, which helps balance the system and aids NVH characteristics.
Combustion system clean and powerful
The combustion system is the heart of the new 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel engine and in many ways encapsulates the careful balancing act the Ford team achieved in terms of power, fuel economy and reduced emissions. The key factor in the next round of federal emissions standards, which begin in 2010, is the reduction of oxides of nitrogen (NOx). To help reduce NOx, the new Power Stroke burns cleaner, thanks to an innovative way Ford developed to cool the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) to efficiently recycle the combustion gases in the system.
Ford's system runs the engine with the least amount of oxygen possible in order to reduce NOx without degrading performance and fuel economy. Ford's solution runs the EGR through a two-step process utilizing separate cooling sources, something not typically seen. The end result is the EGR is brought into the intake at a lower temperature, which means more of it can be utilized, creating greater efficiency throughout the system.
A unique piston bowl design and the high-pressure fuel-injection equipment are huge enablers in achieving the balance of power and lower emissions. The system can deliver up to five injection events per cylinder per cycle, while eight holes in the injector spray fuel into the bowl.
The compressed-air ignition unique to diesels is aided by pilot fuel injections before the piston reaches the top, allowing the charge to heat up even hotter than what you get under normal compression.
"Then when the main injection occurs, we can mitigate NVH because we have a slower ignition process," said Gryglak. "When the fuel burns, it doesn't burn with a traditional pop or bang. The direct-injection system is calibrated and phased for optimum power, fuel efficiency and NVH."
The new diesel engine features instant-start glow plugs, allowing quick start even in extremely cold temperatures.
How the new Power Stroke meets new emissions standards
The new 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel will employ an aftertreatment system to help comply with 2010 federal regulations to reduce nitrogen-oxide levels in diesel emissions by more than 80 percent compared with the previous standard. The Ford aftertreatment system is a three-stage process; a key component is the use of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF).
Injection of DEF to reduce NOx is a proven technology that's been used throughout the automotive industry. Unlike other solutions used to control NOx, the DEF system allows the diesel engine to run at its optimum range in terms of fuel mixture. Some systems require the engine to run richer – which can be harmful to diesel engines – in order to control the NOx.
Step One: Cleaning and Heating – The first step in cleaning the diesel exhaust occurs when the exhaust stream enters the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC). The role of the DOC is twofold. First, it converts and oxidizes hydrocarbons into water and carbon dioxide. This conversion happens at about 250 degrees Celsius.
Second, the DOC is used to provide and promote heat, using specific engine management strategies, into the exhaust system. Through appropriate thermal management, this heat increases the conversion efficiency of the downstream subsystem(s) in reducing emissions.
Step Two: Knocking Out the NOx – The next step in the process is what's known as Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR). In this process, the NOx in the exhaust stream is converted into water and inert nitrogen, which is present in the atmosphere and harmless. Before the exhaust gas enters the SCR chamber, it is dosed with DEF, an aqueous solution that is approximately 67.5 percent water and 32.5 percent pure urea.
When heated, the DEF splits into ammonia and carbon dioxide. These molecules are atomized, and vaporized, then enter a mixer that resembles a corkscrew. This twist mixer evenly distributes the ammonia within the exhaust flow. The ammonia enters the SCR module, which contains a catalyzed substrate, and through chemical reactions combines and converts the NOx and ammonia into the harmless inert nitrogen and water. Dosing occurs between 200 and 500 degrees Celsius.
Step Three: Scrubbing Away the Soot – The final part of the cleansing system for the diesel exhaust gas involves the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). The DPF traps any remaining soot, which is then periodically burned away, known as regenerating, when sensors detect the trap is full. The regeneration process sees temperatures in excess of 600 degrees Celsius to burn away soot.
Quieter, more refined diesel sound for improved NVH
Customers of the 6.7-liter Power Stroke turbocharged diesel engine will notice a quieter, more refined sound. Improvements to the combustion system, structural integrity of the compacted graphite iron block and the single turbocharger mounted to the engine block account for many of the NVH improvements.
Specific design upgrades were made to both the piston and the piston bowl to optimize the combustion process, which features a two-stage combustion event instead of a single-injection event, causing harsh, sudden and loud combustion. Instead, a starter or pilot injection of fuel begins the compression process before the main injection.
The result is smoother combustion and a more refined sound for the customer. When at idle, two pilot injection events are used to make the firing process even smoother and aid in quietness. The "ticking" of the high-speed injectors also is masked by specially designed covers on the engine.
Mounting the turbocharger from the center housing directly to the block provided several advantages as well in terms of NVH.
"When turbochargers vibrate, it can lead to other parts of the vehicle vibrating," said Scott DeRaad, engine NVH engineer. "The exhaust system, for example, is directly attached to the turbocharger. So when the turbocharger vibrates a lot, the exhaust system vibrates too and that's disturbing to the customer. Bolting the turbocharger directly to the block eliminates that concern."
Using one turbocharger, instead of two operating in series or sequentially, helped solve some NVH challenges as well.
"Having one turbocharger eliminates the air-handling noises – the whooshes – as the engine switches from one turbo to the next turbo," DeRaad said. "Our turbocharger also has ball bearings that pilot the shaft in the turbo, which helps eliminate the potential for the shaft of the turbocharger to gyrate in its housing, which can create noise."
Other improvements include the addition of two resonators in the intake system as well as a third resonator near the air cleaner.
"We've been able to tune the diesel intake system to give us the sound we wanted," DeRaad said. "It's now a nice complement to the engine."
The new diesel engine, which will be built at Chihuahua Engine Plant, is the perfect complement to the 2011 Ford Super Duty, delivering both capability and reliability.
"Developing the new 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel engine was an awesome endeavor," Gryglak said. "After all the engineering and testing, we're confident this engine will ensure the new Super Duty continues its leadership in capability, reliability and productivity."
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About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 201,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit www.ford.com.


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1 At the end of every seven years thou shalt make a release. 2 And this is the manner of the release: every creditor shall release that which he hath lent unto his neighbour; he shall not exact it of his neighbour and his brother; because the LORD'S release hath been proclaimed. 3 Of a foreigner thou mayest exact it; but whatsoever of thine is with thy brother thy hand shall release. 4 Howbeit there shall be no needy among you--for the LORD will surely bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance to possess it-- 5 if only thou diligently hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all this commandment which I command thee this day. 6 For the LORD thy God will bless thee, as He promised thee; and thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt rule over many nations, but they shall not rule over thee. {S} 7 If there be among you a needy man, one of thy brethren, within any of thy gates, in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thy heart, nor shut thy hand from thy needy brother; 8 but thou shalt surely open thy hand unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need in that which he wanteth. 9 Beware that there be not a base thought in thy heart, saying: 'The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand'; and thine eye be evil against thy needy brother, and thou give him nought; and he cry unto the LORD against thee, and it be sin in thee. 10 Thou shalt surely give him, and thy heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him; because that for this thing the LORD thy God will bless thee in all thy work, and in all that thou puttest thy hand unto. 11 For the poor shall never cease out of the land; therefore I command thee, saying: 'Thou shalt surely open thy hand unto thy poor and needy brother, in thy land.' {S} 12 If thy brother, a Hebrew man, or a Hebrew woman, be sold unto thee, he shall serve thee six years; and in the seventh year thou shalt let him go free from thee. 13 And when thou lettest him go free from thee, thou shalt not let him go empty; 14 thou shalt furnish him liberally out of thy flock, and out of thy threshing-floor, and out of thy winepress; of that wherewith the LORD thy God hath blessed thee thou shalt give unto him. 15 And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt, and the LORD thy God redeemed thee; therefore I command thee this thing to-day. 16 And it shall be, if he say unto thee: 'I will not go out from thee'; because he loveth thee and thy house, because he fareth well with thee; 17 then thou shalt take an awl, and thrust it through his ear and into the door, and he shall be thy bondman for ever. And also unto thy bondwoman thou shalt do likewise. 18 It shall not seem hard unto thee, when thou lettest him go free from thee; for to the double of the hire of a hireling hath he served thee six years; and the LORD thy God will bless thee in all that thou doest. {P}
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"Just kidding" is a phrase used by a large variety of people, from insecure high school girls to master pranksters after a successful hoax. Its usage and meaning can vary subtly, but the phrase generally is used to indicate that what you just said is a lie or a joke. Also, if you have ever said the phrase, God automatically takes 5 years off your life.
Just kidding.
The phrase "just kidding" is generally believed to have been invented by Oscar Wilde as a baby. The first words ever spoken by the child were "just kidding," which were heard by FBI agents. Convinced that the baby was a genius, they performed numerous tests on it, genetically modified it, and have complete control over Oscar Wilde via a radio in their head.
Naw, I'm just kidding about all that, Oscar Wilde.
Here are some examples of the usage of the phrase:
"Dude, I borrowed your dad's Porsche for a ride, I kinda banged it up... Um, uh... Just kidding!"
"Where's Fred, you ask? Oh, I thought I saw him down in the cafeteria... OH NEVERMIND, he's in the bathroom, JUST KIDDING!!"
"Al Gore has won the presidency. Just kidding!!"
"Watch where you swings at me. Just kidding, thanks!"
"Just kidding."
By the way, I wasn't kidding when I said God takes 5 years off your life for saying the phrase.
Just kidding.
Classic Pranks
Here are some classic examples of the phrase "just kidding" used in conjunction with a prank:
- I slept with your mom last night. Just kidding!
- I accidentally told the police where you keep your weed. Just kidding!
- Dude, I was playing with matches and I set your house on fire. I am not kidding.
- No really, I'm just kidding.
- Click me!
Oh, just to let you know, there's an alien living in your stomach. Just kidding! No, actually, I was kidding about the "just kidding" part. You really do have an alien in your stomach. Hey, don't worry, you really don't, I'm just messing with you. No, just kidding! There truly is an alien in your stomach. Actually there technically isn't, because he ate your stomach already.
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- Beef jerky
- I am not kidding
- You are dead
- <insert name here>


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Lirik Lagu
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I Remember
I Remember
D-12 F/ Eminem
Your mother, you fuckin faggot
La da da, da da da, da da (repeated)
Aiyo, this next song is dedicated to the memory of Erik Shrody
Rest in peace, we aint forget about you, you fuckin homo
We still remember
There once was a man who liked to jump around (jump around)
But he got too old to jump up and down (up and down)
(so then what happened?)
So he put the mic down and picked the guitar up (picked the guitar up)
(and then he what?)
Started singin the blues like there no tomorrow (no tomorrow)
(come on) Left his boys in the house of pain (the house of pain)
It was the wisest decision he ever made (ever made)
But the dumbest thing he could ever do (could ever do)
Was try to buck a 380 on those who act shady
Tell me now what you gonna do (now what you gonna do)
Cause I remember all those years
How it was when you were here
I remember how it was, how it was when you were young
Yesterday was so long ago (long ago)
Kid Rock and Limp Bizkit came along now
Don't nobody wanna hear your old ass sing no more
I remember back when you had The Knack (had the knack)
And i remember when you had your first heart attack (heart attack)
I was right there laughin when I heard the news (heard the news)
I just wish the cardiac would'a murdered you (would'a murdered you)
Maybe Ice-T's right, you are a bitch (you are a bitch)
You come around when you're broke and you leave when you're rich
But the dumbest thing he could ever do (could ever do)
Was try to buck a 380 on those who act shady
Tell me now what you gonna do (now what you gonna do)
yo (yo) yo (yo) yo (yo)
Remember back in '94, like right before Ms. Everlast was Whitey Ford
Before his heart attack had him on life support
When house of pain was out of fame like someone doused the flame
And they became destined to never jump around again
Or even further back, when i first had heard The Knack
And you were down with Syndicate, I went to get your shit, man
I was into it
But then you went and took your style and switched the shit
Now you sound rediculous you dickless piece of shit,
How could you diss me, bitch?
I liked you, thought you was alright for a white dude,
Remember Sway and Tech when I came up and sat beside you
Started rhymin, then you left the room
and didn't say goodbye or nothin?
Like you was mad that someone else was
White and tried to rhyme or somethin
I'm sorry man, I wasn't tryin to steal your light or nothin
But you're a homosexual, white rappin Irish {*faggot*?}
Man I wish I was irish, I could be a {*faggot*?} too
Then I'd be confused as you, and I wouldn't know what to do
What's up with you?
I never fucked with you, why would you fuck with me?
Knowin I could rap circles around you, what, are you as nuts as me?
Plus I can sing better than you and I don't fuckin sing
And probably play guitar better, and I ain't never touched a string
But I ain't mad at you, I'd hate me too if I was you
I'm what you used to be, shit you was me in '92
So everytime I write a lyric, I'mma think of you
And maybe that will help me know what it's like to sing the blues
You fuckin punk, pussy, you fuckin faggot, sissy, fuck
And by the way, a 380's a fuckin sissy gun
If you're gonna shoot somebody use a fuckin real gun
You little bitch
Next time say my fuckin name in a song
Don't be subliminal about it
You wanna fuckin diss me, diss me you fuckin faggot
You fuckin punk, pussy, you fuckin little bitch, fuckin cunt
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Will Maryland Have a Catholic Lesbian Governor?
Heather Mizeur, Maryland's only Catholic lesbian Delegate, is considering running for governor of this state which just affirmed the marriage equality law that she worked so hard to pass.
In an exclusive interview with The Washington Blade, a gay publication, Mizeur discussed her thoughts about a 2014 run:
"I'm taking a very serious look at it. I can't say for sure what 2014 is going to bring but … I know that I would make a good chief executive. I have good ideas for keeping Maryland moving forward."
The Blade article also commented on the historical significance of such a possibility:
"A run by Mizeur would mark another key milestone in the LGBT rights movement. If successful, she would be the first to win election as an openly gay candidate for governor in the country."
The recent elections, she stated, are what have moved her to state her hopes publicly:
" 'Right now we're taking stock of what happened in the last election,' she said. 'It was incredible to see a big win with Tammy Baldwin being elected the first openly gay senator and Kyrsten Sinema making history in Congress. It really has inspired us to keep pushing forward. So, yes, I'm seriously considering running for governor because we need more diverse voices at that level of government.' "
Mizeur was instrumental in helping to get the marriage equality law introduced and passed, as well as affirmed by referendum. She has been particularly influential with Catholic audiences, having spoken at New Ways Ministry's marriage equality conference day in 2011, as well as having written a testimonial for the book, Marriage Equality: A Positive Catholic Approach.
Additionally, she engaged in a Catholic vs. Catholic debate on the marriage equality law with another Maryland delegate. Bondings 2.0 reported on this debate and the post can be viewed here.
She frequently speaks about how her Catholic faith inspires her public service work. The Blade article noted:
"Mizeur talks openly about her Catholic faith but said she did not encounter any anti-gay sermons over the marriage issue this year because she goes to parishes run by Jesuits who are more progressive. Despite the Catholic Church's prominent role in funding anti-gay causes around the country, Mizeur contends it's important not to abandon the church.
" 'We have to fight for change from within,' she said. 'If all progressive Catholics left, there'd be no reason to live up to the church's potential.'
"Mizeur was raised in a tiny farming community in rural Illinois called Blue Mound, population 1,100. She's from a fifth generation farming family, but her father was a factory worker and UAW member his entire career. She spent time with him on picket lines, which helped inspire her pursuit of public service.
"The experience of walking picket lines "taught me the value of sacrifice and hard work and standing up for the courage of your convictions," she said. "Catholic teachings on social justice also inspired me."
In July of this year, The National Catholic Reporter identified Mizeur as one of "12 Catholic Women Under 40 Making a Difference."
Maryland became one of the first states which voted in marriage equality by a referendum. Will it also become the first state with not only a lesbian governor, but a Catholic lesbian governor?
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Jehoahaz and his successors reign in wickedness in Israel—Elisha prophesies that Joash will defeat Syria—Elisha dies—A dead Israelite is restored to life after touching Elisha's bones.
1 In the three and twentieth year of Joash the son of Ahaziah king of Judah Jehoahaz the son of Jehu began to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned seventeen years.
2 And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, and followed the sins of aJeroboam the son of Nebat, which made Israel to sin; he departed not therefrom.
3 ¶ And the aanger of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and he delivered them into the hand of bHazael king of Syria, and into the hand of Ben-hadad the son of Hazael, all their days.
4 And Jehoahaz abesought the Lord, and the Lord hearkened unto him: for he saw the boppression of Israel, because the king of Syria oppressed them.
5 (And the Lord gave Israel a asaviour, so that they went out from under the hand of the Syrians: and the children of Israel dwelt in their tents, as beforetime.
6 Nevertheless they departed not from the asins of the house of Jeroboam, who made Israel sin, but walked therein: and there remained the grove also in Samaria.)
7 Neither did he leave of the people to Jehoahaz but fifty horsemen, and ten chariots, and ten thousand footmen; for the king of Syria had destroyed them, and had made them like the dust by athreshing.
8 ¶ Now the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, and all that he did, and his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
9 And Jehoahaz slept with his fathers; and they buried him in Samaria: and Joash his son reigned in his stead.
10 ¶ In the thirty and seventh year of Joash king of Judah began Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned sixteen years.
11 And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord; he departed not from all the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel sin: but he walked therein.
12 And the rest of the acts of Joash, and all that he did, and his might wherewith he fought against Amaziah king of Judah, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
13 And Joash slept with his fathers; and Jeroboam sat upon his throne: and Joash was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel.
14 ¶ Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof.
15 And Elisha said unto him, Take bow and arrows. And he took unto him bow and arrows.
16 And he said to the king of Israel, Put thine hand upon the bow. And he put his hand upon it: and Elisha put his hands upon the king's hands.
17 And he said, Open the window eastward. And he opened it. Then Elisha said, Shoot. And he shot. And he said, The arrow of the Lord's deliverance, and the arrow of deliverance from Syria: for thou shalt smite the Syrians in Aphek, till thou have consumed them.
18 And he said, Take the arrows. And he took them. And he said unto the king of Israel, Smite upon the ground. And he smote thrice, and astayed.
19 And the man of God was wroth with him, and said, Thou shouldest have smitten five or six times; then hadst thou smitten Syria till thou hadst consumed it: whereas now thou shalt smite Syria but thrice.
20 ¶ And Elisha died, and they buried him. And the bands of the Moabites invaded the land at the coming in of the year.
21 And it came to pass, as they were burying a man, that, behold, they spied a band of men; and they cast the man into the sepulchre of Elisha: and when the man was let down, and touched the bones of Elisha, he revived, and stood up on his feet.
22 ¶ But Hazael king of Syria oppressed Israel all the days of Jehoahaz.
23 And the Lord was gracious unto them, and had acompassion on them, and had respect unto them, because of his bcovenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them, neither cast he them from his presence as yet.
24 So Hazael king of Syria died; and Ben-hadad his son reigned in his stead.
25 And Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz took again out of the hand of Ben-hadad the son of Hazael the cities, which he had taken out of the hand of Jehoahaz his father by war. Three times did Joash beat him, and recovered the cities of Israel.


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Following the outbreak of the Flashback Mac Trojan, security researchers have spotted two more cases of Mac OS X malware. The good news is most users have little reason to worry about them.
Both cases are variants on the same Trojan, called SabPub, Kaspersky Lab Expert Costin Raiu wrote on Securelist.
(See Related: Flashback Malware Puts Apple in Security Spotlight: Experts Weigh In)
The first variant is known as Backdoor.OSX.SabPub.a. Like Flashback, this new threat was likely spread through Java exploits on Websites, and allows for remote control of affected systems. It was created roughly one month ago.
Fortunately, this malware isn't a threat to most users for a few reasons: It may have only been used in targeted attacks, Raiu wrote, with links to malicious Websites sent via e-mail, and the domain used to fetch instructions for infected Macs has since been shut down.
Furthermore, Apple's security update for Flashback helps render future Java-based attacks harmless. In addition to removing the Flashback malware, the update automatically deactivates the Java browser plug-in and Java Web Start if they remain unused for 35 days. Users must then manually re-enable Java when they encounter applets on a Web page or a Web Start application.
The second SabPub variant is old-school compared to its sibling. Instead of attacking through malicious Websites, it uses infected Microsoft Word documents as vector, distributed by e-mail.
Like the other SabPub variant, this one was used only in targeted attacks, possibly against Tibetan activists. So unless you're working with a pro-Tibet organization–and you have a habit of opening suspicious Word documents–there's little reason for alarm. At most, SabPub is more evidence that Macs aren't immune to attacks—a point that Flashback already made perfectly clear.
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